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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-11-20
BALTIMORE CARDS.
Wm. IKnabe & Co.,
Manufacturers of First Premium, Gold
Medal. Grand. Snnare md IInrirht z-.-..e-

Wm. lKnabe & Co.,
Manufacturers Of First Premium, Gold
Medal, Grand, Square and Upright
PIANOS, Baltimore, Md.
These instruments having been before the pub
lie for the past thirty years. have, upon their e1
celence alone attained unpuredased ree'ninence
that pronounces them uneaqualled Their TONE
combines great power. richness, sweetness, and
fine singing quality, as well as great purity Of in
donation and harmoniousness throughout the en-
tire scale. Their TOUCH is plant and elastic,
and is entirely free from the stiffness found in 50
many pianos, which causes the performer to SO
easily tire. In WORKMANSHIP, they cannot be
excciled. Their action is constructed with acare
and attention to every partherein that characteri
zes the finest mechanism. None but the best sea-
soned material is used in their manufacture and
they will accept the hard usages Of the concert
room with that Of the parlor upon an equsiity-
unaffected in their melody in fact they are con-
structed .'Not for ysar-bwf forever. All our
Square Pianos have our new Grand Scale and A.
giraffe Treble. Every Piano fully warranted for
years.
Il. l.. Idc, sole agent for augusta county. is by
sspecial arrangement enabled to furnish the above
Celebrated lnstyumenf At lowest Factory prices
An assortment constantly on hand Ut his new
Rooms, New Street. opposite feakie & Young
Drug Store in Phillips CARRIERS Insurance Of
fee feb 27-ly
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RICHMOND CARES.
TyO Leather Dealers
AND BOOT Il SHOE MANUFACTURERS.
E. S. FERNEYHOUGH, with

Il. ). FERNE1 HUUGd, with
NJ. HEssBERG.
Dealer in Asssts'i
LEATHER, FINDINGS. HIDES, OIL, &C.,
1926 Main Street, Richmond, Va.
have made arrangements for lucting the
LEATHER BUSINESS ON more extensive scale,
and have connected with it Curryng and Fin
fishing establishment. Being in constant receipt
Of fresh supplics, and with the superior facilities
enjoy am cna bled sell all articles in my line
as low as they can be bought in any market.
Mr.. E. S. FERNEYHOUGII, long aud favora
bly, known to the trade for his thorough knowl-
edge of the business aud uniform courtesy to his
customers is with me. and will be most happy to
see his old friends and patrons, assuring them
thst he will leave nothing undone TO give them
entire satisfaction.
Rough Stock Finished Leather and Hides
bought at the highest market prices, and prompt
returns made on all consignmcnts.
oct 16-3m NJ. HESSBERG.
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mI,e Augusi:. saloon,

i RILEY BROTHER, Proprietors, cor
ner of New Street and c. H. Alley. Stanton, Va.
Having purchased the Stock and good will Of J.
Litten, they have moved their Saloon to Beck S
old stand. Southwest corner Of New Street and
Court House Alley, the undersigned pledge them
selves to keep the Saloon, to be known ''The
AUGUSTA in Frst-class style.
The house has been repaired and rcfitted in the
latest and most improved style.
We have received and splendid assortment
of Choice Liquors. Every kind Of drink known
furnished.
We solicit a call from our friends and the pub
lie. = J. E. RILEY & BRO.
feb 20-1y*
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1t is easy to say i'll natured things, and thus
get reputation for smartness but genuine
humor dosn't flow from bitter fountain. It
il gentle and genial, comes from bright and
loving spirit, and retreshes while it excites
10 mirth aud laughter Less brilliant than
wit, it is more agreeable while the ore Of
lends By its severity, the other makes a man
ashamed of his follies without exciting his
resentment.
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TO LAND OWN Frs.
n G. RANDOLPH s. co.
III. REAL. ESTATE HROKI

Charlottesville, AIbemarle, Va.
Important to Purchasers or Renters.
We have on hand large number of farms, loca-
ted in Albemarle, Nelson Louisa and other Eastern
Virginia counties, to sell or to lease good terms.
Persons DESTROYS to procure good homes will find il
to their advantage to examine my extensive list OF
properties. Fer further information call at my
Office send for catalogue.
Office in Lynchburg, four doors below Norvill
House. June 21-tf
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pinnos. Isian0s!!
! Joel Ettinger staunton, Va, solcagent for
Charles NJ. Stics celebrated Pianos, begs to call
the attention Of the public tothcse celebrated in-
str:iments, which have all the latest improvements
and warranted for fee years. with the privilege
of exchange within twelve months, if net entirely
satisfactory to the purchaser.
Sold at baltimore prices, aud kept in time for
twelve months free Of charge. PIANOS Ex-
CHANGED.
he refers particularly to the following persons
at Public Institutions in Staunton and vicinity
who have Stief1s Pianos now in use. Gen. r. E.
LEE, Lexington. Va, Or. F. T.Stribling, Western
Lunatic Asylum Staunton, Va, J. C. Co,eli, ESQ.,,
Principal Of the Institution Of the Deaf, Dumb and
Blind, staunton, Va, Rev. r. 4. Philips, Va. Fee
male Institute, Staunton, Va, Miss Mary J. Bald
win. Augusta Female Seminary, Stanton, Va,
Virginia and American Hotels, Staunton, We.
dec ll-lyx
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II L. simpson,
H. Manufacturer Of
BOOTS AND SHOES,
No. s, Royal Street.
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
11-Tr
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.

nestiny or. life AS Ii 1s.
IL By ROsALIE MILLER MURPHY.
new work by young Southern author.
tale of domestic life Light. airy. and written in
thar graceful style which eyinees the rare power
of portraying rea; life in Topographic sketches.
Heplete with sweet womanly sentiment Of love,
endurance and devotion-graphic delineations OF
scenes and characters just such book AS ev-
cry one will read with delight. For sale by
oct 16-tf HUNTER Il NOWLfN. 3
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Oct. 2aa-tf
GREAT RUSH AT HInSH & LOEB'S
VARIETY STORE.''
THE PEOPLES CHEAP STORE!

NTE have just received, and have now on E1-
w hbition, the largest and most attractive
Stock Of Goods ever brought to this market. which
we will sell cheaper than they can be bought any
where else in. this section of the country If you
don't believe it, como aud be conyinc .d-we vii
give you s.proef s.rony as Holy tvrit." We
not attempt enumerate all the articles we have.
as every body knows what you cant find belonging
in our line at Hirsh 4 Loebs Store is not worth
looking for, but we beg leave to say that besides
our usual great variety. we received nice lot OF
Clocks and Shawls, large assortment of Woelen
Goods consisting of Hoods, Breakfast Shawls, Nu-
bias. Sacks for children and great many other
things: Jewelry, Cutlery. Plated Spoons and
Forks. Hats, Gents Furnishing Goods, Ladies and
Gents Gloves. Dress Trimmings and Buttons,
Musical Instruments, Umbrellas Toys, Dolls, and
in fact, everything used for comfort, convent
ence and amusement.
Give US call, look around, examine and buy.
HlRSH & LOEB,
oct 23-tf firm OF G.. II. & CO.
THE Osfcsa:t Patent Hoop Skirts
i One OF the greatest improvements in that
line as it can be altered into .any shape instant
ly'' is receiving the most tiattering encomums Of
all the Ladies who have tried them. We have
just received new supply Of the same, besides a
large lot Of cheaper Hoop Skirts, the cheapest i'll
market
oct 23-tf G. HIRSH 4 CO.
GuitabIe Present for Everybody j,
~ a nice photograph Album" of which We
have reoeired beautiful assortment, which we
sell cheaper now than ever, if you wish one that
won't break at all, call for the Patent HingeAl
st as-x .. ErRsHA 60.
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has the finest assorted Stock this side of Phiadel-
fs'sr phia.
He has all the latest designs made in Philadel-
phia, New York and Boston. The stock is alway,
selected by MIR. Moses, and bought at tho lowest
rates for cash, which enables him TO compete with
Eastern Prices. His finest Furniture is made "a
order in Phiiadelphia, and of tho best material
that can be found.
Purcha.ers should study their own interest by
calling ut his Stores and examining the well as
sorted stock Of CARPETS, FURNITURE, &C.
And obtain his Price List before guing elsewhere.
which he will furnish with pleasure.
His assorfmen. Of Mattresses, Blankets, Com
forts. Connterpaines, Pillows, Bo'stcrs, Feather
beds, and all kinds Of Cottage and Kitchen Furn-
isure is complete, which he offers at the lowest
New York and Philadelphia prices.
Remember North West corner of 18th street and
Louisiana Avenue, Washington City. D. c.
may 29-tf. w. B. NOSES
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Hunter az NowIlIl,

Hunter d. NowIin,
III (next door to the Post Ofice,)
STAUNTON, va,
Can furnish all the TEXT BOOKS used in the
different Institutes and Schools, through this Sec
ton; Also Blank, Memorandum, Exercise and
Copy Books. States, Ink, in fact, complete OUT
tit for Schools. oct l6-tf
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A ntiaractfe COAL nm prepared to
N furnish BEST QUALITY ANTHRACITE
COAL-s;zes suitable for Crates, Stoves, and
Furnaces. Also,
SMITHS COAL.
kW- All coal weighed.
s. H. HALVES,
successor to Samuel P. Hawes & Son,
Eighteenth and Cary Streets.
Esq Orders left with VIM. A. Burke, 5urkes
iron Works. Staun,on, Va, will receive prompt
attention. nov 6-Sm
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I HAVE just received smother supply Of KnAbe's
Il Co, magnificent Pianos, which offer for
sale a. Baltimore prices, giving the purchasers
the benefit OF the freight. have also on hand
second hand Pianos and can furnish Cowhsrt &
Needham's elegant Parlor Organs At Factory
prices. f. L. IDA.
july 24-tf
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Israel DesnfnS. [4S5.
i WHOLESALE RETAIL DEALER
in fine family
Groceries, Teas, Wines and Liquors.
Will Exchange for. or purchase, Butter, Eggs
Flour, White Beans, Dried Apples and Peaches
Honey, Beeswax. sc.
The attention Of country customers and partic-
ulnrly my friends in the Valley is called 10 the
above Don't forget the suns5er, 4S5, 9Th Street
between 4 Il, Washington, D. c. For turtle,
information address by mail.
march i3-ly
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All the passions seem that which nourishes
-: .i,niditr lores tha idea Of danger.
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containing specific r. nsedy for every =,
dlnaFy disease y family is subject 10. and
book Of directions. $1,000. Smaller Eamtl,
and Travelling cases. mih go to IS walls from Ak !
S. Specifics ffr all Private Diseases Doth f,r "a
ring and for PREV estivc treatment in vias and poch
gle box ~rr Sent any part of the country, by Mail
cypress 1Tee OF Charge on receipt o. the price
PANY. otHee and Depot, No. 462 Broadway, New iori
DR. Humphrey is consult daily st his office perror
ally or by letter above for all forms of diseases Fo
Sale bv all Druggists sent 1a-f
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CONFESSION MERCHANTS.
G. r. hARNRs. !. p. JUsTIs. .. p. FOWLER.
|DARNES, JUSTIS 4 FOWLER,
ID Successors to Justis & Fowler,l
General Commission and Forwarding Mer.
chants, No. 1902 Franklin st., Richmond,
Virginia,
Give their undivided attention to the business
pledging themselves to make quick sales and prompt
returns. Bags furnished for grain when order
ed.) Parties shipping to this House can draw at
sight for one half OF the shipment IS soon as ship
ped the other half will be paid as soon as sold
Refer to Lancaster s Co., Bankers, Richmond,
Va. William NJ. Cabell Member Va. Legislature,
buckingham county. Va. A. NJ. Pierce, Staunton,
Va, and Colonel N. Cobbs, Fsrmville, Va.
aug. 28-sim
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BIG TUMBLE

BIG TUMBLE
in the
PRICES OF DRY GOODS &c.
This profted by, my beloved, and therefore, is
sue this, my second Proclamation, to inform you
that
SIMON HILB,
At csAwPoRps OLD CORNER, NO. L..
Stnu2stO3a District, No. L.,
STATE OF VIRGINIA..
has received, and is still receiving the most extern
sive the cheapest the best reconstructed
Stock Of Dry Goods
ever brought TO this market.
Bought at the Loscest Rates, just after The
Great FuN IN Prices, North,
Ten Days Ago.
The political revolution in our favor, IL only
equalled by the downfall in the high prices OF
Goods, and, therefore, we can sell cheaper than
ever. The coolest inhabitants' of New York,
Baltimore, Philadelphia and Boston informed me
that nothing of the kind occurred before, and
they could only account for it, from the fact that
the people had ..risen in their might" and we're
determined to be hoard The cry is
DOWN WITH RADICALS AND BIG PRICES p
My stock consists Of
Black
and Fancy Silks,
English Merinos, all wool
aud halt wooll Delaines, Bombazines,
~. ~ n -.
thing in the Dress Goods Line, Bugle Trimmings,
Silk and Velvet Trimmings, a large assort-
msnt Of Dress Buttons, Ginghams
aud Irish Linen, Bed-blank-
etsan Ready made
Comforts
and Aarsailles Coverits,
English and American Cloth
for Ladies Cloaks, es-
from 32.oo to Sc,
Frsnch Cloth,
from $500 to $500,
Cassimeres in same proportion.
81 pieces plain and fancy Flannels,
80 pieces Of heavy SAtlnets,
8 pieces Of gray factory Cloth,
IS pieces Linseys and Cotton Flannel,
pieces white home made ditto,
A superior lot of Imported Cloaks and Cioakings,
81 10 pieces g. s. 3, and III Shsetings,
1900 yds. all wool Carpcting-$i, 10.
home made, ditto, 62 cts,
400 punches of Cotton Yarn, number and
quality warranted. at So, 90,
40 doz. Ladies Linen Handkerchief, $3.50,
5000 yds. best calico, 1Gs,
1000 ditto. from 10 to Is cents.
1000 yds De LANES, q cents,
so doz. black and fancy Fur Hats,
at all prices,
4, 900 dollars worth Of
Boots and Shoes for
Men. Women, Boys Misses and Children.
splendid lot of Woolicn Goods,
Shawls, Comforts. Caps and Chilsr-ns wear,
10 dor. Corsets from IS cts 10 s. so,
the latter warranted genuine French, with .
thousand and one various other articles
not here mentioned
Call and examine the stock and judge for your
self. ! am satisfied | can please in price as well
as in quality.
N. b. ay prices above mentioned, means for
cash and for cash only, all articles not paid for
at the time Of purchase the usual retail prices
will be charged. s. II. HlLB-
oct 23-tf
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LOST TIME.-I4et any man pass an evening
in vacant idleness, or even in rending some
silly tale and compare the state Of his mind
when he goes to sleep or gets upnextmorning
with its state some other day when he has
spent few hour in going through the proofs,
BY facts and reasoning, of some Of the great
doctrines in natures science. arning t uths
wholly new. to him aud satisfying himself by
careful examination, of the grounds on which
known truths rest, SO as to be not only ac-
auainted with the doctrines themselves, but
able to show why he believes them, and to
prove before others that they are true, will
find as great difference between looking
back upon time unpro6tably wasted, and time
spent in selfinprovement He will feel him
self III one case iistless and dissatisfied in the
ether, comfortable and happy. In the one
ease, he did not appear to himself humble, he
Mt lease will not have earned any claim to his
own respect; 10 the other case he will enjoy
proud consciousness Of having, by his own
cxertions, become wiser, and, therefore, a
more exalted nature.
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Fh- FIRST step Ia Ct 5ataas' is to be knsss4,
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WE have employed Coroner by the year to
w hold inquest. and SPOOL COTTON only
cents. 20 dozen sHAwLs at $l.25 esch, sold to
passengers of the contemplated Excursion on the
Pacific Railroad, and CALICO only 10 cents.
Gen. Thompson writes: s.Your Programme is
all that could be desired and 30-sping HOOPS,
IS cents.
Shooting, Shifting, Cassi,acres,
BROWN COTTON, DRESS GOODS, &C..
are being sacrificed from day break to midnight!
Sundays exccpted.)
The high priced houses are down us, but we
continue to sell goods at Wholesale prices in spite
Of threats abuse! Another young lady suffo-
Gated Excitement on the increase! No time to
eat, or sleep, OF pray. The immortal Beecher
and the renowned Barney Hughs will remember
us in their prayers, and LADIES' CLOAKS only
SIS.
The cry is havoc, and the dogs are unslipped.-
Load yourselves with greenbacks. and make an as
sault on the Institution! lfyou want Eve dol
lars worth, bring powerful man to carry them
home If ten dollars worth, hire . horse and
wagon Let the mother drop her babe-she laun-
dress her smoothing -iron-ths seamstrsss her
| needle, and stampede to
l. WITT & BROS,
Cheap Store,
Oct 23-tf1 Main ST., Stauntcr, Va.
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NEW Isea1>NS-A Defence Of Virginia
IN land through her of the South,
in recent and pending contests against the sec
tional parry, by Prof. RoBT. L. DABsEy, D. D.
Louisa Muhlbach 8 Historical Novels.
sep loft ROBT. CO"AN.
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Dreyfsls.

T DreyfMs,
Pay the highest cash priest for Rags Iron, Bones
Hides and all sorts of Metals. Consignments
promptly attended to- Address Box 203, ?. o.,
or Union ST., North Of King.
sept l1-3m
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:. in,ili.l SimiIibus Curanfur.-Hpr

y Phreys Homeopathic Specifcs, y
Have proved, from the most ample experience an ent!re
success, Smple-PIompt-Eff G ent and Reliable They
are the only Medicines perirctly adapted popular
simple that mistakes cannot be made in using thu M
so as to be free from danger and ecien. -
t" be always reliable They haze raised the highest com
mendaton from ALL and will always render est.fart,ou
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U 4. D0sssOEa, win
~. JAMES 8. DODsDN,
DEALER IN
Carpetings, oiEGloths, Mattings,
DRUGGETS, RUGS, MATS.
CURTAIN MATERIALS, and
FURNITURE DRY GOODS, &C.,
GENERALLY,
Pennsylvania Avenue, Sd door East from 9th St
march l3-1y WASHINGTON CITY.
Narriages, Garriages.-Always on hant
~ OF my own make a large assortment o.
frst-class Carriages which will be sold at reason
able rates. All work sold warranted. Away,
on hand second tend Buggies, Rockaways, &c.
&C. Repairing promptly attended to.
ROBT. H. GRAHAM
Repository 374. D St, between & 9-Shol
AZ, 8 St., near D., Washington, D. c.
sept lily
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&
l, Cures Fevers, Congestion Infamatinns Is
2, WORRIES. Worm Fever. Wcrn-folic. ~ g
3, Crying-COlic Or Teething of Infants. IS
4. Etarrkfa of children or adul:e IS
5. Dysentery. Grifin,, Bilious Coiic. -
6. Cholera NGrbus. Vomiting. IS
Z. &C Coughs. Colds Bronchitis -
s. Neuralgia, Tootlache. Faceache. Is
0. EeaGncIe, Sick Headache. Vertigo. IS
10. :" Dyspepsia, Bilious Stomach -
IL, IS suppressed. painful Periods, Is
H. Whites, too profuse Periods. 'i ~
IS, Comp, Cough, difficult Breathing. Is
H. Salt kheUns- Erysirelas, Eruptions, Is
Is. . RkfumatiSHn. Rhe.umatic Pains. -
10. fevcr d Aguc, Chill Fever Aguss. 80
Il. Plies. blind or bleeding -
Is. { <hphthAsDty. and or weak Eyes ~
10. NasaFrl. acute or chrome, Influenza -
20. WbNApsNs-d0 ugh. violent coughs, 10
IL AsthlMa Impressed Breathing. e
~. Ear discharges. impaired Fearing 20
-. ScrOfnla. eniars ed Glands. SWelinss II
"a. General Debility, Physical weakness. 80
Is. " DfOENy. and anty See etiuns 30
Is. Eea-S1cfxness. sickness from riding So
II. - A1aEey-stiSeaSe. Gravel. Do
%. Nervous Debility. Seminal Ennis
stems. Involuntary discharges. Ice
%. Sore Month. Canker. 30
30. Urinary Weakness. Voting bed "a
81. :" Painful Periods. with Spasms Sc
80. Z" Suffering, al change of life. I.oo
33. !" Epilepsy. Spasnls, ST. Vitus' Dance 81 "a
"a. IS5BnEH&fi:4, uic rated 30
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(Nheap Stationery!
~ PAPER 1Oc per Quire,
ENVELOPES 1Oc per Package.
A good assor, ment OF other STATIONERY, Of
every style and d; every price. for sale by
oc, 16-tf HUNTER & NDWLIN.
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FTyhe Latest Rocks.
i Napoleon and the Queen Of Prusia-Mul-
bach s best work; Inez, by Miss Evans, and 9th
er new novels. Also Blank Books of all kinds.
oct Soft HUNTER EOWLIN.
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microscopes and Views,
y PHOTOGRAPHS OF GENERALS,
FANCY PICTURES, and
PHOTOGRAPH FRAMES
for sale by HUNTER q NOWLlN.
august 28-tf
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New Novel!
N The Daughter of an Enprcss
Bound, 5000. Paper, $3.50. For sale BY
- t6-H HUNTER \ AQWdE,
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Show Yon Have a Heart.

= In this dull world we cheat ourselves, and
one another of innocent pleasures by the
score, through very carelcssness and~ apathy.
Courted day after day by happy memories,
we rudely crash them off with this indis-
eliminating bosom, the stern material present.
Invited to help in rendering joyful many a
patient heart, We neglect the little word that
might have done it. and continually defraud
creation Of its share Of kindness from us. The
child made msrrier by our interest in its
s.ory; the old domestic fattsrd by your see-
ing him look 80 well; the poor, better helped
BY your blessing than your penny. the labor
er cheered on in his toll by timely word Of
praise; the humble friend encouraged by your
frandness; equals made TO love you by the
expression Of your love and superiors graft
fed by attention and respect, and looking
out to benefit the kindly many pleasures
here for one hand to gather, how many bless
sings for any heart to give! Instead otthese,
what have we rife in the world. Frigid
cempliment--for warmth is vulgar; reserve
Of tongue-for it's folly to be talksulye; co,,l-
.posure never at fault-for feelings are danger
asus things; gravity-ior that looks wise ;
'coolness-tor other men are :old selfshuess
for every one is struggling for his own
This is all false, all bad the siaverychain OF
custom, riycted by the foolishness Of fashion;
because there is band Of men aud women
who HAYES nothing to recommend them but
sexternals-thcir looks are their dresses, their
ranks arc their wealth-snd in oder to exsls
the honor Of these, they agree to set a CON-
pact seal of silence in the heat aud on the
mind, last the food OF humber mems atfec
sions, or Of wiser mems Intelligence, should
pale their tinsel praise; and the warm aud
the wise too softly acquiesce in this injury
done to heartiness sha,nsd by the etfrontsry
of cold, calm fools, and the shallow dignity OF
IN empty presence. Turn the tables on them,
We truer gentry, truer nobility, truer royalty
ofthe heart and Of mind; speak freely love
warmly, laugh chcerfully explain frankly, ex-
hort zealously, admire literally, advise ear
nestly--be not ashamed to show you haye .
heart; and if some cold blooded simpleton
greet your social efforts with sneer, repay
him (tor you can we'll afford richer gift than
his whole treasury posseses) with kind
good -humorcd smile.
4
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PRICES OF DRY GOODS &c.
This profted by, my beloved, and therefore, is
sue this, my second Proclamation, to inform yo'
that
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From an Experienced Farmer end Plsatsr.
BALTIMORE, July 3lst, 1859.
Dear Doetor.-I used the Nonparei French Gu.
ano by the side Of Peruvian ON wheat, oats, corr
and tobae co, and could see no difference in its &C.
ton; if arg, it 'sas in javor Of the former, and be-
lieving it to possess the other advantage claimed
for it, shall certainly apply it alone on al ny
crops FOR the future, and freely recommend it -
farmers generally