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The Class Railroad. !t teemed to ma n though 1 hid teD luddenly aroused from wj slumber. 1 koked around and found my tell in the renter of g ciowd. The first sensa tion 1 eijexirmfd mat that of being borne along, ith a peculiar motiou. 1 . looked a r wmd and lound tint I was in long train ol cars which were gliding over a railway, and seemed to be man miles in length. It was composed of many cars. Eery car, Open at the top, was filled with men and women, all gaily dressed, all happy, all laughing, talking and singing. The peculiarly gentle motion of the cars interested roe. There wet no grating such as we hear on the railroad. They rooted along without the least Jar or sound. Jhii.l iay, interested roe. 1 locked over the aide, and to my estonithtnent found the railroad and cars made of glass. The glass wheels moted over the glass rails without the least noise or oscillation. Tie soft gliding motion produced feel ing of eiquiste happiness. I was hsp pyl It seemed as if ererything was at rest within 1 was full of peace. "While I wss wondering over this circumstance, a new sight attracted my i ize. All along the road, on either side, vuihin a foot of ths track, were laid '. ;ng lines of coffins on eitner side of the : Itoad, and every one contained a corpse dressed for burial, with its cola -. Lite face turned upward to the light, tha sight filled roe with horror; 1 yelled fu agony, but could make no sound. l.'.e gay throng who were around me only redoubled their singing and laugh er at the sifcht of my agony, and we inept on, gliding on with glass wheels cer the railroad, every moment coming r earer to the bend of the road, which farmed en angle with the road; far, far 1c '.he distance. Who are these?' I cried at last, point ing la the dead in the coffins. 'These are the persons w ho made the trip before us,' was the reply of ocs of the gayest persons neat uie. What trip?' I asked. Why, the trip we are now making. The trip on this glass railway, ' was the answer. Why do they lie along the road, each one iu his co flint' 1 was answered with whisper and a half laugh which froze toy blood: They were dashed to death at the end of the raiifoou, said the person whom I addressed. You know the railroad terminates at an abyss which is witliot bottom or measure. It is lined with pointed rocks. As each car arrtres at the end, it pre cipitates its passengers into the sbyss. They are dsshed to pieces against the rocks, and their bodies are brought here and placediu the coffins as a warning to other passengers; but no one minds it, we are so happy ou tba glees mil road.' 'I can never describe the horror with which those words inspired me. What is the nami of the glass rail roadV I asked, The person whom I asked, replied in the same strsin: It it very easy to get into the cars, but very hard to Ret out. For. once in these cars, everybody is delighted with the soft, gliding motion. The cars move gently, Yes, this is a railroad of habit, and with glass wheels we are whirled over a glass railroad towards a fathom less abyss, In a few moments we'll be there, and they'll bring our bodies and put them in coffins as a warning to others; but nobody will mind it, will theyV 1 was choaked with horror. I itrne- gled to bresthemarte frantic efforts to leap from the cars, and in the struggle awoke, i know it was only a dream and yet, whenever! think of it, I can see that long train of cars move gently over ne giaBS railroad. 1 can see cars far a head, as they are turning the tend 01 tne road. 1 can aee the. dead in '.hei coffins, clesr and distinct, on either side of the road, while the laughing and sing' mg or me gay ana nappy passenges re sound in my ears, I only see the cold faces of the dead, with their glassy eyes upiutea, and their frozen hands upon tneir inrouas. It vm. indeed, a horrible dream. long train of glass cars, gliding over a giasa raiiwey, freighted with youth beauty and music, while on either hand stretched victims of yssterday gliding oer the xailroad of habit, towards the abyss. There wss a moral in that dream.' Reader, are you addicted to any sin ful habitt Break it off ere you dash against the rocks. Ltppard. CONTENTMENT. Contentment is a beautiful thine. It fringes evsry shadow with sunshine and tires to every cloud a silver lining; it attuneimjr saddest thoughts to strains cf hopelessness and like an anel, leads us aver forward in paths of peace toy. It is to the soul of man what wealth is to his body; the source of happiness and the crown of pleasure., The man who has content smiling at his feasts, is a king among bis fellows; he who has it not is a begger, even though be revel iu wealth and honors. Woxdebs or CuEuisTBT. The horse hoe nails droppsd in the streets dur Ing the daily traffic, re appear in the shape of swords and guns. The clippings of the traveling tinker ere mixed with the parings of horses, hoofs from the smithery or csst off w oolen garments of the poorest Inhabitants of a sister isle, and soon afterward in the form of dyes of the brightest blue.grsca the dress of courtly dames. The main ingredients of the Ink with which we write was possibly once part of the broken hoop of o old beer barrel. The bones of dead animsls yield the chief constituent of lucifer matches. The dregs of port wine, careruiiy rejected Dy the port wine drin ker, in decanting his favourite bever . i . . , , bis lBften or nim in toe morning iu iu lorn oi seiautx powders, to re mote the effects of his debsuch. The offal of the streets, and the washing of coal gss, re appear, carefully preserved U ibe ladie's smelling bottle, or are ueedbyber to flavor blare nant$.ioz Scientific Americas. CLLE GARDiXER, DRUGGISTS, WILKESY1LLE, OUl'o, KEEP constantly on hand t'. folowing genuine and popular family medicines. PILLS. Sellers Liver Fills, McLaine's Liver Pills, Acer's Pills. COL'GIl REMEDIES. Seller's Imperial Cough Syri'p, Ayer's Cherry Tectornl, Seller's HivrSvmp. filler's Svrnp of Squills. W0I1M MEDICINES.-Seller s Vermifuge, McLaine's Vermifuce. LINIMENTS. 11. G. Parrel's Indian Lin iment, Gardner's Volatile Liniment, Rad way's Ready Relitf, Pain Curer, Liquid Opidildoc. HAIR TONICS. Lyon's iathairon, Q, S. Gaylords. Also: A large and well wlected slock of Dri-gs, Medicines. Oils, Taints and Dye-stuffs; all for sale at the lowest prices. Oct. 27th, 1S54. ljr. C1KCJSNA Tl, MAYSVILLE, & PORTSMOUTH. r rerun packet. The Btrv end splendid t-wift running steamer BUSTONA: Caft. WM. MtCL.UN: Will leave Cincinnati Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays, at 11 A. M. precisely Will leave Portsmouth Tvesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays- at the same hour touching at ail way points, I'HE Uostoiin was built expressly lor tins trade, aud the people may rely upon the fact that she w ill remain tlicie. Neither ptiiu norexpence have been spared to fit up a fira class packe.t with an eye to speed, safety, and comfort; all requirements of the new law be ing complied with; and it is confidently hoped that the public will appreciate and encourage the enterprise. The Proprietor of this Coat, at all seasons ol the year, will have a boat in the trade, so that no inronvienience willhete- aftcr be given to travellers. Sept. 8, '04 0m SADDLE AND HARNESS DEPOT! JAMES McGlLLIVBAY, SAEDLE fc HAENES3 MANUrACTUttT, Oppobme J. K. Will's, MAIN STREET, McARTIIUR, OHIO, KEEPS constan lly on hand .e and will manufacture CaTv" to order, Saddles, Bridles.and f&$ Harness of every varielv. lfi He will use the very best of materials, end being a practical workman, and civiiis his personal attention to the business, his friends and customers may rest assured that they will find every article purchased of him. all '.hat it is represented to be, and at prices as low as the articles can possibly be disposed of. April 2S, 'dl tint. HAMPTON, WILSON & CO., I.llI'ORTKilS &JOBIIEIIS OF DRY GOODS t No. 45 vv ood Btrei,voi.(.c.lt St. Charles Hotol, it No. 103, lh.ro Sueot, PITTSBURGH, PA. THE Subscribers invite theattention of cash and prompt six months buyers to their very extensive assortment Or FALL AND WINTER DBY GOODS, which they oiler lor sule at eastern prices. without auilitinn lor treicht or Juchanue. Among the Goods wo have now iu Store, and that are arriving dull v will he found:' Cloths Black, Blue, Green, Brown, and other colors, of all qualities. Coatings Pilot Cloths, Pelershame3, Felts, Ac, of all colors and qualities. Salinr.tts Black, Blue, Steel, and Oxford Mixed, &c. Cusiimeris A complete assortment. Vtsiiigs Satiu, Velvet, U'ollen. Cash mere, &c. Flannels Red, Yellow, Green, White and Grey fjQ A variety of entirely New styles of la dies dress Goods Alpacas, De Laities, Co burns, Merinos it Bombazines, L0NO AND SQUARE, Pfain Wool Shuu-ls. Brocha Caahmer Shuwlcs: PlttKTS, CHINTZES, GINGHAMS; M.EACIIFI) MIMTINCS St BHEETINOS ; Unbleached Sheeting, a full Stock, imlud in the celebrated "Fenn." "Anchor," "Key stone" and "Nonstock" brands. Checks, Drillings, Tickings, Shir'.iug, Stripes, and almost every other urticlo requir ed in making up an assortement for the west ern retuil merchants, including all the Email wares, Known as YANKEE NOTION! 03" And as particular attention has been given to (his department, we flunk a thorough examination win ue auvaiungeous tower chants. Sept. H, 165-1. 6w. V. M. Starr.. G. D. Tewksiiury WESLEY tarr"&, ccnsT GOERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Tor the Sal of Western Product LEAF TOBACCO FLOUR, M0VI3IOHS, &o Kos. 65 & B7 S. CHARLES STREET. Between Pratt and Camden streets. near the Tobacco Inspection Warehouses, BALTIMORE. Literal advances nadt on consignments N. B. We have recently removed to our new and extensive Warehouses, upon South Charles Street, where we have the advantage of a Rail Road track of our own, (connecting our House with the IS. & 0. Railway.) and are thus enabled to receive till our consiini- menis. wnen sent in car loaus, iree oi Uray age. We have, also, evey lacility for the re ccipt and sale of Tobacco, Flour, Provisions, and Western Produce, Generally We send a correct statement of the Markets monthly, to our friends, or oflcner if desiied June 10 54 lyr. SHECKLEF0H9 CREICHTQNj WHOLESALE Duggisls& Apothecaries, Ko. 2, Ektebpbise Buildikos, Fkokt Sr., PORTSMOUTH, OHIO, DEALERS in Paints, Oils, Varnishes; Dye Studs; Window Glass.Glassware; Chem icals; Perfumery; Fancy Articles; Pure Wines; Brandies, lie. The highest price paid for Ginseng, Bees wax, flaxseed and Kags. November 4, 1853. ly BIGGS HOUSE, rVRTSMOUTII, OHIO. npilE subscriber having leased the above A House, (formerly the Uniied States Ho tel.) and Having made a complete renovation and re-furnished the house with new Furniture throughout, respectively invites the traveling puunc iu "B mill a tun. HIS TABLE Will always contain the best that the market a fiords, and no means will be spared to make all comfortable. JOHJi ROW. Oct. 10th, 1654 . FRESH XJgSS JUST received; warranted of this fall's catching, Ho. 2 Mackerel, of the best quality, to. 1 While or Lake fish for sale et S. S.DEMUTH&CoV foT.l71854.-6m. .... Dooms. GEORGE B. WILL, WHOLESALE AMD RtT.tlL lUrOCTEB AID PIAIF.R IS DRUGS, CIIEUICALS, PAINTS. OILS, VARNISH, Dyes, Fvrt Essential Oils, Instru tnents, JJrvshesof every description, Anatomical Preparations, Per' j'vmery, Fancy Articles,Drug gists' Shop Furniture, Glass Ware, Window Glass, Alcohol, tf c, tf c, Mais STrir.ET, McArtaur, Onto. Respectfully informs his friends end the publie, that he is now opening a large and ei'perior stock of Drugs &c, that have been selected with peisonal care for this maiket. Physicians and customers, will find our Drugs of the best qualit), all of which we will sell at the lowest price. January 27. IS54. ly, DlNlINU, CAMI'SiLLL Ate., Importers ond V, Lultsuir nrnl Hr Mil Dakti in IIi.rd ware, Sudulffv, iioir, Glus Af; AiV, WOULD res) ecilnlly iiiformthi'ir fiin l and Hie public that they have at leni; tot into their splendid new room, and have lilted it up expressly tor llie Hardware trade. (in the burnt district) under the sienol llieuiLl ANVIL, East side of Paint, between Wa'.er and 2d sts, wheie they are opening, in addi tiontopartof their lormer slock, a large and desirable Btork Df Amrrican, German and English Hardwire, Cuddlery, Iron and filitss, together with all articles usually kept in Hard ware stores, and invite all to call and take a look at their new room and examine their stock. Thcv hnve continued a stock of Good3 at their OLD STAND, sign of the Mill Saw, on Tageit's square, (under the immediate careol one of tlm linn) where they have been soil)- erully palronized the post year, for which thejf take this opportunity of returning their sin cere tlianks, and solicit a continuance of the ume for both establishments, promising to keep as good boods and ten es low as any in t market. May 10, 153. nl9 ly GaWilKHSeP! 3 rOBWABMMJ AND ('OMISSION UMAX?, CEXTER WLEFLIAG YIIARYES WHEELING, VA., & BRIDGEPORT, Has large and extensive Waie Houses, en U prepared with every facility, to attend t all business, entrusted to his care, properly He forwards freight by Car loads orolhcrwite September 2,1553. ly BUMMER AltRAKOEUUiTS AT Tlin EAST END Of WA1S fTBEET McARTIIUR, OHIO. JAMES MALONE, respectfully announces (hat he has opened and neatly fated up a 6a- iooii tor tne reception ol tne Jadies and Uen tu men.of McAilhur oud the public generally LEMOKADES, HEADS, XII.tBAL WATEKH AND riTTsiiuno alk.i.ondox 1'orter, other luxuries of the (tason, together with every vaiiety of cot,TECTioM:ini.s, cakm. rnuiTs and all kinds of swLctmedle, constantly kept on liand. ! . snare oi patronage is respectfully sonciiea. June 9. 54 lyr. Always Thronged! J.F.TCWELL&CO., DEALERS IN Dry GooJs, Eilliacry Goods, Quccnswarc, China nud urpcls, PORTSMOUTH. OHIO. WE have just opened our first Spring Stock of the above goods and are now exhibiting one of the finest assortments ever opened in tins place. To accommodate our increasing trade, we have converted our second floor into two handsome sale-rooms, one lor tlie Cornets, Oil Cloths, Mattings and Window Shades, and the otherfor B-Diincts and all kinds of Milli ners frimmings at wholesale ond retuil. In this department we shall hereafter nianufac ture or trim Bonnets in the most fashionable styles. Milliners and others are invited to examine our superior stock of Bonnets, Rib bons &c, before purchasing elsewhere. We shall continue as heretofore to supply Housekeepers. Hotels and Steamboats wuli every thing in the furnishing Dry Goods liiip, Table ware and Carpets at 1ie very lowest price. J. F. TO WELL & CO. Ko. 4 Enterprise Building. April 7, 1S54. ly H, II. J on SON, (SUCCESSOR TO JOSEPH JO3,) DEALER IN Mfdiflii, Theological, Blank ond Jiisr ella nccus Cooks, Stationery and Wall Paper, . I" A1ST STREET, CIIJLLICOTIIE, OHIO. Books received from the Eastern Mar ket at their earliest publication, or ordered wlien desired. War influences vros Drt-Goods! SECOND SPRING & SUMMER IMPORTATIONS! Wm.ELDEM Co., PORTSMOUTH OHIO. WHOLESALE DEALERS, are now in receipt of their entire Seco nrl Im portation of Spring and Summer Dry uoous, vuncn, lor extent and variety, nas never heretofore been equaled in this market. Our early purchses ha tin ir near. lyall beeu closed out, by the heavy trade we nave nan, enaoies us to exhibit an al most enlre new and fresh slock, ul.irh is very attractive in design and and in consequence of the unsettled state of the markets n European goods, aris ing from The War, large;invoicea of French and olher eoodshave beenth rnwn upon the market recentlr. sold sacrifice, and have been purchased un der such circumstances by the subscrib- bers will be sold accordingly. An early call is desirable. Wnr. .n the bargains are off. Wm. ELDEN d- Co. 1 Mer 13,1854, J, - TEPHENSON, nooKri.Li:K. s iTior.it.AD BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURER, Mo 4 Backer Block, Tunt St., Forumouth, hio lias on hand a complete assortment of MISCELLANEOUS, LAW, MEDICAL, COMMON SCHOOL AND CLASSSICAL TOOETHEB WITH A Ftl.L STOCK OF Staplt and Fancy Stationery, I am confident that it would be fot the in tercets of dealcis in this vicinity, to make their purchases of me, instead of going or sending East. The difference of lime, the cost of transportation, with the advantage of frequent orders for small cjiiniititit'g. make it more economical as well ns more expeditious to purchase iu this market. 1 invite bums to examine my stock, and compare my prices v. ith those ol iiooksel!?rs in Cindnn-jti, or elsewheit. School and Classival liooki, All the kinds in use, at the lowest rates. A Complcti Assortment of Law and Medical 1'ool.s ; Mincellaneov Bool ; All the Atw and Standard Publications. I have also, in connection with my Book Vtore, an extensive lliiuLry, where Blank Coolcs of any sie ami litterii of superior quality, suitable for Comity Oilices, Ranks, Furnace!:, Jnsuuruuce Compauics, &c, are made to order. Staph aud Fum ) Stationery of all kinds. WALL FAP'JRS. C lit TAIN PA PLUS, AND BOHDEh'lNG, I offer the largest and best stock ever bro't to our city.nnd will sell them t inter at Whole sale or Retail, nt as low ratei as any house Westol the Mountain. 1 have all kinds. from the richest Gilt to the commonest kind iMuiiifuctiirul. I purchase them directly from the iiiaiii.faclurers, and can sell them very low to (lie country trade. It will utibnl ine fplensure to show my goods, ami 1 shall spare no efforts to render entire satii-faction. Rooktellers, country dealers ami private li braries supplied at the very lowtsi rales, in large or small quantities. 1 bhull be hupny to receive orders, assuring those who- send, that they will be filled prcmply. Particular attention paid to orders oy Mail, or otherw ise, for quantities, or sin gle volumes. Portsmouth, April 23, ISO 1. mmm house. ALLENSVILLE, VINTON Co., 0. M. MILLER Proprietor. r IHIS celebrated Iluuse has ken fitted up X at heavy expense, to accommodate the Railroad end Traveling Public generally; and no pains w ill be spared in uduiiiibtering to tlic contort ol tne guests. Tlie TABLE w ill be furnished with all the Luxuries the county OiTords. The Stable ia lar;e and commodious, fum- isliod with bountiful supply of Provmdcr and under the care of a faithful hostler. The proprietor hopes hy strict attention to business, Reasonable Iliils, and a hospitable entertainment ol lus guests, to merit aim re ceive a liberal patronage, October 28, 1&53. ly ISHARfl HOUSEi ssimi & sows, v, JACKSON C. H. Sept. 23, 1&53. ly OHIO. C. S. A: J. W. SUIT!!, Svcci:esor.s or Davis Smith & Co., FORWARDING AND COMMISSION 0 PORTSMOUTH, OHIO. Dealers in Produce end Manufacturers of Star Mill Flour. i-onsignments ol lioods and Produce to l'Onverd cr tell, solicited. Nov. 4,1803. ly Wholesale Dealers la DOOTS, SHOES, HATS UEATHES FRONT STREET, PORTSMOUTH, 0., January 20, 1851. ly IRON, NAILS AND STEEL. ioo,oooLm;ftdanjiiam- 5000 Lbs. Norway Nail Rod. 500 Kegs assorted cut ond wrought Nails tvvv i.ua. squnre, rounu and octagon oieei. jusi received ai me unt Anvil. DENNING, CAMPRELL&CO. July 20, lfco3. (Successois lo Smith and Holmes.) MANUFACTURERS Of Tin, Sheet Iron, and fon-'er Wares, ALSO DEALEES, WHOLESALE RETAIL, IK Stoves, Grates. & 7olow Ware, MARKET STREET, EAST SIDE. PORTSMOUTH, OHIO. Sept. 8 1554. ly. D. K, HURRAY, P. II, HURRAY, JAS. m'kFAN Impojtep nf. and Dealers in HARDWARE AND CUTLERY, SIGSOfTHE FROM ST. PORTSMnTTTii mrm WE Will (lnnliratp lulls u-itH q.. Af..1a ( " l ft USUI jvmriiigiiuu&t; in me esu cour.iry mer- Clltinia. inrnarp rvrnnriPtnrQ railma .1 .t.nA tors, ana others. wilUnhvrvp :..: ,.' --- "1 eh nig lis a raiL fllay 04. ly. Looks! UooLs!! McGulTey's Series complete. j iiimers. amall ana large picto rial. Spellers. McGufley's end Elementry. Readers. McGufl'ey g 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 1th, and Oth. Heman's Yonng Ladiea Readers, Pinneo'e Primary Grammar. Tinueo's Analytical Grammar. Ohio Teacher, a new wurk, expressly for Teachers. Ray's Arithmetics; Tarts 1st. 2nd, and 3rd. Ray's Algebra; Parts 1st, and 2nd. Mitchcl's Primary Geography. Mitchel's Geography and Alias; latest edi tion. Webster's School Dictionary (unabridged). Copy Books. Quills. Steel Pens .nri p..! together w ith all kinds of Stationary, for use h bcuwis, iur Hie i , DEMUTH f CO. ' Dettmber th, 1951. bmo. iiMM '& HI,, AOCLAJIATJON. PULVEUMACIIER'S Hydro-Elf rlric Voltaic Chains! ANEW and NOVEL mode of applying a powerful remedial agent, so constructed as to be worn under the garments, neit to the skin, producing a constant uninterrupted cur rent or hle tro-lugfietisin.f Meeting from the most acute pain, and also a perman cut cure of all NERVOUS DISEASES. It seldom has failed to furnish almost in stant relief, and a Final Permanent Cues by being used according todirectlion, to the lol lowing diseases; rheumatism, Gout, Sciatica, Paralysis. Uterine Pains, Palpitation of Heart Periodieal Headache Painful swelled joints, St. Vitus' Dance Neuralgia of the Face, General Debilely, Disease of the Spine, Pains of the Chest, I Deafness Blindness, Hysterics, Dyspepsia All Diseases that are caused byadcficient amount of Nervous Fluid, are greatly reliev ed, if not permanently cured simply wearing llie chains tor a lew hours eactt day. Be it vkoerstood thut it is not claimed that it cures all diseases, but only those for which it is recommended , and moreover, we boldly claim and defy, that no medical acent of any kind has preformed so many curt dur ing the last year, of those diseases just nam ed a Fulverxacher'i Electric Chains. And to prove this assertion we, defy any per son to produce so many well authenticated ctr tijlcati of Scientific Physicans and intelli gent patients as may be fouud in a pauiphlet of 36 pages, to be had gratis of the agent in this Town. The Electric Chains were first introduced in France in 1859, and after being subjected to the most Thorough akd Rioio Trial, by the first medical men iu Paris, they were found to possess strong and marvellous powers in releving pain, wherever applied, anil by their influence were idtroduced into the hospitals ol that city, up J alro.seeured by letters patent by the French Government. They are now introduced in almost every Hospital in England, Germany, Austria, Uelrium, and patented in those countries, wheie '.hey have bcome the .Most PoruLAi Curative Aoest ur the World! They were first introduced In tha United Slates ubput one year since, and went through with the same triulasiu Europe, and were at once introduced into every Hospital in New York, where they are now in daily use, effecting even mors wonderful cures than had ever before been awarded tnem, TUey are highly recommended Profs. Valentine Mott V en Buren, Post, and others, w ho have pub lishedthtir views of their power ond value in several of the medical journals iu that city, and are also in the daily practice of recom mending their use to patients. A full ac count of their opinion may also be found in every pamphlet, aud sent to tna ad dress of any person in the State, applying (post paid) to the agents. The Chains can be sent by mail, w ith full description for uec. CCT P'iw f Chains, S3 and 5. Physicians are politely invited to call and examine their construction, and pro uouuc: upon their merit. One wortf) more to Ibvalils. No ier6on need fear that they will not accomplish just what it is claimed they can do, and ell persons who have become disgusted with a constant pouring down of patent nostrums (.twilled swill) are kindly and politely invited to give tnem a trial. Uaiid to La dim. Ladies who are en ciente, are requested not to wear them for a great length of time, fur by m doing, miscarriage is frequectly produced. N. B. One Chain will last for years and lose none of its electric powj by use, can be applied to either sdut or , bildo For sale in all the principlcilics, ne theU. S, J. Steinebt, Geu lea Agent. N. Y. All communications (Post paid) addressed to S. S. DEMUTH, McArthur Ohio, Agent for Vinton and adjoining Counties, willie ceive prompt attention. June 33, 1851 ly Public Invitation. lIlCkOCK Si lire, HAVING just opened a Wholesale and Retail II. 4 T STORE in Portsmouth, on Front Street, between Market and Jeffer son, they invite All to call and examine their stock of Ilati end Caps, Straw Goods, Trunks. J Valises, Carpet Bags, Umbrellas ie., OP every description. Purchasers can at all times find at our es toblishment a full and complete assortmen of the richest and most desirable styles, at well as the most common fubrics. Our long experience in the business, and knowledge of manufacturing, with the facilities for purcha sing, are such that we are confident we can sell lower than any other House in the West. FURS of all kinds wanted, for which the highest prices will be paid. Portsmouth, November 4, 1853. ly JOHNSON'S BOOK STORE. HH. JOHNSON, (successor to Joseph . Jones) keeps constantly on hand a large stock of BOOKS, STATIONERY, WALL PAPER 4c., Which he will sell at Eastern Prices. It is his design to afford Country Merchants, and puichasers generally, such facilities -for sun- plying themselves with every article in his line, as they have not heretolore enjoyed. Additions are now beine made to his stock. which will make one of the Largest ouif Best in the Western country. As a mere outline, his stock will be found to consist of BOOKS Medical. Scientific, Law, Theolog ical, School, Blank and Miscellaneous. STATIONERY Letter, Cap, Bill and Note Paper. ENVELOPES-BulT. Embossed and Tlain hite, and Government. WALL TAPER -A heavy and welt selected stock, at prices ranging from 8 cents, tofcl,50 per bolt. Also, Borders of the greatest variety, and Window Blinds. BLANK BOOKS Ledgers, Journals, Day Books, and Time Books, all of every siyie. PERIODICALS-Those issued Monthly, and others. MAPS Large Maps of both Hemispheres and of the United States; Small Maps of each of the Western States, and of Mexico. FANCY ARTICLES of diflV rent kinds. ALSO Slates. Copy Books, Copper Plate Pencils, Gold and Steel Pens, Ink of an kinds, inkstands, Wafers, &c, &c. All of which wiii be sold low. at Whole sale and Retail at Johsson's Book Store, Jones' old stand, Paint St., Chillicothe, Ohio. December 5. 1853. ly. nOCERT DAVISON, IMPORTER AND DEALER IN Enslish, French, German and Amtnran FANCY GOODS, ff4m Block, next door to the Valley Bank, CHILLICOTHE, OHIO. KevtntWr Ird, 1864. ly 1 AYER'S PILLS, i in and ilnrululy tuceesaful remedy fur lh A cure of all HiUous dueue CoaUycneu. Irtdi- Seation. Jaundice, Cropiy, Rheumatism, Fevcra, lout, ltumon, Ntmuanesa, Irritability, lndamma tiona. Headache, Paini In tha Breaat, Side, Back, nd Limba, Female CompUinU, 4c, 4o. Indeed, very few are the diseases in which a Purgative Medi cine ia not more or lesa required, and much ik-k-nets and tutfering murht be prevented, if a harm leu but effectual Cathartie were more freely uaod. No peraoa can feel well whila a costive habit of body prevail! ; besides it soon generate serious and often fatal diseases, which might have bren aroided by the timely and judicious use of a good purRatire. This is alike true of Colds, Feierish symptoms, and Bilious derangement. They all tend to become or produce the deep seated and formidable distempers which load the hearse ail over the land. Henc d a reliable family physic is of the first importance to the publie health, and this Pill has been perfected with consummate skill to meet that demand. An xtensire trial of its virtue by Physicians, Profes sors, and Patients, has shown results surpassing any thing hitherto known of any medicine. Cure have been effected beyond belief, were they not sub stantiated by persons of such exalted position and haractcr as to forbid the suspicion of untruth. . Among the manr eminent gentlemen who hnv testified In favor of these Pills, nt may mention : )H. A. A. IlATES, Annlytieal Chemist, of Boston, nd State Asssyer of Massachusetts, whose high professional character is endorsed by the Hon. EnwAriD Everett, Senator of the V. 8. ltoHEKT C. WiNTiiuop, Ex-Speaker of the House of Representatives. Abbott La wrbncb, Minister Plen. to England, f John B.FmpATiiiCK.Cath. Bishop of Boston. Also, Da. J. It. Chilton, Practical Chemist, of New York City, endorsed by Hon. W. L. Marcy, Secretary of State. AVm. D. Astor, tho richest man In America. S. Lblanp & Co., Propr'a of tha Metropolitan Hotel, and others. Did space permit, we could give many hundred certificate, from all part where the Pill have been used, but evidence even more convincing than tho experience of eminent public men I found In their effect upon trial. These Pills, the result of long investigation and study, are offered to ths publie as tha best and most complete which the present state of medicaf eience can afford. They are compounded not or the drugo themselves, but of the medicinal virtues only of 'Vegetable remedies, extracted by chemical roccss iu a itate of purity, and couibincd tugcther i such a manner as to insure the best results. This system of composition for medicines has been found iu the Cherry Pectoral and Pills both, to produce a more efficient remedy than had hitherto been ob tained by any process. Th reason is perfectly ob vious. While by tho old modo of composition, ev ery medicine is burdened with more or less of acri monious and injurious qualities, by this each indi vidual virtue only that Is dchired for tho curutiv effect is present. All tho inert and obnoxious qual ities of each substance employed arc left behind, the curative virtues only being retained. Hence it is (elf-evident the effects should prove s they hav proved mors purely remedial, and the Pills a surer, more powerful antidote to discoso thou any other medicine known to the world. A it 1 frequently expedient that my medicine liould betaken under tho counsel of an attending Physician, and as he could not properly judge of a remedy without knowing its composition, I have supplied the accurate Formula) by which both my Pectoral and Pills are made to the whole body of Practitioners In the United States and British Amer ican Provinces. If however there should be any on who has not received them, they will b promptly forwarded by mail to hi address. Of all the Patent Medicines that are offered, how few would be taken If their composition was known I Their life consists in their mystery. I have no mysteries. The composition of my preparation is laid open to all men, and all who are competent to judge on the tuhject freely acknowledge their conviction of their intrinsic merits. The Cherry Pectoral wa pronounced by icicntifio men to be a wonderful medicine before its effects were known. Mnny em inent Physicians have declared the same thing of tny Pill, and even moro confidently, and are will ing to certify that their anticipation were mors than realized by their effect upon trial. They operate by their powerful influence on tho Internal viscera to purify the blood and stimulate it into healthy action remove the obstructions of the stomach, bowels, liver, and other organs of the body, restoring their irregular action to health, and by correcting, wherever they exist, such derange ments as are tho first origin of disease. Being sugar wrapped they arc pleasant to take, nd being purely vegetable, no harm can ariso from their use in any quantity. For minute directions, sco wrapper on the Box. NtErAKED BV JAMES C. AYElt, Practical and Analytical Chcmltt, LOWELL, MASS. Trloe 85 Cent per Eoz. Five Bozet for $L 80LD DT F, ECKSTEIN, jr., Cincinnati; G.B. WILL, McArthur, and by dealers in Medicine every v-'here. May 20 54. 4mo. TO THE BOOT AM SHOE TRADE! R. BELL & GO., Wholesale MunulacUircrs ond Dealers i HOOTS, SHOES, HATS. CAPS, LEATHER, SHOE FINDINGS. f-c, No. 6, Enterprise Block, Front St., PORTSMOUTH, OHIO. HAVE the plmitre of announcing to tlm trade in general, tho t they are now fill ing their lurge shoe warehouse, with more abundant stuck than ever, diiect from the hands of the best manufacturers East, anil tlieii own workshops at home; consisting of a great variety of the best class of goods suited to the wants of this country for the Fall Trade. All dealers at WHOLESALE are earnestly in vited to call before purchasing, and exainina for themselves their extensive stock now ou hand, and still coming in, as they feel assure! of their ability to please in quality an! pr'n-tv Their largely increased trade affords oneev. idence oftfte favor with which their manner of doing business has been received, and whi! they testify to the liberality of their palrom and friends, they reiterate the assurance that they wills-pare no pains to render entire sat isfaction. Their s'.ock is large, manufactured mostly in their own shops, and by contract to their order. Their facilities for doing t lare business are abundantly ample. They sell only at wholesale, have but one Piuct, and will warrant all their goods as they rep resent them, An examination of their good, and prices, is respectfully solicted. September 22, 1S54. 3mo, II. GUILDS & CO., V HOLESALE SHOE WAREHOUSE, Nos. 133 an2 135, Wood Street, PITTSBURG, PA., WOULD call the attention of Country Merchants to their immense stock of Boots, Shoes, Hals, Caps and Leather, consisting of over four thousand cases Boot and Shoes, of every variety aud style, for La dies, Gentlemens,Misses. Bovs and Children'! FALL AND WINTER WEAR, direct from the Eastern Manufacturers, hav ing been purchased at the lowest possibU rates, principally for cash, with great care ia the selection of quality and sises adapted to the IPcsfern trade. We can offer superior inducements to purchasers, as weare determ ined not to be undersold by any Eastern or Wesiern House. Buyers will find it to their interest to call and examine our extensive assortment befors) purchasing. II. CHILDS cj- Co. September 22. '.654.3mo. . Steam Cabinet Factory. J. II. WAIT, Corses or Jefferson .sd Second Stuoti, PORTSMOUTH, OHIO, CALLS the attention of the citizens of Vinton and adjoining counties to bis su perior stock of CABlftETlSSI W ARE, which he offers at wholesale or retail on reaa- aonableterms. Give him a call Orders attended to promptly-. Match 4,18M.-lr .