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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-07-01
The Situation.

The following is from the Lynchbug
Neps, Col. Whher's paper. The Col
speaks to the people, whose choice he
was for Governor. and SO nobly sacrificed
his Interests for the good of the people.
There is one thing in which We are full :
~ agreed, and that is, that the supremacy
of the Wells faction and the adoption of
the Constitution in the present form,
would destroy the last hope for the peace
able reconstruction of Virginia.
Wells comes before us not as patriot
or friend to either race, with the olive
branch in his hand, and words of kind
ness and respect for the people !; but as a
low, vulgar, cunning trickster, bent up
on personal advantage even at the price
of blood, with the dagger and torch in
one hand, political pardons for convicted
felons in the other, and incendiary utter
ances upon bis perjured lips. He finds
congenial companionship in the society of
imported vagabonds, the vilest of native
traitors. and the freedmen whose limited
knowledge of human nature is not yet
sufficient to read knave at sight, and
looks to them to complete the humiliation
of the State by placing him in the guber-
material chair. He came here armed with
an empty carpet-bag and lying professions
of love for the poor negroes whose breth-
rem have no liberties in his own State,
and if defeated in this contest will return
to his home in Michigan to enjoy the i'll
gotten plumber he his acquired
Col. Walker, on the other hand, comes
here not as political adventurer, but as a
citizen. He invested his money and went
to work. He identified himself with our
people and became one of US. He enjoys
the confidence and esteem of all good
men, aud is in favor of impartial justice to
all, without distinction Of race or color.
He desires the colored people to enjoy
the blessings of freedom as well as the
whites. and be governed by the same laws.
He is pledged to protect them in the ex-
ercise of every right and privilege grant
ed by the laws Of Congress, and is in
favor of reconstructing the State upon a
basis acceptable and honorable alike to
both races.
Col. Walker is gentleman of charac-
ter and position If elected, he will be
the Governor of the whole State, and
consult the interests of all its citizens in
his administration. The rights of the
poorest freedman will be as zealously
guarded and as religiously respected as
those of the richest property holder in the
land. We will not insult the understand
ing of our readers by comparing him
with Wells Intellectually or adduce any
argument to prove that every decent man
in Virginia, white and colored, is vitality
interested in the defeat of the latter. Let
us then-with that invincible determina-
and patriotic devotion which animated us
in better days-roll up such majority
of honest voters for Gilbert G. Walker,
as will send Wells bowling in consterna-
ton back to the ragged shores of Mich
igan.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-07-01

PUBLIC MEETINGS of every charac-
ter are being held in every section Of the
State. and the greatest interest and enthu-
siasm is being manifested in behalf of the
State Conservative ticket. Perhaps there
was never more talent out on the stump
in the State, in any other political can
vas before. Nearly every talented, good
and honorable Virginian has buckled on
bis armor. With such leaders and advi.
sers will any honorable white man fail to
be aroused and enlisted in the interest Of
the State. 1t is not for party triumph,
but for individual salvation.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-07-01
THE LAST APPEAL.

On next Tuesday the fate of the people
of Virginia, will be decided at the polls
whether the State shall be turned over te
negre-rule with all its attendant calami-
ties or whether under civil Government,
controlled by the white citizens of Vir.
GINA the old Commonwealth shall begin
career of renewed prosperity.
Every man must turn GU: and cast his
ballot on that day else all is lost. Not
one single voter can be spared. 1t is un-
fortunate that the election takes place
during harvest in Shenandoah county,
but no one should remain away from the
election precincts for this reason. Were
a fire to consume every grain of wheat in
the Valley of Virginia it would not be
such calamity as the adoption of the
Underwood Constitution with all its OBJ
jectionable clauses retained, and the cleo
ton of Wells and his negro Lieutenant
Such being the result, the fruits of har-
vests for years TO come will be consumed
by taxation to support lot of plunderers
who will be fastened on the people of the
State. If ever there was time when
tie interests of men appealed to them to
act md act with energy that time is here
now.
Registered voters of Shenandoah, every
consideration of interest, of pride, of race, of
patriotism, and of duty appeals to you to
turn out and vote on the 9th day of July
If necessary, travel thirty miles to your
voting place. Do not neglect this work
on which so much depends. If you do
and your State is lost and your people
ruined it will be a source Of undying re-
greet to you. A cons titution which dis
qualities almost every white man in Vir-
ginia from holding office! A negro
Governor! negroes and their representa-
tives holding the power in the General
Assembly. negro Judges and negro jul
ries . an armed negro militia to enforce
the execution of the laws, with negro
commander in chief! mixed school sys-
tenn !! burthen of taxation beyond endu-
rance an accursed set of plunderers rob-
hing the people of the earnings of their
labor! Ruin, hopeless, irretrievable ru-
in to every interest of Virginia! All
these things stare you full in the face and
can only be averted by every man voting
on next Tuesday. Is there man who
will fail in the discharge of his duty in
this most terrible crisis of our destiny
We trust not We believe not :. Our
next issue will either bear to you tidings
Of defeat and disaster or glad tidings
Of great joy. We con fdently expect to
be able to convey to you the latter, for we
feel confident that the white men of Shen-
andoah will not be recreant to their State
and race.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-07-01

Gov. Wells's dream the other night
that he heard the most awful and terrific
clap of thunder, turned out to be moth
ing but the reverberation from the Re-
vised Registration.
The late Henry J. Raymond's son is
to be che future editor of the Times. He
is young man of promise and born jour
nalist.
We see Judge Harris is removed w e
conjecture on the same ground that
Newberry, mayor of Petersburg, was
removed-namely, because he was med
ding with politics.
Isn't Chandler meddling with politics
isn't Wells meddling with politics
The whites have registered beautifully:
they have nothing to do now but to 20 tc
the polls.
LIZ you want to save your State, vote
for Walker.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-07-01
HOW WILL THE COLORED MAN
VOTE.

If the fable of the viper inAicting a
deadly wound on the countryman that
saved it's life had never been illustrated
by the actions of men, the course of ma
ny of the negroes in this State would GER
tainly establish its truth. We could point
out instances in our own midst, where
negroes who have been constantly en-
ployed, and supported by our citizens,
will, on the 9th of July go to the polls
and vote that their employer shall be dis
franchised and not permitted to exercise
the right Of freeman. They, of course
expect these same white men to employ,
and assist them in their enterprises, and
yet they will endeavor to deprive them
of their rights. Why is it +? Simply because
there are few white men ambitious for
Office who have deceived them. They are
the slaves of the most treacherous mas
tiers. They are taught to believe that it is
in their power to control the State. And
yet these same parties who are thus cour-
ting the negro voters that they may be ena-
bled to obtain some petty Office, have been
heard to say "d-n the niggers, I wish
they were all dead" And after they have
obtained their ends what then. They have
made enemies of those who were their
best friends. They have turned their en-
ployers against them ? They have prepar-
ed the way for bloody contest, which if
there is any truth in history. must come
when two races contend for the mastery.
We dread it, and yet We must believe it.
The negroes are blinded by this carpet
bag influence and will find that 10 their
day of need, they will be deserted and left
to contend with race that has always
been victorious. If the colored man has
fully made up his mind to be the avowed
enemy of the white man, let him vote the
Wells ticket and his position and feelings
towards those who have been his friends
will be known, avowed and the first step
towards the most bitter enmity between
the races will have been taken.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-07-01
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

XIRGINIA TO WIT.-At rule. held in the
' Clerks Office Of the County Court of Shen-
andoah, on the last Monday in May, being rule
day for the month of June, 1869
S. w. James E. Green, partners, trading under
the name and style Of Green Bro. ,.... Plfs.
against
W M IT. defendant,
BY ATTACHMENT.
The object of this suit is to recover the gum of
4l0.50 with interest thereon from the first dayof
April till paid, and costs of suit
1t appearing, by satisfactory evidence, that the
defendant. W. II. Maphs is not an inhabitant of
this State-His ordered, That the said defen-
dant do appear here within one month after due
publication hereof, and do what is necessary to
protect bis interest that copy of this order be
puollshed In some paper printed in Woodstock,
once week for four successive weeks, and a
copy posted at the front door ofthe Court House
OF SAID county, on the first day of the next
County Court. Copy-Teste:
J. S. IRWIN, C. S. C.
Il. 1rlpiett, pq June sat
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-07-01
ORANGE, ALEXANDRIA AND MANASSAS
RAILROAD

ON AND AFTER SUNDAY, May 2, 1869, on
~ daily passenger train will run between
WASHINGTON and LYNCHBCRG, connecting
at Gordonsville with the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad to Richmond Coyington and the Vir-
ginia Springs; at Lynchburg for the West an
Southwest, and at " ashington to the North an d
Northwest.
Through tickets and baggage checked to all
prominent points.
Leave Washington daily at 500 a. M. and
Alexandra at 7:40 a.. NJ, arriving at Lynchburg
at 440 p. m.
Leave Lynchburg at $50 a. M, arrive at Alex
andria at 6:25 p. m, and at Washington at 1880
p. m.
Passengers for MANASSAS BRANCH will
leave Alexandria daily, excepting Sunday, st
AIS p. M, and arrive at HarrisOnburg at 1885
a. m. leave Harrisonburg at 200 a. M, and ar
rive at Alexandria at 1890 a. IN. This ira ia
makes close connections at Manassas Junctio n,
with movements on the main line, greatly facili-
ating intercourse between the lower Valley and
Richmond, Lynchburg, &c.
Passengers from Washington and Alexandria
to Winchester, Middeburg, Capon Springs, &C.,
will find good connections by this route.
An ACCOMMODATION TRAIN will leave Alex
andria daily Sunday excepted, at 4: Is p. M. and
arrive at Warrenton at 1915 D. IN.
Leave Warrenton at Elisa M, and a~Iivs at
Alexandria at 1890 a. IN.
FREIGHT TRAINS
run daily, Sunday excepted. Leave Alexandria
5:45 a. M, arrive at HaIrisonbu-g at HOO p. IN.
leave Harrisonburg at 1895 M, arrive at Alex
andria at 5:l5 p. m.
J. NJ RROADUS,
May g. 1868. General Ticket Agent.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-07-01
Great Excitement-Gre Alarm.

The Wells Radicals are awfully alarmed
Their house is on fire, and they are cry
ing loudly for help. Several old partisan
hacks are coming down to help the dying
Wells-Van Wyck, Forney, Darlington,
b. G. (Lord save us) Riddle, and General
Mussey (have mercy, and even Senator
Nye. We doubt the Nye part of the
history. Well, come on, gentlemen con,
dole with your friend awhile before he
takes passage across the StyS.-DispatcA
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-07-01

A negro man in the county of BucAing-
ham, who is violent politician, left the
farm of the gentleman on which be was
employed as a carpenter, because the
farmer expressed his determination to vote
against Wells, and to work for the Con-
sentative county ticket: is this a case of
intimidation is there any order under
which that negro can be punished for
ceasing to labor for his employer ?-En-
quirer.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-07-01

Our friends on the Northern frontier of
the State are requested to keep a sharp
look out for Gov. Wells. It is said he is
trying to get out Of the State by the under
ground railroad.
He is short, thiok-set man, with black
hair and heart. and carries a carpet bag
Back good deal Scared from a recent
transaction with one Humes in Abingdon
Rich. Enquirer.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-07-01

1t is stated that General Forrest is neg
otiating for large number of Cinnamon
to work on the Memphis and Selma Rail
road. They are thrown out of en-
ployment by the completion of the Union
Pacific Railroad.
We don't see why Chinaman might uot
prove useful laborers in Virginia. They
are docile, peaceable race, who care
nothing about politics.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-07-01
The Count Nv in a Blaze

We have the profound qualification of
announcing to-day that there is not within
the compass of our knowledge a Con-
sentative in all the country adjoining
embracing Stafford, King George, Fred
ericksburg, Spotsylvania, and the county
of Caroline-who does not mean to vote
for Gilbert C. Walker for the Chief Mag
istracy of Virginia. -Fredcrtchsburg Her.
aid
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-07-01
GEO. W. MILEY.
THE following is the classification of tn

TINE following is the classification Of the
L Justices, made atthe May Term.
VIM A Wightman, z Justice, VIM Liggett,
John Wayland, VIM Bennett, at June
Courts, Silas Munich and George Moss, at July
Court, ohm H Swartz, William Whistler and
William Richard, at August Court, Hiram NJ
Hartman and Jacob Hartman at September
Court, Nathaniel Marklsy and Matthias Zeh-
ring at October Court Vim NJ Bennett, Silas
Munich and Thomas Hudson, at November
Court, Hiram M Hartman and John Richard,
at December Court, Jacob II Swartz and John
W Wayland, at January Court, VIM Liggstt
and Matthias Zehring, at February Court, Geo
Moss, VIM Whistler and Thomas Hudson, at
March Court, Nathaniel Markley, Jacob Ham
man and VIM NJ Bennett, April Court, John
W Wayland and William Liggett, at May
Court. - A Copy-Teste:
J S IRWIN, C C.
May 20 w S Arthur, S c..
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-07-01

REGI sTERED WHITE MEN Of Vir-
ginia, if you fail to vote the conservative
State ticket, ON the 9th inst, it will be
tacit admission that the negro is your
superior and that you prefer to intrus1
the reins of Cover nment in his hands.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-07-01

Rip Van Wrinkle has turned up in Flo
rida, appearing at St. Mary's the other
day, out Of the depth of the everglades,
bringing two negroes for sale. He rub
bed his eyes, and didn't believe VIII en- he
was told there had been a war and that
his negroes were free.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-07-01
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.

HOOuslUcK, va, JUNG I, Io09.
THO the creditors of the estate of Francis Downy
L deceased, and Thomas McCann, deceased,
and all others concerned.
You are hereby notified that, at the request of
B F Murray, Shift, Com, Admir-. of the estate of
said Francis Downey, deceased. and Thomas Ne
Cam, deceased, l have appointed the second
day of July, next al my office, for receiving
proof of debts or demands against the said dece-
dents or their estates, at which time and place
you are required to attend.
Given under my hand, as Commissioner of the
County Court of Shenandoah County, the day
and year first aforesaid.
June Is GEO. W. MILEY.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-07-01

Thomas Garland, of Albemare, to
whom Wells addressed the Shadwell let
ter, says, che is opposed to negroes hold
ing Office, and Vets IS too" Can Wells
be against Harris =? Could he have had
anything to do with the decapitation of
Farrar and Bill Isham ?
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-07-01

If you ever hope again to exercise
the right of suffrage, vote against Wells
and the DISTINGUISHING clause, in the con-
sttution.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-07-01
VALUABLE PROPERTY IN EDOM, VA,
FOR SALE PRIVATELY.

VALUABLE PROPERTY IN EpOM, VA,
FOR SALE PRIVATELY.
d YELLING HOUSES AND LOTS AND
BLACKSMITH SHOP AND LOTS.
Having more real estate than l care about own
ing, and wishing to reduce my liabilities, will
sell, privately, my
HOUSES AND LOTS IN EDOM,
consisting of Seven Houses, four of which are
brick, and situated on lots embracing from fourth
of an acre to TO- II, 25 acres, as may suit pur-
ckasers. Edom is just mile from thu o., A. J.
NJ. K. R.. and is located in one of the richest and
finest sections in Rockingham county. The land
is as good as any in Virginia. Edom has always
been business place, and is capital location for
merchant and industrious mechanics. One O.
the houses is now occupied as a store. new Mill
has just been put up at the town, which adds to
the Importance OF the place.
Also, farm about miles from Harrisonburg,
on the Railroad. 1t has on it good Dwelling
House, and well Of water near the house. The
land is good limestone, and well watered The
farm contains 40 Acres of Land, about 80 acres
of which are in timber.
r For terms, which will be fair and accommodate
ing, call on the subscriber, who resides near Edom
~ Parties wishing to purchase this property
will do well to give it prompt attention.
April s, l669-2m JOHN K. BERRY.
&a- Staunton Spectator and Woodstock Her
aid copy for two monthe, call attention to same
oditorially, and send accounts to the Register
effice.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-07-01

If you hope to prevent mixed school
system, necessarily compelling you to asso-
ciate your children in social equality with
negroes, vote for Walker.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-07-01

II you ever hope to hold Office or have
your white friends hold Office, vote against
Wells and the test oath clause in the con-
stitution.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-07-01

In you hope to be permitted to live in
Virginia and to preserve your prop
erty, vote against Wells and his th;eying
-csrpet-bag crew.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-07-01
IN CHANCERY

The object of this suit is to subject the undivi
ed interest of Joseph W. Long, deceased, in a
certain house and lot, at Strasburg, Va, to the
payment of two judgements docketed in the
Clerks office of the County Court of shenandoah
County. One in favor of James II. Burgess for
S6j 81 and 5.2l costs the other in favor of the
corporation of Winchester FOR Sl.99 and SIS 81
cosls, both bearing interest from the 10Th of Jan
urary, 1854.
1t appearing by satisfactory evidence that the
defendants N. Slower Long, and the widow and an
INK heir are not inhabitants of this State it is
ordered that the said defendants do appear here
within one month after due publication hereof,
that a copy of this order be published in some
paper printed in Woodstock, once a week for
four successive weeks, and copy posted at the
front door of the Court House of said county, on
the first day of the next County Court.
Copy-Feste
j. S. IRWIN, c. c.
NJ. Bird, pq June sat
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-07-01
GTAUNTON NURSERIES,

GTAUNTON NURSERIES,,
TANNEHILL & WHEAT, Propretors.
We have now growing in our Nurseries
$4,000 FRUIT TREES,
of varieties that have been tested as suited to our
SOIL and climate. We have Apple, Peach, Pear
Plum, Cherry, Apricot, Ounce, &C. Our apple
are two and three years old from the bud Price
t apple and peach $1,000 each per hundred.
SEND In YOUR ORDERS AT ONCE.
Send for descriptive catalogue containing
account of varieties, and prices jun "a. 9
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-07-01

| VIRGINIA TO WIT.-At rules held in the
v Clerks office of the County Court of Shen-
and oah, on the last Monday in May, being rule
| day for the month of June, 1869:
Jacob Haun, Jr., administrator of L. W. Sewer
deceased, PlalntH,
against
Jacob Sewer, &c................ 49,. Defendants,
ATTACHMENT IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit Is to subject the undivided
interest of Jacob Sewer in the Real estate which
descended to him and his brothers &C., through
their mother; (whs was the wife of l.. W. Sew
er, deceased, and daughter of Peter Miller, de-
ceased, to the payment of a. debt for 307.55 with
interest from the 30th day of October, lS4l, until
paid due to Jacob Haun Jr administrator off L..
W. Sewer deceased, and if necessary deemed
advisable by the court to sell the whole of said
real estate.
happening by satisfactory evidence that the
defendants Jacob Sewer, Levi Sewer, James
Sewer and Lorenzo Seiver are not inhabitants
of this State it is ordered that the said defendants
do appear here within one month after due,
publication hereof, and do what is necessaryto
protect his interest that copy of this order be
published in some newspaper printed in Wood
stock, once a week for four successive weeks
and copy posted at the front door of the Court
House of said county, ON the first day of the next
County Court. Copy-Teste
j. S. IRWIN, g. s. G.
Walton Walton, p. q. June SAT.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-07-01

VIRGINIA TO WIT.-At rules held in the
Y Clerks office of the County Court of Shen-
andoah on the last Monday in May being rule
day the month of June, 1862
James H: Burgess and corporation of Winches-
ter, Virginia, Plaintiffs
against
Obed Funk, Fl. R. Jennings
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-07-01

NTEW GOODS.-We are now receiving our
Y Spring and summer Goods which we will
sell exclusively for cash or trade. We defy
competition in quality or price of Goods.
CAMPBELL & OFT
Parties indebted to US will save costs by
paying old accounts early. C. & o.
May 20.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-07-01
A TIENTION SUBSCRIBERS /

All the subscriptions to the new German Re-
formed church are now DUE and, the Build
ing Committee are DESTROYS of paying the debts,
every one having so subscribed, is respectfully
requested to pay the same, at once, to either of
the committee, Rev. G. Ii. Martin, or to W. H.
Bargelt. May E.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-07-01
POSTPONEMENT

The above sale has been postponed until Mon
oay, the 9th day of July, 1863, that being the
first day. OF the County Court for that month,
when said property will be offered at the Court
House door and peremptory sale thereof made
MARK BIRp,
MOSES WALTON
Hagerstown Nail copy and send paper to COM
missioner and bill to this Office
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-07-01

IF you regard yourself as white man,
vote against Wells and the CONSTITUTE n
entire.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-07-01
ALEXANDRIA MARKET.

REPORTED GwIN, BECKHAM CO., COMMISSION,
GROCERY AND FEED MERCHANTS, NO. 81 KISG
STREET, ALEXANDRIA, JUNE 28. 1869: