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The Portland daily press., 1865-05-22

81 President Lincoln was tetotaller "a
member of the Sons of Temperance. -
1.-THE bonds Of the negroes are undoubtedly
p p. put those Of the United States will be
Aep. invioiate, II Prentice. ~
~ Major General Franz sisel has becoms
connected as leading publisher and editor. with
the daily and weekly Baltimore Wecker a Ger
man Republican newspaper.
~ nrs% rowers announces his intention of
making full length marble statue Of Edvard
Everett for whom he had the highest admirs-
ton. az M .
B Hon. Amos Tuck, Naval Officer a. Ro..or
sails for Europe by the steamer Asia. this -,
on visit to his son, who is Vice Come, 1e :. !,
Paris -
EThe New Bedford Mercury saws the NOW
bers of one firm in that city, returned an ;ncom.
Of $4,000 each; one oil manufacturer gives in
the handsome sum of SOL 900; and one lady
the sum Of $lss,0OO. These are specimens.
The Portland daily press., 1865-05-22

THE LETTER CARRIER SYSTEM - The
Postmaster General has decided to discontinue
the letter-earrier tfree) system in this city on
and after the S0th Of june next. If the people
of this city desire it, the one-cent delivery, to
be paid by receivers of letters, under the act
Of june Is, 1850. will be acknowledgements
ed suitable persons are nominated to the Gen.
eral office for appointment as carriers, in time
to qualify and enter upon the service on the
first day of July.
As the letter-carrier system has been of so
much benefit to large portion of our citi
zens, it can hardly be dispensed with. A
petition for the appointment OF suitable per-
sons for the one-cent delivery should be i'm
mediately got up by those interested, so that
there may be no break in the delivery of let
tars --s a-1lt
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Municipal oourt-Msy 90,

William Best, for drunkenness and distur-
bance, was fned three dollars andcosts, which
be paid. v1As Il. Il 4
John O'Brieu was charged with assault and
battery on Daniel Jumper. The evidence did
not sustain the complaint, and il was in proof
that another boy committed the assault he
was discharged. s8 eE
Margaret Flaherty was brought up charged
with assault and battery on Betsey Gosling.-
1t appearedto be mixed up mess, one party
being as guilty as the other, and Margaret was
discharged.
John Foley was convicted Of obstructing the
sidewalk, by being one Of groupe standing
on the side walk, to the interruption of pas
sengers, and refusing to move when requested
so to do by an officer. He was fined two dol
lars and costs. Committed.
The Portland daily press., 1865-05-22

MAINE BIBLE SocIETY.-A very interest
ing meeting in behalf Of the Maine Bible So
ciety was held last evening at State Street
Church. The devotional services were by
Rev. DR., shailer. of the 1st Baptist Church,
and Rev. Mr.. Burgess, of st. Luke's Church.
Rev. Mr.. Tuckerman read the annual re-
port of the. Trustees. Able and interesting
addresses we're made by Rev. Mr.. Mckenzie OF
Augusta, and Rev. Mr.. Rodman of the New
Jerusalem Church, Rev. DIR. Graham of the
Casco Street Church, Rev. Mr.. Hewes of Park
Street CHURCH and Rev. Mr.IAllen of Chestnut
Street tMethodist Episcopal) Church, Of this
city. Acollection in aid of the funds of the
Society was taken up. nsi
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THEATRE.-In spite of the threatening as
pect of the weather quite full house greeted
MIR. Proctor on his last appearance in this city,
on Saturday evening. The play went off fine
iy, but the pleasure of the company was great
ly marred by the constant trampling about the
gallery floor with heavy boots, and running
up and down stairs. @
1t is time, too, that a'lot Of rowdy boys
should have an, effectual stopper put upon
their unearthly whistling. If the managers
wish to keep up the reputation OF their estab-
lishment, they must put stop to such annoy
ances; else they will soon find their vacant
seats Increasing.
The Portland daily press., 1865-05-22

Notes of all the denominations named will be
promptly furl shed upon receipt of subscriptions.
The Nots Of this Third Series arelprecisely similar
in form and privileges to the sevenThirtiss already
Sold except that the Government reserves to itself
tn option o paying interest in gold ooin at 8 per
cen. ms cad CT s-l0tbsin currency Subscribers
VIM deduct the interest in currency up TO July 18th,
at the time when they subscribe.
The delivery of the notes of this third series ofthe
seven-thiriss win commence on the LIST June and
will be made promptly and continuously after that
date. sid t3i iI9sl Rftsa ilaaa .fIf -
The slight change made in the conditions of this
THIsD SERIES affect only the matter Of interest
The pay ment in god If made will be equivalent 70
the currency interest Of the higher rate.
The return to specie payments, in the event of
which only will be the option to pay interest in gold
be availed Of, would reduce and equalizs prices
that purchases made with tx per cent in gold would
be fully sqsai TO those made with seven and three.
tenths per cent. in currency. oyel H7l stf
The Portland daily press., 1865-05-22
Fourth Of July.

Mr.. Editor Why cannot our city author
tiles give us a good display of fireworks in the
evening Of the 4th Of July. Such display
would bring thousands of people to the city
and the gain to the business and industrial
pursuits would more than compensate for the
expenditure for such display. 1t is some
years since we have had an exhibition of this
kind, and it is the opinion of many that it is
about time something of the kind should be
got up. Do not let us have peanut celebra-
ZION Of this glorious day. VERrrAs.
The Portland daily press., 1865-05-22
FROM WASHINGTON.

official Report of Gen. Shsrssa,,-- Sher,,sa,s,s
Publication of his Course scstt Johnston
| The Grand ReCtesv-The Conspiracy TrjGt-
re NesC 4n'''esty Proctansati0n-f Recall OF
Gen. Banks.
a-..9s ,,s.ssa WASHINGTON, May 81.
There is the best authority for saying that
Gen. Sherman never refused to obey the sum-
mons Of the Committee on the Conduct of the
War, and that he never received the notice
until Friday. He will be examined to. NOR
row. His official report fully explaining his
arrangement with Gen. Johnston, has been on
file in the War Department iorsome days.
Upon this report he raises his defence against
all sIanderous imputations. He knew moth
ing Of Secretary Stanton's reasons, Gen. Hal
leck's order, or the clamor against him, until
ne passed Cape Henry ten days ago, and he
mas made his report under full sense that he
has been treated with injustice. 1t may here
be stated that Gen. Sherman refused to recog-
nize the rebel State authorities, until after his
interview with Gen. Johnston. When he re-
ceived the order of Gen. Weitzel, while Presi-
dent Lincoln was in Richmond, recognizing
the rebel State authorities of Virginia. Re then
notified Johnston that he would pursue the
same course as to other State authorities.
With regard to the question of slavery, he
has repeatedly recognized tie validity of the
emancipation proclamation, and the laws OF
Congress on kindred subjects, and did not
deem it necessary in order to render them
valid, that he should 30 STATEN the converse
ton.
AS for the truce, it was all to our advan-
tage. While it was pending, twelve miles OF
railroad was built, roads we're repaired, sup
plies transported, and Gen. Wilson was NOV
ing to occupy stragetic points in the South, in
order to prevent the escape of JEFF. Davis.
1t is stated that Gen. Sherman in answer to
a remOnstance from friends as to his former
The Portland daily press., 1865-05-22

rs LINCOLN MoNUMENr.-Mr Gould, Cashier
of the First National Bank, has generously
offered to receive subscriptions for the Lin
coin Monument. Those who feel disposed to
contribute can safely place their contributions
in Mr.. Gould's hands, and be assured the
money will be faithfully appropriated.
The Portland daily press., 1865-05-22

FOREIGN ExPoRTs.-The value of foreign
exports from this port last week amounted to
sS2,079.31. Included in the shipments were
$3.50 sugar Box Shocks, 1858 Shocks and
Heads, 900 Hoops, 100 pairs Headings, lib
Empty Casks, 444,s6s feet Lumber IA, 500
feet scantling 40 Spars, $40 brls Flour, 5 brls
Molasses, s.4OO lbs, Soap, ITO bxs Cigars, and
20 tons Shorts. -n.nl-l..s
The Portland daily press., 1865-05-22

MILITARY MEETING. The honorary and
active members of the Portland Light Imam
try Company, will hold a meeting at their
Armory in Market Hall, on Wednesday even
ing, for the purpose Of making arrangements
for proper celebration Of the ED anniversary
Of the corps, which occurs on the 9th of June
next. 1t is hoped there will be general at
tendance Of present and past members.
The Portland daily press., 1865-05-22

q q, 19laa NEW YORK, May ~
9 Two Thousand bales of government cotton,
day from Charleston. y IT
Al the auction sales to-day five thousand
Daies OF cotton from Savannah were disposed
Of at "a IL 4S lie in gold for fair to infe-
rior. .&g
The Posts dispatch says G. A. Dana has re-
signed the Assistant Secretaryship OF War,
ana MAJ. Eckert has been appointed Tissue
cessor. asea s6 sl4 - tsat
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PoR41AND AVID TIorrIrr:


Nesg Advertisements To-Bav
Theatre-Deering Hall--This Evening, 5.,
Auction Sales-E. ID. Patten.
Auction sale-Henry Bailey & Co.
Letter List-A. I. Dole. g
Dry Goods--Vickery & Bowen n {
For Sale-House No 81 Pleasant at @Atr
Speotacles Lost, ~ e,e-t
For Sale-House No 20 Lafayette st.
Stock Groceries for SaIe-60i Congress AZ
r. L. l., Attention
Beef, Pork and Laid-Thos. Lynch.
To 1nnhoIders snd Viotggs cosl-EdW. Shaw.
Plasterers-Ross Feeny. q
ICED. W. Clark.
Snip Gnanaleiy-O. n. Marrstt. .gsg sar
BOOK Bindery-Edward Shaw. sf-nr
Dry Goods-Oyrus X. Babb. .r
Ling's Trottin6 Park.
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Soldiers Home,

The following named soldiers were admit
ted to the Portland Soldiers Home for the
week ending May Doth: e a4a
Lucius Moody, 18th Me-; VIM. W. Landers,
Co. N, 1st Me. heavy artillery; Francis B.
Coombs, 18th Me-; Geo. T. Cox, Co. K, 18th,
invalid corps. VIM. Ell. PLUMMER, 'Agt.
The Portland daily press., 1865-05-22

REV. Mr.. WTALoN, Pastor of the Third
Parish, preached in Alexandria, Va, yester.
day. At the request OF the Christian Com
mission he has gone South to engage for few
weeks in the labor of love among the soldiers
The Portland daily press., 1865-05-22

L Y. ~ ~ NEW YORK, May g.
A special Washington dispatch says Mai.
Gen. Sheridan has been assigned to the com
mand OF all the troops west OF the Mississippi
River, and will shortly leave for that part of
the country. eyr
Immediately after the review this week, a
force will be sent to the trans Mississippi.
The Herald's New Orleans letter saws Col.
Sprague Of Gen. Pope's staff. was expected to
return from Schreveport with Kirby Smiths
decision on the question of surrender, or 9th.
erwise. A~@b ~
The railroad will soon be in operation to
jackson, Miss. aa soJ ass IiaaaI {
Considerable cotton is coming out of the
Yazoo River. ~ la
The army worm has appeared on several
plantations. a. ow a'rra ~
Gen. Canby's order forbids all intercourse,
commercial or otherwise, with the country of
the Mississippi.
The Portland daily press., 1865-05-22

f Book BINDERY.-Mr. Edward Small, who
has been in the bindery of r. w. Bailey for
seventeen years, has now purchased the es-
adjustment, and will hereafter. carry it on
His long experience at the business, and the
satisfaction that he has given as foreman Of
that Office in executing nice work is sufficient
guarantee that books left there to be bound.
will be done up in the handsomest style.
The Portland daily press., 1865-05-22

NEW SToRE.-Messrs. Vickery & Bowen.
the latter OF whom has been in the establish
ment Of J. r. Corey, have taken the shop No.
2 Free street block, where they have opened a
well selected stock OF dry and fancy goods.
The Portland daily press., 1865-05-22

Presentation Geo. F. Talbot, of this
city, United States District Attorney, has been
invited to deliver an eulogy in Machias, on the
approaching National Fast. on the Life and
Character of the late President Lincoln.
The Portland daily press., 1865-05-22

SODA AND MINERAL WATERs.-Messr
Crosman d Co., draw from an Arctic foun-
tain cool and refreshing soda and mineral
waters, favored with delicious syrups to suit
the taste.
The Portland daily press., 1865-05-22
z-ao LOAN.

These notes are issued under the date Of July To-
1866, ana payable three years irem that date in
currency, are convertible at tie option of the
holder into sleisa al.
The Portland daily press., 1865-05-22

CARTER ZoUAvE TRoUPE.-This celebra-
ton troupe, twenty-five in number will give a
few exhibitions in Deering ball, while the
theatrical corps is at Saco. The first exhibit
ton will be this evening, and the entertain
ment' win consist of parIor concert, music by
the female Brass Band, dancing, feats in the
slack wire, the celebrated zouave drill by the
females, prestidigitation, &c. In every city
where they have performed they have drawn
full houses and received great applause.
The Portland daily press., 1865-05-22

ARREsT,-By order OF Major Littler, Pro-
yost Marshal General of the State, Mr.. Lewis
Howard, proprietor of the City Hotel, was ar
rested on Saturday for alleged utterance of
seditious and disloyal language on the recep-
ton of the news that JEFF Davis had been
taken. Mr.. Howard will be taken to Augusta
for examination.
The Portland daily press., 1865-05-22

The American Illustrates newspapers for
this week have been received at the book and
periodical depot of A. Robinson, No. 81 Ex-
change street 3 ba.l0Ne
The Portland daily press., 1865-05-22

PASSENGERS for Augusta, Bath and all
places on the Portland 6 Kennebec Railroad
must remember that the old depot on Back
Cove has been abandoned, and the trains
neither enter nor depart from there. The
depot Of 1.-THE company is on Canal street, just
above the Portland bridge. By installing the
depot, the Congregational church at Augusta
yesterday was, probably, without preacher,
their pastor having exchanged with Port
land one, and the latter going to the old
depot Saturday evening to take the train ior
Augusta, got left at home.
The Portland daily press., 1865-05-22

MASTER CoKER's CoNcERr. = Let our
readers bear in mind that this forenoon is the
best time to secure their tickets for this con-
cert, at Paine'a Music Store; for 1t is quite
possible that the best seats will be engaged
before noon. We expect not only to hear
some music of high order this evening, at
City Hall, but also to see a beautiful and fash
ionable audience. The artists engaged for the
concert are spoken of in tones Of high praise
wherever they have performed. The pro-
gramme shows that fine selection of music
has been made for the occasion. Master
Cocker sang at st. Luke's Church yesterday
very much to the qualification Of the congre-
cation. aas aassns 57Q4o ais}t5s
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u, 8. J-20 six Per Cest.
GoLD-BEARiNG BONDS

These Bonds are now worth handsome premium,
aud are exempt, IS are all the Government Bonds,
from State County, and Muicipal tor rtion. .0hssh
adds from one to three per cent. per 10 their
value according the rae levied upon other prop
erty. The interest is payable semi annually by cou-
pons attached to each note, which may be cat on
and sold to any bank or banker.
Ths interest at lao per cent. amounts 70
The Portland daily press., 1865-05-22

SEARCH AND SEIsUREs.-Deputy Marshal
Wentworth seized a small quantity of liquor
last Saturday at the shop OF Enoch Hunt on
Canal street.
Deputy Marshal Irish seized on Saturday a
small quantity OF liquor at the shop of Charles
Dumphey on Danforth street. mabaga
The Portland daily press., 1865-05-22
Mnanctat..

- PHILADELPHIA, May 20.
The subscriptions to the 7-3O loan, .tele-
graPhed from all parts of the Union to Jay
Cooke to-day, amounted to $1,916 $50.
The Portland daily press., 1865-05-22

i1.-yls. ilsg asm s NEW YORK, May q.
The Herald's correspondence gives the par
ticulars Of the arrest Of JEFF. Davis, fully con-
frming the official accounts already publish
ed. When the guard went to the tent they
were met by Mrs. Davis en- dishabile, with,
please, gentlemen, don't disturb the privacy
of ladies before they have time to dress. y A II
right, madam" said the Corporal, 1--WE will
walt until you have on your dresses" Pres
emily there appeared at the tent door an osten-
sibly old lady with bucket on her arm and
escorted by Mrs. Davis and her sister. aPlease
let my old mother go to the spring for some
water to wash in," said Mrs. JEFF In plead
ing tone. sit strikes me your mother wears
very long boots, !" said the guard, as he hoisted
the old lady's dress with his sabre and dis
covered a pair of No. l3 calfskins: @and
lwhiskers too,' said the Sergeant, as he pulled
the hood from her face, and jeff Davis stood
before them. A pistol was Immediately placed
at bis ear and he was placed in durance vile.
Only about $4,000 in specie was found with the
party, though several boxes were not searched.
They were brought along, however, and will
be delivered to the authorities at Washington.
There were found on the person of Postmas-
ter General Reagan papers showing that a
large amount of specie had been shipped for
London, which will also be delivered to the
authorities by Col. Pritehard. The latter. with
the prisoners, Immediately started for Macon
The party were all sullen, and Davis remarked
to Pritchard that had they not been taken by
surprise they would not have surrendered
without fight While Cd the road they re-
ceiyed copy Of the Presidents proclamation
offering 100000 reward for Davis Davis
read it and trembled, aud his hands dropped
to bis sides. and with groan he dropped the
paper. His wife picked it up and read 1t
aloud, when the entire party burst into tears.
The cavalcade arrived at Macon on the 18th.
and soon after took special train for Atlanta
and thence for Augusta.
Stephens and Wheeler were captured by 4
detachment of Gen. Upton's division, and Ciay
and his lady surrendered to Gen. Wilson. =.
The Portland daily press., 1865-05-22
NO Contracfors.
NOTICE.

rxyHE s,b sc,;bers to the stock of the Portland
III RoIing D MiIls are hereby notified 70 meet at the
BOARD OF rrade Rooms, on Saturday. the 20th inst,
A o,clock r M for the choice of officers, and any
other business that may properly come before them
~ " PER ORDER.
Portland, May 18TH 1866. mayled2t
The Portland daily press., 1865-05-22


=: -s FoRTREss MoNRoR, May 20.
1t has been definitely ascertained that JET.
Davis and party are still on board the steamer
Clyde anchored In Hampton Roads.
Col. Treat Of Gen. Schofeld's staff, arrived
last evening from Newbern in the steamer
John Tracy, with five tons of archives and
documents pertaining t, the Southern Con-
federacy, captured q few days since by por-
tions OF our forces at Charlotte, N. G. They
were Immediately transferred to a steamer and
sent to Washington. ,a.t.e.-r
----al,i asiA n a
Accident aud loss Of Life.
saag. a PROVIDENCE, r. l., May 81.
Mrs. Abby Sterband and daughter and
Epbraim Harrison were drowned in our har-
Dor TINS morning BY the upsetting OF sail
boat Dy q flaw of wind. d ssI.1
Oomnseros1s. ls5rse
Per steamship Nosa Scotian.
IL. LveEkPoOL COTTON MARKET, May a.
70 specu,asors and exporters The market Is buoy
The Manchester market was frmer.
LIVERPOOL BREADSrUFFsM MARKET Mavs.
riour aull but steady; Wheat quiet and steady;
Corn dull and 3d96d lower; mixed 29s Sd -r-'
LILY ~ - 01OLPROVISlONS MARKET, May g.
s - rsd steady Lard steadyi Tallow dali
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET, Nav o.
ashes quiet; sugar Inactive; Coffee steady; Rice
quiet aud steady Sperm OIL small sales at fe6 ster-
cum quiet and steady. 1c = -
Latest via Queenstown. ,s4n
LONDON MONEY MARKET. May Q. P,M M
xMER IL S1sk S1sff e
Illinois Central railroad shares 76hdl77l: Erie Ran.
road shares 55i@564.
The Portland daily press., 1865-05-22
EagI 3 Hiu Mutual Coat Companv

UyHEs stockhold ers in the lagle Hill Mutual Coal
IL Company requested to call a. 102 Middle ct,
and designate wha size of coal they will want. I'm
medi ate attention { this IL desired
~f PER ORDE l.. EDWARD SHAW, ss9 ie
may20d2w Chairman of Com.
The Portland daily press., 1865-05-22
THREE DAYS
LATER FROM EURO Pr.
Arrival Of the Hansa at New York.


cAaats4 New York. NAV 21.
The steamship Hansa, from southa n pton
10th inst, arrived to-day W
The steamship Europa, from Boston, arrived
out on the 9Th; the Belgian, from Quebec, on
the 10th; and the Lafayette, from New York,
on the 9th. g 2i- t9aaaa
The Propontis put back to Queenstown, her
machinery being damaged. fe-d' litl 3ls
A Confederate cruiser is reported at Ma
Mia. .a a#e asl
GREAT BRITAIN. eae a15
The Prince OF Wales opened the Dublin In
ternational Exhibition on the Och. Ten thou
sand persons were present.
q In the House OF Commons, on the 8th, the
debate Of the Burrough Franchise Bill was
resumed alaaiE 3ae4a l8isara.sas = s.ss..
Mr.. Gregory thought, If it were passed, it
would lead to universal suffrage.
s Sir G. Grey said the Government would not
bind themselves to the six pounds franchise.
Mr.. Horsman said the bill was only an in
stalment, and must lead ultimately to uniyer-
sal suffrage. ZEE ..s,s. 49,,
Mr.. d'Israeli warned the House against sane
tioning any thing like Democracy, calling on
them to reject the bill by a large majority,
The House divided on the previous qies-
ton. Yeas PA, nays 2sS, majority IA; and
the bill was therefore lost. b
The Times says, "We hope Mr.. johnson will
treat the enemy now at his mercy with greater
leniency than he affects. Now that Lee has
surrendered, Mobile fallen, and Johnston has
confessed himself exhausted, the North can
afford to be magnanimous. We don't believe
they will sully their victory with deeds of cru
city. Booths end was too good for such mis-
creant. Most honest men must feel in common
with the Americans, that justice has been
cheated of VICTIM"
The Confederate loan was selling at bald
FRANCE. aAt
The Empress presided at a state council on
the 9th, and afterward received The American
Ambassador. She has addressed private
| letter of sympathy to Mrs. Lincoln. To
The Emperor has issued proclamation to
the inhabitants of Algeria, urging them to be-
come attached to the soil, and to treat the
Arabs as fellow.conntrymen. BE has issued a
proclamation to the Arabs, calling on them to
recognize the DEGREES of Providence; and says
two millions of Arabs can't resist forty millions
of Frenchmen. 3s4;lssr = tl, y ~
air Eos Hi say GERMANY. Il lts 81 sgs.s,
The Europe, Published at Frankfort, has
been prohibited on account OF an article de-
| Tending political assassination.
/ Is-s'' bsfNfs f-41s ITALY.
The Italia says Italy recognizes the Pope as
the chief OF Catholicism, and will always treat
with him upon religious matters; bnt does not
acknowledge his temporal sovereignty.
AUSTRIA. r sa9
Austria declines to discuss with Prussia the
| question OF compartition for the Duchies. but
might do so in reference to Lawrenceburg.
| The Reichrath has voted the budget for a
revenue Of 522, O45, 800 forms, and an expendi-
ture Of 514, 1854 forms. - sglg beT'aaa
r faf 10 -fsi esaal Is du Aelf Zone. ia ~ -
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VnInnhIe House nt Ancfion.

ON Thursday, June LIST, ct Q O'Clock N, on the
Opremses, we shall cell the hree Story Brtoh
H0ssae No. 4S6 Congress Sc. This house is
modern IN 1ts arrangement, finished throughout
there are II fms ed ms, fine closets, abundance
hard and soft water, cemented cellar door, coed
brick cstern, fine bathroom with hot and cold wa
ter furnace, range gas throughout the house, and
gas fixtures 1t has also good stEble. This b
very desirable house on the line Of the Horse Rail-
road, In an excellent neighborhood, commanding
splendid view of the Ocean, the Islands and the sur
rounding country. 1t can be examined amer the
18th between the hours OF and 8PM.
For further particulars enquire OF
E 7cQn HENRY BAILEY CO., Auctioneefs
may20td srf
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Hs Co. Of PCu 10 iS n ws vol saua1S
a nisn Broaer, Green, PuTpe. GAd Red
IN coors of The small sizes can be seen at the her-
osasnttts Exchange.
orders received by i.
s. :. ss'l1o q JOHN O. PROCTOR.
portIapd. NAV I7-diw ~ ..rf