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The Portland daily press., 1867-04-20
XLth OONGREss---Executive Session.
WASHINGTON, April 10.



SENATE.
Mr. Wilson has returned to his seat
Mr.. Henderson offered resolution TO print
for the use of the Senate, two thousand COPIES
of the report of the Secretary OF the in,elloi'
giving information of the number iocatoh,
etc. Of the various tribes of Indians, and nve
hundred extra copies for the use OF Tue DSpart-
Inent. Referred to the Committee on frlnt-
ing.
On motion of Mr.. Wade the Senate went
into executive session. :,
The doors being temporarily opened Mr. An
thopy offered the following resolL ton:
RESOLVED That committee consisting of two
members be appointed to wait on the President
of the United States, and inform him that tha
Senate has passed resolution to close ito nras.
ent session by an adjournment on Saturday. at
o'clock Z. NJ, and that unless he NAV have
some iurther communication to make, the SEN
day.
The Chair appointed Messrs. Anthony Fes-
sehoen and johnson as the committee, and the
senate then resumed its executive session.
AL subsequent stage of the proceedings,
MI Anthony, from the above named commit
Tee, reported that they had performed the duty
assigned to them, and that the President had
requested them to inform the Senate that he
would make some further communications, but
tnat at present he knew no reason why the
Senate should not adjourn at the time fixed by
The resolution of the 18th inst.
The Senate took d recess at 5 o'clock till half
past o'clock.
The Senate after prolonged debate, post
poneq the nomination of Henry j. Raymond
as Minister to Austria until December, thus
retaining, for the present, Mr.. Motley to that
position.
The Senate was in executive session three
hours, and confirmed number of nomina-
tons.
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Washington Items.

WASHINGTON, April 10.
The monthly report of the Department Of
of Agriculture says there are favorable indica-
tions of good wheat crop
Senator Wilson will leave Washington to-
morrow morning on his Southern speaking
tour.
The Navy Department has received dis
patch from Lieut.. Commander Beardslee, COM
manding the United States steamer Aroostook,
dated Rio de Janiero, March 18th, reporting
his arrival at that port March 4th, after pleas
ant voyage of 25 days from Port Grande, all
well.
The following is statement of the receipts
OF customs from April 9TH to the 18th, inclu-
sive: Boston, i9,7l1.69; New York, S2l8O,-
$685.; Philadelphia, s2o4,452.o1; Baltimore,
431.07; San Francisco, March 9th to 18th, $l12,-
701.62; total, $2,97476091. This statement
shows decrease in receipts at all ports since
the last exhibit, excepting Baltimore, where
there has been an increase of about $4,000
AT New York, the decrease since the last state
ment amounts to 1898 900.
The Senate this forenoon did not confirm
any nominations but rejected q number
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Chicago Markets.

CHICAGO, III, April 10
Flour active and firmer; Spring extras at ~ 90 a
II 90; Spring superfine SO q rs; White Winter
10 90. Wheat not very active No. Spring declined
244t 1245. Corn in large speculative inquiry and
advanced 81 q 4c sales No. at 03a a O6; No.
at 90 a 94c, closing steady at 05t a. OG for No.
Oats firm and advanced II q &c; sales No at 65J a
66tc Rye firm ann advanced "a &c; sales at l as a
Be- for No. l, and 40 q Al for No. 2. Barley in
store neglected. sales by sample at SOC a 20. Pro-
visions-Mess Pork more active; sales for present
and future delivery at % 90 q % rs. Lard inactive;
sales at ~ e l3c for prime steam. Bulk Meats
q 90 for good to choice.
o Receipts bbls. flour, 1900 bush wheat, u.s.
oOO push. CORN 200 bush. oats, 1900 hogs Ship
ments-1 800 hbls. flour, 500 bush wheat zoo hnes
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Boston Bo0t and Shoe Marker

BOSTON, April II.
business in the Boot and Shoe market for the last
feeling is Observable with dealers and manuiacturers
representatives Of the trade from the West, now
mere Tor the second time this spring. take hold rather
and speak more encouragingly OF the demand in
seciion This. with the orders received, has given
more activity to the trade than there has been for the
last month Prices, although slightly advanced and
nrmer are as low as can be expected with the pres
ent aspect Of the market for Leather and other ma
terials ior manufacturing. There is full and sea-
sonable assortment of goods on hand, and the nres
ent seems as favorable moment for purchasing as
can be expected for the next few weeks. Boots and
Shoes now bein, manufactured costing from to 6
to III per cent more than those made during the win
ter months on account of the advance in stock
Shoe and Leather Reporter,
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Il HI e Nj H X ELS,
New York Market,

co..o,, NEW YORK, April 10.
Middlng uplands Csc. 'N'~'
,aDdour-quet; sales 6,10O bbls; State at 10 IS q
a L47O; Southern, sales at IL 90 "a IL 80.
Mheat-closed dull and dropping; sales 10000
push Milwaukee No. at 2 60 az "a.
Corn--about lc higher; sales Isl, 900 bush; Mixed
Western at 81 q 32t.
=, Oats-in moderate request; sales $4,000 bush. /;
State at IS a s0c Western II q 74c choice do 75c.
Beef-steady.
Professionally; sales new mess % s2t; old mess at
% 90; prime 10 00(a| 10 80.
Lard-frm; sales at 12t q Isle in bbls. wv.
Whiskey-quiet.
Rice-steady; sales Carolina at 60 a Gle.
Sugar-tc higher; sales 1000 hhds Muscovado at 10
% 102e.
Coffee-heavy.
Enthusiastically sales Muscoyado at so a &c.
Naval Stores-quiet.
Petroleum-unchanged.
Tallow-frm; sales at II "a IL slice.
Freghts to Liverpool-frmer.
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The Paragnaysn War-ConIinued Inde-
cisise Fighting.

New YORK, April 49,
Correspondence from Rio Janeiro, dated
March 18th, and from Buenos Ayres, dated
Feb. 18th, has been received.
Marquis Caxias who was in full command Of
the allies on the river Platte, and Lopez, the
Paraguayan President and Commander. were
both busily engaged in intrenchng and forti-
tying. The Brazilian officers were continually
returning to Rio Janeiro perfectly disguised
with the war. General Mitre had left the front
in order to pay more particular attention to
the Argentine Republic OF which he is Presi-
dent On his arrival at Rosario he was receiy-
ed with the greatest enthusiasm by the people,
The National Guard of Buenos Ayres has been
called out and organized.
The enlistment of slaves in Brazil continued.
Numerous wealthy persons were making pres
ents OF numbers of them to the Government
4 fight took place at Curupaity on the I'd of
February, in which oil the iron-clads but one
and the land forces all around the line, were
engaged. The results to the Paraguayans are
supposed to have been severe, although no
lodgment was effected by the attacking party
The propositions of peace made bv the Ameri-
can Minister were being seriously fconsidered
although they were not well received at first
The Brazilian navy on the La Plata consists of
3b vessels, 148 guns and 1900 men.
The United States steamers Shamokin and
Kansas were at Buenos Ayres.
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Miscellaneous Dispatches.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 49,
DIR: Benz. B. Colt, the pioneer physician of
San Francisco, dropped dead In the street last
M "ht, from heart disease.
The Steamship Sacramento sailed for Pana-
ma to-day. She takes out S475000 in treasure,
of which S415, SIS is for New York.
CHICAGO April 10.
The Journal says it is understood that Gov.
Oglesby has determined to caii an extra ses-'
sion of the Legislature, though the exact time
is not yet designated.
PETERSBURG, Va, April 49,
A Republican mass meeting was held here
tonight to ratify the resolutions OF The Rich
mond Convention. An address was delivered
by Mr.. Conway, Of New York.
MARYsvILLE, KY, April 10.
Hon. r. T. Baker, the Union candidate for
Governor, was prevented from speaking at
Germantown to-day by a gang of rebels. He
was warned that violence would be done him if
he made the attempt Some buildings were
tired by the desperadoes and portion of the
town destroyed
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rL. san,bern Pre.s Convention.

ATLANTA, Ca, April -.
Tho contharn Press Convention, otter har-
,,tn;onS session of three days, adjourned sine
lie at O'clock this afternoon, to meet at Au-
o gnst s. Ca next year. The existing arrange
n ment with the New York Associated Press
continues. grand complimentary banquet
citizens of Atlanta. Governor jenkins arriy
ed from Washington this morning.
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ON TUESDAY, April 23d, at 3 p. NJ. On Tho
" premises, spring uext east of South Street viii
be sold the two stored wooden block of two fene.
ments, Nos. Is ana Is. The block is thorouphiv
built, convenient, and in good repair. The iene.
ments will be sold singly together, as the conpa-
ny may desire. Each contains six sleeping TO, ms,
psrior, sitting room, kitchen, with la 10 col ar
Also furnace, cistern and gas. Lot contains about
lOso feet This property beng in the confer OF the
city Will always command good rent or ready sale.
POSSESSION given trst of May Building may be eA-
amlned any afternoon from 8 to 4 O'Clock. call at
No. 10: Further particulars at the auctoneers.
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From Nicaragua.

NEW YORK. April 49,
Advices from Greytown. Nicaragua, to the
10th inst, have been received.
The new President has appointed General
Don Thomas Martinez, Minister to the Court
of st. James 1t is understood that his mis-.
sion will have reference to the settlement of
the claims of the Republic against the United
States for the damages done by the Walker
raids and Greytown bombardment
The Portland daily press., 1867-04-20

IN hitting the kettle from the fire scalded mysel
very severely-one hand almost to a crisp. The tor
toas, was unDearaDie. The Mexican Mus
Tang "a Lihiment relieved the pain almost Immediately.
~ nealed rapidly and left very little scar.
mas mas FOSTER, 42O Broad street. Philadelphia"
inns Is merely sample OF what the Mustang Lini-
ment will do. 1t is invaluable in ali cases of Wounds
sweings sprans cuts, bruises, spavins etc., either
upon man or beast
Beware OF counterfeits. None Is genuine unless
wrapped in the steel-plate engravings, bearing the
signature OF Il. W. Westbrook, Chemist and the pri-
cdte stamp OF DENIS BARNES a. Co, New York.
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists
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For Sale---House on Park St,

RElNG about to remove from this city L offer for
- sale my House, No. 55 Park st. II is good size
and conven emf, with all the modern improvements,
Bathing room, in which is Hot and Cold water, Gas,
Furnace, &C. Con ected with house is good stable
70 session given first day of May next. Enquire at
No. S93 Commercial 81. head of RObsons
wharf OF y. II. Hamlen, the subscriber, STEPHEN
PATTEN, or of w H. JERKS, Real Estate Agent
Jan30eodtf
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Cincinnati Markets..

- CINCINNATI, April 10.
Flour frmer and unchanged. Wheat nominal and
unchanged, with little offering. Corn firmer and ad-
vanced q &c; mixed "a "a S5c in elevator and 97c
Tor sacks Oats irmer No at 65 a &c in elevator.
Rye frmer at 81. Barley unchanged. Whiskey
auli at 2Gc in bond. Provisions unchanged and moth
ing doing. Mess Pork at % %. Bulk meats un-
changed. Lard at 124 al 125c Butter very dull and
lower; prime to choice at 81 a. 29c Eggs in large
supply with a decline to 15 q 16c Money easy at
q III per cent. Exchange firm at par buying
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EUROPE.
" e VS. BY THE CAL LIE,

PARIS, April Is.
Imprisonment tor debt has been abolished in
France.
LONDON, April 18---Evening.
No further demands have yet been made
upon Spain by the British Government in the
case of the steamer Tornado, which still re-
mains unsettled
BERLIN, April 1S-Evening.
1t is reported here that the Emperor Napo-
leon Is strengthening the forces and military
posts on the frontier, and placing the artillery
on a war footing; that ambulances are being
purchased and that the French reserves of 1868
will be called out on the first of MAY next, II
is represented that Prussia is also naIsino az.
tive military preparations.
LONDON, April 19-Noon.
Dispatches received from Berlin state that
the speech OF King William in closing Parlia-
meat excites distrust Throughout Germany.
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1T. Louis Market.

ST.. LOUIS, NO., April 10. 4
Tobacco active and % loo per hundred higher for
bright leaf. Flour firm for choice and fancy but
medium and low grades dull superlne 10 90 as il co.
Spring and Fall extras II 90 a. IS 90; double extra
II 90 q 16 90; choice and fancy II 90 al Is co. Wheat
choice 50 q $50. Corn dull and declined &c; sales
at OF q II. Oats heavy at rs a sole Rye ffrmer
sales at so s@ CO.. Barley 80 a IS for Spring
Provisions dull; Mess Pork % 90; Bacon "a 9Ic;
shoulders II lei rib sides 1sc; plain Hams I5jc Lard
l3ac in kegs. Whskey dull at 10 free,
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5. T:---ls60.-X.-The amount of Plantation Bit
ters sold in one year is something startling They
would NIL Broadway six feet high from the Park to
4th street. brakes mandatory is OF the inst-
buttons in New York 1t is said that Drake painted all
the rocks in the Eastern States with his cabalistc
lators to bass law preventing dssurna aSe legs sss
OF nature" which gave him a monopoly. We do moi
know how this is, but we do know that Plantation
Btters SELL as no other article did. They are
used by all classes of the community, and are death
on Dyspepsia-certain. They are very inyiporatino
when languid and week, and great appetizer"
sarato pring Water, sold by all Druggists.
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Farm for. Sale.

Situated in the Town of West
A<GM n brook, on the Capisic Pond road
GIIkA-AR about one and a half miles from the
&iItA4l1T city. Containing about eight acres
SEassGl91l4z1Lof good having land, with large
garden spot and fruit trees. On the premises a
good Dwelling, containing nine finished rooms good
Barn, Woodhouse and Carriage House, all in good
order also a never-failing well of pure water. A
desirable location for residence. Terms easy.
Applyto -
PHINNEY q JACKSON,
Commercial Street, Head of Browns Wharf
apr17dtf a.
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New Orleans Markets.

New ORLEANS, April 10.
Cotton-irregular and lower; sales 80 bales Low
Middling at "a g 24sc; receipts Of the week, 9I2i
bales against S405 bales last week; exports for the
same time 21 OIL bales stock in port l5G777 bales
Sugar and Molasses at stand still; Sugar nominay
ISc Tor prime 13t q 14c for choice and 15c for white
Fermenting Molasses 65c and prime Zoe. Flour quiet
but firm; sales superne at Is % choice family II IS
Corn steady; sales at 20 a go Oats dull at SC
Lard unchanged; sales at 13f @1 14c. Pork dull and
nominally % so. Bacon dull with only a retail
business. Whiskey-sales at 100 a So Sterling
Exchange Al "a 81. Exchange on New York "a
Premium. u
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THREE HOUSES FOR SALE.

EsA The pleasantly located house on the north
ks;;,,:. erly corner of Elm and Oxford streets-l2
k4sAz rooms, conven .ent for two families. Has gas
ana an abundance of good water. The one story
house on this lot will be sold tn the corner prop
crty These houses viii pay good interest to let.
A so, House No II Elm street; contains Il rooms.
with gas; good cellar, floor cemented; good lot
These houses are within two minutes walk of Market
Square. Apply to W. II. JERKS.
Apri1 IL 2w -
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s-g FOR SALE. The pleasantly To-
A%nM~N Gated house and lot at Back Cove
0IfafA-.Al at the end of Iukey's bridge known
Z 2 IGd EnIx the Silsby estate. Upon the
ZEEE551I1asfa-p premises is good two story house,
barn. carriage house. There is one acre of land
which may be divided into good building lots. Has
q good orchard and the best of water
Apply to w. H. JERKS,
Apl 10. 3w Opposite Preble House
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FOR Al E..
Furnished House for Sale

A GENTLEMAN about removing from the city,
"A oers1 or sale his residence. The house built
last summer, by the well known builder S. H. Libbey
Esq, and Is replete with all modern improvements
hot and cold water, gas; heated by furnace water
closets uE stairs and down; French root; fourteen
room /; elegantly frescoed, and in every respect
first class house. Neighborhood unsurpassed ior re-
tinement and responsibility. The furniture through
out the house IS entirely new and OF the lest qiy
The house and furniture will be sold together at
bargain to an immediate cash customer. This is a
rare opportunity for family to step into elegant
and comfortable home, as everything is in excellent
taste and perfect order Immediate possession will
be given. Apply to II
WILLIAM III. JERRIS,
Real Estate Agent, under Lancaster Hail.
April Is. diff
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AFAU DE MAGNoLIA.---The prettiest thing, the
Sweetest thing" and the most OF it for the least
money. 1t overcomes the odor of perspration; soft
and adds delicacy to the skim is delightful per-
essary companion in the sick room, in the nursery
and upon the toilet sideboard. 1t can be obtained
everywhere at one dollar per bottle.
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists.
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HOUSE FOE SALE.

ftf:s:> One halt Of the good block the westerly
E#;;; corner of Elm and Oxford streets. The house
Aeontains abo0t dozen well furnished rooms
has gas, furnace, &c. Only three minutes walk
from City Hail. Apply to
w. Fl. JERRIS,
April IL. 3w Real Estate Agent.
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ANctiOn.

EO0D chance for Carriage Maker. | 81 all sell
" by pu 1hc auction, SATURDAY. Anril cOfb
1861, at o'clock L. NJ, on the prenlses. lie wSj
Known Carriage Mandatory North PoNnei
SAID building Is 2OAol eet, and contains good PAINT
loft Also, good Blacksmith Shop on The pre,ises
one two story House, FINISHED throughout. witi, ~
and new StaOle, 2tX31 feet, with land enough Ion a
good garden spot, with eleven good apple trees there
on, all Ia good bearn. condition Sad builciuas era
situated az North Pownal, three miles from PSwnal
uePo' IN The place are Two stores post ,iiiee shoe
SHOP TN shop, nth meeting house school house Sc
Terms male known on day of sale. Ii the uay
should be stormy, the auction will Ue held The first
fair day. ~ VI A''e
N; b; An experienced wood worker and pa,nter
can be hired in the place II desirable.
STEPHEN SNOW, Proprietor
NELSON STROUT, Auctioneer. Apl 49, lws
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Milwaukee, Markets.

s.1 MILWAUKEE,, April 49,
Flour active; double extras at ~ GOA IL 20; extras
II 90 a II 20. Wheat dull No. at 2 %; No. 2 at
81 a 52j No. at "a; rejected IL. Oats firm at
No. at 90.
Receipts-5oo bbs. flour, 1900 bush. wheat, $500
bush. oats, 1000 BUSH corn. Shipments, 300 bbls
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For Sale.

THREE storied brick house No. 80 on High Street,
l. corner of Pleasant now occupied by the sub
scriber.
Also two three storied brick stores on Fore street,
corner of Pearl, opposite the Custom House, with
partition WALL slated roots, the rear on Wharf Street
four stories with cellars For terms and particulars
enquire Of the subscriber
NATHANIEL BLANCHARD.
Portland Anril 1897 DIFF
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Commerce ial...Per Gable.
LONDON, April Is, Evening.
Consols closed at 903 for money
AMERICAN SECURITrEs.-The following are the
prices Of American securities: United States
o,2ps Tt Illinois Central shares 76I Erie Railway
shares 37a. 1'-A""'
LIvERpooL, April IS, Evening
Cotton was inactive all day and prices closed nomi-
nal, and the downward tendency continue; sales of
tbs day 900 bales; Nfddling upfands lid: Middnp
Orleans l1Sd Breadstuffs firm and unchanged. Pro-
visions firm at noon prices Produce-Linseed OH
ESS; Sperm do, e131; Whale, 939; Red American
Cakes 80 los; IrenScotch Pig 52s; all other arti-
cles unchanged -.
FRANKFORT, April u, Evening
United States 5-20's closed at 76f r-
ANTWERP, April is, Evening
Refined Petroleum declined to 45f 50c per bbl
PARIS, April 10, Noon.
The Bourse is dull and heavy and rents declined If
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REAL ESTATE.
$4,000 QnL.

49, For good two story house and lot within
#;;;I three minutes walk OF the CITY Han The
@assssAA. house contains sixteen well finished rooms
very conveniently arranged to: two families $15O6
of The price may remain On mortgage. $OO
Apply to w. H. JERRJS
April 10. 3w
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w. E. TOLMAN r. CO..

DEALERS in Groceries, Flour, Grain, Country
- Produce, &c, No. 4s Portland street, corner Of
Portland and Green streets, Portland, having made
the necessary arrangements are now prepared to
the same quality, as at any other store ia Portland
or vicinity, keeping constantly on hand good as
Sorfment Of Flour, Teas, Coffees, Sugars, Spices,
Soaps. Raisins, Vinegar, Kerosene Oil, Nails, Wrap,
ping Paper, Irvine, Paper Bags, Brooms, Brushes,
Seeds, Garden Seeds, Flower Pots Fertilizers, such
as Bradley and Goes Superphosphate of Lime,
Ground Bone &C., at manufacturers prices, togeth-
grocery store.
Goods exchanged for country produce at fair prices
country produce sold on commission and quick re-
turn sinade apr 11-d&weod3m
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PION EER
H3!EY POWDER ' I,

LADIES, USE THIS AND No OTHER,
And with your PASTRY you VIII have no bother;
At every grocers you can getit,
Try box ami gu will ne er regret IL.
Chs Yeast Powder is used by all frst-e,ass Ho.
tells and hes aurants throughout the country, and
Is finding its way into every household W ere ood
Yeast Powder is appreciated. Samples tree livery
box warranted to give satisfaction or money refund
ell. Manufactured by TAYLOR 81 Young, Lac
Front Street, NY.
CHUROHELL, HUNT s. MELCHER,
81 Commercial ST.
D. B: Kicker & CO., 1855 Fore street,
mar23eod1 m* Agents for Maine.
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For Sale,

A NEW honse, containing thirteen rooms .onuo,,
IA iently arranged for either one or two tam;,;as
For particulars enquire on the premises No. 81 Myr
tie Street. aprl6d1ws
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REAL ESTATE.
Valuable Property

FINHE buildings on Portland street. near Iibbv,s
i corner, whi III have been occupied for the wool
business, tanning and manufacture OF morocco.
The buildings are in good repair, having been built
within years, and will be sold or leased with all
the fixtures and tools necessary for manufacturing
sheep or calf skins. There is good steam engine
Of ten horse power with bark null teaches and vas
all IN perfect order. The buildings are large, and
could be used for almost any manufacturing BUSH
ness. There is about thirty thousand feet OF land.
WIN good dwelling house and stable on the lot.
TOE terms apply to II. Il. Il Ii. NJ. HART,
APP 10. dim Is Portlan J, corner of Alder st.
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EASTERN EXPRESS co.
N O TT CE =

THE Government have decided that thew will nav
L the express charges both WAYS upon $40 Bonds
sent to washington tor, for exchange. The Eastern Ex-
press company VIII receive and forward such Bends
charge to the owners, and the Department will return
m carriage paid. febiSdtf
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BLOCK of Hor,ses for Sale.

rJNHE convenient double house corner of South and
4 Spring Streets. Each tenement contains nine
finished rooms, and may be sold separately. Fol-
further particulars, enquire of MRS. EATON on the
premises, No. 10 Spring Street. or
w. II. JERKS.
March IL, 1867. mar20dtt
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New House for Sale.

- On India street, third house from Congress,
Es contains eleven rooms, besides the attics. This
Rzsk house is very pleasantly located and very con-
veniently arranged for one or two families. s-U
Apply to f III WIN. III. JEBRIS,
maf28df Real Estate Agent.