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The New York herald., 1868-04-20
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

CyOMErBiNG NEW-FREE FROM RISK AND COMPs-
opA manufacturing business OF nrst class character,
unlimited sale, requires aciive business
with capital 10 conduct New York, Philadelphia
Eastern city viii pay in each place. with moderate capital
YlCO,OO0 per To snch capitalist salary OF
$5 Quo win paid. Address NJ woodman, box 2s Herald
once.
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MACHINERY.

A RARE BUSINESS oPPORTUNITY.-FoR SALE ALL
N part Of the Machinery and Fixtures and eighteen
horse Engine and Boiler, nearly and in prime
orde with transfer OF Lease premises for three from
April inst, New jersey Railroad avenue Nos lb and
III; building three story brick 40y0 feet, with lssl5 fee,
lot o0rqS. Inquire on the premises
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LyOR SALE-A GROCERY STORE, STOCK, FIXTURES,
II Horse and Wagon and five years Lease, Of am
and Woodruff street South Brooklyn Inquire
the store.
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IA snd second hand all styles and sizes; Planer Lates.
Anvils Vices Sbafting Tools and M.chpery all descrp
BROOKLYN.
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IIOI SALE-STOCK, FIXTURES AND FIVE YEARS.
Lease of Liquor Store good location, west side must
sold. Also desirable places Apply TO THOs.
ELLIOTT, l37 Beecker street
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A s. CAMERON 4 Co.-STEAN PUMPS FOR BOIL
"a ers factories steamships, mines, tc Foot OF Ess,
Twenty third street, New York.
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FINE ARTS.
F'sE Ah's'
AT MINER a BARKER'S ART GALLERY,
No. $40 broadway,
NOW ON EXHIBITION DAY AND EVENING,
jff., SEEAT NATIONAL WORk OF ART,
BY FERDINAND PAUW ELS,
NJ ADitvn

Enti,ledth NEW REPUBLIC,
rsrrascpnr the Proclamation of Emancipation p the United
es,u- Portraits OF Washington, Lincoln Henry Ware
Beeocr .siusha A. Grow and about thirty other life size
Almes Tns picture pronounced by artists the and
the finest OF its character exhibited ID
the Also collection OF hne modern o.
Pau,u ~ Robe +. verboeekhover, H. Schaefes Da u
Col ne koler L. Van knyck, Charles n. Webb, w. Yer
sshiIuy, iflens and others
! A. n. HUYYETTER, Proprietor.
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C,TOCK OF DRY GOODS WITH FIXTURES AND
Lease Of Store for sale In the city Of sprngned Mass
unsurpassed in the cy lease has five years to run store
fitted ap for rst class rade is doing good cash business
which easily be to l2 0V more per annun
Possession given Immediately if desired The best reasons
given for selling.
This opportunity for profitable investment by any
enterprising business man.
oalce
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A HANDSOME VELVET PARLOR AND OTHER CAR.
pcs house 20,JO feet also rich, satin covered
wood Furniture Can be Monday, April 20 at ~ tnew
No.) West Forty-nft street, Fifth avenue.
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JNOR SALE-ONE or THE OLDEST AND BEST BAKE
In the Sixth ward, present retiring from tbs
basincss For TERMS &C., apply to ISAAC T. TATE No J6
Sixth avenue.
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NRUG STORE FOR SALE, VERY CHEAP-WELL LO
~ Gated the leading of this
at @ Eighth avenue between Foyelshth and Forty ninth
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(tOAL YARD FOR SALE-SITUATED UP TOWN, NEAR
~ Third avenue, 10 blocks from rivcr long
lease of lots; brick stable sheds Ad
| dress Coal Dealers, Herald Office
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INRuG STORE FOR SALE-GREAr INDUCEMENTS
~ onered to cash customer for few days Particulars
bl6 Broome street. -
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G1 000 BEING UNABLE TO ATTEND TO ALL
plOOO. the business partner will be taken with the
above amount. Apply to n0wEs CO., No. Dey street,
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A CIGAR STORE FOR HANDSOMELY FIT
N ted doing good business, and In good location.
Apply at lis Fulton street, Brooklyn.
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ENOR SALF-PEEvIOUS TO REMOVAL, col NTERS
Desks, Show Cases, OBcc Raings Drug Drawers, Sash
Signs Shelving, &c must be sold. Apply 10 JAMES HODGE
30 Janc street, door of Eighth
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EoR sALE-THE LEASE STOCK AND FIXTURES OF
IL awen established grocery and hardware
easy. Address 3. A. @. Jersey City Post Office.
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A WELL ESTABLISHED JEwELRY STORE, IN A
"A first class location for sale cheap Apply 10 G. W.
PLATT 22 John street, or to NJ T. HAWKINS 50 Pine street
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| E,OR sALE-Boor AND SHOE STORE, WITH LEASE
| II Apply at 461 Grand street.
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iuRsT or NAY, OR BEFoRH.-FURNIrURE NovEp
and stored ~ modsrate raies, BY
srpss rhirtyonb street. s,1 avee and Brcsdwsy, sis
siiona Banh
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-05
D2.u Goods.
GPRENG GOODS!
y Look to Your Interest

GREAT BARGAINS
Piper, Drake s. Co. have received, and will
continue to receive every few days, additions to
their already fine stock of Goods and as ''ttes
think they haze the incest trade I'm toaon' they are
compelled to keep first class goods as they have
always done, and can and will sell them at fail
prices.
They will also keep what merchants call ''sec-
onds' which are, in some instances, pretty fair
goods, but can general thing, be sold for less
than first class goods cost.
They do not propose to sell seasonable goods at
cost for if they did their friends would not be-
lieve them, but they do promise to sell as loac as
any other house. for the same class of goods.
They have just received a splendid lot of
Beached and Brown Cottons,
which they can sell very reasonable
They have also just received splendid lot OF
Cotton Yarns, which they are selling at lower
rates than since the war, for CASH.
vTVFEE FxRM OF s. n. Giles & Co. was
IL dissolved on the LIST day of January, 1868,
by the purchase of the entire interest of the con-
Germ, by S. N. Giles and Henry Forrer The
business will hereafter be conducted under the
style and firm of
GILES s. F<3RRER.
We feel thankful to our friends for past favors
and solicit continuation of their patronage,
promising, our part, to do all we can to render
satisfaction. We haze reduced the prices on all
goods except staples.
jan 2l-tf GILES s. FORRER.
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Ly7achbas9g Advertisements.
vEvHE WASHINGTON HOUSE.
Il LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA
I'm NaxN EEsaua AS

Beng the owner of this valuable property
have taken charge of it on my own account with
the DETERMIN ALTON of making it a FIRST
CLASS HOTEL in all of its departments hav-
ing had it thoroughly reftted and furnished so as
to accommodate both ladies and gentlemen with
all conveniences and comforts
The table will be kept we'll supplied at all meals
with the best that the MARKET will AFFORD
while the bar will be furnished with the purest
OF Liquors, Vines, &c. and neither surpassed by
any in Virginia.
The services of Mr.. M. P Bedsoe have been
secured to take charge as principal manager as
sisted by Mrs. NJ ]. Gibbs, both of them highly
capable Of conducting the business of hotel keep
ing, and being well known such I can with
confidence assure the public that in patronizing
the house, they will have no cause to complain.
The omnibus will attend the Depots regularly
them to depots free of charge. Being centrally
located, convenient to the principal business of
the place, with the Post-ofice in the building and
with first class accommodations at reduced rates,
l confidently expect a fair share of patronage
from my friends and the public.
I. G. S. FERGUSON.
Lynchburg, Va, Feb. s. 1868.
feb1l-6m
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Dissolution.

NOTICE.-The partnership of Roberts. Mel
~ son & Co: was dissolved on the lst day O
May, 1867 by the sale of the interest of ST. i. @
Roberts to the other partners. All persons in
debted to the old firm are notified that promp
settlement is required
The business will hereafter be conducted in thu
name OF Parkins. Nelson s. Co., and the propri-
etors nope, by diligent attention to business to
merit the patronage of the public.
Ihey have placed their whole establishment
under the superintendent of an experienced
mechanic, and pledge themselves to give entire
repair work
They manufacture the cheapest and best plows
IN the State of Virginia. They also manufactur
the unrlvalled Planter Cooking Stoves at Balti
more prices.
They have lately erected a Corn and Plaste.
Mill and will endeavor to keep constantly
hand supply of Ground Plaster.
To suit the convenience of purchasers they will
take, in exchange for their manufactures, Pro
duce of all kinds at market prices
june Lift PARKINS, NELSON & co.
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Marriage Guide.
ITOUng,S Great PLY

VOung's Great Physiological Work,
Il or every one his own Doctor-being a Pri-
vate Instructor for Married Persons, or those
erything concerning the Physiology and Rela-
tons of our Sexual System, and the Production
or Prevention Of Offspring including ali the new
discoveries never before given in the English Ian
valuable and interesting work. It is written in
plain language for the general reader, and is IL
Illustrated with upwards of one hundred engra-
wings: All young married people, Or those con-
pediment to married life should read this book
1t discioses secrets that every one should be ac-
quainted with. Still it is book that must be
kept locked up and not lie about the house 1t
will be sent to any one on the receipt of Fifty
Gents. Address DR.. VIM. YOUNG,
No. 4l6 Spruce Street, above Fourth,
july 9-1y Philadelphia.
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FUTURE REVISION AND AMENDMENT.


Any amendment or amendments to the Con-
stitution may be proposed in the Senate and
House of Delegates; and if the same shall be
agreed to by a majority of the members elected
to each Of the two Houses such proposed
amendment or amendments shall be entered on
their Journals, with the ayes and noes taken
thereon, and referred to the General Assembly
to be chosen at the next general election of SEN
ators and members of the House of Delegates,
and shall be published for three months previous
to the time OF making such choice and fin the
General Assembly SO next chosen as aforesaid
such proposed amendment or amendments shall
be agreed to by majority of all the members
elected to each House, then it shall be the duty
of the General Assembly to submit such pro-
posed amendment or amendments to the people,
in such manner and at such times as the Gen
eral Assembly shall prescribe; and if the people
shall approve and ratify such amendment or
amendments by a majority of the electors quail
fed to vote for members of the General Assem-
bly voting thereon, such amendment or amend
ments shall become part of the Constitution.
AT the general election to be held in the year
1888, and In each twentieth year thereafter,
and also such time as the General Assembly
may by law provide, the question shall there
be convention to revise the Constitution and
amend the same?" shall be decided by the elect.
OrS Quallhed to vote Tor members OF the ueherd
Assembly; and in case majority ofthe electors
SO qualified voting at such election shall decide
in favor of a convention for such purpose, the
General Assembly at its next session shall pro
vide by law for the election of delegates to such
convention Provided, That no amendment OF
revision shall be made which shall deny or il
any wayimpair the right of suffrage or any civic
political right as conferred by this Constitution
except for causes which apply equally to al
persons and classes without distinction.
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Il AuctlOn House.
We have removed our Auction House to the
Wharf Row, 2 doors north of the bridge, on Au-
gusta street, where we propose con Quoting on an
AUCTION & COMMISSION BUSINESS,
in all its branches
Consgnments of all kinds are respectfully So
hcited. We will attend to the sale of all kinds
OF property in the town and country.
Regular sales at auction every Wednesday and
Saturday evening at our Store Room, and every
Saturday morning in front Of the Court House
We refer, by permission, to any Gentleman in
Augusta county PECK & CUSHING,
jan 14-tf Auctionaers
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VG7'gS2al0 Central -ROSZ7'0Gd.
% - -
HHANGE OF SCHEDULEy-On q

" after Wednesdays March 18th, the trains
on this road will run as follows:
Mail I'rain-Leaves Staunton for Richmond
Except Sundays at 925, a. m.
Leaves Staunton for Covington-on MONDAYS,
Wednesdays and Fridays, at 3.4S, p. M
Arrive at Staunton from Richmond 8 Is %. ms.
Arrive at Staunton from Covington, Tuesdays.
Thursdays and Saturdays, at 9.O5, a. m.
Freight Trains Way-freight. eastward-Mon-
days, Wednesdays. and Fridays at AS, a. NJ
Through freight leaves eastward, except Sun
days, at l, p. m.
Western freight leaves Tuesdays, Thursdays,
and Saturdays, at p. m.
Through freight from Baltimore via Powhatan
Steamboat or 7 rk River Railroad and Rich
mond to and from New York, via Old Domin-
ion Steamship Company, to and from Boston, via
Metropolitan Steamship company, solicited. The
company gives through receipts by these lines
and no other. II. d. WHITCOMB,
marriott General Supt. Va c. r. r.
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Iron, Brass ana Steel WO3'k;.

TIyHIE UNDERSIGNED would respectful
i ly inform the citizens of Staunton, and the
public generally, that he has opened SHOP on
Water street. between the residence of Owen G.
Morris and the Furniture rooms of j. A. Bickle
& Co., where he will be prepared to do all kinds
of Job Work in
IRON, BRASS AND STEEL,
repair Door Locks, Guns and Pistols, and will
have in connection with the above, a FOUNDRY
for making all kinds of Brass Castings, Boxes,
&C., for machinery. He will manufacture wrought
Iron Crates for cellar doors; erect wrought Iron
lied Lighting Rods. This rod excels all others
now in use; it will always remain bright and
clean and never corrodes or rusts; thus present.
ing neat and ornamental appearance on the
building worth more than its cost as matter of
ornament, to say nothing about its sure protection
against lightning.
All of the above work will be done on the
shortest notice and in neat and workmanlik
manner; The patronage of the public is respect
mario GEORGE A. soHoPPERT.
DURKE's IRON WORKS,
I'D STAUNToN, VA
VIM. A. BURKE, Proprietor,
Iron Founder, Machinist, and Manufacturer of
Ploughs, Plough Castings, Mill Gearing,
Iron Railing Saw Mill Fixtures Sor-
ghum Mills, Hollow Ware Gas
and Water Pipes, Stoves,
Crates, Tenders
Horse Hay Forks, Wheelbarrows, Wagon Boxes,
and Agricultural Implements generally.
[ take this method of returning thanks to my
friends and the public for their very generous
support during the past year. with the assurance
that nothing in my power shall be left undone to
merit their favors during the present year, I hope
by strict attention to BUSINESS with increased ia
ciities, to meet more promptly the wants of my
patrons than heretofore. Respectfully
jan i4-tf VIM A. BURKE.
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M. PEERS.
q. Oate Peers 6 Henning,)
Commission Merchant.
No. 1906 s. 1903 Franklin Street,


RICHMOND, VA.
will sell Tobacco, Hay and Flour at q per
cent; all other PRODUCE at 5 per cent, and in
all cases make Prompt Retaaras LIBERAL AD-
vANcEs made on all consi gnments when desired.
GRAIN BAGS furnished without extra charge.
will attend to the sale of all kinds of Live
Stock.
augusta Couaaty.-Colonel D. S. Bell Fishers
vile; B. j: Craig, R. s. Hernsberger, Mt. Me-
ridian; j. F.. Lewis, Port Republic; Mr. J. H.
Plecker, Spring Hill; Messrs Shumake & john
son, Mt Sidney.
Rochangha"a County-Mr j. S. Roller.
Rlchmond.-J. NJ. Goddin, Cashier Planters
National Bank, and Baughman Bros.
jan7-1y
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NOkD'S HOTEL,
Il (FORMERLY PowHATAN,)
Corner Broad, Eleventh., and Capitol Streets,
RICHMOND VIRGINIA.
First Class Board Only $3.50 per Day.
Having purchased The Powhatan Hotel Prop
erty, $50 long and favorably known to the trav-
cling pubiic(), and having Thoroughly Repaired
and Retarnished 1t NTH peac Furniture, Bedding,
&C., offer to my old patrons and the public gen
orally, the comforts of HOME. With compe-
tent Clerks, polite and attentive servants, and
with my long experience in the Business. I think
can safely guarantee satisfaction to my guests
The location of my house-being situated in
sight of the beautiful Capital grounds, surround
ed by fashionable residences and within few
moment walk of our most prominent business
thoroughfares-makes it convenient for persons
visiting the city on business, and attractive for
those who come for pleasure.
My rooms are large and comfortable and my
Table will compare favorably with that of any
Hotel in the State
With the improvements | have made condu-
Give to the health and comforts of my visitors,
and intending to devote my entire attention to
them, feel assured that the House will be sus
tanned upon its own MERITS.
confidently appeal to the public for a gener-
Gus patronage. A. j. FORD, Proprietor,
late Exchange and American Hotels,
feblS-tf Richmond Va
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Tailoring.

TAILORING! TAILORING !.-.Tbe
Il co-partnership heretofore existing between
Graves q Sprinkle has been mutually dissolved
and the business will hereafter be conducted bv
He has reduced his prices for cash. and will do
al kinds of work pertaining to the tailoring bust
ness, In the very best manner, and at figures 50
low that no one will fail to be satisfied. He has
by DR.. B. B. Donaghe as an office and ;nY;toa
al his trends and the public generally to give
july %. P. B. GRAVES
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House JOANNA.

YNHE Undersigned offers his services te
Il such persons in town or county as may wish
to have ,Cagpentering aoork or House-Joimine
done on the best terms
aug 27-tf d. r. BLACK RURN-
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SeaU51ay Machiases i!

"IELLCOX & GIBBS
w Sewing Machines.
Its seam is stronger and less liable to rip in
use or wear, than the Lock Stitch. "-Judges' Re-
port at the Grand Trial.
Call and get the Report and Samples of
Work containing both kinds of stitches, on the
same piece of goods.
Machines ON exhibition and for sale by
WOODS s. GILKESON,
Sole Agents for Augusta county.
may 14-1yr
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WHATEVER any white man may think about
any single separate provision of the new consti-
tuition, let him remember that its leading fea-
ture is negro elevation, and white depression
1t becomes him, therefore, to resist this infa-
nous abomination as if he fought for his life,
and In defence OF all that is sacred and honor
able. Any white voter who refrains from ex
ercising his right to vote against this bastard
code, should be ignored forever in the society
of decent people. Lymchburg Republican,.
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DAVID b. CLARK j. P. SWORDS
late Clark 81 Blair. late Neal Leigh & Co.
EAAVED II f,UaFsvx

DAVID b. CLARK, J. P. SWORDS,
late Clark u Blair. late N eal, Leigh & Co.
DAVID Il. CLARK,
~ successors to Dvaid B. Clark,
General Commission Merchants,
Cary Street. near Danvile Depot,
Richmond, Virginia,
make sales of Grain, Flour, Tobacco, and Pro-
duce generally, and Cattle.
They attend regularly Allegheny, Albemarle,
Augusta and Louisa monthly courts.
feb4 to sep3
DLEASANTS & ROSS,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Produce and General Commission Merchants
1886 Main Street Richmond Va.
~ WIN. M. CALDWELL, late Hughes, Caldwell s.
Co., having made business arrangements with the
above house will be glad to receive consignments
OF al KINDS OF Country Produce from his friends
Quick sales and prompt returns made
augl3-tf
DOWHATAN HOTEL, corner Eleventh
Il and Broad streets, (near the CapitoD Rich
mond, Va. GEORGE j. SCAMMELL, PROPRIETOR
This House having been put in thorough repai!
IS now open to the public. The accommodation,
are first class and equal to any Hotel in the State
Sept 19-tf
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Satan is bad as master his work is much
worse; his wages worst of all.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-05

The gate which leads to life, is strait gate,
therefore we should fear; it is an open gate.
therefore we should hope.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-05

Impatience under affection eats out the If
and comfort of all our mercies.
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Real Estate -AgencY.
JOHN ECHOLS, H. NJ BELL, R.. H. CATLETT,
JED HOTCHKISS.
NCHOLS, BELL, CATLETT & CO.,
IL Real Estate Agents,

IL Re8I estate Agents,
S. E. Corner of Court House Square,
STANTON, VIRGINIA.
We are now selling, and have constant de-
mand for Farming, Grazing, Timber and Miner
at Lands of all descriptions, Dlills, &C., and we
invite parties having such property for sale. es-
pecially in the county of Augusta and the Val
ley of Virginia, to put the in our hands, be-
lieving that we possess superior advantages from
our central location, and thorough knowledge of
the county, and our extensive business relations
for securing purchasers.
We make no 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
November 18th 1867.
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Twould be odd to see lobster smoking ci-
gar, or toad chewing tobacco; but to see an
editor at ease with himself and all the world.
and up to his knees in prosperity, would be still
more strange.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-05

A fond parent, anxious that his son should
be sharp in his wits, and profound in his tho Is
has sent him to sea-so that he may be rocked
in the cradle of the deep.
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NEW EkKM.
VIM. j. HENNING, T. f. WILSON
Richmond Va. Augusta county, Va
"ENNENG & WILSON.

w M D. dENNlNd, L. f. WILSON,,
Richmond, Va Augusta county, Va.
"ENNENG & WILSON.
ELL Commission Merchants,
No. 1900 Franklin street,
RICHMOND, VA.
We will sell Tobacco, Hay, and Flour at q per
cent all other Produce at per cent and in all
cases make Prompt Returns. Liberal Adpances
made On all signments when desired Grain
Bags furnished without extra charge
REFERENCES:
augusta County-Col. D. s. Bell, Fishersville ;
b. j. Craig, and r. S. Harnsberger, Mt. Merid-
ian; DR.. T. W. Shelton, Barterbrook Messrs
Shumalse & johnson, Mt. Sidney; Capt. E. W.
Baiy, Staunton; Samuel 4; Bell, Swoope's De-
ham Coat,sty--Mr. j. s. Roller, Mt Crawford; j.
F. Lewis, Port Republic. Ai5eusarle COUNTY -
J. j. Pace. Riehnaomd.-J. NJ Goddin Cashier
Planters National Bank, and Baughman Bros.
T. GRAHAM WILSON, of Rockbridge is with
us, and would be pleased to receive the patron
age of his friends. (jan 2l-tf
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Human Charity is often for a moment
Christ's charity is never ending.