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The Portland daily press., 1867-08-14
Miscellany.


We say in cheap and careless way that the
Southern people have no homes. But this is
true only in restricted sense, for the ltal-
ian, and the Venetian especially, makes the
whole city bis home in pleasant weather, No
one remains under roof who can help it:
and now, as said before, the fascinating out
door life begins. All day long the people sit
and drink coffee and eat ices, and gossip to-
gether before the cate, and the soft midnioht
sees the same diligent idlers in their nlaces
The promenade is at all seasons the fayorite
Italian amusement. Now, in the shady little
courts, the Venetian housewives, who must
pertorce remain indoors, put out their heads
and gossip from window to window: while
the pretty water carriers, filling their buckets
from the well below, chatter and laugh at
their work. Every street down which YOU
look is likewise vocal with gossip, and ii the
picturesque projection Of balconies, shutters
ana cnlmneys, OF which the vista is full, hide
the heads of the gossipers, be sure there is a
face looking out of every window for all that.
and the social expansive presence OF the sea-
son Is felt there.
The poor, whose sole luxury the summer
is, lavish the spring upon themselves unscar-
lngly. Iney come forth from their dark deps
in crumbling palaces and damp Easements.
and live In the sunlight and the welcome air.
Iney work, iney eat, they sleep out of doors.
spin, or walk volubly up and down with other
siatternly ma,rons, armed with spindle and
dlstan; while their raven-haired daughters,
loungiug near their Threshold, chase the COW
ert insects that haunt the tanples of the
children's locks. Within doors shines the
bare, bald head OF the grandmother. who
never ceases talking for an,instant.
But Whatever surprise of memorable or
eeaultIui venice may prepare for your forget.
less. Nay, what potenter magic needs INV
Venice to revivify her past whenever she viii
than the serpent cunning OF her Grand Canal ?
Launched upon this great S have not seen
hardened travellers grow sentimental, and has
not this prodigious sybilant, in my hearing
inspired white haired Puritan ministers of the
gospel to attempt to quote out of the guide
book shat line from Byron? ?" Upon nv word
have sat beside wandering editors in theiI
gondolas, aid witnessed the expulsion of the
newspaper from their nature, while 1ulIed Inv
the fascination OF the place, they were power.
less to take their own journals from their
pockets, and instead of politics, talking some
bewildered nonsense about coming back with
their families next summer.
For myself, must count as half lost the
year spent in Venice before 1 took a house
upon the Grand Canal; there alone can exist
ence have the perfect local flavor. But by
what witchery touched, ones being suffers
the common sea change, till life at last seems
to ebb and flow with the tide in that wonder
avenue OF palaces, it would be idle to attempt
to tell. can only take you to our dear little
balcony at Casa Falier, and comment not
very coberently on the scene upon the water
under us.-HooeWs Venetian Life.
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1 very confidently and earnestly recommend DR..
j. w P0lands Humor Doctor as an excellent reme-
dy tor Humors, having been wonderfully benefited
by it myself. My own case was very severe and
Obstinate one. For more than two years the skin
upon the inside Of both my hands, and even down on
the wrist, constantly cracked and broken up,
that was unable to use my hands in any kind OF
wet work. and was eblige to wear glo es In sewing
to avoid getting blood upon my work The humor
which SO afflicted me was probably combination OF
quite poor. Soon after began to use tue Humor
Doctor could perceive signs Of healing contin-
ued to take the medicine till wss 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 DO ties b. fore
felt safe to give it up entirely, but they cured me-
HARRIET WHEELER.
Sfnneham Mass. LulY 5. la5R.
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House for Sale

d. Part of double wood House No. 40 Frockett
;,; street, lrd house east from Spring. two stories
.&ssA< has parlor, sitting and dining rooms kitchen
gas and hard and soft water Lot 12S feet by 80 feet
INCHES; with good barn on the lot. Terms cash
Inquire OF ELIJAH ADAMS, ON the prelnis es or
to him at G. z. KIMBALL'S Preble st. - auIOdtf
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MAetdls.AResl Hen.

ms.tdls-AEed Men.
There are many men OF the age of thirty VINO are
troubled with too frequent excavations from the bad-
der, often accompanied by slight smaltng or burn
ing sensation, and weakening the system in man-
ner the patient cannot account for. On examining
the urinary deposits q r0py sediment will often be
found, and sometimes small particles of semen al
bumen will appear, or the color will be of thin milk
ish hue, again changing 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 perfect cure in such eases, and 9
full and healthy restoration of the urinary organs
Persons who cannot personally consult the DR..
can do so by writing, in plain manner, descrip-
ton OF their diseases, and the appropriate remedies
will be forwarded Immediately. - - n 49,
ALI correspondence strictly confidential, and will
be returned, If desired. .--.- - :, :
Address: DIR. j. B. HUGHES,
o3 es No. IA Preble Street,
Next door to the Preble House, Portland, Me.
49, Send a Stamp Tor Circular. 4Ht
| Eclectic Medical Ial1i3rn0ry.
TO THE LADIES'.
DIR. HUGHES particularly invites all Ladies, VIII,
need medical adviser, to call at his rooms, No. 1
Preble Street, which they vii find arranged for thei
especial accommodation.
Or. II. g Eclectic Renovating Medicines are unrival
led in efficacy and superior virtue in regulating al
Female Irregularities Their action is specific ant
certain OF producing relief in a short time. ~ ~.
| LADIES will find it invaluable in all cases of oh
sructons after all other remedies have been tried ii
vain. 1t purely vegetable, containing nothing il
the least injurious 10 tile health, and NAV be takel
with perfect safety at all times.
Sent to any part OF the country, with full directions
by addressing ~. DIR. HUGHES,
'anl.isS5d&w. No. IA Preble Street, Portland.
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4 Neao York, A pril %, 1867.
I DEAR S1R:-Your mode oft cal mont is wonderful
A few OF your Homeopathic Powders have rails ed me
from my hed, to which was confined since several
months from rheumatism.
( l hope shall never be thus afflicted again. IL
should, know where to go for help. was in Tart
waiting Tor srs. Chipn an to inclose note to you
tesifying to the benefit and good results OF the med
cine you gave her, while you were here on visit 10
your family. ~ ~ 3 ri "
I must say, before close, that your mode in adj
m1nlsterine Homeopathic medicines 70 the MANY ills
flesh is heir to, has proved not only benefit, but
perfect cure to the very many. Ali we'll. e-5 4 IlfK
Respectfully yours, &c. ..er
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Farm for Sale,

inF15 acres, more less situated within Ii miles
Oof the Post Office, Of Portland, bounded on the
road west beyond the Westbrook Aims House farm
1t is very lifting place for market garden, or a
beautiful plaza for private residence. as there is
splendid orchard in very high state of cultivation,
on the farm The farm cuts about IS tons of hay; it
has been very well MANFRED for the last ten years,
consequently gives very large yield of produce,
also has very good barn. and is insured $780, IL
would be very Convenient for splendid brick yard,
as there is apv amount OF brick material on the
premises. Perfect tide guaranteed. For further
particulars enquire of 'l H.DOLAN,
Z Jel5tf n 237 Fore street, Portland.
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House for Sale.

~ House No GO Sumner street, containing eight
Ls;;;f we'll finished rooms, with abundance OF
Eslil hard and soft water, within FIVE minutes walk
OF the Grand Trunk Depot. Price $1,000 co.. $4,000
| down. balance in one and two Yeas. Apply at Ne.
Atlantic 81. ~ .rs Is. Il. KINDS.
Au0 Ha
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GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY
OF CANADA.
SUMNER ARRANGEMENT.

SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.
EsHg5zx1 On and after Monday July 10, 1867
E%X@<~Eks trains " Ill run as iOll0ws:-
Express Train for Lewiston, Montreal, Quebec and
the West. at "A. NJ. .ll-t
Mall Tram for Waterville, Bangor, Montreal, Que
bee and the West ut 10 p. M.
Local Train for South Paris, and intermediate sta
tions, at 5.45 p. NJ.
No baggage can be received or checked after time
above stated.
Trains Will arrive as follows
From Montreal, quebec, Lewiston and
Auburn, $40 A. N.
From Montreal, Quebec, Bangor, Wa
terville, &c, at 2.15 p. n.
Local Train from South Paris and in
termediate stations, at 7.45 p. N.
The Company are not responsible tor baggage TO
any amount exceeding $50 in valne and that pers, n
all unless notice Is given, and paid tor at the
one passenger for every $500 additional value.
C. J.. BRIDGES, Managing Director.
III. BALE y, Locdt Superintendent. ..I.-
Portland, July 10, 1867. diff
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House for sale.

o. Centrally located-being on Elm St.-con-
EN;,; tains II rooms Has Gas, Furnace Brick
-IEsA- Cistern, SC. Lot 4Ox95. Will be sold low
Apply to (aug3d3w) W. II. JERKS.
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For Sale,

THE fine house lot formerly No. 81 Cumberland
easterly from Foyd Street, Is offered for sale. Said
lot is fy-fve feet wide on the street. and runs back
one hundred and twenty five feet.
Also, aquantity of bricks on said lot will be sold.
For particulars apply to
Portland, Aug 10 1867 eod2w -
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Valuable Hotel Property for Sale.

ENHE Oxford House, pleasantly situated in the viii
- lage OF Fryeburg, Oxford county, Maine. is Of
feTed for sale at bargain, il applied for SOON
The House Is large, in good repair, with furniture
and MIXTURES throughout, together with all necessary
ontbudings. --'
For full particulars inquire OF -
/ ~ 1HEHa HoRATIO BOOTHBY, q Z
! a. &C.,. Proprietor.
Fryeburg, Sept Is, 1866 e@ - y DIFF
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$4,000.
$4,000.
wv POs'
New House for Sale.

O. A large and convenient two story house and
E,,, lot on Green Street. The house is A 1, built
I'LL lin the very best style, Yearly finished Con-
tains Two large enements, with gas throughout and
very convenient. Is bargain. Apply soon to
A. j. COX s. CO.,
Real Estate and General Business Agents. 351t Con-
gross Street. aug8d1w
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: n y. n BUVEh, N. n, July Y, IS55,
DR.. PoLANH:-l received your letter inquiring as
am happy to say tHat think it is .he medicine" for
that dreadful sicknesi tried various prescriptions
the head like the Humor Doctor. felt as though /
could hardly wait to get ashore entreat YOU to
troduce it Into ship chandlery stores, that 1t nav
nd its way those who suffer upon the might deep
from sea-sickness. If captains who take their fam
lies with the carry las engers, should try 1t for
once, they would never be willing to voyage without
it, 49, Ia 't.-,
have used it In my family since its introduction
to the public, 70. bilious habits, headache and hu-
mors about my children, and have always found it
sure cure.
am not fond of having my name appear in pub
lie, and would not consent to it on any other ac-
count but to relieve the suffering; but ii the forego
ing will be of any service to YOU the public, you
can make use OF it. Yours,
HARRIET M. PORTER
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Valuable Real Estate on CONNER.
cial Street for sale.
! A LOT OF land about 30 feet front on Commercial
n street and extending 264 ff to Fore ST. the same
now occupied by B. r. Noble s. %. -
Appl' to j. BROWNE.
May1. tt 10 State Street
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The DR.'s INSTITUTE further COMPRISES a
HOMEOPATHIC PHARMACY, where he keeps
constantly on hand the different HOMEOPATHIC
REMEDIES, prepared by him according to the rules
of HAHNEMAN, the founder of Homeopathy,
which he will in quantities to suit the
Aside from this. he will be always prepared 10 ac-
his well-known HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFICS,
which Will always be accompanied by his HOUSE
phet giving all necessary information to
the disease. and simple, yet ade uate direction tor
administering the appropri tic remedy. In the alb
accommodate those that come to supply themselves
with medicines
Persons living at q distance may avail themselves
the symptoms of the disease INFINITELY as possible
tention r -
Office hours from to ~ A nj, and from 2 to M
Va Private consultation from to 9P Nj.
GB- Medical advice TO the poor, free of charge
from to A M. and from 5 to 6P Nj.
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Rrick House for Sale.

49, A New Two Story Brick House, on Steven
tr:::l Court, between Franklin and Wilmot streets
es;il Contains ~ rooms, convenient for two famt
lies. Plenty hard and soft water. Price e3ooV.
Apply W. ii JERKS, Real Estate Agent
Aup 10-d3W* ..E III
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i machine IN existence by which a sewed Ioo IN" ~
shoe can be made Adapted to all kinds styles AMI
sizes OF ooots anu shoes. zoo pairs can be made with
These shoes lake precedence OF all others in the
ket, and are made substantially at the cost az neg
ging. In use by all the leading manufacturer Maa-
chimes, with competent men to set them in onera-
ton, furnished ut one days notice. For particulars
street, Boston, Mass. AMI ID s,n
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Every intelligent and thinking person must know
hat remedies handed out for general use should have
hei- efficacy established by well tested experience in
the hands of regularly educated ply sician whose
preparatory studies tit him for all the duties lie must
fulfill yet the country is flooded with poor nostrums
and cure-as purporting to be the hest in the world
which are not only useless, but always injurious.
Inc unfortunate should be PARTICULAR in selecting
ms physician as 1t is amentable yet inc0ntroverti-
PIE TACT, that many syphiitc patients made mis-
from inexperienced physicians in general practjce for
tisa point generally conceded by the best sypoera-
piers that the study anc management of these come
plants should engross the whole time of those who
would be competent and successful in their treat.
ment and cure. The inexperienced general practi.
toner, having neither opportunity time to max.
pursues one system of treatment In most cases max
ing an discriminate use OF that antiauated and dan
gerOus weapon, the Mercury.
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ROR r L "A ~ ID
SAc0 6 PORTSMOUTH R. R.

-"tT OUMMEh AhhANGEMENT,
Commencing Monday, April 15th, 1897.
Esjst lssg=s7 Passenger Trains leave Portland for
Boston at $40 A. NJ, and 2.55 p. NJ and
$50 lExpress) r. NJ. ~ r -
Leave Boston tor Portland at 7.30 A. NJ, and 8.
p. III. and TOO tExpress) r. NJ. -
MECHASIC's and LABoEEn's Train win Ieavs
Biddeiord daily, Sundays excepted, at A. NJ. and
Saeo ut GUS, arriving In Portland at $40. III
Returning, will leave Portland for SacO and Bid.
dei0rd and intermediate stations at G1O p. A. TI75
A special freight train, with passenger car attach
ed Will leave Portland at 40 A. III. Tor Saeo and
Didoeiord ana returning, leave Biddeiord at $50
Portland. ADril II 1877 ...taSss
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THREE storied brick house No. 30 on High Street
Il corner of Pleasant, occupied by the sub
scrber. ~ -eiiisIH r 'ffat T = II 1T
Also, two three storied brick stores on Fore Street
corner OF Pearl, opposite the Custom House, with
partition WALL slated roofs, the on Wharf Street
tour stories, with cellars For terms and particulars
enquire of the subscriber -i llsi7 tlffll . fFT-
NATHANIEL BLANCHARD.
] Portland. Aprl 1857. DIFF
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w. F. Phillips & Co.,
General Agents for the State
.ETAIL AGENTS

w.W.W hipple, II. H. HAY, L. c. Gibson, Cros-
man Il Co. ldw. Mason. A. g. Schlotterbeck s. Co.,
Rollins a. Gilk ~, j. II. Lunt " Co., Il. Sweeser, H.
T. Cummings a. Co., NJ. L. Whittier.
Apl9-1,eo
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Crown Land Timber Limits for

Sale. Bl N 50
THE undersigned is authorized to sell. on most IA
vorabe terms, FIVE LIMITS, containing two
hundred and eighty square miles, on the RIVER Du-
moline lone Of the great tributaries OF the Ottawal
which, from recent surveys, is found to contain an
immense growth of White and Red Pine, and which,
in point of quantity and quality cannot be surpass
ed in all the Pine Territories on the Upper Ottawa
Upon careful estimation, by competent survey
Ors they i've the following amount of standard logs
upon each square me that is, an average Of seven-
teen thousand logs to the square mile making, at
moderate estimate, four million two hundred thou,
sand logs, with ample allowance for any part of the
limits that may be covered by water orswamps.
Maps of the property and any further Particular
may re had of the Ageut.
Terms OF payment very liberal. a.. .s-.,-+
WILLIAM PARKER,
aug7d1m* Ottawa Hotel Montreal,
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Through Tickets

Through Tickets
- To the NJ est. 5R
S6 Less than any other all rail Route va the
Grand I5at'sk; R0SysoGyi {
To DetrOit,s hicagO, all points West,
OR 50 - Less via sarnia nine. To Chir..
" so. MilwauEee and all points West. Alse
RETURN TICKETS at Low RATES. Tickets Via
to Buffai0 and the West.
Lowest Rates, call at the : : - ="
Union and Grand Trunk Ticket Office.
Before purchasing elsewhere
ONCE opposite Preble House, under Lancaster Hail.
Nav ~ ID: III. BLANCHARD, Agt.
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2. ID. CHIPMAN,
To DIR. Livor.

all-ilL At aiftl -, De lAI
Warren, July II, 1867.
DEAR SIR:-I will not be less grateful TO you than
others who testified to cures you have made fol them,
obligations. Every one that NE before and at
the time was first brought into your Office believes
on me. rem mber the day-I believe it was on the
18th day Of February last-when you entered me as
your patient. At that tme for several years pre-
yious was scarcely able to walk without the assist
ance OF some one, to sit in chair without having
some one or some thing for support. My condition
long from spinal disease affection Of the lungs and
kidneys, and from an intense female we lSness not
witlstanding the medical t. eatment had during
many months previous to my seeing YOU. But now
the case is different, for am fully restored to health
Rest assured that shall ail myself every oppor-
tuty to make THIS wonderful cure generally known,
so tina the afflicted may understand that there is vet
hope for them in you. With he utmost sincerity L
thank you, and remain forever, q 40
E4t Is Yours, &c., aH 3dH4'i 9d ga
80 MRS. ELLIS WATTS.
To DIR. LIvoR. @r Fai 1905 81
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Nice Farm for sale Low.

In Cumberland. eight miller from
%Ay~N Portland, very pie sanity situated,
.S only three minutes walk from de.
I'll nl1A lot, e'ntainins % acres wood, 20
ann5dance Of excellent water; nice new ia sto y
house, thoroughly finished, containing II rooms;
aood barn 80 by so, pain, ell and has cupola: has
wood-shed. ca rage house, work shop and be mel v
all in complete order Price So, $780, Apply to W. Z
JERKS, Real Estate Agent, opposite Preble House
Portlan!. = aup12d3ws
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RoCKLAND, May 8, 1867.
Dear Sr:-If am under obligations to any one it
is to you Tor your restoring to health Ever since
twelve years have suffered from heart disease, and
lor the last three years. every night almost had an
ATTACK that would not permit me 70 lie down for fear
Of suiioeatng; and every day was expected to be my
last one 1t would be unjust ii did not mention
that my husband procured medical aid whe, ever Io
could, all of which, however, most succe sfully
resisted by my aiiing. But, thanks be to God that
without them could not have lived up to this time
shall forever remain under the greatest obg1-
tons, HANNAH p. SHAW.
Vile of Mr.. Jacob Shaw of the firm of j. Shaw g.
Co, Dry Goods Meacbants.
l To DIR. j. IiYnr
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Have Confidence.

All who have committed excess oil any kind,
whether il be the solitary vice Of YOUTH the sting
ing rebue of misplaced confidence in maturer years.
SEEK FOR Al ANTIDOTE IN SEASON.
The Pains and Aches, and Lassitude and Nervous
Prostitution that may follow Impure Cotton,
are the Barometer to the whole system,
do not wait tor the consummatOn that is sure to fol
low; do not wait for Unsightly Ulcers, for
Disabled Limbs, for Loss of Beauty
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RocKLANp, Me-, Nav 4. 1867

ROCKLAND, Me-, May 4, 1867.
Dear ut is my duly to humanity to make il
public that you have saved my life when every one
who knew my suferings despaired thereof. Among
the very many that have suffered did from cancer
such diseases usually receive at the hands Of Dbysc
ians generally, many indeed might be alive TO- ay.
could they have had the privilege of your skillful
treatment. Furthermore, 1 owe it to you to state
hat shall ever consider myself under the greatest
oblgations for your kindness in attending my case,
though was not able to pay you your full fee and
shall ever pray for your welfare.
with the greatest regard for You, remain yours &C..
81 HENRIETTA DRINKWATER. II
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MAINE CEHTRlI R. R.
SPRING ARaANearMENr.

oH H011NO
"a. s.Syl.ils1 On and after Monday, April 18th,
sAx.-dkztxscurrent, trains will leave Portland lor
Bangor and all intermediate station ON this line Al
100 A. M. S'@'
- Freight trans for Watervea and all Interme-
diate stations, leave Portland at s.25 Am,
Tram from Bangor Is due at Portland AT IL p NJ
in season to onnect with train for Boston, -
from Lewiston and Auburn only, at $40 A. M
,so. EDWIN MOVES, Supt.
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MEDICAL,
DIR. III. HUGHEs
oAHB F FOUND AT u,a
PRIVATE MEDICAL ROOMS,

NO. AZ ET6Ose Street,
Near the Preble Heu...
VXTHERE he can be consulted privately, and with
w the utmost confidence by the afflicted at
hours daily, and from 8 A. M. to Up. M.
DR.. H. addresses those who are suffering under the
affection of rivate diseases, whether arising from
impure connection or the terrible vice OF selfabuse.
Devotng his entire time to thatpartcular branch Of
the medical profession he feels warranted in GUAR
ANTEEING CURE IN ALL CASES, whether OF long
standing or Recently conrocted entirely removing the
dregs OF disease from the system, and making per-
feet and PERMANENT CURE,
He would call the attention OF the adicsed to the
fact of bis longstandng and wellearnsd reputation
furnishing sufficient assurance of his skill and sue
cess.