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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-12-10
WAsHrHcroN. Dec. 9.

W AsAtRCTON, Dec. y.
The Treasury Department this morning
received information BY telegraph
from an officer of the Revenue a,
Portland Of the recent seizure Of the
steamer Chesapeske. The State and Navy
Departments were at once made acquainted
with the fact. The Treasurer immediately
telegraphed to Collector Barney to send /,
Revenue Gutter in pursuit of the pirates,
but before the message reached him tele.
gram was received that be bad already dis
patched the Miami on that business. The
State Department telegraphed to our Con
sul At st. Johns to dctain the Chesapeake
should she arrive there, and the Navy De-
partment telegraphed the commander of tue
Khind, at Portland to take on board sIia hit
artillery and = detachment IF soldiers
from the authorities and go out in pursuit
Of the Chesapeake.
WAsHrHcroS, Dec. 9.
The Legislature OF Virginia completed
its organization to-day at Alexandria,
Gov. Pierpont's message was delivered t.
both houses. II contains an argument
against secession and another 10 favor Of
emancipation Of oil the slaves in the State
with . Recommendation that the Leeisla.
ture should call . convention cf the people
to secure the alteration Of the constitution
to that end. In answer to the ascertain
that msjority Of the people were rebels
he urges that felons and paupers have No
right to vote nor have rebels. They can't
deprive the loyal people Of their rights il
they can assert their rishts and be content
that NO countses Of the State should here.f.
ter be allowed representative IN the
State government until they are organised
BY the election of officers by whom t.re.
can be collected.
In his argument upon the slavery ones.
ton, be says the President's procleuation
frees oil in the State, except in . lev coun-
ties. Without this amendment foresee
endless strife and turmoil. All the State
officers are sworn to support the Constltu
tion Of the United States and the laws Of
Virgins. The Laws of the State, o they
nov stand, recognise slavery. The officers
will be- called upon for warrsnts to appre.
bend slaves and commit them to jail the
army d the United States will inesrposs;
thss conaics will ensue, and tho rebels
glory IN The strife. We must either beside
g co0e into antagonism With the United
ceasss q alter oaf organic Ian On The Sab.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-12-10

Don't you fail to read the advertisement in
this paper headed
Important to Fem A1e0.
r. Cheeseman, Of New York, has devoted tho
last thirty years of his practice to female CON-
plants. His Pills act like q charm. They are
Relate and Safe iotQ v6m
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-12-10
MEDICAL.

n OF ALC o Il . lie !
4 nisnlY cososrrnAfnD
TRGET.aDLR ELTR.lCT
- RWre ToNte.
DOCTOR HOOTLAND'3
o1E116A0I 41TTDR0.
DIR. G. n JACKSON. Pbilsdslphis. Pa,
VIII syvsCruAllY cuas
LIVER COMPLAINT,
DYSPEPSIA,
JAUNDlCE,
Chronic or Nervous Debility. D,seases
Of the Kidneys, and al diseases
arising from disorde,ed
Liver or Stomach.
such -
Constipstion. In.
ward Piles, Fulness OF
Bleod TO the bead, acidity to
the stomach Naussa, Heartburn.
Disgust for Food, Fulness or Weight
In the stomach Ser sructations sink.
Ing or Fluttsripg at toe Fit Of Stou sch,
Swimming Of the Head, Hurried and Difficult
Fluttering Of the Heart, CHOKING OF Suifocat-
ing So. sation' when in lying posture, Dinnsss
Of Vision, Dots or Webs before the Eight Fever
and Dull Pain in the Head, )efcisncv of Per-
spiration, Yellowness of the Skin and Eyes,
Pain In the Side, Back Chest. Limbs,
&c., SUDDEN Pushes Of Heat.
Burning In the Flesh,
Constant Imaginings
Of Evil and graf
Dspa ession Of.
Spirits
and will positively prevent YELLOW FEVER.
BILIOUS FEVER, AC.s
::rssY CONTAIN
No Alcohol or Bad Whisky
They will cure the above diseases in
ninety-nine cases out Of . hundred.
DO 10Y WANT SOMETHING to STRENGTH
DO you MAEr A GOOD APPETITE
d. ~ 9 OLIVIA Want TO BUILD UP YOUR CON-
DO You WANT TO FEEL WELL
Do YOU WANT TO GET KID Or NERVOUS
DO YOU WANT ENERGY,
Do YOU WANT TO SLEEP WELT
Do YOU WANT A BRISK AND VIGOROUS
FEELING?
llf.you do, uss<
A000aSeGps GerMea an Riffes.e
From Rev. J. Newton Brown, D.sD., Fditor Of the
Encyclopedias Of Religious Knowledge
Although not disposed to favor or recommend
Patent edicines in general, through dis,rust Of
their ingredients and effects yet know Of no
| sufficient resfons why . man may not testisy to
what he believes himself to have received from
any simple preparation, in the hope that he may
thus contribute ~ the benefit of others.
do this more readily in regard to Hooaat d.
Germ an Bitters, prepared by Dr. y. n. J ckson oi
this CITY, because was prejudiced against them
for many years, under the impression that th.y
| were chiefly an alcoholic MIXTURE am indebted
| to my friend h cbeit Shoemaker, Esq, for the re-
| woval of this prejudice BY proper tests, and 10,
encouragement to try them, when suffering from
great and long continued debility. Tho use Of
three bottles Of these bitters at the beginning Of
the present ear. was follow ed by evident relief
and restoration 10 degree of bodily and mental
vigor which had not felt Tor six months before
and bad almost despared OF rcgain,pg. 1 there
fore thank God and my friend for dlrec ting mo "a
the use OF them. J. NEWTON Brown.
PHILADELPHIA. June Dad 1s6l
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"esIso keep large assortment Of
StereScOpeS u NteroscoDie Views

dreas on receipt of stamp.
Ed n. T. ANTHONY.
Manufacturers Of Photogra oh ic Materials.
sol BROADWAY, NEW YORK.
Friends or relat YES OF pron,in.rt ,,,,;...
will csnfer favor by sendi, ms thci, ~ ....".
ed uninjured. "'1 'e'usn-
FINE Albums made to Order for Consre,..
ons TO present to their Pastor, or for OF, 3
poses, With suitable inscriptions. ny23.2m
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{. T. u. T. ANTHONY,
uanuiacturers Of Photographic n aterlsp.
DOL BroadWsy N
$500 Copies Of Works Of Art.
Photographic Albums.

''cso We maoufacture great variety. ran~
'ne IN price from 30 cents to $50 each.
uuI ALbuM Ms pave tho reputation OF being
The smaller kinds can DO sent .sfeIv Nv MI, :.
postage of six cents Ger O. -
Ane moro expensive can be sent BY express.
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Attention Soldiers, and
Friends Of Soldiers.

~ ~ >g~ nA
CO.. - ~ =. -. y. =. n.v'ne feianons q
T.XNIs,a G.s..n Z; ~ ..s".:M ne. 'hOOf
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ton. ;nc;Jsnt 70 csmn ~. ~ .na priNa
iishsd .imo.t ds;,v - ~. ..-.n no ~. nub
49, - ~ 80 I. al On tne o..
lave nronort;cn a.. .nS., Iv.'s s .nss verJ
Evses, ~. =. ~. H. ~. ION oeoihty
1oo6 ma q Oar man H;,tsr, .,;."S.! celeo by
dsordsrs ~ the dasst,vs :,..n. ~. sesu ting
MAYED W. h.vs 81 h.s;..t,on = ~ speeohy re-
r. thsss R;,te,s vara frssiv nssd .n tnat'
d;ers nrndreds ~ I;v.. ,.;.h. 1. ..oIs our SOL
s-~,s. Iii ihs Lost '"'su 'nss oth-
W" al. rsrt;cnI., .t.a,t;o, - ~. -,
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.sn.r.ro ..h 81 h.er ..xad h-th. p;.." US OWE
PnILADrlpHIA. Ansrs, sea ,oe.
Mes.rs. Jane, (: Eror..-Wali, c.r.I. a., Asoo'
Hooaand;s German Bitter. ha. ss.ss - y ~
There ia no mistake in this II =. v"rch =. Iy ns.
mn hers of nv con rades. soms Of vho.e .os y
the circo stances Of nv case Az 81 -.
hem tor The last four resrs. : m.mh.- ~ cn
mso's oelebrsted battery. and undsr ~. ;nsaS;
:. cammand If Cant. K. r. Avr.. ~ .a.ul 4. :
...os.,e .t..naent nnon ms ..S.. ~ 9
nj. s..scked in November last Nth ia ua...s
~ ~. Lnnvs. and NJ for aeventv.t.o -
hos,;t.l This vaa folloved - $3.50. l:,:.
h.;aht.r.a ~ an at+.ck ~ Sv.s..... os0,lty,
removed from the White Honss ssd :sn. - .h;o
vhich 7 landed on the 2sth OF Juns S;n.. , .h..
Tine have been about 4 10. 81 a., 10y 1na!
he and stilI retain ! snark az Waite ~ CSa'o
49, :. =. r.n I "a. u rs.iv III. N.Y., for
~. 90 e III forc. . ,no..., S. ~ any
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Roback.s Caiawha HANDY :,

Z
! 4
Z(H This article is per ecuy pure OF high
WcN and excellent flavor for the invalid
INV there is none that can be guaranteed
AZ ~ "Orc pure, in point Of price it is
Hvat 80 81 so per gallen and one halt q dol
V/-N/ lar cheap par bottle tn an imported
/AV/l brandies, as thee is no foreign duty
az ~ upon q domestic article it can be
W furnished at comparatively low
AkV price. For medical use or for flavor.
QDvZ/ ing and cooking purposes, it is fast
V)> coming into general use. A 81 gle
trial of the Catawba b andy will sat-
isfy the purchaser Of its superiority being made
directly from the Catawba Grape the aroma of
which IL readily perceived up-n trial. No family
should be withous il, in point Ct economy it is
the cheapest Brandy that can be used.
q. A. COOK, Chicago. General Agent
A GENTLEMAN, cured of Nervous Debility
Incompetency, Premature Decay and Youthful
Error, actuated by desire to ben 6t Others will
be happy to furnish to all who need it Gree of
eharge,) the recipe and directions for making
tho simple remedy used in his case. Those
wishing to profit BY his experience, and possess q
Valuable Remedy, will receive the same by re-
turn mail, Carefully sealed.) by addressing
JOHN. B. OGDEN.
sp2edsm Ne. 60 Nassau Street. New York.
From bishop Lefevr..
Mr. SOLOMON, Sir Tho benefit have receiv.
ed the Spectscles obtained from induce me
to express the pleasure have received from them
They suit my eyes to admiration. can now see
all common distances by candle light % we'll -
BY day, with the same ease when boy, which
I could not do with any other glas es / have
used. 1t affords the greatest pleasure to avail,
self Of this me iuu Of tcstifying how satisfa,-
tory has been my experience Of your skill.
optician. Yours Truly, T LEF8vRs, Bishop
Detroit, Nov 8, 1852.
Chicago, Dec IA. 1852.
Mr. Solomon, Sir:-I have been under tho
necessity Of using Glasses for several years, but
have never found pair to suit my eyes until
got them from Mr. .. Since that time l find nv
eyes much better. Wishing you every success in
your undertaking. am yours, DC.
CP KELLOGG, No l73 >ta,e street:
Chicago, Feb q, 1858.
Mr. SOLOMON, Sir - When you first arrived in
this city called with Mrs Sherman at your Office
and purchased two pairs of your patent gold
Speo'asles. We have found them superior to
any we had eAer uked Deto,e. They realized more
than We could have expected. We can see as
comfortable as W en- girl and boy.
l remain yours respectfully,
FO SHERMAN, No 30, ehermsn House.
G. SOLOMON. Room No 2, Farra nd Block, corner
Second and Brady streets. oc17-dAwlm
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Brow Nso
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rAJC0 E0
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AND

DISEASES OF THE NERVOUS, SEM
NAL, URINARY AND SEXUAL sYs.
TENS new and reliable treatment in Re-
ports Of the HOWARD ASSOCIATIOy-Sent
BY mail In sealed envelopes, free Of charge. Ad-
dress, DR.. J. SKILLiN II CLIFTON, Howard
Association, No. 2 South Ninth Street, p hi
d.. phia. Pc. Lv30-dAw3m
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-12-10

Sold at Wholesale in Chicago by FULLkR,
INCH FULLER. and all Druggists.
e County Merchantsand Dealers supplied
BY A. F. CrosEey and q. H. Beck with, Chicago.
Sold in Davent ort By F. Jscoby, Jr., E. 8. Bal
lord. Stevenson 4 Carnahsn, l. J. Wells, G..
Schlegel, Ditzen 4 Koch and N. kovacs.
Sold at Wholesale by Beiderbecke 4 Miller and
F. Reiiewig. my2S-dAw1v
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-12-10
BEWARE OF CouNrRRrErrs,

See that the signature Of G. n. jackson d q
the wrapper.
Price per Bottle 70 cents, Or half dossn fer q
Should your nearest druggist not have the r.
tiels do not bs pat OF By any Of the intoxicating
preparations that nay b offered in it, paloe 81
send to % and Ne will forward sscsrslyl Packed
b. express.
= Princinl OAss I'D Mandatory,
No. 0S1 Arch St.
20 111 0yeb aEVlA 090 -.
(0oaspas y O. n. eJasksss Ce.l
Rsopeloooep.
- ~ sslA heusseGasao - Dselefs iaEOVA
y0pv0ia Unl>o3 0oa9ooI pl-ee6eWly
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-12-10
DIR. HUNTER
Treats MANY Diseases

MANY CHRONIC DIS.
EASES incidental to tho hu-
man family, and even such as
have heretofore bcen consid-
cred incurable by the medical
faculty al the world ara oL;Il.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-12-10
SPECIAL NOTICES.

00OWSsD 4 nsoGnessD C.u0s, colo
91ONC HlAL 1nasrAs,os u 6oas TnnoAf
rAJC0 E0 II allowed 70 progress sssult
POS 10 serious Puimoeasy Bsoo
COCO8o shial aaA asthmatie dissases
AND often iscursbie. Browns
cubs. Broneh'sl Troches reach q :
retsly the affected parts, and give almost imus-
disss relief. For 6ronchitis, Asshua, Catarrah
and Consumptivs Coughs The Trcches ere u.eful,
fsbiic Slsaksrs and Singers should havs the
Troches to clear and strengthen the Voice. Mil
tasy O@csn aad soldiess Who ovsvtax the voIee.
end are sspcsed U suddsa changes shoald nee
them. Obtain only the gesxsne. Browns
bsesshisl Tsoehss" having proved their shieacy
By test Of nasy year.. are highly rssonmsnds Cd
snd prescribed By Physicians and Surgeons in the
army. and have received Testimonials from many
snissat msn.
Hold b. ell Druggists and Dealers in Medicine
In the United States and most fofsigo countries
as - cents pos boz. ns23- DAWN
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-12-10
AUGUST. SCHKEIBER l. c..
FILE CUTTERS.
JOHN JORDAN.
Men and BOYS, Clothiux

Of every description. The fullest satisfaction
warranted. solicit from ny old customer and
new continuance Of liberal patronage. Call aud
leave orders Particular attention given T. reno-
vssicg and repairing clothing. lmya3- d0m
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-12-10
C. w. ROBACK.

Proprietor of Stomach Bitters, Blood
Purifier, bloed Pills, Catawba ano
Swedish Branches. Manufactory
So So ~ 1 o2E ID st.. Gin, 90.
A.C COOK, Chicago, GeAr Agent
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-12-10

practical DYER. PARTICULAR AT.
I tention raid to dyeing Cloths, Silks, velvets,
or Garments If anv kind to give sny color do.
sired. Third street, two doors west of Iowa
north side rm.15dlv
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-12-10

9: h. sKISNER, Psspt. ~.
eso.6eas
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-12-10
lCohMUEICArBD.I
Pulmonary C0ssuOpts0n q Curabl,
Disease.
- car
TO CONSUMPTIVES.

The undsrsigned having been restored TO health
lew weeks, By . very simple remedy, after
having suffered several yean with severe lung
affection, and that dread disease, Consumption
10 anxious ~ make known 10 his fellow-suferers
the means Of cure.
prescription used free If chargcl With the direc-
lions for preparing nd using tho same, which
they will 6nd sURR CuRE for CONSUMPTION, A SRI.
IA, BaoScnrrls, DC. The only objec. Of the adj
vsrtiser in sending the prescription is to benefit
the Afflicted. and spread information which he
conceives to be invaluable, and be hores every
sufferer will try his remedy, as II will cost them
nothing, ana mag provo blessing.
REV. edward A. WILSON,
Williamsburg,
Vp26-d&w3m New York.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-12-10
b. HEINZ,
GENERAL PRODUCE h COMMISSION

- AIO
No. 4. BurrOWs' Block. Leyee.
DAYS HIGHEST CASH PRICE FOR ALL
i kinds country produce butter and ems
Boat Stores alwaysO on hand. Buys and sells Pro-
duce on commission. ms22.i1v !
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-10-21

A friend, whom we shall call Pat, " for short.
tells US the following good story about himself
When but az idle boy, he wss called up in ,
country school aud the question suddenly pro
pounded Oy the pedagOgue-
" Patrick, how many Gods are there ?"
Pat was not distinguished theOlogian then
and wears have made him no better "very fast" IL
such matters but he promptly responded
Three, sir"
Take your seat -" thundered the master
aud # in FIVE minutes you don't answer cor
recily, I'll welt YOU"
The probationary period passed. and Pat tax
ng the floor hesitatingy stated the number q
iods at d" I've, cir He received the promise
welting aud remand TO his seat ten minute
Tor consideration. The ten minutes up, Pat W.
up too, and satisfied that be hadn't fixed N
matter sufficiently high before, he shouted
There's ten. sir"
He saw the ferule descending, and boiling ou
( the noor he cleared a fve-rsil fence. 49,
,roke Ike 4 quarter horse acrOa- the field Psul
ng with exertou, he met lad with a book or.
Ter his arm. aud with a look OF one desiring a.
5ursuit of kuO~edge under difficulties. ~ her
re you goiug," asked Pat
To school 70 r." was the reply.
You are, ayes" said Pat, quietly. " Ho'
uanV Gods are there''
"Oae." ans~ered the boy.
"Wel, you'd better not go down there
You'll have good tine with your one God. "
.st left there with ten, and that wasn't enoug
o save me from the darndest licking ,ou eve
heard oi."
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-10-21
COTrON-GROWING ABROAD.

Ever since the commencement Of the rebellion
Europe hiss been putting forth every eIerfio
20 supply from other sources the deficiency IN ih,
American supply of cotton. These t~O year
ave done much TO lead "a TO definite and posi-
I'VE conclusions in regard 10 the compararv.
oroductiveness OF other hed-, and the resu
cannot fail 70 be- gratifying 10 our national pride
British Iudla the West India l-lsnd- Esypt
aud Turkey have been succes-ively put TO To-
Test and the most thorough experiments Onls
prove more conclusvely that, in the future a
The past. the old world must derive its suppl
f cotton from the new. The hiatus has no'
been flied, and there Is not = single manufzc'ur
~ in Europe who is net 10 day ierveutly hopiul
bat in some way, the obtaining Of America
cotton NAV be resumed English factories al,
quiet; French operatives are supported at the
Ju0Hc expense. aud Austria is threatened with
inaucial ruin, and all for the want Of American
cotton.
Two years ago England pointed triumphant,
10 her possessions in India and claimed that they
sould soon be able TO supply the cotton demand
Of The ord. Experiments, thorough aud con
vncng, have been made. and the claim l. ~
onger urged. India has a population OF $50.
UUO 600, and an area half as large a. al Europe
over the most Of which cotton can be grown
out the obstacles 10 successful culture are SER
ous If not insurmOuDtsble. The natives tur
with reluctance from TODD crops upon which the
rely, TO something which requires more labo
and more energy, and yields less immediate re
furns Defects In both climate and soil rence
( the = ield less aud the quality poorer than ths
4 grown 10 America Not very much l. knO~
/ yet Of cotton prospects in Africa, but enough .
di-pel al sanguine expectations that permanei
relief NAV be expected from that quarter II
native negro evinces no aptitude for IL cnltivs
lion, and prefers 70 deal 10 palm oil. which yield
adler returns With much less effort. TIE pro
pect seems brighter in Egypt, for the country
unsurpassed IL fertility, aud its capacity seen
70 be limited only by the facilities tor iriigstiC
and tie amount Of labor at command. But 4
enterprise Of the people sustained by their pre-
ent Victory will DO much 70 overcome these o
s1acles, and large numbers Of American poug
and cotton gins have already been sent TO q
and OF the Phsraohs Bot il vill take years
time and millions Of capital 10 accomplish the
= bat can be easily done here, aud America mu
still De considered the cotton fed Of The WOr
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-10-21
GOV ENMOUR's WA>TEEULNFSS AND
LALtNkSS ~ RAISING TROOPS.

tse Buffalo Express states that during the
iAS1 ~ months OF the wear 1882. Gov. Morgan
fa'srd and turned over TO the United States ss =
't'' troops During the FIRST sx mouths ot lsss
tIoNerner Seymour raised aud turned ov. to the
United States less than 8 900 troops al o,h.r
msn recruited m this Safe during that period
having been raised without his intervention. ex-
cegt by payment Of bounues after thev ~ere en-.
listed os United States oficers In the SIX
months of ls62 GOV Morgan expended in rais-
INK $4,000 troops-ss the sai4rv of staff ofhc ers
'td suoordinates sum OF 81 sSS e6 per
month. In The six months of SOS. Gov. Sew
mour has expended upon bis military establish
mert in missing the 5000 troops. not lees than
Slo.4nS p per month
Was huger political swinde ever perpetra.
ted upon any people tnsn the aboves The Mil.
itary partment OF Nr~ York converted into
Pension bureau for the benefit OF the Governors
partisan caquers aud relauvs. nearly doubled
"a "osiliuess, and Welding absolutely nothing OF
he fruits tor which it VAS orgsnized! Over
So2 4ul. M six months. gong into The pockets
of Governor Seymogr's brothers, nephe~s cous-
us aud political " iiieuds " as the cost o. s 600
foops raised - against s4l 6Ou expended by
Gov Morgan M raising more than tweuty-two
times az many Hos DO the people Of New
York ike the idea OF supporting such a peu-
-iuuaTy Institution Tor CoPpefhead eiJoymentf
ho~ do they like Governor Scymour's econo-
my ?"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-10-21

WEsT VIRGiNiA STATE SEAL - The great
seal OF the new commonwealth OF West Nir-
giuia represents pioneer standing on one side
# rock, axe in hand, a stalk OF Indian corn
growing htlle 10 his right while sheaf OF
sheat h~s ~ his feet On the other side of a
ak Il a miner, Sith pick on hi shoulder. an
anvil and hammer 10 his l,it, with his right arm
-aning upon the rock between him aud the
Jtpneer, and on the face OF the rock are the
.Drd- 'June 20sh. 1868 the dsy which
Vest Vi gfuia became a state m the UmOn
Aound the upper inside % the peiimeter OF
he seal are the words " state Of Virginia. and
,round the iu-ide the words " Nonfani sempsr
mem" siguifsing that mountaineefs are alsays
irse.