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The Portland daily press., 1865-03-30
eou. Lees Recent Movements.

The recent attacks upon our forces before
Petersburg are of more than ordinary signih-
canoe. For long time Lee has been content
TO remain inactive; at last, II not content ne
has been compelled 10 remain SO. his silua-
ton has been exceedingly perplexing' gaining
upon his best military powers, and taxing ms
patience most severely. He mas STOOD IL as
long as he could. During this inactivity he
has witnessed with pain and misgiVings the
constant and exhausting drain upon his army
bv desertion, and seen it too, without the pow
ar to prevent it. He has known from week to
week, and even from day to day, how con-
slant this drain has been and the numbers OF
his soldiers who have escaped to our lines
Lee is too able General not to have full
knowledge of all these matters.
Under such circumstances what could he
do? Would it be prudent to wait, Mcclellan
like, for something to turn up?" All! there
was the rub. His fear was that something
would turn up in the shape of Sherman and
his army. With constant assertions staring
him in the face, and dreading the, approach
of Sherman, he determined on a desperate
movement and trusted to luck. The fortunes
of war might favor him for a brief period and
retrieve him from the pressure of his troubles.
There are times and occasions when an officer
may be justified in making rash aud des-
perate movement, and Lee thought the time
had come when he must move or fare worse.
He has moved and the result has proved
tn 4.
temporary success, but his soldiers did not
display their usual pluck and powers in hold
ing what they had gained There is evident
ly want Of the courage and enthusiasm
which have heretofore characterized his
forces. Fort Steadman was captured, but a
short time did it remain in rebel hands. They
were soon driven out with great loss. 1t
seems as If the rebel soldiers, or at least por
ton of them, were entirely willing to be TAX
on prisoners. They did not try to escape when
the way was open for them. This movement
was well planned and II it had succeeded ac-
cording to Lees design, it would unquestiena-
bly, have helped him in his present emergency
But the truth is very evident that Lees army
has become greatly demoralized and discour
aged. And so is Lee himself y o.ss g
We are inclined to the opinion Lee will no
try that on again. We should sooner think he
would evacuate Richmond and Petersburg
than make any further demonstration to hold
them. And it is possible the work of evacua-
ton is going on, and this attack upon our
forces was made to gain temporary advan.
tage and cover up other movements. In this
view of the case we consider the Union victo
ry of great Importance. Its indications ar,
significant and portend good to our cause l
shows the weakness of the rebellion and tina
the day is fast approaching when fighting will
cease and no more blood crimson the BATH,
fields. 9ia iot a
The Portland daily press., 1865-03-30
Ecclesiastical Council,


An ecclesiastical Council, convened yester-
DAY afternoon, at the Vestry of High Street
Church, for the purpose OF considering the re-
quest OF Rev. DR.. Chickering, that his pastorate
of High Street Church and Congregation may
be dissolved,
The Council was composed of pastors and
delegates from the Second Parish, State Street,
st. Lawrence Street, West Congregational
and Bethel Churches in Portland. 1t organ
lied by electing Rev. DR.. Carruthers as Mode
.rator, and Rev. Mr.. Hartshorne, of the Bethel
Church, as Scribe.
After prayer by the Moderator, the docu-
ments in relation TO the case were read, and
the Council unanimously adopted the follow
ing result drawn up by Rev. DR.. Carruthers:
Whereas the Rev. DIR. Chickering, some
mouths since, peremptorily declined to con-
tinue his pastorate and ministry OF this Church
and Society, Notwithstanding their earnest
and unanimous request to that effect, and still
abides by that decision, the Council reluct-
antly consent to his dismissal, and advise the
same, to take effect ON the second day of
April ensuing, which day closes the thirtieth
year of his official relations to this people.
The Council cannot forego this opportunity
of recording their high appreciation of the
kindness of this Church and Society to our
beloved brother, which kindness, though con-
slant from the beginning, has been recently
exhibited in such form, and to such an ex-
tent, as to do the highest honor to themselves,
aGd to indicate the sense they entertain OF the
past services and personal worth OF their re-
firing minister and pastor.
The Council also bear their cordial testi-
to- ha mil Aalf
OF DIR. Chickering as servant and minister of
Jesus Christ-his urbanity, courtesy and good
will to all his brethren; his devoted and sue
cessful efforts to extend the influence and
privileges of evangelical truth in our city and
our State; and his earnest and active SYM
patty with every attempt to bless the world
at large with the religion of the cross. They
confidently believe that the same character
istics will still mark his public course in what
ever department OF Christian activity he may
be called to labor.
They cannot doubt that this church and
Society, continuing in prayer and watching
unto the same with thanksgiving, will, in due
time, receive from the Head of the Church an
other spiritual guide and teacher, whose min
istrations will fundamentally build them up
on their most holy faith, and thus continue
the work from which our dear brother, after
thirty years of faithful service, now retires.-
We commend them to God and the Word of
his grace, praying that in the future, as in the
past, they may be kept in purity and peace
their sanctuary be the birth place of many
souls-and the word of the Lord have free
course and be glori6ed amongst them.
DR.. Chickering will preach the preparatory
lecture this evening at High Street Church.
Tomorrow evening there will be levee Of
4 the ladies and gentlemen connected with the
church and congregation in the vestry. tis~
Sunday morning DR.. Chickering will preach
his farewell OBSCURE. 0z
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Respect for Good Breeding.

MR.. EDIroR:-I can see no other way to
stop the nuisance which you have referred to
so many times, THAT is Of young gentlemen
and ladies doing their spooneying in public
places than to give them the benefit of pub
fishing their names, and if that won't answer
have list posted in the ticket office, and
when they call for ticket refuse to sell them
unless they can give bond to behave them
selves. 1t is a fact that quite number of
our eldest citizens do not attend public amuss-
ments for want of decent respect not only
to the performers, but also to those who 60 to
hear, and, Mr.. Editor, the simple question is
are such things to continue. loa
CONTRA BoNos 10 RES.
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RELIEF FOR MAINE SOLDIERS. - The
Maine Soldiers Relief Association mako an
urgent appeal to the people of the State for
aid to our soldiers in the hospitals in Wash.
ington. 1t is only through this source that
our soldiers from Maine are directly reached
Allsupples sent to the Association 90 direct
ly to Maine soldiers, while those sent tbroupb
other sources go into general fund for the
whole, and supplies can only be drawn by
requisition.
AS this societyis got up more especially for
the benefit of our gallant soldiers from this
State, who are now suffering in the hospital.
tits to be hoped that their call will not be
unheeded and that liberal contributions will
be poured in SO that they may be able to
prosecute their noble work with all zeal and
thus relieve the sutferinqs of our soldiers as
far as possible.
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AMERICAN MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION.
NEW YORK. Mar 4. 12R5

e. ?. WESTON, Esq, Gorhans, Maine.
DEAR SIR:-Your favor OF the 26th came
70 these Rooms during my absence in Wash
ington, and hence the delay in the reply.
The sudden death of Mr.. Pearl will delay
somewhat the full Acknowledgements, in our
paper, OF the monies collected by him but L
am happy to assure you that re sent the draft
for one hundred and fifty dollars, as the dona-
ton from the members Of your Legislature
We have sent two gentlemen to Charleston,
). o., and Wilmington, N. c., to see what can
De done in the way OF starting schools among
the colored people, We hope they will find
the way open for that purpose; and ifthey do,
we shall soon find a place for Miss Gould, either
in one of these cities, or in some of the places
farther North, if she would SO prefer, from
which we could transfer teachers to the new
openings. In the event of such an opportu-
nifty occurring will communicate the fact
both to her and to you. ls. .ss.i5s.ro
3 Accept my thanks for the publication of our
correspondence. hope it may do good, in
stimulating others to initiate the laudable ex-
ample of your noble Legislature.
"A With much esteem, / remain,
s Yours truly, M E. STRIEBY.
The Portland daily press., 1865-03-30
Temperance in saccaranna.

The weekly Temperance meetings held in
this village are rapidly becoming an @institu-
tion." Largely attended, and for the most
part admirably conducted, they are found to
be very pleasant as well as profitable resort.
The organization was effected early in the
winter-Hon. James Haskell, President, and
Mr.. Bryce M. Edwards, Jr., Secretary.
The meeting on Monday evening last was
an occasion to be remembered. The new
BandN-Mayberry's Cornet Band-was present
by invitation, and discussed thrill ing music.
and were, as they richly deserved to be-, en-
Enthusiastically applauded. This Band will
doubtless soon arrange for a concert; and the
people of Saccarappa owe 1t to themselves
not less than to the Band, to give such re-
ception as win be alike honorable to the citi-
zens and profitable to the Band. @ 1seae
Another very pleasing feature of the occa-
sion was the reading of paper by Mrs. r.
M. Ray, in an admirable manner, under the
direction of the ladies. Although the articles
were mainly facetious, yet they kept promi-
nently in view the special object of the meet.
ing, and alike pointed moral and adorned a
tale.
In behalf of the young men, Mr.. B. M. Ed.
wards, Jr,, by special invitation of the Socie-
ty, delivered very appropriate and instruct.
i've address on. the subject of Temperance.
which secured the undivided attention of the
audience, and elected hearty applause.
All the services, indeed, were Of cast
which clearly demonstrated that for ability IN
edify and please, there is not the slightest
need OF going abroad, Saccarappa being abun-
dainty able to furnish officers and the rank
and file for an effective regiment in the Ten.
perance host, while she is prepared at apv
time to repeat what has recently been efectu-
ally accomplished, namely, to give KING AIco-
hol Waterloo defeat; or, to drop the tionre
the friends of Temperance in Saccaranua 7 nave
determined to keep forever closed the wretcbs
ed grog shops they have lately silenced and
sealed. g,.t1rreVg anu
Altogether too long have they suffered tho
intolerable nuisance; and now, having risen
in their strength, with sound m, raj senti-
ment, and an efficient law, they have said 70
the illegal Observation-Disclosures shall tho y,
come, but no further, and here shall tnv nroud
waves be stayed" F-uN
The Portland daily press., 1865-03-30
REApFIF1.D. March "a. 1868.

mr. 'Editor:--I wish to make correction
through your papt-.
nave several times been asked the ques-
ton, by gentlemen frol. Portland. "gby I
vo'eo IN favor of repeating +. act to promote
tne safety of trayel on railroads.
1Aere were two men in the Ho,@e by the
name Oh Eaton. M. M. Eaton, of PlyAouth.
was Inc member who voted in favor of rep,,l-
ing tnat Act" as you will see by referring to
.ne records. was called away from the cap
ltai tne Friday previous to the vote being
taken, and did not return till the next Mon.
day. Yours truly.
The Portland daily press., 1865-03-30

~ u IN a Ill NEW YORK, March 30.
On Sunday President Lincoln, Gen. Grant
and Admiral Porter reviewed two corps of
the army, and witnessed the crossing of the
James by Sheridan's cavalry. ~
It's reported that the detention OF Presi-
dent Lincoln at City Point may result in his
arranging with Gen. Grant for the reception
and consideration of peace propositions from
Gen. Lee. ..,,.-9l
The Times dispatch says the general belief
that Lee has sent a considerable force from
Richmond to reinforce Johnston, is erroneous.
Lee cannot afford to weaken his lines about
Petersburg and Richmond, and has not done
so. This Gen. Grant was fully assured of, and
the fighting on Saturday proved it.
The Portland daily press., 1865-03-30

DR.. HARVEY. Having sold out my busi.
ness in Boston, have permanently located Port
land, Me- where shall pay particular attention to
thetreatment of Chronic Complaints with my new
Chemical Remedies.
have cured hundreds Of cases after all other rem.
edies have failad. ea.Ffre 7Yor.-,
= Consultation Free Office gal Congress Stree,
Office hours from to Il A. NJ, andfrom to 9 r.
II, feb2ldtf
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state Of Maine.

AUGUSTA. March IS, 1876,
In compl anoe with the provisions of the seventh
Section ola Act passed BY the forty fourth Legs-
lAture of this State, and approved the twei ty-
fourth day of February. eighteen hundred and six
tx-fEe enlled IAN Act to anahla the Rank of thie
state to become Banking Associations under the
laws of the United States." hereby give uotice
that the Mechanics Bank of Portland, having sr-.
rendered its charter, has become Banking Asaocia
uon under the laws Of the United States, by the
name ofthe Second National Bank of Portland.
-l EPHRAIM FLINT. Jr., .L
mo @als Secretary of State
The Portland daily press., 1865-03-30
THE HONEST OLD MEDICINE

N. H. Downs Bslsami, Elixir. for Coughs. Colds
Whooping Cough, and all diseases ofthe throat,
chest and lungr, 20, .4 ~ q
See circulars to- certificates from Hon. Pau Dill
linghim, Hon. Bates Turner, late Judge Of the su.
prems Court of Vernon; Dr.. j. B. woodward,
Surgeon for the Vermont Militia. % s
Sold by all dealers in Medicines. John F Henry
Waterbury, VT, Proprietor.
mar8Odl0w swift
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N airline n JEW
eoRT or PORTRAYED.

.H.ffIr.r
-<t ARRIVED. ~ tfel
Steamhip Damascus (Brl Watts. Liverpool 10th
via Londonderry Lat AZ 60. lon 81 OF w. passed IS
Peruvian, bound East
Steamer Montreal, Lscomb, Boston.
Der4ne Mary Libby. Libby, Cardenas
Brig Anna ID Torrey, Haskell. Cardenas.
Brig VIM Dresser Hatch, New York. 0..I
Brig Geo Burnham, Mountfort, Boston.
Sch John Fraser. (Br) Brannan, Cardenas.
Sch =, n S Itals Kane, Boston. q fiilHwIl
Sch Young Sultan, Barter. Botthfftb;ay.
Sch kmeline, Farnham, Wiscasset.
Sch Tiara, Weston, Prospect for Boston.
SIGNAL for brig. PRO aa
@liA hAAf puL : CLEARED. 1885 no.ssl
Steamer Chesapeake, Willetts. New York-Emery
q Fox. ~ I'D En- - s-7- .,.a
Ship VIM Libby, Bishop, Fortress Monroe : L
Brown. s
Barque Savannah. Stinson, Fortress Monroe-s L
Brown. n8fa q Af u Nss 'i.f - u f ~
Brig Ocean Wave, Barter. st George-master
Sch Watchman, Eaton, Misunderstanding,
Ryan & Davis q 'claf ~ n 7fff
Sch Nevada Mann, Baltimore-R G York Son.
Fox. qf
Sch Ann, Cousins, New York Lynch, Barker &
The Portland daily press., 1865-03-30

- Father Agapius, the Russo-Greek priest
now In New York, will leave town soon for New
q 0,ieans' where there are about three hundred
su.A.onians and others who belong to the COM
- union Oh MS church. He will only make q
snol' visit at New Orleans and will baptise some
thirty candidates. ""- '1' '0'e
The Portland daily press., 1865-03-30
Hilton's Insolub,e Cement,

For wood, leather, crockery, and other substances
is the best aid to economy that the housekeeper
have 1t is in liquid FORM and insoluble In water or
oil. 1t will adhereoiy substances completely. Two
ounce bottle, with brush family package) rs cents
each. Sold everywhere.
HILTON BROS. Co., Proprietors, Providence,
R. I. On receipt of 80 cents, family package will
be sent by mail. Fe tss febTdSn
The Portland daily press., 1865-03-30

9A new locomotive has been patented in
England. 1t is SO constructed as to run either
way without turning, requires no tender, and ia
capable of passing the shortest curves without
difficulty or danger. All the wheels, eight in
number, driving wheels, are arranged in two
distinct sets of fouB with two cylinders to each
cat
The Portland daily press., 1865-03-30

r COLGATE's HONEY SOAP.
THIS celebrated Toilet Soap. in such universal
demand, is made from. the choicest materials
-N-' "7'----AAAS--s .---it----t--e, R-aerantly
scented and extremely beneficial in it's act upon
the skin. For Sale By al Druggists and Fancy
Goods Dealers. jansldlyr.
The Portland daily press., 1865-03-30

~ Mr.. Benjamin Franklin is chief of the
Philadelphia detective force. s 81, II
RA young woman tainted at ball in Prus-
STA from the effects of the arsenic in the green
ornaments in her hair and in the green trim
mings Of her dress.
The Portland daily press., 1865-03-30
Fam for SnIe

CITUAiED in Westb rook. miles from Portland
y on the Bd 'hton road, containing one hu ldrt d
ores divided into Pasturage, Wo adland, aud til
lage Contains large two-Story Brick House very
desirable 'or tavern as there IL no1e from Por..
land to Windham Said Farm will be exchan gad for
city property or the vicinity of the civ A6SDI, 20
J. 3. WINSLoW, on the Premises. mch29d2g.
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MONTREAL, March 20.
The decision of the case of the St. Adams
raiders was given this forenoon by Judge
Smith, who held that their acts were justifia-
BILE, and they were discharged by him.
The prisoners have been re- arrested on the
charge, OF breach of neutrality.
The Portland daily press., 1865-03-30

the exception of Cows. Dana and Kavanagh,
and there is no picture Of the latter in exis-
tence.
The Governor has appointed Thursday
April goth, for Fast Day. HEL1os.
The Portland daily press., 1865-03-30
The Indian. Troubles.

SAN Francisco, March IS.
Advices from Arizona OF February 18th, an
nounce that the expedition under Lieut.. Barr
attacked camp OF hostile Indians, and killed
nineteen warriors. The Apaches continue to
steal horses, mules and cattle. &
The Portland daily press., 1865-03-30

Helmbold's Concentrated Extract Bucbu
tiaaas 20 Is the great Binretic. self r s1
HELMBoLp's CONCENTRATED EXTRACT sARsAPA-
- @fNt aL RILLA THEF 9raa.
x,tl Is the Great Blood Purifier
Beth are prep AIRED according to rules of Pharmacy
and Chemistry, and are the active that can be
The Portland daily press., 1865-03-30

THING OF BEAUTY Is Joy FOREVER.
nose VINO desire Dr.liiancy o. compilation, must
purify apd enrich the bio ID wh CHI HELMBoLD's co
oEsTnATED sARsAPARILLA invariably does. Rec.
0lleect 1T is no patent medicine Ask or Hembold's
Take no other. =
The Portland daily press., 1865-03-30

AND WASHES woich choke or Il Iup the pores of the
skin and in short time leave il hars and dry? 1t
IS the blood and if you want smooth and soft skin
use HRLMBoLD's EXTRACT OF SARsAPARILLA It
removes black spots, pinples and all eraptons the
The Portland daily press., 1865-03-30
iJEvVELRY.

Send me One Dollar BY mail and will sind you
aides Jewery, Long Chain. Lockst. Neck Chain,
Ring, Vest Chain, Bracelet, Gents Chain Pin, Set
of Battans, Set OF Jet Hoops, Belt Buckle, Belt
Pin. Also viii Sand good Hunting Cased Silver
Plated Watch and hahn for SIS. = H a7H. tltn
Address, DRESSER'S Dollar Sto'e, Portland.
Me. Box 1879. mar9d2m*
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FOR SALE.

A TWO story HOUSE and about half an aara of
Aiand situated in Stroud water village, w stbTook:
sM1 mouse l. neatly new, hsvio been built about
more particular description of which. inauire OF
tho subscriber on the premises $4,000 '-4-
mch3)d4w Rrruu IACops
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HELMRoLD' rs EXTRACT OF SARsAPARILLA oleanses
and renovates the blood pures instis the vigor Of
that make disea O.
The Portland daily press., 1865-03-30

BEWARE OF CoUNrERFEITs AND UNPRINCIPLEp
DEALEss endeavoring to di, pose OF their own and
other preparations, on the reputation attained by
HRLMBoLD's GENUINE PREPARATIONS.
The Portland daily press., 1865-03-30

NOT FEw OF HE WORST DISORDERS that af.
met mankind arise from corruptons Of the blood =
HELMBoLD EXTRACT SARsAPARILLA is a reme-
-Aat ruar0ndau,
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r. n Nssls s1 n o. lately delivered by the Rev.
Church, Boston. that gentlsma o oeoona DaptlS'
quent plea in favor of open oommnn soe an sio-
more enlarged conception Of cbr;s,;aO Ons ana
hood. nristian brother
The Portland daily press., 1865-03-30

TO PURIFY, FNRIcH THE BLOOD, AND BRAUTIPY
me complexion, use HRLMBoLD's HIGHLY CoNoEN.
TRATED FLUID EXTRACT SARsAPARILLA. One bot
Tie equals In streng one gallon OF the Syrup or De-
coetion. Z rfrrr W..
The Portland daily press., 1865-03-30
Letter From the American Missionary As

ISOLATION.
10 tile Editor of the Press. Vff 81
The following letter will answer several in
quiries which have been made to me. as one
OF the Corresponding Committee of those
members of the Legislature who contributed
for the purpose indicated in the letter of Mr..
Strictly. Miss Gould is the excellent and
worthy lady selected by the Committee to
represent them in the work Of educating the
contrabands. Yours respectfully,
90 e. P. WESTON
The Portland daily press., 1865-03-30

Stewart Dennisor, for New Orleans; schs HIS e
Ross. Poland, for New York; Windward, Partr-dse,
for New Orleans
n Sid fm sagua 18th inst brig Richards, Arey, for
fPer steamer Damascus, at this port.l
Madras ' NV
Sid 18th. Jessie Brown Thompson. Puenos Ayres.
ward San Francisco ' "N- -
Sid TN Shields 18th Southarn p;ohts Ro for
New York. 'e'
Sid I'm Greenock 18th. Resolute for Auckland NJ.
Ar Al MeIoo1rne Jan .. Eliphalet Greeley, Cutter,
Ar at Port adelaide Jan 6. Australia. Murphy, I'm
Portland, Aug 2lst
SPOKEN.
March 90 lat 80 l5 lon 7225, brig Condor from
New York for Neuyitas.
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TIRE AsURY DEPARTMENT.
..1 TKE ASURY DEPARTMENT.,
OBFIos OF CoMPTRoLLER OF THE CuRRsNcY.
nll.alg Ir Washington, March 9th, 1866.
WHEREAS. BY satis factory evidence presented
Nv TO the undersigred, it h been ade to appeal
The Canal National Bank,
or DOPTT ANunu

In the City oSPortland, in the County OF Camser-
land. and state of Maine has been duly crxanized
under and &C jolding to Ii requirements The oe
tiona Currency, secured by Wedge al United
states DO nds and to provide for ths circulation and
redemption thereof approx Jupe 3, 1884. and
mas computed wiz AL thep ions of said al reQur-
cd to be comp led with before commencing the bust
meas OF, Banking under said Act:
Noae her.f0re A freeman CLARKE Comptroller
OF the Currency. do reby rtify that "Ths Canal
National BGRk RI Portions" Ia tho City of Port.
land, in the County o Cumberland, and state of
Maine, il authorized to commence the business OF
Banking under the Acts f,reeaid.
In stimony whereof witness my hand and seal
of Office this twenty-seventh day of Mare h. 1866
IL 81 +. CLARKE,
Comptroller of the Currency,
NO S4i- mchS0d2m
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In this city, March 49, Clara E, youngest daughter
of George Gushing, aged l6 years. -s.t,.- 81.
EE-Funeral on Friday afternoon, at O'Clock,
ON her fatherss residence No II Watervile street.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
In this city, March 20, Charles Daveis, Esq, aged
70 years: le l1 l.aaH ..-.
In Gray. March "a. of consumption, Miss Sarah ]
Knight, aged q years .N
Bangor papers please copy.l ITG
In Cape elizabeth, March %, Mrs Esther M New
ell, aged 81 years. M
Funeral this Thursday afternoon, at 8 o'clk.
from her late residence Relatives and friends are
invited to attend. Ua III. aareI a..ff.-
In Westbrook, March %, Mr. Samuel Lamb, aged
So years. a- =. L I..t
y-Funeral ON Friday afternoon at 2 O'Clock.
from his late residence. In Westbrook. 600 se