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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-07-14

THE One CHERISHED SIN.-Often from
my window on the sea shore, have OBJ
served little boat at anchor. Day after
day, month after month, it is seen sat the
same spot. The tides ebb and flow and
yet it scarcely moves. Whilst many q
gallant vessel spreads its sails, and catch
ing the favoring breeze, has reached the
haven this little bark moves not from its
accustomed spot. True it said that hen
the tide rises it risrs and when it Gibbs
again it sinks but advances not. Why
is this It is fastened to the earth by
one slender rope. There is the secret.
A cord, scrcely visible, enchants it, and
will not let it 60. Now, stationary Christ
ians, see here your state-the state of
thousands. Sabbaths come and go, but
leave them as before. Ordinances come
and go ; ministers come and go; means,
privileges, sermons, move them not-yes,
they move them; slight elevation by a
Sabbath tide, and again they sink but
no onward, heavenward movement. They
are as remote as ever from the haven of
rest, this Sabbath as the last, this year
as the past. Some one sin enslaves,
enchants the soul, and will not let it 60
If it be SO, make one desperate effort in
the strength of God. Take the Bible as
your chart, and Christ as your pilot, to
steer you safely amid the dangerous rocks.
and pray for the Spirit of all grace, to
fill your every sail, and watt you onward
over the ocean of life to the haven of
everlasting life. -Beeeher
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-07-14

Other Peabody's are in blossom. The
artless generosity Of youth is illustrated
in an incident told by the Albany argus.
of a little boy his face besmeared with
molasses, and his rags huttering in the
breeze, running up from the river, -four
ishisg dirty Single, and screaming at
the top of voice to comrade, %, Bill !!
Bill! get as many boys and shingles as
you can, for there's big h 'gsit of y sses
busted on the pavement-busted all to
smash
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-07-14
A Persian Tale or Little Things may
Be Useful

Ckclui.
There was once prince who, being
much displeased with one of his nobl IS,
determined to punish him The prince
commanded that he should be shut up in
high tower Into this tower there was
only one entrance, which was walled up
Immediate y after the nobleman had been
placed there. Thus all hope of escape
seemed cut off, and the unhappy man was
left to perish. Inside the tower there
was long winding staircase, by which
the prisoner reached the top. While
looking down from there, he observed his
wife, who had come, indulging faint
hope that she might be able, by some
means or other, TO aid her husband in
escaping from his place of confinement -
On inqulring if she could be of any service
to him, he replied oh! yes go and
procure black beetle, little grease, a
skein of twine, and a long rope The
poor wife fastened to obtain what her dear
husband asked for--wonslcring no doubt
at the strangencss Of his request. She
soon returned, furnished with the things
Her husband then directed her to put the
grease on the beetles head, to fasten the
silk to its hind leg, the Irvine to the silk,
and the rope to the twine, and then to
place the beetle on the wall of the tower.
On being set at liberty on the wall, the
beetle, smelling the grease on its head,
and not being able to discover where it
was, crept up the tower in search of it,
till it arrived at the top. The nobleman
caught it, and taking the silk from it's
hind leg carefully drew it up. When he
cale to the end of the silk he found the
tWine, and next he came to the rope. -
Fastening this to crook, he let hi.nself
down, and made his escape.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-07-14
NO. 49,.
SUDDEN DEATH.
BY HENRY WARD BEECHER.

No one who has read the dreary close
of Walter SCOTS life, as depicted by
Lockhart, but must feel grateful that
Charles Dickens died suddenly in the
midst of work, without having yet tasted
the humiliation of slow decline. There
was. it is true, abundant intimations that
he had seen his best days, and performed
his best work. They were as yet but
limitations. From this time forward we
should have seen the steps of decline. =
Part after part would have been broken
off. Lie would have given up. one after
another, the great, outstretchiDg branches,
retreating every year toward the enfeebled
top, until at length some single bough
would nournish few green leaves like a
funeral lamp in the midst of dry and dead
memorials of its past life
Dickens has been child of good for
tune through his whole life He has
been cherished with an undated admira-
ton for quarter of century-an ad-
miration which had in it not little per-
sonal affection.
Theckeray, Hawthorne and Dickens
each died while at work, and left behind
an uLcompleed book. To die upon the
field of battle, anl in the hour of victory,
has always been esteemed a browning
good fortune.
1t is painful to be obliged to veil over
and hide from our thoughts the slow de-
Gays and weaknesses of age. The magma
ton is obliged to practice upon itself to
separate the man from himself, to think
only of the vigorous Scott, and to forget
the sad and venerable imbccie, slowly
feeling after death through so many years
Sudden death in full possession of rea-
son and of executive force is q divine
mercy to all who as leaders have ccmman-
ded the minds of men, and walked at the
head of their fellows. Men that came
into bearing late in life, may last late, but
those who were fruitful early, and have
been prolific may look out for barren years
at the end. Our years are in the Lords
hands All seasons are his. If it be
His will that we should moulder and
decay, in the sad twilight of old age too
FAR prologed, we should accept this pur-
pose, even as we would accept prisons and
bonds for Christ's sake. But prisons and
bonds are never to be desired for their
sake.
10 one who is living Alright no death
can be sudden and no place unfavorablc
Whether one goes up out of a banquet, OF
innocent amusements, or from his couch,
it matters little if ouly he has the pass
port of faith. One step, and all roads
meet and the great host of departing
spirits, forgetful Of limitation, or earth
ly conditions, feel the great attraction and
fly upward, to be forever With the Lord
From the Christian Union.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-07-14

The earliest converts to Christianity in
Africa, were very regular and earnest in
their private devotions. They had no
closets to 60 to, but each had his separate
spot in the thicket where he was wont to
lift bis soul unto his Heavenly Father
The several paths. to these little bethels
became distinctly marked, and when any
one of these African Christians began to
decline in the divine life, it was soon man
ifest to their fellows, who would kindly
remind him of his duty by saying, Broth
er the grass grows on your path yondcr.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-07-14

Raphael did we'll, Phidias did we'll
but it is not painter nor sculptor who is
making himself most noblv immortal. 1t
is he who is making true impressions up
on the mind of man, frescoes fer eternity,
that will not shine out till the light of
heaven reveals them; sculptures, not
wrought in outward things, but in the in
ward nature and character of the soul.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-07-14
A country deacon went home one even

A country deacon went home one even
ing and complained to his wife that LIE
had been abused down at the store, shame
fully. One of the neighbors, he said
called him liar. Her eyes flashed with
indignation. why didn't you tell him
to prove it ? she exclaimed, That's the
very thing-thats the trouble replied
the husband L told him to prove it
and he did prove it.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-07-14

An Trishman was once asked if he dill
not intend to celebrate the fourth of July,
when he replied, mo. be jabers, | have
nivcr UT celebrated St. Patrick's day, and
1 rickon he was jist as g,cl Il mon as "
er the fourth of Julie was
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-07-14

An Italian beggar woman was arrested
in New York city few days ago, for
sticking pins into the arms of her infant,
SO that by its cries the sympathies of pass
ers by would be excited,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-07-14

A Minnesota school board. by vote Of
two to one, declared lightning rods dan
gerous, as they attracted lightning, and
ordered one off the building over which
they presided.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-07-14
n NAYLOR HOTEL,
MAIN ST., WINCHESTER, VA.
J. P. HEIRONIMUS, PROPRIETOR.

Having leased for term of years the TAY-
LOR HOTEL PROPERTY, long and favor
ally known TO the travelling public, and hav-
ing cleansed the house and refprnished it with
comfortable Bedding, Furniture, &c., l offer
to my friends and the travelling public. the
comforts Of a 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 its former reputation as
the best conducted and most comfortable
public house in the Valley.
confidently appeal TO The public for a
generous patronage.
nov26,'6S j. ?. lIEIhONI4lUS
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-07-14

WORDS OF WIsDoM.-Treat with man
at fit times about business, and whisper
not in the company of others.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-07-14

A generous soul never loosss the remonl-
brance of the benefits as he received,
but easily forgets those its hand dispen.
SEES.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-07-14

Theirs moral taught by the following
conversation, which needs to be learned
by many fathers. Said little four-year
old
Mother, father won't be in heaven
with us, will he g?
"Why, my child ?"
because he can't leave the store.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-07-14

If Joseph oil Arimathea, wrapped the
body of Christ in clean linen CLOTH how
darest thou receive it with an unclean
soul 1?
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-07-14

If you would be pungent, be brief; for
it is with words as with sunbeams--the
more they are condensed the deeper they
burn.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-07-14

A Wisconsin gentleman sat down on
beehive the other day. He regrets the
thinness of his trousers.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-07-14

Those who will abandon friend for
one error, know but little Of tho human
character.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-07-14

The life insurance people are announe-.
ing that Charles Dickens had large poll
icy OF insurance upon his life.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-07-14

In New York recently, lady, her
daughter and grandchild we're buried on
the same day,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-07-14
Sslefl 2uetru.
From the Dublin University Magazine
CARE AND THE BACCHANTES.

CARE AND THE BACCHANTES
Old Care, with brows enwrinkled,
Sad eyes that sought the ground,
Went slowly pacing onward
Through life his weary round.
And mournfully he chanted
melancholy song,
While, on his furrowed temples,
Thin ingqrs strayed along
''Ah me! how weary, dreary, is life to him
whose brain
Is void of form of beauty, whose days are
days Of pain,
Whose memory ever broode,h on hopes that
-boomed in vain"
A burst of jolly laughter
Upon the breeze swept by,
Aud Father Care lifts upward
A meditative eye.
He hears the tramp of footsteps,
That beat the ground in glee,
As towards him throng, with shout and song,
A goodly companie.
And tunefully in chorus. their merry tones
are blent-
ssLe.'s take without a murmur the goods the
gods have sent;
And since our lives are short ones, in Joy they
shall be spent"
Old Care, to shun the riot
And laughter of the throny,
Made haste to leave the roadway
By which they came along.
But, like band of hunters,
That zone about their prey,
The jolly band pressed forward,
To bar the old mans way
''IIo slack that speed, good greybeard; un-
knit those brows of thine.
That we may bind them greenly with garlands
of the vine;
Unlock your lips, upnaise your eyes, and warm
your cheek with wine"
Slim girls, with syren voices,
Glad eyes, and floating hair,
Held cups of ruby liquor
To the thin, d%y, lips of Care.
And one, the fairest maiden
Among the laughing crew,
First kissed her golden goblet,
Then held it up in view.
"Now, pledgen' she said in accents gay as
laughter of a child,
"Now pledge me, worthy grey beard ~ The
good old man-beguiled-
Drank of the profered goblet, and drinking
it, he smiled,
R. C. F. HANNAY.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-07-14
Jltf SltenAndoaA ArraId.
Rates of Advertising

per square, (ten lines Of this type. The rates of
three months and upwards54 be found IN the
following table:
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-07-14

fsNhE 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.
ttoo5 the first certificate Of merit over al
- us at the
VIRGINIA STATE FAIR,
: .vember, 4th 1869.
4. iose wishing to buy hay and grain rake, will
= q it to their interest to examine the
LOCK LEVER
With it the farmer can rake his grain tubbl
J sds, as well as his meadows.
Specll circulars and price list, sent on ap PHI
alton.
HERBERT BRYANT.
Agent for Eastern Virginia,
No. % King Street,
Alexandria, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-07-14
9rofessionaI CarAs.

Will practice in all the Courts of Shenan-
doah, Page, and Rockingham counties. Will
also give special attention to all cases arising
out of the Homestead law.
Reference r. f. Lee, and Hon. FJno.
W. peterborough, Lexington Va. Gen. James
Conner and Williams, Taylor & Co., Charleston
s. q.
Office of James F. Payne on square in rear
of the Court House.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-07-14
Color Of Horses.

Special Notices inserted at 20 cents per line.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-07-14

~ l have on hand and for sale,
so REAPERS and MOWERS,
20 RUSSELL'S THRESHING MACHINES
60 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
Piow Castings of all kinds,
HAY, STRAW AND FADDER CUTTERS,
Montgomery's and Dixie Wheat Fans, Corn and
Cob Mills, Cutivators, 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, Mattocks, &c. &c.
All orders by mail promptly attended to- and
liberal share ofpatronage respectfully solicited
HERBERT BRYANT
No. 25 King Street,
Alexandria, Va
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-07-14


a8HUYAll OF THE LIVE Halter.
IA -
GOHN. +. ARNOLD has removed to
129 KING STREET,
2 Doore East Of st. Asaph, (Brengle's old stand)
Where he viii accommodate all in want of hats
cheap for cash.
A call is solicited from all.
Do not forget the number, 123 King Street
Hats ofall kinds repaired and bleached in the
best style
Thankful for past favors, wish continuance Of
the same aug II. l-ly
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-07-14

ENOR THE HARVEST OF 1870
BUCKEYE REAPER AND MOWER
am sole agent for this celebrated machine, its
merits too well known, and its repu tation too
we'll established to need any comment, am pre-
pared to fuI1ish it either as a
tingle Mower or Combined Machine,
nth Dropper or Self Raker.
Agent also for the
CHAMPION REAPER AND MOWER,
RUSSELL REAPER AND MOWER,
KUIFFEN MOWER, ADVANCE MOWER.
HERBERT BRYANT,
Manufacturers agent
N o. 2 5 King Street,
nay s. 3m. Alexandria, Va
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-07-14

E. L. ToLsoN, A.. C. ToLsoN
Late of Gwin, Beckham, Co.
FTOLSON, BRO. & CO.,
Successors to Gregory & English, J
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
and dealers in
SALT, FISH, GUANO, PLASTER, &C.,
No. 43 King street.
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
W. Liberal advances made on consignments.
Nav - 1869,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-07-14

II EMUEL COOK s. CO.,
IL WHOLESALE AND f ETAIL DEALERS IN
MARI ET PROD UCE,
FRESH AND SALTED FISH, xc.,
No. Is North Fairfax Street, opposite Adams FIX
press and Telegraph Offices.
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Country Produce bought and sold on the most
reasonable terms. -
mar l7,-tf
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-12-17

DR.. JOHN BULLS Principal of,ce:
NO. 40 FIFTH, (Cr0ss Street,)
LoSa10v1ll0. Ky.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-12-17
ENGLISH FEMEBIrr r

The only acknowledged Uterine Tonic and Fe.
male Regulator known, will cure all those com.
plants above mentioned In an incredibly short
time. Ths Bi'ters ~ once nrouses, strengthens
the womb TO its natural condition, removing OBJ.
distractions, relieving pain and regulating the
monthly period. ronder stands a pale. feeble and
languid girl, just bursting into womanhood; sho
the pride OF all, but bark she silently steals a
pickle. eats chalk or slate pencil no appetite
Tor food; she turns with dull eye and sseks sol.
itude her eye no longer sparkles, her merry
laugh IL no longer heard ringing through the cir
she mopes about with bloodlcss lps and gum, with
headache, palpitation, constipation, swimming Of
the head, cold feet and hands, melancholy; she
has . coated tongue, offensive breath, and host
pf other evils too numerous TO mention.
When neglected all these symtoms become sg-
gravAted, there IL sick stomach, heartburn, dark
lne settles Nnder tho eyes. the less and ankles
are swollen, the hair losses 10 gloss and falls of
there IL brittleness and splitting o the angei
nails. swollen abdomen. extreme neryoumess
pains and aches, dry cough, hysterical hts, rapid
Prostratien and dssshi II you, or any Of yonl
friends thus affected, send at once for bottle
OF English Female Bltters and be cured. It's IL
fects arc magical In such complaints. Surely nd
mother will postpone and delay this duty until
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-12-17
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS,

That one tablespoonful Of ENGLISH FEMALE
bITrERS contains ~ much medicinal properties
us ONE BorrLs Of any OF the pleasantly tasted
zeal profession 70 decide the question. BE 1t un.
dsrstood that Enslish Female Bitters il not a
beverage, but 10 a.powsrfai Iron and Vegetable
female complaints IN every direction.
Put up in large bottles at dollar and 80 cents
per bottle, or sig bottles for eight dollars and
sold by drugglsts and merchsnts everywhere.
Up. DROMGOOLEA CO., Props.
Memphis. Tenn.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-12-17
DROMGOOLE 4 cos BUCH

The best and cheapest combination for all sffsc'
tons Of the Kidneys and Bladder ever offered to
he public. tits prepared By regular physicians
nd used by the profession.
Price one dollar. or sig bottles for i've dollar
old by druggists and merehsnts ev erywhere.
J. r. DROMGOOLE 4 CO.,
nov ltdawtm Memphis Tenn.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-12-17

SICKNESS. PAIN and DEATH


Lcgitimately result A penalties for violations OF
natural laws, from which none escape. -,
The faded cheek, the pale and.wan features, the
dull eye, the clouded intellect. the deep heaving
sigh, the feeble and emaciated frame, the detected
brew the lettering gait, all indicate previous
transgression of law Knowing that "procrastina
ton is the thief Of time" all intelligent beings
apply for some remedy As soon AZ circumstances
prlucple that '.deays arc dangerous generally
lingers lose more time and pay more money. 4,
Thousands of mothers and daughters, IN Nl
lingering and dying from the effects OF soms
dreaded and dreadful ...tu .-r
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-12-17
PHYSICIANS.
= ". DUNNING. mi. ID. Re

VI IDENcE-corner Ninth and W hlnut
OFFIcE-Comer Sixth Street and Ohio Leyee
OFFICE HoURs-From am. 70 ~ m. and
pm
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-12-17
FEMALE COMPLAINT
That claims its victims Throughout, the length and

That claims its victims throughout the length and
breadth Of the ladd.
Many females suffer in some way At each
monthly period some x rls are In great peril at
the commencement Of menstrtiatiosl. while older
ines dread It's decline at the "turn oflfe," Some
times the menstrual how is too much, or too little.
or may be attended with pals may be irregular
or entirely checked. or changed in appearance,
or attended with other Distressing symptoms.
Leucorrhoea, or the "Whites," frequently dfHins
the system or liberation of the womb may create
pain and cause rapid prostraiion.
Fallig OF the womb Is an exceedingly common
complaint, giving much trouble and distress,
which, under ordinary treatment, 10 difficult to
cue.
Mysteries, Green Sickness, 1rritability Of the
Womb, IND other serious and fatal complaints fol
low the female sex throughout life. Lives there
medical gentleman who has or can relieve the full
sex OF the above troublest Not many. Is there
no combination Of remedial agents that will coins
to her rescued We answer, yes.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-12-17
VlNG TIE PUBLIC.
WILLIAM R. BURKE, MD.

On or about the 10th day OF September, 1865, in
the city Of New Orleans, whilst IN perfect health,
~ Twas IA momeni, stricken with paralysis Of my
entire LEFT side. For more than two years Was
helpless cripple. unable TO move hand or foot,
combined 10 a bed, An All Powerful and mercl'
1ui God l. nov fast restoring Inc 10 health, and IL
enabling me again 20 resume a practice Of my
profession. Ihaye la. en- ONCE for the pres.
cnt,
y In the Perry House,
s,oruer Commercial ayense and Eighth street
-nere will be prepared 10 render pTOfessiona
= 4. MI 10 Al Who may need NV services.
q 20 ths psor will nj All times prescribe cheer.
T. srsr Negro ss well As shs poor
SS ~ services. deeAi
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-12-17
Common Gr0y ShOp Bitter

Empty Bitter Bottles, OF various styles, can
be found arouud almost every dwelling and cabin
throughout the land. Their taste Is pleasant, and
are advertised 20 cure almost every disease, while
icnal properties whatever. They are so mans
DISCUSSES for exceedingly common beveragey
which Dc not. nor cannot possibly cure any one.
Beware Of these pleasant lbitters in quart bot.
ties they contain y sting Tor your vitals. and he
who buys them carries 'tOper's" grog into his
house. One man who knows nothing about med-
icine. saws his big bottles OF common stuff will
cure chile and fever, rheumatism and consump.
lion another, whose bottle 10 very fancy, cures
all Impurities Of the blood, makes old men
young, casts out devils, restores sight 70 the
blind, and numerous other miraclesi while yet
another, who PresuInes every man drunkard,
proposes TO cure colo, ingrowing nails, yellow
Fever, heart diseaeo and love.sIck maid ms N We
know they make no such cures, We know the peo.
pie AT large are deceived and swindled, and as we
desire to ventilate these common humbngs.
make the following challenge to one aid all.