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THE COURTS.
SUPREME JUDICrAI, CorTnr

oOIhLME JUDICIAL COURT.
CRIMINAL FERMENTATION, j., PRESIDING.
WEDNEsDAY.-Robert Potter, indicted for Keeping
drinking house AMI tiprling shop, in Portland, was
put upon trial. After the case had been opened to
the nry Potter rctracted his plea of not guilty and
pleaded no'o co'feaderc and paid tho fo of 500 i'm
posed with $c0.54 costs. j. H. Williams for the de-
fence.
The case Of James A. Brown, indicted for arson.
IN setting fire to the house of Kitty Kentuck" was
continued to next term, in consequence of the ob-
seuee OF tho principal witness for State.
George Stoddarl. indicted with George Putnam and
Thomas HILL for breaking and entering the dcpot of
the Grand Trunk Railway at Yarmouth in March
last ard stealing therefrom quantity of articles the
property of Augusta o. Byram was placed upon trial.
He was defended by Messrs. Goddard and Haskell
No evidence was offered in behalf of the prisoner but
Mr.. Haskell made an able and ingenious argument in
his BEHALF Tho jury returucd verdict OF guilty,
and tho Court sentenced him to five years in Inc State
prison.
George Putnam and Thomas Hill, who were indict-
cd with Stoddard for the same offence, recognized.
personally. for their appearance at tho next term
John Harper, indicted for breaking and entering
the shop of John j. Taylor, III Brunswick, on the
2cth of March last and stealing therefrom quantity
Of plated ware and jewcry, retractcd his plea of not
guilty. Tho County Attorney noi pressed rs to the
offence being committed in tho night time, and the
prisoner then pleaded guiltyto the Indictment. He
was sentenced to four years In the State prison. Jas
D. Fcssenden. ESQ.,, appeared for the defence.
Subsequently, Frank L. Noycs, who was indicted
with Harper for the same offence, was arraigued and
pleaded guilty. Hcrccognizcd, personally, for his ap-
pcara,cc Mt tho next term of the Court.
John Wclch, Michael Hurley, James Griffin and
John Murray, the lads who were indicted for break
ing and entering house at wcstbrook and stealing
thcrefrom WATCH and IN whose case the jury could
not agree, were brought up and after Kind admon-
ton from the Court. discharged upon their per-
sonal rcccgnizances. tA' af
Patrick McGlinchy, indicted for maintaining nui-
sancc, pleaded nolo conendere, and paid o Of slOo
and S17.15 costs. Evans s. Putnam for the Defence
Edward Gillespie was tried for keeping drinking
house and tipping shop. He was defended by j. H.
Williams Esq. The jury returned verdict of gull
ty. I'D
Tho members Of the second jury were dismissed
from any further attendance There is only ono more
case to be tried before tho jury, and that will come
mp before the first jury Thursday morning.
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THE LATEST NEWS
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE
PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.
Thursday Morning, August 2S, 1855.
FOREIGN NEWS
By THE ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH.
Negotiations for Peace Progressing
ARRITAL OF STEAMERS
The Missisn Of the Empress Of Mexico
,e4-i F3h4Q Failure. Ch
Napoleon Refuses TO Grant Maci-
s s at aaillias, assistance.
The Emperor Of Mexico to Return
&f to Europe. Fl

LONDON, Aug o. Noon.
The reported closing of peace negoti ations be
tween Austria. Bavaria and Prussia, is prema-
ture. Negotiations still progress, but it is be-
heved that they will soon be brought to salts
factory and successful termination. z
.EEEEs 4e LIVERPOOL, Aug. q. 4.
The steamship City of Boston, from New
York 11th, arrived here to-day
SOUTHAMPTON, Aug. a.
The steamship Allemenia, Capt Trantinam,
from Hamburg 18th inst, arrived at this port
last night, and sailed again this morning for
New York, taking e1OO,OOO sterling for the lat
ter port, on American account. "a
LONDON, Aug. %, Evening.
British politics are devoid of interest. The
following dispatch has been received: -.
Paris, Wednesday Eueniag, dug. 22d.-It is
said that the Empress of Mexico has failed in
her mission, Napoleon having, it is understood,
refused to grant the assistance of the French
troops, prior to the evacuation of Mexico, to
quell the insurgents. oee8f "a
In connection with this statement, a report
is current, with some degree of eredibility, that
the Emperor Maximillian will soon return to
Europe, 70
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The Providence Journal pertinentlv 50

The Providence Journal pertinently says:
Through all disguises, and over all forms, the
the Union be governed by the men who have
preserved it, or by those who attempted to de-
ssfoy it? Shall we trust our highest and most
precious interests to our friends, or to our ene-
mics? s
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arg-. PORTLAND, THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 23 1866
PORTLAND AND VICINIS Y.
New Advertisements. To.Day.

Furniturc-Waltcr Corey s. Co.
Laud-Moscs Gould.
BoarliDg-77 FREQ street.
auction Salc-E. NJ. Patten G. Co,
Crockery-lIayes& 81 Douglass.
Land on Unioii Street for Sale
e To Lct-Room.
Farm Tor Sale i'm Freeport.
For Sale or to be Lease.
For Sale-Farm,
For Sale at Bargain.
Groccrics-JoSah T.. BOSTON.
Shirt Patterns.
Wanted-Girl.
For Sale-House.
For Sale-Schooners.
Genteel lscsidcnce for Sale,
Stationery-S. II. Colcswortly.
Corartnership Fotice.
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Modification of Quarantine.

CHARLESTON, Aug. Il.
In consequence of the abatement of cholera
in New York, the quarantine of vessels arriv-
ing thence has been medified so as to ad init
them Immediately if there is no sickness on
board.
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WARNING TO Ass1srANT AssEssoRs-The
following significant order was issued Monday
by direction of the Secretary of the Treasury
TREASURY DEPARrxRNr.
OFFICE OF INTERNAL Revenue,

WAsHlNGTON, Aug. 70, 1856 J
1t has been represented to this Office that in
some instances assistant assessors have used
their omciai positions to secure their nomina-
relation to the tax payer is such that they NAV
use 1t to their personal advantage in this re-
spect, II SO disposed. It is also believed that
the position of candidate for Office before the
people Is unfavorable to that strict impartiality
the duties of an assistant assessor. The Secre-
tary of the Treasury has, therefore, directed that
notice be issued that the acceptance of a nomi-
nation for and elective Office by any assistant
assessor will be taken as evidence that he no
longer desires to retain his position.
"Assessors are instructed to promptlv ranort
the name of any assistant who NAV accept, or
who is known to be seeking nomination to
any such Office, in order that a successor nav ~
be forthwith appointed.
THOMAS HARLAN, Acting Commissioner"
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MUNICIPAL CoIyRT

~ JUDGE K1NGsBUnY PRESIDING. ~
WEDNESDAY. = James Kelley the fellow WHO
silatchcd the reticulc from the arm of Mrs. Evans, on
High street, last Saturday, had an examination He
pleaded not guilty, but the evidence was too ccnclu-
sivc against him. and lie was ordered to furnish sure
tics in the sum of s1oOO for his appearance at the
November term of the s. j. Court. He was unable
to furnish the bail and was committed.
James Stanley was brought up for allowing his
goat to run at large. The case was continued 10
Thursday.
James Brady. OH search and seizure process, was
acquitted. Sheplcy & Strout for the defence.
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The Cholera.

The ,ouo... New YORK, Aug. o.
@ Inc reports yesterday showed a slieht de-
Srease a; m the number Of new cases of Cholera
"a n tnls CITY and rather more severe mortality
ior some cause; IL new cases and EIGHTEEN
continues to decline. = '''0 "i'o"'0
For the last "a hours there were 13 cases and
seven deaths from cholera and three cases and ad
one death in Brooklyn. - e'''' anu
Thou - CINCINNATI, Aug. %.
Anere were % deaths from cholera yesterday.
r New ORLEANS, Aug. %.
. There were % deaths from Cholera Yesterday
and one death from yellow fever.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Aug. %.
Five new cases at Taylor Barracks and seven
cases and no deaths in the city.
;. ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Aug. %.
The police report Of cholera for the "a hours
ending at 8 A. M. to-day, gives 81 cases and 65
deaths. This probably does not comprise more
than half the cases. The board of health Still
fails to make official reports. -
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TO LET.
Pensions, B0atseties,
$50 -AND-
PRIZE ONE "!
ARMY AND NAVY CLAIM AGENCY
-OF- ~
z. X. HARMON,
Established In 1850.
B on TY MO EY.


- s.,r q O u NTY NEY.
Soldiers who enlisted for three years and have re-
cevcd only 500 U. 8. Bounty, can now obtain S100
more. Those who enlisted for two years, and have
received only $780, obtain $J0 also the same sums
70 those who cnlstcd for the above terms, and were
dscharged by reason OF wounds received while u line
or duty ThUsc wo were killed died in service. or
have dod since leaving tho service Of wounds or dis
case, contracted while in SERVICE the same bounies
can be obtained for their widows, children or parents
In the order namod. - =
WIDOWS PENSIONS.
Widows now receiving 90 per month can obtain 80
additional per month Tor each child under sixteen
years OF age. In all cases whero deceased soldier or
sailor hls left two or more children. whose mother
mas dted or married again, said increase of 81 per
month can be obtained for said children. n
sQLpIERs' AND SAILORS PENSIONS.
All Soldiers and Sailors who are totally and per
m1iienty disabled SO rs to be unable to perform any
manual labor, can obtain cnsion Of $50 per MONTH
And all such who have lost hand Or \ foot or who
arc totally and permanently disabled III either can
obtain pension Of SIS per month.
All advice tree. Fees from So to $40. according 10
the trouble and expense in prosecuting the caim and
no charge made unless successful. Applications
sould be made in person or by letter to the under
signed, at
NO, 12 MARKET SQUIRE,
Opposite the Old City Hall.
About Jan. 1st, 1867, my Office will be at The old
stand in Jose Block, No. Is Exchange Street.
y. K. HARMON.
Portland August, lsos. aug22d&wtf
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GENTEEL residence for sale at moderate price
on State street. See advertisement.
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For Sale.

G:.: An unfinished House, with finished rooms,
M pleasantly located, within fifteen minutes walk
= Soc VI tno rost Ollicc Possession eau be given OH
aug23d3w at r. Tortb St,.:.+
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Land on Union Street for cole

ZOE sale lot Of land on the eastcrly side Of Union
Mills, size 34x495 foet. Also tho adjoining lot above
size 41X66 feet. Inquire Of c. r. MoultoH 800 Com
gress Street, near the junction of Free and Congress
SLIeete. auo0c-1Sy#
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For Sale.

CCH0ONER Matanzas, lis tons 2ai
- Sch. Leosburg, 174 tons
Sch. VIM. H. Mailer. 1893 tons
Sch. Splendid, SO tons. old measurement. al u,c,,
found. Enquire of SAMPSON IS CONAN va
augZ5 No. 81 Commercial Wharf,
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Military Investigation Of the New Or
1eans RlOs.
NEW YORK, Aug. o.
A special dispatch from New Orleans, Aug.
q, says the investigations of the Military Com
mission into the causes of the riot are nearly
closed. The report will be submitted to Gen.
Sheridan about the close of this month. After
endorsing the report he will remit it to the War
Department. 1t is believed that the report will
be of radical political character.
The Portland daily press., 1866-08-23

THE MAINE STATE PRESS ;s nublisbed at the
Invariably in advance. >
RATES OF ADvERT1srNa.-one inch OF space, in
length oil column constitute s'square."
Si.6O per square daily first week % cents per
week ater three insertions, or less, $1O0; continue
ing every other day after first week, 90 cents
Halt square, three insertions or less, 20 cents one
week, $1.0O; 80 cents per week after
Under head of "AMUsEMENrs,' $500 per square
per week; three insertions or less, SLIGO,
Advertisements inserted ~ the HMAINE STATE
RiEss Which has large circulation in every par
tf the Statefo $l60 per square for first insertion
and so cents per square for each subsequent inser-
tou.
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS is published
every day, Sunday excepted,) at No. / Printers
FOSTER, Proprietor. " ~
TERMs:-Eight Dollars year in advance.
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ONE MORE
HERRLNG'S SAFE !!
IN THE
G. Eat FIRE.
ANOTHER TRIUMPH!
There In mo sueh word as fniY inn their
There Is mo such word as fail i'm their
Vocabulary! =


PORTLAND. ME-, Aug, Is, 1906
Messrs. Herring, Farrell Sherman, 251 Broad,cay,
New York. 't* '9''h
GENTLEMEN: A rcliable Iron Safe. that will
Withstand the heat of coniagration so intense and
irresistible as wns that which occurred IN bs c;tv o
the 4th and 9th utimo, is moro than the equivalent of
a solvent and prompt insurance comnanv IN a bus;
ness man. Aud it affords mo Measure to tcst;f that
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For Sale.

nNE Of the best farms in the County Of Cumber-
~ iand, known as the Capt. David Allen farm.
mans Depot, four from Danyille Juucticn and eight
ftom Lewiston. Any one wishing a good bargain,
please call and examine. Terms Liberal,
Aug. Goth. 1866. EZRA TOBIE.
augo3-dtf
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Convention Of Colored Preachers at
Richmond.

Richmond.
RICHMOND, Aug. 21.
A convention of colored Baptist preachers
from all parts of the United States, is in session
here. The meetings are held at the Ebenezer
Church, and are attended by large crowds of
colored people, who manifest great interest in
the proceedings. =.
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Genteel Residence for Sale !
FINE LOCATION.

'NHE two storied House No. State street, contain
u. ing ~ rooms, in fine order, and very convenient
hias gas iurnacc, brick cistern, &c. &C. Apply to
W. II. JERRIS,
auQ23dtf 0'o' HAIL.
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MiSsingi

Missing!
A SLOOP boat named the JULY. painted white
IA with rcen bottom. When last seen she was
passing White Head standing out for Green Island.
There were on board two young men is years Of age
named George H. Sinclair and Samuel E. lIoyt, the
former was dressed in dark clothes with black and
white wooden shrt-the latter in dirk coat and gray
pants. Any information / IL at the Grand Trunk
Depot will be gratefully received and suitably rcwar
ded. ra
JOHN SINCLAIR,
aug22-1w* JOSEPH IIOYT.
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CODartnersbin No+;.~

4NOOkCCs
STEPHEN MARSH and DEXTER s. RICE are IN.
~ partners with me nthc Furniture business from
this date under the firm namc Of Walter Corey & Co
Portland, Aug. 10, 1906 aHsasdlw
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WANTED,
Wanted Ins,nediateln.

FIRST-CLASS hand on Sewing Machine and n
n few more good Shirt Makers at the SHIFT MINI
UFACTORY, No: 22oA Congress Street, (up stairs, }
aug21-St* GOURLEY & POOR
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For sale at o Bargain.

NE fixtures of Grocery Store, including Meat
and Grocery fixtures.
Enquire of
auooc ., Mcssrs. GALLISON s. SMALL,
sN'-o" No. 80 Bracket st.
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House Wanted.

A HOUSE or tenament f-r n small family-thc
IA better the house the more pay. Western part
of the city preferred Address by mail or apply per-
sonally to H. W. r. Press Onicc. aug26tf
The Portland daily press., 1866-08-23
Wanted,

A RESPECTABLE American girl to assist IN do
IA ing tho work with another girl, in good family
where the lady of tho house is Superintendent. Good
wages paid and permanent situation, may he Sc
cured by immediate application to
afH w. H. JERRIS,
aug18-1W - - - -.-------.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1866-10-24

AS the great interest which all visitors
will manifest to examine these tablets
would be likely to lead to considerable
confusion in the Representatives Hall
and Senate Chamber. Gen. Pitkin has
taken the coors of each command and
suspended them in the area in front Of
the Representatives Hall. and under these
colors are placed the tablets bearing the
record OF the gallant services of the brave
men who foll3aed their colors through 50
many engagements. Conspicuous among
them is the large tablet OF the Ist Cavalry
containing the names of the seventy two
battles participated in by that gallant
regiment. aud through which it won a rep
utation for courage and dash and active.
ment second to that of no organization in
the army As legislators 90 in and out
every day under these colors, eloquent
beyond human speech with their heroic
history, they can but remember through
what perils the country has been saved
from the hands Of traitors and may they
DC reminded, also, that the victories of
peace be no less renowned than those Of
war that Vermont has not yet COM pleted
her part % the work of saving the nation
from the rule of traitors; that it is now
for our State, through her Senators aud
Representatives in the national councils.
to bear her part in the craftsmanship of
this crisis as honorably. with as much
sacrificing fidelity to the welfare of
the Rcpublic, as were exhibited by the
"boys in blue" whose devotion and ach
ieyements these flags and tablets ilust.
rate - Nontpeiier Freeman.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1866-10-24
UNITY AT LAST.

We are pleased to publish the fact, in
connection with the Governors election
proclamation, that Mr. Baxter has agreed
to Withdraw from the contest in case Hon.
Worthington G. Smith of ST. Adams re-
ceives the nomination of the Delegate
Convention to be held here tomorrow.
The mention Of the name Of Mr.. Smith in
this connection is exceedingly well received
by both parties in the late contest, and
the nomination will without doubt be
made, and the party again united.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1866-10-24

ca Protecting the toes Of childrens
Shoes from wear by Metal Tips, has proved
a most important and useful invention.
But until lately great mistake has been
made in applying them chiefly to the
coarscr grades Of shoes. For the higher
the cost Of The shoe the more there is
saved by protecting the toe from wear,
which can only be done by Metal.Tip.
Genteel Mctal.Tipped shoes are now be.
ing made and are worn by the best fam
lilies in the city, Manufacturers could
not have conferred greater public favor
than by supplying this great want.--Bos.
ton Journal. il
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q, John Morrisy has been nominate

ca John Morrisy has been nominated
for Congress by the Democrats in one Of
the Districts in New York;
Speaking of the nomination the Trib.
unc says: "lhe fact is but an ordinary
result of the corruption of New York pol.
itics. Though there have been worse men
sent to Congress, yet public decency and
the dignity of the National Legislature
have seldom been SO boldly outraged
To select an ex prizefghter as legislator
is disgraceful enough. but Morrissey,
should he 60 to congress, will owe his
nomination to the faro banx."
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1866-10-24

The HoRTIoULrURIsT How many Of
our readers ever see this valuable Jour.
nal of Rural Art and Rural Taste ?" The
work contains much to interest those who
are IN any way given to horticultural pur-
suits, or are attached to rural informa
tion. The Horticulturist is furnished at
the moderate price of $3.50 per aunum.
We notice. also, as special inducemen, for
new subscriber to this journal. for the year
1867 that they will receive the October,
November and December numbers of this
year free Published by Geo. Il. g. +. W
Woodward. 81 Park Row. New York.
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IMPORTANT TO WIDOWS AND HEIRS OF
DECEASED OFFICERS. In case where the
widow of deceased officer applied for
the three months pay proper that would
have accrued to him under the law of
March 8, 1866 had he been living at the
date of the passage of the act, it has been
decided by the proper accounting officer
of the Treasury that the RICH, of inheri-
lance did not survive, as the law makes
no provision for the descent of this extra
pay to heirs of an officer in case of his
death
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1866-10-24

STRANGE FArALITY.-At Baltimore. on
the 18th instant, a daughter Of Mr.. Wen.
del Snyder, eleven years old, died Of scar.
let fever. Two other daughters, aged
eighteen and twenty years, attended the
funeral, and shortly after their return
home we're attacked by similar disease.
The elder partially recovered, but the
younger on Saturday evening was in a
dying condition. The elder sister an
preached the bed Of the dying girl, and
Immediately fell! to the floor lifeless, and
before morning the other died. Two 9th.
oSdaghters are dangerously sick with the
same disease. ap laa
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1866-10-24

A SAoAcrous YoRKsnIRnaaS An En-.
glish paper relates that a Yorkshiremap
who had attended meeting Of the Lon.
don Anthropological Society. was asked
by friend what the learned gentlemen
had been saying well, don't exactly
Know he replied. there are many things
icould not understand: but tlcre was
ono thing thowt made out-thcy be.
lievc that we have come from MONKEYS
and | thowt as how they were fast cct.
ting back again to whore they came
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Rn,s,,.Nr RECORD or THE PATRIOT

A BRIsLIANr RECORD or THE PATRIOT
ISM or VERMONT. The Legislature at Its
last session passed resolution direct
ing the Quartermaster. General to place
uhder the colors of each regiment and
battery displayed in the Capitol a tablet
containing the names of the engage
ments in which such organizations have
participated. Gen. pitkin has, in pur-
suauce of this resolution, procured twenty
rich and beautifully engraved silver
tablets. We have no room to give the
names of the battles written on this record
Of glorious patriotism, but the summary Is
as follows:
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A LIBERAL OFFER-I'he publishers of
The Galaxy, the new fortuightly magaz-
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"1'he Claveriugs," Anthony Trollope's
latest and best novel 1.-The Claveriug' is
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with its publication in England, and will
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is equal in size and typography to novels
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The Galaxy for November LIST. with "lhe
Claverngs' extra, may be obtained at the
leading newsdealers, or the magazine and
the book will be sent by the publishers
to any address on receipt of 30 cents.
Address W. G. g. F. ?. Church. No. 80
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ca The literary reputation of many
Of the writer's for Our Young Folks The
varied, interesting and valuable character
of its contents The number and artistic
excellence Of its illustrations The size
and mechanical execution of the Magazine;
The attractions promised for 1867 in the
Prospectus on the last page If the cover
aud he iberpl rrms eBecd lor pioear.
lug Clubs are greyt Inducements for t4k.
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