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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-08
Behind Time.

As Mr.. Hardrif was going throush the
Athen0um, during some exhibition, no
was attracted by beautiful picture of the
Crucifxion, and was much struck by it,
inquiring of his companion the story OF it,
about which be had never heard. He
was much incensed thereat, and treasured
it in his mind
Going through North street, next day,
where the twelve tribes do congregate, he
was button-holed and held by member
of them, who importunod him to como
and buy something
what are you?' said Hardrif; 'are
you Jew 2
4 am Tshraelite,' was the reply.
Then take that, giving him at the
same time rap ON the nose.
'Vat you do that for 2 said Moses,
rubbing his proboscis; I never sold you
no clo'es.'
No, but you were one of them that
naild that man to the cross, confound you ;
Me I no do him dat was done two
tousand years ago
We'll, don't care anything about
that said Hardriff I never heard of it
till yesterday
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-08
selrt goetru.
MY WIFE AND CHILD.

The followinglines are from the pen Of
General stoneTell Jackson, of Confeder.
ate fame. The breathe the true spirit Of
poesy and tend6 pathos. AS beautiful ex-
preston of tholFht, they will no doubt be ap-
preciated by OF readers.
The tattoo beats,-the lights are gone,
The camp sround in slumber: lies
The night will solemn pace moves on,
The shadows thicken Ger the skies;
But sleep my weary eyes hath flown,
And sad, uneasy thoughts arise
think of thee, oh, dearest one,
Whose love my early life has blest;
Of thee and him-our baby SON
Who slumbers on thy gentle breast,
God of the tender, frail and lone,
Oh, guars ty tender sleeper's rest
And hover gently, and hover near
To her, whose watchful eyes are wet
To mother, wife-doubly dear,
In whose young heart have freshly set
Two streams of love so deep and clear
and cheer dropping spirits yet.
Now, while she kneels before Thy throne,
Oh, teach her, Ruler of the skies,
That, while by Thy behest alone,
Earth's mightiest powers fall and rise,
No tear is wept TO Thee unknown,
No hair is lost, no sparrow dies.
That Thou canst stay the ruthless hands
Of dark disease, and soothe its pain;
That only by Thy stern commands
The battles lost, the soldiers slain;
That from the distant sea or land
thou bring'st the wandrer home again.
And when upon her pillow lone
Her tear-wet cheek is sadly prest.
May happier visions beam upon
The bright sning current of her breast:
No frowning look or angry tone
Disturb the Sabbath Of her rest.
Whatever fate those forms may show,
Loved with passion almost Wild
BY day, by night, in joy or woe
BY fears oppressed, or hopes beguiled,
From every danger, every woe,
Oh, God! protect my wife aud child
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-08
Agrieliltnral department.
Fertilizers in England.

G. G. Livingston, Esq, of Salina,
New York, in an article on English Farm
ing, says:-'I spent the winter before
last in England, almost entirely among
the farmers of Wiltshire. where l took
every opportunity to learn their improv-
ing mode of agriculture, and was as
tonished to fnd such large consumption
of artifcial mauures. At almost every
railroad depot there was a large store Of
them; and venture to say that among
the grain farmers not one in ten ventur-
ed to farm without them, and the most
successful ones were those Who had made
the largest and most judicious outlay in
this direction ; and it must be borne in
mind that this is done by class of men
who have no interest in the land beyond
very uncertain tenure. 1t is well
known fact that since the repeal of the
Corn Laws by Sir r. Peel, when farmers
commenced more general use of these
fertilizers, the fertility of the arabic land
in England has increased fully twenty
per cent.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-08

ExAcrLY.-"My little, fellow what
does your mother do for a EYing?' was
asked little barefooted UrcAin "6he
eats cold yictuals, SIT
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-08

PETER FRANc1sco's ENCOUNTER WITH
THE BR1TrIsn, BURKvILLE, Aug. Is
Passing through lower Nottoway, l halt
ed a night with William Ward, Esq, in
part of palatial residence the American
Hercules, Peter Francisc slew the Brit
ish officer. The facts Of this historic
tragedy are these: Benjamin Ward Gath
er of the present encumbent) when eight
armed and mounted plunderers fssn Tar
leton's army alighted, was, in common
with the family, despoiled of his valua-
bles, among which were his knee buckles.
Peter, chatting under the gross insult,
keeuly watched mis- opportunity for re-
venge. This was presently offered, as the
officer was following his seven men down
the steps leading out of the house. Be
ing a very short man, he was under the
necessity of-raising the scabbard (Which
contained heavy sabre) in order topro-
vent it from dragging in going dogn tho
steps, and by this act, the hilt of the
weapon, suspended as it was from the
waist, was necessarily placed akimbo, some
what to Their ear At this instant, 2. whowas
stealthlly following, selzed the projecting
hil, drew the glittering blade, aud, by
one mighty stroke of accumulated wrath,
laid upon the skull ofthe unworthy wear
er. The soven attendants, seeing the fate
of their devoted leader, Immediately ''cut
dirt" to the main body Of farleton's arr
my, then only half mile distant.
An old engraving of this affair, which
represents Mr.. Wardas offering the Brit
ish officer gun with which to defend
himself, is gross Misrepresentation and
palpable SANDER. The proposition is
susceptible of abundant proof that truer
patrint than Benjamin Ward did not live.
in America. All the above statements
are sustained beyond possible doubt.
Rich Wing.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-08
"a SAYLOR HOTEL,
MAIN ST., WIN CHESTER, Va.
J.P. HEIRONIMUS, PROPRIETOR.

Having leased for term of years the TAY-
LOR HOTEL PROPERTY, long and favor
ably known to the travelling public, and hay
ing cleanscd the house and refurnished it with
comfortable Bedding Furniture, &C., offer
to my friends and the travelling public the
comforts of a HOME. With competent assist
ants, and polite and attentive servants, | think
[ can safely guarantee satisfaction to my
guests. 1t 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.
l confidently appeal to the public for
generous patronage.
nov2G, 'GS J. ?. HElRONlMUS
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-08
Fattening Fowls-How the English do

Among the various modes of fattcning
fowls, none are more highly commended
by the English press than that pursued
by the breeders in that country Il is
claimed that their mode is net only the
most economical, but proves perfectly sue
ccssful. Their method is to put the
fowls to befattercd into crops, as usual.
but where they can get NJ gravel Keep
corn in their feed boxes all the time,
and also give them corn meal dough,
we'll cooked once day For drink give
them fresh skinned milk, with spunk-
ling of pulverised charcoal in it. Fed
in this way,i said they will fatten nicely
in from tento twelve days. If kept be
yond that time, it is customary to fur
nish them with gravel to prevent them
from falling away .-Rural Neto Yorker.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-08
rTHE AMERICAN DRIVEN WELL.

TINE 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 ordinary dug wells
is perfectly pure, and entirely free from super
fetal drainage. These wells give general SatiSfac-
ton, and are preferred to all others.
Town and county rights sold. Orders filled
and information furnished at our Office.
MASON Il CAMPBELL, Agents,
For Maryland, Virginia and District of Colum
bia, corner of Seventh and streets, opposite
Post Office, Washington, d. c. je3O-tf.
WASHINGTON, d c., June II, 1870.
GENTS 1t affords me great satisfaction to assure
YOU that the well you h ad driven for me on my
premises. No. 6C3 street, is a complete success ;
furnishing excellent water in abundance.
Yours Respectfully.
J. b. WOODRUFF.
Messrs. Mason Campbell, Washington ID c.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-08

She was stout, bold faced girl, some
where about FIVE and twenty years, with
a low forehead, small grey eyes,
pugnose and thick lips. | caught
her glance at once as it rested upon the
fair young prisoner, and the moment |
detected the look of hatred which read
there, was convinced that she was the
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-08
Sailing Down Cucumbers for pickles.

Leave half an inch stem on the cucum-
bers-wash them in the cold water-im-
mediately pack with salt in alternate
layers, salt next to the VOID one bush
Ell Of salt to five of cucumbers. Fill the
barrel full, putting salt on top-cut a
wide board so as just to fit inside the bar
rel-bore a half dozen half inch holes
through-place it on the pickles with
stone on. which should weigh at least
twenty-five pounds, so as to keep the pick
les always in brine. Take off all scum
which rises. Keep the barrel in the
shade, and in four weeks take of the
stone and ell up the top, as they will set
tle Put more salt on, head them up,
and they arc ready for market. Cider
Mtke's JnornM.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-08

Count La Oranges racing stud is to be
sold at auction in London next month. -
1t includes the famous Gladiateur, which
has won fer his owner $40, 600 in stakes
alone. American turfmen are urged to
procure this splendid animal for the
United States.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-08

We remember hearing story of fell
low who reused venerable doctor about
twelve o'clock one cold winters night, and
on coming to the door, cody inquired,
s.Haye you lost dog, Mr.. Brown?
mo growled the victim. "Well. never
mind" said the wag. Il thought Id just
call and inquire, as found one yester-
day."
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-08
rates Of AdyertisIng
gpetru. 81,
LOVE AND FoRGETEU In Ess. z
BY VICTOR HUGO: -
gpetry


By VICTOR HUGO: 8
Since to my lips pressed thy burning lNl
Since on thy hands my pallid brow I issd,
Since have lreathed the sweet breath Of thy
A perfume hidden deep in depths Of sAale;
Since from thy stars caught one brilliant
beam,
Now yelled, alas, forever from ny gazc
Since fell upon my LIES fall flo uer stream
One rose-leaf tern from thy young joyous
days; s
Since it was given me to hear thee while
Thy words were nurmur;ng 4 en- only
thine !;
Since have seen thee weep. have seen thee
smile,
zsrd -sSvsr,s lips ar,tleyes. on mine
Now I can say, while fit the rapid hours,
Pass, pass forever I no more grow old
Fleet fast away with all your faded flowers;
One flower no hand can Gull, my heart shall
hold.
Thy wing in brushing by no droplet dashes
From the full vase which to my lips press
My soul has more of fire than thine of ashes
My heart more love than thine forgetful-
ness.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-08

A tailor was startled the other day By
the return of bill which he had sent to
magazine editor, with notice that the
manuscript was respectfully declined
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-04-07
THE MUNICIPAL CONFLICT.

Our last report Of the municipal e!nbrogIio
in this city closed at midnight Saturday, up
to which time the threat Of Deputy Marshal
Boiling to call upon the Military to aid him
in the execution Of the writ Of ejectnlent had
not been executed. It turned cut that Gene
raj CANDY declined to interfere at that stage
of the proceedings, and advised a postpone
ment Of further action until Monday. This
was determined upon, and consequently our
citizens were permitted to enjoy quiet Sun
day.
Yesterday it was currently reported and be-
lieved that the United States marshal was
summoning large number Of citizens as a
posse comitntus to proceed to the City Hall
to take possession Of the building and all the
public property therein, and to eject the par
ties against whom the writ or order was di-
rected, but no such party appeared About
half past O'Clock Deputy Marshals Boiling
and Leahy made their appearance at the City
Hall and asked to see MIR. Ellyson. They
we're ushered into his presence, when Deputy
Boiling presented a document similar to the
one of Saturday night, with the addition Of
old Underwoods order authorizing it.
Mayor Ellyson asked what would be the
result in case he again refused to obey the
order The deputy Marshal replied that it
would be his duty to enforce it. He then, as
sisted by Leahy, took hold of Mr.. Ellyson, APP
parently with the intention Of evicting him
from the building. Seeing the state Of affairs,
Mr.. Ellyson's officers inteIfered and rescued
him from their clutches. They might have
received rough treatment but for Mr.. Ellyson
ordering his men to abstain from any violence.
The deputies then left, and reported the result
Of their third visit to the Marshal, and it is
supposed that he again referred the matter to
Gen Candy. Nothing further transpired
during the evening to mar the quiet of the
city. No more demands for possession were
made by the Marshal or any one else. The
military have not as yet interfered, nor are
they likely to do so.-Rich. Wh3g. e. ID.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-04-07
.soB MOSES.
SIR JAMES CLARKE'S FEMALE PILLS.

SIR JAMES CLARKE'S FEMALE PILLS.
These invaluable Pills are unfailing in the
cure of all those painful and dangerous diseases
to which the female constitution is ubject.-
They moderate all excuses and remove all OBJ
structions, from whatever cause. 1855
F- a#s'1 TO MARRIED LADIES ,'
They are particularly suited. They will in .
short time, bring on the monthly period with reg
rlarity, and although very powerful, contain
nothing llurtful to the constitution In all cases
of Nervous and 81 inal Affections, Pains in the
Back and Limbs, Fatigue on slight exertion, Pal
patton of the Heart, Mysteries and Whites, they
will effect q cure when all other means have
failed. The pamphlet around each package has
full directions and advice, or will be sent free
to all writing for it, sealed from observations
SPECIAL NOTICE.
Job Moses Sir James Cldrke's Female Pills are
extensively couNFERYEIrEn. The genuine hare the
name Of 'sJ0B NOSES on each package. Azl
Others worthless.
N. B. In all cases where the GENUINE cannot
be obtained, One Dollar, with fifteen cents for
postage, enclosed to the sole Proprietor, JOB
MOSES, IS Cortlandt Street, New York, will in
sure bottle of the genuine, containing Fifty
Pills. by return mail, securely sealsd from any
knowledge ofits contents. april Fly
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-04-07

V7TRGTNEA. III y g4f+ -
' at Rules held in the CLERKS Office Of the
circuit court for Augusta county, the 4th day Of
april, 1870.
John NJ. Patton, Executor Of ohm. Ne Patton,
deceased, who was surviving Trustee Of Robert
Patton, deceased, Plaintiffs.
Against
The unknown creditors Of Robert Patton, de-
ceased and VIM. f. Patton Ellen A. Chew, John
H. Herndon, and Elizabeth Herndon, IA person
Of unsound mind Seth B. French and Ellen NJ
his wife, Peggy F. Patton, Robert Patton John
NJ. Patton, Isaac w. Patton, Hugh M. Patton,
William N. Patton, James T. Patton, John Gill
mer and Eliza w.. his wife, and George ". Pat-
ton, Ellen 7. Patton, Andrew G.. Patton, and SUI
san J. Patton, infant children of George J. Pat
EFT Patton, deceased, Defendants.
The object of this suit is 10 obtain decree for
the distribution of fund in the hands Of the
Plaintiff
The Defendants the unknown creditors of Rob-
ert Patton, deceased, Seth B. French and Ellen
H. his wife, and George W. Patton, Ellen 7. Pat
ton, Andrew G. Patton and Susan J. Patton, in
FAINT children of George j. Patton deceased,
net having entered t..vir appearance, and it
appearing frcnl satisfactory evidence that they
are non residents Of this Commonwealth 1t is
ordered that they do appear here within one
month after due publication Of this notice, and
do what is necessary to protect their Interest.
eopy-Teste,
J. N. RYAN, D. C.
Echols Bell 4 Cat!ett, p. q. april 7-4t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-04-07
Railroads we're intended for

thoroughfare. Railroads we're intended for
the public bcneft-not for the advancement
Of this or that particular city. They were
intended for the benefit of the producers,
the great agricultural class. They were in
tended to promote trade-not to ararp and
shachle it, by forcing it into unnatural and
artificial channels. The cotton, -four, bacon,
iron, and other products of the country ought
to be allowed to seek the best markets, with
the least possible RESTRICT on and cost. Half
million Of producers certainly have a strong
er claim to be accommodated. than fifty or
a hundred commission merchants, either in
Richmond, Norfolk or Baltimore. Let us
have free hude over our Railroads, in every
direction. Let the planters and farmers and
grazcrs be at liberty to see where they can
get the best terms We want no privileged
classes, and no privileged places. Railroads
we're not built for the exclusive benefit of
commission merchants or cities. They are
for public accommodation, and they should
be SO managed and regulated as to confer the
greatest good on tho greatest number.
The people, and their Representatives
should bear this great truth in mind. 1t
representatives forget it, the people should
remind them of it aud if they do not heed
the admonition, they should choose others
who will-unlcss they do we shall soon have
railroad Rings" which willsacrifce the pub
lie good in their insatiatc desire for gain,
and constitute themselves into sort of mon
eyed aristocracy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-04-07
THE VALLEY RAILROAD,

The people of Baltimore have by vote,
authorised, if not instructcd the city author.
tiles to subscribe one million Of dollars to
the stock Of the Valley r. r. This sub
scription is, however, subject to two condi-
tions. LIST that the Baltimore & Ohio R. R.
Company shall subscribe one million, and
the counties along the line from Harrison
burg to Salem shall subscribe twelve hun
dred thousand dollars--of this latter sum
Staunton has authorized subscription of
100000, Rockbridge 100000, Botetourt
S2ooo0o-leaving 100000 to be raised
by Augusta and 100000 by Roanoke.
We presume that when it is reduced to
certainty that Baltimore and the Baltimore
& Ohio r. R. are ready to advance their two
millions; Augusta and Roanoke will not hold
back - s.e:
But it is said there is likely to be a hitch"
in the matter growing out of a bill pending
in the. Legislature known as the consolidation
bill, by which all the Railroads from Norfolk
to Bristol are to be consolidated into one
company. By the terms of this bill it is
apprehended that determinations will be
made in favor Of the consolidated company,
which will prevent the transhipment of
freight at Salem, from what is now the Lynch
burg and Tennessee Road, to the Valley
Road. Such discrimination will, it is feared
prevent the Valley Road from participating
in the frcights and trade OF the Southwest
Should this be the case, it is very questiona-
bic whether either Baltimore city, or the
Baltimore 4 Ohio r. r. will subcrbe at all
and thus the Valley Road may fail 1t is
particularly annoying, to be thus disappoint-
ed when We we're just about to clutch the
prize for which we have been struggling for
more than forty years.
1t behooves the people of the Valley TO
keep sharp look out on this subject.
AS for consolidation re feel no interest in
1T either way. We do not intend to be par
ties to the animated contest which is now 60
ing on ii regard to it. But We are for fair
play. We are against all unjust discrimina-
tions in favor of one part of the State against
another. We are for equal exact justice to
all. We are for pro rata rites of freight
and travel on all our roads, and between all
our roads. We are for opening the doors OF
competition, and against all narrow selfish
pil'cy i'll the management Of any great
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-04-07
IN AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT, !
March 18th. 1870.

nRDEEsED.- THAT. POLLS be, opened at
W the several election precincts of this
County, ON TUESDAY the 2sth DAY OF APRIL
next, to take the sense Of the voters of said
County, upon the question whether the County
Courtsof Augusta shall Subscribe Three undred
Thousand Dollars $500, o0o) to the Stock, Of the
Valley Railroad Company to be paid in the bonds
Of said County, BEARING per cent. interest, pay
able at the discretion of said County at any time
within twenty (20 years, the interest thereon to
be paid semi annd TALLY said Polls'to be opened
and vote taken conformity with the provisions
Of the laws now ir force. Copy@teste, e. .' go
4 april.7-tde WM., A. BURNETT, DC.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-04-07
SMITHS PATENT wEbL FIXTURE.

This invaluable device for raising water from
Wells and Cisterns is sold at TWENTY DOL
LARS; freight to Lynchburg, Staunton, Fred
erickshurg, Petersburg Danville prepaid. 1t
is cheaper and more durable than any pump ;
and gives you that inestimable treasure, Pure
water" Wood pumps rot, and iron ones eorrode;
but this new fashioned "Iron Bound Bucket that
hangs in the well ~ is free from these objections
One of these Well Fixtures can be at J.
II. Burdetts Augusta street, Staunton.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-04-07

Z .ue;n, ~ %t =
| Charles R. Mauzy, survivor Of Robert Brown
gnapp and said Mauzy, Executors, Of Robert
snapp, deed, and John S. Byers. VIM. Il. Gam.
Bile and James Poage, survivors ofJohn S. Byers,
VIM. II. Gamble Samuel Cox and James Poage,
the s,reties of said Executors; Elizabeth Snapp,
the widow of said Robert snapp, decd, P. 0.
Palmer and Eliza his wife, John A.Patterson and
Margaret his wife, Cyrus H. Saapp Laura Snapp,
the widow, and Edward and Robert Snapp, IN
FAINT Children and heirs Of Bobert Brown Snapp,
decd, Charles R. Many, in his own right, and
Martha his wife, and Caroline Fultz, heirs and
and Robert S. Harnesbarger, Trustee Of said
Caroline Fultz, and Laura snapp, Administrati4
Of Robert Brown Snapp, decd -, ~ ~. a
19G-. IN,CHANCERY. !7so'-
The object of this suit is to have settlement
of the cxecutional accounts of Charles R. Mauzy
and Robert Brown Snapp, Executors OF Robt.
Snapp, decd, and to subject the assets in the
hands Of said Executors, or chargeable against
them or either of them, to the satisfaction OF
judgment in the name of john Crawford Us. Chas.
r. Mauzy, surviving Executors, &C.. ard to SUBJ
ect the real estate of which said Robt Snapp, deed
died, seized and possessed, should the PERSONAL
ty still in the hands Of, or chargeable to said
Executors, or either of them, fail to pay off the
same. The Defendants, Charles R. Mauzy, and
Martha his wife not having entered their appear
ance and it appearing by satisfactory evidence
that they are not o resident of this Common
wealth 1t is ordered that they do appear here
within one month after due publication of this
notice, and do what is necessary to protect their
- = j. N.RYAN. D. c. I
Fultz, .. q. 5 t l@4 april 7-4w