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NO. XXXVII.
The Heroes of Home.

The maid who binds her warriors sash.
And smiling. all her pain dissembles,
The while beneath the dropping lash,
One starry tear drop hangs and trembles
Though heaven alone records the tear,
And fame shall never know her story,
Her heart has shed drop as dear
AS ever dewed the field of glory!
The wife who girds her husbands sword,
Mid little ones who weep and wonder,
And bravely speaks the cheering word,
Fen though her heart be rent asunder;
Doomed nightly in her dreams to hear
The bolts of war around him rattle,
Has shed as sacred blood as e'er
Was poured upon the plains of battle
The mother who conceals her grief,
While to her breast her son she presses,
Then breathes few brave words and brief,
kissing the patriot brow she blesses,
With no one but hei secret God
To know the pain that weighs upon her,
Sheds holy blood as e'er the sod
Received on freedoms field of honor!
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FOR THE SPECTATOR.

Below is copy of the of contributors for the
relief of needy soldiers in the service of the Confed-
crate States, in B Finleys division OF New Hope
Magsteria District per order of the County Court
of Augusta
S. B. Finley, pair socks 9 blankets, 2 pair shoes,
s pair gloves and $40 in money, making in ali $4,000
Mrs Daniel Landis, pair, socks 200
B j Craig, yards Jeans, cost "a per yard 5000
James Craig cash 500
Mrs Alexander Walker pair blankets 1000
Mrs. Saml Miller, coveret and pair gloves $50
SamI Carroll Wounded Soldier 200
Joseph Ermlne cash 800
John Whitmore 500
Mrs. Thomas Crawford, 500
Mrs. John Click, coverlet, 500
Geo. Shreckhise, blanket, 400
Mrs. Benz. J Craig, pair socks, 300
Miss Hannah NJ Walker, 2 pair socks, 400
Benz Birely cash, l0oo
Mrs + Craig pair socks and blanket, 100
Miss Harriet Ripitoe cash, d'2o a
Sandy Crawford, zoo
Henry Sine, 200
Mrs Abraham Fisher, blanket. AGO
A. Pierce, cash. I50
Frank Fretwel. l pair socks and 1925 cash, 500
Mrs. q. Johnson and daughters, pair SOCKS
and jacket. $40
David Beard, pair shoes. T.oQ
Virginlus Guy, --s 10.o0
George Crawford, 500
Mrs Col Saml ID. Crawford 5,U0
Levi Feers, cash. 5.OV
VIM Bell Crawford, cash, 500
VIM. Bell Crawford, blanket, pair socks, oO0
Wm Mowry cash 500
Total s2is 25
CoNTRIBUT1oNs BY CITIZENS OF
II ROCKINGHAM
Mr. Shel ton, 800
Geo. Carpenter, 50O
Henry Carpenter, o.OV
Saml Rubbish, 5C0
Matthias Rubush. 500
John Baker, 20O
Matthias Deal 500
Mrs. Carpenter, pair socks and pair gloves, 90
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0OMMIssIONER's SALE OF LAND.-Un'

SALE OF LAND.-Un-
Z der degree of the Circuit Court of Augusta conn
tV in the case of Orchards Guardian, vs. Orchards.
entered en- the 9th day of November, 1860, will
proceed in front OF the House, in the town OF
Staunton, on SATURDAY, the 2sth day OF February,
1858 to sell at public auction, to the highest bidder,
certain tract OF LAND situated the Parkersburg
Turnpike, two miles from Staunton, on which Thorn
as Orchard lately resided This tract OF land contains
o715 acres about 20 acres of which is well timbered,
and the balance is in grass. There isa small house
on the premises.
Terms of sale Enough in hand to defray costs of
suit AMI sale and the balance upon credit OF 3, IL
80 months, in equal ingtalments drawing interest
from date the purchaser to give bonds with good Sc
curty and the vendors ein retained ultimate Sc
curity. The whole purchase money or such portions
as can invest in G. SIS per cent bonds will be re-
ceived in hand.
Sale to commence at II o'clock A. M.
Feb 3-tds II. M. BELL,
Commissioner
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HEAD QUARTERS CAMP STAUNToN,
Dacauhnr. 18h2

the families and friends of any of the belong
ing to my Regiment, who have left their overcoats
blankets at home, will please forward them to to
send to the Regiment, they greatly in want of
them.
appeal to the citizens of Bath. Augusta and Rock
bridge to furnish 200 pairs socks for my Regiment
for which will pay the highest cash price on dev-
bridge and Augusta, give information in regard to
any of the members of my Regiment who are at home
without leave every man is needed now and should
be at his post. NJ. G. HARMAN,
Col SD Regt. Va Vols.
Dec 1e-tf
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HEADo'Rs c.. s. TROOPS ON
SHENANDOAH MOUNTAIN,
< Tanuoru O0 1899


Mr.. EDITOR II ask that you will permit me
through your columns, to tender the thanks of
my regiment, to the patriotic ssLadies Soldiers
Aid Society'' of Mt. Tabor Church, for large
amount of nice provisions, through the hands of
A B. Lighter, Esq, land Capt George Shuey,
together with the following list of clothing - "a
shirts. % pairs drawers, 81 pairs socks and II
pairs gloves, all of which was divided amongst
the most needy by the above named gentlemen.
And to Mrs. M. 4. Arnall, of Staunton, for 10
Mosby for shirts, socks and blankets all of which
was thankfully received. The noble Ladies Of
Augusta have shown during this war, patriot
ism and elfsacrifcing spirit for the needy SOL
diers which will not only be embered by him
on the battlefield whilst conterding for his
oountry's freedom, hut it will give in future ages
bright lage for the daughters of old Augusta.
Respectfully.
q. W. IMBoDEN,
Colonel Cavslry.
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DIR. JAMES II. HARRIS.
DENTIST

Graduate Of Baltimore College Of Dental surgery,
OFFERS his Professional services to his &
Ofriends and the public generally HI will 0lIIID
take pleasure in waiting on all those wishing his
fessonal aid at their residences except for mechani
cal operations, such partial full sets of teeth
which he will putup at his residence, South River,
one mile East of Mt. Meridian All Operations guar
anteed equal to any. Address, Mt Meridian, Augusta
County, Va. Sept II, 18Sl.-1y.
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NEW BOOKS AND STATIONERY JUST
IN RECEIVED AND FOR SALE AT ROBERT
COWAN'S CASH BOOK STORE.-Chsolm's Man.
aal Of Military Surgery; The First Year of the War
by E. a. Pollard; The Second Battle of Manassas. by
&. A. Pollard The Partisan Leader, by Judge Bev-
erly Tucker; The Quartermaster's Guide, by Major
Bloomfield. Letter and Foolscap Paper, Envelopes,
!.
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NEW MILITARY BOOKS.

NEW MILITARY BOOKS.
Cavalry Drill and Sabre Exercise, by Geo. Patten.
Notes on Artillery, by W. LefBs Brown.
The Volunteers Hand Book, by Cap. J. K Lee.
Carys Bayonet Exercise ana Skrmish Drill.
Volunteers Camp and Field Book, by Jno. Curry
instruction for Field Artillery, from Gilham's Man
uaI.
The Field Manual for the use of Officers on Ord
nance Duty
The First Year of the War.
The Second Battle of Manassas,
The Partisan Leader
War Songs of the South
Napoleons Maxims of War
Just received and for sale by
Dec 2-H ROBERT COWAE.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
CTATE SALT.-In Augusta Court, January
~ 26th, 1863:

CTATE SALT.-In Augusta Court January tn
- 26th, 1858:
Ordered, That Henry H. Peck be, and is hereby ap
pointed the agent for the reception and distribution
of the State Salt and that he make appointments OF
suitable agents in each MagsterIal district In this
county, who shall distribute the salt only to those
who will make oath before Justice or Notary OF
the number of members, white and black, OF their
families, and also of the District of which they are
residents and that the Clerk of this Court be directed
to have three thousand blanks prepared IN concise
form for the purposes of this order and that copy
of this order be published for three weeks in the
Staunton Spectator.
IA Copy-Teste.
TN obedience to an order of the County Court OF
1 Augusta made at the January term, 1868, ap-
button OF the State Salt; and requiring me to make
appointments of suitable agents in each Mngisteral
District in this county, to distribute the salt, have,
pursuant and by virtue of said order, made the fol-
lowing appointments, to wit For District No. l,
John B. Hoge District No. 2, P. N. Powell Church
trict, Elijah Hogshead; Greenville District, John
Newton; Waynesboro' District, George A Bruce;
New Hope District, James N. Gentry; Mount Sidney
District, A. H. Ross; and for Mount Scion District,
Samuel Paul. The Agents hereby appointed, before
delivery of the salt, will require of the head of each
family an affidavit of the number of members, white
and black of their families and also of the District
of which they residents. The agents will proceed
forthwith to ascertain the number of persons IN their
Districts entitled to salt and report to me for its quo
ia. The Corporation ofStaunton is not included for
distribution of salt under this notice. as its quota will
be furnished through agent to be appointed by the
Corporation Court Notice will be hereafter given as
the time Of delivery and distribution of the salt for
the Corporation. ID. ID. PECk,
Feb 3-at Reception and Distributing Agent.
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ANOTHER SPEECH FROM VALLANDINGHAM.-The
Northern papers contain long and interesting
account of debate in the United Congress be
tween Vallandingham, Wright and Bingham. In
the course Of his remarks, Vallandingham said
You can never subdue the seeded States
Two years of fearful experience have taught you
that. Why carry on the war? If you persist it
can only end in final separation; believe it now,
as you did net my former warnings, the whole
Northwest will go with the South. Believe me,
as you did not the, solemn warnings of years
past, tho day which divides the North from the
South, the self same day decrees eternal divorce;
between the West and the East. There is not
one drop of rain that fails the whole expanse
OF the Northwest that does not find its home IN
the bosom of the Gulf. We must and will fol-
low it, with travel and trade not by treaty, but
by right freely, peacably, and without restric.
tion or tribute, under the same Government and
flag. su3ss8
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STAUNTON February I'd, 1868.
GALT! SALT!! SALT!!!-The quota of

SALT!! SALT!!!-The quota of
y Salt for the 10th Congressional District,, under
the Governors contract is now ready for distribution
and unless the County Agents composing the District
{viz Frederick Berkeley, Clarke, Jefferson and
Shenandoah call within 20 days from the date of this
notice. it will be distributed to the agents for the
counties of Hardy and Hampshire and the counties
COMPOSING the 1ith District, viz: Augusta, Rocking
ham, Rockbridge. Pendleton, Highland, Bath, Poca-
hontas and Allegheny, in the order in which they
are named, as far as the amount on hand will CO.
The counties composing the 10th District will be sup
piled out of the salt belonging to the tn District
when it arrives The County Agents will be required
to pay the cash for the Salt at the rate OF per bush
ell, giyea receipt for the same and an obligation TO
return the bags VIM. A. BURKE, State Ag't
Feb s-3t for 10th and 1lth Gong. District.
n- Rock. Reg copy 3t and send bill to this Office.
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UCUsTA County COURT CLERKS

A UGUsTA COUNTY COURT CLERKS
N OFFICE, to wit:
Taken James th dan On mis- 0'
an egtray Of the following description, to wit, a
COW Of red color ali her feet white white stripe on
her left SIDE supposed to be or years Old and ap
praised at $50
Ion 07-2tx u & .s
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,e New York Herald says:

IDe new 1Ork herald says:
single night of good freezing weather, fol-
lowed by sharp Northwester of two or three
days, will bring us, no doubt, tidings of the ad-
vance of the Army of the Potomac in full
strength upon the en.my. Meantime General
Hooker has been usefully employed in re-or
izing his forces, and in needful preparations for
an advance. fs3
We expect that he will seize the first good
frost to march upon, disodge and follow up the
enemy.
Gen. H's appointment is universally looked
upon as pledge of the administration to the
people of the loyal States, that the moment the
country is sufficiently dried or hardened, he will
march upon the enemy and give them battle
We read this in Gen. H's address to the army
and we expect him to fulfill it. We are conf
dent that the enemy will surely be defeated
should he again attempt to resist the advance OF
our considerably strengthened army of the Poto-
mac. We have the fullest confidence in General
Hooker. The Army of the Potomac must ad-
vance, as soon as its artillery can be moved 10
its appointed work. Ifit cannot advance bv one
route, it can by another.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
OFFICE VA. CENTRAL r.. r. CO.,
September. lfh. 1862.


CHANGE OF SCHEDULE-The following trains
Twill be run on this road on and after Monday,
September 18th: ~
The Mail and Passenger Train leaving Richmond
att O'Clock A. M. for Staunton and intermediate
points daily, returning will leave Staunton at o.
clock A. NJ. and arrive in Richmond at 6:l5 P. M.
The Accommodation Passenger Train, leaving
Richmond at $3.50 2. NJ for Gordonsville and inter
mediate points daily, Sundays excepted, returning
will leave Gordonsville at o O'Clock P NJ and arrive
In Richmond at IL O'clock M.
The Mail and Passenger Train West of Staunton,
leaving Staunton at $3.50 A. NJ. Tuesdays Thurs
days and Saturdays, and returning the same days.
TIE Mail Train connects with the Orange and Alex
andria Mali Train at Gordonsville for Kapdan, and
at Charlottesville for Lyrchburg. 1t connects at
Staunton with Stage Lines for Lexington, Harrison
burg and points further North. Servants travelling
in first class cars will pay full fare.
The Freight Train leaving Richmond daily, Sum
days excepted, at $50 A. NJ. and Staunton for the
West at $50 A. M. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays. The trains will not run West of Mfllporo
Il. ID. WHITC0MB,
General Superintendent.
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CvETTLE UP.-The undersigned wishing to pay
= all they are owing, and wishing all who areowing
them to pay call upon those who arendebed to them
eitherby note or open account to come forward and
settle up.
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SUBSTITUTION CAVAL
w RY service in General jenkins command
Apply to Colonel George Baylor IJan 27-5t*
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TNRE subscribers offer their services to the public
J. for the Selling and Hiring of Slaves, well as
for any Business in the Auction line.
We are prepared to accommodate with board, and
keep safely, any number of slaves placed in our
charge. Liberal advance made on slaves placed in
our hands, when desired.
Jan 27, 'e3-ly JAS. B. HARGRovE & co.
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The steady rise of gold in the North, and the
decline IN the prices of government securities.
are unmistakable signs Of the falling credit of
.ne i IanAes government and of Yankee faith in
the successful issue of the war. Neithar onr
people or government, however, must relay their
energies, or expect peace before another tire.
menoons effort is made to crush the rebellion.
and retrieve the fortunes of the war.
A famine may now he said to exist in Irolona
The means at small farmers are almost coynniats.
iy exhausted. Laborers are unemployed and in
want OF food. Black flag parades by the unem-
pioyed workmen are among the signs of the
!. non nont dnomas A. Hendric has been elected
senator rom Indiana for six years from the 4th
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n ENERAL COMMISSION HOUSE,
NJ 81 Main Street,
LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA.
Will buy and sell on Commission. Leaf Manufac-
tured and Smoking Tobacco, Wheat Flour, Corn,
Cotton Fabrics, and in fact, everything kept In @
General Commission House.
Nett proceeds of sales promptly rendered.
We refer to the business men of Lynchburg gener-
ally. WILLS, CALHOUN q co.
Dec 16, 1862-6mo#
NOTICE
In Can be had, at John B. Hoge's Taylor & Hoge s
old stand) the following articles:
Letter Paper,
Note Do,
Cap Do,
Chocolate,
Concentrated Lye,
Black Varnish,
Indigo,
Camphor,
Magnesia,
Red Pepper,
Essence Coffee,
Paint Brushes, assorted sizes.
Tea Spoons, &c.
Oct IA. 1852.
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4 UGUSTA LAND FOR SALE.-I am au-
n thorized to sell tract of land In Augusta cOun-
ty containing 2S5 acres at the North Mountain-l00
are nearly level, about so are cleared and
closed. The rest of the land is we'll timbered. There
is on it small dwelling house. good orchard, un-
falling spring of good wafer. The land lies on the
Parkersburg road, about Is miles from Staunton ad-
joining lands of Ryan, Cross, Smith and others, and
is occupied by David Cooley. taa#s
Terms-Ope-rh in hand, balance in equal install
ments at and years with interest secured by per-
sonal security and vendors lien.
will sell privately, but if not sold, will sell it
publicly, on the 18th of next month.
Jan l3-.tds N, K. TROUT Agent.
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BOARDING HOUSE.-Tke undersigned, now
ID in occupancy of the house formerly occupied by
Mrs. Davis, in the Courthouse square, is prepared to
take regular Boarders, and also accommodate those
who want single meals. CHAS. II. SAUPE.
Ian 00-0m
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.

StauntOD, va, JANUARY 9th.
k1CTlCE-Pursuant to an order made by the
In District Court of the Confederate States for the
Western District of Virginia, at it's December term
the settlement OF the Receiver, j. Mlchie
respecting all matters under his charge that have pass
ed sequesraon, and also of all monies collected and
received by him since his last settlement or which
may be so collected and received, prior to the day
above appointed will proceed to execute this order
at my office, in Staunton the said 10th day of Feb
ruary next continuing the from day to DAY un-
that the like accounts of any other Receiver of this
Court who may desire it, may be embraced in the
said settlement, provided the same shall have been
included in this notice. j. c, BOWER.
Jan 27-4t missioner
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HAVING disposed of our entire stock, we will
IL proceed forthwith to settle all amounts due the
concern. Persons haying accounts against the same
will please present them. ROANE Il abby
Dpa1
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Cash on hand,
For THE SPECTATOR

= 3, 3 FINLE j.
Acting under order of the County Court of Augusta
Jan. ii, 1868.
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Stauntun Spettator.
RICHARD MAUzF, Editor & Proprietor.
TERMS.
i III M y.
q. The SPECTATOR IS published once s0eeE, at

y The SPECTATOR" IS published once a s0eeE, at
Three Dollars year IN ADVANCE.
ADVER TLSEMENTS of ten lines (or Less) inserted
for dollar and Fifty cents for each su6se-
qwent continuance Larger advertisements inserted IN
the same proportion.
liberal discount made to those s0bo ad0ertsse oy ee
gear.
~ ANNUAL advertisers will be limited to their mn
mediate business the advertisements charged for at
ONE SouARr, RIO Mussl Il vear .$l2 90
6 months . Z 90
3 . 500
awo SoUARps. I'll gear - 18 90
6 months ....... IL 00
.s . TOO
THREE SQUARES. L gear ......... 81 90
6 months ........... IA 90
3 .......... 10 90
1ndpertsia0 for less time than three months a0iU
be charged for attic usual rGes$1 90 per square for
the first insertion. and Fifty cents for each subsequent
sssUe.
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AND FOR SALE.-In Virtue OF decfetai Or
i der. rendered by the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, in the case therein pending between Philip
Groah, Administrator, and Groahs heirs and Others
shall proceed the premises % On :. sAT1hDaf ah .a
to tS the he highest bidder two tracts Of LAND situated
in Augusta county, about miles Southeast of Mid
way. and miles South Of Greenvs The TSt tract
GSroah lately resided. The improvements are good
Log House, a small Barn and good Orchard, about
100 acres cleared
The second tract contains lS5 acres, ad]onlng Inc
first tract, on which there is a small Log House anu
Orchard. about 30 acres cleared:
TERMs; Cost Of sale and suit in hand, and the bal .
anoe in equal insta of g. Is and 80 months the
purchaser giving bond with gooo security ana Tue
title retained as further security.
Jan 20--tds JOdN Ne" ioIS' Ooln l.
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~ Can be had, at John B. Hoge's (Taylor Hoge
old stand,)
Sugar, Moasses,
Rice, Salt, Cotton Yarn
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DUGGY LOST.-About the lst of December, the
ID subscriber left open buggy, about half worn,
with the shaves broken, about "a miles from Staun-
ton on the Parkersburg road This notice is publish
ed that the person who has been taking care Of it for
him may know to whom to deliver it. He may
deliver at the Livery Stable at the Virginia Hotel
Ian 12-5f% II RITGKMAN
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JAMES P. SCOTT
of the late firm of John 7. Davis l. Co.
HENRY F. BOCOCK,
VIM FL. PARRISH,
Members of the Firm of Bocock & Parrish.
The concern of Bocock Parrish, No. 9, Bridge
Street, will continue at the ole stand, as usual
Dec 9-6mo B. & P.
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r AND FOR SALE.-In virtue of decretal
IL order rendered by the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, in the cause therein pending between Eliz-
abeth Longs administrator, and James Aliens rep
resen.atiye es and Others shall proceed on the prem
ses on Saturday, the 14th day Of February next to
sell at public sale TO the hgest bidder the tract Of
land held in their life time jointly by James Allen and
Of Augusta about j miles west of Greenvile. con-
tanning about 200 acres. The improvements are a
comfortable Brick Dwelling House, brick smoke
house, and stone spring house. The spring is as
good as anyiu the county. There are several other
Springs on the land and excellent orchard About
10 acres of the land cleared the balance in timber of
good quality.
equal insalments of SIX eighteen end thirty months,
the purchaser to give bond and sufficient personal
curify and the title to be retained further security
Ian 6-tds JOHN NEWTON Commr.
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Taylor Hoge's accounts are made of, and they de-
sire to have them settled ALI knowing themselves
indebted will please come forward; and all having
claims against them will present them for settlement
Oe<RT-tf JOHN b. HOGE.
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A LMANAC FOR lS63.--The Confederate
IN States Almanac for 1862 containing the Consti-
of the Confederate States with variety of
full statistical and other matter, just received and for
sale by ROBERT C0WAN f
Ian Off
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WANTED
10000 pounds Tallow,
For which will pay
sbe highest market nr,ce JOHN B. HOGE.
Nov 4-tf.