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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-12-03

DR. JAMES JOHNSTON, SURGICAL q
II MECHANICAL DENTIST, having been located
permanently Stanton for the last four years. would
respectfully inform his friends and the public gene.
rally that he still continues practice Dentlsryn all
its various branches with the srictest regard to du-
rability and usefulness.
Office on the south-side of Main Street opposite the
old Spectator Office.
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STAUNTON FOUNDRY
TINE subscribers call the attention of the public to
4 their extensive variety of Parlor, Box, Ten Plate
and Cooking STOVES, of their manufacture
They have Been cast with especial reference to du
rabity and giving out heat, and will be found equal
in quality if SUPERIOR to any purchased OF North
ern MAKE They have also on hand and will manu-
facture to order any and every description of IRON
RAILING. Also Mill Irons, Machinery, and all
kinds of Castings made to order.
The patronage OF the public is especially solicited.
Nov 90 1880 A. j. CARRIER Il co.
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DENTAL NOTICE..
DIR. JAMES H. HARRIS,
MIST,

Graduate Of Baltimore College Of Dental Surgery,
OFFERS his Professional services to bis K
" friends and the public generally. he will @OIID
take pleasure in waiting all those wishing his pro-
fessonal aid at their residences, except for mechani-
cal operations, such partial full sets of teeth,
which he will put up at his residence, on south River,
one mile East of Mt. Meridian All operations guar
anteed equal to any. Address, Mt Meridian, Augusta
County, Va. sept IL, lobt-ly.
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LIVERY STABLE!

TINE subscribers having made large additions te
l. their old established Livery by -
building and purchasing NEW We r>sv--geIe
HiCLES. are prepared to accommo fsai4S
date all who may wish to take pleas
ant ride. We have also made arrange UAnlee1n
ments to FEED HORSES; and country friends
are respectfully solicited to give CALL promising
that they shall have their horses well provided for.
r3y~ BUGGIEs HACKS AND RIDING HoRsEsalwaysor
hand for hire. THOS. j. BURKE CO.
Stanton April 10. 1860.
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EW GOODSi

NEW GOODSi
OPPOSITE VIRGINIA HOTEL.
DIPER & FUNKH0USER are now receiving the
\ following kinds of goods, viz
"A Laurel ID. Bro. Cotton;
A and rs Osnaburgs
rs Heavy Twill for Servants
10-4 Bleached Sheeting;
Pententiary Plaid Cotton;
New York Mills Beached Cotton;
White FIannels;
Hoop Skirts, &C., &c.
We are also closing out Winter Dress Goods at re-
markable low prices.
Stanton, Feb. l9.-Vip copy
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GALE OF BATH LANDS.-In pursuance Of
y decree of Circuit Court of Augusta made in the
cause of Vincent E. Geiger and others, against Fran
lin + Geigers heirs and others, shall sell, at pri
vate sale In separate parcels, may be judicious
and suit purchasers, body or tract of land stua
ted Bath Co., opposite Coverdale. and adjoining the
Cloverdsle and Wilderness estates and contains about
$500 Acres, and formerly the property of George
Geiger, decd The land is well timbered and as the
lumber business is getting profitable it is recon-
mended as admirably suited for that purpose. The
land is ali desirable grazing ranges
| am authurized to sell on such terms as | may
think best, taking from the purchasers bonds with
good personal security, ahd retaining the title ult
mate security | may be consulted by letter per-
sonay at my home near Staunton, and expect to be
on the lands during the present month.
Feb. 10, 1861. JOhN CHUKCHMAN.
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Tobacco & Segars.

THE subscriber invites the attention of those who
i use the weed to the stock of TOBACCO, Sc
CARS, SNUFF, and other articles pertaining to the
Tobacco business, which ne has opened at the store
room adjoining j. w. Meredith's Jewelry Establish
ment. His stock embraces a variety OF faVorite
brands, suitable to varied tastes, and he hopes by
constant attention to business and an endeavor to &C
commodate his customers to share OF public
patronage w. ID. WADDELL.
Staunton. March 10. l861--tf
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VIRGINIA HOTEL

YyvuE VIRGINIA Hotel so extensively known to the
/ Travelling Public as one of the very best Hotels
in the State, is now owned solely by Messrs. WM d.
a THOS. P. fEYTON, who will devote their whole
ttention to the purpose CT increasing posslole' the
high reputation which 1T at present sustains and Will
leave no exerton unemployed to render their guests
satisfied and comfortable. The recent additions put
to this establishment, enable the proprleors to &C
commodate much larger number OF guests than for
merlv The whole building. in the interior and exte
rior has been recently refted and painted and looks
now ''good new.
The nroprietors have secured the services of Mr.
WIN D. GILKES0N, SR an experienced Landlord,
and formerly of the Taylor Hotel, Winchester, Su-
Lerintendent who will pay every attention those
stopping at the Hotel Capable aud faithful servants
are also provided, to ensufe f1e comgdt of guests
The table will continue heretofore, to equal that OF
any Hotel in the State.
Connected with the Hotel are extensive Stables un-
der the management OF Byers Co., well known for
their experience and efficiency in this department.
Horses will be taken on Livery, and Horses, Buggies
and Hacks will be afforded to guests on reasonable
terms.
- The Proprletors are well prepared 10 accom-
MEDIATE families who wish to. spend the Summer
months in this healthy portion of the State
This Hotel Is well furnished and contains as good
and comfortable bedding any house In the State
ESy- In this Hotel there are two OF Fieidlngs New
and Excellent MarbIe-bedded and Patent-cushloned
BILLIARD TABLES.
neced with this Hotel will devote his whole attention
to the accommodation of the guests he Is tanKIui
for the liberal patronage heretofore bestowed and
ould respectfully ask continuance OF the same
T n (, P PPEYToN, Pr0pFiet0rs.
N.B-The Office Of all the Stage Lines Is at this
VIM II. PEYTON BRO.
G--t
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PUBLIC SALE.

FENHE sale of part Of the personal estate of John
Armstrong deceased, will take place at the former
residence of the deceased, about five miles South of
Middlebrook, on Thursday the 9th Of December next
at IL O'Clock, A. NJ The property to be sold will con-
sst of Wheat, Rye Corn OATS some Cattle, Hogs and
Sheep also one Polmer Threshing Machine with good
Glover seed Box attached Terms announced on day
of sale JAMES H. CALLISON,
Administrator with the will annexed
n B.-Persons having claims will present them by
day of sale and persons owing the estate will please
nav up j. H. c.. Adm'or.
Nov &C. 1861 (tds)5
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NOTICE.

TUST received at Taylor d Hoge's large stock Of
q Ladies' fine Dress Goods, Queensware DC.
Nov. Goth 1861.
NyANTED, Immediately, 600 BARRELS, for Pick
w ling beef, for which the cash will be paid.
M. G. HARTMAN, s
Nov. 26-2t 1t. Col Commanding.
MAX SEED.-I wish purchase large lot of
Il Flax Seed, for which will pay the highest price
Nov p II. TROUT
DOD IRON.-I have just received supply Of
ID Rod Iron from d to "a inch
Nov. Is, 1861. GEO. Z. Pk10A
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BROWNSBURG FEMALE SEMINARY

NEW TOBACCO STORE.
T,HE subscriber would inform the public generally
i and the consumers of the delicious weed par
ticuary. that he has opened a
NEW TOBACCO STORE III STAUNT0N,
one door from Becks Restaurant and nearly opposite
the Virginia Hotel, where he has large stock Of all
grades Of Chewing Tobacco and Segars of every
brand He can suppy tobacco and segars OF ali the
different qualities at corresponding prices lie Will
also keep on hand Smoking Tobacco, Pipes and Stems
Matches, Backing, and everything kept in Tobacco
Stores He prepared to sell b. wholesale as well as
retail Be sure TO call at the New Tobacco Store OF
Sent 3 ls6l.-t IT. J. Ii. ID. JOHNSON.
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NOTICE !-The accounts of CRAWFORD d
IN COCHRAN are made off to the lst of January,
1861. The partnership expires by limitation, on the
lst of April. AS change in the concern is about b9-
ing made, no longer indulgence be given. We
hope friends will understand in earn est
we need what is due
CRAWFORD COCHRAN.
Stanton Feb 10. 1851
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THOMAS j. BAGBY,
AGENT AND COMMISSION MERCHANT,
No. 8 Wall ST., under St. Charles Hotel,
RICHMOND, TA.,
TIRES out Negroes Rents out Houses, and sells
III Tobacco, Wheat, Corn, Flour, and other Country
Produce.
~ PAYS strict attention to business and prompt
remittanceS made.
sEy- Consignments respectfully solicited.
REFER TO Messrs. G. T. Workman Co.. X. FL.
Maury Il Co., Dickinson, Hill CO., and II. K. Ell
son, RICHMOND; James Alexander, CHARLOTTESVILLE;
r Mauzy, srAUNroN; and J. H. Wartman Co., HAIR
R1soNBURG. Richmond, M ;rch rs, 1861.
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HAVING made a large addition to our shop, to
i i suit the Southern trade, we will sell at the
Northern prices of 1859. We have over 100 different
designs of Plain and Ornamental Ratings. Ve-
randas, Balconies, Porch Pieces, Window
Guards, &C.. &C., Vault and Cellar Doors, Iron Sash,
Shutters, aud general Blacksmithing and finishing
done with neatness and despatch.
"a Cemetery Railing for the country, made SO as to
be put up by an ordinary mechanic.
Richmond April 9, IS61-ly.
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SOUTHERN HEAR rs
SOUTHERN HOMES,
BY
LAURA LORRIMER.

It should now become matter of pride with our
people to sustain and cherish press, firmly establish
ed at the South for the promotion OF Soutnern in,e1
ests Snch an one THE SOUTHERN FIELD AND
FIRESIDE has proved to be. It is published every
Saturday, at Augusta, Ga, by james Gardner at the
low price of 50 per Its columns are devoted
to Literature Agriculture and Horticuture-each de-
partment under the supervision of editors of talent
and experience. Mr.. James N. Ellis, of the Literary
Dr. Daniel Lee of the AGRICULTURAL and Mr.. " La
Taste, of the horticultural departments, present
most cceptable paper which should finds its way, reg
ularly, into every family throughout the South
1t is large paper quarto form, containing forty
columns, printed fine material with clear type, aud
makes beautiful book when bound.
Nov 10. 1861.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-12-03

GRAIGSyILLE AND A FARM FOR
I SALE PRIVATELY - Containing 235 Acres
well impro ved-lying in Augusta CO., on the Va c..
R. Road, and lying around Craigsvllle Depos-belng
good situation for Store and Mechanics. Persons
wishing TO purchase will the property. For
further particulars address the subscriber, Frank
ford Greenbrier CO., Va. JAS. A. CRAlG.
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DESERTERSi

TINE legal reward of $50 each will be paid for the
i Apprehension of the following members of my
Company:
ROBERT w. DEMASTERS, BENJAMIN HELMS,
JOHN C. SPROUSE and FRANK SMELTZ. They
are well known in Augusta, where they supposed
to be lurking As 1t is matter of much importance,
for example well public Defence that these should
be brought punishment, and compelled to perform
their duty, ask all loyal citizens to aid in their
rest. ~ T.. M, DABNEY. Capt.
Tor ALLEGHAEY, SD Regiment.
Nov. %, 6l-2t
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PROCLAMATION.
HAVING positively determined to close up bust
Ii mess In Stanton in the first day of July next
will from this day until then sell our entire stock
OF READY MADE CLOTHING and CENTS FUR
NlSHlAG GOODS AT COST. Our stock of Goods Is
very complete yet and all those in need of such would
do we'll to call soon, all those Goods and will
be sold All persons knowing themselve indebted
US will please come up and settle.
We also have the lease upon the Store Room for
some time. Any one wishing TO rent the will
cali at our Room, Corner of Virginia Hotel.
May 81, 1861. STEINER, BROS & co.
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cow MgSSJONER,S SALE

1tY virtue OF decree OF the Circuit Court of Au-
- gusta County. entered on the 9Th day OF Novem-
Der, 1861, in The OF Dooleys Administrators VS..
Dooleys widow, &C., will proceed, upon the prem
ises. on
Thursday, the 18th Of December, 1861.
sell to the highest bidder, at public auction the
HOUSE ard LOT in which said Dooley lately resided
situated in the town of Stanton, the corner OF
Beverly and st. Clair Streets.
Terms of Sale OF Real Estate: One-fourth hand,
and the balance 6, IL and Is months from day of
sale, tor which bonds with approved security will be
required.
At the time [ will sell lot of Household and
Kitchen Furniture consisting of the usual variety.
Terms of Sale of Personal Property will be as SOL
lows: For sums of IS and under the cash will be re-
CURED for S., negotiable notes. satisfac-
torily endorsed, at 6 months will be required.
MICHAEL MCALEAR
Nov. %, lS61.-tds. Com'r.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
STANTON AGENCY
OF THE VIRGINIA FIRE AND MARINE
INSURANCE COMPANY,
Cash CAPTTAL S2OO.OOO.

OASn OAfnlAA &>SVVsVVVs
GHARTERED In 1882, and having, during IT'S exist
~ ence ottwenty-six years, met claims for loss 10
the extent OF largely over MILLION OF DOL
LAkS, 1t refers to the history of the past afford
ing the very best guarantee for the future.
Beng Virginia Company, its profits are distribu-
ted amongst her citizens and its Capital used to pro-
mote the success OF her Commercial ed Mechanical
Industry. : - =
By the long acquaintance of this Institution with
the lnsuring public it has become familiar with their
interests and no pains will be spared OF Information
withheld, the part of its Officers that will tend to
insure accuracy and give satisfaction
TO Farmers and Country Merchants we can refer
IRON the very extensive country insurance already
secured-to highly respectable citizens in almost ey
ry portion of the State. EIr
DIRECTORS:
W. L. Cowardln, Thomas Samson,I
Joseph Alien, G.. w. Purcell,
Horace l.. Kent, JOS p Winston
William Palmer, H. A. Claiborne
A. X. Parker, Patrick Cullen
James A. Inioes, George w. Smith,
j. E. Wadsworth, b. L. Winston.
William Beers, John N Gordon
Archibald Thomas.
W. L. COWARDIN, Pres. VIM WILLIS JR, Sec.
Applications for Fire insurance addressed to the
undersigned at the Central Bank, Staunton Va will
receive prompt attention. 4. A. BLEDSOE,
Agt Va. +. Il NJ. Insurance Co., Staunton,
nj 1SHN
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ROO KSt RNnKSli

BOOKS! BOUKSg!
AINDlNG that IL these times cannot get along
4 doing credit business, am necessarily COM
PEELED TO adopt the cash system / have to pay cash
for everything bay and my sales greatly curai
ed IN he sale Of books. hope my friends will see
the necessity of paying the cash for what few articles
they may have to purchase from me.
Sep 24-tf ROB'T COWAN
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s 90 soIU1IeiioSjD
H91TEL AND FEED STABLES.

T,HE undersigned having united their LIVERY
i STABLES, for a term of years, with the
AMERICAN HOTEL STABLES, ena- ga
BILE us to accommodate at least 200 s,s-ETS
Horses. We hope to give entire salts &4GW&S
factlen to the former patrons of the A * 10
mercan Hotel, as well to all others @
who may give call. assuring all attentive Holsters
and plenty of Provender We will take Horses by the
month or year, on liberal terms. We also keep on
t-Sy- Office at the American Hotel Stable Gate,
Staunton, Va.
rsy- We also provided with excellent accom-
modations for drovers. THOS. j. BURKE co.
StaunrOn. Feb. II, 1851.
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T OOK OUT FORTHE CHEAPEST CLO-
IL THING HOUSE In STAUNTON.-If so call
at the Corner Room OF Va. Hotel occupied by the well
determined to close up business in this town, and
Will. without regard to qualities and prices sell their
goods at cost for Cash only; and do not intend to
sell any credit. Ia few weeks we will also
hold auction
AS Stock of Goods is very complete yet, an
early call from all is very advisable.
W We have very large lot of Negro Clothing on
hand, which will also be sold on the above terms.
STEINER, BROS. Il CO.
C4.,u&o. "a 90 ,oen -
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egt INV ASA m ENV' Ar

GOOD AND SAFE INVESTMENT AT
"A TEN PER CENT.-$20V0 worth of very desra
ole REAL ESTATE in Siaunton will be sold, with
from the present owner, for five years. that
il will rent for $500 year. For paruculars apply
TO lMboDEN Blu
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LIVERY AND SALE STABLES.
Coed Counsel is Above all Pric

Coed Counsel is Above all Price.
g UGH the counsel Franklin gave when he
y said
''Take of the peace, the wounds Will take
of themselves
beware of the little expenses, for small leak will
sink great ship"
sBe patient in adversely and humble in piosper-
ty."
to come
"Be timely wise, rather than wise in time"--and
they who are timely wise buy their Watches, Jewel
ry. Plated Ware Coaks. Hoop Skirts Hosiery, Gloves
Cutlery, Worsted Goods, Combs, Brushes, Hair
Braids, Buttons, Trunks, Willow Ware, Musical In
struments Stationery Porte Monaies, Purses, Money
Belts, and many other articles that it would take
all the papers in the State enumerate them at the
Cheap Wholesale and Retail Variety Store of
GABRIEL HIRSH.
n B.--That HANDSOME MAN Is still engaged
in repairing Watches and Jewelry, the shortest no.
tice, and on the most reasonable terms.
Staunton, Nov. 20, 1860.
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DIR. ARTHUR
HAS returned to Stanton PERMANENTLY For
i i eight years liberal patronage he
reviews with much gratitude and assg
knowledged thankfulness. Rejoicing uYffA
thai he is still able to serve his old, tried AiAF
friends with more experience and improved skill, dill
igence and faithfulness
Oct. Is 1861 If
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PAY UP PROMPTLY.
A THE subscriber wishes to go down South in
"A "Dxie" for the purpose of laying in good sup
ply of CALICO aud all other articles in the merchan.
dlze line aud the goods only be purchased for
CASH he earnestly requests all persons indebted to
him to UP PROMPTLY, that he may get such arti-
cles as the community now most need.
Sept. "a, 1851. GABRIEL HIRSH,
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ID LASTER.-The Stanton Steam Mills Compa.
i NY inform the Farmers of Augusta and the ad
coming counties that they now ready to furnish
the best soft WINDSOR PLASTER, IN the Lump at
$40 for the long ton OF 200 lbs Ground at Sl2 for the
long of 22Oo lbs in Cask containing 800 lbs, 81
per Cask, for cash. in exchange for Corn, Wheat
and Rye, at market prices.
E. I. ALBERTSON. Superintendent
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VERY VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE,
Y NEAR WAYNESBORO', VA.-The subscri-
bers offer for sale the FARM on which they reside,
the town of WsyneSboro, Augusta CO., contain
ing 200 Acres-very productive SOFIA considerable
portion of it bottom land-wate: ed finely. The i'm
prov ements are new, the dwelling of good sze and
built by northern man. with all the conveniences
for which Yankee houses famous Rarelyso good
an opportunity offers for securing nice home and
not the least among its caims is its convenience to
Railroad Churches, Mills. Schools, &C., and all in
sight of it,
In connection with this farm is Mountain Tract,
the title to which is possession For timber it has
long supplied the wants of the farm, and will do so
for many years to come.
The terms may be learned from the undersigned, on
the premises. JAMES Il THOMAS CRITZER.
July o. l86O.-tf.-Rock Reg.
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A Very Fine Farm i'm Culpeper County,
FOR SALE

r OFFER for sale the Farm on which l reside
i "Coles Hill one of the most valuable estates In
the county. This farm contains about $50 Acres,
- of which about 500 are arabic, and the bal. -.
E% fl ance heavily tDsb<sred. 1t lies beautifully,
..on Mountain Run, which passes through it,
within two and hall to three miles of Brandy Sta
lions on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, from
which point the cities of Washington, Alexandria and
Richmond, can be reached in about three hours. 1t
is we'll watered, every field having neverfaiing
Springs The soil is Of the best quality producing
fine crops of wheat and corn and uxuriant crops of
grass. The location is beautiful and proverbia Tor
health. Two Manufacturing and two G-ist Mills are
within few miles. Churches OF the various denomi
nations of easy
The Buildings all new, and of the best kind
In fact, it combines all the advantages of first class
Farm; in its fertility of SOIL abundance of fine water
heaIthfulness proximity to Railroad, aud new and
commodious buildings. All persons wishing to pur
caase such estate respectfully invited to exam
me COLES HILL" in person. Those who may
wish to by Railroad to Brandy, will be furnished
with conveyance to my residence, by giving me a
days notice For Terms, &C., apply either to me or
to p. z. Male, at Raccoop Ford Post Office Ny Post
Office is Brandy Station, Culpeper County.
n. B.-"Coles Hi' can be readily divided into two
compact Farms, of about three hundred and fifty and
four hundred acres, each having an abundance OF tim
Der and water.
IF
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Those who prefer it, can leave list of their taxa
BILE property, and its value, at the County Court
Clerks Office In all cases. the returns must be sworn
to before Justice of the Peace and the name OF the
District the person lives in written the back OF the
paper.
rrbo foil n tof xohl
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STRING STOCK OF CHINA, GLASS AND
QUEESWARE.

T HAVE on hand, and am receiving, my ~
L SPRING STOCK OF GOODS, consisting of
Decorated Dinner, Tea Cham Der Sets, white
French China in large variety, by the sett piece;
Glass Ware, of every description, Cut, Pressed or
Blown; American aud French Tumbers and Cob
let's, silver plated Castors Knives, Forks and Walters
would ask my friends, and the public generally,
to call and examine my stock before purchasing else
where, think it will be to their interest do so.
April 2, 1861. l.. +. WALLER.
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lust II CEiVING "A large assori ment OF va
81 rious grades OF CHEWING TOBACCO, which
will sell at from 10 to 60 cents per h. Call and ex-
anime before purchasing elsewhere.