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The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-06-17
as-Rcad Who Says So.-a9

From the Reverend LeviG Peck Pastor OF the
Baptist Church, Pemberton, n. J., formerly of
the North Baptist Church, PhiluGepha
l have known llooiland's German Bi.ters ia q.
vorably for u number OF years. Have used them
in my own family. and have been so pleased with
their effects, that was induced to recommend
them to many Others, and know that they have
operated IN strtkingly beneficial manner
take great pleasure in thus publicly proclaming
this fact, and calling the attention OF those at.
hiced with the diseases for which they are rec.
commended, 10 these Bitter,,-kuowing from ex.
perence that my recommendation will be sus.
iained. do this more cheeriully as Hoonand's
German Bitters is intended TO benefit the aillict.
ed, and is mot rum drink
Yours truly, LEVI G. PECK.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-06-17
LEVI G. PECK.

From Reverend Newton Brown, d, D., Ed
itor oi the Encyclopedia OF Religious. knowledge
and Christian Chronicle, PhIadolp phia
Although am never disposed TO favor or rec.
ommcnd Patent Medicines in general, through
disrust OF their ingredients and effects | yet
know OF 10 sufficient reasons why man may
net testify 10 benefits he believes hinse TO have
received from any simple prepaI ation, in hope
that he may thus contribute 10 the benefit of OH
erS W
do this more readily in regard to Hoohand's
German Biters, prepared by DIR. c. NJ Jackson
OF this city.-becauso / was prejudiced aga inst
them for many years, under The impre ssion that
they are chiefly au alcoholic mixture. am in-
debled to my friend, Robert Shoemaker, Esq,
for the removal Of this prejudice by proper tests,
and for encouragement 10 try them when suffer-
ing from great and long continued debility. The
use ofthree bott es oi these Bt,ers at the begin.
ming of the present year, was followed by evi.
dent relief and restorrtign to n degree OF bodily
uul mental vigor which have not felt for six
months be fore, and had almost dcspaired o re
naining, l therefore tha nix God and My friend
for directing me TO the use ol them.
J. NEWTON BROWN, Philada.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-06-17

From Rev j, NJ, Lyon, formerly Past or OF III,
Co!umbus,tN ~ and Milestown, pa j Baptis
Churches;
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-06-17

|tAME into my shop on May 7th, bright
~ Bay Horse, or 7years old, .5h hands in
height, black name and tail, and white feet.
The owner is requested 10 prove property, pay
j. B. GILBERT.
NewburY, May l6, 1864. 74sw3
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1864-01-23

Most Important. MADAME Zadoc Porters Curative
Balsam Is sold at price which brings 1t in the reach
Of every one TO keep convenient for use The time.
" use Of sngle bottle will prove TO be worth 100
times its cost
NO1'iCE-save your money! Do not be persuaded
to purchase articles at As to 81 which do not contain
the virtues Of 3 ceut bottle OF Maname Fortets Cu
rnti we Bnjsam the cost Of manufacturing which Is
great az almost any other medicine and the very low
prece ut which is sold makes tbs proht To the sell
or anna ,ntIy small and uprinepaled dealers viii
sometimes recommend other medicines on which their
profits are larger unless the customers insist upon
having Madame Porers and none other Ask for
Madame poters Curative Nlsam. price l3cents, aud
IN large bottles at % oelts, ana take no other.
" sold by all Druggists and Storekeeperc at l3c
al. in larger bottles AZ 25 cents.
NALL q RUCKLE, Pr .prictors New York.
1SG3
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death in defence Of your sister rs

death in defence Of your sister l''
She could not utter word, but the
tears fell like rain, and she placed her
hand on his head, granting him the covet.
ed petition. "Thank you. BE kind to
Ella aud Maggie, if you can over see
them. Tell them my last thoughts was
for them" His sentences which from the
first had been indistinct and diconnected,
grew more and more feeble, until she
stood alone before the dead.
Such sad developments these dark days
bring Who shall count tho hearts bleed
ing, breaking, because the light of the
house hold has gone out foreverl viii
not our father in heaven soon say: ~ have
seen that it is enough :"
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SOLDIERS IN THE ARMY
AND oUR PEOPLE AT HOME


Are now offered an opportunity by which they can OBJ
low figure. Our Watches warranted to koup time
one year and the buyer Us allowed the privilege OF
examination before payment is required.
Improved Duplex in full Ruby Actions. first class
Hunting Ttme.PieCe of silver material, over which is
electrO.fnc plated IA H. gold, most duraby wrought.
making the imitation faultess that it cannut be
detected from the solid material by the most expert.
Cnrcd judges acids will not effect It, London aade
movement. Improved Duplex IN full ruby action, has
sweep seconds, and is not to be eXceled in general ap
pearance. This is decidedly one Of the best articles
ever offered for traders and speculators Engineers
emigrauts, and persons travelling will find them su
perior tlny other alteration Of nate will not f.
icct their accuracy Price packed in good shape and
good running order, only $50, of for $500.
SILVER DOUBEE TIME HUNTING LEVERS,
Best Quality Silver Cases, over which eectro.fne
plated lS H. gold similar to our Improved Duplex and
superior adjusted movements with "Stop to be used
in timing horses, etc has Four Indexes for washing
improvements. All in all, taking its beautiful aud
faultless appearance and its superior movement nt0
consideration regard it decidedly the cheapest
article OF the kind in the market Price, u good run
ming order, $35, or case of Il for $500.
- We ask so pay in advance but will forward
either of them rcspon sible parties any part
the loyal States with bill payable To expressman when
the goods delivered giving the buyer the privilege
of examination and If not satisfactory the watch Can
We returned at our expense.
The express companies refuse making collect ions on
soldiers and other parties in the disluyal States
sequuny all such orders must be accompanied by the
ca sh to insure attention W. make deduction two
dollars either watch when the payment is forward
in advance. Money may be sent by express at our
pense. THOs. ChFfERIi Co,
Band % Broad st, opposite City Bank,
October 81, I9G3-4mo.
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For weakness arising from Exsesses habits OF DIS.
sipution Early Indscretdn of Abuses attended with
the following symptoms:w
mdi position to EXerlion, Loss Of Power.
Loss OF Memory, Difficulty of Breathing,
Weak Nerves, Trembling.
Horror of Disease, Pain in the Back,
Universal Las situde Of the Muscular System,
Hot Hands, Eruptions on the Face,
Dryuess Of The Skin, E!ushing OF the Body.
Paiid CountenanCe
These symptoms, If allowed to go which thIs
medicine invariably removes, soon follows
lMForESUY, Faulty, EPLEPrIc tlrr,
n one Of which the Patient may require
Who can say that they are not frequently followed
by those "DireftIl Diseases"
"INSANITY AND CONSUMPTION"
Many are awara of The Of their suffering, but
none will confess the records Of the Insane AsyumsI
nd melancholy deaths b. Consumption bear ample
witness 10 the truth Of the assertion.
The Constitution once effected ith organic weakness
requires the aid Of Medicine to strengthen and lnvig
uIae the system, which Helmbold's Extract Buchu in
varaby does. lriai viii convince the most skepcal.
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Un ,tIleNG
&@tntc Cow
a52lz50zSMNMC
ENC RaMr,nN COMMERCIAL COLLEGE.


cipal Of the
NGRaMT'oN COMMERCIAL COLLEGE.
The course Of Instruction embraces all the requisites
Of thorough practical business education, and has
been lately extended by the introduction OF an Actual
Business Course, In which the Student engages In the
regular routine Of business Transactions Cxempihed
and famarized by means Of a store, lin which the
actual business Of buying and selling goods is carried
by each Studcnt,) and Business Offices, viz Banks
of Issue and Deposit RailRoadng and Steam Boating
Post Office, Telegraph, &C., &c.
The Proprietor has spared otime or expense in ma.
king this Course the most thorough and complete of
any presented TO the public and feels fully as.
sured that after having been himself engaged in actual
business, and having had many years experience at
teaching the Scince Of Accounts, and being aided by
full and efceent corps Of teachers he Will be en-.
bled to make thorough and successful graduates O all
who may place themselves under his charge.
PE.Nafa NSHTPi
In this essential branch OF a businss education no
College offers better facilities 20 the learner The
SpeRCCrian system will be taught IN all its varieties by
the most skilful masters of the art. Specimens Of
Writing from this Institution have received the highest
oEcomiums from the press.
For general information terms, &C. address for col
oge Monthly, which will be mailed freei ror specl-
mcPs Of Pcnmanship, enclose two three cent stamps.
Address d. w. LOWELL, Principal,
Lowell's Commercial College, BinghamtOn, N. Y.
T. S.One Of Ritter & Duncan's No. highly mn shed
fine, perfect point quill spring Gold Pens, wi I'll holder
and case, warranted for one year and to suit WIZ De
sent free Of charge to any one who will remit $3.50 to
the above address,
October 3, 1S63-ly
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1863,
PHILADELPHIA & ERIE
Ia JsI Fss ssa7.ss f..,5 .: Ss-.s4fi; Il.

E5tt w ~ 81 ~ ::.;..l,
Il Ale 4 o a D
This great line traverseS the Northern aud North
vest counties of snsylyania to ths city oi Erg,
Lake Erie.
II has been leased hy the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company, aud under their auspices il beHg raFidly
opened throughout its entire length
1t is in for Passenger and Freight busines
from Harrisburg TO Emporium, 95 miles, the East.
ern Division and from Sheffield to Erie le niles on the
Western Division,
TINE OF PASSENGER TRAINS AT NORTHUMBERLAND.
Mat Train leaves, East 9 50 A. NJ.
Express Tram i" II . p. NJ.
Mail West AZ
Express q 43 A. NJ
cars run through WITH CHANGE both ways on these
trains between Philadelphia ana Lock Haven, and
Baltimore and Lock Haven. New and elegant Sleep.
ing Cars accompanying the Express Tram both way ;
between Wiialnsport and Baltimore, and Williams.
port and Philadelphia.
For Information respecting Passenger business, ap
ply at the :, l.. Cor. llth ana Market Sts
And for Freight business of the Companys Agents
:. 49, Kingston, Jr,, Cor. ljh and Market Sts Phi a.
]. W. Reynolds Erie.
J ~. Drill. Agent N. C. K; r., Baltimore.
II. II. Houston, Gen'l, Freight Agt, Philadelphia,
Lewis u Houpt, Geu,l. Ticket ACT, Philadelphia.
Joseph D. Potts, Genl, Manager WihamspOrL
October 81, 1868.
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DECLINE OR CHANGE OF LIFE
---.o.-----

Take no more Ba'sam Mercury, or unpleasant fedi'
clues for unpleasant and dangerous diseases Helm
bold's Extract Buchu and Improved Rose ash cures
secret diseases all their stages. At little expense.
Little no change m diet No Inconvenience, an no
exposure,
II causes frequent desire and gives strength To uri
nate thereby removing obsTuctions, preventing and
curing structures of the UIeihra aliayng pan and IN.
hammarion frequent in the class Of diseases. aud
txpeliug oil poisonous diseased and WORKOUT matter.
Thousands upon thousands who have been the vic'
tins Of quaCks and who have paid heavy fees to be
cured in short time have found they were deceived
and that the POISON" has, by the Of powerful
asringents" been dried up in the system TO break out
in aa aggravated form, and perhaps after marriage
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1864-01-23

NornlNu that is not wholesome genial and restora.
tive IL its nature enters into the composition of HOS
paraion contains no mineral Of any kind no deadly
botanical element no fiery exciant bat it is comb;
ma ion of THE extracts OF rare basanic herbs aud
plants with the puest and mdcst of all difusve slim
ulents.
as the human system can be protected by human means
against maladies cngendered by an unwholesome at
HOS IETTEnS BITTERs may be relied on as a safe
guard.
found inialiible preventive aud irresistible a
remedy aud thousands who resort to it under appre
heuson Of an attack escape the scourge aud thousands
who neglect TO avail themselves Of Its protective quail
ites ia advance, cured by very brief course Of
this marvellous medicine. Fever and Aeue patients
after being pad with qunine for months in vain, un
til fairly saturated with that dangerous akaloid,
unfrequenty restored to health within few days
by the use of HOsTETTER'S DITTERS.
The weak stomach is rapidly invgorated and the ep.
petite restored Ly this agreeable Tonic ana hencr /,
works wonders in cases of Dyspepsia and in less
frmed forms Of Indigestion. Acting as gentle and
painless apperient, well upon the liver il also
invariably relieves the Constipation superuduccd by
Persons of feenle habit liable Nervous -9tecks, Lop
Of Spirits aud kite Of LanguOr, hnd prompt Uni
permanent relief from the Bitters. The testimony
This points most conclusive, and from boin sexes
The agony. of Billins Collie is immediately assuaeed
hy a single dose of the stiHuant, and BY occasionally
tesortng to it, the return OF the complaint may be pre-
vented
Luce effects which must be experienced or witnessed
before they be fully appreciated In cases of Con
/ sttuiona Weakness premature decay and debity and
decrepude arising from old age il exercises the elcc.
trio influence In the cunvnecent stages all diseases
it operates a delightful invigorani When the pow
of nature relaxed, it operates ia reinforce and
stab sh them Last but not least ii the onls safe
stimulent being actured from sound and nnocu.
Gus materials and entirely free from the acid clements
present more less in all the ordinary tones and
stOmaChiCs of the day
No family medicine has been 40 universally. and il
may truly added. deSerUeiiy popular with the intei
| gent portion of the community, as HosTErTERS
| BIl TIERS
Prepared by
HOSTETTER & SMITH,
| PITTSBURGH. "a.
u sold by all Druggists, Grocers and st0rekeepers
! everywhere.
| November q, 1868 -ly.
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Exchange Hotel,

LATE COL R. L. JONES,
No. II Dock Street, next door to the
Post Office, Philadelphia.
This well known establishment maintains its usua /
4 celebrity, and its well known reputation OF beIug
the best
HOTEL ON THE EUROPEAN PLAN
Shall be sustained. Rooms may be had at all hours
per night, 81 per week, So So per month, $40
The Bar and Eating Departments furnished witt
the bestof everything the market produce.
GAME, FRUIT, VEG GETABLES,
and decacies of every cline may be had at nome Is
notice
Meals at 10 cents and upwards and may be had from
A. NJ till l2 atnight, Gentlemen may rest assured
that expense will be spared to render this Hotel
model one.
j. OTTENKIRK, Propr
March 7. le63-3m,
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WESTERN EsOp Ell,

Nos, 8, IL, l3, Is, II Courtlandt Street
NEAR BROADWAY, NEW YORK CITY
This oldestabishd and favorite resort of the Busi-
ness Community has been recently rehed, and com.
plee in everything tha miaistrr the comforts of
its patrons Ladies and families specially and care.
fully provided for,
Its centrally located in the buiness part of the city,
and Is contiguous to the principal lines Ct steamboats,
cars, omni busses ferries, sc,
In consequence Of the pressure caused by the Rebel
lion, prices have been reduced to
One Doliar a'd Fatty cents per Dag.
The table is amply supplied with all the luxureg of
the season. and is equal to that of any other hotel in the
country.
Ample accommodations offered for upward of 400
guests
~ DO NOT believe runners hackmen, and others who
may say "the Western Hotel is full"
II, d. WINCHESTER. Proprietor
THOS. ID. WINCHESTER,
Feb. 49, lSG2.
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EEELMBOLD'S
Genuine Preparations.

COMPOUND FLUID EXTRACT BUCHU, q posi-.
ami sp scic yetuGSy for diseases Of tile bladder
Kidneys Gravel and drppsical swengs
This medicine iurreascS the paMer Of digestion, and
excite the ahsOrbnnts into healthy action by which the
WHtrry or Cacareous depo, itions, end all Unnatural
EnlugemcmentJ reduced, us well as pain and in.
hanItiOn.
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EXCHANGE HOTEL,

G1G " yNhBGL 85S H. SJ3
PUBLiC SQUARE, WILRES-BARRE, pa.
HE undersigned, having taken this well known stan
l. Formerly of Major Puterbaugh) respectfully solo
its the patronage of the public.
No pains viii be spared in any Of its departments TO
render satisfaction 10 all guest. The TABLE and the
BAR will always be supplied with the
BEST TIRE MARKET AFFORDS.
C. ood Stablng for Horses and attentive Holsters.
The Exchange" is eligiby situated on the Public
Square and has therefore peculiar advantages TO per-
sons attending Court doing business in the public
Offices Charges moderate.
N.B-Whenever you come TO town, please call.
II. j. YAPLE
Wlkes-Barre, Nov, Is 1862!
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In many affections peculiar to Females the Extract
Ruchu is unequalled by any other remedy, in Chic
rUss Retention rreguarity. painfuincss, or sup
preston uf Customary Eyacuatons, liberated OF scr'
rhous state of the Uterus. Leuchorrhga or Whites.
Sterty, AM fsr all complaints incident to the sex,
whether arising from ndiscreton habiis Of dssipa'
ton, or in the
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1864-01-23

Madam Zadoc POrttr's bal.
sam has been in use by the
public for over IL years, and
has acqrired its present sale
imply by being recommen.
led by those who have used
il to their afflicted friends
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October 81, 1868 4mo.
EVANS & w ATSON-

IN the United States
Fire Safes in fr3. AL out right; tcith cor
tents in p0Od condition.
The salamander Safes of Philadelphia against tn,
world.
EVANS & WATSON,
have had the demonstration in the following cn
tiicatc that their manufacture of Salanandef Safes ha
AT length fully warranted the representations which nave
been made Of them as rendering undoub3d security
against the terrific element.
Philadelphia April -, laj6
.fessrS. Ecdas z Ua'SOH. Gentlcmen-It affords rs
the highest satisfaction to state to YOU that owing ito
the very protective qualities Of two Of the Salanamdcr
safes which we purchased Of you five month since
saved large portion of ewelry, ana all books,
Sc, exposed to The Calgmnous fire in Rastuad place
tn" morning Of the lth inst.
When reflect th9t these safes located. the
fourth story of the building occupied and that they
tell subsequently inon heap Of burning ruins, where the
vast concentration of the heat caused the brass plates
melt we cannot but regard tn preservation Of their val
uabc contents as most convincing prouf Of the great
curity afforded by your saos
We shall take great pleasure in recommending tGla
men Of basin -sS US sure reuanCr against hre,
GEORGE W. SIMMONS & BRO, JtL asls:,5.
G" "Thcy have since purchased six large Safes.
July 20, lot!. August -. lstH,
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STOMACH, LlVER AND BOWELS.

Cares Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, Hendache General
Debility, Nervousness, Depression of spirits Con.
1tipation Collie, intermittent Fevets, Cramps
and Spasms, and all omplants of either
Sex arising from Bodily Weakness
whether inherent In the system eg
produced by special causes
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1864-01-23

pure and powerful Tonic corrective and alteratiys
Of wonderful eileHcy in disease OF the
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HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUCuU.

.----: 20: ---
, 1864-08-26

At Uniontewn 1t was found that an ice
cream Il sf1sal bad not long since bcca heit,
IL proceeds to 70 towar detrayfpg the ex-
peDss If come clo'hitg for rebel prisoners
at Fort Delaware. Search was inside aud
this clothing captured. Secrtttd among the
parcels were also oiscovered large number
Of letters to officers at Fort Dela ga1e, aud
giving directions to have the responses sent
IN care 9fa prominent Copperhead at Evaus-
VILE. VI con1ee The clothing ard precious
nifsives were confscated
Tie expedition, naTipg captured twenty
or thirty eutrillae, $40 head Of cattle, 200
sccSrits (colcrrd) 1G0 horses, sixty ilo.sleacs 8
Of tubacco, seventy -four harrels OF whisky,
srd bes,nes having caused johnson to ske.
dedd}s, and mace great many GOOD, true
Uptcn mcu's hearts feel glad sgain, returned
to Psducah on the morning OF the 2ist, nut
having lost nan. 7. q. W.
, 1864-08-26
CHICAGO CAT1LE MARKET.

TnCRsDAT ETkHIs0, Aug =. 1851.
BEEF CATTLE.-1hese were IN the various yarls
shR murntrE, together with the receipts OF The day.
shout ?, ,.tp head oi Beef Cattle.
The entered bs1es du1ing the day amount to so
head, st 2.St26 Is, ehttny at 1ass@5to per Ito ns
In the ttansacttons Of tho 1ard fhete hal beeu no
lack OF aciEty. put 1t has been Roparent that the
bulk cf the purchases hayeh been mnte in anticipation
large ceinand eLeutrg within afsw days os sray
Cattle
The receipts coosisse alost entirely Of saas cAas
OF stock tuitsb1e tor toGeste.
vith fai, proportion oi Cattle OF commoner grades
that ws have Ind In the yard5 fof Eom weekB p2.s
E!net all lots have been sold at Eve1 lower prices
than va enabled to quote: but few ot asa1-s
slvt1 balow Will be sucfeEt to indicate the valas Of
coaJse oxen, snd thin Va In this maTKet:-o head
ccaEse oxen as9 14s rs At IS 3o hesd thin Bts.Is
avg Oil MS at &3:o: 10 head thia CO.'S a7's
88 ns at 32.83; II head coarao st:e. 8
xveraaing 90 1t At ~. IS hesd, syeraztng SIS IS
At ssoo 2 ITO ns. Medium Cattle have changed
ha1d5 freely at ths decline wo noted yastetdsy.
Shipping Etades continue in very limited and In
adequate turply. Only teE droEes have bean or.
tsret q, those not Of tae first class quality Tho
following sbe prlzclpal aates:-Greenbauu to D.
Wufxa. Il hssd Missouri Steers, averaging 1.set ns.
at&s7s; WsllworK& 4 Mallory to Rosentha1. g nsad
limos Steers, averaging l1o7 bs. 1t s6o; Jscobs to
Mallory II head Iowa asRers bVeTsg1ng 11;8 n. At
$3.50 2 LOG rs.
Ne quote he arket more &C tYo for medium catNs,
Tut 9Th NO Improvement On previous quotations,
and on shtppIIg grads an Active demand, with
tmsM snd inadequate supply, aui Dricss very firm
. ind uncha1gcd~