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MORE EyIDENcE OF IT'S sgKPAss.

ING HEALTH RESTORATIVE VIRTUES.
Who ca doubt the efficacy of DR.. Swaynes Com
pound Syrup of Wild Cherry, after reading the
folowing'
Albert A. Ross, of Providence r. ], cured of
Confirmed Consumption, after being given up by
some Of our most eminent physicians
Lloyd Allen, of Buffalo, N. Y, cured of a severe
cough with pain in the side and breast, by the use
of the medicine
John B. jenkins, of Columbus Ohio. cured bv
the of three bottles of Wild Cherry his symp-
toms were dry cough, weakness of bis breast and
splitting of blood.
Robert Glenn, steward of the Alnsbouse near
Frankord, testifies to The efficacy of Swayuc's
Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry, in curing Val.
entine Chapman of one Of the INST aggravate
cases OF diseased lungs which has ever been placed
upon the record, after every other remedy had
rable.
Miss S. Lewis, Of West Pbiladelphs cured Of
bleeding of the lungs, of five years standing. Her
symptoms were splitting blood, attended with
hacking cough, pain IN the side, breast and back,
which finally brought n confirmed consumption
entirely cured by the of DIR. Swayne's Com
pound Syrup of Wild Cherry.
X. JAG kson, ID. D., formerly Pastor of the First
Presbyterian Church. New York, testifies to the eff
hoacy OF DR.. Swayne's Compound Syrup Of Wild
Cherry, and recommends il to the heads of fami.
lies, having witnessed it's effect in more than one
hundred cases in relieving children of every obsi-
mite complaint, such coughing, wheczing cho-
king with pblogm, asthmstic attacks &c.
The Genuine sold at the Drug and Chemical
Store of CHAS. IT. HEINITSH,
High street, fourth door below Middle st.,
July % Portsmouth,, Va.
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above diseases is

DIR. SWAYNE'S COMPOUND SYRUP OF
WILD CHERRY.
Consumptives, or those whose lungs are affected
slightly, should take this Syrup without delay, by
which they may prevent the fixing of that dire dis
ease fully and firmly. How important then, to
avoid 1T. Never live day with cough when this
Syrup can be had, and you nearly certain,
with proper care to avoid destruction by Consump-
ton.
DR.. SwAYNE'S COMPOUND SYRUP OF
WILD CHERRY the first prepar a ton from
that valuable tree which ever introduced to the
public, and ample proof is afforded of its success
by the country being flooded with &c Basams,''
Candies aud" Mixtures of Wild Cherry, not
one of which is prepared by regular phi sician
although they have assumed the names of respecta-
trums." And there is ''Impostor'' who has
come out within few days. with Compound Syr-
up of Wild Cherry, clinging still closer TO tine org
nal name. that persons might be deceived if they
did not bear in mind the name of DR.. SWAYNE
Therefore the public should be on their guard, and
not have worthless mixture palmcd upon them
for the original and genuine preparation, which is
only prepared by DIR. SWAYNE, N. w. Corner of
Eighth and Race streets. Philadelphia
90 The public are requested to remember that it
is DR.. Swayne's Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry,
that has and is repeatedly performing such mirac-
ulous cures of diseases which have baffled the skill
of the Profession, and at defiance the whole cat
aogue of Patent Medicines, which are daily pulled
through the organs of the press Therefore ask for
DIR. Swayne's Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry
and purchase none other.
CHARLES Fl. HETNITSH, gent for Portsmouth
Va, King & Toy, and ID. ID. Murden Norfolk, and
Peyton Johnston, Richmond, Va Dec 22
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DOCKS WORTH HAVING. -The Deacon
ID ship, by Robert Boyte @. Howell, ID. ID. author
Of " Sacramento Communion Pastor Of the Isl
Baptist Church, Nashville, Tenn.-price 81 cents.
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DOCT. BESTUSCHEFFICH CELE
IL BRATED MIXTuRE.-The mnsi On

E.-
and speedy remedy ever discovered for the cure Of
the Secret Diseases.
In Europe this medicine has long enjoyed the
reputation OF curing all these troublesome com
plants subject to man, and in this country no in
stance of its failure has been known wherever
it has been introduced provided the patient strict
ly adhere to the directions given.
possesses however what may be Justly called a
SPECIFIC power in most constitutions, especially
when administered in the early and acute form Of
the disease Ii moderates the inhamatory SWIM
toms in a shorter time, and with more certainty
than the majority of the nauseating nostrums now
offered to the public.
preparation, therefore like the present one and
possessing such medical properties, must when its
virtues are found out, prove the great dosideratun
sought tor and from the general success attending
its use, must command large and extensive cir
culaton. Prepared and sold only by
Dec ~ HENRY BUFF, High street.
SECRET sEs!-BUTLER's COM
~ POUND BALSAMIC MIXTURE, a pleasant
safe, and certain cure for all cases of GONORR-
H0EA AND elects.
In consequence Of the many useless Mixtures
and Pills recommended for these complaints it is
necessary tc publicly announce that this Medicine
is the best known for the immediate removal of
these troublesome and unpleasant diseases. But
ter's Mixture cures where Pills. Drops, Electua-
Tries, Copaiva and Nitre, and Harlem Oil will have
no effect. 1t is therefore recommended as the first
remedy to be tried in all cases. for when One
Bottle generally produces permanent cure. Be care
full of counterfeits. The only true Agents are
Chas. H. Heinitsh, Portsmouth, M. A. Santos, Ro.
rtson & Cornick. Norfolk Dec 80
VOLUNTEERS FOR oREGON.-ArrrN.
TON RHEUMATIC BATTALION I'm authorization
OF a War with England, the individuals composing
the hhematic Battalion each and every one no,
tilted and warned to appear EARNED as shall here
after be directed,) before Orderly Surgeon M A.
SANTOS, at his Drug Store on Main street Nor
folk, and CHAS- HEiNITSH, Assistant Orderly
Surgeon, Portsmouth, and purchase a bottle of
HEW'S LlNIMENT AND ELIXIR,
which Is warranted to all the old cases of
Chronic or Infiamatory Rheumatism that have re-
manned incurred up to the present time. This with
out delay, SO that they may be in readiness to
march, if called upon
To the Universal Rheumatic Battalion,
Given this day at Head Quarters, by
C0MSTOCK & CO.,
Commanders General.
The above article is sold at wholesale py Com
stock Co., 81 Courtland street, New York, by M
A. Santos, Norfolk, and CHAS. H. HEINITSH,
Agent, Portsmouth,. Nav %
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DRUGS, MEDICINES.
DRUGS, MEDICINES, Sc
DRUGS, MEDICINES, DYE
STUFFS. PAINTS, SC.
L. G.. SCHOOLFIELD & co.
HIGH STREET,

HAVE on hand atthcir New Store
general and wcll-selccted assortment of
Drugs, Msdieines. Dye Stuff. Paints,
Wsndoto Glass, Garden Seeds, Giass-
Ware. and FANCY Coops. With !, cbo;ro
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Pain in the Side and Breast, Palpitation of
the Heart, Influenza, Group Broken
Consumption, Sore Throat, Ner-
vous Debility, and all Diseas-
es of the Throat, Breast
and Lungs; the most
effectual cure for
the above dis
is
DIR. SWAYNE'S
COMPOUND SYRUP OF WILD CHERRY.
Another Wonderful cure Of Consumption.
DIR. S,cayne's Compound Syrup
Of Wild Cherry.
01.TRIUMPHANT SUCCESS.~0
HURES, permanent cures daily performed
c0MPoUNO SYRUP DE WILD CHERRY. This
medicine has in many thousand instances brought
health and returning vigor to the weak and Ian
guild frame. In curing Consumption, Coughs,
Colds Asthma, Splitting Blood Tickling Rising
in the Throat, Liver Complaint, Weak Nerves, 81 !,
it has equal As Family Medicine no can
measure It's value.
AN IMPORTANT LErTER.-Rcad the following let
ter from MIR. VIM. Shaw, a respectable Druggist
in Wilmington, N. Ca gentleman of unbounded
vcracity, in whose word the most implicit conf
dence may be placed, another proof of the superb
GRITTY of DIR. Swayne's Compound Syrup of Wild
Cherry.
Dr. Swayne-Dear Sir-You will please send me
twelve dozen or more, as you see fit of your Syrup
of Wild Cherry. From sales of to-day have but
half dozen on hand the sales rapidly increas
ing, and will, have no doubt, continue to do so.
An acquaintance of mine called few days ago to
say he would give me certificate of its good eff
fccts. He is from the country and minister in
the Methodist Church. Shortly aft, obtaining the
agency, prevailed upon him to try bottle, though
doubted whether any benefit could be derived, for
he, as we'll myself. thought his
hrmed Consumption. In fact, every symptom was
indicative. Shortly after, lie wrote me to send him
four, or five bottles more. He came to town last
week. will quote his own language. 4" Sir"
said he, SCI am new man, and consider it a du-
ty owe to the public to tell what DR.. Swayne's
Compound Syrup of Wild Cherr has done for me. .
will publish his certificate, and as he il generally
known all over our section, expect good results
from il.
With every feeling of respect, yours truly,
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IL OF WILD CHERRY.
CONSUMPTION,
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Liver Com.
plant, Splitting Blood, difficulty of Breathing,
Pain in the Side and Breast, Palpitaton of the
Heart, Influenza, Group, Broken Constitu-
ton, Sore Throat, Nervous Debility, and
all Diseases OF the Throat, Breast and
Lungs; the most efiectual and speedy
cure ever known for any of the
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NEWS! NEWS!!--W We have Just received
IN another assortment of those beautiful FIRE
SCREENS. Call and make your selection
as they selling rapidly. Remember we are
selling the same Screens which usually sell at rs
cents for so cents only.
May % w. III. II. HODGES & CO.
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SPICES! SPIC ES!!-The subscriber has Just
~ received lot of FRESH SPICES, such as
waco White Mustard Seed
oinger F" white Black DO do
aiispice Long Pepper
Gloves Black do
cinnamon Garlic, &C., &C.,
suitable for Picking, to which he invites the alton
uon OF inc public generally. II. BUFF,
aug 10 Corner of High and MIDI =,
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STAUNTON PROC EEDINGs
PUBLIC MEETING.


At an adjourned meeting of the citizens of the
town OF Siaunton, held az the Court House, on
Tuesday, the 9Th day of December, 1885,
The president called the meeting to order. The
Committee appointed to wait ON the Common
Couacll, offered the following correspondence and
report.
JEFFERsos KINNEY, Mayor Of the IO,cn Of
Staunt0n:
SIR-We have been appointed Committee on
the part OF a public meeting of the citizens of
Staunton, to wait upon the Common Council of
Staunon, to ask its aid in behalf OF the Volunteer
Company raised in our County TO form part of the
Regiment required Of Virginia to prosecute the ex-
listing war against Mexico
II is conceived important that a meeting of the
COnimoh Council should be held tonight, that the
Committee may be able to report to the meeting o.
citizens to be held Tomorrow at IL o'clock the aid
that they can obtain from the Corporation. towards
the support Of this corps whilst it is quar,ered in
our town.
Very Respectfully, Yours, &c.
G.. KINNEY,
j. u. IMBODEN,
JNO.I. PEYTON, Committee
tn. BUTLER,
ii. J. CRAWFORD,
J. KINNEY, Esq.
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WiStar'S BalSam of Wild Cherry.
THE GREAT REMEDY FOR coNsUmprIo,

WIS is chemical extract of Wild Cherry and Tar
Il Every body knows that Wild Cherry possesses i'm
portan' medical properties; and Tar Water has ALWAYS
been administered IN Consumption and Lung affections
generally, by our oldest and safest ply sicIans.
various remedies, is true, have been offered and
pu'd INTO notice for the Of diseases of lungs
and some have been found doubt very useful but of
all that have yet been discovered, it is admitted bv
physicians and all no have witnessed its effects that
none has proved successful Is this. For Asthma.
Shortncss OF Breath and similar affections, it may be
pronounced positive cure. 1t has cured Asthma in
many cases OF ten and twenty years standing after ply
scians had declared the beyond the reach of med
icinc.
This Basam is made from materials which Nature
has placed IN all northern latudcs an andotc for
diseases caused by cold climates
Nature is but the for an effect
Whose cause is God.'
Let us not neglect her plainest dictates
Co Remember. we positively, in no case, palm Of
unreal cures as produced by this aluable remedy
be sure to get"Dr w isars Basam Of Wild Cherry -
BE careful and get the genuine DR.. WISTAR'S
BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY None genuine I'm.
less signed by I. BUTTS. Address all orderst to ETH
w. FOWLE, Boston Mass
Stanton.
December g. 1916.
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NEW SUPPLY.

THE subscriber has lust received n sunn,,, .,
STATIONARY eud FANCY ARTICI ES
which VIII be sol,; on the most reasonable terms.
such as
Letter Paper, FooIscaP do; Quilts; Steel Pens Red.
Black and Blue Ink; Ink Stands Motto Seals and
waters Visiting Cards and Card Cases; Drawing
PAPER and Bristol Boards; Pen Knives and Silver
Pencils. VI
r, hlSo' cologne Fancy Soaps; Glenn's Shaving
Compound; Guerlain's do; Razor and Razor Stronss.
Shaving Brushes; Tooth Brushes; Hair Brushes
and Combs; Fancy Boxes, Sc.
T.. BERKELEY.
December H. 1886
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iASlHlga ANSo

TAKEN up in Augusta county, on the 4th Dec.
1916, by Jacob Showalter, jr., two Steers-one
OF pale red COLOR white at the root of the tail and
under the belly, and some white on each hind leg,
crop and slit in right ear and half crop off left ear
three years old, and appraised to eleven dollars |;
the other steer is of red and white COLOR slit in each
ear, four years old and appraised to eighteen dollars
believed to have been lost from drove.
Also, In the same county, was taken up on the
llth of same month, by Washington M. Dudley,
Cow Of light brndle color, white face, some
white on her belly and back, crop off the left ear
and half crop off the right, horns bored and ends cut
off, eleven years old, and appraised to ten dollars
and fifty cents.
Extract from Record
JEFFERSON KINNEY, Clerk.
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An interesting ceremony took place in tho Pres
byterian Church ON Monday evening last, in con
neXon with meeting to promote the Bible cause
of which our space allows us to take but brief no
tice copy of the Sacred Scriptures was present
ed to each of the members of the Augusta Volun
teers for the Mexican war, on behalf of the Ladies
of Stanton. Addresses were made by the Rev
Mr.. CAsTLLMAN, Rev. b. M. SMITH, and Rev
Mr. PoIsEL, Agent of the Virginia Bible Society
and response to the presentation by the command
er of the company
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VIRGINIA LEGISLATJJRF..

VIM. o. Goode, has been elected Speaker of the
House of Delegates, G. w. Munford, Clerk, Col.
Daniel Ward, Sergeant Arms, and r. Bradley
and VIM Chambers, Doorkeepers. E. P. Scott
has been elected Speaker of the Senate
The Legislature has generously placed $4,000
at the disposal Of the Governor for the equipment
and support of the Virginia Volunteers, until mus
tered into the service of the United States.
The House refused to take up resolution on the
subject of the call of Convention to amend the
Constitution by a vote of 55 to ~.
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Fop THE SPECTATOR.
THE "ABORIGINES.v

Mr.. EDIroR,- A few DAYS since. Jacob Sbarer
OF this Vicinity whilst hunting in the North Noun
tain some Sin eight miles north of this, encoun-
tered, most unexpectedly to himself, a Panther,
which at the second shot, he killed.-It measured
feet inches from the nose to the end of the tail
and is believed to have been an old one-a female
Another, male, was caught few weeks since
Just across the North Mountain, on the Pendeton
side, by Philip Warner, and said to be very LARGE
one. 1t Is something very unusual for two of these
Ddrnsints, to be found in cur quiet mountains
They have hardly been driven from the mountains
OF New York or Pennsy vania, by the late Storm
Mt. SoLON Dec T. IS46
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Capt. Brooke offered the following resolutions
which were unanimously adopted
Resolved, That the Corps OF Volunteers which
has been enrolled and organized under the com
mand of Capt KENYON HARPER. for the Mexican
War, composed chiefly OF the citizens of this town
and of the county of Augusta, are entitled TO the
cordial appreciation and encouragement of this meet
ing, tor the praseworthy and honorable sacrifice
which they offer in the of their country-that
In testimony OF this sentiment, liberal provision
Should be made at the public expense for furnish
ing THEM with such equipments as will be essential
to their comfort and efficiency in the arduous I'M
dertak1ng In which they have embarked; and that
IN furtherance of this object the citizens of this
munity should, by subscriptions raise the sum of
Twelve HUNDRED DOLLARS, for the purpose of
supplying each member of the Company with sucb
clothing OF The best and most substantial quality.
exclusive OF the uniform as has been recommended
by the Adjuiant General of this State in his Gene
raj Order of the Sd inst and to this end. that the
Committee which has been directed to procure this
subscription, pay over the amount or any portion of
IL, when collected to such officer or other person
receive it,
Resolved, That Committee of no
appointed, whose duty il shall be, on behalf OF the
cltlzens OF this community TO correspond with the
captain and Officers Of this Company durinp the
whole period OF their service in relation TO lis con-
u'''oo ana wants to call public meetings in regard
thereto and to provide by subscription, such funds
as from time to time, the exigeucics and casualties
OF war, may appear 10 demand at our hands
The Chairman filled the blank in the 2nd rcso-
luton above with the names Of r. S. Brooke JAS
Points, n; G. Kinney, Jno ID. Imboden and Jno.
b. Baldwin.
On motion A. IL IT. Stuart was added to and
made Chairman of the Committee
John IT, Peyton offered the following resolutions
Ifh yprp uaep o.l,.,
Resolved, That Benjamin f. Graham and Thos.
McCorkle for GreenviIe John Randolph and
Elijah Hogshead for Middlebrook, Col Franklin
McCue and Samuel y. Brown for Fishersvile. w
w. King and George Baylor for Waynesboro. j.
M. Stout and DR.. Roberts for New Hope. Dr.
Norman and John Crawford for Mt Sidney. B.
Irwin, j. G. Fulton and Col. Rankin for Mt Scion.
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Jacob Crst and Robert Snapp for Spring Hill. j.
Addison Cochran and Capt. Bear for Churchville
Hugh Guthrie and John Churchman for Barter
brook, Joseph Smith and William A. Abney for
Smiths Mill, William Guy and Capt. Montgome-
~ for Deerfcld, j. &. Shipman and Joseph n.
Woodward for Craigsville, u. w. Patteson and
JAS. Bell for Lewis's Creek, Albert CARRIER and p.
y. Palmer for the Valley Mills, Col. A. II. Givens
and Michael Whitmore for Mt. Meridian, and such
other gentlemen as they may deem it expedent to
call to their assistance, be and are hereby appointed
committee for the county of Augusta TO act in uni
son with the town committee, whose duty it shall
be to call upon the citizens OF their respective
nelghborhoods, and request them TO subscribe for
the purpose OF raising the specified in the first
Resolution, passed ut this meeting to be expended
as they Indicate, and that they he earnestly request
ed TO report to an adjourned meeting, to be held at
the Court house in Staunton, on tuesday the 18th
day of December, 1916.
The Committee appointed to procure quarters for
the Volunteers, reported that they had made ar
engagements with Il. Il. Geiger ESD, to board and
lodge them while they remain in Staunton, at 81 J
cents per day each.
| Resolved, That copy the Resolutions adopt
ed at this meeting be communicated to Capt Har-
per. and that they be published in an extra number
OF one of the town papers and circulated forthwith
among the people.
| On motion OF John ID. Imboden,
Resolved, That the citizens now assembled do
most heartily approve the noble and patriotic action
oil the Common Council of S,aunton in so promptly
responding to our appeal, by the allowance of FIVE
HUNDRED dollars for the support of the Volunteers
while in our town.
On motion of j. L. Peyton,
Resolved. That when this meeting adjourns il
do adjourn to meet on Tuesday the 18th instant at
the Court House at IL M.
| On motion the meeting adjourned.
ALIEN. III. II. STUART, Prest.
JOHN ID. iMBoDEN Secretary
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CONGRESS.

movement has been made to increase the pay
OF non-commissioned officers and privates both of
the regular and volunteer force serving in Mexico,
and to grant to each quarter section 60 acres) of
land.
A spirited debate has taken place in the House
OF Representatives resolution of Mr.. Davis, of
KY, callipg upon the President for information as
to the instructions given TO our military and naval
commanders in Mexico