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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-04-25

WASHINGTON, April 22.---Cable-
grams received by the State Depart
ment indicate that there is no longer
any possibility Of avertlng war between
Russia and Turkey. Mail advices from
various consulates indicate that Russia
is preparing to make a real or pretended
flank movement on Co nstantinop le
around the eastern shore Of the Black
Sea and through Asia Minor. Troops
are already moving in small bodies To-
wards several Russian towns in that d.
rectlon, and it is surmised that they
will eventually be concentrated at some
point near the northeastern boundary
Of Turkey in Asa, and there be a rein
forced by aid from Persia, in the event
of the latter power becoming Russia's
open ally. 1t is also believed in Wash
ington diplomatic circles that circait-
GUS movement on Constantinople will
be made through Servia and Montene-
gro. On this route the Russian forces
would encounter less formidable obsta-
Giles, either Of natural or an artificial
character, and could also count upon
supplies and other assistance from a
largely sympathetic population.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-04-25
Ben Wade's Letter.

New YORK, April 9.-The Times
tomorrow will print the following letter
written by ex-senator Benz. F. Wade,
which is now published for the first
time:
Jefferson, Ohio, April 9.--To Mr.. U.
Fl. Painter, Washington, d. C.-My
Dear Sir: Your letter of the 5th was
duly received. Yov ask whether l
remember what l said in favor of Presi-
dent Hayes IN my endeavor to procure
his nomination at the Cincinnati con-
vention ? do remember it, after what
has since transpired, with indignation
and bitterness of soul that Inever felt
before. You know with what untiring
zeal l labored for the emancipation of
the slaves of the South and to procure
justice for them before and during the
time was in Congress, and supposed
Gov. Hayes was in full accord with me
on this subject. But l have been
deceived, betrayed and even Inundated
by the course he has taken to a, degree
that I have not language to express.
During the first month of his admins
tration we find him closeted with two
Of the worst and most malignant enc
mics of the colored race that can be
found in all that slave cursed region
and there consulting with those male
factors how best he can put these colored
people under the iron heel of their most
bitter enemies, and reduce them to a
condition infinitely worse than before
they were made free. I feel that to
have emancipated these people and
then to leave them unprotected would
would be crime as infamous as to
have reduced them to slavery when
they were free, And for Hayes to do
this to the men who had at the hazard
of their lives given him the votes with
out which he never could have had the
power to do this terrible injustice. No
doubt he meditates the destruction Of
the party that elected him. A con-
temptation Of ali this fills me with
amazement and indispensable indigna-
ton. Ny only consolation is that his
tory informs me that better men than
ever pretended to be have in like
manner been deceived. Some have
attempted to excuse him by saying that
he means WELL" but hell is paved
with just such good intentions. Truly
yours. 3. T. WADE.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-04-25

TORNADO IN TENNEssEE.-A tor.
nado swept over Lavergne, fifteen miles
from Nashville, Tenn, Thursday night.
Four cabins, two dwellings, two stores
and one livery stable were blown to
atoms, even the foundations being
swept away. A little girl, lying in bed
with her brother, had her brains dashed
out, while he escaped with only few
bruises. A negro man and a negro boy
had their thighs broken. An old lady
who was;carried forty yards amid flying
timbers was deeply gashed on the back
of her head, had her arm twice broken,
while piece of some unknown sub
stance passed entirely through her wrist.
making a CHASTITY wound. Others were
rescued from underneath logs, which
lay across their bodies.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-04-25

THE conciiiatory policy Of Mr.. Hayes
does not please his party. There is
feeling of uneasiness and discomfort.
They desire to express themselves but
are afraid. Harmony has left the hap
Ply family. Spells held..them together
heretofore but Hayes does not seem to
recognize this important element Of
strength in the radical party. Wade
and Blaine are muttering their dissatis
faction, and the threatening storm is
rapidly approaching. Ohio republicans
are not altogether pleased but they
await the signal for a stampede. They
may desert Hayes but portion Of his
party will stick to him. He has COM
mitted himself to a policy upon the
success of which his reputation as a
statesman depends. He will sacrifice
those who were instrumental in placing
him in the presidents chair rather than
sacrifice the policy which is to give
him personal reputation. The end
may be split in the party, but this
need not annoy him. He has been the
instrument of accomplishing good to the
states of South Carolina and Louisiana.
Should he cause split in the radical
party, he will become the instrument Of
good to the entire country. The trian-
gular fight will soon begin. Hayes
holds the strong position at present,
Blaine and his supporters are fighting
him under cover, while the democrats
with their majority in the House and
prospective majority in the Senate are
advancing slowly but surely to COM
plete victory.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-04-25

NARROW GAUGE RAILRoAD.-An
effort is being made to convert the
Manassas Branch Of the Virginia Mid
land Road into Narrow Gauge, COM
plete tie independent line from Alex
andria to GAINESVILLE and extend the
road from Strasburg VIA Capon Springs
to the coal fields in West Virginia. The
extension would make the whole line 2
paying road and would add to
the prosperity Of Capon Springs,
Strasburg, and Alexandra. The schem
is good and we hope it will receive sui.
ficient encouragement from capitalists
to make it success. With its con-
cections with the B. s. 0. at Strasburg
and the Shenandoah Valley at River
ton or Front Royal, if that much talked
ofroad should even be made, it would
prove an important thoroughfare and
would afford improved facilities to the
people living along the line Of the ole
Manassas Gap Road.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-04-25

Ohio wheat crop reports are general
ly favorable. The fruit crops promise
we'll in some sections and are failures
or partial failres in others. The pros
poets Of the Inter wheat all through
the Mississippkalley are good, the on
ly damage beiR anticipated from grass
hoppers, and thy, it is believed, will be
less destructivtthan heretofore. The
average wheat Sp of California is L.
100000 tones bl this year not more
than half mllht will be raised, which,
together with thead condition Of the
stock market, pmises depressed
state Of affairs that quarter this
year.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-04-25

Ex-President Grants Secretary Of
War had to resign to prevent being i'm
peached, and was seved from conviction
Of felony by a legal bubble, and it now
seems that the strenuous effects thai
have been made, and that are still in
progress, to save the reputation Of his
Secretary.of the Navy will fail, and that
he will'now have to go foot in the class
of government peculators. for Secretary
Thompson can not find the money for
which the Philadelphia navy yard and
some ships were sold, and, it is said,
will call upon the Attorney General to
commence legal proceedings against ex-
Secretary Robson for the purpose Of
making him assist in the search he is
prose cuting for the lost treasure.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-04-25

Col. Freeman, prominent Tennes-
see lawyer, and late the republican can
didate for governor Of that State, will
succeed Judge Spence as assistant at
torney general for the Postotice Depart
ment, on the lst proximo.
We know nothing of the qualifications
of Col. Freeman, but regard the change
as a good one. 1t would have been
difficult, to have selected lawyer any
where who would not have filed the
place as well as Judge Spence.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-04-25

PITTsBURG, PA, April 20.---A dis
patch from Petrolia. Butler county. Pa,
says Yesterday afternoon a heavy storm
passed over this section. The lightning
struck q large tank on the Troutman
farm. which contained $4,000 barrels
of oil. and the tank tas torn to pieces.
The burning oil set fire to two other
tanks, and one containing Is, GOO barrels
was destroyed. The ether was extin-
guished by steam. The burning oil ran
down the creek a mile. destroying
everything in its course. 1t was check
ed by Ralston's dam. which was large
enough to hold it and stop further dam
age. Twelve oil wells, with tanks at
the wells, were destroyed. The town
of Troutman, consisting Of a hetel, two
livery stables, billiard room and
dwelling houses was destroyed. A
pipe line pump station and number Of
other buildings were also destroyed.
The 1900 barrels Of oil burned belong
ed to the United Pipe line, and viii be
paid by prorata assessment by that
line. The loss in the town Of Trout
man is estimated at $4,000. The loss
Oh the twelve oil wells is not known,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-04-25

The Chase City Times: One grand
move has been made: the whisky punch
bill. Now let US have a geological sur
vey Of Virginia. Let the world know
what inducements we can offer. En-
courage railroads. foster education, send
wise men to the Legislature, and we
will venture to predict a future fol
Virginia that will place her where she
really should be, and where she can be
--one Of the first States in our glorious
Union.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-04-25

Tokens Of war are still the burden of
cable dispatches---The Russian chancel-
lory at Constantinople is closed---The
Car it is said will issue his war mani
festo at Moscow after returning from
Kischenef-- Lord Derby has 10 sanguine
hopes that war will be ayerted, but says
English interests will be protected
wherever Observation-Disclosures, it is
believed, will occupy Bosnia when
Russia crosses the Danube---The rainy
,~a,5,! will impede the Russian advance.
The Danube is very high, and rising
rapidly---A battle between Turks and
Montenegrins is ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Bradlaugh and Annie Berant have
been committed for trial in London for
publishing an immoral pamphlet-Nine
miners were imprisoned in Welsh col
liery by an explosion and inunda ton
four days. Five were rescued alive
THE Liverpool Courier pronounces the
report Of the failure of Gholson, Walker
& Co., untrue.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-04-25
The Effect OF a European War.
The New York Herald says

The New \ ork Herald says;
There will be great change. as if
by magic, in case the general eXpecta-
ton Of great war in Europe is realized.
This impending event, the moment it
happens, will touch all the nerves of
American trade and industry. 1t will
open vast and profitable market for
everything we can produce, and set all
the wheels Of business in active motion.
Our banks will find employment for all
their idle money; our railroads will be
burdened with freights; a mighty stimuli
lus will be given to the raising Of grain
and pork, to the manufacture of arms,
clothing and military supplies, and we
shall recover within the ensuing two
years more than we have lost since the
great panic. It is absurd to indulge in
sentimental misgiyings about thriving
on the calamities Of other nations. We
are not responsible for those calamities
The effect Of Our great business activity
will be to alleviate them. We shall
supply food to those who would other
wise famish, clothing to those who
would otherwise so naked, arms tC
those who would otherwise DO without
adequate means Of defence.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-04-25

We have received from the publishers
the Leonard Scott Company, of New
York, their reprint Of Blackwood's
Magazine for April. Contents: The
French Army in 1877. Crete, Continu-
atoms Of Woman Halter and Pauline,
Harriet Martineau, A Railway Journey,
TRANSACTIONS from Heine, and the Politi-
cal Situation. Blackwood's is one Of
the best magazines published, and well
maintains the reputation it has so long
enjoyed.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-04-25

I HE NEXT EUROPEAN EXoDUs.--- "A
cable dispatch received in this city yes
terday by shipping agent states that
"oyer twenty thousand Russians may
be expected at this port during the sum-
mer, and that nearly the same number
have decided upon going to Australia.
-NeW York World. 2OM,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-04-25

FELL UEDER TRAIN AND KILLED
MIR. VIM. Winter, well known
to many of our people as sewing ma
chine agent and Waterman in the Ex-
press Office at this place some seven or
eight years since was killed at Piedm ont
last Saturday. He was attempting to
board train and slipped, fell under it
and was crushed to DEATH EecHester
Nescs.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-04-25

Gen. Nichols, Of Louisiana, lost an
arm and a leg in the Confederate SER
Vice. In regard to his loss he said to a
friend Il feel badly, because the ambi-
ton ofmy life has been a judgeship but
you keow thata one-sided judge would
scarcely be the proper tn ing
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-04-25

OuTRAGES IN THE LAND OF THE
ELEcr.---The Springfield (Mass.) Re-
publican says that the kicking and
pounding of wives to the point of death
IS getting almost as common in New
England and New York as it is in the
more brutal districts of England. This
means that it is getting very common
indeed. The Republicans say there is
a class of men IN the localities indicated
with low instincts and passions, who
assuage every disappointment, OF what
ever kind, with beastly intoXication
and violent assault upon their part
ners. The woman gets a blow in reply
to some of her bitter repinings at her
lot. She IS knocked down, and heavy
boot-heels perform literal dance OF
death on her PROSTATE form. The Re-
publican thinks that hanging is too
good for such Wretches; they always
'.get religion" and 90 off the stage
with more credit than might have at
tended their exit in Their beds. This is
melancholy account Of ''outrages" in
the land of''moral IDEAS" The New
England Conference. which is so grieved
by the imaginary wrongs inflicted upon
''our Southern oppressed" ought not
to open the gates Of Paradise TO such
characters while it invokes fire from
Heaven upon the whole South because
few violent characters in that section
are supposed to infict similar cruelties
upon blacks to those which are inflicted
in New England and New York by
husbands upon wives. Suppose these
truly pious people open their Bibles
and ponder upon an admonition toman-
kind to take the beams out Of their cwn
eyes before they trouble themselves
about withdrawing the notes from those
of others - Bat. Sun.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-04-25

The New Yoak Journal of Commerce
building was partly destroyed by fire
Monday morning, the editorial and
composing rooms being completely
burned, with library, files. &c. The
building was flooded with water and
everything else of value in 1t was ruin
| ed. The paper will be published as
usual under temporary arrangements.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-04-25

The Auditor Of the State says that
liquor Dealers Licenses taken out under
the existing law will be good only until
the Mofett law can be put into execu-
ton. The opinion IN Richmond IS that
wholesale dealers will have to pay
only $50.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-04-25
Important to Registrars and Voters.

The Legislature, at its last session,
adopted some amendments to the cleo
ton law in accordance with the recent
amendments of the State constitution
Under the new law the same qualifica-
tons as heretofore are required in vo-
ter, with the additional qualification,
that he ssshall have paid to the State be-
fore the day of election the capitation
taxrequired by law for the preceding
year." 1t also makes the following
section relative to the new disqualified
tons growing out of conviction of petty
larceny.
The clerk of the County Court and
Hastings, or Corporation Court, shall at
each registration, deliver to each regis
trar in his county or city, list ofall vo-
| tiers who have died, or who have been
convicted of felony or petit larceny
since last registration. And it shall be
the duty Of the registrar to correct his
list in accordance with the list thus fur
nished, before proceeding with reglstra-
ton; and he shall strike from the list
| of voters the name Of any person con-
| victed of felony or petit larceny, upon
the production before him of a certii-
cate of the clerk Of court Of competent
jurisdiction that he has been convicted
of felony, Or convicted Of petit larceny
| since December l, 1876, in such court,
or has been so convicted by a Mayor,
| Police Justice, or Justice Of the Peace
in the county or corporation wherein is
the court to which said clerk belongs.
unless such person shall produce a par
don from the Governor or certificate
from the keeper Of the rolls that his disa-
bilities have been removed by the Cen
eral Assembly. This act shall be in
force from its passage.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-04-25

A Washington dispatch to the Boston
Post says: President Hayes is repor-
ted to have said that as soon as the
Southern question was cut of the way
he proposedt to dispense liberal amount
Of patronage among Northern demo-
Gratis. and that nothing would please
him better than TO see Tilden elected to
the Senate from New 7 ork."
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-04-25

The Norfolk Virginian says: THE
opening of the war in Europe should
cause an entire revolution in the agri-
culture Of the Southern States. The
people ofthe South must raise their
own corn and bacon this year, OF pre-
pare for utter bankruptcy.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-04-25

At the graduating exercises of the
high school in Hartford, Conn, Whang
Kal Hah, one of the Chinese boys being
educated in this country, took the
second prize in defamation over six
American BOYS.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-04-25

In New York, January End, Robert
M. Dickie, aged Ia, was bitten in the
hand by cat he was playing with.---
The wound healed and nothing was
thought of it till Sunday week, when
the boy experienced extreme difficulty
in swallowing. He now lies in q criti-
cal condition, suffering all the agonles
ofhydrophobia.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-04-25
Gov. Packard patiently waited. day bv

Gov. Packard patiently waited, day by
day, for that aid which, according to his
understanding of the constitution of the
United States, was his unquestionable
due. Failing to receive this aid his
choice now rests between submission to
force and resorting to civil strife. In
such dilemma there is but one course
for patriotic citizens, and such Cover
nor Packard has always shown him.
self"
LATEST NOTES OF THE SITUATION.
New ORLEANS, April 22.---It is re-
liably stated that Gov. Packard will re-
main in the State House until after the
troops are withdrawn and his men paid
off. The contingent fund which Gov.
purpose will be discussed by his pay
master general. assisted by a committee
of three from either side. The money
will be paid to the men direct. This
plan shuts out quite number of enter
prising individuals who hold Packard
warrants, for which they paid from five
to ten cents on the dollar.
The impression among leaders is that
a Senator will not be elected until
Wednesday next when the Legislature
will assemble at the State House. The
talk among extremist republicans is that
they will endeavor to form combina-
ton and elect an INSTRUMENTATION
Senator. The parties are very divided
and candidates are numerous.
THE ORDERS TO GEN. AUGUR.
WASHINGTON, April 22.---Gen.
Sherman yesterday telegraphed directly
to Gen. Auglr at New Orleans to with
draw the troops from the city on Tues
day at noon, in accordance with the
directions Of the President and Secretary
Of War. He also telegraphed the order
to Gen. Sheridan at Chicago. who
commands the military division of the
Missouri. Gen. Sheridan Immediately
transmitted it to Gen. Augur, who will
report to him as to its execution. By
lnadvertence the original order was
made to refer to the Mechanics Insti-
tute as the place from which the troops
were to be withdrawn. This was cor
rccted and the words st. Louis Hotel"
used as Packard's State House, substi-
tuted. The troops are also to be
withdrawn from tie Orleans Hotel ad.
joining.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-04-25

At the meeting Of the Grand Lodge of
the State, I. O. 0. F., JOS. K. Smith,
Of Harrison5urg, was elected Worthy
Grand Marshal, and J. Il Warters, OF
Staunton, Grand Chaplain.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-04-25

Kate Claxton is said to have been
offered an engagement at one hundred
dollars night, beside her expenses, by
Boston manager to play as star"
as 1.-THE Daughter Of the Flames"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-04-25

CHEAP CENTENNIAL WARES. THE
Globe Hotel, the great centennial car
avansary, which cost 5000, 900, was sold
at public auction in Philadelphia yester-
day, and was knocked down at So, 475,
The frame building, containing the
greatest soda fountain in the world, and
which cost $4,000, brought only
$l75,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-04-25

The Royal Land Company las re-
ceired the contract to carry mails over
their road between Fredericksburg and
Orange Court House.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-04-25

G0O0Cant be made ny every agent every
,1SJ jmonth in the business we furnish, but
those willing to work easily earn a
dozen dollars a day tight in their own localities.
Have no room to explain here. Business pleasant
and honorable. Woman, aud boys and girls do
as well as men. We viii furnish you a complete
Outfit free The business pays better than any
thing else. We Will bear expense OF stating you.
Particulars free. Write and see. Farmers and
mechanics their sons anu daughters, and all
classes in need of paying work az home, should
write to us and lean al about the work at once.
Now is the time Don delay. Address True & CO,
Augusta Maine Feb. lily.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-04-25

Alfred Smith threw himself under
a locomotive in Lexington. KY, rather
than face his wife whom he had deser-
tod
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-04-25

The peach crop in York county, Pa,
promises to be unusually fine.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-04-25

5000 Pianos for $3.50.
And all her styles in the same proportion, inclu-
ding Grand, Square and Upright-all tirst-class-
sold direct to the people at factory prices, No
agent; no commissions; no discounts These
Pianos made one of the fiuest displays at the
Centennial Exhibition and were unanimously
recommended for the Highest Hon ors. New Man
ufactoIy-one of the largest and hnest in the
world The Square Grands contain Mathushek s
new patent Duplex Overstrung Scale, the greatest
improvement in the history OF piano making. The
Uprigh,s are the finest in America Don't fail to
write for Illustrated and Descriptive Cetalogue,-
mailed free.
MENDELSSOHN PIANO CO.,
apr. ll-3t, No. Sc Broadway, n. Y.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-04-25

Texas expects its greatest fruit crop
this year.