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Lost.

Lost.
SrRAfED from the pasture of Mr. Francis Rob.
- eI,s, "estprooK, last month. three year old
gray Colt, small size; whoever will return MIN or
give Information where he may be found will be
suitably rewarded. by calling ct No. 80 Spring ST.
FRANCIS T.. EMERY
Portland, July 10. lss4-dtf
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Fros,a Washinlson.

WASHlNGTON, aug. 10.
The Creek chiefs in letter to the Commits
sioner of Indian Affairs, dated Fort Gibson
July 10th, make an eloquent appeal for help.
The say the whole Cherokee country is a
waste, and they can see nothing but starva
ton before them during the coming winter
months interviewed between the arrival OF
trains, and even now they have but scanty
subsistence. At least 10000 Indians are to
be fed. These chiefs represent a large part Of
those who were driven by the rebels to Kan
sas, but who did not return to their homes in
time to raise ample crops. The Indian Bu-
reau, with accustomed promptness and hu-
manity, will exert itself to afford the required
relief
According to the ruiing of the Internal
Revenue Bureau real estate agents, who have
taken out licenses as commercial brokers un-
der the old law are not subject 10 reassess-
ment under the new law.
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East Maine Cont. Seminary, Bncksport, Ne.
WyhE Fall Term of IL weeks will commence Mon
Il day, August 20. Superior facilities for students
preparing for College.
Normal Department under the instruction of the
Principal.
No increase of Tuition rates
Students materially lessen expenses bv self board.
ing JAS. ID. CRAWFORD, Prin.
Aup. S.-wbt
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Expedition From CITY Point Capture of a
Federal Scouting Party by Mos1y's Gaer-
riftas - Attack oa our PicIsefs near Fort
Saetder.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10.
The mail boat from City Point to-day re-
ports that on Saturday afternoon q body of
our troops embarked on transports at City
Point, aud moved up the river during the
night, and under cover of the fire of the gum
boats effected landing near Dutch Gap.
The object of this movement is stated to be
the dislodgement Of a considerable force of
the enemy, who had entrenched themselves on
the river, and possibly also as reconnois-
sance to ascertain what troops Lee has before
Richmond, and II he is sending any considera-
bic reinforcement to Early.
Heavy firing was going on when the Van
derbilt left, both cannonading and musketry.
Capt. Fleming, with sixty men of the 10Th
New York cavalry, who was sent on scout
was attacked near Fairfax Station, ON Thurs
day, BY a body of Mosby's guerrillas, and
Capt. Fleming and eight men killed, and most
OF the Others captured. Capt. Jennings body
was found near the road, and taken TO Falls
Church and buried.
Sunday morning several rebel scouts were
seen near Fort Sneider, at Annadale. They
fired on our pickets in several directions
Sergt. Linnan, of the 9th New York cavalry,
who was on picket on the Braddock road, was
killed. Our scouts are on the alert, but una
bic TO catch the picket shooting assassns.
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Commercial.

Fer steamship North American, off Farther Point
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, Aug 4-The
sales OF Cotton for three days 1900 bales
eiuding 1900 to spectators and exporters The
market closed dull and all qualities lower
LIVERPOOL BREADSrUFFS MARKET-Rioh
afusoh, spence Co. and others. report our easier
and partially Cd lower. Wheat lower; red Winter
western IS sdgss IOd. Corn tending downward;
LIVERPOOL PROVISIONS MARKET-Messrs
bigiand, Athya co and others, report Beef quiet
ana steady. rork steady Bacon easier. Lard quiet
and tending downward Tallow quiet and steady
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET.-The same
authorities report Ashes steady Sugar easier. Coz
fee quiet and steady. Rice inactive. Ro,ip steady
Spirits Turpentine dull and downward at ess Pc
troleum ioactve and nominal.
LONDON MONEY MARKET, Aug. 3.-Consols
closed at s9lgssI for money.
AMERICAN SECURITIES Illinois Central rail.
road 44a4S dis; Erie Railroad 4Oa42
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U. 5. GUNBoAT PoNToosUc, George A.
Stevens, Lieut.. Commanding, put into this
port yesterday afternoon, for branch pilot,
and expected TO leave in the course of the
night for the eastward. She Is searching
for the pirate Tallahassee. She left New York
Friday night last at o'clock, and has been
cruising ever since. A large number of spars
and bnrnt pieces of wreck were passed and
quite number of vessels were overhauled.
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From .4aanta-Progress of the Siege.

CINCINNATI, Aug Is.
The Commercials Atlanta correspondence
gives the details of the action of the OH inst,
in which the 23d corps lost fifty men in a par
italy unsuccessful assault on the enemys
lines. At last accounts, Aug Sth, our line ad-
vtnced TO three miles north OF Atlanta, aud
within mile and a half of the Macon oad
The Gazette has Atlanta advices OF the
10Th. Since Gen. Scoleld's move on tie 9th
10 reach the Macon road, nothing important
has been done.
These movements have been partially sue
cesslul, and the right of the line has assumed
position three miles north of East Point, and
about mile from the railroad line, and thence
extends north around the city TO the Chatta-
nooga line.
Gen. Sherman is making gradual approach
es, and is very near the enemys works, with
works nearly as strong as theirs. 1t is thought
Hood has received reinforcemen,s.
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p. Il. HALL, Sec. of Caucus.

APPoINTMEYT.-We understand that Fred.
L. Upton, son of Elijah Upton, Esq, the City
Clerk of Bath, has been appointed by Hon.
at Newport. This is high compliment to
the young man, for Mr.. Perham refused to
appoint any one until he had been subjected
to thorough examination before a board Of
inquisitors
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nesr York Morksf.

49,. NEW YORK. Ang Is.
uplands.
tlour-salesl5 800 bbls; State and Western Quiet;
State 9O0Gl0 10; Round Hoop Ohio 10 35di 20;
western 9Ooalu %; southern steady; sales loo BIB
Extra do 10 Istal4 90; Canada steady; sales 700
bbls; Extra 995Gl2 90.
Wheat-la.c lower; sales 90 900 bush. Chicago
Spring l6tGl IS; milwaukee club lIa2 as; REQ
Winter Western 249d2 as.
Corn-le lower; sales l7o. 900 bushels; mixed Yves.
tern 50al 90.
0a's-dull; sales Canada at 96d97c.
beef-dulI
Pork-higher; sales 1000 bbs; new mess 20 75a
4100. " S
lard-sales $50 bbls at 81 fG22Jc.
Butter-hrm; State at 45a52c
Whiskey-saies 800 bbls at T56a, rs
Rice-3c better; sales 300 bags kangocn at 1910
Ice. 80
sugar-steady; sales $50 hhds Muscovado 2o5a2iI.
Coiee-dull.
Molasses-dull.
Naval Stores-quiet
Petroleum nominal.
Tallow-hrm sales 23o coo lbs Eastern at l9ic
Freights to Liverpool-quiet.
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HoS. JOHN II. RIcE.-We are gratifed to
learn that this gentleman, the faithful and
efficient Representative OF the 4th Congress
sional District, is likely to be renomina,ed
without opposition. We are glad to see a
growing disposition 10 retain good men in
such positions, instead of dropping them just
at the moment their experience renders them
influential for the States benefit.
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The New York World is exceedingly troub-
led because Williams College has conferred
on Gen. Benjamin Franklin Butler the degree
of l.. L. ID. We think Old Ben has brains
enough to fight the Copperheads of the coun.
try-and show them up in their true light, and
perhaps that is what the World most
fears,
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nems from Riehmond Papers.

FORTRESS MONROE, Aug. Is.
Richmond papers of the lth aud 18th con-
tain the following:
Mrs. DIR. Mary f. Walker, captured in
Georgia upwards of five months ago, has been
released from Castle Thunder, and goes down
on flag OF truce. She was exchanged as a
surgeon, and has arrived at Old Point.
A correspondent OF the Enquirer says
Fort Gaines has gone the way of Hatteras,
Roanoke, Pulaski and Hilton Head. The
lower fort captured and our iron-clad fotilla
demolished, Mobile would seem TO be in dan
ger of being taken.
The prisoners captured in the assaults on
Petersburg on the Both ult. number 1876
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S9J Reward!


Board.
QUITS OF Rooms, with Board, can be obtained by
~ applying Immediately at % Danforth sta Get
"ay ii'h' maylzdtf
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AssAULTING AN OFFIcER.-Poice officer
Gerts was yesterday assaulted by Thomas
Collins, against whom he had warrant of
arrest for abusing his wife. Collins got the
billy" OF the officer and assaulted him In
desperate manner. Mr.. Gerts held on to him
until assistance arrived, and the fellow was
taken to the lookup.
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Eroni CniifDl.nin.

SAN FRANCISCO. aug. Is.
The steamer Golden City sailed for Pana-
ma to-day with l20 passengers aud 81 ,046, 900
in bullion, for New York.
The demand for money is light. Currency
exchange lao.
There is more demand for wheat at 3 30 a
3 35.
Three Russian war steamers left port to-day
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CORTLAND DRY DOCK COMpANY.

A assessment of Eight Dollars per share on the
IN Capital Stock of the Company Ia now due and
payable at the Office of the Treasurer, III CONNER.
cial street. c. M DAVIS Treasurer
July 8oth, ls64.-dtf
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Rf virtue of q license from the Probate Court Of
- Cumberland county, shall sell nj public auction
iot OF land with tbs building fhe con- At
ne corner OF earl Street and Chu ch Lane so-csled
Portland said lot containing about thirty six feet
on reari Street and about seventy feet on Church
GRILL, dece asea
ne suction will take place on the premises on
thursday. September /. / O., al IL o'cIoek
AUG. y. STEVENS Aoministrator.
HENRY BAILEY CO., ApCTronryRs.
Portland, July %, 1884 sodtssniGws-
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CONTRIBUTIONS to the Christian Commits
sion not previously acknowledged:

ST. Lawrence Street Society, monthly coll,
SCI; citizens of Norway by L. Burnham,
SO 80; Soldiers Aid Society, Minot, $40; La
dies of Baptist Society. Biddeford, S25; Miss
NJ. L. Hatch, Sanford, 81; State Street Church,
monthly concert, Sl3.57; Des. Saml Adams,
Castine, $40; Baptist Church, No. Livermore,
$40; Chestnut Street Methodist. monthly col.
Sls.o4; State Street Church National Fast
coll, s2s is; First Parish, Yarmouth, S24l0
High and State Street Churches, s56.25; ;
Scholars Patriotic League, 81 ST; Alfred Street
Methodist Church, Biddeford, Sl4.o5: Free
Baptist Church, Brownheld, S4.35; Mrs. Abel
Foster, s5-total, S26479.
CYRUS STURDIvANT,
Treasurer Army Committee
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ny "xoCtr1c1C
The Rheumatic. the equity, the lame and the IN,
leap with Joy, and move with the agility and elasf
ty OF youth; the heated brain is cooled; the frtsf
bitten limbs restored, the uncouth deformities re.
moved fAintness converted to visor, weakness 20
strength the blind made to see the deaf TO lear md
the pasied form 10 move upright; the blenisbts a
youth are obliterated; the accidents OF mature he
prevented the calamifies of old ago obvistsd, ana
N SOLVE circulation maintained.
L A DIES
w no nave cold hands and feet; weak gtou cha
lame and weak backs; nervous and sick heat aehs
dixxiness and swimming In the head with IN Cisss.
ton and constipation OF the bowels pain in The sds
and back leueorrhGa, Tor whitesl, falling of ths
womb with internal cancers; tumors, polyprs, and
al that long train os diseases viii and In Elet
tty sure means of cnre. For painful menstrua,icn
TOO profuse menstruation, and all of those Ions line
OF troubles with young ladies, Electricity IL cersin
specific and Win In short time. restore the snfel e.
TO the vigor Of health.
SWe havs Electro Chemical lppcrufss a,
extracting Mineral Poison fr,m the system such N
Aercury, Anthony, Arsenic, &c. Hundred. Who
are troubled with stf joints, weak baeks and ysri
Gus otherdfhculties, the direct cause Of which IN
nine cases out Of Is the effect of drurs
can De restored to natural strength and vgor By hs
use OF rom i've to eight Baths
once hours from o'clock a. y. 10 Y.M.;lS
6; and to ?. u.
Conmltation Free. IvlSfssd
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House Wanted.

<T.a Wanted by the advertiser, a convenient.
H;,i centrally located, aud pleasant house for
<aA- small family, without caildren-po s ;ess,ou TO
be HAD ms early as the middle of October sooner NJ
and be well finished.
The advertiser would lease such house for term
oi years or parchase If terms suited. A two-story
cottage. small lot, preferred
Address %: L. o., at the Press Office stating loca-
ton, sene. al terms, &c confdeatiailE.
Portland, Aug /, 1864 dir
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TURNIps.-Mr. Cyrus Thurlow, of the firm
oil King, Thurow d Co., presented us yester-
day with some of the best and handsomest
turnips that have been brought to this market
They were raised on his farm in Westbrook.
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SAco RIVER GRovE.-The excursion to
Saco River Grove by the Sons of Temperance
and their friends, comes off to-day. Ample
arrangements have been made for good time.
The cars leave at 7.45, 1890 A. NJ, and 2
o'clock, P. NJ. Tickets for sale by the COM
mittee and at the depot.
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The Pirate Tallahassee,

PROvIDENCE, IL. l., Aug. 10.
Bark Glenaloon, from Glasgow for New
York, with iron, was destroyed by the ITALIA
hasa on Saturday morning, Off Nantucket
Capt. Watts and crew have arrived at New
port, having been put on board Prussian
bark and transferred to a cutter.
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New Boat for Harpswell.
Seizure of Goods.
UOLLICTOR UfFlCE,
District of Portland and Falmouth,

COLLtCroRs UfFlCE,
District of Portland and Falmouth !
Portland. July 25. / Ca
NOTICE is hereby given that the following de.
~ sefibed Goods were seized at this port, on the
days hereinafter mentioned. for a violation of the
Revenue Laws, yz;-April Is, 1854, on Browns
wharf one Dbl sugar AVID one Dbl IN sses prii 49,
1854 on board bark Mary c. Fox, on Dbl sugar; Nav
q, 1854. on wiigery' wharf. one Dbl sugar; Ma,
%, 1854. on Railroad wharf one trunk containing
seven bottles OF brandy one bottle wine, one pack.
tanning silk and Innings; June 49, 1854 on board Pr
bark Princess, 1850 cigars
Any perssn or persons, desiring the same are re-
quested to appear and make such claim within
ninety days from the day of the date hereof; ether
wise the said Goods will be disposed of in accord.
1874. ISRAEL WASiiRURN In
lyzo dlaM5w Collector.
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STATE NORMAL SCHOOL.
The opening term OF the State Normal School. a
Pennington. will commence on
"WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2aih.

Every arrangement viii be made. as the law re-
and gentlemen with board At rea son able raes and
to furnish the instruction specially needed in .
schooi Tor the trsining of tfac'trs -Four teachers
besides lecturers m sps cia Instructors wi lie
pioyed 81 tAe outset. and the number will te in
creased tie necessities the seho oil shall a.
Candiea fts for attendance must be ,ixfeea. years
old. II Il males and SEVENTH years il males: ard
must seoare their ipten'ion 10 become teaci ers in
the public schools of the state. No pledge IN b
reqvi ed from pupils 10 remain neSted With the
school for any defni e ierg Of tine.
Applicants will be required to show reasonable
famiharit, with the principles OF Reading and Spell
ling. Arithmetic, English CIR mmsr and hitors of
the United Stats; and 10 p esent testimonials OF
good character and prospective aptitude the work
of eaching
Persons sttsn ending the Normal School will be per.
mitted 10 Pass both ways over The Androscoegiu
Railroad fer one FIRE.
M charge for saitioE Entrance fee s1oo
More particular Information wll be fprptshea IN
application to Professor a; ?, k.hey, al Farming
tor. EDWARD Il. WESTON
Gorhsm. June 20. 1884 jy2 diaw&wsw
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fHNhE undersigned being licensed by the United
Il State, are prepared TO procure Pensions,
bounties, Arrears of lay and Prize Money for Sol
diers Seamen or their heirs. Bills for board and
transportation of Recruits or Drafe Men collected
All demands against the State or United States at
tended TO. Having agent both at Washington
aud Augusta, and having had larse experience we
feel safe in asserting that any business entrusted TO
our care will be faithfully and promptly executed
We have also an agent in New York to attend to the
payment OF Prize MONEY. Advice free. Approved
Claims cRshed. MANLEY SAWYER
Office s2l Elk hange, ST., Fox Block Portland, Me-
j. II. MArLEY. W. g SAWYER
Hon. SAM. Cony, Governor OF Maine
Hon. j. l.. Hodsdon. Adjutant Cen of Maine.
Hon. VIM Pitt Fessepden, u. s. senator.
Hon. Lot NJ. Morrill,, US. Senator.
June LEVITT
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Expedition from City Point Capture of a
Federal Scouting Party by Mos1y's Gaer-
riftas - Attack PicIsefs near Fort
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10 the Editor Of the Press:

WINDHAM, Aug. Is, 1864.
At Union caucus holden in this town on
the 18Th inst, Edward Anderson, John Webb,
Samuel Garland, William Goold, Israel Body,
and Jeremiah Stewart were elected delegates
TO the County Convention to be holden the
18th inst Yours. &c.
II. Il. HALL Sec of Cancus
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80 The Dwelling House. Stable ard Grsperv AZ
sti Nursery of J. W, Adams. near MorriIl's CIR
--k.sner Buildings new and cory, nient, pure
ser wells, eisierns, fcree pumps &C.; excellent
pubic schools ard seadsmy, near Horse cars md
steam cars One hslf o- thie@ quarters sore Of l.
IN good gardening condition, already pan'es with
lie e. ., Ornamental ami Fruit Trees. Grapes and
Roses w abundance. Also several building los
Augl5 eod2xs
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N O II Q r
PROVOST MARSHAL's OFFICE,
First District, State ~ MaiRe.

PROVOST MARsHAL's OFFICE,
First District, State Qf ndine.
Portland, August II n. 1854 J
INQUIRIES on all ordinary subjects connected
with the enrolment, draff, exemptions. liability
TO draft. credits aud accounts OF men fur nished
should be addressed TO the Provost Marshal of the
Congressior al District and In he Is not able TO
answer them he will ask information q the Provost
Marshal General of the state. Answers may be thus
secured more promptly than by addressing the FRO
vost Marshal General AZ Washington, where more
impor' ant business often prevent prsmpt answers
TO multitude OF irouiries now address 10 the Fu-
reau ersor al and other matters oil miro come
quenee.
nv order of Maier J. w. T. GARDINER.
CHARLES ii. DOUGHTY.
Capt and Provost Marsha LIST ID strict Maine.
Aug. l3-d3m
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AND VICINITY.
Ns.. Advertisements ro-Dav.

Ness Advertisements To-Day.
Auction Sa'e-Henry Bailey g. Co.
Jhestre-Desring Hall.
Btaiooery-At Dresser 8.
New Goods-Dresser.
To Sportsmen.
Lo't-Money.
Lost-Note.
L lumber ID. Reed.
G0rhAm Seminary-Fall fern.
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fuNHE copartnership heretofore existing between
Il Sweat and Cleaves ATTORNEYS o. Law. Is tins
day dissolved by mutual consent. The affairs OIL the
late drm will be sdjus ed bv either party.
NJ. Sweat win continue in business at once NO.
III Middle street. Mussey'dR
Mr. Cleaves at the office of Howard Cieaves. NO.
L. ID NJ. SWEAT,
NATHAN CLEAvES.
Portland, July 18th, 1854. Hlsdam
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NEW BooKs.-The 'Pride of Life" by Jane
Lady Scott, and the Coward" by Henry
Morford, from the press of T. B. Peterson e.
Son, Philadelphia, have been received by Hall
L. Davis.
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NOIlCE Is hereby given, that by virtue Of a Il.
Of Cumberland. shall SELL by public auc,on A. ~
evening house on the PREMISES the fifs n a
september A. 1854. At O'Clock In the afternoon.
me homestead farm of the late And. ron Brew M
" late OF Freeporf In said County ssuat. in AZ
freeport and Containing twenty five acres more or
iess. subject to the mortgages thereon.
l1r particulars as to will, &c., apply to the sub
CHAs. BLISS.
Dated this 9Th day Of August, A. D. 1854
S2w3w
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l. U vi h f X /.

Carolina Lumber Company.
fuNHE undersigned has been appointed by the above
Il Company s ,ls Agent for the sale o lumber, Tor
the State of New York and all orts and places north
lumber in any qusntitis by the cargo, sawed to any
desired dmens ions the shortest notice; also Black
Walnut, Bay wood, Sc.
No. Sc Washington ST., Boston, Mass
Aug. 10, 1884, eodam
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TEACHER ELEcTED.-At special meeting
of the School Committee, held at their room
on Monday afternoon, Mr.. Prentiss Cummings
was elected Assistant Master Of the High
School, at o salary Of 5000,
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- A two story Dive ling House on North street
Ill. with good stable aud good well OF water
S.s,,l II is desirable loestion, and will be scld
cheap. Part fthe purchase money can lay on mort
gage ii desired GRO. 4. 70 TER,
jy37 dim No. Calf Block.
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Stock Morkef,
First National Bank,

This Bank viii convert the seven-thirty mott ma.
turing Aug. 10. and Oct l. into six per cont bonds
of 1881 in all the denominations in which the note
were issued. viz $50. slOo, 500. ard sleoo.
W. Z. GOULD, Cashier.
Portland, July 30, 1ss4.-eodtf
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HARPER's MAGAZINE for September has
been received at Hall L. Davis, No. So, and
L. @. Andrews, No. 90 Exchange street.
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Horse Railroad Notice.

FINHE stockholders of the p. 4 y. A. Railroad Co.
Il are hereby notified TO meet at the office OF the
Treasurer, l4i Middle street, Saturday the ooh
inst, at ~ r. NJ TO act upon the following articles:
1st-To see whether the stockholders rill assent
to and accept the location of their Railroad in the
city of Portland provided in and BY an order
passed by the Mayor and Aldermen Aug LIST, 1854
2d-To act upon any other business which may
aug13 dtd Secretary.
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. q N "a ! h a N TX. .
Government Z $40 Loan,

This Bank Il prepared to receive subscriptions to
the new $40 loan in sums of $50 and upwards
paying interest from date OF subscription to August
18th. the date of the new loan.
The notes are convertible at the end of three
years into specie paying per cent $40 bonds.
One eighth per cent will be al owed on all amounts
Of $1,000 and over. Is. c. SoMERBY,
Portland, Aug. !, lS64.-dtf
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NOTICE

FINHlS day give to my son Luther X. White, his
Il time 10 act and trade for himself. l shall not
claim his wages or pay his debts
A. p. WHITE, Gray, Me.
Witness, Davis Simpson.
Aug. IL, 1854. S3w3ws
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House and LOT wan,ea

fT.a Niinity Of. or above High St. preferred.
iii Any one having desra bic &c tate to sell worth
<sA.from 5000 TO SO 90 please address stating
focus'on, Box l94l, r. U. aue6dtf
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Vote on the amendment to the Connecticut
Constitution.

HARTFORD, Aug. 10.
The vote to-day in this State, on the amend
meht aiowlng soldiers TO vote, was small
Inc returns received indicate large majority
in favor of the soldiers,
At town meeting held this evening, the
seectmen were instructed to illl the quotas of
Hartford, and the sum 100000 was voted to
pay the expense.
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AUCTION SALES.
e. M PArrEN. AucTIoNEER. u r-,..,.. ).


o.. L nEsDAY, August I7th. at ~ M. on the
prop rty. very oesh abie pieces VI
ud Inc u story wooden cottage house. No. lO7-
.ooa rcnair ,,h mas eis ht hn shed rooms Is In
by 20. SS'ern' Lot ABOUT 70
ALSO,
The two stored wooden Dyellinss a., a. ~,
numbered " and SO. together with The iana T"S
house contains IA well finished and copyeniss IL
arranged rooms, we'll sdspsed to one or ~ q fsmL.
lies Cstern In tie cellar. of eighty thds capscitv
Houses have been built ABOUT Jour years. aid are IN
excellent condition,
Immediately after the above. will be sold thres
building lots. on westerly side of same street
The pre- perty will be sold vithout reserve ana
on fayo' able terms. Persons King Tor this a.
., property Tor oceupancs, or inv. siment ar, In.
tain particulars.
Aug 9-drd