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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-06-01
chronological Examinations.

DROF. HAMILTON, go years practical Phrenol-
Il ogist.l has opened rooms for few days only, at
liz MIDDLE STREET where he holds himself in read
mess to aid all those who wish to know themselves
phrenologicay, their adaptation any of the
rious branches of business. His terms the
'ye and let live" principles cents only for exam
nations without charts; 90 cents with.
Mr.. H. in the light of new discoveries in Anhra-
pology is able to tell married parties at sight wheh
their children naturally healthy or sickly-
whether they die young not; hence he is preaarcd
to give advice of incaculabe value to the unmarried
II is found that certain tempcraments and shapes
heads united. always give health, vigor and longey-
ty TO progeny while certain Others, matter wheth
err the parents are healthy not always produce
puny, weakly. sckly, slender-necked, scrofulous
apologies for children. He can tell which is which
every time. Go and test him, and take look at his
illustrative paintings. Rooms free to all.-ll2 Mid
die street. my26 dlws
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SALE OF REAL EsTATE.-We understand
that Right Rev. Bishop Bacon has purchased
the mansion of Mrs. Covell, on Congress St.,
head of Hampshire, and adjoining his Cathe-
dral property on Cumberland Street, and for
which he paid $4,000.
Messrs. Geo. F. Shepley and John w. Dana
have sold to Robert Hull several lots of land
contiguous to each other, on the corner of
Pine and Vaughan Streets, price $l40O.
The neat little French cottage built by Mr..
c. A. Alexander, architect, on the corner of
Danforth and Vaughan Streets, was sold by
auction on Saturday, by Henry Bailey G. Co.,
for $4,000. Henry L. Paine, Esq, was the
purchaser.
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From Fortress M onroe.

FORTRESS MONROE. MAY 90
The election in Norfolk and Portsmouth
yesterday resulted in the triumph of the entire
Union ticket. The election passed Off quietly
The election in this district passed off har-
monionsly as far as heard from, except in the
Hampton district. There were two sets of
Congressman chosen and there was considera-
BILE excitement. Hon. Jos. Segar and DIR.
Watson, both candidates for Congress, claim
TO be elected.
p. MN. Segar has just received a tele-
gram from the eastern shore saying he is GER
tainly elected.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-06-01

NEW YORK, May 30.
The St. Paul papers contain the following:
We learn that official information has been re-
ceived of the arrival at Fort Abercombie on
the 18th of Jos. Demeirs, a son of the inter
prefer now at that post He came from st.
Joseph by way Of Devils Lake, leaving the
latter on the 9th, where he reports there were
encamped 600 leepees of Indians, or about
$500 warriors, with Little Crow at their head
lie says Little Crows band are well supplied
with ammunition, and that the others have
none. He is using all means to induce them
to engage in war against the whites.
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From the Southwest.

CINCINNATI, May 81.
The Commercial has the following The
Appeal Of the 10Th says two gunboats have
been sunk at Vicksburg.
The garrison has full rations for ninety days..
Col Grierson's cavalry made another raid
from Baton Rouge, capturing and destroying
large rebel camps.
A dispatch from Gen. Burnside has been
sent to Gen. Bragg, announcing his determin-
alton to hang all rebel officers in his hands in
case of retaliation for the two spies tried aud
executed in accordance with the usages of
war should be resorted to by the rebel govern
ment.
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Exchange of Prisoners.

NEW YORK, May 30.
The Herald's Washington special dispatch
has the following:
Recent arrangements, relative to exchange
Of prisoners will restore about 1000 men and
200 officers TO duty. 1t is believed that the
operations by Gen. Graut, will leave the bal
ance in our favor.
The Times Washington dispatch states that
Moselys guerrilas had destroyed ten cars and
locomotive on the Orange d Alexandria
railroad. Gen. Stah afterwards gave the
guerrillas good thrashing, and captured
number of men and two pieces of artillery.
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ARRIVAL OF SHIP GEO. TURNER-The
ship Geo. Turner, Capt. llsley, arrived at this
port this morning from st. Thomas 10th inst,
bringing as passengers fourteen invalid seamen
from Admiral Wilkes fleet at st. Thomas
Capt. llsley reports that the Vanderbilt had
taken about 1900 tons coal on board, and was
all ready to start together with the fleet on
cruse.-Price Current
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UNION Iron FoUNDRY.-Mr. John Stinch-
comb, for some nine years connected with the
Portland Company, has leased the new brick
foundry in the rear of Mr.. Ira Winn's unfin-
ished machine shop, on Union street. A fur
mace twenty-four inches in diameter has been
built, capable of melting two and half tons
of iron at once. The foundry will employ
some twelve or fourteen men. We wish Mr.
Stinchcomb abundant success in his enterprise.
He calls his shop the "Union Iron Foundry"
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From Newborn.

NEW YORK, May 81.
Newbern dates Of the Goth say there were
indications of another expedition against the
guerrillas in the interior. large body of
troops were notified to be in readiness to
leave, and gunboats and light draught trans
ports were being fitted out for the occasion.
rebel spy has been arrested with plans
and information upon him.
Preparations were being made at all points
of Newbern to receive a large force of rebels
who have been lately making suspicious move
ments.
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S9-A very finely executed pen drawing of
the national emblems, followed by beauti-
full clear, even draft Of the Declaration of In
dependence, by Mr.. Worthington, the accom-.
plished principal Of Bryant, Stratton & Worth
ington's Commercial College, is now on exhi-
bition at Crosman q Poor's, 20 Middle street.
1t is valued at SIS.
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New SToREs.-John b. Carroll, ESQ.,, has
purchased of Chas. Q. Clapp, ESQ.,, the lot on
the corner of Commercial street and Portland
Pier, and is now driving piles for foundation
for two brick stores. The lot is fifty feet front
by seventy deep. The stores will cost about
$4,000, and be built in nearly the same style
as the Thomas Block.
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Notice..

YUyHE Propretors of Portland Long Wharf are
Il hereby notified that the Annual Meeting of said
Proprietors will be held at the Office of the Treasur-
No 1921 Fore street. on Monday, the LIST day OF
June next at O'Clock L. NJ, for the following pur-
poses, viz;
1st-To choose Moderator.
2d-To choose Clerk, Treasurer and Wharinger.
3d-ro choose a Standing Wharf Committee and
such other Committees may be necessary to
age the affairs of the Wharf Also to transact any
other business that legally before them at
said meeting. ELIPHALEr WEBSTER,
Clerk of Proprietors of Portland Long Wharf.
May 49, 1868. I'd
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Gallant Exploit-25 Prisoners Captured bv
Drummer Boy.
NEwBERN, N. c., Nav 26.

NEwBERN, N. C., May 20.
drummer boy named Lavender French,
Co. X, 9th Mass. Regiment, went into the
fight near Kinston with a rifle, and captured
twenty-five rebels belonging to the 5Sth North
carolina regiment and one lieutenant, unas-
sisted rom his company. He found his pris-
oners IN an ambush. They supposed he rep
resented large force, and finding out their
mistake they were inclined to resist, but the
little hero being in possession of their arms
ne Obliged his captives to walk before his lev
tive order.
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CHIMNEY SwEEPs.-Two chimney sweeps,
from Philadelphia, appeared in our streets on
Saturday, with their implements and singing
their songs, which have not been heard for
many long day among us. They attracted
a good deal of attention.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-06-01

Ho, FOR THE ISLANDS THE old .farorite
steamer Casco has been fitted up in fine style,
and is now lying at Burnham's Wharf, receiv-
ing new engine, built by J. L. Winslow &
Co. Capt Cook calculates" to be ready to
make his first trip to the Islands by the 10th
of June.
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u. :. Nsarshal's Notice.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
District Of Maine SIS
DURSUANr 10 Mention from the Hon. Ashur
Il Ware. Judgc of the United States District Court
within and for the District of Maine. hereby give
public notice that the following Libel has been nled
in said Court, viz
A Libef against ELEVEN Pres AND ONE HALF
PIPE OF GIN, more particularly set forth in said
Libel that hearing and trial viii be had thereon
at Portland, in said District. the ninth dan of
June merit where any persons interested therein,
may appear and show caust. If any be shown
wherefore the same should not be decreed liable 10
salvage and disposed of according TO law
Dated at Portland this twenty seventh dav of NAV
A. ID. 1868. r. A. QUINBY
U. S. Deputy Marshal, District of Maine
my27 d1it
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give would remind Innholders and
keepers of Eating Houses that they should
procure the necessary bond and obtain their
city license as soon as practicable, as the City
Government desire TO have the law pertaining
thereto impartialIy carried out
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Members Of the old Portland ZOu-
ave Drill Corps!

4 RE hereby notified that the annual meeting will
~ be held Monday evening next, at y O'Clock, at
their old headquarters.
punctual attendance is requested. Exercises in
the Manual and Bayonet will take place after election.
ANY persons intending to join the Drill Corps
requested TO be present at O'Clock, class for
Primary Instruction in the Manual will be formed of
members. +. CARTER, Secretary,
my0g 2tk
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Rebel Army Movements.

NEW YORK, May 81.
The Mercury has the following dispatches
from Washington:
Reliable Information is at hand tonight,
that portion of Gen. Lees army has swung
around on the Orange d Alexandria railroad,
at Culpepper. The rebel Gen. Hooks division
occupied that place yesterday. To-day sup
ply train of twelve cars, laden with stores, was
captured between Manassas and Warenton
The rebels took up the track, which was
discovered by the engineer, and the train was
halted. No sooner had it fully stopped than
a IL pound shot was sent through the boiler
of the engine from a field piece concealed in
in the woods. The train was burned and all
the men taken prisoners who were running it,
This was probably the work of Gen. Mosely's
men.
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Portland Manufacturing Co.

4 SPECIAL MEETING of the stockholders in the
N Portland Manufacturing Company will be held
al the Office of Messrs. A. s. +. Spring, on Mon
DAY. June list. at O'Clock NJ, for the purposes of
choosing officers for the ensuing year to authorize
the sale of any real or personal property belonging
TO the corporations and to act any other business
relating to said corporation that may come before
them n. Z. RICHARDSON, Clerk L. NJ. Co.
my26 edistje2
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INTENDED REMovAL.-Messrs. Winslow, of
the Machine Shop, corner of Fore and Union
streets, have leased for a term of twenty years
the building erected by Hon. J. b. Brown on
Union street, and intended for a theatre or
public hall.
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From Venazuala

NEW YORK, May 81
The Pine Street News Room has advices
from Venezuela of April Both. The country
has become Tranquil, the government of Paez
having been acknowledged by the Federals.
A National Convention was soon to be held
and it is proposed to reinstate the republic of
Columbia
The new Charge de Affairs has arrived at
Caracas, and is preparing his demand against
the government.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-06-01
Land at Auction.

y. NJ. PATTEN. Auctioneer- Office, q Exchange ST.
MILL be sold on Thursday, June 18th, at IL NJ,
w avaluablc piece of Land near the head of
Cross, and corner Of Middle streets.
his lot has front of thirty EIGHT feet on Gross
street extending back one hundred and eleven feet
10 the rear Of stores on Union street owned by Henry
Goddard, Esq, The wooden building ON the lot will
be SOLD with the land.
Sale ON the premises. and positive.
For particulars call on Mr.. JAMES TODD, or the
Aucuoheer. my22 dtd
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Fryeburg Academy.

FJNHE Summer Term of this Institution will COM
L menee "Wednesday, May 9th, under the charge
of B. Z. Snow, A. NJ, Principal. Term ten weeks
ID. ID. SEWALL, Secy. Trustees
Fryeburg, May 4. 1868. 6dlw & w2w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-06-01

COOL SoDA.-Messrs. Crosman d Poor dis
pense the coolest of soda, with the best of syr-
ups, at their splendid apothecary store next to
the corner of Middle and Exch,nge Stroets
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RichardsOn's Wharf Company.

FINHE annual meeting of Stockholders of the Rich
Il ardson's Wharf Company will be held at the Of
flee of Henry NJ. Payson, Exchange street, on Mon
day June LIST. at =. NJ for the choice of Directors
and any other business which may come before
them. Per order.
W II. STEPHENSON, Secretary
Portland May Is, 1853 my16 did
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Ii l. O. MI e RS
Superior Bark Mills.

NNHE subscriber bcgs leave TO inform Tanners in
l. Maine, that he is Agent for the sale of Boomers
Superior Bark Mills, manufactured in the State of
New York. and extensively used there.
These mills can be seen in operation at VIM. Gray's
Tannery, Portland, Allen Warren's, Fryeburg,
and J. L. Horne, Norway Me.
For particulars in regard to the advantages claim
ed for this mill, see Circulars which will be- sent on
application. j. NJ. SOUTHWICk
my30 d3m- 256 Congress Street .. BOSTON.
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Portland, SacO Il Portsmouth Rail-
road Company.

hIVIDEND NO. 39.-Three dollars per share
~ clear Of United States tar, will be payable
June 10th to stockholders of record Nav 30th 1868
Per order, ELIPHALET MOTT,
my27 dtjells Treasurer.
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REMOVED.

'INHE undersigned has removed from 1872 Exchange
10 233 CONGRESS STREET, I'd door east of Chest
nut street. near the new City Building fup stairs.
where he will be happy 10 wait on his customers as
usual. NArH'L BROWN
my27 d2ws
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DIR. j. III, HEALD

HAVING disposed of his entire interest in his
IL Office to DIR =. q FERNALD would cheerfuly
recommend him to his former patients and the pub
lie. DIR. FERSALD, from long experience, is prepar-
Cd to insert Artificial Teeth the 'vucanite Base "
an! all other methods known to the profession.
Portland, May %, 1863 If
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From st. Domingo.

New YORK, May 81.
The schooner Matthias, from st. Domingo
city, May 10, reports the strife between the Do
minicans and the Spaniards as progressing
Z Dominicans were brought into the city and
shot on the 18th. The health of the Island is
good.
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Merchants (,

rIVHE advertiser is DESTROYS of getting into some
Il wholesale business-grocery preferred Has N
good acquaintance and if needed can furnish from
one to two thousand dollars.
Please address A. c. f., Press Office
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Maine Medical Association.

THE Maine Medical Association will hold its elev-
L enth annual meeting in Portland. commencing
on Tuesday, June 18th. 1853, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ
THOS. a. FOSTER,
Recording Secretary.
Portland, May %, 1868. 3wdSwl9
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Steamboat Notice.

SIZDs In consequence of some improve
kS.sl.xeezAAzs> ments to be made on the Steamship
~ZfSss3e,--- Gen Banks. her trips will be dis
continued for few days. Notice win be given when
she will resume her regular trips.
A. SOMERBY, Agent.
Portland, April 81 1863 diff
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Portland, SacO a Portsmouth Rail
Road.

FuNIlE Stockholders of the Portland, Saco Ports.
Il mouth Railroad Company are notified that their
annual meeting for the choice of Directors and the
transaction such other business NAV legally
come before them will be held at the Baptist Meet
ing House in North Berwick Village. on Monday,
the first day of June next at twelve O'Clock, noon
Stockholders only viii be passed tree over the
Eastern, the Boston Maine. and the Portland, Sa-
co and Portsmouth Roads to and from the place of
meeting
by order of the Directors.
CHAS. + BARRETT. Clerk
of L. ). & L. X X. Co.
Portland, May IL, 1868. myl3 dtd
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Forge Coal.

4 tARGO Robert Hare, Powel's celebrated Cum
~ berland Coal, just received and for sale by
HENRY l.. PAINE & co,
26l Commercial Street, Smiths Wharf.
myl9 I'm
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IL TEMPLE STREET, where may be found a general
assortment of
Harnesses, Trunks, valises, Travelling
Bags, &C., &c.
JOSEPH RING. j. H. TUAxrYR
N. b. Carriage Trimming and Repairing done at
short notice. myl9 3weod&wis
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NC. Association's Bonds.

DERSONS holding bonds of the Maine Charitable
Il Mechanic Association can learn of purchaser
ON application to the Five Cent Saving Bank Fo 10l
Middle ST. May 26-dtf
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SB-Paymaster James F. Hamilton, of the
U. 5. Navy, is at home for few days.
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Items from Southern Papers.

MURFREEsBoRo', May 80.
The Chattanooga Rebel of the 10Th has the
following:
Mobile, 2sh.-Reports from below Vicks-
burg say Gen. Banks has crossed the Missis-
sippi river with his army at Bayou Sara.
Gen. Grant sent in flag of truce yesterday
about the sick and wounded.
The slaughter of the Federals was far great
er in the assault upon Vicksburg than in any
battle during the war.
The Mississippan of Tuesday says Sat-
urday's battle at Vicksburg, was the most
stubborn of all. The Quartermaster at Cam
ton says the Yankee gunboats have left Yazoo
city.
Richmond, Va, May 81. A private dis
patch from Canton, Miss, gays all was well
yesterday. Vicksburg holds out bravely.
The rebels believe that the army of the
Cumberland is in weaker condition to-day
than at any time since the battle of Murfrees-
boro. 1t thinks Gen. Rosencrans has rein
forced Gen. Grant.
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Stock Market.
DtOOH -Huf HUI
NEW YORK. Nav 20.

NEW YORK, May 30.
Second Board.-Stocks opened active and better
United States SIS of 1881 coupons............l 1854
New United states one year certificates, 99I
Treasury 3-lUths,. ..,.... lO7t
American q old :. ....... l45f
Pittsburg. Fort Wayne and Chicago. ......... ISL
Chicago Alton preferred, ................... 90,
Milwaukee Prairie Du Chicn. ............. ash
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House at Auction.

WE shall sell At public auction. on Tuesday, June
No. 10 Tate Street. The house is finished through
out, having rooms. There Is abundance of hard
and SON water-in q central and healthy location,
tenement for a small family
HENRYBAILEY & CO., Auctioneers.
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From Vicksburg.

PHILADELPHIA, May 80.
A special dispatch to the Bulletin, dated
Cincinnati, May Both, says a dispatch received
from the lower Mississippi, via Memphis, no
date, says there has been no fighting at Vicks-
burg since last Monday.
Most of the river batteries had been silenced,
but the most dangerous ones were yet in OPP
GRAFTON, and the gunboats were Smelling them.
1t is reported that Col. Dallina and Adjutant
Hammock, of the S1st Illinois regiment had
been killed.
WASHINGTON, May 81.
Official dispatches were received here to-
day from the army Of Gen. Grant, dated 10Th
inst They represent no material change in
affairs since the 18th. On the evening of that
day, Gen. Pemberton asked for two and half
hours truce to bury his dead, which was
granted
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Consumption,

every instance. when in the acute stages. where
the lungs are not fully involved.
The most obstinate of nervous sick Head
ache, Neuralgia in the head, face and extremities
with acute rheumatism, are instantly relieved, and
with chronic rheumatism, are permanently cured in
a few applications.
e6-fo the Ladies' DIR. ID. especially calls who arc
sufferers with Dropsy Debility .Luchorrht hitesl
Inflammation and Falling of the Womb. Assesses.
Tumors and Cancers OF the Womb. aud wi guaran
ieo permanent cure in every case.
For suppressous Irregularities painful Menstrual
lions. Neural la of the Womb with al THEN entail
lug ills there j. agent il the world Ell ceut in
curing Electricity Ia many serious obstruc-
Sions can be broken up in few moments and In ev-
cry IL DESTROYS the tendency relapse. TO all
those desiring perfect health and the services the
oldest Medical Electrician in the United States wo
most respectfully invite 90 call, rendering TO all
positive assurance OF u full recovery of health
r. 5. DIR. ID. first introduced Electricity for
tracing teeth without pain. To those having decay
ed teeth or sumps desiring their teeth out for
setting we extend a polite invitation. During tho
operation the person experiences pleasing and in
MIGRATING sensation
n. h. For extracting Minerals and Humors from
the system we use the electro chemical Baths.
Patients from out of town will be accommodated
with board
Office hours from to /; u to 6; and to in the
evening. Consultation Free. mch24 ised3m
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Sale atAuction.

IN "Wednesday, July 18th, unless previously sold
at private SALE House No. IS on the east side Of
India street. with the lot Of land on which n sands
being the same Josiah Baker aud his descendants
have owned for over ninety five years past
For further particulars inquire of
Portland, May %, 1863 dstf
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ELECTRICITX,

" n. DEFINING, NJ D.. would most respectfully
w announce to the citizens of Portland and vi
cinity. that he has taken suit of ut No. IL
Clapp's Block, corner of Congress and Elm Streets
up stairs. where he viii remain Through the summer
to treat Chonic Diseases by the Etectropahic treat
ment.
lie would especially invite the afflicted that are
laboring under any old and inveterate chronic dis
ease, in the form of Scrofula Hip Disease, White
Swelling. Erysipelas, Salt Rheum. letter. Rash, and
every humor of whatever Kind character; likewise
Dance. fits. paralysis, contracted muscles distorted
limbs, dyspepsia, liver complaint general debility,
habitua constipation. Sc We would likewise cali
the attention of the public to peculiar Of
cur