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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-10-15

DIED OF A FRYING PAN, is the epitaph
which the Columbus (Ga.) Enquirer says ap
propriatcly belongs to the eraveyards OF thous-
ands of Southern people, on account OF the
manner of preparing food in that part OF the
country. The editor says of the Southern man
His standard food is piece OF bacon iried;
the fat taken and with -four or meal mixed into
heavy mass and consigned TO the inevitable
frying pan, and out comes leathe1y looking
something which the stuluaUh Of an ostrich
could not digest. Give him chicken and what
does be do with it Cuts it up and into the
trying pan it goes after being slowly simmere d
until hard, it is put into deep dish and erecse
poured over it, and what lat is not soaked up
with the chicken is made way with by soaking
his frying pan bread in it. Give him q rIch,
juicy stake. and into the frying pan 1t goes, land
is slowly simmered and simmered Until no knife
will cut it, and then eaten with heavy bread
~oaked 10 the remaining fat; and thus tooi
wholesome food, in quantity sufficient to at 'rd
wholesome meal for French artisans laml-
y is by the frying pau process rendered moi
only barely enough for one man, but converted
into aslow poison aud fruitful source Of disease
NJ d.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-10-15

EDUCATION. very sensible aud prlct-
cal observations on the subj CT OF educating
boys, from the Norfolk Journal, will be found
10 another column. This is matter watch
concerns all payeots. Our hopes are now upon
the rising generation. More than ever ar,
We desirous to see the iaes,im4be benefits OF
Education extended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-10-15
NEW BOOKS AT FREN CHS,

NJ II w BOO hS Il N y IL .,
~ No. 95 King street.
London Society Tor October; Soc.
Tho Crust and Cake, by Edward Carroll. su-
thor of "Dccupstons of Retired Life" 81.
Too Bright to Last; 35c.
Roland Yorkc. a sequel to the Channing., by
Mrs Henry Wood 81 50.
One Poor Girl, the sorry Of a thousand, by
Writ Skies 81 so.
Jenny's Geranium, or the Prize Flower of
London Court; Soc.
Stories Illustrating the Church Cstechism Of
the Protestant Episcopal Church 81 rs.
Seen and Heard, by Morrison Heady; 81 90.
Pearls from English Opera; fourteen beauti-
full positions, as lung by the Psrepa Rosa
Troupe; Soc.
David Elginbrod, by George Mcdonald, NJ.
A., author of Annals of a Quiet Neighbor
hood" ETC.; 81 Is.
The Atlantic Almanac for 1870; over sixty
illustrations SOC. New Books daily.
oct IA g. T.. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-10-15

SECRET BALLOT. We are happy to sec our
Own opinion about the vote by ballot, OK
pressed by the Richmond Wing and the Lynch
burg Yirginian. Tie latter paper says :-"One
smopg the many objections We have always had
to the new Constitution OF Virginia, Is the Sc
cret ballot system which it ordains. We b.
lieve that this system is more susceptible OF
fraud than the viva voce one, which has always
obtained in Virginia; and further, that 1t Is
next to impossible to correct fraudulent voting
after it shall been have detected, The excellence
Of our old system, as compared With the new,
and it's great superiority over the latter, should
suggest the propriety of an amendment 10 the
Constitution, in this particular, at the proper
time. We have seen enough already, in one
election, to disgust Us with the secret ballot
Besides; We like the more manly, open way
OF voting by word OF mouth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-10-15

FIRE ENGINES. Captain Shaw, Chief OF the
London Fire Brigade, has presented u report
on the Fire Department; OF this country. lie
thinks our engines are heavy aud cumbrous,
and was surprised to notice that new ones are
being built on the models made many years ago.
he regards it as unaccountAble that the use OF
hand engines has been altogether discarded
in Eugland they are still employed, although
there is 10 lack Of steam engines. Bat the
band engine can easily be Sc: to work in I very
fow minutes. while the larger sort are getting
mp steam.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-10-15
AIEXANDR1A GAZETTE AM VIRGINIA tD"FE

MINNESOTA STYLE OF CoURTsMP. -Anthc-
nv Corcoran was arrested in Minneapolis for
shooting Miss Alice Ferguson, beautiful girl
Of l6, for whose hand be had been suitor.-
On the preliminary examination Miss terguc,
son testified tina. on the night OF the 9TH OF
August between and 9 o'clock; Corcoran
came to her room at the Nicollet House, and
not suspecting any danger, she told him to
come iu; as he came in she arose 20 go out aud
he told her to sit down; she replied that she
would sit down if he would; she then sat doWD'
when he asked her if she had considered the
onestion he had asked her before, to which 7he
replied that she had, and that her answer was
the same as it always had been and that she
did not want to have anything to do with HIM
She then started to 60 out of the room, and as
she did so he raised up aud placed one hand
against the door, and the other in his pocket;
he then said ii she did not marry, him she
should never marry any one else, and that she
might take her choice-either marry MN or
die: she replied that she wouldn' marry HIM
he then aimed at her heart, and fired his pls,,
toll: she raised her left hand, in which she held
book, and the ball went into her wrist and
lodged he then went out OF the room and smut
the door.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-10-15

MATERIAL ADVANTAGES We nesi net
say how cordially We agree with the i ziusron
Gazette in the following sentiments, aud how
true we believe its conc usloui are, even as u
practical results " Much has oeen said a.
to the advantages to be obtained by gratifying
this or that faction at Washington in the Sc
lection OF Senators 1t has beta attempted to
teach US
ITO bend the pregnant biaEas fthe knee
That thrift may follow sawing
But this policy is not nl,Io improper than II l.
short sighted. No advantage, however gocC
materially can be an al qIate rtcompenso io1
srch a course. No bride, however great, car
make up for the wrong inhcted on noble
minded people when they accept it. So chen
the money to be made in such transaction Is
nc argument ia favor Of selecting thls or that
man or carpet Dagger for Senator. But be
yond this, no people were ever gamers, IN The
long run, even in money point OF cje", by
such course"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-10-15

AGRICULTURAL FAIRS. The Baltimore Sun
has some excellent remarks in relation to the
benefits of local Agricultural Fairs. 1t says,
the annual agricultural fairs, which before the
war were 50 popular aud useful, have proved
themselves OF great practical value to agricul-
tural enlightenment and progress, as we'll as
iforded valuable opportunities for the inter
change Of views and experiences by the agri-
cultural community, AMI Of social enjoyment.
1t is the ambition OF those engaged Ia getting
ND these exhibitions to collect together by lib
trail premiums the best herds Of cltte, horses,
sheep, hcgs, poultry and fowls, varied pro-
eucts of the garden aud farm, the specimens
OF house wifery industry, and manufactures OF
various kinds, machinery, e., facilities for
conveying which are increased by the liberia
terms rpon which the railroad al s'eamhoa
lines generally af~rd trauSpor'a 100 ~ these
occasions. The county and district IaTs 1e
valuable tribuari 20 IN ) az fairs, ani Ia
ciirate the seleclug of che >; articles tor the
great exhibitious, besides awakening and con-
oentrating tho public 't"re-t upon the suffice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-10-15

7. i. BREwIs 2 NJ LAWSON.
DREW, = LAWSON,
eROCERS, LIQUOR AND COMMISSION
MERCHANTS,
N,s. - and % Cameron street,
writ Alexandria, Va,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-10-15

and PRODUCE
Also keep on henl general assor;ms;@! OF
Cordsge Tar. Pityh, Mails. Limo, Pack Hg,
Oils Lamps and Ship ana Naval Storc3.
Al orders snd conslpnmcHts promptly at
tended -, and goods forwarded wi.hou. do!ay
o. .uueignoC5 on SrrvAi
Agents lor tho Baltimore and Potomac Trans
uortAtion limo mn lU-t!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-10-15
vouussssox MERCHANTS.

QAMUEL HARTLEY,
- ..-.,c--.,.,
CENTRAL COMMIS5ION hERCdAAt'
Alexandris. Va.
gcz5~ Pn--,--.4- ST. ton paid TO the Sc ing
diGHAIN. FLOU Band 81. kind oiCOU NJ NJ
PRODUCE lad filing AL orders for GhoC T.
RIES. GUANC, HLA$'HH, &c, &c., al Inc
loves: rates.
s.~ Agant t.r INC salc q. the eclcbEs ted
GROUND Top YDRAULlC CEMkN l.
ia Off
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-10-15

RObtRT HDMOHDS,
- ,Suc,rs-or to W \. smoot = Coz
FOHWAkDI s Gen EKAL COMMlS-
LON MERChANT,
No. King street Alexandria, Va.
strict attention psi b. The sale of all kinds OF
COZ >TRI PHD ptCn dec 3l-ly
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-12-16
no CNNSMNpTIVES

Z THE Advertiser, having been restored to
health In a few we ks. by a very simple remedy,
after having suffered several years with a severe
lung affection, and that dread disease Con
symptoms anxious to make known to his
fellow -sutf erers the means of cure
To all who desire it, he will send a copy of the
prescription used, free Of charge, with the di
rections for preparing and using the same, which
they viii find sure Cure f, Consun ption
Asthma, Bronchitis etc. The object Of the ad-
vel user in sending the prescription is to benefit
the afflicted. and spread information which he
coneeives to be invaluable; and he hopes every
sufferer will try his remedy, as it will cost them
nothing, and may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription will please
address REV. EDWARD A. WILSON.
Williamsburg, Kings County, New York.
Nov. %. 1861 l-v
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-12-16
HAMBURG, Dec. 10, 1876.

iAA'ADOhus NV 10, iSO3'
MEssRs EDIroRs.- IF your columns are not
too much crowded with matter of more i'm
portance you may insert the few scattered
suggestions Of your humble Servt.
We understand the State is about to be re-
sceived in the Union. That is what has ac-
counted for the dismal, gloomy weather and
unpleasant odor that has affected us for few
days, sinceit is gradually growing worse. The
citizens of our vicinity would rather have re-
manned where we were or are. No more for
the present on that. The Seminary School is
doing finely numbering eighty and running
over sixty regulars, and will greatly improve
after the holidays. There will be public
Review or Examination Of the School on Fris
day, December, the q, at which time under
stand there viii be several addresses delivered
by some Of the Students. On Saturday
christmas day. there will be a Sunday School
celebration at 8ethe, or New Year Church)
our friends T. S. Calvert and Maj VIM. Miller
are 10 address the audience The public
generally are invited to attend both, and we
have no doubt but each will be largely atten-
ded, unless the Measles spread. We have sew
eral cases, but think they can be confined to
their present limits. if proper care aud caution
are taken by the parties afflicted, which we
hope viii be done. There has been none in
School yet Cool bye, S.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-12-16

Rszs~ In our notice Of the thriving little
town of Edinbnrg, we neglected. noticing the
different buildings aud improvements going
on there The new Masonic Temple and
Town Hall, reflects great credit upon the PEG
pie whilst the two new churches, in course
of construction. viii be quite an addition to
the town. Our friends Milligan, Rinher
Williams and Burner are building themselves
very neat residences, and. our friend ". j.
Dinges is building handsome Store house.
We are glad TO see these evidences Of improve
ment, and we Congratulate the citizens Of
that place upon their good taste aud general
spirit Of enterprise
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-12-16
rn,HE GREAT PICTORIAL ANIMAL


Hostctter's United States Almanac for 1870
for distribution, gratis, throughout the United
Statess and he civilized countries of the Western
Hemi spbert Will be published about the first of
January and all who wish to understand the
true philosophy Of health should read aud pom
der the valuable suggestions it contains. In AL
dition to an admirable medical treatise on the
causes. prevention and cure OF great vaiety of
diseases. it embraces large amount of Informal
ton interesting to the merchant. the mechanic,
the miner, the, farmer, TIE planter, and prosess-
iunal men : and The calculations have been made
for such meridians and latituGes as are most suit
able for correct and comprehensive National
CALENDER.
The nature. uses. and extraordinary sanitary
effects OF Fl OSTETTER,S STOMACH BlTTEkS,
the staple tonic and alterat.ee Of more than half
the Christian world fully set forth in its
pages. which ara also interspereed with pictorial
illustrations. aviuabie receipts for the household
and farm, humorous anecdotes, and other instiuc-
tive and amusing reading matter, original and
selected. Among the Animals to appear with the
opening Of the year; this viii be one Of the most
useful. and may be had for the asking. Send for
copies to the Central Manuiactury. at Pittsburg
Pa. or to the nearest dealer in. HOSTtTT Err 5
STOMACH 3iTrERS. The Bitters are sold in
every city, town and village, and are extensively
used throughout the entire civilized world.
Dec. 2,-im.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-12-16

~ Quite al alarm OF fire was raised on
Tuesday night last. The stoyepipe Of MIR.
Reuben Aliens house was considerably afIe
We frequently have these significant remind
ers of the promise, from our town authori
ties, of fire engine. his is now the season
for fires, and we indulge in the hope of soon
seeing FIRE engine On cur strcets-eycn if only
to ariuse he children.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-12-16

FuRNiTURE.-We had the pleasure of
visiting the extensive furniture establishment
of Messrs. William II. Muir & Son, Alexandria
Virginia. Their assortment is one of the
largest to be found in the south, and embraces
every style, and price desired. Persons
wishing to purchase furniture would do well
to visit, or ordc: from Msssrs Muir Son.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-12-16

BALTIMORE CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE. We
have received the first number Of the
Baltimore advocate, editei and published by
DR.. Thos, L. Bond and Rev. r. A. Holland
The contents include sermon by Rev. R. a
Holland, several interesting editorials and
much other matter OF general interest The
paper is gotten up in excellent style and will
be welcomed by the many old friends of DR..
Bond. We wish it success.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-12-16

ing from arrangements of the functions OF the.
liver; and Why suffer for weeks and mouths,
when remedy so certain is at hand TIE
Morning Star Bitters, if properly used. will
overcome all this turpidity and produce heal
Thy action. aid restore you to health. Use as
directed aud we can assure you there will be
many OF us who will bless the day they be
an touse the Morning Star Bitters.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-12-16
I'm DFOTSfnent,

The roaamaster, for the Eastern district,
has had his force out Oh The back streets and
alleys, in this place. The mud holes and m
passable places on East-Back street and Wa
ter street have been filed up, and an excel
lent grade has been made. The old Well. on
Water Street has also been cleaned out, and
a new pump and stock put i'll. These i'm
provements were badly needed, and we think
the Board of Trustees deserving the lhanks
of the community-together with the Herald,
for its '.stirrings up
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-12-16

CHRISTMAS GIFTS. III ycu wish to make a
substantial Christmas present, call on J. W.
Banner and get "a set Of silver forks, spoons,
fine silver cups, or select something from
his extensive assortment. Of fine cutlery, such
as ivory handled breakfast and tea knives,
&c. Dec. LIFT
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-12-16

sg- iFe understand that Mines s Bros,
of Page county Iron Works, have twenty
boat loads OF iron now ready for shipment,
and are awaiting the rise Of the Shenandoah
river sufficient to boat it 10 market. This fer
tile little Valley needs a rail road or river Or
canal improvement very badly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-12-16

~ We ask the indulgence ofour subscrb-
ers for the very bad quality of paper upon
which the Herald has been printed, for several
weeks. The mills, from which we get our
supply, have had heavy run, and have been
unable TO furnish % better article. We prom
ism, when this lot has been used up, to send
out much better article.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-12-16
Inceptam 1863. Eureka. Eureka. Eu.

Ii is now universally acknowledged that, as
corrective for all diseases resulting from a
disordered condition of the liver, the Morning
Star Bitters 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 hose who
have not known its virtues may be induced TO
avoid sickness and distress by its timely USE
As the hot wcater is now upon us, thous
ands suffer from chills and fever remttent
fever dyspepsia, nervous weakness, headache,
loss Of appetite, and general debility, a.. ars-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-12-16

~ MISS JANE MYERS would inform her
friends that she keeps a general assortment of
NOTIONS, together with her large stock of
Millinery Goods. great many nice Holiday
presents, bott for the little ones and older
persons, can be obtained at her Store opposite
the Herald office.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-12-16
s11E SAYURDAY EVENING POST.

Ys1IE SATURDAY EVENING POST.
THREE MONTHS GRATIS ]
This "cheapest aud best of the Literary Week
rs is of.rias unequalied inducements to new
bscribers.
In the first paper of October. it commenced a
brilliant Novelet called "a Family Falling" by
Elizabeth Prescott. 1t also is running a
serial. called George Canterbury's WILL" by
Mrs Henry Wood tbs famous author OF "East
Lynne &c.
New Noveets will continually succeed each
other. Among hose already on hand. or in
progress. are '.Under Ban by Amanda NJ.
Douglas "Leonie's Secret" by Frank Lee Ben
edict; A Novelet, by hrs. Hosmor. &c.
The Post also gives the Gems Of the English
Magazines.
New Subscribers for 1870 viii have their sub
scriptions date back to the paper OF October I'd,
until the large extra edition of that date Is ex-
haustcd. This will be thirt5en papers in addi-
ton to the regular weekly numbers for lS10-cf
fifteen months in all When our extra edition
is exhausted, the names of all new subscribers for
1870 will be entered on our list thevery week they
are received.
TERMS.-S2.50 a year; Two copies, 81 Four
copies SIS Five copies (and one gratIs) S9.-One
copy OF The Post and one of The Ladys Friend,
81.
A copy Of the large and beautiful Premium
Steel Engraying-'Taking the Measure of the
Wedding Rim" engraved ia England at a cost
of $200-wili DE sent 10 every full ($25 sub
scriber, and TO every person sending club. -
This is a truly beautiful engraving!
Address IL. PETERSON & co.
$40 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
Va. Specimen copies sent for five cents.
[NUIHEn for sale by
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-12-16

LIFE INsURANCE.-.The attaftion of our read
ers is called TO the advertisement OF the
Equality Life Insurance Company, This
company will be found as liberal to the ensu-
red as any in the State aud will recommend
itself to any who desire TO make provisions
for the futbre welfare Of their families.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-12-16

THE MERCHANTS HoTEL,-O Pratt street.
Baltimore, is still enjoying a fine patronage
under the Management of Mr. Schofield and
his very accommodating assistant See adver-
'tisement in another column.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-12-16
DIED.

On Wednesday last, the ,sth inst, Mr.. Geo.
Laniz, in the sist year of his age.
On the 4th inst, Mr. Joseph r. CofFlnan, in
the Goth year of his age.
On the 9th alt. Mrs. Polly Esep, aged 81
years.
Miss Sarah Catherine Beeler, was born in
the year of our Lord 1915, November, tho
9th. Died in the year of our Lord 1859, Ne.
vember, 18th aged 20 years and day.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-12-16

RS- We are pleased to know that our
friend. McGinnis, at Marrow Passage, pro
poses building quite number of permanent
Lime kilns. Together with the extensive
Saw Mills &C., McGinnis will soon have
fourishrng little Village.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-12-16

ssg- Maj. Haukins, Of Augusta, Co., Genera!
Travelling Agent for the Elpa lily Life 1nsur>
once Company, delivered au address in the
Court house. on Monday last, upon he general
subject Of life Insurance. Quite an interest
seems to be growing in the subject.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-12-16

The 4th quarterly meeting for Woodstock,
circuit, will De held in the Methodist Church
ofthis place, beginning Saturday 18th, Christ
mas, at II o'clock, A N.
There will be preaching on Sunday Goth at
Mt. Olive, lo3 A. NJ. and at Locust Grove, at
q o'clock, P. VI
Dec. 16, ct. JOHN W. WOLFE, Pastor.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-12-16

'CHaAP BoB. Our young friend Bob
Hoshourhas commenced his career rs a ,eheap
JOHN and judging from his efforts on Cour:
day, we predict for him success in the bust
ness Of auctioneering
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-12-16
pF9traCteG Meeting,

protracted meeting unier the charge Of
Rev. Levi Keller is in progress at ST. Peters
Church, near TOMS Brook, in tits county.
About thirty-fve have made profession of
religion. of which number twelve have united
Campbell was present and contribute yalua-
bic assistance