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MISCELLANY.


Jocose Boston auctioneer was called up
On one day by a country dealer from Vermont,
who wished TO dispose of his horse. He was
one Of those distinctive characters peculiar to
the section, with countenance strangely in
dicative OF both simplicity and shrewdness
Il say" said he Il want to see the auction
eer that auctions OF horses here on Saturday"
I'm the individual said the auctoneer .
"what can | do for you?"
well, I've got horse / wanted 10 sell, pro-
rided can get enough for him; don't want
nothing more than his value, neither. He's
good one, though just now he's ieetle thin !:
but reckon he ought to sell pretty smartly."
Very good twill you have him advertised?n
swell, guess don't know about that
What do you tax ?"
One dollar first insertion; fifty cents for
every time AFTER"
"That's two dollars for three times L reckon
than you may put him in the newspaper once.
stranger, and after that, let him slide.s
VERY good what color is hep
Rather brown than otherwise"
us he sound?"
Sound? Oh, sound as dollar; shouldn't
like to warrant him, though
"All right; I'll advertise and sell him on
Saturday. Have your "critter" at the mart
by twelve O'Clock"
Il jest want to tell you, Mr.. Auctioneer.
should like to have the animal limited at if
teen dollars, but you may let him 90 for five"
Exactly, and you won't take a great deal
more than is offered for him, will you ?n
well, no, I'm not dispositioned to be hard,
anyhow, calculate not"
Saturday came, and one dollar and a half
was bid for the animal brought up by the
horse dealer.
Go on, gentleman; have only one dollar
and half bid for the horse how much more
do hear? One dollar and haIf-going-
going"
"Seu him, sir, he's dying'" whispered the
Vermont horse dealer into the ear of the
knight of the hammer
"Gone" shouted the auciioueer and down
went the old horse at dollar and half.
Alter the sale, the horse dealer was the first
one up TO the desk to settle.
well, reckon it won't take long TO settle
up this little trade of mine about the horse,
said he.
Not long" said the clerk: 'there's your
account OF sale; you have TO pay MS Just fifty
cents more than the horse brought"
Political destruction exclaimed the
Vermonter, with a humorous afiectation of as
constituent. Then with satisfied air. he con-
tinued, Its cheap enough there's a fifty cent
piece. Cheap enough! | couldn't gin him
away at no price, and it would have cost two
dollars and half to bury him. Jest half
dollar saved. Good morning, Mr. Auctioneer.
Cheap enough
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A Boston merchant, distinguished for his
wealth and iiberallty, had one striking pccul-
iarity. Whenever he made statement. either
oral or written, he was accustomed to add.
"Confidentially," or Il say this in confidence
A friend of his had dream, after this wise
He dreamed that he was dead, that he went
to heaven, and soon came across his benevo-
lent brother, who had preceded him to the
realms of bliss.
"Friend-,' he said, "am l alive or dead
and where am | ?'
;" You must be dead" was The reply, " lor
this is heaven"
well, friend--,' he continued, show do
you find things bere?p
why to tell the truth, but say it confiden-
TALLY, it is not exactly what expected
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CITY OF PORTLAND.

IN BOARD or MAYOR AND ALDERMEN
February 18th, 1894
ON the petition of j. Dow & Son for permission
~ TO erect and use Stationary Steam Engine ON
their lot on the southery side Of Congress street,
Horse Tavern $50 cailedl
Ordered, That Monday the twenty-ninth day of
February INST, al Z. O'Clock p. NJ at the Alder.
mems room, be assigned as the time and place for
me consideration of said petition; and that said pc
ohers give notice thereof by publishing this order
IN one OF the daily papers of the city four times the
nrst publication TO be at least fourteen days before
hand that all parties Interested may appear and be
heard thereon.
Attest: j. VI. HEATH, City Clerk.
f BIZ dtd ~
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HAVE cnNEInpNcE

All who have committed an excess Of any kind.
whether tbe the solitary vice of youth or the sting
Ing rebuks Of misplaced confidence in maturer years
SEEK FOR IN ANTIDOTE IN SEASON.
The Pains and Aches, and Lassitude and Nervous
Prostrati0n that may follow Impure Cotton are
the barometer to the whole system
Do not wait for the contamination that Is sure to fol.
low, do not wait for Unsightly ulcers, for
Disabled Limbs, for Loss Of Beauty
and Complexion
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DIR. J.. B. II UGHES
CAN BE POUND ArHls
PRIVATE MEDICAL ROOMS
NO. s Temple Street


WHERE he can be consulted privately and with
w the utmost confidence by the afflicted Mt All
hours daily. from A. N. TO 3P. NJ.
DR.. H. addresses those who are suffering under the
afiiiction of private disease whether arising from
impure connection the terrible vice OF selfabuse
Desotng his entire time TO that particular branch of
the medical profession, he feels warrante1 In GUAR
ANTzKIsG A CURE IN ALL CASES, whether of long
standing or recently contracted, entirely removing
Tue dregs OF disease from tle system. and making
perfect and PERMANENT CURE
lie would call the attention OF the afflicted to the
fact OF his long standing and well earned reputation
furnishing satheent assurance Of his skill and sue
cess
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DIR. JOHN G. MOTT.
Physician & Surgeon

90 COURT STREET, corner of Howard Boston
on is consulted daily from 10 until 2 and from 6
to in the evening, on all diseases of the Urinary
and Genital Organs. Scrofulous Affections. Humors
of all kinds, Sores, Ulcers and Eruptions Female
Complaints, &c. An experience of over twenty
years extensive practice enables Dr. NJ to cure al
the most difficult cases Medicines entirely yeeeta.
ole. ADVICE FREE.
Mrs. NJ, who is thoroughly versed in the affective
maladi6s of the sex, can be consulted by ladies
Patients furnished with board and experienced
nurses.
Boston, April as, 1859. cody
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Insolvency Notice.

FtUBlIC NOTICES hereby given that the estate
II OF Edward b. Jack, late Of Westbrook, in tn
county OF Cumberland, deceased having been repe
resented to the Judge of Probate as insolyent and
Insufficient 20 pay all the just debts which said de-
ceased owed, the undersigned have been appointed
Commissioners, with full power TO receive and ex-
anime all the claims of the several creditors to said
estate * months from the fifteenth of September,
in their claims and proving their debts The COM
mssioners will meet at the Office of the County Com
nissioners. ~ Portland from to o clock r. NJ of
the second and last Saturdays of the following
months, viz: October, November, Decembar 1863
and January, A. ID 1864 and in the afternoon of the
10Th day OF February, and 18th day of March. 1864
t9r the purpose OF receiving and examining the
claims of creditors of said estate
HIRAM ii. DOW, To-
REUBEN HIGGINS, So"'
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A REHARKABLR CURE OF CASE or DRO
SY CURED B Y MES. AfANCHESTER

OF tchED % AhS. MAN tHESTER.
This is to certify that l have been cured Of the
Dropsy OF fifteen years standing BY Mrs. MaaeAes.
ter. have been to physicians in Boston, New York
and Philadelphia. They all told me that they could
do nothing for me, unless they tapped me, and as
sured me that by tapping could live but a short
time. had made up my mind to go home AND live
as long as could with the disease and then die. On
my way home stayed over night in Portland with
friend OF mine, and told them what my mind was
regard to my disease. They finally persuaded me
to go and see Mrs. Manchester. She examined me
and told me my case exactly.
was so much astonished 10 think that abe told me
correctly that told her that would take her n,edi
eines, not having the least faith that they would
me any good that should get the slightest relief
from any course whatever; finally took the medi.
cine and went home. In one week from the time l
commenced taking the medicine, had over three
gallons Of water pass in seven hours; and my fei.
low sufferers may be assured that was great relief
to me. had not been able to lie down in bed at
night before this for two years Now can lie down
with perfect ease. have taken her medicine for
eight months, and well as any nan could wish
to be, snd no signs OF dr0psy. 1 would advise all
that are sick to 20 aud consult Mrs. HancAes.er,
even IL they have been given up By other ply
scians. have sent her number OF cases Of other
diseases, and sho has cured them also Go and see
for yourselves. had no faith, but now my faith
cannot be shaked in her skili in telling and curing
disease CHAnLRs s. HARxox
SARAH Il. HARMON,
MARY A. HARMON.
Bongor, EGins. Apr.l2d.
OrsIoR Hougs-From A. N. tiIisPm
augl7 In &ontsi I'd
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POETRY.
Written for the Press;
Clothed i'm White.

Words would be in adequate to describe the perfect
scene upon which look at this midnight hour. 1t
seems as Il the angels had been permitted 10 float ore
earth decking II with Heavens white robes Of puri-
ty. Every bush and tree covered with a robe of
spotless white. Not stain upon the face OF nature
surely this is Gods own night The exquisite
beauty of the scene suggests the following lines:
Glorious pure, and Heavenly sight,
All nature clothed in purest white
Its snowy robes love to see
An emblem sweet ofpurity.
Too lovely for an earthly scene
1t seems more like Heavenly dream,
And brings to mind the great white throne.
We read Of, in the world unknown.
And like the robes of earth to night,
And angels clad in raiment white.
The whitened trees that greet mine eyes,
Resemble those in Paradise!
For everything in Heaven, we know,
Is pure and spotless as the snow.
Ialways thought it looked in Heaven,
Just as II looks this snowy even,
Save that no shades of evening air,
Nor winters chilling blast Is there;
But crystal fountains ever play,
And all is one eternal day.
Yes clothed in white the woods and wales,
And silence ore all prevails.
The noisy world is all asleep.
While my silent yigils keep
And pray from guilt and sin to be,
While on the shores of time kept free.
Pray for the soldiers distant far
Pray that may end this cruel
For true and holy is Thy word
In hour of death-saye them o Lord!
Oh. hear my solemn litany,
In lifes last hour call them to thee,
Our blessed SAVIOUR hath the power
To pardon at the eleventh hour.
They will wear in Heavens pure light
Helmet and breast-plate Offering bright
see around Heavens battlements
The brave in battle, passed from hence.
In uniform all pure and white
And flags of peace see tonight
They hear no sounds of musketry
But palms Of glorious victory,
Nor drums or trumpet greet mine car.
But Heavens sweet harps plainly hear.
God grant, when cometh deaths dark night
That we may all be clothed in white.
MARY
Written after the snow storm, Monday evening Feb
LIST 1854
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ONE or THE GREATEST CURES on RECORD
MRS AAEoHEsTER-Dear Madam Thinking
statement of my case may be of service to others
similarly afflicted hasten to give it to you.
This Is briefly my easel was taken sick about Is
months ago with the Liver Complaint in a very bad
form applied to four different physicians but re-
ceived no benehtuntil called on you At that time
had given up business and was in a very bad state
but after taking your medicine for a short time be-
gan to recover and in two months was entirely
WE'LL and had gained several pounds of flesh, and
can truly say that by your skill am perfectly heal.
by man. JOSEPH DAVIS
Boston Maine Depot, Portland, Me.
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MIDDLE AGED MEN.

There are many men at the age of 40 or so 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
ining urinary dep sits ropy sediment will often be
found, and sometimes small particles of semen or
abumen will appear, the color will be of a thin
milkish hue, again chang in< 10 dark and turbid
appearance. There are many men who die of this
difficulty, ignorant Of the cause, which is the
SECOND STAGE or SEMINAL WEAKYESs
| can warrant perfect cure in such cases. and q
full and healthy restoration of the urinary organs
Persons who cannot personally consult the Dr.
can do 50 by writing in plain manner description
of their disease, and the appropriate remedies will
be forwarded Immediately.
AL correspondence strictly confidential and will
be returned IL desired
Address, DIR j. b. HUGHES
No. Temple ST., tcorner of Middlel Portland.
ES-S Send Stamp for circular.
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Ataprinter's festival recently, the following
toast was offered: "Woman-secoDd only TO
the press ia the dissemination of news.r
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TO DEALERS.

THE undersigned having greatly increased their
Il facilities for manufacturing
BOOTS AND SHOES,
and having large experience in tnat branch, would
call the attention of the trade to the same We
shall in future be much better able to supply the de-
mands of the trade then heretofore, and are CONT
dent that in the quality both Of stock and work
give satisfaction. mani facture eX press
ly for the retail trade. Those buying for cash will
lind to their ads antagc TO look at stock which
consists in part of RUBBERS, SOLE and Hfy
LRATHRR. FRENCH aud AMERICAN C.4LF
French Kip. Lem0ine and Jodo6 CAR Goat and Kid
Stock, Serges aud " eos. Boot and Shoe MachiRerg
and Findings II al kinds.
Mr.. EDMUND LiBBY. late of the firm of Messrs
Chas. j. Walker & Co has associated himself with
US, and relying ON his many years experience in
manufacturing, we confident in making the above
statements. TYLER h LAMB.
Portland, Feb. l, 1864. fei6 dam
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To make young girls cheeks red place
her at the wash tub, roll up her sleeves. and
then, introduce her beau
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Scotch Canvass.

100 B0LTS--from the factory of David Cor
lt(V sar & Sons, Leith-a .cloth of superior
quality-just received per "Bibernian', and for
sale by MoGILyERY. RYAN & DAVIS,
jan2l diff 1Gl Commercial Street.
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Copar.nersssp Nostce.

I HAVE this day admitted AMOS L. MILLETT
i as an equal partner In my Grocery business
Hereafter the business will be Conducted under the
style and name of WILSON & MILLETT at The
old stand, 372 Congress street.
WILLIAM L. WILSON
Fortiano, Jan i, 1865, jan2-lw teodtf
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LEGAL& OFFICIAL.
First National Bank of Portland.

f5fHIS Bank has been designated by the Secretary
OF the Treas airy g as permanent d depository q
pdphc moneys and a financial agent of the United
states aud 10 now authorized 10 receive deposits
rom the various oh.eers of the Government who
receive funds In the way of collecting or who may
hod government funds Ter ditbunement.
Deposits wall also be received from any one de-
sirous OF purchasing the two year five per. cent
notes, " hich are made egal fender for their full
value Dy the act of March 3, 1863.
WILLIAM EDWARD GOULD, Cashier
febl9 ed2W
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CHEROKEE PILLS!
SUGAR COATED.
FEMALE REGULATOR.
HEALTH PRESERVER,
CERTAIN AND SAFE.
For the removal of Distractions, and the Insnrane
of Regularity in the ReeuFreEesof the
Monthly Periods

They or obyiate these numerous diseases that
spring from rregularity, by removing the Irregular
ity itself
They cure Suppressed. Excessive and Painful Men.
situation.
They cure Green Sickness tChlorosisl.
They cure Nervous and Spinal A fieetiOns. pains in
the ba-k and lower parts OF the body, Heayiness,
Fatigue on slight exerton. Palpitation of the Heat
Lowness of Spirits. Hysteria, Sick Headache, Gid
dimes, etc, etc In word. by removing the Irreg-
ularity, they the cause and with il ALL the
effects that spring from IT,
Composed Of simple vegetable extracts, they con-
tain nothing deeterious 10 any constitution, how
ever delicate-their function being to substitute
strength for weakness, which. when properly used,
they never fail 10 do.
All letters seeking information or advice will be
promptly freely and disereeuy answered
Full directions accompany each box.
Price 81 per box. or six boxes for SO,
Sent BY mail. free of postage. receipt of price
Sold by all respectable Druggists.
DIR. w. r. MERWIN 4 Co.,
SOLE PRoPRlEToRs,
No. 50 Liberty-st., New York.
feb6 eodkeowly
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Wistard $ Balsann Of Wild Cherry
- PREPARED BY
SErH w Fowls & Co.. Boston.
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers in Medicines.
Febi6 cod 3m.
Elixir! Eixir
DIR. WRIGHT'S
REJUVENATING ELIXIR!
OR, ESSENCE OF LIFE.
PREPARED PROM PuRs vKesrAB1R EXTRACTS.
cosrAIsIse NOTHING INJURIOUS TO raE
MOST DELICATE.
Elixir!
Elixir

PREPARED PROM PURE vEeErABIR EXTRACTS,
cosrAIsIso NOTHING INJURIOUS TO TIE
MOST DELICATE.
flNHE Rejuvenating Elixir ID the result Of modern
= discoveries in the vegetable Kingdom, being. an
entirely ne~ and abstract method Of cure. irrespee-
tive OF all the Old and WORKOUT systems.
This medicine has been tested by the most emf.
nent medical men Of the day, and by them pronoune
ed to be one Of the greatest medical discoveries OF
the age.
One bottle will cure General Debility
A few doses cure Mysteries in females.
One bottle cures Palpitaiion of the Heart.
A few doses restore the organs of generation
From one 10 three bottles restores the manliness
and full vigor of youth.
A few doses restore the appetite.
Three bottles cure the worst case of lmpoteuey.
few doses cure the low-spirited.
One bottle restores mental power
A few doses bring the to the cheek.
This medicine restores 10 manly vigor and robust
health the poor, debilitated, worn.down, aud Gs.
spairing devotee OF sensual pleasure
The ltstless, eneryated youth. the overtasked men
of business, the victim of nervous depression. the
Individual suffering from general debility. or from
weakness of a SINCE organ, will all find immediate
and permanent relief by the Of this Elixir or E-
senee of Life.
Price - per bottle. or three bottles for So ami
forwarded by Express. receipt of money. to any
address.
Sold by all Druggists everywhere.
DIR. w. X. MERwIN g Co.,
SOLE PRoPRIEroRs,
No. % Liberty-st., New York.
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HOW MANY THOUSANDS CAN TESTIFY TO
THIS BY UNHAPPY EXPERIENCE

Young Men troubled with emissions in sleep, a
complaint generally the result of bad habit in
youth, treated scientifically, and perfect cure war
ranted charge made.
Hardly day passes but we consulted by one
or more young with the above disease, some Of
whom are weak and emaeiated as though they
had the consumption and by their friends supposed
to have IL. All such cases ied TO the proper and
only correct course treatment and in q short time
made to rejoice in perfect health.
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Eclectic Medical EnfirEnary.
TO THE LADIES.

NE. HUGHES particularly invites all Ladies who
~ need medical adviser 10 call at his rooms. No
5Temple Street, which they will Gnd. arranged for
their especial accommodation.
DR.. u. q Eclectic Renoyatug Medicines al
led in efficacy and superior virtue in regulating all
Female Irregularities. Their action is specific and
eHrtaih OF producing relief in short time.
LADIES will find il invaluable in all cases of OBJ
struotons after all other remedies have been tried in
vain. IL is purely vegetable, containing nothing In
the least injurious to the health and may be taken
with per fsot safety st all times.
Sent 70 any part cfths country with fun directions
by addressing DIR. HUGHES,
No. Temple Street, corner Of Middle, Portland.
NR.--LADIES deaYing may consult ono oftheir
ance- ianl d&wly
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Havana Sugar.

1Sn BOAES for sale by
lsJO JOHN d. LORD,
febl0 d4ws No !. Union Wharf
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To Contractors,

To Contractors.
SbALED Proposals will be received by the Com
~ mistee ON Public Buildings, until IL O'Clock
nooh, on monday, the 18Th inst, for theerecon and
completion OF brick
Engine House and Ward Room,
proposed TO be built on lot adjoining the Obserya
tory-Ward One
Plans. specifications, &c may be examined at the
office OF the Architect, Geo. N. Harding
Said Committee hereby reserve the rigbt 10 reiect
any or all 'proposals' not deemed for the Interest
of the city. Per order
JACOB MCCLELLAN, Chairman
Portland Feb. r. 1854 did
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Made from the pure Baisanas or Vermont.
N. b. Downs's Vegetable Balsamic Elixir.
FuNHIShonest, standard old CoUGn REMEDY, made
in Vermont, has been used with entire success for
thirty three years. II IL warranted usual for
Coughs, Colds, Who0piRg Cough, Crosp, asthma
and all diseases Of the IhrOat Chest and Lungs
and all diseases tending TO Consumption.
We have testimonials from many of the best physi-
Clans and gentlemen of standing, among whom we
mention the Hon. Paul Dilling ham, Lieut.. Gov. OF
Vermont; Hon. Bates Turner, late Judge of the Su-
preme Court OF Vermont; DIR. j. b. Woodward
Brigade Surgeon U. s. Army.
JOHN +. HENRY 4 CO., Projectors,
Successors to n. ii. Downs,
WATERBURY,, VT.
BY-Price rs cents, 90 cents and 81 per bottle.
II. Ii. Hay and j. W. Perkins s. Co., Portland,
Me.,wholesale AGENTS for Maine. noyl9 d&w2Ows
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PORTLAND, sACO & PORTSMOUTH
RAILROAD.
WINTER ARRANGR MRETS,

~ ~ a n n ~ u n N " TSp
Commencing Nov. I'd, 1853.
Cr76Ht8J Passenger Trains will leave the Sta
SXl0xs ton. Canal street, daily. Sundays ex.
oepted) as follows
Leave Portland for Boston, at s45 A. NJ. and ESQ
Pm.
Leave Boston fer Portland at 100 A. M and $50
Pm
Leave Portsmouth for Portland, at II. 90 A. NJ and
500 P. NJ.
These trains will take and leave passengers at way
stations.
Freight trains leave Portland and Boston daily.
FRANCIS CHASE, Superintendent.
Portland, Oct. 30, 1868. oc3I edit
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DIRECTORS.
John Bacon. So South street
Sidney Revins, firm OF Bevans & Marshall
Betchel - South William street
II Browne, firm of II Browne & Co
9 NJ Braggiott l09 Pearl street
w III Breeden l07 Liberty street.
james Il Brett, firm OF Brett. Son & Co.
Brown, Ell Brown & Co.
Henry Clews, Lyermore, Clews & Co.
Elliott Cowdin, &c Cowdin Co.
Ghas W Darling, Aborn & Co.
= bennington. 400 Water street.
d DeWolf firm of ID Il Dewolf Co.
James w Elwell. - Jas w Eiwel < Co
Daniel kmbnry, President Atlantic Bank. Brooklyn.
Jed Frye, firm of Jed Frye & Co.
Charles Gould, Hanover street
Edward Haght President Bank of Commonw ealth
Z Janson, firm of Janson Bond Co,NY 4 San +
q Henry koop.
Hermann koop, firm of Hermann Koop Co
Cyrus IL Loutrel, firm of Francis & Loutrel
Mclean, Alien. Mclean Buckley.
Marvin, " A Marvin Co
John w Mott 80 Whitehall
Jonathan Ogden, firm of Devlin. Hudson Son.
J Partridge, IS Beaver street
X Poillon, firm of & II Poillon.
Sam'l Reed. S e Reed Co.
NJ Sayery, " JnO Saverys Sons.
jacob felfair, Moody Telfair.
Henry fhieTman, " Ii Vetterein & Co.
FL Weeks, Weeks Douglass & Co
II Wolfe, " ~ Wolfe Co.
Allston Wilson, Wilson & Cammann.
W Woodcoek, " Marsh, Bros Co.
Insurance under Open, Special or General Policy
upon Hulls Cargoes and Freights against all the
usual marine hazards, and risks. at lowest cur
reRt rates Dividends made annually Ia cash or
scrip, at the election of the insured. All losses
promptly settled at office of
W. H. FOYE, Agent,
3 MOuitOn Street, Portland, Me
jan50 dim
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Chicago, Illinois.

REFERENCES essrs. Maynard < Sons; II & W
Chiekering; C. Ii. Cummings Co; S. G. Bowdlear
Co.; Charles A, Stone; Hallett, Davis & CO., OF
Boston, Mass. Cashier Elliot Bank, Boston j. n
Bacon, Esq, President Newton Bank, Newton. G,
b. Cothn Warren Ellis & Sons, New York City
i've '63 dly.