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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-13
r. L. SELLERS VERllIFUGE,

LII who try it arc delighted with its wonderful eff
n fects VI
Lexington, Va, June 10, lS47
Mr. X e. Scllers-l shall perhaps be out of your
Fcrmliuge before can get another supply. Please
send me gross ii soon possible.
1t is ing rapidly and doing much good, all who try
IT are dsiighed with its effects and although ] have
Fahncstock's ComstoclSs, Pcrrys and host of others
hardly any is asked for but yours.
Extract OF letter Yours, respectfully,
j. NJ. WILSON.
Parents should give this Vcrmiiugc, in preference TO
all others ii nerer fails cxpcl worms from a child
troubled with them.
o. Sold by T. BERKELEY, Staunton, Va: and II
+. GRAHAM Grccnvillc.
July |, 1917.
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NOTICE.

l WISH TO sell the Tract of Land on which I
reside. containing about 900 ACRES of the
best quality of slate land. Ii lies on Goose Run,
about midway between Staun,on and Wayncsbo-
rough. ON the old Richmond road in Augusta Co.
There is good DWELLING HOUSE and all
other necessary buildings The Farm is well wa
tered, and there are good Meadow and Orchard.
The terms will be accommodating
Sept. 8. lS47. JOHN PORTERFIELD.
aG The Harrisouburg Republican will please
copy, and charge j. r.
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CHEAP ROUTE TO BALTIMORE
BY THE
Louisa EsNfS EsOHN,

edmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
M Road, and STEAM BOAT from Aqua
Creek touching at Piny POint-including meals on
the Boat and at Piny Point-whole Fare, 81 90.
This route is not only the CHEAPEST but the
most COMFORTABLE, avoiding all night ira
vel on the Stages and Rail Roads Passengers ar
irving at Aqua Creek in the Cars on Mondays
and Thursdays, leave Immediately, and arrive in
Baltimore before the next morning. Returning.
they leave Baltimore, 6 p. NJ, on Tuesdays and
Fridays, and connect with the Cars next day at -
Fare from Siaunton to Washington, daily, via
Louisa Rail Road, ..........S1 $40 90
:" Washington to Baltimore, -. 60
EG- For tickets, apply to Mr.. Snapp, agent in
Staunton. G.. II. mason. Sup'L.
Trans. u. II. X. Go.
August 3, 16i7-3m GDem. COPY.
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SHOPS OF THE VA. INSTITUTION
FOR THE
DEAF AND DUMB AND BLIND.

VT>1lESE shops are now in operation, and the In
sttuton will be able to afford, (of superior quail
ity and moderate terms,) the various kinds Of
Book binding, Blank Books, Hair and Shuck Mat
'trasses; HAIR Clothes, White washing, Swe eping
and the various other sorts Of Brushes Shoes and
Boots
Without reference to the charitable purposes of
the Institution it is hoped that the quality and pri-
ICES of these articles will offer the community suf-
.tcient inducement to- purchase them.
GEORGE ESKRlDGE, Steward.
April 8, lSi7.
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as by the of DIR. Woods pleasant and at all events,
harmless medicine, they keep themselves in a sound
and vigorous condition without trouble. All persons of
bilious or nervous temperament of weak scrou-
ious habit, prcdisposcd to Dyspepsia. suffering with
in its worst formtroubled with Liver complaint of
any kind, pcstcrcd with other cruptions
tism, qualmsh Stomach Sick Headache the ay full rel
les OF life of excess, Hypochrondia, Dependency,
Flatuiencc, Neuralgia, or any OF these DREADFUL
INFECTIONS.
Sold wholesale and retail by WYATT & KETCH-
AM, l2l Fulton Street, N. V, DIR. F.. BERKELEY,
Staun,on and by Druggists generally throughout the
United States Put up and sold in large bottles 81.
July 10 1917.
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Boots, Sh1cs, &c,

Boots, ShIcs, &c,
OF the very best material-a fine stock of which
he has just received from the manufacturer and
he feels warranted in saying, from his experience
in business, and the workmanship of the hands in
his employ, he will be able TO furnish such an arti-
Gle to his customers cannot fail to give satisfac
tion-al he asks is fair trial and he will remark
once for all, that encouragement to home indus
try and TO ''our own mechanics is far better
security for good work. than the cheap prices of the
northern cities. A. Nj. SIMPSON,
n. Ii. Handsome Boots of his own manufacture
will be furnished at $5.-Weddng and other par
ties supplied at the shortest notice. A. NJ. S
August 10, lS47
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this preparation strongly concentrated all the
a Medical properties of Sarsaparia, combined with
The most efccIa aids, the sautary productions
the most potent simpes of the vegetable kingdom
its Unprecedented in the restoration health of
those who had long pinned under the most distressing
chronic maladcs has given exalted character
nsbng as it does evidence of its intrinsic value
and recommending TO the afflicted in terms the aict-
ed only can know. 1t has long been q important
dcsideratum in the practice of medicine to obtain
remedy similar 10 this-one that would the liver
stomach and bowels with all precision and potency
OF mineral preparations, yet without any Of their dele
FERROUS effects upon the vital powers Of the system
The attention of the reader respectfully called to
the following certificates. However great achieve.
mcns have heretofore been made by the of this in
valuable medicine yet daily experience shows results
still more rcmarka able
The following certificate cxcmpliics, in most re-
markablc manner, the medicinal value Of the Sar
saparilia IN Il severe case OF Scroiula.
ELizABETHPoRT, N. j., April I'd, 1916.
Gentlcmcn-Twclvc years ago | attacked will,
swelling about the mike, which gradually extended
y cnveloped in disease which proved to be Eryspcas
or Salt Rhcum. The itching and burning at times were
almost insupportablc. The skin cracked, and some
times water discharged freely, at other times bloody
water and pus. My Sufcrings finally became severe
and IT,. i,mb much diseased, that amputation re-
commended being the only means likely TO preserve
my life A few weeks since heard of some rcnarka-
Bile cures performed By the of your SarsaparilIa
and Immediately resolved giving it trial the result
OF which, am happy 10 say a of the disease.
used the Sarsaparilla in connection with the Salt Rhcum
Remedy, and the ono purifying the blood and system
SchcIdiN Whilc Otlcr destroyed ana removed the
disease from the surface performed what had sought
for in vain from every other My general health
is better than il has been for many years, and ari-
butte il entirely to the Of your Sarsaparilla This
statement is made for the benefit of all afflicted have
been can therefore conscicntously recommend them
to do as have done, as believe your Sarsapara will
not only relieve them of their Suerngs but them
of their disease.
Yours truly and sincerely,
ELIZA SMITH.
For further particulars and conclusive evidence ofits
superior value and efficacy sec pamphlets, which may
be obtained of Agents gratis.
Prepared and sold by a: u. & D. SANDS, Druggists,
100 Fulton St, corner of William, New York
Sold also by DIR. Il. BERK ELEY Stanton Va and
by Druggists generally throughout the United States
Price s. per bottle. Six bottles for So
o. The public respectfully requested to rcmem-
Der that it is Sands Sarsapara that has been and is
constantly achieving such remarkable Of the
difficult class Of diseases TO which the human frame is
subject therefore ask for Sands Sarsapara and take
no other
October %, 1916.
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VIRGINIA AT rules held in the Clerks or
flee of the Circuit Superior Court of Law and
Chancery for Augusta County, the 2nd day of Au-
gust, lS47.
Besey Patton-Plaintifl,
AGAINST
Mary Jordan, Matilda jordan, Jane Jordan, infant
children of Besey &. Jordan, deceased, Mary
Gambill and Sarah Gambill, infant children Of A
'dolphus Gambll, Observation-Disclosures
IN CHANCERY.
The defendants Mary Jordan, Matilda Jordan,
Jane Jordan, Mary Gambill and Sarah Gambill not
having entered their appearance and given security
according to the act of Assembly, and the rules OF
this Court; and appearing by satisfactory evidence
that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth:
1t is ordered that the said Defendants do appear at
the Clerks Office aforesaid, the first Monday in
November next, and answer the bill of the Plaintiff;
'nd that copy of this order be forthwith inserted
in some newspaper published in the Town of Staun-
ION for two months successfully, and posted at the
front door of the Court house.
A Copy-Tesie.
NICH'S. G. KINNEY, c. c.
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SANDS SARSAPARILLA

FOR THE REMOVAL AND PERMANENT
CURE OF ALL DISEASES ARISING
FROM AN IMPURE STATE OF
THE BLOOD OR HABIT OF
THE SYSTEM, VIZ:
Scrofula, CT Kings EuH, Rheumatism, Obstinate
Cutaneous Ei7ptions, Pimpies, or P,stuIes on
The face, BIotches, BilcS, Chronic sore eyes. Ring
Uo!m on Ictter, Scaid Head, Enlargement and
PAIN Of The bones and joints, !Stubbo,1, Ulcers,
Syphiitic Symptoms, Sciatica, or Lumbago );
and diseases arising from an njudicious use of
Mercury, .lscites, or Dropsy, Erposoue or In
prudence an Life; .lIso, Chronic Constitution
al Disorders, Sc.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-13
NOW RECEIVING.
NEW BOOKS.

-NVL/N-
EWELL'S Medical Companion, new revised
- edition Prescot's Conquest of Peru Young's
History of Mexico the Orators of France, by De
Cormenrin; Letters to Bishop Hughes, by Khwan !;
Napoleon and his Marsha!ls, by IIeadley Wash
lngton and his Generals, by IIeadley the Way Of
Life, by Charles Hodge; Picture Alphabet on
Cards; Endless Amusemcnts, a collection OF near
Iy 400 entertaining experiments in various branches
of Science; Back -ganmon Boards, Chess men,
Dice, Perforated Paper; Worsted Black. Blue
aud Red Ink, SC, sc. Pictorial Brother Jonathan
Sd supply, price l2a cents. For sale by
ROBERT COWAN.
Sept. %, 1847.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-13
THE PRESERVATIVE OF
HEALTH.

hURNG all seasons Of the year, and in all climates
~ may truly be fouad in superior aud highly cx-
tecmcd vegetable preparation made Of materials which
tho world univ crsally commcnds, and called
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-13
EXPLANATORY DISEASES.
Capt. q. W. .NcLeaa's Certificate.

NAHWAf JULIO TO, 1911.
have been afflicted for years with the Piles and
have tried, without anything like permanent benefit
almost everything assuming the name of remedy.
had as matter OF course, lost all confidence in medi-
cine. Under this feeling induced-not without
reluctance, coniess-to "Upham's Elcctuary"
and having used it for about three weeks accordno TO
inc directions lad down, find TO my utter surprise as
well satisfaction that every symthom Of the disease
has left me- think it due alike to DR.. Upham and
myself TO make this statement
q. w. MCLEAN, late of the u s. ~
Sold wholesale and retail bv WYATT & KETCH
AM, l2l Fulton Street, n. Y, Dr. f.. BERKELEY
Staunton and ~ Druggists generally throughout the
nited States. Price, s box
July Is, 1917.
N. B.-Thc genuine Eectuary has the written sig
nature thus o. A. Upham, NJ ID. THE hand is
also done with pen.l
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-13
A CERTAIN CURE FOR PILES
iOi2o 40 U'PEAM9S
VEGETABLE ELE:CTUAkY,
AN INTERNAL REMEDY,
INVENTED EY
DIR. A. UFNAEN
7rR Thousand Persons

TISlIAT have used DIR. UPHAM'S ELECTUARY,
Il for the Piles, Chronic, Dyscntcry, lnflamuatory
Diseases aud severe Costivcncss have given their
ticates of cures made by its use, when al, other
cdies have failed and the proprictors prepar
Il al.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-13
FASHIONABLE SHOE-MAKING.

SRI TI>llE subscriber grateful for past
favors, respectfully informs his
~E% friends and the public generally, that
- he is prepared to execute and make
to order in the neatcst and most fashionable style,
all kinds of
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-13
A G q N CY

fENHE subscriber having obtained an agency for
selling manufactured Tobacco, and having just
received DO whole and half Boxes of various brands
from the best Lynchburg, Danvie and Richmond
Factories, at prices from 10 to SO cents for Saun-
der's Gold Leaf. Merchants and dealers are res
pectfully invited to call and examine the qualities
and prices before purchasing.
ALSO, Logan's Superior Spanish and half
Spanish Segars, Principe do, Rifle do, Castillo
do, HavanaNo., SC, Sc, all which will be sold
at Factory prices. JNO BRANDEBURG.
Opposite the Spectator Office
Staunton, Sept. 10, 1S47.
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The Press, the Clergy, and the Faculty.

Many Of the members of which procs have been
compelled TO speak its favor, by witnessing its great
virtues, in the effects it produced their friends and
in instances, themselves.
II is generally received, aud correct opinion that
the world grows older II grows wiser" Persons who
have tested the qualities OF these btcrs are convinced
that at least they have grown wiser. for where they
used TO think that they must wait for illness to pros.
rate them before they could have any scryiccabc aid
in getting their health restored they understand
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ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS


TO any persons afflicted with Piles and all diseases of
similar nature, which found in conjunction with
the Piles, if is effected by the use of DIR
UPHAM'S VEGETABLE ELECTUARY. Ii is an
INTERNAL REMEDY, not an external application, and
will cure any of Piles either bleeding or blind
internal or external, and the only thing that will
There is no mistake about it. 1t is positive cure,
speedy and permanent 1t is also a convenient mcdi-
cine TO take and improves the general health in a re-
markabc manner, IL is very mild in its operation, and
may be taken in eases OF the most acute inflammation
without danger All external applications in the
highest degree dsagrceable nconv enicnt and often
sve and from the very nature o: the disease, tempo
rary in their effects This medicine attacks the DIS
ease at IFS source aud removing tho cause renders the
cure certain and permanent.
EXPLANATORY DISEASES.
Although the Elcctuary originally prepared for
the cure of Piles yet has proved itself be med
icine far superior 10 all Others all diseases of AN
fammatory character, with determination Of blood 10
any particular part organ In inflammation and Con
gestion OF the Liver and Spleen; lnammaiions Sore
ness and liberation OF the Stomach, Bowels, Kidneys
and Bladder Inlammatory and McrcuIiai Rheuma-
tisn, il is the best medicine ever discovered
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VIRGINIA AT rules held in the Clerks Of
flee of the Circuit Superior Court of Law and
Chancery for the County OF Augusta, on Monday
the I'd day Of August, lS47.
David Howard and Richard Dorsey. Merchants
and partners, trading under the firm of David
Howard Il Co.-Plantfls,
AGAINST
William II. Mills and Thomas Observation-Disclosures
dants,
IN CHANCERY.
The Defendant, William II. Mills. not having
entered his appearance and given security, accord
ing to the act Of Assembly, and the rules of this
Court, and it appearng by satisfactory evidence
that he is not inhabitant ofthis Commonwealth
1t is ordered that he do appear here the first day
Of the next Term, and the bill of the Plain
lifts And that copy of this order be forthwith
inserted in some newspaper published in the Town
OF Staunton, for two months successfully, and post
ed at The front door of the Court house of Augusta
County. A Copy-Tesie,
NICHOLAS G.. KINNEY, Crk
September |, lS47.-2m.
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DIR. WOODS
SARSlPARILLl AND WILD CHERRY BITTERS

This invaluable preparation has been before the pub
lie during very lengthy period, and in rous
where every thing else had failed has been prescribed
by regular Physicians with THE MOST CERTAIN
SUCCESS,
Certificates 10 this effect authentic ones-havc been
furnished and in countless numbers Aud only have
the sick been restored TO life by the agency of this i
valuable compound, but the facts have been freely pro-
mulgatcd by
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-13
!, another TRACT OF LAND, containing
Nincty-Ninc Acres.
HARVEY BEAR. s.
CHRISTIAN BEAR, JR.

July 30, lS47.-tf
o. The Rockingham Register will, please copv ill
forbid and forward to this office for Collection
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-01-01
The New England
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
BOSTON,

LAVE established nm agency in Burlington. vi
L aud will grant policies on the Mutual principle
on as favorable terms as any similar institutions III this
country or England
For the better security OF the insured in addition
the amount received for premium deposit and policies
tins company has guaranty capital ut 100000, one
hail OF which was pad and safely invested before the
company went into operation and the balance is Liable
to be called in whenever the business and tXItncls OF
the company shall require it,
The object OF this company is TO furnish every an
opportunity to make small annual saving curing his
lite for tine benefit of his family after his disease, h
out paying any more than is actually required to meet
the requisite expenses and payments of the company
AT Tue expiration OF every period oi i've year. each
member is entitled to have his deposits, much
thereof as remains unaPpropuated credited to lnl On
receive back the same time three iourths CT the
plus Of his premiums and above what may be
requisite to meet the liabilities OF the company, TO thu
benefit OF the income OF which, he will be entitled as
long as he remains member.
SCALE OF ANNUAL PAYMENTS,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-01-01

tritiing deposi, and a small premium note are al
so required, 10 guard against contingencies.
Thus, person at the age of 25, may secure to his
family, at his death S0O, by the annual payment O.
81 La. annual deposit OF nine cents, and premi
the annual payment of Sl1 40, an annual deposit Of
note is taken to Yard against the contingency OF great
and unusual mortality, but the Directors have great
confidence tine belief that their payment will never be
called for A large proportion OF the profits of the
Company is every third year, distributed among the
existing policies, by being added to the Sums respect
lively insured thus continually increasing the amount
policies may be made for the benefit, generally of
wife and children, in which latter case, the i'll
surrd is beyond the reach of his creditors
The character OF the President and Directors Of the
company is guaranty OF the safety with which a
man may make provision for his family at his de-
cease however unable he may become by failure in
| business, or otherwise, TO provide for them.
The company has II guaranty capital Of 100000
one half of which is paid in aud invested in the stocks
of the United States, the State OF Massachusetts,, the
city Of Boston, and III notes scared by bend and
mortgage OF unincumbcred real estate III Massachu-
SETS worth three times the amount loaned thereon.
The remaining hail OF the guaranty capital is LA
| bic TO be called for, whenever the interests of the
| company shall require it.
Applications may be made TO the subscriber, who
will furnish pamphlets containing all the particulars
as also the charter and by. laws Of the company.
GEO. b. SHAW, Agent.
Burlington Dec. l. 1876 ISN'T
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owe live in shining dwellings.
All over gliitering gold
With curious things within, mother,
All glorious to behold.
"And sometimes, sometimes, mother dear,
When the sky isvcIy fair,
Our Father. who in Heaven dwclls,
Comes down to see us there.
al may not speak of HIM, mother,
But, oh He loves us well
And we sing sweet songs to Him, mother,
His glorious praise to tell
ave all are very happy
In the sweet spirit-land;
And thou be happy too, mother,
When thou'st joined the angel band!
"And do not think, my mother,
That thou hast lost me quite;
For I'm only gone before, mother,
A little out OF sight;
"And ifthou'rt kind and good, mother.
To all who suffer i'll,
In every deed OF love, mother.
! shall be with the still
"And after brief space, mother,
The happy land thou'lt see;
So be comoIted, sweet mother,
And weep no more for me :.
A strain of heavenly music
Brcathcd softly from the sky.
And band of loving angels
Bore the young clnlu on high
Up rose the widowed mother.
Her heart was light and free;
"My angel child never
Will weep again ter thee.
"For our Father, in the Heavens.
Shall keep thee in his care,
Il
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sfJNo VI ARRlED LADIES, the Mothers Relief a
L medicine which soothes the disaGreeabe scns,-
ton OF Females about TO become mothers and inSures
safe delivery IN all cases where mai formation or
some unnatural circumstances do not prevent The
reputation oil this article though silent has becorpe g.
extended as 10 produce an immense demand
pamphlet intended only for the eye Of those Directly
Interested and their physicians Is prepared tor ga-
tuitous distribution where the Relief Is torsale
As we are thus obliged TO come before The public.
we take the occasion to say, that if the increase OF the
call tor the Mothers Relic. wherever known, be any
guide to direct opinion 10 he formed ofthe estima-
,on IN Which II is held. we have the satisfaction OF
believing that has been the means OF alternating
INFINITE amount OF suffering and saving many valuable
lives. Wherever il has been used during the above
period deep rooted preiudces have given way to cam
ana and thankful expressions OF gratitude, and wish
70 extend on their parts far as possible Its benefits
Medical men of high standing have had the candor TO
acknowledge for once that their preIudices must be
abandoned and have been advocates for It's use.
All those who wish, invited 10 call on some of
our agents and procure pamphlet without charge.
g. A'BARTHOLlC & CO.,
Rochester, Y V
For sale by PECK & SPEAR
the authorized agents for this place and vicinity who
can also supply Druggists ut the froprietors Whole
sal, price October 9th 1915 10
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LOOK At THIS ONE MOMENT.


ndvcrst mcnts Of Stoves, hut read one more before
you pay out all your money Iou vii. find al the old
WAINW RIGHT ESTABLISHMENT
Church-st 6 sizes Of the improved Yankee Notion
Cooking Stoves, the No receives over three foot
wood, and has boiler holes six sizes also four boiler
Premium three sizes Gross Burner Railways: two
sizes Parlor Cook two sizes Stewards, size Thorn
as one size of the Empire
The most OF these stoves plainand simple and do
rot require the skill OF experienced Engineer to
put or keep them in operation, Neither do / wish to
tax your patience with onI spun paper document to
show that the smoke goes tar IN them that fuel or
pine is nearly or cutie useless \ GU will also find six
sizes OF box four sizes air tight box three sizes
fancy air tight parior onc size arch paior double and
single Canada pntteE beautiful coal CRATES
Caldron kettles Hollow ware, p.ows, piow castings,
copper boxed and cast pumps, cas-, sinks umbrella
stands runners aud gddles Ter cooking stoves frames
and doors for brick ovens arch flames and doors Rus
panpool and Canada pip, copper and Tin and
varoue other articles rnd will also furnish to order
beautiful description Of cast ZION fence or cemetery en-
closures, or front yards o! dwellings.
5. W. TAYLOR.
Burlington, December Q, 1876.