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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-05-31
mo-. A..
Democracy.
THE REAL REFORM PABTY-wHAT THE
REPUBLICANS Do.

What the Democratic party claims
to be is the party Of reform. It pro-
we'd its title by the overthrow of the
Tweed ring in New York; and what.
ever trivial errors its individual
members may have been guilty OF
the present Democratic House has
thus far lived up to the mark in this
respect, for no sooner has one OF its
employees been discovered to be un-
suitable by character. record, or rep.
utation than he is made to step down
and out. The best answer for a pare
ty to make when q well-foundetl
charge is brought against one Of its
officers is that he WAS at once turned
out. In the case of Doorkeeper
Fitzhugh our neighbor, the Repub-
lican, need not worry itself over
much. The Democratic House will
attend to his case and see justice
done. If he is unfit for his place ha
will have to go.
The trouble with the Republicans
party is that it upholds aud defends
it's rascals, and does it's very utmost
to keep them in Office after their
misdeeds are exposed. When they
leave they generally take with them
certificate Of good character FROM
the President. That some Of them
have found their way to the Peniten-
tiary, in spite Of the utmost efforts Of
their party and of the President him
self, is due to the vigor aud virtue Of
tile laws given us by our forefathers
laws which are sound enough tn
triumph in the end over organized
corruption in the highest places.
|-[Waslington Sunday Herald.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-05-31
MiSCELLAN EOUS.

u Z r E G T 9 r Y
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-05-31

Ao Hcii, diuOSO ulSuG OdIall NC
expected TO lead. a crusade against
wrong and iniquity as the Republi-
can party to reform the corruptions
which are its own offspring, and
which, when it had complete power
in its hand, it fostered and encour.
aged. 1t may come before the PEG.
pie with fine words; but deeds speak
louder than words, and nothing it
can say will drown the voice which
thunders out it's condemnation. No
matter whom the Republican party
may nominate for President, he will
be supported by all the corrupt
means and pernicious articles of
which that party in the past has
shown it's perfect mastery.
The men who have lowered the
moral character of the government
will aid him all they possibly can,
and if, unfortunately, he shall be
successful at the election he will
have to be made of stern stuff indeed
if he wages war upon those who give
him his election. Without the sup
port Of those who have debauched
our politics and disgraced the nation
the Republican party would be de-
prived Of nearly all the potent fore.
it possesses; with their support il
stands, as it has stood, as an obsta
Gle in the way Of good government
which must he overthrow before tn
people can have the reform they de
sire. The Republican party can no
if it would, free itself from contami
nation. The prevalent corruption
is a part of it, and the only way j
can be purified is through disinte
grafton and defeat.
The only hope of reform and goo
government for the country
through the Democratic party. II,
Democratic party is under oblig.
; lions to no corrupt cliques or ring
, 1t can take hold of the work of n
form in downright earnest and pus
it to a complete accomplishment u
F terly regardless Of whom it may a
feet or strike down. 1t is the du,
Of the Democratic party, then,
! take such high ground that the
can be mistaking its purposes.
3 must give the people candidates vi
E are themselves platforms. The pc
pie will do the rest-will effect t
q reforms which the Republican par
r cannot and will not even atteml
t. Il Detroit Free Press.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-05-31

lis it becoming to me2' asked
she, as she paraded in the costume of
one hundred years ago, before the
man who is not her lord and master.
but is her husband. eyes, my dear"
said he n,eekly. "Don't you wish !
could dress this way all the timer"
she asked. "No, my DEAR" he an
swered, "but ] wish Yog had lived
when that was the STYLE"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-05-31

WHEN do 2 and not make 4?
When they staud for -.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-05-31

OLD bells can be made as good
rs new uucs. Old bellies can't
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-01-13
Sudden Death.

Capt. N. Fountain, of this place died
very suddenly in Stanton, on We dnes,
day morning, January 5th. Captain
Fountain was native of Maryland, and
was educated at Dickinsou College,
graduating in the class of 1854. In 1853
he took charge of the Male Academy in
thus place. He afterwards studied law
and was about entering upon the prac-
tice Of his profession, when the war
commenced, and he immediately enter.
ed the asmy In the 10th Va. Reg,mepL
with which he served until the battle Of
Gettysburg where he was woundcd-and
captured He remained a prisoner at
Johnsons. Island until the lst of March,
1865, He was released upon parole, but
before exchange, the armies of the Cons
tederacy had surrendered. About the
beginning of the war he married Miss
Kate Welsh, of this place, He was
well known in this community, and by
his geptlemanly department enjoyed the
friendship and esteem of many acquain-
tances. HIS sudden death has brought
deep affection upon his wife and chil-
dren, who have the sympathy of the en-
tire community in their hours of sad-
ness. The Staunton Tind;cotor pubs
fishes the following notice of his death:
On last Wednesday morning, Capt
N. Fountain, of Woodstock, formerly
agent of the Piedmont q Arlington
Life Insurance Company here, who was
on a visit to his old friends in Staun
ton, died suddenly at the residence of
Mr.. b. NJ Clipedlnst: He had taken a
bad cold and been unwell one or two
days, and on Tuesday night was so much
worse that DR.. Fauntleroy was sent for
The doctor found HIM suffering from
congestion of the brain, from which he
expired about 6 o'clock on Wednesday
morning.-Capt. Fountain was about
SO years Of age and was native of
Benton, Caroline county, Md. At the
commencement ofthe war he was teach
ing school at Woodstock, and went in.
to the 10th Va. regiment as captain
of a company from that town. He was
gallant officer and after being wound
ed in an engagement was captured at
Gettysburg and held prisoner the re-
mainder of the war at Johnson's Island.
After the war he became one of the
agents of the Piedmont & Arlington
Life Insurance Company, and just be-
fore he left Staunton some months since
was the agent OF the Union Mutual
Company Of Boston. Latterly be had
resided at Woodstock, the residence of
his wife's father, MIR. Chas Welsh. He
leaves widow and FIVE children. He
was member of Woodstock Lodge A.
+. NJ. Few men were more generally
known and liked in the Valley than
Capt. F., while his high sense of honor
in all his transactions commanded the
respect of all, His remains were sent to
Woodstock for interment, accompanied
by Messrs. Carter Berkeley and w. H.
H. Lynn, Of Union Royal Arch Chap
ter No. 2, of Stanton.
Capt. +. had $4,000 policy on his
life in the Union Mutual Of Boston.
Among the pail bearers on the arrival
OF the remains at Woodstock, were
Messrs. Mark Bird, :jr., d. II. Walton,
VIM. 7. Williams, J. H. Grabill, P. J.
Fravel, DR.. J. !. Campbell, P. w. Ma
gruder, and B. Schmitt. The deceased
was near relative of Senator Saulsbu-
ry, of Delaware.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-01-13


The Exposition OF the Graded School Of
Strasburg, was held at the Academy Hall
on the evening ofrhe Thursday precediag
Christmas. The room, which is quite
large, was filed at an early hour In the
cyening by an audience composed chiefly
OF tue patrons of the school and those in
terested in educational matters; though
quite number were of that Athenian
like class. whose desire is always to see
some new thing.
The exercises consisted of recitati ons,
poetic and prosaic, practised in the
school. agreeably intersperscd with vocal
music, the entire school joining in the
latter.
1t would be difficult to mark degrees of
excellence in performances where all did
SO well. The little girls were, as they
always are, charming in their childish
grace Z; and this innocent variety at the
conspicuous positions they were called on
to fill, was one of the most delightful
features of the evening. 1t was remarked
that in performances wherein they en-
gagged conjointly with boys, they acquitted
themselves with more distinction, seem
ing to grasp the dramatic points" with
reader apprehension, and to give them
more spirited rendering.
The speciality Of the Exposition was
collection OF we'll executed, neatly noun
ted maps, that had been prepared by the
pupils for the occasion. Through some
inadvertence quite number remained
unhung throughout the evening, but those
that were exposed received a hattering
share OF notice and admiration.
Teachers and pupils united to render
the Exposition an occasion of improve
ment and innocent enjoyment, and the
frequent and cerdia! applauses attested, in
an emphatic manner, how well they
succeeded.
The school prospers well, 1t occupies
the entire educational field as there is no
other institution Of learning, of any
character whatever, maintained here
About one hundred and twenty pupils
have been enrolled thus lar-not all
however from the Immediate neighbour
hood. Quite number are boarders from
Warren, Frederick and more remote parts
Of our own county Some of these are
fitting themselves for teachers and pur
sue what might be called a Normal course
The school is efficiently served by three
capable ard well-known teachers, who
pat both heart and conscience into their
work. end whose motto az every stage of
improvement is still, Excelsior,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-01-13
EINETY-EIGHTH EDITION
TASTELESS
MEDICINES,

prominent New York physician lately complain.
ed to Dundas Dick Co. abont their Sandgiwood
Oil Capsules, stating that sometimes they cured
miraculously, but that patient of his had taken
them without effect On beng infoImSa thgt several
limitations were Sold he and found his pa
tieat hati not been taking bundas Dick & Co.'S.
What happened to this physician may have happen
ed to others, and Dundas Dick Co, take this me-
thod of protecting physicians, druggists end them
selves and preventing Oil Of Saaaahg6oi from COM
ing into disrepute.
Physicians who prescribe tho CAPSULES Will
continue to do So for they contain the pure Oil in the
best and cheapest form.
Dundas Dick Co. use more Oil of Sandalwood
than all tls Wholesale and Retail Druggists and
Perfumecs il the United States combined, and this
is the sole reason why the pure Oil is sold cheaper
in tLair Capsules than in any other form.
OIL Of Sandalwood is fast supersedng every other
remedy, sixty Capsules only being required insure
safe ana certain cure in six eight days. From
no Other medicine can this result be had,
Dunaas Dick Cos soft Ca psules solve the pro-
blem, long considered by eminent physicians, Of how
to avoid the nausea and disgust experienced in
swallowing, which are Vail known to detract from,
if not destroy, tbs goo cd effects OF many valuable
rem sdies.
Soft Capsules are pu in tin-foil and neat boxes.
thirty in EACH and are the only Capsules prescribed
by physicians.
neuseous medicines can be taken easily and safely in
smell.
sZ- These were the only Capsulas admitted to the
last Paris Exposition.
Send for Circular to IS ooster street, NY
SOLp At ALL DIR G STOR HERE.
Oct H.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-01-13

Our town council are making improve
ment in the sidewalks. The right dlrec
ton, keep on. The stone walk from Ba-
ron's Oyster Saloon across Court House
street was much needed. The committee
and ROAD master have other improvements
in view which will be made during the
present winter.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-01-13
HuESAPEAKE AND OHlOR. r.

4 NIESA?EAkE md OHIO r. f.
On and after Sunday, May 80, 1873.
Passenger Grains will run as follows:
FROM STAUNTON w ESTWARD.
Leave Staunton, 4,2o p. NJ. $40 a. NJ.
Arrive Goshen 5.32" Al
MllbQro' Go & =" 300
Covirgton 7.35 +" 500
White Sulphur 800 +" " 7,45
Z" Hutton. 9,55 -
-" kanawha Fails. 40 I'm.
&" Charleston. 3,0S {"
"Huntingtoq, 1,33 p. "a
Cincinnati. 600 a m
EASTWARD. Ut
Leave Stanton, ll,3b 4. IN. 10 80 D. IN
Arrive Gharietesvllle l2si :. N. 1920 am
I.ynchburg. $50 Z" 1850 !.
" Gardonsville, l.45 :. l'25 !.
g Washington, 7,33 & 6.3aa. IN
:. Richmand, $40 u 4,4s a. IN
Train leaving Staunton at 1875 "a. IN
and 20 p. M, funcaily Except Sunday
stopping at all regular stations between
Richmond and White Sulph,li. -
Trains leaving Staunten at $40 A. H..
and 1850 2. NJ, run daily stopping at all
regula, stations between Huntington and
slleghany, and at f'ovimgton, Milboro.
Goshen. Greenwood, Charlottesville, Cor
louisville, Junction and Richmond.
Pullman sleeping cars run OH J. 10 a. NJ.
and 1880 T. u, trains between Richmond
and White Sulphur.
For further information rates &c.
apply 10 ]. w. HUPkINS. Agent
S;auLtop, Va.
CONWAY R. HOWARD.
w. NJ ). DUNN, &. p. Il I. Aut.
Eng. and sgbt. of Transportation.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-01-13

A Dispatch from Cheyenne, Wyom-
ing Territory, says that a very rich de
post of gold has been struck ip the Gem
tennIal lode, near Laramie city. At
depth of one hundred feet large body
of quartz has been found, showing an
amount of free gold which it is believ.
ed exceeds anything ever seen in rock.
A large, solid mass OF this rock will be
sent to the centennial exhibition,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-01-13
APPLpToSs' JOURNAL begins the n

APPLEToNs' JOURNAL begins the new
year with approved typographical appear
ance. and with strong literary attractions,
clusively for Appletons' during 1876,
begins characteristic series of papers,
under the title of "A Journey to the Up
known" No Wfiter of the day has a
more AGATE, searching. and graphic style
than Mr. Hawthorne. Mrs. Macquod,
author OF Patty" begins new slqry,
Mr.. James E. Freeman. an American
artist, who has resided for thirty Years
in Rome, and during that time met many
OF the most distinguish I'd men and women
Of the PERIOD begins, under the tislc of
Gatherings from ali Artists Portfolio,r a
record OF his "reminiscences and experien-
ces, which are of the most entertaining
character. There are other interesting
papers in the opening number of the
year. We notice that James Payn, whose
novel of Lost Sir Massingberd" was so
popular, begins a new novel in the num-
Der for january sth. Among the regu-
idI GULL W AppictOliS We It1itt
the names of Julian Hawthorne, Chris
tian Reid. Albert Rhodes. Albert r. Web
ster, Junius Henri Browne, Edgar Faw-
cett, NJ. 4. VS., Lucy II. Hooper, Con.
stance F. Woolson, Horace E. Scudder.
Appletons' Journal is a weekly house
hold magazine, devotsd 10 popular li;era-
ture and al matters of taste and rnltule
it aims to be comprehensive. including in
its plan all branches OF literature. and
treating all subjects of interest to intelli-
gent readers, it designs to be elevated in
taste and pure in tone. it gives in quanti-
ty fully twenty-five per cent. more than
the largest of the monthly magazines,
while in quality Its literature is of the
highest class. d. APPLETON & Co.
Publishers, New York.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-01-13

Attention is called to the card CT Dr.. A.
Martin, who has resumed his practice in
this county. DR.. Martin enjoys reputa-
tion as 8 skilllul dentist second to none in
the Valley of Virginia His old customers
will be glad OF the opportunity of secur-
ing his services.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-01-13
Judge Allen has introduced resolution

Judge Allen has introduced resolution
instructing the committee on Courts of
Justice to prepare and report bill to make
the pay of the President Of the Sal4te and
he Speaker of the House IS ,per day.
The present per diem of the President of
the Senate and Speaker Of the House is
SO. and of the members S..
We are glad to see that the Judge is
disposed to try the experiment which will
decide whether it is possible TO. member
of the Legislature to live On less than Sc
Ter day.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-01-13
MARRIED.

MILLER-FRY.-On the 18th of January, 1876 b
Rev. H. Estzsl, Mr.. Green B. Miller aud Miss Ids
Fry, both Of Shenandoah County.
RYAN-BOWERS.-ont the 9Th Of the same month,
by the same, Mt. Richard Ryan and Miss Caroline
Bowers, both of this county.
MALONEY-wINDLE.-On December 1Sd 1875, q
the residence Of tho brides father, New Mayhct,
Va, by Rev. G. l.. Cameron, Miss Mary E., AEpghtei
Of Hugh Mindle, and Nj. Apdrsw J. Maltlsy, beth
Of New Market Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-01-13

Complaint has been made that many cit
liens are daily annoyed by boys playing
ball on the streets, especially upon main
street. Windows are frequently broken
The boys do not purPosely bi eak the Vim
d)ws and are very sorry for the act, but
Yet it is very annoying.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-01-13
DIED.

FLEMINGR Wi lliam Henry FlemIngs, sen Of
Abraham Jennings, dsd near Mt. Zion Church.
Shenandoah Co., Va, Dec. 81 d 1875 Aged years.
months, and o days.
GIBSOS.--On Monday, January 10th. Capnp
Rad, Samuel j. Fl. Gibson. The deceased had
resident Of Woodstock for year two,
bat on account of bad health closed business, with
view Of going to his father in fittsylvaua
Comfy.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-01-13
Nov. 9Th 1861,
Mr.. Peter Slower,

! gave your Petition toto
the Assembly Friday, last which was received and
Bill ordered to be brought in for establishing
Town accoi ding to the prayer OF it-this Bill was to
havs come into the House on Saturday, but whether
it did not can't certainly say, was toe sick
to attend the whole day notwithstanding 1 went
there for that purpose, however s. there was no
danger of act passing i'll the you desired.
left the Of the trustees which you gave mo,
as likewise did the of the Town with Mr..
Israel Christian desiring him to ask you If you
ted Fairs appointed. that the whole might be done
under one. Ny indisposition conkil Iing upon
puts il ont of my power to attend the House, have
therefore las there remains difficulty now begd
Mr.. Christian to do the necessa part which is
nothing than to Il up the blanks in the bill
with ths names of the Trustees and Town, when this
is done the whole will be finished and the town es-
tablished by law which will enable you to comply
with yr-ayreenaeLt with the 'urohasers Of Lofts /
am Yr. Friend &C.
G. WASHINGTON.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-01-13

w. H. Efinger, Esq, OF Rockingham, is
making fine reputation in Oregon. A
Portland paper refers to his argument in
a criminal case in the L. S. Court at that
place as eloquent. brilliant and exhaus-
tive in argument"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-01-13

Rev. j. II. Barb preached in the Luth-
eran Church IN this PLACE on last Sunday
Morning and Evening and at Fairvicw in
the afternoon. Mr. BIS sermons were
earnest and gave evidence Of his ability
as a minister of the gospel.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-01-13
Sheep EiIied.

HAEVP AI.IpU.
On Monday night Dec 9th, Mr.. G. NJ.
Williamson. living near New Market, had
The sheep were appraised at s.: co per
head. Messrs. Alien and IIcnkel. also had
s killed, and several wounded. Rocking
ham and Shenandoah counties will have
large sheep bills to pay. if it goes this way
much longer.-Shen Valley.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-01-13

The last week. beginning on sMonday
and concluded on Saturday evening, was
observed as week OF prayer. Ivy the
churches in this place. Services were
held in the Methodist, Reformed, Luth-
eran and Presbyterian churches.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-01-13

The elders and deacons of the several
congregations composing the Woodstock
charge will meet in Woodstock, IN the
Reformed church, OH the last Saturday OF
January, at 10 O'Clock. The punctual at
tendance of each and all is earnestly re-
Quested. G. H. Martin.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-01-13
A good Yield.

SSSS : WV
From piece Of ground less than 1sx20
feet in extent Capt. Fred 81. Hoffman, OF
ihis county raised ten bushsl of Potatoes
the past season of the Peerless variety
the least remarkable of this lot weighed
pounds. some weighing between three
and four pounds. While being brought
to this office some were SO badly mashed
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-01-13

DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup is fast taking
the place Of all the old fashioned cough
remedies. 1t Lever fails to relieve t he
most violent cold, and for throat diseases
il is Invaluable. Price, % cents.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-01-13
Through the courtesy of Br. Bowman

Through tue courtesy OF DR.. Bowman,
We had the pleasure Of reading the origi-
nal letter of Geo. Washington adore ssed
to Mr.. Peter Slower in reference to estab-
fishing the town of ssrasbutg. whose
original name was Stovefstown The
iette: is now in the possession of Joseph
S, spengleE Esqr. OF Warren county, for
mer representative Of this county in the
Legislature. 1t reads as follows:
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-01-13

Attention ID called the advertisement OF
Valuable Real Estate by Martin Keller.
This il a very desirable farm and under
the present strinsency of the times will
probably be sold very low.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-01-13

We are pleased to see that the Legisla-
ture IS about passing a law protecting fish
in the North. branch Of the Shenandoah
river.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-01-13

Rev. W., II. Whary OF Cumberland
County has. been. called by the Presby-
terian Congregations of Woodstock AID
Strasburg.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-01-13

Ny1NES AND BRANDIES.
have large 1T OF NJ B. Bnckg
WINES ARD BRANUIES
which am selling at reduced rates.
DENNIS FENTOu
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-01-13
MANHOOD: HOW LOST HOW

MANHOOD: HOW LOST HOW
wi RESTORED!
ask Just published, edition OF Dr. Cal
49, yerwe s Celebrated Essay on the radical
w cure without medicinel of Sperma torrhna
EA or Seminal Weakness, huvolun-
&C., tary Seminal Losses. Imp0tency,
Mental and Physic,l Incapacity, appointments to
Marriage etc. also Cousump ton, Epilepsy and Fits
induced by sef-indulgence sexual extravaganza
sc.
gE- Price. in a sealed envelope, only six cents
The celebyated author, in this admirable Essay
clearly domonstrates, from thirty years success
full practice that the alarming consequences of self
abuse may be radically cured without the dangerous
of internal medicine or the application of the
knife, pointing ont mode of cure at &c t
certain, and cfectual, by means of which -
erer no matter what his condition may be, may cufe
himself cheaply, privately and radically.
g2s- This Lecture should be Ill the hands of every
youth and every man in the land,
Sent under seal, in plain envelope to any address
postpaid on receipt of six cents.
Address the 2 Publishers,
CHAS. J. G. KLINE & co.
1877 Bowery, New York Post Office Box, 1855.
Oct 14-ly.