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xxx CONGRESSES Session.
WASHINGTON, June 25.

20 WASHINGTON, June 25.
,-5Il1 o14 SENATE. v-.o .o
The bill for the payment of Quartermas-
ters stores was taken up and discussed during
the morning hour; after which the Tax bill
was taken up.
Certain verbal amendments to the Tax bill
were concurred in.
MIR. Henderson offered an amendment that
there should be no tax on raw cotton, which
was lost-10 against "a.
An amendment was adopted taxing Nation
al Banks ten per cent. on their circulation af-
ter the lst OF July, 1856. The bill then pass
ed.-Adjo,rned.
Mr.. Morrill, reported the Tariff bill. Re-
ferred to the Committee Of the Whole, and
made special order for next THURSDAY and
Friday, and until disposed Of.
Resolutions were adopted increasing the
salaries OF several employees of the present
Congress.
A resolution was offered, asking the Presi-
dent to inform the House whether the person.
al rights OF citizens of the United States are
suihclenty protected in the South. LAID over
until next Monday.
The Military Committee were instructed to
inquire into the facts the trial OF clerk of the
War Department by court-martial, to ascer-
tain whether Oppression. injustice and cruelty
have been practiced which ought to be re-
dressed. .1 "a
Resolutions of enquiry of the President as
to whether our Government had interposed in
behalf of arrested Fenians in Canada were Of
fered, when Mr.. Banks stated that he had rea-
son to believe some steps had been taken in
that direction, and the resolution was not re-
ceiyed.
a message from the President and letter
from Secretary Seward were received relative
to certain ati1eRcans held in Ireland, by which
1t appears that several were arrested, but all
had been released.
Several bills were introduced and reported.
They were appropriately referred.
The Army Appropriation bill was taken UP.
The Senate amendment was acted on, and a
committee of conference asked on disagree
| ing Observation-Disclosures.
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FROM WASHINGTON,
Approval of the Bill for the dispO-
sal OF Public Lands.
C0W for q National linton
, CO7aVe29tiO7e.
WAsu1NcroN limo Ok

WASHINGTON, June 25.
The President has approved the bill for the
disposal of Public Lands for homesteads to
actual settlers in the Southern States; also
the bill appropriating $36S,OO0 to reimburse
West Virginia for monies expended in the
war. | Fk- -k.ErA e
A call has been issued, signed by Messrs.
Randall, Doolittle, Browning, Cowan, Knapp,
Fowler, Dixon, Hendricks, Norton and Mes
mith, for National Union Convention of two
delegates from each Congressional District,
and four at large from each State, to meet at
Philadelphia the 14th of August, such dele
gates being chosen by electors who sustain
the Administration. The object of the Con-
vention, in the words of the call, "To assem-
BILE as friends and brothers under the National
flag to hold counsel together upon the state OF
the Union, and take measures to avert possi-
Bile dangers" +s.s
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CSty of Portland.

WHEREAS, the City Council, by their order
wv passed June 4th, 1866, authorized and directed
the undersigned, Joint Standing Committee on Lay
ing out Streets to change the running of Mellen
street, and make it straight line from Congress St.
to Portland street, ii they deem the same expedient
therefore,
Notice Is hereby given to all parties interested that
the Joint Standing Committee of the City Council
laying out Streets, will meet to hear the par
ties and view the proposed way the sixth day Of
July, 1866 at four O'Clock in the afternoon at the
in ersection OF said Meeu street with Congress St.
and will then and there proceed to determine and ad
judge whether the public convenience requires said
street or way to be laid out.
Given under our hands on this twenty fifth day Of
June, A. d. 1866.
ApGi ApGuE6 II sTTHENsl PH1ENRlY, Committee on
AMBROSE GIDDINGs, Lavinr ont
S9sFRH V i: F1IEs, IhEssAbFoHD' New Streets.
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THE Boston Traveller is mistaken In Its
statement shat tits now more Than hr y years
since Congress sat into July" The fret ses-
sion of the S4th Congress. which convened In
December, 1855, did not adjourn until august
18th, 1885; and an extra session was called by
Pres.Geat Pe.r-e-in consequence Of some ap-
preparation bills not being passed-which con-
vened August 2lst, and continued in session
ten days. e.. ... -ss
The above mentioned long session was the
one in which it took two months to elect .
Speaker of the House, and in watch contest
Mr.. Banks was eventually elected.
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The colored men of New Jersey are moving
to contest legally their right to the ballot.
Claiming that, as taxpayers, representation is
due them in the enactment and administration
of the laws, they will offer their votes at the
next election, and, if refused, they will bring
the matter to the courts, and lay open the
whole question of suffrage. The most intelli-
gent and wealthy colored men of the State lead
the enterprise, which retains for it's chief law
yer, Gen.B. F. Butler. e.fs.. ...t "
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From Mea.ico.

go NEW ORLEANS, June "a.
Brownsville correspondence says in the late
attack and capture near Matamoras, a regi-
ment of lancers and one large Imperial infant
ry regiment turned over to the Liberals slde
The Austrian regiment lost all their officers
and men but two, killed. The guerrillas lost
100, all killed. Bagdad was evacuated by the
Imperial troops, which were sent to reinforce
Matamoras, which was in danger OF attack
from Gen. Escobado.
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Riot at Charleston. .

.ItI.T AUGUSTA, Ca, June "a.
A riot occurred in Charleston on SATURDAY.
between the whites and blacks. The police
arrested the ringleaders. Subsequently 300
blacks, led by negro soldiers, paraded the
streets, when the military and police attacked
them, quelled the riot, and arrested many of
the rioters.
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CORTLAND AND VICINITY.

New Advertisements To-day.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Fourth OF July-Programme.
NEW wADvERTIsEMENrco COLUMN.
State Bank Bills Fitzgerald & Hodsdon.
Walker Horse Hay Fork.
Portland Dry Dock Company.
Wanted-Bakers. a . ID
Notice-F. B Hanson.
Found-Bracelet. -t,-H 1us
Lost-Wallet. ..-# 3d..
Wanted-Vessel.
B0aruing-77 Free Street.
$25 Reward-Wm. Allen, Jr.
Wanted-Agents. g.
Guardians Sale-Jacob Mcclellan.
City of Portland-New Streets.
anted-Servant Girl. gUoi...f
Notce-John H. Very.
House and Lot at Auction.
For Sale-House and Land. e..
$50 Reward.
DuGcner's Lightning Fly-Killer.
Fall in "F. t's."
Muslins-A. @. Leach.
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FORTRESS MONROE, June 20.
Proposals to furnish beef to government at
this point are received. They range from
$40 65 to $18 per cwt. 3 ssr-vr+-
The steamer Wm P. Kennedy touched here
this afternoon and took on board 80 colored
men and women for Boston, Mass, where
homes in various families of that city have
been procured. On the previous trip the Ken
nedy took like number. Other installments
are to be shipped North rapidly. This Is be-
ing done by the Freedmen's Bureau. The
movement is looked upon with interest by the
farmers and residents of the Peninsula, the
whole OF which swarms with freed people OF
all ages. -c5!t9 ll'5ct9 -s2 l1f
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The ATTITUDE of E,.anee

New YORK June 25.
Paris dates of the 18th inst. state that the
Emperor of France in letter to M. Drouyn
de L'Huys, has defined the attitude France
would have observed if the Conference had
met. She would have repudiated all idea Of
territorial aggrandizement so long as the Eu-
ropean equilibrium should not be disturbed,
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Portland Dry Dock Company.

A MEETING Of the Stockholders OF this Company
IN will be held at the Ocean Insurance Office, July
'a at r IN M 1h o. .Se St onS%hg p1. % t
vote passed at their last ting instructng the Di-
rectors to build Marine Railway.
I'd. To see if they will authorize the Directors to
contract for building Dry Dock IA definite PROPOSE
ton having been received)
31 To see il they II authorize increase of the
capital stock. Per Order. T
C. M. DAVIS, Secretary.
Portland, June 26, 1866. - div r
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Tornado at Buffalo.

. BUFFALO, n. z, June "a.
A tornado passed over this city at O'Clock
this afternoon, uprooting trees, blowing down
chimneys, unroofing several bu ldines, includ-
ing the o. S. Express Company's stable, and
badly injuring the oyerseer, also partly destroy
ing the roof of the Krewl:n Hall and Arcade.
Several persons were injured and two report
ed killed.
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A NICE Law QUESTION FOR soMrpopY.-

A NICE Law QUESTION FOR SOMEBODY
The Star says, a day or two ago, business
man, who held note to collect for another,
was waited upon by the maker of the note
who offered to pay it. The note was produc-
ed, and the gentleman received it ana pushed
out bundle of bills, at the same time tearing
his name from the note which he had in his
hand. At this juncture an officer appeared in
the case and while the money was being copnt-
ed out, served trustee writ upon the gentle
man counting it, in behalf of a third party.
The gentleman refused to count furthe. ,
pushed the money away and declared it was
not sin his hands," At the same time the one
who had got possession of his note declared
that it was of his hands, and the note torn
up. How the matter was settled is not known
but there are some pretty sharp points Of
practice in the affair.
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Ne,U York Items.

NEW YORK, June Is.
The steamship kangaroo, from Liverpool,
has arrived. News anticipated.
The thermometer in the shade to-day stood
95 degrees. -,
Stephens spoke to large crowd yesterday
near Jones' Woods. There was no disturb
anee. He predicted successful blow for Ire
land in 1857. .=e tssr
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FANTAsTIcs.-Those disposed to join the
companies forming for Infantry and Cataract
will meet every evening this weak, at Room
No. l, Market Hail. Turn out and join If you
wish to get up something better than has ever
before been got up in this city for the 4th of
July.
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STRAWBERRY FEsrIvAL.-Persons in this
city who wish to attend the Strawberry Festi-
val, in Halls Grove, West Falmouth, on We'd
nesday next, can take the 1 O'Clock train on
the P. & Z, Railroad, and return the same
evening. Carriages will be in readiness to take
them from the depot to the grove and back.
The whole expense from this city to the
grounds and return will be 70 cents each. 2t
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+" ATTEMPT AT BURGLARY.-An attempt was
made to enter the house of Mr.. Thos. Files
on Stevens Plains Sunday night, but the re b.
Der was frightened off by Mr.. Files, who was
awakened by the noise, and gave chase, but
did not catch him. The citizens in the vicin-
ity of Woodford's and Morrill's Corners are
getting up patrol for the protection OF their
houses and property at right.
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There's "avery pretty quarrel" In the Fee
nian party. At Washington, Nj Step ems, on
Tuesday night, denounced Mr.. Rooe Is and
Cen. Sweeney, and the SENATE" by name. m
traitors and charged them with the des gn of
selling the Irish vote to political dtma, gues.
They were, he said, double-dyed traitors, who
were running the cause Of Ireland,
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Delegates to the Congressional Convention.
FALMoUTH.-Jeremiah Hobbs, William p.
Newman, John s. Abbott, w. N. Richards.
The caucus at Gorham elected six delegates
on Saturday, and instructed them to use their
influence for the denomination of Hon. John
Lynch h-l
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city of Portland.

WHEREAS Orin B. Whitten and thirty four 9TH
w ers, have petitioned the City ouncil to lay
out a Street or Public Way in said city,--be-
ginning at or near Henry M. Bracketrs landing, on
Peaks Island, running nearly north course near
the house Of Thomas b. Trott, thence northeast
erly to the northeasterly point Of said Island
And whereas said petition was referred bv the City
Council April 2, 1866, to the undersigned, for them
to consider and act upon, therefore
Notice is hereby given to all parties interested,
that the Joint Standing Committee of the City Coun
ell, laying out Streets, will meet to hear the
parties and view the proposed way on Thursday, the
9th day july 1866, at three o'clock in tie alter
noon, at Henry M. Brackett's landing, the place of
beginning, and viii then and there proceed to de-
ience requires said street way to be laid out.
Given under our hands on this twenty-ffth day of
June, A. d. 1866. XII 4 l y
AUG. E. STEVENS, 1c.,,,.,.... 49,
EDMUND PHINNEY, oolihis'ee on
AMBROSE GIDDINGS, I.7,;r,,o,,+
ELIAS CHASE, Laying ou'
w. P. FILES, Ne" o'iees'
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Guardians Sale.

DURSUANT to License from the Probate Court
l. TOR the County of Cumberland. shall offer for
sale at private SALE Monday, the 3Oth day of July
next, at three clock in the afternoon. all the right
title and interest of Thaddeus T. Burbank, a minor
under guardianship. in and to lot of land on the
South side Of the Court known as McClellans Court
leading out of Hugh Street, measuring ninety feet
on the court by about one hundred and twenty feet
Deep said minors interest being an unlimited half OF
said lot, exclusive Of the buildings. Sale ON the
premises. Terms cash.
.. JACOB MCCLELLAN,
june %, 1S66-w3w26. Guardian.
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THESE warm days the people throng at Cros-
Z man & Co.'s"Arctic Fount;" for this firm decid-
edly take the lead in dispensing the coolest
soda water mingled with delicious fruit and
cream syrups. Chocolate cream" is dslicacy
every one should try
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BURGESS, PRENpERaAsr& LARUE's MIN
srRELs.-The sale of tickets for the entertain-
ment of this celebrated band of Minstrels
will commence at the ticket office of Deering
Hall on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. We
are informed that only one concert can be CIV
on here as the Company have engagements to
e,lfil in Quebec and Montreal. OF course
there will be rush of crinoline.
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city of Portland.

WHEREAS, Thomas Barker and twenty-one
w others have petitioned the City Council to lay
out "W alnut street from Salem to Danforth street."
And whereas said petition referred by the City
Council, June 4th 1865, to the undersigned for them
to consider and act upon, therefore
Notice is hereby gwen, TO all parties interested,
that the Joint Standing Committee ofthe City Coun-
Gil on laying out new Streets, wSsmeet to hear the
parties and view the proposed way ON the third
day of july 1885, at five o'clock in the afternoon,
at the intersection of said Walnut street with Dan
forth street, and will then and there proceed to de-
termine and adiudge whether the public conven-
ience requires said street or way to be laid out.
Given under our hands on this twenty fifth day
of June, A. d. 1885,
AUG. E. STEVENS, c.....
EDMUND PHINNEY, Oommir1e on
ELIAS CHASE, laying ou-
JOSEPH BRADFORD, Nav str,o+s
w. P. FILES, Ne" 'uee'o'
June 26-1wa
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PAINTINGS AT AUCTION. = There was a
large crowd at the rooms Of Messrs. Patten &
Co., yesterday, examining the oil paintings
which are there displayed. There are some
very fine pictures in the lot. They viii be
sold at auction at three o'clock this afternoon.
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Found.

IN Free Street Church, a small Gold RRAcEIET
Il which the owner can Lave by call n at this Office
proving property and paying for this notice.
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FIREWORKS

Furnished by S. W. Creech, of Boston, (Agent of G.
E. Mastenl will be shown in the evening" on the field
Of Mr.. Deering, near Green street. There viii be
Seventeen Principal Pieces, such Date Tree, Ka-
ledscope, Mexicsn Sun, Prone thean Altar, Peruvi-
an Cross, Polka Dance and Colored Battery, 1776,
Tribute 10 Ceres Saturn and his Satellites, Chinese
Bower, Our Country, Indian Palmetto, Fanes' Froc,
Cascade, American Glory, Grand Finale, in honor of
Washington, producing colossal statue of the Faith
OF his Country with Corinthian columns the Amer
lean Eagle, Notices. Devices, and other accompani-
ments, making it the most extensive and gorgeous
display, in single piece, ever shown in this city.
Between the periods of letting off the set pieces,
there will be acontinuous display of Rockets. Flower
Vases, Illuminations of Silver, Crimson and Emerald
Fires, Rral Bombs, rising to great attitudes and
bursti G with heavy reports, Spiral Courantnes,
Silver and Colored Torbillons, Mines and Batteries
of Colored Stars and Gold Fires.
The Committee believe that for splendor and ex-
tent this display OF Fireworks will eclipse any
before exhibited east Of Boston.
Portland, june 90, 1865, dtd
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Z

OATURDAY, between and O'Clock WALLET
- containing hundred and seventy five or eighty
dollsrs. The finder shall be suitably rewarded by
leaving it at the ore of Mr.. BEAMS, corner OF
Park and York streets. june26d3t*
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WANTED.


OF $50 will be paid for the apprehension and deliv-
~ cry at the Engin Recruiting Office, No. 81 Ex-
change Street, Port. and Maine, Patrick McN alty,
a deserter from Co. NJ, Sd U. s. Artillery.
high, of fair compexion gray eyes, dark hair and is
by occupation soldier. Supposed to be in Portland
Maine. Co., n u 81. .s
U. S. Engineer Office, Portland, Me, june 25, 1866
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BUSINEsS NOTICES.

A SPECIFIC FOR THROAT DISEASES" My COM
muncation with the world is very much enlarged by
the Lozenge which now carry always In my pocket;
that trouble in my throat (tor which the 'Troches
are specifc) having made me often mere Whisper
er." Mp WILLIS
For Cough, Cold, an Irritation or Soreness OF the
Throat, "Browns Bronchial Troches will often give
instant relief eod1w
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NoTIcE.-We are requested to say that the beauti-
full engraving of the Reading OF the Emancipation
Proclamation" referred to in another column, may
be seen at Larrabee's, Exchange street, up to ten
o'clock A. NJ, and alter four P NJ, to-day.
PENoBscoT ExcHANGE.-This is one Of the best
Hotels in Bangor, or in New England. Its rooms
are large and are well furnished The tables are
supplied with every variety the market affords The
walters are civil and attentive and the proprietor
Mr.. Woo iward is gentleman, and "know, how to
keep hotel" as well as any other man. We assure
Travellers business men and pleasure seekers that at
the Exchange may be found everything desirable in
hotel except one, and possibly that but we did not
enquire. A
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS is published
every day. SUNDAY excepted lat SO Exchange Street.
Portland, N. A. FOSTER, Proprietor.
TERMS Eight Dollars year in advance.

THE MAINE STATE PRESS, is published at the
sane place everv Thursday morning at Szoo year,
Invariably in advance.
10 e,o1L oI column constltute square"
s1.5o uer square daily first week % cents per
week after; three insertions, or less, $1Oo; contnu
Ing every other day after first week, 80 cents.
Hail SQUARE three insertions or less, rs cents one
week, Si.OO; 80 cents per week after.
Under head of "AMUsEMENTs," 50. 90 per square
per week; three insertions or less, $3.50.
ESPECIAL NOTICES" SLIPS per square first inser-
uon and 25 cts. per square for each subsequent in
sarton; aii square, $1.00 first Insertion, 16 cts.
each subsequent insertion.
Advertisements inserted in the "MAINE STATE
PRESS" (which has large circulation in every par
and so cents per square for each subsequent inser-
tion.
EE JOB PRINTING, of every description, exc
cuted with dispatch; and all business pertaining 10
the Office or Paper promptly transacted on applica-
ti0n ss above
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FOUR HUNDRED of the Walker Pitch Forks have
been sold in Cumberland County this season.
Haines, Smith g. Cook, and Emery, Waterhouse g.
Co., have them for sale.
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House and Lot at Auction.

HOHSC dHtt HzOU 1U HUCUaOHs
ON SATURDAY, June 3oth. at 8 o'clock, on the
" premises, the one story House and Lot, on the
corner OF Hampshire and Summer streets. The CEN
tral location of this property for mechanic, makes
1t very desirable. 1t will be always saleabe an I
Saturday it will be sold on Monday, following.
WIN. II. JERRIS, Administrator
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Wanted.
TINO charter vessel from to Il tons. Enquire or
i address
2S Washington Ste, -
June26d1w* Portland.
Boarding,

DLEASANT front Rooms, furnished or unfur-
IL nished, with board, at II Free street. Respec-
tabletransient bearders accommodated. je26d1w*
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Wanted Immediately.
TWO good Bakers at
je26d1w corner Pine and Rracltett Streets
B-Star copy.
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House and Two Acres of Land
For Sale.
OITUATED in GRAY about two miles from the Cor
y ner on the Po tland road. For particulars apply
to W. F. Hull, 46 Exchange street Portland, or the
subscriber near the premises.
Gray, June 26, 1S66-dtf. ALBERT HULL.
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Notice..

Notice.
2 A Ii. persons are hereby cautioned against pur-
IA chasing note of hand signed by Geo. H. Bah
cock in favor of the subscriber the same has been
lost or stolen f. b. HANSON
Portland, June 25 1856. june26dtf
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WALKER HORSE HAY FORK.

YlHE Farmers of Westbrook and vicini are inyit-
Il ed to witness the working of the celebrated
.sWalker Horse Hay Fork" at the iarm of Nathan
Boody in Westbrook. on THURSDAY, June 2Sth
june2Sd3t F. H. MERRILL, Agent.
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Dutcher,s Lightning EIy-KiIIcr
Makes quick work with flies, and Ii commenced ear
ly, keeps the house clear all summer.
Look out tor limitations. Get butchers only.
June 26-sNd&w1m. ~
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-. Notice
A LII persons are forbid harboring or trusting m,
IN wife Pheby, on my account, after this date, sh'
having lett my bed and board without any provcca
ton. JOHN II. VERY.
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