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DeSLrnckire Eirc al Portland.


PORTLAND, JAN. 9.-The custom. house al
this place was entirely destroyed by fire this
morning. 1t was occupied besides by the Post
Office, Reading Room, Atlantic Bank United
States Court, Natural History Society, Bailey's
book store, and other tenants Everything in
the post cfice was saved but the contents of
the custom house, the splendid collection of the
Natural History Society, Judge Wares valu-
able library, the Reading Room and Court
Rooms, were entirely destroyed. The loss is
heavy, and falls chiefly on the Government
The building was formerly the Exchange, and
was sold to the Government for 1929, 600.
Steamers George Lar and Star ofMe Nest.
New YoRK, JAN. 9, II A. M.-The steam
ers George Law and Star of the West arrived
here this morning. with 700 passengers. and
50 900, 900 gold on freight besides q large
amount in the hands of the passengers.
Nothing later Of political nature than what
was received uia New Orleans. per Daniel
Webster and the FL Dorado. Nothing later of
steamer San Francisco.
Burning ofhe La FARCE Hotel and Metro
politm Hall.
New YORK, Jan. Sat | O'Clock this morn.
ing, flames were seen issuing from, Metropolitan
Hall, and in the course of two hours that mag
nihcent building and the new marble-fronted
hotel, known as the La Fargo Hotel, were in
ruins. The building is estimated to have cost
5000, 600
NEW YORK, JAN. 9.-TOtal loss by the fire
yesterday $500, 900. Amount insured, quar-
ter Of million Of dollars.
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House # Representatives., Jan 9, 1854.
The House stands adjourned from Friday
last ptii to morrow
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The ISLAND OF CUBA.-Two proclamations
lately issued by the Captain General Of Cuba,
are described as declaring-the first, the Free
dom of the emancipadoes found on the various
prizes made prior to the year 1885, alleging
that they are at liberty to serve any master
they please, at wages not less than six dollars
per month for each male, and four dollars per
month for each female, subject to deduction
to indemnify the master for freeing him or
her; and the other denouncing the foreign
slave trade, and closing with an authority for
the introduction of, free laborers, consisting Of
Indians, Asiatics1 end Spaniards.
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Boston, March 81. d1y formerly SO & q
THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.


NEW AND SUPERIOR COOKING RANGE, man.
utactured and for sale, wholesale and retail by Gibson
RICHARDSON, & CO.. 374 Broadway, New York; also,
81 and 53 Blackstone street, Boston.
1t embraces all the modern improvements combining
beauty, durability and economy the use of fuel with
perfect efficiency in operation. The simplicity of its
strueton, and the consequent facility with which it
managed, particularly commend it the attention those
in want Of iirst-class cooking range.
The fire chamber is materially different in form from
ed that by spreading the coal large surface and
burning it in thin stratum the heat equalzed under
all the boiler openings.
The revolving CRATE supported by lever is adjusted in
such manner that the re-chamber be instantaneous
y emptied, while the range closed prevent the
escape of dust or ashes into the room.
The oven is of extra size with the ues arranged as
to secure in the highest possible degree equal amount
OF radiation on every SIDE being elevated and level
with the top of the rechamber; the draft entirely up-
ward and natural The external plates are lined with
composition, which being conductor of heat gives
the advantages of brick oven.
Under the oven is large and capacious Hot Closet
where is continually found mild gentle heat RENDER
ing valuable service for warming dishes of food.
Being supplied with powerful water-back, the range
may be made to furnish without fire. large amount
OF hot water at all times for bath other purposes
Provision is also made the attachment of hot-air fix
lures by which, in addition to its culinary department.
subserves an important purpose for warming a dining
room parlor either above adjacent the apart
ment in which it is placed
The Flues large and equally adapted for burning
Anthracite and Bituminous Coal Coke Wood 1t re-
qures additional fixtures for the either For those
purchasing for transportation distance offers pecu-
liar advantages being complete in ITSELF and in respect
dependent on brick-work for any of its tues.
In points of finish, workmanship and general appear
ance, it will not suffer by contrast W it'll any.
In respect to cost it compares avoraby with either
OF the Elevated-0ven Ranges now in market.
mchl dawly
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4 U R MA CEs $.


Warming and VentiIating Furnace.
Nine Sizes Dwellings, School Houses Stores Churches
Halls, Factories, &C., &C
FENHIS FURNACE has found it way among some Of
II the most practical and scientific gentlemen of
land who firmly believe that Furnace extant excel
it in its power for Warming, Efficiency in Pure Venta
ton, Economy in Fuel, Durability of Structure, Con-
venience Of its Arrangement and Perfection of Principle
Success entire wherever properly set.
Proofs that many hundreds Of these in operation
in all parts of country, and in some parts of
Europe, to which permitted to refer those who
want the best Furnace made.
VENTIL TON!
Is perfectly secured by the modus operandi with this
Furnace, with any other yet nventedand when
the true English and American principle applied, moth
ing thoroughly introduce pure air into all apart
ments Of building, than the of of these
Furnaces in connection with proper Cowls and Ventiducs
We furnish plans.
Also-The most approved RANGES, with Hot Air, Hot
Water and Bath Boiler, &c, now in use.
Aso--A great variety Of Penrhyn Marble Mantels,
Stone Chimney Pieces and Pier Slabs of the most elegant
and beautiful richest and rares specimens the world af
rds representing the Italian, kyrenese Egyptian Gal
way Spanish, Senna &c, &c. In style and finish they
stand unrivaled, are very highly polished retain their
beauty much longer than common marble, and not in
ured by coal gas smoke acids Prices from 50 to $175
EACH
Parlor and Chamber Frame Crates of neat foreign and
domestic patterns.
Gothic and semi-circuar Registers Silver Tipped fitted
to Chimney pieces for inets of air from chimney instead
of floor.
Iron, White Metal, Bronzed Enamelled, and Silver
Plated Hot Air Registers and Crates and School House
Ventiators.
Orders for the most approved Roof and Chimney Vent-
ators, answered at short notice.
Cooking Ptrlor, and Office Stoves of Soap Stone or
Iron, for Wood soft hard Coal.
I'm, Sheet Iron, and CopFsk Work, to order.
Soap stone sinks, Wash TUBS, and BathiI Tubs, and
Slate Stone Hearths, worked to order at
III < 113 Blackstone Street,
b. w. DUNKLEE * CO.'S,
Boston, March o. d1y formerly SO & 81
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UFHELIA TEKAMONT. :
Df. MORRILL,, ESQ. ANIL deadly


- LOW EIlI1 next u0Or 70 the Post Office.
The widespread celebrity of Dr. Morrill, universally and
generally known to the public for the last Is years and
whose popularity is such to command universal admir-
alton and respect induces him to tender his ardent thanks
70 the puoc for the liberal and generous appreciation of
his efforts to serve the community and in thus rendering
MS thanks Dr. Morrill, would beg to intimate to ali m the
vicinity oil Lowell and the surrounding country that he
mas opened and re-ftted his Office in Lowell in an elegant
anu commodlous manner for reception of Patients who
may De suffering from those excrutiatng diseases Ia
wnicn the human family are so LIABLE and in order to IA
however superfuous Dr. Morrill, would beg emphaticay
70 STATE that he has no connection nor will he in y
ne, countenance any assumption by designing ndiyd
anu lasting cures which in the course Of his extensive
VI remember the number, IL Middle street. next door
70 lhe Post O6ice and ll9 Middlesex st. Lowell and Is
Howard st., Boston. n WoRi,i III ~
apN deod1y
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EIN ID. SPEAR, INDIAN DOCTOR
Me- So much celebrated for his remarkable cures re
speculy informs the citizens of Boston and vicinity tina
he may be consulted upon the various diseases incident to
the afflicted, as usual at his Office, No. Is KNEELAND
SEREET, Dr. s. formerly at $40 Washingto street,
DR.. s. will warrant cure in every durable disease and
if fail of eecting cure after giving the medicines
tair trial, will pay the expense to any other physician
that Will perform cure the expense exceed one
hundred dollars After the patient has used my medi
cines three days. il he is dissatisfied he may return those
not used, and the money shall be refunded
will here give the names of of my most inpor
tant medicines for common diseases further partcu
lars and certificates my bookt may be had free of
expense, at my Office, and also of any of INV Agents
Balm Of Life, Nos. and q a sure remedy for all dis
eases of the Lungs and Throat, Dyspepsia Liver Com
plant aud General Debility Scrofua Syrup for the scro
fuld Fistula Ulcers Cancers, and Tumors also sure
cure for Chronic Rheumatism, Bols Headache Hip Geut
Sciatica &c. and specific for Mercural diseases and
Syphilis. Indian Lverwor Pills these pills are highly
exalted as family medicine. Natures Grand Restorative
Cordial this is indeed most valuable medicine Dar
rhea, Dysentery, Vomiting and all gripping pains of the
bowels it pleasant and agreeable children adults
and acts as tonic as well as physc. Golden Bters
for Nervousness Barrenness, Fuor Abus, &C., for
mon of Weakness in the Stomach they form an in
valuable remedy. Tonic Cordial for ali Female Irregular
ities Weakness &C.; this is purely vegetable remedy
and far exceeds iron any mineral preparation, ton
ic for females Mothers Cordial be used few weeks
before confinement. Mothers who have used this
Cordial will not dispense with it in subsequent
Those who use it have much easier time and get up
stronger Woman's Friend, for the Falling Of the Womb
Pain in the side and Back. will avow that these last
four articles viz; Wonan's Friend Mothers Cordial
Tonic Cordial, and Golden Bers the most astonish
ing extraordinary efcacous, eectua and medicines
for the female system that has ever any age orcounry
been discovered. German Lotion warranted to Salt
Rheum and ali kinds of humors Gravel Mixture sure
remedy for Gravel and all affections of the Ger
man Powders for Pin Worms, and also valuable medi
cine for Piles. Caarrh Snuf-it will cure the Catarrh
Corn Plaster which will Corns. Balsam of Life for
Coughs Colds, Cramps Spasms, Fits, and Splitting of
Blood AlHeang Salve, superior to all other Salves be
they Prussia Texan. Rheumatic Liniment for Pain
in the Limbs Side, Back sc.
All these medicines exceedingly valuable You have
only to try them and they will speak better for themselves
than can for them.
The poor literally considered.
Principal Office, No Is Kneeland street. Boston, Massa-
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TNR. MORRILL,S FEMALE SpE1

ny lFlC, II Middle ST., next door Post Office Il9
Middlesex ST., Lowell, and 15 Howard st., Boston,
The unqualified testimony which every day greets us
verbally, and written with regard TO the intrinsic merits
Of this wonderful and astonishing agent only surpassed
by the unprecedented sale which this medicine has had
for period of Is years. Note the following -
CINCINNATI, Jan. lst 1854.
DEAR SIR-h words could thank you, and were suf-
hceny capable to use them, would fain write volumes
in your praise and also of your wonderful Medicines
But words are inadequate 10 express all that on the
present occasions for the and permanent relief your
medicine has afforded therefore enclose bill for
500 and beg to you that shall ever remember
with sentiments of the highest gratitude the important
and beneficial cure which through the nsrumentay of
your specific has been effected.
l have the honor to be
Sir, your much obliged Serv't,
opHELIA TERANoNT.
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mr.. F. MORRILL's AbYERTISf

4 IL u II n 4 10
~ MENT IL Middle st., LotUeH next door 10 tie POST
Office. To the citizens Of Lowell and suburbs-an appeal
The system OF appropriation at the present day has be-
came so great, that any progressive idea which
may be promulgated is at seized upon by specuIa
tors to the deterioration of the originator and pame of
as thels ans system carried so far that names and
regulations, which it has taken years to ACQUIRE are
scarcely safe from the graspng RIGHTEOUSNESS displayed
0y some 6peds, and we therefore wish to appeal to the
public, and ask them, If ii is conscientious or inst thai
bare-aced imposition should by paed upon them to the
destruction oil their own individual and collective inter-
est d. L. Alorrl,-tle original Dr. L. Morrill-can
only be found at two establishments in this ctv where
practice Of Is years has consolidated his reputation
namely at No. ii MIDDLE STREET, and I19 MIppLEsEx
STREET lowell, and 10 HOWARD STREET. Boston
IL Is unnecessary to enter into long detail Of the liz
Vulnerable cures which Dr. Morrill, has performed In the
course OF long and steady practice which has uniformly
been marked with the eminent and invariable sue
cess IL is not requisite mention all the good
which the Doct has been Instrumental in eecng amongst
the Poor, as such an admission would border sehat
tery TO which the Doct has great ahhorence All these
matters are known to the public But when individuals
like midnight assassns step forward and strive by i'm.
perfect and ridiculous pretece to undermine supersruc
ture which has been emineny and faithfully, and zea
Ously won, then feel convinced that discriminating
community, will condemn the tCr0ag and uphold the
right. Anticipating such decision from impartial
judges, leave the matter in their hands, feeling conf
dent that in answer 10 appeal they will do us Justice
All my medicines heretofore, compounds, Speci-
cs Pills, Restorative Drops &c., are only TO be procured
my Offices No. II Middle street, and IL Middlesex ST.,
Lowell and 10 Howard street, Boston, where all Diseases
Of Sexual and Uterine character scientifically treated
purely pathological principles without the Of Mer
curry Minerals, in any form whatever.
fd-r Don't forget the name and number
= DIR. r. MORRILL,.
il Middle st., next door to the Post Once howpi
sp1 decdiy
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6tLENN,s TRUE vERBENA WATER.

- 1his ueiShuui perfume, prepared by Chemical
process from the hot house plant,
LEMON TRIFOLIA
is confidently recommended to the Ladies in particular on
account of its refreshing and delightful odour contains
all the fragrance of the plant itself in concentrated
FORM and will be found very useful for removing the Ian
guor occasioned by crowded rooms, Also as delc-
ious perfume for the handkerchief and will be found much
cheaper than than the Extracts, yet equally good and
pleasant change for the Eau de Cologne.
For sale in Worcester, together with assortment of
Glenn's justly celebrated Perfumery, by L. T. LAzELL
STBLEY ScoTT, BUSH Co., Il. II. MARSH, D. SooTT
JR, NJ B. GREEN, JAMES GREEN, Druggists &C., and by
JNo MoREY Co., JANKINs CLoUGH, Hair Dressers.
Manufactured only by L. w. GLENN, 20 South 18th st.,
Philadelphia, to whom all orders must be addressed.
mch30 deodn
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GREAT INDICTMENT TO ALL. =
w All young men of energy, and ability, in search of en-
poyment, ard possessed of small capital of from SO
sl2, will do well to call at E. Bowman, No. III Hanover St.
Boston, Cup stair As he is now in of l2or Is
which person of strictly business habits fail make
money. Young constantly making from $50 $75
per month. All letters addressed above prepaid with
postage stamp enclosed will be promptly attended to-
mch1 d&w6m
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MED DOW'S 100 WAYS TO MAKE
~ MONEY, consisting of discoveries valuable in
ornaton and 100 receipts by which persons have cleared
from three to ten dollars day. the past year, and per-
son can fail to make money and is suitable for every
and something every Mechanic Farmer Trader and Drug
gist should have.
Address, post paid inclosing 81, and the above work
will be forwarded Immediately. NJ. EDWARD DOW.
Boston, March l, 1858. daw1y
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Main street, No. III, Worcester
lYlS DIV DIR q LII

BAR. SKINNERS'S RECUPER47TIV
by SHERRY WINE BrrTERS, -
Made by ". G. SKINNER, South Reafing lt,.,
For Is years the manufacturer of this uneouaIl "A i
Grating restorative medicine, has been employed "a H.
principal agent for the sale of Dr. s. o. Richarison
Sherry W'ihe Bisters
This Medicines sovereign rene ly for Jaundce Head
ache, Costveness, Dizziness Want Of Appetite Lanr%
Nervousness, Dyspepsia, and all kin red complaints
For sale, wholesale and retail, at my Liboratorv in
South Reading Mass For sale in Lowell by all dealers in
Medicine.
II All orders addressed to WILSON, FARBANK & Co..
Nos. 4S and As Hanover street, Boston, will be promn
attended to- f"'
For sale by all Druggists in Worcester Price so cts
per bottle % cts. per package. ap27 dstaw&w6m
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Esss1 ADAMS & CO.'S BOSTON,
Aseszss...ssszs.s NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA, BALTI-
MORE AND CALIFORNIA EMPRESS. & Co. for
ward Goods Parcels, Money &C., and make collections
and st. Louis with the utmost promptude giving all pos
ebe care to all and any kinds of business of the above
description entrusted to them. ~ A. Co. also forward
Parcels Letters, &C., to all parts Of Europe. 0FFIcEs-9
Court st., Boston is Shetucket st., Norwich; B. r. Boles
London; IS Chestnut St., Philadelphia Wall st., N.
York; Light St., Baltimore; Penn. Avenue, Washington
SIS Fourth St., Psburg; of Pine and Water Sts.
St Louis L. L. MASON, Express Office corner of Main
and Mechanic sts., Worcester. ALVIN ADAMS,
W. B. DINSM0RE.
Worcester, Nov. i, 1858. dtf
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MeOirn1cs.

nOCT, J. BLACKMAN,s GENI-TNE nm az
II ING BALSAM, for all Chronic Diseases Afr.ct;ons
Of the Lungs, Stomach, Liver, Bowels Kidneys &C. T."
Also Red Save and Strengthening Pasters for sa AZ
N. UERVY'S Bookstore, two doors North of HE Ts !.
ance House, Main ST.; also, at No. Newton st
anl3 div j. @. SrODnARn o.. -. -
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Gxpresses.

crsssHszass- LEONARD'S EXPRESS TO
- and from Boston and intermediate places, by
every train.
Rls collected and paid and all orders attended with
despatch. les diff
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over 100000 BOXES SOLD IN 8

DEVINE'S COMPOUND PITCH L0ZENGE
The GREAT REMEDY LAST DISCOVERED
For Colds, Coughs, Whooping Cough, Group, Asthma,
and Consumption.
Certificates of Cures may be found in the circulars and
the world challenged to produce such eff
eeted by faithfully using this cheap and pleasant luxury
Manufactured by S. D. FULLER & CO..
No. Wilson Lane, Boston, Mass
P. R. SLATER & CO., General Wholesale and Retail
Agents, No. fremont Temple, Boston, Mass,
Sold by Druggists and Merchants generally throughout
the country; also, by the Manufacturer, No. Wilson
Lane, Boston, Mass feb2S diff
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HURRA! HURRA :! HURRA ~!
HI Alarming news to the Regulars The remedy at last
discovered; the Of bowel complaints discovered
Save your children, save yourself, your doctors BILL
and save your money; and when you find you begin
ming to get weak and debiated, Hobensacks Worm
Syrup, and remove the worms which the dysenery is
only necessary to take of Hobensacks Liver Pills
correct the bile, and you cured.
J. N HoBENsAcK, Proprietor, Philadelphia.
For sale by P. r. SLATER CO.. fremont Temple
Boston, Wholesale Agents for New England.
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EMPO TANT s. USEFUL MEDICAL
II W0RK-1he Pocket Physician or, Domestic
Medical 44dUiser This is very useful and elegantly
bound pocket volume of 12S pages written by expe
renced physician of Boston, 1t contains scorching
posure of the deception and imposure practsed by the
numerous quacks of Boston upon the inexperienced and
unwary 1t also describes the symptoms and best
of treatment of the most diseases incident to
sexes especially those for which the sufferer likely
to resort to some ignorant and INSCRIPTIONS quack
puiedup nostrum. 1t will be sent by mail the receipt
of the price of the book enclosed and postage stamp
Price 81 1-2 Gents.
For sale by FEDgRHEN & CO., and ID Court street,
VIM. v. SPENCER, LIS Washington ST., and FETRIDGE
Il CO.. n Washington ST. ape deod3m
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= "l'I' AVent.
DR. 5. 5. CLAIMING
@hM MMMRENARDF ORANY

I'D 4 SPsSBUU thing that viii surpass DR.. 9.
A. Hil's Pauaceas and Indian Medicines, the remedy
ID 0seesi oFiTses nhues, rams in the
Kidneys Irritation of the Urethra Gravel and all other
disorders of the urinary organs, without the least re-
striction TO diet drink, exposure, or change in amt
cation to business. These preparations are entirely
VEGETABLE,
and although powerful, they will not inure in the a,
the most delicate constitution. This preparation il va
ranted to cure the above mentioned diseases wthotus
any external applications. With my Indian Veeetabjo
Medicines you can rely upon thorough cure Inv csIn
upon at my Office. e
Main street, No. III, Worcester
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Loss OF MEMORY,

mental debility hysJera, wretchednes thoughts OF self
destruction, fear of insanity, hypocondrass, dyspepsia
general prostraon irrtabity nervousness inability to
Sleep diseases incident females decay of the propagat
ing functions monomania vague teors, papitaOn Of the
heart mpotency, constipation etc. ETC., from whatever
arising, is if there is any reliance to be placed
human testimony, absolutely infaHible.
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MRS. M. w. GERELDS,-FEAiALE PLY.
1V1 SICIAN, and successful Midwife educated al The
n b Female Medical College. Win answer calls night
and day. " Residence No. Walnut Street. -
apt dtf
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CURE OF NERVOUS DISEASES.

No language can convey adequate idea of the imme
date and almost miraculous change which occasions Ia
the diseased deblitaed and shattered system.
Whether broken down by excess, weak by nature i'm
paired by Sickness the unstrung and rcXed organization
at braced revyed and built up. The mental and
physical symptoms of nervous disease vanish together
under its influence Nor is the effect temporary the
contrary the relief permanent, for the cordial properties
Of the medicine reach the constitution ITSELF and restore
/ To its normal condition.
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naIformaon or STRUCTURAL diseases IS aYerred Ihat
MORSE'S INVIGORAT ING ELIXIR

will replace weakness with strength incapacity with eff
cheney rreguarty with uniform and natural activity and
this not only without hazard of reaction but with happy
effect the general organization. l Bear In mind that
all maades wherever they Begin FINISH with the
SYSTEM and that the parazaon of the nerves of motion
and sensation is Bear in mind, also,
that for every kind Of nervous disease the Elixir and Cor
dial is the only reliable preparation known.