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iarine, Fire and Life Risks at Current BATE
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL, 100000,

OFFICERS.
B B. RAsanss pf csef Eng ns Secretary
10. Wn551a1anss,n Treasurer.
Jno. Otey Taylor, James Payne,
Jno. T. Davis, Dexter OBEY,
S.H. Mckinney, VIM. 81: Stratton,
Samuel Garland, G. Winfree.
Dr.. W% q o G;1my- Owen Medical Examiners.
Having been appointed an Agent in Western and
Southern Virginia, for the above Company, am pre-
pared to receive applications and take Risks on Build
nps and Lives both white and slaves at rates.
Persons wishing information in the premises, VIII
-rF' Agent for L. Fl. 4 F. l. Co.
SLAVE INSURANCE.
The l,ynchburp Hose and Fire Insurance Company
is nsurng Slaves for one or four years. upon sae ns
rance upon the lives of their Servants, can 90 SO oy
applying to or addressing A. Z. HufF,
Agent, Salem, Roanoke county, va.
In the absence Of the Agent persons wishing insu-
tom the Examing Physician to the Company, with
whom they can arrange for Policy.
LIFE INSURANCE.
Now is the time to provide for your family. 1t
should be attended to now first because 1t Is less e1
pensive than it will be when you get older; seconG,
nation and be accepted third, because life Is uncer.
tain and delays dangerous. "Procras.inaton is tne
thief of time" Disease may come upon you, deatn
NAV overtake you, and in hour when you think not
YOU NAV be suddenly cut off and that without RENE
dy to your family. Wait not, then, for more coaVe
pfent season. accept the boon while it is near ana
the earliest possible convenience provide for your
household the means of an honest livelihood when
time shall be no more That opportunity is afforded
you now. Call, then, at once upon the agent, VINO
may be seen for few days at the virginia ho.e.,
upon DR.. ]. A. WAppELL, who will in the absence
the Agent afford facilities for getting out Policies OF
Insnrsnce 4. E. HUFF, Agent.
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RICHMOND ADVERTISEMENTS.

CARRIAGES! CARRIAGESII!
RICHMOND COACH MANDATORY,
FRANKLIN STREET,
One Square Below the Exchange Hotel.
KING &c LAMBETH.
NI 4 invite persons in want OF
w RICHMOND MADE CARRIAGES
of superior quality and finish to visit our mandatory
and we will take pleasure not only in showing our
work, but in taking them through shops and let
ting them the manner in which our carriages are
made.
We have been engagedin building Carriages this
city for more than "a years, and we working IL
hands in the wood department; IA in the smiths;
painters; 8 trimmers; harness makers and silver
platter; number of hands employed, As.
Our stock of Carriages consists in part Of
Coaches, all styles, Slide Seat Top Buggies
Coachees Pheatons,
Chariottes, Top Buggies,
Barouches, Buggies without tops,
Two seat Rockaways.
We are more largely engaged in building Carriages
than any other manufacturers south of Pbladelphis
and possess all the advantages of any other establish
msnt in the country. and pledge ourselves that eff
fort on our part shall be wanting to give entire salts
faction to our patrons. Affixed KING,
Richmond, Oct. 4, $50 TH0S. H. LAMBETH.
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GEORGE r. BAGBY.
NO. 81, MAIN STREET,
RIOHMO ND. VIRGINIA.

LAS constantly on hand large assortment of
III STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS, consist
ing in part Of
LADIES DRESS GOODS,
Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vestings;
Bleached and Brown Cottons;
Cotton 0znaburgs Flannes and Linseys;
Irish Linens, Collars, and Sleeves;
Hosiery, Gloves and Handkerchiefs.
Also Bed and Servants BLANKETS.
Together with large supply of KERSEXS, SAZZ
NETS and FULL CLOTHS and many other articles
too numerous to mention to which he would respect
fully call the attention of customers friends and the
public generally.
~ Orders faithfully executed.
llct Ill 125Q-1v
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DOCKBRIDGE LAND FOR SALE.-The
II subscriber offers for sale his FARM on South
River Rockbrdge County, 219 miles East of Fairfield
1t contains 204 Acres, and the SOILS naturally OF
good quality being well adapted to all the grains and
grasses raised in the Valley, especially wheat 1t is
of Southern exposure, and has on it abundance OF
fruit of various kinds, about seven Acres in solid
Orchard, besides great many other trees. About
two-thirds of the land is cleared andn cultivation, the
balance heavily timbered. To persons wishing to
view the land it will be shown them by Mr. John Pat
terson who lives on the place, or by the subscriber
living near Newport, Augusta County. II not sold
privately before the ls day of March, 1860 1T Will be
offered on that day at public sale.
TERMS accommodating and bargain can be had
as it is too far from to attend to personally The
improvements are as ample and as good as usually
found. VIM. SMILE.
Aug. %, 1S59-Lex Gaz. and Rock. Reg. copy.
CALEOF LAND.-Asa Commissioner appoint
= ed by the Circuit Court of Augusta County, IN the
cause of Fauber vs. Patterson, &c. shall proceed on
the premises, on Saturday, the 7ht day Of Jenuary
next to sell at public sale, to the highest bidder, a
Tract of Land containing 45 Acres, adjoining Saml.
Fauber and Others about 2 miles of Thinking Spring
II has on it good Dwelling House, good Barn, fine
water Young Orchard, first rate timber. and, upon
the WHOLE is productive little farm and very desl-
rable. !,
TERMS On a credit of SIX. eighteen and
thirty months in equal nstalments, the purchaser to
give bonds with good personal security anu title to be
retained.
Mr.. Patterson is on the place. will take pleasure
JOHN TOWBERMAN, Com'r.
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). RORABACK, Proprietor.

take pleasure in saying to my friends and former
customers that have made May improvements 10
the Cabell House, and shall make many more, 10
moke their sav at this house pleasant and agreeable
Dsc "a W. w. GIBBS.
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BOOTS AND SHOES. e
WE have commenced receiving our fall supply OF
w BOOTS AND SHOES of every des- 4f61
cr;nt;on' which have been purchased in Phila.
deIpha ofthe manufacturers for CASH, and' -
will be sold ON the most reasonable terms ,
Our goods are all warranted to us 6y the manu-.
tbsm and thew shall be mended without any charge
Gall and examine our stock before purchasing else
where. ". w. AHNN
Staunton, Oct. IS.
n4RIOR STOVES.--We have received, in ad-
dition to our first supply, very hand1ome rar-
or Stove which can be used as an open or close stove
The whole top can be lifted on 5y ~iS al 10 Ss '''A'
VI "oo1 sNA WOODS l. GILKES0N.
Staunton, Nov. 20. 1859.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
MISCELLANEOUS.
GREAT ARTISTIC ATTRACTION!
TWO SPLENDID PLATES
IMPERIAL COURT OF FRANCE.
ROYAL FAMILY ENGLAND.
THE ECLECTIC MAGAZINE A!

THE ECLECTIC MAGAZINE J! !!
FOR JANUARY, 1850,
WILL, be Embeshed with TWO Splendid Plates
w l. THE EMPRESS EUGENE and the EIGHT
LADIES OF HER COURT. Beautiful PORTRAITS o.
Beautiful Ladies. ,,nn
2. QUEEN VICTORIA, PRINCE ALBERT, and
the Children of the Royal Family. The artlstc EN-
bellishments and the literary attractions OF the mum
Der are intended to be matchless. Other brlilian
gems of art will follow 1t is intended to please the
artistic eye and crafty the taste OF all lovers OF enoc
READY FOR DELIVERY, DEC. 18TH.
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DOR SALE OR KENT.-Acting as agent for
Il Col. Jos. Tuley offer, privately, for sale or rent
the LAGRANGE FARM, three miles West of Staun-
ton, containing 41S Acres. About 800 are cleared,
ANY one wishing to buy rent will do we'll by call
ing on me near Hebron Church.
Terms will be liberal. j. T. MITCHELL, Agt.
Dec. BY. COPY Sts.
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CA8ELL HOUSE,

7 TAKE pleasure in saying to my friends and the
4 public that have employed W. w, GIBBS, late
of charlottesville as General Superintendent of this
House. have also recently attached to this House
Que of the finest RESTAURANTS in the South so
that visitors if they prefer have their meals sery
ed on the European plan.
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DOANOKE LAND FOR SALE.-The Tract
LII of Land upon which l now reside, containing
near $50 Acres, lying on both sides of the Va. a.
Tenn. Railroad and Immediately at the Big Lick De-
pot, is for sale. deem it enough to say in regard to
the land that it is not inferior 10 any lands in the
county, finely timbered Good DWELLING and all
the necessary Out Houses, consisting OF large Grain
Barn, Stables, Tobacco Barns, Negro Cabins &c
ANY one wishing to buy first rate farm in healthy
and refined neighborhood would do well to take
look at it.
Terms liberal and can be known by calling on the
subscriber or addressing him at Big Lick.
Dec. 20.-3t.Sl50 FERDINAND R0RER.
XNT HO WANTS AN EXCELLENT FARM
w AT A LOW PRICE? Five miles from Staun-
TOM south of the Il. R.-300 Acres-lSO cleared
and productive and well set in grass-within u
miles of good female school--near to Churches
new BRICK DWELLING HOUSE neatly furnished
all necessary outhouses new. Terms very easy
great bargain is offered in this tract which is
desirable on many accounts. Apply to
GUY & WADDELL,
Real Estate Agents. Staunton, Va.
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FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE,

TN the ALBEMARLE INSURANCE COMPANY,
1 Charlottesville The Capital of the Company is
large and well secured and its business conducted on
the most prudent principles, Lives of Slaves insur-
ed at the lowest rates. Apply TO
HUGH W. SHEFFEY, Agent
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NTOTICE.--TheS Superintendent OF the Poor House
~ of Augusta county, in consequence OF the eondl'
ii IN of his wlfe's health, will not be candidate Tor
reelection, and the Board OF OyerseerS, on the End
Monday in January next will I'LL the place. They de-
sire sober industrious, honest and Intelligent gen
teman with other suitable qualifications for the posi-
ton. The term of office VIII commence on the LIST
day of March. The compensation has heretofore been
for the services of the Superintendent and wife, she
acting as matron, &c) $3.50 in money and two-thlrds
of the crops raised, he supplying his own table The
grass was also given hun, in lieu OF which he Iur-
nished milk and vegetables for the paupers The
farm is in good condition, and the mansion house new
and commodious. Candidates may state their terms.
Dec. 6.-Y. copy. n. X TROUT, Sec Board
DATENT MEDICINES.-Just received and
4 and always on hand at DIR. w. b. YOUNGS
Drug Store,
Keunedy's Medical Discovery,
Liudsey's Blood Searcher,
Sands Sarsaparilla,
Ayers do,
Bulls do,
OxygenatiYe Bitters,
Ayers Cherry Pectoral,
Bssam OF Tulu and many others.
All kinds of Patent Pills.
For the Deaf-Auricles or Artificial Ears, new ar
ticle.
Also Coal Oil Lamps, warranted to give good
light charge.
Staunton, Nov. 29.-2t.
POULTNEY 81 TRlMBEE.
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ECLECTIC MEDICAL INFIRMARY,
NEAR SCOTTSVILLE,

NEAR SCOTTSVILLE,
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
nR. HENRY NJ. PRICE, formerly Professor in
- s. B. Medical College of Georgia. is prepared
to receive aud treat patients afflicted with the follow
ing chronic and supposed ncurabe forms OF diseases
He uses concentrated vegetable remedies baths, &c.
Cancer, Neuralgia Affections,
Scrofula, Diseases OF Kidneys, &C.,
Ulcers, Liver Complaint,
Fistula, Dropsical Affections,
Piles, Gravel,
Rheumatism, Bronchitis,
Sciatica, Asthma,
Dyspepsia, Epilepsy,
Chronic Female Complaints.
Y fair value will be paid for oil negroes aiict.
ed when not too old.
few young men will be taken as Office Students
at 5000 per annum for Board and Instruction, pay
BILE in advance.
TERMS Medical a tendance. Board, Medicines, $l6
per week, payable in advance.
sy- Extra charge for Cancer.
Oct H. lS59-lY
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Q. n. CHALkLEY,
DEALER IN
LEATHER, SHOE FINDINGS, OIL,
TANNERS TOOLS, &C.,
AND INPoRTRR OF
FRENCH CALF SKINS,
18th Street, between Main and Cary,
RICHMOND, VA,
rs now in receipt of large and excellent stock Of
i goods apperaining to his business to which he in
ytes the attention of all in want as they will be sold
VERY Low FOR CASH, or to punctual customers.
o. H. CHALKLEY.
Richmond, Mar. Is. 1s59.-ly
DLACKsMITHS' TOOLS.-Berrian's Extra
I'D and Warranted Bellows,
Wrights Solid Box Vices,
Wrights Patent Anvils,
Kings Stock and Dies,
Sledge and Hand Hammers,
Smiths longs Farrier's Knives,
Butrasses Shoeing Hammers,
Pincer Rasps. Files, &C.,
In store and for sale cheap by
GARRISON ANDERSON,
Dec. 10. No. l06, Main st. Richmond. Va.
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BATH ALUM SPRINGS, va.

BATH ALUM SPRINGS, VA.
10 MILES FROM MILLBOR0' DEPOT, VA. @. X. R.
HAVING taken charge OF this establishment am
IL prepared to accommodate boarders in degree
of solid comfort that will not be surpassed in the
mountains this season. My experiencein the manage
Washington House, Lynchburg. may afford some
guaranty the public of my disposition to please my
guests.
The Bath Alum is admirably constructed and equip.
ped-s in an elevated region at the eastern base of the
Warm Spring mountain, enjoying an atmosphere un-
surpassed for salubrity and having variety Of Mine
raj Waters, Alum and ChalybeaSe, as excellent in
their kind any other in the State, and the purest
mountain freestone
TERMS Per day 50; per week, 80; per month
of four weeks, $50.
Excellent music from New York band provided,
and Ten Pin Alley, and other amusements, s0itlout
charge to the guests of the house.
On these terms, and with determination to please,
hope to fill the rooms early and to keep full to the
last day of the season. Ii. SNEAD.
June 81 1859.
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TURK CUSHING, Auctioneers.
Sec 6-tds.-V. copy.
TOUSE s. LOT IN WAYNESBOROUGH

HOUSE &sLOT IN WAYNESBOROUGH.
Ii In virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of Au.
gusta county, in the cause of Hopkins and Kislngvs
John H. Morris, | shall proceed in Waynesboroegh,
Friay the 9Th dug Of January neat, to sell at pub
lie sale to the highest bidder, certain HOUSE AND
LOT in Waynesborough, lately occupied by said Nor
ris tits comfortable Brick Dwelling House, with
Stablnga and good Garden, fronts Main Street, and
runs back to public alley, and is known as the Dr.
Fulton house.
TERMS costs of sale and of suit in hand, and the
remainder On credit of six and twelve months, In
equal instruments, the purchaser to give sufficient
personal seoiriy and title to be retained as further
security. n. K TROUT, Com'r.
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'D' TH0S. DoDAMEAD, Gen. supt,

r5y@ THE Freight Depot at this place will be clos.
ed from Saturday. the 24h of Dec. until Monday, 2ud
of jan, 1860. W. A. BURKE.
Stanton Dec 2O--2t.
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A PLEASANT SUMMER RESORT.
GAP HOIISE

ID ~ Z L AAS 44O OOG
rT,HIS well known Mountain Retreat, 10 miles west
i of Stanton, on the Central Railroad, is open for
the accommodation of travellers and visitors Per-
sons wishing to spend the heat of Summer in cool
quiet way cannot find suitable place in all Vir.
gina 1t is easy of accessible Cars of the Central
Railroad passing by it every day. The house is largo
and convenient, surrounded by the most beautiful
mountain scenery. Fine Springs of Freestone,
Sulphur, Chalybeate and Alumni Water con.
yenient ELLIoTs KNOB. the highest mountain in
Virginia. is visited by hundreds from this place.
good TEN PIN ALLEY, with good order (no
hiskey) and every attention to the comfort of visit
ors.
Board per week, 81; per month s25; children and
servants half price.
Post Office, Swoope's Depot, Augusta Co., Va.
June IA. 1859. P. HERRING. PRopRIEros.
Q III. HlLB HAS, AFTER ONE MONTHS
Os absence, returned from ne North with as large
and handsome stock Of DRY GOODS. as was ever
before exhibited in this cespty, and offers the same
on such terms regarding pFce and quality. as viii
compare fayorably With aDy Northern Retail House.
The time he spent in selecting bis goods to advantage
will tell for ITSELF toal who viii honor him with
call. He has no partner 70 divide his profits, and
having bought the greater part of his stock at two OF
the most extensive Auction Houses In the United
States, Myers, Claghorn Co., and Furpess Briuley,
of Philadelphia, from 90 to 2b per cent lower than
they can be bought at any Wholesale House. will
enable him to sell at astonishing low prices
STORE, opposite the Virginia Hotel
tB All articles warranted sound or no sale.
Stanton, Nov. 10, 1859.
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GALE OF A SMALL FARM.-In pursuance
- of deere, rendered by the Circuit Court of Au-
gusta in the tause of Laudes, Guardian, vs. Denni-
sons heirs, shall proceed the premises, on We'd
neSday the 4th Dag Of January ner TO sell at public
sale 10 the highest bidder, very desirable and pro-
ductive piece Of land, with comfortable Dwelling
and other improvements on it. 1t contains about 40
Acres, and is located On the waters of North river,
about two miles frem NJ Scion. on the road leading
TO Sangersville ard was formerly occupied by the
family of the late John D.nnison.
TERMS.-Costs OF sale and suit in hand, and the
balance in equal instlmelts at l, and years bear
ing interest," secured b. bonds with good personal Sc
Sarty and the title retained additional security.
Dec. 8, 1S59.-tds n. X. TROUT, Comr.
- ALE.-By virtue If deed in trust executed to
- the subscriber by VIM. Ruff. the 18th of July,
1885, and duly recorded. will be sold, the 2sth day
Of tie present nso, December, to the highest bid
der, in front of the premises, LOT upon which there
is two story Brick House. formerly occupied by said
Ruff as Hat Shop, fronting on Beverly street, in
Staunton, about ~ feet aud running back about AZ
feet. together with the privileges thereto named in
deed from Jacob Ruff and Wife to said William Ruff.
The purchaser will be required to pay in cash $4,000,
and sum sufficient to pay the costs of sale; credit
of six, twelve and eighteen months will be given for
the residue, and bond with approved security and
lien retained therefor.
JEFFERSON KINNEY, Trustee.
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am also Agent of the CHARTER OAK LIFE IN
SURANCE COMPANY, one of the most substantial
and prudently conducted Compass in the United States
The widow fhe late john Ii. Brown received through
me g., 800 the amount Of the policy on her husbands
life. HUGH w. SHEFFE1,
n 20 On
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9 HOE FINDINGS.-French Calf Skins, Mems
y and Women's Goat, Morocco. White and Pink Lii
ties. Thread, Twist Nails, Backing. Boot Trees
Mems, Women and Children Shoes, Crimping Boards,
Clamps together with French Kid, Of all kinds for
sale low by GEO. =. PRICE.
Staunton. Nov, 90, 1859.
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GeN- SUPr's OPPios V. y. X. H..
D.aln..l nnn 10 IOEO

Richmond, Dec. II, 1858.
NrOTICE.-The Freight Trains on this Road will
IN be discontinued during the Christmas holidays
The last Freight Train going West previous to the
holidays will leave Richmond Saturday morning, Dec
oath and all freight must be delivered at the Depot
before L. P. NJ Friday, the 23rd. The first Freight
Train after the holidays will leave Richmond, on
Tuesday, the Srd Of January, 1860 The up freight
Depot viii be open for the reception of freight on
Monday, the I'd of January. A freight Train will ar
rive in Richmond on Monday, the goth Of December
ConsgneeS of goods by this Train can get their goods
from the Depot on Tuesday, the 2.th
THOS DODAMEAD, Gen. Supt
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HARD TIMES OUTDONE
OLD CLOTHES MADE NEW ~!
PATENT CLOTHES DRESSING COMPOUND, FOR
C0L0RING AND RESTORING
S0ILED AND FADED GARMENTS TO THEIR
ORIGINAL BRILLIANCY.
T F. HARRY has purchased the agency for the
q State of Virginia, and is prepared to show to
the Ladies and Gentlemen of Staunton the efficacy of
the above compound. He may always be found at
his operating room over the Law Office of Baylor
Baylor.
Nov s, 1S59-tf
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n Oyer S25O.OOO i'm Gifts

To be distributed during the Present Yearl Con-
sisting of GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES Chains.
Charms, Lockets, Silk Dress Patterns, Fine Grape
Shawls, Rich Lace Collars, Sewing Machines, Musical
Instruments and in fact SOMETHING TO SUIT EvERYBo-
DY.
than ever before offered by establishment in the
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FIRE AND INLAND NAVIGATION

FIRE AND INLAND NAVIGATION
Risks accepted at terms consistent with solvency and
fair profit.
Especial attention giosn to lpsuranceof DWELLINGS
md Contents, for terms of l TO gears.
hesolld service long and successfully tried and the
many advantages the Etna Insurance Company pos
sesses in its line should not be overlooked by those
ready to insure and understanding their best inter-
ests.
During stringent times" the necessity for reliable
Insurance becomes an imperative duty-the ability
of property owners to sustain loss being then much
lessened.
Agencies in all the principal cities and towns
throughout the State Policies issued without delay,
by any of the duly authorized Agents Of the Compa-
ny.
esg- BUSINESS ATTENTED TO WITH DESPATCH -E.
A. F. KINNEY, AGENT.
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LADD, WEBSTER & CO.,
81, BALTIMORE ST., BALTIMORE
MANUFACTURERS OF
mynun CmIT'

| \
IMPROVED TIGHT STITCH
SEWING MACHINES,
For Families and Manufacturing Establish
ments.
T EFT Manufacturers, Planters Farmers Housekeep'
ers, or any other persons IN search OF an lnstru'
ment to execute any Kind of Soaring non done 6y na-
chinery make sure they secure tile best, by examining
ours before purchasing. Samples OF work sent by
mail,
WHAT CONSTITUTES A GOOD SEWING
MACHINE?
l. 1t should be we'll made, simple in its construc'
ton, and easily kept in order. $50
Q. 1t should make q TIGHT LoCK-sT1TcH, alike on
both sides of the material
8. 1t should sew any and all materials that can
be sewed
4. II should be able to use Cotton, Thread or Silk
directly from the spool.
s. 1t should be able to sew from coarse to fine,
and from thick to thin, with rapdity, and without
changing the tension.
6. It should be able to make the tension greater
or less on both the under and upper threads, and
with uniformity.
7. 1t should have straight needle, curved ones
are liable to break.
g. The needle should have perpendicular motion.
This is absolutely necessary for heavy work.
8. 1t should be capable of taking in the largest
pieces of work.
10. 1t should be able to bind with binder, hem
with hemmer; should stitch. fell, run and gather.
II. 1t should be always ready to work
H. II should be capable OF using the same size oil
thread on both sides of the work. and of using differ
emf coored thread or silk, above or below, to
pond with any two colors of cloth to be united.
10. 1t should be able to make a long or short
stitch. 49,,
ID. 1t should be able to fasten off the seam, and
commence sewing tightly at the first stitch.
Is. 1t should run easily and make but little noise.
l6. 1t should have wheel feed; none others are
in constant contact with the work.
II, 1t should not be liable to get out OF order.
49, 1t should not be liable to break the thread nor
skip stitches. =.
10. 1t should not be necessary to use screw-dri.
yer or wrench to set the needle.
90 II should not be liable to soil the operators
81. 1t should not form ridge On the under side,
nor ravel out nor be wasteu Of thread as is the
with ALL CHAIN STITCH machines.
%. II should not be more trouble than 1t is
%. All of these advantages are possessed in our
machine LADD. WEBSTER & co.