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II MP0RTASE hOCLAMATI0S!
HunIr MxarrnY ENpI iIxRnl LIN Tho YEAR Of a


IMP0RTAEP 0CLAMATI0N! A
u GRGAT Mystery Explained In the year Of our
Lord lS4T, In capacities Of analytical chemists, We
discovered that by uniting certain vegetable agents, which
had before been used nmeicine obtained prop
critics possessing such marvellous quick power over
PAIN, that the moment Il applied TO the parts Affected
with pain, all uneasness ceased The most torturng
pains relieved In instan and the most violent
spasms and irrations were soched and the system re-
stored 10 perfect ease IN few minutes. In 1910 we In
,rodsled this Remedy TO the world under the name Of
RAILWAYS READY RELIEF.
II has been used by hundreds Of thousands throughout
the United States giving instant ease TO all troubled with
Pain sickness. One application externally, few
drops taken internally, will instantly free the sufferer from
the most violent and terrible palms. and restore the weak
feeble, and Frustrated frame 10 strength and yigOr.
No person has ever used RAILWAYS READY EEr
LIEF without deriving special benefit In less than
fifteen minutes after Its uEe.
Let those who now suiering any severe pains give
II tra DI In ieen minutes they viii enjoy ease and
coRfcrt Rndnwny's Ready Relief was the
first and Is the only emedy discovered that will stop
the most torurng palms In few seconds and free the
system from Rheumatic Neuralgia, Nervous. and Mas
matte Disorders In few hours. II will cure and protect
the system against sudden attacks Of
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DR., J. h. sCHEN0Ks sgc
PULM O,NIC SYRUP.

FOR THE CURE OF consumption.
THE Proprietor Of this medicine was himself many
i years ago, reduced Low 70 be given up BY his
physicians and friends, In the last stage q ptioa
When all hopes Of ever getting wen had aei, be VA.
strongly recommended 70 try yrue made nom an old
Indian receipt which succeeded In eectuaily curing him.
The family physicians and large number Of respectable
gentlemen testified 70 the acs In this case and soon the
Pumonic syrup obtained reputation equalled In
that sec ion Of the Country. Creating, as this case did,
sensation second to that only Of smracle, Dr. schenck
was waited upon by many similarly afflicted, TO whom he
administered the syrup with the same beneficial results
In fact such was the notorety Of this medicine, that
nent practcing physicians had their attention drawn to-
ward ae rising reputation Of It, from having Witnessed
lis curative powers and frequently extended the hand Of
friendship and encouragement 70 Dr. Schenck and used
Il In their daily practice.
No ether medicine operates In the manner that the Pull
monary Syrup does. 1t produces healthy action upon
the morbid parts, by purifying them from disease Il
promotes the expectoratons aays the cough pens the
matter In the lungs, and when Il Is discharged, Il heals
the opening that the breaking OF the bercuics abses
produces, and the lungs become sound and the
performance Of their natural functions II also soothes
the rated portion OF the lungs and other organe, and
thus restores those parts 10 health. superior property
that the medicine possesses over all others H. that Il con-
tans opium, calone or any other deleterious drug
In lSll, Dr. Schenek removed from Remington, New
Jersey TO Philadelphia and commenced the practice Of
cee by none In curing disease that had heretofore
been deemed ncurabe and he has since then daily pro
sened b the world lncentestable ecnce Of his Success
Both Of his parents died with consumption which APP
pears to have been hereditary disease with bis fathers
family This brothers and sisters, except one, died
early Of this disease, none OF he but the one brother
reaching the age OF twenty.
Thus len nearly the last Of his family, he naturally felt
some Alarm as one aer another were consigned 10 the
tomb by this fell destroyer.
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HATS AND CAPS.
Our Furnishing Goods

consis, Of White and Fancy Shirts. Bosoms, Coz.
Lara, H'dk'is, Gauga Frocls, Buokssin Gloves,
Ni,tens, Suspenders, Blue and Red Flannel Shirts,
Scars, Comior,ers, Carpe, Bags, Umbrellas, and
everything that is wanted in the shape Of Gents
wearing apparel, can be found at this store.
All the above Lamed goods will be sold ut less
than Auction prices, and we sincerely hope that
the public will avail themselves Of this oppor,uni.
~, and buy their goods a, this Store, rather than
pay 20 per cent profit elsewhere. Recollect tho
place. Corner Of Maine and Water Sts., Saco.
IRA DRESSER e. co,
Saco, December |, 1854. 4s-u
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House and Lot for Sale.


TIME Subscriber offers for sale his House and
Lot, situated on the corr er OF Foss and Birch
streets, on Biddeiord Heights The House was
built five years ago, Of the best materials, aud was
finished under the personal inspection Of the sub
scriber. l. is Que and half story house, WIN
ell and barn attached. Il has six rooms, ndepend,
cnt Of closets and pantry on the lower iioor, and
two well finished chambers on the second moor,
every room IN The house is papeied aud finished
in the most thorough manner. There Is an exc"l-
lent celer, under the whole house, with soil wafer
therein, and a well Of hard wser near by.
The lot contains near 1000 square ieei, portion
Of il being garden in which there are number
OF rare fruit trees Just coming into bearing.
For healthiness and convenience OF location u
Is not exceeded by any residence In town.
Fer terms, Of payment aud price. enquire OF l..
o. CowAy, Union and Journal Office.
80 LYMAN w. YORK
Biddeiord, Nov II, 1854.
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Valuable House for Sale!


THE Subscribs oilers for sale, orin exchange
l. for other propery,lhe large and comfortable
dwelling house In which he formerly lived sit
uated on the corner Of South and Kossuth Sis.
The house is in cornlle,e repair, convenient in,
its arrangements, and very pleasantly located
and has large and excellent garden attached.
well stoc ked with choice and thriving itu trees,
strawberries, raspberries, gcoseberies, &c, &c.
This offer sworh the attention Of any man who
may wish to secure q first class residence in this
aourishing village. d. Z. SOMES.
Biddeford Feb. 4, 1854. 5-tf
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READY MhDE CLDFHIFG

which 10 the largest and best manufactured stock
that can he found in either Saco or Biddeford, con-
sists Of BLACK, brown, and blue, Sack and
Frock Oyercoats, prices ranging from 81 10 SO.
former price, SO tSeflI, Fancy overcoats, both
in Frocks and Sacks, from s3.75 TO SO, former
price, IS TO SO. Fine Broadco,h Dress Goats,
from $50 TO $40. Business Frocks and Sacks
from 81 .s7i To $50. Black Pants from $3.50 To
$40. Fancy Pants, from Sl.25 10 1915, former
prices So 10 SiJO
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PATIENTS,

.
A MEXICAN AND foRErGS OFFICE, AGrScr FOR Bus-
n ISEss WITH U. 5. PATENT 0rrcE, WASHINGTON,
estate So, Oston. opposite kilby ST. IMpORs
TANT lNFORMATiON To INVENT.
ORS. The subscriber, Gate agent OF the 5. Patent
0hce under the act Of 1850 determined to present al
yantages In applying for Patents, superior to those Offer
cd inventors by others, has made arrangements Whereby
ON applications prepared and conducted oy him. THIRTY
pOLRs nstead OF $50 paid back by others) will be
RENTED by him In case Of failure 20 obtain patent and
the withdrawal through him within thirty days after the
rejection. Caveats Specifications, Assignments and all
necessary papers AMI drawings for procuring patents In
this and oegn countries, prepared and advice rendered
on legal and scientific matters respecting inventions and
infringement Of patents.
Inventors cannot only here obtain their specifications
the most reasonable terms but avail themselves Of
the experience Of 20 years. practice an extensive library
Of legal and mechanical works. and correct accounts OF
patents granted In this and other countries besides being
saved journey 10 the usual great delay there
as well personal trouble in obtaining their patents
Copies OF claims for any patent furnished by remng
one dollar. Assignments recorded ut Washington.
X. II. EDDY, Solicitor OF Patents.
"Durng the time occupied the ONCE Of Commission
er of patents r. H. EDDY Esq, Of Boston, did business
at the Patent Office as Solicitor Of Patents There we're
Few any persons occupying that capacity, who had
much business before the Patent Office and there were
none who conducted II with more skill, fidelity and
cess regard Mr. Eddy one Of the best informed and
most skinl Patent Solicitors In the United saies and
have no hesitation In assuring inventors that they
employ person NOR competent and Trustworthy and
secure for them an carly and favorable consideration at
the Patent Office.
EDMUND BURKE, late Commissioner o, Patents"
"PArESr OfTicE--
r. H. EDDY, Esq, Boston, Mass.
"Smi-Iour facilities for the prosecution of any bus
connected with this Office are equal 10 those Of any
other agent am very respectfully yours, &C., 26-ly
THOMAS EWBANR, Commissioner OF Patents"
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Take Notice,

THE Subscriber would respectfully inform his
Il iriendsand the public generally, that he has
taken the Store formerly occupied by Dresser &
GaInnan, where he has on hand u new and well
selected stock ofReady Made Clothing, Caps, and
Gents Furnishing Goods, whicli he will sell cheap
Cor cash. DANIEL STIMSON. =
No %, Hobsou's Block, Liberty ST.
Biddelord, Feb 3, 1854.
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no one suffering from haeknied Cough, Pain In the
Side, restless nights, ryousfeellgs, and the whole
train Of dyspeptls sensations, aud given up by their
sieian be another moment without consulting the
dSSCULAPlUs. Have the married, or those about to
be married, any impeachment, read this truly usefh
book It has been the means Of saving thousands OF
unfortunate creatures from The vefy jaws OF death.
prAny persons ending TWENTY-FIVE CENTS
enclosed n letter viii receive copy Of this work
by mail, or 1--WE copies will be sent for one dollar.
Address, (post paid,) DR.. WIN. YOUNG,
ly32 No. l52 Spruce ST., Philadelphia.
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PAINTS and OIL.

DURE White Lead, "Lewis" AMI "unon,. Prime
English Linseel oil, Chrome Green, pure, dry, and
In OF, Chrume yellow, Pure, Dry, and In OIL EAtra Prus
SIAN Blue dry, and In OIL, Chinese yermilion, searlt
Sc &C., Just received and for sHl,st loo rates, by
ESS ID. L. MI,'ClIELL
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BOILERS

JAMES rErL0w, Manufacturer Of Locomotive.
~ Stationary and Marine Boilers. Also
SHIP TANKS, GAsOMErREs, &c. Has constantly on
hand namber Of Boilers Of various sizes at Naumkea
steam Cotton Wharf, Salem, Mass.
Salem, Oct. 10, 1854. 3m-l3
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GOOD NEWS !! GOOD IVS! GOOD NEWS!

DISEASES Of the Chest and Lungs have been, with
~ too much TRUTH characterized by an eminent writer
the opprobrum Of medicine In this country Its victims
are for the most part, among the young, the beautiful
and the talented OF both sexes y the loss to the world
thus occasionej being almost ncalculable Amy Medi
cine therefore, the Of which relieves cures such
description OF maladies, may be considered common
blessing to mankind and 1t becomes the duty Of all 10
aid in disseminating the knowledge OF iis yIppes. or
this character T. the
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Albion Y. Moody,
Sash, Blind & Door Manufacturer

MR.. MOODY may be found a, all hours of the
1il day, in his Shop, in the Yard of the Saco
Water Power Co, formerly occupied BY J. w.
Sreen'eai, ready and prepared 10 make Sash.
Blinds, aud Doors at short notice, and at fair pri,
cC,, aad 10 attend To jobhing generally.
Diddeioid, Dec, n ,lS5i. =, - no 81 II
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" II q TT G.

We have a first rate assortment Of Winter
ve.,s, from soc. TO 81, former price, sl25 and
$3.50. ..
We would say to every man and boy that wants
to buy an oyercoat, OF any kind OF n garment, and
wants to save 50 or So in bdying, il they will just
examine our stock and prices before making their
purchases, they viii BE- convinced that they caa
save 20 per cent. by buying their clothing or any
other article In our line Of business, ut our Sion.
HATS AND CAPS.
We have large assortment Of Black Silk Hau
Fall style. we will sell for So, former price SIOo
Our Black NJ s. Hats, from 81 80 TO 50 90 former
p,ice, 90 aud SO. Cloth caps from 81! 10 81 fo.
mer price, Jc, to sll2. Plush Gaps, NIL prices.
also kossuth hats at lower prices than they can
be obtained nj any other store In this vicinity.
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CHOLERA, DysESTHRY,
DIARRIIRA. CHOLERA M0RBUs,
BILIOUS SIi6LIC, FEWER AND AGUE,
nupI!uhNIl IspI UpN1.

Bear In nina, It Is Powerful Disinfecant, antacii
dlhusye stimulant neryine antspasmodlc and counter
irrant. The X. X. REMEDIES are medical discoveries
Of the present century They prepaIo on an entire
new and original tseory 10 stop pain instantly" and
ATTACKS. fhe doses required TO I've taken are small.
few drops Of READY REigr exercises powerful influence
lovpr A "A
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DIR. BROOKS

CLOSED business In saco Ave months Ggoin eopse-
" quencs Of IN health and he has given sufficient notice
Or settlement % accounts but again he would say TO
all those having unsettled accounts agalns. him to pre-
thCm for immediate payment AMI all indebted TO
him requested To make payment before the first day
Of December next without fail. The wise and prudent
will not neglect and thereby incur cost, for these accounts
mus be settel up. DIR. Banss' patrons who have not
yet paid, can pay Dr. Brooks.
Dr. Brooks hereby tenders to his friends and
paying patrons his sinceS Thanks for past avors. 4iu
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ar All Of the above goods have been selected with
great care AMI comprise the best assortment ever offered
for sale In this market Our motto Is "a nbe sixpence
rather than q slow shilling" and Ca down and no dun
ming. JOHN NJ. GOODWIN,
/ Washington Block, opposite Peppere Counting-roon.
Diddeford, October, 1851. 40if :
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STRANGE! BUT TRUE!!

In his line Of business al Ross you II find,
or every description assortment aud kind,
That fancy can picture or art can suggest
AID wrought by the worknen acknowledged the
best, .
From the niccs, Of Turnrounds that always vii
iii her,
Down TO the cheapest Of Ladies' made slipper,
Or wells, IL you choose, that tas,eiully greet
For winter companion, the Ladies' small feet.
II these will moi answer TO keep the feet dry,
We have some nice rubbers that none can ouiyie.
All these are now offered at the lowest cash price,
US, give us call and we III trade in u ,rce.
To the gents who would revel in beauty awhile,
Look in at our boots so, up IN FIST style;
Kip skin and Calf skin we keep both on hand,
To supply Of moment our increased demand.
Our stock of all sizes OF every hue,
Ladies and Gentlemen We offer 10 YOU
Of our stock aud It's texture we II now say no
more,
But convince you a, once, should gou call at our
store.
B. Z. ROSS & CO..,
i7a Liberty Street, Biddcford.
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H0l.l,ltary Testimony.

We, the subscribers residents Of Wilmington, do here
by certify that we well acquainted with Dr. j. IL.
schepck. He wa, attacked by disease, which, a. we
belieye terminated In Pulmonary Consumption under
be oneraton of which, he was renced low as 10 be
unable 10 leave his bed for long time, and to all APP
pearance was past recovery lie Is now perfectly we'll
H. cough ana fever havelet him, AMI feel Justified
IN declaring Il as our belief TINT these sautary effects
have resulted from the use Of the Pulmonic syrup.
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BEST MEDICINE KNOWN,
for Couss Of every description, whether Of children or
adults. II Is purely vegetable, perfectly safe, an oen
ecctual after the most popular medicines have been tr-
n multitude -
From Mrs, Joshua small, Cornish, Me.
Por the announcement Of those who suffering from
Coughs and disorders Of the Chest and Lungs, hereby
certify that for several months afflicted with most
dreadful cough, by which was reiuced to extreme
weakness and entirely cured by single bottle of the
Universal Cough Mixture, prepared by Rev. Walter
'''NS Signed, MRS. NJ. G, SMALL.
From Mrs, Mark Wood, Newfieid, Me.
Th, cerlnos that have used one bottle Of Rev. Wal
VI Clarke's Great European Cough Medicine, for hard
cough and SORENESS OF the Laugs 10 which have been
for some time subject and winch the medicine entirely
removed. Aud would cheerfuly recommend all who
are suffering from pulmonary complaints, which are
common In families, and all who are suffering from
Coughs, Colds Sc., to in future the Great Eop.an
Remedy, OF Universal Cough Mixture, fully persuaded
that they will find speedy and permanent relief by Its
use. Signed, LYDIA WOOD.
Remarkable Cure Of Mrs. Hunnewell.
Mrs. Hunnewcl, OF scarboro, Me-, was two years and
ten months afflicted with most distressing Cough,
rrme pressure Of the Lungs, AMI other bad symptoms
After trying physicians and patent medicines in yain she
was cured by two bottles Of the Universal Cough Mix.
ture.
Trial bottles, % cts.-Large bottles containing the
quantity Of four small ones, 70 cents.
Sold wholesale by the Proprietor, Cornish, Me.
For Sale, IN saco by T. GILMAN. BddefOrd, DR..
Lord--Unioa ODee. Kennebunk, s. Chart. Kenne-
bunk.port, Carrier. Wells, Daniel Lift,fsid, STD
Ogunquit, q. Littlefeh. Cape Neideck, Gorrinnsr.-
Kttery, I'D. LIBBY. North Berwick, Snoir. South
Berwick, Thompson. Great Falls, Stepsns and J.
James Milton Mills, For Springyale, Lord. Alfre.,
conanf. WATERFORD, Alien, Limerick, Bracksu.-|
Newhcld, Mood. West Newleld, Loud. South Far
sonsaeld Hi0H. And by agents la most towns In tie
State. III
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WHOLESALE AGENTS.

Phiiadsiphia.-Gilbert,w entz, Il Co., III Mort
Thrd 1t. Nep York;. v. ClIckner x CO., 81 Bar
clay ST. demonstrating X CO.., No. s State ST.
And every respectable druggist throughout the United
States. j2-lyeop
J. @. ROLLINS, Agent in saco.
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Supporters.

TRUSSES of the laies, and
~ most approved styles, kept by Dr. ~ BRooKs
Also, Banning Patent Lace, kept only By
N. BROOKS, MAIN ST., SAco.
Saco, Feb. g. 1854.
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Great European Cough Medicine
OR UNIVERSAL COUGH MIXTURE.
BEST MEDICINE KNOWN,

Prepared by Rev. Walter Clarke, Cornish, Ne.
In this community II Is too well known to need any de-
scrpon or recommendation. Its fame Is established II
"a allowed In bc the
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THE present critical state OF European ahaI
L will render these publications unusually I'M
occupy a middle ground between. the hastily writ.
ten news.items, crude speculaiions, and flying
rumors Of the daily Journal, and the poaderons
Tome of the future historian, written aiter the
living interestand excitement OF the great polil-
cal events of the time shall have passed away.
II is TO these Periodicals tina, people mus, look for
he only really ineligible and reliable history OF
surrcni events, and as such, in addition to their
well established literary scientific, and geolosi.
cal character, we urge them upon the considera-
tons of the reading public. ~. aIa a.,
No Arrangements are now permanently made
for the receipt of EARLY SHEETS from the
British Publishers, by which we are enabled to
place ALL OUR REPRINTS in the hands Of sub,cri-
bers, about as soon as they can be furnished with
the foreign copies. Although this involves very
large outlay on our part, we shall continue TO iur.
nish the Periodicals., the same low rates as
beretofore viz. 100
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Spinal Complaints, Still Joints Cuts, Bruises, Wounds,
Frost bites Cholera Morbus Dysentgry, Tic DoOreauS,
and all other complaints where there are severe In,
RAILWAYS READY Kelley will instantly spp the pain,
and quickly cure the disease.
For the remarkable efficacy oiR X. r. Discovery No
2, and the complaints Cured by Railways Renoyating
iesolyeat, In next weeks paper. j. H. IT, Remedies
are sold by Druggists everywhere.
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Crockcry, Glass and China Ware.

We are now prepared 10 offer for sale the best assort
ment Of Crockery, China and Glass Ware that can be
found In this County. .'-
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H. II. HAY Druggist Portland, general agent for the
State Of Maine AGEsrs.-J. sawyer NJ. d., Dkidsfori
T. Gilman, j. Q. durham, ]. e. Rollins, saco A. War
rem, Kennebunk Sllas Derby, ~ L. Weber, Alfred 10
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for CogsL. Of every description whether Of children or
adults It Is purely vegetable, perfectly safe, and onen
ectual after the most popular medicines have been tr-
ell IN vain Read the following certificates selected from
itrIa
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British Periodicals.
EorIv Conies Secured.

Early Copies Secured: L..
LEONARD SCOTT & CO., New York, continus
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