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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-01-07
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RURAL RETREAT, Va. Dec, 2lst, 1865

RURAL RErRBAT, Va. Dec, 2lst, 1868.
Nr. Editor:
You seem to have great many corrcspon-
dents, Of late from various sections of the
country, and as many different subjects are
treated Of. Politics, railroads, wagon roads.
literature, and schools and other important
subjects are elaborately discussed. think
one eubject is too much over looked or ig-
nored by too many of our people, and that
is the subject ofa9riealture. We have learned
to pillow and SOW, and we call ourselves far
mers, without knowing the theory upon which
Scientific farming is based.
He is called a philanthroplst who makes
tive blades of grass grow where one former.
ly grew.
If we by proper cultivation can make an
acre Oflsnd produce twenty bushels of wheat,
had VIC not better do it than raise ten bushels
off of two acres caree y farmed Again, if
se can raise fifty, seventy five, IT leo bushels
of corn from one acre. We would then have to
cultivate less acres and yet raise sufiiciency.
In your number of the f7th inst, under the
caption of ga word to the WISE l find one
man single and alone. wishing to be instructed
in farming. have no doubt lie is good
and honest fellow, and his desire is lauda-
BILE one.
Now what wish to ray, is simply Il is;
Cannot persuade the farmers of this Co, II
to form an agricultural society," This will
cost them nothing but little time and nay
profit them very much. I know we have .
number of intelligent and success ful farme .,
who would in all probability join and give W.
their experience in raising grain, horses, cat
tie SC.
Augusta County has had its fair, and it
was complete success. was there. There
| saw fine horses and cattle and the mammoth
Ok. The white Chester hogs and Mr.. Samuel
Hcshour's large Suffolk SOW and pigs. Farm
ing implements in almost endless variety.
The nice white wheat, the large apples and
potatoes and three of the biggest turnips I ever
saw.
Rockingham is also talking, of having q
| fair next year. Is old Shenandoah going to
lay behind in this matter trust not. 1t
is now winter, we cant work much Now is
the time to do our thinking and talking.
Let us to work, and by spring we will
have something tangible and practical to
work upon.
| Who will answer first? Don't all cry at once
A few at time will do Who will second the
motion to have a meeting in the Court house
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At this season of the year, the general
health of the country is very good, with some
exceptions, such as constitutional Bilious
Temperaments, some victims of Dyspepsia or
nervous weakness, in which case the sufferer
is afflicted more or less with the warm weather
now coming on. To such we would suggest
the use of gentle stimulus or tonic. such as
THE MORNING STAR BITTERS," which
can be procured of any Druggist. These Bit
tiers we can recommend very highly as a pre-
ventive and cure of the above named diseases.
They act directly upon the liver, driving the
overflow of bile from the stomach. purifying
the system and strengthening the nerves. eau
sing the digestive organs 20 perform their
proper functions, giving fresh energies to the
invalid and health to the nerves. To
Delicate or Elderly females we especially re-
commend them. The Morning Star Bitters
are very pleasant to the taste Of the most fas-
,idious. May %.
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schenck,s seaweed Tone.

This medicine. invented by DIR. J. H. ScHENc-
Philadelphia is intended to dissolve the fooK
ard make it into chyme, the first process of indid
deston. BY cleansing the stomach with Schencks
ganirake Pills the Tonic soon restores the appe-
tie, and food that could not be eaten before using
it will be easily digested.
Consumption cannot be cured by Scnencks
Plmonic Syrup unless the stomach and liver is
made healthy and the appetite restored, hence the
Tonic and Pills required in nearly every case
of consumption. A half dozen bottles of the SEA
WEED TONIC and three or four boxes of the
MANDRAKE PILLS will cure an ordinary case
on dyspepsia.
Dr.. ScnENoK makes professional visits in New
York, Boston, and and at his principal Office in
Philadelphia every week. See daily papers of
each place, or his pamphlet on consumption for
his days for visitation.
Please observe, when purchasing, that the two
likenesses of the Doctor, one when the last stage
of Consumption and the other as he now is in per-
'ect health, are on the Government stamp.
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers, Sl.50 per
bottle, $3.50 the hafdozen. All letters for adj
vice should be addressed to DR.. ScnENcK's Prin-
cipal Office, No Il North 9th Street, Philadelphia,
Pa. General Wholesale Agents: Demas Barnes
4 Co., N. Y; S. s. Hance, Baltimore, Md; John
D. Parke, Cincinnati, Ohio; Walker Taylor,
Chicago, ILL.,; Collins Bros, ST. Louis, Mo.
LIST w IN
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Nlarried,

On the 9th ultimo. by Elder John Clark,
JAMES E. WILLIAMS and Miss ELIZA ANN
RUrHERroRD-both of Rappahannock county.
On the oath of December. 1868. by Rev.
II. Shaui. Mr.. JAMES R. PHILLIPS and Miss
EMILY s. LITTLE--all of Shenandoah county.
At Mount jackson. on the Goth of Dee 1868.
by Rev. j. NJ Clymer, Mr.. DANIEL A. SMOOTH
and Miss ANA a. WATERS all Of Shenandoah
county.
December 29th, 1863 by Rev. John Pirkey,
Mr.. BENJAMIN WATSON and FRANCES N. OGDEN,
all of Frederick County, Va.
December Goth, 1868. BY Rev John Pirkey,
Mr. ELIAS CRABILL and Mrs. ELIZABETH DREW.
all Of Shenandoah county.
On Thursday, the oath of December, 1858, by
Rev. jacob Stirewalt, Mr. NATHANIEL J. FeLTz
and Miss SUSAN PEEcE--all of Shenandoah Co.
On the oath nit, by Rev. II. Wetzel, Mr.. JOHN
B. MILLER and Miss SARAH BowERs--all of She
nandoah county.
On the Oath ultimo, by Rev. Levi Keller, Mr..
PHILIP PETER BLY, and Miss LYDIA MARGARET
SwARIz-all of Shenandoah county.
On the same day, by the same, Mr. Joseph B.
Melhorn and Miss Emma Feller--all of Shenan-
doah county.
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Our Walks.

Our Walks.
During the last few days we have had con-
siderable rain, which has made our streets and
sidewalks almost impossible for foot travellers.
We noticed a number of pairs of pretty CATERS
and moroccos being soiled at our crossings, to
say nothing of the pedal extremities being
wetted and made disagreeable, and which may
in many cases, result in sickness We had
occasion to so to our Railroad Depot, with a
friend, few days ago, and could only get
there by wading through mud and mire. This
must be very disagreeable to pass sngers going
to and from the Depot, at this place, and
should be remedied. We have no hacks run
ming, and, consequently, all must walk, or
rather srade in the muddy season. 1t would
be but slight work to make good tan walk
from the Depot to the Main Street pavements,
and We hope the subject will attract the atten-
ton of our Getty Fathers, or the railroal man.
agement. We must have good walks, or We
will abuse somebody.
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You may be Too Late.

Be warned in time. Diseases like Indigestion
and Dyspepsia are not to be trhed with There
is sucha thing as being too late in these matters
lnffam alton, or Scirrhus Cancer, or some other
dangerous disease may ensue. when all restora
tives, no matter how potent, would be Intellectual
Do not delay then. When the symptoms of Dvs-
pepsia are first experienced resort at once to the
great res orative medicine, Ii 0 STETTER'S
STOMACH BlTTERS and you will be safe.
But few disorders involve sreater suffering and
If not in itself Immediately dangerous 1t is the
source of many deadly maladies. Even if it did
not tend to greater evil, the mental and physical
misery it produces is alone sufficient reason why
no pains should be spared to prevent or cure it.
In no country on the face of the globe is it so
completely domesticated in our owl, where it
is found in nearly every household. HOSTEL
TER'S STOMACH BITTERS are universally
conceded to be the sovereign remedy for this an
moving disease, as they act directly upon the d.
gestive organs, correct and tone the stomach and
give renewed vitality to the system. Acting de-
llghtfuly upon the nerves and soothing the brain,
renders them efficacious a mental medicine
as well as a genial stomaehic. If taken as a pre-
ventve, they will be found particularly well suit
ed to the diseases arising from the unhealthy sea-
son of autumn, and their use will prevent the
creeping, unpleasant sensation often complained
OF when the chills are stealing slowly upon the
patient.
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PECIAL NOTICES.
4 FFIcTED RESTORED IGNORANCE E

A FFICTED RESTORED GNORANCE Elk
n POSED! FALLACIES UNMASKED !!
Highly Important to both sexes, married or soge
in health or disease. Dr.. IasRMONT'S Paris
London and New York Medical adviser and Mar.
riage Guide, seth edition, 400 pages, nearly 100
Anatomical Illustrations, upon Mental and Ner-
vous Debility, Urinary Deposits and Importance
affections of the Bladder, Kidneys, Genito- Urinary
Organs and their consequences, and anatomy of
both sexes! European hospital practce-the Au-
thor's moral, legitimate and effectual method of
preventing too rapid increase of family his une-
qualed Paris and London treatment DC. Mailed
free for Sl.50, closely sealed.
All who would avoid the barbarous treatme's
with Mercury, Copaiba Injections, Cauterization6l
Quack Specifies, Antidotes and Instruments shount
own this valuable work or consult the Doctor per-
sonally or by letter, No. 173 Broadway, n York,
from 10 A. NJ. to 5P. NJ. Post Office Box s44, n.
Y, is all the address required. Consultation, Ad-
vice. and Medicine SIS, in all cases in advance
''We concur with other papers in recommend
ing DR.. LARMONT and his work. - Courier DIES
Etas Unis, German die Reform, Dispatch, .Saats
Zettnnq. Atlas, MEDICAL Repier 6.r
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THE NERVE PRESCRIPTION.

FOB a PERFECT RESTORATION OF THE
SERVOCS SYSTEM, causing an immediate and
4r'per cure in the following cases: Nervousness
Epilepsy, Physical Debility Impaired Nutrition
of the Body, Lassitude, Weakness in the Limbs
and Back, Indisposition and Incapacity for study
and Labor, Dizziness of apprehension, Loss of
Memory, Aversion to Society, Timidity Self-Dis-
trust Dizziness. Headache, and Sexual Incapacity
incident to both sexes for whose benefit it is de-
signed, and whose happiness it willneft it e.
The most eminent physicians of this country
have exerted themselves to the utmost to check
the increasing fatality origination from the reaxa
ton OF the nerves. Having for long period de-
voted much study, time and labor in estabishinh
a treatment for the perfect restoration ofthe Ner
.vous System, it is gratifying to be able to announce
the success attending my new method. Through
this treatment the can be reached and in
such way that, however shattered or Frustrated
they can be perfectly restored. 1t acts on the
Nerves at once, yet with gentleness-restoring
them to a natural state and removing the above
distressing diseases
Both sexes more or less, through the prostra-
ton of the Nervous SYSTEM lose their energy
In such instances the Nerve Prescription may be
eliered upon in reYving the patient into the Wig
no of youth.
This prescription is carefully compounded, and
put up in boxes containing "a Powders. Price 81.
Mailed or expressed to any address, with valuable
hygienic advice which will be found beneficial in
the future. DR.. |. CHAUNCY TERRY,
No. l5l5 N Sixth ST., Philadelphia, Pa
Aug. 29-ly.
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TO CONSERVATIVES.

THE Advertiser, having been restored to health
i in few weeks, by very simple remedy.
al .er having suffered several years with severe
lung affection, and that dread disease, Consump-
tion-is anxious to make known to his fellow suf.
ferers the means of cure.
To all who desire it, he will send copy of the
prescription used Gree of CHARGE, with the di
rections for prepared and using the same, which
they will find Sure Cure fer Consumption,
Asthma, Bronchitis &C. The enlp object of the
fit he afflicted, and spreod information witch he
conceives to be invaluable and he hopes every
sufferer will try his remedy, it will cost them
nothing, and may prove o blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription will please ad-
dress
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
No. 165 South End ST., Wi;.iamsburgh, n. Y
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Stage Line.

Stage Line.
We enormously stated in our paper, sever
al weeks ago, that the Messrs. Trotters would
withdraw their line of Stages from Harrison
burg to trasburg, after the cars reached the
The former namad place. Bat we we re mis-
to usthat they purpose cont inuing their fast
daily line of Stages over the entire route from
Stanton to Winchester, and will not with
draw until the railroad cars can pass through
the Valley without having to run over Narrow
Passage Bridge. We are rather inclined to
suppnse the Messrs. rs little fec etious as
well az game"
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D0- As the stage stopped in front Of Mr..
Welsh's Hotel, in this place, on Christmas
night, it was saluted by sky rocket, which
fell among the horses, frightening them terri
bly,, causing them to run of, upset the coach,
and smash things generally. After having
run about two and half miles they were stop
ped. Two Of the horses were badly injured
by a portion of the tongue that remained at
tached to them. One of them has since died,
and tina othar is 90 badly crippled that he will
not be. for some time, If ever, fit for service
Fortunately al the passengers had alighted
from the stage before the accident occurred
or soma limbs would have. been broken and
ssnre perrcns killed.
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s9 The local OF the Commonwealth cha-g-
es us with being .sfunny, if not witty" over
the Rockingham Demonstration. We are not
often charged with anything of that kind, and
suppose if we were in the least funny" it
was because everybod else was mad eide
aeen on the return train, from H to A
Here is what Joe or somebody says:
{ 1.-The Valley editors were more or less jubi-
liant in their report az the R. celehratlon
here las. week. Bro. Trout, Of tho Shesndoah
Herald, was not only exuberars yout funny,
If not witty. Besure TO come up again, Souihey.
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Edinbulg Va, 26th 1858


4hr Editor.
We hear that something took place in IIar,
risonburg on Tuesday for which we have as
yet heard no name. 1t has been denominated
a "Big Thing" '.Hefty Celebration" but the
most generally accepted is that Of ''Grand
Fizzle" and SO grand indeed as to make it
necessary to draw off the attention of the R.
Requests by a reference to the RIGHTEOUSNESS
of the people of Shenandoah, and to this end
the eloquence of prototype of the eminent
Ben Barry, was called into requistion, and so
we'll did his memory serve him, that he was
enabled TO quote copiously from that R. r
worthy for instance, "How are you Dutch.
You have Rail Road and it did not cost you
a cent" (Then his finger slipped and this
was repeated three times.
Characteristic of his underground propensi-
ty, he recommended tunnling the D. 4 county
not so much, We presume, to punish the Dutch
as to fright his own ducks near that better mar
ket for which his recommendation wo uld con.
sign him c. o. D.
He confessed that he had been born in
Shenandoah county this was "the unkindest
cut of alp but he had carried a remnant of
grace with him that enabled him to ssThank
line
Now, you man of the name, descent and lin
cage, Of the Pick-wick Weller, 5esoare of vices
and reflect in yonr sober moments that Shen-
andoah is often for war against oppression,
misled in. election sometimes, voting against
the very Religious convictions of Ro ckingham' S
Vast majority.
Shenandoah Chapter r. A. NJ. has been
granted charter by the NJ. E. Grand Chapter
of Va, and may now be considered a fixture"
An oyster supper held under the auspices of
that institution rewarded them nett prof
it of $31,5o
A prize came off here few days ago be-
tween two individuals who shall be known as
Barney Long, and Aaron Short. The first
round resulted in Barney's being knocked
clear out Of his boots. Both came to time for
the second, Barney in his Stocking feet, and
Aaron was severely punished on the coat tail
with a stick, amid cries of foul, which were
followed by chips on both hats and COM
promise by awarding the Championship to Bar
n ey and the prize to Aaron.
The Fair for the election of the E. NJ
Church has been opened three days, realizing
upward of $500. 1t will be continued next
week
There was Grand Bail at the hurry House
Chri stmus eve, which was participated in by
the old and young Pat was the only old one.
and that celebrity furn ished such an abund-
ance of supper and other refreshments as to
send every body home happy.
Altogether Christmas here was q decided
success.
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Furniture.

Furniture.
The furniture manufactures are having quite
q rush upon them just now. Matrimony Is q
great institution to enliven trade. We happen
cd in Mr.. VIM. B. Morrison's shop few days
since, and found him packing q large lot OF
ans, neat furniture. By the way, Mr.. M. is
manufacturing some of the neatest furniture
va ever saw, ami at cheap rates, too. You,
Eho want bureaus, tables, cribs or cradles,
and any other household furniture, had better
give him call.
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At His Post.

At His Post.
We are glad to announce that Harry Gill
the indomitable Harry-is conv alescent, and
is again at his post, at the Town Hall, nearly
opposite the Court House, ready to serve his
friends and customers with something to
strengthen the inner man, in either eat or
drink His bar is we'll supplied with choice
liquors, and he can put up delicious dish OF
ham and egg, oysters, &C.. at short notice
Monday is Court day. Call on him. It.
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by Our much esteemd aud valuable
friend, VIM. B. koontz, Esqr., of New Orleans
is entitled TO our hearty thanks for lot of
the finest, largest Oranges We ever saw. The
are from Loui cana groves, MIR. X. still finds
time from his extensive professional duties to
think Of his friends, and surprise them during
the holidays, by such splendid souvenirs He
will also accept our thanks for late New Or
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Shenandoah Musical Association.

The Fourth Annual Convention of the She
nandoah Musical Convention will meet in the
German Reformed Church, in this place, com
mencing Tuesday, January Goth, and ending
January Both. The services of Prof Evans
have been secured, by whom the exercises will
be conducted.
Grand Concert will be given on Friday
evening. An invitation is extended to the
musical public of this and the adjoining coun-
ties. For full particulars of the occasion see
large posters, which are being printed at this
office
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in Woodstock some time in January? for the
purpose Of forming an agricultural society;
We will see.
agriculture is the most healthy, the most
useful, and the most noble employment of
man. "--WAsHINGToN.
Yours &c.. WIN. ii CLINE.
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Errors of Youth.

Gentleman who suffered for years from Ner-
fects of youthful indscretion, WILL for the sake Of
suffering humanity, send free to allwho need 1t,
he recipe and directions for making the simple
temedy by which he was cured. Sufferers wish
ingto profit by the advertisers experience, can do
JNO. b. OGDEN.
Oct 10, AZ Cedar ST., NJ Y
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gy- We are panied TO learn that young
how. son Of Mr.. Robinson, living on Pughs
Run. about two miles North of this place, met
with serious accident, on Saturday last. lie
was riding horse to water, when the amman
slipped and fell heavily upon him, crushing
his leg in fearful manner. Drs. Campbell u
Magruder we're in attendance, rendering the
necessary surgical aid.
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New Years Present.

NfH EEfB FFUBtHts
We are indebted to Mr.. and Mrs. wilkins
for a box filed with nice things, designed as
a New Years present for ourself Nothing
could have been nicer than the large cakes,
candies, apples, &c. &c
"a Mr.. wilkins understands the business, OF
fixing up nice things. He is regularly licensed
TO attend public meetings, sales &c, in the
county, where he serves his nice CONNECTIONS,
Cakes, pies beer, Cider, Wine SC. He will
also attend at Court, in this place, when the
weather is not too bad.
Success to our generous friend. and ready
Gale for his dainties
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DO YOU WANT A HATE

Mr.. John A. Arnold, a young Alexandrian,
and a member of the old 18th Virginia Regi-
ment of Infantry, which saw SO much hard
service in the late war; for the southern cause
has again returned to his native place, Alex.
andria, and reopened New HAT STORE. and
will be pleased to have his old friends and
comrades in arms call upon him. His stock
consists of large Assortment of Hats, Caps
and Ladies' and Misses Furs. Store, 81
King Street, near Fairfax St.
Alexandria
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w- Several Shop Filters. have been al
work in. our Stores and Confectoneries, they
are we'll known. some of them STOOD wen as
good honest memblr Of Society, before they
were detected in there light fingered game
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w Fifteen marriage licenses were issued
from the Clerks Office, of this county, last
week Good business for the Clerk We are
not surprised that L. Edwin-the knight OF the
yun- down boot -heel-clung TO the office like
aorim Death TO dead niger"