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ry PROF. DE GRATH,S NEW PRAC
Sheriff Cured in one night By DeGraths Il

TIGE-A .aeriS Cured in one night By DeGraths E.
~" w LETTER FROM DR. KEYsER.
iP,rTspURG May 90 1856.
Prof DeGrath. 80 South sth Street, Phila.-I have
remarkable cure Deputy Sheriff Kerr, Plttspurgn,
had a very swollen and painful hand applied the
oil personally which gave instant relief de mas re-
commended the oil TO others afflicted win hneunia'
tsm, in which results were most Satisfactory.
GEORGE H. KEYsER
Great CuREs-Citizens Read! Rheumatisin-Mr
Joseph D. Bartle Myrtle street, says the Electric vi
cured him Immediately.
PILEs-Charles Sexton, Esq, ex-Mayor OF Camaen'
matism.
NsunALGIA-Mr David Mann, 400 Vine street, says
he was n great sufferer but the Oil cured him. 80
saws E. H. Grant Esq. 81 North Eighth st.
CRoup-This oil is infalble for Group. ASK H.
FrvEn AND AcuE-The Electric Oil will cure this
in one night Ask VIM. Watson, cornor OF Rose anu
Shipper lanes, and others. ,..
ksTunA-Ths Oil "made new man OF me-, says
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RuErMATIsM-A wonderful cure-14 mouths IN ped
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was cured 10l7 North Sixth st. ~.
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RrpSs-Hundreds and thousands have been cured
PAINS IN THE BACK AND BREAsT-Ihos 90 ~ [o..er'
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Beware of counterfeiting scanps nostrums. MY L
lectric Oil is sweet as cologne.
~" YEARS DEAFNESS CURED.
NEW HAVEN, May 10th, 1856.
Prot tDeGrath-My brother has been deaf three
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few times and it cured him entirely.
CLIFFORD R. SCRANTON.
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to SELL My Electric Oil removes all pain at once
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, &c.
Afflicted ID years and cured in one night!-read
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Prof DeGrath-I have been afflicted ID years with
Neuralgia and other painful complaints, and have
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lectrc OIL The first night slept soundly ana Well
and to-day am like new man. My wife couid not
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80, South st.
ro,I ond 600 other certificates and names of thou
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FALL TRADE.
READY CLOTHING,
GREAT ATTRACTIONS COME g. SEE !

GREAT ATTRACTIONS COME d SEE 1!
WHEELER Il LEOPOLD, at Burwels corner, cp-
w pOslte B. Crawford's Store, have just received
their supply Of FALL AND ULNTER CLOTHING,
to which they invite the attention of the public Their
Stock consists of Dress Goats, Frock Coats overcoats
Vests, Cloaks Pantaoons Cravats Suspenders, Shirts,
Drawers, Boots Shoes, Hats, Caps, Socks Stockings,
Handkerchief, in word everything in the clothing
ine from the finest TO the coarses and in every yari
ETY. of STYLE Also lot of Trunks Satchels, Umbrsl-
les and various other articles unnecessary to mention
Gentlemen of the town and country are respectfully
invited to call before purchasing esewhere-1nd calls
from the ddies would not be objected to! The SUBJ
scribers and their assistants will always take pleasure
in showing their goods, whether persons buy or not,
free of charge Their clothing is made up in the best
manner and in quality and price are bound to please
This is branch of extensive manufacturing estab-
lishment in Baltimore which has been in existence for
the last fifteen years from which they can at any time
order any article desired which may happen not to be
on hand but their stock is fun and compe,eand
their advantages for supplying the wants Of the public
are unsurpassed. Come one, come all, and see the
most extensive and best arranged clothing establish
ment in the country, and supply yourselves from top
to toe with the most elegant the most common suit,
on the most accommodating terms.
WELLER & LEOPOLD.
Staunton Sent "a. lS56.-Vind and Val. Dem. COPY.
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NTIDDLE RIVER FARM FOR SALE :,

MIDDLE RIVER FARM FOR SALE..l
lNl offer for sale my FARM, on which now reside
six and half miles West of Saunton on the old But
falo Gap road and adjoining the lands OF Washington
Swoope Robt p. Brown and others. This farm con
ans IT'S Acres of land about l25 OF which are clear
ed and in fine state of cultivaon the balance IS wei
tmbered. The river runs through the farm so that al
the fields can be watered except one, and that can pe
watered by letting the stock pass into the barn yard
There are on the farm about eighty young Apple trees
some of which are now bearing fruit
The improvements consist of new Two-story
BRICK DWELLING, with Cellar underneath, and
four rooms on each floor with brick Kitchen attached
Also Servants House, q Dairy, lce-house, Smoke
house u Tenants House, Bank Barn, Waggon-shed
Corn-crib, Horsestable, and Blacksmith-shop. In
fact there is every building that man might desire on
q farm, to make il convenient and comfortable.
The quality of this land cannot be surpassed og onS
IN this county. There about SIXTY acres OF River
Bottom on the place. and the balance is all good up
land 1t lies within half mile OF the Virginia Centra
Railroad, and l d mile from Swoope's Depot.
For further particulars inquire of the undersigned
who will take pleasure in showing the farm toany per-
son wishing to purchase. My Post-oihce address is
West sse View icy s augusta county, IG rfl YEssLER
e" Rock Reg. copy, and send account to this Office
ITO FOR CALIFORNIA 1.-THE chance Of
III making fortune among the Gold fields of Cali
fornia being more attering than trusting to the pro
ducts of the rich lands of Augusta, have determined
TO pull up my stakes and journey thitherward, and
therefore oher Tor SAFE my ANUS, VIZ 1ruct
ING 23S% Acres on which now reside in the valley
of the little Calf Pasture go miles from Staunt9n
1t has on it comfortable DWELLING HOUSE
Kitchen, Smoke-house Spring house-a fine Spring OF
never-ailing water. $50 acres cleared, % acres oil
Meadow, and the balance well timbered. About 80 a,
ores more may be converted into meadow which, with
the mountain range for Stock water in every field and
the adaptation of the land to grasses make it one OF the
best Grazing Farms in the county The land produces
Railroad aording the ampest facilities for getting to
market 1t is also conveniently near to Churches Mills
and Schools. .
Also Tract of Land containing IS acres, 5]4 miles
from stanton, adjoining Jos. Smiths estate. 1t has
on it Brick Neutrality-suspicious. and eligibly located
good stabng-an Orchard of fine Fruit-a fine
Spring 90 cleared and under fence and altogeth
er it is very attractive place for small family or good
mechanic.
Nv terms will be moderate-my address is "Pond
Gap" and refer to X. Turk, Esq
ELIJAH HUNTER.
Acting as Agent for the Rev. James Hunter, of Cali
fornia will dispose also of perpetual Scholarship IN
the WESLEYAN Female Institute, located at Staunton
Jnlv % '1S56-tf Z. II.
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THEFOLLOwiNG is FROM THE RICH
i MOND DISPATCH:
Reoutitul Work

We noticed in the fair of the Mechanics lnsti
tute two cases of Boots and Shoes tor Gentlemen and
Ladies' manufactured by our enterprising nelghbor,
Mr. Alexander Hill, which reflects the highest credlt
on his skill In the case of Gentlemeus Work we no.
tced two or three palrs of Boots and Shoes that sur
pass in workmanship anything of the kind hayeey-
or seen, either homemade imported and our only
regret is that he has competitors to contest the
palm of superiority with him. The case OF Ladies
Work is also of the best quality and do not think
they can be surpassed BY any other manufacturer All
who have seen this work compliment Mr.. II. highly,
but not more than he deserves
Richmond, Oct. 90, 1856.
GAIT AND PLASTER.-The Virginia & Ten
- nessee Railroad is finished TO Saltville, and l am
now prepared to furnish customers with SALT AND
PLASTER, in Sacks or Barrels upon the most accom-
modatng terms and upon the shortest notice. My a.
gents along the line of the Road will receive orders for
either article in any quantities customers may desire
The attention of Farmers is particularly invited to the
Virginia article and feel assured that trial Will re-
suit in its exclusive USE
ANY orders addressed to Mr.. c. I. LIrcHFIELD, my
agent in Lynchburg. viii meet with prompt attention
,5y" All articles of my brand are warranted PURE.
THOMAS l.. PRESTON,
SALTyrLLE Washington county, Va.
Oct 1056-0mOS
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lust RECEIVED AND FOR SALE BY

lust RECEIVED AND FOR SALE BY
q STAPLES, MARTIN i CO.
ESQ Tons Lump Plaster,
10 =" Ground do.
900 Sacks Jefry's and Dorcy Salt,
rs Ashton do.
so Ground Alum do.
1900 pounds assorted County Iron,
hhds N. o. Sugar,
Is bbls. c. Coffee Sugar,
b.
A.
10 Puverized Sugar,
Granulated dol
10 Crushed do
hhds Cuba Moasses,
terces N D. do
Is bbls.
Baltimore Syrup,
so bags Rio Coffee,
80 Laguyra do
10 " Old Java do.
10 9laricabo do
so Sides SOle-leather,
IS bbls. prime Cider Vinegar,
Boxes Starch
5 Maccaroni,
10" Cheese,
80 " Adamantiu6 Candles,
90" Hotel do.
10" Sperm do. r.n,
500 ID Cotton Yarn,
bbls. Tanner OIL,
| " Machine do
500 ID Canvas Hams
terces Rice,
90 doz. Buckets-all kinds,
~ " Brooms,
100 Seamless Bags,
doz Grind StOnes-all sizes,
Domestics, Boots, Shoes, Pepper, Ginger,
And large assortment ofWooden Ware, besides a
variety of other articles usually kept the Grocery
line Staunton, Oct. !, 1856
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FALL IECADE, 1000.
WE have in store and offer TO WHOLESALE
w AND RETAIL Dealers the largest and best
selected stock of FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING
and GENTLE MENs FURNISHING GOODS ever exhibited
by u.s. to which additions will be made by weekly re.
ceipts direct from our Mandatory, enabling us at all
times to show the latest and best styles of the
We have every variety and grade Of goods from the
most common to the finest and most choice patterns
Imported made up by ourselves In superior style and
warranted perfect in all respects possessed of many
advantages and beng more largely engaged in the
manufacture and sale of Clothing than any other House
in the State we confidently invite purchasers to call
on u.s. pledgng ourselves that the reputation we have
enjoyed for the past eighteen gears, for selling SU
shall be fully maintained.
KEEN, BALDWIN & CO.
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THE ATTENTION OF
Country Merchants and the Trade

rs invited to the large and varied stock Of HATS
i AND CAPS of Virginia Manufacture, now on
hand the of the subscriber, 40. 81, HUN Street,
RICHMOND, VA.
Being the importer of his own materials for manu-
featuring and having every facility for putting up his
goods in the best style and cheapest expects
with confidence the Virginia Merchants TO encourage
home industry and enterprise pledging hmselftha by
such encouragement they shall not only be at no loss,
but on the contrary, by assisting in building up manu-
features at the South side of Mason and Dixon
trade which will render Virginia Independent,
CARDS manufactures, Of the world.
JOHN D00LEY.
Richmond November Ia lshh-lY
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VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE'"Deter-
mined to change location. the subscribers OIL
fer for sale valuable TRACT of LAND, lyngon the
Spring Hill Road about four miles from Staunton and
containing Three Hundred and Seyenty-three
Acres no cleared and the balance heavily timbered
The fencing is all in excellent condition. large
portion of the cleared land is well set in grass ana
fruit trees The improvements consist Of new Franz
ed DWELLING HOUSE, Barn, and other necessary
out-houses-all new. Persons will come and examine
the land and it is deemed unnecessary to enter into
particulars.
TERMS will be made easy, and can be known by
application to either Of US. II. II. PECh,
June 25 lS56.-tf. j. Z. WEBS.
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T AND FOR SALE.-I am authorized BY Rev e,;

IR L. Dabuey to sell privately his TRACT of
LAND near Barterbrook, Augusta county 1t contains
1I9 Acres of good Limestone Land lying handsomely
and we'll supplied with Timber. The buildings are a
DWELLING, Kitchen, Smoke-house and Barn, all
new. and built by the owner in the most desirable
manner for his own residence. There is aconvenient
we'll of good water near tho house and barn, water at
several Other points and branch which runs through
the land in most seasons. There Is also snug Mead,
ow. and suficiency of Fruit. The land is OF good
quality and mostly we'll grassed As Rev. Mr.. DAP,
new has removed permanently to another section, and
is anxious 10 SELL will offer gery liberal terms to pur-
chasers. This tract is unusually convenient 10 mill,
shops church. railroad and good society and
chance Tor comfortable home, such as rarely offers
professional man, teacher mechanic or small iarn
er. HUGH w. W lnhII'
Rarierhrook AngIlsta Oct |, lS56.-3mOs.
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Wholesale and Retail Dealer in american and Imported
GU N S &c p IST O LIS,
BOWLING and Fishing Tackle; Table and Pocket
Il Cutlery; Walking Canes; Belts and Port Monies;
der Flasks Pouches and Belts, Bird Bags Nipples and
Wrenches Washing Rods and Ticklers Dog Chains
and Collars Gun Makers Materials, &c, &c. RRvoL-
yERs AND FIVE SHOOTERS at Manufacturer prices to
the trade. S. SUTHERLAND.
No. 1872 Main street. opposite Eagle Square, Richmond
A DIPLOMA of the first class, was awarded by
the Virginia Mechanics Institute tor the promotion OF
the Mechanic Arts, to SAMUEL SuIHEkAAND' OF
Richmond for case of GUNS PISTOLS, and RIFLES ex.
hibited at the Exhibition of Articles of American Man
ufacure, held in the City of Richmond, on the 18th
day of Nov. 1854.
Richmond May7, 1885,
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Richmond, Sept. 3, 1856.
Near the National Hotel.

DEAUTIFUL SPRING GOODS.-PIPER
ID FUNKH0USER would call your particular atten-
ton TO their large and well selected Stock of Seasonal
BILE Goods. Great attention has been paid to LADIES
DRESS GooDs, and we think Stock will compare ia
vorably with any other in Stanton Wewill only par
ticularizo few kinds, wiz
Fancy and Black Silk, Silk Robes,
Berage and Tissue Robes, Organdies,
Printed Jaconets, Printed Chalies,
Paris Printed Bereges and Tissues,
Dotted Swiss, Plain Berages and Muslins,
Lise Thread, Second Mourning Bingham,
Stella Shawls Grape do, Parasols
Bleached and Brown Goods,
Prints, Hosiery, Trimmings, Hoped Skirts,
Brillantes, &C., &C., &C., &c.
We are determined to sell our Goods at small ad-
vance for Cash, or to punctual customers.
Stounton April 90 1856
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E. A + SC&5sI; G. HOWAR RS

ADDISON &c HOWARD,
~ ENERAL COMMISSION & FORWARD.
" ING MERCHANTS, and dealers in Agricultural
Meade's Old Stand, Union Street, ALEXANDRIA,
vA.-Orders for Pennock's Wheat Drills, either with
or without Nelson's Guano Attachment we'll as all
other articles in their line to be had in their market
will be filed with promptness.
Terms CASH or its equivalent
Particular attention will be paid to the of Four
Wheat, Corn, Rye, &c.
Goods consigned to their will be forwarded with
despatch.
Am 10 1894
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HENRY BARE is now in receipt OF full stock OF
BLACK AND FANCY CLOTHS, CASSlMERES,
VELVET AND SILK EESTINGS, to which he III,
vites the attention of his old friends and all In want
ola handsome and comfortably fitting SUIT.
dot 1874
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NOTICE. am prepared to make to order
IN LADIES' AND GENTLENENS BOOTS AND
SHOES of superior quality, out of materials imported
direct BY myself, which fresher and better made
than can be purchased at the North.
ALEX. HILL,
Manufacturer and Importer OF
French Boots and Shoes, No 127,
Nein Street, Richmond, Va.
sSy- Particular attention paid to orders.
Pich rnnnd Oct 90 1886.
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DUBLIC NOTICE. Iwillattend to the adjustment
i and COLLECTION of all claims comnlilIea " my cure
aley. above Geo NJ. Cochran's Law ollie | refer en-
qurers to any respectable business citizen OF our place
and to all such in the county who may know me- My
address is Stuuton, Va. WM. u. SlEhhEi.
StauntOn, Jan. 80, 1885,
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T AND FOR SALE will offer from this day,
II my STOCK FARM, containing FIVE HUNDRED
Il NINETY ACRES, more or less. One hundred a.
cres are good Meadow and more be made. One
hundred acres Bottom Land, and about three hun
dred acres in Grass the balance in Timber.
Also, the FARM on which now reside, containing
FOUR HUNDRED ACRES, more or less; Ill tilable
land except about forty acres There are good Sui
phur Spring on the premises, known as Crawford's
Springs.
will offer all this property privately until the first
of October next and if not then Sold will offer it at
public sale, the day Of which will give due notice.
June 4, 1856. ALEX. CRAWFORD.
NOR SALE OR RENT.--The large and com
II modous BRICK WARE HOUSE, situated opposite
to the passenger Station House of the Central r.
in Saunton.
The building is 60 feet long so feet wide, two and
half stories high, and very conveniently arranged
for large Grocery and Commission business.
1t is built in the most substantial manner, the walls
being nearly two feet thick and The floors sustained by
stone columns ALEX. II. III. STUART.
SIMPSON F. TAYLOR.
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AREvoIurJoN IS CERTAIN

VICTORY IS o y II ~ ~.
nothing Impossible That t aSsrv a dsy ns@
and scientific discoveries being maue at;on ~ tho
Vegetable s Kingdom with view to obtsin specific
ogshsr ss saa 7h's now years es
have elapsed since Introduction asa World D known
Highly concentrated Compound Flaid k E1-
tract Buchu, for all Diseases Of the bladder, hIo-
news, Urinary and Sexual Organs JOY To THE AZ
sLICrEDiil
1t cures diseases of the BLADDER,
KIDNEYS,
u. GRAVEL,
'-=aN DR0PSY,
ORSTRIICTIONSi
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ONE OF THE BEST STORE STANDS
\ In TuE COUNTY EQR SAIE-lla under |

" IN THE COUNTY FOR SALE-The under
signed having determined to retire from the Mercan
tile business, offers his very valuable STORE STAND
AND PROPERTY for sale, privately at Chul chville
seq, Wilson d Bear, and is known to be one of the
best Country Stands IN tie VaAey Of Viyginia; There
can be sold yearly from 100000 $1,000 This prop
erty is situated in good and wealthy ncighbolhood,
and on one of the most public roads in the county Of
Augusta, ~ miles from Saunton; with large
DWELLING HOUSE, Kitchen and Dining Room in
the basement,)a good Stable, Smoke House, and a
good, never-fang Well of water in the yard with
good Dairy attached, and all other necessary Build
ings.
The Mail passes through Churchville every day. and
Post-ofice is in the place. The highest recommend
atoms can be given in regard to the Stand. Any far
Their description is deemed unnecessary as any wish
ing to purchase will for themselves. For any
farther particulars call on or address
Il. " LINDSEY,
Churchville, Augusta county, Va.
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1856.
1856. FALL TRADE. lS5

TIME undersigned are Just receiving large Stock OF
elegant FALL AND WINTER GOODS for Ia
dies and gentlemens wear They invite the attention
of the Ladies to the most beaUUt line OF DRESS UooDs
and EMpRoIpERIEs ever exhibited in this market
KAYSER, STRIBIING Il CO.
Staunton, October, II, 1856. 80,
~ liberal discount made for Cash on bills over
Ten Dollars.