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OOO foIoxns DIR dso sny 's which the
medical faculty have pronounced incurable, that
DR.. RICHAU'S GOLDEN REMEDIES WILL
NOT CURE.
DIR. RICHAUs GOLDEN BALsAM MOL.
will cure Syphilis in its primary and secondary
stages, such as old Ulcers, liberated Sore
Throat, Sore Eyes, Skin Erupdons and Soren esS
of the Scalp, Graduating disease and mercury
thoroughly.
DIR. RICHAUs GOLDEN BALsAM No.,
will cure the third stages; Syphitic and mer-
cureal Rheumatitm, etc. And defy those who
suffer from such diseases to obtain radical cure
without the aid of this medicine. which does not
prevent the patients from eating and drinking
what they like. Price of either No. or 2, SIS
per bottle, or two bottles, 81.
DR.. RICHAU's GOLDEN ANTIDOTB.
A safe and radical cure of Gonorrhca, Gravel,
and all Urinary Derangements, accompanied
with full directions. Warranted to cure. Price
81 per bottle.
DIR. RICIIAU'S GOLDEN ELIXIR GLAMOUR.
A radical cure for General Debility in Old or
young, imparting energy TO those who have led
Lille of sensualitJ. Price IS per bottle, or TWO
bottles 50.
On receipt of price by mail or Express, those
remedies will be shipped to any place. Prompt
attention paid TO all correspondents None gen
uine without the name Of DIX. RICHAU'S
GOLDEN REMEDIES. B. D. RICHARDS,
sole proprietor, blow in glass OF bottles. Ad-
dress, DIR. 3. D. RIO HARDS,
No. 29s Varick street, New York. ONCE
hours from 2 A. NJ. TO 9 P. NJ Circulars sent
Correspondents answered
may Idwly.
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Bachelors Hair Dye.

This splendid Hair Dye Is the best 10 the
world the only true and perfect Dye: barmle,.,
reliable, instantaneous no disEppoiDtmenE no
ridiculous tints; remedies the IA effects Of bad
dyes; inVgorates and leaves the Hair soft and
beautiful black or brown. Sold by all Druggists
and Periumers, and properly applied At the wig
Factory, is Bond ST., n y.
aUT27dly.
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BRIDE AND BRIDEGROOM.

Essays Tor Young Men on the interesting rels-
ton OF Bridegroom to Bride, Ia the institution
OF Marriage Guide TO matrimonial felicity,
and true happiness. Sent by mail in sealed lot.
ter envelopes free u charge. Address, HowARD
ASSOCIATIONS, Box y, Philadelphia, Pa.
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Prom and after February L 18th, 1869, Trains
will leave ia connection with all Western lines, as
follows:
FROM CLEVRLAND-From Erie K ailway
pot;
$50 A. NJ LIGHTNING EXPRESS, daily, ar
rlves at Leavttsburgb 5.i5 q. m, sleeping
coach from this point 10 New York without
ohange). Meadyille lilo a. m, Hornslls.
Vile II p, IN. Sup, New York 7.4O a. IN.
Connecs at Lcayittsburgb for youngstown
At Meadyilie for OIL City al Elmira with
Northern Central Railway for Harrisburg
and the south, and at Jersey City with Nor
ming Express Train Of New Jersey Railroad
fer Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washing
ton.
4.l5 =. NJ. CINCINNATI EXPRESS, Sundays
excepted, arrives at LeaYittsburgh $50 p.
nj headville $50 p, IN. Sleeping coach
from this point to New York without co uugeJ
Breakfast az susquehanna g45 a. m, dine
at Turner's $40 p. IN, arrive in New York
$40 ?. NJ connecting with Evening Express
Trains Of New Jersey Railroad for PhilG-
dclphia Baltimore and Washington.
g.i5 =. NJ. DAY EXPRESS, Saturdays excepted,
arriving at HOyne.syillc g.lj u, M, tbreak-
iastJ, Great Bend 2,lJ ?. m, connecting
with Delaware, Lackawanna ana Western
hAlEbAt oha4hthhhhA As"% T. NE Ahluo p
Turner's 30 ?. u. Supper, New lors
10 40 =. N connecting with Michigan EI-
prcss Tnia of New Jersey Railroad for
Pbiladelphis.
A sleeping coach is attached to this train Of
Cleveland, and runs through to Hornellsvillo.
FROM DUNKIRK-By New York time from
Union Depot;
1880 A. NJ. EXPRESS MAIL, from Dunkirk ,dai
ly, except Sundays. Arrives at Hornels
Vile EOS p, IN. ldine) connecting with the
7.SO a. m. Express Mail from Buffalo, via
HOrnellsyille and via Avon, and arrives il
New York at 7.40 u. IN.
lis p. NJ. LIGHTNING EXPRESS, from
Dunkirk trimming daily. Stops at Hor
nellsyille sos P, NJ, (Sup.) interesting will
the 2:5O P. NJ. train from Buffalo, stoppin.
ond connecting rs above, arriving In New
York at 7:sO A. NJ.
Sleeping coach attached to this train at Sala
manoA at $3.50 p. IN, running through to New
! York
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OATARRR CURED.

They are treating Catarrh IN new system which
IL r sure cure for this disease.
Their consultations for years have averaged
from five to seven thousand year, which Ri, es
them an experience unsurpassed by any, and
equallci only by a few.
We wish IL BIsTIyCrLY understood that Or.
KNAPP is NOT Travelling Physician. lie OK
~ visits q few places oCcAsfoSALLY, ~ accom-
noiate his numerous patients who cannot con-
vENIENTIY visit him IN Chicago.
lsts- Remember they do not promiso to cure all
stages of disease. While OIL the diseases cur
able. IL taken IN season, oil stages are not. Your
case may be durable this week, not next today,
not Ia. morrow; hence tho danger Of delay,
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REEVES AMBROSIA
FOR the HAIR.

IMI II W ED
tbs an elegant Dressing for the Hair.
1t causes the Hair to Curl beautifully
It keeps the Scalp Clean and Healthy.
1t inyigorAtes the Roots of the Hair.
1t forces the hair and Beard to grow lu1uriAntly
1t immediately stops Hair Falling Out
1t keeps the Hair from Changing Color from &C.
1t restores Trey Hair to its Original Color
1t brings out Hair on heads that have been bald
for years.
It is composed entirel, of simple aud purely
vegetable substances.
1t has received over six thousand voluntary tes-
timonialS Of its excellence, many of which are
from physicians in high standing
! 1t IL sold in half-pound bottles 1.-THE name
blown in the glass; by Druggists and Dealers in
Fsney Goods everywhere, at One Dollar per Bot
Tie. Wholesale by Demas Barnes L Co. &c.
Wells 4 Co.; schleasliu & Co.. New Yosk.
mch24diy. ..-..
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St. Cloud Hotel.


THIS new and commodous house, located
I corner Of Broadway and Forty Second St.
possesses advantages over all other houses for
the accommodation Of its guests. 1t was bulls
expressly for first class Family Boarding
House-.ae rooms being large and en- suit, heat
ed by stsam--with hot and cold water. and fur
nished second to none; while the culinary de-
partment is in the most experienced hands
adording guests Oh unequsled table.
One Of Atwood's Patent Elevators is also
among tho "modern Improvements and at the
service Of guests at all hours.
The broadway and University Place Cars
pass the door every four minutes, running from
the city Hall To Central Park, while the Sixth
aud Seventh Avenue Lines are but short block
IN either side, afording ample facilities for com
muaicAting with all the Depots. Steamboat
Landings, places of Amusement and Busi ness Of
the great metropolis.
MORE 4 FOLEY,
monz5dem. Proprietors.
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Cris!adOrO's Hair Preservatiye,

Are You premonishcd by the falling hairs that
badness approaches Sir, madam there is, in
that case, no time for hesitation or delay
Christadoros hair preseryatiye, used regularly
morning md evening, will as surely prevent the
Notifying contingency and recover Your head
with a vigorous growth Of hair, MS the dew will
revive the whitening grass. There Ia "no such
word a. fail"
Sold by Druggists and applied by all Hair
Dressers. Mandatory No. ts Maiden Lane.
Principal Depot No. 6 Aston House.
may 7dwlm.
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nor BLACK WORMS and Pimples Oh the
FACE, use Perry's ComedOuo aud Pimple
Esmsdy, prepared only by DR.. b. c. Perry, ~
Egud 81, New York Sold everywhere. The
trade Supplied By Wholesale Medicine Dealers.
tnch 6ie0dsmw3
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uoMsurTATIorg FRnn.

Patients must write their name, state and post
Office address, pluinly. All letters requiring an
answer, must contain "A letter stamp, and he nd-
dressed To DIR. KNAPP 4 SON, Chicago.
~ Any Of IA" above diseases can be treated
successfully by the patients describing their case
| in q letter, when they cannot sac us.
| DR.. KNAPP, who has visited Rock Island
! regularly tor twelve years cUn be consulted, for
1869, at the Rock island House. as 'oll0Hs.
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PARTNERSHIP NOTICE,

TINE UNDERSIGNED have associated
L themselves in the Grocery trade, at the old
stand Of A. K. Phiileo, Ia LngIe's block, Illinois
street, near Court Square, where Trey viii keep
good assortment Of the
Best Family Groceries
ia the market, al the LOWEST CASH PRICES.
Goods delivered free Of charge to any part Of
the city.
PHILLE0 WOODRUFF.
The subscriber, thankful for past patronage to
himself, desires 8 continuance Of the same to
the new firm, and also desires 20 close all HE old
aceounts to date.
A, K, PHILLE0
Beck Island. MsrsA ., dts. E-s..- z.sr
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apEoTHL NoTr0ns.

mo REYOTE Moth Patches, PIeOEls' and Tan
rom the face, use Perys Aoth ana free
Via Lstioo. Prepared only W Dr. b. C. Perry
SOLD by nl DruggistS'
mshl 6deOd6mwdm.
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Remorrhoids, or Piles.
They cure all Diseases Of the
THROAT AND LUNGS.
CANCERS,

They have had very extensive pracsa
tice and wonderful success in the treatment Of
Cancers, whian thoy cucs without ontng Thorn out
or using the KNIFE. Let those who have IumOrs
and Swclliugs, or red spot, lose no time IN hay
ing It attended to, a. timely treatment may save
catAom from the horrors, suffering and death Of
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To the Afflicted!
Drs, KNAPP & SON,

0
are treating successfully all
CHRONIC nIsHAsHs,
Which embraces the best and most approved meth
DDS In this and other countries for the cure Of al
Chronic Diseases. They treat successfully all
nervous aud Neuralgia affections, all forms Of
Scrofua, Fever Sores and Old Ulcers, Dyspepsia,
Diseaser Of the Liver Constipation, all Skin Dis
eases, Pulmonary Consumption in is carly stage
Paralysis, Epilepsy, Salt Kheum, Headache, all
Heart Diseases Of children, and
Seminal Weakness h Sexual Diseases
Which are carrying thousands to their graves, and
they treat successfully, on a new method, all dis
eases Of the Eye and Ear. They have had more
extensive practice, and better IN the treat
ment Of all
DXsHAsHs OF WoNH1rT,
Than any other Physician. in America. They
have cured women who have been confined 70
their bed Tor years. They never fail 10 cure
2REUnIATTsnG.
In all stages; no matter Of how long standing,
ASTHMA
40 II never returns They have Sure Cure tor
the distressing disease
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Cristad0rO's Hair Dye
0perales az RAPIDLY as ELECTRICITY.

No sooner is the hair mostened with it, than
glorious BLACK or BROWN is produced.--
There ia no smcll-no staining of the skin-no
fniluTe-no delnv
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NEW YORK, BOSTON.
and New England Cities.

Tais Railway extends from
DrNRIRK TO NEW YORK 46O MILES,
BUFFALO 10 NEW YORK 42O MILES,
CLEVELAND TOHEW YORK 625 MILES
CINCINNATI to NEW YORK $50 MILES.
AND IS YHuH
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Thursday, July /.
Thursday, August 40.
Thursday, October Al.
Thursday, December Is.

N. b. Send for THE INvALIDS FRIEND
AND HEALTH INSTR CTOR. which teaches
the sick how they can he restored to health, and
tho we'll how they caB preserve their health, and
prolong their Iives.
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GREAT REELECTION IN PRICES :

AN now selling Pianos for $500, such as have
brought 1913 to S4OO. Having the Whole
sale Agency, and making small profit / can
afford to sen such instruments fyr this remarka-
o.ly low price. ! also fully guarantee them to
Keep in tune and order pay no per centage
" y, teachers 10 recommend their patrons TO buy
mn .Le and then sell the purchaser poor instru-
lnen' N order to pay the teacher $50 or 500 for
! 80 80 'NS the bargain. I 10 fair and SQUARE
ouHs..A-es'-open and above board and invite the
| vicinity. is'"uu ala
aG also Agentior Mason d Hamlin', Ory,r,
the best in the world, and sell them at vent
ave per cent. less than is charged for other o..
gans. JOHN ZIMMERMAN.
mayasdIy'
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On and after Monday, May 8, 1859, trahul on
this road will run through to and from Rock Isl.
and without change Of cars.
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Trains leave Rock Island at $40 a. ~, $3.50 =.
IN, Freight and Accommodation 500 a. IN.
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FROM and after February 18th, 1869, Trains
will leave ia Connection with all Western lines, as
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This favorite magazine for the Young
announces the following as among the no.
lcea6ie features Of the coming volume:
L; new Stores, contributed especially
10 tne "hlverside" in advance Of their
publication in Denmark. By HANS CuR1s.
TAN ANDERSEN.
2. A Serial, "Whitc and Red" OF thrill.
ing adventure and humorous scenes
amongst our Northwest Indians. Bv Mrs.
WEEKS, author of "Ansilee."
.. Stories from Spenser sud ChAucer.
By the author of the popular stories from
Shakespeare. 40 0''
T. Papers on Invention of Art: how
statues are made, how telegraphs are
WORKED how a boy can make photographs.
ETC., etc. 0'
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Constaat'nople, American Cities, New Or
leans, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York.
Boston. etc., etc.
T.. Life on the Prairie. Porte Cravon's
Young Virg,nians.
L. Exquisite Fairy Pictures aud Poems.
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Natural History, Biography, Curiosi,ies,
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Horace E. Scudder, ueleu G. Weeks, Teuz
!Hou'tache, Author of "Susie's Six Birth
days." Author Of "Seven Little Sisters. -
etc.
a t"lt.page Eonti,piece and number of
large illustrations in every number.
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ATORTG iGc SALE.-WHEKEAS DE-
WI fault has been made in the conditions of GER
tain Mortgage, executed and delivered by Oliver Tay-
Tor Of the County Of Monongaa and State of Mime
soto, Mortgagor, to Denison M. G. Murphy and II. T.
Oaendels' Copnrtners under tho firm of D. NJ G.
DAY OF June, A. D. 1865 and recorded in the Office of
the Register Of Deeds in and for said Monongalia
County, on the 9th day OF July, A. D. 1868, at II
o'clock A. n, in Bouk b. Of Mortgages OH pages Q, 10
/ and II, to scc.re the payment of Two Hundred and
fifty Dollars months after date of said Mortgage
with from date ut the rate Of twelve per cent
per aHnum until paid, according to the condition Of
&c! tain promssory note bearing date Herewith,
and no payment having been made thereon, there Is
claimed to be due aud is due said Mortgage the
date not ice tile Hundred
Doilals &nd action proceeding Inns been instut.
,Dg secured by said Mortgage any part thereof
Notice is hereby given that by virtue Of tho Power
Of 'le ccntnned III said Mortgage, and pursuant to
tile statute In lsucll case made and provided said
Mortgage will lie fJrecose by sala of the MI rtgaged
premises, to WITT The Northeast quarter Of the
Northwest quarter and Lots No. One and two (2)
ef Section twentyseve, ga in Township One hum
dted and twenty-one (i2l) North Of Range thirty
four, west, situate in MonoDgaliA County afore
3D. at public yendue by the Sheriff Ofsa Monongalia
County, at the front door OF tho Office of the Register
81 Deeds In New London, in said county, TIE 11rH
DAY OF MARCH, A. D. 1859, at 2 O'Clock in the
Afternoon Of that day, to satisfy the amount which
costs Of foreclosure and Twenty-Five Dollars Attorneys
fee stipulated III said Mortgage to be paid In Of
tue foreclosure thereof in addition to all sums ard
costs allowed in that behalf by law.
!;-,,z4, { Sheriff Of Monongalia Co. MINI.
Dat d.10th Of December, 1s6s. ..s . jan2l.7t
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TERMS OF PAYMENT.

These lands are offered in tracts of 40,
80 and 100 acres and upwards, and prices
varying from SIS to $40 per acre with some
few tracts at higher fgNres) rated accord
ing to the quality and nearness to the rail
road. They are sold for cash or on long
credit, (tcn years if desired with per
cent. annual interest, thus enabling per-
sons of small means to acquire, on easy
terms, home in q healthy and productive
region. Those who have already settled
along the lines of these Railroads have
found their lands increase in value al the
rate of 50 per cent. per annum.
These lands have been reserved from sale
since 1857; they are in the midst of con
siderable settlements, and convenient to
churches, schools and established roads
and markets.
N. BAH persons trespassing on these
lands, In cutting timber or bay, will be
prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,
For further information apply to
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Can WE GROW WHEAT.
From tie Prairie Esrmer.

From tie Prairie Farmer.
That il Is possible to raise wheat
and still net destroy tho ability OF tn
soil to Pr,duee it for tho next genera
ton; that it il practicable to 50 on I'M
proviug it in fertility, while We bien'
ni,lly take fron, il crop Of this 'm's'
desired cereal, no ono who has road the
progress Of improved agriculture in
England, will think to doubt. The
truth is, We have settled down into the
idea that it is best to crop our land With
wheat till it fails to return tho seed "a
SOW, aud then to follow the setting SUI
70 the land Of the Indian aud buffalo.
BY .illiug the soil, ~ mea" kiln: the
soil; aud shsn tho wreck is accomplish.
81. We hesrtlessiy rex out another spo.
which shall share the fate Of our last
victim. There really appears to Be no
way u p.sserviec for posterity the fer:
tility Of our fs~ .ill.bls Plains on tho
frontier, but to leave them to the van.
derins bands Of tie Sioux and Canaan
ohcs.
Is agriculture a. applied to wheat
raising, a lost art, Or Is it that ou1
American farmers have not yet found i
out? Wc believe the latter. We al
inclined to think il no virgin plainj
had lain west Of tho Alleehanies, Tia.
wheat would still be raised between
them and the sea GOOD farming conea
Of necessity. Agriculture, like any
other art, must be studied, written
about, and talked over. We must
bring al the appliances Of scisuee 10
our aid, aud put ourselves 10 the way to
profit by the experience Of those who
have achieved u success 10 the b:aach
We have been attending to.
Nov few Of these things have been
done in this country 10 respect to wheat;
We have had conventions Of sorghum
growers, fruit growers, wool growers,
grape grovers, and Of poultry fanciers ;
but when have 10 lad convention of
wheat growers on American soil -
Nearly every other department Of agri:
culture, IS we'll as horticulture, has au
organ devoted 70 its interest; but With
the exception Of stray article which
occasionally srpeass in the statistical
pages Of the Department Of Ag.ieul-
turs, OF chance column in some Of
our farming papers, nothlog il vritt,u
.. the culture If the srsia that forms
"'hs staff Of ite." More pr;nt<s's ink
is wasted on some black ssp raspberry,
Or some ssv tangled strawberry, which
ripsns three days earlier than The stan.
dard varieties, than il used in oil the
Wheat discussions for . decade. In
short, if it ver" not for the b,e Of
wheat which We sometimes SEQ tucked
away 10 some back corner Of the Floral
Hall At our County Fairs, and the o.
oa,iooal newspaper Article ,sfested e,
20 should almost think that the subject
Of wheat 'ai.ing vss becoming i:sprcl
altogether. ...>