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WONDERFUL!

A SIX Ne. Henry Campbell. of Montgomery CO., Pa,
IN if two bottles of DE GRATH'S ELECTRIC OIL
did not cure his children of Scarlet Fever running at
the Ears and Jumps on the Throat after the physicians
had given them up. He says he has used Prof. DE
GRATH'S ELECTRIC OIL for three years in his fam
iy, and would not be without it in his house.
Ask Mr.. Hildebrandt, of Indiana co., Pa, il one
bottle of Prof. De GRATH'S ELECTRIC OIL did not
cure him Of Rheumatism Of two years standing, He
says he would give S25 bottle for it if he could not
get it otherwise.
Ask Mr. Sam'l Harper, of Alexandria, Va, If Prof.
De Grath's ELECTRIC OIL did not cure his son of
Deafness Of years standing, after all Physicians had
failed Ask him if he did hot see case OF Paralysis
cured which induced him to try it on his son: ,o-
CULpEpER G. H., Va, Jan. Z, 1857.
Prof. De Grath-DEAR SIR : This is to certify that
my servant boy, Philip has been deaf for upwards OF
10 years have tried various remedies without Ell
feet For the last or 6 years he has been getting
worse, when by the application of your genuine E
LECTRIC OIL in the presence of PERSONS his hear
ing was so far restored that he could hear person
speak in common tone of voice can cheerfuliy
recommend it to all
We, the undersigned saw the operation performed and
acknowledge it to be of the most miraculous cures
ever made in this place
7. NELSON CLAIRBoRSE, Culpeper G. II.
B. f. JAM1sos, do. do.
JYo. Urz. Rappahanock Co., Va
PROF. DEGRATH'S ELECTRIC OIL CURES
Rheumatism, Soreness, Deafness
Ulcers, Burns, Scads,
Pains, Cramps, Piles &C.
Ladies should use it. 1t is sweet and peasantto use
N B. Be careful and SEQ that the written sigma
ture of Prof De Grath is the label, and his name
blown in the bottle All others rascally counter
feits.
To be had at Dr. MERR1LLAr's Drug Store Main
Street.
Jan. II, 1S57.-1y
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A REVOLUTION rs cERTAINl

Xm,CT OR y I 81 Q II r S!
= nothing seems impossible That there are new
and scientific discoveries being made every day, no
one will doubt. After thorough investigation Of the
Vegetable Kingdom, with view to obtain q specific
succeeded in bringing together SUCH Three years
have elapsed since its Introduction, and it is now es
teemed tile most popular remedy in the World, known
as HELMBOLDS GENUINE PREPARATION
Highly Concentrated Compound Find Ex.
tract Buchu, for all Diseases Of the Bladder, Kid.
news, Urinary and Sexual Organs. JOY TO THE AY.
sLIcTED III
It cures diseases of the BLADDER,
KIDNEYS,
GRAVEL,
DR0PSY,
DISTRACTIONS
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r,Ss, AIEX'R. HILL. SGs
SsSS No. 1877 Main Street, R@Y
E<>1 RICHMOND VA w.
Baltimore. MAY 90. 1857.
AS inst received another Case of LADJl

TVAS lust received another Case of LADIES' AND
Ill GENTLEMEN'S BOOTS, SHOES AND GAIT:
Frs manufactured expressly for him by the celebrated
Boot and Shoe Maker of Paris that is Melies. He has
imported materials OF the best quality for the manuac,
ture of Ladies' and Gentemen's Boots and Shoes of
every description lie also keeps always on hahd the
best of Baltimore, Philadelphia and Eastern work, and
thus, with his own manufacture and his imported
work. his assortment will surpass any other house in
this CITY. He has made an arrangement in Paris to
have shipments of goods made to him every month !;
so that he will hereafter be kept regularly supplied
with the best Of and ALL the latest styles of French
Boots and Shoes every kind. He has Shoes in this
case for Ladies that entirely new In this part of the
country, and he invites the ladies to call and see them
as they are something extra
Richmond Oct % 1856.
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Purify the Blood.

NOFFAT'S LIFE PILLS AND PHE-
Hl MIX BITTERS.-Free from all potsons.-
The great popularity which Mofat's Life Pills and
Phoenix Bitters have attained in consequence of the
extraordinary cures effected by their use renders 1t
unnecessary for the proprietor to enter into partc
uar analysis of their medicinal virtues or properties
Having been more than twenty years before the pub
lie, and having the united testimony of more than
THREE MILLIONS of persons who have been restored
to the enjoyment of perfect health by them it is be-
leved that their reputation the stvegetabe med
icine now before the public, admits Of no dispute In
almost every city and village in the United States,
there many who ready to testify to their efca-
cy in removing disease and giving to the whole sys
tenn renewed vigor and health.
In cases of Scrofula Ulcers Scurvy or Eruptons of
the skim the operation Of the LIFE MEDICINES is tru
ly astonishing often removing in a few days. every
vestige of these loathsome diseases by their purifying
effects on the blood Fever and Ague Dyspepsia,
Dropsy Piles, and in short most all diseases, soon
yield to their curative properties No family should
be without them as by their timely much suffering
and expense may besaved.
e Prepared by WILLIAM B. MOFFAT, M. d.
NEW YORK, and for sale by j. G. M. MERRILArT
Staunton, Va. March 81 1S57-1y
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NEW SEGAR AND TOBACCO STORE

~ OPPOSITE THE VIRGINIA HOTEL, ant adjoining
Kumerer's Jaarelry StoreTo the lovers of the Weed
and chewers of Tobacco beg leave to announce that
have opened SEGAR AND TOBACCO ESTAB-
IISHAENT at the above mentioned stand where at!al
times, may be found SEGARS of all the most admired
Brands, of imported and domestic manufacture, with
Chewing and Smoking Tobacco of the very best kind.
practical experience of many years in the above bus
mess and thorough knowledge of the same justifes
me in saying, that can supply all demands, and ad-
minister to the taste Of the most inveerate tobacco
chewers and smokers. hope my many friends will
give trial. and their kind support, in my endeav-
or to establish myself here promising them strickland
faithful attention to business.
WILLIAM BARKMAN.
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.REAnt READII READi!I
T WILL TAKE you BUT FEW MINUTES AND SAVE Tou
MANY YEARS OF SUFFERINGl
CIRTEgS SPANISH NIYTUREii

IT WILL TAKE you BUT FEW MINUTES AND SAVE fou
MANY YEARS OF SUFFERINGl
CARRIERS SPANISH MIXTURE!!
THE GREAT PURIFIER OF THE BLOOD! THE
EREDI PHYSICIANS PRESCRIBE 1T, AND
EVERY ONE WHO USES 1T rs A WALK
ING ADVERTISEMENT! NO MEDICINE
EVER YET OFFERED TO THE A
MEXICAN PUBLIC HAS GAIN
ED SUCH POPULARITY IN
so SHORT A TINE AS
CARRIERS SPANISH MIXTURE!.
1t will cure any case of Scrofula.
1t will cure auy case of Rheumatism.
1t will cure any case of Syphilis.
1t will cure any case OF Salt Rheum.
1t will cure any case of Neuralgia.
1t will cure any case Of Fever and Ague
Or any Diseases arising from impure state Of the
Blood.
SCROFULOUS READER!
It cured the niece of the Hon. John Minor Bolts,
member of Congress from Virginia, OF Scrcfula after
the skill of the best Physicians both of New York and
Philadelphia, had been tried in VAIN it will cure you,
reader, if you are so affected.
RHEUMATIC READER!
1t cured d. Burrtt, Esq, of Cincinnati, of Rheuma:
tism of years standing otter all other remedies had
failed We have hundreds of such certificates Call on
yourself the many remarkable and astonishing cures
it has made.
The celebrated DR.. Butcher, writes us that he had
TWO OF the most severe anu ioiiS summing cscs Vi TP
hills that would yield to none of the usual remedies,
but he cured one case with SIX and the other with nine
bottles of CARRIERS SPANISH MIXTURE. We
have known it used in over THOUSAND CASES, aud
have vet TO hear of a FAILURE in any case.
YE SHAKING THOUSANDS!
AGUR AND FEvER.-Do not take Quinine, Mercury,
or any other noxious Drugs but try at this great
Alternative and Purifier of the Blood CARRIERS SPAN
Isn MIXTURE will cure any and every case of Ague and
Fever We have never yet known it to fail.
And for all diseases arising from an impure state OF
the Blood no medicine has yet been found to
have so good an effect If YOU SICK try it at once
do not delay time is precious, and health the greatest
of all blessings without which all else is valueless.
DR. WIN. S. BEERS 4 CO., Propretors,
Richmond, Va,
And for sale by LINK & KINNEY, Staunton, and BY
Druggists and Country Merchants everywhere.
Feb II, 1S57.-lyr.
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"ITMERs X CO., ALEXANDRIA, are
customers generally very large and beautiful stock
of Fancy and Domestic DRY GOODS, Embroide-
ries, Shawls, etc.. CON prising-
Fancy and Black Silks, in great variety some very
superior andrich Lustre,
Rich printed Grenadines, Challies, De LANES,
Berage do, Grape dc ESpange,
Berages, Grenadines, and 0rgandie Robes,
De Beige Madennas, Mohair and Alpaca Lustres,
Canton Cloths, plain aud printed Organizes,
Lawns, Chintzes, Ginghams, and Brilliants.
SHAwLS.-Stella, printed Cashmere, Grape andThi
bet Shawls and Scarfs
In White Goods and Embrodories our stock is unu-
suay large, and embraces everything that is new and
desirable.
Bonnets and Cap Ribbons, Dress Trimmings, etc. /"
In Goods for Gentlemen and Boys wear, assert
ment is very good consisting of Cloths Cassimeres
and Vesngs indeed everything necessary to complete
gentleman'S wardrobe.
In House Furnishing and Goods adapted to the gen.
eral wants Of the trade stock for Servants wear
and Housekeeping purposes, embraces thing in
the way of Staple and Domestic Goods, Cotton, Yarns,
etc.
Also, Carpetings, Oil Cloths, Mating, and Rugs,
Velvet Brussels, Ingram, Yenitian, Dutch Hemp,
List and Rag Carpetings, of every grade and quality
Canton and Cocoa Mating, all widths; Velvet Tuft
ed and other Rugs Bookings, Crumb Cloths Stair Oil
Cloths, and Linens, Table do. do. do.
A large stock of Floor Oil Cloths, from yard to
yards wide, various qualities, and will be cut to fit
Rooms and Halls-au of which they will sell to the
cash prompt credit trade as cheap they can be
bought in any of the larger markets
~ To the cash wholesale trade we think we can
offer special inducements, and shall be glad if they
will examine our stock before purchasing
Alexandria, April Is, 1857
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PHILIP IN. HOOFF

FLOUR, GRAIN AND GROCERY MERcHANr,
ETAS REMOVED to No. So, South Union Street,
III ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Particular attention will be paidto consignments
of Produce.
Plaster, Salt, and Groceries furnished atcurrentpr
ces.
Refer to Col. Gro. e. DENEALE, and Messrs. SHACK.
iErr, of Harrisonburg, Rockingham co., Va.
Feb z, 1857.-ly
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u,HE GREAT REMEDY OF THE NINE

rINHE GREAT REMEDY OF THE NINE
J. TENTH CENTURG-For Scroful0us and Can
cerous Diseases Glandllar and White Swelling, Col
ter Malignant Ulcers and Old Sores, letter, Salt
Rheum, Opthalmia, Hip Diseases, Pimples, Blotches
on the Face AID all diseases originating in an impure
state of the blood
KEEP THE BLOOD PURE.-Ssrengthen and in
vigorate the system, and you remove nnetenths ofall
causes of disease and escape much suffering.
DR.. LOUNSBERRY Is cos IMPERIAL DEPU-
RATIVE is especially adapted to fulfil all those i'm
pOrtant particulars 1t pures aud enriches the blood,
invigoraes the whole system and reiiyes patients from
the many dsagreeable feelings connected with dis
ordered state of the liver and stomach. As Tonic it
is invaluable. Females of weak aud debilitatedhab
it, will find it to be valuable medicine for re-inygo-
rating the system This valuable medicine is used ex-
tensvey by the proprietorS in their weil-knowu and
successful treatment of Cancers ScrOfa and Chronic
Diseases its great in etectng cures in these
obstinate and painful Diseases has established its val
ue and popularity wherever t has been used. Those
using the Imperial Depuratiye, will receive special
medical advice from the principal office in Phiadel-
phia each bottle being accompanied with check for
that purpose and by attention to this MATTER the most
difficult case can be cured.
For sale at the Drug Store of Dr.. WM. B. YOUNG,
Staunton Va, sole agent also, for LouNsBERRY 1t
Cos ANTI-PHLoGISrIc ALL-HEALING SALvB
August l9, 1S5I-3m.
BOOKS! BOOKS:! BOOKS!!!-P. 3,
ID PRICE, 100 Main Street, Richmond, Va, pays
strict attention to all orders from the country for San
dqy School Books, Bibles Gad IsstGmeRtS Li5rcry and
Religious Books geRsraly. In ordering by mall the
usual addition for postage should be 20 per cent to the
price of the book, except i'll of the following
which are sent post paid as the retail prices:
Sherwood, by lady in the Valley of Va, 81
Doctrine of Baptsms, BY lev. Geo. d. Armstrong, 81
Christian Doctrine of Slavery, by do, 62c. Manu-
81 of Religious Instruction, by Rev. John j. Hof 25c
Flowers by the Wayside, BY Thos. W. White, 81, 40
and soc.
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
Expository Thoughts ou Matthew, by Rev. J. c.
Ryle. 81 Hodge First Corinthians, 81 Questions
on do 15c. Jacobus Notes complete-Matthew 75c,
Mark and Luke 75c, John 75c, Questions on Jacobus
l5c. Hamilton's Lessons from the Great Biography,
75c. Tue Song of Solomon, by Miss Newton, 75c.-
How Much Shall Give? by Rev. VIM. Arthur. And
other late publications by the Presbyterian Board
Richmond July %, 1857
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rTWE FOLLOWING rs FROM THE RICH
i MOND DISPATCH:
Beautiful Work

We noticed in the fair II ON of the Mechanics lnsti-
tute two cases of Boots and Shoes for Gentlemen and
Ladies, manufactured by our enteiprsing neighbor,
Mr.. alexander Hl which reflects the highest credit
on his skill In the case of Gentemen's Work we no.
ticed two or three pairs of Boots and Shoes that
pass in workmanship anything of the kind we havcev-
er seen, either homemade or imported, and our only
regret is. that he has no 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.. H. highly,
but not more than he deserves.
Dich,nnnd Or+ 1916
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TO THE CITIZENS OF sTAUNTON.
DENNIS g. BROTHER,
DYERSi

RlOHMOND, VlfSUlNlA,
DEG to inform the citizens of Stanton and vicinity
I'D that they are now prepared to execute every de-
scription of Silk, Cotton or Woollen DYElNG or
CLEANSING as well as can be done in New York, or
elsewhere We have new Machinery aud the very best
of Workmen and guarantee 10 give satisfaction to our
patrons Merino Silk and Delain Dresses dyed into
colors to suit the taste of the owners
Shawls of every description dyed and cleansed; Grape
Shawls dyed Scarlet, Crimson or other coors equal
to imported; Velvet dyed nearly equal to new; Silk
Dresses cleaned, and grease or wine stains removed
We intend to do our work equal to any establishment
in the United States and respectfully solicit the pat
ronage of the citizens of Staunton and vicinity.
n. B,-Gentlemen's Garments cleaned and dyed to
look like new. DENNIS & BRO,
Successors TO J. W. HINES,
Franklin ST., opposite Metropolitan Hail.
Richmond Sept. 10, 1S56.-4m. Richmond, Va
WOOD NEWS FOR THE AFFLICTED.
J -DR. PuLLER'S COMPOUND T0LU.-Thea a.
bove preparation is of the most prompt and efficient
remedies cases ofCatarrh Bronchial Affections Colds
Coughs, Hemorrhage of the Lungs, IN fact all aec-
ons of the Throat and Chest that be resored to-
This medicine has tendency of allaying the Cough,
healing the Lungs and Stomach, aud produces free
expectoraton without the cough. In its use no dele
terous effects need be apprehended, while 1t frequent
" effects a cure like charm.
Prepared and sold, wholesale and retail, by
JOHN FULLER, NJ D.,
Halifax street Petersburg, Va.
For sale, wholesale and RETAIL by LAIRD & LINK,
Druggists, Main street, Staunton, ana W. W. MING,
Waynesboro' lAp. 20, lS51.-ly.
VIINE READY.MADE CLOTHING, OF
Il THE BEST FINISH AND LATEST STYLES.
-ROANE & ABBY, having located themselves in
Stanton, (under the Virginia Hotel) would call the
attention of citizens and the public generally TO their
stock of Readymade Clothing, equal TO the best Gus,
tom Work in Fl. and finish. Also, an assortment Of
fine Linen Bosom Shirts Collars Drawers, Socks and
and Gentlemen's Furnishing generally, all of which
they offer at Baltimore prices for CASH.
New Goods receiving every few days, by which
means fresh supply is always on hand.
Goods ordered at the shortest notice.
~" ALI work warranted to give satisfaction.
Stnnntnn Anril 15. lSl7.=tf,
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Fine Groceries for Southern Families
THOMAS HOPE s. CO.,
No. 1872 CHAMBERS STREET, NEW YORK

Established 1920
IMPORTERS and Dealers in all descriptions of Rare
| Old Madeira, Sherry and Port Wines, Finest Old
Brandies, Superior Old Jamaica,St Croix and Antigua
Rum, Old Holland Gin, and every variety of Fine I'm
ported and Domestic Liquors
CHAMPAGNE Sutaine, Meet Chandon and
Mumm's Imperial, Cabinet and Verzenay, Heidseick,
and other Brands.
CLARET AND SAUTERNE-ncludln Chateau
Margaux, Chateau Lattte, Leoville Larose, Margaux
and ST. Julien, Chateau and Haut Sauternes.
HOOK WINES-of Johannesberger, Marcobrunner,
Rudesheimer, Hcckhelmer, Sparkling Hook and Mo-
selle.
SEGARS-ofal all the choicest varieties Elegantes, Re-
galias. Concbas, Operas, Pressed and Communts.
FOREIGN FRUITS-of all kinds, Raisins, Almonds,
Prunes, &c.
HAMS AND TONGUES Burlington, Virginia and
Westphaa Hams, Smoked and Picked Tongues:
GOSHEN BUTTER-in Firkins, Tubs and Stone
Jars.
FOREIGN PICKLES-Sauces, Catsups Sardines,
Capcrs. 0liyes. &c.
PRESERvES-Ea and West India and Domestic.
And full and general assortment OF every variety OF
FINE GROCERIES,.
New York, March 4, 1s57.-1yr.
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"a CENT AMBROTYPEs. ,sssssg.,,,...s,5nsz
Di PRor. POWERS, of ISL Main Aoarss.alss I5SSYl1l

turned 9 ESa7 Egs VIII with nj Al S Se
improvements in the photographic ss9f=s@S-
Art
Having established line Of Steamers 5etareen Ric1-
od ard Fidace for the sole purpose of importing the
enables him to reduce the price of his inimitabe Am
brotypes to 80 Cents each. The AMBROTYPE is a
superior picture in every respect to the old Daguerreo
type They are neither effected by air. water or the
be made for oae AaLf the cost of the Daguerreotype.
PRoF. Powers respectfully solicits call from the
citizens of Staunton and vicinity pledgng himself to
give them the best of licensees for so cents each,
NY GALLERY Isl Main street, Eagle square, Rich
mond Va APRIL 90 '57-tF2S '5S.
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MONEY PAID FOR HIDES
AT WayneSkOrOUgh.

TIME subscriber having purchased the Tanneries Of
4 Matthew Ii. Parry and George W. Deal, in the
town of WaynesboTough, augusta county, Va, is pre-
business. good market will thus be opened for the
sale of Hides of all kinds and cash paid for them
delivery in any quantity that may be offered.
The citizens of Bath Highland Pendleton and Rock
ingham, as we'll as Augusta county, may find it to
their interest to bring their Hides to me. Persons
having large quantities in those Western Counties,
could make arrangements deliver them Depots,
the Railroad and by corresponding on the subject,
much labor may be avoided'in the delivery Mr.. VIM.
Withrow, Jr., the well known merchant at waynes-
borough, has kindly consented to act cashier in my
absence. Those from distance will therefore call ut
his store, where full satisfaction may be obtained
HUGH L. GALLAHEk.
Waynesborough, August 9, 1856-tf
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IMPORTANT NEWS.-The new firm of Low
L ensein Elkan, the successors of Steiner, Bros &
Co., offer the entire Stock AT prime cost
in order to make room for large stock Of Fall and
Winter Goods We shall commence selling off at cost
from the 1st day of August and continue until the 18th
OF September We therefore invite all friends and
customers TO give and this well known house call,
as is the very time for bargains. Remember the
old stand the store house west of the Virginia House.
and opposite John B. Scherrer's Confectionery.
LOWENSTEIN Il ELKAN.
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WESTERN VA. MARBLE WORKS,
AT STANTON AND UARRISONRIIRG

MARQUIS &c KELLEY
HAYE now on hand most splendid supply of Ital-
/ L ian and American Marble, which they are manu-
featuring into Tombs, Monuments, Head and Foot
Stones Table and Bureau Tops Also,some ofthe very
neatest and most chase patterns for Cemetery purpo
ses, with Lambs and other designs, carved to lay
ly on hand Having had long experience in the bus
mess and worked in the most difficult and delicate let
ter carving with great success, they feel assured that
the taste of the most sdious can be pleased at their
work.
They have recently opened branch of their estab-
lishment in the town of larrisonburg, where one of
the partners is ready and prepared to receive orders
All demands promptly attended to.
StanntOn. April % 1856
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- ing recently been employed by Messrs. CRAWFORD
Il DoSAGuE as Superintendent of the STAUNT0N
WOODEN FACTORY, and the establishment having
undergone thorough repair, take pleasure in saying
to the citizens of this end adjoining counties, that
have now on hand full assortment of WOODEN
GOODS, such US and & Kerseys, Satinets, Jeans,
Plain aud Plaid Lindseys, White Fannels, Colored
and Bed Blankets, and Stocking Yarns of all grades
and colors which are warranted perfect and to give
satisfaction in every respect. With tcety gears
Yerience IN tile best UooeR Factory iQ Me State, fat
ter myself that all goods manufactured by will be
found superior to any heretofore offered ~ Mls market.
Also, WANTED $4,000 POUNDS OF WOOL, for
which the highest cash price viii be paid
JAMES 7. 0'R0RK,
Jplv 90 1S5T-2mo SUPERINTENDENT 5. w. T.
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CHEAP BOOTS & SHOEs.-Ladies and Gen
" tlemen visiting Richmond, and having Boots,
Shoes or Trunks to buy, either for themselves chill.
dren or servants, cannot fail to find and be pleased
with the articles above, both in price and quality at
WIN. WALSHS Boot Shoe and Trunk Emporium,
as he has one of the largest best and most beautiful
assorments of everything in our line to be found in
Richmond. Recollect the place, No. 43, sign of the
Big Boot opposite the st. Charles Hotel
Richmond, August ), 1857.
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CALIFORNIA.-Th unders gned has just re-
v turned from the eastern cities, where he learned
al the late improvements relative to the art of HE'LL
O-LIKENESS-TAKING. He will hereafter take chief
" MELAINOTYPE LIKENESSES, "a new style of
picture recently patented y they will neither crumbe
nor break and are susceptible of higher degree of i'm
ISL than any other now produced. They are taken on
Japan iron plates He has just finished Car No. 2, and
will finish No. Gin the course ofhuman events" he
thinks he will then be able to answer all calls that are
made upon him for Pictures both east and west of the
Blue Ridge, which ne could not do during the past
wear He will leave shortly for the White Sulphur
Springs and as soon as he returns with his Galleries
he win visit every store and road of any note IN the
counties of Augusta and Rockingham, TO furnish the
public with good Sky light Pictures, and not with
dark and dngy ones as are furnished by many side
light operators, who travel not for reputation but for
dollars andcents Then those who wish good Pictures
done up with cement paper, to keep out water and
dust, will please wait until one OF these Cars comes
near their doors ID. A. PLECKER.
IuDe 9. 1857