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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-06

A lofe-smitten gentlemen, after con-
versing while with lady on the interest
ing topic Of matrimony. concluded at last
with the emphatic question
Will you have met
am very sorry to disappoint you,
replied the lady, and hope the re-
fusa. will not give you phin ; but | must
answer NO.
Well, we'll, that will do, said her
philosophical lover; and nolo snppos; s5s
change the subject.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-06

TRY SURE SupPeRT - Everything that
man leans upon but God, will be a dart
that viii certainly pierce bis heart through
and through with many sorrows. lie
who leans only upon Christ. lives the
highest, choicest. safest, and sweetest life
and has nope in death Of a better ex's-
tence.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-06

Genias may be said to signify that
talent Oh aptitude which we receive from
nature for excelling in any one thing
whatever. Thus we speak Of a genius
for mathcmat les. as we'll as a genius for
poetry of genius for war, for politics,
or for any mechanical employment.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-06

A HnALrHY SoUL.-Nothing can be
very i'll with US when all is we'll within ;
we are not hurt till our souls are hurt
fthe soul itself be out of tune, outward
things will do US no more good than a
fair shoe to a.gouty foot.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-06

VALLEY WOODEN FACTORY,
v NEAR MIDDLET0WN VA.
am now prepared to sell for cash or exchange
for wool, o" produce, coverlids, carpetings Cas-
liners, old fashioned Casinetts, GA and ~ Filled
Linsey, Beaver Cloths,
PLAIDS, PLAIN FLANNELS,
ST. cking arms assorted &C.. at the very loves
rates, and all kinds of wocien goods usual,
made in other Manufactures. Pulling and Dress
ing and, Dying Of Cloths &C., done in the Beg
manner, and wool carding promptly executed.
- 80 TIP. Mathews,
may II, 16,01-tf. Middetown, Va.
Old Commonwealth please copy.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-06

An excellent plan to set pencil-draw-
ings is the following: Boil two table
spoonfuls of rice in pint of water, strain
and pass the drawing quickly through the
liquid. which can easily be done by pour
ing it into large fat dish.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-06

To WASH CALICO prevent calico
from fading while washing. infuse three
gills of salt in four quarts of water put
the calico in while hot, and leave it till
cold, and in this way the col0rs sra rem
dered permanent, and viii no: fade BY
subsequent washing.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-06

BooTs.-To make boots look well, al
ways brush your blacking off while damp;
GU 40 account put on 10, much biacking
so as TO make the leather wet. and do not
let it dry before polishing.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-06

To BLEACH BEEswAx.-Beeswax may
be bleached BY e-melting, and running
it several times into very thin cakes. these
must be suffered TO cool. and exposed to
the influence of the air and sun. This
process will render the wax perfectly
white.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-06

An old lady said her husband was very
fond Of peaches, and that was his only
fault.
Fault, madam : said one. show can
you call that fault?
Why, because there are different ways
of eating them, sir. My husband takes
them in the form Of brandy.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-06

If steel pen is too stiff stick it into a
gas flame for a few seconds, then dip it
into water, oil or tallow. fla new pen is
greasy, put it in the fame for an instant
and the ink will run
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-06

Recipe FOR CoLoaNE. -For one gallon
Of alcohol take one ounce Of lemon,
quarter of an ounce of oil of rosemary,
quarter Of an ounce of oil of lavender, and
htwo grains musk.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-06

A traveller. on miserable, lean stecd
was hailed by Yankee. who was hoeing
his pumpkins by the roadside:
Hullo friend, where are you bound ?
4 AN going to settle in the western
country replied the other.
We'll, get off and straddle this pump
kin will grow and carry you faster
than that ere beast
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-06

A young married couple. stopping at
an indianapolis hotel, blew out the gas.
An Irish porter, attracted By the odor.s
saved their lives, aud the happy bride-
groom gave him dollar.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-06

.D0S'T READ 7HIs'
Unless you wish to buy your
SEGA DIRECT i ROM
The Mandatory and save 25 per cent.
We have the largest Segar Mandatory in
the State of Virginia, and are prepared to
furnish Segars lower than they can be bought
i'll New Y ork or Baltimore.
Also keep constantly on hand a well Sc
ected stock Of Leaf and Manufactured To-
bacco, Snuff, Pipes, SC.
All goods warranted to be as represented.
STEINER s. YOHE,
No. 4 9 King Street,
Dec. ely Alexandria. Va.
* ROUND PLASTER.
We will furnish SoFr BLUE WINDSOR PLASTER
finely ground, at ST 90 per ton, in the purchaser
bags $500 in our bags returna5le in ten days
5000 in Barrels, or New Bags sold with the
Plaster.
Orders promptly filled. Cash, or city refer
ences.
LEE & BRO
Manufacturers d Dealers
ALEXANDRIA VA.
Sep. l, 1870 6-m.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-06

Rates of Advertising

Trans mt advertising asserted al the rate Of ST
per square, (ten lines Of this type. The rates VI
thres mont hz and upwards, will be foundsin the
FLOWING table:
Smyrna times., 1871-11-22

poison. Under medical treatment he was
restored Meantime, Milly Jane retired to
some other couch for the night, and has since
disappeared.
Election Incident The following incident is
told by the Denton UitiOR About noon. a
wagon load Of white men, drove opposite the
Court House and raised a shout for the white
man party, making quite display of Demo
cratic tickets In this crowd seated in the
wagon, we noticed an old cOlored man, named
Jim Wisher, who we suppose was included in
this white man party, Jim having been white
washed because OF having ii Democratic ticket
IN his possession. Jim seemed to be the lion
of the crew and marched with them to the polls
and voted with his new made friends
THE Kent d Queen Anue'S Ru7,oad u Sue
cess. The Kent & Queen Anne's Railroad
branching from the Del. Il. r. at Townsend. and
thenagaln separating into two roads at Mas2ey'S,
one OF which extends to Centreyillc, the other
to Chcstertown but completed only to Kenny
devllle, IS successful enterprise although vet
In It's infancy, as the Ireasurcr's report lately
made public, will show The gro~s earnings Of
the road for August and September. were
business IN freight, 4,.!22 10, and tcr passcn-
gers, Sl,OS403. The total expense for the
two months was 81, lOO-leaving nett revenue
OF ) 900, which more than pays the interest
on the entire cost Of the road
representatives. The following is list of
the Representatives. to the Legislature from the
Eastern Shore counties elected at the recent
elcctlon--all Democrats: Cecil, Andrew j.
bennington, James b. Groome ana Levi r.
Mearns; Kent, VIM. b. Wilmer anl James
W. lurt; Queen Anne'S, DIR. EoIcrick ".
kareckson, and Budd ). Ford; Caroline, Dr.
Alex. ilarlca>tle and VIM II. Dowecs..; Tai
bot, William GoldsborouLh and it,p.rt r.
Butler; Dorchestcr, WIN. r. Yicler~, John \.
l., T. Kadclltt and DR., WASHINGTON \ Smith :;
Wicomico, Joshua Johu~on and William j
langrcll; Worcester, Littleton +. Frank lin and
DR., John +. Parker; Somerset, Robert j.
Waller, William IL. Roach and James w.
Dougherty.
Smyrna times., 1871-11-22
Periodicals, &c.

GoDEY.-For forty two years Of It's life it
has been steadily growing in popular esteem.
" ords In commentator of it are really ,uper.
nuouS. In every city, town, village and ham
let and nclghborhoOd, it has its subscribers.
ana hn4S Its admlrlng friends and ardent sup
p"rtefS In the ladies OF America. 1t deserves
Its reptatOn, and has no superior. Fashion
PateS patterns, steel engraving, poetry, stories,
hou>ch hold receipts, and every department of
interest Is we'll and judiciously represented.
PETERS MUSICAL MONTHLY for December
Is to hand, containing nineteen choice pieces of
Vocal and Instrumental Music, all of which
can be hai for - cents. 1t seems hard to
believe that 50 much can be furnished for such
a small sum, but We Eaolo that it is. 1t comes
regularly every month, and contains nothing
but good music. Bound volumes for 1871 are
offered postpaid, for -. They come elegantly
bound III crimson cloth gilt sides and edges.
ana are guaranteed to contain $50 worth of
ch9ice Piano Music, ts0me 200 pieces If
ordered per express, S45U will secure it. We
would advise ali those seeking Holiday Presents
to bear THIS work in mind. Music is always
a proper Present to a lady, aud in no other
shape can the same amount of good music be
honaht. 1t is published by }. l.. Peters. 5g9
Broadway, New York
PETFRSoN's MAGAZINE for December is on
our tatIr IN advance. 1t is a splendid number.
with two steel engravingS, one Of which.
Ba>hiuI Boots, is alone worth the price OF
the number, a mammoth colorcd steel fashion
plate, coIorcd pattern in Berlin work, and
more than fifty wood cuts W. do not wonder
at the great popularity Of "Peterson,' Tor it
really gives more for the money than any
other Every lady ought 20 subscribe for it.
In 1872, in addition to its usual quantity of
short stories, five original copyright novelcts
will be given, viz: Bought With Price"
by Anne s. Stephens THE Island of Dia
monds,'" by Harry Danforth; Once Too
9itfn, by Frank Lee Benedict; Lindsay's
Yet Not a Wife, by the author of The
Second Lite. The price in spite of the i'm
pr9vemcnts, remains at two dollars a year. To
clubs It IS cheaper still, viz: Four copies for
So with large engraving, "a inches bv lG).
Five Times One To-day" as a premium to
the person getting up club; or eight copies
Tor $I2, with both an extra copy of the Maya.
zlne and the engraving, as premiums. Spec-
mems Of the Magazine sent gratis. Address
Charles j. Peterson, 800 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Smyrna times., 1871-11-22

TIE Ruins OF CHICAGo.-At the Archi
tects Convention, recently held in Boston. the
Secretary gave an interesting account of his
r cent visit to the ruins of Chicago. He said
that IN regard to the building materials, the
bluc-whlte bricks ordinarily used in the North
western States and Canada were consumed by
the intense heat, and crumbed into rubbish.
In regard to building stone, the Illinois lime
stone Jared the worst, and the Cleveland and
Lake Superior sandstone were not SO much
affected The granite, of which there were
very few buildings, was cracked and split when
subjected to the violence of the flames. The
artificial stone and the protection stone Jared
the best, being in some instances scarcely in
lured: The heat was very damaging in wrought
iron foOrings and cast iron columns, and the
utter and early destruction of the iron work in
several instances proved the ruin of buildings
which has been considered perfectly fire proof.
In reference to fire proof safes, it was stated
that these receptacles for valuables should be
built up tower-like from the ground, instead of
being placed upon the floors Another lesson
taught by the Chicago fire was that roofs
should be made strong and fire proof, as the
currents Of air drove the flames up and then
over high intervening buildings and down upon
the tops of lower adjacent houses.
Smyrna times., 1871-11-22

Why WILL YE DIE?'-The New York
World, to save the life of the Democratic
party, is again advising its hide bound friends
to flee from dead issues" and the "white
mans party" In an editorial last week it
pleads as follows:
1t is to be hoped that the Democratic Ma.
tional Convention will have sense and discretion
enough not to drive the dissatisfied anti Grant
Republicans back into the bosom of the party.
as We so insanely did in 1868. No more green
back heresies no more denunciations of negro
suffrage no further vain attempts to roll back
the earth on its axis and put everything where
1t stood in the administration of President
Buchanan no more selection of candidates
fOredoomed to defeat from the moment of their
nomination! no more placing a bull on the
track to butt the coming locomotive! Of this
destructive sport the democratic party has had
more than enough. Let us now recognize the
fact that the earth moves forward in its orbit
whether we like it or not, and that we necessa-
rlly move with it. The year 1860 can never
come back; no human power can restore the
political questions on which the country divi-
ded at that time. We are living after the
deluge, when old landmarks are oblterated
There isno profit In trying to find the bounding
lines by which the soil was partitioned among
the antedlluvian inh1bitants
Smyrna times., 1871-11-22

THE DUKE AT lAsT-The Russian steam
frigate Scotland, bearing the Grand Duke
Alexis, reached New York Sunday morning,
thirty nine days from Madeira The two other
vessels belonging to the squadron arrived more
than week before. The delay of the Svetldad
was. as was supposed, owing to storms and
head winds. He was at sea eighty-four days
The Scotland, in its progress up New York
Bay, was escorted by Russian and American
fleets The Dukes public reception, owing to
rain, was postponed until yesterday (Fuesday) J
The anxious Gothamites lined the streets and
peered from the piers to see what they could
see of the ''bears" come over from Petersburg,
and went home wet and unhappy, in the fullest
confidence that the Prince has really arrived.
No account of the reception has reached US.
Smyrna times., 1871-11-22

ST. PAUL's NJ. +. CHURCH, Wilmington,
after being closed three months tor repairs,
was reopened last Sunday New and elegant
stained glass has been put in the windows; the
whole church handsomely recarpeted, and the
pulpit and seats beautifully upholstered, green
being the prevailing color; the whole interior
repainted and the walls and ceiling richly
freScoed. Over the arch in which the pulpit
stands is the beautiful representation of the
dove carrying the olive branch, and on either
side of it the text On earth peace, Good
will to men A fine pipe organ costing
81 ,450, has also been put in Tie total cost
was Sc, ,G2G, and 37,446 was subscribed on Sun
day.
Smyrna times., 1871-11-22

THE VOTE IN MARYLAND.-The official vote
of Maryland makes Whyte's majority, for
Governor, 1915. A little comparison of these
figures with former Democratic majorities will
show the drift of public opinion in the State.
Last years the vote was for Congressman, when
the Republicans polled a total of 1886 votes,
to 1864 by the Democrats, while this year
the Republicans poll total of 5S,S24, and the
Democrats 1889. The Republicans there
fore show gain during the year of ,43S votes
in the State, while the Democrats have lost
2,2G5 votes in the same period Last year the
Democratic majority was S,777S-a Republican
gain of 3,643 this year. In 1868, (there was
no election in 1862 before the negroes were
enfranchised, the Democratic majority for
Seymour, for President, was 3l,9l9, in light
vote. At such rate, the Democrats will not
need their roosters much longer.
Smyrna times., 1871-11-22

Out of debt out of d,ngor, is a good old
maxim Being out of debt certainly keens
one out of great many danger. Besides
ail3rdlng comfortable feeling to the mind If
makes a man feel independent to act as bc
nleaNes 1t is industry, economy and thrift
that enable the working man to say, II owe no
man Ianq to be able to say this is a good
adding to the store. Something worth go;ng
for 1I may be saved by purchasing your Wintar
Clothing from the Extensive Stock of Beant;fnl
garments at Bennett & Co. 5, Tower IInlI
NO; 5!S Market Street, halfway between Fiftb
and Sixth streets, Philadelphia ''''
Smyrna times., 1871-11-22

A QUEER RELIC. C.-The bed and mattrass on
which President Lincoln died was sold at
public auction last week, and brought $50 A
restaurant keeper was the purchaser, and
intends to keep it as relic of the great tragedy
at Ford Theatre. The family that owned it
ing at the house to see the room and fnr1;tTre
in which Mr. Lincoln died and finally were
Obliged to get rid of both by leaving the house
Smyrna times., 1871-11-22

FUNERAL OF Mr.. CoOKMAN.-The funeral
services of Rev. Alfred Cookman were held
Friday morning at the Union Methodist
Episcopal Church Fourth and Arch streets
Philadelphia. The coffin was placed on the
catafalque used for the remains of President
Lincoln. A large congregation was present.
Rev. DIR. Sudler, of the Episcopal Church,
made an idress euIogizing the deceased who
were Inferred AT Laurel Hin
Smyrna times., 1871-11-22

The Union Republican National Com mittee
has been called to meet in Washington City at
II A. NJ. of Thursday, Jan. II, 1872, to fix the
time and place of holding the next Republican
National Convention.
Smyrna times., 1871-11-22

THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY.-Electons always
have their lessons. Att -tlessons are generally
pointed out by the partizan press. In looking
for the lesson taught from the November elec
Il ms by our exchanges, one matter is forcby
brought out and that is the extremity of the
situation in which the Democracy of the Union
now find themselves. The elections have dis
closed them both routed and demOralized; and
the most light hearted members of the party
have begun to cast about for the means of
relief In the future, as if annihiation itself
were staring them in the face. With New
York, the strong citadel, the magazine of SUD-
plies and base OF operations of the party for the
PRESIDENTIAL succession, lost and turned against
them, what are they to do? They are routed
and demoralized in the North, and by no
means united in the South Their snew de-
parture avaied nothing, yet their perplexed
leaders are debating still other new departures.
One OF the most important of these is what is
known a. Inc passive policy" promulgated
by the st Louis RepuJiican, leading Dome-
cratic journal oftln West This policy is, that
the Dcu ...r,inato M candidate hut
rely upon devlson in the Republican party.
By standing alOof it is hoped the liberal
Republicans, who are dissatisfied with Grants
administration, will put forth candidate. Then
they propose to spriRg out of ambush, rally to
the support OF the liberal Republican candidate,
secure Democratic nominations for members of
Congress and all municipal offices, and with
the help of 'disaffected Republicans" achieve
signal triumph. While there is objection to
this virtual retirement of the Democratic party,
many of the leaders are rohecting seriously
upon the subject. They confess the hopeless.
ness of any further conflicts unless allies can be
procured from the Republican ranks, and it is
hard to make q decision on the question
whether it is better to 20 into the field with
their own distinctive flag, and suffer certain
defeat, or fall in with discontented RepubIi-
cans, with small chance of defeating the
regular nominees of the Republican party.
This is a nice little scheme in the imagina.
tion OF some hungry Democrats, but its an
nouncement is its defeat ;--forewarned is FORE
armed. 1t will be found, when the time comes
that if Gen. Grant is regularly presented By
Republican Convention, on a platform which
expresses the convictions and progressive ideas
of the parry, it is only miserable faction, con-
temptible both in numbers and character.
which will lift the standard of revolt with the
expectation of contributing to Democratic
success.
Another departure" of startling effect is
that suggested by Washington paper, the
Smyrna times., 1871-11-22

IdtFtot, Democratic organ said to be found
cd by the Tammany Ring for its Presidential
PURPOSES 1t comes out for Senator Sumner
as the man lar the Democracy against Grant
IN 1872. Verify, "JOhn Brown ssoul is march
ing on What is to become of the "great
Democratic Partvp"
Smyrna times., 1871-11-22
Female Weaknesses.

Ihere Is no class of diseases of
more frequent occurrence or so little cared for as those pecu
"r 10 the female organism slight arrangement of health
from decaey cause is often allowed to continue
until the whole system suffers and constitutional disturbances
oil grave and serious character are often established
MISHIER'S HERB BITTERS
sovereign remedy for, and preventive Of all such
paints Sold everywhere Price, One Dollar per Bottle.
noyl-lm
Smyrna times., 1871-11-22

BHttons, Spool Cotton, Knitting Cotton, Hon,
Skirts, Bamorals. Ladies and Chlldren's H,.r
Mems Hose, Candle Wick, Lamp Wicky. t;I,v.s
Ncck-tics, llandhcrchicfs, fooks and Ewes. WIZ,
trimmings, Tape, SKIRT Braid, Comb> Gu,. Ca,.
Hair Pins, Buckles, Pms, Needles, $,,>,or, CLl.,,
and Vest Blndlrg. ThImbIes, CuIars, vi, Cn1s.,.
fwinc, kid Gloves, Machine Sewing SIN, ma
spool silk, &c. &c, Letter, FoolS cap. Note and
i;IIl Paper Pens Pen lIold,rs Lead Pencils, Slors
and Pencils, Envelopes, Pass Books. Ink, Po,k,t
Books, Spelling Books, Copy Book.. Mucl!are, DC,
Smyrna times., 1871-11-22

THE "TIMEs is published every Wednesday afternoon by
JOSEPH H. loFFEcKER, Editor aud PROPRIETOR ut Smyrna
Delaware.
not paid till the end of the No paper discontinued
all arrears are paionly at the option of the Publisher.
ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted of Seven Cents
aline forthe first insertions subsequent Threpand
ahalf cents liberal discount quarterly, seman
nua and yearly advertisers.
Smyrna times., 1871-11-22

CRYSTAL WEDDING.-If there is any thing
Smyrna has been prompt to observe recently it
is wedding anniversaries. On Friday evening
last Mr.. and Mrs Alyan Allen gave an enter
talnment on the fifteenth anniversary of their
wedding day, when their friends came in upon
them, filling their house to its full capacity
and bestowing a collection of presents remark
able for its beauty and value. Articles of glass
ware OF course predominated but handsome
silver ice pitcher, butter dish, large dinner
castor, breakfast castor, pickle castor, and
other articles of siverware graced the collec-
tion. A rich collation. of delicate substantials
and dainty refreshments was served and hearty
good will and congratulations were extended to
Mr. Il Mrs A.
Smyrna times., 1871-11-22
Needless Special Branch,

hIJuStnltnt
huptnrc Trusscs,' "Bracrs,'' 'SuppOrtcrs,o and
49, hcchanical Remedies"
lS 0nces for the conducted with SKILL aud
uc uut'S pertaining to this line made Ia
10y many years of practical experience for his
NTn, ~ ENLS lhe confidence and APPRECIATION OF nest
The LADIES OFFICE at No. l54 NORTH TWELFTH ST. is
PROFESSION a n ACCOMPLISHED FEMALE
rnSSlclAn' Z. IL. NEEDLES, Pharmacrln
,,o,,. 3 W. Cor, 18th and Race Streets
Janaly
Smyrna times., 1871-11-22

REV. MIR. CoOKMAN.-Rcv j. Todd, of
Wilmington, in the memorial service last Sun
day, related the following of the late Mr.
Cookman Mr. Cookman preached his last
sermon from the text, 1--WE all fade as a Leaf, ="
illustrating the discourse by leaf which he
held in his hand. At the conclusion of the
sermon he handed the leaf to friend remark
ing that the preacher and the leaf were both
fading. For three weeks he suffered intense
agony from muscular rheumatism, which he
bore with true Christian fortitude During
his sickness he rose in his bed and remarked
that he had a vision in which he saw his grand
father, who led him to the great white throne
and introduced him, saying, This is Alfred
Goodman, washed in the blood of the Lamb. 3"
He was then met by his father, afterward by
his brother and lastly by his little boy, all of
whom introduced him in precisely the same
language used by his grandfather.
Smyrna times., 1871-11-22

ms rs. Is: Is no apology for whisky drinking; il is
medicine that cannot be used to intoyicate
IL produces tonic effect, as well as acts as n
is pronounced an unexceptionabIe n,aJ;e;n JSula'or
Smyrna times., 1871-11-22

IL Inc Emperor OF, Russia, Alexander IT. IS
th,a tbo 10 nave signed the Temperance pledge at