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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-08
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A NEW BOOK OF the greatest interest and i'm
portance. Written from high moral and phys
biological standpoint, by an eminent physician
and medical professo it shows how Satan is
working out his subtle and dangerous designs
Relations. Pure-minded but outspoken and ag-
gressiye the auther handles the delicate subjet is
treated of without gloves. but in such man
ner as not to minister to a prulient curiosity
The Physician Regeneration OF the Race, is a
subject Justly enistng the interest and sympa-
thy Of all true phIanthropsts and this book,
it is believed, will contribute to that end just in
proportion as it has readers. A circular sent
free, containing full description apd synopsis
of the work with liberal extracts.
C. +. VENT, Publisher,
:, Es3lcra Place n Y
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COMMISSIONER OFFICE,
4pAECHTEL, COCuRANE & CO..
81 HAGERSTOWN, Nd.
GENTS FOR TNh SALE OF THE


AGENTS FOR THE SALE OFTHE
Thomas LeHcls Patent Turbine Water Wheel,
and Manufacturers Of Improved Mill NJ ach liner ,
Mill Burrs, Boiling Cloths &c, &c,
Plans, drawings and Specifications furnished
! upon appli cation. Also manufacturers of the
PLANET H.OWER & REAPER COMBINED,
| patented bv WIN. f. Cochrane, formerly OF
! SpI ingteld Ohio The machine is nearly wholly
| constructed of iron. making it durable and
| strong. The main frame and cutting box can be
raised by one lever without lnc0ny enlence to the
/ driver whilst sitting upon his seat providing IA
citics for The machine to pass Over stumps and
| other distractions OF greater distance from the
| ground than any other machine. The cutting
apparatus and swathing device can be folded
| parallel together and both brought to occupy
compact position behind the driver and the rear
part of the frame nearly within trail of the
DRIN ING W II EELS.
The same can be shipped without det4ehing any
| Of the parts, making it mere convenient 10 be
| handled by the merchant or stored away by the
| farmer when the season for Its use has passed
Thd mechanical construction of the Machine
provides the means of self adjustment In all Its
MACHINERY SHAFT BEARINGS;
so that By the unscrcuing of three nuts from the
cross gurdcrs, the whole mechanism OF the ma
chine can be presented in detail on the field, il
necessary, and any part at o1c1 renewed and re-
placed by the aid OF the most ordinary opera
lion Without binding or cramping any part OF
the mechanism OF the machine In fact II Is but
the work OF two men to take the machine IN de-
tail from the shells of the store room and put
the whole together IN complete operation III TWEEN,
| " minutes time. The machine may be shipped
in square boxes circumscgibing the diameter OF
the driving wheels, delivered on the field, Wher e
the boxes may be opened and in twenty minutes
the machine from detail will be found Tor at
! tachment OF the horses.
FL of IStn
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A WORD TO FARMERS.

z
The undersigned would most respectfully beg
leave to inform his friends, and acquaintance,
that he is always ready to pay the highest
cash price for good Butter, Eggs, Chickens,
Turkeys, Calve s Bacon. &c.
AND WILL FAVE ORDERS,
filled for Salt, Phosphate, Plaster, and all
kinds of fertilizers Mt the wholesale prices, in
Alexandria and Baltimore, for small com
mission &
W. G. BARRONs
Residence: Town Hill, North of
Sep. ST. Woodstock.
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NEW ADVERTISE elENTS.

rslHE COPARTNEESHiP
Heretofore existing be-
tween E. i. ToLsoN & f. W. SrBgar, is this day
dissolved by mutual consent.
THE COMMISSION BUSINESS
will be conducted undar the same fame Of FIRM.
Ho ping to receive the continued patronage O,
our customers and promising to ma &c quick S8les
and prompt returns. Very ke-occInhy,
TOLSGN eco
Son ST.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

ITO FARMERS ga trt-
4 RnoDE5' Ss5PER PHosr<4ele
The Old and Long Established Standard Ma
nure Unexceled by any in the market. Its rep
utatation is too well established to require long
list of certificates To those who have used it,
it needs no com nendatiqn. To those who have
not reference Is made to over
TWO HUNDRED FARMERS,
in Shenandoah who used it last season. More
than TWO HUNDRED TONS sold i'll this coun-
ty.
TERMS $50 per ton cash, purchaser paying
freight. 10 prompt and responsible farmers
four months will be given, Negotiable notes with
bank interest.
inducements offered to clubs Of eight or ten
tons.
Send in your orders early, 50 that YOU may
| not be disappointed. For two seasons the de
mand has been greater than the supply.
w T. WILLIAMS, Agent,
Woodstock, Va,
JOSEPH SIBERT, Agent,
Mount Olive, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-08

DAUGHs IMPROVED RAW BONE PHOS-
PLATE OF LINE.
have now on hand a supply of this cid estab-
lished favorite which has been thoroughly tested
for the past fifteen years. 1t has been much
improved by the addition Of Ammonia, render
ing its action much quicker than before. 1t is
based on Pure Raw Bone, and warranted not to
contain any heavy mineral matter, thus saving
to the farmer about one fifth in the way OF
weight, to say nothing of the superiority of the
Bone Phosphate OF Lime, obtained from Pure
Bones, over the many mineral Phosphates used
in the man ufacture Ct Fertilizers. Price S54
THOS. PERRY,
Sep. 8,-2m. Agent for Alexandria
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-08

Y LIVINGSTON PLOUGH POINTS,
Aad Il splendid lot of Buggy and Carriage
whips, for sale, at reduced prices, 10y
j W. DAhNEr.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-08

The University of North Carolina has
opened its fall session with nine students.
What commentary on Radical rule.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-08
VIM. Smith Arthur c. S. G.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,


Woodstock Va, August, 20, 1870.
The parties Complainant and Defendants to
the above named suit, the CREDITORS OF TIE
ESTATE OF JAMES G.. FRAyEI deceased and
all others concerned, are hereby notified that
[ have appointed Friday, the 30sh day OF
September 1870, at my office to take, audit,
settle ana adjust the accounts required by the
foregoing decree, at which time and place
they are required to attend.
Given under my hand as Commissioners OF
the said court, the day and year frs: afore-
said.
Sep lst 1S1C7lw. Geo. ". MILEY.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-08

DLowsl PLoWs PLoWs!!
The famous l. " l.. Flows Manufactured and
for Sale by Woodstock Manufacturing Com
panv.
sep 1, lS70-tf
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-08

GREAT REDUCTION IN GRAIN DRILLS .
am row offering the Bickford and Huffman
World Renowned Premium Grain Drill. The
Desideratum of Seeders, of greatly re duced
PRICES s and tube Drills with Guano attach
| ment delivered at Woodstock, for $lOO
W. 7. WILLIAMS, Agent,
For Shenandoah County.
Sen g IF
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-08
a Copy-Tcste.
Wn. Smith Arthur, c. S G.
C0MMIssI0NEN's OFFICE,
Woodstock. Va, August 9th 1870.

| 0i'''''A '-AN'4'
| CoMNIssIoNcR's OFescF,
| Woodstock. Va, August 9th 1870.
The parties, Compartments and Defendants,
to the above nafncd cause, thc creditors Of
the estate OF John Shipe deceased. and all
| others c0uGurna'. ave h4rrhg foiiiaI that
! have appointed Saturday The first day Of o..
tober, lszO, at my office, 10 take state and
| settle she accounts required by the foregoing
| decree, st which tis..e atni place they are re
| CURED to attend.
! Given under my hlnI, as Commissioner Of
the said Court, the day and year first afore-
said. -
Sep. 1,--4w. GEO. W. MILEY.
A UGUsr TERM. COUNTY COURT, 1870
john 7. Hickman and orhe.s ..Complainan:s,
and A. Martin and Geo. H. II. Koontz, Adj
mlnstrator of John Koonz deceased, and the
widow and heirs of slid john hooafz dece5-
4, Defendants,
In Chanccry
The Coult doth adjudge order and decree
that Geo. W. Miley do state settle and adjust
the accounts of the Administrators of John
KoontZ deceased-thlt he take an account OF
he debts and assets the same and report in
relation thereto and all other matters which
y
qure, in order TO final decree.
\ Copy-Teste,
VIM. Smith Arthur, C. S. c.
Coa!AIss!oNER's OFFICE,
Woodstock, Va. August 81, 1870.
The parties Complanants and Defendants
| TO the above named cause and the creditors
Of the estate of John Ko0ntz deceased aud
others concerned, are hereby notified that [
| appointed Friday, the 30Ih day Of September
next at my office, to take, state, settle and
ADJUST the accounts required by the foregoing
dccree--at which time and place they art re-
quired to attend
Given uuler my haad as Commissioner in
chancery of the County Court of Shenandoah
County, the day and year first afcresaid.2
GEO. W. NiILEY
G~ Parties who have llod their claims
against sait estate, properly proven before
the Commissioner, are not required 10 reap,
pcar before him, for that purpose.
Sep. l,-4w.
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In Chancery.

The court doth further adindgc, order anil
decree that William SAipe, Administrator of
John Sh1pe deceased, do make settlement of
his intestates estate, before cue Of the Com
missioIers Of this court that said Commits
sioner summon him before him for that pur-
pose that said Commissioner ascertain tho
outstanding debts Of said John Shipe in ex-
cess Of his personal property, and for the
payment of Which his realty is assets. and for
such purpose he shall convene the creditors
Of said } ohm Shipe before him, and that he
report the amount O. debts and the distribu-
ton of each OF said creditors, in the proceeds
of said real estate after paying the costs Of
This suit
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-08
BOMUM

SOLUBLE HOSPHATE.
This Fertilizer is composed Of Pure Bone,
rendered soluble by Sulphuric Acid, five per
Ii contains no mineral Phosphate Guano, and
Is therefore twenty per cent lighter than FertIl-
izers prepared froln that article, whilst the per
centage Of Soluble Phosphate of Lime is greater
and more susceptible OF perfect indignation
with the soil. l have received the most satisfac-
tory accounts from the use Of this Fertilizer,
and can therefore recommend it as first class
manure. Price S5S per 1000 lbs.
THOS. PERRY,
Sep. S,-2m. Agent for Alexant ria.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-08
HELL'S AMMONIATED
II BONESUPER PHOSPHATE,

The best and most popular Fertilizer in use.
Quick and active as Peruvian Guano, and per-
minantly improves the soil.
1t stands the drought better than any other
Fertilizer, which Is very important to the far
mer.
1t is manu- featured of Bones, Animal matter
and rich Phosphate Gnano. containing over
sixty per cent. of Bone Phosphate Of Lime, treat
ed with Splphuric Acid, and 10 to Is per cent
Bone Phosphate ofLime rendered souable at
the time rendered quick in its acli0n by the addi7
ton oil over per cent. of AmonIa.
This superior Phosphate has now been tested
pMW o~er 1--WE years, on all kuds of crops, by the
side fall other known Fertilizers, proved equal
the best, and has given all the general satsfac-
ton that could De desired.
For this valuable Fertilizer only ask tri-
al side by side with any Fertilizer in tn marke
to attest its superiority.
Every farmer should give it trial, as the cost
will be more than prepaid tho first year, and its
beneficial effects lasting.
For Corn, Oats, Wheat, Rhy or Grass, it has
superior.
Zell's Phosphate is fine ard dry for drilling,
and is put up in bags or barrels.
Price $50 per tom of 20fO lbs.
Send for circular, and read the certificates Of
some OF the best farmers in Virginia who attest
its superiority over all the other Ferti lizcrs.
SAMUEL HARTLT,
General Agent. IL Union street.
Alexandria, Virginia.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-08

4 UGUST TERM, COUNTY COURT, 1870.
Harvey Coyerstonc Sc,,..,.....Complainants,
against
william Shipe in his own right and as Admin
strator Of John Shipe deceased, Sarah F.
McInturfF, and James H. Williams, Executor
Of S. c. Williams. ........ Defendants,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-08
A UGUSY TERM, COUNTY COURT 1870.
james W. Smoot. ...............co comp claimant,
Ara;ust

oh. Walton administrator Of james G.
Fravel deceased, Mary 4. Fravel, widow,
Josiah Davis and his wife, Geo. c. Harmon
and Catharine his wife, Henry C. Fravel and
Alice his wife, James W. Fravel, &c. Mckay
Gen. ad litem for Emily and Lucretia
Fravel, Jacob OFT, Jr. Trustee, and Geo.
w, p. W. Magruder, administrators Of
". W. Magruder, deceased, defendants,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-08

"The court doth adudge, order and decree
that one of the Commissioners of this Court,
do state, settle and adjust the Estate &C
counts of David II. Walton, Administrator
of James G. Fravel deceased that he convene
Tie creditors of said Travel deceased aud
audit the debts against his Estate that he
report the real estate of whereof said Fravel
deceased diedseized and possessed,its gross and
annual value, the lein on the same and their
priority and report the same along with any
other matter he may think pertinently or
either party may require.
A Copy Test
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-08
A UGCsT TERM, COUNTY COURT, 1870

Z q
John 7. Hickman and orhers, e. Comp claimants,
and A. Martin and Geo. H. IL. Koontz, Adj
ministrator of John KoontZ deceased, and the
widow and heirs of slid john hooa'z dece8-
L NefandAnts.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-08

The Radical State Executive Commit
tee held meeting in Richmond yester-
day, at which it was decided to call a
Convention Of the party. to meet in that
city on the 22d inst, for the purpose of
effecting thorough organization prior to
the Congressional election in November.
Mr. franklin Stearns resigned the Chair
manship of Executive Committee, to which
Judge Alexander Riyes was then elected.
Mr. John T. Lewis. U. S. Senator, at
tended the meeting.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-08

REMOVAL OF TIE PENlTESTfART. - e
learn that the Penitcntiary Commission
ers appointed to take into Consideration
the propriety OF removing the peuitent.a-
ry, ana to recommend new site, have
agreed upon report, and will urge the
removal of this institution from the vicin-
ity of this city, and suggest two or three
suitable sites for it on the canal.-Rtch.
tStute Journal.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-08

Sep. S,-2m. Agent for Alexant ria:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-10-13
The Birthplace of the Art of Printing
Metz, Strasb0urg and SeGan.

A correspondent of 'Notes and Quer
les" draws attention to the fact that the
battlefield OF the present campaign at
tanned early celebrity as the headquarters
of Typography Metz was one of the first
towns which practiced the art of printing,
and the ancient works which came from
the press are very numerous. Strasbourg
is asserted to have been for some years the
home of John Guttenburr, although no
dated book is eXtant Of an e. her date than
lA7l. Tosl is to be noted rs the place Mt
which one of the first attempts Mt stereo-
tying was made nhe Sedan editions COM
pete with the Elzevirs IL. the estimation of
book collectors, and are beautiful examples
of minute Typography, Kehl was the ulti-
mate resting place of Baskeryille's type,
with which NJ Beaumarchais printed nm
edition OF Voitaire's works on blue paper
for King frederick of Prussia, "who Ia
bored under weakness of tho eyes" At
Rheims and Verdun printing was carried
on at an early date, and the latter place
has special interest as having been the
place where the English prisoners who
were detained 10y Napoleon J, printed, with
his permission, an edition OF the English
Book of Common Prayer
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-10-13

The New York Post says that Mr. Stew
arts Is reat hotel for worlung.women, ON
Fourlg avenue, is b ing rapidly built four
{ thr seven stories being now completed.
Tho rent to e tch tenant will be hereafter
fxei but it will no. probably exceed one
dollar week 70 will Ne furnished on
the restaurant plan and viii be charged
simply at origi COST with small addi-
ton tor the eyoen of preparation, serv-
ice, rent, &c. Ina much as the establish
ment is calcula, cd 10 held fifteen hundred
persons the prop0 ion of expense on each
dish will be far ! IS than if a small num-
Der we're participants
Coffee or tea will not exceed two cents 8
cup; meat five cents IA riate, vegetables
one to two cents n dish; aud other articles
IN proportion, Experienoeat the Women's
Hotel at 10 Elizabeth street, conducted on
the same plan, but where the numbers do
not exceed two hundred and fifty inmates,
demonstrates that meat can be remunsr-
atiyeiy furnished at eight cents, coffee and
tea at three cents; vegetables ut two cents,
and pudding at three cents. resident
can live we'll there, including washing, for
50 80 a week, and in Mr. Stewards estab-
ably not exceed 81 to SO. according TO the
quality and quantity of food INDUCED in.
s9rhe cost Of this building will reach 49,
GOO coo, and the interest upon the outlay
vii! be chiefly compensated 10y the rent Of
thl twenty-tour stores Ten per cent. iu-
terest on the above sum would be $500, GOO
This, divided by "a, would give an average
rent OF So 500 upon each store. The com
pletion Of the structure is anticipated with
great eagerness 10y many women in this
city, but another year may pass before it
becomes ready for occupation.
As Is we'll understood, this enterprise of
Mr., Stewart is intended for the benefit OF
single women, whose means will not CON
venienty allow payment of the high
charges for board now exaoted in this city.
The furniture and general fitting viii be
those Of a tirst-closS otel No restraint Of
any description will be laid upon the in
mates beyond an Introduction, usual in all
hotels, from entering the domestic apart
mems, Visitors, OF both sexes will be al
lowed, and ingress and egress at oil hours
will be permitted, as elsewhere. Any APP
plicants with satisfactory references will be
received but the room rent will be reQuir-
ed strictly in advance Food paid for
when consumed
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-10-13
CnrrIer PIgcons in The Spy seryiee.

Oue of our French correspondents writes
"The last discovery is that the means OF
communication between spies and then
directing bureau are carrier-pigeons, One
OF these birds was picked up IN the town
of Gisors q short time ago, The poor
thing had fallen from exhaustion, and be-
ing very handsome, was cared for by has
captor, who, on handling hin, found be.
meath one wing m inscription in German
characters, traced with ingst.a4sla ,uk on
the feathers, which, when translated into
French read: 'CHAL, 1850 EMP RET.
The pigeon was retained, and the authorl-
ties have put stop to those matches which
were formerly so common between Belgium
and the southern provinces Of France.
When we bear in mind that there are ten
thousand Of these trained birds which could
convey intelligence in six hours from Paris
to any of the frontier towns Of Belgium,
there can be little surprise iet at the
French prohibition Of the sport
IN America, few persons have any idea
of the fervor with which these pigeon races
are kept up, Contests from the extreme
southern provinces to Brussels, in which
one thousand or fifteen hundred pigeons
are sent of, and in which the first prize is
service OF plate given by the Belgian
King, areuot uncommon; and minor races
of three hundred or four hun lred miles are
Of daily occurrence during the ,eason. So
although partridge shooting is forbidden
in the department OF the Seine, il is per-
factly admissible to eytermlaato any OF the
featherad tribe which bear the slightest
resemblance o q pigeon belt Wild or tome,
According O the French law, the shoot
ing season is regularly opened by an ed'ct,
al ae5 Up the Project who makes it c3in-
eide with the grthel,lg in of the crops but
although it was published as usual this
year, an aiterthought told Mr. Cneyreau
that it would be better 10 save MI the pOE.
der for the Prussians, and p second decree
suspended the execution OF the FIRST until
France was freed from her eDemie-; where
upon q WIG wrote under tbe heading Of the
original proclamation, which was Duu@-
tire lie Ia CbqSse, the words, ANr Prps'aaS.
A. \. Post.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-10-13
Material of the Prussian Army.

Mr.. Halstead writes to the Cincinnati
Commercial: Nearly all the officers and q
great many of the private soldiers have
highly intelligent faces. More fine speci-
mems of splendid NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
every Joint in the right place, coat and
breeches full of good musician be Sc
lected from a regiment OF these soldiers
than from like number Of any soldiers |
have seen, with, perhaps, the exception OF
Sherman's army as II marched through
Washington after the surrender Of Lee.
About Tue German officers Of the line
there is a good deal Of the German stu
dents style. They have not been
campaigning yet long enough 70
be thoroughly sunburnt, and many OF
them wear spectaclcs or eyeglasses
and their clothes are cut with that precis.
ion for which Partisan taiIors have @ repu-
tati9n unwarantea by their achievements
They are young men, we'll made hum
dreds Of them would be sensations in g
ball room Each of them carries ! speas,
Of course, of the officers on FOOT an OLE
skin knapsaek, flask, and waterproof
coat In this rig with their swords IN
their hands, as the music struck up on the
march through pout-a-1Lausson, they
walked proudly beside the big boys who
carried the needle guns, stepping ~ per
feet time with the music, which was often
as magnificent and thrilling az WAS ever
blown through the horns OF war joining
the soldiers In their triumphant singing
There are sad faces among the soldiers,
and palhos IN thcir though.iulness, when
the furrie, af excitement are over, but the
prevailing expression is one Of the most
serious and dangerous resolution. They
are slalwart and hearty, round heads eyes
far apart cheeks tawuy and full mouths
square and rugged with teeth suflicial. Tor
Mi the hard bread that can be baked ~ the
contractors Of Germany. Their bearing Is
in the highest degree that Of combatants'
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-10-13

ROUGH SPORT The Times Of Inda
states that some of the young officers Mt
Nusseerbad have taken to shooting leopards
out Of traps:
At place called the Pokur Pass, about
three miles from Ajmere, is situated q small
village, the inhabitants of which were so
sorely troubled with leopards, that they
constructed some stone buildings resem-
bling big mouse traps, aud baited them with
live goats Thus they succeeded in catch.
ing two fine leopards,
party, consisting Of Captain Murray
staff CORPS; Dr., Royle, r.. A and Lieut.
Montgomery, II, A., went out to Dispatch
the le0pards The first brute, on being let
loose, went geily away for about 70 yards
when q bullet through both shoulders Of
fectualIy stopped him. The second came
out with a roar, and In two bounds was on
the shlkar party
Captain Murray was struck on the right
shoulder, md bis right hand was torn open.
In moment Tue brute had charged right
on to d spear (held bv plucky natiyc),
which went in at the chest and came out
near the tail But for thiS it wonld have
Jared badly With The shikfuies The le-
opard, Notwithstanding thal he was trans
fixed, cuntrlyad TO Reg sway about forty
yards, biting iuriously 80 the spear and
then was finished of with The guns.