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SOLDIER DRowNED.-Mr. William Guilt
yer, private in Co. /, Both Regiment of Vet
Grams, was drowned last evening while going
on board the steamer Merrimac, at Calls
Wharf, He fell from the plank, striking the
vessel, which rendered him senseless, and
thence into the water, sinking Immediately.
Every effort was made to recover the body,
but without avail, as the tide was setting out
strongly at the time.
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Capture of Gen. Scanl,non.

CINCINNATI, Feb. @.
by an arrival from kanawha, we now learn
the particulars Of the capture Of Gen. Scam
mon and his staff and the burning OF the
steamer Levi. The steamer was lying on the
river when thirty-fye guerrillas during We'd
nesday night appeared On the opposite side,
thirteen OF whom crossed in a skiff and took
possession Of the boat, capturing Gen. Scam
mon and forty soldiers and officers, all Of
whom were asleep. The rebels afterwards
burned the boat. All on board were parolled,
excepting Gen. Scammon and three other
officers. The prisoners mounted and set off
for the interior. Our forces have started in
pursuit.
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NEW YORK, Feb. I.
The Mercury asserts that Sherman's expe-
dltion comprises the 10th and 18th corps, with
1900 negro troops from Port Hudson, and
that it is moving on jackson, Meridian and
montgomery or Mobile. The combined force
will reach 10000 men.
The same paper states that Gen. Halleck
will resign on the passage by the Senate of
the bill to meke Gen. Grant Lieutenant Gen.
eral.
1t also says thre will be no postponement of
the draft after the 10th of March.
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To- Capt Frank L. Jones of Co. I, 3oth
Maine, was presented by his non-commission-
ed officers, few days since, with beautiful
double cased, detached lever, hunting watch,
as slight testimonial Of confidence and es-
TEEN. Capt. j., who was formerly local edi-
tor of the Press, has gone to the front for the
second time under the same colonel. Capt.
Jones, in common with the entire regiment,
has cur best wishes that success in the great
work in which they have enlisted may crown
their labors, and at no far distant day return
to receive the plaudits of grateful people.
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n1-"Speaking Of trout" reminds US of two
splendid fellows presented US by friend who
has just returned from few "days' recon-
noitering" in ancighboring town. Rare sport
that must be, taking out twenty-iour such
chaps in two days, to say nothing of the gen.
erous hospitality with which our friends were
received. They speak in the highest terms OF
the courtesy extended to them by Moses A.
Herrick, Esq.,, of West Poland, who was un-
wearied in his efforts to please and entertain
them, and also Of Mr.. Penney, of the same
fnwn
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Blockade Runner Destroyed.

WASHINGTON. Feb. I.
The following dispatch was received at the
Navy Department this morning:
U. S. FLAGSHIP MINNESOTA
or Newport News, Feb. 9th.
To Hon. G. lTeites, Secretary of the Macy:
The supply steamer Newbern has arrived.
The Sassacus, Lieut.. Commander Roe, and
the Florida, Commander Crosby, have destroy
ed the new and fast blockade runner Wild
Darrell, near New Topsail Inlet, where she had
got ashore and discharged most of her cargo.
(Signedl S.P.LEE.
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MERCANTILE DEBATE.-Quite q spirited
debate was had at the hall of the Mercantile
Library Association ON Saturday evening
last. The hall was full of interested listeners
The question was upon the expediency of re-
nominating President Lincoln, and it elected
such an interest that it was laid over for fur
Their discussion to next Saturday evening.
The speakers were Messrs. Kurdish and Jose
on the affirmative, and Messrs. Haskell, Fling
and Kimball on the negative.
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CAPE ELIZABETH FERRy.-The steamer
II. II. Day has been rebuilt and heightened
by ). W. Dyer, Esq, and is now running be-
tween this city and Cape Elizabeth, for pas
sengers only. She makes a trip every half
hour from o'clock A. M. to 10 o'clock p. NJ.
She is owned, In part, by the man whose
name she bears = the great India rubber
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CoScERT.-Our readers will not, we trust,
forget the concert to be given this evening at
the new City Hall, in aid of the Ladies' San
itary Commission. The favorite singers of
our city have volunteered their services,
among whom are Misses. Cammett and Fish
er and Messrs. bennett, Shaw and Morgan
Kotzschmar will preside at the piano forte,
and a brilliant affair may be anticipated. The
tickets arc placed at low price, and the hall
should be filled TO its utmost capacity in aid of
the noble object for which the concert is given.
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ACCIDENT. Last evening the team be-
longing to the Preble House, becoming fright
ened at an avalanch of snow from the roof of
building, ran down Centre Street, and the
horses struck little girl named Margaret
Finnity, throwing her through picket fence
and breaking one Of her legs. Dr.. Foster set
the limb and attended to the patient. The
carriage TO which the horses were attached
was somewhat damaged.
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EXTRACTS from "a long sciaded warn" of SEW.
IL ELL c. STRoUT Howard & SrRourl to SMITH
STRATroN. New York. the same bearing date
April 18th, 1862:
''0ur County Records show the whole matter and
about these there be question. l propose
therefore, that you send your claim to some Attor-
ney here. As Counsel for the Administrators Il have
desire to conceal any matter connected with the
administration. II you adopt this course IL would
be convenient, perhaps to notify your attorney to
call upon me. and will Immediately put him in com.
munication with the Probate Records, and with the
Administrative"
If il is requisite to employ "soMK ATTORNEY
HERE ITO GALL UPON" Strout, so that he (Stroutl
''immediatefy put him (this ''soMK ATTORNEY
HkRE'') ''tn communication Nth the Probate Rec.
ords. and nth the Administrative" in order to get
THE DIvIDESD'Ion 5454l-"Sl0. 80" out Of Strout
HOW MUCH OVER 20 PER CENT. OF THAT Divided,
S2.l6, WILL BE LIKELY TO REALIZE.
DIT. CHASE,
Assignee Of Smith Stratton.
NJ "THs PROBATE RECORDS" speak In black
and White. tSee report Of Committee Of NISK.) Tho
Administrative has already spoken as follows:
This may certify that SEwELL G. STRoUr How.
ARD STRoUT) was retained as Counsel to adjust
the affairs pertaining to my late husband estate as
might best tend for that of the heirs
At law. HE WAS NOT EMPLOYED TO BUY UP THE
CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE FOR 20 PER CENT. FOR
OWN BEsEPIr. Had there been no assets he
would have expected pay. and boon paid for all the
services which he rendered.
CATHERINE B. ROUNDS.
Portland July II. 1868 oo20 TuThAStf
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sBr We are indebted to our little friends,
Theo. l. King and his little sister Metella. for
the Feb number of their little Lady's Book.
1t is little but good, and just the size to CON-
mence growth upon.
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From Hnorrille-Capfure of a Blockade
Runner.

Hummer.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8.
The War Department has received no addi-
tional intelligence to-day from Knoxville.
The latest advices received represent our
forces there in critical condition.
A large number of deserters came into our
lines this morning. They are in a wretched
condition.
Richmond blockade runner was captured
last night and on her was found a large
amount OF gold, which was TO- day turned over
10 Government.
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NJ l.. A. LEcruRE.-Wendell Phillips, Esq,
WIN lecture before the Mercantile Library As
ISOLATION Wednesday evening. His subject
will not be announced, but it will not he the
same as was given at the Independent Course
in this CITY
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Fires In Ne,c York.

NEW YORK. Feb. I.
The Empire Works, on East oath Street.
were partially burnt last night. The west
building, about 60 by eco feet, was DESTROYED.
and property to the amount of $4,000 con-
sumed. There were large number of occu-
pants who were partially insured.
The three masted schooner Maria Pike.
loaded with hay and government stores, was
burnt in North River this morning
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SAILING OF THE STEAMER. - Steamship
Nova Scotian, Capt. Graham, sailed from this
port for Liverpool Saturday evening. She
had full cargo and "a passengers. The
North American is the steamer due here this
week,
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Dividend.

ON and after this day, dividend of Two Dollars
" per share-less Government tax-wil be paid
the stock, in Federal currency, of the Atlantic
st Lawrence Railroad Company, to shareholders of
record on the 3lst of December last
CHAS. n. BARRETT. Treasurer,
Office Of atlantic & So. Laurence Railroad Co.
Portland, Feb. 4, 1864. eoi2wis
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Maine TeIegraph COMPANY.

fuVHE stockholders OF the Maine Telegraph Com
Il pany are hereby notified TO meet At the Office Of
the American Telegraph Company in Bangor on
TUESDAY. the sixteenth tl6th) day Of February
next at ten 0 O'Clock in the forenoon. TO act upon
ofur of the American telegraph Company to
purchase the stock of the Marie Telegraph Com.
pany. under the provisions Of their lease to said
Anne ricsn Telegraph Company; and
To act upon any and allquestions growing out Of
the provisions of said lease.
By order Of the Directors.
WIN p. MERRILL. Seese arr.
Portland, Jan. %, 1884. ian26 dSu
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~ The American Illustrated papers for
this week have been received at the book and
periodical store of A. Robinson, No. 81 Ex-
change street.
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Penny Tokens of Copper.

TNHE BEST QUALITY. and in any quantity, ut
Il S7.50 per thousand, for sale by
JOHN GAULr,
Ne Park Place. New York.
All orders by mail or exprefs promptly forward
ed feb2 dot
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COpartnership Notice.

T HAVE this day admitted AMOS L. NlLLETT
i as equal partner in my Grocery business
Hereafter the business will be conducted under the
style and name of WILSON & MILLETr At the
old stand, 372 Congress street.
WILLIAM L. WILSON
Portland, Jan. ], 1854. jan2-lw teodu
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e1-The alarm Of fire Saturday night was
caused by the burning out Of a chimney in
house on the continuation of Cumberland
street.
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Adnjnistrator,s SaIc.

Rf virtue of alcense from the Judge of Probate
~ OF Cumberland County. shall sell at pirate
sale, on Saturday, March IL. 1854, at ten O'Clock
A. NJ. at the Office of IL l.. Deane, No Iii Middle
street, Portland the real estate belonging to the ss
tate of Chas ID. Winslow. late of Island Pond Yer
mont, deceased and situated in Westbrook and
Portland, SIS follows viz:
lot OF land with the buildings thereon, situate
on the Papissic road, so called. in Westbrook and
containing five acres and hfiy rods.
One.seventh part in common and undivided of
another lot on the same road. containing and
half acres, and buildings thereon.
One-serenth part of lot ON Rocky Hill, so called,
in Westbrook, containing six acres in common and
Undivided.
Also. one-twenty first part of certain lot in CON-
mon and undivided, on northerly sile of Congress
and near Oak street in Portland with buildings
thereon.
For further particulars apply to ii. p. DEANK, or
to the subscriber Mt Gorham
NATHAN WINSL0W. Administrator.
feb5 eod3w
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For Coughs. Geld. and C...u~p si...

VVBE Vegetable Pulmonary Balsam is the most
Il highly approved medicine ever discovered. IL
hds stood the best Of all tests. Time having had an
recommended by our best physiciaas, our most emil
nent citizens, the Press. the Trade in fact by all
who know it, For certificates, which can be given
to almost any extent, soc wrappers to each bottle
The proprietors will cheerfully refund the money II
not emit rely satisfactory Price 90 cents and le: the
large bottles much the cheapest. Be careful to gef
fhe genuine. which is prepared only by REED, cur.
TER CO., Wholesale Druggists. Boston. Sold In
Portland by dealers generally.
Il. IL. HAY, Druggist, corner Middle and Free
streets. Wholesale Agent. does isd0up
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a. The Temperance meeting notified to
be held at the City Hall this evening is post
poned.
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Good News for the Unfortunate.
THE LONG SOUGHT FOR
DISC OFFERED At LAST.
Cherokee Remedy
CHEROKEE INJECTION.

Cherokee INJECTION.
COMPOUNDED PROM Roore, sARKs AND LAWS
CHEROKEE REMEDY. the great Indian Diu.
retic all diseases of the Urinary Organs such
Is Incontnence Of the Urine. Inflammation Of the
Kidneys. Stone in the Bladder, Structure, Gravel,
elect. Gonorrhea. and is especially recomme nded in
those cases of Flaor Albss, Tor Whites in Females)
where all the old nauseous medicines have failed.
Itis prepared in highly concentrated form, the
dose only being from to two teaspooniuls three
times per day.
1t is duretc and Alternative in ito action purify ing
and cleansing the blood causing to flow in all its
original purity and vgor; thus removing from the
system all pernicous which have induced dis.
ease.
CHEROKEE INJECTION 10 intended as an ally
or assistant to the CHEROKEE REMED y. and
should be used in conjunction with that medicine in
all casesof Gon0rrheo, elect, Fluor Abss Whifes
Its effects healing. soothing and demulcent;
moving all scalding heat, choadee and pain. instead
of the burning and almost uncomfortable pain that is
experienced with nearly all the cheap quack irjec-
fions.
BY the use of the CHEROKEE REMEDY and
CHEROKEE EyJEcT1ON-the two medicines at
the time-all improper discharges are removed.
and the weakened organs are speedily restored TO
full vigor and strength.
For full particulars get our pamphlet from any
drug storcjn the country, or write us and we will
mail free to any address, a full treatise.
Price. CHEROKEE REMEDY, 50 per bottle, or
three bottles for S5.
Price, CHEROKEE INJECTION, q Per bottle,
or three bottles for S.
Sent by Express to any address ON receipt Of the
price.
Sold by all druggists, everywhere.
DIR. w. r.. MERwIN & Co.,
SOLE PERPETRATORS,
No. 80 Liberty ST.. New York.
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JOHNS, COAL.

JOHNS, COAL,
1Sn TONS Stove size. at 1875 Commercial St.,
fCO Richardson's Wharf Portland.
The Undersigned has sold the Johns Coal for nine
years last past. II has given general satisfaction.
Where there Is fair draft, no coal excels for
cooking use.
EY-All coal sent from this wharf will be sent in
good order, carefully picked and screened.
Other varieties, to witt
LEHIGH, Sugar Loaf, Hazleton and Old Lehigh
Nav. Company's.
sCHUYLkILL, wv. ASH Losust Mountain.
RED ASH, the genuine FRANKLIN COAL, also
the Diamond.
CHESTNUT COAL. fJohns) well screened;
price s9.50-good for small stoves, or where the
draft can be readily checked,
Gu CUMBERLAND COAL. prime article for
Smiths use.
janis iseodf JAMES III. BAKER.
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MA TIERS ABOUT TOWN.
Supreme Judicial Court.
DAVIS, J.-rREs1nING.

DAVIS, J.-PRESIDING.
SATURDAY. The case of Allard ct al VS..
inhabitants of Standish was given to the jury
who had not agreed upon verdict at the ad-
tournament.
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N O @ r.

II N compliance with the statute make the follow.
IN statement OF the condition of the Westbrook
Manufacturing Company, Jan. Is. 1854 viz:
Assessments voted by the Company and
paid in 100000
existing, 100000
Amount due from the Company, $1,000
Amount invested in real estate machinery
and other fixtures az 900
The last valuation affixed by the assessors
to the real estate, az 100
Aggregate value affixed to all the taxable
property of the Corporation. eo.lao
RENSSELAER, CRAM Treas.
CUMBERLAND, SIS. Jan. %, 1854
Personally appeared Rensselaer, Cram and made
oath that the above statement by him subscribed is
true, to the best of his knowledge and belief
jan2I dlaw3w
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MISCELLANEOUS.
anson Block, Middle ST., No. IeI.

Scholarships good in any part of the United States
the Principal has had 20 years experienced is always
on the spot, and attends to his business; and prom
ises, during the past IL years, pains shall be
spared ia the future. Five hundred references Of
the first class business men, with many others of this
city will 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 Bartletts
Plan, the founder of Commercial Colleges strictly
adhered to as regards not copying. Certain timer
will be devoted to Commercial Law eluchations-
Come all who have failed to be taught Q business
handwriting and will guarantee to you success
Applicatiogssoliciedf for Accountants. Separated
struction given. Students enter any time. Sep
srate 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 viii be avoided please call. or address
the Principal. R.N.BROWN.
Portland. Oct.2, 1868 oc29 cod &eow1y
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Dissolution.

1yHE Copartnershp heretofore existing between
Il the subscribers is this day dissolved BY mutual
consent. &C. HANSON is authorized TO settle the
affairs of the late firm. VIC HANSON.
ELIJAH vARNEY
Portland Feb, 3, 1864.
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TO THE AFFLICTEDf
DIR. w. N. DEFINING,
Medical Electrician,
No. N Clapp's Block.

CORNkR OFCONGRkSS AND FIN STRBETS
MOULD respectfully announce to the eiti,sns Of
w Portland and vicinity. that he has permnnent-
X located IN this city. During the eleven months
that se have been in tom we have cured some Of
the worst forms Of disease in persons who have tried
other forms Of treatmcnt in vain, and CURING pa
ssked do they stay cureds To answer this question
We will say that all that do not stay Gu ed We Win
DR.. D. has been practical Electrician for twenty.
one years and 70 Also regular graduated physician
Electricity il perfectly adapted 70 chronic dssssss
In the head, neck extremities Consumption when
In the acute stages or where the unes are not ALLY
involved; acute or chronic rheumatism scroiula hip
diseases white swellings spinal diseases curvature
Of tho spine, contracted mssclss, distorted limbs.
palsy or paralysis. St. vitas' Dance deafness sfsn.
Ssses sSa Il ,:es ss
tis. ss,is..Iss Of ths sA;ss "A II ss.s q S.sis
ny H1ectr1c1ty
leap With JOY and move Win the agility sat :'sssis
bitten limbs restored. the uneouth dsssrnitiss r.
moved; faintness converted to vigor, weakness 10
strength; the blind made 70 sss deaft hear ana
youth are oblitsratsd the occsSnss ar nsf.rs lits
prsvsntsd the eslanities o. old ass obvistsd. sai
IN active circulation maintained.
LADIES
Who have cold hands and fsss; weak ssenaehs
lame and weak backs; nervous and sick headaehe;
disxiness and swimming In the head, with indircs.
ton and constipation Of the bowels; pain in the sds
and back; leucorrh@a, Tor vhitcs); hlling Of the
womb with internal eancers; tumors, pclypus. and
Al that long train os dissases viii ind In Electric
too profuse menstruaion, and al Of those long line
Of troubles with young ladies. Electricity d certain
specific, and will In short time restore ths snlkree
to the vigor Of health.
~ We Aave an Electro CAemical lpparafus for
extracting Mineral Poison rum the sysfeu such A.
Mercury. Anthony, Arsenic. &c. Hundreds Who
are troubled with sid joints, weak backs and van
Gus other difHcultes, the direct causs Of which, n
nine out OF ten Il the eject Of posonous rrss
oan be restored to natural strength aad vgeF b IL
zee Of from ave TO eight Bafhs
Q; and 70 =. u.
Consultation YYso. lvlk ia.st
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Notice,

Notice.
The business will be conducted by
Messrs. v. G. HANSON 4 CO,
At the Old Stand, 1l6 Middle Street,
Whore can be found
Boots, Shoes, Rubbers & Leather Goods,
adapted Tor the wholesale and retail trade.
feb4 d3w v. c. HANSON co.
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L. F. PINGREE,
PATTERN & MODEL MAKER,
Machinist and Millwright,
No. 81 Union Street, Portland.

Special attention given to all kinds of Wood Work
In his line. including Hatters', Printers Surgeons
Shoe Makers, Artists, and general miscellaneous
nov20 3m3aw&e COW
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EXECUTIVE MANSION.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Z.
Ihe following executive order has just been
printed and promulgated:
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
Washington, 26th January, 1854.
/, Abraham Lincoln, President of the Unit
ed States, having seen and considered the adj
ditional regulations Of trade prescribed by the
Secretary of the Treasury, and numbered 81
80, 80, "a, IS and So, do hereby approve the
same. And further declare and order that
all property brought in for sale in good faith,
and actually sold in pursuance of said regula-
tons t52, 50. "a, IS and 56) after the same
shall have taken effect and come in full force,
as provided in regulation So, shall be exempt
from conncation or forfeiture to the United
States. lSigned) ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
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N OF &c e.

MR.. SIMMONS. who has had twenty-five years
w experience in the
Maiden Dye House,
and comes highly recommended by the Barretts,
VII take charge of the Dyeing depart ment at the
PORTLAND DYE HOUSE,
corner Of PrebIe and Portland Street,
EH-0nice. No ~ Exchange street.
feb6 eod2m' A. FOSTER, Proprietor.