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The Portland daily press., 1867-01-26
WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE.
SMsr0tt to Testify before the
Judiciary Committee.
Bill Indemnifying Maine and Massachusetts,
under the Ashburton Treaty.
Railroad Property turned over to
Rebel Owners.
AsHINGTON CORRESPONDENTS,
New YORK. Jan. 9,

New YORK, Jan. %.
Special Washington dispatches say the Ju-
dietary Committee is daily taking testimony on
the impeachment case, and one of the members
has said that surratt will be brought before
them as witness as to President JOhnson's
completely with the assassination of Mr.. Lin
coin.
The Ways and Means Committee will I'M
doubtedly report against interfering with the
present rate of retiring the greenbacks.
rive OF the Currency Committee were in
favor of RandalPs gold bill, and three against,
viz: Messrs. Pomeroy, Hooper and Defrees.
The House Committee on Foreign Affairs
have agreed to report the Senate bill indemni-
flying Maine and Massachusetts, under the
Ashburton treaty. The amount is between
$500 600 and $3OO,OO0
Gen Thomas has gone to Washington to tes-
nfy IN relation to matters connected with the
Southern railroads. Gen. Thomas, in turning
over the largs amount of railroad property to
rebel owners, did SO under express orders
from President johnson.
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-26
The Fenian Trials.

ToRoNTO, c. W., Jan. %.
VIM. Orr, one of the Fenian prisoners, was
tried to-day by jury of one half Americans.
The evidence being insufficient to convict
the jury brought in verdict of not guilty, and
the prisoner was discharged.
Barney Dunn was then placed in the dock
a verdict OF guilty was returned against him.
In the case of Frederick Fry, verdict of
not guilty was returned.
John Hugcs, against whom true bill was
found on the evidence of the escaped prisoner
Royal, was also discharged, Royal not being
forthcoming. ''7
The case of James Desmond was disposed of
in the same manner.
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-26
NEW YORK.
A Desperate Rascal Captured-A Dishon.
est Clerk-CottOn Burned-Heavy Snow
storm-Narinc Disasters - Heavy Rob.
bery-suicide-Aid for she south.

A Desperate Rascal Captured-A Dish0n-
est CIerk-Cotton Burncd-Heevy snow
storm-Marinr Disasters - Heavy Rob-
bery-suicide-Aid for she south.
NEW YORK, Jan. 26.
| A notorious thief andl gambler who is
named George Gardner, alias Dutch Heinrich,
| was arrested Yesterday for attempting some
| time since to rob James Rowe of $4,000 in
| gold. He is regarded as one OF the most bold
| and successful robbers in the city, and
though engaged in several extensive opera
tious, he has thus far managed to escape. He
surrendered yesterday after threat by the
officer who arrested him that he would dow
his brains out and placing his pistol close to
his head
John r. Hamilton, confidential clerk 1or
Messrs. Il. & w. Simpson, pawnDrokers az NO.
1876 Bowery was yesterday arrested on d cHarse
of elnbezzling at different times since June
last money t0 the amount OF from $4,000 to
Sl5.OOO from his employers. Justice Shandley
admitted the accused to bail in the sum of $1O,-
900 to answer the charge.
There il no prospect of cable news tonight
the land wires being still down in Nova Scotia.
Men are busy making repairs.
There are no new developments in the mat
ter of Meyer 81 Co. and the Bank of North
America A friend of M. & Co., it is said had
which was rejected by the bank.
The Associated Press ship news reporter has
compiled from his files list of arrivals at this
port during the year 1866, which shows there
has been an increase over the arr ivals of 1854
in steamers 16S, ships rs, and banks Ia. while
there was decrease in briggs of r. and of
schooners 103.
The steamers Kangaroo and Iowa have ar
rived. ,ssx%
Hallett & Seedlings warehouse, No. 500
Washington street, containing 1900 bales of
cotton, was burned tonight. Loss S5OOOOO:
insurance not known.
Snow commenced falling at IL O'Clock To-
night Accounts from Canada and the north
west report that heavy snow storm is pre-
vailing. F
The steamer Leo, from Savannah reports
10Th inst. saw large three masted schooner
with white rail ashore off the Woodlands:
also small vessel bnrnt to the waters edge.
ID. Lamar was attacked with fainting fit
on Broadway to-day, and robbed by pretend
ed samaritan of $4,000 in United States
coupons.
Edward Darling, residing in 9TH street, COM
united suicide to-day by hanging.
A meeting in and of the suffering people of
the South was held this evening at the Cooper
Institute Among the speakers were Dr.
Bright, ii. w. Beecher, Horace Greedy, Mai,
Gen. Anderson, and others. Earnest appeals
were made for aid, and james NJ Brown was
appointed treasurer. ...
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-26

FORTRESS MONROE, Jan. 25.
Navigation of the Chesapeake is impossible
from the presence of an ice belt The harbor
at Norfolk is open. The Baltimore steamer is
detained
CINCINNATI, Jan. %.
The Chamber of Commerce has adopted the
Genital system in buying and selling grain.
Thirty ladies at Greenfield, Ohio, have been
fined $62 for mobbing liquor dealers
COLUMBUS, Ohio, JAN 25
Hon. j. D. Cox has written letter to the
chairman of the State Union Central Commit
tee, stating that he will not be candidate for
reelection.
BOSTON, JAN %.
The State Constabulary seized liquors to the
value OF $1,000, in grocery store i'll Charlestown
to-day.
The ordainers of Robert Burns are celebrat-
ing the anniversary of his birth tonight.
William Hudson and his wife were arrested
to-day, charged with setting fire to a building
in Charlestown last night.
iA.Eas NEW HAVEN, Conn., Jan. %.
The Burns Club, of this city, celebrated the
anniversary of the birth of the Scottish Bard
this evening. About 200 guests and members
were present, who set down to a grand supper
aftea which toasts were given and responded
to by Gov. Hawley, Donald G. Mitchell like
MarveI, Hon. James f. Babcock, Hon. James
Sheldon, Hon. e. X. Foster, Hon. G. r. Inger-
soil, VIM. I'll. Frazer and others. The speeches
were interspersed with Burns songs. 1t was
the largest and most enthusiastic celebration
OF the kind that has ever occurred in this city.
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-26

.s..s NEW YORK, Jan. o.
Cotton-duli and unchanged; sales $50 bales. Mid
ding uplands at 333 a SAC.
Flour-10 q 15c lower, wiah more doing; sales g.
500 Duls State at 90 @ IL rs; round hoop Ohio at
IL 30 9 II IA; Western at 80 q - 20. Southern
brands duh and droopng sales 200 bbls. at ii 10 a
16 rs.
Wheat-dul with no transactions.
C0rn-more active and n shade frmer; sales $4,000
bush. Mixed Western at 16s a 49, New Yellow
Jersey 08 q A. Yellow Western 10.
Oats-dull and prices unchanged; sales lc 900 BUSH
Western at CO q Csc. State at 68 40 69c. S
Beef-heavy; sales new plain mess at II 90 a 10 00;
extra at II 70 q 20 90.
P0rk-cl0sed frmer; sales 400 bbls.; new mess
at 20 373; old do at 10 %; prime 16 GIL "a II 90.
Lard-dull and lower; sales at IL q 12ac for old,
and 12a a 1871 for new.
Whiskey-dull and nominal.
Enthusiastically quiet and dull. 4
Naval Stores-dull; Spirits Turpentine at 65b a
66Ic. l:osn at 90 a 90.
Petroleum-dul
Tallow-quiet; sales 16O,O 900 TBS. at III a 12lc
Freights to LiverpOol-frmer. -
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Railroad Accident and Loss of Life

LIZ RoUssE's POINT, Jan. %.
"A serious collision between The Express and
Mail trains on the Ogdensburg & Lake Cham
plain Railroad, occurred at 1910 this morning,
Davis, of the Western mail train was killed
Benz. Pecor, fireman on the express, train had
his ANGLE crushed. The following passengers
were injured: Mrs. Thomas z. CantwelI, seri.
ously in face and head; Mrs. Mary Joslyn, of
Elizabeth Hodgin, of Lacelle, c. E., severely
cut and bruised in head; Edwin Messile, of
Strattsville, c. e., severely in leg. Several
others, including Geo. Carnum and Mai. For
rest, OF New York, were slightly bruised
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-26
Washington Items.

WASHINGTON, Jan. %.
Assays have been made of pioneer and union
gold from Minnesota, with favorable results
The veins are reported as well defined.
The grand jury to-day found three additional
indictments against Leonard Huyck, charging
him with the larceny at three different times Of
$1,000. He still remains in durance for the
lack of bail.
William e. Chandler, Assistant Secretary of
the Treasury, has not yet rendered his resicna-
'lpm oh h,1 ~ neal9n may compel him to do So
territories, and comforting Suffrage thera;n
without regard to race or color, has become
law without the Presidents approval. II was
presented to him on the 10Th inst, and as he
ma mas not returned it within the ten days allow
=; "a oy .ne constitution, it has become law as
II ne nad signed it, The bill repeating the
amnesty and pardon authority given to the
PRESIDENT has become law in similar way.
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Boston Bee. and Shoe Market.

-, =, DOSTON, caI "a.
The limited demand of the last few weeks still con-
tnues; there are but few buyers here, and they do
not seem In haste to make selections, and have been
eral thing finding light stocks in the manufacturers
hands, held at prices higher than they expected
Prices generally are firm considering tho general de-
preston OF business. The cost Of manufacturing,
with the single exception Of journeymen's wages, +
iuliy as much rs It has been at any time during the
last year. The cearances of the week are for three
days only making the total of the week smaller than
itwonid have been had the weather permitted the
USUAL shipping OF Thursday and Saturday. There is
rather an improved feeling in the trade and a pros
pect that the spring demand will soon commence al
though a lighter trade is expected than last year.
since the dullness of business with manufacturers
[Shoe and Leather Reporter. 7sI-a.4
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Maine Central Railroad Company.

r1NHE stockholders are hereby notified that the an
Il nual meeting OF the stockhol ers of the Maine
Central Railroad Company. will be held at the Town
Hail. in Watervile, on WEDNESDAY, February
9TH, 1861, at H. O'Clock in the forenoon TO act upon
the following articles, viz:-
lst 70 hear the reports Of the Directors and Treas
urer OF said Company and act thereon
I'd. To make choice OF Board OF Directors for the
ensuing year. b.
3d To see If the Company will satisfy the pledge
Of the Directors to the Dexter anil Newport Railroad
company for the leasc of their road when completed
EDWARD j. LITTLE, Clerk.
Watervillo, Jan. IT, 1867. jan22d3w
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NEW ORLEANS, Jan 25.
A dispatch frem Montgomery Alabama, dat
ed yesterday, says the Judiciary Committee Of
the House will submit tomorrow bill for the
removal of the State capital to Mobile.
A fight between Bill Davis, OF st. Louis and
Bennett, of this city, took place to-day, and
resulted in victory for Davis in seven rounds
occupying twenty-eight minutes. A second
hight came off between Duffy, of St Louis, and
Peter Joyce, of New York. After fourteen
rounds, Joyce broke his thumb and foretnger
and threw up the sponge. -
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-26

SIN lifting the kettle from the fire scalded myself
very severely-one hand almost to a crisp. The tor
ture was unbearable. The Mexican Mus
tang Liniment relieved the pain almost Immediately
1t healed rapidly and left very little scar.
CHAs. FOSTER, 40 Broad street, Philadelphia"
This is merely sample OF what the Mustang Lni-
ment will do. 1t is invaluable in all cases OF wounds,
swengs, sprains, CUTS Bruises, spavins, etc., either
upon man beast.
Beware of counterieits. None is genuine unless
wrapped in the steel-pate engravings, bearing the
signature OF e. w. Westbro0k, Chemist, and the pri-
gate stamp OF DENIS BAkNEs 81 Co, New York.
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists.
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-26

f5Bss liz NEW YORK. Jan. &c.
Money was little closer towards the close Of the
per cent. on calf. Gold closed firm az IS4l For
egn Exchange was in moderate demand and firm at
1895 q 1891 for prime bankers bills Goods heavy
and lower. Stocks heavy and lower at the last
open board, and decidedly lower. The market was
quite cversh The receipts at the United States AS
sistant Treasurer to-day were 81 573. $685. and the
payments STA 1902 Petroleum and Mining shares
were somewhat irregular this afternoon but generally
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-26
Destructive Fires,

One half Of the hourishinp town Of Ia
Grange, Ga embracing all the business houses
of the place, was burned last night. ''''
A destructive fire occurred at Shunhnid
Miss, on the night of the 23d inst. Fighter,
business houses were consumed, including
three warehouses belonging to Championeer
& Sons, whose losses amount to $4,000.
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interference of Gen. Griffin i'm the Ol,se-
quies of Gen. johnson.

Cuo,... UALvEsTON, Jan. %.
Great excitement was occasioned by the in
reference Of General Griffin in the obsenn;as
OF zen. johnson. The stores were all closed
ana draped in mourning. Gen. Griffin agreed
TO permit the body to be taken to the Enisco-
pal Church and burial services to he read ON
Mayor Leonard giving the following pledge:
tnat there shall be no music by bands, ringing
or tolling of bells, public or private demon,
STATIONS, or any organization or association in
a ahe procession the body to be conveyed to the
point OF its departure. All persons appearing
IN inc procession shall be invited, and appear
as members of deceased's family or friends
The conditions were refused and the BODY re-
mains IN open view, where it has been visited
5y crowns. BUSINESS stores have been closed
during the day in honor of Gen. johnson.
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-26

Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists.
5. T.---lSG0-A.-The amount OF Ptntatlon Bit
tiers sold in one year is something startling. They
would I'LL Broadway six feet high from the Park to
Attn street brakes mandatory is one OF the insti-
tunons i'll New York. IL is said that Drake painted all
the rocks in the Eastern States with his cabalisc
"S T.-lS6o-X.," and then got the old granny legs-
lators to pass law preventing disiguring the lace
OF nature, which gave him q monopoly. We do not
know how this is, but we do know that Plantation
Bitters SELL as no other article did. They are
used by all classes OF the community, and are death
on Dyspepsia certain. They very invigorating
when anguid and week, and a great appetizer
sarato pring Water, sold by all Druggists.
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-26

PRICES. ieef Cattle Extra, Sl3 % a 10 5O first
quality, $2 50013 90; second quality, 81 O0l2 co.
third quality 40 O0I 20 per 100 lbs ton total weight
OF hides. tallow ana dressed beef
Extra and rstquallty Beef, IN ludes nothing but
the best, large tat stall fed oxen second quality
cludes the best hay-fed oxen, best lifted cowes
bulls and the refuse OF lots.
Working Oxen Sales at $1G0 to $50 - according to
qunlty and fancy OF the purchaser
Stores-Two years old, $50 to A. three years old,
$50 to 65 per head.
Mich Cowes-Extra $75@iOo; ordinary, s5o@7o;
Store Cows, S35a45.
Sheep and Lambs-5965c; extra,7 q Sc % ib; in
lots, So so 10 SIS 50 pr head.
Hdes-COuntry, S}@0ac " Id; Brighton, IOG11c
Cali Skins-17@2Oc W ii
TaiowMCountry, 7@sac y ID; Brighton, SOP.
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WANTED.
Wanted.

A good, faithful Coored Woman to take charge
"A OF, and do the work OF a kitchen She must be
A COOP COOK, and capable to take charge, unassst.
81, and come well recommended by parties who can
Dc Appealed to personally. Such an one can lind
good, permanent Home, and good pay. Alzo, a
strong Coored Woman to do general house work, in
ciudnns large washing and ironing None need APP
ply but those who can give unauestionable references
Inc right persons can ind permanent places hap
py Home, and good pay, in q quiet little village
10; aoou 70 miles rom the City, Apply by letter, CIV
ing references, ana where an I'M ervew can be had.
Auufess WILLIAM ii. BISHOP,
Janz5 d1 Portland, Maine.
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LEGISLATURE OF MAINE.
STATE HOUSE, AUGUSTA, JAN 25.
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE DAILY PRESS. 1

STATE House, AUGUSTA, Jan. 25.
ESPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE DAILY PREss.l
SENATE.
Several petitions from Lodges of Good Tenn.
plars were received and referred.
The committee on Education reported that
legislation prohibiting whipping in schools was
inexpedient.
The Judiciary Committee reported that leg
islatior was inexpedient the order requir-
ing holder of bank stock, notes and other ev-
idence of dett, to produce certificate from
the Assessor that he has given the same in to
them for taxation, before he shall be entitled
to receive payment for the same This report
came from the House but was recalled, Mr. At
kins, OF Emden, being charged with message
requesting the same on the part of that
: branch.
lie act to increase the Governors salary
came from the House with the Senate amend
ment rejected.
On motion of Mr.. Caldwell, the subject was
laid on the table.
Mr.. Woodman presented the petition OF u.
w. Fessenden, Clerk of Court of Cumberland
County, for increase of salary.
An act to authorize school district No three,
in the town of Westbrook, to raise money for
school house at rate per cent not exceed
ing seven three-tenths was discussed by Mr..
Brown, of Cumberland on his motion TO SUBJ
stitute six per cent. instead OF seven three
tenths, and opposed by Messrs. ROBBIE, of Cum
berland, Caldwell and Crosby and decided in
favor of the original act as reported.
The judiciary Committee reported an act
requiring towns at the next annual meeting
to elect three selectmen, assessors, &c., and
that the three elected, at their first meeting
designate by lot, one to serve one year, one
two years, and one three years, respectively,
and that hereafter but one shall be elected an
nually, unless vacancies occurr. a
The following act passed finally: an act to
incorporate the Button Wood Peat Company.
An act already in the hands of the Governor,
repeating an act requiring Notary Publics to
pay duty to the State Treasurer, was recalled
and its passage reconsdered and the bill in
definitely postponed.
Prayer by Rev Mr.. Drew of Augusta.
Papers from the Senate were read and pass
ed in concurrence.
An order was presented by Mr.. Dane, of FL
lot, instructing the Committee on Education
to inquire into the expediency OF increasing
the amount of money raised per inhabitant
for schools, from seventy-five to eighty five
cents. '"
An order was introduced requiring the Su-
perintendent of Common Schools to compile
and publish the school laws of the State.
Several matters not of general interest pass
ed the early stages of legislative action.
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-26
Rival Candidates Stamping in Company.
.-.- Snicidc.

NONCOhD, y dII.
Gen. Hartman, the Republican, and Hon.
John G. Sinclair, the Democratic nominee for
Governor, have arranged to stump the State
together, commencing OF Friday, the 9Th of
February. aF
George. G. Williams, who was committed to
lail at Manchester for theft, committed suicide
Yesterday afternoon by jumping from CORR
diately. 1850 A-
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Chicago Markets.

CHICAGO Jan. 20.
Flour neglected and nominal. Wheat sales at Q ~
err sides at TIL "a size for No. 1. Oats sales at 400
9 Ale for No. High Wines nothing doing. Provis-
ions dull; mess pork in fair demand at Is %. Live
Beef cattle dull. III
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-26

AFAU DE MAGNOLJA.---The prettiest thing the
sweetest thing" and the most OF it for the least
money 1t OvercOmes the odor of perspiration; soft
and adds lecacy TO the skin; is delightful per-
fuInc allays headache and inflammation, and is nee
essary companion in the sick room, in the nursery
and npGn the toilet sideboard. 1t can be obtained
everywhere at one dollar per bottle.
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-26
Cincinnati Markets.,

CINCINNATI, Jan. 25.
Hogs unchanged; sales at z 90 a 90. Wheat dull;
sales Spring No. at rs q 90. Corn shade frmer;
ear 56c; shelled &C. Cotton dull 81 a 3l1c Ga is
dull at Sic. Rye and barley unchanged. Whiskey
dull Provisions dull. Meats dull but prices are no
lower. J.
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-26

WHAT DID IT? A young lady returning to her
country home after soiourn ola few months in New
York. was hardly recognized by her friends. In place
OF rustic flushed face, she had soft ruby complex
ion OF almost marble smoothness and instead OF 20,
she really appeared but H. She told them plainly
she used Aagan's Magnolia Balm, and would not be
without it. Any lady can improve her appearance
very much by using this article. 1t can be ordered
Of any druggist Tor SO cents
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists.
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-26
Indian Troubles in Hondur

NEW YORK. Jan. 70.
British Honduras correspondence states that
a body OF fucatan Indians had invaded the
mahogany district, and threatened to break up
the works and make raid on the CITY, Trade
was at stand still, and great excitement pre-
vailed
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-26

dignihed manner, yet leaning in all vito, ,s,,,,
ms party While We cannot always agree VIII wi "a
ms political ACTIONS, we heartily bear Witness u
ability, character and culture he has disnlays ~ nc
management, and wish him and the proprietor en1 s
more prosperity in the next year than Il has ha "a
the past. u III
Its news is judiciously and carefully selected. anil
general culture and literary taste characterizes ts
contents. As good family newspaper it has no s,,
perior; and while Mr. Lincoln occupies the city ell
tors chair there will be lack of local news as il
is generally acknowledged in that department he has
no equal in the State.
The enlargement argues prosperous business, at
least for ur contemporary, and we hope 1t will never
be found necessary to curail the dimensions OF this
enterprsing and respectable sheet
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-26
HOuse for Sale.

A good HOUSE two stories, Stable attached, hard
"A and soft water, good lot centrally located-con-
venient Tor two ,aniilies, ii desirable Inquire at
IL Cedar, or 1874 Eere st., OF the subscriber,
Jan. "a, 1867. diff
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TEETH! TEETH TEETH!

DIR. u. still continues 10 Extract Teeth by ELFc-
rRioifY WITHOUT PAIN. Persons having uecaysd
teeth stumps they wish to have for rrset-
ting he would give polite invitation to call,
Superior ELECTRO MAGNETIC MA.HINEs for sale
for family use, with thorough instructions.
DIR. ID. can accommodate few patients with board
end treatment at his house,
once hours from O'Clock A. VI to ~ M; from
TO r. NJ, and to in tue evening"
Consultation free. novttt
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-26

-l BOSTON, Jan. %.
Samuel Angler, an asserting clerk in the
Post Office, was arrested last night for purloin-
ing money from letters
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-26

NOTICE. l viii sell on favorable terms az to
the corner OF Middle and Franklin streets and on
franklin street, including the corner of Franklin and
Fore streets Apply town. billiard, Bangor
OF SMITH " REED Attorneys, Portland. jy12tt
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rtt-LI.- rgt NEW YORK, Jan %.
Rev. DR.. Nicely was this afternoon consecrat-
ed Bishop of Maine at Trinity Chapel, in the
presence of a large number of the Episcopal
clergy and a crowded congregation. Bishop
Potter preached the sermon, and Bishop Hop
kins presided over the conservation services.
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-26
First class Houses for Sole

ME offer tor sale the eight first class brick houses
w recently built by US, situated on Pine Street.
between Clark and Carleton Streets.
These houses are thoroughly built, with slate roof
brick drains, and marble mantellieces throughout
Ihey viii be sold at low price, and very tavora-
Die terms Apply al our Office, No. ga DanfOrth St.
j. y. BROWN 8 SONS,
or VIM; H. JERKS, Real Estate Agent, opposite the
Preble House. wan
October 16, 1868, 81 , - az
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steadily growing in favor Tor over twenty years 1t
acts upon the absorbents at the of the hair and
changes to its original color by degrees All instan-
taneous dyes deaden and injure tho hair. Heinz
strocs is not dye but is certln in its results pros
NOTES its growth, and is q beautiful Hair Dressing
Price 90 cents AMI S1.00. Soidby all dealers.
Saratoga Spring Water. sold by all Druggists.