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The Portland daily press., 1864-09-14
Life Insurance Card.
The undersigned. having been led into more thor
ough invesugati0n Of the
Mutual Benefit Life Assurance System,

Life Insurance Card.
The undersigned. having been led into more thor
ough investigation Of the
Mutual Benefit Life Assurance System,
by the aid of later reports and official documsnts Of
the highest character, from toners appoint.
ed and paid by the States of New York and Massa
chusetfs-parties wholly disinterested-h at length
consented to take the General Agency and superin-
tendance of that Institution for the state OF Maine
with q bureau for portland at
No. xrcAasge Street,
on the same foor sn6 IN the same building so long
occupied BY Mr.. John Meal. their representative
BY secepting this Agency. the undersigned is
Obliged to forego that OF the New York Lie Com
pany, for which he has operated with good degree
ton is. that he cannot serve two masters;-tha
where systems and results differ in hat so deeply
concerns the people Of Maine. he can oaly recon-
mend what be believes to be the best and his rea-
sons, he thinks, ior choosing to make this change.
will be found both Satisfactory and conclusive With
his friends, with parties incurred by him. and with all
ehoo.e to rsn their eye over the following items
carefully complied froM ths ptest Official reports Of
the Insurance Csmmissiopers.
Gross Total Amt Amt assets over
assets Insured all liabilities
sasafast SD rs sss IS g iss siS ss
ini Sss , sssS dsss is i;ss E1P ssss
Nut s' f riss s i:sssis s s ssi sssS
The same Report gives the Ratio Of Expenses to
Receipts in the New FORK Lie at 80 per cent great
or than IN the Mutual Benefit
The rsoi differences Of cost to thu assured ID shown
In the annual dividends or returned premiums which
are here given tor the last aye yesss.
ise0 1851 ls62 1861 1854
Nut Bent IS pr ct 45 ct 50 pr ct 30 pr ct 30 ct
n Y. Life 30 pr Ct % pr % pr ct 90 pr OF s5 pr ct
Another essential item 10 be considered in this
connection u the fact that the Mutual Benefit al
ways pays its d.yiasns in just four years from the
date Of The pay neit upon wairs il is declared. while
the n, r. Life averages six and . lAE yerrs-tbis
difference Of lime in favor Of the Mutual Behehi will
bring 1fy per seEt djyidend at simple interest up
to ty seven and half n the tine when 1t will be
due from the other Company. Thss IL y seen that
the actual difference in dividends 10 - 81 IL to s.
in other words that It costs annually e1 - less
every eio0 premium paid tie insure in tho Mutual
Seneat than IN the New York. The same Is true. in
fact, In comparing ihr Mutua Benefit with most 9TH
or companies.
Thee facts given because the ssyy ofthem
were the sole eayse OF the change In my relations TO
the two companies.
WARREN SPARROW, State Agent
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co.
Portland, Sept. 1854
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Manufacturers ana Tr.a.rsRa.


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portland Maine Any one having any Information
10 regard TO her viii confr very great favor by s-
ofessing Mt. Alfred W. Bullock No e Fay cite St
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A New Perfume for the Handker-
chief.

most Exquisite, Delicate and Fragrant Perfume,
distilled from the Rare and Beautiful Flower from
IL takes lite name.
Manufactured only BY PHALONt SON, N Y.
~ BsUGrs Of Coaaterfsits. Ask for Phaions-
Take no Otter. soid by Druggists generally.
june24' 64dSm
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A true copy, attest,
s7wsw- EUGENE HUMPHREY, Resi.tsr

Att Court Of Probate held at Portland, within and
Tor the County ofCumberlAnd. on the first Tues
hundred and sixty -four
SCsaN ". FOX. administrstrix Of the estate OF
~ Daniel FOX. late OF Portland. In said county de-
ceased. having presented her arst and nai seeount
Of administration Of said estate for probate:
~ scds Ordered, That the said Administrative give
notice 20 All persons interested. By causing notice 20
be published three weeks successfully In the ans
State Press printed At Portland that they may APP
pear At Probate Court TO DO held said Portland
on the first Tuesday Of October next at ten Of the
clock 10 the forenoon. and show cause II any they
have, why the same should rot BE- ailowea
A true copy, Attest;
81 w3w. EUGENE HUMPHREY. Register.
The Portland daily press., 1864-09-14
FOR PRESIDENCY,
ABRAHAM LINCOLN,
or ILLINOIS.
FOR vIcn-PREsIDENT,
ANDREW JOHNSON,
For Electors.
or TENNESSEE

For Electors.
JOHN b. BROWN, of Portland.
ABNER STETSON, of Damariscotta.
Isf Dist.-RICHARD N. CHAPMAN Of Biddeford.
I'd Dfsf-TuOMASA.D FESSENDEN of Auburn.
ri Dist--GOING HATHORN OF Pittsheld.
stA Iisf.-BENJ. p. GILMAN, Of Orono.
tfh Disf.-J0HNN. SWAZEY of Buoksport.
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s iva s:p'' -ESG'ESEHumPHREr. Register.

AT A CounT ~ PRns4fE heli ct Foru,na, v,sn.a
aud for the County or Cumberland. on the nrss
Tuesday Of SEPTEMBER. in tia y1al Of our Tod
eighteen hundred and sixty.foar
LRANClS BLACKSTONE, Administrsfor ofths
L Estate OF rmothy Keith. late Of fownsi. in said
County. deceased. ha-ing presen ed his second a..
count Of administrstion Of said estatefor probate
10 tcas Ordered, The ssli Admnstrasor rtye ..
published three weeks successvey IN the Maine Stsfs
Press. printed al Portland that they may appear ~
Probate Court 10 be hold 81 said Portland on II,
nrst Tuesday Of October pext, 81 ten ~ The DISK
in the forenoon. and show cause II any they have
why the same should net be allowed.
JOHN A. WATERMAN, Judge
true copy, attest,
s.wa~s EUGENE HUMPHREY. Rari.tsr
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A True copy, attest.
81 wsw EUGENE HUMPHREY. Register

AT COURT OF PRoEArE held ct Portland within
and for the County Of Cumberland. on the arss
tuesday of Sspnmher. In the year Of our Ford
eighteen hundred and sixty.four
RobEkf e MAXFIkLD. named Executor in
- certain Instrument purporting to be the last
MAJ N said County, widow deceased, having pre-
senfed the same for Probate:
~ cds Ordered. That the said Executor give
noce TO All persons Interested, BY causing notice 70
oe Puolshcd three weeks successfully In tbs Maine
state Press. printed at Portland, that they may APP
pear At Probate Court TO be held a. said Portland
on the first Tuesday Of October next at ten Of
the clock In the and show cause any they
have, why the said Instrument should not be prov
lament OF said deceased
The Portland daily press., 1864-09-14

Brig Paragon tBrl, at Holmes Hole. reports l2th
OF West Chop, was run into by an unknown sch,
which carried away toretopsaii yard some standing
rigging, broke rail- and received other sg bit damage.
The unknown brig before reported ashore on the
beach near the Beacon Light. Cape Hcniopen. with
stem knocked out and full of water Is probably the
Anita Owen, from Glaee Bay CD TOR New York.
Brig Open Sea, from Fortress Monroe ar at Phia-
dephia 18th inst 18th stern quarter and boat stove
from collision with sch ID Simmons.
Steamer Forest City, AT Boston, while going up the
harbor morning OF The 18th came in collision with
ship Fleetfori which was At anchor in the stream,
and carried away the ship's ibboom.
The Portland daily press., 1864-09-14

AT A CouET OF PsoBArE held at Portland, within
and for the County OF Cumberland ON The nrst
Tuesday Of September. In the year or our Lord
eighteen hundred and sixty-four
(tAfHARINE II. COOK, Administratrix of IN,
~ estate II Valentine NJ. Cook, late OF Wiudham
la said county. deceased having presented her sTst
and hnal account OF administration of said estate
for probate.
teas Ordered. rhatth said Administrators give
notceo all persons interested by causing notice 70 BE-
published three weeks excessively IN the Maine stafs
Press printed at Portland that they nav rppear al
Probate Court TO be held At said Portland on the
first Tuesday of October next AZ ten OF the clock In
the same should not be allowed
JOHN A. WATERMAN. Judge.
true copy attest.
The Portland daily press., 1864-09-14

AT a couar OF PRoBAfE held ct Portland within
and for the County Of Cumberland. on the nrst
Tuesday Of September, In the year Of our Lord
eighteen hundred and sixfy-four
DAuL HALL, Administrator de bonis non. ofths
4 estate Of Thomas Havkes, late Of Windham
in said County. deceased having ted IA lst
account o. administration ofsaid estate fer probate
~ scds Ordered, That the said Administrator rive
notice TO all persons interested BY causing notice TO
be published three weeks successfully In the Main
StatePress printed 81 fortHnf that they may appear
al aProbate co4rtto he hefi ct sid On ths
hrst Tuesday OF October next. at ten Of the elosk
in the forenoon, and show cause. IL any they have
why the same should not be allowed
JoHNA. WATERMAN, Judge.
A true copy, attest,
s7wsw. EUGENE HUMPHREY. REGISTER.
The Portland daily press., 1864-09-14
Atruecopy. attest;
37w3w. kUuEyE HUMPHREY Raxt.t.x

AT CouRr OF PROBATE held at Portland within
and Tor the County OF Cumberland on the arst
tuesday OF September, in the year Of our Lord
eighteen hundred and sixty.four.
HAkRIkI N. PAINE. widow ofFraucis Paine
- late OF Gorham, In said county, deceased hav.
ing presented her petition that admnistrafi, \ ON
the estate OF said may be granted 10 Daniel
Davis, Jr., OF said u rhata,
10 icds Ordered, That the said Petitioner give
notice 10 all persons interested by causing notice 10
DC published three weeks successfully In the Maine
State Press, printed at Portland that they nav an.
pear at Probate Court 70 DO held st said Portland.
on the hrst Tuesday Of October next AZ ten OF M
CLOCK IN tne forenoon, and show cause. II any they
A ,rus JOHN A WATERMAN, Judge,
37w3ws EUGFgF HIrMpupry u.-s...
The Portland daily press., 1864-09-14

fNHE subscriber hereby gives puhI,c po,,c. 80 an
= concerned that he has been duly appointed and
tsken upon himselfthe trust of Adminisfrator OF
the estate Of -
MARY COLE,
Lste ON orth srmouthi In the county ofCumberland
by giving eond as thelaw directs; he there
lore requests all parsons VINO are Indebted Id ~.
SAID deceased . estate to make immediate paymons:
and those who have any demands thereon 10 srbIi.
it the same for settlement to
BENJAMIN COLE.
North Yarmouth. Sept. q. 1854. Swsw.
VVHE Subscriber hereby gives public notice to all
Il concerned that he has been duly appointed and
taken upon himsefthe trust Of Administrator Of the
estate of 49,
JAMES o. BROWN
late OF Portland, in the County OF Cumberl.na
deceased, by giving bond - the law directs. X
therefore requests all persons who are Indebted 10
the said deceased's estate to make immediate paw
menti and those who have any demands thsrsas
to exhibit the same for settlement TO
Portland. Sept q. lssa. G.%
The Portland daily press., 1864-09-14
slwaw EUGENE HUMPHREY. n..,.,.,.

All Court of Probate held at Portland, within and
ior the County OF Cumberland, on the hrst Tuss-
hundred and sikty-io1r
A PPHIA PRINCE administrstrix Of the ert.ts
Aot Ihaxter Prince, deceased. who was guardian
OF william Mitchell. minor hid and heir Of ssm.
uei Mitchell. late OF Yarmouth In said county de-
ceased having present Ihs third accom- OF glarci.
anship Of said minor for probate.
10 tds Ordered, That the said Administrative give
notice TO all persons interested BY causing notice to
be published three weeks successfully In the Maine
State Press printed II foItlsnd they may appear
AZ n Probate Court TO be held at said Portland 81
the drs Tuesday Of October next At ten OF the cioc
In the forenoon, and show cause. IL any they have
why the same should not be allowed.
JOHN A. WATERMAN Judre
true cory, attest, -
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-07-20
"a Million of Men Killed to Perpetu.
ate Slavery"


We heard the above remark, a few
days since, by one of she most radical of
abolitionists. Can the individual compre-
hend the true state Of the case, that il is
million Of men that are being sacrificed
to free a few slaves, and that the number
of white men killed--to say nothing Of
the misery endured--wil outuumber the
slaves who are liberatedY This is not,
hor has it been, war to perpetuate slave
ry. 1t was opened by the South TO pro-
tect their rights and themselves from the
enctoachmeuts of the abolition party at
the North, and the question Of. slavery
was only incidental, and would not have
been made bone of Contention,, had il
not been forced upon them by the present
administration; but now il is tho only
question which is recognized by the Lin
coin administration, and we have their
declaration that the war shall continue
until slavery is abolished, no matter what
the sacrifice; and from present appear
ance, it will 50 on until the country be-
cones bankrupt in means and meh to
continue the fighting; or, the people, BY
the exercise of power Inherent in all peo-
pie, set aside the government by revolt
tion.--ydckSon Patriot.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-07-20
Turnips.

We have never paid the attention 10
different varieties of this root which il de-
serves and receives abroad. The reason
may be that in the northerti States where
their culture has been most extended, aud
where we find the most careful culture in
all respects, we can not feed them off up
on the ground, as is the custom 10 Eug-
land, where most varieties are allowed to
occupy the ground until thus consumed.
The varieties most generally cultivated,
aud perhaps the best, all things consider
ed, are the Purple-top Strap-leaf, which
is fiat, and the Cow horn, (Vertus' Long
Whte,) which is long root, standing a
good deal out Of the grouhd; both are ia
vorite varieties, the latter seldom seen in
New York market. The Yellow stone
and Golden-ball are each excellent aud
handsome, and the Swedes (rutabsGas)
are all valuable, even if fsowed rather late,
though, Of course, these ought TO have a
long season. For table use n winter and
spring, yellow or white rutabagas sowed
in July are preferable to those put in in
June, if they grow quickly, for they arc
less rank, and more martowy.
The last week in July is usually the
time chosen for sowing tutnips. Swedish
turnips may be sowed any time after the
middle Of June.) The best rule in regard
TO quantity of seed is to SOW as title as
yoUcan, pound and balf to the acre is
an abundance. Drilled eighteen inches
apart they do better than if sowed broad
cast, though this is the usual method
with common turnips. If the sowing be
delayed until August, even late in the
month, and severe weather holds off un-
til the 25th Of November, Thanksgiy-
ing time" in New England, good return
may be expected. Turnips do their grow
ing and filling out, in cool weather after
frost, and are only injured by such freez-
ing as entirely cuts down their leaves and
freezes the ground hard. The best re-
turns are gained from rutabagas sowed
about the middle of June the drills being
put far enough apart to give the cultiva-
tor room TO go between the rows. Sow
ed late there are fewer weeds, the roots
do not grow SO large nor require so much
room, and so The drills may be much
nearer.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-07-20

WHAT AN INVENTOR DID.-The Brus-
sells carpets of England are woven on
looms invented by an American and bot
of him. Bigelow, an American, went to
England to study carpet-weaving in the
English looms, but English jealousy wo'd
not allow him the opportunity. He took
a piece Of carpetiug and unraveled it
thread by thread, and then combined, cal
culated and invented the machinery on
which the best carpets of Europe and
America hre woven.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-07-20

SoMswHAT OF MIsTAKE.-A gentle
man 10 New-Haven, was recently showing
to some friends package of the new five
twenty Government Bonds; one of which
was for $500. They left soon after, and
presently this bond was discovered to be
missing. The owner immediately notified
the police, and telegraphed to his bank
er TO learn the number stamped on the
bond he had bought Nothing could be
heard about the valuable paper until in
the afternoon one of the friends came in,
aud hearing the genLleman's story of his
loss, inquired, Do you mean them
things you was showing US" "Yes," Il"
was the reply. "Well, guess put Que
in my pocket. l supposed they were u
new kind of handbills, aud / thought !
would take one home aud read it. |
guess it's in one of my overcoat pockets" "
and he Immediately looked and found it,
Another one of the party, Captain Of a
boat, said aflerward that when looking at
the bills, he had intended TO take one and
tack it up in his cabin, but thought he
would have time enough to get one be-
fore he left for home.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-07-20

A ROSE tree, now in Glenclove, Lobg
Island, is described as decorated with
some $500 buds and roses, hanging in
punches of twenty to thirty each. 1t is
one Of the family of Rosa Rubitoi, its
standard or trunk stands six feet in hight,
measuring five inches in diameter; tho
branches form an umbrella-shaped, atchi
aud measure twelve and half feet ~ di-
ameter, OF thirty-six feet around.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-07-20

BETTER PRosPEcTs.--The wheat in
Southern Michigan is now ripe for the
harvest, and we are assured by persons
well informed that the yield Is at least
equal to the average, so much has il inn
proved since the close Of winter Many
a field which was thea thought to be
entirely killed out, has come forward So
as to yield a full crop.--Adrian Witch
tower, July IL.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-07-20

al WONDER where those clouds are 60
ingl' sighed Flora pensively, as she point
ed with her thin, delicate finger, 10 the
heavy funeral masses. that foated lazily
through the sky. Il think they are go
ing 10 thunder !" said her brother
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-07-20

STREET RAILwAY.-The City Railway
Company have filed with the City Clerk,
their acceptance Of the ordnance adopted
by the Council, granting the right of way
through the several streets proposed for
the line of the road. We are assured
that the Company will commence work
as soon rs practicable.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-07-20

MR. CAMP became enthusiastic, and
holding out his brawny hands, cried out
exultingly, "Whht does that look lker
" THAT" ihterposed Mr. Ames, with ape
culiar sniff of bis nose, "That looks rs "
you we're out Of soaps"
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-07-20
For the Grand Haven News.
"AMONG THE MISSING"

still I am gazing
Toward that dim, uncertain shore,
Watching, waiting for his coming,
While my heart says nevermore,
Echo whispers, "Nevermore."
Star Of hopel still, still reeeding!
Oh, hide not thy face forever
Let one beam of thy pure light
Fill my soul with joy one moment,
As watch and wait tonight
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-07-20

J. F. Chubb, Manufactures of and
Dealer in Plows, Culhvators, Threshing Ma
chimes, Reapers, Mowers, Hay Presses and all
kinds Of Farming Tools and Machines. Ag-
rioultural Warehouse, Canal Street, Grand
Rapids, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-07-20
Get a Sewing Machine

Whoever intends TO purchase a good Family
Sewing Machine, of any kind, will do well 70
oall at the News 0Gice We can furnish them
ut all times upon the most advantageous terms.
pRoPRfEroRs or TIVE NEws.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-07-20

VIM. M. Ferry Jr., Manufacturer
ure Engines, Mill Gearing. Iron and Brass
Castings, Ottawa Iron Works, Ferrysburg,
Ottawa Co., Mich. Post 0Glce address, Grand
Haven, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-07-20

NoTwITHsTANDINe all the black and
blue predictions about the wheat crop,
there is to be good yield. Some are
cutting the grain now, and it is full and
clean, and promises to be abundant
enough to stop the mouths Of n grum-
bling world while their mouths are filled.
The corn crop is going ahead with as
tohishiug rapidity. The yield will be
large. The watth sultry weather is just
the thing to make it straighten up aud
grow like boy in his first new boots
Mnnros Monitor.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-07-20

LATEST Partisan gossip says that Eu-
genie is wearing her skirts quite short, so
as TO display her boots and tassels, that
being the latest Partisan fashion.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-07-20
RATES OF ADVERTISING

Twelve lines or less (Minion) make square
Business Cards, not exceeding six lines, sow
Legal advertising illegal rates hity Genus per
folio for the first and twenty-five cents per ioIio
for zach subsequent insertion
Advertisements unaceompanied with written
or verbal directions, will be published until or
dered ont, and charged for. When postpone
tnent is added to an advertisement, the whole
will be charged, the forthe first insertion
Job Printing,
All kinds of Book. Card, Post-Bill, Catalogue
or Fancy Printing done on short notice, and at
reasonable rates. Blanks Of all kinds, printed to
order, with neatness and despatch.
aza5- Patronageis respectfully solcited'
Letters relating to business, to receive atten-
lon- mnst be addressed to the Publishers.
J.&J. W. BARNS, Publishers,
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-07-20
CONCENTRATED POT ASH

A twenty -fve cents per Can, which, with
-EA-a half dozen pounds Of grease, you can
make fifteen gallons of Good Soap Sold at
GRIFFIN'S Drugstore.
pr;l, 25. B3 [2lSH
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-07-20

Ferry & Son, Manufacturers and
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Lumber, Shin
giles, Lath, Pickets, Timber &c. Business Of
hces, Water Street, Grand Haven, Mich, and
236, Adams Street, Chicago, Ill.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-07-20

j. T.. Davis, Merchant Tailor, Dealer
in Gents Furnishing Goods, Broadcloths, Cas-
simeres, Vestings, &c. Shop, Washington St.
I'd door below the Drug Store.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-07-20

George T.. Hubbard, Dealer in
Stoves, Hardware, Guns, Iron, Nails, Spike,
Glass, Circular and Cross-cut Saws, Butchers
Piles; and Manufacturer Of Tin, Copper, and
Sheet-Iron Wares. job work done en- short
notice. Corner of Washington and First sts,
Grand Haven, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-07-20

A TREE HEwN BY BULLErs.--" Most
people," says the Richmond Enquirer,
have doubted the literal accuracy of the
despatch concerning the battle of Spotl-
sylvania, which alleged that trees were
cut down under the concentrated fire of
minnie balls. We douted the literal fact
ourselves, and would doubt it still but for
the indisputable testimony of DR.. Charles
Macgil, an eye witness of the BATTLE
The tree stood in the rear of our breast
works, at point upon which at one time
the most murderous musketry fire that
ever was heard of was directed. The
tree fell inside our works, and injured sew
eral of our men. After the battle, Dr.
Macgill measured the trunk, and found it
twenty-five inches through, and sixty y-one
inches in circumference, actually hacked
through by the awful avalanche of bullets
packing against it, The foliage of the
tree was trimmed away as eflectually as
though an army Of locusts had swarmed
in its branches. A grasshopper could
not have lived through the pelting of that
leaden storm, and but for tho fact that
our troops were protected by broastworks,
they would have been swept away to n
man."