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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-22

AN INGENIOUS CLOCK. -Droz. "a mechan-
lie Of Geneva. produced clock which ex-
csIsd all others in ingenuity. On it were
seated negro, shepherd and dog
When the clock struck, the shepherd
played six tunes on his flute, and the
dog approached and fawned upon him.
This wonderful machiue was exhibited to
the King ofSpain, who was delighted
with it. ,-.... s- 800.
"Ths gsntlensss Of my dog" said
Droz, SIS his least merit. If your
Majesty touch one Of the apples which
you see in tia shepherds basket, you
will admire the animals fidelity"
The king took an apple, and the dog
few at his hand barking SO loud that tho
Kings dog. which was in the room,
began to bark also. At this the courtiers
not doubling that it was an affair of
witchcraft, hastily left the room, crossing
themselves as they departed. Having
desired the Minister Of Marine (she only
one who vsntured to reiaain) to ars the
negro what o'clock it was, the Minister
did SO. but obtained no reply. Drez
then observed that the negro had not
yet learned Spanish. upon which the
question was repeated in French. When
the black Immediately answered MIN. At
this prodigy the irmness of the Minister
also forsook him, and he retreated pre-
eipitately, declaring that it must be the
work Of suEernai ural being
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-22

The ldler is an annoyancs-a nuisance.
He is no benefit to anybody. He is an
intruder in the busy thoroughfare OF
everyday life. He stands in our path,
and We push him CONTEMPORARY aside
He is of no advantage to any one. He
aunoys busy men. He makes them I'M
happy. He is ..an 1 unit..in society. He
may have an income to support him in
idleness, or may "sponge" on his good
natured friends but in either case he i.
despised. Young men, do something in
this busy, bustling, wids-awake world.
Move about for the beueit of mankind, If
no. for yourself. Do rot be idle. God's
law is, that by the swsat of our face we
shall earn our bread That laa is .
good one, and the bread we earn Is sweet
Do Lot be idle. Minute, are too prec ious
to be sqaandcfed thsugh.lessly. Every
man and every roman, however exalted.
or however humble, can do good in this
short life, if 50 inclined. Therefore, do
not be idle.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-22

CREENS MANSION HOUSE,
(T ALEXANDRIA, VA,
JAMES GREEN, PROPRIETOR,
is First-class Hotel in every respect. The
citizens Of the Valley. having bushes in Alex
andria or Washington, and travellers going
North or South, will find this an agreeble rest
ing place on the route, as it does not require
the early start by several hours as from Wash
ington or Baltimore. Cars and steamboats,
leave Alexandria for Washington and return
every hour from A. NJ, to II P. NJ,
JAN. Z, '69-ly
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-22

MARQUIS & KELLEY'S
VALLEY MARBLE WORKS. p"
AT HARRISONBURG, V!R INA.
We would be pleased to furnish our 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.
ALI Orders will be promptly filled.
Aug. i1,-tf Agents.
IL. TeLsoN. 1. wiTHERs,
ofTolson, Bro co. of Newman, Withers CO.
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
AND DEALERS IN
FERTILIZERS, SALT, FISH, GROCERIES
&C., &c.,
No. 38 corner King and Water Sts.,
ALEXANDRIA,, VA
ng.11, isTo-tf.
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miscellaneous Gards.

TJOOE, WEDDERBURN & CO.,
(Successor to Fowle l. Co.
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
For the sale of every description of
FLOUR, GRAIN, COUNTRY PRODUCE &c.
No. Prince ire ct,
s.'i- fe ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Consignments solicited, Bagsfurnished v hen
ordered. Agents New York Steamship ON
pany. Goods forwarded free of com mission.
July Is.
JAMES ". MALLS. B. W. MALLS
JAMES W. MALLS & SON,
DEALERS IN
Doors, sash, b lnds, Paints. Hardware
Lead, Oils. Cement, Calcined Plaster, &c.
No 1877 King Street,
ALEXANDRIA, Va --7'%
apr. 81, IT, FERNS Cash
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RrufessinHaI Cards.
foHN T HARRIS

WIN Has resumed the prae-
Zee If Law. at his old office, Harrisonbnrg, va.
He will practice in the courts OF kocklng1 an'
sh.nandoah. Page and Warren. apl LILY
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Antel Cards

JAMES w. CARR, c. BoYD BARRETT
Alexandria, Va. Loudoun, Co., a
CITY HOTEL, ~
~ CORNER CAMERON AND ROYAL Srs.,
ALEXANDRIA,, VIRGINIA.,
CARR 4 BRIT t. Pr0pretOrs.
THE HOTEL COACHES
Will run in connection with all the Trains
and Steamboats,.
BAR AND BILLIARD ROOMS ATTACHED.
July-t.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-22
YOUNG MEN.

Who have injured themselves BY certain 'prac-
lice, indu lged in when alone, habit frequent
IL learned from evil comp anions'or at school, the
Effects of which are nightly felt, even when
sible an destroys loth mind and body, should
apply Immediately.
n hat pity that Young man, tns hope Of
his country and the pride Of his parents, should
De snatched from all prospects and ENJOYMENT OF
fife III the consequences OF devlatng from me
habit. Such persons must, before comtenpla-
finp
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-22
MARRIAGE,

Refiect that sound mind and body are the
most necessary requisites to promote, ccnnubial
hanniness. Indeed, without these the journey
tbrdugh life becomes a weary pilgr image, abe
prospect hourly darkens to the view, the mind
Becomes Swallowed with despair, and fill ed with
the melancholy reflection that the happiness 4
another is blighted with our own.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16
Rnllr0nsl NlccoIoR.

CoRINTH.--A mass meeting q
the citizens of COrinth and vicinity
for discussion of Railroad matters
was held at Town Hall, Corintli, OF
Tuesday, Feby 9th.
About 300 people were present
including representatives from Or
ange, Topsham, Washington, Chel
sea, Tletioid, West Fairlee ant
Vershirc.
The meeting was organized by
choice OF 7. A. Chase, Esq, as
chairman, and Mcssrs. X. Richard
son and j. NJ. Knight, Secretaries.
Gen. Stephen Thomas was intro
dnced, and proceeded 10 address
the meeting for nearly an hour, in
his usually felicitous manner, and
straight to the point. lie was en-
Enthusiastically received and frequent
~ aDplauded.
Gen. Thomas Was followed by
Col. s. q. Hcaton of Thetford. Hon.
II. A. White of Washington, II. NJ.
Harvey, Esq, of West Topsham,
DIR. Simpson Of Nershire,. and
Mcssrs. j. X. Darling, b. Il. Aiken,
and G, g. Sargent of Corinth.
The following resolution, intro
duced by Mr.. Sargent was unani-
mously adopted
Rcsolred.-That we are in favor of
aiding the construction of the West
Fairlee Railroad, passing through
or near the center of the Town.
Moved and carried that the meet.
ing stand adjourned, subject to call
of the Chairman, at any point on
the proposed route.
Il. \. CHASE, Chairman.
Il. RICHARDSON, secy's.
j. NJ. KNIGHT. "os o.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16
Local Items.
I'm 10 his Little Tricks.

The publisher Of the Windsor
Iournal and Aurora must bc hard
M for business, Judging by the
means he takes to secure advcrtis-
inc from this vicinity. He has lost
the advertising patronage he used
"a have in this section, since the
,coplc found ont that they could
do n good deal better ut home by
mtronizing tho OPINION, than by
pa,ing n big price for having their
advertisement appear in four or five
hundred copies of the Windsor pa.
pcr, ddted ut some town rear them.
And now he is trying to get back
this advertising by sncaking around
among business men and stating
what he knows to be false if he
knows anything at all about it, in
raarl To the circulation of the
OPINION. When he represents to
persons that the circulation of the
OPINION is only 800 or COO he states
what he knows to be false, unless
he assumes that we are practicing
the same tricks upon advertisers
which he has been practicing, and
he has no right to assume that, be.
cluse he enjoys monopoly in that
line.
The circulation ofour paper is over
1900 copies, as we are prepared to
urovc to the satisfaction of any one
Interested.
The wear AMI tarc of conscience
Which the publisher of the Journal
Ne.. must have Uttered in maxim.
these false representations, if in.
deed he has any conscience, seems
TO have been "a clear waste of raw
material, for he has not got any adj.
,ertising from this section yet.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16

lsul 0l.ll.r 'l'raalM.

THETFORD.-An old gentleman
by the name Of Cook, well to do
farmer of ThctfOrd, was forcibly
elected from the ears on the Pas
sumpsic Railroad by the conductor,
on Friday last, near Norwich. Mr..
Cook had purchased his ticket at
White River junction, for pompa
station, when the conductor called
for the tickets Cook could not find
his, but told the conductor he had
bought one. He was ordered 10
produce his ticket or pay the mon.
ey, and on his refusing to pay the
money the train was stopped and
Mr.. Cook put of.
Mr.. Cook claims that If sufficient
time had been given him he should
have found his ticket before leaving
the train.
Mr.. Cook has taken legal steps
to ascertain his legal rights in the
case. 1t seems as though his age
should have entitled him 10 Il little
consideration.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16
S. w. COWELL

NERSHIRE.-Dr. Howard offer
to put one mile of road in readiness
for the rails, AS his part towards
building the new railroad.
Gen. Adams it is said ' Ill sooI
move to Nershire into the house
now occupied by Capt. Pasco, VIII,
will reu owe onto his farm about a
mile from the mines.
President Ely of the Mining Co..
is repC rted to have offerd DR.. w. ii
Howard of West Fairlec, $1,000 for
his farm in Vershirc, which joins
the land of the company, and is
supposed to be rich in copper ore,
Ths DIR. has expended $500 on
the place since it came into his pos
session two years ago. 1t cost him
81 400 aud his price now is SO, 900.
Vershire, at town meeting held
last Saturday, voted to bond in aid
of the railroad, to the amount of
1913, 200. There was but one dis.
senting vote. There is cOnsidera-
excitement in regard to the railroad,
and as it is not yet survcyed, as is
usual in such cases, every man ex.
poets it will run directly by bis own
door.
Forty thousand dollars of the
stock of the Vermont Copper Min.
ing Co. has been bought by Gen.
Adams, who has has had good
deal of experience in Canadian
mines, and will hereafter assume
personal management of the works.
He hopes by savinga certain kind
of acid of which he says there is
now $500 worth wasted in every
ton of ore, to render the operations
more irritable than they have hith,
eItO been. A building for this pur,
pose will be erected in the spring,
the lumber for which is being now
put upon the ground. A new drift
is being drove, and new shafts sunk
this winter, and it is expected that
Oper ationS will be considerably en-.
larged in the spring The company
at present are getting out about
sixty tons of copper per month,
which is worth $500 per hundred.
Thomas Pasco has been for many
years Captain of the miring depart
ment, and is much liked by the
men among whom he used to work |
Is common laborer. He keeps |
mis- place, with his salary increasd
wO hundred dollars. Good for
d. Tom"
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16

cOmcrs have as yet put in an ap.
peaiance, hence the conclusion il
that the bargain has not been con.
summated.
Our popular druggist, H. Il.
Downing has, in addition to his us.
ual amount of "physic," fne vsri.
ETY. OftOys we notice he has re.
Gently fitted up his ''sllOw window"
in true city style.
Mr.. Ira Allen, the well known
"stagcr" keeps first class stable.
If any of your Bradford people hap
pen down and want Il fast drive
give him call.
Prof. Sherman of the Scientific
Department has recently become q
Bnccdict.
Clark and Whites Minstrel
Troupe play ut Lebanon, Thursday
exc. The company will be we'll
patropizcd from this vicinity, being
well known and always giving full
satisfaction.
Plenty of snow and to spare.
Sleighing not quite az good ~ he.
fore the great storm. Business in
all grades good.
We are pleased to see the "Opin.
ion bundle" which makes its weekly
misunderstanding in size.
The paper is well liked and its popu.
larity in this place is upon the in.
crease.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16

Headachp-MiX half and half OF
Renne's Magic Oil and water. and
saturate the head with the mixture,
then put few drops Of the Oil clear,
on the temple and where the pain is
severest also swallow 9 or 4 drops
of the Oil, if sick at the stomach !;
then find your pain if can
Found at last! a redcmy that
that not only relieves, but cures that
enemy of mankind, Consumption,
as well as the numerous satellites
which revolve around it in the shape
of Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Sore
Throat, Influenza. &C. The remedy
we allude to is DR.. Wistar's Bslsam
of Wild Cherry. prepared by Seth
w. Fowlc & Son, Boston.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16
Over the River.

EAST LyME.-The teachers OF
Lyme, having organized teachers
association. held their first meeting
in the old academy at East Lyme
last Monday evening. The large
school room was we'll filled, many
"veteran" teachers being present.
The exercises commenced with an
address by Mr.. Kelley of Dartmouth
College, upon "The power Of ambi.
ton in school," and an essay by
Miss Webster" upon "Public Opin.
ion.' Then followed an exercise Of
u class in German, and compositions
by boys and girls of about twelve
years Of age, anda discussion upon
the best methods of teaching Gram.
mar. After which came q spirited
discussion I; subject "Opening exer.
ciscs of schools and methods of
preventing hardness anG Absence"
in which Messrs. Kinsman, Palmer,
Kellogg, Palmer of Oxford, Rolf
and Warren, engaged. Col. Bealcs.
the chairman, then made some re.
marks relative to teachers meetings.
The exercises concluded with "}ar.
bara Fritchie,' which was recited in
concert by three little girls, and
won the plaudits of the spectators.
All seemed highly pleased and in
tcrested in the exercises, and it was
arranged to continue these meet.
ings throughout the town.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16
The Board of A Uriculture of Yer

The Board of Agriculture of Yer
mont hold meeting at Montpelier
Feb. 2lst and ed, at which meet
ING Hon. II. Farnham, of Bradford
will read the article on Cooper
Mines and Mining in Orange Co..
which he read before the Meeting OF
the Board at Burlington, and which
was highly llplimentcd by all Who
heard it. We hope to be able to
publish it entire in the course of a
few weeks.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16
WEEKS MAGIC COMPOUND.
A SAFE AND SPEEDY REMEDY FOR
Coughs. Colds, Group. WhOOp.
ing Cough, lGOarseness, Sore
ThrOaf. &c.

A cold if neglected seldom fails to result in
obstinate disease of the lungs. This remedy
when used according to directions will break
mp the most severe cold in single night. II
will cure your cough and allay that unpleas
ant tickling in the throat and is the best
remedy for colds, Group and whooping cough
in children, it is 50 pleasant to the taste, and
yet so active in its results. 1t truly works
like mag,e.
WIN. JOSLYN & SONS, Barton. VT. Pro
prietors. Sold by all dealers in medicine.
GEO. c. GOODWIN T. CO. Boston, Mass
HENRY & Co, Burlington, VT, General
Agents.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16
WORTHY OF NoTE,-Johl

WORTHY OF NorE-4ohn Rich
ardson, Esq, of West Corinth, is
10 years of age, and lives in the
same house that sheltered him at
his birth, sleeping in the room in
which he was born. lie has a twin
brother living, they being all left Of
n family of eight children. He was
a clothier by trade in his younger
years, then miller for some length
Of time, and is now "A practical far,
mcr. lie has been an obliging
neighbor, and Il good townsman,
with excellent business qualilicd,
tons.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE,

Hanover, n. H., Feb. II, ~.
Another term of 20 weeks was
entered upon last Thursday. Prob
ably not more than POO boys have
as yet returned. The term promis
es fair to be one of more than usual
interest. DR.. Labarree, who in.
structed the Senior and Junior
classes last term has not returned.
Prof. &. ii. Hitchcock lectures to
the Seniors in the lew Lecture
room at the Agricultural College.
The work upon the Gas arrange
ments still continues. Gas is to be
used in Illuminating the Congrega,
tional Church and Vcstry. The
pipes have Already been placed
down.
The state Board of Agriculture
hold a meeting in the Agricultural
College the 18th and 14th, cOnlmenc.
ing Tuesday at C Z. NJ. and contin.
uins through tho day and eve. of
Wednesday.
The full board are expected to be
in attendance, Pres. Smith, Proi's
SanbOrn and Dimond, will address
the meeting. The trustees of the
Agricultural College-and many of
the prominent agrculturists from
various parts of the state are ex-
pected. The meeting will be one of
more than usual interest and in.
struction. Full details will be Civ.
Ell in our next.
1t again becomes our sad duty to
chronicle the death of another of
Dartmouth's distinguished gradu-
atcs ; Ex Senator Grimes of Iowa.
James Wilson Grimes was born
in Deering, n. H., in 1876; was
graduated in '3G. He read law with
James Walker of Peterborough /;
began practice at Burlington, Iowa.
He was member of the first Terri
torial assembly of Iowa for many
years held the office of Governor
of the state from "a to '5S; was U.
S. Senator from 80 to III. Both
Dartmouth and Iowa College con
feerrd the Honorary degree of LII. d.,
in 20.
Though eminently successful in
the far west, Senator Grimes never
forgot his Alma Mater. Some years
ago he gave this college $1,000, con
shutting what is known as the
Grimes Prize Fund.-" the income
~ which is appropriated in two
,rizes to members of the Senior
lass for excellence in English com.
position.
Mr.. Tabor has sold his entire
stock of Boots & Shoes to j. +.
Newton, of Hartford, who now has
RumOr has it that Porter Bros.
made sale of their goods a short i
line since, with the intention of
irving up trade here. No new
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16

BOLTONVILLE.-One half mile be.
low this place are two large sand
cuts on the Nj. w. II. r., where
about 10 hands are engaged on each
On the oath of last month John La
Monti.ar was Overtaken by a slide
of sand and buried some three feet
beneath it. The other hands escap-
ed, but as they saw the dirt coming,
left their shOvels, which were buri-
ed. On taking a census, which they
did Immediately it was discovered
that one man was missing. Being
without a single shovel, they set to
work vigorously, paving dirt with
their hands until they came to John,
who was now a very purple John.
but still breathing. A short time
longer, and he would have been
dead, for he was SO pressed down
that he could not move.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16

WOoDsvILLE.-The Fair and
Festival of the Ladies Sewing Soci-
ETY., Thursday evening, February
Sth, was complete success. The
Dialogues, Charades and TablcauX
were in good taste and well recciv.
ed and appreciated by the audience
which filled the hall to overlooking.
a bountiful supper was provided.
The music for the occasion was fur.
nishcd by the Wells River Band.
The whole entertainment was de.
lightt'ul, and great credit is due the
Woodsville Ladies for the good time
enjoyed by all. The net proceeds
reached the handsome sum Of one
hundred seventy five dollars.
ALPHA.
The B. g. & VI. railroad are build.
ing their connecting branch with
NJ. & w. II, railroad at the rate of
about 40 feet q week.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16

No. Observation-Disclosures
ing the hard times, Real estate is
"on the move' in this place, X
Downer has sold his place to Ar
thur Jaqueth for 81, 200. j. w.
Andross has sold his farm to a Mr..
Cady of Bath, n. H., for the sum of
$1,000 1t is one of the most pleas
ant locations on the Conn. River.
w. w. Barnes commenced sell
ing off his goods by Auction on
Tuesday, and will continue to sell
from day to day for while.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16

LYME.-An instrumental concert,
by Halls Band of Boston, WAS Civ
en- at the Church Hall, Saturday
eve. The concert was well attend
ed, and gave universal satisfaction.
S75. were realized. The Hall Bros
are natives of this place, and fire.
ouently honor us with a visit, and
a fine treat in tho music line.
A Dramatic entertainment VIII
he given the 14th. at the Church
Hall, which has already been quite
tastefully arranged for the occasion.
Uerrick's Band of st. JOhnsbury,
furnish the music.
The Teachers Associa ton met
Monday eve. a. the School House.
Mr.. Palmer of Orfordville being alb.
sent, no address was deli cred.
The discourscs upon the Proper
method of Teaching Arithmetic was
quite lively, and the subject wa"
well ventilated. Appropriate exer-
cises had been arranged by the
teacher of the school. The scholars
all did themselves much credit.
The next meeting will be held ut
East Lyme upon the 10Th.
Prof. Qu.mby Of Dartmouth Col
legc is to deliver Lecture in the
church Wednesday eve.
RumOr is ever busy, this time it
has it that Capt. Bella Sawyer, now
engaged in trade with Mr.. Thurston,
is soon to make his home IN the far
west. Capt. S. was once engaged
in the mercantile business at Thet-
ford Depot. He visited the west
some years ago, remaining quite q
period of time. q.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16

THETFORD CENTER.--The oldest
person in town is Mrs. Anna Tyler
of Thetford Center widow of the
late John Tyler, aged o. years.
She is very smart and active, for
her age retaining all her faculties.
The necktie festival holden for the
benefit of the Methodist society of
this village, was well attended, and
much enjoyed by those present, it
being quite a novelty. The re-
ceipts amounted to about $50.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16

On Tuesday last, one of the Ign.
don mills lumber men, named Wal
ter, was killed in East Haven
woods. He was assisting about
loading logs on sled. AS the sled
turned. a log running out behind
the sled pressed him against tree.
crushing one of his legs. He was
taken to a house, and the physician
thought he would do well, but
would probably lose his leg. Late
in the evening he was taken bleed
ing and soon died.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16
HORSE SlIOEENG

will receive prompt and careful attention
Believing that close application to business
good work, and fair dealing constitute tn.
best claim to patronage, it will be my endeav
or to secure it in accordance with that theory.
A. BROWN.
Bradford, Nov. olst 1871.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16

NEWBURY.-School opened at the
Seminary, Feb. II. with full board
Of teachers and a prospect Of good
school.
a party Of Is couples came from
Groton ou Tuesday, and took dinner
at Chambellin's. The sleigh rides
all seem to turn this way, and find
good entertainment.
The Musical Convention was a
success, and reflects credit on I'll
engaged in it.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16

One day last week two men in
the Lyndon mills took from the car,
ground and reloaded 400 bushels of
corn in ) hours and 80 minutes. a
thing which they claim can't be
done by any other mill in Northern
Vermont.