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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-13

THERE are some sad sights in this
world great city sacked and burned
a battlefield after a great Slaughter
London in the midst of plague-a ship
burning at sea- family pining in star
vation-a jug of molasses wrecked upon
the pavement. All bad, it is true. But
to us, the saddest sight of all is an old
bachelor wearing toward the end of his
journey of life, his great duties undone.
Miserable creature Just look at him /;
his shirt buttons of-his stockings out
at toes-not son or daughter, nor q rel
alive to drop tear, close his eyes in
death, or to leave his money to-nobody,
in fact, to care for him-"shunned by
saint and sinner p
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-13

A dispatch from Houston, Texas, re-
ports an unprecedented food in Colorado
Valley. The telegraph lines have been
down five days west of Lagrange, and
we can hear nothing from beyond. The
water is all over the country, in some
places twenty feet deep and still rising.
Lagrange is being evacuated. Columbus
is deserted, the women and children hav-
ing mostly gone. Houses are seen float
ing past Lagrange. The water is in the
tops of trees in bottom lands, and ap-
preaching the trestling near the railroad
bridge at Columbus, but the heavy rise
has not yet reached there. Most of the
crops in the valley are destroyed. A
later report is that the water is ten feet
deep in the courthouse square in Las
grange. 1t is estimated that twenty-five
houses have been seen passing down the
st cam. The river is still rising.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-13
THE LEtsIsLArUKE.
FIOaIerial District.

NASHVILLE, July l, 1869.-To the peo-
pie of Davidson, Robertson, Montgomery
and Cheatham counties: Solicitations by
letter and in person received for the past
few weeks from every county in this float
erial district, and representative, as | am
induced to believe, of the solid and SUBJ
stantial portion of the constituency, have
brought me forward al a candidate for
your sufrsges for a seat in the next Legis-
lature.
In obedience to these calls, hereby an
nounce myself q candidate, and propose
to meet assemblies of the people on every
proper occasion before the 9Th of August.
l do not affect that l do not desire to be
elected, though, for myself l could more
probably employ the time. But, believ-
ing that | understand the immediate
business necessary for the promotion Of
the interests of the people Of the district,
and that some previous legislative expe-
rience has qualified me for the position, |
offer myself.
am in favor Of the most prompt ac-
tion that can be had by the Governor, the
Legislature,o or the people in their sovereign
opacity under the Bill OF Rights, or all
lOnlOlBSu, 10 secure tue dsSSnUllDS Vi
a Convention at the earliest practi.
able moment, to amend the con
tuition and laws, and remove
all existing disabilities in regard to the
elective franchise. The most feasible plan
conformabe to law, is The best, and the one
l will favor by vote and voice. The priv.
ileges now enjoyed BY any portion of the
community, l do not propose to disturb.
The business interests of this constituent
cy in several important features demand
legislationt. The mercantile community, in
my judgm en- needs a representative who
comprehends their wants and sympathizst
with their condition under present laws
| The general economic interests of the peo
pie in every pursuit, while requiring
broader and more liberal legislation, shoulC
be under the discipline of stricter statutes
| and such measures shall receive my sup
port.
In this brief card, these are all tn,
points necessary to alluded to, but in be
coming candidate expect TO meet voter
of every kind and deal frankly, and will
this view, l lay my name before you.
If r.. B. CHEATHAM
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-13
FRANOE.

The Proposed Change In she Ministry.
PARIS, July 1l.-At a meeting of the
Ministersof the Priyy Council held to- day
IN order 70 discuss the Emperor's message
to the national assembly, which organizes
on Monday, when the left centre will pre-
sent its resolutions, NJ. Rouher will read
the Emperor's message which comedies the
demand of the left centre in regard to the
autonomy of the assembly As yet no
change has been effected in the ministry.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-13

A veracious citizen Of Middletows,
Ohio, arriving at the railway station late
at night, recently, and walking up to
town, saw a ghost. A pale light seemed
to hang on the gable of the new river
bridge. This slowly resolved itself into
human figure, wrapped in sheet Of
white, the features of which seemed to be
those ola female distressed, and imploI-
ing attention. The right arm of the
figure was slowly raised and pointed
directly upon the river, and when it
seemed to indicate point near the old
dam, it stopped. and instantly the whole
houre vanished
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-13
FOREIGN.

BREsr, July 12.--Dispatehes through
tnel new cable from the Great Eastern, mp
to this morning, state that the steamer was
on New FeundIand, and only thirty miles
from the spot where the splice is to be
made. Signals good. All well.
BEIeRAyE July l2.-The proposition
establishing equality among all the citi-
zens has been promulgated by the govern
ment
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-13
IRELAND.
Tend. Or rea.as. and ora..g.

Tends Of Fenians and Orangemen.
Belfast, July PA riot occurred
here yesterday between Orangsmen and
Catholics for Moblow Supreme, much ex
element prevailing, At length the riot
ers we're dispersed, only one arrest made
GALWAY, July l2.-Fenian outrsgss
sre almost Of daily Occurrence. Last
night Capt. Lonebart was shot near his
own house in this vicinity and fatally
wounded. The assassin was arrested
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-13

A horrible murder was committed in
Lee county, Ga, Friday. Two women,
in the employment of Henry Turner, had
falling out, and one, Florine, formerly q
slave Of Col. Gamble, of Augusta, ways
laid the other and beat her brains out
with lightwood knot. She was arrested
and made full confession. Jealousy led
her to commit the crime, there being an
improper intimacy between her husband
and her HicfiIn
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-13
INCIDENT AND ACCIDENT

ALBANY, n. Y, July ia woman,
giving her name as Louiss Walsh, was
arrested last night with portions of the
silver chalice stolen from St. Mary's
Church 10 her possession. The woman
saws she has two children in Brooklyn,
that her husband deserted her, and she is
destitute.
Ardrew Baden, drover Of this city, was
Killed Saturday morning on the Boston
Railroad, near Hensdali. He had charge
Of some cattle for Brighton, and it is sup
rosed he fell between the cars.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-13
NEW YORK.
Child Murder Punishable

ALBANY, July 12-Mr. Hoffman has
refused an application TO commute SEN
tencs death passed upon Noah Biglow, in
Sullivan county for numbering q child,
he said that the sentence was just and he
had no right to set aside the provisions Of
the law. If even the culprit is of weak
iufEilert
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-13
RICHMOND.
Official Rsturns-A Negro Mol

UHItN NJ HFINIE Ub-Eh MY 70 HUI
RICHMOND, July IL Official election
returns 30 far show that the blacks voted
closes to their registered strength than the
whites did.
The less intelligent blacks are not gen.
orally disposed to accept the situation.
Yesterday Walker negro was set upon
bv a colOred mob on one of the public
promensdes, and had to be rescued by
whites,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-13
asst Tuesday NIGHT the hsnkatG

Last Tuesday night the bank at Green
upsburg, Kentucky, was entered by
burglars, who cut hole through the wall
and forced open the safe, after breaking
off the steel plates. They were so long
in doing this part of the job that day
broke upon them just as they were on
the point of securing the contents of the
safe, and they were compelled to make
their escape without the plumber which
they labOred so industriously to obtain.
They retreated so hastily that they for
got their tools, and the whole kit fell into
the hands Of the officers Of the bank.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-13

A SHORT time since, lot of whisky
was shipped from Pittsburg to San Fran
cisco the charges on which were thirty
dollars barrel in gold A cOrrespOn-
den, of the Pittsburg Commercial writing
on the exhorbitancy of the charge, says
the whisky could have been shipped by
rail from Pittsburg to New York, thence
NV sea TO Australia, thence to England,
back to New York and Pittsburg, from
Pirsburg ria New York again to Calls
fornia. and from there to China or Japan,
travelling distance considerably greater
than the circumference Of the globe, for
less money than it cost to send 1T BY a
continuous line of railroad from Pitts
burg to San Francisco.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-13
vi EMPHIS.


The Chinese Labor Convention.
MEMPHIS, July 12-Hotels are rapidly
filling up with delegates to the Chinese
Labor Convention which meets tomorrow.
Koopman Choap, the importer, telegraphs
that be will be here tomorrow. Plsnters
from various parts of the Southwest are
here in strong force.
Aldermen In Trouble.
Capiases were issued to-day for the ar
rest Of four members of the Board Of Al
dermen, charged with malfeasance in Of
fne
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-13

The Georgia railroad is transporting
two thousand tons of railroad iron for the
Wills Valley railroad, and four hundred
tons for the road from Knoxville into
Kentucky. The iron is shipped from
New York.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-13
ENGLAND.

The GOyernment and the Irish Church
~ ~ Question. 20 -
DoSDoN, July 11.--At a cabinet meet.
ing, held yesterday. il was resolved that
the government will not concur, in any of
the Irish Church bill thaswill in any way
impair the principle Of local, diseudow-
ment. Il is rumored that Lords Clarendon,
Granville, and Harrington eVinced a dis
position to yield, but they were firmly
overruled by other members present.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-13

OLD PEoPLE.-The editor of the Daw-
sun (Ga) Journal recently counted
twenty-six persons in that town between
the ages of sixty and eighty-four years,
and thinks it speaks well for the health
Of that town.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-13

Motley is devOting himself to the
dinner eating part of his diplomatic du-
ties in England with an assiduity which
must win for him as much respect as
was achieved in the same line by his
predecessor. ..".
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-13

SOMEBODY says that Mrs. Stanton is
the salt, Anna Dickinson the pepper,
and Mrs. Anthony the vinegar of the
Woman's Rights movement.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-13

The great eclipse begins in Asia on
the Sth of August, and though it may
seem strange to many, ends in this cOun-
try on the eth.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-13

ARIZONA adVices state that grasshop-
pers are making their appearance in
great numbers ......... .....
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-13

WHY is a newspaper like a wife? Be-
cause every man ought to have one Of
his own.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-13
Public Square,
Opposite Upper End of the Markethou

WE PRESENFSaTHIScISEASoN. MOST
the LARGEST and FINEST
stock Of Linen Clothing in Tennessee. Our
goods are the most perfect character in POI
of FABRIC. CUT. FIT, GENERAL MAX
UP And ELEGANT PROPORTION. These
goods are known to hass undergone thorough
process Of shrinking Ibsfors making up, and
beautifully laundried after they are made. =
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-10-28

Agrifnltnra1 8sading.
THE FARM.

Farming is a profession, not to say
science. Ii any one doubts this state
ment let him leave his city home-for no
one bred in the country will doubt it
and undertake to cultivate even garden
or half an acre for the summer. He will
then find that knowledge is as essential to
the right use of the spade as of the pen,
and that there is as great difference be-
tween the scientific farming of Flanders,
where literally not weed is to be seen
and that of many of our farmers. the wealth
of whose soil is about equally divided be-
tween fruits and weeds, as between the
trade ola modern commercial city and the
barter of a back woods settlement. It ia
true that agriculture has been the last to
receive the impetus of modern science.
1t is true that many agriculturalists are
contented to go on in the ways of their
father, because experiments are costly.
But it is also true that they are unable to
compete with those who understood the
use ofnew instruments, method and fer
tilizers. Agriculture is also becoming in
this country popular recreation. Many
gentleman is content to spend on his
country seat money which he makes in
countingroom. The practical farmer is
thus able to get the benefit of expert
ments without paying for them. This
change in agriculture, which has con-
verified it from drudgery to an art, has
created demand for corresponding liter
allure. Fifty years ago stable agri-
cultural periodical did not exist on the
American Continent" Now every con-
siderable district has one, while almost
every weekly paper. secular Or religious,
has its agricultural department; and it
will not be long before something of a
library will be part of the furniture of
every well ordered farm.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-10-28
Deep Flowing.

In addition to the advantages that we
have often before stated in our tapers in
the Enquirer of deep blowing, it remains
for us to consider its vast Importance in
times Of great drought.
Mr.. Dalton, of England, has proved
that cubic foot of earth may contain
seven inches of water in depth and that
it may part with one-haIf of this water
and not be too dry for supporting vegeta-
ton. He used cylindrical vessel ten
inches in diameter, three feet deep, filled
with gravel, sand, and soil having dis
charge pipe at the bottom, by which to
measure the quantity Of water that run off,
and which gave perfect drainage, the top
of the soil being covered with grass, the
whole buried, so that the top was even
with the ground, shows that the earth
moderately moist will take up'three in
ches of water without carrying it beyond
the point of saturation.
This amount had in the proceeding dry
month been taken up by the plants and
evaporated, and, without making the soil
too dry, had so drawn upon it that it could
imbibe three inches that fell in four days.
Land plowed only six inches deep holds
only one and half inches of water, sub
ject to the use of vegetation. if no account
is made of water rising up through the
hard earth beneath. Ten days Of dry
weather in June, July or August, will
tell injuriously on plants that have only
six inches of earth beneath them from
which they can draw moisture but give
plants three feet Gas in Mr.. Daytons ex-
periment) of mellow earth, and there
would be nine inches in depth of water.
for the use of these plants-suficiont to
mature any crop our farmers raise, with
out one additional shower of the first day
of june
Mellow earth holds water, and the lar =
ger and deeper the reservoir, the better
guaranty against the injurious effects of
dry weather.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-10-28
A Belle out of Tune.

Mary Clenmer Ames, describing
''Things Gone By" at Washington,
writes as follows:-"The belle of the
past administration comes back expecting,
without doubt, to renew old conquests
and achieve new triumphs. The little
girl whom she left in short frocks she finds
in the places she filled. She wonders
what ais the faces of friends-she left
them smooth and young, she finds them
lined and old-and it does not occur to
her that they are making the same COM
ments on her own. The man whom she
refused in her imperious youth, because
he was poor and positionless, she finds
rich and powerful, with a fair wife by his
side, whom she cordially hates. The old
doorkeepers at the Capitol, who used to
swing back the doors of the Diplomatic
Gallery SO obsequiously at the very sight
of Hon. - daughter, are now among
things gone by. The new ones, in the
plain, middle-aged woman, recognize no
former belle. They challenge her-ask
her ifshc belongs to 'member's family"
The "open sesame" has gone from her
hands. She has no choice lut to go to a
side gallery, or to home-which. at pres
ent, means the hotel. She still assumes
full DRESS" lifts bare and bony neck
above girlish corsage of tulle, hangs the
roses Of June in her faded hair. But in
vain. She is queen without throne,
Her kingdom and her subjects are among
the things gone by. To the careless
young generation about her she is "only
an old maid who was belle once, man
ma says" She leaves Washington il
disappointment and disgust and she wal
wise woman who said that she would
s'never come back again"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-10-28
Let the Young Glover Grow.

Keep stock of all kinds off the fields
where young grass, and particularly young
clover of any kind, is growing, as the
tramp Of heavy animals, and the close
nipping of colts and sheep, will damage
the growth Of such young plants more
than the value of hay necessary to main--
tain the same animals while they may be-
feeding on a given field where young
clover is growing. No stock should be
allowed to Craze on young grass or clover
until after the end of the growing season.
And even then, it would be more pro6ta-
BILE to purchase hay, and allow the new
heritage to remain where it grew to pro-
tect the roots during the winter, and af-
ter decaying to afford pabulum to promote
the growth of the crop the following sea-
son. Very few farmers really apprehend
how much damage is done to their young
grass by pasturing it before the roots
have attained large size
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-10-28
geIeft g0etry.
OCTOBER.

Shake the last dead blossom
From the thorny bough !;
Royal rose or thistle
Which is fairer now?
Worst of weeds and queen of flowers,
Pride aud mock ef,summer hours;
Dry and shriveled old and brown
In the wet grass tread them down.
Peoples, with the mornings
Burning beauty flashed:
Little-cared- for daisies,
Used to be crushed,
Loveless, scentless, side by side
Which has now most cause for pride2
Dry and shriveled, old and brown
In the wet grass tread them down.
: Rankly grown night-shade,
Child of gloon and death;
Lilies, white and sanity,
With celestial breath;
Useless now to bless or harm,
Vain their poison, vain their balm;
Dry and shriveled, old and brown
In the wet grass tread them down.
Amaranthsr we fancied
Flowers that could not die;
Morning glories, fading
Ere their dew was dry
Which has now the nobler claim?
Which has now the prouder nameg
Dry and shriveled, old and brown
In the wet grass tread them down.
Aconite and nsttle,
Myrtle wreath and rose,
All. all fall together
When the north wind blows. -rt
Summer honors will not last e.g.
Dry and shriveled, old and brown
In the wet grass tread them down
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-10-28

SAVE SEEDS OF THE BEsr.-As the
autumn approaches, we are reminded
that it is time to save seeds for another
years planting. Better have that which
we know is good than run the risk of OBJ
tanning those of an inferior quality of some
one else.
The best specimens of tomatoes, egg
plants, melons, and, in fact, every kiud of
fruit and vegetable, should be laid aside
for their seeds, and when they are taken
out let chem be put in boxes or bags and
properly labelled If every one would
try to obtain improved varieties by care
full selections only, we should hear of less.
complaint about the deterioration of fruits
and vegetables.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-10-28

STORING PoTAToEs potatoes are to
be stored in cellar, it must be either
naturally dry or made SO by proper drain
age. The potatoes ought also to be dry
when put into it--that is they should lay
for an hour or two at least, after digging.
before they are carted to the cellar. 1t
makes them cleaner, of course, to knock
all the dirt off from them while picking
them up, and keep that which settles to
the wagon floor from going in with them !;
but they will be better in the bin if these
precautions are not taken, and aconsidera-
BILE portion Of dry earth Is allowed to 60
in with them.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-10-28

Sir Thomas Moore wrote curious phi
losophical work entitle Utopia" in
which he pictured purely ideal and i'm
possible state of society, where every one
vas exempt from all the troubles of NOR
tai life and hence the use of the word
''Utopian," as applied to things which are
impractical and chimerical.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-10-28
TAYLOR HOTEL,
MAIN ST., WINCHESTER, VA.
J.P. HEIRONIMUS, PROPRIETOR.

Having leased for term of years the TAY-
LOR HOTEL PROPERTY, long and favor
ALLY known to the travelling public, aud hav-
ing cleansed the house and refurnished it with
comfortable Bedding Furniture, &C., I offer
to my friends and the travelling public the
comforts of n 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.
nov26, 68 J. P. HEIRONIMUS.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-10-28

One of the most curious things
with which we are acquainted is that a
watch should keep so perfectly dry when
it has running spring inside.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-10-28

The first marriage of . Hindoo widow
reported. How can it be her first if she
was q widow
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-10-28
NATIONAL HOTEL.
IN WOODSTOCK, VIRGINIA.

~ WOODSTOCK, VIRGINIA.
c.. NEEB, PROPRIETOR.
HAVING leased and refurnseed the National
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. [Aprll Is, '68.-t
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-10-28

A fond wife threw bottle of hair re-
newer at at her husbands head at which
be said, 1--WE must part, the dye is cast. "
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-10-28

"Auy fool may babble, but it takes .
wise man to hold his tongue"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-10-28

Pull up and burn all the weeds in tho
gradon soon.