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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-01-25

GoDEy's LADY Book for February is just re-
ceived. The Frontispicce, ''The lost money" is
speaking picture. beautifully executed. The
Fashion plate is such as is only found in Cooley.
Cupid sharpening his arrow, printed i'll tint,
speaks directly to the youthful heart. The illus
trations Of ladies apparel, designs for working On
net and embrodcring, are sufficient to make this
number welcome visitor to every lady. The
Literary Department is filled with excellent read
ing matter and the receipts invaluable to
every housekeepcr. Our lady readers should by
all means subscribe for Godey's Ladys Book
Address l.. A. Cooley, N. f. Corner Sixth and
Chesnut Streets Philadelphia, Pa
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TSTR &.-Taken up by the subscriber,
( ! about the lst Of October last, on his prem
iscs TWO BLACK SPOTTED SHOATS supposed
to he about six months old, and appraised by
Messrs Nicewcnger. Gochenour and Rains at $40
The owner is requested to come forward prove
property, pay charges and take them away.
JOHN ". MARBLE,
Colcytown, Augusta Co.
Jan. l8-3t
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CAPT. J. II. WATERS & Mr.. JOHN NJ. HILBERT
have rented the Coach shop Of Mr.. j. NJ. Hardy
in this place, and have entered into co-partner-
ship for the manufacture Of Carriages &c. They
are practical and reliable gentlemen, fully con-
rersant with their business, and will, we doubt
not. keep up the we'll know reputation of the cs-
Enlistment for good and neat work, and give
satisfaction to all who patronize them. They war
rant all new work, and doing business exclusive
ly for cash, or country produce, can do their work
as cheap as it can be done elsewhere. Those who
want any new work. in their line, AS well as re-
pairing, should give them call. Read their card
in another column.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-01-25

r ADIvS AND GrNvLEM"N.-1fy YOU
IL want uxuriant head Of curly hair send
for Il bottle Of my Curling Cream. 1t will curl
the harshest or most stubborn hair in from three
to ten applications Warranted not to inure the
hair. Sent to any address on receipt of one
dollar.
Address, G. W. DONOVAN,
Pan Handle, West Virginia.
Jan. / fh.-3m.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-01-25

THE Thespians gave another of their interesting
entertainments on Friday night last. The pieces
selected for the occasion, Faint heart never
won a fair lady ~ and BOX and Cox, married
and settled" They appeared in their new dra~
matte costumes, winch aided considerably in the
faithful rendition of characters. The pieces we've
we'll played and The audience delighted. We are
pleased in this connection to notice that the
"Thespans +" are rapidly winning their way iii
public esteem, the house on last Friday night be-
ing the largest with hich they have yet been
honored Their Orchestra is an excellent one.
and the plays instructive and amusing. We ad-
wise those who would spend an occasional even
ing pleasantly, to 80 and hear the Thespians.
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FRUITS 1Sg7'0Ys.

Successor to Ker Stevenson 4 Co... next door to
A. NJ. Bruce and opposite to Morris old1stand on
Beverly ST., keeps constantly on hand a full sup
ply OF Confectionery, Foreign Fruits Nuts. TOYS
lelies, Caisups. Canned Fruits, and all kinds Of
Pickles. Wedding and other parties furnishedn
the best style at short notice. BY strict attention
to business and fair prices he respectfully solicits
the patronage of the public. Mr.. James TAYLOR,
The first of Bakers is connected with this esab-
lishment. and will be pleased tosee his old friends.
va. Fresh CANNED OYSTERS always on
hand nov 30-3m
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-01-25

m HA4 Consumption and tor me retag o.
@ VA Consumptive Patients IN adranceo
stages of the disease.
So wide is the field Of its usefulness and so nu-
merous are the cases of its cures, that almost eV-
cry. section of country abounds in persons public
ly known. who have been restored from alarm
ing and even desperate diseases OF the lungs by
its use. When once tried, its superiority over
every other expectorant is too apparent to escape
obsei walton, and where its virtues are known,
the public no longer hesitate what antidote TO
employ for the distressing and dangerous aztec
tons of the pulmonary organs that are incident
TO our climate While many inferior remedies
thrust upon the community have failed and been
discarded, this has gained friends by every trial,
conferred benefits nathe afflicted they can never
forget, and produced cures too numerous ana
too remarkable to re forgotten.
We can only assure the public, thatits quality
is carefully kept up to the best it ever has been,
and that it may be relied on to do for their relief
all that it has ever done.
Great numbers of Clergymen, Physicians,
Statesmen, and eminent personaees, have lent
their names to certif, the unparalleled usefulness
of our remedies, but space here will not permit
the insertion Of them. The agents Glow named
furnish gratis our AMERICAN ALMANAC in which
they are given; with also full descriptions ofthe
complaints they cure.
Those who require an dHerGtare medactne 10 pli-
rifv the blood will find AYERS CoNP. EXT. SAR-
sApARILLA the remedy to Use. Try it once, and
you will know its value.
Prepared by J. G. AVER Co., Lowell, Mass.
AYERS AGUE CURE. for the speedy and GER
tain Cure of Intermittent Ertr CT Chils end Fertr,
Remittent Feucr. Chill Fcetr, Dumb Ague, Period
icul Headache CT Bilious Headache, Gnd Bilious Re
rers indeed for the arhole class Of diseases or'ga-
mating in bilicry arrangement caused the naalario
Of naiasnaatic countries.
This remedy has rarely failed to cure the Sc
verest cases of Chills and Fever, and 1t has this
great advantage over other Aeue Medicines, that
it suhdues the complaints Without injury to the
patient. 1t contains no quinine or other de etc
rious substance nor does it produce quinism OF
any iniurio, effect whatever. Shaking brothers
OF the army and the west, Try it anaFyou will en-
dorsc these assertions.
Prepared by DIR. j. c. AVER & Co., Lowell
Mass, and sold by
IT. S. ElCHELBERGER,
T. II. TROUT
n WAYT & BRO.
t., % oro,
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\TEV BOOK g. MUSIC sgpRE.

NEW BOOK s. MUSIC STORE
IN JONES & HUNTER
Respectfully publish to the numerous Schools of
Staunton and vicinity, and to the public gener-
ally, that they have opened
Boak, Stationery and Music store.
Maia Street, neat door to the Post Office, Staton,
and offer for sale IL NEW and FRESH STOCK
Of BOOKS: including every variety Of School
Books, beautiful and interesting miscellaneous
works, Bibles Hymn and Prayer Books. &C.
Our Stationery Department will always be full
and we'll assorted, and will contain every thing
that can be found in First Glass House.
The Ladies and Music Teachers are specially
requested to examine our collection of MUSIC,
embracing quite variety, and the latest publ
cations; also, Instruction Books, Musical Instru-
ments, Springs, &c.
In addition we have an assortment of beauti-
full Notions. Periumery &c. New Books con-
stantly arriving; also, the latest and most pop
ular Works, Periodicals. &c.
~ All orders promptly supplied.
Nov 9-lV
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-01-25

THE Commissioner of Agriculture of the United
States has received large quantity of the cele-
brated Amantaka (Spring) wheat, imported from
Odessa Russia, by the Department, for distribu-
ton among tie Agrculturalists of the sections Of
the country where Spring wheat can be cultivated
TO advantage. This grain weighs about sixty-fiye
pounds to the bushel and its superiority was tested
during the past season on the experimental farm
Of the Department. 1t may be that this wheat
could be cultivated to advantage here. Those of
our Farmers, who desire to secure small quantity
with which to try the experiment, can do SO by
writing to the Commissioner, giving name and
address in full We hope some Of our Agricultn-
rists will take advantage of this notice and write
at once, and give this new quality offspring wheat
q trial
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-01-25

Astroloeist and Somnambuistc Clairvoyant,
while in clairvovan state delneatcs the very
features of the person You are to marry, and by
the aid of an instrument Of intense power known
as the Psvchomotrope, guarantees to produce a
perfect and life-lkc picture of the future husband
or wife Of the applicant, with date of marriage.
occupation leading traits ofcharacter, &c. This
is no imposition, as testimonials wi bout number
can assert. BY stating place ofbirh.age, dispo-
stion, color of eyes and hair and enclosing fifty
cents and stamped envelope addressed to your
self You will receive The picture by return mail
together with desired information.
Address in confidence,
MADAME GERTRUDE REMINGTON,
P.o. Box 2a7, West Troy, N. Y,
Sent emo
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-01-25

THE Auction sale of Millinery Goods, advertised
by Mrs. Kelley in our columns, has been postponed
till Thursday the 3lst inst.
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DEAKE az PIPER,

nEAEAE 81 PIPER.
~ AT WHITES OLD STAND,
OPPOSITE CR1 WFORU'S CORNER,
have just opened, with new stock of
Dry Goods Notions, Stationery, Queensware,
French and American Chin a. and Glass
and Stoneware of every description.
Vs. Country Produce taken in exchange for
goods.
Oct lo-tf-V & copy.
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fySD de1Hss II kS's's s1sss.-Thc advertiser
4 having been restored to hcalh in few weeks
by very simple remedy, after having suffered sew
eral wears with severe lung affection, and that
dread disease. Ccnsumpfion-is anxious to make
known 10 his fe'iow-sutferers the means of cure
To all who desire it, he will send II copy of the
prescription used. free Of charged with the d.
rectons for preparing and using the same which
they will find SURE CURE FOR CONSUMPTION
ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, &c. The only object of the
advertiser in sending the Prescription, is TO ben
eft the afflicted and spread information which
he conccres to be in valuable; and he hopes every
sufferer will try his remedy, MS it will cost them
nothing. and may prove blessing
Parties wishing the prescription, will please
address Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON,
Williamsburg, Kings Co., New York.
Oct 26-ly
HTAJ. j. w. NEWTON, HAS THIS
IVA day associated himself in business with G..
Mandlebaunl, dealer in ready made clothing, and
would be pleased to see his friends.
Stanton, Va, Oct. lst 1866.
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\{TANTF3D.-AGENTs IN EVERY COUN-
w tv and Town in the United States to sell
new and useful invention. BY the use of which
any one is enabled to take his or her own like
ness. Samples with full instructions sent to any
address in the United States on receipt of one dol
lar. For other particulars address with stamp
G. W. DONOVAN,
Pan Handle West Virginia.
Jan. llth.-3m.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-01-25

WE are pleased to learn that the "StonewaIl
Band will be reorganzed next week, under the
leadership of that talented musician, Prof. A. J.
Tuner.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-01-25

Rev. S. D. STUART will deliver a lectrra h.f,r.
the stanton Lyceum, on next Friday evening, on
lis recent visit % England.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-01-25

IF "practlce makes perfect" in all things
Staunton is destined, ere great while, to pos
sess multitude of able debaters. Another 'eba-
ting club has just been organized-called the
fhiloma'hesian Society" of which Mr.. Heber
her is President; S. N. Giles, Vice President; C.
G. Wheat, Treasurer and Carrie TAYLOR Secreto-
~ ihey Will meet on Saturday nights, in the
temperance HAIL. Their debates, for the present,
will be private
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y Filling OFF AT COST

GELLENG OFF AT COST
"a FOR CASH.
Having determined to make change in our
business in the spring, will from and after
this date sell our extensive stock of goods at
COST FOR CASH.
Our stock embraces every variety Of Clothing
for Gentlemen swear suitable for the present sea-
son,
HATS, CAPS, BOOTS, SHOES, &C.
This is no clap-trap announcement, but we
will do precisely what is stated in the above ad-
vertisement.
Dec lift HAGEMAN & LEVY
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Seeessss10sa advertisements.

GEB.-The undersigned have
i rented the Coach-Shop of J. NJ. Hardy, and
have formed partnership for the
MANUFACTURE of CARRIAGES
ofevery description.
The we'll known reputation cfthe establishment
shall be kept up. and by faithful attention to but
siness we hope to receive good share Of public
patronage.
We WARRANT ALL NEW WoRK
and will furnish it as cheap as any shop in the
country. From the fact of having to pay cash
for material, as well as cash TO hands, wewill be
compelled to do
CASH BUSINESS,
or Produce at market prices
We will pay especial attention to repairing
and all we ask of our friends is n fair trial and
we know can give satisfaction.
Orders from the Country respectfully solicited.
J. H WATERS
Jan l5-lm J.N HILBERT
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He special term OF the Circuit Court, which
mas oeen IN session here for several weeks, was on
Monday last, adjourned over to the 9Th of
FEBRUARY next. There was no business of general
interest transacted.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-01-25

ITO THE PUBEIC.-Oura accounts will
/ all be drawn off by the first of January,
1861 and we hope that all who are indebted to US
will come forward promptly and settle as we can
not carry on our business successfully if they fail to
do so. After that date we propose to do
STRICTLY A CASH BUSINESS
and we hope that our friends will not ask us to de-
part from this rule.
HOGE MASON.
JAM Aft
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THO THE PUBLIC GENERALLY
VI WISH TO MAKE
THE FOLLOWING
PRO CL A M A TIONIl

p r O CT A M A TION!!
Whereas, Being armed and equipped with such
stock Of GOODS, as cannot fail to strike the be-
holder with bewidering amazement. and please
the fancy Of all and
Whereas, having entered the field for the FALL
and WINTER campaingn of trade, | deter
mined to repulse, if not entirely vanquish, the
great s. stem ofmonstrous prices and murderous
profits, which have settled upon our whole coun-
try like mighty Incubus, sinking the poor into
deeper depths of poverty, and dragging down the
affluent, and even driving many to distraction;
and
Whereas, have taken unusual pain in the Sc
lection of my stock, and have purchased all at
the lowest cash prices, which will enable me to
accommodate the purchaser, at the lowest posi-
Die figures
Therefore, l. SIMON H. HILB, do hereby issue
this my proclamation, to dispose ofmy new stock,
upon such terms as must give entire satisfaction
Whereunto, have this the 25th day of Septem-
Der, A. D. lsG6, and of the independence of the
United States Of America the nneieth year
placed my hand and caused the great seal to be
affixed.
$. H. hllD' SEAL
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-01-25

BY reference to our advertising colomns 1t Will
be seen that Messrs Thos. F. Minor Qate of the
firm of Minor Jones) and Thos. P. Wilkinson
have associated themselves together for the pur-
pose Of conducting general commission and for
warding business, under the name and style Of
Minor wilkinson, and have located at No. 1910
Main Street Richmond, Va. From personal ac-
qnaintance and business transactions with the
senior member of the firm. Mr.. Minor we cheer
fully bear testimony to his energy and fine bust
ness qualifications. The Junior member, Mr..
Wilkinson, is highly spoken of by the Richmond
Enquirer as an energetic business man. We there
fore take pleasure in commencing the firm of Mi
nor Wilkinson to our many readers as trust
worthy and reliable, from whom we bespeak for
them liberal patronage. See card in another
column.
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GENERAL AUCTION.

COMMISSION BUSINESS
The Undersigned, under the firm and style Of
PECK & CUSHING,
having taken the large and commodous store-room
of Mrs. B. Bolen, at the corner of Augusta street
and Spring Alley, in Stanton, for the purposeof
conducting
General Auction and Cozamsssion Business,
solicit consignments of all kinds of Goods an
Produce, to be sold either at auction or privatd
SALE at rea sonable charges.
Sales Of all kinds Of property attended eitherin
town or county II. II. PECK.
JAN 4. 1867 4. NJ. GUSHING.
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NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS
FALL & WINTER GOODS,

NEW DRESS GOOE3 kC.--Theun-
IN dersigned has just returned from The North
with large and beautiful assorted stock of
DIR ESS GOODS, of which he will enunierate
in part.
French Reps, Poplins, Mernoes, Moutlins. De-
lains, great variety; Black Dress Goods. Bonn
bazines, Alpacas, Black and Colored Silks, White
Alpaca and Merino, White goods, Swiss Musins,
Jackonet, Tarletons, Irish Linens, Linen Lawns,
Bishop and Victoria Lawns India Long Cloth,
els and Toweing, Napkins, Doyles Shakers all
wool and French Flannels. Bed Blankets, Merino
Vests for Ladies and Gentlemen, Bleached and
Brown Cotton, Shceting and Pillow case Cot
tons, &c.
Together with large AID well assorted stock
Of Notions-all very low for cash. Give me a
call before purchasing elsewhere.
Octl2- WM. n. POOLE.
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NEW EsOOKS.-Prison Life of President
~ Davis, by Craven, 'Is Davis a Traitor" by
Bledsoc ''Bill Arps' Letters, Cookery Books
Masonic Text Books, Guitar Instructions: also
Drawing Pencils, Bristol Boards, Tissue Paper
Sc, just received by
Nov Eft JONES s HCNTrC
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nfsTERs oYsT'EsEsS!!

OYSTERS o YsEEsERS.!
OPPOSITE VA. HOTEL.
The undersigned, informs the Citizens of town
and county. that he is now prepared to supply
them with Fresh Oysters, either in The she'll or BY
the gallon, or in less quantities during the whole
season.
When several bushels gallons are wanted for
any special OCCASION BY giving timely noticethey
will he promptly furnished.
Va Orders strictly attended to-.
Oct 26-tf DENNIS HARRIS.
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PARIS ILLINOIS,
By LATSHAW & provinces.

The TIMES is newly established Democratic
paper, supporting the policy OF President John
son. and devoted TO the interests Of The Vest
Its literary, local and news departments are I'M
surpassed by any country Journal in Illinois
TERMS One copy, in advance. 81 3Oi ten
copies, one Post Office address, in advance $40.
Address. LATSIIAW provinces.
Oct IL 1869. Paris III.
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A GRECyETUFsAL

The undersigned agents for II. NJ SMITH 4 CO.,
Manufacturers Of Richmond, can furnish at short
notice, any Of the following named articles at
Manufacturers prices. Reapers 4 Mowers, Grain
Drills Wind Mills, Pitts celebrated Threshing
Machines, Horse Rakes, new article recently pa
tented; Corn Shelters. Cutting Boxes. Churns,
Scales, Hay Presses. Betting of all kinds, Plough
Castings Cider Mills, &C., &c.
MCCLURE & BUMGARDNER
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ONE MILLION OFDOLLARS.

This we propose to have done on the following
terms; Two per cent. of the amount subscribed,
to be paid in so soon called for; thirteen per
cent additional, to be paid within the next three
years; the remaining eghty-fVe per cent. TO be
paid within the next ten years.
If this amount of Stock be promptly taken on
these easy terms effect negotiations which
will enable US to have its remainder taken abroad,
and which will enable at the same time, to raise
the money for the Stock taken at home upon the
Bonds of the company payable in ten years.
1t is unnecessary to say anything in regard to
the vital Importance Of tins great work. Every
properly holder within reach of the Road appre-
.ciates it
It may be proper to state, however, that cir
cumstances are more favorable now 10 the con-
struction of this work than ever before or prola-
bly, than they will be hereafter, We have already
secured a
COMPETENT CORPS OF ENGINEERS
to locate the Road from Harrisonhurg to Salem.
They will commence operations early in May
Let our people aid, in earnest and we can prom
Use them the speedy completion of an improve
ment which will do more, than any other in con-
temptation for the advancement Of our Interests.
The commissioners in each county will open books
of subscription at once, and earnestly desired
to have the stock subscribed promptly.
NJ. G.. HARTMAN. President
NAV LIT Of the Valley Railroad.
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TDDK STDVES.-I can furnish the Rural
Z ] Cook Stove manhfacturedin Baltimore. 1t is
an elegant cook-stove, and has the furthcrrcco
mendaion that any pieces broken or burnt on
can be supplied promptly by the manufacturer
1t is A heavy stove and will he sold at manuenc-
turers prices with freight added. Call and see
pattern. n 3. TENnRY,
July 3-tf Bran aeburg's old stand
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Railroads.
TO the People of the Valley

OFFICE OF THE VALLEY RAILROAD,
Staunton, April 26th, 1866.
We wish at once to push forward the Line of
Railroad which is to connect the Potomac with
the Virginia and Tennessee Road. TO do this,
we need to have stock taken in the Valley to the
extent of
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StNegaaf0ss advertisements
REAT DECL1NE IN


REAT DEGLHNE IN
VT DRY GOODS.
The Subscribers have just received q lot OF new
goods, bought since the heavy decline and they
promise to give the advantage of the fall to all
who may purchase goods from them. This prom
Use is given in good faith. and all we ask is the
opportunity to show mean what we say.
The average decline in goods is about 20 per
cent In fact some goods can and will he soda
ola prices. PIPER & FUNkHOUSER
DROWN l. BLEACHED COTTON lower than
ID they have been sold since the at
PIPER & FUNKHOUSER'S n
IMPRESS CLOTHS 4 POPLINs at greatly
IL reduced prices at
PIPER & FUNKHOUSER'S
BLACK eooP F5p At e'd p TUSK #
GHAWLS, LONG& SQUARE at exactly old,
- prices at PIPER & FUNkHOCSER'S.
A LARGE LOT or CALICOES. DELAINES
n and Flannels cheaper than ever at
PIPER & FuNKHOUSER'S.
4 counts READY Please take the hint
N and obige PIPER & FUNKHOUSER.
LIVERY BODY call and see the cheap goods
IL at PIPER FUNkHOUSERS
nov Soft &g~Spec & Vir copy
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We call the especial attention of our readers to
the notice of Fair and Dinner. proposed TO be
held by the Ladies' Memorial Association, on the
Fourth Monday of March 1867. The object is to
raise sufficient amount TO complete the work on
the Soldiers Cemetery at this place. This is a
subject Of interest to all and we know that our
readers WILL as they have ever done, respond lib
orally with such contributions MS they may be
able TO prepare, both for the Fair ands Dinner
Read the noiice-tell others about it and do all
you can to aid in this most audable undertaking.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-01-25

THE following is the solution of the puzzle
which appcard in the local column of our last
issue, which we withheld at the time for the Dur
pose OF afforaing our readers the pleasure of an
original solution
If the CRATE be empty, put coal on,
Ii the CRATE be full, stop putting coal on.
OR, as read with the hieroglvphics-
If the great m put colon
If the great B full stop putting colon