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R>sk Advertisement.

Readers Of newspapers who habitually
omit to read the advertisements arc unwn'
tingly losing some Of the most interesting
portions. 1.-THE paper is stupid the chances
arc tha, the advertisements are not more 20:
ifit h bright, its advertising columns proba.
bly possess real interest. For, in the first
place, these columns are filed by hundreds
Of writers, each presenting in his own vein
n subject Of vital interest TO himself, and
compelled to seek breviiy and point while
The so-called reading matter 10 prepared by
a comparatively small number ofmen, who
do not always believe what they write,
much less feel keen interest in its accept.
ability. AMI do not always aim at brevity,
bu, sometimes are intentionally prolix. In
tho next place the advertisements really
represent a wider range of human opera.
tons than does the ordinary grade Of news;
nothing could he duller than many tele.
grams, and nothing brighter than many nd.
vcrtisemcnts For advertising has reached
its proper place in public estimation Of late
years, and II is now made a subject Of ear
nest study. Business men are beginning TO
understand that in advertising they are
practising the art Of the salesman upon the
whole public instead Of upon single indi-
vidual, and they study the art accordingly.
Ingenuity is tasked TO devise bits Of rhyme,
conundrums, Todd conjunctions Of the arti-
Gle OF hand with the latest matter Of pub
lie interest, anecdotes ending with advice to
buy your hats Of Hit, the halter. tricks with
types, and seductive stories which begullc
the reader into an advertisers store. Hence
advertisements are a curious index OF hu.
man character, being dull, verbose, pithy,
straightforward, polished, blunt, witty, or
the opposite, as their writers happen to be,
and In certain sense, advertisers arc wri.
,ers Of essays for prizes. for, upon the sup.
position that their business is conducted
with average sagaciiy, those who write the
best will win the largest prize Of public pat.
ronage. The most brief, most pointed,
and readers who would gather the best idea
of what is going on must not overlook the
columns Of small ype.-N Y. Evening
Gazette,
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-02-21

A man was on tri al for entering house
in Philadelphia, in the night time.
with intent to steal The testimony was
clear that he had made an opening sufh-
GENTLY large to admit the upper part Of his
body. and through which he protruded
himself abont half way, and, stretching out
his arm. committed the theft. Mr. Obiusti.
cate Brief addressed the jury: "What an
outrage! Looking terrified, and with out
stretched and trembling arins.} ] repeat,
what an outrage upon your common sense
!, is for tho States Attorney to ask ut your
hands the conviction Of my client upon
such testimony. The law is against enter
ing house and can man DO said to en-
ter house when one half Of his body IS
in and the other half out?" The jury
brought in verdict Of "guilty, rs to one
half Of his body, from the waist up, and
not guilty as TO the other half" The Judge
sentenced the guilty half to one years inn
prisonment, leaving il to tho prisoners OPP
ton, to have tho innocent halt cut of or
take il along with him.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-02-21
Saleratus
Is Aeknswledged tho Best In Use,
Always put up in pound packages,
FULL wEioHr.
Sold by Grocers Everywhere.
Importnnf 10 the afflicted.

DR. DOW continues 10 he consulted o. his Of
Ace Nos. 4? and Endicott street. Boston, on all
d,seaseso Of . PRIVATE OR DELICATE NATURE.
BY long courss OF study and practical sIperi.
sncs Or. Dow has nov the qualifications Of present.
ing the unfortunate with remedies that have never
failed 20 cure the most alarming cares OF Gese'.
vAos and SvpAths Beneath his treatment, all the
horrors Of venereal and impure blood, impotsn-
ey, Serotula 0onorrhes, Ulcep. Pain o. Distress
In the regions Of procrea tion. Inflammation OF the
Blsdde,snd kidneys, IIydroeels, Ab.cesses, Hu:
horrible symptoms attending this class Of disesse
sre made 20 become ~ harmless - the siup,ess
ailiugJ OF . child. Particular attention Eivsnto
the treatment Of SEMINAL wEAkSESs IN al Is
der Dr. bows treatment o few dsys OF Ieehe WI
be iurni,hsd with pleasant roou'' and ehsfso' TOT
board Moderate.
P.s Ladies' who are tFoublsd WIN sny I,sssss
recuiisy h, their systsm will Ind speedy fslisfsy
calling on DR.. DOW, ~ his once. So.s End'seo
street.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-02-21

Education helps men to do whatever
they have to do, much better than they
could do without It. The mind, the hand
the eye, must be educated that they may
assist each other. A well trained mind will
guide arigh, the judgement which must be
formed through the medium Of tho eye.
The eye controls the action Of the hand in
MI that il does in the accomplishment Of
anything that pertains To art or science.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-02-21

A crazy man was found at grindstone
sharpening butcher knife, and every now
and then examining the edge to SEQ if il
was keen.
.'wbat are you dong here!"
sDon't you see! Sharpening this big
Knife"
"Yes, but what are you going to do with
il when sharpened7"
ecu, old Ben Browns head oil, to be
sure"
"wha,, you WON'T kill him, will your"
"Oh, no, III cut his head of, and stick
], right on again, hindside before, Just to
let the old fellow look back upon his past
life III would take him all the rest Of his
life to review"
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-02-21

As illustrating the mixtures OF races and
religious in New York, . speaker At =
meeting in that city tho othsr night made
the following statement: @The Rev. Thorn.
as w. Hughes once found family in a
seven. by.nine cellar in the 4th Ward,
where the Catholic vile was counting her
heads and saying her prayers on her knees
before a picture Of the Virgin, while the
Chinese husband WAS propi,iating his pagan
deity with offerings OFFICE administered with
chopstieks, and the two little children OF
this strangely. a'sored pair were singing the
mission song:
Jesus loves me, this know,
FOR the bible tells me So"
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-02-21

"FISHER's COUGH DROPS" will. II tn
ken In season, break up any cough, and prevent
Conssnpt,on. II has, In many cases, cured the pa.
TENT when given up by the physician. and Is spec
tally recomme nded to those who are troubled with
nisht coughs, as IL insures sweet and refreshing
sleep.
Proprietors, GEo. q. GOODWIN & Co., Boston.
General Agents. Sold by all druggists. sp6nto
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-02-21
. ~..,., u.,,.,., u.s,.,n,.

A Natural and Rational Medietne.-."D
sTlOLES' LUNAR MIXTURE" has been used for
many years by ladies for all the peculiar diseases
and Irregularities incident to tho female system,
with the certainty OF success. produces no dis
tress or severe sickness, but acts With nature, In
restoring tho evacutations which exposure, sick
ness or hamilton have suppressed. Even In the
most extreme cases u never falls to restore the
monthly period In very few days. IL IL perfeetly
legitimate and should be In the possession OF ev-
cry lady. Sold only by tho proprietor.
TO guard against imposition. call on or send to
DR.. @. II. Sholrs, No. al Court street, Boston.
Erhe Doctor gives special attention to dis
eases of women, and patients can remain under
his Immediate caro- II they desire. Correspond.
ence solicited. Address, DR.. Z. ii. SllOLES, Ill
Court 81 Boston, Mass sp3mH
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-02-21

10 the Boston .4drerhser's report Of the
Brighton market we find the following:
There were nearly zoo from Maine, many
OF which were fair TO extra oxen. The
style Of cattle from Maine Of late is credit
TO the farmers Of that State. We know Of
several pairs Of oxen now in the hands Of
Massachusetts, feeders, which are said to be
doing remarkably well, unl which will by
and by he heard from perhaps N 'River
cattle. ."
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-02-21

Farmers win take notice that breschy
ssssn may b cured Of the bad habit by
cutting OF the eyslashes Of the under lids.
The effect Is the same ss sending Samson
to the barber. The authority for this staie-
men, 10 Samuel Thorns, the great breeder.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-02-21
HIGHLY IMPORTANT
RI FEMALES IN DELICATE HEALTH.

DIR. DOW, Physician and ssrseoa, Ne. : D Ko.
dcott street, Boston, 10 oonsults daily of al dIs.
teri, Or niiiaE Of The womb rlser Aibas, Sep.
pressioo, and vsAsr nsnstrual dsrssgssosn1. are
bow treated spon new physiological pfnctPles, and
speedy relief Enanntssd IN veg ~ days. -
nat most obstinsts complaints yislA undss " go
Ire aieted psrsen soon rsloiees In psrfset sss'n.
DR.. Dow has no dosbt hsd g1satsr eiI.rsses.s ~
any other physieisu In Bostes, asd hss. nnes
isis confined his whole sttsatiee tstns NV ~
private dissasss and Female Coo plsissA
N. BAH Letters must contain 0sf W
or thsy will pot 10 sasvsrsd.
once hoars iron a. .. tesr.H'
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-02-21
Special n Offices.
.J0cESOn,S C0fOrrh Snuff
AND TROCHE POWDER,

delightful and pleasant remedy In catarh. headache,
bad brvsh, hosrseness, asthma bronchitis coughs deal.
ness &c. and all disorders resulting nom COLDS In bead,
throat and vocal organs. This remedy does not "dry
up" Catarh, but loosens II frees the head 81 all
offensive matter quickly removing Had Breath and Head
ache allays and soothes the burning heat In Ca
tarrh Is 90 mild and agreeable In its effects that Il
positively cures without sneeIinEi Asa Tre-
che Powder, i Is PHEASANT TO the taste, and never
nauseates when swallowed, instantly gives to the TAroat
and FOCAL Organs delicious sensation OF cool
ness and comfort. Il the best Yoies Tonic In the
worh! TRY IT, Safe, reliable, and only IS cents. Sold
BY Druggists, mAiled free.
Address COOPER, WILSON 4 CO., Proprs, PAira.
Wholesale Agents, Geo. c. Goodwin Co, Rust Bros
Bird, Boston W. W. whipple Co.. Portland. ly&l
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-02-21
RRISTOL LINE.

The steamers Bristol and Providence having been With
drawn few weeks In order to renoyate and reh them,
the Bristol Line win first class fast propelers from
Brieto In counecton with Boston and Providence railroad,
exclusively r Freight shippers assured their goods
win be delivered with promptness and dispatch Mark
your goods "Bstol Line "shp Dy Boston and ProvdeDee
railroad For further inormation stenss and receipts,
apply at Company's 0ce No Old State House, Boston,
corner Washington and State streets The Bristol and
Providence viii resume their trips at an early day
GEO. sllIvERlCK,
Jan l. 1868 Freight Agent
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-02-21
In Bankruptcy

nBrMCT.OP MAINE. s.-This 3 to give
~ notice that second Meeting OF the Creditors
q Alsnscs Dunn Bsnkrvpt, vim y held st the
one. Of. D. fssssnden Esxistsr IN bankruptcy,
10 AID District q City Rooms Biddsiord 90 The
ssysrsssnsa cav I.eru.ryA D ises o'clock
section Of the BANKRUPT Acs Of March Ind !sC,
and that nird melting q sid creditors VIII %
held ~ NE sans place On the second day Of March
named Ia tho rwenty-siyth section Of aid Act.
~. ga. JOHN Q. scAANoN AsnSnss
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IMPORTANT TO FEMALES.

The celebrated DR.. DOW continues to devote
his entire time 10 the treatment Of ell diseases in
cidsut 20 the female system. An experience OF
twenty -four years enables him to guarantee speedy
and permanent relief In tho worst cases Of sup
preston and all other Menstrual arrangements.
HON whatever cause. All letters for advice must
contain a.. Uflee No. Q Endicott street, Boston.
n. B-Board furnished to those who Wish to re-
main under treatment.
Boston. June -. 1867. iryN
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-02-21
rurn.,,, Tic Dou,ourcux.

Or Un,r.rsai Neuralgia Piu, 10 safe, certain and
speedy cure for Neuralgia and all Nervous Disea.
ses Tho scvsrest cases are completely and per-
mAnently cured In . very short time. Neuralgia
In the face or head u utterly hanished In few
hours No FORM Of Nervous Disease withstands
its magic influence. IL has the unqualified appro-
val OF many eminent physicians. II contains
nothing Injurious to the most delicate - stem.
Sold everywhere. Sent on receipt OF 81 O and
street. Boston, Mass, Propristors.
Boston July 1, 1867. lyr23
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Jesusloves me, this ! know,
FOR the Bible tells me So"

A companion that is cheerful, free from
swearing and .curilous discourse. is worth
gold. We love such mirh rs does not
make friends ashamed to look upon one an.
other next morning nor men. that cannot
well bear il, to repent the money they spent
when they were warmed with drink. And
take this for u rule You may pick out
such times and such companions that yon
may make yourselves meuier for little than
q great deal Of money, for ats the compa-
ny and not the charges that makes the
FEAST
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-02-21
ITCH, ITCH, ITCH.

FoR CouaHs, Coins and CONSUMPTION try the
old and we'll known Vegetable Pulmonary
Balsam, approved and used by our oldest and
beat IAsseians and famiiiss for forty years past.
| Get the genuine, REED, CUTLER CO.. Drug.
gists, Boston, Proprietors. 3m5O
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-02-21

A good story IS teld of one OF the bag
gage masters at station between Worces-
ter and Boston, INT, good natured, droll
fellow, whose jokes have become quite
popular on the road. His name is Bill
A few mornings since, while in the per-
iormance OF his u,ies in changing baggage,
an ugly little Scotch terrier got in his way,
and no gave him smart kick, which sent
him over the track, yelping. The owner
Of the dog soon appeared in high dndgeon'
wanting TO know why he he kicked his
dog.
"was tina, your dos?' asked Bill in his
usual drawl.
"Cer,ainly j, was; what right have you
to kick him ?"
"lie's mad" said Bill.
sNo he's not mad, either said tho
owner.
"Wel,, I should be IL any body kicked
me in that way" responded Bill.
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General .adrerft sem e,sfs,
In Bankruptcy.

DIsrRICT or MAINE, ss.-Ths undersign-
Led hereby gives notice II his appointment 81
assignee Of Peletiah VI. Hobson OF standish. In the
aid District. who has been adjudged bankrupt.
upon HE ovn Petition. by The Distriet Court OF
aid District. JOHN q. ScAMMAN, Assignee;
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HOUSE AND LOr FOR SALE.

l-~o the LARGE double tenement
~ house on summer street. In bidds;
ford. known ~ the sPsirson Houss
rvill b sold a. bargain II spplysd
the various Corporations, and II ocoapisd BY four
families, 81 moathly rent Of twenty dollars
The lot 10 ssfasisstly large Dor another house
For further particulars inquire Of Thoe H. Cole
No. IOs Main st. {, or Of Nra sarah u. psirSon, NO
Hudson 81. Boston. -.
Biddsford, January 2, 1858 gW
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CV1HERI can gss the incest photographs
W A. MCKINNEY . Holds bOSv. who're
pictures Of ell kinds can BE- obtained ~ cheap o.
% any place n Biddseord 90 $500, aad warranted
20 BE- bstssr. No, l3i Main Street
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-02-21

Daniel Webster has the reputation Of
telling the following on ull proper occa-
sions: Father Scarf, the minister OF his
boyhood, in whose day il was customary to
to wear buckskin brccches in cold weather,
one Sunday morning in the autumn brought
his breeches down from the garret, but the
wasps had taken possession during the sum-
mer. and were having a nice time Of Il in
them. BY dint Of effort he got out the in
uuders and dressed for meeting. But
while reading tho scriptures to the congre-
CATION no felt dagger from one Of the en-
ragged small wasted fellows and jumped
around the pulpi, slapping his thighs. But
the moro he slapped and danced the more
they stung. The people thought him cru.
~, but he explained the matter by saying
sBrethrcn, don't DO alarmed; tho worl Of
the Lord Is in my mouth, but the devil is
in my breeches !" Webster always told II
with great ylee to the ministers.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-02-21
CersSts Gre - 81 s.s csses,

InSss VIE ~ 49, = "a ii disssE go :Iroeis
diSssssS o. svs0 ssss aso ssss' p's
hn : NJ nv supssts and has ior als 10 nsv sr-
usl. c.,isd - Iisscs sssssI oFdss sy.s,,. iss
M ~ 4 rsd damp Va
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General .adperttseasenfs.
BoWDolN COLLEGE.
Medical Department.

FACULTY OF MEDICINE
SAMUEL HARRIS, d D., President Of the Col.
JONI s. rESHEY. LID, Lecturer 90 Medical
Jurisprudence.
uRIEL r. DAM, Nd, Professor Of The The.
DRY and Practice OF Medicine.
WILLIAM C. ROBINSON. ND. Professor Of
Materia Medies and Therapeutics
CORYDON L. FORD, Nd, Professor OF Anal
&C CYRUS .. BR%cxETT, ND. Professor OF Chem.
WiLLiiM WlRkES GREENE, Md, Professor
OF Surgery. ,,
THO H. JEHETT, ND. Proiessor OF Obstst-
rjcs and Diseases Of Women and Children.
H. H. SEAYEY, Md, Demonstrstor OF Anal
omy.
fTThs Forty. Eighth Annual Courss Of Leo
lures In the Medical School Of Maine. Will COM
meDcs Feb. DO, 1908, and eontinas sixteen
weeks.
Circulars. containing full information, may BE-
obtained by applying 10 the Secretary.
CT. BRACKETT, Md, See'y.
brunswick, Jan. I, 1865. iva
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WHY SUFFER FROM SORES?

When By the use Of ARNICA OINTMENT, you can easily
be cured IL has relieved thousands from BurNs, Seaid',
CAagpsd Hands, SPrains, Cuts. Wounds, and every
complaint Of hs Skin. Try It, for u costs but 70 GENTS
He sure and AJAX for
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-02-21

IVY e. ~ costs but Is CENTS. fos sals ~ al drurysse
a. ,rri IS csuts to o. r. SEYMOUR Co, Boston, ant
revive boz by Nturu mail. Orsicspiyfs
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UoIe,. Arnica Ointment,
.plSuER,s COUGH DROPS. will, 4

For sae ny all druggists send your address and IS cts
to o. p. sEYM0uRS CO., Boston, MasS, and receive a
boz by return mail. Oct1ssply&3
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cArARRH CAN BE CURED,
Raeilar,s German Snuff.

Headache r,lieyei. and, 10 nc every disease OF 10
nose anil bad permanently cured BY The use me wen
kpovn remedy,
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Asrss espy 4 IL stsioA! sss.
Q Attest, GEORGE II. KNowLroN, Register.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-10-08
GOSHEN.

We had confidently expected tbat after the occurrence of the equinoctial storm we might look for change of weather, but as that event is supposed to occur about tho 2Oth, and seven days later it is still raining, We infer that tho storm Is perennial, and will last through the year Individuals who commenced painting their houses about tho 1st of September, have succeed eel in painting the blinds by carrying them under cover and should this weather con- tinue it will necessitate adopting tho s,ine course with houses, if painted at all.
 Tho cold storm of Sabbath caught us mapping, in other words the stoves in the church were not up, which necessitated holding the morning service i'll tho base ment, and so small was tho congregation, that the afternoon servi Co WAS omitted
 Two sons of the l.. to deacon Lewis Nor ton while recently on visit to their native place supplied the pulpit, the Rev. John Norton in the forenoon, and tho Rev. Robert Norton ir the aftcrnooon. Gould tine father have boon p3:mi5tei Go have iis tened to those discourses, wo think. he would have been constrained to exclaim ill the language of the pious Simeon: 'Now let thy servant depart in peace.
 Our enterprising black smith, Mf. Scoyille is building D new shop near the site of the old one, and has it nearly in- closed.
 A Grant club has lately been organlz ed containing the names oi some who have heretofore voted the Democfatic ticket.
 A transparency in an Indiana democrat ic procession was inscribed:
 "F,ank Blair, soldier, statesman, patriot, gior' ous pilot
 When Frank Blair was "soldier, de, mocrats denounced him-that he was eyel statesman, they have, until recently, stoutly denied-that he is '' patriot. his Brodhead letter disproves-and that he Is "glorious pilot, well, perhaps he is-' Pontius Pilate.-H. Post.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-10-08

Surratt-whom the Papal army was not strong enough to keep, nor Egypt dark enough to hide; whom United States Min isters hunted down, and Uaited States War vessel brought home-fads himself safer in Washington than on the Nile. He which he plotted the assassination of Abra- ham Lincoln, and the authorities have de- cided to await the action of the next Grand Jury as to whether he shall be arrested again.-Ifibune.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-10-08

A complaint was made by gentleman that he had been swindled by Q stock com pany. Why did you place any faith in the promise of receiving fifty per cent. per annum, for your money?" asked the judge. II didn't believe it" said the wit ness, "but I expected there would be time enough to find some one who did." This is the history of stock-swindling in a few lines.
 63 candidates have been admitted to the Sheffield Scientific School.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-10-08
Totals, 5l 62

SHARoN.-The beautiful residence oppo- site the hotel known as the Platt Place, has been recently sold to Mir. Dodd, of New York.
 Rev. Charles Reed, noted Presbyterian minister of Richmond, Va, has been spen- ing few days with his friends in Sharon. His father, the venerable Dea. Aaron Read, has been some weeks in town, and is ap- parentiy ill excellent health.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-10-08

A correspondent of the Hartford Times, signing himself "Victor," belied his name in failing to ''do' the Salisbury cave. Cause.-The got his pantaloons wet. The cave is reality and we'll worth visit. So say two young men of this city who thor oughly explored it last week. The first published account was little rose tinted, but as natural wonder the caee is really success.-H Post.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-10-08

wo learn from the World, that Demo cratic orator named Gallagher. undertook ta~ ta taik to B Democratic meeting in New 1p Tersay Ds Wednesday night, but had to give wav to ssthe roar of musketry and the up- roarious jubilance of the Democracy" " Couldn't have been our Gallagher. He could talk down battery of datllng guns.
 H Post
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-10-08

'Doliburg" is the name of Post Office, tho delivery lying partly in Barkhamsted and partly ill Hartland. The name was given by MT. Anson Tiffany, who is @ large manufactures of dolls in that place.