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In The gear one housa,sd eight hundred and sirty-
--+.e 81. Se1en. ,it lE a,15l
An Ordinance concerning the erection of wooden
buildings: ''f'e- -ls
Be it ordained by the Mayor, Aldermen, and Com
r mon Council the City OF Portland, i'll City
Council assembled as follows:- ~
election 1. No building, or buildings, The exte-
y riOr walls of which shall be in part or wholly of
wood exceeding ten eet in height, shall hereafter be
erected in this City without permission in each case
from the Mayor and Aldermen.
Sect. Q. 1t shall be the duty OF the City Marshal
to cause to be removed at once, nuisances, all
buildings erected in violation of this ordinance
Sect. 3. All Ordinances or parts OF Ordinances in
consistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, be,
and the same are hereby repealed. =
Sect. 4. This Ordinance shall take effect and be
In force from and after its approval by the Mayor.
In BOARD OF MAYOR AND Abdomen,
May % 1861, ! ~
This Bill having been read twice, passed to be
ordained. f
AUGUSTUS f. STEVENS, Mayor.
In COMMON CoUNcIL,l
a. 4.-lEB May %, 1867. ! &.
This Bill having been read twice. passed to be Or
dained. ..-.,.s--l ~. 90 - 9lF
FRANKLIN FOX, President.
Approved May %, 1867. B. lGt-st -
AUGUSTUS e. STEVENS, Mayor.
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Know Thy Destiny.


MADAME e. F. THORNTON, the great English As.
trologist, Clarvoyant and Psychometrician who has
astonisbed tho scientific classes of the Old World
has now located herself at Hudson, N. Y Madame
Thornton possesses such wonderful powers ofsecond
sight, as to enable her to impart knowledge Of the
greatest Importance to the single married of either
sex. While state OF trance, she deineates the
very features OF the person you are to marry, and
by the aid Of an INSTRUMENT Of intense power known
as the Psychomotrope, guarantees to produce life
like picture Of the future husband orwife Of the a
plicant, together with date of marriage, position in
life, leading traits Of character, sc. This is no hum
bug, as thousands of testimonials can assert. She
will send when desired a certified certificate, or
written guarantee that the picture Is what it pur-
ports to be-. By enclosing small lock Of hair, and
stating place Of birth, age, disposition and complex
ion, and enclosing fifty cents and stamped envelope
addressed to yourself you will receive the picture
and desired information by return mail. All coin
munications sacredy confidential. Address in con-
adence. MADAME L. F. THoRNToN, ?. o. Box 22s,
Hudson, N. r. T. Z9aEL8 mar2sd&w1y
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POET II Y q.
E,ve O'Clock in the Morning.
PAREPA's SONG

PAREPAS SONG. E
The dew Law on the glittering grass,
A mist lay on the brook; i. ..,.,.s.iss. ..
At the earliest beam of the golden sun,
The swallow herinest forsook.
The snowy bloom of the hawthorne tree
Lay thickly the ground adornine;
The birds were singing in every bush,
At five O'Clock in the morning.
And Bessie, the milkmaid, merrlly sans
For the meadows were fresh ana Id r,,
The breeze Of the morning kissed he h; nfo"'
And played with her InaEed around. ''-e
AS If the silence scorniis' - h;S so,,bo
Twas time for the mower 10 wIet ms soy 'he'
At five o'clock in the morning. .9t'- sos
And merry their voices rang; o.. Na
A a "a one among them wendell his way
70 where the milkmaid sang;
And. as he fingered by her side, ........
Despite his comrades warning,
The old, old story was told again, ... %,
- At five O'clock in the morning. .H
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Farm for Sale or Exchange

JjIoRs CITY PROPERTY. good chance for a
II speculation. In Cumberland, eight miles from
Portland, and one-iourth of mile from the Grand
Trunk Station, good farm OF forty acres OF land,
with buildings nearly new. Said farm is equally i-
yided into pasturage and iage land, and will be sold
together or in lots TO sHit purchasers For partcu-
lars enquire OF S. M. Bracket, Cumberland or at
corner of Monument st. Lawi ence Streets Port
land of il-atfiaH l1 --i'i't i ii"
may21d3w* Z. d. PETTENGlLL.
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Universal Washing Compound
IS THE BEST ARTICLE EVER INVENTED
: WAGHING PIRPDGES : =


LIST. 1t is best, because il dspenses entirely with
washing machines, and the ordinary hard labor upon
the wash-board, and is great saving Of time and
expense. -...-. asa WOES rll5
End. 1t is best, because it will wash In hard soft
WATER and clothes washed by it,, will wear at least
one fourth longer than by the old and pro-
cess of rubbing the wasl-board, -,- iga a..
Sd. 1t Is best because Paint, Printers Ink Coach
Greece, Dirt or Grease of any kind can be removed
without the sightestiIj ry to prints or any color:
also the dirtest or cOarsest garments fabrics
be cleaned thoroughly in few minutes, and will
save from So to 500 year in family AfN% Nh
4th Ii Is best, because 1t contains nothing what
ever, to injure the de- 1abrics being free
from any article injurious to Clothes hands or health
1t has given entire satisfaction wherever used and
we will forfeit 81, 900 If any person upon fairly test
ing, can show that the Compound will not do all that
We claim, ii properly made and used according dl-
rectiOns given with each Family Right Gssr- Avoid
all preparations that contain lime, they ijure the
clothing. r q
5th 1t is BEST because il is not humbug; the most
delicate lady can accomplish . family washing in
incredibly short space of time, cleaner and whittier
than can be done BY the old p with the best of
soaps. No machinery is used, and but little fuel
Give 1t trial, and you will never be without it.
REV. ISAAC n. PINE :.
Is the authorized Agent for this section, who viii
supply families with FAMILY RIGHTS and fall par
tculars for manufacturing at One Dollar. J9At =
may7eOd1mt - rlstgs- ~ & ID ] s.
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Valuable Lots for sale

FINHE land situated on Union and Fore Streets be-
i longing to the estate OF the late John Elder is
now oferedfOr SALE 1t has frontage of 40 feet on
Union Street, and 70 feet on Fore Street On the
promises are Grants Coffee and Spice Mills Stinch-
combs Foundry. Libby d Lidback's Machine Works,
and other structures. Two good ore lots on Union
Street and three Fore Street are now vacant be-
sides considerable back land Any of the lots OF the
whole together, may be had ON favorable terms APP
ply to b = VIM. H. FERRIS -
Nav Or Il Ina =
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81 49, ~ For Sale.

A NEW II story house, stable and wood she'd
"a together with two acres of excellent land stu
ated in Cape Elizabeth, OH Pleasant street. new
street), about one mile from Portland bridge,
the Town House. 1t is one of the hest locations IN
town. there being splendid view OF the city, har-
Dor and islands, and surrounding country. The
house contains nine finished rooms, good cellar and
brick cistern.
Also, limited number Of house lots near the
JIEstE- j. T.. PARROTT,1 Jll
May %. dit On the premises,
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Office Of Collector of Internal Rev
FIRST COLLECTION DISTRICT OF STATE OF
~ .fae fr.a = MAINE. iI==

q ~ iT. a' PORTLAND, May q, 1867.
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned,
IN Collector of Internal Revenue tor the district
Aforesaid will, the LIST day Of june 1861, remove
the Athsn@um building on Plum street, over the
office OF the Eastern Express Co., where. pursuant
TO the provisions of an Act OF Congress "TO provide
internal revenue to support the government to pay
interest on the public debt and for other purposes
approved Juno 80, 1854, as subsequently amended"
day Of said June to Thursday the 18Th day thereof
attend to collecting and receiving tax, and ieenses
assessed enumerated the annual list for 1867
and payable within the County OF Cumberland In
said district. 49, ---------
And he further gives notice that he will in like
hcenses, as aforesaid assessed and pay able within
the County OF York. In said district, at the following
designated times and places, viz :
SACo, at the Hotel KEEP by John T. Cleayes, Tues
day. june 4th, 1867 from 10 O'clock A. NJ. to O'Clock
BIDDEFoRD, at the Biddeford House, wednes
day. June 9Th, 1867, from 10 clockA. NJ to o'clock
= KENNEBUNk, at the Hotel kept by w A. Hall,
Thursday, june 9th, 1857, from II O'clock A. NJ to
SOUTH BERwIcK, at the Newichawanick. House. lou
Friday, june 7th, 1867, from 10 o'clock A. M. to
b KITTERY, at the office of Francis Bacon, ESQ.
Saturday, June 9Th, 1867, from II O'Clock A II. to
Persons In York County DESTROYS of so DOING can
pay their taxes at this office, at any time prior
june 18th, 1857 except during the time herein spec
iaiiy designated for their collection elsewhere. mo
neglect to pay as aforesaid for the issuing aud ser
wee OF which lee OF twenty cents will be charged
US PROVIDED by Sec. % of the Act above named. =
ny 90 NATHANIEL j. MILLER, Collector.
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w. F. Phillips & Co.,
General Agents for the State.

oneham, Mass, July 8, IL
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For &1.0kOti

-. A one and hall story House., nearly new OH
E# the corner Of High and Free street, Cape Eiiz-
sxAabeth, with five finished rooms and closets, all
ne first floor, wood shed and good well of wa
ter, and well finished, very pleasantly located within,
three minutes walk of the ferry. landing. Win be
D sold at bargain. Terms of payment easy. - ga"
= Dealers in Real Estate, No Morton Block.
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City of Portland.

FRANKLIN FOX, President.
Approved May %, 1851, q ,,s9a
May "a. DIV AUG.EE. STEVENS, Mayor.
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OR SHE!

A FIRST CLASS two story House, No, Allan
IA lie Street, nearly new, with IL rooms, IA clos
cts, hard and SOFT water in abundance gas in every
room, all well finished and will be sold bargain.
The house can be seen from o'clock A. M. to ~ NJ.
and from 20 clock r NJ until o'clock. This proper
Il is Insured tor three years I'M the Etna Insurance
Company, Hartford, Conn, Apply to
77rIu GEO. r.. DAVIS g. Co, Dealers in Real Estate,
May "a. 3w .u.. No. / Morton Block.
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REAL ESTATE.
House for Sale.

,,A., A TWO story house, one year old, situated
flf.;f near The Kerosene Oil Companys Works, in
iu. Cape Elizabeth, containing IS rooms and store.
$3.50 ssn building occupied for Carriage Factory
and n Black smith Shop. Lot 60Xis0. For particu-
lars enquire of G. A. MESERVE, on the premises.
iune 3 d3w~
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T7',TT TIT L. HARRIET NJ POR TER


very confidently and earnestly recommend Dr.
j. W Poland's Humor Doctor as=in excellent renee
dy tor Humors, having beea wonderfuliy benefited
BY it myself My own case was avery severe and
obstinate one. For than two years the skin
the inside of both my hands, and even down on
the wrist was constantly cracked and broken up,
that was unable to use my hands in any kind OF
wet work, and was oblge to wear glo, in sewing
to avoid getting blood upon my work. The humor
which afflicted me was probably combination of
Ery sipelas and Salt Rheum. Aiygeneral Health as
quite poor. Soon alter began to the Humor
Doctor L could perceive signs of healing contin-
ued to take the medicine till WIS finally cured. My
hands perfectly free from humors and to ali
appearances my who esystenis cleae Of it, and has
been for several months used eight DO ties b. tore
felt safe to give it up entirely, but they cured
hUf'Ta t"HE ,-- HARRIET WHEELER.
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I DR. FULLER's
t EXT K ACT OF BUCHU
.aug ass ROBBINS'. .51.1
Vegetable PallaCea.

there is Panacea in the world it is this prepa-
ration. 1t is safe and simple particularly useful
as convenient family medicine, in sudden Colds
Eeorile Attacks, H0arseness, Sore Throat, Coughs,
Cramp and Rheumatism, Sprans, Pains in the side,
stomach, bowels, or other part Of the body, Head
ache, Toothache, Cold hands and feet, Diarrhra,
pyseniery, Cholera Fever and Ague, Chlblains, &C.,
&c III rarely Tails to bring out the eruptions in
measles and canker rash; and these diseases are
olten cured with this Panacea alone. And for that
most terrible OF all diseases, DPTHERIA, this prepa
ration has not its equal in the World
rms medicine Is OF recent date, but has been ex-
tensively used for the of the various diseases
Tor which 1t Is recommended, and it has proved
over, wide country, its Immense superiority over
every Panacea known. II is the best Pam Expeller
IN Use, is highly recommended for the instantane-
GUS relief of all pains and aches the leshis subject
Z, All persons who are subject TO SORE
GA 4, which. neglected, is very apt to result
IN that dreadful disease, o. OIPHiTiIERslA
should have this simple remedy continually by them.
particularly those living away from medical aid
Directions with each Bottle Price So cents. Sold
by dealers in Medicines everywhere. Ask for "ROB-
BINS, PANACEA," and take no other.
= Prepared only by l.. M. ROBBINS, Rockland, Me.
Sold bye Q. Goodwin &C.,, 30HanoyerSt Boston, j.
w Perkins & Co, W. w. Whipple q Co. and III. IL.
hay, Portland, Wholesale Agents. . Apr 17--d3m.
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-. new Brick House for Sale.
E;;; Nj three Story Brick House, French root ra
MAiii p,ea o With every modern Improvement. and
Enauir on nt Oh the best streets in the city.
Real Es+o. VIM. II. JERKS,
May IA. diff "noer Lancaster Hall.
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+ A LOT of land ON Daniorth street, containing
IA about acres, with valuable never failing
springs OF water upon it, sufficient to supply
'o "9" 'ailr0a sI1i ALSO, Incl 9aI ,se
Desirable House and Store Lots.
Enquire OF lr-t - John O. PROCTOR
May % :iMl - : u
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Corner House Lot for Sale.

o. The fine lot corner of Emery and Spruce Sts.,
.,, and within lew rods of Spring street will be
..A.sold cheap, If applied for soon,
GEO. Il. DAVIS & CO.,
Dealers in Real Estate, No Morton Block.
Junc3 1w IArgus copy.
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LANS 700 0CO OOsetSssCSe1s
Their line will extend from Sacramento, Cal
ifornia, across the Sierra Nevadas to the Cali
fornia State line, traversing the richest and
most pOpuiOuS section of California
and thence through the great mining re-
Of Salt Lake City. la4 @ ~.
1t forms the sole Western link of the
only route to the Pacific which is adopted by
Congress and aided by the issue OF
United States Bonds. 5~-.u-
Their road is already completed, equipped
and running for 95 miles from Sacramento to
within IL miles Of the summit of the Sierras,
and large amount of work of Grading, Tunnel
ling, &c, beyond that point has been accom-
plished. re~ SD r.,- %
b The First Mortgage Bonds of this
Company afford unusual inducements OF Safe
ty and Profit to investors, for the following
among other reasons, viz
First. The rates OF interest is Six per cent. in
Gold, payable semi annually in the City of New
Second. The Principal is payable nm Gold at
maturity.
Third. The cost of the Bonds, Ninety-Five per
cent. and accrued interest, is Ten per cent. less
than that OF tue cheapest six per cent. Gold Bear
ing Bonds Of the government.
vides nearly half she amount necessary to
build the entire road, and looks mainly
70 n small percentage ON the future traffic
Fifth. Owing to this liberal provision, accompanied
with EXTENSIVE GRANTS OF PUBLIC
LANDS, by which the Government fosters this
great national enterprise, its success Is render
ed certain, md its financial stability is
altogether independent Of the contingent
cics which attend ordinary EkailrOad en-
terprises. $1,000. ar
Sixth. The Security of its FIRST MORTGAGE
BONDS is therefore AMPLE, and their character
for safety and reliability is equalled only by that
OF the obligations OF the GOVERNMENT ITSELF.
SeUenth. The net earnings OF the completed por-
ton are already largely i'm excess of the
interest obligations which the company
will incur ON twice the distance, and are
: steadily increasing, rendering the uninterrupt-
ed payment of tho lnfcresti absolutely
q i ,ce rfnin.faA 1sk4fsA}fAsJS-4 --tN
Eighth. AT the present rate OF Gold they pay near
ly 81 per cent. per annum on the amount in
vested. ~. - 7-1rsI .7grM
The Bonds are issued in denominations Of $1,000
with semiannual Gold Coupons attached, payable in
New York, and are offered for the present at 50 per
cent and accrued interest lin currency from Janu
airy 1st n9lEtfit2 4 li''l'5-,i 80
Orders may be forwarded to us direct, or through
the principal Banks and Bankers in all parts of the
country. rF
Remfttances may be made in drafts on New York,
or in Legal Tender Notes, National Bank Notes, or
other funds current In this city, and the Bonds will
he forwarded to any address by Express free of
charge. Inquiries for further particulars, by mail
otherwise, will receive punctual attention.
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REAL ESTATE.

L.. Valuable House, stable and Lot
for Sale. o. e ~
d.. SITUATED ON PLEASANT ST. IN WEST
#N,ii 80 BROOK.
AiA The Horse Cars passing the door every 20
f,sg. -tItll
The house contains 10 finished rooms hard and
soft water, cenented cellar, arrangements for fur
~ mace, large stable, &c, and will be ready for
paney in about week.
For particulars enquire of 4. a. p 81
Two -, a G. ..ssSaLorIERBEcK. : co, j
May 81. d2w ~ Ef' FeFf gu
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EccelsiO3, Excelsior !!
Free to Evervbody.

Free to Everybody.
"A Large PIP. Circular, giving information of the
greatest Importance to the young of both sexes.
n 1t teaches how the homely may become beautiful,
the despised respected, and the forsaken loved.
No young lady or gentleman should iail to send
their address, and receive copy postpaid by return
MALL ; 3 GEAddressP. o. Drawer q,
70 mr2Sd&w1y x Troy, N, Y.
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Season of 1SG9.NA4
HAMBLETONIAN STALLION
aai'' GIDEON.

et~EaSA - A. fa-sA ell with the
Forest City TrOtting Park!
Commencing May LIST and ending September 1st.
Terms, Fifty Dollars for the Season.
Gideon is years this spring. stands Is hands
81 inches and weighs 1880 los bought in Orange
County, New York, three years since by 4. S. Lang
ESQ.,, OF North Vassalboro, and L. direct by Rysdyk's
HaInbletonian, he by Abtlalahi by Mambfhio by In
ported Messenger. The dam of Gideon was got bv
imp. thoroughbred Engineer he by imp. Messenger
thus being very closely inbred to Messenger, ono OF
the best Progenitors Of trotters eyer toaleL depn
is the only son of old Hambetonian IN this sta for
stock purposes, is half brother TO Dexter, George
Wilkes, Volunteer, Shark, Bruno, and many. other
OF the fastest trotters in the country and although
having been used for track purposes, has ex-
hibted promise OF that speed and endurance which
has made his relations so Justly famous.
Satisfactory vouchers OF his pedigree can be pro
duced to those who desire his services any parties
who may dispute it.
Care will be taken to prevent accident or escapes
but should they occur they will be at the owner
#. $. PALMER.
II Portland, April 0, 1907. Apl 20. MwFISweowsra
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FOR SALE.

d. "A two story house on Sawyer street, Ferry
&H:I village, finished throughout, convenient fol
&lA two families, and has been built about two
years. rt-i' t-'A-
For particulars inquire at the store of ,..
u "a IA a g. EF A. Sc X. NJ COLE.
! Possession given LIST of May. = April 20. tt
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Inland Route.
To Mt. Desert and Machias.
TWO TRIPS PER WEEK.

Steamer CITY OF RICHMOND,
eas~A- IN CifAs. DEERIN0, master, viii leal .
n n -fHAN Railroad Wharf. loot OF Slate rec ,
&c ~ >every Taesday and kriaiay
-, isyenins, at IL O'Clock, for Roeb :
,snd, Sastlne, Deer Isle, Sedswick, Mt Desert
Millbridge, Jonesport and Machiasport.
Returning, win leave MachasporG every Monday
and Thursday Mornings, at O'Clock, touching
at above named landings, anil arriving IN Portland
the same night.
The "City of Richmond connects at Rookland
with Steamer Katahdin for Bangor and intermediates
landings on the Penobscot Bay and River.
GS Baggage checked through.
ROSS ~ STUkDEVANI,. General Agents.
MApr27dtf Ih1 Com,oaroiai 60.
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There cometh glad tidngs of Joy to all,
To young aud to old, to great and to small;i ~.
The beauty which once was SO precious and rare, ,
Is free for all, and all may be fair. 'a - q"
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New Two Stnrv House for Sale

a. On Cushnan Street, well built, by the day,
EA;,;; less than two years ago. Containing twelve
-&AssA. finished rooms. Pleasantly located the
sunny side. Good neighborhood. Convenient fol
two families. Lot SO by e24 feet. Will be sold on
favorable, terms, Apply t. / ~ sai5If
WILLIAM II. JEBRIS, IL q
Ifys Igaol I2st To Auo,,t
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International Steamship Co.
PASSPORT, Calais st. John,
DIGBY, WINDSOR AND HALIFAX.
SPRING ARRANGEMENT.
TWO TRIPS PER WEEK.

On and after Monday, April 18th
~-rN the steamer NEW ENGLANI
n, n nkHN\ Capt Il. field, and the steamer
Ae4lssfsf.esAA, NEW NSwICK, Capt. r. d.
1880 Winchester Will leave kail Kori
Wharf, foot of State ST., every MONDAY az
THURSDAY, at O'Clock T.. M. for Eastport and ST.
John. ,.f... r4--.
RETU RNING, will leave ST. John every MON
DAY and THURS DAY at O'Clock A. n.
Connecting at Eastport with the Steamer Bella
Brown for ST. Andrews, Robinson and Calais wi d
the New Brunswick and Canada Railway, Tor Wool
stock and Houlton stations.
Connecting at st. John with the Steamer En-
press Tor Windsor, Digby and Halifax and with l..
Y n. A. Railway Tor Shedae, and with steamer mr.
Fredericton. 1914
~ Freight received on days of sailing until ocl
+. Nj. U. q. EATON,
IS apr15du Agent,