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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-10
p S. RICHARDSON,

S. RICHARDSON,
Eks ARCHITECT AND BUILDER,
EDINBURG, SHENANDOAH CO.,. VA
Orders from this and the adjoining counties re-
spectfuy solicited Prompt attention given to all
LISTERS OF inquiry,
MODELS for EVERY STYLE of BUILDING
may be seen on application, Door and Window
Frames, sash and carpenters mouldings. brack-
cts of every kind, cofnice furnished by the ineal
loot, window and door caps, column and balas-
trading, walnut and pine
NANTES AND DOORS,
circular and gothic work, stair newells, harristers
and stair brackets string boards and ratings fur
pished to brewing ready chang.
CARVED TURNED AND SCROLL WORK.
ct every description. Fancy and ornamental
star ways rpn TO order
REPAIRING
Of every description execnted with neatness and
dispatch All work guaranteed to give satisfac-
ION, Address as above. aug l2-3m !
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-10
BALTIMORE. JUNE 18th.

BALTIMORE, JUNE 18th, 1869.
John G. Ridenour has this day Withdrawn from
the firm Of Housh, Ridenour tLangdon.
The business viii hereafter be conducted under
The name OF Hough l.angdon.
BERNARD H0JGH.
JOHN G. RIDHN0uR,
n. Il. sANGD0N,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-10

Orders for all kinds of Merchandise. Salt Fish.
Plaster Gaano, and the various Fertilizers and
Farming Implements, prompt filed.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-10

Received at the State Fairs in New York, Bal
timore, St. Louis and Richmond
Circulars and price-lists sent by mail on appli-
estien.
A. REUTER- & SONS,
Is n. Howard St., Baltic
E. L. COBR.
aug 10 Agent, Woodstock, Va,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-10

t,sALf- FOR SALE BY
~ sp9 j. a. DINNER.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-10

TaE VIRGINIA REEL The advantage
of being in fhe Union are ALREADY apparent
Just think of II; at tie bali given in hon
or of Prince Arthur, at Washington, the
Old Virginia Reel was danced. To quot,s
from a Washington correspondent who
announces this fact, SO soothing to our
wounded, pride, "the terpsichorean pro
gramme will include a good old fashioned
coti!lion, lasting about half an hour, and
the dancing will close with Sir Roger de
Coverly,' or what is better known on this
side of the Atlantic as Virginia Reel"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-10

GENUS AND LABOR 1t is no mans
business whether he has genius or not !;
work he must, whatever he is, but quietly
and steadily. and the natural and untorc--
ed results of such work will be always the
thing that God meant him to DO, aud will
be his best No agonies nor heart-rend-
ings will enable him to be any better. Ii
he be great man, they will be greet
things; If small man, small things; but
always, if thus peacefully done, good and
right; always, if restlessly and ambitious :
" done; false. hollow, and despicable
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-10

The Departments Of Engineering Were organ
lied OTTER The war, to meet want long felt in
the South Of the highest grade of Scientific in
struction in these important professions Tn V
are now in tull and successful operation.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-10
2 GO ID E1 D 8,

j. G. RiDEN0UB,
Formerly Of Hough, Ridenour d: Langdon.
GEO. W. JANNEy, JOHN L. JORDAN
OF Virginia. OF Fred. Co. Md
| FDiDENOUR, JANNEY s. CO..
| 1S GENERAL
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-10
III. PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT

This has been organized temporarily, for the
benefit OF young men, who have been prevented
by the war fro n obtaining proper Academic pre-
paration for College 1t embraces the subjects
Of Latin, Greek, Mathematics and English.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-10

Al orders by mail promptly attended to.
august, Goth, 1869 Nv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.
A NATIONAL MEDlCINE.

One can hardly pick up newspaper or turn
street corner nowadays that he does not
lind, staring him in the face the announcement
that Prof. so.and.s has just discovered a med
iciro which is q panacea for all the ills that
flesh is, or may be teir to. These "wonderfuT
discoveries usually have an existence of q few
months, then disappear from public notice.
This reason Of their sudden extinguishment is
apparent. They were humbugs. At the out.
set all medical preparations have an equal
chance for success, as al] are equally unknown !;
but the chat is soon winnowed from the grain
by the practical test which an unprecedented
public applies TO all things. There are but few
preparations of nedicne which have withstood
the impartial judgment of the people for any
length OF time, One of tho few which we have
now in mind and which has been long time
familiar to nearly every household in the land,
is the celebrated Hostetter's Stomach Bltters.--
ThoIr almost universal sale and use, and their
emphatic endorsement from all portions of the
country, compel the admission that they must
be,a Specific for the ailments for which they re
commended. Letters before us attest their eR-
cacy in diseases Of the throat. bowels and liver.
In that truly terrible complaint, dyspepsia, they
are regarded as su1e cure. In Pittsburg,
where these Bitters arc manufactured, their
sale for home use is immense: This fact alone
speaks volumes in their favor.-Ertract, from
the Muscatine Courier, Ioavn. Fe5. 7, 1857.
11.-po1v
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-16

THEOYsTER FUNDUM. Capt. ELLIS l..
Price, inspector of oysters aud collector of the
oyster lax at this port, has entered upon the
duties of his Office, and with the exception OF
two or three of those engaged in the trade has
had no difficulty il executing the provisions of
the oyster law Against those who refuse TO pay
the tax he will Institute proceedings at once.
All who buy oysters from boats or vessels to
sell again are required to pay one cent 90 every
bushei they purchase. Captains or owners OF
boats or vessels bringing oysters here, prov.
ded their cargoes come from virginia waters
are required to take out license for the season
at So per ton of such boat or vessel, or to pay
three cents on every bushel of oysters they sell,
but if they bring their cargoes from Maryland
waters they arc not required to pay any tax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-16

IMPRovEMENT.-Fo the year just ending
there has been marked improvem ent in Alex.
andria. In no one year since the war has there
been so much building, and the demand for
dwelling houses is steadily on the increase. The
class of houses that have been erected is above
ordinary, at once improving the appearance OF
the localities where erected, and enhancing the
value OF the property We have heard that
number OF new houses will b. built early in
the Spring in different parts OF tho city,
besides which there are other signs Of improve
ment Business, which has been languid every
where this Fall and Winter, has been less dull
here than in many other of our sister cities.
and while there is some complaint, yet, our
merchants, as general thing, have done far
business, and the trade Of the city is steadily
increasing. There is also large increase in
the travel here as is evidenced by the num-
Der of arrivals at the hotels, and the various
lines of Improvement, leading to the city, are oil
doing good business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-16
The M arIKCtS.

NEW YORK, Nov. lG.-Stocks firm. Gold
I2}. Money 4a5 Virginia SKIES, ex.cupon,
65} do. new 64. Flour So better. Wheat l
a2c better. Corn dull.
BALTIMORE Nov. l6.-Va. SKIES old, SO
bid, 5O1 asked; DO. 1866, 59l bid; d. 1867,
81 asked. Cotton firm and higher. Flour firm
and active. Wheat firm Maryland amber
l7O4l75 good to primo l4Oal65; common to
lair ll5al3O; Ohio end Indiana 133al3S.,-,
Corn steady and firm; white Southern. old,
75aSl; do. now 75a76: yellow, old. IS; now
sales lO, 900 bushels at 81. Oats dull and low
or at 45a48. Rye firm at G5aS0.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-16
by Beck. Knox a. Kerby,

heal ESthLe Agents hnu AuCLlOUeels.J
T!NRUSTEE'S SALE.-ln execution Of deed
/ of trust from John T. Bloxham TO the sub:
scriber, bearing date July !, 1869, and recorded
amongst tn land records of Fairfax county, in
liber L, No. d. folio 1874, shall for the pur-
pesos in said decd mentioned and declared,
proceed to sell, by public auction. on SATU r.
DAY, the 9Th day of November, 1870, sttwelye
o'clock M, in front of Cats tavern, West End,
certain LOT or PARCEL OF LAND. in the
county of Fairfax, situated on the south side OF
the Little River Turnpike and binding thereon,
short distance beyond tho first toll-gate, and
containing about TEN ACRES, more or less.
TERMS-The sum of $500, With interest from
July lst 1869, and the further sum of $500 with
interest from Juno 18th, 1859, must be paid
down in cash for the residue such credit will
be allowed rs the said John T. BloXham may
direct. LAWRENCE b. Ia LUZ,
sep 23-eots Trustee.
MH-The above sale has been postponed until
WEDNESDAY. December Z. nov 0-eots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-16

TIE Courts. Before the Circuit Court OF
Alexandria, Judge Keith. to day. the case OF
the Commonwealth vs.. Edward Javios, charg-
ed with the murder Of Geo. Morrow, was con
tinucd, the evidence concluded, and the case
argued by Messrs, W. A. Taylor ard VIM.
KiIgour for the prosecution aud L. b. Tay or
and G. H. Stuart for the dolencc, the court, by
its ruling, allowing but Two counsel on each
side.
In the Corporation Court, Judge Lowe, the
Alexandra and Fredericksburg Railroad case
was still before he court, and Col. u. w. Brent
is making the closing argument. MIR. j. j..
Smith argued the case this morning There
we're large crowds in attendance upon both
courts to day, and great deal oiintcrest mani
tested
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-16
Rv Holm III. PARROT. Auctioneer.

OALE OF A VALUABLE FARM ON THE
- WASHINGTON CITY ROAD, MID WAY
BETWEEN WASHINGTON And ALEA-
ANDRIA.--Under authority of g deed Of trust
from Alexander Boyd, dated June Is, 1868, the
subscriber will sell, by public auction, on SAT
URDAY, December 10Th, 1870 at y o'clock
m, in front of the Mayors office, in the city of
Aloxandria, Va, that TRACT OF LAND, sit
uated in Alexandria county. Immediately on
the north side of Four Mile Run. between the
Washington and Alexandria Railroad and
Turnpike and tho Potomac river, containing
ONE HUNDRED ACRES, more or less, being
that part of the Summer Hip farm, which
lies cast of said railroad and turnpike.
Terms cash. s. FERGUSON BEACH,
nov scots Iruslee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-16

IMPORTANT DECISION In yesterdays Ca
zette there appeared u notice of an important
decision rendered by the Court OF Appeals OF
Virginia, in the case OF the Washington, Alex.
andria and Georgetown Railroad Company.
appellants vs.s;the Alexandria and Washing.
ton Railroad Company, tappellees, which de
cision declares unconstitutional that part OF
what is known aa the Enabling Act, > pass
ed at the first session of the present Iegisla.
ture, empowering the court to review the de-
cisions of the same court when it was compos-
ed of military appointces ..... ~. b..
The case in question. it will be remembered,
was on final hearing decided in favor of the
appellees by the court consisting OF judges ap-
pointed by the military. In what is known as
tho Enabling Act, all official acts heretofore
done by such officers, military appointees) and
otherwise lawful, are declared as legal and
binding as if they had been done by officers
duly elected and qualified under the copstitu-
ton of tho Statu-with a proviSo that any
judgment decree or order made by said Court
of Appeals at the term of the court commend
lug VI tllt CIpPcutu Gay VI CauUaIy clSHtecu
hundred and seventy shall be subject to the
supervision and control of the Supreme Court
of Appeals 10 be organized under the consti
tuition upon the lnution OF pctlion of any party
to the cause for u rchcarins, and that said
court shall have power to set aside and annu,
or affirm such Judgment, decree, or order as
to said Supreme Court may seem right and
proper.
Under this provision the Washington Alex
andria and Georgetown Railroad Company ut
the last term of the court filed ion Tor a
rehearing with view to set aside the decree
which had been rendered against them. The
case was elaborately argued and the court re
served its decision until the present term.
On Monday lass the court delivered its
opinion, declaring the above referred to pro
vision in the Enabling Act unconstitutional,
and consequently refusing to reopen or rehear
the above case.
The decree therefore affirming the right aud
title OF the Alexandria and Washington Rail
road Company 50 its road is final and conoIu
sive so lar as the jurisdiction of Virginia ii
concerned.
The dec!sioa was rendered by Judge Joynes,
Judges Staples and Christina acquiesuing,
Judges Moncure ADD Anderson dissenting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-16
AUCTION SALES.

THRUST sALE-By virtue of q deed of trust
/ from William +. Harris and wife CT al ,
dated en- the 10th Jay o: August. ls69 aha o,
records Of Alexandra county. Va, tho under
signed, AS Trustee in said Decd named, will! c 9;
pose to Sale, by public auction, in front Of ih0
Mayors ctlice, in the city of Alexandfla, qs.'
on TUESDAY, the 10Th day IT November
1870, ut II m. Ii Lot OF GROUND with ID
situated on the west side of Fairfax st between
Wilkes sud Gibbon Streets in the SAID city OF
Alexandria, in front On Fairfax street thirty
feet, and ia depth seventy. eight feet. Terms
cash. CHARLES E. STU ART,
nov 1l-eots Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-16
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETTE.
FOREIGN NEWS.

BRUssELs, Nov lG-The Independence
Beige, this morning, has telegram from
Vienna, dated last evening announcing that
England, Turkey, Austria and Italy have
agreed TO preserve Il common attitude toward
Russia A collective note TO that effect is pre-
pairing at Vienna. The threatening attitude
Of Russia causes i panic ia money circles in
that city.
FLORENCE, Nov l6.-Russa's reputation
OF the Paris treaty of 1856 causes intense cx.
element here.
LONDON, Nov. lG.-Stocks and securities
Of all kinds arc lover this morning. and The
markets are fiat, in view OF the crisis on the
Eastern question. There is uncasiness in all
circles.
The Times has special telegram this morn
ready received Of the excitement in that city
growing out of the attitude of Russia.
Prince Gortschakof' s tone causes much eX
element there. The question OF alliance be-
tween Eng land, Austria, Italy and Turkey is
discussed on all hands.
The Tunes. in its editorial remarks on the
sutjct bespcaks the disgust and Indignation for
tho Russian circular.
AMSTERDAM, Nov. l6.-Tbe Hamdelsblad
this morning publishes London telegram, to
the effect that tho British feet is preparing.
lis object has been announced at Vienna and
Florence. Tho same paper says tie sultan was
not consulted by Russia touching the contcm-
plated revision OF the Paris treaty of 1856,
but was advised that Russia had demanded it.
LONDON, Nov l6-l p. ma dispatch
from Versailles, dated last evening states that
everything was quiet on the Loire and before
Paris
The Prussian army of the North has occu-
-, ia nrtn n,,I AZ
From this point they threaten Cambria, Roe
row. La Fere and other fortified places in that
ncighborhoQd.
LONDON, Nov. 1G.-The Times this alter.
noon has a =peciul telegram from Berlin, dated
to day, which contains the following iDtelli.
gence The French movement toward Char
tres is apparently intended rs preliminary to
an attack on the Western flank of the German
army now Investing Paris.
The French are treating the captains OF mer
chant vessels which they capture as prisoners
of-War.
Bismarck has demanded the surrender of
forty captains now held as prisoners, threat
enng in case of noncompliance to imprison an
equal number OF French notabies.
NEW YORK, Nov. 1G.-The Telegram has
the following:
LONDON, Nov. 1C.-Orders nave been dis.
patched for the recall OF vessels OF war from
every station except such as are actually needed
in foreign waters
4 large concentration OF ships at Portsmouth
is already apparent, and the greatest activity
prevails in all the naval depots of the King
dom.
a powerful fleet will be Immediately dis
patched to tho Mediterranean.
In the best Informed circles it is regarded
thatin consequence OF the present pretensions
of Russia general European war is nevita-
BILE.
a rupture between England and Russia is
look ed upon as certain and imminent
1t is also believed that Prussia is in close al
lance with Russia against the rest of Europe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-16
The ALEXANDRIA LIBRARY. Attention

The ALEXANDRIA LIBRARY. Attention
cannot be too often called to this valuable in
stitution, which can and should be of so much
real and lasting benefit to the community, aud
which our citizens should take pride in main
tanning. The room has been fitted up for the
winter and has most comfortable and inVit-
ing appearance. The directors spare no pains
in selecting the best works and keeping up
with the current literature of the day, and
upon its shelves and tables can always be found
the --latest" books, periodicals aud papers.
The foreign reviews arc received regularly and
most of the magazines published in this coun-
try Some vary valuable additions have been
made to the Library by donations from our
citizens, and it is rapidly becoming oue Of the
most valuable 10 the country. Daring the
winter lectures by distinguished gentlemen,
upon interesting subjects, will be delivered land
everything will be done to facilitate and en-
courage the literary pursuits of our citizens.
In turne it is hoped that they will lend their
aid and countenance to the Library, so that
its usefulness may be increased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-16

GALE OF VALUABLE LAND NEAR
u Observation-Disclosures to the decree OF
the Circuit Court of Fairfax county. rendered
a. November tenn. 1868, in the suit Of Kitchen
ceased. the undersigned, Commissioners named
in said decree, will on the 2lst DAY OF NO
VEMBER, 1870 first day OF Novemb Der County
Court sell, to tho highest bidder, before the
Court House door Of Fairfax county, that GER
tain TRACT OF LAND, lying ncsr Herndon
derot, on the Washington & Ohio Railroad, Of
which the said james Mahornoy, died seiaed,
containing 81 acres. This land is valuable
Persons desiring to purchase will call on Chas.
w. Kitchen. Richard G. Mahorney or Charles
w. Pool, who live near and either OF whom
will take pleasure in showing the premises.
TERMS-One tenth in hand the residue IN
six, twelve and eighteen months, in three equal
nstalments, bearing interest from the day OF
sale, to be secured by the bonds of tho pur-
chaser with personal security, and the title to
be retained until the last payment is made
Stamps and deed At the expense or the pur-
chaser Il. ID. COOh EhlLLE,
THOMAS MOORE,
Fairfax CO.. oct l5-lawts CONS of Sale.
N1RUSTEES SALE.-By virtue of e deed of
L trust from Samuel J. Mateer to the under
signed bea.ing date on the 10th day Of March.
ISG9, Of record on the land records OF Fairfax
county, lber X, No. q. folio 229, and for the
purposes therein named, / shall on MONDAY,
the 18th day Of October, 1870. Court day, in
front Of tho door Of tho Court House OF Falrtax
county, sell, to the highest bidder, all that
TRACT OF LAND embraced in said doed.
containing THIKTEEN ACRES, more or less.
This land adjoins the lands Of William Wal
tiers, Thomas J. Peacock and others, and is
desirable parcel Of land. Those wishing to
purchase arc invited to call on me at my resi-
dence when 1 will take pleasure in showing
this land.
TERMS-So much cash in hand as will be
required to pay the expenses and costs OF sale,
and the sum of $3.50, with interest from the 18th
day of March, 1859. and the residue on credit
Of lwolve months, with interest from the day of
sale. The purchaser to pay for stamps and
conveyancing. ALFRED LEIGH, Trustee.
Fairfax county, sep l9-lawts
IlrT Tho above sale has been postponed until
MONDAY, November 2lst, 1870. oc 2l.lawts
CLIFTON FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUG.
" TlON.-ln execution of deed of trust
from William 8. kemper to tho subscriber
dated March 1st. 1860, will oGer for SALE by
auction, on SATURDAY, tho 10th Of Decem-
ber 1870, at II o clock m, in front of the May
ots Office in the city Of Alexandria, that we'll
known and beautiful farm called "CLIFT0N,"
situated in Fairfax county, Va, about midway
ION, containing 2l34 acres, and now in the pos.
session Of and occupied By, II. A. Risley, esq,
by whom it has been highly improved.
Also, at the same time and place. one other
TRACT or PARCEL OF LAND, adjoining
that above described containing ut acres.
TEkMS-One.tenth of the purchase money
cash the residue in three equal payments at
six, twelve and ghteen months, with interest
from the day Of sale.
oct 7-eoLs Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-16
ArExANpR1A CuR1sr1AN ASSOCIATION.

ALEXANDRIA CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. -
The regular monthly meeting Of this society
was held in their room last night, President,
James Grigg, in the chair.
After,the usual religious exercises, the min
ulcs CT the last meeting were read, amended
and approved.
JAS Entwisle, jr., was elected Secretary pro
tenn.
ThoCommittee on Lectures reported, through
K Kemper, the tact Of the lecture by s: V.
Barrows on the llth insf. .and the expenditure
for and receipts from said lecture report &C
cepted. 81 ".aa .,..
Committee on Rooms reported that the
Lutheran Society would pay for two months
halt rent Of room to the LIST of December, 1870.
W. U. Herbert from Tho Sunday, Ii. W..
Beadle from the Daily. and James Entwlsle,
jr., from the Suburban Prayer Meeting Com
mittees gave cheering reports from these &C.
more dilicent in work in these means Of grace.
Fl. W. Beadle from the Committee Oh the
Jail, gave an interesting account of their opC-
rations in this direction, and read letter from
one of the prisoners to him, in which tho evil
dcncss were full OF comfort, In view OF the
earnest repentance and faith iii Jesus there
displayed ty the unfortunate man, and thus
placed on record.
The same committee suggested that the Sec
rotary correspond with the Richmond assocla
ton, requesting them to visit these parties who
arc to be sent from our Jail to that city. So
ordered by this society.
The proposed amendment to the Constitution
was considered and then indefinitely postponed
Report through Mr. Bcadlo from Special
Committee on Sunday School exhibition, was
piade, action delayed on account OF the lecture.
Committee continued.
designations in the Lecture Committee were
received, accepted, and the President request
ed to fill the vacancies.
4 letter from tho Washington Association
was read, inviting this society to visit them
snd hid friendly relation:,which was approved
the Corresponding Secretary requested to TO-
turn the hind wishes of tho Society and well
come 10 them.
The committee on printing wore authorized
to have 500 blanks for notices printed.
On motion CT *. Kemper, 1t was resolved,
that tho thanks of this association be- and arc
hereby, rendered TO MIR. S. j. BarTows Of
Washin gton, for his entertaining lecture on
Utah and Mormonism delivered here on FRI
day, Nov. II.
On motion of II. w. Beadle, it WAS resolved,
that the executive committee be Instructed to
furnish, without expense to The association
boxes for voluntary contributions st such meet
ings as they may deem proper.
On motion of j M. Thatcher it was resolved,
that tho lecture committee pay over to tho
Treasurer the balance in their hands from the
lecture, and the Treasurer TO paJ to &. h.
French at once all the money in his hands on
account of rent. "
After the usual harmonious session and the
singing of the DoxologS. tho Association adj
journed.