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LADIES. READiTHIs.
LADIES, READ THIS.
DOUBLE THREADED
1SE WING MACHINES.
Sc WING Nh CHLNE.S.


They have the highest testimonials and certificates
in their favor from families and the public press
They will run backward or forward making smooth
and elastic stitch on all kinds o fabric.
$40 EACH. @
They are so simple in their construction that a
child of twelve years car work them with ease. We
the seam though every third stitch be
cut. They make stronger and handsomer seam than
can be made by hand. 21aizt q .tz@
= $40 EACH.
These machines are used throughout the country,
giving satisfaction to all who them, and are un-
doubtedly, the most economical, best made and
choapestin use. They are fully warranted. ev'f
Q trieer-I Esa5s $50 EACH.
These machines run with FRICTION WHEEL, doing
away with the stretching and annoyance Of belt or
banda desideratum which has long been sought for.
Our. Machines have straight needle and guard to
prevent breaking thus requiring not more than one
needle in six months common use. $3.50
sz'eE stsss.yy $50 EACH.
IT. We furnish full and explicit directions for using
them. Each machine, when sent out, is in perfect
running order with sample of sewing cloth in pro-
.S',,,-r =. $50 EACH. =.
They win Hem, Stitch, Fell, Tuck, Gather Embroid.
er and make two different stitches on the same ma
chine. They embrace two important improvements
which render them the most desirable and simplest
Family machine ever Invented. 49,
go $50 EACH. is.s.
NOTICE weoffer liberal discount TO parties
TO our Mschines .nf With small invest ie Z.
AGENTS ment of capital profitable business
can be readily established. All sales to Agents, with
N B.-0ur Machines all stand on Handsome table
and are worked by treadle. Send for descriptive
ey-On receipt of $50 we will send Machine, bv re.
aurn ofexpress or, II so ordered, will send ms
chine andthe bill with it, that 1t need not be paid
for tillreceived. Address h''N@
sr.g GEO. f. COLLINS A. CO.
= 1oor . a,
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HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
PHILADELPHIA.

8enerotent Institution established bg speciaI En-
drSment. the Reliefofthe Sick and DISTRESSED,
aWtcted aosth Virutent and Chronic Diseases
1a1 Organs. @
,MEDlCAL ADVICE given gratis, by the Acting
" surgeon, to all who apply by letter, with de-
its Of lfe &c.,) and in Of extreme poverty
furnish Medicine free of charge.
Valuable Reportson Spermatorrhea and other Dis
eases oftbe Sexual Organs and on the New RENE d
employed In the Dispensary, sent to the afflicted In
letter envelopes, free of charge. Two orthres
stamps for postage will be acceptable.
Address, Dr. SKiLLIS HoUGHToN, Acting Surgeon
Howard Association No. South Ninth stree ,Phiia
delphia,Pa. BY order ofthe Directors.
,ro EZRA d. HEARTWELL, President
GEO: FAIRCHILD, Secretary
April 8, 1s61-tf
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HUGHES
CORN PLANTER,

-
feel it my duty to return to you
my sincere thanks for your liberal patronage for the
past two years or at least many of you. came
about two years ago for the purpose of in
Producing new Improvement in planting corn,
known as the Missouri Cornpanter. But like all
these improv ements was called humbug. Like the
Lightning Telegraph. the proud Steamer, the mighty
Iron Horse that snortng across our vast prar-
les, and even down to the common diamond pillow
All had their enemies and who were they, class OF
individuals who afraid to think act for them
selves; who are slaves to prejudice, handed down
to them by their forefathers did the father so
must the son. A boy on horseback sufficient to
carry the news and STAGE coach the best meth
cd oftraveling, and anything but the old barshear
and pillow was a humbug in the w.y Of farming
But that class now becoming almost extinct and
within few years 1t will be great curiosity to see
an old fogy farmer as Barnums Fejee Mermaid. Now
Improvement OF the age for planting corn That is
the Missouri Corn Planter which has been In now
elk years. long enough to crush thing that was
humbug out Of existence. but like the mighty ava
ianch 10 gets stronger as IL goes ahead
Now this 10 what warrant my planter to DO. 1t
win save more labor than any other machine in
use, and work in any kind of ground wet dry sod
or old. good hand can plant from to 10 acres
per day owing to the ground. 1t never clogs or
It in all kinds Of ground with either horse hand
machines. Any one wishing trial test of machines
can pick their place and appoint their time and !
miles North of 0ttumwa Iowa. Planters for sale at
Daggett 4 Edgerly, ottumwa Iowa.
l.. d. Glason, Kirkville.
A. F. Seberger Oskaloosa.
!. d. Baker, Iowaville-
4. L. L. L. Stuart miles South of Oska loosa.
a. J, Mears Gosport Marion County.
W. II. Freeman Bloomfield.
a j b. Shaw a Cont. Pleasant.
viii hesr give a few names of those who have US
edthem the past year. shall not give all as there
Is not room enough in one newspaper.
J. Alexander, VIM. Cartr, N. HILL Clark Williams
D. Wikerson, Farnum Whtcomb, Jas. Peck, G.
Noser A. and G.. w Harlem, l.. ID. and j.. M. Carpen
ter, A Lotspeich, VIM. Foster, Allen Wilson
also hare few County rights for sale In the Ea
tern and Northern parts Of the State, would ex-
change them for real estate.
Manufactured by W. 8. Hughes Ottumwa Iowa, to
when all orders for planters should be addressed.
go -it tE oi W. s. HUGHES.
p. 8. also have the Agency for Owens celebrate
Double Diamond Corn Plow
Ottnmwa April I'd 1868, 2-15-4m.
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OLD AND ONLY REI1ApIE Rourr rAs,

1861. THE 1851.
PITTsBUGH, F0RT:WAYNE AND CHICAGO
RAILROAD. ~
To all Points in the south, West, aad
Z I. paE Northwest.
'.9 SPRING ARRANGEMENT.
TUNIME 10 Cincinnati as quick, and to In Ola
IL st. Louis and Chicago quicker than by any 9th.
er route
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vni be made Apple trees, two and three years old
best selection, $l0per 100
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S7a9o FOR CINCINNATI! -
CHICAGO, INDIANAPOLIS,
ctNctNNATt SHORT LIME
Rail Road 80

Shortest, Quickest, and only Direct Route from Chi.
cago to Cincinnati
Passenger trains the Great Central Depot foot
OF Lake street, asfollows as#
First train 745 a.m., arrives at Michigan City at
1890 (dinner) La Fayette $685. fsupper) indf-
annapolis s:15 pm. Lawrenceburg 1880, and Cincfn-
natl at 11:45p.m.
Second train Scoop arrive at Michigan City 800
pm, La Fayette 2:40 am, Indianapolis SEQ am,
Lawrenceburg 1920 AM, Cincinnati 1045 am.
Passengers leave 0ttumwa 800 pm, arrive at
Burlington at 1875 arrive at Chicago at515
at Cincinnati 1850 am. = ~ 2'-'stf sit-s
einnati. Ht
Patent sleeping cars attached to all night trains,
and run through from Chicago to Cincinnati without
change.
Through tickets can be had at all railroad offices
in the West and at the company Office corner Lake
and Dearborn Streets and at the depot of Lake
street, Chicago. tf RE
Fare as low as via any other rorte. s+-
H.J.SPALDlNG, Ag't Chic go.
WV. PowRLL. Trav. Agent. 81 1Fe.-sss--
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M/GH/GAN CEN7RAL
Wk ma ri n ER UD N LID.
lt8oa GREAT CENTRAL ROUTE
To New York, New England and the
CanadaS.

On and after Sunday, AplI9 1868, trains ave the
Great Central Union Depot, foot ofLake street. as
follows 0
7S0a. Day Express, Except Sundays arrives at
Detroit 600 m: Suspension Bridge 500 q. M; AL
bany 800 p. m; New York 5 II p. M; Boston 11-15
p.
7,J5nr, Night Express, except Saturdays )arrives
at Detroit 6.05 a. M. Suspension Bridge 4:50 D. m.
Albany AS Nee York 1915 a.. M; Boston 2:30
d.
Cincinnati trains, via NJ C. railroad. leave Chicago
1T $50 am mail train ;t:i5 p m. Fast Express
The 7:l5 p. IN. rain leaving Chicago runs through
to Cincinnati without change ofcars or baggage.
Ruttans Patent yentilators nncars Of Day Express
Trains = rs-+A
Patent Sleeping Cars on all night trains.
Baggage checked through.
THROUGH TICKETS for sale in all principa Rail.
road Offices In the West, at the General Office, corner
Lake and Dearborn streets, (under the fremont
House. Chicago, and at the Depot.
r. N RICE Observation-Disclosures.
WE II. C. NTW0RTH: Western Pass. Ag't.
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ILLUSTRATED
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The Scientific American is indispensable to every
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q - ATKINS svt,,. ~ ~,
KNITTING MACHINE
FOR tN9i
rAnlI1ss3 AND nAavrxorusEns. y
80 to SIS per Week Front can
he earned ION them by amy
woman, ie1, sssSa = 4 gk.SS%

f.TsH 7 ~ a Il -
rs ess ia n IN xAEUFAcTuRrNcslA. ~
Stockings and Socks, cfecery sis4 and tsrtre. On
adershirts, Drdscers, ComJorts Tame C6eers, No
tGry ,SasAss NubiGs, U5sder,zS e5se, Tyd3es Son
tags, 6har1s, Ri0o!ess, capes, NEsrsdtS Head
(, they use any description ,nsn o,
Cotton, and Yarn ofevery kind, ahf N apysse from
10 to 30 guage, fne, rough M an Doth, hard
or slack twisted, home spunor machine Sppp. They
Twist She Yarn from she breaches, Asthey init.
They make 5000 stitches a Minute.
/ The same stitch exactly as made by hand Any
one who can turn acrank can use them child can
enpairs Of Stockings can be made day easily, and
with steady work this number be greatly ncreas
ed. They'are very simple; the most inexperienced
can at once work and understand them; they do mol
get out Of Order and with good care they will last
The slightest reflection win show shat q IKatssina
Machine, by it's novelty, and the vasioas uses ia
Profitable Investment, than Sewing Machine, for
the Knitting Machine Is AN actual producer Of goods
which are very saiesble,y beesuse every one wears
chine, and sola At very liberal profit. From ~ to
% day preft can be made on them, @those who use
them attest to this fact. The Farmer can knit his
wool, and sell the goods manufactured. In neigh.
borhood 3 Machine will pay for itself easily in q
To introduce the Machine In the Northwest. we
propose to sell but Machine the first yearn each
township, che purchaser chance to operate
the Machine without competition, so as to make the
price of the Machine easily in knitting; and We will
fight to sell Machines in their townships, at good
profit, thus enabling them by two methods, to easily
earn the price of a Machine. PRICE OF MACHINE
complete, FORFY-FIVE DOLLARS. -
A Circular, which will sena on application WIN
give further and full particularly cut Of Machine, &c.
With each NJ achine Is sent a complete Book OF In
struc.ion giving full directions how to use the Ma
chine. and make and finish all the articles It knits
| Address, with Stamp, BRANSoN ELLIOTT,
h, Of6ce-120 Lake Street, CHICAGO. '''.-
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The Early Physical Degeheracy of
A M ERI'ANA P cop L E..

"A III II n y a ~ + EO + II II.
JUST PUBLISHED BY Dr. STONE, F
Physician to tie Troy lang and Hygie,,ic Knstitat.
Treatise on tn use of Early Physical Decline of
American co p the causes Of Nervous Debility
Consum,s)t, aarasmus. tstsatt9
This work Is one OF high moral tone, written II
chaste yet thrilling language, appeals fdirectly Il
the moral consciousness Of all Parents an uardi
ans especially, detailing scientific and reliable aid
and treat ent for cure. .rW ~ y a9s -
1t will be sent by Mail on receipt two g cents
Stamps. Pare nts and Guardians Young Men =
and Ladies! Fail not to send and get this book.
A WORD OF SOLEMN CONSCIENTIOUS ADVICE
TO THOSE WHO WILL REFLECT.
class of maladies prevail to fearful exten. In
community. booming at least 100 900 youth of botl
are very imperfectly understood. Their external
manifestations Of symptoms Nervous Debility
Relaxation and exhaustion; Marasmus or wasting
and consumption of the whole body shortuess OF
breathing or hnrried breathing ascending bill OF
hight Of stairs; grea palpitation of the. heart
Asthma Bronchitis and Soar Throat; shaking Of the
Hands and Limbs aversion to society and to bust.
ness or study dimness of Eye sight, loss of Memory
dizziness of Head, Neuralgia Pain in the Back or
Limbs, Lumbago, Dyspepsia or Indigestion, Irregu-
larity OF the Bowels deranged sections of the Kid
neys ana other glands of the body Leu ;horrhoea
or Fleur Aibus, &c, VruleDt Diseases in both Male
and Female. Likewise Epilepsy, Hysteria and Ncr-
Now ninnety.nlne Eases out OF every hun dred ali
the above named disorders and host OF others not
named as Consumption or the Lungs and that most
ns idi Gus md willy form of emption of the Spi-
nal Nerves, known as Tabes DorsaIes, and Mesen-
erca have their seat and origin in diseases of the
Pelvic Viscera. Herce the want of success Of the
old school practice in tire ating symptoms only.
DIR. Andrew Stone, Physician 70 the Troy Lung and
Hygfenic Institution, is now engaged gin treating
this class OF mo dern maladies with the most aston
ishing success. The treatnent adopted by tho In
stitute Is new; II Is based upon scientific principles,
with new discovered remedies, wfthout minerals or
poisons The facilities of cure such that patti
cured homes. n ths.c 0un-
try from accurate descriptions of their by let
ter, and have the medicines sent them by mail orr
expross Printed interrogatories win be forwarded
on application. =. - tsg
Consumption, Cat arrh and diseases Of the throat
cured well the home Of patients at the Ins.
tute, by sendi ng for Cold IHHALlxG BAL.
sAMIc VAPoRs, with inhaler, and ample directions
for thesr use, and direct correspondence. -
Patients applying for interrogatories or advisa,
must isclose return stamps to meet attention. ~
The attending Physician will be found at the In
stitufon, from a, m. to p. m. of each day Sunday
In the forenoon. @ ~ 7gf-s ttfe +o -
Address. DR.. ANDREW STONE
Physician to the Troy Lung and Hygienic and Ply
stefan for Diseases Of the Heart Throat and Lungs.
D. Fifth st TROY NY 7stf Dec. 22 1y
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GOING WEST.

Fare as low - by any other Route.
Dec 20 1862. H. THIELsON
Superintendent.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-03-08

The only article offered TO the French people that
would CURL STRAIGHT HAml the above Toilet being
manufactured for the sole benefit Of Louis Nspoleon
which article Ia indispensable to his toilet room.
The Subscribers feeling confident that this Toilet must
necessarily take the place Of all others ever offered TO
the public, take pleasure 10 expressing their conhdence
In the article. gaining Il from pIactical use. III
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-03-08
Ayers Cherry Pectoral,

FOR THE RAPID CURE OF
Coughs, Colds, Influenza, Hoarsenesa
Group, Bronchitis, Incipient Con-
sumption, and for the Relief
I. of C0nsumptivc Patients
i'm advanced Stages
OF the Disease,
This is remedy universally known to surpass any
other for tho cure of throat and lung complaints that II
is useless here to publish the evidence of its virtues Its
unrivaled excellence for coughs and colds and its truly
wonderful cures Of pulmonary disease, have made 1t
known throughout the civilized nations Of the earth.
Few are the communities families, among them
who have not some personal experience Of Its effects -
some living trophy in their midst Of its victory over the
subtle and dangerous disorders Of the throat and lungs
As oil know the dreadful fatality Of these disorders and
as they know too the effects Of this remedy need not
do than to them that it has now all the vr
tues that it did have when making the cures which have
won so strongly upon the confidence Of mankind.
Prepared by DR.. J. G. AVER g. CO., Lowell, Masa
ad3DoI sale by q. ROBERTS, columbuES md By all
Jsaie,s In medicine everywhere.
Apdi I8, 1862 -d&weoW1y
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-03-08

Dyspepsia, Heart Disease, Fits, Epilep~,
sy, Melancholy, Neuralgia
Many remarkable cures Of these affections have been
made by the Alternative power of this medicine 1t smu
lates the vital functions into vigorous action, and thus
overcomes disorders which would be supposed beyond its
reach. Such remedy has long been required by the
cesses of the people, and confident that this will
do for them all that medicine can do.
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FOURTH TRAIN.

MAIL AND ACCOMMODATION at 3.OOp. M, stop,
Din at all stations between Columbus and Cincinnati
arriving at Cincinnati at 92O m; connecting at Lon
don for Springfield.
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The Napoleon Hair Toilet

Has been before the public but short time and has al
ready been tested by one thousand persona and
they testify that the Napoleon Hair Toilet h the greatest
beautifer ever offered to the American people.
To prevent this Toilet from being oountereited I'm
ltated by unprncpled persons We do not offer II fol
sale at any DruggsB In the United States. Therefore
anyLady Gentleman who desires eoft LuEursnt Hail
and Ourls and Long 6oft WhiskeS or MouBtache, can
procure the Invgorator or Toilet either one foT on
Address q =. ePRNY q co.,
Boz 163, Oolllnsville,
Hartford Co., 0onn.
And 1t will be carefully sent BY return mail,
feb23 dtw&Wiy
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The Napoleon Hair Toilet

Will OuRL STRAIGHT AAm In soft, 6iIken, Flowing
Ourls that will remain Ia shape ior ono day one
week II desired any longer period, IL the directions
strictly followed, which are very simple and easy.
The Hair Toilet does not In any manner interfere with
the Natural Sonsss Of tbS HAIR 1t neither scorcheS
nor dyes It; but gives the hair soft, thrifty appear
ance. 1t also prevents the hair from failing OF and
turning gray. ,a
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-03-08

Passengers desiring tickets to the above routes via the
Pennsylvania Railroad or Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
should he particular to ask for them via Bellare or
5teubenville.
1. A. HUTCHINSON,
feb9 General Passenger Agent
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SLEEPING CARS ON NIGHT TRAINS

III For further information and Through Tickets,
apply to NJ. L, D0HERTY Ticket Agent, Union Depot,
P. W. sTRADBR,
General Ticket Agent, Cincinnati,
mo. W. D0HERTY,
Agent, Columbus.
E.W. WOODWARD,
superintendent, Cincinnati
Columbus, Dec. %, 1869.
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NAPoLEoN's HAIR TOILET

They would also announce to the public that they
Agents for
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THIRD TRAIN.

DAY EXPRESS at li3O p. M, stopping at Jefferson,
Lonion, Charleston, Xenia, Spring Valley, oorWin,
Morrow, South Lebanon, Fosters, Loyesnd Camp
Dennson and Milford, also at all the stations between
Xenia and Dayton, arriving at Cincinnati at GEO
Connecting with the Ohio and Mississppi Railroad FOR
LouIsvie st. Louis and Oaro arriving at 81. Louis at
1905 at Dayton at E35 p m, at lndlanapolis al
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SECOND TRAIN.

CINCINNATI ACCOMMODATION at $50 q. m.
stopping at ali stations between Columbus, Cincinnati
DAYTON and indianapolis; arriving at Cincinnati al
IEO5 q. M, Dayton 908a. M; indianapolis at 2:ls
D. m; connecting directly at Loveland with the NJ
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.
-Nwinter a. xangement.
Little Miami u Columbus \ Xenia
s@WMRl
RAlLRO DADS.
Foy Cincinnati, Dayton = Indianapolisl
Through to indianapolis without Change OF Cars,
and but One Change of Cars between
Columbus and st. Louis.
en- ind After Monday, Dec. 8.
1864,
Trains will run as follows
Four Trains Daily from Columbus.
Sundays excepted.)
Little Miami Columbus 4 Xenia
FIRST TRAIN.

FIRST TRAIN.
NIGHT BxPBEse. via Dayton, at 100 a. m stop
pine AT London, Xenia, Dayton, Midlletcwn and Ham
iIton; ARRIVING at Cincinnati at $40 m connecting
directly with Ohio and Mississippi Railroad orLouisvllle
Vincennes Bt, Louis, Caro and all points Southwest
arriving at St. Louis at 1880 M at Dayton at 4es
a: M. and at indianapolis at 955 a. m; connecting
with trains for Lafayette Terrs Haute Chicago, and
Ill int Waaf
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-06-25
Post Office Contractors.

A correspondent Of the Atlanta Conederacy q. lI.
to decision recently made, in which the General Po'
Office Department explains the Exemption Act n D
vor of mail contractors, point in reference to wa
but few are correctly informed. The act ezcep,s
the privilege Of EXEMPTION contractors "ofles IT,.
ten miles in length and on which the mail is carried
horse" The case WIS that of ctiz2n of Cbattano&'
whose bid as mail messenger from the railroad DEL.
to distance less than ten miles, at an annual conPs-
sation Of four dollars ard fifty cents, (former comp,
sation six hundred and fifty dollars) accepted "
the Department. Tbs messenger was notified BY w
enrolling officer that he was not entitled to exempt
under the act OF April 18th, 1868 and he would D T
him as c1nscript An appea! was made to IDs
partment and certificate OF exemption was lh.DsI
ately forwarded, the ground that distance Is ulI
rial when the quantity of mail matter to be raEss
requires the of vehicle The enrolling on. s,o,
medately yielded and the messenger is row pet'yn,s
services. The generality of those who have READ r
suppose that ten miles is the absolute minimum Ftq.,,
ed to exempt contractors. A careful repetusa' u
act will remove this impression.