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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-08-19
WHEAT, RYE AND GRASS.
Dy ETBEL LYNN.

From out Il e elrth. sun warm and brown
The wheat pushed up Its gol4e ncrown,
And nodded Der the vine clad fence,
With all monareh's confidence,
Unto the Rye which patient sprung
The crowding stones and ciods among,
Contented until now to know
1t was Gods gift to those who SOW.
"a common creature is that Rye
Murmured the Wheat as Wind went by
with tawny tint and heard unshorn -
The swelling words. ACROSS were borne
An1 the fair earth, 50 bright before,
Fo The taIl Rye a new look bore
l. stroked ITS beard with breezes light,
And wished the eayesit made were whit e.
Wished that among the great might be
Its failure life and destiny,
Aud like the wheat. with rudy brand
Among the rich mans treasures stand.
Then, 10. voice exceeding small
Came piping y er a meadow wall
why do you grumble neighbor Rye,
That you CIR not Wheat?
So am not I.
'Only the common orchard Grass.
Trodden where'er foot shall pass.
But then, you see. the maker knows
The place for everything that grows
For lordly Wheat and humble Rye,
And little Grasses such as
SO, If he wanted wheat to be
This side the wall instead of me,
1t would have been here.
$50, think,
All chains must have and ening link,
All clouds an edge, all hills a base
And l, no doubt, am in my place,
And you in yours
The nodding grain
Took courage. and grew up again
Assented to these words so wise,
Looked TO the far forgotten skies,
Where, smiling still, the Summer sun
On the Worlds wheel Summer SPUN.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-08-19
plaster of Paris or Gypsum of wheat.

Plaster. chemically SuIphate Of L'nle,
though one Of the best fertilizers en- grass.
especially clover. does not answer for
wheat It encourages the growth Of tho
straw at the expense Of tie grain. ana
causes it to remain green and succulcn {
days after it should be ripe.
This exposes the wheat to attacks o {
rust. and to the whea: nudge, Fertile
gers containing phosphates and potash
should be applied to wheat soils to i:.sufo
heavy crops. Their effect is always benz"
fetal. and the chances for g,.'d csep are
greatly increased by blowing down e'op
Of green clover few months before The
time for putting iii the seed.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-08-19
Wheat VS. Cheat.

Wheat never turns to cheat, nor does
cheat ever turn to wheat Il cheat is not
sown with the wheat, and there is none in
the ground, there will lie none found in
the growing crop. Cheat is often ionad
growing 50 closely among the roots OF
wheat as to have the appearance Of hay-
ing come from the same seed. But that
is not the case. Wheat never will become
cheat, however lady it may be damaged
Or degenerated. The two are quite dis-
ferent plants Cheat (B. Soeatfnns) Is
very njurious to wheat fields. 1t ger."-
mates and stools in the fall. and slandstae
winter far better than wheat does. 1t cau
easily be cleaned and sif.ed out OF seed
wheat. It contains about $4,000 grains
to pound of seed. aud is desmea = uols~
ance by all farmers.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-08-19

Weeds are Gods policemen. They
make lazy farmers cultivate the soil, which
without them never would be stirred, and
consequently never produce a crop. A
good farmer hoes often, weeds or 10 weeds,
but slack fellow never uses the hoe If h.
eau find any excuse to asoid it.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-08-19

Youatt, in his book entitled Tho
Horse" says this animal Will never drink
hard water if soft is within reach that
he will leave clear transparent, hard wa-
ter. for q pool or, stream of soft. even
though the latter be discolored with mud.
Very cold water from the well viii make
the hair rise up. and not unfrequently
cause an attack Of gripes. Give sofsswa-
ter when practicable, especially if the AMI.
NAL be ailing. IS
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-08-19

As seen with naked eye. the wheat
fly and the midge appeareuo larger than
the eye Of very fue needle. bat when
subjected to microscopic examination they
much resemble the tobacco worm. the fly
being perfectly black and the nudge Of a
golden hue, and SO transparent that the
blood may be seen coursing through its
body
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-08-19
Aotel Cards.
NATIONAL HOTEL.
IN Wo0DST0CKsvIRGINIA

C. NEEB, PRopRIETon.
HAVING leased and refurniseed the National
Hotel, in Woodstock, | respectfully soiicil
share Of the patronage of both the local anu
travelling public.
This is one Of the largest hnd most com
pletely furnished houses in thk Valley of V;r,
ginia. and is situated in oneof The most health
ful. picturesque and conyeniht locations in
the valley. and will be pleas tsretreat du-
ring the summer months.
Ny Table will be furnished with the very
best Of the market. AMI accommodating ser
wants will be employed. Tie Bar will be
supplied with The choicest vide and liquors
An experienced osiler will he5n aitendaace Al
all lines. ~ prri ID. s68f-r
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-08-19
IN Il. 4. Vi A Il L N
alnsiness Cards.
FTNhE ShEAAN DUAH LAND AGENCY.
TROUT. GRABILL & CO,
WOODSTOCK. VIRGINIA

Having frequent application made to rs fol-
information concerning landed property for sale.
lay parties from the North, and believing tha'
many sales nigh be effected to such paSties we
have established teal Estate Agency, for the
purpose of accommodating both those VINO de
sire purchasing and those who have lan1s for SAL.
We have now our books number OF tbs
most valua5 farms in the middle Shenandoah
Valley, and are daily reeeiv ing applications tor
entry upon our bnoks.
Those who have Real Estate for sale will d"
well to place it in our hands, as we have great
facilities for advertising abroad, aud a prospect
for Il speedy sale depends upon extensive adver-
Using.
We are in correspondence with number o.
Real Estate Agents throughout tn North, and
prepared 10 bling the ut ten1ion OF Nofthern Capt.
talists to the mineral properties that may be
paced in our hands for sale. Those wha desire
purchasing will send for descriptive catalogue.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-08-19
T7sAYLOR HOTEL.
MAIN ST., WINCHESTER, va.
J. P. HEIRONIMUS, PROPRIETOR.

Having leased for term of years the TAf
LOR HOTEL PROPERTY. long and favor
IDLY known to the travelling public. and hav
ing cleansed the house and refurnished il with
comfortable Bedding. Furniture. &c.: l offer
TO my trends and the travelling public tbs
comforts of HOME. With conretent assist
ants and polite and attentive servants, | think
[ can safely guarantee satisfaction to my
guests. 1t shall be my endeav"r 10 restore
the Taylor Hotel TO its former reputation a.
The best conducted and most comfortable
public house in tie Valley.
l confidently appeal TO he public for a
generous patronage.
J.P. HEIRONIMUS.
Nv. &c, 1868.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-08-19
Jle SHENANDOAH Afraid .

Rates af Advertising:
Transient advertising iDsel ted ttlic rate Of 81
per square, (ten lines Of tbs tyre The ra:esitr
three months sns upwards, viii be ould in The
following table:
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-08-19

Example teachos more than words.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-08-19
goetry.

Special Notices inserted at 20 cents per lire.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-08-19

And aunt Polly. when Sac learned that
George hal gained whn half the ''exqni
sites" of New York had been striving for,
for the last six mouths. came to the wise
conclusion that ''oia Martins darter. Sal,
with the old cream mare and the 'thous
and dollars. didn't come nowhars near"
Jennie Wilbur had been wooed for her
self at last wooed and Won.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-08-13
in the Golfers of the Treasury, and

in the Golfers of the Treasury, and
the national credit at so low an ebb
that she could not borrow money in
her chief metropolis This is sober
history--Democratic history if you
will-for it is the confession OF the
organ OF the Ohio Democracy.
Our present national Indebtedness
is very great, but we are paying 1t
off steadily. The expenses of the
war were very great, and its burdens
are oppressive. But the Republican
party are struggling manfully to
master the financial situation-witb
Wat success let the report of the
Secretary of the Treasury since the
demise of the quasi Democratic
administration of Andrew johnson
testify. When We can forget the
fact that the Democratic party left
the nation bankrupt in money and
credit, we may perhaps call some Of
these able On Democratic financiers
to our assistance until that foul
page of Democratic mismanagement
- not to say perfdy-is blotted from
history, as we'll as from the tablet of
memory. the American people will
seek elsewhere for financial skill and
official honor than in the party of
James Buchanan and Howell Cobb.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-08-13

Quite an interesting railroad war
has broken out on the line of the
Albany d Susquehanna railroad
The cause of the dispute is the ap-
pointment of Jas. Fisk, Jr., Receiver
of the road, and the attempt of the
aforesaid Fisk to take possession oi
the Road. Judge Peckham has issu-
ed an order to Fisk to show cause
why he should not be restrained
from acting as Receiver of the Road.
The hands employed on the Erie
Road and those on the Albany &
Susquehanna Road had q considerable
skirmish at tunnel near Harpers-
vile, in which several were wounded.
Gov. Hoffman has telegraphed to the
Sheriffs along the line to maintain
either party in the possession of any
Office or property they may have in
actual possession, and says If the in
.te-ruption to travel and mob vio-
lence continues be viii declare the
district in insurrection and .ske pos
sessiop of the road.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-08-13
WHO NEXT?

The Democracy are in quandary.
Gen. Rosecrans, of California, de
clines the nomination. His reasons
are significant. The "claims of his
family and those OF his creditors
will not allow him to accept. 1t was
not to be supposed that a man who
regarded his obligations to his per-
sonal creditors could stand on the
semi-repudiation platform adopted
by the Democracy at Columbus
Nor is it likely that any one who
recognizes the obligations which he
owes to his children would be willing
to tarnish fair name and fame by
coalition with those whom, but a
short time since, he denounced as
traitors to their country. Altogeth-
er, the Generals reasons are entirely
sufficient and satisfactory. Eminent
ly so.
Meantime, the old Democratic
sores are all opened afresh. Vallan-
|digham may again kill off Ranney,
and the Enquirer man may again use
the horny handed Cary to check
mate whomsoever he may desire
There is plenty of material from
which to choose. The precedents do
not require that the nominee shall
be q resident of Ohio. Rosecrans
was q Californian, and "Val' was a
Canadian. We suggest that they
borrow John C. Breckinridge from
our sister State of Kentucky. He
can accept without surrendering his
consistency.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-08-13
lCOmInunlcateu-I
THAT MOVING MATCH AGAIN.

MEssRs. EDITORS We have read
several articles in the county papers,
and feel warranted in saying that
most of them are, more or less, one
sided.
We do not possess machine,
neither are we, in any way, interest
ed in the sale of any hence we have
no stock in any particular machine.
What we desire is, justice and fair
play to all parties. All the reports
referred to but one, took no notice,
whatever, of the condition of the
several competing machines. All
who were present are aware that the
Russell, Kniffen, Sulky and Buckeye
had all seen hard service during one
or more seasons, while the remaining
machines were new. tits but justice
to the "Russell'' TO say that it was
unfit for service at all the knives
being more or less broken, and other
parts needing repairs, while the
"Champion,' especially, looked as
bright and trim as though it had
been built expressly for this occa-
sion. Another unnoticed fact is,
most if not all the machines, except
the "Champlon," were combined
machines. Portions of the field mow-
ed were such'a as would put any ma
chine to the severest test. Still, we
freely admit that the champion"
did not "choke" on its trial round.
But we cannot accede to the wishes
of "Impartial Observer" when he
would have us believe that it moved
through punches of "twisted" grass
as large as "coffee sacks" We did
see some boys take punches of grass
and throw them up to the standing
grass where the machine had left
them, but not into it; neither did
we see the peculiar twist which "Im-
partial Observer" says was given to
them; nor did the machine NOW
through them, as they were removed
beforeit "arove''. "Impartial Observ-
err tells US that the whole matter in
yolving the decision of the Judges
was "farce." We think this decid-
edly cool, since the judges were all
practical farmers-hence should be
capable of judging as to the merits
tools which they bring into daily
requisition. 1t is not difficult to see
that he ("Impartial Observer } had
had an ak to grind, or other interest,
and that in his judgment the farmers
are not capable Of Judging as to what
they need. 1t would seem that, in
his judgment, the merit of not "chok-
ingn (which we admit is q good one }
is the essential quality. We, as far
mers, do not 60 our bottom dollar
on this alone, What we want is a
durable machine, which is capable of
going over the greatest amount of
territory, and doing the best work in
tbs shortest space Of time, and with
the lesst waste of muscle. The
Champion was the most adroitly
managed machine on the ground !;
hence, we say with Mr. Pendieten
-whese report rings manly to US
"lst the champion" Yet, all things
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-08-13

MoRsE's INDIAN RooT PILLs.-We
have lately been shown the formula
from which these Pills are prepared,
and from this and our experience in the
use of them, can honestly pronounce
them a good. safe and reliable medi-
cine. Being entirely free from all
poisonous ingredients, they can be
safely used while performing the ac-
tive duties of life. We would advise
all to use them, and by fair trial
you can see at once the benefit deriy-
ed from them. Use Morse's Indian
Root Pills in all cases of Billiousness,
Headache, Female Irregularities, Liv-
er Complaints, &c. Sold by all Deal
ers. (nl2m2.
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considered, We think the decision Of
the judges-which "Impartial OBJ
server calls farce-the very best
that could have been given under
the circumstances. Certainly the
interest of the farmer cannot be less
than that Of the manufacturer and
agent. Hence, we expect equal
chances in the columns Of the county
papers and since the decision was
left to the people, we would be pleas
ed to hear the opinion of others Of
the "hard fisted'' yeomanry. In our
judgment, it is simply justice to give
the judges a chance for defense.
Very truly Yours,
Aug. 9, 1869. J.R. TUssING.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-08-13
NOT RELIABLE.

Our friend "Fred,' who does up
the correspondence for the Courier,
in his letter of July %, treats his rea-
ders to short dissertation on politics
in Kansas, and charges corruption,
rascality, DC, against Kansas Off
cials. If"Fred" is no better posted
on politics than he is on history, his
statements will be rather calculated to
mislead than enlighten his readers
See the criticism from "Felix'' in an.
other column.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-08-13
Communicated

communicated
FINDLAY, O., Aug. 9, 1869.
MEssRs. EDlToRs:-In the Courier
of July 29th, 1 noticed letter from
their western correspondent "Fred,''
dated st Lawrence, Kan, and the
history of which town he attempts to
give; but, from his description, 1
should say he was telling a story OF
his own invention. He says:
son the 9th day of August, 1868,
the town was laid in ashes, and the
greater part of the inhabitants killed
or carried off by the Indians. Not
a soul left, in the place, nor build
ing that WIS not burnt"
Now, such was not the case. On
the 23d of August, 1868, Quantrell, o
noted Missouri "bushwhacker," made
a raid into Lawrence with about
three hundred men, for the purpose
of paying off an sold score'' he had
against the citizens (having once
lived among them). They entered
the town about 4 A. NJ, and COM
menced searching for the men they
wanted--Gen. Lane among the num-
Der, but, failing in their designs,
they became so enraged that they
set Ere to the buildings on one street
Massachusetts. The citizens in
their endeavors to save their proper
ty, were shot at, until one hundred
and eighty out of about three thou
sand, were killed or wounded, but
not a. single man ,cas taken prisoner,
and not a single building burned on
any street except the one mentioned,
and the raiders left one on that
And, further, there was not an Indian
in Quantrell's command, nor q fight
ing one within two hundred miles of
the town.
We can assign no reason for "Fred''
writing such reports other than we
think some of those "Kansas Yam
kess'' have been illing him with
"Jngin" stories. Although We have
no very warm feelings for "Mr. Lo,"I
yet. we do not like to see him ac-
cused of deeds he never committed.
Yours, FILIx,
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-08-13
LETTER FROM FOSTORIA.
FosToRIA, Aug. 10, 80.

fOSTORIA, aug. lV, oS.
EDS. JEFF.:-Now that the eclipse
every body seemed to think
was rendering the atmosphere 50
come and gone, and the
world still MISUNDERSTANDING
our Milleritish brethren prophesied
it would terminate xith the coming
of the eclipse-the weather has again
resumed its usual "August equilib-
rium," and we may look for better
times, better corn and farmers with
shorter faces. 1t is rather strange
that the condition of the weather and
the prospect for crops can have SO
much to do with lengthening or
shortening the faces of so many peo-
pie. If we happen to have a week
or two of unusually wet weather, or
perchance a hail storm, or may be
two or three weeks of dry, hot
weather, many of our good and we'll
to-do will get their almanac and
arithmetic and commence a laborious
system of calculations, in order to
ascertain the exact number of days,
weeks or months it will before they
will be reduced to the last bushel of
corn or the last pound of -four. And
vet, with all their close calculations,
but few people in Ohio have ever
starved to death.
The temperance vuestion seems to
be agitating the public mind in Fos
toria more than any other one SUBJ
ject. I think our people have never
been so awakened to proper sense
of the evils of intempe-ance, as they
are at present. The moral standard
of the community is fast approaching
that point when it will be ready not
only to demand a more rigid enforce
ment of the liquor laws, but ready to
sustain the proper authorities in their
efforts to suppress the liquor traffic.
May God speed the right, and hasten
the day when this, the greatest evil
that is now cursing our land, may be
numbered among the thingI that
were. j. r.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-08-13
THE NEW DEMOCRATIC MARTYR.

The Democratic State Central
Committee met at Columbus, Tues
day, and decided that Hon. Geo. II.
Pendleton should have the honor OF
being beaten for next Governor by
Gen. r. B. Hayes. "'Rah for Pen'lt'n.'
ssLet us have peace.'
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-08-13
SENATORIAL CONVENTION.

At a meeting of the Union Republican Cen
tral Committee of Hancock county, II was re-
solved that the Republicans of said county
who shall attend the Senatorial Convention,
10 be held at Toledo. on Thursday, the i9tn
siay OF August, 1853, shall cast the vote oil SAID
county in said Convention.
By order of the County Central Conmittee
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-08-13

Wetake pleasqrein recommending
the use of Hsil's Vegetable Sieilian
Hair hehewef as D. safe and reliable
preparation for restoring gray hair
to its natural color, and promoting
it, growth.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-08-13
Advices from Tennessee indicate
the probable election of Andrew
johnson to the United States Senate.
The Custom Receipts for the last
week in July were $3,773,559.

Ifthe ladies but knew what thous
ands of them are constantly relating
to us, we candidly believe one half OF
the weakness, prostration and distress
experienced by them would vanish.
James Marsh, Esq, l59 West l4th ST.,
NY, says, she has three children, the
first two are weak and puny,his wife
having been unable to nurse or attend
them, but she has taken Plantation
Bitters for the last two years, and has
a child now eighteen months old which
she has nursed and reared herself, and
both are hearty, saucy and we'll. The
article is invaluble to mothers,'&c
Such evidence might be continued
for volume. The best evidence is to
try them. They speak for themselves
Persons of sedentary habits trou-
bled with weakness, lassitude, palplta-
tion of the heart, lack ofappetite, dis
tress after eating, torpid liver, consti-
patton, diabetes, &c., will find speedy
relief through these Bitters.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-08-13
UNION REPUBLICAN, COUNTY Gun
VENTI0N

The Union Republican Convention of Han
cock county will he held az the Court House,
in Findlay ON Saturday, August * lsos al 10
oirioclS a m 10 noralnaie candidates for the
following Offices: Representative, Probate
Judge Clerk of the Court OF Common Pleas,
Prosecuting Attorney, Commissioner, survey
or and infirinary Director
The basis OF representation Oh the SEVERN
Townships will be one delegate Tor each ten
votes cast for Grant At the last fresiueh,lii "a
.sleciion The following is the number of del
eeafes 10 which each township is entitled:
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-08-13

In numbers there is safety. 1t was
upon this principle that the formula of
Judson's Mountain Herb Pills was
prepared. 1t was not the result of
one mans knowledge. DR.. Judson
intendingto spend fortune in adver-
tising his pills, consulted the most
intelligent and learned physicians of
the age, and the result was the pro-
duction OF simple but efficacious
medicine, the Judson's Mountain Herb
Pills. These Pills cure Billiousness,
Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, Indiges-
tion, Female Irregularities, DC. They
have now been used many years by
the public, and thousands of testimo-
malls bear witness to their virtues
As family medicine they are unriv.
allied. Give the Mountain Herb Pills
a trial. Sold by all Dealers. (nl2m2.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-08-13

The Republicans Of the several iownsnits
will please meet at their usual places OF hold
ing elections, by Saturday, August q, TO elecl
their delegates as above -,
Ry order of the Union Republican Centrai
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-08-13

MAGNOLIA WArER.-Superior to
the best imported German Cologne,
and sold at half the price.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-08-13

Number of
the he andS
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1869-03-18
Hon. Columbus Delano.

The report of the appointment of
Hon Columbus Delano as Commits
sioner of Internal Revenue, hss been
fuIly confirmed, and meets with gen
eral satisfaction. Mr.. Delano is a
jealous Republican, sharp, shrewd
business man, and man OF undoubt
ed administrative ability, hard
worker, Of unques tionable honesty.
With such man at the head Of Rev
enue affairs, aided as he will be by
the Executive and at the Head Of
the Department, the honest and com
petent officers VIII work with more
confidence. and the dishonest and in
competent will be compelled to give
place to more worthy men.--Steu-
6enyiHe Herald