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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-09
Beautifying eur Farm Homes.

A man fortunate enough to own one Or
two or five hundred acres of land, says
The Lexington. KY, Formrr's Home
Journal should rot be so contracted in
has views as to make money. With a
family around him, secured against want
or embarrassment, he should give por-
ton OF his time and attention to beauiify-
ing his grounds, rendering his home
more cheerful. and the cultivation of an
aesthetic taste which will bring to HIM
self, his wife, and children, a rich pleas
ure and contentment that viii endear the
spot called home to the heart of each one,
and bud them together ina fonder and
more enduring union 80.
The merchant, mechanic, professional
nlan, and all of the thousands Uho are
constrained to dwell in brick and mortar
dwellings and close, confined air of cities,
delight, whenever they have an opporta-
nifty to get out in the country, to look at
farm house, surrounded by shrubbery,
neatly trimmed vines, flowers, and shade
trees, with spreading green lawn in
front, traced by carefully kept walks, the
yard surrounded by white fences in good
repair, Such vision as this fingers in
the memory for weeks and months. and,
III passing such home. we feel that it is
lrresstibly suggestive of omfort, repose,
true independence, .aad So id happiness.
why, the atmosphere of such a place is
conducive to health, and true piety and
the farmer who, to crafty the refined
tastes of himself and family, takes enough
from the more laborious routine Of farm
labor thus to ornament his home, is
public benefactor, and the blessings he
freely diffuses every day are rightly
appreciated by all who love tie beauli-
full.
Make home attractive, that it may bo
more pleasant to yourself aud family, ard
that its claims may ever dwell in the
heart and mind of your SOP. apd daughter,
and restrain and bring them back to
purer and happier thoughts when ia after
life and with ether associa lions they may
for the time be laid way I is duty
not less than a privilege to make home
just as attractive as tiHle, effort, thought
and ingenuity can render it. There is
no need to neglect your blowing, diching
reaping, or harvesting. The industrious
farmer, thoughtful for bis family and
seeking fer the highest and truest enjoy
ment on the earth, will keep the work of
the farm regularly up. aud yet find hours
now and then to dig flower bed, to train
a vine, transplan rose, and attend 10.
a Il the little duties which, when rightly
performed, will gladden. the hearts and
elevate the souls of wife, daughter and
son.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-09
why DO Animals Need salt?

Prof James e. johnson, of Scotland,
says that half the saline matter Of the
blood Us per cent. consists of common
salt, and as this is partly dissolved every
day through the skin and kidneys, the
necessity of continued supplies Of it to the
healthy body is sufficiently obvivss. The
bile also contains soda Gone of the in
gradients of .salt) as a special and indis-
pensable constituent, and so do sll the
certila.ges of the body. Stint the supply
of salt, and neither will the bile be able
properly assist digestion, nor the cartilsz
ges to be build up again as fast as they
naturally waste. 1t is better to place
salt where stock can have free access to
it than to give it occasionally, in small
quantities. They will help themselves
10 what they need, if y flowed to do SO at
pleasure, otherwise when they become
salt hungry, they may take more thaa
is wholesome.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-09
2nftiEa1.
THE GRECIAN BEND.

The ladies now have something new
IT'S strange, I do declare
tbs true It's not hat or dress,
Or fxiugs for the hair
But as they walk the streets in robes
Which every color blend,
They have a way of STOPPING so,
And call it .'Grecian Bend"
saw my girl enc afternoon,
And to my great surprise,
She walked just like kangaroo
With pepper in its eyes.
Said l, 'sMy love, pray, what is wrong
Can assistance lend ?"
Go way" said she, '.why, don't you see
I've got the Grecian Bend ?"
l asked her once with me to come
And ride out for awhile
"Oh, no." ssi / she, "Fd rather walk,
And show the latest Style"
Says 1, ,'My pretty darling dear
l beg you, as a friend.
Hold up your head and show some sense
And stop your Grecian Bend.''
''Ill walk just as like" she said,
"And there the matter ends
l must in fashion be, you know,
Though l should lose my friends,
Apd if YOU do not like my style
0ur love q :. an end - --sf
And SO losa the sweetest girl, +'
All by the Grecian Bend.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-09
Scene at the gate of Paradise.

A poor tailor being released from a
troublesome world and scolding wife APP
3peared at the gate of Paradise
Peter asked him if he had ever been to
purgatory. ~.
No, said the tailor but have been
married. 4,
Oh, said Peter, that's all the same.
The tailor had scarcely got in before
a fat urtle eating alderman came along
putting and blowing.
Halo you fellow, said he. open tina
gate.
Not SO fast, said Peter, have you ever
been to purgatory.
No said the aldcrmae, but what's that
to the purpose? You let in that poor half
starved tailor. and he has been no more
to purgatory than myself?
But he has been married, said Peter.
Married exclaimed the alderman, why
have been married twice.
Then go back again, said Peter. Para
disc is not the place for fools.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-09
TELEGRAPH COMPANY

VIRGINIA TELEGRAPH COMPANY
ALEXANDRIA VA,
Stockholders in this Company viii please take
notice that the following acting agents are the
only authorized persons to make collections OF
money for this Company viz.
MOSES WALTON Director Woodstock.
COL G. W. MURPHY Agent Mt. jackson.
CAPT. G. B. SAMUELS % g Front Royal.
Alb. IRiCk Director Harrisonburg.
ROBT. BEVERLEY President, Plains.
VIM Il. TAMS Agent StauiIton.
When they collect they will also furnish the
party paving them, with certificate of Stock
Money paid to any other persons except myself
will not be recognized.
GEORGE c. WEDDERBU
Secretary and Treasurer.
Harrisonburg Register please copy.
Feb 23-tf
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-09

nON'T READ This!
Unless you wish to buy your
seq A S R D [ R Ct F 0 NJ
The Mandatory and save % per cent.
We have the largest Segar Mandatory il
the State of Virginia, and are prepared to
furnish Segars lower than they can be bought
in New York or Baltimore.
Also keep constantly on hand q well Sc
lected stock of Leaf and Manufactured To-
bacco, Snuff, Pipes, sc.
All goods warranted to be as represented.
STEINER s. YOHE,
No. 8 King Street.
Dec. Sly Alexandria. Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-09
HeneEous ..

The Shakers at Canterbury, says the
Concord Monitor, have lately given con-
siderable attention to the building OF q
henhouse, and haYe now completed
model one for the accommodation of
about one hundred Brahma foW Is. The
house is seven,y.four feet, with fat roof.
and divided into four divisions By plaster
ell walls. The bottom is cemonfed and
covered with sawdast, 4 walk runs
across the west north sides. It Is suppli-
ed with running water, and boxes Of
gravel for the hens to scratch in. The
loft is arranged with roosts, which the
hens reach with ladders. On the edge of
the walk, nests are arranged with sliding
doors for collecting the eggs. TIE lower
compartments have two windows each
for light, and the upper ones one each.~r
On the east side is a room With arch
kettle for cooking the food Of the bons.
and cemen ted cellar is under the whole
for storage,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-09

Recently the British Museum was clos
ed against the public, serious offences
having been perpetrated in the readi ing
room, Books and manuscripts have beer.
muuiated, great coats stolen leaden
weights. valued at no more than penny
or TWO, have disappeared land soap tablets,
aud even the paper left in til, Office, have
been carried away. There are, it appears
numerous readers who seem to save their
lodging money by living N the reading
room.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-09

There is dew 10 one flower and not in
another, because ono opens lis cup and
takes it in, wh lie the other closes itself,
and the drop runs off. So God rains
goodness and mercy as vide as. the dew
aud if we lack them. it is because We
will not open our hearts.so receive thea
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-09

Agents Wonted Erery,chere.
* G. EVANS & CO.,
GREAT ORIGINAL AND ONLY RELI
ABLE GIFT BOOK ENTERPRISE.
18th year Of its Establishment,
S06 CHESTNUT ST., AND Sc N EIGHTH ST.
PHILADELPHIA.
New Books, New Gifts, New Attractions
We will send you any book publish Il
the United States on receipt Of Pu
er s Price.
Order any book yeu may desire and it will
be promptly forwarded with gift.
Our New Imperia Classified Catalogue TO,
1871, just issued, being complete guide 10
every branch of American Literature, with
index, sent free on receipt of postage
stamp. If you order books not on cur new
Catalogue, please mention the name of the
publisher.
sss~SEND FOR IT. SEND FOR 1T ~ga
Apr. l3-6 m.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-09

VALLEY WOOLEN FACTORY,
Y NEAR MIDDLET0WN VA.
i am now prepared to sell for cash or exchange
for wool, o" produce, coverlds, carpetings Cas-
liners, old fashioned Casinetts, GA and Il Filled
Linsey, Beaver Cloths,
PEkIpS, PLAIN FLANNELS,
Ste cking Yarns (assofted, &c. at the very lowest
rates. and all Kinds OF WOcien goods usually
made in other Manufactures. Fuifiug aud Dress
ing and, lying of Cloths DC, done in the best
manner, and wool cardng promptly executed.
Call and examine.
T.P. MATHEWS,
NAV Il, 1810-tf. Mlddletown, Va.
Old Commonwealth please copy.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-09

Yesterday there arrived in this city
by the Erie Railway train number of
persons rect from the scenes of the
or. at forest fires in Wisconsin and Mich
iguu. There were nine in the party
Jau.es w. Hunter, Mrs. Sarah Hunter,
George Martin, of Flushing, L. l., Hen
ry Portcr, Samuel Hillman, Charles My
crs. of Freehold n. j.; Margaret McGov.
ern. Edward Wallace, aud George
Blakeslee of this city. AL! were suffer-
ing from having inhaled the smokes.
fumes, and ashes of the FIRE. Mrs. Hun
ter's hair (Which che says flowed to the
waist) was completely burned off; one
side Of her face and neck and shoulders
were fearfuTly injured three deep holes
having been made by the glowing Gin
ders in the flesh. Her hands also we're
covered with blis.ers. Mr.. H9nter's
face, neck and hands were balIy burned.
Mr.. Martins face was hidcous specta-
Gle. O. e cheek was literally raw, aud
great blotchcs pifted his left arm, shout
der and back. One eye is hopelessly
ruined, and the other infamed TO an onl-
nous degree. Al! were Scared, especi-
ally on the face, neck, hands, and feet
AS they all say, no tongue can tell their
agony of mind, pain, anguish, and ter
ror, nor can language or pencil portray
the dreadful scenes through which they
have passed.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-09

Housed from &um5es By the Roaring
Flames-A Terrible Ride IN the Dark
!Storched. Blistered, and Manned by
tile DrJted Rrands-Suept IF By the
FL od.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-09

The Chicago lady who owned the COW
that kicked over the kerosene lamp that
set the city on fire, denies the soft i'm
parchment, says she didn't send any boy
with lamp to milk, that she didn't milk
her COW at nine o'clock at night, and that
she didn't keep COW any way. That
settles it,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-09

MARQUIS & KELLEY'S
VALLEY MARBLE WORKS.
AT HARRISONBURG, GINA.
We would be pleased to furnish frinds OF
Shenandoah and the adjoining counties with any
thing in our line, at very low prices.
A good assortment of
MONUMENTS, TOMBS, HEAD AND FOOT
STONES;
always on hand, of the very best Italian and
american Marble.
All Orders will be proml tly filed.
GEO. y. ANTHONY,
Aug. il,-tf Agents.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-09
ellanenns Cards.

TTOOE, WEDDERBURN s. CO..
(Successor to Fowle Co.
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
For the sale of every description of
FLOUR, GRAIN, COUNTRY PRODUCE &c
No. Prince ire ct,
ALEXANDRIA,, Va.
Consignments solicited. Bags furnished " her
ordered Agents New York Steamship ON
pany. Goods forwarded free of commission.
July Is.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-09

+ IT MApius. A. b RICKARD
kN7OODgTOCK TANNERY.
wv We would inform our friends and Gus
toners that we are now CARRYING on the Tam
ing Bust mess, at the Yard known as the Williams
lanyard, situated on
W AFTER STR g E. T,
in Woodstock.
We propose paying, at ali times, the highest
market prices for bark, hides &C., ard Will iui
nish all kindsof. Leather at reasonable prices.
| We have now on hand suoerb Stock OF
Upper, Sole Leather, Caliskins &C., which We
nvite our friends to examine.
Dec. l5.-tf. MAPHIS 6 ElCKARD
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-09
M issfell Ia Means.
From the New York Sun.
BRANDS FROM THE BURNING.

THRILLING STORY OF THE NORTHWEST CA
LAMITY.
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nR. JOHNSTON,
nj, THE

BALTIMORE LOCK HOSPITAL,
OFFICE, Z SOUTH FREDERICK STREET,
From his extensive practice in the great Hos
p,tals nf Europe and THE first in this coun try
viz England, France, Philadelphia and else
where can offer the most certain, speedy ana
effectual remedy in the wo I'D for
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-09

JAMES W. MALLS. b. W. MALLS
JAMES w. MALLS & SON,
DEALERS IN
Doors, Sash, Binds, Paints. Hardware
Lead, Oils. Cement, Calcined Plaster, sc.
No 1877 King Street,
ALEXANDRIA,, VA
apr. 81, IT, Terms Ca sh
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rAKEpARTICULAR NOTICE.

Dr.J. addresses all those who have injured
themselves bv improper indulgence and solitary
habits. which ruin both body and mind. uniting
them for either business study, society or mar
ibese are some of the sad and melancholy
eHectx produced BIZ the early ha5is OF youth,
viz; Weakness OF the Back and limbs pains IN
the Lead. dimnoss of sight, loss OF nluscu ar
newer. palpatation of the heart Dyspepsia, ner-
YOU. If: stability, Derangement of the digestive
functions General deb ility, symptoms OF con-
sump ions. DC.
are much to be dreaded. Loss of memory,
Confusion of ideas, Depression of spirits; Eyii
Foreboldings, Aversion 70 society Solids
trust, Love Of solitude, 1imidity, &C., are some
o fine evils produced.
Thousands Of persons of all ages can now
Judge what is the cause OF their decling health
losing their vigor becoming weak, pale ner-
vous and emaciated, hav ing singular appear
ance about the eyes, cough and symptoms OF
Consum ption.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-09

4 funny fellow had an office next door
to doctors shop. One day an elderly
gentleman. of the fogy school, blundered
into the the shop.
Is the doctor in?
'Don's live here said the lawyer, who
was in full scribble over some old docu.
meDts.
%, I thought this was his Office
Next door,
pray, sir, can you tell me has the
doctor many patientsP
Not living
The old gentleman told the story in the
vicinity, and the doctor threatened the
lawyer with a libel.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-09

E. L. ToLSON. I. WRITER'S,
of Tolson, Bro. s co. of Newman, Withers co.
TE1OLSON & CO.,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
AND DEALERS IN
FERTILIZERS, SALT, FISH, GROCERIES
&C., &C.,
No. 50 corner King and Water Sts.,
ALEXANDRIA,, VA
ell 1S1O-tf
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CERTAIN DISEASE

When the misguided ana imprudent votary o.
Measure finds that he has imb ibed the seeds OF
this paipful disease IL too often hapf ems that an
il-timed sense of shame or dread O
discovery deters aim from applying 10 those
VIC from education and responsibility. can
alone be friend him. He falls into the hands OF
ignorant and designing pretenders, who, lneapa-
bic of curing, fitch his petnnlary substance,
keen him triting month after month, or as long
"a the smale st fee can be obtained, ana In oes
pair leave him with ruined health to sigh over
his calling disappointment; or, bf the use OF that
deadly poison. Mercury, cause TIE constitution
al symptoms of this hofrid disease to make then
appearanee, such as liberated sore tnroa', us
eased nose, noctu nal pain IN the Dead ana
limbs dimness fsight, dea mess, nodes On the
shin bones and arms, bIotches on the head, face
and extremi ties, progressing with irightul rap
idity. till at last the palate of the mouth or me
bones of tE nose fail in. and the victim OF TINS
av full disease becomes horrid object OF com
1niseration tall death put period to his dread
FIJI sufierings by sending him to that undiscoyer
ed country from whence no traveller returns
TO such. therefore, DR.. Johnson oife IS the
most certain, speedy, pleasant and effectuai rem
edy in the world.
OFFICE, Z SOUTH FREDERIC lex ST.,
Left hand side going from Baltimore street,
a few doors from the corner. all not to observe
name and number.
We. No letters received unless postpaid and con-
tanning a stamy to be usedon The reply. Per
sons Writing SHOULD state age, and send portion
of adyei tisement describing symptoms.
The Doctors DIPLOMA hangs in his Office.
ENDORSEMENT OF THE PRESS.
The many thousands cured at this establishment
within the last twenty years. and thu numerous,
important surgical operations performeu by u
Johnston, witnessed by thersspTters Of the Sur
and many other papers, notSeess e which Inch has'
appeared again before the p9a giice' besides BY
sfandiug as a gentleman Of fharacser ana re
possibility, Is a sufficient guarantee 10 tl
afflicted. ,-s-ss<.st q srsrrg,t,,.g
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YOUNG MEN.

Who have Injured themselves by certain prae
tee, indu ICED in when alone, habit frequent
" learned from evil companions or at school, the
effects of which are lightly felt, even when
asleep. and ifnot cured renders marriage inp"iS1
sible, and destroys both mind and body, shoulG
apply Immediately.
n hat pity that Young man, the hope Of
his country and the pride OF his pare ts, shouic
be snatched from all prospects and Enjoyment OF
life by the consequences Of defiatng from the
path f nature, and induling certain secret
habit. Such persons must, before corntenpla-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-09
DR.. JOHNSTON.

Member of the Royal College ofSurgeons. London
Graduate of one of the most eminent Colleges
in the United States, AMI tie greater part o.
Hose life has been spent in the hospitals, OF
London Paris, Philadei phia and elsewhere, has
afsscted some Of the most astonishing cures that
-. ever known many troubled with ringing
in the head and ears when asleep, great ner-
yousness, being alarmed at sudden sounds
hoebfnIness. with frequent blushing, attended
sometimes with derangemont of mind, were
cured Immediately.
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MARRIAGE,

Reflect that sound mind and body are the
most necessary requisites to promote connuolai
banniness, Indeed, without these the journey
thrrdnoh life becomes a weary pilgr image, abe
n rt hourly dalkens to The view, the nina
becomes Swallowed with despair, and I'LL ed with
the melanehol ~ reflection that the happiness d
another is bIighted with our own.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-09
MARRIAGE.

Married persons,or Dung Men contemplating
marriage, aware ofPhy steal Weakness CLOS. of
procreatiye Power-Impotencyl Nervous Ex-
eitability. Palpitation, Organic y eakness, Ner-
vous Debility, or any other disqualification
speedily relieved.
He who places himself under the care OF DR.
gentleman, and confidently rely upon his skill
as ply sician.
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yOHN 7 HARRIS

yOHA 7 HARRIS
- Has resumed the prac-
tce of Law, at his old office, Harrlson6urg, va.
lie will practice in the courts of Rockingham,
Shenandoah, Page and Warren. apl LILY
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-09

Here is the way the New York Sun
Republican paper-heads Grants last
Ku-kl lux proclamation !:
Despotism in American-Grant forcing
denomination at the polnt of the bayo-
net Martial law in nine peaceful coun-
ties of South Carolina-A bribe-taker
the Presidents adiutant.
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ORGANIC WEAKNESS

Immediately Cured ard Full vigor Restored:
This distressing Afection-wh ich reFders HE
miserable aud marriage impossible-is the pen
atty paid by the victims oimproper lnduigences-
Young persons are too apt Il. co mFnIt excuses
from no, being aware OF the dreadful consequen-
ees thai may ensue. Nov, who tEat understands
this subject will pretend to deny that the power
o. procreaton is lost by those falling INTO
improper habits than by the prudent BESIDES
beno deprived orthe pleasure OF healthy offspring
the m"st SCI ious and Destructive symptoms
Of bo.h BODY and mind arise. The system he
comes eran gcd; the Physical and Mental Func-
ions weakened, Loss Of Provocative power
Nervous lrritabiity, Dyspepsia. Paipltatlonii OF
The Heart. Indigestion. Constitutional Debility
and Wasting of the Frame, Cough Consump ion,
Decay and Death.
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Che Shenandoah afraid.

Rates of Advertising.
Transient advertising inserted al the rate of 81
per square, (ten lines Of this typed The rares cE
three months and upwards, viii be found in ths
following table: