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The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1848-11-17
A Joke not all a joke.

i re marriage has ceased to be a matter
exclusively Of contract, as it is still in the
East, and among the royalties Of Europe, there
has always been a difficulty in putting what is
emphancally called the question. This diff
Guilty would seem to be somewhat solved,
if the following story told by the editor OF the
Philadelphia City Item, is not a story in both
sonses For the sake OF those Of our readers
who may be poudering The point, we trust
that it is true, as it establishes a good prece-
dent; ~.a d.
A few nights back, a small party ofladies and
gentlemen were laughing over the supposed
awkwardness attending a declaration of love,
when a gentleman remarked that if he ever
offered himself he would do it in a collected
and business like manner.
For instance" he continued, addressing
himself to a lady present, " | would say, Miss
S., have been two years looking for a
wife. | am in the receipt Of about thousand
dollars a year from my business which is daily
on the increase. OF all the ladies Of my &C.
quaintance, | admire you the most; indeed,
love yoU, and would gladly make you my
wife"
"You ilatter me by your preference" good
humoredly replied Miss s., to the sur
prise of all present: 81 refer you to my ia
ther!"
"Bravop' exclaimed the gentlemen.
"Well | declare" said the ladies' in cho-
rus.
The lady and gentleman, good reader, are
to be married in October.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-06-10

rson. gIaia.--hencs srcEleiy which ef'erHahyer
this FOUNTAIN Of physical malsdits must be one OF
the rresiest Of blessings 10 those att eted with IT, We
h,ve hesitation ~ saving that those Ills are PRE-
EMtNENTLY THE REMEDY all others used for
Female Complaints, AZ all who acquainted with
them know. and as all who will use them ~ he mcs'
perfectly convinced by the results
BEACH'S CATARRH POWDERS.
These powders effec;ua remedy for all those oh
s,rueiions in the head and rose which produced by
coles. de- y other causes. As Cstarr il very Offer
hamasn OF the Eyes OF fatal Diseases OF the throat or
windpipe oreven OF the Lungs, inducing Consumption
lie attended aud checked a; It's commencement. before
nterminates IN something To accomplish this.
there is nothing equal 10 these CATARRH POWDERS,
they remove all morbid or purulent matter from parts al
feced, by producing free easy and naiurs discharge
fron the cogeed INSTRUCTED organs, and excite neal
thy secreions in the glands and membranes restoring
their natural tone and action. These Powders are one
Of the very hest remedies used for foyrs IN tAe nose
and all other which appear ~ the nasal ca
vies; they singularly prompt aud effective IN cur
ing Headache. and in giving great reet IN ai cases arr
mnation Of blood TO the BRAN, and other similar aec
IRRITATING PLAsTER
This is one the valuable OF counierirranis ny
being appSd over the parts affected relieves acute
chronic pains in the side aud chet. and Inflammation o.
the tnrost bronchitis IL cures deafness or dizziness
hearing and is OF very best remedies for all diseases
Of the spine, and of the head or brain.
All these Medicines put up under DIR. Beaehs i'm
mediate supervision, and have his likeness and written
ature attached 10 every box package phial bottle
spurious limitations, couuterfeiis or surreptious ari
ces and the public are hereby cautioned against pu
chasing any article as "Beachs Medicines, expect suet
as have his likeness and written signature cn each
the above named remedies.
For further particulars respecting Dr.. Beach's Boob
& Medicines see Pamphlet, which may he obtained gra
It's at the agents"
For sale nv James Baker. Wheeling, Va .and lame;
Burnley, Elzabctht"wn, Va. oct ~
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REV. B. HIBRARD,S
VEG ETABLE ANTI-BlLiOUS
FAMILY PII.l.S

1HEY have proved of the greatest benefit in relev.
- ing and curing estimate anu dangerous diseases.
where other remedies have failed. The cases Of
chronic dyspepsia, nveteraie oostivencss, indigestion
dysepc consumption bilious choic, sipeas rheu.
inats nervous sick headache and piles have been
entirely cured by them; als0 liver complaints of long
standing enlargement or congestion Of The Spleen some
times called ague cake IL the side bilious fever fever
and asue IN all its forms, jaundice, choc spasm Of
the muscular coat OF the stomach darrhaa dyscuery
bloody lux. cholera and its premonitory symptoms
lof which many hundred have been uredO mental
arrangement, nervous debility, dropsica swelling numb
palsey, epilepsy, aopexy, sea sickness, scurvy asth
ma, pleufisy, worms in children adults fits, looss
ing or irritation fevers, whooping cough, scarlet
hives or Group, eruptions ofthe skin, &C.
They are mild but etiectnal in their operation upon
the SYSTEM not causing debility great excemens
They are perfectly safe and proper to he taken IN
peculiarly OF situation, climate or disease here ana
They .re compatible with every climate and ,ecs
found excellent preventyes OF the diseases incident
hot temperatures and new countries as fever and l.u
bilious affections, &c. They deterge and cieanset h
blood cause free circulation, open distractions "A
promote the secretion 81 healthy bile. They civ
Illal, vigorous and healthy.
Ertroct from Letter from the Req. Medaa
Manson, Of the Georgia Methodist Con
ference.
scRIvEs Co., GKonaIA, April 20, 1884.
Rev and Dear Sir
The fever and sgue very prevalent in this State and
Your Pills are almost certain for H. have broken
Inc disease upon it'll two doses of the pills and
am not alone IN this experience. have known many
Others experience The same benefits They a med
cine that exactly suits this sutry climate Yours &c.
Forsae by BAssETr q ROBINSON aud JAMES
AKER. Agents Or 90
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l!lilIISi7;![i3;!!{u

ARCHAEOLOGICAL MEDICAL. HoUSE-EstaLlished
e Is years ago, by DR. KINKEl.IN The oldest,
snres and hand all forms of secret Diseases
diseases of the skin and solitary habits of youh DR.
KiNKELIN, N. w. corner of Third and Union sfs.,
between Spruce and Pine, II squares from the Ex-
change.
TAKE PARTICULAR NOTICE
Youth who have injured themselves by certain
practice INDUCED ina habit frequently learned from
nj hty felt, when asleep, and destroy both mind
aud body, should apply immediately. Weakness and
constitutional debility immediately cured and full vsor
restored All letters pest paid.
YOUNts MEN
If you value your life or your health remember, the
delay of month, nay, even week, may prove your
ruin both OF body aud mind. Hence lei no false mod
esty deter you from making your known who
from edu cation and respecahiity, alone befriend
YOU He who places himself under Or. Knkelins at
n,ent may regiously confde in his honor agene-
man. and in bosom will be forever locked the
cret of the patient.
Toe many think they will hug the secret to their
hearts AM cure themselves Alas how often in this
fatal deusion, and how many promising young man.
who might have been ornament 10 society, HAS faded
from the earth. .E'.
COUNTRY INVALIDS,
finding il inconvepi 10 make personal application,
can b. ding their explicitly together with all
their symptoms (per letter post pad) have forw aIded
to them chest containing DIR. KS medicines appropri
ated accordingly.
Pack ages Medicines forwarded TO any part Of the
United States at a moments notice.
IT p Pest paid letters, addressed to DIX: klNkLLIN
Philadelphia. will be prontly atendedto to.
See advertisement in the spirit of the Times, PhiIa
heiphia Nov 26.--ly
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PMLApELrHIA, 10th mo- 18th, 1916.
To T. R. PETERSON No. 9s Chestnut Street Having
been requested 10 give my opinion the merits OF
NcALLISTERS sALVE, am willing 10 enumerate
OF the benefits which conceive have experien-
ced IN the of the article.
In the Spring of is45 had ack of Eros pelas in
my face, winch teeame very painful and extended
OF my eyes; being attended with tever my distress
great, and began 10 be fearful Of losing my eve
A short time previous 10 this, pamphlet thrown
into my house, entitled INSENSiBLE PERSPIRA
TON" setting forth the virtues of "McALLISTER'S
or The WORLDS SALVE"
Although not much believer in what is termed quack
medicines, purchased box and made all applica ion
TO my face To my surprise the pain ahated, aud
in weeks time was entirely cured and firmly be
eve, that the Salve under Providence that cured
me-
From that time to the present have used The art
occasion required, and IN every where have
used 1t, have found decided benefit.
AT one time, gong to bed al night my throat
sore that swallowed with difficulty hut By appica
ton of the Save was relieved before morning.
have used II IN OF Burns, Bruises Spfains and
Flesh Cuts alt with the happcs effects, and case of
poisoning by wild vine in the woods has been drled
up aud cured by a few apple
From NV own experience, would strongly recon-
Ii seems 10 pariake more of ointment than salve
and in very hot weather quite quiG; hence il
requires preparation other then rub on the aic
ed part.
Ihave hecorIe So paria,to it, that expect TO keen i,
constantly in Ly family.
Though uranbitious TO appear in print, yet cannot
refuse 70 have this made pubic il udg ed
besi 10 serve the cause of humanity.
Respectfully thine. WIN. ADAMS,
oct 26 No 26 tld Road.
For sale by James Baker, Wheeling, Va. and James
Burnley, Eizabeihtown, Va.
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MOTHERS, MOTHERS !

w GUILD you have' win you possess an etectual re
w medy against the awful ravages that IL csns y
made by that fell destroyer of the Infant race, WORKS.
If say you eonhdentaily with the Blessing e
Lord attending the application, that will in M
aft taken according 10 the directions fail 10 remove
wa stomach of the little sufferer and restore
to ,lth Our worm syrup Is made entirely ofvegeta
bes IT, efore harmless Fathers. Mothers. Guardians
to the ParenlIess and all who have the careoi children
delay not hui hasten and hottie of iiobensacks
worm syrup at the of 2nd and coates ats Phila
or any of their agents throughout the United
States.
Come prove the truth Of what we say,
To Coates and Second haste away; .s-.. ~ Ii.
There's syrup that dos sexpell
Worms, All who can its virtues tell. ...-
Its mild and gentle. yet lis sure,
Mothers. it viii your children cure,
Then can YOU, will you, yet refuse,
This best of inedicnes TO use
Prepared only by N Z Hohensack, second and
coates Phia aud for safe by most of the respecta
sic Drug aud Store keepers over tie United States.
Price IS cts per bottle. sep 10
1o- James Baker, } Jepson and L A Wait agents,
Nheeling, Va David Parks Co. agents Nartensvile,
OHIO James A. Gray Co. agents, bridgeport, Ohio,
JogL HosEssAcK, whosssae agent, hsrtinsvsse Ohio.
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VENl, VIDI, VICI.
nR ALIENS VEGETABLE COMPOUND, for the


nR ALIENS VEGETABLE COMPOUND, for the
voUs btaB}I}plf fs9epsis LIVER coMpLAsNT NER
This medicine is offered TO the public under the as.
that there article in existence having strou
sy ' regular ID SRADUATE OF JEFFERsoS coi
LEGE, Phnadeiphia. and practising Physician of
twenty years standing in Philadelphia, his long expert
Las confirmed him in the opinion that compound
ed medicne required to prevent and remedy the de-
hiiit alton produced by residing in low MIASMATIC
CLIMATES. and to counteract the prostratng inAuen
of the many nervous disorders with which the hu.
man family are afflicted.
DR. ALLEN is well known Physician. and has
used the above medicine in his practice for EIGHT
YEARS nh the astonishing effect having tested
its qualities i'll above five thousand cases.
No medicine received more fattering recommen-
dation from Physicians of eminent standing than
heen bestowed on this. Read the following
The late DIR. GEORGE MCCLELLAN, of Philadel-
phia pronounced it one of the BEST TONIC prepxra.
tons he had used, and recommended it strongly in
cases of Dyspepsia, Nervous Debility etc.
The following is extract OF q letter from
DIR. ROBERT AGNEW,
an eminent Physician of Lancaste county Pa
"DR. ALLEN-DEAR S;R:--It is with great pleasure
that inform you of the attending Medi-
cine while employed in my practice firmly believe
that eight of The by speptic may, by the
of Medicine, rid himself of this thorn in the
pathway of life. Not only in Dyspepic cases, hut in
all cases of cons,i and diseases depending on
dcbaied stale Of the nervous system, together with
torpid state of Bowels. will your ELIXIR be OF ines.
tiniabe value"
The next is alettcr from
J. A. CLEVELAND,
celebrated Physician and Druggist of Charleston, 8. c.
given in his own words at length.
Charleston. April l3, lS47.
DIR. G w ALLEN-DEAR SIR:--It is with great salts
faction take this opportunity of adding experience
in the sale and preset hing ofyour Vegetable Compound
for the of Dyspeps a., within the last eighteen
months. in more than one hundred cases of the most
obstinate nature many of them being DysEeptic Of from
to fifteen years standing and had eed every treatment
andclimaie at last yielded, aud were entirely CURED
by few hotties of your invaluable compound; never
had Medicine in my store " hch has given such uni.
versa satisfaction and made many perfect cures.
can say, in instances where has been taken fer
Dyspepsia, that has faedtJ effect cure
Respectfully, yours &c. ... sN
DR.. J. A. CLEVELAND,
Druggist and Chemist.
"A CoPy1 300 King street, Charleston 8. C..
The above Medicine be had James Baker, Vince.
ling, Va, A. N. Williams. Farkershurg, Va, J. Il y
Keakirt Cincinnati Ohio, FahnesIeck, Pittsburgh
and of Druggists generally.
4 LEN & WARD,
Nov II Pr0priet0rs Phild.
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QUINCY FOUNDRY,
CORNER OF MAIN & QUINCY STREETS,
WHEELING, VA.
HAM Tom 4.
Warehouse No. 7. Muroe Ntr,,t

UeHouoo No {, 4uHTOc otfCet.
THE subscribers are prepared make and keen con
slanily on hand al the aove esisb shments all kinds
Stoves Of all sizes aud patterns; HoIlowware Wagon
Boxes Plough Castings Crates, Flat Irons Sugar and
W ash Kettles &C. complete assortment. We have
ust received some splendid patterns for Psror Graies
the neatest ever brought TO this city Persona who
tend building respectfully requested examine them
before purchasing any other kind. Wehave large lo
Of patterns for Mill gearing the in the place which
we Will make TO order al the lowest rates. also TAres
ing Machine Castings. We will also continue Ipanu
aelufe The different kinds of Pouyhs complete, used
This section of county and warranted equal any made
~ the western country. We will warrant all
inss ana ohef WORK done al our establishment. and
cheap can he made in Pittsburgh Cincinnati or any
Other establishment in this city. Persons wishing 10
purchase any ierin our line viii please give us CO
ana ea anime ter themselves.
spl HAMILTON. SANDS, 4 CO.
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REMARKABLE CURE OF PILES THIRTY
WARS STANDING!
Mount " ashington. Berkshire Co, MASSEY

NOV ", Ie4I.
NesSrs Wyatt 4 Ketcham-Ccn For thirty years |
have been afflicted with piles, general debility, and in
Illumination. causing umours and proapsus of the how
els and which had resisted all the medical treatment
Or Chapman and others could give The last three years
Of that tiue my snf'eringsdefy description. was
fined 10 he'd unable TO help self and al last given up
by my physicians and friend in despair of gaining
my health; in fact for three days before comncnc CT
using DR. uphams E!ectuary, was entirely speeches.
and my burial clothes made. But under Prov
deuce, ard the use of DR. Uphas Eectuary, though
MAN. have the pleasure of stating ire the
public that my health is new good, and hope to live
many years. if it il Gods will TO make known the vir.
tues Of Doctor Uphams Elec,uary, and to recommend
il TO my afflicted fellow creatures. II hee, me beyond
the expectations of sill that knew my case, and can
only say TO Others that it is in my opinion, tho best
icne in the world for Piles any other disease Of the
oweis; and il they will use according 10 the direc
lions viii myself warrant a cure in every case.
Yours, with the utmost expression of thankfnlness,
CORNElIJIS SPUR
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COldridge's Balm of Columbia Fl

the Har.-lis positive qualities are a. follows-lst.
For infants, keeping the head free FROM scurf and
causing i luxurious growth of the hair.
I'd. For ladies' after cAid birt restoring the skin to
us usual strength and rnness, and preventing the fal
ling out of the hair.
3D. For amy person recovering from any debility, the
SAINT effect is produced.
4h If used liz infancy till a growth is started. II
may be preserved, by attention. to the latest per od Of
life.
5th II frees the head from dandruf strengthens the
roots imparis health and vigor the circulation and
prevents the ha from changing color or &c ling grew
9th. II the hair 10 curl aulifuIly when done
up IN i over night. III No ladies' Toilet should ever
be made without it.
Expectorant Syrup sv We; ySs Gossa
sands have met premature death for the want of Al
isntion TO common COLD. Have you . cough Rev
Dr. Bartholomew Expecterant Syrup, q safe medical
prescription, containing poisonous druRs and used
in an extensive practice for several ysars III most no.
siuvey give reiie and you from that most swful
disease, Pulmonary Consumption which usually sweeps
INTO the grave hundreds OF the young se DID, Inc love
~ and the gay. -
The only genuine for sale in Wheeling by A. q. P.;,
eiiid in S,eubenviile by A. Conn., in Pittsbur by WIN
Jackson, in Washington by A Sweeny 4 son. i'm a.
Evansville by Johnson also every town in Pennsyi
'e"'A' o"'o' "siy'sha Anu virginia dec II
q Cases Sicily Liquoree case Refined do, for s.,sb,
~ A"s IL las BAKER
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the sick wish diseased stomach restored and i'm
n pute blood cleensd (Which is the foundation of dis
eases) without endaneering their constitution 20 ge,
| pr. lie Rows SARSApARlLLA and WILD CHERRY
PILLS which is the only family medicine OBJ
tanned had at WM J. RORB's,
oct 10 corner Union and Main st.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-06-10

NOTlCE-The genuine Upham's Electuary has his
written signature. thus OF A UPhsnl, NJ. ~ The
hand is alone done with a pen. Price 81 per box.
6y Sold wholesale and RETAIL BY WYATT &
KETCHAM l2l Fulton street, N. ", and by Druggists
generally troue bout the United States and Csnadas
.CRUMBACkER, Agent for Wheeling. Va.
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HEMORRHOlDS
OR PILES. INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL, fEsAR'
SENTLy CURED BY
DR.. Upham's Vegetable Eleetuary,

III" u fNuui q W -tt'p'N ~
An Internal Remedy ,ehieh, if used ne-
cording TO directions, a cure for
life is guaranteed
SYMPTOMS OF THE DISEASE.
common consequence Of this affection is Kind OF
tenesmus or hearing down sensation, az u Is fsmhsrly
called there s also heat tension and throbhng IN inc
part varying from degree of these sensations
the most everlasting suffer ingthese are caused Nv
the great few Of blood 10 the parts Sometimes the IN
coat Of the bowel proirudes at every evacuaioh'
forming what s called Prolapsus or falling OF the bow
els this the effect Of long continued irritation ana
weakness Of that organ In some instances the aeni
experiences pains. which are indeserhahe ana
known only to the sufferer, which commence inmeoi
ate,y AFTER evacuston. and continue from thirfy MN
utes To several hours these sensations are very annoy
inc eus sometimes very distressing. This disease whe
of long continuance attended by pain and weakness
in the back irritation OF the kidneys and bladder, and
other in the vicinity, pain aud nunhnes' IN 'hs
unnatural fulness in the adominal viscera accompanec
with pslptation OF the heart and oppression ndivd
uas sometimes experience previous to an attack OF te
Piles, symptoms denoting great derangement " the err
cuIaton: there sense Of weight and pressure IN Inc
abdomen. with peculiar feeling of uneasiness in the
bowels constitution Of pernTun. attended with pam IN
the hack and lons, nausea. and slight pains in the sor
ach pale continuance confused sensations in the head,
mind aud sense Of funcss and oppression in the
Of the stomach The circulation on the surface is fee.
HE and the Of blood determined inward and
downwafds.
DIR UPHAM's VEGETABLE ELECTUARY,
CURES EFFecrrALLy, AND THsrrroRE PREVENTS PILES.
READ THE TESTIMONY,
Hudson, December n 1919.
GrNTs-I have used Or Upham's Vegetable Pile Eiec
tuary which purchased Of Won, and find il one of the
test medicines in for the Piles, and AFRO for all bill
Affections arising from impure state of the sys
EN-. Yours, l. A COLE, Marble Dealer.
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Egrament Berks CO., (Mass.) Nov 90, 1877.
The above certificate tells sim pie and truthful story
OF suffering aud relief OF which, physician and wit
ness in the case, cheerfully endorse. DR CHAPMAN
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United States, Marshal's Office, New York, /,

United States, Marshai's Office, New York;
Dece mber Q, IS41. !
Messrs Wy att x Ketcham-Gentlemen: Understanding
that you the general agents for the sale of Dr. Up
hams Vegetable Eecuary, for the cure of Piles have
deemed il my duty to volunteer recommendation in
hehalf of thai medicine have been afflicted
for many years with pfies ard have tried various
dies, but WIN no heneleiai eec,sindeed. began TO
consider my case utterly hopeless But about the first
of September last, was prevailed upon by friend to
make trial of the above named medicine. took his
vdvice and rejoice to say that only relieved
but. as believe, perfectly cured. most earnestly
omneud il TO all who may have the misfortune to he
afflicted with that annoying and dangerous disease.
Very respectfully, your ost s'vt, ELY MOORE.
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DIR. SWEETSEH'S PANACEA.

TOUT
certify. that for the last five years, have bsen az
acted with Dyspepsia and Water Brasil accompanied
with general weakness of the whole system, psrteu
arly distressing Pains in the hack Al times dges
item had that could scarcely keep ytbinr
riy stomach and coffee could not touch. Lad been
attended by several doctors and had aereat many
prescriptions, without receiving any !eneft. few
weeks sgo commenced taking DR.. Sweeter Panacea,
and before had finished the first bottle. felt certain
would me- no medicine had taken had such
effect have now taken three bottles, and feel
perfectly we'll am however, taking another bottle TO
strengthen my nervous system. make this statement
publicly, to let afflicted know whereto obtain relief
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Which you the exterior, come from and hayI
their source in the INTERIOR and might just as we'll hsv
settled on the lungs liver any other part which WI
know they frequently do and produce violent in
fammatory disorders The huinor which occasioIs
these is Of highly acrimonious burning nature
We know ii from the pain il gives in forming and Al
forwards from its rapidly ucerating corrodine TIN
flesh and skin ofthc part where Il breaks out. Thu
shows the necessity Of frequently purifying the bloo
with Dr. sweetser's Panacea. and keeping such mas