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Shenandoah Herald. WOODSTOCK, VA. THURSDAY, APRIL 11, ---- 1867. Local Department Lieut. J.T.H. Hall, Agent of the Freedmen's Bureau. On Saturday, the 30th ult., the orderly of this military [[magnate?]], delivered at the Herald office an order, signed by this said commanding officer, demanding copies of the March issues of the Herald, and accompanied with an inquiry as to the extent of the circulation of this journal. Neither of the Editors happened to be in at the time, but being informed of the demand, the required papers, excepting the issue of the 14th, were forwarded to him, with the following note: HERALD OFFICE, WOODSTOCK, VA., March 30, 1867. Lieut. Hall: We were fortunate in having several back numbers of the Herald, to fill your order at the usual charge of ten (10) cents per copy. The number of the 14th inst. has been consumed by the pressing demand. As your inquiries were also in the amount of circulation, we presume you desire to advertise, and to accommodate you with our rates, we enclose card. Respectfully, &c., GATEWOOD AND TROUT. The only reply which this military gentleman deigned to make to the foregoing was, that he was acting under authority and by order of the Commanding General of Virginia, Gen. Schofield, and that the required papers should be obtained even though it should be necessary to unfile them at this office. Now, Lieut. Hall either acted upon the authority of Gen. Schofield, or he did not act upon much authority, but upon his own individual assumption of authority; and he either told the truth, in stating that he acted upon such authority, or he was guilty of falsehood and deception. Upon the first proposition we state emphatically and advisedly, that he had no such order from Gen. Schofield, and that the statement to that effect was false and willfully so. Upon the second proposition, we say that he acted upon his own individual authority, or together with the advice and counsel of his co-adjutors in this place. We believe, (and we may yet have an opportunity of satisfying ourselves upon this point,) that we have not yet arrived at that degree of demoralization to quietly and silently suffer this shoulder-strapped satrap to play the military tyrant with our private property and personal rights, upon an order that refers itself to no higher authority than that indicated by the signature of Lieut. J. T. H. Hall, &c. However successful, in our mountain districts, this gallant Bombastes Furiosus may have been hiding in his daring exploits against peaceable owners of private property, which we will leave for future chronicling, we must warn him to desist from his predatory excursions upon this office, made upon his own authority. We receive a yearly stipend from our patrons to act as journalists for them, and we mean, to the best of our ability, perform this trust, without fear or favor -and if we are unfortunate in transcending our limits, which we have not the disposition to do, we shall expect the proper censors to suppress, but never, never shall we be driven from the path of known duty, by the pompous display of unfledged shoulder straps, nor be intimidated by the unmanly assumption of unmerited authority. Important to Tax Payers. As a matter of general interest, we will state that M. H. TAPLY has been appointed Assistant Assessor of Internal Revenue for this county, and [[?]] in Woodstock. Administrators, executors, and guardians are requested to return to him statements concerning all legacies and successions, and the interest accruing therefrom, on all personal property and real estate, and all property and interest of minor children, of which they have control, before paying or delivering to the legatees or succesors. All such fiduciaries should bear in mind that they are held personally responsible for the payment of the tar on all property in their hands, as administrators, executors, or guardians; or if already settled and paid, to return the amount paid, to whom, &e. Court-house Fence. We are glad to see that out county court has seen the propriety of repairing and finishing up the public buildings, &e., which were so very much defaced and injured during the war. The remaining portion of the old fence around the court-yard is being removed and a new and substantial one is being built in its stead, by our energetic townsman, Mr. Andrew Collins. Now that the court-house has been newly painted and fitted up, and a new fence around the yard, we hope proper steps will be taken to further improve and beautify this yard. Acknowledgement. We have received a sack of Gill & Co.'s Bone Dust and Super Phosphate of Lime, manufactured at their works below this place, which we intend to use in our garden and on our shrubbery. We advise our readers who want to have good vegetables, to try it also; and as the corn-planting season will be much later this spring than usual, we advise our farmers to use the above Fertilizers, as they will give their corn and oats a good start, and aid them in securing good crops. We know persons who have used the Phosphates manufactured by the above firm, and they all speak in the highest terms of the results. Anything At All. We have been troubled very much of late with an old "frisket," and have become compelled to have it mended so often that our blacksmith becoming tired of sending, made us a new one, which we pronounce better than the old one in its "palmiest days." Indeed, Messrs, Gillock & Supinger can make anything out of, and that most excellently, even from a cambric needle to a crow-bar. Demorest. The season may be late in presenting its smiling countenance, but not so Demorest's Monthly. It is on hand for May, exuberant with Novelties, Brilliant Ideas, Fashions, in their multitudinous forms. Illustrations, Poetry, Music, Braid Patterns, Architecture, and a host of other valuable matter useful and indispensable to every household. Published by W. Jennings Demorest, 473 Broadway, N.Y., at $3 per year. The House Magazine, For April, is on our table, and is filled with its usual variety of excellent reading matter, among which is an interesting sketch of the life of the Late Bishop Soule. Edited by Prof. A.B. Stark and Rev, Felix R. Hill, Nashville, Tenn., at $3 per annum. The Galaxy, For April 15th, has been received. This, the twenty-fourth number completes the third volume and first year of this publication. It is strictly a literary publication, made up from the finest writers of the age. Published fortnightly by W.C. and F.P. Church, 39, Park Row, N.Y. The dwelling house of Mr. Daniel Johnson, near Leaksville, in Page County, was destroyed by fire on the [[29th?]] ult. The Land We Love, For April, has been received. We feel like we could never say too much in recommendation of this most excellent and decidedly Southern literary publication. Published by D. [[H.?]] Hill, Charlotte, N. C., at $3, per year. Col. S. R. Johnson, Engineer on the Washington County Md, Rail Road, is using Nitroglycerin with great success in blasting rock. It has more power, and can be used with less trouble than powder. In the April term of the Berkeley court, J. Q. A. Nadenbousch, has been mulcted in the sum of $2000 damages, in favor of George Sharer, for false imprisonments during the war. The citizens in the neighborhood of Duffield's Depot, in Jefferson county, have contributed and delivered at that Depot, about 3,000 bushels of corn, for the relief of the suffering of the South. A fire broke out in the camp of the Federal [[Burial?]] Corps, near Staunton, a few days ago, which destroyed the quarters and everything in them. Mr. John [[Shutters?]] was drowned, on the 1sr inst., near Timberville, whilst attempting to cross the river with a team. His body was found on Tuesday, the day after. The United States Treasurer says the short currency of Quarters and Halves are just as good as the long notes. We learn from the Winchester papers that Maj. Goldsborough has taken charge of the Taylor Hotel, in Winchester, as boniface. The Maj. has many friends in the Valley who will be glad to patronize him. George [[Nailon?]], the young man arrested for the murder of James B. [[Fultz?]], and released on bail has forfeited the [[game?]], and report says is acting the game of Dick Turpin, in Green and Madison Counties. It is said the black lip has attacked the gentlemen from the ages of 17 and upwards, in Luray, probably caused by too free use of "hair dye." We have also seen some of our young ladies suffering from "red cheeks," not caused by over doses of "wash-board." The Hagerstown Mail says, last week, two families passed through that places, with their teams, &c., emigrating from Pennsylvania to the Shenandoah Valley. NEWS ITEMS Two negroes named Mackey, and another known as Van, were hung by a mob in Bourbon county, Kansas, last week. They had been confined in jail, charged with the murder of Mr. Hayford last fall, but one of the Mackeys escaped. Some officers attempted to rearrest him, when he shot and mortally wounded one of them. A posses of citizens subsequently effected the arrest and immediately hung the prisoners to a tree. The mob then took the other two from the jail and hung them. The indications are that nearly all of the fisheries along the Rappahannock will be occupied this season. Various town parties have organized, rented shores, and provided themselves with necessary outfits. A number were expected to commence to-day, so that we may expect a good fish market [[hereafter?]] [[?]]. The New Orleans papers report that the Roman crevasse is now one hundred and fifty yards wide, and the water flowing through in a current six to twelve feet deep. The destruction of property is very great. The new levee at Algiers is caving in, and apprehensions are felt that a crevasse will be formed in it. The decision referred to in Wednesday's issue, as having been made by Judge Sutherland, of the Supreme Court, was of a case in the Supreme Court in the State of New York. The Judge decided, that greenbacks became legal tender in contracts which previously contemplated a gold basis, and the gold ranks not as a currency but as a commodity.--Richmond Enquirer. The progress of the registry in Washington city shows distinctly the purpose of the great mass of the whites to abstain from voting and leave the municipal government to the management of the negroes.--Richmond Enquirer. The Virginia Central Railroad Company are selling dry wood at the depot in Staunton at $4 per cord. It costs about 75 cents to have it delivered in town, and has been a great help to the people of that town. The Alexandria canal is now in excellent condition, and navigable throughout its entire extent; but no boats have yet arrived, in consequence, it is said, of a break which has occurred in the Chesapeake and Ohio canal. The Warrenton (Va) Sentinel says: "We are told by nearly every farmer of whom we make inquiry that the prospects for a good wheat crop the coming season was never better in Fauquier county." Over ten thousand dollars have been subscribed in St. Louis for the relief of destitute Southerners. Gen. Lee has sent a donation of $25 to the ladies' memorial association of Petersburg. Ninety-two petitions for divorce are now pending before the Supreme Court at Providence, of which all but twenty came from the wives. A little girl, daughter of W. Bankshaw, died suddenly in Chicago on Sunday night--said to have been whipped to death by her father. The Fayette county, (Ohio) Herald tells of a cat in that places that hatched out a couple of chickens, by making her bd in a box in which some eggs were kept. The revolution in Guatemala has been entirely suppressed. Indianapolis is about to borrow $100,000 to pay her debts with. Musical concerts are given in the Massachusetts State prison. Mankind should learn temperence from the moon--the fuller she gets, the shorter her horns become. The cats as well as dogs are going mad at Detroit. NAPOLEON AND THE "MISTAKE OF HIS LIFE." General Hames Watson Webb, when in Washington, related to Senator Johnson the upon an occasion of his breakfasting with the Emperor Napoleon, that sovereign confessed to him that his Mexican expedition and empire had been the mistake of his life, and that he was but too glad to get the matter off his hands. It is feared hero that in case Maximilian is captured it will be impossible for the Mexican authorities, civil or military, to protect his life, and that he will be murdered by the soldiery or populace. -- Herald THE MARKETS, Corrected weekly by the Merchants of Woodstock, and by Wm. G. Russell & Co., Winchester, Va. [[sideways]] WOODSTOCK APRIL 11, 1807 WINCHESTER APRIL 10, 1807 FLOUR, EX.......... |$15.60 a 00.00| 14.50a15.00 FLOUR, SUP...... | 13.00 a 00.00| 12.00a12.00 FAMILY FLOUR | a 0.00| 15.50a16.00 WHITE WHEAT | 2.50 a 0.00| 2.70a2.75 POTATOES ........ | 50 a 0.00| 000.000 OATS...................| 36 a 00| 35a 40 FLAXSEED......... | 2.00 a 0.00| 0.00a 2.00 RYE, per bush....... | 1.00 a 0.00| 90a 95 WHITE CORN pb | 50 a 000| 3.00a 3.00 CORN MEAL ........ | 70 a 75| 65a 75 BACON.............. | 10 1/2 a 12 1/2|12 1/2a 00 BACON new ......... | 12 a 00| 08a 10 EGGS.................. | 12 a 00| 12 /12a 15 BUTTER............ | 20 a 00| 25a 30 SPECIAL NOTICES. HEAR REASON. Strengthen the De-fences. When a garrison apprehends an attack from an outside enemy, what does it do? It TRENGTHENS THE DEFENCES. The human system, at this time of year is beleagured by morbid influences. The inclement air is full of them.-- Every change of weather lays the feeble open to their attacks. What is to be done in order to baffle these unseen, but ever active, foes. ?-- STRENGTHEN THE DEFENCES. Do you ask how?-- The answer is simple -- the means within the reach of all. Reinforce the vital organs and the nervous system with HOSTETTER'S BITTERS. Tone the stomach, regulate the bowels, rouse the slug-ish liver, cheer the spirits, enrich and purify the vital current, with HOSTETTER'S BITTERS.-- That's the way to STRENGTHEN THE DEFENCES, and render the capital of health impregnable. If you wish to [[eseaple?]] bilious head-ache, intermittent fever., indigestion, and nervous visitations-to enjoy, in all its plentitude, the blessings of "a sound mind in a sound body," use this incomparable preventive and restorative. It preserves health in the healthy, and renews it in the weak and ailing. April 4-4w. Consumption Curabe by Dr. Schneck's Medicine. TO CURE CONSUMPTION, the system must be prepared so that the lungs will heal. The system must be prepared so that the liver and stomach must first be cleansed and an appetite ereated for good whole-some fond, whieb, by these medicines will be digested properly, and good health blood mad** then building up the the onestituion. SCHNECK'S MANDRAKE PILLS cleanse the stomach of all billions of mueous accumulations, and by using the Sea Weed Tosie in connection, the appetite is restored. SCHNECK'S PULMONIC SYRUP
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