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TO THE AFFLICTEDI
DIR. w. N. DEFINING,
Medical Electrician,
No. N Clapp's Block,

MOULD respectfully announce to the citizens Of
w Portland and vicinity, that he has permanent
ly located in this city. During the eleven months
that have been in town we have cured some Of
the worst forms of disease in persons who have tried
other forms of treatment in vain and curing pa
tents in so short time that the question IL omen
asked do they stay curedy To answer this question
we will say that all that do not stay cured we will
doctor the second time for nothing.
DIR. ID. has been practical Electrician for twenty.
one years, and Is also regular graduated physician
Electricity is perfectly adapted to chronic diseases
in the form OF nervous sick headache; neuralgia
In the head, neck extremities; CONSUMPTION when
In the acute stages where the lungs are not fully
ihyolved acute or chronic rheumatism scrofula hid
diseases. white swellings spinal diseases curvature
Of the spine, contracted muscles, distorted limhs
palsy or paralysis, ST. Vtas' Dance, deafness STAN
mering or hesitsncy Of speech. dyspepsia, indiges-
every case that can be presented; asthma bronchi-
tbs, STRUCTURES Of the chest and all forms Of female
oomplaints
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HOuse for Sale.

4 ttfee story dwelling house with brick basement
IA situated on the corner of Monument and War
rem streets; has twelve finished rooms and Is well
calculated for two families. For terms an.
ply TO Edward Shaw, at the office of the Mutual
Fire Insurance Company, l02 Middle Street, orto
n. +. DEERING.
mehl5 diff No. 9 Exchange st.
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WANTEDi

i 1000 WOMEN.
To make Army Drawers. Also good Pant Basters
PANTS.
None but good workmen wanted. Apply At the
rooms In FREE STREET BLOCK. over the store
one door north of Tolford's No work given out or
taken in Monday forenoons or Saturday afternoons
feb2s diff s. w. HUNTINGTON.
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Hanson Block, Middle ST., No. I6I.


Scholarships good in any part of the United States
ne Principal has had 20 years experience is always
on the spot, and attends to his business and prom
ises, as during the past II years, pains shall be
spared Ia the future. Five hundred references OF
the hrst class business men, with many others of this
city, viii testify to the practical utility capacous-
ness and completeness of my systems and manner
Of teaching and citizens of other cities have testified
to the same. Diplomas will be awarded for thor.
ough courses. Able Assistants secured. BartIett's
Plan, the founder of Commercial Colleges strictly
adhered to as regards not copying. Certain timer
Will be devoted to Commercial Law elucidations-
Come all who have failed to be taught q business
hand. writing and will guarantee to you success
Applications solicited for Accountants. Separation
struction given. Students enter any time Sep.
arate rooms for Ladies'. Tuition reasonable. Intri-
cate accounts adjusted Ladies and Gentlemen that
desire to take lessons, full, separate course
In either Bookkeeping. Navigation, Commercial
Law. Photography, Higher Mathematics. Civil En-
cheering, Surveying. Native Business Writing
Commercial Arithmetic. Correspondence card
Marking, land teaching from printed copies and
Text Books will be avoided please call, address
the Principal. r. NBROWN
Portland. Oct.2 1858. oc29 eod&eowl
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To Nine Months soldiers,

VVHOSE nine months soldiers who made written
Il applications to me last September. to obtain
their Boauty requested to call at my Office and
sign the requisite documents for that purpose All
other soldier claims attended TO by me.
EDWIN s. HOVEY,
Counsellor at Law
mehlbdlw' Once 30 Exchange St.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE.
Great Fire in West Meriden ct.
VALENTINE & BUTLER'S
Alum Patent Fire Proof Safe
TRIU MPHANT !.

A the great fire in West Meriden, Conn, on the
IA Sth inst, M-ssrs. Valentine 4 Butler's Alum
Patent Fire and Burglar Proof Safe was subjected
to one of the most tests record. The safe
subjected to red hot heat for nearly fourteen
hours and delivered up ITS contents in perfect ORDER
saving neatly THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
worth of property to the owners. The contents of
two other Safes of other makers and stan ding with
in THREE FEET of the Alum Patent, were ENTIRE
LY DESTROYED.
Samples of the money and papers taken from the
Safes DESTROYED, also those taken from the Alum
Patent, have been forwarded by mail, and can be
seen at the Hard ware store of IL. Warren Lancey,
Co., on Lime Street.
Valentine Butler. Alum Patent Fire, and Bur-
glar Proof Safes have been tested in over TWO
HUNDRED accidental tires within the last thirteen
years. and in NO instance have they failed to
preserve their contents from the attacks either
ire or burglar. Parties in ed of reliable Fire and
Burglar Proof Security, will do well to give this
matter a careful investigation before purchasing.
Messrs. Thomson Co., Of New Haven, Conn,
the Agents for the sale of these Safes in the New
England States and refer by permission 10 the fol-
lowing parties in Portland who have recently pur-
chased the Alum Patent of them:
Portland Gas Light Co.; G. &. Mitchell Son; p.
& +. A Il X. Co.; Cleveland & 0sgood; Daniel
Winslow Son; Rufus 4. Wood, Esq Hobbs
Chase Co; E. CLARK, NJ. D.; Josiah Burleigh
Esq; w. w. Hilton, Esq; II. VI. payson, Esq. A.
Z. York. Esq and many others.
Certificates giving fur Their particulars In relation
to the late fire. willbe published in a few days.
mchl5 dim T& Co.
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SECOND MAINE CAvALRY.-A detachment
OF the Second Maine Cavalry, consisting of
Go. A, and portion of Co. B, numbering $50
men, with their horses, arrived here at IL
o'clock yesterday in special train from Au-
gusta. The line was formed on Lincoln street
and the detachment, under command of LtCol.
Godfrey, accompanied by Camp Berry Band,
paraded through several of the streets, follow
ed by a crowd of citizens. The troops pre-
sented martial appearance and were greet
ed with cheers at numerous points. They
embarked on board steamer Continental, at
Galts wharf, which is to convey them to their
destination. The following are the officers of
Co. A,-Captain, ]. F. Twitchell, of Patten;
LIST. Lieutenant, Warren Mansur, Hoalton !;
I'd Lieutenant, S. C. Baker, Argyle.
Another detachment is expected up to-day,
to embark on board the steamer Merrimac.
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Municipal Court.---Tuesday, March 18th.
Thomas Keefie and Timothy Twohong, for
assault and battery on James Conley, we're
fined three dollars and costs each. Paid.
Catherine o'Brien for larceny of handl<er-
chiefs &C., from James Z, Prindle, was sem
fenced to 80 days in the county Jail.
James Hinrihin, for drunkenness and dis
turbance, was fined three dollars and costs
which he paid.
David Cunningham and Thomas Barry, for
an ARRAY in the streets, paid fine imposed of
three dollars and costs each.
Charles b. Randall, for violation of the
Lords day, in keeping shop open, was fined
i've dollars and costs which he paid.
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FOR SALE.

VyO CLOSE AN ESTATE Schooner Sarah
Il Wooster" l12 TONS fore and aft rugged. be-
lievtd to be sound-ftted up last fall an expense
of one thousand dollars with sails, rigging and
spars; carries $50 NJ lumber and Is good sailor
Applyto N. j. MILLER, JR,
mche d3w over 90 Commercial Street,
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Straw Goods, Flowers, &c.

FINHE subscriber is row opening and daily rccciy.
Il ing, the latest styles of Straw Goods, Flow
ers &C., which will be sold at the lowest prices
at wholesale only.
Id MIDDLE STREET.
JOHN Z. PALMER.
Portland, March Is 1864
mchlb eod4ws
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l. A ID I L 9

VINO have cold hands and feet; weakma ost cha
lame and weak backs nervous and sick headache
dizziness and swimming in the head with indiges.
ton and constipation Of the bowels; pain In the side
and back; leucorrhea, Tor whites); falling Of he
womb with internal cancers; tnmors, polypus, and
all that long train diseases will find in Electric
too profuse menstruation and all of those long lima
OF troubles with young ladies, Electricity 10 certain
specific and will In short time, restore tho sufferer
to the vigor of health.
tx- We hare an Klectro- Chemical apparatus for
extracting Mineral Poison from the system. such e.
Mercury, Antimony. Arsenic, so. Hundreds who
are troubled with stiff jons, weak backs, and yari-
other difficulties, the direct cause Of which, In
nine out of Is the effect of poisonous druas
be restored to natural strength and vigor by s
use of from five to eight Baths.
Once hours from soeiock A. n. to P.n.;l}
9; and to Pm
Consultation Free. Ivll fseat
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ny Electricity

The Rheumatic. the equity the lame and the lay
leap with Joy, and move with the agility and elastic
ity Of youth the heated brain Is cooled; the frost
bitten limbs restored, tho uncouth deformities re-
moved; faintness converted TO vigor, weakness TO
strength the blind made to see the deafto hear and
the pslsied form to move upright; the blemishes OF
youth are obliterated the accidents Of mature lite
prevented; the caamities OF old age obviAted, and
an active circuls ton maintained.
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WANTS, LOST,FOUND
Wanted.

Wanted.
ey1i VESSELS not over 100 tons Register.
$41A to load Guano Chinehas 10 United
I1-f<A Kingdom at advanced rates free OF ,rar
sS<<<,r risk. THAYER 4 PEABODY
l34 State St., Boston.
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Picked Up.

DICkED up boat this morning In the harbor. IA
ieet long no oars nor rope attached to her
painted green insidc and out
Capt. ELIJAH BAILEY
schooner Cinderella, of West Harpswell
Portland, March s, 1854. mchIO dlws
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ST. JOHN SMITH, President
WILLIAM EDWARD GOULD, Cashier.
feb4 edlw 1aw2m
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Found.

Found.
NEAR the head of Union street a wallet contain
IN ing small Of money The owner can
have the same by calling upon the subscriber, No.
| Congress Place. EDWIN CORIfRN
fortiand, March >, 1854 mchlO dive
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Tenement Wanted.

WANTED to rent. a house pleasantly situated
w convenient for one. or two small familie.
Address A. M. Z. Box 346PO. mchS edit
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BOARD in family that has no other boarders,
- for gentleman and son. Address
mchz II "P," at the Press Offce.
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WANTED to hire four or five rooms. suitable TOR
w asmall family. with good water privileges
Rent in advance ii required. Address Tenant Box
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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-08-11

Csbarrus couuty-Vance 7os ; Holden 264. Commons
Harris 326; Smith 81; J. III. Long 45-all Vance men
Brunswick County-Governor-Vance AGO Holden 10.
Senste-Pritchett 297; Ellis 269. Commons-D. L. Rus.
SELL Jr 32l Asa Ross ls2; g. Lloyd SO JAS S. Melvin 8.
sherif-Rufus Galloway 1853; D. M Allen 279.
Granvie-(S precincts to hear from)-Vsnoe 975 Boil.
den l56.
OFFICIAL VOTE OF WAYNE COUNTY.
GoLDsBoRo, Aug. s.
Vance $50 Holden 134. Senate-Aycock Common
Crawford and Caho--all Vance men.
Lenor-tGrsere to kear FROM GER
tainy elected. Commons.-Wooten iseected.
CHATHAM COUNTY.
FAYETTRVlLL Aug. 5.
Gulf. Oakland Bear Creek Grove, Haywood Pttsboro'
and Laws, all in Chatham, gave Vance 6o4 Holden 227
The whole Vance ticket 10 thought to be elected.
VOTE OF HARNETT AND CUMBERLAND.
The oci ii vote of Cumberland and Harnet including
the army te, is Vance 1888 Holden ISL seuate.-W
B. Wright, reelected Comm ous.-Hon J. G. Shepherd,
Gen. A. D. h clean and DR.. J ohm Mccormick.
CAMP EDENFoN BELL BArTERY,i
Bald Head, Aug 3D. 1854.
Ne srs Fulton q Price
Gentlemen: Please insert in your coauns the vote of
Badham's Battery. statio.ed on Smith, Island.
For GoverIpr-z. B. Vance 81 Holden none.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-08-11

Peace.
The wish for peace has long existed among the PEG
pie OF the South Iudeed they have never wished for
anything else. They have labored for peace from the
hrs to last But the power of making peace-the choice
between peace and war; has rested with the North and
the government of the North has rejected peace and
chosen war, and in doing would appear to have been
largely supported by the people of that country. Cir
cumsances force to regard the prosecution of The
against the South the act of the Northern peo-
pie as we'll as of the government of ABRAHAM LIN
COLIN
Recent events however lead to entertain the hope
that better spirit is abroad in many portions of tie
Northern couotry. We see that the people of these
portions of that country becoming familiarized with
the idea OF peace They evidently citing tired of
war which demands 30 many sacrifices of blood and
and which repays these sacrifices with little even
of military glory and with less than nothing of per-
manent success, while it holds out no prospect of future
advantage.
Familiarity with the idea OF peace will lead to con-
sderatlon OF its advantages contrasted With the
rlhcee and suterings OF state Of end this aeain
we may reasonably trust will bring about desire to sc
cure The blessings of the former and escape the mseries
of the latter.
Symptoms OF this deslre-movements, slight in them.
ssves, but significant indications of existing feelings
and ASPIRATIONS not wanting and of these slight
movements something OF more tangible nature NAV
perhaps spring. Where there is will there is peper
ally way, and that way will be discovered. II the
signs OF the times point correctly to the growth OF
strong peace sentiment at the Moth, that sentmen,
li before long resolve itself into action, and even
that acion does not at once ASSUME form that will
meet our views, 1t may at least afford chance for the
people OF the contendDg rpublics to come together
and consider what can be done az we'll as what can not
be done.
We must all be aware, since common sense will teach
us, that arnistce, absolute cessation of bosti
ties for certain period. would 80 far towards bringing
a'ou peace, by rendering men adverse to recon-
meoceme 1t of hosites with their attendant horrors
and o!oot ished Either party, we may rest assured
would apr roach the subject with deep sense Of the
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-08-11
FROM THE UNITED STATES.

The following is condensed from the news summary
of the Baltimore Gaz tie, of the Alb Instant
The most important announcement this morning is
the probable change in the chief command Of the army
of the Potomac. The Washington correspondents Of
the New York Tribune" tie World," ard the
Herald" all concur in stating tina Gen. Hooker has
been ordered to report to the Adjuaut General at
Washington for the purpose, it is supposed, of sue
ceedipg 10 the command now held by Gen. Meade
1t is Intimated that Gen. Elrl whose forces still
occupy such portions West of Harper's Ferry as have
been selected by him to protect the Valley of the
Shenandoah against advance of Federal troops ir
that direction his probably been reinforced By the
troops that recently sent from Petersburg to the
North bank of James river to meet Hancock s
threatened attack
A skrmish has taken place near Cumberland be-
tween the Federal forces under Gen. Rely and q
body of Contederaes, under Bradley L. johnson and
McCausland. The latter are said to have been de-
eated with the loss of several caissons, and number
Of wagons laden with the spoils brought from Pennsy
vania.
A dispatch from HagerstoWn, dated 81, states that
it was rumcred there that the Conderates we're again
crossing into Maryland at Dam No. A.
The following is from the Baltimore " American oil
the Ath:
The latest intelligence relative to the lid is that the
enemy attacked Cumberland. Md in strong force on
Monday and after severe fight ofseveral hourss du-
ration be repulsed, forces capturing sever al
wafons and calssons and vast amount OF the plumber
stolen in Pennsylvania.
Another account states that Gen. Kelly command
ing at Cumberland did not wait for the enemy to at
tack him. but went out to meet him. and an engagement
took place about two miles from the town.
deserter from Early represents his forces as be-
tween thirty five and forty thous md strong, and en-
gagged in garnerng the crops in the Shenandoah Val.
ley.
The rebel force operating this side of the Potomac
is said to be 900 cavalry.
The Washington " Star - has report that the reb-
els again visited Hagersto~n on Friday last, to the
number o three hundred, and after destroying some
government property they decamped.
Pennsylvania decided, On Tuesday to allow her SOL
diers. in the field to vote, adopting amendment to
her COZ siitutioD to that effect
Advices fom E rope, to the goth ultimo have been
received at New York, by the Gamer Bremen. All
the islands the coast OF SchleswIg are now 10
poss CT the =rmans, and peace gotaons would
probably be commrnced at Vienna on the l9'h ult.
The Louisiana Constitutional Convention (Lincoln,)
adopted on the % ult., the new Constitute by
large majority and will Immediately submit 1t to the
geop!e.
The Washington Government has determined to re-
lease Mr.. Tim R'ves, who was Captured during the
Kautz raid On Petersburg.
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From the Richmond Wig.
s1un-zsaan SuG other Eankse Raiders.


The Yankee General StOnGman, captured near Macon,
one of the Veres butes of the cid regular army of
the United States. He was craftsman On the S1sque-
hannah river from the interior of Pennsy Vena, before
he went to West Point, and always remained rough
vulgar coarsefeeing fellow, with good deal OF physl
cal vigor as an officer of Dragons. About the out
burst of the Revolution he took occasion at Washing
ton to be psolent to Southern officers for resgning
he thought he could DO go at the time with personal
impuuity under the shadow of the Republican Regime
lust inaugurated He is, we believe, the Senior Maj
General of the Cavalry Of the Yankee army H cap
ture With that of 80 many of his command is important
and with the lUss il Cted Wilson and Spears
Keutz and Sheridan in the last raids against Virginia
railroads, will be very apt to cure Yankee commanders
in-chief of operations. They have all come to
grief in quick succession.
S.oneman, it will be remembered, the pioneer at
least after Grierson OF Yankee raiders he is the man
who careered over portion OF Virginia during in'
Chancelo rsville campaign, breathing uhacheVeu oe
stuction TO railroads, and uninterrupted capture 10 the
Confederate Capital Richmond, for moment, was
alarmed by the approach OF Unaccustomed assalans at
a moment when The destinies of our army on the Rap
pabaunock were unsettled but only ridlcule finally at
tended the insignificant performances which illustrated
Stoneman's tIaculent demonstrations. AT the North
the affair considered brilliant exploit. Il
serted that Lees commuoica on had been thoroughly
destroyed, and it was even announced by eXcitabe
preachers to enthusiastic conventions that the f.
nkee horseman had captured this city-which would
indeed have been ff,et to Rockers defeat. Bells
rupg, and blue lights burnt in honor of the fanced
victory but all for nothing, it turned out And 80
Stoneman subsidized for time, and gave place to equal
ly unsuccessu and more unfortunate successors. His
Georgia escapade will probably put extingusher
him.
Nor does it that the late Yankee operations in
hat quarter have had any very DECIDED result. Per-
haps not even much as attended similar n'erprises
10 this State. Since the tremendous blows received by
Sheridan and bis fellows, they longer go about like
roaring lioIa. They have bacome docIIe lambs ;
although they did actually accomplish something. Bat
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LETTER NO TWO (private.l

My Dear "Brick Don't put this 10 the Demo
c at" Or I'll catch fits. Ny wife is the loyal con
just now. She has joined womans society where
makes flannel mittens for soldiers and the rest tel
yarns about their neighbors. Egad but aiut in
luck Bat you know l was brought up pet. My
blood is that of gazelIe. My wife is OF the Amaz %
stamp. For size sne's not like Mrs. Amaz 10, but 10
spirit she is terrible Sac sewing tor the League
And what nice times l have. O.me in and take sup
per with me-anytme. No danger of fntiDg her
at home. l have the funniest kind OF times now
Hired girl is very kind aud attentive. SHe has plenty
to do ia the kitchen. All the rest of the house lua
TO be things look little nasty and sovenly, bu
what of it Can 90 as please ] go to the saloon
drink beer play draw poker romp with the servant
girl; thrash the young ones wear dirty shirts SMOKE
a pipe in the paro hang my hat 90 the Moor syi.
tobacco juice the hearth go to bed viii my ooo''
10 go dance and home with the g'rs play seven
up with my oldest boy, and do just as pi a5e Co@'
up aud see me. My wife is on the Loyal League
Deuced glad of it. Hope the League will be cnarterea
to run forever. It's coed thing.
II it comes in your way, give my wife pun. ne
Likes it. 1t makes her more devoted to Mr. Loya, snd
give lie better chance to sosh around Com up Ana
sc me- Send all the fellows up. THESE L,agues are
big things Aud bring up PINT of parAgorlc Tor tue
DODqER
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CAMP WILMINGTON LIGHT ARTILLERY,
Nenr Petersburg, Virginia,

August 4 n I6b4.
hEssas EDITORS Please publish for the information of
relatives and friends che following lst Of killed end
wounded of Company since the fighting commenced
und Petersburg:
Killed-sergt B Galloway PAvates G W Morgan and
J ~ CoIekn.
Wounded-Capt MILLER, slightly in head; CorpI a
tarrow, severely in side; Pivates Godfrey severely il
shoulder J w Beasey. III head D Aathews Shoulder,
flesh Deris. leg, flesh. severely A Holt in hand
Corpl McKei'hen and Private Kicks Pc Tder burnt
severely in face by eSplo-ion OF shell.
Very respectfully,
B. G. LARKINS,
Sergt. Major Aiuera Battery.