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The Portland daily press., 1866-04-05
TESTIMONIALS.

TIE undersigned have for the past six months worn
Boots and Shoes possessing MIR: Seely's METALLIC
dampness, and tie colds SO often taken from damp
feet Most gladly do we testify TO the PEI feet ecien-
cy of their service. The Metallic sole is not only
grand contribution to the cause OF general health,
but a POSITIVE LUXURY, obviating all necessity ct
India Rubber shoes, except in muddy weather. All
ordinary dampness, and even water upon pavements,
is completely oled of its power harm by this most
simple and useful invention. No one who has once
used them will ever be without them again, as they
incr the cost of boots and shoes by which is
scarcely worth naming, and insure, positively, dry feet
which is reckOned among the first conditions of health
and comfort. We heartily commend the "Metal-ic
j. CLEMENT FRENCH, 49,
e iza Pastor Central Cong Church, Brooklyn.
wf5E -pf ff- MARY A. FRENCH.
NEW YouK, Dec, 1865.
SAMUEL j. SEELY, ESQ.,: - -
Dear Sir-In reply to your inquiries egarding your
patent Metallic Sole take great pleasure in stag
which the whole Of last winter in the wet
streets of Albany. have had them half soled SINCE
and am wearing your Metallic Soes now, with full in
tention NEVER to be without them. have not had
wet OF damp foot during he Whole time have wol
them. pronounce them the best insole yet made.
M a thas No having Moa ss
deserve tor 50 valuable an ior the preserya-
sa say New York
Mr.. SAMUEL j. SEELY: u
) Dear Sr-1 take great pleasure in offering my
testimony to the usefulness and comfort Of your pat
past seven months, furnished with this Sole, and feel
no hesitation in saying that have never shoes
that combined 80 perfectly the desirable qualities OF
EMMA oVEkToN, Brooklyn, New York.
s. J.SEELY, Esq.:H ~ 4 -
Dear Sir-1n answer to your request, am pleased
to state that have manufactured shoe containing
your Metallic Sole by machinery. think them su.
perior article for keeping the feet dry. In manufac
turing them there is NIB trouble from cutting the
thread when sewing, any difficulty in putting
them in the shoe. Re5DeCtully
The Portland daily press., 1866-04-05
HAVE CONFIDENCE.

All who have committed an excess OF any kind,
whether it be the solitary vice of YOUTH the sting
ing rebuke of misplaced confidence in aturer years
i- SEEK FOR An AN11DOTE IN SEASON.
The Pains and Aches, and Lassitude and Nervous
Prostitution that may follow Impure Cotton, are
''-- the Barometer to the whole system.
Do not wait for the consummation that is sure to fol-
low: do not wait tor Unsightly Ulcers, for
Disabled Limbs, for Loss Of Beauty
The Portland daily press., 1866-04-05
CAUTION To THE PUBLIC

Every intelligent and thinking person must kno,v
that remedies handed out for general use should have
their efficacy established by well tested experience in
tue hands of regularly educated physician, whose
preparatory studies tits him for all the duties lie must
Iulll yet the country is flooded with poor nostrums
and curealls purporng to be the best in the world
are not only useless, but always injurious. The
physician, as it is lamentable yet inconirOvert-
able fact that many syphilitic patients are made
from inexperienced physicians in general practice;
tor it is point generally conceded by the best syph
ographers that the study and management of these
complaints should engross the Whole time OF those
who would be competent and successful in their treat
ment and cure The inexperienced general prac,it-
Toner, having neither opportunity time to make
himself acquainted with their pathology commonly
pursues one system OF treatment, in max
ing an indiscrninate of that and dam
gerous weapon, the Mercury.
The Portland daily press., 1866-04-05
Feb 26, 1865
PORTLAND AND NEW YORK
~ STEAMSHIP COMPANY. S~
SEMIwEEKJ.X T.TNE

- 5Ff - The aniendid and fast Steam
Ssssa...sM ship, DIRIG0, Capt. H. Sherwood
N III ,<ESANN ana FhAsCONlA, Capt w. w,
- 49, ,HKRwooD, will until further no,
ee~sEA-sAS=sESn Zoe, run as follows: al
Leave Brown Wharf, Portland, every WEDNES.
DAY and SATURDAY, at r. NJ, and leave Pier
80 East Riyer, Now York, every "WEDNESDAY
anu Ga EURDAY, at O'Clock P. NJ. -'-l
These vessels are fitted up with fine acoommoda.
tions for passengers making this the most speedy,
cafe and comfortable route for travellers between
New York and Maine Passage, IN State Room,
$500. Cabin passage IS 90. Meals extra. ~ stl
Goods forwarded by this line to'and from Mon
treal, Quebes, Sanger, Bath Augusta, PASSPORT and
st. JOHN. <. IL II
Shippers nrerequested to send their freight TO the
steamers as early Is p. N. on the day that they
leave Portland. - wv = p VAIItE -
For freight or passage apply to -
EMERY FOX, Browns WI hart, Portland. "'i
: II. g. CROMWELL CO., No. So West Street,
New York. l1aEd5ls3 .sens . oil-~i-Jt sGt
Nav 20. 1886. 1iJfI7Ios ST srr.i ~ diff
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Railroads.
PORTLAND &KENNEBEC R, R.
Portland TO SkOwhegan via WaterviIIe
i.ur and kendall's Mills.

WINTER ARRANGEMENT, 1885,
Commencing December, IL, 1865.
rEz5E5Ezsss.l Trains leave Portland daily Sundays
texcepted) for Bath, Lewiston via An
droscoggm Il. r., Augusta, Waterville, kcndalls
Mill, Skowhegan, and intermediate Stations, at
LOO p VI.
Portland for Bath daily Sundays excepted)
at 5.15 p. M. MIXED Train.l
Leave Skowhegan for Portland and Boston at $50
NJ, Augusta 10.35 and Bath at 1l.55. .-.
This is the only route east without break OF gauge
at Portland. Through tickets for all Stations on this
line, also ON the Maine Central II. R., can be pur-
chased in Boston at Eastern Boston and Maine
Depots Passengers with through tickets going east
will change at the first depot they arrive at in
Portland where ample time is there allowed to dine
t45 minutes) at first class eating house. Superior
and well ventilated cars run with the through
trains.
FARE AS Low BY THIS ROUTE AS ANY OTHER.
Stages for Rockland connect at Bath; and for Bel
last at Augusta, and for Scion, Anson, Norridge-
woek, Athens and Moose Head Lake at Skowhegan,
and for China, East and North Vassalboro' at Vas
salboro', and for Unity at Kendalls MEPs.
w. HATCH, Train Manager.
Dec. II. 1S65-dtf ,lCT| q
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International Steamship Go.
Eastp0rt, Calais and st. John.
TWO TRIPS A WEEK.

Ss'-.>.aSM4 WICK, Capt. E. :. Winchester,
n, n SfSENM> and the Steamer NEW YORK, Capt
A>H W. Chisholm, will leave Railroad
:, e Wharf, foot Of State st, every MON
port and st. John. rsI - ~
Returning will leave St.,John every MONDAY and
IA RSDAY, al o'clock A. M. tor astport, Port
AT Eastport the Steamer Queen win connect TOR St.
Andrews, Robbnston and Caiais, with the New
Brunswick and Canada Railway, for Woodstock and
Machas ''rF
At St. John the Steamer Empress will connect for
windsor, Digby and Halifax; and E. g. N. A. Rail-
way will connect for Shsdiac. 20 10.
Freight received on days Of sailing until four
Z ~ 4. . c. c. EATON, Agent.
Feb rs, 1865. 't'3 mh30df
The Portland daily press., 1866-04-05

HOW MANY THOUSANDS CAN TESTIFY TO
THIS BY UNHAPPY EXPERIENCED :
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 are consulted by one
or more young man with the above disease, some o,
whom are as weak and emaciated as though they hao
the consumption, and by their friends supposed tc
have it, All such cases yield to the proper and only
correct course OF treatment, and in short time
made to rejoice in perfect health.
The Portland daily press., 1866-04-05
Medical.
DIR. j. b. HUGHES
CAN BE FOUND AT HIS
PRIVATE MEDICAL ROOMS,
No. 8 Temple Street,

WHERE he cen be consulted privately, and with
w the utmost confidence by anIicleu, AT ali
hours Sally and from 8 A. NJ. to p. Nj.
affection OF private diseases. whether arising from
mPIe connection or the terrible vice OF seli-abuse
eSo.liig nus ehtire time that particular branch
hANIEEiNG CURE Ii ALL CASES, whether of long
t te dress OF IF recently Contracted entirely
perfect and PERMANENT CURE. anu '"''As
He would cali the attention OF the afflicted 70 the
tact OF his long standing and well-earned repu,nn
cess. 'NN
The Portland daily press., 1866-04-05
Electic Medical I1ata2ns09y,
TO THE LADIES.

DIR. HUGHES particularly invites all Ladies, who
need medical adviser, to call at his rooms, No. s
Temple Street, which they win find arranged for theb
especial accommodation. g..
DIR. rs Electic Renovatng Medicines are unrivaI
led in efficacy and superior virtue in regulating an
Female Irregularities. Their action is specific anc
certain of producing relief in short time. b.
LADIES will find 1t invaluable in all cases of oh
strucons after all other remedies have been tried IL
vain. 1t is purely vegetable, containing nothing IL
the least injurious to the health and may be taken
with perfect safety at all times. ts
Sent to any part of the country, with full directions
by addressing DIR. HUGHES,
No. 5 Temple Street tcorner of MiddleL Portland.
N. B.-Latiies desiring may consult one Of then
own sex. A lady of experience in constant attend
ance. jan1.1S65dSw
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PORTLAND& ROCHESTERR.R

At, v l.
.t-E{{ssE55=5EJ On and after Monday. Oct 3d. 1865.
ytrains will leave as follows, until further
notice: clI'tt- -- .- ~
Leave Saco River for Portland at 80 and 40 A. n.
and 40P.M. --7- 4.. -.Il -. n.
Leave Portland for Saco River at sooA. n. and zoo
and 530P NJ
& The 40A. NJ and 200 NJ. trains will be freight
trains, with passenger cars attached
ca Stages connect at G0rlam for West Gorham,
standish, Steep Falls, Baldwin, Denmark, Sebago,
Bridgton, Lowell. Hiram, Brownfeld, Fryeburg,
Conway Bartlett, jackson Limington, Cornish ,Por-
ter. Freedom, Mad son and Eaton. N. ii
At Buxton Center for West Buxton, Bonny- Eagle,
Parsonsfeld and 0ssipee -lS
At sacearappa for South Windham, Windham Hfl,
and North Windham, daily -llaal Il DslJ1 90
% Portland. Oct 2s lss5-dtf - - 0-T 90
The Portland daily press., 1866-04-05

III A LIS TOOTHAC Dpops
CURE INSTANTLY. TRY THEM.
~ For sale by every Drug list.
d. H d; HAY, Druggist, State Agent.
The Portland daily press., 1866-04-05
Notice to the Public q!


In the year 1916, the writer embarked in the Drug
Business in the city of Philadelphia, and while thus
engaged made several experiments in regard to the
most desirable mode of preparing Fluid Extracts
My efforts being articles being approx
ed aud used by the Medical Faculty-I was DESTROYS
Of placing them before the public but hesitated for
some time before concluding to resort to newspaper
advertis ne, knowing the preudiees that existed In
the minds Of many against using advertised Medi-
cies or NostrGas, but through the advice Of friends
and those who had used them this objection was
overcome. u.7Ia.. Id 81 .-a.I.l b. ...t..f
After Is years exertions, commencing in o small
way, the popularity OF my articles has extended to all
parts Of the United States, and widely throughout
foreign counries-and this in the face Of much oppo-
sition. Every means has been resorted to by un-
pricpled dealers since their merit and success have
been inown-sueh advertising larger bottles ct less
price, censuring all other preparations and even
copying my advertisemcnts-butI am happy to state
that out Of the many who have resorted to this
have been successful. MIC r-.-.--,,.
r-grtt- MY OBJECT
in this notice Is to make facts known to the public
and respectable dealers, believing, after 80 many
years exertons. that the Druggists win dscounte-
nance such proceedings, and that the reputation Of
my articles may not be damaged by use OF inferior or
spurious ones. 1ll.5. lnt... .a-E..lH
Knowing that many may read this article who are
unacquainted with me, append few remarks from
those of my native city, and whose names known
in all parts of the world: 5n2)
"Bslng personally acquainted with Mr.. n. 4. Helm
bold, II affords me pleasure in stating have been
most favorably impressed with his energy and integ
rity, aud gratffed at his success. ''.
-"." a7s'' D 10 WIN. wEIGHTMAN, ,AI
-....tY Firm of Powers & Weightman,
Ninth and Brown Streets Philadelphia.
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.TFEI ~ "a HUMPHREYS az
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFICS,

III iOlulpl0-PrOmDt-EIli-
cient, and Reliable. They, are the only Medicines
perfectly aaag,eS to Do9aiar simple that
as to free nom danger, efficient as to be al
ways reliable. They have raised the highest com
mendation from ALL and will alway satisfac
< hon. - ~ u r SH ii Ms
NO Cure. rsss,., Congestion, 1naama.,on, c: Is
'7" 9 Worms Worm Fever Worm Cole, s
III Gry,"a eo 9, q. Or Teething Of infants. 3
f1s . Dysentey, Gripping Bilious Collie, 25
Ell - Ghoiera- M0reas, Nausea, Vomiting Is
:. Neuralgia Toothache, Faceache, %
g Headaches, Sick Headache, Vertigo %
10 !" Dyspesia, Bilious Stomach, . IS
.glb " Y - !" Suppressed or painful Periods, Il 25
n. !" IL N" Whites, too profuse Periods. Is
bs 10 :" Group. Cough, difficult Breathing, IS
i R1s1m asa RSea@a i; Pains ps '''' Is
Fegfp sas zg.s III Gn ss'f Iea Agus
&c % I" Scrofuia enlarged Glands, Swelings, 50
"'7 g Pies. blind or bleeding. so
g. 10 J" 0s4thatnay, and sore or weak eyes, So
~ ~ "19 :" Catarrh acute or chronic. Influenza. so
$50 9" Who0piag- Cough, violent Coughs. 50
"34 " Diphtheria liberated Sore Throat. so
m2 Snferings at Change Of Lite, -g.rs' l 90
- General De5ihty Physical Weakness, 50
4-a. e :. sea-Sickness sickness from riding. So
p" Kidney Disease. Gravel, seo AZ SO
% " Neruous Debility Seminal Emissions,
involuntary Discharges, 1l5 90
h-rt"29 1" Sore Mouth, Canker. n sias so
." 80 I" Urinara incontinence, wetting bed, 50
81 PANTY Pc, ssriSds even ,sI.s with Spasms' 81
IS Walls, Morocco Case. and Book, $40 90
20 large Viais. in Morocco and Book, 90
% large Walls, plain case, and Book, 500
DG53 ]. Is Boxes mos to 81 and Book 90
Ifs. YETERINaRY SPECIFICS.
Mahogany Case 10 Walls. $40 90
acJfI- Single Walls. with directions, 90
. These Remedies by the Case or single Box
are sent to any part Of he country, by Mail Ex-
800 press free of charge on receipt the price Address,
...--rr.sI e ID HUMPHREYS SPECIFIC Efe
HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE COMPANY.
ara Office and Depot, No. 562 Broadway New York
DR. HUMPHREYS is consulted daily at his office,
ersonaly or by letter, as above, for all forms oi
... u. II. HAY, Agent, Portland. july2s's5eod,y
The Portland daily press., 1866-04-05

wedo not like to advertise worthless wares, or ar.
ticles calculated deceive readers and when we
see an advertiser like Mr.. Helmbold, whom we have
known for years, gradually extend his adv. Rising
from year to year until he becomes the largest adver-
tser in the United States we are satisfied that the
statements in regard to his articles must De correct
The writer reluctantly inserts the above, and would
no. do so were he not stranger to many; and con-
CLUBS stating the names of his articles, and the
diseases for ich they have been used by many
thousands with complete success. '..-'
The Portland daily press., 1866-04-05
HALLS BaIsamic Oin,ne.

HALLS Balsamic Oinfment.I
Of the SKIN. ' aA~ "lA 'ener useass'
uree % cents per box for sale at the Druggists.
ID: d; HAY, Druggist, State Agent.
The Portland daily press., 1866-04-05
Co1tq6NoAlqtK',.

DIR. STRICKLAND'S MELLIFLUoUS COUGH
BALSAM is warranted to cure Coughs Colds Hoarsc-
ness, Asthma, Whoopng Cough, Sore Throat, Con-
sumption, and and all affections Of the throat and
Lungs. NUir
For sale by Druggists. so cents per BOTTLE
GEO G. GOODWIN g. CO., 81 Hanover Street
Boston, Sole Agents tor New Eagland.
The Portland daily press., 1866-04-05
GENERAL
INSURANCE. AGENCY Y!

THE undersigned respectfully announce to their
Il friends and the business community generally
that they have perfected complete arrangements for
the transaction of u =
FIRE, MARINE, LIFE and ACCT
.,,-r, DENT INSURANCE,
To any amount, and in the most responsible COM
panies in New England and New York City.
Stocks ofGoods, Buildings, Vessels on Stocks,
L. Sc, &C., 9iist .-glL Z H.,
80 In the most Reliable Fire Companies. "a
HULLs, CARGOES. AND FREIGHTS,
In Mdriae Cos of acsA knoscn responsibility.
And they respectfully solicit the attention Of all de-
string insurance, 'sT s'E.laEL
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-09-21

Miss VAN-LEw's BooK.-A few weeks
since we announced that Miss Eliza Van-Lew
of this city, was preparing for publication s
history Of the Rebellion" including her
own personal experience while resident of
Richmond. The manuscripts, we learn, have
all been completed, and the authoress is now
in Boston,, Ga more congenial cline to her.
perhaps,) making arrangements for its pub
icatlon. The book will comprise about four
hundred pages, and is characterized by the
most radical sentiments which have ever vet
been made public When issued it cannot
fail to excite considerable sensation, and will
be widely read, though not so much from ex-.
pectation of obtaining accurate information
as from the curiosity to see what prejudieed
mind can give expression to- Bitter abuse
is heaped upon President Davis, Generals
Lee, Jackson, Johnston, and in fact, every
person of note connected with the late Con-
federacy. The Richmond newspapers, We
learn come in for a full share of the most VI
olent criticism, there being nearly one hun
1red pages devoted to them The book, is
is reported, will make its appearance in about
\ mouth Rich. Times.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-09-21
A Returned Confederate.

The latest, and perhaps the last to come,
returned Confederate was in this city Satur-
day, direct from the late enemy's prisons
His experience since the surrender has
been both eventful and tragic Soon after
other prisoners at Johnson's Island, liberia
ted, but not furnished with transportation.
Being without money, he was at loss how
to get to his home, which is in Augusta
county in this State, nine miles from Staun-
ton. He. however, made his way into In
diana, afoot, and in passing through town
of that State, went into hotel thinking he
might meet with some one who would give
him assistance. A number Of men were at
the bar drinking, among them Federal off,
Ger, who was talking about the war, and
among other things, said that he had taken
an oath to kill every one Of Ashby's men he
ever met with. Without stopping to weigh
the consequences our returned hero spoke up,
on the impulse Of the moment, and said 'he
was one Of Ashby's men," The officer at
once drew a pistol and fired on him three
times, each ball taking effect, but not in Vi
tai points Our Confederate, like a wounded
lion, rushed on him, wrenched the weapon
from his grasp, and shot the officer dead
with a remaining ball. The Confederate
was arrested, thrown into prison, where he
suffered long months of confinement, and it
was only very recently that he was brought
on trial, which resulted in his final acquittal
He then started again for home, and reached
here Saturday morning by the Tennessee
train, He stopped at the Norvell House,
where he was recognized by gentlemen who
knew him and vouched for his Responsibility
and reliability. He also had with him
copy of the records in the trial, properly au
thenticated, corroborating his statements
He was furnished with assistance and started
for his>home Sunday morning. His>name
is Simpson, and he was a member Of Ashby's
command. while that knightly chieftain rode
his woadrous round, and was the frststo
reach his noble form when he fell Thus
has perhaps the last ''rebep' in gray come
back to his home, save the long, long list of
those who sleep in the 'bivouac of the Dead"
who will return never again to the homes for
which they fought so well. -Lynchburg
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-09-21
Rlc7taaaO2lL advertisements.
BALLARD HOUSE,
b RICHNOND, Vi.
JOHN P. BALLARD, pnoDn,r
THOMAS E.. BALLARD, 49,

THOMAS E. BALLARD, Aor''h' o''''
The undersigned take pleasure in announcing
to the travelling public as well as to city board
ers) that they have returned to their old business
again, and from this day they are ready to cater
to the taste and comfort of all who may favor
hem with their patronage.
They have purchased all the furniture in the es-
adjustment, all of which is of the very best quail
ity and selected with great care from the best fur
nishing houses in New York within the last twelve
months, and much of which has never been un-
packed indeed the hotel is furnished in the most
superb style.
The BALLARD HOUSE is new, and contains
one hundred and twenty pleasant and well-vsntir
lated lodging-rooms, all of which have grat$
The parlors and public rooms are large and con-
venient the building is commanding. and ac-
knowledged to be one of the best ever constructed
in the Southern States; and all together offer adj
vantages rarely met with in public hotel.
Our table shall always be generously supplied
with the best the market affords, and with the del
icacies of the season. and the choicest of wine.
The DARKROOM is an elegant one, and shall
be furnished with the best of liquors, etc
We pledge our undivided attention to the bust
ness, and expect from our old friends, ladies and
gentlemen Of Virginia and the whole country,
their support, and hope to receive liberal share
of the public patronage.
JOHN P. BALLARD,
THOMAS E. BALLARD, fropfle'ois
Sent t4-4t
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-09-21
The Strife of Three Cities.

From the New York Daily News, August 29th ]
A long mooted question in musical circles
has recently been permanently settled to the
great satisfaction Of lovers Of justice general
ly, and especially to the delight of Southern
ers, who have watched the long struggle with
intense interest. Boston, New York and
Baltimore have been the contendin axArties
in this prolonged dispute, which wa ally
inauguratcd by Messrs VIM. Knabc z Co.,
of Baltimore, to determine whether the hub,
the metropolis Of the Monumental City could
turn out the best American piano. The great
commercial town Of Maryland can claim to
lead And this decision has not resulted
from any one stated trial, but from series
of thorough comparative tests in New York,
Chicago and other important business centres
of the country. In every instance parties
opposed t.. the Knabe piano" have been
fairly beaten before an honest committee, or
have refused utterly to meet the issue and
backed down in the face of imminent defeat.
This must settle the issue as fully as if a ma
tional convention had decided it, and in the
future the South can boast of manufacturing
the best piano Of the country. Knabe & Co.
have been making these superb instruments
for thirty years, and their fame is nothing
new; but other piano concerns have sprung
into existence meanwhile, claiming to beat
the old house at its own trade. and contest
with them was inevitable. Hence the vari-
GUS trials as above.
People will have their prejudices in favor
of one Or another maker, and must be hu-
mored in them; but an article so long tried
as this-one that has so often proved superb
or and freely accorded this palm by the best
judges Of Europe and America, has certainly
more than ordinary claims upon q purchaser S
attention. Substantial, durable, handsome
to look at, delightful to listen to- keeping in
tune longer than any other known, having
delicate touch and giving quality and puri-
ty of tone as only " Knabe' can, we can
not but commend the universal verdict in
their favor. The great Southern house is
again being extended to meet the wants Of
it's immense and constantly increasing bust
ness, and this triumphant success, overlap
ping quarter of a century, is, after all, the
true and indisputable test Of worth.
A visit to their elegant warerooms, No.
$50 Broadway, in this city, will demonstrate
the superiority Of these celebrated instruments
still more fully than any description which
could be given of them.