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The Portland daily press., 1863-02-20
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Sy-The Springfield Republican, in noticing
the late trial for libel in Lincoln county, STYLES
our quondam friend Babson ian old teapot
politician
sYrThe kind word of the Augusta Farmer
is fully appreciated. The Press has suffered
no change affecting its relations to its fast in
creasing list of subscribers.
u The Brig Chastelaine, of Boston, from
Guadaloupe for Cienfuegos was burnt by the
Alabama on the 26th ult., off Altavela Rock.
The crew landed at st. Domingo city. Semmes
took out all the nautical instruments aud $500
in gold. The Alabama also captured and
burnt, 10Th ult., off Cape Tiburou, bark Gold
en- Rule, New York for Aspinwall.
sB-By late intelligence from Rebellion it
seems that the thumb screws have had anoth-
er turn. Death is the practical penalty not
only for doubling the justice or success of the
Confederate cause, but also for doing or saving
anything to depreciate the Confederate cur
rency. If a similar rule were adopted at the
North, what would become of the Democratic
party?
.E- The man who "don't believe in news
papers" was in town day or two since, called
at one of our retail stores, and purchased a
pound of tobacco. The price was 81 so, for
which he coolly threw down three American
"halves," took his "natural leaf" drew on his
gloves, and with polite "good day, sir" walk
ed off. The silver was worth on the street
1925!
sy- Isn't Insignificant that the copperhead
organs scent mischief in the "Union Leagues"
now becomming quite common in different
parts of the country? Not word is said by
them against the *. G. Ca reasonable
disunion OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES organizations based
on unconditional support of the Union and a
sworn determination to put down all that OPP
poses the Union, is what most disturbs them.
sB- The "works and aims" of the man
who has "genius without patience and with
out energy" says an exchange, " like the
plants of nature before the deluge, hare no
roots" Is not the fact of natural history, here
incidentally named, a twin sister to that other
remarkable fact in the same science, that a
vessel of water is not increased in weight by
imnersing in it a living fish? There are
great many ofthese wonderful facts every day
being revealed by the light of natural science.
The city school girl supposed that cucumbers
grew in slices; who can say that they did not
grow in that way before the deluge?
ga late number of the Charleston Mer-
curry says that the Isaac Smith was at that
port, aud attracted many visitors. The same
paper states that Chief Engineer Turner was
killed, but as it does not mention any other
officers it is presumed that no other was kill
ed on board the Isaac Smith. The Port Roy
al correspondent of the New York Herald
says: Il think the report of the death of As
sistant Paymaster Hills was erroneous. He
is probably with the other officers in Charles
ton Jail, and, like them, will not be paroed
The men have been paroled, aud sent North
for exchange"
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-20

BALL OF THE ASSOCIATES Ex-FrvE.-The
Annual Firemen's, Military and Civic Ball of
the Associates Ex-Five came of last evening
At Lancaster Hall. Notwithstanding the SCI
we're storm, the hall was crowded with galaxy
of beauty and host of stalwart men. The
tickets were all sold, and the demand for them
could not be supplied. The Fire Department
Of this city was well represented, embracing
many of the old companies who have been
disbanded, and all of the present companies
Boston and East Boston fremen were repre-
scented, the latter by delegation from the
Ex-Thirteens. The Military were also well
represented, and many of our neighboring
towns. In fact, 1t was perfect success, and
the committee of arrangements deserve credit
for the manner in which the affair was carried
out There were about $50 couple on the
floor, and the galleries were lined with specta-
tors. Chambers full Orchestral Band did up
the music in fine style. When we left the hall
for the purpose of inditing this paragraph, the
happy couples on the floor were going through
the polka with great vivacity. The Ex-Fives
know well how to get up and carry out in
handsome style an affair Of this kind.
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BROWNS
Portland Commercial College.

T COATED 1850 in the Hanson Block. No. l6l Mid
IL die street. The rooms have recently been made
new and furnished neatly, and the pleasant
in the city. One separate room for Ladies. | pre-
sent my thanks tor the extensive patronage. and
promise as in the past pains shall be spared in the
future. have removed from No. l64 to Isl Middle
street. The Principal has had 20 years experience.
Diplomas will be given to those Ladies and Gentle
men who pass through thorough courses for Ac-
countants. Terms will be reasonable. NV Institu-
ton Is branch of the Hon. Bartlett's Commercial
College Cincinnati, Ohio the first and Oldest in the
United States. My teaching and plans are modern
and the most improved and approved, rs the frst
class business men have and will testify
~ Practically taught as follows Book Keeping.
Navigation. Commercial Law, Native, business and
respondence, Card Marking. &C. Teaching from
printed writing copies and text books are avoided.
Each Student receives separate instruction Intri-
cate Accounts adjusted. Certain evenings will be
devoted to Lac Lectures. If expedient.
~ Mr.. Is. would refer to a recommendation from
his Students of this city who acting business
men, accountants. sc containing above four hun
dred signatures, part of which NAV be in print
in the hall at the entrance to his Rooms q few of
which follows:
the method of instruction pursued BY Mr. r. n
BROWN of this city, in teaching the art of Writing
and the complicated series of Book Keeping has
been eminently successful, and take pleasure in
publicly owledging our Indebtedness TO him for
whatever skill and facility In adjusting accounts we
may now possess;
Philip Henry Brown, Jas. Olcutt Brown, Stephen
H. Cummings, W. w. Thomas, Jr Samuel Chad
wick. Augustus Cummings, Jason Berry, John =.
Russell, Fred. A. Prince John ii. Hall. George L.
Thompson. John b. Coyle.Jr., Fred. Ii. Small John
NJ. Stevens, and 200 others
sR-The services of Sea Captain is secured to
teach Navigation, who has had 40 years experience
as practitioner. feb3 d& w3m33
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Stamp Tax DECISION.

To the Editors IF the Press:
As some doubt has been entertained wheth-
er the common Mutual Fire Insurance Compa-
ny notes, payable :" at such times and in such
portions as the Directors may, in accordance
with the act of incorporation, &C., Direct
would be regarded as promissory notes, so as
to require Revenue stamp, the following ex-
tract from a letter recently received by me,
from Commissioner Boutwell,, may be of in
terest to all concernd in giving or receiving
such notes:
In reply would state that the note on
the copy of Application and Note sent, is a
"promissory note" and when the amount
thereof exceeds 800 it is subject to Revenue
Tax the same as Bills of Exchange Qnland.")
Yours respectfully. j. A. A.
Gorham, Feb. Is.
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FROM WASHINGTON.
Number Of Prizes already Taken
Cost Of Sustenanoe for Slaves in the Sea
Island Cotton District.
Denial Of Charges Against Gen. Meigs and
Gen. Mcclellan.
WAsuINcroN Feb 10

WASHINGTON. Feb. ~.
The Secretary OF the Navy replied to the
House resolution, asking for information con-
corning prize cases. The final DEGREES of dis
tribution have been made in eight of thirteen
cases at Boston, and the proceeds paid into
the Treasury. In one case the libel had been
dismissed, and the remaining four have been
appealed TO the Supreme Court. OF ninety
cases In Philadelphia, the final DEGREES have
been made in twenty-nine, eight have been APP
pealed, and the balance are still in Court or
seventy-eight at Key West, thirty-Iour have
been decided finally, twelve have been ap-
pealed, and the remainder are undecided. The
total amount of sales is 500. $40; cost and ex-
penses S2lS, 429; total number of cases re-
ported 800. The Secretary recommends the
passage of a law TO facilitate the adjudication
of prize cases.
resolution was heretofore adopted by the
House, calling upon the Secretary of the
treasury Tor Information respecting the ex-
penses Tor the sustenance of the slaves, &C.,
in the Sea Island cotton district of South Car
DINA from the commencement of the rebellion
10 this Tine reply has been made from
which 1t appears there was expended. up to
June last, for agricultural implements. in
round numbers, 1851: for the purchase of
the schooner Flora, SSl3s; for white labor.
sS2,I4s; for colored labor, S24, s25; expenses,
$225, 102. From this expenditure has been
realized e726,SS4; deducting the above ex-
penses there remains on hand from this fund
S50l ,219. The Secretary says that no expla-
nation has been made from the Treasury on
account of the cultivation Of the plantations
or the collection of cotton or educational care
of the laborers. The rations furnished by the
War Department were paid for by the risk OF
the Flora. More than half million dollars
were saved by these operations, and is in the
hands Of the Assistant Treasurer at New York.
Representative Gooch said to-day in the
House, by instruction of the Committee on
the Conduct of the War, of which he is
member, that recently published statement
that Gen. Meigs refused to testify to the trea-
son OF an officer which he had been favorng,
Is without any foundation, and on the same
authority an emphatic denial is given TO the
truth OF another statement that Gen. McClel-
IAN has been summoned before the same Com
mlttee to meet grave charges.
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Items from Richmond Papers.
Another Proclamation by Gen. Beauregard.
Attack on Savannah and Charleston I'm
minent.
Preparations 10 Meet an Attack
Completed.
THE REBELS WISH FOR NO FRENCH
MEDIATION.
Proceedings of the Rebel Congress.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF PoToMAc,
February 10.
The Richmond Enquirer of yesterday has
the following telegraph, dated Charleston,
Feb. lS:-The following proclamation from
Gen. Beauregard will appear in the papers to-
morrow:
Headquarters Department of South Caro-
lima, Georgia and Florida, Feb. lS.-It has
become my solemn duty to inform the author
tiles and citizens of Charleston and Savannah
that the movements of the enemy's fleet indi-
cate an early land and naval attack on one or
both cities, and to urge that persons unable to
take an active part in the struggle shall retire.
1t is hoped, however, that this temporary sep
aration of some from your homes will be made
without alarm or undue haste, thus showing
that the only feeling which animates you in
this hour Of supreme trial is the right OF being
able to participate in the defence of your
homes, affairs and the graves of your kindred.
Caroliniaus and Georgians, the hour is at nand
to serve your country's cause. Let all able
bodied men from the seaboard to the noun
tains rush to arms. Be not too exacting in the
choice of weapons. Pixies and scythes will do
for discriminating your enemy, and spades and
shovels for protecting your firesides. TO arms,
fellow-citizens; come share with us our dam
ger. our brilliant success, or our glorious DEATH
tSigned) G. T. BEAUREGABD,
General Commanding.
The final preparations for the expected at
tack are being rapidly perfected The troops
and people are calm and confident.
The Inquirer's leader says there has been
no intention or pretence Of an intention to
mediate at all on the part OF France. The
South wants no French mediation while hos
Utilities still go on.
The rebel Senate on Thursday discussed and
amended the exemption bill.
The rebel House referred a bill to compen-
safe for impressed property, and also discussed
the resolutions indicating North Carolina.
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IMPROVEMENTS ON BACK BAY.-The co

IMPROVEMENTS ON BACK BAY.-The COM
ing season will witness great improvements
on the Back Bay. Five houses are TO be
erected on the land filled by r. |. Robson,
ESQ, on Lincoln street, and two other houses
are going up on the same street on land sold
by Messrs. Daniel and Moses Gould. A conside-
rable extent Of lots will be filed in during the
spring and summer. Application has been
made to the Legislature for charter for a
Land Company, for filling aud improving the
fats, similar to that of the Water Power Com
pany of Boston When the contemplated i'm
provcments in the Back Bay are completed,
that portion of our city will present the most
regular appearance of any part of it.
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-20

HORSE THEvEs.-There has been consid-
cradle excitement in Scarboro', occasioned by
the operations Of horse thieves. Mr.. Ira Mil
liken had his stable broken into, and horse
and sleigh were stolen. The two stables of
Horatio Southgate, Esq, were broken into,
but the rascals were frightened away by the
hired man of Mr.. S. The stable of Seth
Storer, ESQ.,, was visited the same evening.
Last Sunday Mr.. G. w. Leavitt started in
pursuit OF the team stolen from Mr.. Milliken,
and on Wednesday he arrested the thief and
recovered the team, at New Sharon.
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THE Third Floor. corner of Middle and Tenpl
i streets. Enquire at IS State Street. janl6
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-20
Administrator Sale
OF STA BL e LOT.

DURSUANT TO license from the Probate Court
l. for Cumberland County, the subscriber will of.
fer for sale at public auction Friday the 10th day
of March next the lot of land on the north side Of
York street. the foot of High street. belon ging
TO the estate of James Bradley truck man. deceased
formerly occupied by him rs a stable lot ON which is
a small stable which be made seryicable by mod
crate repairs. Title undoubted.
Sale postive-on the premises. at twelve O'Clock
noon. L. BARNES
Administrator OF james Bradley
Feb. I3, 1858. wSw *
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KENNEBEc q PORTLAND RAILROAD
The Kennebec journal gives some informa-
ton in regard to the financial affairs of the
X. d p. Railroad, which may be of interest
TO our readers:
"The bonds Of the X. & p Railroad Com
pany are at premium, and cannot be often
purchased. The first security on the road is
the Yarmouth stock, and the interest on this
and on the bonds of the cities and towns is
paid promptly every six months. These in
terest coupons are received at all the banks in
Boston on deposit as regularly and unquestion-
ed as any bank bills. The sinking fund of the
company towards the payment OF its debt is
now two hundred thousand dollars. The bills
against the company are paid monthly, and the
receipts of the road for the last year over the
working exrenses, were $ll5, l66lI.
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PORTLAND WIDOWS WooD SocIErY.-The
Treasurer Of the Portland Widows Wood
Society acknowledges TO have received the
following donations in aid of the funds of the
society, which have not before been acknowl-
edged:
or Hon. w. w. Thomas, Executor Of the
estate Of Mrs. E. w. Thomas, being bequest
made by her to the society, $4,000
From Ira Croker, Esq, 10000
From M. Gore and H. H. Furnish, $500
From Mrs. Mary B. Body, 1900
SAMUEL RoLFE, Treasurer.
Feb. 10, 1858.
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-20

MUNICIPAL AFFAIRs.-A special meeting
Of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen was
held last evening, for the purpose Of consider
ing the Rules and Regulations for the location
Of the track Of tae Forest Avenue Horse
Railroad, and Its government In running the
same through the streets of our city. DIR.
Clark, President Of the Corporation, aud NJ.
G. Palmer, ESQ.,, were present and suggested
some amendments to the regulations published
In our paper. They wished the condition
struck out which imposed upon the company
the necessity Of laying down blocks of stone
inside and outside Of each rail. The company
also wish the privilege OF mounting their cars
on runners when the snow Is too deep to use
rails. Also that cars may follow each other
at distance of ten feet. Also that the rate
Of speed through the city mag be increased to
seven or eight miles per hour.
After hearing the suggestions Of the gentle
men above named, on motion Of Alderman
Larnbee, the subject was laid over for final
action until the next regular meeting Of the
Board.
On motion of Alderman Shurtleff, 1t was
voted that the Mayor should designate two or
more members of the Board 10 visit Boston.
and examine the working operations, &c, OF
the Horse Railroads in that city.
Permission was granted J. A. Stuart and
George r. futile to remove a story and half
building across Bracket street, In the vicinity
I the Arsenal.
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-20
Cooper's Shop 20 Let.

IN Commercial Street. head of Hobson's wharf
. Inquire of j. ii. HAMLEN,
sep4tf Office on Hobson's Wharf.
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-" D"AhD OF MAYOR AND ALDERNKx
Tn. lain, s..ns, February Q, 1853.
whom was referred petition and n.,.ers r.i.sss -
tne portland Forest Avenue Horse Rsiiro.d
sx iesve 70 submit the following Report for Iocs
ton OF said Horse Railroad and fpr Rplss o -,
Regulations thereof sno
Per order of the Committee
5. w. LARRABBE, Chairman
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Fryeburg Academy.

rVNHE Spring Term of this institution will COM
Il mence "Wednesday, Feb. rs. 1868, and will con.
tiBue eleven weeks
The Principal. Mr.. b. =. SNOW. A. NJ, has high
qualifications.
Competent assistants will be employed Instruc-
ton the Piano and in vocal music will be Civ en- by
accomplished and experienced teacher.
Board including wood, lights and washing may
be hat at So rs to 80
A limited number of rooms for students wishing to
board themsel, es-
For further particulars apply to the PRINCIPAL
ID. Is. SEWALLsSec'y trustees.
Fryeburg. Feb. 3D. 1868. feb5 diw&w2w3t
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OFFICE No. l66 Fore Street.
HEAD OF LONG WHARF, PORTLAND.
JOHN w. MUNGER Agent.
JAMES eod3w
MARINE
Railway Chains and Track Irons.

FvNHE undersigned has been appointed Agent for
Il the sale of Marine Railway and other Chains
in the United States aud British North America man.
uiacturcd by HENRY wooD Co, of Liverpool.
Great Britain and Is now prepared TO receive orders
for Marine Railway Chains made TO order and 10
pattern. with the Sprocket wheel TO match and war
rnnted TO ut. These chains made OF an iron De-
culiarly suited to this purpose. which by actual
shows It's average breaking strain TO be IS per
inch of sectional area Parties wishing good and re-
Liable chains will do well TO examine those in actual
service
Marine Railway Track Irons are drilled with the
counfersunk holes aud The Bolts to match: also
Spikes of all kinds Screw Bolts Lag Sore VS. and ali
kinds OF forging done to order. aud of quality aud
quantity 10 suit.
Mr.. {. feels confident he can supply the above ar
ticles favorable terms be obtained else
where. Address HORACE L. CRANDALL.
Submarine Engineer,
jan10 80 dlawlys New BEDFORD, Mass
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FNHIS Institution for the instruction of young Ia
i dies and misses. will be re-opened on Monday
March 3oth. under the charge Of the former Princi
pal, Miss IL. HAWKES..
The course of study will embrace all the branches
usually attended to in such institutions
There will also be department for Children.
For terms, &c, application may be made to the
Principal, at 2lI Cumberland street. after March 7th
Portland, Feb. ~, 1853. ed3w& eod3ws
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FOR SALE & TO LET.

For Sale.
- HOUSE AND LOT. No. Cedar street near
1A:,s the new school house--Iot 10 y by 80. con-
~ tans 10 rooms with all the conveniences and
In good order; is suitable for two families
Pew No 90 In Chestnut Street Church
The above will be sold low Ii applied for soon, as
my business takes me out Of the State.
For terms. &c, call on Freeman Bradford, ESQ.,
IS Exchange Street. T. X HARMON
feb1s 3wd&w35
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Seeds for Contrabands.

4 PPLICATlON has been made TO the Educational
IA Commission Tor Seeds and Agricultural Tools
for the use OF the negroes in the neighborhood OF
Fortress Monroe. The Government Superintendent
has been author zed TO occupy lands and all desiring
to aid the freed slaves in supporting themselves may
do so very efectually by contributing supplies Of
these articles, or money with which to purchase
them Contributions of either kind may be sent to
WELLINGTON, GROSS Co, No. 1903 Devon
shire street; and donations of money TO WIN ENDI-
CUTT, JR., No. 33 Summer street, or to GEO. AT
k1NSoN, No. 50 State street, Boston
febl7 dw&lw
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EDUCATIONAL.
Private school,

THE MISSES sYMoNDs will commence the
Il Spring Session of their SCHOOL PoR YoUse
LADIES AND MISSES MONDAY, March 3D. At
their rooms in Mechanics Hall
Application may be made and circulars obtain>d
at No Is Brown Street.
Portland, Feb. 10, 1863. div
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SHOVEL FACToRY.-We learn that meas
ures are in operation for the establishment of
shovel mandatory in this city. A bill for
charter Of company for this purpose has
been reported in the legislature. The talk is
to erect the factory somewhere on the Back
Bay lands.
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-20

ARRIvAL.-Four Priests from the towns of
Siege, Breda and Rosendawl, (Holland,) re-
spectively, arrived here in the North American
this week, and stopped at the United States
Hotel. They expressed themselves much
pleased with the appearance of our city, and
would like to visit here in the summer. They
LEFT for Halifax via. Boston, Cunard line Of
steamers.
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AT YARMOUTH. NJ.
FNHE Spring Term will commence Feb 2ith.
Il T.. ). Hoyt, A. b., Principal.
J. I. Nagrafh, A. B., Associate.
Mrs. 4 ) Hoyt, Preceptress.
Miss Esther Burbank, Teacher of Music
w. j. 6iey. Teacher of Penmanship.
Board can be had with the Teachers
A Teachers Glass will be formed.
JAMES BATES, Secretary.
Yarmouth, Feb. Z, 1863 febe deod& w2wA
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WestbrOOk Seminary.

"cstDFOOk SenuIhHry.
TIME Spring Term of this Institution will COM
Il mence Wednesday, Feb 18th.
BOARD OF INSTRUCTION.
Rev. 8. H. NJ Coester, A. NJ, Principal.
Aaron Lowell. A. b., Assistant Principal.
Miss 4. J. Jordan, Assistants.
Tuition from Three TO Six Dollars per Term.
Music and Ornamental Branches extra.
Board from two dollars TO two enty re per week
For particulars address the Principal
q. NJ. STEVENS, Sec etary
Stevens Plains, Ne, Jan. 2i, 1853 febs J2w
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Conviction for Murder-New Jersey Legis-
lature.
Gen. Hamilton q. Concord, N. h.

CONCORD, n. H., Feb. TO-
Gen. Hamilton, Of Texas, addressed large
multitude Of people OF Concord and neighbour
ing towns, at the Phenx Hall this afternoon
In the evening Hon. NJ. S. Howard, of Michi-
gan, spoke with great success. The enthusiasm
at times was almost unbounded.
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Wanted Immediately,

N every town and village. agent of either
Il sex TO engage in light and profitable business
by which from IS to sl2 per week can be made Per-
sons having leisure evenings make from so cents
to 81 per evening A sampis with Iull particulars
sent BY mail TO all who inclose THREE letter stamps
% centsl aud address IRA RUSSELL 4 co,
feb4 dim wst3is Hooksett N H.
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Fire Arms In New York.

NEW York, Feb. 10.
Gen. Wool has requested the police to as
certain the number and description of fire
arms and the quality of ammunition in the
stores of this city, and enquire how they are
being carried out.
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s e L CT s CHI OOL.
o. % HIGH STREET

No. % HUH SIKEEI.
THE Spring Term of this School for Young La
4 dies and Misses, will commence Monday
March I'd.
For terms, &C., application may be made to the
Principal. A. ii. bURGIN,
febls d2w' No. Is High Street.
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Luxuriant Whiskers and Nous.
tacheS

EtAN be grotrn in sir weeks. by using DIIIIN a.
~ HAMS STIMULATING uNGUINr Price SO cents
per box, at LORING'S Drug Store,
Corner Exchange and Federal Streets
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ON second floor, Middle Street, centrally situated
~ aud easy OF access. Apply at No. 50 GUNNER
cial Street febl0 m