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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-11-30

sswho builds on less than an immortal base,
Fond as he seems condemns his joy to DEATH
What is he? compound being composed
of body soul and spirit, and when each
part is filling its office he is the noblest of
Gods creatures, and wherein all his hap
piness depends. And it was in this char
acter he was made lord of all he surveyed.
But again if you behold him in this light
you may 20 with me out into the ETHEREAL
regions and observe those seraphic mes
sengers whose forms are perfect symme-
try, enrolled in white with silvered pin
iods and intellects imlnensurable, their
countenances lit up in the light of holi-
ness shining brighter than the MONDAY
sun, and swifter than meteors, or the viv-
id lightning, darting through boundless
space from planets conveying intelli-
gence with the velocity of light and whose
beatific horne is Gods Eternal Throne
and you only behold man little higher
advanced.
1t is when all his powers are in harmo-
ny that be reflects the imageof God, and
when this is considered what a piece o
work is mani How noble in reason
how infinite in faculties ! in form how
expressive. and admirable! in action how
like al, angcll in apprehension how like
la God. In this sense in the humblesi
walks of life he is worthy Of all consider
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05
Agrienlfnral Department.
Horse Shoeing.

We think there has been less progress
in the last twenty-five years in shoeing
horses, than in any other occupation that
can be named. We mean by the great mass
Of black smiths. There are a great many
men who can nail on Shoe fast and few
who can trim it as it should be, but tho
great mass Of horse-shoers have failed to
learn the first principles of their occupa-
ton. Few understand thoroughly the
anatomy Of the horses foot The great
mistake is made in attempting TO trim the
ho0fto fit the shoe, whereas the shoe should
be made to Fit the hoof. Very little trim
ming is needed if the shoe is made
right. The ''frog should never be
toached by the buttress, if the foot is heal
thy, as nature has intended that to be
the spring Or cushion to first receive the
bloM when the foot is SCI down on the
road, to guard the knee and shoulder from
conclusion.
The outside of the hoof ought not to be
touched by the rasp, save at the very edge,
as raspirg tends to thicken the b, OF and
make it coarse and clumsy. Shoes should
be made as light as they 70 sible can be
to answer the purpose. Ordinarily they
are one-third too heavy. A horses hoof
should be carefully cleaned every day, and
oiling the hoof once or twice a week is
recommended. veterinary surgeons wish
to confer rea! and lasting benefit upon
society, let them open schools to teach the
art Of horse shoeing
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05

SEVENTEEN HUNDRED YEARS IN THE
OVEN One house in Pompeii had evl
IDENTIFY been in a state of repair when the
vocan ic storm buried it. Painters. and
decorators, and cleaners were masters of
the situation. The household goods were
all in disorder, and the family, if out of
town must have been undergoing that
condition of misery which spring clean
ings and other like infections inevitably
entail. Painters pots and brushes were
scattered about. Tell tale spots of white
wash starred wall and floor Such domes-
tic implements as pots and kettles had
been bundled up in corner by them
selves, and the cook was nowhere. Din
ner, however, had not been forgotten.
4 solitary pot stood simering-if it ever
did simmer-on the stove. And-sta
not. for it is true there was bronze
dish in waiting before the oven, and on
dish suck n, pig alreadyto be baked
But the oven was already engaged with
its full complement of bread. So the
sucking pig had to wait: And it never
entered the oven and the loaves we're new
er taken out till sojourn of seventeen
hundred years! they have been cooking
ever eince the End Of November, A. d.
10. n. Forelli has them now, in his
museum at Pompeii twenty-cne of them,
rather hard, of course, and black, but per-
fectly preserved.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05

They have neck-tie sociables in Monta-
ma. Every lady upon entering the door,
is required to give the door-Eeoper an en-
velope containing anecktie made Of the
material as the dress she wears that even
ing; to be made in any conceivable shape,
and trimmed as she chooses. Every gen
tleman pays fifteen cents at the door and
receives check for nech-tie, and after
wards the neck-tes are distributed to
check holders. After receiving his new
article of dress, each gentleman common
ces a search for the lady who made it..
and after finding her, shows his gratitude
BY treating her to oysters, cake, peaches,
etc.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05


To find the area of a circle, multiply
the square of the diameter by the decimal
1854. Or multiply the circumference
by the radius, and divide the product
by 2.
A Circle is the most capacious of all
plain figures, or contains the greatest area
within the same outline or perimeter
To find the circumference of a circle.
multiply the diameter by 3.1416, and
the product will be the circumference.
TO find the diameter Of a circle. divide
the circumference BY 3'1416. and the
quotient will be the diameter.
Any circle whose diameter is double
that of another, contains four times the
area of the other.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05

CUTTING CRAFTS. The Country Ges-
denaan says Those who have grating
to perform next spring, will find it use
full to cut their gratis now. If the wiz
ter happens to be a very severe one, it
will somewhat check the vigor or vitality
of young shoots, even if they remain alive
and uninjured. Some sorts Of plum and
pear and even Of apple are considerably
affected by intense cold. Ora pc cuttings
are much better taken off before winter.
They should all be distinctly and carefully
labeled, after being cat aud bundled, and
then packed in slightly damp moss, or
saWdust will do, ifn small boxes so as not
to heat Sand keeps the gratis well, but
the grit is apt to interfere with the sharp
ness of grating knives.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05
How to FIJI a Collar to a. Horse.

In Purchasing collar for your horse,
it is important to get one that fits him, as
both the animal and yourself will thus be
saved much annoyance The Harness and
Carriage Journal says -
"The plan adopted in the West, which
we are assured by men who have been
longer in the collar business. does not in
'jure the collar in the least, is to dip it in
water until the leather is thoroughly wet,
then put it on the horse, secure the names
firmly, keeping it there until it becomes
dry. It is all the better if heavy loads are
to be drawn, as that causes the collar to
be more evenly fitted to the neck and
shoulder. If possible, the collar should
be kept on from four to five hours, when
it will be perfectly dry and retain the
same Shape ever afterwards; anu as it is
exactly fitted to the form of the neck,
will not produce chafes nor sores on the
horses neck
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05

An Trishman made inquiries at sta
ton on the Pennsylvania railroad to learn
how far it was to the city. He was told
thirteen miles, Pat thought it TOO far to
walk, SO he bought ticket and getting
aboard the Pacific Express train, was
brought into this ely; at the rate os forty
miles an hour His ice was SO brief that
he wos overwhelmed with his extravagace
in paying for the trip, and turning to
the conductor, said: Faith, sir, if I'd
known that could have come so quick,
Ia have walked and saved my money!
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05
Presents to Democratic Presidents

Among the many articles of value
which Treasurer Spinner has charge of in
the vaults of the Treasury, are a large
bottle of ottar Of roses presented to
President Van Buren, by the Imaun of
Slam, valued at $500; lot of fine
shawls, and other rare gifts presented to
different Democratic Presidents There
has been no such accumulation of such
articles during the reign of Grant. He
is ready to take any present offered him.
rhe only thing he was ever known to re-
fuse, was that pointer dog and he
would 10 doubt have accepted the ami
NAL if the donor had not neglected to pay
the express charges.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05

SPECIAL MANUREs FOR PogAToss.-
Dr.. Augustus Yulker, of England. dur
ing the last year has reached valuable
conclusions as to fhe application of ma
nure to potatoes H. sums them up in
the Journal of t he Royal Agricultural
Society
/. The greatest increase came from
the application to au acre of 400 pounds
of mineral auperphosphates, 200 of potash
salts, and 200 of sulphate of ammonia.
Dung did shout as well.
3. The absence of sulphate Of ammonia
was attended with marked falling off,
and nitrate of soda cannot replace it.
T. The compound above uaned BEATS
Peruvian Guano.
5. Common salt does no good. but
harm. to potatoes.
6 The above mixture gave a crop Of
twelve tons to tne acre. on light lan9J !.
and the same unmanured yielded blu
half
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05
WATER ON THE FARM.-Nothing

WATER ON THE FARM.-Nothing is
more truly essential for the health and
prosperity of stock than good water. If
there are no springs, good wells should
be dug or bored at the barn aud in the
pastures. Now is al excellent time to dig
for water if you can get copious supply
at this dry season, you will never lack
sufficient to answer Ill usual purposes in
any season. The scooplng oct ola large
space of soil to be flle by rains, to be
ased by stock during the warm months, is
not certainly as beneficial as pure water
from springs, brook, cistern, or we'll
The accum ulation on the surface of suck
ponds of yellow scum, with disagree
ably odos, is not healthy for stock.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05

A PRusSIAN CnARGG.-It is explained
how the Prussans fought so hard at
Weis, enburg For three days before the
battle the Prussian soldiers were fed on
nothing but salt mackerel, and allowed
nothing whatever to drink. On the
morni y Of the battle Fredeli K William,
the Grown Prince, formed his army i'll
order of battle. aud pointing to Wei<sen
burg 1he exclaimed, "Soldiersl behind
those heights six thousand kegs Of lager
are looking for you-charge y
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05


% cubic feet of sand, Is cutie feet Of
earth, or Il cubic feet Of clay make a
ton. Righteous cubic feet of gravel or
earth, before digging, make II cubic feet
when dug
AS rough estimate, it may be stated
that an acre of ordinary soil weighs 100
tons for every inch Of its depth.
To find the number Of bushels Of grain
IN a granary.--Multiply the length in
inches by the breadth in inches, and that
again by the depth in inches, and divide
the product by 2150 (thelnanaber Of
cubic inches in a busbol), and for heapeA
bushels by 2848, and the quotient will
be the answer.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05
Ssltet 9oetru.
THE NIGHT AFTER CHRISTMAS

"Twas the night after Christmas, when al
through the house,
Every soul was abed, and still as mouse;
Those stockings so late ST. Nichlas' care,
We're emptied of all that was eatable there
The dsrlings had been duly tucked in their
With very full stomachs and pains in their
heads.
l was doing away in my new cotton cap,
And Nancy was rather far gone in nap,
When out in The Nursery arose such a catter
l sprung from my sleep, crying-''What is the
m&tterf''
I few to each bedside-still half in q doze-
Tore open the curtains, and threw off the
clothes,
While the light of the taper served clearly to
show
The piteons plight of those objects below;
appear,
But the little pale face of each sick little
For each pet that had crammed itself full as
tick,
l knew in moment felt now like old Nick.
Their pulses were rapid, their breathings the
same, -
What their stomachs elected I'll mention by
Now Turkey, now Stufing, plum pudding of
And custards, and crullers, and cranberry
sauce;
Before outraged nature all went to the wall,
Yes, lolypops, fapdoodle, dinner and all ;
Like pellets which urchins from popguns let
fly,
Went figs, nuts and raisins jam jelly and pie,
Till each error Ct Diet was brought to my view
To the shame Of mamma, and Santa Clause
too.
1 turned from the sight, to my bedroom stepp-
ed back.
And brought out g vial marked "Pulv
Ipecac p
When my Nancy exclaimed, for their suffer
ing shocked her:
"Don't you think you hal BETTER. love, run
for the doctor 20
l ran-and was scarcely back under my
roof
When I heard The sharp c]at,er of old Jalap's
hoof,
1 might says that I had scarcely turned
myself round,
When the doctor came into the room with a
bound.
lie was covered with mud from his head to
his foot,
And the suit he had on was his very worst
suit
He hardly hal time to pat that on his back,
Aud he looked ike a Fallstaf half fuddled
with sack;
His eyes how they twinkled Had the doctor
got merry; ~
His lips look'd like Port and his breath smelt
like Sherry.
He hadn't been shaved for a Fortnight or SO,
And the beard on his chin was as ahite as
the SNOW.
But inspecting their tongues in spite of their
teeth,
And drawing his watch from his wsistcoat
beneath
He felt Ct eaeh pulse saying each tie belly
Must get rid'-Aere he langhed-of the rest
of that jelly.
gazed on each chubby, plump, sick little elf,
And groaned when he said so in spite Of my
self;
But wink of his eye when he physioked our
Fred,
Soon gave me to know had nothing todread.
lie ddn t prescribe-but went straightway
to work,
And dosed all the rest-gave his trousers
jerk
And adding directions while blowing his nose.
He butoned his coat, from his chair he arose.
TAen jumped in his gig--gavc old Jalap
whistle,
And Jalap dashed off as If pricked by this
tie,
But the Doctor exclaimed, ere he drove ont
of sight,
They'll ps veil by Tomorrow good night,
Jones-good night"
-,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05

Punch and Judy gives a remarkable
Illustration Of proof positive. W life
(who has been sitting up).-Well, this
is a pretty time to come home. -Four
o'clock - Husband (who has been taking
curious compound, spoken of, by HIM
self, as whiskey anawarra .-Wha' you
mean, madam, by ''Forklock? p Unfor-
tunately for madam, it sho'happens curl
ouslenutf, parsIi'd Big Ben, madam, and
heard it strike one hic several times,
madam !" Exit to he'd in triumph in bis
boots. "-:
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05

Au invincible wit and punster asked
the captain of a craft laden with boards
how he managed to get dinner on the pas
sage, Why" replied the skipper 9 we
always cook aboard p SO Cook a board.
do your" reioined the wag. Then |
see you have been we'll supplied with pro-
visions this trp,at all events"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05

4 physician in Beaver Dam, Wis,
was arrested for whipping his wife, and
was required to enter into bonds to keep
the peace. On his return home he tore
down his sign, and swore he would not
practice in any town where the authori-
ties knew better than he what was good
for his wife.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05

The old Teutonic cat heart charm was
recently set by a cruel maiden at Fair
field. Ohio. In order that it might have
the desired effect, she tied the animal to
a bed post, and cut out its heart, Which
she stuck full of pins, and put away until
she found young man who was willing
to take her for better or worse.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05
Selsst 3sading.

BIG BELLs.-We have some large bells
in this country, but they are Of puny
size compared with many in the Old
World
In China bells have been made Of euor-
nous weight Nankin was anclently fa-
nous for largeness of its bells. Al Pc
kin there were seven bells cast ia. the
reign of Zoulo, each weighing 100, COG
pounds The sound of the largest Chi
nese bell was very poor, owing to its be-
ing struck with piece of wood, instead
of metal clapper. A bell given to the
cathedral of Moscow by the Gar Godunof
weighed 288,000 pourd', an! another
given by the Empress Ann, probably the
largest in the world, weighed .432 600.
The great bell at St. Paurs weighs be-
tween Il 600 and u, 600 pounds, and is
ten feet in diameter On this bell is in
scr;bed Orchard Phelps made me, 1761;
and Peter Cunningham in his "Hand-
book for London, "tells us that it is |nev-
er used except for striking of the hour.
and for telling at.the deaths and Turner
ais of any of the Royal Family, the
Bishops of London, and should he die in
his mayorality, the Lord Mayor" lie
believe. however, that it toilet at the
funeral of Lord Nelson, and at the d 'aths
and funeral of the Duke of Wellington
and Dean Milman,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05

To Measure Corn on the Cob IN Cribs
ae7en tie CRIB Is equilateraI.- Multiply
the length in inches by the breadth in
inches, and that again by the height in
inches, and divide the product by 274S
(the number of cubic inches in heaped
busheD. and the quotient will be the
number Of heaped bushels Of ears. Take
two-thirds of the quotient for the number
of bushels Of Shelled corn.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05
SHENANDOAH COUNTY OFFICERS.

County Judye-HENRY G. ALLEN.
Commonwealth Attorney h.WALroN
County Clerk--Gso. w. AlILEy.
Circuit Clerk. HITE TIRD.
Sherif-JAcoB A. HorTLE<
Treasurer-JAcoB B. GoLLADAy.
Superin endent of Posr-JAcoB Orr.
Surveyor-JoHN L PrTMAN.
County $. P. Sohoos-JoHN GaABlLL
Jailer-PETsR E. HosuouB.
Physleianto the Poor-DR. ". II. TaHLETT.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05

King William whiskers are now en-
regle among woulG-bo fashionable young
gentlemen TO those who cannot force
the essential hair we recommend the
application of hot water to the feet an
a mustard plaster at the back of the
neck. Both, undoubtedly, will draw.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05

A rural English woman had tae right
idea when, finding herself unable to whip
her husband, she shouted to her son. who
was up stairs in bed Bill. come down
stairs and lick thy father, or else he'll be
the master of the whole house."
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05

A western editor, speaking of a rogue
who lives in his vicinity says: 1.-THE rascal
has broken every bank and jail and Sab
bath we have had in this country for the
last five years. ),
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05

A Persian philosopher being asked by
what method he had acquired so much
knowledge. answered by not being
prevented BY shame from asking questions
when l was ign GRANT"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05

The French have commenced eating the
flesh of>asses.. and the friends of George
Francis Train are becoming very uneasy
about him.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05

A gentleman named Brown once obser~
we'd in compay that he bad toasted lady
for twelve months-and yet had little hopes
of making her Brown.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05

An Irish girl having been sent to the
postofEice for the mail, came back to in
qaire whether it was Indian male or corn
male that was wanted
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05

A Massachusetts Republican paper
propounds the following conundrum:
:" Has President Grant any friends left |?
None that you can collect anything from.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05

Idleness is the rust Of the ,nind, and
the blight Of genius.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05

The difference between a boquet OF
flowers and the ''boquet" 70 wine is that
one makes a nosegay the other gay Sc.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05

A Yankee has recently invented rat
exterminator, consisting of sort of snuff.
The animal is expected to jerk his head
off at the third sneeze
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05

A salt water gargle, used three TINS o
day, is said to be an excellent remedy
for the hacking cough so troubles ONE in
winter,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05
CIRCUIT COURTS FOR SHENANDOAH.
18th of March and August.

COUNTY COUE
Quarterly Term Monday after the first
Tuesday in January. March. May and
October.
Grand Jury Terms Monday after first
Tuesday in February, June. September.
Terms for trial Of Criminal Cases-Same
as last above.
Terms for calling Chancery, Issue Dock
et-Same as last above.
Terms for trial of appeal cas- Monday
after first Tuesday in April, August and
Novembers
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05

The teeth will not decay if they are,
kept clean. A toothbrush is good thing
but oae good toothpick is worth an arm
full of toothbrushes.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05

II hope this hand is not counterfeit
said lover, as he was toying with his.
sweetheart's fingers, 1.-The best way to
fad out is to ring it, was the neat reply.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05

The man who prefers dark cups and
saucers because they hide dirt. declines
sweeping his floor because he fears it will
catch cold.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05

An Iowa farmer. going to market on a
load of hay, enjoyed a smoke. Fhe IRON
work of the wagon was saved.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05

What animal could have dispensed
with the ark f? Why the dog. to be sure,
might have sent up a bark of his own.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05

The bronze statutes of the Emperor
Napoleon, in Paris, have been sent to the
foundry to be melted into cannon.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05

Some man of statistics reminds US that there
are SO Sundays in 1871. In that year we
can look both ways for Sunday.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05

Govern your thoughts when alone; your
words when in company.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05

When girl falls in love with and an
lucky Irishman, her heart always goes
pity Pat. Y
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05

Prussia is very anxious for peace
piece of France.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05
Violins were invented in 1477.

Almancs were first published at Bunda
1470.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05

Nothing is denied to we'll directed labor
nothing is attained without it.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05

The Prussians propose to seize Lux
emburg, which belongs to Holland.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05

THESE sombre autumn scenes are pleas
ant to those who partake the sentiments
of certain individuals, who, returning from
a nominating convention last week, were
singing:
Il would not die in autumn,
When pleasant hours are feeting;
When conventions are being held,
And candidates are treating.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05

Roses were first planted in Eng land
in 1929.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-01-05
Rates ofAdyertising

T.tlsie Mt Advertising inserted at The rate Of ST
tr So ,are (tel lin % OF this type. The rates OF
here months and upwal dis, will be found ia tho
following table: