davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-06-10
The Hero of the ssMissing Letter.
HoSpitabie Entertainment in Abing-

The Hero of the s.Missing Letter.
Hospitable Entertainment in Abing-
s don.
To the Editor of the Wing.
ABINGDON, VA, May 81, 1901
will give you a few items from these parts,
in order that you and your readers may
know what is going on in these parts.
that is now being cursed by the presence
of the hero of the '.missing letter." Wells.
accompanied by his man Chandler, and
Smith, a carpet Dagger, who is a candidate
for Congress. made their appearance in
our town to-day. They excited no en-
thusiasm only among their colored bseth7
rem, whom they profess to love very much
They were escorted to the courthouse by
themselves. Wells was introduced to his
dusky friends by Bureau man, whose
very presence is as repulsive as carrion. !
Wells spoke for sometime, but he soon.
found out how he stood with the white
people. He is trying his best to keep the
white men from voting for Walker, we'll
knowing that he can't get their votes
Will the people of Virginia be taken in
by this artful dodger.
Wells found lion in his path here in
the person of the eloquent Col. James
W. Humes, who held him up before the
people in all of his naked deformity for
an hour and half. 1t was worth a ride
from your city here to be present at this
SHINING Colonel IIumes was in fine
trim and brought out all the documents
IN tho 'sGovernor " commentinp l1pon
each and every one ia the most scathing
and eloquent style. l never saw crowd
of white men, upon whose faces we're de-
picted deep earnestness, stand up and de-
fend the right as they did to Colonel
Humes during his uuanswerable speech.
Wells was nothing in the hands Of Humes,
and it was enough to bring the blush to
the cheek Of the arpet-bagger Gf such a
thing could be done) to stand under the
whitening fire of Humes. Chandler pitch
ed in too, but Humes made his jacket so
hot that it took him all the time to defend
himself. What commentary upon Wells,
that he has to take Chandler along to
plead his cause Wells was cheered only
by the negroes, and used the most infam-
matory language, in order to excite them
against the whites.
| wish Colonel Humes could follow
Wells through the State-and l know
that no one would regret it more than
Wells Roll on the ball. We will give
Walker ticket rousing vote in this sec =
ton. '.WAsuINGToN.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-06-10
Ex-Governor Smith.

Those who heard the eloquent speech Of
Ex-Governor Smith in the last Conserva-
tive State Convention need not be told
that he has lost none of the fire Of genius.
He is fully able to compete with the finest
orators Of the day, though one would nat
urally suppose that his day had passed.
This old war-horse has put on the harness,
and is now working faithfully and jealous
Jy for the Walker ticket. His labors up
on the stump, however. have not prevent-
ed him from using hispen. He is out in
a powerful letter, 10 which he relieves him
self ola good deal of bile by framing a
skihtully-drawn indictment of the COM
mittee Of nine and those who made them a
committee. He calls upon the people to
remember them "for reprobation." But
the shrewd, sensible, practical man shows
himself in the conclusion of the letter
We commend It to the consideration of
those whom the Elk Governors eloquence
has misled into declaring that there is no
difference between Wells and Walker. =
We quote:
''We may lose the Legislature. 1t
would be- great calamity. full of untold
evils which would severely oppress us all.
What should We do to provide against the
consequences of SO sad an event / see
but one thing left ns. and that is to elect
the Waller ticket-I will not say our tic
ket. but / say the Walker ticket; for our
ticket was buried, Twas buried With the
gallant Withers, and the memory of those
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-06-10
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

WOODSTOCK, VA, May IL, 1908. .
ITO Hugh II. Mcclure, VIM. H. Triplet
Isaac II. Baldwin and others, complain
ants against 2 a. Funkhouser. Sheriff, Com
Admir- of Sarah Sonner, decd Rachel Sonner,
widow of Isaac Sonner, decd; Levi Sonner,
Margaret Sonner, Martha J. Mowrey, widow
of Z. Mo Srey. decd; David Lambert and
Mary, his wife George w. Golladay and Lucy,
his wife; and Arthur Zea, infant of Peter NJ.
Zea, defendants, the creditors Of the estate of
said Sarah Sonner decd, and all others concerned
You are hereby notified TINT l have appointed
SATURDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF JUNE, 1869,
at my office, in Woodstock, to take, state, set
tie and adjust the accounts of P. A. Funkhou-
ser, Sheriff. Com Admir- of Sarah Sonner,
decd, to take proof of all debts or demands
against the said intestate or her estate, and to
ascertain what amount of the indebtedness of
the said intestate will remain to be paid out of
the real estate in the bill, &C., mentioned after
the personal assets are fully administered, and
any other matter deemed pertinent, or which
may be required by DECREE in chan
Gerry suit depending in the County Court of
Shenandoah County, in which you are parties,
at which time and place you are required to
attend.
Given under my hand as Commissioner of
the said Court, the day and year aforesaid.
GEO. w. MILEY.
Nav 10, IS69-4w SO
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-06-10
Violence of The V0iunteer--Denuu
ton of Captain General Duice.

General Pelaez, whose life was threat
ened by the volunteers. went to Cienfue
Cos, but the volunteers there refused to
allow him to land. He was compelled to
return to Havana, and on his arrival the
volunteers demanded his life, because lie
had sold his country, asserting that he had
received 1920, 600 to allow the rebels to
escape from Narcisse. Escosara. chief of
the administration, and Senior Diarr, Sec
rotary of Dulce, succeeded in compromis-
ing the affair with the volunteers, and
further outrages we're prevented.
Yesterday evening the volunteers were
greatly excited. and assembled before the
Captain Generals palace, and shouted
death TO Dulce p death to Pelaez p
This morning commission from the vol
unteers entered the palace and demanded
Dulce's immediate resignation, declaring
that he was allied with the traitors. His
resignation was soon after announced. No
act of violence was committed. The vol
unteers now have full control, and are
really the governing power of the island.
Several governors and civil officers of high
rank, accused of connivance with the
rebels, will be immediately rclicvcd.-
The insurgents in several recent encoun-
tiers gained slight advantages over the
troops.
MORE DEMANDS OF TIE VOLUNTEERS.
The volunteers in Matanzas assembled
before the Government palace and de-
manded the immediate resignation of the
Governor of Matanzas. Their demand
was acceded to. Colonel Leon is now
acting as Governor. No outrages were
committed. The city of Havana remains
exceedingly quiet, but the public anxiety
is intense. A special steamer has been
ordered to convey General Dulce to Spain
and it is expected that he will depart with
in day or two.
THE SPANISH VOLUNTEERS AND GEN. DULCE
FILIBUsTERS ETC.
A special received here from Havana
says: ''When the volunteers demanded
General Dulce's resignation, he asked
that time be allowed him to receive a re-
ply to his telegram for instructions from
Madrid. His request was refused, and at
nine o'clock he surrendered the Office
The volunteers then dispersed.
Matters will probably remain quiet un-
til General De Roda's arrival from Spain,
although General Espinar is powerless
against the volunteers.
/ The filibusters who recently landed at
the bay Of Nipe. escaped to the interior,
leaving behind them some material Of war,
including four guns, for want of transpor-
| tation. Government accounts of the af-
fair at the Bay Of Nipe are much exag-
Grated.
The landing of the flibusters causes a
depression in business. The Spaniards
are uncertain of the future. The steamer
Montezuma reports having sighted the
schooner which landed the muntion OF
war on the coast adjacent to the Bay OF
Nipe. A fight took place at Villa Clara
between 1000 insurgents and company
of troops. A passenger who arrived
here to-day reports that he saw twenty
two soldiers dead all the others were
wounded or captured except three.
Mr.. Nelson, Minister to Mexico, will
| sail on the 9th for Vera Cruz.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-06-10
More neutrality-suspicious. RepsFted

The Indians are devastating the set
Elements on the Solomon and the Repub-
lican' AGutaht General Moorhouse leaves
to night for the Republican with twenty
three scouts, recruited at Ellsworth. He
received dispatches to-day notifying him
that indians had been in the vicinity of
White Rock and Lake Siblcy all the week
in large numbers, killing and destroying
everything.
Major Cox. of the 10th cavalry, has
arrived from Camp Supply. He reports
all the Arapahoss and four hundred
Cheyeenes at that post, hungry and out of
ammunition. Col. Nelson, superintendent
is there with stock of provisions and
goods for their benefit.
TIE colonies in Jewell and Mitchell
counties, in northwestern Kansas, have
been driven into Republic aud Washington
counties, and nearly twenty persons killed.
Mr.. Wentelpeck, an old citizen, was killed
while crossing the Republican river.
There is panic among the settlers In that
part of the State.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-06-10
Particulars Of the Indian Massacre in
Kansas.

The Times and Conservative has re-
ceived the following particulars of the In
dian massacres. The tongues and hearts
were cut out of the dead bodies, the
calves of their legs slit down and tied I'M
der their shoes; pieces of flesh were cut
from their backs, pieces Of telegraph
wire were stuck into their bodies, their
ears cut off, and heads scalped. The In
diaps boiled the hearts of these men for
medicine. The Swedish settlers who
we're attacked all lived in one house, and
attempted to reach place of greater safe
ty. Those that remained in the honse
were not molested. This occurred in two
instances The calamity is mainly attri-
butable to lack of arlns. Whenever
gun was fred the sasogos Aals 10 Sight.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-06-10

VIRGINIA TO WIT.-At rules held in the
v Clerks office of the County Court of Shen-
andoah on the last Monday in May being rule
day II the month of June, 1869:
James H. Burgess and corporation of Winches-
ter, virginia, Plalntlffs,
against
Obed Funk, II. r. Jennings
vile Gc,...... Defendants,
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to subject the undvi
ed interest Of Joseph w. Long, deceased, in
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 H. Burgess for
S6j 81 and 52l costs the other in favor of the
corporation of Winchester for Sl99 and $5.2l
costs, both bearing interest from the 10Th of Jan
urary, 1854.
1t appearing by satisfactory evidence that the
defendants N. Slower Long land 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,
and do what is necessary to protect their interest,"
that copy of this order be published in some
paper printed in Woodstock, once 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.
A Copy-Teste
J. S. IRWIN, c. s. C.
NJ. Bird, pq june sat
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-06-10

VALUABLE PROPERTY IN EDOM, VA,
FOR SALE PRIVATELY.
D WELLTNG HOUSES AND LOTS AND
BLACKSMITH SHOP AND LOTS.
Having more real estate than 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 10, H. or 25 acres as may suit pur-
cEasers. EdOm is just one mile from the o., A. i
NJ Il. 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
a merchant and industrious mechanics One O.
the houses is now occupied as a store A 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 a well of water near the house. The
land is good limestone, and well watered The
farm contains lao Acres of Land, about 80 acres
of which are in timber.
For terms, which viii be fair and accommodate
ing, call on the subscriber who resides near Edom
NS- Parties wishing to purchase this property
will do well to give it prompt attention
April 8, lo69-2m JOHN K. BERRY.
vs. Staunton Spectator and Woodstock Her
aid copy for two monthe, call attention to same
oditcrially, and send accounts to the Register
effice.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-06-10

The statement that General Lee has
expressed himself in favor Of the adoption
Of the expurgated constitution and the ell
ection of Walker, the candidate of the Con-
sentative Republicans for Governor" is
regarded here as very important piece
of news, and as virtually deciding the
result of the election in Virginia. It is
also thought it will have great effect in
Texas and Mississippi, and will add to the
prospects of the success of the Con-
sentative Republican ticket in those States.
= Washington letter-Baltinaore Gazette
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-06-10
ADVERTISEMENTS.
ORANGE, ALEXANDRIA AND MANASSAS
RAILROAD,

ON AND AFTER SUNDAY, May 2, 1869, one
WASHINGTON and LYNCHBC RG. connecting
at Gordonsville with the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad to Richmond, Covington and the Vir-
gina Springs; at Lynchburg for the West and
Southwest, and at W Washington to the North and
Northwest.
Through tickets and baggage checked to all
prominent points.
Leave Washington daily at 6:20 a. m. and
Alexandra at TAO a. M, arriving at Lynehburg
at 4:40 p. m.
Leave Lynchburg at 600 a. M, arrive at Alex
andria at 6:25 p. m, and at Washing ton at 1880
p. m.
Passengers fer MANASSAS BRANCH will
leave Alexandria daily, excepting Sunday, at
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. m. This train
makes close connections at Manassas Junction,
ating intercourse between the lower Valley and
Richmond, Lynchburg, &c.
Passengers from Washington and Alexandria
to Winchester, Middleburg, Capon Springs, &C.,
will find good connections by this route.
An ACCOMMODATIONS TRAIN llleave Alex
andria daily Sunday excepted, at 4: Is p. M, and
arrive at Warrenton at 7:15 p. m.
Leave Warrenton at 7:l5 a. NJ, and a"Iive at
Alexandria at 1890 a. M.
FREIGHT TRAINS
5:45 a. M, arrive at Halrisonburg at H. 90 p. In
leave Harrisonburg at 1895 a. M, arrive at Alex
andria at 5:l5 p. m.
J. NJ BROADUS,
May +, 1868. General Ticket Agent.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-06-10

One of the best profs that ours is s'the
best Government ever devised" is the fact
that under it the widow is not allowed to
garland the grave of her rebel husband,
the mother is forbidden to cast token
of love upon the turf that covers the ashes
of her Dixie boy. Let US annex to Aus
trla and have Grant for our Haynau.
N.s.ltna Reaister.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-06-10
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE. I
Woodstock. Va. June 7. 1869.

THO the creditors of the estate of Francis Downy
1 deceased, and Thomas Mccain, deceased,
and all others concerned.
You are hereby notified that, at the request of
B + Murray. Shift, Com. Admir- of the estate of
said Francis Downey, deceased. and Thomas Nc
Cam, deceased, l have appointed the second
day of July, next at my office, for receiving
proof of debts or demands against the said dece-
dents 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.
June1S GEO. w M1LEY.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-06-10
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

VTIRGINIA NEWS.-Persons desiring to be
v kept posted the State and Local News
of Virginia, and the extensive sales of Real Estate
now going on in this section--the Piedmont Re-
gion-will do well to subscribe to the
VIRGINIA SENTINEL"
published weekly at Warrenton, Va. Subscrip-
lions 50. so per annum in advance. Specimen cop
ties sent free of postage on application. Liberal
terms to advertisers.
June 10 CANNON g. MEAD, Publishers.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-06-10
* II A n GE OF FIR NJ i.

Y II 4 n q q y I II VI
The firm of Banner Il banner has this day been
Dissolved by mutual consent. The business will
now be conducted by S. A. Darner The bust
ness of Danner ii Bro, and banner & Banner
viii be settled up by J. W. Banner. 1t is our
intention to close up the old business as soon as
possible and earnestly request all parties to come
forward and close their accounts without delay.
Pay what you can and give your notes fer the
balance, as our books must be settled up.
s. A. BANNER.
April l6, 1859. J. W. BANNER.
will be happy to see my friends and custom
ers, and viii endeaYor to do my best for our mu-
tual benefit. No accounts will be open, except by
a matual understanding.
Your obedient servant,
April % s. A. BANNER.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-06-10

Mr.. Sebastian E Greenwood, whilst as
sisting in loading a log near Shepherstown,
Va, on Friday morning of last week, was
SO severity injured by the log falling upon
him that he died on Tuesday morning last.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-06-10
A T.ENTION SUBSCRIBERS!

All the subscriptions to the new German Re-
formed church due, and a. 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. H. Martin, or to w. H.
Bargclt. Nav 6.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-06-10

The Schoeppe murder trial has termin-
ated in verdict that the defendant is
guilty of murder in the first degree. The
jury were out from l till 5 o'clock this
afternoon.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-06-10
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

TRUIT TREES /!
II PRICES REDUCED
The proprietors will have in readiness for the
coming fall, the following wellselected stock, all
of which has been grown in our MUIR ,ssiaszAsh
series and under our immediate super ,sSS4
vision, and we assure our friends and xE8Gs&
the public that the greatest care is #E
taken that no tree or plant is sentfrom .eakAz>z.
our grounds that is likely to prove unsatisfactory
to the purchaser.
FIRST CLASS APPLE TREES,
SIG per hundred, secondcass apple trees, 5 20 per
hundred
PEACH TREES,
very fine stock of all the best kinds, new and
old, at SIS per hundred. Also
PEARS, GRAPE VINES, CURRANTS,
Gooseberry and Strawberry plants, at cores
pouding low rates.
500 900 Usage ORANGE PLANTS,
The best of all Hedging plants. Orders may be
left with j. w Danner address the proprie
tors, WRIGHT d CO., Valley Nurseries,
June 10 st Middletown, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-06-10

Many farmers in Maine are blowing up
their hop-felds. Hops fell from fifty to
eight cents pound last fall.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-06-10

WANTED TO PURCHA SE-fonr or six
w Good Mules, also good saddle horse, for
which cash will be paid. FRANK KING,
May - 81. Van Buren, Eara4ee
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-06-10

The rust has appeared in the wheat near
Lynchburg.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-06-10

The object Of this suit is to recover the sum 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. Maphis is not an inhabitant of
this State-H is ordered, That the said defen-
dant do appear here within one month after due
publication hereof, and do what is necessary to
protect his interest that copy of this order be
published in some paper printed in Woodstock,
once week for four successive weeks, and
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.
l.. Triplett, pq June 3-4t
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-06-10
ALEXANDRIA MARKET.
Flour, sup, So 25a6 SO

REPORTED BY GwIN, BECKHAM CO., COMMISSION
GROCERY AND FEED MERCHANTS, NO. 80 KISG
STREET. ALEXANDRIA. JUNE 5. 1869:
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-06-10

XTIRGlNIA 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 for the month of June, 1869
S. W. & James E. Green, part ners, trading under
the name and style of Green Bro, ".."Plffs.
against
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-06-10
OF PARTN ERsHIp.

nISSOLUTION OF PARTN ERSHIP.
The partnership heretofore existing under the
name of John Clinedinst & Son, has been dissolved
by mutual consent The books have been placed
in the hands of the undersigned
PARTIES HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST,
and those indebted to the old firm, will please
call and make settlement The business in all its
branches, including
CARRIAGES, ROCKAWAYS, Blu GGIEs,
Spring wagons &C., will be carried on by the un-
6ersigned.
Ali work warranted to give satisf action, bot
in prices and quality. Particular atten ton paid
to repairing. JAS. A. CLINEDINST JR.
June Som.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-06-10

SPoKEs wANrED.-white Oak and He
< kory spokes
WANTED IN ANY QUANTITY.
For the former | will pay from S25 to $50 per
thousand and for the latter, $40 to $50 per
thousand. T.. ROSENTHAI..
June l0-2m Spoke Factory, Alex, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-06-10
Thursday Morning, June 10, 1863.

@B- As an Advertising medium for the Val
ey of Virginia, the HERALD has no superior
1t has larger circulation than any other pa
per in this section Of the Valley. Advert
sers will make a note of this fact.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-06-10

M ILLINERY GOODS.
lH MISS. JANE MYERS
is pleased to inform her patrons and the citizens
GENERALLY, that she has just returned from Balti-
more with large and well-selected
STOCK OF BONNETS, HATS, RIBBONS,
great variety of Trimmings,
BONNETS TRIMMED
at short notice and in the most fashionable style.
Prtes wishing to purchase win do well to call as
e is determined to give satisfaction both in the
huaitv Of goods AMI the prices at which they are
qso!d, May Is limo
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-06-10

VIRGINIA TO WIT At rules held in the
y Clerks office of the County Court Of Shen-
and cab, on the last Monday in May, being rule
day for the month of June, 1869:
Jacob Haun, Jr., administrator of /. W. Seiver
deceased, Plalnth,
against
Jacob Sewer, &c.,.........".... ..... Defendants,