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DIR. e. HA NJ MIL LIS
Celebrated Universal Drawing and Healing SalVs

THE greatest blessing that man can inherit. in this
i life, is health. Ii is old maxim and true
s'that sounl health, like good sight, the value is sell
dom known until il is lost" II should be the aim OF
every obtain possibea peri, state of health.
Life cannot be enjoyed without it, 1t be obtained!
DR.. E. Hamml's Universal Drawing and Healing
Save has been triumphant and cured in every case in
which has been used, Pains, Strains, Tetterworm.
Blood Biles, Errspas, Bone Fellon, Scrofula, White
Swelling Neuralgia, Rheumatic Pains, Fresh Wounds,
Old Sores, Burns Scads, Cancer, Warts, and Corns,
and various other ailments. The thousands that have
used, and been benefit ted By its hcaBgquality, CRATE
full for its aid in restoring them health daily ten
dcring their testimonials and certificates of its virtues
from all parts Of the country VIVA, has done for the
afflicted heretofore il will perform for all who may
now hereafter. Wherever il has used il has
never been found wanting. There thousands in the
land who, il they knew its many superior qualities
would never be without it, spare il from their houses.
The afflicted would hail thousands have already
as their deyerer from PAIN and rejoice in the perfect
enjoyment of health Let all the afflicted try il and find
cure.
It can be obtained at Thos. p. Eskrdge's Druggist.
and Morris & Goodies, Staunton Sterling Son, and
A. Houck. Harrsonburg, J. j. 8. A. G. own,Bridge-
water. Price s per Box. BE and ask foI DIR. E
HAMmILL's Universal Drawing and Healing Salve.
Stanton, Feb. 5, lS5I.-Iy.
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g. The Boston Christian Register has a
long article on "The Duty of Enjoyment
The writer must think pleasure kind OF
pill, which can only be taken on the advice
of physician, or matter Of rigid consci-
ence. We remember of hearing foreign
lady narrate once, that when she first came
to this country, she was domiciled at N
H-where, observing to one ofthe young
gentlemen theologians that he walked a
great deal, he replied, "Oh, yes, Madam, l
take exercise from sense of duty )" and
another one told her that he eat his break
fast on the same high and conscientious
grounds. The place, she said,soon became
intolerable. -Euening Posi-.
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&G5- John Randolph was man of eccen-
trio genius, and often by the quaintness of
sentence or question, left upon his hear
ers an impression never to be forgotten. 1t
is related of him, that at one time he took
an old negro servant of his, upon one Of the
highest peaks of the Blue Ridge, and after
becoming filled with the sublimity of the
scene, he turned around to his slave and ad-
dressed him thus: "Ho, Bob !" The ne
gro turned towards his master, who added
in slow and solemn tone, "Bob, if any one
after this, says there is no God, tell him Jne.
Randolph says he lies"
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THE ILL-LooKING HoRsE-A Pun that
,cas no Joke.-A Frenchman, near the Can
ada line, in Vermont, sold horse to his
Yankee neighbor, which he recommended
as being very sound seryiceable animal,
in spite of his unprepossessing appearance.
To every enquiry Of the buyer respecting
the qualities of the horse, the Frenchman
gave favorable reply-but always COM
menced his commentator with the depre-
catory remark-'He's not look yer good.
The Yankee, caring little for the looks of
the horse, of which he could judge for him.
self without the sellers assistance, and be-
ing fully persuaded, after minute inspection,
that the beast was worth the moderate sum
asked for him, made the purchase, and took
him home. "A few days afterwards he re-
turned to the seller, in high dudgeon, and
declared that he had been cheated in the
quality of the horse. Vat is de matterP
SAID the Frenchman. Matter said the
Yankee, matter enough-the horse can't
see he is blind as bat = 'Ahp--said
the Frenchman-'Vat vas tell your |
vas tell you he vas not look yer good-be
gar, don't know if he look at aH.-Boston
Post.
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known thai of thousands have been cured, our
friends will begin to realize the truth of our remarks in
former advertisement, viz that there would not be
single family in America who would live day without
possessing box Of McAAister's AH Healing Ointment
ifthey but knew its virtues
ton in the system By this means it opens those
nues through which nature carries of the impurities
within, and thus relieves the body ofdisease III thus
that il cures Consumption Fcvers, Scroula Fry speas
Throat Rheumatism, Scald Head, Pains in the Chest
Side and Back, Dyspepsia PoIsons, Sore Breast Deaf
Cutaneous Eruptons Sore Eyes inflammation Of the
Bowels, Kidneys and Brain, Burns, Chilbla'ns' Piles
all Fever Sores. and lnfammations ofevery kind.
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FROM 7ns nSlckEasecxsa.
THE ELoOMER.

The saucy maid may toss her head,
Whom abe her hustle hitches on;
Be mine TO praise in artless lays
The graceful girl with bfseehss On
The petticoat no more shall float,
On limbs whose shape bewi'ches ene'
But in its place, with modest
Those limbs shall hold the breechcs on.
The bucks ana beaux turn up their nose
AT costly robes with patches on,
Rnt goodness me what il they SEQ
Such beauty spots the breeches on.
We muslin dresses, white and thin,
With fair Fingered sliches on,
fear your day has passed away
Since woman put the breechcs on.
All. well a-day, the bard may say,
Shall one bestow his kisses on
A shameless maid who's not afraid
To put pair of breechcs on.
She'll make him feel from head to heel,
Whatever else he bitches on,
He has no right, by day or night,
10 put pair of brooches on.
We always see the graccs three
" ithout rag the witches on,
But o. Cad looks how would II look,
Should each one put the breeches ON
When woman's wit is stirred bit,
The first reform she pitches on,
Is how she may with least delay,
Just draw pair Of breeches on
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s5-The French speak of new invention
called a musical bed. 1t is so constructed
that the pressure of the body causes the
performance of one Or more Operas, ac-
cording to the length of the slumber. A
dial is placed at the head of the bed, with a
minutehand to set at the hour when the
sleeper wishes to wake and when this
hour arrives,a grand finale is executed from
Verdi, with limitations of trombones and
kettle-drums, sufficiently loud not only to
waken but inspire lively disposition to
get up
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plantation and mill for sales

7 OFFER for sale Tract Of Land lying on the
South Fork Of Rockfish River, in Nelson Coun-
ty, adjoining the lands of James Woods, ESQ.,. Mr..
Samuel VOuds and Others, containing by old sur
's FIVE AND SIX HUNDRED ACRES
a considerable portion Of which is RockfshIow
groundsand branch fats. The balance is all arabic
high land of good quality-indeed is very superb
or. The low grounds and branch fats fine mead
ow land There is on the tract an ample supply
oftimber, and one or two very desirable rock quar-
ries.
The improvements consist of a Mill, propelled
by Rock fish river, built in modern style, with
castlron machinery, and two pair Of stones-the
basement story Of stone; good Saw Mill, good
framed Barn. Corn Houses, Stables, Tobacco Houses
Negro Houses with brick chmneys, a small
DWELLING HOUSE,
Ice House and other necessary ont houses, and an
Apple Orchard Of excellent winter fruit.
Rockfsh Valley is situated at the Eastern base
of the Blue Ridge Mountain is high and roman
tic country, alike remarkable for its beauty health
funess and fertility and the tract now offered for
sale has long been regarded among the most desira-
BILE in that section of country II is distant from
HowardsviIle on James River, and the Canal,
about eighteen miles; from the contemplated De-
pot on the Railroad now in progress from Chariot
tesve, across the Blue Ridge, to Staunion, only
eight or ten miles; twenty miles from the Univer-
sity Of Virginia, and about fifteen from Saunton.
The terms will be made to accommodate the puy-
chaser, and good bargain may be had by early ap
plica ton to James Nj. Harris, ESQ.,, who resides
on the land. fle may also be addressed by letter,
directed to Greenfield, Nelson Co., Va
JOHN l.. HARRIS.
November %, Ie49.-tf.
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.vgNRE OKoF'OSHTEO.V.

SINCE opposition has become the life of trade.
~ the undersigned has determined 10 run as cheap
as the cheapest, and.f that will not suite he will
run a little cheaper than the cheapest. He has
commenced the HOUSE, SIGN, AND ORNA-
MENTAL PAINTING, PAPER HANGING
AND GLAZING on his own h"ok.and with the
aid Of his friends and the public he hopes to mer-
it full share Of the public patronage. lie has
the experience oftwelye years at the business and
he fiatters himselfiha. he can please any one who
NAV favor him with lheirw work Old Chairs paint
cd no in style that will be as good sa when
new. He can be found at his Shop in Gaowsi0wn,
near the Valley Hotel. All persons having work
to let will please give him call before closing
their bargain with some one else.
r. B. THOMAS.
S,aunton, February 10, ls5i.-,f
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BALTIMORE CLOTHING STORE.
Cheapest Clothing Store in Stanton.

To please our friends down the street,
Again We try our hand at rhyme.
Then from Parnassus we retreat, -
For truly we have not the time,
When waiting patrons crowd around,
Eager to buy of FRANK & Co.
To give TO truth poetic sound,
And let them disappointed go.
In fact we cannot help but wonder,
How sadly looks our chubby friend,
And though he fumes much at our thunder,
We surely meant not TO offend.
Oh take it easy, gentle neighbor,
We know your goods you seldom sell,
And if twill save you any labor,
The reason of it we will tell;
For all your arts the folks to wheedle,
And ease them of their extra fps,
Won't answer like the thread and needle,
10 save coat or vest from rips.
Instead of basting try our plan.
Put in the stitches thick and strong,
Then you can look up like man,
And like your neigh5ors get along.
just try for once the honest mode,
And make an effort not to cheat.
With envy then you'll not corrode.
Nor glance so sadly up the street,
The people still win bear in mind,
The fact which all our patrons know,
That extra clothing they will find,
Whenever they deal with FRAME s. Co.
Truth needs no gaudy flowers Of speech,
1t wins its way with honest men,
Who. when proper place they reach,
Are always sure to call again.
Fair dealing-Cheap for Cash,-to all
Our noticed banner proud we show
You'll save much money if you call,
50 And buy your goods of FRANK s. Co.
We have just received the largest and best So
ected stock of ReadyMade Clothing ever brough
o this Borough, and we are determined to sci
Clothes cheaper than any other establishment ir
his place. Remember the store,
FRANK & CO.,
One door below The Stage Office
S'auntoa, July 2, 1851.
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Clothing Cheaper than Ever II

O ~~SSfS- eAAS<IA - S~ ~
s9s~--
Our neighbor OF the Clothing Store,
Alias Shop If Baltimore,
Is out again in flowing rhyme,
Parnsssus, he in vain did climb
BY ignis fatu,ts led in bitches,
And worsed were his based breeches.
Now, friends, we have tire Goods on hand,
That will all SORTS of climbing stand,
AT prices less than the Baltimore
Or any other Clothing Store.
'Tis needless TO partc 'larize,
Our patrons know how 10 be wise,
They call on J. PoLLirz & Co.,
To ease our "gruanng shelves" you know
We'll pleased they never think to rove,
Or try the little man above
Who meier again will try the aid
Of Muses. wing, we are afraid.
Oar worthy friend, the salesman poet,
Has receipt and all mus, know it,
1t is called a great preventative,
No moth about him sure can live
$40 starve them out" sir, is the plan
GOOD Heaven what lucky man.
Fresh additions to our already varied assortment
# READY MADE CLOTHING, will be receiv.
ID throughout the summer months, and will be dis
,osed Of cheap.
j. POLLITZ s. CO.
Remember the Corner Store
Stanton, July l6, 1851.
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THE QUESTION SETTLED.
BARE 3 &IRRR nIT
GaZGS

BARE 3 1I8RRaIT
DEG leave 10 call the attention of purchasers to
- their Spring Stock of goods, consisting Of
CLOTHS, C.aSSLNERES, s. TESTLNGS,
which for variety, richness and beauty, cannot be
surpassed, if eqnalled, in this market These goods
have been selected with great care in the Northern
Markers, by The senior partner, whose taste and
Judgment in such matters, is unriyaIed, and will DO
ade l., order in their usual tasteful and iashiona-
Bile III amer at short notice.
ALSO-a fine lot of furnishing goods. such as
Shirts, Collars, Cravats, Gloves Pocket Handker-
chiefs. &c.
Expected in few days,a few dozen Super Mole
ska HATS. made 10 order for Us by one Of the
hes. hatters in Philadelphia We invite all who
wish 10 get superior goods at fair prices to give US
call, at The same old place, adjoining the Virginia
Hotel, where We will always be pleased to see oss
friends and show them our goods whether they
purchase or not.
Staunton, April %, 1851.
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COwPER's RIIYaIING LETTER.

In the reprinting of English books in A
merica, they are often sadly mutilated.--
Cowper has not escaped. In the New York
edition of his Life and Letters, 1903 and IN
the Philadelphia one of 1924, the following
playful letter is omitted. 1t is given US In
the English edition as follows:
To the Rer. John .Newion.
18th July, 1881.
NV very dear friend,-I am going to send
what, when you have read, you may scratch
your head, and say, Isuppose, there's no.
body knows whether what have got be
prose or notify the tune and the time it
ought to be rhyme; but if it be, did you
ever see, of late or of yore, such ditty be-
fore?
| have writ charity, not for popularity,
but as well as l could, in hopes to do good;
and, if the reviewer should say "To be
sure, the gentleman's muse wears Metho,
dist shoes, you may know by her pace and
talk about grace, that she and her bard have
little regard for the taste and fashions, and
ruling passions, and hoidening play OF the
modern day, and though she assumes bor-
rowed plume, and, now and then wear a
tittering air, It's only her plan to catch, II
she can, the giddy and gay, as they 60 that
way, by production on new construc-
ton: she has baited her trap, in hopes to
snap all that may come, with sugar plum"
His opinion in this will not be simple; tbs
what intend my principal end, and, If
succeed, and folks should read till few are
brought to serious thought should think
am paid for all have said and all have
done, though have run, many time, alter
rhyme as far from hence to the end OF my
sense, and by hook or by crook, write an
other book if live and am here another
year.
Ihave heard before ola room with floor,
laid upon springs, and such like things, with
so much art.in every part, that, when you
went in, you were forced to begin mlnuet
pace, with an air and grace, swimming a.
bout, now in and out, with deal Of state
in figure of eight, without pipe or string
or any such thing; and now | have writ, In
a rhyming fit, what will make you dance,
and, as YOU advance, will keep you still,
though against your will, dancing away, a.
lert and gay, till you come to an end of what
have penn'd; which, that you may DO ere
madam and you are quite worn out with
iigging about, Itake my leave; and here
you receive a bow profound down to the
ground, from humble me, w. u
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LOOK AT THIS /!

a. SM. HIRSH, at the Variety Store, one
" door above the Post Office, are now receiv-
ing an addition to their already extensive stock Of
Fancy Goods Their stock consists in part of Gold
and Silver Watches; Jewelry of all kinds; Britain
MIA Ware and Plated articles ofevery description,
a large supply ofcombs, a good assortment Of cut
ery Accordions, violins and other musical inslru
menis; Umbrellas and parasols; Perfumeries !;
Spy Glasses; Specacles and Magnifying Glasses;
Baskets Work Boxes SC; Table s. Floor Oil
Cloths Window Blinds Of all kinds Trunks and
Carpet Bags; large assortment of Buttons at one
cent per duz; all kinds of gloves and many other
articles too tedious to mention Almnst any article
in the Fancy line may be found at their store
Eg The above articles will be sold at Moth
ern prices wholesale and retail. Call and see US.
Sauntor, June II, 1851.
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DR.. Beach's American Practise Of Med
icine and Family Physician
THE BOOK EoR THE pEOPJ

THIS Work treats of the diseases of all men, women
l. and children, on reform or eclectic principles IL
has been recommended by the most celebrated phys-
clans in both hemspheres, and splendid Gold Medals
awarded the author by nine soveregns Of Europe who
have pronounced it the most correct and Scientific
Practice, and eminently designed for Families and
Physicians. This practice is taking the palm and prom
Uses soon TO suppant the mineral and depetive treat
ment. Complete in volume, with numerous engrav-
ings
o. GRAND DEpoT, al Fulton Street, New York
For sale Wholesale and retail by c. N. KINNEY,
Stanton, and JACOB BEAR, Lexington.
June 4, lS5l.-1yeot e
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The HIGH-BUsH BLACKBERRY.--The
blackberry is likely to become one OF the
most esteemed of the smaller fruits. Since
the introduction of the improved variety, a
bout six or seven years ago-of which we
have heretofore given several accounts, and
whose cultivation has been so well detailed
in our last volume, by Capt. Lovett, of Bev-
erly, who has been one of the most success
full growers of the fruit-it has been very
generally disseminated and, the past year,
many remarkable fine specimens were eX-
hibhed before the Massachusetts Horticul-
tural Society.
The liberal premiums offered for this fruit,
by the Society, have had the good effect of
producing very general competitions and
so superior have oeen some Of the speci-
hbited evidently showing what care and
attention viii do for this as we'll as other
fruits-that the society have deemed it ad-
visable to offer high prize for a Seeding,
with the hope of still further improvement ];
for, although what few attempts have been
made in this way have not been attended
with very favorable results, there is still good
reason to believe that it will yield to the a.
meliorating influences of cultivation, as
we'll as the strawberry, the gooseberry, or
the raspberry.
Several Of the berries exhibited by Capt
Lovett, c. Z. Grant, and other amateurs,
the past season, measured one and a halt
inches in length.
We can commend the blackberry to all
lovers of fine fruit, as one which should in
no case escape their attention. A dozen
vines, when well established, will yield suf-
ficient fruit for an ordinary family. For its
cultivation we would refer to the article of
Capt. -Lovett, above mentioned merely re-
marking that the berries should be allowed
To eel EaHy mature before they are gather
ed otherwise much of their excellence is
lost They will drop from the stem. upon
the least touch, when they are quite ripe,
:. Hoyea2s Magazine.
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'sNHE subscribers respectfully inform the public
that they have taken the house late ly occupied
by Mr. Samuel Sterling, second door above the
Court House Alley, and are now receiving full
supply Of
Groceries and Comfecfionaries.
all which will be sold low for cash, or to punctual
customers on a short credit
They also carry on the BAKING BUSINESS
in all its branches. BREAD will be carried to
customers every morning.
Also CAKES, Of every description, kept on hand
and furnished to order
SCIIERER s. FINsTER.
Stanton. April %. ls5l.-tf.
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C. Two Irishmen passing through wood,
found a gun. They, never having seen a
weapon of the kind, thought that it was
musical instrument and determined to prac-
tice. Patrick advised "Jammy" to blow in
the muzzle, while he played on the kays."
The result was that fanny" lost his
brains.
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New and Popular School Books.

COMPREHENSIVE SUMMARY OF UNI
" versal History, together with Biography Of
Distinguished Persons, To which is appended an
epitome OF Heather Mythology. Natural Philoso-
ply, General Astronomy and Physiology; adopted
and used in the Public Schools of Philadelphia.
f. S. JONES s. CO, Publishers.
S. W. corner Fourth and Race SIS, Phila.
Teachers and SchooI Committees addressing
letters to us post paid, will be furnished with cop
les for examination.
IA Full and Complete Assortment of Books
and Stationary for Sale at the Lo,cest Prices.
April 80, lS5l.-iy.
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PREsBYTERIAL HIGH SCHOOL.
At Brownsburg ROekbidge Co Va.
---.O:--
OFFICERS
Rev. w. w. TRIMBLE, A. M. Principal.
Mr.. w. S. NJ. Gay LIST Assistant Prof.

-.X.-
rsNIIE next session ofthis School will commence
l. on Monday the Isl day of September next, and
close ,he last Friday ofJune 1852.
The establishment of this school has grown out
Of the demand in this section of our country for
school ola high order, which might be relied on
TO furnish a thorough academcal education, on
religious basis, and al reasonable expense to the
largest cumbersome which might raise The stand
ard of scholarship in thoroughness of preparation
for full classical and scientific course, and at the
game time prepare young men, who do moi cOntem
plate regular college course for an intelligent ex-
ercise Of their duties, in any department of human
enterprise.
TERMs-Classical and Mathematical course
per 10 months $50 90
The higher branches of English $A OO
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and
English Grammar Commenced SIS 90
Contingent fund III w
Boarding including every personal accommodation,
can be hadi the Village aud vicinity, and in the
best families at from Sc Sc to 81 Sc per month";
A number Of boarders can be accommodated in the
family ofthe Principal.
The handsome and extensive Building-the Ii
brary, Globes, Maps &c., with which the next
session will open, will furnish, every facility for
thorough training and ripe scholarship.
The community in which this school is located.
for sound morality and religious influence is un-
in the Stale.
Address the Principal, at Brownsburg, Rockoridge
Co., Va.
July 9. le5l.-4m.
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MaAllister's All-Healing Ointment.

1t is impossible to give tothe
public an adequate idea ofthe
great success which attended
the administration ofthe ALI
Healing Ointment for the
past siI months. 1t is per-
fectly astonishing TO witness
The effects and hear the
praises bestowed ON this
medicine. No one could con-
ceiYe that a single medicine
possesses so much virtue. and
had power to heal SO many
diseases But since it i
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Total Destruction Of Flies.

a. w. SIMPSON begs leave 20 draw the atten-
" ton of the Public, who wish to be free from
the great annoyance Of Mosquitoes, House and 9th
er Flies, to try his new and great Fly Destroyer,
which for certain destruction of those insects, far
SURPRISES anything that has been introduced for that
purpose before. One fair trial will prove the fact.
Sold in Boxes at so and 25 cents each or ready for
use at cents per sheet. Fursale at several Stores
in The place, and always ready at
G. w. SIMPSONS,
Gallows- Town, Slaunton, Va, I
June a, lS5l.-tf.
We have well tested the qualities ofC. M.
Simpsons Fly Destroyer and pronounce it to be
the most effective preparation for the destruction Of
all kinds OF Flies that we have ever seen.
BRECKENRIDGE s. COWNE.
j. n. WOODWARD, E. H.
G. II. COCHRAN s. co.
T.. Nj. GUSHING.
J. A. McCLUNG, V. II.
G. N. MANLEY.
Staunton, June ii, 1851.