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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-05-25
MIR. STATIONS DISPATCH.

H..
WASHINGTON. May 24-!0. 80 (. jn.-lo
Major General Dix, New York: 4 dlspatcn
fro;:, Gen. Grant, dated at / Q CLOCK 'as1 nlgu1
states that the army moved from us posi''o"
"a 1he North Anna, following closely Lee 5 ar
nnv ne sr}, and g. corps marched by way
~ uar,;s' Store 20 Jericho Ford and she 9Th
co,ns ,ccecded IN efeclng crossing and get.
t;ng 8 position without much opposition.
Shortly afrer, however, they Ne7e violently at
tackled and handsomely 1epulsed. me assauI5
was without much loss to us. we captured
some prisoners. Everything Looks exceedingly
fayorohle 10 us.
Another dispatch, giving in detail the move
meats Of our corps, and speaklng OF the rebel
assault on Warren's position, says he was at
tackled with great yehenency / never heard
more "a id or massive firing, either OF artillery
or musketry. The attack resulted IN destFnc-
tive repuse 90 the enemy. At the postlon
attacked by Hancock the rebels were entrench-
ed and in Considerable ioloe between the creek
he had crossed and the river, and made peril
nacinl3 resistance 10 his onset; but before
dark, he had forced them from their works
and driven them across the stream. 1t IS also
said in these engagements the slaushtelaof me
enemy Was very great. Our losses lnconslner-
able. The rebes charged against oar artillery,
A d,spatcha from. General Grant, dated thls
morning ac 8 o clock, has also been received
1t states that the enemy have fallen tack from
NORTH Anua@ We are III pursuit. Negroes
vno have come in say Lee Is falling back TO
lschnlond.
Other othoial dispatches from headquarters
say rAa1 " arreo, Burnside, and ii 'ncock are
pushing f,rward after the retreatlng army
Warren captured D good nuu.ter OF prisoners
last evening, but has not had time 70 count
the,n or ascertain his loss. Hancock is STORM
ing the rife pits this side Of the river. Last
evening he took between one and TWO hundred
pris,ners, and drove many rei'es lnto the river,
where they were drowned. Warren also cap
tured some official papers, au.ongot them an
order calling Out oil boys seventeen years OF
age 10 garrison Richmond. Ambulance men
ana musicians are also ordered TO the ranks
Sheridan was this mornlng al Dunklsk, and
will be at Milford 70 night.
NJ dispatches have been received to. DAY from
Gen Sherman, and none are expected Tor sew
eral days
DISPATCHES from General Butler have been
received TO day, relating chiefly to the respec
tive forces. Admiral Lee, IA Z telegram, ed
xhe the 22d, to the Secretary Of he NavyN
states that last night Saturday The enemy at
tackled the array, and were handsomely re-
pulsed.
A dispatch from Major General Candy, do:
ted the 18th instant, at the moutb OF ked
river, states thar General Banks troops had
arrived at Semmespnrt, yesterday, an5 WILL
reach MorgapAa to day. The army Is ia better
ce,:sai1ion thau vas expected, AND Wi! soon be
ready TO resume offensive operations.
EDWIN Nj. STANTON,
Secretary VI War.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-04-09
LAW BOOKS.
DAVIS INDIANA DIGEST.

A DIGEST OF THE DECISIONS OF THE SUPREME
n Cont Of the State Of Indiana, comprising the cases
renored in the eight volumes OF blackord and the rst
sixteen volumes Of Indiana Reports ogether with the
Revised Statutes the state embodied IN the edition
Of Gavin A Hord BY Edwin A. Davis, L. l.. b. vol
Svo. IS co.
The first edition Of this valuable work was completely
exhausted in less than three months rom the lime OF
nuhcaton A new edition. printed fine white paper
Is now ready This Of the most complete and best
arranged dicess ever published, and has received the
highest concentrations Of he legal profession
The Hon. VI. NJ RAY FAY; .
The Digest is as in Us plan and execution as II
Is useful 20 the profession. This Is no aordgement Of
tho Renorts hut genuine digest ~ them"
The Hon Dkvrp NcDoSALp says
at is no small commentator OF the work that Y Is a
Digest not only Of all Supreme Court decisions wfleh
bsv bs nnblshed but also of all the modern statutes
low in force.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-14
la3sS7JG23S;o{I
SL0EI3l1s(lEi&

HAyE now been before the public for nearly q
IL year. They are universally pronounced the
neatsst and best fitting collars extant.
The upper edge presents perfeot curve, free from
the angles noticed in all other collars.
The cravat causes no FUCKERS on the inside ofthe
rundown collar they are AS SMOOTH INSIDE
AS oUTsIDE.-and therefore perfectly free and
easy to the neck.
The 6arotte Collar has a smooth and evenly I'm.
ished edge on both SIDES.
These Collars are not simply dat pieces OF paper
cut In the form Of collar, but are NODDED AND
SHAPED TO FIT THE NECK.
They are made In Novelty" Tor rundown styl lin
every halfsize from II to II inches and in Eureha
Tor Garotte.l from 70 TO II inches; and packed in
"solid size" In neat blue cartons, containing 100
each; also In smaller ones Of 10 each-the latter 4
very handy package for Travellers. Army and Navy
Officers
az EVERY COLLAR Is stamped "GRArs
PATENT NODDED coLLAR."
Sold BY all dealers in Mems Furnishing Goods.
The Trade supplied by HATCH. JOHNSON . co
Importers and Wholesale Dealers In Mems Furnish
ing Goods and Umbrellas 81 DnvossHi.E ST., Bos-
TON, MASS. meh22 eod3m
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-14

THE WESTERN editors begin 10 turn the
tables, and recent funny stories of happenings
cup in the East" The following fair speci-
men is going the rounds OF the Western pa
pers.
"A good story Is told of tall, rawboned fell
low, who went into market house In Boston,
perhaps the Quincy-and seeing large hog
on exhibition, was nightly struck with it.
Il swear" said he, that's q great hog:
swear never saw dner looking one in my
life, | swearl what short legs he's got, /
swear"
"Look here, friend" said a little dry-look-
ing individual, trotting up, "you must not
swear So"
II swear should like TO know whye" ask
ed the hard swearer with an ominous look.
Because" said the little man, swearing Is
against the law, and shall have to commit
you," drawing himself up.
"Are you justice Of the peace ?" inquired
the swearer.
~ amn wn
"Well, swear" said the profane one, al
am more astonished at that than was about
the hog"
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-14

III any one speaks Ill Of thee, said Epinte-
tus, consider whether he has truth on his side,
and If so, reform thyself that bis censures may
not affect thee" When Anaximander was
told that the very boys laughed at his singing,
"Ay," said be, "then must learn to sing bet
ter" Plato being told that he had many enc
mics, who spoke i'll OF him, at is no matter"
said he, 81 will live SO that none shall believe
them" Hearing at another time that an in
Innate friend OF his had spoken detractingy
OF him, II am sure he would not do it, said
he, "if he had not some reason for it." This
Is the surest as well as the noblest way of
drawing the sting out of reproach, and the
true method OF preparing man for that great
aud only relief against the pains Of calumny.
"a good conscience.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-14

House For Sale.
4 TWO story wooden house. No IS Adams stroet
"A III finished rooms, convenient for two families
plenty Of good water. For particulars inquire OF
b. j. WILLARD.
rortiand, May IL, 1854. may14eodtf
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-14
MIDDLE AGED

There are many men at the . :. :. -. = ..oays
troubled with too frequent evscuarIsus from the
bladder. offen accompanied by slight smartins or
burning sensation, and weakening the system In Q
manner the patient cannot account for On exam
lining urinary deposits ropy sediment will often be
found. and sometimes small particles OF semen or
albumen will appear, or the color will be OF thin
milkish hue, again changing to a dark and turbId
appearance. There are many men who die Of this
dimcnty ignorant Of the cause. which Ia the
SECOND STAGE or SEMINAL WKAKNEss.
can warrant perfect cure IN such cases. and
full and healthy restoration Of the urinary orsans
Persons who cannot personally consult the DR.
can do 90 BY writing In plain manner description
be forwarded Immediately.
All correspondence strictly confidential and will
DO returned II desired.
Address, DRJB HIGHER
No. Temple ST., lcorner Of bIiddIel Portland /.
~Ssnd Stamp for circular.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-14
CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC

Every intelligent and thinking person must know
that remedies handed out from general use should
nave their efficacy established by we'll tested ex pe-
Renee IN the hands of a regularly educated physi.
cian, whose preparatory study fits him for all the
auues ne must fuh; yet the country ia flooded with
poor nostrums and cure-alls, purporting to be the
best In the world which are not only usless INIT al
Ways injurious The un fortunate should be ARrIo-
uLAa IN selecting his physician, it lie bic
uents are made miserable with ruined constitutons
py maiIeatnent from inexperienced ply sicians in
plaetice Tor II is point gene rally Conceded
.ne Dess syphiographers that the study and man
agement OF these complaints should engross the
Whole tms o. those who would be competent and
successIui ~ thelr treatment ana cure. The mex
portunfty nor time TO make himself acquaiptee win
their pathology. commonly pusrues one system Of
use Of that sntiquatsd and dangerous wearon Mer.
curry.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-14
Ordinance Against Dogs.

May ID, 1854
SECTION mo dog shall be permitted to go at
large or loose In any street lane, alley
eled war or In any unnelosed public ps in this
city until the ewner or keeper Of such dog or the
head OF the family the keeper ofthe house store
shop Office other place where such dog 10 kept
or harbored. shall have paid the City Marshal two
dollars for a icese for such dog to go at large
SEQ. In case any dog shall be found loose or
going at large contrary to any Of the fregoing
provisions. the owner or keeper thereof the head
of the family keeper of the house. store ofee or
other place where such dog kept or shall
forfeit and pay sum not exceeding ten dollars.
may5d2m JOHN 8. HEALD. City Marshal.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-14
Eclectic Medical lnfYrmarv.
TO TINE LADIES.

nR. HUGHES particularly invites all Ladies' vhs
~ need medical adviser, 20 call AZ his rooms, No.
sTemple Street, which they will nnd red for
their especial accommodation.
DIT. Eclectic Renovzting Medicin esare unrivsl.
led In efcacy and superior virtue in regulating All
Female Irregularities. Their action IL specific and
sartain Of producing relief In q short time
LADIES viii and II invaluable In all cases Of oh.
struoons amer all other remedies have been tried N
vain tits purely vegetable, containing nothing N
the to the health, and may be taken
Sent TO any part ofthe country with full directions
~ adoreesinE DR.. HUGHES,
he.sTsnpis Street, corner o. Middle, Portland.
H.B.-LADiEs desiring may consult one or hss,
own sex. A lady Of experience In constant attend
enss tnnl d&wIy
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-14
CITY OF PORTLAND.

VvHE committee on Highways &C., will receive
Il sealed proposals for furnishing ten thousand
tons Sea Island paving stones during the months Of
May June and July equal quantities each month.
The parties proposing will please tate what portion
Of said stones-is less than the whole amouni-they
will furnish as above. Proposals will be received
until June 3D. 1854 The committee the right
terest ofthe city. Per order.
J.E. DONNELL, Chairman.
April 18th. 1854. Ap20 d& wtd
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-14

PORTLAND AND KENNEBEC R.R.
SPRING SKINNER ARRANGEMENT.
Commencing Monday, April Is. 1884

Passenger trains leave Skowhegap fol
S114@K Fort ana and Boston at S d. A M Ar
gusia, li.OO A. NJ and Bath IL 10 z. NJ Ausnsts
ior Portland and Boston at $40 A, NJ; Bath 3 ao A
Portland for Bath, Augusta, wateryille Kenaal,s
Mills and Skowhegap. at Ito NJ
Portland for Bath and Augusta Is PM
Passengers for stations on the nd roscoosin p.,,
road will change cars az Brunswick ~
" Inc 10 IN. train Z ON Portland connects at
nenoaifs Nils with Maine Central Railroad for
Bangor, &c arriving same evening
Z M - M aho o
Stages leave Augusta for Belfast at4
, Stages leave Skowhegan at 6 10 +. NJ for Arson
So on, &c. - nn'on'
:, through Tickets for all the stations on this and
Ine Androscoggin Railroad, can be procured i'm
boston al the Eastern or Boston and Maine stations
April Is, 1884 $500
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-14

A little boot black, who plies his trade in
New Bedford, and has sharp eye to the con-
dition of the boots of pedestrians, spying a
man near Liberty Hall, whose leather looked
muddy, proposed to give it a polish. "No,'
gruffly answered the owner Of the boots, |"
Hold your foot up" said young Day & Mar
tin, "and I'll polish 1t for nothing" The man
complied, and the fellow vigorously piled his
brush, till one boot shone like "a steel mirror,
when he put up his tools and moved of. "Hal-
To-" cried the customer, "black the other boot"
For five cents" said the boy; and five cents
was paid.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-14
MEDICAL.
CHEROKEE INJECTION.

CHEROKEE INJECTION.
coMPouspED FROM ROOTS, BARKs AND LxAvxs
CHEROKEE REMEDY, the great indian Diu.
etc, cures all dieases of the Urinary gans such
as incontinence of the Urine, inflammation of the
Kidneys, Stone in the Bladder. Structure Gravel.
oieet' Gonorrhea, and is especially recommended in
tnose cases OF Fior Aibus, tor Whites in Females,
"here all the old nauseous medicines have failed
It's prepared In highly concentrated form. the
dose only being from one to two teaspoonfus three
times per day.
its diurstic and Alternative In its action purifying
ana cleansing the blood causing it to flow in all its
original purity and vigor; thus removing from the
system all pernicious causes which have induced dis
ease.
eHEhohER IFJECTION 10 intended as Ar alIv
or assistant to the CHEROKEE REMEDY. an
snoud Dc used in conjunction with that medicine In
All casesof Gonorrhea, elect, Esor Albus or Whit,
aus ehects are healing, soothing and dernulcent: re-
moving all scaiding, heat choadee and pain instead
OF the burning and almost unendurable pain that ia
experienced with nearly all the cheap guack injec-
lions.
BY the use Of the CHEROKEE REMEDY and
CHEROKEE LSJRCTION-the two medicines a,
the same time-ail improper discharges are removed
ana the weakened organs are speedily restored to
full vigor and strength.
For fuli particulars get our pamphlet frsm any
drug store in the country, write us and we will
mail free to any address. full treatise.
Price, CHEROKEE REMEDY, 81 Der bottle. or
three bottles for s5.
Price. CHEROKEE INJECTION, o. per DO 9
or three bottles for s5.
Sent by Express to any address, ON reeeip, Of IN,
price,
Sold by all druggists, every here.
DR.. w. R. MERwIN Co.,
SOLE PRoPRIEroRs.
No. 80 Liberty ST., New York.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-14

1t is said that convict was lately tracked
into the service OF young married couple.
where he was officiating as a very pretty
ladys maid, and had been doing all the duties
OF her role for three months. The horror of
the young married lady, and still more of the
husband, may be imagined when the police
said, THAT young woman is the man we
want" ~
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-14

This popular Hoteihas recently been pur.
chased by Mr.. Miller lof the Albion) and has
been thoroughly refttcd. renovated and re.
E made. 1t Is located on the Saccarappa road.
about four miles from Portland, afordn beautiful
drive over gosd road, and just about far enough
for pleasure.
II has tine large Dancing Hall and good Bowling
Alleys. In close proximity to the house IL warm
and roomy stable, containing twenty nice stalls
hitchina horses.
The choicest snppers will be got up for sIeighins
ana dancing parties, who viii find II greatly to their
pleasure and advantage to resort the White House
NO EFFORT will be spared for the entertainment Of
kueeu' declo-dtf
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-14
STEAMBOATS,.
Montreal Ocean Steamship Co

One OF the following frst-c!ass
13 steamers of this Line viz :-I,eruv ian,
utr Hibernia, North American Jura Bel
gian. Nova Seotian, Mora ,ian Da.
mascns, viii sail from Quebec, AVERY SATURDAY
MORNING. for Liverpool via Londonderry
The NOVA ScorlAS, to sail from Quebec Sa,ur.
day morning, June IL.
Also the steamers ST. DAVID. ST. GEORGE. ST..
ANDREW. ST. PATRIck. tri monthly from Quebec
for glasgow. Prepaid and return tickets issued at
reduced rates For passage apply to II. Il A. ALL
AN, Montreal, or to j. l.. FARMER
may]6dtf No. 10 Exchange street Portlsnd.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-14
MEDICAL.
DIR. J. b. HUGHES
CAN BE FOUND AT HIS
PRIVATE MEDICAL ROOMS
No. S Temple Street.

w hEkE he can be consulted PRIV stcly, and with
w the utmost confidence by the afflicted. At an
hours daily, from A. NJ. to s'P M.
Br. Ii. addresses those who are an . an.
amlcuon OF private disease, whether arising from
impure connection or the terrible vice of seifabuse.
the medical profession he feels warrupted In fnAe
AsrEKIse CURE III ALL CAs1ss, whether ofion'
standing or recently contracted. entirely remoyin
the drsgs of disease from the system and malins
perfect and PERMANENT CURE.
He would call the attention of the afflicted 10 n
iact OF his long standing and well earned reputation
oess.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-14

A N Ice Caest OF superior style, having all the
IA latest improvements. and finished with various
appartments-weli calculated for large family
having been In use for short time. will be sold at
q bargain.
A note addressed 70 Ios Press once, viii receive
attention. jans2df
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-14
THE DAILY PRESS

Printing Once has one Of Roper Improved CaIo,ic
Engines for motive power and is furnished with
improved and costly Presses-Cylinder and Platen-
from the most celebrated makers. We have in con.
slant usc one OF HOES LARGE CYLINDER
PRESSES. capable of throwing OF $500 Sheets
an hour; ono of Adams Po1er Presses-fhe best
book press in the world; Adams and Poiters Fast
Machine JOB Presses; Ruggles superior Card Pres;
Adams and Union large Hand Presses, Standing
Presses. and all the machinery necessary for well
appoi nted ONCE. st
The Daily Press Job Office Is believed to be ss well
furnished any similar Establishment in the State
Those sending order from the country may rely on
receiving prompt attention.
We execute all orders in the shortest possible time
and In the nsatest and best manner. sa.
We win do all kinds Of printing as well and As
promptly. and Is cheap as any other establishment
In the City, County or State.
All orders for JOB Printing must be directed 10
the Daily Pres JOB Office. No. s2i Exchange street.
Portland. Me-
The Job Office Is under the personal supervision
of the senior proprietor, who is the CITY PRINT
ER, and is himself an experienced practical WORT
man, and employs only wcll-skilled mechanics In
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-14
NOTICE,

OUR patriotic women reminded, that while
" such urgent calls for the relief Of our soldiers
continue, garments to be made for them. will be
given out every afternoon from 2to o'clock at the
Rooms Of the Ladies Sanitary Committee, New City
Building. Per Order
June / ls64.-d2w
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-14
HOW MAgI THOUSANDS CAN TESTIFY To
THIS By UNHAPPY RxPKRIREcx.

Young Men troubled with emissions In sleep. n
complaint generally the result Of q bad habit An
youth, treated scientifically, and perfect cure ar
ranted or charge made.
Hardly day passes but we consulted BY ope
or more young men with the above disease some a
whom are ~ weak and emaciafed as though thew
had the consumption. and by their friends supposed
70 nave ~ All such ases yield TO the proper and
are made to rejoice in perfect health.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-14
4 RsNARKABLE CURE OLA CASE or DRo
81 CURED By MRS M4NcgHsrRp

81 CURED BIZ MRS. MANCHESTER
This 10 TO certify that have been cured Of thu
Dropsy Of fifteen years standing by Mrs. MancAss.
t~. have been to physicians in Boston, New York
and Philadelphia. They all told me that then could
do nothing for me- unless they tapped me, and A.
sured me that By tapping l could live but short
time had made up my mind to 70 home and live
aiong - 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 m,
70 80 and zee Mrs. Manchester. She examined ma
and told me my case exactly.
WAS 90 much astonished 70 think that she told nm,
correctly, that told her that would take her modl
oines. not having the least faith that they would
any good that should get the sg htest relief
from any course whatever; finally took the medi-
cine and went home. In one week from the time 4
commenced taking the medicine, 1 had ever three
gallons Of water pass In seven hours; ana my fe
low suaerers may DO assured that 1t WAS great relief
to mo. had not been able 20 lie down In bed AZ
night before this for two years Now can lie do,
with perfect case have taken her medicine
eight months, and am rs well as any man could
to be, and no signs of dropsy. l would advia.
that are sick to go and consult Mrs MancAet
even II they have been given up BY other 4!
dcians. have sent her number Of cases of OF,
diasAses, and she has cured them also. Go and
for yourselves. had no faith, bat now my fal.L
cannot be shakod In her SKIN iu telling and oorins
disease. CHARLHss. HARMON.
SARAH 4. HARMON,
MARY A. HARMON
6sssor, Aasns. Aprl ID.
0YrioK hoURa-From A Mau6PM
sael7 In kontsi eddy
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-14
Elixir!
Elixir
DIR. WRIGHT'S
REJUvENATING ELIXIR
OR, ESSENCE OF LIFE.
Elixir


PREPARED PROM PURE VEGETABLE Ezra ora
CONTAINING NOTHING INJURIOUS TO TIE
MOST DELICATE.
I'VE Rejuvenating Elixir 10 the result of modern
discoveries in the vegetable kingdom, being an
entirely new and abstract method Of cure irrespec-
i've OF all the old and worn-out systems
This medicine has been tested by tho most emf.
nehtmedcal men Of the day, and by them pronounce
ed TO be one Of the greatest medical discoveries Of
the age.
one bottle will cure General Debility
lew doses cure Mysteries in females
One bottle cures Paipitation Of the Heart.
lew doses restore the organs OF generation. pxF
From one to three bottles restores the maulipss
and full vigor Of youth.
few doses restore the appetite
Three bottles cure the worst case Of Impotency.
A few doses cure the low-spirited.
One bottle restores mental power
few doses bring the rose to the cheek.
This medicine restores to manly visor and robu
health the poor, debilitated, worn-down. and de
spairing deyotes Of sensual pleasure.
The listless. snervated youth. the overtasked men
OF business. the victim of nervous depre salon. the
Individual suffering from general debility, or from
weakness Of a siaSe organ. will all ind immediate
and permanent relief by ths Of this Elixir or L.
senee Of Life
Price q per bottle. or three bottles for s5, and
forwarded BY Express. on receipt Of money. to any
address.
Sold BY all Druggists everywhere.
DIR. w. r. MERwIN q Co..
SOLE PRoPRIEroRs.
No. 50 Lbertyst.. New York.