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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-24

David Rittenhouse, Of Pennsylvania;
was q great astronomer, lie was e skill
tuii in measuring the sizes Of planets
and in determining the position Of the
stars. But he found that such was the
distance Of the STAR silk thread stretch
ed across the glass Of his telescope,
would entirely cover q star; ard more
over, that silk fibre, however small,
placed upon the glass, would cover so
much of the heavens that the star, if q
small one and near the pole; would re
main obscured behind that silk fibre,
several seconds. Thus silk fibre ap-
peared to be larger i'll diameter than a
star. You know that every star is q
heavenly world, world Of light, a sun
shining upon other worlds as our SUI
shines upon this world.
Our sun is $4,000 miles IN diameter,
and yet, seen from distant star, our
sun could be covered, obscured, hidden
behind thread, when that thread was
near the eye, although in a telescopo.
Just so we have seen some who ne
yer could behold the heavenly world.
They always complained Of dimness Of
vision, dizziness of comprehension,
when they looked in the heavenly di-
rcction. Yon might strive to comfort
them in affection, OF poverty, OF dis
tress; but no, they could not see Jesus
as the Sun OF Righteousness. You
may direct their eyes to the star OF
Bethlehem through the telescope of
faith and holy confidence; but alas!
there is secret thread, a flament, a
sllken fibre, which, holding them i'll
sebserviency to the world, in some way
to secure the light, and Jesus, the Star
of Hope, is eclipsed, and their hope
darkened. There are times when
very small self Identification, very lit
tie love of pleasure, very small thread
may hide the light. To some sinners
Jesus, as Saviour, appears very far of,
but far off as he may appear, he certain
ly can and shall be seen where the
heart lets nothing intervene.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-24
Our Ground of Rejoicing.

o that l knew where 7 could find
him job xxiiis3s
Let lis come boldly unto the throne
Of grace, that we may obtain mercy,
and find grace o|help in time of need
Heb. IL. le.
T am weary With my grooming. -Ps
vi g..
Cast thy burden upon the Lord; and
he will sustain thee -Ps. ". %.
My tears have been my meat day and
nfsht.--Ps. xiii 8.
a'hey that SOW in tears shall reap in
s joy.-Ps. cxxyi. 5.
e% Consider mine enemies, for they are
many.-Ps. XIV. 10. n
If God be for us. who can be against?
us Rom. viii 81.
Fearfulness and trembling are upon
ne. -Ps. ". 4
Fear not, for I have redeemed thee, |
have called thee by name:thon art mine
Isaiah xiii l.
Who is sufficient for these things
2 Cor. IL 10
My grace is sufficient for thee
Tor. XII 0.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-24

A man out West who married a
widow has invented device to cure
her Of externally" praising her former
husband. Whenever she begins to
descent Oh his noble qualities, this in
genious number two merely says-Poor
dear man! How / wish he had not
died !" and the lady Immediately be-
gins to think Of something else to talk
about
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-24

We hear of stealing g kiss. But
why should a lady charge a gentleman
with stealing what she didn't have till
he gave it to her-the gift being the
very thing she calls theft
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-24
'EIIRGINIA TELEGRAPH y0MPAN
ALEXANDRIA VA,

Il TO THE WEST!
Before making your arrangements to follow
the ADVICE Of the thousands who have already
gOne,' it would be well to consider what has
been done to make the journey yonr Homes
in the West as pleasant and as free from dan
ger as human skill and foresight can accom-
pllsh.
BY consolidation and construction a road has
been Put into operation on the shortest posi-
Bile line from Mas hvillc, Tenn, to St. Louis,
1.-THE future great City OF the world" This
line, the
ST. LOUIS & SOUTHEASTERN RAILWAY
has, during the past year, earned an en- viable
repu tation by its smooth track, prompt time,
sure connections, and the magni6cence of its
passenger equipment. Its trains are made up
ofnew and connections day cars, provided
with the celebrated Miller coupler nd platform
and the Westinghouse air-brake.
tits positively the only line:running Pull
man Palace Drawing Room Sleeping Cars
through without change trom Nashville to ST:
Louls. No other line pretends to offer such
advantages, either In distance, time, or equip
ment. Why, Then, journey by circuitous routes
Do not be induced TO purchase tickets to ST.
Louis or the West BY any other line, remember
ing that hon -s,.f,,
The est. Louis & Southeastern
is the shortest, cheapest, quic kes best and only
line under one management from Nashville to
st. Louis, and is from 60 to 200 miles the short
est to st. Louis Kansas City, Omaha Denver,
California, Texas. and all west tern points. 1t
is also the ''Chicago Shortest Line" via
Evansville. e9 ',,,s.i ID.
You can secure the cheapest rates for you, :
selves and your movables ON appiiea ton, in
person orby letter, to Charles McCabe South
ern Passenger Agent, near College street Depot
Nashville, Tenn, OF to the undersigned.
3. B. DAVENPORT,
Gen. Ticket Agent, St. Louis.
No trouble to answer questions. Hfa
m,i Nh f}->lno
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-24

A Michigander recently married fe
male Portuguese, and now people are
wondering what will come next
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-24

'Lazy folks take the most pains q
An active man who has had the rheut
matis,n doubts this.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-24

SNtENTRAL HOTEL.
- MRs. 5. HOFFMAN, PRorRIy-REss.
NEW MARKET, VA.
Having fully refttcd and repaired this we'll
known Hotel. it is open for the recep ton
of guests and boarders. New Markets. surron-
ded by number of excellent mineral springs.
among which are Su lphar, CEal, beata, Free
Stone, Sc.,-easy Of access, and situated amid
the most beautiful and picturesque scenery
Person in the cities desiring few weeks of
country air, with quiet comfort, at reasonable
rates, viii be accommodated
The Table will be an especial care the Bar
supplied with choice liquors, and the Stables
provided with best o provender
SARAH HOFFMAN.
feb. ct.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-24

At tanning down east, after an
order was given to ''return ramrods,'
one of the soldiers broke from the line.
and was off at full split. 'Hullo!'
bawled the commanding officer, where
are you going 2 Down to Squire
Muggins, to return the ramrod
borrowed of him. You said Return
ramrods!"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-24

One of our bfavest preachers says: q
have great hope Of wicked man;
slender hope of a mean one. A wicked
man may be converted and become a
prominent saint A mean man ought
to be converted six or seven times, one
right after the other, 70 give him a fair
start, and put him on an equality with
q bold. wicked man.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-24

Il >REES & PLANTS.
Z FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL
complete assortment If Standard and
Dwarf Apples, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Sber
ian Grabs, Apricots, and Nectarines Grapes
Cnrrants, Gooseberries Raspberries, Black
berries, asparagus, khubarb, Nuts, Shade and
Ornamental Trees, Hardy Flowerlng and Climb
ing Shrubs, Hedge Plant, &c. close stamp
for Catalogue and Price Li.t.
EDW'D j. EVANS ,e CO.,
Nurserymen sud SeedsmcR, York, PA.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-24
p o e T I C A L
WHAT Is LovEs

WHAT Is LovEs
BY EUGENE II. MUNDAy.
..Nhat is 4.ove?' the maiden asked.
Then wrote these words Of truth
ssWheu the brain il lightly tasked.
Loves passion IN our youth.
..When VIC enter manhooTs race;
Grasp the honors of our time,
Find them empty, worthless, bese,-
Loves solace III our prime.
when our hairs are blanched by years,
Pain and fears our thoughts engage;
st:ll it glistens through our tears
Loves habit in our age"
ieant the maiden on my chair,
Stayed my hand with playful strife,
shook her sunny silkcn hair
"Love," she whispered sis Dun life!"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-24

LADIES', MISSES, CHLDREN,s.
GENTS, BOYS AND
YOUTHS WEA.
uprising all varieties and styles, from tho
heavy Brogan to the most delicate Slipper,
made to order and of the best material.
COUNTRY MERCHANTS will find it 10
their advantage to examine my stock, from
which equally good selections can be made, at
prices that will compare favorably with those
of the Northern cities.
In the RETAIL DEPARTMENT I hove all
he latest styles Of LADIES, GENTLEMkN's
nd CHlLDRLN'S BOOTS, SHOES, GAIT
ERS and Sill PIERS FINISHED in the most q
egantmanner, aud warranted durable.
Satisfaction in all cases guaranteed.
mar. 27-3mo.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-24

TIE Table
will be furnished in real old Virginia Sly le
MY BAR will always contain full line of
CHOICE Z 70 q @ RS.
Parties visiting Woodstock on Court and
and other public days will find am
pie accommodate ions for man and beast. Jul
reymeA?and Witnesses boarded at lowest
rates. Horses carefully ATTENDED.
An experience of 81 years as public SER
vani is sufficient guarantee. Returning
| thanks for past patronage, respectfully ask
n continuance. G. NEEB.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-24
WONDERFUL!

Ut is wonderful how che4n goods can bs
I bought al III Z store of Haas 4 Bro. Tho
secret has juss been unfolaed Short profits
:. ID ouiek sales. .or CASH OF PRODUCE
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-24

AIDES ana MASSES CATERS
Ia for sale cheap by
S. a DAN "a
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-24

4 OEPRiN'FiNn
y neatly executed at this sitice.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-01-30
CONGRESSIONAL.

The House committee on Currency and Banking will bring in bill to repeal the usury clause of the banking law
 Bancroft Davis has been nominated and confirmed as Asst. Sec. of State.
 Secretary Delano has returned from Cuba.
 The Senate Committee are opposed unanimously to the soldiers land bill.
 The Louisiana investigation began, Fri day.
 Secretary Boutwell, has made arrange ments for the funding of $500, ,000, 900 5's through Jay Cooke & Co.,, Morton, Bliss & Co.,, on the syndicate" plan.
 The postal telegraph bill is expected to pass the Senate.
 Gov. Hawley presented the petition of professors and others requesting @ re- mission to Japan of the $500, ,OOO indem- nifty, on Monday.
 It appears that the President's house is very inconyeniont, and a new one is pro- poeSd.
 Inaugural ball tickets are to be $2O each, and no dead-heads.
 The two Credit Mobilier Committees have been diligently examining witnesses during the week past.
 The difference of statement between Oakes Ames and the congressman he dealt with widens every day.
 The Wilson Committee have brought to light the fact that MT. Durant contrib uted $1O, ,O00 to the election of ex-Senator Harlan of Iowa and that large corrup- tion fund was used in Congress at the start of the railroad.
 Senate. Tuesday of last week the legislative appropriation bill was reported. The sloop bill was amended so as to limit cost of cost of construction to mil credentials were pre- sented.
 On Wednesday the bill abolishine the frank1ng privilege was passed, B to 16.- A vote of thanks was passed to Capt. Ritchie for saving over 40 people from the wreck of the Metis.-A bill passed abolishing the grades of admiral and vice admiral-The ten sloop bill was amend ed and passed.-A bill was reported for the distribution of the money awarded at Geneva.
 On Thursday bill was introduced for pneumatic tube road from New York to Chicago go.-The legislative appropriation bill was discussed. An amendment was offered withholding payments for freight to the Pacific railroads.
 On Friday, the legislative appropria- ton bill was discussed, and an amend ment raising congressmen's salaries to SS 900 was voted down.-The Finance committee report against replacing bank bills with greenbacks. S30, 900 was ap- to the Louisiana, Arkansas and Alabama election investigation.
 On Monday, Q resolution was adopte1 the Secretary of the Treasury to withhold all payments due railroads for which the United States have advanc- ed interest on the bonds, giving the com panies right, however, of pursuing their
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-01-30
woodbuFy.

On Friday morning last, young man named Beers, said to be from Morris, was found in 8 perishing condition by the roadside, in Pennsylvania district; he hay ing lain out on the snow drifts during the night He was taken to house not far distant, where he now lies in q critical condition.
 -Dea. Linsley has sold his large tene- ment, which was formerly . Methodist meeting house, to Landlord Traver, who is remodeling it and fitting it up for ho- tel, so that travellers will fad, once more, a pleasant home in the center of the vil- lage.
 Report says, the papers in a islander case have been served; damages, $10, 900. The parties have high standing in town, and 1t IS hoped the matter will be amica- ply arranged at an early day.
 The First church and Society have raised nearly $2,OOO for an organ, and are intending to give the choir and congrega- tion the benefit resulting from its use. But when It may be about the year -.
 PAOUARAUa
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-01-30
STATE ITEMS.

Deacon David Sherwood died at Bridge port, Friday, aged 95.
 Bromham, the New Haven incendiary, has been convicted of arson. The Connecticut rose over 15 feet above low water mark, at Hartford, last week.
 Miss Dickinson's lecture at New Haven is to be replaced with Barker on the Sun.
 The Boston chess players have chal- lenged the Hartford players to match by telegraph. -...
 Stamford people ara canvassing for 8 concert by the New York Philharmonic society.
 The Patti Mario concert expected at Hartford failed because only Sl45 worth of tickets were sold.
 Thousands of tons of pig iron are wait ing transportation over the Housatonic railroad at Bridgeport.
 New Haven Republicans were united on Harrison at their town caucus, last week, and seemed inclined to denounce the repeal of the Usury law.
 Mir. John Olmstead, father of Frederick Law Olmstead, died at Hartford, last week. from injuries received in falling on the sidewalk. He was 81 years of age.
 Prof. Tyndan was given dinner at the New Haven House at the conclusion cf his course of lectures in that city. Gov. Jewell made the best, if not the most sci entific speech of the evening.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-01-30

legal claims. if they Lave any, in the courts. M
 House-On Tuesday of last week resolution was passed looking to eouaIi- zation of pay among retired army of ficers.-Niblack has been decided to ho entitled to seat from Florida.
 On Wednesday the ship-bullding bonn ty bill was defeated, 121 to CA mes sage came from the president vetoing a bill regarding the court of claims.
 On Thursday the Bowen-DeLarge IS. c. contested election case was taken up and it was decided that neither claimant nor sitting member was entitled to the seat.
 On Friday bill was passed re6 ewing alcohol for scientific purposes from tax ation.-Investigationa into the Dubuoue and Sioux City railroad was voted.-Tho Uruguay ministers salary was reduced to $7, 300 and the Vienna Exposition appro- priation to $200, 0.-The diplomatic ap proprlation bill was passed.
 On Saturday $500,000 additional ap proprlatlon for construction of the Bos- ton postottice was reported
 On Monday vote was had on taking up the bill refunding the cotton tax: Yeas 76; Nays, 105.-The amendments of the Senate to the bill abolishing the franking privilege were adopted and the bill passed: 143 to 49.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-01-30
coshen..-No. 9A,

Our people were satisfied with no mails Friday, but Saturday morning a company of men went with the mail to the Housa- tonic. and IS men with plenty of teams made good road through the immense snow drifts so that the mail went to the Naugatuck.
 Delegates to the Conventions: iState.---Henry Norton, R. F. Cook, M. D. r. Smith, Albert Sperry.
 Coagressios,ai.- $. Wadhams, Will Der H. Wadhams, Frank. ". Griswold, Noah O. Miner.
 .Senatoria! Hubert s. Scoyille, Chas. J. Porter. Julius l. Merwin. Cullen E. Holcomb. ~
 Probute Watts H.. Brooks, Joseph Palmer, Henry Norton, Aianson Stoddard.
 Ioscn Gomnafttee.-C. J. Porter, Hu- bert s. Hcoville, Frank ". Griswold.
 Toted, that each delegate be empower ed to appoint his own substitute. H. N.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-01-30
New. Preston.

The friends of Rev. Henry Upson met sat the parsonage. last Wednesday, for the purpose of giving him substantial proof Of their hearty cooperation and good feeling.
 Washington contributed the first sleigh load of arrivals, in the shape of the Prin- cipal of the Birds Nest," accompanied by large party of youthful constituents, whose fine music added much to the pleas ure of the evening.
 Kent Hollow, New Preston Hill, and Waramaug were all we'll represented, and the old parsonage was soon filled with 8 happy crowd. The young people were in their best spirits and under the enliven ing influence of laughter, jokes, and nu- merous little f1irtations, had their antici- pated good time. Our ''irrepressible" young friend from Hartford was tho de- light and admiration of many susceptible damsels.
 Everybody knows what pastoral visit" IS. People bring baskets heavily laden with good things to eat, and help each other to eat them. So the tables being set, and matters arranged by the lndefatigable committee, supper was an- nounced and enjoyed, after which an $86 roll of greenbacks was presented to Mir. Upson. with all appropriate speech. by Mir. G. c. Hitchcock in behalf Of the as- sembled company. This was responded to by Mir. Upson ill his usual feiicitcus and witty manner. Soon after. pair of boots were announced as it tho door awaiting aa owner, and proving ''iust lit, were appropriated by the Rev.
 The gathering dispersed about mid night, leaving, in addition to a we'll flied larder. many kind wishes and cheery words, emanating from cordial hearts fill ed with ''peace and good will" VDE.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-01-30
February Mo nthiies, &c.

ScRIBNERs contains: The Tehuantepec Canal; In and Around Bangkok; Sheaves; Little Miss Frere; A Court Ball at the Hague; Since Died, by Eliza,eth Stu art Phelps; My Valentine; The San Ra- fael Phalanstery; One Phase of the Mar riage Question; One Night; How Men Learned to Analyze the Sun; Covert; Bor- rowing as social Science; My Song: Ar thur Bonnicastle, by J. G. Holland; For Thoughts; Art at the Capitol; A Vision of St. Eligius; An Archaeological Break fast; Editorial Articles.
 Scribner & Co.,, New York; S4, year. See Enq. clubbing rates.
 The ATLANTIC contains: English Folk Songs; Beyond; Boy-Life in Scottish Country Seat, by Robert Dale Owen; The Bride of Torresdale; Thomas Jefferson Secretary of State, by James Parton; Over Diamond Necklace; A Chance Ac- quaintance; 4 Mystery, by John G. Whit eAC4, AuAoSY SYASAaS1cSS "A hOus AOA AAauS glers; A Curiosity of Literature; Lost; Edible Fungi; The Telegraph and the Postofice; Recent Literature, Art, Mu- sic, Science, Politics.
 James R. Osgood & Company, Boston; Sl, year. See Enquirer club rates.
 PETERS MUSICAL MONTHLY contains: Our Little Pet; Gone to the Heavenly Garden; Hattie May, Give My Love to All at Home; Far from My Thoughts, Hymn; Fold We our Hands, Duet; Clear the Track, Strauss Galop, Piaao Duet; Les Cadeaux de Noel, Waltz; Sweet Thoughts, Nocturne; Silver Cloud Ma zurka.
 J. l.. Peters, 5s9 Broadway. \. r.. 8 a year. See Enq. Club. rates. l BLACKwooD's EDINBURGH MAGAZINE. for January, contains: The Book "; The Issues Raised by the Protestant Synod of France; \ True Reformef- Part XI; Christian Philosophy in England; The Lost Secret of the Cocos Group; Sir Tray, an Arthurian Idyl.
 Leonard Scott Pub. Co.,. New York; s4 l a year.
 OLD AND NEW. for January. contains: Old and New: They saw 2 Great Light, by E. E. Hale; Love at First Sight; Utilitarianism; Pythonia; Eighteen Hun dred Fourteen, by Edward Everett; Ups and Downs, by E E. Hale; Will liam Blake, Painter and Poet; To an Un- disciplined Writer; The Examiner; Rec ord of Progress; Fine Arts; Index, Con- tents, and Title to Vol. VI.
 Roberts Bros., Boston; $4, year.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-01-30

The January Term of the Superior court commenced Tuesday with the tri al of Dickenson's appeal from Probate, Win sted ease. Hitchcock and Woodruff for appellants; Seymour for appellee.
 Mrs. Mary Ann Langdoa sold about P acres of land distributed to her from the estate of her late father, Harley Morse, to Mir. G. E. Morse, for 8, ,0O0.
 Ths thermometer stoodat 80 below zero this Wednesday, morning.
 -Dr. Holland will lecture at Washing ton, February 18th.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-01-30

One of the most enlivening features of the HarrlsOn-Haven contest is the neat way in which the Palladium parries the sncomiums on Mir. Hayen's pIety and lib- eralitY with editorials lamenting the large amount of political piety that has come to grief in Washington, recently.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-01-30

Attention is called to the letter of MT. Hart on our outside regarding next weeks Farmezs' Reunion. We hopeto see Litch- Aeld county well represented and the vil- lage awake to the importance of the meet ing. The suggestion that the question of Milk should be discussed is very timely.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-01-30
GnQuIRER oLUBBIMo RATES.

Oar Lisahasla County subscribers may not of- tea bs ale to take advantage of the low rates S9srsa large clubs by most magazines and peri oaseah- For thsir convenience and as an extra tnaaee1sot to new county subscribers we will ss1d ths following periodicals to county subscri- bsEs. ia connection with the ExQuIRER at the HEsasa named:
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-01-30
CORNWALL.

The snow storm of last Thursday night and Friday was the most severe of the season. the wind blowing a continuous gale all the time, and blocking up many of the roads with huge drifts The Litch- field stage failed to put in an appearance, both Friday and Saturday, and the Gosh en stage did not get through on Friday, but Saturday morning Uncle Sock was on time.
 - The epizootic disease has taken an entirely new form here. As Mir. Finland CT Vai1 and wife were driving to church with horse affected with the disease, and as Mr. Vaill thought, quite sick, it play fully kicked over the shaft and becoming frightened continued kicking till it got clear from the sleigh. Fortunately no one was hurt
 The Rev. MT. Brush, of North Corn wall, preached in the South church, last Sabbath.
 - The snow in the woods has been so deep as to seriously interfere with wood- chopping and the charcoal makers are getting anxious for the snow to go of.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-01-30

A@@~ SN--A--0-ASS NAs~& ~@AA- oA SoAy NO.
 Subscribers who are in arrears must make up szrsAragss before taking advantage of the fore- eeiag propositions; and subscribers who are in advance may deduct ths amount their subscrip- tions are in advance.
 Money shOald be sent by post-ofice order, check or registered letter, If possible. If rsmittances ars made hE mail we cannot be responsible for less before the letter reaches us, but will take all risks of remittance to the clubbing periodical Rsselpe will bs returned in the next paper.