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ENDORSED and recommended by the President OF TIE
Faculty of the L. Medical College of the
City Of New York.
PRoFKssoB h. 8. NEWTON, NJ. D.,
Professor and President of the Faculty. late "Pro-
fessor Theory and Practice" of Medicine,
Cincinnati, &c.
One of the most eminent men of his ase--wel
known the author of the following standard medi
cal works: NEwTON's PRACTICE OF MEDI
ONE" "DISEAsEs OF CHILDREN" "NEWTON's
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"American Medical Review--page 277, says:
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o. OF Norfolk, Va, which is furnished to the profes
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terials, giving "a result medicine meeting the
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RICHMOND AVID YORK RIVER RsILgoAD,
SUPERINTENDENT OFFICE,
RICHMuEs. VA, Dec. 10. 1870.

SUPERiNTENuENTs OFFICE,
RIoBMoss, Va, Dec. 10, 1901
I'm AND AFRER MONDAY, December 10, 1870,
I J the TRAINS on this road will be run "a foliows;
PASSENGER TRAIN GOING EASr--leevea
Richmond ally Sunday eyceptedl at Ills r. NJ, ar
rive at Wost Point a 10 p IA.
GOING WE5T--LosSs " est Point dsily Sunday
excepted) At 300 a. NJ, arrive st Richmond at l06S
A. A.
Trains connect at West Point on Tuesday, Thurs
day and Saturday with STEAMERS for river land.
Tags aud Baltic ore
FREIGHT TRAIN with Passenger Car attached,
leave Richmond on Tuesday, Thur sday ard satur.
day at o'closk A. 81, arrive at West Pent at 7:i0
A. NJ.
at 5:l5 p. M.
THROUGH FREIGHT for Baltimore and all points
North aud West received daily, and forwarded
promptly to destination. Through Bills OF Lading
given to all points North aud West
II. T. DOUGLAS,
de Oft Superintendent
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Kosgoo CURES soRoFuLA IN ITs woRs,
FORMS.

FORMS.
From A. W. Mis, prominent and well-known
chant Of Norfolk, Va.
No. II Main Street, Norfolk, Va, Sept 10, 1885,
DR.. J. j. LAWRENCE-Dear Cir: Your Eoskeo
has worked wonders in my family. My daughter ha.
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am gratefully yours, &C..
A. w. MILLS
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TN the District Court of the United States for The
District Virginia.
In the matter of Nicholas @. Csrper bankrupt-in
bankruptcy.
TO whom it May Concern Tho undersigned,
George c. Brown. of paDville Virginia, hereby gives
notice OF his appointment assignee of the estate
of Nicholas O. CAREER OF Ro ky Mount Franklin
county Virginia, in said district who has heretofore
been adjudged a bankrupt GU his own petition by
the District court of said district
de I2-Maw GEORGE O. BROWN, Assignee
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THIs IS TO GIVE NOTICE:

Il That on the 2sth day of December, 1870, q
warrant in bankruptcy issued against the es.
tate of Win Graham, of Bolington. Loudoun county,
State of Virginia who has been adjutged bankrupt
on his own petition That the payment of any
debts and the delivery of any property belonging to
said Bankrupt, TO him for his use and the trans
for Of any property by him forbidden by law -
That ameetine of tho creditors of said bankrupt, to
prove their debts, and choose more assiguees
of his estate will be held at Court of Bankruptcy,
to be holden at the r. gisters Office in Alexandra,
Va, boore Lys ,nder Hill Esq, Register. the 18th
day of January, 1871, at O'Clock A. NJ
DAVID b. PARKER,
ia 3-Tu2w u. s. Marshal.
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5l-Involuntsry.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE

Il United States, for the District of Virginia.
In the matter of Abram Miller, bankrupt-in
bankruptcy.
To Whom it May Concern The undersigned.
T. l.. christian, OF Richmond city, Virginia here.
by gives notice OF his appointment as assignee of tn.
estate of Abram Miller of Petersburg civ in said
district, who has heretofore been adudged a bank.
rupt by the District Court of said district
Lated Richmond, December OH. 1870
de l0-s3w Assiossa
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1900
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
4 STATES for the District of Virginia
In the matter of jos. A. Peck, Bankrupt-in
Bankruptcy.
70 Whom 1t May Concern THE undersigned
w. Strother, OF Giles county, Va, hereby gives
notice of his appointment assignee of the estate of
Jos. A. Peck, Of Giles county, in said district who
hes heretofore been adjudged bankrupt on his own
petition by the District Court of said district
Dated December eth, 1870 .
de 10 s3w p w sTR0FnER Assicnee
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TN the District Court of The United State. FIR tba
District of Virginia.
In the matter OF W. A. Holman, bankrupt-in
bankruptcy.
10 whom u May Concern THE undersigned John
Il. Pedigo, of Leatherwood, Henry county. yirpipjs
hereby gives notice of his appointment rs assignee
of the estate of w. A. Holman, Of Leatherwood
Henry county, Virginia, in said district, who has
heretofore been adjudged a bankrupt on bis own
petition by the District court of said district
del2-h3w JOHN +. PEDI00 Assignee.
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TRAINS LEAVE DEPOT. VIZ /:

Il 10 Nail leaves daily, funnipg on Satu day might
to Wiiiiamsport only. On Sunday night passengers
will leave Philadelphia at 1910 P NJ
Cincinnati and Pacific Express leaves daily. All
other travis daily. except sunday.
The Western Accommodation Train runs daily, ex-
cept sunday. For this train tickets must be pro-
cured, and baggage delivered by r. NJ, az l16 Mar
ket street.
Sunday Train No leaves philadelphia at $40 A.
III arrives at Paoli at $40 A. NJ. Sunday Train No
leaves Philadelphia at GAO P NJ; arrives at Paeli
at TAO p NJ
Sunday Train No. leaves Paoli at $50 A. M; ar
rives at Philadelphia at $40 A, NJ Sunday Train
No leaves Paoli at $50 p NJ arrives at Phiiadel-
phia at go 2. NJ.
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nIRECr PASSENGER ROUTE BETWEEN
~ kICHI0ND AND THE SOUTH, SOUTH
WEST AND NO INVEST VIA THE VIRGINIA

nIRECT PASSENGER ROUTE BETwBHB
~ kICHI0ND AND THE SOUTH, SOUTH
WEST AND NO INVEST VIA THE VIRGINIA
AND TENN ESSEE AIRLINE RAILWAY.
This Great Passenger Route is composed of
Richmond and uanvle railroad Virginia and Tennes,
sec Consolidated Railway Line East Tennessee and
Virginia railroad East Tennessee and Georgia rail
road, Nashville and Chattanooga railroad. Memphis
and Charleston railroad and other connections
Passenger trains leave Richmond daily (Sundays
excepted) at s.i5 A. H. making olose connections
throughout to Lynehburg and stations on Southside
railroad, Bristol and stations on the Virginia and
Tennessee railroad, Knoxville, Decatur, Cerinth,
Grand junction, Memphis, New Orleans, Chsttanoo.
GO Canton, jackson, yicksburg, Mobile Dalton, At,
anta, Rome, Selma, Macon, Columbus and ell POINTS
South and Southwest. Nashville, Columbus Chicago
louisville, Jackson Tennessee, Cairo St. Louis and
all points North end Northwest
Through tickets good until used
Baggage checked through.
New and elegant sleeping cars on all night trains
Good eating houses, and ample time fcr meals.
Fare lower than by any other route.
For further information, apply the office of the
virginia and Tennessee Airline Railway 1895 Main
street, or at the Office of tho Richmond and Danyille
railroad H. z WAIKER
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Norfolk Va, Sept. 7, 1889.
DIR. J. J. LAWRENCE-DearS Sir: My son has
oeived 80 much benefit from your wonderful Koskoc
that cannot refrain from expressing my gratitude
had tried almost everything without benefit. be
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bic remedy for tho disease from which he has suffered
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TN THE DIsTRIor COURT OF THE UNITED

TN THE DIETRICH COURT OF THE UNITED
4 STATES, for the District of Virginia.
In the matter Of Lewis L. Tignor, Bankrupt
in bankruptcy
To Whom it May Concern The undersigned, Ro.
NJ. Mayo, of Hague, Westmoreand county, Va, here
by gives notice Of his appointing ut as assignee OF
the estate OF h. l. Tignor, OF Northumberland coty
in said district, who was, on the 2lst day Of Sep
TENDER, 1870, adjudged bankrupt on his own Pc
titon by the District Court of said district.
Dated Richmond, December IA, 1870
de 1I-W3w RO. NJ. MAYO assignee
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Reed the following from Mr.. Womble, prominent
Hardware Merchant of this city:
Ne. Is. Market Square, Norfolk, Va,
October b. 1853. I
DR.. LAWRENCE--Dear Sir: TO the large mum
Der OF testimonials which you offer to the great eff.
cacy of yonr Koskoo. take pleasure in adding ms
own. I suffered greatly with Nervous Debility,
Headache, Loss of Appetite, &c. Two bottles Of Kos
koo restored me to health.
Yours truly,
T. O. woMBLB.
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aANKRuPr NOTICES.

4ll9
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF TILE UNITED
STATES, for the District Of Virginia
In the matter Of Il II. Stokes, bankrupt
in bankruptcy.
10 Whom it May Concern The undersigned,
T. A. Forbes, of Pr. II ward county Virginia, here
by gives notice of his appointment assignee of the
estate of b. II. Stokes, Lunenburg co'ty, in said
district, who was She nth lay OF Novber, 1870 ad
judged q ,nkrupt on his own petition by the Dis
trct Court of said district.
Dated December 80 1870.
ia 2-a2w p. A. FORBES, Assignee.
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arrive III uilduelpnia.... u Az a. M
Express, Nail and Accommodation, east and west
connect at Cory and all west bound trains and Mail
and Accommodation east at Irvington with Oil Crock
and Allegheny River Railroad.
WILLIAM A. BALDWIN,
General Superih tepdetlt
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GOODS pei New York, Philadelphia OF RsIti,nore
steamers, Railroad or Express to caro- r. n Hava,,
ner, General Agent at Alexandria, will be forwarded
over the road free Of charge for commission.
Communication tickets between Alexandra ARD
Hamilton, and all intermediate stations. at low ,sts
Round trip tickets good only for day Of issue he,
tween Aiexandria and Hamilton, end between t5osa
and intermediate points, at reduced rates
,o NATHANIEL HAYS.
JezV General Superintendent
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From Rev. W. II. Christian Pastor Din widdis
Street Methodist Church.
Portsmouth, Va, October rs, 1869.
This ia TO certify that know Dr. Lawrence we'll
He is gentleman OF cultivation, and worthy Of the
fullest confidence. I have used his Koskoo with ad
vantage to myself and have adopted its use In my
family in cssos of nervous debility and depression
". III. CHRISTIAN.
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je21y

A DELAIDH HEAD who sues Inv nor ,ax+ Ct,
a PHoBh BLANkENsHIp, against JOHN HEhp
Take notice, that shall, on Wednesday. the iItb
Of JanuAiS, lSI |, a. the law Office of A. Noise Jr
III the cry OF Richmond, between the hours Of a A
M: and z NJ Of that day, proceed to take the demo.
st.ohs o. John y and others, witnesses subro,psas
70 testify IN my behalf snt for divorce now d.
pending IN The Chsncery Court Of Richmond in vhih
am plaintiff and you are defendant; and If fro,,'
any cause the taking Of tie said dispositions he NOT
commences, or being commenced not finished on
.nsl uay .nen Tue taking thereof to be contin
same place and at the Same hours until The ssns sio
A MS Tn o ADELAIDE HEAD.
- ~ de l0--S4N
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4 ,OMMIssI0S bko uFfICE, WILLIAMSBURG,
~ VA, JAN'Y 8, ISL.
In the matter OF Richard E. Taylor, bankrupt--in
bankruptcy.
In Pursuance Of decree of the District Court of
the United States for tue District of Virginia pro
nOunced on this 8th of December, 1870 IN this cause,
| shall, on the BIRD DAY OF JANUARY, 1871, at
the clerks Office Of James City county, proceed to
take an account Of the liens existing against the real
6 ate Of said bankrupt, showing their dates,
amounts piioriios and on whht portion OF the real
estate they exist ct which time aud place all per-
sons having liens against the said real estate
tilted TO attend and protect their interest.
VIM. H. ". NOTEBOOK,
ia 8 F&Tr2w Special Commissioner
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From Dr. Lloyd, Physician Of large practices.
Great Bridge, Va, October s, 1862
J, j. LAWRENCE, NJ D.--Dear Sir; cheerful,
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VOC deserve from the public bensfactor,
aio SIR, yours truly,
CHARLIE LLOYD, MD.
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Koskoo is endorsed by the best physicians every
where Read the following from Dr. Tlery, a sue
oessful practitioner Of many years standing In the
Old North State
Rocky Mount, Edgecombe Co.,,
September 10, 1869.
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PHILADELPHIA AND ERIE RAILROAD.

WINTER TIMETABLE
On and after MONDAY, December g. 1870, the
trains the Philadelphia and Eric Railroad will
run as follows:
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A LEXANDRIA, L0UDOUN A
N HAMPSHIRE RAILROAD.
SUMMER ARRANG EMkNT. BEoTNNl,
ApRII laaa

bUMAEh AhkANU EMhN1- kNNINNlNI
APRIL /, 1869
TWO TRAINS DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY BE-
TWEEN ALEXANDRIA, AND HAMILTON.
Leave Alexandria at 8 A. H. and SIP. d. I'eevs
Hamilton at A. NJ and ll:S0 a, NJ Leave Leasbure
st 5:2b A. NJ. and 1915 P. NJ
The A. NJ, train from Alexairiris and I1:3O A. NJ
train nom Hamilton connect with Kemp's Daily
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ryvile, and Winchester; also with Reamor's Line Of
uoaches, which leaves Lees5urg daily Tor Bells Mil
alue, anI , Mioaienurs. On and after June, tseDty
stages will run daily to Capon Springs.
All trans arrive AZ Alexandria at convenient hours
Tor connections with Wsshin gtos nc Baltimore III
same day. 49,
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4l2D
IN TIRE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
1 STATES, for the District of Virginia.
In the matter of Janel A. Watson, BANKRUPT
in Bankruptcy.
To Whom it May Concern THE undersigned,
A. Forbes, OF Pr. Edward county, Va, hereby gives
notice of his appointment assignee OF the estate of
pan'l Watson, Of fr. Edward co in said district
who was on the lst day of Decber, 1870, adjudgel
bankrupt his own petition by the District Court
of said district.
Dated december 90, 1870.
il 2--M3w Pa FORBES. Assignee
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DATENT ORGANIC VIBRATOR,
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September 10, 1869. I
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"He wants to see you; and / guess
it Is something particular for his face
is sorter long.
LA me! It must he it! How luster-
cd | feel! Hand me the camphor,
Jemimy; is my cap straight? Sakes
alive! How astonished the folks will
be. If you should hear me sore am,
Jemimy, you needn't come into the
room;" and the widow entered the
presence Of the deacon.
"La, deacon, good morning. Your
comm took me all abaCk; not ex-
pecting you, you see.o
mo; the notion took me sudden
like. never should have dared to do
it If Ieb hadn't put me up to it. He
said you wouldn't refuse me, so |
thought ia try. Powerful fine hay
weather?n
"Yes." She didn't relish getting 50
far from the subject, and turned the
conversation back. 81 hadn't al idea
oft, deacon"
"No, Isuppose not, We can't see
what is working into each others
minds, But, let's come TO the pint,
widow. viii you let mo lave
"StOp, stop, deacon. | feel faintw
Don't take OF so. know it's a
great favor; but l will be very kind
| to---D
81 know it deacon! know it,"
"And take the best care in the
world"
so deacon. dear dpacoulO
And money is no considerations"
"As If it could be, deacon, | have
plenty of my own"
"Then l may have it?o
eyes, dear deacon, it is yours for
lite;o she laid her skinny hand in his.
The deacon looked startled but said;
"IlI send Zeb to drive her home.'
"WhatW shouted the widow, IN a
tone that made him jump up, and
snap the back of the chair. "What
will you send Heb to drive homem
"Whyo faltered he, "what you
have just promised me; the AldeIney
calf!N
"The Alderney calf! You sleek
faced hypocrite, how dare you say SC!
How dare you insult poor lone wo-
man in her own house? How dare
you break her heart, and then sneak
out Of it! 0, you villain! You base
hearted villain! | shall die. | shall
die! Jemimy! Jemimyp
But Jemimy obeyed orders, and en-
Ijoyed the scene, with her eye.glued to
the key-hole.
The widow sobbed under her apron.
The deacon looked i'll, and began in
a shaky voice: "My dear Mrs. Jen-
kins, you misunderstood--p
GLOW dare you dear Mrs. Jenkins
me? How dare you talk of 'misun-
derstandingN l understood enough,
| understand you are q base deceiver,
a black-hearted thief, who would steal
a poor woman's happiness! Out of
my house, you wretch"
The deacon didn't wait for tie al
tentative. The sight 0. q poker way
lug in the air overcame his inertia so
quick, that before it could descend,
the door closed between him and the
widow, and he had "donen half the
distance between her and his home.
Zeb met him at the gate, but he dash
ed him aside, ard went to his own
room, where he sat behind q locked
and bolted door till night let her sable
curtain down. Then he ventured out
and told his tale to Ieb, who heard it
With = grin, and handed him bill
which the widow had sent over for
the broken chair. The deacon paid it
with a sigh; and that night al players
he dwelt at length on the tenth COM
rlandment.