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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-12-23
General Butler on Reconstruction.

Butler has written long letter to Gree
lev. He skins Greeley. He avows bis
willingness to pardon all but the leaders
of the rebellion He is as rancorous in
his hatred of his enemies as ever. lie
says, however:
''All idea Of punishment, either as re
tributive justice for crime upon the ind
vidual offender or example to deter others
from like treasons and feionies. went out
when Greeley became surety for Mr. Davis.
'sAll that remains now to the statesman
is to see to it that every safeguard IS given
to the loyal and true men of tile South,
white and black. who stood by their flag
and their country in the darkest hour of
its history, SO that protection Of person
aud property and equality Of political
rights shall be assured Therefore, in
any action may take in Congress or
elsewhere, shall have this end only in
view. fin any Of the insurrectiouary
States there has come upon the people a
true feeling of accepting the situation of
acknowledgment of the superiority of the
Government, of the wrong and sin of
rebellion, SO that love of the lost cause is
not superior to love of country shat hat
red of the negro does not overcome the
humanites of their religion, that proper
constitutional provisions to carry out the
true principle of equality of all men be-
fore the law have been enacted and will
be preserved, | am ready to welcome that
State into the Union, and take by the
hand in political and personal friendship
will, the fall assurance that "by cones
shall be by-gones," any man, however
strongly he may have warrod against the
Union, who has brought himself back aud
aided In bringing his feIlow-citizeDs back
to this state of feeling toward the country
and this acknowledgment of the rights Of
all"
Butler abuses Georgia and Tennessee in
6ne style
II do not propose to restore to the pri-
yileges Of citizenship and give political
power TO every traitor and rebel who
favors the fifteenth amendment if [ am
convinced that he favors it simply for the
purpose Of getting such restoration, and
intends, as soon as he obtains it and gels
where he feels himself beyond the reach OF
Congress, to turn around and abrogate The
| fifteenth amendment, as was done in the
case of Georgia with the fourteenth. and
Cypress the colored men and white loyal
men of the South. whom [ am bound in
honor aud by every sacred tie to protect
and sustain for their loyalty in the war.
If any citizen who has been rebel will
| favor the fifteenth amendment, and will
enforce it from the heart because he be
lieves it a right and just measure of con
stitutional law, am for him because
of that motive. and because | see in bis
action safety to those who need it. and
good to the country. And if he will not
do so, | am for keeping him out Of power
however much he may profess to favor
the amendment'' And much more o.
the same sort of talk
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Valley News.

A negro child about one year old. was
left in the stable of Mr.. Ned Burke one
night last week and when discovered IN
the morning was nearly frozen. 1t prov
ed to be the offspring Of a negro woman
named Maggie Mitchell, who had reported
that eipsies had stolen it.-Staunton YIN
djcut0r.
SAD AccrnEsr. On Saturday, 10th of
November last, little child, aged about
years of Morgan Davis who resides on
North Fork, Pendleton county, W. Va.
accidentally fell into tub of boiling water,
andEwas so badly burned as to cause death
in a few hours. This sad accident cast
gloom over a once happy household. -
Moorejie'd .1dtertiser.
FIGur.-We understand that there was
somewhat of fight at the meeting of the
colorel population On Sunday night, IN
New Market. We did not get the par
ticulars except that one of the tightlsts
was bitten in the lip. There were no
white persons cngnged--so Radical sym
rathy need not be wasted -ShenandoaA
Valley.
ARREST Horse THIEF "A man named
Shaun was arrested on Wednesday last
in this place, at the instance of Mr.. Jonas
Shaker of Washington, Franklin county,
Pa, on the charge of having stolen a
horse from him. Shaun came to this
place on Sunday the 9th, with the horse,
and put up at Harford's Hotel, where he
was found he was committed to Jail by
Justice Morgan. where he awaits de-
mand from the Governor of Pensy lvania.
lie was resident of Frederick county,
Md.-Clarke Courier.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-12-23
From the New Era.
Soldiers Orphans of Virginia


MEssRs. EDIroRs Permit me through
your columns to return my thanks TO the
citizens of Martinsburg aud vicinity for
the kind sympathy manifested in behalf
of these helpless orphans, during my short
stay in their midst. Since the war closed
we have been doing something 10 Virgin
la towards educating them. Last session,
closing in June and July, we had more
than 800 of these at various schools in
Virginia, the Teachers of all denomina-
lions of Christians, charging them only
One Dollar each per month. We make
DO distinction on account of the religious
connection, either of Teacher or Pupil.
If any Of your readers, who have not
seen me (my visit has been hasty) should
feel disposed to aid US in this great and
good undertaking, they can do so By send
ing any contribution they may choose to
make, to me-, by Mails or Express. to
Fredericksburg. Virginia. Such a contri
button will be thankfully received, and
faithfully applied.
w. f. BRoADUs, Cor. Sec.
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duce emigration from his country to Vir-
ginia. He succeeded at one time in bring
ing over sixty families, all of whom set
tied in the Piedmont region. From the
facts elected the cause of the tragedy
originated some time last summer, when
Oliver went on visit to the house of
Mr.. Ayres, in Fauquier, where he spent
several months. While there enjoying
his hospitality. under the insidious guise
and pea of medical treatment, Oliver
seduced anl ruined the daughter of AyreS
a young and unsophisticated girl.
For long time the parent was unaware
Of the terrible misfortune which brought
shame and disgrace ueon his family. but
in time the matter became developed, and
with the determination of being reyenged,
he set off at once in quest Of Oliver here.
He arrived yesterday evening at 2 O'Clock
and spent the night at the hotel, creating
no suspicion whatever by his cooiuct
Soon after daylight this morning he went
to the house of Mr.. Browne, brother IN
law of Dr. Oliver by whom he was ad-
mitted to the parlor, where he took seat
while Browne completed his toilet. Upon
the return of the latter, Ayres asked to
see Oliver, and Browne knocked at his
room door and so informed him. Browne
then Withdrew. In moment Oliver
opened the door and advanced in his
night clothes to meet Aytes, extending
his hand and exclaiming, Chow do you
do, old fellow 2"
Ayres drew back in Indignation, and
said: Il cannot take your hand !; nothing
but your life's blood can wipe out the
infamy my family has sustained from you.
At the same time he raised his pistol,
Colts navy, and fred. Oliver then
retreatea through the open door, Ayres
following and+still firing. Two shots had
taken effect, and Oliver fell behind his
bed. Four shots in all were fred, two
after Oliver fell, three taking effect and
Ayres then left the house. having fulfilled
his terrible mission Oliver was dead.
Ayres then went direct TO the telegraph
Office, from which he sent a message to
his relatives and friends. Immediately
afterwards surrendered himself to civil
officer.
Up to the present Ayrcs has not been
committed, but he voluntarily remains in
the custody of an officer, awaiting
whatever disposition may be made of him
The unfortunate young lady is spoken
of as a model of virtue aid chastity. and
her friends are unwilling to believe she
submitted to the degradation without I'M
due influences being brought to bear =
During the day Ayres was visited by a
clergyman, among whom was chaplain
of the University here.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-12-23
Zeph Turner and His Tail.

We can scarcely imagine more dis
gushing and in some sense more hamili-
ating sight, than to see the Virginia com
mittee. headed by our qnqsi-leading men
hawking Virg MIA about the White
House. and Congressional Hobbies, now
boot-lickiug Grant. aud now cringing to
Aud Nick in shape of Beast Butler ;
willing to snatch such crumbs of comfort
as he may let fall These people cover
before Buffers arrogance like whipped
ours. III rkc Courier
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-12-23
Election of stevenson United States
Senator from Kentucky.

Fe,NKFoRr. KY, December l6.-Gov-
ernor John w. Stevenson was to-day cleo
ted United States senator by the Legis-
lature--receiying III votes.
[Covernor Stevenson is a native OF
SpotsyIvania county. Va, and son OF
Hon. Andrew Stevenson. formerly United
States senator from Virginia. He was
for many years a resident of Richmond.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-12-23
Tnx recently appointed First Assistant

THs recently appointed First Assistant
Post master General, James W. Mar
shall, was born in Clarke Co., not far
from Berry's Ferry. He was educated at
Dickinson College and designed entering
the ministry, but bis first attempt al
preaching was such an egregious failure
that he abandoned the idea, and for a
number of years was professor of Ancient
Languages at the college in which he was
educated Having turned his back upon
his native State and allied himself with
the radicals, he received the appoin emf
of Consul at Leeds, England, during the
war He afterwards purchased farm IN
New Jersey upon which, we understand
he has since resided. He was exceeding
Nv bitter towards his native State, and will
no doubt, render valuable service to the
party to whom be is indebted for his pres
.lent position.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-12-23
NEW ADVERTISER ENTo
IT ONE II FAD,
IL Anu PRE-EMPTlON

IS
have compiled full. concise and complete
statement plainly printed for the information OF
persons intending to take up homestead or
Pre-emption In this POI ton OF the Wesstss emofac-
ing Iowa, Dakota and Nebraska-and o'her sec
lions. 1t explains how to proceed to secure lo0
acres OF Eich Farming Land for Nothing, SIX
months before you leave your home in this mos.
Dealthy climate. In short it contains Just such
Instructions as is needed by those intending to
make home and fortune the Free Lands OF
the est. / will send one of these printed Guides
to any person sending me rs cents. The ,nfor-
nation alone which it gives, is worth So to any
body. Men, who came here two and three years
ago, and took farm. are day independent.
10 YOUNG MEN.--This country is being
crossed with numerous railroads. reaching from
every direction to Sioux City, Iowa. Six rail-
roads Will be comp leted to this city within one
year. One is already in operation, connecting US
with Chicago and the U. 2. Railroad and two
more Will be completed before Spring, connect
Ing US with Dubuque and McGreger, direct
Three more will be completed within a year,
connecting US direct with st. Paul. Mum. Yank
ton, Dakota, and Columbus, Nebraska, on the o.
L. railroad. The Missouri Rive gives to the
Mountain trade. Thus it will be seen that no sec
tlon oil country offers such unprecedented ad-
vantages for business, speculation and making a
fortune. For the country is being populate ted,
and towns and cities are being built, and fortunes
made almost beyond belief. Every who
takes homestead now, will have a railroad
market at his own door. And any euterprisiDg
young man, with small capital can establish
himself In a permanent and pa ing business, il
he selects the right location and right branch .
trade. Eighteen years residence in the western
country and large portion OF the time employed
as Mercantile Agent, in this COUNTY,, has
made me familiar with all the branches of bust
ness aud the best locations in this country. For
one dollar RENTED to me, | will give truthiul
and definite answers to all questions ON this SUD
Jeet, desired b, such person Tell them the best
place to locate and what business is oyercl ovid
ca and what branch is neglected. Add, ess.
DANIEL SCOTT,
S, G. Com. OF Emigration,
Dee 23,-ly (Box, 1851 Sioux City, iowa.
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The Tragedy in Fafthef
Particulars.


dispatch, dated charlottesville, Dec
10. gives the following details of the sad
affair:
A tragedy occurred here this morning
in which father became the avenger OF
his daughters injured honor by taking
the life of her sclucer. DR.. Anthony X
Oliver was killed at about IA M. by
George s. Ayres, Of Fauquier county.
The parties to the tragedy are both Eng
lishmen. Ayres is an old resident OF
upper Fauquier county, near the borders
of Loudon. where he possesses considerable
property. occupies high position IN soci-
ETY.. is a respected member of the Baptist
Church. aud geptlemsn of family. DR..
Oliver recently emigrated to this country
from Newcastle upon Tyne, England, and
skssheen interchangeable IN bis Efforts to IN
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ADJ REFRESHMENTS.
BALTIMORE
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/
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No other Weekly issue can so completely meet
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to render them more COZ olete will not be lost
sight of.
Through no other medium can families and
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literature, AMI full knowledge of the ,rQfld's.
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The low price Of The Weekly Sun renders
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1t is more Liberal to The Insurers than any
other company, and will eventually become
Purely Mutnai. and belong. to the Insured.
DAVID b. CLARK, President.
THOMAS II. WYNNE, Vice President.
JOHN Q. WIN, Secretly.
GEN ERAL JAMES H. LANE, Actuary.
DR. F. B. WATKINS,
DIR. II. w. DAVIS, Medical Advisers
JUDGE JOHN A. MEREDITH, Counsellor.
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TIME SOUTHERN MUTUAL FIRE
INSURANCE COMPANY

AUTHORIZED CAPITAL, $3.50, 000.,
Chartered By the Commonwealth of Virginia.
OFFICE-N. Z. Corner NINTH & MIN Sis,
RICHMOND, VA.
Ma Issues Policies on Farm and City Proper
ty, also on Merchandise, for any term not exceed
ing five years, at rates as low as the prompt pay
mont of the losses will permit.
j. 5. CALVEKT, Pres't; J. w. SExsoN, Sec'y.
Fl S PeIog, Y p & Treas;
DR. IL. G. DAVIDSON, G. Agent
j " BANNER Solicitor Woodstock, Va.
Fl. II. R.DDLEBERGER, Agt. Edinburg, Va.
[April ,'69
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-12-23

TINE SHENANDOAH
MUSICAL ASSOCIATION
Wi, hold an extra session at Woods ogk. Va.
on SATURDAY at one O'clock z. NJ, Dacem-
Der, 25'h Christmas Day. for the purpose
Of transacmg important business. Members
are earnestly requested to attend.
WI. Fl MILLER, Pres
Dec. 70, 1t Gao. ". MiLKY, Sec.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-12-23

NAY G00lS,
- AND NOTIONS, The Stock
Is being flied up generally cali In trends and see
yourselves We are still taking ali kinds of pro-
dure in cxohange lor goods.
Dec. 8; S. A. DANNFh
/ AIDES CL0AKS, in great variety, just re-
I 4 ceIved at
Oy4n COBBS CHEAP STORE.
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DoN'T READ TIL

HON'T READ TIL
Unless you wish to buy your
SCARS DIRECT FROM
The Mandatory and save 25 per cent.
We have the largest Segar Manufactorysin
the State of Virginia and are prepared 10
furnish Segars lower than they can be bought
in New York or Baltimore.
Also keep constantly on hand we'll Sc
lected stock of Leaf and Manufactured To-
bacco, Snuff, Pipes, &c.
All goods warranted to be as represented.
STEINER & YOHE,
No. 40 King Street.
Dec. a-ly Alexandria W,
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EfoMMiSSIONER,S OFFICE,
" W1ooDsrocE, "a, September l7;lS69. !,
To the Creditors of the estate Of Daniel Shuil
deceased, and all others concerned.
You are hereby notified; that at the request o!
E. 4. StieIlley, Executor Of Daniel Shult deceas-
ed, have fixed upon Tuesday the 1lth day of
January. 1870, at the office of Geo. " MileY, at
Woodstock, Shenandoah county, Virginia, to
take proof of all debts or demands against said
Iestator or his estate, at which time and place
you required to attend.
Given under my hand the day and year first
aforesaid. JOHN RIGKAItD.
Il Il SrICELEY, p @ Dec saw
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OFFICE.

GkA1ES and Sleigh Bells, just received
~ and for sale by J. w. DANNER.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-12-23

Russia is now building her own
locomotives. the first fen having just been
completed.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-12-23

NTiRGlNIA, TO WIT At rules held in
the Clerks Office OF the County Court OF
Shenandoah, Tor the month OF hFcemoer 1868
JOHN 81 Alaphis. $3.50. plaintiff,
against
Robert Wysong.. g.. 49,. 49,. Defendant,
So. ATTACHMENT IN cHANCERY'
The object of this suit is.to subject all debts
due to Defendant in the County Of 5hanaado-
ali Virginia, or 50 much Of same as may be
necessary to the payment ofPlaintf's claim OF
81 IS. and Interest from LIST January 1865, un.
Til paid.
1t appearing Unsatisfactory evidence that
The defendant Robert Wysong is not an inhab
itaut OF this State-i is ordered, That the said
defenllntdo appear acre within one month
after dae publication hereof, and do what is
necessary TO protect lis INTEREST," hata copy
Of this order be published ilr some Newspaper
printed in 81 ooestock, ONCE week for four
successive weeks, ard a Gopy posted at the
front door OF he Court House of said county,
on HE first d1g OF the next County Court.
j. G. MCKAY. p Q. Cory 'resfe.
Dee. 9-4w. J. s.: IRWIN, Z. S. c.
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PIANOS
EIANos!
SEVEN GOLD AIS

HAVE JUST BEEN AWARDED TO
CHARLES nj. STgEFF,
At the different Fairs held IN the South
IN October end NorenJer, 1869, For
THE BEST PIANOS,
OVER EIGHT DIFFERENT
NEW YORK. PHILADELPHIA
AND BALTIMORE, PIANOS.
OFFICE AND NEW WATERFRONT,
No. 8, North Liberty Street.
BALTIMORE, ND.
CtTIEFF'S PIANOS have all the latest improy-
e ments, includingt
AGRAFFE TREBLE,I FRONTS, AND
IMPROVED FRENCH ACTION.
fully WARRANTED for Five years, to purch
asef.
Second hind Ptaaos and par1or Organs
Always on hand at from S50 to $780,
PEFEREES, who have our Pianos in use
Gen. r. E. LEE, Lexington, Va.
Robert Ransom, W Wilmington, n G.
Charles Moore, 6. Z, Rice,
Samuel Moore,
b. Il. Hill. Charlotte, n. G.
Gov. John Letcher, Lexington, Va.
Fred, SchatIer, John Wissler,
Mrs. NJ. j. Meem.
AND 500 OTHERS IN TIE SOUTH.
Send for circular. Terms Liberal.
Dec. 9 IS Oily.
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C)NM" sE0NGN's 0FPICE.
~ WJoDsrocN, VA, November rs, 1869.
IL Peter s. Hyde Complainant, and John
i Dawson, Nancy AIDES, Mary C4ip.
Joshua Kane, an Sarah Ann his wife am
Daniel Hiaen0ur. and Branson /. McIntuIf}
Administrators of Hm. Smith, deceased,
UefeuuMnts
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rElQWN LOT FOR SALE.

Will offer for sale
privately town lot. consisting of three acres
about mils west of the town of Woodstock.
The land is Of good quality and conveniently
situated ISRAEL SAUM.
Dec. Is, CIV.
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IN CHANCERY

The creditors Of the Estate of said William
Smith deceased, and all others concerned:
You,al~e hereby notified that have ap-
pointed he 23d day December 1869, at the OF
ice of Geo. W. Aiiley. at Woodstock, Va, to
state, settle and adjust the accounts of Bran
son l.. Mclniurff, Administrator Of VIM. Smith
deceased, and take an account Of debts OF de
mands against Sal! intestate or his Estate
showing the respective priorities Of the same
and hat amount Of said debts will lenlain
to be paid out OF the zeal estate Of which
said iutcstate died seized and possessed, after
III personal assets have been properly admin
is cred req il by decree Of the County
Court Of Shenandoah couAty rendered on the
10Th day Of August 1851, in chancery suit
therein depending, in which you are parties !:
at which time and place you are required to
attend.
Given under my hand, as Commissioner of
the said court, the day and year first aiore-
said
Dec 2-4t $3.50 JOHN RICHARD.
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TTDRSE FOR SALE.
| have for sale, privately, an

fifteen hands high, finely built. He is an
excellent trotter-excellent driver and a No. /
saddle animal. Apply Immediately 70
JAMES S. SEWER.
Lebanon Church. Shenandoah County, Va.
December, 16-3t.