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St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1857-04-16
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THE UNIVERSITY FAMILY
REMEDIES.

ISSUED under the seal. sanction and au-
thority of the University of free Medicine
AMI popular knowledge.
Chartered b, the State OF Pennsylvania,
April %, 1858.
With capital OF on" hundred thousand
dollars. mainly for the purpose of arrestlng
the Evils of Spurious Nostrums.
Also. Tor supplying the Community with
reliable remedies wherever a competent Ply
stefan cannot or will not ne employed. nave
purchased from Dr. John r. Rowand, his
celebrated
ROWAND'S TONIC MIXTURE.
Known Ter upwards of twenty-five years
as the only sure and and safe cure fore Fever
and Ague. :, C.
.4md his mestimnLie Remedy for Bowel
Complaints. Rowand's Compound Syrup 0I
Blackberry Root,
Which highly approved and popular Rem
edies. together with the UniverSity'S Remedy
for Complaints OF the Lungs, the Cniversity's
Remedy for Dyspepsia OF Indigestion. the
University's Remedy for Costive Bowels.
Also the Uuiversity's Almanac and Pin
cushion. NAV be had, at the ranch Dispen-
, Sary. or Store Of Daniel T. Morgan. Head oI
ST. Clements Bay; G. !. s +. +. Spaldlng
Leonard Town: Downs & Bean, Clifton J
Z. Allstan, Great Mills; Cole s. Shadrick, Mt
Olive; Cleo. Fl. Simpson, New Port, St. Ma
ry's County. Md.
May 3rd lS55--ly.
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AN AppEALTo coMyc n SENSE



CAPTAIN BES1AAiA.--wherever known his
testimony will be Conclusive. But lest those
who do no, know the Captain should be scepti-
teal, DR.. Dawson A. Bre., with others Of the best
known and most highly respectable citizens o
Easfon, endorse his wonderful cure by
HAMPToN'S VEGETABLE TINCTURE.
EAsrox, Oct. 4, 1884.
.WsssTs. .Noriimer e. .NoRbras:
Gentlemen-T feel 1t my duty tn Won and the
public tn certify 10 the effects of Hampton =
Vegetable Tincture- I was for more than FIVE
years laboring under disease of Chronic Rheu-
rnatism, and the great part of that time vas SO
helpless that had to be helped from my bed
and dressed in my clothes. became reduced to
mere skeleton An the medicines took done
me no good, and continued to grow worse.
| heard Of Hampfon's Tinctore and thought
would give II trial. AT this time I did not
s~pect 10 live one dav after another. | did not
take Il ttiie Tuiciure) for the Rheumatism. but
IN short time was we'll Of that disease. From
the effects of your Tmctnre and the help Of God
am now getting Iva good health. .
= j wish all the afflicted To try Hamrtbn'S Vege-
table Tinc;ure, as | have done, with the same
effect that 1t has on Your ohedent servant,
Isaac BENJAMIN.
We are acquainted with Isaac Benjamin sold
him some Of Hampton's Vegetable Tincture, and
believe the above statement correct.
DAWSON & BRo.
From our knowledge Of Captain Benjamin W
are confident the above statement is true and un-
exaggerated. J. A. JoHxsox.
t.5 CHARLEs RoBISsoN.
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'EHAVING purchased the /" Washing.
- ton Hotel" Leonard Town, the
subscriber respectfully announces TO his
friends and the travelling community
generally, that ne is now prepared 70
accommodate all who may give him a
call, in manner that he trusts will BE-
satisfactory. It's his intention to thor
oughly repair the whole establishment
and re-furnish the rooms without regard
either TO pains or expense. ..
His undivided attention will be given
20 his new business, and he pledges
himself to use his best exertions to make
all his guests comfortable and contented
His table viii always be supplied with
whatever the market NAV afford. and hi.
Bar we'll furnished with the best LIQUORS
and segars.
The patronage of The former guests o.
the house is very respectfully solicited.
J. w. ]. MOORE.
January 10Th 1356-tf.
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VERNON ESKRIDGE,
Chaplain in the u. S. Navy.
NEREDITARY SCROFT-IAt-A Aoy IN

MEREDIlARI SCRt)FJ LA A boy in
the family of the Hon. w. p Thommassnn,
once member Of Congress from Kentucky, was
Il mass of sores from head 20 foot. HIS eveids
urne6 INSIDE out. protruding over the eyebalIs 81
as to produce blindness. lie WAS cured by
Hampton s Vegetable Tmcture.
DYSPEPSIA, NERVOUS DISEASE, &c.
Mr.. William Oldham, Of the Baltimore custom
house, suffered these complaints for eighteen
months, with both body and mind seriously NJ
fected. He was cured by Hampton's Vegetable
Tincture, after all other fhIngs filed
COUGH, CONSUMPTION c.-Mr. Hen
ry C. Wlnn had Cough for 5 years, grea.
weakness, &c. had, in all, fvc or six phvsi-
sciams !; tried oil their eeme'i;es, but was cured
only bv
HAMPTDN'S VEGETABLE ITNCTURE,
Mortimer & Mowbrav, Prorretnrs, 24O Bal.
tmore street, BaleImore also for sale by SppI-
diE~ & Greenwich, Leonard Town; Burroughs
Chaptico ;Garner & Co., Mlesiown, and by
storekeepers throughout the State.
Jan. 25th, lS55-tf.
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SHIRLEY FEMALE
INSTITUTE,
URB.Ayi:A. FREDERICK CO., ND

THIS Institution. now in its 4th SEES.
L. sion. is situated at Urbana, Fred
erick county, Maryland, So miles from
Baltimore and miles from the Iiams-
vile station Of the Baltimore and Ohio
Rail Road, in a beautiful and entirely
healthy region. The advantages offered,
are spacious and comfortable buildings,
ample and shady Fairgrounds, full
corps of qualified and experienced teach
ers, supe rior musical instruments. a.cGm-
plete chemical and philosophical Appa-
ratus, and an extensive and thorough
course of instruction.. 1t now numbers
pupils from 3 different States. The Prin-
cipal, who has had 16 years experience in
teaching, takes part in the daily instruc-
tons of the School, and pledges himself
to employ the best teachers and to give
his undivided attention to the interests OF
the school. Two churches in the viIlag
present opportunities of regular worship.
besides which, religious instruction in the
school rs regular part of lis course
Catalogues. containing full particulars.
will be sent upon ap llication.
The End term of the present session
has Just commenced, and will close on
the 4th of July. Pupils will be received
at any time and charged only from date
Of entrance.
'rerms-S16 and $50 per month. &C
cordIng TO branches studied, including
Board, Washing. &c., English tuition and
music.
Address
GEO. G. BUTLER, A. NJ,
p. o. Urbana,
Frederick county. Nd.
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FREELAND, HALL g. CO.,

HAVING removed to their new and COM
IL modious Warehouse, No. 143 Pr:att
Street, opposite the "MALTY HOUSE,"
beg leave TO inform their customers that they
have now on hand large and general assert
ment Of G r o G z Il E S. consisting In
part Of
GOVERNMENT, JAVA. LAGUI2A
AND RIO COFFEE.
REFINED AND BROWN SUGARS
of every grade
GUNPOWDER,IM IMPERIAL, Y. HYSON
AND BLACK TEAS.
GOLDEN SYRUP. NEW ORLEANS
AND W. /. MOLASSE
SPERM, .4D.f.M.7.NTLNE AND MOULD
CANDLES
WHITE, CASTLE and BROH.N' SOAPS.
GL.7DES. md GOSHE.k- BUTTER
FAMILY, EXTRA, SUPERFINE AND
BUCKWHEAT FLOUR, Sc. &C..
They also invite the especial attention OF
their customers In their extensive stock OF
imported and domestic LIQUORS, which
have been selected with the greatest care and
annot fail to please.
Nov. I'D, lS55-tf. d.. ....s-
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1857-04-16

eo- MR.. L. V. OLIVER is a partner in
our house from this date. The business will
be conducted as heretofore under the name
and style of Penn g. Mitchell.
PENN e. MITCHELL.
Baltimore, Feb. End, 1857.
Feb. 18th. 1877.
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1857-04-16
NO TICE.

TElHE subscribers have opened an ex-
tensive C.9RRL9GE REPOSE-
TORY, at 81 and 81 ". Calvert street,
opposite the City Spring. where they
have. and intend TO keep, a fine assor.-
ment of C.4KRL7GES o. the latest pat
terms and styles of finish. from their man
uGactorv in New York aud are manCtac-
turing at 65 y. Calvert street, Light
Carriages OF every style, which they will
sell low for cash ar approved paper.
All work sold at this establishment
warranted.
We are prepared 10 ell o.ders at the
shortest notice.
REPAIRING done on the shortest notice.
BURR HAiGHT& UCONNELL.
August 14'h. lS56-ti.
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FALL DIS.

GPALDING s. greenwich wish tc
~ inform the citizens of ST. Mary's, thai
they now have one of the largest and most
desirable stocks of goods they have ever of
iered for sale. which will be sold very low to
punctual customers, or liberal discount
made for cash. They name in part
DRY GOODS.
FoR LADIEs.-Rich De LANES, plaid, fan
cy and Persian Cashmeres, Merinos, lpac
cas-, Black Silks, English and American
prints, Manchester and French ginghams.
dotted anG plain Swiss muslin, plaid do,
Nainsook. Jaconet cambrics, French and
American mourning prints; D'Beges, mode
long ShawlS; super do do; mode and fancy
do; square blk. cloth do; long do do; Berlin
lined Gloves; Lis!e do; lined silk do; blk. whit.
and colOred silk do; blk. whit. and colored kid
do; Buck riding do; Berlin gaunlets; linen
cambria hdkfs., all prices; Menno, cotton and
silk hose.
For GENrLEMEN's WEAR.-Superior blk.
blue and mulberry cloths: blue and blk. beaver
do. for oyercoais; fine blk doeskin for pants;
superior do for vests; fancy and plain caSSi-
meres; blk. velvet, silk and satin vestings: all
wool tweedS for coating; Sattinetts: Berlin
lined gloves; buck and lamb lined do: French
bNCh w. SlOlu bth. dIAu Wit. hIU DICk
and Berlin gaunleis; shirts ard collars; French
shirt hoSomS; Saxony and ribbed nSrinu
shirts: linen and silk hhkf.; black silk cravats:
Napoleon and Orloff ties; scars and shawls,
RE7DE.H.4DE CLOTHING.
A large assortment of Goats, Pants, and
! Vests.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Irish linens
/ low and medium priced DO; best American
bieached shifting; brown do do; beached and
brown sheeting: super English blankets; fine
| American do; 200 pr. do for servants; 80 Dr.
, Cadders for same: bleached, brown. and col
cred Canton fiannels; dotted, opera. and plaId
| fannels for children; whit. red and yellow fan
nels; green baize; heavy ca and 3-4 fulled
cloths; PLAID linseys; penitentiary and country
! 5-4 do.
| SHoEs-Mens. boys and Youths thick
hrogans: womens' planters. L & 3 bootees
gents tine calf and kip Munroe's; heavy grain
and kip boots; fine calishin do; ladies dressed
and undressed morocco shoes and boots: blk
and colored lasting CATERS; children shoes. SC
| HATS AND CAPs-NanSanl's silk beavers
! fine black and brown wool hats and caps OF
| following kinds-Lamartine Navy. Sleighinc
| Napoleon. Plush and brown and black cloth
GROCERIES. TLNV.7RE. QUEENS
H.4RE, RlRDH.4RE:
STATIONARY ENGLISH, FRENCH
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Notice TO Farmers and Planters
SILT FOR MICH COWS .f.ND
STOCK GENERALLY

N.7LI FOX .HILCH COUN IND
STOCK GENERALLY
MAYHEM Cows in milk are kept on
w green, succulent food. they re-
quire regular and Illegal supply of Salt.
So, also, when cattle are first turned to
pasture in the Spring, they require salt
more frequently than in The latter part OF
the season when the heritage is less sue.
culent and fresh. It is often the case
that animals taken from drv food, and
supplied exclusively with green ferment-
able heritage are greatly debilitated by
scours. Salt, in due quantity, is GER
tain preventative Of this maadv. Rock
Salt Is The most economical and conve-
nient way TO salt stock, by placing pieces
IN different parts Of the field, where the
ock can have access TO it at pleasure
Orders for this. or any other articles in
our line will be promptly attended to by
DuEALL s IGLEHART,
Grocers aud Commission Merchants,
r.... 12S Light street Wharf,
Baltimore
March och 1919
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REV. VERNON EsKRIDGE, c. 81. v.

PORTSMOUTH, (Va.) AUG. 10, 1851.
Mr.. J. T.. Boush Dear Sir: While am III
general opposed to Patent Medicines, can,lnr com
pe!s tn state that have grent confidence IN the
virtues of Hampton's Vegersble TnCmre For
several months past have used it in my family
and in Dyspepsia, loss ofnpretite, dizziness, ma
general debility, with entire success So far as
my experience extends, therefore, take pleasure
in recommending 1t to the afflicted as a safe and
efficient remedy.
l am, respectfully, yours.
VERNON ESKRIDGE,
Chaplain in the u. S. Navy
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TO Ny COUNTRY FRIENDS.

THf: undersigned ral;e< leave to in
l. form the public and Ms many Gus
toners that he has REMOVED 10 his
New Store, No. 16l N. GAY ST., two
doors below has former place, whe'e ne
is continuing Ia close out tine remainder
Of his Summer Stock of DRY GOODS
and TRIMMINGS, at less prices than
ever offered before. These goods will
be sold az any rate to make room for the
large Stock of Fall Goods which ] am
daily recei, ing. Come early and bar
gains can be obtained.
Farmers and County Merchants are
invited to examine our well-seiectrd
stotSt OF Domestic GooDs, CAssINETTs.
BLANKETS, &C., which | can sell very
low by the piece or yard.
HERMANN POLLACK,
l6l y. Gay street.
August 21<t, 1S56-4w.
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L.4TLv SCHOOL BOOKS.

FoR SPoRTsaES.-Shot pouches. powder
TASKS; variety OF gun caps; shot of every
size; Dupont's and Beatty's gunpowder; nip
pie wrenchers
Oct. 23d. 1856.
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PALPITAT1ON. WEAKNESS.

MOTAER AND DAUGHTER CURED.
STINCTURETR IUMPHAN
HUNDREDS OF orr OWN CITIZENS,
HE rich and the poor, everywhere bear the same
TEsTI MoSY.
Read the following certificate from lady, en-
d0rsed by postmaster f. P. Cooper:
CAPeN BRIDGE, Hampshire CO. va.
March /, lS53.
MIR E. p. Cooper Agreeable to your request,
and my own desire to benef; the afflicted, here
by certify the great relief received from the use OF
Hampton's Vegetable Tinriure
was taken with a violent palpitation, or rath-
er futierng and trembling IF the heart, which
continued several days, it seemed as though my
heart had almost forgotten its office. Tie family
became alarmed and procured a bottle of this val
liable medicine, and before had taken near one
bottle of this Tincture OF Hampton'S, WAS Ell
tirely relieved.
This IS the third instance of relief IN nv fami-
ly by the use of this valuable medicine. Two or
three years ago ! WAS laid up with liberation o.
my ankle, from the eiTecl of what is usually
called milk lee. had lost all taste and appetite
and the Sore'whirh was some four inches up md
down, and half way sround NV ankl- rejected
every effort to heal ,until procured Hampton *
Vegetable TiRcture, one bottle of which restored
my health, healed my ankle, md am freer from
swelling than in the last thirty years
Again, one of my daughters was very low from
severe dysenrery, and when she ,hecun to sit ur
her feet commenced swelling. which Increased
every day, and began to lie very PAINFUL she
Used a bottle Of HnmprOn's Tinctlre; the nains
were assuaged, the swelling subSided and her
health returned. We kert her less bantlaged
with SiSlps of wooden until her strength returned
hSHe been thus particular, that others under
similar circumstances, might he induced to avail
themselves Of this remedy.
Yours, with respect,
ELIZABETH EDWARDS