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Legislature OF Maine.
AUGUSTA, Monday Feb. 6.
ENATE.

SENATE.
Read and assigned-An act to incorporate
the Guilford Manufacturing Company; to in
corporate the Cumberland Bone Company; to
incorporate the Warren Manufacturing Com
pany; to incorporate the HargraVes Woelen
Mandatory; toincorporate the Winnegance
Dam Company; to incorporate Star in the
West, Lodge No. IS; to amend chapter 264
of the public laws of 1864, entitled an act re-
quiring the Secretary OF State to furnish the
clerks OF Courts in the several counties, a list
of all persons commissioned and qualified as
Justices of the Peace and Quorum, Trial JUS
tees, and Notaries Public.
Passed to be engrossed-An act incorpora-
ting the Bath Iron Mining and Manufacturing
Company; resolve in favor of Josiah 81.
Drummond; an act to incorporate the Will
liams Fraternity; an act to incorporate the
Shaw and Clark Sewing Machine Company.
A communication was received from the
Governor, transmitting an official copy OF the
resolution amending the Constitution of the
United States, which was referred to Joint
Select Committee.
The bill legalizing the doings of cities, towns
&C., in raising bounties was made the special
order of the day for Tuesday.
HOUSE.
Mr. Crosby of Dexter submitted an order,
which lies over one day, asking the opinion OF
the Justices of the Supreme Court on that an
ticle of the Constitution requiring residence
of one year in the State as qualification for
Representative.
The Committee on elections, on the coutes-
ted case of Drummond VS.. Hedge, for the dis
trict composed of the towns of Clinton, Ben
ton and Winslow, reported that there was no
choice, but that vacancy exists from that
| district
| The report was accepted and the resolves
declaring vacancy from that district were
| passed.
Read and Gssigned-An act to incorporate
the Barring Wooden Mandatory; an act to
! incorporate the officers and members of the
Eastern Frontier Lodge; resolve in favor OF
Jane II. Child.
! Passed to be engrossed-An act to change
! the names of certain persons an act to amend
| chapter 267 of the Public Laws of 1864 relat-
| ing to the jurisdiction of Trial Justices; an
| act to incorporate the English Spinning Roll
er Company; an act giving further remedies
| against executors and administrators an act
to change the name of James w. Leavtt and
4 to confer upon him the rights of Inheritance.
| Passed to be enacted-An act additional to
an act to incorporate the City or Bangor; an
act to incorporate the Kennebec Steamship
Company ian act to increase the Capital Stock
of the Traders Bank, Bangor; an act to incor-
! porate the officers and members of the Somer-
| set Royal Arch Chapter; an act to repeal an
act entitled an act regulating the storage, safe
keeping and transportation of gunpowder In
the city of Bangor passed March %, 1868; an
act to amend chapter PSI section one of the
Public Laws of 1854 relating tc Poll Taxes.
Finally pdssed-Resolve in favor of Hazen
Keech resolve in favor of Joseph Carriveau
resolve in favor Of james Walker.
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ARREST OF A DEsERTER.-Edgar Page
enlisted at Augusta some ten days since
The day after he entered camp he went out,
purchased a new suit of clothes, hired horse
and sleigh and cleared out. A description of
placed the matter in the hands of Deputy Mar
shall Wentworth. The latter has been on the
lookout for the deserter and thief, and yester-
day he arrested him just as he was taking the
cars for Boston. He was lodged in Jail and
will be taken back to Augusta to-day. The
horse and sleigh were found in Westbrook.
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U. S. Commissioners Court.

WIN. H. CLIFFORD, ESQ.,, COMMISSIONER.
Yesterday Susan O'Neal was brought be-
fore the Commissioner, charged with receiv-
ing and opening letters addressed to Mary n.
Neal, and also surreptitiously embezzling $50
from one ofsaid letters. The evidence did not
sustain the complaint, and Susan was discharg-
ed. G. e. B. jackson, Assistant U. S. District
Attorney, for Government; John Il. Williams
for respondent.
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Rssp Yora Markes.

NEW YoRK Feb. 7.
Ootton-h;gher; sales 1890 bales; middling upland
IS.
Flour-sales 1880 bbls; State and Western Sc
higher; State $50 @9T5; Round Hoop Ohio 10 75@
II 70; Western 35@9 95 Southern firmer; salss $50
bbs at 10 409l4 6O Canada 100 higher sales $50 bbls
al 35 GIL 60.
Wheat-1@2c higher; sales 1000 bushels Winter
Red Western at 40; 1900 bushels Amber Michigan
on private terms, and 1900 bushels White Western
at265.
Coru-dull; sales 1900 bushels old mixed Western
at / 8S.
Oats-firme; Canada 03.
Beef-irm.
lork-heavy; sales $500 bbls new mess at IS SOC
81 60.
Lard-frmer; sales 5000 bbls at 1871 q "a; very
choice 23H.
Butter@frm; Ohio 32@E.
Whiskey-dull; sales 500 bbls at 2 3.@2 3Ot.
Rice-dpll.
Sugai-frm; sales 500 hhds Musoovada at 18C0l95
Havana 100 boxes at 2OJ@122.
ocoaoe-dull; Rio 52a@4s; Maracaibo 4494si Java
4S@50.
Molasses-dull.
Naval Stores-frm.
Oils-3ull.
PeCroleum-quiet.
Tobacco-dull
Freightsto Lverpool-quiet.
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DEsERTERs.-We noticed yesterday after
noon squad of more than dozen deserters
and bounty Jumpers, who had escaped from
their regiments, and had been recaptured in
this State. They were handcuffed two and
two together, and were on their way under
guard to Washington, where they will be tried
by court martial,
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-08

THEATRE.-Full houses and fashionable
audiences have been the order of the evening
this week. We are glad to see this company
SO well patronized. Better order prevails than
we have generally had in the theatre. This
evening the plays will be "Waiting for the
Verdict" and "The Irish Emigrant," in both
of which Mr.. Murray will appear. In the
former he performs one of his best characters.
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-08

COUNTERFEIT CURRENCY. - Our city is
flooded with counterfeit fractional currency Of
the denomination of 30 cents. Undoubtedly
some of the scamps engaged in counterfeiting
and passing off this stuff are now among us.
The counterfeits can be easily detected by the
engraving, which is not near SO good as the
genuine, and the bills are trife shorter than
the genuine ones.
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-08

ST. STEPHENS CHURCH.-The Episcopal
Board of Missions of the Diocese of Maine will
hold its quarterly session at ST. Stephens
Church to-day and tomorrow There will be
public services on Wednesday and Thursday
forenoons, at 10 IL O'Clock. and on this WED
nesdayl evening, at IL o'clock.
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Row.-Last evening a gang OF wdies at
tackled house of ill repute on Green street,
did some damage to the furniture. When the
police officers arrived at the house all was still
and quiet, the rowdies having evacuated the
Tromisna
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Supreme judicial Court.

JANUARY TERM-DAvIs, j., PRESIDING.
TUEsDAY.-In the case Of Freeman VS..
Thayer & al-oysters and petroleum-the
evidence was all put in and Mr.. Barnes COM
menced his argument to the jury for the de-
tense. Without concluding his argument court
adjourned.
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premises

SOCIAL LEvEE.-The entertainment which
the ladies of the Cssco Street Church are get
ting up will be a rich affair. 1t comes off to-
morrow evening at City Hall, and we presume
the place will be crowded with visitors. Look
at the advertisement and see if it is not worth
q quarter to witness the show
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-08

STORE BREAKINa.-Th shop of Stephen
Harris, corner of Oxford and Preble streets,
was broken into Monday night by removing
one of the panes of glass. Several boxes Of
cigars, two boxes of raisins and a box of
oranges were stolen.
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PORTLAND AND VIOTNTTY.
NesU Advertisements To-Day.

NesU Advertisements To-Day.
Stocks and Bonds,
Iheatre-DeerIng Hall.
Commissioner Notice. fs
Auction Sale-E. NJ Patten
Butter.
Rooms Wanted.
Look, Looki
City of Por land
1ndepenet Leo ur
Bowdoin College.
Administrator Sale.
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A CARD.-The Association for the relief of
Aged INDECENT Women gratefully acknowl-
edges donation of one hundred dollars from
Israel Richardson, Esq ALSO a donation Of
twenty-five dollars "from friend"
e. MoUNTFoRT, Treasurer.
Portland Feb 12R5
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SnaniaI Notice.

Inefolowing regulations will be rigidly observed
by the Proprietors of the Press;
l. No papers will be delivered by Carriers except
TO those who have subscribed atthe ofhee.
e. No Carrier will be allowed to sell papers on his
route, or to collect money from subscribers.
8 Carriers found guilty sfviolating the foregoing
rules they will be discharged.
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-08

THE reputation of Dr. Burnett is guaranty
of the good quality of his manufactures. 1t is
sufficient 10 say of Burnett's Flavoring Ex-
tracts, that, for their purpose, they are not in
ferior to his celebrated Toilet Articles.
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-08

WASHINGTON, Feb. Z.
The House select committee to-day, made
an elaborate report, setting forth all the facts
and evidence concerning the assault made by
A. P. Field upon Representative Kelly. They
fully confirmed the newspaper statements
yesterday.
Eighty-seven guerrlllas belonging to Mos
by's and Whites gangs, were taken from the
old Capitol prison and sent to Fort Warren for
safe keeping. They are desperate characters,
and it was found necessary to place them in
irons to prevent their escaping.
The fertilization bill which passed the House
to-day, appropriates about five Millions
Among others for Forts Knox, Popham, Preble,
Scanned, Gorges, Constitution, McClary,
Winthrop, Independence, Warren, adams, and
Hale. Also for sea wall at the great Brew
ster's Island; a sea wall on Deer and Lovel's
Islands, and permanent fort at New Bed
ford.
The army appropriation bill as passed by the
House, appropriates about five hundred mil.
lion dollars.
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-08

CONGRESS SQUARE.-At the last meeting of
the City Council, on the petition of Edward
Hamblen and others, the name of the square
at the junction of Free and Congress streets,
where the latter crosses High Street, was es-
tablished az CONGRESS SQUARE"
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-08

THE members of the Board of Managers of
the Portland Soldiers Association are request
ed to attend the monthly meeting at the
"Home" on Spring Street, this Wednesday,
P. NJ, at o'clock.
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-08

Ratification of the Constitutional Anaessd-
nsent by the Legislature of Maine.
AUGUSTA, Feb. Z.
The Legislature to-day ratified the Consti-
tutional amendment abolishing slavery. The
vote in the House stood 103 ayes and 10 nays.
In the Senate the vote was mainly in favor of
it. One hundred guns are now being fired
and the bells are being rung in honor Of the
event.
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-08

PORTLAND COUNCIL, No. |, u. L. of A.,
will hold its regular meeting this evening at I
IL o'clock, at the usual place; the election of
quarterly officers and other important business
will take place. Per Order.
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TEETH. TEETH TEETH

Dr. D. still continues to Extract Teeth by Electric
ity s0ithoxt Pain. Pereons having decayed teeth
stumps they wish to have remove ed for resetting
he would give polite invitation 70 call.
Superior Htectro Magnetic Machines for sale for
family use with thorough instructions.
DIR. d. ran accommodate q few patients with
board and treatment at his house.
Once hours from O'Clock A n. 70 I2M.;I
from to P. NJ and Ito In the Evening
OonsuItstion Free. novltf
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-08

gThe Chicago Times says that the oil re-
Gently Struck within the limits of the city is
thick. almost like tar, and will never make an
illuminating oil, although it is of far more
value for this reason, for lubricating purposes.
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-08

DIRIGo BALL-This grand affair will come
off tonight at Mechanics Hall. If you have
not already secured ticket, lose no time in
doing 30.
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Payment Of Androscoggin R. R. Coupons.

TEVHE undersigned will ray all Coupons attached
Il to Bonds Of the second Mortgage of the Andro-
scoggin r. r. Co. that tell due in 1861, with interest
to Feb l. IS s, presentment at his office in Port
land. He also pays Coupons Of sad Bonds that fel
due before, with interest to June 30, 1854. s4 n
JABEZ O. WO0DMAN,
TT. Of Trustees of 81 Mortgage ofthe A. K. R. Co.
Feb 2, S65 fsb4d&w3w
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Municipal Court Feb. 7.
John Hughes, for drunkenness and disturA
bance, was fined three dollars and COSTS
Committed.
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REMOVAL
DIR. w. DEFINING,
Medical Electrician
Has removed his once from clapps Block to
IVA MIDDLE STREET,
Nearly Opposite the United States Hotel, Where /,

MOULD respectfully announce to the citizens o.
w Portland and vicinity, that he has permanent.
have been in this city, we have cured some Of
the worst forms OF disease In persons who have tried
other forms of treatment In vain, and Curing pa,
tients in short time that the question is often
asked do they stay curedf To answer this question
will say that all that do not stay cured, we viii
doctor the second time for nothing.
DR.. d. has been praotica: electrician ter twenty
one years. and lie also regular graduated physician
Electricity is perfeetly adapted TO chronic diseases
In the form Of nervous or sick headache; neuraRje
In the head neok, or extremities consumption when
In the stsges where the lungs are not fully
involved; acute or chronic rheumatism sc-ofula hy
diseases white swellings, spinal diseases yurvatI
of the spine, contracted muscles, distorted limbs
palsy or paralysis, st. Vitas Dance Deafness STAN.
ton, constipation and liver complaint, piles-we cure
every case that can be presented; asthma bronehI.
tbs, structures Of the chest, and all forms OF femals
complaints. II
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-08

Arrest of Recruiting Officers and others in
Nesc York.
NEW YORK, Feb. 7.
Numerous arrests of recruiting officers,
mastering officers, substitute brokers, internal
revenue assessors, and others connected with
the enlisting business in New Ysrk, have been
made within the past few days.
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-08

Ratification of the amendment to the Con-
stituti0n In Missouri.
ST. LOUIS, Feb.7.
Both Houses Of the Missouri Legislature to-
day, ratified the amendment to the Constitu-
ton abolishing slavery. There were two dis
senting voices in the Senate, and four in the
House.
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-08
Sale at Auction.
OF THE
UhlVERSALIST CHURCH.

BE so soS at public Auction On the pre%;:
The Meeting House and land of the First niversa-
list Society In Portland, situated on the corner Of
congress and Pearl streets, In Portland.
81. mere will also be sold &C the fame time and place.
.ns organ. Carpets, Cushions, Curtains, and other
Peusona p property In said Church.
For particulars apply to-
wv. W. HARRIS,
Commtttee. iCHARLRs p. KNBALL,
CO.. (JosEPa HALE. nj
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FOR THE FRONT.
a. -. REEvEa.

MILL visit the Army at the fonnt. and be absent
w ssme four weeks, and will take his httina
measures so to be abe to orders for ont
fits OF clothing, military or civil-agood opportunity
for those in the service to order from home.
fanaff
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ADIKe

Who have cold hands and feet; weak stomaohs,
lame and weak backs; nervous and sick headache;
dizziness and swimming In the head, with indiges.
ton and constipation Of the bowels pain in the side
and back ieucorrhms, Tor whitesl; falling OF the
womb with internal cancers; tumors, polypus, and
all that long train Of diseases will find In Electric
tty sure means Of cure. For painful menstruatiop
of troubles with yeung adiee Electricity is 5ertnn
specific and WILL In short timo restore the sueres
10 the Vfgor of health
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-08
THE MARKETS.

Portland Wholesale Prices Current
Expressly corrected for the PRESS to Feb. 9Th, by
NJ. N. RICH,
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Conarsnership No,ice

WE have this day formed copartnership under
w the style of FULLER STEv EMS, as wholaale
aud retail dealers in Photographs Stock, Frames
and Mirrors at
LAT Middle Street, Portland. Me.
JOHN s. FULLER,
CHARLES w. STEVENS.
january zsths 1866. jan30d2w*
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|Ch' go Mess Beef. S22 @23
Portland do. 81 50@22 80
IP'tld ext. do. 2400@25 90
Pork. extra clear 46 50047
Pork, clear. ~. 45 @46
Pork, mess. 400 GA 90
Pork. Prime. 36@3S 90
Round Hogs. $3.50. l6@1s
Hams. ............le 0l8
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-08

The Rheumatic. the equity, the lame and the lasy
leap with JOY and move with the agility and elastic.
ity Of youth; the heated brain e oooiod; the frost
bitten limbs restored, the unoouth deformities 70.
moved; faintness converted to vigor, weakness 70
strength; the blind made 10 see the deaf to hear and
the palsied form to move upright; the bleaishes OF
youth oblitersted; the accidents Of mature Ifs
prevented the calanities Of old age obviated, ano
an antfv0 cfYauI Atom uaaSnknfnad.
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potence i'm both sexes; the effects Of these diseases On
the body and mind, and the Authors New Treatment o
all these cases in full. the only successful method
cure, with an exposition Of Quackery.
TniSwork is not quack advertisement, but warning
and guide or married and single IL is the only book
that gives the treatment OF s the above
English, with full directions for sefteanent and con-
tans much valuable information not proper TO mention
In public notice The work contains 5O pages aud loo
plates and engravngs Of the above diseases 70 an,
address IN sealed wrapper, receipt OF one delai
Those afflicted with Of the above diseases before
placing themselves under the treatment OF any one
should first read this work.
OFFlCE-Sli Fifth street. between Market and Jes.r
son, west side.
To insure safety 10 ali letters, direct to
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Drawer "a. Louisvile. Ky
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LOUISVILLE, April 25.-Msi Gen Burbridge
WAS yesterday presented, at Camp Nelson, with
thousand dollar sword belt and spurs, by the
cOored cavalry ia his brigade
Gen. Brisbin made the presentation speech in
which be spoke of Gen Burbridge as the pioneer
Of freedom TO the slaves in Kentucky, and said
Secretary Stanton wes greater war minister than
Carnot or any minister of war that ever lived.
Gen Burbridge said the war was over With the
rebels and he expected and hoped soon TO see our
coloTed troops sent into Mexico
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from Baltimore.

of The Westminster Carroll county, Nd Dem
ocrat, was mobbed, and the material-of his news.
paper establishment destroyed, ON the night of
the murder Of President Lincoln, Oh account of
his disloyal sentiments. He had been warned
away by the people. but returned again Yesterday
TO Westminster. LAST night he was gain waited
upon by delegation Of citizens, Who knocked
at his door. He appeared. aud was ordered to
leave the place forthwith. He then fred upon
the crowd, wounding young man named Henry
Bell Upon this the enraged citizens fell upon
Shaw and killed him on the spot
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SAY FRANCISCO. April 25.-Teegraphe com
munication with New Westminster, British Co
lumba s now complete.
The news OF the assassination OF President
Lincoln was received at Van Couyers' Island
and British Columbia with every evidence of
public sorrow
The English residents closed their business
and united with the Americans in observing the
Obsequies on the 18th inst The local papers
appeared ir mourning, and everywhere deep sor-
row wSs eFinced
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PIANOS.

CUMMINGS a yESNYs, MANUFACTURERS or
Z Grand, Square, Cottage Upright,
TIA ND FORT ES.
No. 72e Broadway, New York. Zach Instrument
warranted FIVE years.
Wholesale and retail. 2j per cent less than the
sane class Piano elsewhere.
Dealers win do well to examine our Instruments
IL Send fer catalogue 'anal-t3u
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official Dispatch

hAsHlNHTONi Apilt -o
Hon. +. NJ Stanton:
have the honor to report that the secretary
of state is convalescing rapidly
Mr. Fred. Seward speaks more distinctly this
morning, and is better.
Very respectfully, your ob't servant.
J. h. BARNES
SurOeOn General II - A
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General Accident Policies

E0R Five Buntred nollsrs, with So per week com.
IL pensation can be had for 81 per annum, or any
other sum between $500 and 5000 at properiionate
rates.
Fen Dollars Premium
Secures policy for s2Oco, slo per week conpen-
Saton for all and every description Of sccdenstravel
ing or otherwise-under general accident policy at
the ordinary rates.
Thirty Dollars Premium
Secures fall policy for s5,OoO or s25 p.r week com
pensstion, a. above at the special rate.
Foreign Risks.
Policies Issued for Foreign, West ird.a and -lforuia
travel. Rates can be learned by application 10 the
Office OF Agencies.
>hert Timc Tickets.
Arrangements are in course Of completion by which the
traveller will be able TO purchase al any Railway Ticket
Ton cents Will buy ticket for days travel nsuring
s3,O0O, or els weekly compensation. Ticket Pol cies
may be had for 3 and le months in the same manner
Hazard US kisks taken az Hazsrdocs Rates. No Med
lcsl Examination required. Pol cies written by the
Companies Agents.
Policies for $4,000 and for years, be had by sp
pceton 10 the S'e'c Agent ~ inasnspels and AZ the
Home Once.
ECToEs.
GusTAvus DAVIS, THOMAS BELKYAf, Jr.,
W. IL. ID. CALLESDFE. CHARLES WHITE.
JAS L. HOWARD, CORNELIUS B. ERWIN,
GEO. ". MOORE, HUGH HARRISON
MARS HALL IEWEI.L GEo. s GILMAN
EBENEZER ROBERTS. JON ATTAIN q. BUNCE.
RODNEY DgNNIS, Sec PATTERSON. Presr
CT DAVIS Vice Pres't
HENRY a. DYER, General Agent.
II. c. MARTIN, State Agent,
No. Temperance Hail. Indianapolis, Ind
p. DAVIS, Local Agent.
No. 6 Od1 Fellows Hall.
y. b. Agents and Solicitors wanted IN every part Of
the State. sprl4-csw
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Der OF citizens viii go up on Friday 10 participate
in the ceremonies.
Orders we're received yesterday to forward
Immediately 10 the front all the troops in Ohio
ard Indians
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pROFES SSIONAI,

nRs. TODD PARR. having terminated Z cir con-
- tracts With the Government IS A. A sRrgeon. AZ
Camp Morton, prepared 20 devote their whole
time 70 practice Of their profession Ps-sons can
rely upol fading ere the other ., their ecs Nos
Virginia aveprs mAx2-<H