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rs- Attention is directed to the card

~ Attention is directed to the card
in our paper Of ROWLAND d VALE, Claim
Agents, Fort Smith, Arkansas. They
are highly recommended and have ggea;
facilities at Washington for successfully
prosecuting claims and making collec-
tions. Prolnptness in all business mat
ters entrusted ~ them. will be their motto
and they ask for share Of business.
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HWe wish to call particular atten'
ton to the new advertisement in our pa
per Of Mr.. L. GRAFF. He is offering for
the next 30 days his stock for cost. His
goods were bought low and first rate bar
gains may be obtained by giving him
call at the Post Office.
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FOR SALE,

MORE than One Hundred Lott, in the
10 gn of Van Burcn, and a number OF
Ya,uabls Farm, in Crawford County.
JESSE TURNER,
.ssC 6 Agent for the owners. A
feb 16, '69-4m
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evils. IN Essay for Young Men, on Physiol-
ogical Errors and Abuses, incident to Youth
aid Early Manhood, with the humane view OF
treatment and cure. Sent IN sealed letter en-
velopes. free of chargc. Address Ord Skill
lin HOUGHTOH, Howard Association
philadelphia, Ia aug.0-1.
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ET The Clinton La. Democrat states
that resident of that place gathers a
sufficient quantity of tea leaves from the
Chinese tea plant grown in his garden to
more than suffice for the requirement Of
his house hold.
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For SALE-A two horse WAGON al
most new and in good condition. Also
a BUGGY. For sale cheap. Apply at
this Office. ow
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~ Tho Commission,

Ey The Commissioners of Internal
Revenue decides that money used by
bankers is liable 70 tax Of one twenty
fourth of ono per cent rs a capital 1t
will bring IN from ten to twenty million
dollars yearly Of income.
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fF Governor ALLEN WRIGHT, of the
Choctaw Nation, passed up on the Vdn
Buren, Monday. on his return from
Washington. We were pleased to see
him iol';ing 80 well.
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~ Just as we 60 to press, we learn
that the Arkansas river packet Mary En-
rin was burnt at Cincinnati, on the l4th.
She had no freight on her.
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ET Parties interested will notice the
advertisement OF the County Collector
H. S. ANDERSON, offering for rent the
School Lands of the County.
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ET- NJ Josrpa 1fSS..s~A, Of rsrt
Smith, we notice in our city in attendance
on the L. S Court. Attention is direct
ed to his advertisement in our paper,
headed " Minerals We wish our old
friends great success in his efforts to
bring out the hidden wealth OF the State
of his adoption. ..r
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tE- Capt. p. Kag aad Jao. Neale, with c. g
Scott & Cor are our Agents at Little Rock
1hey rill receive subscriptions for the Pres.
H- S. n Pettingiil q Co., ik Neo York and
Boston, are authorized to receive advertising for
the Press, in those cities.
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rI c. II. HERR, has removed his Tail
orng Shop to the McGec building, OPP
posite George Austin's store. Entrance
on the South side. Give him a trial he
IL a good tailor and makes nice fit
The Van Buren press., 1869-05-18

~ The Rev. ISRAEL FULsoM, Of the
Choctaw Nation, is in our city, in attend
ancc on the L. S. Court.
The Van Buren press., 1869-05-18

ET Captain JOSEPH R. PRATT, former
ly of Sebastian county, but now Prose
cutting Attorney for the Sth Judicial Dis
trict, arrived here on the Economist, Fri
Jov
The Van Buren press., 1869-05-18

Eg Captain BARD, editor Of the Fay.
etteville Echo, and lady are in town and
stopping at the Planters House.
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rED. c. WILLIAMS & Co =, are receiv-
ing their first instal!ment of new goods,
since Mr.. WHITFIELD left for the east.
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H w. A BRITroN, the new U. S.
Marshal, for this District, arrived here
on the steamer Economist, Friday.
The Van Buren press., 1869-05-18

rT Judge LAFAYETTE GREGG and wife,
arrived in our city OH Tuesday and pass
cd down on the Vdn Buren Thursday
for Little Rock.
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- How to please lady: Let her do
ss she ploAses. tH5
- Whist ia worse than raining pitch
iSsksi HAiling horse cars.
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Ep Texas has now within her borders
more than 10000 head of cattle, and
can export annually 100000 beaves,
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LAyDRETHS
Garden Seeds.

7 ANDRETlI'S best Garden Seeds, just re-
IL ceived, fresh and new, from the proprie-
tor. Call early and make your selections, at
feb9 GEO. AUSTIN.
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RIVER NEWS.

The river is getting low and navigation is
somewhat ,obstructed on account of the bars
not having washed out since the late rise.
Bv the Guags the water is feet 6 in. above
low-water mark and has been on a stand for
the last two days.
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POETRY.
The Drunkald's Dream.

The drunkard dreamed of his old retreat,
OF his easy place in the tap-room seat;
And the liquor cleaned in his gloating eye,
Fill his lips to the sparkling glass drew nigh,
AS ne lifted It up with an eager glance,
And laughed as he saw the bubbles dance.
AHA! l am myself again
Here's truce to care, an adieu to pain.
Welcome the cup with its creamy foam
Farewell to work and mopy home
With o jolly crew and flowing bowl.
In bar-room pleasures love TO rollF'
Like flash there came to the drunkards side,
His angel child who that night had died
With look so gentle, and sweet and fond,
She touched the glass with her little wand;
And oft as he raised ii up to drink,
She silently tapped on its silent brink,
Till the drunkard shook from foot to crown
And set the untasted goblet down.
Hey, W., man," cried the host, what meaneth
Is the covey sick? or the dram amiss
Cheer up, my lad quick the bumper quaf,"
And he glared around with q fendish laugh.
The drunkard raised his glass once more
And looked at its depths as so oft before;>
But started to see on its pictured foam
The face of his dead little child at home!
Then again the landlord at him sneered.
And the staggering crowd of drunkards jeered
But still, as he tried that glass to drink
The wand Of his dead one touched the brink.
The landlord gasped, II swear my man,
Thou shalt take every drop of this flowing can. y
The drunkard bowed to the quivering brim,
Though his heart beat fast and his eye grew dim
But the wand struck harder than ever before,
The glass was flung on the bar room floor;
All around the ring the fragments lay,
But the poisonous currents rolled away
The drunkard awoke. His dream was gone
His bed was bathed in the light of morn
But he saw, as he shook with pale cold fear,
A beautiful angel lowering near
lie rOSe and that SeraDh was nigh him still
1t checked his passion, it swayed his will,
1t dashed from his lips the mad ming bowl
And victory gave to his ransomed soul
Since ever that midnight hour he dreamed,
Our hero has been man redeemed;
And this is the prayer he prays alway,
And this is the prayer let us help him pray
That angels may come, IN every land,
To dash the cup from the drunkards hand
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and of giving effect to that decision Bitter re-
greet must attend those who, from present in
difference, froward impatience because all are
not just as they would have them, or from any
other cause, shall by neglect have erected a
barrier between themselves and the perform
ance OF what may then seem to be a sacred du-
ty-shall have denied themselves the power to
aid In averting great public calamity. And
more, apathy In our circumstances amounts to
crime Not to vote with our friends, is to give
half support to our enemies Then pride of
opinion-sectional prejudice-the jealousies
growing out of local divisions and conflicting in
terests, if any such exist, should stand rebuked
in presence of the mighty peril that menaces
the State, while all our hearts, and minds, and
means, should be united in one common effort
to avert it.
T. II DANIEL Chairman
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Jas. n. Pipe7' E Som.


JAMES A. PIPER g. SON are now receiv-
ing at the old stand of Piper, Drake q 20, a
very choice and select Stock of 5 y M M
GOODS, to which they invite the attention OF
the public.
AS our Stock has been bought under decll-
ming market, we know we can offer special IN
ducements to our friends to buy from US.
In commencing new business, we have de-
termined to try the experiment of doing 1t under
the old motto of Short Profits and Quick Sales.
We would say one word to the Ladies' aIa
that is we will be ready at all times to SEKF l.
them by ordering from the North anything we
may not have, as it will be our constant study to
please THEM.
Our new stock is quite full and embraces all
the new style Dress Goods in the market and at
wonderfully low prices. Come and examine for
yourselves JAS. A. PIPER s. SON.
mav4-tf Town papers COPY ii
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Wagons.

H. s. KELLER. G. w. FALL. A. d. MILLER
K ELLER, FALL <E CO., would respect
IN fully inform the citizens of Augusta and
surrounding counties that they are now putting
up the celebrated SEAMLESS TH!MBLE
SKElN WAGONS. These wagons will wear
longer and run lighter, than any wagons made
IN this country. Our wagons are put up OF the
best material and in workmanlike manner. We
have good experienced Blacksmiths and are pre-
pared to do all kinds of work in that line at short
notice. Those in want of wagons will do well to
consult us before they supply themselves. Shop
at Trinity Point Mills Address
KELLER, FALL s. CO.,
ap6-6m* A Churchville, Va.
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" The circulation of the ssSpEcTAToR'
is about as great as the combined circula :
tion of both the other papers published in
this place, and has as many subscribers in
this county alone as are contained in the
whole list of either of the other papers.
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to Dealers in and Con-
SumerS OfQueensWare.

JAS. A. PIPER s. SON are now receiving
Stock Of Fine stone China in Staunton, and are
Ironstone China Plate, SOC to 90c per set.
' Teas, Soc to ST.
Pitchers, Buffers. Dishes Bakers, Covered
Dishes, Bowls. Tureens, Ewers, Basins, &C., at
Lowest Rates.
Also good assortment of G. c. ware, Yellow
and Rockingham ware and Glassware.
We have beautiful French China Tea and
Toilet Sets, Motto Mugs, and Coffees, and Glass
Parian Cologne sets and Fancy Articles. Hav-
ing one Room devoted exclusively to Queens
ware, and having by far the Largest and best
Stock Of China, Glass, Queensware and Stone
ware in Staunton, we can make it to the interest
of all to buy ofus.
HOSIERY, Gloves, Trimming Combs and
IL Brushes, Corsets, Diaper, L.. G. Handker-
chiefs, together with general stock Of notions.
JAS. A. PIPER & SON.
AUEENSWARE. GLASS AND CHINA
O WARE.-The largest stock we have ever
had, and at prices 20 per cent lower than for 8
months past. j. A. PIPER & SON.
NOURNING GOODS.-SILK Honani,
N Iron Berege, Grenadines, Bonn mbazines,
&c. JAS. A. PIPER & SON.
7 AWNS AND ORGANDIES- Cheaper
Ia than we have ever sold them.
JAS. A. PIPER & SON.
HRESS GOODS of every style and kind,
JAS. A. PIPER & SONS.
DLEACHED & BROWN COTTON very
I'D cheap. by JAS. A. PIPER & SON.
DLACK ALPACA-the best makes at re-
I'D duced prices. J. A. PIPER s. SON.
DOYS' GOODS-of every variety at
ID J. A. PIPER g. SONS.
GUN UMBRELLAS and Parasols-a yery
y fine stock. j. A. PIPER & SON.
DRINTS-5OOO yards-from 10 cents up.
il JAS. A. PIPER & SON.
CPRING GOODS!
SPRING GOODS!!
SPRING GOODS
MOUNT VERNON FORGE STORE
WILL OPEN
April 9Th, new and well selected stock of
GOODS adapted to the season, consisting of
CLOTHING,
DRY GOODS,
HATS & CAPS,
BOOTS & SHOES
HARDWARE,
STOVES,
GROCERIES,
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Professional Directory.

FIR r.. p. REESE has moved his Office to
Main street nearly opposite Wayt & Bros
drug store. Has had an experience Of over II
wears in the profession. and given special atten-
ton to the treatment Of diseases, peculiar TO te-
males. Will give prompt attendance to Calls IN
town and country. ao+o
Office hours from to o'clock, a. M and to
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A1Exy SPRING GOODS.
We have received very large stock OF
StapIe and Fancy Dry Goods,
CARPETS,

Oil CIOths, MatungS,
Ladies' Fine Shoes, Crockery, &C.,
to which we call the especial attention of purcha-
sers Our goods were bought at the lowest mar
ket prices, and we are prepared to sell them at
as low prices as any house in Staunton can sell
the same quality of goods. We are receiving
additions daily from Baltimore and New Cork.
Ma Call and examine our stock
ap27-tf ACKERMAN q 90. e
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Tobacco.

n IT COCHRAN j. E. GUY.
old FIRM REVIVED
70 G. 7. COCHRAN s. CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
TOBACCO, SNUFF AND CIGARS,
at the old stand on New street, would respect
fully announce to their friends and the public
generally that they are receiving and will keep
constantly on hand well selected stock of
Chewing and Smoking Tobacco, and Cigars,
ranging from the choicest to the cheapest grades.
Also Snuff, Pipes, Stems, Matches, &c.
Staunton, Oct. 9th, 1868.
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RENTISTRY.--- K
I'D s. HI. Henkel, ID. ID. s. V1frp

Respectfully informs the public that he is now
located in Staunton, and is prepared to operate
on the natural teeth according to the latest styles
inserted on Gold, Silver, or Vulcanite Plates
All operations guaranteed to give satisfaction.
rs Anasthetics administered when desired.
Office on corner of Main and Augusta streets, up
stairs. Entrance on Augusta street
1,,#
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NTM. CHAPMAN, ID. D: S.. s.

w " STAUNTON, VA c.ai9n E.
Office, at his old stand, South side OF Main st St'
With fifteen years experience in his profession,
feels warranted in say ing that all operations are
Gone in the most skillful manner and warranted
to compete with any done in the cities or else
where. Teeth mounted on gold silver and vul-
canite. Nitrous Oxide Gas and Chloroform ad-
1ninistered when desired. sepo-ly
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Groceries and Produce.

NEW FISH! NEW FISH!
~ No. Potomac HERRING,
No Potomac SHAD.
| : ' Extra Early, Jackson White, 100,
Peach Blow and Long Johns, at ,
KER 6 BROTHERS,
an13 Burwel Building.
UREEN CORN AND TOMATOES,
u just cTEVEL2ND Jfis1yfd x & SEARS.
Nheese and MaccarOni. for sale BY
CLEVELAND & SEARS.
lava. Laguyra and Rio COftees, IN
sD store and for sale by Dc
NINE Gunpowder Tea and Tea SUI
4 gar i0r Sa'o CLEVELAND q s. SEARS.
OYRUPS a MOLASSES, all grades, Just
! received by CLEVELAND & SEARS.
NOR Choice Pickles, Spices. &c. &c.,
call on CLEVELAND q SEARS.
CheWing and Smoking Tobacco. AT
- ~" ns@ - 80 CLEVELAND s. SEARS.
1Noffon Yarn and BrOtvn Cotton, for
u sale by CLEVELAND q Scans SEAMS.
"ardWare. Wood and Willow Ware
III for sale by CLEVELAND & SEARS.
y III KINDS Of COUNTRY PRODUCE
M1s Man1s-tf fan'sD CLEVELAND s. SEARS.
RICHARDSON 8 WHEAT
GROCERIES AND PRODUCE,
all kinds of best Family Groceries,
- '>'' : large and we'll selected Stock,
NOW IN STORE.
The attention of the Farmers and Citizens
generally, is called to our Present
Stock of Groceries, viz:
SUGARS-of all Grades and Qualities.
COFFEES-f Lowest Quality to highest.
SYRUPS AND MOLASSES,
Prime Lot.
A Prime Lot of SOLE LEATHER,
white and Red,)
COTTON CLOTHS-Best Brands,
LIVERPOOL SALT, large lot on hand'
large, well-flled sacks.
COTTON YARNS-Best Brands.
We are paying the highest cash prices tor
FLOUR,
GRAIN,
SEED,
q BACON,
BUTTER,
LARD,
EGGS,
POTATOES,
and country Produce generally, y
We desire all who wish to sell or buy to call
and see us.
RICHARDSON & WHEAT,
Cor Main and Augusta Streets.
Staunton, Va.
Oct 13
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II ARGE STOCK OF NEW STAPLE
IL AND
Fancy Dry Goods!
D. A. KAYSER,

D. A. KAYSER,
Main Street, Staunton, Va,
is now receiving. from the Eastern cities, large
and elegant stock of Staple and Fancy Dry
Goods, Of latest importations,
His stock has been selected with unusual care,
and purchased upon such terms as enables him
to offer GREAT INDUCEMENTS to those
purchasing for cash. All would do well to ex-
anime his stock before making their purchases.
pUs. Jr, are with him, and would be glad to serve
their friends in any way.
ap13-tf
" A NEW STORE
New Goods.
GUY Sc DRAKE have just opened an entire
ly new stock of Goods at whites old corner"
in the house recently occupied as queensware
store by Piper Drake q Co.
Their stock consists of Ladies' Dress Goods of
all styles Lace Points and Shawls Black iron
Barege-two yards wide for dresses and shawls; /;
NOTIONS & WHITE GOODS.
Linen Diaper and Towels,
White and Red Flannels,
MEN AND BOYS WEAR
We wish to call special attention to our Black
Alpacas. t.
other man." r. NJ ~
ap2O-tf D. w. DRAKE.
NEW SPRING GOODS DAVIS A.
~ KAYSER has just received lot OF new
~ French Corsets,
Kid Gloves,
Linen Cambria Handerchiefs,
| Brown and Rleached Cottons and Sheetings,
tent;on feb23-tf
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pnstnnnad PAYMENTS.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
Advance PAYMENTS,

If not paid in advance additions to to the above .e
be delayed for three months, an addition OF OF ~
per cent will be charged if for months, 70 per
cent. and if for IL months, so per cent.
from time to time as the price of specie may rise
ag- Subscriptions will not be Discontinued
axcept at the option of the Editor, till all arrear
ages be paid.
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Eratlt E Ornamental Tree
NURSERIES,.

y TANNEHILL s. WHEAT, Propretors.
We will have ready for sale this Fall, large
stock of desirable fruit trees of the popular vari
eties, consisting of Apple, Pear, Peach, Cherry,
Apricot &c. Our apple are years old from the
graft, and our peach year from the bud-each
$40 per hundred.
We would suggest to those intending to pur-
chase not to delay sending their orders, but to
send them in at once, and have the trees reserv-
ed, as they will then be of obtaining the
kind they desire
N B.-Send for Descriptive Catalogue, con-
tanning account of varieties and list of prices
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NVOEESSTONAT, CARD.-In

PROFESSIONAL CARD.-In addition
to the courts of common pleas OF Augusta
county. will hereafter attend the courts of Rock
bridge Highland, Bath and Rockingham; MY
Office is on the east side of the COURTHOUSE
square, second of the brick row In approaching
from the court buildings, Staunton.
oct6-lyr JOdN %. VAS,
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ADVERTISING RATES.

ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rate
at One Dollar per Square of Eight Lines or less
Cor the first and SO cents for each he be
d :eatlod ,,on the manuscript it will be publish
%i19d ad nntl uRGbb RoPbid ns and Charged accordingly
for osos oo5sstSSts cSntes saI,2 aaa az 0 M@ssss-
[,tg tSo0s ", or Notices of Personal or Pioate char
tsp.'' aetsr or intended or calculated to promote Gy
Prrats Enterprise or Interest, aOitt be charged Jor
as advertisements. =, a - double
'-9 rs Address Stanton Spectator" staunton'
Augusta County, Va.
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w. ARTHUR. d. ID. S., (ofice one door
"A. from corner of Beverly and New streets,

a B. AESTEfU NJ, u. u, D'i VIZ NJ, - tote
AZ" Staat9atoqa, va.
Artificial Teeth mounted on Gold, -
Silver, Platina, and Vulcanite. The @SE-SsssaA,
greatest Improvement yet introduced .u ed elySS
into Dental Science is conceded to be ~SGe1S
he VuIcanite process it being four times lighter
tIan gold, and much cheaper, embracing superi-
or w cleanliness, nicer adaptation, and many other
edvartages. All the various operations of Dem
tal oui 8 10 ~ March 20-tf
-1o1I, VCuOTs R. H. CATLETT,
Monroa comfy. Lexington.
II. NJ BELL, Staunton.
HCHOLg. BELL & CATLETT,
III ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Staaaatom, Va.,
Will practice in the State and Federal Courts at
Sta.nton. and in the Circuit and County Courts
ci Rockbridge Rockingham and Allegheny
hey will also attend to special business in any
oart of Va and West Virginia. [Sept l2-tt
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G. POINTS,
Grocer and Dealer
IN FLOUR, GRAIN, SEEDS.
BACON, LARD, &c.
Main Street, opposite lst National Bank,
sTAUNTON, VA.
Pure Cider Vinegar
in store and for sale by
WHITE BEANS
A. G. POINTS.
Wanted by
A. G. POINTS.
DRIED FRUITS, of all kinds wanted
for which the highest cash price will be paid by
A. G. POINTS.
Urine LOT OF SOLE LEATHER
For sale by
A. G. POINTS.
TIMOTHY SEED wanted by
A. G. POINTS.
Marshalls Prime
Liverpool Salt,
in store and for sale by
A. G. POINTS.
A prime lot of
Green and Black Tea.
in store and for sale by
A. G. POINTS.
All qualities
Sugars,
Coffee,
SyrupS
and MOIasses.
for sale by A. u. POINTS.
Grain of all kinds Wanted by
A. G. POINTS,
Main street. opposite 1st National Bank.
m b. HOGE & BRO,
(successors to Hoge s. Mason,)
Il L. ofo.1 nao1
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PREsBYTERIANs.-The Presbyterian Church
in numbers stands among the great churches of
the world. 1t is estimated that there are three
and-a-half millions in Great Britain, principal
y in Scotland and Ireland two millions in
Holland one-and-a-half million in France;
one-and-a-half million in Protestant Switzer-
land, and two millions in Australia and Russia.
La Canada. Australia, and the Dutch colonies,
there are possibly half million more, and in
this country, fairly three millions of the popula-
ton may be reckoned to the different Presby-
teran population in the world Of fourteen mil
lions, nearly one-seventh of the entire Protest
ant population If to these are added the four
teen millions of the United Evangelical Church
of Prussia and the German States, which is
Presbyterian in form, We should have total of
twenty-eight nillions-the greatest numerical
following ofany ofth Protestant forms ofpoicy
and belief.