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LOST.

ON or about the tenth of the present month one
~ Note signed by l.. III. Stevens of Boston, for
nine hundred ninety-six dollars, 1896 0Ol dated
about the min, of February 1863 and pay able five
months amer date to the order OF A. 5. Shurtlef
Co.. Portland, but not endorsed by us.
The public are cautioned against purchasing the
above note, as payment OF the same Is stopped.
A. 4 ). SHURrLEFf & co.
Portland, Feb. Is, 1868. dlws
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6NHAMBERS in the second story, over Store 81
~ Middle street-Mitchell's Building Possession
given Immediately. inquire of
jan2u AT DOLE
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w AN TS....LOST.
Wanted.

A SITUATION as Clerk or Book keeper in some
IA wholesale store. by young married man who
would like to loan his employers a thousand dollars
Would not object to tormnga Copartnership with
some one already in business. References exchang.
ed for n few DAYS only.
Address BUSINESS, Box 2220, Portland p. o.
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Wanted.
An Apprentice Wanted.

4 SITUATION as HOUSRREEPER BY a widow
IA woman Good references given. Apply at this
Office. or No. 3 Peach Street. febls I've
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N A T T e RS ABOUT TO w N.
supreme Judicial Court.

JANUARY TERM-cUTTING j., PRESIDING.
THURsDAY-In the case of Abbott v. May
bury & al, the jury came in and returned a
verdict for plaintiff for SOL S1-the whole
amount claimed, with interest. We under
stand the jury was out only about five minutes
long enough to compute the interest on the
account.
u.s.. Abbott, vinton & bennett.
No. 227. Samuel L. Carleton v. Timothy
Carey.
Assumpsit on an account annexed, for pro-
fessional services rendered defendant In certain
actions in Court and otherwise. The amount
claimed by plaintiff was about 500. Defend
ant pleaded the general Issue and denied en-
pioying plaintiff. He also denied each and
every item in plaintiffs account Subsequently
an offer to be defaulted for $50 was entered
on the docket The case was argued by ]. H.
Williams for defendant and Mr.. Carleton pro
Sc. The jury returned verdict for plaintiff
for tS3,44.
s. L. Carleton, J.H. Williams.
s. C. Strout.
No. $50. Constant Converse v. Ammi
Mitchell ct ux.
Real action, in which plaintiff demands pos
session OF a piece of land in Freeport, con-
tanning 6S square rods, with the buildings
thereon; of which he alleges he was disseized
by defendants. The defense was that the notes,
for which the premises mentioned were mort
gagged, had been paid.
The case was tried before the presiding
judge, without the intervention OF jury.
Amer hearing the evidence Judge Cutting
ordered conditional judgment to be entered
for plaintiff for $i74,O9 and costs, as against
the husband.
b. Freeman, Fessenden & Butler.
w. H. Vinton.
Court adjourned to nine o'clock Friday
morning
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WANTED.

THE subscriber. having had considerable expert
l. ence ia connection with manufacturing, but
without capital, wishes TO make arrangements with
come person having means. to operate mill-cither
cotton or wooen-and share the profits Can give
Please address b. WOODWARD. Box H. South
Berwick, Maine. declo eod2m
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Report Of Admiral Porter.
Steamer Vicksburg SO Badly Damaged as
to be Destroyed.
Another Boat Run the Batteries at
vicksburg.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.
Rear Admiral Porter communicates the fol-
lowing report to the Secretary of the Navy.
IT, 5. Mississippi Squadron, Feb Sh.-Sir:
l am happy to inform you that the steamer
Vicksburg was so badly Injured by the Queen
of the West that she was obliged to be kept
afoat with large coal barges fastened to her
sides. Her machinery has been taken out and
she will, very likely, be destroyed. This is the
first steamer OF which we have deprived the
rebels. The Vicksburg was the largest steamer
on the river, and | think they were preparing
to use her against our transports, being very
fleet Her wheel and guard were all smashed in
and large hole knocked in her side, so de-
serters report. Last night started coal
barge with 2O00 bushels of coal from the an
chorage up the river to the batteries at vicks-
burg. 1t had ten miles to go to reach the
Queen Of the West and arrived safely within
ten minutes of the time calculated, not having
been seen by the sentinel.
Conviction for Murdsr-New Jersey Legis-
lature.
TRENTON. N. j., Feb. 10.
A verdict of murder in the first degree was
returned to-day against Charles Lewis for kill
ing James Rowland.
resolution was introduced In the legisla-
ture declaring that the State of New Jersey
will pay her share of money incurred in the
Missouri emancipation act.
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Wanted.

4 SMART, active and respectable young man, of
N good address, in outdoor business. Apply
at the counter of
VIRTUE. YORsTON CO.,
febl6 lws l6l Middle Street. Portland
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of Gen. Butler.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 10.
The reception of Gen. Butler here was
grand affair.
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gY- Coal is sold at retail in Newark N. j.
at from $3.50 to $3.50 per ton.
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At Wholesale {!

At Wholesale
y Nn BUSHELS Extra Mealing Corn.
,OOO 400 Bbls. Stone Mills Flour.
$50 Bbls. Arcade
80 :" Chicasaw
IS Augusta
80 Union
10000 feet Pine shipping Boards.
25.gD spruce Plank
5o.00 " Cheap Pine Boards.
l2l,0O Pine Clapboards-planed.
5000 spruce Clapboards.
10000 Extra Cedar shingles.
By GEO. +. FOSTER
At the head of Union Wharf
Portland, Dec 1ltb 1852. DIFF
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ITO learn the Sign and Ornamental painting bust
l. One who has q decided taste for the bust
ness preferred. Enquire of J. Is. HUDSON. JR.,
febl7-,i2w q Market square
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FOR BOYS.
THE Spring Term of this school will commence
Il on the lst Tuesday in March. The advantages
for instruction excellent. Application for rooms
should be made as early possible
Mt TRUE. NJ. A.,
Proprietor and Principal
Bethel. Jan. 90, 1863 jan2G4w
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Grammar schools for Rovs

FINHE examination of applicants for admission 10
Il the Boys Grammar Schools. will be held on
Friday next. at the Centre Street School House
commencing al O'Clock A. NJ. BY ORDER
Portland. Feb Is. 1853 Odd
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School Examina tiOms.

CANDIDATES for admission to Grammar Schools
~ for Girls, will be examined at the CENTRE
SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. on Thursday next. 18th inst,
at nine o'clock in the forenoon.
Per order febl6 did
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Stock Market.

New YORK. Feb. 10.
.vd -sstacks dnll hut ciosad steadv
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GOrlnnlpl Seminary.
MERCHANDISE.

Flour, Flour.
VNHE BEST BRANDS of Western and Canada
l. Family FLOUR can always be found nj 3,2 Con.
gress street, at fair prices-for sale by
WILLIAM l.. WILSON.
Portland. Dee. 10, Is62. eodtf
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Read and laid the table and ordered n to b
printed In the DAILY Press" and Eastern Argus'
Attest: J. NJ. HEATH. City Clerk.
Feb. ls 1868 istf
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CONDENSED STATEMENT
OF THE CONDITION OF THE
MassasOit Insurance Company,

OF SPRINGFIELD. MASS,
Nov. l, ls62-in conformity with the Laws Of the
State of Maine.
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We hope Gov. Seymour unwittingly fell into
these manifest imprudenoe and that though he
may be smartins under the terrible discipline
to which his party friends in other States have
been subjected, that his whole heart may prove
to be in the work to promote which is the os-
tensible purpose of his proclamation. We are
the more inclined to hope well of the Governor
from the fact that his recent copperhead adj
mirers-those of the avowed Vallandigham,
anti-war, peace" school-have commenced to
score him, and 10 denounce him for his sup
posed readiness to sustain the war by respond
ing TO the calls of the Executive. Here is a
sample of this kind of treatment from the
Portsmouth IN. H. State and Union:
Gov. Seymour, of New York, has issued procla-
nation urging the people TO volunteer in response
TO the Presidents call for 800 900 more lie seems TO
be trying to how low in the dirt he can crawl in
compliance with the behests of those who have in
suited and abused him and tramped upon the soyer.
eighty of his State Perhaps is all right though il
viii puzzle most Democrats to see it.
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OUR HoTELs.-Although Portland cannot
boast of as large and elegantly furnished ho-
tells as some Of our Western cities, she is no
whit behind her sister cities of the East Our
Preble House, fine structure, spacious and
well ventilated rooms, giving comfortable
quarters to its numer Gus guests and the Unit
oil States, the iavorite of "Cumberanders," is
always desirable home under Myrick's care,
while the Elm, Commercial, American, Cen
tral, City and Freeman, are good specimens of
the Travellers Home" But we must not for
get the "1nternational' kept and catered for
by "mine host" Rollins, second to none for
comfort or table BY the way, a new feature
is noticeable in this house, the setting of free
lunch daily from 10 to IL, for its many patrons,
"A commendabe institution truly. What
Eastern city can beat this
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EVENING PAPERS.


NEW YORK, Oct %.
The Times army of the Potomac dispatch
of the 9th says the rebels continue TO be
demonstrative in our front. Yesterday as the
9th and 9th New York cavalry were going
out near Bealton Station to relieve the pickets
they were opened upon by the rebels with ar
tillery. A brisk skirmish ensued, lasting sew
era hours, our forces falling back within one
mile OF Germantown upon our infantry line
There were few casualties on either side,
Guerrllas and bushwackers are exceedingly
bold and their operations extend in every d.
rection, 1t is unsafe for our men to venture
out of camp.
From other sources we learn that the smoke
OF the rebel camps can be seen beyond the
Rappahannock, indicating that they are there
In force, prepared to dispute the passage of
the river, or the construction of the railroad
bridge.
The Tribune's Washington dispatch states
that persons who arrived from the army to-
night say that i column of rebel infantry,
which occupied forty minutes in passing a
given point, crossed the Rappahannock at
Rappahannock Station yesterday about dark.
The 9TH corps were ordered to hold them
in check if possible.
Heavy and rapid firing was heard to-day at
Bristow, in the direction of Centreville, last
ing too long for practice firing.
The Worlds dispatch says the removal of
Gen. Meade has been decided upon, and will
take place as soon as the Government can
decide upon proper successor
The rebel cavalry, supported by one divis-
ion of infantry, are this side of the Rappahan-
mock, but evidently for no offensive purposes
They hold position between Rappahannock
Station and Beverly Ford to prevent our
forces from building the railroad bridge,
though a forward movement of our forces
would cause their sudden retreat. Our army
is changing its position somewhat for strategic
purposes, which are improper to mention.
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BUSINESS IN AUGUsTA.-We are pleaed TO
learn, as we do from the Kennebec journal,
that business is on the increase at the State
capital, and consequently there is an increased
demand for dwellings and other buildings.
Augusta has facilities for business such as are
rarely excelled and it only requires proper
amount of business enterprise and capital to
make it one of the leading business cities in
the State. Ii is said the beautiful field belong
ing to Hon. Reuel Williams is to be lotted out
for building purposes. The lots are to be some
four or five acres each, giving those who de-
sire it an opportunity for growing fruit and
exercising their physical and mental powers
i'll cultivating the soil.
Col. Thomas Lombard is about to erect a
large wooden building for the purpose of man
uiacturing freight cars for railroads in connec-
ton With lis Foundry and Machine Shop. We
learn the enterprise rests on the basis of
large contract, and will undoubtedly prove
successful.
Dwellings are being erected on the east side
of the river near the steam saw mill. This
mill is now in the full tide Of successful oper-
alton.
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The recent Proclamation of Gov. Seymour
of New York, is variously estimated from diff
ferent stand-points. For example: the Argus
Of this city regards him as victor over the
President, of whom he is "ahead in the safe
car of the Constitution" with the President
dragging reluctantly in the rear" because he
opens his proclamation in these words:
The President of the United States has called upon
mo As Governor of the State of New York to furnish
its quota, &c.
This, the Argus argues, shows that the Pres
ideut has become a suppliant at the footstool
of the imperial Governor of New York a mere
beggar for success not to be had except by the
concession OF this august copperhead execu-
tive Our neighbor does not state that the
President informs the aforesaid Governor what
will he the inevitable sequel il the quota is not
forthcoming; that draft will be ordered d.
rect from the general Government, and that
such draft will be enforced though it sweep
down whole platoons of the governors ''lriends
Empire City but throughout the Empire
State.
We are disposed to give Gov. Seymour cred
IL f,,r all that is his due. He has promptly re-
sponded TO the call of the President-lor which
we are glad-but he wonld have been entitled
TO more credit il he had done so in a more gra-
cious and less Eult-fnding spirit. He has
fairly backed down from his attitude of resist
ance to Government authority, but he has ac-
eompanied his back~down with an illy-con-
cealed suIkiness, and with spirit but little
better in its moral effect upon the rebels, than
open hostility TO the government. His procia-
nation abounds in filings at the CONSUMPTION
law, in virtual appeals to the prejudiees Of the
people against the action of Congress, while
his illusions to the "imperilled condition" OF
the army, its "thinned ranks" &C., is but a soft
way of telling JEFF. Davis of the great straits
to which the Government is reduced, and that
there are still many doubts to be entertained
of the Governments ability to maintain itself
against the waning power of the rebellion.
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CoAI.-The Philadelphia Ledger says, the
Anthracite coal trade is still active from all
sources OF production. The demands for do
nestle purposes are especially brisk Prices
are steadtast for cargoes, as we'll as for coal
from the yard. The tonnage for the week, it
VIII be seen, is about the same as that by the
last report. and the aggregate tonnage is in
creased to 7,I42,963 tons, being an increase
over the tonnage to corresponding time last
yearlof AIS, 1913 tons. Coal this year at the
mines is worth at least two dollars per ton
more than it was last year. This increase on
the production of 7,742,95 tons, is equal to
nearly fifteen and half millions of dollars.
If to this is added the last years cost of coal,
transportation, etc, we shall find the net pro-
eeeds OF our mines settling at some point be-
tween forty millions and fifty millions of dol
lars.
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ga girl about line years of age, bound
out by the overseers of the poor at Bangor to
Mr.. Jacob Role, of Boston, some six years
ago, was obtained while at school, by her
mother. under false pretcnces, on "Wednesday
forenoon. Efforts were made to recover the
child as the mother, whose name Is McKen-
ney, is unfit to have the custody of her. These
upon the arrival of the katahdin at Bangor,
officer Walker found Mrs. Mckenny on board
the boat with her daughter. The child was
put in the care of the friends of her adopted
parents and will be returned to them.
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Prom ChnfinAlo0nn.

New YORK, Oct. IS.
The Herald's Nashville, Tenn, dispatch of
yesterday says Chattanooga dates of the 23d
state that nothing Of Importance is transpring.
The rebel General Wheeler is again about to
threaten our line of railroad. Last night
torpedo which had been placed under the
track exploded, throwing tender off the
track, tearing it in pieces. No one was seri-
ously injured. During the same afternoon the
same train was thrown from the track between
here and I.avergne.
Two days ago three regiments, sent out on
an expedition, were emincntly successful
They took some prisoners, gained important
military information, and captured three cars
and locomotive. One of the prisoners was
evidently engaged in throwing cars from the
track. The passengers wanted to hang him
on the spot.
Although the roads are bad you will have
favorable news before long.
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SECT. IL. Every Justice of the Peace appointed
for County or for the State. and residing therein;
and every ordained minister of the gospel and every
person licensed to preach by association of minis
appointed and commissioned for that purpose by the
Governor and Council may solemnze marriages
within the limits of their appointment.
SECr. 10. Every person. commissioned afore-
said shall keep a record of all marriages soiemnized
by him, aud within one year after the date of each
marriage, make return to the Clerk of the Town
where the marriage is solemnized. certifying the
names of the parties the places of their residence.
and the date of their marriage and for any neglect
TO do SO, he shall forfeit the of fifty dollars
half TO the of the County and the other half TO
the use OF the person sucing therefor.
Revised Statutes, Chap 50,
oc20 d2w
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NEW YORK, Oct rs
The Tribune's dispatch says, as an illustra-
ton of the energy OF the Navy Department it
may be mentioned that no sooner had news
been received OF the supposed presence of a
suspicious craft on the coast Of Maine, than the
proper instructions were issued to have a ma
tioDal vessel cruise in that latitude.
Some months since the Department, with
wise discretion. sent some of our vessels of
war to the Chinese Seas, long before any news
of piratical depredations had come to hand.
An informal conversation was held o-day
between some Of the representatives of the
Spanish-American nationaities in Washington.
with view to concert OF action in resisting
the establishment OF monarchy on this con-
tineut,
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waterviIle College 49, Class of 1865.

WArERvILLE COLLEGE, Oct. 90, 1868.
To The Editor Of the Press:
AT meeting of the class OF 'G5, the follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing year !:
President, G. M. Donham; Vice President, A.
Thomas; Secretary, ii. III. Grover; Orator,
G. w. Glove; Poet, c. V. Hanson; Toast
Muster, w. II. Lambert; Historian, A. II.
Snow; Prophet, ID. II. Taylor; Committee on
ode, w. ii. Russell, A. II. Snall; Committee
Of arrangements, A. ID. Small, L. r. Mayo.
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sg-Dr. Humphrey r. Packer has arrived in the
city of Portland. agreeable to former announce.
ment and taken office the corner of Congress
and Chestnut Streets. where all are respectfully in
vited To call who in need of medical advice,
which will be FREE during the week, from 10 to l2
O'Clock A. NJ. for Gentlemen, and from till clock
L. NJ. for Ladies'
Oct 2s-5ts HUMPHREY +. PACKER, ND.
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sg-With such man as Gen. Grant placed
in command of the army of the Cumberland,
it will be difficult for copperheads to make the
people believe the country has reason to des-
pair because Rosecrans-for some reason I'M
known to the publie-is ordered to report at
Washington.
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San Domingo.
New YORK, Oct. 2S.
The steamer Roanoke, from Havana 2lst,
has arrived Nothing new from Mexico.
The rebellion in San Domingo continues to
grow more powerful and covers greater ex-
tent OF territory. The story that Puerta Pli-
Ia has been destroyed by bombardment is un-
true.
The gunboat Port Royal sailed from Havana
on the 18th on 4 cruise. While In port one of
the Sergeants of the marines had fist fight
with rebel He gave the rebel Il good whip
ping, when the Sergeant was struck on the
head by a weapon in the hands of another
rebel, MORALLY wounding him. The auihori-
ties have arrested the would be murderer
The nextEnglish mail steamer will take our
Consul to Vera Cruz from Havana.
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GowELL MoRgELL have just received their
FALL STOCK of DRY GOODS, and are prepared
to show the public OF the best selected stocks in
the city, at the lowest prices for CASH on delivery
Call and see. l29 Middle Street.
Portland, Sept. ., 1868. eodtf
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POWDER AGENCY.

HAVING received from the proprjetors of the
- DUPONT no RDER WOKKS, Of Delaware
The Agency for the sale OF their ceiebr ted Powder
IN TINS city and safe. the undersigned would give
notice that he Is now prepared 10 supply the trade
as may be desir ell, and at the lowest market price,
NOW IN MAGAZINE
100 kegs Rissting and Common Sporting.
100 who.es halves and quarter kegs RIDE and Dsek-
% cases lin eansl life and Duck.
RUFUS CUSIINAN.
oe-S CIV LIS Fore Street.
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SEES woman in another column picking Sambuc
Grapes, for Speer's Wine 1t is admirable article
nsed in hospitals, and by the iist families in Paris
London and New York, in preference to old Port
Wine Its worth trial, it gives great satisfsc
ton. $50 81. dec22d1y
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Boquets and Cut Flowers.

FUNERAL WREATHS AND CROSSES. tasfe-
l. fully arranged aud made to or der at nv estsh
iishmenf; corner OF North and Montreal streets.
Munioy Hill. Boquets may alwayS be found nj 10.
well & senter's, Exchange street All orders left
there will be promptly attendadto
ALBERT DIaWANGER, Florist.
septie cOd3m
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GREAT DISCoyERY.-Anadh esive preparation
that will STICK
Patches and Liningsto Boots and Shoes sufficient
ly strong without stitching;
That will edeetually mend Furniture, Crockery
Toys, and all articles OF household use.
Belt Makers,
Boot and Shoe Makers
Manufacturers and Maehinists,
And Families
willfnd il INVALUABLE! 1t INTELLECTUALLY stopth
leakage Of Coal Oil.
1t is insoluble in water or oil.
1t is liquid, and as easily applied as paste.
1t will adhere oily substances.
1t is
HILT0N'S INSOLUBLE CEMENT.
HILTON BROTHERS, Proprietors.
Providence, X. /.
Supplied ia packages from 2 o.. to 100ibs., by
CiIAS. RICHARDSON CO,
81 Broad Street, Boston,
Sole Agents for New England.
febl7dly
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SPECIAL Offices.
Parsons Celebrated Cough Candy

tretails only IL cit per package for the cure of Bo
chtis, HodrsehesS, Coughs Colds. and irritation of
the Throat. Being wholly free from all dsagreeable
taste il is peculiarly adapted TO the above diseases in
Children as well as adults. Prepared by SHORT
WATERnousE, Apotheearies, corner of Free and
Middle streets, Portland, Ne The highest testimon-
als be given of the superior qualities of this
ccllcnt Cough Remedy. For sale by all Druggists.
Portland, Oct. q. 1868. 3meda weow