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The Portland daily press., 1863-06-01

ID ~ = Il ~ IN
FTER an extensive practice of upwards oftwen
ed States; also in Great Britain France and other
foreign countries. Caveats, Specifications. Bonds,
Assignments and all Papers Drawings for Patents,
executed on liberal terms and with despatch. Re-
searches made into American or Foreign works, to
determine the validity utility of Patents lnven
tionsand legal or other advice rendered in all mat
tiers touching the same Copies of the claims of any
Patent furnished by RENTING One Dollar. Assign
ments recorded at Washington.
The Agency Is not only the largest in New Eng
land but through it inventors have advantages for
securing Patents, of ascertaning the patentabty of
Inventions, unsurpassed by If not UNNECESSARILY SUI
perior to- any which can be offered them elsewhere.
The Testimonials below given prove that none Is
MORE SUCCESSFUL AT THE PATENT OFFICE
than the subscriber; and as SUCCESS is THE BEST
PROOF OF ADVANTAGES AND ABILITY. he
would add that he has abundant reason to believe,
and can prove, that at no other office of the kind
are the charges for professional services moderate
The immense practice of the subscriber during twen-
ty years past, has enabled him to accumulate vast
collection of specifications and official decisions rea-
i've to patents.
These. besides hi extensive library of legal and
mechanical works full accounts of patents grant,
cd in the United States and Europe render him able
beyond question, to offer superior facilities for OBJ
All necessity of journey to Washington. to pro-
patent, and the usual great delay there, arc
here saved inventors.
TESTING NIALs.
sIrerard Mr. Eddy as one the most capable and
successful practitioners with whom have had off,
cial intercourse" CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner of Patents.
'Ihave no hesitation in assuring inventors that
they cannot employ a person more competent and
trustworthy, and more capable of putting their ap-
plicatous in form to secure for them early and
favorable consideration at the Patent Office"
EDMUND BURKE,
Late Commissioner of Patents.
"Mr. r. ii. Eddy has made for me THIRTEEN ap-
pcations. on all but ONE of which patents have been
granted, and that is now pending: Such unmistak.
able proof of great talent and ability on his part
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CENTRAL HOUSE,

f.. Ct. Mayo, Proprietor.
PASSADUMKEAG, MAINE.
E@THE subscriber would very respectfully an
nASs4nounce to his numerous friends. and the
f,ESJ,Bpublic generally, that during the temporary
ESnl.0compuisory suspension of his business he
has furnished this well-known house anew, and is
better than prepared to wait upon his Gus
TONER'S and hopes by strict attention to their wants
to merit continuance of the patronage which he has
hitherto received. T. G. MAYO.
Passadumkeag, June %, 1862. d&wtf
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HOTELS.
Attention!

ALtent ton
Pleasure Hunters. Health Seekers, Romance Low
ers Attention all who weary with business and the
cares of life seeking to restore health impaired by
severe application to business. soliciting pleasure
for pleasures saketo the superior comforts healthy
location and romantic surroundings of the above
named Hotel-connecting with the city of Portland
by steamer 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 a Queen viewing her
charms in the clear mirror of the sea- rises the pop
ulous and hourshing city of Portland, with its lofty
spires and ems its grand public edifces and princely
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 aliv with sailing and steam vessels,
stretching away to the verge of the horizon.
Come where comfort and quiet equally shared,
Where the blockade of winter is up, and peace is
declared
The Ottawa by nature from the main lands div orced
But its Ia bles by Allstrum will be reinforced.
Come one and come all. enjoy peace together,
With three cheers for the Ottawa, and the Union
forever.
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 il will
be in readiness for the accommodation of the public
on June lst 1868.
b. ALLSTRUM. Proprietor.
Post Office address-Portland. Me. my2s
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rs constantly receiving unsolicited Testimonials
i of the astonishing cures performed by her.
Among many recently received are the following,
which are commended to the notice of the afiict-
ed. Mrs. Manchester may be consulted at the
Preble House, Portland, Rooms Nos 40 and A.
A Remarkable Cure of a Case of Dr0psy
cured by Mrs. Manchester.
This is to certify tha have been cured of the
Dropsy of fifteen years standing, by Mrs. Man
chester. 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 assured me that by tapping l
could not live but short time. / had made up
my mind to go home and live as long as l 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 persuad-
ed me to go and see Mrs. Manchester She ex-
amined me and told me my case exactly.
l was so much astonished to think that she
told me so correctly, that told her that would
take her medicines, not having the least faith
that they would do me any good or that should
get the slightest relief from any course what
ever; finally took the medicine and went home
In one week from the time that / commenced
ia king the medicine, l had over three gallons of
water pass me in seven hours-and my fellow
sufferers may be assured that it was great re-
lief to me. had not been BILE 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 as well
as any man could wish to be, and no signs of
dropsy. would advise all that are sick to go
and consult Mrs. Manchester, even if they have
been given up by other physicians have sent
her a number of cases of other Diseases and she
has cured them also. Go apd see for yourselves.
had no faith, but now my faith cannot be shak-
en- in her skill in telling aad curing disease
CHARLES s. HARMON,
SARAH 4. HARMON,
MARY A. HARMON.
Bangor, Maine, April ID.
One Of the grertest Cures on Record.
Mis-. MANcHEsTER-Dear Madam Think
ing statement of my case may be Of service to
others similarly afflicted, hasten to give it to
you.
This is briefly my easel was taken sick about
10 moutile deo WIN INC Liver tOmpldiut III u
very bad form. applied to four different ply
sicians, but received no benefit until called on
you. At that..tim had given up business, and
was in very bad state, but after taking your
medicine for short time began to recover, and
n two months / was entirely well, and had gain
ed several pounds of flesh, and can truly say
that by your skill am perfectly healthy man.
JOSEPH DAVIS.
Boston e. Maine Depot, Portland, Me.
PORTLAND, May 7th, 1862.
wish to say for the benefit of my fellow citi
zens, that haveb been cured of a cough of twen-
ty years standing, have tried various remedies
and a number of physicians, and l must truly
say that have never got any relief until | call.
ed on Mrs. Manchester, and in one month was
relieved of it.
lSigned1 7. L. RICHARDS,
s. H. RICHARDS.
mch20 eod w3m40
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DIR. JOHN G. MOTT,
81 Surgeon,

90 COURT STREET corner of Howard. Boston,
oO is consulted daily from 10 until 2. and from 6
to in the evening on all Diseases OF the Urinary
and Genital Organs, Scrofulous Affections, Humors
of all kinds, Sores, Ulcers and Eruptions, Female
Complaints, &c. An experience of twenty
years extensive practice enables DR. NJ. to all
the most difficult cases. Medicines entirely vegeta-
BILE. ADVICE FREE.
Mrs M, who is thoroughly versed in the affective
maladies of the sex. can be consulted by ladies.
Patients furnished with board and experienced
nurses
Boston. April IS. 1868. cody
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Ordinance of the City respecting
Dogs.

eject. mo dog shall be permitted to 20 at large
- loose. in any street. lane alley court or trav-
eled way in any unnclosed public place in this
City, until the owner keeper of such dog or the
head of the family, the keeper of the house. store
shop Office or other place where such dog is kept or
harbored, shall have paid TO the City Marshal two
dollars for a license for such dog TO go at large.
SEcr. Z. In case any dog shall be found loose, or
going at large contrary TO any of the foregoing pro-
visions, the owner keeper thereof the head of
the family or keeper of the house, store, shop Office
or other place where snch dog is kept harbored,
lars
N d. The above Ordinance will be strictly en-
forced JOHN s. HEALD CITY Marshal
Portland May Z, 1853 mys II
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MORE TESTIMONIALS!
.
M n q Mr. n nT@--

r S constantly receiving unsolicited Testimonials
i of the astonishing cures performed by her.
Among many recently received are the following,
which are commended to the notice of the afiiict-
ed. Mrs Manchester may be consulted at the
Preble House, Portland, Rooms Nos 40 and al.
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VARNISHES, PAINTS, OILS,
AND DYE-STUFFS,
KEROSENE OIL, LARD OIL,
And all other articles usually kept in q Drug and
Paint establishment.

~ State Agent for DAVIS & KIDD'S MAG
MACHINES. coda wtoctl
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JOHN w. MUNGER, Agent,
No. I66 Fore Street, head of Long Wharf,
decl9 PORTLAND, ME. cody
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Important Orders OF General Meade.
GENERAL ORDER 40. 81.

GENERAL ORDER NO. s4.
HEADQUARTERS, ARMY oP THE PoroMAc,
Before general court martial convened a. head.
quarters Second brigade, First division, Fifth corps In
pursuance OF General order No IS d August I5 1868
which Colonel Joseph Haycs, Eighteenth Massachusetts
Volunteers, Is President wore arragnei and tried
First q Kuhn, atlas g. Wick recruit IN the One Hun
dred and Eighteenth ponnsy lyania regiment Of youn.
tcers, charged with dcsertion.
g. Wick, recruit Of tho one Hundred and Eighteenth
regiment OF Pennsyvana Volunteers did desert from
the service Of tho United States and from his
ment, about the 9Th day OF August, 1863, and
did remain absent from said service until delivered up
prssncr al camp Of the One Hundred and Eighteenth
Pennsyvania Volunteers, Beverly Ford Virginia.
about tho 18th day Of August 10 which charge and
specification tho accused pleaded as fcllows:m
To the charge--Not guilty.
FindngW the specification OF tho charge, guilty; or
the chnrSs guilty And tho Court does sscreI0re % % sen
death by usgery Ia tho presence Of the DIVISION When
and where the commanding general shall order AMI d
rect twonrds Of The members Of tho Court copcurrng
ssco"dprivaie John rolsnoy alias crsclra.o Irehne,
recruit Of Company Ono Hundred ana Eighteenth regi-
ment Pennsylvania Volunteers.
snoeica,ionin shs tina. The said John rclancy alias
Gracianto Jrehine recruit Of Company one Hundred
and igbtseu,h regiment OF Pennsy yoluneers did
from Tho service Of the United States and from hs
ypgna on or sSoa. tho sh day o August 1884, and aid
re,na absent from the service until delivered up
At The ,.p.n as ISs huDSa ys
,asrs near Beverly Ford, Virginia, on or aboat
he 18Th day August 1885, 70 which charge and spcci.
aeaton the accused john fosney, Alias Gracanio Lire
b,ne recruit Of Company One Hundred and Eighteenth
regimen, OF pennsylvsns Volunteers pleaded as fol.
love-
To the chargc--So, guilty.
r,pdng of inr specification Of the charge guilty, and
the Court does therefore sentence him, the said private
John Fntey alt,s rsc anto rehine cf Company ono
Hundred and E1htecn,h regont or pennsy lyana yolun
tecrs to snlt u death by mrsSery IN tho prcsence
OF the division. ~ such time and the general c
ualndiug sn q, vroer and dSot; iwothrds the mem
hers OF tba court .,nsgrring therein.
r4irG -chares water, alas z. lsgl, recruit Of the
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assigned 10 tho Twelfth army corps While doing duty IN
hr new sphere he met with accden, by which
OF his legs broken and he obliged % return
hame 10 recruit his heath. His next appearance s as
the SUCCESSOR Of Colonel Howe the command Of Rikers
Island.
Since his assumption Of command at this impor-
tant post grea. change for the better has occurred
Everything rs conducted IN systematic orderly and
salts actory manner without allowing much cense
he his mtisated The figors os military me such way
that the uasacsy men who have beon cnnscrped do not
Neenee the hardsbps OF their position much
they otherwise might The conscrpts treated
hNa men, and arc allowed TO enjoy themselves
when OIL drty in the best way they can Fishing,
base ball, quots and other healrhful amusements
are among the daily enjoyments of these unlucky
winners OF prizes. The island itself, which was
before in mos. hihy condition. has also been completely
cleaned up, and every attention paid health
and comfort OF the conscrpts Gen. Jackson staG
ssts Of the following ofacers-
Principal Aids-Colonel Bryan and Lieutenant Rene
dict.
Adjaals1 or the Pos,-Captan l.. C. Shannon (by order
o Secretary Stanton).
Actst9 Assistsnt .uarermGser-Captan Prescott, So
ventesnth United States infantry.
iet.ai9 Assistant AdJutaRt GcserGl-Lcutenant Des-
Surgeon Of Po1-Dr. Gilbert.
The doachments sent here conscrpts are divided
into two battaons Tho first battalion comprising the
ocers, is under the command OF Col Croker, or the
Ninth militia, very efficient and worthy officer who has
been severely indisposed for days. Lieutenant Col
Maesch OF the regiment. at present in command
The second battalion, composed Of the enlisted men,
der the command Of Col Coster the Hundred and
Thrtyfourth New York Volunteers also very energetic
officer
Tho cohscrpts comprise another battalion, under the
command Of Col. Gates, Twentieth militia.
The First Massachusetts regiment under the command
Of Col Mclaughlin s also here, guarding the island.
The Provost Marshal, Capt. Chamberln, has two de-
serers in custody, who tho island as subst
tutes. They are to be sent to Fort Columbus, from
whence they will be sent to their respective regiments
be tried by court martial.
Draft Exemption ON Staten Island.
The Board Of Supervisors of Richmond county have
passed an ordinance appropatng sl9 900 the pay
mcnt Of draft exemptions
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Important Military Order.
nnNEp At npnEaS-Nn IS

HEADou ARrERs, UNITED STATss TROOPS NEW YoRK CRY
AND HARBoR, New York Cry, Sept. ), 1868.
las tho immediate necessity no longer exists. the
troops quarered encamped in the city, with the
exception OF the guards at the offices the Provost Mar
shas and depots OF public property will be removed and
Oncamped AZ convenient points in the neghborhood
The public property at any Of the camps not required
for further will be removed and properly secured by
the stan department which it belongs, and buildings
parks other property tat may have boen used by the
troops will be restored far as practicable to the con-
dton in which II found. Brigade commanders will
appoint Boards Of Survey for the purpose OF examining
reporting the condition OF any property occupied by
the troops Of their brigades
2-DTdftsd substitutes Dho may desire 10 ener
any Of the old regiments from the regular army, poua
regiments from his State duty tis
i be assigned IN accordance toh their scishes bat the dp
pcat,o for those assignments ns originate eh the men,
aud recruiting officer VIII be allowed visit the draft
ed men for the purpose Of influencing their action.
The number 20 be assigned TO any regiment must
conform 10 the rules CT assignment already established
BY order OF Brigadicr General CANDY.
G. I. CHRISTENSEN, Assistant Adjutant General.
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The Firemen and the Draft.

The committee r,ct usual yesterday at Firemens
Hail. Commissioners Wilson and Decker acting. Com.
munica us were received from Provost Marshas G. W.
jenkins, Of tho Ninth district aud b. H. Manerrc, Of the
kghth district, stating that the Board OF Enrolment OF
both districts had unanimously agreed 20 grant long
a time 20 all members OF the department is neces-
sasy to enable them their exemption.
The following members Of tho department drafted re.
Ported having received their notices from Provost
| Marshal
Gcorgc stiles Ir H. 4 J. 49, 3S3 Goth street active
| Wm. Baur, II. a /. s, IA W. 5oth street active.
James j. Shot, Eng. IL, go Broomc street, exempt.
james CummsSoy Eng. ., ISL = 10Th street, exempt.
George faibcek H. 4 l. s, Bog W. 46th street, active
August Gracher Eng. 50, 6sth st. aud 10th av active
Tho following form has been adopted by the Roard
which rs furnished TO every man found liable far duty:
| APPLICATION or ACTIVE DOING AcrrE
pursuance OF the rules established by the authorities Of
the county Of New YORK. in rsaion to the application OF
rss,ans e. 80 The - ward q ,he city and COUNT,
;sat have drafted . s,e-e-Ss CON.
spscsed 6y The Of Enreimeni OF ,he M conses.
ne 70 Be 70 as snns
s % g. % a am and for ons. ps.
sv SS%any ss .aS SSSns nsye aay' that was
s-. sha. perform duty al The prcscn, ims
@ aSs ps .eS Cd s Gss e iss NE Ere & Is
hase Secn Unable pSef : eSa sVr ". pro
c,v oai County Of Nec York q. - Being duly
deposes and that the the above
\ statement, by him subscribed, are true.
iss
coup4ersignci,
Chairman tho committee appointed by the Board ~
Engineers and feremen OF the New York Fire Department
Tho following voucher has also 70 be attached 10 tho
yorcprn or SECRETARY
We. the Undersigned. Foreman aud Secretary az --
Company No. =. do hereby certify, that -
member Of said company, performing sctlve aniv
therein, and hAs been drafted the
district of the statc Of New York.
Secretary.
rHw YopG, -, lstA
The committee met yesterday with the Relief Corn
mittcc AZ their reome No " Duane street when n WAS
doc ided that all matters appertaung tho excpton "a
arcmsn 70 be left In charge Of the Committee OF ,hr
Fire ierartment
Ths COMMITTEES now IN full working order Al Fire
rnone Han daily. from I'm A. VI. TIL ten Il, NJ vhero
Al, arsmen are reu.ed to report thcnso, mmedaley
ate, bcing accepted a. conscrisis.
rhs,icn9S're fepor,si Yesterday, al q whgn were
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Subscriptions 10 the substitute and Re.
lief Fund.
The Drafted Men.
THE coNscRIpr CAMP on RiKEhs IsrANp-now rHl
DRAyrEp MEN ARR TREATED

Since the commencement Of the consorption In New
York Rkcrs Island has become very important mill
tary post being tho principal rendezvous this state for
drafted Numbers Of conscrpts arriving on the
island every day. and of the sea. of war With
any unnecessary delay, after being instructed In the
duties Of soldier and acquiring degree of pro-
nc,ency IN drin 'and discipline.
Brigader General N. 9. jackson as present oom.
mander Of the post, end has under his control
large number Of regular volunteer army on
GERS, ssnt on hero from the sea, Of var to take
charge Of tho drafted men. General Jackson s native
Of Massachusetts but began his military career ia 1851
a. Colonel cf the Frs. Maine regiment, rsseaueu,y ho
was assigned TO tho command Of tho Fiah Maine. and
fought bravcly at the battles Of wcspct sancs si!.s
(where wousded), Charles city Cross Roads oit
Mocn,an Ars'etun. For hs eallau, services IN The
0rd ss reSarad siih 6rgadisr gesvrAls sta "a
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II viii be noticed from this statement that City per cent
Of these heroes all that be mustered for duty
len per cent have been killed outright In battle, about
thirty eight per cent wounded about eight per
absent SICK, while only each has died from natural
been discharged dsgraccd himself by deser
tion. There are fcw commands IN any army that can
show such DOD!o record.
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Mr.. II. M. Cooks Despatch.

wARIESTos SuIPHrR Srmsos, Va, August 81, 1888
ruE HAapsHIps a soIpKR's LWs
Tho denizens of tho numerous fashionable watering
places in the North not always Indifferent to the
harshps Of the soldiers lot though the atmosphere
e and gayety by which they constantly surrounded
tends very greatly 70 exclude from their minds thoughts
that appeal only for sympathy and commseration
what noble soldiers endure in this cruel war fight
ing the battles OF their country making long and fatgu
ing marches under scorchns suns, swctering In camps
pitched Of necessity desolatcd and parched plains,
living upon Indifferent food and worse water,
suffering perhaps, untold misery stretched in sickness
upon single blanket laid upon tho ground, with only
thin shelter tent 70 ward OF the hot SUMS rays-these
are only portion Of the hardshps OF solders lot tho
full narration Of which would nh a volume. But 70
awaken sincere sympathy for the heroes Of the war tho
situation Of the stan ocer In camp should bs depicted
The suerings Of these noble fclows Just NJ this point,
this fashionable watering placeare really wonder
c Beneath gigantic trees stretching out thex dense
covers Of foliage shut the grateful smiles OF heaven
SEQ these battle SCARED veterans reclining In quiet misery
upon mo ,ufte grae moody promcnadine the bread
avenues IN tho spring grounds, Supported in thoir
scv,re afHlct,ous by tho smiles and gentle con.
verse of fair ladies' tho soft strains OF Calls,
magnificent Pnaephil zou,vc band waited through The
groves the voices OF singing and singing women
with relis " cnvh'or rich uri full floating through he
s tables gryan-g with tho choicest select ons from the
ards u virsN,i and markets Of Washington get amid
nese o. ecu, staa,e, Inviting aud tempting tnc tpeples
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The County substitute and Relief Com-

mittoe.
This committee mad very busy session yesterday.
Under the rules which they have established their opera
tions resulting favorabIy beyond all expectation for
the recruitment Of the army and instead Of their outays
it supposed they would do in contrast TO what would
have resulted had the ordinance been passed, IL Is
believed that the end their services will far
men the army than the draft would left its
own operation.
The committee pay promptly that the sums they
offer for substitutes fast becoming regarded desra
bic bounty. or about forty applicants whose
passed upon yesterday thirty furnished substitutes
Hitherto the difficulty about procuring substitutes has
the inability Of many drafted INDECENT persons 10
raise the three hundred dollars, whatever sum
necessary TO hiro substitute Till he mustered in
when and not before, the committee ceId pay the
script three hundred dollars the assigned claim Of his
substitute This great obstacle has been removed by
Supervisor Blunt TO whose persistent eorts aud constant
attendance the securing Of great proportion OF sub
stitutes is due. He advances money upon his own ac
count, after taking assignment from the substitute
and the money is intrusted TO clerk who goes with the
conscrpt and his substitute before the drafting officers,
ard IL tho substitute is accepted and sworn In, the
money is forthwith handed over 10 him. but II he Is
the money returned by the messenger and the
the requirement Of n large number OF messengers.
large number is required because they detained ut the
different draft Offices awaiting the examination OF the sub
stitutcs they accompany. In some cases the officers have
given accompanied by these messengers preference
over all others.
The Police Commissioners promptly replied a request
for their policemen 70 aid the committee by acting as mes
seDgers.