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of tie National Bank ,soon to be established in
Lecsburg, have chosen as cashier Of the insti-
tuition, Mr.. Anthony Dbbrell, Of Virginia, at
present residing in New York. Mr.. D is a
Young gentleman of the strlctcst integrity
nossesscd OF foe business qualities, and will DO
doubt make valuable aud efficient officer.
lie Is q son-in-law Of hlr. James II. Chamblin
Of Leesburg. The position had been previously
rendered to Mr.. Chaa. P. Janney, who de-
cIired it,
Two Stacks OF Wheat belonging TO Mr.. Lie
ven Chambn, near Bloomfield, in this county,
we're destroyed by fire on Thursday night last
tho work, it is supposed, OF an incendlary.
The loss is estimated about 1875 bushels.
: November Term Of the County Court on
Monday was well attended, -Loml0nn Mirror.
A LAuGuABLE INCIDENTAL iaughablc in
cident is related as having occurred at the re-
cent term of the Circuit Court in Clarke coun.
f.. Old hlr. B. Was called to the stand to
testify, and rot observing the Judge .rjury,
turned his back on them and laced the lawyers.
In reply to query from one CT them az TO
how much certain farm had produced dur.
ing the war, he answered DID little %
This caused twtter, and when remonstrated
with he exciainltd ''Ihc ID you say. l.
will swear as much as | ID please This
brought forth a reproot from the judge, when
Mr.. B., eIaDcipg towards the bench, exclaimed.
lord God, mister, l dida't know you were
up there Forgive NC, and LII never do so SO
again" Judge, jury and attorneys could
restrain themselves no longer. Winchester
Times.
70! WHAT A FaLL!-"Piatt occupies t he
seat OF George &. Dromgoole Stowal! That OF
John Randolph, Of Roanoke and the deteSta'
bic Porier that Of john MARSHALL
So saws the Richmond Dispatch and ~ho
that is Vrisinisn born and bred. does not teel
Inundated when he things OF the contrast here
suggested? Instead Of DroEGgoo:c, Randolph
and Marshall, VIC have Plat, Stowetl and Por-
tcr,-merc carpet baggcrs ALTO be our rep
rrsentutives !-Lynch. lHy.
The Franc .tireurs have been in tho habit oil
| firing at railway trains passing over roaos un
| der control Of the German troops. In ORDER TO
nut q STOP to this Irregular warfare The most
| prominent cti2.ns Of the French towns are
| forced 10 ride in an exposed situation on every
| train" Way. this is lesson taken from our
| war Who does not remember the scenes, IN
thi, place, when private citizens were sclz7d
ard placed on railroad trains to "nrotect
them from Col. Mosby's cavalry? How can
citizens, not in arms, prevent The Franc tircurs,
from making war ?
"WoLF-W OIL" THE Philadelphia Press
says: Our Geographic columns tcem daily
with accounts OF outrages at The South, com
m!ttcd By white men upon ucGroes. this
hes been the cry OF the Chronicle and Press
any time these last five years, especially when
party crisis is at hand and it tinds it ncccs-
ssTy to fire the Northern lca5t. -R'ch. Wing.
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CANAL COMMERCE.

l - sss fsEEsa
ARRIVALS.
Boat Jno Young to Hamp y Bait Coal TO-;
boats d w Sloan and w Adams. to Mary.
land Coal Co.; boats NJ Liensn, A Clark, Eagle
Jno w Bacon, X H Hsydock q Pearre, A
Brewer and 3 Williamson. to American Coal
Co.; boat Scotia, TO City Gas Works.
DEPARTURES.
Boats d A Lowe, J Smith, John o Brien,
J W Schanck John s Fox, John II Platte, =
Vandervoort, H Gurderman, w Is Lloyd, III
Lienan and w Sloan, for Cumberland.
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Mitchell d. D.. Miss SUE K. MITCH ELL,
daus liter of tho officiating ciergy and MI
ARCHIE NJ. CLARK, all Of Alexandria.
In ST. james Church Lceshurg, Va, on
wednesday. tho 9th instant. by Key: h, 4: /
Davis, ROGER T. VISION and ATIlE
K, daughter of Jas. Il. Chsmbiin, or Lcesburg'
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n w HAMILTON {. Il. PEAKSOE.
TTAMILTON u PEARSON.
No. 4 Young Mems Christ Assn. Building,
Corner 9Th and y Streets.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALINGS ~
SLATE AND MARBLE MANTGLS, FIRE.
PLACE HEATERS,
Crates. Summer Pieces, Ges Fixtures, Statuary,
Slate and Marble Ornaments,
Builders Hardware &c,
WASHINGTON, y. G.
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COMMERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, November 1.-THE
offerings of Wheat on Change to-day were OF
inferior and medium qualities only; no prime
or choice samples coming to market The mar
ket may be quoted active and firm, particularly
for the higher grades. Offerings OF 1921 BUSH
els red, with sales st lis. 49, 120 123, l25. l5O
and 1856: small offerings of white, with sales at
1873. Corn is steady; offerings OF 24O bushels
white and 518 of mixed, with sales of the latter
at r. "a, IS and 78; no sales Of white reported.
Rye is in m oderate request with sales at Is and
80. Oats are unchanged offerings of $50 BUSH
els, with sales at 40, 49, a and as. Dressed
Hogs are arriving freely, and may be quoted at
9aSlO per cwt.
MARINE LIST.
ANN ROSE 46 NOON SETS m g.....12 II
SUN SETS...... ......4 4o
PoRT OF ALEXANDRIA. NOVEMBER II.
Schr Maggie Smith, Georgetown, to mer-
lean Coal Co.
schr Maggie Smith. New Haven. by Am.
ericnn Coal Co.
MEMORANDA.
Schr B Sharp, West, hence for Providence
passed through He'll Gate 18th inst.
Schr Mary Comegys, Wilson, hence at Klch'
mond 18th inst.
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Three, not thirty Oxford diviues, of the
church Of England, have arrived in Boston, to
establish in this country monastery of the
order of St. John the Evangelist.
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E1H ED.

At the residence of her late father, Dr.. j ohm
Il. Buyne, in Prince Georges county, Md, on
Wednesday, the 18th day of October, 1870,
JOSEPHINE e., wife Of Benjamin T. Siar-
bury, ESQ., in the seth year @f her age.
In Prince Georges county. aid, on tuesday,
November S:h, 1870, Nr. FIELDER SUIT,
aged 65 years.
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Messrs. Hamilton & Pearson have within the
past month furnished and put up in my house
eight mante,s at y great saving and cost Of Ia
Dor 10 rae, l having p1eviously obtained from
several man tacturers in Northern cities charts
with styles Of msntels, sccompan led with list OF
prices The 1nantcls and elso tbs putting up
give nerfecL and entire satisfaction, and por
sons wanting such work done cannot do bcsLer,
if as we'll, than TO buy Of tnon. They send
master workmen TO sc. up. free OF charge.
RICHARD LLOYD.
Ral,,ont Ale- IN W. nov Is
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II is now said thai the Presideu: has certain
ly recalled Mr.. Motley from his post as Minis
ter TO Great Britain.
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Gen. Howard was placed at the head OF the
Court Martial which recently tried the coiored
cadet at West Point. He had previously writ
ten letter to this very cadet, relating to differ
euces in the Academy, and sympatbisug with
him.
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IN relation to contested elections" before
the House of Representatives. the New York
Commercial, Radical paper, has the justice
and independence to say that the decision
made by this Radical Congress commanded
no moral support in the Capitol or out Of it.
and that these scenes it is not desirable to re.
enact" 1t adds 1.-The House may not be
able to prevent endeavorS to obtain, by a party
vote of the members, positions not obtainnble
at the polls, but it should exert itself to dis
courage them as far as possible. 1t cannot do
this more effectually than by with holding the
allowances which have too often served to slim
uate disappointed candidates to seek Congress
sional interference.
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THARLES w. GREEN,
WINTER UNDER w II a K.
WINTER UNDER w K A K.

LARGE INVOICES.
JUST HEUEIVED.
GREAT lNDUCEMEN TS.
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SPECIAL lin calling attention 10 my re-
y moval, / ain pleased TO present my &c.
knowled gments to my many friends for their
consideration and encouragement Being COM
pelled by increase of business and want of room
to seek larger quarters, | would announce that
ordinary stool, of
FANCY GOODS AND NOTIONS,
in The large building for so many years occu
pied by Bryan, Adams & Co., it HAVING been
thoroughly renovated and mGdernzod. now
that my facilities for q more extended business
have been greatly augmented, ! would state
that still greater inducements TO encourage
trade will be offered; the old and wise maxim
OF "Ouicil sales and snail Profits" will be
strictly adhered to--and that in the future as
in the past every effort will be made to con-
vince my friends that / have q consideration
for their interest as we'll Us my own.
GHA4. ". GREEN,
nov IT 1G King street.
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No Persons interested in the purchase of
goods above mentioned would do we'll to exam
inc my stock. ,n>,
nov 9-eo5t rs King street.
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GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS AND ExpENDI-
TUREs.-Since the organization of the Govern
mcnt of the United States. in 1889, its receipts
from all sources have amounted to eleven bill
lions, six hundred and seveoty-three millions,
one hundred and sixty seven thousand, one
hundred and sixty dollars. Its ezpendlt urcs
have been eleven billions, four hundred and
ninety two millions, eight hundred and eighty
nine thousand, one hundred and nncty-six
dollars. On the 3Oth OF June there was, an
acua! balance in the Treasury Of one hundred
and forty nine millions five hundred and two
thousand, four hundred and seventy-one dollars.
INTERESTING INCIDENT -Ye yesterday Bishop
Pierce presented to the Conference of the NJ.
Z. Church South pretty little boy, four or
five years OF aye, the son of the Rev Mr. AL
ian. superintendent of the China Mission. He
was born 10 that far of land and only recently ar.
rived in this country, in company with his
mother. He was received by the Conference
rising. The Bishop took him 10 his lap, and
said be would iDaugurate him in the duties of
Bishop, and hoped that he would be ono some
day in China as ais father intended to snend
the remainder of his days there. Lynch F0'g.
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pUMFORD'S YEAST PUWDER-5 gross
u of the above celebrated Yeast Powders for
sale in quantities to suit by
nov II D. 4. MiLDiI Mn.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-02

hvesizes, pronounced by experienced men TO be
the most complete ndsimplest cutter eyeriinven-
ted Each machine cuts two lengths and canbe
arranged TO cut from 4 to i inches.
IMPROVED CLIPPER CIDER AND WINE
MILL,
guaranteed to do more work with less labor than
any mill in the market and TO do its work per
fectly.
The celebrated DOUBLE & TRIPLE SCREEN
DIME GRAIN FAN.
Dixie Thrasher, Cleaner and Dagger, Maryland
and Virginia Corn Shelters and Cleaners, Double
and Single Spout Corn Shelters, of latest and
most approved patterns
MARYLAND FARMER STEEL TOOTH HORSE
HAY AND GRAIN RAKE,
This rake is too well known throughout the
Valley of Virginia 10 need any description here.
We are finishing them in much better style
than last season. Farmers and Dealers will please
send on their orders early. 3--4 .~
Virginia Plantation Grist Mills, Cripple Inter-
nal Gear" Baldwin Horse Power 'tMix' and
Railway Horse Powers
Flows, Harrows and Cultivators, Agricultural
and Machine Castings
All our Machines of best Material and Work
manshlp and guaranteed to give entire satisfac-
ton
Agents for Hubbard Self-rake Reaper and
mower.
Illustrated and descriptive catalogue sent free
~ man. aprl-ly
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10, Saith of aioho,.o,

ALABAMA-Gev Smith, of Alabama, on
Saturday, obtained an injunction restraining
the presiding officer Of the State Senate from
counting the votes at the recent election for
Governor and Treasurer. Mr. Moren, Dem
ocrst, was declared elected Lieut.. Governor,
bat dieregarding the injunction, he counted
the t.alots for the other officers, and Mr.
Lindsay was ascertained to have majority
for Governor and Mr.. Grant majority for
Treasurer, both Democrats. Tue Senate
recognizes Smith and the House Of Dele
gates Lindsay, so that at present the State
has two Governors There is much excite
ment in the State
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Died.

On Wednesday morning last, November both, in
Stanton, OF Group, Willie Graham, dangter OF
B. F. and M. E. Coos, aged years and months.
On the 2sth ult, of Group Charles Lynn, SON of
John NJ and Mary v. Hardy, of this place, aged 3
years, months and days.
On Sunday last, at his residence near Swoopes
Depot, Mr.. John WilsoRabout so years of age
In Staunton, on Sunday morning Nov. 9th, at
the residence of N K. Trout Hsq, Miss Harriet M
Stribling, in the 5oth year Of her age.
On November 29th, in Stauntcn, Willie Bald
win, infant son of Prof. E. Louis and Sallie A. E.
Ide.
This is the FIFTH child these afflicted parents
have been called upon to give up to the sleep of
death in about hree years. OF a lovely group OF
SIX, ONE is left. What heart that believes in the
efficacy of prayer will not ascend to Him, who
comforteth those that cast down. that they
may now realize the truth of the divine promise /;
Gas thy days, shall thy strength be!' M.
Frederick Md. papers please copy.
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THE ROUTE TO THE VIRGINIA SPRINGS

-
THE ROUTE TO THE VIRGINIA SPRINGS.
THE STEAMERS of this Line leave Baltimore
DAILY, Sundays exceptedl from Pier Light
Street No. 80 street, at P. NJ, and con-
tinue to connect with the York River Rail-
road at West Point, and ARRIVING IN RICH
MOND at $40 A.. NJ. the following day, in
time to connect with the Express Tram the
Danyille Road for Danvile, Greensboro, Sails
bury, Charlotte N. c., Columbia, S. c., and all
points South, and c. 4 0. R. R. for the Springs.
This Line affords the most comfortable and
least fatigung journey to persons travelling South
and to the Virginia Springs, ofall lines between
the North and the South.
THROUGH TICKETS for sale at Terminal
Stations of connecting Roads.
FREIGHTS by this Line, received DAILY,
handled carefully, and forwarded with dispatch,
at the lowest through rates.
Ma. Arrangements have also been made with
the James River and Kanawha Canal, by which
Through Freights to Lynchburg and other points
on that Line are received Daily, and forwarded
promptly on through rates.
Through Tickets on this line be procured
at the depot in this place, and at all stations on
the line of The G. & D. Railroad.
GEN WINS. C. WICKHAM, Vice Pres. and
Supt. Chesapeake and Ohio r. R.
TnOS. DODAMEAD
supt. R. & Y. R. and R. & D. Railroads.
N. H. HOTCHKISS, General Travelling Agent
of c. &. o. r. r. and r. by. r. R. R.
r. FOSTER, Agent.
No. 80 Light Street,
an2e-tf Baltimore.
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NEsrYsed.

On November 23rd, at the residence of john
Harper Esq, Port Republic, Rockingham, by Rev.
J. F. Liggett, DR.. Wm. Henry Byeriy, Of Spring
HILL Augusta. to Miss Annie Lee Ryan, of Shen-
andoah.
On November 17th at the house of Mr.. James
Wright Bath county, by Rev. 4. p. Kennedy, MI.
John B. Durham. and Miss Martha J. Wriget, all
of Bath county.
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nov22-tf

CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILROAD.-On
" and after Monday, 18th Oct. 1870, the
Passenger Trains will run as follows:
Mail Train will run daily between Richmond
and White Sulphur Springs, Except Sunday
between Gordonsville and White Sulphur.
Leave Richmond at 9 A. NJ. and arrive at
White Sulphur at 10 P. NJ.
Leave White Sulphur at $50 A. NJ. and ar
rive at Richmond at 4.5O P NJ. making close
connection Gordonsvie with 0. A. & NJ R. R.
for Alexandria, Washington, Baltimore, Phila-
delphia, New York, Boston &c; also for Lynch
burg, knoxville, Chattanooga, Membhis, New
Orleans, Montgomery, Mobile, &c:
Going West, passengers dine at Gcrdonsvile
and supper at Covington. Going East, break
fast at Goshen and dine at Gordonsville.
This train connect with stages as follows:
At Stanton for Lexington and Natural
Bridge
At Milboro' with stages for Bath Alum
Springs 10 miles Warm Springs, Is miles.
At White Sulphur Springs with stages for
Lewisburg; miles and Charleston 100 miles.
Through tickets issued to all points North,
West and Southwest. +.5-Ls
JAMES F. METH ERLAND,
dec24 Genera. Ticket Agent
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ORANGE, ALEXANDRIA &
MANASSAS RAILROADS.

ORANGE, ALEXANDRIA &
MANASSAS RAILROADS.
On and after Monday, June TO- 1870, one daily
passen ger train will run between W WASHINGTON
and LYNCHBURG, connecting at GORDONS-
WILLIE with the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad to
RICHMOND and Coyington and the Virginia
Springs; at LYNCHBUR(sf for WEST and SOUTH
WEST, and at WASHINGTON fer the NORTH
and NORTHWEST.
Leave Washington daily at 6.55 A. NJ. and
Alexandria at 500 A. NJ, arriving at Lynch
burg at sos P. n.
Leave hynchburg 1925 A. NJ, arriseat Alex
andra 5.25 P. NJ. and at Washington at o.l5
Pm.
Passengers for MANASSAS BRANCH will leave
Alexandria at / A NJ, pass Strasburg at 3.45
P NJ and arrive at Harrisonburg at 6 As P. NJ.
Eastward, leave Harrisonburg at $50 A. NJ,
pass Strasburg at 9.23 A. NJ, arrive at Alexan-
dria at AS P NJ, Washington 2.35 P NJ. and
Baltimore at 4 80 ?. N.
Good connections, by comfortable coaches, are
made on thi line to Niddleburg from the Plains
to Uppervile, from Piedmont; to Capon Springs
from Strausburg; to Orkney Springs from Mount
Jackson, and to Rawley and Augusta Springs
and Viewers Cave from Harrisonburg.
Both the Eastward and Westward bound trains
make close connection at Strasburg with the
Winchester and Strasburg Railroad to Winches-
ter. Harper Ferry &c.
Through tickets and baggage checked to all
prominent points.
J.. NJ. BROADUS,
nov22-tf Gen'l Ticket Agent
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The regular Communications of STANTON LODGE
No, 49, are held in Masonic Building, Main Street
on the SECOND and LAST FRIDAY nights in each
month.
The regular conversations of UNION ROYAL
\A/ ARCH Gu PIER, No. 9, are held in Masonic
xEN Building, on the SECOND and FOURTH TUES
DAY nights in each month.
~ The regular Assemblies of Stevenson Com
%I$ mandry are held in Masonic Building,
~ on the FOURTH Monday night in each
month
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1899 gzo for the West. 1899
GREAT NATIONAL DOUBLE
TRACK ROUTE FOR
ST Louis Mo- Cleaveland, Ohio,
Memphis Tenn, ST. Paul, Minnesota
Cincinnati, Ohio, Detroit, Michigan,
Indianapolis Ind, Chicago, ILL.,,
Louisville, Ky, Kansas City, Mo-,
Pittsburg, Pa, Cairo, Illinois,
and all principal Cities Westand Southwest via
the BALTIMORE OHIO RAILROAD and its
Connecting Roads. One change Of cars between
Baltimore and Cincinnati or Indianapolis, and
one to St. Louis, Chicago, Terra Haute, &C.,
besides ELEG ANT PALAC SLEEPING CARS
on all night trains, this route is therefore the
most desirable, especially for Families and La
dies travelling alone.
Passengers with Western Though tickets pur-
chased at the above naNed offices have the priv
ilege ofvisiting Baltimore withoutextra Expense
and then resuming theirjourney West.
This is tbs only Route, which can check Bag
gagefrom Washington City to all Westerncities.
Three Daily Fast Express Trains from Wash
ington and Baltimore to all points West, leaving
Washington Cityas follows: Mail Line, 6, 45,
A. NJ. Fast Line, 80, P. NJ. Express Line,
7,45, P. NJ.
Time from Washington to Cincinnati % 40.
louisville 1890.
y = St. Louis SO, 26
One train in advance of all Rival Lines
The above trains make close connections at
Wheeling, Columbus and Parkersburg, with all
Western Railroads, for all points. eG
Passen gersleaving on Saturday willg othrough
by this route, withoutlaying over on Sundays.
Through Tickets for sale at the offices of the
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad at White Sulphur
Springs, Staunton and Waynesboro, and families
wishing to emigrate to the west in large parties
can get tickets at reduced rates by application to
A. J.DODAMEAD. sf~ :
Gen lSouthern Agent, B. & 0. R. R.,
e RICHMOND, VA.
LIN. COLE, General Ticket Agent, B. & 0.
R. R., Baltimore, Md. ce1 e
J L.WILSON, Master Transpo rtation, B. b
o. R. R., Baltimore. Md.
AupuSt 23--tf - - y L. = -..-----
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The Hotel at Siberton. Augusta, was Destroy
ed by fire on the 26th ult. The hre originated
from stove pipe.
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WANTED. 1900 or 1000 lbs. of Pork, for fam
lily use, for which the market price in cash Will
be paid. Apply at 'Vindicator Office no25
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The Ladies of the NJ. e. Church South, will
hold Fair in the Town Hall during Christmas
week, commencing on Tuesday night, Decem-
Der 9th
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VIM. H. German has just received a supply of
Fishers unrivalled Mince-mcat. Families can
be supplied III any quantities.
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Last entertainment of the Queen Sisters at
Town Hall, tomorrow, Saturday night, with a
choice programme.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-02

Mrs. Kelley offers great inducements to the
Ladies and Others See her advertisement else
where
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-02

rTNO PURCHASERS OF
SEWING MACHINES.
THE FLORENCE MACHINE AHEAD.
READ THIS.
The result off Challenge accepted from the
Agents of the Singer and Improved Howe Sew
ing Machines at the State Fair, Louisville, Ken
lucky.
The Florence Machine takes the two first pre-
miums over all its competitors and was declared
by all who examined it, to be the best Sewing
Machine on Exhibition.
REASONS.
1st Simplicity and great range Of work
End. Its making four different stitches, viz:
The lock stitch, double lock stitch, knot stitch
and double knot stitch.
3rd. Its reversible feed motion, operated by
simply turning thumb screw, enabling the OPP
orator to run the work to the right or left. and
convenience of self-astening the ends of the
seams.
4th The perfect finish and the substantial
manner in which the machine is made.
9Th. The rapidity of its working and the
quality of the work done.
9th. Its self-adjusting tension, ,-
All persons wishing TO purchase a Machine,
will please call and examine the Florence, before
purchasing elsewhere.
We learn every one that buys Machine from
us to be good operator, free of charge.
CE. WOOD, Agent,
Opposite Virginia Hotel Staunton, Va.
All kinds Of work done to order at the Office of
the Agent of the Florence Machine, opposite the
Va, Hotel Stanton, Va.
TESTIMONIAL FROM THE MAYORS WIFE.
Staunton, Va, Sept 6, 1870.
Some five years ago, on the recommendation
of the Rev. Armstrong, | obtained Florence
Seaoing Machines, and have it now in use. 1t
performs its work to my satisfaction, sewing
rapidly neat and substantial lock-stitch.
have, in the meantime, used and observed the
working and work of other machines, and do not
hesitate to certify, that the Florence is fully
equal, if not superior, to any machine of the kind
in my acknowledgement cheerfnlly recommend
it to those in search of a good machine.
NJ. K. TROUT.
70 Kerr's Creek, Sept. 2sth 1870.
Mr.. c.. E. WOOD,
DEAR SIR Il have had the Florence Sewing
Machine for over two years. 1t has been in al
most constant use, and has never been out of re-
pair ! think it superior TO any have ever seen
hardly see how any thing could be more COM
plete or give better satisfaction.
4rr Yours &C., af
seo1e-tf J. H. LAIRD.
A FULL STOCK of city-made Goat Shoes
~ and Lasting Caters, for Ladies and
Misses, at
seps-tf Mp. FUNKHOUSER h cos.
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local.

The Queen Sisters give their last. entertalns
ment Saturday night-be sure to attend. 81