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MISCELLANEOUS.
SALE OF PUBLIC LANDS.
LAM Orr1or. Banror. .Tune i lsea

LAND OFFICE, Bangor, June /, 1868.
l pursuance of law defined in chapter 8. Sec
Il ton az, Revised Statutes, and of orders from the
Governor and Council, approved February 8, and
March 70, 1868. hereby give notice that the follow
ing schedule of Lands will be offered for sale on
Tuesday, at IL O'Clock noon, the first day of Sep
tenbcr next, at the Land Office at price per acre
not less than the minimum fixed in the advertised
list.
The sale to be by sealed proposals in conformity
with the provisions of the foregoing Chapter and
Section, which require that fen percentum of the
minimum price of the township part thereof shall
accompany each proposal, which sum shall consti-
tute part of and be allowed in the cash payment
be made upon the township tract purchased
The person making the highest bid above the min.
imum price shall be declared the purchaser and on
payment of one-third of the purchase money in
cash, including the ten per cent. of the minimum
price deposited, the Land Agent shall make out and
deliver TO him conditional deed in the usual form
of State deeds, of the tract by him purchased taking
for the remainder of the purchase money, three
promissory notes for equal sums, payable annually
In one, two and three years, with interest, and a
bond with sufficient surety for the payment of fair
stumpage of all timber cut thereon to be applied to
the payment of the notes"
'The sum deposited by any other bidder. who
does not become purchaser. may be withdrawn by
him at any time after the bids are declared and re-
corded
Apnoaroov rot-~r,-
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Every family, at this season, should usethe
sAMBUCI WINE,
celebrated in Europe forts medicine al and hanas.;.
qualities as gentle Stimulant, Tonic, Duretic and
sudorihc, highly esteemed by eminent physicians
used IN European and American Hospitals, and BY
some Oh the nrst families In Europe and America.
~ AS A TONIC
II las no equal. causing appetite and building up
the system, being entirely pure wine of most val
AS "a DIURETIc,
Itimparts healthy action of the Glands, Kidneys,
and Urinary Organs very beneficial in Dropsy eout
and Rheumatic Affections.
sPEER's WINE
Is not mixture manufactured article but Is pure
from the juice Of the Portugal sambuci grape cuti-
waited In New Jersey, recommended by chemists and
physicians as possessing medical properties superior
TO any other wines in use and an excellent article for
lnhrm improving the appetite, and benehtting ladies
A LADIES' WINE.
Because II will not ntoxicate as other wines as it
contains no mixture of spirits liquors and is
admired for its rich. peculiar favor and nutriive
properties imparting healthy tone to the digestive
organs. and blooming. soft and healthy skin and
WE REFER TO
a few well known gentlemen and physicians who
have tried the Wine;
Con winfield scott, usA fDr Wilson nth st.. NY.
Dr. r Chiffon. N \. City. Dr. Dougherty Newark.
Drs.pa.sy& Niehoil,Sew Dr. Marcy, New York.
DR.. Hayes, Boston.
H None genuine without the signature of "AL-
FRED SPEER, Passaic. N. j., J" is overthe cork OF
each bottle.
FY-MAKE ONE TRIAL or THIS VINE.
For sale by Druggists and all first class dealers.
City and town Agents supplied by the State Com
missioners.
A. sPEER, Proprietor.
vIsEYARD-Passaic, New Jersey.
0FFIcR-20s Broadway New York.
Frf JOHN La FOY, Paris,
Agent for France and Germany.
n A y A.
ing Agent. dec22 dfy
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An AGREEABLE Observation-Disclosures,
want TO leave my dog in this ere Office till the
boat starts; I'm afraid somebody will steal
him.
You can't do it" said the clerk; stake him
out
swell, stranger, that is cruel; but you're
both dispositioned alike, and he's kinder COM
pany for you"
"Take him out" roared the clerk.
swell stranger, / don't think you're honest,
and you want watching Here Dragonw he
said to the dog, "sit down here aud watch
that fellow sharpw and turning on his heel,
said, "Put him out stranger, if he's trouble
some" The dog lay there till the boat start
ed, watching and bowling at every movement
of the clerk, who gave him the better half OF
the Office.
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American and Foreign Patents.
IL. III. EDDY,
SOLICITOR OF PATENTS,


= = -
A FTER an extensive practice Of upwards oftwen
IA ty years, continues to secure Patents in the Unit
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 Foreign works, to
determine the validity or utility of Patents Inven
nonsand legal or other advice rendered in all mat
tiers touching the Copies of he claims of any
Patent furnished by RENTING One Dollar. Assign
menfs recorded at Washington.
The Agency is not only the largest in New Eng
land, but through il inventors have advantages for
securing Patents of ascertaining the patentabity of
inventions, unsurpassed by, ii not UNNECESSARILY SUI
perior TO, any which can be offered them elsewhere.
The Testimonials below given prove that none is
ih.n H. Al hE u rr
PROOF OF ADVANTAGES AND ABILITY he
would add that he has abundant TO believe,
and can provo, that at no other office of the kind
the charges for professional moderate.
The immense practice of tho Subscriber during
ty years past has enabled him TO accumulate vast
collection OF specifications and official decisions reia-
i've to patents.
These, besides hi extensive library of legal and
mechanical works and full accounts of patents grant,
ed in the United States and Europe, render him able
beyond question, to offer superior facilities for OBJ
tanning patents.
All necessity of journey to Washington, to pro-
cure patent and the usual great delay there, are
here yedinyentors
rEsTIMoHIA
81 regard Mr. Eddy as one of the most capable and
successful practitioners with whom have bad Off
cial intercourse CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner of Patents.
81 have no hesitation in assuring inventors that
they cannot employ person competent and
frustrorfhy, and more capable of putting their a-
plicatons in form TO secure for them early and
favorable consideration at the Patent Office"
EDMUND BURKE,
Late Commissioner of Patents.
ffMr r. ii. Eddy has made for me THIRTEEN APP
plications all but of which patents have been
granted, and that is pending. Such unmistak-
able proof of great talent and ability on his part
leads me TO recommend all inventors to apply TO him
to procure their patents. they may be OF hav
ing the most faithful attention bestowed on their
cases and at very reasonable charges"
JOHN TAGGART.
Dnringeight months, the subscriber, in course OF
his large practice. made f,cce rejected applica-
tons, SIXTEEN APPEALS, EVERY ONE Of which
was decided in MsJaror, by the Commissioner OF
Prtenfs- X. Ii. EDDY.
janseodty
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FIyO THE LADIES. The celebrated DIR. J.
Il DIX particularly Invites all ladies who need q
Medical or Surgical adviser TO call at his Rooms No:
Fl Endicott street, Boston, Mass, which they viii
find arranged for their special accommodation.
DIR. DIX having devoted over twenty years to this
particular branch of the treatment of all diseases Pc
euIart to females. it is now conceded by all tboth in
this country and in Europe) that he exces all other
known practitioners in the safe speedy and efectual
treatment of all female complaints.
Ills medicines are prepared with the express pur-
pose of removing all diseases such debility weak
ness, unnatural suppressions. enlargemeuts OF the
womb, also, all discharges which flow from morbid
state of the blood The Doctor now fully prepared
TO treat in his peculiar style, both medically and sur
gically all diseases of the female SEX and they are
respectfully invited to call at
No. 81 EndicOtt Street, Boston.
Allletters requiring advice must contain one dol
lar TO ensure answer.
Boston, Jan. l. 1868. cody
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Grand Chance for Investment
STOCK AND STAND FOR SALE.

VyIE subscribers, being DESTROYS of making a
IL change in their business, offer for sale their
Stock and Stand situated in North Yarmouth. The
stock consists of DRY GOODS, GROCERIES,, &c,
and is of the best locations for trade in the
try. The store is nearly new, with dwelling house
attached.
They offer one other store and stable by, with
about four acres of land. good chance for Boot
and Shoe Mandatory.
For further particulars inquire of CHARLES Nc
LAu6HLIN 4 CO., Thomas Block, Commercial
street Portland Me-, or Of the subscribers on the
premises. L. S. STANW0OD & co.
North Yarmouth, May 2lst, 1858. je4 tfd&w5l
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FUsEII ON SMALL TALK. -.-Fuseli had a
grean dislike to commonplace observations.
After sitting perfectly silent for long time in
his own room, during '.the bald, disjointed
chat of some idle callers-in, who We're CAB
bling about the weather and other topics of as
interesting a nature, be suddenly exclaimed,
"We had pork for dinner to-day "Dear Mr..
Fuseli, what an odd remark "Why, it is as
good as anything you have been saying for
the last hour" se
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Proposals for Paving stones.

OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS OF STREETS,
Portland, June 20, 1868.
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
- office until the 10th day of July next, for furn-
ishing for the city, One thousand tons If PAIRING
Stones, to be delivered from time to time, they
may be needed the present season. to be delivered
such wharf as the Commissioner Of Streets may d.
rect. Bids will be received for a part or the whole
lot. Samples NAV be at this Office
ii. c. BABB Commissioner Of Streets
Portland, June q, 1868. dtd
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H DIR. HUGHES
Eclectic Medical Infirmary,

Established for the treatment Of those diseases IN
both seres, requiring Experience. Skill. Honor and
deiieacy.
DRIvXTE CoNsULrATIoNs.-Dr.H Hughes has
IL for number of years confined his attention TO
diseases of certain class. During his practice he
has treated thousands of cases and in no instance
has he met with failure. The remedies are mild.
and there Is interruption of business change of
diet. DIR. Hughes is in constant attendance from
in the morning until 10 at night, at his Office, Tenn
pie street. Charges moderate, and @ cure guaranteed
In all cases. Separate rooms that one will be
seen but the DR.. himself His remedies disease
when all other remedies fail. without dieting,
restriction In the habits of the patient with
out the disgusting and sickening effects of most other
remedies; cases in few hours; cures with
out the dreadful consequent effects of mercury, but
Is sure to annihilate the rank and poisonous faint
that the blood Is to absorb unless the proper
remedy is used. The ingredients entirely yegeia-
BILE, and no injurious effect. either constitutonany
locally can be caused BY using them
YOUNG MEN, who are troubled with seminal
weakness generally caused by bad habits in youth.
the effects of which are pain and dizziness in the
head forgetfnlness, sometimes ringing in the ears,
weak eyes, ETC.. terminating in consumption or in
sanity If neglected are speedily and permanently
cured.
All correspondence strictly confidential and will
returned f. desired. Address
,o4sif DIR. j. b. HUGHES,
Nos Temple Street, tcorner of Mitidlel.
Portland.
R-send stanp fer Circular. juil-dswtfs
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Sealed Proposals

WILL be received until June 25th. 1863, for en-.
w largng and remodeling the Evans Block, on
Middle street. Plans and specifications may be seen
at the office of Thos. j. Sparrow, Architect. The
Agent reservng the right to reject all proposals, il
not deemed satisfactory.
THos. H. WESTON
Portland, june Is, 1868. dtds
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PROPOSALS.
Proposals for Fresh Beef.

CEALED PROPOSALS viii be received by the
- undersigned, at Augusta, Maine until the 6tt
day of July, 1868, at O'clock p NJ for supplies OF
Fresh Beef to be delivered at Camp Abraham Lin
celn,H near Portland Me-, for three months from
date of contract, such less time as may be desg
mated by the Commissary General
The Beef to be furnished must be of good and
wholesome quality cut and sawed, tneck and shanks
excluded,l and delivered at such times, and in such
quantities, from time TO time, shall be designated
by the Acting Assistant Commissary of Subsistence
The undersigned reserves the right to reject any
and all bids deemed unsatisfactory.
Endorse Proposals for Fresh Beef"
TH0S. C. j. BAILY,
Capt. 18th Infantry. A. A. c. S.
Head Quarters TOiunteer Recruiting Sertice
AUGUSTA, ME-, June %. 1863
je23 dtjy4
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Forest City, Lewiston and Montreal
49, Will, until further notice, run as
kgs41f follows: a
sszs>c-3z< Leave Atlantic Wharf, Portland
every Monday. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday, at o'clock L. NJ, and India Wharf Boston
every Monday, Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday, at O'Clock p M. 4
Fare in Cabin .................sI5O
on Deck. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 2h
Freight taken as usual.
The Company are not responsible for baggage to
any amount exceeding $50 In value and that person
al unless notice Is given and paid for the rate of
one passenger for every $500 additional value.
Feb Is, 1853 diff l.. BILLINGS, Agent.
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ANDaoscoGGIN RAILROAD.
SPRING ARRANGEMENT.

L.
ry7ssssS;<l On and after MONDAY, April 8, 1863,
s:FE-YEyf trains will leave Portland for Lewiston
via Bra,sscick. at 90 and SIS Il. NJ.
Leave Portland for Farming ton, via brunswick, at
l00P.M NJ.
Leave Pennington for Bath and Portland, Q 10 A. N.
Leave Lewiston for Bath and Portland 500 and
1.40 A. NJ.
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
Stage leaves Strieklands Ferry Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays, for Liyermore, Canton, Peru
and Dixhed; returning opposite days.
Stage leaves Pennington for New Vineyard, New
Portland and Kingfeld. on Wednesdays and Satur-
days returning on Mondays and Fridays.
Stages leave Pennington daily, for Strong, Avon
and Phillips.
Passengers for this route will take the at the
Portland, Saco Portsmouth, or kennebec Port.
land Depots, in Portland. S.W. EATON, Sup't.
Harrington April l, 1863. ape diff
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International Steamship Co.
EAsTPORT, CALAIS & ST. JOHN.
mxr,o Tr., vTTlu

z2ws On and after Thursday, ApriI 9th
k22s@E4zk> the Steamer NEW ENGLAND, Capt
Z. Field, and Steamer Nxw BRUNs-
wdcK, capt r b. Winchester, win leave Railroad
wharf foot of State St. every Monday and Thurs
day, at O'Clock 7. ~, for PASSPORT and St. John
connecting at Eastport with Steamer Queen for Rob
inston, st. Andrews and Calais and at St John with
Scotia. '~
Through tickets will be sold BY the agents and
clerks ON board the steamers, at reduced rates
Returning. will leave st. John every Monday and
Thursday mornings, at O'Clock for Eastport, Port
land and Boston. 191 4 II -
APT If c. C. EATON Agept
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OCEAN HOUSE.
Attention!


Pleasure Hunters Health Seekers, Romance Low
ers Attention all who weary with business and the
cares of e seeking TO restore health Impaired BY
application to business or soliciting pleasure
for pleasures saketo the superior comforts, healthy
location and romantic surroundings of the above
named Hotcl-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 Queen viewing her
charms in the clear mirror of the rises the pop
uous and hourishing city of Portland. with its LOFTY
spires and elms its grand public edices and princeiy
mansions; Mount Washington in majestic grandeur
rears its mighty head. kissing the clouds. Towards
the South and East lies the Ocean deckcd with Is
lands. and ave with sailing and steam vessels,
stretching away TO the verge Of the horizon.
The subscriber, having leased the above named
House. and having procured the assistance OF those
skilled In the various departments of well regulate
ed hotel has the pleasure of announcing that II VIII
be in readiness for the accommodation of the public
ON June LIST, 1868.
b. ALLsTRUM, Proprietor:
Post Office address-Portiand, Me. my2stf
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POETRY.
From the New York Post.
Stories for Mr.. Lincoln.


ON the New York Post.
Stories for Mr.. Lincoln.
Well donel Mr.. Lincoln;
You re more than a match
For the Seymours, Fernandy,
And the rest of the batch.
THEY'VE got Number One.
And won't want Number Two
For full suit of brown
They indebted to you.
y Your letter is made
Of the right kind of stuff;
They, the country and world,
Will cry, Let up Enough!
1t minds me of story
Told before was born,
OF man named John Dorg,
And the cows in his corn.
Saws a neighbor "Run, Pound 'em!"
Says John, s1've more sense;
sI'll go pound the rascal
THAT let down the fence" ~
Now I'ye told you one story,
.stsr III tell you another,
OF man enough like him
To be his half-brother.
His bows went to drink,
But found snakes in the well;
Some eickened with poison,
h And some with the SMELL
The water-snakes claim'd
That the well was their own;
And land snake exclaimed;
"You should let them alone.
moral suasion's the thing
ITO get out of brawl;
s.As on the back steps
ssOf New York City Hail."
In answer, the man,
In defence Of bis boys.
Put his heel on the land-snake,
And stopped all his noise.
The neighbors set TO
And soon clear'd out the well,
With the water-snakes In it,
Their poison and smell.
Thetrouble was over;
The snakes were all dead:
For the right foot was put
On the old copperhead
Your letter I've laid by,
To keep on my shelf:
II would mt been better.
II I'd writ il myself
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M A RINE
Railway Chains and Track Irons

VNHE undersigned has been appointed Agent for
Il the sale of Marine Railway and other Chains,
In the United States and British North America man
ufactHred by HENRY WOOD Co., of Liverpool,
Great Britain and is Eow prepared to receive orders
for Marine Railway Chains, made TO order and Ia
pattern. with the Sprocket wheel to match, and
ranted TO fit. These chains made of an iron pc.
shows its average breaking strain TO be SO tons per
inch of sectional area Parties wishing good and
liable chains will do well 10 examine those in actual
service.
Marine Railway Track Irons drilled with the
couhtefsunk 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.. G. feels confident he can supply the above ar
tcles as favorable terms be obtained else.
where. Address HoRACEI /. CRANDALL.
Submarine Engineer,
ian10 '62d1awlys NEW BEDFORD, Mass.
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MOTTO FOR A "BRrDEGRooM"
VenI Vidiu Viciu!
I've been and gone I! and done it'll!
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PORTLAND, sACO & PORTSMOUTH
RAILROAD.

SUMNER ARR4NGFMENTS,
Commencing April 9th. 1863.
EzzzE Passenger Trains will leave the Sta.
ceptedl as follows
Leave Portland for Boston, at s.45 A. NJ and 900
p. n.
Leave Boston for Portland at 73O A. NJ. and 400
Leave Portsmouth for Portland, at 10 90 A. M. and
$50 NJ.
These trains win take and leave passengers at way
stations. -
Freight trains leave Portland and Boston daily.
JOHN RUSSELL JR.. Sup't
fortiand, Mar III, 1863 jeS edit
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Portland and New York steamer,
SEMI-wEEKLY LINE.

The splendid and fast Steamships
if6$ "CHESAPEAKE," Capt WILL rr
<IItcand "PARkERSBURG,v Captain
Ex1Rxs5 HOFFMAN,, will until further notice
run as follows:
Leave Browns Wharf, Portland, every wEDNES-
DAY. and SATURDAY, at4 Il. NJ. and leave Pier
8 North River. New York, every WEDNESDAY
and SATURDAY. at O'Clock, +. NJ.
These vessels fitted up with fine accommodations
for passengers making this the most speedy safe and
comfortable route for travellers between New York
and Maine. Passage $500. including Fare and State
Rooms.
Goods forwarded by this line to and from Montreal
Quebec, Bangor Bath, Augusta, Passport and st.
John
steamers asearly as p. NJ, on the day that thep
leave Portland.
For freight or passage apply to
ENTRY & FOX, Browns Wharf Portland.
IL. b. CROMWELL & CO., No. So West Street,
New York.
Dec. 6. 1872. diff
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tcopyrightsecured.I
The Great Indian Remedy
FOR FEMALES.

DIR. MATTIsoN's INDIAN EsIsIENAGOGUE.
This celebrated Female Medicine.
Possessing virtues unknown Of any
IN thing else of the kind, and proving
III edectual after all others have failed,
*A is designed for both married and sim
EKA gle ladies', and Is the very best thing
fXo1B4V known for the purpose, as il viii
VAxY bring on the monthly sickness in cases
sSxAyW of distinctions. from any cause, and
S4RTNA after all other remedies of the kind
VxL.xs~tA have been tried in vain.
Ess{sM&1s OVER 1000 BOTTLES have now
1yyf u been sold without single failure,
iuAH3s,38 when taken as directed, and without
SNyEtA the least injury to health ia any
~ 8ISR EF-If Is put up In bottles of three
k:HS different strengths, with full direc-
tons for using, and sent by express.
closely sealed, to all parts of the country.
PRfCES-Ful strength, SO; half strength, 50;
quarter strength. % per bottle.
rY-REMEMBER-Thi medicine Is designed
pressip for obstinate cases hch all other renedies
Of the kisd hare failed 70 cure also fIat ID is ar.
ranted as represented IN erery respect, or the price
ry~BEW4RE or mutations, None genu-
Inc aud warranted unless purchased directly Of DR..
M NJ HIS remedial Institute for Special Diseases,
No. % Union street, Providence, X. 1.
ey-fhis Specially embraces ali diseases of pri-
rate nature, both OF MEN and WOMEN, by reg
uary educated physician Of twenty years practice,
giving them his rhoie attention.
rH Consultations by letter otherwis~ sfrict
" Confidential and medicines will be sent by express,
States Also accommodations for ladies from abroad
wishing for a secure and quiet RETREAT, With good
care. until restored TO health.
CAUTION-It has been estimated that over fro
hundred thousand dollars a-c paid 10 swindiing
quacks annually, in New England alone. withoutaag
trnsins sifho inquiry. to men who are alike des.
titufe of honor character and skill, and whose only
recommendation Is their own false and extrayagant
assertions, In praise of Themselves. IT, therefore.
you would avoid being hHnbueged. take no mans
word, matter trh1f his Prefensions are. but
MAKE INQUIRY lit will cost you nothing. and
may save you many regrets; for. advertising ply
sicians in nine Of ten, bogus, there Is
NO safety in trusting any Of them, unless you know
H.. rL4sf has