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Has to be used to make it sale and economical
These boilers have the capacity to use any num-
Der OF Watts desired. These together make the
most perfect and economical arrangement Tor
making Cheese ever introduced. 1t is economy
to buy the Best Apparatus to commence with,
II Won want to make Good Cheese and get the
HIGHEST Ptiee Manufactured and sold by
H. < T.. F. COOPER, WATERFOWL, n. y
At The meeting OF the Darvmans Association,
at Utica, January 8, 1868, the unanimous eN-
pres ell opinion Of tine factory men was that steam
had decided preference over anything else Tor
Chee,e Factories, TINT the PAN arrangement from
their rapid decay and large consumption ct llel
rendered IT unfit and that 10 dairyindn eau AFFORD
Ia n,ninta II the sheet iron and copper eli heaters
which have been pre- ed on The l,abli, with such
a..ur ace ot late. II L. + I.
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THE SUMMER SON

Monday, June ?9th,
per daV diunera, 81 children under 10, halt
price; between 10 aud II, ,hree-q quarters price
Feed Tor horse, 90 cts housekeeping per dtv
fl.2j per week, -.
Parties accommodated previous 10 hne %. Al
somewhat luMer rate
JOSEPH BAlltl.L.
RiIton VI lane - ISIS l2It
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GAO M 1 L Or E in 5
UNION PACIFIC
RAILROAD

Are now finished and in operation. Sixty mile
oftrack have been laid this spriug, and the work
along the whole line between the Atlantic and
the Pacific States is being pushed forward more
rapidly than ever before. More than twenty
thousand men employed, and it is not impos-
sible that the entire track, from Omaha TO Sacra-
mento, will be finished in 1869 instead OF 1870.
The means provided are ample and all that en-
ergv, men and money can do TO secure the COM
uletion of this
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ILLINOIS.
GREAT FIRE IN CHICAGO.


CHICAGO, Jan. 29-The fire in this city last
night was the most destructive that we were
ever visited with. The following is a list of
the losses:-J. ii. Birch, owner Of the build
ing from Nos SO to 43, Lake street, $500 600;
the building was erected nine wears ago at the
cost of $333OO0; insured S19O,C0l Griggs &
Co, proprietors Of the largest book store in
the West, $4,000; insured $4,000; Fiske.
Kirkland & Co., boots and shoes, $4,000 iu-
sured; Rosenfels Brothers. hats, caps and furs,
$4,000; insured $4,000; McDou al, Nicholas
& Abbott, wholesale dealers in boots and shoes,
S225,000; insured 100000; Schoenfield & Co.,
clothing, $4,000; insured S25, 900; Harwood,
Cartlege & Hourire, hardware, 100000 in
sured $4,000; Manning Brothers & Co., nos
tons, 100000; insured $4,000; Simon Straus,
furnishing goods, 10000; insured 100000 !;
Kellogg & Co., hats, caps and furs, $4,000; in
sured S35, 000 The above all occupied the
building of Mr.. Birch. Smaller losses were
entailed by other occupants of the building.
The damage done by the intense heat to the
building ON Lake street, directly opposite, will
probably reach $4,000.
: The following is list of the sufferers by the
second fire, which destl Dyed the building Nos.
to 26, Lake street:-Whitney & Co, boots
and shoes, $4,000; insured $4,000; Seymour,
Carter & Co.. hosiery, $4,000; insured S55,-
600; Carson, Pierce & Co., dry goods, 100000;
insured Morrill, & Hopkins, crockery, $500;
insured $25 1000; Foreman Brothers, clothing,
$4,000; insured $4,000; Mr.. Burnham Van
Setback, druggist, s225,0O0; insured 100000;
Keith, Wood & Co., dry goods, $4,000; in
sured $5O,0oO 9. III. Williams, hats, Gaps and
furs, $4,000; insured $4,000; G. N. Hender-
son q Co, wholesale boots and shoes, S125, 600;
insured Sl000 600; Annabel, Pierce & Co., cloth
Jug, $4,000; insured $4,000 The building
Nos. to ~, Lake street, was owned by II. A.
Kohn, Z. ID. Carmick and Baptise Sawyer.
The loss thereon is S3Q90G0; insured S225 200.
rect the above report of losses and insnTa noes
is, as all who have suffered canpot at present
be got at to obtain definite Information. and
the insurance men say they are not prenared
to give any information at all.
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AUGUSTA.
Railroad Matters.


Especial dispatch by International Line.l
AUGUSTA, Jan. 90 Early this morning
crowds were vending their way to the State
House, and when the debate on the Constabu.
larry was opened at II o'clock, every available
position was occupied.
DR.. Billings of Freedom (Republican) made
an earnest speech in favor OF the present law
and made an eloquent appeal in favor of tenn.
perance. He scorned the idea of going over
to the Democrats and in answer to the invita-
ton of the gentleman from Berwick to loin
their party, he said that he was reminded OF
the course that was pursued and the results
obtained before distinguished man now &C.
cupying the Presidential chair passed into the
arm, of the Democracy. The Inauguration
day service was an initiation not acceptable to
him, but a passport to the other side for those
tn 1t desired it,
Mr.. Hubbard of North Berwick (Democrat)
followed in an earnest speech. He occupied
the attention of the House in an endeavor to
defend his party from the imputati ton Of dis
ing his remarks to the question, and finally
yielded.
A motion was made and carried, that the
previous question be put. The speakers were
now confined by the rule to five minute
speeches
Messrs. Goss of Bath, Glidden of Newcastle,
and Dingley of Lewiston made short but earn
est speeches in favor of the Constabulary.
Mr.. Fessenden of Auburn also made short
speech, which was listened to with marked at
tention.
rvaa 1 o'nlnair nd mo n
eral disposition to close thu debate, and the
previous question was ordered. The amend
ments were voted down, and on the question
of repeal there were 100 in favor to 81 opposed.
The Portland and ogdensburg Railroad bill
as adopted by the Committee. requires two
thirds vote to secure aid from the city.
Vice President Hamlin was before the Com
mittee on Railroads ON matters connected
with the Piscataquis Railroad.
CUMBERLAND.
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THE wHIsKEY FRAUDS,

Owing TO the fact that the proximity OF dis.
Iilleries and rectifying houses has been one OF
the Chief sources OF fraud, il i updef>tood
thai the bill reported by the Commutee on
Ways and Means will contain a prov islon sim
liar to the oae IN force in Eng4aDd; lorc1ialhg
the licensing OF disiilleres situated within Z
C CERTAIN distance OF refining establishments.
THE CHINESE MISSION.
The nomination of Mr.. Brown has excited
surprise. as many did not expect the noAliaa-
ton of successor to Mr. Burlngame until
the latter either had presented his resignation
OF abandoned his post.
RUSSIA ANXIOUS ABOUT ALASKA
Baron Gerolt, the Russian Minister in COM
pany with Secretary Seward, called on Presi-
dent johnson this morning, and had an inter
view in relation to the Alaska purchase,
which, 1t is said, the Baron is anxious to have
contaminated according to agreement After
wards the President transmitted to the Senate
with view to its ratification, an additional
article to the treaty of navigation and com
merce with Russia of the 18th OF December,
1883, which additional article was concluded
and signed between the Plenipotentiaries of
the two Governments at Washington on the
9TH inst
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CONNECTICUT.
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION LARGE ArTI
ANCE OF PARTY MANAGERS.

DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION LARGE ATTEND
ANcE OF PARTY MANAGERS.
New HAVEN, Jan. 29.-The Democratic
State Convention assembled this forenoon in
Music Hall, aud like the Republican Conven-
ton at Hartford on the 18th, had driving
snow storm for an accompaniment. Many OF
the delegates came in last evening and the
snow had little effect upon the attendance OF
the Convention. The prominent Democratic
politicians of the State are present il large
numbers as they recognize the importance OF
shrewd management in the pending campaign.
Among them are VIM. ID. Bishop of Bridge
port, who wants to be Commissioner of Pat
ents, Collector Babcock OF this civ, formerly
a leading Wing and Republican, Judge Petit
bone of Simsbury, one of the oldest Democrats
in the State, and Messrs. Burr and Hammers.
ly of Hartford. r.s.,
The convention was called to order about II
O'Clock by Mr.. Gallagher If New Haven, Chair
man of the State Committee, and James TT
Olmstead of Stamford, was elected temporary
chairman. & A @&sa
Mr.. Olmstead made a speech of considera-
BILE length, saying that the country was on the
verge OF ruin, and that only a rising of the
Democratic and Conservative voters in their
majesty could save the country and the Gov
ernment 'iy
The Committee on Permanent Organization
then reported Hon. James T. Babcock of New
Haven, as permanent Chairman, with a Vice
President from each Senatorial District and
of Manchester, o. s. Hewitt of Preston, and
I. P. Appel of Newton, as Secretaries.
Mr. Babcock expressed his gratitude for the
honor conferred; alluded to the Democratic
successes of the past year; expressed his con-
viction that New Hampshire would soon be
added to the list of Democratic States; and
said that he did not despair even of Massa-
chusetts. AfEf
He had much to say of the Union and the
Constitution, and urged all conservative men,
irrespective of all former party affiliations, to
rally in opposition to the Republican party.
He was confident OF decisive victory in the
State next spring, and was equally sure that
the Democrats would carry the Presidential
election.
Gen. Grant was brave, aud very we'll in his
place; but he was not the man for Presi ent
He closed with sharp denunciation of the
principles and policy of the Republican party
and expressed his determination to labor until
the close of the Presidential contest for the
victory of the Democratic standard bearer
whether it should be Gov. English, General
Hancock, ExGov Seymour of New York
Pendleton of Ohio, or Attorney General Stan
bury.
Later-The convention made the following
nominations: For Governor, Gov. English and
all the other present State officers for re-eec-
ton. $50
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NEW YORK
SERIOUS ACCIDENT on THE HUDSON RIvEi
RAILROAD.

RAILROAD.
COLD SpRiSG. Jan 2S.--As the Cincinnati
cypress on TIE Hudson River Rail- Dad, which
I-lt New York at IL oclocl. this morning
:eacned point one nile north ct Coruwaa
station, II ran On a broken rail. The engine
baggage ana smoking ear passed over in safe
~, but five passenger cars ran on against the
rocks. tearing out the sides. They were all
filled with passengers, five or six of whom
We're injured, one badly cut in the forehead
and on the face; one man was hurt in the back
and another in the breast; none seriously.-
The train was delayed one hour.
IMPORTANT wHIsKEY CASE.
New YORK, Jan 29.-The case against John
Devlin, wholesale liquor dealer, charged with
frauds on the government, was com maneed
yesterday before Judge Benedic. in the Unit
ed States Circuit Court, Eastern District. The
District Attorney, in his opening statement,
sad ne could prove that the prisoner had de-
ffauded the government out of $500 00a, the
tax on $4,000 gallons OF spirits.
THE HISCOCK MURDER CASE.
ALBANY, Jan. 29.-In the case of Gen. Cole,
who is indicted for the murder of L. II. His
cock, a motion to quash the writ of certiorari
granted by Justice Wells was argued before
Justice Peckham, in the Circuit Court, to-day.
Judge Peckham announced that he would
render his decision tomorrow morning.
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Il U r o Z f
GREAT BRITAIN.

-- ~ - r. GREAT BRITAIN
LONDON, Jan. 28.-The martello tower al
Duncanno, near Wexford, Ireland, was at
tackled last night by body of Fenians. The
garrison fired upon the assalants, who, after
returning the fire, fed. No casualties are re-
ported.
Shaw, the Fenian, has turned Queens evil
denee. He positively Identifies Barrett as the
man who fired the fuse that caused the Clerk.
enwell explosion.
The following important news has been re
ceiyed from Annesley Bay: .t
dispatches from Senaie announce that the
expedition Is again in motion and forward
movement is commenced. The van has al
ready reached Gooma a native village some
twelve miles beyond this point General Ma
pier will Immediately put himself at the head
OF the column of advance and push ON to An
talo, the capital of the Tigre district"
BUGLE BLAST FROM GEO FRANCIS.
New YORK, Jan. 29.-The following is a
special telegram to the World, (no location
gHen) Jan %: am here all right. Have had
an immense oyation-Cedd Mile. failthe. Spoke
to the people to-day, was carried mile on the
shoulders OF nay friends. Shall stump Ire
Land. Derby quakes, but dare not stop me.
GEORGE FRANCIS TRAIN,
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WASHINGTON.
FINANCIAL.


NEW YORK, Jan. pa Washington special
says the Banking Committee have struck out
the sinking fund clause from the bill substi-
tuting legal tender notes for national bank
notes, and the bill, as it now stands merely
provides for that substitution. The further
consideration of the bill was postponed until
Thursday, but from what has been made
known it is inferred that majority Of the
committee are in favor of it in its present
form. This bill will, the friends Of the meas
ure assert, save to the Government about
S1S,0OO,000 per year.
EDMUNDs' IMPEACHMENT BILL.
Senator Edmunds' impeachment bill goes TO
the Judiciary Committee, will there undergo
close scrutiny, and will not probably be acfed
upon for some time. Nothing now on the stat
ute books provides for a case of this kind I'M
der which the provisions of the Constitution
may be carried out,
THE REVISED ARTICLES OF WAR,
The articles of war as revised by the board
OF army othcers have been read to the House
Military Committee, and will be reported to
Congress in few days for amendment and
approval, and then the board will 90 to work
on the regulations which are based on the ar
ticles and cannot be rrarranged until after the
adoption of the latter, Many important mod
itcations are recommended by the board. mar,
ticularly in the rules governing court martiaIs
"RIcHELIEU" RoDINsoN's RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. VIM. E Robinson will offer In the douse
to-day a resolution that the American subjects
now in British prisons on charge of Fenianism
should be released or tried forthwith, or that
the President should recall Minister Adams.
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mFaSISsIPPu.

CARRYING THE STARS AND STRIPES FROM vIcKs-
BURG TO WASHINGTON.
VIcKsBURG, Jan. 28.-Sergeant Gilbert II.
Estes, of Wisconsin, who made bet to carry
the stars and stripes from Vicksburg to WASH
ington, unarmed and without money, started
hence at II A. NJ. An immense crowd, head
cd by the Mayor. Council and many prominent
citizens with brass band, accompanied him
as far as the GraDt-Pemberton monument,
where they babe him farewell with good
Wishes SD "
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NE w ERaEY.
WHOLESALE INDICTMENT OF PRIZE F

WHOLESALE INDICTMENT OF PRIZE FIGHTERS.
NEW YORK, Jan. 29.-In The Hudson County
Court, yesterday, the Grand Jury brought in
bills of indictment against some fifty persons,
most OF them residing in this city, who have at
different times engaged as principals or sec
onds III prize fights in that county.
WAR ON OBSCENE LITERATURE.
Among the bills introduced in the State Sem
ate yesterday, was one to suppress all traffic
in obscene literature"
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& . NJ Nj E CIAI
Brighton Market.

Brighton Market.
BRIGHTON, JAN 49,
tmafkettor the current week: Cattle, 59s; Sheen
and Lambs, 3,262; Swine :.
2 PRICES: Beet Cattle-Extra S13 so a Il 90: first
quality SIP 90 q S13 90; second quality s11 so "a
sl2 90; third quality SO % a $l1 90.
5000, $3.50 a 30O -lEle - P'- T-'''
Mich Cows and Calves-s37. $50, $50, $s5 a 100.
Year ings $50 q 80; two year olds $50 q as; three
Western Fat swine-Liye u a Sc ay Ii; dressed o.
Prices OF Sheep and Lambs-In lots, 50 So So 90 "a
50 % eaeh extra 81 50 q $50, from to Sc b H.
Prices or Hides, Tall0w and Skins-Hides 8 "a 9lc
p ib Tallow7 a 73c p ID. Pelts size q 81 each,
Calf Skins 1Gc d ID.
RemarksWe find no improvement In the markes
ron last week. The principal supplies come from
the Northern and Eastern States and not for two
months shall We see many Cattle from the West
Prices remain unchanged, but there vas hardly as
quick a trade as last week -
Sheep-Receipts 1862 head from Albany
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state PRINTING and Binding

Proposals tor doIrR the printing and binding 10.
the State OF Maine oT ths ensuing year will be Ts
susts, until Tuesday. February 4th, at p o'elceb
r. NJ. ,.,- ,x.--
y. A FOSTER, Chalflhen.
Jsn21. div
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Hair Work.
$4,000 to Eoan.

pANDS, Curls. and Ornamental Hair Work done
- tooroef at No. 8 Congress Place.
Jan % DIM
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WEST INDIES.

ARRIVAL OF MADAME RISToRI
HAVANA, Jan. 29-Madame Ristori and Mr.
6 rau arrived here to-day on the steamer Eagle
They were received with great enthusiasm
and tonight serenads will be given to Mad
anne RiStori
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Reports ofthe state ofuaine,

which are acknowledged By all unpIejdieed MINDS
tn he TAI superior to any published by any other
agency IN the country.
OI ths general merits OF our system We deem II
useless TO speak, having had a long acquaintance
with the trade OF this City, and our work pisee IL
the Counting Rooms OF the principal Merchants FOL
so many years. that lie value IL generally aeknoHl-
edged, and O"r reputation. trust, so well estab-
lished, a. not TO require any extended notice
In establishing an Office In this City We have bur
carried out our intention o. meeting the wants OF
the business men in all parts OF the country and
them We appeal 10 sustain in our enterprise,
promising them ia return most unremittng ex-
ertions 10 obtain the latest and most reliable inaTa
tion OF the standing OF their customers whether IA
this State, or the more remote parts the country
The general management vi the offee will be ia
connection with our Boston I0eacy, and condded 70
parties Wen known here, and having the entire conf
dence or The community. Our Office will be founi
open during all business hours and gentlenany and
attentive clerks in attendance, ready TO explain our
system AMI give any desired information; and vi
respectfully Invite ALL whether subscribers OF not 70
call and examine system, and test the reliability
of our reports.
j. NJ. BRADSTREET & SON.
Portland, Jan. -, 1868. tagillw
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Cambridge Market.

CAMBRIDGE, Jan 9s.
Receipts-Catle. 707; Sheep and Lambs 4 ,05a
Horses, =; Swine, 30; Calves, -. =
PRICES. Eeef Cattle Extra, So 90 "a IA %: frs;
quality $l2 so 1895 second quality, Sf1 80 a IL 90
S2o1, $3.50 q $500. i''iH'' wv
Mich Cows and Calves from s37. $50, SO. SIS a
? 100. ~ go Wv =
Yearli4ss $40 g 30; two years old $50 q IS; thres
Prices OF Sheep and Iambs-In lots, So 50. So OF
10. y v
Spring Lambs, 90 q 900. Veal Calves, none.
Prices OF Hides, Tallow and Skins Hides q 81,
Y ~; Tallow g TIC p h.; Pets s7s q / 90 eac6
Calf Skins Ice D h.
. Remarks-Cattle from the Northern States wer;
tar but not 50 many extra last week. the number
Is a SO l7S head less. The market was decently ac
i've al last week prices. Amongst the Cattle brought
IN were some that have commanded little notorie
", having, been exhibited last season at tie Gler
House, White Mountains We understand that The,
were raised there-thev were called the White Noun.
tain Cattle. Ihe pair were sold by j. s. Richards OF
Tor S50O; they were very extra Cattle.
Sheep- Receipts somewhat larger than last week
with good share of extra Sheep. The demand con
tnues fair
Poultry-Extra 10 q zoe; prime II a 1sc; good II
q 1897 poor to medium IL g 15c.
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WANTED.
Who Wants Business /?

WE are Offering the best Inducements now for
w one smart man IN each town In the United
States to canvass tor US with ana useful in
vention which is needed in almost every house and
business place throughout the country. Demand
large and steadily increasing. Warranted 80 cents
profit on every 81 received. f'.
Write your name and address plain, giving name
of Town wanted, also name of County and State.
Address with three red stamps.
UNION NOV CO..
jan39iw West Buxton, Me.
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Amount or surplus, Jan lat, ists, 20s ,s63 n
s5o9, 800 Il
ASSETS.
Cash on hand and in bank $50 90
Bank Stocks in the City OF York, par val.
$40 600 90, Market Value 5000
40 Bonds and Mortgages on Property in
Cities ofN. York and Brooklyn, mostly
dwellings worth in each case 70 $50
per ct. more than amt loaned thereon i26,S5O 60
Loans ON Demand, fully secured 5000 90
Bills receivable tor Inland Insurance, 1894 25
Amount with Agents, ~ s,94G "a
Premiums in course OF collection, 2,5ls "A
Interest accrued but not yet due, 1,4cs IS
City of New York Tor over paid taxes, 3GI3 o.
U. s. $40 Treasury Notes, s2s5, 900, mar
ket value, $50, 4is so
s5O9, 1867 Il
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Notice.

TNHANhiNG the public for THEN liberal Patronage
Tor the past year, shall continue IN The samS
business at the old stand, and all goods IN my liEs
snail Dc sold As cheap can be bought elsew here
L. 4. CLEANkS,
Bridston, January 20, 1865. jaD23ilw