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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-11-19
THE EFFECT IN THE SOUTH.
AN INDEPENDENT AND NOT VERY
CHEERFUL VIEW OF DEMOCRATS
&c PROSPECTS.

From the New York Sun, Democratic.
ATLANTA, Nov. 3.-The elections
of Tuesday have proved a sort OF
earthquake excitement TO the pres
ent Georgia Congressman. They
followed Carlisle and Morrison with
a severity worthy of sounder leader
ship. The poverty OF the agricul-
tural classes all over the State and
the depression in manufacturing in.
terests did not effect their COM
prehensiOn in the slightest degree.
1t took q harder shake to wake them
up, and it came on Nov. 2nd. The
defeated Morrison and Carlisle's
close shave did not work, but will
they learn by experience :
Mr.. Randall was defeated for the
Speakership by the rampant free
trader in the South, and thesuccess
ofthe opposition waslargely attribu.
table to the detection Of Georgia
Congressman. 1t is we'll known
fact Randall had lifted one or more
out of obscurity, and injured him.
self by overlooking ADLER men but
nObody's hat rose higher in the air
when Carlisle was elected than those
of Randalps proteges among the
Georgia delegation. 1t was the
rankest ingratitude, and all familiar
with the circumstances were aware
of it. Therefore | compare their
CONSERVATION to an earthquake
shock. Nothing else would weigh a
feather IN the mind Of the average
Congressman but this blow will |
tell.
Virginia has at last shaken her
self loose, and expressed her real
sentiments. The political throes
which she has suffered since 1872
have made her look in upon her
self-and she saw nothing but
IN poverty. Her Demo.
cratic politicians have only them.
'elves to blame for the catastrophe.
They dragged their business inter
,sts into the mire for their own pro-
notion. They worked on the dan
.erOus war feeling in the State,
Until the people became surfeited
With DemOcracy-and to procure
espite they were positively forced
o elect six Republican Congress.
men last Tuesday, leaving the So
allied Democrats with only three
pronounced party supporters for
he Fiftieth Congress.
The revolt means something.
With all the lights before us, it
means the beginning of a revolt to
xtend all over the South in time.
the negro could be eliminated
rom politics in the Southern States,
he Solid South would disappear in
,ss than two Years from tO-dayj
nd while tho negro will always be
disturbing factor in proportion to
umbers yet revolt against sec.
onal bossism is bound to come
cry soon. The people are weary
the drum and fife ia every South.
70 political canvass. They are
ck at heart when they see their
,ctlon Stunned by capitalists, for
ken by material prosperity, aud =
10 Administration of Cleveland
IS showed them that they have !
flowed myth over since the war, o
nd that they we're quite as we'll e
I as to offices or to prosperity &
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-11-19
TERMS OF SALE +:

In the Clerks Office OF the Circuit
Court Of Shenandoah County, Woodstock,
Va. November T.. l--6,
NJ. Y. French Complt. W. T. Williams &
II. {. Allen Trustees, Deft.
Against In Chancery.
Elias Hotel. &C. Deffs.; w. n. Hotel, &c.,
and HAYS x John-on, &C., Complts. W.
Hotel ~ Banner. Ne, Defts.
!, Geo. ". Miley, clerk Of said court, do
hereby certify thar W. I. Williams who
was appointed Trustee of sale in SAID
can-es by decree rendered therein on
the 9th day Of August. 1856, has execut-
ed bond, with personal security, in the
penalty fixed by the court, and condition
ed and payable as prescribed by law.
Given under my hand this 18th day Of
November, 4. d., lss6.
GEO. W. MILEY. csc.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-11-19
SHERIDAN IN THE VALLEY.
TIE GENERAL AND SENATOR CAM.
ERON on A VIRGINIA TOUR.


Special to the Bait. American
WOODSTOCK, VA, November l6.
General Sheridan and Senator
Cameron yesterday reached Wood
stock, which is nearly midway
between IIarper's Ferry and Staun-
ton. Sheridan was a subject of
anxious inquiry on the part of the
people, who associated his name
with the conflagrations that pre-
ceded his last march up the valley
on his hurried journey to join Grant
at Petersburg, in March, 1860.
While General Sheridan had no
ovation, he was decorously treated.
Both the distinguished gentlemen
visited Senator Riddleberger at his
residence, where they passed an
hour. The Senator's portrait as a
young confederate lieutenant hung
on the wall over Sheridan's head
as he conversed playfully with
Senator Riddlcberger's children.
Senator Cameron, at his hotel,
talked little politics, but expressed
qualification at the result of the re-
cent elections in Virginia, as indi-
cative of the growth of the tariff
idea, especially in this once strong
II Democratic section Of the state.
After n serenade from local band,
organized without regard to poll
tics. the two gentlemen were call.
ed upon by prominent citizens.
This morning they went down the |
Valley, General Sheridan desiring |
to visit Winchester and Charles
town, points from which he made
his various dashes up the Valley
before his long march to aid in
assaulling the beleaguered lines
of Lee at Petersburg. The party
will cross the Blue Ridge in the
neighborhood of Berryville. Enjoy
ing their visit to the Valley, they
apparently, are in no hurry to leave
j.. "Whether tourists or tramps,'
said Senator Cameron, 1--WE like
the people and the country.n
Senator Cameron was much inter
ested in the surroundings of Wood
stock, whence went Muhlenburg,
the revolutionary officer who repre-
sents Pennsylvania in the National
Capitol amid the collection of stat.
mes to heroes Of the republic.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-11-19

Representative Collins, of Mass,
says the democratic party is pow
erful iu opposition, but it can not
accomplish essentials in the way of
legislation while 1t is so divided;
He despairs of any Legislation
on the tariff while Mr.. Randall and
bis followers side with the republic.
cans against their owp party.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-11-19

TRENTON, n. j., Nov. l5.-The
recOuntIng of votes in the second
assembly district of Mercer county
began to-day. FbTee out of thirteen
precincts counted showed a gain
of 8 votes for Jones, the republican
candidate. The recount will prob.
ably give Jones, republican, three
plurality over Walters, democrat.
The chief justice has SD disputed
ballots for consideration.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-11-19
Especial Dispatch to the Baltimore SUM

Especial Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun
RICHMOND, VA, Nov. 16.-As
telegraphed last night, it seems to
be almost settled that there Will be
an extra session of the Legislature
this winter. If the call is made
this body will hardly be convened
until after January l. The treas
urers will not make their returns
until December l, and it will prob
ably be ten days later before
a definite idea can be had from
them of the proportion of taxes
that have been rendered in coupons.
The constitutional amendment pro-
viding for biennial instead of an
nual sessions was adopted in this
State in 1879. Since that time
there has hardly been year that
the Legislature has not been called
in extra session. Much if not the
most of the expense of these extra
sessions grew out of the debt agita-
ton.
And so it comes to pass that the
enemies Of readjustment have at
last to acknowledge their incapaci-
ty, if not indisposition, to deal wise
ly and successfully with the subject
most vital to the welfare of the
people of Virginia. Readjusters
always maintained that such would
be the outcome. This paper re.
peatedly predicted it, and will have
occasion many times to reiterate
those predictions. Evidently the
old Funder element will not permit
the debt settlement to stand. Re-
adiusters will put on their thinking
caps once more and will be found
united once more for the liberties
of the people.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-11-19
HONEST CONFESSIONS.

The Lynchburg Adrance, an ultra
Democratic paper places the anti
Democratic maiorlties in the va
rious districts of Virginia as fol.
lows:
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-11-19

The presence Of ex.President
Hayes and Ex-Governor Bullock in
seats Of honor at the Inauguration
of Governor Gordon Of Georgia yes
terday shows how far that state
has advanced toward the ideal OF
political liberality. \ confederate
general, federal colonel aud 2
reconstruction governor sitting in
fraternal fellowship on the same
platform, and taking part in the
exercises of Inducing one of their
number into civil Office, made a
spectacle which marks more plain
ly than any written chronicle the
lapse of twenty years.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-11-19

Pulaski City, Va, il priding her
self an her progress. The People o.
Nov. II says:
The population of Roanoke City,
or "Big Lick" ia 1880 was 200,
with a property value of $3.50, 900.
la 1886 the population is 1900, and
an assessment of S3.950,0Q0. Pu-
laski Gty's population in 1886 is
/, 140 with property valuation of
near 100000. Let's compare again
SIX years hence.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-11-19
TRUSTEES SALE
OF A
Valuable Roller MILL.

By virtue Of decree Of the Circuit
Court Of Shenandoah. rendered on the 9th
day Of September, 1856, in chancery causes
of VI. Y. French, &c, vs.. Elias Hotel, &C.,
and W. I. Williams and II. G. Allen,
trustees, VI. W. II. Hotel, &c, and Hays
a johnson vs. Hotel a. Danner, we will
offer at public auction IN front Of the
Conrt House door, Woodstock, Va, on
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 22ND, 1856,
the valuable Roller Mills, and the farm at
tached thereby, belonging 10 w. II. Hot
tel situated on the North Branch of the
Shenandoah river, y miles east of Wood
stock, Va. The mill is a large wooden
building, five stories high, recently con-
veTted into a roller mill with n capacity Of
forty barrels Of -four a day. The real es-
tate consist Of tour tracts Of land aggre-
eating Il acres about % acres Of which
is good river bottom. The improvements
consist Of three dwelling houses, stable,
&c. The trustees are authorized 10 sell
the property as whole or in parts as may
best advance the interest OF the creditors.
TERMS OF SALE:
Lhough cash To pay the costs OF suits
and sale-say $780, and the residue in
three equal annual instalments with inter-
est from the day Of sale, the purchaser to
execute his bonds the first with good per-
sonal security and the title 10 be retained
a. additional security until all OF the pnr-
chase money is paid. The purchaser of
the planning mills, shall also insure and
keep insured, in some solvent insurance
company, the mill for not less than $500
for the benefit OF the trustees.
~ Sale to commence at o'clock. i. NJ
w 7. WILLIAMS, r...,oo.
II. c. ALLEN, ii"s'o'''
Il. {. IIOshOur, AuctiOneer.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-11-19

LNOR SALE-Steam engines, clay
II and ore pans, boilers and sheet-iron
work. Secondhand engines and boilers
on hand. Hosting engines and mschin-
cry specially. THOMAS CARLIN, Allie
ghenY, Pa Nov. H-lY
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-10-23
Keep Your Money Home.

Patronize home industries where your
interests are and help maintain and sup
port these interests-our interests, your
neighbours interests. Get that selfish
ness out Of your heart that is envious of
every success; that wants to pull down
every interest that seems to reach beyond
yours, and is in reality an advantage
to it and the town. Neither imagine
that when few shekels accumulate in
your wallet you must necessarily go out
Of town to spend it, thinking it would
never do to distribute little cash among
your home merchants since you can
stand them off for six months or a year.
Mistaken idea. They'll appreciate the
cash and give you just as good bargains
as any merchant In your neighboring
city that may get your cash. Encourage
home dealers in everything. not only by
your patronage but by words of encou-
ragement and commendation. This is
the way to build up town and make
things lively, and be sure to patronize
your home paper when You see it stand
by your interests. lauds every legitimate
enterprise and waits to the world do
ings, holding out induceme nts, and in
a thousand ways building up your in
terests. Stand by your town and sup
port all its interests.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-10-23
Local Lights.

We will furnish the Messenger from
now to the end Of the year for 25 cts.
Rumors! Oh, Rumors.
Cotton is still coming in town quite
lively.
What about the St. Clair bridge. Have
any steps been taken to have it built.
Deputy Sheriff C. A. Judice, of Iberia
was in town last Wednesday.
A man who in discussing politics will
lose his temper is, in our estimation, a
fool.
Come out into the graveyard, Maude,
and see the planting of Judge Simon's
little bOomlet.
There is many slip 'twtit the cup
and the lip is an axiom that might
be realized sooner than expected.
The prospects for success are not very
encouraging to the Republicans. To
the independent they are very gloomy.
We had the pleasure of an agreeable
visit this week from our friend Numa
Domengeaux of Breaux Bridge.
Messrs. r. F. Hogsett and Sidney j.
Heard, of New iberia, were in town last
Saturday and paid us an appreciated
visit.
~ Beer on ice at cents a glass at
B. Audibert's.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-10-23
Stand to Your Colors,

We publish in other parts Of this pa
per some mighty interesting political
literature. Especially 80 is the we'll
timed article, showing the status of the
independent candidate. We strongly re-
commend its attentive perusal. The de-
ductiOns drawn, we are sure will meet
the full appreciation of the unbiased
mind. In our judgment, no man, how
ever brilliant and varied his attainments
Is above his party. II the duly and
fairly constituted representatives of q
party. after maturely weighing the qua
liicatiOn and availabilities of the differ
ent aspirants, select standard bearer,
Is it not the bounden duty of every voter
who claims fealty to that party to support
the action of those representatives,
Were it otherwise no party organization
could be possible. Therefore. we trust,
that no Democrat will throw away his
vote on candidate that has not the
ghost of chance to be elected. Stand by
the regular nominee of the party, Hon.
E. j. Gay.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-10-23

Rumors'a are current in town that three
negroes had been shot few days ago at
Portage Guidry. The details as far as
we have been able to cOrrall them are:
The steamboat, Mary Alice belonging to
Mr.. Jules Guidry, is now lying at Por-
tage Guidry. The owner had placed a
white man camping near by, who is kill
ing ~aaligators, in charge of the beaG.
During the night thisman a heard noise
on the boat and upon Investigation found
four negroes depicting the larder. They
heard him coming and fed. While fee
ing he fired two barrels of his gun and
saw that he had hit two of them, shot
Immediately answered his, and he fired
again and believes that his aim was
true. Since that time three well known
characters are missing from their neigh
bOrhoOd.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-10-23
Rally! Rally!

Posters are out announcing a grand
Democratic Mass Meeting and barbecue
to be held at Grande Pointe, near Calais
store tomorrow. The Hon. E. j. Gay,
the regular Democratic nominee for Con-
gress and the eloquent campaign speak
ers that are with him will expOund sound
Democratic doctrine and we hope large
number of voters Will assemble there.
The Messenger was possessed with the
idea that ii would have been good
stroke of policy to hcid three or two
meetings on that day in different parts
.f the parish and divide the speaking
force, thus covering all points at once.
However, since the campaign managers
have determined on only one meeting
let all Democrats from every part Of the
parish. who can do SO attend this heet-
ing and show that the Democrats OF st.
Martin are practically a unit for the
Hon. L. J. Gay. the regular nominee OF
the Democratic party.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-10-23

We are reliably informed that among
the causes which induced Mr. Davidson
to decline running for Congress, one is.
that Judge Fontelieu, late President Of
the Third District Republican Commit
tee, openly declared to support Judge 81
mon the independent Democratic can
didate in preference to supporting the
"Black Prince" Of Sweet Ibervills"-n
the report be true II strikes us that 1t is
about time that the black man In this
as we'll as other sections of this country
give such men as Judge FOntelieu to
understand that we have as much right
to think and act Independently as he or
any other white republican. The time
has come that the Negro must assert his
manhood, and do it in manly way and in
such q manner that his white brethren
will learn to respect him.-St. Mary
Herald.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-10-23

We stated in our last issue that the en-
tertainment given by the Ladies Aid So
ciety was not as successful as those given
previously but we erred and it is with
pleasure we learn the contrary.
Don't Judge from outside appearances
NJ. L'Editeur-Our entertainment was
decided success. We had a very pleas
ant evening, though of course we miss
ed the many friends who so kindly al
ded us on former occasions and we have
a good round result for our exchequer.
Belle j. Robertson
Asst Sec. Ladies Aid Sc'ty.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-10-23
A GREAT REMEDY FOR OATARRH.

In another column Of this paper will
be found an advertisement of a Catarrh
remedy, of which sample is sent free to
any sufferer Of this terrible scOurge. We
know B. 8. Lauderbach Co., the propri-
etOrs, to be responsible firm and those
who write them will receive prompt at
tention and square dealing.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-10-23
A Rare Chance.

We offer to our readers, and the
public the grandest offer ever made in
this parish. We will furnish the Mes
senger and The Mayfiower, of Var
mouthport, Mass, an eight page family
paper, for one year, for S1.35.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-10-23
DIED.

Tuesday Oct. 18th. at 3 a. m. Mrs. Sc
bastian Hitter at An advanced age.
Wednesday Oct. Goth. at p. m. Mr..
Louis DeBlanc.
The Messenger extends its sympathy
to the families i'm their sad affection.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-10-23

Two hundred and fifty persons were
drowned at Sabine Pass and Johnson's
Bayou, by the storm Of last week, great
sufferings prevail in that section. The
loss of property is estimated at $4,000.
besides $500 cattle.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-10-23

DR.. ]. H. Cunningham, editor Of the
Robeline Reporter, and father Of Attor-
ney General M. ]. Cunningham. died at
Robeline on Monday the 18th. instant
at the ripe old of rs years.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-10-23

Never ridicule sacred things or what
others may esteem Is such. however OBJ
surd thsy may sPpear to you.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-10-23

The reason some men never meet with
any failures in life is because they never
make any efforts to succeed.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-10-23

Gay will be the next Congressman
from this district, II you doubt it look
in the countenance Darrall or Simon
supporters. He knows it.
There is no doubt but that the large
store at present occupied by Mr.. B. l..
Fournet would afford splendid skating
room.
Vilmond HOllier convicted last week,
Of manslaughter, was yesterday senten-
ced to five years at hard labor and to
pay one dollar fine with cost of court.
The Messenger and the MayfOwer Of
YarmouthpOrt. Mass, one year for $l.35.
People that are apt to gather at the
post Office long before the mail time no
doubt wonder why it takes SO long to
distribute the mail.
A cOlored woman got stupidity mad
one day this week because the POstmas-
ter did not forward letter she had pos
tei with only one cent stamp on.
The Republican Mass Meeting and
Barbecue, will be held in St..Martinsville
Friday Oct 29th. Addresses will be de-
livered by prominent Republican speak
ers.
Were married in this town last Mon
day, Mr.. Gus. Cahanin of Opelousas to
to Miss Emma Amy, of this town. We
extend to the young couple, our best
wishes.
~ Beer on ice at cents glass at
q. Audibert,s.
The Ladies Aid Society, we hear it
stated, will soon organize Literary
Society. We hope the rumor is true
and that they will succeed in their praise
worthy endeav0rs.
A st. Martinsville man lost his knife
recently and was asked the usual ques-
ton: ''Do you know where you lost it?
Eyes, yes. ."he replied, "of course do.
I am only hunting in these other places
to kill time.
Thursday was happy day for the
children. One hundred and forty little
children under the care of the good
Sisters of Mercy, marched procession
nally from the Convent to the Catholic
Church, to receive their first communion.
The ceremonies at the Church were very
imposing.
Twenty-Five cents will secure the Mes
senger, for the balance Of the year
The sad news was brought to town
last Monday that Mr.. P. P. Guidry a
prosperous merchant of Breaux Bridge,
was dead. Deceased was possessed of
sterling qualities as a man, was popular
with the public and a devoted friend. He
leaves young widow and one child we
believe, to deplore their sad loss. Our
sincere sympathy is extended to the be-
reaved family in their affiictiOn.
The Republican press are unit in as
serting that Mr.. Gay was nominated on
account Of his ''bar'l." But they seem
to preserve great silence over the fact
that Davidson the colored man, was
hauled down, because firstly on account
of his color and secondly because he
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-08
WINTRY DAYS.

More of The SnOw-Weather Bound
 Vessels-The Steamboats-The Mari.
 ners-The Snow Sh0vellers, Brigade
 "A Disabled Vessel.
 There were many vessels weather bound in
 the harbor yesterday and navigation all
 along the Sound was accomplished with diff
 ficulty The New York boats of both lines
 were late, but left as usual last evening. The
 oyster boats made an effort to go down the
 harbor, but had to give it up. A large American barque, evidently from Europe,
 anchored of East Ledge, near Stony Creek,
 during last Sundays gale. She was deep in the water and heavily coated with ice, and the Thimble Islanders thought at first that she was hard and fast on East Ledge. She
 seemed to be short-handed, for it took her one hour and a half to get under way when she headed for New York.
 In the city only those who were compelled by business were abroad with the exception of such devoted patriots as were 1aboring to save the country at the polls. The Fair Ha- ven horse cars were all drawn by four horses But few sleighs were seen on the street, but when the snow has become more closely packed the owners of New Haven's fast trot- ters will be seen testing their merits on Whalley avenue and elsewhere. The city had large gangs of men at work clearing the streets and sidewalks. Some few com- pIaints against dilatory householders for not clearing their sidewalks were received at po- lice headquarters. The railroad trains last night were from ten to twenty minutes late all around.