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The Portland daily press., 1864-02-08
MIDDLE AGED MEN.

There are many men at the age of 40 or 80 who are
troubled with too frequent excavations from the
bladder, often accompanied by slight smarting or
burning sensation. and weakening the system In Q
ming urinary deposits ropy sediment will often be
found. and sometimes small particles of semen or
milkish hue, again changing to dark and turbid
appearance. There many men who die of this
difficulty, ignorant of the cause, which is the
SECOND STAGE or SEMINAL WEAKNESS
can warrant perfect cure In such cases. and
full and healthy restoration of the urinary organs
Persons who cannot personally consult the Dr.,
can 90 so by writing in plain manner description
be forwarded Immediately.
All correspondence strictly confidential and will
be returned II desired.
Address, DR. J. b. HUGHFS
No. Temple ST., (corner Of Middlel Portland.
-Send Stamp for circular
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-08
HAVE CONFIDENCE.

All who have committed an excess of any kind =.
whether 1t be the solitary vice of youth or the sting.
ing rebuke of misplaced confidence in maturer cars,
SEEK FOR AN Ay7IDOTE IN SEASON.
The Pains and Aches, and Lassitude and Neryous
Prostitution that may follow Impure Cotton are
the Barometer to the whole system
Do not wait for the consummation that is sure to fol-
low. do not wait for Unsightly Ulcers, for
Disabled Limbs, for Loss Of Beauty
and Complexion
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-08
Health, Strength and Happiness
RESTORED IN FOURTEEN DAYS
Dr.. Dumas Concentrated Elixir of Life,

A IIkR nun crous applications to DR.. Dumas, OF
Boston. for the sale Of his highly sought CUNCEN.
TkATED ELIXIR OF LIFE. This great remedy
mas been known and appreciated BY the faculty Of
medicine throughout France; also. by the Medical
Lancet to be the greatest discovery ever made Tor
the restoration Of mankind This CONCENTRATE
I'D ELIXIR OF LIFE restores In FoURrkEN DAYS
the lost powers of manhood, whether arising from
contracted habits. effects Of climate, or natural
causes The time required to effect certain cure Of
tne most inyeterafc case e fourteen days; and II
used according to printed directions success Is Ger
tain and failure impossible. This remedy can be
taken BY both sexes. and will be found most infAl
BILE.
Dr. Dumb C0NCENTRATEDE ELIXIR OF LIFE
10 sold IN bottles with full instructions, at So or
four times the quantity In one for e7s and viii be
sont to any part Of the United Sfates carefully and
securely packed, receipt of remittance 10 his
sole agent. LOUIS ANDRE
No: Lindali St., two doom from Congress ST.. }
Janlo dim Boston, Mass.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-08
HOW MANI THO UsANDS CAN TESTIFY TO
THIS BY UNHAPPY EXPERIRNCR.

Young Men troubled with emissiors in Sleep .
complaint generally the result of bad habit In
youth, treated scientifically, and perfect cure war
ranted or charge made.
Hardly day passes but we are consulted BY one
or more young men with the above disease some OF
whom are weak and emaciated as though they
had the consumption. and by their friends supposed
to have 1t. All such cases yield TO the proper and
only correct of treatment and in short time
are made to rejoice in perfect health.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-08
Mason & Hamlin's
ABIN EFT OR ANS,

1vHE subscriber. being impressed with the great
- excellence Of these Instruments and their sdsp.
tation either for small churches vcssrvs or parors
vicinity. 80
The manufacturers have the tcriften testimony Of
over hundred Of the best 0rganists and Muscisns,
both foreign and native to the eject that they are
superior TO any Instruments Of the kind that they
nave ever seen. Among the testino nials OF such as
Lnsoerg, Morgan and Zundel. is the following from
"MxssRs. MASON HAxLrx:-I congratulate
you on the introduction of new Musical Instru-
ment, long wanted. and sure to find its way into
every household Of taste and refinement that can
possibly AFFORD its moderate expense. Your Cabinet
organ Is truly charming instrument. worthy Of
the high praise Il has received and far superior 10
everything Of its class have seen take pleasure
In commsnding II most heartily rs everywhere wor-
thy place beside the Piano Forte to which il Il
hne complement from its capacity for rendering
much delightful music. sacred. secular, classic and
popular, to which the Piano 10 not adapted"
G0rTSCHALK.
New York. nd Sept. 1858.
These Instruments may Be found at the Music
Rooms of the subscriber where they viii be cold at
the manufActuren' prices.
H. 3. EDWARDS,
No. SAe In oesvsSt's Bleek. Cengress %
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-08
Made from the pure Bo,scns Of Yermons.
N. Il. DOWNS Vegetable Balsamic Elixir.

YvhIShonest, standard old CousH RxxxpY, made
In Vermont, has been used with entire success for
tnirty-three Year,: II b warranted Is usual for
Coughs, cotds, Whocpjng Cough. Crop, Asthma,
and az disedses Of the Throat, CAesf axd Lsngs.
and Al 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 Dillingh ham, Lieut. Gov Of
vermont; Hon. Bates Turner late Judge of the SUI
Rreme Court Of Vermont; DR.. J. b. woodward,
Brigade Surgeon U. 8. Army.
JOHN y. HENRY B CO., Proprietors
6uccessors to N. II. Downs,
WATERBURY, VT.
U-Price rs cents, 30 GENTS and 81 per bottle.
II. H. Hay and j. W. Perkins 3 Co.. Portland
Me- wholesale agents for Maine. novi9 d&w2Dvs
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-08
'xE OF TIE GREATEST CURES .. RECORD.

~. AAHoHDrxH-DeoS Aadam:-T Thinking
ssatement OF my case may be Of service to others
"m,ariy amieted' hasten to give 1t to you.
This Is briefly my easel WAS taken sick about "a
months age with the Liver Complaint in a verv b.a
form. applied to four ddsrsnt physicisns INIT "a.
eeived no benefit until called on you. Al that tims
had given up business. and was in very bad state
but after taking your medicine for short time bs.
gan 70 recover, and In two months was eutirelv
well. and had gained several pounds OF fesh. ana
can truly ssy thas By your skin an perfectly heal
Vnan' JossrH DAVIS.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-08

SS"cD - <xAo. AAACdES1KK.
This is to certify that have been cured of ,bs
Dropsy OF hfseen years standing by Mrs. MamcAes.
ter. have been to physicians in Boston, New YORK
and Philadelphia. They all told me that they could
Do nothing for me, unIsss they tapped me-, and a..
ssred ne that By tapping could live but short
tine. had made up my mind to 70 home azd live
asiong - could with tho disease and then die. On
ny way home stayed over night in Portland with
shiend Of mine, and told them what ny mind wac
regard to my disease. They Anally persuaded ne
70 80 and sec Mrs. Manchester. She examined Ne
and told me my case exactly.
vAs 20 nueh sstonished 10 think that she told n
eoFrscty that teld hsr that vould take her usd,.
sinss. not having the least nth that they would
ne any good, or that should get the slightest rsst
non any course whatsoever; finally took the nedi.
cine and went home. In one week from the tine I
sonmeneed taking the medicine, had ever three
gsiiens OF water pee IN seven hours; and nv l-
low suHsrer nay Be- assured that II wss great rsisf
70 me. had mot been able to lie down in bed At
night before this for two years. Now can lie down
with perfect sass. have taken her medicine for
eight months, and an - veil - any man could wish
t. b. and NO signs Of dropsy. would advise ali
that ars sick to 20 and consult Mrs.. MascAesfev.
even II they have been given up By other ply.
sleians. have sent her number Of Gases Of other
diseases, and she ha Cured tAsn also. Go and -
for yourselves. had no fhith, but now NJ fsith
cannot b shsksd IN Asr skill In slIing and curing
aaseess' cHARIBs 3. HARnoB,
eARAH Z. HARuor,
IA Macy 4. UA1uou.
1sa6ss, Asiss, Apris II
0vyzos Houns-Fron 4. 4. uugP.u
aaRI7 tneoatAl -
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-08
DIR. JOHN c. MOTT.
Physician e Surgeon

90 COURT STREET, corner of Howard, Boston
on Is consulted daily from 10 until e. and from
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 ali
the most difficult cases. Medicines entirely vegeta-
ole. ADVICE FREE.
Mrs. NJ, who Is thoroughly yersed in the affective
maiadiee of the sex, can be consulted by ladies.
Patients furnished with board and experienced
nurses.
Boston, April Is. 1868. cody
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-08

"HKLMBoLD's EXTRACT BUcHU."-Tonic Diu.
retic. Blood-Purifying and Invigorating Enfeebled
and delicate persons Of both sexes use 4.
Sold by W.T.. PHILLIPS Drussist.
JAMS eodkwl
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-08
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE.
New York
Life Insurance Company
ESTABLISHED ls4s.
Net Assets over So, 900, ! 00, securely invested.
Hos. NORRIS FRANKLIN, President.
PLINYFREEMAN, Actuary.

tubs Company Offers advantages NOT exceiied an
u In some respects not eqnaiied, By any other II
has already paid to widows and orphans Of the A.
sured, nearly two millions dollars. Its Trustees
IN New York City are OF the very first and most re-
Its PURELY MUTUAL. the policy holders re.
GSpecal care IA the selection Of lis risks-strict
economy-and . safe and judicious Investment Of
its funds-charscterize Its anagement.
onnsaiiy. Policies issued in III the various forms Of
whole I'VE, short term, sHdormens. annsisv, &c.
Dividends declared Annually,
THE mortality among Its members has been sro.
rance Company In Americas result conseauent on
most careful and judicious selection Of nvss and
one Of great importance to the policy holders.
1t offers to its policy holders the most abundant
security In large accumulated fund, amounting
now TO orer TArse MILLION Dollars. It accommo.
dates the assured in the settlement Of their premi
ums, by receiving note for part Of tho amount
when desired-thus furnishing Insurance for Rearls
double the amount for about the same cash payment
- IL required in an "all cash Company"
Tho new feature in Life Assurance recently intro.
duced BY this Company, Of issuing LIFE
Policies not Subject to Forfeiture /!
10 meeting with universal favor, and obvisfes the
only valid objection which can possibly be brought
against the sy stem of Life Insurance.
The lively prosperity and success Of this Company
shown In the fact that for the last three years Il
has taken the lead of all the Life Companies in this
Country. The Qficial Returns Of the Insurance
Commissioners showing that the amount Of its NEW
BusiNxss for the year 1851 nearly eQuoied the com
4saed eassness OF any other too CoH.posiss In the
United States.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-08
MEDICAL.
MORE TESTIMONIALS!
=
MRS. MANCHESTER

- - ~ ~ ~ Il - ~ Il ~
Ii constantly receiving unsolicited Testimonial. A,
the asfo~ishi~g curss performed by her. Anon,
many recently received are the following which ara
commended TO the notice Of the afnicted. Mr., Man.
chester may be consulted ct
No.ll Clapp's Block, Room No. q.
a CASE or SPINAL DISEASE cURKD
This 10 to certify that went to see Mrs. Manchss.
ter last March with daughter Of mine troubled with
spinal disease, for which she had been doctored for
I'VE years, and BY number Of physicians Of ali
Kinds; and she has had twenty-ons applications Of
e'eetricfty applied, but all to NO effect but she conl
unuany grew worse. came to the conclusion. "a
she last resort, to 80 and see Mrs Manchester and
did co. and to my great surprise che told me the first
causs OF the disease and how sho had been from tina
70 time, which encouraged me to try her medicines.
ididso. and now my daughter is able to be around
the house al Of the time She also rdes ten or sf
teen miles without any trouble or Inconvenience and
think In short time she will be restored to perfect
health Since my daughter has bean doctorinr. I
have heard of great many cases that Mrs. Msnches
ter has cured think II any person deserves pst.
ronage II Is the one who tries to preserve the health
Of the sick and suasrings - know that she use,
every ssSrt which lies In hsr power to benefit her
Psueho. SARAH L. KNIeHrs
9DoRoE KuIenrn
AIRY =. KueHrs,
1ssssscjck, Aatss, AuSssf "a.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-08
MEDICAL
B. P. n. r.

&. =. II. Fl.
Berry's Astrological
HAIR RENOVATOR
rs standard preparation that has been thoroughly
tested; its composition is in strict accordance
with hygienic rules and scientific principes-s not
the ephemeral production of day, but the result of
long and patient study. experiment and research,
BEING A TRUE
Renovation and RestOrer of Hair
In pathological or diseased state to
L H L NATUR RAJ COLOR
and condition OF health, by working upon the roots
and papiilaceous tecretions, supplying the hair
with that nutritious element in which the blood is
deficient, ana removing the accumulated excess of
dandruf and humor, makiog most Delightful
Dressing, well and agreeabiy perfumed thus afford
ing desirable article of intrinsic value for the Toll
1t VIII in ALL CASES with the exception of rery
aged people, where the roots, germs and sheaths
have all CORE away, or, by reason of age, become
disorganizedl promote
New and Healthy Growth /!
Restore the grey to its natural color stop and pre-
rent the hair falling ofcausing it to become moist,
1t will gradually darken light and haxen hsir
without dyeing II or staining the skiE-bepr free
from silver and other injurious chemicals, and truly
beneficial to the hair in all its phases.
TRY 1T. and be assured of its superiority ever all
other preparations.
PREPARED ONLY BIZ
HENRY A. BERRY, Chemist,
229 Ia Congress Street, Portland, Ne.
n, 81. HAY, junction Free and Middle streets,
General Agent for Maine. Price 81 per bottle.
eS-Sold by Druggists everywhere.
Berrys Preservative and Dressing
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-08
A CARD.
DIR. S. c. FERNALD,
DENTIST.
No. 176 Middl Street..
1sSsnnnoD ......"...Ds. BAoou sad BszsLiu.
Portland. Hay =, 1853. n


DR.. j. II. HEALD
HAvING disposed Of his entire Interest IN his
n Once to Dr. 8. q FERNALD, would checrfuy
lte. Or. FnRrALD, nom long experience il prepar.
% 70 insert Artificial Teeth the vuIcanfe Rae
az AZ other nethods Known 10 the profession.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-08
y Appdcaflons foFWaruodand OPEN POLICIES
procured by
JOHN w. MUNGER,
No. l66 Fore St., head of Long Wharf,
PORTLAND. ME.
jan29 lined llmeoi& w6u5
NEW YORK, JANUARY 18TH. Ist4.

A good canyasser wanted in every town
10 introduce the universal clothes wringer, W hch
Il sells rapidly whenever offered; every family
will have ltisthe only wringer with the patent
cogwheel regnlstor, which positively prevents the
rolls from breaking tn sting on the shaft Liberal
Inducements offered and exclusive sale given
GEO. II. HOOD, Agent,
janl2 dim AZ Water St., Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-08
IN s q r A N CE.
STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION
-oY The
Home Insurance Company,
OF NEW YORK.

the Statute of that State.
NAME AND LOCATION
The name of this Company is The HoxE Issu.
RANCE COMPANY, incorporated in 1853, and located
In the city OF New York.
The Capital Of said Company actually
~ paid up in cash .l is $1,000. 600 90
1868. l.lo4,7o7 IS
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FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.

General Burnside Relieved - Reported
Moveme nts of thu Enemy-Heavy Firing
On james River-Rebel Attack on q
Working Party.
Correspondence Of the Associated Press
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THR POTOMAC,
August III A. M.-9eneral Burnside was
relieved yesterday, and left his command last
evening: his division officers and a number Of
friends being present to bid him farewell.
General Wilcox is temporarily in command
OF the 9th corps.
1t was reported last week that the enemy
were moving toward our left with the inten.
ton of making a flank attack early this morn.
ing; but as there has been no demonstration
mp to this hour, the report is believed to be
unfounded. Ample preparation is, however,
made to meet them, should they attempt such
movement.
Everything at headquarters is perfectly
quiet.
Considerable firing has been kept up all
night between the pickets on the centre and
right.
Yesterday morning about daylight heavy
hiring " as heard IN the direction of James river,
which lasted for about two hours.
1t is reported to have been an attack by some
rebel rams on working party of Zen. Butler,
who are cutting canal across a small PENN.
sula i the James river.
A dozen deserters came in yesterday, two of
whom were cayalrymen, with all their ac-
coutrements.
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LOCAL NEWS.

. A .sSuNpAY ExcUR sIoN"-Where are zoe Drift.
ing THE SundayLof the Washington or 1851
was a vastly difefent affair from the Sunday
of the Washington 81 1864. Recalling the solemn,
peaceful quietude OF the day then, when the
cnly sounds that vexed the air were the church
bells and the footballs Of the church. goers, and
contrasting 1t with Washingtons carnival
Sabbath of 1861, the question arises, where are
we drifting, and is our sprogress" in the right
sdirectionR 7sIztesU u az .y.ssas e1s...I
q We have now Sunday papers, Sunday street
cars, Sunday dress parades, Sunday gardens,
Sunday displays Of cyprian equestrianism and
barouche exercises, Sunday suburban tsfree
and easys;" and latest and fastest OF the fast
and furions amusements Of our modern Sunday
carnival we have the Sunday down-river
Excursion, where the gay and festive-those
sufficiently sober to stand upon their feet-can
trip it ON the light fantastic toe 20 The 9auSic of
the Aa'Sneg Bands s az 49,, 49, ~
street cars that "a are needed to afford meaes
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War Department, Adjutant Generals Office,
Kn sAinnfo,1. d q Aunuxf fQHi


Washington, d. c., AugRst 8, 1864. (
The following officers, having been Reported
at the headquarters of the army forthe offence
hereinafter specified, are hereby notified that
they will stand dismissed the service OF
the United States, unless, within fifteen days
from this date, they appear before the Military
Commission, in session in this city, of which
Brig Gen. John q. Caldwell, United States
volunteers, is president, and make satisfactory
defence to the charges against them:
y II Absence seitbout leape.
First Lieutenant Herman Steinieker, S0th IL.
linois volunteers. ,4.-...
Second Lieutenant q. A. Rogers, 5th Massa-
ehusetts cavalry. ~ssSt -
First Lieutenant James W. Crawford, I'd
battalion Veteran Reserve Corps. -
Captain Edward Winnie, nth New York VOL
unteers. ID 81 .5 -
First Lieutenant Hubert Ambruster Sd New
Jersey cavalry. S..
First Lieutenant Patrick S. Early, 18th Penn.
sylvania cavalry.
absence from hospital at Annapolis, Nd, aoithout
proper authority and conduct u,1becoming an
officer and gentleman.
First Lieutenant Thomas p. Norman, Goth
Pennsylvania volunteers. ~.
Captain George b. Chalmer, 63d Pennsylva-
MIA volunteers.
First Lieutenant Thomas A. McLaughlin,
102d Pennsylvania volunteers.
First Lieutenant William A. Kennedy, 1st
Pennsylvania cavalry.
First Lieutenant James O'Connell, roth
New York volunteers.
E. u. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adiutant General.
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IMPORTANT FROM THE FRONT.
Fighting on James River

=
The mail steamer Dictator, Capt. Blake
man. which arrived from City Point yesterday.
reported that on Saturday morning before she
left heavy firing was heard from up the river,
and twas supposed that our gunboats were
engaging rebel battery at Dutch Gap.
The Charlotte Vanderbilt, Capt. Carlmody,
which arrived this morning with the mails,
reports that on Saturday afternoon body of
our troops embarked on transports at City
Point, and moved up the river during the
night and it was reported that under cover Of
the fire of the gunboats, had effected a landing
near Dutch Gap.
The object of this movement is stated to be
the dislodgment of q considerable force OF the
enemy, who had intrenched themselves on the
river, and possibly also as reconnaissance, to
ascertain what troops Lee has before Rich
mond, and if he is sending any considerable
reinforcements to Early. Heavy firing was
going on when the Vanderbilt left, both can
nonading and musketry.
General Burnside and staff came down on
the Vanderbilt and landed at Fortress Mo roe,
from whence he was to take passage to Rhode
Island, where he goes, it is stated, on a leave
OF absence.
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FIEATCIAL-The New York Commercial Ad-
rertiSer of Saturday evening says:
The stock market continues dull. The spec
ulatiye spirit is full, and the desire to realise
predominates. The movement is very much
confined to outside operators, the brokers ap-
pearing indisposed to enter upon combinations
until the watering places have ceased to mo-
nopolise the attention Of operators.
Governments were irregular, but on the
whole strong. Five-twenties are less in de-
mand, and will, apparently, have to wait I'M
til the other gold bearing bonds are equaliZed
with them in value.
Money remains easy. There is ample supply
at per cent, but no disposition to press 1t at
lower rates. The supply is largely in excess
of the wants OF the stock market and discounts,
and it is thought singular that there should be
no yielding in the rates. The anomaly is to
large extent explained by the large purchase
of Certificates of Indebtedness, which many
capitalists prefer, so long as they can be
bought below 95, to a call loan. There are now
SlS0,000,000 OF the certificates afloat, and 1t is
easily seen how, with an interest of 11aI2 per
cent they should take up a large amount Of
money that would otherwise seek employment
in the ordinary channel.
Gold opened dull, hut slightly improved du-
ring the morning. The export for the past
week has been nominal, with the present low
rates of exchange, is likely to remain so for
some time
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THE CASE OF MRS. HOWARD.

Mrs. VIM. Reyes Howard, arrested some
months since for q violation of the laws and
customs of war, and sentenced by court.mar-
tial to hard labor for the remainder of the war
for the benefit of Union soldiers, has had her
sentence commuted to transportation beyond
the Federal lines, and will be sent, under a
suitab escort, to Fortress Monroe.
Mrs. Howard, il will be remembered, was
arrested in March Of last year, while endeav-
oring to run the bloc kade from the lines of the
Confederate TO the lines of the Union forces.
After her arrest she was released ON a parole
of honor, and was to report to COL Fish, Pro-
vost Marshal of the State of Maryland, in the
city of Baltimore. Instead or doing so, how
ever, she remained seereted in Baltimore under
an assumed name, until an opportunity pre-
scented for her departure for st. Louis, which
she availed herself OF. She is also charged
with sending letters from within our lines to
within the lines or the enemy.