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Methodist General Conrention.

PHILADELPHIA, May 4.
The Methodist General Convention met to-
day. The Rev. DIR. Curry made an address
which was very ieeby applauded. He spoke
in favor of having colored ministers 10 the
conference for colored people. They must not
be brought into close connection with the
white population.
The Rev. DIR. Moody said he thought that
God Almighty was going TO give an exodus
to the whole colored concern to South Ameri-
ca. AMER we get this family difficulty settled
and the funeral is over, We will then push on
to the lsthmus OF South America, clear out
Mexico, and give the people of color pre-
scriptive right TO that territory.
During the speech OF DIR. Moody the great
est excitement prevailed, and when he sat
down the resolution to appoint committee
on the state of the colored members of the
church was carried by acclamation.
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DENVER CITY, May L.
A detachment Of the 1st Colorado cavalry
had fight yesterday with band of Chey-
ennes, numbering 200, on the South Platte.
The Indians were totally routed with loss OF
twenty-five killed and from thirty-fve to forty
wounded. Over 100 horses were captured
One soldier was killed and one wounded.
Gov Evans has requested the department
commander to place camps of soldiers at con-
venient distances along the routes to Colo
rada, and have emigrant and supply trains
escorted to and from the camps.
The latest advices from Fort Whipple, Ari-
zona, speak of much trouble to the miners
from the Apaches, and express the opinion
that the subiugation OF the Indians is neces-
sity TO the peace and prosperity Of the terri
tory.
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PORTLAND AND pICINITT,
United States Circuit Court.
CLIFFORD j.. PRESIDING.

Wednesday. Alexander Moffat and W fe
VS.. City OF Portland. This is an action to re-
cover damages, laid at $4 600, against the city
lor Injuries sustained by Mrs. Moffst January
18th, 1868, by falling on the sidewalk on Will
mot street, near its junction with Congress
street, fall being occasioned by the snow
and ice on the sidewalk. 1t is alleged that
Mrs. NJ. had three ribs broken and that she
was injured in her spine and one of her sho ul-
ders.
The evidence was all put in and the Court
adjourned.
Shepley & Dana. j. II. Drummond.
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Portland Daily Press.
XXYVIII OONGREss--f;rst Session
WASHINGTON, May

WASHINGTON, May 4.
SENATE.
Mr.. Hale. from the Committee on Naval
Affairs, reported bill providing for Board
| OF competent persons to exau.ine the claims
of contractors for side wheel gunborts. known
as double enders. 1t is claimed that the con.
| tracts were made under a lnsapprehension
that the engines were required subsequently,
| to be enlarged and other changes nude
MIR. Lane, of Kansas, introduced bill in
structing the Military Committee to inquire
into the expediency of reporting bill to pay
for property taken during the war; including
slave property.
The resolution of Mr.. Sherman was then
taken up.
Mr.. Davis opposed the resolution al con
siderable length.
The resolution concerning quorum in the
Senate, was passed-yeas 20, nays H.
The report OF the Conference Committee
on the bill establishing a Bureau of Justice,
was not agreed too against 10.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Farnsworth, of ILL.,, offered a resolution
that the Secretary of the Treasury inform
the House whether there is employed in the
1reasuary Department clerk or assistant
register by the name of Garnett, and whether
said Garne,t has not held position in the
rebel army; if he was not a prisoner in the
Old Capitol, and who recommended him to
the position he now holds in the Treasury De-
partment. Laid over.
The House then went into Committee of
the Whole-Mr. Steele, of n. Y, in the Chair
r-on the fertilization bill.
The bill was passed with the following
amendments: $4,000 for repairs at Great
Brewster, ,Lovell's and Deer Islands in Boston
harbor.
Mr. Voorhes, OF Indiana. obtained unani.
nous consent to make statement in regard
to charge brought against two gentlemen of
his State-Judge Eckles and John G.. Davis
by Mr.. Garfield, of Ohio, who had charged
them with giving letters OF recommendation
to Gen. Breckenridge, for the appointment of
a young man. named Rankin, TO position in
the rebel army. He pronounced the letters
forgeries.
Mr.. Garfield replied that Gen. Rosecrans
expressed his full belief in the genuineness of
the letters.
The House resumed the consideration OF
the bill guaranteeing Republican form of
government to rebellions States.
Mr.. Cox, OF Ohio made speech in oppos-
tion to the bill.
EVENING SESSION.
The House took up the bill extending to
soldiers and sailors, without regard to color.
the homestead or rebel conilscation lands.
Messrs. Julian, Of Ind, and Miller, OF N.
L., advocated the passage of the bill, as not
only demanded by justice, but as a lrieans of
Strengthening the Government.
Mr.. johnson, OF Ohio, made speech against
the Republican party, which he charged with
trampng under foot all personal and State
rights, no matter how sacred. That party
welcomed war, havoc apg desolation, il by
these slavery could be abolished.
Mr.. Allison, OF Iowa, argued that those in
arms against the United States are traitors as
well as public enemies, and should as such be
punished under all the rigors of the laws of
war.
The House at 9.40 o'clock adjourned.
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Prom Washington.

WASHINGTON May !.
draft to fill up the deficiencies still exist
ing in the following States has been ordered
Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio, Minnesota,
Kentucky and Maryland.
1t is stated in diplomatic circles that when
the news reached England OF the passage by
the House OF The resolution reported from the
Committee on Foreign Affairs, protesting
against the establishment of monarchial
government in Mexico, United States stocks
fell two or three per cent, while the Confed-
crate loan went up in that proportion
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-05

CITY ATFAIRs.-In our report OF the pro-
ceodings of the Board of Mayor and Alder
men, at their session on Monday evening, the
following order was accidentally omitted:
Ordered, That the Chief Engineer of the
Fire Department be directed to report in de-
tail to the City Council, an account of all the
monies received during the past financial year
for the services of the Fire DepaItmens. or
any portion thereof, Including use of engines
other than at fires, and Of all other receipts
on account of the Fire Department, together
with statement Of his expenditures during
the sane period.
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CARTER ZoUAyE TRouPE.-This is one Of
the most pleasing exhibitions that has visited
our city for the season. There was large
audience last evening and all seemed delight
ed with the performance. The imitation of
birds and animals was perfect. The Zouave
drill was performed in the most accurate man
ner by the Carter Zouave sisters. The music
singing and dancing, were well performed
a.nd the audience expressed their qualification
by demonstrations of applause. The last per-
'ormanee of the Troupe will be given this eve
nj, 4, and we have no doubt the Hall will be
Allied 70 overlooking. Go early and secure a
good S, at
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WASHINGTON. Nav 4

WASHINGTON, May 4.
The subscription to the l0-i0 loan, as re-
ported to the Treasury Department today
amounted to nearly a million and half dollars
Authority to receive subscriptions for the
10-40 bonds was given first on March 23d,
1864. The first subscription was made on the
18th of that month. From March 25th to
May I'd inclusive, thrty-nine days, the sub
seriptions amounted to $40, ,40S $50.
BY way OF contrast, it may be stated that
the authority to receive subscriptions for the
20 bonds was first given April Goth, 1862
The first subscription was made on May 1st
in that year. From May 1st to June Sth in
elusive, thirty-nine days, the subscriptions
amounted only TO s5,626.350.
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THE AFFAIR AT GRAVES HILL - We
hA e received a statement of the facts in re-
latio. to the shooting affair on Mayday at
Grave s. Hill, but find it impossible TO make
ed the gun, though thoughtless and care
less, was simply acting in sport, thinking the
gun was empty; that when he heard the re-
port and found he had severely injured his
school fellow and friend, he was severely af
-fiicted and did everything that was noble and
Yraiseworthy TO secure the comfort of the
sufferer, procuring team with much difficult
ty TO carry him home, &c. We are told, also,
that his explanation is fully satisfactory TO the
Injured boy and his friends.
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The Argy.-M'le Zoe and the Boston Thea
tire Company attracted another full and fash
ionable audience last evening. The play OF
the W lizard Skif wae admirably performed
and el icited great applause. This evening,
by req nest, the French Spy will be repeated.
The I,erformances of this company are to
close tomorrow evening. as they are to ap-
pear in Springfield next week. We repeat
our advice to secure tickets and reserved seats
early to-day.
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Municipal Court.---May 4.

William j. Day, of Westbrook, was brought
up for drunkenness and disturbance. He was
let OFT by paying one cent fine and costs, this
being the first ofiense.
A lad named Charles Kimball was brought
up for playing ball in the street. He pleaded
guilty. Sentence was suspended until Thurs
day, in order that his parents might be inform
ed of the fact.
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MASONIC. The Grand Lodge of Maine
commenced its annual communication at 0
O'Clock Tuesday morning, William p Preble,
Grand Master, presiding The following Off
GERS were elected for the ensuing year:
w. p. Preble, Portland, Grand Master.
L. J. Murray, Portland, Deputy Grand Mas
ter.
Francis E. Talbot, East Machias, Sr. Grand
Warden.
John II. Lynde, Bangor, Junior Grand
Warden.
Moses Dodge, Portland, Grand Treasurer.
Ira Berry, Portland, Grand Secretary.
Freeman Bradford, Portland Abner b
Thompson, Brunswick; Oliver Gerrish, Port
hand, Com. of Finance.
The Grand Commandery opened at seven
o'clock Tuesday evening, Abner b. Thomp-
son, Grand Commander, presiding. The fol.
lowing officers were elected for the ensuing
year:
T. J. Murray, Portland, Grand Commander
Moses Dodge, Portland, Deputy Grand
Commander.
David Bugbee, Bangor, Grand Generals
simo.
James NJ Larrabee, Gardiner, Grand Capt.
General.
Cyril Pearl, South Freeport, Grand Preate.
Josiah Ii. Drummond, Portland, Grand Sr.
Warden.
d. b. FArnsworth, Bangor, Grand Junior
Warden.
Charles Fobes, Portland, Grand Treasurer.
Ira Berry, Portland, Grand Recorder.
Edward +. Burnham, Saco, Grand Standard
Bearer.
A. ID. Knight, Hallowell, Grand Sword
Bearer.
David Owen, Bath, Grand Warden.
Warren Phillips, Portland, Grand Captain
OF Guards
A charter was granted to new Command,
cry at Bath, to be called Dunlap Command
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SEIZURES. - Deputy Marshal Wentworth
yesterday visited the Fulton House, kept by
Sumner Skillings, and seized a small quantity
OF liquors, among which was some ale.
Deputy Marshal Merrill visited the United
States restaurant, kept by Mack & Mahoney,
and seized some liquors and ale.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-05

MEMPHIS, Tenn, May g
Several arrests were made to-day of parties
charged with smuggling contraband goods to
Forrest. The execution OF Smith on Friday
last, and the condemnation of another man
yesterday, gives significance to these arrests.
Gen. Washburne is determined TO break up
the system of smuggling in this city.
Military moyements are on foot but they
are centraband at present.
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CAIRO, ILL.,. May 3.
BY the arrival Of the steamer Belle, from
Memphis, we have one day later adyices from
that city, and advices from Alexandria and
Red River to this 24th.
Gen. Banks was at Alexandria, and in a
good position.
The rebels had followed our forces from
Grand Ecore, and when near Cave River an
engagement took place in which the rebels
lost 1000 men and nine pieces of artillery.
Our gunboats are safe, notwithstanding the
wild rumors 10 the contrary.
We have news from a deserter to onr army
in Arkansas, TO the effect that Gen. Marina
duke had attacked aud esptured train with
Its escort, after severe fight. Report says
he took 900 prisoners, 240 wagons, and sew
en- pieces Of artillery. This needs confirma-
tiou.
Guerrillas had lately captured and burned
the steamer Hastings, and fired into the
steamer Benefit, killing the captain and two
other persons.
Twelve thousand bales OF cotton were
burned by the rebels in the vicinity OF Cam
den, previous TO their evacuation of the place.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-05

The TAcoNY PIRATES. = U. S. District
Marshal Clark has received an order from the
Secretary OF War, TO remove X. III. Hunt,
Thomas Buffers, and James Kelley, TO Fort
Warren, and be will leave with them by this
mornings train. They are the "Tacony T"
nearly year.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-05

HORSE RAILRoAD.-The iron for the horse
railroad arrived yesterday, and the track will
be laid with all dispatch TO Morrill's Corner.
Should the weather prove favorable, the road
to that point win be in operation by the goth
of MAY.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-05

New MUsIC.-We have received from the
publishers, Messrs. Ii. Tolmsn & CO., Boston,
"The Departure for SYRIA by Baumback
"May Flower" by Heller, and Golden Pearl
Polka" by L. ii. Pratt-three gems for the
piano-forte. These, with all the other new
music published, may be found at Paine's
Music store No l63 Middle Street.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-05

WIDOWS Woop SocIETY.-The Treasurer
of the Widows Wood Society acknowledges
receiving sixty dollars from the Irish Aneri-
can Relief Association, through ii. Dolan,
Treasurer, being the amount received by them
Of the Committee in aid of the Bohemian suf-
ferers. SAM'L RoLFE, Treas.
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PREsENrATIoS.-Capt. Thomas J. Little,
Of this city, now in command of Co. ID, 1st
Battalion Heavy Artillery at Fort Warren
Boston harbor, was very agreeably surprised
a few days since on being made the recipient
OF splendid sword, two scabbards, hand
some sash, belt and haversack. Capt. Little
was formerly connected with the Massachu-
setts l3th Infantry.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-05

PERsoNAL.-Rev. DIR. Dwight took his de-
parture from our city yesterday. He will,
for the present, reside with his son-in-law,
Egbert c. Smyth, at Andoyer, Mass
DIR. Dwight has, for series of years, been
President OF the Maine Missionary Society.
We presume, his health permitting, that he
will be present at the annual meeting of the
Society next month.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-05

To ApvERTIsERs.-In conseque nee of the
crowded state OF our columns and the large
amount of matter requiring to be put in type
in the evening, advertisers will greatly oblge
us by sending their fayors in as early in the
day as possible. We put them in type in the
order in which they are received, and If they
come to hand later than two or three o'clock
p. NJ, they are liable 70 lie over. u
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Fifth Great Sale Of Damaged Goods.
from the wreck ed Steamer Bohemian.

INoR the benefit Of whom e may concern, will
Il open on ednesdav, Nay llth, at 10 O'Clock A
~, a. No Galts Beck. Commercial street, con.
ssting OF Broad cloths. Cassmeres, 1wetds. Prints
bleafhed ard unblsaehed Cottons, Silks. linens,
Iailors' Trimmings, Hosiery. CARPETS Ladies' Para
sols, Cutlery. Fancy Goods, &c. &c.
These goods were raised by the Divers, and we
think ia better order ttsn any +, fore offered BY
Open for examination At O'Clock. NOR ming OF sale
naytdtd HENRY BAILEY CO Auctrs.
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VERNATELLA.-This is a new and popular
invention, designed to save Soies of the walk
ing generation-the soles of their feet from
dampness, by rendering their leathern soles
impervious TO water, and the soles OF boots
and shoes by hardening the leather. 1t is ad-
vertised in another column, and said TO be all
that is claimed for it, but of this we can speak
definitely only after satisfactory trial
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-05

GoLD.-Mr. Rich, Superintendent of the
three nuggets Of gold from the Stanley mine,
on the Chaudiere river, Canada. The value
of the nuggets is about Sl26.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-05
TO TEE AFFLICTED
DIR. w. N. DEMING,
Medical Electrician.
No. IL Clapp's Block,

COHNEH OFC FCUNGKKSS IND I'm STRRHTg
MOULD respectfully announce 10 the eitiren. A
w Portland and vicinity, that he has per rma eut-
ly located in this city. During the eleven monfhs
the worst forms Of disease in persons who have tried
ether forms OF treatment in vain. and curing pa
uents IN 50 short time that the question is ofsn
asked, do they stay cured! To answe er this Question
We viii say that all that do not stsy eu ed we VIII
doctor the second time Tor nothing
Dr. ID. has been practical kecfrician for twenty. /.
ono years, and Is also re Eular graduated pbysicisa
Electricity is perfectly adapted 10 chronic diseases
In the form OF nervous sick headache; neuralgia
IN the hesd, neck or extreraes; consumption when
in the acute stages where the lungs not fully
invoNed acute or chronic rheumatism, scrofula hin
OF the spine contracted muscles distorted limbs
palsy or paralysis, ST. Yitas Dance deafness, sfam-
mering or hesitSney Of speech dyspepsia, indiges-
every case that can be presented; asthma bronchi-
ts, stretnres of the chest and all forms Of female
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EDw M.PArrEN. AucrIoNEER. ~ ~ chau9s s,
Valuable Real estate a. Auction.

nN MONDAY May 2d, u o.. lock on the premis-
~ es, HitgeFy's Wharf. will be sold the three TO
ry store next below II. v. ,yaTnum's The ste ne ia
strong. thoroughly built and well adapted for Corn
and Flour, West india or Fish business store eo
feet wide. and 20 feet long Lot about "A feet long
ani sbou @ feet in width. In the second story IA
one OF the best finished Counting ooms in the city
lhir story occupii as Sail Loft. This property
Is entitled TO all the wharfsge. For psrticulars
terms OF sale. or key, call the Auctioneer No IL
Exchange ST.
The above sale djourred until Friday, May sixth,
al IL o'clock. I'd Il. NJ. PATrEN.
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Real Estate corner of York and
Bracket street ar Aucfian

ON saturday, May 1th. at3 r. NJ. on the premises.
" Will be sold the one story Wooden Dwelling
aud Lard. House in thorough order, contains eight
finished rooms well arranged. with two unhnisked
room. in the attic. Lot contains about ty- Elk hum
dred feet. For particulars call ON j. Ii. White
Union Wharf or oa the Auctioreer kxchapgest.
may4dtd
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l. A ID e 3

Who have cold hands and feet: weak stomaehs
lame ana weak backs; nervous and sick headache
dlzziness and swimming in the head, with indigee-
ton Gnd constipation of the bowels pain In the sn
womb with internal cancers; tumors, polypus, and
al that long train diseases will find in Electric
ity sure means OF cure. For painful menstruation
Of troubles with young ladies' Electricity is certAin
specific, and wi in a short time, restore the snnersr
20 the Vigor OF health.
~ We hare an Electro chcmscal apparatus foe
extracting Mineral Poison from the system, such aa
Mercury Antmony, Arsenic, &C. Hundreds who
are troubled with stiff joints, weak backs and yari-
Gus other ditieultes the direct cause of which, IN
nine cases out o tea h the effect Of poisonous drusa,
use OF from nve 70 eight Baths.
onse hoars from o'clock a. y. TO r.x.;li
6; and TO P.x n.
Consultation F-ea. iylsissdt
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Dry Goods at Auction.

nN Friday, May 9Th at 10 O'Clock, A M at Office.
~ We shall sell large assortment of Dry Goods
consisting Of Broadc oihs. CassmeTes, PiiLts LIN.
ems, able Linens bleached CottoDs, Hosiery, Cor
sets, Linen Hdkfs. Thread. Dress Goods. &c &c
may5dtd HENRY BAILEY & CO.. Auct'rs.
4. NJ. PATTEN. AUCTIoNEER, l2 Eeehapae at.
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Z. NJ PArrEN AuclIoNEER, l2 Exchange st.
Dress Goods. Coions, Linens, &C.,
AncIinx.

{ A Thursday, 5th May, at 10 A NJ and 2P NJ q
- good essoStment OF Drefs Goods ottou sheet
h1ss hi sld ntlmss; Linen alo Linen Goods oi ali
80 broad Cloth, asSimsT.s Doe kkins Satti-
[iiuis, I'ckIugs, Stripes, Flannel, Blankets
S.utsia ntIstiieaIy wi h variety o1 other goods.
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BY HENRY BAILEY & CO.. AucriosxrRs.
Ii rick House and Lot ON Lincoln
Straaf A

ON Thursday. May l2, at 3 o'clobk p. NJ. on the
" premises shall sell q three story brick house
on Lincoln street In The brick block near the York
and Cumberland Depot, and now occupied BY Mr.
A. Abbott Tho house Il new and inis6cd thre urh.
out, with gas md other modern improvements sale
positi, e. Terms easy. For particulars enqsire Of
j. g.. Proctor. on Lime street or
m15dtd HENRY BAILEY 4 CO., Auction ezra
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E. NJ PArrEN, A0crIoNEER. IL Exchange St.
House and Land oar sumner street
at Auction.

IN Tuesday. May 81. at z. NJ, on the premise.
NJ sumner, next TO the corner of Franklin Street
VIII bA sold two story OGDEN DIV eilip and lana
Lot contains about co feet.
For particulars call on the AGctioneer. Sale poa
tive. Pos-
:, The above sale adjurned to Friday. May Q. at sP
NJ Sale on the premises. ap9o ard
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By Hloctr1c1tv

The Rheumatic the souty the lame and the lsxv
leap with Joy. and move with the agility and elastic
ty OF youth; the heated brain Is cooled; the fosf
bitten limbs restored, the unoouth deformifies re-
moved taiufness converted to vigor, weakness TO
strengths the blind made 10 see the deaf to hear ana
the palsied form to move upright; tie blemshes Of
youth are ooltsfated; the accidents Of mature hfs
prevented the ealamtses OF old age obviated, and
active circulation maintained.
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Auction Sale.

ON SATURDAY May IL. at so'cloek in the af.
~ terA Don the FARM OF the subscriber at Free
port Corner, eOnsi-fiug of about % acres Of Land
and good Orchard ard a good two stoned House,
with stable ana buildings with hard and soft water
will De sfl I'd At Public Auction unless Toner disposed
OF at private sale.
For further particulars inquire cf the subscriber
on the premises. JOSEPH P0LISTER
freeport, May 4. 1874 ma 4dtds
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WE STRIVE TO PLEASED

fIfhE subscribers. thankful for past patronage.
Il taxe this opportunity Of thankin their patrons
and solicit continuance OF the same They ould
ais inform tbs public generally that. having ss-
cured the fervees Of several frat class woikmen.
they eel conf they able TO furnish 4 larger
assortment of CAKES. &c than before. The follow
ing kinds in addition to the common variety usually
Kept IN met class Bakery, may be found CO
on hand. and VIII hs dslivered In any part OF The
city. Cheese Cakes. Diamond Cakes, Wilson's Own
lafayette Cakes Lincoln Cakes, Pastry, &c &c.
BROOKS n PHINNEY,
Corner Of Pine and Bracket Streets.
z, s.-See plaeards to be had at Bakery or nom
tHs' may2dlw
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AUCTION SALES.
Horses. Carriayes, &c. q, .vc,,o.

nN thursday, May 9TH. at 10 o'clock A NJ ON
~ Lime stfeuf, We shall sell good Truck uorse
Harness. Jigger and oled-proyelty ofDavid X elIer
- Also, Carryall Covered Wagon, Carr ages, xpresa
gon, and two seeor o. -hano Harnt sses, . G &c
may3Itd HENRY BAILEY 4 CO, Auct'rs