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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-11-28
HOWARD ASSOCIATION !
PHILADELPHIA.
important AnnOunCGme

TO all persons offlcred with Spxral Diseases
L such as SPERMATORRHGA, SEMI
IMPOTENCE. GONOR-
RHGA, GLEET, SYPHILIS, thu Vice OF
ONANISM, or SELF-ABUSE &c. &c.
The HOWARD ASSOCIATION, in view
Of the awful destruction of human life caused
by Sexual diseases, and the decep'ions praC-
tised upon the unfortunate victims OF such
diseases by Qnacks, have directed their Con-
sulting Surgeon, as a CHARITABLE ACT
worthy of their name, TO give MEDICAL AID.
VICE GRATIS, to all persons thus afflicted,
who apply by letter, with description OF their
condition, (age, occupation, habits OF life, &C.
and in cases of extreme poverty and suffering,
% FURNISH MEDICINES FREE OF
CHARGE.
The Howard Association is a benevolent In
stlution, established by special endowment, fer
the relief Of the sick and distressed, afflicted
with "ViruIcnt and Epidemic Diseases 1t has
now surplus of means, which The Directors
have voted to expend in advertising the above
notice. 1t is needless to aid that the Associa
ton commands the highest Medical skill of the
age, and will furnish the m 81 approved modern
treatment.
Jast Published, by the Association, Report
on .SpermatorrhGa, or Seminal Weakness, the
vice Of Onanism, MasturbatiOn or Self-Abuse,
aud other Diseases OF the Sexual Organs, Wy the
Consulting Surgeon, which will be sent by
mail, (in a sealed enveIope,) FREE or
CHARGE, on the receipt of two STAMPS
for postage.
Address. DR.. GEO. r. CALHOUN, Con
sultng Surgeon, Howard Association, No. ?
South NINTH Street, Philadelphia, Pa. BY
order Of the Directors.
GEO. FAIRCHILD, Secretary.
EZRA ID. HEARTH ELL, President
June G. 1857. 29-ly
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Agency OF LITE & FIRB INSURANCE..
B. w. HERBERT.

CONTINUES to give prompt attention 20 all
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Hartford Fire Insurance Company, Hartford,
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With an experience of nearly eight years in
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Dwelling Houses, Stores, Mills, Barns, Fac
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In all cases of loss, particular attention is
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Agent for Jefferson County, Va.
P. S.-Agent's Post Office, Charlestown
zIz@ Mr.. Herbert will visit Shepherdstown
OH the lst Saturday in each month.
October II, 1851. 49-ly*
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THE most superbly illustrated Magzine ever
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See advertisement headed Brilliant Prospec-
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u For membership apply to JOHN NJ.
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II Capital orer $4,000 aud constantly in
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BRlLLlAN L PROSf EC L y -
FOURTH YEAR OF THE
Cosmopolitan Art Association
THE FAMOUS
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'DE PURCH AS I'D for six thousand collars,
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of the
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at which time the awards will take place.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
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\ Certificate in the Awards of Premiums,
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u For membership apply to JOHN M.
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town. November II 1851. l-St
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-11-28

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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-11-28

I AIDES DRESS GOODS.--Black
j. and Coiored Figered Silks, Plain
Black and Colorel Mouselins, Striped and
Figured do, Debage, Best Styles Cali
cos, for sale by
Novl5 John H. McEadree.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-11-28

BOOTS AND SHOES.-Ladies Black
. and colored Caters, thick and thin
soled Morocco Shoes, chiIdrens thick and
thin soled Slippers, Boots and Shoes,
Mems and Boys thick and thin soed
Shoes. Mems Oak bottom Nailed Boots,
Boys do, for sale by
Novl5 John II. Wc Endree.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-11-28
A VALUABLE GIFT.

Each new subscriber will receive with the
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nd beautiful glass pointed Indehble Pencils
just imported from Europe, and for whi-h we
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For list of premiums and fall particulars, adj
dress
HALL e. WEST, Publishers. New York.
These Pencils supplied to the trade at
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August 20, s57. 4-3m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-11-28

NOA1.-Persons in want Of Cumber-
" land and Anthracite Coal, caa be sup
piled BY leaving orders with us. Cash
on delivery. tI.
March IA Rentch g. Sone6rdkeT.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-11-28
NOTICE.

THE notes and accounts due Daniel ".
i Cameron. have been transferred tome.
Those Indebted 10 him will please call
Immediately and settle their Indebtedness.
SepI26 JACOB STALEY.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-11-28

CALT.-2OO sacks Ground Alum and
- Fine Salt, for sale. Terms Cash.
Sept 6 Rentch &. SfOne6raker
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-11-28

T HAVE a very good RIFLE, for sale
i cheap. J. ii. McENDREE.
February 9, 1856. l2-u.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-11-28

DLEACHEp, UnbIeached and Lead
ID coored Canton Flannels. for sale low
bv JACOB STALEY.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-11-28

WELF-SEALING Preserving Jars for
- sale by Rentch g. Co.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-11-28
BUTCHERING.

The Old Butcher On the Turf Again
THE undersigned has again commenced
/ Butchering in all its various branches,
at the old stand, where families can be
supplied with & 4
Beef, Veal and Mutton. III
Beef twice a week, viz Wednesday and
Saturday mornings, aud Mutton daily.
All for the cash, without respect TO per-
sons. He hopes by strict attention TO
business 10 merit the same patronage that
has heretofore been so kindly extended
him, He also takes this method OF in.
forming Farmers and others having stock
to dispose Of that they will do well TO call
upon him as he wishes and is prepared TO
purchase 500 head Of stock.
WIN. II. CROWL.
Shepherdstcwn, Sept. II, 1887. #
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-11-28

NOFFEE.-Lovers Of fine favored
Y Cofiee's are invited TO call and exam
Inc our stock OF Rio and Government Java
Coffees. A good article FOR l23 cents.
AprillS 80 III ReRich & Co.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-11-28

SYRUP, n. .. and Porto Rico Molas-
y ses, for sale by RenlCh g. Co.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-11-28

4 FRESH supply of Drugs, such as
AZ Castor Oil, Sweet Oil, British Oil,
OIL Spike, Laudanum, Railways Ready
Relief, Essences and Spices of all kinds,
April 25 RentCh &. Co
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-11-28

WAITS AND CAPS.--A large stock oil
* Mems and boys Black and colOred
SLOUGH Hats, black and fancy cloth Caps,
Mems High crowned Slouches, silk Hats
for sale by John IL. bcEadree.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-11-28
sim ERR " ARE.

such as Coffee and Tea Sets, Pitchers, GObleis,
CUPS, Baskets, Casters, Haaers, Spoons, Forks,
and Ladies, Desert, Cake, Pastry, Butter, Fish
aud Crumb Knires, Sails, .Ngfineers, MAJ Picks,
&c, all of which are duplicated in Plated
Ware, superb Plated EpTgnes and Plateau.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-11-28

A VERY superior lot of Tobacco and
II Cigars, ust received and for sale.
April % Rentch &. Co.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-11-28

TTPDEGRAFF'S fashionable silk Hats
y for sale by RentCh g. Co.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-11-28

u AGS.-l0,OO0 pounds of Rags wan
-lO ted in exchange for goods or cash.
April % Rentch g. Co.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-11-28

Z | n S f Y S, &c.-6-4 PULLED, 3D.
~ Plaids, Yarns, for sale by
Nov Is John H. McEadrPe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-01-14

Medicines.
PERUVIAN SYRUP,

Fnr ria oS-s ~ De,p,pssd. Lies- Compliant.
Dr3F's, F'E'cigiH. III fTtsHt DISEASES Of sos
Lungs and BroHehraI FdS,as"I B,iss, Sen
ral Debility, Re.
Il has attained high reputation and been ex-
tensively used IN Boston and other cities Of the
East, has been received and Is now offered FOR
sale by Il ID GILMAN, special agent, $50 Penn
sylvania avenue, as also by the general agent cor
neT of L. and 81 streets, Navy Yard.
The proofs Of Its efncacy are so numerous, so
well authen ticated, and Of such peculiar eharac-
ter tina! sufferers cannot reasonably hesitate to
ceive the profered aid.
The Peruvian Syrup does not profess 20 be a
eKrs-aA, bu; its range Is extensive, because many
diseases, aPpdrfnfiy unlike, are intimately re-
Lated, and, proceeding from one cause, may be
cured by one remedy.
The class Of diseases for which the Syrup pro-
vices a cure, Ia precisely that which has so ofen
ha He'd the highest order OF medical skill. The
facts are tangible, the witnesses accessible, and
the safety and efacaoy OF the Syrup incontovsrt.
ibis.
have snslyzed the medical pre- paratioa called
the Peruvian Syrup, with reference to the number
and kind Of active substances contained In il and
the durability Of the compound as phsrmaceuti
cal article. The metallic compounds Of arsenic
antimcny, mercury and zinc are not present, nor
Is II possible 10 detect in it the slightest indica-
ton Of any metallic and mineral poison Its or
ganic constituents do not iaclude opium, or sny
Of the drugs yielding poisonous principles The
constituents, when separated, are net even acT; id
10 the taste. IL Is preparation scientifically and
skiful!y compounded, possessing all the dufabil-
ity Of spirtuors tnCture without It's OF ice ton
able qualities and TIE activity OF It's leading con-
stituent is preserved through the judciOus adap-
tation OF its solvent; The point here attained has
been freq uently and unsuccessfullv sought after
GY phaInaceutists. Respectfully,
A A. HAYES, ND
Assayer 10 State Of Massachusetts
No ID BoTlston street, Boston, I'd Nov 1855.