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The. Mercantile Agency,
~ Congress. and 46 Wafer Street, Bosss

~ Congress and 46 Wafer Street, R oston,
WW hare an Office First Of March IN Jose Block
No. IS Exchange St., opposite the Custom
House, Portland.
This institution was established by Lewis Tappan,
in new York in 1874 by him and Edward 4. Dun
bar IN Boston, in ls43, and bsequentlyby them and
their successors in each of the principal cities of the
United States and Canada; and is believed to be the
first and original organizat on in my part of the
world, for the purpose of procuring in a thorough
manner, recording and preserving for its patrons de-
tailed information respecting the home standing
sponsibility and credit of Merchants Manufacturers
Traders &c., to aid in dispensing credit and collect
ing debts. .rt
During the twenty six years that the Mercantile
Agency has been in operation there has been no time
that has not enjoyedthe confidence and patronage
of the most honored and sagacious business men in
each community where of its Offices has been To-
Gated With determination, adhered to from the
first opening of this office to the present time, to
cure the aid Unreliable and painstakng correspon-
dents, men OF character and integrity, competent
assistants and clerks in all responsible positions aud
to be strictly impartial in our reports without fear
favor the business has grown an extent corres-
bonding to the increased territory and extended BUSH
ness of the country; and has the agency been
in condition to render such valuable service to its
subscribers as at the present time.
In addition The recorded reports, revised syste-
matically twice year by correspondence and tray-
cling, we have, for the past three years, issued to
subscribers who desired it, they paying addition
al subscription for the use thereof, REFERENCE
BOOK, containing names of individuals and firms in
Mercantile, Manufacturing, Mechanical, and other
business, arranged in alphabetical order in their
respective towns or cities, with double rating ap-
pended, las per Key furnished with the book show
Ing first, approximately the pecuniary strength and
secondly, the mercantile credit. This work. now is
sued in January and July of each year. kept use
full to subscribers by the issue OF weekly Or more
frequently notifications OF important changes which
affect the ratings.
Besides the GENERAL REFERENCE BOOK, of
whole U. s. and British Provinces, we issue
BOOK OF PRINCIPAL CITIES, some 70 in num-
Der,
NEW ENGLAND REFERENCE BOOK, and
WESTERN REFERENCE BOOK. hFTt
All of the three last named are included in the
first, and either can be supplied to a subscriber nc
cofding to the wants Of his business.
We shall be pleased to exhib the Reference Book
and other facilities of the Agency, and 10 answer
such questions may be asked respecting our sys-
tenn and terms of subscription, upon application per-
sonally or by letter. 's5g a..t.4 $500
| RI
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Il BOX SHOOK MACHINE,

SapaDc OF manufacturing Jul SHOCKS per DAY OF
tlAt C 10 hours. IlEBlt 10 !
The Mill and Machinery are all in good working
order. t-F'--'.' '-- Pc" y --iea' - ''ts'
The property is Al miles from the Petitc1di Sta
tion of the 4. & N. A. Railway, in direct COM
nunication with the Harbor Of st John at the one
end, and Mouctop on the other. - 4. .-.. a.. .
The Stream is large with never failing supply OF
water, clean Rocky bottom entirely free from mud
or impurities OF any kind. and the Manufactured
Lumber is capable of being rated and driven to
within 800 yards Of the Railway, at which a siding
could easily be put in at very little expense and it is
nearly level with the railway. o rslfi SEQ .s.
Along with the Mill there 500 acres OF land, %
acres OF which in god state of cultivation
, cut about 10 tons of hay, and gool comfortable
dwelling house capable OF accommodating about 30
men, with several Workmen's Houses, Barns, Sheds,
Blacksmith Shop, &C., all in good condition.
There are 60C0 acres OF Green Forest Land which
will he sold with the property, if desired. There is
also large extent of Crown Lands tor nearly 80
miles above the Mills which has never been oper.-
led upon, to which extent Lumber can be driven.
There is sufficient quantity of pine and spruce
Timber convenient to the River to furnish stock for
Manu- featuring purposes, for the next 25 years. In
tending purchasers can treat for one halt or the
whole. v-r- r rs . n 81 u ge~-t q Fsa. ~ .-
For further particulars apply TO the subscriber at
Petitcodiac Station, or to ST. .Iohn
d. g. Mel sUGHLIN, JR.,
dc3l-w6w HUGH DAVIDSON.
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! LONDON. Jan. 10.-American securities are fat;
United States eonds 712 Illinois Central shares es};
Exile shares 491. -, - sin s-..l -.aI- -.
PARIS, Jan. 10-The bullion in the Bank of
Franco has decreased 600 francs since the st re-
port. 13#lvTg "d' 81 tt7i, aaa asns + p 87E
LIVERPOOL, Jan. 10.-Cotton firm and unchanged:
sales 900 bales; sales tor nine days 600 bales of
which 900 were for export and Coz for speculation
stock in port 419,00 bales, of which "a 900 bales are
American; from Bombay for Loerpool since last re-
port to Jan, i, 900 bales. iazupsl. s.j W l.Ia7
for money and account. tev hs-a
AMERICAN SECURITIEs.-The following are the
quotations for American securities: United States
5-2os, III q Y; Illinois Central shares, IS.
I LIVERPOOL, Jan. 10-1 20 P. M.-Cotton firm and
unchanged, with more doing; sales 49, 900 bales; to-
tai stock at sea 900 bales, of which 900 are
American. Breadstuffs dull; mostly declined; Corn
frmer: Beef lbs; Lard 49s Cd; Talow ASS Cd. % 10
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LOUISIANA.


NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 10.-The Convention is
huIrying the Constitution through, having got
as far as article sixty-seven to-day, when they
adjourned to meet at O'Clock this evening,
and are still in session. 1t is reported that
this sudden activity is caused by letters from
prominent politicians now at Washington.
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WAITED.
800. Wanted.

A Enterprizing man with 500 to take an inter-
"A est in a Manufacturing business which pays a
large profit. Mason Odd elbow preferred. A
liberal salary will be given in addition to share in
the profits. Must have some business qualifications
and good references. ~
BURNAM. BANFIELD & CO.,
81 Washington ST., Boston.
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ELLHNUIs.

80 Esn FIRE. gg8lR IS
CHICAGO, Jan. 10.-The stone cutters shed
connected with the State Prison. at Joliet, was
destroyed by fire last night. Loss on building
and material about $4,000. g.ss l'l l7|I
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MRS FRANCES SASTROFF, mother OF Stephen
wi c. S. Sastroff. dec. late 18th Me Vols.
Lewis S. Merrill, late Co. E, 4th N. H. Vols
Wn. White, late private Co. E, 18th Me. Vols.
Winfield s. Hunter, late private Co. E, So Mass.
Vols - -..'t
Geo. A. Thompson, late private LIST Maine Battal-
ion. supposed residence st, John, N. B.
Lafayette W. Crosby, late private Co. G, goth Me.
Vols.
John Kramer. late Co. @, 18th U. S. Infantry.
All OF the above named parties will hear something
10 their advantage by sending their address Box
y, Portland, Me. P.0. deci1eod1m
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Eagle Sugar Refinery.

HE Stockholders OF this Company are hereb
A notified that the Annual Meeting tor the choice
ofDirectors amt the transaction Of any other bust
ness legally brought before them will be held at the
Refinery Tuesday the nth day OF January 1868, at
o'clock P. N. '-A p r. = ~ n
gJ.w. wATERHoUsE, Clerk.
Portland Dec 81, 1867. IrI jani-dtd
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YER MONT.

-s, FUNERAL OF BISHOP HOPKINS. - q. g
BURLINGTON, Jan. 10.-The funeral of Bishop
Hopkins will take place on Wednesday, 18th
inst, at noon.
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Errors of Youth.

gentlemen who suffered for years from Nervous
nepnI.sy, Premature Decay, and all the effects OF
youCnl9i lhdlsrretion, will for the sake of suffering
humanity send free to all who need it, the recipe
ana directions for making the simple remedy by
which he was cured. Sufferers wishing to profit by
in perfect confidence. = H. = -eYN -
- q tl JOHN B. ODDEN. la .H 80 ....
1y30sNw No AZ Cedar St.. New York.
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Q o MI Nj r R CIAL.
Boston Root and Shoe Market.

BOSTON. Jan. 9.
Business in the Boot and Shoe market continues
quiet, with but small demand for immediate deliy-
cry. During the latter part OF the week the manu-
tacturers have received few orders for Spring work
but generally they have been tor small parcels The
pressed and unseted and rates for the Spring trade
are not yet firmly fixed. There is a fair prospect
will be fully up to that of last year. as the supply
now nn hand is smaller than usual and heavy tho K
soles have been accommodating somewhat on the sup
position hat they would be first in request for the
coming season, The shipments of Lots and Shoes
for the wee have been 1854 cases. the larger portion
OF which have been distributed as follows:-To New
York, LIZA cases; San Francisco. s5s; Louisville
KY, 112; Norfolk, Va, 1853; and Washingto D. c..
108, The shipm nts for the same week last year
were 4,o56 cases.-[Shoe and Leather Reporter. 4
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ANNUAL MEETINGS.
Horse Railroad.

THE stockholders of the ortland Railroad Com
j ptny are hereby notified that their Annual
Meeting win be held at the Old City Hall, Market
Square, on
Monday, Ibe 2Oth day of January, 1865,
At O'Clock NJ for the choice Of officers and trans
ation of any other business that may legally come
before them. NJ q. PALMER, Secretary.
Portland, Jan Tth, 1868. jaseodtd
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MAINE.
DISPOSITION OF THE INMATES OF ToGUs MILL
TARY

AUGUSTA, Jan. 10.-Gen. Nathead, of New
Hampshire, the temporary Commander of the
Military Asylum, has decided to remove the
inmates from the Hallowell House to Phila-
delphia, and sending the New England men
back to Togus to occupy an out-building not
burned. The men will leave tomorrow, leav-
ing about sixty to be transported back to To-
pus rr
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Principal and Interest in Gold Coin.
The Best Inves 'ment for Surplus
Capital.

Thesattention of Investors, Trustees, Executors,
and others desiring an unusually safe, reliable and
profitable torn If permanent investment, is called
to the advantages and assurances of ~
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Kan q fC0oa7 7r EH -lte EET
- CENTRAL m
Pacific Railroad
First Mortgage Bonds. lie


The CENTRAL PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
offer for sale their FIRST MORTGAGE THIRTY
YEAR SIX PER CENT. GOLD BONDS, and sub
NIT to Investors the following, among other obvious
considerations; and invite the comparison with the
merits and exceences OF any class of corporate
curities: - ~ r-t
l. These bonds are based upon the most vital and
valuable part of the Grand National Pacific Rail-
road, to become the main channel OF cOmmu-
nication on the continent
III. The local settlement, and the business there
from Is remarkably large and profitable and must
constantly increase.
III The hardest part of the road is now built aud
the remainder will be rapidly carried forward over
the Salt Lake Plains.
" The greater part of the means necessary to
build the road is pfovided by the U. s. Government
upon subordinate lien.
contributed upward OF So 100000 to the enterprise
without lien. ...4. -..
vi The grant of land is destined at an early day
to prove of far greater market value than the total
ofthe first mort bonds issued upon the road and
equipments. e.-ls i,- .5.lf
VII This Road lies altogether among the gold
and SLY producing regions, and its revenues are
received in coin.
VIII. The management of this Com pany has been
distingu shed for prudence and economy; and the
surplus earning, after pa yItent of exp nses all in
terest, are devoted to construction purposes WNN
TX The interest liabilities OF this company upon
the portion in operation less than third the
net earnings.
x. Both principal and interest are payable IN
GOLD, under special provisions o both National
and State enactments.
The bonds are in sums OF 81 900 each, with semi
annual gold coupons attached, payable in January
and July and offered for sale at IS per cent tof
their par value and accrued interest from January l.
added in currency.
At this time they yield nearly 4l'sA
as.na5 6 SOD lsgr4
Nine Per Gent. upon the Investment.
These Bonds bid fair to attain he most prominent
position among the non-speculative investments Of
the country, and will be actively dealt in at the
money centers in Europe. ssaarsEs -Frg@~ rr
Holders of Government Securities have an oppor-
tuniiy of exchanging them for Central Pacific Bonds
bearing equal rate ofinterest, with the principal
abundantly secured and of realizing profit of ten
to fifteen per cent in addition.
Orders sent with the funds through responsible
Banks or Express Companies will receive prompt at
tention. Bonds sent by return Express to any ad
dress in the United States, at cost Information,
Descriptive Pamphlets, Maps, &c, FURNISHED on APP
plisation at the Office of the Railroad Company,
No "a William st, N. ", and Of
TNs-u- O.
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Annual Meeting.

THE Annual meeting OF the Stockholders Of the
Il Portland, Bangor & Machias Steamboat Co., %
for the election OF five Directors and the trans
action OF any other business that may legally
before them, will be held at the Office OF Ross Il
Sturdivant, l51 Commercial Street, on Tuesday,
= = 80 WILLIAM ROSS, Clerk.
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The Crown Mining Company.

THE Annual Meeting of the Crown Mining Com
Il pany will be held az office Of the Secretary.
100 Exchange street, Portland,
Thursday Afternoon, January 18th, 1865,
at three O'clock for the choice of officers for the en-
suing year, and for any other business.
Portland, Jan 9Th. 1868. d3t =
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Canal National Bank.

THE Annual meeting of Stockholders OF The
Il Canal National Bank of Portland" for the
election OF Seven Directors, and for the transaction
of any other business that may legally GENE before
them, will be held at their Banking House on
Tuesday, the 14th day OF January, 1865,
mt In o'clock A. M. ~
B. @. SoMERBY, Cashier.
December II, 1867. dtd
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Cumberland National Bank

THE stockholders of "Tbe Cumberland National
Il Bank of Portland" are hereby notified that
their annual meeting win be held at their Banking
Tuesday, the 14fh day of january next, ne
3 O'Clock n W., "-re5' r.Ilr
for the choice Of Directors, and the transaction of
any other business that may before them.
- SAMUEL SMALL. Cashier.
Portland, Dec. 16, 1861 dtd
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First National Bank.

TVHE Stockholders OF this Bank are hereby notified
I that their annual meeting for the choice Of
Directors and the transaction of any other business
legally brought before th,m, viii be held at the
Bank. on l... ....-.l rr...r EEL. ... ~. IT,.
The sday the fourteenth dny of January
next, at ten O'Clock i'm the forenoon.
L-. WILLIAM L. GOULD. Cashier.
Portland, Dec. Il, 1867. deeI4-dtd
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To Let.

DLEASANT rooms, with or without Board, in
l. new house on cumberland Street, within three
minutes walk of the City Hall. Apply to 81 f9 .
- a-g5e .-I aler w. Il. JERKS, r,.i
jan9d1ws usa Opposite the Preble House.
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H BOsr0u stock t6ss fr d
ales at the Brokers' Board, Jan 10.
NHill for Sale.

THE subscriber offers for sale the WATER
L POWER SAW MILL owned by him, situat d
on the p llet River, in the County Of Westmorland,
New Brunswick, &c miles from st john and % miles
fro M0ncton.
The Min is com rrsed of Broad Gate and Single
Saw Gate, with Edger and Trimmers. E y F
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Second National Bank.

THE ANIMAL Meeting ofStockhoiders Of the Sec
i ond National Bank, Portland, for the election
of Directors, and any other BUSINESS which NAV le-
gally come before them, will be Eed at their Bank
ing room, on Exchange Street,
Tuesday, 14fh January next, mt r. M.
Per Order Co. l- ..s.-......-.
VIII. STEPHENSON, Cashier.
Portland, Dec. IS, 1857. dc13-dtd
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To Let

A GOOD tenement in new house, to let. Pos
a session given Immediately. Enquire at No 80
Franklin st. 1ttsr 5000 sapi ja7d1ws !
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Chambers To Lei
Tenement to Let,

N The Mayberry house L Cape Elizabeth, south
end OF Portland Bridge. Enquire on the premi-
ses
Jan. 9Th. jan7- dit
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THE Second, Third and Fourth Stories of the
i Brick Block No SO, So, 81 Middle street, recent
ly occupied by Messrs Lock: Meserye & Co.
Enquire OF :, JOHN c. PROCTOR,
Jan7d3w sl.[l-l 90 Exchar ge street.
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National Traders RanIx.

FTIHE Shareholders of "rhe National Traders Bank
L OF Portland, are hereby notified that their an
nual meeting will be held at their BankiIg Ro m.
No. 81 Exchange street, on .-.... D.. 4r--..l
Tuesday, the s4th day of january next, as
~ O'Clock n. N, tg. -fa-7 i. 3 +.
to choose five Directors for the ensuing year. and to
act any other business that may legally come be-
fore them.
= ~ 1-ll1 EDWARD GOULD, Cashier.
Portland. Dec. Is, 1861. .lT @ dc13-dtd
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Rnarders Wanfed.
TAINTED, AGENTS,

a FEW Gentlemen, or gentleman and W ie, can be
- Accommodated with board at No. 224 Cumber-
land St. stNan reNf@ts ian 9-dIw*
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To LET.
Houses to Let.

d.. new u story house on Munjoy Hill, seven
@;,: rooms, hard and soft water in the kitchen; rent
I'LL $500. IN rarr
Also, rooms on lower floor in good house on the
Hill; gas. hard and soft wafer. S275.
Also ! a house on Green st, s rooms. A tenement
Of rooms on Bracket St. and others in all parts of
the city. Apply to A. j. cox & CO.,
jln10d1w* Real Estate Agents, 1914 Congress st. +
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Casco National RanIx.

FTHE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders in "The
l. Casco National Bank Of Portland" will be
held, at their Banking House @ 70
Tuesday, January I4th 1S6S mt 10 IL
.a -l o'clock A. Va, - .-'
for the election of Directors and for the transaction
of such other business as may legally come before
them. rt..-el ID ...#.. Hl Ns.I.eFs
.n.-g E,P. GERRIsH, Cashier:
December IS, 1867. ~ dec1s .dtd
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s'.' +, a. q, EDWARD RUSSELL s. co.
January 1, 1868. IN 4,..4 ,.rr. II i.- II.

-lagE hirs rs ---rrt,--uo mr. ca.s.-Il.
s7aI 20 ASSOCIATE OFFICES. en-
E. RUSSELL & CO., Boston, and Portland Il. @.
DUN q Co., New York City, Albany, Buffalo,
Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago Milwaukee CharIest n,
New Orleans, Louisville, Memphis, st. Louis, and
London, England. DUN. W1MAN & CO., Tor
onto, Q. w Montreal, c. E., and Halifax, N. s.
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Board Of Trade--Annuai Meeting.

rINHE Annual Meeting of the Board of Trade tor
L the CHOICE OF OFFICERS, RFPoRTs OF COM
MIrrEEs aud tor the transaction of such other bust
ness as may legally come before the meeting will
occur on Monday Evening, january 18th. 1868.
-, M. N. RICH, Sec.
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BOarders Wanted,

n FEW Gentlemen boardels, or gentleman and
a wife, can be accommodated at No. 20 Myrtle st.
November 6. diff 1 tBf8 lliHtlBl' EEll
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To Let.

ll05aa To Let. -r..-r q
WITH Board, pleasant rooms, at No 80 Dantorth
w st, oc09dtf
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BOarders Wanted.

BOarUefS WanCe0s
n GENTLEMAN and wife. and a few single gen.
- tlemen GIN be accommodated with board, in a
new house, centrally situated. by applying at
No. lis EXCHANGE ST.
December 10. d3w4
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To Let.


n TENEMENT In Franklin Street, containing
A rooms. Also one on Lincoln S., containing
rooms. Apply to s15. hac Mr.. NJ. LIBBY !.
Dec 20. e0dtf ir775 ~ so y A. SO Franklin St.
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To Let.

.S)I To Let,
THE Mechanics Library Room, by day or evening
Il on very reasonable terms, will seat from to
400. Apply 10 Charles P. Kimball or to the
subscriber aa = .tiln j. b THORNDIKE
Dec. 8. DIFF Superintendent.