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~ s;
ns.,Easasss l lss & az aap asssissssls.
CoMMIssIoNER'slsALEO or yALUA.
no no, sD;;1lBy virtue OF g degree of the County
November, 1870, in Che chancery caurs * Caritsn
and wife VS., Eubank and ais, the undersigned win
sell at public suction, TO the highest bidder, on
F Rd q 1s Il TR AK e
OF LAND on the Deep;kln turnpike, about six
miles sop he city syd q snns
owned by the late I Worbe nfe o. -
The improvements consist Of 9 clearinghouse
and necessary out-buiidlngs. This land 10 very
TERMS one-tiiird Cash, and the reside in two
equal instruments in and Il monts. and the title
to Be- retained until all ths RHrshsss
Special Commissioner.
8. N. DAVIS, Salesman. 1.y, &s.
PosTPONEMENT.
In consequence of the inclemency Of the weather
the above sale is postponed until WEDNESDAY,,
sth instant, at same hour. = '. -
fe2 Special Commissioner.
uIGH CONsTABLE's sALE.-I will
LII sell at public auction. at my Office, on 18th
p IssE 4 ,e HIe oh
the following articles to satisfy sundry distress
warrants and executtons In my names:
1so pairs PANTS (assorted),
so pairs SHOES (assortedl,
SHOW CASES, -.
BEDSTEADS,
BEDS
BUREAUS.
WARDROBES,
WASHSTANDS,
CHAIRS.
TABLES,
TRUNKS,
CLOCKS,
PICTURES,
MIRRORS,
WAITERS --.a---
DECANTERS,
DEMIJOHNS,
GLASS JARS, &c.
TERMS Cash.
fe2-at A. W. RCSEN, II. C. @. r.
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GRUBBs & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers.

DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
4 ESTATE AND MILL SITE.-I will offer for
sale at public auction, on the premises, on TUES
DAY, the l4th day OF February, 1871, that very
valuable real estate In the county of King William
called and known as "LANGBOURSE," and by
recent survey contains 1909 acres. The public
road from King William Courthouse TO Garlick's
ferry runs through portion Of this estate, there
by cutting of piece containing il23 acres, upon
which there is q good MILL SITE, with Q never
failing stream, besides an abundance OF timber to
supply the same The other portion contains 37s
acres, upon which there Is aquantity Of pine, oak,
and hickory timber OF original growth, and an
abundance Of green sand mari. which Is conEid-
cred to be the best fertilizer known.
The improvements consist OF large two-story
brick building with nine rooms, and hall running
through the centre; large barn, stable, Ice and
meat house. and an Office land well OF the best
water) in the yard. This Is one OF the finest ea-
ta,es for its size in Eastern Virginia. Tunstali's
depot York River railroad. IL only about i've
miles distant and q landing on the pamunk2y
river, suitable for vessels OF eight or ten feet
draught, only two miles distant Mr.. j. l.. Ed
wards, residing on the farm, will show 1t to ahy
one wishing 70 pur, base. For further inform y
ton, apply to p. II. Slaughter Jr., King William
Court. house, Va, or 10 Captain ID. stranghan,
conductor Richmond aud York River railroad.
TERMS: One-fourth cash the balance In three
equal instalments, bearing interest from date,
payable annually. occurred by bonds, with ap-
proved personal security. and deed OF trust.
ia M--Tu&Ftds y. <. THORNTON, Ancs.
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D E O p E n l N G.

JULIUS SYCLES,
No. eoS MAIN ST., SECOND DOOR FROM COR 9TH,
Takes pleasure in informing his friends and the
public in general that he has raopened his store,
No. 9os MAIN STREET, and viii offer his entire
stock of DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, &C., at cost,
for cash only, from this day untii closed out. Call
at once JULIUS SYCLES,
ia IL I'm 9O3 Main street.
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METROPOLITAN WORKS,

CORNER SEVENTH AND CANAL STREETS
STATIONARY and PORTABLE ENGINEe
and SAW-mILLS;
BARK, GRIST, and PLASTER MILLS;
BOILERS, FORGINGS, CASTINGS OF lR0f
ENGINES and SAW-MILLS Of various sizes
always on hand.
Old engines, &C., repaired and sold or commits.
sion or exchanged Tor new. All other repairs
promptly and satisfactorily done.
Bend for descriptive circulars.
de "a WILLIAM e. TANNER q co.
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By Thos. W. keesee, Auctioneer,
No. 1917 main street.

SILVEn-PLATED WARE, CUTLERY,
- WATCH MATERIALS, &C., AT AUCTION.
Eill sell, on FRIDAY, February 3, at 10 O'Clock,
at my auction house
SILVER-P.ATED CASTORS,
Table and TEA SPOONS. FORKS,
PLATED TEA SET, CLOCKS,
TABLE KNIVES and FORKS.
POCKET KNIVES. RAZORS,
CARyERS and FORKS,
BREAD KNIVES,
GOLD and SILVER WATCHES,
CRYSTALS. WHEELS, HANDS,
SPRINGS, FACES, SCREWS,
GOBLETS, VASES, &c.
fec T. W. KEESEE, Auct.
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One Hundred Dollars would be Given for q
Bottle, If Necessary.

One Hundred Dollars would be Given for q
Bottle, If Necessary.
RAILWAY, N. j., Dec. ., 1859.
II. T. Hembold, Esq:
Dear Sir.-I take great pleasure In sending you
certificate in addition to the many you have re-
ceived from suffering humanity. I can scarcely
find language sufficiently strong to express my
heartfelt qualification at the wonderful cure your
"Buchu" has effected For four years 1 have suf-
fered beyond description. ALI my friends with my
self came to the conclusion that my incur
able. Accident placed your advertisement In my
hands. I commenced taking your " Buchu." l
followed the directions, and to my utter astonis-
ment, before had taken seven bottles Of your VAL
uabie medicine-(T would give One Hundred Dol
la.rs a bottle If could not get it at any other
'orice)-I am entirely cured. I most earnestly re-
commend 1t to all those suffering from disease
have told many persons to take your valuable med
icine, and they are doing SO with great success.
ANY information my fellow-citiZens may require
will he freely given by the subscriber, at his resi-
dence, No. IS Milton avenue, Railway, New Jcr-
sey.. II. NJ. FhEEMAN,
Councilman, Third Ward, city of Railway.
RAILWAY, N. j., Dec. 2 lS6o.-We, the under
IL,
of Railway, and know that he has been a long
time suffering in the worst possible form, for the
past four years, and that he has been entirely
cured by the use Of "Helmbold's Buchu.r
J.W. SAVAGE, ex-Mayor;
FRANK LA BAU, President of Council;
VIM. RICHARDS, Clerk of Council;
PETER A. BANTA, Councilman;
WI. BROWN, Coun Gilman;
Us. S. MELICK, Councilman;
LEWIS HOFF, Councilman
j, B. STRYKER, Merchant.
CITY HALL, MAYORS OFFICE
RAILWAY, n. j., Dec. S, 1859. I
This will certify that am person ally acquaint-
ed with II. NJ. Freeman, and am cognizant Of the
facts as set forth in the above statement and the
several persons whose signatures are hereunto
attached are all known to me.
JOHN F. WHITNEY,
Mayor Of Railway, N. j.
HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUCHU,
EStdDQ6neQ upWaruOi elguteeu ycArb, prepared Dy
81. T. HELMBoLD, DRUGGIST,
No. sol BROADWAY, New York, and l@ s..
TENTH STREET, Philadelphia, Pa.
Price, a1.25 per bottle, or six bottles for $3.50,
delivered to any address.
Sold by all Druggists everywhere.
None are genuine unless done up in steel-en-
graved wrapper, with fac simtle Of my Chemical
Warehouse, and signed
q
LEI. II. HELMBoLD.
lds s-1m1I
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S<es.@se >ss->~@-s..s |SSS~~~e-ss.-..~.



|PICHMOND AND DANVILIE Raj
.nd 40 ksoAkP1SSg YlHlAAs os sCHEDuLs.non
GOING WEBT,
TTa1n No. ! (Through Passenger, have. ~,
mond daily {eIceDt Snndays) ats6A. NE Lied
DanT,le at ila2 a. NJ; arrives At Greensboso, a.
Train 80. 9 Hynchburg Passenger,Ie.,e, ~,
mona caiiy ut 9:ls A. n; arrives AZ Lynchburr o.
Train No. S tThroughMsil and Exnress, h.,
Richmond daily at 2:4o p. NJ: ieayes TIg. naYSs
daily at 10 "a P NJ; arrives q, GreensSo1os AWE
st Los A. n. daiy
GOING EAST.
Train No. Through Mail and Fxpress, ,.
Greensboro catly at A. M. le.ves nJ. ieares
daily ct S;s7 A. NJ; arrives at Richmond dsiJv ss
Train No. 8 Through Passenger, leaves Co...
Doro' DAILY Except Sundays at II A. NJ: iesus.
P. N. - u s:B
Train No. 0 Iynrhburg Passenge, Ia,
Lynchburg daily at SIS A. "; leaves Rnrte ;n
at +. NJ; arrives ut Richmond at 4sos p e' lie
1 Trains Nos. and connect at Greenshorn; ,-..,
Trains on North Carolina Railroad for ali no Mn
South. all points
Train No. . connects a. Burkeyille with r,.
| on Atlantic, Mississippi and Ohio Rairosd IN IN
all points Southwest and South. 'or
l THROUGH SLEEPING CARS, withou, cb,ru.
tached TO Train No. s. w a'e az
THROUGH TICKETS to all points sou,h -,
Southwest can be procured at the ticket ofscc ~
Richmond. ''4ee IN
JOHN r. MACMURDO sys
| fe2 General Freight and Ticket Ago, =,
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RICHMOND, FREDEhicKBG & p. r. r. Co.. ,
GEtI'L TICKET AND FREIGHT DEP,Mr. !
RICHMOND Jan. 20, Eil. !
CHANGE OF SCHEDULE.
RICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG, AND Pc.
TOMAC ROUTE.

On and after SUNDAY next ed instant. the
Through Mail Train will leave Byrd-stret Depot
at l2:4o P. NJ. instead OF ILLS A. NJ, and arrive In
Washington at 7:3o P. II.
Travellers Will please notice that the FAST
SPEED OF this train conpels the company 10
omit the following stoppages Hungary. kiIby's,
TaylcrsvIlle, Oh .sterfeld and Penola stations
Returning, the train will arrive In Richmoud
making stoppages at usual stations, at 2:?o p. s.
The Night Through Mall Train will leave Byrd
street Depot at 8:45 z. II. instead OF $50 2. H.
arriving in Richmond at $40 A. NJ.
The Accommodation Train between Richmond
and Milford leaves Broad-street Depot daily tsun-
days excepted ut $3.50 p. NJ, aud arrives In Rici.
mond at $3.50 A. NJ. J. b. GENTRY.
ta2l General Ticket and Freight gent,
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By Leigh Brothers & Phelps, Aucti
No. 4, Commercial Row, Norfolk, Va.
TRUSTEES SALE OF STEAMER
L STAR.-On FRIDAY, the Sd of February, at
II O'Clock, we will sell at public auction, at wharf,
STEAMER STAR"
of 223 tons, with all her apparel, furniture, &c.
Full particulars and description given by appli-
cation to the aucttoneerS.
By order Of the trustee.
ia 2S-4t Auctioneers.
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RICHMOND AND YORK RIVER RAILRoAD,l
SUPERINTESDEST'S OFFICE, ;
RICHMOND, VA, Dec. 10, 1870. }


ON AND AFTER MONDAY, Decem.
~ Der 10, 1870, the TRAINS on this road will be
run as followa:
PASSENGER TRAINS.
GOING EAsT.-Leaves Richmond daily Sunday
excepted) at lis p. NJ. arrive at " est Point at
s:lo p. ii.
GOING WEsT.-Leave West Point daily lSun
day excepted) at Q a. NJ; arrive at Richmond 1t
1885 A. NJ.
Trains connect at West Point on Tuesday
Thursday, and Saturday with steamers for river
landings and Baltimore.
FREIGHT TRAIN, WITH PASSENGER CAR
Alta CHFD.
Leave Richmond on Tuesday, Thursday. and
Saturday at A. N arrive at West Point at 7:o
A. II.
Leave West Point at Z. NJ; arrive In Rich
mord ut Sis ?. NJ.
THROUGH FREIGHT
For BALTIMORE and all points NORTH and
WEST received daily and forwarded promptly
Through bills Of lad!ng given 20 al point
North and West. II. 7. DOUGLAS,
de 20 Superintendent.
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CONFECTIONERIEs, &c.

TACKS0N'S WHOLESALE AND RE,
ssG TAIb s S9hnAHit new BUiI4iNe)AAl
kinds Of Cannei Fruits, Crosse q BIaekWen's
Lobsters, &C.; Salad Oils, Preserved Ginger,
Cox's Gelatine. All kinds Of Chocolates, &c:
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC FRUITS. ICE
CREAM. In moulds or otherwise, to order. j. II
VALENCIA ORANGES
Y Fine, bright color, sweet, and nice.
A. PIZZiNI, JR.,
Ja 90 807 Broad street.
T eggs FAMILY FLOUR-none supc.
4 slor-f0r sale by w. HI rATUM.
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BOoKs AND STATIONERY.

~~>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
NEW Law KS.-RANDOLPH &
IN ENGLISH, 1918 Main street. have all the
NEW LAW and large stock OF OLD.
of Assembly .lSea-'f0, $3.50; by mail, 81 90. Red
field on Wills, av.; Troop on Verbal greements;
Stamp Acts Brightly's Digest to 1870; Wallace.
vol. 8, &c.
Orders received for Robinson, vol. 6; Taney's
Decisions, American Reports, &c. ia 26-d&w
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Auctioneer and Real Estate Agent,
Corner of Eleventh and Bank streets.
DRAINED TENEMENT AT TIL E
Il NORTHWEST CORNER OF DUVAL AND
ST. JAMES STREETS FOR SALE AT AUG
TION.-Will be sold at auction, on the premises,
on FRIDAY, the Sd of February, 1871. at O'Clock
P. NJ, the FRAMED TENEMENT located as
now occupied by his son, Delaware Davis. II Is
good location for grocery store.
TERMS: One-third cash; balance at four and
eight months, bearing interest &c.
la3l w. GODDIN Auct.
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nUPONToS SPORTING AND BLAST.
LING POWDERS 500 kegs Of thts eelebrasedt
POW DER Just received. Also lea, ose test ees
jaaIst u. d 3. WORKMAN n 90.
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Capital STOCK ana ,. sai stases 6a7,91S u
Deposited with Treasurer OF VIZ IN nm m
ofnia registered bonds .....-..... SVs""Vt w
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RESTAURANTS.

RESTAUBANTSs
" E T E L L E, "a ~
RESTAURATEUR, W~
No. 1904 MAIN STREET,
Is always supplied with the luxuries Of the sea-
son-the BEST MEATS of all kinds-FOWLS,
tame and wlld-GAME of all sorts-OYSTERS
and FISH. All served to order in the best style.
Rates reduced-dishes ample. Pastries Of the
best. Orders for suppers and entertainments OF
the most elegant aud recherche style filled in the
most satisfactory manner.
The BAR, as well as the table, with rates suited
to the times. The best liquors always on hand
and mixed drinks brewed by the most sktllful
hand. -
REFRESHMENTS served up in elegant style in
the LADIES' SALOON, where perfect privacy
and decorum are maintained ia 81
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A HOUSEHOLD NECEsSIT Y.-The
N WHEELER & WILSON SEW1NG-MA-
CHINE should be found In every household; The
will bear testimony that 1t Is the best most accu.
rate, simplest, and ueatest machine made. 1t is
noiseless, and makes lock- stitch alike on both
sides. A large variety Of styles on hand Sold on
the tnstalmept plan. G. l.. RADWA?,
ia 3 1879 Main street, south side.
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PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY, OF CAL
AVA IFORNIA. s., @
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cEWING-MACHINEs OF ALL KINDS
y REPAIRED. The SLOAT ELLIPTIC SEW
me- MACHINES BOUGHT and SOLD. We sell
the only PROPER NEEDLES Tor the SLOAT
ELLIPTIC MACHINES. 49, - -. -
ELOAT d ADDINGTON,
svA iHlS Gary etreat. near FOURTEENTH .
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By Grubbs Il Williams,
Real Estate Agents and Aucttoneers,
Eleventh, between Main and Bank streets.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA-
- BILE REAL ESTATE on THE NORTH
SIDE OF CARY STREET, BETWEEN FOUR
TENTH AND FIFTEENTH. In execution of
aidecree of the Ghancery Court of Richmond enter
cd on the 2lst January. 1871, in the case OF Rahm
and ais. VS.. Rahm and ais, the subscriber, spe-
cial commissioner appointed for the purpose,
will sell at auction, upon the premises. ON MON.
DAY, 9Th February, at II O'Clock M, Qf fair II
not, then on the first fslr day thereafter, 1T the
same hour.) the REAL, ESTATE which was sold
by A. j. Rahm, commissioner. TO Boyle q Gam
BILE, situated as stated above, fronting IS feet on
Cary street, and running back 1879 feet to an alley
being the same property upon which the shops OF
said Boyle & Gamble now stand.
TERMS Cash sufficient to defray expenses OF
sale and the costs In court, and the sum OF g. 900
with interest from 18th February 1888, subject 70
credit thereon Of 1894 Ga on credit as to 81 go
with interest thereon from 18th February, 1883,
until 18th February. 1871; a further credit as TO
81 100 with inter est thereon from 18th February,
1885, until 18th August 1871 and the residue upon
terms to be made known at the time OF sale the
purchaser to execute for the deferred payments
negotiable notes with interest added from the day
OF sale. Purchaser to pay taxes for 1871. The
title will be retained by the court until the notes
are paid. CHAS. U. WILLIAMS,
Commissioner.
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STEAM ERs.

yOHN w. WYATT,
81 GENERAL SHIPPING
AND COMMISSION hERCHAhf,
No. 3 GOVERNOR STREET,
RICBMoNp, VA. PosT-0EFICE Box Is.
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rrsunANcr rOMrANIEs

s. INsyJn ANsE C0 COMPANIES.
ToHN q. CLAIBORNE & CO.,
FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE AGENTS
No. ,los MAIN STREET.
IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE. COMPANY
- OF LONDON. : $3.50
ESTABLISHED 1903.
can,,a, stock and surplus over 'Ses1ogs " ~
nanosifed with Treasurer OF Viz "a 40 on
sinia, registered bonds.....-..... '"oVoV
PACIFIC INSURANCE. G2hrAS ny. OF CAL
Capital stock paid up tsold Soo' oco 90
Accommodations (gold). 7a0, oSS IL
POLICIES ISSUED IN GOLD OR cURREN-
TTwo HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS
deposited with the State Of New York for The ex-
ri f1a iffa1"! + Thousand DOLLARS with
s sTScKHo o DERs INDIVIDUALLY LIABLE
for the debts Of the Company, adding $40, 600
security.
In city country, throughout the Stats. and mer-
chandise in transit over land or sea, protecting
against loss or damage. Ella.
Policies on BUILDINGS for one to five years.
Attention Is specially called to the reduced rates,
corresponding with rates prevailing In other
States with frst-class companies.
LOSSES eQultably adjusted and promptly PAID
at THIS BRANCH OFFICE. ia So-eodlm
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NET THE BEST
SEWING-MACkINES.
THE BUTTON-HOLE SEWING-MACHlNE
is the best sewing now made. It will Go
wider range of work than any machine that has
ever been made. a.
1t is the best machine In all particulars. AL
machines warranted. sg + /.
Call at 1871, up stairs, over T. W. Keesee's auc-
ion-house, and examine before buying.
Get the BEST 1t Is always the cheapest.
IN B-lm
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TOHN MAHONY, R&
ID SURGEON DENTIST, 0YH1
formerly of the firm Of Wayt Mahony.)
inserts FULL UPPER or LOWER SETS OF
ARTIFICIAL TEETH for from TWENTY to
THIRTY DOLLARS.
OLD GOLD SETS bought or exchanged at their
value for new sets or vulcan1te.
Office and residence se5 Main street. between
Sixth and Seventh streets. SELF
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The immense resources of this old-establtshed
com pany, distinguished 1t is for Its liberal and
prompt adjustment Of losses, affords the HIGH
EST GUARANTEE OF SECURITY TO THE
ASSURED.
Shareholders personally responsible for all en-
gagements of the company. ALL DIRECTORS
ARE SHAREHOLDERS.
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MUTUAL ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF

MUTUAL ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF
M VIRGINIA.
INCORPORATED 1894.
OFFICE CORNER OF 10TH AND BANK STREETS,
Insures Buildings by perpetual or annual pollcy.
Losses equitably adjusted and promptly paid.
The quota for 1871 having been reduced persons
having property to insure will find 1t to their inter-
est TO call.
Il. A. CLAIBORNE, Principal Agent.
JOHN y. DkNFOETH, Secretary.
HENRY u. DANFORTH, Assistant Secretary
SAMUEL II. PULLIAM, Collector.
DIRECTORS:
JAQUELIN P. TAYLOR,
WILLIAM e. ALLEN,
JOHN c. HOBSON,
JAMES DUNLOP,
WILLIAM GRAY,
WILLIAM IL. HANALL,
SAMUEL G. TARDY,
JAMES II. GRANT,
ALFRED Il. HARRIS,
JOHN FREELAND,
GARRETT f. WATSON,
GEORGE DAVIS,
WILLIAM II. PALMER. oc -
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SEWING.MACHINES.

GROVER & BAKER SEW IN GINA
VI CHINES.-Just received an entire new stock
OF these very popular machines, which will be
sold on as reasonable terms as any frst-class ma
chine can be sold in this city. They have been in
use for the last fifteen years by hundreds OF fami-
lies in this city, and stand unrivalled. Call and
examine the machines and the many testimonials.
u. 4 N. w. DARBY, Agents,
ja21 COL Broad ST., corner 9th.
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ToHN Il. CLAIBORNE & CO.,
FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE AGENTS
ESTABLISHED 1903.

IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE. ComfAN'
OF LONDON. aal
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POLICIES ISSUED IN GOLD OR CURREN-

DETERMINATIONS igold) ................ 7a0, os5 IL
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BY Cook & Laughton, Auctioneers,
Corner Of Governor and Franklin streets.

SpECI0I OOI
IsBELL & Son, Auctioneers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-03-28
The Old Maid of the Period.
BY FANNY FERN.

She don't shuttle round in ''skimpt" raj
ment, and awkward shoes, and cotton gloves,
With horn side combs fastening six hairs to her
temples; nor has she sharp nose, and aneu-
lar jaw, and hollow cheeks, and only two front
teeth. She don't read Laws Serious CALL"
or keep cat, or snuff box, or go to bed at
dark, save on vesry meeting nights, nor scowl
at lttie children, or gather eatDip, or apply
broomstlck to astonished dogs
Not bit of it. The modern "old maid'' is
round and jolly, aud has her full complement
OF halr and teeth, and two dimples In her
cheek, and has laugh as musical as a bobo-
link song. She wears pretty, nicely fitting
dresses, too, and cunning little ornaments
around her plump throat, and becoming bits of
color IN her hair, and ut her breast, in the
shape OF little knots and bows; and her waist
Is shapey, and her hands have sparkling rings,
and no knuckles; and her foot is cunning, and
is imprisoned in bewildering boot; and she
goes to concerts, and parties and suppers, and
lectures, and matinees, and she don't go alone
either; and she lives in nice house, earned
by herself and gives jolly little teas IN it. She
don't care whether she is married or not nor
kheed she She can afford to wait, as men of
i ten do, till they have ''seen life," and when
their bones are full Of aches. and their blood
tanned down to water, and they have done GO
ing out, and want somebody to swear at and to
nurse them-then marry
1 Ah ! the modern old maid has her eye teeth
cut She takes care of herself. instead of her
sisters nine children, through mumps and
measles, and Group, chicken pox, and lung fe-
yer and leprosy, and what not.
| She don't work that way for no wages and
bare federation, day and night No, sir If
she has no money, she teaches. or she writes
books and poems, or she is book-keeper, or
she sets types, or she does anything but hang
on to the skirts of somebody else's husband,
and she feels we'll and Independent in couse-
quence, and holds up her head with the best,
and asks no faYors, and "Woman's Rights"
has done it
That awful bugbear, "Womans Rights I"
which small-souled men, and, l am sorry to
say, narrow women, too, buresque and ridi-
cule, and won't believe in, till the Juggernaut
of progress knocks them down and rides over
them, because they will neither climb upon it
nor get out of the way.
The fact is, the Modern Old Maid is as good
as the Modern Young Maid, and great deal
better, to those who have outgrown bread and
butter. She has sense as well as freshness, and
conversation and repartee as we'll as dimples
and curves