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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1876-09-27
An0nyma.

A singular story OF social Jealousy and
intrigue is related in letter from Wash
ington to the New York Herald. Al
though there were hints of this thing
before, it was never publicly known that
q series OF anonymous letters written to
members of the cabinet, and even to
Mrs. Grant, and attributed to Mrs. Viii.
liams, wife of the attorney general, had
been made the subject of an investiga-
ton, and that Mr.. Williams forced re-
tirement from the cabinet was due en-
tirely to the result of this inquiry. The
facts printed, the Herald says, come as
a revelation not 80 much OF the official
and personal corruption which underlies
public life at Washington as Of the 80.
cial ambitions and jealousies which form
80 strong an element in Washington so.
ciety. In reviewing these revelations,
we would not speak unkindly OF or deal
harshly with the woman to whose hand
these anonyma were traced. At the bot
tom there was truth, probably, in most
of the charges, and a vast outlook OF
conjecture is opened up by the mere
SUGGESTION of O cause for course so re-
markable in woman 80 distinguished.
There is still mystery behind it all,
the unraveling OF which would probably
begin with certain newspaper corre-
spondent. These correspondents
iemales) have been trying to teach the
"oficial ladies" at Washington that
they ought to be something more than
good wives and mothers.
In city of boarding houses and treas
ury clerks they have been trying to set
up laws of social precedence, and within
few years there have been " first
ladies and "second ladies'" "diplo-
matte ladies'" and "cabinet ladies" in
Washington society. The pufery has
been disgusting, and many events OF
late have shown the results of the puff
ferry and rivalry to have been disastrous.
Mrs. Belknap and Mrs. Williams might
have been rivals in the ballroom and at
receptions without much harm, but both
aspired to lead and each tried to crush
the other. In these rivalries Mrs. Will
liams was detected, or suspected IN GER
tain acts, and in consequence the at-
torney general lost his place in the cabl-
net. In her efforts to shine in place
where modesty Was her best recommen-
dation, Mre. Belknap led her husband
into persistent and systematic accept
ance of bribes, aud his downfall is her
shame also. In all this social rivalry
and tomfoolery-these efforts to be first
ladies in society and to get puffs in the
newspapers-there can be only shame at
last. and how terrible is the disgrace
which is sure to follow
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1876-09-27
The Presidents Of the United States.

The following table may prove useful
for reference as showing the political
sentiments and the date of Inauguration
of each President, tho length of time he
lived pfter that event, and his age at the
time of his death:
l. George. Washington, Federalist,
inaugurated 1889, lived ten years, age
sixty eight.
2. John Adams, Federalist, inaugu-
rated 1897, lived twenty-nine years, age
ninety.
3. Thomas Jefferson, Democrat, inau-
gurated 1901, lived twenty-five years,
age eighty-three.
4. James Madison, Democrat, inau-
gurated 1909, lived twenty-seven years,
aged fifty-eight.
5. James Monroe, Democrat, inau-
gurated 1917. lived fourteen years, age
seventy.three.
6. John @. Adams, Whig, iraugurated
1926, lived twenty-three years, age
eighty-one.
7. Andrew Jackson, Democrat, inau-
gurated 1929, lived sixteen years, age
seventy-eight.
s. Martin Van Buren, Democrat, in
augurated 1887, lived twenty five years,
age eighty.
9. W. 81. Harrison, Wing, inaugu-
rated 1841, lived one month, age sixty
eight.
10. John Tyler, Vice-President, In
DEPENDENT, inaugurated 1841, lived
twenty -one years, age seventy two.
II. James K. Polk, Democrat, in
augurated 1916, lived four years, age
ifty-four.
12. Zachary Taylor, Whig, inaugu-
rated l849, lived sixteen months, age
sixty-six.
Is. Millard Fillmore. Vice-President,
Whig, inaugurated 1850, lived twenty
four years, age seventy-four.
IA. Franklin Pierce, Democrat, in
augurated 1858, lived sixteen years, age
sixty.five.
Is. James Buchanan, Democrat, in
augurated 1857, lived eleven years, age
seventy
16. Abraham Lincoln, Republican, in.
augurated 1861, lived four years and
one and half months. age fifty Six.
II. Andrew johnson, Vice-President,
Independent, inaugurated 1865, lived
ten years, age si1ty-seven.
q. S. Grant, Republican, inaugurateo
1869.
Tyler was elected Vice-President as
Whie, and johnson as Repubhcano
Their independence" followed then
inauo ouration as Presidents.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1876-09-27
Suppose.

... Suppose.
He, Suppose,
Fadette, that l, ii stead ot keeping tryst
With you to-nie!', hsd -taid away to doze,
Or call upo. NJ Is B AIT, or play at whist
Sup ose?
She. S7pposo
You Lad? Think yvu LIQUID have cared?
Indeed,
Aint Won bit concei-don't take my rose-
A gifs to me- Frm whom? Well-Joseph
',0'0' surp.ss2
He. Sup! ose
It Is? Then II t, un :er-tand Fsdette-
II mu read yo:r words as plainest
prose-
Ny presence matters not to you-and-yet,
Suppose
She. Suppose
You are to underftsn6 me so? You're free;
Do, if you vii, And oh! the rivers
froze;
What skating VIC s;.all have! Tomorrow
That's Jose
he. Aud Jose
Be hanged! 1t seems to me, Miss Lowe,
that you
Are acting rather lightly: rumor goes
That he-but since seem to bore, adieu!
She. Snp"o G.
lie. Suppose
We say goodnight.
She. Good Il Sht, sir, and goodbye
He What docs this .-can, Fadette7 Are you
Sp. Well close
Tris scene at once. My words are plain, sir, I
Suppose?
Yourself, Fadette.
She, My name, siI, ls Miss Lowe!
lie. Come, come, Fsde.te, do look beyond
Your nose,
She. HeIe's your ring, sir!
&c. receive it, though
Suppose
Sae. Suppose
You do, sir?-you-
he Enough, Miss Lowe. Farewell !!
IT'S best I've been deceived in you, God
knows
Coquette! heartless firt a naughty belle
Who CLOSE
She. Suppose
Oh!-oh let's part as friends! hate you
there!
Re. Fadette why, sweet, in tears! This
surely shows
You'll pardon me, brute!
She. Aud-Frank-weI neer
Suppose.
-Scribner for September.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1876-09-27
Tough on the Bather,

A sea captain of jocose humor, in q
seacoast town, met an acquaintance the
other day who was rather noted for not
very cleanly habits in person.
"Well," said the latter" 81 have
just been in bathing"
"You don't say 30 Bathing, do you
say2" asked the other. "And where did
you go2"
"Oh, down to the beach,"
81 am afraid, then, some OF our YES
sells or boats will run foul of new bank
formed there of which they never heard
before"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1876-09-27

In 1852 the English Parliament voted
for education, art aud science an ap-
preparation Of 1888, $40. This year
the amount WAS 816, 800, 1876.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-04-20


Our old friend, Mr.. " m. B. OFT. of this
place, has purchased the famed watering
place known as Sulphur Springs, situated
about ore mile east OF Woodstock. This
spring is intim ately associated with the ro-
mantle days OF many OF our. older citizens.
in company With tho fairest of the gentleI
sex, it was their wont to steal through the
grassy meadows.by the path which wound
along the beautiful meandering stream
OF crystal water and which was beautifully
fringed on either side by variegated bor-
der OF violets and dandalion flowers, and
pour words of sweetness into listening ear
They all averred that the water was the
sweetest and most health giving in the
land and they were ever ready to take the
prescribed medicine in repeated doses.
The boys amused themselves by angling
for clubs, perch &c. above the spring,
while about a hundred yards below was a
liquid which was pleasing to "suckers. y
But those days have passed away. The
lovers have long since married and ceased
to stroll through grassy meadows and
whisper words of sweetness, and the suck
ers" have migrated to IA stream about one
and a half miles north of Woodstock, Mr..
OFT is not willing that the reputation of
this watering place shall be eclipsed by the
Seven Fountains. Kern's. Orkney or any of
the fashionable watering places OF the day.
IS he has possessed himself of 80 nice a
home, and Is ever ready to accommodate the
pleasure loving andhoaith seeking public
we hope the day Is not far distant when
we shall have the pleasure of announcing
that he has se'ected fair partner who will
unite itis ht.nin dispensing the hospitali.
ties Il slle Sulphur Springs
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-04-20
TASTELESS
MEDICINES.

prominent New York physician lately complain
ed to Dundas Dick Co. abont their Sandalwood
Oil Capsules, stating that sometimes they cured
miraculously, but that patient of his had taken
them without effect On being informed that several
limitations were sold, he inquired and found has pa
tient had rot been taking Dundas Dick u Co.'S.
What happened to this physician may have happen
ed to Others and pUndas Dick Il Co, take Fthis me-
thod Of protecting physicians, druggists and them
selves, and preventing Oil Of Sandalood from com
ing into disrepute.
Physicians who once prescribe the Capsules will
continue to do so, for they contain the pure Oil in the
best and cheapest form.
Dundas Dick & Co. more Oil of Sandawood
than all the Wholesale and Retail Druggists and
Perfumers in the United States combined, and this
is the sole reason why the pure Oil is sold cheaper
in their Capsules than in any other form.
Oil OF oandalwood is fast superseding every other
remedy, sixty Capsules only being required to insure
q safe ana certain cure in six eight days From
other medicine this result be had,
Dundas Dick h Cos soft Ca psules solve the pro-
blem, long considered by eminent physicians of how
to avoid the nause. and disgust experienced in
swallowing, which are well known to detract from
if not destroy, the good effects of many valuable
remedies.
Soft Capsules are put in tin-foil and neat boxes.
thirty in e2ch and are the only Capsules prescribed
by physicians.
medicines be taken easily and safely in
Dundas Dick Co.'S soft Capsules. No taste no
smell.
re- These were the only Capsulas admitted to the
last Paris Exposition.
Send for Circular to SIS ooster street. Ny
SOLD AT ALL Org STORS HIRE.
Oct. IA
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-04-20
An Important Duty sf.clsrks 81 cogzts.

An Important Duty Of Clerks d casxss
An Act the Assembly, appr6S
the Governor on the 10Th of llst 4 a f3i5
is so important to so many persona. IN
Guiding clerks Of all courts of record in
the State. that it is here presented in full
Be it enacted by the General AS
sembly of Virginia, Whenever a release of
a trust deed or other obligation shall be
admitted to record in the clerks office of
any county OF corporation court, or o.
the chancery court of Richmond city, it
shall be The duty of the clerk of such court
to make a memorandum on he margin of
the page OF the book upon which such
trust deed or other obligation is recorded
stating that such trust deed OF other obi
cations is released and referring to the
page and number. and number of the
deed-book upon which such release Is
recorded
4. If any clerk shall fail to do anything
required of him by this act. he shall be
liable lol any damages which may accrue
to any person by reaAon OF such failure.
and shall pay a fine Of not less than thirty
nor more than three hundred dollars to
any person who will prosecute therefor.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-04-20
Leap yesr Party.

A number of our young ladies having
determined to let the young men of the
place know that they We're not dis
posed to forfeit all the rights and privi-
leges properly belonging to them. on leap
year, issued invitations and escorted a
number of young men to j leap year party
which was held at the residence of Judge
Bird, on last Monday night. Tue ladies
acted the part Of beaux with gailantry
which caused the Young men to even sur
pass the ladies in their bushes of maiden
modesty. This characteristic was pecu-
liarly observable in the conduct of one OF
the deputy clerks who in answ er to pro-
posal from one of our fairest ladies'.
blushingy replied that he was widow
and his hearts affections were buried in
the grave OF his first wife. The VaIey
can give all the particulars of the funeral
Some of his friends however say that was
all put on, and that he is now endeavor-
ing to coax the same party to propose
again. If she don't. he will. Altar several
hours spent very pleasantly, the ladies
waiting upon and m1nlstering to the
wants Of the gentlemen, the programme
was concluded oy the fair beaux escorting
the blushing young mel. to their respec-
tive homes. One old maid who has
rather low estimate of connubial bliss was
heard to remark, that it seemed perfectly
natural, only the ladies have that part to
perform after and not before marriage.
We had expected to give a graphic &C
count of all the proceedings but our re-
porter was so overcome by proposal
which he received in good earnest, that
Notwithstanding number OF energetic
persons have been hunting for him, he has
not yet been found. He is still consider
ing it, and when the matter is concluded
it will be announcedin our columns I'M
DER the head of"marriages.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-04-20
les

On last Monday night, ice was seen in
some places in this county ard frost re
ported on Tuesday morning On Mon.
day and Tuesday the 18th and 18th, the
weather was quite cool. On the same
days last year it was very cold. On the
18th there was ice and on the 18th the ice
was in many places gu inch in thickness.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-04-20

The Schools of Stonewall District in
this county, report 672 pupils as being
present during the last session. The
schools, with the exception of Pleasant
view, which continued FIVE months, and
one on Cedar Creek which continued
three months, were open four and a
half months.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-04-20

The case Of DR.. ?. Below Va. B. Il o. r.
r. was decided in our Circuit Court, last
Friday. The jury brought in a verdict,
in favor of the Plaintiff, for s1e2. The
claim was for wheat grass and fencing
destroyed by fire which was caused by
sparks from the Defendants engine.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-04-20
Accident.

.1CCIEeIIs
Mr.. Jno. W., OFT, of this place was
severely injured on last Monday afternoon
by being kicked by one of his horses
He was struck in the groin and was SO
severely injured that he was not able to
get out of the stable. At the time OF the
accident, a band of music was playing on
the street and his calls for assistance was
not heard, for some time. Nh. Isaac
Haas being in an adjoining lot finally
heard him. and went to his relief. Med
zeal assistance was called and he was re-
moved to his house. No bones were
broken, but his injuries are very painful
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-04-20

Mr.. Jacob N. Cowan, Of Rockingham
county, had twenty head of cattle killed
by the Narrow Passage disaster for which
t1e Railroad company paid him Sl503.93,
being an average of about $75 20 per head
i he company, We. understand, has paid
for all the stock which was killed al that
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-04-20
The Brass Eand.

The Brass Eand.
Woodstock may well be proud of her
brass band. The gentlemen composing 1t
are all permanently engaged in business in
this piace. ana from this fact We hope it Is
not liable to be broken up as were many
of our bands, which were composed almost
exclusively of ye,ng men, They played
upon the streets last Monday and many
We're the compliments which they receiv
ed. Their services have heen solicited by
other Communities to play on occasions
requiring music, but as yet they have
nade no engagements. Their meetings
are held regularly and are attended by the
entire membership. Some of the mem.
bers have enjoyed an excellent reputation
as musicians for many years. As soon as
their skill is recognized abroad as 1t is at
home, they may expect many calls.
Good country bands are very rare. and the
services oi.city hands is a luxury too cost
ly TO be inualged in by our valley people
on occasions OF public interest.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-04-20

Sotato Bug.
Some OF our exchanges report that these
pests are being plowed up at this time,
and even in fields where potatoes were
never grown. It's a fact well known.
that they are not confined to potato vines
but live on other plants. They are verv
fond Of some weeds which are rot cult
yated and, of course, are probably to be
found in many places were potatoes have
not been cultivated. IN this section they
have proved very injurious to the early
potatoss alone, the crop Of late POTATOES
generally escaped their ruage<.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-04-20

Col. Albert sold his team OF match
horses last week. He received for them
four hundred dollars. They Were pur-
chased we are informed, by the Superin-
tenGent OF the bridge company which is
now erecting the iron bridge at Narrow
Passage. They were excellent horses
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-04-20
Publ: School Building.

Public School Building.
The trustees OF front Royal Magisterial
District, on Saturday, contracted with our
welI-known and enterprising townsman,
Z. A. Macatee. for the erection and com
pletien. by November l, 1876, Of a public
school building within the Corporate
limits of Front Royal. which is to be built
of brick, two stories high, tin roof, tower
forty-three feet in height, building to be
20 feet IS feet. containing four rooms
two above and two below, each room will
be 20 "a 3 4 feet and have all the modern
convenieaces Of school honses. Thorough
ventilation ls provided for. which we re-
gard as essential to health and comfort
Warren sentinel.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-04-20

newspaper
ADVERTISING
SINETY-E1GHTH EDITION

Containing complete list of all the towns in the
United States, the Territories and the Dominion OF
Canada, having population greater than 5000 &C
cording to the last together With the names
of the newspapers having the largest local circulation
in each OF the places named Also, catalogue OF
giving greatest value in proportion to prices charged
Also, all newspapers in the United States and Canada
printing 5000 copies each issue, Also, all the
65sehgious Agricultural, Scientific and Mechanical
Medical, Masonic. Juvenile, Educational, CONNER
cia Insurance, Real Estate, Law, Sporting, Musical
Fashion, and other Special class journals very COM
plete lists Together with complete list of 300
German papers printed in the United States. Also,
an essay upon advertising; many tables of rates,
showing the cost Of advertising i'll various newspa
pers, aud everything which beginner In advertising
would like to know.
Address GEO. P, KOWEI4LN CO.,
Oct IL Al Park Row, New York
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-04-20
GcrirenE.

commons,
A decree for the sale OF the commons
was made by the Circuit Court of Shenan-
doah, few days age. 1t is the purpose of
the council to sell a portion OF this land
and apply the proceeds to the payment of
the town debt. Much of the land is now
fenced up by parties owning lots adjoining
The commons. 1t is the purpose Of the
commissioners. We understand, to give
them the choice of purchasing or remov-
ing their fences to the line. If the land is
to be cultivated it is proper that the pub
lie shonld have the benefit of the proceeds
This land we are informed will be divided
into building lots of convenient size and
sold upon accommodating terms. We hope
the council will at once begin the improve
ment OF that portion which is reserved for
the public. Let shade trees be planted at
once. There is no reason why we should
not have beautiful park which will prove
a source Of pleasure to our citizens aud an
attractive festWre to strangers.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-04-20
Killed By the Upsattine Of a Cart.

On Thursday of last week. about three
miles from Midway In this county, jeff
d. Gissiner, about Is years of age, was
killed by the upsetting of cart. He
was found in an insensible condition by
Mr.. H Carson, and died soon afterward.
-tSt0untos Spectator.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-04-20

The temperance organizations of Har-
risonburg are considering the matter of
holding temperance campmeeting.-
What an opening fer ice cream and
iemo nade!
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-04-20
no Tiiings Yet.

No information has, as yet. been re-
celved concerning the whereabouts of
Fanny Humphreys, an orphan girl. Is
years OF age, who mysterously disap-
peared, on the night of the 18th of
March, from the house OF DR.. James A.
Wilson, near Churchville. Staun5o,.
Spectator,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-04-20
Coincidence.

Mr.. Joseph Swisher, who lived in
Shenandoah, near Lebanon church, died
on Friday last at P. N. His sister, Mrs
Leah Funkhouser, a resident OF this
county, but OF the same neighborhood,
died on the following day at Q A. NJ, aged
IS. Both were highly respectable and
useful citizens, and the death of both oc-
curing within a period Of eighteen hours
is somewhat remar ka BILE - Times.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-04-20

Notwithstanding the rumors of the
easily frightened, the prospect for
fruit in this section continues good.
The peaches are somewhat injured but
many who have examined them report
that we will probably have a good
crop. Apples have not been injured
IS yet.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-04-20

cow belonging to P. W. hagruder,
Esqr was struck by the East bound pas
senger train Ola last Saturday. One of her
legs WAS broken it was set aud she will
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-04-20

The Alexandria Gazette of last
Saturday report ed large receipts of
fish Shad sold from $i2 to Sl3 per
hundred, and Herrings from 80 to
Sl1 per thousand,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-04-20

4 fine COW belonging to Capt McGinnis
was drowned few days ago. She was
among some willow sprouts and was so
impsdel that she could not make her way
out Of the water.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-04-20

A letter from Fort Fatterman, Wyom-
ing, announces that J. William Wright, a
young man from Waynesboro,' Va. was
murdered by the Indians near there a
few days since.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-04-20

1t was so dark on last Sunday night, that
nearly every young lady Of this place, who
had beau, was forcibly reminded of the
consequences resulting from the blind
leading the bind''
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-04-20
Easter.

The festivities of Easter Monday were
generally observed by the children and
young people of this place. Eggs and
base ball and the leap year party form
ed the basis of the principal amuse-
rnopfS
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-04-20

A sacramental meeting will be held at
fairview on the 9th Sunday of this month
Preaching and preparatory services OH
Saturday previous at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
7. MILLER. Pastor.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-04-20

Maj. Holmes Comrades Winchester,
has been appointed by Gov. Kemper a
member OF the Board of Visitors OF the
University Of Virginia.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-04-20

The Sacrament of the Lords Supper will
be administered in the Reformed church,
in Woodstock, on the 1st Sunday in May
Presiding "n Saturday morning at ten
o'clock.