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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1870-11-25

Apropos OF weddings, the latest code
of etiquette I'm regard to young ladies
about TO be married Is said to he that
they should not make calls after the
engagement Is announced. There is
also another new decree of fashion in
this connection It Is not in good
taste to divulge In advance the direc-
tion to be taken in the wedding tour.
One young lady observed this rule so
strictly as to decline taking any men,
Der of the family, even her mother,
into her confidence as regarded this Inn
portant mstter.-M y. World.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1870-11-25
sFllyipus.
THE HOUR OF PRAYER.
BY MRS. HENANS.

Child, amidst the flowers at play,
While the red light fades away;
Mother, with thine earnest eye,
Ever following silently;
Father, by the breeze of eve.
Called by harvest work to leave:
Pray. ere yet the dark hours be:
Lift the heart and bend the knee.
Traveller in the strangers land,
Far from thine own household band:
Mourner, haunted by the tone
OF a voice from the world gone:
Captive, in whose narrow cell
sunshine hath lot leave TO dwell
Sailor on the darlxening sea:
Lit the heart and bend the knee.
Warrior, that from battle won,
brcathe1t now at set OF sun:
woman, Ger the lowly slain
Weeping on his burial plain;
le that triumph, We that sigh,
kindred by one holy tie;
Heavens first star alike you see:
Lift the heart and bend the knee.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1870-11-25

"WHERE's your wife, John ? asked
a rural mother, of her son, who had
been to the city.
Il haint got any.
"Why, you wrote us how you's
going to marry rich New York
lady"
$50 l was, but just as we were
about 10 be made one, policeman
come in and took the gal of for stea:'
ing; and l wouldn't try TO marry an
other New York lady, if she was
worth her weight in gold"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1870-11-25
How German Children take Medicine.

First, little boy or girl has TO he
considered sick. Then somebody
shakes a bottle, and all the children in
the room feel awfully, especially the
ones who are not going to take a dose.
Next, somebody lifts aspoou, and look
ing very solemn, begins to fill it full
out of the bottle. a strange, dismal
Ordor creeps into the air, the sick boy
or girl feels just like screaming or run
ming away = but that would never do.
Then the scene begins in earnest. Some
body has to coax or command or scold,
as the case may be, perhaps for a MINI
ute, perhaps for an hour; the other
children, standing by, feel worse than
ever, though they still want to "iook -
the neglected dolliOs faint away-evcn
pussy knows something dreadful is go
ing on then there's half cry, q gulp,
a shiver, and somebody throws aside
the empty spoon to lay the poor dis
torted little face close to her heart. and
kiss and-comfort it.
Have you ever before heard of this
strange German custom, and do YOU
think there Is any danger of any thing
like it being introduced into Our own
happy country?
SIX DEGREEs OF CRIME.--Hc who
steals million is shrewd financier.
lie who steals half million is
defaulter.
He who stealsa quarter of mil
lion is an irregular iinancier.
lie who steals hundred thousand
is great rogue.
He who steals fifty thousand Is a
great knavc.
He who steals pair of boots or n
loaf of bread Is scoundrei of the
deepest dye, and deserves incarcera-
tion i'm prison.
M. Sedillot, one of the most distin-
guished surgeons of Paris, has found n
means of preventing the pain and suf-
fering occasioned by surgical opera
tions. BY means of an electrical APP
paratus he raises the temperature OF
his instruments to white heat. and
then performs the operation, which is
scarcely felt by the patient, as burns at
that Intense heat cause little OF 10 pain.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1870-11-25

Among the letters found in be Tu-
illeIies, is one written to the En- nero,
by the Empress while she WI in
Egypt. She warns him against ro-
ceeding with some new schemes of a
bition, and concludes with these wOrds
Believe me You cannot make success
fully two co,,ps d'ctdt in one life.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-08
General Assembly of Virginia.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. :, 1870.
SEN ATE. .

SEN ~ L IL.
w. rrrr,cx. Of Nanscmond, in the chair.
an motion Of MIR. GREEvER, the rules Of
... >..,ion were adopted.
Va. AlrXEr L. LATHRor, the ncwlv-elect-
.,,-,rhrr from McckisnburG county, ap-
o.. '-.l al the clerks table and qualified by
:. ,.r., fine usual oathS OF office.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
-, ,rr,csyrd through Mr.. MAHoop, who in
,..,sa3 The senate that the House had or
..ynl and WAS ready TO proceed TO busi-
Nr. SMITH. Of Henrico. was delegated by
49,. President IL inform the House that the
,...,r had organized, and Was also ready
g.. ..-nccrd 10 business.
.aYNlTrEE TO WAIT on THE GOVERNOR.
u" motion of Mr.. \. SMITH, joint reso-
,..a" was passed 10y the Senate. and SUBJ
s,...a,u.y cuGcurrCd in hy the House, pro-
rr. for the appointment Of L Joint COM
..re 10 wait upon his Excellcncy the
n.Ae.uor. hnd 10 inform him that the Cen
,-3 Assembly was ready to receive any
@munication that he might have to make.
The PRESIDENT appointed on the Senate 5
.,.. Nc>>rS. SMITH and HARRIS.
TIE GOVERNORS MESSAGE.
II h9f-past o'clock Col. Owen, the aid
~ he Governor. presented TO the Senate
I'll, GNcrnor's message.
IN motion of Mr.. ANDERSON. of Pittsvl-
,.a;a. the formal reading Of the message
,,a. dispensed with.
Wa further moved that 500 additional co.
,..- n, printed for the Use of the Senate.
Vi. FITZPATRICK said he was determined
.H lr could In save the States money,
ami 3D. Thought this Il good time to begin.
4. a'rudrd no diSreSpcct to his EXcellency,
~. Governor. hut he thought no more than
r.. usual number Of copies for the Use OF
r.. senate should hc printed. He moved to
-. (. out the 800
Il this the ayes and noes were called,
" Ii the following result
AEr..-Messrs. Austin Beazlev. Carr, Fatz-
,.. -..A- Grc-ve-. Lalhrop. Lyons, Ma Tin, Am
..-~. ~ ~. ID. Smith and T. x. Tavlnr-ll.
\.s- Nc,5r$. =. AndcrS N. CAMPBELL. Court
..- "arrIs, kendriGk. ia;h1m, Mo- ely, Moss,
T. \. Euhinsoa, \. Slmith, and tcamoh-l:.
Adjourned.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-08

WALKS ABOUT R1cHMoSp-Ereru Bog, Saorldd
Hare K,-This little book has just made It's ap.
nearapce. Every Richmond boy should ouy IL
At once. In the form Of a story, tttells ailabouf
the places of Interest In the city and their MS
tory; aoaut the great fresh OF 1870; the death OF
Cen. Lee Richmond during the war; ana nulaa- ta
brIess other things Of interest not the leas.
esting OF which Is au account OF the hgnts ne-
tween the "Bu;chertown CATS" and - Hnt
Cats, - which all the boys know something aoous.
Besides all this, it is handsomely illustrate ana
bound in cloth. Published aud for saic Dy &c
CARTuY & ELLYsoy, si4 Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-08

EowLAN & Co., jewelers., are receiving mag
n,acent new fall STYLES of all the choice patterns
OF fire tewclry Sets Of amethyst, coral, pearls,
diamonds new patterns medalions, neck chains.
Leontine and opera chains, glove bands. handker-
chief holders, diamond rings, and superb new sill :
yer for bridal presents, at correr Main and Terin
Streets ...-.... +, I. ~. ss.rf-ft
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-08

WORD TO THE B0Ys.-ELLYsoS TAYLOR
have for sale the book which was written express
" for your benefit, and which has cauaed such
sensation, entitled "Walks About Richmond.'is
Call at ELLYsoN & TAYLoR's, Ius Main street,
and get COPY at once. II .4rfz,Tr = .syi.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-08

AN ARTICLE OF TnUE MERIT
Bronchial Trochcs" are the most popular article
I'm this country or Europe for throat diseases ana
coughs, and this popularity Is based upon real
merit. which cannot be said OF many other prepa-
rations In the market which are really pat weak
limitations OF the genuine Troches. ... r.stl
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-08

Mechanics buy our goods, merchants wear coats : :
bought OF us, clerks trade at our house. young
mon come 10 our place to get their dress sooas' $
married men ard men about TO be msrrled ankS
yet their supplies and outfits from us-in a~oro'
tbs town Is making rush on us at our stoie' NO.
1.na Noip gtr II al --st -
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-08

Coal, COKE AND SPLIT Woop.-Anthrac!te
coal OF all sizes and kinds Of the best quanty' ~
the lowest prices. Dealers and consumers avs.
ques.ed to call before buying. Btun'noa. .sass.
founery, and smiths coal Best soft soAs.
wArKrSs, 1lI,' Main and 9th and Cay sts.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-08

J.cKsos,s wholesale snd Retail Confecsioness' @
,oru.r ~ nroas and ID streets inswbuild!esl' wed
dIpgs. Balls, Parties, &c furnished ~ saof' nsS
tIce and on reasons bic terms. =. !. a.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-08

WOOD, WOOD, WooD-Ihe cheapest oaS #ood
IN the city Is to be had OF W. 8. PILcHER " eoutn
sh street. Come see 1t, and you miu ouy y ~ ~,
once SO low Is the price. al "a. ;ff,. .sys - E.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-08

CHEAPEST YET.--Yoacan gee good EnSsls'fes,
With your card printed on them, FOR enly - per
th .usand, st DISPATCH HPRiNTISo-aetsG,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-08

! SCHOOL CIRCULARS. AL kinds oS sshast ssre u
lars, reports, &C.. executed az me Utspasea suSs
~ cheap as the cheapest, - ef'
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-08

. THE "RELIGIous HEKALDr is resd In esefYe
,,ortIon OF the south. 1t is an excellent rasdism
for reaching the eye Of the putlie. sr.sst;.x. )
Cace on Main street, opposite Dispatch
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-08

c,r.pEsr Ysr.-You can bay all the mssa'
,Sas md weekly papers a. New York prices, aa
S1Iysoy q TAYLoR's Nkws Dspox.s next 10
~ on rcu office. ...,.r....S :,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-08

rrTHE best way TO prevent the wear OF essrsss asa
70 undcslay them With old papers. They may %
procured, at the Dispatea tes ~
cents per hundred. -e 49,. zf.Iss. ~ sstsss ~
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-08

ILmANAcs ros. Isii. Thirteen diGsreot ki''as
al ELLYsoS 4 TAyLos's s'eHs pfpet. IsAs Ass,ee %
Dtsnatch Office. -
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-08

MILITIA.
The subject of the organization of the
State militia is one that ought not to be
longer delayed. 1t is quite unnecessary Tor
me to repeat the arguments in favor OF 4
well-organiZed and efficient militia. The
mast experience of every State in the Union
amply Yindicates their correctness. There
are peculiar reasons which now. more than
ever, demonstl ate the absolute necessity of
an organized militia in this State. In case
of riot or organized resistance to the en-
forcement of the laws, the Executive has no
force at his command with which to vindl-
cate the authority with which be is clothed
bv the Constitution. In the late municipal
difficulties in this city the cOntrolIof sin
gle company fwell-organized and equipped
militia would have enabled the Executive
to quell, in its incipieney, that, disgraceful
and most unjustifable inSurrection against
the laws Of the Commonwealth. But he
then had neither officer nor private under
his command, and he has none now. Even
the public property Of the State is guarded
by officers sworn i'll as special policemen of
the city of Richmond, and subject to its
control. Itisstru that / employ these
guards, and pay them out Of the contingent
fu,ad. because absolutely necessary for the
protection of the public property but 1t is
equally true that they are not the officers
Of the State, nor technically under the con-
troll Of the State authorities.
Under the authority of joint resolu-
tion, approved February 1S, 1870, the Su.
perintendent Of the Penitentiary, with my
approval, employed twenty =. Temporary
guards for sixty DAYS to guard the State
psisoners and the peniLentiary. In default
of any other provision for supplying this
necessary service, this guard has ever since
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-09

A SAYING OF HENRY CLAy.-Hcnry Clay
used to say that there were three classes
of persons with whom it never was safe to
quarrel; -.
First-Ministers. For the reason that
they had pulpits from which they could
denounce me, and I had none from which
to reply. y,
most powerful engines from which they
could every day hurl wrath and fury upon
me and I had none through which to reply.
And 6nally-With women, for they
would havo the last word any how.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-09

CouRT1Na- Josh Billings says: There is
wimmin who areeazy to court az lint Luv
at first sight is like eating honey. 1t duz
seem az tho yu never could get cnuff of it.
This kind ov luv is apt to make blunders,
and IL az hard tew back out Nv as WE'LL
But there amt no such thing az pur math-
ematicks in counting. If it iz all nature, it
is too innocent for earth and if it il awl
science, it IL too much oy emmy plan where
yu are going tn fetch up, and seq how yu
and she likes it, and let the thing kind ov
worry along kareless, like throwing stones
intu a mill pond Yu will find one thing
tew be strickly true, the more advice yu
undertake tn follow the less amount ov good
counting WI will du.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-09
Poetry.
Footsteps of the Angels.
BY H. W., LoNGFELLow.

When the hours of day are numbered,
And the voices of the night
Wake the better soul that slumbered -
To holy, calm delight.
Ere the evening lamps are lighted,
And, like phantoms grim and tall,
Shadows from the fitful freight
Dance upon the parlor wall.
Then tho forms of the departed
Enter at the open door,
The beloved, the true-hearted,
Come to visit me once more.
He, the young, the strong, who cherished
Noble longings for the strife,
By the roadside fell and persisted,
Weary with the march of life.
They, the holy ones and weakly,
Who the cross of suffering bore,
Folded their pale hands SO meekly,
Spoke with us on earth no more.
And with them the being beautious,
Who unto my youth was given,
More than all things else to love me,
a And is now a saint in Heaven.
With slow and noiseless footstep
Comes that messenger divine,
. Takes the vacant chair beside me,
Lays her gentle hand in mine.
And she sits and gazes at me ss
d ssWith those deep and tender eyes,
Like the stars SO still and saint-like,
Looking downward from the skies.
Uttered not, yet comprehended,
Is the spirits voicelesSl prayer, So
Soft rebukes in blessings ended,
Breathing from her lips of air.
- II $50 ~ =
oh, though oft depressed and lonely,
All my fears are laid aside,
If remem Der only
Such as these have lived and died.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-09

The little vexations a"d minor miseries
of life can only be met with patience and a
philosophy. They can't be ''put down
like an insurreotion, nor expelled like a bad
church member. TIL, best that can be done
with them is to pay as little attention to
them as possible, and not to double their
power by fretting over them. AS the I'M
mortal Shakespeare says 1--WE don't remem-
Der exactly where y
'For every evil under the sun
Thsre is remedy, or there's none
If there is a remedy, try and find it,
If there isn't-never mind IL"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-09

Dome GooD.-There is not one Of us so
young, or so poor, but we may Ie able to
help somebody. Think how nice it is to do
good to those who are sick and unhappy -
Very often a kind word, or even a kind
look, is great comfort to people; and Their
is not one among US who cannot do some
litteIthing for others, particularly if we try to
give up things ourselves sometimes, for the
sake Of our friends and fellow-creatures.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-09

Oh, mothers, if you only knew what an in
fuence yours is upon your children, the
millennium might stride on to meet us with
fastened step Believe me, it is not TO
nance, this true affection that cheers and
blesses life, when the winds and pillows are
wild and high; it is reality if you will
make it SO, and blessed one. Try, them,
whether in adversely or prosperity. to keep
the Liz hit Of loving sympathy burning clear
within your homes. For this life is not all,
but the influence Of our surroundings goes
with us into the hereafter.
XWhile at Manassas, early in the war, a
iHoung lady rode up to General Early, who
was in command, and began to detail
some news of which she was the bearer.
Just then Federal battery appeared on an
eminencc beyond and took up position
s'Miss," said the General, you must get
out of the way =; that Yankee battery is I'M
limbering and will open upon us and knock
you all to pieces She looked round at
the battery quietly and then proceeded with
her story. "Miss," said the General again,
'don't you see they are about Shooting their
guns You are in great danger here, and
must be off" She looked round again, and
again resumed her story. In a few moments
''bang" came the report Of the first gun
"Now," "you must be off, as you are too
much exposed" and he forced her to ride
away. Then turning to Colonel (now Cen
eral Gordon,) he said Colonel, what
splendid heroines women would make if it
wasn't for snakes and spiders" )
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-09

WM, NHUIEI, 1f0P1'0''
He has now on hand and offers to the trade
and his customers generally, the best assortment
of Imported and Domestic Liquors ever kept LOT
sale in Staunton.
All Of his goods having been bought for cash,
he has peculiar advantages over others OF tne
trade.
since es the decline in Cold, are now offered far be-
low the usual price, viz: D.
French Brandy, Sherry, Port Wine, Kum'
Holland Gin, Stoughton and Stomach BitIers,
McEwans Scotch Ale, Guinnesss Brown STOUT
Dublin Porter &c. &c.
Also on hand full supply of Old tennessee
kew, and full line of the best brands OF Angus
ia and Rockbridge Whiskeys, some of which are
over two years old and of Superior quality
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-09

SOUND AND SENs1BLE.-An exchange talks
thus sensibly,, and we commend 1t to our
readers hereabouts:
Violent perfumes, especially those con-
tanning musk, are disagreeable to mos per-
sons, and to some positively distressing
There is no smell SO universally pleasing as
no smell. Never scent yourself when 60 ng
into crowded assembly. The same is true
of the residuary smell Of tobacco which
hangs about the garments and af1icts the
breath Of those who habitua ly smoke. But
tobacco almost invariably makes men self
indulgent and regardless Of others convent
ence. More brutal yet are those who 60 to
church reeking. like a Dutchman's soup,
with the smell of onions. There are scores
of people who have lost all profit of Sun
day service by the sickning smells which
surrounded them.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-09

It was wise saying among the anciens
that the way to vice lies down hill. Ii you
take but few steps, the motion becomes so
impetuous and violent that it is almost inn
nossible to resist it.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-09

A Coon ExAMPLE.-A gentleman was
one day asked by a FREUD how he kept him
self from being involved in quarrels' lie
answered, "By letting the angry person
have all the quarrel to himself"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-09

Remember that you can say more against
your neighbor by shrug of the shoulders,
or significant look, than you could say by
words,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-09

Lord Eldon, who has just died in London,
has left his whole fortune for the establish
ment of an insane asylum, Il restore to
madman," said he, '':the fortune L owe
them" Lord Eldon was lawyer.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-09

MARRIAGES AND BUGGIES.
~ wish to inform my friends that have
moved my CARRIAGE SHOP to nv new build
ing near the Virginia Hotel, where will keep on
hand Carriages and Buggies of every description.
BY close attention to business and fair dealing,
expect to give entire satisfaction Twill pay strict
attention to REPAIRING. Give me cali before
purchasing. J.H. WATERS.
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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-09

Live to be useful. Live to give light. Live
to accomplish the end for which you were
made, and quietly and steadily shine on,
trying to do good
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-09

H1eurALuT1Na.-A country girl once
went to the city to pay visit to one of her
old and best friends This friend was mar
ried to rich city merchant, and was lead
er of fashion. In city etiquette, of course,
the visitor was verdant, and made numerous
mistakes. Her friend wished to initiate her
fully into the mysteries" and as they were
going to large ball, gave the following in
structions, viz ''Eat one small cake and
one saucer of ice cream, and when your at
tendant presses you to take more. answer
that you have masticated a suAiciency, and
more would be supelfuity." Things
went Oh smoothly until her attendant asked
her to partake of more refreshments, when to
the horror of her friend and amusement of
the company, she answered in loud voice:
II have evaporated insufficiently; and one
more would 60 Aippity- hopity
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-09

Modesty in a woman is like color on her
alphabetically becoming, if not put on,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-09

1910 The undersigned respectfully calls
lClOa the attention Of his friends to the
fact that upon his own hook he proposes to carry
on a general AUCTION BUSINESS, at the old
stand, corner of Augusta streetand Spring Lane
He will attend the sale Of property of all kinds,
either in town or country, as reasonable as any
other auctioneer. Z. NJ. CUSHING:
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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-09
Gbe gtaunton Winoitator.
ADVERTISING RATES.

Advertisements for less than three months will
he inserted at the rate of One Dollar per square OF
eight lines or less for the first and SO cents Tor
each subsequent insertion. Unless the number
of insertions be marked upon the manuscript II
will be published until forbid and chafgeo a'-
cordingly. g.,
ofic,. communications calling upon, advocating
- osing candidates, and all communica tlens
80 offices of personal or private character, OF
.tended or calculated to promote any private en-
terprse or interest will be charged for as adver-
tisements.
Ma. Special notices 20 cents per line for every
insertion. go
Ma liberal arrangement made with those
who advertise for three, six or twelve months.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-09

MORE NEW GOODSl
Att. WIZ & BRO'S.,
MAIN STREET.
We have just received another supply OF Spring
and Summer Goods, of the latest and most beau
tiful styles, consisting of ..-.
LADIES' & GENTS DRESS GOODS,
,An1Es, r. GENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
ST.APLE s. E.aJT'CY
DRY GOODS.
And, in fact. everything kept in a hrst CLASS
Dry Goods house.
Give us call, before purchasing, as we pledge
ourselves to sell good Goods as low as any other
House.
Our goods were purchased after the recent de-
cline and will be sold at very small proht.
Va Everything guaranteed as represented
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