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M paar,s Explanation.

Hon. John A. Poor, in communication
ouhlisbed in another column, treats our Au-
pusta correspondent Damon" rather cavalier
lv-whether iudiciousy or MOI will appear
wbsn we have shown that he entirely Ignores
the point made by Damon, and is himself,
for once, not swell informed upon the subject
on which he writes"
The ease is simply this: Mr.. Poor, in articles
heretofore published, has attributed the re-
narkable decrease in the number of scholars
returned by the proper town officers to want
Of fidelity on the part of those officers in per-
forming their duty. His reasoning il, tha' lor-
Inerly, when the bank tax was apportioneu u
the different towns on the basis OF the NUMBER
Of scholars, there was an incentive to return
the full number, but now, when the stare
school fund amounts to but trihe, while the
amour. to be raised by towns has been increas-
ed. there is a temptation to make the returns
as small as possible. "Damon" pointed out
Mr.. Poor's fallacy by calling his attention to
the fact that the amount required to be raised
by towns is based not upon the number of sctol-
ars, but upon the number of Inhabitants "a cord
ing to the census of the State, by which
Representatives to the Legislature were
last apportioned." Mr.. Poor, we infer,
imagines that the law of 1868, which increased
the per capita school money which the towns
must raise, also changed the basis of the tax
from scholars to inhabitants; but such is not
the case, as he viii see by referring to the Re-
vised Stautes and previous laws. Hence his
whole theory falls to the ground, and his reply
to Damon cannot be made satisfactory by
pleading a typographical error. The consid-
erations governing town officers in making
their returns would not bs changed il the tax
were increased to $40 for each i,habitont.
MIR Poor, who "has done the state some SER
Woe" and is probably the most accomplished
statistician within its limits, is equally unfortu-
nate In another of his ill-Dstured statements
BE says that the Press has not published any of
the discussions on this 'question of serious mo-
nent to the whole community" and thereupon
cooliy proceeds to give the figures which,
through the courtesy of the Superintendent Of
Common Schools, we were enabled 10 lay be-
fore our readers and discuss in advance of auy
other Journal in or out of the State!
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-31

SUPREME JUDICIAL CoURT.-It will be no.
ticed by the order which has been promulgated
by Judge Tapley, and which will be found in
our column of special notices, that at the Jan
uary term of the Supreme Judicial Court, ca
ses for trial will be taken up commencing al
No. 400. This order meets the views of the
members of the Par as it affords an opportu'
nifty for cases to be tried that are so tar along
on the docket they could not be reached if the
usual course was pursued of commencing al
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PUBLIC OPENING.-We take pleasure in an
nouncing that the Portland Light Infantry
are to throw open to the public their new and
elegant Armory, in Old City Hail. on New
Years afternoon, and until 9 o'clock in the
evening. The Portland Band, with their
usual generosity, have rendered their services
for the occasion. The members of the City
Government are invited to be present in the
afternoon. A special invitation is extended to
the ladies'. to call.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-31

Tennyson has written very complimentary
letter to Miss Jennie McCraw, Of Ithaca, ac-
knowledging the honor conferred upon him by
that lady in having wrought upon the Univer-
sity bells the celebrated lines from "In Memo
RAM"
"Ring In the valiant man and free:
The larger heart: the kindlier hand;
Ring out the darkness OF the land,
Ring in the Christ that is to be-"
A Washington correspondent says that the
decision of the supreme court on the legal
tender act is expected toward the close OF JAN
uary. There are good reasons for believing
that it will not be declared unconstitutional.
The court will probably stand five to three for
constitutionality, and at the worst four to four.
1t is also expected that the majority will only
defend it as q war measure; hence further
issue of currency in time of peace would be
unconstitutional.
Rhode Island is moving to abolish the prop
erty qualification Of the right of suffrage in the
State constitution.
Chicago is being tickled with talk of a pro-
ject to extend the Grand Trunk railway from
Ridgway near Port Sarnia, through Michigan
to that city, a distance of 250 miles.
1t is very complimentary to the Massachu-
sets State Treasury that Mr.. Auditor Wilder
is able to say, that "for sixty years, since the
defalcation OF Treasurer Skinner, there has
never been dollar lost to the Commonwealth; i;
nor any delay in the payment of its oblisa-
tions; nor any trouble with the banks where
our funds have been kept on deposit"
1t now appears that Mrs. Augustus Dickens
,,o{n but Jio1 frap
dose of morphine taken to ease the pains of
neuralgia. She had prepared Christmas
dinner, aud was expecting company at her
house shortly after the medicine was taken.
She was not in desperate circumstances, but
had inherited from her father property enough
to give her comfortable support.
All that is positively known as to Grants
cabinet is that the General has declared that
he will not give JEFF. Davis position as has
been suggested to him.
A story is current in Italy that u formidable
conspiracy is on foot among the Fenians to in
wade Scotland and revive its monarchy in the
person of one Robert Stuart who claims to be
of the royal line of that name; and rumor fur
ther says that Irish Americans aud Scotch
gentlemen are said to be in constant and mys-
terious communication, subject, however, to
the keen espionage of British detectives.
The next census is to be taken in 1870, and
as that is only year off it is thought to be in
cumbent on this Congress to make appropria.
tions and enact such preliminary laws as
may be necessary in the premises. 1t may,
however, be left to the Forty first Congress to
do this, if it is decided, as now seems probable.
that that body shall meet i'll March.
Mr.. George NJ. Gage, formerly principal of
the Normal School at Pennington is now at
the head of the Minnesota State Normal
School and has just passed through the first
term of three months with great credit, as az.
pears from the local papers.
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pIscArAou1s COUNTY.

A Parkman correspondent of the Piscata.
quis Observer. says,"a little of the romance
Of life did transpire here recently. A right
smart young mau by the name of AIarcellus
undertook to court the piettiest girl in town
The girl (Emma) favored his suit, but the crue1
father objected scoldei, stormed, raved, swore
and threatened. Nevertheless Marcellus per-
sisted in paying his attentions to the blooming
Emma. Marcelus had served his country on
board battle-ship, and had learned that noise
never killed q courageous marine. The moth
er of the damsel favored his suit, and he1
brother manfuliy took his part. In due time
Marcellus and Emma were married, as hope
all true lovers will be. The father of the
young bride has sued Marcellus for tea, cake
horse-baiting, aud several breakfasts consum-
ed at his various visits to Emma, to the
amount of some $9O Cheap enough, too, nc
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"Tall oaks from little acorns grow,

"Tall oaks from little acorns grow,
Large streams from little fountains fow"
Seven years ago the Plantation Bitters were
but little known. To-day there is not nook
or corner of our land where they are not found
and used. The sale has reached the enormous
number of Five Millions of Bottles annually,
and it is constantly increasing. 1t only shows
what can be done with really good medicine,
and systematic course Of making it KNOWN
Perhaps no medicine in the world was ever so
deservedly popular as the Plantation Bitters.
Go where you will, among the rich or poor.and
you will always find these Bitters in use-
Their merit has become an established fact,
and we cordially recommend them in cases OF
dyspepsia, loss of appetite, chills and fever,
headache, &C., Sc.
MAGNOLIA WArER.-Superior to the best
imported German Cologne, and sold at halt
the price. dec29.e 9.eodSw1w.
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EDITOR PREss.-In justice to one of the par
ty arrested in my store, allow me to correct in
part the account given in your columns of
this morning. The young man Donohue was
no party to the affair, and took no part in the
assault made upon me by Shields. Donahue's
only mistake was in being found in bad COM
pany. Please make this correction and do ius-
tice to one innocent of the charge
Yonrs truly FL. w. RIPLEY.
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state News.
ANpsoscoGGrN COUNTY

Zenas Whitman of East Auburn says he has
in hiss possession a Jersey COW, from four
quarts of whose milk he obtained one pound
six ounces of butter. The cow was giving at
the time four quarts per day. He used two
entire milkings of mornings milk.
The Lewiston Journal says Mr.. Mark L.
Kno wilton, who was injured in Col. Bradley's
FIGURING Mill last week, is reported as doing
well, with fair prospect of a speedy recov-
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SPIRITUALIsT DANcE.-There was very
pleasant party at Congress Hall last night. 1t
was one of those occasions that seem more like
than public ball room. Everybody seemed
to be enjoying themselves, and we have no
doubt that these dances may be continued
through the winter with profit to the Society
and great pleasure to the participants
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Portland and Vicinity.


SPECIAL NOTICE COLUMN.
Court Noticed. W. Fessendeu.
One Price-C. w. Wingate.
Cards-Portland Light Infantry.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Deering Hall-Edmund Coles Theatre.
AUCTION COLUMN.
Wolf and other Robes-E. NJ. Patten g Co.
Revenue Schooner Sunnyside-F. o. Bailey.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
New Art ,llery-Ha'e.
Fairbanks Scales-Fairbanks, Brown g. Co.
Cough Candy-Dr. A. L. Norcross.
To Farmers aud Fruit Growers.
Annual Meeting of P. b. & NJ. Steamboat Co.
Reliable Business Partner Wanted.
Tenement to Let. II Myrtle Street
Rooms to Let with or without Board.
Situation Wanted-R. L Charles.
70 Wbom 1t may Concern-G. M. Chadbourn.
Schooner tor Sale-Lyman. Son & Tobey
Tenements to Let-J. c. Woodman, Jr.
Boarders Wanted.
ADMINISTRATORS Notiee-Ermina M, Robinson,
Probate Sotices-John A. Waterman
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after January /, the rates on the lines of the
Montreal Telegraph Company will be reduced
more than fifty per cent. The tariff from
Portland to Montreal, for instance, is now 80
cents for the first ten words and five cents for
each additional word. After the first of jan
uary it is to be 40 cents for the first ten words
and two cents for each additional word.
The tariff to every Office between Portland
and the boundary line will be % and instead
of 80 and cents as at present
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MARRIED..

In this city. Dec. 2a by Rev. A. W. Pottle, Fred
A. Drinkwater and Miss Susan j. Delano. both OF
Purtand.
In Yarmouth Dec. 90 by Rev. H. A. Hart, DR..
Henry G. houshton, OF New York. and Hiss NJ. Ella
daughter OF Tnos Pratt, Esq OF Yarmouth
In Topsham, Nov. 8. DwInel Powers and Sarah E.
Foy.
In Phillips, Dec. s. NJ SewaIl Kelley of Bath, and
Ju ia f. Sherburne, of P.
In Bath, Dec. 2 Seth E. Rogers OF Freeport and
Miss Eugenia q. Tibbetts, OF Bath.
Sarah w. stevens.
In Greenwood. Dec. 90 Edward W. Pendley and
Abbie f. Richardson.
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The members of the Portland Light Infantry take
this opportunity to return their thanks to Gen. Hob
son, Capt, Deering, Mr.. Haines, the Proplietors Of
the Saco and Biddeford Houses Mr.. John Pass, Mr.
Yates and the citizens Of Saco and Bdde!ord eener-
ally, for their kindness and attention to the Com
pany oil the occasion of their late excursion.
Per Order. j. D. WILLIAMS Clerk.
Portland. Dec. 81. 1SGS. dit
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Gov. BRowNLow says that East Tennessee
is unit for seeding from the rest of the STATE
and setting up in life for itself. The examnle
set In the division OF the Old Dominion has
proved infectious. There is talk of diyidino
Texas into three or tour States, of making
New York city Independent of the Empire
State and of dividing M chgan and construct
ing an independent State out Of what is known
as the pennsular. .a'-
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Notice..

s The Carriers OF the "PREss" are not allowed
to sell papers singy or by the week, under any
cumstances. Persons who are or have been, receiv.
ing the "PREss" in this manner, will confer tav-
er by leaving word at this office.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-31

SLEIaHlNa.-The upper part of Congress
street was quite lively with fast-fving sleighs
yesterday afternoon. We heard, in connection
with the same subject, that there were several
runaways in the morning, and one horse went
down Brown street like fash of lightning
with the shaft of sleigh attached, but was
"paused in his mad career" without injury to
himself or others.
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One Price =

The subscriber has determined to close the old
year and begin the new with the adoptioa OF One
Price System in business. just received, large ad-
di ions in stock OF
Watches, Jewelrv, silver and Plated
Ware!
These goods offered at a fair (one) price, and
the public can rely upon representations.
q. W. WlNGATF,
dec31d1wsN Opposite the Falmouth.
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United States Distric, Court.

DECEMBER TERN-Fox, j., Presiding.
WEDNEsDAY.-In Bankruptcy.-m LII the case OF
Benjamin c. Gay the evidence was about all put In
The arguments will come off Thursday morning.
Smith &, Reed. Shepley s. Strout
Davis & Drummond
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MADAME PARErA-RosA's CoNcERT.-The
sale of tickets for this concert will commence
tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock in Paine's
Music Store. We need not tell our readers
who Parepa is? The mention of her name is
enough. Mr. Levy as cornet player may not
be so well known here, but we can assure our
readers that he is without rival on his favor
lite instrument. The other talent engaged is of
high order, and our readers may expect mu-
scal entertainment of surprising excellence.
We have reasons to expect we shall see bril-.
liant audience in our City Hall on the evening
of the fifth of January.
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WE have just received new lot of "Smash-
ed up Locomotives" Games of Authors, Hu-
morous Authors, Checkered Game Of Life, and
new pictures for Zoetropes Gust out) Also, a
new lot of those beautiful bead, hanging bas-
kets, work stands, &c. We are offering the
balance of fancy goods and toys at store No. 80
Exchange street at reduced prices till Janu-
ary 1st.
CHAs. DAY, JR., & Co.,
2t "a & 80 Exchange st.
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THE Alpbas had another of their delightful
Assemblies at Lancaster Hall last night. We
have heard a rumor that before the course is
finished, there will be an entertainment given
that will mark an e.a in dances
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-31

CAPITAL PUNIsHMENT.-A valued CORES.
pondent, who believes in the death penalty
and who thinks that crime has been more
rampant in Maine since its practical aboli-
ton, suggests that the Legislature submit to
the several towns the question whether the
penalty shall be fully restored or whether il
shall be formally eliminated from our crimi-
nal coda
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-31

THEATRE.-There was about the usual at.
tendance at the performance last night, per.
haps trife better than the previous evening
but not such an audience as is customary. The
Lancashire Lass" the party by the name o.
johnson, Spotty, and Mr.. Jellick, together
with Kate, were all, seemingly, doing then
best to entertain the spectators while we were
present. Tonight the Lancashire Lass" will
be repeated, and We hope that the management
may have substantial recognition of the fact
at the hands of the public.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-31

PERsoNAL.-Charles H. True of Augusta,
formerly of the Portland Star, has established
himself in Vermillion. Dakotah Territory
where he is one of the publishers of a weekly
sheet, called the Dakota Republican.
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Supreme Judicial Oourr.

OCTOBER TERM.-TAPLEy, j., PRESIDING.
WEDNEspAY.-The court came in at o'clock, and
after hearing some motions, &C., adjourned to Fri
day, January 1st at O'Clock, at which time the
rehearing will be had in the case OF Montne " Per-
kns & ais.
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Bachelors Hair Dive.

This splendid Hair Dyefs the best in the world
The only true and perfect Dye-Harmess, Reliable
instantaneous. No Disappointment. No ridiculous
tints. Remedies the i'll effects oI Bad Dyes lnvig-
crates and leaves the hair soft and beautiful black
broWn. Sold by all Druggists and Pertumsrs; and
properly applied at Bachelors Wig Factory is Bond
street, New York. tan14aNd1v
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SPECIAL INvTATIoN.-All past aud honora-
ry members, with their ladies, of the Portland
Light Infantry, are invited to attend the OPEN
ing and inspection of the new Armory, on
New Years afternoon, at 2:3O o'clock.
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CUMBERLAND CO.,

Sup. Jud. Oct. Term, 1868.
1t is Ordered that at the term Of said Court to be
commenced upon the 2nd Tues lay OF .Janua y, 1863
the trial list # actions shall commence with actor
now numbered 40a, and extend to the end OF The
dock as they may be found actually TORI trial an,
this order Is passed with the vice and concur
renee of the Judge assigned to hold sal term
ID. w. FESSENDEN, Clerk.
Dec 81 d2wsN
Advertiser Copy.
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FOREIGN PORTS


Sid I'm Hong Kong Oct 49, brig Madawaska Fowls
Ar at BOm5ay 29th inst ship TempIar, Rogers, fm
In port 2ist. ships Garnet. Brard, for New York /;
Idaho, Murphy, and Matterhorn, Curtis tor rice
At Smyrna SOtb ult, brig VIM Robertson, Reed, ior
Boston DAYS
At Batavia 2d ult, slip Jennie Eastman. Getch-
Francisco.
SID I'M BeyiOut 24th ult. barque signal, Smith, for
sd I'm Messina 10th inst, barque Volunteer, Blats,
Tor Boston.
Ar at Malaga 9th inst, brig Martha. Stone. New
AT Gibraltar lst inst, har1ues I X Weldon, Wei
den; from Marselles tor New York, wtg wind: Denl
Webster. Niekerson, Tor Cadiz do: barIue ReiDa del
Sud, Cobb from Leghorn for New York.
-, Ar at Aspinwan 18th inst, ship Molocka, Haw-
Ar at s. john. NIB, 2i'h inst schs J Miller, NIL
Ter, Portlandi 25th. Frigate Bird, Gale, do; Geth,
brig VIM Gordon, Campbell, do; sehs Anna CurTier.
Peck; kedron, Lake, ana Duke OF Newcastle, Fin
ley, do; Frank Nellie, Eean. RoCkIand.
additional per steamer Austran.l
Ar at Liverpool 18th, North American, Isl HILL I'm
Cid 10Th. otaqo, Thorndlke, Akyab.
Ar at Deal 18th, Ocean fee, Jarvis, IRON n York
TOR London, land proceededl; Devonsnre tom Dun
kirk f,r savannah land agchored.)
Sid i'm Newport I4tb Ella Norton Nichols. Tor
San Francisco; Saml Larrabee, Thompson for New
York.
AT at Batavia Oct % Antelope. Hill. Newcastle.
Calemtta-Went to sea from Saugor Nov IS, Cas-
tine, Thurston, Bombay.
AT at Gibraltar i6tb inst, Albert Herman, from
Ahcanle. (and cid Tor New York;
Ar at Hayre l4th ult, Chas Poole, Sherman, Mo-
bile; 18th, Lady Besslngton, Adams, New Orleans.
Ar at Flushing 10th INST, Medora, Reed, Buenos
Ayfes.
Sid 18th. q Blanchard, Blethen, Callao; 18th.
Carlton, Trecartin, Havana
SPOKEN.
Nov g, lat 3 n, Ion II W. baraue Celeste Clark fu
st John, NIB, for Hew Zealand.
Dec 10. lat 70 Al lon 81 90, sch Frank Palmer from
Mexico Tor New YORK.
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married woman. Committed to Jail In default of
$500 bail for his appearance before the Superior
Court IN January.
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OYsTERs.-To-morrow is New Years Day,
and H. Freeman & Co., No. 1O1 Federal ST..
can supply parties with the most delicious vir-
ginia oysters that have been brought to this
city for years. Bring your can, or get one
there, if you have none.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-31

THOSE in want of an opera glass, either for
a present or for their own use, will do well to
buy now. The remainder of the lot will be
sold at the same prices by G. Fl. Farley No.
4. Exchange St.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-31

Hon. CHARLES A. WAsHBURNE, late Minis.
ter to Paraguay and family are at the Fal-
mouth House.
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Striking, astound ng, are the effects produced by
Cristadoro's Hair PreseIvative and Beautifer. BE
the hair ever so wiry, coarse and unmanageable by
brush and comb, in week this article viii render
it flexible, lustrous. and inclined TO curl.
Sold by all Druggists, and applied by all Hair
Dressers. Mandatory No 6s Maiden Lane. Prin-
cpal Depot No Astor Hon Q. dc 1eod&eowlmsN
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gR- First Page To-doy-Spiritualism in
Court, a novel case at Bath; Letter from New
Hampshire; The Condition'o OF American Ship
ping; Varieties
Fourth Pdge-Tha Death of the Year; SIN
gular Iucident Of the War; Choosing fhysi'
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CRosMAN & Co. are selling off the balance
of their holiday goods at cost.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-31

DIR. BENNETT, room % q. s. Hotel, is curing
all manner of disease without medicine
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-31

other colu mn that his store is now well stocked
with splendid and useful articles which ht
sells at most reasonable prices. And we be
lieve him.
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ATTENTION is invited to the sale of furs and
robes at auction at E. NJ. Patten & Co.'s this
afternoon at 8 o'clock .-
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DIR. CARPENTER,
Can be consulted FREE at the U. S. Hotel few
weeks longer upon BLINDNESS, DEAFNESS, Ca
TARRH and all diseases ofthe
Eye. Ear, Throat and Lungs.
Dec 0-dtfsS
Cristadoro's Hair DYE
Cristadoro's Hair Preservative

To Art we owe thousand graces;
Improving Nature no disgrace Is.
81, as gray hair don't Please the eye,
Use CFistddoro's Mdichless DNe
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BANK DIvIDENDs.-The banks In this city
have declared the following semi-annual divi-
dends, free from Government tax, payable on
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-31

AT 3Oth, sch Frank Barker. Reed, Rockland.
CID 3Oth, barqUe Peter Creiar, (Erl GaTviD, Port
Iand' sehs M $ hathaway, Cole, Surinam; Island
GLOUCES PER-Ar 10th, schs Ocean, Grant, from
Portland for Boston, Martha, Credrord Boston TOR
kennebnnk.
PORTSMOUTH Ar 26th sch Gushing Donnell
York, Ne.
Ar 26h brig Natbl Stevens, Saunders, NewbrFx,
sch Harp. Blake Eastport.
Ar 2Sth, sch Lvonia, Newman Calais
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EDWARD .. SWEET,
w "A II @ H M A X Il IS ,
10 MIDDLE STREET,
FOX BLOCK.
Fine Watches OF all descriptions made to or.
der. NOISE ydSmsN
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MY wife, Sarah t. Chsdbourp, hlv ng left nv
vi bed and board wit bout my consent, tbs is 10
caution all prrs against harborng or trusting hCr
on my a count as shgu pay no debts OF her COM
tracing af er this date.
G.. NJ. CHADBoURN.
Sebago, Dec "a, 1868. w3w5Ss
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A BOOk.keepeI
To whom it may concern ,

XTH0 has had some years experience would Ike
~ to communicate with arties wishing to bire--
Address Il. l.. CHARLES, Portland Gc3ld2ws
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Card.

Portland, Dec. 81, 1888. dit
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Tennyson has written very complimentary
letter to Miss Jennie McCraw, of Ithaca, ac-
knowledging the honor conferred upon him by
that lady in having wrought upon the Univer-
sity bells the celebrated lines from "In Memo
RAM"
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A RRLI ABLE busile ess man with capital Of
a $1,000, to a so"ale himself with the advertiser
In safe and rohtaole business well established and
VIII bear investigating. To a man now ont OF busl-
ness this is an excellent opporiuDItv Address
business" Box 2l5s, r. . Boston, Mass.
December 81. d1ws
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A true copy of the original order.
w3w53 Attest: EDWARD X. s SrAPLES, Register.