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The Portland daily press., 1866-04-25
ITEMS OF STATE NEWS.

BY- John J. Russell of Barring, was killed
on Saturday last on the Calais & Barring Rail-
road. He was run over by loaded car.
BBThe Machias Union says "Business is
town-ike again. The steam mill and nearly all
the mills are in operation. Our saw mills are
the lungs of business life"
Va 1t is said new mine of plumbago has
been opened near Sabattis mountain
BB The Waterville Mail mentions a slate
quarry now being opened in the town of Wins
low, and says the quality proves to be equal
to the best slate in the market and that there is
reason to suppose the quantity to be abundant.
The quarry is located only few rods rom the
Railroad and great confidence is felt in the
success of the "Sebasticook Slate Company,"
which has lately been organized.
The York Peat Company, to own and
control the patent rights OF the American Peat
Company for the manufacture of peat as an
article of fuel for the counties of York and
Androscoggin, was organized in Biddeford ON
Wednesday, and the capital stock was all SUBJ
scribed and paid for. E. H. Banks, James
the Company.
Us Charles Hight of Saco, who was arres-
ted several weeks since for breaking into a
store in Newfield, escaped from the jail in that
town last Wednesday night. =
RThe editor of the Skowhegan Clarion
says somebody aas filled his "porringer" with
maple syrup. There must be abundance OF
the saccharine product in that region; a land
flowing with milk and honey would be nothing
to it.
The Saco Democrat says that Chas. w.
Burrows, son of S. w. Burrows, Esq, of that
city, and the youngest of fifteen applicants who
presented themselves for examination for an
appointment to West Point from this district
was the successful competitor, and has receiv-
ed the appointment. -..r
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FOREIGN MIscELLANY.

The italian Minister of Public Works has
propossd to the Chamber to vote premiums to
the engineers and contractors engs ged on the
Mont Gents tunnel, with the view of stimu-
latine them to the greatest activity, and secur-
inc t6e completion of the work at the earliest
possible day. -.....l.l ...
An acacia of rare species, of which the
like is only to be seen in the Jardin des Plant s
has Just been transplanted in Paris. IL was
planted as stree of liberty" in 1898 in the
great courtyard of the Imperial Library in the
Rue de Richelieu, where il has flourished ever
since. In consequence of the great additions
making to the Imperial Library it became ne
cessary to remove the acacia. 1t was at first
proposed to cut the tree down, but it was sub
sequently resolved to transplant it. and it is
now tobe seen in an adjoining courtyard.
In the Department of the Loire in France
there is a wonderful mathematician named
Grandmange, who was born without arms or
legs. At the age of four he was able to solve
ordinary sums in his head. He writes clear
running hand, which he traces readily with a
pen held in his mouth, directed by a fieshy ap-
pendage which nature has placed on his right
shoulder. He answers without written calcu-
lations the most difficult arthmetical problems
applied to commercial, financial and industrial
operations; and recently at Compiegne several
members of the University put to him ques-
tions so complicated that to selve single one
would take an hours work, and vet he gave
the correct answer almost immediately. Fiji.
teen medals have been awarded to him by
learned societies. rah
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MUNICIPAL COURT. APRIL "a.

Charles b. Wright and Frank Clemens, the thieves
who stole the silk from the store OF Messrs. Wood
man, True g. Co., having obtained sureties on that
complaint, were liberated from Jail. They were i'm
medately arrested on charge of stealing 100 yards
of silk from the store of Messrs. Dunn & Palmer.-
Being brought before Court they pleaded not guIty,
and waived an examination. In default of sureties
in the sum OF $500 each for their appearance at the
July term OF the }. Court, they were committed.
Fox, City Solicitor, for State Smith g. Reed for pris-
oners.
James King pleaded guilty to resisting police off,
Ger, while the latter in discharge of his duty and
paid fine of SO and costs.
John McQuade, for drunkenness and disturbance
paid fine Of SO and costs.
Peter Mugford pleaded noio contendere to'a COM
plaint charging him with violating city ordinance,
in opening vault In the day time without permit
and paid fine Of So and costs.
The Portland daily press., 1866-04-25
The Fair.


% The attendance yesterday afternoon was
very large, and last evening it was perfect
jam, the spacious Hall and all the large rooms
being filled. The pantomime of Uncle Toms
Cabin by the Abyssinian circle, was beautiful
ly done and ELECTED great applause. Addition
al contributions flowed in yesterday from va
rious quarters, and more are coming. Of the
success of the Fair there cannot be the slight
est doubt, as everybody win visit it, and those
who have currency cannot resist the sweet
opportunities of the charming young ladies
with books In their hands to take chance +"
for some of the beautiful articles on exhibit
tion.
The Grand Fair Regatta will come off at
10 IL o'clock this morning, if the weather is
pleasant. The route will be from point of
Union Wharf to point off the Grand Trunk
Wharyes. The steamer Mahoning will leave
Custom House Wharf at 10 O'Clock, with the
Judges on board. A limited number of tick
cts will be for sale at 25 cents each. Should
the weather prove unfavorable the Regatta
will be postponed to the first pleasant day.
AT O'Clock this afternoon the Fa Twill re-
open, and at o'clock this evening. The
famous Burdel trial will come off this evening
in the Court Room. 1t is worth quarter =
to witness this, and We have no doubt the
room viii be crowded. .... ..a
The following is list of the donations re-
ceived at the Reception Hail. yesterday:
Knit Goods, knit with Lambs Knitting
Machine, W. S. Dyer; donation from Maine
State Prison, w. w. Rice, Warden; coffee
tamarinds and dried herbs, Charles w. Jarvis
child's skirt, Mrs. James Harris; a beautiful
sloop, Master Bennie F. Green; lady's hood,
Miss Annie E. Holden; box of oranges
Hatch & Frost; pertumery, soaps and fancy
articles, e. L. StanwOod. a5-.ia i
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THE ESTERN nj ALL.

EXCITING NEWS FROM CHIII.-By the
latest mail from the South Pacific the
Navy Department is in possession of some
startling advices from the Chilian coast. A
Washington telegram to the Boston Adrertss-
er says: f.s -i
According to despatch from Commodore
Rodgers, in command of the United States
squadron in the harbor of Valparaiso COLI
sion between our naval forces and the Er O.
lish squadron on the one side, and the Spanish
irOn-clad Numancia and the frigate Blanca on
the other side, is not improbable 1t seems
that Commodore Nunize, commanding the
Spanish vessels, notified the authorities of
Valparaiso that if an attempt was made to en-
plOy torpedoes against his ships he would at
once proceed to lombard the city. The Chill
ian authorities informed Commodore Rodgers
anu Rear Admiral Denman, Commander of
the English squadron, of this notification
Thereupon the commanders of the United
States and English vessels sent joint protest
against the proposed bombardment, and sub
sequently informed the Spanish Commodore
that they should insist, under any circumstan-
ces, upon ample time being given for the re-
moval OF neutral property and of the women
and children of the city, before it was fired
upon. At the same time they changed their
anchorage and took up position close to the
shore between the Spanish vessels and the
city. Commodore Rodgers expresses his in
tentiOn to attack the Spanish feet in case his
demand should not be complied with. The
United States squadron in the harbor consists
ofthe monitor Monadnock, four Is inch guns
the Powhatan-twelve guns; the Vanderbilt
fifteen guns; the TCscarora-ten guns; the
Wateree-ten guns; and the Suwanee-ten
guns; in all sixty-one guns. The English fleet
is smaller in the number of vessels, and also OF
guns The Spanish iron-clad Is vessel OF
immense offensive and defensive power, $50
feet long, eighteen feet out of water, mounts
forty guns, and is plated all over with five
inches of iron. Her capacity is no less than
seventy-two hundred tons nevertheless Com
modore Rodgers believes he could sink her in
less than half an hour. In a private letter the
Commodore humorously remarked that hc
has had two visits from the Spanish Governor
who, he thinks, fully satisfied himself by close
inspection that his monster is no match fol
the American monitor. The Commodore also
writes that the Monadnock was visited by
5000 Chilians in single day.
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From CuI;fcr,ai0.

~. q. SAN FRANCISCO, April "a.
Ian, arrived to-day with S45,5O0 in treasure.
On her down trip the steamer was seized at
Cape st. Lucas by order of Gen. Corona, and
an effort was made to send her to Alata but
she was finally ordered to La Pas.
Capt. Wakeman forwarded to the u. S. Con-
sui his protest against the seizure of the vessel
or ihtermeddling with her cargo, notwithstand-
ing which guard of Liberal soldiers was plac-
ed on board, who ransacked her in search oil
contraband articles. As a crowd of drunken
crowd Of Liberals on shore were prepared to
commit violence, Capt. Wakeman deemed il
expedient to give $500 in cash and a bond fol
$500 more when the vessel was released, and
proceed on her voyage. aea +
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THREE DAYS
LATER FROM EUROPE.
Arrival of the America mt New York.

NEW YORK, April "a
The steamship America, from Southamp
ton on the morning OF the 11th, has arrived a
| quarantine.
The steamship Africa arrived out on thu
9th inst.
The ship Eliza, from New York for Bremen
was run into and sunk off Portland. All hand.
but one man perished.
The Patrick Henry, from Liverpool for New
York, returned to Queenstown leaking.
The grrnboat Canandaigua had arrived al
Southampton.
In the House of Commons on the Sth e6OO,-
900 were voted for public works.
The London merchants propose giving
Mr.. Peabody banquet before leaving for
America
The Times Paris correspondent says Mar
shal Neil who commands one of the greatest
French military divisions, had interviews with
the Emperor in Paris.
1t IS inferred that if a war breaks out be-
tween Prussia and Austria corps of observa-
ton would be found on the Rhine, Marshal
Nell commanding. Neil was sent to Turin
just before the last Italian war commenced.
The Prussian reply to the Austrian note
created extremely untavorable impressions at
Vienna. Austria reiterates her demand in the
note OF the 3lst ult., and expresses the hope
that Prussia will eXpalin the meaning of war
like preparations. t.-t
The Italian ambassador at Berlin in des-
patch to Florence describes war as inevitable.
Italy is preparing in the event of war to
attack Austria in Venetia.
An extraordinary sitting of the Federal diet
has taken place. otr0l -
Prussia proposes convocation of the Ger
man Parliament, with universal suffrage and
direct elections for the purpose of reforming
the fund. rrf-
Kan Wang, the leader of the Nyenefer reb-
els, has been shot. "a
Hang Kow is considered in danger, great
destitution prevailing there.
A mint is to be established at Japan.
The elections in Victoria and New Zealand
nave resulted in large majority for the min
lstry. The financial statement shows a total
revenue of three millions. The shipment of
gold during the month was 10000 ounces for
England and 76, 900 for India.
Gen. Churle's expedition to Faranaki was
completely successful. The country is now
tranquil.
The Portland daily press., 1866-04-25

A BENEFICENT WoRK.-We are glad to
learn that the ladies' of this city who have so
actively interested themselves in relieving the
necessities of the Freedmen of the South, do
not relax their benefcent efforts. A large
number of ladies, from every sect and denom-
nation, have organized themselves into a
sewing society which meets every Wednesday
afternoon from two to five o'clock, at the
rooms known as the "Sanitary Rooms" in
the City Government House, for the purpose
OF preparing clothing to be sent TO teachers in
the South for distribution among the suffering
and needy. All ladies interested in the good
work of ministering to the necessities of the
poor, are cordially invited to attend.
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Clear up the Streets /
Tuesday, April "a, 1896.

Auesudy, dPrII a, 1000.
To the Editor of the Press:
x win you permit me through your columns
to call the attention of the proper authorities
to the heaps Of rubbish which have been de-
posted recently on Fore Street, near the foot
OF Mountfort street. 1t is aceL, especially at
TINS time to clean up cellars and back yards,
and every good citizen win of course put his
premises in order but what is to be done with
the debris thus obtained? Surely it should
not be placed upon the public highway, di-
rectly in front 0fa dwelling house; for by such
a transfer nothing is gained either in point Of
health or deeency. CITIZEN.
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From Rich,,ao,as1.

FORTRESS MONROE, April 23
The citizens ticket approving the Presi-
dents policy was elected by large majority,
in Portsmouth, on Saturday. II
The sloop-of-war Macedonia came out of her
dry dock on Saturday. sat
The irigate Savannah has arrived here. She
will be re-fitted as cruising vessel for midi
shipmen at the Naval Academy. 4a
The gunbOat Conneaught leaves on the first
OF May for the Southern States. E.
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The Cholera In Ne,u York Hayoor.

- NEW YORK, April "a.
The Deputy Health officer reports that up
to 10 A. NJ, yesterday, there had been ten
cholera cases, received from the steamer Hi
nois, and two deaths, leaving in the hospital
eighty.
DIR. Anderson, one of the Quarantine Com
missioners, goes to Washington tonight, to
ask the Government to give additional facili-
ties for the treatment of cholera at this port,
by the use of grounds at Sandy Hook. If
successful, temporary buildings will be erected
there for patents.
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Orr.
t.. e. r.. Fox.


No. 209-John Rogers, Administrator, v. John II.
Humphreys g. ais. Action of assumpsit brought by
plaintiff as administrator OF the estate of Richard T.
Dunlap, against John II. Humphreys, John C. Hum
phreys and Charles c. Humphreys, alleged copart-
ners in business, under the firm of John H. Humph-
reys Co., to recover the amount of note for "a
69375, dated August Q, 1862, payable on demand
signed by John Humphreys, snd endorsed by j. H.
Humphreys s. Co. Plaintiff disconbnues as to John
c. Humphreys, he having deceased.
For the defense, the partnership denied and it
alleged thai at the time the concern stopped busnesse
in 1857 the partnership dissolved and that at
time the note was given Charles c. Humphreys was
not partner, had nothing to do with the business
and no knowledge of such note. Also that there
any notice tohe endorsers Of said note dur
ing the lifetime of the said Dunlap.
The Court ruled that the testimony for defendant
was not sufficient to make out his case. Whereupon
it was withdrawn from the Jury defendants default
ed, and goes up to the full Court lo
Adams. Orr.
L. & L. Fox.
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From Neac Orleans.

- NEW ORLEANS. April "a.
There is fearful crevasse 20 miles below
Packard plantation an acre and half wide.
The whole left bank below is threatened with
inundation. The flooded district is planted
with sugar cane. The whole of Teneheal
County is threatened with a flood. si
Gen. Banks provost judge is in Jail, charged
with swindling ol ia
Many treasury agents have been arrested on
charges of fraud, and are applying for writs of
habeas corpus, which applications are refused.
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From. Sayam,sah.

New YORK, April "a.
The Savannah Herald of the 21st states
that Capt. Duncan has demanded that his tri-
al should be remanded to the civil courts, but
the military commission refused. +'i%
Gov. jenkins has issued proclamation ex-
planatory of the position OF the courts and
the people under the recent proclamation of
President johnson, in effect stating that the
former status is modified, not radically chang
ed sti. llte l1l i.af - Gst
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q. s. CIRCUIr COURT

CLIFFORD, j., PRESIDING.
TJEsDAY.-No case being ready for trial, Courtad-
journed to 10 o'clock Wednesday morning.
The case OF Daniel W. Lord v. Inhabitants of Ken
nebunkport, is assigned for trial this morning.
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RELIGIOUS NOTIcEs

UNION PRAYER MEETING at the Vestrv n, Fraa
Street Church during the week, commencina 81 % o
hour. AAs oiAo
Portland, April 23d, 1S66-1w
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THE eminent excellence cf the Steam Re-
fined Soap is due partially, we presume, to
the steam process of manufacture; but not
less to the skill of the manufacturers, Messrs.
Leathe d Gore, and to their wise and liberal
policy OF using only the best materials and
employing only the most trustworthy work
men ~ t-aif yli At'. AZ Ft -a
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rI,HosE wishing tho services OF the subscriber in
Fruit Grating in Portland or vicinity, may leave
their orders at Owen q Barber's, Exchange Street,
or with
l. O.A. HILL, Stevens Plains,
April 25-d1mx WestbroOk.
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pY two single gentlemen, in private family or
Iwhere there are not than three or four other
boarders; location must be central and pleasant,
within ten minutes walk of the Post Office 53
Address 2. Q. Box 2227 Portland ap25d1ws W
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SUPREME JUDIOIAI, COURT

APRIL TERM-DANFoRTu, j., PRESIDING.
TUEsDAY.-The case of Calvin Farr v. Robert Pen
nell and bark Nettie Merryman was given the jury.
The verdict was for plaintiff for $780, and that the
bark was liable for that amount. 90
Adams t.-"st4i-'f NO. Orr
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PETERsoN's International Magazine for
May, has been received at the bookstores of
Messrs. Bailey G. Noyes, Davis Brothers and
Short & Loring. al8
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New Advertisements To-Day

New Advcrtise nents TO.Day
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Grand Fair-City Hall.
FLORAL Exhibition-Mechanics' Hall.
opening of the Trotting Season.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
ladies LADIES Cloakings-P M. Frost.
R.y Goods-Leaeh, Bartlett 81 Parker.
Board Wanted.
Sheriff's Sale.
For Sale-House, oAoSi T>o'o'
Fruit Grating.
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THE revised list of prices current viii be
published tomorrow. 1t is impossible to
make room for it to-day. -t
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FOR Sale i!

A Two STORY HOUSE, convenient for two fami-
Allies, nearly new. Being about to make change
in hn siness shall sell at bargain if Immediately
annlied for Terms easy Immediate possession Civ
en-. Far further particulars inquire OF G41 s
j. MERROW,
o. On the premises, No. s Willis Street.
Anvil os-11W#
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TAILoRs, Hair Dressers and Paper-hang gers,
can have their shears razor ground at Fosters,
81 Union Street, up stairs, az r.
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PERsoNAL.-We had a call yesterday from
Mr.. Cypher, the special correspondent of the
New York Tribune at Eastport, Calais, &C.,
the "Fenian Seat of War;" He is on his re-
turn home and considers the e scare /" as
about over. Other correspondents also re-
turned in the New York, from Eastport, YES
tar1av +'- n
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Established Jane 23, 1869.
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS ID nubI,sbed
every day, Sunday excepted lat SO Exchange Street.
Portland, N. A FOSTER, Proprietor.
TERMs:-Eght Dollars year in advance.

THE MAINE STATE PRESS, is published at the
same place every Thursday morning at $500 year,
invariably in advance.
RATES OF ADvERTIsING.-Cns inch OF space, in
ieneth oil column, constitute a square
S150 psr square daily first week 75 cents per
week after; three insertions, or less, 1O0 continu-
ing every other day after first week, 30 cents
Hall square, three insertions or less rs cents; one
week, S1.00; 90 cents per week after.
Under head of sAMUsEMENTs," 5000 per souare
per week; three insertions or less 81 10
"SrEolAL NOTICES." S1.25 per square first inser-
ton and 20 cts per square for each subsequent in
each subsequent insertion
ADVERTISEMENTS inserted in the "MAINE STATE
fkEss winch has large circulation in every par
of the State for $1OO per square for first nscrtion
lion. as 1isI-T| - = ~
w JOB PRINTING, of every description, exc
cuted with dispatch; and all business pertaining 10
the oiiice or Paper promptly transacted on appca-
tion as above. -1 -tl --+-h4-
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To the Editor of fse press.

Allow me to inquire through your columns
if there is any truth in the current reports
that one of the lady (a) managers OF the
Fair now being held at the City Hall, refused,
in very unusual and indecent speech to
allow the portrait of ABRAHAM LINCOLN to
be hung up in the Hall. Q.
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tracts of the advertising Of the daily papers
from the returns made to the Assessor of In
ternal Revenue, the publisher of the Portland
Advertiser had made no returns. Since then
he has made one and it appears that their re-
ceipts for the last quarter were 81 ,151, on
which they paid tax of s3003. a
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HOUSE LOTS.

VERY eligible lot near the head of State street;
n size, IS by ~, 900
Also lots on Emery and Lewis Streets near Pine
Street w. ii. STEPHENSON
an23-dtf I'd National Bank.
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The French Academy propose to make the
celebration of their bicentennial annivel sary
take place at Paris at the time of the great ex-
position, -3 5 aE .+ aj
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Washington Correspondence. .

it us..t WASHINGTON, April "a
The Commercials special Washington dis
patch says the President has appointed Wade
Hampton, relative of the rebel General of
that name, Postmaster at Pittsburg, Penn,
removing radical.
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PORTLAND AND VICINITY

"a AdDertisers iciU benefit themselves, as tcelids
accommodate u.s. by sending in their seh,enfs
ut On early hour In the dan,
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The T,celffA Maine Regiment e., route for
Home. a.tH 4
New YORK, April "a
Steamer Hermann Livingston from Sayan-
nah 21st, has arrived, bringing two companies
of the 18th Maine regiment.
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Wanted.
Wanted.

e. &s-5 Wanted. ENH
Agent in every town in the State of Maine to
"A sell new, convenient and useful patented arti-
Gle. Ladies or Gentlemen wishing fol a rare chance
to make money should call on, OF address,
j. HANKERSON 81 CO.,
n et-T 1870 Middle Street,
NOV z3-dt Portland, Maine
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Wanted.

Wanted. -
A SITUATION in a retail grocery store or some
:Al. ~ similar employment, by young man who has
in country store, and is lair penman Best Of ref
erence given as regards character. Address
'N e+@.'' HI. III, c.,
ap23-d1w* Box 1926 Portland p o.
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Found

EOund
A WATCH on the street. The owner can have it
~ ~ Dy calng at 20 York street, proving property
ana paying Tor this advertisement. -
foruand April 23.-3t* NATHL. PIERCE
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Board Wanted,

Rf married couple in genteel private family or
~ boarding house, pleasantly located with suit of
70 pns furnished or unfinished. Possession taken
on or before June 18TH tFff
Address W. Press Office " ap2ldtf
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Wants, Lost and Found.

. Wanted. s4
ftNO buy out Fruit Stand in good locality, to
Il rent a store Tor the business.
Address Box 3sS, Portland, Me. ap24d2t*
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.t4lf llJlem5iul ba8 e.l- '
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En.uJT GRAFTTNG.l

April 25-d1w*
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Board Wanted.

April 25-d1ms