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EX XCIS T. TAX.
INTERNAL REVENUE.
ASSESSORS OFFICE, }
LIST Collection District. Ne, :
poRrLNND ADril II. 1864. y

lst Collection District Me-,
PORTLAND. April II, 1863.
CECTI0N Is of the" Excise Tax" Act, passed
- March 3, 1863, makes important changes
in the system Of licenses. Ii provides "That
the several assessors shall. on the first Monday
of May next, and ON the first Monday of May
in each succeeding year, direct and cause the
several assistant assessors TO proceed through
every part of their respective districts, and in
quire after and concerning all persons being
within the assessment districts where they res
pectyely reside. and liable TO license duty un-
der the provision of this act, or of the act to
which this is in addition, and assess such per-
sons rs in said acts is required. Aud all lcens-
Is assessed shall continue in force until the first
day of May next succeeding. And all licenses
granted after the first day Of May in any year,
shall expire on the first day OF May following,
and shall be issued upon the payment OF rata
ble proportion of the whole amount of duty
imposed for such license; and each license so
granted shall be dated on the first day of the
month in which ii is issued;- ;-Prorifei, That
any person, firm, or corporation that on The
first day Of Nay merit shall hold an uRerpirei
license, shall be assessed rdtd6le proportion
for the time betirsen heerpirdtiOR OF the license
and hs first dGyQ May, eighteen hundred and
sirty-foHT.
All persons, firms, and corporations liable to
be assessed By the provisions of the above quot
ed section, and all persons liable 10 pay n tax
on "Iaeoms" by the provisions of Section 90
of the Act of July LIST, 1862, are hereby noti-
aed that the Assistant assessors for the several
divisions in this District, will on the first day of
May next, commence To proceed through their
respective divisions, for the purposes named in
said sections, and tor the purpose OF Assisting
those who, on said first day ofMay, may "own,
possess, or keep any carriage, yacht, billiard
table, or plate of gold or silver" as provided
by Section II OF the Act Of July 1, 1862
Should any Of the persons, firms, or corpora
tions liable TO be assessed as aforesaid be over
looked by the assistants in the performance of
their duty, such are reminded that they are
none the less liable for the penalties prescribed
in said acts, fthey fail to make applications for
license, or render the "iists" required.
Owls NArH'L q. MARSHALL. Assessor.
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NOTICE.
HORACE PIPER,
Bookseller n Sf0ttOsses',
RldlrfQrl. Ne. -.---

A fine assortment OF Bibles School, Music, and
Miscellaneous Books also. Blank Books. station.
cry OF all kinds, Wrapping Paper. Pocket Cutlery,
&C. constantly for SALE at the lowest prices at his
Bookstore. No. 2, Crystal arcade.
.SYr Any book not on hand will DO furnished at
the shortest notice. lyr5
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SIMBUCT VINE
Celebrated In Europe for Its medicinal and bench
cial qualities ms gentle Stimulant, Tonic, Durct.
10 and Sudorinc. highly esteemed by eminent ply
and by some OF the first families IN Europe and
America.
10 has no equal, causing an appetite and building
up the system being entirely q pure wine ola most
'"''"'' ~ Asa DIURETIc.
Il imparts healthy action OF the Gland. and Md
neys, and Urinary Organs. very beneficial In Drop
sy, Gout and Rheumatic Affections.
SPEER'S VINE
Is not n mixture or manufactured article. but Is
pure, from the Juice OF tho Portugal Sambucus
grape, cultivated In New Jersey. recommended by
Chemists and Physicians as possessing medical
superior 10 any other Wines In use and
nm excellent article for all weak and dcbilitated
persons, and the aged and lnarn, Improving the
appetite and bcncntting ladies and children.
ALADIES' VINE,
Because II will not inoxcate as other wines, rs u
contains no mixture Of spirits or other liquors. and
admired for Its rich. peculiar flavor and nutrsive
imparting healthy tone u the digest
I've organs, and blooming, son, and healthy skin
aud complexion.
WE REFER TO
n few we'll known gentlemen and physicians who
have tried the Wlnei
Gen Winfield scott.USA, Dr Wilson, nth St. NY
Dr ] Chiffon. N Y city, DIR Douyherty,'
DR. Parker, N city, Dr Parish. Philadelphia.
eI- None genuine without the signature OF AL
FIRED sPEER. Passaic, N. j." Is over the cork of
each bottle.
MIKE ONE TRIAL or THIS VINE.
For sale by J. Sawyer. VI. d., and q. II. Carlton
Co.. Biddeford, and S.S Mitchell. Saco. Trade sup.
piled by ~. ~ NAY, Portland. and all wholesale
dealers In Boston.
A. SPEER. Proprietor.
ylneyard-lassaic, N.J'
Johr m For. P%f.. Agent for France and Gertna.
ny. "9'
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PILES CURED. no llTNBUG.

The subscriber would inform tho public that he
has discovered q remedy which speedily cures the
most obstinate cases OF this distressing complaint
II Is an internal medicine Is purely vegetable, and
perfectly simple and safe for the most delicate pa
ticnt. We put IL up In mailable foru with direc.
tions for preparing (Which is only TO steep IT, aud
other necessary directions and on the receipt Of
one dollar we will forward a package to any ad
dress by mail, post paid
Trial packages will be mailed on the receipt Of
~ cents, In stamps or change. Full particulars
can bo obtained on addressing the proprietor with
a stamp enclosed. JOHN MORRILL,,
Iyr2s Medical Chemist, Lewiston. Me.
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HcynbOId,s Rose WHsh.


An excellent Lotion for Diseases of Syphil-
itic nature. and as an injection in Diseases of
the Urinary Organs, arising from habits OF dis
sipation. used in connection with the Extracts
Buchu aud Sarsaparilla, in such diseases rs rec
ommended.
Evidence of the most responsible and reliable
character will accompany the medicines.
Certificates Of Cures,
From eight to twenty years standing. with names
known to SCiENCE IND FAME.
For medical pIGPsrt,es @ of 8UcHU' see Dispense
See Professor DEWEES' valuable works on the
Practice OF Physic
See remarks made by tho late celebrated Dr..
PHYSICH, Philadelphia.
See remarks made by DR.. EPHRAIM MeDOW.
ELL, n celebrated Ply yslclan, and Member OF the
ROYAL College OF Surgeons, ireland. and published
In the Transactions of the Hing and Queens Jour.
nal
See MedIco-Chirurgical Review, published by
BENJAMIN TRApERS, Fellow OF the Royal Col
Sec most Of the late Standard Works on Medicine.
Eri,aet Buehu, sl.oopsr bottle, or sir for $500.
" Sdrsdpnii,d, 100 500
Improved Rose Wash, 80 $50.
clent 20 the most obstinate cases II directions
are adhered TO.
Delivered to any address, securely packed from
observation.
=. Describe symptoms In all communications
Cures guaranteed. Advice gratis.
AFFIDAVIT.
Personally appeared before me, an Alderman Of
the city OF Philadelphia II. T. IEi.aBoLp, who, be.
in. duly sworn doth say. his preparations contain
no narcotic no mercury, or other injurious drugs
but are purely vegetable. H.T. HELMBoLD.
Sworn and subscribed before me. this I'D day Of
November. 1884. WM. p. HBBIRD,
Alderman, Ninth street, above Race, Phia.
Address Letters for. information In confidence,
IT, r.. HELMBOLD, cAsmisf
Depot loi South Tenth ST.. below Chestnut, Phiia.
Bsrars Of coanisrfs'f' and UnPri"eipied Dealers,
Who endeavor to dispose "of nsir orR" and other
articles on the reputation attained by
IIelmbolds Genuine Preparations.
Extinct Buchu,
Ssrsaparilla,
Improved Rose Wash.
Sold by all Druggists every where
Ask for Hsimtoid's-Tass No 0ih,r.
Cut out the advertisement, and send for Il, and
o. old Imposition and Exposure. lyris
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REMOVAL.

HAvING removed from her old stand on
Ill Laconia street to rooms
OVER wM. X. FOGG's STORE,
on LIBERTY STREET,
Shall, with tho assistance OF Miss Allen, do
Dress Making, Pinking. &C., in oil its varieties.
We cordially invite our old friends and the pub
lie generally to our new rooms, and we hope by
close attention to business to secure fair share
Of patronage. MRS. Z. LUMB'
s. NJ. ALLEN.
Biddeford. April II, 1868. 6wi7'
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ACCOMPLISHED At LAST.
perfect working patent
CHU nj!

~ .AA ~ - - -
rpIIE Fowler & Walter Churn. patented July 3Oth,
J. 1861, since which the sales have been beyond
comparison, Is the most labor-saving and valuable
achievement which has been invented for many
years Dairymen and farmers have long looked,
almost dscouraging for something In the way OF
Churns that will supersedc the old.fash0ned dash
churn, and render the work OF churning easy.
ure I'm some one or more respects. This churn Is
claimed, and acknowledged by some of the largest
dairymen In New York State to bc perfect In every
particular.
WHAT MAKES 1T PERFECT'
Docs Il work easy! Very. Will IL make butter
auickl In from To minutes. VIII II make good
butter, The very best Docs II get all the butterl
Six per cent more than any other churn lsit
handy and easy to clean! Easier than the old
dash churn.
Tho foregoing statements are substantlated by
certificates from prominent dairymen In Cortland
and other counties n. Y. and by Farmers In YORK
County, Maine. who have thoroughly tested this
who have bought butter made by Fowler & Walter
Churn which they pronounce the best grade offered
In market.
The patentees OF this invention know that they
has been so declared by Agricultural Societies ev-
cry where that II has been exhibited Its sale has
been unprecedented They defy condemnatio up
on thorough trial. and ask farmers and others In.
tercsted In important inventions to witness the op
Grafton of this novel and complete churn, as they
this chuTn over all Others, by actual experiment.
FOWLER & WALTER, Patentecs;
Homer, MY.
c3- Having purchased tho right OF this churn
for The State Of Maine, We are prepared to furnish
W. SOULE & BROTHER,
Proprietors ana Manufacturers,
4i-iy Blddeford, Maine.
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Farm for Sale in Kcnnebunk.

fuTIll lOf NulC Ill hCIllicuttllh'
+ OFFER for sale my farm, situated in
/ Kcnnebunk on the West side of Mousam
River. ON tide water. and bounded half mile
by said river.
Said farm contains about so acres of land. of
which 10 acres is salt marsh, l2 acres wood,
and the remainder upland tillagc, and cuts 80
tons of hay.
The buildings are one story dwelling house,
clrriagc-house with corn chamber, wood-house
and large barn; all in good condition, with
about one hundred loads of manure in the barn
yard.
Three acres Of the marsh is dyked and would
make n good cranberry meadow.
The facilities for procuring sea weed by boat
ing or teams is unsurpassed.
Should the purchaser wish for more wood
land will sell one lot Of 40 acres, or one of 100
acres adjoining, at q low price.
The proximity of this farm 10 the village, the
sea, and To the school house in District No. 4,
which is on the premises, make 1t desirable
locality for IN enterprising farmer.
will also sell the farming tools on the place
including one of Woods Zone horse moving
machines"
For further particulars inquire of the sub
scriber ut the grist mill in Kcnnebunk village,
or ON the premises.
AUGUSTUS F. w0RMW00D.
Kenncbunk, April, 1863. 4wl7*
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Portland and N. Y. Steamers!
SEMI.WEEKLY LINE.

The splendid and fast Steamships
4@NeS Chcua penke, Capt. Willetts, and
NEaIM& Pa rLer.burg, Capt. Hoffman, will
E33SS1I1 until further notice run rs follows
Leave Browns Wharf, Portland, every Wednes.
North River. New York, every Wednesday and Sat.
urday, at o'clock p. M.
These vessels are fitted up with fine accommoda-
safe and comfortable route for travellers between
New York and Maine.
Passage, $500, including Fare and State Rooms.
Goods forwarded by this line 10 and ffom Mon.
treal, Quebec, Bangor. Bath, Augusta, Eastport
and st. John.
shippers arc requested TO send their Freight to
the Steamer as early 3P. H. on the day that they
leave Portland.
For Freight or Passage apply to
EMERY & FOX, Browns Wharf. Portland.
II. Is. CROMWELL& Co., No. sc West Street, Now
York.
Portland. Dec. 8, 1862. IS
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q a r p EFT 8

ALTHOUGH prices have doubled to import or
n manufacture, We have n very complete stock
nurchased before the rise, and are able 10 supply
our customers for the present Mt very mueh under
the ruling rates.
yrv Enxlasd Carpet Ce@paay. Ham
ever street, Boston. 3wl3
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HeInibOld'S EGt. BMchW

rs THE GREET DiURE7IC.
and il is certain to have the desired effect in all
Diseases for which il is recommended.
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sACO AND BIDDEFoRD
GAS LIGHT COMPANY.

rrHE Stockholders Of the Saco and Biddc-
ford Gas Light Company are hereby noti-
fed that their ANNUAL MEETING for ths
choice of Officers, and for transaction Of such
other business as may come before the Meeting,
will he held at the Manufacturers Bank, in Saco.
ON MONDAY, APRIL 10th, ls6S at a. o'clock
p. NJ. Il: S0aMMaN' N,erk'
.Saco, April sth, 1868. tdi7
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PORTLAND AND BOSTON LINE.
MMER ARIA NGEME ENT!!

The splendid new sca-g going Steam.
3Sx06 ers Forest City, Lcwistou. and
EJSNM will until further no.
E2Ssfse3tlc tlce run as follows,
Leave Atlantic Wharf Portland. every Monday
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, at Q
o'clock r. NJ, and Central Wharf. Boston, every
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Fri.
day, at O'Clock 7. NJ
Farc-In Cabin, SI.2j. On Deck, sl.00.
N. B. Each boat is furnished with large number
of State Rooms, for the accommodation of ladies
and families and travellers are reminded that by
taking this llne much saving OF time and expense
will bc made. and that the Inconvenience OF arri.
wing In Boston ut lato hours Of the night will be
avoided.
The boats arrive In season for passengers TO take
the earliest trains out OF the city.
The Company arc not responsible for baggage to
an amount exceeding $50 In value and that person.
al unless notice is given and paid for at the rate OF
one passenger for every $500 additional value.
81 Freight taken as usual 80
Portland. Nay Is, 1860. AIR
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still More Testimony.

ANROyER. n. H.. Oct. u, 1859.
Messrs. y. W. FOwle Co., BOstOni Gentlelnen-
have an earnest desire that all persons suffering
from pulmonary complaints should know the won
derfu virtues OF Dr. Uistar's Baisart Of Uid cher
Nv, and make the following statement with the
hope that some skcptical person may he Induced
90 give IL trial.
Six years since I was attacked with violent
cough, and resorted TO physicians, .lrsi at hOme
aud next abroad, OF acknowledged skill and repu
tatlon and made use of many patent medicines,
hut the result Of all this only OOsencd the purse
strings, riihOHt hs shgAted ksHgff,
The disease augmentins 10 such degree rs to
defy the skill OF the physicians and the hopes OF
friends, l was induced rs a iIsi resort 10 make a
trial Of your popular Balsam, without any conn.
dence In it, merits NJ that had been DESTROYED by
numberless trials OF advertised nostrums. But the
effect was magical! Ny friends were again hope
full and was astOnished at the rapid Change. The
racking cough the severe pain In my side, and del
uging night-Sweats. which had reduced he almost
Co skeleton, abated, and was soon In hir way
of recovery, and by continued use OF the remedy
was restored Ia good health.
Yours, very truly, GEO. w. CHASE,
Prepared by SETH W. fowLE 4 CO, Boston,
and for sale by druggists every where. i6-3m
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FINE CARPETS CHEAP.

OVER 5000 pieces of Fine English Tapestry
" Brussels-bought before the rise--and will be
cut up in quantities to suit our customers ut much
less than the market prices.
NEW ENGLAND CARPET CO.,
70 Hanover Street, BOSTON.
One price and cash systems strictly adhered 10.
3Wl7
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Coughs, Colds and Lung Diseases.

Coughs. Colds, bronchitis, Asthma, whooplng
Cough, Group, Diseases OF the Throat, Chest and
Lungs, however long standing and severe in enar-
aetcr, arc quickly cured by that long tried, Ell.
Client and faithful remedy
wIsTARs BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY.
The universal opinion fully aeeords with that
lately expressed by the "ssratOsian," which says;
"wistar's Balsam has achieved many remarkable
cures OF Pulmonary disorders-its success being 50
great that taken In time II Is deemed n sPechc."-
The thousands u Certificates iu the hands OF the
propretors from those who from long suffering dis
case have been redeemed, resencrated, disen'
thralled !" and now by this remedy enjoy Immunity
from pain and suffering are still better evidences
af the fact
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.ia{IAl.lS|h.
DIR. T.. q. GOuLD,s

DIR. f.. G.. GOULD'S
PIN w Q r NJ 50 z II q Z
Is the first and only remedy ever offered 70 the
public for the sfectual removal or the Ascarii.s,
or Pin Worms from the human systsm: The bish
reputation n has established In the last two Year,,
ami the fact that 10 Is last superseding all other
worm remedies, Is the best test OF It's great vert
It affords Relief in tw.n,I:fssr he.ss.
nad aa Eatitc Care ts Warranted
when taken according 10 directions, which accom-
psny each bottle.
This syrup IL also q most valuable family CO
thHrthic. TO be always used when physic required,
gives tone 10 the stomach and bowels assisting ma
ture In her efforts 10 restore health. ne purely Of
Vegetable Erhsen, ssd airsys sefs and reliable.
q. ifERvEY, Sole Proprietor.
Sold In Boston by GEO. c. GOODWIN 4 co, "
Marshall street, and other Wholesale Druggists.
AZ retail by A. Sawyer, w. @. Dyer,C II. Carlton
a Co, Biddeford. 6m5i
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BLOOD! BLOOD BLOOD
Helmbold's Highly Concentrated Compound
Fluid Extract Sarsapacilla.
SYPHTITS-

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 torn of Ulcers
Helmbold's Extract Sarsaparla purifcs the
Blood, and removes all Scaly Eruptions of the
Skin, giving to the Complexion Clear and
Healthy Color. II being prepared expressly for
this class of complaints. its Blood Purifying
Properties are preserved to greater extent
than any other preparation of Sarsaparlla.
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m- Choice Family Groceries,

which will be sold at tho LOWEST Market Price.
Grateful for the liberal patronage of his friends
and patrons in the past, Mr.. York would respect
FULLY solicit continuance Of the same.
Biddeford April IL, 1869, l7tf
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Fine Tapestry Carpets.

poyAL VELVET MEDALI0Ns AND BRnS.
IL sEIS are selling at low prices by the NEW
ton. One price and casa systems strictly odaered TO-
3wl7
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Females, Females,
OLD OR YOUNG, SINGLE, MARRIED, OR
cONTRMpL ATING MARRIAGE,

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, lrregularity,
Painfulness, or Suppression of the customary
Eyacuatons, liberated or Schirrous state OF
the Uterus, LeuchorrhGa or Whites, Sterility,
and for all complaints incident to the sex, wheth-
err arising from Indscretion, Habits of Dissipa-
ton, or in the
Decline or Change of Life.
SEE SYMPTOMS ABOvg.
NO FAMILY SHOULD BE WITHOUT 1T.
Take no Bal.am, Mercury or Unpleasant Med
icne for Unpleasant and Dangerous Diseases
HelmbOId's Extract BuChu
CURES
secret DiSc ses
in all their stages; at little expense; little or
no change in diet; no Inconvenience,
AND NO EXPOSURE.
II causes frequent desire, and gives strength
TO Urinate, thereby removing distractions, pre-.
venting and curing Structures of the Urethra,
allaying pain and inflammation, so frequent In
this class of diseases, and expelling Poisonous,
Diseased and Worn-Out Matter.
Thousands upon thousands who have been
the victims OF
O u A G X 5,
and who have paid hcary fees to be cured IN q
short time. have found they were deceived, and
that the "Poison" has, by the use of "Power-
full Astringents," been dried up in the system,
to break out in an aggravated firm, and
PERHAPS AFTER MARRIAGE.
U 8 z
HcImbOItl'S Extract BUChU
For all Affections and Diseases of
THE URN AIRY ORG ANS,
whether existing in Male or Female, from
whatever cause originating, aud
No Matter of Ho,o Long Nanding'
Diseases of these Organs require the aid of
DIURETIC.
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81 POsrrns printed at this Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-01-28
LATER FROM EUROPE.

The steamer Saxonia, from Southampton ~ |
the 18th inst, has arrived at New York.
It was again rumored that the Emperor n,
poleon had renewed the proposal for Joint
mediation in the American war, bnt the Lon.
don Observer says that no sue. offer,has been
made to England, and that the Emperor dis
tinctly intimated to Mr. Dayton, the American
Minister. his refusal to submit any proposition
for settlement of the American dispute
The Times thinks the only way to settle til,
DISPUTE would be for the Federal Government
to dissolve itself and declaring the sovereig On In
dependence of each State, leave each perfectly
untrammelled to form It's own connexions for
the future-a position OF affairs Which might
enable, under mutual compromises, new Fed
Grafton to be formed that should again com.
prise the whole OF them.
The Metropolitan Railway has been open.
ed in London.
At the opening Of the Legislative Chamber
in France the Emperor said the condition Of
France would be hourishing Il the American
war had not dried up one OF the most fruitful
sources Of industry: and announced that a
public grant would be asked for the rellet OF
the cotton operatives.
In regard to American affairs. he said: i
have ATTEMPTED to send beyond the Atlantic
advice inspired by sincere sympathy: but the
great maritime powers, not thinking it advlsa
BE as yet to act in concert with ne, | am
obliged to POSTPONE to a more suitable oppo':
tunity an offer Of mediation, the object Of
which was to stop the effuslon OF blood and
prevent the exhaustion or America, whose 1u-
tune cannot be looked upon with indifference;
The Swiss Federal Assembly opened on the
18th Without entering into particulars on
American affairs, the President expressed the
hope that the Union would be able to MAINTAIN
its vitality without foreign intervention.
LIVERPOOL, Jan. l4.-The cotton market
has been irregular and dnll with a declining
tendency, but the close indicates reaction
under the influence Of advices from America.
Flour is quiet but steady. Wheat higher but
steady. Corn is frmer at prices 81. to Cd.
American stocks have an upward tendency.
United States SKIES have advanced per cent.
and Pennsylvania bonds per cent