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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-12-18

In which We shall ODER great inducements. Asose
OF our firm rcsidss in New York. We sheil continue
to receive week. ~ supplies thropghou, the ssas..
The family visitor. [volume] (Pruntytown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1858-1860, 1860-03-31
SMALL FRUITS.

Aswe are paying special attention to tho production
BLACKBERRY, RASPBERRY AND
STRAWBERRY PLANTS,
our stock for the coming Fall and Spring Of la2O,
will not only no very large, but Of the best qualify
which we shalloG at greatly reduced prices.
NEW ROCHELLE, oRLAWToN BLACKBERRY
still growing in favor, and the demand tor plants
his Fell promises to be unusually large.
WILSON S ALBANY SEEDING STRAWBERRY
IS undoubtedly the most universally popular variety
in the country. Is extraordinary size, wonderful
nroductTcneSs, and other good qualities have placed
i ut the ve:y head orthe list wherever it has been
testec, especially for market purposes. Having
ocen among The earliest 10 procure this variety
anu hav cultivated il more especially FOR Giants
VIC Shall c allie to offer for sale in spring OF 1890
C"E2 GHE MILLION PLANTS.
These plants ale now being Cultivated in the mort
careful manner, and one OF them vii he worth
more than dozen OF such as are carccssly grown
among grass and weeds. We cordially invite per-
sons wishing 10 pnrhcase to visit our grounds aDs
examine our mode ofprOducing plants.
WE SHALL REDUCE
the price opaAtS in the spring or $50 so as to place
them within the reach of AZ. We have experiment
ted largely 10 the best time planting Inc Straw
berry, and unEcsitatngly recommend the Spring.
Cur selection embraces OVER ONE HUNDRED
VARIETIES, including all the native and foreign
kinds, Of any reputc
R3- Catalogues sent CT application, enclosing a
St=mp. j. KNOX
Augll 3m Box, 4Io Pittsburg, pa.
The family visitor. [volume] (Pruntytown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1858-1860, 1860-03-31

TRUE happiness may be
summed up in one word-con-
tentment.
The family visitor. [volume] (Pruntytown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1858-1860, 1860-03-31
Amb:etypes for 10 Gents
FOR A FEW n We

DARTRIDGE AT HIS PALACE OF ART
i In lIornbrook's Block, Main-St., East Side
Will take two Good Pictures of one Person for
20 cents. The Systematic arrangement in his
Mammoth Atrial Palace afording him facili-
ties for producing hundreds, daily, without
Accommodating his regular customers, or inter
tcring in the least with his executing, rs usu-
al, work of every style, and in the highest
perfection Of the Art.
Persons having inferior Pictures ofdeceased
friends, can, at Partridge's, have fine Pictures
made from them of any size, greatly improv-
ing the Likeness.
PHOTOGRAPHS, Plain or Colored, from
smallest to Life Size, Also, the improved BAL
LOTYl 81 Made only at Partridre's.
Locke and Pins "at Cost and Less than
Cost" vcrything used in the business for
sale at 1t Nest Prices TO the trade.
TAKE OTICE.-ThatP artridge's Gallery
is on Main st., few doors above the NJ. l.
NJ. Bank, or Marsh & Taylor's Store. en-
trance third door above J. l. G. Merdel's. be-
tween the Stores of c. p. Brown and Jeremiah
CemenS and opposite D. Nicoll &c Bros yari-
~ Store. Jan. Is, 60--tf7
The family visitor. [volume] (Pruntytown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1858-1860, 1860-03-31
- ALE OF VALUABLE
~ PROPERTY.

In pursuance ola decree of the County Court
Of Harrison county, State of Virginia, pro-
nouuted on the 18th day Of February, 1860,
in the cause of George Y. Ross, Committee of
James Lang, erpdrtee, | shall, in front of the
courthouse OF Taylor county, on the
10th day Of April, 1860,
THAT being court-dny,) sell, 10 the highest
bidder, upon Credit of G, H., IS, and "a
months with interest from the day OF sale,
two tracts Of Land brou ling TO james Lang,
both lying in Taylor county. One contain
ing CO ACRES, AT ROGUES' HARBOR, the
same upon which the STEAM MILL of the
said Lang stands. One other tract contain
ing % ACRES living near Pennington, Tay-
Llnr eaun+v, With q COAL-IINE or ABOUT .
feet OF a very superior quality. Bonds with
good personal sucerity will be required and a
lien upon the property will be retained to Sc
cure purchase money.
GEORGE ROSS,
Committee Of james Lang.
March I, 1850. WITS
The family visitor. [volume] (Pruntytown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1858-1860, 1860-03-31

The MARRYING SEASON In
IRELAXD.-From New Years
day to the commencement ol
Lent is the great marrying sea-
son in many parts of Ireland A
late Irish Journalist says:
The "Irish marrying season.
has been this year, more than
usually successful, much to the
advantage of the clergy, the
benefit Of grocers, butchers, oa.
kers, &C., and the delectation OF
wedding gocrs. The middle
classes particularly, made a first
rate turn out of it, and seldom
within the same spree of time
have so many Of their number
fatIen willing victimes to the art,
full wiles ofCupid as during the
last month. The Lotharlos, too
have been most liberal in the
payment of the marriagel fees
and many a 'Fgood Father" but
toned HE poclse. urcn e ae9 O.
sol note, after performing the
ceremony, as a reward of his
kind service.
The family visitor. [volume] (Pruntytown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1858-1860, 1860-03-31

Cure for Lisping.-A rapid
and emphatic recital Of the fol-
lowing is said by a provincial
apper to be an infalliadle cure
for lisping.
HOODS meets Snobbs and Moods
Hoohs hobs to Snoobs and robs
Moods FOODS. That is, says
Noobs Tee worst ofHoobsJobs
and Snoobs' sobs.
The family visitor. [volume] (Pruntytown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1858-1860, 1860-03-31

Certificates of Packages will be sold at the
rates, which is the risk:
Certificates Of Packages of
The family visitor. [volume] (Pruntytown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1858-1860, 1860-03-31
TEN MILLIONS FOR LOWER

TEN MILLIONS FOR Lower
CALlFoRNIA.-lt appears BY
the instruction. given to Mr.. Me-
Laue, communicated TO the U.
S. Senate by the presldenh that
the minister was authorized to
offer Slo,oCO,Oo0 for Lower
California, aud the right Of way
from the Rio GTande to MaZat>
Ian, and from Arizona to Guy
mas. But the negotiation fell
through. Ten millions would
helped Juarez very much, butt
is probable that he feared to
place himself in the position be-
fore the nation af parting with
Mexican territory.
The family visitor. [volume] (Pruntytown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1858-1860, 1860-03-31

Dogs.-It is said that quiet a
thriving dog trade is kept up
between Cincinnati and New
Orleans. There are no less
than nine " merchants" in the
lormer ylace who snip dogs to
the South, realizing as high as
twenty-five and fifty dollars on
a single animal. The dogs are
ofcourse generally stolen.
The family visitor. [volume] (Pruntytown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1858-1860, 1860-03-31

make a favorable impression on
Miss Angellette; and between
you and me, even it | could,
who would think of asking a
woman to walk through the
vale of life with him, when she
will not acknowledge she has
legs?
The family visitor. [volume] (Pruntytown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1858-1860, 1860-03-31

ErHsR, like wine, brings
out the truth. Some time ago
a surgeon at our hospital was
making a new nose for a horri-
bic looking female patient
Ether was administered. She
calculated: III know | am not
pretty, but I have pretty ways"
The family visitor. [volume] (Pruntytown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1858-1860, 1860-03-31

VIRGIEIA: At rules held in the Clerks
' Office ofthe Circuit Court Of Taylor coun-
Y, on the first Monday in January, 1860.
James X. Smith, Complt.)
Us.
John I. Hickel and others, Defts.
Tie object OF this suit is 10 cancel and an
nul the contract made on and about the Goth
day Of October, 1851, between complainant:
and defendant, Hickel, by which the latter sold
10 tie former three town Lots, Nos. 36, 81 and
IS, in the town OF Fetterman, in said county,
On which is situated large dwelling house
and other buildings, and same property known
as the John S. Gould property, and to sell said
property 10 pay back to complainant what
purchase mony he has paid thereon.
1t APPEARS By affidavit that the Defendants
Sarah B. Fetterlnan and john S. Gould are
not residents of this State: Therefore, it
is Ordered, that they 60 appear in this suit
within one month after due publication hereof
for four successive weeks, and do what may
be necessary TO protect their interests herein.
A Copy-TEST,
a. ARMSTRONG, Clerk.
[Despard Atto'y for CompIt
The family visitor. [volume] (Pruntytown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1858-1860, 1860-03-31
Il had a Foot TO it.

SioTJ Va HO" IN
country, and what happened tc
him there. The point Of the
story is an al m irable hi
al the falls e modesty form,
erly 50 prevalent, but + o v
happily confined to remote
spots IN the rural districts
which condemned young wo,
men to call things by theu
wrong names, and pretend tc
blush at the true modesty o.
honest english.
| was either born too soon or
100 late. There certainly must
have qeen, OF there is to be, an
age when I did not, stand a.
lone in my likes and dislikes.-
There must have been an age
since the days Of Adam when
women were willing to wear
clothes to cover them, and not
Tor the mere purpose Of show
ing what regret they felt at
EYES ever biting that forbid
den apple. Can you tell me
where to find a wife willing TO
wear high-neeked dresses;
willing to leave washerwoman
to mononPclize short sleeves;
willing to cut her skirts an
inch below the tops Of her gal
tiers; willing to show that she
knows how to blush ; willing to
spend her evenings at home;
willing after abe is married, to
be a wife? Not in the coun>
try, as vainly hoped, can any
discover that treasure. \ coun-
try town is simply an exagera-
ted copy of a city; There is
the same Formally, the same abb
surdity, the same hollowness OF
of heart. The other morning |
found a little country girl, who
refreshed my thirsty spirit with
frankness and freshness. | did
dare to cultivate her acqualn>
lance, lest she shonld disap-
point me, after all by some sud-
den assumption Of airs." She
was a little country music teach~
er, and she came nearer my i'd ca
of what woman ought to be
>than any one | have seen. As
for The little playmate l came to
see, how can | say 10 you, TO
YOU whom l so proudly boast
ed of her, that she is only at
revised edition Of Miss Lucy
Top Layer. To tell the truth,
most all fashionable women look
alike. There is some variation
in their height and features to
be sure, their skirts seem all to
have the same amplitude, their
waists the same circumference
and their busts the same dimen-
sions. Gotten and corsets have
become the chef end Of woman
Every fefalc ought to be pro-
slavery, Tor a northern woman
would consider herself. " fiat;
stale; and unprotected, " did
she not feel that size had at her
command the staple product OF
the south
| went 20 church last Sunday
with Miss Angellette. That is,
] started out OF the house with
her. At first | tried to keep
up a conversation with her; but
she placed such gulf Of bros
cade between herself and me:
that | found it wonld be neces'
to engage speaking trumpet
for the occasion if l expected
10 be heard. DID ] draw near
her, she was brought to sud
den stop by me stepping on her
dress; if | drew back in orde'
not to Tetard her progress IL
this way, the pauses Were
filed bp my staying one thin;
over, and over and her excla
nation of | did not understand
you, Mr.. Crossbones! A lltll
louier Crossbones, ifyou please
The family visitor. [volume] (Pruntytown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1858-1860, 1860-03-31

and turned to find her habite
splendidly. Velvet hat, Ostrich
|plumes, gauntlet gloves, golc
mounted whip, embroidered
mouchior, ect., ect., What {
!pleasent surprise! How unex'
poctedly, awayssout in this coun,
try town, thousand miles from
New York. BOUNDS! how
gracefully she mounted! what
ease in the saddle! what a
Zenobia with the reins! Away
we went, gently at first, then
faster over the bridges with a
tramp load enough to awaken
the sleepers; Up the low hills
and down the enslopes.-
Then came 4 long, low strerch
of ground. "A race criedn An
gillette, her cheeks blazing, her
eyes flashing, excitement forcing
her to be herself by making her
forget herself. She piled the
whip, forward dashed the steeds
We were neck.and- neck, then
the lady was half a length ahead
She kept it. How we whizzed
along! How fine it was, But
10! there was a misstep-a
tumble Something went over
the head Of Miss Angellette's
horse. | drew rein, and sprang
to pick it up. There were os-
trich plumes, ribbons, gold
mounted riding-whip, gauntlets,
green habit-cloth, and-Miss
Angelette!
"You are hurt" | cried, as |
caught sight Of the cheeks with
the flush all gone from them,
and the bright eyes dimmed.-
In my sympathy, | torgave her
for disappointing me in her
character. | forgot her fash
condolences. She was the
was the daughter Of my fathers
old freud now, village girl.
Whose acquaintance | had tray
elled far to make. | tried 10
lift her from the dust. She
groaned.
"Where are you hurt, my
dear young lady :" l said, earn
e5ily.
She shook her head and still
groaned.
"OnIy frightened " L asked,
lifting her pale face to my h"-
som.
"No no, hun t-dreadlully
hurt; hut I canno; tell you.-
Oh, dear! oh dear!
URrt Won must tell me, dear
Angela, must get assistance; il
you need medical aid here, |
must bring it. Do conide In
me. Remember, | was like a
brother to yon once.
There was a pause; then,
with burst Of tears, she said,
i think | have broken a limb.
A leg or an arm? l asked.
ooh, Mr.. Crossbones!" with
shocked look " ! told you a
limb--isn't that enough"
No; God gave you louF
limbs, as you call them miss,
and if you will not allow me to
call things by the right name at
least, tell me if the limb you
have broken'is an upper one or
a lower one?
That | consider none OF your
business? with a groan and
writhe of pain.
"Well, at least tell me whe-
Their it has a foot to it or
a hand attached; because, if a
hand, you can walk home, or
even ride your horse back, with
nv guidance. If a foot,
must find a vehicle somewhere
to carry you home. Hiding
her face, she faltered FORTH
1t has a foot attached, sir
and without more ado, | liitec
her in my arms and carried he
The family visitor. [volume] (Pruntytown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1858-1860, 1860-03-31

IN ORDERING TICKETS oRCERTIFICATES
Enclose the money to our address for the
tickets ordered, on receipt of which they will
be forwarded by the first mail. Purchasers
can have tickets ending in any figure they may
designate.
The list of drawn numbers and prizes will
be sent to purchasers Immediately after the
drawing.
NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.
These who prefer not sending money by mail,
Can use the Express Companies
where money for Tickets, in snms of Ten Dol
lars and upwards, can be sent us
AT OUR RISK AND EXPENSE,
from any city or town where there is an Ex-
press. The money and order must be enclosed
in Government
Post Office Stamped Envelope,
or the Express Companies cannot receive them.
All communications strictly confidential.
Orders for Tickets or Certificates, by Nail OF
,, Express, to be directed 10
M'KlNNEY & CO.,
SAVANNAH, GA.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1860-02-23

A THING TO De REMEMBERED. The
Democrats all united on Mr.. Smith, Of
Of N c., for Speaker Mr.. Smith says
he is in favor Of not less than ten gears
term Of naturalization. Such is the man
whom the Democracy unanimously uni
ted upon for one Of the highest and
most influential Offices under the Gov
ernment.- Gate Ciy.
rey- Mr.. Fairburn, the eminent Eng
lish engineer, has calculated that the
greatest clear span at which an iron tn
bular bridge would support its own
weight would be between 1900 and g
600 feet.
@~ Stephensand IIaz|ett Of Harpers
Ferry notoriety have been convicted, and
it is strongly intimatcd that they will be
pardoncd by Gov. fletcher.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1860-02-23


SCOV Ill L s
Blood and Liver Syrup.
The Recipe is given
to all physicians,
That they may know
what they are using.
The combination of
sarsaparilla with Stillingia
Is will known to all
Medical men as the best
Compound to purify
tie blood ever used.
It cures Scrofula in
all it's worst forms
All diseases Of the skin
it cures eHectualy--
syphiitic swellings Erysipelas
Scald head, Salt RLeum,
Old Sores, tumors, Canker,
Female complaints, &c.
All diseases arising from
any impurity Of the blood
Yield readily to the Alternative
influence of this remedy.
JOHN D. PARK, Proprietor,
l2l Lake St.. to whom all orders must
be addressed
Sold by j. NJ. SHANKLIN. I'm.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1860-02-23
Is 49, a,N"7@, PREFAHED BIT
.nR. J. G. AVER & co.
LOWELL, MASS.
TAKE NOTICE.
FOUND

On the 18th day Of JAN, in front Of tho
" Peoples Store, one $40 bill, which the owner
can have by proving property and paying for
this advertisement. JOHN CORFAIAN.
January 10th, 1860.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1860-02-23
ROCKY MOUNTAINS !!

Any person wishing to go to the "Gold
Mince' the coming Spring, may find it to their
advantage to call upon the undersigned liv-
ing three miles east Of Toledo.
mo a. STALEY
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1860-02-23

for the whole Class Of Diseases cr;G;.
mating in hillary arrangement, caused
by the Malaria OF miasmatic countcies.
No ono remedy i louder called for by tic nc
cessite. Of tic American people than a sure and
safe cure for Fever ard Aguc. Such remedy
We are now enabled 10 o.ier, with a perfect GER
tainty that it VIII eradicate The diseasp, aud with
assurance, founded on proof tat no harm can
arise from lis use III any Guantit,
That which protects irom OF pfcven:; this dis
order must be Ct imwcn;c service III tic eornnll,-
mites where it prevails. pttremion is better
than cure, for the patient escapes The risk which
he must ruin in yiolent attacks Of ibis balefnl
distemrcr. This Cruz espels tho mas-
matte poison Of FEWER AND Asvn from the
system, and prevents t.o development Of the
disease, il taken on TIC first approach Of its pre-
monitory symptoms. 1t is no. only the best
remedy ever vet discovered for this class OF com
plaints but also the cheapest. Tie large GUAM
fty we supply for . dollar brings it Mitnin tie
Tcack Of every body; and i'll bilious districts,
where FEVER AND 4AcyE prevails. every lotiy
should have it, aud use it freely, bo.h for cure
and protection. l: il hoped this price will place
1t within the reach OF isE the poor as well rs the
rich. 4 great superiority Of his remedy over
my other ever discovered Tor lie speedy ard
certain cure Of InieTmit;eits is, tia: il contains
no Quininc OF Mineral consequently it produces
no quinism or other nju,ioi,, effects whatever
upon the constitution. Those cured hy it are
left rs healthy a. il tac- had never had tie d.
case.
Fever and Agrc il not alone the consequence
Of the miasmatic poison. A great variety OF dis
orders arise from its irritation, among which
Neuralgia, rheumatism, Gout Headache, Blind
ness, Ioothaclc, Earachc, Cainrr,l, ASTHMA
Taptation. Painful Affection Of tho Spleen.
Mysteries, Pain in the Bowels, Co!ic. Paralysis
and arrangement OF the Stomach, all cf which
when originating in this cat;se, Put on the illte.
ml;tcns type, or become periodical. This ''Cua.s'
cypcs the poison from tho blood and coase.
qnen.ly cures them al allie Il is all inyai,.a
lie protection to Immigrants, end pe.sons tray-
cling or temporarily residing il tic inalarieifs
districts If taken occasionally, or daily, Vile
exposed to the infection. that will be csere;eti
from the system. and cannot accumulate in su.-
ficcnt quantity TO ripcn into disease Hence it
j. even more valuable f,r protection tlul carc,
and few will ever suffer from Intcrmittents, il
they avail themselves ot The protection this
edy affords.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1860-02-23
TOLEDO MA II X ETs.
CORRECTED WEEKLY

by Galley & Johnston Of the peoples
store
WHEAT, per bushel 5oNGo
CORN, q " 20
OATS, 20
POTAF OEs, per b,shel. 2OC925
BUTTER, u ID, l.
EGGS u doz, q
FLOUR, = 100 lbs, 2oo@2,5o
BEEF q ID 5(16, by quarter e Id 300
COFFEE, T. Id 15N9l7
SUGAR, II ID SOTO
TEA, u III 50Ggl 90
MOLAssES 50Gl70
SALT, Y bbl $3.50
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1860-02-23
EORD'S
LIVER INIIGER I 0 / !,
NEVER DEBILITATES.

IT IS compounded entirely from Gums, and
!. has become an estn blshea fact, Standard
Medicine known and approved by all that
have used ii, and is now resorted 70 with
CONFIDENCE in all The ;: diseases for which it
is recommended. :
It has cured thouS sands WITHIN 'he iass
two wears who hadsr given up All hopes Of
relief, az the nnnler. ons unsolicited cef'si-
icates in my possess ion SHOW
Tie dose must hexs adapted 10 the len'
neparne Of the inaiE1 sidual taking it, and
used in such euantis. ties rs to act gently OIL
he Bowels. al
Iet the dictates IF your Judgment guide
roI, II Tho use of theS LIVER INTIGoRA A
TOR, and it will cure liver lompiaih'S pr
ious Attacks, Dyspepss sia Chrome Dlarrhoc'
Summer Complaints,xa Dysentery, pf op ~
Dropsv, Sour stomach, lia5ltual NostSehsss'
Choic Cholera, Cholera Morbns, Ihoiera m
fantuu Ilatuieuea, Jaundice, iemaic weak
easses. and y1av be used successfully as an
Ordinary Family Medicine. IswiN cure SICK
IinAnAciE ms thousands can testify, IN TWEEN
tv minutes, if two OF three i.aspooniais are
taken at commencement Of attack
Ali who use ii are giving their testimony
in It's favor.
Nix water in the mouth With the inSlsota-
to-. and swallow both together.
Essice Cine Eeo1sar per Kos'lc.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1860-02-23
a X - R,Es
Ague Cure

Intermittent Fever O. Fsvsr End Aguc.
Relaittent Feyar, Call Fever, plmb
Ague, Periodical Headache, OF Bilious
Headache, and Bilious Fcvers; indeed
for the whole Class Of Diseases cr;g;.
mating in hillary arrangement, caused
by the Malaria of nsiasmatic countries.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1860-02-23
kDsSnGEsaSiOSs.

The Co-partnership IN tie Stage business,
heretofore existing between J. Harden, A. d.
0lney and Clinton Olnev, nader the fra name
Of Toledo Hucl; Company was on The 18th day
u Jauurry, !. y. 1860, dissolved ~ mutual
consent. All persons having claims against
said Co. will present them to either oi the
firm for immediate settlement
HARDEN, oLNhI & co.
Toledo Jan. 5Gth, 1850. vLnlGw3
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-02-23
Cigars, &C.,

And. in fact, everythnc usually kept in DruS
Store, at prices low as can be afforded. Ian
and examine foryourselves. i. A. LEMON.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-02-23
CASH!

Our TIN SHOP isin good running order, and We
would solicit any work you may want done in that
line, at low prices, and with despatch We have
recently taken up our abode with you and intend to
make II our home Would ask all who are in want
Of any goods in our line. to give us call before
purchasing, and We trust by giving strict attention
10 your wants and by giving you good goods, to
merit share of your patronage. Don'tfail togive
us a call Remember the place, one door aouth OF
Westervelt's Dry Goods Store.
C. C. BUcK,l YOUR, very nespec.iunl'
c. Z. roANj BUCK TOAN.
June 2-27