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y. " VERBS
PATENT DOUBLE RIB GIN.

I HAVE invented and obtained letters patent for
L Dcable.chiiied Reversing Rib for Cotton
Gins, which win manufacture at Cotton Valley,
Macon county. Alabama.
The advantage Of my Improvement in the Cotton
Gin Rib, consists in making them reversible SO as
TO do double service. Each half of my improved
Rib Is made with the same curve, and the two ends
are of the same size and shape; SO that when one
end is worn out and becomes unfit for use, the
farmer can take them of HIMSELF reverse and re-
place them again, and make them do double the
service of those heretofore used. It will save the
farmer the trouble and expense of transporting his
Cotton gin to some factory and procuring new
set OF Ribs. Any one can take them off and re-
place them again.. All that it requires is take out
the screws and run them back again, and thea you
will have new set Of Ribs.
My Improved Rib'will not be very popular with
gin-makcrs in general, for they say that the gins
last too long. Some have acknow]ed that it is
superior to any Rib they have ever seen. 1t is the
farmer that l want to please, and if he will give
ME a trial, will certainly do it. With twelve
years experience, fatter myself that can make
as good GIN as any one; and with my improve
laent, know that can make them last ohe-third
longer, without any expense for repairing. All
that ask is to give me trial. Persons wishing
to buy my Double Rib Gin, viii please order them,
for it will be impossible for agents to call ALL
will deliver Gins at Factory, for Two Dollars
per saw.
tY- Particular attention given to Repairing.
Address J. w. WEBB e. CO.,
Cotton Valley, Macon county, Ala.
March, 80. 46-y*
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COTTON PLANTERS

Are respectfully invited to call and examine
the Cylinder .ssas
COTTON GIN
Patented September Ii, ls49-Aps 81, 1855
August 81, 1859
Together with Certificates from respectable
and experienced planters, fully establishing
the following important advantages over all
Gins now in use, viz: .
l. 1t does not cut or KNAPP the staple.
2. 1t rejects one-third more trash
s. 1t gins faster, with the same power.
4. 1t is more simple, more durable, and ;
less liable to injure the ginner.
s. 1t enhances the value of the cotton It.
to lie per lb.-as can be proved by actu.!
sales.
On exhibition and sale at the Office Of tie
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Neuralgia of the Urethra, acute and chronic In
nanlmation. Of the coats. of the bladder causing
desire 10 urinate every few minutes, ncontinence
Of urine, affection of the kidneys, causing dull
pains in the back and loins, Gravel, Fluor Albus
in females (Whitcs) etc, etc.
u PRICE REDUCED TO $500 PER BOTTLE.
. In all accomplished cases ono bottle will effect
cure. For full particulars procure " Treatise y
to be had gratis Of Agents.
It would be well in cases Of Chronic Gonorrhoca
and Gleet to use, in Connection with the Mixture
our " Camphorated Belladonna Injection, to be lad
also OF agents -price 80 cts.
Tho Genuine article can be hed Of I. SHLENKER
BROTHER, sole agents for Hsrrisonburg La.
a A CARD. DR.. 4. G. Thomson devOtcs his sole
attention to the treatment of an Specific Diseases,
comprising all Urethral affections, Impurities Of the
Blood, Primary, Secondary, Tertiary and Hercdit-
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the Palate, Nodes on the Bones, pains resembling
Rheumatism, and Often treated for such, Blotches,
&C., &C.
- Particular attention paid to cases Of Sper-
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othor causes. But for full details see Dr.. IT'S
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The water is recommended by the Medical Fac
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NEW AMERICAN CYCLOP .EDIA:
4 Dictionary Of General knowledge
edited by
George Ripley and Charles. A. Dana.
To be completed in Is volumes royal octave, large
SIZE double columns. Vol l. is now ready,
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TO SOUTHERN MERCHANTS

The subscribers arc prepared to furnish mer
chants with superior article of .,.s.,
Cotton Gin Gear, Segment Cast
ings, Bolts, dc.
ct the very lowest prices. Also,
Southern PIoughs, Corn Shelters, Hay Cut
tiers, Tanning Mills, Grain
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