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The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-01-07
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ing through his fingers. anil ont at the
tips may be discharged again into his
frame, at the point OF contact, instead
of being wasted by touching some other
body. 1t is wise provision of self.
preserving Nature, and thus his vigor
is economical within him, from genera
ton to generation. Founded mon
this idea OF mine sisters, my husband,
who is tailor, and has loSg noticed the
increased wear and tendency Of the
pocket habit, has nearly completed .
new style Of trowsers, by which men
will be enabled to transact most Of
their business with their hands in their
pockets. ! am not permitted to explain
the plan, but it is ingeniously adapted
to the habit, and there is India rubber
in it. Should the time ever come in
our lives, when casting off our cumber-
some skirts, we take our proper position
among the rulers Of the earth, We, like
them. may appreciate and b!esss the in.
vention.o
And with the announcement, anti
that explanation, all seemed satisfied to-
let the matter rest. and as they gathered
up their skirts, the lights were eAtn-
rnishra, and All went home cheerfully
in the rain.
What 4 pity some man could not
ave been present n save,l all that
pala,er by Stain. in the early part OF
the debate, that men put their hands III
their pockets to-to-to scratch.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-01-07

"A novel case was tried recently
before the Court of Common Pleas in
st. Louis. The suit was brought by
John Webb against the Union Tele.
graph Company, to recover sl,O24
damages, which it was alleged he had
sustained through q blunder Of one the
operators. 1t appears that Webb re.
ceiyed from his agents iii New York
September l2 1862, dispatch rs fol-
lows '.Shall we forward salt by steam
or by salt, on lakes,' to which plaintiff
replied on the day following "Ship by
SAIL Instead Of this the company tel
egraphed the message "Ship by rail, =
and the salt was accordingly sent over
the railroad, at an expense Of Sl,024
more than it would have cost TO ship
by steam or sail on lakes. It was
claimed in defence that the blanks for
dispatches set forth that the company
would not be liable for any mistakes,
unless the party repeated tho message,
paying half the price therefor and i,
was further proved that this notice was
brought to the knowledge Of the plan
tiff before the message was dispatched
The Court, however, instructed the
jury that tho defendants, being com.
mon carriers, were liable not withstand
ing said notice, ifguilty Of negligence
Or carelcssnes in transmitting said mes
sage. A verdict was found for tn,
plaintiff, for the amount claimed, will
interest.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-01-07
Soldiers Furnished by the Sever,
al States.

Some one has made, o calculation
showing the number ofsoldiers furnish
cd BY each state according to popula-
ton. From it We see that Iowa is.
ahead, ard We have no reason 10 doubt
the correctness Of the calculation, in
that respect, at least,
Maine gives soldier to every "a.
New Hampshire soldier to every %.
Vermont l soldier t" every %.
Massachusetts soldier 10 every %.
Rhode island l soldier to every To-
Connecticut l soldier to every2 %.
New York l soldier to every Is.
Pennsylvania soldier to every IL.
New Jersey soldier to every 81.
Ohio | soldier.to every Il.
INDIAN l soldier to every IA.
Illinois soldier to every lS.
Michigan soldier TO every l5
Wiscc nsin | soldier to every 10.
Iowa | soldier to every j.
Missouri soldier to every p.
Kentucky soldier TO every %.
Kansas and California not given.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-01-07
Fashions In WoshIngfOn

"Miriam," tho genial Washington
correspondent Of the State Register,
writes the following in her last letter:
s:As for fashions-how can describe
them? Never were they so capriciouS
Dresses and cloaks are trimmed
with epaule,,e trimmings. Everything
is "a la.miii.a,re'. Bonnets ara small.
and very becoming in style and felt and
beaver hats are now worn everywhere
even in New York. The Glcngarry
ha; is the pret,ies: quite eclipeing the
Spanish high crown, and "wings' are
worn on the Glengarry instead of festk.
ers. So that sick soldier remarked
the other day that he knew angels had
been near him, for they had wings.
Curls are all The rage, and hoopr nre
beautifully less. Fashion is just upon
the tnrn, arl we shall nov have the
powacren hair AID gored two breadth
dresses. Oh. 70 horrors. Russia
leather maas..anl belts are.much worn,
and little outside pockets OF leather
hanging from the belt. Gold and silver
/ butterflies are worn in the hair. In
,ratll. so maay novelties have appeared
that stare along 1T the shop windows
ike Chinese, for am puzzled 10 know
what these traps for green-backs arc
mean. tor, SO utterly new are taey 70 my
eyes
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-01-07
Farm for Sale.

THE subscriber offers for sale his farm,
consisting ef forty four acres, all under i'm
proyeinent and we'll fenced, having a good
house eighty rods Of living fence and ! young
orchard npou it.
II is situated ono milo anu half from
Toledo md one mile from the railroad station
Upon two sides Of the farm lies unimp proved
land making range for cattle. II onn also
be purchased. Terms very low for cash.
Enquire Of him iat Toledo
,y5nil ca DUTTE ERElT
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w. Il. MILLER NJ. y.
DR.. y. K. WEIR.

zens Of Toledo and vicinity, that he is perma-
nently located in this place, offers his services
as Practitioner Of the German, French & Span
ish mode Of medical treatment, 50 successfully
practiced Of late in France, Spain and america
lie not only ascertsins the nature Of disease
as asformerly practiced by physicians, but passes
on and discovers the cause, however intricate
he disease may be. Those living Ata distance
and unable to visit him, can bs ssssted by
sending him . clear vial full Of their moning,
urine, from which the disease win 30 asccr-
tained. Female complaints in all this various
forms treatede carefully and con6dentislly.
will attend toau calls promptly. Residence
and office. North wesr Of the public square.
j.. K. WIER'
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-01-07

The t'airo correspondent q the
Missouri Dtmocrat, writes that three
hundred plantations arc now IN success
iul and profitable operation along to
banks Of the Mississippi. and il is ex.
pected that before May both sides ofthe
river will be in complete opcrat' ~, BY
people prepared to labor and defend
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-01-07
The Fly

BYTHEoDoRE TILToN.
BABY bye,
Here's fy;
Let us watch him, you and I.
How he crawls
Up the walls
Yet he never falls
Ilclieye with six such legs
You and could walk on eggs
There he goes
On bis toes.
Tickling baby's nose !
Spots of..rcd.
Dot his head
Rainbows on his back are spread
That small speck
Is his neck
See him nod and beck
can show you. if yon choose,
Where to look to find hi, shoes !!
Three small pairs
Made Of hairs
These he always wears
Black and brown
Is his gown;
lie can wear it upside down.
It is laced
Round his waist
l admire his taste
'et, though tight his, cloths are made,
lie will lose them I'm afraid,
q Ifto night
lie gets sight
Of the candle light.
In the sun
Webs are spun;
What if he gets into one?
When it rains,
He complains
On the window-pancs.
lounges to talk have you and I:
God has given the li,tleily
No such things.
So he sings
With his buzzins wings.
Catch him ? No
Let lrm go
Never hurt an insect so,
But no donbt,
lie flies ont,
Justto CAD about
Now you see his wings Of silk
Drabble'i in the bahy's milk |
Fie !! . 6e!
Foolishlhy,
How will he get dry
Flies can see
More than we
So how bright their eyes must be
Little fly
Open your eye
Spiders are near ky!
For secret I can tell,
Spiders never treat flies well I
Tnen away!
Do not stay
Little file, good dayl
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-01-07
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The Portland daily press., 1864-03-11
CAUTION To THE PuRLIC.

Every intelligent and thinking person must know
that remedies handed out from general use should
have their efficacy established by well tested expe-
rience in the hands of regularly educated physi-
clan, whose preparatory study fits him tor all the
duties he must fulfill; yet the country is flooded with
best in the world which only useless but al
ways injurious The unfortunate should be PARTIo-
ULAR in selecting his physician, it is a amentabe
yet ncontroyertable fact that many syphilitic pa
tients made miserable with ruined constitutions
by maltreatment from inexperienced physicians in
general practice; for ii Is point generally conceded
by the best syphographers that the study and man.
agement of these complaints should engross the
whole time of those who would be competent and
suceesslui IN thei, .rea.ent ana cure Inc mex
portunity nor time to make himself acquainted with
their pathology. commonly pusrues one system OF
treatment, in most cases making indiscriminate
use of that antiqusted and dangerous weapon. Mer.
curry.
The Portland daily press., 1864-03-11
Cherokee Cure !!
THE aREA


INDIAN EDICINE,
coupouSpKp PROM ROOTS, BARKs AND LKAvKs.
An unfailipg cure for Spermatorrhes, Seminal
weakness, Nocturnal Emissions, and all diseases
caused by self poiution such as Loss Of Memory,
Universal Lasstude, Pains In the Back Dimness OF
Vision, Premature old Age. Weak Nerves. Difheulty
Of breathing, Trembling, wakefalness, Eruptions
ON the Face Pale Countenance. Insanity, Consump-
ton, and all the dreful complaints caused by de-
parting from the path Of nature.
This medicine is Q simple vegetable extract, and
one ON which all rely 1t has been used in our
practice for many years. and with thousands treated
il has not failed in single instance. Its curative
powers have been sufficient to gain victory over the
most stubborn case.
To those who have trhed with their constitution
until they think themselves beyond the reach OF
medical aid, we would say, DespairHoff the CHEZ
OKER CURE will restore you to health and vigor,
and after all quack doctors have failed.
For fun particulars get circular from any Drug
store in tae country. write the Propretors. who
will mail free TO any desiring the same full
treatise in pamphlet form
Price 50 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 rRoPRIKToRs,
fsbs sodtwly No. % Liberty st., New York.
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CITY OF PORTLAND.

In the Year One thousand Eight Hundred and
Sizfg.Joar.
An Ordinance Amending an Ordinance concerning
Carriages
Be IL ordained By the Mayor, Aldermen, and Com
mon Council Of the City Of Portland, III City Coan-
ell assembled, as Joiiotcs =
SECTION /. The seventeenth section of the Re-
yised Ordinances concerning carriages, IS amended
so that said section, amended, shall read Iol
lows
Sec IL. The prices rates OF fare to be taken by
paid TO the owner driver, or other person, hay-
ng chargeof any hackney carriage except Omnibus
ses shall be rs follows, that Is to say, for carrying
passenger from one place TO another. within the
City, between the hours of four O'Clock A. M. and
eleven O'Clock p NJ not exceeding thirty-1ye cents
and from eleven O'Clock p. NJ. to four o'clock A. NJ
not exceeding forty-fve cents; for children be-
tween the ages of four and tweye years. if more
than one or il accompanied by adult, half price
is only be charged for each child and for children
under four years of age, when accompanied by their
parents, adult no charge shall be made.
Every owner, driver or other person having charge
of any hackney carriage shall carry with each pas
senger one trunk, and in addition thereto two ari
Giles, such valise, carpet bag, box, portmanteau
bundle or other similar articles Used in travelling,
IL he be requested to do so, without charge com
pensation therefor but for every additional trunk
such other articles are above named more than
two, he shall be entitled to demand and receive five
cents; If any driver other person shall demand
receive any greater sum for their services, as
specified in This section he, they shall forfeit and
pay for so doing penalty Of twenty dollars for
Sec O. This ordinance shall take effect and be
In force from and after its approval by the Mayor.
In BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN,
March 3, 1864.
This bill having been twice read, passed to be
dained. JACOB MCCLELLAN, Mayor
In COMMON COUNCIL, March g. 1864.
This bill having been twice read. passed TO be or
daiDed. TH0S. E. TWITCHELL. President
Approved, JACOB MCCLELLAN, Mayor.
mchb div
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Insolvency Notice,

DUBLIC NOTICES hereby given that the estate
Il of Edward b. Jack, late of Westbrook, in TIL
county of Cumberland. deceased, having been rope
resented TO the Judge of Probate insolyont and
insufficient pay all the just debts which said de-
ceased owed, the undersigned have been appointed
Commissioners, with full power to receive and ex-
anime all the claims of the several creditors to said
estate. SIX months from the fifteenth of September,
A. D. 1863 allowed to said creditors for bringing
in their claims and proving their debts. The Com
missioners will meet at the Office of the County Com
missioners, in Portland, from to O'Clock p NJ. Of
the second and last Saturdays of the following
months, viz: October, November December. 1868.
and January A. u 1864, and in the afternoon of the
18th day of February, and 18th day of March. 1861
for the purpose of receiving and examining the
claims of creditors of said estate.
HIRAM IL. DOW, To-
REUBEN HIGGINS, eom'
c8dlawk wtmchl5
ibon f. Harris, r.
emf. f. Harris. PORTLAN I'd
lec2b Ia w2n
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wistards Balsam Of Wild Cherr
DIR. J. b. HUGHES
CAN BE FOUND Att HIS
PRIVATE MEDICAL ROOMS
No. s Temple Street.

VNHERE he can be consulted privately and with
w the utmost confidence by the afflicted, at all
hours daily, from A NJ. to 9P. N.
Dr. III addresses those who are suffering under the
affection of private disease whether arising from
impure connection the terrible vice of seli-abuse
Deyoing his entire time to that particular branch of
ASrgEISG A CURE IN ALL CASES, whether of long
standing recently contracted. entirely removing
the dregs of disease from the SYSTEM and making q
perfect and PERMANENT CURE.
He would call the attention of the afflicted TO the
fact of his long standing and well earned reputation
cess. -
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Portland and BOSTON Line
Portland and New York Steamers
SEMI-WEEKLY LINE.

The splendid and fast Steamships
[s5n3 LOCUST POINT" Capt. wILLKTr,
ST. 4xIfrs and "P0T0MAC," Captain SHRR.
sczSsz1sz WOOD, will until further notice, run
as follows:
Leave Browns Wharf Portland, every WEDNES-
DAY, and SATURDAY, at4P. M, and leave Pier
3 North River, New York, every WEDNESDAY
and SATURDAY, at O'Clock r. M
These vessels fitted up with ne accommodst
for passengers making this the speedy safe and
comfortable route for travellers between New York
and Maine Passage $500. including Fare and State
Goods forwarded by this line to and from Montreal
Quebec, Bangor, Bath, Augusta, Passport and sd
John.
Shippers requested to send their freight to the
steamers asearly as p. NJ, on the day that thsp
leave Portland
For freight passage apply to
EMERY FOX, Browns Wharf, Portland.
H. b. CROMWELL l. CO., No. SO West Street
New York.
Dec. 9. 1861. dtf
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STORE TO LET,
Stock and Fixtures for Sale.

rNHE eligible Store now occupied by Mr.. j
IL Small, az a Boot and Shoe Store, with an
apartment for manufacturing anu repairing No. Il
York, St. is to be leased for term of three five
years. a rare chance is offered to any one wishing
to enter the business The stock consists of gen
eral assortment of Boots, Shoes and Rubbers which
is offered at cost for 80 days TO oose the concern
Any Information wanted can be obtained of the
subscriber on the premises, JAS. SMALL.
Portland, March ], 1854 mchl eodtf
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Physician e. Surgeon,

90 COURT STREET, corner of Howard, Boston
oO Ia consulted daily from 10 until 2. and from
to in the evening, all diseases OF the Urinary
and Genital Organs, Serofalous Affections, numofs
Complaints Sc An experience of over twenty
years extensive practice enables Dr. NJ TO cure all
the most difficult cases. Medicines entirely vegeta-
ole. ADVICE FREE.
Mrs M, who is thoroughly versed in the afiictive
maladies Of the SEX can be consulted by ladies.
Patients furnished with board and experienced
nurses.
Boston. April IS. 1868. eodlv
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Dissolution.

NNHE copartnership heretofore existing under the
Il firm style of PHINNEY & CO., is this day dis
solved by mutual consent "The affairs of he late
concern will be settled at +. A. Hcwards, under
Lancaster Hall. by II NJ Phinney''
Having this day sold to Stuart L Co. our stock in
trade. we would cordially recommend them to our
friends and former patrons worthy their patron
age and confidence. PHINNEY & CO.
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A REMARKABLE CURE OLA CASE or DRo
SY CURED By MRS M1NCHRSrRR

SY CURED By MRS. MANCHESTER.
This is to certify that have been cured of the
Dropsy OF fifteen years standing by Mrs. Manches.
ter. have been to physicians in Boston, New York
and Philadelphia. They all told me that they could
do nothing for me- unless they tapped me, and as
sured me that by tapping could live but short
time. had made up my mind to 60 home and live
as long as could with the disease and then die. On
my way home stayed over night in Portland with
friend Of mine, and told them what my mind was
regard to my disease. They finally persuaded me
to 60 and see Mrs. Manchester. She examined M
and told me my case exactly.
was so much astonished to think that she told ma
correctly, that told her that would take her med
cines, not having the least faith that they would
mo any good. that should get the slightest relief
from any course whatever; finally took tho medi.
cine and went home In one week from the time I
commenced taking the medicine I had over three
gallons of water pass In seven hours; and nv fel.
low sufferers may be assured that It great relief
TO me. had not been able to lie down in bed 1t
night before this for two years Now can lie down
with perfect ease have taken her medicine for
eight months, and as well as any man could wish
to be, and no signs Of dropsy. 1 would advise ali
that are sick to 60 and consult Mrs. Manehesfer,
even IL they 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
for yourselves. had no faith, bat now my faith
cannot be shaked In her skin In telling and curing
disease CHARLES s. HARMON,
SARAH L. HARMON,
MARY A. HARMON.
Bawgor, .hasns, april ID
oyrIon HouRs-From A. M. tillsP. N.
augl7 In Outnl Al
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HAVE CONFIDENCE.

All who have committed excess of any kind.
whether 1t be the solitary vice of youth the sting.
Ing rebuke Of misplaced confidence in maturery years,
SEEK FOR An ANTTD0TR IN SEASON
The Pains and Aches, and Lsssitude and Nervous
Prostitution that may follow Impure Cotton, are
the Barometer to the whole system.
Do not wait for the contamination that sure TO fol-
low, do not wait for unsightly Ulcers, for
Disabled Limbs, for Loss Of Beauty
and Complexion.
The Portland daily press., 1864-03-11

ONE OF THE GREATEST CURES on RECORD.
MRS. MAScHEsrRR-Dear Misunderstanding .
statement of my case may be of service to others
similarly afflicted, hasten to give it to you.
This Is briefly my easel was taken sick about Is
months ago with the Liver Complaint in very bad
form applied to four different ply sicians but re-
oeived no benefit until called on you. At that time
had given up business, and in very bad state
but after taking your medicine for short time be.
gan to recover, and In two months 1 was entirely
well, and had gained several pounds Of flesh, and
can truly say that BY your skill am perfectly heal.
ny man. JOSEPH DAvIs.
Boston Maine Depot. Portland, Ne.
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COpartnership Notice.

I HAVE this day admitted AMOS L. MILLETT
L as equal partner in my Grocery business.
Hereafter the business will be conducted under The
style and name of WILSON MILLETT, at the
old stand, 312 Congress street.
WILLIAM L. WILSON
Portland. Jan 1, 1894. jan2-lwteodtf
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HOW MANY THO USANDS CAN TESTIFY TO
THIS BY UNHAPP YEYPERLRNCR

HOW MANY THO USANDS CAN TIE STIFY TO
THIS BY UGHAPP Y EYPRRIRNCR
Young Men troubled with emissions in sleep,
complaint generally the result of bad habit in
youth, treated scientifically, and perfect cure
ranted or no charge made.
Hardly day passes but we consulted by one
more young men with the above disease, some of
whom are rs weak and emaciated though they
had the consumption, and by their friends supposed
to have it, All such ases field TO the proper and
are made 70 rejoice in perfect health.
MIDDLE AGED MEN.
There are many men at the age of 40 or so whoare
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. Oh exam
lining urinary deposits ropy sediment will often be
found, and sometimes small particles of semen or
albumen will appear, or the color VIII 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 a description
of their disease, and the appropriate remedies will
be forwarded Immediately.
All CORES pondence strictly confidential and will
be returned il desired
Address DR. j. b. HUGHES,
No. Temple St.. tcorner of Middlel Portland
"a Send Stamp for circular.
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For Sale.

TIME double brick House and lot known As the
L Westbrook Seminary Female boarding house.
situated on Stevens Plains. on the line OF tne FOR
Lot by is rods The premises may be examined
by calling on w B. Goodrich, ESP, near the prem
ises. .ox,-~
No rs Commercial street, OF Il. HAMBLiN: No las
Commercial street, Portland. mch3 d3w
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STEPHEN ii. NORTON & CO.,

House Painters, Grainers, Gluien, and Paper Hangers.
Corner Of Lime and Federal Sts., Portland, Me.
sFsPHHs u. soRTos. Iasdsm. IRA :. BRA oKrrT.
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COpartnerSI,jD.

fHsHE undersigned have this day formed copart-
Il nership under the firm style Of STUART & CO.,
and will continue the Stove and Furnace business
all branches at the old stand, No. III Middle
street. CHARLES " STUART
JanZl dtf ID. IL. STEVENS
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Sold by all Druggists,
AND CHAS. II. ATWOOD.
10 Central Street, Boston,
PROPRIETOR.
fnb1Q and am


100 BoLTS-from the factory Of David Cor
lOO sar Il Sons, Leith-a sail cloth of superior
quality-just received per "hibernian", and for
sale by McGlLVERY. RYAN DAVIS,
jan2l diff 16l Commercial Street