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was living when the war broke out. In
February, 1851, he married Myrthi
Bringier, lady of French extraction, Of
an old and powerful Creole family, who
died in 1875, leaving him three daugh-
tiers, who now reside in Winchester,
Va. and having lost four sons. He was
. delegate to the Charleston convention
in 1860. and afterward to that at Balti-
more, aud was member of the seces-
sion convention of Louisiana in lS60-6l.
In the spring Of 1862 he led his brigade
in the Valley campaign under Stone
wall Jackson, and won distinction at
Front Royal, Middletown. Winchester,
Strasburg, Cross Keys and Port Rcpub-
lie. Gen. Jackson gave his brigade
battery Of artillery which they had
captured as a reward for their galantry
and recommended Taylor COZ promatlon.
When General Jackson moved from the
Shenandoah Valley to join Lee in his
attack OH Mcclellan in the seven days
fight for Richmond, Gen. Taylor was
with him and shared in all his combats
in that momentous struggle. For his
success in the field he was promoted to
the rank Of major-gencral and assigned
to the command of Louisiana, Gen.
Taylor's most signal achievement dur
ing the war Was his defeat of Gen. y.
p. Banks, near Mansfield. De Soto par
ish, in May, 1864. With 10000 men he
attacked Banks Federal army, said to
be 10000 strong, and routed him. cap
turing % guns and large number of
prisoners, with baggage, munitions of
war. &c In the summer Of 1864 Gen.
Taylor was promoted to the rank of
acknowledgement, the second grade in
the Confederate army, and ordered to
the command Of thd department Of \ la
bama and Mississippi. After Lees
surrender at Appomattox and Gen. j.
+. Jonslon's capitulation nothing re
NAMED for Geh. Tay lor but follow their
example. For several years after the
war Gen. Taylor resided IN New Or
leans, aud the Legislature of Louisiana
gave him charge Of some important
public works in that State. In 1873 he
was induced to 90 abroad on business
of Importance. and passed considcra-
bic time IN England. where he made
himself a iavorite. He was honOred
with the election as a member Of the
Turf Club in 1873 and again in lS74.-
With the Prince Of Wales he was Oh the
most cordial terms. Until within the
last fortnight no immediate danger was
positively apprehended by his friends,
and Gen. Taylor was able to supervise
tho passage through the press OF very
striking and characteristic work on the
history Of the late civil war, entitled
" Destruction and Reconstruction"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-04-16
Death OF General Richard Taylor sketch
or His Life.

Gen. Richard Taylor, Of the late Con.
federate army, and only sOl of pres-
dent Zachary Taylor, died of drOpsy, on
Saturday morning last, at the residence
of his friend. Gen S. l.. NJ. Barlow, in
New York city. There were present at
his bedside at the time of his death his
sister, Mrs. Philip z. Dandridse. of
Winchester, Va, aud the members of
Gen. Barlow's family. Richard Taylor
was born in New Orleans January 20.
1926. He picked up French in Louisi-
ana as a mother tongue. At Fort
Smelling, in Minnesota. missionary
caught him when six or seven years old,
tho only white boy IN school OF halt
breeds. AS his father moved from post
10 post along the frontier, from Baton
Rouge to Jefferson barracks, and thence
to Fort Smelling, he accompanied him
until his nlneteeuth year, when his
father sent him to Edinburg, where he
spent th9ee years, Leaving Scotland
he spent year in Paris. Returning TO
America he received private tuition for
two years from Mr.. Brooks, of Lancas-
ter, Mass, and entered the junior class
at Yale in 1913. He was graduated in
lS45. He went directly from college 10
his fathers camp on the Mexican
frontier and was attached 10 his person
as q sort of military secretary or aide
de-camp. He was present at the bat
Ties of PATIO Alto, Resaca de Ia Palma
and Monterey. At the conclusion of
The war he went TO Canada and
England. where he was received with |
yrcat distinction. He resided on a cot
oD plantation belonging to bis lather ip |
Jefferson county, Miss, until 1919,
when he moved to sugar estate in the
,arish of ST. Charles, about twenty
niles above New Orleans, where be |
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-04-16

CURIOUS CASE OF MISTAKEN
IDENTITY.-NOt long ago man was
run over and killed by the cars at
Evanston, in the neighborhood OF
Chicago. The body was Identified as
that OF Josla Hill, resident of South
Bend. Ind, who had been at work on
farm at Wnnetka, five miles from
Middletown. The widow aud daugh-
ter were inconsolable and quite broken
down alter the coroner's inquest (Which
found that Josiah Hill came acciden
tally to his death, " aud the burial IN
the gravel ard at South Bend. Several
days later Mrs. Hill mustered up energy.
enough to go to Wlnnetkl ioi her late
husbands effects. 10 and behold
when she approached the farm house
there was her husband qiietly at work
in the barnyard. She tainted several
times and could with difficulty DO in
duced TO Lelieye that it was only very
strange case Of mistaken identity. As
for Hill himself. it was the first lie had
heard of his own death.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-04-16

An assassin shot four times at the
Ear Yesterday aud missed HIM. Ar
rests of l.. l40 revolutionlsts have been
made in Russia within a fortnight.
Two bon,bs were exploded in church
at Seville Spain. Sunday. Several per-
sons were injured. Thousands of men.
women and children at the collieries of
North Durhom, England, are made
destitute by the present strike. The
Porte IS prepared to sanction a pro-
vlsional regime for Egypt until an I'M
derslanding can be had with the powers.
..Chili has formally declared war
against Peru.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-04-16

In the House, after the reading of the
journal. the Speaker recognized Mr..
Lsdd, greenbacker. of Me-, who intro
duced "a-bill to equallze silver with
g gold" Mr.. Conger at once made the
point of order that all bills under the
rules Of the House require one DAVIS
notice. This point of order the Speake
oyerruied. Mr.. Conger appealed from
the decision Of the Chair, and Mr.. Cox
moved TO lay the appeal on the table.
The appeal from the Speakers decision
was laid on the table-yeas 1879, NAYS
IS. The greenbackers voted with the
democrats to table. The republicans
succeeded, however, in using I'D the
morning hour. A resolution DECLARING
that no legislation changing the law in
regard 10 the currency or tariff should
be undertaken at the present session OF
Congress was voted down-yeas los.
nays III, the democrats and greenback.
ers voting in the negative. A large
number oil bills, under the heads Of pc.
titions, we're filed, and the House ad-
jourucd.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-04-16

NAMING THE CANDIDATES The
New York papers and Mr.. Hiscock In
Congress having made a point OF
dwelling upon the perilous decrepitude
of Mr.. Tilden's health, and represent
ing him as palsied and shattered in
every way, the Louisville Courier
Journal retalates with gloomy hints of
strange stories about the precarious
mental aud physical condition of
General Grant," and the rumor that
"there is every likelihood that he will
be in nobody's way next year." Where
upon the New York World asks: is
it possible that the batlle.cry of the
next presidential election is to be, Go
it, le cripples p "
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-04-16

The residence A. j. Leayelle, in
Sussex County, t0g eth er with its con-
tents, was destroyed by fire.
Mr.. John X. Rod ,ers, a prominent
citizen of Aceonae county, died sudden
~ Wednesday mo ming whilst at his
breakfast table.
The dwelling of Magus Crawford, in
Green county, anil that Off. {. Daniel,
IN Spottsylvania CO., were destroyed by
fire last week.
A Dover del. LAID agent has pur-
chased a tract of land, containing 10, 900
acres, in Virginh,, which he intends to
divide into sutable-sized farms and dis
posed oft to Northern settlers.
The statement that negroes along the
Rappahannsck river, in Virginia, were
emigrating West is not confrmed.-
Many negroes in that section are en-
gagged IN fishing and oystering, and are
as happy and prosperous as the whites.
Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, a widow, aged
81, IN attempting to cross the railroad
track at Cumberland, Nd, was knocked
down and dragged short distance BY
the engine of passenger train from
Pittsburg, and died in twenty minutes.
The Norfolk papers deny the reports
OF the destruction ofthe early vegeta-
bles in that section. Everything in the
truck line IN that locality promises an
abundant yield.
Near Sabina, Ohio, Wednesday. a
constable undertook to arrest q hired
man named Weaver for threatening to
shoot John Borum, employer, when
Weaver shot at the constable, The lat
ter returned the fire, fatally wOundlng
Weaver.
An incendiary fire in Toronto, Cana
da, last night, destroyed the elevator.
Loss $4,000.
The United States Circuit Court at
Richmond, Va. adjourned sine die yes
terday, without taking any acton in the
matter of indicting the county judges of
the Richmond district for not having
mixed juries.
A cyclone from the northwest struck
Collinsvlllo Mo-, yesterday, demolish
ing ten houses, running about thirty 9th
ers, and damaging some seyenty-fve
residences and business houses. Only
one person was killed, little Annie
REYNOLDS, who was crushed by the fall
ING tlmbers ola house. A six.year-old
boy of Pat Doner was taken from the
ruins of his fathers house unconscious
and with les broken. Mrs. Jacobs,
aged 20, and two children vi Thos. Nell
son were badly hurt.
The heirs Of the lawyer Coningland,
OF Halifax. y. c., who was killed on
the Wilmington and Weldon railroad
last year. have obtained a verdict lOr
SIS 900 III the Northampton, n. Z.
count.
The NJ. +. Church in Philadelphia
numbers 4U,0l0 full memberS, 1858
probalioucrs, 296 local preachers, 3l4
churches, IS parsonases. 35I Sunday
schools with 1911 officers au / teachers
and 60, GA acholars.
An extraordinary story Of family re-
construction comes from Tannervillc,
Ga. where a oung woman married an
old widUwer. but soon found heiself III |
IL,ro with his son, who was about her
own aye. The martser wa .G,ly' DIS. D
ed by the Trio, and all agreed that it
would be better for her t. become the
vile Of the son. The transfer WAS am
cably made by means of divorce
5 zee then the old man has married his
ex.wiie's mother. and the rearranged
f.mily is harmonious and happy,
Boston has Appropriated 10000 tor
the celebration of The coming Fourth OF
Julv
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-04-16

The GU stion Of church decorations
in P. Z. churches continues to excite
deep interest in Virginia, and the cur
rent number of the Southern Churchman
contains several communications on
H. subject. among them one descrip-
ne" 8 the first church in the State.
~ he Lard Governor and Captain
G'neral SD to he kept passing
sweet and ,;riNpmed with GiversSe
flowers.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-04-16

The discovery Of irregularities in the
accounts of Isaac A. Barnes. treasurer
OF the. Foxhrro' (Mass.) Savings Bank.
has led to demand for his immediate
removal. and on his refusal to deliver
the KEYS Of the safe. a guard has been
placed in the office ofthe hank. Barnes
was appolntednearlva wear ago in place
ola farmer ering cashier. The irreg-
ularitics discovered SO far are not con-
siderable.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-04-16

No matte: how much complaint may
have been made against Mr.. Randall for
overslaushtering IN the 45th Congress
those who opposed his nomination for
Speaker, he can not be charged with the
same offense in the 10th, for be has
given some OF the choicest places at bis
disposal to those who were most pro-
nOunced in their opposition to him.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-04-16

CoNGKEssMeN do not like the
regulations about garden seeds. The
Commissioner of Agriculture is of the
opinion that he can distribute them
more judiciously than members of
Congress could; but members of Con-
gress think that seed scattered at the
proper time are always productive and
bring forth abundant fruit at election
time. The contest wakes warm. and
the commissioner may yet be forced to
yield or retire.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-04-16

The General Assembly has passed
the following act = That it shall not be
lawful hereafter in this State to execute
the death penalty on any condemned
criminal in a public manner, but only in
the presence Of such officers of the law
as may be necessary to see that the sen .
tence of the court is properly carried IN
to effect.
This act shall be IN force from its pas
SAGE.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-04-16
THE COMING PRESIDENTIAL

THE COMING PRESIDENTIAL CAN.
DIDATEs-The New York Times OF
yesterday publishes thirty-two columns
oil reports, representing every State in
the Union, and gathered by one bun
dred aud seventy cores pondents, un-
dertaking to show the tendency OF pub.
lie opinion throughout the Union upon
The choice most likely to be made by
the democratic and republican parties
for the Presidential campaign in 1880.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-04-16

Gov. Gear. OF Iowa, has issued a
circular to the sheriffs of counties and
mayors Of cities. calling their attention
10 provisions of existing State laws
which may be utilized to suppress the
tramp nuisance, and saying that he is
determined. il possible, to stop the in
roads and depredations of this class,
and wishes their assistance.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-04-16

The jewelry OF Madame Bonaparte
has been appraised at the request Of
Orphans Court OF Baltimore. Their
present intrinsic valre is about s20.0
but their associations would probably
give them much higher valuation in
the eyes Of connoisseurs. Some of
them are very antique, among the
pieces heing gel watch gwen 10
Madame Bonaparte nv her grandfather.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-04-16


RATTLEsNAKEs IN A BALL.-Zebul
on Martin and son, who live at Hen
ry's Bend, about six miles from Oil
City, Pa, while removing stones on
their farm, the other day, discovered
a ball as large as a bushel bvsket,
which appeared to be coil of black
rope, knotted and curiosly interlaced.
The warm sunshine fell upon the bail,
which soon seem d to move in its ma
ny coils, aud then the men saw that
the ball was amlss of snakes. The
warmth revived the Dormant reptiles,
aud the surface of the ball was soon
covered with rattles, which swayed to
and fro with a sound resembling the
bloTing of the wind through ;he dead
leaves of a tree. What seemed at
fret gordian knot b agau to unr4ycl.
The tails protruied more and more
and as the snakes unlocked their intri,
cate coils they appeared to be PACKED
with head in the centre of this living
b Il. The snakes soon completely
uncolled themselves and showed Fl sht
whereupon tn M n set to the work of
-lnushtering the reptiles. Fifty six
sn'keS were killed. The large,,,
J. epI lie possessed seventeen rattles.
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THE friends of Grant would like to
make the people believe that he has
determined not to accept the nomlna-
ton. If there is a good show for his
election, he will feel compelled to yield
TO the demands CT the people; but if
he recognizes the fact that the Demo-
Gratis are going to elect the next Presi~
dency, he viii fall babk upon his dignity
aud retire to private life.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-04-16

ANOTHER attempt has been made to
asassinate the Gar of Russia. He has
the reputation Of being much better
than his predecessors. Had the assassin
succeeded, he might haye brought a
severe calamity upon the entire Empire.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-04-16

Governor Colquit, of Georgia, has
been invited to address the sixth annual
meeting Of United States soldiers and
sailors, "blue and gray" at Combridge
Ohio, next August.
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Wagons for Sale |!

Two No 1, farm wagons for SALE warranted to
be put up In the best style. Sire Of boxes in one
wagon Ia inches, In tho other "a inches.
A. BAKER,
March 2Gfh St Strasburg, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-04-16

THE Republicans begin to consider
the chances desperate and in their
desperation are calling Justify for Grant.
Too late, Grant can't save them.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-04-16
HUGHES & BURNER.

\. B. We still have on hand a
few RakeS which we will close out at
a slight advance on cost between this
and the LIST of January This is 4
rare chance to ger n good Rake for
a little money.
Il & B.
AnO 9Th If
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II. sCHMITT, woodstock, Va.
AGENT

AGENT
Calls your attention to the above brand Of paints
which he has found superior 10 any he has ever
sold. They are perfectly pure, hence the best to
be had they are positively guaranteed equal to
the best white lead, and really seem to better
as is evidenced by the painting Of tho Graded
School buildisg in ths place and WORT done else.
where, They cos, bpt little more than common
chemical paint, and spread further aud cover better
Circulars aud sample card Of colOrs free to any
one on application.
April 9-cm.
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wiM the gloss and freshness Of youth.
Thin hair is thickened, falling hair
checked, and badness often, though
not always, cured by its use. Moth
ing can restore the hair where the
follicles are destroyed, or the glands
atrophied and decayed. But such as
remain can be saved for usefulness
by this application. Instead of foul
ing the hair with pasty sediment il
will keep it clean and vigorous. Its
occasional use will prevent the hair
from turning gray or falling of, and
consequently prevent badness. Free
from those deleterious substances
which make some preparations dam
gerous, and injurious to the hair, the
Vigor can only benefit but not harm
il. IL wanted merely for a
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-04-16
SHOE & BOOT MAKING.

IhsYe opened Boot 4 sbt,s Manufactury In the
Crystal Palace, 2id floor, All work guaranteed to
give satisfaction. n. -. ar
The public are cordially invited 10 call and ex.
anime my work. Prices viii be reasonable
RAYMOND MAIER,
April PIN, woodstockya
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Oliver Chilled

and you will then realize what a per
feet draft III a pillow means.
We also have on hand the No. 4
Livingston, the centre draft Livings-
ton. Anew feature in the Livings
ton pillow, and the diamond or tour
sided reversible point. And rePairs
for all plows we sell
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-04-16
NECK WEAR
and everythin in the line Of Ladies' and Gents
furnishing goods be has no superior. His stock Of
Clothing

Is complete and he guarantees perfect Ats and
latest styles. For further information apply at
once at HEAD QUAhTEkS, Crystal Palace.
1EBMS-Cash or 60 days to pnnctual customers.
Persons who 'annot comply with these terms need
not ask for credit
April eft
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SADDLES AND HARNESS
WOODSTOCK VIRGINIA.
Plain and Fancy Brides.

Saddles will be furnished a, prices
rs low as they en- be purchased at
Winchester or IN the Northern cities
This class of work will be put up IN
The same Style as northern worF, AID
made of some similar material. Il
will be hand made, and warranted su-
prrior to Northern work of the same
price.
Returning thanks for past favor |
respectfully solicit 4 continuance of
custom.
Z. GRABILL.
Fed. 5, IT,
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WANTED (!

500 TONS BLACK OAK BARK,
properly taken and well cured, for which we viii
pay ssu0 per ton, cash. OF $500 per ton, in trade
-. u. Z. BORDEN 4 BRO.
March fa-3m, Toms Brook Va.
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HARDWARE

such nailr, screws, hinges axes matches, bolts,
&c will do well 20 examine before buying els where.
Trade such As eggs, butter aud poultry taken IN
exchange for goods.
Thankful 10 the public for past patronage,
respectfully solicit a continuance Of the same.
Feb. l9-tf. NJ. 6EARY.
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AND 2O4 ACRES OF LAND,
with new two-story HOUSE, 10 by36 feet on
the Foundation, contaiuiIg rooms and ward
robes, and cellar. the size OF the foundation
of the bouse. good buttsry and porch attached
to the kitchen, an excellent wei of water at the
door, with a new pump, good large portico IN
front, well finished. The house is we'll painted
inside and outside. all private rooms. The size of
the mill house is 20 by Al feet with addition - by
10 feet, all two stories. The saw mill Is on the
first floor and grist mill ON the second door, water
wheel 20 feet oyershot with feet breast and AZ
feet head Of water, all IN No. l running order. A
new 80 inch circular saw. About 40 bearing apple
trees, young year old orchard OF us apple trees
aud l6o peach trees, some bearing sour and sweet
cherry trees and a No. ! garden, q good new
stable Il by % feet and Is feet high, stabng cut
of at each end feed entry between. good new
frame hog Den, hen house, &c. will sell Of the
same time one No ! spoke and handle lathe,
good surface and stick palmer, good Tenant
machine and No. l wood turning lathe. Terms
OF sale made known on day II sale or by enquirirg
Of the undersigned. The property can be shown
at any time by the undersigned.
J. II BAKER.
Bakers Mill, Rockingham county, Va.
aur e-tls
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CASH OR SWOP
Ayers
Hair Vigo':,
For restoring Gray Hair 10
its natural Vitality and Color.

A d re sin G.
which is at once
ag bic,
healthy, and eff
fectual for pre-
serving the
hair. Faded or
gray hair is soon
restored TO its
or;1;onT nolor
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PATENTED CHILLED METAL,

which makes it far more durable
than steel. 1t will last longer.
scour quicker turn more sticky soil.
and keep bright with less use than
any other pillow.
If you want to see a perfect rlow
come and see the
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-04-16

Groceries, Confectionery and
Toys.

For cheap groceries 60 to NJ. GEARY's where
you can hnd everyth ng to be found In first class
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SALE

As intend moving TO Kansas, ! will offer a
Public Sale, at my residence y miles due ives
Of Broadway, at Bakers Sill, Rockingham count
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-04-16
The Public school.

AN ACT to secure to the public free
schools the money set apart by the
constitution and laws, for their bene-
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READ THIS y!
IT Will PAY MANY
TIME OVER.
We have received the county
agency for the celebrated
OLIVER CHILLED PL0WS.

and now have them on hand at our
place of business. This pillow al
though little higher priced than
the ordinay plows will be found
far cheaper in the end. 1t is made
of the bsst
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Aug 7h If.
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Qumsware


and am selling hrass goods at bottom prices
and shall aim t. fair and give satisfaction to
all who may fayos with their pa onage Thank
ing the public fvsr fayors &c.
remain yonrsy
W. {. BARRON
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OysfeT Fresh

aud sailed. Fish. Gle hams, breakfast and
country bacon, naysars, dried, green pc as.
dried sugar com, dri,eaches, dried sliced fancy
appl :, cranberries, nee meat pure c.ca,
. iuegar, -four corn n, oat meal, buekwhsst sS
Just in store anotherte Of the best