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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-01-11

TILL TAPPER.-Henry Singleton entered a grocery
store at Tenth and Christian streets yesterday, and
waiting until the proprietor was busted with GUS
toner, stepped behind the counter and abstracted
s13 from the till. He detected In the act and
Alderman Bonsall sent him TO prison.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-01-11
FOURTH EDITION
"A o n o p =.

The Noble Assassin-He surrenders
Himself to Justice-How He will
be eTried-Rochefort' Paper
Seized by the Govern
ment - Further
Particulars of
the Tragedy.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-01-11

OPERATIONS OF THE DELAWARE HARBoR PoLIcE.-
The following shows the work done by the Delaware
Harbor Police force during the year 1867
AttestS. lo9
Persons rescued from drowning ................ 90
Drowned bodies recovered, ............. 20
Persons prevented from walking overheard. 2s
Boats recovered and returned TO owners ....... 10
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-01-11

SUMMARY OF POSTAL OPERATIoNs.-Of the thou
sands that have occasion to visit our Post Office,
very few ior moment stop TO think think as to the
yet when the whole thing is boiled down and pre-
sented in short space the figures look somewhat for
midable, and one wonders that such an amount OF
work has been performed.
careful resume OF the dojngs OF the office for the
~ -, o,.-1 shows that during the period men,
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-01-11
AUCTION SALES.
IFor adsiitiosra, Auctions see The Sepenm I,,ge
THOMAS A. BAILEY, AUCTIONEEH
J. No. 1923 MARKET Street.

LARGE AND IMPORTANT SALE
A CHANCE FOR BARGAINS IN JEWELRY.
The weI selected stock of the old established Jewel
Store Of JAMES ROBINSON, No 1881 Market street, a
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-01-11

NARROW ESCAPE FROM FIRR-A stable on Hutch
lnson street, below Thompson, made q narrow es-
cape from nTe last evening. A carriage in the yard
TO 1k 1re from a candle, but the flames were dts
covered before much damage was done.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-10
Local Notices.


KosKoo. This medicine is rapidly gain
ing the confidence of the people, and the
numerous testimonials of its virtues giver
by practitioners of medicine. leaves ne
doubt that it is safe and reliable RENE.
dy for impurity Of the blood, liver disease
&c.
The last Medical Journal contains al
article from Prof r. S. Newton, H. D.
President of the E Medical College, city
of New York, that speaks in high terms
of its curative properties, and gives spe,
cial recommendation of Koskoo to the
practitioners of medicine. This is, we
believe, the first instance where such med
icines have been officially endorsed by the
Faculty of any of the medical colleges, and
reflects great credit upon the skill of Dr
lawrence, It's compounder, and also puts
:. Koskoo" in the van Of all other medi-
ciaeg of the present day.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-10
ADVERTISEMENTS
TT 0 MES EAD.
Ill AND PRE-EMPTlON


have compiled full, concise and complete
statement. plainly printed for the Information Of
persons intending to take up a Homestead or
Presumption in this POI ton fthe West, embrace
ing Iowa, Dakota and Nebraska-and other sec
tons. ltexpains how to proceed to secure 100
acres OF Elef, Farming Land for Nothing, six
months before you leave your home, in this most
healthy climate. In short it contains slust such
instructions as Is needed by those intending to
make home and fortune the Free Lands OF
the West, will send one OF these printed Guides
to any person sending me Is cents. The infor-
nation alone which it gives, is worth s. to any
body. Men, who came here two and three years
ago, and took farm. are to day independent.
TO YOUNG EN.--This country is being
crossed with numerous railroads. reaching from
every direction to Sioux City, Iowa. Six rail
roads viii be comp seted to this city within one
year One IS already in operation, connecting US
with Chicago and the u. 2. Railroad, and two
more will be completed before Spring, connect
ing us with Dubuque and McGreger, direct.
Three more will be completed within YEAR
connecting US direct with St. Paul, Mimi. \ ank
ton, Dakota, and Columbus n ebra ska, on the U.
Z. Raliroads The Missouri Rive" gives to the
Mountain trade. Thus it will be seen that no sec
ton OF country offers such unprecedented adj
gantages tor business, speculation and making
fortune. For the country is being populated,
and towns and cities are being built, and fortunes
made almost beyond belief. Every man who
taxes a homestead now, will have a railroad
market at his own door. And any enterprisng
young man, with small capital can establish
himselfin permanent and paying business, if
he selects the right location and right branch Of
trade. Eighteen years residence in the western
country and large portion Of the time employed
as Mercantile Agent, in this counTy, has
made me familiar with all the branches OF bust
ness and the best locations in this country. For
one dollar remittod to me, | will give truthful
and definite answers to all questions on this sub
ject, desired by such person. Tell them the best
place to locate and what business is overcrowd-
ed and what branch is neglected. Address.
DANIEL SCOTT,
S. C. Com. of Emigration,
Dee. 23,-ly (Box, 1867 Sioux City, Iowa.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-10
ECIAL OTTO Els.

ERRlTABLE IN YALIDS.-indigestio not on
4 ~ effects The physical heath but the dispo-
<itins and temper5 of its victims. The dyspep-
tic becomes, too. III a measure denoralized by
his suferiags. He is subject to fits of irrita-
tation. sulienness. or dspsir. as the case NAV
be. A preierna Ural sebsetiveness which he
cannot control. leads Lin to nlisconslure the
words and acts OF those around him. and his
intercourse even with hose nearest and dear
est to him is not unire1ucnily marked by ex
bibitions Of tessiuess foreign to his real nature
These are the mental phenomena Of the dis
ease, Cor which the invalid cannot be justly
held responsible, but they occasion much
household discomfort. II is to the interest of
the home circle, 1t is essential 20 family har-
moay as well as 10 the rescue of the principal
sufferer from state not far removed from in
cipiert insanity, that these SYMPTOMS Of mental
disturbances be promptly renewed This can
only be done by removing their physical cause.
a arrangement the functions of the stomach
and its allied viscera. the liver and The bowels.
Upon these three important organs, Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters act simultaneously pro-
ducing thorough and salutary change their
condition. The vegetable ingredients of which
the preparation Is composed are ofarenoyating
regulating and Alternative character and tie
stimuIent which lends-activiy to their renledi 81
virtues is the purest aud best teat can be ex=
tracted from the most wholesome of cereals,
viz sound rye. Nodyspeptic can take this
genial rest orative for single week without
experiencing Q notable improvement in his gen
eral heolth Nat only will his bodily suffer
ings abata from day 10 day, but his mind viii
recuyer rapidly f-om its resllessness and irri
liability, anu Ills happy changa will manifest
itself in his demeanor TO a,l arQund him.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-10

Eg At a meeting of the Stock hold
ers of the Woodstock Manufacturing Co.,
held February, 4th 1870. j. P. Nelson
was called to the chair and j. II. Grabill,
appointed Secretary.
The meeting then proceeded to eiect
officers for the ensuing year. Moses
Walton was elected President 4. u
Hughes, VIM. Donaldson, j. P. Nelson,
J. W. Dsnner, J. B. Gollidsy, Hen ~
Hotel and P. w. Magruder, Director.
and j. P. Nelson Secretary and Treasu-
rer. Commissioners were then appoin ted
to open Books to receive subscriptions to
the Capital Stock of said Company. The
Capital Stock was fixed at $50, 900.
Mr.. s. A. Banner was appointed to
notify Mr.. Walton of his election, and j.
P. Nelson, NJ. Walton and J. II. Grs-
bill appointed to DRAFT an application tor
Charter for said Company.
On Motion the Herald was requested to
publish the proceedings of the mseting.
The meeting then adjourned and the
Directors resolved to meet on Tuesday
night the 9Th inst
J. P. NELSON, President.
J. II. GRABJLL, Secre:sry.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-10
sTIIN ArlDoAII HERALD AND VALLEY ADVERT

gy The citizens of Harrisonburg are
still luxurating in the excitement occa :
stoned by the many daring thefis commit
ted in that city, Notwithstanding the Wig
orous efforts upon the part of the aathori-
ties to suppress it: On Sunday several
detailed squads were engaged in search
ing the various negro quarters along the
'.wharf," which resulted III the recovery
of several bags of chickens. The suspec-
ted parties were arrested and taken before
the Mayor, WHO committed them to the
lock up.
On Sunday night, the brick store house
of Mr. Shacklett. on Main street, was
broken into and robbed of a considera bic
amount of goods. The entrance was eff
fected by digging through the brick wall
on Main street. Notwithstanding the num-
Der Of very efficient night watches em
ployed by the corporation. Also, on the
Same night, about so chickens were stolen
from Mr.. Messerly.
These outrages are of almost nightly
occurrence, and growing more daringl y fla
grant Is is proposed to increase the po-
lice force of the place. We saw one OF
the council engaged with Logan of Win
chester, and thought perhaps they were
negotiating for his big tobacco sign Indian
for night watch Lo, the poor Indian.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-10

South, has erected beautiful church here,
aud will dedicate it D. V. February
18th. The new Jail here is just compile
ted, and [ have no doubt it will soon
be dedicated Whilst things here in gen
eral seem 10 be duh and Inactive, it Is
quite different just 81 miles n. w. Of this
place at New Creek, money seems 10 pass
round pretty freely, and great many new
buildings are going up rapidly, and just
6 miles West of New Greek, at Piedmont,
everything seems to be alive witn bust
ness. The B. s. O. r. r., have sup
pose their best shops there in operation
and the place is being built up with won
derful rapility.
had the pleasure of meeting cur old
friend Peter S. Hyde. in Piedmont, who
has a magnificent Jewelry store, well fur
nished, and is doing thriving business.
The place is occupied with Rebels and
Yankees, who seem to be happy and
contente8.
Piedmont was visited with considera-
BILE hurricane, on last Monday, the wire
bridge was damaged considerably, several
houses unroofed, but fortunately no lives
lost.
The weather is fine now, though there
is snow on the Alleghanies.
J. A. NJ.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-10
RoMsEY, w. Va, Jan. 81, 1870.

MRssRs. EDlToRs. Perhaps line from
our section might be of interest to some
of your patrons. This is not great wheat
country, but noted place for corn and
grass, consequently there are great ma
ny cattle and hogs raised here. The prices
of wheat, corn, rye, oats &C., have come
down considerably from their starting
prices last fall. Pecuniary matters seeln
TO be unusually hard here, and many are
leaving and preparing to leave here to try
their fortunes in the West and South.
Rev j P. Hyde Of the NJ e Church
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-10
yIICK,s FLORAL GUIDE FOR 1870.

NTfRGINIA, TO WIT At rules held in the
Clerks Office OF the County Court of Shen-
andoah for the month of January 1870:
Henry Grabill, Levi Shaver and Ann his wife
and others........ ss,sss Plaintiffs,
against
John William Gregory Elizabeth formerly Eiiz-
abeth Gregory, married but name OF her husband
unknown the unknown heirs of Rebeeca SWartz
deceased, late the wife of John Swartze ia un-
known heirs OF Jacob Grabiil and the unknown
heirs OF Joseph Grabill, deceased. Defendants
IN CHANcEaY.
The object Of this suit is to sell the ntefets O
Samuel Grabill deceased in certain real estate
purchased By An OF Henry Shaver, snd
&c distribute the proceeds among his heirs at
Law
John William Gregory, Elizabeth formerly
Elizabeth Gregory sister OF said Joha William
Gregory, and non residents of the State Of Yir-
GINA. and that the heirs of Rebecca Swartz
deceased, late the wife of John Swartz, the heirs
OF Jacob Grabilt deceased, and the heirs OF Jo-
seph Grahil deceased, AMI unknown,so far can
be sscertained.
1t appearing By satisfactory esidence that the
-defenasats, are as stated above unknown and
others are not Rhabitasts Of this State, it is or
deEctl, tnat lie said defendants do appear here
within one month after due publication hereof,
and do what Is necessary TO- protect User Interests
that a copy II this order be published in some.
newspaper printed in Woodstock, once week
fer tour successive weeks, and copy posted at
the front door OF the Court House OF said coun-
ty, on the first day OF The next County Court
BinD & BUD, p a. a copy-teste:
Jan 10 iws j. s. IRWIN, G. s, G.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-10
So Land Bayers, from She North, ar

g Land Buyers, from She North, are
beginning to come into the Valley. Very
probably the reconstruction Of the State
has reasAursd confidence, and if our cit
i MS will not frighten them back by asking
exhorbitsnt prices for their lands. we may
expect large amount of capital invested
hsre in the Valley, during the coming
spring. which can be used 80 give fresh
life and impetus to the manufacturing
Interest Just started, and for the deselepe
msnt Of the mineral and other resources
az the country.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-10
DIRECTORS.

WILLIAM II. JOHNSON, of Johnson Z
HUNT, Wholesale Groecr5,
WM. II. POWERS, of Winston & Powers,
Wholesale Grocars.
ALBERT 0RDWAT, Treasurer Buckingham
Slate Company.
CHARLES Y. MORRIS, Morris s Cos SUI.
gar Refinery.
G. A. PEPLE. Superintendent Manchester
Gotten Mills.
JOHN L, TYLER, John II. and John t.
Ter, Jewellers.
Observation-Disclosures Wholesale dr,.o;eods.
TIIO5 S. BALDWIN G}orhier.
JN0 N. C0EDIN, Cashier Planters Bank.
j. 4. D0WEEL Superintendent Western
Union Telegraph Company.
ALEXANDER G. ROBERTS N. Cattle Rrs-
ker.
GEO. IHEBBING. Wholesale Grocer.
r. L. BROWN, OF Brown, Jones Cs.,
Wholesale dr0eers.
A. B0DHkER, Druggist.
s. NJ. R0SENBAuM, Of S. & II Reseu-
baum. Dry Goods.
EQUALITY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Examine lis Pamphlets before you insurs,
it is to your Interest to do SO.
Principal o!Iiee: 1915 Main street.
Ri ckmond, Va.
AGENTS WANTED EvEgYwueRsl
Dec. l6, ~.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-10

YyyO THE WORKING CLASS.-We are now
prepared to furnish all classes with constant
employ ment at home the whole OF the time or for
the spare moments. Business new, light. and pro-
ftablc Persons Of either sex easily earn from soc.
to IS pc? evening and proportional sum b. de-
voting their " hole time TO the business. Boys
and girls earn nearly much as men. That all
who see this notice may send their address, and
test The business, we make this unparalleled offer:
To such as are not well satisfied, VIZ will send 81
10 paw for the trouble of writing. Full particu-
lars, a valuable sample, which viii do TO COM
mence work on, and copy Of The Peoples Liter
arr Goaa;srion-one Of Inc largest and best family
newspapers published-all sent free by mail.
Reader, If YOU want permanent. profitable work,
address h. c. ALLEN & CO., Augusta, Maine.
oct 2S-3m
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-10
q usical Association.

ID UsiCaE AssOCIAtI0il.
We are requested to giFe notice to the
members Of the Church Choirs, in this
place, that it is designed to organize a
musical association, to be composed only
of the members of the different Choirs.
which will meet alternately in the several
churches, on the evening Of the last Mon
day Of every month. A meeting is called
on the evening Of the asst Monday of
the present month, at the Reformed
Church, when they will proceed to an
organization. 1t is hoped there will be
full attendance of the different CLoirs.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-10

H BownaD, Of Har -isonburg, was
quite successful in auctioning of quite
large lot of goods, on Monday.
Hoskour, of this place, was also very
active through the day, as auctionssr.
Bob will soon be able to give Harrison
burg a good fight for the laurels.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-10
ADVERTISEMENTS.
TAINTED AGENTS FOR TIE

w KING OF HORSE BOOKS:
The American Farmers Horse Book.
1t outsolls, ten to one, any book of its kind pub
lished. 40th thousand in press. Agents doing
better now than ever before. Also, for
OUR FAMILY PHYSICIAN.
In both English and German, Embracing the
Allopathic, Home opathic, Hydropathic, Eclectic
and Herbal modes of treatment. 545 closely prin-
ted pnges. Price only $3.50. The most complete,
reliable and popular family medical book in .ex-
stence. Address c. F. Vent, Publisher, Sd Bare
ay Street New York. Jan. l3,-ly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-10
County Organization.


Some considerable interest is beginning to
be felt in regard to the coming election
for she County officers under the new or
ganization System. There will not only
be more Offices to fill but about double the
number Of aspirants for each Office. We
have already heard of some ten or twelve
candidates spoken of for the clerkship.
and number for the diferens other Offices
We shall probably have very lively cam :
paign. and will no doubt be fully advised
as to the marvellous qualifications and
pressing claims of the different aspirants
We say, Gentlemen, pitch in announce
yourselves through the medium of the
HsaALD. and make bold and vigorous
fight. It is free race and every man
has a right to try his b5ftom. IN our mex.
issue viii be fouud several announcement
for office. 81
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-10

~ We are glad to learn that our
friend G. Mech, Of the National who had
a leg aEputated a few weeks ago, is
recovering rapidly under the attention Of
Dys. Triplett and Irwin.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-10
-rI1HE UNlyERsAL CRY. rWhaI ahal

TINE UNIVERSAL CRY, eWhat shall I
1 buy for Holiday Presents can be answered
best BY Parker l. Co., So & Ice Summer St,
Boston, who have immense variety of Holiday
and useful articles, such as all kinds of Fancy
Boxes. Writing Desks, Gloves Boxes, Albums N
Morocco and Gilt and Velvet bindings, real Mo
rocco Shopping Bags, Furnished Retcules, Sill
yer Plated Ware, and Cutlery ofall descriptions,
Jewelry limitations OF the latest styles Of solid
gold. which cannot be. distinguished from the
real, &C., d.. and hundreds Of the latest and
most entertaining Books Their stock contains
almost everything necessary to supply the wants
and crafty the tastes Of everybody, and they
claim that their superior facilities for buying these
goods enables them to sell at very much under
the regular prices paid for such articles They
wait agents everywhere to whom they offer
most liberal inducements. We call attention to
their advertisement in another column.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-10
Good Elgn.

Good Sign.
We understand from some of our Alex
snaris friends, representatives Of business,
houses, that large quantities of grain is
being shipped from this section to their
markets. One house left several hundred
bags at the Mt, jackson depot and order
ed seveveral hundred more to the same
place; also several hundred more 70 the
Depot this place.
Gen. Meem has shipped large numbers
of cattle from bis estate near Mt, jackson
and has still a large number on hand.
which he has retained on account of the
declension of the cattle market.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-10
Ts0 CONSMUPTIvES.

l THE Advertiser, having been restored to
after having suffered several years with a severe
lung Affection, and that dread disease. Con
symptoms anxious to make known to his
fellow sui arers the means Of cure
To all who desire il, he will send copy of the
prescription used, free af charge, with lhe di-
rections for preparing and using The same, which
they will find a sure Cure fir Cons nm ption,
ssthma, Bronchitis etc. The object Of the ad
geltlss r in ssnsing The prescription is to benefit
the afflicted, and spread information which he
conceiyes IL be Invaluable; andshe hopes every
sufferer will Try his remedy, as it will cost them
nothing, and may prove a blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription. will please
address Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON.
" il1amsbuig, Kings County, Sew York,
Nov, 70, 1869. ~.
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OF YOUTH.

IT, A GENTLEMAN, who suffered for years
all the effects of youthful indiscretion, will, for
sake of suffering humanity, send free to all who
need it the receipt and directions for making the
Simple remedy by which he was cured. Sufferers
wishing to protit by the advertiser experience,
can do SO by addressing, with perfect confidence,
JOHN b. OGDEN,
No. - Cedar street New York.
Nnv d 1859 LIZ.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-10
Eotice.

Notice.
Geo. P. Rowell & Co.. are the New York
Advertising Agents for. this paper, and com
plete files of it can be examined at their office
by any one making application. This firm
has reduced advertising to more perfect sys
TEN than has heretofore been known.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-10
VALLEY LAND AGENcY
Partial List of Lands for sale by s ma
Valley Real Estate Agency.

PARTED List of Lands for sale by shenaaao.s
Valley Real Estate Agency.
No l.
Consists of 1913 acres, Il miles from Columbia
Furnace. Good bouaa barn, ice house, saoss
house Sc Price $50 per acre.
Consists of 835 acres, & miles from Woodstock.
$50 acres cleared 80 acres river bottom, large
dwelling house. Two good teaant houses, ice
house and other out buildings. THIS IS an
excellent piece Of property Price $50, 030.
No 8 Consists Of 100 acres 40 acres in
river bottom, good INV murclant mill, brisd
house, and necessary out buildings Price
$4,000.
Consists of 1917 acres, IS cleared, house, smoke
house &c-friee $500.
Consists of les acres, ~ miles from Woodstock.
Large house, ice house &e.--Price $50, per
acre.
Consists of one acre in town Of Woodstock. 1t
would make four good building lots.
Consists of 20 acres, on borders of Woodstock
Noll.
miles from Woodstock, Coed b-ick hoass 1 nee
essary out buildings. Price 5000.
No 90,
SO acres, 8 miles from Woodstock, good
house, stable, spring-house and othqr ous
buildings, $50 per acre
No. 81,
Valuable Furnace properly, Brick dwell
ing and other oat buildings, 1860 acres Of
land.
NoSe6,
miles from Woodstock. 12o scrss OF land
good naw house, barn &c. $500
No. ss,
III acres oa Valley Pike, good large house
barn &C, Price 2Ie0.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-10

~ Our enterprising friend B.
'Schmitt has been fitting up and beautify-
ing bis Drug Store. 1t is now one of the
nestest establishments of the kind in the
Valley.