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A Yankee Trade.

A certain farmer, who in the course of q
year purchased several dollars worth of goods
land always paid for them), called at the store
OF a village merchandise regular place OF
dealing-with two dozen brooms, which he of
fered for sale. The merchant (who by the
way is fond ola good bargain,) examined his
stock, and said:
.,, aWe T. Cyrus 3eDs wi, wiz give you shilling
Cryus seemed astonished at the offer, and
quickly replied:
"Oh, no, John, I can't begin to take that
for 'em, no how; but I'll let you have ,em for
twenty cents apiece, and not a cent less"
"Cyrus, you are crazy" replied John. "Why
see here" showing fine lot of brooms, els an
article great deal better than yours (Which
was true), which am retailing at twelve and
halt cents apiece (which was not true by sew
en- and a mai, CENTS.
"Oonp care for that" answered Cyrus =
"syouf br9oms are cheap enough, but you can't
have mine tor less than twenty cents anyhow :"
and pre- ending to be more than half angry,
shoudered bis brooms and started for tie
door. 7naoa REQ tsa TX NJ =
Tue merchant getting nervous over the
loss OF a good customer, and fearing that he
might go to another store, and never return.
said:
"5ee here, Cyrus, hold on while. III give
JOu oWShDJ wins IVA youI uIOouiS, YOU Will not
object to take the price of them oui in goods pn
"No, don't care if l do" replied Cyrus.
swell, as you are an old customer, will
allow you twenty cents apiece for this lot
Let me see-twenty-four times twenty makes
just four hundred and eighty cents. What
kind of goods will you have, Cyrus?"
swell, now, John, reckon it don't make any
difference to you what sort Of goods take,
doej it
"oI, no, not at all-not at ALL" said the
merchant. to l u ,i'a''
SVEN, then, as it don't make any difference,
Will take the amount in them brooms Of
yours at twelve and half cents apiece Let
me see-ioar dollars and eighty cents will get
Thirty brcoms, and ten cents over 1t don't
make much difference John, about the ten
ceat', but as you are right clever fellow, I
believe I'll take the change in terbacker,D q :, 4
When Cyrus went out Of the door with his
brooms and "terbacker," John was seized with
a serious breaking out al the mouth. during
which time he was distinctly heard to violate
the third commandment several times by the
bystanders, who all enjoyed the joke.
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Poetry.
Trailing Arbutus.
BY C. II. HoLLIsTER.

Sly loiterer mid the wintergreen.
HIKING beneath capricious SHOWS,
That by the hedge-row's russell screen
Melt In the south wind as it ows;
Thy mantle is a rustling leaf,
Gray MOSES MAKE thy ffugal peus
AMI sere grass hides thee, ht 10 eniei,
Under It's scanLy coVsrnu.
When dl 'st thou blossom, pretty one
Beneath uecemper's emerald ice
Thy buds were small, thy leaves were dun;
The sunlight looked not In thine eyes.
Oh tell me az what idle hour
When other flowers are folded up,
Under what planetary power H
Thy petal nils its scented cupt
Alackl what heart hads't thou to smile
Whom the great hemlocAs shiver so,
And OAKS anu naples frown the while,
And sowing peeehes, to and fro, q
wrapped their long arms 10 Aeep thom 1.-the,
Ana bring the thin blood to their brows?
marvel tAou can st De SO piithe
WIN April TO renew thy VOWS.
For April breaks them every year,
Frownias upon thee, puny thi G,
And scarcely Stops to Ass tear,
II II Iine eys tear SHOULD spring;
rs trifies with by rosy lips,
Win ICY breath he chiis thy breast,
And freezes to tine very tips r'
The leaves that nestle thee to rest.
Why should blame thee? have seen
50 many maidens do the same, ..
~ Loi lering amid the wintergreen
10 hear some April breathe their name;
So have seen their PINK grow paie' aH
AM pale grow fading inso white;
So shivered a. heard the gale
Ana telt the shades Of coming hsht.
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ROM ELERY E. cAHoON.

BREWSTER, Mass, March 10, 1868.
DR.. PoLAND:--I fee it my duty to inform you of
the very eat benefit which have received from the
use of your White Pine Compound. In August, 1861,
took very severe CO d. which continued to aiict
me, increasing n severity, ATTENDED WIN very Sc
by from the throat. Through the fall and winter my
cough was very distressing, reducing my flesh and
strength, and rendering me unit for labor tried
medicines Of various kinds, but of them, how
ever valuable, gave me any relief. In March, 1862,
as you may remainder, wrote to you stating my dr.
White Pine Compound Icommenced taking it, and
Immediately began to amend. At the time of writ
weeks was out in active labor, and in few months
gained up to l65 pounds. i know that it was the
White Pine Compound which did al this for me. /
cine, and as you now ordered it for sale. In eight
months, though without much exertion, disposed of
SAC bottles Of the Compound here on the Cape.
1would add that several persons Of my acquaint
ance, whose condition was IS hopeless as my own,
have been cured by the White Pine Compound.
The White Pine compound, advertised at length in
highly approved medicine, DIR. >. Poland, the
inven Or has the confidence of he many who Know
usefuly many years rs Baptist minister His expe
rience as a sufferer led HIM to make experiments
which issued in his medical discovery. IBostou
The editor Of the Manchester Daily and Weekly
Mirror, in leader Of the Daily, thus speaks of the
"The White Pine Compound is advertised at much
length in our co umns, and we are happy to learn
that the demand for it is increasing beyond all previ
coughs and colds we know Of and no family that has
once used win ever be without it. We speak from
own know edge, 1t is sure to Kill cold and cas-
ant as sure. The greatest inventions come by acci-
deut, and 1t is singular that the Viii inc Com
pound, made for Colds and Coughs, should prove to
be he greatest remedy for kidney difficulties known.
But SO Il is. We cannot doubt 1t, many testimo
mails come to us from well known Besides, the
character Of Dr. Pc and is such that we know he will
not countenance what is wrong. For years Bap-
fist clergyman, studying medicine to find remedies
for hi, ailments, with delicate c0msumptive look,
standing with one foot upon the grave, he made the
discovery which has saved himself and cal ed out |
from hundreds Of others the strongest testimonials
possible, We have know DR.. Poland for years, and
never knew more conscientious, honest, upright |
man. and we are glad to state that we believe what
ever he says about his W hite Pine Compound.
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W07ated,

....ss1 zosa-axt .oaa
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DEEASANT to the palate. cause no PAIN act
l. promptly, never require increase of dose, do not
exhaust and for elderly persons, females and child
rem, are just the thing. Two taken at night NOV
the bowels once the next morning. Warranted
in all cases of Piles and Falling of the Rectum We
promise cure for all symptoms of the DYSPEPSIA,
such as Oppression after eating Sour Stomach Spit
ting OF food, Palptations; also, Headache Dizziness
Pain in the Back and Loins, Yellowness of the Skin
and Eyes, Sick Headache, Coated Tongue, Bilious
ness, Liver Complnint,. Loss of Appetite. Debility,
Monthly Pains, and all Irregularities, Neuralgia,
Faintness, &c. Travellers find the Lozenges just
1hat they need as they are so compact and iodorous
itat they mag be carried In the rest pocket. Price 60
s. HARRISON s. CO., Projectors, No fremont
Temple, Boston. Will be mailed to any address on
enclosing so cents. aa july4d1y
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For Sale

A HORSE, CARRYALL, SLEIGH. HARNESS
"A ROBES, BLANKETS, SADDLE. and Ri,
DIE. ''iu DIM
The Horse nearly years DID, very fast lin color,
and is very promising ANIMAL ' YIN ''''-'
me Carryan is light, good style and stands With
Inc sleigh is a prime one, and has often been
marness nearly new, and other fxings in good
be seen at j. +. Libby Stable, Center ST. y
Jsn'y 8, 1s6e-tf
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For Sale and to Let.
Valuable Hotel Property
.. ef FOR SALE.
THAT SPLENDID UNFINISHED

4 THAT SPLENDID UNFINISHED
IrRk,,s M a r. BILE HOT Ell,
EA On Middle, Willow and Silver Sts.,
in the City of Portland, Maine, belonging in part to
the Estate of Hon JOHN NJ. WOOD, and in part to
the undersigned, is offered for sale and be pur
chased at a GREAT BARGAIN. .... .-.-l
1t occupies about nineteen thousand square feet OF
land, with an aggregate frontage of five hundred and
seventy five feet 1t is Fire Stories HIGH and con-
tains about t,uo hundred and fifteen apartments JT
the use of guests besides four c9pacious stores and az
the most approved modern conyeniences for FIRST
CLASS HOTEL. ~,
TWAS designed by WIN. WAsHBURN, ESQ., Arcni-
tect, of Boston.
Its arrangements for Hotel purposes are prohouhc
ed by competent judges be fully equal 70 nose OF
any Hotel in the country. Its CONSTRUCTION ls most
thorough in all respects; the basement and hrst
stories being quite tre-proof, anu all other part,
Its ORIGINAL estimated cost SIT 000 exclusive
M tbe land: of this sum about $4,000 have been
xnended 10 bring to its present stage of progress
and it is believed that notwithstanding the present
enhanced prices, it be completed Tor occupancy
for $4,000, according to the original plans.
For price, terms of sale and other particulars en-
quire OF o. q " 80 .fs
~ JOS. ILSLEY.
November IL 1S65-dtf
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HAVE CONFIDENCE.

All who have committed an excess OF any kind,
whether it be the solitary vice Of YOUTH or the sting
ing rebuke of misplaced confidence in maturer years.
SEEK FOR AN AN77D0TE IN SEASON.
The Pains and Aches and Lassitude and Nervous
Prostitution that may follow Impure Cotton, arc
the Barometer to the whole system.
DO not wait for the contamination that is to fol-
low: do not wait for Unsightly Ulcers, for
Disabled Limbs, for Loss of Beauty
md
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Clszsgaszp Trains leave Portland daily Sundays
stszs..ssfaas excepted) for Bath, Lewiston via An
droscoggin r. R.), Augusta, Wateryille, Kcndalps
Mills Skowhegan, and intermediate Stations, at
Portland for Bath daily Sundays excepted)
at 5.15 P. Nj. MIXED Train.) 4I aagG ID III
Leave Skowhegan for Portland and Boston at $50
A. NJ, Augusta 1875 and Bath at 1l.55.
This is the only route east without break Of gauge
at Portland. Through tickets for all Stations this
line, also the Maine Central II. R., can be pur-
chased in Boston at Eastern or Boston and Maine
DePots Passengers with through tickets going east
will change cars at the first depot they arrive at in
Portland where ample time is there allowed to dine
AS minutes) at first class eating house. Superior
and well ventilated cars are run with the through
trains. ~ ai' ~ .-
FARE AS Low BY THIS ROUTE As ANY OTHER.
Stages for Rockland connect at Bath; and for Bel
fast at Augusta, and for Scion, Anson, Norridge-
wock, Athens and Moose Head Lake at Skowhegan,
and for China, East and North Vassalboro' at Vas
salboro', and for Unity at Kendalls Mrls.
w. HATCH, Train Manager.
Dec. IL, 1S65-dH fl 1872 p 7af
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TEETH! TEETH! TEETH

DR.. ID. still continues to Extract Teeth by ELEc-
TRiClrY WITHOUT PAIN. Persons having decayed
teeth or stumps they wish to have removed for
ting he would give polite invitation to call. 1.'
Superior ELECTRO MAGNETIC MACHINES for sale
for family use with thorough instructions.
DIR. d. can accommodate q lew patients with board
and treatment at his house. e-rn M -
Office hour, from o'clock A. w. to 70 NJ; from
to p NJ, and to in the evening.
Consultation free. go. novttf
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MIDDLE-AGED MEN.

There are many men at the age of thirty who are
troubled with too frequent excavations from the bad
der, often accompanied by slight smarting or burn
ing sensation, and weakening the system in a manner
the patient cannot account for. On examining the
and sometimes small particles of semen or albumen
will appear the color will be of thin milkish hue
again changing to a dark and turbid appearance.
There are many men who die of this difficulty, gnor-
ant of the cause, which is the
SECOND STAGE OF SEMINAL WEAKNESS.
can warrant perfect cure IN such cases, and
full and healthy restoration OF the urinary organs
Persons, who cannot personally consult the Dr.,
can do so by writing in plain manner, description
of their diseases and the appropriate remedies viii
be forwarded Immediately.
All correspondence strictly confidential and will be
returned, if desired.
Address: DIR. j. b. HUGHES.
No. 5 Temple Street [corner of Middle
Street,, Portland. NE
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HOW MANY THOUSANDS CAN TESTIFY TIC
THIS BY UNHAPPY EXPERIENCED

RIIIo d O4NIIAIf I EAfEhIENOEI
Young men troubled with emissions in sleep,-a
complaint generally the result of q bad habit in
youth treated scientifically, and perfect cure
ranted or no charge made.
Hardly day passes but we are consulted by enc
or more young man with the above disease, some OF
whom are as weak and emaciated as though they had
the consumption, and by their friends supposed to
have it, All such cases yield to the proper and only
correct course of treatment and in short time are
made to rejoice in perfect health.
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Heal Estate for Sale.
In Cane Elizabeth.

A VERY desirable residence in Cape Elizabeth,
IA one mile from Portland Bridge. The house il
two stores containing Is rooms, Closets &C., all in
complete order Also well arranged Stable and out
buildings. The lot contains 000O feet, and for beau
ty of location is unsurpassed in this vicinity. ~
Term easy. For particulars enquire at
@9S Congress ST., g
july25dtf Portland. Me.
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WO2ateG.

A N Agent in every town in the State Of Maine to
IA sell new, convenient and useful patented arti-
Gle. Ladies or Gentlemen wishing for a rare chance
to make money should call on, Oh address,,
j. HANKERSON s. CO.,
= IT -, - rs 100 Middle Street,
Nov 23-dH Portland, Maine.
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Miscellaneous,


DIR. sTRICKLAND'S PILE REMEDY has cured
thousands OF the worst cases OF Blind and Bleeding
Piles. 1t gives immediate relief and effects per-
cure. For sale by all Druggists. 80 cts per bottle
GEO. Q. GOODWIN & CO., 3s Hanover Street,
Boston, Sole Agents tor New England. nov10d6m
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july25dtf
To Let.

49, ALI of the lower part of the dwelling No. G
%;:: Mechanic st. Price $500 per year. ! ~
ksssk For particulars inquire on the premises.
Jan 10-d2t~
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Wants, Lost and Found.
AOe71tS Wanted.

LUTHER Ladies or Gentlemen. Remember that
II VIM. GRACE q CO., offer better Inducements
to returned Soldiers, and others, than any other
house in the Eastern States to sell fine Steel Engrav
lngs and Books by subscription. = ia z1,a
Address at once, with stamp, VIM. GRACE g. Co..
I61 Middle St., Portland, Me. p. o. Box 1882.
Dot 14-d&wAn s.s s..4 ti.f .f,r+r7
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For Sale.
Store to Let.

lis5rs.,i For Sale.
ONE secondhand Engine and Boiler (15 horse
" power) all complete
Secondhand Shafting and Pullies.
One new horizontal Engine Is in. cylinder) IKE
One new Oscilatng Engine (6 in. cylindsr.)
One small horse power Engine and Boiler.
Also, second hand Mill Gearing and Skating.
H All kinds OF Machinery promptly made and
repaired.
IRA WYNN, Agent, No. II Union St.
Dec2-d2m Portland. Me.
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Tenement Waaated.

WTANTED tenement suitable for one or two
w small families, with good water privileges
Please address Tenement, Box 1903.
Oct 10--dtf h9lt5s.ls ~ a%eE4 sMA
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DIR. p. D. BUNNELL.
b. .He0Zi7aQ PIeysicix3,. 1-la1

NO: 2os Congress Street, cures without medicine
~ the following diseases - rheumatism, Catarrh,
h ,a.r Complaints Kidney Affections, Nervous De-
Wyvl.y, Falling OF the Womb, all kinds of Sexual
Loss of Voice, Deafness, Weak Eyes, Dis
Spine All who are not abo to nav are invited to
oear a. sne DIS Office Tuesdays and Fridays, in the
Once hon "ru f receive treatment free Qfchdrge.
S''u'a''oh nee to all. jaf0Gfw*
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TESTIMONIALS

ia 4
very large number of important testimonials
have already been received from Physicians, Clergy
men, Apothecaries, and indeed from all classes in So
ciety, speaking in the most attering terms of the
White Pine Compound.
DIR Nichols of Northfeld, Vt says:
81 find the White Pine Compound to be very eica-
cious not in coughs and other pulmonc affections
but also in affections Of the kidneys, debility of the
stomach and other kindred 0rgans.n
Rev X Chrse of Kumney, N. Fl writes:
81 have for years regarded your White Pine Com
pound an inva liable remedy. can truly say that
fregard it as even more effcacous and valuable than
ever have just taken the Compound for cold and
1t works charmingly." et--
Hon. p Sweetser of South Reading, writes:
"Having long KIN wn something Of the valuable
medical properties of the White Pine, was prepared
on seeing an advertisement of your White Pine Com
pound to give the medicine trial 1t has been used
by members Of my family for several years. for colds
and coughs and in some cases of serious kidney diff
cuties, with excellent results Several our friends
have also received much benefit from the Compound
We intend to keep it always on hand"
REV. Ii. d. HODGE. r8G
of West Randolph, VT, who is practicing physi-
clan, as well preacher, in letter to Dr. p dated
May 81, $50, says: 81 find it an excellent medicine
til fl.,ryl
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Medical.
DIR. j. B. HUGHES
CAN BE FOUND AT HIS
PRIVATE MEDICAL ROOMS,
No. 3 TenaDIe Street.

WHERE he can be consulted privately and with
w the utmost confidence by the afflicted at all
hours Caily, and from A. NJ. to z. NJ.
DIR. ii. addresses those who are suffering under the
aiiiieton OF private diseases, whether arising from
impure connection the terrible vice of self-abuse
DeVotng his entire time TO that particular branch OF
the medical profession lie reels warranted in CHAR
RANTEElNG CURE IN ALL CASES, whether of long
standing or recently contracted, entirely removing
the dregs or disease from the system, and making
perfect and PERMANENT CURE
He would call the attention of the afflicted to the
TACT OF his long standing and wellearned reputation
furnishing sufficient of his sill and sue
cess.
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Rassiness Wnnted
Lost Z

Lost!
A CHECK drawn by Mathews & Thomas, on
IA Canal National Bank, dated Oct. 26th or 9th,
for One Thousand Dollars. Payment has been
stopped. All persons cautioned against receiving
the same. The finder shall be suitably rewarded by
returning it to 49, > 49,
w. W. THOMAS,
At Canal National Bank.
Nov 23-dtf -
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Lots for Sale.

HOUSE LOUS IOr Salcs
CEvERAL finely located House Lots in Cape Eiz-
- abeth, three minutes walk from the Cape Bridge.
Inquire of L. N. PERRY, at the Sherlrs Oce, Port
seen. may13h
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MEDICAL ELECTRICITY
DIR. w. N, DEMING, II.l
Medical Electrician.
TIA MIDDLE STREET,
Nearly Opposite the United States Hotel.

Nearly Opposite the United States Hotel,
WHERE he would respectfully announce to the
w citizens Of Portland and vicinity, that he has
permanently located in this city. During the two
years we 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 curino
patients in SO short time that the question is ofe
asked do they stay cured? To answer this question
doctor the second time without charge. VIZ
DR.. ID. has been practical Electrician for twentv
one years, and is also regular graduated physician
Electricity is perfectly adapted to chronic Diseases n,
the form Of nervous or sick headache; neuralgia m
the head, neck, or extremities; consumption when
in the acute stages where the lungs are NOT llv
involved; acute chronic rheumatism scrof6Ia biy
diseases, white swellngs spinal diseases, curyatnre
Of the spine, contracted muscles, distorted limbs
palsy paralysis, st. Vitas' Dance deafness stam
mering or hesitancy of speech, dyspepsia indges
ton, constipation and liver complaint piles-we cure
every case that can be presented asthma, bronchi-
complaints. ~ i oA-'
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L. A ID L Il g

Who have cold hanos and feet; weak stomachs lam
ness and swimming in the head, with indigestion and
constipation Of the bowels pain in the side and hack.
ieucorrh9a, Tor whites); falling of the womb with in
train of diseases win find in Electricity sure
O1 caIe For painful IL too prose
with young ladies', Electricity is q certain spece.
and Will in short time, restore the sufferer to the
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TAINTED.

M Vessels to load deals at St. John, N.
IAN B., for English and Irish Ports, at high
EsfM est rates offreight.
Sc4a4IS - - ALSO, =
To load lumber at same place for Calves
ton, Philadelphia and Richmond. s
LITTLEJOHN & CHASE,
..ft errfa No. 4 Central Wharf.
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Railroads.
POR I'll A ND
SAcO & PORTSMOUTH R. R.

rsss-r-==Erl On and after Nov. 6, 1865, Passenger
!. s:sS9tss.aSS-s4ss rains leave as follows -
Leave Portland for Boston at s 10 A. M and 220 p.
NJ.
Leave Boston for Portland at 80 A. NJ. and 30 p.
NJ
Freight trains leave Portland and Boston daily.
a.. FRANCIS CHASE, Supf.
Portland, Nov. 6, 1sG5-dtf
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FROM A BOSTON PASTOR
-. RaarnN Ion rxr~cfQe a

REV. J. W POLAND M
Dear Sir:-Your White Pine Compound has been
used in my amil and know of others who have used
it, always with good effect and feel fully Justified
and it with pleasure that say that regard it (un
like most preparations of the day., wholly desery
ing Of the entire confidence Of the public. Net only
do consider 1t safe, but efficient remedy for all
diseases of the throat. -
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By Electricity

The Rheumatic, the equity, the lame and the law
leap with Joy, and move with the agility and elastic
ity Of youth; the heated graid is cooled the rost
moved; faintness converted to vigor weakness to
strength the blind made to see the deaf to hear and
the palsed form to move upright; the blemsbes 81
youth oblterated; the ACCIDENTS of mature iite
prexented the caamites OF old age obyiated and an
active circulation maintained - ~'
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P0RTLAND2 ROCHESTER R.R.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.

l19EEFFFJzFE5I On and after Monday, Oct 30, 1865,
trains will leave as follows, until further
notice -
and 340P.M
Leave Portland for Saco River at s OOA. M, and zoo
and BOP NJ.
The 40 A and 100 P. NJ. trains will be freight
trains, with passenger cars attached.
Va Stages connect at GOrham for West Gorham,
Standish, Steep Falls, Baldwin, Denmark, Sebago,
Br1dgton, LOWELL. Hiram, Brownfeld, Fryeburg,
Conway, Bartlett, Jackson Lmington, Cornish, Por.
ter Freedom, Madison, and Eaton N Ii.
At Buxton Center for West Buxton, Bonny-Eag gle,
Parsonsfeld and Ossipee
At Saccarappa for South Windham, Windham Hill
and North Windham, daily.
Portland, Oct &c, Is65-dtf