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rhursday,s- September %, 1870.
AUTUMN.
A POKa IN Blk DRINKS.

Showing how much more poetic man becomes
under the influence of successive drinks, and
how well he sticks to the text.
first DRINK.
Slow and sad the sacred leaves drop
Prom off the trees,
The stately corn with tassled top,
Bends to the scented breeze.
10 SECOND DRINK.
The song bird MARBLES in the shade,
The bluejay shrilly cries.
And the cattle show their tails are made
To brush off hungry flies.
THIRD DRINK.
A milk maid, with sweet face and figure,
Goes tripping away o'erthe green,
Where an ancient white man and niger
Are running thrashing machine.
FOURTH DRINK.
The chickens, the turkeys. the ducks and geese
Swim round on the pond by the mill,
Which is run by old buffer named Pease.
And am reliably informed he runs it still
FIFTH DRINK.
The inebriate son of old Pease fell in
To the pond and was never seen any more.
But his ghost is often observed, with bottle o
gin,
And some sandwiches, cumming 'r;und on tn
shore.
SIXTH DRINK.
Pease got mad and hit his hired man a sockdoli
ger in the jaw,
Tken the hired man went for Pease with
stick of wood,
But Pease laid him out with brick; and g
they went to law,
And at last advices that's how the matter God
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GEEALE.ENGE!!!
~ TO all Piano Manufacl urers in
the United States

| Wv ~ h10SA 6Cat0S.
| WHEREAS, my object in exhibiting the Patent
Ario- Piano at the late Fair OF the American In
| stltute being more TO have it fully es,ed by a
| thorough impartial trial. than to obtain Prtmi-
ams, and having refused the Medals and Preni
ums awarded 10 The Patent Arion. because No
proper examination or trial of competing Pianos
could be had And
WREREas. some ESQ cal1ed) best makers ref, Sc
70 compete, for the reasons. and as | be-
lieve l am now manufacturing the best Grand and
Square Plano-Fortes in the country, without any
exception, and as earnestly desire to prove the
correctness of my opinion, while assisting q de-
serving charitable institutions therefore, this
day, and for thirty days, Challenge all manufa c.
turers of the Grand and Square Pianos TO pub
lie, professional and mechanical trial against the
Patent Arion Pianos, upon the following terms
VIZ: Trial to take place in the city of New York
Fhe manufacturer OF the best Grand Piano to be-
come the owner Of all Grand Pianos entered in
competition. The manufacturer of the best
Square Piano to become the owner of all SQUARE
Pianos entered iii competition. One professional
and one mechanical judge to be selected by each
competitor. Judges to be sworn to decide upon
the merits Of the instruments. When the trial of
tone and touch takes place every Piano to be
covered so as to render recognition Impossible
When the trial of construction and workmanship
takes place. each competitor to have one repre-
sentation, or be present, himself, to explain to
the judges the merits of his Pianos. and the faults
in any other. Expenses of trial to be borne
equally by each competitor. Hall for trial to be
selected by the judges; date of trial to be named
by the judges. The owner Or owners of the Pr
declared to be the best. give Ill the Pianos
to the Mayor of the city of New York, to be sold
as may direct and the proceeds to be appro-
priaied to the Department Of New York Public
Charities. G. C. MANNER
Inventor and Manufacturer of the Patent Arion
Piano Forte. New York Nov 1869
The Arion Pamphlet, giving full description.
ETC., of the Pianos, mailed free, by addressing
COVELL & CO.
Ne. 554 Broadway, New York city.
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EIINsxG s. Gibson.
IN IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
DEALERS IN
China, Glass, Earthenware and
House Furnishing Goods,

We are now opening Spring Stock, which
is very large and complete and being imported
and purchased at present low rates Of gold. we
can sell at very low prices We have in store a
complete assortment of Rich Decorated Gold
Band White China and White Granite Dinner.
Tea and Toilet Sets Rich cut and pressed Glass
ware, Lamps, Looking Glasses SilverPlated
Ware of the best quality, Rogers fvory-IIandled
Cutlery. Tin Toilet Sets. Refrigerators. Ice Pitch
ers. Fruit Jars, Rich and Fancy Goods, in great
variety, Block Tin and Japanned Goods, &c.,
&C., which we offer to the tr .de and at retail as
low as any house in the country.
Country merchants can at least save freights
and extra risk of breakage by giving US their
orders.
Our stock is the largest and hest have ever
offered KELLOGG & GIBSON.
1907 Main street, Richmond, Va.
Agents for the Patent Silver Light Safety
Burner and Fixtures. april lily
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DOBE1kT WOOD & Ces.
IL PHILADELPHIA
oRN a nj ENTAL
L IL @ III wv O R X 8

GARDEN AND CEMETRY AGREEMENTS,
Cast, Wrought Iron and Wire Ratings, Foun
tains, Vases, Verandas. Settles, Arbors,
Chairs Summer Houses,
IRON STAIRS.
Spiral and straight. in every variety of pattern
New and improved styles OF Hay Racks, Man
gers, Stable Fixtures, Stall Divisions, SC.
PATENT WIRE WORK.
Ratings, Store Fronts, Door and Window
Guards. Farm Fencing. &c.
BRONZE WORK.
Having fitted up our Foundry with special ref
erence to the above class OF work, are now
prepared 10 i'll with promptness all orders tor
Bronze Castings OF S.atuary, collosal, aeroic and
life size.
ORNAMENTAL IRON GOODS.
The largest assortment to DE found in the Uni
ted States all Of which are executed with the ex-
press view OF pleasing the taste, which they com
bine all he requisites OF beauty and substantial
constructions
Purchases may rely on having all articles care
fully boxed aud shipped to the place of desipa.
ton.
Designs will be sent to those who wish to make
selection. april Ism
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One Thousand Dollars newar,
june ov-oIn

nne Thousand Dollars Reward.
~ DEBING's VIAFUGE cures all Liver, Kid
ney and Bladder Diseases, Organic Weakness
Fem:le Affections General Debility and all com
plants of the Urinary Organs, in male and fe.
male.
$1,000 will also be paid for any case of Blind,
Remedy fails to cure
DEBINa's MAGIC LINlMENT cures Rheumatic
pains. sprains. bruises and sweled joints, in Man
and Beast
For sale everywhere send for pamphlet.
Labratory-142 Franklin street, Baltimore,
Md & april 21--1y.
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DOTY'S WASHING MACHINE,
LATELY MUCH IMPROvED-AND THE NEW
Universal Clothes Wringer

|
Improved with RowELL's PATENT DOUBLE Cog
WHEELS and the PATENT STOP, are now unques
tionanly lar superior 10 any apparatus Tor wash
ing cio'hes ever invented anu VIII save 'hei'
COST Twice a year, oy saving laoof anu cio'hes'
| The Editor of the Lynchburg (Fao Press ant
Record. who purchased Washer and "ringer
| thus speaks OF them:
| We can knowingly recommend these machines
| to just what the manufacturer represents them
naSe hau ihen ~ resu'af use ~ oui o"h ian
,eallv hard labor and ;rudgerv Of Washing is en-.
,irely dispensed with by their use. Washing is
a neat and pleasant employment for lady with
ona u pos , masn" gu ,vi'S 30
donandant ba;rs MON wbom 10 bas,ow his fortuna
would become one of the greatest be1,efactors OF
MS race ny endowing lunu WIN winch 10 give
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TNHE REST WHEAT FAN.

We call the special attention of every Farmer
that may be in want of Wheat Fan to the
MORNING STAR FAN,
manufactured at Charlottesville. 1t is the best
and most substantial Fan ever offered in this
market. Call and examine it at our store.
July TT r. =. HOGE &{BRO,
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HEADACHE AND WEAK EYES,
" Positively Cured by

-NATAKKH, HEADACHE AND WEAK EYES,
" Positively Cured by
SASSAFRAS AND WITCH HAZEL.
A package will be sent by mail postpaid on
receipt of Twenty five cents.
My Catarrh Immediately relieved by your
Sassafras and ;,itch Hazel. Rev. ASA BROWN.
l can read without wearing spectacles and the
weakness entirely gone since using using your
Sassafras and Witch Hazel. NORMAN BARNS.
Your Sassafras and Witch Hazel has never
failed to relieve my headache within five minutes.
Mrs. SARAH JONES.
Circulars sent free and liberal inducement is
offered to Agents everywhere. Address
Rev. MARTIN BUTTON,
feb Bible House Station, New York
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mo Ladies.-A circular sent FREE on sub
i jects of great interest to Married Ladies,
containing particulars of several very valuable
articles highly approved by the Medical Faculty
and the hundreds who use them. Every lady
should have d copy in case of need Send stamp
and address. Mad. MARY MOORE
1877 Broadway, New York.
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Beat Estate 4ge3scies.

JOHN ECHoLs, H. NJ. BELL, R. H. CATLETT,
JED HoTCHKISs.
NICHOLS, BELL, CATLETT s. CO.,
Ia REAL ESTATE, AGENTS..
South East Corner of Courthouse Square,
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
We are now selling, and have constant de-
mand for Farming, Grazing. Timber End Mineral
Lands of all descriptions, Nils, Ne, and we in
vite parties having such property for SALE especi-
ally in the county of Augusta and the Valley OF
Virginia, to put the same in hands, believing
that we possess superior advantages from our
central location, and thorough knowledge of the
country, and our extensive business relations for
securing purchasers.
We make no charge for advertising or showing
property but when we find a purchaser for it we
charge commission of five per cent to be paid
out of the first payment made by the purchaser
nov 2O-tf
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NIanhOOd.-Sen free in a sealed envelope
IHl my valuable lecture on the ERRORS OF
YOUTH designed as a warning and caution to
young men, with rules and prescriptions for tie
cure of weakness and lost manhood by one who
has been permanently cured Send stamp and
address. EDGAR TREMAINE,
Broadway, opposite Astor Place. New York.
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FRuM DIR. LLOYD, A PHYSICIAN OF LARGE
PRACTICE
Great Bridge, Va, October 8. 1869.

Great Bridge, Va, October g. 1862
DR.. j. j. LAwRENCE-Dear Sir: | cleerful|y
endorse your Koskoo as be rg a most valuable
preraration Upon examination of the formula,
tind each ingredient highly exiolled by our best
and most progressive clinical investigators. I
have tested its effects in my own practice, and
have no hesitation in recommending it. In my
opinion, It is the hes, compound Of its class ever
put before the understanding by far all the
various compounds OF sarsaparila &C.. ever in
vented. 1t is decided Nerve Tonic. and lnvig-
orator Of the an nal forces. aiding digestion and
assimilation. and thereby producing healthy
blood. which should lie the basis OF treatment in
all chronic diseases Hoping yQn viii reap the
reward you deserve from the public as 'bene-
factor, am sir. yours truly
CHARLES LLOYD, NJ. d.
After reading the above high recon ner isiisH,
lnvallds cannot reasonably hesitate to give tho
KOSKOO a trial
FOE ADDITIONAL TESTIMONIALS
From Physicians, Eminent Diyines Editors.
Druggists, Merchants, &C., see KOSKOO ALMA.
MAC for this year.
Price One Dollar Per Bettle
~ FER m = essiYst, sssFg AMa
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r owe and Matrimony,

u How to marry, who to marry, and whel
to marry The affections may be gained by fol
lowing simple rules, and all may marry happil,
without regard to wealth, age, CIR beauty. SEM
stamp and address.
Madam LUCILLE DEMARRE,
Station D. New York
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Valentine e. Franklin.

Valentine Il Franklin.
v 1908 Main Street, Richmond
Having just opened their Spring lmportations
of Linens, Cambrics. Swiss Muslns. Brilliants
&c, also full stock of Notions, Hosiery and
Gloves, invite the trade to an examination of
their stock with the assurance of prices low
as any Northern House. april 7-6m
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FIRST PRE- NUNS IN1S69
AWARDED THE OLD DOMINION WINE AND
CIDER MILL,

VIRGINIA STATE FAIR. Rich nond, Va
AUGUSTA COUNTY FAIR, Staunton, Va.
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY FAIR Lexngo on Va.
NORTH CAROLINA STATE Fair, Raleigh, C.
CHEROKEE GEORGIA FAIR, Rome. Georgia
Trump over all competitors. wherever and
whenever exhibited the OLD DOMINION has
justified the ecomiLms of all its purchasers. For
1870 we shall have In the market early very
large number. and hope to be able to fill orders
prom Pity This favorite Cider Mill is made in
our own shops by experienced workmen under
the immediate direction of our Mr.. II. NJ. Smith h,
by whom it was invented, and both Mill and me
chancal construction is fully warranted. Price
$45. sept l-tf
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BENJAMIN II. NASH, HENRY X ELLTSoS,
President Yice-Presidtnt.
OFFICE OLD DOMINION
" INSURANCE COMPANY OF
RICHMOND, VA.
No 1115 Main Street
This company is now prepared to issue FIRE
Policies on the most favorable terms. and to
make the usual accommodations for its custo
ers j. B. MOORE, Sccy.
DIRECTORS:
BENJAMIN IT. Nash. President of the Company
A. S. Buford, President Danville Railroad Co.
John Asher, late W. S. Donnan & Co..
Thomas Potts of Y. Stokes s. Co;
K. W. Powers, merchant;
T.. B. Addison, Of Allison & Addison;
z. W. Pickrel If z W Pickrel 4 Co..
Thomas Brander, merchant;
W. G Paine OF Paine l. Co.;
Franklin Searns retired merchant;
j. J. Waggoner. OF Waggoaer Harvey;
John Guy. attorney al law;
William B. lsaacs, of tsaacs Co.;
C. Il. Skinner, of Hill Bently s. Skinner;
John A. Sloan. Of C. 7. NoslEam q Co;
Andrew L Eleit. of J Il Anderson & Co.;
Thomas Branch, of Branch X Co
Maxwell I Clarke. Of Scott l. Clan Ike;
II. X Elyson. of Cowardin 4 Eilyson.
Ii. II. PECK. Agent.
Office, Augusta Street. Ssaunto on. Va.
sept S-tf
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We, the undersigned make Oath that at the time
Of the last Fair of the american Institute held in
New York. immediately following the French En-
position in Paris. taco Pianos, made by Steinuoy &
Sons, one Patent 4rion Piano, made by G. c. Man.
ner, and several other makers instruments were
tried a ainst each other, by order and under con
troll OF the Officers Of the Institute to decide
which Piano on exhibition in competition should
receive the First Premium '.as the best SQUARE Pr
ano hnoom: - To obtain an impartial trial, tscice
al OF said Pianos mere couered ruh papers 80 thai
one Piano could not be distinguished from another.
During the absence of the Judges and tsrice did
they select one of said Pianos as the best. which.
upon uncovering. both times proved to be said
Patent AXIOM Piano, awarding it .The FRS.
Premium oper all Others for being the best Square
Piano knoacn TO them.'
This trial acas after Chiekering e. Sons Piano haa
received the Legion of Honor and Medal. and Stem
aody 8 Sons the Medal from Napoleon and the
Judges of said trial were:
EDWARD MOLENHAUER, Prof of Music. Mus-
zeal Director and Originator of the New
York and Brooklyn Conservatives of Music.
CHARLES FRADEL, the eminent and fayorite
Composer and Pianist to his Royal Highness
the Due Gustave of sax Weimar Eisenach.
FREDERICK Il. BRANDIES, Professor of Mus
ic; Teacher, of the higher school of music,
&c, &c.
A. D. BEsEMANN, Organist at Cathedral, Jer.
sey City; Pianist, &c.
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NANDY HAS FALLEN.
TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS

am manufacturing daily my inimitabe CRUSH
SUGAR, Steam Clarified FLINT CANDIES, war
ranted better than any made in the United States
for wholesale purposes. | have on hand the lar
gest stock of CONFETTI ONERIES, FRUITS,
CIGARS. TOBACCO. CANNED GOODS and
SAUCES, l ever had at any one time l buy all
my goods from first hands. New York or Boston
importers, purchase them at cargo sales thro'
brokers for cash. and can sell all goods as low as
New York jobbers.
Hea. Don't you believe that can be undersold
anywhere.
Call and see or send for prices.
LOUIS J. BOSSIEUX.
Wholesale Contectoner,
june 9-tf 1412 Main ST., Richmond. Va
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Insurance

HoW OFTEN Is THE HOUSEHOLD LOAF
IL buried with the household dead. and
families that night have been comfortably pro-
vided for, left destitute by the want Of proper
foresight in its deceased protector?
The Virginia Insurance Company,
STANTON, va,
Offers every head of a family perfect security
against this melancholy condition.
FOR
Life Insurance Only
IT'S CHARTER Is PERPETUAL.
Its Cash Capital. $I25.OOO.
1t is organized on the basis of the old Mutual
Life of New York, and its successful experience.
The Premiums are paid in cash.
Its Dividends paid n cash.
Its Policies paid in cash. without deductions.
There premium notes. and hence its as
sets all cash, which presents the only solid.
substantial basis OF business for individuals
corporations.
IT INSURES
ON ALL PROPER. SAFE TABLES.
IT PUTS NO IMPROPER RESTRICTIONS
ON TRAVEL.
IT INSURES UNIMPAIRED FEMALE LIVES
The company is IL combination of the proprie-
tory and mutual systems, securing the advanta-
ges OF botn.
Its Policies are non -forfetable after two years
and incontestable after five years for all mis-
statements and errors in application except as to
the age Of the applicant.
THIS Is A SUBSTANTIAL HOME COMPANY.
| The Assets will be invested in Virginia, and
help to build up our own interests in Virginia. 1t
commends itself for its safety, management and
organization, to every Virginian and other South
erners in search of safe
| HOME LIFE INSURANCE INSTITUTION.
Live Agents wanted in every precinct of every
! county in the State Send for circulars.
| Address,
PHILLIPS & MAYO,
Lock Box PIG, Staunton, Va,
General Agents for Virginia and West Virgin
H. jan 27-tf
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fflTkE WATT PLOW.
UPWARDS OF TIN THOUSAND

NOW In USE
This pillow has acquired reputation unprece-
denied III the history Of inventions. AS q FAIL
Low, SUB Soil and CULTIvATING PLow. it has NO
rival being adapted 10 every variety OF SOIL and
to foul and clean lands, without chohing. For
blowing and wedding corn, tobacco, cotton and
vegetables, without the hoe. nothing can compare
with it, 1t does the hoe and pillow work at one
operation.
From C. W Purcell Esq, Alton Park, near
Greenwood Depot, 1861
Messrs. Watt 4 Knight: The bearer, David
Grantland, colorcd, visits your city, and is per-
tecly acedded to your Pillow. (No. 0. p which he
has had in constant since yon sent il to me.
He will tell you all about it. and his opinion is
entitled to much confidence and weight.
G. W. PURCELL.
David Granland reported that Mr.. Purcell had
been using the Livingston and Dixie Plows, but
found the Dixie would not do the work as he
wanted it DONE and that three or four had bro
ken, one after the other and had abandoned it,
and now had the WATT PLOW which vas all
he wanted. We refer to C. W. Purcell, himself
CALDWELL TEXAS, 1859.
Messrs Wdu 4 Knight-The Plows sent me have
been received. and have heard from all who bought
them, and they all say they are the best Plows
they have used. Some say they would not
take $40 each for them. have challenged each
and every one in the State to produce Plow to
beat yours as l believe it the best in the whole
country. Very respectfully. J.W. SALE.
We have all sizes Of the Watt Pillow, from one
to horses, right and left hand, with recent val
liable improvements, and guarantee in every fair
trial results equal and superior TO all Of the above.
Exemption from choking in foul lands, (our Geo.
Fat is the father Of this principle in the Plow.)
thorough covering up of all vegetation ease of
draft. no labor to the plowman. thorough pulver-
ization of the soil, steady level running strength
and durability and adaptability to every kind of
soil. and cultivation of crops Of every sort, are
it's leading features. WATT & KNIGHT,
aug 26-1y 1852 Franklin street.
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Great Bargains at the
VI ssTemDIe of Fashion. ,,

l will close out my entire stock of Millinary
and Fancy Goods at COST, also, tie Ladies' and
Childrens' suits have on hands
july 21-tf Mrs. x. NJ KELLEY
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R. C. TILLERY, NJ.
Ko.koo Cures Chronic Rheumatism.

FokF0LK, VA, Sept. 7, 1868.
DR.. j. ]. LAwRENCE-Dear Sir: NV son has
receired so much 6eneft from your aconde1nl K.,koo
that cannot refrain from expressing nv graft
tude. l had tried almost everything without
benefit. l believe, in all sincerity. that your
koskoo is an lNFALLIBLE remedy for the diseas
from which he has suffered. and, so far as can
learn has never failed. If ycu only knew the
immense amount Of suffering that he has under
gone, then you could conctiue the value of such a
rfmedy as Koskoo-THAT SURELY CURES The
great amount o. good it is now doing among us
is inestimable.
With much gratitude,
am. respectfully yours, &c,
Mrs Nj. L. A. NELSON ~.
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Read the following from Mr.. WombIe a promi
nent Hardware Merchant 81 this city:
No. Is Market Square. Norfolk, w., 81
October Is, 1869.
DR.. LAwtFNcE-Dear Sir: To the large nun.
Ter of testimonials which you offer OF the great
fic c, Ct koskoo. take pleasure in I'd
ding my own. suffered greatly with Nervous
Debility. Headache, Loss OF Appetite, &c. Two
bottles of Koskoo restored me to health
Yours ruy, J. G. WOMBLE.
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DELIEF IN TEN MINUTES.
Nv BRANUE'S TUSSILAGO,

The wonderful Granules for Coughs, Colds,
Hoarseness, Sore Throat Bronchitis, Wheeling,
Irritation of the Uvua and Tonsils and Incipi-
ent Consumption. One Box Cures. Price 25cts.
Sent by mail on receipt of money. There is
nothing equal to Brande's Tussilago, for Coughs.
Agents wanted everywhere liberal induce
ments offered. Send for TRIAL BOX. Ad-
dress. ]. F. St. CLAIR. g. Co.,
rs Third Avenue, New York
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TRIBBETT'S Worm CONNECTIONS, or Santon;ne
i the most agreeable and effectual worm
medicine ever offered to the public Sold by
}9A r. H. LINK,
july 15-tf stanton, Va.
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From Rev ". H Christian, Pastor Dinwiddie
Street Methodist Church.
Portsmouth, Va, October IS, 1863.
This is 10 certify that l know DR. Lawrence
we'll. He is. a gentleman of cultivation, and
worthy OF the fullest confidence. / have used
his koskoo with advantage to myself and have
adopted lis use in my family in cases of nervous
debility and depression.
W. Fl. CHRISTIAN
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Pianos.
A II 10
TRADE Mark ronvrightod
II / A N O S
MANNERS FOUR SIMPLIFY
ING PATENT'S

" 4
Patent. reversed wooden Agraffe Bridge
throughout. RETAINS the sweetness Of the old
WOOD Bridge. and OBTAINS the solidity of the
METAL Agraffe, without its OBJECTIONS.
Patent Compound Wrest Plank
which holds the Tuning Pins. is six layers Ct Ma
pie, GRAIN running differently, PLANK Me-.
Err SPLITS.
Patent Full Iron Frame
concentrates IN FRONT of the Tuning Pins, that
heretofore DAMAGING Iron (which in other Pianos
hurlfu'ly SURROUNDS the TUNING PINs,) and
s. butts " inc the front edge of the Plank and
EFFEcTUALLY resists the TWENTY TONS strain.
Patent Diagonal Sustaining Bar
part of the Iron Frame, next to and parallel with
the steel strings UNDER THE OVERSTRUNG
BASS.
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