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NATURES REMEDY !
Endorsed By Medicat ProJt'ss,a"
TTNHE ALUM AND IRON MASL'
4 AND WATER FROM THE
Bedford, Va, Alum ( Iron SPRINGS,
ESTABLlSHED 90 YEARS.

ESTABLISHED 20 YEARS.
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In thousands OF eases of Dyspepsia,
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| Throat and Dipthrrir. Chills and Ma
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malls;
Best remedy for Innammntory Sore
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IN / have found after practice Of
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and fporifugs; pre- fcrahle to chlorate Of
potash. p. a, SlFFERD, NJ d., N G.
After practice Of many years |
have found 30 remedy equal TO Bed
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Mass for Chronic diseases aud diseases
peculiar to women. John II. NET
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Successfully used IN Dyspepsia and
Chronic Diarrhoa '--PR0F SAM IL.
JACKSON, NJ. d., Univ. Of Pa.
Surprising any remedy that | know
of Cor sci ofulous aflections,-have used
II for twenty years In my practice. II.
l.. WALKER, NJ. d., Va.
After an experience of near 30 years
| have found 40 treatment equal to
this water and mass for Scrofula, Gu
taneOus A Elections, GlandUlar derang
meut. Chronic irritalions Of the blal.
der, kidneys and uretha. liberation
and certain forms OF dyspepsia.-Prof
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No WATERS HAVE A WIDER RANGE
or USEFULNESS. = Va. Medical Month
~, Richmond, Va.
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Directions, analysis and full proof Of
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Water 30 eta gallon. 81 case Of one
dozen half gallon bottles, So for 3 gal
lon demlj John,
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SIS 90 per half dozen, according to size
sent postpaid. Full proof of all
claimed sent free upon application
Liberal terms IN dealers. lnvalids are
accommodated at these Springs at all
times Of the year. Address, A. M.
Davies, Prest. Of the Co.. Lynchburg,
Va. Sold by Bunting 4 Pepper.
sept. 3, '7S-ly.
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Read This.

Come to RoGANs a CHAPMAN
ut the Nickels House Corner, for your
supplies, where everything In the
Family Grocery limo II kept OF the
purest and most select kind,
Mr. I. II CHAPMAN has become a
member OF the firm ard IL n merchant
Of 30 years experience. The public
can rely ulon good articles and thp
lowest Cash prices.
R0GANS s. CHAPMAN.
nov IL, lSTY--tf
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IIersanal

Rev. A. L. Hogshead, County School
Superintendent, has changed his post
office from Osceola to Abingdon, Va
Correspondents will address him at the
latter place.
We are glad to see our young friend
King Dishman, back at the old place
with j. M. Barker. His health is much
improved and he is looking well. He
will be glad to see his old friends and
acquaintance and sell them rare bar.
gains in spring goods.
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The Seven Springs Iron and Alum Mass
for Sick and Nervoua Headache.

We will make any pcrson present Of a
nice elO Bible, who suffers with sick or
nervous headache, " they will use the
"seven Springs Mass" according TO our
directions, and then conscientiously say
that u did nat relieve them This Is a
bona hde offer, aud We mean what we eav
We will not requiie any un. ea1onable
conditions. Addrrm,
LAvNpAUM \ LlrcuFlELp, Abingdon. Va.
p, p.--lieadaohe 10 the least complaint
for which this remedy, the "Iron aud Alum
Mass" IL efficient.
The "Seyen Springs lron and Alum
Mass" IL for sale by j. A. Dlckey & Co.,
and Bunting \ Pepper Bristol Tenn,
Jan, %, '1A--iy,
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E,ervbodv should see the beat
fifn Sprtn0 Swuings cniH 8 f-S
TO fOc., at Andersons. mchlS-lt

dnnouncemcRts.- Robert Keys, Of
Osceola, announces himself IN the issue
OF the Nccs for the SherliIalty. Mr..
Keys In well known In the county as a
gentleman OF Intelligence and high NOR
al worth. lie 10 well qualified for The
Responsible duties pertaining To thls ip'-
portant office.
Mr. wm. D.. Roberts makes his an
nounc@ncnt Cor Commissioner Of lseye-
iiue IN the lower end. lie IL n resident
Of North Fork township aud IL very
true aud deserving gentleman, true
and tried citizen, and will make good
and faithful officer.
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A good two story house containing
four rooms l6xl7, good dining room,
kitchen and store room. Lot containing
d of an acre, property situated on Va.
Hill, corner of Monroe and Edmond
Streets. This is most desirable proper
ty, and can be bought very low for cash,
or on short time. Apply at this office
for farther information, or to
JAS. Il. CROCKETT.
mch. IS, '79-tf.
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For bargains go to Anderson's
mch lS-1t

The Literary Age is handsome, we'll
edited, well printed monthly, and is a
credit to Virgins enterprise. 1t de-
serves liberal support. Only 81 per
year. Published at Liberty, Va, Blanche
Douglas Hoffman, editor and manager.
The February number is received, and
is full of good things.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-03-18

Demorest.-The April number of this
superb ladies magazine Is before U.S.
Each succeeding number calls forth an
exclamation of surprise and delight. In
Illustration It cannot be eXcelled. In
fashions it is the magazine parexcellence.
Besides the beautiful fashion plates and
n generous amount of literary aud other
matter are three fine pictures, "Ecce
Homo" steel engraving, "Floral Cross, "
colorcd, aud "Windsor Castle"
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-03-18

Guy NJ. WhitIen is in the market
for 1879 with fulr!l line of Agrieul'u :
tural implements at bottom prices,
at old stand. Have engaged the
services of Capt. Harry Lyle for the
season who will be pleased te serve
his friends. Satisfaction guaranteed
in all cases. Feb. 4th-tf.
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n large anil handsome line of
Spring Calico at 1nderSo,ps.
inch lS-lt
inch 1871

The Coleman CdSe.--We are under OBJ
legations to Messrs. West, Johnston &
Co., of Richmond, Va, for copy of the
above case, printed in pamphlet form,
and containing ITO pages. They will
mail it, postpaid, to any address for
25 cents.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-03-18

Now Adosrtisments.--Mr.C G. u. James,
Clothier, No. Ferguson Block, has &C.
cured the spaces on each side Of the
head on the first page Of the Noes, and
our readers are referred TO his advertise
ments there. Ills stock Ia large and
handsome, and he proposes to sell al
bottom prices.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-03-18

Va. Lao Jouypal.-We are in recent
of the February number of the above
splendid periodical. 1t should be in the
hands of every Virginia lawyer. Pub
iished at Richmond, Va, Geo. l.. and
Frank w. Christian, editors.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-03-18

10 keep back part of the truth may
not always be wrong, since it is not ev-
erybody's business TO know everything.
But to keep part Of the truth with an in
tention to deceive is falsehood, quite as
much as an outspL Ken lie.
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A valuable Tract otLand


or 80 much thereof as may he neoessa-
nv to pay off the debts mentioned in
the decree Situated near Wallaces
Switch In the county of Washington,
adjoining the lands Of JAS. Brown
and Others, containing 100 acres 'oore
or less. The most of this land is
cleared and In fine state 0f cultiva-
ton, no buildiDgs-plenty OF water
and timber. This Is the farm pur-
chased by A. Fillinger from w. ID,
Minor, less So acres sold to Jas, Brown.
TERMS.
Cash sufficient to pay costs and
com M issioners of sale. Remainder on
credit of six. twelve and eighteen
months, equal instalments, interest
from date. The purchaser to give
bond and security payable to commits
sioners. and lien retained until the
purchase money is paid.
u. l.. YORK.
ID. f. BAILEY,
Com'rs.
March 18Th so ids,
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LySoHBuRo, VA, March ls 1870

LYNUHBUKU, VA, MITCH TO I6IU
Business of all kinds ia improving in
sympathy with the opening Spring and priN
COS of all kinds Of country produce firm nj
quotations. We note the following articles
scarce and in demand at revised quotations;
Bacon. Flour, Wheat, Oats, Potatoes, Bran
dy. aud Grass seeds Of all kinds. Butter
slightly frmer. Eggs dull. Clover seed
slightly lower, but in good demand. Oats
coming in freely aud sell readily ut quota
tons. Parties who have Oats or Glover
seed to ship should DO 80 at once, W. the
season will sooL be owe
These figures represent ohly Wholesale prl-
ees. At retuil hirher prices obtain,
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ASSignee's Sale.

DursuaDt u decree Of the District
Il Court OF tho United States for the
Western district OF Virginia, dated
February l. 1870, I Will IN front Of
the Court House nj Abingdon, be-
tween the hours OF 10 a. m. and2 p.
nj. on ...N .a..I.a.
Monday the 24th OF March, 1870
sell the lands surrendered H. bank
ruptcy, by NJ. II. Latham, bankrupt.
viz.
1875 Acres more or less.
~ Arree Of above trnct In gfnee. 80 In
timber aud the remainder un,ler cul-
tlvatlon lying on the peperville road
about Q miles =. w. Of Abingdon and
about q miles from Bristol, ,t..t
This IN u very desirable small farm
aud IL In good nclghborhobd. con.
vouleut 10 Cburchs. Hchoolp and MIL
Sold free Of liens and sulircL ~ the
Contingent right Of wife 10 dover.
TERMS,
One fourth easll, balance nn nix 4,
twelve aud eighteen months, Interest
from dav Of sale. gu
JNO. W. BARR, Assignee.
II. NJ LATuiM, Bankrupt
Fell. -, 1870 aw.
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A special feature will be It's corrsSpondo once,
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Announcement.
FoR COMMISSIONERS OF REVENUE.

FoR COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE.
We are requested to announce s
DRAKE SANDERS. of Glade Spring
Township, q candidate for the Office of
Commissioner of the Revenue for the
Upper End District of the county.
We are authorized to announce Rev.
w. p. DOANE, as u candidate for the
office Of Commissioners of Revenue for
the Lower End of Washington Coun-
ty.
We are authorized to announce Mr..
John ID. Black well, of Saltvllle Town
ship, q candidate for reelection to
the Office of Com missioner of the Rev.
enue for the upper end Of the County.
We are authorized and requested to
announce M. II. LATHAM candi
date for Commissioner Of Revenue for
the lower end OF Washington county.
We are authorized to announce
VIM. e. Roberts candidate for Com
missioner Of Revenue In the lower
end OF the county. e.
FoR CoMMoNwEALTH's ATTORNEY.
We are authorized to announce GEO.
W. WARD. yR., a candidate for Com
na0nwealth's Attorney for Washing
ton county at the election to he held
tho 4th Thursday Ia May next.
Jan 2S, 1879
FOR SHERIfF.
We are authorized To announce Mr..
!. II. Jones, Of Abingdon, q candidate
for the Office OF Sheriff
We are authorized and requested to
announce Robert Keys candidate
for the Office OF Sheriff Of Washington
county.
..l For TREASURER.
We are authorized to announce Mai
Il. q. Clark. OF A bingdon. a candidate
for reelection TO the office OF Treas
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-03-18

The following gentlemen will act as
cur Agents, and are authorized to pro-
cure and receipt for subscriptions and
other business In our name.
Tazewell G. Fl. Va, II G. Anderson
Lebanon, Va, Capt J. w. Nc
Broom.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-03-18

The Southern Cultipator for March has
been received. 1t is good magazine,
adapted especially to the wants of the
Southern farmer. Published at Athens,
Ga, by w. l.. Jones. Price 81 go year.
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Notiee.-

hereby notiity''the"taS payers of
Goodson corporation to.pay their tax
es for 1873, and AREAS, on or be-
fore the lst day Of April 1879, or |
will be compelled 'to>collect by levy.
J.tB. KELLER,
feb Is. Pr /" r." Serg't.
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Wanted,

Everybody indebted to the Arm of
]. "A. Dickey e. Co. to come forward
and pay up or close their account by
note nj once. mar lS--tf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-03-18

PARTIES due this Office for Subscrip
tl0n, Advertising or Joh Work. are
again requested to pay up. We muet
have money,
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE.

DIV virtue of q decree of the circuit
Dcourt of Washington county Va,
in the case Of Minor, for dc. vs. A.
Fillinger entered Jan. 18th 1879 The
undersigned will offer for sale at pub
lie auction at the court house door In
Abingdon Va. on Monday the 2Sth
day of April, 1870, 1t being county
court day,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-03-18

ISsn,p's Stock Mr., A. y. Gump
returned from the Northern ciIlt|
last week, and for several daye past
has been Engaged In opening hls large
and splendid stock OF Spring aud
Summer Clothing, Hats, Caps, Boots,
Shoes and Gents furnishing goods
Our readers will find II o. their int
rest TO call and examine his stock.
Messrs. Cecil Chapman, Ruesel Nell
and Louie Gump are his statesmen,
and are polite aud accommodating.
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PATENTS. 81 I;;:I :;;I ;;i: y! 4

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and Fofeltn Patents, have had ~ years expert.
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A special notice IA made In tho SCIENTIFIC hMERl.
CAN Of all lpvenllouq Patented through thus agen.
ev. with the maine and residence Of the Palenlee.
~ the immense circulation thus given, pnblln at
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LYNCHDURD PRICES CURRENT.
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500 yards Black Siik at Cost at
lndorson's. mch lS-lt
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March 18Th 10 ids,
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mch. IS, '79-tf.
, 1879-07-26
ST. LOUIS.

Speci1i Dtspasch to 7ae Trt6uns.
ST. Louis, No., July 25.-Thls city is, for the
first time, instituting q genuine quarantine,
partly to avoid tho possible dauger of fever, hut
largely on account Of trade interests. The
Board OF Health to-day resolved upon courso
heretofore unexpected. 1t had been resolved
to prohibit tho lauuing Of passengers or of auy
baggago Ia the city from my steamboat that
lad stopped at Memphis or other INFECTED dis
trscts. Heretofore tho steamer has Hcsn de-
tatrcd at quarantine ald tho passeugers, =
II found to bc freq from snJ disease, wsro al
loved to como on to III. Louts. Tie vessel
would bo Detained over night a1ld the baggage
fumigarcd, when It would DO allowed to pro-
eeed to its destination. All this is stopped now.
A most rigid quarantine will b0 enforced. Ths
sick will be placed In thu Quarantine Hosuftal,
aud tho Yessels aud
OTHER rAssEN0kns
detained there or sent to sona other point Ht.
Louis mar now be considered as closed nGainBt
my moro refugees by river This action has the
spcclal appreciation Of tho merchants who are
directly Interested, tho alleged inefficient quar-
Ant!ue regulations being lnada q text IN
Galveston to aetor Southwestern merchants
from visiting St. Louis, and to induce them to
hrIug their trado to
GALVESTON
iuftead. Tho following dispatch waa to-daysen
by Mayor Overstolz,
| n &. u. Thornton, 1'r<stdtnt Of tht HtsnpA's
Hoard Of Ntalth: Scnd no 1norc passengers OF
coming from Memphis with fresht OF pasaenQetd
| TO come nboye quarantine Gsounds, Rnd Will coMpol
thtm to return without landing freight OF passen.
| gers.
An answer WAS received, saying that the TO-
quest would bo coupled mith,-uo boats to bo
seat after tho Ouachlta, which loft Menphls to-
day.
There are now five patients ut quarantine, all
taken off the Co&homn, hut OF tlcso only two
hire feyer, and not the yellow.feyer either, 1t IL
thought. To-day the steumer Bells Of Nom"
pills was boarded, aud was found to hare no
Motnphla passongerb. Later the steamer Hard
Cash, from Memphis, was brought to. She lad
on board s!Ity cabin and twenty'four deck paa-
ssngers, aud, after search, Nss found to contain
no sick at al. 1t is thought that tho Board Of
l1ealth may devise scheme to make
| 4 CAMP
on Carroll Island to hold nil rich and poor tray-
olers from Memphis, It expects the National
Hoard Ut Health to furnish ratlons, anu says 1t
Is the oply way to mako quarantine effective,
It Is estitnatc1 that nearly A000 Memphlapa arp
now In tho city. Nearlna, 600 mora hava passed
through ca routo to psess further North Or
East, A. already stated, many OF tlle merchants
from Memphl hare opened stores In this cl;y
for Tic Continuance Of u,eis business. In thu
afternoon along Fourth and Filth streets tho
Meulphlaus promenado In great numbers. The
mstostty Of the refugees arc weittodo, OF, at
least, able to pay their Way, but several hun'
, 1879-07-26
RUIN.

The bankruptcy of Ex.0oT. Nelson Dewey
Of Wisconsin, and Ita Disastrous Effects
upoo Others.
sprcta. Dt<patca to 7as Tsseua4
MADISON. Wis, July 25.-A now scandal in
connection with the financial affars Of c1-Goy.
Nelson Devoy, OF this Ssase, has recently como
to the surface. It has not Jet got Into print,
but Is an open eecrat In business and sociai cir
clcs. 1t is generally known that, ten or twelve
years ago, Coy. Dcveys wealth, mostly Ia real
estate, wRs estimated as from sl00, 900 to $780,
900, anu previous to that ti1ne from the period
when he oc1upled the aovernorship, he waa re-
garlcd as oue OF the solid men, and QUO Of tho
safest md most conservative mcu, financially,
tu the weatcrn part Of TIC State. llc was an
intimate fricnd OF tho lnte Bun c. Eastmau,
who succeeded Otsamus Cole In 1861 rs mem-
bcr oi Congress from tho Second Wisconsin
District and served tno torms till 1851, Whcn
c. c. Washburu WIS elected from tho Bame dis
t.tcs. Eastman died In tic winter Of 1855, lcav.
ing to Ills widow a snug little fortune Of about
$50, 600, mud Gov. Dewey NUS either the cxec'
utor named in tile will or he was appointed
administrator Of tile estate. lie has occuoled
this relation to the widow OF the deceased OK:
Congressman since that time, and 1t has rceout-
II .rnnspired that the estate was absorbed BY
Linn years ngo, although, until this disclosure,
lie hau ulalo regular returns to her, and had
managed 10 make payments Us from tho Income
Of the estate to the heirs. A few years ugo
Guy Dewey became totally bankrupt, and 1t
appears TINT tho Eastman estata was nlso sHal-
lowed up In the catastrophe which he met, 10
that Mrs. Eastman, now well advanced In life.
Is left absolutely penntless- Coy. DcToV
built splendid mansion at Cassyil!e, Grant
ro,,nty sovrrn1 vrA RI spn. md laid out IN estato