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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-01-25
THE HOME AND PRESIDE

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Messrs. Editors of Herald.

The Radicals emphati
cally say that this is the best govern
ment the sun ever shone upon. Wei
may they claim the assumption, wher
Grant has commissioned over two hun
dred thousands office holders TO do his
bidding. They rule the people with a
rod Of iron, they impose taxation toe
grievous to be borne, Iand rob the gov
eminent from center tot circumference
of the hard earned taxes paid by the
people. They move over the land in
great pomp and splendor, and hold
positions Of high trust, but whenever
special opportunities admit, they in
variably show the cloven foot, and
pray to their God, that they are super
Tor to the generality of man, Grant be-
ing their dictator. Their greed for
money has caused them to rob grave
yards OF the spoils that belonged to the
honored dead. If the last resting place
OF the dead have been despoiled by the
hands Of dishonored men, and by a
party who claim this government to be
the best the sun ever shone upon, in
what direction are we to look for hon.
est dealing by the present administra-
ton? The evils which radical rule has
brought upon our once happy country,
are so tremendous, and threaten such
overwhelming ruin to the moral, and
the sacred constitutional liberties of our
country, that good men tremble with
fear in all the land. We see that our
wisest men are assembled together in
the councils of the nation. We hear
their warning voices. The trumpet
notes otthe statesman, the patriot and
the christian, are rolling through the
valleys and swelling to the tops of the
mountains. They tell us that our liber-
ties are in imminent danger that the
LAND Of the free, and the home of the
brave" is usurped by tyrant's hand,
who would plunge his native country in
civil war for the sake Of party aggran-
dizement, and party supremacy. Re-
member him, the villain, righteous
heaven, in the great day of vengeance.
Blast the traitor. and his pernicious
counsels, who, for wealth. for power,
the pride Of greatness, or revenge,
would plunge his native land in war.
The cause of human liberty depends
upon US, its value is in the heart of
every true American. Let us hope to
the God Of our fathers and our own
God, that we shall continue to remain
one country, one people, one govern
ment, and that the great counselor Of
the nation, Samuel J. Tilden, be pea
ceably inaugurated the president Of our
much distracted country. that the ma
ton may have the assurance of honest
government, in the full enjoyment of
prosperity and peaceful happiness. And
so may we continue, till human insti-
tutions shall have fulfilled their func-
tons, and have been succeeded by the
advent Of that period, foretold by pro-
phecy and foreseen BY faith, when the
kingdoms Of this world become the
kingdoms of our Lord and of his Christ,
and he shall reign for ever and ever.
A. G.. w.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-01-25

THE TAX ON WHIsKEY.-The argu-
ment advanced by persons who are
really two timid to support tax on
whisky is too thin. 1t amounts to this:
That some whisky will escape taxation
under any system which may be adop-
ted, therefore, it is useless to tax it at
all. 1t is a very absurd and impotent
conclusion. Any bill will be perfected
only by use. 1t may at first be very
imperfect in its machinery, but it will
become smoother after it shall have
been put in operation. BY all means,
let us have some bill. Letcher's Oh
Smiths, or somebody's. It is the only
solution to the debt question of the
State. We fear though a Legislature
which has not backbone enough to pass
dog-law, will falter as much when il
comes to a tax on whisky.-Leri,gto,
Gasetse.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-01-25

The funeral services over the bodies
Of the unidentified dead Of the Ashta-
bula (Ohio) bridge disaster took place
last Friday. Nineteen bodies were
lowered IN the grave at Chestnut Grove
Cemetery, near that place. The clergy
of Ashtabula, assisted by two Episcopal
ministers from Cleveland, held joint
services with the Masonic order at the
grave. Three bodies still remain N the
vault in the hope that friends may YET
be able to identify them by pieces Of
clothing elinging to them.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-01-25

Motatt, Of Rockingham, has singular
and ingenious arrangement for register.
ing the number Of drinks sold at the
bar-rooms licensed by the State. It is
we believe, his intention to introduce q
bill to tax each drink sold. The
machine rings a bell, after the manner
Of the bell-punch, and also registers
every "eye-opener,'' ''donator," IRE
iuvenator," 'night-cap," zone more,'
little something" and, indeed, every
drink, no matter what It's name.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-01-25
THE CH1LcorE CLA1M.-The Balti-

| The CHILCOTE CLAIM.-The Balti
more Sunnoticec the Chilcote claim az
follows:
1T seems sandy hitler, near the
smoky city of Pittsburg, has been dream
ing lately of the ownership of pretty well
all the real estate in Baltimore. Israel
Chilcote is the name of this possessor of
fabulous wealth in expectancy, and he
is coal miner. The fable goes that a
grandfather of Israel Chilcote made a
lease for 80 years, renewable, for the
consideration of 10 shillings, of 892'
acres of land, called "James Delight"
now the site of several hotels, the city
hall and other buildings in the heart of
this city. The lease expires soon, and
the Chilcote heirs, about forty Of them,
it is stated, will then claim the rever-
sion and possession of the property. AS
the Court Of Appeals, however, has
decided that the 90 years lease, under
which much property in Baltimore is
held, are perpetual, if the consideration
Of 10 shillings will renew the lease of
James Delight" little apprehension
will be felt by the present occupants.
Adverse possession under claim and
color Of title. and uninterrupted for
twenty years, also gives right to
property. So the coal miner will
probably have to take it out in dream
ing"
The fable is a true tale. The papers
are in the possession of the Chilcote
family some of whom reside in this
county. Whether heir claim is valid is
a question which will probably be deter
mined by the courts,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-01-25

One Of the greatest accomplishments
ofthe day is thorough knowledge Of
music. It has not been within the
means of most people, however, to OBJ.
tain either an organ or piano until Cor
nish & Co., Of Washington, New Jersey
commenced the manufacture of their
beautiful new style instruments sat
prices to suit the times. Read their
advertisements in another column.
Nov. 30.-3m.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-01-25

Mr.. Daniel +. Beatty, of Washing
ton, N. j., the energetic and preserving
manufacturer of the Beatty Piano and
Golden Tongue Parlor. Organs, deserves
the highest credit for having produced
the most perfect musical instrument
combined with the utmost beauty and
chasteness of design yet offered the
musical public. See his advertisement
in another page Address Daniel f.
Beatty, Washington, n. j.
Nov. 30.-lm.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-01-25


The FLooD.-The waters Of the
different streams Of this county raised
very rapidly on Tuesday, 18th and dur.
ing the night the ice was carried down
the river. A number of mill dams
were broken and some entirely swept
away. Among the sufferers are Kin.
gree & Windle near Red Banks. Hotel
s. Banner, whose dam was very much
injured, but not entirely swept away
Hotel & Painters dam entirely des.
troyed. and Farmers Mill Co. dam
very much injured. The loss will be
large, the greater part however will be
occasioned By the delay to which the
parties will be subjected. Much Of the
ice thrown upon the banks was full
eighteen inches thick. Since the break
up, the river has been very full.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-01-25

o1RASbORtF, A., Jan. 10, 1914.
Hess's. Editors oftRe Herald
If appro-
pirate you will please insert the fol-
lowing local in your valuable paper Of
which Pm a constant reader. The long
looked for war, growing out Of the re-
suit Of the election between Tilden and
Hayes. has been ccunseled and fought
upon Fishers Hill by Uncle Bob Smith
(colored) and Bob Hollis, also (colored).
The two colorcd gentlemen were sleigh
inc down Fishers Hill when a spicy
conversation took place between the
two on Tilden and Hayes. Hollis who
is for Hayes from the word 90, says to
Uncle Bob who is every inch for Tilden,
what will become Of We, Tllden
Nisgers. if Hayes men comes marching
down de Valley: spect dawill swallow
you up" Uncle Bob says look here
wallir III be dad burned lfyou Niger
won't have to get off my sleigh. Dis
IS free country and vote my senti-
ments without throwing it up to other
niggers." So the Tilden man. true to
the cause rose up and seized the plank
upon which he was sitting to strike the
Hayes man who sprang from the sleigh
securing handful of stones and ran at
rapid pace in front Of the sleigh. But
Uncle Bob in hot persuit did not give
him time to discharge his stone. Hollis
made good his escape to otrasburg to
have Uncle Bob arrested.
The millers are bidding strongly on
wheat, offering from 81, 80 to sl,35. The
Herald is welcome visitor in this place
and is read with much interest by every
lover Of county news sc. We con-
graduate the Herald on its great i'm
provement since its consolidation with
the Democrat. and think it cannot be
out rivaled as county paper for new
from county and State.
The Virginia Hotel was robbed a few
nights since Of 5000. TIE thief is in
custody. D. E.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-01-25
The People Want Proof.

There is no medicine prescribed by
physicians. or sold by Druggists, that
carries such evidence of its success and
superior virtue as Boschee's German
Syrup for severe Coughs, Colds settled
on the breast, Consumption. or any dis
ease Of the Throat and Lungs A proof
Of that fact is that any person afflicted,
can geta Sample Bottle for 10 cents
and try its superior effect before buying
the regular size at IS cents. 1t has
lately been introduced in this country
from Germany, ane its wonderful cures
are astonishing everybody that use it.
Three doses will relieve any case Try
If Sold
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-01-25

GAME AND PELTRY IN ROCKING
HAMA correspondent of the Rock
ingham Register writing from Coote's
Store, near Brooks Gap in that county,
says that the Messrs. Blakemore, mer.
chants there, have shipped to market
in very brief period more than coo
rabbits, 240 squirrels, IS pheasants, 81
partridges, also shipped in and on hand
1900 rabbit skins, besides a large LOT
of other frlrs, namely, opossum, coon.
fox. wildcat, and deer skins,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-01-25

REvIvAL.-A very interesting series
Of meetings has been in progress in the
Presbyterian Church in this place, un.
der the Pastoral charge ofRev. R. H.
Fleming. assisted by Rev. Wi son,
Of Broadway. Meetings have been
held every night since the 14th inst.
The congregations have been large and
general feeling of interest is manifest
ed by all classes of the community. A
large number Of persons have respond
ed to the invitations so forcibly present.
ed by the ministers, and many have
made profession of religion. May the
good work continue and extend through
out the churches of this county.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-01-25
OFFICE.
u Woodstock, Va. Jan. ID. 1877.
Wm. Donaldson. Complt

Jas. H. Orndorf. Margaret Rudolph,
Christian Rudolph, Watkins James. W.
w. James. Mary Ann Booth. Chas.
Tewalt and Elizabeth his wife, Jno. 8.
Coffelt and Mary his wife. Charlotte
Booth, Matilda Booth, Lorenzo Booth.
Jno. Booth. Lydia Booth. Lydia Cath
ernie Booth. Annie Booth. Louisa Jane
Booth & Benjamin Franklin Booth. the
last three being infants.
TO Complts. and Deits, the iudgmen.
creditors of James H. Orndorf and all
others concerned.
You are hereby notified that I have
fixed on the Sth day Of Feb. 1877 If fair
if not the next fair day thereafter, at
my Office in Woodstock to take the ac-
counts required by decree in sad cause
viz: to ascertain and report the real
estate upon which the judgment III the
/ bill and proceedings mentioned is lien.
and whether there are any other liens
on said real estate having priority over
said Judgment. and all other liens OIL
said real estate and the actual and an
nual value of the same, and Any other
matter deemed pertinent by himself Or
that any Of the parties may require, as
required by decree OF the circuit court,
i'll said cause at Its Dec. Term 1876. at
which time and place you are required
to attend Given under my nand as
Conn. in ch'y of said count the day and
year aforesaid.
Jan. 4!h-4T. P. W. MAGRUDER.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-01-25

Parson Jennings left a bible at the
house Of some one ofhis many friends a
few weeks ago. Not recollecting where
he left it, he will be obliged if some
body will inform him. The old gentle
man has no special use for such a book
now, but it may come IN good some
day
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-01-25

WooD.-Ten men have promised US,
since the first snow. to bring wood. Up
to this time, we have not received any
oft. The weather has been such that
a paper could not be printed without
wood or coal. We hope our friends
will not place US under the disagreeable
necessity Of trading our wood stoves for
coal stoves. Please send it along.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-01-25

An old Baltimore negro who hat
emigrated to Liberia years ago, ordered
a quantity ofDr. Bulls Cough Syrup 8
short time ago, stating that although
coughs and colds were not frequent il
Africa, he would not like to be without
it ia his family.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-01-25

REDUCED RATEs.-By> recent
classification, the B. so. R. R. Co.
has reduced the freight on many articles
from first class freight to second class
freight on ether articles from second
class freight to third class freight on
others from third class freight to fourth
class freight.
Special rates on numerous articles
have also beea reduced.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-01-25
NEW DRUG SToRE.-Carte

NEW DRUG SToRE.-Carter & Rich
ardson will open Drug Store in the
Stevenson building, opposite the Court
House, in the room lately occupied by
R. c. VIII. They will keep a full
assortment of goods in their lines and
invite share Of the public patronage,
See advertisement in another column.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-01-25

BRIDGE DESTROYED. The bridge
on the Virginia Midland Road, over
South River was washed away by the
late freshet. The loss of the bridge will
prove a matter of inconvenience. but it
is generally believed that the river did
what the company should have done.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-01-25

The B. & 0. R. R. Co. has reduced
the freight on flour from this Station to
Baltimore, fifty cents per barrel, to for
ty two cents per barrel.
Corresponding reductions. on both
-four and grain, have been made from
other stations on the Valley Branch.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-01-25
DIED.

Rebecca Hsnnaan departed this
this County, on the 18th of this month at the age
of 60 years, months and 20 days. The diseas
which resulted in her death, was dropsy Of the
heart. She was baptiz ed into ccvan ant with God
in her infancy, and was in early life confirmed to
the Evangelical Lutheran Church. of which she
continued faithful and esteemed member to
the end Of her days.
In church and home her empty place
Holds her no more forever
The Saviour kept her by His grace
And then from time did sever
He called her to the other side
OF deaths dark chilly water;
He had this right for He had died
And With His blood had bought her.
Then we will thank that Go d SO kind
Of Grace the Mighty Oliver
And from His word observe His mind
He'll help Us DER the river
~ wife of Chas S. Wund er
OF Moore's Store i'll this county departed this life
at the restdence of her son in-law VIM. A. Pence
in Tim berville, January 18TH 1877, aged So years.
4 months and Il ,ys. In the de .th of this
amiable woman, not only the family, the
Reformed church Of which she was consistent
member for many years, but the poor of the
community in which she resided, who shared
largely il her hospitality sustain great loss
but their loss is her eternal gain. Mrs. W. died
as shs lived in the faith of the Gospel of Christ
and in the full assurance of immortality and
eternal life beyond the tomb.
Peace be to her ashes.
Asleep in Jesus peaceful rest,
Whose waking is supremacy blest
No fear, no woes, shall dim that hour,
Which manifests the Saviour's power.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-01-25

BRASS BAND.-Any person or per-
sons knowing of the Whereabouts of
travels Cornet IBand" will confer a
favor by sending their information to
BEE FLAT,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-01-25

The body of Jim Ireland, a colored
man, well known in the southern part
Of Clarke county, Va, was found frozen
near the ford on the Opequon, on the
road leading from wildwood to Winches-
ter. last week.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-01-25

To OUR SUBsCRIBERs.-Ple send
replies to the statements which have
been furnished you. Your accounts
will not be permitted to run beyond the
first Of February.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-01-25

Two colored boys were brought to
jail by constable Painter, from Stras-
burg, accused of robbing the hotel there
Of some clothing, silver-ware anda small
amount Of money.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-01-25

Persons wishing to purchase desirable
building lots on East Back Street, in the
t own of Woodstock, will please call at
John T. Haas, at Haas & Bros.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-01-25

SPECIAL TERM.-A special term of
the Shenandoah Circuit Court will begin
on the Doth inst. 1t is said that Judge
Mclaughlin will preside.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-01-25

THE BIG HoG.-Mr. George Bow
man, near Saumsville, in this county
killed a hog last Wednesday which
weighed 574 lbs.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-01-25
MARRIED

THORNBERRT-SONNER.- Strasburg on the
10th INST by Rev. VIM. Rusniselle, M. Joseph
Thornberry Of Prince William County to Mis-:
Lucy L. SonDer of this county.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-01-25

Mrs. Jas. H. Clover would like to
teach music class in Woodstock, and
respectfully solicits scholars. She has
had several years experience as a
teacher.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-01-25

A man named Michael J. King was
killed last week on the railroad between
Parkersburg and Grafton, W. Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-01-25

Rev. DR.. Leonidas Rosser is conduct
ing a revival in Fincastle, Botetourt
county.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-01-25
| 0 CO Ms Mp YES,

The advertiser, having been permantly cured of
that dread disease, Consumption, by q simple rem
edy is anxious 10 make known to his fellow suffer
ers the means of cure To all who desire 1t, he
Will send q copy of the prescription used free of
charge,) with the direct for preparing and u.s.
ing the same, which they will and . sure cure for
Consumption, Asthma, bronchitis, &c.
Parties wishing the prescription will please address
Rev f. A. WILSON,
194 Penn St.. Williamsburg, New York
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-01-25

AUDITORS REPoRT.-We have re-
ceiveda copy Of the Auditors repor
from which we copy the followin:
statistics of Shenandoah county:
Capitation Tax, on white males
1925; colored, ISL; tax on persona
property $4,612.96. Income, $500 OIL
real estate ST., 995.73, Licenses s2,795.
II; Total State Tax, s28,848,56.
The criminal charges for this county
were $651.07.-a larger amount than TO
a number Of years.
Value Of Personal Property 81, 1873
$500, value Of real estate 1860. 1911.
10.
In the year 1875, there were l36 mar
riages, 455 births and l26 deaths.
Capitation Tax in the State 1913, 725
Value Of Personal Property, SIS, 954,
10000.
Value Of Real Estate s242, 756, 54S.75
Total tax assessed-s2.477,714.3l.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-01-25

OwL.-Mr. Harry Sull Of this place,
killed an owl, which measured four feet
six inches from tip to tip.