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Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-05-28

On the 18th defeated Joseph E. Johnston
and captured Jackson, with loss to the en-
envy of four hundred, besides immense stores
ard manufactures and seventeen pieces Of ar
tllery.
On the 10th fought the bloody and decisive
battle of Bakers creek, in which the entire
Vicksburg force under Pemberton was defeat
ed, with loss of twenty-nine pieces of artil-
ery and four thousand men.
On the l7sh defeated the same force at Big
Black bridge with a loss of 1900 men ard
sevenf, en- pieces Of ARTILLERY.
On the 18th invested Vicksburg closely.
To-day General Steele carried the rifle pits
on the north of the city. The right OF the ar
my rests on the Mississippi, above Vicksburg
JOHN A RAwLINs.
| learn further that there are from fifteen to
twenty thousand men in Vicksburg and that
Pemberton lost nearly all his field artillery
that the cannonading at Vicksburg ceased
abont P. VI. of the Goth.
Grant has pro badly captured nearly all.
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Important to the Afflicted.

DIR. DOW continues to be consulted ut his office,
Nos. and Endcott Street, Boston, on all diseas-
cs of PRIVATE OR DELICATE NATURE BY
long course of study and practical experience of
unlimited extent DIR. ID. has now tho qualification
of presenting the unfortunate with comedies that
have never since he FIRST introducet them, failed
TO cure the most alarming cases OF GonorrhGa and
Svphtiis Beneath his treatment, O tho horrors OF
yenereal and impure blood, Efficiency, Scrofula,
GOnorrhea, Ulcers, pains and Mistress In the ro'
gions of procreation, Inaamat OF tho bladder
and Kidneys, Hydrocele, Abcef cs, Humors, Fright
full Swellings and tho long trfin pr horrible symp-
toms attending this class OF disease, arc made to
become ms harmless rs tho simplest ailings OF
child. SEMINAL WEAKNESS. DIR. ID. deyotes
great part Of his time to tho treatment or those
cases caused by secret and solitary habit. which
ruins the body and mind, uniting tho unfortunate
Individual for business or society. Some OF the
sad and melancholy effects produced by early hab-
its Of youth, arc Weakness OF tho Back and Limbs,
Dizziness Of tho head, Dimness Of Sight, Palpita.
tion of tho Heart, Dyspepsia, Nervousness, dc.
rangement OF tho digestive functions, symptoms
of Copsumption, &c. Tho fearful effects ON the
mind arc much TO DO dreaded loss Of memory,
confusion Of ideas, depression of spirits evil FORE
holdings aversion OF society, sclfistrust timidity,
&c. arc among the evils produced. Such persons
should, before contemplating matrimony, consult
u physician OF experience, and DO ut once restored
TO health and happiness.
Patients who wish to remain under Dr. Dow's
treatment fcw days or weeks will bo furnished
with pleasant rooms, and charges for board modor
alto. -,,,
full directions for use on receiving description Of
your cases,
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HIGHLY IMPORTANT
TO FEMALES IN DELICATE HEALTH.

DIR. DOW, Physician and SURGEON, No. & En-
dcott Street, Boston, consulted daily Tor all ds.
eases incident TO the female system. Prolapsus
Uteri. or falling OF tho Womb, fluor Albus, sup
preston, and other menstrual arrangements, are
now treated upon new pathological principles and
Invariably certain Is tho new mode OF treatment,
that most obstinate complaints yield under It, and
the afflicted person reoices In perfect health
DIR. Dow has no doubt had greater experience In
the cure of diseases OF women and children, than
any other MUSICIAN In Boston.
Boarding accommodations for patients who may
wish to stay In Boston few days under his treat
ment.
Dr. Dow, since 1916, having confined his whole
attention to an office practice, for tho cure OF ri-
vate diseases and Female Complaints, acknowledge
no superior in the United States.
N. B.-All letters must contain four red stamps
or they will not be answered.
Office honrs from 8 A. NJ to9p.M
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OVER 1000 BOTTLES have now

-~~s threc inherent etTcnptns. Win iuli
directions for using and sent by express cio.'iy
sealed, to all parts ofthc country. PRICES-ful,
Strength Sl0j IialfStrength 81, Quarter Strength,
- per bottle. Remember This medicine Is 10
signed expressly for OBSTINATE CASES In which al
other remedies OF the kind have failed TO cure al
so that IL Is warranted rs represented IN tVtryTe
spect. or the price will be refunded.
~ Beware OF limitations None genuine AMI
warranted unless purchased directly OF DR.. NJ. NJ
his Remedial Institute for Special Diseases, No.
% Union Street, Providence, IL. 1.
nature, both OF MEN and WOMEN, by n regularly
educated physician OF twenty years practice, CIV
ing them his phOie attention. Consultations by
letter or otherwise are strictly eolfdsnfiai, aud
medicines will be sent by Express, secure from oh
modations for ladies from abroad, wishing for u
secure and quiet Retreat, with good care. until 70
stored % health.
CAUTION.-It has been estimated, that over
Tpo Hundred thousand Dollars are paid 10 swind-
ling quacks annually. In New England alsnc, with
from trusting, rithopt inquiry, to men who are alike
destitute OF honor, character. and SKILL and whose
only Recommendation js their own false and extrav
agant assertions, In praise OF htnsires. III there
fore, you would dDon being humbuggtd, take no
mans word no matter whai his prefsnfions are, but
MAKE INQUlRYi-it will cost you nothing, and
may save you many regretsi for, rs advertising
physicians In nine out OF ten bogus, there
is no safety In trusting any Of hcm, unless you
know rho and ,rhat they arc.
DIR M. will send free, by enclosing ono stamp rs
above, Pamphlet on Diseases OF W0MEa
and on Private Diseases generally, giving full In.
formation, icifh the most uHdoubtea reIcrenets and
andttstimon,ais, without which, no adyertisngp ply.
stefan, or medicine OF this kind Is deserving vi
ANY CONFIDENCE WHITEyER.
your address plainly, and direct to Dr. MArIisos.
as above. 3Otf
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Sflisteaaaeous.
Editing a Paper.

Tho following wo find going tho round OF
tbo papcrs. If we know in what paper il
first appeared, il would afford us much pleas,
ure to give the writer duo credit. Tho lon
GER q man is engaged in editing newspaper
the better satisfied he will become that it is
impossible to please everybody, and Of no
practical use TO try.
If the paper contains too much poli'icai
matter, people won't have it.
II it contains too little, they don't want
it.
If the typeislargc, it dOn't contain enough
reading matter.
If tho type is small, people can't read 1t.
II we publish tclegraphic reports people
say they are nothing but lies.
II wo omit them, they say we have no
enterprise, or suppress them for political ei'
feet.
II we have in few jokes, folks say we are
nothing but rattle-head.
II we omit jokes, they say wc are an OLD
fossil.
If wo publish original matter, they find
fault with us for not giving selections.
II we publish selections, people say we arc
lazy for not writing more, and giving them
what they have not read before insomo other
paper.
If we give man complimentary notices.
we aro ccnsurcd for being partial.
II wo do not, all hands say we are greedy
hog.
If wo attend church, they say il is all for
effect.
II wo do not, they dcnounce US as deceit
full and desperately wicked.
II we remain in the Office and attend to
business, folks say wo are too proud to min
gle with our fellows.
II wo 20 out, they say we never attend to
our business.
II wo do not pay all bills promptly, peO-
ple say wo aro not TO be trusted.
If we do pay promptly, they say we stole
tho money.
If we wear poor clothes, they say business
is poor.
If wo wear good ones, they say VIC are
aspendthrit.
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THE EARLY PHYSICAL DEGENERACY
.4yUERIC.aN PEOPLE

JUST PUBLISHED BY DIR. STONE,
Physician to the Troy Lung and Hygienic Institutes
Treatise on tho Causes Of Early Physical Decline
of American People tho Causes OF Nervous
Debility, Consumption aud Marasmus.
mIIIS WORK is one ofhigh moral tone, ,rriften IN
Il ehaste yet hriiiing language, appeals anseMy 20
Guardians especially, detailing scientific and reliable
Il Will be- sent BY mail on receipt Of two q cent?
~ Parents and Guardians Young Men and
Ladies GALL not TO sond and got this book.
,pord of Solemn Conscientious dduics TO those rho
wiHrsqecf.
A class of maladies prevail to fearful extent In
community, booming ut least 10000 youth OF both
scxcs, annually, TO an carly grave. Those diseases
arc very imperiectly understood, Their external
manifestations Of symptoms arc Nervous Debility,
Relaxation and Exhaustion Mafasmus or wasting I;
Srcathing or hurried breathing on ascending hill
or flight OF stairs, groat palpitation OF the heart
Asthma, bronchitis and Sore Throat shaking OF
sn.ss or study dimness OF Eye Sight loss Of Mem
ory, dizziness OF hoad. Neuraigic Pain IN various
narts OF tho body ,Painsin tho Back or Limbs, Lum
6ago Dyspepsia or IndgesSn lrTsguiar,yg o. b Inc
LANDS OF the body, Us Lcucorrhna or Flcur Albns
&c Virulcnt Diseases in both Male and Female
likewise Epilepsy, Hysteria and Nervous spasm Is
roJ nil the a6oyenaIncd disorders, and n host OF
,tS.rs not named, as Consumption OF the Lungs
md that most insidousa and willy form OF Consump-
lon ortho Spnal Nerves, Tabcs Dorsalcs. and Mes.
,nicrIca. have their seat and origin In diseases OF
he Peiylc Visccra. Hence tho want OF success OF
he old school practice In treating symptoms only.
DIR. Andrew Stone. Physician TO tho Troy Lung
md ilygicnic Institution, Is now engaged In treat
NO this class OF modern malades with tho mostas
anishiup success. Tho treatment adopted by tho
Institution Is new tits based upon scientific prin.
mica with now discovered remedies, without min.
rais or poisons. The facilities OF cure are such
Int patients can DO cured ut their homes, In any
art of tho country. from accurate descriptions OF
heir case by lettcps and have tho medicines sent
hem by mall or express. Printed intcrrogntories
sili bo forwarded on application.
fermentation, Catarrh and diseases OF tho throat
urcd as we'll Mt tho homo OF patients as at the In
titutiou. by sending the Cold Mcdicatcd IHhaiing
,,,sawie Yapors with inhaler, and ample directions
,r their usc, and direct correspondence
PATIENTS applying for intorrogatories or ADVICE,
lust inclosc return stamps 10 meet attention:
The attending pllysician will BIO found Mt tho IN.
,tution, for consultation, from On. NJ. to- II. III.
each day. Sunday, In tho forenoon.
:. Address DIR. ANDREW STONE,
Physician 70 the Troy Lung and Iiygienic !nsti.
ate. and Physician for Diseases OF tho Heart,
throat and Lungs, % Pifth street, Troy, MY. iy5
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u Carlylc's Characterization of modern
novels Is odd butappropriatc. Hccalls them
"Tales of adventure which did not occur in
Gods creation, but only in tho waste cham
bcrs Ito DO Let unfurnishcd) Of certain hui
man heads, and which arc part and parcel
only of tho sum Nothing; which. ncvcrthc-
less, obtain some temporary remembrance,
and lodge extensively, in this epoch of the
world, in similar still moro unfurnished
chambers"
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Spare Lines.

A man, by making bad husband, often
times makes bad wife.
Those who fish for compliments, generally
get bite.
Inefficient mon, like Buchanan's Office
holders, rarely die and never resign.
II you arc conscious Of being green, and
don't want folks to SEQ it, try to DO an inyis-
iblo green.
Keep the horrors at arms length. Never
turn blessing round to SEQ whether it has u
dark side to it.
A dancer once said to Spartan, "You
cannot stand on your legs as long as can"
"Pcrhaps not" said the Spartan, "but any
goose can"
Prentice thinks the best pill in tho world
is grain of common sense, but it is not to
be bought at the apothecary's, for it is not a
drug in tho market.
There was bridge between Athens and
Eleusia. and as the people passed it in solemn
procession they had an old custom Of abus-
ing whom they would.
Have care lest you DO entrappcd by the
first mistakcned impulse OF an undisiplincd
heart, and remember, too, that there is no
disparity in marriage like unsuitability OF
mind and purpose.
The voices on the waves were always whis-
pering to Florence in their ceaseless murmur-
inss, of love eternal and illimitablc, not bound
ed by the confines Of this world, but ranging
still, beyond tho sea, beyond the sky, to tho
invisible country far away.
Abroken word bears on II worse disgrace
Than broken sword.
A littlo fellow weeping pitcously, was sud
denly interrupted by some amusing occur
renee. He hushcd his cries for moment
tho train Of thought was broken. Ma
said no, renewing his shuttle, and bound to
have his cry out-'Ma, ugh ugh! what was
crying about just nowT
Every thing useful or necessary is cheap.
Walking is the most wholesome exercise
water is tho best drink; and plain food the
most nourishing and healthy diet. Even in
knowledge, tho most useful is the easiest nc
quircd. And just now, II Is tho easiest thing
in the world TO 20 soldering.
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Madame R., who is still coquctto in her
advanced maturity, came to an evening party
after eleven o'clock. How lato you are, my
charmer,' said the mistress Of tho house to
her, roprovingly. Il am quito ashamed an
swered Madame R., but my maid is SO very
dow; sho takes moro than an hour and a
hall &c DO my hair fortunately observed
one Of her friends. you are not obliged to
stay at homo while shs is doing it,
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Certain Cure IN tc"ses,
n. NJ Chorco Made

DR.. Dow is consulted daily, from "a. NJ: to 8 p. NJ.
ms above, upon all difficult and chronic diseases OF
every namo and nature, having by his unwearied
attention and extraordinary success gained n rep
utation which calls patients from oil parts OF the
country TO obtain advice.
Among tho physicians in Boston,, mono stand
higher In tho profession than the celebrated DIN.
DOW, No. Endcott Street, Boston. Those who
need the services of an experienced physician and
surgeon should give him call.
PS DIR. Dow imports and has for sale new
article called the French Secret. Order by mail,
for 81, and rcd stamp.
Boston, April 1863. lylS
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WAR DEMOCRATS, NO DnocRArs.-ln his
speech to the Peace Convention in N. York.
Judge McCunn said: ..,
"Let US look upon war Democrats as worse
than war Republicans. No man 'e"o Is a
democrat can Be in fdror Of The 'rdr."
We think this Court understands hcr-
SELF" 1t cannot DO denied that the moro
democrat favors tho war, the less democrat
no is. But in ccasins to DO Democrat, he
becomes Union man and Patriot, and
there is much Of saving grace in that char
actcr.-Syaeuse Journal.
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Wanted to KnOw-lf tho teeth Of a storm
ever bite; and II 50, is lightning the result.
II good view Is to DO had from the top
Of tho morning?
II the man who did not know what to do
ever got q job? nos
If a bald.hcaded man can DO said to be
hair-brained2
II one man 10 not as good Is any other?
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Hclu,b0ld,s Rose Wash.

HeInsbOId'S Rose Wash.
An excellent Lotion for Diseases of Syphil-
itic nature, and rs an injection In Diseases OF
the Urinary Organs, arising from habits OF dis
sipation, used in connection with the Extracts
Buchu and Sarsaparilla, in such diseases as rec
commended.
Evidence of the most responsible and reliable
character will accompany the medicines.
Certificates oEaCures,
From Oight to twenty years; hiding. with names
For medical properties Of Gnu, SEQ Dlspon'a-
g: rs y sss. PE@EEs works on the
Sec remarks made by tho latd\ celebrated DR..
PHYSICK, Philadelphia.
Soc remarks made by Dr. EPHR IN, MeD ID ~.
Royal College OF Surgeons, Ireland, and publ shed
in tho Transactions Of tho King aud Queens Jour.
nal.
RENJdnTN TRIVERs, Fellow Of tho Royal Col
Bee most Of the lato Standard Works on Medicine.
Extract Buehu, sl0oper bottle, ornr for $500.
Sarsdpariiia, 100 600.
Improved Rose Wash, 90 $50.
Or half dozen OF each for s2. which will DO sun.
Client 70 cure the most obstinate cases. II directions
Delivered TO any address, securely packed from
.t
=. Describe symptoms In all communications
Cures guaranteed. Advice gratis.
AFFIDAVIT.
Personally appeared before mo. an Alderman OF
tho city OF Philadelphia, II. T. llELNBoLD, Whole.
ing duly sworn, doth say, his preparations contain
no narcotic, no mercury, or other Injurious drugs,
but arc purely vegetable. H.THELMB0LD.
Sworn and subscribed before me, this 2Jd day Of
1881. WM n. UTBBIRD,
Alderman, Ninth street. above Race, Phila.
Address Letters for information In confidence,
w. T.. HELMBOLD, CArnisf,
Depot loi South Tenth st., below Chestnut, Phila.
Be,rue Of counfsrfsits and Unpriacipied Dealers,
Who endeayor TO dispose "of their o,rn" and other
articles on tho reputation attained by
llclmbold's Genuine Preparations.
Extract Buchu,
Saraparilla,
Improved Rose Wash.
Sold by oil Druggists ovory where.
AK for Heimboifs-Taks No Other.
Cut out tho advertisement, and send for u, nd
Q, old impo,iiion and ErPosare. iyris
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u s Z
HcImbOld's Extract BUChu

For oil Affections aud Diseases of
THE URINARY ORGANS,
whether existing in Male or Female, from
whatever cause originating, and
No Mailer Of Hoo Long Standing!
Diseases of these Organs require tho did o
nIupETIC
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HeIntbOLd,s Eat. BMcI.u

rs THE GREAT DlURETIC,
and II is certain to have the desired effect in oil
Diseases for which II is recommended.
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AYERS
CHERRY PICTORIAL,

Coughs, Colds, Incipient Con-
sumption, and for tho relief
ofConsumptive patients
in advanced stages
Of the disease.
This has been so long used and so uni
ycrsally known, that we need do no more
than assure the public that Its quality Is kept
up to the best Il ever has been, and that 1t
may be relied on to do all 1t has ever done.
Prepared by On. j. G. AVER & Co.,,
Practical and analytical Chemists,
Lowell, Mass.
Sold by oil druggists every where.
d2cowly
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GRACE'S CELEBRATED SALVE.
A SURE RELIEF FOR THE SUFFERER.

This Salvc Is q vegetable preparation, invent
ed in tho 18th century, by Din. VIZ. GnAcr,
surgeon in King James's army. Through in
agency he cured thousands Of most serious sores
and wounds that baiIled tho skill Of the most
eminent physicians of his day. and was regarded
by all who knew him as public bencfactor.
Graces Celebrated Salvo cures Burns
Graces Celebrated 8alvo cures Scalds.
(races Celebrated galvo cures Flesh Wounds.
Gracos Celebrated Halvo cures Corns.
(}raco's Colebrated ealvo cures Folons.
Graco's Celebrated salvo cures frussn Limbs.
oraco's Celebrated salvo cures Wens.
3race's Celebrated 6alve cures Callouses.
Graco's Celebrated 6alye cures Salt Rheum.',
araes's Celebrated salvo cures chilblains.
GracSs Celebrated Salvo cures Sore Breast
Grace's Celebrated Salvo cures Sore Lips.
Grace's Celebrated salyo cures Erysipelas Sores.
Grace's Celebrated Salvo cures Abscessea
Grace's Celebrated Salvo cures Ulcers.
Graco's Celebrated Salvo cures Chappod Hands.
Gracs's Celebrated Salvo cures Ringworms.
And from Sores and Wounds Of the most serious
nature down to common Pimplc. Il cradi-
Gates Pimples from the face, and beauties tho
skin. There II no preparation before the public
that can equal this Salyc In prompt and ener-
getic action for tho speedy cure Of external dis
eases, rs those who have tried Its virtues testify.
Soldiers, Sailors, and. Fishermen, will find this
Salyc their best friend.
It has none of tho irritating. heating proper:
ties of other remedies, but cools, cleanses, and
heals the most serious Sores and Wounds.
Every family. and especially those containing
children, should keep box on hand In case OF
accident, for It will save them much trouble,
suffering, and money. All II wants Is fair
trial to cure old and inveterate Sores.
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BLOOD BLOOD! BLOOD
Hclmbold's Highly Concentrated Compound
Fluid Extract Sarsaparilla.

SYPHILIS.
This is an affection of the Blood, and attacks
the Sexual Organs, Innings of the Nose, Ears,
Throat, Windpipe, and other Mucus Surfaces,
making its appearance In the form Of Ulcers
Helmbold's Extract Sarsaparilla purifes the
Blood, and removes oil Scaly Eruptions Of tho
Skin, giving to the Complexion Clear md
Healthy Color. II being prepared expressly for
this class of complaints, its Blood Purifying
Properties are preserved to q greater extent
than any other preparation Of Sarsaparilla.
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INSANITY AND CONSUMPTION.
Females, Females.

OLD OR YOUNG, SINGLE, MARRIED, OR
CONTEMPLATING MARRIAGE,
In many affections peculiar to Females the
Extract Buchu is unequalled by any other REM
edy, rs in Chlorosis or Retention, Irregularity,
Painfulness, or Suppression of the customary
Excavations, liberated or Schirrous state of
tho Uterus, Leuchorrhna u Whites, Sterility,
and for oil complaints incl ut to the sex, wheth-
err arising from Indiscret d, Habits of Dissipa-
ton, or in tho -
Decline or Change of Life.
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Decline or Change of Life.
SEE SYMPTOMS ABOVE.

in oil their stages; ut little expense; little or
no change in diet; no Inconvenience,
AND NO EXPOSURE.
II causes frequent desire. and gives strength
to Urinatc, thereby removing distractions, pro.
venting and curing Structures of the Urethra,
alaying pain and inflammation, 80 frequent in
this class of diseases, and cxpclling Poisonous,
Diseased and Worm Out Mailer.
Thousands upon thousands who have been
the victims Of
q u A Q K s,
and who have paid hcdry fees to be cured IN
short time. have found they were deceived, and
that tho "Poison" has. by the use of "Powcr-
full Astringents," been dried up in the system,
to break out in an aggravated form, and
PERHAPS AFTER MARRIAGE.
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WILLIAM GRACE,
ANpspURy MAsy
Price e5 Cent. per Box.

Price go Gents per Box.
Each box has tho above cut and the fac-simile Of
tho proprietors signature attached to IL, which Is
duly copyrighted.
NJ S. Burr r co., 26 Congress Ct, Geo. C. Good,rin
4 Co, n and ~ MARSHALL ST.. and Weeks 4 Potter,
ITO Washington ST., Boston, Wholesale Agents.
For sale by druggists and ut country storesevery
where.
For sale In Blddeford by DIR. J. Sawyer, DIR. +. q.
Stevens. DIR. ID. Smith and A. Sawyer, lyril