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The Portland daily press., 1863-11-17
United States Internal Revenue
COLLECTIONS NOTICE.

T NATHANIEL j. MILLER, Collector for the
Il First Collection District In the State of Maine
have received for collection the second Annual Col
lection List, made and committed to me BY the As
thereof, In accordance with the Act of Con-
gress entitled IAN Actto provide Internal Revenue
to support the Government and to pay interest on
the public debt" approved July !, 1862, and the
amendments thereto approved March 8, 1858; that
pate,) and licenses. assessed. enumerated and con-
tained in said Second Annual Collection List have
become due and pay able that will in person or By
deputy attend TO collecting and receiving the afore
ssid duties taxes and licenses assessed aud payable
within the County Of Cumberland in said District.
at my ofce, No. y Exchange street, Portland from
the see ond day & O. November lsea to the 18th day
IKE manner attend to collecting and receiving du-
ties, taxes and licenses, Aforesaid, assessed and
payable within the County of York in said District
at the following designated times and places to wit
AZ the Biddeford House In Biddeford on Monday.
November 18th; A fH
At the Newichawonoek House in South Berwick.
ON Tuesday. November 18th;
At the Berry Hotel in Alfred, on Wednesday, No.
yember 18th; lN -
AT Feeh's Hotel in Limerick. on Thursday No.
And further gire notice that 'aIl persons who
shall neglect to pay the duties and licenses as
sessed upon them as aforesaid, to said Collector or
his deputy, within the times above specified will be
liable under the provisions of Section 19 Of the Act
of Congress aforesaid 10 pay ten per eentum addi-
tional upon the amount thereof"
IT is hoped that all persons having such taxes du-
ties On licenses TO pay. will attend to their pay yment
within the time prescribed, as l am instructed to
enforce the law in all eases Of delinquency
Persons ia the County Of York desirous of so do
ing can pay their taxes At my once, No. ~ Ex-
change street. Portland. prior to November 10th,
1863 at which time the tax lists win be removed to
the County Of York. asf
NATH'LJ. MILLER
Collector Of the First Collection Districs
in the State Of Maine.
Portland. October is, 1868. 5w
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COMMUNICATIONS.
New Hampshire Correspondence.
PORTSMOUTH, Nov. u, 1868

PORTSMOUTH, Nov. IL, 1868.
To the Editor Of the Press:
l like this city,-the manners, customs, &c.
1t does one good to take a walk around thro
the streets. Here the farmer brings in his
produce on his own wagon, and the consum-
er finds what he wants fresh from the produc-
er. No double profits to pay, but his trade is
with the farmer who secures his money, then
makes his purchases, then trudges home To
bring another load. Another institution is
post and trough before all the stores for one
to hitch and feed his horse. l have for some
months daily trod the streets in this town,
and have never seen runaway horse, while
in your city you chronicle almost every day
an account OF one or more.
took look at the Alabama which now
glories in the name of New Hampshire The
materials OF which she is constructed look as
lively as the day she was finished. / would
suggest that the Government should either
take possession of the live oak land or get
permit from JEFF Davis to cut some for its use.
If the war continues, they may have the
iron-clad finished before it closes. / do not
know whether they are trying the experiment
to see whether the rust will eat through the
iron or not, but they will have a chance TO
note its effect from what have seen in the
yard.
In my travels through the country this fall,
l must say that it has given me pain to see
some Of our best business men unable to do
any business, on account of the failure of
Southern Houses, and having no chance to get
relief Of their own Indebtedness through in
solvent Laws. Let us have judicious Bank
ritpt Lao.
They have a peculiar way here to deal with
those who furnish rum to the conscripts. One
of the soldiers who was detailed to escort the
conscripts from this place to Concord. used to
furnish them with rum at prices which well
repaid him, but the officers found it out, and he
was doomed. Six hours each day he marched
on the parade ground with six bottles dang
ling by his side, and placard on his back,
"Run Pedier." ABEL.
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SLAVERY DEAD IN TESNEssEE-What
Governor Thomas says oEslavery in Mary
land is equally true of slavery in Tennessee.
No slave here can be compelled to work for
his "owner" against his will, nor can a slave
be made to remain with his owner unless he
chooses to do so. Whenever the slave is dis
satisfied with his home, he walks off, as free
ly as black man would in Northern State,
or in Europe. The slave code is dead; and
the master has no longer absolute control
over the body and limbs of his former bonds
man. We doubt whether any STAKEHOLDER in
Tennessee has faith enough in the restoration
of the system of compulsory labor. to give one
hundred dollars in good money for the best
negro among us.-Nashrille Union.
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The Sixth Reader.

'INHE main object of all reading books 10 to teach
\ the art of reading. With this view n wide
range OF selections has been made this Reader so
mat the pupils using it may be trained give prop
er force and due expression TO every form of STYLE
whether grave or gay, humorous or pathetic elevat-
ed or familiar, decaInatory simple Care has been
taken to admit nothing which young persons would
be likely TO pronounce dull or tame
Biographical, Critical, and Explanatory notices
areprehxed to most Of the selections. They have
been carefully prepared by Mr.. Hilard, and are a
valuable feature of the book
The Introductory Treatise on Elocution. prepared
by Professor Mark Bailey of Yale College is plain
praeucai and useful treatise upon this difficult art
andeannot fail to be highly approved
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A Substitute for Cotton.
BowDoINHAM, Nov. 10. 1856:

BowDoINHAN, Nov. 10, 1883.
10 the Editor Of the Press
Considerable attention is being paid to the
method Of converting FLAX into fabrics, as a
substitute for cotton, or to mix with cotton or
wool Tor the purpose OF manufacture, and as
Maine has soil and climate peculiarly adapted
to its growth, some hints upon the subject of
fax cotton may at this time be useful.
1t Is plant susceptible of cultivation in
nearly every soil and climate The atmos.
phere furnishes most of the elementary prn-
ciples Of which the fibre consists, hence if
those parts not used in manufactures are con-
sumed upon the farm, very little impoverisl-
ment Of the soil results from this crop-less
than most others. An even temperature is
most suitable for the growth of fax, though
1t will bear good deal of moisture; and
should be watered in cases of Sc we're drought.
The best land is dry deep loan with clay
subsoil. Avoid undrained clay soil and strong
ly manured land, the latter having a tendency
TO weeds, and the yield of fibre is much less
Great care should be taken in the preparation
Of the land it should be left clean and light,
ploughing in autumn and spring, and freed
from sods and stones.
Sow clean plump and heavy seed, and about
two bushels to the acre. Sow early and evenly
upon the ground, narrowing both ways after
sowing and rolling the ground. The weeds
must be carefully pulled when the plant is
about three inches high, unless there is an ap-
pearance of drought: in such cases defer
wedding to later day.
Flax should be cut just previous to the ri
pening OF the seed or as the stalks begin to
loose their leaves. The Irish cut when in
blossom for the manufacture of fine linen.
For the new process of manufacture it may be
cut and cured the same as hay, with machine
or by hand and threshed by the common
threshng-machine. From one to two tons of
unrotted straw and twenty bushels ofageed is
the usual crop per acre.
The writings upon this subject have not
been numerous; all able paper has appeared
In the Atlantic Monthly, published by Ticknor
a Fields, Boston; and Hon. Stephen NJ. Al
len, Of Boston, successful inventor and
manufacturer, has recently written very in
teresting book, finely illustrated and sold at
one dollar. One of its illustrations is a view
OF the first power fax mill in America.
In 1850, while member of the Massachu-
setts legislature, Mr. Allen in reports and ad-
dresses, foresaw and predicted the present
crisis and then pointed out the remedy. viz. :
that oil raising upon Northern soil fax and
hemp to substitute for the whole or partial
failure of cotton. Mr.. Allen has since been at
work perfecting machinery, &c, until now ai-
ter more than ten years labor he has the salts
faction OF seeing his substitute for cotton a
complete success, 1t being made into fabrics.
trust the farmers will give these facts due
consideration and commence the flax culture
accordingly. Youis truly,
wv. CONE.
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MAGEE'S NEW PATENT
Brick and Portable Furnaces
ADAPTED To
Buildinss of all Clas and Sizes!

The success of this justly celebrated Furnace, is
probably without parallel. No furnaces in short
time. and without newspaper putting advertis-
ing, have ever been extensively introduced, and
so avorably known. The Regulator. invented and
patented by Mr. Magec, was the first applied to
Stove or Furnace, for controlling the draft to
give desired degree OF heat, and hold it for any
reasonable length of time requiring replenshing but
seldom and may be kept an entire season. These
Furnaces may be used with without the Extra
Radiating Pipes, which are designed more particu-
larry for places requiring quick. powerful heat
After trial of four years the inventor having add
ed such improvements as have suggested themselves
offers to builders housekeepers and all
their Furnaces improved, in ten sizes the No 10
being the largest size Furnace made in the country
The Furnaces impart very mild and summer-like
heat.
Also for sale Cooking, Office and Parlor Stoves of
all kinds for wood or coal Cook Stoves for coal
wood; Clipper Boston and Maine, Connecticut, Ne
vada, Green Mountain State. None Such. Our State,
Triumph. For wood Cottage Home. Harp, Ariel
Republic and New England States. Also, Franklin,
Box and Cylinder
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100000 Of the Primary Readers

since Their publication few years since isan eyi.
dence of their popularity.
In the FOURTH intermediate, Fifth and Sixth
Headers, arEw of the MOST APPROVED selections
IN the compilers former series are reproduced Lut
the selections Tor the most part are derived from
other sources, and the examination of English Lii.
eraiure has been very extensive TO find variety of
pieces OF intrinsic worth and permanent merit
pefs oil the NEW SERIES should be CAREFULLY
GhApuATED to the capacity of the classes for which
they are designed. ""''
school Officers and Teachers are invited to ad.
dress the publishers w ~
copies OF thc books will be furnished for examina.
non, or they VIII be sent by mail on receipt of the
postage; winch is for the Sixth "a cents Fifth 20
cents FOURTH, IL cents: Third Primary. l2 cents
Secohu fflmary' cents; and First Primary, cts
tinued as heretofore. VIM w 'o"'
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The superior points of this wringer over Others
are:
l. Simplicity of construction
II has no iron that can rust the Clothes.
o. It's very strong and not liable TO get out of or.
DER wringing anything from a lace collar to a bed
quit, working easier than any other Wringer
We warrant this Wiinger in every particular.
BR agents wanted in every section of the coun-
try. liberal discount made to the trade
For sale at the old Wingcr's stand, 220 Con-
Eress street.
f. CHAPMAN, Jr., Agent.
oc9 diff
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The Fifth Reader,

Inc same care has been taken in the selection of
variety of entertaining and choice pieces for the
fifth Reader as for the Sixth. Many excellent de-
clamatory pieces are given. The difhcult words in
each lesson are defined, and numerous careful bio-
graphical sketches and critical notes are found
throughout the book. The Treatise upon Eocuiion
Is the work OF Professor Bailey. Of Yale College and
is easily understood and practical
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The Fourth Reader.


This reading-book is intended for the lower class
es OF our Grammar Schools, and the same general
features are preserved in it found in the other
pooks OF the series The Introductory Treatises in
the Fourth and intermediate Readers on Articua.
tion and the training of the Vocal Organs will be
found to be valuable helps. Spelling and Defining
and and Intermediate Readers. They have been care.
fully prepared
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-17
DIR. HUGHES
Eclectic Medical Infirmary

Established for the treatment Of those diseases in
both seres, requiring Experience. Skill Honor and
deiicacy.
DRIVATE CONSULTATIONS.-Dr Hughes has
4 for number of years confined his attention to
diseases of q certain class During his practice he
has treated thousands of cases. and in no instance
has he met with a failure. The remedies are mild
and there is no interruption of business or change OF
diet DR.. Hughes is in constant attendance from s
In the morning until 10 at night at his office Tenn
pie street Charges moderate, and cure guaranteed
in all cases Separate rooms, so that no one will be
seen but the Dr. himself. His remedies cure disease
when all other remedies fail cures without dieting
or restriction In the habits of patient cures with
out the disgusting and sckenng effects of most other
remedies; cures new cases in few hours with
out the dreadful consequent effects of mercury, but
Is sure to annihilate the rank and poisonous taint
that the blood is to absorb unless the proper
remedy is used The ingredients are entirelyveget
BILE, and no injurious effect. either constitutional
locally, can be caused by using them
YOUNG MEN, who are troubled with seminal
weakness. generally caused by bad habits in YOUTH
the effects of which pain and dizziness in the
head, forgetulness sometimes a ringing in the ears
weak eyes, etc., terminating in consumption or in.
sanity If neglected, are speedily and permanently
cured.
All correspondence strictly conf denta and will
returned Il desired. Address
DIR. j. b. HUGHES
Mob Temple Street, corner of niddle),
Portland.
Usend stamp for Circular. iun--dkwt
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VVHE Subscriber gives public notice to all concern.
il ed. that she has been duly appointed and taken
upon herself the trust OF Administrative Of the es-
tate Of Daniel Fox late of Portland, In the County
of Cumberland. deceased. by giving bond the law
directs she therefore requests all persons who are
indebted 10 the said deecaseds estate to make mme-
diate payment; and those wLo have amy demands
thereon, TO exhibit the same for settlement to
IIll4 SUSAN w. FOX.
Portland, Nov. 3, 1868. c3w
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NOTICE.

"E have disposed of our interest in the store
w recently occupied by us to Messrs w. \ c. r.
MILLIKEN, who will continue the business as
heretofore. We would hereby solicit for them the
continuance of the favor of our former customers
and the trade generally worthy of all confidence
We have taken Office up stairs in the same build.
ing. CHARLES ROGERS & co.
Portland, Noy. 3D. 1863 noyl0 d&w3w
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Removal,

"E have removed from No. ll3 to store recently
w occupied by Messrs. Charles Rogers & 20,
Nos. IO7 Il 100 Commercial Street,
where we shall conduct wholesale
Grocery, Flour and Provision Business
nOvlo d&w3w w. & c. X. MILLIKEN
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MunjOy and Post Office,
COpartmersllip Notice.

MIR. A. Is. MOULTON formerly OF firm of CHAs
WI RoGERs Co, and Mr.. GORGE MILLIKEN
are admitted partners in our firm from this date.
W. & c. X. MILLIKEN.
November I'd, 1853. noylO d&w3w
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BREWER & TILESTON.
I3I Washington ST., Boston.
ocoo T,Vb
Notice.

Posi- OFFICE, PORTLAND. Me-
October 3lst, 1868 I
4 IN and after November I'd, Mails for the South
- - and West will close at u O'Clock T: NJ and the
noy2-3w n MOI y p M
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Country Residence for Sale.

The FARM owned by the late
ASTA-N Hon. X. X. Goodenow, situated
mSfJ&Az& within hundred rods of the
sfxE9lx County Buildings at Paris, Oxford
uzsaL4Ea@ County, Me-, is offered for sale at
great bargain.
The Farm contains ITO acres OF land. of excellent
quality which produces at present about 30 tons
hay, and the amount may be largely increased
Fruit, wood and water ale abundant The dwelling
house and out-buildings are commodious and in good
repair The location is pleasant and healthy. offer
ing desirable country residence.
For particulars inquiry may be made on the prem
ises of DR.. W. A. RUST, South Paris, or WILLIAM
GOODENOW, Esq, Portland. jy3eodtf
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House and Land For Sale.

AA Hous. No. 179, corner of Cumberland and
H;;;l Elm streets. Lot about so by 100 feet House
ILL may be examined at any time. For par ticu.
lars call at 1876 Middle street. (up stairs) or n L.
Woodbury., or q. W. Woodbury., or
JOHN G. PROCTER, Lime Street.
Portland Sept. l6, 1863. oc6 IT
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MAGEE'S NEW PATENT
Elevated Double Oven Range

With or acithoat Backs, with Hot Air Furnaces
These Ranges have now been thoroughly tested
and pronounced superior to any in the Market
They are the only Ranges to which a Regulator has
ever been applied for controlling the Draft and reg
ulating the heat to the Ovens. BY an entirely new
arrangement we have slides to be used for plate or
pie warmers This Range is heavier than any other ,
of smooth castings, and beautiful design being orna-
mented with bright finish; and the directions which
are simple cast the face of the Range. always
before the eyes of the cook, when using it, We say
unhesitatngly. that il will do more work, with fhe
same amount of fuel, than any other.
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b RID GTON ACADEMY
Just Published.
HILLARD'S READERS.
NEW RIEs.

HILLARD's SIXTH READER.
HILLARD's FIFTH READER
HILLARD'slNrERMEDIArE READKR,
HILLARD'sF FOURTH READER, ILLUSTRATED.
HILLARD's THIRD tPRrnARY) READKg. ILLUS.
TRATED.
hILLARD's SECOND tPRrYARY) READER, ILLUS.
TRATED.
HILLARD's FIRST tPRrHARr) READER. ILLUS.
TRATED.
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For Sale.

leEA good two-story house, barn. and ar.
nssm riage-house with lot 6s ;. SO feet, in Back
I.06 Cove Village, near Tukey's Bridge, about
one mile from Portland post ofice-a pleasant situ-
alton.
Also one house lot on Monument street. In Port
land, on which is unfinished house; and one lot
about one hundred feet square, Atlantic street;
will be sold entire, or in two lots. Terms easy.
Apply to j. HACKER
jel1 deod&wtf52
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The Third Primary Reader.
The Second Primary Reader.
The First Primary Reade,

The Primary Readers were chiefly prepared by n
gentleman long engaged in teaching and of much
practical experience in all that relates TO education
but under Mr. billiards direct and careful superyi.
SION. They contain lessons in Enunciation with
brief directions TO teachers and selections in verse
ana prose for reading lessons. The Exercises in
Enancston are such as can easily be used by young
children with the aid of the teacher.
These books are beautifully illustrated with or;g;u
al designs by billings. engraved by JOHN An.
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For Sale.

FARM in Cape Elizabeth about
A<TA~G 4! miles from Portland, containing
miiI about 1I0 acres, with two dwelling.
slaH aHGI1 houses, barn and out-budngs-
A9z44&3s3l- Large proportion of fences stone
wall A part or the whole will be sold. Inquire of
CLEMENT JORDAN, on the premises, near south
Congregational Westinghouse. iy21 d2aw w4ms
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Gold EOmut6.

A quantity of gold coin was picked up in the street
"A on Monday. The owner can have 1t by calling
at the Office of the City Marshal, proving property
and paying for this advertisement.
oct1 d&wtf JOHN 8. HEALD
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The intermediate Reader,


This Reader l. designed for large towns and cities
diti0nal book. wv
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For Sale at a Bargain.

fA That splendid, modern built, three story
NJ; House, No. 4S6 Congress street, now occupied
W4 BY Jefferson Coolidge, ESQ.,, containing IL
finished rooms. A good stable is connected with
the house. Hard and soft water In abundance. Ii
not sold previous to the 25th inst it will be sold at
auction.
For particulars enquire OF J. NJ. KNIGHT 43I
State street, or KNIGHT FROST, No. ime
street.
Portland, Nov. 6, 1868. dSw-
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Yellow Corn.

DkIME Yellow Corn, for sale by
l. p. +, VARNUM
tyls cOmmsrcislstreet, head Widgery's wharf
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ST. Louis FlOuur.

ST. LOUIS FLOUR, for sale by
~ r. + YARNuM Commercial street.
Hioa a'" head Widgery's wharf,
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For GalR Clnenn

-. II applied for Immediately. LOT No. 4,
f:::f Spring street. with two Dwelling Houses and
E$iil Stable on the same.
For terms, &c, apply to
II. WINCHESTER,
ocS dtf the premises
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For Sale OrtO Let.
For Sale.

-. A nearly new, one and half story House,
E::; pleasantly located on Hill street. well fin.
Eiij ished rooms, good well of water; q wood
-.Af>n shed attached. Tn, lot containing 1904 feet
OF land. For particulars enquire of the subscriber
or ALLEN HAINES, Esq, of Portland.
sepl2 dtf ISAIAH yICKERY.
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EDUCATIONAL.
Fryehuuru Academy

Fryeburg Academy.
FJyHE Winter Term OF this institution will COM
Il mence Wednesday, Dec. I'd, 1868, and will con-
tinue ten weeks.
B. 7. SNOW, A. NJ, Principal.
d. B. SEWALL. Secretary.
Fryeburg, Nov. IL. 1868. novl4 dlw&w2w22