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MEDICAL ELECTRICITY
DIR. w. N. DEFINING,
Medical Electrician

$50 ia MIDDLE STREET,
Nearly Opposite tic United Stntes Hotel
WHEkE he would respectfully announce to
w citizens OF Portland and vicinity, that he
permanently located in this city. During the three
years we have been in this city, have cured some
OF the worst forms of disease in persons who have
patients In so short time that the Question is otter
asked, do they stay cured? To answer this question
doctor the second time without charge.
DIR. ID. has been practical Electrician for twenty
one years. and is also regular graduated physician
Electricity is perfectly adapted to chronic diseases s
the form of nervous sick headache; neuralgia N
the head, neck, or extremities; consumption wher
In the acute stages where the lungs are not iuik
diseases, white swelings spinal Diseases curvature
Of the spine, contracted muscles distorted limbs,
palsy paralysis, st. Vtas Dance. Deafness stam-
mering or hesitancy Of speech, dyspepsia, indges-
ton, constipation and liver complaint ples-We cure
every case that can be presented; asthma, bronchi
tbs, structures OF the chest, and all forms Of female
complaints. s.
By Electricity
The Rheumatic, the equity, the lame and the law
leap with joy and move with the agility and elastic
bitten limbs restored, the uncouth deformites re.
moved; faintness converted to vigor, weakness to
strength the blind made to see the deaf to hear and
the palsied form TO move upright; the blemshes OF
youth are oblterated; the ACCIDENTS of mature lie
prevented the calamies OF old age obyiated and an
active circulation maintained.
LADIES H..s-le...-
Who have cold hanos and ieet weak stomaehs, lam
and weak backs; nervous and sick headache; dizzi-
ness and swimming in the head, with indigestion and
constipation of the bowels; pain in the side and back
leucorrhoea Tor whites; falling ofthe womb with IN
train Of diseases will find In Electricity sure means
of cure. For painful menstruation, too profuse
menstruaon, and all OF those long line OF troubles
with young ladies, Electricity is certain specific,
and will, in short time, restore the sufferer to the
vigor of health.
TEETH! TEETH! TEETH!
DIR. ID, still continues to Extract Teeth nv EI
TRICITY WITHOUT PAIN. Persons having Siecayed
teeth stumps they wish to have removed for reset
ting he would give polite Invitation to call.
Superior ELECTRO MAGNETIC MACHINES for sale
for family use, with thorough instructions.
DIR. ID. can accommodate few patients with board
end treatment at his house.
Office hours from o'clock A. NJ to ~ M; from 1
to P. M, and to in the evening.
Consultation Free f. GEL noy1tf
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HOW MANY THOUSANDS CAN TESTIFY III
- THIS BY uNHApPY EXpERIENCE
MIDDLE-AGED MEN.

There are many men at the age of thirty who are
troubled with too frequent excavations from the bld
der, often accompanied by slight smarting or burn
ing sensation, and weakening the system in manner
the patient cannot account for. On examining the
urinary deposits ropy sediment will often beiound
and sometimes small particles OF semen albumen
will appear, the color will be OF thin milkisn hue
again changing TO a dark and turbd appearance.
There are many mon who die of this difficulty, ig-
norant of the cause, which is the
SECOND STAGE OF OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
can warrant perfect cure in such cases, and
full andhealthy restoration OF the urinary organs.
Persons, who cannot personally, consult The Dr.,
can do SO by writing, in q plain manner a dcscrip-
hon OF their diseases and the appropriate remedies
will be forwarded immediately. fON5 -. Z
All correspondence strictly confidential, and will be
returned, If desired. F - -
~ Address: DIR. j. Il. HUGHES,
No. IA Preble Street,
Next door to the Preble House, Portland Me-
hsSYs Send n Stamp FIR Cirenlar
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MEDICAL,
DIR. KNIGHTS
ORIENTAL HAIR RESTORER,

Is the only preparation in use which invariably
CHANGES GRAY AND FADED HAIR TO ITS Original
COLOR. It's effects arc 50 UNIFORM AND SPEEDY, as
to be regarded almost MIRACULOUS.
1t gives universal satisfaction single trial proving
its superiority all other hair articles offered to,
the public under similar names.
Lieut. u. G. White, writes from EastpOrt, Me.
April u, 1855: Though but twcnty-sx years Of age
my har nau become quito gray, when, at the sugges-
so o ~, carpenter, gave your Oriental Hair Re
s.or1 ula IN ten days from the first application
my har was dark and soft as in childhood. believe
no other preparation can boast OF such remarkable
Rev. Edward Orr. writing from s,oxo,,l,;. Va
February ISCG, says: II am too old to regret that
INC Ifosts or Winter should CLINT pcrpetuay in my
6 n., Dt e crafty my daughter have used your
OI , HDT Resiorer, and with the happicst ne.
suits. My hair, which two weeks since was white as
silver is completely restored to the color and texture
Oh ofty years ago. In my daughters behalf thank
Capt. c. G. Brown of the Sea Queen" dates at
bermuda. Gcccmbcr "a. 1859: "Your Oriental Hair
the people here. Such uniform speedy AMI satistac
tory effects have never followed the of any other
Mrs. Oliver, ofCarleton, II. Y, saws in her letter
dated May 8 1866: 81 won't say that I have used
your Oriental Hair Rest0rer for what use can per
son Of my age have for such things? But my friends
nave used it and have witnessed its wonderful Of.
resort to-" '' "
Columns might be filed with testimonials like the
ry In the preparations Of tho Oriental Hair Eestor-
er the most costly materiol is used and no pains are
spared 70 make it an article which shall stand the
test of all time. I-'I- -
me rerdict Of the people is in its GsUor. % Z.
4 .-t KNIGHTS -lias d
.f ORIENTAL HAIR RESTORER
is prepared by @ 90.
F. L. knights, n. d., chemist, Merose, Mass, and
soid by al Druggists, Pertumcrs, Fancy Good Deal
crs anu Merchants generally, at "
r One Dollar r,er. Rot,lo DiI
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GOVERNMENT CLAIMS.
increase of widows, Pension.

HAVING received OFFICIAL BLANKS direct
Ill from the Pension Office, am prepared to
obtain increase of $500 per month for each MINOR
child under 16 years of age, Blanks and instructions
sent by return mail receipt Of Post Office address
Apply in person by letter to VIM. III. FESSEN-
DEN, u. S. Claim Agent, No. "a Brown Street, Port
land. bIaine scpt11-2ws
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Eclectic Medical IsJi17na9.y,
~ no THE LADIES

Eclectic Medical In1i17na9y,
10 THE LADIES. ef--.
DIR. HUGHES particularly invites all Ladies'. VINO
Prcble Street, which they WILL find arranged ior their
especial accommodation.
Dr. ii IS Eclectic Renovating Medicines unriva-
led IN efficacy and superior virtue in regulating all
Female Irregularities. Their action is specific and
certain OF producing relief in 4 short time. .
LADIES will find it Invaluable In all cases of OBJ
structions after all other remedies have been Tried in
vain. 1t is purely vegetable, containing nothing in
the least injurious to the health, and may be taken
with perfect safety at all times.
Sent to any part Of the country with full directions
by addressing DIR. HUGHES,
No. IA Preblc Street, Portland.
N. Blades desiring may consult one of their
own sex. A lady of experience in constant attend
ancC. = ian1. 1865d&w.
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CAUTION no THE PUBLIC.

that remedies handed ont for general use should have
their efficacy established by well tested experience in
tne hands of regularly educated physician whose
Iniil; yet the country is flooded with poor nostrums
anu curcalls purporting to be the best III the world
WHEN are not only useless but always injurious. The
mysGian as 1t is amentable yet ineoniroyertibe
ne IN, st many syphilitic patients arc made misera-
~ VII. leu constitutions by malreatment from
point generally conceded BY the best sSphiIoaraa
pners tiat the study and management OF these Gem
plants should engross the whole time of those VII
would be competent and successful in their treatmc
and cure. The inexperienced general praclitioner
having neither opportunity time to make himsei
one system of treatment, in most cases making m
indiscriminate of that antiqated and dangerous
weapon, the Mercury.
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HAVE CONFIDENCE.

All who have committed an excess of any Kind,
whether il be the solitary vice Of youth the sting
ing rebuke OF misplaced confidence in naturer years
SEEK FOR IN ANT7DOTE IN SEASON.
The Pains and Aches, and Iassitude and Nervous
Prostitution tkat may follow Impure Cotton,
are the Barometer to the whole system.
DO not wait for the contamination that is sure to fol-
low; do not wait for Unsightly Ulcers, for
ifi- Disabled Limbs, for Loss of Beauty
!a, and Complexion. ''.7 57
HOW MANY THOUSANDS CAN TESTIFY TO
q THIS BY UNHAPPY EXPERIENCE!
Young men troubled with emissions in slecp-a
complaint generally the result Of bad habit i'm
YOUTH treated scientifically and perfect cure way
ranted or no charge made. U. Ii.
Hardly day passes but we arc consulted by one or
more young men with the above disease some OF
whom are as weak and emaciated as though they had
the consumption, and by their friends are supposed 10
have it. All such 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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w. Il. BOWEN, &c Hanover st
CROUP.
WHOOPING COUGH.
ASTHMA & sHORTNEss OF BREATH

ISAAC ii. EyENs writes from Bangor, Me-, under
date March q, 1861: 'For ten years was afflicted
with Asthma and Sh0rtncss of Breath. My cough
distressed me so much that was reduced to mere
skeleton, and my friends lost all hopes Of my recovc-
ry. As a last resort tried Inrookah's Pulmoc Sy-
rup. Following your directions closely, soon began
three large bottcs am entirely well and able to fol-
low my usual occupation. have felt no symptoms
of relapse, although it is more than year since
discontinued the Of the Syrup, and am happy to
acknowledge that with Gods blessing am indebted to
you for my life. You at liberty to publish this for
the benefit of others who are similarly afflicted"
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UP TOWN
Boot. Shoe & Rubber Store.

NO 3O0 CONGRESS o"Oo'
AT SANIUEL BELL
(tAN be found one OF the best sesI mat can lie
snnnd In this city which will be SOLD ~ ee
cash price, at 553 Congress street neaE qre RE
Oct 26-dtf
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MassajOy Drug Store !


FORMERLY with Charles f. Beckett, will open
IL his new store, "a St. Lawrence st, the first OF
September.
At his residence, SO st. Lawrence st, he has Med
icnes OF the best quality, and is ready to wait upon
all aug29-dti
ID o ILINS n GII.K EY,
HI AT the old stand OF 4. Dana, Jr
.i3 APOTHECARIES,
Deering Block, Corner OF Congress and PfeLle SITS.
-r t.sa..,C. PORTLAND, ME.
Foreign and Domestic Drugs, Chemicals Fluid Ex-
tracts Toilet Articles, Perfumery and Fancy Goods
Physicians prescriptions carefully prepared either
by day or night.
Mr.. Charles b. Greenleaf, who has been at this
stand Tor number of years, win remain prescrip
ton clerk. jul Il
CAPE ELIZABETH BATH ROOMS.
~ The subscriber begs leave to inform the citizens
of Portland and the public in general. that he in
tends opening his Bath Rooms at the Mineral
Spring; situated ON Cape Elizabeth, half or three
quarters of mile from the bridge leading from the
+: q p. Railroad. this Saturday afternoon. They
will be opened every Sabbath forenoon, where the
public can be accommodated with Salt Fresh Wat
er Baths. hot or cold at any hour of the day. There
is also Restaurant in connexion with the establish
ment.
NIB. Further particulars next week.
ju21.dtf ISAAC BARNUM.
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TINELAND.


ENARM AND FRUIT LANDS, in mild and
L healthful climate, Thirty miles south of Phil
adephia, by Railroad, in New Jersey, on the same
line of latitude rs Baltimore, Md.
The soil Is rich and productive, varying from clay
TO a sandy loaal, suitable Tor wheat, Grass, Com,
Tobacco, Fruit and vegetables. This is great ,sif
C0untfy. Five hundred Vineyards and Orchards
have been planted out by experienced fruit growers
Grapes, Peaches, Pears &C., produce immense prof
$, Nineland is already one of the most beautiful
places in the United States The entire territory,
consisting Of fifty sqnare miles of land, is laid out
upon general system OF Improvements. The land
is only sold to actual settlers with provision for public
adcfnmcDt The place account of its great beauty,
as well as other advantages, has become the resort
Of people 81 taste. 1t has increased five thousand
Schools, Academies, Societies of Art and Learning
and other elements of refinement and culture have
been introduced. Hundreds people are constantly
settling. Hundreds of new houses are being con-
structet Price Of Farm Land, twenty acre lots and
upwards, $25 per acre. Five and ten acre and Vii
lage lots for sale.
Fruits and Vegetables rpen earlier in this district
than in any other locality, north of Norfolk, Va Inn
proved places for sale
Openings for all kinds of business, Lumber Yards,
Manufactures, Foundries, Stores and the lik4 and
Steam Power with room can be rented.
For persons who desire mild winters healthful
climate, and good soil, in country beautifully i'm
prov d, Astounding in fruits and possessing all other
worthy of a visit
Letters answered, and the vineiand Rural paper
giving full information and containing reports of So
lon Rob nson, sent to applicants.
Address CHAS. X. Lands, Vineland P. o.
lands Township, New Jersey.
From Report OF Scion Robinson, Agricultural Edi-
tor of the Tribune; sit is of the most extensive
fertile tracts, almost level position and suitable
condition for pleasant farming that we know Of this
side of the Western Prairies,P
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DIR. KNIGHTS,
Hair Dressing,

For Preserving and BeautJying the Hair,
Contains ucithcr Oil nor Alcohol al2slil-.
inns article has been prepared with view to SUI
pcrccuc the pcrnicious compounds so common in the
market, the use OF which has been almost invariably
detrimental to the growth and beauty OF the hair It
IS especially adapted to the of ladies ami children
with whom it is an UNIVERSALFAV Per
sons whose hair has been thined by sickness or old
age, should give it trial. A luxurfant growth will
result. By tho use ofDR. KNIGHTS HAIR DRESS
ING, the hair is beautfled, its growth is improved
the scalp is ceanscd nervous headache is cured hair
caters arc eracatcd and all cutaneous eruptons are
removed.
Dr.. Knights Hair. Dressing,
As scientific discovery, prepared under the supcrn-
tcndencc OF an eminent chemist, and is approved
recommended and used by the medical faculty. It
Will not soil or stain the skin, any article of appar
e IS cxquisitcy pcrfnmed is put up nlargc bottles
and IS sold by all Druggists PcrfImers and Fancy
Good Dealers
PRICE $1.0O PER BOTTLE.
Prepared by L. KNIGHTS, NJ. d., Chemists.
Mclrosc. Mass.
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GREGOR MENZEI,S
0i6 fATENT REVOLVING
FIRE AND RURGLA Il PROOF
DO U BILE CYLINDER
s A IT E!

B d ~
ME t advantage Of this Ere and Burglar proor
Saic, consists in its peculiar consirnct;on Thn
most serious objection to Safes heretofore in rso hos
peeI Chcir hlDilty to destruction by fal;ng irnna
neignts, and the inpossibility of RENDERING tbe no
70 neat; particularly in large safss wbere
o - and in fact, the whole front of
Saie Is door. These and other obiectionS IN
phcaplc TO tho present mode of maknn sai;ss IL h;
py tns patent, by constructing it In eyl;ndrical
SNAPS, WIN convex tops and bottoms Tins socnr;nn
tne gIeest possible strength; and by MAKING tlc IN
tcIiot ~ ,evolve upon pdvots, bringing smooth i'm
opening, with no inlet or seam. 'A' o"'er
Between this inner compartment and tbe o,,tor
cylinder is an air chamber cxtcndnr com n,oii
AROUND, Ieavlng no connection between fine f,v',
structures put tho pivots upon which the interior
eynhuef rcvolver. These advantages are manifiid !.
n1 W. eau attention to singular feature Of the in,
Vehtion; II is, that the inner safe is moycable anil
whcn the outer door is opened the surface of fhe
lcL presents an appearance that indicates that the
Wnoio sae is solid mass. The signal ilnportance Of
tis Ect evident; for when the inner safe is unlock
eo anu made TO turn. its door is Immediately eynose
~ VIEW when the compartments for books. drawers
and pigeon holes are exposed. The frame Which con-
Jams them Is also moyeablc, and revolycs upon MY
osi 50 that when pushed around, brings another 90
mes OIL DIVISIONS for books, drawers and pigeon holes
20 c iahd thus it is double the caplcity Of sn,,arc
sae NOT only does this system present greater re-
non cannot Fart from the filling and Of there he;ng
no contact OF the inner with the outer surface lex
cepI at inc lnvots where the filling is made nnrnosc
y thlcker but the bullying front OF the interior sur
lace, WITHOUT oriiice when turned is equally prom
against burglars. i""S pA'o'
The contour Of this safe ia moro s,n,,,ot;o,, 49,,
durable than the old STYLE is susceptible of hiehe
oIhimentauon and is, from the ypry nature of the
case, easier OF transportation as it can he r,lIcd
about like barrel or a hoop.
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Pensions, BOat1atSes,
P R II ~ E NE % ~ h " !!
ARMY AND NAVY CLAIM AGENCY
Or -sG
n. X. HARMON,
Established in 1850.
BOUNTY MON Ely.

BOUNTY MONEY.
Soldiers who enlisted for three years and have re-
ceived only 800 U. s. Bounty, can now obtain 800
more. Those who enlisted for two years, and have
received only 500, obtain SJ0 also the sums
to those who enlisted for the above terms, and
discharged by reason of wounds received while IN line
of duty. ThOse who were killed died in service.
have died since leaving the service OF wounds dis
case, contracted while in service, the same bouniies
can be obtained for their widows, children parents
in the order named. ...
WIDOWS PENSIONS.
Widows receiving IS per month can obtain So
additional per month for each child under sixteen
years of age In all cases where a deceased soldier
sailor has left two more children, whose mother
has died married again, said increase of So per
month can be obtained for said children.
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS PENSIONS.
All Soldiers and Sailors who are totally and per-
manently disabled, 10 be unable to perform any
manual labor can obtain cnsion of 800 per month.
And all such who have lost q hand OF foot who
are totally and permanently disabled in 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 claim, and
no charge made unless successful. Applications
should be made in person or by letter to the under
sgned at '-tt
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. ts Exchange Street.
H. X. HARMON.
Portland, August, 1866 aug22d&wtf
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Eclectic Physician !


From Gas Broadway, Ncw York, has returned 10
Portland, aud cm be consulted at her Office, No. II
Clapp's block.
CERTIFICATES OF CURES.
This is 10 certify that have been cured OF Catarrh
in the worst form, by Mrs. Manchester. have been
TO New York and Boston, have paid out large sums OF
made worse. Isaw Mrs. NJ. in June. She told me
my case was bad one, the tubes in the throat and
upper parts Of the lungs had become very much af-
lectcd, all Of which knew was the case. COM
lienccd taking her medicine in June, and can truly
Say that am now q well man. am trader. and i'll
the habit of talking great deal, and her curing me
will be the means OF hundreds OF dollars in my pock
cts, as now can talk without hurting me. Go and
consult her, and You win be perfectly satisfied.
S. II. STEPHENS, Belfast: Nc.
BANGOR May 10, 1906
MRS. MANCHEsrEE-Dear Madam:-When You
were in Bangor last summer, I called to sec you with
a child of mine that had been sick for four years.
had taken her to number OF physicians. and none
could tell what allied her or cnher symptoms You
examined her case, and told me exactly her symp-
toms from the commencement OF her sickness, which
we're very peculiar; also told me that there was
something alive in her and also said there was num-
rain-watcr cistern. You said that you would not
warrant 4 cure, but would try and do the best You
could for her. She commenced taking your medicine
in August last and from that time until Decemhar,
the child has pissed off large quantities what we
call Iddp0les. from rain water, and think, and am
certain that the child must have died had it not been
chester, for know that she has the power OF know
ing the condition of person diseased better than any
physician that have ever heard of. My child is now
perfectly healthy Please have this published, and
let the world know that there is who practices
what they profess to.
Very truly and gratefully yours,
GEORGE L. MARTIN,
aug10cd MARY l.. MARTIN. 80
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MEDICAL.
DIR. J. b. HUGHES
CAN BE FOUND AT HIS
fklVATE MEDICAL ROOMS,
No. IA PrehIe c,noo,

:" COtt ISCIEGT.
Near the Prcble House,
w the mt me- can DC consulted privately and with
hours daily, and from A. NJ 4, 9P nnnheted, at all
pr: H. addresses those who are sn,fc,;n,, =,
aiiiction of private diseases wbebcr under the
impure connection the terrible VICE q, slg nom
Deyotilg his entire time to that particular bIane1 e.
the medical profession, he feels warranted i'm G'I o.
ASTEEING A CURE IN ALL CASES whether ~ In,
standing or recently contracted, entirely removins
the dregs of disease from the system, ami making +;
perfect and PERMANENT CURE.
He would call the attention OF the afflicted TO the
tact of his longstanding and well-earncd reputation
furnishing sufficient assurance Of his skill and sue
cess.
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- LIST OF PRICES
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No. 2;M ,d diameter 80 inches, heighth &c
No S.-outside diameter &c inches, hcighth IS inch
w Prices subject to change in the market