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CENTRAL HOUSE,
MARIN e
Railway Chains and Track Irons.

FINHE undersigned has been appointed A gent for
IL the sale of Marine Railway and other Chains
in the United States and British North America
uiaeiured by HENRY WooD Co, OF Liverpool,
Great Britain and is now prepared TO receive orders
for Marine Railway Chains made TO order and TO
pattern. with the Sproeket wheel to match and
ranted to it. These chains made OF iron pc
cuary suited 10 this purpose, which, by actual test
shows its average breaking strain 10 be So tons per
inch of sectional area. Parties wishing good and re-
liable chains will do well 10 examine those in actual
service.
Marine Railway Track Irons drilled with the
couniersnnk 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. &. feels confident he can supply the above ar
ticles on as favorable terms be obtained else
where Address HORAtEi CRANDALL
Submarine Engineer
ianl0 62 dlawlys NEW BEDFORD Mass
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Testimony Of DR.. Sims, Of Lon
Eclectic Medical Infirmary,
TO THE LADIES.

nR. HUGHES particularly invites all Ladies who
IL need medical adviser TO call at his rooms. No
Temple Street which they will find arranged for
their especial accommodation.
DIR. H's Eclectic Renovsting Medicines are unrival-
led in efficacy and superior virtue in regulating all
Female Irregularities. Their action is specific and
certain of producing relief In a short time.
LADIES will mud II invaluable IN all cases Of OBJ
structions amer all other remedies have been tried In
vain. Ii 10 purely vegetable. containing nothing in
the least Injurious 10 the health, and may be taken
with perfect safety AZ all times.
Sent to any part ofthe country with full directions.
BY addressing DR.. HUGHES.
No. Temple Street, corner of Middle. Portland.
N. BLADES desiring may consult one Of their
own sex. lady of experience In constant attend
anee iulidawtf3
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CLOSELY seated 20 all parts of the country.
PRICES-Full strength, $40; half strength. So;
quarter strength. 50 per bottle.
eg-REMEMBER-This medicine Is designed err
pressin for obstinate uhich all other remedies
Of the lind hare faiied 10 cure; also that u is
rdated as represented ~ ererg respect, or the price
triH be refunded
tF-BEWARE or mutations. None genu-
inc aud warranted. unless purchased directly Qf Or.
NJ at his medal Institute for Special Diseases,
No 2s Union street. Providence. X. i.
EY-This Speciality embraces all diseases of a prf-
rate nature, both OF MEN and WOMEN, by reg
uarly educated physician of twenty years practice.
giving them his trhoie attention.
~ confidential and medicines will be sent by express
secure from observation 10 all parts of the United
States Also accommodations for ladies from abroad
wishing for a secure and quiet RETREAT. with good
care. until restored TO health.
CAUTION lit has been estimated that over ttro
hundred thousand dollars are paid To swindling
quacks annually, in New England alone withoutany
beae6f to those who pay IT, All this comes from
trusting rifhOnt inquiry, to men who alike des
titute of honor character and skill, and whose only
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assertions, in praise Of Themselves. IT, therefore,
YOU would avoid being hnmbsgged. take no mans
word. matter rhaf his prefsnsioas are, but
MAIZE ENQUIRY sit will cost you nothing, and
save you many regrets; for as advertising ply
sicans in nine cases on. of ten, bogus. there Is
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trho and rhat they are.
~ DIR. NJ will send FREE. by enclosing one
stamp above pamphlet on DISEASES OF W0-
MEN, and on Pirate Diseases generally, giving null
information, rith the most aRdoabted eJreHces and
testimonials. without which no advertising ply stefan
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FIDEyCE WHaTEPER.
sY-Orders by mail promptly attended to. Write
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POETRY.
From the Lowell Courier.
Peace.

From the Lowell Courier.
Peace.
peace, peace, peace do you say an-Mrs Bro'cning
Peace, peace, peace do you sayY
What! while the rebels continue in arms!
Peace, while they breathe out defiance and
hatef
And startle the land with constant alarms
Ali the cry you would raise, comes too early,
or late.
Peace. peace, peace, do you sayl
And who holds Richmondi Who the South
westf
And who holds the riverl that sweeps to the
sea,
Where Empire must have her outlet and wayi
Pray tell us of Charleston, dark treason's foul
Az. what Of her forts, Who holds themr Do
wei
Peace, peace, peace, do you sayi
We have forfeited all, on the die We have
cast
So desperate conflict no longer will pay
.sThis purchase by blood-whoIl venture the
COST"
Peace, peace, peace, do you say,
Shall widows and orph,ns snite on the breast
And cry, "we have suffered in vain, so we
see, "
Will the dust of old heroes lie silent Nay, nay
viii the bones of our sons and brothers still
rest,
If such a sad peace there ever shall bel
Peace, peace, peace, do you sayl
And what Of the bondmani What of Gods
cursel
His judgments that mark the oppressor with
blight?
VIII peace give him freedom, Gods curse will
il stayl
All the darkness to come, will surely be
worse
Than the darkness we haye-than this night |!
Peace, peace, peace, do you say!
Yes peace, Gods peace-let IT Gomez
Let man to man and his Maker be true
That system Of infamous wrong take away (;
For this, of rebellon's the root and the sum
And we will cry peace, peace" with you,
too
T. CoRBEN.
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(tAN be prevented BY curing Coughs. Colds Hodrss-
" ness, and all fritdfions u the Throat aud Broa-
chiaf Fesssis. with the Great German Remedy. The
HENPEL PREVENTIVE. Clergymen. lawyers, teach
singers, and all who overtax the strength Of the
vocal organs and consequently suffer from irritation
and soreness Of the throat, will find this medicine in
valuable. IL not only refieres but permanently cures.
Testimony Of DIR. Sims, Of London.
"Diptheria Is ofthe most fatal diseases OF mod
times aud he who suggests means TO PrereRf ~.
TO arrest IL In its course aud render 10 mild and
manageable, is truly benefaetor Of his race. Medi-
cine like this oayht to be in every family in the
country" For sale bv
$. H. COLEswORrHY, 90 Exchange ST.,
feb26 ed2w eod3w and elsewhere.
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Here's Health for the Million!
DIR. CLARKE'S
Sherry Wine Bitters!

fALAIABLk AN ID HEALTHY.
DREPARED from Rock Rose Sarsaparla. Dock
Il Root, and great variety OF RooTs and HERBS.
Preserved in the best Sherry Wine and Hhiskey.
viii Immediately cure Loss of Appetite. General
Debility. Dyspepsia. Sour stomach, Palpitation of
the Heart Asthma, Coughs, Colds Boils, Pimples on
the Face, and Humors of all Kinds.
They are SAFE for the young sgsctadi and agreeable
for the old aud indispensable for the ladies, they
enrich the blood and nyigorate and restore the sys
tenn.
\. b. Ifyou wish good Bitter, call for Cidrke's
and take no other.
Beware of Cheap Bitters, they contain vile
drugs and cheap poisonous liquors. which will de-
stroy your health aud lite quicker than disease.
Our system is to keep up the quality and make the
price in proportion.
Sold by all druggists, grocers, hotel-keepers and
dealers generally
Manufactured by +. r. CLARKE. Sharon, Mass
Price ops 80 cents for the rral Bottle 70 cents for
one quart, Sl50 two quarts, $3.50 for the Worlds
Size, holding one gallon.
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HOTELS.
"ELM HOUS E."

"ELM HOUS E."
R THE undersigned respectfully informs the
tNV public that he has leased the above House,
fsE4j.8 on Federal Street, Portland, I'D invites
Iy31.J the travelling community TO call and see il
he knows chow to keep hoteI." Clean
airy rooms, good beds well-provided table, aten-
tive servants and moderate charges The induce
ments he holds out TO those whose business pleas
call them to the Forest City"
JONATHAN BLISS, Proprietor.
Portland, Aug. 49, 1862. dit
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7 s constantly receiving unsolicited Testimonials
J. of the astonishing cures performed by her.
Among many recently received are the following,
which are commended TO the notice of the aflct-
ed. Mrs Manchester may be consulted at the
Preble House, Portland, Rooms Mes 40 and Al.
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International Steamship Go.
EASTPORT, CALAIS e. ST. JOHN.

SPRING ARRANGEMENT.
1nN On and after Thursday, March the
tglzaa>ztAsae~ 18th, the Steamer FOREST CITY,
sss3Eee-~ Capt. j. j. iiseomb WILL until fur
Their notice. leave Railroad Wharf foot of State St.
every Thursday, al O'Clock =. NJ. for PASSPORT and
81. JohD-connectiDg at ST. John with Steamer En-
peror fer Windsor aud Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Returning, will leave ST. John every Monday, at s
O'Clock A. NJ, for Eastport, Portland aud Boston.
mch5 G. c. EATON, Agent
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copyright secured,
Copyright securely
The Great Indian Remedy
FOR FEMALES.
DIR. MArTIsoN,s INDIAN EMMENAGoGuE.

This celebrated Female Medicine.
virtues unknown of any
thing else OF the kind, and proving
efectual amer all others have failed,
is designed for both married and sim
gle ladies'. and Is the very best thing
known for the purpose. as IL will
bring on the monthly sickness in cases
of distractions. from any cause, and
after all other remedies of the kind
have bee,. tried in vain.
OVER 2Oo0 BOTTLES have now
been sold without a single failure,
when taken as directed, and without
the least injury to health IN any case.
ES-it is put up in bottles OF three
different strengths, with full diree-
fions for using and cent nv axDress
The Portland daily press., 1863-04-03
STANDARD ARTICLE.
Clarke's Superior Quality Corn Starch

OhlGlNAL BRAND,
The Best On the Wortd-Preparedf from Sound Corn.
And produces the most delicious and healthy dishes
the form OF Puddings. Apple Friters, Corn Cakes.
Cream Cakes, Blanc Mango. Custards, Thickenibg
for Grayes Gruels, Soups sc.
Manufactured by +. r. CLARKE, Sharon, Mass.
and sold at wholesale in New Bedford by }. n. Bar
rows. mchl6 eod3m
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MEDICAL.
POOR RICHARDS
EYE & EAR WATER !!

NO Organs of the human system more impor-
tant to health and comfort than the EYE and
EAR, and yet none areless understood or more neg
lected. They seem to pass common observation,
and yet every part of the body q dependent upon
them for life and health.
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Diptheria

~ State Agent for DAVIS & KIDD'S NAG
NErO-ELECTRIC MACHINES. coda wtoctl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-06-09
Adventure with an Alligator.

A soldier writing from Bayou Aouf.
Louisiana. to his sister in Albany, relates
the following adventure:
Now that | am on the alligator chapter,
| will tell you the adventure that | had
with one. have always been anxious
to obtain some portion of an alligator to
carry home as curiosity. One day, while
returning from one OF the outposts. | put
into alligator Bayou. An alligator swim
ming shows but two little humps above
water, the larger one at bis eyes and the
other at his nose, and it requires marks
man of no mean skill to kill one. l soon
fell in with..a number of them, and picking
out the largest one fired He turned on
his back, his feet quivered in the air, his
jaws opened, and he sank. / padded to
the spot, and after poking in the weeds
short time with my paddle. | brought his
lordship to the surface. struck him sew
eral times with my paddle and held him
to the side of the canoe to make sure that
he was quite dead. After good deal of
pulling and prying, | managed to get him
into the boat, taking care to turn his head
to the bow. He had hardly struck the
be at, when his eyes and mouth opened
with start. and bis tail swept from side
to side with the force of sledge hammer.
In an instant comprehended my situation.
To jump out and swim for shore was to
fall into the jaws of dozen hungrysre rep
tiles, and my only salvation was toskeep
out Of the reach Of his tail by pushing him
towards the bow with my paddle. the
canoe being SO narrow that he could not
turn around to face me. At length by
throwing his head over the side Of the
boat, be got his head towards me and made
a charge with his jaws wide open. For
once in my life | think / was thoroughly
frightened. In an instant | plunged my
paddle down bis throat. His jaws closed
on it like vice, and he was quiet for
moment, and bad time to draw my pis-
tol and send two balls through his head.
He now lay quiet and saw that he was
By no means dead, and | loaded my pistol,
preparatory to another attack; but as be
did not seem disposed to renew hosllities,
/ padded swiftly down the stream and
landed at the first convenient point then
paid the last respects 10 bis alligatorship,
by sending another ball entirely through
his head, and went on my way rejoicing.
| did not succeed in getting the desired
trophy, for alligators are like snakes "their
tails do not die Until sundown," and every
time would touch hin his tail would fly
from side with such force as to endanger
my bones. | think | shall never handle
another alligator until his head and taila are
cut off.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-06-09

THE Poll EvIL.-Some persons regard
the poll evil as incurabIe. tits some times
called fstuld. No matter how long the
core has beeu running, it can be cured in a
brief time, and at cost not exceeding ten
cents. One dime spent in muriatic acid
will be sufficient to effect radical and per-
manent cure Of the most stubborn fstula
TIE sore should be first thoroughly cleans
cd by some abstergent fluid, aud for this
purpose pure water is perhaps as valuable
as anything that can be used, and drop
eight or len drops Of this acid in twice a
day till it has the appearance of fresh
wound; then wash clean With soap suds
made Of CASTLE soap, and leave it 10 heal,
which it will speedily do if the acid has
beer used long enough. Should il, how
ever, heal slowly, apply the acid second
lime, and in the manner above described
taking care to wash out the pipe thorough
". and it will be found an iqfallible reme-
DIV in the most inveterate diseases of this
sort but it must be remembered that in
order to do so, the acid must be applied
till the corrupt or diseased flesh is all burn
ed out Ger. Tel.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-06-09
Cairo. June /.

The steamer WfnoaG arrived tonight.
Our forces have rndisppted possession Of
everything between Big Black Bridge and
VicKsburg, to within 60 feet Of the hills in
the rear of the rebel army.
No fears are felt of an attack in the
rear, Grant being fully prepared to prevent
any such movement.
During the fight on Friday, the soldiers
Of an Iowa regiment scaled the walls Of the
fort northwest Of The city, held it six hours,
when, reinforcements not coming up, they
were captured by the rebels, but Paroled
Immediately.
Since Mon lay evening an unceasing
Commandment has been kept up, and three
general charges have been made along The
entire line.
The enemy's position on the bluffs is
very strong and will cost us heavy loss if
taken by storm.
Tie gunboats and mortars are hiring on
the city, th cir shells bursting in the streets.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-06-09
New York, June 2.

The steamer Creole, from New Orleans
Nav "a, arrived this morning.
Dispatches in the Era of the "a, dated
Port hudson plains, May %, says:
yesterday Augur's whole division was
engaged in nine hours fight on Port
Hudson Plains, four miles in the rear Of
Port Hudson, on the Bayou Sara road.
The rebels were thoroughly whipped, and
left large number Of killed and wounded
on the field.
"The rebel General, Gardener. sent in a
flag of truce at midnight, asking permis-
sion to bury his dead. We took 1000
prisoners"
"The enemy was driven three miles from
his first position and Anger biyouacked on
the field of battle.
sour loss is IL killed and Sc wounded.
The / 9th New York and I'd Louisiana
suffered most. Our men fought with great
bravery"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-06-09

The DAUGHTER OF THE REGMENT.-A
letter dated Lake Providence, La, makes
The following statement:
The First Kansas regiment, Of which /
have spoken before, is encamped near us.
One Of the members of that regiment a
Sergeant, died in the hospital two weeks
ago. After death his comrades discovered
that their former friend and companion
BY the side Of whom they had marched and
fought for almost two years was a-woman
You may imagine their surprise at the ols-
covery. went to the hospital and saw the
body after il was prepared for burial, and
made some inquiries about her. She was
of more than average size for woman,
with rather strongly marked features,s so that
With the aid of mans attire she had quite
a masculine look. She enlisted in the reg
iment after they went TO Missouri; and con-
sequently they knew nothing of her early
history. She probably served under an
assumed name. The was in the battle of
Springfield where Gen. Lyon was killed.
and has fought in dozen battles and skir-
mishes. She always sustained an excellent
reputation, both as "man" and soldier,
and the me all speak Of her in terms Of
respect and affection. She was brave as a
lion in battle, and never finched from any
duty or hardship that fell to her lot. She
must have been very shrewd to live in a
regiment so long, and preserve her secret
so well. Poor girl she was worthy of a
better fate. Who knows What grief, troub-
le or persecution induced her to embrace
such a fife? z"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-06-09

A Few OF THE HUMBUGs.-A good
many men advertise for agents at"$50, 500
and S75 a month, and all expenses paid"
When applied to. they forward plausible
circulars advising you to send them certain
sums Of money for sample sewing machines
or other articles, on which they Offer great
profits if you undertake the sale of them.
If you ever get any return for the money,
which is seldom the case, you are told that
if you sell certain amount you can make
sec, $40, or more. Certain parties in this
city and elswhere send out one, two or three
copies of professedly agricultural journal,
and offer great inducements to postmasters
and others to get up clubs. They get
many to send in money,and sometimes pay
the premiums, such as they are; but the
paper soon stops, and the duped subscri-
bers can get nothing more for their money
and no amount of writing will draw out a
word of reply from the nominal Publishers.
They write TO friend in the city to call
and inquire about, but the reputed pub
Usher is always out Of town or sick-at
least be can never be found.-NeW York
Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-06-09

THE CRoP PRosPEcT IN OHIo.-Fur-
Their accounts from Ohio show that the
wheat prospect, except in a few exposed
neighborhoods, never looked better than at
The present time, while other grains and
the grass crop promise large returns. The
Summit County Beacon says:
Everything in the fruit line, both large
and small. is poisoning out to the fullest
extent, and unless late severe frost OF
some other unfortunate calamity should in
vene, growth Of fruit will be gathered in
Ohio greater than ever before in single
season"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-06-09
New York. ,Juno j

The following letter from General Hunt
er to jeff. Davis, is printed in the Free
South, dated May 30th:
Headquarters Department Of the South,
Hilton Head, Port Royal, April 23.-Jey-
ferson Darts, Richmond The u. S. flag
must protect all its defenders, whether
white, black or yollow. Several negroes in
the employ of the Government in the West
ern Department, have been cruelty murder
ed by your authorities, and others sold in
to slavery. Every outrage Of this kind
against the laws Of humanity which may
take place in this department, shall be fo.-
lowed by the immediate execution Of the
rebels Of highest rank in my possession,
man for man. These executions will Ger
tainly take place for every one murdered or
sold into q slavery worse than death. On
your authorities will rest the responsibility
of this barbarous policy, and you viii be
held responsible ID the world to come, for
all the blood thus shed.
In the month of August last you declar-
ed ai4 those engaged in aiming the negroes
to fight for their country to be felons and
directed the Immediate execution of all
such as should be captured. have given
you long enough time to reflect on your
a. ~
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-06-09
Threatened Invasion OF the North-The War to
be Transferred TO the Loyal States.
[From the Richmond Examiner. May Il.

From the Richmond Exami ner, May II.
Ift will be ever possible to attempt any
thing beyond the defensive even, this would
seem TO be lie time. Since the first battle
of Manassas, the Southern army has never
had so evident az opportunity to gain a
victory-a gain he Southern army, Which
has so often repulsed the enemy NTH san
culinary effect, cannot be said 10 hare
made on any occasion or at any time. A
victory signifies something more than the
preventing the success Of an attack. Prog
ress, conquest, or some step toward the
conclusion Of the war is Involved in the
idea of victory. With al! our glorious
battles, we hare not get recovered a single
lost city or delivered any sacjagdted state
from the MraH Of the invader. If we can
ever do such thing we must hope to do
it shortly, for we shall never behold our
foe so weak again.
Defensive operations are, no doubt,
more facile aud surer of SUCCESS in kind.
While the Confederate army is what it
now is the enemy will be beaten whenever
u0 CtOSSSS tlic Aed ppdhstuhoSh vi fShtetS'
again on the James. But defensive opera
tons will never secure the acknowledgment
of our independence or end the war; The
Yankees VIII fight us FOR forty years on
the present terms. No people are more
periinacious; and Washington well noted
this popularity of their character, that
they are totally fearless until they see a
bayonet at their breast, though they are
remarkable for their pusillanimity. So
long as the war means the dispatch of men
and money to distance, and so long as
they fail to see the columns Of in invading
army blackening their fields, lit by the
flames of their houses and towns, they will
be stubbornly determined to prosecute it.
From the FIRST day Tho only reasonable
hope of the Confederacy has been he trans
fer of hoStilit:es TO the eRensy's territory.
If we cannot do that, the progress oJ az
vasion, howeger slow, must after a time,
overwhelDa as. No treary Of peace ispos-
siJle sooe that signed on the enemy's soil.
and if our armies can ever go there at all,
the time is al hand when they a0iH do so.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-06-09
Cairo. June 2.

The dispatch boat from Vicksburg the
9th, confirms the sinking Of the gunboat
Cincinnati by shot from the rebel batteries.
She was ordered to move down the river,
and when turning the point she was open
ed on by several batteries from above, which
it was supposed, had been silenosd. She
managed to return to point just above
the upper battery, where she sunk in fif.
teen feet Of water. From Is to 40 are
reported killed, drowned and wounded.
She will probably be total loss.