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Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-05-18
Answer TO correspondence,
La New York Ledger.

La INCW GOEkA A<CuBCus
Geographer-Warren is on the o. s.
p. Canal. north of Ohltown.
Sarah Annie.-For tooth-ache, get it
pulled.
Edward. Seven times four is twenty,
eight.
Betsy Jane.-You can cure the colo, by
taking table spoon full of PEPPERMINT every
ten minutes, and soak your feet in boiling
wator.
Iistorian.-Georse Washington was an
American General.
Mary Lou,sa.-You should obtain the
consent OF your parents before you take
such an important step.
Jeseph.-You can obtain shirt collars
at John l.. Weeks.
Doctor.-You are right in employing
paregorc as a remedy for warts.
Jane-Your father is right; it waS Dyid
that slew Goiiah.
MaIia.-For snuffles, apply the handker-
chief frequently To your nasal origin. -'
Ellen.-Do not elope with your lover,
but ret married boldly.
Eliza.-rhere is no such book in the
Bible as Josephus
Sludent.-Your school mistress is cor
rect. Pittsburgh is not the State Capital
Of Ohio.
Mary Susan.-Il the young man treated
YOU as you say, he is no gentleman.
Elizabeth. You caa remove the freck-
les BY washing your face, each morning
with strong solution of aqua fortis.
Young Gentleman. = Your intended
treated you just right.
School Boy.-Al II animals with four lrs'
aye quadrupcds (gencrally.)
Wiliam.-CIuss eyes is not a sufGicleu
excuse for breaking of the engagement
Sophronia. you dislike to wash til,
stockinss so often, get them colord.
Georgicus We don't think the best foo;
even, would make The hen lay moro thar
one egg per day.
Young Astronomer.--Yr ask, "whicl
are the most eccentric Of the heavenly bod
les in their orbils?" We answer the youn;
ladies' of Warren. You ask, What is tn
true cause of the redneSs of the SUM-" w
answer. spreeing it hard, and living HIGH
Thomas.-You can maSe your hair curl
by studying Greek few months. In re
gard to the best mode of carving turkey
YOU should first get the turkey. and the
grasp il firmly.
Hannah.--Take equal parts Of roaste
onions and soft soap, beat well, AMI appl
the mixture hot on going to bed; the corn
will soon disappear.
Old Fogy.--Unless the cramp in II
stomach has becorAe chronic, You can safel
continue To use your old remedy Of brand
an opium. Respecting the gout, you ca
double the quantity Ofopium, and increa'
the brandy.
Almira.-Make a compound Of butt'
AMI sulphur. AMI anoint three times da,
Nochangs Of garments is required. In a.
ditiun, You can exercise with the h1s
brush.
Wal!cr--The author IS correct; til
mouth v0s made To suck cider. chew /,
bacro. and kiss the girls.
Josephine. may be more col
weather during April: you should II
throw of your flannel for at least a mont
Nancy Ann.--In ie.ar To low-necke
dresses, hounces AN tucks. We think 3,
lad better correspond with the editors
the n. Y Ledger" also, respecting II
best tonth powders. geese y"kes. and la
Gil and the best time TO set pallet e-,g
Nc lefer YOU ~ the same sCIen.lhc sarau
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-05-18

CJDon't meet troubles half way-they
are not worth the compliment.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-05-18

EH-There lie no grave SO desolate that
flowers will not At least spring on Il.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-05-18

EdWhat is the lshtest ship that man
ever embarked in? Courtship.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-05-18

THIS remedy has won for itself such notoricty
from its of every variety OF pulmonary disease
that il is entirely unnecessary to recount the evil
dences of its virtues in any community where 1t
has been employed. So wide is the field OF its use
fulness, and numerous the cases OF its cures,
that almost eyery section OF the country a6ounds
in persons publicly known, who have been restored
from alarming and even desperate diseases of the
lungs by its use. When once tried its superiority
over every other medicine Of its Kind is too appa-
rent to escape observation and where its virtues
known, the public no longer hesitate what antdote
to employ for the distressing and dangerous afec-
to our climate. Not only in formidable attacks
upon the lungs; but for the milder varieties Of
COLDS, CoUoIIs, HoARsENEss, &C.; and for Chill
il is the pleasantest and safest medicine that
can be obtained.
As it has long been in constant use throughout
this section, VIC need not do more than assure the
people its quality is kept up 20 the best that ever
has BEEN and that the genuine article il sold BY p
d. REED, Druggist, Court st., Pomeroy
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-05-18
u. WHITES & CO.,
Oil D.n,,.;ofn.o

so Leonard Street, New York.
DR.. Morse's Indian Root Pills are sold
bv all dealers in Medicines.
Agents wanted in every town, village and hamlet
the land. Parties desiring the agonct will address
above for terms. ...-
Price 25 cents per box, FIVE boxes will
be sent on receipt Of 81, postage paid.
Dee. %, 1857. ~
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-05-18

ryThe following take-off, from the
Warren Chronicle" is excellent. Ii will
be best appreciated by those familiar with
the style Of the N. Y. ''Ledger's" "An-
swers to Correspondents"
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-05-18
HoLLOWAY'S OINTMENT.

In cases Of Salt Rheum, where medical waters.
tions, and every recipe OF the pharmncopQa ha
proved useless, the Ointment win accomplish thS
Ough cure. Fever sores heal quickly under its
huehec, and It's rea king effect upon contracted sine
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-05-18

''Nature's Guide, - a new and popular Work, fun
of valuable advice and impressive Warning, alike
calculated tO prevent years of misery, and thou
sands OF lives. is distributed itOut charge, and for
warfed by mail. prepaid to any post Office in the
United states, "n receiving ordeI phti"-ng tN o
FCJtigv st"Inls. julIJEl
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-07-30
PUBLIC SALE OF Valuable REAL

B1Y virtue Of decree of the Circuit Court tor the
ID county of Culpeper, pronounced Mt the June term
ls5s shnl ON the 10th and 18th days of august next
proceed TO SELL at auction the highest bidder the real
estate OF the late Ambrose Bi of tho county OF Cul
pepper, consisting of HOUSES aud LOTS In the town Of
Fairfax, and two TRACTS OF LAND a few miles distant
,herefr0m
The Houses and Lots the sold the 10Th OF Augu,t
at Cupeper c. H. are situated on Main ST., one square
from the public buildings and lew hundred yards from
the Depot OF the Orange and Alexandra Railroad In full
view OF the latter The Houses consist OF three Dwellings
with all necessary oulhouscs store house, very de-
srabe staud and three shops, all In good repair, and
rent from year to year without nny difficulty.
The landed estate will be divided TO suit purchasers,
IL emSrsee. ,bs beautiful estate Of MLLwooD the late
residence of Captain A. P Hill decd pleasantly situated
along tho hoad winters OF Beaver Dam Run, two miles
from Culpeper Courthouse, adjoining the lands OF
Messrs John II. Rxsy, A. g. Sims, Hon John 5 Pcndle-
ton and others, and bounded side by the horo'
Gap Tar1pk Th sf. to O" ssb
feds all under good fencing, mostly ct chestnut rails
with abundant supply Of good running water in each
The tmbeis mostly of oak pine chestnut ana hickory
The improvements are large story dwelling, with
four rooms the main door, five rooms above, ana
large dining in the basement; good kitchen, at
aen n H.a House. Poultry House
&C The yard Il well laid Of, and handsomely Inter
spersed with towers and shrubberya COED GRisT ANp
,ire; two Stables, Carriage House, and very large
Cow Shelter with loft enough to hold 100 600 pounds o
hay. s.o,, ,,, co,r,
House known az tho "Resd Tract" adjoining the lands
of VIM Read and Others will be sold at the same time
and place as the Millwood Tract.
DThs Terms credit Of one, two. three and four
yssrs Except to the Houses and Lots-oncfourb o.
he purchase money Of which will be required in CASH. the
purchaser giving bond with approved personal security
for four equal for the land and three for the
hou,.. and lots, to bear interest from the day Of sale
sSlo annually on the whole. Tbs legal lille will be re
tanned until The whole of tho purchase money s paid
For any further information this address the
,pbscrbor at Losust Dale Madison county, Va, or Mr.
Thomas o. Flint or Mr.. Thomas Hill, at Culpeper court
house either of whom will tnke pleasure In showing the
pNr' WILLIAM A. HILL,
I,n. o ,v,ds Commissioner 5. c. {.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-07-30
MONUMENT TO PRESTON s. BROOKS.
The New York Tribune" says:

1--WE are glad to see that common decepcy, and the
sentiments of civilized society, are beginning 10 re-
establish their supremacy. even in South Carolina
We Judge go from the reported inscription on monu'
ment about be erected over the grave OIL Preston
g. Brooks. Had that inscription chmed IN with 'h-
ideas proclaimed by 30 many public meetings som.
two years since, and apparently at that tne 'ne a.
most unanimous sentimeDt OF Soutn CaroHna, th-
murderous sssault upon Mr.. sumner would have
f,ured 10 Brooks epaph as an act of singular meFi;
and glory. AZ il is the monument, though II men
lions his election Congress, observes discreet 81
lance as 10 what he did there. 1t merely mentions
that be died Washing ,on-of his sctions there II
Gays nothing. 1t does, indeed speak OF him as ever
able, manly, just and heroic but lapdary geherai''
ties of thar sort never understood TO mean suy
thing in particular. We conclude, therefore, 'ns'
Brooks friends are already bsgnniu2 10 iooA, VII"
secret shame and regret, upon the conduc. mnGn; ,;
while Brooks wac alive, they so louoly aPP'auued'
This New York trsducer Of the dead is mistaken
Preston s. Brooks, though dead, yet lives IN the me-
morv of the people Of Virginia, as we'll a. South Ca
-;rdaad the entire South admres he noble anc
Gifted Brooks and deeply lamsnts his early and no
timely end. 1t is with pleasure that vs hear moou
nent is TO be erected to bis memory; and Virginia, il
o.rmitted land we suggest the idea, would gladly
contribute stons to mark her appreciation of the
manly heroism of the gallant Brooks. The "lspi
dsry generalities that msy adorn that tomb will
not require mention of the deed in the Senate Chs N
ber-tbat lives in the hearts Of true Southern cf
al parties and thers it will remain, untarushed by
me aud unefaced by events. We say, taen. let th'
monument rice, by the voluntary Contributions OIL ine
entire South. And since even death has DOL senceo
bis epemiss aud the syoophsutic whine Of the eaHfd
hyooorits 10 daily seeking to bring odium upon h''
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-07-30
RED SWEET SPRINGS,


yDNHESE SPRINGS are situated thirty miles from tne
Western terminus, at Oakland, OF the Central Kali
road from which there is ample Stage accommodation
for all passengers wishing visit this pace aso sixteen
miles Ens, from the Greenbrier White sulphur, one mile
from the Old Sweet Springs and tortyeish miles est
from Eonsack Salem the Virginia and Tennessee
Railroad from which place there is constantly iu sup
ply of Stages convey Passengers:
These Waters are Chaybeate differing in their gas
eous aud saline nsreden,s varying their temperature
from 3 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit forming two ladies and
one Red Sweet Baths the most exhilarating
and delightful Baths in the United States There also
another Bath Spring the Hotel precisely similar
In temperature and effects as the Old Sweet one mile
from this giving vsiters this place the advantage oi
the waters of places The Waters are Tonic Ate-
ratiye and Aperept suited 10 cases OF extreme pepy
Uarrhosa of the obstinate character also, Rheu.
tnasu Cutaneous Affections and Chronic Diseases oi
the Stomach, Liver Spleen, &c. (Refer to the va
rous authors on the Mineral Springs o Virginia LOT He
TSere are on the premises Reading Room, furnished
with variety of newspapers from oil parts OF tho Union
Also, Billiard Rooms, Ten Pin Alleys, and other
The services Of Winters Band of Music, OF Baltimore
have been secured.
The Proprietor having the satisfaction TO know that he
has ryep satisfaction heretofore 10 bis visiters, ana 70
sustain the high reputation OF the Sweet has induced
him TO extend his accommodations; hattering himself
that his future labors will Insure full portion OF the pup
lie patronage.
way. Y. Diho.
Red Sweet Syringe Va. July s-cts
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-07-30
June 2-cwtl

V7IRGINIA--lN cHANCERY Rules held In the
y Clerks Office OF the Circuit Court Of Buckingham
County, on Monday the 9Th day of July. 1853:
Nathan A. Holman, administrator Of John Guthrey,
decd, iia'n'ih'
versus
Elizabeth Gu,hrey. VIM P. Guthrey, John g. dnthIey
lame. 8. Guthrey, Daniel T. Guthrey Rebecca N Fer
suson formerly Guhrey Iamos shepherd and Elizabeth
Martha his wife formerly Guthrey Joseph L. Guthrey,
Mary s. Guthrey Pondsxter w. Guthfsy; es Emily Jane
GutSrey Nathan D. Guthrey, Nancy G. GnthIey heIiah
Guthrey and Matthias L. Guthrey the last SIX OF whom
Ths object of this suit close the Of
the estate of John outhrey and distribute the
raj nteress And appearing by an adsyt in thi. suit
that the defendants jaime, s. uthrey Daniel Guthrey
Rebeccs N Ferguson and James Shepherd and Elizabeth
E. hi. wife are not inhabitants Of this State on the plain.
t motion i, is ordered ha, the said absent defendants
do within one month after due publication Of this
order and do what necessary to protect their interest
Richmond Enquirer public Newspaper puosnea N tne
City of Richmond for four weeks ano poaeo
Ar hs front door Of the courthouse OF this county on the
first day of the next county court
A copy-Teste,
Jn,v aa-.u4v R. K. IRVING, c. 6.
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NOTICE,

EDY virtue Of Deed OF Trust executed by Thomas j.
ID BOYD and wife, dated the 2sth day Of May 1856
and recorded in the Clerks Offices of the Comfy Courts
of Giles and Wythe, shall on MONDAY the 9Th day oi
August 1853 before the front door of Giles Court Heuse
sell TO the highest bidder ior cash. OF land y
ing in the Valley Of Wolf Creek in Gies county, Va
one containing Bic acres and the othor l,J00 acres
These lands lie twelve miles from Giles Court House. and
about thirty FIVE from Wythevie. There is " turnpike
being constructed through both tracts.
Also In pursuance Oft be same deed shall, THURS
DAY. the 2th day of August 1885, sen the highes, bid
ier cash. In front OF the Court House door OF Wythe
county Va Tract Of Land lying In and adjoining the
acres.
This tract has been laid of In lots suitable for building
purposes and as between the Court House and the Rail
,toad Depot X G. KENT, Trustee.
I'd
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VOLUME LV.
RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
pA1Ly, sRarwEEKLY, AND wRxKLy.
'is,,,r DJNSAvANT. TYLER d WISE
TIE K NJ S:

psper, seven dollars per Hnnurn, and at tht
n ny icsrs it taken Tor shorter period than on.
- eI,bs Semi Weekly. nve dollars per annuln ane
) 'w SIX months. payable in advance. For th'
h r.,s,-er a. yer srnum. or six copies for $40.
rs h'S,'ssy IN advance When letters containing
8; by mail, they must be registered, or they
|r' .,r;.s ot the writers.
:: FIRMS OF ADVERTISING.
n,,,y Exav,RER-for TIN hnes or less, mrs
\ 'HS csn,s, aud every succeeding iuscr TWEEN
80 II fin.cr,cd twice a week or three times
Fr' e., yand halt ,ccnts for achiuserton aite'
y ny when Inserted only once week fifty cent
- ...ssxi,wKsklY For TIN lnes or less. mrs
K ;S .r,ynse gents; for each subscqGcat insertion
.aen Inserted only once week seventy'hv'
- T.ryry For rES .ines or less, frat inser
j'aS Wv. c.u,s for each continuance fifty cents
s's"'; ,,yt,.e.s are Charged s35 Tor one square o
g" g. ;ar ;So squares, snd In that proportion
is', .,.,,e,,,s of a greater length, except Auc
';s, ';'',"s'V',rs AZ charged slo0, paper inc!udedo
- T. irrgre, snd Tributes Respect, exceeding
(F a.. are charged tor as advertisements.
Is! 49, is.auce mus, be accompanied with 'h'
~. or satisfactory references, to insure exeea
:: ;,e, 20 ,.is oice may be re,nited per mail IL
n r.ab.e Ra.k notes, II registered, atthe RISK u
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-07-30
TIE CAss-HERRAE TREATY.

NEW YORK, July % Toe New York IIm,s N:
letter from Panama correspondent containing taa
substance Of Gen Csss letter. TO President Anrfin"s
the subject of his refusal sign the risarr trsay
He accuses bs latter Of insulting rhls Government IN
Eithholding treaty. sfer pledge 10 Gen. Lnmar.
who had been cent rhers asa special messenger a.
Ca.s demands, AZ the only repar-,on. r-urn o. fh-
;r=aty as rar6ed by the Assembly 10 regard I" the
iZsrs OF American citizens 10 Nicsrasua' s' iha'
A. Vs.biny,to hes no olher recourse but 10 o-ooc
he matter by ,enning proper naval force to occupy
-, IN aida NJ the IeIbmus.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-07-30

SALE OF LAND IN CHESTERfIELD
nURSUANT to the provisions OF decree oil the CIR
Il cult of Chesterfield county, made on the 7ih
day OF May 1857, in the Of Goode Chestharn and
ais Plaintiffs,
Against
Joseph Cheathsms administrator and alS. Defendants,
We the undersigned Commissioners will sell In the
County of Chesterfield, Wednesday, the hret day OF
September 1855 the residence of Alfred A. Chcatsnn.
all the REAL ESTATE OF Joseph Cheaham, decd, con-
tanning three Tracts OF Land TO wit
One Tract of Land containing hundred and eleven
acres being the land which Joseph Cheathan resided
previous his death, with dwelling and other houses
the same.
One other Tract of Land containing four hundred and
seventy acrcs Rdjoning the above land and having
dwelling house and other necessary out houses oa the
same.
One other Tract of Lund, containing three hundred
and seventy and halt acres lying Deep Creek About
woirds OF this 10 good low grounds and the high
land also very fertile This tract also has dwelling
house it, but other buildings of any value.
The above lands will be sold for 0nebird OF the pur.
chase money be paid in cash. and the remainder IN one
and years The credit payments to be secured by
bonds with good security and the title retained fur
her surety until the whole Of the purchase money shall
be fully paid
The above lands will be surveyed before the day Of
SALE and II deemed advisable by the Commissioners will
be sod in tracts and lines differing from the old tracts
and the old lines
Persons wishing view the land do By calling
ON either Of the Commissioners.
,, . I3s HG,vsS0 aoopE Hi, K,ysos ,cOm'rs
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-07-30
ILLINOIS POLITICS.

The following correspondence of the New York
Times - gives, we have no doubt, perfectly cor
rect opinion to the result In Illinois. We scarcely
expected to find such an admission in the columns oil
the ablest Black Republican journal. The ability
with which the Times ia now conducted should be
ubore the little, narrow sectionairn Of BLACK hepuu
licanism-itis putting ts light under bushel." The
narrow mindedness Of Black Republicsnism may do
for the Tribune the Times " should he above
,uch folly.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-07-30
AUCTION SALES.
DESIRABLE RESIDENCE AND LAND
-

I'm accordance with the will of the late George Hanil.
II ton, deceased, offer for sale the farm which lie
resided, called Forest Hill
situated in the county Of Spotsylvania, Va about
FIVE miles below Frederick- burg, near the fapphhan-
mock river. with the Richmond and Potomac Railroad
passing through II.
The nechborhood offers every sochbe inducement,
while Fredericksburg is accessible by an hours ride,
over fine road
The farm, consists of two tracts Forest Hill which
drod and fortyhrce ncres hundred of which in
wood The other, short distance from the frat, contains
hundred wholly in wood and has been used
a OF fuel and timber. All the necessary build.
ings for farming purposes Rranary houses stables
carriage house, nrgrocabins, &c, are well located ana
in good order.
The dwelling house is a c0mmodous building Of wood,
containing eight rooms in perect repair, situated on an
eminence that overluoks the whole psntatop and COM
mands beautiful and extensive view OF the Rappahan
mock Valley, far the eye rcach prospect 30
varied and attractive is rarely be found All the neccs
sary Offices kitchen. meat houses dairy, icahouse &e
also In good order. The land very productive well
adapted to the growth OF wheat oats and grass and
i'll good order for cultivation.
MassapOIax passes through the farm for consid
cradle distance, aurding abundant supply OF water
for stock during the dryes; There good or.
Of the pures the place Its perfect heslthiu
beauty Of location and other advantages make this
most desirable abode.
Persons wishing to view the premises ara invited to do
so; they will be shown by the overseer MIR. Stevens.
Terms of sale acoor. ludatng and made known ap.
picHtion me.
The above property If sold privately, Of which due
notice will be given will be offered at public auction
the premises TO the highest bidder. Wednesday, the
18th August next GEORGE HAMILTON, JR.,
Executor Of George Hamilton, deceased.
Address,. o., Brandy Station, Cupepcr Co. Va
AM 4
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-07-30
NEW BOOKS RECEIVED.

From Geo. Nj. West We have received the Angus
number of Harper" Also, "The Family Aquarium
or, Aqua-Vivarium "a new pleasure" for the do
mestic circles being familiar ard complete instructor
upon the subject of the construction, fitting up, stock
ing and maintenance Of the Blural and Marine Aqua
ria, or Ocean and River Gardens. BY Henry D. But
Ter. One volume-cloth. Price 50 cents.
An Aquarium is merely eubettuts for the old
fashioned fsh globe. 1t has this extraordinary advan
tsge over the fish globe, ,however-ihe water in neee
never be changed The ladies will comprehend, in 4
moment, how readily this improvement relieves them
of world of labor, and converts into labor of love
what was before q tedious and provoking daily ne
cessi,y The book before us describes the whole pro
cess of constructing and furnishing aquarium, ar
article of parlor furniture which hds recently become
much in vogue at the North; and when properly
constructed ought to be useful ard interesting vel
ornamental
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-07-30
..-crpI UOTEI., FINCASTLE, VA.

WI ~ 81 IA one OF the most pleasantly SITUATED
H., n';v ~ IN. Valley OF virginis, and s now ready
mountains Persons going to and from the
-, Ind ,tis delightful retreat Tor several DAYS
has d,;ed up his Sulphur Spring, one n.ae
b. and parties will. find this dehghuU
y, w. 49, or can be furnished with comfortable
-: va ~ and from the Spring The proprietor
ling rha, no house in Virginia, can furnish
st' ,f5ods;ons than this, situated as is in
pIea.y and surrounded by Sceuery OF the most
|,..- ..", &c address the undersigned AZ Fncastle.
...s F. WOLTZ.