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The Portland daily press., 1868-12-08
Asw 2zany ThsusaRas Gan Testify 90 y his
by Unharny Expsriencs:

hAsw Gzuny ThsusaRas Gan Testify 90 n his
BY Unharny Experienced.
Young men troubled with emissions in sleep.-a
colplalnt generally the result of bad habit in
youth,-treated scientifically and perfect cure war
fanted or no charge made.
nardly DAY passes but we are consulted BY oas Ct
more young men with the above disease, some Of
whom are as weak and emacated as though they had
the consumption and by their friends are supposed te
nave IT, All such cases yield to the proper and only
coIIoce course OF treatment, and in ehOrt time ere
made to rejoice in perfect health.
WsdaYssAgoa HEsa.
There are many men Of the age of thirty who are
tfouDied with too frequent excavations from the blad
ger, OFTEN accompanied by slight snarting or burn
ing sensation, and weakening the system in mar
ner the patent cannot account for On examining
Sne urinary deposits ropy sediment will often be
Iound, and sometimes small particles of semen OF a.
puen VIII appear, or the color will be of thin snilk-
ish nue. again changing to dark and turbid appear
ance. There many men who die OF this GiSienJty,
ignorant of the cause, which is the
SECOND STAGE OF SEMINAL WEAYNEss.
can warrant perfect cure in such cases. and a
full and healthy restoration Of the urinary organs
Persons who cannot personally consult the Dr.,
can 10 SO by writing, in a plain manner, descril
ten OF their Diseases and the appropriate reraede.
vii be forwarded Immediately.
AL correspondence strictly confidential ard will
BE- returned, IL desired. 49,
address: DR.. j. B. HUGHES
No. IA Preble Street.
next door to the Preble House, Portland, NE.
W. Send Stamp for CircnIar
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MEDICAL.
Dks. j. Ii. HUGHES,
CAN BE FOUND AT HIS
PRIVATE MEDICAL ROOMSi
y0. II Pfeble Sfreot

--,, Next the Prebie EEouse.
vHThERE he can be consulted priyateiv Us Ian
wv tho utmost confidence by tn: sfiicsaaaa ~'A
hours daily, and fronS A. III. to 9P.M
Dr. ID. addresses those who are suffering unsa- A.
affection OF rivste Diseases whether arisins f VIC
Impure connection or the terrible vice of seisbpse
DeTotng his entire time to that particular branch Of
the MEDICAL profession, he feels warranted in GUAR
standing OF recently contracted entirely removing the
dregs OF disease from the system, and making per-
feet and PERMANENT CURE,
He would call the attention of the afflicted to the
fact of hs long-standng and weI-earnad reputation
furnishing sufficient assurance Of bis skill sDd SUE
cess.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-08
Wanted,

A GOOD COPYIST, a Lady, or young Man from
"A 16 to 20 years of age. Address, enclosing sam
pie ofpcnmanship, and stating wages per week ex-
pected a,.. Box 2121 Portland, Me.
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BOarderS Wanted



A MAN and wife and few gentlemen at CORNER
IA Congress and Franklin SITS. doc d1wa
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Maine Steamship Company
NEW ARRANGEMENT.
SEMI eekly Line!

r. on and after the 18th inst. the fns
>3=gzsss Steamer Dirigo and Franconia, viii
$3.50 until further notice, run as follows;
zaz.=S<szs-zs Leave Calls Wharf, Portland, every
EndONDAf ana TUESDAY, at p. NJ, and leave
! rI9T Ss =. ~. New York, every MONDAY and
THURSDAY, at 3 p NJ
Inc DirgO and FTancOnia are fitted mp with fine
aeeommoda ions Tor passengers. making this Inc
most and comfortable route Tor travellers
between New York and Maine.
Passage In State Room IS. Cabin Passage S4
Meals extra. -
=, Goo forwarded to and from Montreal, Quebec,
halax, 81. John, and all parts of Maine. Shippers
as early as P. NJ on the days they leave Portland
FOR freight or passage apply to
HENRY FOX, Galts Wharf Portland.
May 9-0tf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-20
SWAMP LAND SALE.

NOTICE is hereby given that by order of the
/ Board of Supervisors IN aud for the County of
Rock Island and State Of Illinois, viii offer at
public auction, at the door Of the Court House
in the City and County Of Rock Island, on the
18th day Of March, a. ID. 1865, between the
hours of 10 o'clock A. ". and o'clock p. n Of
said day, the following described Swamp and
Overlooked Lands lying in said Rock Island
County. -...--..
TERMS OF SkLK-0ne fourth cash in land and
the other three-fourths IN three annual payments,
with interest at 10 per cent. per annum, pay able
annually and secured by note and mortgage:
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-20
GOOD NEWS FOR THE LADIES.

-
L,des whose delicate It absolutely
sary for than not 10 have children, must have In
nocent and safe remedy to prevent conception They
with perfect confidence and safety DR. RAPH
AELS Remedy. They will thus not only prevent in
of family, but they will at the time promote
and preserve their health because his preventive limo
cent aud safe 1t does interfere with diet
patton 1t operates without sickness exposure and 10
certain in its effect 1t not only prevents from having
children 1t will the onthly periods and
improve health. If ladies who have suffered from
misplaced confidence consult him before thew get mar
ried he win restore their bloom freshness and vgor OF
ysuth and enable them married life with
hdence of health and happiness = journal Of Health
9th of March, 1862: aredecidedly opposed to druga
and advertised remedies for the prevention of having
children and feel da ~ 30 acknow ledge bene
lit from any every when ii for the relief of
suffering humanity. fact has came 10 our knowledge
that ought to be promulgated and widely circulated for
benefit of those ladies hose delicate health makes
II necessary to prevent increase of family. About
twelve months after marriage dy Of acquaintance
great that her physcians dsspared of her life This
made her dread the thought of again becoming mother
sac tried everything to prevent repetition OF
ings but without succeeding Two after marriage
sie was again confined but her suerings were go great
thas the child died. and her life dcspared or
She told by her family phi yscian that IL she had
children he feared her life would he the forfeit
As all the remedies she had tried before had tailed,
ar bIs Prsvertirs 10 sara chi,rsn his remedies had
the desired effect; they not only prevented her from
having children, but they also improved her health TO
TIE PURE ALL THINGS ARE PORE The Botanic fhysi-
clans remedies can recommended because they
innocent and safe They operate without causing sick
ness or exposure They do M interfere the diet
occupation They do not inure IN health but they
certain in their effect A. p NEIGGs, ND
G PANCosT MD.
Ills hours for seeing visitors from 10 A M. TO
P. III. D.ILY.-SUNDAYs ExcEPrED-AT al EAST MApI-
SHEET, CUP srATgs) BETWEEN WELLS AND FRANKLIN
Dollars. He has private consultation for LADFs
and Gentlemen. Each visitor has a separate ROOM
ranged so that the most delicate. refined and sen
stive visit the Doctor cOntdentally, without be-
by other visitor.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-20

affective when used With the Ambrosia Oil, esps-
cialy wien the hair is falling out very rapidly.
CERTIFICATE
NEw YORK, May 5, 1867
MEssRs. STERLING 4 BLooNER:
GESrLESES-I feel it my duty to make you
aware of the effects of yonr Am5rosia Oil. Oar
Ing the riots in New York I was badly bessen
about the head and face, which caused me 'ng
spell of sickness during which time lost allay
hair and whiskers. / was compelled TO wes- a
wig for some two years and half. Dung
that time / tried q number of the advertised ssh
preparations in the market, and received no btae-
lit whatever. wac advised by brother Bred
way police officer to use Sterling's Ambrosia Dill
and Scalp Renovation which used about elshf
months; at the expiration Of that time | was b
li2ed to discard my wig At the present tim ]
have as fine a head of hair any gentieHan
may wish for, all from the use of eight bottle of
Ambrosia Oil. The above facts are well knsn
by all my brother Broadway police officers, nd
rs well known by many of my friends.
Very respectfully,
JOHN r. WRIGHT,
broadway police officer, New IorL
STERLING'S AMBROsIA OIL. sold by all
Drug gists, price SO cents per bottle.
STERLING'S SCALP RENOVATION, rice
$3.50 per bottle.
AUGUSTUS ?. BL00MER,
Sole Proprietor 622 Arch S.
JOHNSON, HOLLOWAY 4 CoWDEN,
Coz Arch St., Wholesale Agents.
o. GRoTJAN, Agent
feblId6m. Rock Islam.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-20
CAUTIONS.

Do not be led to believe that Sterlings Ambro-
STA containing two bottles in box at 81 90 is the
same article as Sterling's Ambrosia Oil for the
hair. My Ambrosia Oil has no connection what
ever with any other preparation, sold The Am-
brosis Oil is an improvement on all other hair
preparations and is put up in one bottle in neat
package bearing the name of Sterling Bloonsr
on the back and price SO cents on the front abel.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-20

sale for the FIRST time in America
They have been kept in Comparative obscnriiy,
from the fact that the originator, DIR. Nelpeau,
lie physician in Paris. of great wealth and strict
conscientious principles, and has Eitheld them
from general rise lest they should be employed
for unlawful purposes.
In overcoming, Female Distinctions, Falling
Of the WON'T, Whites, Greeu sickness, suppress
sion, Retention, Tmmndera;e Fiou Of the
Monthly Discharges, Nervous and Spinal Alec
tions, Pains in the Back and Limbs, Fatigue OF
light sxertion, PElpitariUr of the Heart. Hys-
terics, &c, anu will Effect = when all other
msaus have fAiie'i; and, although a powerful
remedy, do not contain calotnei, antimOny, or
anything hartfui L. tho constitution
To married trilie. sni ynung girls VITO have
never been regulated they are peculiarly suited.
They will, in short time, bring ON the mnnthly
period with regularity.
CAUTIoS. = Married lsLdies should never take
them when there y any - believe thew
selves preg nnut, fnr th"v vii be produce
Q miscarriage.
These Pills arc eutIres, -afe, under all circun-
stances, being composed entirely nf substances
from the vegetable kiRgdam.
Each box ha- the c,'st of Rru, for the city of
Paris stamped on the box. with tAe words 80 Trade
Mark" in French, 20 counterfeit which is .
misdemesn"r, and all persons will be dealt with
according to law.
Full directions accompany each box
Ladies can obtain box, sealed from the eyes
Of the curious, 10y enclosing one daiar and seven
postage stamps. 10 any respectable druggist. ~
NJ. w. MaCOMBER.
General Agent for United States and Canadas, nj
Albany, New York, or to any authorized Agent
Glenn 4 Hinckley, Charles A. Benser, Rock Is
!snd, ILL.,, and druggists everywhere july24dly
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-20
GUIDE TO HEALTH a. LONG LIFE

viii be sent all who in delicate health. and
whose infrmties and impotence prevents them from
getting married One for the LADIES, and for the
GENTLEMEN-ssy which you want, send six
cent stamps for the two books. His Circular about get
ting Rich and Eminent winning the affections Of the
opposite sex ending with speedy and happy marriage
will be sent gratis ut the same time.
Address all letters follows: DR. RAPHAEL, Box
62 rs, Chicago, Illinois.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-20
PERSONS Al A DISTANCE

may communicate cosrIpKNTrALLY by letter IL they
Two Dollars for Consultation each letter
All letters, communications and interviews strictly
private and confidential. No will be given 10
letters unless Two Dollars enclosed consultation
BY inciosing four cent stamps, DR. RAPHAEL'S
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-20

Wells street, Chicago, IN. On remittance Of Is
cents in postage stamps, it win be sent free by
mail. Also, for sale by Charles Some, AZ South
LaSaile street. DIR. j. Lubarch, author of the
Mirror of Youth, has, since 1855, treated all dis
cases Of privaee nature according 20 the new
method introduced and practieed BY him for over
Twelve yeass with the most brilliant success.
ect30dly. AID t71S+ IA Z ss- s22-,-- : 80
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-20

The sale Of the above described lands will b.
from day to day, if necessary. Tn,
plat Of said lands can be seen at the County
Clerks Office. s
b. b. J0SLIE,
Drainage Commissioner.
Rock Island, January 23d, 1868. dvtd.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-20

sssrling's AMBROSE Oil is distilled from Roots.
Banks and Herbs. 1t will cure all diseases of
the Scalp and Itching of the Head; entirely
eradicates Dsndruff, prevents the hair from fal
ling out or from tur ing premAturely gray, eaus-
ing it to grow thick bad long. 1t is entirely diff
ferent from all other lreparstions, and can be re-
lied on.
This elegant preparation for the hair has been
pronounced by thousands who have used it, one
of the most successful articles for the Toilet. As
Beautiier OF the Hair and n Proven tive against
its falling of, it has no equal
CERTIFICATE.
BosroS, February, 1867.
GESrLENEN-My hair was short and thin, and
rapidly falling out. was recommended to use
"Sterliugs Ambrosia OIL" After using the first
bottle my hair ceased falling out and commenced
growing rapidly, and have continued the use
Of your preparation since. My hair at the pres
ent time is at least four feet long, very thick and
beautiful Very respectfully,
MISS MARY APPLETON,
No 1874 s. Russl ST
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-20
BLOOM OF THE LOTUS.



Among the elegancies of the to;,., ,ho p,o...
of the Lotus, or the Germ Of Baan,n .,.s nioou'
eminent, and it is one that is taking nra..,p
Of all others.
IL 10 unrivalled for the complexion. renasr;,,
1t clear, transparent, and resplendent The hIoon,
of the Lotus is a fashionable gem for toi,e, nm
poses. IL removes tan, freckles, irritation erp,.
tons of the skin, and sunburn, impsrting To il
that delicate tint and softness so much admirea
in female beauty.
All defects of the skin speedily disappear by
its use.
There is nothing yet discovered hich adds
more to the personal beauty than this delightful,
refreshing Cosmetic. A few applications OF this
charming preparation, will convince the most
skeptical, of its value. One of its grand features
is that it oauses a youthful appearance and re-
tards the semblance of age.
Or is it less essential to q gontlemaI's toilet,
IL prevents the smarting sensation frequently ex
perienced after shaving, and heals pimples and
eruptions of the skin generally Unlike many
others it is strictly vegetable and contains NO del
eterious ingredients.
1t is without doubt the most perfect toilet re-
qusite introduced
PRICE 81 90 per BOTTLE.
Sent by Express to any part of the United
States on receipt Of price.
Send for circulars and certificates. Sold by al
Druggists.
Principal depot. HILBERT & CO., No. Is
fremont Row, Boston.
o. GRoTJAN, Agent,
febl2dsm. Rock leland.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-20

sTERLING'S AMBRoSIA OIL,
FOR THE HAIR,
PRICE, SO GENTS PER BOTTLE,
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-20
Ladies, Take Particular Nonce.
THE REAL VELPEAU FEMALE PILLS
.RRANFEp FRENCH.

I>HESE PILLS,
Il % celebrated
many years ago IN
Paris for the relief
Of female irregu
Isrjties, and SITTER
wards 50 notorious
for their criminal
empioyment in the
practice of aburtion.
are nov offered sJF
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-20
TT WILL SAVE YOUR HEALTH
And what is better than all,
1T WILL SAVE YOUR life

rrom being shortened by wrong treatment. The Bo-
tanic Remedies of DR. RAPHAEL the English Botanic
Physcian never failed yet to make perfect of all
private secret and yenerea Diseases without the
Of mercury, without hinderance from business, and
sons such arsenic, vomica, opium, any other
poisons No mercury other deadly minerals-noth
Ing but purely Vegetable Botanical Remedies used
by him. His Remedies the most obstinate and dan
gerous cases. and all mercury and other impur
ties from the system when all Others have failed His
Remedies restore manhood and vigor TO the impotent
make the fruitful give confidence TO the des
bonding and they enable the single to get married with
assurance of having conteuted wife and healthy chill
aran-hedtcuE JOauqpOI
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-20
PUBLISHERS OF NEWSPAPERS

May SEMI specimen copy of their papers.
and their rates of advertising per annum, for
one column, payable quarterly in advance
with the number of miles the place of pub
LEGATION is from Chicago. Address, DIR. RAPH-
AEI. Box cars, Chicago Illinois.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-20

This is another preparation of still greater sf.
ficacy. 1t may be applied by itself, but is mosi
affective when used With the Ambrosia Oil, esPe-
cialy wien the hair is falling out very rapidly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-20
Female Complaints.

Whether IN the young or old, married or sin
gle, at the dawn Of womanhood, or the turn of
life, these tonic medicine display decided an
influence that q marked improvement is soon
perceptible in the health Of the patient Being q
purely vegetable preparation, they a safe and
reliable remedy for all classes Of Females in ev-
cry condition of health and station of life.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-20
MERCHANTS INSURANCE co.

HARTFORD, CONN.
Cash Capital. s5o0, 900
GEO. W. CoPP, Agent, Rock Island.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-20
Erysipelas and HALT Rheum

Arising from bad s,ute Of the blood or chronic
diseases, are eradicated and clear and transpar-
emit surface regained by the restorative action of
this Ointment 1t surpassess many of the eos
metics and other toilet appliances in its power to
dispel rashes and other disfgurements Of the face
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-11-27
VIRGINIA.

RIcRncNp, Nov IS --ChiefJustics Cbaes
this msrning decided that the iron clad ~ h
should not be administered to Grand Jury.
men. a. il rather hindsrsd than furthered
the ends ofjus,ics. A new grand jury was
then summsnsd under this ce.ision, which
vii! only take the oath to support the Con-
stitution
The United States Jury Of Inquest on
the death Of Mr.. Pollard. rendered . verdict
this morning that he came to HE death ct
the hands Of some person unkneWn. Grant
i still in custody and will 10 examined
Friday.
Chief Justice Chass. in his srdsr dispsns-
ing with test oath for the Grand Jury,
explained that it VAS an additional cath
prescribed By congress-. which 10 not 70 b
taken unless tie court 10 held in time Of
public discord in ME district otherwise. he
sdded, the scruples 1t taking il up opposed
BY some ofthe grand iursrs known to BE-
smons the b. .. qualified for the responsible
dutiss Of their position. have induced % 70
inquire whether the subl,ms interests nov
demand that the taking oft be required.
and We are satisfied that while matters and
Affairs ia il are proper caose for challenge
in particular casea, the ends Of Justice vii
be hin6ered and defeated rather than pro-
NOTED and scared BY direc ing il 10 be I'd
'ninistered, unless some speti,l occasion
shall demand It. No such special occasion
nov exists. and inasmuch o. the required
nuobsr Of grand Jurors hes not yet been
swern. ~ will order that those Who have
swesn b discharged, and the Msrshail viii
summon another grand jury In the usual
manner.
z HE osseess 70 tAs grad Jury he spoke
= follows Of The esvsoeo ffaeIe I'VE y.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-11-27
WASHINGTON.

WAaHuscrox, Nov. 27-The British le-
CATION has. At length, produced bill against
the United States Government, As an offset
10 the Alabama claims, amounting 10 &i5,-
c0o. 900, being { damages alleged to have
been sustained by British subjects in the
South during the rebellion.
The Russian legation deny the reports
that $4,000, 900 Of the Alaska purchase
money was expended in securing the good
will Of S,ns;ors and Congressman for the
passage Of the appropriation bill. Six
million dollars Of the purchase money has
already been paid.
There were slight evidences Of an earth
quake observed at Middlsboro. Mess, .
tew days ago, according to correspond
cree from New Bedford.
Secretary Seward has addressed note T.
Secretary Wells, stating that be has ADVISED
the President that sufieisnt naval fercs
should bs sent TO Paraguay - protect thu
lives and property Of Americans and 4
demand prompt redress for such injuries -
may have bssn a!feaiy inflicted.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-11-27
LATEST NEWS
M TExE0R.lPA,
TO TINE DAILY OEmOCRA1'.


HAVANA, Nov. 2C.-Ws have advicss
from Ssstiago de- Cuba 10 Nov. 20. Our
adviess are from Insu,gent feress, and ere
o. follows:
According to different authssities the 10.
surgsnts are within from to miles Of
Santiago de CHA. They allow four days
for the city to surrender.
The Governor Of the District tas . large
force st his command, ard he purposes At
lacking this bessigers.
A bodv Of 900 Insurgents bssst this
place, and the gevssL or hes determined 20
attack them.
The Insurgents, however, have captured
Gusntanam.
Thev disovn The ss-ea'lsd volunteers,
and ars gradually extending thsrsbel limits
Of the Eastern Department, 90 that they
are now masters Of the Eastern Depart
meat
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-11-27
Eereign News by Atlantic Gable.

LONDON, Nov. &c Jefferson Davis, who
il stopping ct bennington, has delivered
discourse on the importance OF exploring
Jerusalem, and the peculiar fitness Of
Engl shmen for the honorable task.
LATER F iftv seven lives we're lost by
the explosion in the Arley mine :oilery,
ton seriously injured AID many slightly.
Cause Of explosion unknown.
Thanksgiving was celebrated by Amtr,-
can residents II Frankfort aud other Euro
pesn c'ues
WsstN, Eogland, Nov 20 "A terrible
explosion occurred in til, Arley nne
colery Three hundred men were in The
pit at the time. most. II not all Of whom
have pvishsd. Thirt;-,wo bodies have
thus lar been recovered. Hundreds Of the
relatives Of the dead are gathered at the
mouth Of the pit, and the tcsns is heart
rendng.
CorsNaAoss, Nov. 26.-Gen. RaasiaT,
Minister OF War, is on sick leave, aud goes
TO North Amcrica to recruit his health
Con. Raaslaf Vas formerly Danish Minister
IN the United States.