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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-05-17

REi&&1s-ARed &en.
There are many men OF the age OF thirty who are
troubled with too frequent excavations from the blad
der, often accompanied by slight smarting or burn
ing sensation, and weakening the system In q man
ner the patient cannot account for. On examining
the urinary deposits ropy sediment win often be
found, and sometimes small particles Of semen or al
bumen will appear, or the color will be of thin milk
ish hue, again changing to dark and turbid appear
ance. There are many men who die Of this difficulty,
ignorant of the cause, which Is tn
SECOND STAGE OF SEMINAL WEAKNEss.
full and healthy restoration Of the urinary organs
Persons who cannot personally consult the Dr.,
can do 30 by writing, In plain manner, descrip-
ton of their Diseases and the appropriate remedies
viii be forwarded immediately.
lAu correspondence strictly confidential and win
be returned, If desired.
Address: DR.. j. B. HUGHES,
No. 4Preble Street,
Next door to the Preble House, Portland, Ne.
~ Send Stamp for Circular.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-05-17

FOX SALE.
nNE Tenement of the Block of 1.-TWO Brick Houses,
" on Deering Place 1.-THE other having been dispos-
ed ofl An excellent opportunity for securing first
class residence reasonable terms ii applied for
soon. GEO. NJ. HARDING, Architect,
ap23dtf BOYD Block.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-05-17

By Unhsppy Experience!
Young men troubled with emissions In sleep,-a
complaint generally the result of bad habit In
youth, Treated scientifically and perfect war
ranted or no charge made.
Mardly Gay passes put we are consnted by one CT
whom are as weak and emaciated az though they had
the consumption and by their friends supposed to
have it. Ali such cases yield to the proper and only
correct course of treatment and In short time are
made to rejoice In perfect health.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-05-17
Two First Glass Houses for Sale.

THE two New First-cIass Dwellings,, ON
Il the corner OF Pine and Thomas streets are now
bly, built and fitted with all the modern conyeniences.
Any party desiring to purchase desirable resi-
dence in the best portion the city is asked to call
and examine this property. Apply to
my10tt FRED JOHNSON, on the premises.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-05-17
ND LINE Sailing every Thursday from
Inland Route


- Steamer 90 q has. n suxh
z s;:s; . H.: s y ! i:s 4;
a. <strest, fsIsland, ever
touching at Boeahbay and Round P1nd, and even
SATURDAY AZ oiclock "A. N. for Damari.coffi
toaehlng Il Boothbay and Hodzdoa's Mills.
kErUEnrNo-uili leave WakiobofUf every Phi.
DAY "a O'Clock A. ~, and Damarisco1la ever
MONDAY, &C s'sassk A. n, touching a lnf1rlnsdi-
atslandlngs, eonnestinE The Doslon Boats a. Port
land. and with thu Boxfon a Maine aud Easlcrn
senzers % t2ke tia afternoon train for Boston.
~ Through tiakufa fold AZ the oflces Of the Bos-
e n q Maine md Eastern hailfoanss and on BoaEd
ne Boston boats.
Freight and p..,PsEsr. t..slR e Nv assy anyosh-
or re2te: HAKkiss ATWOOD a CO,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-05-17
Norfolk and Baltimore Steamship Line,

Norfolk and Baltimore Steamship Line.
Steamships of this Line sail from end
of Central Wharf, Boston, Every Fire
T<6kW Doys,at O'Clock NJ Tor Norfolk and
- Baltimore. Steamships:-
'tGeoyge 4ppoid," Capt. Solomon H0tces.
"Wiliiam laurence" Capt. YIN. n. Hdtlett.
"Willidm Kennedy" Capt. J. g. Parker, Jr.
"McClssLdn," Capt. Frank M. Hosces. kss-SS
Freight forwarded from Nortotk to Petersburg and
Richmond, by river or rail and by the Va. Tenn.
Air Line TO all points in Virginia, Tennessee, Ala
bGmd and Georgia; and over the Seaboard and Roa-
noke r. r. to all points in North and South Carolina
by the Bait. + Ohio r.. r. to Washington and all
places West.
Through rates given to South and West.
Fine Passenger ACCOMMODATIONS.
Fare including Berth and Meals to Norfolk Sl2.50;
time As hours. To Baltimore $500; time 65 hours.
For further information apply to
sAt Il. SAMPSON, Agent,
may4d3m 53 Central Wharf, Boston.
THE BRITIsH q NORTH
49, AMERICAN ROY AL MAIL STEAM
IGRE&SHlPS between NEW YORK and
Ek11lz1LIVERPOOL, calling at Cork Harbor.
SAILING EVERY WEDNESDAY.
SCOTIA, May IL ,Nlay26
CHINA, Saturday May 10 RUSSIA, June
CUBA, May 10 JAVA, june 0
Chief Cabin Passage. ................$130l oold
Second Cabin Passage. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. S0J
Cabin Passage to Paris S145, gold.
The owners OF these ships will not be accountable
for Specie or vauables, unless bills OF Ladng having
the value expressed are sRed therefor. For passage
apply to CHARLES G. FRANCkLYN,
103 Stafe Street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-05-17
Wanted.

A Good American or Nova Scotia Girl to do gen.
"A eral house work Apply at No 455 Congress st
may15-d1ws
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-05-17

TTTETuN AID from Cider, Wine, Molasses or
NIQAQ Sorghum, in 10 hours, without
using drugs. For terms, circulars, &c, address f.
L, SAGE, Vinegar Maker, Cromwell, Conn.
Endorsed blythe Great Chemists.
may G-w4
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-02-11
Agrifnltnral aud Domestic.

AN EXCELLENT FERTILIZER. The Jour-
nal Of Chemistry says that one of the very
best fertilizers used upon the farm for all
the cereal grains and root crops may be
made in the following manner:
Take one barrel Of pure. finely ground
bone, and mix with it barrel of good
wash ashes; during the mixing adj, grad
ually, about three pailsful of water. The
heap may be made upon the floor and
by the use of hoe the bone and ashes
must be thoroughly blended together.-
The water added is just sufficient to liber-
ate the caustic alkalies. potash and soda,
and these act upon the gelatine of the bone.
dissolving the little atoms, forming a kind
of soap, and fitting it for plant aliment.-
In this way the most valuable constituents
of the bone can be made immediately a.
valuable, and the addition of potash aud So
da aids in the formation of fertilizer of
inestimable value. A gill of this mixture,
placed in q hill of corn, will work wonders.
1t is excellent for garden vegetables, and
tor all kinds of roots. It win be ready
tor use in q week after it is made.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-02-11

Planting GRAPE EYEs.-Those who
have some knowledge of planting single
grape eyes, placing them in boxes of rich
soil and the boxes in a green house. had
better stick to the old plan Of planting
two eyes. allowing the upper eye, which
should have about an inch of the wood,
to be just under ground. They must be
set in straight trench and have the soil
pressed firmly around them with the foot.
They grow this way with great certainty
and almos: always take root at both eyes.
When this is the case, the lower wood and
roots should be cut off, as it makes pref
tier and we think more vigorous vine.-
When single eyes are to be planted. cut
the wood with sharp knife, commencing
at the side opposite to the bud and about
half an inch from the eye. In setting out
these eyes in the open ground they should
be put half an inch under ground perpen-
dioularly, and the ground pressed closely
around them. 1t is well to mulch them
when hot weather comes on and keep them
pretty moist:-Ez.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-02-11

LIQUID MANURE.-In every one hun
drsd pounds of cows urine there are SIX
ty-fve pounds of water. FIVE pounds ofurea,
FIVE pounds of phosphate of lime, twelve
pounds of sal ammoniac and muriate Of
potash, and ten pounds of carbonate Of
potash and ammonia-while the solid ex-
crements obtained from one cow are esti-
mated to manure toree times the amount.
Our dairy farmers will see, therefore, how
important it is to have tanks connected
with their stables. in which to deposit this
manure, or good supply of sawdust, dry
earth. or muck, for absorbing it in the
cutters of the stable. Urine is more eff
6cient on light soils than on clay lands
and strong loans; on the latter much Of
its carbonate of ammonia is evolved before
it can penetrate into them -Er.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-02-11
After an ONCE.

Yesterday sable representative of the
'best government 10 the world" sur
mounting the elevated seat of a dilapida-
ted carryall, drove up to the central station
in this city and inquired for the "boss. :"
The unique vehicle contained his ancient
dame and two diminutive scions of the
house" A quadruped which a very po-
lite man, with due regard to the sensi-
bilites of the animal, might dignity with
the distinctive appellation of mule, had
the honor of pulling the conveyance and
its loyal freight. Word being conveyed
to Captain Cain that visitor wished to
see him on business of Importance. that
gentleman soon made his appearance.
What do you want!e'
cit to stop with you, boss p
"Want to stop with me ~ inquired the
astonished officer.
Yes. hos jis for al night"
oh! you want to say at the station
to-nig t?'
Yes, sar."
"But where are you going with all that
plunder?"
Coin to Washington, ssrv'
where p
"Goin' to Washington. sar!"
What Westinghouse to Washing
ton City,"
eyes, sar, OATS de place whar de Pres
ideDt is %
What in the name of Heaven are you
going there for ?
We'll, you see, boss, Massa Grants
got de place now, and dey say we colored
folks gwine to git all de Offices when he
giis in !; SO Is gwine to see if he won't
make dis chile gubner!''
1t is needless to say that the colored
'gemmen" was Hospitality entertained, and
sent on his way rejoicing. -Nev Orleans
Picayme ne.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-02-11
FARM WokK. -The farm stock of every

FARM Work. The farm stock of every
sort needs to be we'll looked after and cared
for during the month, but especially that
portion of it on which will depend the
heavy work of the approaching spring
Let it be understood always as regards
them, that their keep should not differ ma
terially, when at leisure, from that of their
workin time, except that less grain may
be allowed 1t is great mistake to put
work horses altogether on long provender,
when not regularly at work, unless it DO
of the very best quality With good food
they can lay up store Of muscle, and de-
prived OF it they will be comparatively IN
fit for hard work.
Mares in foal must be guarded well a.
gainst hard usage ofevery sort, and kept
in good condition without being fat.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-02-11

Apples and pears should be pruned in mo-
derate weather. Gooseberries and curran.s,
if they need it, may be pruned. Their
tops must be opened to the sun and air.
Fall planted trees should be staked and
mulohed, and after high winds. examine
and press gently around the foot of each
tree.
When any planting is to be done. make
preparation at once, and plant as early as
the condition of the ground allows
Young trees should occupy we'll drained.
we'll worked. and fertile coil, but it should
not be highly enriched.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-02-11

A terrible case of human spontaneous
combustion which resulted in death, is re-
ported in Cleveland, Ohio. The name Of
the man was Breemer. We learn that he
drank. on wager, six large drinks of
whiskey and pint Of stock ale at sit
ting. With blazing face and staring eyes
be reeled iowa ds gas-jet in order to
light his pipe, when the notorious gasses
is suing from his mouth were instantly
ablaze, and the poor whretch was soon be-
ing Consumed by the inward fire.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-02-11

A little boy had his first pocket knife,
and for severa- days used it himself. and
extended the privilege of the occasional
use of his treasure to his little playmates.
One evening he was kneeling at his moth
er's knee, saying his customary prayer,
which he closed in these Words and
please, God, give little Jimmy Bailey a
knife Of his own, SO he won't want to Dor
row mine all the time"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-02-11

The editor of the Danbury, Ct, Times
recently fell upon an icy knob on the
pavement. Some men would have flown
into passion, aud possibly have INDUCED
in "unecclesiast,cal language y but not 10
with the journalist. He bit his lips. rub
bed down the bruises, and while benev-
client smile radiated his countehancs, re-
marked: 1--WE don't cherish any i'll will.
but for light and entertaining matter, re-
commend to us the obituary of the man
who owns this walk
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-02-11

Nov, young people" said professor
of natural history to bis class, NOW, then.
as to hens. A hen has the capacity of
laying just six hundred eggs and no more
and she finishes the job in just about FIVE
years. Now, what is to be done with her
after that? '.Cut off her head and sell
her to boarding house keeper for spring
chicken" exclaimed an urchin whose
father dealt in poultry.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-02-11

Mark Twain tells a story Of stranger
who was coming up the Connecticut Riv-
er. and was trying his best to sleep; but
every now and then the boat would stop,
and a man would thrust his head into the
room. First he sang out, "Haddam =
and then East Haddam" and then
Haddam neck!' and then North Had.
dam. :" and then Great Haddam % lit
tie Haddam?' ''Old Haddamv New
Haddam p Irish Haddamw Dutch
Haddau, ~ "Haddam Haddam !" and
tien the stranger jumps out of bed. all
excited. and says: I'm Meth odist
preacher, full of grace. and forty years in
service without guile! I'm meek and
lowly Christian, but d-n these Haddams,
I wish the devil had 'em. l say !"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-02-11

A distinguished visitor once entered the
counting-room of Rothschild, who was
very much engaged. Without looking
up, he said: Take chair and be seat
ed" The gentleman addressed, feeling a
little indignant at such reception, re-
marked: You did not, perhaps, hear
my name. I am Count C"
"Oh. yes" replied the banker. take two
chairs if you please"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-02-11

Hoes.-No hog male or female, should
be used for breeding before one year ofage.
Keep breeding sows in vsy good condi-
tioa. There need be litt,s fear Of their get
ting too fat, though that ie possible. the
danger lies commonly ID the opposite di-
rection. am. Fdrn,lr.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-02-11

A Preacher took fol- his text "feed my
lambs A plain farmer very quantity
remarked to him on coming out Of
the church: "A very good text, sir. but
you should take care not to put the hay
SO high in the rack that the lambs can't
reach it."
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-02-11

Muck should pever be taken to the field
direct from thu swamps. It should back
posed to theatmosphere for six months Or
more, the longer the better. and oomposted
with liu1or unhschtd ssbes
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-02-11
WOODSTOCK, VA,

G. N E E B, Proprie t or
"AvING leased and refurniseed the Nationa
Hotel, in Woodstock | respectfully solicit
u share of the patronage of both the local and
travelling public.
This is one of the largest and most com
pletely furnished houses in the Valley of Vir'
ginia. and is situated in oneof the most health
full. picturesque and convenient locations in
the valley. and will be pleasant retreat du'
ring the summer months.
My Table will be furnished with the very
best Of the market. ami accommodating ser
wants will be employed. The Bar will bt
supplied with The choicest wines and liquors
An experienced ostler will be in attendance Al
all times. [April Is. est
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-02-11

The New York Commercial says the ed
itors who have heretofore done the writ
ing for .Brick" Pomeroy's paper. have
been Republicans. Brick" recently
turned them of, saying be must have DEM
cSxats
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-02-11

Cows.-Cows should be dried off
month before the time of calving. Keep
an eye to their coats. and if they stare. in
stead of lying close and sleek. or if there
be CLASSY, unnatural appearance about
the eye, there is something the matier.--
If there be costiveness give feeds Of bran
until it be corrected.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-02-11

A young wife in st. Louis has asked the
courts to annul her marriage, on the
ground that her husband was crazy when
he married her.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-02-11
Seleftsd guetr.j.
from Belgravia.l
IN THE TEMPLE.
xARlE Asro1sErrLs asy.ars.

xARIE ANroIsErrLE nsvzRIs.
Sleep on, and take thy rest while
For one untroubled hour
Let some fair dream thy soul beguile
Beyond the goaler's power.
Sleep on, my royal love such rest
Is not for eyes of mine
A waking woe is in this breast
More turbulent than thine.
The spectral past is with me-here
Its haunting visions stay
And the Future, with its CHASTITY fear,
Beset me night and day.
The warning ghosts ofbygone hours,
Their homage, their renown-
The palace home, the summer flowers,
Youth, beauty and crown;
And Q, the love, the loyal love,
Men gave me for my own -
This was my royalty-above
The sceptre and the throne,
The love that hid the peoples hate,
That scorned the peoples will
What though it lurea me to my fatei
proudly bless it still.
True love, but vain the sun has Set
ltrifed with its noon,-
And night is not at darkest yet,
Nor the end coming soon.
Sleep, Louis soft the sunbeams fall.
Oh thy calm beaming face,
Shining, as il on palace hall,
Into this dreary place.
Sleep, Louis thine the calner heart,
Thine the less president soul
They feel the present, smaller part,
While mine foreoode the whole,
Hold thine unspo ken dred, my heart,
Fast bound in lowest deer,
A watchful courage in my part;
Do thou, my Louis, sleep.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-02-11

A Captain of the Imperial navy, of the
name Of LIE Bris, is now constructing. at
Brest, machine in the form of bird,
with which he is confident b. can skim
through the air, and he will, before long.
put it to the test.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-02-11
New Boot and Shoe Shop.
ISAAC W. HOOVER,
i BOOT & SHOE MAX Err
WUUUSIUCK

Having located at this place, am now pre-
pared to manufacture all kinds of work in my
line, in the very latest style and neatest man.
nor. and al reasonable rates. keep on hand
all kinds of feathers and necessary findings.
Shop in room above Dr.. Canpbeli's Office,
and iuwsdistely opposite the Herald of6ce.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-02-11

A penny for your thoughts, madam
said gentleman to pert beauty, They
are not worth farthing, sir she replied,
! wus thinking 6,yvu.'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-02-11

Portland. Maine. has citizen who has
predicted second dcluge. and to get
ready for it is spending all he is worth in
building 'Noah's ark
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-02-11
MANSION HOUSE,

4 REEN'S mANSION HOUSE3
VT ALEXANDRIA, VA,
; a First, class Hotel in every respect. Tht
citizens of the Valley. having bushes in Alex
andria or Washington. and travellers going
North or South, will find this an agreeble rest
ing place on the route. as it does not require
the early start by several hours as from Wash
ington or Baltimore. Cars and steamboats,
leave Alexandria for Washington and return
every hour from A. NJ, TO u P. NJ,
JAMES GREEN. Proprietor.
JAM Z, '69-ly
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-02-11
4nteI Cards.
Up. HEIRONIMUs, PRopK1rros

Having leased for a term of years the TAY
LOR HOTEL PROPERTY. long and favor
ably known to the travelling public. aud hav
ing cleansed the house and refurnished il with
comfortable Bedding Furniture, &C.. offer
to my friends and the travelling public the
comforts OF HOME. With competent assist
ants, and polite and attentive servants, think
can safely guarantee satisfaction to my
guests 1t shall be my endeavor TO restore
the Taylor Hotel to its former reputation as
the best conducted and most comfortable
public house in the Valley.
confidently appeal TO the public for a
generous patronage.
J.P. HEIRONIMUS.
Nv 1R 1863
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-02-11
JOHN II. LOCKE. MRS. NJ. c. LUPToN
AMERICAN no Ell,
va

s Ms.' H. NJ { 1 GTF45s, proprietor'.
J. W. Boos, Qate Of Norvell House. Superin't
renovated. and the new Proprietors promise
that guests shall receive every comfort which
we'll stocked larders, clean beds and attentive
servants afford.
OMNIBUSSES TO THE HOUSE FREE.
Dec. "a, l868-6m.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-02-11
SIBERT HOUSE,
NE W NJ r K E T., Y A
II IJnT,TU r DpoupSofnr

TTHHE proprietor respectfully informs the PUBLIC
that be has repaired and reftted this we'll
known House, and is prepared to receive
and accommodate the travelling public and afford
them ouch accommodations as their wants demand.
His table will always be supplied with the best
the market affords, and his rooms are clean and
neat The Tar is furnished with the best liquors.
The stable will always be supp led with excellent
provender. He respectfully solicits share OF
public patronage. lmay g. 1868.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-02-11
dSe1eftfd 9netry.
THE HARP THAT ONCE THROUGH
TARAsS HALLS.

The harp that once through Tara's halls
The soul of music shed,
Now hangs as mute on Tara's walls,
As if that soul were fed
SO sleeps the pride of former days,
So glOry's thrill is DER,
And hearts, that once beat high for praise,
Now feel that pulse no more.
No more to chiefs and ladies bright
The harp of Tara sweils;
The chord alone, that breaks at night,
Its tale of ruin tells.
Thus Freedom now so seldom wakcs,
The only throb she gives,
Is when some heart indignant breaks,
To show that still she lives
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-02-11

The STARs.-How large are the stars.
and are they alike. or do they differ in
size. 1t used to be conjectured that they
are of somewhat similar magnitude. pre-
sumably about as great as our sun, and
that the differences of apparent size are due
to differences of distance bu. when as
tro1omers came to discover that some of
the smaller stars are the nearest to our
system, this i6ea fell to the ground. A
German computer has now, however, cal
culated the actual dimensions of one partio
ular star, and finds that its mass is rather
more than three times that of the sum-
The star in question is Of less than the
fourth magnitule-a comparatively small
one. What, then, must be the size of the
Sirius and Aldebaran class The reason
of its selection for this determination was
that it is one of the components Of what is
called binary system-two stars revov-
ing about each other like sun and planet
and the motions of the members Of such a
system afford data for the computation -
The stars distance from us is million and
quarter times that of the earth from the
sun, so that light takes twenty years to
travel hither from it,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-02-11
New Millinery Goods.

TARRIAGE MAKING. ,u-EE
" The undersigned having lately 49,
opened his Carriage Factory, --z-
in Woodstock, at the old stand of + frederick
Schefe.. would respectfully inform his friends.
and the runilc generally, that he is now pre-
psced TO manufacture all kinds of NEW WosK.
in the carriage and coach line, and to do re-
pairing of sill kinds. al moderate living rates.
Respectfully invite the public to cali and e1
anime work On hand.
VIM B. MORRISON.
Sep. 10, '6s.