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A Cure for Drunkenness
CARPEDIAM,
HO2fOn,S G9.pOf En0lieJ, Doy.

is the greatest cure for the love of stroao drink
l. discovered; do not neglect this aacJ,tl dis
e1se you can give it to your friends secretly If non
acish. Price $1.00 per bottle. Sent to any address
with full directions.
J. II. BOSWORTH, Gen'I Agent,
90 Hanover st, Boston, Mass and $50 Race st, Gin
cinnati, Ohio.
For sale by Geo C Goodwin & Co, M. S. Burr e.
Co. Carter & Wiley, and John A. Burlegh.
DB 1.-Two loo Il agents wanted for Portland and
Bangor. Mayo III, s., Tu limo
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF THE AMI
enrIFTv

BOSTON, May 2S.-The election of officers by
the American Tract Society to-day resulted in
the addition of Rev. I. d. Woolsey and Hon.
Albert Day of Connecticut, and Rev. e. N.
Kirk of Massachusetts,, to the last years list
OF Vice Presidents; E. y. Rand, Henry HILL
Rev. VIM Lawson to the Elk. Conn., and the
choice of Julius A. Palmer as Treasurer in
place OF Henry Hill, who declined reelection
Hon. Mr.. Chamberlain made statement in
regard to the negotiations pending between
the New York and New England branches,
and moved that when the Society adjourn it
DC to assemble at the call of the Executiv Q
Committee. Carried
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WhO IS Miss SOaCyer /?

Miss Sawyer lives in the city of Rockland, Knox
County, Maine. She has devoted the best years of
her life to nursing the SICK and has had more ex-
perence in the of obstinate diseases, old Sores
and Ulcers, and has also been consulted in more
cases of accidents Burns Scalds aud Bruises
than any other person in New England. professional
or otherwise. She has competed successfully with
the most able physicians in the States as well al
with nurses and Indian doctors. From time tC
time she has compounded remedies for the use in
certain diseases in her own practice. Among Other
compounds she has for many years made a Salve
which soon obtained extensive Sale, and Is
Low in great demand abroad, well as in pri-
vate families and among the hundreds of men engag-
ed at Rockland and vicinity in the hazardous bust
ness of quarrying rock and burning lime, and also
among the seamen along the coast OF Maine So pop
uar did it become that while it was only put up in
old mustard boxes without labels the help of adj
yertisements, Miss Sawyer received orders for il
rom nearly or quite every State in the Union. The
demand finally became extensive that she was I'M
able to meet it, and she made arrangement with
L. M. ROBBINS, a druggist of Rockland, to take
charge of the business and supply the trade. The
agent is well satisfied with the merits oil the Med
cine that he guarantees it to all diseases fol
which it is recommended, and any who gives it O
trial according to directions, and is not satisfied is
invited to return the box with half the contents and
the money will be refunded. Full directions with
each box.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF THE SUPERVISING ARCHITECT.


May 23d, 1868
SEALED Proposals will be received at this Office
~ until ~ O'Clock nj, June 25th, 1868, Tor the
ton OF a United States Custom House and Post Of
flee building at Wiscasset Me-, in accordance with
plans and specifications at this Office copies which
and standard samples of granite work can be seen
on application to the Collector of Customs, Wiscas
set, Me-, Henry Kingsbury, Esq.,, Supt. Custom
House, Portland, Me, and James Ii. Cochrane, ESQ,
Supt. Custom House, Bangor, Me.
Proposals will be for the erection of the building
entire according to the plans and specifications
Proposals will also be received for the erection of the
bniding with exterior walls of the best hard-burned
brick above the wafcrtabe, except the cornce, door
dressings and window stills which must be OF granite
as required by the plans and specifications The
cornice to be of No. hammering; the ashlar and
water table OF No. 4, as per standard sample.
All bids will be accompanied by the Bond of two
responsible persons in the sum of Five thousand
form the contract ii awarded to him; the bond to be
approved by the u. s. Dist. Judge U. s. Dist. At
torney. Blank forms for proposals and bond can be
obtained on application at this office TO the officers
above named.
The Department reserves the right to reject any
or all bids il deemed for the interest of the govern
ment to do so, and no bid which does not conform
in all respects to the requirements OF this advertise
ment will be considered.
PAYMENTS will be made monthly on the estimates
OF the Superintendent ten 0) per cent being retain
ed until the completiono OF the contract.
Bidders will state the time required to complete
the work, and Will submit a sample of the granite
they propose to furnish
Proposals should be enclosed in a sealed envelope
endorsed proposals for u s. Custom House and p
o. Wiseasset, Me-" and addressed to the Supervis-
ing Architect, Treasury Department, Washington,
d. G.
A. b. MULLETr,
Supervising Architect.
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INDIANA.


SENTENCE OF Mc'cooL AND coBURN
CINCINNATI, May 28.-Coburn and McCool
both plead guilty to the violation OF the laws
OF Indiana, and Judge Wilson in passing SEN
tence OF forty days imprisonment ON them,
expressed regret that the statutes of the State
did not allow the infiction of a higher penal
ty. Both parties will have to serve their forty
days in Lawrenceburg Jail.
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. CitV of Portland,

M HEREAS, William Ross and II others have petit
w toned the City Council to lay out Henry
Street from Deering to Cumberland Street, and
whereas said petition was referred by the City Conn
Gill; April 6th 1868, to the undersigned for them 10
consider and act upon, therefore
Notice Is hereby gwen to all parties interest d,
that the Joint Standing Committee oft The City Coun-
ell on laying out streets, will to hear the
parties and view the proposed way the thirtleth
day of May, 1868, at five O'Clock in the afternoon
at the corner of Henry and Deering streets, and
will then and there proceed to determine and adulge
whether the public convenience requires said street
or way to be laid out
Given under our hands on this twenty-second day
Of May, A. ID. 1868.
JACOB MCCLELLAN,
ALBERT WARWICK, 1 Committee
EZRA CARTER, on
j. +. LEAVIIT, I Law ing Out
JAMES MOVES, New
GEO. II. CHADWICK, ! Streets
Nav 23-dtd
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From John G. Dillingham;. Frceport, Maine
This is to certify that had tumor my face.
1t was there about three years 1t kept increasing
in size, till / was advised to try Miss Sawyer's
Selve. bought box and carried it with me, and
every time thought of il / would rub the tumor
with the Salve, and before used one box the tumor
entirely disappeared
John a. DILLINGHAM;
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PENNSYLVANIA.
THE RIVERSIDE LOTTERY sCHEME

PHILADELPHIA, May 2S.-The defunct River
side and Washington lottery scheme is again
before the public. The parties in Boston who
drew the $4,000 prize were unable to obtain
the money, and had warrants issued for the
arrest OF the alleged managers of the scheme,
including District Attorney Mann, Hon. j. M
Scovill of New Jersey, w. w. Ware of the
New Jersey Legislature, and Others A hear
ing will take place on Monday next.
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WHEREAS Thomas A. Roberts, has petitsoned
w the City Council to lay out street or
public way in said city,-by extending Congress
Place through to Deering street. and whereas said PEI
tion has been referred by the City Council May 18th
1865 to the unders 5ned, for them to cons der and
act upon, therefore
Notice hereby given TO all parties interested that
the Joint Standing Committee of the City council
ON laying out new streets, will meet to hear the par
ties and view the proposed way the thirii eth day
OF May 1868, at IL o'clock in the afternoon at the
nor ,hern terminus OF Congress Place, and will then
and there proceed TO determine and adjudge whether
the public convenience requires said street way
be laid out.
JACOB MCCLELLAN,
ALBERT WARWICK,
EZRA CARTER,
j. Il. LEAVIrT,
JAMES MOVES,
GEO. ii. CHADWICK,
Committee on Laying Out New Streets.
Moy 49, dtd
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The Senate rejected the following nominal
tions:-Thos. Sim, as Marshal for South Caro-
lima; j. B. McConant, Assessor of Internal
Revenue for the tenth district of Pennsylva-
MIA; James b. Hubble, Collector of Internal
Revenue tor Montana; s. z. McCurdy, Asso-
ciate Justice of the Supreme Court Of Utah.
First Lieutenant Frank Barr as Captain in the
Revenue service
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Eareign Markets.

HAVANA, May 27.-Sugar market continues dull
and without sales; prices nominal; No. 10 Dutch
standard is quoted at Y q reals 4y arrobe Flour
$12 90 " Dbl. Exchange London III a liz per
cent premium; on United States Gold, per cent.
discount.
Advices received .:om Turks Island state that the
Salt market is dull
LIVERPOOL, May s-Forenoon-C Cotton frmer,
with an advancing tendency decidedly, and there is
more doing; sales 10000 bales; prices unchanged.
Breadstus quiet Spirits of Petroleum ad vanced to
Sd.
LONDON, May 2s-Afternoon.-Consols 96 for mon
ey and 942 for account.
American Securities-Unted States 5-2Os 721 a.
724; Erie shares 462; Illinois Central shares firner
and unchanged.
LIVERPOOL, May 2S-Afternoon.-Co 1885, Red
Wheat lbs Sd. Lard quiet. Pork dull.
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City of Portland.

Committee on Laying out New Sire
Moy %. dtd
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II ERE you have a save combining soothing and
- hea ing properties, with nodangerous ingredi-
emf. remedy at hand for the many pains and
aches, wounds and bruises to which the flesh Is heir
is more easily applied than many other remedies
eyerproducing bad effect but always relieving
PAIN however severe.
II is prepared by MISS SAWYER, who has used
it in her town extensive treatment OF the SICK for
N early twenty years, with great success
The principle diseases for which this Salve is re
commented are, Chilblains, Rheumatism, Piles
Scroiula, Old Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Sprains, Burns,
Eyes, BARRIERS Itch, Deafness, Boi's Ring-worms
Corns, Bites of Insects Cancers, Toothache Ear
ache, Sore Nipples, Badness Swollen Breasts
Itch, Scald Head, Teethng, Chapped Hands, Scalds
Cuts Bruises, Group, Cracked Lips, and Sores on
children.
IL win never fail to cure Rheumatism il properly
applied. Rub it on well with the hand three times
day. In several cases it has cured palsied limbs
For PILES it has been discovered to re sure rem
ely. Persons who have been afflicted for wears
have been relieved by a few application For cry
SlfELAS 1t works wonders, aliaying the infamma-
tlon and quoting the patient. For CHAPPED
HANDS it produces cure Immediately. Let those
with SALT RHEUM obtain this Salve and apply it
in case of SCROFULA and INCONSISTENCIES
have been cured with it. The best Save ever in
vented for SWOLLEN BREAST and SORE NIP
Plies. No way injurious, but sure to afford relief.
SORE or WEAK EYES-Rub it on the lids gently,
once or twice day. Cures deafness by putting 1t
in the ears on piece of cotton. For PlMPLES
this acts like a charm. For BURNS and SCALDS
apply the Salve at once and it gives immediate
relief For OLD SORES, apply once day.
FOR HORSES AND CATTLE.-For Sores or bruises
on Horses or Cattle this Salve is invaluable, and
has astonishing effect in curing scratches on horses
This Salve has worked its own way into notOriety.
aud is safe and sure remedy for all the above all
ments.
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mISSOURI.


INAUGURATION OF THE BENTON STATUE
ST. LOUIS, May 28-The Inauguration of
MISS Hosmer's statue of Thos. III. Benton oc-
CURED yesterday in the presence of large
concourse of citizens and strangers A salute
Of 30 guns was fred. The unwilling was per-
formed by Mrs. Gen. Fremont. The inaugural
address was by Frank p. Blair.
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DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION

The Democratic State Convention for the cleo.
ton of delegates to the National Democratic
Convention and State electors convened this
morning and effected temporary organza,
ton. The attendance was very large. Every
county was represented by full delegation.
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WASHINGTON.
REsuLr or REPRESENTATIONS IN wAsHrNeroN.

RESULT OF REGISTRATION IN WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, May 2s.-The result of the
registration of votes in this city is, white,
12011; colored 1896; showing a majority of
whites of 401. Last year the whites registered
a majority of nearly 400. The judges of cleo
ton have stricken off the names of about $50
persons which were placed on the list of oaths
taken to meet the requirements of the amnesty
nrOclamation
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GFrom Req. Nathaniel Bu,ler.l

From Req. Nathaniel Bufler.l
1t is simply an act OF justice and perhaps it will
be favor to the public to say that 1 have used
Miss. Sawyers Save for ten years. and believe it to
be most valuable remedy for the purposes for
which il is recommended. 1t is most effective for
animals in where salve is ever used for Them
1t has proved almost certain cure Tor ordinary
scratches in horses.
NATH'L BUTLER.
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NEW YORK.

We" HOh1As
THE DECORATION OF THE GRAVES OF UNION
SOLDIERS.
NEW YORK, May 3d. Arrangements have
been completed for decorating with flowers the
graves of Union soldiers in this vicinity on
Saturday.
VERDICT AGAINST A STEAMBOAT COMPANY
The jury returned verdict of twenty thou
sand dollars against the New jersey Steam
boat Company, and in favor of Nathaniel Cald-
well, for injuries sustained by the explosion of
one Oh the boilers OF the steamer st. John.
FIGHT ON sHIpBoARD
A serious fight occurred between the Ger
man and Irish passengers per steamer France,
during the voyage from Liverpool to this port,
one man was severely stabbed. The riot was
quelled by the captain and others.
HEAVY ROBBERY
A gentleman whose name was not given by
the police, was robbed in the cars on the way
60 New York, last night, of $4,000 in United
States bonds.
THE TRIBUNE LIBEL SUIT. es
The alleged libel suit of Isaac Cook formerly
post master of Chicago, against the Tribune
Association, YVES brought before Judge Nelson
ON motion to have an early day peremptorily
set. The court declined to do so until the case
was reached in regular order.
FENIAN PICNIC.
The Fenians had a civil and military picnic
couay. opeecnes were made which indicate
speedy lighting Gen. O'Neil was not present.
BOY ARRESTED FOR FORGERY.
A lad named Conkling has been arrested for
swlndhng the East River Bank out of $1,000
by series of forgeries of the name of his for
mer employer, Il. Laurreat.
BRUTAL MURDER.
A German named Stern was murdered in
the yard OF his residence, in First Avenue, this
morning, by unknown parties
THE TURF.
On the Fashion Course to-day Lady Thorn
won the trot in three straight heats, beating
Lucy Wilkes and Butler. Time, 2.23, 2.26 and
2.25 IA. -
The Hoboken track was heavy. The half
mile dash for two year olds, was won by Nc
Danlefs Bonnie Lizzie beating Sanford's
Mink ID Dowlings FLY. Time, 80 seconds
MILK 10 was the favorite against the field.
Second race.-In the mile and half race. all
ages, Local, five years old, won, beating Vaux-
hail' three yeaIs old. Time, 2.45 1-2.
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Office of Collector of Internal Rev.
enue.
First Collection District of State Of M nine

PORTLAND, May, 1868.
NOTICE is hereby given that, pursuant to the
revenue, will, by self or deputy. attend to the
collection of taxes and special taxes assessed and
enumerated on the annual list Tor 1868 and payable in
the County OF Cumberland, in said district, at my
office Plum Street. in said city, from Monday, the
25th day of May 1865, to Saturday, the 9Th oay of
June, 1868.
And further give notice, that will in like man.
ner attentd to collecting the taxes and special taxes
assessed and payable in the County of York. in said
district, at the following designated times and pla
ces, viz:
SACO at the American House, Tuesday, May g.
1868, Iom o'clock, a. NJ. to O'Clock, L. NJ.
BIDDEFORD, at the Bddetord House, Wednes-
day, May q, 1865 from o'clock, p. M. to O'Clock
Pm.
KENNEBUNKy at Hotel kept by w. A. Hall,
Thursday, May 2S, 1868, from o'clock, A. M. to
O'Clock, p M.
KITTERY, at Kttery depot, Friday, May 20, 1865
from O'Clock, A. NJ. to 10 O'clock, A. M.
SOUTH BERWICK at the Newichawanick House.
Friday, Nav 20, 1863, from IL O'Clock, A. M. to
O'Clock, p. NJ.
Persons in York County desirous of so doing can pay
1865 except during the time herein 81 ecial desg-
mated for their collection elsewhere, and tax pay
In brunswick, can make payment at First National
Bank Of Brunswick. at any time within the present
month.
Special notice will be mailed to all persons who
neglect pay aforesaid for the issuing SEW
ice OF which fee OF twenty cents will be charged
provided by law.
EH=The Post Master to whom this notice is sent ,
viii please post this up in some conspicuous place in
his office, as required by Internal Revenue law
above referred to.
NATHANIEL j. MILLER,
May 15-d till june Collector
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ExENBALL
Patent Jump-Seat Carriages.


A LOW us 10 call your attention to the KIMBALL
n JUMP-SEAT CARRIAGE-aS used for two or
our persons. We have made a great number OF
these Carriages the past four years, ranging in wei
from :si5 to 425 pounds, capable of carrying four
grown persons, and we believe they universally
liked liter than any Carriage ever before offered to
the pablic
In addition to those hefeioIore built, which we
have greatly improved we have invented and patent
ed and are now making entirely NEW STYLE
JUMP SEAT with Buggy Top 10 fall back take off,
making six different ways the same Carriage can be
used each perfect IN ITSELF and manufactured by no
other concern in the United States.
Finding it impossible to supply the demand for
these desirable ana popular Carriages in the old fac
tory, we have built large and commodious factory,
corner Preble and Cumberland streets, Portland,
Tor the manufacture Of these Carriages exclusively,
and are now prepared to fill all orders at short
notice and on reasonable terms.
We have letters from nearly One Hundred persons
owning and using these carriages, all stating that
they surpass anything ever before invented for a
family carriage, and recommending all to purchase
them in preference to any other kind. Cuts of the
carriages price list &c, sent by mail, appca-
ton to the subscribers. -
All persons are hereby cautioned against making
or selling the Kimball Patent Jump Seat, as in :
ventions and patents cover every possible movement
OF both seats
I'D IN
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Ifyou desire more information, write to any eiti-
zen Of Rockland and they will take pleasure in re-
commencing this Truly Wonderful Salve.
w. f. Phillips & Co, Wholesale Agents. Sold at
retail by all Druggists in Portland.
April 20. d3m
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VENEZUELA.
THE REBELLION GAINING GROUND

HAVANA, May 27.-Venezuela dates OF the
7th inst. state that President Falcon had dis
appeared, and Congress was thus compelled to
dissolve. Caracas was besieged by General
Brezuai, who had declared against the gov
eminent Only 1900 troops are in the city,
while 1000 rebels had appeared on the hills
around Caracas, and a battle was imminent.
Several skirmishes had occurred at other
points, and the rebels were evidently gaining
great advantages.
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Masonic Notice.

yTyHE members of Ancient Landmark, Portland
i and Atlantic Lodges, are requested to meet at
tend the funeral OF our late Bro. OTIS Cutler.
may2Sd2ts PER ORDER
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AUCTION SALES.
Stock of a Variety Store at AUG
ton. Evenings,

A I store 229 Congress Street. next to City Build
Genass Cottons, Linens, OIL Clothes, Clothing,
Wondsnf 9Tn shing Goods, Houseke eping Goods,
cutIarn p mare. Glass and Plated Ware, Jewelry,
NE Sa'uraiy evening, May Esd, at u O'Clock, and
sen every evening until the stock Is sold.
busy during the day. Every article sold without re-
serve. T.. o. BAILEY Auet
NAV %. dit
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State of Maine.

CITY OF PORTLAND, $50 GEORGE T. IN
GRAHAM, one of the Constables OF the City OF
Portland, Greeting
N the name OF tie State of Maine, upon the requi-
I sition of sixty qualIfie1 voters OF the City of
Portland, on are hereby required TO notify and
the inhabitants of said city, qualified by law TO vote
in city affairs, TO meet at the City Hail. in said City,
on Wednesday, the third day OF june A. ID, 1868 at
ten O'Clock in the forenoon, for the following pur
pose. 10 wit:
First-To choose Moderator to preside at said
meeting.
Second-To determine whether the city will raise
by TAX or loan the sum OF One Hundred Thousand
Dollars and Apr pirate the to the Portland 81
Rochester Railroad Company, to aid in the construc-
ton OF the road OF said company to AlreJ pr0Cided
that the and 10 be extended TO said Company, under
any past or future vote shall not exceed the of
Seven Hundred Tn rusand Dollars.
Ihird-To determine in what manner the same
shall be raised and whether by tax or loans
Fourth-To determine IN what manner AMI upon
what regulations and restrictions the same shall be
appropriated.
Hereof fail not, aud have you there th N this war
rant, with your dOings thereon.
Given under onr hands and SEALS at the city of Port
land, this twenty-sixth day OF May in the year OF
eight.
IL ST. JACOB MCCLELLAN,
IL. s. $50. .. EZRA CARTER,
IL. ST. FRANCIS FESSENDEN,
tL.s WILLIAM DEERING,
fl 81 WIN. Il. GOULD,
IL. s. ALBERT WARWICK,
IL. SAMUEL ROUNDS,
il. S. RUSSELL LEWIS.
Mayor and Aldermen Of the City OF Portland.
CUMBERLAND, IS.
Cry OF PORTLAND, May 26,1Se.
Pursuant TO the warrant to me dlrecte l, OF which
the above is a true copy, hereby wan and notify
the inhabitants OF the said city OF Portland, qualified
according to law to meet at the time and place and
Tor the purposes herein specified.
GEO. II. INGRAHAM,
may27dtd City Constable.
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NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has
In been duly appointed and taken upon himself
tine trust Of Administrator of the estate OF
NANCY jerks, late OF Portland,
in the County of Cumberland, deceased, and has
taken upon himself that trust by giving bonds as
the law directs. All persons having demands upop
the estate of said deceased required to exhibit
the same and all persons indebted to said estate are
called upon to make payment to 's N.'
JOSEPH E. GILMAN, Admir-.
Portland May 8, 1868. maviidiawsws
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has
taken upon herself the trust of administrative Of
the estate of -
LEoNAkD w. BRADLEY, late of Westbrook,
IN the County OF Cumberland, deceased, and gwen
bonus as the law directs. All persons having de
ands upon the estate OF said deceased are required
70 exhibit the same and all persons indebted TO said
estate are called upon to make payment 70
Westbrook, May 8, 1868. mays law3wf