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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-08
the Poil TAX

Among other SUBJECTS Of practical i'm
portapce to the State is requirement,
to be rigidly carried out, that no one shall
have the right to vote unless be has paid
the poll tax. the proceeds to bs voted to
the cause Of education. We have cheap
ensd the privilege of SUFFRAGE in this
country too much already, and in this
State it has become even cheaper than
dirt. Only about one bali Of the tax is
now collected. The Governor suggested
in his message an increase Of the poll tx
to 50. and if any one is unwilling to pay
that much for the privilege of voting, his
vote can be very we'll dispensed with.
There are about $4,000 voters in the
State. and the poll tax, If fully collected,
would yield the handsome sum Of $780,
900, which would 60 far towards educat-
ing our new voters to vots intelligent.
ly.- Lynehburg Nccs.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-08
ObserYei Obyerxe :,


1t is related Of an English farmer that
he condensed his practical exT erlencs into
this rule: "Feed your land before it is
hungry, rest it before. it is weary ; and
weed it before it is foul" Those words
shou Id be written in the heart of every
man who desires to farm, and may 90 far
to answer. in bis mind, the question so
frequently and SO anxiously asked, does
farm ing pay TIE rule demands the
exercise of the qualities ueedfull for
success IN every occupation -untiring
watch funess and prudent care Knowledge
forethought. energy, ard economy. re-
gularlty, attention to little things. per
sonal supervision, and ration-tbis
latter power requiring education and
constant exercise. 1t may not be alto
gether amlss to say that this power of OBJ
servatlon, although named last, is por.
haps the most important to farmer. In
this wondrous world, this panorama as it
has been called, of thought and action
OF lsrces, currents. growth, decay, special
beauties are presented to the agrlculturist.
but, alas while many see few obserre
millions see only and never acquire the
naoh of'deteeting good in what thew see
SO as 70 use it, or Of evil so as to shun it.
1t ls this power of observation. tram
ed, exercised. which in agriculture has
done 50 much it has reclaimed exhaust
ed lands, fert'lized barren soil, improved
'oeis and machinery, and raised the
value of stock. ....
10 this may be traced the Develop
nient OF agricultural chemistry. The
phenomena of vegetation and the chem
zeal constitution of substances had pre-
Vlouaiy been observed ...s
10 young men about to enter on the
noble profession of agricu ture. the fore.
gong Is of value. Two r,any enter OF its
pursuit with the idea that it is easily at.
tanned, that success is au affa If very much
OF chance, of weather, of cheap or deir
land, or of market values for products.
While, doubtless, there is an element Of
truth IN such thoughts, it ought to be-
ever born in mind that no occupation rs-
CURES more constant exercise of mind
and body; that the betsor educated ,bs
farmer is, the more be maintains and in.
crease his knowledge. the mere he be-
comes acquainted with natural and phys-
ical science, the more his reasoning
faculties win be aroused, and his ability
to observe increase. -,
His observation should be recorded and
studied. There is great practical utility
ID the well-known saying of Captain
Dustle, when found, make a note off,"
VITA this enhanced power to observe,
ana TO reason on the matters observed.
the farmer will be in better position NOS
only to follow the simple rule already
gwen but by taking avail of any of the
adventurous circumstances named he
VII elevate his noble profession and him.
self.-Sconish Farmer.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-08

She was in little Autter, and received
him very graciously, though am afraid
her sweet smiles did not add to Martins
composure. But having made the ven
ture, he determined to finish it at once, so
he plunged desperately into his errand
while his courage lasted.
The artful little widow heard him with
smile, rapidly turning over in her mind
thought which struck her Immediately.
"Now | know what this simpletou
wants as well as he does,' she thought,
"and i'll don't help him little, he will
never have the courage to help himself.
I think III try.
She smiled her very swee test smile and
answered Mr.. Brimmer in her sweetest
tones.
Indeed, my friend" said this wicked
little witch, you are quite wslcome to
my pony, but | fear you will not wish to
take him on the only condition under
which l can possibly let him CO."
"Pray, name it, Mrs. Powers" said
Martin. -.. -.
TIE little widow blushsd redder than
roae and Aattered her pretty fingers,
nervously, but she was determined now,
SO she said .-.t.
"Well-Mr. Rrimmer, L ndeed-I
am quite willing you should take nv po-
ny; more SO, in fact, tn an anybody else,
but | have made a great pet of my horse,
and-and- dwell, mustn't break my WORD
you know, and I've always said that-that
whoever took my horse had to take mo
too. There. It's out now!p' -., -. r..~.
Martin Brimmer felt as if every drop of
blood in his body ran to- the end of his
fingers; but with challenge, and such a
prospect ofvictory. who could refuse to
take the field. p. ....
Martins courage rose ito meet the
emergency; he crossed the room and ac-
tually dared to take both those pretty,
dlmpled hands in his own, VIII lie he said
firmly. .. ........-.
My dear Mrs. Powers, if you viii,
abide by that condition, will take your
pony to the worlds end.
'Oh, but don't want lin to 90 80
far" said the widow archly.
very we'll. then. [ will take him for
to day. and take you for life. How " i'll
that do :" asked Martin. saucily; for now
that he was master of the field, he had
an un limited amount OF audacity.
Il think that will do very pell;" said
the widow.
And en-well, then. an hour or so
after. as Martin went through the hal at
the hotel, he me: Daniel Lambert, who
said to him:
."Well. Mr.. Brimmer. did you get the
widows pony!"
Il did,, answered Martin; and mental
ly added, land the widow, too"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-08

A man of 10 years. living near New
port, Wisconsin, quarrelled with his wife.
aud taking down his shotgun, announc-
ed that he would commit suicide forth
with. He went into the yard. lay down
on the ground, where he could be seen
from the front window, fired the gun off
in the air; aud remained motionless for an
hour, during which time he slyly watched
the door and window for the appearance
of his grief-stricken wife. but he was
sadly Mistaken says the gentleman's
home paper. They lid not come out
to see whether he had blown the top Of
his head off or not. This was more than
the old man could stand; he rose up, and
went into the house, and made things hot
fer the old woman and Oh ildren for a
while. He'd show them whe :hsr they
wouldn't como out when he had Killed
himself"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-08

Who is Your FRIENDl --Who is your
friend? Not the boy or girl, man or wo-
man, who tries to lead you es'ray tempts
you to do wrong, mocks at the sacred
things, or gives you Dad advice Or bad
example. Such person is your enemy
Listen not to him..
Who is your friend The person who
tells you to do right, to walk in truth, to
be faith full in, good works; the person
who urges you to pray, to study Gods
word. to be always at church, to look for
ward to full membership with his people,
to grow in grace and in the knowledge
of the Lord Jesus Christ. Such Ter
son is your friend. Listen to him.
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"My Life has been a straur. on.. -

Thus spake lady to friend as she
neared the grave. It afforded hsr no
comfort as she reviewed life, nor encour-
agemert as she looked to the future.
What had been her life =? For more
than fifty years she had read her Bible
but little, attended meetings occasionally,
at her convenience or pleasure, hear the
gospel preached as though she heard it
not, gave few if any hours of serious
thought to the interest of her soul or the
claims ofGod, had sought the world with
unusual avidity and success, but found it
unable to sustain her in the day of dark
ness all was sad and comfortless. Rea-
der, what is your life Is it strange,
viewed in the light of the word of God,
of eternity? See to it that you plant not
the seeds Of sorrow in your bosom, lest
they terminate when no remedy can be
found. Than life of vanity, of worldli-
ness. nothing is more distressing when
death draws near. We may be poor, il
hterato, obscure. but that is noting; but
to have lived careless of God and of our
souls is worse than all things else that
are undesirable.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-08
An Extensive County.

The county of augusta. in Virgins,
once embraced the State Of Illinois, Ohio,
Kentucky, Indiana and Michigan. When
Virginia was named after Eliza beth,
daughter of Anne Bolein and Harry VIII
he of the many wives-it was the
proud boast of her tn en- few inhabitant Is
that her territorial limits extended from
the Atlantic to the Pacific and down to
each pole. When battling for American
Independence with handful of hungry.
ill-clad and worse armed patriots against
the disciplined legions of the British
King, it was, in case Of being overpower-
ed, to the mountains of Augusta that
George Washington proposed to retreat
to make last stand for elderly and
the rights of man." Virginia, though
she gave away an Empire and was de-
spoiled of half her territory by iniquisous
has no reason to be cas-
down-nor is she. There is life in the
old land yet. = Hhig.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-08
Help Thyself.

A mershsnt in the city of b, died
suddenly, some years ago, leaving an
ouly son, a. youth Of nineteen. The
father had been very wealthy, and had
lsvished on his boy every indulgence
money could procure. The sons life had
been passed chiefly in the school and
college, where he had learned little either
Of labor or economy; and it was no.
until the news of his fathers death reach
ed him, that the young man learned that
not dollar remained Of the fortune he
had expected to inherit. Leaving college,
the student returned home, to learn for
the FIRST time the value of money by earn
ing it himself. Without wasting time in
useless regrets, he applied to various
business associates of his father for en-
ployment, but received from all very de-
cided. though kind, reensals, on the
ground that be knew nothing of business.
Nothing daunted by these repeated fail
ures, the youth applied to the proprietor
ofan extensive bri:k-making establish
mest, henevolens-looking old gentleman
and asked for employment.
'Employmsnt ! what sort 2" inquired
the old gentleman, lie oking with unfeigned
surprise at the slight boyish figure and
small white hands of the youth who stoo d
before him.
'.Of any Sort" was the unhesitating
reply. Il can do anything that Others
can d." But" said Mir, II have
no use for employees but for hard manual
labor, for which you are wholly unified
Digging clay is the only work we have at
this season of the year"
Give me leave to dig clay with tho
rest; why can ! not do what others do I
Anything is better than begging or starv-
ing"
Seeing the persstency OF the boy, Mr..
e., somewhat hesitatingly, engaged him
and sent him off to dig clay with the other
wor kmen. Fervently thanking bis en-
ployer, the youth FASTENED to the ward
and set at once about his work. At sun
set he bad earned just seventy-ave cents;
the next day his earnings were slightly
increased, and SO a week wore on, the
young man being usually the first one on
the ground in the morning, though he
had to walk four miles to brick-yard
Mr.. U. now became interested in behalf
OF one who had proved himself, 80 worthy
Of the aid of others, by his untiring efforts
to help himself. A clerkship with good
salary was obtained, and thi. was bu; the
Stepping-stone to higher and more re-
spoDsibla posts, in al of which he showed
the same energy, perseverance, and true
heartedness. To-day be is the honored
president of a prosperous band. and the
evsr-ready and efficient helper of the
needy and unfortunate-ah the resu Its o.
that brave boys determination to work
rather than beg-to labor for an honest
living, rather than talk of his misfortunes,
or enlist the sympathy of others.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-08
TELEGRAPH COMPANY

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 Of
money for this Company viz.
NOSES WALTON Director Woodstock.
COL. G. W. MURPHY Agent Nit. Jackson.
CAPT. &. B. SAMUELS " {" Front Royal.
( A. B.ilRiCK Director Harrisonburg.
ROBT. BEVERLEY President, Plains.
VIM. Il. "AMS Agent Staunton.
When they collect, they will also furnish the
party paving them, with certificate of Stock
Money paid to any other persons except myself
will not be recognized.
GEORGE C. WEDDERBURN
Secretary and Treasurer.
Harrsonburg Register please copy.
Feb. 23-tf.
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ng.11, ls70-tf
READ THIS!

DON'T READ THIS!
= Unless you wish to buy your 80
r SEGAS DIR ECT FIR
The Mandatory and save IS per cent.
We have the largest Segar Man ufaetory in
the State of Virginia, and are prepared tc
furnish Segars lower than they can be bought
in New y ork or Baltimore. .,
Also keep constantly on hand a we'll Sc
lected stock of Leaf and Manufactured To-
bacco, Snuff, Pipes, &C.
All goods warranted to be as represented.
STEINER s YOHE,
No. 4 9 King Street,
; Dec. a-ly r Alexandria, Va.
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THE STRENGTH OF APPETITE EARLY
CHEArED.-One of the first literary men
IN the United States said to the writer,
after .peaking on the subject of temper
ance. ''There is one thing which, as you
visit different places, I wish yon to do
everywhere; that is, entreat every mother
never to give drop of strong drink to a
child. l have had to fghtas for my life
all my days to keep from dying..a drunk.
ard. because l was fed with spirits when
3 child. acquired taste for it. My
brother. poor fellow ! died a drunkard
/ would not have child Of niue take
drop Of it for anything. Warn every
mother, wherever you 60. never to give
drop Of it to child. Young Rea-
per-
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-08

VALLEY WOODEN FACTORY,
v NEAR MIDDLETOWN VA.
am now prepared to sell for cash or exchange
for wool, o. produce, coverlids, carpetings Cas-
liners, old fashioned Casnetts, Ga and "a Filled
Linsey, Beaver Cloths,
PLAlDS, PLAIN FLANNELS.
Ste cking Yarns assorted, &C.. at the very lowest
rates, and all kinds of wocen goods usually
made in other Manufactures. Pulling and Dress
ing and, Dying of Cloths &c, done in the best
manner, and wool carding promptly executed.
Call and examine.
7. p. MATHEWS,
may II, 1S,0-tf. MIddleiown, Va.
Old Commonwealth please copy.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-08

Throw away your cigar, sir" said a
porter the other day to a gentleman who
was just entering one of the public
buildings with freshly lighted cigar ia
bis mouth. 'But have always smoke
here 'No smoking allowed ). you will
have to throw away your cigar The
demand was grumblingy complied with
and five minutes after the gentlem an
coming out Jaw tho potter complacen fly
finishing the Havana which be had been
comeplled to cast away.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-08

A preacher, whose custom il va, to
indulge in very long sermons, exchanged
with one who preached short ones. AT
about she usual time for dismissing, the
audience began to 60 out, until nearly
all had left, when the sexton. who had
stood it as lung as he could. walked up to
the pulpit stairs, and said to the preach
er in whisper, "When you have got
through, lock up, will you, and leave
the key at my house next to the church !"
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FAKEPARYICULAR NOTICE.

Dr.. addresses all those who have injured
themselves by improper indulgence and solitary
habits, which ruin both body and m ind, uniting
them for eitLer business study, society or mar
rage.
effects produced by the early habits of youth,
viz; Weakness of the Back and limbs, pains In
che head, dimness of sight, loss of muscular
power, palpatatidn of the heart, Dyspepsia, ner-
vous In liability, Derangement of the digestive
actions, General deb ility, symptoms OF con-
sum .ions, &c.
NENTALLY.-The fearful effects on the mind
arc much to be dreaded. Loss of memory,
Confusion ofideas, Depression of spirits, Evil
Poeeboldings, Aversion 70 society, selt-Dis
sxust, Love of solitude, Timidity, &C., are some
Q fihe evils produced.
Thousands of persons of all ages can now
,-dge what is the cause of their decling health,
losing their vigor becoming weak, pale, ner-
vous and emaciated hav ing singular appear
snos about the eyes, cough and symptoms OF
Gonsum2 tor.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-08

!, a DktIcATs CoMpLIxENr-A young
LADY, being addressed by gentleman
much Older than herself. told him the
only objection which she had to union
with him, was the probability Of his dy-
ing before her, and leaving her to feel
the sorrows Of widow-hood to which he
made the following Ingenious and delicate
complimentary reply: BLESSED is the
man that has virsuous wife for tbs
number OF his days shall be doubled"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-08

REtIeIoN AT HoMs.-"Let then learn
said Paul, to show pity a,
home" Religion begins in tho family.
One of the hottest sancsuaries on earth i,
home. The family alter is more vsnera-
BILE than any altar in cathedral. The
education of the soul for eternity begins
BY the Preside. The principle of love
which is to be carried through the uu-
iverse, is first unfolded in the fami
ly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-08

TUST RECEIVED AT THE DRUG
~ And VARIETY STORE an assortment OF
Fresh CANDIES, COMMON
and FANCY, FIGS, RAISINS,
CURRAiTS, ClTR0N, LEMONS,
ORANGES, NUTS &C., &C., all as cheap as
the cheapest. ,
June 1T. b. SCHMlIT'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-02-08

Iowa women put starch in coffee for
their husbands. but it don't seem to .tif-
fen them. Druggists fool them, and
won't sell them arssnies
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TALL AND WINTER

RIBBONS, MILLINERY AND STRAW
GOODS.
ARMSTRONG, GATOR 4 co.
Importers ana jobbt RS of a.
Bonnets. Trimming and velvet Ribbons,
Bonnet Silks, Satins and velvets, Blonds
Netts, Grapes, Rouches, Flowers, Feathers
Ornaments, - ~e - 7 -~''- p
STRAW BONNETs g. LADIES' HATS,
TRIMMED AND UNTRIMMED
Shaker hoods. SC.
237 and 239 BALTIMORE STREET,
t-.'. . 1r- BALTIMORE MD.
Offer the largest Stock to be found in this
Country, and uneaualed in choice variety
and cheapness, comprising the latest Euro
pean novelties. - +.-:..-..- 81, b.
Orders solicited, and prompt attention
given. .--.. a. ..-s-.-,--.
sep. 7-3 mo pd.
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XXIATCHEs & JEWELRy

American, Anchor Duplex and Cylinde
watches, and large stock of Jewelry at Ba
gelts. And watches and clocks carefully
paired, at prices lower than tks lowest and
wSfrantsa for ore yeSy.
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CHINN Co.,,
Succ Es soRs TO S'AMUEL HARTLEY,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
No 13 Union Street,
ALEXANDRlA,v VA.

NB Particular attention paid to the selling
of Flour. Grain, and all other kinds OF Country
Produce, and filing orders for Groceries, Gu
ano, Seed, Plaster, Fish, Salt, &C., &C., at low
est market rates.
inF Agents for the Ground Top" Hydraulic
cement.
;t9i
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2nftifal.
THE SPIRITUAL LIFE.

There's a wilderness in Gods mercy,
Like tho wilderness Of the sea
There's Kindness in his justice
Which is more than liberty.
Their is no place where sarth's sorrows
Are more felt than up in heaven,
There is no place where earth's wailings
Have such kindly judgment given. .-'
For the leys of God il broader
Than the measures of mans mind,
And the heart of the Eternal
Is most wonderfully kind.
If eur love we're but more simple,
We should take bin at his word.
And our lives would be all suns hine
In the sweetness Of our Lord!