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OF
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TESTIMONIAES.
WATERS PIANOS p ORGANS.

WATERS PIANOS & ORGANS,
Waters New Scale Pianos have peculiar
merits.-Nnr York Tribune
The tone Of the Waters Piano Is rich, mel
low and sonorous. They possess great volume
OF sound and the continuation Of sound or
singing power j. one Of their most marked
features - Ne,r York Times
Waters Conccro Organ is so voiced as to
have tone ike fall rich alto VOICE Il is
especially human in irs tone, powerful yet
sweeL-Rarol Nc,r Iorter
Aug. II, IS-5-Iy
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SuIlG!ricS.

ltUGAR>-All grades
- NOIiSSES-Choice, Prime and Fair,
III kegs, h1if barrels and barrels
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Family. Extra auI Supcrfiue
h. u. NE.4L-Receivcd weekly
HOG PRODLCY-Lard in all size pack
ages; Sugarcurcd Hams and Shoulders
Breakfast Bacon; Bacon Side, aud Shoulders
Me-, Pork Prime Mes Pork.
COFFEE-Choice. Prime and Fair
TI.9N-inpeiial, Guupowder, Hyson and
Oolong.
SPICES Cinnamon, Pepper and Alspico
SOAP-Olive Family, Palm and Toilet
C.lNbLES-BoXcs, half boxes and
quarters.
SN.3hCI-Bcst Pearl
PIChLES-Piuts. quarts, lalf COLON and
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BEATTY piana'

GRAND SQUARE AND UPRIGHT
These Pianos are the finest in The world
as regards tone and cxcelleuce.-Hnaiing
(TeaaJ Republican.
- he Beatty Piauois pronounced by all, the
sweetest toned instrument manugaciured' =
Gefyst"rg. (Pa) Csatlry.
The Beatty Pianos grand square and
upright, are remarkable for their beau,v of
hni-h, as well ~ for sweetness and voiun,a
o: tone. -AiddieOwa (N.Y) MercprY.
"NF. Beatty i, a r, : .lonsiblc bus:neN ma,
II ashagioa (NI) Stlr
Agents wanted everyw hore. Send s,,n,r
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(L 81
Attest

q. s.
Upon receiving the preceding bond, which
will be deposited IN one Of the National Banks
nf Gallaiin, a receipt will be returned To the
purchaser The right to the Scholarship is
transferable, and any one holding the same
may send any one to College free of tuition
fees.
In this way collegiate education is forever
secured to the holder of the Scholarship, bis
descendants or assigns, for the sum OF So per
Richland beacon., 1876-01-01
DR.. E. B. FOOT E,
No. 100 Lexington Ave-, N. Y.
Dr.. Berger'5 Compound Fluid Extract Of
o Rhuharb and Dandelion. ID

The best combination Of purely vegetable medicines
to entirely replace Calomo OF Blue Pill. II stimulates
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at tDrpiiy Of the liver, bilnESness and habtuat
colstipa'On. and the diseases arising from such
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tiveness of this Extract will b. proved visbly
to the patient, two bottles are sufficient tn
clear the complexion beautifully, and remove pirnples
and caused by liver troubles Price 81 per bottle.
d bottles, S.; will be sent receipt of the priCo
to any address. free Of charge Prepared only by
F. ALFRED REICHARDT, PHARMACIST, 402 FoURTu
avenue, NKw YORK CITY.
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/. Itis the cheapest College Of the like
grade in the world.
,. In four speciaities il challenges compe-
tiuOn.
3. II exemplifcs that an institution may
be very good and very cheap, though contrary
To the dogma Of some.
;. /, educates males and females, which
is natural and rght--now - decided 10y eA-
pcrts, but long ago hy conmon sense.
Is. No expense will be spared to secure
teachers of the finest wlcut in Europe and
America.
7. 1t is truly National Institute, and
Youths of all sections are solicited 10 come aud
form friendships that will 20 greatly tend I,
ma ,e us united people, and perpetuate "uI
| El.rti,s
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No. 2....Femalc SchOIarsh ps,.

SI,rOJ-To Parents and Phiidnihropiss.
Ten female students will be received into
the family Of the President of Neophogeu
College aud trained as his children. boarded.
clothed, books and stationery furnished, and
graduated in regular Collegiate Course, for
1900 each, payable in advance by the lst of
September, 1873. They must not be under
twelve years of age, and able to read and
write ''he chief nducement in presenting
this. is to give the pTesi lent IN opportunity to
train remarkable characters, to the honor of
the College, and 10 enable him to verify his
views in regard to the development of any
youth Of medium organization, when tnll
control is given and implicit condlenc re.
posed.
No 3-Male Scholarships, $1,000.
Board aud tuition perpetual TO one student
for $ 900. payable in advance. The holder
of Scholarship can introduce one student
atler another, from time to time, free of charge
for board aud tuition. There are only twen-
~ O. these Scholarships for sale. Address
J. NJ WALTON, LII. d., President.
Gallatin. Tenn.
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No: 1.-SoholarSbips, Male and Female,

No: l.-SoholarSbips, Male and Female.
Wishing TO extend to great number Of
students the.spriviegc OF attending Neorhogeu
College, and enable those in limited circum-
stances To acquire an education, the Managers
of Neophugen College have determined To
sell one thousand Scholarships IN this College.
at the sum of one hundred dollars each, aud
that when one thousand are sold, each pur-
chaser shall forever thereafter have the righi
TO send a student to this College free of ali
tuition fees.
All who wish to avail themselves of this
arrangement of aid in this cause are rcgucs.
ted to transmit to J. VI. Walton. GaIariu,
Tenn. bond fer Scholarships, as follows:
For aud in consideration Of one Scholar
ship at Neophogen College, which guarantees
to tue purchaser forever thereafter the right to
send one student to Neophogen College free of
all nitirn fees, the undersigned promises and
binds himself, his heirs, executors and adj
minstrators, TO pay to the Treasurer OF said
College one hundred dollars, 10 be paid 81
soon as one thousand Scholarships have been
of same, and the same to bear interest from
time of notice being given unIil paid, AT six
per cent The right of said Scholarship vests
when the one hundred dollars are paid, and
to continue forever.
hereby bind myself my heirs, etc, 10 full
fill this obligation.
As witness my hand and seal, ths-day
Richland beacon., 1876-01-01

MALE&FEMaLE COLLEGE,
GaIlatin, Tennessee,
26 Miles from Nashville.
Fl,sIrTpEI I.NGAD*.IWtH& -3AZ

81 N sc y ~ = .|'b' - -'ihh'hh
TIE school j. IN Jur 81 the richest and n"S'
rLarluiug a-ricu,IuIHi counties IA America, IN
rl,c heart rf the rrmags bluegrass c"untry Of
SIMMER county, Tenn. a lovely valley, lying
berwern a range # the Cumberland noun
,ains aud the Cumberland river. in beautiful
lirlc cIry of vines and flowers, containing
$500 inhabitants distinguished for iutrlii-
gcnra aud refinement. hospitality and gene
rosiy. This place was selected after canvas
,img the advantages aud inducements offered
At ali the most noted points in the c"uurty.
Sixteen Members Of tie Faculty,
a number of whom have the highest national
reputation. both a. t,acErrs and authors, and
Will br increased 10 twenty-five the next
academic year.
Tho Five Scroois nc the Go'leUe nour-o
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LAND FOR SALE.
THE
PHILHARMONIC" PIANO.

This entirely new instrument possessing all
the essential qualities of more expensive and
higher priced Pianos is offered at a lower price
than any similar one now in the market 1t is
durable, with magnificenre Of tone hardly
surpassed and vet can be purchased at prices
and on terms within the reach Of all This
instrument has all the modern improvements
including the celebrated "AorafIe" treble AMI
is fully warranted. Catalogues mailed.
Richland beacon., 1876-01-01
The Home College.

for the North and the South.
Sectional PrJpdic,s mRs' be dcs'rycd, or
true National Patriotism J~W
cCdSg 10 CriSt.
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Departments.

|. Preparatory School.
Normal school
3 Music School.
1. Art School.
:. School of Nolcrn Languages.
g. Agricultural >cEuul.
:. Commercial School.
5. Law School.
Bosri, Tuition, Fuel Wash ng, etc, SG8.
2ou)1 Catalogues for Gramrou- Distribution.
Students can attend Baptist, Method
ist Christian, Presbyterian or
Catholic Churches.
Students are received at any degree OF
al A. ,rganrut at any Time
Richland beacon., 1876-01-01

There is no way so effective as the bring
ing together the noble youth, from ali sections.
AMI have at heat the making them devoted
friends in College DAYS.
Richland beacon., 1876-01-01
Seven stern Facts.

Students are rccclvrd AT any dcgTl
advancement. at auy time
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s'Jscn5" l.r .ou, punish ,.a.c.
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2O0O A@.' s .laGa & a r. s 70 %@"I. "'' r"'..o For
particular, apply AT TINS "iiirr. Il.
The New York herald., 1876-01-21

In0R NASSAU M P.--REGULAR NAIL STEAMSHIP
lineThe oxt three Departures will be nom New York
Via savanneh, Ga Jan Ie, Jan. Is and FEB Apply 70
MURRAY FERRlB A CO. anita Ga South street
The New York herald., 1876-01-21
CLERKS AND Statesmen.

A THE MERCANTILE EMPLOYMENT AssoCIA-
"a. ton 234 and 235 Broadway beg TO call atten-
ton TO the fact that they are furnishing employers free
and others would DO y:ll 70 call segd for terms
employees generally. Will shortly be ssusd and cont
eharaa 40 onn anA eaaknka.n-
The New York herald., 1876-01-21

ONLY DIRECT LINE TO FRANCE.
" THE GENERAL TRANSATLANTIC COMPANY'S
MAIL STEAMERS BETWEEN
NEW YORK AND HAVRE, VIA PLYMOUTH
being southery than any other) will sail from
pier No. 30 North River, as folows:-
LABkADOH SAn"ier- saturday, an y
fRIcE OF PASSAGE III GOLD dncadng ~ine) -
First CABIN SllO to Sl2O according to accommodation;
Second $72; Third Cabin $40
Return tickets at reduced rates.
Steerage with superior modation including all
neoessares, without extra charge.
Steamers marked thus do not steerage
LOUIS DE BEBlAN. Agent. 50 Broadway
VNTILSON LINE FOR SOUTHAMPTON AND HULL,
w sailing from pier 50. North River, n follows
NAvAR1NO. % oTHELLO. Feb. 20
COLOMBO s.,..... Feb. II HINDOO. March ii
First cabin $40 currency; second cabin S45 currency
Excursion very favorable Through tickets
issued to Continental and Baltic ports Apply for full
"'""''" CHARLES L. WRIGHT a CO.. 5s South ST.
IL Appointed 20 carry the Belgian and United States
mails fhe following steamers are appointed 10 sail -
From Phradelphia. From New York
NEDERLAND tsb. ei STATE OF NEVADA Feb.2l
fsSbsdph i STATE or %
VADERLAND. -. Feb. ! SWITZERLAND. FEB. II
PRICES OF PASSAGE IN CURRENCY.
First Cabin $50 second Cabin SEQ
steerage tickets and from all points at the lowest
passage freight and other inform alton apply
70 GEORGE W. COTTON, Agent. AZ Broad street
PETER WRIGHT a SONS. aeneral Agents
307 Walnut street Philadelphia
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-07-19
THE WEEKLY REGISTER

La the largest and altogether the most
complete news and family paper printed IN
West Virginia. It will be sent 70 any ad-
dress one year for 500. Valuable premi.
ums 10 ciuu axenJs and 70 subscribers.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-07-19
CENTRE SHOTS.

St. Louis Times: "Now you just take
your leg away from mep complained
Jewell when he felt the toe of Grants
boot 81 want you to understand, SIR"
replied our great and good father, "that
this is a nation and not leg"
I'm establishment and alarm at the re-
cent outlandish performance OF the fres-
iient IN Washington, somebody nervous
~ asks il Grant has really "lost his wits"
Why of course not He keeps 'em on
shelf in the cubosrd.
Mast is fond of depicting the Demo
cratic party IN the form, OF atiger. 1t is
\ dangerous animal-one of the thief
eating-tigers.
"The whole art of government con-
sists IN the art of being honest. '-1hoS.
JEFFERSON.
The extensive and sweeping removals
which the President Is making have
long been IN contemplation by HIM, but
have been delayed by the fear that they
might "hurt the party He now doubt
less believes that the party is so far gone
that nothing can hurt it.
Cincinnati Enquirer: Governor Hayes
signed the bill increasing the fees and
emolumen,s of Ohio officials $5,OOO,OO0
per annum IN the aggregate. Such
man NAV be anxious for reform, but he
gives us no promise of retrenchment.
New York World: If the Ohio DEM
ocracy carry on the canvass in the same
spirit with which they have commenced
il. Tilden and Hendricks will carry the
state. Democratic fires are springing up
On every hilltop.
If Centennial John A. Dix should live
another hundred years he would not for.
rive Young Tilden for taking that gov
srporship away from him in 1872. Dix
wrote letter about Tilden to the Cooper
Institute meeting, the purport of which,
was that no would like to shoot the Re
former on the spot.
Nashville american: Brick Pomeroy
has been very busy-has not had time to
write An article on the nominations.
The Reform Liberal Democracy will not
he disturbed if he fails to indicate his
preference until after the election. Such
elements Ms he were retired by the
adoption of reform plank and liberal
policy.
Burlington (lowa) Gazette: The
campaign in Ohio this fall, l: is stated,
will equal IN interest that of last year,
with this difference; that the entire OPP
position to Grant,sm will now be com
bined. The Allen and Thurman wings
are united, and with them there are
thousands of men who love Free Trade
and honest government. 1t Is begin
ming to look as if Governor Hayes would
have to fight Tor Ohio. Five thousand
majority in vote of 100000 is nothing
10 boast of. Let that fact be remem-
bered.j
Tho Republicans are beginning to have
serious doubts of their ability to carry
Michigan this fall.
Let's see. About this time last year
Belknsp was At thesummer capital; now
he's in Washington attending to business.
That's one step towards reform.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-07-19
AGENTS WANTED FOR THE GREAI
CENTENNIAL HISTORY
Editors of the Register.

Itsells faster than any other book. One
Agent sold Oil copies in one day. Send for
our extra terms 10 Agents. Address Ma
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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-07-19
NOTICE.

w HEREAS, CERTAIN DISSATISFIED
w parties have circulated malicious
report, which has the tendency TO bring
into disrepute the good name we have
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for settlement. Thanking the public for
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cit the continu ance OF the same.
HAMILTON IL McGRANAHAN,
Contractors and Jebbcrs in Brick Work.
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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-07-19
Wesleyan Female Institute.
STAUNTON, VA.

Begins its 9th annual session Septem-
b er 2lst, 1876. Ranks among the first Viz
ginia Schools tor young ldies.
Twenty.three teachers and officers.
Modern Languages and Music taught by
European ard American teachers.
Located midway between the noun
tains In the beautiful Valley of Virginia.
Most invigorating climate, far-!a med Tor
health. Pupils coming here with feeble
constitutions, generally restored.
Buildings elegant famed by purest noun.
tain breezts, commanding magnificent
scenery, altogether one Of the most de-
lightfnl College homes in the Union.
Simplicity IN dress, with neat uniform
required.
No unnecessary expense allowed.
Board and tuition in College course for
scholastic year $40.
For Catalogues address,
REV. W. A. HARRIS, d. D., Prest,
jyI7egh Staunton, Virginia.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-07-19
The True Policy Of the Independent
Voter.

The True Policy Of the Independent
Voter.
Editors of the Register:
Your readers will remember that some
few weeks ago two or three articles APP
peared in your columns over the signature
of "Independent." In those articles it
WAS the object of the writer TO point out
what, in his Judgment ought to be the
position OF every good citizen in regard
t. the exercise Of the election franchise
that is, not TO be servile follower of
any party, to throw platforms overheard,
TO look nj the general drift of existing
parties, to weigh the merits of their re-
spective nominees, to strike the balance
and vote Independently. The writer Of
those articles thought and still thinks,
that the question of resumption ought
not TO have been made an issue In tho
coming presidential canvass. He
thought, and still thinks, that the
great absorbing question in the present
condition Of our national affairs should
have been Reform in the civil service.
The one single issue should have been
REFORM. Now the two great parties Ct
the country have made their nomins-
tons. The Republicans have seen fit, in
the rejection of MIR. Bristow, TO ignore
the question Of Reform almost entirely;
and considering the influences and cir
cumstanees under which their nomins-
lions were made, it is difficult to con.
csiye why they should not be considered
ss virtually pledged to follow out the
same line Of policy that they have been
pursuing under General Grants admin
i.tration. They have not met the popu-
lar demand. They are weighed in the
balance and found wanting. But the
Democrats, it would seem, have par.
sued q wiser course. They have nom-
mated man for the chief executive
Office, who, above all others, is the sign
and symbol of Reform, In view of all
the facts, therefore, the writer will feel
bound to vote for TILDxN AND REfoKN.
INDEPENDENT.