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CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC.

Every In 'elligent and thinking person must know
that remedies handed out from general use should
have their efficacy established by we'll tested expe
rience in the hands of regularly educated physi-
clan, whose preparatory study fits him for all the
duties he must fulhil yet the country is flooded with
poor nostrums AID cure-as. purporting TO be the
ways injurious. The unfortunate should be PAgTIo-
uLAR in selecting his physician as it is lamentabe
yet incontrorertable fact that many syphiitic ma
tents are made miserable with ruined constitutions
by malireatment from inexperienced physicians In
general practiee for il Is point generally conceded
agement of these complaints should engross the
whole time vt those who would be competent and
successful in their treatment and cure. The inex-
perienced general practitioner, having neither op-
portunity r time TO make himself acquainted with
their pathology, commonly pusrues one system of
treatment, in most cases making an indiscriminate
use OF that anti9uated and dangerous weapon, Mer.
curry.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-20
POETRY.
Lines from the Rattle-FieId.

Mr.. G. NJ White, a Maige soldier in Phiiadeiphia
hospital from wounds tecehed at Gettysburg hiss
sent US poeticRl contribution but its great length
forsiis its insertion Thaagh \omewhat defective in
measure aud metrical sccent7Ae give the eonclrd'
ing portion. because Of the tuly patriotic spirit
which IL breathes.-IED. PREs5.
Ihsve breasted the tide of battle
And been face to face with the foe;
have met them in deadly conflict,
l have seen them in death laid low;-
Ihave heard tho crash of artillry.
And been ia the midst of the fight.
With my comrades falling around me-,
Twas a terrible, CHASTITY sight.
have heard the grosns Of the dying.
As they lay on the field of strife;
have Jitressed their struggles with DEATH
And heard them cry yainly for life.
Though / surgi We not the fierce contest,
A contest for freedom ard Truth,
It's not more than the country demands
lite in the sigor of youth.
Then away in thai glorious cline,
Where lighting is ever unknown,
Where angels ia harmony dwell,
Surrounding the eternal ihrone;-
In that bright and beautiful world.
A glorihed spirit I'll 70 m;
And never feel sorrow OF woe.
Ia that happy aud pc -ceial home
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Oh erokee Cure 4!
THE GREAT

INDIAN DICTNE,
coNPouSDED FROM ROOTS, BARKs AND LEAVES.
An unfailipg cure for spermatorrhea, Seminal
Weakness, Nocturnal Emissions, and all diseases
caused by self.polution such as Loss of Memory,
Universal Lassitude. Pains in the Back Dimness OF
Vision. Premature old Age, Weak Nerves, Difficulty
of Breathing, Trembling, Wakefulness, Eruptions
on the Face. Pale countenanee, Insanity, Consump.
ton and all the direful complaints caused by de-
parting from the path of nature.
This medicine Is simple vegetable extract and
which all can rely. 1t has be used in our
practice for many years. and with thousands treated
ID has not failed in single instance. Its curative
powers have been sufficient to gain victory over the
most stubborn case.
To those who have trihoi with their constitution
until they think themselves beyond the reach OF
medical aid, we wonld say, Dcspairnot, the CHEZ
0hEE CURE will restore you to health and vigor,
and after all quack doctors have failed.
For full particulars get circular frem any Drug
store in the country, write the Proprietors who
will mail free to any one desiring the same q full
treatise in pamphlet form.
Price. So per BOTTLE or three bottles for 50. and
forwarded by express to all parts of the world.
Sold by all respectable druggists everywhere.
DIR. w. r.. MERwIN 4 Co.,
SOLE PRoPRIEToRs,
febs eod&wly No. 50 Liberty ST., New York
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Boston 4 Maine Depot, Portland, Me-.
A REMARf6RLE CURE oFA CASE FDRo {,
gY CITIZEN 6R-sFPS H1NCypcT-y1

sY CURED Bf-.NRs. MANCHESTER.
This Is to certify that fsxe been cured Of the
Dropsy Of fifteen years standing D. Yrs. AdacAes-
ter have been to physicians in Boston, Esw York
and Philadelphia. They all told me that they cosd
do nothing for me, unless they tapped me. and az
sured me that BY tapping could live but q short
Time had made mp my mind to 90 home and live
% long as could with the disease and then die On
my way home stayed over night in Portland with
81 friend Of mine, and told them what my mind was
regard to my disease. They finally persuaded me
to 90 and SEQ Mrs. Manchester. She examined me
and told me my case exactly
Twas 80 much astonishee to think that she told me
correctly, that told her that would take her medl.
cines, not having the least faith that they would
me any good, or that should get the slightest relief
from any course whstever; finally I took tho medi.
cine and went home. In one week from the time
commenced taking the medicine had over three
gsens Of water pass me In hours; and my fell
low sufferers may be assured that 1t was great relief
10 me. had not been able to lie down In bed at
night before this for two years. Now can lie down
with perfect ease. have taken her medicine for
eight months, and well As any nasn could wish
to be. and no signs Of dropsy. would advise all
that are sick to 90 and consult Mrs. Manchester,
even II .hey have been given up BY other ply
sicians. have sent her number Of cases Of other
diseases, and she has cured them also. Go and see
for yourselves. had no faith, but now my faith
cannot be shsked in her skill in telling and curing
disease. CHARLxs s. HARmox,
SARAH T. HARMON,
MARY A. HARxoE.
Bangor, Maize. april Id.
OYyroH HouRs-From A. NJ. nusP.
susl7 In koutal ed
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DIR. y. B. HUGHES
oAs BE FOUND At HIS
PRIVATE MEDICAL ROOMS.
No. S Temple Street.

"HEkE he can be consulted privately and with
w the utmost confidence by the afflicted, at All
hours daily from A. NJ. TO P. NJ.
Dr. II. addresses those who are suffering under the
affection OF private disease, whether arising from
impure connection or the terrible vice of self-abuse
Devotng his entire time TO that particular branch of
the medical procession he feels warranted In GUAR
AErkEIaG CURE IN ALL CASES, whether of long
standing or recently contracted, entirely removing
the dregs of disease from the system, and making
perfect and PERMANENT CURE.
He would call the attention of the afflicted TO the
iaet OF his long standing and well earned reputation
furnishing sufficient assurance of his skill and sue.
cess.
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HAVE CnNFInENCE-

All who have committed an excess of any kind.
whether il be the solitary vice Of youth the sting.
ing rebuke of misplaced confidence in maurer years
SEEK FOR AN ANTIDOTE IN SEASON.
The Pains and Aches, and Lsssitude and Nervous
Prostitution that may follow Impure Cotton, are
the Barometer 10 the whole system.
Do not wait for the contamination that 10 sure to fol-
low do not wait for unsightly Ulcers, for
Disabled Limbs, for Loss of Beauty
Eud Comniaxinn
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EryebUry Acndep.y.

FTfaE Spring Term of this hourishing ms tuition
IL will commence Wednesday, Feb 2ith 1854 and
continue eleven weeks.
b. T SNOW, A. ~, Principal.
ID. b. SEWALL. Secretary.
Fryeburg, Feb 2, 1864. febi d6t w2H6
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MISCELLANEOUS.
TO DEALERS.

TIyHE undersigned having greatly increased their
Il facilities for manufacturing
BOOTS AND SHOES,
and having large experience in that branch, would
call the attention of the trade TO the same. We
shall in future be much better able to supply the de-
mands OF the trade then heretofore, and are conf
dent that in the quality both OF stock and work,
give satisfaction, as we manu- facture press
ly for the retail trade. those buying for cash will
find II 10 their advantage TO look at our stock which
consists in part OF RUBBERS, SOLE and WdX
LEATHER, TRENCH AID AMERICAN CALF,
french Nip, LemoiHe and Jodo6 Cdif, Goat and Md
Sfack. Serqes and Webs Boot and Shoe Machinery
and Findings II al kinds.
Mr.. EDNUsD LIBBY, late of the firm of Messrs.
Chas. J Walker q Co has associated himself wi
US. and rel ing on his many years experience in
manufacturing, we are ident in making the above
stateme nts. TYLER A LAMB.
Portland, Feb. /, 1864. fet6 dam.
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AAu OOIhpIsAloh.
HOW MANY THO USANDS CAN TESTIFY TO
THIS BY UNHAPPY RTPERIENCR

Young Men troubled with emissions in sleep, q
complaint generally the result of bad habit in
youth treated scientifically and perfect cure war
ranted charge made.
Hardly day passes but we consulted by one
more young men with the above disease some of
whom are as weak and emaciated though they
had the consumption and by their friends supposed
to have IT, AL such cases ield to the proper and
only correct OF treatment and in q short time
are made TO rejoice in perfect health.
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Dissolution OF COMPREHENSIVE.
New Partnership Formed.


FEtHE Spring Term of this Institution viii COM
Il mence on Tuesday, Feb. 18th, and continue
eleven weeks. For further particulars apply 10 the
Principal, or
j. A WATERMAN, Secretary.
Gorham, Fob. g. 1854. fsbs d&M2M
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-20

The Capital of said Company actually
paid up in cash Is $4,000 OF
The surplus on the LIST day of Jan. 1854 12ss03 90
Total amount Of Capital and Surplus, ss2s. 1908 %
ASSETS.
Amount of cash in Market Bank. slo.s7s %
Amount of cash in Company's office, 552s 81
Amount of casa in hands Of Agents,
and in course of transmission, 4532 q
Amount of unincumbered Real Estate
in Brooklyn, s5st "a
Amount of U. s. Treasury Notes. mar
ket value, ll2 -25 %
Amount of Bank Stocks 5000 Il
Amount OF Loans on Bonds and Mort
cages. being first lien of record on
unincumbered Real Estate, worth at
least SGT go, 1876 672 %
Amount OF Loans on Stocks and Bonds
payable on demand the market value
Of securities pledged at least s5s.5a5. 1880 u
Amount due Tor premiums on Policies
issued at office, 2.5sl II
Amount OF Revenue Stamps in Office, 134 Sc
Due Tor interest accrued, 7a4e 8.
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r E NJ O " A L.
DIR. NEWTON

IIAS removed his residence TO No. 81 Middle
III Street, corner OF Franklin street.
Office as heretofore, No. ll5 Exchange Street, In
Mobiles Block. up stairs. Office hours from to 10
A. Nj, from to 3. and from TO O'Clock p. N.
DIR. N will continue. In connection with general
practice TO give special attention to DISEASES on
FkAALkS. oea1d6
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ONE or THE GREATEST CURES on RECORD.
MRS. MAscHEsTKR-Dear Madam Thinking
statement OF my case may be OF service to others
similarly afflicted, I hasten to give 1t to you.
This Is briefly my easel taken sick about IS
months ago with the Liver Complaint in . very bad
FORM applied to four different physicians. but re-
oeived no benefit until called on you. At that time
had given up business, and was in very bad state,
but after taking your medicine for short time DO.
San to recover, and in two months was S11&lrsiy
well. and had gained several pounds of fesk, and
can truly say that by your skill am perfectly heals
by man. JosRrH DAVE. :
Bosfca MaiHe Depot, Portland Me-
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-20
MIDDLE AGED MEN.

7rhere are many 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
manner the patient cannot account for. On exam
ming urinary dep sits Topy sediment will often be
albumen will appear, or the color will be of thin
milkish hue, again changing to a dark and turbid
appearance. There are many men who die of this
difficulty, ignorant of the cause, which is the
SECOND STAGE OF SEMINAL WEAKNESS.
can warrant perfect cure in such cases. and a
full and healthy restoration of the urinary organs
Persons who cannot personally consult the Dr.,
can do so by writing in plain manner description
of their disease, and the appropriate remedies will
be forwarded immediately
All correspondence strictly confidential and will
be returned if desired.
Address. DR. j. b. HUGHES
No. Temple ST.. [corner of MddIel Portland
e5 Send Stamp for circular.
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"zsOME INsTITUTE,n
SO FREE SRTEET,

VNHE Spring Session Of this Boarding and Day
n School for young Ladies' will open on Thurs
day, Feb. 18Th
For Catalogues and Circulars address the Princi-
pal MISS 1. &. PRINCE.
feb6 DIV
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-20
PORTLAND, sACO 81 PORTSMOUTH
RAILROAD.
WINTER ANGEMENTS,

Commencing Nov I'd, 1868.
CSzTgErE Passenger Trains will leave the Sta
xssx-@xFs ton, Canal street, daily, (Sundays ex-
ceptedI as follows:
Leave Portland for Boston, at s.i5 4. NJ. and 2SO
Pm.
Leave Boston for Portland at 100 A. N. and 230
P.H.
Leave Portsmouth for Portland, at 100 A. NJ. and
500 p. NJ.
These trains will take and leave passengers at way
stations.
Freight trains leave Portland and Boston daily
FRANCIS CHASE, Superintendent.
Portland, Oct. 80, 1868. oc31 edit
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EDUCATIONAL.
TUFTS, COLLEGE.
WestbroOES Seminary and Female
Collegiate Institute.

FetHE Spring Term of this Institution will com.
Il meEce Feb. 2ith and continue twelve weeks.
BOARD OF INSTRUCTION:
Rev. s. II. McCoLLISTER, A. NJ Principal
AARON Lowell A. b., Associate Principal
Miss Miss +. sPAULDINs. Assistants.
NJ. q. AILLIKS, Teacher of Music.
Rates of Tuition, from "a 90 to $500.
Board per week. s2,2j, including all but wood and
lights In the Boarding Houses students furni.h
their own bedding and towels. Good rooms can be
had for self boarding.
G. u. STEVENS. Secretary.
Stevens Plains, Jan. 30. febl2 CIV
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MEDICAL.
MORE TESTIMONIALS
O.
MRS. MANCHESTEE

o.
M r s. M AN CHESTER
Is constantly receiving unsolicited testimonials of
the astonishing cures performed by her. Amonr
many recently received are the following, which ara
commended to the notice Of the afflicted. Mrs Man.
chester may be consulted at
No.II CIspp's Block, Room No. o.
CASE OF SPINAL DISEASE CURED
This Is TO certify that went to see Mrs. Manches
ter last March with daughter Of mine troubled with
spinal disease for which she had been doctored for
nve years, and by number OF physicians Of ali
kinds and she has had twenty -one applications Of
electricity applied but all to effect; but she conl
tinually grew worse. came to the conclusion, as
the last resort, to 20 and Mrs Manchester, and
did SOL and to my great surprise she told the first
ause Of the disease, and how she had been from time
to time which encouraged me to try her medicines.
did so. and now my daughter is able to be around
the house all of the time She also rides ten or hf.
teen miles without any trouble Inconvenience and
Think In short time she viii be restored to perfect
health. Since my daughter has been doctorinE, /
have heard Of great many cases that Grs Manehss
ter has cured. think If any person deserves pat.
ronage II is the who tries to preserve the heati
Of the sick and suffering; and know that she uses
every effort which Lies In her power to benefit her
patients. SARAH L. kKIaHrs,
GEoaGE KNIGHTS,
ABBY Il. KNIGHTS,
Brunstcick, Matae. Auorsf ga
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-20

~ y y IL ~ ~ y IT
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE.
New York
LifeInsurance Company
ESTABLISHED 1s45.
Home Office, Nos. liz & lI4 Broadway, NY.
Net Assets over So, 900, 900 securely invested.
HON. MORRIS FRANKLIN, President.
PLINYFREEMAN, Actuary.

THIS Company offers advantages not erceiied. an
Il in some respects NOT equaued, by any other. II
has already paid to widows and orphans of the as
sured, nearly two millions dollars. Its Trustees
In New York City the very first and most reli-
able names.
Its PURELY MUTUAL, the policy holders re-
ceivia9 the entire profits.
Special in the selection OF its risks-strict
economy-and a safe and judicious investment Of
its funds-characterize its management.
Premiums received quarterly, seznt-dnaudliy, or
annually Policies issued in all the various forms Of
ichote iVs, short term, endowment, annuity, &c.
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Statement Of the Condition
-oF THE
Market Fire Insurance Co.
OE NEyu v0pE
SAME AND LOCATION.
OF NEW YORK

On the first day of January. A d. 1864. made to the
Secretary of State of the State Of Maine pursuant
to the statute of that State.
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RAILROADS.
York e. Cumberland Railroad.
WINTER ARRANGEMENTS.

The l.50 p. NJ train out and the $50 A. 81. train
into Portland will be Freight Trains with Passenger
Cars attached
Fares cents less when tickets purchased ct
the Office than when paid in the cars.
Oct. 70. 1853 diff DAN CARPENTER, Supt
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LIABILITIES,

Amount Of Losses adjusted. and due
ana unpaid, none.
Amount of Losses incurred, and in
process of adjustment none.
Amount of Losses reported which
no action has been taken, sos OF
Amount of Claims for Losses resisted
by the Company. 14OO 90
Amount of Dividends declared and due
and unpaid, none.
Amount Of Dividends either cash or
scrip, declared but not yet due none.
Amount of money borrowed, none
Amount of all other existing claims
against the Company, being for inter-
est not called for on outstanding
As ss5'si due for Government Tax. IS s L
Total amount of Losses, Claims, and
Liabilities, sli.3sO "a
The greatest amount insured on any one risk ia
$1,000 but will not a. general rule exceed $1,000
The company has no general rule as TO the amount
allowed TO be insured, in any city. town. village or
block, being governed in this matter in each case
by the general character of buildings width of Sts
facilities for putting out fires, &c.
An attested copy of tho Charter or Act OF Incor-
poration accompanied aformer statement.
STATE OF NEW YORK,
CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW YORK as;
Ashua Taylor, President, and Henry r. Freeman,
Secretary. of the MARKET FIRE IssUEs NOE Con-
eash for himself says, that the foregoing is true
fun and correct statement of the affairs Of the said
corporation, and that they the above described
officers thereof ASHUA TAYLOR. President.
II. p. FREEMAN, Secretary.
Subscribed aud sworn before me this 18th of Jan
uary, A. ID. 1854 Witness my hand and official seal,
j. II. WASHBURN,
Notary Public.
.rAAr.
JOHN DOW, Agent,
Nos. 90 & 90 Exchange St.. Portland. Me.
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The name Of this Company is TsK MARKET FIRE
INSURANCE COMPANY, Incorporated in 1853 and
located in the city of New York.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-20
Homeopathic Medicine
To the Citizens.


100 BOLr5-from the factory OF David Cor
lSIO sar & Sons, Leith-a sailtclcth of superior
quality-just received per "Hiberpianr, and for
sale by MoGILNERY. RYAN & DAVIS,
jaD2l DIFF l6l Commercial Street.
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Policies not Subject to Forfeiture

is meeting with universal favor. and obviates the
only valid objection which can possibly be brought
against the sys stem of Life INSURANCE..
fhe lively prosperity and success of this Company
Is shown in the fact that for the last three years
has taken the lead of all the Life Companies in this
Country. Tho Official Returns of the Insurance
Commissioners showing that the amount of its NEW
BUSINESS for the year 1862, nearly equaed the
United States.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-20
christmas and New Year.
su COJEsw0RTuy

y. H. CULESW UKTHN,
MO. 80 Exchange street, has just received one of
IN the most extensive assortments of Toys amusing
games and interesting books for children to be found
in the city. Every one who wishes TO have bright
faces and cheerful hearts in the house on Christmas
and New Years day. can I fail 10 find the means TO
produce them by calling at Colesworthy's. Also,
rich and elegant Photograph Albums, Gift Books,
pictures and picture frames, wallets, perfumerv,
fancy articles in great variety, &C., &c. Among the
numerous articles for presents, 10 be found at
Coesworthys, there are none moro useful or appro-
pirate than those neat cases of
Homeopathic Medicine,
put up by NJ Seavy, at prices from - 30 to 81 co.
including book adapted to the case. PORTABLE
ARMY CASES of the principal remedies. with
Smalls Pocket Manual Tor 80 60 DiPTHERIA
CASES off remedies, with directions. for 70 cents
Prepaid by mail or express. 81 90. These remedies
are successfully used by all Homeopathic Physiei.
ans and We good satisfaction where they have been
tried by others. deol9-dtf
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JOHN DOW, Agent,

Nos. 90 & 90 Exchange St., Portland, Me-.
feb9 Sw
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-20

The mortality among its members has been pro-
orfiondiig less than that of any other Life Insu-
rance Company In Americas result consequent on
most careful and judicous selection of lives and
one of great importance to the policy holders.
Ii offers to its policy holders the most abundant
security in a large accumulated fund, amounting
now TO orer Three Million Dollars. 1t accommo.
dates the assured in the settlement OF their premi
ums, by receiving note for part of the amount
when desired-thus furnishing Insurance for nearly
double the amount, for about the same cash payment
as is required in an AL cash Company"
The new feature in Life Assurance recently intro.
duced by this Company. of issuing LIFE
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1864-09-01
DIR. W. Il. VY'I'EMOR,
OF PHILADELPHIA.

Where he has been in successful Practice
lor a number of years, with the experience
Of all the different Hospitals, &c, is now
permanently located at Allentown, (Ofice
Schneck's Eagle Hotel.) where he will be in
strict attendance 20 all Professional calls.
No Patent Medicines used or recommend
ed. The remedies administered are those
which Mil not break down the constitution,
but renovate the system from all injuries it
has sustained from improper treatment, aud
leave the system in a healthy and perfectly
cured condition.
Melancholy Alteration, that state or ali
enalion aud weakness Of the mind which
renders persons incapable of enjoying the
pie ,sures or performing the duties of life.
DYSPEPSIA-That distressing disease
and fell destroyer Of health and happIness,
undermining the constitution and yearly car
ryng thousands to untlneiy graves. can most
enpnatically he cured.
RiEU UMATISM-In any form or condi
ton warranted currable, Epilepsy, or falling
sckness,-all chronic or stubborn cases o.
Female Diseases, radically removed. Sail
Rheum, and every description of uiccrations
Piles and Scroiulous diseases, which have
ba filed previous medical skill. can be cured
by proper treatment; and | do say, (yes
Cons umptiOn) can be cured by wearing my
Medicaied Jacket, which is protection tc
the Lungs against all changes Of weather in
all climates. Having investigated for years
the cause and character of intermittents, (Fe.
yer and Ague) in all parts of the United
States-will cure permanently all Chronic
or Acute cases OF Ague and Nervous diseas
es, in few days.
TAPE WORM-That dread to the HUI
man Family, can be removed and permanent
y cured.
Consultation in my office in the EnglisE
and German language, free of charge. VIII
make visits any distance. Wednesdays ant
Saturdays set apart for patients from dis
tance. May be addressed by letter (coniden
italy and Medicines sent with proper di
rections TO any part of the country.
DIR. w. H. WITMOR,
Office in Eagle Hotel Building,
Allentown, Lehigh Co., Pa.
September /, 1864 -ly.