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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-07-02
THE MODEL SHEEP NAN.

"The best sheep man we ever heard
of was soldier Of Stonewall Jackson
who saw somewhere how valuable are
sheep for renovating worn out land,
and after the cruel war was over he
went home to the poor farm and
bought - ewes, all that he was able to
buy. He put them in small field of
brlars and we eds; which they soon des-
troyed, then he fed them on bran and
meal. In the winter he sheltered them
well, feeding oats, and swamp hay, and
in the spring he had thirteen fine lambs.
Saving the manure, he planted the old
briar patch with corn and harvested
fine crop. All his spare time was de-
voted to caring for the sheep. The
next spring he had more lambs; he
was able to plant more corn; then
came more lambs, when he sowed
clover and grew turnips; and now to-
dav, as a result of such small begin
nings, he has several hundred fine
young sheep, flee from disease, bring,
ing him $4,000 a year, while his farm
has become extremely fertile and he Is
rich man. We know that thousands
and thousands of poor young men have
a free course open to them to become
wealthy by beginning in the same way.
But the trouble is; the way is too
humble and slow; they want to get
along faster; they have no patience, no
faith, no pluck. Truly, it does seem
small business to watch dozen sheep,
as if to watch a dozen sheep,
were beneath the attention of bright
American youth but if said youth will
look the subject over he will see it
worthy of all his powers A young
man can well afford to sit down with a
dozen sheep on the plains, live in a
dug out, and feed on antelope meat,
rather than undertake to become indie
pendent in a city on a clerkship of ST.
600 a year."
The above from The New York
Tribune Of January Is; proves what
can be done by an energetic and per-
seveiing man, who is not too proud to
work, nor ashamed of commencing on
small capital Virginia is one Of the
greatest sheep raising States in the
Union and as there is nothing more
profitable or less expensive, it would
become one of, if not the chief indus
try of the State, one thing only pre-
venting, viz F: dogs. These great NUS
ances not only prevent sheep hus-
bandry, but eat up enough in year to
pay the interest on the State debt.
Yet Virginia Legislature has yet to
be found with moral courage enough
to tax them, and devote the money to
educational purposes. = Virgiaeia Fire
side
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-07-02
Sand YOU really love her.


"Alas! only too dearly" said the
young soldier, sadly.
Nevertheless, i must hold you to
your promise. Here is the other half
of the ring; can You produce its mate?'
"Here it is, said Eugene Merville.
''Then I, too, keep my promise, said
the domino, raising her mask, and
showing to his astonished and delighted
view the face Of the Baroness of
Waldroff.
She had seen and loved him for his
manly spirit and character, and having
found by inquiry that he was worthy
of her love, she had very adroitly
managed this delicate intrigue, and
had tested him, and now bestowed up
on him her wealth, title and affection
They were married with great pomp,
and accompanied the Archduchess to
Paris. Napoleon, to crown the happi
ness of his favorite, made him at once a
general of division.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-07-02

CHRISTIAN INCONSISTENCY To hold
high principles and live on low ones
is Christian inconsistency. We are
all more or less inconsistent. There is
no man whose practice is not worse
than his profession. no one who does
not live below his own standard. But
absolute inconsistency is wner man S
life, taken as whole, is in oppositios
to his acknowledged views and princi-
pies. If a man says 1t is more blessed
to give than receive and is forever re-
ceiving, scarcely ever giving, he is
inconsistent. If he profess that to
please God is the only thing worth liv-
ing for, and his plans and aims and
contriVances are most to please men,
be is wise for the generation of the
children of the world for the genera
ton of the children of the light he is
not wise. IF. W. Robertson.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-07-02
REMARKABLE LAKES.

On the top of a ridge of mountains
in Portugal called Estrada, are two
lakes OF great extent and depth, espec-
tally one of them, which is said to be
unfathomable What is chiefly re-
markable in them is, that they are calm
when the sea is SO; and rough when
that is stormy. 1t is, therefore, proba
bic that they have subterranean com
munication with the ocean and this
seems to be confirmed by the pieces of
ships they throw up, though almost for
ty miles from the sea.
There is another extraordinary lake
in that country which, before storm,
is said to make a frightful rumbling
noise, this may be heard at distance
of several miles. And we are also
told Of a pool or fountain, called, Fer
vencias, about twenty four miles from
Coimbra, that absorbs not only wood,
but the lightest bodies thrown into it,
such as cork, straw, feathers, etc,
which sink to the bottom and are never
seen more. To these we may add a
remarkable spring near EstremesI
which petrifes woo6, or rather encrusts
it with case of stone; but the most
remarkable circumstances is that in
summer it throws up water enough to
turn several mills, and i'll winter is per-
fectly dry.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-07-02

A French aiithoress says; "a kiss
gives more pleasure than anything
else in tie world" To this an editor
responds: 'That writer evidently never
experienced the goldfish rapture of de
setding the stairs, by sliding down the
hatisters.,'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-07-02

Nothing encourages the local press
so much as to see buzz saws introduced
The first and last INDUCTION of the local
editor to the mill owner is, like that of
the patent medicine man, "Send Tor a
circular"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-07-02

A ToUCHING RoMANCE.-Therei is a
touching romance in connection with
Ellsworths death, which became public
for the first time on the day of the
dedication of his monument. The
beautiful little incident illustrates
woman's devotion. When Ellsworth
died he was affianced to a beautiful
young lady, and she vowed to ever
after lead life of celibacy. Years
have passed over her young head and
she has not mereifully been called to
rejoin that other self whom she loved
better than life, without whom life is
death
One who knew her attended the
dedication of the monument, and in
quired first and eagerly for the beauti-
full bride of Ellsworth's lowering spirit.
She was not there. Surely she must be
dead, nothing else could keep her
from such tribute to her spirit, love.
He ascertained it was not death that
detained her. II was not convenient
for her to leave her husband and chill
dren. She had weakened on her
vow several years since.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-07-02
THE MASKED LADY.

1t was the Carnival season in Paris,
and Colonel Eugene Melville, an attach
ee of the great Napoleon's staff, who
had won his way to distinction with his
own sabre, found himself at the masked
ball in the French Opera, house. Bets
ter adapted in his tastes to the field
than the parlor he flirted but little with
the gay figures that covered the floor,
and Joined but seldom in the giddy
waltz. But at last, while standing
thoughtfully, and regarding the assem-.
bled thIong with a vacant eye, his at
tention was suddenly aroused by the
appearance of a person 10 a white satin
domino, the universal elegance Of
whose figure, manner, and bearing, con
vinced all that her face and mind must
be equal to her person in grace and
loneliness.
Though IN SO mixed al, assembly,
still there was dignity and reserve in
the manner Of the white domino that
rather repulsed the idea of a familiar
address, and it was some time before
the young soldier found courage to
speak to her
Some alarm being given there was
violent rush OF the throng toward
the door where, unless assisted, the
lady would have materially suffered.
Eugene Melville offered his arm, and
with his broad shoulders and stout
frame kept off the danger. 1t was a
delightful moment, the lady spoke the
purest French, was witty, fanciful and
captivating.
"Ah lady, pray raise that mask and
reveal to me the charms of feature that
must accompany SO sweet voice and
so graceful form as you possess ?"
"You would, perhaps, be disap>
pointed.
'No, | am sure not"
care You SO very confident ?"
eyes. l feel that you are beautiful
1t cannot be otherwise
'Don't be too sure of that" replied
the domino. ''Have you nevei, heard
of the rich poet Moores story of the
yelled prophet of Khorasan--how when
he disclosed his countenance, it's hid
eous aspect killed his beloved one {?
How do you know that | shall not
turn out yelled prophet Khorasan 2"
"Ah, lady, your every word corvin-
ces me to the contrary" replied the en-
raptured soldier, whose heart began to
feel as it had never telt before he was
already in love.
She eludes his efforts at discovery
but permits him to hand her to her
carriage, which drives off in the dark
ness, and he throws himself upon his
fastest horse, but he is unable to over
take her.
The young French Colonel becomes
moody; he has lost his heart, and knows
not what TO do He wanders hlther,
shuns his former places of amusement,
avoids his military companions, and in
short, is miserable as lover can well
be, thus disappointed.
One night, just after be had left his
hotel, figure, muffied to the very ears,
stopped him.
"Well, monsieur, what would you
with me?" asked the soldier.
''You would know the name of the
white dominoa' was the reply.
81 would, indeed" replied the officer,
hastily. GLOW can it be done?"
"F ollow me-
'sTo the end of the earth, if it will
bring me to her.
'But you must be blindfoldcd:"
every WE'LL"
"Step into this vehicle"
81 am at your command"
And away ratified the youthful soldier
and his companion.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-07-02

THE SKYtARK IN AUSTRALIA.
BY JAMES pERUYTER BLACKWELL.


igrant in Australia had carried an English
to his new home. and hung it's cage outside
at door, -The effect OF its song on the rough
s attempted to be described IN the following
Away, four thousand miles away,
Upon foreign strand,
Where flow Australia g mountain streams
Ger beds or golden sand;
Upon bright, Sabbath morn,
band of exiles met:
There was q shadow on each brow:
And every cheek was wet.
And what had touched those rugged breasts
And called into each eye
The flowing waters of the soul,
From founts that long seemed dry?
1t was bird, simple bird,
That sang its mathis there,
And brought to memory again
Old Englands landscape fair
1t touched a spring in every heart,
That sweetly warbled strain
And recoliections of the past
Came crowded DER the brain.
The cottage, with its vine-clad porch,
Rose On that distant shore,
And many unforgotton scenes
Thronged on the heart once more.
And there, upon that far-off coast,
Beyond tie oceans wave,
The visions of the past appeared
Like spectres from the grave
The rolling pillows ceas ed to flow;
The waters ceased to be
Between them and their dear old home;
Io there was no more sea!
And that far-distant tropic land,
Whose aspect was so strange,
Into old England's verdant vale,
Had passed, "a magic change.
The song bird ceased; The strain was o er
And as it died in air
The sad yet sweet illusion fed,
The Strangers land was there!
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-07-02

If there is one time more than another
when woman should be entirely alone
it is when line full of clothes comes
down in the mud.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-07-02

You can use . p0gtsgs stamp twice.
The first tin,e il Wit ssst s9ti three
cents, tie seeso5aas ,Fsff iissss sfts 4stists:
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-07-02

A Cornwall farmer tod us that his
cattle were so gentle and kind that they
followed him all over the farm, and in
passing haystack they would often
call him,upon which he obligingly gave
each one lock of hay. The traits
referred to are not uncommon among
domesticatcd animals. We were visit
ing family last week in the vicinity
of Goshen, and, having occasion to
cross field where a male COW was
grazing. when he followed us to the
gate with an eager expression, and,
lifting the gate off its hinges. he
took after us at full speed. No doubt
he would have called when we passed
haystack, but the folks were waiting
dinner for us and we couldn't stop. So
We left our coat tail and portion of
our pants on the gentle creatures horns,
and went into the house.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-07-02
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-07-02
children's Ways.

Gail Hamilton, writing of children
says; 81 should be sorry to say any
thing that might aid OF abet our idle.
lax, and worthless American fathers
and mothers But it is an lndisputa-
bic fact that children do take an i'm,
mense deal Of spelling without perna-
nent injury if there is good stock in
them. Nature seems to think more Of
substance than training, for she gives
children not when people are wisest,
but when they are freshest and stron-
gest. 1t is delightful to see children
always behaving with perfect proprie.
ty and politeness; but if they kick and
caff and scream ard grab, all is not
lost. There is a certain Governor
whom not having seen l love, because
he sends word to his son that his
gandson is the best little fellow in the
world ifyou do not til Hart him, and
always obedient if you will only not
hurry him about it. The Baby in
Breaches was standing by my chair, and
l clandestinely snatched kiss, where
upon up flew his chubby hand aud
gave me smart slap on the cheek. IL
was in my heart to retort with
thump, but l RETAINED, and by and by,
when | whispered, "Why did you strike
me2" he answered, innocently, "Be-
cause you stole kiss" Innocent as an
angel, for it was pure frolic, and Nd
malice OF rudeness at all. But we ex-
pect to take liberties with children.
and then have them perfectly wise and
aware of the exact degree of respect
to be observed toward ourselves"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-07-02

4 \ REEN'S MANSION HOUSE,
" ALEXANDRIA, VA.
JAMES GREEN, ............... PROPRIETOR.
Is frst-class hotel in every respect The citizens
of the valley, having cuisines i'll Alexandria Washing
ton, and travellers going North South will find this
an agreeable resting place the route does
require the early start by several hours Wash
ington or Baltimore. Cars and Steamboats, leave Al
exandria for Washington and every hour from
A. NJ to ~ P. NJ. Jan. TT
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-07-02

An emigrant in Australia had carried English
skylark to his home. and hung its cage outside
of his tent door,The effect of its song the rough
miners is attempted to be described IN the following
lines:
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-12-10
WITH MlcE No
AUSTIN MOWER COUNTY,. THURsDAY DEC 10, 1871
q - Intsr-0 0sses.1
DISC oONTEHT.


sJ1g sWsrs brsaeAs1 pssfams round her head,
81 ~ isst -SrushsA 1tassAnt life below
In gxhssstts. She only said s.sA!
& tssl ~ lovely Wasiths xintsr snow!''
u - like doves the snowdakss white
rlew down till ear b seemed pure % dsath-.
shesegAsd: "0h, 6oldsn summer light,
~ living With the roses brsathy'
The mn shons onsh 1sddi1f ring,
Tbs jewels glittsrsd with her tsars-
She sohhed; ..sIf Int the dad could bring
The levs ]. .seorpsd in other ysars!'
Lansing. Aieh.. 0et.. l s74. <.x.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-12-10
THkHKsG:1v1H

& In the Union services which were held
Thanksgiving Day, in the i. e Church,
the Following gentlemen took part. Revs.
Hall, Clisbee, Belden, Mills, and Emer.
son. The discourse Of Rev. H. H. Mills
we publish, trusting that our readers will
u both interested and profted by its pc.
rnsal. Il, *,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-12-10

us near the grave, He had withdrawn
His hand or turned His watchful eye for
a moments space, the gates of Hades
would have received US into their cold
embrace. Had He thought Of US as in
frequently as we of him, other wretched-
ness would have been the final scene OF
our lives.
To-day we meet to render thanks tor
the fruitage of another year; to celebrate
another harvest of overfowing abund-
ance; to rejoice at the filling of our barns
once more against stern winters reign,
and the demands of coming seed time.
What if God had sent drought, or hail.
or tornado, instead Of gentle showers and
quickening heat tempered by refreshing
breezes, have we possessed the power to
compel the earth oyield her increases
Hadthe' angry flames deluged our town. in
ruin, could we have stayed their billows
and escaped the fate of our elder sisters?
If this exemption from evils has not
been the result of. our acts and our pow
er, why not give God the praise: Has it
been chance, or blind insensate imper.
sonal law, which has spared us from evil
and crowned US with go,d,-shal1 we
look no higher than natural law,-if not,
begin st once to erect your temples and
altars, offer your peons of praise to
chance or law How long halt ye be-
tween two opinions: If the Lord be
God, follow him, but if Baal, then follow
him.
Far better, far sweeter, and more en-
abling is the child s vision of Gods hand
in every meal, every garment every
breath, every nights shelter, than the
cold ling desire which regards
these and all other blessings as matters
of course or Of chance better TO regard
Gosclsded on Fo.rsk paye.l -:
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-10
sir. joseph JeHerscns

This gentleman, who claims o.r parish,
ss his place of residence, arrived here last
week. accompanied by his own family and
chat of his eldest son. New Years day
they partook of the hospitality OF one 81
our prominent citizens, and since they have
been spending their time on their beautiful
orange island, enjoying the balrny hreezes
of our delightful Southern cline. and lux.
ariating in an abundance OF fish. tow. and
fruit.
Next week Mr.. Jefferson goes 10 New Or.
Scans, where he has made an engagement
30 play for short time at that beautiful!
.beatre, the Varieties. When he returns
nome, he will pe accompanied By party OF
gentlemen whom he has invited thither to
accompany him in the chase Although the
location of Mr.. Jefterson's winter residence
Is somewhat isolated, yet more delightful
place can not be found IN Louisiana. The
picturesque Lake Peigneur bounds his do.
main on the nerth, and its waters are al
ways filled with fine perch and other VAR.
.ies of the finny tribe. while its bosom IS
frequently blackene1 by flock. OF Wild
geese and ducks.
We have no doubt that Hr. Jefferson has
prolonged his life many years by bis judi
s,ious selection of home in healthy 3oun.
try, where there are 40 many incentives TO
pleasant exercise, and we hope to see him
play rip Van Wrinkle" forty years L"uce.-
.ets 'beft1 Surdy. BG,ri.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-10

From a communication dated az Clonrers
Vile, December %. we CLEAN the fact that
the notorious Joe Washington, alias Joe
Chicken, was arrested that morning four
miles from the town by Constable K. r.
Hutson, assisted by several OF a society
styling themselves Society OF Honest
Citizens" There were found in his poses
sion black horse, together with an End
field rife and sixshooter. Joe resisted ar
rest to the last, with his gun pointed ont of
the cracks OF his cabin, where he was con-
cealed and surrendered finally only when
his cabin was set on fire. Joe was brought
to this city by Hutson and others last Sun.
day to be lodged in jail from which he had
escaped some time ago.
About p. NJ. he asked to go into house
on Second street to purchase some cakes.
Watching an opportunity he broke from his
| guards, who fred on him. He sped down
! ST. Denis street toward Cane river, followed
| by his guards. who continued firing at him.
! He plunged down the embankment and into
the water, and when ordered to come out
defantly replied. II will when / get the
shot out of my back" He never reached
| the opposite bank. but sank in the wintry
| food never. to rise, as he had on heavy
| clothing aud shoes. Joe bore the character
| of desperate and notorious thief.
The Society of Honest Citizens alluded to
| is composed of some of the best white and
| colored men in and around C.outieyuille-
| Red Riser .Nsu*
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-10

Thousands will recall with delight tie
brilliant witticislns of the late .Themas +.
Marshall. of Kentucky. aud not few have
been charmed in listening to the easy flow.
ing rhetoric that played like light around
his classic lips, and drew his listeners to
him az magnet draws the steel. His Jokes
and bright repartees have passed through
the crucible OF repetition, until they have
become the common property Of all mirth
loving story -tellers, and are known to all.
One. and his last. came to our knowledge
the other day. which IS wo!.hy TO be EN-.
balmed.
Marshall ga. or his death bed. and his
pulse was beating its last when the veneer.
able and Rev. DR.. Venable called 20 offer
the consultations of religion to the depart.
! ing statesman. He inquired:
'Mr Marshall. do you believe i. God -
"Oh, yes, my deaS friend. do" replied
;he dying man.
"Do you think you ~il! 60 TO Heaven.
Mr.. Marshail?'
..Parson. i. is teo late now &c argue tina:
question. it has been submitted. and /
leave it to the judge
And thus, with Joke, hi- brilliancy and
| Ills wit died with them-.S. Louis Times.