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Died.

Mr.. John Wissler, Sr., died at his residence
at Columbia Furnace, in this County, on
Sunday morning, the Goth inst. in the Goth
year of his age. Mr.. w. came to this country
from Canada some years before the war, and
purchased the Columbia Iron Works, which
he had been carrying on up to the time Of his
death, with an ntermission of several years
during the war.
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61 8 A G z Z S

DUBLlC SALE OF
VALUABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY.
Will be sold at my residence on Valley Pike,
near Mt. Jacson on
FIR LAY THE 18TH DAY OF MARCH, 1870,
my valuable personal property, consisting OF
House and Kitchen furniture, Agricultural imple-
ments, Horses, Cows. Bacon, Corn, Oats, Hay,
GOOD SEED POTATOES,
Harness, in fact everything needed on first class
farm.
TERMS OF SALE:
A credit of six months will be given all
sums of ten dollars and above, under that amount
tie cash will be required.
mar. l0tds, LEMUEL ALLEN.
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Geo. p Rowcll & 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-
tenn than has heret ofore been known.
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EG~ The subscription price Of the HERALD,
from and after the first day Of AprH NEXT, acat be
i$2,0c
The Herald is pronounced one Of the best LOCAL
papers liz the llaHcy Of Virginia. Examine for
sgoaYstlccs. Oar politics are DEMOCRATIC.
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.ssz5- Editors and Publishers desiring puo
fish this advertisement are invited to address the
above institution, with proposals for s and II
months, stating circulation OF their paper.
jar. 6. lS70-1v.
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EGIA NOTICES.
MARRIED.

kILINGER-LUTZ.- On the 18th inst by
Rev. H. Wetzel, Mr.. Philip G. Dellinger and
Miss Mary Lutz, both Of this county.
KS-TRIPLETT.-On the 10th inst. by
Rev. H. Shaull. at the residence of Elias sCof-
man, ON Stony Greek, Mr.. Charles F. Finks and
Miss Carrie i. Triplett, all of this county.
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TabieauX,

TabIeauX,
The members of the council of Temperance,
in EdnbUrg propose giving series of Tab
leaux. Farces and charades, for the benefit OF
tbe TEMPERANCE and Masonic Assoca lions Of
that place. They will commence on the alst
of March.
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Advance Sheets of

Mr.. Beadles new and comprehensive work
Oh Utah and The Mormons, have been received.
We will read This expose with interest. Pu.-
lished by the National Publishing Co.. 26
South Seventh Street, Philadelphia.
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Sale of Personal Property.

Mr. G.. Nebb of the National Hotel will
offer at public sale, On next court day, large
lot of personal property f.: such as bedseads,
bedding and q large lot of furniture nearly
new.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-03-24

ia acres on Valley Pike, good large house
barn &C., Price 2100.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-03-24

ET Mr.. Adam Drifting, living near Green
hill, in this County, cut his foot severely with
an axe, whilst en- gagged in cutting sam-.ogs. a
few days ago.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-03-24

nm- Many of our citizens arc beginning to
prepare their garlen lots, preparatory TO
putting in the early seeds. The weather is
quite spring like, and the signs are favorable
for an early spring.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-03-24

en. Mr. Silas Crabill, son of H1rriso
Crabil living near Maurertown in this Coun-
ty, cut his leg severely with an axe. whilst
cutting wood, few days ago.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-03-24

go An exhibition of some of the charac-
teristics of Spring was given us, on Monday
last, in tie way of Juvenile thunder storm
The tightening was quite vivid and the reports
considerably tonans.
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TO R S A L il
T H e SH E N A NDOA III
VALLEY LAND AGENCY.

Partial List of Lands for saleby Shenandoah
Valley Real Estate Agency.
No /.
Consists of 1913 acres, ] miles from Columbia
Furnace, Good house barn, ice house, smoke
house &c Price $50 per acre
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Local Notices.

NERVOUS HEADACHE, LIVER COMPLAINTS,
&c., &C. The brain being the most delicate
and sensitive OF all our organs: is necessarily
more or less affected by all our bodily ali
ments. 4 headache is often the first symp-
tom Of serious disease. II the nervous sys
tenn is affected, there is always trouble at its
course in the pericranium. And it mag here
be remarked that as the nervous fibre per-
vades the entire frame, no part Of the physl-
cal structure can be affected without the
nerves suffering,,sympathetically. Liver COM
plant of every type affects the brain. Some
times the effect is supor, confusion of ideas.
hypochondriasis sometimes persistent or pc
rioaical headache. In any case, the best
remedy that can be taken is Plantation Bhters
In headache proceeding from Indigestion or
biliousness, or both, the stomach AMI anti
bilious properties of The preparation will soon
relieve the torture, by removing the cause
If the complaint is purely nsrvous-in other
words, if i; has originated in the nervous sys-
TEN, and is not the result of sympathy, the
Btters will be equally cfficacious.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-03-24

gs.s The Valley man, in speaking of the
beauty Of the New Market ladies makes
a brilliant panegyric and then gets too full for
utterance, and can't say more.
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g.

70 Mr. AMI Mrs. Clymcr desire to express
their thanks to the active and energetic ladies
of .he Presbyterian Church of this place, for
the present IF very beautiful rag carpet and
two very neat tides knit by Mrs. Spengler.
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Peace.


The war being over and Virginia recon
structed, all who wish to exchange the spear
for the pruning hook, should call on John A.
Saum s. Bro. Edinburg, Va. who wish to
purchase revolvers. See advertisement in all
other column.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-03-24

Partial List of Lands for sale by Shenandosh
Valley Real Estate Agency
No /.
Consists of 1913 acres, Il miles from Columbia
Furnace. Good house barn, ice house, smoke
house &c Price $50 per acre.
No O.
Consists of 335 acres. 5 miles from Woodstock,
$50 acres cleared go acres river bottom, large
dwelling house, two good tenant houses, ice
house and other out buildings. This is an
excellent piece of property.-Price $50, 000.
No g. Consists of leo res 40 acres in
river bottom, good new murchant Mill, brisk
house, and necessary oct baildings-Priee
$4,000.
Consists of 481l acres 70 cleared, hosse, smoke
house &c.-Priee $500
Consists of los acres, IL miles from sWeodstock.
Large house, ice house &c.---Priee SEQ, per
acre.
Consists of one acre in town Of Woodstock. IT
would make four good building lots.
Consists of 10 acres, ON borders of Woodstock.
No liz
Consists of $50 acres, 40 acres river bottom,
miles from Woodstock, Good brick house nee
essary out buildings.-Price 5000.
No. GO,
so acres. miles from Woodstock, good
house, stable, spring-house and otker out
buildings, $50 per acre.
No. 81,
Valuable Furnace property, Brick DWELL
ing and other out buildings, 75ooa acres of
land. .sg e
No. G5.
miles from Woodstock, 100 acros of land
good new house, barn &c., $1,000
No. GO, Fq s
ia acres on Valley Pike, good large house
barn &C., Price 210O
No. GO. ss ACRES.
On Valley pike one mile from r. r. depot.
% cleared, 70 oak timber-good limestone land
we'll watered by running stream well and
spring. Good Store house and other out build
ings, no barn. Good orchard of choice fruit
Price $500.
No. 60. LARGE BRICK HOUSE,
Situated in the business portion of Woodstock,
containing |: rooms, with fine large Store room
and well adapted for business purposes and pri-
waite residence
No. So. s0s ACRES,
On Valley pike-175 ceared-good large
honse, barn &c. very desirable, Price 60 per
acre.
No. 81. 1917 ACRES,
one mile from Harrisonburg, in Rockingham
County-l00 acres cleared-34 in timber-l4 In
good meadow. Good large house and necessary
ont buildings. $500, q cash.
No. co. $50 ACRES
one and a half miles from Depet-37% acres
cleared-l5 acres river bottom-Log house in
good repair, good fruit. Price S2200, a cash.
No. 81. Is ACRES,
three miles from Edinburg, 80 acres cleared and
Is in good timber Good small house and other
out buildings. Good orchard &c. Price $500.
No. SIS. lC2 ACRES,
Two miles from Depot, so acres cleared and 60
| in excellent tltuher. Good house. in good re-
pair and other necessary out bullding s.-Prics
5000.
| No. 54 81 ACRES,
Two miles from Stra ,burg, l5 acres in good
timber. well watered GJod house and other
out buildings.-price $500.
| No. 50. sc ACRES,
| Two and half miles from Timberville miles
| good timber. Good house and other out build
| ings. Well watered.-Price $500.
| ~ rtpo
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-03-24

rsa- See advertisement of E. Whitman &
Sons, manufacturers and dealers in Agricultu-
raj Implements and Machinery, Seeds; Fer
tilizers &C., Baltimore, Nd.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-03-24

ENARM FOR SALE wish to sell the farm
L. upon which l formerly resided, near Belle
fair Mills, Stafford Co., Va; called
e MILLVIEW,
coDtaininga fir ction over 19I acres. The Bui' C.
ings upon it are comfortable and convenient, ard
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 branch of Chappaw amsic Run
bordering one SIDE of the tract, and upon which
Bellefair Mills is situated.
IT 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; 80 miles from
Alexandria, and within few miles of the loca
tion 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 a store in the county, and would oe a
good situation for an apothecary shop.
One-third of the Mill Property will also he sold
with Milvew farm, which contains about so
acres of land attached to the mill, nearly all in
woods. For terms and further par -.culars ad-
dress me at Front Royal, Warren county, Va.
aug 5, 80 JOHN CLARK.
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gSS- en- Friday last the Freight train was
DELAYED about hours, on account of the
breakage of the cross heal Of the cngin,, de-
laying the Western bound passenger train
about one hour.
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Reasons why every one should Insure in the
EQUALITY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF VIRGINIA

It is more Liberal tothe Insurers than any
other company, and will eventually become
Purely Mutual, and belong to the Insured
DAVID B. CLARK, President.
THOMAS H. WYNNE, Vice President
JOHN @. WYNN, Secretry.
GENERAL JAMES H. LANE, Actuary.
DIR. F. B. WATKINS,
DR.. H. w. DAVIS, Medical Advisers.
JUDGE JOHN A. MEREDITH, Counssier
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No. 81 sc ACRES,
Two and half miles from Timberville, mile,
from r Rps acres cleared and 10 acres in
good timber. Good house and other out build
ings. Well watered.-Price $500.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-03-24

Reg Some very daring thief entered the
henery Of Mr.. Moses Walton, IN this place,
on Sunday night, and stole lot of chickens.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-03-24

n3E~ The tract of land, known as the Fish
er Tract, and advertised in the Herald, was
sold, on Saturday last, to Mr.. Summey for
SS02
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20 Do you want elegant groceries and
cheap dry goods, go to S. A. banners.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-03-24
New Cars.

new CARS.
ItAs gratifying to know that we are TO have
the pleasure of riding in new and we'll ven
tilated cars on the O. A. g. NJ. Railroad. A.
ready two very fine cars have been attached
to the assenger trains.
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Accident.

Accident.
Wayman Lichliter living near Maurertown,
ago. He is doing well under the charge of
Dr. Graves
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",The ladies of New Market will give
their Tableaux, on Friday night, the 18th in=
slant.
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.IE SOUTHERN MUTUAL FIAE
INSURANCE COMPANY.

AUTHORIZED CAPITAL, s2so,ooo.,
Chartered By the Commonwealth Of Iirgiuia.
0rrtcK-N. E. Corner NIsrH VI II Srs.,
RICHMOND. VA.
Gn- Issues Policies on Farm and City Proper
", also on Merchandise for any term not exceed
ing i've wears, at rates as low as the proanpt nax
mont of the losses sill permit
J. S. CALVERT, Pres't; J. w. SHxsoS, Sees
II S Pnics, = 4 Treas:
DR. H. G D WILSON, G. Agent
AMER Solicitor Woodstock, ~
H. H. RlrptssEsexs, Agt. Edinturg, "a.
April .'sa
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
~ w oopsTock, VA, February 10th 1870.
To the Creditors OF the Estate of Samuel c.
Williams deceased, and all others concerned.
You are hereby notified, that, at the request
of James II. Williams, Executor OF Samuel c.
Williams deceased, 1 have appointed the 18th
PROOF of debts or demands, against the said tes-
tator or his Estate, at which time and place you
required to attend.
Given under my hand, as Commissioner of the
County Court of Shenandoah County, the day
and year first aforesaid.
Feb. II, l670-4w. GEO. w. MILEY.
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ET2ESH Garden, Flower, Fruit, Herb. Tree
T. Shrub and Evergreen Seeds. with direc-
ticn for culture prepaid by mail. The most
complete and jndicious assortment in the
country. Agents wanted.
% Sorts of either for 5. 100; prepaid by
mail. Also Small Fruits, Plants, Bulbs. all
the new potatoes, &C., prepaid hy mail zlbs
Early Rose Potato, prepaid for $l.O0. Con-
overs Colossal Asparagus, SIS per 100; S25
per 1000, prepaid. New hardy fragrant
everblooming Japan Honeysuck!e. so CTS,
each. prepaid. True Cape Cod Cranberry,
for upland or lowlad culture, S1.00 per 100,
prepaid with directions, Priced Catalogue,
to ary address. gratis; also trade list. Seeds
on Commission.
p. NJ. WATSON, Old Colony Nurseries and
Seed Warehouse, Plymouth. Mass. Estab-
lishen in 1912. y ~ f-.
Dec. 9, l6G9-4n.
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READ the advertisement of John A. Sam
& Bro. 80
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-03-24

EAkLY Rose Potatoes in time for plsnitn
IL FEDS. J.W DAME
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NTNOTICE.
IN Noticcis hereby given that Books
will be opened in Woodstock, on Saturday, the
9th day Of March next q remain open tor tendays,
capital Stock of Woodstock Manufactu ring Com
pany. February I'd 1870.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.

VALUABLE MOUNTAIN LANDS.
BY virtue of deed of trust of record in Book
No. %, of the late County Court of Hardy Coun-
ty, now in the Recorders Office thereof-execu-
ted by Perry W. Cooper to James W. p. Allen
trustee for the beueft Of Peter Craig, who are
the parties thereto, bearing date October LIST,
1851, to secure payment of $s25,54. with legal in
terest thereon from October 1st. 1851, an d made
payable S years after said date, Will sell before
the Court House door of Hardy County, on
FRIDAY THE STU DAY OF APRIL,
1870, the lands conveyed thereby, viz; a tract
of 5.-
613 CRIES
more or less. on the South Branch Mountain, 10
miles from Morefied on the road leading to the
Hardy White Sulphur Springs, adjoining the
lands of Moses wilkins, A. and S. Grady, &c
No credits have been furnished to which the
same is subject, and the sale win be made for the
sa tisfaction of the entire principal and interest
of said debt, amounting, at the date hereof, to
Sl73G,9S.
TERMS-CASH.
A considerable quantity of this land is improv
ed and productive, good country House. and
fine Barn thereon, aud fair supply of Frui
Trees.
J. w. +. ALLEN,
March, 10. l370-tds. Trustee.
HERALD, Woodstock, copy till day of sale and
send bill to the Trustee.
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DoS'T READ Tillsi ID
Unless you wish to buy your
SEGA DIRECT FROM
The Mandatory aud save Is per cent.
We have the largest Segar Manufaetory,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-
bacco, Snuff, Pipes, &c.
All goods warranted to be MS represented.
STEINER YOHE,
No. 4 9 King Street,
Dec. a-ly alexandria, Va.
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DIED.

yALENTINE-On the 10th inst, Anna Val
entine, 80 years of age.
GLEN. On the 2oth inst. in -Powelrs Fort
Miss, Matilda Glen, in the 26th year other age.
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Consists of 481l acres, 2s cleared, hosse, smoke
house &c.--Price $500.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-03-24

consists of one acre in town Of Woodstock. II
would make four good building lots
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-03-24

So light and delicate are all the prepare
tions made from Sea Moss Farne that it is
invaluable for invalids and all requiring n
light and easily digestcd food.
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SAMUEL A. BANNER,

who has just returned from the northern
markets with splendid stock of
FALL AND WIZ TER GOODS
which he is now Offering very cheap fer cash
and merchantab!e produce. Don't fail to call
and examine his entire stock, as he charges
nothing for showing his goods.
Oct Il, 1SCG-tf.
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so acres. miles from Woodstock, good
house, stable, spring-house and other out
buildings, $50 per acre.
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NO IIs -.
Consists of $50 acres, 40 acres river bottom,
miles from Woodstock, Good brick house & nee
essary out buildipgs-Price 5000.
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No g. Consists of leo acre 40 acres in
river bottom good new murchant Mill, brisk
house, and necessary oct buildings Price
$4,000.
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X ROVER i BAKER,
eT 7& SEWING MACHINE
For nearly. two years, my wife has been
using one of the Grover s Baker family sew
ing machines, with great success. l also have
had ten years experience in the use of sew
ing machines, and consider this the best
. FAMILY SEWING MACHINE r
now in use. can confidently recommend it
to any one wishing first class machine. Il
is SO simple. easily managed and the stitch SO
firm, elastic and strong as to make it every
thing desired for family sewing, prefer il o
any other machine. Call and see fos your
selves. .tfs r4-tf 4s 4ss8 s
ISAAC HAAS, Agent aa
RkFERESCEs.
MrsL. NJ. Kendiick, Geo, A. IIupp, Sras :
burg, David Maphis, Mount Olive Joseph
Maphs, Red Banks, Rev. j. W. Wolfe, Pastor
at Woodstock.
Jan 20-1m.
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MOI
Consists of los acres, IL miles from " eodstock.
Large house, ice house &c.--priee SEQ, per
acre.
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Consists Of 10 acres, ON borders of Woodstock.
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Consists of 335 acres. 5 miles from Woodstock,
$50 acres cleared go acres river bottom, large
dwelling house, two good tenant houses, ice
house and other out buildings. This is an
excellent piece of property $50, 0O0.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-03-24

miles from Woodstock, 100 acros of land
good new house, barn &c., $1,000.
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No. Ga,
Valuable Furnace property, Brick DWELL
ing and other out buildings, 75o0a acres of
land .ag
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-10-08
LINCOLN CREEK, Oct. 3, 1870.

AiNCOLN CREEk, Oct. ., 1911.
ED. STANDARD: You have doubtless
heard Of our smiling little valley, lying
upon the west aud south side of the Cheha.
lis, running from west to east, over an ex.
tent Of some twenty miles or thereabouts.
In fact, l believe it is not definitely known
how far it does stretch itself to the west
ward. Along both sides of this valley for
its entire length, there are minor valleys,
in fact quite extensive ones, putting into
the main valley at various points, particu.
larly upon the south side. We find large
scope Of agricultural lands still vacant,
Notwithstanding the tide of immigration
that is continually flowing in. You are
doubtless aware that two years ago this
place was scarcely known. Two claims
were all that were held at that time, and
two or three families were all that wintered
here last season. Now we can count TWEEN.
~ or more, besides many heads of families
who have taken claims and are away in
tending to return early in the spring.
We had man here last week from Min.
nesota, who has traversed goodly portion
of the Territory this side of the mountains,
in search of a location for his family, but
found none to suit him till he came here.
He was highly pleased with the valley. and
wrote Immediately for his friends to come
likewise. l have alluded to this circum.
stance merely to indicate to you the opin.
ions Of strangers, even at first sight.
The land is composed Of dark, rich
clay, both in the valley and on the adjacent
hills. In the valley there grows vine ma
pie, alder, some crab apple and some cot
tonwood; upon the hills, fir aud cedar.
do not desire to give you very ex-
tended description of the country herca-
bouts, but would rather let those wanting
land come and see for themselves. They
will find US willing and ready to show them
the lands, and give them all the information
we possess.
We have a road cut up the north side of
the valley eight or ten miles, and we have
a party Of men now out viewing road
throug h from the Willopa valley, which
will como in at the head Of this valley, and
thus open the great country lying between
US and Shoalwatcr Bay. The people down
in that settlement appear very anxios to
have an outlet this way, and VIC have agreed
to help them through with it. They have
already some twelve or fifteen miles built at
their end. They think that there remain
but about eight miles to construct it to our
road. When our men return l shall prob
ably have something more to write.
Respectfully yours,
+. l.. DOYLE.