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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-28
TIE LITTLE ROBE CT WHITE,


TIE LITTLE ROBE CT WHITE. 'as
In " rao'sae'woooa cradle The baby lay a.
Us elss va ';,l s'i a5d s,i'shiag away
One sfoet on tlerfceker. she hoped TO keep, p
Her troIckseple baby fast asleep, &
~ 70 finish her. work hat night.
In every stitch Of the garment she wrought -
That loving mother fastened a thought-
a. Hoped for that little ONE
And smiled on her baby in happy pride, - y.
AS it slept III its cradle by her side
ri Till the little robe was DONE
sssasa = ~ ;ssas .s., ,,.
Then she folded up the cambric and lace, 80,
And kissed her little ones chubby face,
Ill That smiled in its infant glcc! -
She tossed it up ard down in the air;
chow pretty you'll look, little babe, when you
r7st -ay wear ,-- .--,s rg.f ~ =, .....,
That new little robe said she.
In a rosewood coffin the baby lay; - a
Its mother had wept the night away ,..i -
Watching its dying breatl:; ,...... s..5 p
With it pressed to her bosom she prayed to keep
Her darling baby from going to sleep ,1-s,.
In the cold, cold arms Of death,
They buried the babe in The garment just wrought
Whose every stit eli held hopeful tn ought ~,.s
From that loving mothers ght;
On a marble sto&e she wrought with a tear; =
''How many hopes are buried here, s5t dear -.
10 In that little robe of white't tl--
IN *n@l* q. So ~ go - 70
In the SAVIOR arms the baby lay, ai'' 81. "a
From It's rosewood coffin far away fs -le su
In the realms Of love and light; Ii G.
The angels a garment had folded about
Its little form, which will never wear out
ma seamless robe of white III ~ e5q--l
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-.sor NVeirss Gssve.-The subscriber begs
to inform the travelling public, that
from and after the first of June, 1863 he will
run q Daily Line of Coaches between StauntoR
and theabove named place, leaving the Virginia
Hotel at o'clock, a. m, arriving at the Weir
Cave in fine season. giving ample time to visit and
explore these great natural cugiosities, aud
turn in time for the train going west 10 the yir-
ginia springs = -f.l- ee i,;< -5l
Splendid eonveyances, intelligent and accom-
modating drivers will always be on hand, and no
pains will be spared to make the trip delight
full one. FARE only $500 for the round trip.
5ie9i q JOHN NJ. STANLEY, Proprietor,
:. june 3-tf Virginia Hotel Stables,
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s.LYNCHBURG CARDS.

I. H. ADAMS. W. D. ADAMS R. H. T. ADAMS.
TIL. Adams and Brothers.
i. Dealers, in WOOD, Red and White Ash,
Anthracite, Bituminous & Mountain Goals,
y ON. UPPER BASIN, LYNCHBURG, VA
Having large and weH-secured Lotand COM
modous Lumber House, we solicit consignments
of Lumber, Lime, Laths. Shingles, Hay and Grain,
on Commission. Special attention given to the
sale of Boxing Plank. Builders supplied with
worked Lumber always on hand. All coal sold
by weight
We refer to the business men of Lynchburg
generally and Majors j. A. Hartman and A. ~.
CARRIER, and 7. J. Niche, Esq, Staunton.
/. april 15-tf .-,..- ,......,
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rRENCIa CHINA, &c.-We have just
Es received the largest and protest assert,
ment of French China Ycsa Sets. and
TOILET SETS, in Staunton, and the CHEAPESI
lot of the BEST WHITE GRANITE WARE.
Call and sec for yourselves at Whites corner
Main street. PIpEh, DKAhh c. w.,
may 2o-tf
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mt atrimoni:al.-A Bachelor, p years of
Il age, having exhausted his patience in
necdlework, desires to correspond with some
young lady who is willing to take charge of his
wardrobe, and to receive for compensation hand
some and affectionate husband, and tour to Nj
agara during the honey moon For particulars
Address ~" ~ DEWITT C.sDONALDSON, 2}
sept 9-tf @h.aA guy rs Staunton, Va.
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AGENCIES, &c.
TAHfLLIpS. & GARBER' s -t44d Z
- - $50 it1rs -s.s{l
FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE OFFICE,
Gtrsza.fsaGa Eaas.yjaeiu

: :, KOUtNtSsVVOsV3 U y tsSsSVs =
We represent the Mutual Life Of New York,
with cash assets of upwards Of s'25, GEO. coo.
The Security Fire Insurance Company of New
York. capital Of Sl,OoG,000.
The Putnam Fire Insurance Company, Of Hart.
ford, capital 5000, 600.
The United States Fire Insurance Company Of
Baltimore, capital $250,0o0.
We offer services, free of charge, to the
public, to make surveys write out careful descrip-
tions Of property and applications of persons
wanting to insure in any company in Virginia OF
any other State, and Will secure safe Policy tc
cover all insurable hazards. Rates as low as in
any other company. Office opposite Young s
Kinney's Drug store. april 22-6m
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BALTIMORE CARDS, ssss J
Established in 1925.
MACKENZIE BROTHERS,
223 Baltimore ST.,
.BALIIMORE,

IMPORTERS AND tMANUEACICREHS OF
SADDLERY. HARDWARE, CARRIAGE
I GOODS, Ely NETTs, HOG SKINS, SHEEP .
" SKINS, STAINING WEBS, LINEN e
HORSE COVERS, SADDLE CLOTHS, " 35
HORSE BRUSHES, CURRY
COMBS & CURRYING CARDS, 9as4
S FINE AND COMMON RIDING ~ 4f;
BRIDES, English,
English, German and American GlRTH WEBS,
Best quality Saddlers TACKS, HAIR
NESS MOUNTlNGSsof all kinds
and qualities, Patent steam
bent Panel Tor solid ,..,,. ,-.,.
sac t'i''' 'back1 aus Ab' - = -
3 e G. G. Y s. 81 Il e s.. 1sia.
require No ironing
8 ~ i4. Superior Quality q s.ao4 i
Spol6es. Hu5s, Axles, Springs, and
Varnishes. --,,,
"ORAIDE AND SILVER LINED
MOUNTINGS.''
sHyer=EEatets e Wooden stirrups.
Mcclellan Saddle Trees. Sherman Saddle Trees,
Jenifer g. Buena Vista 90 q
Morgan 90 "@ Mexican /" I"
Utah g II ladies' 4 I'rHA.} n"
Hope, e, {. Somerset =" &c
Spanish A'-iss = a. Mems Plain &c
In fact, we keep every article in the line and
in large quantities. We have, ALSO Aeapy stock
($3o,o00) of - '''''t 0'iJ- = lf-l
CARRIAGE GOODS,
Enamelled Canvass, Dash, Patent and Collar and
Enameled Leather, Springs, tAxles, Bolts, Eel
Ices, Hubs Spokes, Shafts, Damasks, 'Varnishes,
&C., &c, in fact everything in the line.
We give personal attention to oEr stock, and
attend upon ourcnstomers in person.
| Our English and French Goods are of our own
direct Importation 81 ss'sssfFEzssf Sfssa 8Hsiss
,Hzss Orders by Mail carefully filled. IL " nv
| MACKENZIE BROTHERS,
! april Sly BALTIMORE.
| ~tISrTFF
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A man can hardly expect to reach tFe
kinpdom Of heaven SO long as he Is indebted
10 the printer.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-28

Established in 1852.
The Great Piano and Music House
W. ~ OF WASHINGTON CITY. ai tt9
10 FL N r. b LLIS, rs
30G Pennsylvania Avenue, near cor. Of 10th St..
~ Extensive assortment of new and second hand
Ia Pianos, Parlor Organs, Melodeons.
Prices Of new ones, $3.50 and upwards.
Prices of second hand ones, $50 and upwards
Sole agent for seven of the best makers of Pr
amos, also Violins, Guitars, Flutes Accordeons,
and every article in the music business. Music,
music books, strings and small articles can be
sent by mail. fs JOHN T. ELLIS,
sos Penn. Ave, Washington, D. c..
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I O7lra A. Baker. 4 58-.H.
- General Commission Merchant,
For the Sale of COUNTRY PRODUCE, and
Manufacturer Of and Dealer in Agricultural I'm
plements, Seeds and Fertilizers. Nos So and so
La. Ave. between 9th & 10th Sts., WASHING
TON D. C. Refers to
Geo W. Riggs, ESQ.,, Dr. John B. Blake, Moses
Kelley, Esq, Messrs. Sam'l Bacon & Co., Messrs.
Jackson Brother & Co., Messrs. NJ W. Gait S, Bro.
dec Ally
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Ahessspealae & Chic, RAILROAD.

ANl1essagseal6e & Clio Railroad.
~ Accommodation Passenger Train
On and after Saturday. May 10th, an Accommo--
dation Passenger Train will be run tri- weekly OF.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays leaving
Charlottesville at 4 A NJ and arriving in Richmond
at 8 so P NJ, and leaving Richmond same days,
at 8 so 2 NJ arriving at Charlottesville at 2, NJ,
The Daily Accommodation Train between Rich
mond and Gerdonsville is Withdrawn after Wed~
nesday, the 18th inst. r...-...-
Fl. D. WHITeOMB
may 20-tf Gen'l Superintendent.
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How TO AamonisI..

We must consult the gentlcst manner and
softest seasons Of address; our advice must
not fall, u like violent storm, bearing down.
and making those to droop whom it is meant,
to cherish and refresh Il must descend as
the dew upon the tender herb, or like melting
flakes, Of snow the softer it falls, the longer
it dwells upon, and the deeper it sinks into
the mind If there are few who have the
humility to receive advice as they ought, it is
often because there are as few who have the
discretion to convey it II. a. proper vehicle,
and to qualify the harshness and bitterness
of reproof, against which corrupt nature is
apt to revolt, by an artful mixture Of sweet
ening and agreeable ingredients. To probe
the wound to the bottom, with all the bold
ness and resolution of good spiritual sur
geon, and yet with all the dalicacy and tend
erness Of a friend, requires very dexterous
and mastery baud. An affabls department,
and a comp'acency Of behavior, will disarni
the most obstinate Whereas, if instead of
Calmly pointing out their mistake, We break
out into unseemly sallies of passion. We cease
to have any influence ToF .a s-
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-28

Carriages, Carri:ages.-Always on hand
~ of my own make a large assortment of
able rates. All work sold warranted. Always
on hand second tend Buggies, Rockaways, &C.,
SC. Repairing promptly attended to.
@'' -.'f ROBT II. GRAHAM, K
Repository 374, D ST., between 8 & 9--shop
AT, s ST., near D., Washington, D. G.
oct lily
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-28

Containing the largest assortment Of Office and
Household Furniture, Carpets, Bedding, Shades,
&c., Sc, to be found in any establishment in the
United States ;having large number Of Rooms
Carpeted and fttod up with complete suits of
Parlor and Chamber Furniture Of every grade
and description. Also, has constantly on hand,
during the seasons. full and complete assort-
ment of Cocoa and Straw Mattings Of every quail
ity, Chldren's Carriages Mosquito Canopies, Sc
i Hasjust made great reductions in price of Car
pets, Oilcoths, Mattings, Cottage Chamber Suits,
Wardrobes, Extension Dining Tables, Dining
Chairs, Rockers, and all other Cane-seat Chairs,
Mattresses and Bedding of all kinds, &C., sc. a
4 baa saqz. CALL AND EXAMINER! ~ sg
And be convinced that large establishment can
and does sell at as low, and lower, figures than
smaller ones. This fact is acknowledged daily
by persons who pass through my warerooms,
(whcre every article is marked in plain figures
for cash, and compare my prices with those of
other dealers: and the fact that am under heavy
expenses and employ force of assistants, does
not indicate that must charge high prices, Jas
the general impression is, but that my large
stock and increasing business require it.
p't W.-B MOSES, = 'ie, =
IPtff te' y =tsAvenue House,"is9i edt
7a5o 7th st. and Pennsylvania avenue, s4aqa.l
april ;S-6m sssyss a.q5qW Washington, D. G..
GOD FOR ONE DOLLAR. 4i
" d This advertisement and Two Dollars
and half in Greenbacks e4teff.5s .}.-.it.5
GOOD FOR THREE DOLLARS AND A HALF
sslif IN FINE FRENCH STATIONERY, az,
AT +...stlI
COYLE & TOWERS.
BOoKsELL ERs, sTATIoNERs AND ENGRA-
VERS, ~ ja't'o ieeJ sf
Nos. 814 Pennsylvania Avenue and 293 & 295 E
Street, " af. ave 'f9i vi
'''e'q .,d' faafl WASHINGTON CITY, p.
/ aa Is uoH ,1S1oinf : - D O.
,.tg5 .siasin 4 ------- 7lsi-fl r. vt-I ss-I
:; a Handsome Box containing 100 Sheets of e..
aosigteE FINE FRENCH PAPER fissf sdr
~ aei Zesssi u Z and @ as4d e v7r.
100 ENVELOPES TO MATCH, g..
Stamped with any Initial desired, and mailed,
postage paid, to any address. oct 2f-tf ~
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Be GENTLE WITH TILE, LITTLE CNEs.-Be
ever gentle with the children God has given
you watch over them constantly; reprove
them earnestly but not in anger In the Ian
guage Of Scripture, ''Be not bitter against
them" eyes, they are good boys | once
heard a kind father say, Il talk to them very
much, but do. not like to beat my children
--=the world will beat them enough 1t was
a beautiful thought. Yes, the storm will beat
upon each little head, and avarice, and mis-
: fortune will deal their unkind blows. Ae-
sersity may wiiher them, sickness may fade
cold world frown on them; but amid all LEI
memory carry them back to home where
the law Of kindness rcigned where the moth
er's reproving eye molstened with tear, anc
the father frowued "nore in sorrow than II
anger"
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d s'gs e't 1a Wine Company.
HERMITAGE NURSERIES,,

a. - RICHMOND, va.
Offer their usual large and well selected stock
of Apple, Peach, Pear, Plum, Cherry, Apricot
and other Fruit trees, embracing all the leading
varieties, also a very large assortment of Grape
Vines, including the heaviest stock of Norton,
Concord, Ives and Delaware, ever offered in the
State. i.sIt sii-r5r.e "a -gsa;t s,.3 5,.,
A full supply, of Strawberries, Raspherries
Gooseberres, Currants and other small fruits,
constantly on hand, with fine selection of Ey-
ergreen and Deeiluous Ornamental Trees, Shrubs,
Sc. 5ia.as. ts.
Catalogues furnished ond correspondence invi-
ted.} Address, raa ALLAN & JOHNSON,
P. o. Box 43S ~ General Agents.
sept,9-tf
wN. 7. STAPLES, =, Il BLAIR,
T. Staples S Co, E. muud Davenport Co
GTAFT4E1s 81 Es3.AEEe. In IL
~ GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
HOY Basin Bank. Richmond, Va
Liberal cash advances on produce in hand.
REFERENCE IS. ,. Smith, Cashier LIST National
Bank, Richmond, Va, and Davenport, Jr., Prest.
Union Savings Bank Richmond, va feb, 2G-1y*
Eg. 81 Il. A. Sgsh!et4,
Il. GO " NJ siSEON MERCHANTS
RICHMOND, VA.
gsE> Refer to General Echols and Major J..
Marshall McCue, Augusta. Hon. 4. D. Dickinson,
Prince Edward and Mckinney & Dupuy, Rich
mond, Va Staprton Office, opposite LIST National
Bank. Kichillond Office, corner Of Va, & Cary
Street. jan 9-1y*
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-28

vy,yHE GOVERNORS PROCLAMATION.
Il, His Excelency, Governor Hirsh, notifies
YOU that he has received new supply of those
good Philadelphia shop shoes and CATERS which
Recommend themselves. They are the best that
can be put up. Those that have tried them will
buy no. others. Call at
april 29-tf t. HlhoH y w.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-28

7uo PAINTING t'ssBEAUrlruL Il AIR. young
artist at the Terth street studio, building, be-
came very much .enamored. With q beautiful
lady who sat at " indew on theoppesite side
of the street. He sent most thrilling eye
glances up to her window whenever he passed
in or out of his studio At length. one day
. he saw her. on the astreet,i and: running in
breathless haste. he reached her all painting.
and gaspcd out, ooh, miss, your lovely blonde
hair. | am dying to paint it, The lady
with a quick movement, put her hand to her
head, and then holding it out with her hair at
arm S length, exclaimed Cake it there it is /!
send it back when you are through with it,
and stop staring at my window n my, husband
is dreadfully jealous, and will thrash you for
your impudencs,D The poor, artist took the
's.lovely blonde hair braids, curls and all, to
his studio and next day sent them to their
owner. He has not been on a chase for blon-
, de hair" sinee.-Boston Transcript s.4t 8
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WASHINGTON CARDS.. ~
v ii w. B. MOSES Il sbsn ,
ig gdFURNITU RE AVAREROOMS, sytg
ii taiols'sAyENUE HOUSE, 9see- Fl
Corner of Seventh ST., & Pennsylvania Avenue,
~ WASHINGTON D. c.,

THE ONLY ESTABLISHMENT OF THE KIND INiTHE
o1si riea s,CoUNTRYlY I 81 4. ssi...oe
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II sEFs 81 gsE3f ~ q *ssse ssrsgsg =,
a l9leeg srir9laial!,
h,z'AiJN ROW, VIRGINIA.

------T.= - =
Nedhes5lay':a: October 20, 1858.
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BENEFICIAL INFLUENCE OF TEA.-The
beneficial results Of the. Introduction of tea
and coffee have been strangely overlooked and
underrated. It has been, however, we'll de-
scribed as leading ITO the most wonderful
change that has ever taken place in the diet
Of modern civilized natons--a change high
" important in moral and physical point of
view. These beverages have the admirable
advantage of affording stimulus without pro-
ducipg intoxication, or any Of its evil conse-
quences. Lovers Of tea and coffee are, in
+ fact, rarely hard drinkers, and hence the use
Of these beverages has benefited both maa-
ners and morals Kaynal observes that the
use of tea has contributed more to the sobri-
ETY. of the Chinese than the severcst laws or
the most eloquent diseourses OF the best treat
. Uses on morality Tea is SO little drank in
Germany, that it acts like medicine when ta-
ken by native and persons decline a cup
of good Bohea with tNo, [ thank you, I am
quite we'll at present" 10. veg
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,SAGAcITY OF A HoRsE.-An old family
horse that had been running at will through
the streets and commons lost one Of his shoes,
and with the intelligence Of human being,
the old horse walked up to the blacksmith
shop where he had been shod for the last 20
years, ard to the best Of his ability asked the
smith to shoe him, by raising his foot and
stamping the ground. The smith being busy,
drove him away several times during the day,
and thought nothing of it. This morning on
going to the shop he found the old horse at
the door, Again he drove him off; but the
horse came back, and entering the shop, he
walked up to the anvil, and there raised his
foot. thus attracting the particular attention
of the smith, who examined the foot, and
finding it worn to the quick" kindly picked
up an old horse shoe, and fitting it to his foot,
nailed it on when the grateful animal, frisk-
ing his tail by way Of thanks, trotsed off con-
tentedly,-Naslison, ( OHIO Courier.
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$50 e S1z sEEfliIHIizSs
- ~ ~ 81 ~ ksIzEI go go
ER&Z ENsA fnr. tho RNrnsf T2R.
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JOHN ECttOLS,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-07-16
PROPOSALS FOR COAL.
WLsuIrnrnr iii n InIrz ls..A

WAsHINuTOs, D. g. July 7, ls6S. !
m S 5 o JSy ns OsS SR
parties, who wi keep on hand and deliver at the
Tor i.ncon Depot about q, iSjj three thousand QUE
hundred and twenty 1--WE tons Of merehantsble,
white ash, anthracite coal, egg size, free from
slate and dust. and to weigh 3,2p pounds I" Ih"
street. Gs,gesa seven Se about $50 tons.
teenth and Eighteenth sts,
At Russell Barracks, on &
street, betwecg y. ave, ..."..about 80 tons.
At Lincoln about so tons
various points in thc( 900. about 2,U5 tons
Separate proposals for the supply OF either Of the
above points are also invited
Bids will also be received for the delivery OF g25
wharf .
to an Inspector appoiutod by the Quarterma stnr >
Department. on or before the hrst Of october next
satisfactory evidence that they hAye made arrange
traet. W." Wv
Should single bid for tho entire quantity be ac.
Sepled, bond in the sum Of twenty thousand doll
ars' signed by the bidder and two acceptable sure
us,l VIII be requlrsd for the faithful performance
Of we contract, and proportional amount for ac-
eePttd BIDS for less quantity.
quantity coal contracted fGT twin be- pnr%b
~ open market and the difference in cost charged
Zach bidder will furnish with hsbid guarau.
equal 10 two thirds The amouat Of liz bd tRSt Ge
WILL within ten days after It's acceptance execute
contract Tor the same IN accordance with above
requirements.
Coal will be Inspected on delivery and none will
be paid for until accepted by tho Inspector
Bids are invited for the delivery Of the entIrp
w tons landed on sixth street wharf, Or before
the 18th Of October next.
Payments will be made monthly for quantity of
coal reserved ~ funds, or a. SOON thereafter ~
- Al bids Will be submitted to tho Quartermaster
General before awarding contract.
piSinIy marked 'Prdpo.Sis Tor Coal, aud axe TsiiS
Vitel 70 20 present ~ The opening q the bids,
By order Of the QusttermAateT General
J. q. MCFERRAN,
Deputy QuArteTmaAleT General,
y6-td Bvt Brig. Gen, u. s. Army.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-07-16
CUD LIVER OIL CREAM,

French Preparation, which preserves Sll the
nutritious aud medicinal qualities Of the pure oil
Ia free from all offensive taEto or smell, and
being agreeable to tho astes easily digos ted thu
ahording the patlont the full benefit Of the quantity
taken.
lSTeadlly takon mixed with watTr, th" avoid
Ing the use Of whisky other expe ps!yo or hurfnl
addition
recommended and prescribed by tho Medical
profession. Price IL hottie. For circulars, send
HYATT & Co, 10 Coz 1Iandt ST., MY.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
~ USIrEpSrArEs PAIEsT OIRiGs,,o

On the petition Of PniILIPPisR 8, BRAgkES-
RlDUg, Of NRtrJna, Pa, administratrlk Of the es-
tate Of Edward StioIen, deceased, praying Tor tue
extension OF patent granted to the said Edward
Stioren ts l2Ih day Of December, 1854. for an i'm
pTOvement In Process Of Treating the Mother
Water Of Salinos, for seven years from the eSni-
ration Of said patent, which takes place on the 18th
day OF December, 1856 $40
Patent Once on Monday, the 18th day OF November
next at ~ clock m and all persons mott fed TO
appear aud show cause, II any they have, why said
petition ought not to be granted.
Persons opposing the extension are required to
Ale In the Patent Once their objections, specially
set forth In writing, at least tpey days before the
day OF hearings alltestmony hled by either party,
to be used NJ the said hearing, must be takon nd
transmitted In accordance with the rules OF the
office, which will be furnished on application,
DISPOSITIONS and other papers, relied upon Ms tes'
timony. must BE- fled In the office t,oeatv days be-
Within ten days after iling the testimony,
Ordered, also, that this notice be pubished In the
RRPpBLIoAs aud the IatsiliQsnesr, Washington,
D. g. and ia the Post. Piltsblrg, psnnsyl
nrsI Of said publications to be at least sixty day
previous 10 the day Of hearing. =, ,..o,,u,
myT-wSw Acting Commissioner Of Patents,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-07-16

A CoLoRED man in Richmond, Va,
John Dabney by name, purchased his
freedom from his mistress Just before
the war for $4,000, agreeing to pay the
amount by instruments, During the
tendency Of the struggle he paid about
one.half Of it in Confederate currency
which was at last so deprecated in value
that his late mistress requested him tC
discontinue the payments until the
close Of the conflict. When slavery was
abolished the debt was no longer due
but, Notwithstanding he was advised
against such q course, Dabney latel,
transmitted TO his old mistress, now il
INDECENT circumstances, 5000 in green
backs, being the balance of the $1,000
he had contracted To pay.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-07-16

As many as eight millions Of ova have
been found in the roe Of q cod; there is
rarely less than 100000. The sturgeon
produces 100000; founders yield $780,
900; sole, 100000; mackerel, 100000;
herring, $4,000. Baron Cuvier states
that if the progeny Of pair of herrings
went on increasing and multiplying
without molestation or destruction Of
the ova, in twenty years itwould require
all the seas in the world to contain the
herrings that would result. If only
half the spawn came to life, and half the
young fish lived, boat could not move
in the sea.