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The Portland daily press., 1864-02-20
Netc York Market,

NEW YORK. Feb. 10.
Cotton-dull. heavy and drooding; sales 1000 bales
at lSdlSQc for midding uplands.
Flour-recepts $50 bbs; sales 10 800 bbIs: State
and Western l0c lower; Superine State 6yl566 80 :
Extra DO 660aG 30; choice do s5ll7 90; Round
Hoop Ohio l5a7 IS; choice DO 40si9 so; Super
hne western 25g6 40; Extra do I0a73 81 Southern
heavy sales 500 bbls; Mixed TO good 25as 90 ;
Fancy and extra l0e11 90; Canada dull; sales
600 bbls; common Extra T066 90; Extra good to
choice 0ods CO.
Wheat quiet and 10 lower; sales $1,000 bushels
Chicago Spring 5id1 81; Milwaukee Club 55lza
! IS; Amber Milwaukee 57ql 80, the inside price
FOR common in store; Winter Red Western 1 646
/ IS. "e'se'
COrn-dull; sales 20 500 bushels; Mixed Western
sY1Rp,ng N ,a store e Is; White Jersey 12o9l "a;
Oats-a shade easier; State sods2; Canada ss0
81; Western slg93, chiefly at aye
beei-in active requests sales 2250 bbls; Country
Pork-quiet and steady; sales 1905 bbls; mess q no
az 90; old do 81 50oi2l 90; new do az y0a23 rs !:
(a2l 30. f.'' -
Bacon-moderatel active; sales 300 boxes At ia
dlli Tor Western.
tern.
Lard-quiet; sales 1850 bbls at l3Ial4c.
Butter-qpet and firm.
,Whskey-quiet and steady; sales 800 bbls at sssa
VI .or State and Western.
sdsfc. -
Sugar-quiet; sales POS hhds New Orleans la,al6,.
Cofee-active.
MoIasses-dull.
Ola hade easier sales of Petroleum at sodslc
S. S~' ~ 49, 49, .
Freights to Liverpool-nrmer; -four Is; grain AID
In ship bags for wheat
Wool-quiet and firm.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-20

ANNUAL EXAMINATION OF THE PUBLIC
ScHooLs.-The annual examination of the
Public Schools of this city commenced on
Monday last with the Primaries, and closed
yesterday with that of the High school.
1t was our privilege to be present at some OF
the schools of each grade, and we believe we
speak the opinion of the experimenting School
Committee, when We say that they appeared
remarkably well, in both scholarship and de-
pertinent. The Primaries pursue the even
tenor of their way with, perhaps, gradual ad-
vance. The Grammar Schools not only main
tain their usual standard in point of scholar
ship and discipline, but show decided i'm
provement. That of Miss Harris on Bracket
street and that OF Miss Chamberlain in the
new Central Schoolhouse, appeared to us well.
We saw some specimens of map drawing by
small girls at the latter school which were
very fine. The school OF the late Mr.. Picker
ing, temporarily under the charge Of Miss
Munger and that of Mr.. Stevens in Centre ST..
are spoken highly OF. We doubt not all the
others deserve equal praise. The Willis
School commands our unqualified regard and
shows at once that under the Instruction Of
its present accomplished teachers, it is an ed
ueational instltT<Ion which we cannot afford
to dispense with. The High School under
the direction Of VIM. p. Tucker Esq, assisted
by large corps Of associate teachers, ap-
peared admirably.
The examination was principally held in
the forenoon of yesterday, consisting of the
classes in the Greek, Latin and French Ian
guages, Chemistry, Philosophy, History, AL
zebra, &C., and in the afternoon the Exhib-
ton more properly speaking, took place, the
room being denseiy crowded. This consisted
of a recitation in Intellectual Philosophy, the
reading of compositions as collected in the
School Paper, and declarations by the boys,
interpreted with vocal and instrumental mu-
sic. The compositions were good, especially
those eyincing poetical talent, while the dec
lamations of the boys were decidedly superior
The vocal music in all the schools under the
direction of Mr.. Gardiner seemed to be at
least as good as it has ever been in our public
schools, and that is no faint praise. Miss
Chamberlain's school made the echoes ring in
the Battle Cry Of Freedom" not much by
reason of their being better singers, but be-
cause Of the fine acoustic properties Of the
school-room. On the whole our citizens have
great reason TO be satisfied with our excellent
schools presided over by as able and sefsacri-
ficing body Of teachers as any city of our
country possesses.
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ount. The commerce. of tbe limited Kinr.

amount. The commerce of the United King
dom is increasing, and while the distress in
the manufacturing districts has been to some
degree lessened, there is reason to look for
ward to an increased supply of cotton from
various countries which have hitherto but
scarcely supplied our manufacturers with the
material for their industry.
Her Majesty has directed that a commission
shall be issued for the revising of the various
forms for subscription required to be made by
the Clergy of the established Church A copy
of that commission will be laid before you.
Various measures of public usefulness will
be submitted for your consideration.
Her Majesty commits with confidence the
great interests of the country to your wisdom
and care: She fervently prays that the bless
ing OF Almighty God may attend your DELHI
erations and prosper your counsels for the ad-
vancement, the welfare and happiness of her
people.
Per Virginia
The following Is a summary of the news
sent by the steamer Virginia which left Liy-
erpool on the 22d inst:
1t was stated that the Portuguese Govern
ment had sent steam frigate from Lisbon at
the urgent demand of the American minister,
to watch the rebel privateers at the Azores.
Marshal Wrangel, on the 31st Of January,
summoned the Danes to evacuate Schleswig
forthwith. Gen. Demiza refused, whereupon
the Prussians passed the frontier, and shots
were exchanged without effect. The Danes
retreated after blowing up Sorg bridge. The
Prussians on the first inst. advanced to Got
tart aud Kerkenforde, and establishing their
headquarters at Gottarf.
The Austrian and Prussian Ambassadors
Quilted Copenhagen on the 31st ult., and the
King of Denmark left on the same day for
Schleswig, accompanied by the President of
the Council.
The Danish troops are reported to be eager
for fight.
The Danish ships at Pekinforde, after ex-
changing shots with the Prussians, sailed
away.
The entire Austro-Prussian cavalry entered
Schleswig through Rendsburg, on the LIST, and
large masses Of troops were pressing north
ward.
The Post says England is in honor bound to
furnish material support to Denmark. ----
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INxTRACrS from "a long isiadsd yaya" of sew
h ELL c. SrRoUr HOWARD SrRour) to SMITH
STRATroS. New York. the same bearing date
April 18th. 1852:
Tour County Records show the whole matter, and
about these there can be no question. l propose
therefore that you send your claim to some Attor.
ney here. As Counsel for the ADMINISTRATIVE have
no desire to conceal any matter connected with the
administration. IL You adopt this course, II would
De convenient perhaps, to notify your attorney 10
call upon me. and will Immediately put him in COM
mnnestion with the Probate Records, and with the
Administrative"
If 1t Is requisite 20 employ "soaK ATTORNEY
HERE" ''To CALL UPON" Strout so that he tStroutl
'i7Riedidteiy PUT him (this ''soME ATTORNEY
HEEe') "iH communications Sciih the Probate Rec
erds and tcih the idfsaisfratrir, In order to get
The DIvIDESp'(on s54.5il-"slN S9' out Of Strcut
HOW MUCH OVER % PER CENT. or THAT pIvIpKxp
81 Is WILL BE LIKELY TO aEALizxy
u. CHASE,
Assignee of Smith & Stratton.
NIB. "TBr PROBATE RECORDS" speak is black
dAd rhifs. lSee report Qf Committee of NINE Tbs
Administrative has already spoken as follows:
This may certify that SRwELL G.. SrRour How
ARD Srgourl was retained Us Counsel 20 adjust
the snairs pen tanning to my late husband estate,
might best tend for my interest and that of the heirs
at law. HK WAS NOT EarLoYKp TO Bry UP THE
CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE FOR 20 PEE CENT.
HIS OWN BENEFIT Had there been assets, he
would have expected pay and been paid, for all the
services which he rendered.
CATsERIxE r. RouNps.
Portland July IL, 1863 ooao rurh&stf
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MONTREAL, req. lvtn.
Parliament opened this afternoon. The
Governor in his address refers to the militia
bill passed last session, and says he is using
his best efforts to carry it out: He is giving
his attention to the reciprocity treaty, and the
attention of the legislature will be called to
measures for improving inland water oommu-
n!cation to attract commerce from the Western
lakes to the st. Lawrence. Arrangements
have been made for the survey of Railway
route between Canada and Nova Scotia, and
negotiations are going on with the Imperial
Government in regard to the Northwest
boundaries. The gold mining interests are
spoken Of and the attention of the Legislature
is called to them. The address also suggests
the expediency Of making legislative provis-
ion for mourning more efficient system of in
vestigation into the causes Of shipwrecks on
the sea coast of the Province. The governor
also congratulates them on the fact OF the rev.
enue exceeding the estimate and the expen-
ditures falling below, but Notwithstanding
these gratifying results, there is large excess
ofexpenditures over the revenue and measures
will be submitted calculated to equalize the
annual increase with the annual expenditure
Of the country.
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Supreme Judicial Court.
DAVIS, J.-PREsIDrNG.

DAVIS, J.-PRESIDING.
FnIDAY.-Asa Libby, petitioner for review,
vs.. James Elliot. Review granted.
oDonnel for petitioner, Hall for respondent
Jane Hammons, libellant VS.. Seth c. Ham,
mons.
Libel for divorce-cause desertion. Divorce
decreed-custody OF child granted the mother
j. ODonnell for libellant.
Sarah Jane Andres, libellant, VS.. Peter
Aodres.
Libel for divorce. Divorce decreed and
and custody of minor children given to the
mother. ]. II. Williams for libellant.
After disposing Of various motions, Court
adjourned, sine die.
The members of the Bar, who signed the
call for meeting, are reminded that it occurs
this afternoon at half past two o'clock.
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ALTERS ABOUT TOWN.
Religious Notices.

Miss Nellie j. Temple, medium, of Vermont
VIII lecture IN Mechanics Hall to morrow afternoon
and evening, at and Z O'Clock
SUNDAY schooiat 81, Conference at II O'Clock.
Zine Washingtonian Society hold meetings
every sunday evening, at Sons of Temperance Hall
public are invited If
Buy ne Truth, and cell IL NOT" This will be the
subject OF Rev Henry ID. Moore's sermon in the
Central Congregational Church. Tomorrow after
noon, at O'Clock Young men will be specially adj
dressed.
Rev A. b. Ellis, of n. y, will preach in
Union Hall TO morrow morning and afternoon.
~ Elders Hancock AMI Prescott will preach In
Blake's Hail. 332 Congress street, up stairs Sat
and Sunday at TO- O'Clock A. NJ, 2P NJ, and "a in
the evening. The public are invited. Seats free
gR-There will be services at Park street Church
tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock.
tx-Rev Geo. A. Tukesbary, the pastor will
preach TO children, at the West Congregations
Church to morrow afternoon at O'Clock. Subject
--"ChIist blessing little children" Singing by the
Sabbath School.
Also, at the same place, at O'Clock in the evening
the first OF series of Lectures by the pastor on
Tho Cross Bearer Subjec.-"Christ the model
cross bearer
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Feb. 18th, 1864.

GRAND TEMPERANCE GArHERISG.-Rev.
James Smythe, d. d., from Dublin, will lee
ture upon the subject of Temperance at new
City Hall, on Sunday evening. Mr.. Smythe
is an able and earnest speaker, and thorough
ly understands his subject. A small admis-
sion fee will be charged five cents to defray
expenses. Mr.. j. Revell of New York. who
has apeculiar faculty for interesting the young
folks, viii take part in the exercises. Mr..
Revell will address an audience at the same
place on Tuesday evening. Those who wish
10 obtain desirable seats must go early.
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The r. F's.-At regular meeting of the
r. r. Society it was resolved that a vote of
thanks be presented to the Mayor for allow
ing them the free use of the New City Hall ;
to Mr. II. B. Brown, for his gift of a valuable
picture; to the gentlemen, who successfully
arranged the decoratings: to the trends whose
Kindness and liberality abundantly supplied
the refreshment and flower tables; to the
floor managers for their efficient service; to
those who loaned flags, bunting &C.; and to
all who contributed in any way, to make the
season pass SO successfully.
Per order.
Feb. 18th 1861
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-20

VNHE Vegetable Pulmonary Balsam Is the most
u highly approved medicine ever discovered
has stood the best Of all tests Time, having had
unprecedented sale Of nearly forty years. 1t Is
recommended by our best physicidns our most emf.
nent citizens, the Press. the Trade in tact by all
who know it. For certificates, which can be given
TO almost any extent wrappers 10 each bottle.
The proprietors will cheerfnlly refund the money
not emit rely saisfacory Price 80 cents and IL: the
large bottles much the cheapest. Be cargfIl to get
the genuine, which Is prepared only by REED, CUT.
TER & CO, Wholesale Druggists, Boston. Sold In
Portland by dealers generally.
a. H. HAY, Druggist, corner Middle and Free
streets, Wholesale Agent. does isdep,
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CITY OF PORTLAND.

In BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN
February 18th, 1854.
ON the petition OF J. Dow & Son. for permission
" TO erect and use Stationary steam Engine on
their lot on the southerly side of Congress street
near Horse Tavern $50 ealled)
Ordered, That Monday the twenty-ninih day Of
February inst, at Z. O'Clock, +. NJ, at the Alder.
mems room, be assigned the time and place for
the consideration of said petitions and that said Pc
titioners give notice thereof by publishing this order
In of the daily papers Of the city four times the
first publication TO be least fourteen DAYS before
hand, that all parties interested may appear and be
heard thereon
Attest: J, NJ. HEATH, City Clerk.
Copy, Attest J. NJ. HEATH, City Clerk.
BIZ dtd
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NOTICE.

CRY OF PORTLAND, Feb. 49, 1864
FNHE Joint Standing Committee on Streets, sc
Il having been directed by order of the City
Council, passed eb. 18th inst, to establish the
gradeo Congress street, from Mupjoy street 10 the
southwest line of Eastern Promenade hereby give
notice that they will meet at the junction Mupoy
and Congress streets en- saturday next, Feb 20th az
said Congress street and hear all PARTIES interested
therein. FREDERICK G. MEssER
febl7 At Chairman Commi tee on Streets sc.
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CofDi 1,lerriuy

Per steamship City of Manchester at New York
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET. Feb. THE
sales for two days 10 0O0 bales including 5000 to
spectators and exporters. The market closed dull
LIVERPOOL BREADSfUFFs MARKET-Big.
higher. Wheat 3a4d higher and advancing; Red
Western winter s8de2 Corn frmer and Sd higher
mixed Coasts Cd.
LIVERPOOL PROVISIONS MARKET-Rich.
ardsoD, Spence Co., and others, report Beef il
steady. Pork steady. Bacon firm. Butter easier
Lard firm at43943 6p. Tallow yver dull.
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET.-Ashes
steady; Pearls Sis; Pots 29s. Sugar dull and un-
quiet
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NOTICE, Order 90,
nAntlaA l. 4

hAApouAkrERs DR. PIT RENDEZVOUS,
Portland. Me-. February IL. 1864
HEREAFTER all persons forbidden 10 sell
II liquor. ale or other intox eating drinks to
private soldiers or non commissioned Gfhcers, in the
citv OF Portland or vicinity
. Persons disobeying this order will be subject TO
the most stringent punishment both military and
ci'i
The officers 10 charge of patrols viii use every
exertion TO enforce strict compliance With the
above. BY order OF Brig. Gen Rouley.
tSignedl j DUDLEY,
febls div lst Lieut. I'd Artillery, A. A. A. G.
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To Builders.

DRoPOSALS will be received at the Zee of the
n Treasurer of the Portland Forest Avenue
Railroad Compan7 III Middle Street, until the Goth
inst. 10 build, near Morrilrs Corner. Westbrook a
stable and house. Plans and specifications to be
seen at this Office
Bidders will state the price for either or for both
buildings: The Committee retain the right to re-
jeet any bid not acceptable.
n. G. PALMER, Committee
Portland, Feb. IL. 1854. eodtd
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SD REGIMENT.-Capt. Herbert Il. Sargent,
formerly of the LIST and latterly of the 10th
Maine Reg, has received authority % recruit
a company for the sd regiment, Col. Went
worth and has opened an Office in the Fox
Block near our own, where he will be glad to
receive the names of all true men who are de-
sirous of cnlisting in this regiment.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-20

SrRATIPATETcoS.-T will be a grand
matinee this afternoon at Deering Hall at 3
O'Clock, 70 which children will be admitted for
10 cents, to witness La Rue's Great War Show
and Wilson's humorous delineaticns. Eve
ming exhibition at the usual hour.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-20

JUDGE DAVIS RESoMINATED,-Gov. Cony
on Wednesday last, nominated to the Council,
Woodbury. Davis of Portland, as Associate
Justice Of the Supreme Judicial Court His
present commission will expire on the 23d
Instant.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-20

DE- The Antiquarian Festival at the New
City Hall last evening, was numeronsly at
tended and the exercises, music, and the
speeches, were of the most pleasing and in
teresting character.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. TO- =
The Star says scouting party. sent out
from Gen. Gregg's command at Warrenton,
captured to-day at Piedmont tweniy-eight of
Mosby's men,
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REaovAL~-Mrs. j. NJ. Colby has removed
her Bonnet Rooms, No. 1923 Middle st. to No.
S Free st. Block, the store recently occupied
by Miss Z. G. Partridge.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-20
Notice.

If THE GENTLEMAN who sold 500 3-l0th
Treasury Note at Brokers' Office, in this city
few days since will call at said Office he will hear
something TO his advantage. fsbls 9w
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Hard Pine Spars.


NORWAY Hard Pine Spars of all sizes for sale
~ by JOHN LYNCH CO.
Feb. IL, 1864, d3w
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New MuscovadO M0Insses.

4 tHEESE, Butter, Box Sugars, Extra Family
~ Flour. just received and for sale by
febl2 dSw JOHN I. ROGERS & CO.
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Notice.

pERSONS having demands against the town of
Durham are requested 10 render a staten emit
thereof in writing to the subscriber at West Dur
ham, giving the date, amount, and when due and
payable b. W. MASON
febl5 div &wSw Treasurer OF Darham.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-20

Bay State Bank, Lawrence, Mass, are in cir
culation.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-20


0nn Nj Norway Hard Pine-can be sawed to
oOO dimensions, and delivered in Apri-for
sale by JOHN LYNCH co.
Feb. IL, 1884. dSw
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Capture of Jacksonville, Flu.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 10.
The following has been received at head
quarters:
Baidgin, Fla, Feb. 9h-To Major General
Il. w. Halleck, General lin Chief General:
have the honor TO report that part of my
command under Brigadier General Seymour,
conveyed by the gunboat Norwich, Capt. Mer-
riman, assembled the st. Johns river on the eth
inst. and landed at Jacksonville on the after
noon of that day. The advance under Col.
Guy A. Henry, comprising the doth Massachu-
sets infantry, Independent battalion of Massa-
chusetts cavalry, under Major Stevens, and
Elders horse battery of first artillery pushed
forward into the interior on the right of the
Sth; passed by the enemy drawn up in line of
battle at Camp Vinegar miles from Jackson
vile surprised and captured a battery three
miles in the rear Of the camp, about midnight,
and reached this place about sunrise this
morning. At our approach the enemy alb
seconded, sunk the steamer St. Mary's and
burned 270 bales of cotton few miles above
Jacksonville. We have taken without the
loss of man about 100 prisoners, pieces of
artillery in serviceable condition and well sup
piled with ammunition, and other valuable
property to a large amount.
tSignedl GA. GILMORE,
Major General Commanding.
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From Fortress Monroe,

FORTRESS MONROE. Feb. 10
The steamer New York sailed this forenoon
for City Point, taking up about thirty women
and children, who have decided to reside
South during the remainder of the rebellion,
They are from Norfolk She also took as pas
sengers the Rev. NJ. NJ. Henkle and family and
three rebel officers.
Lieut. Hatfield, Of the sd Illinois regiment.
arrived this forenoon from Yorktown. He is
one of those who escaped from the Libby pris-
on. He says there are three others at Will
liamsburg, and will be here tomorrow.
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TO THE AFFLICTEDI
DIR. w. N. DEFINING,
Medical Electrician.
No. N Ciapp's Block,

MOULD respectfully announce TO the citizens Of
w Portland and vicinity, that he has pernan emit.
" located IN this city. During the eleven months
that have been in town we have cured some q
the worst forms of disease In persons who have tried
other forms OF treatment in vain, and curing pa
uents in 50 short time that the question IL often
asked do they stay curedy To answer this question
we Will say that all that do not stay GU ed we will
doctor the second tim. for nothing.
DIR. ID. has been practical Electrician for twenty.
one years and 10 also regular graduated physician
Electricity perfectly adapted chronic diseases
in the form OF nervous sick headache: neursIsfn
In the head neck extremities; consumption when
In the acute stages or where the lungs are not fully
involved; acute or chronic rheumatism, scrorala hip
diseases, white swengs spinal diseases, curvature
OF the spine, contracted muscles, distorted limbs
palsy or paralysis ST. vtas' Dance deafness STAN.
mering or hesitancy of speech. dyspepsia indiaes-
tpn, constipation aud liver complaint pies-we cure
every case that can be presented asthma, bronchi.
s, structures OF tho chest. and all forms Of female
complaints.
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Spruce and Hemlock Plank.
ZOO sale by JOHN LYNCH co.
Feb. II, 1854. dsw
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LADIEs

Who have cold hands and feet; weak stomaohs
lsme and weak backs; nervous and sick headgchs
dizziness and swimming in the head, with fndisrs.
ton and constipation Of the bowels: pain In the Id
womb with internal cancers; tumors, poyprs, and
all that long train os diseases will ind in Electric
too profuse menstruation and all of thoss long linz
Of troubles with young ladies. Electricity Ia certain
specific and will In short time restore the sa1ersr
to the vigor Of health
kF-We have ara Hiectro- CAenieal Apparofus for
extracting Mineral Poison frOm the system suea "a
Mercury, Antimony. Arsenic. &C. Hundrecs who
are troubled with stih joints weak backs ard ri.
ous other difficulties, the direct cause of when in
nine cases out OF ten Is the effect of dru "a
can be restored to natural 9Th aud ysor bv ths
use Of from Eve to eight Baths.
Once hours from s O'Clock A. y. to IP.n.;IS
Q; and to p. r..
Consultation Free ivlxfssdt
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BY Electr1c1tv

The Rheumatic, the equity, the lame and the iaxy
leap with Joy, and move with the agility and elastic
ny Of youth; the heated brain IL cooled the ffosf.
bitten limbs restored, the uncouth defbrmsties re-
moved; faintness converted 10 vigor weakness to
strength the blind made TO see the deaf to hear ana
the pslsied form 70 move upright; the blemishes Of
youth arc obierated: the accidents Of mature ufs
prevented; the calsmiies Of old sge obvixted, and
active fcuist iou m