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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-01-20
ALEXANDRIA ADVERTISEMENTS.
flames CARLIN, NO 63 ~
u E;no otroat Alayandria. IVA, ~

JAMES CARLIN, NO 63
y King street, Alexandria, Va.
would respectfully invite tho attsn. OD
ton of dealers generally, to his large O
and well selected stock Of HAKpwARE ~@10
and CUTLERY before purchasing elsewhere, as he teela
assured of being able to offer suchnducements to deal
ers us will be satisfactory in every respect Ills stooK
consists in part of the following; viz:
RIM Mortice, Stock Pad and Till LOCKS KNIVES ana
Forks every description Pocket Knives; Scissors
Fast and Loose Butt Hinges; Parliament strap, T.,
&C., do; Augers Anger Butts; Brace ana Bitts
Planes Of all kinds Saws of all kinds; Stair hods
Coffee Mills Grass Grain and Brer Scythes; plated
and common Spoons; Forks andLadles; Axes Hatch
cts Hammers Sledges Anvils, Vices, Bellows, Steel,
Files, Rasps Combs, Brushes CowBells, Handouts,
Ovens, Pots Skillets Griddes Playing Cards etc., etc.
so, 600 lights Sash, of all sizes. ..-.
Alexandria, April 4, lS57-to mar Is, '5s olnsiIl-
CEORGE w. HARRIS ON,N-eS&BFFss,
VI Union and Queen street Docks, AL 49, =. ,
exapdra Va dealers in Groceries, Liquors, Fish, and
Provisions generally Orders and consgnments prompt
ly attended to- Liberal advances made on all consgn
ments of Grain. .......
FISH! FISH!
500 bbls. of new Nova Scotia Herring,-:$5.
200 {" Potomac Family Shad Herring,-$S
200 g &c Mackerel, No. l, 2 and A.,
100000 ID C Prime Grand Bank Cod Fish,
NOW III S'0'e anu AZ 'A'' GEO. W. HARRISON,
Union and Queen street Docks,
April 4, '57-to mar 10, 5o Alexandra, va
SJTABLERiS AGRICULTURAL SALTS; BETTEF
y than Guano Composed of Phosphate of Lime
Sulphate of Ammonia Nitrate Of Soda, Muriate ofSo
da, Sulph. ofSoda, Sulph. of lime, Carb OF Potassa
combined in such proportions as have been found
successful by experiment and the best authors OF
Agricultural Chemistry advise and also such as Whea
and othercereas require for their vigorous growth
containing no inert ingredient, the consumer save
the expense of transportation on any but active sub
stances Prepared by
h. H. STABLER, Chemist.
No. 1876 King, Corner of Washington st.
Alexandria, Feb. %, lS57.-1y
WINDOW FURNISHING STORE.
UsP. CLARKE, No. 1853 King Street, AteTGn
-. drta, would respectfully invite the attention
persons in want Of Window Furnishing and lnterio
Decorations to his large assortment of De LANES Lac
and Muslin Curtains, Gilt Cornices, Bands and Pins
Gilt and Transparent Shades, Buff, Blue and W NIT
Holland Reed Blinds, Landscape Wire Shades. CoroS
Tasses, Loops, Gimps &C. All goods in my line vii
be sold cheap they can be bought this side OF New
York. .-
~ Curtains and Shades hung in the latest styles
Parlor Church and Store Shades hung to order
Alexandria, March, IA, 1S57-ly
DERUVIAN GUANO.-The subscribers hav
made arrangements with Messrs. +. Baneda Z
Bro TO receive their supply of Guano this season a.
rect from the Csiacha Islands, and are thereby enable
to offer the article to their agricultural friends at low
er prices than it can be procured In any other marke
in the State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-01-20

CTOVES! STOVES NV. j. POINTS has o
- full assortment of Cooking Parlor and Box Stoves,
Coal Crates, Wooden Buckets, Baskets, Brooms, Ash
and Coal Buckets, and Tin Ware of all kinds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-01-20
Liquors..

Richmond, Feb. z, Is57-Iy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-01-20

V1UREKA IRON FA TORY
II of all Patterns Of Crates Tenders, Summer Fronts,
Vaults, Doors, and all kinds of Wrought and Cast
Iron Work. 2I6 Main street, between 9Th and 9Th, east
side, Richmond, Va.
Richmond, Feb. Z, 1957-ly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-01-20
KEROSENE OILS, DISTILLED FROM

II EROSENE OILS, DISTILLED FROM
IN COAL, mot EXPLOSIVES. l-Seeursd6 By Letters Pot
saThe different grades of these celebrated Oils suit
able for Machinery of all kinds, Binnacle aud Family
USE can be had Of the undersigned also of the Whole
sale Oil Dealers aud Druggists in the city oNew York.
and of the authorized Local Agent of the Company in
in this place. AUSTENS,
General Agents, Kerosene Oil Co.,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-01-20

e0 CENT AMBROTYPES. JRsg,ss. Z. -, zaszg
CU PROF. POWERS, of Isl Main 1s45fE E5ISS1p
Street, RICHMOND, Va, has just re- sgglS&Ly
turned from Europe with all the late lkSt&ES &Mw
improvements in the photographic -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-01-20

~ Local Agencies granted on application as a.
bove Orders should specify the description of lamp
or machinery for which the oil is wanted.
June g. lS51-1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-01-20
wM. W. GwATHNEY. q. n. GwATHNEr.
w. & G. GWATHMEY,
PRODUCE COMMISSION MERCHANTS,

Richmond. Sept. JIG. 1857.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-21
MARRIED.,

On the 18th inst, by Rev. ]. G. Wheat Mr.. JOIN
GRILls, of Morgan county, Mo-, 10 Miss CoRNkLiA a.
4. ABNEY, of Augusta county
Al the residence of Jacob G. Doyle, in Highland
county, va, by the Rev. John ;. Fnlnn, MI, JOHN
BIRD, of PocahOntas county, TO MISS oLI'E DoALA'
In Marion, on Wednesday evening, the Sth inst TS,
by Rev. d. F. Palmer, Prot VIM 4; FsrEKs VI a,, mt
ory and Henry College, to Miss mARGAkAr' ""usu
ter of Jas. w. Shelley, Esq.
On the 9th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Bittinger, Mr. ia
coo GEM, of Augusta county, to Miss SARAH CArHA
HINE, Youngest daughter of Mr.. VIM. Barger N0ck
bridge county.
MAY tine bright star OfLovE be their guide from ABOVE
TO light up their pathway below, s,,.. h,o..
That they sweetly may rest IN the lana Oh Tue S
Where rivers Of happiness flow.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-21
North Western Home journal QG'ce,

CHICAGO, lLL, NV. 4, Low.
Messrs. Seth w. Fowle & Co., Boston-Gentlemen
yonr GxycrxArEp BlrrEns should be better known in
tine western country for have among us thousands
Who are suffering from Dyspepsia feel that l am
indebted to your Bitters tor my recovery from TINS
I'D nv COMPLAINT was aggravated by too close con-
dpement dcspaired Of relief and considered ny
self homeless dyspeptc concluded to try the Ok
ygenated Btters, and wise conclusion 1t proved 70
be- have taken in all four bottles, ana 0e cutea,
GItbouch rather a small man, my present weight is
80 mounds. Your Bltters need only TO be known to
have very extensive sale in this section of the
try. hesPPyG.Iuiifi ;; 49, rr,,o, &
None genuine unless signed ii. BUTTS on the wrap
Prepared only by SETH W. FOWLE 4 CO., Bos-
ton Mass, to whom all orders should be addressed
nm NV DR. r, H 81. G. Kinney DR.. Il. S. Eichelber-
yer i Bro, and by DR.. w. B. Young.
1S5S--lw
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-21
!, CLOTHING TRADED
FALL. 1858.

|nURING the past Summer have greatly enIarg-
~ ed and improved our House., and have now as
large, we'll lighted and conveniently arranged Sales
Rooms as are to be found in our city. We have made
these improvements to meet the wants of constantly
increasing trade and beg leave 10 advise wholesale and
retail dealers that we have now in store and daily re-
ceiving, the largest and most desirable STOCK OF
CL0PHING we have exhibited, or TO be found in
the South. We have now been engaged in the trade
in this city for TWENTY YEARS, and having thus OBJ.
tanned full knowledge of the wants of the markets.
and being more largely Engaged in the manufac-
ture and sale Of Clothing than any other House
in the State, we believe offer the greatest induce
ments to purchasers. BY every arrival we shall
make additions to our stock of all that is new and
fashionable, and purchasers will at all times find
complete assortment of superior quality Clothing
sale upon LIBERAL TERMS. e@ sf@ b
Wholesale and Retail departments distinct and on
separate floors An examination of our stock, prices
and mode of doing business is respectfully solicited.
Richmond Sept. T. 1885,. l02 Main Street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-21
80 81 KENT, PAINE & CO.,
IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods f!
Nos. 1913 and 1855 Main Street,
RICHMOND.
FALL TRADE. 1853.

NTE beg leave to inform customers and the
w trade generally, that we have received, by va
rous arrivals from Liverpool, and by purchases in
the Eastern markets. our Fall Stock of FANCY AND
STAPLE GOODS, equal In variety and extent to any
previous assortment we have ever offered, and com.
prising more than three thousand pactages embracing
all the newest and best styles of the season.
We are also prepared to exhibit full and largely
by practical and competent agents, under
pervision, in superior style, which will guarantee
to be lower than the same goods be bought in the
Northern markets. e.-. -
Our Stock, both of Dry Goods and Clothing, is now
complete, and respectfully solicit examination
of it, with the assurance to customers that we
shall not be undersold by any regular House in this
country. KENT, PAINE & co.
Richmond Sent Z lS5a-tashx q II : =.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-21

And feeliug the hand of Time weighing heavily up
ON them with all its attendant ills, will find In the
use of Hooaaud's German Bitters an elixir that wili
nstil new life into their veins; restore, in measure
their shrankeu FORMS and give health and energy to
their remaining years.
Ask for HooGands German Bitters take nothing else'
Principal office, Ais Arch Street, Philadelphia "a,
sold Inv DRUGGISTS and storekeepers every town ana
yiiIaS in t5s limited States Canadas West Indies and
Sout6 America at rs cents per bottle See that the
Signature of Dr. C. NJ, Jackson is ON the wrapper on
each bottle. O r..,o,hou
ger & Bro and Dr. Il. II. & j. G. Kinney, Staunten !;
JAS. E. Ross, Mt Sidney; Waye Thompklns, Bueh-
snau w. NJ Scott, COyington.
Saint IA lS5S-2W
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-21
T RICHMOND ADVERTISEMENTS.
1858. = Fall Trade. 1858.
SMITH. RHODES e. CO.. t-
1858.
SMITH, RHODES Il CO.,
{ 8 ~ NO. % PEARL STREET,

8t-t NO. %. PEARL STREET, =
3 RICHMOND, VA,
IMPORTERS ofHARDWARE. CUTLERY, GUNS.
i -SADDLERY, d ANCHOR B0LTING CLOTH
&c. are now receiving direct from the manufacturers
of Europe and this country large and elegant assort-
ent of Goods, especially adapted to the wants of the
trade of Virginia. North Carolina and Tennessee, and
they respectfully invite the attention of purchasers
visiting this market to an inspection of the same
Their Stock is full and complete, comprising in part
the following articles viz:
Pocket and Table Cutlery, of Rodgers 'Wosten-
holm's,' 'Butcher's,' and others; -
Building Materials of every descriptions large var
Tools for Carpenters, Masons, Smiths ooopers, Tan.
ners, Saddlers, de-; ff
Steel Hoilowware, Axles, Springs Bolts, Nuts Wash.
ers de-; i.
Axes, Hatchets, Hammers, Vices, Bellows, longs,
Anvils; ~.
CHAlss-Log, OK, Trace, Coil, Halter, Fifth, Dog,
Saddles, Brides, Filings, Bits, stirrups, Hames,
Pat and Enameled Leather, Hog Skins, Pad and Lin
ing Skins, Serge, &C.; ~
Saddle Trees, Gig and Pad Trees, Buckles, Silk,
Thread and Irvine; rFs
Manila and Cotton Rope, Bed Cords, Plow Lines,
and Deer Hair; IrcHf
Burgers and Hoe Co.'S Circular Saws, assorted 10
to so inches-warranted.
81 Orders respectfully solicited, and promptly at
tended to.
Richmond, Aug. 10, '5S-ta$10
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Il. x,

CINCINNATI, Quo, July 4, 1857:
nSrs.-Having used, and witnessed the beneficial
effects of Perry Daris PAIN Killer take great pleas,
ure in recommending it TO the public as the very best
family medicine with which l am acquainted In TINS
establishments are employed nearly 100 persons, and
your pain Killer has been used with the most aston
isbinp results For -FOUR YEARS not a single severe
case Of cholic summer complaint, or dysentery, put
has Welded like magic to the curative powers OF tns
"Kier;" and for cuts, bruises etc. 1t is III almost
NV JOHN TANNER,
Foreman of Wrightsons Cos
Printing Establishment.
.y- Sold by druggists, grOcers, and medicine deal
erS generally.
Sept 81, lS5S-2w
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-21
DIED,

In Harrisonburg on Tuesday evening last. Dr. WIN.
HgRRIvG in the 4Sth year of his age
On the 29th Of August, Mrs. SARAH GILEEsoN, wlie
of Mr.. VIM Gilkeson, of this county in the 74th year
of her age.
On Friday the 10th inst, at his residence, in Rock
bridge county, JOHN RUFF, ESQ., an ola ana hiSnE
esteemed citizen
On the och inst at the residence of I. +. Taylor IN
Newburg, Preston county, Va, JOHN Z. AcHoRD, son
of John and Zada AchOrd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-21
NICE LITTLE PLACE FOR SALE

A NICE LITTLE PLACE FOX SALE
N l offer for sale my little TRACT OF LAND-FIFTY
AoREs-lying within II miles of Staunton, between
the Stanton and Parkersburg Turnpike and the old
Hebron Church road, adjoining the lands of VIM: j..
Shumate, Archibald Stuart and Others. The land is
all cleared and in cultivation, and there is upon it
comfortable frame DWELLING H0USEand Wellof
good water. :,
This little place may be made very desirable small
farm and market garden.
The terms will be moderate, and will be made known
on application to the undersigned or to D. lMBoDEN
Esq who is authorized to act for me. If not sold in
body, am willing to divide it into two or four par
cells, to suit purchasers. JNO. +. RlLEf.
Aug u 1e57-N
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-21
E,ARM NEAR sTAUNTON ToR SALE.

4 Il am DESTROYS of selling my FARM, lying about
2H miles south of Staunton, on the Lexington road.
It contains 25I Acres of Land, of which nearly
100 acres are in heavily timbered woodland, The
cleared land lies well, and is highly impro%yabe-a-
bout two-thirds of it well taken in grass There are
pies now in good bearing, and quantity of other
fruit trees
If not sold privately before it will be offered at pub
lie sale, on the premises Saturday. tie 16th Ct 90
toJer at which time, also, the Horses, Cattle Hogs,
Farming Implements, &c, will be sold.
Terms made known on the day of sale.
Possession given lst January or earlier if desired
Sent 7. 1873 PIKE POWERS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-21
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.-The sui
AND SAW MILL FOR SALE

TARM AND SAW MILL FOR SALE,
II The subscriber owing to the failure of his health,
offers at private sale, the TRACT of LAND upon
which he resides, lying on Back Greek, in Augusta
county, Immediately on the Howardsylle and Rockhsh
Turnpike, miles from Waynesboro'. The tract con,
tans $50 Acres, seventy of which are cleared and
in good state balance heavily tim
bered with pine The improvements consist of large
and comfortable DWELLING HOUSE, good Barn
and all necessary outhouses. There is on the farm an
excellent SAW MILL, capable of saving from 1900 to
1000 feet per day. The stream will keep the Mill in
operation nine months iu the year. An opportunity
is offered in this property for fine investment to any
one wishing to engage in the Lumber business,
For further information apply to the subscriber per-
sonally, or by letter to Sherdndo, Augusd county
Feb. 4, 1S57.-tf. JAS. M. LEWIS.
~. Rock Reg copy and charge j. Nj. L.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-21
SPECIAL NOTICES.

W. A perfumed breath can be obtained oy ~ rs
ntS,s DENTAL FLUID. Toothache instantly Guy i re-
eyed by Dowdeu's Dental Fluid, sou anu Tat bp made
GINS cnred by Dowden's Dental Fluid Teein niuae
G GUNS Sud tartar removed by Dowdens Dental Fluid
reco recon- by Drs Peasants Hudson EamOaGs
Hancock &c. &C., of this city, and Physicians eSe1 rs
where For sale by Gil Druggists wholesale ana re
tail. Gho: StvaatS RlcbmoSd Va.
,<z5- Beware of limitations, Toothwashes, &c.
Mnrnh II lSbS--6m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-21
FALL Trade, 1865,

VIRGINIA MERCHANTS, and Merchants geuer-
Y ally South. in laying in their Fall Stock of mer-
chandse should not fail to purchase abundant sup
ply Of SEMPLE'S INFALLIBLE BAKING pow
DER, the best and most economical preparation
known for making light, sweet and wholesome Loaf
Bread, biscuits, &c. 1t is recommended by numer.
ous citizens of different sections, and will certainly
give satisfaction when used properly. 1t is entirely
harmless, being the production of scientific Virgin
ia physician, and manufactured with great care from
the purest material. Merchants can confidently re-
commend this article to their customers the BEST.
JOHN w. GARLICK,
Manufacturer and Sole Proprietor,
Richmond, Va
az Sold by Druggists and Grocers generally
throughout the State.
Sent IL 1S5S.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-21
OoMmIssIoNER,S SALE OF LAND

NOMMISSIUNEK'SS SALE OT EAND. =,
j pursuance of decree of the Circuit Court OF Au
In the case of VIM. d. Hogshead and ais: agalns
Francis Gilkeson and j ohm NJ. HUFF the undersigned
Commissioner will proceed to sell at auction, on th'
premises, on Thursday the 28d day OF September next
being the same tract on which W. d. Hogshead re
sides) or so much thereof as may be necessar,
to paw the debt for which it is Sold The tract con
tains about lG0 Acres, and lies between Jenning
Gap and Stribling Springs, adjoining the lands OF
Gilkeson, Capt j. w. Hogshead and others. 1t Ii
we'll improved and has good supply of water. :.
TERMS.-so much in hand as will pay costs Of sui
and expenses of sale the residue will be required IL
three equal instalments credit Of six twelve ane
eighteen months, the purchaser giving bonds WNT
payment. JNo. M. doff' JUN l.
AVG "a 1S58-Vin COPY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-21

Tho question as to whether it is lawful 70 re-
,riave a condemned man against bis will was
discussed at Columbus, Ohio, on Friday last, IN
consequence of the indifference manifested by
one Myers when his pardon was received Just as as
thew were preparing the drop. A large crowd
sympathised with him in his apparent diSap-
,;r,t,rn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-21

ApxANsAs PoLrrIoIANs.-In Pike county, Ar
kansas, few days since, q political meeting
came off at which the candidates for the legisis-
tnre-a DR.. Lane among them-addresSeo ths
people. Upon the DR.. descending from the piat;,
form, after a brilliant speech, he was arrested
for murder committed in North OaroInS Two
or three years ago, and put in irons 70 De G Th
veyed to the State from when he hau nsu 1 h;V
DR.. was very reluctant, and appealeo " lis
IIconstituents," but it wouldn't do.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-21

TvDn,p,R V1srrArroN.-A letter from Tripol,
Africa dated July 27, and published IN the Lon
don Times gives fearful account of the plague
Of Renoazi. in Barbary. The writer says:
The disease soon found its way into the IN
cparded city, and its first victims were the wo-
men and children OF the poor. But it soon
spread with fearful rapidity, attacking with fatal
yirulence rich aud poor alike. Entire tanilieS
nerished miserably. Then ensued q general pan
ic, and of population of 5000 souls, more than
half abandoned their homes and fed TO the Gse,
ert. OF those that remained forty or ntty u.eu
1ailv. sometimes more Night and day the 20
dies OF the dead were cast hastily INTO tnelt Sn
low graves and the cries OF the Moorisn .oII;n[.
the 6owlipgs of the Jews, and the ulSiuS sU.
~ Tho bel)s of the Catholic chapel were
20 heor At length the Ottoman government, ~
W of the Consul Groves represents. "a;
t;o-s sent steamer from Constanunopie Win
wv. .U rbvsioians, who, Immediately after their
o o"S declared the disease to be plague OF
tha most virulent type, and in consequence o.
.Lo;. crcnars to that effect Bengaz and all tne
sue,, - northern Africa have been placed IN
strict quarantine. !,
NJ Consul Grove remained at his post du'
r;ng all these horrors for ten mortal weeks, I'M
III he had lost all his servants but one, and was
go much affected by the dreadful etfiuyla IRON
The neighboring cemetery that his stomach re-
ieoted all no ate or drank. Then feehns tha
he could no longer be Of any service ne sa'';o
for TripoG. and, after passing seventeen ua5s ~
the lazaretto, was welcomed by ms Ulenu' %
ona escaped from death.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-21
: Fall Trade, 1858 !!
w. PETERSON,
'DRTJGGI SIT

u N y u U i - j
I55 Main Street, Corner Of 18th,
rs now receiving complete and desirable Stock Of
i Goods for the Fall Trade. Having purchased on
the most favorable terms, he is enabled to compete
with any House here or elsewhere. Afull assortment
of PaINrs, OILs, GLASS, GROUND CoLoRs, PATENT
MEDICINES, SEGARs CHEWING and SMOKING Toszcco,
&C., &c.
He would call particular attention TO his fine stock
of FANCY DRUGGIsr's ARTICLES, comprising Hair,
Tooth and Nail Brushes, Mirrors Shoe and Paint
Brushes, Fine Fancy and Toilet Soaps, Horn Ivory.
Buffalo and Tortoise Shell Combs, Perfumery, Inn
ported Cologne, &c.
Merchants, Physicians and Farmers can rely UPON
our articles the reputation of tie House for selling
goods of the FIRST QUALITY will be strictly main
tanned.
~ Orders promptly attended to.
Richmond AuO Al 1873
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-21
MISCELLANEOUS.
Hugh Miller'S New Work.
JUST PUBLISHED,
rbe fs.,siSp nf the EPESeH :

JUST PUBLISHED,
THE Cruise of the EcsSey;
Or. A Summer Ramble Among the Fosslliierous De
nosits of the Hebrides. With Rambes OF Geolo
list or, Ten Thousand Miles over the Fossiliierous
DEPOSITS of Scotland. 12mo. PIP 524. Cloth, Sl.2o
BY the late HUGH MILLER
Nearly the whole of large edition of this work has
been exhausted by orders in advance oil puohcation
Nothing need be said of il save that IT possesses the
same fascination for the reader that charactezes the
authors other works.
From the Boston Journal.
ats STYLE alone would render 1t charming; Dut
that is simply the translucent medium Tor convey
n the choicest beauties of rare scientific knowledge
for accurate vet brilliant sketches, each ofwhose SUD-
ects stamps itself upon the mental retina Tor more
noble and far-reaching views, and warm, beautiful G.
motions"
From the N. Y. Evening Post
scrhe work displays the great Biologists strong
conrebensiye sense, his keen observation of nature
his learning and terse and graphic simplicity OF style
which inparts high and peculiar value to MS W.T.
t;nos On the whole, we think this volume
Is likely to prove the most popular Of all the writings
t'hinS The whatsoever of Scotland has bequeathed
u.s."
From the Philadelphia Presbyterian.
sThe work has double charm of a scientific trea'
tise of high merit and glowing and most eoquenty
written narrative of travel"
From the Boston Courier.
which have given to the previous publications OF the
amented writer so wide circulation and so endu-
ring popularity Indeed, we predict for the present
work an unusual degree of public favor because tnere
is in il so much of animated description and spirited
narrative"
From the Christian Register.
"The writer's style has almost become o Prover6,
for perspicuity, terseness, and strength; whe WIN
his keen observation generous sentiments and genial
humor impart peculiar charm to all his works, ana
TO none more so than to that before u.s.
From the Eastern Argus
sTo all interested in natural science, and partlcu
larly in Geology the book will prove rich treat
= interviewer with the scientific information
conveyed in popular style, is the interesting nara
tive of his tours full of incidents and historical allu-
sions."
From the Boston Transcript.
sIf Hugh Miller had written nothing but this it
would be sufficient to give him enduring fame as an
original discover in science, profound thinker u
powerful imaginative creator, and master OF most
captivating English STYLE"