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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-03-18
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 q
manner the patient cannot account for. Oh exam
lining urinary dep sits ropy sediment will often be
found, and sometimes small particles of semen or
albumen will appear, the color will be of thin
milkish hue, again changing to 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 q
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 il desired.
Address DR.. j b. HUGHES,
No. Temple ST.. Icorner of Middel Portland.
ER-Send Stamp for circular.
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Every in ellgent and thinking person must know
that remedies handed out from general should
have their efficacy established by well tested expe-
rience in the hands of regularly educated physi.
clan, whose preparatory study tits him for all the
duties he must fulfill 'yet the country is flooded with
poor nostrums and cure-alls. purporting to be the
best in the world, which not only useless, but al
ways injurious The unfortunate should be PARTIo
ULAR in selecting his physician, it is lamentabls
yet ineontrovertable fact that many syphilitic pa
tients made miserable with ruined constitution
by malIreatment from inexperienced physicians in
general practice; for IL is point gen rally conceded
agement of these complaints should engross the
whole time of those who would be competent and
successful in their treatment and cure. The mex
perienced general practitioner, having neither op
portunity time TO make himself acquainted will
their pathology, commonly pusrues one system OF
treatment, in most cases making an indscriminatS
of that antiquated and dangerous weapon, Mer
curry.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-03-18
No. SO Liberty ST., New York.
Cherokee Cure
THE GREAT
INDIAN MEDICINE,

COMPOUNDED FROM ROOTS. BARKs AND LEAVES.
An unfailipg cure for Spermatorrhea Seminal
Weakness Nocturnal Emissions, and all diseases
caused by self pollution; such as Loss of Memory,
Universal Lasstude, Pains in the Back, Dimness of
Vision, Premature old Age, Weak Nerves, Difficulty
OF Breathing, Trembling, Wakefulness, Eruptions
on the Face, Pale Countenance, Insanity, Consump-
ton, and all the direful complaints caused by de-
parting from the path of nature
This medicine is a simple vegetable extract and
which all rely, ii has been used in our
practice for many years and with thousands treated
it has not failed in single instance Its curative
powers have been sufficient to gain victory the
most stubborn case.
To those who have trfed with their constitution
until they think themselves beyond the reach of
medical aid, we would say, Despair NOT! the CHEZ
OKEE CURE will restore you to health and Yigor,
and after all quack doctors have failed.
For full particulars get circular from any Drug
store in the country. or write the Proprietors who
will mail free to any one desiring the same fun
treatise in pamphlet form.
Price. SO per bottle or three bottles for So, and
forwarded by express to all parts of the world.
Sold by all respectable druggists everywhere.
DIR. w. Il. MERwIN & Co.,
SOLE PRoPRiEToRs,
febs eod&wly No. SO Liberty ST., New York.
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Portland and REV York steamer,
SEMI-wEEKLY LINE.

The splendid and fast Steamships
$@~s-rS LOCUST POINT" Capt WILLErT
ST. n and POTOMAC" Captain SHER.
a1zsSrz-S1s WOOD, will until further notice, run
as follows.
DAY, aud SATURDAY, at4P. NJ, and leave Pier
North River, Now York, every WEDNESDAY
and SATURDAY at 3 O'Clock, p. NJ.
These vessels are fitted up with fine accommoda
Tor passengers making this the speedy safe and
comfortable route for travellers between New York
and Maine Passage 500 including Fare and State
Rooms.
Goods forwarded by this limo TO and from Montreal
Quebec, Bangor, Bath, Augusta, Passport and St.
John.
Shippers are requested send their freight to the
steamers ssearly as p M, on the day that thep
leave Portland.
For freight or passage apply 10
ENTRY FOX, Browns Wharf, Portland.
II. b. CROMWELL CO., No. SO West Street,
New York.
Dec. 6. 1862. diff
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-03-18

Not more than a hundred years ago an
artist painted portrait Of Mr.. jenkins, who
was noted for his frequent libations The ar
tist invited the gentleman's friends to see it.,
and they inspected it and pronounced it ex-
cellent One of them, however, who was
rather rsighted, complaining ofthe light,
approached it to change its position, when
the artist xcaimed-"Dont touch it, it isn't
diy"-"No use OF looking at it then" replied
the gentleman. 1T can't be my friend Jenk-
ins %
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wistard's Balsam of Wild Cherr
DIR. j. b. HUI G HES
oAr BIZ FOUND AT HIS
PRIVATE MEDICAL ROOMS
No. 5 Temple Street,

WHERE 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. IL addresses those who are suffering under the
affection of private disease, whether arising from
impure connection the terrible vice of selabuse.
Deyoting his entire time that particular branch OF
the medical profession, he feels warrante in GUAR
AHTERIHG CURE IN ALL CASES. whether of long
standing 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
fact Of his long standing and well earned reputation,
furnishing sufficient assurance of his skill and sue.
cess,
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A WORD TO Ny FAT FRIENDSHIP horse
car the other day | met six corpulent, uncom-
Portable men, ALI quite sure to die premature
ly. Every one OF them might, in six or twelve
months, be reduced 10 the normal standard,
and enjoy u degree OF health and activity 10
watch he is now stranger is any physlo-
logical statement more seli-evident than that
every fat person eats more than he needs !
And The same excess works oppositely with
other, aud keeps them excessively lean.-
But" exclaims some fat young woman, VINO
would " give the world" TO be in good shape
cannot go hungry and faint lorevTried
This remark shows that you have pthe great
what have suggested. Ii islger aud gone
enter who is troubled wjihee the quantity OF
ness" Ii you wopl6alf at once, after three
your food, eyf0t suffer with 1aintness or hun
days Yotne light OF these undeniable state
-ments, now silly the practice, common among
girls, OF swallowing acids and other killing
things; aud among men, sleeping in tobacco
To re iuce the flesh. have personally known
scores of young women whose health has
been ruined by drinking yiaegar, or eating
chalk AID other iDdigestible things, all to take
away their fat. Aud | have known still
greater number TO ruin themselves with cor
sets. in the hope Of keeping themselves come
ly and Ia shape. / have met hundreds of men
who were besneared and saturated with to-
pacco juice, ohJecis oil disgust TO all behold
ers, terror 10 decent housekeepers, and all
to keep their flesh down. My poor, dear, fat
simpietons, allow me TO prescribe for you:
Rise early, exercise much, particularly In the
open air; battle frequently, rubbing the skin
very hard; bat most important of all eat
plain, coarse food. and reduce the quantity
until you find yourselves growing thinner two
or three pounds per week. Your sluggishness,
short breath and other discomforts will soon
leave you and you will become bright, clear
headed and happy.-Dio Lewis.
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Physician e Surgeon,

Qo COURT STREET, corner of Howard, Boston
90 is consulted daily from 10 until g. and from
to in the evening, on all diseases of the Urinary
and Genital Organs, Scrofnlous Affections, Humors
of all kinds Sores. Ulcers and Eruptons, Female
Complaints, sc. An experience of over twenty
years extensive practice enables Dr. III. TO cure all
the most difficult cases Medicines entirely vegeta-
ole. ADVICE FREE.
Mrs. NJ, who is thoroughly versed in the affective
maladies of the sex. can be consulted by ladies.
Patients furnished with board and experienced
nurses.
Boston, April IS 1863. cody
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An Irishman who was at the celebrated
battle of Bull Run was somewhat startled
when the head OF his companion on the left
was taken off by cannon ball. In a few
minutes. however, spent ball broke offthe
finger OF his comrade on the other side. The
latter threw down his gun and howled with
pain, when the Irishman rushed npon him,
enchanting, "You ovid woman, stop cryin' |
You are making more noise than the man
who just lost his head"
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CHEROKEE INJECTION i.


COMPOUNDED PROM ROOTS, BARKs AND LEAVES
CHEROKEE REMEDY, the great indian Diu-
etic, all di of the Urinary gans, such
as Incontinence of the Urine. Inflammation of the
Kidneys. Stone in the Bladder. Structure, Gravel,
elect, Gonorrhea. and is especially recommended in
those cases of Fiuor Aibas tor Whites in Females)
where all the old nauseous medicines have faxed.
1t is prepared in n highly concentrated form, the
dose only being from one to two teaspoonfus three
times per day.
1t is diuretic and Alternative in its action purifying
and cleansing the blood causing it flow in all its
original purity and vigor thus removing from the
system all perncious which have induced dis
ease.
CHEROKEE IFJECTI0N is intended as an ally
or assistant to the CHEROKEE REMEDY. and
should be used in conjunction with that medicine in
all cases of Gonorrhea, elect Faor 4l5as Whites.
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 qadck iH0ec-
tioRs.
By the use Of the CHEROKEE REMEDY and
CHEROKEE LNJECTI0N-the two medicines at
tho same time-al improper discharges arc removed
and the weakened organs are speedily restored 20
full vigor and streIg 9Th
For full particulars get our pamphlet from any
drug store in the country, write and we will
mail free to any address, full treatise.
Price, CHEROKEE REMEDY. 50 per bottle, or
three bottles for So.
Price. CHEROKEE INJECTION. 81 per DO e
or three bottles for So.
Sent by Express to any address on receipt of the
price.
Sold by all druggists, everywhere.
DR.. w. r.. MERwIN s CO.,
SOLE PRoPRIKToRs,
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HAVE CONEInENCE

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 maturer years,
SEEK FOR An ANTIDOTR IN SEASON.
The Pains and Aches, and Lassitude and Nervous
Prostrstion that may follow Impure Cotton, are
the Barometer to the whole system.
Do not wait for the that sure TO fol-
low, do not wait for Unsighty Ulcers for
Disabled Limbs, for Loss of Beauty
and Complexion
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I.onesum.
BY JOSH BILLINGS.


MI dear boy, aia YOU ever 20 out az hlSnt
anu lean ON the Iense lor nourJ Ia spring Tune
wuen the frogs waz singing In the Inashy
ground, aud the spotted nisht hawks waz
CHANGING ia the air, ia the bats Was playing
Tag, aud gaze up Iuto the heaven at the grave
round moon, aud The wlnking stars, and sigh
aud want sumelhin, aud have yure lie hlled
with the juce oi yure matt, aud not thlnk ov
enuy thing all the time, aud couldn't tell wat
ais yu? Did yu ever steal sl,ly out III Dig
woods list az the sun lei behiud The hi, and
SET down azln i Tree aud dream ov nolhln TN
the twilight ghostess began To hurry past yu,
aud the warIn air bsgin tu tnicken with the
fust dark oy the mite, aud the owl ava oph in
the distance begin 20 kali out the roads, aud
the slippery snakes, aud stil set there Till fear
sot yu thinking? Did yu ever draw yure
cheer 10 before the Old harthstone az the
brands begin tew grow white with ashes, aud
the kricksLs had grown tired oy their songs
an into til ir holes and look Study at the die
int tire, waiting for yure Thoughts tew cum
back from the weary distance aud put yu teW
bed? Have yu did awl this aud didn't know
what ais va? eau Lel yu mi dear boy what
allied VI. il was LoneSuB,! twas yure bart thal
was thinking! JOSH BILLINGS
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Eclectic Medical EnfsrRnary.
TO THE LADIES.

nR. HUGHES particularly invites all Ladies who
~ need medical adviser, to call at his rooms, No.
Temple Street, which they will find arranged for
their especial accommodation.
DR.. H. Eclectic Renovating Medicines are unrival.
led in efficacy and superior virtue in regulating all
Female Irregularities. Their action is specific and
certain of producing relief In a short time
LADIES will find II invaluable in all cases of OBJ
structions after all other remedies have been tried in
vain. Is purely vegetable containing nothing in
the least injurious TO the health, and may be taken
with perfect safety at all times.
Sent to any part ofthe country with full diHections
By addressing Dk. HUGHES,
No. s Temple Street, corner Of Middle, Portland.
N.B.-LADIES desiring may consult one oftheir
own sex. A lady Of experience in constant attend.
anoe. janl d&wly
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For Coughs. Colds and Consumption.

TEVHE Vegetable Pulmonary Balsam is the most
Il highly approved medicine ever discovered. IL
unprecedented sale of nearly FORTY years 1t is
recommended by our best Physicians, our most emf
nent citizens, the Press, the Trade, fact by all
who know it. For certificates, which be given
20 almost any extent wrappers TO each bottle.
The proprietors will cheerfuly refund the money IL
not emit reysatsfsetory. Price 30 cents and L. the
large bottles much the cheapest. Be careful to get
the genuine which il prepared only by REED, CUT.
TER q CO., Wholesale Druggists, Boston Sold in
Portland by dealers generally.
81. III, HAY, Druggist, corner Middle and Free
streets, Wholesale Agent. decS isd6D
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COpnrtnersllip Notice.

7 HAVE this day admitted AMOS L. MILLETT
i as an equal partner in my Grocery business.
Hereafter the business will be conducted under the
style and name of WILSON & MlLLE1r, at the
old stand, 372 Congress street.
WILLIAM L. WILSON
Portland, Jan. ], 1854. jnn2-lw teodtf
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Aads from tire pure Balsams Of Vermont.
N. Il. Downs's Vegetable Balsamic Elixir.

TNHIShonest, standard old COUCH REMEDY, made
Il in Vermont has been used with entire success for
thirty-three years. 1t is warranted usual for
Coughs, Colds, WhoopiRg Cough, Group, Asthma,
and all diseases Of the Throat, Chest and Lungs,
and all diseases tending to Consumption.
We have testimonials from many of the best physi-
clans and gentlemen Of standing, among whom we
mention the Hon Paul Dillingham;, Lieut. Gov. of
Vermont; Hon. Bates Turner late Judge of the Su-
preme Court Of Vermont; DR.. j. b. Woodward,
Brigade Surgeon u s. Army.
JOHN +. HENRY & CO., Projectors,
Successors to N. IL Downs
WATERBURY, VT.
HYPrice 25 cents so cents. and 81 per bottle.
II. ii. Hay and j. W. Perkins l. Co., Portland,
Me. wholesale agents for Maine nov19 d&w20ws
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Dissolution.

reNHE copartnershir heretofore existing under the
II firm style of PHINNEY & CO, is this day dis
0olyed by mutual consent 1.-THE affairs of he late
con, will be settled at +. A. Towards, under
Lancaster Hall. by II. NJ. Phinney "
Having this day sold 10 S uart & Co. our stock in
trade. wouln cordially 9mmend them to
friends and former patrons worthy their patron.
age and confidence. PHINNEY CO.
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Scotch Canvass.

100 B0LTS-from the factory of David Cor
1\IO sar Sons, Leith-a sail cloth of superior
quaty-just received per "hibernian'', and for
sale by MoGILYERY, RYAN & DAVIS,
ian2l diff ISL Commercial Street
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T Fl r 3 r S IT.,

TEyHE Photograph galleries, No. so Middle street
IL Portland having been thoroughly refitted and
supplied with all the latest improvements, are now
open for the accommodation OF the public.
The proprietor is prepared TO supply his former
custo mers and all who may give him call with pic
lures OF every description executed in the best man
ner and at reasonable prices
ER- Particular attention given 10 copying.
A. S. DAVIS. Proprietor.
Portland Inlp 80 1872 dff
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MEDICAL.


Elixir! lixir
DIR. WRIGHT
REJUVENATING ELIXIR
OR, ESSENCE OF LIFE.
PREPARED PROM PURE VEGETABLE EXTRACTS,
CONTAINING NOTHING INJURIOUS TO THE
MOST DELICATE.
TElHE Rejuyenating Elixir ia the result of modern
= discoveries in the vegetable kingdom. being an
entirely and abstract method of cure, irrespec-
tive of all the old and WORKOUT systems.
This medicine has been tested by the most emf
nent medical men Of the day, and by them pronounce
ed to be of the greatest medical discoveries OF
the age.
One bottle will cure General Debility.
A few doses cure Mysteries in females.
One bottle cures Palpitation of the Heart
few doses restore the organs of generation.
From one to three bottles restores the manliness
and full vigor of youth.
few doses restore the appetite.
Three bottles cure the worst case of Impotency.
few doses cure the low-spirited.
One bottle restores mental power.
few doses bring the rose to the cheek.
This medicine restores to manly vigor and robust
health the poor, debiltated, worn-down, and de-
spairing devotee OF sensual pleasure.
The lstless, enervated youth, the overtasked men
of business, the victim of nervous depression, the
Individual suffering from general debility. or from
weakness of SINCE organ, will all find immediate
and permanent relief by the of this Elixir or Es-
| sence of Life
JIota ~ per bottle, or three bottles for 81 and
forwarded by Express, on receipt of money, to any
address.
Sold by all Druggists everywhere.
DIR. w. r. MERwIN & Co.,
| SOLE PROPRIEToRs,
No. SO Libcrty-st., New York.
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HoW MANY THO gs4xps cav TKsTIrY TO

HOW MANY THOUSANDS CAN TESTIFY TO
THIS By UNHAPP Y EXPERIENCE.
Young Men troubled with emissions in sleep, a
complaint generally the result of bad habit in
youth, treated scientifically, and perfect
ranted or charge made.
Hardly day passes but we consulted by one
or more young men with the above disease, some Of
whom are as weak and emaciated though they
had the consumption. and by their friends suppose
to have 1t. All such ises yield TO the proper and
only correct course of treatment and in short time
are made TO rejoice in perfect health.
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STEPHEN III. NORTON & CO.,

House Painters, Granen, Glalier, and Paper Hangers
Corner Of Lime and Federal Sts., Portland, Me.
STEPHEN a. NORTON. jasd3m. IRA T. BRAcKxTr.
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rgNHE undersigned have this day formed copart-
4 nership under the firm style Of STUART & CO.,
aud will continue the Stove and Furnace business
II all branches at the old stand, NJ. III Middle
street. CHARLES II. STUART,
ian2l diff ID r. STEVENS
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rae BOSTON FERE BRICK

Ard Clay Retort Manufacturing Co, Works, 9a4
Federal sire {, o0ioe audWarehsuss IS Liberty
SQUIRE ard Battery march St. manufacture III G
Bick a. shapes and sizes, for furnaces required TO
staud the mo.t inten e heat avs Furnace Blocks
and abs Locomotive Fire Blocks. Bakers Oven
and .-Teen Il use Tiles. { ay orts nnd nece sse,y
Tiles to set them fire Cement, Fire Clay aud kaon
The undersigned will give Their spe la attention
thai al orders for the above manufacture are
ted with promptness.
JAMES DAMON, 81 co.
SELLING AGENTS, ID Liberty Square, Boston.
mch1l eod6m
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STEAMBOATS,.
International Steamship Company.
FIR ST Il RIP
EastpOrt and st. John, N. ID.

So The superior sea-going Steamer
n "NEW BRUNSWICK" Capt Z.
ptrTrrTsaaisss. B. Winchester will leave Railroad
sazzrr-=-zzzsss-% Wharf, foot of State Street. Tor
Passport anu 81. John, N. b every Monday at 8
O'Clock. r. NJ, f. en- and after March eth, until fur.
ther notice.
Returning. she wi leave st John for PASSPORT,
Portland and hoston every Thursday morning.
All freight for st. Andrew and CALAIS will 20 from
Ea tpoTt by ailing vessels for the present.
Freight received up to O'Clock, z. NJ. Mondays.
febl0 Dim G. c. EATON, Agent
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The l5O p. NJ. train out and the o.Oo a; m. .rain
Cara attached. ..s =.
Esree cents less when tickets are purchased 81
the ONCE than when paid in the cars.
oct ~ 1858. dtf DAN CARPENTER, Supt
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ARKMARKABLE CURE OF A CASE or DRO
QY CHRRD RY APo MANrHEcTRR

sly CURED BY MRS. MANCHESTER.
This is TO certify that have been cured Of tho
Dropsy Of fifteen years standing by Mrs. AdRehes-
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 90 home and live
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
n regard to my disease. They finally persuaded me
to 20 and see Mrs. Manchester. She examined me
and told me my case exactly.
was so much astonished to think that she told me
correctly, that told her that would take her medi-
oines. not having the least faith that they would
any good, that should get the slightest relief
from any course whatever; finally took the medi-
cine and went home In one week from the time I
commenced taking the medicine. l had over three
gallons of water pass in seven hours; and my fell
low sufferers may be assured that 1t great relief
to ne. had not been able to lie down in bed at
night before this for two years. Now can lilo down
with perfect ease. have taken her medicine for
eight months, and am as well as any man could wish
to be, and no signs Of dropsy. / would advise all
that are sick to go aud consult Mrs. Mdachester,
evon IL they have been given up BY other ply
sicians. have sent her number Of cases Of other
disc ases and she has cured them also. Go and
for yourselves. had no faith, but now my faith
cannot be shaked In her skil in telling and curing
disease. CHARLES s. HARMON,
SARAH u. HARMON,
Macy A. HARxoH.
Bangor, Maine, april I'd.
oyyIox HouEs-From 8 A: N. tillsP. n.