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R4RrNANS NO. l AAN0Mz42ED

Manufactured expressly for the Farmers and Planters
OF Virginia and North Carolina. BY -
S. HARTMAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Rachn0nd, w.
This Super-Phosphate OF Lime contains large
and cheapest fertilizers offered the public, adapt
ed TO Wheat Corn OATS Tobacco, and all Vegetables,
Grasses, &c. usually cultivated in this country This
Manure produces all the immediate effects OF Guano,
besides leaving permanent benefit to the soil A
pamphlet containing treaties Super-Phosphate of
Lime, with its analysis, testimonials, certificates, &c,
with directions for its application will be sent gratis
to any person, on application by mail or otherwise
This uperPhosphate of Lime is put up securely IN
barrels for shipment Six barrels to the tom at $40
per ton of 1000 lbs
The above Fertilizer may be had of Messrs. Guy
WADDELL, Stanton, Va. 5. HARTMAN.
Aug. 80. 1859.
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PURGATIVE ANDLIV-
before the public. +
sI One dose oftenrepeat'
A. ed is a sure cure fol
. Cholera Morbus, and
81 "a preventive of ChoJe-
q Ira.
IL Only one bottle is
= needed to throw out OF
. the system the effects OF
- medicine after a long
y sickness.
-. One bottle taken for
. Jaundice removes ali
sallowness or unnatural
q color from the skin.
. One dose taken a short
- time before eating gives
. vig0r to the appetite and
= makes the food digest
. well.
. One dose, often re-
p lpeated. cures Chronic
!. DiarrhGa In its worst
. form, while Summer
. and b o wei Com.
splaints yield almost to
. the first dose.
Afew bottles willcure
Dropsy by exciting the
1S absorbents.
~ We take pleasure in
" recommending this me-
III dicine as q preventive
|. for Fever and Ague.
.Chill Fever, and all
Fevers of a Bilious
Itoperates with
certainty, and thousands
Iare willing to testify to
tits wonderful virtues.
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..s MISCELLANEOUS.
INSURANCE AGENCY.
. grRA ri Ei 1 MaaUE e. TIE
Lynchburg Hose & Fire Insurance Co.,

AUTHORIZED CAPITAL, s5oo,ooo
OFFICERS.
B. TauaE.n Chief EDg 6. WILLIE. Secretary er asty
10. wv WI psrne,n Treasurer.
yno: 7. Davis, Dexter Otey,
g. d. Mckinney VIM. Il. Strstton,
samuel an M Garland, G. Winfree.
p. 4. SGiiT Imssr o~sn' Medical Examiners.
Having been appointed an Agent in Western and
Southern Virginia, for the above Company. an, pre-
pared to receive applications and take Risks on Build
ngs and Lives both white and slaves az current rates
Persons wishing information in the premises wifi
apply to A. E. HUFF,
SLAVE INSURANCE. . w.
The Lynchburg Hose and Fire Insurance COMPANY
is nsurng Slaves for one or four years. upon the most
reasonable terms. Persons wishing to effect insu-
rance upon the lives of their Servants can do so by
applying to or addressing Sssas ss,.m A. B. HUFF
In the absence of the Agent, persons wishing insu-
rance viii please call upon Dr. J. A. wApDsLL staun-
ton, the Examing Physician to the Company, with
whom they can fTrTTaE1Fsf fN tS5 p sEGt
Now is the time to provide for your family. Il
should be attended to now, FIRST. because it is less
pensive than It will be when you get older; second,
because, If in health, you will pass medical exami
tain and delays dangerous. Representation is the
thief of time" Disease may come upon you, death
may oyertake you and in hour when you think not
you may DO suddenly Ont of. and that without reme-
dy to your family. Wait not, them for more conye-
nient season. accept the boon while it is near and at
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. Coll, then, at once upon the Agent, who
may be seen for few days at the Virginia Hotel or
up0n'Dr. j. A. WADDKLL who will, in the absence
the Agent afford facilities for getting Policies Of
Insurance. 4. E. HUFF Agent
April 81. 1855
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INSURANCE COMPANY,
OF THE VALLEY OF VIRGINIA.,
CHARTERED MARCH II, 1852.
ROund CaDitaI $500, 900.

THIS Company, having been duly organized Is now
i ready TO receive applications and issue Policies,
and offers 70 the citizens of Virginia the inducement
Of homo Company for the safe Insurance Of all kinds
of PRoprarY, MERCHANDISE &C., at fair and equitable
rates. The Directors the public that this Com.
psny will be conducted with view to permanency and
on the sricsst principles Of equity justice and close
regard to economy and the safety of the insured.
PRESIDENT,
JOSEPH 8. CARSON.
G. 8. FUNK, Secretary. 0. F. BRESEE, Actuary.
5 DIRECTORS,
JoslPH o. CARSON, JOHN KBRR,
JAMES p. RELY, LEWIS p. HARTMAN,
LLOYD LOGAN, rBoBHRr STEELE,
- Office on Lovdon Street, near the VoASy BGHk.
tY- GBoaaE e. PRIoE, Local Agent, Staunton.
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90 MY water IN the mouth with the Invigorntor,
and swallow both together.
PRICE ONE DOLLAR PER BOTTLE.
DIR. SANFORD, Proprietor, No. 345 Broadway,
New York. <fa - -
Retailed by all Druggists. Sold, also, by DR.. W.
B. You've, DR.. Fl. 8. EicHELBsRayR and p. q. TRour
q Co., Staunton, Va,
March 8, l959-lY,
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BATH ALUM SPRINGS, VA.

BATH ALUM SPRINGS, va.
10 MILES FROM AILLB0RO' DEPOT, VA. C. 4. R.
HAVING taken charge Of this establishment am
Ii prepared to accommodate hoarders 10 degree
Of solid comfort that will no, be surpassed in the
mountains this season. Ny experience In the manage
ment of the old Sweet Springs and more recently the
Washington House, Lynchburg. may afford some
gasrspty to the public Of my disposition to please my
guests.
The Bath Alum is admirably constructed and equip
psds in elevated region at the eastern base Of the
Warm Spring mountain, enjoying an atmosphere un-
surpassed for sslubrty and having variety of Nine
raj Watsfs Alum and Chslybeaie, excellent in
their kind as any other in the State and the purest
mountain freestone.
TERMS Per day 90; per week, SO; per month
of four weeks, $50.
Excellent music from New York baud provided,
and Ten Pin Alley, and other amusements, sOitkoat
charge to the guests of the house.
On these terms, and with determination to please,
hope to hll the rooms early and to keep full to the
last day of the season. n. SNEAD.
June 9l. 1879
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RICHMOND ADVERTISEMENTS.
NEW AND ELEGANT STOCK OF
FALL DRY GOODS
IN nnr,rnr1 - OIrAPIL nc AZ co IS

4 ALL LIN i w az
AT CRENSHAW, QUARLES Oo.o'
200, Broad ST., Richmond; r,rr
WE have just received our entire STOCK Oh
w DRY GOODS, embracing all the new Designs Us
that are in market this season, and snail con'nuv
add to our assortment by every arrival so as
sent at all times full aud complete stock oil loreisn
In LADIES DRESS GOODS, Cloaks, Nantes. les
White Goods, Trimmings, &C., we have iarge ast
varied selection and at prices that VIII suit Tue O''
economical buyers. ,o. stoo, over
Fanoy Casimeres Black and Fancy Velvet ana pin
ysstin9s silk Handkerchefs Pies and Scarts, oy,op
and Garotte Collars, Silk and Cambria Omorel ans
Merino and Wool Shirts and Drawers, Suspenoers'
&C., &c. >, -, ,u;.ht oo,ors
in small Figured and Checked Goods in all the diner
ent fabrics. ,,,o+ he
surpassed. ~ ,.,o oni
splendid stock of the best makes and at low prices
We invite an examination of our Goods as the pes
test of their quality, style and price. o
CRENSHAW, QUARLES Gu.
Sen OF 1853.
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MUSICAL STORE.
MAIN STREET. CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA.
FREY IL ROBINSON
July 20, 155o.-H.

NHEAP CASH STORE.--The subscriber ten
" ders his sincere thanks TO his friends aud the
public generally for their former patronage, and in.
forms them of his return from the Northern Cities,
and is now in receipt and opening new stock Of
SPRING AND SUMNER GOODS, comprising full
stock of Ladies' Dress Goods, Black and Fancy Silks
and Robes; do. Bersgss, Chaies, plain aud figured,
all wool Delsins, Victoria Robes 0rgandies Brillants
Chintz Robes full Stock of Hosiery, Silk and Lace
Mantillas, Grape Delain and Cashmere Shaws; Scarf
and Lace Window Curtains; Marssille coyerletts;
French Cloth and Cassimsres; Satin, Silk and Hsrse
lie Vestings: Ginghams, Cslicoes, Plannels, IriSh
Linnen, Bleached and Brown Cotton, and many other
will sell very low for cash. Ny motto is still "Quick
sales and small profits"
s. H. HILB'S Dry Goods Store,
Opposite the Virginia Hotel,
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NOW READY FOR THE
O FAIL, TRADE.

1909, FALL 11GaDE. looO'
n Eo. STARRETT, (BeIyin's Row, Gov
\J ERNOR STREET, offers to bis customers an as
sorment unrlvalled by that of any preceding year
Our facilities for doing work in and upon dwellings,
stores factories churches, &C., cannot be exceed-
Repairing pieces for stoves sold in years past for SALE
BarstoE's Spiral Furnace, for brick 8 Sizes
Richmond Portable Furnace sizes.
Hedenbnrg's Patent Heater; sizes,
Fire. Place or Chimney Heater, Formerly known as
"La Trobe") .i.t z" 1ir
Brilliant Gas Burner, Ia fuel-saver; sizes.
Factory CoalBurners (warrapted to stand hre;)
sizes. l5tI
American Cooking Range, for brick; sizes.
American Cooking Range, rotary top; sizes.
Bay State Cooking Range Portable; , Sizes,
Helpmeet Cooking Stoye--a new article, made Tor
nav oYn trade, with Hot Water Reservoir, Tin Roast
sr, boiler heiss, spa large oven-"simple' strong
and complete" .aaas.
sizes. suited to the varied wants of the people.
Country dealers buying here Stoves Tin fa;a WARE
Early orders viii receive immediate attention.
Those coming later will be promptly filled in their or
der and as fast as the work can be well done.
Richmond, Sent G. 1S59-t22Mh
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CARRIAGES! CARRIAGEs!!
HITCHCOCK & OSBORN,
RICHMOND CARRIAGE WAREHOUSE,
No. 2l3 and 215 Main Street,
Have constantly on hand
The Largest and best Assorted STOCK S9ssE1&s1
OF CARRIAGES IN go
THE STATE. ra
Consisting, in part of the following
STYLES;
Caleches fnaetons
Coaches Chaises
Brett Phaeton Barouches
Six seat Rockways Buggies
Five-seat do. Top D9ggles
Four-seat do. 90 Wagons
Two-seat do. Concoro maSons
Road Sulkeys Yrotting Snikeys
Slide Seat Buggies 90. wagons
Harness aad Whips.
tits confidently believed that no stock of Carriages
in this or any other market is worthy ofpublic
attention. embracing nearly all the latest styles and
improvements that are desirable and will be sold al
the lowest possible prices and warranted the usual
length of time. We present our sincere thanks to
our patrons for their liberal patronage, and hope to
merit continuance of their fayors.
e5Sy~ All kinds of Carriage repairiu done promptly
Richmond March %. 1S59-ly.
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.aRTTSFS,, F.aIyFTERS,, AND

s. PHOTOGRAPHERS DEPOT.
THE subscriber, has constantly on hand full
il assortment of materials for theuse of Artists,
Painters and Photographers. Also on hand q
large assortment of STERESC0PlC INSTRUMENTS
AND VIEWS embracing every variety of Foreign and
American LANDSCAPES, STArUARY, fARLoR AND RURAL
GRoUps, &C. The beauty and interest of the Stere-
scopic Views upon the parlor table furnish never
ending source of entertainment both to visitors and
the home circle.
Z COUNTRY lLER CHANTS supplied on the most
liberal terms. W, A. WIS0NG,
No. Q. N. Liberty Street, Baltimore Md.
June o. 1S59-1y
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q The New Hat and Cap Store, en
No. 1877, Main Street, HE

TNLLETT 4 WEISfGER have received and opened
~ their large, full complete and well selected stock
Of Goods, 10 which they invite the examination. Of
their friends and the public They feel assured that
thew can satisfy the wants of the most fastidious-
Their stock embraces every variety of Goods in all
departments of their business.
The examination of the country merchants they es'
peciay solicit In this branch Of their business they
are satisfied that they can offer inducements both IN
regard to extent variety and price, which cannot fail
to please.
County va and late In toe house of Ginter, Kent d
Alvey is interested in our business and VIII devote
to it his valuable services. --,,,,
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BALTIMORE ADVERTISEMENTS.
Pianos! Pianos!! Pianos!!!

TESTIMONIALS OF EXCELLENCE FROM
THALBERG,
STRAK0SCH,
and G.. SATTER.
AS also from some of the most eminent Professors and
amateurs in the country.
VIM KNAKE & CO.,
49, and7 North Eutaw Street,
and No. 207 BALTIMORE ST., between Charles Light
would respectfully invite the attention of the public to
their well assorted stock of ~
GRAND AND SQUARE PIANO F0RTES,
which, for beauty of finish, power, and sweetness o
tone and elasticity of touch have been by judges, pro
nounced unrivalled Every Piano guaranteed for five
years. and privilege of exchange granted at any time
within six months, if not entirely satisfactory.
Terms Liberal. A call is respectfully solicited be
fore purchasing elsewhere.
Pianos taken in exchange, hired tuned and repaired
WIN. KNABE Il co.
NOTICE.-The undersigned would respectfully
IN state that he has taken charge of w LILLIAN
KNABE Il cos. PIANO FORTE SALES-R0OM
No. 90. Baltimore street. between Charles and Ligh
streets. Having had thirteen years practical expert
ence in the manufacturing of PIANOS, he Hatters
himself that he understands the various qualities ne
cessary to constitute superior Piano Forte in tone
and durability-a knowledge only to be acquired by
experience He would therefore, be pleased to serve
his friends and the public generally in the selection
instruments to suit the taste Of customer. The
usual guaranty given with every Piano sold. Fol
particulars write for the circular Of the Factory.
LEOPOLD G0EPEL,
At VIM. Knabe & Co.'S. Salesrdom,
No. 20f Baltimore st., between Charles and Light
Baltimore Feb. %, 1859.
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A PLEASANT SUMMER RESORT.

Blu EEALO GAL HOUSE.
THIS we'll 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:
ginia It is easy of accessible Cars Of the Central
Railroad passing by it every day The house is large
and convenient, surrounded py the most beautiini
mountain scenery. Fine Springs Of Freestone,
Sulphur, Chaiybeate and Alumni Water con-
venient. EILIors KNOB. the highest mountain In
Virgins. is visited by hundreds from this place
good TEN PIN ALLEY, with good order mo
hisEs) and every attention to the comfort OF visit
ors
Board per week. 81 per month ss5; children and
servants half price.
Post Office, Swoope's Depot, Augusta Co., Va.
| June IA, 1859. p. HERRING, PRoPnIRroR.
DEAD ONEl READ ALLIi-DR. T. s:
II MoNBIL'S PAIN EXTERMINAT0R. prepared
BY Minister in the Methodist Church. tits no hum.
bug. IT has been used with success in Coughs OF
long standing Colds, Group, Pain in the breast ana
back, Rheumatism Collie, Diarrhna. Sick Head acne
Erysipeas Dysentery Nervous Debility, Loss OF APP
petite and many other complaints 1t almost enti-
tied to the name of cure all. No family should DC
without bottle 1t is already known to many IN the
County who have given US certificates of its value
We give the names of several who testify toits useful
ness. Rev. G. w. Station, West View, and Elizabeth
Smith, Churchyille, &c.
1t can be had at DIR. II. s. EICHELBERGER'S
Drug Store and at DIR. Y0UNG'S.
Stanton, March l, 1859.
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over S9JO.OOO i'm Sits

To be distributed during the Present I ear! Oon-
sisting of GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, CHAINS,
Charms, Lockets Silk Dress Patterns, FINE orap91
Shawls, Rich Lace Collars, Sewing Mnchlnes, Mus,ea'
Instruments and in fact SOMETHING TO SUIT k'hAiN
DY. mo ,crNTS
than ever before offered by establishment III tue
TT =
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RICHMOND ADVERTISEMENTS.
wsszRy HATS, GAPS AND iFURS.
syMSN JOHN DOOLEY,
ESNSA No. 81, Main street,
se.S RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.

rs now ready exhibit an unusually agS ne
ment of Goods in the e, h tbs SuP las s1 Of "
HATS AND CAPS
in VIZ The rich and N ssars mds
Saft or Felt Hat, French style, Ledger style, Bell
Broad Br% %sS s sass Wool
io"e ME MS BoYS' AND CHILDREN'S CAPS,
Of Fnr. Cloth. Plush, Hair, Seal, Glazed. &C.
LADIES RIDING HATS,
Of Beaver, black and brown and richly trimmed VEL
'''' CH1LDRENS HATS AND GAPS,
of latest styles, some just imported from farsricn
patterns. D,re, p11pc
yictornes, Tippets, Half Capes, Capes, Mutfs, Muha
tees and Childrens and Misses Furs all qualities and
styles. mn rn,,,nc poppc
Wolf Buffalo, Persian. Chinese lined and rough.
Merchants and dealers are particularly invited to
examine this extensive stock for effort is spared
to make Richmond as good market TO purchase In
as any other in this country. JOHN DoohEf,
Sent l3, 1859.
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~ Elicit & WEISIGER.

A CARDIFF will be seen by the above ~, tna y !
~ am interested in the business of Messrs. Elicit
Weisiger respectfully solicit the patronage OF my
friends, pedgipg to them all the advantages which
are promised in the above advertisement Their
wants either in person by ORDER shall at all times
receive my careful attention: ,,,,,,,,,
. p:.Lx,onJ Morch 1880
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MISCELLANEOUS.
ruS S.AkNH.R[2E ]7Q

Compounded entirely from GUMS.
UNE OF THE BEST PURGATIVE ANDLIV-
i ER MEDICINES now before the public - =
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Opposite the Virginia Hotel
Stauptop. Nav g. $50.

NATIONAL HOTEL.-This large and COM
IN Portable Hotel is again open for the accommoda-
WIN. H. CARRIER, Esq, formerly of the Virginia
Hotel and late Of the American, long and fayorsbly
known as Hotekssper, who will devote his entire
time the business. 1t is situated in the business
part of the town. and well suited both to the Tray
cling Public and the Country Trade.
AN OMNIBUS will always be found at the Depot
the arrival of the Cars to carry passengers to and
from the Hotel free of charge Neither trouble nor
expense will be spared to make all comfortable who
patronize the House. The Stabling is large and su
perior to any in the State and will be attended by
first rate Ostlers
Give the National trial. Country custom will be
charged for Dinner and Horse-feed, SO cents, when
the cash is paid, or rs cents when booked.
Staunton, Jan. Is, '5s-tf M. G. HARMAN. :
TOR RENT.-The best stand for COUNTRY
u STORE in Augusta county. 1t is situated ri
Deerfed on the Harrisonburg and Warm Springs
Turnpike, 81 miles from Hsrrisonburg, 81 miles from
Staunton, and 10 miles from Swoope's Depot. The
surrounding neighborhood is thckly settled, and has
wealth and every other induceinent for q merchant
that can be found in the country. There is other
store enough for competition. Buildings all COM
modious and comfortable. A Dwelling house can be
provided if necessary Address the undersigned at
Deerfeld P: O., Augusta county. Va;
DRICK FOR sALE.-The undersigned having
ID associated themselves together in the BRICK
MAKING AND LAYING BUSINESS, take this
method of informing the public that they have now
on hand and will keep constantly hand an assort-
ment of GOOD BRICK, which they will sell
as low as they can be bought elsewhere. Brick
furnished and laid on the shortest notice: One OF us
can always be found at yard the first toll
gate. on the Winchester road, about one-fourth of
mile from town.
Always good LIME on hand at the yard
Staunton, July IL, 1859. BAGBY WOOD.
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NEW TOBACCONIST.-I have taken thestore
IN room lately occupied by VIM Barkman, and i'm.
mediately opposite the Virginia Hotel where will be
found a general assortment OF TOBACCO, SEGARS,
SNUFF, PIPES. and all articles usually kept In
wholesale and retail Tobacco Store. BY prompt at
tenton to business and determination to give entire
satisfaction hope to merit and receive asnare OF the
public patronage. u o. 'HH hiNo'
Stanton, Feb /, 1859. :
IMPORTANT NOTICE. have concluded to
close out my entire stock of BOOTS, SHOES.
HATS AND CAPS, at astonishing low prices, in or.
der to change my business It's unnecessary to men
ton assortment and prices because every kind OF art
Gle usually kept iu first class Shoe Store may be
found in mine and will be sold at uniform low rates.
~ Call and convince yourself
Staunton, Sept. 6, 1859. HENRY FAUST.
1OONEGROES WANTED.-I will pay In
lUU CASH the highest market pr: a.
ces for able bodied young NEGROES NO
for the Southern market. Persons hay -E9t0
ing such for sale will find it to their XtH
interest to call on me before selling, BY M
letter or otherwise at Waynesboro', W.
Augusta County. Virginia. ~
July 26, 1S59-6mo.* JOHN b. SMITH.
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T OCK AND BELL MANUFACTORY.-
IL Dwelling Locks Of every description; Sliding
Door Trimmings ofthe best quality. Also Prison and
Bank Locks. Hinges and Bolts ofany height Bells
hung with without Tubes. All kinds of repairing
done.
AS we sell no work but our own manufacture We
are prepared to warrant it to give entire satisfaction to
all who may favor US with a call.
READY Il EVERETT
900, Main Street, Richmond, Va.
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DLASTER.-The Staunton Steam Mills Co. is re-
i ceiyng and will continue to receive large supplies
of best Windsor Plaster and will keep the same con
santly on hand during the fall and winter, and for
sale f6f Cash only
Farpers of Augusta and neighboring counties may
RELY upon being able to procure their Plaster, fresh
ground and in any quantities, at prices 6eoeo those of
formH seasons, by application to
s. 4. RICHARDSON, zSup't:
Stanton, Aug. 80, 1859. s. ). Mills Co.
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NEW COMMISSION HOUSE.-The under
". H. Smith, Esq, on the SOUTH SIDE OF GARY,
STREET, and directly opposite Messrs Dunlop, Mon
cure q Co., where he proposes to do q GENERAL
COMMISSION BUSINESS, and will give his special
attention to the sale of Tobacco, Wheat d Flour,
him. He hopes by strict and prompt attention to the
interests of his PATRONS to merit the confidence ofhis
friends and the public generally.
Very Respectfully,
Richmond, Jan. 4, 1859. p. A. WOODS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1859-01-20
VAR | ETY..
ruE ng>r OF rm& ywo.

A farmer and his son Haas having ',.r
10 market in the next ioSu, suI dssiYsgi 81
their load Of potatoes. got ready q rs'u-u
home. The farmer lac ni,a se,C c3'a;,rraJ.y
down aud commenced sleeping wa..e iias-
drove the wagon.
Soon Hans commenced thinking shout
tie baked peas aui pork LIS mother LII
promised to keep LIm until Lis return.
smacked his ps, Sat drove tie horses fast.
or.
The old man lifted himself upon bis elbow
and exclaimed
Hans, dent drive them horses so FEET -
They had = good, full Lad this morning
and laid tin. eif down au snooIsd sgaiu.
A little time the horses we're driven Glow
err; then again Han. thought OF the po. K
aud poas, aud imagining thar the old nau
was asleep, lie WHIPPED up the hOrs, a, fall
speed.
The old maa sat up in the wagon second
time aud exclaimed
Hans hoS many times ~ ,1l v.ul ue
TO tell you lot in drive - FAST Ha a.s
IL ! would have daue 80 Wish ug ittrer
A strange lather wa .a1st lsys as- 80.
piled UsDs.
'Wba' g cried g.. f4thcr Boy s.l ,
great deal better father tLll ever v.s Lai