The Portland daily press., 1865-05-03

ten miles from Athens, containing one hundred and
Eve acres Of land. A large number Of wells are
successfully worked in the vicinity, some Of which
are paying handsome dividends. This company pro-
pose to commence operations ut once, and entertain
no doubt that at early day they viii be able to
pay a handsome per centage on the investment
The known ability and commercial standing Of the
officers Of this company afford sufficient guaranty
that the affairs will be conducted in manner to Sc
cure the confidence Of those who are disposed to in
vest in it. ,s t.i-
The tract Of land adjoining the property Of this
company has passed into the hands Of capitalists,
who have sent out an experienced superintendent to
commence operations, and their frst order for ma
chinery was SIS, 600. Our property has been exam
ined under instructions from Dr. A A. Hayes. State
Assayer Of Massachusetts,, who prcnounces the COAL
which is in abundance, to be Of the best quality,
yielding eighty gallons Of oil to the ton, and has
doubt nom the location and position Of the proper
IT, that 1t will be found valuable in the production
Of oil. Most companies have to pay very high pri-
ces for their coal, all Of which saye oil can be
manufactured from the coal upon the property, at 3
cost not exceeding cents per gallon audit is pro-
posed to commence the manufacture in connection
with the sinking Of wells. One dollar viii buy a
hare Of this stock, which Is the par value, and an
b nefts derived from the lands, either by sales Of
OIL land, or products Of any kind are to be divided
among the stockholders, and In addition, $500 900
worth Of valuable, useful and desirable property
will be given to the stockholders as soon as all the
shares are disposed Of The Company adopt this
course for the purpose Of dsposing Of the stock at
the par value rather than TO selit as many compa-
MES do, at subscription price. which is usually
one-half Thus 1t viii be perceived that every
stockholder owning ten shares, for example, viii be
sure to realize a handsome dividend when the prop
erty is divided, plan which is entirely honorable
and in all respects perfectly legal. sla
The property to be distributed among the stock
holders will be equal TO any in The market, and will
consist Of the following described articles
5000 to purchase a HOUSE IN Boston or vicinity.
5000 In U.S. $40 BONDS. Certificates of $500 each
5000 in DIAnoSD Rrxss, in value from s25 to $500
each. ttaa Bust st
5000 in DIAMOND PINS. in value from s25 to $500
lsad each. dd3N mas laaa1 sdT .t
$4,000 In GOLD wArcHxs. from s25 to the first quail
der al ity Frodsham, worth $500.
5000 in SILVER wArcHzs. from SIS to $50. ,o
$1,000 in FURNITURE. in ssss 5q ID h6
5000 in CARPETS, each one to be worth 500. si
$4,000 in PIANO FoRrzs, from $3.50 toa Grand Piano
e4eg = at s6Oo. n zar t. il4
5000 in solid srLvxn TEA sPooxs, from $40 to SIS
I'd +t.ra per Set. 4 $3.50, ,l...a
s5OOoin LADrzs FuRs, in Sets from $50 to an Amer
'i'' ican Sable Fur Cape at $500.
5000 in Ladies' Black sILK. or Fancy SILK Dresses,
80 lat from $50 to $40 each. 81, f1 rl'
$4,000 In Gents Full Salts Of CLorH1Es at from $50
eicn4 to S76 each. s.iea f4i q
$4,000 in Gents Dress HATS, at $40 each. ga y
5000 in Ladies, Dress HATS, at $40 each.
$1,000 in Ladies straw BossErs. at SO esch. i3
5000 in whole pieces Of Bleached Cotton CLOTH
5000 in Ladies' best quality KId GIOvEs
$4,000 in Marseilles QUrLrs. di am 5aea
5000 in best quality BLAxKLrs. f.
5000 in Phelan & Collender's BILLIARD TABLES.
$4,000 in bbls Of FIoUR. SOU
$4,000 in tons OF COAL 10 sal
$1,000 in cords Of WOOD. aboiu
-. " .''l ..79s. 800. aat .I,g 4
e'O00 IN Duno's' OF pure 0's'A-' 50 1ssi q
5000 in bundles OF first rate quality of TEA hr
5000 M :, :, ,u,s,.. :, sue., oal 10 ss' -lag
80 1''' W '- = - ,11e tf 81
$4,000 in different qualities Ladies' Doors.
5000 in Gents Dress Doors, at SO per pair a
5000 in Standard Authors Books. 1aiesq
$1,000 in Sets KrryEs and Forks.
$4,000 in difersnt SEWING MACHINES, such as Gro
yer Z Bakers Wheeler { Wilson's, Sing
erss, and others. . -
5000 in White LINEN A ssIs.i.t. ...fr. r.s I'd
5000 in Boys CAPS and Girls HATS 11r.o
$4,000 in Ladies Sewing Rocking cHA1Rs.
$1,000 in ClooKs of different binds. sr3 5J.
$4,000 in SILVER PLATED WINS. ,a.m
$1,000 In Ladics's GoEc RINGS.
$4,000 in John B. Bakers, and others first class
t4s, BuesY HARNESSES, sl25.
s0Ooo in Open and Top Buggy Trotting wagons
As3fNs'r uainG3f hMaW M
r. ,at Wge ---- -ar.l HaiHH
rv- All orders promptly attended to BY eneios'
ing 81 for each share Of stock, with 20 cts addition
al to pay for Internal Reyeuus Stamp. Certificates
of 6, TO- 70, or any number of shares only require
rs cen stamp.
Agents Wanted IN every city and town in New
England. dmal 51ghcmue9
(. GEORGE #. BAKER,
10 ,eihves12' rREAsURER,
No. 46 Warrington Street, Boston.
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