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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-10-16
Supreme Judicial Court.


OCTOBER TERM-RIcE j., PRESIDING.
THURspAY-The case of Hovey '. Hobson
was very unexpectedly brought to conclusion
yesterday, by Judge Rice ordering non-suit
to be entered, on motion Of Mr.. Rand, coun-
sci for defendent, to which plaintiff excepted.
The unexpected termination OF the case
brought the court all sup standing" as the
members Of the bar, supposing the case would
occupy two days, had not prepared any of
their cases for trial. Under these circum-
stances, Judge Rice adjourned the court to
0 o'clock Tuesday morning.
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SALE OF REAL EsTATE.-Capt. VIM. Ross
has purchased Of Messrs. Cummings & Brock,
. brick dwelling house on the northeast side
OF Myrtle street, for the sum Of $4,000.
Nj. Willard w. Harris has sold to Mr..
Christopher c. Daley, the brick house former
ly owned by Capt. c. NJ. Davis, on WiImot
street, for the sum of $4,000. Real estate is
squite active in this city at the present time
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From California.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. Is.
The long detention and stoppage of several
California bound ships enroute from New York
and Boston, at Rio Janerio and Valparaiso,
coupled with the loss, by capture, of four clip
pers, and the laundering of the Donohi off
Cape Horn, are beginning to have their legiti-
pie goods usually supplied almost exclusively
from Atlantic ports are running low in stock,
and some leading articles are now quite out Of
the market. Prices in consequence are well
sustained.
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FEMININEs ON A RAMPAGE.-A fight be-
tween two Irish females took place yesterday
morning, on Danfor tn street. There was no
small amount of scratching and pulling hair,
and some little fisticuffing. Both of them at
one time tumbled into the gutter. There was
some obstruction Of crinoline, and one OF the
combatants came out Of the contest with a
shocking bad" bonnet. One of the parties
was arrested by the police.
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From, Charleston,

NEW YORK, Oct Is.
A letter written on board the gunboat Paul
Jones, of Charleston harbor 9th, says, as we
were steaming out Of Charleston we passed
the Passaic, just returning from Port Royal,
and looking as good as new. She was to take
the place Of the Montauk, which we were
towing out. While taking observation with
the glass could see the city plainly, and the
houses very distinctly. saw two large ocean
steamers lying at the wharves, and also several
ships, and we are sure Of some prize money
when the place is taken.
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Horse Railroad Meeting.

The Stockholders of the
~ Gisialfffk> Portland Forest Avenue
EHE.s1=Id Railroad Company are here
=Q0Z1-ez2.zzH-by notified to meet at the
office of Allen Haines, No. Middle Street on
Thursday, October I'D, 1868, at O'Clock 7. NJ, 10
act upon the blowing articles:
First-To sec whether the Stockholders will assent
to and accept the location of their Railroad in the
City of Portland, as provided in and by an order
passed by the Mayor and Aldermen, Sept 49, 1868.
Seeond-To see whether the Stockholders will as
sent to and accept the location of their road pro-
vided in and by order passed By the Mayor and
Aldermen October 9Th, 1868.
7hird-To act upon any other business that may
legally come before them.
Per order of the Directors
oetl4 did NJ G. PALMER, Secretary.
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PERsoNAL-We had the pleasure of meet
ing yesterday, John rockingham, Esq, Of
Montreal, formerly of this city. He informed
us that at the last accounts, his son, Frederick
rockingham, recently Pastor of Park Street
Church, was in Switzerland, on his way home
via Paris and London. He has made an ex-
tensive tour in Europe, besides visiting Egypt
and the Holy Land, and spending some time
in the latter.
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The p1r.1a or shelby. Ra;aer.-c Convention

The P1rsxd Of Shelbu's Raiders- Contention
OF Freedmen.
st. LOUIS, Oct. l5
Several squads of Shelby's raiders crossed
the Pacific railroad to-day on their way South,
pursued by Gen. Browns cavalry. Shelby's
raid is at an end and his forces are scattered
in every direction.
An invitation TO the friends of freedmen in
the slave States to meet in convention at
Louisville. on the Sth of January next, to con-
suit together and take action, appears in the
Democrat to-day, signed by several Congress
men and other prominent gentlemen Of this
State
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PennsyIraaia Election.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. Is.
The Bulletin figures up for Curtin MAORI
ty Of 19,439, with twenty-seven counties to
hear from, which last year gave Democratic
majority Of 1851.
The Union League have reports from most
OF the State, and, giving the majorities claimed
by the Democrats in the balance of the State,
figure up as follows Curtin, 55,30s; Wood
ward, "a $3.50; Curtin's majority: 20,422
Returns from Monroe county complete give
Woodward POPS majority.
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Academia lad named Babb, said to be-
long in Saccarappa, while witnessing the trot-
ting match yesterday afternoon, stepped out
out on the track after two of the horses had
passed, not noticing that there was another
coming along. He was struck by the latter,
knocked down, and run over by the gig. He
was picked up and examined by surgeons who
were present. Fortunately no bones were
broken, though he was badly bruised.
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From Knorrilie, Tenn.- Decisive Morcnsents
In Prcgress-Shirmishing near the Tasoo.
NEW YoRL. Oct. Is.
A special dispatch from Knoxville, Tenn.
dated the 18th, has the following important
information:
Military matters bid fair to become inter-
esting. Braggs advance is reported crossing
the Hiawasse in considerable force. Our cav
airy have fallen back from Calhoun TO the
Sweet Water, and the rebels entered Athens
this morning. Something decisive is expect
ed Immediately.
Our advance skirmished yesterday with
Jones', near the Yazoo. The rebels fell back
from Blue Springs to Carter, on the Watamin-
20 River, where they are entrenched.
The situation we cannot give, but it is con-
fdently believed the rebels will not again be
permitted to escape them. Their original
number OF 5000 has been increased by REIN
forcements to about S,0c0
Athens is y point on the Virginia and Ten
nessee River, between Knoxville and Chatta-
nooga."
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The Situation Of the africa.

ST. JOINS, N. f., Oct. 10.
The steamship Africa is beached in shell
tered place at the head of the harbor. 1t is
impossible to ascertain the extent of damage
until divers arrive from Halifax. A portion
of the stem and keel forward is entirely gone
A portion of the keel from the stern post is
also gone She received other damages amid
ships. The passengers are provided for on
shore.
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"THE PROPHETS, WHERE ARE THKYT-
We believe that Mr.. vallandigham will be
chosen Governor of the great state Of Ohio by
an unprecedented majority, and that no event
could be more salutary for the peace and well
fare Of the country Bostop Cop, June 10.
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cF We learn by letter received in this
city day or two since. that Gen. Dix and
staff, who are on a tour of inspection of the
forts on our coast, will be in this city on Mon
day or Tuesday of next week
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Municipal Court--Oct. Is.

Serena Z. Coolidge, a young woman about
IS years of age, pleaded guilty to larceny of
$40. U. 5. Treasury note from Mary A. Snow.
She was sentenced to sixty days Imprisonment
in the County jail.
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J- We would invite attention of the low
ers of fine arts, to the splendid engravings al
the store Of Larrabee, No. 60 Exchange street.
1t is the richest lot ever brought TO this city.
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The Pmrswif Of Wheeier-Run,ored Retreat of
Gen. Bragg.

zen. bragg.
New YORK, Oct. Is.
A special dispatch to the Times dated Ste
venson, Ala, to-day, says: 1.-The situation
continues interesting. Heavy rains have rails
ed the Tennessee river. The rebel General
Wheeler re-crossed the Tennessee at Muscle
shoms City pursued by our troops. He was
driven from Huntsville by brigade of our
cavalry.
Refugees who come into our lines report
that Bragg is moving back, apparently because
Of the exhaustion of the country in which he
has been living. Though this is not good au-
thority there is reason to believe the enemy
are on the move.
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sv-"The Shadow of Ashly dyat," by Mrs.
Henry Wood, and Bensley story of to-day,
by the author of "Life before him." have
been received by Augustus Robinson 81 Ex-
change ST
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LEvEE AT CITY HALL The Cumberland
County Agricultural and Portland Horticul-
tural Socities' Levee will take place at the
new City Hall, this friday evening. Dane
ing will commence at s o'clock. Music by
Chambers Brass Band. Cards of admission,
twenty-five cents, to be had at Lowell & Sent
er's and at the door. Members tickets will
not take them to the Leyee,
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MEETINGS.
Widows Wood society.

FTNHE Annual Meeting OF the Portland Widows
Il Wood Society" for the choice of officers aud
the transaction of such other business may legal
ly come before them will take place ON Wednesday
evening. oct 25,h, at the Banking Room of the
Five Cents Savings Institution" corner Middle
and Plumb streets, at o'clock.
SAMUEL ROLPE, Secretary.
Portland, Oct. IA. 1853. eod2w
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sH- The stock of the Horse Railroad Co.
is already $40. above par, and the Directors
have properly Withdrawn the amount untaken,
for the benefit OF the original subscribers.
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I- All Dry and Fancy Goods stores will
be closed on and after Monday, Oct 10, 1853,
at o'clock precisely, Saturday evenings ex-
cepted. Per order, It
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Portland 4 Kennebec Railroad Co.

TINE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the
Il Portland and kennebec Railroad Company will
be holden at Brunswick. on Wednesday, the 2sth
day of October, A. ID. 1883, at o'clock A. NJ, for
the choice of Board of Directors for the ensuing
year. and to take such measures the future oper
alton, control and management of their road, and
for the adjustment any claims of the bondholders
of the kennebec and Portland Rail Road Company,
as they may deem expefent, and to transact any
other business that may regularly come before
them. n. NJ. WHIrMORE Sec'y
Augusta, Oct. s, 1863 oc7 ID
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New YORK, Oct. Is.
The list and 37th Massachusetts, regiments.
together with the 9th Artillery of twelve
pieces, LEFT suddenly last night for Washing
ton. Also the new cavalry regiment which
arrived here yesterday from Albany, 1900
strong
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sB- We call attention to the advertisement
headed Gymnastics" in another column.
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K"K. Y. T." will leave his real name
With US, we viii insert his advertisement on
the terms he mentioned.
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TO THE AFFLICTEDI
DIR. w. N. DEFINING,
Medical Electrician.
No. N Clapp's Block,

CORNER OF CONGRESS- AND ELM SrIRBTS,
MOULD respectfully announce to the sitissns Of
w Portland and vicinity. that he hes been IN this
city four months. During that time We have treated
q large number Of patients with wonderful sasseo,
and curing persons in such shert space Of tine tAsS
the question is often asked do they ssay sursl To
this question we will say that all that d net stw
cured we will doctor the second time for nethhG.
This, with the success we have met with. b Q ssre
guarantee that our services appreciated. TAsrs
fore, lest patients should delay somi for fear ~
shall not stay long enough to give the test. VII
re say that We shall stay in this city at least ant4
next April.
DIR. b. has been practical Electrician for twenty.
one years. and is also regular graduated physician
Electricity is perfectly adapted to shronis diseas0.
In the form of nervous sick headache; neuralgia
In the head. neck extremities consumption " hen
In the acute stages where the lsnxs are net hliy
involved; acute or chronic rhscnatisn. serofsla hip
Diseases white swellings. spinal diseases curvature
of the spine. contracted muscles. distorted hnlD,
palsy or paralysis, ST. vitas Dance. deafness. STAN
Inering or hestansy Of speech dyspepsia, indigo
ton. constipation and liver complaint piles-we care
every case that can be presented: asthma, bronehi
It's structures of the chest and all forms Of female
complaints.
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REMARKABLE CURE OF CASE OF DROP.


sly CURED BY MRS. MANCHESTER.
This Is TO certify that have been cured of the
Dropsy of fifteen years standing by Mrs. MaRehes-
ter. have been to ply seians in Boston, New York
and Philadelphia. They all told me that they could
do nothing for me unless they tapped me- and as
sured me that by tapping could live but short
time. had made up my mind to go home and live
long could with the disease, and then die. On
my way home stayed over night in Portland with
4 friend of mine, and told them what my mind was
in regard to my disease. They finally persuaded me
to 90 and see Mrs. Manchester. She examined me
and told me my case exactly
WAS so much astonished to think that she told me
correctly that told her that would take her medi
cines not having the least faith that they would do
me any good or tina. should get the slightest relief
from any course whatever; finally took tho medi-
cine and went home. In one week from the time
commenced taking the medicine. had over three
gallons of water pass in hours; and my el.
low sufferers may be assured that II great relief
10 me / had not been able to lie down in bed at
night before this for two years. Now can lie down
with perfect ease. have taken her medicine for
eight MONTHS and am well any could wish
TO be- and no signs of dropsy. | 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 number of cases of other
diseases, and she has cured them also. Go and see
for yourselves. l had no faith. but now my faith
cannot be shaked in her skill In telling and curing
disease.
CHARLES 8. HARMON,
SARAH E. HARMON,
MARY A. HARMON.
Bangor, Aains. April I'd.
OFFICE HorRs-From A. N. till Sr.k.
suglT I'M outalsd
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Arriral or Specie,

NEW YORK, Oct. Is.
The Ocean Queen brought s2s7,Oo0 in
treasure.
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GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY.
Agricultural Exhibition at Portland.

DFTIRN tickets single fares will be Issued nom
X all stations between Bethel and Portland to
Portland and back the l4th 18th and 18th Of De-
tober, good to return till the following Saturday.
LIVE STOCK. Sc, will be carried ct single ratss
prepa;d, and taken back free II not sold.
CO.. BRIDGES, Managing Director.
Portland, Oct :, 1868. ID
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The Omnibus

VIII run from the Post Once 10
.Sz. 1.-The FAIR GROUNDS, every twenty
kaf4GeAyx minutes during the day, commence
EE@t8 ing at O'Clock A: n, making the
'S.z=.tsS-RAd2biast trip at 8 o'clock r. NJ, con.
y. GERRlSH,
estls ds supt p. kEA.RR,
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BOARD.

TWO or three single Gentleman, wishing Board,
land Street. sep22dtf
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Financial.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct Is.
The sales Of 5-20's to-day amounted to
u, 100000
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By E1eCt1.1City

The Rheumatic the gouiy the lame and the lag
leap with joy and move with the agility ana elastic
ity Of YOUTH the heated brain 10 cooled; the fest-
bitten limbs restored. the unsouth defornitiss
moved; faintness converted to vigor. weakness -
strength: the blind made See the dealt hear ana
the palsied form TO upright; the blemishes Of
youth obliterated the accidents Of mature life
preyented the calamites Of old age obviated, ana
an active circulation maintained.
AIDES
Who have cold hands and feet weak stsnashs;
lame and weak backs; nervous and siek headashs
dizziness and swimming in the head, with indiges.
ton and constipation OF the bowels pain IN the AZ
and back; lcreorrhra. Tor whitssl; hlling Of N
womb with internal cancers; tuners, polypus. aAd
al tina; long train diseases will ind In Electric
ity sure means OF cure. For painful mcnstruatiea
too profuse mensruation, and all Of those long line
of troubles with young ladies' Electricity 10 certain
specific, and will In short time restore the su1efG
TO the yigor OF health.
~ We hare an Electro Chemical apparatus for
extracting Mineral Poison frm the system. such -
Mercury, Anthony, Arsenic, he. Hundreds who
are troubled with stiff joints weak backs and var-
other difficulties. the direct cause Of which. In
nine cases of ten Is the effect Of poisonous drugs
can be restored to turai strength and vigor BY The
use of from five to eight Baths.
Once hours from O'Clock \. n. to r. ~; II to
6; and Z to s Pm
Consultation Free. bl4 tsedtf
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No.1l Clapp's Block, Room No. o.

CASE OF SPINAL DISEASE CURED.
This is to certify that went to zee Mrs. Manches-
ter last March with daughter of mine troubled with
spinal disease, for which she had been doctored for
five years, and by number of physicians of all
kinds; and she has had twenty-one applications OF
electricity applied. but all TO effect but she con-
tinually grew worse. came TO the conclusion, a.
the last resort, to go and see Mrs Manchester and
did so and to my great surprise she told the first
cause of the disease. and how she had been from time
to time, which encouraged me TO try her medicines.
did so. and now my daughter Is able to be around
the house all of the time. She also rides ten ff
teen miles without any trouble or Inconvenience and
think in short time she will be restored to perfect
health. Since my daughter has been doctoring,
have heard of great many cases that Mrs. Manehss
ter has cured think If any person deserves pat.
ronage it Is the who tries to preserve the health
of the sick and suffering; and know that she uses
every effort which lies in her power to benefit her
patients. SARAH L. KNIGHTS,
GEORGE KNIGHTS,
ABBY +. KNIGHTS,
EMMA KNIGHTS.
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ONE or THE GREATEST CURES on RECORD.
Mas. MAScHEsrER-Dear Madam Thinking q
statement of my case may be Of service TO others
similarly afflicted, 1 hasten TO give II to you.
This is briefly my case-I was taken sick about IS
months ago with the Liver Complaint In very bad
form. applied to four different ply sicians, but
ceived no benefit until called on you. At that time
had given up business. and was in very bad state.
but after taking your medicine fer short time be-
gan to recover. and In two months l was entirely
well, and had gained several pounds of flesh, and
truly say that by your skill am perfectly heal
thy man. JOSEPH DAVIS.
Boston Maine Depot, Portland Ne.
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MORE TESTIMONIALS!
.
NJ RS. MANCHESTER

Is constantly receiving unsolicited testimonials Of
the astonishing cures performed by her. Among
many recently received the following, which
commended to the notice of the afflicted Mrs Man.
chester may be consulted at
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The Cattle Fair and Trotting Matches will be at
the enclosed grounds, Munjoy Hil to continue
through Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
The Exhibition OF Manufactured Articles, Fruits.
Plants, Flowers, Vegetables, Products of the Dairy
&C., will be at the New City Hail. to be open to WIS.,
itors Wednesday afternoon at o'clock and to con.
tinue till Thursday evening, inclusive.
Tickets to the inclosed grounds 25 cents; to the
Hall Is cents, without regard to age.
On Friday evening. A GRAND PROMENADE
CONCERT, under the auspices of the two societies,
will be held at the New City Hall. Abundance Is
cents.
Cumberland and Portland, Saco Portsmouth Rail-
roads, and the Grand Trunk Railroad as far as Beth
ell and steamer Daniel Webster, for Excursion Tick
cts during the Exhibitions at half fare, in connec-
ton with Tickets to the same Also, with kennebec
Portland Railroad for half fare Wednesday,
with privilege on all the roads and the steamer,
to return any time previous to and including the last
trains on Saturday. octl2 I'd
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Wanted IumumediateIy

TWO good Sewing Machine Girls ana Pifsssn
Il extra Coat Makers. Apply ct
W00DMAN, TRUE co.'s
sept26 d3w Clothing Rooms.
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BOnrden.s Wanted.

A Gentleman and lady. and few single gentlemen
street. ootla A.
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WANTS....LOST.
Wanted.
Trunk Makers WnnteA.

LIVERY one that has ever worked ct the businsas
II of Trunk making have plenty of work ard
good pay by applying to RICH 4 PlfMAN
No. 81, 81 & So Union street, Boston, Mass.
ocfl4 div
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Tenement Wanted.

49, con- enient Tenement for asmali andy
In; NO small ;hildren-wanted. handy to the Tea
i4lu Office. hent not to exceed from $3.50 to go
Apply Immediately At this once.
Portland, Oct. 8. 1865. NV
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ERIDAY. Oct. sth. YAwL BOAT, painted
Il black with white streak around her. She va
picked up between Hog and Cupboard Islands.
For further particulars inquire on board Tsw.
Boat Tiger" oci3 I've
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StOlen-Twenty-Five Dollars Re-
WRr0.

- FROM the pasture Of the subscriber On
lrT>the night Of October 1, q black MARI.
+" weighing about 800 pounds, and II yeani
S@-old. Her tive hind feet were white, beth
hind ankles were CALLED. and she had . rev whits
hairs in her forehead, and sound in all respess
Whoever will return said mare. give inform ane1
where she may be found will be suitably reward Z.
oeu2 dlw' WM. II. PAINE, North German.
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OFFICE HorRs-From A. n. till So. II.
augl7 In &outaled
The New York herald., 1863-09-30

So LE-THE ELE0ANT AND COMMODrOUS RE.
Bcnce OF Ciarles a. Meigs, ESQ., situated at the cor
New York a.cnne and Berren street. Bedford, Brook
gehar with ahont ~ Lots of Ground and Stables. The
h. about ~ feet square. contains l6 rooms. elegantly
I and IL rr'plete with all the modern conveniences,
yiter bath, &c The grounds are tastefuy arranged
Erubhery and the choeesG kinds Of fruit In great
Inquire on the premises or at 90 Exchange place,
orx