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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-16

GENERAL ORDERS, I
No. 9.
l. Applications from officers of The Nitre and Mi
ming Corps for field service cannot now be consider
ed. Workmen employed By them may be organized
and armed for local defence out their military or
ders must be subordinated to work the leading aim
other military service.
H. limit not yet reached to the number of able
Doded workmeD to be assigned to This service SUBJ
mltted by the Chief Of the Ntre and Mining Bureau
has been carefully considered and approved and COM
muncated to the Bureau of Consumption as guide
for action.
Ill Military commanders will extend to the NItre
and Mining service, especially in districts exposed to
the enemy, protection, aid and encouragement
Nv. General Orders No. 81 Series So forEds iaeer-
ference with the workmen employees at soines
furnaces or nitre works, whether oked by the Cow
ernment or contractors. These orders are now re-.
peated, aHd especial attention is called to .nem
BY order.
(5igned) S. COOPER
Adjt. and Insp. General.
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FROM THEPENISsULA.

The s'Sentinel0 says the signs indi-
cate a heavy movement on Richmond
by way of the Peninsula. Accounts
from the lower James river announce
the landing of large bodies of troops
and supplies at Newport News. On the
York river, we learn that the authori :
ties lave prohibited the oyster boats
from going below West Point, as so ne
few OF them atc Of doubtful loyalty.
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S. COOPER,
Adjt. and Insp. General.

NITRE AND MINING OFFICE,
ST ,UNToN, February 18th, 1868.
tont-actors in the Nitre and Iron Works, and the
~ men who have been detailed to work under them.
are not included in auy order emanating from the En-
70 ling officer AIRY order having reference to them,
nust come from this office.
Fec. 16-3t JAMES JONES,
Captain in charge of District.
~ Stauaton Vindicat tor, Rock Register and Lex
ingt-E Gazette copy st and send bills this Office.
THREE MARES STOLEN--.
IL $500 REWARD
Sto:er, som time last week. from Rosser's Damp,
n ar TinbervilIe, Rockingham county, Three ares,
OF the following description; LIST, Julia,
A Dark Bay,
II years old this Spring, no white marks except q
sIsll spot between the root of the tail and the hip
bone. 3D. Ginny,
A DARK Bay.
star in the forehead, left hind foot white with some
black spots around the edge of the hoof about nine
years old supposed to be in ioa. This mare is said
to have been sold between HaYrisonburg and Stauns
tom. Sd, Betty,
A Bright Bay,
years old this coming Spring; right hind foot white
small spot in the forehead +; head oval
will pay $500 reward for the three mares. or
$210 each fer either, or for information by which
they may be obtained
Feb 16-u HENRY TANOJipr1
Staunton Spectator insert till forbid, md ,bssn.
Mr. TanquaIy.- RocE. Beg .ster.
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RELIGOIU

RELIGIOUS NOTICE.
| Tie Rev. j. l.. STIREWALT will preach in thu
Lutheran church at Staunton on Sabbath next.
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ORDINATION SERVICE

the Baptist Church. Tues day night at TX O'Clock
The Sermon will be preached by Rev. DR.. Jsrer Of
Richmond. Feb 10th 1t
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CATLETr & Abby, Auctioneers.

NIE will sell, at Auction Room under the Va
w Hotel, Monday, the 22d, Court-day.
A large lot of Cotton Vans
A sheeting,
barrel OF very superior proof Whiskey,
together with sundry other articles.
Persons having articles for sale will please bring
them in possible.
We want 1000 Bushels e7rn for which we will ex-
chan &c Cotton Yarns and Cloth.
Highest Cash price paid for Flaxseed
Feb l6-1t. CATLETT & ABBY
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mr.. EDITOR.-Permh ME through your columns to
tendez to .Otizens and Soldie and to the Citizens
of the lower end Of the County and the urgent
hcItaelons ofmany persons most grateful acknOv
edgments for the faterng call which they have zen
pleased to make upon
They request my consent to be a candidate for the
and responsible Office of Cerk OF the Coul.
ty OF Augusta" at the ensuing election in May next
Ihese considerations induce me, in addition to
nouacing myself candidate for The Office to say that
nave peen for tenyears employed IS Deputy Clerk
have discharged, the of my ability the whole
duties apperJaining to the Office For the manner in
which have discharged my duty | simply refer to
the Bar the Magistracy, the Sheres and the people
to say whether am qualified Tor tbs position now
sought Having spent greater portion of my life in
The Clerk 5 ofce come before the people OF Angus
ia upon my own merits, such they ere, and ask
your support regardless OF any outside influence that
may be brought to ear against me, this our dark
est hour of peril and trouble
The office is yours and you alone have the power
and right to bestow it where you please. 1t Is my
undoubted privilege to be candidate for your sura-
ges and shall endeavor to satisfy you that the pub
lie interests viii not be COMPROMISED by my election,
and that mine will be very materially promoted.
1t is not my intention wish to the com
ty for the purpose of seeking votes the duties OF
the Office require my attentions it and know the
people are fully capable and will bestO1 without pref
udice rarialIty, the and duties of
the office of county clerk upon the person deserving
the position.
The right OF my elbow. citizens to make this call
upon me, cannot be doubted. and that it is my duty
to consent to them is equally Clear. Undcrst
ding that the worthy gentleman, Gen. Imbodea, the
present incumbent, will not be candidate cleo
ton, have to say that if iba the pleas OF the
people o: the county to confer the Office upon me, it
will be pu.p devote my TING. energy and a.
blEty to you in an h. nest discharge of the du
tiss as your c.erk. Yours, Respectfully,
Feb. 10th cts. WILLIAM A. BURNETT.
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ADJ'T & INSP'R GEMS OYFICE, }

Persons calling for letters N the above list will
please say they advertised otherwise they NAV
not receive them. L. L. STEVENSON p
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Nv q are authorized 10 announce
w JOHN ]. LAREW
candidate for The Office of SherifalLy for Augusta
county. -. Feb 49, tde%
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L. S.-Since the above was written,
forty. three Of the escaped prisoners
have been re-captured.
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IST OF LETT
IL the Post Office at
Anderson. D C
Amiss, S F j
Amiss, Z s
Anderson, M 8
Ander son, M 8
A.ndI ews, Mrs. Sarah
Brent. Maj. G z Q
Baiiy. Mrs Rebc. J
Butts, Asst Surg. Lee
Brown, Mrs Amanda
Boxley, Joseph
Blagg. John 2
Bluford, G w
Bowers, FL
Brown, Mrs. Grace j
Bennett, VIM. s
Coffield, VIM. A
Clara, w II
Crawford, W M
Chri site, N B
Cl:nedinst, Isac
| Cooper, Jonah
Criton, John
Oh ambers. Capt. Geo.
| Crop, Miss Bette A
Crimmons, Mrs.
Crawford, A j
d uli, Michael
Dudley, Miss Maggie
Dotfiemoyer, G.
Dull, Elias 2
Dellinger, DR.. F d
Edwards, Miss Jennie
Eason, Mthw.
E:Enger, j p
Farrow, Mrs Sarah A 2
Fatty. Miss Emerfield
Fore or Furry, Daniel
Graha n, Svars
Garner, illiam
Hausely, Miss Jennie s
Henderson, Lieut.. w A
Humphreys, Miss Maria
Houltz, Mrs. Margaret
Harms, John
Harris, Henry 2
Harris, James A
Harshbarger, Ja,O5 w
Hull, Lieut.. j L
Hill, John
Heisk ell, John G
Ha ype, G G
HolsInger, David
Ingram, I B p
Jones, Miss Hester NJ
jackson, John Gold
Johnson, Nelson
Keykendall, ] S
White,
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AUCTION SALES.

AUCTION SALES.
BY PECK & TAYLOR, Auctioneerc1
NEGROES AT PUBLIC AUCTION ,v;,,
~ SELL on Monday rext Court day. in front Of the
old, one boy II years DID, = 80 ~ '0"iS
Feb lot Vim copy PECK & TAYLOR.
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The Best Always Last III!

Sale of the most valuable part of the
VifSisssG Hotel Furniture,
continued ON
A0AD4Y, February tie 22d,
it being Court day. TIE articles to be sold yet en-
braces
1000 lbs MOI BROWN SUGAR,
in lots from 10 to zoe Pounds.
300 yards COTTON PLAIDS,
for Ladies' aud Servants dresses
SEVERAL DRESS PATTERNS, of Black Alpaca,
and Caico,
Dressing Bureaus,
Parlor and Chamber Carpet,
Shuck and Hair Mattresses,
Feather Beds
Bolsters and Pillows,
Looking Glasses, Chairs, Tables, &c:
Feb 16-lt FIR. SCHEFFER
II. j. RANKIN Auctioneer. 1855
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S. II. LOVING, Clerk.
SSOLUTIINf

- LIZ ~ - - ~ l. - ~
The co-partne-ship heretofore existing between
Drs Shelton and atson in the practice of Medicine,
is this day, Feb 9th, 1864, dissolved By linn tation
Feb l6ta--3ts 7. w. SHELTON,
j. M. WATSON. =
TINE second term of the Coaacuum School in
i West View will commence March the Sth, and
close June Both, 1864 For particulars, address the
teacher. Miss KATE EDISON,
Feb I6-1t Stanton, Va.
NOTICE.-Persons having
IN GARDEN SEEDS
for sale, can sell them at DR.. Young's old stand;
Feb LIFT &C, YEAKLE,
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wv WILLIAM A. BURNETT
as Candidate Cor the office of Clerk of the County
Court of augusta, at the ensuing election in May
next FEB. l6-tde =
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Stsuqten gpittator.
A SOLDIER KILLED.
5TAUNTON. \

~
TUESDAY, ;::.:. FEBR UARY Is, 1864.
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I UMBER FOR SALE-The subscriber has
~ Tor sale sutiic ent lot Of good dry lumber
70 6u1 house 40 fee: long, 20 feet high and 90 feet
wide; Apply to this Office or to the subscriber.
Feb 2-stsf T TH0S WHOLLY,
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NlOTICE.-The undersigned is authorized to pur-
IN chase supplies for Central Lunatic Asylum, and
to execute his bond Steward. payable without in
teres on demand or at the expiration of the as
the seller may prefer He Invites proposals for Flour
Corn Rye Potatoes, Molasses and other articles need
full for sustenanee, also for wood.
SAMUEL A. HOSHOUR
Feb 16-3ts Steward c. L. Asylum
Vindicator, Rock. hegster and Lex Guzette c,nv
st. and serd account TO Central Lunatic Asylum.
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NEW ADVERTIsEMENTN.

r IST OF LETTERS REMAINING IN
IL the Post Office at Stanton. Va Feh L 1884
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NEGROES FOR SALE have two men and
In one girl Ia years old, good house servant, al
so No. young woman a good Cook. Washer and
lroner. Ii Lot sold before, will have them Staun-
ton next Monday, Court Day. JNO. B. SMITH,
Feb l6-It* Waynsshoro, Va
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WANTED to hire for the remainder of this
w year servant without incumbrance who is %
first rate cook washer and irone-. and who can come
recommended for honesty For such, the highest
price win be pail. Apply to this office.
: Feb Off
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-01-14

NATIONAL DExooRArrc CoSvasros. From
tho official report Of the authoritative Natsonss
Committee, which wo publish this morning. y
will be seen that tho Presidential Convens'os
Of che dsmoofalo party will fses at Chicago
on tho ~ Of July Thla srrangensnt s'.op
. good Margin 81 ussdipl repairs. and thsA.
bcsiaes, by waiting. yot ksow, 'so"sthles
mag tsru up.v a tseN Sbse Rseassdlpx 4 ~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-01-14

EXTENSION OF TIE EloHIa AvESus RAIL-
RoAD.-We congratulate the citizens Of Man
haitian Island. from the Battery to lie northern
extremity. and ell ether people osaesraed. -
the prospect Of "a early completion Of the
Eighth Avenue Railroad 70 HAslen river, Why
tho company and tho property swuers along
this route have thus Car bsea . lazy Ia tho
prosecution Of this road w cannot imagine.
When IL Is completed they viii zee the folly Of
this long delay. Hundreds Of handsome houses
will spring up q by magic oo long lines Of lots
that are now vacant and the road, from tho
moment Il touches Harlem river, VIII, By all
odds, become the most profitable In tho city,
running, Is 1t will run. the whole length Of
the Park along its western boundary, and
up to the High Bridge. The late Board Of
Councilmen are entitled to the thanks Of The
community for putting through tho ordinance
for the extension Of this line; but he'd The ooa.
pany, to say nothing Of the property owners
concerned. been properly alive TO their own In
tsrests they would have had this thing doas e
least twelve months ago. The road ought 70
be finished by the Let Of May.
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MoRs SraNs or AN IxPESpNo EVACUATION %
RIcaxoSD.--We have recently argued the pre-
liability Of spring campaign on tho part Of
the rebels, involving the evacuation Of Rioh-
uoud by the rebel government, and the DON.
6entration or Gil their available forces In Q
dual effort to crush the armies Of Gen. Grant
10 Tennessee. We are now strongly supported
in this view by the heavy reinforcsmssnts that
have gone apa SEs going Y tQugssroet i!0n
the army Of Joe Johnston and the Amy Of Leo.
One Of our city contemporaries also publishes
some circumstantial evidence indicating that
the abAndoprpep! Of Richmond for Columbia,
the State Capital Of South Caroline, has besa
decided upon. Between th!s month, therefore.
and April next little reo6nnoItsrins activity
IN General Butlets department might result In
some very important discoveries
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-01-14

the present administration. aud. unless We
select the right man to stand at tho front Ia tho
next. we shall certainly drift into condition
.,ery similar indeed, but far more terrible, than
thu, Of unfortunate Mexico at the present day
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70 steal Ia only to invite the response that
those who follow Buchanan's example must
share his reward We commend these re-
Elections to the editors of the Post one of
whom is said to hold position in connection
with the Custom House. and must therefore
feel personal interest In the Palmer investi-
cations. Such an interest could alone explain
the warmth and vigor of the Posts defence of
the administration; for'the administration Is 30
VIGOROUSLY corrupt that to become its apologist-
is dangerous. If not fatal, to the reputation Of
ANY respectable man. Men without characters,
like the editor of the Tribune, may safely ven-
ture to assume such dubious position; but We
hope for better things from William Cullen
Bryant and his coadjutors Of the Post Let
Mr.. Bryant who wrote his best poem at
tho age Of nineteen, strive to eclipse
that precocious production by lyric
about General Grant, and devote his
paper to urging the unanimous election
Of that great aud brave man. This will
satisfy the country that at least sportion Of
the niggerheads do repent Of the crimes Of their
party; for in. General Grant Se shall have
PresidsQt Who will suppress political eQrruP
ten. a. he hsasunpgesued tho ffaaauleat -sutisrs
10 his army, and whe will restore NE govera-
meat to lis ancient purity, power aad respect.
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past. This claim put forward by poor
Greeley. himself o partner In . gun con-
tract, has been received with gene
raj Ruffaw. Greeley cites the Custom
House frauds as On example of Secretary
Chase's investigations; but when, pray, did
Marshal Murray receive instructions from
Secretary Chase to Investigate Palmsr's case?
No, no, Mr.. Greeley, that dodge Is too Aimsy to
deceive anybody. Secretary Chase wotld have
hushed up the Palmer business IL he could,
just as he has hushed up half dozen. other
cases OF corruption; and he would have con-
tinued to keep Palmer In ONCE, just ~ no
illegally continues to pay Mr.. Jay Cooke for
disposing Of United States bonds. II would be
far better for the Tribune TO fall back upon the
defence Of the, Ecening Post. and be content 10
initiate, when II cannot originate, sophistry and
lies The Posts theory is more plausible, but
II Is not less false, than poor Greeley's. Blu
chanan has very bad reputation, and II Is .
good idea to attempt to make hin the scape-
goat for oil the sins Of Lincoln's administration
as well as for those OF bis ewn Still II must
be remembered that Bucbsnans sins caused
VIC iuiu " nts psityi anu we D0iWvo tuhs
Lincoln's sins will have tho same result
The corruptioDs Of Van Burens sdmiuistra:
ton carried "Tippecaaos and Tyler too" into
Office with bard cider ADD hurrsb. The cor
ruptions Of Buchanan's admiQistretjQ2 helped
to elect Honest Old Abs-vhose honesty Il al
Ia bic name aud his personal character, since
be has proved to be the most dishonest poll
ticisn who ever went 10 Washington, and
cares no more t9r hk Political promises tps9 A
bssnkEapt fgr bis pHmises 70 Bay. pcss thll
administration. whose enormous kpav4rl&
throw the comparatively triaing ps00Adlii6&
Of Van Buren, and Buchanan entirely into the
shade, Expect gny better sAte than defeat at
the polls and Ignepldy 10 history, n 20, Mr..
Lincoln and bn Advisers must ignore ell the
teachings Of Tho past To defssd themselves
by pleading that auOhsuaA taught thsn how
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1864-09-30
NOON 6 HUNT.

Irvsu " ant asy .r.ic.c Tor family uss IT
,~;r,. 20 S.fv competition. sail upon the cub
scr;,.rs 8. tie Post Oh'ce, rent nipo..hs
sa,eG .c money .neds"
Iyer 0ssson; Jsnusrv s'st 1864.
.!arsl MOON 4 HUNT
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1864-09-30

( price
- difficulty 10 procuring good uniform and reliable
article have often expressed wish that
they could be supplied frem first hands 1t was ths To-
ten.ion Of
THE GREAT AMERICAN TEA COMPANY
to Do q strictly Tea business but have had
supply them exclusively with Tea and Coffee IT being in
convenient for them to to New York, THE GREAT
Tea faster was possessed ofin ormaton relating to COT
Ya. that could he furnished at moderate price and give
universal satisfaction, and at the time sord the
taller handsome prohtwe have been completed sup
" those parties THIS COFFEE HAS BECOME so
POPULAR with customers and their sales have incre
sed to such an extent that We have been com eed to
make large additions to machinery, which Will enable
to supply few more customers whit We will there
.oIe send 1t tothose who may order. ..
II is Fast Supsrsedang all Other Cofees.
Thi. Coffee has been used or more than century In
Paris aud since its introduction into this country It has
be.n in by of the leading French Restaurant.
here The Parisans said the best Judge. Of COT
best recommendation that can be produced for its fine
vor and healthy effects upon the human system.
We put up hut grade Of this coffee and that ls of
quality that customers have found from experience
will give perfect satisfaction and meet ell the demands of
their trade histhe lowest price that ve can
mend. -
We do all business the mos, extensive SCALE buy
by the cargo and sell at only two centsper pound profit
We put mp this Coffee in arrels ~ rs Pom Is each
This method Of putting it up saves from 2to5 cents per
pound to the consumer and by its being in large guam
lily 1t retains its fire av lunch yer in this form than
In any other We send vheach barrel SHOW cards Cir
culars and Posters, assist the dealer introduce it, to
his customers. We ope our viii take pains TO
have them we'll postet up nd distributed, it win be to
their afvatAgsto do ..t'- y f'' .f
This coIe 10 give perfect salts action and
II It doe not please the purchaser the privilege Of
turning the whole part Of within 60 days and
having his money refunded together with all the expen
/ SIS oftransportation both ways
| We Issue price Circular Of our TEAS and CoyrEEs
which are glad TO send free to ALI who wish
mers Of coffee should enquire for the FRENCH BREAK
FAST AND INNER COFFEE. and be sure that it was
purchas ofths f-k - - t5tF IT
Great American Tea Company,
| IMPORTERS AND JoBBERt M ri
! ~ tiT YaeEYJ sIRIkE. Nevo York
,as1 !y4rt4-1 al 49, 49,
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1864-09-30
CHANGEFUL JOE.

lively youth once did knew,
Inc ladies' called him" chanYeful Jss =
AstrolIcsome as any Kitten,
by cnp:ds shaft be oft was sn,ittsn;
And yet he held the wound ~ light
AS If u mere inosquito's bite
One day for Ellen he was signing. a
he next for Kitty he was dying;
And when you theft him almost faishsl.
His flames were suddenly diminished.
And so his love was daily turning,
Now like gaas house furnace bulnisx
ana now 1t seemed to each spee.a.os
HIS breast was refrigerator, f..
What romcdy can we discovsr
To cure the fault Of such lover.
NO girl who acts BY my advice 80
Will have such beaux at any price
SV"eEer chesp they may appear
~ one respect yon,ll find them dear;
Like certain garments, basely made,
BY tyros OF the stitching trade;
But baanx worth having, must stick fast.
Lake Abrm Kohn's Clothing, made to lax,
Having just received large stock ~
prl"g and summer goods; consisting II
Ready Made Clothlns, s. =
o, s..y isss,ipssa fer Meas ..a By. r... AS.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1864-09-30

Never fail to satii, thoae who giva theta T.
thorough trial, anlW herevcr introduced are
rapidly ss,a~rooai = all other. -.--
They use tao threads with straight nee
die and shuttle making the Lock Sitter.
ahich is alike on b0tb SIDES ana tor economy
du,obl(f'q, elasticity and beauty i, tho only
dtth agortny ofUSs. They are propelled hy
Cams which produce better tin,cd motoDs
for sewing than can .po~sibiv be obtained by
c'anks or Inks. They work Ike thing OF
life" the needle throwing out It's loop, aud
Z en- stnna's.g ,i'H until tie shuttle passes
through, when both draw upon the threads
together, making the stitch tight and strong.
Ttey are capable ofrn~ning ut very high
speed being sn9othiy flashed. and making
fUe sit'cses to every revolution OF thc bsiarce
wheel, a sued uneqtailed BY any other shut
tie machine in use.
Frr these reasous the Wesu is acknowl-
ekged, wherever known, to he The NEST
sEwING MACHINE MADE. aud is unequaled in
It's simplicity Of construction, PowsR, DrkA-
BiLlTr. EASE OF MANAGEMENT, and tbs sre0t
beauty and csr'ainfy OF lts operation.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1864-09-30
French Breakfast and Dinner
COFFEE.

OWING to the high price Of Coffee, and the great
difficulty 10 procuring good, uniform and reliable
article our customers have often expressed wish that
they could supplied from first hands. 1t was ths 10
ten.ion Of