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A certain Cure for the Piles,

or Although the ELHCrUARY was originally prepared
for the of PILes, yet from its saodHs operandi or
mode of operating, and from extensive personal appica
lion, II has proved itself To he Medicine far superior to
all others Ia all Diseases of an InfammatoTy character,
with determination of blood any particular part
organ In hedwmdtOR and Congestion of the Lirer and
Spleen; iadHBindfioH Soreness and liberation of the
Stomach, BOpsS Kidneys and Bladder; in IpfGmrndtorv
and Mereurid RheH0t,St and all affections arising
the mpriIdent nudicinus of Mercury; in all
where the Blood is powerfully determined towards
Heat it is the BEST Medicine discovered. For all
Impurities Of The Hood arising from any what
ever and for all Diseases Of the Skin, il is unrivaed
clearing and improving II IN the most remarkable
In PGipitatiOR Of the HeSH, PAIN Side and
Oppression about the Chest; in Morbid and Biliaru Con-
ditiORs Of the Stomach, producing Sick Headache in
Short i'm all cases where Catharc Phvsc is re-
quired, the Eectuary will be found fully equal, if
SUPERIOR any other; and espec lily those subject
TO Piles II will prove AN invaluable Physic operates
without rritaon which is the with of The
containing A.oes, the use of which will invariably
turn the complaint.
A. UPIAM, MD. Sole Proprietor, Bo,very,
New York.
II. w. DYOTT d. SONS. General Wholesale
Agents, 1872 North second Street, Phiia-
delphia.
SPECIAL DEPOT, at the Store of Alexander Du
vail & Co, No. las nj in street, Richmond
Also, for sale by CHARLES II. HEINITSH,
Agent, Portsmouth, NJ. A. Santos, King & Toy,
b. Emerson, Robertson S Cornick, VIM. II
Broughton, Norfolk, and by Druggists gene
rally throughout the United States.
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ppRovED PATENT MEDICINES

A PIP kOF ED Il \ TENT w EDIClN ES.-
N have on hand large stock of the most pop
ular and approved PATENT MEDICINES which
/ will warrant fresh and genuine. The following
list contains portion of my stock.
For Coughs, Colds, SC.
Buchan's Hungarian Bslsam, Brinckerhoff's
Health Restorative, Dr.. Wistar's Balsam of Wild
Cherry, Dr.. Javne's Expectorant. Peases Hore
ry, Houscman's German Cough Drops, &c.
For Impurities Of He Blood
Sands Extract Sarsaparilla, Swaim's Panacea,
Bulls Extract of Sarsaparla, Richardson's Ameri-
can Panacca, Dandrlion aud Tomato Panscea &c.
For Bilious Diseases.
Dr.. Dyott's Anti Bilious Pills, Petec's do. Lees
do, Wright's Indian Vegetable do, Sugar Coated
do, Moffat's do. and Brandreth's do.
For Fsuer aud Ague.
Rowand's Imoroved Tonic Mixture, Nash's Ton
&c, Hull's Ague Pills Moffats PheniX Piters, Sap
pington's Pills &c.
For Worms
Fahuestock's vernifugc, Hulls and Sherman's
Swaim's vermifuge. Worm Tea. &c.
For Di1rrhen and Summer Complaint
Bernard's Didrrhna Remedy, Jayne's Carmina-
tive Balsam, &C..
For Dyspepsia, &c.
Houck's Panacea, Beckwths Anti Dyspeptc
Pills. Santoss Alternative and Anti Dyspeptic Pills,
sc.
For Pains in the Back, Side, SC.
Sherman's Poor Mans Plaster, Writings s.
Wells Strengthening Plaster, McAllister's Ont-
meut, SC
Also Scarpa's Acoustic Oil for Deafness. Thomp-
sons Eve Water for Sore and Inhamed Eyes, Her-
risons Specific Ointment. Genuine Harlem Oil,
tive Judkin's Ointment, Turngton's Balsam,
CSodfrey's Cordial, &c.
For sale Wholesale and retail by
G. II. HEtNITSH, Agent.
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THE SOUTHERN LITERARY MES.


Five Dollars year, in advnncr. b. b. Misoa.
Editor and Proprietor, assisted by AMgRfcus Sourn.
On the Ist OF january next. (lSd5,) the South
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fully solicited for it. Tho present Editor has
conducted ii fot than year, aud the cucour-
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expressly to the South whose character and inter
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The Messenger has been established more
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only to the preservation ofits ancient fame but al
so to its constantlmprovemcnt. In this, the iatter
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The contributors are numerous, embracing pro .
essional and amateur writer's of the first distinc-
ton. Great expense is incurred and great pains
are taken to secure an abundant supply ofintercst
ing and instructive matter.
Inc contents VIII ne exceedingly varied, en-
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Travels Sketches, History, Popular Science, Pa
pers on the Navy, Army, and other National Inter-
ests, Literary Intelligence, Foreign and Domestic,
and Notices of New Works. Selections of merit
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The leading principle is the promotion of pure
NATIVE LITERATURE, and of devoted National
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The follotcing Premiums offered:
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The best Original Poem, 35 90
Their publication to commence with a new vol
and the unsuccessful articles to be at the dis
posal of the Editor
Richmond, Va, Dec. 1874. Dec 81
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CnICKERING,s PIANos.-C. HALL 4

n l. IL IL
~ CO.-rhe extraordinary improvements that
have of late years taken place in the construction of
Piano Fortes, aided by the increased taste of the
accomplished and fashionable science of music
among polite classes have caused this favorite in
strument to become indspensably necessary i'm all
respectable families. In the PIANO FORTES which
CHiCKERING has the honor of submitting 10 the
public, we trust will combine the various qualities
OF power, brilliancy, sweetness and uniformity of
tone so requisite to make perfect instrument
we are enabled to warrant every Instrument per-
tectly sound, we'll seasoned, and of the very best
material and superior workmanship, thus uniting
superiority of quality.
Orders from the Country attended 10 with the
greatest punctuality, and c. II. & Co.. bcgs to as.
sure the ladies and gentlemen residing at a dig
tancc that whenever they favored by orders per
letter. 1t is no less their practice than their interest
to send such an instrument shall bear the strict
est scrutiny.
These Piano Fortes are extremely handsome and
convenient intrumcnts, possessing full, rich and
brilliant tone.
0G- Rccollcct Chickering's Improved Piano For
ties arc to be had Of HALL & CO, Norfolk; better
instruments and lower price than any other in
America.
0J- They will be sold at Manufacturer's prices,
and warranted in every respect first rate
% We have received full supply, and hourly
expect further additions Prices from $50 to 1900
Fco IL G. HALL CO.. Norfolk.
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~ BRINCKERHoEF,s HEALru pE,

~
". STORATlVE.-Thi medicine ia safe and
certain cure in complaints of the Liver and Lungs
Consumption, Liver Complaint chronic and severe
Coughs and Colds, almost Immediately relieved
and ultimately cured by faithful use Of the Re-
storative DR. Chiffon, the eminent cical chem.
ist and physician of New York, attaches his Ger.
uficate stating its entire vegetable composition af
ter he had made a careful ANALYSIS. 1t is wholly
devoid of any irritating property and lnanifests so
decided healing and purifying qualities as to quick
ly alleviate the most gravatn cou gh and chan oe
the morbid expectoration Pains in the chest n nd
side, so often attendant on Lung Complaints are
effecually removed without the least Inconvenience
theeeat of the difficulty being reached much quicker
than any external application. From the reputa-
ton OF this medicine in New York where IL has
been sold for some years, the indubitable tes
timony is given to its merit Certificates have
been literally showercd in on the proprietor from
the best sources, and stating the cases of persons
raised even when given up by their physician
The fact of no single instance of dissatisfaction
known or expressed, is strong guarantee of its
merit The following certificate is from DR.. Chill
ton, the we'll known New York chemist
"I have anal yzcd bottle Of medicine called e.
Brinckerhoff's Health Restorative; and find that
it docs not contain Mercury, any other metallic
preparation. nor opium in any of its forms Il is
composed of vegetable matter entirely"
JAMES r. Chiffon, M. d.
G. BRINCKERHOFF.
For sale by C. II. HEINITsH, Agent, Ports
mouth, Va.
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nRuGs q MEDICINES. WHOLESALE

~ AND RErAIL.-C. II. HEINITSK, Agent,
has recently received from the Northc.n Cities
extensive supplies OF Medicines, Chemicals, Pcrfu
merry, Dye Studs, Dye Wondc, Paints, Oils. Win
dow Glass, Patent Medicines, Garden Seeds To.
nacco, Segars Snuff, Sc, &c, to which they would
respectfully call the attention of the Public rene
rally. The following List contains a portion of
tacir Stock, which they will sell upon as good
terms as any Store in Virginia.
MEDICINES.
English aud American Calomel, Sulphatc Qui.
nine, Gum Aloes, Gum Carnphor, Arrowroot, Peru
Wan Back, Pearl Barley, English Calcined Magne.
STA Blue Pill Mass, Sulph. MoJphia, PoNdered in.
lap, Powd. Ipecac, Rhubarb. Super. Cart. Potass,
Castor Oil, Super. Carb Soda. Gum Arabic, Gum
Ttagacau,h. Cinnamon, SIP Nitro, Balls. Copaiva.
AntiIno Wine Opium, Liquoricc, Flors. Camo.
mile, Corrosive Sublimatc, Aqua Ammonia. Far
taric Acid, Epson Salts, Lsudanum, Soma, Oil
Peppermint aud all essential Oils, Quicksilver
Mogncsia, Mama, Roll and Flour Sulphur, Alec.
hol, Borax, refined and crude, Red Prccipitate,
Gum Myrrh, Cantharides, Gum Tragecaut6, Sar-
saparilla. Spnugcs, Walls, &c.
PAINTS, OILS AND GLASS
Window Glass of all sizes and qualities, White
Lead dry and in oil. Red Lead, Litbargc, Spirits
oil, Chrome Green, Chrome yellow, Yellow Ochre
Prussan Blue, Vermillon, Rotten Stone, Ivory
Black, Gum Copal, Paint Brushes. all sizes Rose
Pink, Lamp Black, British Lustre, Gold and Silver
Leaf, Copper Bronze, White Chalk, Spanish Brown,
Venetian Red, Sand Paper, Pumice Stone Japan
Copal; Coach and Harness Varnish. Turkey UNI
Der, Terra de Sienna, Red Chalk, Gum Shcllac
Bright Varnish, Sash Tools, all Sizes Black Lead
sc.
81 ~ DRIES.
Cochineal, Nutmegs, Mace, Cloves, Cinnamon
Allspicc, Isn glass Gum Arabic, Turkey, Oil Roses
Vanilla Beans, Torqun Beans, Co-iandcr Seed,
Carraway Seed Anniseed Pcarlash S,lcratus
White Jamaica Ginger, East India Ginger, Pepper
Superior Spanish Scgars, Starch, Liquorice Ball,
Bath Brick, Fig Blue, Powdered Ginger Root. Al
um, Olive Oil, in bottles and baskets Refined Salt.
petre, Macabov Snuff Scotch Snuff. 1ucligo CASTLE
Soap, Gloves, Castor Oil, in bottles, Alcohol Fric-
ton Niatcht s, Carbonate Ammonia. Soda .or Wash
ing, London Mustard, Cayenne Pepper &C., &c.
The Subscribers take this method of returning
their sincere thanks 10 the Citizens Of Portsmouth,
Gosport, and the neghboring Counties for the pat.
ronage so literally extended towards them, and
confidently assure them that every cxertion will he
made on their part to merit a continuance of the
same.
PHYSICIANS PRESCRIPTIONS and FAMILY
RECEIPTS compounded of the purest ingredients
with accuracy and despatch.
Orders from Country Merchants, Physicians and
others, promptly and neatly executed, and the pri
ces such as will give entire satisfaction.
i- H drticles sold at this Establishment ,oarrant-
ed Fresh and Genuine.
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NJ BuRGEs s. JAMES invite subscribers to the
&C Southern Monthly Magazine" The work will
contain at least ~ pages monthly, making a vol
ume of from 432 to 456 pages, semi. annually, and
will be furnished at the rate of SIS per annum
payable in every in advance. Subscribers
have the privilege of making their payments half
yearly, if they desire it. Ian g.
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NXTE CALL ATTENTIoN % lho e.1l.--l--.

ylnor
w new and beautiful BOOKS viz:
The complete Theological Works of Rev pobo-,
Hall, A. NJ a standard and valuable wort NO'e''
Ripley's Notes on the Gospels and the Ace ot.l.
APostIes, valuable book for Bible Classes, and e1
tenmyeiy used by Sabbath School Teachers
Malcom's and the Union Bible Dictionary
fresh supply of that splendid work. Bsncroe,,
History Of the United States,
In elegant miniature volumes, The Farnilv At,~
or the duty, benefits and mode of condnctin t,
~ Worship with remarks on the various Darts Of
prayer, P@''s Oh
The Fables of Flora,
The Bouquet, containing the language of flowers
and their poetic sentiments "0"S'S
Inc Young Man, OF guide to knowledge,
children; and many Others of the same character.
ALSO,
Fine Letter Post and Foogcan psper
general assortment OF SCHOOL BOoRs oftho
most desirable kind and Of which we always keen
on hand good supply We sell at the very low
est prices, aud invite public attention TO orr vsi
liable stock Of Books, Stationery and fancv srcIo
W. II. II. HODGES & co.
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DIR. G. BENZ. SMITHS
tSUGAR COATED1
"IMPROYED IND VEG pills

Are the result of his labor. Their effects md the
general favor with which they have been received
In all parts OF the United States, warrant the pro-
pretors in the declaration that they are the great
est improvement in medicine ever knoaUn Unlike all
other pills, these neither grpe, produce nausea nor
any other unpleasant sensation, while they are as
potoefut as 1t Is possible for medicine to be- nd
he HARMLESS. For sale by
c. H. HEINI'TSH 0ent
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SECOND HAND PIANOs.-we hav,

SECOND HAND PIANOS.-We have two
- excellent PIANOS, nearly new, which we will
either sell or rent at uncommon low price, in
order to make room for
new splendid Pianos hourly expected by the
schooner Wave, Capt. Rogers, one Of which is Rose
Wood, highly finished with all the extra KEYS harp
pedal, and with the iron frame.
Another of Rose Wood without the iron frame
Another of Mahogany, Cross bounded with Rose
Wood, all the extra keys, finished in the best man
ner.
Another Of Mahogany entire, this has all the ez-
ira keys and harp pedal.
For the above we have India Rubber Covers.
For sale by G.. HALL & co.
April 30
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nRnGs AND MEDICINES. pAINrs.

DRUGS AND MEDICINES, pATNT9.
~ OILS, WINDOW GLASS. DYE STUFFS'
&c.-By recent arrivals from Northern Cities the
subscriber is put in possession of complete az.
SEDIMENT Of DRUGS AND MEDICINES. PAINTS
OTIS. WINDOW GLASS, DYE STUFFS &c, to
which he invites the attention Of the public gen.
eraliv. Purchasers wishing to obtain articles in
his line Of business would do we'll to give him a
cali before dealing elsewhere.
The following comprises bot a small portion O.
his assortment, viz
Aqua Ammon, " Fort"
Anlmon Carb Arrowroot, 4" Bermuda
Alcohol, Borak, B4ybcrry Bark,
Peruvian Bark, best Gum Opium,
Gum Camphor, Gum Beuzoin,
Roll Sulphur, Dover Powder,
Calome1. English and American"
Jalao, Ipecac, Epson Salts, Lemon Syrup,
svrnp Sarsapaiiila, Wild Cherry Bark,
Vanilla Beans, Musk Gin grain
HENRY BUFF,
Druggist and Chemist, High Street.
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EANCY ARTICLES d PERFUMERY.
n Ladies, would most respectfully call your at
tenuOn to my assortment Of FANCY ARTICLES
and PERFUmERY, which is perhaps the largest
and richest ever before offered for sale this place
comprising almost every article both useful and
ornamental necessary for the Toilet, of which the
following is a part
Ladles Caprices, new and beautiful article
Perfume Cushions, put up in splendid stvle
Cosmetic Cream, the best article ever offered for
chopped hands, &c. 1t possesses the most extraor.
binary healing qualities and is the best cosmetic
ever known for imparting delicate softness TO
the skin, and preserving 1t from choppinr
in use, "
KosG Scented Toilet Powder, very superior,
Taylor's Chrystaline Soap,
Together with the largest assortment of Cologne
Water, Florida Water, and Soaps Of superior dual
ty, OF every description Of Pc, fume Preston Salts
Tooth Brushes. Nail Brushes. Hair Brushes, sumo,
rior Tooth Powder, Beef Marrow Pomatum. Pa
tcy' Celebrated Cold Cream, &c
o. Call in and examine for Yourselves
c. II. HEINITSH, Agent.
July High st., 4'h door from Middle
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Every package lin addition to its containing
FULL WEIGHT independent of the wrapper
Teas therein arc so thoroughly secured from light
and air, that their quality and power will remain
nnimpaired in any climate. For sale by
CHAS. II HEiNITSH, gent.
April Q High St, 4th door from Middle.
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CIMMS' SOUTHERN MONTHLY MAC

- AZlNE.--Thc subscriber issued a Magazine
with the above title, on the first of January last.
1t will be devoted to Literature and the Arts
department will be assigned to Politics, and a
manly expI ession of sentiment on leading ques-
tions, will aim to influence the opinions of the
country Criticism of an indulgent but whole
some kind, will be employed, on independent prin-
ciples at once for the promotion and the improve
mcnt of American letters. The work will be pub
lished by Messrs. BURGEs & JAMES, No. 6, Broad
street, Charleston, who will attend to all the bust
ness departments. All communications must be
made to them, or through them, to the Editor.
w. GILMORE SIMMS.
WOODLAND, Dec. /, 1874.
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GREAT DISCOVERY IN TIJEUEAT

4 NREAT DESCOV cry IN TIIE HEAL-
~ ING ART.-Important to- invalids and friends
OF the sickAlcdcinc, however efica cious has q l.
ways been taken with dissatisfaction by the sick
owing to its unpleasant nature. Hence 1t has ever
been the study of all great physicians to disguise its
nauseous taste. But their ef!orts have never been
crowned with complete success. 1t was left for DR.
Smith to accomplish. Having given the subject his
unremittng attention for nearly two years he has,
after spending considerable amonnt of money!
produced a medicine which, while it is every way
agreeable 30 the palate, is to triumph over DIS
EASE and all opposition, and to repay him for his
devotion to the improVcmc q ( tnc dica1 science
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ATE IMPORTATIONS.-Th following
- arucles are all of the very best quality and
being imported by the subscriber he can warrant
them genuine and sell them as low as they can be
had in this country.
Sets Of Rodgers highly finished DINING CUT.
LERf ivory balanced handles, with patent tenn
percd steel blades, and warranted, good carvers
TO match. Each set consists of SO pieces.
Japan WATERS, truly elegant article, japaned
IN the best style OF the Gothic pattern the ground
OF rich colors, and ornamcnted in very tasteful
manner.
French Hanging Papers, imported by c. H. for
his own sales, very rich, and Cloth Borders splen.
did w" 'pie"
Fire Screens, Of handsome patterns and in great
variety Wv
Old English Razors. manufactured bv Josenb
Rogers sons, they are sc ready for use and sold
WIN tne privilege OF returning and exchanging
lent.
Superior Razor Strops and Paste of the noost an.
proved makers. "p
The Military Shaving Soap, by Rigge, Brock
bank Rigge-a very superior article
Atkinsons Camphor Soap, for preserving the
skin soft and even ''0
Lows old Brown Windsor Soap
Genuine Preston Smelling Salts
Rowland's Macassar Oil, for the hair
Essence OF !yre, for changing the color of the
Hair and WhislSers. ~ " '"o
Fragrant Perfume for the Pocket Handkerchief
Day Martins genuine Japan Backinp Noth
ing has yet been offered to the public eonsi q, az;
hIacklng Tor giving an elegant jet black lustrc To
Quilts; an excellent assortment of Enol;sb -
Dutch-plain, yellow and OPAQUE ~
Thermometers, Tape Measures, &C.
ApTli 10 G.. HALL & co
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LT,EA TEA !-IMPoRTANT TO FAM-

. = . = y
ment of TEAS ever offered for sale in this vi
cinity from the '' Canton Tea Company" which is
States and are celebrated for selling Choice TEAS.
Among the assortment may be found the follow
ing, which put up in lib, lib, aud !lb packa-
ges.
Retail prices as folio,ps subject in all to be
turned if not dpprOUed Of
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