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On the LIST oil january next. tlSi5,) the South.
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A certain Cure for the Piles,

e- Although the ELECTuARy was originally prepared
for the of PILES, yet from its modus operdndi or
mode Of operating, and from personal appica
ton, 1t has proved tselfto he Medicine superior TO
all Others in all Diseases of an Infammatory character
with determination of blood any particular part
organ In Inflammation and Congestion the Liuer and
Spleen; illumination, Soreness and liberation of the
Stomach, BOueis Kidneys and Bladder; in fnfdmmatorv
and Hercuri1l Rheumatism, aud all affections arising
the imprudent or lnudiCious of Mercury; all
where the Blood is powerfully determined towards the
Head IL is the Medicine discovered. For al
Impurities Of tho Blood, arising from any what
ever and Tor all Diseases Of the Skin, IL is unrivaed
clearing and improving in the most remarkable
ner. In Poipdti0R Of the Heart Pain in the Side aud
Oppression GbOut the Chest in Morbid and BiGrv Com
ditions Of TIE Stomach, producing Sick Headache in
Short in all cases where Cathartc Physic is re-
CURED, the Eecuary will be found fully equal, if not
superior 10 any other and espec lily those subec;
TO Piles II will prove an invaluable Physc
without irritation, which is the with most of The
purgatves now In use, particularly Powders Pills
containing Aloes, the use of which will invariably
turn the complaint.
A: UPHAM, MID. Sole Proprietor, Bowery,
New York.
t. w. DYOTT 81 SONS, General Wholesale
Agents, 1872 North Second Street, Philas
delphia.
SPECIAL DEPOT, at the Store of Alexander Du
vail & Co., No. las Main street, Richmond
Also, for sale by CHARLES ii. HEINITSH,
Agent, Portsmouth, M. A. Santos, King s. Toy,
Is. Emerson, Robertson & Cornick, VIM. ii.
Broughton, Norfolk, and by Druggists gene.
rally throughout the United States.
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A PPRovED pATENT MEDICINES

IA 4 have on hand a large stock of the most nom
ular and approved PATENT MEDICINES which
1 will warrant fresh and genuine. The following
list contains portion of my stock.
For Coughs Colds, &c
Buchan's Hungarian Balsam, Brinckerhoff's
Health Restorative, Dr.. Wistar's Balsam of Wild
Cherry, DR.. Jayne's Expcctorant, Peasc's Hore-
hound Candy, DR.. Swayne's Syrup of Wild Cher
ry, Hou5eman's German Cough Drops, sc.
For Impurities Of The Blood.
Sands Extract Sarsaparilla, Swaim's Panacea
Bulls Extract of Sardaparila, Richardson's Ameri-
can Pauacea, Dandelion and Tomato Panacea SC
For Bilious Diseases.
DR.. Dyotts Anti Bilious Pills, Peters do Lees
DO, Wrights Indian Vegetable do, Sugar Coated
do, Moffat's do, and Brandreths do.
For Feyer and dgue.
Rowaud's improved Tonic Mixture, Nash s Ton
ic, Hull's Ague Pills, Mofats Phoenix Ptters Sap
pington's Pills, sc.
Fahnestock's Vermfuge Hulps and Sherman's
Swaim's Vermifuge, Worm Tea sc.
For Diarrhea and Summer Complaint
Bernard's Diarrhea Remedy, Jayne's Carmina-
tive Balsam, &c.
For Dyspepsia, &c.
Houck's Panacea. Beckwith's Anti Dyspeptic
Pills, Santos's Alternative and Anti Dyspeptic Pills,
sc.
For Pains in the Back, Side, &C.
Shcrman's Poor Mans Plaster, Writings s.
Well's Strengthening Plaster, McAllister's ONT
ment, &c.
Also Scarpa's Acoustic Oil for Deafness Thomp-
sons Eye Water for Sore and Inflamed Eyes Har-
rison's Specific Ointment, Genuine Harlem Oil,
Bateman's Drops, British Oil, Dalby's Carmina-
tive. Judkn's Ointment, Turlington's Balsam,
Godfrey's Cordial, &c.
For sale wholesale and retail by
G.. II. HEINITSH, Agent.
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I'VE AS LONG AS YOU CAN!-Tf yo

TIVE AS LONG AS YOU CAN!-If you
the COMPOUND PURGATIyE ELIXIR, which
is of the best Medicines yet found out for
the of the following diseases, Dyspepsia,
Bilious Affections, Loss of Appetite, Ague and Fee
yer, Sick Head Ache, indigestion, Weakness and
Souruess of the Stomach, and all diseases arising
from disordered state of the Stomach, and diges.
tive organs. II operates mildly and at the same
time effectually removing all distractions in the
almentary canal and exciting the organs of dge5-
ton TO healthy and natural actions
The salutary effects productivity this Medicine in
a number of cases has induced the Proprietor to
prepare quantity of it put up in bottles for family
use and others who troubled with the above
diseases Druggists and Country Merchants are
furnished with this medicine liberal terms
Prepared only at the Laboratory of
II. BUFF'S Chemist
May 81 At the Sign Of DR.. Rush.
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~ ERIN KERHoFF,s HEALTH RE

~ olORA IIF E.-Ihs medicine is a safe and
certain cure in complaints of the Liver and Lungs
Consumption, Liver Complaint, chronic and severe
Coughs and Colds. are almost Immediately relieved
and ultimately cured by faithful use Of the Re.
storative. DIR. Chiffon the eminen practical chem
ist and physician of New York, attaches his GER
tifcate stating it's entire vegetable compositions f.
ter he had made careful analysis. 1t is wholly
devoid of any irritating property, and manifess so
decided healing and purifying qualities as to quic k
ly alleviate the most aggravating cough and chan ore
the morbid expectoTation. Pains in the chest nd
side, 80 often attendant on Lung Complaints are
efectually removed without the least convenience
the9eat 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 years, the indubitable tes-
timony is given to its merit. Certificates have
been literally showercd in 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
known or expressed, is strong guarantee of its
merit. The following Ger tiicate is from Dr. Chill
ton, the well known New York chemist
a" have anal yzcd bottle Of medicine called C.
Brincke hofs Health Restorative; and find that
it does not contain Mercury, any other metallic
preparation. nor opium in any of it's forms II ia
composed of vegetable matter entirely"
JAMES r. Chiffon, NJ. ID.
G. BRINCKERHOFF.
Proprietor, N. Y
mouth, Va.
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vNHENEW YORK WEEKLY MIRROR.

Il An elegantly printed periodical Of 6 quarto pages
forwarded by the earliest mails to subscribers re-
siding out of this city (Subject newspaper postage
onty.) The WEEKLY MIRROR is as faithful a
history of the weeks opinions, news, pleasures
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forth, as the Editors and their many assistants can
possible bring ogether-completed, as an arduous
and comment. IL has also the essentials and the
spice of Foreign News, and, in short, the most com.
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afford daily, or who live in the country where
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masters throughout the Union, will frank all remit.
tances. Any postmaster renting five dollars will
receive two copies of the work
The "DAILY EVENING MIRRoR'' is six dollars
per annum. Two copies will be furnished for ten
dollars
Address all communications (post paid) to
NORRIS, WILLIS & FULLER
Deco Corner of Ann and Nassau sts N Y
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NANCY ARTICLES d PERFUMERY.
Il Ladies, j would most respectfully call your at
tentiOn to my assortment Of FANCY ARTICL ES
and PERFUmERY, which is perhaps the largest
and richest before offered for sale in this place
comprising almost every article both useful and
ornamental necessary for the Toilet, of which the
following is part
Ladies' Caprices, new and beautiful article
Perfume Cushions, put Up in splendid STYLE
Cosmetic Cream, the best article ever offered for
chopped hands, &c. IL possesses the most cxtraor-
binary healing qualities and is the best cosmetic
ever known for imparting delicate softness to
the skin, and preserving it from chopping,
Phlocome, the best preparation for the Hair now
in use
Rose Scented Toilet Powder, very superior,
Taylor's Chrystaline Soap,
Together with the largest assortment of Cologne
Water, Florida Water, and Soaps of superior quail
ity of every description of Per fume Preston Salts
Tooth Brushes. Nail Brushes, Hair Brushes, Supe-
rior Tooth Powder, Beef Marrow Pomatum, Pa
tey . Celebrated Cold Cream, &c.
o. Call in and examine for yourselves.
G. II. HEINITSH, Agent,
July7 High ST., 9TH door from Middle
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SIMMS' SOUTHERN MONTHLY MAG

~ AZ1NE.-Thc subscriber issued a Magazine,
with the above title, the first of january last
1t Will be devoted to Literature and the Arts
department will be assigned.to Politics, and
manly expression of sentiment on leading qucs-
tons, will aim to influence the opinions Of the
country. Criticism of 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, through them, to the Editor
w. GILMORE SIMMS
WOODLAND, Dec. |, 1914.
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GHICK ERING'S PIANOS.-C. HALL a.
~ CO.-rhe extraordinary improvements thar
have 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 avorite in
suument to become indispensably necessary in all
respectable families. In the PIANO FORTES which
CHlCKERING 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-
fectly sound, we'll seasoned, and of the verv best
material and superior workmanship, thus unitino Or
a superiority of quality.
Orders from the Country attended to with the
greatest punctualty, and c. II. & Co., bcgs to as
sure the ladies and gentlemen residing at dis
lance, that whenever they favored by orders per
letter. II is no less their practice than their
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.
01- Recollect Chickering's Improved Piano For
tes arc to be had of HALL s. CO., Norfolk; better
instruments and lowct price than any other in
America
o. They will be sold at Manufacturers prices
and warranted in every respect first rate
o. We have received full supply, and hourly
expect further additions. Prices from $50 to 400
Feo IL e. HALL CO., Norfolk
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GJ- BURGEs JAMES invite subscribers to the
"Southern Monthly Magazine" The work will
contain at least ~ pages monthly, making 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 s.
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LOOK TO YOUR HAIR.

" Long hair is a glory to woman," says Paul,
And all feel the truth OF the pious quotation.
Unless you protect it with this preparation.
Nov if you wish to stay bald, get so if you
IN are not, then do not the Balm of Coum
cannot lose your hair unless your wife pulls it out
and if she has pulled it out the Balm will make it
grow again. This is no joke though we have not
had our hair pulled out, we know who have, and
have had it rcstorcd-and others were losing and
have had it stopped by oLDR1DGE'S BALM, and
we are not afraid to say so, and you may think VIC
not do any thing without pay This Balm is for
sale by II. BUFF.
June II Druggist.
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GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY
For Coughs, Colds, Asthma, and Consumption


THE GREAT AND ONLY REMEDY for Colds,
GARIAN BALSAM OF LIFE, discovered by the cele-
brated DR. Buchan, of London, England and introduced
into the United States under the immediate superntend-
of the inventor.
The extraordinary of this medicine, in the
of Pulmonary diseases, warrants the American
Agent in soliciting for treatment the WORST fOS-
SlBLE CASES that can he found in the community
that seek relief in vain from any of the common
remedies of the day. and have been given up by the
most distinguished Physicians CONFIRMED AND
INCURABLE. The Hungarian Basam has cured, and
will cure, the MOST DESPERATE OF CASES. II is
quack nostrum but standard English medicine, OF
known and established efficacy.
Every family in the United states should be supplied
with Buchau's Hungarian Balsam of Life, not only to
counteract the consumpve tendencies of the climate,
but TO be used preventive medicine in all cases of
Colds Coughs, Splitting of Blood, Pain in the Side and
Chest Irritation and Soreness of the Lungs Bronchitis
Difficulty of Breathing Hectic Fever, Night Sweats
Emaciation and General Debility, Asthma, Influenza,
Hopping Cough, and Group.
&C. Sold in large bottles, at 81 per bottle with full direc
tons for the restoration of Health.
Pamphlets, containing mass of English bnd Ameri-
certificates and other evidence, showing the
equalled merits of this Great English Remedy may be
obtained of the Agents. gratuitousy.
DAVID F. BRADLEE, sole Agent for the United
States ll9 Court street Boston.
t. w. DYoTT & SONS, General Wholesale Agents.
No. 1872 North Second street, Philadelphia.
SPECIAL DEPOT, at the Store of Alexander Du.
vail & Co., No. lit Main street, Richmond.
Also, for sale by CHARLES Ii. HEINITSH,
Agent, Portsmouth, M. A. Santos, King &
Toy, b. Emerson, Robertson& Cornick VIM.
II. BroughtOn, Norfolk and by Druggistsgen
orally throughout the United States.
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WE ARE TURNING OUT The most val
" liable collection of Books, Stationary, and
9nGy Articles ever exhibited here, viz:
S9cnool Books Of the most approved kind,
y INC assortment Of Writing Paper,
5,4k, .otGel Pens, Qulls, Waters, &c,
u9IIal ms trumcnts of various kinda, very cheap
I'"iIuSo e walking Canes, Riding Whips, &c.
,a "a loI OF beautiful Cutlery, embracing some of
.oGsc.s superior Pocket Knives, and the greatest
yer. w Wv ,ICsrppS., p e 80 &c"
March 70 "NDOho O "
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DIAPER HANGINGS AND BORDER
Il ING.-Wc have for sale large stock of PA
PER HANGiNGS and BORDERING which we
will sell very low. Persons in want of either Of
the above articles will please give us a call before
purchasing elsewhere.
w. II. II. HODGES & co.
We have also just received lot of beautiful FIRE
SCREENS, which we arc selling very low.
March II
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ATE IMPORTATIONS-T following
- acucles are all OF the very best quality and
being imported by the subscriber ne ca n y,arr.nt
thcm genuine and sell them as low as thew can he
had in this country. ' ~ "
sets OF Rodgers highly finished DINING CIT
Lbkf ivory balanced handles with patent tern
percd steei blades, and warranted, good caryers
W mater Ila.ch; ~, hach set consists of SO pieces
Japan WATERS, a truly elegant a rticle iananed
In the best style, of the Gothic pattern the s,rn,
OF rich colors, and ornamcnteS in verv tastcf,,i
manner. " ~ '"''o'"i
French Hanging Papers, imported bv G. IT for
did. ~ wv" So'"erS sPleh'
FIRE Screens, Of handsome patterns and in great
Old English Razors, manufactures bv Joso,,,.
nogeIs q sons, they are SGT ready for use and cold
III, Ill we !r prNtiege oi returning and exchanging
lent. e "o' io"nu excel
Superior Razor strops and Paste of the most an.
proved makers. " VIC "os' APP
Inc Military Shaving Soap, by Rigge. Brock
bank q Rigge--a very superior article
skin soft and even P' A'' preserving tne
Lows Old Brown Windsor Soop
Genuine Preston Smelling SaIie
6owiand's Nlacassar Oil, for the hair
Essence OF !yre, for changing the color of the
fragrant Perfume for the Pocket Handkerchief
Ddy q harun' IS genuine Japan Backing Moth
i,S e oeen offered TO the public equal to this
lot giving an elegant jet black lustrc to
Quills; an excellent assortment of Fnel;sb ,r,d
O1n,Gh-plaln, yellow and OPAQUE
inermometers, Tape Measures &c
-'P''i ~ C.. HALL,
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DIR. G.. BENZ. SMITHS
ISUGAR COATED1
{. IMPROVED IND VEG DJTTS,,

Are the result of his labor Their eiIec ts and the
general favor with which they have been received
In all parts of the United States, warrant the pro-
prietors in the declaration that they are the great
est Improvement in medicine kno,on. Unlike all
other pills, these neither gripe produce nausea nor
any other unpleasant sensation, while they are as
poIcefut as it Is possible for medicine TO be- and
he HARMLESS. For sale by
C.. III. HEJNITSH A oent
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SECOND HAND PIANOS.-We have two
- excellent PIANOS, nearly new, which we will
either sell rent at an 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, harm
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 ox
ira keys and harp pedal.
For the above VIC have India Rubber Covers
For sale by G. HALL & co
April 30
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nRUGS AND MEDICINES. pAINTs

nRUGS MD MEDICINES, PATNTS.
~ OILS, WINDOW GLASS, DYE STUFFS
&c-By recent arrivals from Northern Cities Inc
subscriber is put in possession Of complete MS
sortmeut of DRUGS AND MEDICINES, PAINTS
OTIS. WINDOW GLASS. DYE STUFFS &c ~ -
which he invites the attention Of the public gen
orally. Purchasers wishing to obtain articles in
his line Of business, would do we'll to give him a
call before dealing elsewhere.
The following comprises but small portion Of
his assortment, viz:
Aqua Ammon, " Fort
Ammon Carb Arrowroot, " Bermuda"
Alcohol, Borax, Baybcrry Bark,
Peruvian Bark, best Cum Opium,
Gum Camphor, Gum Benzoin,
Roll Sulphur, Dover Powder,
Calomcl, English and American"
Jalap, Ipecac, Epson Salts, Lemon Syrup,
syrup Sarsapatia, Wild Cherry Bark,
Vanilla Beans, Musk {" in grain"
HENRY BUFF,
Druggist and Chemist, High Street
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PRICES FOR ADVERTISING.
REJUsT AND FEAR NOTION the Lei

PEJUST AND FEAR NOT On the 18th
IL Sept 1914, The CHARITABLE MECHANIC AS
socIATIoN of Massachusetts, held their 9TH exhi-
oitIon at QuiNcy HALL in the City of Boston
Inc Committee on musical Instruments after
careful examination, felt not the slightest hest
tation In awarding to the very celebrated Piano
Manufacturer "CaIcKERING'' the first Premium
- a GOLD MEDAL affirming that MIR. Chickering's
Pianos are of so delightful tone SO delicate nc
ton, and SO firm and enduring construction, that
tney need no MEDALS to give them celebrity, and
1t might be suPorhuous to give such an encour-
est mendation. -e"
The Subscribers have just received and opened
one OF THESE Celebrated Instruments, and offer IL
with confidence as to its fine tone SC
e.. HALL s. Co
We have two good second hand Pianos, which
we VIII sell low for cash. rent at a low price
way HALL & Co