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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17
ETICK's FLORAL GUIDE FOR 1870.

The First Edition of One Hundred and Tween
ty Thousand copies of Vick's llustr ated Gaia
lagus of Seeds and Floral Guide, is published
and ready to send out. 1t is elegantly printed on
fl he paper, with about 200 fine wood Engravi ngs
of Flowers and Vegetables, and beautiful Col
ed Plate--consisting of seven varieties of Phlox
Drummondii, making it a fine
BOQUET OF PHLOXES,
1t is the most eautiful, as well as the most in
structive Floral Guide published, giving plain
and thorough di rectiOns for the
CULTURE OF FLOWERS AND VEGETA-
BLES.
The Floral Guide is published for the benef
of my Customers, TO whom it ID sent free whit
thut application but will be forwarded to all who
opply by mail, for Ten Cents, which is not half
ae cost. Address,
JAMES WICK,
Rochester, N. Y.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17

/. SAMUEL A. BANNER,
who has just returned from the northern
markets with a splendid stock of
f ALL AND WHIT TER GOODS
which he is now offering very cheap for cash
and merchantable produce. Don't fail to call
and examine his entire stock, as he charges
nothing for showing his goods.
Oct. II, 1869-tf.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17

~ Wont some Phi,a' tiropist buy the
threshing machine that has so long encum-
bered the Street, in front of the Court
House? 1t is a mute but painful remem-i
berance of hard times.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17

G. The weather has been quite coquettisn
sfor. the last few days, reminding us OF our
sweetheart, in smiles. and tears, and only
ssaeking thunder claps Of asusanxr to make
the smile complete.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17
n eW Paper.

New Paper.
We very gladly place upon our exchange
list the new paper entitled "Trice A Week, :"
published by Norris, Grubcr and Fectig, Ha
gerstown, Md. As the name indicates, it is
semi-weekly paper, gotten up in the most
artistic manner and edited with marked
sprightliness.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17
ADVERTISEMENTS.

WANTED AGENTS FOR THE
w KING OF HORSE hooks:
The American Farmers Horse Book.
1t outsalls, ten to one any book OF its kind pub
lishcd 40th thousand in press. Agents doing
better now than ever before. Also, for
OUR FAMILY PHYSICIAN.
In both English and German, Embracing the
Aliopathic, Homeopathic, 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-
istence. Address G. F. Vent, Publisher, Sd bare
ay Street New York. Jan. l3,-ly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17

Ry We learn that we are to have a
regular and convenient meat market, dur
ing the spring and summer months. This
is move in the right direction, we need
something of the kind very much.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17
DoN'T READ THIS (!

DoS'r READ TAls'
Unless you wish to buy your
seq RS DIRECT FROM
The Mandatory and save Is per cent.
We have the largest Segar Manufactory.in
the State of Virginia, and are prepared to
furnish Segars lower than they can be bought
in New York or Baltimore.
Also keep constantly on hand we'll Sc
lected stock of Leaf and Manufactured To-
baceo, Snuff, Pipes, sc.
All goods warranted to be as represented.
STEINER & YOHg,
No. 4 9 King Street,
Dec. 9-1y Alexandria, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17

10 The demand for Real Estate in the
VALLEY, is on the increase. Trout and IRA
bill, of the Shenandoah Valley Land Agency
ARE receiving daily applications and promise
to sell large amounts Of property in the
spring.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17
Woodstock Ashby Lyceum.

Woodstock Ashby Lyceum.
The question for Saturday evening Feb. 18th
is: Should Divorces be granted ? Orator for
che occasion, Mr.. n. L. Walton.
The public are respectfully invited to attend.
Secretary.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17

lB- Editors and Publishers des'ri ng to pub
lish this advertisement are invited to address the
above Institution, with proposals for and II
months, stating circ u:ation OF their paper.
JAN 6, lS70-ly
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17

DARN FOR SALE.-I wish to sell the farm
I upon which formerly resided, near Belle
fair Mills, Stafford Co., Va; called
MILLVIEW,
coDtaininga fir a ction over 19I acres. The Build
ings upon it are comfortable and convenient, and
most of them new. There is
GOOD APPLE ORCHARD,
upon it, most of it of improved fruit. The place
is we'll watered with
SEVERAL NEVER-FAILING SPRINGS,
and the middle bran CHI of Chappaw amsic Run
bordering one side of the tract, and upon which
Bellefair Mills is situated.
1T is HEALTHY LOCATION,
being from to 10 miles from the Potomac river,
and the fisheries, 20 miles from Fredericksburg,
and about Is miles from Manassas; 30 miles from
Alexandria, and within few miles of the loca
ton of the contemplated railroad from the latter
place to Fredericksburg. There is store and
post Office at Bellefair Mills, which is the best 10.
cation for store in the county, and would DE a
good situation for an apothecary shop.
One-thrd of the Mill Property will also he sold
with Millview farm, which contains about 80
acres of land attached to the mill, nearly all in
woods. For terms and further par -culars adj
dress me at Front Royal, Warren county, Va.
aug 5, go JOHN CLARK.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17

~ The lumber trade from this county Is
very considerable. Large quantities are con-
tinually being taken of. principally to the
markets of the lower Valley.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17

V7IRGINIA. TO NIT AT rules held in the
Y Clerks Office of the Circuit Court Of Shen-
andoah, for the month Of February, lS5U;.
James lI..Williams. Executor of Saml C. Will
liams. Deceased, Plaintiff, who sues for him
self and such other creditors of Vim. J. Con
ner deceased, as will contribute to the costs of
this suit.
against
John j. Conner, Administrator of VIM. j.
Conner deceased ..... ............... Defendants
The object Of ftis suit is 20 settle the Es-
tate account of John J. Conner, administrator
of VIM. J. Conner deceased, and to assign
dover to Margaret Lichliter, and subject the
real estate whereof said Conncr,~died seized
and possessed to the payment of his debts.
1t appearing by satisfactory evidence that The
defendants, Margaret Lich liter, the widow Of
said Conner, and Vim. II. Lichliter her hus-
band, ,mes Conner, Mary Ann Butt and Jo-
seph her husband, Elizabeth Conner and Ze5-
idee Conner are not inhabitants of this Slate
1t is ordered, That the said defendants do
appear here within one month after due PUBLIC
cation hereof and DO what is necessary to pro-
,eQt their interest +; that copy of this order
be published in some newspaper 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 frs,
day of the next County Court.
WINS. & ALLEN, P. 9. Copy-.Teste.
Feb. 3,-4w. j. S. IRWIN C. c. C. S. C.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17
Notice..

NOTICE..
Geo. r. Rswell & 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 ssakins application. This firm
has reduced advertising to a more perfect sys
tenn than has hereto fore been known.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17
OFFICE


COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
y WOODSTOCK, Va, February l, 1879.
To John W. Pifer, ."............ Complainant,
son deceased Ann E. Watson, NJ. G. Saugh
lin, Jane Saughlin, Jacob Watson, Benjamin
Watson and Charles Watson, Defendants,
IN CHANeERY.
The creditors Of the estate of Isaac Watson
deceased, and all others concerned.
You are hereby notified that have appoin
ted TUESDAY THE FIRST DAY oF MARCH 1870,
at the Office of Geo. W. Miley,. at Woodstock
Shenandoah County Va, to state, settle and
adjust the accounts Of Thomas A. jackson as
administrator of the estate of Isaac Watson
deceased, to take an account Of the outstand,
ing debts against said Isaac Watson deceased
or his estate, and ascertain and report the
excess of the same above the personal assets
of said intestate; to ascertain and report the
real estate of which said Isaac Watson died
seized and possessed, leads to the payment of
his debts-and what debts if any constitute q
lien on said real estate and the debts for the
payment of which said real estate is assets
according TO law, aud any other matter deem
ed pertinent or which either party may require
to be dated spccially-required by a decree Of
of the circuit court of said county, rendered
in vacation, on the - day CT February 1870.
in the above named cause-at which time and
place you are required to attend
Given under my hand as Commissioner of said
court, the day and year above written.
Feb. saw $40. JOHN RIKCARD,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17

n&- We acknowledge the receipt OF the
. Report of the Treasurer Of Virginia for 1905
and 1869.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17

n% Large lots of cattle and great guam
titles of wheat are being shipped from MT
Jackson, in this county.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17

HARDWARE, HARDWARE
respectfully invite the public to call and ex-
airline NV new stock of Hardware, just arrived
such as
FORKS, sTEEr. and plated,
SPADES, ssuOyELS and TONGES,
.a THIMtRLE SKEINS,
GRIND STONES and
GRINDSTONE HANo.lNGS,
WINDOW GLASS and PUTTY,
SHOE LASTS,
MOROCCO and CALF SKIN,
- SAUSAGE CUTTERS and SUFFERS
sH0vELs apq FORKS,
CUTTING BOXES,
PLOUGHc,
BARN DOOR HANGINGS,
and every kind of agricultural Implement that
the farmer may need.
This is the only Hardware AMI Agricultural
store in the County, and vii. guarantee to sell
cheaper than can be bought elsewhere
70 Call and examine"
Nov. 4, 1869. ]. W. BANNER.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17

az The Town Council, of this place.
s,have purchaseaa new Suction Fire En-
zine. from Seneca Falls Mauufac.ory.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17
Reasons why every one should Insure in the
EQ UALITY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF VIRGINIA.

It is more Liberal to the Insurers than any
other company, and will eventually becoms
Purely Mutual, and belong TO the Insured
DAVID B. CLARK, President.
THOMAS H. WYNNE, Vice President.
JOHN O. VIM, Secretly.
GENERAL JAMES H. LANE, Actpary.
DR.. +. B. WATKINS,
DR.. H. w. DAVIS, Medical Advisers.
JUDGE JOHN 4. MEREDITH, Counsellor.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17

re- Mr.. VIM. B. Koontz, of New Orleans
will accept our thanks for late Southern pa
pers.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17

MANUFACTURER TOBACCO.-326 Boxes
Wl Chewing Tobacco, assorted brands, and
various prices. Three and four plugs to the
pound. Is cases Navy Sweet. As, SIS, and 10s'.-
ditto Bright, e. and S., Just received and for
sale by
aug H.. 90. LLOYD LOGAN
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17

The obituary of Mrs. Moreland was handed
ia too late for in ten. 1t will appear in our
next issue.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17
New once,

New once,
Is established at Lorenzaville, in this coun-
~, Wa. F. Smith appointed post master, Oh
route 4674, Woodstock TO Moorefeld.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17

No. 6S5
114 aeres on'Faliey Pike, coed large house
barn sc.5 Price 200.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17
VALLEY LAM. AGENCY.
Partial List of Lands for sale by Shenandoah
Valley Real Estate Agency.

Partial List of Lands for sale by shenandoah
Valley Real Estate Agency.
No l. u
Consists Of 1913 acres. u miles from Columbia
Furnace, Good house barn, ice house, ssAoke
house &c Price $3.50 per acre.
Consists Of 1856 acres, miles fr an Woodstock,
ESQ acres cleared 80 acres river bottom, urge
dwelling house, two good tenant houses iee
house and other out buildings. This isaan
excellent piece Of property.-Price So 90
No 8. Consists Of 100 acres, 30 acres n
river bottom, good new murchant mill, brick
house. aad necessary out -buildings.-Priea
$40, 600.
Consists Of 49, acres, 28 cleared hotse, smoke
house se.-priee $500.
Consists of lo5 acres, i 4 miles from Woodstock.
Large house, ice house &c.--price $50, per
acre.
Consists of one acre in town Of Woodstock. II
would make four good building lots.
Con Con- Of 20 acres, on borders of Woodstock.
No III
miles from Woodstock, Good brick house Il nee
iessary out buildings.-prico 5000.
No. 6z, ;.
so acres miles from Woodstock, good
house, stable sprng-house aud other ont
buildings, $50 per acre.
No. 81,
Valuable. Furnace properly, Brick dveIr.
ing and other out buildings, 1900 acres of
Eiland.
NJ. 65,
| miles from Woodstock, 100 acres oflsnd
good neWhouse, barn &c., $500.
No. ss,
IA aeres on'Talfey Pike, good large house
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17
DIED.

FARRA.-On the 9Th inst, at Mt. Jackson,
w hitting b. Farra, in the 6Sth year of his age
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17
SP EOIAL NOTI ES.

IRRITABLE Indigestion not on
4 ~ effects the physical heath but the dispo
sltins and tenipers of lis victims. The dyspap
tic becomes. 100. IN measure denoralized BY
his suiferiugs. Be is subject TO Ats of irrita
tation, sullenness. or dispair. as the case may
be. A preternaural seilseiiveuess which he
cannot control, leads lin to misconsiure the
words and acts of those around him, and his
intercourse even with those nearest and dear
est to him is pot uufre1uenly marked by ex
hibtions of testiness 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. 1t is 10 the interest of
the home circle, 1t is essential to family har-
mony as well as 10 the rescue of the principal
sufferer from n state not far removed from in
cipiert insanity, that these symtoms Of mental
disturbances be promptly removed, This can
only be dons by removing their physical cause.
a arrangement of the functions of the stomach
AMI its allied viscera. the liver and the bowels
Upon these three important organs Hostel
ter's Stomach Bit ers act simultaneously, pro-
ducing a thorough and salutary change their
condition. The vegetable ingredients of which
the preparation is composed are of a renovating
regulating and Alternative character and the
stimulent which lends activity to their remedial
virtues is the purest and best teat can be ex-
tracted from the most wholesome of cereals,
viz sound rye. No dyspeptic can take this
genial restorative for single week without
experiencing notaelc improvement in his gen.
eral heolth. Nat only will his bodily suffer
| ings abate from day to day, but his mind will
| recover rapidly from its resllessness and irri-
liability, and this happy changa will manifest
itself in his dcmeanor to all around him.
TINE UNIVERSAL CRY, s.What shall l
| i bny for Holiday Presents can be answered
best bv PARKER & Co., SO & Zoe Summer ST.,
| Boston, who have an immense variety of Holiday
! and useful articles, such as all kinds of Fancy
Boxes Writing Desks, Gloves Boxes, Albums ~
Morocco and Gilt and Velvet bindings, real No
rocco Shopping Bags, Furnished Reticules, Sill
yer Plated Ware, and Cutlery of all 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 contain,
almost everything necessary to supply the wants
and crafty the tastes of every body, 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
| want Agents everywhere to whom they offel
| most liberal Inducements. We call attention t.
| their advertisement in another column.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17

miles fron1 Woodstock, 100 acres of'land
good new house, barn &c., $500.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17

TROYER Il BAKER,
V1 SEWING MACHINE
For nearly two years, my wife has been
using one of the Grover s. Baker family sew
ing machines, with great success. also have
had ten years experience in the use of sew
ing machines, and consider this the best
FAMILY SEWING MACHINE
now in use. l can confidently recommend it
to any one wishing a first class machine. II
is so simple, easily managed and the stitch SO
firm, elastic and strong rs to make it every
thing desired for family sewing, prefer it to
any other machine. Call and see fo= your
selves.
ISAAC HAAS, Agent.
REFERENCES.
Mrs. L. N. Kendrick, Geo. A. Hupp, Stras
burg, David Maphis, Mount Olive, Joseph
Maphis, Red Banks, Rev. J. W. Wolfe, Pastor
at Woodstock.
Jan. 20-1m.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17

No. 81,
Valuable Furnace properly, Brick dweIT.
ing and other out buildings, 1900 acres Of
land
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17

SO acres miles from Woodstock, good
house, stable, spring-house aud other ont
buildings, $50 per acre.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17

nsss The orclresira and Cornet Band Of
this place, have consolidated.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17

E8" SEND FOE COLLEGE DOCUMENTS. a
Enclose two stamps. Address as above.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17

Consists, Of go acres, 10 acres river bottom, S
miles from Woodstock, Good brick house Il nee
iessary out buildings.-price 5000.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17

GUPERl0R Article Of Green Tea, Just Receiv
- ed and for sale by ). A. DANxEn.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17

SkA1 EfoS and Sleigh Bells. just receiv
A1snd sale By NV. DAM
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17

Consists Of 1917 aeFss, % Cleared, house, smoke
house &e.-Priee $500.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17

No 8. Consists of 100 acles, 40 acres n
river bottom, good new murchant mill, brick
house, aad necessary out buildings
$40, 600.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17

insists of one acre in town Of Woodstock. II
'uld make four good building lots.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17

! Of 10 acrss, on borders of Woodstock.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17

Consists Of 1856 acres, miles frefn Woodstock,
250 acres cleared 80 acres river bottom large
dwelling house, two good tenant houses leo
house and other out buildings. This Is an
excellent piece Of property.-Price so, 03o'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-17
EQUALITY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

oct. TT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-15
ALEXANDRIA,

RoBBERY.-The hardware store of Mr.. j. F.
Carlin, No. So King street, was burglarOusly en-
tered Sunday, it is supposed between the hours
OF II q. m. and p. M, and robbed of about six
the money draw, six Colts revolvers, and TWEEN
ty-flve valuable pocket knives; the entrance was
effected through the second story window, the
blinds Of which were priced Off by the robbers
who stood upon empty boxes which they had
piled up in the yard Of the store Of Mr.. Robert
Bell adjoining.
w. q A. X. R.-A telegram received here
from Richmond says: The Supreme Court of
Washington Railroad vs.. the Washington. Aier-
andria and Georgetown Railroad has decided in
favor of the plaintiffs. This settles the ouestion
rs to title. The Alexandra and Washincton
Railroad company have succeeded in cstabfish.
ing their right to the road, and the Judgment Of
the Court Is to that effect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-15
HHAxCIAL AID OoMNERCIAL.

The week opens in New York on An easy money
market, with four to six per cent. - the range
Of rates on call loans. Continued ease in the
market, for some time ut least, ID guaranteed by
the strong position OF the city banks, which hold,
according to their last statement, about thirty
three millions of dollars in lawful money, above
the legal requirement. Time loans, covering
four months, have been made on pledge Of rail-
way securities; at seven per cent. In the mar
ket for commercial paper rates continue low,
and approved names are in demand. Prime ac-
ceptances are quoted as six and seven. Single
names range from seven upwards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-15

CIRCUIT CouRr, Judge Cartter.-To-day, in
the case Of Mary @. Campbell agt. American
Popular Life Insurance Company . verdict was
rendered for plaintiff for fun amount claimed,
5000. Mr.. Cook fled motion for new trial.
Msttingly agt. Lewis; verdict for plaintiff.
ORPHANS COURT, Judge Pnrceu.-The will
Of the late John F. Ellis. bequeathing his estate
to his wife, Mary Ann Ellis, absolutely in fee
simple, and nominating her as execatrix, was
fled, fully proven and admitted to probate
Letters documentary were issued to Mrs. Ellis
bond go Co., Letters Of administration were
issued to Chas. II. Bowen, on estate of Theodore
L. B0wen-bond S14 400. James q. Griffin was
appointed guardian to the children Of J. G. Grif-
.6n-bOnd 80. 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-15
GEORGETOWN.

ANOTHER HAUL.-Mr. p. o. Burns, q drum
mer for NewbOld 81 Sons, in Baltimore, was
before Justice Buckley this morning for solicit
ing trade In the way Of lamps, lamp-shades and
chimneys, without license, and was fined 500
and costs. He had visited the stores Of f. NJ.
Lazenby and j. d. Sinclair.
THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS have Just COM
Pleted their labors, and are now serving the
usual notices on the property-hOlders Of the
town, preparatory to the annual payment of
taxes.
CENTRAL BUILDING AssoCIArIoN.-At the
forfy-eighth monthly meeting of this associa-
ton, held last evening, twenty-four shares of
stock were retired at an average of S110 (maxi-
mum rates) nett to the shareholder.
RIVER FRoNr-Entered, str. Z. q. knight.
johnson, New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-15

FAMILY SECRETS IN CoOKING.-Dishes used
to be family possessions handed down by trafi-
ton; q mystery hung about them: the imagine
ton was called in to assist. A respectful awe
tempered while il enhanced the moment oS
fruiti0n. The rambler we think it its. tells of
an old lady who kept the secret of an old or snoe
pudding till scarce falling breath enough was
felt to reveal 1t to her favorite daughter: and
our own childhood can recall dishes with some
thing transcendental about them. Nosh;ng
which We ever taste nowadays approach,
half odor, which recorded its existence on IN
memory. But we cannot enter further into
this, the pathetic phrase Of our subject excent
just to point out how mnch real pathos NAV
and often does lie round the memory of soms
dish supreme to childish tastes, served under
the direction Of now silent lips, and by hand
whose cunning remains to our fancy trans.
mitted.-LondoR Saturday Rerfetc.