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Litchfield enquirer., 1864-07-14

A I Court of Probate held at the Probate "A Office within and for tue District oi Washington, on the 18th day Of June, 1864.
 Pre,ent-Henry J. Church, Judge.
 On motion of Samuel J Averill, one of the Executors on the estate of SAMUEL AvERILL, late of New Preston in said district, deceased, it is ORDERED, That six months from the date hereof be limited and allowed for the crodi tors of said estate to present their claims to the Executors, and all persons neglectng so to exhibit their claims properly attested, with in said time, will be debarred recovery.
 3tl0 HENRY J. CHURCH, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-07-14
Rurpinq Flui0 :!

A new article much cheaper than other kinds in market, and in burning is free from the usual unpleasant odor.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-07-14
GOLDEN sHEAF CORDIAL,

A delightful and healthful beverage, aro- matic, with rich. ginger cordial. made from the pure Golden Sheaf Bourbon.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-07-14
GOLDEN SHEAF BITTERS.

The best Tonic Bitter ever offered to the Public. Mingled with the rich flavor of the Bourbon are number of other ingredients for restoring the appetite and imparting life and vigor to the whole system.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-07-14

The Company have no losses or claims uh paid.
 CHARLES ADAMS, President JASON WHITING. Secretary.
 SnELoEN OSBORN, Harwinton,
 General Agent July l, 1863. If l3 DIRECTORS OF TUE CoMr NY. Jasof. Whiting, sheldcn Osborne, Rotbli.s Battel, Philip $. Beebe, Charles Adams, Henry R. Colt, A. $. Lewis. Geo. w. Thompson, +. D. McNeil.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-07-14
STILL CHAMPAIGN, GS,-Dclicious.

Parties attracted by this advertisement, or who have already become acquainted with the qualities of these articles, can have a priec list sent by mail, or samples by express, whom. desired, by addressing the Subscriber
 C. A RTCHARDS
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-07-14
GOLDEN SHEAF PUNCH,

Made from fresh, ripe lemons, and other ar- ticles, combined as whole, into fine rich BOURBON WHISKEY PUNLH
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-07-14

A T a Court of Probate holden at Sharon tEA within and for the District of Sharon, on the 23d day of June, A. D. 1864.
 Present-Charles Sears, Esq, Judge.
 On motion of Robert w. Smith, Executol on the Estate of WILLIAM MATTER SMITH, late of Sharon within said district, deceased: This Court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the Executors for adjustment, and directs that public notice be given of this order by adver- Using in newspaper published in Litchfield, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign-post in said town ot Sharon nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt.
 Certified from Record,
 3wIl CHARLES SEARS, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-07-14

All the above put up in the full strength of the whskey, and in cases of one dozen each. These articles improre by age, and no exposure of climate can affect them.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-07-14
Friends and Relatives
 OF THE BRAVE SOLDIERS AND SAILORS.
HOLLOWAY'S PILLS
 AND OINTMENT.

All who have Friends and Relatives in the Army or Navy should take especial care that they be amply supplied with tlese Pills and Ointment; and where the brave Soldiers and Sailors have neglected to provide themselves with them, no better present can be sent them by their Friends. They have been proved to be the Soldiers never-failing friend in the hour of need =s
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-07-14

@ = 1sa,o District, deceased This c0uft doth decree that six months be limited and allowed for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the Administrator and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising in a newspaper published in Litchfeld, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign-post in said town of sharon.
 Certified from Record.
 3t1O CHARLES SEARS, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-07-14
STRICTLY PURE Liquors, Wines, Cordials, or BitterS,

to the List of Choice Goods enumerated be- low, which are constantly op hand in large quantities, in his Large and spacious WINE STORE and BO1TLING ESTABLISHMENT, .> No. 9s WASHINGTON ST,
 BOSTON.
 First on the List, as a reliable pure stimu- lant, stands the celebrated and widely known
 GOLDEN SHEAF
 BOURBON WHISKEY. made from Wheat, Rye and Corn, warranted five years old. Put ur in unique style, each bottle in Q paper box in cases of one dozen each, the large and increasing sales of which convince the proprietor that no extended ad- vertisement is Eeeded to extol its real merits. It will recommend itself on. trial.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-07-14

A Ia Court of Probate holden at Sharon "A within and for the District of Sharon. on the 18th day of June, A. D. 1864.
 Present-Charles Sears, Esq Judge
 On motion of Elias R. Peck, Administrator
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-03-17


A SLAVE DEFINES HoNEsTY.-In "The
Religions Life OF the Negro Slave" printed
in Harper Mr.. Chas. A. Raymond tells The
iolowing:
Anolg the sufferers by such illicit traffic
Was our neIghbor, Squire Il, and SO
largely mad ne suffered from the purloining
by his own negroes that the subject had be-
come one OF public notorlety. Wishing 10
sound Eiihu upon the facts OF The ruuors,
ami learn s0msthing of their character aud
extent, one day introduced the matter to
his notice by the following questions:
Do You know Squire H-'s negroes ?''
Yes. massa' knows som- of dem incon-
siderably. finds my wife in dat neighbour
hood +"
What kind Of boys are they, Elihu? Do
you consider them honesi?
Wei. ma,sI, DAT am hard question.
Nig2er0' qualities varies. specs some on
um onlyjes ornary."
What nave ynu heard ahont their stealing
the VIII fat fro n the giIi-housei cotton ginl p
Well, massa, ports is yariss, but ports is
oncerta'p; 50 u tunes de dogs bLrk waen de
coou aib't dar."
But Squire Il is very liberal to his
negroes. shoaida't think they would steal
from their own maet-r."
NV this was purposely touching on very
sensitive ground. Elihu carried The key TO
my own corn-crib, aud was quite certain.
from re frequent aud sudden dimunition OF
the pile vi hin, that some OF it went to pay
Tor the increase of his extensive wardrobe.
de didnt finch. however, but was only a
shade more thoughtful as he replied
well, sab, dare is niggers wat steal, and
dare Is nigg-rs wat don't call dat stealil'.'
What do YOU mean? Because it is their
own masier?"
Niger takes ,ciat ni37er raises"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-03-17

The SILENT REFoKMER. As Rev. Benz.
Cutler was passing the uumble dwelling OF a
poor WON M whose husband had been very
intemperaie, she called after him and holding
up pair of chickens begged him 10 accept
then.
II told hsr,' said he, ".he could not afford
to give away snch 4 dine pair ol dickens"
Mr.. Cutter, said she, with sad express
ion,"yon viii hurt my feelings il you do not
take them. have latted and picked them on
purpose Tor you IL is the oniy return | am
able To offer for the great service you have
lately done for me aud my little children"
Il an not aware )" said Mr.. Cutler, "of
having done you any service of late"
''Sir" -aid the poor woman. you hav re-
for nei nv Husband"
"rh-re mast be some mistake, '.said Mr.
Cutler; Il knew your hush nd was ntempe-
rate, but have never said a word to him on
the subject
II know you never have" said she "if Won
had. his pri lie is such that il might have made
matters worse. IL Is now more than two
m Inths since he left of. II has happened
oddly enough, that when you have stepped
IN To say lew kind words TO US, he has been
taking his dram. or taking down his jug, or
putting it back again. About two months
ago, just alter you went out, he went to the
door and. 10 my asronisnment. poured near
ly pint of rum out of bis jug. on to the
ground and said. ID bby, rinse out that jug
with hot water; have done. | can't stand
at m ms looks any longer. Ii Mr.. Cutler
would look savage, shoudn' mind it; but he
looks so sad and SO benevolent all the while
when he sees me taking dram, that know
what he means just as well AS il he preached
IL In sermon, and take it very kindly of
him that he didn't give me a long talk"
Il know you will take the chickens, Mr..
Cutler" said the poor woman. Boston Tran
script.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-03-17
CAUTION TO TIE PUBLIC.

Every in elligent and thinking person must know
that remedies handed ont from general use should
have their efficacy established by well tested expe-
rience IN the hands of arly educas ed pbysi-
cian, whose preparatory study fits him for all the
duties he must fulhll yet tn country is flooded with
poor nostrums and cure-sls. purporting to be the
ways injurious. The unfortunate should be PARTIo.
ULAe in selecting his physician, is lamentable
vet incontrovertable fact that many syphiitic pa
tents are made miserable with ruined constitutions
by NAL treatment Il ON inexperienced physicians in
general pracfice for IL is point gen rally conceded
agenent of these complaints should engross the
whole time OF those who would be competent and
successful in their treatment and cure. The mex
perienced general practitioner, having neither op-
portunity time to make himself acquainted with
their pathology, commonly pusrues system of
treatment, in most cases making an indiscriminate
use of that antiquated and dangerous weapon, Mer.
curry.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-03-17
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 -ysiem in a
manner the patient cannot account for. Oh exam
ming urinary dep sits ropy sediment will often be
found, and sometimes small particles of semen or
albumen will appear, the color will be of thin
milkish hue. again changin TO a dark and turbd
appearance. There are many men who die of this
difficulty, ignorant of the cause. which is the
SECOND STAGE OF SEMINAL WEAKNESS.
can warrant perfect cure in such cases. and
fun 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 ii desired
Address, DIR. j. B. HUGHES
No. Temple St, lcorner of Middlel Portland
eH-Send Stamp for circular.
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Oh erOkee Cure !
THE GREAT
INDIAN DICINE,

COMPOUNDED FROM ROOTS BARKs AND LEAVES.
An unfailipg cure for Spermatorrhea, Seminal
Weakness, Nocturnal Emissions, and all diseases
caused by self pollution; such Loss of Memory,
Universal Lassitude, Pains in the Back, Dmness of
Vision. Premature old Age, Weak Nerves. Difficulty
OF breathing, Trembling, Wakefulness, Eruptions
on the Face. Pale Countenance, Insanity, Consump-
ton, and all the drefnl complaints caused by de-
parting from the path of nature.
This medicine is simple vegetable extract. and
one which all rely. it has been used in our
practice for many years. and with thousands treated
it has not failed in a single instance. Its curative
powers have been sufficient to gain victory over the
most stubborn case.
To those who have trified with their constitution
until they think themselves beyond the reach OF
medical aid, we would say DespairRot! the CHEZ
0KEE CURE will restore you to health and vigor,
and after all quack doctors have failed.
For full particulars get circular from any Drug
store in the country. write the Proprietors, who
will mail free to any one desiring the same fun
treatise in pamphlet form.
Price, 50 per bottle, or three bottles for So, and
forwarded by express TO all parts of the world
Sold by all respectable druggists everywhere.
DIR. w. r.. MERwIN Co.,
SOLE PRoPRIRToRs,
febs eod&wly No 50 Liberty ST., New York
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DIR. j. b. III UG HES
GAN BE FOUND AT HIS
PRIVATE MEDICAL ROOMS,
No. 5 Temple street.

WBERE he can be consulted privately, and with
w the utmost confidence by the afflicted, at all
hours daily, from s A. NJ. TO DIP. II.
DR.. II. addresses those who suffering under the
affection OF private disease whether arising from
impure connection or the teri bic vice OF sef-abuse
DeyoiDg his entire time to that particular branch Of
AsTKkIsG a CggE IN ALL CASES. WHEEL her OF long
standing recently contracted, entirely removing
the dregs of disease from the system and making
perfect and PER H4NENf CURE.
tie would call the attention of the afflicted to the
fact of his long standing and well earned reputation
furnishing sufficient assurance of his skill and sue
ccss
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-03-17
Portland and new lork steamer
SEMI-wEEKLY LINE.

The splendid and fast Steamships
f@x2Sefs LOCUST POINT" Capt. WILLHrr
81 ~ sand "POT0MAC," Captain SHER.
See--zss55@ WOOD, viii until further notice run
as follows
Leave Browns hart, Portland, every WEDNEs.
DAY, and SATURDAY, at4P. M and leave Pier
North River, New York, every WEDNESDAY
aud SATURDAY, at O'Clock, M
These vessels fitted up with fine cd atoms
tor passengsrs making this the 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, Eastport and St
John
Shippers are requested send their freight TO the
STEAMERS ssearly as p. M, on the day that thep
leave Portland.
For freight or passage apply 10
EMERY FOX, Browns Wharf Portland
Ii. b. CROMWELL CO., No. So West Street,
New York
Dec. 8. 1862. ar
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-03-17
CHERoKEE INJECTION

COMPOUNDED FROM ROOTS, BARKs AND LEAVES
CHEROKEE REMEDY, the great indian Din
etc, cures all di eases of thu Urinary gans such
as Incontinence of the Urine, inflammation of the
kidneys, Stone in the Bladder. Structure Gravel,
elect Gonorrhea. and Is especially recommended in
those cases Of F7uOr Albns. Whites in Femalesl
where all the oldnauseous medicines have failed.
Itis prepared in a highly concentrated form. tho
dose only being from to two teaspooniuls three
times per day.
II is Giuretie and Alternative in its action; purifying
and cleansing the blood causing j; to flow in all its
original purity and yigor; thus removing from the
system all perncious which have induced dis
ease.
CHEROKEE IFJECTT0N is intended as an ally
or assistant to the CHEROKEE REMEDY and
should be used in conjunction with that medicine in
all easesof Goaorrhea elect, Faor Aibus Whites.
Its effects healing, soothing and demulcent; re-
moving all scalding, heat, choadee and pain, instead
of the burning and almost unendurabe pain that is
experienced with nearly all the cheap qHack irjee-
tioRs.
BY the use of the CHEROKEE REMEDY and
CHER0EEE ISJECTioN-the two medicines at
the tme-all improper discharges are removed
and the weakened organs are speedily restored 10
fuil vigor and streI 9Th.
For full particulars get pamphlet from any
drug store in the country, write us and we will
mail free to any address, full treatise.
Price, CHEROKEE REMEDY. So per bottle. or
three bottles for SO.
Price. CHEROKEE INJECTION, 81 per DO
or three bottles for s5
Sent by Express to any address on receipt of the
price.
Sold by all druggists everywhere.
DR.. w. r. MERwIN Co.,
SOLE PRoPRIEroRs,
No. 80 Liberty St. New York
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-03-17

A witty fellow happening to step In at a
iittie ale-house one day, called for glass OF
the refreshing beverage. After drinking 1t 4,
ne SAID to the ldndlady, with the air of one
VINO mas some great secret to communicate,
Mrs. D.. I'll tell yon how you can sell a
great deal more ale than you do How is
that?' she asked. "Dont sell so much iroth.'
was the rply.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-03-17
Physician & Surgeon,

90 COURT STREET, corner of Howard, Boston
on is consulted daily from 10 until g. and from 6
to 8 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 DIR. M to all
the most difficult cases. Medicines entirely vegeta-
ole. ADVICE FREE
Mrs M, who is thoroughly versed In the affective
maladies of the SEX can be consulted by ladies.
Patients furnished with board and experienced
nurses
Boston. April Is. 1868. eodlv
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HAVE c0NEInENcE

All who have committed en- excess of any kind :
whether II be the solitary vice youth the sting
Ing rebuke of misplaced confidence in maturer years
SEEK FOR An AgTIDOTE IN SEASON.
The Pains and Aches, and Lassftude and Nervous
Prostitution that may follow Impure Cotton, are
the Barometer to the whole system.
Do not wait for the contamination that s sure to fol.
low, do not wait for Unighty Ulcers for
Disabled Limbs, for Loss of Beauty
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Copnrtnership Notice.

r HAVE this day admitted AMOS L. MILLETI
l. as equal partner in my Grocery business
Hereafter the business will be conducted under the
style and name of WILSON & MlLLE1T, at the
old stand, 372 Congress street.
WILLIAM L. WILSON
Portland, Jan ], 1854. jan2-lwteodtf
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Eclectic Medical Hnfirnary.
TO THE LADIES.

nR. HUGHES particularly invites all Ladies who
~ need a medical adviser to call at his rooms No
6Temple Street which they will find arranged for
their especial accommodation.
DR.. H.'s Eclectic Renovatng Medicin areunriyal.
led in efficacy and superior virtue in regulating ali
Female Irregularities. Their action is specific and
certain of producing relief in a short time
LADIES will find il invaluable In all cases of OBJ.
strrctions after all other remedies have been tried In
vain. Is purely vegetable containing nothing in
the least injurious to the health. and may be taken
with perfect safety at all times.
Sent to any part ofthe country with iu diBections
by addressing DR.. HUGHES,
Not Temple Street, corner of Middle, Portland.
H.H.-LADIES desiring may consult one ofthelr
ownsex. lady Of experience in constant attend.
anee. janl d&wly
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-03-17

N. B. Downs's Vegetable Balsamic Elixir

YVHIShonest, standard old CoUGH REMEDY, made
Il In Vermont has been used with entire success for
thirty-three years. IL is warranted as usual for
Coughs, Colds. WhcopiRg Cough, Group, asthma,
and az diseases Of the Throat, Chest aud Lssags
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 billing ham, Lieut.. Gov OF
Vermont; Hon. Bates Turner, late Judge of the Su-
preme Court of Vermont; Dr. j. b. Woodward
Brigade Surgeon U. s. Army
JOHN +. HENRY & co, Proprietors
Successors to N. ii Downs,
WATERBURY, VT.
IL II. Hay and j. W. Perkins & Co. Portland,
Me..whoesale agents for Maine. novig d&w2Ous
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-03-17

HOW MANY HOUSANDS CAN TESTIFY TO
THIS y UNRAPP Y EXP ERIRNCR
Young Men troubled with emissions in Sleep
complaint generally the result of a bad habit in
youth, treated scientifically and perfect cure war.
ranted or no charge made.
Hardly day passes but we consulted by one
or more young men with the above disease, some of
whom are a. weak and emaciaied as though they
had the consumption. aud by their friends supposed
to have it, All such ises yield to the prorer and
only correct course of treatment and in short time
are made to rejoice in perfect health.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-03-17
4 REMARKABLE CURE OLA CASE or DR0
SY CURED By MRS. MANCHESTER.

81 CChEO 0f MAS. MdNthE0lEh.
This is to certify that have been cured Of the
Dropsy Of ffteen years standing by Mrs. Mdnches-
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. aud as
sured me that by tapping could live but a short
time. had made up my mind to 10 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
n regard to my disease. They finally persuaded me
to 20 and see Mrs Manchester. She examined me
and told me my exactly.
was so much astonished TO think that she told me
correctly, that told her that would take her medi-
oines, not having the least faith that they would
me any good, that should get the slightest relief
cine and went home. In one week from the time
commenced taking the medicine. had over three
gallons Of water pass in seven hours and my fell
low sufferers may be assured that II 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. l have taken her medicine for
eight months, and am as well as any man could wish
to be, and no signs Of dropsy. l would advise all
that are sick to 20 aud consult Mrs. Manchester,
tvon II they have been given up By other ply
STREAMS. have sent her number Of cases Of other
diseases, and she has cured them also Go and
for yourselves. l had no faith, but now my faith
cannot be- shaked in her skiil in telling and curing
disease. CHAnLEs y. HARMON,
SARAH Z. HARMON,
MARY A. HARMON.
Bangor, Name, april ID.
oryIos Houss-From A. N. nnBP
sagl7 inAoatal d
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Scotch, Canvass.

100 BoLTS-from the factory of David Cor.
IOO sar Sons, Leith-a sail cloth of superior
quallty-just received per "bibernian", and for
sale by MC6ILVERY, RYAN DAVIS.
ian2l diff l6l Commercial Street
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For Coughs. Cold. and Communion.

ENHE vegetass Pulmonary Balsam is the most
Il highly approved medicine discovered
has stood The best Of all tests, Time, having had
unprecedented sale of nearly (ortg pears. II IL
recommended by our best phySicidns our most emf
nent citizens, the Press the Trade in fact by all
who know il. For certificates which can be given
to almost any extent see wrappers to each bottle
The propretors will cheerfully refund the money
not ent rely satisfactory Price 90 and 1s: the
large bottles much the cheapest. BE careful to Get
the genuine. which is prepared only by REED, CUT.
TER CO., Wholesale Druggists, Boston. Sold in
Portland by dealers generally.
q. ii HAY, Druggist, corner Middle and Free
streets. Wholesale Agent. decS isd6np
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Dissolution.

TENHE copartnership heretofore existing under the
n firm style Of PHINNEY co, is This day dis.
solved i'y mutual consent 'Tfhe affairs of he late
con win be settled at r A Howard's under
Lancaster Hall. by n NJ. Phinney .
Having this day sold 10 : uart & Co our stock in
trade. we wouln cordially mmend them 10 our
friends and former patrons worthy their patron
age and confidence. PHINNEY & co.
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PORTLAND. sACo d PORTSMOUTH
RAILROAD.

WINTER AEGEMRNTS,
Commencing Nov. I'd. 1868.
ESzxE Passenger Trains will leave the Sta
-sa.azzs ton. Canal street. daily, Sundays ex.
cepted) as follows:
Leave Portland for Boston, at s45 A. NJ. and 2.30
p.
Leave Boston fer Portland at 7sO A. NJ and $50
p.
Leave Portsmouth for Portland, at 900 A. N and
500 p. ID.
These trains will take and leave passengers at way
stations.
Freight trains leave Portland and Boston daily
FRANCIS CHASE, Superintendent.
Portland. Oct. 80. 1853 oc3l edit