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From JONATHAN HOVER, Esq.

A We'll hnorn and Hyhiy Respectable Ge aleman
CLIARsrRrNG, Wash. Co. Md Sept. IL, 1860.
Genteman.-This is to certify that during the
last fifteen or twenty years l have been afflicted
with severe affection of the lungs and tn after
trying many remedies 10 little or no purpose, was
induced to purchase of your agent in this place,
(Alr A. J. kershner,) bottle of DR.. Wistars Bal
sam of Wild Cherry, which has proved to be all it
has been recommended. hope all who are afflicted
in smilav manner will try the virtues of this great
medicine.
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FASHION PLATES.

Having made special arrangements with Mmc
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tons to our Fashion Department we call the atten-
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Monthly to their notice, containing more infor-
nation in regard to Dress and the Toilet, than any
other Magazine published.
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CONSUMPTION
YISTARS
BALSAN OF WILD CHERRY

SO general has the use Of this remedy become,
and so popular is it everywhere that it is unneces
sary to recount its virtues. Its works speak for it.
and find utterance in the abundant and voluntary
testimony of the many v no from long suffering ant
settled disease have by its been restored to prs
tine vigor and health. We can present mass Of
evidence in proof of our assertion, that
... CANNOT BE DISCREDITED. -r
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COMIC ILLUSTRATIONS.

This Department of the Monthly, under the i'm
mediate supervision of MCLENAN, the celebrated
Comic Dclineaor, will be found always rich in Wit
Nerrment, and appropriate Design.
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DR. Strickland's Mcllifuous Cough Balsusa is
warranted to cure Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness,
Asthma, Whooping Cough, Sore Throat, Con-
sumption, and all affections of the Throat and
Lungs.
For sale by Druggists. General Depot No.
6 East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
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rom Hon. John E. Smith, a Di,tisgu;,hea

From Hon John E. Smith, a Distingui,Aed
Larger in Westminster Nd
have on several occasions used DR.. WlSTAR'S
BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY for severe colds, and
always with decided benefit. know of no prepa-
ration that is more ehicacous or more deserving of
general use.
The Basam has also been used with excellent
effect by ]. b. Elliot, Merchant, Halls Cross
Roads, Nd.
WISTARS BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY.
None genuine unless signed ~. BUTTS" ON the
wrapper.
FoR SALE ny
J. p. DlNSMORE, No. 49l Broadway, N. Y.
s. W. FOWLE CO., Proprietors, Boston.
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ARRANDALE l. Co., NJ ,nufacturers,

ARRANDALE Il Co., NJ mufacturers' Agents,
No. l67 BROADWAY, NEW YORK,
Announces that all of the above list of roosisw II
be sold for One Dollar each.
In consequence of the great sagnation of trade in
the Manufacturing districts of England through the
war having cut off the supply of cotton, a large
quantity OF Valuable Jewery, originally intended
for the English MARKET has been sent off for sale in
this country. AND MUST BE SOLD AT ANY SAC
RlfICE! Under these circumstances, ARRAN-
DALE CO., acting as agents FOR the principal
European Manufacturers, have resolved upon a
GREAT GIFT DISTRIBUTION, subject to the fol-
lowing reguatons
Certificates of the various articles are first put
into envelopes sealed up, and mixed and when
ordered are taken out without regard to choice and
sent by mail, thus giving all fair chance. On re-
ceipt Of the certificate, you will what you arc
to have and then it is at your option to send the
dollar and take the article or not Purchasers may
thus obtain aGold Watch, Diamond Ring or anv
Set of Jewelry on our list for 0gE DOLLAR.
SEND IS CENTS FOR CERTIFIATE
In all transactions by mall we shall charge for.
warding the certificates, paying postage. and doing
the business, Is cents EACH which mu3t he incioscd
when the Certificate is sent fof Five Certificates
will ba seat for one dollar eleven for two dollars.
thirty for five dollars si4ty-ve for ten dollars and
hundred for hftseen dollars
AGEirs.-.We want agents in every town and
county in the country, and those acting as SUCH
VIII be allowed 10 cents on every Certificate ordered
by them, provided their remittance amounts 10
dolar.s Agents will collect IS cents for every Ger
lhcate, and remit fifteen cents to US, either in cash
or postage stamps.
--rf ARRfSDALE 4 co.
81. l67 Broadway, Aewyolk
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CTEPHEN w. DOWNEY'S
~ GOVERNMENT CLAIM
AND wv nEEI(

- AND LAW OFFlC
ATTENTION SOLDIERS AND OFFICERSy
Attention Widops Of Soldiers and Officers! At
tention Fathers, MoLhers, Sisters and Brothers
Of decd Soldiers and Officers Attention Off
GERS and Soldiers who hare had hors and
cquipage lost IN The Military Service of the
lifted States! attention Officers pho hare re-
cruited for the Service and hare unsaaed &C.
counts Attention farmers phose grain has been
taken for the Armies of the United States At
tenfion all Uho haze claims against The United
States.
Now Ia your time to have them collected or put
in proper shape there will be no difficulty in col
lecting them at some future day. Do not defer the
matter until the evidence necessary to substantate
your claims cannot be had.
Soldiers who have served two years are entitled
to 500 Bounty.
Soldiers discharged on account OF wounds re-
ceived in battle arc entitled to Sl0O Bounty and
pension of SO per month. The heirs otdeceased
Soldiers are entitled to the same.
Officers discharged the service on account OF
wounds, and the widows and children of deceased
Officers entitled to pensions follows, viz For
1t. Col. and all officers of higher rank $50 per
month. Major S25, Captain $40. LIST 1t. SIT, End
1t. SIS.
Especial Attention given to Courts Martial, and
officers under charges should not fail to apply for
counsel.
The Undersigned respectfully calls your atten ton
to his great facilities for collecting claims aga
the Cnited States.
The collection of Bounties, Pensions, arrears Of
pay. &C.. promptly attended TO.
The heirs of deceased Soldiers will find Il to their
advantage TO place their claims in my hands.
Call at my Office In the Columbian College Law
Building on Fifth street west between D and Z
streets, Washington City, D. c., or address me
through the Postofice.
STEPHEN W 0OWNEY,
Febl6, 1865. Attorney at Law.
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WILD CHERRY
ONE OF rsE OLDEST AND MOST RELIABLE REMEDIES
IN THE WORLD RI
Coughs, Colds, Whooping Cough, Bronchitis,
Difficulty of Breathing, Asthma, Hoarse-
ness, Sore Throat, Group and every af-
lection of f 90.
THE THROAT, LUNGS AND CHEST, INCLUDING
EVEN
..... s.U. CONSUMPTION ri
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FIVE DOLLARS A YEAR,
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MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
OF
ALLEG ANY COUNTY.
REMOVED to tbe room on Liberty street opps
sitethc Drug Store OF J. i. II. Campbell,
CUMBERLAND, MH
Tho Board Of Directors meet every Thurscs
at O'Clock, P. ~. TO determine on all appica ~
for insurance. For forms of application. and az
other Information, apply to the Secretary,or
member ofthe Board of Directors.
OFF. GERS
WILLIAM Il. BEALL, Presiaeat
JOHN GLpHARr, Secretary.
J. B. H. CAMPBELL. Treasurer.
DIRECTORS.
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DR.. Stricklands Pile Remedy has cured
thousands of the worst cases Of Blind and
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and effects permanent cure. Try it directly
1t is warranted to cure.
For sale by all Druggists. General Depot,
= East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, o.
For sale by G. c., Shriver g. Co., Drug
gists. Cumberland Md.
Nov. q. 1S64-1y.
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IRON! IRON! lRONl
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NEW
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HARRISON & JENKINS, i
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November IL, 1898.
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT.
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Pigs Feet and Bologna.
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MARRIAGE.

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BALsAM
WILD CHERRY

r. OF 81.
VII D
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Yearly Ready, in vol. Of about 900 pdges, douJl.
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ENDORSEMENT OF THE PRESS.
The many thousand cured at this establishment
within the last twenty years, and the numerous i'm
portant Surgical Operations performed by Dr. John
ston, witnessed by the reporters of 'The Sum
and many other papers notices of which have ap-
peared again and again before the public, besides
his standing as gentleman of character and re-
sponsbility, is sufficient guarantee to the afflicted
SKIN DISEASE SPEEDILY UREp
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-04-13

colors along their front in the face of q
murderous fire, and ordering them for
ward; and that, In refusing to obey,
they were guilty of criminal insubordi.
nation, defying his authority TO CON-
mand them. Time will tell how much
Of these reports are true. At night
Warren was relieved, and ordered TO re-
port TO LIT. Gen, Grant, rumor says for
refusing to obey Sheridan's commands.
During the engagement of the cavalry
and the 9th corps, the enemy demon
strated in front of the 9th corps, but
met with no success "2N
Before daylight in the morning they
had also attaked Fosters advanced po-
sition of the day previous, charging and
capturing portion of his line, held by
the Tooth New York, and so prisoners.
The enemy was in turn assaulted by the
206th Pennsylvania, and driven from our
works, and our original line resumed.
CONTINUED No EIGHTH PAGE
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jeff. Davis, valedielory
The following is supposed 10 be Jeti';
yaIedletoIY ON quitting his capital

AAs ASAAoNAA4S "a aAppueSu W w 1Su >
yaledictoly on quitting his capital
Whereas, In the course of inhuman
Yankee events the capital of the con-
federate states Of America no longer al,
fords an eligible and healthy residence
for the members of the present cabinet
not to speak of the chief magistrate
himself the vice president, and the
members Ofthe two congressional bodies,
| do therefore by virtue of the power
vested in my two heels, proclaim my in
tention 10 travel instanter, in company
with all the officers of the confederate
states government, and to take up such
agreeable quarters as may yet be Grant
ed unto me.
To such persons as are in arms against
the confederate states of America, | do
hereby tender absolute amnesty on con-
ditiOn that they forthwith desist from
annoying our patriotic population, IN
der the circumstances, slavery had bet
ter be abolished, The capital of the
confederacy will henceforth be found
cup stump" on the picturesque banks
of the celebrated " Last Ditch" To the
foreign subscribers to the confederate
loan return sincere thanks. Mi. Gen.
Grant U. s, A., will please see that they
get their cotton, All persons having
claims against this government will
please present them to A. Lincoln Rich
mond, by whom all such accounts will
be cheerfully audited, It's not altogeth-
er improbable that the glorious expert,
ment Of a Shareholders confedcracy may
yet prove a delusion and a snare.
have often thought so. So has Gen
Lee who has lately been lighting mostly
for his last years salary, The confed
crate treasury being light, I think I will
take it in my valiSe. Gen. Lee thinks
that we have q good opening before us
| and that we have seen the last of this
fratricidal war. l hope So Stephens
| thinks peace more imminent than ever
If the United States persists in refusing
to recognize the cOnfederacy, on my re
turn shall again urge the arming of thu
negroes. Office seekers are respectfully
solicited to cease their importunings
Fellow-Citizens, farewell.
j. DAVIS,
President Confederate States of America
Done at Richmond, April /, 1865.