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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-02

At first it seemed like the stick of a
rocket coming down with the speed of
light; then it was doubled up like ball,
then seemed to unfold, and whiriing about
with gyratory motion, with hands and
legs spread out. 1t seemed an age while
the man was falling. for before he loosen
ed his grasp the balloon must have. been
at least a mile from the earth-and what
an age to that poor wife who watched
her husband rushing toward her and
death with the speed of light. The de-
scent was made in sixty seconds.
When about half a mile from the
ground his body ceased its gyratory mo-
ton, assumed a perpendlcu lar position
and came down head first. It struck the
earth some distance from US, and then re-
bounded. falling again within few feet
where it struck. Then, from para!yzed
fear. thecrowd broke forth iGto the
shieks of terror, women ran wildly
about screaming and actually tearing their
hair, and rush was made for the spot
where the man struck the ground. There
was an iudentation not less than eight os
ten incl e., and filed with blood and brains
which had burst from the skull when, like
cannon ball let drop from an immense
height, it crushed into the earth. The
conclusion is said to have been heard by
residents of Paoli, half mile distant.
The Professors hat, which eamc off a few
seconds before he started, fell within
four feet from him shortly after be
reached the ground, he having passed it
about midway down. The balloon rose
TO immense height, aud taking a north
westerly direction, landed some three
miles from the scene of the disaster.
The dead man was taken up and car
ried to the Albert House, where the poor
wife, who had often safely traversed the
air with her husband, cared for 1t.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-02
Sheep on a Poor Farm.

Some farmers of our acquaintance feel
an antipathy to sheep, tor the reason
that they bite close We consider this
their chief recommends ton. They can
only bite close where the pasture is short,
and the pasture is short Gully on a pooc
farm. A poor farm will necessarily be
encountered 18th briers, weeds and brush,
in the feBce corners. Under such coudi.
tons, we woul Id say to farmer who has
twenty dollars or upwards III cash or
credit for it, and then let him borrow the
amount if he has to pay one per cen. !
a month for the use of it) invest it in as
many ewes, not older than three years, as
you can buy for that money. Put them
this summer in such a field as We have
described, and give them, in addition. Is
what they can pick up, pint Of whea,
bran and oatmeal daily, with ucceSs ts
water and SAT-. They will first 60 for
/ the Differs and clean them out; every PR
| ton OF that field will be tr0ddeD over ard
lover again, aud the weeds viii have 10
cLance. F1ld them OIL that field during
Winter, and carry to them feed ,uficiept
to keep them thriving. Get the use of 2
good buck in season-South- Down would
be preferahle-and in the Spring, if lou
have luck Chat means it you i've til, N
proper attention and fed regularly i.
you W i'll raise more lambs than W, have
ewes The money will be doubled, an
the wool and manure will pay for their
feed and interest. In the Spring you may
pat that 6eld IN corn. with The certainty
Of getting fifty per cent Increase OF crop.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-02

For two years past, have been Ia Dor.
ing to save an inebriate. After severa
relapses he became perfectly sober ana
gave Lope of permanent reform. His
wife remarked, If he falls again, it viii
kill me- Things went on smoothly
several months. That once darkened
home had become once more sunny spot
But one day the reformed man met an
old friend, who invited hin TO dinner
At the table wine was furnished, and the
entertainer pressed the reformed inebria tie
to take glass with him. He knew the
mans former habits. The unhappy man
swallowed one glass, and it unclaimed the
demon in moment. From that hour to
this my poor friend has hardly seen u
sober day, and nothing buta miracle OF
Gods grace will ever lift him from the
bottomless pit into which one treacherous
glass of champagne hurled him in an
instant. In this case it is not difficult to
decide who was the greatest sinner. The
man who urges a reformed inebris!e to
touch drop of intoxicating liquor de-
serves to be imprisoned for ten years at
hard labor He is not safe person to
run at large. for whore is the moral diff
ference of assassination 18th knife, and
assassination with a social glass OF
poison
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-02
A Patent NJ edicine.

We had lieutenant in our company
by tile name of p. He was gent
al, noisy fellow, but he was not much in
the way of reliability. In fact it might
have been said with great truth that he
did no duty at all, FIVE except the draw
ing Of his pay with strict punctuality.--
Whenever movement was TO be made,
P-moved himself upon the sick re-
port"
One day it was rumored that the regi-
ment would march to the front the next
morning. Pas usual appeared at the
surgeons tent.
oh, doctor, said he, ( feel very
SICK
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-02

A LOUISVILLE REBBL.-Oae gentleman
with as pure heart as God ever reated,
and as kind and gentle as the best beloved
mother in all Christendom, called at She
relief Office on Main street, Louisville,
with large bundle in his arms, which he
said he wanted to send to Chicago. The
bundle contained two grey blankets. vel
worn, and marked on the corner, G. S =.
A. They were, the Colonel said, the
only thing he had left to remind him of
the lest cause. He had carried them
through many fierce fought campaign,
and fina lily, when the war was over, he
had taken them to his home. He thought
as much of them almost as he did Of his
wife Or his Oldest boy, but he wanted
thcm to go to Chicago. and he prayed as
much as it was possible for him to pray
that tn y would do some poor sufferer as
much good as they had him in the past.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-02

A CURE FOR THE BLuEs.-A para.
graphist says in one of the med ical papers
that laughter and music will cure the
blues Now, laughter is good, and
music is good effect on those who are de-
pressed in spirits but how is man GO
ing to laugh when be don't feel like 1t
Aud it is not always easy 10 get note of
inspiring music. A still oetter prescrip-
ton is to seek the society and moral sup.
port Of people who are not blue. When
a clock has run down. it stops. 1t cannot
starte somebody must wind it, and
touch gently the pendulum till it swings
freely in its accustomed track. So, when
hope has departed from the soul, and all
looks dark and discouraging, the touch OF
strong, healthy nature cheers and IN
vigorates, and starts into action faculty
that has run down and stopped. If you
are blue, then 60 TO one who is not blue
and let him apply the sparks of his own
life to your respondent nature.-Ea
change.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-02

A SCENE IN CHIcGo, One of the most
dramatic and impressive scenes of the fire
not yet recorded was the fight through
the new La Laille- street tunnel under the
river during Sunday night. TWAS about
2 o'clock when this strange hegira began
AMI in ten minutes it became furious
rout. The bridges gu both sides were on
fire. and the flames were writhing over
the decks Of the briggs the river, and
winding thei: fierce arms of fame around
the mas's aud through the rigging like a
uonstrous, luminous devlE6sh. The
awful canopy Of fire drew down and clos
ed over Water street as the shreaking
multitude rushed for the tunnel. the only
avenue of escape. The gas works had
already blown up, and here was. no light
in any house save the Illuminated (which
lighted up ouly to destroy. But into the
darkened cave rushed pell-mell, from all
directions, the frcnzied crowd-bankers,
thieves. draymen, wives, ehillreN-in
every stage of undress. as they had leap
ed from burning lodgings, bowling, i'm
plo:ing, cursing, praying, waiting mob.'
making their desperate dive under the
river. It was as dark id. the tunnel as it
is in tie centre of the earth, perhaps
darker. Hundreds of the fugitives were
laden with furniture, household goods,
utensils, loaves of bread, and pieces of
meat, and their rush through the almost
sufocating tunnel was fearfu'f id the ex-
treme. Phey Knocked each other down,
and the strong trod on the helpless
Nothing vas heard at the mouth of the
cavernous prison but muffied howl Of
rage and anguish. Several came forth
with broken limbs and terrible bruises,
as they scattered and resumed their flight
under the blazing sky to the Dorthward.-
Letter IN ". J.. Tribune.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-02
| VTIRGINIA TELEGRAPH COMPANY
| " ALEXANDRIA, VA

VIRGINIA TELEGRAPH COMPANY
" ALEXANDRIA VA,
Stockholders in this Company will please take
notice that the following acting agents are the
only authorized persons TO make collections oil
money for this Company viz.
MOSES WALTON Director Woodstock.
COL. G. W. MURPHY Agent Mt. jackson.
CAPT. G. b. SAMUELS q g Front Royal.
A. B. TRICK Director Harrsonburg.
ROBT. BEVERLEY President, Plains.
VIM. II. TAMS Agent Stanton.
When they collect, they will also furnish the
party paying them, with certificate OF Stock
Money paid 10 any other persons except myself
will not be recognized.
GEORGE c. WEDDE RBgEN
SecretSry and Treasurer.
Harrisonburg Register please copy.
Feb. 23-tf
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-02

A man who turns up his nose at his
home paper and never contributes cent
to its support. will surely, in time, dwin-
die out. History says so, men who can
show YOU millions, say SO, and your own
conscience viii say So Consider and send
in your advertisement Star Lopg Island
CITY.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-02
2oetifal.
TUE DEAD LETTER.
By JOHN G. SAKE.

And can it be? All, yes, see,
'Tis thirty years and better
Since Mary Morgan sent to me
This musty, musky letter.
A pretty hand (she couldn't spell),
AS any man must vote it
And twas as l remember well,
A pretty hand that wrote it
How calmly now view it all,
AS memory backward ranges
The talks, she walks, that seealf,
And then-the postal changes
How well loved her 1 can guess
(Since cash is Cupids hostage)-
Just one-and- sixpence- nothing less-
This letter cost in postage !
=. The love that wrote at such a rate
by Jove it was steep one!)
Five hundred notes u caiculate)
Was certainly deep one
And yet it died-of slow decline
Perhaps suspicion chilled it
I've quite forgot n if twas mine
Or Mary's flirting killed it
AT last the fatal message came:
"My letters-please return them;
And yours-of course yon wish the same
I'll send them back or burn them"
Two precious fools, must allow,
Whichever was the greater;
l wonder if I'm wiser now,
Some sever lustres later?
And this alone remains All, well
These words of warm affection,
The faded ink, The pungent smell,
Are food for deep ref ection.
They tell of how the he$rt contrives
To change with fancy's fashion;
And how drop of musk survives
The strongest human passion.
UarDer's MdJaziue for Novembe
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-02

DoN'T READ THIS!
Unless you wish to buy your
Sc G A s r D [ X E J. F .
The Mandatory and save IS per cent.
We have the largest segar Manufactory:ir
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 a we'll Sc
lected 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 9-1y Alexandria, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-02
The printihs OF Governmen Notes and
" hat They are Made Of

The Print;hg OF Government Notes and
what They are Made Of
As very little is known by those who
generally handle or possess the circulat t.
ing medium, we append the following
description:
Government notes are printed on
paper furnished expressly fer the purpose
by the Treasury Department. 1t is of a
peculiar grain and texture, and manufac-
tured by secret process known only to a
few sworn individuals. A strict aocoun
is kept of every sheet furnished to the
note printers, and all which are spoiled
in the process, or imperfectly struck off,
must be carefully preserved and returned
to the Treasury Department. Every
sheet and part of a sheet must be strickly
accounted for. 1t is thus that all prob
abilities of fraud are prevented. The
lathes for making the scroll work cost
an immense amout of money. They are
so expensive that couuterteiters canh OF
afford to procure them. 1t being in this
feature especially that the Government
relies for protection against counterfeiters,
the differnt bank note companies have
wed with each other in building COM
plicated and accurate lathcs. 4 good
machine for doug 6rst-class scroll work
is worth mint of money to the owners.
There are few persons ~custsmed to
handling greenback and shinplasters daily
who have any idea of the amount oe work
necessary to produce the engraving. We
admire the fine workmanship and beauty
Of designs; but unless We take pains so
inquire in,o the matter, we cannot ap-
preciatc the iptricasy Of detail. It is
said that nan worked two whole months
in engraving the head of Columbus on
the back o:$5 greenbacks. This seems
like somewhat improbable story, but ii
is doubtless true.
A bank note or greepback is printed
by several distinct impressions. That is,
it is run through the press several times.
For every impression there is a separate
engraved plate. Proofs of these plates
are taken separately and closely excamia@.
ed before the notes are struck off.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-02

VALLEY WOODEN FACTORY,
Y NEAR M1DDLETOWN VA.
/ am now prepared to sell for cash or exchange
for WOOL Or produce. coverlids, carpetings Cas-.
imers old fashioned Casinetts, GA and Il Filled
Linsey, Beaver Cloths,
PLAIDS, PLAIN FLANNELS,
Ste cking Yarns assorted, &C.. at the very lowest
rates. and all kinds of wocien goods usually
made in other Manufactures. Pulling and Dress
ing and, d, ing of Cloths &c, done in the best
manner and DOL carding promptly executed.
Call and examine.
T.. p. MATHEWS,
NAV Il, lS1G-tf Mlddletown, Va.
old Commonwealth please copy
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-02
Tag SOUTHERN MUTUAL FIRE
INSURANCE COMPANY.

AUTHORIZED CAPITAL, S25U,UUV.,
Chartered by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
OFptcE-N, Il. CORNER NINTH MAIN STs.,
RICHMOND, VA.
Ma. Issues Pelicles on Farm and City Proper
Y, also on Merchandise. for any term notexceed
ing five years, at rates as low as the prompt pay
mont of the losses will permit.
J. S. CALVERT, Prcs't; j.. w. Season, Sec'y.
u PRICE, V P Treas;
DIR. II. &. DAVIDSON, g. Agent
J. w. BANNER Solicitor Woodstock, Va
III. RIDDLEBxEeER, Agt Edinburg, Va.
Apr
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-02

JAMES W. MALLS. .. W. MALLS
JAMES w. MALLS & SON,
DEALERS IN
Doors, Sash, Blinds, Paints. Hardware
Lead, Oils. Cement, Calcined Plaster, &e.
No 1877 King Street,
ALEXANDRIA,, VA
apr. 1i,tf. Terms Ca sh
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-02
II s. RICHARDSON,

II s. RICHARDSON,
II. ARCHITECT AND BUILDER,
xplNBURG, SHENANDOAH COUNTY, VA,
Is prepared.to receive and execute orders
or all. work ia his line. Parties proposing to
bnild will please call or send for design $. =
Satisfaction guaranteed in all CASTS.
uaaiais oa1, Ii.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-02
aalisfellaneajns Cards.

(Successor to Fowle Co..
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
For the sale of every description of
FLOUR, GRAIN, COUNTRY PRODUCE &c
No. 2 Prince tire ct,
ALEXANDRIA,, A.
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, 1871-11-02

II. MAPHIs. A.. RICkARD
tNTOODSTOCK TANNERY.
w We would inform our friends and Gus
toners that we are now carrying on the Tam
ing Business, at the Yard known IS the Williams
lanyard, situated on
w AFTER STR EET
in Woodstock.
We propose paying, at ALI times, the highest
market prices for bark, hides &C., ard will FUR
nish all kinds of Leather at reasonableprices.-
We have now on hand a; suderb Stock OF
Upper, Sole Leather. Calfskins DC, which we
nvlte our friends to examine.
/ Dec. 15.-if. MApIIS &RIGHAEN
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-02

MARQUIS 6 KELLEY'S
VALLEY MARBLE WORKS.
AT HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA.
We would be pleased to furnish our frinds of
Shenandoah and the adjoining counties with any
thing in 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 promptly filed
GRO. D. ANTHONY,
Aug. LIT Agents.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-02
Jhe Shenandoah zlsr5ld.

Rates OF Advertising.
Transient advertising Inserted a he rate of 81
three months and upwards, ,Hiil be found in Il
following table:
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-02

Is. L. ToLSoN. J. WRITER'S,
ofTolson, Bro. co. of Newman, Rithers co.
FFOLSON Il CO.,
/ GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
AND DEALERS IN
FERTILIZERS, SALT, FISH, GROCERIES
&C., &C.,
No. SO corner King and Water Sts.,
ALEXANDRIA,, VA
ne.11. 1SIh-tf.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-02
ORGANIC WEAKNESS
DIR JOHNSTON

Member of the Royal College of Surgeons; London on
Graduate ofone of the most eminent Colleges
in the United States, and the greater part o. o.
" hose ife has been spent in the hospitals OF
london. Paris, Philadelphia and elsewhere, mas
asacted some Of the most astonishing cures that
were ever known many troubled with ringing
in the head and ears when asleep, great ner-
yousness, being alarmed at sudden sounds;
bashfulness, with frequent b!ushng, atenaea
sometimes with arrangement or mlna, "e'e
--....d ;rrn,odiat1IE
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-02
DISEASLS OF IMPRUDENCE-

Weakness ftbe Back or Limbs, Structures,
81 scharge es impotensy, General debility Ner
vousness, Dyspepsia, Languor, Low spirits
Confusion, of Ideas, Palpitation Of the Heart
Ti1nidity, Trembling: Dmness of Sightcr Gihai-
ness. Disease of the Head, Throat, Nose OF Skin,
Affections Of the Liver, Lungs, Stomach or
Bowels~those terrible Disorders arising from
Solitary Habits of Youth-secrct and solitary
practices more fatal to their victims. than the
song of the SIRENS to the FARMERS o. UhiIrs
tions ra1dnr;no MARRIAGE &c. i'm 90 ssibie.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-02
MARRIAGE,

Reflect that a sound mind and BODY ere the
most necessary requisites to promote connublal
happiness. Indeed. without these the journey
through life becomes a weary pigr image, abe
prospect hourly daikens to the view, the mind
Becomes Swallowed with despair, and Dill ed with
che meanche " reflection that the happiness 1
another is BIZ ted with our own.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-02
Agricultural and Domestic.

Special Notices inserted at 20 cent, per line.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-02
TAKEPARTICOLAR NOTICE.
YOUNG MEN.

Who have injured themselves by a certain prac.
tice, indu Iged in when alone, habit frequent
" learned from evil companions or at school, the
effects of which are nightly felt, even when
asleep, and if not cured renders marriage impos,,
sible, and destroys both mind and oody' Fioui'
apply Immediately.
hat pity that Young man, ii e hope Of
his country and the pride of his parei is, should
be snatched from all prospects and erjoy nent Of
life by the consequences of deviating from the
path o nature and induling certain secret
habit. Such persons must, before eomteElpla-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-02
YOUNG MEN

Ess;ally, WI, have become the victims OF
Solitary Vi &c, that dreadful and destructive
habit which annual ly sweeps to an untimeiy
grave thousands of young inch of the most ex-
alted talents and brilliant intellect, who might
otherwise have entranced listening 5enates WITH
the thunders of eloquenSe, or sskea g 70
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-11-02

Married persons or Young Men contemplating
marriage, aware Of Ply sical Weakness Loss OF
citability. Palpitation, Organic u eaknesss, Ner-
vous Debility, or any other Disqualification
He who places himself under the care of DR.
J. may reigionsly confde in his honor as a
gentleman, and confidently rely upon bis sAii'
as q physician.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-08-25
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. J
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, August 3, 1869
The following additional regulation relating
to claims for the refundi1g OF taxes is hereby
prescribed:
No claim or application hereafter made for
the retunding OF taxes Will be entitled to con-
sideration by the commissioner Of internal
revenue unless the same shall be filed with the
commissioner within two years from the date
Of the payment OF the tax, or, in case Of
claims already accrued, within two years from
this date. WILLIAM A. RICHARDSON,
Acting Secretary of the Treasury.
The refusal OF Mr.. Boutwell, to grant an ex-
tension of time for The presentation Of claims,
in the case of.cotton, is anything but just. 1t
is, we believe, only short time since 1t Was
judlcially decided that the United States could
not, under the gulse OF taxing cotton, tax the
baggiug and ties upon the bales, and our mer-
chants were not aware, until the end of July
last, that drawback would be allowed. The
short interval Of time between that period and
the third OF August was insufficient for the
proper presentation of all the claims in ques-
ton; yet these claims are now barred because
they were not sent in before. Fortunately,
the decision OF the Supreme Court is likely, in
the end, to prove more prompt than depart
mental red-lape.