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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-05-12
HENRY L. HELMBOLD'S I'M
PROVED ROSE WASH

Cannot be surpassed as FACE WASH, and
will be found the only sDecific remedy in
every species of CUJANEd Is AFFECTION. 1t
speedily eradicates PIMPLss. SPOTS, SCRoF-
ULIC DRYNEss, 1NDURATIpNs OF the CUTA-
EOUS MEMBRANE, etc., dispels REDNESS
and 1NCIPIENf INFLAMMATIoS, INV rs,
RASH, MOTH PATCHES, DRYNESS or SCALP
OR SKIN, FROST BITES, and all purposes for
which SALvES or OINTMENTS are USED, re-
stores the skin to a state Of purity and soft
ness, and insures continued healthy action
to the tissue of It's vessels, on which depends
the agreeable clearness and yivacity of COM
piexiOn so much sought and admired. But
however valuable as o remedy for existing
defects of the skin, H. I. HelmbOld's Rose
Wash has long sustained its principal claim
to unbounded patronage, by possessing quail
tiles which render it . TOILET APPEND
AGE Of the most superlative and congenial
character, combining in an elegant formula
those prominent requisites, SAFETY and Ell.
FCACI-the invariable Accomplishments OF
its use-as a Preservative and Reffesher of
the Complexion. 1t Is an excellent Lotion
for diseases of a Syphilitic Nature. and as an
injection for diseases of the Urinary Organs,
arising from habits OF dissipation, used In
connection with the EXTRACTS BCCHv,
SARSAPARILLA, AND CATAWBA CRAZE
PILLS, in such diseases Is recommended,
cannot be surpassed. PRICE, ONE DOLLAR
PER BOTTLE.
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In need of medical aid or advice are assured Of
speedy relief by calling or writing. Medicine
ssnt by mail Board furnished-all confden-
tial, Our Periodic Mixture act. in "a houre.
Send TIVE stamps for circular of advice on pri-
vate matters to both sexes.
The Museum Of this Institute is free to pa
tients.
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IN ONE FEAR
CHRISTIAN UNION

IN ONE lEAh
CHRISTIAN UNION
Has leaped TO a circulation surpassed by only
one Religious Journal in the United States, and
that one over twenty-five years old.
WHY IS 1T?
Because, First, HENRY WARD BEECHER
Is its Editor, and the Editorials, Star Papers,
and Lecture Room Talks are welcomed by
thousands and thousands of Christians every-
where. The contributors are representative
men Of all denominations.
Because, Secondly, Its form, sixteen pages,
large quarto, stitched and cut, is so convenient
for reading, binding and preservation.
Because, Thirdly, 1t is called by the entire
press of the country "the brightest and most in
teresting religious paper published"
Because, Fourthly, 1t has something for eve
ry member of the Observation-Disclosures, mother,
boys and girls, young men and young women,
all find something of interest.
Because, Filthy, MarshalPs Household En-
craving of Washington, superb So Steel En-
craving, world-renowned work of art, is pre-
sented to every new subscriber to the paper.
Because, Sixthly, A new and charming serial
"My Wife and ]; or, Harry Henderson's Histo-
ry," by Harriet Beecher Stowe, has been COM
menced in the Christian Uniou-a story of to-
day, which is one of the most vivid and inter-
estiag works that ever came from her pen
And to all subscribers for the year 1871, the
story is sent FREE for three months-that is,
from its commencement, Nov. 18th, 1870, up TO
Feb. LIST, 1871; and henceforth new subscrip-
tions for this year will be credited up TO Feb 1,
1872.
Because, Seventhly, the Subscription price is
only $500 per Year, for which are given the
Picture above named and the paper for fourteen
months. D. O. FORD IL CO., =
Publishers,
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Total y alue 5O,OOOGifls,
St1OO. 600 ~

The funds of the Association, and those pro-
oeeding from the sale of the engrayings are. as
soon as received, placed in either Of the two
banks with whom we do business. and can only
be drawn out by o joint check Of all its Bon Of
Directors.
The purpose Of this premium sale is simply to
realize the cash on merchandise on hand, and
the real estate as mentioned while the prof
Of goods at retail price, besides the benefit of
obtaining the cash instead Of the goods; ae.,.
Delaware Senate, the Clerks Of both branches Of
the Delaware Legislature, all the Leading Men,
the Banks, and the Press of Delaware and Ma
ryland.
We want active men and women, everywhere
to work for us, with whom We will make liberal
arrangements, namely: after their ordering
their sample engraving, we will give them enc
engraving and one ticket FREE, fOrevery four
names they send us with $500
To order an Engraving, send Us 81 ~ IN reg
isterod letter, or by Post Office Order. and we
will send, by return mail. the engraving and
the ticket FREE.
Send all your orders for engrayings. money
and drafts and all correspondence to our Gener-
al Office, addressed thus:
oAooi lOI m IANn ACcnnIhTiflW
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PorsD CAKE.-Onc pound of sugar i.
one pound of butter, one pound OF flour
ten crcs, leaving out the yolks of four
cream the buttoO and add the flour lit
lie At A time; then the whites and sugar
allerna tcly, and last the yolks, beat very
iirbt
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IL. L. HELMBOLD'S EXTR AIT BUCHU
CURES DISEASES ARISING FROM I'M
PRUDENCES, HABITS OF DISSI.
PATTON, ETC,

In all their stages, at little expense, little or
no change in diet, no Inconvenience, and no
exposure. 1t causes frequent desire, and
gives strength to Urinate, thereby removing
Distractions, Preventing and Curing Strtc-
lures Of the Urethra, Allaying Pain and In
SO frequent in this class Of dis
eases, aud sxpetnng All folso1 , mater mater;
incompetent persons, and who have paid
heavy fees 10 be cured In q short time, have
found they have been deceived, and that the
Poison" has, by the use Of powerful astrin-
gents, been dried up In the system, to break
out In more aggravated form, and perhaps
after Marriage.
Use HELMBOLDS EXTRACT BUCHC
for all Affections and Diseases of the Urinary
Organs, whether existing in Male or Female,
from whatever cause originating, and no
matter of how long standing. rRICE, ONE
DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENTS PER BOTTLE.
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Nor1CE.
POSTED LANDs

In consequence of existing circumstances, we
the undersigned, deem it necessary TO hereby
notify all persons from hunting with guns OF
dogs, or in any other way trespassing on our
lands on Little Bigoy creek, Sth civil district,
Maury county, Tennessee. All persons thus
trespassing will be dealt with to the full extent
of the law q.
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The celebrated DR.. CouDEN. OF LOUISVILLE
has greater success in the treatment of this
disease than any other physician in the United
States. We are pleased to learn that he has re-
Gently cured Mr.. Isham r. Trotter, of Prospect,
Giles Co., Tenn; Re:. u W. Mitchell, Pastor
Mt. Moriah Church, Pulaski, Tenn; w. II
Smith and Isaac Foster, Carter's Creek. Marry
Co., Tenn; A. C. Franklin, Gallatin, Tenn.
Mrs. E. G. Duerston. Trenton. Todd Co., Ny.
and hundreds of others in other states, each OF
aggravated cancers. We earnestly advise every
one interested to send for copy of his CANCER
JOURNAL. giving mode of treatment complete
and large list of persons who have been cured
cases of year to 81 years standing. The Doc.
ter is at the head of his profession in Louisville
Address DIR. W. C. COUDEN, 1ss, Jefferson
Street. Louisville. KY.
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u T T
Henry =. Helmb0ld'k
HIGHLY CONCENTRATED COMPOUND
Fluid Extract SarsapariIIa

Scrofula, syphilis, Fever Sores, Ulcers, Sore
Eyes, Sore Legs, Sore Mouth, Sore Head,
Bronchitis, Skin Diseases, Sail Rheum, Cam
kers, Runnings from the Ear, White Swell
Ricketts,, Glandular Swellings, Night Sweats,
Rash, letter, Humors of all Kinds. Chronic
Rheumatism, Dyspepsia, and all diseases
that have been established In the system fol
years.
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ornxR ~ PunLECArION.-aso =
OEinseg vs. Tyns y Edwards. II sppearM1
10 M from complninant's bill. sworn e, TIT
Tyf1s 81. Edwards is q defendant In this cseo.
and nonresident Of the State OF Tennessee.
served on him. II Is therefore ordered b r
that publication be made fof four succeed
weeks in the Columbia Herald. a. nswspaI
published in the town Of Col4nhia. 1.4
one week before the next sittins Of the Cha18
~ Court to be held at the Court House IN CT
lumbia, on the LIST Monday in jane nexes
requiring the said Tytus n Edward then -
there to plead, answer or demur 10 said bill, ~
sho same will be taken for confessed as to hin
and set for hearing OK parte.
apr2s Az D B COOPER, c = NJ
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Missing men ere sometimes found
drowned-manY men are iouho rGuhd
who qre not missing.
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MONTvALt SPRINGS.

V>HIS FAyORITE WATERING PLACE IN
i the South, Iacatcd at Chilhowec Noun
tain. near Knoxville, and
ACCESSIBLE BY RAILROAD,
Will be opened to the public on the 18th of
May Board--Per day, 50 50: per week, S16;
per month, May and June, $40; July and Au-
gust, $50; September, $50; children and ser
wants, half prize. Return tickets sold on all
principal roads.
THE MEDICINAL QUALITI ES
Of the waters are ur,quoled on this continent.
ACCOMMODATIONS FIRST CLASS.
Address. for pamphlets giving particulars
and analysis of the waters.
JOSEPH l.. KING, Prop'r.
MoxTyALE SPEINGs, April IS. i5w
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L.4DIEN

Young or middle-agcd men permanently re-
stored to sexual vigor, by our new, sure and
only remedy. Recent cases of private nature
,.ure, in n few DAYS
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

nRDER OF PUBLICATIONS Il
VA Leftwich and others VS. VIM NJ Leftvich
and others. 1t appearing to me from complain
ants bill sworn to, that William l. Burncy
and his wife, Mary v Burney, William STRAIT
ton Porter and William NJ Leftwich are do
PENDANTS in this cause. and are non,residents OF
process of law cannot be served on them: Ii
Is therefore ordered by me that publication be
made for four successive weeks in the coium-
bia Herald, a newspaper published in the town
of Columbia, Maury county, Tennessee, the
last of which shall be at least one week before
the aext sitting Of the chancery court to be
held at the court house in Columbia. on the 1st
Burney and his wife, Mary Burney, William
Stratton Porter and William NJ Leftwich then
and there to plead, answer or demur 20 said
bill, or the same viii be taken for confessed as
to them and set for hearing ex rsrte. - r
APPS 4w ID b COOPER, 4 N.
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EORSALE.
ONE OF THE BEST FARMS FARMS, IN MID

ONE OF THE BEST + AHNIS IN MID
DIE TENNESSEE
We offer at private sale the farm on which
NJ. d. Cooper, ESQ.,, now lives, containing 800
acres of land, and lying four miles West OF
Columbia, Tenn, on the Hampshire turnpike.
This place is located in one of the most morai
and educated communities of the State, and has
on it an elegant residence, and all other neces-
sary improvements, including first rate gin
house, negro cabins, &c. For terms ofsale, ap-
ply to w. +. COOPER, Nashville,
Nov Is Or JOHN FRIERSON, Columbia.
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NOTICE Is hereby given that the 6rm Of
IN Matthews, Howell * Co. has been this day
dissolved by mutual consent, j. D. Howell hay
ing retired from business here. The firm is
now MATTHEWS son.
ScrTHPCRr, March ], ISL. INV
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ArOTICE OF DEssoLUTION.-1

NOTICE OF DtSS0LCTlOS.-Thi p
/ ~ to notify all persons from entering nyl
name in conjunction with W.. A. Southalf On
myself responsible, nor will be held 6eund for
any debts made or contracted in the name %
style Of I. G. T. Greenfield & W. A. SoutksllS
Is We Sa d sS.ro has bean n lsr
betv cen us land cannot get ene,) have viii
drawn my name from the firm long since
Aprii2l-tf 7. g. 7. 6REENflELD.
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AGENTS WANTED

Many are already making very handsome
pay, in cash and premiums, canvassing for this
popular paper and celebrated picture. Send
for Circular.
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PRIVATE.
No Charge Until Cured.

And all forms Of diseases in man and woman
speedily cured at the old established WEST
ERN MEDICAL OFFICE, l37 Sycamore St.
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Am EoR al as in the

IL X. Mosby offers for sale the oui
Of the old Peter r. Booker tract ord
joining the corporation of Coianlbia,
mediately in front Of I'd. Wiliiams' resy -. -.
On the Pulaski Pike. The streets will be one, ~
ed from the Pulaski Pike to the Mcsrssriife
Pike. Lots well laid OF in size 10 suit NM
wiss to NA. GALLOWAY.
- APPS If Ae3sf \
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April Hit

SAhE os vaECA BLE REAL ESTATE.
BY a decree OF the Worshipful the County
Court, st.the April term, ISL, in the cause Of
Sinia Paris ct al. VS.. VIM. Powell ct al, / will
sell to the highest bidder, ON the premises.
on fridey, the nincteeath day of Nay, ,s7I. Tn
valuable tract Of isn5 mentioned in the plesj-
In2s, lying aud being IN the 18th civil district Of
Maary cousty. aud known as the Stanseli
tract, eoutaIai1g sbous la acres Said land
will be sold on a credit Of one aud two years,
with interest from Gate Il sale, except the sum
OF ) l50 cash 70 pay attorneys fees, ysrs Notes
vi Improved secerity required ofcf =. pur-
s;sf ) and lien retained for the, n r
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r. AS M A N

BUSINESS COLLEGE,
Southern School, Located ut Atlanta, TIA.
PATRONI A HOME INSTITUTION,
And the recognized head of all commercial or
at ion of Young men, training them for an act,
We /, successful life Students are admitted
every week day in the year.. For further par
dress a. r. EASTMAN, Principal.
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As an ExpectOrant it has no equa
WHAT THE DOCTORS SAY.

WhhI TIE DOCIOfto SAL.
DIR. Lloyd, of Ohio, Surgeon in the army
during the war, from exposure, contracted
consumption. He says: IL have no hesitan.
cy in stating that 1t was by the use of your
Lung Balsam that am now alive and en-.
Dying health
DIR. Fletcher, of Missouri, says: 81 recon-
mend yous Balsam in preference to any 9TH
er medicine for coughs, and 1t gives satisfac-
tion."
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THE SADDLE STALLION
PRINCE PULASKI

VXYILL STAND HIS SECOND SEASON
w at my Stables, near Cross Bridges, Maury
county, at the reduced price OF $40 the $. ason,
payable 10th July, or SIS to insure-due when
the fact is ascertaiDed, or property changed.
The Company will give
500 Ina Premiums
At the next annual Fair for the get Of Prince
Pulaski's foals Of 1S7I-S2o FOR the best colt;
$50 for the best iilly; SIS for the I'd best colt
SIS for the Cd best fiily; sio for the 81 best
colt; SO for the Sd best tilly; - for the fth
best colt: IS for the 4th best lilly. To be ex-
hibited on Saddle Stock day.
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CAROLINE co. LAND ASSOCIATION
9Th and King Streets, Wilmington. Del.
BEERSHEBA SPRINGS

GFundY County, lemm.
The property having been purchased by the
undersigned, and thoroughly reftted and fur
nished, will be opened to the public for the en-
suing season on the 18TH June next.
For the benefit of those persons who have
never visited this, before the war, celebrated
Watering Place. we beg leave to say that
for the excellency of its Chalybeate and Free
stone Waters, grandeur of scenery. and purity
of atmosphere. it is not surpassed, if egualsd,
BY any similar establishment in the South. The
location is upon one of the highest points Of the
Cumberland Mountains. within q few hours
ride of the University Of the South, and OF the
largo Swiss Colony recently Established IN this
State.
Visitors leaving Huntsville, Chattanooga or
Nashville, by the morning train, will arrive at
tee Springs, via Tullahoma and McMinnville.
on the evening of the same day.
Parties wishing to engage rooms for the sea
son. can do so by addressing US at Nashville
until 18th May; after that time at Beersheba
Springs.
CHARGES FOR BOARD.
By the Day, SO 90; by the Week, 81 80; by
the Month, $50 90. Children and Servants,
Half Pr i.
RESIDENT PHYSICIANS.
DIR. J. D. WINSTON, of Nashville; DIR. i. N
FRAskLIS, of Sumner county; orr-x "a
Nashville, Tenn, April l, 1871.
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TNSOLVENTN NOTICE. Fl have this
L day suggeeted to the cleyk IL the e,,aofv
court the insolvency OF The, estate Of James p.
Harlan, dec,d Notice IS hereby given 70 an
file them with the clerk Of the county rosrfs
duly authenticated, on or before the ist Msn-
day IN September. ISL, or they viii DC barred.
APPS A.. y. CAfHEY, Admir-,
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M

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Has cured every disease Of DIABETES In
which il has been given, IRRITATION OF
PLANTATION OF THE KIDNEYS, ULr
CERATION OF THE KIDNEYS AND
BLADDER, RETENTION OF URINE, DIS
EASES OF THE PHOSPHATE GLAND,
STONE IN THE BLADDER, CALCULUS,
GRAVEL, BRICK-DUST DEPOSIT, AND
MUCOUS OR MILKY DISCHARGES, AND
FOR ENFEEBLED AND DELICATE CON-
SITUATIONS OF BOTH SEXES. ATTEND
ED WITH THE FOLLOWIN06 SYMPTOMS:
INDISPOSITlON TO EXERT1ON, LOSS OF
POWER, LOSS OF MEMORY, DIFFICULT
TY GF BREATHING, WEAK NERVES.
WAKEFULNESS, DIMNE5S OF VISION,
PAIN IN THE BACK, HOT HANDS,
FLUSHING OF THE BODY, DRYNESS
OF THE SKIN, ERUPTION ON THE
FACE, PALLID COUNTENANCE, UNI
VERSAL LASSITUDE of THE MUSCU-
LAR SYSTEM. ETC.
Used by persons from the ages of eighteen
to twenty five, and ffOm thirty five " hffy-
i've, or in the decline or change Of Efoaft eI
confinement or labor pains; bed-wettins in
children.
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URETIC AND BLOODePUKIFYING, AND
CURES ALL DISEASES ARISING FROM
HABITS OF DISSIPATION, AND EXCESS
ES AND IMPRUDENCE8 IN LIFE, I'M
SEEDING COPBIBA IN AFEECTIONS FOR
WHICH IT IS USED. AND. SYPHILITIC
AFFECTIONS In THESE DISEASES
USED IN CONNECTION WITH HEM
OLD'S ROSE WASH.
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ALIENS LUNG BAIISAM Is PERFECTL
CAUTION.

Do not be deceived by unprinclpled dealers
who may offer You q remedy called Balsam,
offered for sale on the great merits of Aliens
Lung Balsam.
Cail for and be sure you receive Aliens
Lung Balsam.
SOLD BY MEDICINE DEALERS GENERALLY
WHELOCH, FINLEY CO.,
EwIN. PENDLEToN d Co, Nashville.
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION.--J. W.

ORDER OF PUBLICATION.--J.w W.
" Parker VS. f WILDER. II appcaring to me
from complainant bill that + Wilber is .
defendant in this caase and a nonresident Of
the State of Tennessee, so that the ordinary
process Of law cannot be served on him. II Is
therefore ordered by me that publication be
made for four successive weeks in the Columbia
Herald. newspaper published in the town Of
Columbia, Maury county. Tenn, the last Of
which shall be at least one week before the next
Court House in Columbia, on the LIST Monday
in June next, requiring the said WILDER then
and there to plead, answer or demur to so1d bill,
or the same viii be taken for confessed as 10
him and set for hearing ex partc.
april 4w b COOPER, ca NJ.
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These Pills are the most delightfully."- pleas
ant purgative, superseding castor oil, salts,
magnesia, etc. There Il nothing mora 90
ceptable to the stomach. They give tone,
They are composed Of the fasf Ingredients.
After few days use of them, such an invtG-
Grafton Of the entire system takes place g
to appear miraculous to the weak and ener.
waited, whether arising frem imprudence o
disease. II. T. Helmb0lds Compound Fluid
Extract Catawba Grape Pills are not sugar.
coated, from the fact that sugar coated Pulls
do not dissolve, but pass through the stom.
ach without dissolving. consequently do not
produce the desired effect. THE CATAWBA
GRAPE PILLS, being pleasant In taste and
OdOr, do not necessltate their being sugar
coated. PRICE FIFTY CENTS PER 30 K
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The a. m. Train runs through to Memphis
daily, without change Of cars, arriving there at
3.45 p. m. same day, hours quicker than by n
Hines, and making connections for st Louis
and all points West and Northwest. The $50
D. m. train makes close connections for Mem
phis, jackson, Tennessee, jackson, Mississippi,
Vicksburg, New Orleans and Galveston. Pas
sengers have the choice of routes via Memphis
or jackson, Tennessee, to all principal points in
the Southwest. The IL m. train connects at
Union City for St. Louis, Chicago, San Francisco
and the Northwest. The $50 a. m. and Gas p.
M trains connect at Chattanooga for Rome, At
lanta, and all the principal Southern cities.
Passengers for WashfngtOn City,
Baltimore, philadelphia, New
York and Boston, as well as all points
in East Tennessee and Virginia make direct
connections through by taking the 6.45 p. M.
train out of Nashville.
THIS is THE SHORT ROUTE EAST,
And the only direct route to the South and
Southwest. Passengers for McMinnville and
Manchester, Winchester and Alabama or Jasper
Branch Railroads, will take the $50 a. m. traini
~SLEEPING CARS accompany the $50
IN and 6. As m trains.
For Through Tickets and further information
apply at City Transfer Office, Maxwell House,
and at Chattanooga Depot, Church Street.
j. w. THOMAS, General Sup't.
w. L. DANLEY, Gen1 p. and 7. Agent.
Dec9 II