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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-06-17
Past Literary Indecencies - Pr essen
prUriency.

Our modern familiarity with the intel
lectuag work of all hines and races has
made people perceive that In past days
indecepcy was always part mad parcel of
literature and that ss try esnd weed it
of at least good halls of the litezStnre
OF the past. Hence, some CT US mcd-
ems, shaken rs we are in OUT coDren-
tional Ideas have argued that this 90
called indeeency Is legitimate portion
OF all iters6are, and that the sooney it
is reintroduoed into that of the present
the better, III our literature il to he ready
vital and honest. Now, these people do
not perceive 5hat the literature of the
gast contained indecenciss merely be-
e7,use, being infinitely less ef.copsoious,
less responsible than now, the literature
Of the past contained fragments OF every
portion of the civilizations whicb pro-
1uced it. For. beside what might call
absolute indece1cy, in the sense of pluri-
ency, the literature of the past is fall OF
filth, pure and staple, like some Eastern
5own sure proof this thnt; If certain.
SUBJECTS which, we taboo were not
tab0eed then, itlwas not from any con-
seioDS notion "a their Legitimacy, but
from general habit of making iteznS
tnre;. like the styeet of soEs Oriental
or medieval town, the scene. of every
sort of action, important OH trifling,
noble or vile regarding it as-the place
for which the finest works ware panied
or carved, and into which. all the
slops were emgtied Hence, in orr
wandaTings through the literature of the
pasa our feet are. SOrever stumbling into
pools of filth, while our eyes are seeking
fon die splendid Taceries the gorgeous
colops above oag stomachs are turliad
by stenches even while we xe peepiTg
in NJ some wonderful rose garden 90
fruit orchard. 1think you might almost
couns ON your fngers, up 70 the year
1liSD, IN which You are sure of encoun-
te-iag no neutrality-suspicious. %
bowers of the lOul, or sacred chapels,
kept carefully tidy and pure-viz., NIL
tea, Spenser, the "Vita NNova," Ret
raocA, Tasso-s nings you see mainly
sacred TO spiritu0hrtic-sort of churches
wieye only deNOAion of some sort xpes
on !, but if we 70 out whers there is. real
6f6s life complete and thoughtlsss--
Shakespeare, Rabelais, Moiere, AriostO.
Ceryantes, Aaistophanes,. Horace-the
sViA odons me ID MS at every step. WILL,
nowadays, this has all been misRnder-
stood People have imagined that an
inevitable n,msance of the past ought
also to be \ deliberately chosea mai
ssnce of the. present; line of argument
which appears to me 10 be similar to
that of man who, because the paople of
Lisbon ussd, in the days of my grand
father, to practice vsry primitive sys-
tenn of sewerage, should resommend
that the Inhabitants AZ moderGa L.ondon
should Labitually erapty their shops on
the heads of passers-by. 1 sra crude?
Well, it IS by calliag nasty things by
beautiful names we are able, to endure
their existence kSy1.on Lea IN Con-
temporary Reuieay.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-06-17
The Attempted Assassination OF Presi-
dent Jackson.

Thomas I'll. Benton, in his excellent
book, Thirty Years In the United
States Senate" gives detailed account
of an attempt TO assassinate Gen. Jack
son, which was made in the year 1885 {:
On Friday, the Both of January, the
President, with some of his Cabinet, at
tended the funeral ceremonies of Warren
Il. Davis, Esq, in the Hall of the House
OF Representatives, OF which body Mr..
Davis had been member from the State
of South Carolina. The procession had
moved out with the body, aud its front
had reached the foot OF the broad steps
of the eastern portico, when the Presi-
dent, with Mr.. Woodbury., Secretary of
the Treasury, and Mr.. Mahlon Decker
son, Secretary of the Navy, were issuing
from the door of the great rotunda,
which opens upon the portico. At that
instant person stepped from the crowd
into the little open space In front of the
President, leveled pistol at him ut a
distance of about eight feet, and at
tempted to fire. 1t was percussion
lock, and the cap exploded without fir
ing the powder in the barrel. The ex-
plosion Of the cap was SO loud that
many persons thought the pistol bad
fired. heard it at the foot of the steps,
far from the place, and a great crowd be-
tween. Instantly the person dropped
the pistol which had missed fire; took
another which he had ready cooked in
the left hand, concealed by a cloak
leveled it, and p1llled the trigger. 1t was
also percussion lock, and the cap ex-
ploded without firing the powder in the
barrel. The President instantly rushed
upon him with his uplifted cane the
nan shrunk back Mr.. Woodbury. aimed
n blow at him; Lieut.. Cedney, of the
navy, knocked him down he was Sc
cuved by the bystan6ers, who delivered
hiH to- the officers of justice Cor judicial
exaclina ton. The examination took
place before the Chie6 Justice of the
distrbt, Mr.. Cranch, by whoGa he was
committed In default OF bail. His name
was ascertained to be Richard Lawrence,
an Eaglishman by bisth,. and house
painter by trade, at present out OF en-
ployment, melancholy and inascible.
The pistols were examined, land found to
be well loaded; and fred aftepward
without fhil, carrying their bullets taue,
and driving them through nch bossas at
InlTIy IseV Ufeshuce HoI cOuiu any
reason be found for the two failures at
the door G6 the rotunda. Ch,his,exami-
nation the prisoner seemed to be at his
ease, as if unconscious of having dome
anything wrong-refusing to, cross
examine the witnesses WHO testifsd
against him, or TO give any explanation
of his conduct The idea of nuiunsound
mind stronglSimP essing itselfupon the
public opinion, ths Marshal Of. the Do
trict invited two, Of the most respect
able physicians OF the city (Ds Caussia
and DIR. Thos.. SewelD to visit him and
examine intoihis, mental condition.
Lawrence was declared inaane, AMI
nsver broughtto' tyial.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-06-17

end must justify the MEANS" are from
Mathew Prior. We are indebted to Col
ley Glib for the agreeable intelligence
that " Richard is himself again." Cow
per tells us that Variety is the spice OF
life" To Milton we owe 1.-THE Para
disc of Fools" From Bacon comes
" knowledge is power" and Thomas
Southerne reminds us TN I "Pity's akin
to love" Dean Swift thought that
" Breads the staff of life." Campbell
found that Coming events cast their
SHADOWS before" ana "'Tis distance
lends enchantment to the view" "a
thing OF beauty is a JOY forever" from
Keats. Franklin said "God helps those
who help themselves" ard Lawrence
Sterne comforts us with the thought
that :" God tempers the wind to the
shorn lamb.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-06-17
USEFUL HINTS.

COMMON I've of wood ashes will soften
hard putty in a few minutes.
The fine siftings of coal ashes are ex-
cellent for securing knives with.
DISHES should always be rinsed in
clear cold water after having been washed
in soapsuds.
To REMOVE grease from wall paper,
Jay several folds of blotting paper ON the
spot, and hold hot iron near it till the
grease is absorbed.
To STAIN floors-To strong I've of wood
ashes and enough copperas for the re-
quired oak shade put this on with
mop and varnish afterward.
The MOSQUITO PEsT.-Prof. Fontaine
gives some hints for abating the mos
quito pest which Is sure to come with
the advent of sunny days. First, he
says, mosquitoes require water for the
deposit of their eggs and the rearing of
thtff Mfvse or wisgle-iafls. Therefore,
al cisterns should be made close aud
covered with close-woven brass wire net
ting, to prevent them laying into them.
No old tubs, barrels or receptacles of
water ought to be permitted, and no
stagnant pools left undrained within a
mile of any dwelling. Then they can
I've killed by the cheapest and most album
dant of alkalies, common lime. There
fore this ought to be poured into every
cesspool and spring. A pound of strong
lime to every 100 gallons of stagnant
water is sufficient But even pound
to 200 gallons of a cistern of drinking
water will kill them, although it will
probably give the water an unpleasant
flavor, and make it too hard " for do
nestle purposes.
To CLEAN MIRRORS. news
paper, or part of one, according to the
size of the glass. Fold it small and dip
it into basin of clean, cold water; when
thoroughly wet squeeze it ont in your
hand as you would sponge, and then
rub it hard all over the face of the
glass, taking care that it is not 30 wet
as to run down in streams. In fact,
the paper must only be completely moist
ened and damped all through. After
the glass has been well rubbed with wet
paper, let it rest for few minutes, and
then go over it with fresh dry newspa-
per folded small in your handD till 1T
looks clear and bright, which it will al.
most Immediately and with no further
trouble. This method, simple as it is,
is the best and most expeditions for
cleaning mirrors, and it will be found
so on trial, giving cleanness and pol
ish that can be produced by no other
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-06-17

found the loveliest spot on earth,
Where sweet andjbdorous blooms had birth;
capped iuy hands for very Rladness;
Good-by," said, "to ills and sadness"
When 10, there sprung from out the green
A hideous imp upon the scenei -
1 cfied. dread form what Is your Manner
In knocking tones, the answer came
(" Maiariai"
ded unto the nearest town:
Here resolved 10 settle down.
Mid dirt and CRIME, mid dust and mortar
Myself, my wife, my sou and daughter.
The people crept about like snails,
Or Logging ships bereft OF sails.
9 What il the matter hereY" cried,
And many trembling voice replied
"Malariai"
From out the fated town we Sped
We cimh,d the mountains; overhead,
Where the proud eagle builds her nest,
We pitched our tent TO take our rest
One merning, bright with eastern gold,
i woke, and cried, I'm hot;" I'm coldj"
{ burn;'' al freezs" " What can II bow
"Malarial"
The doctors, now who lack the skill
To diagnose each pain and i'll,
To this one thing they all agree,v
No matter what their school may be:
With +" Henri" and " Haw!' aud look profound
Your tongue they scan, your lungs they sound
And then excl,im, INV friends, tut! tuti
Your case, lind, Is nothing but
MalariaI"
I've chartered now big balloon;
4 hope 10 occupy IL soon.
If cit" comes there to ache my bones
And waste nv flesh, when meath the stones,
hope my better part may soar
To some fair land, some golden shore,
Where may never hear the cry,
That haunts me like ghostly sigh
(" Malarit!"
Mrs N. A. Kidder IN BaldUin's Monthly.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-06-17
Statistics, Of Color Blindness.

The report If, the committee appointed
ay the Ophthalmolegical Society of Lor-
slon, to collectt9taklsiics of cases OF colou
blindness, presents many features of
special interest. The Secretary of tho
committee, Dr.. Brailey, with the assist,
ance of sixtees' colleagues, has examined
lS,0S8 persons, of all classes of whom
1867 were females. 1t is at on ce cur;.
Gus and suggestive 10 find that, while tie
average percentage of color defects
among men is,A.zI> and 3.5 fo-very pro,
nounced defects, il falls in woman to the
low figure of Oh This, if true, remarks
the London Lancet, would seem to sug-
gest new sphere of labor FOR women.
If women ara comparatively free from
color blindness, they are so tar specially
indicated fccrmany of the less labori9us
occupations N which good color percep-
lion is desirable or absolutely indispaAs-
able. 1t is satisfactory to ii Id that these
last statistics conhrm, In tha main, those
collected hYs the Late DR.. q sorge Wilson,
of Edinburgh. nearly thirty years ngo.
This is especially noticeable as regards,
the comparative frequency of colon de-
fects amoGg, members of she Socisty of
Friends, particularly among the poorer
section Of them. Though the mGmbers
of the QphthalmologicaL Society seem.
either not to have know, the faet or tn,
have forgotten it, DR.. Wilson found d
considerable number of cases Of colon
blindness among the members of the,
Society of Friends. ard he was of opar
ION that this was not aa accidental ciu-
cumstance. He iurther believed that
the inrgess proporticn Of cases of c9lor
blindness would, ON extended. examina-
tiou,. be- found among the less-aceom-
plshed male Friends in thelarger cities.
Spieltifo A,neric0n
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-06-17
Our Rad MaunRrs.

We are underwriting to lift the people
10 the plane of intelligence and material
comfort, and even luxury, in the matter
of education, food, apparel and dwell
ings. While doing this we are. perhaps,
neglecting our manners and getting TO be
somewhat too brusque and careless of
each Others feelings. Every age, even
the worst, has had MS good point, its
redeeming feature, which has been its
reason for being whatit was The com.
edies of Shakespeare, which are full of
delicate social AROMA that is exhaled by
it's charming heroines, and is subtle and
fragrant as the odor of "a bank of vio-
let's. show that the feudal times, bad and
dark ss they we're in mosts respects, had
at least commodity of good manners in
their upper circles which are worthy even
of our imitation. boston Herad.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-06-17

Ir Is remarkable what little bites a
woman takes when eating IN the pres
ence of her sweetheart What little
mouth she has then! She nibbles with
her little white teeth like some dainty
squirrel eating hickory nut. But wait
until wash day comes. Watch her when
she goes to hang up clothes and gets in n
hurry. BY the time that she gets the
big ends Of fifteen clothes pins hid in
that mouth you will begin to think that
it is a pretty good sized hearty mouth
after all. Bloomington Eye.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-06-17

PHILoLoGIsTs say that the word kis-
met came to mean fate because so many
a man has by kiss met his fate.-Bos-
ton Courier.
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FARMERS. READ THIS

An elegant new brick Hotel furnished complete pay
Ink well. is offered In Tor good Farm worth
from $sSo0 20 SliCOO Address HorKL Park Ridge Ill
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-11-30

ADJUSTMENTS. -On Thursday even.
ing, we are to have the celebrated White
Combination in one of the best modern
plays. Says the Hagerstown, (Md
Daily Meas:
The American drama of Joshua Whit
comb was produced at the Academy o
Music last night by the White Comolna
ton. The performance was all tha
cLuld be desired, but the audience was
not large. The whole audience was
convulsed with laughter during the er
tire evening at the perplexilies OF
Yankee who was not acquainted WIFI
city ways.
This is good company, and they give
fair equivalent for the money Invested
to hear them. Any one having ut o
the sinks or a confirmed case Q
dyspepsia should 60 and take heart
laugh. 1t will be the best panacea the
have invested in for years. Rememoe
this is the last night, and don't fail &
hear them
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-11-30

DEAD.--Afler fifteen years faithful
work, devoted to pleasing and instruct
ing thousands OF the little boys and girls
of this country, the NURSERY" has
ceased TO exist under its old name. Its
death is not spiritual death, for in
Jansary it will be merged with the
magazine styled "Our Little Ones"
and will appear almost in the same
style, illustrated by the same artists
and cnliyencd by the same contributors
-vho hove ,Sou tho onaotiouO Of co many
little girls and boys.
If you want to see the new magazine
send to the Rsssell Publishing Com.
pany at l49 A. Fremont Street, Boston,
Mass.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-11-30

The following items are hom tn
Valiey Yirginian::
Our tanners are happy over the r.
suit Of their fall planting. The wheat
is springng up nicely and presents q
healthy appearance.
A considerable stir was occasloned
about Greenville last Saturday night
cau,cd by the discovery that Messrs.
Best and Muchler, contractors on the
Shenandoah Valley railroad, had quiet
ly departed, leaving a months pay due
their hands, and various unsettled ac'
counts. Their effects were found to be
covered by bills of sale, &c.
Yesterday, at Low Moor, while Mr..
Ed. Williams was demonstrating with
his foot on a box Of nitro-glycerine, all
explosion occurred, decorating his leg
to such an extent as TO partially dis
able him for a month or two. Mr.. j.
". Crews, telegraph operator, who is
brOther-in-law OF Mr.. Williams, was
present, and received slight wouad
aud had his Sunday clothes spoiled.
The escape from death Of Mr.. Williams
was very fortunate.
Mr.. Frank Pullen, Of Mcdowell,
Highland county, passed through oul
village last week with a hog that in
weight and proportions exceed anythin :,
we have seen. lis certified weight was
seven Lundred pounds nineteen months
old, and of Poland China stock. Tit
hos has been blind for two months, tht
accumulation Of fat having closed his
eyes. AIr. Pullen latlened his swineshil
On wager, The conditions being if nj
went TO seven hundred the purchaser
vas TO pay SIS.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-11-30

THE LUTHERAN CHURCH CASE
We understand that Judge Mclaughlin
has ordered that Judge J. W. Green
Smith, tic commissioner before whom
the case Is pending for enquiry and re-
port, take a poll Of the congregation on
the question as to whether or not the
Withdrawal OF the congregation from the
Virginia Synod, declared June 9Th, 1881
is the present wish Of the congregation
without however determining whether
the vote Of June 9Th, 1880, was legal,
the effect Of which to be hereafter con-
sldered by the court. The said poll i:
to be taken after fifteen days notice by
said commissioner. -StauntOn Fmdica
tor
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-11-30

BY reference to our advertising col
umns, it will be seen that we have made
arrangements to club with the Rural
New Y orker, and to supply subscribers
to both papers with the Rural's Free
Seed Distribution for 1881. The Rural
Newly Orker is conceded by leading
farmers TO be the first agricultural au.
thority in the country, and its expert.
ment Farm-the first to haye beer
established in connection with Agricul.
tural journalism, and in the interests OF
subscribers--is unquestionably serving
the farming interest nobly. 1t has. with
in tie past four o. five years, introduced
some Of the most popular varieties no"
in cultivation. We may menhen The
Beauty Of Hebron aud White Elephan
Potatoes Cuthbert Raspberry {; Blount'
White Porlifc Com; Defiance ant
iolher Wheats MOld's Ennobled Oats
the Rural branching Sorghum, &C., SC
These have all been sent to subscriber
free of charge. Specimen copies will b'
mailed 10 our subscribers upon applica
uoa to tie Rnral Newly orker, 81 PART
Row, New York.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-11-30
meeting of the Bachelors. Club

| Alta meeting of the Bachelors. Club
held at Schmitl's Drug Store. the follow
ling preamble and resolutions were I'M
ahimously adopted after spirited re-
marks by those present.
WHEREAS, BrO;ler |. Hte Bird who
was for many years flilalul, attentive
aud energetic member Of this society,
has at last violated the rules of tl,is
organization, and taken TO himself a
y lie,
Resolced, That as ,hi~ society loses
au active, h.ld working wcaber, We
make the lest cf i, and do not show
our grief 80 ihe outside world, but send
TO han and his fair blide the hcartell
congratulations oil this society, and
may not a cloud cross tie horizon u
their existence TO mar tic pleasure III
store for th ~.
Resolued That he usual badge pl
mourning DC worn for 30 days IN honor
of our fallen hero, and that is name be
stricken from the roll.
WHEREAS, Brother ". IL. Newman
has lately shown decided weakness IN
the canse and has been frequently heard
to advocate matnnoay as great bless
ing.
Resolrcd, That Bro. w. II. Newman
be reprcmanded for his course ant
suspended for one month from th'
privileges Of this society.
Ga molten John G. Murphy. j. l.
Burner, aud p. g Frayei admitted a:
members.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
A. G.WYYKOoP, Pres.
&. W. FRAVEL, Secy.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-11-30
No. ?. Mail. No.4 Express.
EASTWA

N.B.-E. L. L L. 8. Ky runs by Columbus Tire
a minutes slower than c. o. ny Time.
No MAlL.-Connects at Lynchburg Junction
for the South aud Southwest at Ashland, Ky.
with scioto Valley Railroad for the Northwest; at
Lexington, Ky. with Kentucky Central Railway for
Cincinnati aud the West and with L.. & y. Rail
way for tie southwest.
40. 2 MAIL. and Y. and Kentucky Central
Railways connect at Lexington, KY and scloto
Valley RAILROAD at Asha,d, Ry., with 40. ?. No.
> con lects AZ Lynchbnrg Junction for the south
and Souihg' 81 aud at l'ichmond for the South.
No. 8 LXPEEsS-Connects at Huntington with
steamers for Cincinnati and the West.
No. ( EXpEEsS.-Connects at LyEchbnrg juno
ton for the North; at Richmond for the South; and
on Tuesdays and Fridays with o. d. 5. :. for New
York.
Pullman Sleeping Coaches daily on Nos. and
between Huntington and Williamsou's.
Sleeping Coaches daily on Nos. and between
Richmond a1d White SOulpher.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
New COACHES through between Cincinnati and
Richmond on NOS I and without change.
For Rates, Tickets, Baggage Checks, apply to
sny Office of G. * Dry; or Depot or Ticket ONCE
of connecting lines.
II. W. FULLER, W SMITH,
G.P6T.A. Genl Manager.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-11-30
Marriage of a Shenandoah
Lawyer.

Mr.. l. Hite Bird of tlis place, was
married last Thursday night to Miss
Leila B. Zirkle, Of Augusta county. The
following notice is nom the columns o.
tue Slauuton Spectator:
On last Thursday night, large party
Of friends and relatives assembled al
The residence OF John II. Crawford,
Esq. to witness the celebration Of the
marriage Of bis slep-daughter, Miss
Leila i. Zrkle. TO Mr.. /. Iite Bird,
son OF Judge Bird OF Woodstock. The
bride looked lovely in dress Of white
satin, most beautifully trimmed, and
was attended by the folio wing couples:
w. II. Newman, Woodstock, with
Linda Mcclure, Staunaou; DR.. j. Ii.
Nlf, Harrisonburg. with Salle NJ. Bird,
Woodstock; w. j. Boreman, PSrkers-
burg, W. Va, with Olive Turney,
Cameron, Missouri; John G. Murphy,
Mt. Jackson, with Virginia Hartman,
Fort Defiance; L. F. Bird, Parkers-
burg, w. Va. with Emma Willis,
StauntOn; e. NJ. Patrick, Way nesboro' ,
with Mary V. Rice, McGaheysville;
Archer Harmam, Fort Defiance, with
Grace Duncan, Detroit, Michigan; aud
Z. W. Fravel, Woodstock, with Mamie
Patrick, WaynesbOrO.'
The ceremony was impressively per-
formed by Rev. Alex. Sprunt, of Angus
ia church, after which most elegant
supper was served, and the evening was
delightfully."- spent by all present. The
next morning the bridal party departed
on a special train for the home Of the
groom at Woodstock, where most ele-
CANT reception was given them. The
bridal presents were numerous and very
hand some.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-11-30
NOTICE.
P. W. Masruder, G On. Of VIM. Moreland.

p. w. Masruder, On. Of VIM. Moieland.
vs..
VIM. Moreland julia +. Moreland.
In chancery in the Circuit Court Of shen. Co. Va
f. +. stickley guardian adj Item Of VIM More
laid.
TOP. W. Magrnder, " m. Moreland, Z. +. stick
lev guardian ad litem ofNm. Moreiand and VIM.
T., Williams, and al others concerned. FAKE
notice that L have filed petition in the a bove
named cause. pending ia the Circuit Court Of
Shenandoah County, and win make application at
The DeceDb Der term 1881 Of said court under Chap
Ter 49, Code Of Virginia 1878 to have the proceeds
of the real estate, OF being the farm Of which 4.
T. Mereland, died, seized and possessed, sold I'M
| der decree pronounced in said cause, (the sale
| whereof was confirmed at the Sept. Term 1881 Of
said couIt), by y. W. Aagiuder Special Conn. to
Vim. T. Williams, paid over and delivered to me
| having duly qualified guardian Of said William
MorelAnd in the State Of Kentucky where said
| william Moreland now resides.
1 JULIA Il. M0RELAND.
Nov, At. Guardian CT VIM. Moreland