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HARDWARE
200 tons assorted Iron, Steel.
Blacksmiths', Carpenters Shoemakers' and Tan
ners' Tools.
Castings and Hollow-ware.
Table and Pocket Cutlery.
Spoons.
Locks of all kinds. ----
500 kegs Nails, Scissors.
Crockery and Queensware.
Glassware, Tinware, &C., &C.
For sale by $50 til Z. B. JACOBS.
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CLOTHING
A large stock of all qualities and Gentlemen's Fur
nishng Goods. On hand and for sale h.
$50 If Il. & b. JACOBS.
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Dry GOODS
1900 pieces Prints, assorted, English, French and
American.
40 bales Brown Domestic.
A full variety of beached Domestic.
I.owels and Spun Yarns.
Kerseys and Linseys.
Ticking, Checks Hickory Stripes.
Denims, Brown and Beached Drilling.
Broadcloth, Cassimeres.
Jeans Tweeds. &C. &c &c.
223 cases Boots and Shoes all desert ptons.
400 dozen Mems, Boys and Childrens Hats, of all
qualities.
Shelf Goods of all descriptions.
For sale by $50 If E. Il B. JACOBS.
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b,ra gentlemen OF Chieago-such i lie ronor.
Ionpfeloasssa together and ordered three copies u
mans gssia . ee illustrated with Dores md Flaw
three comics M many Of The rare Dante prints Only
per copy. = asiu the cost Will De $1,000
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GRocERIEs- .. ..
100 sacks Coffee
80 hhds. Sugar, all grades.
40 bbls. crushed and pulverised
90 Molasses
40 Il bbls. =
1900 sacks Salt.
10 bbs. Mackerel. @
% u bbs.
so kits
600 sacks Corn.
50 Oats.
% Bran.
so bales Hay.
s. bbls. Olive Branch Whisky.
SO FIetchers
40 Smiths
90 Wheat
90 =. Bourbon and Rye, all grades.
90 I casks Brandy
10 Port Wine,
10 Madeira. Sherry and Malaga Wines.
s bbls Peach and Apple Brandy
10 Ginger, Glove and Orange Brandy.
2 pipes Holland Gin.
:. Jamaica Rum.
For sale by ssotf] E.&B.JACOBs.
EyIRE ARMs-
A large and varied assortment of Fowling Pieces
and Pistols For sale by
scott T. B.JACOBS.
son BALES INDIA BAGGING-For sale by
AV $50 If E. & B. JACOBS
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-05-06
Management of Pasture.

Properly managed pasture lands should
yield larger profit than any others; but
producing no more than the estimate above
stated. They must be broken up to the
depth of eight or ten inches in the fall or
winter, if possible. After being thus ex-
posed to the action of the frost in winter,
let it be exposed to the ameliorating infu-
ence of the sun in summer, By the con-
slant stirring required in the cultivation of
the corn crop. When again put in grass,
though intended only for pasture, liberal
supply of red clover should be sowu with
other grasses, not SO much on account of
the pasture it will produce, Though for
one or two years this will be very i'm
portant item, as the effect it will have with
its extensive roots in enriching the soil and
rendering it friable and mellow, thus pro-
noting the growth of the other grasses.
When the clover has made a good start,
aboutth latter part of the month of May.
good dressing with plaster must not on
any account be omitted, say bushel and
half to the acre, TO be sown in the morn
ing when the dew is on.--.jadge Jones Of
| Delnrdre.
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WOODSTOCK, THURSDAY, MAY 6, 1869. sag,. NO. s.

states, ana Ioll0Wed yOn near ten years &c
let you slip through my fingers. No,
Henry Bardwell, you know me too vel
to think that but l will give you fai,
play. You have knife and SO have
They are as near alike as it is possible tc
get knives, so come up on the hurricane
deck, and we'll settle the affair at once
The two men ascendcd to the upper
deck of the steabher, followed by mum.
Der of passengers, and stopped, facing
each other just aft of the smoke stack
The captain appeared, and tried to dis
suade the men from their purpose, but his
words had no effect wha tevcr.
Now, murderer Kissed Elton as he
raised his knife, defend yourself The
thirst for revenge is consuming mep
Their knives were both raised above
their heads. and then they descended
flashing brightly in the moonlight, and
then FLASHED together with sharp sound
Both the men we're skilled in the use
Bowie. and it was evident to the spectators
that the contest, as far as strength and
skill were concerned, was equal.
Fiercer and fercer grew the fight; the
knives flashed up and down, and FLASHED
loudly together. Each man kept his eyes
fixed on the face of his antagonist, and
neither moved from the position he had
first taken. a- .
Atlength, Elton, by fierce down.
ward cut, knocked the knife from Bard.
wells hand, but the same blow broke his
own. They clutched each other instantly,
then their eyes glowing with passion, and
their respiration hard and quick.
Back and forth they struggled with
each other over the steamers deck, nei.
ther getting the better of the other
At last, holding each other by the throat
with vice-like grip, they struggled tc
the railing that ran around the edge Of
the deck. They struggled with each 9TH
er more ferccly; and their eyes started
from their very sockets. They threw
themselves against the railing, as they
struggled to throw each other to the deck,
and that frail barrier with a sudden crash
gave way. and the combatants, still hold.
ing each other tightly, went overheard!
There was a quick cry. sudden splash
and Charles Elton and Henry Bardwell
disappeared forever beneath the bosom Of
the Missouri.
: The Mercury was stopped and backed
and fruitless search made for the two men
When it was over, she steamed rapidly
from the scene of that dark, double TRACE.
dy, and arrived at St. Louis, at sunrise
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A9rifnltnral and Domestic.
How to Wash Ea silly.

AAVW ~ WASH GA~SAkys
A housekecper thus writes to the Psu-
RE Farmer -
''For the benefit of the sisterhood who
do their own washing, I want to give
recipe, which I have proved and know To-
be good. 1t was given me By friend
who has used it number of years, and
says it will not injure the clothes Wash
ing-day is the most tiresome of the week
to be sure machines and wringersh have done
much to Tighten the labors, but even with
these, I wash moro easily by using the
fluid. / wish some one would try this re-
cipe, and report how it works. Here it is:
Five pounds of sal-soda, one pound of bo-
rax. one pound Of unslacked lime. Dis
solve the soda and borax in one gallon of
boiling water; then pour them both into
eight gallons of cold water; then stir a few
times and let it stand until morning, when
he clear fluid should be poured off into
jars, ready for use. For two pals full Of
water half pint of the compound Soak
your clothes over night, putting soap on
the soiled parts. In the morning wiring
them out and put them on to boil FIRST put
ting some of the fluid and soap into the
boiler. After boiling ten or twelve min
utes, take them out into your machine or
tub, and the dirt will rub right off; then
rinse well in two waters. Some will say
it will not do to boil dirty clothes; just try
it, and you viii find that your clothes will
be cleaner, and you will not be near as
tired "
Charred Cebs for Hog Cholera.
A correspondent Of the Prairie Farmer,
gives the following preventive for hog chol-
era -
Collect your cobs all in pile and burn
them until they are thoroughly charred,
then wet them out. Sprinkle brine or salt
on the Goals and let your hogs eat all they
want Farmers, try it, and my word for
it, your hogs will do we'll. When fassen-
ing, give once in two weeks; stock hogs
once a month. When you want to feed
them cob coal, let them do without salt for
few days over the regular time, SO :hat
they will eat more freely of the coal Last
winter 1 neglected giving my hogs cob
coal. and the result was. in the spring they
took the cholera; ten of them had it bad.
I raked up the cobs in the lot and charred
them we'll, then sailed the coal freely
They all ate of the coal but three that were
too far gone to get up. They died; the
rest got we'll. ! was surprised the next
morning to see in their discharges large
amount of worms. My belief is, the worms
are what do the mischief.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-05-06
Joining the 'MasOns.

must tell you of the pcrils and trials
had to undergo to become mason. On
the evening in question I presented my
self at the door Of the lodge-room No. &c,
666, sign Of the skull and cross bones -
was conducted to an ante-room, where
five Or six melancholy chaps in sashes
and embroidered napkins were waiting to
receive me. On my entrance, they all
got up and tnrned back somersaults, and
thenresumed their seats. A big fat fell
low, who sat in the middle, and who
seemed to be the proprietor, then said !:
"Sinner from the outer world, advance"
| advanced. will you give up every
thing to join 2" "Not if I know it," If
said "there is my wife and fourteen fine
CHI" another party here told me to
say Eyes," as it was merely matter of
form. So said, Eyes give up every
thing" The fellows in the towels then
groaned, and said 'tis WE'LL" ''Do you
swear never to reveal anything you may
see or hear this evening to any human be-
ing nor your wife?" said, 'pon my
word / will"
They then examined my teeth and
felt my muscles and made me pat out
my tongue then groaned again, I said sis
you don't feel we'll have got little bot
tie here that WILL" The fat man
here took the bottle from me and told me
to shut up. He then, in voice of thun-
der, said, "bring forth the goat" An
other fellow then comes up with big
black cloth to blind me- ''No you don't,
Mr.. Mason, I said no tricks on travel.
lers, if you please / don't believe in
playing blind mans buff with goat I'll
ride the devil if you like, but I don't 60
in blind. Stand back, or I'll knock you
into smithereens. They were to much
for me, however, so I had to submit to be
blindfolded. The goat was then led in,
and l could hear him making an awful
racket among the furniture. / began to
feel that l was urgently wantedat home,
butt was in for it, and could not help
myself. Two or three fellows then seized
me, and with Economical laugh pitched
me on the animals back, telling me at the
anne time tolook out for squalls. have
been in good many fuses, Mr. Editor !;
[ have been in an election fight I have
been pitched out Of four-story window
[ have gone down in railroad collision
but this little goat excursion was ahead of
them all. The COMPOUNDED things must
be all wings and horns. It bumped me
against the tables and chairs, and the
stove and the ceiling but l hung
on like Trojon. turned front somer-
saults, and rolled over until | thought it
was all over with me. / was just on the
point of giving up when the bandage fell
from my eyes, and the goat bounded
through the window, with a yell like a
Canaan che Indian giving up the ghost. /
was in lodge of Masons. They were
dancing war dance around big skull,
and playing leap frog, and turning hand
springs, and the big fat fellow of the an
te-room was standing on his head in the
corner.
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corner.

I believe there is no period in life SO
happy as that in which thriving lover
leaves his mistress after his FIRST su ccess
His JOY is more perfect then than at the
moment of his own eager vow, and her
understanding bushes. Then ne is think
ing most of her and is to a certain degree
embarrassed by the effort necessary for
his success. But when the promise has
been given him, and he is able to escape
into the domain of bis own heart, he is a
conquerer who has mastered half CONT
nent by his own strategy. 1t never oc-
ours to him-he hardly believes that his
success is more than that which is the or
binary lot of man. He never reflects that
all the married fogies who he knows and
despises, have just as much ground for
pride, if such pride were enduring, that
silent, dull, old lady whom he sees and
quizzes, has at some period been deemed
a worthy prize as his priceless galleon ;
and so deemed by as bold captor as him
self tas aa
Some one has said chat every young
mother, when her first child is born, re-
CARDS the baby as the most wonderful
production Of that description which the
world has yet seen. And this, too, con-
yiction is so strong as the conviction Of
the young successful lover, that he has
achieved triumph which should enable
him down to late generation. As he goes
along he has contempt for other men,
for they know nothing of such glory as
his. As he pores over his Blackstone, he
remembers that he does SO, not SO much
that he may acquire law, as that he may
acquire Helen; and then all other pores
over Blackstone are low and mean in hi.
/ sight-are incrcenary in their views anc
unfortunate in their ideas, for they have
no Helen in view.
Old Billy W was dying. lie wa
an ignorant man, and a very wicked on
DIR. Dan excellent physician and yer.
pious man, was attending him. The oil
fellow asked for bread. The doctor ap
preached the bedside, and in very sol
emn tone remarked, my dear fellow
man cannot live by bread alone No,
said the old fellow. slightly reviving. he
bleeged to have few vegetables Th
n LII J u
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PAYS BETTER

IN Than good coat OF PANT
ON houses, farming implements, ct cetera.
Paints of all colors ground in pure Linseed oil,
u, Il, and pound cans; pure White Lead in pure
oil. in l2115 and Is ID. kegs; Dry Paints of all
kinds, Inseed Oil, Spirits Turpentine, Varnishes,
etc. A fine assortment of Paint Brushes, sash
Tools; camel and sable Hair Brushes for stripping
and lettering always hand and for SALE at short
profits, at b. .Schmitts Drug and Variety store.
one door south of the Herald office.
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Turning the Tables.

"Halt Your money or your life Throw
up your hands," exclaimed stranger.
stepping out from the shadow, accompa-
nying the words might plainly be heard
the sharp click of a pistol. The person
addressed was a weary newspaper man
vending his lonely way homeward in the
outskirts of the city about three o'clock
the other morning.
"Oh, yes, certainly. I'm in no hurry
Only walking for exercise. Just as soon
hold up my hands as not. l am not arm
ed. Please turn that pistol little to one
side. 1t makes me nervous. a
Hand over your cash"
''Havn't nary red with me- You see
they took that all away from me when
they entered my name upon the books !''
"When did they take your money from
you 2"
''Oh yes; why at the pest house. You
see I am small pox patient, just out for
exercise. They won't let me walk about
in the daylight with my face in this con.
dition, so have to 60 it after dark and
late at night, when the streets are empty.
By the way, stranger, the wind is rather
in your direction, and unless you are not
particular about it, it may be just as we'll
to stand on the other side. [ have got my
old silver watch though. If you like it,
come and take it. You are at perfect lib
erty to search me, if you like, only don't
point that pistol this way. it is uncomfort-
able. Do you want the. old watch ?"
"No, thank you," said the robber, back
ing away and around toward the other side.
II could not take away anything from a
man as unfortunate as you are. Here !;
here's half dollar for you, poor fellow.
Go and get something to drink, !" said he,
and he threw the coin toward him, still
backing off; Gas you are only walking for
exercise, it won't incommode you"
ooh. not particle, I'd just as soon
walk with you, if you desire it. Either
way, though. it's all the same to me-
Thank you, for your half. Won't you join
me and drink TO my recovery"
"Well, you go round the block the 9th
er way, and as l have not hurt you, say
nothing about having met me. | guess
I'll go this way" and then watching until
the supposed small pox patient turned the
corner, he started off in full run in the
opposite direction. vel 7
Mr.. Newspaper man proceeded on home
ward, undisturbed, and slept the sleep Of
of one who enjoys the consciousness Of
having done good thing, and four bits
better off for having met higvayman.
| If you have a friend who loves you
who has studied your interest and happi
ness, be sure to sustain him in adversely
Let him feel that his former kindness il
appreciated, and that his love was no
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-05-06
REEN's MANSION HOUSE,

REEN'S MANSION HOUSE,
(T ALEXANDRIA, VA,
is y First-class Hotel in every respect. The
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 y P. NJ,
JAMES GREEN, Proprietor.
Jan. Z. 'G9-ly
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N a tional Hotel,
WOODSTOCK, VA,

C. N E E B, Proprie t or.
"AVING leased and refurniseed the National
II Hotel, in Woodstock l respectfully solicit
a 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 one of 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, and accommodating SER
wants will be employed. The Bar will be
supplied with The choicest wines and liquors.
An experienced ostler will be in attendance at
all times. [Apr,l Is, '6S'-t
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~EwING MACHINES.

- Messrs. Bushong Wright have the
exclusive Agency, for the county of Shenan
doah. for the sale of the new improved Com
mon Sense Sewing Machine. 1t is the hest,
simple, durable. compact and cheap machine
manufactured. Every family should have one.
SOLD AND DELIVERED FOR SIS.
Perfect satisfaction has been given wherever
these machines have been delivered.
Address BUSHONG & WRIGHT,
Maurertown, Shenandoah Co., W..
Dec 5 '6S-tf
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SfItft 2aetru.
[From the Maryland Republican. ]
M MORIES.

From the Maryland Republican,
IGNORES.
By z. d. :.
Here a tiny shred Of gold
Interlaeing with my fingers,
And a thousand dreams of old:
Here a picture of my love-
Fondly now my mem'ry fingers,
But the lost one is ADORE.
Here letter, old and worn,
Full of tenderness and feeling,
But tits faded now, and torn:
All ! what pathos in each line;
Ali what love and faith revealing.
Sweet, eonfiding girl of mine.
Here rosebud, never blown,
Though its fragrance hath departed
Exhales a sweetness not its own,
Atween the leaves of Shelby pressed.
Back, vain tears, why have ye started?
Weep her not, she's with the blcss'd.
Here harp, its cords are still
Still the hand that walked its numbers,
Yet thou hast the power to thrill,
Tho no music wakes the night
And the lovely harper slumbers,
Thou recallest her to sight.
Yes, to faithful mem'ry true,
Bringest back the loved and CHERISHED,
Whom 1 long since babe adieu.
Here her Bible speaks in love,
"Tho' thine earthly house DO perish'd,
There are mansions built above"
To those mansions thou art gone
There where angels harps are ringing;
l am left alone, alone!
May l not when life is Ger,
Blest, with thee unite in singing
Hymns of praise on yonder shore?
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-05-06

To CURE WARTS. Take a small piece
Of raw beef, steep it all night in vinegar,
cut as much from it as will cover the wart,
tie it on; or if the exoresence is on the
forehead, fasten il on with strips Of stick
ing plaster. 1t may be removed in the
day and put on every night In one fort
night the wart will peel off. The saa:s
prescription will cure corns.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-05-06

MERCHANTS HOTEL.
wi ON THE EUROPEAN PLAN.
Room, IS cts. per day; or Regular Fare, 50
per day.
Cor. Hanover and Pratt Streets,
BALTIMORE, MD.
Three Squares from the D. & o. Il. R. De-
pot, and within Five (5) Minutes walk of the
Principal STEAMBOAT WIZARDS.
HENRY SCHOFIELD, Prop'r.
Dec. 10 186S-1y.
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Who tugs the breathing bellows;
Where anvils ring, in every land,
Hes loved by all good fellows.
And here's to him who goes ahead
And through the globe is blowing,
Or with stout arm the axe doth WELD
While ancient oaks are bowling.
Here's to the deliver in the mime
The sailor on the ocean,
With those of every craft and line,
Who work with true devotion.
Our love for her who toils in gloom,
Where cranks and wheels are clanking !;
Bereft is she of natures bloom,
Yet God in patience thanking
A curse for him who sneers at toll,
And shuns his share of labor:
The knave who robs his native soil,
While leaning on his neighbor.
Here may thif truth he taught on earth,
Grow more and more in favor,
There is no pealth but o,ees ate srorM
To handicraft and labor-
Then pledge the founders of our wealth
The builders of our nation;
We know their worth, now to their health
Drink we with acclaim alton!
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Nott1 Cards.
Up. HEIRONIMUs, PKorn1Eron.

Having leased for term of years the TAf-
LOR HOTEL PROPERTY, long and favor
ably known to the travelling public, and hav-
ing cleansed the house and refurnished it 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.
1 confidently appeal to The public for a
generous patronage.
J.P. HEIRONIMUS.
Nov. &c, 1868.
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SIBERT HOUSE,
We W a R K E T, "a
II rynTrT Dpnuriatar

FTNHE proprietor respectfully informs the public
that he has repaired and refitted this we'll
known House. and is now prepared to receive
and accommodate the travelling public and afford
them such 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 lar is furnished with the best liquors.
The stable will always be supp led with excellent
provender. He respectfully solicits share OF
public patronage [may IS, 1858.
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DAINT1NG,
GRA1XlNG,
PAPERING, &c.
lam always ready and prepared to do all
kinds of work in my line of bushes, at short
notice and on reasonable terms. l am also
prepared to do
ALL KINDS OF RNING.
solicit the patronage of the public, and
return thanks for past patronage.
Sept. "a, If. JNO. II. FRAVEL.
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If you have friend who loves you,
who has studied your interest and happi-
ness, be sure to sustain him in adversely.
Let him feel that his former kindness is
appreciated, and that his love was moi
thrown away. $500 ~
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II EONIDAS TRIPLETT,
Ia ATTORNEY AT LAW,
MOUNT JACKSON, SHENANDOAH, VA,
Will practice in all the courts of Shenandoah
and the adjoining counties.
Oct. 90, '6S
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Select goftry.
TOAST FOR LABOR.

Here's to the man with horny hand,
Who tugs the breathing bellows;
Where anvils ring, in every land,
Hes loved by all good fellows.
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