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HAIR BRUSHES;

COMBS.-S. PARKER has just returned
from New York with the best and largest asst IT.
ment of fine Fancy Goods ever opened in Wash
ington. Among which are the latest styles Of
Shell and Buffalo Tuck Combs, Dressing d.
And beautiful assortment Of fne-teeth Combs
Hair Brushes, Nail and Tooth do.
A great variety Of the latest styles OF Fans
Reticules, &c. -
In Perfumeries we have most varied assort-
ment Of odors for the Handkerchief
Colegnes, Lavender, Bay Rum, &c
Oils, Pomatums, Noel De Beaut for beautlty'
ing and promoting the growth of the hair.
Washes for the hair, hair dyes, &c.
S. PARKER,
Fancy and Perfumery Store,
Pennsylvania avenue between 9th and 10th streets.
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From Dr. Mott, President and Professor Of Surgery
in the University, .Ne,o York.
New YoRK, Nov. %, l842.
| have been familiar with the reputation Of J..
Smith Dodge as practical Dentist for many
wears. In the opinion of my friends who have ex-
perenced the benefit of his skill, can place full
confidence. | can therefore most cheertully re-
commend him to those who seek rehei from the
maladies Of their teeth.
VALENTINE MOTT, M. d.
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A New MAGAziNE.-"T The Temple of Ho.
nor" is the title of a new monthly magazine,
published in the city of Baltimore, and devoted
TO the cause of the Sons Of Temperance.
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nAGUERREOTYPE APPARATUS.--A first
J rate Daguereotype Apparatus for private sale
on moderate terms, by b. HOMANS,
Auction and Commission Merchant,
pennsylyana avenue between 10th & 1lth streets
april 28-n
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JOHN w. DAVIS, of Indiana.
WASHINGTON Cry. ID. C..

February 20, lS43
Having enjoyed the professional services Of DIR.
]. Smith Dodge, | most cordially recommend him
to my friends and the public as most accomplished
operator in Dental Surgery, and every way entitled
to their personal and professional confidence
HORACE STRINGFELLOW,
Rector Trinity Church.
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ODp FELLows' CELEBRArIoN.-The mem
bers Of the two Lodges of the |. o. o. +. in
Petersburg, Va, intend to have joint cele-
bration of their anniversaries on the Nth May.
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News FOR PoRT WINE DRINKERs.-The
total shipments Of Port wines from Oporto,
during the past year, as appears by the Gus
tom House returns, just received, amounted
10 30,7S9 pipes of which were exported TO
Great Britain, Jersey, and Guernsey, 81 ,S72
pipes; to Brazil, 3, ,465; to the United States,
2,67I to Hamburg, 765; to France, TO-; to
other ports, 1896 pipes.
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CORR ESPONDENCE

'Eow glorious is this invention of writing, where
by we easily communicate TO our absent friends
whatever may afford them pleasure or Improvement,
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CORNER FOR THE CURIOUS.

The laudable curiosity Of young persons should b,
indulged and gratfcd, rather than discouraged
WattS.
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From the Hon. John w. Davis, Speaker Of The
House of Representatives,

Washington, ID, o., Dec 23, lS45.
| take pleasure in stating that DR.. l.. Parmele of
this city has executed for me excellent piece of
work in the line Of his profession, one which sew
era other Dentists of high repute declined to under
take being impracticable, but by the skill of
DR.. p, it has been done, not only in good profess
sonal style but is highly sevceable and satisfac-
tory.
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A few days ago, two Irishmen, near Chica-
go, drank quantity of whiskey on a wager.
The result was, one died on the spot, and the
other is not expected to survive.
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Ex-Gov. Boggs, of Missouri, will head one
of the emigrating companies for Oregon, which
will leave ST. Joseph in a few weeks.
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CoNFIRMATIoN.-On Sunday morning last,
in st. Paul's Church, in Alexandra, d. c.
Bishop Meade administered the rite of confir-
nation to fourteen persons.
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Keep Clean.

yuyHE largest assortment Of the best BRUSHES
constantly kept on hand at my Hardware and
Variety Store, Pennsylvania avenue, near 9th street,
,,ho,..o,e and retail. GEO. SAVAGE.
anr;l 22-tf MAT. Intelligencer st.
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Pine Oil.

VNHE subscriber has just received a supply OF
u FRESH PINE OIL, and having made ar
rangements with the manufacturer to have regular
and fresh supply, he will be enabled to sell at all
times good article. CHARLES SIoII,
Corner of 7th street and Pennsylvania avenue.
april l6-2w
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X. FINLEY HUNT,
RESIDENT DEN T Is T.

WASHINGTON CRY,
Pennsylvania AUenue, bet,Ceen 9Th y loth streets
april 26-tf.
GLASS TUMBLERS.-4O dozen fiuted, just re-
VI ceiVed. For sale by B. HOMANS,
april II. Between 10th and lth streets,
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
February 25, l8i5
take great pleasure in bearing testimony to the
superior skill of DR.. l.. Parmele, from a know
ledge of his operations in his profession of i'm
portant character performed by him, as well as to
his worth as a citizen; and having been long and
intimately acquainted with him, now cheerfully
recommend him to all who require his aid
.M Il. PRATT.
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Geo. Newcom, the first man who lived at
Dayton, Ohio, in l776, is still a citizen of that
fourishing place.
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Mr.. Slidell has declined public dinner, of
offered him by his friends in New Orleans.
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Professor Maffit preached on Sunday even
ing in Rochester, N. Y, 10 a congregation of
some 5000 perNons.
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Morse's Electro Magnetic Telegraph is to
be extended TO Portland, Me.
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availing myself, ,of his professional services attest
the correctness of my opinion.
ISAAC |. TIBBALS.
In addition to the above testimonials are those
of-Rev r. j. Sawyer, Minister of the Orchard
street Church; Rev, John M. Macauley; Rev.
VIM. s. Balch, Pastor of Bleecker street Church
Thomas Hertell, Esq.i James r. Whiting, Esq,
District Attorney for the city and county of New
York; William Fl. Leggitt, ESQ.,. James Hall,
Esq; A. Sidney Doane, Am. Md, Health officer
of the port of New York; George Herrott M. d.;
Rev. William McLan, Washington, ID. c.; Lieut.
w. II. Benham, U. S. Army, &c. &c.
april 9-tf
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COMMON DRUNKARps.--"'Ti IT'S pity, and pity
It's 'lis true" so many fair young flowers
should blighted be and turn quite blue, by
rum's all-cursed powers. Whence came they2
thus TO share the doom of sorrow and sin all
heart-broken by the cold worlds care, they
seek their senses in to drown by what they
will best destroy all mem'ry of the past, and
wind around their once warm hearts, deaths
IRON cords at last! Oh. shame, where is thy
blush Where, virtues boast and high moral
worth! when men beneath their feet will crush
the falrest flowers of earth !-Bost. SIM
From NAuvoo-THE MoRMoNs.-The troops
under Maj. Warren are to be disbanded i'm
mediately, pursuant to orders from Governor
Ford. The Hancock Qll.) Eagle regards this
as implying that the Governor will refuse to
protect the Mormons against their enemies.
The threats which have been recently made
by the Anti Mormons, and this new move
ment Of Gov. Ford, may have the effect of pro-
ducing a fierce conflict in Hancock county.
The Governor is bound to maintain the su-
premacy of the law, and the Eagle calls on
him to discharge his duty boldly, as in no
other way can the threatened civil war DO
averted.
FIRE.-Last evening, between s and 9 o'c'k,
during the heavy gust which passed over the
city, the extensive planning and saw mill and
packing box factory of Mr.. Isaac Brown, on
n r/,f nd
avenue, was discovered TO be on fire. The
flames Immediately communicated to the ice
house of Messrs. McKim and Robinson, ad-
joining, and both establishments, with their
contents, were entirely destroyed.-Bah. Sms.
The CRops.-The Frederick (Md.) Exami-
ner of Wednesday says "Ifnothing unforeseen
should transpire, we have every appearance
of full crop of wheat Since the rain fell on
Sunday last, they have put on a beautiful cheer
ing appearance; our county, in fact, promises
an abundant wheat harvest. The crops Of oats
and grass do not bid so fair, but seasonable
rains will nvigorate, and may yet cause them
to yield WELL"
The Gettysburg Sentinel of Monday last,
says:
"On Thursday last, MIR. John Emlett, of
Conawago township, put an end to his ex
istence by hanging himself. His mind has
| been somewhat disordered for some time. He
was above sixty years of age, and had large
family.
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Warranted genuine. and of
~ beet quality. For sale by b. HOMANS,
.pril 10 Between 10Th and llth streets
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There are about 600 idiots in the State of
Massachusetts,
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DARIS MILLINERY, Just opened at Mrs.
5. Parker's Fancy Stors. April l.
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From The Hon. Noah A. Phelps, late Secretary 9TH
Stote of Connecticut.

FROM utt fIOn' oNoWh si ioIoj "tt ottiet"y " uc
State Of Connecticut.
MpDLETowN, CoNNECTICUT,
September 27, l845.
DIR. l.. Parmce resided some time in ihis city,
following the practice of Dentistry. He is a
worthy citizen, and sustains a high reputation in
the line of his profession. From my knowledge
Of the man, his standing in society, and profession
al skill, | take much pleasure in recommending
him to the favor and patronage of the public. ,
NOAH A. PHELPS.
From, the Hon Robert Dale Queen, NJ. c. from the
State of Indiana.
"WAsHINGToN Cry, Dec. %, lS45.
Having on various occasions avaied myself Of
the professional services of DIR. l.. Parmele to my
entire satisfaction, | take pleasure in adding my
testimony both as to his skill as Dentist and his
kind urbanty as man.
ROBERT DALE OWEN
Al TI-.. " ~. n Cy.yn
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A public dinner is TO be given to Mr. Sldell
at New Orleans.
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From the Hor. Il. Pratt, late NJ G. from the State
.Neic York
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-05
SEVERAL SMALL FARMS
FOR SALE.

'l\11E subscriber has near two thousand acres OF
- Land In the tract which he resides and is
deslrous OF selling about one-half of this quantity
to be laid off into three four Farms
This Land lies on the South River and Back
Greek, commencing about three and half miles
above Waynesborough and extending up the river
and creek.
1t is not considered necessary to enter into mi
mute description of the Land it is presumed tha,
any one wishing TO purchase will examine for him
seiE-But 1t may not be improper to say that the
SOL is good, and the timber mixture of pine and
oak and hickory.
Upon one or two Of the Farms there will be toler
ably comfortable Improvements, and one of them
adjoining the lands of E. Kindig and j. Killian,
and Is bounded by the South river for quarter Of
mile
The terms will be accommodating, and if the
purchase money is amply secured, indulgence will
be extended at the pleasure of the purchaser, upon
the punctual payment of the interest annually.
q. Is. STUART
October g. 1S46-tf
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REM OV AL.
E, DOOLEY.

I ATE proprietor of the Emporium of Fashion,
begs leave, most respectfully, to inform his
friends and the public generally that he has remov-
ed to the corner formerly occupied by Messrs. C.
L. Cochran s Co., opposite Messrs. Isaac PaulSS Co.,
where he solicits share of public patronage To
his old customers he returns his thanks for past
iavos and to the public at large he begs leave to
say, that if they wish their work done in the best
STYLE their garments TO fit and WELL to call on
him; and if it is not true, leave the work on his
hands. lie will take all kinds OF country produce
In payment and will work as cheap, if not little
cheaper, than the cheapest Tailor in Staunton.
desires all who have work to do, to call on him. and
see his work and his prices before giving it out
tie has Just received the LATEST FASHIONS,
and he will continue TO do so regularly, as fast as
they are issued.-And he further begs leave to saw
that he will make at any time full suit of Clothes
when required, in twenty four hours
Staunton, October 6, lS46-6m
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NEW AND INTERESTING
B COX S

~ APOLEON and his Marshals, by j. r. Head
~ ley; Recollections of Mexico, by Waddy
Thompson; The Pilgrim in the Shadow of the
Jungrau, by Geo. b. Cheever, d. D.; The Wan
denngs OF Pilgrim under the Shadow of Mont
Blanc, by Geo. b: Cheever, ID. D.. The Alps and
the Rhine, by j. L. Headley Harper's New Mis-
cellany; Sketches of Modern Literature and Emf
n nc Literary Men, by Geo. Gil6llan; Tupper's
Poems; IyPee, Residence in the Marquesas, by
Herman Melville; D'Adbigne's History of the
Reformation in vols, also the 18th VOL separate !;
Colton's Life and Times of Clay Western Clear,
ngs, by Mrs: Kirkland; The American House
Carpenter, by r. G. Hatfield.
ALMANACS FOR IS47.
Dutch English Almanacs Dutch Almanacs. Co
mic Almanacs w
INK
A large quantity superior black, blue and red
Ink. "N i'u
WORSTEDS.
flne assortment of Zephyr Worsteds
Just received and for sale by
:. ROBT. COWAN.
Stanton, Sept. "a, 1916.
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PLUNGE
.SNSsO1aHt DsGSMerrl03I GaLle1u
PHOTOGRAPHERS FURNISHING
DEPOTS.

A WARDFD the Gold and Silver Medals Four
q n First Premiums, and Two Highest Honors at the
nalionai, the Massachusetts, the New York, the
yNania Exhibitions respectively, for the most
ever exhibited. "'"
Portraits taken in exquisite style, without regard to
Instructions given in the art.
large assortment of Apparatus and Stock always on
hand, at the lowest cash prices.
New York, 25l Broadway; PHILADELPHIA, 1876 Chest
nut ST. Boston, rs Court and IS Hanover SITS Bal.
timore' 2o5 baltimore ST Washington, Pennsy lvania
avenue; Petersburg, Va, Mechanics Hall Cincinnati
Fourth and alnut, and Ito Main ST. Saratoga Springs
broadway; Paris, l27 Vieillc Rue du Temple; Liver
pool, 80 Church St. June Ia ISa6
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-05
SELLERS LIVER PILLS
Was Miy DOCtOr.,

I>HE Original, only True and Genuine Liver
Pills, are offered TO those suffering from Liver
complaint, upon the terms OF NO CURE No paw
Read the following letter.
BUTLER, Pa, Sept. IS, 1916.
MIR. r. E. SELLERS:
Dear Sir:-l feel that il is duty owe to the public
as well as to the credit of your Liver Pills. to state the
GOOD ehects produced by their in my own case.
DurinS the month oil June, 1915, took very unwell
my appetite failed and my strength was entirely pros
trated, win severe pain in my side and shoulders
was told by medical men that my disease was severe
MLANEs' PILLS and some Syrups. which was told
were good for that disease hut after all was getting
worse finally concluded place my elf under the
care OF Physician for better or worse Rnt fornna,.
~, just at that time, was told by the Rev l. Nibock
OF this place, that friend had sent him box of Sell
LERS' LIVER PILLS, from Pittsburgh, which had
oehenttGd nm very much forthwith sent for box
oil your Liver Pills, and by the time it was done was
satished That IT was just the medicine that suited NV
case sent Tor more, and took five or six boxes md
iound my sell almost entirely cured Bat in March
itst caught severe cold, which bought back the
disease, and In short time was as bad as ever
again had resource to your Liver Pills and took them
every other night for weeks, and occasionally since
and can now say that feel little if any svmptoms
OF the Liver Complaint, and my general he ahh is as
good now as il has been for the last ten years nv
ne. nesh6o a ask me who was my Doctor? / tell them
and by the blessing of Divine Providence the OF
curing me- am confident as the public becomes ac
duaned with the value Of your Pills the demand for
have VIII ma Of my neghbors, to whom
uc, as well as to the facts above stated.
GEoRGE MILLER.
LIZ AS there are other pills "scalled" Liver
fllls, persons who want the GENUINE article
should ask for and take other than those Pre-
pared and sold by X. f. Sellers, 81 Wood st.
" Sold by %. BERKELEY, Staunton, Va.
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4 y II u ~ II : O ~ 8

H'HE Courts of Enquiry for the l6Oh Regiment,
Tor the present, will be held on the following
Gays, Wz:-For the LIST Battalion, at Christian
BaIe's, Thursday the 12th--for the 2nd Battalion,
at Capt. Hotties, in Mt. Scion, on the 13th-for
the Regiment at MIR. Hemrlck's s, near Spring Hill,
on Saturday the 18th of November
ARMSTRONG RANKIN, Col.
vr,1,r Tooth Reg't.
I'HE Courts of Enquiry for the 93d Regiment
Isl Battalion Court on the 9Th November next
at b. F. GTalams 2ud Battalion Court on the
9th November next at John Shannon's; Regimen
tai Court on the 9TH November next in Middle
brook. JAMES NJ. LILLEY,
~ Col, 93d Regiment, vM.
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SANDS SARSAPARILLA,
FOR THE REMOVAL AND PERMANENT
CURE OF ALL DISEASES ARISING
FROM AN IMPURE STATE OF
IHE BLOOD OR HABIT OF

FOR THE REMOVAL AND PERMANENT
CURE OF ALL DISEASES ARISING
FROM AN IMPURE STATE OF
THE BLOOD OR HABIT OF
THE SYSTEM, VIZ:
Scrofula. or Kings Ell, Rheumatism, Obstinate
Cutaneous Eruptions, Pimpies, or P,.stules on
the tace, BtQtches, .Biles. Chroaic soreepes Riae
Worm or letter, .Scald Head, Enlargement and
pam Of The bones and joints, Stubborn Ulcers.
Syphihtic Symptoms, Sciatica, or Lai,nbago
and diseases arising from an injudicious use of
.Hercmy, .4scues, or Dropsy, Exposure or I'M
prudence an Life; .4lso, Chronic Constitution
al Disorders, Sc.
this preparation strongly concentrated all the
Il Medical properties of Sarsaparilla conbiped with
Inc most efecual aids, the most sauta predictions
the most potent simpcs of the vegetable kingdom and
s unprecedented success in the health of
tnosc who had long pinned under tn. most distressing
chronic maades has given an exalted Character fur
nisbiag as does evidence Of its own intrinsic value
and recommending it TO the afflicted terms the atlict
Cd only can know IT has long been a most important
desiosra'am IN the practice of medicine to obtain a
remedy similar to thisonc that would act on the liver
stomach and bowels with all the precision and potency
Of mineral preparations, yet without any their dele
ferrous effects upon the vital powers of the system
FOR inrther particulars and conclusive evidence of its
superior value and efficacy, pamphlets which NAV
Dc obtained oil Agents gratis.
Prepared and sold by A b. s. D. SANDS, Druggists,
loO Fulton ST., corner of William, New York.
Sold also by DIR. f. BERKELEY Stanton Va and
by Druggists generally throughout the United States
Price s per bottle. Six bottles for So
Wt- The public are respectfully requested TO remem-
Der mat IT Sands Sarsaparla that has been and is
constantly achieving such remarkable of the most
difficult class of diseases which the human frame
other. ' ~ 'N
October 90, 1916
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POSTPONEMENT

The subscriber, finding that he will not be pre-
pared for the sale above proposed by the time men
TONED IN the foregoing advertisement, and with
vie" OF giving more general notice, will postpone
1t until Thursday the 3rd day of December next,
when 1t will positively take place. if the day be "a
vofabie, and If not, the next fair or suitable day
thereafter. JOS f. MONTGOMERY
November s. 1876
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-05
LAMPS, GIROND0LES,


ING ARTICLES IN GENERAL.
DERSONS purchasing articles in the above line can
call on the subscriber with every assurance of get
ting the worth OF their money, and misreprcsenta-
ton His stock of goods fresh, and continually re-
Plcnishing from the latest mportaons-consstine in
part OF Plated, Block Tin, and Japanned Wares; Ta.
pie cutlery; Tea Trays and Walters Wooden and
Iron Ware; Baskets; Brass and Wooden Clocks !;
Looking and Toilet Glasses; Oil Cloths, Door Mats
&c &c: Having had eight years experience in the
lamp Bus,ness, his assortment cannot be surpassed
being selected from the best manufactures i'm the conn
try, for parlors churches Stores Offices and kitchens
and for burning Lard, Camphne. Pine, and common
Oil; Also Flnid or Gas Lamps, wholesale and retail
at reduced prices.
Wholesale orders for Camphine, Pine OIL and Fluid
promptly attended to at the lowest market prices and
Of the first quality.
-, Also, splendid assortment of Painted Window
Shades
He has secured the general agency of SIMM'S CE-
LIBERATED MATCHES, entirely free from !Sulntuy
or any other unpleasant smell. This is worthy the at
tenton of every man, woman and child avcrse to being
ehoked with sulphur every time they light match
wholesale orders promptly met at the lowest factory
prices. j. S. TOUGH,
Baltimore street Bridge, Baltimore, Md.
., GS- Look for the sign Of the Large Lamp, North
East corner.
September TO- 1S46.-3m ,
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c UTION

As the All Healing Ointment has been greatly conn.
tertcited we have given this Caution to the public
that mo Ointment will be genuine unless the names of
James McAlstcr' or James McAiistcr & Co. are
wRiTrEN with a PEN upon EVERY label.''
NOW we hereby offer reward of 8 500 TO be paid
9n oohvcuon M any OF the constituted Of tho
and Ointment. For sale BY
June %, 1876. A. ID. WREN Stasnton
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NASH g W00IDIs10JJSlso
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA,
AND
e. p. NASH
e. p. NASH
PETERSBURG. VIRGINIA

PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA,
tONTlNUE their establishments in the above
named places, upon very LARGE and extern
sIvE scale.
They keep on hand at their two stores. from
t'oenty to forty Piano Fortes varying in price and
in,sil, rom the planest and cheapest up to the
richest and most costly; all of which are Offered
upon tr,a, subject to be returned if not good. and
upon terms not only favorable as at other esab-
lshmenis In Richmond and Petersburg, but also as
low as they can be had in any of the Northern
markets. "
They have been selling these instruments for the
last ten years, and whilst upwards of .fue hundred
nave we, oeen soId' not one has proven bad.
tlonery, &C., has been purchased upon very advan-
tageous terms, and all that is asked is Fair T;oJ
Richmond, Oct / , 1876.