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sIsIi. lig HARRIET M. PORTER


very confidently and earnestly recommend Dr.
j. W Polands Humor Doctor as an excellent RENE
dy for Humors, having been wonderfully benefited
by it myself. My own case was very severe and
obstinate one. For more than two wears the skin
upon the inside Of both my hands, and even down on
the wrist, was constantly cracked and broken up
wet work, md was obige to wear gloves in sewing
toavod getting blood upon my work. The humor
which SO afflicted me was probably combination of
quite poor. Soon after began to use the Humor
Doctor could perceive signs of healing ] contin-
ued to take the medicine till was finally cured. My
hands are now perfectly free from humors and to ali
appearances my who system is clear OF it, and has
been for several months used eight bottles fore
felt safe to give it up entirely, but they cured me-
n a5s. Irf- HARRIET WHEELER
Stonehaln Mass. July ). l8h6. - ------L =
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Caution 10 lhe Public.

Every intelligent and thinking person must know
hat remedies handed out for general use should have
heir efficacy established by well tested experience in
the hands OF regularly educated physician, whose
fulfil; yet the country is flooded with poor nostrums
and eure-as, purporting to be the best in the world
which are not only useless, but always injurious
his physician, as ii is lamentahe yet incontrovert
Die fact that many syphilitic patients made mis-
cradle with ruined constitutions by maltreatme Mt
nisa generally conceded by the hest syphileer-
pliers, that the study anG management of these come
would he competent and successful in their treat.
ment and cure. The inexperienced general practi-
TONER, having neither opportunity nor tirle to maxi
himself acquainted with their pathology commonly
pursues one system of treatment in most eases max,
ing an 1ndiscriminate of that antquated and dan
gerous weapon the hIercury
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For Sale,


THE Mckay Sewing Machine. the on,v
machine in existence by which a sewed hoo Sh ay
shoe can h De made adapted to all kinds styles and
sizes os ooots anu snoes 200 pairs be made with
These shoes take precedence Of ali Others in th
ket and are made substantially at the cost Of MAJ
chimes, with competent men to set them in onnra-
tion furnished at one days notice. For particuars
OF license apply to GORDON MCKAY, Agent. Bath
street, Boston, Mass. 'fs AMI 1e e Sa'"
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,a,s For Sale in S0cO, he.
o.. o. The family residence of the late Daniel
hz,, Smith, OF Saco. 4, two story dwelling house,
.EassA<with a finished rooms; heat by furnace;
abundance of hard and soft water in the house;
brick cisfein. celnented cellar floor. Barn ard out
buildings. together with 1T about G0x120 ect with
garden under high state of cultivation, with Pear
Plumb and Apple trees, Strawberry vines, &c.
Inquire of JOHN c. Proctor,
-, .,-. al. Real Estate Broker.
Portland, July Of eod2w
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RNRE MAgkEg.
Genteel Esesiden~ e for Sale in Cor


euc OF the Fiacst Residences
A sNA,~~.-> i'm esorfiam,
~ FnrtA- Now occnn:od by Major Mann S Of
III i.tT95EM tsvea iir sale. The house is two
~ HI .sirsas storic thoroughly finished inside
and ON. anu 4 situation IS unsurpassed in that
u ~jjllse-rhe lot is large, upon which 10
III re- OF various kaGs, shruberry Sc nice
srrins Of excellent water is handy to The door, and
larse cisiern in cellar II also has line stable. This
who Is in want ola pleasant home within so m nules
ride OF Portland.
For further aiiicnlars enquire OF W II. Jerris Re-
al Estate Agent, at Horse Rairoad mice Opposite
Prebo House. iy;0df
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Notice or Assienment.

NOTICE is hereby given that Isaac Emery of
~ norahd, IN the County of Cumberland did on
undersigned an assignment OF ali hs propertv real
and personal, MT exempted by law from attaci ga
tor the benefit OF such Of his creditors az NAV fy
notice, provided by the statutes of the Stat IL
Maine become parties to said assignment in pronop
three ntbe amounts OF their respective claims and
assignment,-sare allowed become parties to sid
at the Office of SBttat sad assignment may be four
Portland, May 30, 1851, mar ssienee
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NOTICE. will sell on favorable terms os 70
~ payment, or let for term of years The lots ON
the corner OF Middle and Franklin streets. and on
Franklin street, including thecorner Of Franklin and
or SMITH s. REED. Attorneys, Portland. iviati
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House for sale.

"a a one aud a half story house. situated in
Es,,s cape Eiizabeh near the Con eregationa Meet
sAAe.AiTg House, nearly new, with four finished
AMI cHo unfinished rooms, and enc acre of land, is
offered for sale at bargain. q
Apply to q. r. BARSTOW,
jy20af 1850 qI ala on the premises
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For Sale.

rENHEEE stored brick house No. 80 On High Street.
l. corner OF Pleasant, now occupied by the SUBJ
scriber. aes af4 ts'ss
Also two three storied brick stores On Fore Street,
corner OF Pearl, opposite the Custom House, with
partition wall, slated roofs, the Wharf Street
tour STORIES with cellars For terms and particulars
enquire OF The subscriber. 40
NATHANIEL BLANCHARD.
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House for sale.

o. The tws story srick House, No Il Myrtle st,
mil rebuilt since the fire, containing nine well fin
-kssL- ished room, with plenty OF closet ROOM
Cemented cellar floor; very large brick cisern with
flterer, and well OF good spring water. New fur
mace in the cellar which warns every part of the
house. Gas in every room. Sewerage perfect
very desirable residence Tor small family and
will be sold at great bargain bv
ROSS 81 STURDITANT,
jy9dtf 15l Commercial St.
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pCRTLAED& ROCNESTERR.R.
SPRING ARRANGEMENT,

oFKING ARRANGEMENT. ~
e syss<ss1 On and alter hlpnday, April H. 1861
sSa2-<S5sfs trans VIII run as follows:
Passenger trains leave Saco River for Portland al
o.3t and 900 A. NJ, and Si0 T.. NJ. Leave Portland
ioT r, Saeo River 1.l6 a. NJ, 20 and G15 P. NJ
Inc o'clock train from Saeo River, and the q
o'clock from Portland III be freight trains with ras
sengcr cars attached.
Steam Car, Accommodation Train.-Leave Cor
ham at s A. NJ. and p NJ
Leave Portland at 12.15 and 4P NJ
n ~ stages connect at Sorhan tor West GOrham,
Stsndish, steep rails, Baldwin, Denmark, Sobago,
6rldsson, LoTell, Hiram, BrOwnleld, FryebnTe
conway, bartlett Jackson. Idmingtoa. Cornish Pof.
tsr tIeedom, Madison, and Eat0h, N. H. ~
~ Sutton Center for Vest Hutton Boany- EasIe
South Limington, Iiminston, l.smsticx, Noyieid'
PaIsonsield and O,sipsa
Atsaecsr2ppa foE Sogth WiadaaD, Windham Hill
and 'Softh Hindhsai. daily
p,r.,..., BY order Of the President.
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Boston, January II, 1856.
Mrs. Prteer, Dover, \, N.

BlI 19un ~ DOVER, N. H., July %, 1855.
On. PoLAND:-I received your letter inquiring as
TO the effects Of your medicine on sea-sickness. L
happy say that think it is s.the medicine" for
that dreadful Sickness tried various prescriptions,
but found none that settled the and cleared
the head like the Humor Doctor. felt as though L
could hardly wait to get ashore, to entreat to in
troduce it into ship chandery stores, that it may
find its to those who suffer apon the mighty deep
from sea-sickness. Ii captains who take their tam
lilies with them carry passengers, should trv it for
once they would never be willing to voy without
il.
have used it in my family since Its introduction
to the public, fos bilious habits, headache and hui
mors about my children, and have always found it q
sure cure. -r
am not fond of having my name appear in pub
lie, and would not consent to ii ON any other ac-
count but to relieve the suering but ii the forego-
ing will be Of any service to you the public you
can make use OF it. Yours, l'4-
4ytr4 rstt. ffF HARRlET M. PORTER
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.I au X q K2 Il 4. "a NJ ID 49,
SRc0 q PORTSMOUTH n. r.

SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.
Commencing Aiosdsay, AprtI a5th, 1857.
EAss IN Passenger Trains leave Portland for
Boston at $40 y. NJ. aud 2.55 p. Nj and
655 tExpFess) r. NJ fF7' ~
Leave Boston tor Portland al $50 A. NJ ana q
L. N. and TOO (Expressl =. Nj! sl' ii
a MEcuAHIC's aad iiABoEfRS Train will Ieaye
BSdeiord daily, Sundays excepted, at A nj =, and
Saeo nj 6;OS, arriving in Portland at 6i0.
Returning, will leave Portland Tor Saco aud Bid.
ue,ord anu intermediate stations A6.I0 T.. ".
ca, Will leave Portland al T.10 A. NJ Tor Sach ami
biddeiord, and returning leave siddeiord at $50
and Saco at 40 A.sI. l.Ir- Wv
Portland, April f. Is 4 a21rJsff,;
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To Or. Livor ~

Warren, July II, 1867.
DEAR SIR: Il will not be less grateful TO Won than
others who testified to you have made oI them
for assure you that consider myself under no less
opieatioLs Every one that saw NE before and AT
the ume was brst brought into your Office believes
you to have wrought miracle in fine cure Won rnodo
on me. rem mber the day. believe it was on The
2sth day of February last-when you eutered me as
vious, was scarcely able to walk without the assist
ance Of some one, or 60 sit in chair without having
some one or some thing for support My condition
was certainly precariOus one, having suffered so
long from spinal disease, affection of the lungs and
kidneys, and from an intense female weakness not
many months previous to my seeing YOU But now
the case is different for am fully restored to health
Rest assured that shall all myself of every oppor-
tunIty to make this wonderful cure generally known
so tina The afflicted may understand that here is vet
hope lor them in you. With he utmost sincerity /
thank you, and remain forever
Yours, &c.,
To Dr. LwoR. 10 "N1A'i 10
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MI EDICAL GUIDE,
Bb&2aY az WHICH CONSIDERS aa&
His Specifies for Diseases common to
both Male md Female. -Uf
Hills Specifies for Diseases peculiar to
Females only. "ftf 9At
NS The pamphlet will be handed, free OF CHARGE
to any one purchasing one more of his Specific
hemedies. july31dtf
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- Centrally located-being on Elm Steam
iii: tains II rooms Has Gas, Furnace. Brick
LII. Cstern, &c. Lot 4ox95. VIII be sold low.
Apply to (aug3d3w) w Ii, FERRIS.
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Have Coincidence,

All who nave committed an excess OF any kind
whether il be the solitary vice of YOUTH or the sin
ing reouke OF misplaced confidence in aturer years
- SEEK FOR Az ANrIDOTE IN SEASON.
The Pains and Aches, and Lassitude and Nervou,
Prostration that may follow Impure COTTON,
are the Barometer to the whole system.
Do not wait tor the contamination that is sure to fol
-i low; do not wait for Unsigbtly Ulcers Tor
$685. Disabled Limbs, for Loss Of Beauty
- and Complexion. .Ii
EAovs Many Hh0usaDais Can ,Tes.SSs "a rrhs.
Young men troubled with emissions ia sIeep,-s
youth,treated scientifically and nerfa. curo r,,o -
ranted or no charge made l7 Y ""
Hardly day passes but we are consulted by one or
more young men with the above disease, Some OF
whom are as weak and emaciated as though thew has
the consumption, and by their friends supposed 70
have It, All such cases yield to the proper and only
correct course of treatment and in a short time ara
made to rejoice in perfect health.
NAisissIe-A ged Men.
There are many men OF the age of thirty who are
troubled with too frequent excavations from the bla-
der often accompanied by slight smarting or burn
ing sensation, and weakening the system in a man
ner .ns patent cannot account for On examining
I'VE urinary deposits ropy sediment viii often be
found, and sometimes small particles of semen or al
bmen will appear, or the color will be of thin milk
sn nue. again ehangng to dark and turbid appear
ance There are many men who die of this Difficulty
ignorant of the cause, which is the
SECOND STAGE OF SEMINAL WEAKNESS.
can warrant q perfect cure in such cases and n
full and healthy restoration of the urinary organs
Persons who cannot personally consult the Dr.,
can DO so by writing, in plain manner, descrip-
lion of their Diseases and the appropriate rerr ejea
will be forwarded Immediately.
All correspond, nee strictly confidential, and will
DO returned, If desired.
Aaaress' DIR. j. B. HUGHES,
x, No. IA Preble Street,
Next door TO the Preble House, Portland. Me,
~ Send Stamp for Circular
Eclectic Medical I3.JiTm0ry,
TO THE LADIES.
DIR. HUGHES particularly invites all Ladies', VIII,
leed medical adviser, to call at his rooms No IA
PEBBLE Street, which they vii lind arranged for Their
special accommodation.
DR.. II. Is Electic Renovating Medicines are uurjya
ed in efficacy and superior virtue in regulating ain
'emae irregularities. Their action is specific and
ertain OF producing relief in a short time
LADIES will find it invaluable in all cases of Oh
tructons after all other remedies have been tried in
ain. 1t is purely vegetable, containing nothing in
he least injurious 10 the health, and may be take,
With perfect safety at all times.
Sent to any part OF the country with full directions
" addressing DIR. HIIGHES
NO. IL Prebie Street, Portland
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LECTURES.

NEW course Of Lectures as de liyered at the
"A New York Museum of Anatomy, will be sent
to parties unable to attend them; they are of vital
Live? and what to live for? Youth. Maturity and
Old age, Manhood generally reviewed or the treat
m men anu cure Of INDIGESTION, Flatuency and Ner-
etc. These important Lectures will be forwarded
on recepS Of nour stamps by addressing Secretary,
New w York n Museum Of Anatomy and Science
Nav 81. Il. T&S3mS tt'i.i-i
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ROCKLAND, Nav

ROCKLAND, May 8, 1867.
Dear Str:-If am under obligations to any one it
Is 10 you for your restoring me to health Ever since
twelve years have suffered from heart disease and
tor the last three years, every night almost had an
attack that would not permit TO lie down for fear
or suffocatng; and every day expected to be nv
last one. 1t would be unjust ii did not mention
that my husband procured medical aid whel ever he
resisted by my ailing But thanks be to Cod. that
he had the privilege of securing your services for
without them could not have lived up to this time
tiOns, -HANN.m p Gu W.
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~. c.. - HVChI Mo-, May z, Iob7-
Dear pr 1t is my duly TO humanity to make it
who knew my suherings despared thereof Among
very many that have suffered did from cancer
OF the breast and who have died from the treatment
such diseases usually receive at the hands of physc
lanS generally, many indeed might be alive 10 day
could they have had the privilege of your skillful
treatment. Furthermore, owe il to Won to state
that shall ever consider myself under the greatest
obgations for your kindness in attending my case,
Ihongh was not able to pay you your fun fee and
shall ever pray for your welfare. : -
With the greatest regard for you, remain yours &c.
HENRIETTA DRINKwATER.
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Portland, April 3, 1857 dtf $3.50

Valuable Real Estate ON CONNER
Qa cs:sl Street for sale. q
A LOT OF land about % feet front on Commercial
"A street aud extending Z6i IT to Fore ST. the same
now occupied by L. T. Noble & %.
Appig to tE 81 j. BROWNE
May l. Il 10 state Street.
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Cheap Lots.
House for saale.

TWO fine lots so by leo feet each in Cape Eliza
L lbetb near DR.. Buzzel's; $50 only TOR both lots
Apply 20 W. H. JERKS, Real Estate Agent.
,july 29-dlws
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Means OF the Company.

Estimating the distance to be built by the Union
tacic to be 1565 miles, the United States Govern
ment issues its Six per cent. Thirty-year bonds to
the Company the road is finished at the average
rate OF about S2s,250 per mile amounting to $44,-
2OS,OO0 - jom5W Eat biol /
The Company is also permitted to issue its own
First Mortgage Bonds to an equal amount. and at
the same limo, which by special Act of Congress are
made First Mortgage on the entire line, the bonds
OF the United States being subordinate to them.
The Government makes donation of II 500 acres
OF land to the mile amounting TO 2O,032 900 acres
estimated to be worth S30,09o,OOO making the tota
resources, exclusive of the capital sis, 4160OO; but
the full yalue OF the lands cannot be realized
The authorized Capital Stock of the Company is
one hundred million dollars. of which five millions
have already been paid in, and OF which it is not
supposed that more than twenty-five millions at
most will be required. 81 he. s# s#asE@
The cost of the road is estimated by competent
engineers to be about one hundred million dollars
exclusive OF tOuipmenf - ~ IN
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Through Tickets
80 10 the wv est. R
$6 Less than any other oil rail Routs va the
u Grand Trunk RaiIsU0yi
To Detroit, chicago, asi points est,
OR 1913 less via sarnia inc 10 Ch;co.
" go. MilWaugee and all points West Also
RETURN TICKETS at LOW RATES. Tickets via
to Buffalo and the West
FOR RELIABLE IMPORTATION, and Tickets at the
h'esvesi Rates, call al the Wv
Union and Grand Trunk Ticket Office,
Before purchasing elsewhere.
oinee opposite Preble House, under Lancaster Hail.
Mo, % ID: IL. BLdNCH1RD, Agt.
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"a. 5I FOR SAFE!
ks 4Wsc aud Leg IN. Z AtInnsic ssiraei.

EkSSse ind blos no. 81 Atlahsic streea.
Ii contlies IL rooms, finished
a MI ~ throu lhaut is heated by a furnace,
Us saT.NStAA--s ~ and has sas in every room There
EarasSuIa is garden connected with the house
III I3 under a hi.h state OF cultivation,
containing tear, cherry and apple trees currant
and goosberry bushes and many valuable roots. 1t
is pieasahly sitnaed in one OF the best neighbor-
hoods in the city hard and soft water in abund-
ance. Terms OF payment satisfactory. Apply ON
the premises or to ", III. JERiilS under Lancaster
Hail. july30dtt
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Farm for safe.


nfl5 acres, more or less, situated within IL miles
= Vol the Post Office, Of Portland, bounded on the
road west beyond the We, tbrook Aims House farm
ana conf inulIg down TO the canal The lower side.
it is avery lifting place for market garden, OF q
beau iinl place Tor private residence, there Is
splendid orchard in very high state of cutivliimn
on the farm The farm cuts about t.,,ss OF fay; il
has been very well manured fsctbe last ten years,
Consequently gives a v.ery large Yield OF produce
also has yessrsoodfbnfn, and is insured OF $500 Ii
would Asxery convenient Tor splendid brick ward.
/ as there is ans amount OF brick material on the
premises. Perfect title guaranteed. For further
particulars enquire OF tiHe II. DOLAN,
lcl5I 237 Fore street. Portland.
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Valuable Hotel Property for Sale.

4
fs'HE OXFORD s;ouse, pleasantly situated in tbe viii
- iage Of Fryeblirg, oxford county Name is Of
iefed for sale at bargain, il applied for soon =
The House is large. in good repair. with furniture
aud fixtures throughout, togeth all necessary
otbudings. -
For flu particulars inqnre OF
a.ieE lea.3 III a t tIulsATI0 B0OTHDY,
r1i5 = 81 ilrtl 81 fiiu.fL aHal lt. Proprietor.
" Bansonss Dow, SO Union SC. 4
frycburg, Eept. -, isG6 DIFF
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Land on Commercial street t.

Lease,
THE subscriber is DESTROYS of improving his lots
on Commercial street, and will lease part or
the whole for term OF years
Or he will erect buildings suitable for manafactur-
ing or other Purposes. ii desired.
Proposals will be received by E. E. UPHAlI or
the subscriber. I.
- N P. RICHARDSON.
May Goth. @ 4 't may3fJT
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Nssr lGaIe

fslHE line lot of Land on Spring. neal High street
4 known as the Boyd lot, containing about II, 900
feet; also about 01000 Brick and 200 perch of Stone
Said lot win be sold with or without the material
For further particulars enquire of JOHN G. Toll
FORD, or CHARLES SAGER. y / mch1idtf
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Inland Route.
Inside Steamboat Line
TO BANGOR.

THREE TRIPS PER WEEK.
ia The beautiful, staunch and swift
f3 steamer Milton marain,o Al
~ AlsNLb bert Wood, Master, will mako her
&kSSS9za1zS regular trips to Bangor, leaving Rail-
read Wharf, foot of State Street, every Tuesday,
touching at Rockland, Camden, Belfast, Searsport,
sandy Point, Bueksport, Winterport and Hampton
returning will leave Bangor every Monday
Wednesday and Friday Morning. at six O'clock
This steamer will touch at Tenants Harbor every
Saturday, going east and Wednesday corning west
until further notice.
Passenger ticketed through to and from Boston. b,
Railroad and Steamboat.
ROSS 6 STURDIVANT,
General Agents, 14g Commercial Street.
April 49, 1861. dtf S''se''
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MEDICAL.

Erysipelas, Netfle Rash, Salt H heun ScroC-
uIay Carbuncles, Rolls and Piles.
1t very easy say of this or any other medicine
alt is the very best Remedy known. 1t is not
always SO easy 10 prove it. Its, however exceeding
ly gratifying to the Proprietor OF this medicine that
while he declares to the public that TINS Is mos1
wonderful and effective specific for Humors as stated
above he has abundant proof at hand to sustain lis
statement.
For sixteen years the HUMoR DOCTOR has been
manufactured and sold and every year has increased
the value of its reputation and the amount OF It's
sales. In New Hampshire, where 1t originated, no
remedy for hnmors is so highly priced. An eminent
physician (now an army surgeon) when practicing in
New Hampshire, purchased between fifty and sixty
gallons Oh ~ during some seven or eight years, and
usedit in his practice lie has since then ordered it
for the hospital where he was stationed Other ply
sieians have purchased il and have used itn practice
with great success. When the proprietor lived in
New Hampshire. at Gotistown Centre, for the space
of thirty or forty miles around and in Manchester
particularly the Humor Doctor was well known and
highly valued for the numerous and wonderful cures
which it effected Though manufactured In large
quantities. the supply was frequently exhausted, and
purchasers had to wait for be made. In that
region some very severe cases of Erysipelas were
treated wth-and they were cured! Eryspelas sores,
pr can bmcles those ugly painful ulcers were entire
used. So itwas with Scrofula and Salt Rheum The
Humor Doctor cured them. 5 To
For the sake of showing what is thought of it, a
few testimonials are here inserted:
-Hr Milton Gale. Esq, Boston.
hereby certify that was sorely afflicted with
Bols for two years, developing themselves upon my
limbs and other parts of my body. The sufferings
which endured from them are indescrbable. Suf-
flee say that faithfully tried several of the most
popular humor remedies, but without removing the
afiliction At length, by the earnest request of
intimate friend, Twas induced to try DIR. j. w. Po-
lands Humor Doctor, and am very happy to attest
that all my Bois were removed, and my health was
restored by using DR.. Polands aforesaid medicine.
.-. MILTON GALE.
Boston, January IL, 1856.
|
A. G. Wallace, Esq, Manchester, N. HI.
DIR. j. w. PoLAND-Dear Sir:-I very cheerfully
give my testimony in favor of your Humor Doctor al
| an excellent remedy for humors. My numerous &c.
quaintances il Manchester know how severely was
afflicted with Boils, and they know how perfectly
good my health is at present. Your Humor Doctor
cured me- Please refer to me for particulars in my