Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-07-04


entertain the entire military Of the
Valley and to feed as many as possible
with good military rations to which has
been added for this occasion vegetables,
ice-cream sc. The railroad will run
trains for the special accommodation OF
all who wish to attend the celebration
at Harrisonburg. Every arrangement
for the comfort of passengers has been
made by the Sup't and conductors of
the several trains. Parties who in
their patriotic enthusiasm shall spend
all their money or be robbed by some
more patriotic companion can return
home without charge.
At Woodstock, the day will be OBJ
served in a very quiet and orderly
manner. The County Clerk, and most of
the merchants will be sent to the Far
mer's Mill where they will be placed I'M
der the command of Mr.. Jacob Shockey,
who has special quarters provided for
them, and will keep them under guard
until they are prepared to return home
without disturbing the general quiet OF
the community. The use of fire works
is prohibited by order of the council,
but boys will be permitted to fire shot
guns beyond the limit Of one mile from
the town, provided they do not go with
in one-half mile Of any residence, gar
den or orchard. The sale Of lemons
and sugar will not be prohibited. Sc
CARS and tobacco, it is expected will be
purchased before hand. The Court
House and Church bells will not be rung
before one O'Clock A. NJ, and all noise
after O'Clock A. NJ. is positively pro-
hibited. Music Of the brass and orches-
ira bands will be allowed provided not
more than two members of the respec-
tive bands be together at one time. All
places OF business are expected to be
closed promptly at 10 ?. NJ. Every
good citizen will read the Declaration
Of independence and the Virginia Bill
of Rights. Those who are not supplied
with these documents will read one
volume of the Congressional Record or
the Acts of the Virginia Assembly.
The Woodstock military company are
expected to appear in full uniform, if
they have no uniform they can adopt
one Suitable to the occasion. The
printing office Will be closed and no
money received ,exceptfrom delinquent
subscribers of long standing. The fire
company, as a mark of Prospect for the
day, will permit their engine and hose
carriage to rest. All members will be
relieved from duty, except the detail
who have charge of the apparatus. This
detail are expected to report at an early
hour and remain on duty until discharg-
ed. No business will be done at the
Bank, except furnishing change for
small bills.
The Post Office will receive letters at
all hours. Parties desiring to leave
town will give notice in due time, that
a suitable escort may be provided.
Merchants that close their stores are
expected to place chairs Oh the side
walks for the accommodation of old
soldiers.
Further arrangements, if any, will be
made known by proclamation from the
Court House stceplc.
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''What dire offence from am rous causes spring
What mighty contests Use from trivial things
STRASBURG, June 29th 1877.
Mr.. EDITOR =
l was somewhat sur
prised at Mr.. Q's overwhelming attack,
which appeared not long since, and it is
with reluctance that I am prevailed
upon to evield once more pen, which
Artemus Ward says, lis more mightier
than the sword'' but in my hand it is
as powerless as wave on the pebbly
strand.
l do not intend this as q response to
thatreyy gent1emanly critique, but merely
essay to defend the motives which
prompted the production Of that lamen-
ted article. l am accused Of ''naisrepre-
sensations and miscellaneous" 1t hard
ly seems possible that such is the case,
since my information was derived
from very reliable parties, and seems
to be such general sentiment, that we
little dreamed of spreading false i'm
pressions, as Mr.. 9. implies. But if
the school is less prosperous now than
formerly, Of course we are UNNECESSARILY
grateful to our kind Mentor for correct
ing any unintentlonal deviation from a
right statement Of facts as we are a
staunch advocate for the prevalence Of
Truth. Whether there were any mis-
representations or not, an impartial and
disinterested people are more capable Of
judging than one whose eyes are blind
to the merits Of all but self and a few
personal friends.
AS to the composition and structure
of my notice. which, apropos, was
written merely for my own pleasure.
1 must admit that it was sent for publ
cation without revisal, or scarcely
second reading, but if [ had been
aware Of the existence of our very pro-
found and subtle Emerson, the Second,
we would have been more careful, for
doubtless it is deficient in Rhetorical
graces and Emcrsonidn diction which
might have charmed the fastidious and
intellectual gaze the immortal @.
Again, [ admit, with down cast eyes
| that il is not IN lao compora1 10 tbo