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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-18
The Explosive Bullet.

The last and most destructive of the
death dealing projectiles is the explosive
bullet, designed by Pertuisef, executed
| by French artisan in the celebrated
FIRE arm factory Of Deyisme, is described
in the last number of the A'my and Mary
Journal. Externally similar to original
Mine a cylindric conical mass of lead, ii
is discovered, by an unscrewing of its
len 9Th about midway, to be internally a
magazine of illuminate. The explosive
compound-dynamite power, condensed
powder, Or whatever it may be-has an
explosive power six times that of gun
powder. Experiments which have been
made under the patronage of the Russian,
Prussian, and Austrian governments, and
last by our own War Department., demon
strate not only its effectiveness, but the
singular properties its inventor has given
to it. being given the distance Of the
target, its density, tho quantity of charge
in the gun and the same of the ingredi-
ents constituting the proiectile," he has
established most exact relation by
accurate calculation. between the force
necessary to explode the projectile, and
its penetration before subsection to the
pressure. Thus the magazine can be so
constructed that the passage through a
sheet of paper will explode it, or SO that
the severe impact of iron Or hard wood is
needed for such result 1t is comfort
ing to be assured that ''a ball which
would not explode in the body of a SOL
der or of a horse, if not at very limited
distance, would explode in the more
resisting body of an ammunition wagon"
At recent trial of Pertuiset's projec-
tile, made by the Ordnance Department
at Washington, the purpose of expert
ment seems to have been to demonstrat
its utility in exploding caisons, artillery
wagons, sc. The twenty seven shots
made at all sorts of targets, proved the
excellence of the illuminate for such pur-
poses. We are very sure that no civil
lied government will be disposed to adopt
an explosive missile for any other pur-
pose. Despite the partisanship of Prince
Pierre. in letter to his imperial cousin,
Napoleon rejected it at once.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-18
Sweeping CARPETS.

If the brooms are wet in boiling suds
once week, they will become very tough.
will not cut the carpet, last much longer.
and always sweep like new broom. A
very dusty carpet may be cleaned by set
ting a pail of cold water out by the door.
wet the broom in it, knock it to get off
all drops, sweep yard or SO, then wash
the broom as before and sweep again. be-
ing careful to shake all the drops off the
broom, and not to sweep too far alta time.
IF done with care it will clean carpet
very nicely and you will be surprised at
the quantity of dirt in the water.-The
water may need changing once or twice
if the carpet is very dusty. Snow sprin-
killed. over carpet and swept off before it
has time to melt and dissolve, is also nice
for renovating a soiled carpet Moistened
Indian meal is used with good effect by
some housekeepers.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-18
Original 2netry.
WRITTEN FOR THE HERALD.
BEAUTIFUL DROPS OF RAIN.

WRITTEN FOR THE HERALD.
BEA UTIFUL DROPS OF RAIN.
= Oh! beautiful drops OF rain,
Ss Down to the earth descending,
And singing your dear old song,
The gay and the solemn blending.
All over and through it all
Mingling tone of sadness,
Like key touched out Of tune
Just where it sings of gladness.
And yet by some magic art
Seeming only to soften
Into sweet accord the song
The raindrops sing so often.
Bright, beautiful drops of rain,
Which clouds weep down in shadows,
To glisten like jewels rare,
From the leaves Of trees and flowers
Sweet gems, which the SUMS own rays
Gathered from sea and ocean,
AS they wandered Ger its depths
To watch the waves gay motion.
I'd talk to you drops of rain,
While here on earth you're staying,
want you to tell of the clouds
From whence you are straying.
For beautiful drops of rain
As sunlight from earth is flying,
And the ruby tinge in the west
To fading out and diving
look ere the shadows hide
Up to the cloud land fairy,
And 1 wander what are all
It's forms SO light and airy!
Then tell Oh drops of rain,
Before the star~lamps glisten,
Of all that beautiful land
While gladly shall listen.
The beautiful drops of rain
Only keep on their singing,
And into their dear old song
Never new note bringing
And telling me not word,
Though waiting 1 am to listen,
Of the land of clouds between
Us and the starlamps' glisten.
Then sadly l turn away,
From neutrality-suspicious. merry,
And quietly bid adieu
To my dream of cloud land fairy.
The beautiful drops Of rain,
Now soft and slowly falling
In voices soft and low,
To me are sweetly calling
And turn a parting glance,
And Lo bow is bending,
IT'S perfect lovely asch,
From Hsaven to Earth descending
Far from the land of clouds,
By Upset glory lighted,
The rainbow comes to see
The rain and clouds united.
CD. T.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-18

WATER Power OF VIRGINIA. 1t has
been customary among US to attribute the
superior wealth of the North to the greater
immunities and privileges they have en-
joyed from the national legislature, and a
system of boanties and tariffs especially
adapted to promote their veal and iufict
injury on us. There is, without doubt,
much truth in the allegation. But one
great cause of the difference lies in the
fact that they have always shown o far
greater disposition than the people of the
South to develop and make the most of all
the advantages which nature has placed
at their disposal.
Chief among the natural sources of
wealth which they have called into requisi.
ton is their water power, which forms the
basis of a vast system of mechanical in
dustry, affording employment to thousands
creating home markets for agricultural
productions, and adding intellectually to
the general prosperity of the country
The cities of Lowell, Fall River, Lawrence
and Lewiston, with an aggregate popula-
ton of lis 600, not to mention hundreds
of others, have all been built up in this
manner.
The available use of the water power
of Virginia, although by no means incon-
siderable at present, is but 1.-THE of what
it might be made. 1t constitutes real
permanent, indestructible source of wealth
which will last as long as the rain falls
and the rivers flow. Without any definite
means of comparison at hand, we believe
that we should not be out of tho wey in
asserting that it is not exceeded by that
of any State east of the Mississippi. Such
power, properly developed by capital
and enterprise, would prove source of
illimitable wealth in our midst. -Rich-
naond Wing.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-18
The Needle Gun.

A writer gives this description of the
Prussian needle gun, which will probably
play an important part in the coming
battle in Europe -
l. The range of the needle gun is from
1000 to /, 400 yards.
z. The movements of loading are exc
cuted with the right hand, as follows An
upward stroke with the palm of the hand
against the chamber knob opens the
breech, the cartridge is inserted into the
cavity Of the barrel, push forward and
downward stroke of the chamber knob
with the right hand close the breech, and
another push on the needle chamber with
Its spiral spring. completes the loading,
and the rife is ready for Fire" Daring
the movement the gun is held with the
left hand at a ready"
8. The gun is never loaded or reloaded
while at "aim" simply because it is i'm
possible to do so.
4. The power is not ignited at the rear
eng OF ID cartridge, bat next to the ball,
where tho ignlting matter is placed in a
KIND of socket of papier mache and
TINS is what gives more power to the ball,
the powder burning from the front to the
rear.
.. The cartridge is made up-ball in
front, ball socket with igniting matter,
powder. The shade of the ball resembles
the shape of cucumber, and is called
long leadQand Uei,)
q. In case the needle should break or
bend or otherwise become useless a new
one can be inserted in less than five
seconds. Each soldier carries an extra
supply of about six needles.
1t is not so much the superiority of the
needle gun over other breech- leaders
which has secured, and in all probability
will In the present struggle secure, success
to the Prussian army, as it is the thorough
education of each individual soldier and
his perfect familiarity with his weapon.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-18

An American on his travel says: 81
asked fellow tourist his opinion of the
Rhine. wal SIR said he it is not so
grand as our North River. Ne hahn t
got them old castles, to be sure, but our
waters as broad, and our rocks are twice
as big, and mostly perpendicular I
remarked that the Rhine ruins were ex-
tremely picturesque, and certainly enhanc-
ed the beauty of the river. WAL said
he, 4 shouldn't wonder if our builders
could put up few if we offered them the
contract, but our people don't deal much
in ruins, that's fact, and when you como
to think of it, you can't say there's much
use in"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-18

NOR THE HARVEST OF 1870
BUCKEYE REAPER AND MOWER
am sole agent for this celebrated machine, it;
merits are toe we'll known, and its repu tation too
well established to need any comment, am pre-
pared to furnish it either as
Jingle Moacer or Combined Machine,
NTH Dropper or Self Roher.
Agent also for the
CHAMPION REAPER AND MOWER,
RUSSELL REAPER AND MOWER,
KUIFFEN MOWER, ADVANCE MOWER.
HERBERT BRYANT,
Manufacturers Agent
No. IS King street,
nay S, SIN. Alexandria, Va
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-18

It is not always mark of frankness to
possess an open countenanco. An alhga-
tor is deeeitful creature, and yet he pre-
sents an open countenance when he is in
the very act of taking you in.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-18

When Socrates was told by friend
that his judges had sentenced him to death
-sAnd has not Nature" he said. s'pass-
ed the same sentence upon Them
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-18

A Hindoo proverb saws: Strike not
even with flower, wife, even though
she has thousand faults"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-18
MYLOR HOTEL,
MAIN ST., WINCHESTER, VA.
J.P. HEIRONIMUS, PROPRIETOR.

Having leased for d term of years the TAY-
LOR HOTEL PROPERTY, long and favor
ably known to the travelling public, and hav-
ing cleansed the house and refurnished it with
comfortable Bedding, Furniture, &c., offer
to my friends and the travelling public the
comforts of a HOME. With competent assist
ants, and polite and attentive servants, l think
1 can safely guarantee satisfaction to my
guests. 1t shall be my endeayor TO restore
the Taylor Hotel to its former reputation as
the best conducted and most comfortable
public house in the Valley.
l confidently appeal to he public for a
generous patronage.
nov26, 68 J. P. IEIRONIMUS
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-18


DIVINE VISITATION Tho Centrevillo
(Md) Observer publishes the following
in its editorial column ga singular
case is reported to us as having occurred
at the National Camp Meeting at Oak
ington, last week. Mr.. Benjamin B.
Perkins, of Chesterto has been morti-
fed from bis youth with an impeachment
in his speech, and when excited, it be-
comes so great that he sometimes cannot
talk at all. at one of the revival meet
ings at the camp, Mr.. Perkins asked for
the prayers of the people for the removal
of the impeachment, pledging himself to
use his tongue, if SO loosened, to the glo-
ry Of God. A minister was asked to lead
in prayer, VIII oh he did and as he was
about closing, Mr. Perkins arose exclaim-
ing, Il have got it my tongue is loos-
cnedI' andto the surprise Of all present
he commenced religious exhortation
which lasted some twenty minutes, and
an eye witness tells US he spoke with re-
markable Auency, and in all his CONVEX
sation after this time he spoke with the
same ease and rapidly. This is re-
markable case, certainly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-18

nj O 7 G E
~ have on hand and for sale,
so REAPERS and MOWERS,
20 RUSSELL'S THRESHING MACHINES
so COATES LOCK LEVER RAKES,
II AMERICAN HAY TEDDERS
besides everything usually kept in first class,
Agricultural Implement and Machine, Seed and
Fertilizer Warehouse, consisting Of Plows and
Plow Castings of all kinds,
HAY, STRAW AND FADDER CUTTERS,
Montgomerys and Dixie Wheat Fans, Corn and
Cob Mills, Cuitivators, Harrows, Corn Shelters,
Routts Double Shovel Pillow, Grain Cradles,
Revolving Rake, Hand Hay Rakes. Scythes and
Scythe Stones, OK Yokes and Bows Measures.
Churns, Wheele Barrows, Grind stones, Shovels,
Spades, Forks, Picks, Mattoeks, DC. &c.
All orders by mail promptly attended to, and
liberal share ofpatronage respectfully solicited
HERBERT BRYANT.
No. % King Street,
Alexandria, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-18

The best band to accompany LADY vos
calist-A husband.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-18

~ N L b,
W WooDsToCK, VIRGINIA
Having removed TO his old stand immedi
ately opposite the National Hotel. is prepar-
ed to accommodate the travelling public with
FIRST CLASS ENTERTAINMENT,
at moderate rates.
He has also re-established his BAR and
CONFECTIONERY at his old stand, where he
will be gratifed to serve his friends and the
public generally.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-18
SeIeet 8eadimn.
The Royal Family of Prussia.

The King, William L., was born in
1897, and was the second son Of Frcdcr-
lex William Ill. When his elder broth
err, King Frederick William IVA most
amiable but week minded man-became
insane, in 1858, William, then comman-
der-in-chief of the Prussian army, was
declared Regent. His first act was to
dismiss the cabinet of his elder brother,
composed entirely of leaders of the arts
tocratic party, and to establish new ad-
ministration, to whose energetic and liD-
cral policy the kingdom owes much of its
material and political advancement. His
insane brother died in 1861, without is
sue, and the Regent became King, under
the title of William I. The great events
of his reign thus far have been the on
nexatiop of the Eibe duchies and the
portant campaign which ended in the HUI
initiation of Austria.
His Queen, Augusta, is the daughter
of the Grand Duke Of Weimer. She is
a very ambitious woman, looking,
and is said to be personally very kind and
amiable.
The only son, and the heir to the throne
is the Grown Prince, Frederick William.
He should not be COMPOUNDED with his
cousin, the PriDce Royal, Frederick
Charles, an error which is sometimes made
by American writers, owing probably to
the incidents of name and title, and to the
fact that each commanded corps of the
army IN the campaign of Sadowa. and
that both were equally gallant and distiu-
guished ON the bloody field. The Crown
Prince was born in 1881, just before
his fathers elevation to the throne he
married the eldest daughter of Queen
Victoria.
The Prince Royal, Frederick Charles,
the nephew of the King, is commander
in the Prussian army. He was born in
1928. KING William is fortunate in hav-
ing his in own family two commanders of
such pre-eminent ability as the Crown
Prince and the Prince Royal.
The Grand Duke Of Baden, Prince
Frederick, is son-in-law of the King of
Prussia, having married, III 1853, the on
ly daughter of the monarch, Princess
Louisa Mary.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-18

DINE s. OAK SHINGLES.
For Sale by S. A.Danner.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-18
A rhSrl0s FAha AEA -
RpSSELLS s. cos
P R E Nj I u M
THRESHE2 AND CLEANER.

THRESHE2 AND CLEANER.
am agent for Eastern Virginia for this justly
celebrated machine. Besides being the best con-
structed and finished machine in the market, for
Threshng and Cleaning Grain in one operation,
it stands without a RIVAL. In addition to the
Three Hitch Gearing, Il the sizes this year have
the new and valuable improvements, consisting of
Double Fan adjustable Concave, Revolving Shoe
Rake and patent Safety Coupling. l would re-
commend the No. ~ as the best eight horse
Grain carrier. am agent also for the
WESTINGHOUSE THRESHER & CLEANER
A full line of extras on hand, Catalogues
Price lists and terms mailed application
Early orders solicited
HERBERT BRYANT,
No. 25 King Street,
may.5, 3m Alexandria, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-18
3msimess Cards.

EISOR HAY MAKING
IL THE AMERICAN HAY TEDDER,
No maker of hay can afford to be without a
tedder, and the sAMERlCAN' is by far the best
in use. In cutting hay, besides improving its
quality so per cent, it will save the labor OF TEN
MEN IN THE HAY FIELD. An examination will
convince any of its utility, while trial will
demonstrate that no hay maker can afford to be
without one. For sale by
HERBERT BRYANT.
Manufacturers Agent,
No. 2 5 King Street,
may. 5,-3m alexandra, va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-18

TIME BEST HORSE RAKE,
COATES, LOCK LEVER GRAIN
AND HAY RAKE.
The attention ofthe FARMER is called to the
ost simple and durable, besiees the cheapest and
BEST IN THE COUNTRY.
ltook the first certificate of merit over al
IT BIS at the
VIRGINIA STATE FAIR,
- We Der, 4th 1869. =,
-#flo e wishing to buy hay and grain rake, will
I; & to their interest to examine the
LOCK LEVER.
W Il it the farmer rake his grain stubbl
Ialds as well as his meadows.
Special circulars and price list, sent on appli
HERBERT BRYANT.
Agent for Eastern Virginia,
No. 25 King Street,
Alexandria, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-18
gAe SlafMaMG0ak 4erald.
Rates of Advertising

Transient advertising inserted at the rate of ST.
per square, (ten lines of this type. The rates eli
three months and upwards, will be found in the
following table;
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-08-18

DEMOVAL OF THE LIVE HALTER.
JOHN A. ARNOLD has removed to
100 KING STREET,
Doors East Of st. Asaph, (Brengle's old stand)
Where he viii accommodate all in want of hats
cheap for cash.
call is solicited from all.
Do not forget the number, 129 King Street
Hats ofall Kinds repaired and bleached in the
best style.
Thankful for past favors, wish continuance of
the same. aug IL, lily
T TAYLOR. D. c. NEER. J. r.. CROWN.
TAYLOR, NEER & CROWN,
Wholesale Dealers in
TOBACCO, SEGARS,
SNUFF, PIPES, &C.,
No. 800 w. Baltimore st.,
sepl4-tf BALTIMORE.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-07-25


The Chesterfield Democrat, which, up to
this time, has been an earnest and active OPP
ponent Of the Union Reform movement, in
its last issue comes out for Carpenter and
Butler in the following manly words:
I'm view of the wholesale plunder Of the
party now having control of the State Govern
ment, we think 1t the duty Of every citizen to
aid in making change In the present officers
of the same, and elevating to office those who
are pledged to economy, regardless of the
party to which they belong. These being our
convictions, we shall give what support and
encouragement we may be able to the election
of Judge. Carpenter. Of General Butler, the
candidate f5r Lieutenant Governor on the Re
torn ticket no comm ant from us Is needed;
heis all that South Carolinians can wish for In
al State officer: 10 -
as.In saying this we wish to state distinctly
that We. do not endorse the platform ofthe
Union Reform party. But we believe Carpen-
ter and Butler to be honest men, who will ad-
minister the government ofthe State, as far as
their power and influence may enable them,
In manner that Will greatly reduce the oner-
ous burden of taxation which Is now grinding
our people into the DUST
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-07-25

Sun Bias and Mazatlan, on the 18th nltimo, Oh
the. steamer Forward, which landed nearly:
two hundred menat Guaymas on the night,of
the 27thsof May, robbed the customhouse, ex-
torted money from American, Spanish, Ger
man and English merchants, and after COM
mitting other outrages, escaped. The princt-
pal details ofthe affair have already been pub
lished from unofficial sources. The attack
made BY the Mohican's boats on the pirate Is
described as having been a very gallant euter-
prise, made as it was under scattering fire Of
four l2-pounder field pieces, and the rifles ofl7o
men who had taken position on shore, aud
accomplished after loss of one killed (Cox-
swain James Donnelll and two officers and six
men wounded On board the Forward were
found George W. Holden, presumed to be
mate, and F. ". Johnson, presumed to be the
engineer, and four men, whom Commander
Low proposed turning over to the Mexican
authorities, at Mazatlan. No papers were
found on board Commander Low says: "In
this affair have endeavored to act with due
delberation, and have satisfied myself that
the Forward, according to navy regulation
1922, was vessel actingas vessel of war,
OF privateer, without having proper commits
sion so to act (; the officers and crews OF which
shall be considered as pirates and treated ac-
cordinGly"
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-07-25
Tho Reform Canvass.

,tsttsntion' is directed to the changes made
HI the appointments for Public Meetings, az
.Nhich the Hon. B. B. Carpenter and Genera
K e. Bnher Win address the people. me
List Ii now as follows e. : ~ =. 80
i!pickens, Monday; July 25.. - 49,
fpendieton;, Tuesday, July 26. s..-'l...
Anderson Courthouse, Wednesday, July u.
IWahaila Thursday, July %.
.Greenyille, Friday, July 30.
i.Abbsyille Courthouse, Saturday, July 81.
ysaiuds. Old Town, Monday, August +
eNewoerry, rry Tuesday, August 2. ;,5.ss, .
isppa.rItaa,nnburg, Thursday, Augusta ~ -
Union Courthouse, Friday, August 8.
Fish Dam. on the 8. and o. r. b Saturday,
August 6.
Lexington Courthouse, Tuesday, August 9.
Laurens, Saturday, August Is.
Ss,olambia, Tuesday, August l6.
Wfinnsbofo, Wednesday, August II.
chester Courthouse, Friday, August 10.
Broaadi River, Chester County, Saturday, Au-
gust 204i i.fa;a ::afiiltsfG i: egaTc:ic ~ .5essi
eYorkville, Monday; August 2l :; g s;.ilgl,,
ROCK Hni Tuesday August 49, y ~. :, -, ;,';sa
Lands Ford, Wednesday, August s. 24t 3a,og
Lancaster. Friday, August! !2s: oagss s9:s, ss.
Camden, Monday, August 20. o. i,''! -, = =
esnmterSS Wednesday, August 81. ri, y:
;Gnisden, Friday, September 2.artl i.yc :. I:
aother appointments viii be announced irom
time Inc "a fine. Applications for speakers ana
alicommunica ications Intended for the State Ex-
secutfve Committee Of the; Union Reform parry