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Tho New Party.

A new party movement is under way
in the United States, but thus far has
been confined TO the West. The plat
form runs somewhat as follows:
l(1.) A call for o Constitutional con-
yention 10 effect several changes in the
fundamental laws Of the United States.
among which will be the election Of
President, e.President, and Senators
directly by the people /; subordinatine
oil corporations 10 the National Gov
eminent disallowing special privileges
TO any corporation; adding largely to
the authority Of the General Govern
ment in matters affecting the transporta.
ton and trades Of the country; aud
making such banking provisions as will
allow the General Government to in
stitute banks under its own authority.
Ia An immediate agitation for com
hitting Congress and the nation at once
to tile carrying out Of the scheme Of
the Ave great artificial water routes rec
commended by tho Transportation Cons
mittee Of the Senlte-that Is, the open
ing Of the mouths OF the Mississippi,
the connection Of the Mississippi with
the lakes, the ship.canal around Nj
agara, the enlargement Of the Erie
Canal, and the joining Of the james
River with the waters Of Ohio by .
canal.
az The construction Of OF least two
direct freight railways under the au-
thnrikv NJ flie General Government. RC
as to regulate the charges Of the mair
lines Of the country.
With regard TO the currency question
the majority Of those who attend are In
favor Of imitation but as yet 1t is moi
made cardinal doctrine Of the new
party. They will await the course o.
events,
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why VIII You sunsrI

rHIItTX YEARS ExPEHIENoE uF
5fs. 81 An OLD NURSE. ~
MIS-, wIssIow,s SOOTHING SYRUP IL TIN
PRESCRIPTION or one Of the best Temais Phyal.
CLANS and nurses IN ,ha United States, and mas
oeenused for thirty years With neyertAiilre safoty
aud success ~ millions " mothers and children
ealnl o. DYHRHTKRY and DTAnRH0iA IN Chill
DRENt whether u arises from Teething or ftem
any other cause. Full directions for using will 40
company each bottle Nono oenuin0 unlesI tht
ho.iimlle o. uuRTtH PHRK1hs Il on tha ouiiids
som :, All MrD-ou. D.ll.aI Y.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-06-15
PuEn1n

The capital city Of this great region is
Pueblo, located on the old trading route OF the
sante Fa trail, Just where that ancient highway
crossed aud the trunk line OF railway now
crosses tho Arkansas river.
Pueblo IL an old, well-estahlished point. It
has beon missionary station, . trading post,
a military fort, and Is now q thriving Western
town. It's location has been determined by the
established routes Of travel for over century.
II has therefore solid foundation. It Ia now
q railway confer. Five roads, two built and
three building, converge here. AT this point
will stand tic f.'i4H. =
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-06-15

Mr.. Morton, from the Committee on Priyi-
leges and Elections, reported back tho resolu-
ton Of tho Senate OF March 10, 1873, instruct
Ing tho committee to examine and report upon
the besl and most practicable mode OF electing
tho President and vice.Presidont and pro-
yiding tribunal 10 adjust and decide al
contested questions connected Herewith,
with . lengthy written report which wAa
ordered To DO printed and placed on the calen-
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-06-15

THE wnrAT Caop.-The estimates Of
correspondents in eight Western States
indicate an average increase in the total
area OF wheat Of 8 2:10 per cent The
increase is14 per cent. in Illinois, / 3.10
per cent. in Indiana, IS $40 per cent. in
Iowa, "a per cent. in Kansas, 3 7-10 per
cent. in Minnesota, 174.10 per cent. in
Missouri, 8 per cent. in Ohio, and 4 a.10
per cent. In Wisconsin. The general
condition Of the growing grain At the
date Of the latest report was all that
could DO desired, although the crop In
Iowa has suffered somewhat from the
.depredations Of grasshoppers.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-06-15

Johnson's inodyno Liniment may be
used TO advantage where amy tlnlmcnl a deAlt-
Ablo, III rAeos Ok severe efAmps aud palms In
the stomach, II n undoubtedly tho boat article
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-06-15
A doom -IlIntrilY

We invite attention 70 tho advertisement Of
Saso'a Calarh Remedy. Our readers win bear
IA witness that We never knowingly commend
humbugs Of any name OF nature, and i large
portion Of patent medicines may eifoly 30
clAsted ~ ifapoeltlohs upon publio clednlity.
But having witnessed the beneficial oieciH o.
our family and othcru. In oaiarrii casen, wo I'M.
aualIliedly pruhounce II "a valuable medicine,
entitled 10 public confidence. Tho proprietor
conld cAeily obtain in Catpldll many certificates
OF ita merls. - Dom, lstf
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souTnrilS coLoaApo.

Southern Colorado Is the rIchest, most fer
tue, and mildest tempered section Of tho great
Territory Of Colorado. tits a statewithln IL
self Of magnificent proportions, incalculRblo
natural resources, and a diversity Of soil and
climate, and q capacity for agricultural, pas
tural mining, manufacturing, and commercial
development which render 1t aelf-suppor.ing.
/ Lying south of the Great Divide IL Is tic
most genial climate Of all Colorado.
The Arkansas, the greatest river running
from tho Rocky Mountains, gives 1t tie richest
valley and strongest water power In Colorado.
Embracing In its limits tho South Park and
San Juan country, II covers tho richest mining
districts Of tho Territory, It's minerals being
not merely gold aad silver, but coal, iron,
copper, marble, petroleum.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-06-15

Th9be.. toaio-PlagylAs ssrgr.- 0om.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-06-15

DR.. j. Walkers California Vim
egar Bitters are a purely Vegetable
preparation, made chiefly from the ma
live herbs found on the lower ranges ii
the Sierra Nevada mountains Of Califor-
nin, the medicinal properties Of which
are en- acted therefronl without the use
of 4 .ohol. The question Is almost
DAT asked, aWhat Is the cause Of tho
unparalleled success of VINEGAR BIr-
rERsip Our answers, that they remove
the cause Of disease, and the patient re-
covers his health. They are the great
blood purifier and % life-giying principle,
> perfect Renoyator and lnyigorator
Of the system. Never before In the
history Of the world has medicine been
compounded possessing the remarkable
qualities Of VINEGAR BiTTRRs In healing tho
sick Of every disease manis heir to, The1
are q gentle Purgatiye Is well as o Tonin.
relieving Congestion or Inflammation u
the Liver and Yiscefal Organs, III Bilioua
iDienaaaa
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-06-15

ouILpREn osTEs LOOK IA LIE ann
SICK
from no oihsr aaass snka having porui. IN the
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-06-15
Colorado

Colorado to-day is tho centro Of tho best,
as well as the largest emigration from tho
United States. And with reason, for both In
The way Of geographical position, internal 70
sources and capacity for dlycrslaed industry, Il
stands at tho head Of ali the Territories.
Geographically Colorado ia in tho very
van OF the column Of solid migration, being
tho westward front of that great tier Of pros
porous commemorative Which belt tho Union
Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Mis-
souri,, Kansas, Colorado. Emigration always
moves in straight lines-lhe population Of
any ono climate, soil, or temperature following
i.s parallel Of latitude. This has been tho
uniform history OF settlement in this country.
Colorado, however, viii have the advantage
OF her older sisters, in that while their scttlo-
ment was slow, fortuitous and dIslntegrased,
hers Is rapid organized and aystemalis-
while theirs was tho work Of individuals, hor's
Is thowork Of great organizations, supported
by experiences, capital and combination. She
begins at point tho others only reached
after generation. tt's - .ia
Already her condition reveals her vantage
ground and demonstrates hOr position as tho
leader OF the great column OF tho Middle
States. gs l
Colorado j. eyen now an exceptionally favor
Cd territory for any ono thinking of going
West to settle, Society Is already established
there; railway communication with tho Allan
To and Pacific States Is drcct and good tho
territorial government economically organized
and honestly administered, oxempting the
settlers from onerOus taxation. Witness tho
following items:
TAxr%-Therc wcro no territorial taxes laid
in ISIS.
punLic DEnr.-Thero IL no territorial debt
and balance Of sls, 2.1O in the treasury.
scuooLs,-The educational facilities OF tho
Territory are arst-class. The common school
system Is well organized. There arc goOdlaaica'
theological, conyontual, and boys schools.
There Is college at Colorado Springs.
The PREss.-Thero arc I daily. and 80 other
papers published in Colorado.
BANKS. There arc q banks,
TEIraRAru, There are 1913 miles.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-06-15

AnAmepdment providing for woman suffrage
in the District Of Columbia gave rise 70 q long
debate, and was finally rejected the bill wa
then rejected, 10 TO 20.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-06-15

viii destroy Worms without injury 10 ihs china
being perfectly With. and free Nom All eoiorinn
or other injurious ingredients a,naily used IN
worm preparations, li-lfl
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-06-15
TnH cENTINNTAI

Tie House concurred in the Senate amcnd-
mont 10 the Centennial BILL providing that the
United States shall not DO Liable, directly ortn-
directly, for any expenses attending tho OK
hfbition.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-06-15
xLIIId UNITED STATES CONaREss.


: To revise and consolidate the statutcs OF tho
United Statoa In force on Doc, 1, 1873.
To M apart certain portion Of the island OF
Maclinas n tho straits Of Maekinac, Michigan,
a. national mark.
Granting pension Of $50 per month TO
Louisa A. cap6y, the widowof tho late Gen.
Z Apprc I, s2s 900 for a Naval Monument,
and providing that Il ahall DO placed IN the
public grounds Of Washington, DC.
Tho Military Academy bill passed.
The Indian Appropriation I'LL was passed.
cosTEsTEp STAT.
Tho Alabama contested election case was do
cided in favor Of Mr.. Spencer, tho present In
cumbent Id.
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scnooLs, onuRcnEs, 9o,-Iarge roscrya-
tons have been and will be made for school,
ExPEssrs OF Emdfir1oS Persons hold
Ing certificates OF membership, who apply Of
an early date, will secure passage and frelghts
on household goods, from tito East 70 South
Pueblo, at greatly reduced rates.
These prices toto arc about III follows fol-
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-06-15

For an amendment Of the Constitution, 50 al
to provide for tho election Of Senators by the
IL admit FREQ Of duty merchandise sunk for
two years and atterward recovered. u
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-06-15

Mr.. Maynard reported o substitute for the
Senate amendments TO the Currency bill. and
Il WAS rejected the Senate bubaltute wAA
then rel ctod by . vote OF 20 yeas TO 164 nays,
and tho whole subject referred to Conference
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-08-20

hold of French woman. / know that
it made a profound impressions upor
me. I shall never forget the feeling oil
fiattered vanity and unutterable graft
tude I experienced when such a fine
lady invited us to make her house our
home. If we could put up with their
simplicity, land make ourselves com forta
BILE in her room, she would gladly move
into another apartment. All this was
to be granted because of the very fav-
orable impression we had made upon
her. 1t would be so disagreeable for
us to move into an ordinary boarding
house; this should be like home to lis.
Home indeed l have my doubts if
there be many such things is Paris,
except where some Americans have
made their nests for few years. This
matter of home, am coming to think
is purely American. The English can
not make one: they find such repose
only in a house which their ancestors
have occupied. An American will
make little room home in a single
day.-Chieago Tri6une's Core .pou
6ence.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-08-20

New SOURCE OF Wealth. FOR VIs-
GINIA.-The Richmond correspondent
of the Petersburg lVa.) News writes
"The prosperity of Richmond is here
after to be greatly dependent upon the
granite business. Three large contracts
with the United States government has
been made, which will bring hundreds
ofthousands of dollars here, and in one
way or the other give employment to
one or two thousand men. We are
sending our granite everywhere over
the Union, and it is praised by all. We
know that it will prove satisfactory long
after the Seneca and other like hum.
bugs have crumbled into dust. Be
tween a half and three quarters of a
century ago we, who had. inexaustible
quarries at our doors, were bringing
here from Maine and Massachusetts
sandstone and other inferior material
and used them in such buildings as the
city hall and capitol. Specimens of am
cestral ignorance Or folly may, to this
day be seen at either building, but art
becoming rarer and rarer, for the wealth
er is fast carrying them out of sight
and in few years they will utterly
perish"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-08-20
A HINT TO YOUNG MEN.

In 1855 young gentleman register.
ed his name in the largest hotel in the
city Of Louisville, Ky. He had a pref,
ty good wardrobe, such as young men
usually have, including a gold watch
and chain. He was in search of occu-
patton. At the expiration of two weeks
he took an inventory of his personal
effects: "Out of work and no business"
He had brief interview with the pro,
proprietor of the hotel. His trunk was
left as security for his board; he hypo-
thecated his watch for the loan of $40,
and having kissed the tip end of his
coral fingers to kind and sympathetic
landlord, he ''went diving for the bot,
TOM" lie found ''bottom" on Winter
street, where steamer was being dis
charged of Gotten by Dutchmen, Neg
roes and Yankees. Having purchased
a heavy pair of boots, a blue shirt and
overalls, he commenced rolling an,is
piling cotton at the rate of FIVE cents
per bale. In three weeks he was pro
NOTED to the position of "marker," with
salary of $45 per month, and at thn
expiration of nine months he had =
right to grow mellow over salary Ct
1925 per month. To day this gentle,
man is one of the largest business eper i.
ators in Bay street.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-08-20
ETHEL RoMER's MISTAKE.

Valentines day as soft and sweet a
day as any birds could wish for mating
in; promise of violets in its breath
promise of roses in its sunshine.
Though, to be sure, the boughs were
bare as yet, and there were no green
things, growing, save in the pots which
Ethel Romer had been putting out
upon the broad window sill to catch the
sunshine. The thing that savored
most of spring was Ethel Romer her
self, as beautiful woman as ever artist
painted, or poets sang Of Within,
near the fire, sat DR.. Ralph Romer him
self. Spring had left him long before.
If winter frosts were not upon his head
autumn had touched it with gray.
Ethels musing was uninterrupted.
The postman's rap did it. An envelope,
with pretty border fanciful seal, and
her name upon it, was put into her
hand. At the sight she blushed rosy
red, knowing well what lay within, and
went back to the freside with the thing
in her hand.
sFor met asked Ralph"
"No," she said ssfor me-"
If he had only shown some curiosity
then-if he had only looked at hel
jealousy; had there been some shadow
of the lover in his mien, all might have
been different; but he went on with his
book, and she carried her valentine. to
her own room, to read it there in quiet
Yes, it was a valentine. Three
times had that day returned since she
married DIR. Ralph Romer, and eacf
time had it brought just such an en-
yelope, with just such passionate lines
upon the page within, written in tht
same teigped hand. Again and agail
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-08-20
True Religion.

There is spurious Christianity which
affects lofty piety, discourses much of
its spirituality, keeps telling of its in.
ward experiences, but goes 10 further
1t meditates, but does nothing; prays,
but obeys not; breaches to others, but
is itself without performance. Fine
sentiments are well, but will not COM
pare with good deeds. True religion
is marked by good fruits.
asked to speak to an old gentle
man, L was told, had been seeking the
Lord for several years.
care you sinner ?" asked, with a
trembling emotion.
I He replied, 81 am.
els Jesus the Savior of sinners
''He is"
''Then he is your Savior, is he not?"
Why not say just now: Jesus, thou art
my Saviora"
Presently he began to say: sJesus,
thou art my Savior; 1 thank thee that
thou hast died for me. Thou hast
borne all my sins in thy own body on
the tree; thou vast wounded for nv
transgressions; thou vast bruised for
my iniqulties; the chastisement of nv
peace was upon thee, and with thy
stripes was healed
Jesus, the Cruciied, now revealed
himself and joyously he said, 20 Lords
l will praise thee; for though thou vast
angry with me, thine anger is turned
away, and thou comfortest me-" The
seeking sinner and the seeking Savior,
had now met, and blissful was the re-
cognition.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-08-20

A diamond, said to be the largest yet
discovered in the diamond fields of the
Cape, is at present in the hands of the
firm of Costor g Co., of Amsterdam,
by whom it is being cut and polished
The stone weighs about 200 carats, and
it is of the purest water. Some months
will probably elapse before the diamond
is finished. Although it is impossible
to estimate the exact value Of the gem
while still in its rough state, it is be-
lieved that should the stone, when fin
ished, realize the expectations formed
of it, the value will be at least 500,
900.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-08-20
Town Talk.

Talk of your town. Yes, talk it up
and work it up. If has good schools,
good churches. good newspapers, clean
streets ornamental with beautiful
shade trees talk it up. Don't grum-
! BILE if anything and everything is not
up to your ideas especially if you do
nothing to help make the place. Don't
tell strangers it is the worst place you
kno W OF to bring up a child, unless
you know that it is worse than other
places Of tie same population. Give
encouragement to every useful and
creditable enterprise in your midst, for
as sure as effect follows cause, so sure
will enterprise of merit repay every
citizen. We cannot live to ourselves,
and we cannot discourage any moves
ment in behalf Of a place without infict
ing upon ourselves a personal injury.
If you see needed improvement de.
mand it, and talk it up vigorously until
the whole community is impregnated
with the idea-until storm of public
sentiment completes the work but if
you can't get anything that is needed
remember that in that respect it is just
like thousands of other places in the
land. Keep on talking, encouraging,
but not grumbling. Don't stop because
some poor mummy, out of whom has
withered all public spirit and love of
advancement, means out his sepulchral
whine, at won't pay" Show to your
live fellows that it will pay, and leave
to the mummy his embalmed and
swaddled dust and stupidity, and by
and by you will see the result OF your
courage and talk, in universal improve.
ment, increased facilities for business.
cultivated society, and broad, liberal,
generous spirit that pervades and vivi-
fies and makes pleasant and beautiful
every place where it enters.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-08-20

FIRST BLOOD OVER THE BEEcHER
ScANDAL.-The New York Sun of the
4th instant says: AS Joseph Howard,
Jr., editor OF the Star, entered the ferry
house at the foot Of Foulton street, on
his way to Brooklyn last night; the fer
ny master called out and asked how.
Beecher was coming out of his trouble
Mr.. Howard answered that he would BIZ.
acquitted, and that he was good and
pure man, &c. Just at this moment a
MI. Hull, Broadway tailor stepped UP
and told Mr.. Howard that he was a liar
and that Beecher was vagabond; that
Beecher had done more to corrupt soci
ETY. than any other man in Brooklyn
Howard told hum that he ought not to.
talk that way. Hull said he knew yer,
well what he was talking about that
he could prove all he had said. How,
ard told him that he ought to go be-
fore the committee; that they were look
ing for some man that knew something
about Beecher's corruption. Hull then
flew into rage and said that Mr.. How
ard was gentleman, and that when he
called him (HowarIl a gentleman be
told lie. Then "Joe' knocked Hull
down. Hull cried for an officer. Mr..
Howard took Hull by the collar and
pulled him into Fulton street, called a
policeman, and told him that that man
wanted to make a charge against him.
They were taken to the Beekman street
station house, each making charge a.
gainst the other,
Howard is the fellow who fabricated
and published in the New York Times
the statement that the Prince of Wales
was mobbed during his visit to Rich
divine.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-08-20

The smart boy is an institution: $
The other day a ragged little fellow,
promepading Seventh street while it
was crowded with lady shoppers,
thoughtfplly remarked to another rag
ged little fellow, "These ere gals have.
another new fashion-they only wear
one ear>ring now Every feminine
within hearing Immediately raised her
hand to her ens, supposiag she had lost
one Of her ornaments. At this the
gamln smiled aloud, and explained
that he had heard the news from hons
rs Cellin, Esq.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-08-20

At a picnic down the river a chap
got bis eye punched for speaking to
another fellows girl, and when be tear
fully explained that he'd ''knowed her
these thirty-fve years" he got all his
hair pulled out.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-08-20

''Its forty years, my old friend John,
since we were boys together" is it?
Well don't speak SO loud: there's that
young widow in the next room."
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-08-20

ssThere, John. that's twice you've
come home and forgotten that lard. .
ola, mother it was SO CREASED that it
slipped my mind"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-08-20

A New York company will insure
poodle dogs, but won't take a cents
risk on babies They know which re
ceives the most care.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-08-20
SHENANDOAH HERALD.
ADVERTISING RATES:

Advertisements will be inserted at One Dollar pe,
square often hnesor less, for the first insertion and
so cents for each subsequent insertion.
unless the number of insertions be marked upon
the manuscript, it will be published until forbid
and charged accordingly.
Notices in the local column will be inserted at
double the advertising rates.
Advertisements for three months or longer will
be inserted at lower rates.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-08-20
TIENRY c. ALLEN,
Attorney at Law,
WOODSTOCK,
SHENANDOAH COUNTY VIRGINIA.
aug lift

MOSES WALTON. oAfiD n "AHAo
w A ATTORNEYS AT Law
WOODSTOCK, SHEN CO. VA.
esr- NOSES WALTON also practices in the Coun-
ties of Page Warren and Rockingham.
Having qualified i'll the District and Circuit courts
,fthe United States in Virginia He is prepared 10
prosecute claims in said Courts Giving special atten
tiop to cases in Bankruptcy. uec -