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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-11-03
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A DREADFUL CRIME in UTAH.

The Utah Gospel has the following
dreadful story:
Miss Laura Claire, the beautiful daugh-
ter Of Professor ignaz Clair, the astrono-
mer, has, it has been well known for some
time, been engaged to Mr.. Alfred Vivian,
the young writer, author Of ''Hell and
Heaven Which Win You Have p
Think and Repent" prayers, for the
Sinners" and other beautiful tracts,
which have given him quite regulations;
but for some reason or other it has been
suspected that there was GOODNESS be-
tween them. Still Miss Claire loved him
devotedly, and the preparations for the
wedding were going on.
In tae meanwhile Mr.. Joseph Morton,
a young gent of this city, had fallen
desperately in love with Miss Claire, and
refused to be denied admittanco to the
house, although Professor Claire had
several times ordered him out. He, when
treated thus, declared mysteriously that
he knew certain secrets about Miss Claire
and if she did not marry him he would
repeat them. He demanded to see her
alone. This she fually consented to, and
after long interview he departed, stat
ing he would return the next day. To
this she smiled, and said. Eyes, shall
always be glad to see you"
These words were repeated by one of
the servants of Mr.. Vivian when he came
that evening, and he asked his afianced
what they meant. She said, Nothing. !"
After a while he said. sDo you love this
Morton p Miss Claire laughed and said,
Don't be fool, Alfred" Then you re-
fuse to answer" he said. She frowned
"You know love you," she answered !;
''and if you ask me any more silly ques-
tons I shall be angry Mr.. Vivian left
shortly after, appearing much displeased.
The next morning Mr.. Morton came
The servants noticed that Miss Claire was
deadly pale, but she received him quite
cordially. "You must have some wine, g"
He took glass and drank. Shortly after
he departed but before he had walked
three blocks he fell to the ground and was
picked up dead. A post naortem revealed
that he had been poisoned. Miss Claire
was arrested. She sent for Vivian. "Do
you believe me guilty 7" she asked. 81
have nothing to say" be replied 81
am and have been for month engaged
to be married to gay lady in this city,
it is not right that should be seen with
YOU"
The young lady uttered piercing
scream.
ooh, Alfred" she shrieked, II did it
for your sake I loved you; ne could
have prevented our marriage. Oh, Afr
ed. do not desert me; save me save me ="
Mr.. Vivian tore himself away. and would
have quilted the cell, when Miss Claire
placed herself with her back against the
door. "Look," she said, and before he
could prevent it she had drawn dagger,
AMI stabbiug herself fell dying at his
feet. Il forgive you, love you," she
murmured, and her eyes closed forever.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-11-03
The Vision of the Dying.

Is it not grand and consolatory con-
viction, that when Christians are pass
ing way from their earth-worth to their
eternal homes, then the alternating links
that chain consciousness to time and sense
are melting away, one by one, and their
consciousness becomes, by the gradual
enfranchisement of lingering death,
more and more spiritual Thus sinking
to sleep as to earth, they are awaking to
heaven; growing unmindful of the
lower and outward existence, they are
arousing to the inner apd spiritual life
becoming to the clay -enveloped forms of
friends standing around their falling
bodies, they see already, as though mist
the brother beings who arctic be their
everlasting companions.-some Of whom
may be already welcoming their coming
Their hearing waxing DIM, and uncon-
ciousiness to the melody Of beloved voices
whispering in their natural cars. they
can become aware Of sweeter music,
sung BY more exquisite voices still, Of
the beloved who have gone before them,-
In fine, dying unto earth they are becom-
ing alive unto heaven. Does this not
fully and worthlly explain the solemn
scenes of thousands of deathbeds :? visions
Of spiritual visitants ministering to the.
dying resplendent light surrounding
glorious beings who cast no shadow );
gorgeous scenery, bright with never fad
ing beauty; voices thrilling in tenderness;
music mysterious in harmony; the recog-
milton of dear and familiar faces, fondly
loved in the by-gones or the foreknowl-
edge which some have received of the
exact moment of their departure There
are few families who have not some tale
Of this kind to tell, some testimony to add
to this proof of the contiguity of the
spiritual world.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-11-03
How to Prosper In Business.

In the first place make up your mind to-
accomplish whatever you undertake :;
decide upon some particular employment,
and persevere in it. All difficulties are
overcome by assiduity.
Be not afraid to work with your own
hands, and diligently too. "A cat in
gloves catches no mice He who re-
mains in the mill grinds, not he who
goes and comes.
Attend to your business A pot that
belongs to many is illstirred and verse
b)iled'
Be frugal. That which will not make
a pot, will make pot lid 'Savo the
pence and the pounds will take care of
themselves
BE abstemious. WHO dainsies love.
shall beggars prove
Rise early. The sleepy fox catches:
no poultry Plough deep while slug
CARDS sleep, and you will have corn to
sell and keep
Treat every one with respect and
civility. Everything is gained and MOTH
ing lost by courtesy Good manners
insure success
Never anticipate wealth from any other
source than labor especially never place
dependence upon becoming the possessor
of an Inheritance. lie who waits for
dead mems shoes may have to 60 a long
time barefooted'
lie who runs after a shadow bath
Wearis0me race
Above all things never despair God
is where he was. He helps those who
truly trust III him -.... .
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-11-03
The 3 ,stou Bulletin tells Old JUDGE

The 3 ,ston Bulletin tells Old Judge
B, Of New Hampshire, was what Arte :
mus Ward would have called 'sociable
cuss' off the bench, and was noted for
claiming acquaintance with any one whose
appearance happened to please him. En-
tering crowded car on the Boston and
Maine railroad one day, his Honor found
the only unoccupis1 seat to be by the
side Of smartly dressed and rather good
looking young woman. Asccrtaining
that the seat was not engaged, the Judge
settled himself comfortably in it, aud tur-
ming with his accustomed bland, father
ly smile, to his fair companion, said
Your face seoms familiar to me, NY
dear | think must know you
i should think you might, said the
unknown. in hoarse. whisky, contralto
voice, turning vindictiye pair of eyes
on the astonished Judge 1 should think
you might; you sent me to the House Of
Correction for three months last winter,
you internal old scoundrel'
The Judge did not press his clai ns for
acquaintance any further in that quarter
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-11-03
A romantic incident Of the warfare O

Il AAO1NSh' "a sh'' ~t'NsSS VI
Alasce took place in small hamlet not
far from " ssseonne A poor old wo-
mau liyed there with her two grand
daughters, aged Is and 90, and her
grandson. of fifteen. During the even
ing Of the Dist two Badese dragons,
alighted at the house, called for meat and
drink. aud ordered beds to be prepared
for them. The women were forced to
obey. When thee soldiers had gorged
themselves with food aud wine they com
menced playing with one Of the girls.
The young peasant, seeing the danger to
which her sister was exposed, went up
the garnet under the pretext of fetch ing
SOME sheets, took a gun which lad be-
louged to her father, loaded and cooked
it. aud then waited behind the door;
presently one Of the dragoous rose and sd-
vanced toward the sideboard to take some
wine, when she fired. killing him ON the
spot. The other, terrified. and believ in
it an attack. ru.he | to the door, and
jumping on his horse, gallopod off.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-11-03
The Endless Day.

Scripture silence is ever more marke ed
than in regard to our future state. There
is little in the way Of definite in formation
touching our hereafter to be found in the
Bible Much is said in fgurative sense
and this is; indeed, solace. Just how
much of it is fgurative, who can say?
Ofthe few explicit statements made
about heaven there is nothing more beau
tiful and satisfactory than this:-' There
shall be no night there" There is
much night here. So often the shadows
come down over US, and shut US out like
a shroud! So sober grow the evenings
and few the stars! It must be rad lent
country where it is ay-ligLt forever.
"Neither sorrow nor crying" Night
brings sorrow frequently. Sorrow makes
night whenever sorrow comes. Many
are the mornings bright and golden, which
are turned into darkest night ere the
noon time Thank God, all ye Borrowing
ones, that there is coming morning
which shall never be dimmed by q cloud
which shall shine on though the ages ol
eternity unchanged.
There may be no gates of pearl, street;
of gold-all this may be fgurative as re-
CARDS that heaven most OF US hope for,
but let Us believe that in heaven there
will be an endless day. Yo image break
ers who would spoil eur PROTEST picture
of the future by declaring all revelation
is only fgurative, spare US this literal
Literal our inner natures declare it
All who sorrow and weep would 60 lid
with despair in their sorrow and weeping
did they not have faith in actual freedom
from grief and tears by and by. So lei
US comfort ourselves in the belief which
is tonler aud comfortable as words o
peace can be. "Thcre shall be no nigh
thore."
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-11-03

Dr. Geo B. Wood, President of the
American Philosophical So eiety, having
noticed that his peach trees after produce
ing few crops, ceased bearing, and died
in few years; and believing that the
cause of decay was worms at the roots of
the tree, put into operation plan for the
destruction of the worms. He dug holes
five or 81; inches deep at the base Of the
stem, scrapsd away all worms that could
be found and filled up with wood ashes
fresh from the steve, which ofcolrse con-
tanned ali the potash This was done in
the autumn Of 1862, with result in the
following spring at which lie was
astonished. Tho trees appeared TO
have been restored 10 all their early fresh
ness and vigor-put forth bright
leaves, blossomed copiously, aud bore a
haavy crop of fruit. TN reflection DR.
Wood attributed the favorable results
moro to the effect of potash contained IN
the ashes than to the destruction of the
worms.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-11-03

DoN'r Hurry. -Belicve 10 travelling
on step by step; don't expect to be rich
in jump. Slow and sure is better than
fast and fimsy: Perseverance, by its dai-
~ gains, enrichcs man far more than
fits aud starts OF fortunate speculation
Little fishes are sweet. Every day a
thread makes skein in year Brick
by brick houses are built. We would
creep before we walk, walk before we
run, and run before We rias. In getting
rich, the more haste the worse speed.
Haste trips up it. own heels Don't give
up small business until you see that a
large one will pay you better. Even
crumbs are broad A little furniture
ia better than an empty house. In
these hard times he that can sit On d
stone and feed himself had better not
move. FROM bad to worse is poor i'm
provemeut A crust is hard fare, but
none at all is harder. Don't jump out Of
the fry ing pan into the fire Remember,
many men have done well in very SMALL
shops 4 little trade With profit is better
thau great concern al loss; small fire
that warlns You is better than large one
that burns you. A great deal of watcr
can be got from ANAL Pipe. if the
bucket is always there to catch it. Large
hares may be- caught in small woods.
A Sheep may get fat in small meadow
and starve in great desert. He who
undertakes too much succeeds but little.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-11-03

a PERTINENT QUESTION John Van
Buren, once won suit at which the oppo-
site was 50 much cnraged, that he declar-
cd that whenever he met prince john"
he would pitch into him. They encoun-
tered each other at an oyster counter.
The man at once addressed him: '.Mr.
Van Buren,, is there cause SO bad or an
individual SO Infamous. that your services
cannot be obtained p Il cannot say, !"
said John, swallowing another oyster,
and then, STOPPING over. he asked, in an
undertone that everybody could hear
What have you been doiug!'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-11-03
The Last Judgment.

The following lines were written in the
journal of Madame Moindron, a short
time before her marriage, aud date1 May
s, 1861:
when [ shall have lain for time in
tho tomb. God will call Inc with a loud
voice, Sophie ? and I shall answer,
'Here am [, Lord Then l shall arise,
and | shall see rnultitudes standing before
God, who will be seated on a dazzling
cloud with a very great book in His hand
lie will command me t. stand before Hin,
then he will turn over the leaves of the
great book, until He comes to a page on
the top of which is written, Sophie
Dowdnoy.' On the page God has written
all the sins that have committed, and it
is full, quite full. But when God wishes
to read it, He will not be able. He will
End nothing whatever. This will not be
because | have never committed stu on
tho contrary l have done much evil, and
| have committed many, many sins but
| have besought the Lord Jesus Christ,
aud He has taken the book out of the
hands of His Father, and He has suffered
the blood to flow from the wound made by
the nail IN the palm Of His hand Then
He has passed His bleeding hand over this
page. aud when God would read my sins,
lie cannot see them. lie can only see
tho blood Of His son. Not being able to
prove anything against ne, God viii
close tho DO k, and the Lord Jesus will
come and say to His Farther That is my
Sophie Then he will embrace me in His
arms, and Conduct me gently into the
midst Of the angels, where shall remain
while mankind are being judged
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-11-03

Tomorrow may never come to us. We
do not live in Tomorrow We can not
find it in our title deed. The man vino
owns whole blocks of real estate, and
great ships on the sea, does not own a
single minute of tomorrow Tt is mys-
terious possibility not yet born 1t lies
under the star Of midnight behind the
vale of glistening consultations.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-11-03
OurReCeipt Cor Curing Meat.
To one gallon Of water,
Tako 3lbs. of salt:
GLIB. of sugar.
9 VIZ OA uNiN - " 2
8 OF. Of potash.


J OF. of saltpetre.
5 OF. of potash.
In this ratio the pickle to be increased
to any quantity desired. Let these be
boiled together until all the dirt from the
sugar rises to the top and is skinned off.
Then throw it into tub to cool, and
when cold, pour it over your beef or pork,
to remain the usual time, say four or
five weeks The meat must be well COW
cred with pickle, and should rot be pat
down for at least two days after killing,
during which time it should be Slightly
spriukled with powdered saltpotre. which
removes all tho surface blood, &c, leav-
ing the meat fresh and clean Some
omit boiling the pickle, and find it to an
swer well; though the operation of boil
ing purifes the pickle BY throwing of
the dirt always to he found in salt and
sugar.
Ii this receipt is properly tried it will
never be abandoned. There is none
that surpass it, if SO good.-Gef1namtora
Tcteqyuph
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-11-03

Bad thoughts arc worse enemies than
lions and tigers; for we keep out of the
way wild beasts, but thoughts win their
way everywhere. The cup that is full
will hold no more; keep your hearts full
of good thoughts. that bad thoughts may
find no room to en- ter
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-11-03
geIsft goetru.
THE SWORD OF LEE.


Forth from its scabbard, pure and bright,
Flashed the sword of Lee,
Far in the front of the deadly fight,
High DER the brave in the cause of right,
It's stainless sheen, like beacon light,
Led us to victory.
Out of the scabbard, where full long
Itslumbered peacefully
oused from its rest by the battle song,
Shielding the feeble, shifting the strong
Guarding the right, avenging the wrong
Gleamed the sword Of Lee.
Forth from its scabbard, high in the dir,
Beneath Virginias sky
And they who saw it cleaning there
And knew who bore ii, knelt to swear
That where that sword led, they would dar
To follow and to die.
Out of its scabbard, never hnnd
Waved sword from stain as free
Nor purer sword led drawer band,
Nor Drawer bled for a brighter land,
Nor brighter land had q cause as grand,
Nor cause chief like Lee
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-11-03
AYLOR HOTEL,
MAIN ST., WINCHESTER, VA.
J.P. HEIRONIMUS PROPRIETOR.

Having leased for a term of years the TAY-
LOR HOTEL PROPERTY, long and favor
ably known to the travelling public, aud hav-
inc cleansed the house and refurnished it with
comfortable Bedding, Furniture, &C., | offer
to my friends and the travelling public the
comforts Of n HOME. With competent assist
ants, and polite and attentive servants, think
| can safely guarantee satisfaction to my
guests. It shall be my endeaVOr to restore
the Taylor Hotel to it's former reputation as
the best conducted and most comfortable
public house III the Valley.
confidently appeal to The public Tor
generous patronage.
nov2G, G8 J. ?. HEiEOA.HiUo
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-11-03

Some young men that we know Of seem
to think that if they have gold shirt
studs in their bosoms, it matters not il
their hands are dirty
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-11-03
-rHE AMERICAN DRIVEN WELL.

TIME AMERICAN DRIVEN WELL.
We are now prepared to have driven the above
named WELLS, at fair rates. Can be sunk IN The
house barn or any desired place.
The water, unlike that from ordnary-dug wells
is perfectly pure, and entirely free from super
fetal drainage. These wells give general satisiac-
tion and are preferred to all others. -,
Town and county rights sold. Orders filled
and information furnished at our office.
MASON l. CAMPBELL, Agents,
For Maryland, Virginia and District OF Colum-
bia, corner of Seventh and streets, oppo:lte
Post Office, Washington, ID. c. Je5U-ti.
WASHINGTON, D c., June II, 1870.
GENTS: 1t affords me great satisfaction to assure
Won that the well you had driven for me on my
premises. No. 8C3 Ii street, is complete success
furnishing excellent water in abundance.
Yours Respectfully.
J. b. WOODRUFF.
Messrs. Mason.& Campbell, Washington G.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-11-03
Chr Shenandoah 4srala.
Rates Of Aiiyartisinc

Transient advertising inserted at the rate of 81
per square, (ten lines Of this type. The rates of
three months and upwards, will be found in the
following table:
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-11-03

Men like books, have at each end
blaak leaf childhood and ola age
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-11-03

The ague is known in Pennsylvania as
the Juniata jig
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1870-10-15
Masculine Meddling.

A man who las wife competent to
fulfill the duties of her station never
looks worse than when meddling with
matters which come legilimately within
her department, "My dear, how much
did you pay tor this chicken ? 1t is either
tough or decidedly underdone. You
should look about the stalls. Nothing
is gained by dong your marketing in a
hurry The, wife knows perfectly well,
though he does not, why she could not
spend the usual amount Of tine that
morning, and sadly remembers that pur-
chases with which no fault can be found
are never commented upon at all.
A house where men and boys are con-
tnualIy dodging out and in, making heir
Ignorant comments upon matters they
know nothing of, interspered with
thoughtless requestst to have something
done for them, will never be the ideal OF
"1ome, sweet home," to the female
members of the family. OF course, fire.
quent occasions may arise when the mis-
tress of the house will be glad of such
advice and assistance even in her own
line, as her husband can offer.
l have seen man washing dishes,
while the mother was up STAIRS hushing
sick child TO sleep, and could not fancy
him more becomiagly employed. But
the real meddler is not the one TO proffer
help when it is most needed, When
there is corn TO hnsk or peas to be she'll
ed, his duties generally call him the 9th
er way. Girls when you marry, look
for man who can appreciate your oecu-
patlons, without an itching finger to in
tertere wi'h them, or dictate your course.
But girls, FIRST be sure that you are you
selves thoroughly well informed of your
duties, 1t is barely possible that some
masculine meddling has its raison a. etre
in womanly Ignorance and inetficiency.
Nellie Wiok, i,a Me Ohio FsWmer.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1870-10-15
Novel Remedy,


A good story is told Of fellow who
put up at an Indiana cabin on the Wa
bash, and who, after eating an enormous
supper Of cucumbers, was attacked by
the collie. The woman Of the house upon
being consulted, said
"Pll go and fetch mother, cause
stranger, do reckon she's the awiulest
best hand at cuiin' collie in the whole
Wabash bottom"
She went into another part Of the
house, aid Ten minutes after one of the
ugllest, -allowiest, ,it-lest old woman |
ever saw in any part Of the civilized
world came hobbing in. Her gait was
hardly decent hooble it was more
like that of rheumatic ostrich. Her
nose aud chin almost met over the
shrunken cavity doing duty as a mouth,
and as size shufflrd toward ne she mum
bIed as if chewing the cud. On the end
OF her nose was great wart, with tour
or five gray bristlcs struggling from it.
Stranger" she said i'l}e,sy Jane trlls
me she reckons you've got the COLES
powerful. Now I've bin 50 myself nigh
to hundred times, reckon in the COW
cumber season, aud Betsy Jane, she's bin
that way Richard he's bin that way,
aud the biggest end OF the rest OF the
family"
Producing a musket ball-an ounce
bullet of lead--she assumed me that
would be all right in five minutes after
swallowing it b.; that lead was death on
colics. Being terribly racked and hardly
knowing what did, I siezcd the bullet,
and with single pulp down it went.
NO sooner was II down than | repentcd
OF having swallowed it. | remembered
have heard that lead was poisonous.
Starting up | cried out
"You old wretch, you have killed me !
Lead is deadly poison, can feel il cold
III my stomach now. 1t will kill me-"
"Ha, ha, ba he, he, he !" laughed the
old crane; be, he, he - ia shriIl, crack
ed voice-''kilI yer don't poster your
self with the idea. Why, stranger, that
bullets bin in the family nigh On 20
twenty years. Richard, lie has swallow
ed it, the biggest end OF the children,
they have swallowed t, and I'>e swal-
lowed it myself nigh on to forty times. -
"Iou 2" | cried, starting from my
seal You have swallowed this same
bullet -
''Sartip that same bullet every cow
cumber season for twenty years"
''I IOu old devil ~ | cried as | rushed
from the house.