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Mr.. Lincoln at Ese,fsad@EHtssS

MIR. Lincoln was present in Philadelphia
at the celebration of the gid of February
He raised flag with thirty four stars, from
Independence Hall, and took occasion to
make some very significant and portentous
illusions. The syncptical report Of his re-
marks, we find as follows:
Mr.. Lincoln, after hosting the flag, made
speech which contained some important
points He said the country was TO be sa-
we'd only on the principle contained in the
Declaration of Independence, which gave
liberty not alone to the people of this coun~
try. but to the people of the whole world
for ali future time. II the country cannot
be sared ,cithout this principle, he aeouzd
satherLe assassinated on the spot than smr-
ysndertt.
"a his view Of the present aspect of af-
fals there WAS no need of bloodshed end
eslr He was not in favor of such course,
= ! he would say, in advance, that there
!" il lie no bloodshed unless forced upon the
government as an act of self Defense He
,,"ay have said something lndiscreet, hut
h,I sail nothing he was not willing to live
I, aud die by.
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OfDiptheria at Goshen Bridge, on the 5.h ut,
MARY LIZZIE, aged years, months and 25 days.
daughter of Henry A. and Susan E. Goodioe.
In Greenvle, on Saturday morning. Feb. 9th.
NATHANIEL TAnBET, aged so years, months and
days.
Mrs. ANN AMELIA, wife of Mr.. Samucl +. Clarke
(and daughter OF VIM. Ruff, Esq, formerly Of
this place.
Also about the same, time an infant child of Mrs.
Clarke.
OBITUARY.
The death Of the Rev. THOMAS I. CAsrIEMAx, on
he 18th day Of February. at st. Josephs. Louisi-
ana as touched with sorrow the hearts of many
in this community. We grieve tor his widow and
orphan children, left dependent, we fear, in a far
of and strange land and the tears of natural
row fall as remember the friend and pestor of
former days, bound to us by thousand ties; as
ISOLATED with the baptism and the marriage, the
sick chamber and the funeral, in which he discharg
ed his sacred duties.
Mr.. Castleman was for fourteen years the Rec
tor of Trinity Church, Staunton. He removed
from this place to Illinois where he remained.
preaching and teaching a school for two years
At the earnest request of Bishop Polk; of Louisiana
he removed to that Diocese, where he continued
until his death, with his wonted earnest.1ess, zeal
and ability to pei form the sacred functions a his
Office.
Whilst in Staunton, he was foremost in ercrx be-
nevocnt enterprise. Tie Virginia Female lnst1-
cation Of Trinity Church now worship, are monu-
ments OF his untlring energy and persuasive n1u
ence over Others. He was preacher of wonderful
power and without the attributes of brilliant ge-
MUS, or the advantages of finished education, he
possessed the gifts OF simplicity of style, for
tible argument, warm imagination, striking ill.s-
traton, earnest sincerity Of manner and voice.
the clear, distinct and we'll moduated tones Of
which riveted the attention and sunk into the
hearts of his hearers. His ser mons, uttered the
fresh Out-DOurIrCS OF well ordered mind and q
sincere aud ferveno spirit never failed to impress
neulcStcd SO distinctly Before tie mind and so
gotten. lie was warm hearted and unsuspicious,
sangune and confding child and his kindly
and charitable impulses carried him to the side of
him with rare devotion, and under his mi nstry his
trust, in the eraces Of the Spirit.
And now g te's ftful fever over, he Steers well''
in tie calm repose of the quiet grave, and the eye
and beyond the clouds Of earthly and trial,
rising to ''the cloudess land on high" and sees
him among the redeemed throng (Which have
come out OF great tribnlations ard have washed
their robes aud made them white in the blood of
the Lamb"
Life's exile past-all told It's broken story;
Night, death and evil gone;
This more than Egypt-shame exchanged for Ca
naan glory,
And the bright CITY won 6.
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On Tuesday evening, Feb Goth, at the residence
of the BRIDES father, John Newton, ESQ in Green-
vile, Augusta Co., Va, BY Rev. s. :. Lanteth,
B. franklin CoorEs, ED, Of Harrisonburg, Rock-
ingham, to Miss NARY E. NEWTON, of Augusta.
On the 9th ult., at the residence of the brides
father, by the Rev w. J. Richardson, Mr.. WV.
HI. CALDWELL, of Richmond City, to Miss FANNIE
C. WITHRow, of Waynesboro', Va:
VA Richmond papers please copy.
At the American Hotel in Staunton. on 5atur-
day evening, the 23d ult., by the Rev. DR.. feeling
Of Richmond, Mr.. j. j. WALL, to Miss ANNE E.
McQUAiD, of Harrisonbrrg.
On the 10th ult., by Rev. R. G. Walker, at the
TAN G. GAnnBR, Of Rockingham CO., to A. Z. Con-
NER.
In IeWistown, M1in CO., Pa. on the 18th ult. :,
by Rev. A. A. Askridge, Capt. j. W. Newton, Of
Augusta Co., Va, to Miss NJ. W. EsKRIDaE, daugh
ter of the officiating minister.
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Tribute of Respect.

IN the County Court of Rockingham
Ordered that the following proceedings and res
olutions, adopted by the Bar of this county, be
spread upon the records of this Court, to wit
At a meeting of the members of the Rocking
ham Bar. held at Harrisohburg. on the 18th day
Of February, 1861, the following resolutions we've
unanimously passed
WHEREAS, We are called upon TO mourn the loss
of one of the members of our Bar, endeared to US
by the STRONGEST tles of friendship, and manly viz,
tues, this Is an occasion upon which we should
give expression to our respect Tor his memory, and
the sorrow we feel at his removal from our midst,
therefore,
Reseleed, That we have heard with profound
serrow, cf the death OF our late associate, friend
and brother. BENJAMIN +. MieHih, Eaq, aud we
deplure his less, Tor we are thereby priyed OF
one of eur ihost pherised members, and the COM
munity OF an upright, honest and hoaersbe eiti'
zen
fsessgeea, That the maag virtues Of our deeeaa-
cd brother, the amabitv at his disposition, the
hahsness and kinGness OF his manner, the gener=
GAS Impulses Of his nature, his high sense Of honor
his pare tateglity, and his courteous ana manly
bearing in ali our intercourse with him, have en-
deared him to US aud engraved his memory upon
our hearts never TO DO eiiapea.
ksao{pe9, That we tender to the 6ere iyed faith
ef and faulty, onr coincidence in this hour af their
ahiietlon, when one of the lights Of their house,
hold, which they SO faithfully watched, and to
which they looked with The fpndest hopes, has
been extlngushel. This bereavement was the
will of Him who is too wise to err, and before
whom we should rcverentiy bow.
Resoired. That we shall ever cherish his memo
ry, and though dead, he still lives in our carts.
Resclced, That these resolutions be published
in the Harrisonburg and Staunton papers. and
spread upon the records of our Courts and that
copy thereof be sent to the family of the deceased.
Copy-Teste,
WI. D. TROUT, D. C. R. c.
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by the use of these Pills the periodic attacks of
Neroous or Sick Headache may be prevented: and
II taken at the commencement of an attack ilnmc-
date relief from pain and sickness will lie obtained
They seldom fail in removing the Nausea ana
Headache to which females :re so subject
They act gently upon the bowels, removing Coz.
ttteaeas.
For Literary Men, Students Delicate Females
and all persons of sedentary habits they are vaua
BILE as a Laxative, improving the appetite. giving
tone and vigor to the digestive organs and resto-
ring the natural elasticity and strength of the
whole system.
The CEPHALIC PILLS are the result oflone in.
yestigation and carefully conducted experiments
having been in use many years, during which time
they have prevented and relieved vast amount Of
pain and suffering from Headache. whether orici-
mating in the nervous system or from d deranged
state Of the stomach.
They entirely vegetable in tn cir composition
and may be taken at all times with perfect safety
without making any change of diet, and the al
sence Of any dasogreeo6e taste renders 1t eds to adj
minister then, to children.
BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITS!
Tie genuine have five signatures of Herfy c
Spaulding each Box.
Sold by Druggists and all other Dealers in Mesii
cines.
! A Boz will &c sent by mail prepaid on receipt D.
! the
PRICE 2S CENTS.
All orders should be addressed to
HENRY G. SPAULDING,
48 Cedar Street, New York.
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The Washington correspondent of the
l;ichmGpd Wing, under date Of the 23d,
Gays of gu attempt to assassinate Hon. Mr..
Van Wyck, member of Congress from New
York:
An attempt was made last night to assas-
slhate Van Wyck. He says when he fred
man fell. but the two others dragged him
on Van Wyck's wounds are not danger
oas' though very severe, mis- left hand be-
ing neatly severed, but blows received, while
s senss'ess' on the abdomen have produced
'Sne .sese dreadful retchings Another at
semp' :. cue sane sort was made last night
lYn slfsusR bat he happily escaped
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notice.

(ABRIEL HIRSH cakes this method Of inform
VI ing his friends and customers that he is stfll
for the 'Union. the Constitution and the enforce
ment of the laws: and that in order to maintain
his position successfully, he must have money =
Therefore eli who are indebted to him, either by
note or account, are earnestly requested to come
forward Immediately and settle their respective
dues. lie dslikes to DUN, but mosey he mast haze.
He hopes this call will not be dsregarded.
March |, 2S6l.-Spec copy.
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ry,Itrs VIRGINIA LIFE INs1RAwcE

rgNEsEa VIRGINIA LIFE TNsUKANCE
Il COMPANY is now fully prepared for bust
ness and the attention OF the public is earnestly
called to the Importance of its objects. This Com
pany, under its charter divides seven-eights of its
profits, every three years, among the policy hol-
ders, thereby giving the assured the advantage of
tie Mutual system, with the pledge Of perpetu-
al Capital Stock of $780, 900, and the added seed
rity that its Stockholders have permanent mon
eyed interest in conducting its affairs wi tn pru-
dence and economy.
The Charter republics one half of. TIE Capital
Stock and Earhings to be invested in Bond aud
Mortgage unincumbered Real Estate wor TIL
double the amount.
The chief object of the Company is to aid in re-
taiiihg at home the immense amount CT money
which goes ANNUALLY from our Stat tor life Pre-
miums to Northern Companies. That money " i'll
be loaned to Customers for term of year at legal
iE terest, and disbursed in our midst
EndoWments and Annuities granted. Life and
term Policies issued at as low rates other good
Companies. Slaves Insured for one year OF for
term of years.
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Gutta Percha Roofing Cement

Gutta Percha Roofing Cement,
us above stated. is combined solution of QUIT 4
PERCHA AND INDIA RUBBER, made into a
consistency CT si- coats Of house paint 1t is ad
mirably adapted to the coating OF cid or new tin
roofs. preventive against rust or coErosion as
it adheres so firmly to all parts. that leaky tin
| or other metal roofs are readily repaired, as one
ccat Of this cement will render proof anst rust
and leak for many years. All new tin roofs ought
to have coat on the principle can ounce of nre
tentative is better than pound Of cure" 1t will
not crack or peel Oft in cold weather, nor run in
warm weather, tor ill not wash off. | will put
on coat Of this cement for two cents per square
foot, and insure satisfaction.
SLATE 90 FIN G..
The undersigned has been engaged in SLA TIE
ROOfING for the last twenty five years, durlug
which time | have worked upon some of the best
and most Public Buildings in this part of the coun
try, and from the extended practice | have had
in that branch Of my business | feel confident in
giving satisfaction to all persons who may favor
me witch call. Mv motto is CENTRE sArIsF4c-
TON OK NO PAY"
SLATE Pave1n eat
have also Oh hand large quantity Of SLATE
PAY EMENT, either fancy or plain, sawed into
squares OF one foot each either planed or in the
rough, one inch in thickness, suitable for
| Halle. Easements, Portiles or Nancy
Pavements,
Of any kind, as the colors varegated into green
blue and purple. thus adding much TO the besut Y
ard general appearance Of Chg noorng so laid
Also, large SLATE SLABS, either planed or in
tile rouah, sawed into oblong squares from two to
four feet wide and two to three inches in thick
ness very strong and durable article for Street
State Pavements, so common in all large Cit
les, and at this time being laid in all the principal
streets Of Charlottesville The Roofing 81
Slate Pavement Slate Mantes Table, " ash
stand and Bureau Tops, are obtained from the
Virginia Slate Company's Quarry about miles
! from Charlottesville.
| An opportunity is afforded to this con,mu-
nifty to have cheap and durable roof in either
| GUTTA PERCHA Of. SLATE; SLATE PAVE
MENT, SLATE NANTES, ao. Atty person in
want offs such can see me at my home in Charlottes
ville address through said p st Office.
| RICHARD KEAVY,
| the only appointed agent for the sale Of
Johns & Cros!eys Gutta percha Uement
Roofing III this and the adjoining counties
| Stauntoh, Jan. IL, 1861 --em
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From the Eran,iher, Norfolk, Fs.
Cephalic Pills accomplish the object fer which
they were made, viz Cure of headache in all its
forms.
Fromihe Examiner, NorfoIS, 70.
They have been tested in MOI than thousand
cases, with enti e success
From the Deasocrat, 81. Cloud, Minis.
1T you are, OR have been troubled with the head
ache, send TOR box, (Cephac Pills,) SO that you
may have them in case Of an attack.
g. FROM the Adrcrtiser, Providence, r. I.
She Cephalic Pills are said to be remarkable eff
fectiye REMEDY for the headache, and of the
very best Tor that very frequent complaint which
has ever been discovered
F*osa the Western r. Il. Gazette, Chicago, III.
We heartily end orse Mr.. Snalding, ard his I'm
riyalled Cephalic Pills.
From the Kans:,eha Valley StaS, kanayha, va.
we are sure that persons suffering with the
headache, who try them, will stick to them.
FROM The Southern PatE FjnSe", Es,o Drsechs II.
Try them you Who are afflicted and we are sure
that your testimony can be added to the already
numerous list til at has received benefits that no
ether medicine can produce
Front the st. Louis Democrdt.
The immense demand for tho article (Cephalic
Pills) is rapidly increasing
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Hsic ensOnd Markets. Feb. 30.
WHOLESALE PRICES

w HOLESALE PRICES.
EAccS.-We quote to-day Shoulders 9Ia91%c
New Sides llAall15c. Plain Hams, (new,) ~
cents. Sugar cured Ii to 49, &c.
CoRN:--We quote 60 to Csc.
COM MEA1.-Country made 65 to 70 cts. CITY
Is cts.
BurTER.AaWe quote Prime Virginia Mountain
Is to 22c. Common IL to l5c. The arrivals are
pretty large and the qaality Of most Of it good to
prin e. Goshen lb to nc.
CANDLES. -Tallow l3Lal419e .JacFson's 1917
to lac. Huls tic. Adamautine l9a23c.; Sperm
44c. Patent Sperm So cts; Parrafiine 45cts.
FLouR.-Receipts light. Sales of Superine $6A
to s611 Extra 81 to S7N. Family S73z to So.
SALr.-Cargo sales at 81 45 to Loo, retail 81 G5
to Sl.T5. Ashtons fine 50. 10 TO 2.25.
WHEAT.-Prime White $1.5b. Prime Red
Sl.37h.
Richmond Reetifed ~ to 24c. Other grades 80 to
Sis.
WooL.-Unwashed native % to &c; Washed
native IS to 3Sc; Merino wa shed As to 49,; Mer-
no unwashed 80 to 3Sc.
BEEF.-Again we report a heavy supply of cat
tie urged upon the market at farther decline in
price, and quite a number held over unsolt. The
sales at the sales last week amounted to 2ol HEAD
at prices ranging from 2. so to So u.s.. fe Of e&
ira quality brought fraction more:
SHEEP. a heavy supply, at 81 to 4 so for supe-
rior quality Interior grades are dull sell at 2.25
to So. 50 per head
HoGs.-Saies last week at $3.50 re. fer corn fed.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 27.--Flour dali and IL cent?
ower-Howard street and Ohio S. rs; Extra So 81.
Wheat heavy-red 81. 25al. 80 white 81 4oa 90.
Corn active-lnixed 55a57c ; yellow 57a6oc. Lard
10 cents.
NEW York, Feb. 81. Cotton firm. Flour quiet;
Wheat heavy. Corn lie. lower-mixed 66a6s2c..
new 6oAa64c.; Southern white 7Oa75c. Lard
steady at 9AalGXc Stocks h.gher-N. \. Cen
trails 1914; Va. 6's III; Mo. e's t73s.
Sales in New York, feb. 20, CT 81, geo Va. e's OF
T6A.
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Resolrea, That in the opinion of this meeting a
REGIMENT OF VOLUNTEERS ought to tie Or
ganized in Augusta, as as practicable.
: Res?lrea, That the Officers Of all the Voltnteer
Companies il the county be invited to meet in
Stauntnn, on Monday, the 4th Of Marcel, to organ
lie said Regiment.
~ J. 3. lMBorEN Chairman.
March !, 18Sl.--1t
PSo@tpSn oznSne
\ the Dixon Land which was offered for sale
~ on the 10th of February was not sold, it will
be offered for sale, on the premises, en- the eth of
this IN onth.
T. w. McCUE, Commissioner.
March !, ls6l.-2t
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WASHINGTON, Feb 23.-The following,
it is rumored here, will be the Cabinet OF
Lincoln:
Secretary of State-Wm Fl Seward
Secretary of the Treasury -Gen. Cam
eron.
Attorney General Il Edward Bates.
Secretary Of War-Montgomery Blair.
Post Master Generai-Schuyler Gofax,
Secretary of the Navy-C. I. Adams.
Secretary Of the Interior-Gov. $, T.,
Chase
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The following some of the disea ses we curcs
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Consumption and Pulmonary CetHpiaints Fes
yers, Srrofnla. Dyspepsia, Eye and Ear DISEASE
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To all addressing by letter, containing fail
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Send Tor ere or more of our works ard Judge for
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REYNoLDsBuEG, Franklin Co., ONO, !
january 8, 1851.
HENRY G. SPALD1NG,
No. As Cedar St., N. Y.
DEAR SIR:
Enclosed find twenty five cents (25,) for Which
eehd box OF 'Cephaiic Pills." Send to address Of
Rev. VIM. G. Filler, Reynoldsburg, Franklin Co.,
Ohio.
Your Pills cork like q cAarm-cure Headache a.
n'ost s"sta"fer Truly yours,
Wi. C. FILLER.
:, IPs1LANrI, NIcH.; Jan. IA, 1861.
SIR:
Not long since [ sent to you for box of Cepha-
&c Pills for the cure of the Nervous Headache and
costiveness. and received the same, and they had
so COCO q" eject t5a5 wGs induced to sead for
more.
Please send BY return mail. Direct to
A. H. WHEELER,
Ypsilansi, Mich.
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OBJ Wtarhets.
STAUNTOT MARKETS.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
REPORTED By TAYLOR & Hoag,
SIP ECIAL NOTICES
MRS. issslOW,

MRS. vsisssRoyy,
An experienced nurse and female physician. has q
Soothing Syrup for children teething which great
iy facilitates the process of teething, by softenng
the gums, reducing all infamation- alay all
pain, and is SIRE to regulate the bowels. Depend
upon 1t. mothers, it will give rest to yourselves,
and relief and health to YOUR ir fants Perfectly
safe in ali cases. See advertisement in another
column.
June 20, 1SCO--ly
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Augusta County Court CLERK ! O0ice to VIII
SIX EsTRAY HOGS. -Taton W. ~ Iacob
- Hoover on his land ,r CbnrchviI,e in AS
County the day of december 1850. Of he fol-
lowing description to W = A0oo' VI 'i'0 'oi-
~. or,,od ,;th 0p oats, the Sow is of white col
IN tha crop off the left Ear, and swal-
ond III ene right, two of the Shoats are of
fha othar ~ spotted color, and no Ear marks,
same a ~ ~. ee are of white color, and marked the
Copy-Feste
Feb 80 500. WIN. A. BURNETT, D. C.
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Sale ssf land

! pursuance of adecree of The CT cult Court ,e
Augusta County, III the cause Of Stout, &c
4gainst James Il. Showalter and others, shall
proceed, on the premises, on SATURDAY., the ~
deg Of ha1'c6 n6tt. to sell at public auction to d..
highest bidder, TRACE OF LAND, ON So,p,
River. in said Gounsy. Belonging to tie heirs ~
BENJAMIN Shoyfalter, dee d. CONTAINING "
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ATTENTION
v @ luI { q 9 - q

a n Informal NEE t.
"A ing Of q fiji G er s
was held in Staunton,
on the 22nd ult., at
which the Staunto n
Artillery, West Au-
gi,sta Guard, South
eru Guard, and the
Union Grays were rep
resented, when it was
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LandrethoS n ew CroJs
Paintss Paints

PaiKatss PainEss
NTHITE LEAD, Zinc White Oils, Varnishcs
w Brushes, &C. Colors Of all kinds, for SALE
BY P. H. TROUT.
Staunton, March l, 1861.
Ceiling OFF AT COST FOR CASH
- In order to sell out my present stock OF Doors
AND SHOES. I will hereafter sell for Cash at Cost
This is no humbug, as ! am compelled to raise
money to pay my debts. Call and examine. Per.
GOES Knowing themselves indebted will please set
tie Immediately. VIM. WlLLER.
STANTON, March + 1851.
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A NEW CHEAP AND DURABLE
ROO INC

"A NEN VNEAE .tND UUEA0LU
RooFTNGs
TENHE undersigned has obtained tie agency for
4 JOHNS & CROSLEY'S improved
Gutta Percha and India Rubber
RooHns Material,
which consists of thick body roofing cloth. on.
yard vide, saturated in solution of Gutto Percho
and Indiu Rntber combined, which not only pre-
serves the cloth but renders it highly elastic. 40
that tie shrinking of new boards will not iniure
it. This is nailed on to the boarded roof and Their
coated with coat Of the above solution, on which
we use fine building sand, thus giving it in two or
three days sirfate of stone, and at the same time
an elastic body, which is not affected By the e4-
tremes of heat or cold.
This very excellent Roofing material has been
thoroughly tested in the cities Of Boston, New
York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Richmond, and
all the prominent cities of the Union, with unusua
success by Architects, Builders and others man
years Of. experience having demonstrated the fact
that 1T ia tha
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Cheapest and Best Roof now In use,

The COST N or EXCEEDING 81 Crs. PER SovARe
Foor, being less than sand or gravel roof, cheaper
than the commonest kind of Shingles, about one
half the price of Tin in fact, it combines all the
qasltes OF the age viz cheapness durability elias
roofs, Whether s.eep fiat, subject to being
walked upon.. 1t is easily applied to old Single
roofs, without the necessity of removing the old
shingles, which is great desideralum to persons
who 90 net wish their furniture and ceilings spoil
ed while rHnairS pa nain.r n,ndn