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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-12-28

THE SERFs.-The Russian Government
has recently published Interesting
statistics IN reference to the emancipati IN
OF serts The eman oipatiOn ukase was
issued on Feb. 10. 1861, and at that time
in Russia aud Europe there were l03 1853
land owners, who employed 9,797,163
serfs as agricultural laborers on their
estates, besides 900,9u household servnnts
held in the same condition of bondage.
Including women, the total number of
serfS Was upwards Of 22,000,000 The
l03, 158 land owners possessed about co.
100000 acres of land, of which about 90
100000 were occupied by the serf5 for
their cottages and gardens. By the
emancipation ukase the land thusoccupied
by the serfs was to become their Or ,perty
after the payment Of its value by in
STAIN nts. In ten years after the promulga
ton Of the decree of emancipation 6 474,-
GLIB s"rfs have become absolute propretOrs
.of 12,88i,113 acres of land. Another
period Of ten years, it is calculated, must
elapse before all the serfs are emancipat-
ed. The popular notion that emancipa"
uOn has ruined the mobiles and enriched
the serfs, it is argued, is entirely
falaci0us. The mobiles still possess the
greater portion Of the land, each Que still
retaining on an average 384 acres; while
the peasant owns only two acres. In the
less populous parts Of Russia the land lies
unculrivated in consequence Of the want
Of lab 'rers; but this state OF affairs, it is
contended, IS to be attributed to the con-
duct of the mobiles, who, before the
enamel patton, were in the habit of sending
the most intelligent serfs TO the towns to
learn trades, and then claim q large share
of their considerable earnings. In this
way the number Of hands on the estate
was reduced.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-12-28
From the independent.
THE DYING GIRLS REQUEST.

BY MARY 3. DODGE.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-12-28

OLD TIMES.

BY WILLIAM WINTER,
The New York herald., 1871-03-27

LS0R SALE-AN OLD ESTABLISHED DlSTILLERY
Store with without Stock, doing good family trade,
cheap rent Apply 452 Wea, toynrt Tenth
The New York herald., 1871-03-27

Ga Wat .Slyeef or
deelur.
The New York herald., 1871-03-27
ELEVENTH WARD.
THIRTLENTH WARD.
FIFTEENTH WARD.
SIXTEENTH WARD.

West Fourth and Amity sts.. E. Cheesman..
South. ny crafty place 9TH av IS B. Staples
. North broadway and 3tn av.... "A W. Grswc'd......
The New York herald., 1871-03-27
YORK HERALD MONDAY. MARCH H. ls7L-TRIPLE SHEET
CORPORATION NOTICE.
OF LANDS OF


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rnncraW W o th vii t O r at rate 90 fourteen p m nu ue
Noaaala
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-03-23
IL Mothers Power.


A moments work on clay tells more
than an hours work on brick. So work
on hearts should be done before they are
hardened. During the first eight years
OF chlld-llfe, mothers have chief sway :;
and this Is the time to make the deepest
and most enduring impressions on the hu-
man mind
The examples of maternal influence are
countless. Solomon himself records the
words of wisdom that fell from moth
er's lips, and Timothy was taught the
Scriptures from child by his grand
mother and his mother.
John Randolph, of Roanoke, used to
say: Il should have tecn a French
atheist were itnot for the recollection. OF
the time when my departed mother used
to take my little band in hers, and make
me say, Our Father who art in Heav-
en- J.
1 have found out what made YOU the
man you are, said gentleman one morn
ing 20 President Adams 1 have been
| reading your mothers letters to her son.
Washington's mother trained her bow
to truthful lness and virtue and when his
messenger called to tell her that her
son was raised to the higest station in the
nation's gift, she could say:
George always was good boy
a mothers tears dropped on 3 the
head of her little boy one ing as he
sat in the doorway and listened, while
she spoke CT Christ and his salvation.
Those tears made me a missionary.
said he, when he had given his man
hoods prime to the service of the Lord.
Some one asked Napoleon what was the
great need Of the French nation. Moth
ers ! was the significant ans1Ter.
Woman, hos God given you the priv.
eleges and responsibilities of motherhood?
Be faithful, then, to the little one YOU
hold the key of their hearts now. If you
once lose 1t you would give the world to
win it back ; use your opportunities be-
fore they pass.
And remember little ones. you will
never have but one mother. Obey and
honor her and God will bless YOU day
by day.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-03-23

HARVESTING HORSE Very few of
those who are accus toned to use horses
from year to year, perform the operation
scientifically. It's true that many get
the harness on the horse, and it may fit
we'll, and may fit like fathers boots on
the little boy. 1t requires much more
science than many persons imagine.
will men ton a few material points
important to be secured. The collar is
the first point of importance. The huge
thing that will admit bundle Of straw
totally unfit for horse to work in. The
collar should fit as neatly and closely to
the neck as pair of boots to the feet.
1t will then seldom gall the skin, if the
hams are properly made and correctly ad-
justed. The names should not be too far
apart at the top this is often the case
See that the staples which hold the side
strap aud traces are not too far up at the
lowe: end.
1t is impossible for horse TO DRAW
with case when the traces are attached
near the top of his neck. It will invari-
ably gall the upper part of his neck.
| should this be the case, take out the
staples and place them lower in the names
If The back bands are right for wagon,
ihey will be too short :or blowing, and
they will be very liable to gall the hips
of the team. Let the hip straps be prop
erly adjusted, otherwise they will gall the
parts OF the horse.
While the horses are at the plow. there
is not that relief in drawing as when at
tached to wheels. On this account the
necessity of the harness fitting is nipe a.
| tive,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-03-23

Mysterious ExPLosIoN IN A Tunnel
The Mddetown On. W Press says;
The neighborhood Of Midland tunnel,
about eight m lies from Middle.own, has
been in state of exc itement for several
days past. Mysterious explosions occurred
IN the tunnel on Wednesday, and the la
borcrs lave refused to work since. About
three months ago, when driving the
heading in the tunnel, there occurred
for time number Of similar explosions,
at intervals of one or two days, bat
which were SO slight that the attention o;
the public was not attracted by them.
The phenomena ceased entirely until last
Wednesday, Feb. %. when without The
usuai warning noise which had accompa-
MED all previous eruptione. sudden ex>
blossoms took place, the report OF which
was as loud as large load Of nitro ely
cerine. A mass of rock stretching down
the whole width ofthe tunnel, about ff-
teen feet b igh thrown out. Six of the
workmen and the foreman were
thrown, G istauce Of twenty feet down
tie bench. They were considerably
bruised and scratched, hut 30 lives were
lost or bones broken.
Explosions of less intensity have been
constantly taking place since that time,
and it has been necessary TO board up tie
entrance to the tunnel to keep ba ok the
earger thrcng of curious PEG ple
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-03-23
Maxims for Young Girls.

Never make your appearance in the
morning without first dressing yourself
neatly and completely. Keep your cloth
ing, especially er-clothing. in perfect
order. Never let pins do duty as but
tons, or strings take the place of proper
bands. Train yourselves to useful occu-
pations Remember, it is wicke1 10
waste time, and nothing gives such an
impression of vanity and absolute illness,
as never having anything TO do. If you
are in your fathers house, take some de-
partment in the household labor upon
yourself, and a part of. needework, and
make it your business to attend to it,
Do not let call from this idle girl, or a
visit from that, or an invitation from, the
other, interfere With the performance of
your duty Let your pleasures come in
as recreations, not as the bus iness Of
your life. If you want to marry, do not
court or attract the attention of gentle
men: 1t is better to be woman than a
wife, and do uot degrade your sex by
making your whole existence turn on
the pivot of natrimony.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-03-23
Girls. DON'T Do 1t.

Let no young cir give her likeness
to any man. unless he is relative. It
is holding herself in a very cheap estim a.
ton to do So What, pray, is left for
her real lover, when he comes, if so sa-
cred a gift lie on another mans table, to
be gazed upon by his chance-and some
times not very choice-acquaintances ?
Many young girl who has thoughtlessly
committed herself in this way would at
forwards give the world to recall the
foolish gifs, which has been priced only
as a matter Of Boosting.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-03-23
tIasty Words.

The evil that is in. the world, thai
rushcs down our streets, devastating
homes, running happiness, has many
I fountains. Sin does its deadly work in
many ways, and sorrow comes from va
rlety of sources. Hasty words have
much TO answer for among the rest.
We are apt to think word or two does
not matter ; that we need not trouble
ourselves TO be over particular as to that
we say. But this is only one of our
many mistakes. Words live. Theie is
so much vitality in them that they take
root in very unlikely soil Hasty words
are almost sure to have little sense and
less kindness in them. They are not
the offspring of meek and quiet spirits,
but OF hot passionate tempers. sAll men
are liara!' Who hut a man IN a passion
would have said that? The assertion is
so sweeping aud unjust, that if David
had not prefaced it by his profess ion.
1 said in my haste, we should have
understood it. Perhaps the reason why
such words are spoken is, that the speak
er feels himself aggrieved. We often co
in this life of ours we cannot have all
we wish from our brothers and sisters,
and so we allow ourselves to grow fretful
and angry. We are unreasonable enough
to suppose that all things should be ours,
and when we find only few things com
ing to our share, then we become discon-
tented and peevish, and speak hasty
words.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-03-23

= A farmer cut down tree which stood
so near the boundary line ofhis farm that
it was doubtful whether it belonged to
him or TO his neighbor The neignbor,
however, claimed the tree, and prosecuted
the man who cut it for Damages. The
case was sent from court to court. Time
was wasted, temper soured. and temper
lost; but the cause was fcally gained by
the prosecutor The last we heard Of
the transaction was, that the man who
gained the catse went to the lawyers
Office to execute deed of his whole farm,
which he had been compelled to sell to
pay bis costs Then, houseless aud home
less, he thrust his hands into his pockets,
and triumphantly exclaimed, GIVE beat
him ?
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-03-23
gnetira1.
THE HOUSEHOLD ANGEL.

Her name shines not in hammered field,
Where right and wrong so boldly war;
Nor rings her voice in any cause
Which men and women battle for
Yet IN her presence, subtle, sweet,
You long 20 kneel and kiss her feet.
No wondrous romance wreaths her life
Nor hath she led martyr train;
Nor beautiful nor rich is she,
But poor, and-some would call her plain J.;
Yet in her two dear eyes you see
A beauty shining constantly:
No silken robe enfo1ds her form
Nor dainty leisure has her hands
Her jewels are a simple ring;
A ribbon binds her hairs smooth bahds ;
Yet in her garments simple grace
Her souls regality you trace.
No gift she has to shake and thrill
A thanS.ess world with warbled songs,
And art that wakes the ivory keys
TO other hands than hers belongs
Yet in her words of tender cheer.
A richer music charms the ear.
She walks in humble ways of life
That lead ofttimes through gloom and shade;
And cares and crosses, not few,
Are on her patient shoulders laid;
Yet smiles aud drinks each bitter cup.
And keeps her brave eyes lifted up
And homely ways she wreathes with grace,
Harsh duty turns to loving zest
And CHEEKY hope and stsadfast will
Are at her side, in work and rest
Yet never dreams she you can spy
Tie angel looking from her eye
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-03-23

CURE FOR FELLoN.-Take a half gill
of strong vinegar, dissolve in it tea
spoonful or more of saleratus heat as
long as the flesh can bear-soak the fel-
lon as long as desirable, repeat the APP
plication as often as the pain returns,
and cure is certain. The remedy must
be applied in the first stages, as it is no.
avail after it is greatly swo llen..
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-03-23
The Rest Scciety.

NO company, or good company was
motto given Dy a distinguished man to
all his young friends. 1t was motto he
had always endeavored to 70 How as far as
in his power, and it was wise one The
directions OF the Bible are many with re-
gard to evil company, and all through
1t we are taught to shun such society,
lest we get snare t. our souls.
knother man f high position in the
world, made it a rule to associate with
high minded, intelligent men, rather
than with fashionable oilers and he he'd
derived more intellectual Improvement from
them than from all the books he had ever
read
Sir Forwell Buxton often spoke of the
great benefits he had derived from his
visits to the Quincy family. Their words
and example stimulated him to make tho
most of his powers. II has given a col
or to my ife,' he said. Speaking of his
success at the University. he remarked [
Cali ascribe it to nothing but my visits to
this family, where caught the infec-
ton Ct self Improvements.
Surely, if your visits have such an in
huence upon your characters for life, Is
should be matter of serious Importance
| to us in what families we allow ourselves
to be Intimate Boys and girls form at
tachments very easily. and often with lit
tie forethought. In this. as in all things
else, yru should not fail to take advice
Of those who are older and wiser, and
never. never choose for a friend one
against whom you have been warned by
those who dearly love you.
There are people whose very presence
seem to lift you up into better, higher
atmosphere. Choose such associates
whenever it in your power, and the more
you can live in their society the better.
for beth mind and heart. He that walk
10th with wise men shall be wise, but q
companion of fools shall be destroyed
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-03-23

A lady wishes some one would inveni
a legometer,.' TO attach to mems pedals,
hat wives may determine the Distance
travelled by their husbands when they
want to Just step down to the post Office
Of az eveuing.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-03-23

Mrs. Digbg says the main stay Of her
hu, band is tho club, stays pretty near every
night till twelve
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-03-23

No mouse has a narrower or meancr
hole than many a person WHO voluntarily
''retrss into his own tniudf
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-03-23

Tie spirit Of PRAYER is more precious
than thousands of gold and silver
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-03-23

The oovnfall Of L. us Napoleon RECALLS
the,cutting -epartee which he is said 20
have received from Lady B'cssinglon. The
countess had hetricnded him when be was
poor adventurer in London, aud went
to Paris to be near him after he had be-
come prosperous Much to her chagrin.
be paid her no attention but one day
whea their carriages were abreast in a
tbronged : ct, Napoleon said, ''Counte s
how long do you expect &c remain in
Paris 2 She an swered, with digni6e d an |
ominous wit, Only a short time. How
long do you expect to stay here
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-03-23
One Shenandoah Aerala.
Rates of Advertising.

Transient advertising Inserted at the rate Of 81
par square, { ten lines Of this typel Tie rates .
three months and upwards, viii be found in the
following table,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-03-23

Truth is the only real iasimg ..founda-s
ton for friendship and in every hing, hutl
tru h there is principle Of decay and
discrimination.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-03-23
miscellaneous Cards.

TTOOE, WEDDERBURN & CO..
ii (Successor to Fowle & Co. J
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
For the sale of every description of
FLOUR, GRAIN, COUNTRY PRODUCE &c.
No. Prince tire ct,
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
Consignments solicited. Bags furnished " hen
ordered. Agents New York Steamship ON
pany. Goods forwarded free of com mission.
July Is.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-03-23
"A gricultural and Domestic.

Special Notices inserted 20 cents per line.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-03-17
New Hampshire Election.

II appears from the telegraphic reports from
New Hampshire that the Democrats have made
= clean sweep of that State at the late election.
They have elected the Governor, Council, SEN
ate with chances for the House about equal with
the Republicans and have also gained three
members Of Congress.
Numerous reasons are assigned for this sweep
ing tide or Democratic success, the most prom
nent Of which is the unscrupulous policy adopt
ed BY the Senatorial Oligarchs at Washington
in their removal OF CHARLES SUNSER from the
craftsmanship Of the Committee on Foreign Re-
lations, simply because he did not agree posi-
uVely with President GRANT, and had the man
iiness to express his convictions.
However, to whatever cause we may attribute
this reaction of popular sentiment in the Granite
State, the consequences are stern realities, and
M Republicans it is important that we heed al
the earliest moment the lessons they convey
These lessons direct the leaders of the party to
an appreciation of the popular will in preferences
to the exercise Of an oligarchical power which
npholds arbitrary measures and contributes IL
personal vanity.
II is high time for the Republican part 70
commence thorough reorganization, and allow
such men as CAMERON aud CHANDLER back seats
With dead weights to carry like they are, there
is no party, however pure its principles or pat
riOtic its aims, that can float long ON the tide o.
popular sentiment.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-03-17
The Changes In the Tariff.

A Special from Washington to the Cincinnati
Gasetts, of Tuesday, says 4" the high tariff men
are in a bad hvmor to night over the develop
ment of strength In favor Of revenue reform II,
the House to-day. While Hlles salt bill was
under consideration, 50 long as the House was
10 committee of the whole, under Ks,logg's
leadership, every effort to modify the existing
tariff laws was embarrassed by the dilatory
tactics Of the opposition, but to-day, after the
members had finished presenting bills and ,peti
tions, Hale of Maine; got the floor and moved
suspension of the rules in order that resolution
might be introduced abolshing the duty on salt
The House sutained this motion by a vote of | As
to 46, the yeas and nays being ordered. Farms
worth then offered resolution that coal be add
ed to the free list, which was adopted By 1872 to
81. While this legislation was transriring
several motions to adjourn were voted down,
the yeas and nays being ordered on each. Ram
dali. getting ont of patience at the free trade
tments manifested, offered a resolution abolish
ing the duty on tea and coffee, which was also
adopted by 14l to 40, the protoctionists voting
snlidly with the Democrats in its support.
There is an undoubted majority in the Senate in
favor OF coal and salt; whenever vote is reach
ed, but the action of the House on tea and coffee
will not be sustained"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-03-17

N. Emch ditto; J. Fred. Raab, grocer; u. Lucas,
grocer; Geo. Getz, grocery and saloon; Clemens
Leaf dittoi J.. Crsbb ditto; Chris. Knerr, ditto;
John Schwind.
Butchers Hoffman Brothers and VIM. Crabb
Livery Stable Keepers-W l.. Cook, II. @.
George w, Hufford keeps a family grocery,
restaurant and saloon near the depot.
Lawrence and J. II. Mcknight.
Biacksmihs -Brandthoover and n. Schsets.
: Painters %! r. Thompson Bro, p. v. lIol
ienbeck, John bloomfield, Andrew Bloomfield
aud Peter Greiner, wagon and carriage painter.
J. y. Webb supplies the market with fresh
fish taken from the river above town.
Billiards-C. @. Baird, tables; Frank Rhody
2 tables.
Watchmakers and Jewelers-W. F. Pome-
roy, Peter Wyck, n. +. Allen and j. Zurfuh.
Tailors- Hollger & Schmidt and Rettig Il
Witze.
Barbers-Johu G. IIimmelmann and O. Cor
nelius.
Dentists--W. F. Emmett & q. o. Hammond.
Photographer Mrs NJ. A. Thornton.
John Eberly Is an extensive manufacturer OF
and dealer In boots and shoes.
X. Escott, a. Degner and - Schillinger are
also manufacturers aud dealers in boots and
shoes.
Jacob Schlecht has conducted the saddlery
and harness business for the past twenty-five
years.
Bakery-B. Trombla, four years in business
Hotel-Norton's Exchange, @. W. Norton pro-
pretor.
The steamer Cora Lock plies between Toledo,
Perrysburg and Maumee, and is at present max
ing daily trips. AA.