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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-09

Godeys Lady's Book, for January is supe-
rior number. being embellished with an extra
number of Steel-plate engravings, Pattern and
Fashion plates and containing a large amount
of original and well selected matter. Every La
dy should take Cooley. Every husband should
make his wife present Of Godey's Laoy's
Book for one year and the Vindieator also, if he
is not already subscriber. The price of Cooley
is So year. We will.furnish the Vanaicator and
Godeu. one year, for 81 Is in aduancc
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-09

We learn that Maj. S. NJ. Yost, formerly edi-
tor of the Vnsdicator, and afterwards connected
edit ORALLY with the Rockingham Register, Lex
ington (Mo.) Expositor and St. Louis Daily
Times, has purchased the Valley Kiryinian, in
this place. We welcome him again 10 the edi-
torial fraternity.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-09

Eveline, youngest daughter of Mr.. j. Frank
Davis, about years of age, while climbing a
fence at her Uucles, Mr.. John Silor, on Satrr-
day last, fell, fractaring her left arm above the
elbow and dislocating the elbow joint. DR.. Hen
KEEL was called in and rendered the necessary sur
gical aid, and we are pleased to learn that the
unfortunate little girl is: at the present time do
ing Nell
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-09

The invincible Henry Stonebraker, the Proprl-
etor and Manufacturer of Stonebraker's Medi-
cines. has gotten out an Almanac for 1871, filed
with much valuable info rmation, for gratultous
distribution. Henry Stonebraker is one OF the
go-ahead men of the day and his preparations
have successfully stood the test of long use In
quire at the Drug Stores for Stonebraker's Alma
nae, and use his remedies.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-09

David G. Whtmore and Osborne Wilson, oil
Highland, have invented and patented an I'M
proved car-coupling, which is said to be a supe
rior selfcoupling arrangement and likely to SUI
persede the old couplings in use.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-09

We have noticed that a number of papers at a
distance, report, as telegraphed from Staunton,
that MIR. John Wilson, near Swoopes Depot,
whose death we announcel last geek, commit
ted suicide. Upon inquiry we learn that this re-
port is utterly untrue, and contradict it in JUS
tice 10 the memory of one, who, in life, was one
of our most highly esteemed and worthy citi-
Zpns
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-09

On Friday night last our young friend, Jas.
w. Baldwin, ESQ.,, on behalf of Staunton Coun-
Gil No. Al, delivered very able Temperance ad
d ress in the NJ E. Church South, which is high
Nv spoken of by all who heard it,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-09

Miss Alice Witt, of Rockingham, niece of Mr.
Geo. W. Britt, Of this county, whom she was
visiting, on returning from Mt. Pisgah Church,
on Sunday last, was thrown from her horse, and
died that light from the effects of injuries sus-
tanned
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-09

A little SON of a Mr.. Brown, who resides on
Nj. A. A. Crawfords farm, near Moscow, was
kicked by mule, Nov. 22nd, from the effects of
which he died few days after.
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A MERICAN HOTEL
N, Immaed ztely at til,
STANTON, VI
dcCHESNEl x lADENBOUs

Nj +. BLEDSoE, Nanas
The oprietorsir resuming the ~.
ofthis vel known aud popular n tel,
and fLvorably known 10 the ira, ling /,
promise in theiuiureto retain the reputatio.
American hashorne, as a
First Glass Hotel.
Itsocality, Immediately at he RailroadDepot,
rendersit convenient stopping place for per-
sons on business or in search ofhealth
Bar and Barber Shor in the House.
Allthe Offices of the Telegraph and Stage
lines running to this own are adjoining this
House.
A firstclass Livery Stable, under O'Toole &
Donovan, in connected with this house
MCCHESf Ely & CO.
N. B. Citizens ofthe County wi lbe furnished
Dinner at so Cents, and Horses I'd by Messrs
Donovan & o. Toole at 20 Cents
Oct. lI---tf
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BIG HoGs.-Mr John B. Scherer of this place
killed four hogs Tuesday last, which weighed as
follows: LIST, 400 lbs; End, 81 months old, 3429
lbs; 3rd, $50 lbs; 4th sol lbs, averaging 3453
lbs. Can any of our readers beat this average :?
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local.

We call the especial attention of those desi-
ring to secure good place Of business, to the
very desirable store-rooms advertised by Mrs.
Bolen. in another column.
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Mr.. Charles S. Thompson, neas Churchvile,
met with serious accident on Friday last. He
was with hunting party near Lebanon Springs,
Augusta, and in attempting to take his gun from
ahe wagon and draw it from some bed cloth
ing whiek was wrapped around it, discharged
the load, the contents entering the left above
the elbow, and SO terribly SCATTERING it as TO ne
cessitate amputation. He was much weakened
by loss of blood before a surgeon could reach
him, and was, at the time we heard from him
last in very critical condition
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UPPER, HARM ESS
SUiIAC,
&c. &c. &c.
apr8-ly BALTIMORE, Nh.

NJ w. SLADE h CO.,
IN. CANTON AGRICULTURALW WORKS,
OFFICE WAREHOUSE l72 W PRATT STREET.
BALTIMORE
Manufacturers of Agricultural Implements and
Machinery generally.
Owners and exclusive Manufacturers of the
following valuable labor-saving Machines.
MARYLAND HAY, STRAW AND FODDER
AND CORN STALK CUTTERS.
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Died.


At Newport, on the morning of Nov: 27th, OF
consumption, Mr.. John B. Naid, in the 2fth year
of his age, -.-.
2sth Mrs. Rosanna wife Of 5oseph Snyder, in the
18th year of her age.
On the 25th of Nov, Lieucetta H. daughter OF
MI and Mrs Andrew Arehart, aged 3 years, Z
months and l6 days
On the 3rd inst, at the residence Of her husband
in Spring HILL Mrs. = Thompson, wife of William
Thompson, Esq.
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VALUABLE LOTS FOR SALE-The I'M
Y dersigned hereby offers for sale, on ac-
commodating TERMS number of desirable lots,
varying in size from one to four acres, near to
and west of the corporation line and north of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. A number of
them front on what is known as the old Middle
brook road which departs from the Parkersburg
turnpike near the corporation line and leads by
Pipers brick-yard to my residence.
Streets and alleys have been laid off as will APP
pear from an inspection of the plot of the lots at
the law Office of Messrs. Smith & Elder. Those
desiring either building or pasture lots would do
we'll to look at them.
Apply to Stuart, Lilley & Co., Real Estate
Agents, or to the undersigned.
may6-tf WM. SHu MATE.
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MOUNTAIN HOTEL.
IL CAMDEN STREET,
1.-TWO doors from Howard Street,
BIT MORE, Mp.

Blu MORE, MD.
This Hotel has been recently furnished with
entirely New Furniture and Beds, thoroughly
Repaired and Remodelad, new and improved
water Closet is now being added in more desi-
rable part Of the building
This Hotel is convenient to all the Deoots of
the Western and Sotthern Railroads. SAVING
hack hire. 1t is also convenient to all business
portions Of the City, the street cars runping
within few doors Of it.
4 Splendid Bar, Barber-shop. Billiard and
Bathing Saloons in connection with the Hotel
NJ r Bledsoe, formerly of the Washington
TO Lynehburg, Va, and more recently Of
the American Hotel Stanton va, has an inter
est in the above well-known House and viii he
pleased to see his friends; promising them First-
Class Aceommo ations, and an Old Virginia
welcome. 'A"'
Very Respectfully.
r. SHARE, Proprietor.
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jan2s-tf
1888 EEo for the West. 1853

1899 sHo for the West. 1879
GREAT NATIONAL DOUBLE
TRACK ROUTE FOR
St. Louis, Mo-, Cleaveland, Ohio,
Memphis, Tenn, st. Paul, Minnesota
Cincinnati, Ohio, Detroit, Michigan,
Indianapolis, Ind, Chicago, H.,
Louisville, Ky, Kansas City, Mo-;
Pittsburg, Pa, Cairo, Illinois,
and all principal Cities West and 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 ELEGANT P PALACE SLEEPING CARS
on all night trains, this route is therefore the
most desirable, especially for Families and La
dies travelling alone.
Passengers with Western through tickets pur-
chased at the above named offices have the priv
ilege ofvisiting Baltimore withoutextra Expense
and then resuming theirj journey West.
This IS tbs only Route, which can check Bag
gage from Washington City to all Westerncities.
Three Daily Fast Express Trains from Wash
ngton and Baltimore to all points West, leaving
Washington Cityas follows: Mail Line, 6, As,
AN. Fast Line, ?. so, P. NJ. Express Line,
7,45, M.
Time from Washington to Cincinnati % 40.
- y Louisville 30, 80.
p" y y St. Louis SO,
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.
Passengersleaving on Saturday will &C through
by this route, without laying over on Sundays.
Through Tickets for sale at the offices of the
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad at White Sulphur
Springs, Stanton and Waynesboro, and families
wishing to emigrate to the west in large parties
can get tickets at reduced rates by Applicant to
A. J. DODAMEAD.
Gen lSouthern Agent, B. & 0. R. R.,
RICHMOND, VA.
LIN. COLE, General Ticket Agent, 3. & O.
R. R., Baltimore, Md.
L. WILSON, Master Tcanapor tation, B Il
o. R. R., Baltimore, Md.
August 23--tf.
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Kerr's Creek, Sept. 2sth 1870

Kerr's Creek, Sept 18th 1870
Mr. C. L. 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 cut 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.
Yours &c,
sepl6-f D. ii. LAlkD.
unwilling HOUSE Fur SALE.
Entirely new, well built, handsome
appearance AID we'll located. Terms liberal.
Apply to Fl. KER, at +. Ker & BROS.
aprg-tf
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Railroads & Express.

finally THROUGH PASSENGER AND
IL FREIGHT LINE
(Sdnday Excepted
From Baltimore to Richmond, an ali other points
south and west of that city; via
RICHMOND AND YORK RIVER RAlLRuAE-
LIN H.
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TN COUNCIL FOR THE
Il CITY or STAUNTCN,
October 18th, 1870

TN COUNCIL FOR THE
L CITY or STAUNTCN,
October 18th, 1870
The Committee appointed for that purpose,
submitted an Ordinance. which was passed. in
the words and figures following to wit:
An Ordinance authorizing the issue of Certifi-
Gates of Debt, for the purpose of providing the
means of increasing the supply of Water, and
efficiently cquiping the Fire Department of the
City.
|. Be it Ordained, that the President of the
Council, be, and he is hereby, authorized and
instructed, as soon as practicable, to issue Ger
tifcates of Debt, not exceeding Ten thousand
dollars, in sums of not less than One hundred
dollars each; payable in not less than Five, nor
more than Ten years, with interest at Eight per
ceut. per annum, payable on the first day Of
January and July in each and every year to be
sold by him at their par value, and the money
arising from such Sale to he paid over to the CITY
Treasurer, the Certificates to be registered, with
Coupons attached for the interest and the Cou-
pons to be received, as they mature, in payment
of all dues to the City, These Bonds to be nom
taxable for City purposes.
The property, faith and credit Of the City
are hereby pledged for the pqnctual payment Of
the interest, and the ultimate redemption of the
principal,
3. This Ordinance shall be in force from its
passage.
A Copy-Tese,
JAMES r. PATTERSON, elk.
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Notice is hereby given, thai in pursuance of
the foregoing Ordinance, will receive proposals
for the Certificates of Debt in the Ordinance
above mentioned, until the 3lst day of December
next, either at my Office on Frederick Street,
or, at the Clerk Oface OF the Hastings Court fox
the City of stanton.
VIM. A RyRkE President
OF the Council oil the City Of Stauuton.
nov25-4t
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M a SONIC.

=
Tbereeular Communications of STAuNToN LODGE
No 49, are held in Masonic Building, Nam street
on the SE9oap and LAST FRIDAY nights IN each
month.
a. The regular gn6atioGs of UN1oN ROYAL
; !: $:$s sa:
The regular Assemblies Of Stevenson Com
Xxx mandy are held in Masonic Building,
* on the FOURTH Monday night III each
4 month
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LOOK TO YOUR INTEREST!
s. ". GELES
HAS THE CHEAPEST GOODS IN
THE VALLEY.
CONE AND SEE.
HE HAS EVERYTHING KEPT IN A DRY
GOODS sToRE.
DRESS GOODS
Of every descripti III.
MEN AND BOYS
FURNISHING GOODS,
VERY CHEAP.
LADIES' SHOES.
MEMS SHOES.
LADIES' GLOVES, MEMS GLOVES,
LADIES' HOSIERY, MEMS HALF
HOSIERY, FLANNELs,
SHAWLS,
HATS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
NOTIONS OF ALL KINDS.
CALICO ONLY Il CTS
LAUREL D COTTON ONLY Is cts
ELEGANT BLEACHED COTTON 1862
HEAVY ga FACTORY GOODS,
ONLY 80 CENTS.
HEAVY 81 FACTORY GOODS,
ONLY $3.50.
TO BE SOLD FOR
CASH AND CASH ONLY.
CALL TO SEE ME, OR YOU WILL MISS
BARGAINS.
sep30-6m S n GILES
SEWING MACHINES.
THE FLORENCE MACHINE AHEAD
READ THIS
The result of a Challenge accepted from the
Agents of the Singer and Improved Howe Sew
ing Machines at the State Fair, Louisville, Ken
lucky.
The Florence Macl1ine 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.
IF,
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 a thumb screw, enabling the OPP
orator to run the work to the right or left. and
convenience of self-fastening the ends of the
seams.
manner in which the machine is made.
5th. 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 a Machine from
us to be good operator free of charge.
G. E. WOOD, Agent,
Opposite Virginia Hotel Stanton 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. G. 1870.
Some five years ago, on the recommendation
of the Rev. Armstrong, obtained a Florence
Seacing Machines, and have it now in use. It
performs It's 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 knowledge-and cheerfnlly recommend
it TO those in search of good machine.
NJ. K. TROUT.
Kerr's Creek, Sept. 2sth 1870.
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Fertilizers
TSELLS' CELEBRATED FERTILIZERS
IL RAW BONE PHOSPHATE
SUPER PHOSPHATE OF LINE.
PURE BONE DUST.
For sale by P.B. HOGFSRRo
These celebrated Fertilizershave given genera
satisfaction to all who haveused them.
Wereferto VIM. B. Cochran, Simpson F. Tay
lor, John Christian, j. W Crawford, David Spack
ana James 4. Grove, whohaYe nsed them.
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Books, Periodicals &c.

Books AND STATIONERY.
A large stock of English,
Latin, Greek, and French
School Books, good assortment,
Miscellaneous Books
Blank Books, Pass Books,
Diaries, Cap, Letter and
Note Paper, Drawing and
Tissue Paper, Bristol Board,
States, Slate Washers, Slate Pencils,
Lead Pencils; Pocket Knives,
Perforated Paper, Portfolios,
Music Portfolios,
Bank Checks and Negotiable Notes, Check Books
Scrap Books, Wrapping Paper, Paper Bags,
Steel Pens Penholders, Stationers' Rubber,
Gum Bands, Paper Fasteners, Black Sand, Sand
Boxes, Rulers: Paint Boxes, PaintBrushes, Court
Plaster, Tooth Picks, Indeible Ink, Colored and
White Chalk, Crayous, Linen and Paper Irvine,
Photograph Albums, Bibles and Tesaments,
Prayer Books, Hymn Books, Sunday School
Books, Sunday School Cards and Tickets, and
Small Cloth Lined Tags. All at 1evEsTpR1cr.
seple=-tf ROBERT COWAN.
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TABINET ORGANS

CABINET ORGANS.
The Mason &c Hamlin
Organ Co.
WINNERS OF SEVENTE-FIFE HIGHEST
PREMIUMS. INCL UDING THE
PARIS EXP 0SITION
MEDAL.
For tie best instrument of this class in the
world, respectfully announce that their facilities
are now so great that they undertake to furnish
not only Inc best and cheapest, but the Low EST
PRICED hrst-class Organs obtainable, and thew
ask attention to their present scale of prices Of
which the following are illustrations:
-Four Octave Single Reed Portable Or
gan, solid Black Walnut Case, more
powerful and much better than
- Meiooeon ....:...;..,............... $4,000
a' NJ oeeave' uoaole heed 40: d.. $500
tave Single Reed, Stop Tremulant,
Solid Black Walnut Case, paneled
ana carved $4,000
Metropolitan Organ, Style C, Five Oc-
tave Double Reed, Five Stops Viola.
Diapason, Meloda, Flute and Trem
ulant,) Solid Black Walnut Case
,5d paneled u ana carved: Sl25Oo
q, Five Octave, Double Reed, Five
Stops Viola, Diapason, Meiodia.
Flute, Vox, Humane, including the
new Mason & Hamlin improved Voy
Humane, just introduced, capable of
variety of exquisite effects. This
is the best Organ ofits capacity which
we can make, containing every i'm
provelnent, the case very handsome. Sl7O 90
More than fifty other styles at corresnondino
prices, up to 81, 900 each. Every instrument
fully warranted. Circulars with illustrations
full description and prices, free. Address
CHARLES S BENTEEN.
aprS-1y No. 80 W. Fayette St, Baltimore
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ALEXANDRIA &
y MANASSAS RAILROADS.

ORANGE, ALEXANDRIA &
MANASSAS RAILROADS.
On and after Monday June 20, 1870, one daily
passenger train will run between WASHINGTON
and LYNCHBBRG, connecting at GORDONS-
WILLIE with the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad to
RICHMOND and Covington and the Virginia
Springs; at LYNCHBURG for WEST and SOUTH
WEST, aud at WASHINGTON for the NORTH
and NORTHWEST.
Leave Washington daily at 6.55 A. NJ. and
Alexandria 90 A. H., arriving at Lynch
burg at 5.o5 ?. NJ.
Leave Lynchburg a.25 A. NJ, arriyeat Alex
andria 525 P. NJ. and at Washington at s. Is
P.
[ Passengers for MANASSAS BRANCH will leave
Alexandria at l 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 Aleyan-
dra at As P NJ, Washington 2.35 P. NJ and
Baltimore at 4 80 P. NJ.
Good connections, by comfortable coaches, are
made on this line to Nliddieburg from the Plains;
to Upperville, 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 tlcketS ana baggage cnecheu 10 all
prominent points.
J. NJ. BROADUS,
nov22-tf Gen'l Ticket Agent
CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILROAD On
Y 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 . A NJ, and arrive at
White Sulphur at 10 P NJ.
Leave White Sulphur at $3.50 A. NJ. and ar
rive at Richmond at so P. M. making close
connection Gordonsville with 0. A. & NJ. R. R.
for Alexandria, Washington, Baltimore, Phila-
delphia, New Y ork, Boston &c; also for Lynch
burg, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Membhis New
Orleans, Montgomery Mobile, &c:
Going West, passengers dine at Gcrdonsville
and supper at Covington. Going East break
fast at Goshen and dine at Gordonsville.
This train connect with stages as follows:
At Staunton for Lexington and Natural
Bridge.
At Mlboro' with stages for Bath Alum
Springs 10 miles Warm Springs, Is miles.
At White Sulphur Springs with stages for
Lewisburg; 9 miles and Charleston 100 miles
Through tickets issued to all points North,
| West and Southwest
JAMES T. NETHERLAND,
dec24 General Ticket Agent.
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CHRisTMAs TREE.-At regular meeting of the
officers, teachers and friends of the Southern NJ.
E. Sunday School of this place. held in the base
snent of the Church, Oh last Sunday evening, it
was resolved to give the children Of the school
the benefit of Christmas Tree, for which pur-
pose d committee arrangements was appointed.
This being the last meeting Of the Society in the
gear $780, the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year.
A. NJ Simpson, President; George Harlan,
Vice President; n. S. Hall, Secretary.
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RICHMOND 4 YOki. RIVER
RICHMOND 4 D-ANVIL4E, and
CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAiii;UAD
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The MARYLAND FARMER, FOR lS7l.-The De-
cember number of this old and popular Agricul
tural Monthly is received. It contains choice
variety of reading that cannot but prove attrac
tive to every one engaged IN filling the soil. 1t
contains, in addition to the Farm and Garden
Work for the Month, many articles of interest
on Agri culture, Horticulture, Live Stock Poul-
try, Dairy, Apiary, Vineyard, Horticulture, Use
full and Domestic Receipts, SC. sc. The Mary
land Farmer ranks as one of the best and cheap
est agricultural magazines in the country, and
we cannot conceive how any farmer or gardener
well do without it. A new volume commen-
ces in January next, when its Typography will
be greatly improved, and its columns refreshed
from the pens of many Of our most experienced
farmers and planters, who have volunteered as
contributors to its columns for the year ISL
This old fayorite is the only magazine devoted to
agriculture and its kindred sciences, now pub
lished in the State Of Maryland, and the pub
fishers promise to make it inferior to none in the
country. 1t IS published the first of every
month by S. Sands Mills & Co., Baltimore, at
the low price Of ST. so per annum-clubs of five
an upwards 81 each
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CAPT. JAS. A. Nc CLUNc, we'll known through
out the State and country as Hotel man, died,
on Friday morning last, at the residence of his
brother-in-law, Senator Jos. A. Waddell, of
Staunton, after lingering illness of several
weeks.
Capt. McCluag was connected with the Vir
ginia Hotel, in this place. for many years, as one
of its Projectors, and with the Exchange Hotel
in Richmond as manager, and for several years
prior to his death had sole charge of the celebra
ted Hot Springs of Virginia. lie was famous as
Hotel manager, was email and whole-souled
gentleman, and perhaps the most widely known
Hotel man II .he State His kind, cordial and
pleasant manners won him a host of friends, by
whom his loss is deeply felt, aud by none mpre
so than those in this vicinity who knew him
longest and best.
We tender his bereaved relatives our warInest
SymDathy