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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-01-13
= VIRGINIA REooNsrKuorloN The wash
IN nkon .onrnr,,e,... io.4 q LIZ NJ MI Z

E VIRGINIA REooNsTisuoTIoN The wash
ington correspondent Of the New York H.
dependent says:
And first comes the old subject of re-
construction. No doubt some very good
people are rather tired of it, in Congress
and outside of it. but that cannot be help
ed. The genuine statesman will attend
to his duty. whether it be pleasant or not
Virginia is not to enter the Union so
quickly and quietly as was expected Il
is found, upon examination, that her legis-
lators have taken no test -oath-not even
that enforced everywhere by the fourteenth
amendment of the Constitution. AL the
other southern State Legislatures have been
compelled to take it and why should
Virginia be an exception ? Senator Sum
ner proposes that the iron-clad oath be
administered to the members Of the Leg
islaturc and sil other State ofiicials; but
this seems rather hard, as not even treach :
erous Georgia is compelled to do it, So
far, Virginia has acted with apparent fair
ness, and she is entitled to generous
treatment. But Congress must not neg
lect the claims of the colored race. So
far as it can. it must provide for equal suf
frage. equal right to hold Office, to sit on
juries, &c, &c. Equality of rights must
be guaranteed and foundation laid for
future congressional interference in case OF
fraud or treachery. The Reconstruction
Committee will act promptly; and, if Vir-
giuia is disposed to loyalty aud equal
rights, there is no reason TO doaht that she
will be represented in Congress in few
weeks
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-01-13
WOODSTOCK, VIRGINIA.
'raassity Msraiag, January Is, 1870.


He must Be very credulous individu-
al. indeed, @io can indulge in the hope
Of any good coming from the hypocritical
professions Of certain menlb ers Of the Rad
ical party. who have made some express
sions of confidence aud good will towards
the Southern States. We are fully con.
WINGED that Butler is the acknos lodged
leader of the Radical party. and his ex-
pfessions and threats are sufficient to
clearly mark out the course Congress in
tends to pursue In the matter of recon-
struction. Il was necessary. after Butler
had comn1itted himself SO far, By sayin
that he was wiling to take the 'swerd Of
Virginia .5sntlemsn,'' to 6nl some other
pretext for their predetermined hostility
to reconstruction. and it was readily found
in the case Of the Georgia Leyisla.ure' in
excluding negroes from Office. This of
course fred them with new and entliusias-
tic opposition, and the '.word of Virginia
gent}emen" must now be LoIstered up by
other pledges and CONDITIONS Although
every condition and requirement of the
reconstruction acts had been eomplua with,
Jet, now, new conditions and require
ments of the most humiliating character
are to be ezacted conditions hat eanonlv
insure as a probationary admission.
Several gentlemen. prominent citizens
of Virginia, paid visit to Butler, at his
home IN Massachusetts. to confer with him
IN regard to the admission of Virginia
They report that the Radical Leader has
entirely changed his mind, and says that
Congress is Indifferent about the aamiss-
en- ofthe State, and that the Legislature
will have to be "ron-clad, . and if neces-
sary, the State thoroughly garrisoned and
Der people male loyal to the Government :
so that reconstruction must be effe.ted
entirely in the interest of the Republican
party for it was this party that saved the
Union and the naton.'''
We regard this as the pronuucamento
of the Radical party. and believe, not
withstanding the show of leniency upon
the part Of some of.its members that they
are the very conditions Which they viii
nsist upon. to perpetuate their existanee
as aparty. II We err in opionion in this,
and the State should be admitted upon
reasonable terms, the Radical party must
materially modify their tenents and CONS
promise their very ex;stance as great
le-l;ng facsion.in the Country.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-01-13
Humarous view ore. obstruction.

The Louisville journal says .'fhe hadl'
cal idea of reconstruction is evia.' ntiy Dor
rowed from john Robnson's cir aus
Those who have witnessed the preferma,. 'ees
of '.the great American combination, (w.
mean John Robinson's. will remember
bow the clown knocks over the young
gentleman in the gold lace and then cries
out Poor fellow" and sets him up again
and goes to washing him clean. as he
says, with dirty broom. Then ,'e dusts
him off with Hacking brush. Then he
polishes him with rake Then he whrs
him about and asks Nov isn't he beau
tiful p That's reconstruction over and
over again. Congress takes State and
knocks it down Then it sets it up
Then it scrubs it with negro suffrage
Then it polishes it with bayonets. Then
it dusts it with martial law Then, finally
if it goes Radical, like Mississippi. it says
Now, isn't it beautiful ?" The peaple
are sick Of this There is no fun in it
It is all we'll enough as a circns trick. but
it is too serious when applied to real life.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-01-13
hIr. naine's Virginia Bill.

fhe bill introduced by Mr.. Paine in the
House Of Representatives to day provides
for the admission Of the State on the fol-
lowing conditions:
/. That all State officers shall take
oath that they have never held Office .un-
der the United States aud after wards Civ
Ell aid to the. Confederate Government ;
or. If such is the case, that their disabili-
ties have been removed by act of Con-
gress.
2. That the Constitution of said State
SHALL never be SO amended or changed DIS
tie deprive any citizen or class of citizens
Of the United States Of the right 10 vote
or bold Office in said State who are enti-
tied to vote or hold Office by the present
Safe Constitution.
3. That all persons who shall at the
time when said Constitution shall take
effect hold any executive, administrative,
orjudicial Offices by the appointment or
authority of the district commander shall
continue. TO discharge the duties of their
respective Offices until their Successors, or
those upon whom such duties shall under
said Constitution devolve. are duly chosen
or appointed and qualified.
4. That said General Assembly shall
meet on (. the - Wednesday Of -.
1870, and after the members thereof shall
have taken and subscribed one of the said
.oaths or safirnlatiens. shall. by solemn
public act. declare the assent of said State
to each and all of these fundamental con-
ditions. - i
Section 2. And be it further enacted,
That the choice Of United States Senators
heretofore made by said General Assembly
shall have the same validity as if made by
previous authority of law; and said Com
stisution shall take effect upon the adnis-
sion of Senators aud Representatives from
said State into the respective Houses o.
the Congress Of the United States.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-01-13
Years ago a deficit of 49, 600 '

Years ago deficit of $50 900 was
found in the accounts of bank cashier in
Portsmouth, N Fl. He disclaimed al.
knowledge of it. resigned, and his bonds
man took possession of his property to in
dempify themselves. It was supposed at
the time that the cashier had circulated.
improperly bills to the amount ofthe defieit.
The persons connected with the affair
died, the business of the bank was wound
up. but the missing $4,000 never came
in for redemption, and it is supposed that
that amount of bills were destroyed by the
directors. The cashiers property was
finally restored to his heirs, but he and his
family had lived in poverty and sorrow for
years, and died without vinaication.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-01-13

The Senators and Delegates to the Vir-
GINA Legislature from Richmond and
Henrieo county have signed paper endors-
ing the action and certain pledges of what
is called the Legislative Committee, given
some weeks age. in which they say: "We
have seen no disposition on the part of the
People since the election TO regret or re-
tract their action in this respect, and We.
therefore, feel fully authorized, as the re-
representatives. of these who elected US, to
concur in Jour memorial. and to ask
through your committee the immediate
and unconditional admission Of the State
into the Unionapon the facts and pledges
contained therein" r
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-01-13
$3.50 JOHN TICKARD.
ORANGE, ALEXANDRIA AND MANASSAS
RAILROa b.

ON AND AFTER THURSDAY Now. the 25h
~ 1858, onc daily passenger train will run be
tween WASHINGTON and LYNGHBJ RG1. con-
nectingat GotdonsviIle with the Chesapeake and
OHIO Railroad to Richmond. CovlnctGn and the
Virginia Springs; at Lynehburg for the West
and Southwest and at " ashington to the North
and Northwest.
Leave Washington daily at 6.54 a. m. and
Alexandra at $40 a. w., arriving at Lynchburg
at sos p. m.
Leave Lvnchburg al s % a. M. arrive at Alex
andria at $50 p. N, and at Washington at G. &c
p. m.
Also daily, including Sunday, "a passenger train
through without change of cars-sleepinp car at
tached between W ashipgton and klchmond-
making close connections al Richmond and ash
ington in the direct line between New York and
the South Atlantic States.
Leaves Washington at 6.S5p. m. and Alexan-
dria at 7.35 p. M; arriving at Gordonsville at
Ills p. NJ; and at Richmond at $50 a M con-
meeting with train leaving Richmond at 90 a.
m. tor Petersburg, Weldon and the Southwest
Leaves Richmond at s 80 p. IN. and GorCons-
vile at l2.25 a. n.; arrive at alexandria at las
A. H., and at Washington at 5.25 a. M, connect
ing with earlier trains to New York and North
west
Passengers fer MANASSAS BRANCH will
leave Alexandria daily, excepting Sunday. at
500 a. M, arrive at HaIrisonburg 420 D. m.
Leave Harrisonburg at 8. 10 a. M, and connecting
DIT Manassas junction with No"thernbound train
on main line, arrive at Alexandria 80 D. m
The Il ain on Manassas Branch viii make good
connection at the junction with night line to
and from Richmond.
Through tickets and baggage checked to all
prominent points.
J. NJ. BROADUS.
nov. Y 1869 General Ticket Agent.
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ANOTHER KEROSENE HoaRoa-

ANOTHER KEROSENE HORROR Two
CulLDREN BURNED TO DnaTH Another
of those terrible accidents from kerosene,
which are Of almost daily occurrence. took
place near Moore's Station, in Albemarle
county, on Monday night last. At the
time named two small children of Mr.
Marshall were engaged in pouring oil into
burning lamp, when it exploded setting
fire to their clothing, which was nearly en-
tirely burned from their bodies before IS
ing them SO terribly that they fingered bat
few hours in thu most excruciating ago
ny. when death kindly put an end to their
sufferings LynchJwg Necs.
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The creditors ofthe Estate of said William
Smith deceased. and all others concerned:
You are hereby Motif, d that l have APP
pointed the 23d day December 1869, at the Of
fee of Geo. W. Mlley, at Woodstock. Va, to
state, settle and adjust the accounts of Bran
son L. Mcln,urtf. Administrator of VIM. Smith
deceased. and take an account of debts or de-
mands against said intestate or his Estate
showing The respective priorties of the same
and what amount of said debts viii remain
10 be paid out of the real estate of which
said intestate died seized and possessed, after
The personal assets have been properly admin
is'ered -.eqair d by decree of the County
court OF Shenandoah county rendered oai he
9th day OF August 1861, in eshancery suis
herein depending, in which you are parties !:
Al which time and place you are required TO
attend
i Given under my hand, as Commissioner of
the said court The day and year first atore-
aid.
Dec. cd $3.50 JOHN TIcKARD.
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OFFICE.

WOODSTOCK, VA, January, IL 1870.
10 the creditors of the Estate of A. p. Will,
deceased, and all Others concerned
You are hereby notified that. at the request
of Andrew S Hottie. administrator of A. P
viii, deceased, l have appointed the 18th day
of February next, at the Office ofsGeo. w. Nil
ley, at Woodstock, Shenandoah county. Vir-
ginia, 10 take prcof OF all debts or demands
against he said intesiale or bis Estate, at
which Time and place you are required TO at
tend.
Given under my hani, az Commissioner in
chancery, Of the county court Of Shenandoah
county, the day and year irst aforesaid.
Jaa l3, 4w JOHN RICHARD.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
= nrnA1 t,nnrnNn,nN

A NNUAL CONVENTION.
~ The Shenandoah Musical Association
viii meet in Convention on Tuesday, Janua
ry. the 18th inst. at the Presbyterian Church
at 10 o'clock a. Al. Members are requested
to be present at the first Session of the Con
vention.
The services of Prof. VIM. IT. Evans, have
been secured for the occasion. Ample ar
rangeinents have been mile for the entertain
ment of visiting Singers.
VIM. II. MILLER. PREs'f.
Jan. ID, '70-2t Gro. NJ. MILEY, SEC.
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Gov. Hoffman. of New York, has

Gov. Hoffman, of New York, has sent
a special messenger to Washington. who
has fled in the State Department. an
official transcript Of the action Of the New
York Legislature IN repeating the ratifca-
tion of the fifteenth amendment When
the question comes up in Congress the
democrats will .aake the peiat that it is as
competent for the New York Legislature
to repeal the ratification as it is for the
Ohio Legislature teiratify it after once
rejecting it.
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EHO M L I L A d
AND PRESCRIPTION

| have compiled full, concise and c6.nplcte
plainly printed for the. Information o.
persons intending to take up a, Homestead or
Presumption In this POI ton ofthe West, embrace
ing Iowa, Dakota and Nebraska--and other Sec
lions. 1t explains how to proceed to secure leo
acres of Rich Farming Land for Nothing, six
months before you leave your home, in this most
healthy climate. In shortit contains just such
Instructions Is needed by those intending to
make home and fortune on the Free Lands of
the West. | will send one of these printed Guides
to any person sending me rs cents. The nfor-
nation alone which it gives, is worth S. to any
body. Men, who came here two and three years
ago, and took farm. are to.d ay independent.
TO YOUNG MEN. This country is being
crossed with numerous railroads. reaching from
every direction to Sioux City, Iowa. Six rail
roads Will be comp ieted to this city within one
year. One is alread, in operation, connecting us
with Chicago and the U. 2. Railroad, and two
more will be completed before Spring, connect
Ing US with Dubuque and McGreger, direct.
Three more will be completed within a year,
connecting us direct with st. Paul, Mimi. lank-
ton, Dakota, and Columbus, Nebraska, on tue U.
L. Railroad. The Missouri Rive gives to the
Mountain trade. Thus it will be seen that no Sec
ton oi country offers such unprecedented ad-
vantages Tor business, Speculation and making a
fortune. For the country is being populated,
and towns and cities are being built aad fortunes
made almost beyond belief. Every man wh,
takes homestead now, viii have II railtoae.
market at his own door,. And any enterprising
young pian, witt, small capital can establish
himself IN permanent and pa ing business, ii
he selects the right location and right branch OF
trade. Eighteen years residence in the western
country. and large portion ofsthe time eInpolyed
as Mercantile Agent, in this country, has
made me familiar with all the branches 81 bush
ness and the best locations in this conntry. For
one dollar remittad to me, will give truthful
and definite answers to all questions ON this sub
ject, desired b. such person. Tell them the best
place to locate and what business is overcl ovid
ed and what branch is neglected Add ess.
DANIEL SCOTT, &
s. G. Como Einigraiion,
Dee. 2S,-Iy Box, 1855. Sioux City, Iowa. I.
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THERE seeEss 20 BE greater harmony
of feeling, among the members of Con-
gress. in regard to purchasing and admit-
tag British and Spanish territory into the
Union than to reinstate the oil States.
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XE7ANTED AGENTS FOR THE
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The Americans Farmers Horse Book.
1t outsells ten to one, any book of its kind pub
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-01-13

The consolidation of the East Tonnes
see and Virginia and the East fsunesses1
and Georgia Railroad Companies was
consummated at the meeting of stoekheld~.
ers held in Knoxville on Wednesday,
The company has assumed the name Of
the East Tennessee, Virginia aud Georgia
Railroad Company.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-01-13

A GOOD CHANGE to introduce the Climax
IN Kniter. Has one needle, no weights, is
simple, strong. easy; knits anything Complete
that can be knit by hand or by any knittcr
with far less trouble or time at S25. Also a
standard. double thread, large, handsome :.
highly improved Sewing Machine at $50
Machines sent on trial. Liberal discount
G. PATRONI. General Agent. 7l2 Market
street, Wilmington, Del. Dec. l6, -ly.
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nov. % 1869
ME SHENANDOAH

THE SHENANDOAH
4 MUSICAL ASSOCIATION.
WI hold an extra session at Woodstock Va.
on SATURDAY At one o'clock P. NJ, Decem-
Der, 25'h christmas Day. for the purpose
of transacting important business. Members
are earnestly requested to attend.
WIN. H. MILLER, Pres.
Dec. co. 1t. GEO, W. MlLEY. Sec.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-01-13

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
" WooDs rock, VA, November 26, 1859.
10 Peter ). Hyde, Complainant, and John
Dawson, Nancy Andes, Mary Cain
Joshua Kane, AMI Sarah Ann his wife and
Daniel Kidenour, and Branson L. McInturff
Administrators OF Wm. Smith, deceased,
Defendants,
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EGT- SEND FOR COLLEGE DOCUMENTS. eggau
Enclose two stamps. Address as above.
yItCKs FLORAL GUIDE FOR 1870.

NtCK'S FLORAL GUIDE FOR 1870.
The First Edition of One Hundred and TWEEN
ty Thousand copies OF VicSs HUSH atcd Gaia
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ii lie paper, with about 200 fine wood -Engrav ings
OF Flowers and Vegetables, and a.beauttul Col
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ID rummondil, making tia fine
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1t is the most beautiful, as well as the most in
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CULTURE Of FLOWERS AND VEGETA-
BEES.
The Floral Guide is published for the benefit
Of my customers. whom it is sent free with
out application, but will be Forwarded to all whe
al ply by mail, for Ten Cents, Which is not bali
''' e'S'' JAMES WICK,
h,achester, N Y.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-01-13

A severe earthquake was felt at Baker
vile, California. 90 tho night Of the Sd
ipvtant.
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DEAD. READ!
Ia, | would respectfully call the attentios, OF
M, customers to the fact that my books are ready
Tor 20 ttleneni, and all accounts are now due.
S. A. BANNER.
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The London Times thinks Spain must
abolish slavery OF abandon Cuba. g
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-roNN Lot FOR SALE.

| Will offer for sale
privately a town lot. consisting of three acres
about ! milo west Of thu town Of Woodstock
The land is IF good qualit, and conveniently
situated. loA>abL oAoM.
Dec. Is. CIV.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-01-13

SERIOUS ACCIDENT On New Years
day. while Cadets Cook, of Norfolk, and
Hanks, of S. c., were wrestling in room
on the second floor of the V NJ I. the
latter fell out Of the window, and in the
effort to catch has friend, Cooke fell also.
Hanks received but slight injury !;
Cooks head struck an iron pipe and the
granite foundation, fracturing his skull L.
Hopes, however, are entertained by his
physicians ofhis recoeery Nrginia Ga
zette.
RICHMOND, January 10-Amedia Sac :
ran. the French Consul hero. died la St
evening from a paralytic stroke.
A fire occurred yesterday. morning at
two o'clock. at Burkcvlle, on the Rich
mond and DanvIlle Railroad, destroying
the railroad depot, hotel and several
adjoining residences. The fire originated
in the hotel.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-01-13

GAAlEs and Sleigh Bells. just received,
- and for sale By j. w. BANNER
CUR 1nivR article OF Green Tea, just ksceis.
ed aud for sale ~ >. A DAssEH.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-01-13

I A first rate French Mill Burr. For
particulars enquire of
Jau. l3, I'm. Fl. W. HUDDLESON.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.

VIIRGINIA, TO WIT :-Atrulcs held in the
" Clerks Office of the County Court of Shen-
andoah, for the month of December, 1869.
James NJ. By,...... ................. Plaintiff
against
Sarah Hensel and Am os NJ. Stickley,... Def'ts
IN GnANCERY.
The object of this suit is to recover from
Sarah Hensel the sun of $4,000 with legal
interest on 100000 par, there of from June,
30. 1868 and on $1,000 The balance from
July. 81. 1868. duly by open account. and to
attach SO much of he estate of the said Sarah
iIensel, ia the county of Shenandoah as is
necessary TO satisfy he claim aforesaid, espec-
tally any money or estate OF said Sarah ifeu-
sell in the hands of or debts that may be due
or 10 become due her from the defendant Amos
NJ Sickley.
Il appearing by satisfactory evidence that
the defendant Sarah Hensel, is moi an inhabi-
tant of this S;ate.-It is ordered, That the
said defendant do appear here within one
month after due publ alton hereof, and do
what is necessary to protect her interest; that
n copy of this order be published in some
newspa per 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 first day OF the next County
Court.
WINS. & ALLEN, P. Q. A Copy-Test.
Dec 9-4w J. S. IRWIN, C. S. c.
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ATTACHMENT IN cnsNcERY'

The object of this suit is TO subject all debts
due to Defendant in the County of Shanaado-
ali Virginia, or so much of same as may be,
necessary to The payment of Plaintiffs claim of
81 80 and interest from lst January 1868, IN
Iii paid.
1t appearing by satisfactory evidence that
the defendant Robert Wysoug is not inhab
liant OF this State--it is ordered, That the said
iefendant do appear here within one month
after due publication hereof, and do what is
necessary 10 protect his interest that copy
Ut this order be published in some newnraper
printed in WOO, stock, once a week for four
successive weeks, and copy posted at the
'front.' door Of the Court House of said county,
on the first day Of the next County Court
J. G. Mckay. p. Q. A Copy-Teste.
Dec. 9-4W. J. S. IRWIN. G. s. c.
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VIRGINIA. TO WIT At rules held in
the Clerks Office OF the County Court of
Shen indoah, for the month OF December 1868;
John NJ. Maphis. Plaintiff,
against
Robert Wy song ..................,.... Defendant,
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m u. b. est cash price will be paid sfcr
i bones, splpsss .. ". DAEdEn.D