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Unprecedented Inducements for new Sub.
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irg perfect title to 10 acres of land in Texas,
Kansas, Iowa or Wisconsin, and the Magazin es
promptly mailed to the subscribers, whether at
the same different Posi>ofces
In the same proportion deeds for 90, 40, so,
or 100 acres, will be sent premiums for 20,
80, 50 or l6O So subscriptions-an acre for each
copy subscribed for.
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ness Department Of the Knickerbocker should
be addressed to JOHN A. GRAY, l6 & Is Jacob
street All articles designed for tho body of
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LOUIS GAYLORD CLARK.
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THE YOUNG AMERICA

Clothing Store is all the rage,
1t surpasses far the living age;
Being ono OF the largest in the State,
And selling goods at SO low a rate,
That all who call can easy buy,
And IL they don't, can't tell why.
Listen and prepare your mind,
White call off the different kinds:
COATS OF all descriptions, kinds and taste,
And style OF breast or length Of waist;
Ofall material, Frock and Dress,
And lit you, too, without distress.
PANTS comes next, which to 'numeratc,
Would take man with pen aud slate,
From morn till night, with two minds,
TO cyPher down the different kinds.
Enough to say, will all supply,
With nythiDy TO suit ;heir eye;
Black, blue, plaid, striped or gray,
am bound 10 "suit" you any way.
VESTS, astonishing to relate,
ain ahead Of nil the State;
Vclvets, plain. plaid, stripped or blue.
Satns oil all kinds, figured silks tooj
And many more---it is not worth while
To half describe the monstrous pile.
SHIRTS OF linen, and Marseilies too,
Hickories, Caiicoes, striped and blue.
Bosoms, Collars. Cravats and Caps new
Handkerchiefs, Gloves, Rubber suspenders
And the lateststyle Of good double leaders
Boys CLOTHING, Coats, Vests and Pants,
] cannot fit either grasshoppers or ants;
But anything in human shape,
warrant FIT up to tho tape;
And i stick to my motto Of old,
That is-''not to be undefsold."
So come along, bring friend and pin,
But don't forget the "Ready Tin"
D. II. sTlNE.
Morgontown, Oct. II, lsoS.-l74
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IMPORTANT ITEM.
One dOOr further ,SOuIh!
REMOVAL AND NEW GOODS

u l.. & n. BERKSHIRE announce /,
Il a. their friends aud The public. that they
have removed from their old stand opposite
the Courthouse into the adjoining room on
the South, lu,eiy occupied by L Nj. Chalfan,
Druggist, where they have just received,
and are now opening, large stock Of Gro
ceries, Confectionery, Tobacco. Segars, and
great variety Of Nations aud useful articles
OF almost every description purchased in the
East-all which they will sell low for Cash,
or TO prompt customers at four months. We
hope that all who may need any thing in our
line will not fail to keep their eye on the
Cheap Grocery" exactly opposite to the
Court Honse. r. l.. s. N. BERKsHIRE.
November l6, 1857. 1876
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MERCHANTS CELEBRATED
20 II IL a II Two OH.
For Man and Ranst.

Has been before the public for moro thai, 8,
eyears, and is 3cservedly popular.
Extract ola letter from DR.. T.. Pattes, dats 4
RdvensWood, Va, jim. ~, 1865.
The Gargling Oil 10 the only reliable Embr..
cation In istcnce. So say the people w,
can sci more of than all the rest put together
can furnish you with Eve five hundred eerti1.
Gates, if you want.
From Messm. Hendricks & co., II harrison lie Va.
There viii probably be gteat deal of Ii.
Gargling on sold here. All who have tried IL
are we'll pleased with il. We believe IL TO ka
the best medicine for horse ever made.
From Brown Jones, Brandenburg, KY. Feb,
16, 1857.
Your valuable Garg1iug Oil gives general sat.
isfaction, and is champion Liniment for man
and beast. We have never known il to fail in
single instance.
SERErrA, Miss, Feb, rs, 1857.
GENTS Please send another supply of your
Gargling Oil, 1t has given general Satisfaction.
1t has cured n case Of Rheumatism of ten wear,
standing and is great Tor burns, in fact IL b,,
been successful in almost any case where is ha,
had fair trial: d. G. ROBINSON.
The only genuine has ssG. w. Merchant
Lockport, N W" blown in each bottle, and al.
so has his signature over the cork.
Pamphlets gratuitously furnished by agent.
with Testimonials of its utility. All orders al
dressed to Merchants GarSIing OIL Cot
Lockport, N. Y.
For sale by Druggists and Merchants RencrJ
ally, through the United States, British Possesl
sions, and other Countries. And by
FITCH CHALFANT, |
Morgantown, Va
And by one or more agents in every town inH
the vicinity. Wholesale at all large commercial
towns. Sept 8, 1856. I
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Marble and Stone Cutting.
BURR P. MARSTELLAR.

ID ESPECTFULLY informs his friends s.
IL the public that he has just received
from Baltimore and intends keeping con.
SANITY on hand, an assortment of
American and Italian Marble,
which will enable him TO ill promptly all
orders for
Monuments, Head d FOet stones,
TABLETS, MANTLE. PIECES, &c.
in style OF ar not surpassed in this section
OF the country. He will also execute all
orders Tor building work in country stone.
SHOP at the head Of Front street. (at the
old s,ond.) Orders solicited and filed al a
reduction of % per cent on prices heretof
CALL and SEE before making purchases
elsewhere. B. p. Nj.
Morgan,own, July 5, 1856.
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Sugar Cane.

The success Of this plant as an article
Of staple culture, is now placed beyond
doubt. Wherever it has been intro
duced it has largely rewarded the OK,
periments and confidence Of the cult
vator. 1t is exactly suited to our eli
mate, its growth is rapid, and its yield
OF sugar and molassos rcmuneratiyc,
and in many cases unexpectedly pro-
iitab!e. 1t isnow in cultivation through
out Western States, and its introduc-
ton as a reliable and economical agri-
cultural product is no longer an ex
pertinent. An interesting meeting of
Chinese Sugar Cane growers, was re.
Gently held at Rockford, Illinois, and
there were thcro exhibited large
samples Of excellent sugar and clari.
fled syrup, comprising a great variety
OF grades, and some very fine specimens.
IT. was said that the yield in Illinois
this fall, under the present imperfect
culture, indicated two hundred gallons
OF molasscs, as an average crop, besides
81 largo and valuable amount of fodder.
This cane has been extensively cult.
waited in Illinois this year, and the
Rockford Republican regards it as a
sure fact that "syrup and sugar are
destined to become as staple articles of
production in that State, as corn and
wheat and more profitable Wheel
ing Times.
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New Marble Shop.

The Undersigned having purchased the stock
on hand from the former proprietors Of the Mar
BILE Shop carried on by Messrs. Sheets & White,
beg leave to inform their friends and the pub
lie in general, that they intend to carry on the
MARBLE BUSINESS in all its branches, in good
style and with despatch. They expect to have
on hand fine stock Of both
ITALIAN and AMERICAN MARBLE
Of the very best quality in lew days and will
be prepared to execute
Monument. Tomb, Head and Foot
Stones,
to the satisfaction of all who may give them a
call. 1t is not their intention or purpose to
BORE the people by calling on them for jobs be-
fore their relatives are cold, as they deem it
both too small business, and done only by
small men but they intend to pursue such a
course that will be endorsed by both friends
and enemies, if any of the latter we have.
They hope by strict attention to business,
with moderate charges, together with a war
ranty for all jobs to be what thoy are represent
cd, to share liberal patronage,
Shop in Lazer's Building, next to the Court
house. Call and before purchasing else
where.
IL Our Marble is bought for cash con scquent-
ly we will be able to sell very low.
apl6,-u JNO. w. MADEIRA g. co.
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ITO CoNsUMprIyEs.--rho ,s,.,

ITO CONSUMPTIvES.--T rd,.,,i,.
Il having been restored To health in a ~
weeks, by a very simple remedy, inter hs,i,'
suffered several years with asey' re Ip,g tf,,S
ion' and that dread disease, Ccbstnp,..r -
ers the means Of cure. To all who desire IL. h..
VIII send the prescription used (rREE OF cna1arV
with directions tor preparing and using the ssu,1
which they will find a sure Cure for coNssnn
TioN, ASTHMA, BRoNcnIr:s, &c, The only nh
ject OF the advertiser in, sending tho prcsor.,
ton is TO benefit the edlicted, aud he iooes az
cry sufferer will Try his remedy, as ii win Goa,
them nothing, and may prove blessing. Par.
ties wishing the prescription will please addso,,
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON.
Williamsburgh, Long Island
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" WAN, KNOW TNYSELE.o
An Invaluable Book for rs Cents. every
Family should have Copy"

promiscuous sexual int erco curse, by seIf>abuse,
OF by sexual excess, with advice for their pre-
vention, written in familiar style, avoiding all
medical technicalities and everything that
would offend the ear OF deccncy.
Testimony Of the Professor Of Obstetrics in Penn
College, Phiddelphid.-"DR.H HUNTERS MED
ICAL MANUAL."-Thc author of this work,
unlike the ma ority of these who advertise to
cure the diseases Of which il treats, is gradu-
ate Of one of the best Colleges in the U. States.
1t affords me pleasure to recommend him to the
unfortunate, or to the victim of NAL practice, as
successful and experienced practitioner, in
whose honor and integrity they may place the
greatest confidence. JOSEPH LoNGsIIoRE, MD.
From A. Wood,cGrd, NJ d., Of Penn University,
Phiiadd.-lt gives me pleasure to add my tests
mony to the professional ability of the Author Or
tho " Medical Mdnudi.' Numerous cases Of Dis
eases OF the Genital Organs, some Of them of
long standing, have come under my notice, in
which his skill has been manifest in restoring to
perfect he lth, in some instances where the pas
tent has been considered beyond medical aid.
n the treatment of seminal weakness, or dsar-
rang cement Off functions produced by Self
abuse, or Erccss Of ycnery, do not know his
superior in the profession. have been acquain-
ted with the author some thirty years, and deem
it no more than justice to him well as a kind
ness to the unfortunate Yirt i'm OF early lndiscrc-
ton, TO recommend him one in whose profess
sional skill and integrity they may safely coniidc
themselves. ALFRED WOODWARD, NJ. d.
One copy, securely enyelopcd, will be forwor
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tor % cents, or copies for $500. i-J-Addres
COSDEN CO., Publishers, Box 1877, Phlad'a.
NJ Booksellers, Canvasscrs and Box Agents
supplied on the most liberal terms.
December 20, 1857. .ly
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A farmer on the Wabash has made
four hundred gallons Of moIassos from
tho sugar cane grown on a single acre
OF ground the past season. The mo.
lasses selling readily Mt fifty cents per
gallon, gives him two hundred dollars
as the return Of his crop on a single
acre.
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SssNS1y<ce
%>ass SssS|,l S
e - dSEa @
a-.ssss.. 80 -, = s--->
The Farmers Department.
FILLING ICE HOUSES.

Il is always well to secure the first
good ice that makes, say one foot in
thickness. This, lift DO perfectly clear
aud free from snow, is thick enough,
and the sooner the crop is secured the
better. Those who have large houses,
and harvest ice for the markets, have
their own methods, and need no hints
from US. But there are many among
our readers will DO ready this month
to lay in their private stores. For
such we would offer few plain direc-
tons:
The first business is to cut the ice
into suitable blocks for packing. When
there is no machinery to be employed
IN handling the blocks, two feet by
three will be found a convenient size
for house twelve feet square, as they
will make perfect fit in the packing.
The ice should be first marked off with
some sharp tool and crevice be made
to be followed with coarse saw-a
cross cut saw, with one handle off, or
an old saw.mill plate with handle
added, will answer. The saw should
follow the marker as closely as possible,
to make straight edged blocks. 1t will
take twenty-four of these blocks for
the first layer of ice, and, if one foot
thick, two hundred and eighty. eight
will fill the house.
In selecting ice for cutting, take that
which is perfectly clear and solid-
Air or dirt frozen in, will not keep so
we'll. Care should be taken also to
keep the blocks clean while laying
them in. After the first layer of blocks
is put down, and the sawdust or sea-
weed is packed in solid at the sides, the
crevices around each block should be
filled up with pounded ice, or dry snow.
If the weather is intensely cold, very
little water may DO used at the cracks
to made the union perfect. The more
completely you can ex clude air from
the body of the ice, the longer it will
keep.
Having finished the first layer, sweep
off clean, and put in tho next which
cement together with the pounded ice
like the first. Continue this process
until the last layer, which cover with
sawdust or straw, or sea-wced if more
convenient, eighteen inches in thick
ness. If the ice house is properly
made, and good ice put in it in this
manner, you will find it very little
diminished next May, when you open
- 1T to get the block for the refrigerator.
A subscriber asks if an ice house
cannot be filled by pouring in water
from time to time and letting it freeze
This might, perhaps, be one on a.small
scale, should there be long continued
succession Of freezing days. But the
operation would be very tedious, and in
the end, even if successful, more cx-
penslve than cutting ready formed
ice.-Amer. Agricuhurtst.
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m OTECE.-PERSONS indebted to fla.
L Y gnnS and Rude, arc informed that by calling
promptly on e. c. Bunker, Esq, at his Office
and d'scharging their Indebtedness. they will
save COST Dee. 3--tf
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DENTISTRY.

LOURY MCGEE, having returned from the
- East would tender his services as Dental
Surgeon, to the citizen Of Morgantown and the
PUBLIC generally, feeling confident that he is well
qualified to give satisfaction in all the various
branches of his profession. lie may be found
at the residence OF G. NJ. Hasans. Terms W cd.
crate.
Sept 18th, lS5S.-l6s
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NEW GOODS.
MONEY SIZED rs MONEY EdRNED.

Quick Safes Small Profits
HOLESALE AND RETAIL
J. J. HUTCHINSON, Mt SHUTDOWN, has jus,
received an unusually large aud complete as.
sortmont of FALL AND WINTER GOODS
in the selection Of which great care has been
exercised, and which for variety and obeapncss
cannot he excolled in this part Of the country.
Ladies Dress Goods in great uwieiy An
Wool Dclaines Coburgs Madame Cloths;
Merinos, &c.
Shawls, Hosiery, Gloves, Muslins, Cloths Cas-.
simetes, Satuneis, &C., Hardware, Queens.
vase, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes and first rate
assortment of Groceries.
Having purchased these Goods nj tho head
Of tho market for cash, and intending TO sell for
Cash or TRADE only, will sell as cheap as any
store in Western Virginia.
oet; -. 1853 .17s~etse. ' ~ y "''o'
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&.YkE OF
REAL ESTATE.

In pursuance OF decree Of the Circui,
Count OF Monongalia County. rendered at
the Spring Term 1853, in the case of Edith
Dancer. Administrative with the will annex.
ed OF Charles S. Dancer decd against Sim
con f.. Dancer s. Others, shall, as Commits.
sioner appointed for the purpose, proceed to
sell at public auction, in iron, Of The Court.
house III Morgantown, on the
4M Monday Of October, 1853.
(being court.dayI to the highest bidder,
on credit Of 6. IL aud IS months the tract
of Land in the Bill and proceedings in said
cause desctibed--bring u certain tract con.
'aihi'g ABOUT fourteen acres (more or less)
adjoining lands of John Ramsey, and oths,s
III SAID county, now in the possession Of Re.
RI Ramsey; and the ame tract was convey
ed to CHARLES S. Dancer. decd By Jesse Dam
Ger, decd. The purchaser will be required
to give bond, bearing interest from date,
with good security for the purchase money,
and lien will also be retained for the same
on the said tract Of land
r. l.. BERKSHIRE,
Sept 2ls', 1S5S-l70 Commissioner.
BsaA. The above Sale is adjourned
till the 4th Monday of NOVEMBER
Court. II. l.. Berkshire, Comm.
ssA, The above sale is further post
poned till the 4th Monday of DECEM
BIER Court.
II. l.. BERKSHIRE, Comm.
The above sale is further postponed
till the fourth Monday of JANUARY
Court. IL. L. Berkshire, Comm.
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PROSPECTUS FOR 1859 !

1--WE New Volume ofthe New York Week.
L ly Illustrated GOLDEN PRIZE will
c"mmcncc Jan. LIST, 1859. The following arc
the names of the Literai whose productions
will grace the columns of this cl cgant journal
during the wear:
REV. G. II. STURGEON, of London.
G. w. NJ REYNOLDS, of London.
6. P. R. JAMES, Novelist.
SIR EDWARD BULWER.
Col. G. W. CR0CKET.
A. D. MUNS0N,
Capt. M. D. ALEXANDER, U. S.A.
THOS. DUN ENGLISH, III. D.
HENRY GLAPP, Jr.
DR.. O. G. VAN BUREN,
LIEUT.. ]. M. PLATT. u. s. N.
F. CLINTON HARRINGTON.
Mrs. ANNA WKELPLY.
Miss S0UTHW0RTH
HETTY HEARTILY.
" VIRGINIA VAUGHAN.
DI. VERNON.
MINNIE MANT0UR.
l." HATTIE CLARE.
Mrs T. B. SINCLAIR
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NAILS a. IRON.
CHEAP GROCERY.

~
Just received al Caracas Cheap Grocery,
frnlis Nuts, &c, OF ell kinds, fresh from
The importers.
Bordeaux Primes Dante Currents.
Spanish Dates, Malaga Ralsins. Levsnt
Figs, Otanges, French Lemons, Rhode
Island Greetings and Green Pippins from
Massachusetts, Vans from New Jersey,
Cocoanuts. Cheslnuts and Ground Nuts,
Coffee at l25 cents per pound;
Teas, of alt kinds; Spices, Sugars, Mo.
lasses, Prime Chewing Tobacco, Segars,
Snnffs, Cheese, Crackers, Extract Of Coffee
Powder, Lead, Shot, end Caps;
JeweIry, Toys and Notions of all kinda.
Prime Fresh brewed AIes, &C., &c.
0S- Al for sale Cheap. 90
Housekeepers are invited to call and IL.
anime my stock before purchasing elsewhere
NY Goods are all fresh, snd bough, low.
Nov. 1917.
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a PROPOSITHON.- undersgn
n ed would submit the following proposition
to those parties who have been for u long time
indebted to them, viz;
DO you not think it reasonable that unless
that Indebtedness is discharged at ,cry early
DAY, your notes and accounts will be put in the
hands OF those authorized to collect by law.
Dec. 3-tf GEO. NJ. HAGANS g. co.
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Mantwing Young Fruit zrees.-It
is an excellent practice to top dress the
ground about young fruit trees with
yard manure, early in winter. 1t pro-
tects the roots from cold, and the so.
lublo portions soaking into the earth
by each successive rain or melting snow,
fertilize them with spaded manurc.-
Spadcd in, in the spring, all the re-
naming advantages are secured. The
manure should not be placed in a little
heap at the foot of the stem, as many
do, but should be spread broadcast to
the height of the tree, as the roots cx-
tend much further than is commonly
supposed. Country Gentleman.
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HAVE YOU SEEN THEM?

That superb Engraving, "TuE VILLAGE BLACK
nifn, and tho beautiful Arr JouaNAt, which
are furnished to subscribers Of tho Cosmopolitnn
Aft Association, can now be soon at the " e..
nion'' Office, for a short time only. See adyer-
tisomont elsewhere hoadcd--Now Features.
no CREDIT for meading Boots and
Shoes at my shop after January 1st.-
II don't pay 10 charge small jobs.
jsou'y !, 1889, J, g. LEWIS.
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u" who BIZ the plough would thrive.
ihm5eli must cilhcr hold or drive.