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The Portland daily press., 1863-09-02

DEsERTERs Automatically, a young
man calling his name Charles Hale, presented
himself at the Provost Marshal's Office in this
city, as a substitute. He was accepted and
received his $500. In company with an officer,
he went out to make some small purchases
and to send some money to his wife. On the
package Of money sent to his wife, lie request
ed the initials of &C. NJ" to be placed. This
led to some suspicion of the man, and he was
shortly afterwards recognised as Caleb Moody,
of Madison, of Co. ID, 9th Maine regiment,
who deserted Sept. 23d, 1861, the day the reg
iment left the State. The money, all but sew
en- dollars, was recovered from him, and he
was placed in Jail to be sent to Augusta for
trial by Court Marshal.
Yesterday, James II. Dwinal of this city,
offered himself as a substitute, stating that he
had been on board the U. S. gunboat Ottowa,
and had received his discharge, which he had
sold for ten dollars in New York. Suspicious
were excited and on examination of the re-
cords IL was found that he deserted from the
LIST U. s. Artillery, at Fortress Monroe, Aug.
22d, 1852. He was locked up TO await orders
for his disposition.
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ALTERS A Bot t T OW N
Municipal Court---Sept. 1.

John Mountford pleaded guilty TO assault
and battery on VIM. H. Shaw, and was fined
ten dollars and costs, which he paid.
John Rowe for drunkenness and disturbance,
was fined three dollars and costs. Commit
ted.
Martin Murphy was adjudged guilty of OBJ
structing the sidewalk on the occasion Of the
late riot near Center street on Sunday even.
ing, Aug. 10th, and was fined ten dollars and
costs. Committed. fe ~sHH
Joanna O'Conner, for larceny of jacket
from Thomas Marley, was fine five dollars
and costs. Committed.
Mary Geary was brought up charged with
assault and battery on Margaret Mahar. The
examination was postponed to Thursday.
UCharles w. Bailey of Harpswen, was brought
before Court, charged with adultery. After
examination he was held in the sum Of $500
for his appearance at the November term Of
the S. j. Court. Evans & Putnam for the
prosecution, VIM. II. Fessenden for the de-
Tense. s,fa.a .-f ft
James Quigly for assault and battery on
Margaret Kirby, was fined one cent and costs.
The defendant was a small lad, and the COM
plainant expressed a wish that the matter
should not be pressed.
The Portland daily press., 1863-09-02

II Quite a lively scene was presented
yesterday In the vicinity of the G. +. Railroad,
Indy street, by the breaking ground for the
Horse Railroad Company. Messrs. Gori, Rose
Z Co., experienced contractors, with force
o. Is men, commenced the work. Though
embarrassed by circumstances good days
work " made, the track being laid to Fore
street ne surveys were made by Mr.. VIM.
5. Barool Of Boston, who has had much ex-
'perience THAT city, and who now oversees
this work. Mr.. Proctor Melvin is head track
layer Thsils are laid upon spruce sleepers,
Burnetlzed,, process by which the air and
sap are extrted from the wood and chemi-
cal preparah infused which preserves the
wood from cay for great length of time.
We learn tn Mr.. J.J. Gerrish, formerly
known as M.er Of Transportation on the
q. I. R.. has In appointed Superintendent
of this road.
The Portland daily press., 1863-09-02

LEAvENwoRTH, Sept. 1.
Advlces from Fort Gibson to the oath state
that Gen. Blunt, with 5000 men and twelve
pieces Of artillery, crossed the Arkansas River
on the 23d, but the enemy declined battle
and fell back. The rebel forces are estimated
at $4,000.
There was considerable sickness at Fort Glib
son; but few deaths, however, had taken place.
The small pox prevailed to some extent
among the Indians in the neighborhood, and
}, many had died.
N There were reports at Fort Scott on the
18th that Gen. Blunt had fought battle and
been whipped, with loss OF some 5000 men.
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Per steamship Africa at New York.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET Aug 22-Tbe
sales for the week were 1900 bales. including IL
900 to Spectators and 19 5000 to exporters Marke,
clio ed at an advance of a I'd on the week. Sales
Friday were 10000 bales. including 1910 10 specu a.
tors and exporters. Market closed with an upward
tendency, but quotations were nominal.
LIVERPOOL BREADSTUFFS MARKET-Rich.
ardson, Spence Co. and others report Flour dull
Wheat declining; Red Winter Western IS 4d q IS I'd
Corn firmer; Mixed 26s Sd.
LIVERPOOL PROVISIONS MARKET Beef
quiet but steady. Pork steady. Bacon easy. Lard
firm. Tallow quiet.
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET-Ashes
quiet but steady. Sugar steady. Coffee firm. Lin.
seed Oil inactive. Rosin quiet but steady. Spirits
Turpentine-No sales. Petroleum steady.
Latest via Queenstown
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, Aug 23.-The
sales to-day were 1505 bales. including ZOO to spec
ulaors and exporters. Market closed buoyant at an
advance on the week.
BREADsTUFFS dull. except Corn, which is
steady.
PROVISIONS quiet.
PRODUCE quiet but steady.
LONDON MONEY MARX EFT Aus. o. r. NJ Con.
soils closed at 93l a. 93I for money.
AMERICAN SECURirIEs-Erie 20 a rs. Illinois
Central 10. "a 81 dis
August 23d.-Consols after official hours $50.
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MEMPHIS, Aug. 81.
The Bulletin of the Both learns from Mr..
~, recently prisoner at Little Rock, that
? rebel force at that place was 10000 strong.
my OF them were conscripts from sixteen TO
W years old, half armed, and commanded
Kirby Smith and Price.
he rebels are erecting Notifications on the
o,site side of the river, thirteen miles from
lie Rock.
is reported that Gen. Blunt is marching
olrchadelphia.
Ray says the people of Arkansas are
heily tired of the war, and would gladly
connder the protection ofthe Federal gov
ernht
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NEW YORK. Sept. /.
Cotton-more active and frmer at 65l q csc for
Middling Uplands.
Flour-State and Western less active, but prices
without material change, Superfne State 30 a
AS: Extra 90 65 a 80; Choice do 95 a s 10:
Southern unchanged: mixed to goods 10 q. 6 rs
Fancy and Extra 30 a IS; Canada steady com.
mon IS a IS; choice 90 a 90.
wheat-heavy and less active, but prices with
out change; Chicago Spring 80 a los; Milwaukee
Club 30 a OF: Winter Red Western Is a 20;
Amber Michigan Y g 2s; White Western q
a12s.
Corn-acfiye and a % better; Eastern 20 a n.
Beef-dull.
Pork-dull, hea y and lower.
sugars-sieady Porto RICO lls a Is; Muscoyadc
ga 1lss Hsvanae.
Molsss.s-quiet; so a 55c
frcights TO Liverpool-duli.
The Portland daily press., 1863-09-02

BOOKS REcEIvED.-"The New Gospel OF
Peace" according to st. Benjamin. From
BAILEY q Noyes, Exchange st. a
shoulder Straps,"a novel of New York
ana tne Army; BY Henry Moreford. From
Hall l.. Davis, and sanborn & Co.
MANUAL oil Instruction for Enlisting and
Discharging Soldiers" From Sanborn a Co.
Notices hereafter
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Only two towns, SO far as heard from, give
democratic majorities.
We have the Legislative vote of fifty towns.
Among the members elected are W. C. Smith,
of st. Albans; w. G. Shaw, Of Burlington;
Charles Reed, of Montpelier; l. S. Marcy, of
Royalton; o. p. Chandler, of Woodstock, and
S. M. Dorr, of Rutland.
The Senate will be unanimously Union, and
the three Congressman the same by from s.
600 to 5000 majority.
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TO THE AFFLICTED!
DIR. w. N. DEMING,
Medical Electrician.
No. m Ciapp's Block,

CORNER or CONGRESS AND ELH STREETS
WOULD respectfully announce 10 the citizens OF
w Portland aud vicinity. that be has been In TIN.
city four months. During that time have treated
q large number Of patients with wonderful success
aud curing persons such short space Of time that
the question is often asked do th.y STAY cured 10
this question will say that all that do hot stay
cured We will doctor the second time tor nothing
This. with the success have met with. is n sure
guarantee that our services appreciated. There
fore, lest patients should delay comi for fear
shall not STAY long enough to give the test. will
say that shall stay In this city at least until
next April.
DR. d. has been practical Electrician for twenty
years aud h also regular aduaied ply siean.
Electricity is perfectly adapted TO chronic diseases
in the form of nervous sick headache; neuralgia
Ia the head neck extremities; consumpt ion when
in the acute stages or where the lungs fully
involved; acute or chronic rheumatism scrouia. hip
diseases white swellings. spinal diseases
Of the spine. contracted muscles, distorted limbs
palsy paralysis. St Vitas' Dance d-a ness, STAN
mering or hesitancy Of speech dyspepsia indiges-
ton. constipation and liver complaint piles-we cure
every case that can be presented; asthma, bronchi
It's, structures of the chest and ali forms Of female
complaiuts
The Portland daily press., 1863-09-02

BE CAREFUDF YOUR BIRDs.-A bird,
probably Of the tcher species, has been COM
hitting destruch among the Canaries on
State Street. I were exhibited to us last
evening which otlged to different families
and which were led in their cages yester-
day afternoon, Images hanging from win
dows. The opersns of the butcher bird
were witnessed froan opposite dwelling
The fellow new one cages containing the
Canaries, and thruAis long, pointed bill at
them, striking whenr he could hit. Own
ers of Canaries in locality will do well
not to expose their hs until this butcher is
killed.
The Portland daily press., 1863-09-02

LEcrURE.-A very interesting lect NAV
be expected this evening from Rev. w.
Jones, at Mechanics Hall, on Amerie An
Equities. The lecture has been delisd in
other cities, and has received generaom-
mendation. Mr.. Jones comes TO us binp
letters from eminent persons as to his crsiI.
isy and standing, and we hope our citizenill
give him good house this evening.
The Portland daily press., 1863-09-02

DEsEKrERs--we understand that eigif
the conscripts at Maekie's Island deserted /,
evening. They effected their escape by $,
ing boat that had landed at the Island, a
making their way TO the opposite shore.
though strict search was Immediately ma
for them, yet, up to late hour last night,
one had been arrested.
The Portland daily press., 1863-09-02

CoNscRIPTs.-Sixtne cases were dispos-
ed Of yesterday BY thnrolling board. For
ty-lour were exempteor disability, one for
being over age, three. being only sons Of
aged and inirm parenone for being elect
ed by his mother to stay home, one for being
In the service March 3d,d one for aIienaee
Seven furnished substits, and three paid
the communication fee. lie men we're prin-
cipally from Harrison andisaeld.
The Portland daily press., 1863-09-02

IT A fracas occurred yesteriaon board
the Barge Comfort, as she was abb TO leave
the wharf with the Sons Of Tenpnce for
their excursion, between two men .htly in
toxicated, who got into fight Pc officer
Smith interfered and while he wascurinp
one OF the men, a third one came to,ir as
sistance. He, with the other two, over
powered, and all of them taken TO th.ckun
The Portland daily press., 1863-09-02

New STORE, NEW FIRAMessrs Feucbt.
wanger q zunder nave takthe store No. 81
midoie street, FOX biockaere they have
opened an extensive as wei. fashionable "a.
sortment Of dry goods. Thrm, until the
rebellion, were doing an exttve business in
Georgia in this line. They We now come
north, and as will be seen by Dir advertise.
ment, offer the Maine people ,sacements 70
visit their warehouse in this civ.
The Portland daily press., 1863-09-02

~ We learn that the new steamer General
Berry, belonging to Messrs. Ross & Sturdi-
want and others, of this city, has been charter
ed to the government, and will leave in a few
days for Newbern, N. c.
The Portland daily press., 1863-09-02

NEW YORK. Aug. 81.
Ship Jacob, stamler, which arrived here
to-day from Havre, reports Aug. 80 spoke an
English brig, who said that she had been
boarded by privateer that morning, and she
was then 20 miles distant.
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Collegiate aud Military school,

FTNiIS School will be re-opened, d. ", after the
Il vacation, on the 18th OF September, when all pu-
pills are required to be present at 0 A NJ.
limited number of boarders, under Is wears of
age, IL received in the Principals family. u $50
Catalogues and Reieren Lists can be obtained nj
the Office of the ChristiaR Mirror, Portland; and
the Principal expects TO be in Portland from the 9th
to the Sth of September.
f. R. HUMPHREYS, LII. D., Principal.
aug17 5w
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srOne hundred conscripts for the Sd Me.
regiment, left for Boston in the steamer last
evening. They were under charge of Capt.
John S. Moore.
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SALE OF TIMBER LANDS
BY UCTION

IN Saturday. the 9th day Of September next n
- the hour Of one O'Clock In the sfternoon 1t DER
Omce. 81 Sacrament street. the following TIMBER
LiMIrs on the S. Maurice Territory, bcIon rine
20 u me Estate OF the 81. Maurice Lumber Compsny
VIII De sold by Public Auction in the CRY on kOf
IREAL, by order of the Trustees, viz.
No. 1.-RAT RIVER. No. 1 North. containing .hovs
MY square miles. ~
No. 2-REAR Sr. MAURICE No wat .,,..s..--
about hf,y square miles
No. 3-REAR RAT RIVER No 1 yo-th so,,.,....
about nfty square miles
NO. 4-MEkIsAK, No. North, containing about
my square miles.
NO. 5-BosroNsArs. East half No. 2 North eo.-
tanning about twenty five square miles
No. 6-SHAwINIeAS, South half No. l West con.
tanning about twenty five square miles
NO. 1.-REAR ST. MAURICE, No. s West, CONTAINING
about fifty square miles.
No. SAMARITAN, No. 2 North West eontaipir.
about ffty square miles
NO. ST. MAURICE, No. East. containing about
fifty square miles.
The whole ON the terms and conditions to be made
known at the time Of sale.
JOHN LEENING Co,
augzs iwd Real Estate Agency.
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EDUCATIONAL.


consequence of mistake in the previous ad-
- vertsement of the time for the regular examine
uoh OF schoiars applying for admission to the Willis
ocnooI ior Girls, the Subcommittee on said school
VIII hold another examination at the School Room
O'Clock A. M. sentl ~
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-4rrir0i of the Jura.

FARTHER POINT, Sept. /.
otSship Jura, from Liverpool Aug. 20,
wa !donderry Aug. 81, passed this Point
Az N. Her advices are anticipated by
the Aca at Halifax.
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House nj Auction.

WE shall sell at Public Auction. on Friday, Sen.
~. temDer 4th, at O'Clock P. M, on the premi.
em ana Clark streets. 1t is one and half story.
moooen mouse with an addition. There 10 also
everything in and about the hopse ana s,orrSs n
terms easy and sale positive
HENRY BAILEY A co A,,,,S..~
Portland, Aug. 81, 1883 a.
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For the West CUR lBsocIsadina Squadron.

For fAe Vest GWIf BtocIadin0 Squadron.
WASHINGTON, Sept. l.
The supply steamer Bermuda will leave the
Philadelphia Navy Yard on the 18th inst, for
the West Gulf blockading squadron, touching
at Port Royal, Pensacola, and all the stations
of the squadron. An opportunity is thus offer
ed for sending letters.
The Portland daily press., 1863-09-02
F A X + 8

The above Steamers connect at st. John with Eu-
ropean and North American Railroad for all stations
to Shcdiac, ana from thence with Steamer West
moreland for Bedeque and Charlottetown, p. T. l.,
and Pictou vs., and with the Steamer Emperor for
Windsor and Halifax, Nova Scotia. aud with steam
for Fredericton Also at Eastport with stage for
Machias and with Steamer Queen for Calais and St.
Andrews, and at the latter place with N. Is. & &.
Railroad for Houlton AID Woodstock stations.
Through tickets will be sold board by the clerk,
at the agents office.
Returning will leave St. John for Eastport, Port
land and Boston. every Monday and Thursday morn
ing. at 8 O'Clock.
No campheDe, turpentine, oil of vitrol, or other
explosive bur ling fluid, materials which ignite by
friction, taken by this line.
Positively light not received after IN. M Mon
days and Thursdays. For further information APP
ply to &. G. EATON, Agent,
sepl Railroad Wharf Portland Me-
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Notice..

A YOUNG LADY desires to employ herself BY
N the day or by the week as Dress Maker, or on
plain sewing. Can be found at No. ll9 Bracket
street. div aug28
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" We are indebted to Turner's Eastern
Express agent for late copies of New Bruins
wick papers. sh
The Portland daily press., 1863-09-02

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 1.
Sales to-day of 5-20s amounted TO $3.50, 700.
Deliveries are made to July 9th.
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WASHINGTON. sept. L.
A report reached Washington to-day that
large number Of troops of the rebel army
yesterday crossed the Rappahannock at Port
Conway, for the purpose, it is supposed, of
ianking Gen. Meade. Although such move
ment is not impossible. the report needs con-
firmation
The Portland daily press., 1863-09-02

REMARKABLE CURE OF A CASE OF DROP
SY CURED By MRS. MANCHESTER.
This is to certify that have been cured of the
Dropsy of fifteen years standing by Mrs. Manches-
ter have been to ply sicians in Boston. New York
and Philadelphia. They all told me that they could
do nothing for me, unless they tapped me. and
sured me that by tapping could live but short
time. had made up my mind to go home and live
long as could with the disease and then die On
my way home stayed over night in Portland with
a friend of mine. and told them what my mind
in regard to my disease. They finally persuaded me
to go and see Mrs Manchester. She examined me
and told me my case exactly.
was so much astonshed to think that she told me
correctly, that told her that would take her medi
cines thaving the least faith that they would do
me any good. that should get the slightest relief
from any course whatever; finally took the mcdi-
cine and went home. In one week from the time
commenced taking the medicine, | had over three
gallons of water pass me in seven hours and my fell
low sufferers may be assured that it great relief
to me- had not been able TO lie down in bed at
night before this for two years Now can lie down
with perfect ease. l have taken her medicine for
eight months and am well any man could wish
to be- and no signs of dropsy. i would advise all
that are sick TO go aud consult Mrs Manchester
even if they have been given up by other ply
sicians. have sent her a number of of other
diseases, and she has cured them also. Go and see
for yourselves. had no faith, but now my faith
cannot be shaked in her skill in telling and curing
disease.
CHARLES s. HARMON,
SARAH L. HARMON,
MARY A. HARMON.
Bangor, Maine, april I'd.
OFFICE HoURs-From A. NJ. till 5 P. n.
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A CARRIAGE TRIMMER. who is good worl
IA man, and to whom the highest price will b,
paid. get good situation at No. l62 Middle st
Apply soon. je2 eodtf
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Evening Work ,

VOUNG and active journeyman CARPENTERS
Il can find employ ment evenings, from to 10 or II
O'Clock, on application at the office of the
CAHOON MANUFACTURING CO.,
sep1 If SO Federal Street.
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Private school.

n HANSON, late principal ofthe High School
81 for Boys, will open School for pupils of both
sexes at his residence, 81 Congress street. on Mon
DAY, SEPTEMBER !. Pupils may spend the usual
school hours at his ROOM come 10 recte as their
parents choose. Tuition. $40. per quarter of ten
weeks. A few boarding scholars can be accommo-
dated. For terms, apply to j. H. HANSON, Port
land. aup3I div
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Stock Market.
NEW XQRE Sent 1

THE REcAPrURED PRISONERS. We learn
that the Collector Of Customs reported TO the
Secretary Of the Treasury the facts In relation
to the reeapture of Lieutenants Alexander and
Thurston by the Cutter J. c. Dobbin, and that
the Secretary Of the Treasury has advised the
Collector that the Secretary of War requests
that the prisoners and the boat may be deliv-
cred to the commanding officer OF Fort War
rem. OFT this fact Colonel Daimock was yes
terday advised, who will remand them to that
Fort this time, we hope, for safe keeping.
- The Labrador fishery iskaid to be very
encouraging. The catch of Goldfish is good
many boats averaging 200 quintals each.
sH- Rev. A. NJ Haskell. of Salem, Mass,
has been drafted, examined, accepted, and is
going to the war.
sy- Russell, the former correspondent of
the London Times, says that it requires sim
mense faith to believe that the South can con-
tinue her resistance to the North in the field"
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International Steamship Co.
EAsTPORT, CALAIS Il ST. JOHN.
Two Trips a Week !!

aa. Szsss On and after Thursday, April eth
kGES&zt> the Steamer NEW ENGLAND, Capt
etSSSl9c-@ Z. Field and Steamer n sw BRuNs-
WICK, Capt Il. b. Winchester, viii leave Railroad
Wharf, foot of State St. every Monday and Thurs
day, at O'Clock 7. NJ, for Eastport and ST. John.
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ONE or THE GREATEST CURES on RECORD
Mas. MAScHEsrER-Dear Madam Thinking
statement OF my may be OF service TO Others
similarly afflicted. I hasten to give il to you.
This Is briefly my easel was taken sick about Is
months ago with the Liver Complaint in very bad
form. applied to four different ply sicisns but re-
ceived benefit until called you. At that time
had given up business. and in a very bad state
but after taking your medicine for short time be-
gan 10 recover, and in two months I was entirely
well. and had gained several pounds of flesh, and
truly say that by your skill perfectly heal
thy man. JOSEPH DAVIS.
Boston Mime Depot, Portland, Ne.
The Portland daily press., 1863-09-02

Reported Endearor to Outttank the Army of
Potomac,
The Portland daily press., 1863-09-02

The Rheumatic the equity. the lame and the lazy
leap with joy, and move with the agility and elastic
ity of youth; the heated brain is cooled the frost
bitten limbs restored. the uncouth deformities re-
moved; fantness converted TO vigor, weakness to
strength; the blind made to sec. the deaf hear aud
the palsed form to move upright the blemishes of
youth obliterated the accidents of mature life
prevented; the caamities of old age obviated, and
an active circulation maintained.
DIES
Who have cold hands and feet; weak stomachs;
lame and weak backs; nervous and sick headache;
dizziness and swimming in the head. with indges-
ton and constipation of the bowels; pain in the side
and back: lercorrh9a. Tor whites); falling of the
womb with internal cancers; tumors, polypus and
that long train diseases will find in Electric
ity a sure means of cure For painful menstruation
too profse menstruaton and all of those long line
of troubles with young ladies. Electricity is a certain
specific, and will in short time, restore the sufferer
to the vigor of health.
eH-We hare an Electro Chemical Apparatus for
extracting Mineral Poison fr,'m the system, such as
Mercury, Anthony, Arsenic, &c. Hundreds who
troubled with stiff joints weak backs and vari-
GUS other difficulties. the direct cause of which, in
nine of ten is the effect of poisonous drugs
be restored TO tural strength and vigor by the
use of from five to eight Baths.
Office hours from O'Clock A. NJ. to P. NJ; IL to
6; and to p. M
Consultation Free jy14 isedtf
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Carriage trimmer Wanted.

OFFICE HoURs-From A. N. till P. n.
aug17 ms outal ed
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AUCTION SALES.
Sale Of Real Estate, Stock, &c. nj
AmcfiOm

WE shall sell at Public Auction, on Thursday.
W september g. at the house of JOSEPH A. Mos.
e. on Beach Ridge, Scarboro', about one mile be-.
yong Lings Irotung Course, commencing ct o..
clock L. M, about twelve acres woodland mo.flv
covered with spruce growth; about thirtyaye tons
hay; one yoke oxen, five years old; one yoke OXEN.
four years old; one horse, wagon and barness IN
mich cows. two will come in this Fall &c &o ssie
positive. MI. Moses is a Conscript and will 70.
HENRY BAILEY & CO., Auotiopeers.
Aug. 81, 1868. dIws