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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-07-25
4 Few Hints on Wheat Culture.


Farmers are beginning to think about
preparing their ground for wheat. A
few words on the subject may not be in
appropriate. When The ground is pro-
perly prepared, and the seed properly
sowu-the wheat crop, on farms distant
from market, is one Of the most prof.
table. There lie but little wheat put in as
as it ought TO be. In too many eases,
the ground is plowed but once and then
but three Or four inches IA depth. Gan
Il heavy crop be expected from such
preparation p The so should be plowed
to The depth of. at least, IL inches, and
it should be plowed two or three times
before the seed is sown. Some practice
sub soiling. and say that it pays them
abundantly. By this depth of blowing.
not only is there more plant food furnish
ed-not only can the roots run dcwu
deeper in the soil, and thus be able to
better Withstand tho uphcaving of the
earth by the winter fros,s-not only car
they better endure the severe droubshs Of
the succeeding spring (such as we have
just passed through but what is more
important than all, the great depth of
soil furnishes an excellent drainage for
the winter rains. allowing the water to
work down into the soil, and to gradually
work off, thus preventing winter-killiUg
by the plants being heaVed out BY the
constant thawiug and freezing. end the
upheaval OF the soil, whore il is moist,
exposing the roots ofthe plants to the
drying winds and cutting frost. Not
winter passes but in some sectien or
other, or in all sections. we hear that the
wheat is winter killed" And so it is,
when put in SO shallow but. when put
il properly no such complain: will be
heard. 553 .s.
In selecting ground for wheat, choose
that which is rolling and naturally we'll
dyained. In the Northern climate, where
snow falls and lays upon the ground ell
winter, this is not, SO important. But
here, where We have rain instead of snow
where it thaws one day and freezes the
next, or does both @ the same day-it
is q matter of the first Importance. 1t is
also weH 10 plow the ground in what are
termed back burrows, leaving open or
water furrows to carry of the surplus
water. H.s
We urge the value of the drill in
patting in the seed It can certainly be
done more evenly, and the plants will be
less liable toNbe heaved out. The yield
will also prove greater.
Seed is matter of the first Importance
None bus the plumpest aud best should
ever be used Il should be famed and
re-fsnued. aud all the foul seed and light
kernels blown from it. Then it should
be washed in lime water, or other pickle,
removing everything from the kernel that
may affect the health of the plant.
The little extra labor used in cleans
ing and purifying the seed, viii rewsrd
one hundred-fold. Then cheat or
chess. oats, smut, &C., will be strangers
to the coming crop,the succeeding spring,
and the field will be pleasant sight to
behold.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-07-25
Unconscionable Legislators.

A hard hit at the Virginia Legislature
oflass win ter is circulating in Richmond,
1t appears that party, who had his own
reasons for making the inquiry, approssh
ed Pennsylvania railroad mar, and
asked him fatty whether his company in
tend to spend any moro money in Rich
mond '.No, sir, no; enpatically no."
was the excited reply. why not ~
"l'll tell you why, sir. The members
of the Pennsylvania Legislature ere
gentlemen ,sir-perfect gentlemen You
don't have to bribe them but once, but
bringing his fist in virtuous Indignation
down upon the table, these id scoun-
drels in Virginia have no more conscience
than hog. and you never know when
you are done buying :hem."
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-07-25


EuGsNIE's JEuELs. French En-
press has disposed of her magnificent
collection of jewels. This splendid array
Of rich and rare gems was sold in London
on June 20, there being iu all upwards
OF enc. hundred lots. The total reached
was more than $250,000. Among the
lots were several splendid rings Of pearl
land brilliants "a present from the
Khedive of Egypt and necklace COM
posed Of fortysone large pearls, I'll
matched in size. and several splendid
brooches, composed of emeralds in she
centre set rouad with triliants. Among
the purchasers were members Of several
OF tho most aristooratio families in
Eugland.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-07-25

The long dry summers of the past two
years in New England, and in some 9TH
er portions of the country, which so
greatly reduced the hay crop and obliged
farmers. to have recourse to many new
and unusual expedieuts for wintering
their stocks, would seem to suggest tho
policy of providing against similar con
tingencies in the future by increasing
the portion of root crops. Our dry sea-
sons seems to be growing yearly longer
and severer, and the suggestion thrown
out would seem to US to be the best safe.
guard against them. Less number of
acres Of hay, an increased number Of
Rutabagas, Swedcs, carrots and Mangold
Wurtzels, would not only, obviate the
the scarcity of hay resulting from dry
seasons, but would otherwise benefit the
stock to which they are fed.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-07-25

CEMENT FOR GRATING Il saw in the
February number Of The Homestead,
recipe for Grating Cement, that was
highly recommended have one that
| think is superior to any that 1 ever
beard of, and made as follows:
Melt one pound Of common resin over
gentle fire ada to il on ounce of beef
tallow. and stir it we'll. Take it from
the fire, let it cool down little, and
then mix with it a tablespoonful of spirits
OF turpentine, and after that about seven
ounces of alcohol The alcohol cools it
down so rapidly, that it will be necessary
to put 1t again on the fire, stirring it oe-
casioually. The utmost care should be
exercised, to prevent the alcohol from
taking Ere. This cement will continue
in plastic state, but needs to be kept in
closed vessel, to prevent the evspora-
ton of the alcohol. Tt is easily applied.
and all wounds that have seen covered
with it have seen covered with it have
healed with astonishing rapidly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-07-25

QUEER ORNANaNrs.-Mexiean women
of the weather. class use as ornaments
live flies, which emit a bright, phosphor-
esoeat light. In order to catch these
bugs the Indians faaten live coal to a
stick aud move to and fro in the dark
The cucujo thinks this 8 rival, in his
anger dart, toward ii. and finds the grave
or his liberty in the hands of the trapper.
The Indians find ready sale for them in
The larger cities, where they are Dough
at about two reals (25c.) dozen. They
are kept in elegant little cages. fed on
slices of sugar cane, and baahed twice 0
day. In The evening they are put. into
little saoks, shaped ike roses, and attach
ed to the ladies' dresses. Tho light these
bugs emit surpasse5 in briljancy the re-
lection of the purest diamonds. The
daily bath is necessary, as without il
they EN- it no lighs.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-07-25

REMEDY FOR CoRNs.-Mr. Rose, q
merchant of San Diego. announces that
these creators Of SO much torment in the.
world. can easI'y and surely be cured by
applying good coat of gum arabic
mucilage every evening on going to bed.
He had them for nearly forty years, and
tried nearly ell the corn remedies in
existence. without relief, until he tried
the above, which readily cured him 10 a
few weeks.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-07-25
A agricultural and Domestic

To CLEAN MuDpy WATER,-A little
dissolved alum is very effective in elenr-
ing muddy water. IF thrown into a tub
ofsoapsuds, the soap cu7dles, and accom-
panied by tho mud particles. sink to the
bottom, leaving the water above clear and
pure In times of scarcity of water, this
may be used again for washing clothes.
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gnetifaI.
LAND OF THE SOUTH.

Land Of the South, imperial land
How proud thy mountains rise /!
How sweet thy scenes on every hand,
How fair tn, covering skies
But not for this, oh! not for these,
love Thy field to roam,
Thou hast doarer spell to, ms
Thou art my native home.
Thy rivers roll thy liquid wealth
Uneaualed to the sea !; ..
Thy hills and valleys bloom with health,
And green with verdure be.
But not for thy proud ocean streams,
Not for their azure dome
Sweet sunny soutAA-I cling to thee.
Thou art my native home.
And Heaven best gift to man is thine,
God bless thy rosy girls!
Like sylvan flowers they sweetly shine,
Their hearts are pure as pearls,
And grace and goodness circle thom,
Wherein their footsteps roam Ii
How can then, whilst leving them.
Not love my native hame. .si7t1r
VI. i.e
. Land Of the South, imperial land.
Then here's health 10 thee!
Long as thy mountain barriers stand,
Mays't thou be blest and Free
May dark dissensiou's banner ne'er
Wave ger thy fertile loan;
But should it come there's one will die,
To save his native home
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-07-25
Busuow let me tell you this. If the
time comes when YOU must Law down the

time comes when you must lay down the
fddlo and the bow. because your fingers
are too stiff, and drop the foot-sculls
because your arms are, too weak, and
after dazzling awhile with eyeglasses.
come at last to the nndisguised reality OF
speotacles ; if the time comes when that
fire of life we spoke Of has burned SO low,
that where its flames reverberated there
is only the sombre stain of regret, and
where It's GOALS glowed only the white
ashes Chat cover the embers of memory
don't let your heart grow cold, and you
may carry oheorfulness and love with you
into the teens Of your second century. if
you can last go long. -hoLMEs,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-07-25

This world is slla.dssssng show" said
a priest to crlpris On The gall,ws. Yes.
was the promps reply. but il you have
no objection I'd like 70 see tie show a
little longer
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-07-25
Ito EVERY ONE
W RGINIA TELEGRAPH COMPANY

Wy RGINIA TELEGRAPH COMPANY
" .s. a.. ALEXANDRIA VA,
Stockholders in this Company will please take
nouce that the following acting agents are the
enly.authorized persons to make collections Of
money for this Company viz.
MOSES WALTON Director Woodstock.
COL. c.. W. MURPHY Agent MI Jackson.
CAPT. G.. B.SAMUELS " {. Front Royal.
A. B.ERlCK Director Harrisonburg.
ROBT. BEVERLEY President, Plains.
VIM Il. TAMS Agent Staunton.
+ When they, collect, they will also furnish the
party paying them, with a certificate of Stock
Money paid to.any other persons except myself
will NOS be recognized. "a
GEORGE C. WEDDt RBURN
.a:;.rp Secretary and Trs asurer.
/ Harrison5nTg. Register Please copy
Feb 2a.-It
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-07-25

A c.usty old bachelor said that adams
wife was named Eve because, when she
appeared, mans days Of happiness was
drawing to close.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-07-25
AR. JOHNSTON,
DIsEasls oKIMpRUDENCE.

weakness of the Back or Limbs, Stricsures,
Affection ofthe K idneys or Bladder lnyolun 4
discharges Impotence, General pen'lsy nir; sr-
Confusion q IDEAS PaIpitatioa q the dea5t
aass Disease Of the Head, Throat, Nose or Skin
Affections Of the Liver Lungs, stomaef fro or
Bowesthose terrible Disorders aF, d sgol lFu
naeticsg more fatal to their victims than the
sopg 6f the Syrens to the Mariners Of Ulysses,
biightng their most brilliant hopes or antc'pa-
lions, rendering marriage, &e.,imposslpis'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-07-25
YOUNG MEN

e,.,uo;sllv, who have become the, victims Of
Stay II ce, that dreadful and destraetlTs
habit which annually sweeps 10 an an most ex.
g il sieuts and brilliant intellect who might
atg erwise have enrauced listening 3enatea with
g tbn thnnders of eloauence, waked to ecstsey
he he living Tyre, may ca il with full confidence
MARRIAGE.
gfarried persons,or Dung Men contemplating
marriage aware weaf Nsrsous ES
afo Sitv papitation, organic Weakness Ner
gons Debility, or any other Disqualification
sPf He who iaooshimseif under the care Of Dr.
j. may religiopsy eonde IN MS non oh bs skill
gentleman, and confidently rely up0A LIS
as physician.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-07-25

JAMS W. MALLS. B. W. MALLS
JAMES W. MALLS & SON,
DEALERS IN
Doors, Sash, Binds, Paints. HardW are
Lead, Oils, Cement, Calcfned Plaster, &c.
No 1877 King Street,
ALEXANDRIA,, VA
apr. 81! IT, Toms Gas h
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-07-25
YOUNG MEN.

whs have injured themselves by certain pfaf
Gs earned med from evil companions or at school, TIE
ctccts Of which are nightly felt even n Hmsn
s9d not sp bob mind and body should
Ps'b{ hat pity hat Young man, toe hope nI
,; con r ana the pride Of his parents, should
be- spatched from all prQspects and eEo%,ant ~ OF
lFa by the consequences deYiatlng iso st
{,b III Snch persons must, before oomtenPla-
t;an go
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MARRIAGE,

Reflect that sound mind and body are the
most necessary requisites to promote e0nnuDia,
,tsIpnprrh life becomes weary pilgr image, ahe
'nrore ct hourly darkens TO the view the mind
Becomes Swallowed with despair and Ill Cd VIII II
The melancholy reflection that the happiness OF
.otbar is biich red with our own.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-07-25

TTOOE, g. JOHNSTON,
(Successor to Fowle 4 Co. }
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
For the sale ofevery description of
FLOUR, GRAIN, COUNTRY PRODUCE &c
No. Prince treet,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Consignments solicited. Bags furnished " hen
ordered. Agents New York Steamship ON
pany Goods forwarded free fcom mission.
July Is.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-07-25

II ar the Royal College of suTgeonsal o1nnsa
raduae oons Of the NEST emlnsht G nart Of
in he United st bsS .p ppa i in tie hospitals Of
hoSo ps nas P ISia and elsewhere, has
59hh'' so",a If the most astonishing cures that
i sg s1e s" Known many roubed with ringing
IN the heaa when asle spSs great SOUNDS Rd
rousness, being alarmed , at spaae" attended
s,a'e,;,les with arrangement OF MIND were
cured Immediately 1onrcp
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sslfsrelIaneons Cards.

Nearly all diseases originate from 1ndi.
gestion and Torpidity the Liver, and relief
is always anxiously sought. after. III the
Liver. is Regula ted in its action, health isal-
most Invariably secured. Want of action. in
the Liver cawsesa Headache, Constipation,
Jaundice, Pain in the Shoulders, Cough, Chiils
Dizziness, Sour Stomach, bad taste in the
mouth, bilious attacks, papitation of the heart
depression of spirits, or the blues, and hun.
LIVER REGULATOR is the best remedy
that ever been discovered. 1t acts mildly,
etfectually, and being a simple vegetable com
pound can do no Injury in any quantities that
it may be taken. . 1t is harmless in every way;
it has been used for 30 years, and hundreds
of the good and great from all parts OF the
country will vouch for its being the purcst and
best. g sf
The Symptoms OF Liver Complaint are IN
easne IS and pain in the side. Sometimes the
pain is in the shoulder, and is mistaken for
rheumatism. The stomach is affected with loss
of appetite and sickness, bowels in general
co.tive, sometimes alternating with lax. The
head is troubled with pain, and DULL heavy
sensation, considerable loss of momory, accom-
panied with painful sensation OF having left IN
done come thing which ought to have been
done Often complaining of weakness, de-
bility. and low spirits Sometimes many ofthe
above symptoms attend the disease, and at
other times very few of them; but the Liver is
generally the organ most involved. :,
Price ST 90 per package; sent by mail,
postage paid, Sl,l5: prepared, ready tor use,
in bottles, 81 80.
Manufactured only by
june lS72--lyr. j. II. ZElLlN & co.
Macon Ca, and Philadelphia.
FOE SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS,
, 1872-11-11
The Boston Horror.

Boston, Nov. 9.-Two men we're arrested, yes
terday, named Alley and Barrett, both team
sters, for the murder Of Ellis, whose remains
we're found floating in barrels in the Charles
River.
Alley was committed, th& afternoon, to await
the result Of the inquest inf0 the death Of Abjah
Ellis. The circumstantial evidence is strong
against him. Barrett, the other suspected
party, had no connection with the murder.
Special Despatch to The Chicago Tribune.
New YORK, Nov. 9.-Tle Boston papers to-day
state that the horrible murder OF AblJah Ellis,
whose body Was found in the Charles River on
Wednesday, was committed deliberately IN cold
blood, and for paltry amount OF money He
was sober, honest, industrious, and frugal. H. HlH
habit was always to carry from $500 to $ooo on on
his person Although be left his lodgings at 10
East Dover street at 4:30 On Tuesday morning
and did not return, he vas seen "a1k-
ing rapidly on Washington street py
m acquaintance On Tuesday evening. lie owned
the house No. 1G3 East Dover street and leased
the adjoining one, underlethng to several small
families and reserving q room for himself on the
third floor He took his meals at boarding
house on Smith avenue. The general theory IS
that he was murdered for the money IN his
pocket, and that the assaesins omitted to take
his watch for fear OF Identification. The barrels
and shavings in which his mutilated remains
we're found form clue which the detectives ara
eagerly Investigating.
, 1872-11-11
FEMALE SUFFRAGE.


4 Prominent Lady of st. Louis Seeks
Damages for Being Deprived of Her
Franchise.
Miss Virginia T, Minor, Of this city, applied at
one Of the registering offices to be registered as
72e and her ns EeqqSss ths ~as onattnoa 5stnfsd
Of Missouri provides that only male
citizens are entitled to vote. To-day, Mrs
Minor, joined by her husband. as the law re-
quires, entered suit, in the Circuit Court against
Reese Rapperaon, tie Registrar, claiming dam
ages in tie sum Of SD, 900. The plaintiff.
petition protests against The deei5e1 df Of the
in Conflict with the constitution Of the United
States, and cites several sections thereof
to aubstantiate her claim to citizenship.
Mrs. Minor is the wife Of Francis Minor, a
highly respectable lawyer Of this city,
at present the Clerk Of the Supreme
Court Of the State. He has been al
active worker in the woman's movement and
brings this suit to test the claims Of woman to
the elective franchise, and will carry it, neces~
sary, to the United States Supreme Court. The
case will be argued by Judge John N: krun,
aud the result will be looked for with great in =
terest by this community.
, 1872-11-11
GENERAL MEADE.


Preparatfons for the Funeral Of the
Distinguished Dead.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 9.-Last evening the
Councils committee, having the funeral OF the
late General Meade in charge, met General
Drum, who has temporary charge OF the military
preparations, and the route Of the procession
Was decided upon. There will, 1t is believed, be
no hearse in the line, but the casket will be
either carried or conveyed On gHn-carriage.
There will be at the grave firing party Of
thirty men. General Mcdowell arrived III the
city at q late hour last night.
The arrangements for the funeral Of General
Meade are nearly complete. General Mcdowell
states that detachment OF 400 regular troops,
composed Of details OF the artillery, cavalry,
and engineer corps, will arrive tomorrow night
from New York, and with them si1 artillery
horses, three drivers, and non-commissloned
officers. The horses are to be attached
to q caisson to be furnished by our local
remains viii be placed. The body will be carried
from the late residence Of General Meade to St.
Marks Church. Sixteen privates in the United
States Army will bear the casket under command
Of two non-commssioned officers. The usual
services of the Episcopal Church for the dead
will be held. After the services the body will be
placed upon the calsson, and, With CIVIC and
military escort, conveyed to it's final resting
place.
Tbs Committee Of the Council have decided
to make use Of the steamer Undine to convey
the remains from the landing at Fairmount to
NEW ~ YonK. % Nov. 9.-Four batteries Of the
First United States Artillery, under BreVet
Lieutenant Colonel Closson, are ordered to
Philadelphia, to attend the funeral OF General
Meade.
TRENTON, n. j., Nov. s;-Gogernor Parker has
issued circular to the State officers, calling at
iention to the death OF General Meade, in which
he refers in patriotic terms to his fame as sol
der, and recommends that the various State de-
partments be closed on the day OF the funeral
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 9.-General Mcdowell, in
charge of the funeral Of General Meade, Issued
an order tonight giving the programme Of the
funeral cortege on Monday morning. It has
been finally decided to take the body from the
salute Of three yoleys will be fired upon the
boat leaving the landing Minute guns gh1 vii pc pc
cemetery Services will take place at Il 2 n.
The pall~bearers are Lieutenant General sher-
idan, Major Generals Humphreys, Parke, and
Wright, Rear Admirals Turner and Lardnor,
Commodores Scott and Mullany.
, 1872-11-11
UTAH..

miscellaneous News of the Territory.
SALT LAKE C1Tx, Utah, Nov. 9.-The great
the r illinois Tunnel Company was decided to-day
BY the Jury in favor Of the plaintiff with nom
iI1al damages Of 95, 000 This practically settles
the whole question of title, although for some
days it has been understood that tne Emma
involved millions of dollars.
A mass meeting will be held next Tuesday
night for congratulahon On the reelection OF
Grant.
The rumors set aaoat in the East BY Tom
Fitch, that there would be trouble and plooasnea
between the Gentiles and the Mormous during
the next two or three months, is utterly IN
founded Never was there less apprehension OF
difficulty than now.
The most extensive preparations are being
made on the Union Pacific Railroad to prevent 4
SNOW blockade this winter.