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To the Editor Of the ''St. CrOix Avis"
Dear Sir.

Dear Sir.
I believe that I am safe in asserting that the
only ground on which a monopoly can possibly
be tolerated in these days of enlightenment is
that by it's means some very desirable advant-
age will be secured to the public which other
wise might be uncertain or entirely lost to it.
Accordingly, whenever any Government grants
8 monopoly now, it is perfectly understood that
il is responsible to the public for a full and
, 1869-03-12

The performance at the Garrison Theater on
Tuesday night, though thinly attended from the
inclemency of the weather, was as usual very
entertaining. We understand that a repetition
will take place on Saturday next, the 18th inst.
Arrangements, we have been requested to state,
have been made that the performance will com
mence at o'clock instead of 8 O'Clock as for
merly. We advise all who were not present on
Tuesday to attend, as NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
is we'll worth seeing.
, 1869-03-12

entlal State, and she is daily increasing
the power derived from her position.
Although, owing 10 the want of science,
her wealth is not equal to that of other
States, she is not in such want as they.
AS The Government requires il, 1t issues
paper, and that is considered as good as
gold. Her army is such that most Of the
soldiers will content themselves with q
lump Of black bread for %rations, and they
will risk their lives blindly to execute
whatever they are ordered to do, like
sen>eIe>s animals-the peoples allegi-
auce being simple, blind obedience to,
and worship Of The Gear. The nobility,
officials, and officers, on the contrary, are
some Of the best educated and talented
men in the world. ....
If we glance at a map Of the world as
it was IA hundred and fifty years ago,
and a map of the world as it issnow, we
are struck at once with what StFides Rus
STA has made. La the same way the Pc
rusal of history shows US what nations
and States Russia has obliierated in the
space Of a hundred and fifty years, and
easily added to her own possessions,
more by the help of the astuteness Of
her policy even than by the sword. In
these one hundred and fifty years every
other Government in Europe has under
gone changes Of ministries and admins
t~ralionS in abundance !; Russia alone has
never devlated from her one policy of
perpetual conquest, and has been cont
nually extending her frontiersaby the
destruction Of some governments 81 other
just us she is now marching across Asia
on to India. The four Mussulman gov
ernments which she has vanquished late
Iy 10 Central Asia, and which of course
she will speedily possess, represents
about sixteen or eighteen millions Of
souls. These people, when disciplined
by Russian officers, will form troops ca
pabIe of attacking any army. Russia
will by this means easily attain the con-
quest Of India. She is establishing a
camp near the place to be attacked. She
will Of course disguise her projects of
aggression, proclaim that she does not
wish to interfere with tle religion of the
people and invite their young men TO
Join her standard to Nnake war on GER
tain enemies. The people of the four
aDOVe-mentlOneu MOnamlneuan countries
being brave and warlike, and preferring
the trade of the sword to any other, will
join with eagerness, especially as
the plumber of such a wealthy country as
India is a prospect calculated to excite
their a~varice. $50.
Russia now having obtained The armies
of Turkestan, will commence to put
forth all her strength to execute the prin-
cipal projects recommended 10 the will
of Peter the Great-viz, the conquest of
Constantinople and India. AS the Emir of
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-09-16
The schools of woodstock.
SEPTEMBER 13, 1869.


MEssRs. EDiToRs-It is truly graft
flying to perceive, that our institutions of
literary resort, have opened under circum-
stances the most suspicious. ia the Male
Acc deny, the counties Of Shenandoah ),
Page and Rockingham are very favorably
represented; and the evidences of INTEL
lectual vigor and capacity, manifested by
young persons in attendance, are such as
to inspire the warmest anticipations of sue
cess. This success, Of course, will de-
pend mainly on assiduous application on
the part both of teacher and student.
For, without application and untiring
industry the brightest endowments
of nature will prove utterly unasailing.
1t will depend, too. upon faithful and
friendly cooperation among all parties
concerned-parent, guardian, teacher, all
striving with mutual determination, to
prepare the prolific intelligences with
which they have to deal for glorious ca
reer in the future progress of this Valley.
All should be deeply impressed with the
vital responsibilities involved, with
proper views of the inestiIable treasures
to be secured, with the importance of
prompt and regular attendance, with an
ardent, a personal attachment to the very
house, the very shades, in which these
treasures are to be sought. Nothing but
impulses and motives SO generous will be
able to inspire that nobleness Of soul which
is superior to all learning, and without
which the genius of Newton would only
be palpable contradiction. C1vIs.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-09-16
Extensive Furniture Establishment


One Of the reporters for the Gazette, while
making his rounds early this morning, was
called into The furniture establishment Of Mr..
William Muir, led through its various COM
partments, and had shown to him the splen-
did specimens of work--wth which they are
stocked. Mr.. Muir's building, Nos. 14l and
143 King street. which has but lately been
completed, is four stories high, and the show
rooms on the sc cond and third floors are said
to be larger and better adapted for the exhi
bition of furniture than any rooms in the
Southern country. They are 35 feet wide by
"a feet in length, with unusual high ceilings,
and are filed With stock by no means infs-
rior as regards style and excellence to the
rooms in which it is contained In rear of
the main building there is factory sixty feet
long. Travelling agents say Without hesita-
ton that Mr.. Muir has the finest ware rooms
in the South, and that they are second to none
in Baltimore The whole establishment, from
the first to the fourth floor, is filled with fur
niture of all characters, and varying in price
from $50 to $3.50 per SET and amongst which
tastes the most diverse and fastideous can
have no difficulty in making selection.--4l-
erandlIa Gazette.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-09-16
LAYING of Corner Stone.

~ The Cornerstone of the new Methodist
Episcopal Church at Edinburg was laid by Hun
ter Lodge, on Thursday last. At 10 O'Clock the
Lodge met at their hall, in the Murray House,
and after attending to some miscellaneous
business the procession was formed Main
street, headed by the Strasburg band, who
enlivened the occasion by discoursing lively
strains of music. The procession repaired to a
grove about three -fourths of mile south of the
town. The exercises were opened by prayer by
Rev Mr. Shaul after which Rev. J. w. w olfe
preached a sermon to the congregation. DR..
Poisal being necessarily detained in Baltimore,
and DR.. Houston being absent, on account of fail
ing to make connection with the cars. After SER
vice the large crowd repaired to the dinner
was addressed in handsome: style by the talent
ed editor of the Rockingham Register, in behalf
of the Church enterprise. A liberal amount was
subscribed, The procession was reformed, and
repaired to the site of the new Church, where the
cornerstone was laid by w. M. Swami, of
Hunter Lodge. The following articles were de-
posted in the ecfner-stone Copies of the New
Testament and Of the Discipline of the Episcopal
Methodist Church, names of the Bishops of the
Episcopal Methodist Church, of the ministers
and official members of Woodstock Circuit, of
the Trustees of the Church, building committee,
architects, and Trustees of Edinburg, also num-
Der of coins and copies of the Episc opal Methodist,
Rocking CHAM Register, Shenandoah Valley, and
Sh enandoah Herald.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-09-16
HAMBURG, September IS, 1863


Mr.. EEIToR: Our long silence may have
suggested the idea to you thai something in
the order of the miraculous had happened
us, but eve are not dead but still llveth."
Like McCawber we have been waiting for
something to turn up.
Since last we wrote you the Seminary has
been enlarged, and very neatly and pleasantly
repaired. 1t will now accommodate 140 or
$50 pupils, and 1 would not be at all sur
prised if our friends Mr.. E. S. Calvert and
Major VIM. Miller, principal and assistant)
will be found at the head of that number the
present session. The session commences to-
day, and continues nine or ten months.
Boarding can be had on mode. ate terms. If
there are those who do not wish to board they
can form messes and get lodging low, and live
to suit themselves as cheap as they may de-
sire. There is also an attempt being made,
which we hope will be successful one, to
make up music class, to be taught by the
highly accomplished Miss Jenetta Conrad, of
Harrisonburg.
Our town Is Improving, extending from hill
10 hill, distant about three -fourths of mile.
From what We can learn there will be two
Etores very soon, as opposition is the life of
trade; we think it must add to the life of the
city.
Rev. Henry St. John Rinker has been quite
i'll for some time past but is daily improving,
and we hope that he may rapidly recover, and
soon be blessed with his former health and
strength, and be spared TO enjoy many years
of happiness with his family, each member of
which is perfectly devoted to him.
We are to have aSunday school picnic on
Friday, before the first Sunday in October.
There are to be several addresses delivered,
l understand, by the Rev. Messrs. Shave and
Keller.
TIE farmers are busy blowing, though it is
both dry and hard work. S.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-09-16

TNARM FOR SALE.-I wish to sell the farm
Il upon which / formerly resided, near Belle
fair Mills, Stafford Co., Va; called
MILLVIEW,
coDtaininga fir ction over 19I acres. The Build
ings upon it are comfortable and convenient, and
most of them new. There is
GOOD APPLE ORCHARD,
upon it, most of it of improved fruit. The place
is we'll watered with
SEVERAL NEVER FAILING SPRINGS,
and the middle bran CHI of Chappaw amsic Run
bordering one side of the tract, and upon which
Bellefair Mills is situated.
IT is HEALTHY LOCATION,
being from s to 10 miles from the Potomac river,
and the fisheries, 20 miles from Fredericksburg;
and about Is miles from Manassas 80 miles from
Alexandria, and within a few miles of the loca
ton of the contemplated railroad from the latter
place to fredericksburg There is a store and
post office at Beletair Mills which is the best 10.
cation for a store in the county, and would DE
good situation for an apothecary shop.
One-third of the Mill Property will also he sold
with Millview farm, which contains about so
acres of land attached to the mill, nearly all in
woods For terms and further par cculars ad-
dress me at Front Royal, Warren county, Va.
aug S, $50 JOHN CLARK.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-09-16
TRUS TEE'S SALE
4 VAITyApI

TR U TEE'S SALE
Il OF VALUABLE
REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY,
By virtue ola deed of tr&s4, executed to me by
William Wright deceased, on the 18th day of
November, 1858. to secure certain debt, therein
recited, willefer for sale to the highest bidder,
ON THE 18th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1869.
at the late residence of said Wright, in the vicn-
ity OF Maurertown, in Shenandoah county, Va,
the following real and personal property, viz.
A VALUABLE FARM,
containing ia ACRES-less the amount con.
demned for the purpose of the NJ. G. R. R., said
farm beng the same sod and conveyed by Joel
Spiggle to said Wright, deceased, bearing date
the 18th day ofApnl, 1858, and recorded in deed
book No. 8, page Isl in the Clerks office of said
county. Also
A HOUSE AND LOT.
situated In the village of Maurertown, purchased
by said Wright from Amos Crabill, Commission
er, and also
VALUABLE BUILDING LOT,
containg about half acre, situated in said vii
lage, and conveyed to said Wright by Peter Doll.
The aforesaid real estate will be sold subject to
the life estate of Mrs. Wright, reiict Of William
Wright, deceased.
At the same time and place will sell the follow
ing valuable personal property, conveyed by
said Wright in same trust deed, viz seven
plate stove, ten plate stove, 3 beds and bedding,
bureaus, l writing -desk, tables, cupboard,
l set chairs, clock,
A LOT OF CARPETING,
and other household and kitchen furniture, to-
gether with quitca
VARIETY OF FARMING IMPLEMENTS,
The real estate proposed to be sold is quite val
uable-situated on the Valley Turnpike at a
point equidistant from Maurertown and Toms
Brook, with good and subtantial improvements
upon it, and parties desiring to purchase prop
erty OF this description will do well to look at this
before purchasing elsewhere.
TERMS OF SALE.-On the real estate, bonds
with good personal security will be required for
payment of ten per cent Of the purchase money
within sixty days from day of sale and third of
the residue in ~ months from said day, and
bonds simply for the payment of the residue of the
purchase money in Is and "a months from same
date, and all said bonds bearing interest from day
of sale. On the personal property bonds with
like security will be required for the payment of
all sums of five dollars and upwards, and the cash
for all purchases less than said amount.
Sale will commence at 10 o'clock Of the day
mentioned.
D. H. WALTON, Trustee.
aug 19-4t Of VIM. Wright, deceased.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-09-16
N.Y. The season of f}owers is NJ

w The season Of flowers is nearly
over. Jack Frost has already made his
appearances in some sections and gently
admonished our bright friends of the time
of their going. Our gardens will not be
half so beautiful nor our walks near so
pleasant, in the absence of those dear
friends; but we shall live and hope for
their coming again, as old friends with
smiling faces. ...~.. 49,.
'In Eastern land. they talk in flowers,
And they tell in garlands their loves and
cares;
Each blossom that blooms in their garden
bowers,
On its leaves a mystic language bears"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-09-16

% Every branch Of bushes. nearly, is
protected by some organization or protective
union, except the editorial interest in the
Valley and no class, perhaps, need it worse
1t has been suggested by some Of the Valley
papers, that Convention of the Valley Edi-
tors be held, a. a convenient time and place.
We, therefore, upon consultation, suggest that
aConventior of the Editors of the Valley of
Virginia be held at Harrisonburg, on the 2lst
day of October next. The Valley editors Viii
please announce their acquiescence by cor
respondence with the editors the Rockingham
Register and Old Commonwealth, at Harrison
burg.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-09-16

EY Mr.. Henry Ardern at the Bell
Grove farm near Mildletown, raised 30S
bushels of red chaft Mediterranean wheat
on eight acres, yield of 3sa bushels per
acre. 1t was raised upon piLe hill land
withouth the use of fertilizers or manure of
and kind.
Mr.. J w Banner has made arrangements
to get few bushels of this wheat for seed,
and will supply those who apply at once
fer n
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-09-16
Rosadalis! Rosadalis RosadaIis!

Are you suffering with incipient Consumption
Scorrofula in any form, Rheumatism, Dyspepsia,
Liver Complaint, Skin Diseases or Neuralgia
Is your blood in disordered state ? Do you feel
languid or depressed in spirits? Would you be
rid of these? Try Rosadalis.
This remedy has been fully tested the demand
increasing to such extent as to cause the Pro-
prietors to ftup more extensive laboratory for
its manufacture. The best evidence its virtues is
the testimony of those who have used it. Whole
sale Depot. 81 Echange Place. Ask your Drug
gist for a Rosadais Almanac for 1862
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-09-16
CheaPSlde
WILL BE FOUND

WILL BE FOUND
large and complete assortment of
FRESH DRUGS l. MEDICINES,
PAINTS OF ALL KINDS,
WHALE OIL, COAL OIL, FLAXSEED OIL,
SPIRITS TURPENTINE, VARNISHES;
full assortment of
DYE-STUFFS, and nice assortment Of
CONFECTIONERY;a fine selection OLDEST SHOE
FINDINGS; the very best Chemicals SNUFF,
TOBACCO, CIGARS; fancy articles in great
variety; LOOKING GLASS PLATES, all sizes;
STATIONERY, &C., ALL OF THE VERY BEST
QUALITY, and as low figures as can be had at any
place in the Valley. Ny Tinctures, Essenses Oint-
ments, etc. warrant be ofthe strength required
by the standard pharmacopeia.
Mg~ Prescriptions carefully compounded.
TO Physicians and others in want of Drugs and
Medicines in considerable quantities, we will sell
ut small advance on Baltimore prices.
TERMS CASH, OR ITS EQUIVALENT.
Woodstock, jy 4. B. SCHMITT.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-09-16
lnceptum 1868. Eureka. Eureka. Eu.
Paka


Ii is now universally acknowledged that, as
a corrective for all diseases resulting from a
disordered condition ofthe liver, the Morning
Star Btters ranks foremost. The number of
years that this remedy has been before the
public, has fully proven it; and now that the
malarious season is approaching, we feel it
our duty to present this notice, that those who
have not known its virtues may be induced to
avoid sickness and distress by its timely use.
AS the hot weat err is now upon us, thous
ands suffer from chills and fever, remittent
ever dyspepsia, nervous Weakness, headache.
loss. of appetite, and general debility, al aris-
ing from deraH gspents of the functions of the
liver; and why suffer for weeks and months,
when a remedy 50 certain is at hand. The
Morning Star Bitters, if properly used, will
overcome all this tufpidity and produce heal.
thy action, aid restore yop to health. Use as
directed and we can assure you there will be
manz of US who will bless the day taey be-
garfs6 Use the Morning Star Bitters.
-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-09-16
~ We call the attention of our read.

ers to the card of w. S. Offutt & Co.,
general Produce and Commission Mer-
chants, Baltimore Mr.. E. T. Miller
one of the members of this firm is favor
ably known to our citizens. He was first
Lieutenant in company G. of the SD
Va, Rg't.. raised in this place, and was
severely wounded at the first Battle Of
Manassas. Mr.. NJ. is a thorough bust
ness gentleman, and we recommend him
to our citizens. -
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-09-16
~ We rarrat to lea]

W We regret to learn that little
girl, daughter of Mr.. A. j Downey, living
near Edinburg. met with singular acct
dent on Friday last. She had accom-
panied her brothers to field near the foot
of the mountain, where they were digging
potatoes, and while there, mountain
boulder becoming loosened by some means.
rolled down and struck her, breaking her
thigh in several places.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-09-16
TRUsTEE's SALE OF EIGHTY ACRES OF

land situated in the county of Shenandoah,
upon the waters of Cedar Creek, and adjoin-
ng the lands of F M. Cunningham, Samuel
Windel and others, lying on branch of the
Cedar Creek and 0pequon Grade, - miles
S. West of Winchester. BY virtue of deed
of trust, executed to me as trustee, by Joseph
Frye, bearing date End day of March, 1862
and duly recorded in the County Court of
Shenandoah, made to secure to abraham H.
Barb, the sum of $196,22 for which the said
Fry. executed his note on demand, bearing
intrest from date thereof. l shall as trustee,
and at the request of the said 4. II. Barb,
proceed to sell at public auction, on the pre-
misses for cash, ON Friday, Sept. 18th. 1869,
he tract of land conveyed by said deed of
trust and described as follows: all the lands
charged to the said Fry, upon the land books,
of Shenandoah consisting of several tracts
and containing about 80 acres, more or less,
the land has contest able dewIngs on it.
Terms Cash.
?. S. Sale to commenced at II o'clock A. II.
T. A JACKSON Trustee.
august 2eth 1862 At.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-09-16

Ms- Our Merchants are cleaning and fixing
up generally, preparatory to going North for
their Fall supply of goods. Our patrons will no.
tice in the HERALD, all arrivals of NEW GooDS
Generally, only those who can afford to adver-
tise their goods can afford to sell cheap. This is
true. Watch the Heralds New Advertisements.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-09-16

W We acknowledge the receipt Of a
quantity Of fine coffee, from Mr.. Frank
Swain, Grocery Merchant, Alexandria,
whose card will be found in the Herald
Mr. S. sells groceries very cheap, and we
would recommend him to our friends.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-09-16

Be The ladies of tie Episcopal Methodist
Church in Edinburg return their sincere
thanks to the ladies of the town, and
Country and all others for the assistance
rendered them in preparing dinner on
the 9th inst.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-09-16

We had the pleasure of receiving at our
sanctum, on Monday last, Mr. D. FL. Mohler,
of the firm of Gwin Beck ham & Co., MIR
Bird from the house of D. Howard, and Mr..
John Henderson, Commission Merchants OF
Alexandria, Va, whose cards Will be found
in the Herald We kown these gentlemen
personally, and feel fully warranted in re-
commencing them to our citizens as business
men of the highest type.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-09-16

Mg- Now that the preserving season is here, l
would call attention to the fact that l sell
sugars &C., as cheap it canbe bought anywhere
in the Valley. Besides, my general stock of
goods is very large, and sell cheap for cash or
trade. Call in and see for yourselves.
S. A. BANNER.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-09-16
N- Several of our citizens being out

H Several of our citizens being out,
one night, coon hunting, followed thier
dogs into Mr.. G. Bushong's corn field, on
the river, and to their great surprise
brought large buck negro to, behind a
corn shock, who finding quarters growing
close, made lively run, leaving some bags
behind bearing the mark of his former
master. Amos was out foraging, but the
enemy cut off his supplies.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-09-16

E We are glad to announce that our
citizens are responding cheerfully to our
call for largely increased circulation to
the Herald. On Monday last we added
fifty names to our already large circula-
ton. Still let them come.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-09-16
SHENANDOAH RIVER
WHEAT OR GREENBACESr

WHEAT OR GREENE ACKS II have
wv given several notices that the business of
Danner Il Banner must be settled up. 0wtng
the scarcity OF money, no one has been pressed,
but charity begins at home, we must have funds
or be pressed ourselves.
=, lfyou will bring your wheat to us,
or you prefer, we will send it off for Won and
give you all twill bring in market, less the ey-
penses. Those not paying wheatwill bring us
the money. Remember this will be your last
opportunity to pay without costs, as we are de-
an officer for collection, if not paid very soon
Come one, come all and oblige one who has OBJ
liged you. W, BANNER
July % >