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LAT,EI NEVL&!!

UST receive Il the mrw !:j,k Siorc. Water
Fl Street, a lares and general assortment I'll
foods, comprising as complete a stock =.
auy "ua., in the country, Of a,lt!," articles
usually wanted By TIE people Of the coun-
ny.
The MrG-@ing business has been so
completely orcrtonc, that VIC shall not oi.er
any ofthat article; but this much We will say,
that our stock is Warr1Htet 10 be less than
!52O,CDA,
and we respectfully ask a cal! from pur-
ri:srrs. WHO will examine and judge for
+ ems, Ives.
We continue to purchase Ill kinks Of
.~rnluca nnr c.>n az mrr,t a;tiiyr, and We ni'v
state II f.ct. when v" " 4: enc g OR re-
cat Shipment, o. I i"ccr1 rorgI' Tie u:"ur .
rKI,r 81 anv >o!i tins season "N''lt cI.r lil'l.
Ni.y 81. l~iI. L.. y. EEhri3.
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Ate n

A Ii those indebtedto the late firm Of WISE
and TINKER, by note or account, are re-
spertfnIly solicited to come forward and settle
the same with the undersigned Immediately, as
longer Indulgence cannot be given.
WM. W. WISE.
Louisiana, July 18th, 2S47.
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The new, clrcan, light
draught, AMI fast ruua:m"
passenger steamer Lucy
EI.RTRANI. Chds. Dean,
Master, will run rt"ular-
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MORNING OF LIFE.

Dow Jr.. describes life at twenty, i'll the
following unique manner:
"Friends, at twenty we are rs Wild as
patridges. There's no such thing as tam
ing US; we ride that fierce fiery, and head
strong animal Passion, over fences, bitches.
hedges on to the devil-leap the iive-bar-
red gate of reason without touching the
curb of discretion, or pulling harder than
a tit-mouse upon the strong rein of Judge
ment.-O, at twenty you are perfect loco
motives, going it at the rate of sixty miles
an hour; heart is the boiler-iove the stream
which you sometimes blow off in sighs-and
hope, fear, anxiety and jealousy, is the train
which you drag. At this season Of life you
are filled with the exhilerating gas Of ro-
nance; every thing to you looks romantic.
by spells-even a jackass philosophising
over a barrel of vinegar. You (both girls
and boys now read novels till your giz-
yards soften into a sentimental jelly, and
settled into the pit of your stomach. 0,
know how you feel?-you feel as though
you would like to soar from star TO STAR
kick little planets aside-take crazy comets
by their blazing hair and pull them into
their proper courses-sit upon the highest
peak Of a thunder cloud and danglc the red
lightning between your thumb and FINGERS.
as a watch chain, and then dive into the
golden sunset sea and sport with celestial
syTens-speed on, pull the nose of the nan
in the moon-ransack all creation knock
a few paneS out Gf the windows Of heayem-
and then filter down, as gentle as a breeze.
and find the darling object of your love
mending stockings! That's how you feel.
fin Excellent remedy far the Pois0n II
Lore--"First open the vein Of consideration,
and let out the blood of imnoder2tc afrec-
ton, then make use of the following direc-
tions: Take the BOSOM ofsound judgement,
five handfuil's Of patience, one handful Of
the root of understanding, twelve ounces of
resolution, prudence and discretion, two
ounces Of dislike and resentment; let them
simmer together in the brains fnrty-ei3h t
hours: then sweetent the former remembrance
with the sugar Of good behavior, and pour ii
through the funnel Of contentncnt into the
heart, and stop it with the cork of indiiIer-
ence. Take a glass in the morning, and a
like quantity in the evening.
@The ingredients arc to be found at the
house of Resolutions, next to Reason, in
Content street, in the town of Faith, in the
county of Hope, and in the providence of
Trnth."
.T-" say, Jenny, lend me your news
paper" 81 can't do it, you would MT lend
L., ,o, I,o,- >,
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u The only thing that old Rough and
Ready ever retreated from was a wing nOmi-
nation for Office.
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B-" say, Jenny, lend me your news
paper" 81 can't do it, you would Mt lend
me your new coat tOther day, You know"
"Nonsense, that's another thing; only
want to read it to the ladies'" "Can':
come it, Jerry, l only wanted to wear your
coat to see the ladies'"
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R L ALLEN Mrs. .N.itlm Heron
Jas Bradley Harry Leonard
Mrs. Nary Brown Frank Marion
Jas. Conway Francis Marion
VIM Caldwell Jas More
Ephram Collins Geo. Rice
Easterly2 Jasper Sh"twcll
Hiss Nary Hughes Mrs. Nary Ii Stewart
Geo Hanks r 4 Smith
Lewis p. Henderson Elizabeth Stairs
VIM Smith John Stairs
l. D Scoggins David Waters
Miss 4. Watson John Ward.
David West
July 9Th, 1917. Z. e. CARROLL, r. NJ
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LIST OK

Ed EMAiNING in the Post Ctiicc at Loli>i7-
ia, No. OH the Isl day nj July, ISL.
which if not taken out wi!!!in thee multh,, %Ii!
be sent 10 the General Post Of:cc - dead letters.
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SELLERS LIVER PILLS.

nor the cure of the LIVER COMPLAINT.-Thc
II proprietor OF the above medicine, aware Of the ma
ny instances in which the afflicted have been imposed
upon by quack remedies proclaimed to be remedies for
every disease yet hopes that the Liver Pill will
De placed in that class until they fairly tested.
Pils and find, after following the given directions that
they have not been benefited, shall have their money
returned" >'
This done that the public may see it is not the pur-
pose OF the proprietor to speculate upon their crcduty
OUT 10 give at least an equivalent for their money.
In addition to the qualities already mentioned they
Pills ~ SOW
o. Sold by DR.. E. BERKELEY, Stanton, Va; and
by b. F. Graham Grecnviiie
February 49, lS17
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DIR. WOODS
SARSAPARILLA AND WILD CHERRY BITTERS,

FURES Disease without Vomiting Purging Sickcn-
~ ing, or Debilitatng the Patient, and is partic-
uary adapted for the Removal and Permanent Cure Of
all Diseases arising from impure State of the Blood
or Habit of the System, viz =
Acute and Chronic Rheumatism, Affections of the Blad
der and Kidneys, Bilious fevers, Corrupt Humors,
disease should delay using this medicine cdately
positively all cases of Dyspepsia however
we're, Erupons OF the Skin, Erysipclas, Enlarge ment
OF the Bones, Fever and Aguc Fatucncy Fouiness of
Complexion, General Debility. For general physical
prostraton caused by disease medicine or indscrctons
committed in YOUTH alterations of mind, confusion of
preston OF and for this class of disease
generally this medicine has never had its equal Gou
Gddincss, Gravel, Headaches of every kind Inward
Fever, 1nfamatory Rheumatism Impure Blood Jaun
dice, Loss of Appetite, Liver Complaints, Leprosy
Looseness, Mcrcurial Diseases Never fails to erad,
cate entirely, all the effects of Mercury infinitely soon
Debility, Nervous Complaints of all kinds Neuralgia
Organic Affections, Paptation of the Heart; Painters
Choic, Pains in the head side, back limbs Joints and
organs, Rush of Blood the Head Scuryv Salt Rhcum
Swellngs, Sick Headache Stiffness of the Joints Scro
lula, or Kings Evil, Syphilis in its FORMS Ulcers
OF every description, and the Eryspeas Exposure and
lmPrudcnce of Life, Female Complaints.
Ladies of pale complexion and consumptiye habits
and such as are deblitacd by these ostrucions which
females liable by use of bottle
or Two 10 bloom and vIgor by far the best remedy
bad humors, being pleasant they readily take it, 1t
Immediately restores the appetite, strength and color
No.hing can be more surprising than its nyigorating
effects on the human Frame Persons, all weakness and
assitude before taking it, become robust and full
oil energy under ITS influence. II Immediately counter
acts the nervelessncss Of the female frame which is the
great cause OF Darrenness great number of physi-
clans OF New FORK and to their pa
tents with perfect success and satisfaction.
Sold wholesale and retail by WYATT s. KETCH-
AM, l2l Fulton Street, N. Y, Dr. F.. BERKELEY
Saunon. and by Druggists generally throughout the
United States. Price ST. large bottles.
January 81 1877
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S q u u u q So
IMPERIAL COUGH SYRUP.

ONLY % Cents bottle, and pronounced the pleas
~ ATTEST and most effcacious remedy in use.
WORTHY OF NOTICE. Sellers Imperial Cough Syr-
up-We have used this medicine in our family aud in
opinion is of the best preparations for coughs
colds, &c, which has been offered to the public
AT this season OF the year would recommend to
every family to keep bottle of it in their houses ready
for use, as occasion may require, We give this as
matter OF advice from actual experience of the good
qualities OF the medicine and do wish our
to consider what we simply in the light of recon-
mendaton made without any particular knowledge of
the article OF which we speak.-Ptsburg Chronicle.
Prepared and sold, wholesale and retail, by
r. f. SELLERS, 81 Wood ST.
o. Sold by DIR. f.. BERKELEY, Staunton, Va; and
by B. F. GRAHAM, Greenyille.
February Is. lS47
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DIR. III. +. PEERY'S
VERMIFUGE OR "DEAD SHOT,
FOR WORMS.
HIGHLY VALUABLE PREPARATION, CAPABLE,
FROM THE PRoMPTITUDE OF ITS ACTION,
OF CLEARING THE SYSTEM In 4
FEW HOURS OF EVERY WORM.

THERE is perhaps disease to which Children are
Il exposed so common and fatal as Worms they imi-
tate the symptoms Of almost every other complaint and
often produce the most alarming effects before they
suspected The symptoms which are produced by the
irritation OF worms in the bowels and which with
degree certainly indicate their existence follows
Countenance pale, tongue Whitley furrcd grinding
the teeth focd breath stomach hard and swcllcd
ing of the flesh, sickness and pains in the stomach bow
els either too costivc loose great
dirt chalk ,choc
fits, &c. sc.
Numerous certificates of the value and usefulness of
this preparation are almost daily received.
The following is from the Rev. w Ii. Winton, 4 dis
tinguishcd preacher of the Methodist Church
ABINGDoN, VA, May IL, lS43.
do hereby certify that have used Dr. Pcery's Yer
mitngc in my family to the great satisfaction Of myself
and relief of my children prompt its action and
ID one removed large number of worms i'm three
or four hours after il given to the child. I am sat
isfed that Vcrmfugc it is superior to any that
have ever used. w. Is. WINTON.
BALTIMORE, July 9, 1876.
This is to certify that PEERY's DEAD SHOT VERMI-
FUGE, sold by Mr.. Charles Wiseman, Druggist, is a
sure preventive and certain cure for worms. Having
heard it highly spoken Of by many persons, | was
prompted TO try it, and after giving each my children
tcaspoonu found it had the desired effect for in less
than six hours afterwards they passed eleven worms
each worm about twelve inches long
A. j. BAXTER, 545 w. Baltimore st.
Price 25 cents per vial
Prepared DR. H. F. PERRY, and sold wholesale and
retail by A: b. ID SANDS, Druggists 100 Fulton st.
corner of William New York.
Sold also by DR.. E BERKELEY, Staunton, and by
Druggists generally throughout the United States.
Stanton, Sept. "a, 1916.
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Sellers VcPsnifuge!
The Great Worm Medicine of the day.

DARENTS read the following and if your children are
IL troubled with worms get vial and try it.
LICKING STATION, KY, Dec Is, 1916
MIR. f.. SELLERS Il purchased of V. F. & r.
Gardener two vials of your truly valuable Ycrmifuge
two of my children being sick at the time. Your Yer.
miluge, proved more than could have expected From
child there passed nearly 300 worms in about forty
hours from the other 200 in about the same time
after the Vcrmifugc given. heartily recommend
its to all families and think once tried no family
will ever be without it. '
Yours respectfully,
MASON COLLINSwORTH.
O1;- Sold by f. BERKELEY Staunton. Va ord n.
+. GRAHAM, Grecnyille.
February 49, 1877
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g o IL I'D ON,S
VEGETABLE ANTI-BILIOUS
TAWILY @NNLSo

nR. GORDON'S PILLS arc truly the .c. man.
~ friend No Traveller or Family should be without
them Their timely administration will prevent much
pam and suffering, aud many valuable lives
these Pills were compounded by DIR. Gordon after
oil study and careful upon the nature
Vi medicines, and the effect which they produce
upon different constitutions in various forms Of disease
ihey nave been extensively used by Of our most
eminent Physicians and by many private families for
several years. and such been the satisfaction which
hey nave gwen that il is firmly believed that the veg
staoc KINGDOM does not furnish any materials fer pu
sac winch sarpasscs for general use, those
OF DIV which these pills are composed. They do
tam Calomei Mercury, or any mineral PREPARATIONS
tracts carefully prepared aud combined to be Ger
tam Safe and Easy in their il be
otherwise, the stomach and bowels contain foul and
acrd Oiious mater-showng great necessity for pur-
gatve medicine.
These Pills do not require particular attention diet
or drink and may be taken at all times when most
convenient without the fear of increased liability take
cold.
1t is asserted by many that Fevers and in fact all
diseases arc caused by impure state of the blood
The impurities which usually pass off by the bowc Is and
various other outlets being retained in the blood
dcrs II unfit for the nourishmcnt and support Of the diff
ferent parts Of the body This produces disease-and
affected.
| The Bowels being the principal channel through
which great portion of the impurities Of the system
are discharged evident that whatever acts benef
ciaHy on them must be conductive to hcalth.-And
the Bowels the etfcctual and i'm fact almost
the only way by which general impression be
made upon the system it is perfectly to sup
pose, that nearly all diseases i'll cured or at least
much benefited by ajudicous
IL ply stefan is called patient what is the first thing
done' He prcscribes dose two of purgative medo
cines; and them after day two, i the patient il NO
better, he gives him another dose of purpatiyc mr,J
cine and so on doing other little things-but the
man reliance for is upon the effect produced by
purgahve medicines. Therefore il you sick, DELAY
not, put take few doses of Dr. Gordon's Vegetable
Family Pills, and be again restored to health.
Dr. Gordon's Vegetable Anti. Bilious Family Pills
cure Bilious Fever, Yellow Fever Remittent aud In
term,ttent Fevcrs, Infammatory Fevcrs. Pain in the
Head Side, Back and Stomach Inflammation of the
Chest; Dropsy, Sick Headache, Rheumatism. Chol;c.
Dyspepsia, Mysteries, Low Spirits, Ulcers and old
Sores Female Complaints, and all Diseases where Pur
o. For sale by DIR. E. Berkeley, A. ID. Wren, J.
F. Patterson and Thomas p. Eskridgc, Staunton and
February q, 1916.
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PETERS, PILLS.

'I'HE universal celebrity which this medicine has
- gained IN every section Of the country and the ma
ny astonishing has effected have established IFS
efficacy beyond all doubt general family medicine
II has no rival In all cases Of Indigestion Bilious Fee
vers, Dyspepsia, Liver Complaints, Sick Headache
Jaundicc, Asthma, Dropsy, Piles Cholic Worms Dis.
casc OF the Heart and in all affections Of the stomach
remedy.
90 For sale by DR. T.. Berkeley, A. D. Wren. ]
b. Patterson, and Thomas 2. Eskrdgc Staunton. and
on enquiry can be had in all the towns in the State
January 4, IS47.
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DRUGS AND MEDICINES.

EtiE subscriber is receiving his Spring Supply Of
CO. DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS, DYE
% OffS' &c, from New York, which he will contin.
ne to sell he has heretofore pledged himself 10 do
low as can be bought in any other market either bv
wholesale or Retail His stock very large and fresh
and Of the best quality JOHN n HART
Scottsvillc, April 9. 1876
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Y A l. u A b l. E PROPERTY
FOB SANlNo


n pursuance of decree of the Circuit Sunerior
court OF Law and Chancery for Augusta conn
y, rendered on the 3lst day of December, 1876, in
q, cause therein depending between Washington
owope, Executor OF George Keller, SEN, deceased,
plaintiff, and John Waggoner, defendant. I will
proceed to sell, as commissioner, appointed in said
decree Tor that purpose, upon the premises, to the
highest bidder, on the 2nd day of April. I847 and
on the terms hereinafter mentioned, the land pur-
chased by said Waggoner of PLAINTIFFS tastator
selling first the tract upon which the mill is not
situated, and should that not sell for sum suffi-
clent to pay the debt decreed to the plaintiff, them,
will as commissioner as aforesaid, 'sproceed to
sen sen !he remaining tract of land upon which the
Mill is situated. The terms will be "the costa ~
SUIT and expenses of sale to be paid in hand, and
the balance in three equal annual instalments fall
ing due the LIST of April, 1917, LIST of April, IS48,
and the LIST of April, l849, taking from the pur.
chaser bonds with good security.
JOHN CRAWFORD,
March q, lS4I. Commissioner
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BENS0N'S PATENT
w AFTER r AM .

RENSON'S PATENT WATER RAM, for
- raising Spring or other water for supplying
Towns OF Farms. BY means of this Ram, persons
having small branch spring, that will afford one
gallon of water per minute, with small fall can
have portion Of it, or any other water, raised to
his house or barn, through n small leaden pipe
This Ram can be driven by branch water and raise
spring branch water 10 the house at pleasure by
turning stop without any arrangement of the
Ram, and is very simple and easy to keep in order
the valves being faced with leather and easy Of
access, can be replaced by any farmer-there being
no other part tina: can wear.
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Just Received.

IN BOXES fine sun cured Tobacco, a superior
article, said TO be the best ever offered in this
market; forty boxes assorted Brands OF all ,lit;oe
all of which will be sold extremely low.
G. T. COCHRAN s. CO
January 81 f8l7 w.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES SAILlso
N LATHAM LOFFTUS and Joseph Woods,
= admins, Of Ralph A. Lofftus, dec'd.-Pl'ffs,
AGAINST
Daniel Bryan, Alexander Henderson, ct alias
Defendants.
IN CHANCERY
In obedience to decree pronounced on the 5th
day Of January, l847, in the above cause, by the
Judge Of the Circuit Superior Court of Law and
Chancery for Augusta County at an intermediate
adjourned term thereof, the undersigned, who were
appointed Commissioners for the purpose, will pro-
coed, on the 10th day OF March, 1917, to sell upon
the premises. at auction. to the highest bidder that
valuable TRACT OF LAND, in the proceed
ings mentioned, lying in the County of Augusta.
on Middle River, adjoining the lands of the late
Samuel Crawford, and estimated 10 contain near
THREE HUNDRED and NINETY ACRES.
IERMS.-So much cash as will defray the ex
Penses of sale and of suit the balance in three
equal annual nstaments, the purchaser giving bond
with good security and the title retained until the
asst payment is made.
JUCIUS @. SMITH,
ALFRED CHAPMAN. { Oomm ra.
February | |, lS47.
W. The Rockingham Register will publish until dax
OF SALE and charge Commits, ioncrs -
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PUBLIC SALE.

WIZ be sold on THURSDAY the 18th of March.
lS4I, at the late residence of Christian Bear
decd, the following
PERSON AL 1pB@1plsIR7p5yo
belonging to the Estate Of said deceased, viz -
Horses, Cattle, and Hogs, Threshing Machine.
Farming Utensils, Household and Kitchen Fur
nlture, &c, One Gig and Harness, One Hearoe,
One Rolling Screen, lot of Blacksmith Tools.
One set of Cabinetmaker's Tools. quantity Of
sugar maple and walnut Plank, and quantity Of
WHEAT, RYE, CORN & OATS.
Terms.-For all sums Of $500 and under the
cash VIII be required for all above that amount 4
credit OF nine months will be given, the purchaser
giving bond with approved security.
Eg All persons having claims against the es
tate are requested to make them known on or before
the day OF sale and those indebted will please come
forward and make payment
Also, at the same time and place there will BIO
offered Or not disposed of privately tract of land.
containing
NlNETY-NINE ACRES,
more or less. This land is of an excellent quality.
being limestone, and is situated in a good
neghborhood, adjoining the lands of VIM. A. Hang
er, decd and others, six miles northwest of Staun
ton, on the Warm Spring road leading from Staun-
ton through Jennings Gap The Middle River
runs through 1t, with sufficient fall for any kind
OF machinery. twenty-five acres of said land are
cleared and in good state OF cultivation the re-
mainder is well timbered. The improvements are
a comfortable Dwelling House, and good Stable.
There is Spring of excellent water convenient to
the house.
The premises will be shown to any person wish
ing to purchase by Jacob Hanger, or the under
signed at Willow Grove, near Churchville. Terms
OF sale accommodating. will DO given
on the 18th of March next
HARVEY BEAR,
CHRISTIAN BEAR, Jr Adm'r rs.
February 10, IS47
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~ EGRo BRoGANS. extra sizes, and very strong,
Just received and for sale by
Nov. 5, 1916 A. g. KINNEY
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A CERTAIN CURE FOR PILES.
DI1o 40 UIYlaIAMSS
VEGETABLEE LECTUARY.
AN INTERNAL REMEDY,
INVENTED BY
DIR. A. UPHAM,


4 DISTINGUISHED Ply stefan Of New York city
IA is the only real successful remedy for that danger
and distressing complaint-the PlLES-ever offered
to the American public.
Mark this. 1t is an INTERNAL REMEDY and
not external application, and will any OF
Piles either bleeding blind internal external and
about it. Ii is positive cure-spccdy and permanent.
II is also convenient medicine to take and improves
the general health in a remarkable manner.
IL is very mild in its operation, and may be taken in
cases OF the most acute inflammation without danecr
All external application in the highest degree dis
agreeable inconyenicnt and offensive; and from the
very nature Of the disease temporary in their effects
This medicine attacks the disease its source and re
moving the cause renders the certain and pcrma
ncnt.
TO nj A RRIED LADIES'
Married ladies almost invariably subject TO thai
painful and injurious disease, the Piles with
inflammation Of the stomach bowels and spine, weak
ness OF the back flow of blood to the head &c. The
iectuary is perfectly safe for pregnant ladies, and the
most useful cahartc that possibly be used, il
will not only the Piles and all inammaory dis
cases. without pain irritation but will insure easy
time, safe delivery, and sound constitution in the off
spring.
The Electuary contains mineral medicine; no al
ocs coIocynth gambogc other powerful and irrita
ting pugativc. No fear Of taking cold while under it
infuence-no change in diet necessary. If taken &C
cordng to the directions, for life is
Sold wholesale aud retail by WYATT & KETCH
AM, l2l Fulton Street, Y. Y, DR.. f. BERKELEY
Staunton and ny Druggists generally throughout the
| nitcd States. Price, s l box.
| Staunton, January 81, lS47.