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MEDICAL.
S. j. b. UGHES
oAr DH FOUND Arnis
PRIVATE MEDICAL ROOMS.
No. 5 Temple Street

WHERE he can be consulted privately and with
w the utmost confidence by the afflicted, al an
hours daily from A. NJ to or. NJ
Dr. III. addresses those who suffering under the
ahiietion of private disease, whether arising from
impure connection or the terrible vice of selfabuse
Deyotng his entire time TO that particular branch Of
the medical profession, he feels warranted in GUAR
AFTHEIse CURE In ALL CAsEs, whether OF long
standing or recently contracted. entirely removing
the dregs of disease from the system and making
perfect and PERMANENT CURE
He would call the attention of the afflicted 10 the
fact of his long standing and well earned reputation
furnishing sufficient assurance Of his skill and sue.
cess.
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A planter wished negro to saw Off the
top of a tree, which seemed in danger OF fall
ling. "'Pose, Massa. you hire Irishman to
do dat ere job@ why so, Pete? Why
should hire an Irishman when you can do
it," "Why, massa, If dis niger falls and
breaks his neck, you lose fifteen hundred dol
lars butyou give Irishman dollar, and if
he breaks his neck, faint nothing TO nobody"
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House for Sale.

A three story dwelling house with brick basement,
Ia situated on the corner of Monument and War
streets; has twelve finished rooms, and well
calculated for or two families. For terms APP
ply 20 Edward Shaw, at the office OF the Mutual
Fire Insurance Company, l02 Middle Street, orto
". +. DEERING.
mchl5 diff No. Exchange ST.
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There are many men ct the age of 20 or 90 whoare
troubled with too frequent excavations from the
bladder, often accompanied by slight smarting or
burning sensation. and weakening the system In
manner the patient cannot account for. On exam
lining urinary deposits ropy sediment will often be
found, aud sometimes small particles OF semen or
albumen will appear, or the color will be of thin
milkish hue, again changing TO a dark and turbd
appearance. There are many men who die OF this
difficulty, ignorant Of the cause. which is the
SECOND STAGK or SEMINAL WEAKNESS.
can warrant perfect cure in such cases, and
full and healthy restoration OF the urinary organs.
Persons who cannot personally consult the Dr.,
can do so by writing In plain manner description
of their disease. and the appropriate remedies will
be forwarded Immediately.
All correspondence strictly confidential and will
be returned IL desired.
Address, DIR. J. b. HUGHES,
No. Temple ST., lcorner Of Middlel Portland.
D-Send Stamp for circular.
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Notice.

l have this day given my son William X S. all his
Il time TO act and trade for h ms ,lf. shall claim
none OF his earnings pay noe OF his debts after
this dste. ALuNZO SMALL
Witness. A. DANFoRTH.
Raymond, April 81, 1864 APPS div
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COplrfEaeTsIiin.

I'VE have this day formed a Copartne rs hin in tha
w name of SHURTLEFF CO., and win car
ny on the Wood and Coal business. Also Watering
the Streets. JOSHUA STEVENS,
April H. 1854. SIMEON SHURTLEFF.
apr IL 3w
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MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.

rs7szu1zsxJ Trains leave Portland, Grand Trunk
l&&AK Station, for Lewiston and Auburn, at
7.40 Al n.
RETURNING-ieaye Lewiston ct 9 20 A. NJ, and
arrive In Portland at $40 A. M. Leave Bangor at
It's A. NJ, and arrive In Portland ut 90 N. Both
these trains connect at Portland with trains for
Boston.
Freight train leaves Portland at s A. n, and re-
turningis due In Portland at Jpn.
Stages connect with trains at principal stations
daily for most of the towns North and East of this
line. &. N. MORSE, Sup't.
waterville, November, 1868. decl4
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House and Land for Sale.

THE northerly house in the three-sfory Brick
Il Block, mo. 1877 Myrtle street, recently occupi-
ed by Rev. VIM. r. Clark. Immediate possession
giyen viii be sold at bargain II applied for soon.
For terms, &C.. inquire of JOHN C.fkoCIER,
apr20tf Lime Street.
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Contagious Diseases.

Contagious Diseases.
Chapter l4th, Sections 30 and 81. of ;he Revised
Statutes: ~ '
SECT 30 When any disease dangerous to the
pubic health exists in town. the municipal Oh; GERS
sha use an possible care to prevent its spread and
By displaying red flags at proper distances and by
all other means most edectual in their jodgmenf
for the common safety.
Scot. 81 When householder or ply sioian knows
that person under his care ia taken sick az an "
such disease, he shall Immediately give notice there
of 10 the municipal officers of the town where such
person is and If he neeects il he shall forfeit NOT
less than ten, nor more than thirty dollars.
Tho above law will be strictly enforced
JOHN S. HEALD
febl2tmayl Cit Marshal and Health Officer.
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Dissolution,

THE copartnership ofJ. STEVENS & co. is this
Il day dissolved by mutual consent All Persons
indebted are requested to maize Immediate yment
TO either partner. JOSHUA sTEVENs
April 2, 1864. c. HAsEFlI
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NOTICE.

HyHE following is list of Nonresident Taxes re-
Il naming unpaid for the year 1862 in the Town
of Cape Elizabeth. published by vote of the town.
passed at its annual meeting. March IA. 1864.
Owners of the following described property are
requested 10 settle the taxes the same immediate
iy and save further cost.
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CHEROKEE INJECTION


COMPOUNDED FROM ROOTS. BARKs AND LEAVES
CHEROKEE REMEDY. the great indian Diu-
etic cures all di eases of the Urinary gans, such
as ineontinenee OF the Urine, inflammation Of the
IKidneys, Stone in the Bladder. Structure, Gravel,
elect Gonorrhea, and il especially recommended in
those cases OF EIaor AiJus. Tor Whites In Femalesl
where all the Old nauseous medicines have Allied.
1t is prepared in highly concentrated form, the
dose only being from TO two teaspoonfuls three
times per day.
Ii is dureie and Alternative in its action purifying
and cleansing the blood causing IT to dow in all its
original purity and yigor; thus removing from the
system all pernieiOus causes which have induced dis
ease.
CHEROKEE OBJECTION is intended as an ally
or assistant to the CHEROKEE REMEDY. an
should be used in conjunction with that medicine in
all of GoRorrhea. elect, Faor AltGsor YATES
Its effects are healing soothing and demulcenti
moving all scalding heat. ehoadee and pain, instead
of the burning and almost uncomfortable pain that is
experienced with nearly all the cheap gEaek mice
lions.
BY the use OF the CHEROKEE REMEDY and
CHEROKEE ENJECT9Oy-the two medicines at
the time-all improper discharges arc removed
and the weakened organs are speedily restored to
full vigor aud siren 9Th.
For full particulars get our pamphlet from any
drug store in thu country, write US and we will
mail free to any address, a full treatise.
Price, CHEROKEE REMEDY. 81 per bottle. or
three bottles for So.
Price, CHEROKEE INJECTION. 81 per DO
or three bottles for So.
Sent by Express to any address on receipt Of the
price.
Sold by all druggists, everywhere.
DIR. w. n. MERwIN & Co.,
SOLE PEOPRIEroRs,
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nchl5 DIT
FOR saIe 0rtolet.

CLIFF COTTAGE, containing over 20
Tcxn rooms large stable and sheds-eitusted two
Ek&4H and one-half miles from Portland, and the
f.IEaR finest situation In Cape Elizabeth for 3
EaA tering place, and summer bozrders. For
parilcuiars encai OF GEO. OWEN,
APT diff 81 Winter Street. Portland.
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For Sale.

ONE Express Wagon, nearly new. can be used
~ for one or two Horses, IL has Pole and Shafts
complete. For price &C., call at No.4 Free Street
Portland. apr eodf
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Removal.

nR. LUDWIG has removed to No. so High St,
~ corner of Congress.
Portland, March II, 1884, hclT dtf
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Sales Roou fo Ter.

A spacious and desirable Sales Room 10 LET on the
IA second floor in the new EVANS BUILDING,
Oh Middle St, il applied for immediately.
WARKEN SPARROW,
mch5 diff No. "A Middle ST., cor. Exchange.
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For Sale.

HOUSE and Land on St. JoifEstreet The
III House is one and q half stories high, in good
condition The lot is 80 feet by ITO. Soil good Tor
TIN, or of 81. JOHN SMITH, Commercial Street.
ap25 dislws
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HOW MANY THOUSANDS CAN TESTIFY III
THIS BY UHHAPPY

Young Men troubled with emissions in sleep, q
complaint generally the result of bad habit In
youth treated scientifically, and perfect war
ranted or charge made.
Hardly day passes but are consulted by one
or more young men with the above disease, some OF
whom weak and einRcisted as though they
had the consumption and by their friends supposed
10 have IL. All such yied 10 the proper and
only correct OF treatment, and in short time
are made to rejoice in perfect health.
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YE.HE pleasant and commodious Office with ante
IL ROOM on second floor. over office OF the ocesn
Insurance Company, corner of Exchange and Milk
Streets. Possession given Immediately. Enquire at
Office of OCEAN INSURANCE CO.
apIl If
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The Pains and Aches, and Lasstude and Nervous
Prostration that may follow Impure Cotton are
the Barometer TO the whole system.
Do not wait for the oonsummation that Is to fol-
low, do not wait for Unsightly Ulcers, for
Disabled Limbs, for Loss of Beauty
and Complexion.
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ONE or THE GREATEST CURES on RECORD.
MRs. MAscaEarxE-Dear AoeGm Thinking 9
statement Of my ease may be Of service 70 others
similarly afflicted. / hasten 70 give It 70 you.
This Is briefly my Gael WA taken sick about IS
months ago with the Liver ConplaintinA very bad
form. applied 10 four different physicians, but re-
eeived no benefit until called on yoa. At that time
had given up business, and was ia very bad state,
but after taking your medicine sar short timo ho
gan to recover, and in txo months was entirely
well, and had gained several pounds OF eesh, and
truly say that by your skin Psrfootly heAl
by man. JosHPH DAyIs.
Boston Maine Depot, Portlond, Ne.
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BAD STATE OFTHE BLOOD
or accompanied by DEBILITY or a LOW
STATE OF THE SYSTEM.

STATE OF THE SYSTEM.
Being free from Alcohol in any FORM its e1ergizR9
effects not followed by corresponding reaction
but are permanent. ininsing STRENGTH, yIGoR and
NEW LIFE into all parts OF the system, ahd building
up an IRON CONSTITUTION!
1t isan exce,lant substitute for Inc or Brandy
where a stimulant is needed.
The following names are taken from our pamphlet
of Testimonials which will be sent tree TO any
address.
Rev. John Pierpont, Lewis johnson, NJ. D.,
Rev. Warren Burton. Roswell Kinney, NJ. D..
Rev. Arthur b. Fuller, s. IL. Kendall, NJ. D..
Rev. Gurdon Robins W. Il. Chisholm, NJ D.,
Rev. sylvanus Cobb, jose Antonio sanches. NJ. d.
Rev. I. Starr King, Narcotic Amanda. III. D.,
Rev. Ephraim Mute Jr., A. A. Hayes, M. d.,
s9- There can Be but one stronger PROOF than the
testimony Of sHch men these and that is A FIR
soNAL TRIAL. has cured thousands trhere other
remedies hare failed 10 girs reiisf, aud iaralids
cannot reasonably hesitate 10 9ire it a trial.
For DYSPEPSIA and all CHRONIC DISEASES, char
acterizcd by DKRILITY, IL IS a Specific.
Prepared as heretofore BY n. L. CLARK co,
For Sale by
SETH W. FoWLE s. CO., is fremont ST.. Boston;
]. p. DINSMoRE, 49l Broadway. New York.
and by all Druggists.
febls decd weow 3m
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HAVE CoNFupENcE
SEEK FOR AN AETIDoTR IN SEASON.

All who have committed excess of any kind :.
whether it be the solitary vice of youth the sting
Ing rebuke of misplaced confidence in maturer years
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GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY

GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY
Of Canada.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.
CxgxzWxu On and sfter Monday, Nov. Q, 1868,
lr trains will run daily (Sundays except
edl until further notice, az follows:
Up Trains.
Leave Portland for South Paris at 40 An. For
Island Pond at ll0P.M.
Down Trains.
Leave Island Pond for Portland, at An.
Leave South Paris for Portland at 5.45 A.
The Company are not responsible for baggage to
any amount exceeding $50 in value, and that per-
sona unless notice is given and paid for at the rate
of one passenger for every $500 additional value.
CT. BRIDGES, Managing Director.
II. BAILEY, Superintendent.
Nov. 4, 1868. nov5
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MEDICAL.

LYONS Periodical Drops
TIE GREATFEMALE REMEDY.
LYONS Periodical Drops!
ARR BETTER THAN ALL
Pills, Powders & Quack Preparations.
Lyons Periodical Drops!
Sure to do Goodand cannot do Harm.
LYONS PERIODICAL DROPS!
The Great Female Remedy
LYONS PERIODICAL DROPSi
ARE BETrER ruAsALL
PILLs.PoWDERS = QUAcK PREPARATT0Ns
LYONS PERIODICAL DROPSi
ARE SURE TO DO GOOD AND CANNOT
DO HARM.
Lyons Periodical Drops
THE GREAT FEMALE REMEDY.
Lyons Periodical Drops
ARE BETTER THAN AL PMS. POWDERS
and QUAcK AEDICINRs.
Lyons Periodical Drops
Are Sure to do Good and cannot
do Harm.
LYONS PERIODICAL DROPS
Tie Great Female Remedy.
LYONS PERIODICAL DROPS
Ar. BETTER THAN ALL
Pills, Powders and Quack Preparations.
LYONS PERIODICAL DROPS
Sure TO DO GOOD AND CANNOT DO HARM
Lyons Periodical Drops
THE GREAT FEMALE REMEDY
Lyons Periodical Drops
Are better than all Pills. Powders,
And Quack Preparations.
Lyons Periodical Drops,
Sure to do Good and cannot do Harm.
Price, 81 per Bottle.
For sale by all Druggists. At wholesale by W. y
Phillips, Ii. Ii. Hay Co., Portland.
aug22 cody
IMPOR II a MT
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4 xRMARKAsIS CURE ora cAsE or DRo

81 CURED b " MRS. MANCHESTER.
This 10 10 certify that / have been cured OF thu
Dropsy OF nfteen years standing by Mrs Ronekes.
ter. have been TO physicians in Boston, New York
and Philadelphia. They all told that they could
do nothing for me. unless they tapped mo- and as
sared me that by tapping could live bat short
time. had made up nay mind to go homo and 1.-Two
long could with the disease, knd then die. On
my way home l stayed over night In Portland with
friend Of mine. and told them what my mind was
regard 10 my disease. They finally persuaded me
to 20 and zee Mrs. Manchester. she examined me
and told me nay case exactly.
was so much astonished to think thSt che told me
correctly. that told her that would take her medi.
clnes, not having the least faith that they would
me any good or tha; should get the slightest relief
from any course whatever finally l took the mcdi-
cine and went home. In ore week from the time 1
commenced taking the medicine, had over three
gallons OF water pass In seven hours and my FELL
low sufferers may be assured that Il great relief
70 me. had not been able TO lie down In bed at
with perfect ease. have taken her medicine for
eight mouths, and am well ae any man could ~.sh
to be, and no signs OF dropsy. l would advise all
that sick to 70 aud consult AIRS MeAcAesfer,
even II they have been giyh up By other ply.
scians. have sent her naHaber OF cases Of other
diseases, and she has cured iagm also. GO and
for yourselves. had no is;th, but now my faith
cannot be shAksd IN her skin in telling and curing
disease. CHARLES s. HARMON,
sARAx L. HARsoE,
Many A. HARMON.
Ranasr sfxsa> xprsi ~
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For Sale.

-. THE TWO STORY HOUSE on Sumner
ia. Street, No. ID, containing fourteen finished
.A4eA. rooms and Closet room, calculated for two
families. Terms easy. Inquire OF s. N. COOLING,
No. % ST. Lawrence street. ap27-d2w'
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MORE TESTIMONIALS I!

MORE TESTIMONIALS!
III r s. NCHES TER
lie constantly receiving unsolicited testimonials OF
the astonishing performed by her. Among
many recently received are the soliowing which ats
commended to the notice OF the afflicted. Mrs. Nan
chester may be consulted At
No.1i Clapp's Block, Room NO. 6.
A CASE or SPINAL DISEASE CURED
This is to certify that went to Mrs. Manekes-
ter last March with daughter OF mine troubled with
spinal disease for which she had been doctored for
Ave years. and by number Of physicians Of all
kinds; and she has had twenty-oEs applications Of
electricity applied. but all to sheet but al, con
tinualiy grew worse. came TO the conclusion, as
the last resort 10 10 and Mrs. Manchester, and
did and TO my great surprise she told the rst
of the disease and how she had been frcm time
to time, which encouraged 70 try her medicines.
Ididso. and now my daughter Is able 10 be around
the house ali OF the time She also rides ten or NJ
teen miles without any trouble ineoBvenience.snd
think short time she will be restored 10 perfect
health. Since my daughter has been docsoring, 1
have heard Of great many eases that Mrs. MAnchts
ter has cured. think II say person deserves pat
ronage is the who res to preserve the health
Of the sick and suffering; and Know that she uses
every effort which lies in her power 70 bcneat her
patients. eAnAH l.. kSIeETs,
GEugGM kHDRrs,
AsBY n. kMeuIe,
EMMA kzisars.
Brss.ss,ck. 2aizs. Asgssf 6sA.
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10 Let.
STORE now occupied by us. Possession givel
- Immediately.
Also, Front Office in Hanson Block
JAMS diff II. J. LIBBEY & co,
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To InnhoIders and VictuIers.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Licensing Beard
In of the City of Portland, will meet at the Al
dermens' Room on Monday the Second Day OF May
next at o'clock, r. M, for the purpose of grant
ing Licences TO Innholders and victulers who pro-
pose TO carry said business in this City, the
ing year. Per order.
j. NJ. HEATH, City Clerk.
Portland, April 20, 1854, apr23 edtd
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TIL e Peruvian Syrup,
The Peruvia n Syrup

i a Protected solntiongof the PRoTOXIDE OF
IRON New Discovery in NJ edicine that
Strikes IA the Root of Disea Sc, by supplying
the Bloodswith rs Vital Principle OF Life
Element on.
This is the secret OF the wonderful success of thsi
remedy in cnring DYSPEPSIA, LIVER COM
PLANT, DRoPsY. CHRONIC DIAR-
RHEA, BolLS. NERVOUS AFFEC-
TioNs, CHILLS AND FEyERs,
HuMoRs, LOSS OF CoEsfI-
TUTIoNAL vIGoR. DIS
EASES ofthe KIDNEYS
BLADDER FE.
MALE Complaints
aud all diseases
originating
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For Sale,

A small stock of Groceries In store corner Casco
IA and Congress streets. Also the lease of the
store. Possession given Immediately. Enquire ON
the premises.
Portland, April 25. 1854
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To Let
To Let.

To Let.
FffHE rooms the of the bscriber corner
IL OF Fore and Exchange streets, now occupied by.
stephen Berry as printing Office. Possession given
LIST of January. Apply to
dec29 diff BENZ FOGG
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LANQUOR AND DEBILITY.
NO SOLDIER SHOULD BIZ IN THE
FIELD WITHOUT IT.
WHAT rs SAID OF IT.:

w LIZ In bA1o vi
The report of the Sanitary cornmis.iOnsays.
1t is wise and prudent where ague and ftvers
are prevalent that every man should take dose
OF Quinine Bitters az least once IN twenty four
hours. This Will surely serve as & safeguard
against disease. II has been pracficed ia Florida
and elsewhere with undonbted benoat."
Mise DIX. at the head of the Hosgifai DeBayF.
meat Washington, writes:
II would again, at this period say that yeur
Quinine Tonic is used, and that several Surgeons
OF rs giments much approve OF it,
Capt. WALTER S. SAMPSON. Of the U. 8. Army,
says:
The Bitters did immense amount OF good
anon the men under my comms nd a., Tor instance
humber of sore throat. diarrhsa.. Of dyseutary
and chiils and fever. were cured by it,
Surgeon Gen. WIN. J. DALEsays
81 esteem !, an invaluable remedy in various
forms OF debility" &e
Sold by sll Druggists,
AND CHAS. 81. ATWOOD.
10 Central Street, Boston,
PROPRIETOR.
febls cod sm
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For Sale.
A Sloop Yacht, about tons burthen one wear
IA old, well found In sails, lacking Ac
Apply TO Deguio Dyer, head Browns Wharf
Commercial street.
Portland, April 10 1861. aprl9 d3ws
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-03
MEETING IN CABARRUs.

A meeting Of the citizens of Cabarrus county
was held in the Court House in Concord, On the
goth day of April 1864
On motion, r. ". Allison, ESQ was called to
the Chair, and N Slough was appointed Secretary
Col Daniel Coleman having stated the object of
the meeting, Col J NJ Long reported the follow
ing preamble and resolutions which were unapi
mously adopted
The people Of the county of Cabarrus, feeling
the Importance at the present crisis in the history
of our country, of united, vigorous and determin-
ed action of the good people of North Carolina
and that ignoring all former party issues, they are
ready, willing and anxious to sustain the action of
all competent, honest aud faithful public servants
Therefore be it
Resozred, By the people of this county, that in
the administration Of Gov Vance, the State is
blessed with an honest, efficient and faithful pub
lie servant, and that he deserves the paudit from
every patriot Of 'wel done good and faithful ser
want"
Resolved, That committee of three be appoint
ed to invite Gov Vance to address the people of
this county at such time as will suit his conven-
ience.
Resolved, That we have full faith and conf
dence in the integrity, patriotism and fidelity of
President Davis
Resolved, That these proceedings be published
in the Confederate, Western Democrat, Salisbury
Watchman, and all ether papers in the State ia
vorable to the cause.
The chairman appointed the following gentle
men, to wit Col NJ Long Krimmnger and
W S Harris, Esqs., as the committee Of invitation.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
r. ". ALLISON, Chm.
n. SLOUGH Sec
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WAR ITEMS.
n. SLOUGH, Sec

CAPTURE OF A GUNBoAT.-The following off,
cial dispatch was received at the War Department:
DEMopoLIs, ALA, April %.
To Gen s. Cooper:-Brig. Gen. Writ Adams,
commanding cavalry on the Yazoo River, tele-
graphs me from Yazoo City, on the 22d inst, to
this effect [ have the honor to report the cap
ture Of gunboat to-day, the city, while lying
near the shore. She was attacked by section of
artillery and detachment of sharpshooters under
Col Griffith, who drove the men from the guns and
finally the crew from the boat. I removed her
fine armament of eight "a FOUNDER guns and the
most valuable stores, and had her burned to the
waters edge. The captain and pilot prisoners
in my hands, and number of the crew. My cas-
ualtes are small. l.. POLK, 1t Gen.
BGy> A Dispatch dated Canton, Miss, April %,
says Dick Taylor has captured 1000 prisoners,
400 wagons and 10 pieces of artillery in Louisiana
DALTON, April ia lady who came through
the lines to-day reports that Forrest attacked
Grierson at Decatur, Tenn, killing Gen. Grerson,
and capturing large number of prisoners.