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The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1874-08-06

IL is q very g0ou thing 10 most
cases with healthy persons; at
least l consider II safe, and
with some persons 1t may be
the only safeguard against in.
-ebriates. Yet in al cases where
the party Is of sound mind
each individual must be allow.
ed to decide that question for
himself. "Let not him that eat.
eth dispise him that eateth
not; and let not him which eat
eth not, judge him that eateth;
let eyeryman beiuilypersuaded |
in his own mind "There's
nothing unclean Of itself; but
to him that esteemeth snything
to be unclean to him i is un-
clean; "Let no man tAerefore
judge you in meat or in drink
But when Paul says tits good
neither to eat flesh nor drink
wine, he does not put the doc
trine OF total abstinence 10 the
form of a mandate to be OBJ
served by all men throughout
all time, but for certain indi-
viduals, undar peculiar clrcum.
stances, as q matter OF expedi.
ency, TO be practiced at the
discretion OF the individual
The Savior did not practice to-
tai abstinence. Why does not
Mr.. j. preach total abstinence
in regard to eating flesh alsos
for surely flesh and wine both
stand in the same connection
in the text. The one is pro-
hbited as much as the other.
Whydoes he Insist upon the text
being binding as regards the
wine, but OF non.effpct,, as re.
CARDS the meaia With what
consistency can he by the au
lihorityoi that text impose to-
tai abstinence upon, me, in re,
gard to VINE, while he indul
ges in flesh eating with impu.
pityg lcant see the logic o.
/, such argument, especially
when swine flesh Is eaten
agalnstwhich there is,a direct
command. "And the swine
though he divide the hoof, aht
be cloven footed, yet he chew
eth not his cud; he is unclear
unto you. Of his flesh shall
We not eat, and their carcass
shall you not tonch; they. are
unclean unto you" Lev. xI, Z, s
How much would Mr.. johnson
or Biggs give if they could
fnd as strong text as this
against the use of wine in the
Blblef How men, will "strair
at a gnat and swallow a camel
} yea. worse; swallow a swlpe.'
Why does not Mr.. Johnson or
the same principle preach also
against matrimony as we'll, fol
in the seventh chapter of frs
Corinthians, Paul teaches the
doctrine that it is good not tt
marry. But does he mean BY
that, that all meu and womer
too, must live in . state of eel
ibacyi / trow not. sit is good
} no doubt'in some casesto ab
stain from the use of wine, bu'
, in other cases II is better Il
/. use II, as Paul advised TimOth,
to do. What | conieRd for il
| personal liberty in the matter
I | hold that Mr.. J.has no NOR,
} right to incIte public opinio'
> against Inc because 1 choose Il
take q glass of wins than
> have, asainst him because h
> 4 does not take a glass.
Now let US revert once mort
3 to ,hslis4il at rs good heith
) er to eat flesh nor drink win,
III nor anything Whereby th.
+ brother stumblsth," etc. b Wha
. Is the meaning Of the claas
: NOR any ~ thing in the text
A May It no, embrace any acc 0
I influence that one person ma
o bring toIbear upon anothe'
4 e.,ch nc, nareorns,on for n no,nso
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1874-08-06
TIE WINE QUESTION.
BY &. P. BOUTWELL,, ~

call my criticism on HIS and
Mr.. Biggs' sermons. Hecom
mences by calling your atten-
tion to the fact that be had
objected at first to having his
sermon on temperance printed,
for the reason that it was writ
ten in haste and unworthy of
print. l will rot take issue
with him on this point, as l
consider his objection to the
printing as well taken. He
says that he issorry that 1t has
brought upon him the necessi
ty Of q controversy with a
neighbor, which is unpleasant,
and ont Of his line.g | will say
neither 10 it in my line, but it
is certainly . bad cause indeed
that may not be discussed fair-
lySand freely on both sides up.
on its merits. without suppress
ing or excluding all evidence
and argument on one side Of
the'questiOn. He adds "yet 1
have the instinct of self per
servation, and when | am at
tackled must defend myself -
This sounds very innocent, in.
deed, but if | understand the
case they were the attacking
parties as | will endeavor to
show before | am done. For,
be it known that during the
crusade last winter | received
three several notes at sundry
times, written by the hand Of
Mr.. johnson requesting me 10
meet the Temperance League
Tor the purpose ,of an interview,
in one of which notes, there
was an intimation that unless /
complied with SAID requests
there might be an interview
sought by a,public demOnstra-
ton, to which notes | gave
heed, and three several times
a pledge was presented to me
to sign, which in effect would
have bound me to neither sell
nor give away any wine to be
used in Macarthur, except for
strictly medicinal purposes,
which pledge | refused to sign,
On the third occasion after be-
ing pressed with much lmpor
tunity by The League, to Sign
said pledge, being always read,
to give a reason for the faith
that lSin me, | arose to explain.
| told the members of lbe
League that / did not keep a
saloon, nor tippling house;
that | did not sell wine by the
drink at all; that l had never
sold any one a drink Of wine in
my life; that my wine was pure
grape juice of my own make;
that / sold ut by the barrel, kee
or bottle to suit the convent
enceCpf customers. list ated al
so that I Sometimes drank
glassaef wine; that / though
tit no more harm than to drink
"a cup Of coffee; that l wishet
to reserve the right to do so al
kny option, and qalso the Tighr
TO treat a friend 20 wine when
IfE knew that he entertained
the same, views of the subject
Pthatl did, that I claimed to b,
tempelate; That, Inever5 wa
intoxicated in my life; that al
!. the WINE that I used wouldsno
inj6terme or any one else.l !. !
{slso added that the scripture
spoke aef wine az "a blessing
and that the Savior used wine
..l'as a beverage and made ant
gave it to others, and that b.
ol the authority of his example
l had "a right to do the same
and all the pledge that Iecohl'
give was my record; what
had done in the past l expect
: ed to- do in The future. On lh
second night. otter this Inter
,l view MIR. Biggs was procuret
toinraa..h that .nntable sermO
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-21

ton Of Improvements Of no immediate benefit
10 her people. Had that charter been granted,
the progress and wealth of Virginia, would
have been far greater than that Of the whole
State now We are to-day half a century be-
hind the age we live in, because Of this dog-ia-
the-manger policy fastened upon us by the
very spirit which is now stimulating opposi-
ton TO Senator Clchran's bill Hal that
charter been granted, the very drippings of the
overlooking riches Of this great Valley would
be more than the entire revenue derived from
all the sources Of taxation. Our lands would
now be valued in the market as equal 10 the
$500 lands Of Pennsylvania; furnaces and
factories woull'be employed by our minerals
and water power towns would dot The country
where now are bnt crosS-r a IS. and all the
elements Of material power and political lntlu-
once would spriog from the same cause.
Not only was This charter refused us, for the
purpose Of denying us a benefit. because for
sooth, it was thcught by the bat-eyed politi-
clans Of that day it would not build mp Rich
mond, but subsequently even the Strasburg
extension was refused for like reason, and was
only conceded as q war measure. Il was only
when the State was prostrated-wben eastern
Virginia was reaping the bitter fruits of the
action Of her reckless politicians and was
down cn her marrow bones, that the charter Of
the Valley roll was granted OF this, the
Wing would make great merit-that it WAS an
unbcarl of act Of generosity, when it was
merely the concession Of a right long denied,
and only granted, because itc1ud not be well
refused We have no thanks to offer for this
We have 10 gratitude to express. We feel
neither, and it presumption to assume that
there should be either
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-21
Berkeley County.

SERIOUS AccIDENT.-We ere panied 10 re-
cord quite a seriou' accilen. which occurred
to Miss Bette Miller, only daughter Of Mrs
Norman Miller, Of this city, on last Thursday
morning. She went with the rest of the hmi-
~ to the Depot Of the Cumberland Valley Rail
road with some friends, and while in the car,
taking a final leave Of them, the train started
She became alarmed, rushed out Of the car,
and attempted to step on the platform, but
missed her footing and fell to the ground, the
fall rendering her unconscious. She had q
narrow escape from being thrown under the
wheels Of the train. She received severe
cut on the sile Of the head, besides other
painful Commissions. Although suffering a
great deal Of pain from her injuries yet we
are glad to learn that she is recovering.
\ two horse team belonging to Mr. Geo. W.
Legg, became frightened on West King street,
on last Tuesday, aud ran over mile ont the
Tuscarora grade before they were caught.
Tt seems The driver jamped from the wagon
to &c, lis hat, letting loose the reins y little
boy who was in the wagon, was thrown out
near the toll gate but fortunately the little
fellow was more frightened thon hart. No
damage was done.
G.. W. Jackson, Of this city, engineer Of
engine $50, had his arm badly broken by a
fall from it on last Wednesday, while in the
act oflsh;ing his head lamp. preparatory to
leaving Clmber,and.-lhvtpsJUg S'c'es-
man, l5h
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-21
Garden Seeds.

WE have just received our usual large aud
w we'll selected stock Of all kinds of Garden
Seeds from the best growers, 20 which we invite
the attention of our customers prices low.
Mar. q, 1874. DUKE 4 GALLAHER.
NEW York Early Rose Potatoes, OniOn Sets
y for sale by
Mar q, 1874. DUKE K GALLAHER.
TWELVE varieties of Peas and six varieties Of
Mar p. 1874. DUKE6 GALLAHER.
CHOICE 10. of Work Collars, 100 Kegs Of
L Nails, just received. for sale by
Mar u, 1874. DUKE 4 GALLAHER.
JyTOODENWARE, Brooms, Rope, Whitewash
w Brushes, Wash Boards, for sale by
Mar. q, 1874. DUKE 4 GALLAHER.
COOK STOVES, Tinware, and all kinds {
\ Kitchen Ware and Housekeeping Goods viii
be found at the store OF
Mar. q, 1874. DUKE & GALLAHER.
SHAKER'S Dried Corn. very nice article for
= sale BY DUKE x GALLAHER.
CURRY Combs, Horse Brushes, and Cards for
sale by
Mar q, 1874. DUKE & GALLAHER.
lust received a fresh lot of Flower Seeds. &c,
- a paper of Hanson Lettuce Seed, the best
known. All kinds OF Garden Seed, fresh and war
ranted, at
Mar. q, 1874. W. 5. MAsON'S.
M would call attention OF all TO Rowans BIT
w tiers, manufactured by ourselves of the
purest ingredients, as Spring comes we eed
Tonic, something to inrigorate. These are espe-
caly recommended as above, and as an anti-Dys-
peptic has no superior. All OF our medical fra
tcrnity recommend them. Prepared only by
Mar Of, 1874. W. :. MASON.
Sc Gibbs Tooth Wash to. restore Gums spon-
" or otherwise diseased, and as cleanser
for the Teeth has 10 superior. Prepared and for
sale only by
Mar. 81, 1874 ". S. MASON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-21

The Following Property
Three 3-ycar Colts. consisting Of one BA
MARE. one IRON-GRAY MARE, aud one DARK
BROWN MARE; Two l-year old Colts, one Bay
Mare and one Black Mare; Twenty Shotes, FIVE
;wo-year old Steers six one-year old Calves, one
Buggy, and two sets Wagon Harness.
Said Deed OF Trust 70 Secure the following debts:
a Note of 500, upon which there was Judgment
rendered at November Term, 1872, against Geo.
F. Eichelbcrgcr and John \. Sheppard, Admit OF
A. Sheppard, decd, in favor of Geo. II. Turner,
with interest on same from 18th day Of November,
1872, till paid-aud costs also debt Of 500 due
from Geo. f. Eichclbergei TO Geo II. Turner by
open account. sale to commence at II o'clock.
TER NS:-For all suns over $40 Negotiable
Note ate months, payable at Bank o: Charlestown,
endorsed to the satisfaction of the Trustee; un-
der that amount Cash.
CLEON MOORE, Trustee.
W. L. ANDERSON, Auctionecr.
VA The above Sale Is c0ncurred in by nc.
GEO. I. ElClIELBERGER.
March u, IS7f-2t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-21
NOTICE.

1--WE County Court has fixed the 4th day Of LAY
next. for the annual meeting of the Board Of
0verseers ofthe Poor to be held at the Aims House
All persons having claims will present them, as
this will be the last meeting before the levy Court
BY order Of the Court;
JOHN G. SHIRLEY,
Mar. 81. ls7l-6t. Secretary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-21
PUBLIC SALE.

10y virtue Of a Deed OF Trust executed by Geo.
D +. Eichebergcr. and with the concurrence
OF the parties 90 the undersigned Trustee for the
benefit of George II. Turner, dated the lst day OF
May. 1873, and recorded in the Clerks Office OF
the County Courtof jefferson County. Decd Book.
\. Page llG, will offer at Public Sale at the resi-
dcnce of George W. Eichelbergcr, in jefferson
County, W. Va, on
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-21

4 THOROUGHBRED STALLION, will stand
4 IN the County Of Jefferson the ensuing sea-
son-Nondays. tuesdays and Wednesdays at
" Hardwood" near Cameron station and Thurs
days. FRIDAYS and Saturdays az the farm of VIM.
Beail. near Loar For Pedigree, Terms, &c, re-
fer 90 Bills.
lie viii be on exhibition at Charestown
on the 2itb instant.
March 81. lS1i-2m. JNO. VI. COILE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-21
MAKES THE WEAK STRONG.

The Peruvian Syrup, q ErotecS-.
ed Solution of the Pr0t0Tide or
Iron. as so combined as to haas
the character of an dtiment, d9
easily digeSted and dssiinttdtca
scith the blood as the simptcss
food. 1t increases the qudnttty
of Natures OaCl IitdtiSti'g
AGent, Iron in the blood. GIt1
cUres "a thousand its," simply
by TOning mp, InUiOOrdtinD and
Tif0Ii~in0 the System. The en-
riched and citdtised blood per
meates eUery part of the body,
reDairin0 damages and acGste,
searching out morbid secre-
tions, and tearing nothing Tor
disease to feed upon.
This IS the secret of the tom
derfitL success of this remedy f's
curing Dyspepsia, Liver Com
plant, Dropsy, Chronic Diar-
rhoa, Boils, Nervous Affection,
Chills and Fevers, Humor',
Loss of Constitutional Vigo-,
Diseases OF the Kidneys and
Bladder, Female Complaints,
and all diseases originating fis
a bad state of the blood, or &C.
compdniod or debility or a tot1
state OfHe system. Being free
from 1lcOhOi, iIl any form, atJ
cnergiSiitO effects are not fol-
lOUed 6y corresponding 1'edc-
ton, but are permanent, fitftt-
sing strength, Cig0r. and neW
Ire into all parts Of tie system,
and building flD an Iron Con-
stitutiOn.
Thousands hare been changed
by the use Ofthis remedy, from
weah, sich{y. suffering creG-
tUres, TO strong, he0tthy, and
hdDDy men and aCOmeH; and
5nrdiils cannot reasonably hes
itatc to OiVc 10 q trial.
Sec that eGci bottle hGJ PERU
WAN SYRUP 6lO,O's ts the glass.
Pamphlets Frco.
SETH W. FOWLE & SONS, ProprietOrs,
No. L Milton Place, Boston.
SOLD BY DRUGGIsTs GESERALLr
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-21
notice..

TE1uE annual meeting of the Stockholders Of the
I Bank Of CharlestoVn, for the election of Di-
teclors. viii be held at the said Bank on MON
DAY, the 9Th day of April next.
G.. a. POETEDFELD.
March d. l~7t-3t Cashier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-21

DEATu-We regret to announce the death
of Mr. John r. B,Ilmycr, which took place at
his late residence. at Billmyers Mill, near
this town. on Friday evening the G,h inst,
Of consumption, in tie 42nd year Of his age.
Nr. B. was an homes: and upright citizen, a
kiul husband and father, and in bis death a
loss to the community. The attendance at
bis funeral, on Sunday morning last, was
one Of the largest we have seen for many
years Rev II. G. Brown preached an able
sermon on the occasion, in tie Presbyterian
Church. 90 crowded audience The Ma
sonic fraternity, Of which lie was member
turned ont in large force, to pay their last
sal tribute of respect to his remains. Peace
90 his Gust Ship Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-21

I IL persons who know themselves indebted 90
a LAWRENCE AND ROCKENBAUGH for
Smithin-, must settle with Thomas OF by the
10th oi April 1874. or the accounts will Doe placed
n the hand. of an officer for immediate collection
LAWRENCE t ROCKENBAUGH.
~. IL 1871
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-21

CD VIM. r. Dcnney, of Winchester, is one
Of ;bc Ivy delegates appointed to the General
Conference Of the ". Z. church South, which
meets in Louisville in May.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-21
ENTLER HOTEL.

HATINc leased the Euter Hotel, il is now
open for the accommodation Of the Public.
The Table viii be boun.iiuly supplied with all the
Injuries and substautals that the city and coun-
try markets afford The Bar will be supplied
with choice Liquors. None but polite and attsn-
tive servants viii be employed, and nothing shall
be le,t uud0ue that will contribute % the comfort
and pleasure of guests The Stable will be attend
cd by an experienced Os,lcr.
JOHN II. SCHOPPERT.
March y. 1874.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-21

TWO Carload. good Iuch Yellow Pine Plank,
Jois', Scautlns, Gc. always en- hand Bills
furnished ON short notice
STUMP e HAWKS,
Agents for Wightman & Millig1n.
Mar. 2l, Io1I-3t. SPIRIT Copy
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-21
Valuable Mill Property for Sale.

: WILL sell az Private Sale, the valuable MILL
PROPERTY, known as " SPRING GROVE
MILLS" situated miles from Cha;lestown, the
Coun,y-Sca Of Jefferson County, W. Va. At
tschod to this property is good
BRICK DWELLING,
Stables. GrGnares, Smoke House, and other Out
buildings; also, Coopers House and Cooper Shop,
and Eight ACRES IT FINE LAND, on the Turn
pike leading from Charlestown 90 llcrryviilc, and
within a half milo %, the Shenandoah Valley Rail-
road in a fine Wheat Growing country, conre-
nient to Churches. Schools Post Offices, &c. In
the ward is the finest Spring OF Waterin the coun-
tv The capacity of the Mill is about Fifteen Thou
sand Bushels.
Terms moderate, and possession given sixty days
after sale. Persons desiring further information,
can obtain it by applying to the subscriber At
Ripon Post-Ofce, Jefferson County, West Nir
GINA
THADDEUS BANEY.
Lanca.ic, Pa TnfelHgercer, Fredeyick I'D. J
Citi=en, and Winchester Times copy times and
send Bdl for collection.
March Il, ls7l-3;.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-21
TO CORN GROWERS.
J. J. TURNER 81 cos
AmmOniated Bone Super
Phosphate.
ANALYSIS:
ANALYSIS

Ammonia. .. ala
Soluble Phosphate of Lime. 81
Bone Phosphate Of 3.l5
Composed Of the most concentrated materials, It
is richer in Ammonia and Soluble Phosphates
than any other Fertilizer sold, except our " TX
celsior," It's only competitor, and is made with
the same care and supervision uniform quality
guaranteed in excellent order for drilling
Packed in bags.
!. !. TURNER ( co.
~ Pratt Street, Baltimore
For sale by Jas. Law. HoofF, CharIestown, JEFF.
Co., W. Va, and Baker Co, Winchester, Va.
March Il. ls7i-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-21
Pure and Unadulterated
OLD RYE WHISKEY,


y. BuTs, gardner * Sons,
STANTON, VIRGINIA.
Established in 1870. For Genuine send your or
ders direct
Analysis Of Prot. ). L. Campbell
Laboratory Of W. / L. University.
Lexington. Va.
Nessrs. J. Bumgardner Sons. Staunton, Va.
Gentlemen The sample OF Whiskey sent here
By you for analysis. has been subjected TO care
sul Chemical examination. and found 70 be free
from all drugs, or substances foreign to Pure Rye
Whisky. lis mildness and purity adapt it well
to Medicinal purposes for which Pure Whiskey is
wanted. Very Respectfully.
J. l.. CAMPBELL,
Prof. o. Chemistry.
eS~So,d Pure and Unauthorized, in Quanti-
ties aud Packages Of all sizes. For Prices and all
other information, apply 10
i. BUMGARDNER & SONS,
March q, lS7i Stanton, Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-21
Special Commissioners Sale
OF
Valuable Town Lots.

DURSUANT to a Decree of the Circuit Court
Il Of Jefferson County, West Virginia, pro-
nounced 1T the October Term, 1873, of said
Court in cause depending therein in The name
Of Rebecca J. Dooley, Plaintiff, VS.. Benjamin
Barrett aud others, Defendants, the undersigu-
ed, appointed Special Commissioners for the
purpose, will, on
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lance Of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal There is on
the Farm 6
Largo stone Dwelling,
a Barn and Stalling, a Double Corn Crib, and
other necessary Ont-Brldings 4 never-hil-
ing Spring Of Water. a large Orchard Of Apple,
Peach and Cherry Trees, about 30 Acres Of
Timber Land.
Persons desiring further information Of this
farm will call on Joseph d. Holmes Of lIar-
pers Ferry. or at The law Office q H. II. Black
burn, in Mariinsburg, w Va.
THE TERMS OF SALE are one-thrl Cash
on the day of sale, aud the balance in two e.
quail payments in six and twelve months res
pectiyely, with interest from day of sale -
The purchaser will be required to execute
bonds with good personal security for the de-
lsryed payments.
Upon confirmation n sale, Deed with Cow
enants of special warranty will be made, re-
serving q lien thereon for the deferred pay
mcuis.
Said Sale to be made at the risk and cost Of
Thomas Kirwan. the purchaser at former
sale, he having failed to comply with the terms
and conditions Of former sale.
r. r. BLACKBURN,
JOSEPH u. HOLMES,
Special Commissioners.
March :, l87l--5t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-21
Public Sale.

WILL be sold, at the residence II the late T..
w h. Cooke, one mile West Of Charlestown,
on
TEDyERDAT, APRIL s6, 1874.
Sixty Acres Of hrst-rate LAND, 80 acres Of which
are now well set in Clover, and about 20 acres in
Wheat; present crops reserved. Also, the
HOU SIC and LOT,
Containing : ceres. The House is divided into
comfortable Rooms, with good Cellars. There il
n fine Cistern in the yard. 4 fine Orchard q
Summer and Winter fruit, and splendid Garden.
Possession given Immediately. The Land and the
House and Lot will be sold separately.
TERHS:-For the land One-third down, the
balance in and years. with interest from date,
paid annually. For the House and Lot, One-foarih
down, aud balance in and years with interest
as above. At the same time aud place, all the
usual
HOUSEHOLD & KITCHEN FURYITURE:t
One Piano, one Carriage and Harness, aad many
things too numerous 10 mention.
TERMS On al sums Of $40 and under Cash
all sums over $40 credit until the 18th day OF
September, 1874, with interest from date, il not
paid at maturity; per cent of for cash.
ANDREW T.. KENNEDY.
iroyusT IN fact for NkEsAEET l.. CooxE.
March Z, l-Ii-!t.
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TO FAR1IER =.
'EXCELSTOR.'

Composed Of SOC rorud, II 20. Peruvian GU
aio, and 1900 PoHud, ~ Soluble Phosphate #
Lime, bone. disso'red IN suipluric acid,j
PoI-h and Se9G,
Forming the most concentrated, universal and du-
rabie fertilizer ever offered TO the farmer-com-
bning III the stimulating qualities OF Peruvian
Guano, and the ever durable fertilizing proper
ties OF Bones. In fine dry powder, prepared ex-
pressly FOR drilling, and can be applied in any
quantity however small, per acre. IL is the opin-
ion of many close calculating Farmers, after SIX
TEEN YEARS experience in testing it side by
side witA other popular fertiIizers that an appli-
cation Of 100 pounds Of Excelsior is equal to from
200 10 300 pounds Of any other fertilizer or guano
and therefore fully 100 % 200 per cent cheaper
UNIFORMITY OF QUALITY GUARANTEED
BY THE MANUFACTURERS
7i;- Former' slorld rec hai crcry Bag t. brand
ed as aborc, nth he ANAL SLS and OUR
M NE in KED LETTERS. ANo'hers are conn
ferfeif PRICE SEQ PER TON
J. J. TURNER & co.
~ Pratt Street Baltimore.
For sale by Jas Law. Hooff, Charlestown, JEFF.
CO. W. Va, and Baker &c Co., Winchester, Va.
March II, ls7l-3m.