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LEGAL & OFFICIAL.
Proposals for Horses.
CAVALRY BUREAU,

NANALKY BUREAU,
OFFICE or THE CHIEF QUARTERM AsTER
WASHINGTON, D. c.. August Is, 1853.
J)ROP0SALS are solicited and will be received at
4 this Office for the furnishing of CAVALRY
HORSES, to be delivered at Ifttsburg. Pa, Phila-
delphia, Washington City, Syracuse n. Y. Oh Indi-
annapolis Ind.
Proposals will be considered for the furnishing of
Horses in lots of not less than twenty-five (25 The
Horses to be from fifteen (l5l to sixteen l6l hands
nigh from five t5l to nine (9 years old, well broken
10 the saddle compactly built in good flesh, aud Tree
from all defects.
The ability ofthc bidder to fulfil his agreement
must be guaranteed by two responsible persons,
whose signatures must be appended to the guarantee
The responsibility of the guarantors must be shown
by tho official certificate of the Clerk of the nearest
District Court the United states District After
ncy.
Proposals must be addressed to Lieutenant Co,onel
G. g. Sawtelle, Chief Quartermaster, Cavalry Blu
rcau, and be endorsed on the envelope Proposals
for Horses" G.. q. SAWTELIE
Leutenant-Colonel and Chief Quartermaser,
aug2 dtf Cavalry Bureau.
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A q f n Il,
j. L. Howard,
Exchange Street :. Portland.

This invention. the result of practical experience
having now undergone the thorough test OF extern
sye practical use in hotels public institutions steam
crs boarding-houses and private amilies,is
fdenty presented TO the public superior In point
of economy. safety, durability of mana cement
convenience and above all. in the unriyalled man
ner in which II does its work to any other invention
of the kind now in use.
q 1t is perfect Oven doing everything required of
il in the most superior manner II will roast at the
same time as many different kinds of meat the
oven can contain, and each piece will be perfectly
sweet and free from the gases arising from the differ
cnt varieties as the gases are let off through
cape pipe at the top
For baking bread and pastry this Oven is without
rival, the heat is regulated by hampers at the
bottom and is under the perfect control of the oper
ator 1t is not excelled in point of economy, the
heat required is generated within the oven. The ma
terial from which il is manufactured being a nom
conductor. and constructed with ar-chambers there
is no radiation of heat and small quantity of fuel
will keep il going for hours.
Seven sizes manufactured suitable for the
smallest private FIRMLY for and hotels of
the largest class.
No. is especially adapted to the use of private
families, being convenient place to heat water for
tea.
The undersigned is prepared to manufacture and
sell the above Ovens and Rights for the in any
city or town in the State of Maine.
South Paris. June 6. 1868. je5dl0w
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nrFarmer B-was sitting in the country
church. He had been working hard in the
harvest field; hands were scarce, and Farm
er B--was doing. The loud tones OF the
minister failed to arouse the farmer, until at
length, the time waning, the good man closed
the lid of the Bible and concluded as follows
"Indeed, my hearers, the harvestis plentious,
but the laborers are few"
"Yes," exclaimed Farmer B., "Pve offered
two dollars a day for cradelers and can't get
'em at that"
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poprr.Avn .June 1899

PORTLAND, June, 1853.
Il. s. STEvENs-Sir:-Wc have used in our family
for the last five years of yo1r Patent Galvanized
Ovens and would most cheerfully recommend it to
the public. Mrs w says il would be almost the last
article OF furniture in the house that she should part
with. She considers it great improvement in
baking and roasting the cook stove. the cook
stove is the old-fas hioncd way with the open
fire for cooking. 1T great deal of fuel and is
great comfort in warm weather, as it heats the
room so little.
1t seems to me that when its merits fully known
that it must come into general for family who
has ever had it. can afford to be without it,
Most truly yours ALFRED WooDMAN.
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IRISH VITA priest, proceeding to the
chapel, one Sunday morning, thro' the burial
ground, observed several sprightly girls seated
on a tombstone, and wishing to be jocular
with them, asked them what they were doing
there,
" Nothing at all, place your reverence"
was the instant reply of one of them.
Nothing" said he, "what is nothing?"
"Shut your eyes, your riverence," retorted
one Of the girls, "and you'll see it ALL
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MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD.
SUMNER ARRANGEMENT.

r4::sFHzsszs1 On and after Monday next, passenger
S0x-afs5 trains will leave uep of Grand Trunk
7.45 A. NJ.
For Bangor and all intermediate stations at 10 p
NJ. on arrival of trains from Boston.
Returning trains leave Lewiston and Auburn for
Portland at 6 80 A. M
Leave Bangor for Portland at 80 A. NJ Both
trains connect with through trains to Boston and
Lowell.
Freight train leaves Portland daily for all stations
on line of this road at A. NJ
Tickets sold at the depot of the Grand Trunk Rail-
road in Portland for all stations on this road
June |, 1863. n
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Sixty Days, Three per cent. Discount
Seizure OF Goods.
COLLECTORS OFFICE,
District of Portland and Falmouth,

.- COLLECTORS OFFICE,
District Of Portland and Falmouth, !
lsa m PORTLAND, July 3, 1868.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following de-
~ scribed GODS have been seized this port for
violation of the Revenue Laws. viz:
One box containing three watches on board steam
ship Jura three pieces wooden cloth on board steam
ship Iibcrnian; thousand cigars at I. L. Libby s
house; three bbls. sugar on board brig J. Poledo;
Dbl. sugar board sch c. ID. Horton; four bbs.
molasses Smiths wharf; three bbls. molasses at
Y. Randall Sons store; one Dbl. sugar board
brig Loeb Lomond. Any person, or persons, desir-
ing the same requested TO appear and make such
claims within ninety days from the day of the date
hereof Otherwise the said goods will be disposed of
in accordance with the act OF Congress- approved
April 2, 1874.
jyl0 dtf JEDEDIAH JEWETT, Collector.
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A RElLaRK4BLE CURE or A CASE OF DROP
----- AZ CIrRED BY Mrs MdNCHESTER

4 REMARKABLE CURE or a CASE OF DROP
.asf ST 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 physicians 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 As could with the disease, and then die. On
my way home stayed over night in Portland with
friend of mine. and told them what my mind was
In regard to my disease. They finally persuaded me
to go and see Mrs. Manchester. She examined me
and told me my exactly.
Z was much astonshed 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. 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, 1 had over three
gallons Of water pass in seven hours; and my fe-
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. have taken her medicine for
eight months and am well as any man could wish
to be, and no signs of dropsy. l would advise all
that are sick to go and consult Mrs Manchester,
even il they have been given up by other phy-
sicians. have sent her number of cases 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. HARaos,
SARAH Z. HARMON,
MARY A. HARMON
Bangor. Maine, Apra 3D.
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gY-An Ohio stumper, while making a
speech, paused In the midst of it and ex
claimed. "Now, gentleman, what do you
think?" Instantly a man rose in the assemb-
ly. and, with one eye partially closed modesty
replied: Il think, sir, l do, indeed, sir think
Ii you and were to stump the country togeth-
er we would tell more lies than any other two
men in the country, sir, and I'd not say
word during the whole time, SIR"
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Aa OTTAWA HOUSE,
iiFHfih CushinS's Island,
l. Q r. Il l. A d II \ II b OR.
.AttcntiOns

Pleasure Hunters. Health Seekers, Romance Low
ers lAttention all who weary with business and the
cares of life or seeking 10 restore health impaired by
severe application to business, soliciting pleasure
for pleasures sakeio the superior comforts healthy
location and romantic surroundings of the above
named Understanding with the city of Portland
by steamer on the arrival of every train the Ottawa
House coach conveying passengers from the Depot
TO the steamer. Toward the North and West, in full
view from the House. like Queen viewing her
charms in the clear mirror of the rises the pop
uous aud houfishing city OF Portland with lis lofty
spires and Gins its grand public edces and priucely
mansions; Mount Washington in majestic grandeur
rears its mighty head, kissing the clouds Towards
the South and East lies the Ocean decked with Is
lands. and alive with sailing and steam vessels,
stretching away to the verge of the horizon.
The subscriber having leased the above named
House. and having procured the assistance of those
skilled in the various departments of well regulat-
ed hotel has the pleasure of announcing that it will
be in readiness for the accommodation of the public
on June LIST, 1868.
b. ALLSTRUM, Proprietor.
Post Office address-Tortland Me. my2stf
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PORTLAND, June Sd, 1868.

PORTLAND, June Sd, 1863.
II. S. STEvENs-Sir:--I have used one of the Pa
tent Galvanized Ovens OF your manufacture for i've
years. When purchased / anticipated much from
it, from what had heard and can say that ii has
more than met my expectations. 1t is decidedly
great improvement over any other invention that ]
have seen for all kinds of baking, and l think the
same amount of cooking eau be done with one-quar-
II is pleasure to use the Galvanized Oven the heat
being confined that they suffer no inconvenience
from il, even in the warmcst weather. / can with
confidence recommend il to the public 1t needs
ly 10 be tested to be approved.
Yours truly. CHARLES BAILEY.
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ALL OF ONE KIND.--As a train of Nor
gan's men were passing through Newark,
Ohio, one of them, as the crowd assembled to
see the horse thieves and murderers, asked if
any Vallandigham men were about. Yes,
sir" said a rawboned chap, II am Yallan
thief. "get right in here with us; zoe are all
aTdltdadigLdm men,
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RAILROADS. +
PORTLAND, SACO & PORTSMOUTH
RAILROAD.

SUMNER ARRANG EMENTS,
Commencing April 9Th. 1868.
Passenger Trains will leave the Sta
ssf&Nz-Hfg tion Canal street, daily, (Sundays ex-
cepted) as follows:
Leave Portland for Boston, at s45 A. NJ and 800
p
Leave Boston for Portland at 100 AN and 400
p
Leave Portsmouth for Portland, at Il. 90 A. NJ and
$50 NJ
These trains will take and leave passengers at way
stations. -
Freight trains leave Portland and Boston daily.
JOHN RUSSELL, JR.. Sup't
Portland, Mar. 10, 1868. je9 edit
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SAMBUCI WINE,
celebrated in Europe forts medicinal and beneficis
qualities as gentle Stimulsnt, Tonic, Durctic, aud
sndorihc, highly esteemed by eminent physicians,
used in European and American Hospitals, and by
some of the first families in Europe and America.
AS A TONIC
1t as no equal, causing appetite and building up
the system. being entirely pure wine of most val
liable grape.
itimpartsa healthy action of the Glands, Kidneys
and Urinary Organs, very bencfcialin Dropsy { out
and Rheumatic Affections.
ls+s+tA sPEER's WINE ~As,NA
Is not mixture OF manufactured article but IL pure
from the juice of the Portugal sambuci grape, cult
waited in New Jersey, recommended by chemists and
physicians as possessing medical properties superior
TO any other wines in use and excellent article for
all weak and deblita ed persons, and the aged and
infrm improving the appetite aud benehtting ladies
LADIES' WINE,
Because it will not intox cate as other wines as it
contains no mixture of spirits otherliquors and is
admired for its rich, peculiar flavor, and nutrive
properties imparting healthy tone to the digestive
organs, and blooming, soft and healthy skin and
complexion.
WE REFER TO
few wellknown gentlemen ard physicians who
have tried the Wine;
Gen Winfield Scott, usA. Dr. Wilson; llth ny
Dr.J r Chiffon n. City. DIR; Dougherty, Newark.
DIR. Parker, n. y City. Nj. "
Drs. Darcy& Nichol New Dr. Marcy, New York
ark, Nj. DIR. Cummings Portland
DIR. Hayes, Boston.
es1-None genuine without the signature of"AL-
FRED SPEER, Passaic. n. j., is over the cork OF
each bottle.
MAKE ONE TRIAL OF THIS ZINE.
For sale by Druggists and all first class dealers.
City and town Agents supplied by the State Com.
missoners.
A. SPEER, Proprietor
vISEyARp-Passaic New Jersey.
OFFICE-2os Broadway, New York. 4.
.a...t. JOHN La FOY. Paris
Agent for France and Germany.
sodin Portland by II. IL. HAY Druggist Supply
ing Agent. dec22dly
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Eclectic Medical InfirInary.
TO THE LADIES.

nR. HUGHES particularly invites all Ladies who
IL need medical adviser 10 call at his rooms, No.
s Temple Street, which they win find arranged for
THEN especial accommodation. -.
DR.. HIS Eclectic Renovating MedicinetAreunrvsi,,
led in efficacy and superior virtue In regulating all
Female Irregularities. Their action T. specific snd
certain of producing reiiei IN Z snort TINE.
structions sfer all other remedies have been tried in
vain n IL pprely vegetable. containing nothing In
the least injurious to the health and may be taken
with perfect safety at all times.
Sent to any part ofthe country with fn directions
bv addressing Oh hCGhEs,
No. Temple Street, corner of Middle, Portland.
B-LADIES desirin may consult one of their
own sex. Alady Of experience in constant attend'
snee. itf.l jal1dawtfS
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sV-An epitaph on a TOMBSTONE in the em

etery at Newton reads as follows:
Here lies inferred the body Of Mrs. Jane
the Dear wife of Richard Fairman Esq who
Dwell Togather in the Married state 30 years
wanting q days, and was in his opinion A
Woman Of the best sence and judgement that
he was ever acquainted with And he Believes
truly pious, who departed this life in the 5Sth
year OF her Age May 10Th, 1775.''
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York Il Cumberland Railroad.
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.

CaF5Q On and after Monday, April 6th 1868,
yAS&3e rains will leave a follows, until further
orders:
Leave Saco River for Portland at 6. l5 and 900
A. NJ, and $50 +. NJ. 81
Leave Portland for Saco River at 7.45 A. NJ, and
400 and 6. 20 =. NJ. wv
The 200 2. NJ. train out and this 800 A. NJ. train
into Portland, will be freight trains with passenger
cars attached.
Stages connectat Saccarappa daily forSouth Wind
ham, Windham Centre and Great Falls.
AT Gorham, for West Gorham, Standsh, Steep
Falls, Baldwin, Sebago, Bridgton. Hiram. Lining.
ton, Cornish, Denmark. Brownfeld, Lowell, Frye
eaton, n. H.
At Buxton Centre. for West Buxton. Bonny- Eagle
South Lmington. Limington and Limerick.
At Saco River, tri-weekly, for Hollis, Limerick.
Osspee, Newfcld, Parsonsfeld. Efng CHAM, Freedom
Madison. Eaton, Cornish Porter, SC.
apps diff DAN CARPENTER, Sup't.
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MARINE
Railway Chains and Track Irons

FVNHE undersigned has been appointed Agent for
l. the sale of Marine Railway and other Chains
in the United States and British North America man
uiactured by HENRY WooD & Co., of Liverpool,
Great Britain. and is prepared TO receive orders
for Marine Railway Chains, made TO order and Ia
pattern, with the Sprocke wheel TO match, and war
ranted to fit. These chains made of an iron pc.
cuiary suited to this purpose which, by actual test
shows its average breaking strain to be 30 tons per
inch of sectional area. Parties wishing good and re-
service.
Marine Railway Track Irons are drilled with tho
countersunk holes and the Bolts to match; also,
Spikes of all kinds Screw Bolts Lag Screws and all
kinds of forging done TO order, and of quality and
quantity to suit.
Mr.. G. feels confident he can supply the above ar.
tces favorable terms as can be obtained else.
where. Address H0RACEI CRANDALL.
Submarine Engineer,
janl0 '62dlawlys NEW BEDFORD Mass.
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'Is anybody waiting on you.' said a
polite dry goods clerk 10 girl from the coun-
try. "Yes, SIR said the blushing damsel
"that's my Teller outside
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Attention COnscripts.

HEADQUARTERS PRovosT MARsHAL,)
FIRST DISTRICT MAINE,
Portland, Aug. 8, 1868.
NOTICE is hereby given TO the drafted men of this
~ District, that it is impossible 10 examine and
dispose of the Conscipts for several days after the
time they ordered to report at the rendezvous,
therefore will be considered DESERTER
If he reports within ten DAYS after the time appoint
ed in his notice report If he chooses to report
he receives his notice is ordered TO report
he will be put into camp until he be reached for
examination. CHAS. ii. DOUGHTY
Capt. and Prov. Mar. LIST District.
diff aug3
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ey-"My party will not lie in idleness," said
politician. "Yery true, sir" retoried his
opponent, "your party is neither cllargeable
with lying in ideness or idleness in lying
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ONE or THE GREATEST CURES on RECORD.
Z Mas MAscaEsrER-Dear Madam Thinking
statement of my case may be Of service to others
similarly afflicted, 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 scians but re-
ceiyed no bcneft until called you. AT that time
had given up business, and was in very bad state
but atertaking your medicine for short time be-
gan to recover. and in two months l entirely
well. and had gained several pounds of flesh, and
truly say that by your skill perfectly heal.
thy man.. f JOSEPH DAVIS.
Boston & Maine Depot, Portland, Ne.
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KENNEBEC AND PORTLAND r.. r..
SUMNER ARRANGEMENT.

SUMNER ARRANGEMENT.
Commencing April @, 1868.
Cgyg9El Passenger Trains will leave daily,
sAsE-@.1Hs sundays excepted) as follows:
Augusta for Bath Portland and Boston, at g. 30 and
ii LIS NJ, connecting at Brunswick with trains
the Androscoggin Railroad for Lewiston, Farming
ton, &C.
Portland for Bath and Augusta at 90 2. NJ, con-
Meeting at Brunswick with the Androscoggin r. r.
trains for all stations that road and at Augusta
with the Somerset kennebec Railroad for Water
ville kendall's Mills and 3; hogan; and at Ken
dall's Mills for Bangor sc.
Portland for Bath and Augusta at SIS Z. NJ
Tickets sold in Boston for all the stations on the
kennebec & Portland, Androscoggin. and Somerset
kennebec Roads.
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
Stages leave Bath daily for Rockland at 800 A NJ.
and 800 L. NJ.
Leave Augusta for RocklaDd at 900 M Angus
ia for Belfast. at 400 z. NJ.
Ii. ii. CUSHMAN,
Manager and Superintendent
Augusta, April6 1868. ap4tf
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MISCELLANEOUS.
BLODGETT & SWEETS
Patent Galvanized
PORTABLE OVENS!
Hotels, Steamers and Private Families.
Warranted to Cook wiM less Fuel than any
other Ouen in use
MANUFACTURED BY
II. s. STEVENS, South Paris, Me.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Hotels, Steamers and Private Families.
MANUFACTURED BY
r.. s. STEVENS, South Paris, Me.
TESTIMONIALS.

BarRurn's Eating House, Temple ST., Portland. Me.
r. s. STEvHNs-Sir IL have had in constant use
lied Ovens. which is in point of economy superior
to any Oven ever used, and which has in roasting
meats, baking pastry, &c. given the greatest salts
faction. ISAAC BARNuM.
Portland, Mar 9th, 1868.
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Mrs, SARAH ANN CLAIR.
VALUABLE TESTIMONY.

I 81
Mr.. d. HowARD-Dear Sir You wish 10 know
what Information possess in relation the efficacy
OF your LANCER AND CANKER SYRUP. Several
years Stree my wife. being confined was severely
troubled with what is usually called Nursing Sore
Mouth" and what the physicians call milk limb"
Both legs were badly swollen. and were In a dread
fu state. Everything that could be thought Of was
resortcd TO without any benefit. Her physicians
pronounced her recovery very doubtful, IL not i'm
possible. At this time, hearing of your SYRUP, and
Il being highly recommended, she concluded as
last resort TO give trial. which she did with the
most benefcials results. Shortly after she COM
menccd taking 1t. her health began to improve. and
the use of few bottles completely cured her. And
although she has been twice confined since. she has
been perfectly free from the trouble above named.
have also seen its effects in great many out
OF my family which have been of the most satisfact-
tory character. have procured hundreds of bot
ties for my friends and neighbors. and far as my
knowledge extends il has given general satisfaction
take great pleasure in recommending il to the pub
lie as an invaluable remedy for the diseases for which
II Is recommended.
.#f M HENRY b. DICKINSON
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copyright secured.l
The Great Indian Remedy
FOR FEMALES.
pR MATTIsoN,s INDIAN EMMENAGo GuE

This celebrated Female Medicine,
Possessing virtues unknown of any
thing else of the kind. and proving
effectual after all others have failed,
is designed for both married and SIN.
gle ladies, and is the very best thing
known for the purpose, as II will
bring on the monthly sicknessin cases
of distinctions. from any cause, and
after all other remedies of the kind
have been tried in vain.
OVER 1000 BOTTLES have now
been sold without a single future,
when taken as directed, and without
the least injury to health in any case.
.TE-lt is put up in bottles OF three
different strengths. with full direc-
<so,.. g. a,,I ,..f H..
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TAXES FOR 1868.
COLLECTORS NOTICE.

rENHE Assessors of the City of Portland, having
Il committed to me, with warrant for the colle,.
ton Of the same. the tax list for the present year
notice is hereby given that all taxes paid within