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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-08-26
Important to Merchants.
u Wholesale AND RETAIL
CHINA, GLASS, AND WHITE GRANITE
WARE, AT CHINA HALL.

O1AA1SA, 0OAJO, AMI w i1lL UIeAY1lE
WARE, AT CHINA HALL.
The subscribers arc now receiving the largest
stock of WARE ever seen in Staunton, and they
are now prepared to make the following propo-
sition to merchants, viz:
We can and will sell the best White Granite
Ware at precisely Baltimore prices, with freight
added
Wewill only name the prices of some leading
articles.
The best White Granite Handle Teas at 90 cts
per set; the identical goods you have to pay IS
cents for at regular jobbing houses in Baltimore.
Breakfast Tea, and Dining Plates at from one
dollar, twenty-five, to one seventy five cents per
dozen. This is the BEST Granite Ware made
Covered Dishes, Ewers, Basins, Dishes. Pitch
ers Tureens, Sauce Boats, Pickles, Buffers, SC
We are willing to take theinvoice of any Job
bing house, and duplicate the bill at 10 per cent.
advance, which we think is about the expenses
incurred in shipping to Staunton.
In retailing we can sell nearly all kinds of Ware
at 40 per cent, lower than before the War, taking
the price of gold as a basis.
In connection with general assortment of
Queensware they have just received very large
lot of the best Stoneware manufactured in this
country, which they propose to sell to merchants
at Richmond catalogue prices
We have made arrangements to receive large
additions to our ste ok every week, and are deter
mined to supply any demand made upon u.s. and lat
wonderfully low prices. Our motto is
'.Quick Sales and Short Profits
april OFF PIPER. DRAKE s. co.
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WA. Central Railroad.

" Accommodation Passenger Train
On and after Saturday. May 10th, an Accommo-
dation Passenger Train will be run tri- weekly on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, leaving
Charlottesville at A NJ and arriving in Richmond
at so P NJ and leaving Richmond same DAYS,
at 80 P NJ arriving at Charlottesville at p M,
The Daily Accommodation Train between Rich
mond and Gordonsyille is Withdrawn after We'd
nesday, the 18th inst.
- II. D. WnITCOMB. 80
may 2O-tf Gen'l SUPERINTENDENT.
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niedmOnt Life insurance Com.
pany of Virginia.

e pany of Virginia.
This is a Home Institution, safely and thorough
ly organized and prepared to issue policies On all
the popular tables of the best Life Insurance
Companies in this country or Europe. 1t COM
mends itself especially to Virginia, as its agents
are always in reach and hence risk of forfeit
ing Policies for non payment-no restrictions in
bankruptcies non-forfeiting and uncontestible
after 3 years. Expenses are less than those Of
other companies; Rates lower Terms are as
liberal; being either all cash half of loan pre-
MUM, and the success exceeds that of any other
company in its start.
PHILLIPS & BERKELEY
General agents for the Valley and West Va,
Office at Valley Virginian, Stanton, Va.
June l7-6m
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ENTERS SURE CURE.

Has.ne yet failed to cure the severest
cases of Cholera, Dysentery, Cholera
Morbus, Diarrhea, Flux, Summer Com
plant in children, &c Manufactured by
W. NJ. Entler y Co., Shepherdstown, W.
Va. Price IS cents per bottle. See cir
culars. Sold everywhere. No cure no
pay. Every person should keep it con-
stantly on hand. For sale by
P H. TROUT & Co., Staunton, Va.
July Sly
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JAMES H. WATERS, .ss.sl-.
CARRIAGE MANUFACTURER,
:, lardy's Old stand,) Staunton, Va,
Will warrant all new work and will furnish it as
cheap as any shop in the cnuntry will also pay
special attention to repairing, and hopes, by
strict attention to business and fair dealing, to
merit the patronage of the public. s#
feb 12-tf JAMES II. WATERS.
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MISCELLANEOUS,
JOHN EcHoLs, II. NJ. BELL, r. H. CATLETT,
JED HOTCHKISS. 'il4 @iat ei
LNCHOIS, BELL, CATLETT s. CO.,
ll. REAL ESTATE AGENTS.
SOUTHEAST Corner of Courthouse Square, !.
STANTON, VIRGINIA. is d
JOHN EcHoLs,

We are now selling, and have a constant de-
mand for Farming, Grazing, Timber and Mineral
Lands of all descriptions, NILS, &c., and we in
vite parties having such property for SALE especi-
ally in the county of Augusta, and the Valley of
Virginia, to put the same in our hands, believing
that we possess superior advantages from our
central location and thorough knowledge of the
country, and our extensive business relations for
securing purchasers.
We make nc charge for advertising or showing
property, but when we find purchaser for it we
charge commission of five per cent, to be paid
out of the first payment made by the purchaser
nov 20-tf
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STAUNTON CARDS.
r ARGE STOCK OF
IL Spring and Summer Goods.
Just received by
I. Wi1z e Brother
Granite front.
S 7 A U TON, GINA
one of the
L4RGEST AND BEST tSELECTED
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS

L4RGEST AND BEST SELECTED
Stock of
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS
EVER BROUGHT TO THIS MARKET
These goods have been bought when they were
at the Loacea Figures, and sci be sold accordingly.
We have the latest styles of Ladies Dress Goods,
of all colors and grades, such as
Colored Alpaca, Chene Mohair Peplins, Gran
deems, Mozambeques Lenoe, Barages, Organizes
and Lawns, black and fancy dress Silks, Trim
mings and Buttons in great variety. 5000 yds.
of cahee from locents to 16s Parasols and UNI
brellas at all prices.
Our stock of Cloths, Casimercs, Satincts.
Cott0nades and Linen is complete, from IS cts
up to $500 yard.
Boots and Shoes in great variety, and at all
prices including some of the best city made shoes
for ladies and children.
la1ge lot of gentlemen and children's fur,
wool and straw Hats, at all prices. .
We also keep good assortment of Floor and
Table oil-cloth Mating, Paper and Linen Wind
ow Curtains, with fixtures complete
A large lot of Wall Paper of all kinds
All we ask is an examination of our stock and
we feel sure we can please, both as to quality and
price. SGS1 Don't forget the place,
l. WITT & BRO,
april 22-f Granite Front, Staunton, Va
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T.SOr Sale Priyately-On Very Reason
< able Terms.-My Store House on New
Street, now occupied by Young s. Kinney as
Drug Store. This is No. building and good
business stand will also sell acres of Land
inside the corporation suitable for Building or
Pasture Lots. also offer for sale my household
and kitchen furniture and good milk COW.
Apply at once to 6. G. TEAKLE.
June loft
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PIEDMONT LAND AGENCY!
DAVID D. M. DIGGS.

s,,!51'ce, StonardsviNe, Greene County, Ia,
i AFFERS for sale great many desirable farms,
~ many highly improved, Conway, South
) lift Run and Rapid Ann rivers, being prinei
ply in the counties of Greene Albemarlc
orange, Louisa, Madison and Culpeper, Merchant
s;rist and Mills, three Doctors stands, good
Il and practice; Tanneries, Mineral Ores;
&c interest in Raleigh Springs. &C., SC.
une 3-tf D. D. NJ. DIGGS.
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YOTICE.-The Books and Accounts of

-YOTICE.-The Books and Accounts of
~ GEu. L. PEYToN & CO., of the vr-
,n,a Hotel, are in my hands for settlement and
collection forthwith All having claims against
lie Hotel will present them properly authentica-
I'D. All knowing themselves to be indebted will
observe this notice, as have no authority to in
,;t'ge. BOLIVAR CHRISTIAN.
may 2O-tf
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W irginia Central Railroad.
W. SIMMER SiIUENIIIE Yhn !

OOMMER 10IIOW-
Trains will be run on this road on and after Mon
day, June lst: f
NAIL TRAIN leaving Richmond for Covington
daily Except Sundays at 15 a. m. and arrives
at Covington as Z: 25 p. m.
ACCOMMODATION TRAIN between Char
lottesville and Richmond on Mondays, Wednes-
days, and Saturdays. Leaves Charlottesville at
a. M. Leaves Richmond, returning, at 8 ; 80 p.
m.
The Mail Train connects with trains of Orange
and Alexandria Railroad for Washington, Bati-
more and New York; also for Lynehburg Knox
vile, Memphis, New Orleans, Mobile &c. At
Staunton, with Stage-coaches for Augusta White
Sulphur, Harrisonburg, Winchester, SC. At Go
shen, with coaches for Natural Bridge, Lexing-
ton, Rockbridge Baths, &C.. coaches for Bath Al
UNI, Warm, Hot. and Healing Springs. At Cow
ington, with coaches for White Sulphur, Red Old
Sweet, and other springs in tho Trans Allegheny
section; and for Lewisburg Union, and Charles
ton, Kanawha. 10.
Freight Trains daily except on Sunday
H. D. WIIITCOMB,
june 17-tf General Supt. Va C. r. r..
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RICE. GEEaFs 81 CO.'S.
GENERAL REAL ESTATE AGEN

q GENERAL REAL ESTATE AGENCY =
oFF1cE-(second story MAIL BUILDINGS,
HAGERSTOWN, MD.
The attention of persons having in Maryland,
Pennsylvania Virginia, Southern or Western
Lands for sale is respectfully invited to the ad-
vantages, offered by this Agency.
.4 ALL PROPERTIES
placed upon our books for sale will receive full
benefit of our extensive advertising facilities
with the understanding, that in no event
will any charge be made unless
sale is effected. q a.s
Persons wishing to purchase FARMS, MILLS,
Town and other properties, located in the
Great Shenandoah Valley,
will find it greatly to their advantage to examine
the lists consisting of over
$2,OOO,OOO
WORTH OF PROPERTY
found upon the catalogue of this Agency. Cata-
logues sent to any Post Office address free Of
charge upon application. june lott
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SEYMOUR & BLAIR.

r, being reduced to certainty that the above
H. med gentlemen will be successful in the coming
+. ,;tion, and being well and favorably known as
tcsmen and public benefactors, they in regard
t the past services Of the senior partner of this
r.rncr therefore contemrlates retiring from the
s. y Goods business.
IN doing SO he is making great sacrifice of
a;~ own interest, but patriot and statesman,
he does not feel justified in declining the honor,
particularly at the present crisis, when sour
e"'.ntry stands in need Of good and true men to
..ve her from ruin and Instruction.
Nc will, therefore, from this day offer en-
sirc stock of goods, not less than Si6 600 worth,
~ PRIME COST AND CARRIAGE,
FOR CASH.
che stock consists principally of Dress Goods
of all descriptions, such Us
hMBROIDERIES,
Das CASSIMERES.
WHITE GOODS,
SHOES,
BOOTS,
HATS,
NOTIONS
MATTINGS,
FLOOR AND 4.
- STAIR CARPETS,
OIL CLOTHS,
&c. &c, &C., &c.
nas~Don't forget the place, at s'Crawford's
rner.' HlLD NELLER.
;uly 29-tf
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sfnce of Augusta County Fair,
1.,,,n

" d y II 7 I 1cUO.
There will be a FAIR held on the Grounds of
zhs augusta County Fair, near Staunton, Va, ON
THE 9th, 2sth and 10Th of OCTOBER,
asiS. The Premium Lists viii be ready in few
i. VS. A spirited competition for the honors of
vAyelssnee in every branch of industry is earnest
Ay invited By order of the Board of Directors.
nsfs JED. HOTCHKISS,
'uiy lott .s Secretary
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MISCELLANEOUS.
MISCELLANEOUS.
"a OSAD Ais.
.ANg THE GREAT
Blood Purifier.

. ADALIs,
1As THE GREAT
Blood Purifier.
Cures
sCR0FULA IN IT'S VARIOUS FORMS,
such as
Consumption in its earlier stages, Enlargement
and liberation of the Glands, JOINTS Bones,
Kidneys, Uterus, Chronic Rheumatism,
Eruptions of the Skin, Chronic Sore
Eyes, &C., sc.
s Y P II I L T 8,
IN ALL ITS FORMS.
Disc Asses OF " O M b N,
Loss of appetite, SICK Headache, Liper Compliant,
Pain an the Back, Imprudencc IN life, Gravel,
GENERAL BAD HEALTH,
and all diseases of the
BLOOD, LIVER, KIDNETS 4 BLADDER.
Il II is Perfect Renovation.
Hea- ROSADALIS eradicates every kind of
humor and bad faint, and restores the entire sys-
tom to a healthy condition.
+ Hegs IF IS PaRFECTLY HARMLESS, never produ-
cling the slightest injury.
neA. It is not a secret Quack Remedy. The
articles Of which it is made are published around
each bottle.
Recommended by the Medical
Faculty and many Th0sas-
ands of our best
sa. s@lsbi Citizens.
gsAp For Testimonials Of remarkable cures, see
ssRosadalis Almanac'' for this year.
Prepared only by
DR.. J. J. LAWRENCE & CO..
80 244 Baltimore Street,
y. y ''7s BALTIMORE, Nd.
n 9al For sale by Druggists everywhere.
I july 16-1y
r uri&e's Iron Works Is srnrov :.
VIM A. BURKE, Proprietor,
NOTICE--Persons having Threshing Machines,
Reapers, Mowers, Drills, &C., needing repairs,
can have them done in the very best style and
workmanship, at Burke's Iron Works at short mo-
tice l keep constantly on hand repairs for all
the leading machines in the country at manufac-
turer's prices. hayea supply of sections for the
following machines:
Buckeye Reaper and Mower,
Mccormick &C ss
Wood :.
Union
Also all the repairs for
Pitts and Sweepstakes Threshing Machines,
Bickford and Hufman's Grain and Guano Drill.
Terms CASH. W. A. BURKE.
nsA. am still putting up the best LIVINGSTON
PLOWS made in the State
june lift WM A. BURKE.
Culver Plated Casters and ICE PITCH
~ ERS for sale by
MERRIKEN s. WALLER
T. - WARD. G. B. BRIsCOE.
~ IDEON CARRIER, with
~ WARD ~ BEsESCOE.
GENERAL
CCMNEISSION NERCHA MIS-
AND
WHOLESALE LIQUOR DEALERS,
No. So South Charles Street,
Baltimore, ND.
Liberal Advances made on Consignments. Or
ders promptly attended to. Constantly on hand
cholce old Liquors, Native Wines and Brandies,
Alcohol, &c. iune Aft
W THE PUBLIC-The subscriber has ap
u pointed Henderson M. Bell, ESQ.,, of staun-
ton, va, his General Agent and Attorney intact
Tor the settlement of all business matters in which
ne IS parry and requests all whom it may CON
Germ TO communicate with him.
oo- JOHN LEWIS PEYTON,
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AYew NOyeIs.-Dora, Malbrook, Fairfax,
Az Brakespeare, Poor Humanity, Norwood,
..,ln Milton and his Times, Not Wisely But Too
!. ILL Jeanie's Quiet Life Sooner or Later,
DICKENS & WAFEkLEY NOVELS-cheap
editions, received by HUNTER s. NOWLlN.
may 27-tf
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VI HILLIPS & CARRIERS
FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE OFFICE,
St0at7et03a. Ti9'gi31iN.

We, represent the Mutual Life of New York,
with cash assets of upwards of $25, 00O, 900.
The Security Fire Insurance Company of New
York, capital Of $1,0o0,0o0
The Putnam Fire Insurance Company of Hart
ford, capital $500, 600.
The United States Fire Insurance Company of
Baltimore, capital $25O,000.
We offer our services, free of charge, to the
public, to make surveys, write out careful deserip
tons of property and applications of persons
wanting to insure in any company in Virginia or
any other State, and will secure safe Policy to
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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REFORMATION WANTED

REFORMATION WANTED
j. Of Isaac Brady, who was owned by VIM.
or Billy Palmer of staunton, Va. When last heard
Of he was preacher Of the Baptist church, and
highly respected, from all that can learn. He
was sold from me in Virginia-whea was quite
child and anything concerning his whereabouts
would be highly appreciated by his zen.
THOMAS Brady,
Care of H. c. Ezekiel, Esq,
Lock Box 1l30,
Cincinnati, Ohio
P. S. Leave information at Simon Hilbs store
or this Office. july 22-tf
T AND AGENCY AT THE WHITE SULPHUR
IL SPRlNGS.-We respectfully state to all
persons desirous of purchasing land in the State
of West Virginia, that we have established a
Gland Agency" at the White Sulphur Springs,
and are prepared to accommodate them to any
class Of lands. Those DESTROYS of disposing Of
the whole part of their lands, either by sale
or rent, would do well to place them in our hands
HOFFMAN & POOLE.
feb 26-tf
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RAILROAD. &C.
4 Y s 81 81 sS ;zEEszz SS359

- 81 lll - - I ID eE29a
1867. IIo for the West. 1867
1NREAT NATIONAL DOUBLE TRACK
W ROUTE FOR
st. Louis, Mo-, Cleveland, Ohio,
Memphis, Tenn, St. Paul. Minnesota,
Cincinnati, Ohio, Detroit, Michigan
Indianapolis, Ind, Chicago, ILL.,,
Louisville, KY, Kansas City, Mo-,
Pittsburg, Pa, Carlo Illinois,
and all principal Cities West and South west, via
the BALTIMORE s. OHIO RAILROAD and its
Connecting Roads. arrangements hare been made,
oy which passengers going West can purchase
through tickets (of the Virginia Ceniral) for all
Points at the ticket Offices at Staunton or Waynes
bero'; by SO doing they will save from SIS to $40.
on each through ticket, besides avoiding all from
BILE and expense of checking Baggage and Omni
bus transfers, re- as there is only one change of
cars between Baltimore and Cincinnati or Indian
apolas, and but tsco to St. Louis, Chicago Terra
Haute &c., besides ELEGANT PALACE SLEEP
ING CARS On all night trains, this route is there
fore the most desirable, especially for Families
and ladies travelling alone.
Passengers with Western through tickets pur-
chased at the above named offices have the priyi-
lege of visiting Baltimore without entra Expense
and then resuming their journey West.
This is the only Route, which can check Baggage
from washington CITY 10 all w eStefn cities.
Three Daily Fast E1press Trains from Washing
on and Baltimore to al poiats West, leaving
Washington city as follows: Mail Line, 7,4a, q.
m. Fast Line, 4,3O, p. m. Express Line, S,45,
p. m.
The above trains making close connections as
Wheeling, Columbus and Parkersburg, with all
Western Railroads, for all points.
Passengers leaving on Saturdays will go through
by this route, without laying over Sundays,
nc o11.IU of 1ocfi
other route. tsi-s+ ;t, l..l,
For tickets and further information apply to
W. J. Hunter, Ag't Va, Central Railroad Staun-
ton and to VIM. Wallace, Agent Va, Central
Railroad at Waynesboro, or to
f7 LOUIS ZIMNIER, 3D. ...
Gen'l Southern Agent, B. s. 0. R. r.,
Greensboro, n C.
L. NJ COLE, General Ticket Agent, B. s. o. R.
R. Baltimore, Md.
j. l. WILSON, Master Transportation, 3. & o
r. R. Baltimore, Md.
august Ally
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-
SAMUEL CHILD & CO.,
20 No. Charles ST., Baltimore, Md.
PLATED TEA KNIVES,
with Pearl and Ivory Handles, ia cases.
PLATED, PEARL AND IVORY HANDLE
NUT PICKS, in case.
IVORY TABLE AND DESSERT KNIVES,
~ia in dozens.
PLATED Butter Dishes.
ss Tea Sets,
Coffee Urns, In sets to match.
&C Tea Trays,
JArANNED TEA TRAYS AND WATERS,
in sets or singy.
BLOCK TIN COFFEE URNs,
BLOCK TIN CHAFFING DISHES.
Plated Nut Cracks,
some very beautiful, in cases.
PLATED CASTORS-5, 6 and Z Bottles.
+" Breakfast Castors-3 and Bottles
+" Syrup Pitchers.
" Fruit Bowls and Dishes.
FRENCH CHINA
Dinner and Tea Sets.
PLAIN WHITE CHINA
Dinner and Tea Sets.
BLUE INDIA CHINA Dinner Sets
INDIA CHINA Punch Bowls, Vases, &c.
FRENCH, Ditto.
Chamber Sets,
French and English China
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building and Pasture Lots for
- Sale.
We offer for sale number of Building and Pas
ture Lots on the South side of the Parkersburg
road. We have already sold ten building Lots to
Plats may be seen on application to W. J. Shumate,
or at the Offices of ALEX. Fl. II. STUART,
JOHN B. BALDWIN,
Attorneys,
june 12-tf Staunton, Va
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RICHMOND CARDS.

W. =. STAPLES, J. II. BLAIR,
VI inc late hrm OF William of the late firm of Ed
I. Staples & Co. mund Davenport 8. CO
GTAPLES e. BLAIR.
~ GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
HOY Basin Bank, Richmond, Va
Aioerat cash advances on produce in hand.
REFEnENcE:-S. B. Smith, Cashier 1st National
Bank, Richmond, Va. and J. Davenport, Jr, Prest.
Union Savings Bank, Richmond Va feb. 2G-ly*
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TOlan A. Baker,
y General Commission Merchant,
For the Sale of COUNTRY PRODUCE, and
Manufacturer of and Dealer in Agricultural I'm
plements, Seeds and Fertilizers. Nos 88 and 80
La. Ave- between 9th & 10th Sts., WASHING
TON, D. C. Refers to
Geo. W. Riggs, Esq, DIR. John B. Blake, Moses
Kelley, ESQ.,, Messrs. Sam'l Bacon & Co., Messrs
Jackson Brother s. Co., Messrs. NJ. w Gait s. Bro
dec 4-lY
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GROCERIES, store and for sale
VI cheap for cash, or country produce,
500 Sacks of Liverpool Salt
8 Hogsheads of Cuba and Porto Rico Sugars,
2 Hogsheads of Moasses ~
10 Barrels Of Sugar, brown and white,
Java, Rio and Manila Coffee,
Wholesale and Retail 4et
NJ Y. PARTLON,
Opposite Depot,
nov 13-tf Staunton, Va.
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TXTnl. Mnabe & Co..
w Manufacturers of First Premium, Gold
Medal, Grand, Square and Upright
PIANOS. Baltimore,
These instruments having been before the pub
lie for the past thirty years, have, upon their
cellence alone, attained an uprchased gre-emnencc
that pronounces them uneaqualled. Their TONE
combines great power. richness, sweetness, and
fine singing quality, as well as great purity of in
tonation and harmoniousness throughout the en-
tire scale Their TOUCH is plant and elastic,
and is entirely free from the stiffness found in so
many pianos, which causes the performer to so
easily tire. In WORKMANSHIP they cannot be
excelled. Their action is constructed with care
and attention to every part therein that characteri
yes 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 equality
unaffected in their melody; in fact they are con-
structed ssNot.for a year-6m forever" All our
Square Pianos have our new Grand Scale and A
giraffe Treble.
N. B. Prof E. L. IDE, sole Agent for Angus
ia county. is by special arrangement enabled to
furnish the above celebrated instruments, at low
est Factory prices. lie has also an assortment
of second hand Pianos, and Parlor Organs from
the best Factories Rooms at Piedmont Insurance
Office, opposite DE-. Young's Drug Store, Staun-
ton, Va. =
march lily
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WASHING MACHINE!!
~ .t1, ALSO THE


CHALLENGE WRINGER.
Price SO and $l2 each as to Size.
Send three cent stamp for circulars. If used as
per PRINTED DIRECTIONS and it does not WASH
CLEAN, or I'M URES ANY ARTICLE can be re-
turned (f in good order) and money refunded
Arlington Depot, Orange Railroad, Nelson coun-
ty, Va. J. J. HITE, Agent.
AMHERST c. H., Va, JAN 2ad 1868.
Mr. J. J. HirE-Sir: have used the Chal-
lenge Washing Machine for more than month";
and am pleased to say that it has proved itself in
every way satisfactory. I recommend it to all
who wish desirable and cheap Machine
The Wringer is also as perfect and in every way
as serviceable as the Machine.
Mrs. E. L. WHARTON.
BALCONY FALLS, P. o., RooKBRIDGE Co., VA,
January 18th, 1868.
DEAR SIR: Mrs. Baldwin is delighted with
the Machine, and says she would not take $50
for the simple Washer G. c. BALDWIN.
100 like the above can be furnished.
fph 06-6rn
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Carriages, Carriages. Always on hand
" of my own make large assortment of
frst-class Carriages which will be sold at reason
able rates. AL work sold warranted. Always
on hand second tend Buggies, Rockaways, &C.,
&c. Repairing promptly attended to.
7n7mait ROBT. H. GRAHAM,
Repository 374, St., between s. 9-shop
All, s ST., near D., Washington, D. G.
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