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LOUISIANA.
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS

NEW ORLEANS, June 1.-The military are
still under aras to-day although much less ex-
element is apparent.
Resolutions were adopted in the Senate YES
terday that the roll furnished by the military
Commander be called and those who can take
the constitutional oath be admitted to appear
on the minutes as simply that the roll be
called emitting the words "the military COM
mander," which are in the resolutions as
adopted.
Objection was made but was choked off by
the previous question.
The Democratic members objected to the re-
ception of Mr.. CampbelPs vote.
Faint conclliatory overatures were mada to.
day, the Democrats taking the initiative.
A joint resolution ratifying the l4th amend
ment was adopted
Twelve Democratic members of the House
were sworn in to-day.
Another effort to have the House oroanizod
according 20 the roll of the Commanding Cen
era failed.
Several Democrats presenting themselves to
be sworn were informed that their seats are
contested, they being previously ignorant OF
the fact.
The bill appropriating $4,000 to defray ex-
penses was passed.
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WASHINGTON.
BILL TAXING U. s. BONDS. ETC.

WASHINGTON, July 2.-The Committee on
Ways and Means reported to the House to-day
the following BILL in obedience to an order Of
the House, saying, however, it is contrary to
their best judgment They reserve to them.
selves their rights as members of the House to
oppose in every possible way the adoption of a
measure which they regard as hostile to the
public interest and injurious to national char
acter: 49,.
A bill to authorize an internal tax on the in
terest of bonds and other securities of the
United States.
Be 1t enacted, &c. That from and after the
passage OF this act there shall be levied, col
lected and paid tax of 10 per centum on the
amount OF interest hereafter due and payable
on all the bonds and securities of the United
States; to secure the collection of said tax the
amount of interest hereafter paid on any bonds
or other securities of the United States bear
ing interest at per centum, shat be at the
rate of only 10 per centum, and bearing in
terest at the rate of per centum, shall be at
the rate of only 4 $40 per centum; if bearing
interest at the rate of 3 per centum shall be at
the rate of only 27-10 per centum per annum
No higher interest than is here prescribed shall
be paid on any bond or other security of the
United States now outstanding or authorized
to be issued on condition of any such bonds or
other securities, all laws and parts of laws to
the contrary Notwithstanding.
CUSTOMS RECEIPTS.
The receipts from customs for the week end
ing June 3Oth were $3055. 189.
GEN. BUTLER's IMPEACHMENT REPORT.
Gen. Butler has completed his report in be-
half OF the impeachment managers, who have
not read 1T in formal meeting. They NAV do
SO tomorrow, in which case it will be sent to
the House without delay.
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E u r. . p e d.



LONDON June 2-General Sir Robert Ma
pier arrived in this city this morning An i'm
mense crowd was assembled at the railroad
depot to welcome him, and on his appearance
he was received with cheers which did not
cease until he had entered his carriage and
driven to his hotel.
In the House of Lords this evening vote of
thanks to Gen. Napier and the officers and
men of the Abyssinian expedition was moved
by the Earl of Malmesbury and seconded by
Earl Russell and was unanimously adopted.
The Prince of Wales and Prince Alfred and
many members of the Court were present on
the occasion.
In the House of Commons all the benches
were filled with members, and the galleries
were crowded by brilliant throng of ladies
and gentlemen, as it was known that Gen. Ma
pier would be present. When the General en-
tered the House he was warmly greeted by the
members.
The Premier, Mr. Disraeli, then moved and
MI: Gladstone seconded the vote OF thanks,
which was carried without dissenting voice;
amid the most enthusiastic cheers from all
parts of the house.
SERVIA.
BELGRADE, July 1.-The Skouplcsina, the
Natlonal Chamber OF Servia, has confirmed
the succession of Milan the ~. to the throne
OF the Principally, and has also endorsed the
Regency appointed to act during the minority
Of the Prince. Milan made brief speech be-
fore the Chamber, in which he declared that
pie happy. Great rejoicings are now going on
in this city and throughout the principally.
wURTEMBURG
STUTTGART, July 2-The American Minis
ter, Mr.. Bancroft, has arrived in this city to
negotiate with the Wurtemburg government for
the ratification of the naturalization treaty
with the United States.
FRANCE.
PARIS July I'm the Corps Legislatif M,
Magne, Minister of Finances, during the de-
bate on the budget replied to the attacks which
had been made on the government for continu-
ing its military preparations, and declared that
armament or disarmament was equally gage
of peace.
NJ. Oliver, who followed the Minister of FL
nance, said nations were led to arm themselves
by fear of the French; if she held the lead
among the nations of Europe she could cas- ly
dispense with her costly armament and then
her financial condition would improve.
GERMANY.
BERLIN, July Arrangements have been
nearly perfected by prominent gentlemen of
the United States and Germany for grand
international fete on the 4th of July, 1869
CANADA.
EXECUTION OF A MURDERER
MONTREAL, July 2.-The town of St Hya-
cInthe was greatly excited yesterday by the
execution of Ruel, the prisoner whirh, by some
singular oversight, was fixed for Dominion
day. The prisoner betrayed most abject ter
ror, the pespiretion pouring down his face dur
ing the preparation. Death was instantane-
Gus upon the falling of the drop. He died
without making any confession.
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HAVANA. July 1.-The Sugar market is UNCHANGED
in and quotations.
LONDON, July 2-Forenoon.- 94a for mon.
ev.
American securities-Unite1 States 5-20s 73t; Hi
nos Central shares 1O14; Erie shares 455.
LIvERPooL. July 2-Forenoon.-Cottond dull; sales
1000 bales; Mitldling uplands lid. Corn 34s 9d -
Provisions quiet. Other articles unchanged
LONDON, July 2--Arternoon.-Consols 94a for
money. ava
American Securities-United States 5-2Os 1874; Hi
nois Central shares 1919; Erie 45E.
LIVERPOOL, July 2-Afternoon irregular.
breadstuhs quiet Lard dull at Cos Cd. Pork quiet.
cheese nrm'. Beet dull.
LONDON. July 2-Evening-Money market easier
Consols 94B tor money and 95 for account.
American securities-U. S. 5-20's 1874 az 73l: Erie
shares 43z; Illinois Central share. 1913.
TRANSPORT, July 2-Evening.-United States
5-20's III "a 77s. ''"'e'
LIVERPOOL, July 2-Evening. -Cotton quiet and
steady; sales sOOO bales Other articles unchanged
Lo> DON, July 2-Eveni g.-Otficial returns ot
the Bank of England show that the amount of spece
in its vaults has decreased e212 during the week
ending to-day.
LONDON, July 2-Evening.-Spirits Turpentine
irmer Petroleum firm. Sugar irmer Linseed
Oil E32 bS.
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Who IS Miss SOecye2' /?

Miss Sawyer lives in the city of Rockland, Knox
SuunSs sA~i.A She has devoted the best years of
her lie 10 nursing the sick, and has had more
perence IN the cure OF obstinate diseases, old Sores
and Ulcers, and has also been consulted in more
cases Of accidents, such Burns Scads and 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 as
with nurses anu Indian doctors. From time 10
time she has compounded remedies for the use in
certain diseases in her own practice. Among other
compounds she has for many years made Save
which soon obtained extensive Sale, and is
Low in great demand abroad, as well as in pr-
waite families and among the hundreds of men engae-
ed at Rockland and vicinity in the hazardous bust
ness OF quarrying rock and burning lime, and also
among the seamen along the coast Maine, Sopop-
ular did it become that while it only put up in
old mustard boxes without labels or the help OF ad-
vertisements, Miss Sa pyer received orders for it
from nearly or quite every State in the Union. The
demand finally became so extensive that she was n
able to meet 1t, and she made arrangement with
L. M. ROBBINS, druggist of Kockand, to take
Charge of tie business aud supply he trade. The
agent so well satisfied with the merits the Med
icine that he guarantees it to cure all diseases for
which it is recommended, and any one who gives it
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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THE STATE GoyEpN,,p,-

TALLAHASSEE, July Gov. Raad rooo;,,o5
the surrender of the State Government to.dsv
from Gov. Walker, in compliance with orders
from Gen. Meade
According to General Order No. % from
Atlanta, dated yesterday, the military rule
ceases in this State, and commanders Of suh.
districts are ordered to abstain from interfer-
ence with the civil law upon any pretext what
ever AS no appointments have been made for
State and county officers, the old ones will hold
over until appointments are made by Governor
Reed and confirmed by the Legislature, which
meets on the 9TH inst.
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MISSOURI,

REVENUE FRAUDS AT ST. LOUIS
NEW YORK, July Nv. III. Powell was held
yesterday in $1,000 for trial on the charge of
detraudng the Government by false inspection
oil tobacco at st. Louis.
me amount of tobacco reported and in
spected at ST. Louis since the commencement
OF the investigation into revenue frauds has
Fonr tobacco factories and several hundred
barrels OF whisky have also been seized
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ERE you have salve combining soothing and
enr. A remedy at hand for the many pains and
aehes wounds and bruises to which the flesh is heir.
Is more easily applied thin many other remedies,
never producing bad effect, but always relieving
pain, however severe.
1t is prepared by MISS SAWYER. who has used
IL IN her town extensive treatment OF the SICK for
n early twenty years, with great success.
Inc principle diseases for which this Salve is re
eommended are, 'hibliins, Rheumatism, Piles,
Fever Sores. Feions, Pimples, Erysipelas, Sore
Eyes, BARRIERS Itch, Deafness, Bots, Ring-worms,
Corns, Btes of Insects, Cancers, TOothache, Ear
ache, Sore Nipples, Badness, Swollen Breasts,
len, Scad Head, Teething, Chapped Hands, Scals,
children.
II will never fail to cure Rheumatism il properly
appied' Ruo 1t on well with the hand three times
day IN several cases it has cured palsied limbs,
fGf FILES 1t has been discovered to e sure rem
~. PERSONS who have been afflicted for years
have been relieved by few applicat ons. For cry
SlfELAS IL works wonders aliaying the inflammq-
ton and quieting the patient For CHAPPED
HANDS II produces a cure Immediately. Let those
with SALT RHEUM OBJ ain this Salve and appIy if
freely, and they will find it Invaluable. 1t is good
in case OF SCkOFULA and TUMORS.-CANCERS
have been cured with it, The hest Salve ever in
vented Tor SWOLLEN BREAST and SORE NIP
PIES. No way injurious, but sure to afford relief
sORE or WEAK rYES-Rub it on the lids gently,
once or twice day. Cures deafness by putting it
III the ears on piece of cotton. For PIMPLES
TINS aefs Ike charm. For BURNS and S AIDS
apply the Salve at once and it gives immediate
reI,et. For Old SORES, apply once day.
FOR HOSES AND UATTLE.-For Sores or bruises
on Horses or Cattle this SaIve is Invaluable and
has astonishing effect in curing scratches on hor es
rms Salve has worked its own wav into notoriety
ments. -
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JOHNS COAL

Also the usual variety of first-class COAL.
No other putting needed.
June 27-istf
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Ereigbfs.

NEW ORLEANS June 27.-Freights-The market
remains dull in acco dance with every other line OF
business. The room for foreign ports is sufficient
t)r the small amount of freight now offering. Coast
wise there is nothing doing by sailing vessels, and
the steamers are getting iull cargoes. We quote as
70 ows:LCotton by steamer to Liverpool Sd " ib; to
New York &c; to Boston 1c. Tobacco to New York
8 90 y hid. Flour t. New York 75c y bbl. to Bos-
ION SIG; Pork add Bee! TO Northern ports 25 ~
Dbl Wheat to Liverpool 10c; Corn TO Liverpool 12d.
BY sail the rates are 16d y fb. for Cotton to Liver
po1i, lc toHayre and Bremen. Tobacco to Bremen
ana Liverpool 35s; to Havre - co. to London 37s cd
y ma Corn to Liverpool Sd 4Y bush.
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Real Estate and Personal Properly
or Anefion

WILL be sold on Tuesday, July 7th, 1868, if not
laie Edward SKillu, situated in the I Iwn of Fall
mouth, bordering on the Presumpsc It River, about
four miles from POr land sad estate comprises
about acres of excellent land, cd orchard fur
nsh NJ apples the year round, plenty OF currants,
good house, nice barn clapboarded and painted and
lour large outbudings. There is a falling well
OF the best of wlter. Also never failing spring on
tue premises Cuts hay en- >lgh for two cows AID
morse; Also about eighteen acres OF pasture land
near byy with wood sufficient tor one family Will
be sold toge her sepaIa tely.
Also at the same time, portion OF the household
furniture and the tools on the place, with about
ton of hay in the bern, ami Ib)ut five cords OF wood
in the wO0dhOuse, fit e tor the stove.
The sale will commence at ten O'Clock, with the
personal property. For further particulars enquire
cf L. A. BACHELDER,
King, Thurlow g. Co les Commercial Street, Port
land. iune. Odtd
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Desirable seal Estate and Choice
Groceries at Auction.

ON WEDNE DAY, July 9Th, at o'clock P. M,
- shall sell The va be property on the corner of
Clark and Salem Streets Said properly consists of
large bull ling finished throughout containing thir-
teen rooms, arranged for two families LARGE store
in ii ST story hayig nice stable and shed connect
ell. Hard az d soft water in abundance Lot con-
tans about 5000 feet of land
THIS property offers unparalleled inducements to
parties wishing to 90 into the grocery business
large and prosperous Business has carried in
the Store Tor years. 1t is situated in fine and rapidly
growing neighbo hood. Terms easy.
Also at same time the entire STOCK OF GROCER
IES in said store, consisting in part of Sugars, ca,
bbls. Flour. Pork Tobacco Spices Coffee, Saleratus.
CIelm Tartar, Pals, Tubs, BrOoms, Cigars, Vine
gar, Salt, Beans and Peas, Can Fruits, Meal, Soap,
Kerosene Oh, Molasses, Eartben Ware, Wine Medi-
cines, Oils, Fancy GooGs. Also Store Flu niture,
Refrigerator, Plat Orm and Counter Scales, Stove,
Meat Bench and Block. Saw. Cleaver, Show Case,
Measur es, &c f. o. BAILEY, Auct.
Jnne 20 0td
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Assignee's sale.
District Court of United a,.,es.

MAINE, IS.
I BANKRUPTCY-Int the matter OF Timotbv II
ALooney, Bankrupt. Notice is hereby given that
pursuant to an order OF Court the stock N trade of
the above named Bankrupt will be sold at public
auction ON Monday, the sixth day OF July next at 2
p NJ, at the Store OF f. q. Bailey, auctionter No
100 Fore ST, Portland con isting of Sugars Molass
es, Syrup, Vinegar, Cider Beet, Pork, Spices, Tea,
Tobacco, Coffee, Saleratus, Corn Starch, Sal Soda
Raisins, Figs Candy, Salt Fish, Flour, Meat, &c,
together with Stove, Furniture, Meat Saw, Bench
Scales. Measures, Tin Lamps, &c, &c.
JOSIAH l.. BOSTON, Assignee.
n. d. BAILEY, AuctiOneer.
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The Great Quoting Remedy for Children.
Contains NO MORPHINE OR POISON
GUS DRUG; sure to Regulate the Bowels
allays all Pain; corrects Acidity of the
Stomach; makes SICK and qceak children
Gripping, Inflammation of the Bowels, and
all complaints arising from the effects of
Teething. Call for Mother Bailey's Quieting
Syrup, and take no other, and you are safe.
Sold by Druggists and all dealers in Med
icine.
A. RICHARDS, New London, Conn,
Agent for the United States.
w. F. PHILLIPS & CO. Nos 46 and As Middle
st. Portland, Me, Wholesale Agents tor the State.
May d3m
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AUCTION SALES.
Closing Out mt Auction Every Eve
ninOf

1 lie stock OF Goods in store No. 22o Congress
SIR It, next store to City Building, consisting OF
Housekeeping Dress and Fancy Goods, Gents ur-
ni.hing Goods Cutlery, Plated and Glass Ware, Pic
lures, &c. F. o. BAILEY, Auct.
June Il, dtt
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Iuue OF recommendations IN the possession OF the
Agent.
From Mrs. Elizabeth Coombs, Brunswick.)
Brunswick, April 4, 1867.
MIssSAwYER.-I received your letter last evening
and was very glad you concluded to let me axe YOUR
Salve. think can do well with it, and it will be
quite an accommo lation to my husband, as he can
not get along without it. He has tried everything
else and has never found an ythng that healed his
leg as that Salve of yours, and have both found
it to be all and eUep more than q 10 recommend to
be. We have had it in the family or years, and
have used it for everything and truly sag ace
hAue nerer found its equal. use it for weak back
and it acts like a charm. Mr. Coombs has had a Fe-
ger Sore on his leg for thirty years and scould be
cripple today If he had not found remedy in your
SdtUe. tt keeps healed and takes out the inamma-
ton, proud flesh. and swelling and does for him all
that he can ask. l can recommend 1t for a good
many things yo have net Tor use it for everything
consider 1t invaluable in a family. If you can put
this testimony together, and it be of Sc wee to
you, you are welcome.
You can send me large boces if YOU please. and a
few little ones can do better nth the large ones
Yours, Nc., ELIZBETH COOMBS.
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From the Rev. E. A. Helmershausen now of
Bucksport, Maine.
This certities that L have used Miss Sawyers
Save and consider IL superior any other. cheer
fully recommend it to all in want of good Salva.
E A. HELMERSHAUSEN.
.Ianuary oh 1867
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4. vi. PATTEN a. CO., Auctieneevs,
OFFICE IA EXCHANGE ST
Positive Sale of CustOm-N Made Fur
niture at Auction.

NTHURSDAY, July 9th, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, at
" Lancaster Hall, being the well known stock of
MESS rs. BURROUGHS, viii Ii must be sold without
reserve giving oppOr unity to dealers and house
Eeepers to supply lhs mseves with first class goods
at their prices This stock cons lists in part as
follows: Rich Black Walnut Chamber sets. Elegant
Chestnut Sets, with b. W. Trimmings. Parlor Sells in
Plush Hair CT th.Terry, Lasting, Damask. Lounges,
Stuffed Easy and Parlor Chairs Oak and Black Wal
nut Dining Chair; Extension Tables; Office and
Library chairs; Office stools; Marble and Wood
Top, oak and Black Walnut Side Boards; Rich
chargers What-NOs :, Cane Seat Chamber Chsirs
and ickers; Oak and Nap Sewing Chairs; NJ trble
and Wood Top Centre Tables and Stands: Tea Trays
ard Card Receivers: Sh wing Stands, Bo0N Cases.
Secretaries; Office and Library u SKIS; Brackets in
iron and wood; Folding Cots; Mattress in hair,
excelsior and husk; Beds and Pillows.
Mirrors in walnut and gilt; Low Chairs for Gro
gu and garden grounds: together with every arti-
Gle usually found in nrst class furnishing ware
house.
AT II O'Clock NJ
One Iron Safe three large Stoves, Office Furnit
Bay Horse, Express Wagon, Harnesses, &c.
Th9 public will please understand that every ari-
Gle must be sold without the least reserve. Terms
cash. The hall must be vacated on Friday.
Jnly1. dtd
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Domestic M arkets.

BANGOR July 2-Lumber Market.-The following
is a statement of the amount of Lumber SURVEYED
from January list to july LIST, 1S6S compared with
nd
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Farm, Wood Land. &c at Auc.
tiun

nN FRIDAY, July I'd. at 2 o'clock p NJ. win no
~ sold the valuable property owned by j. A. Mos
es at Beach Ridge Scarboro consisting OF two story
wooden house. barn and out building About one
age ana wood land forty five are lot OF good
era, and as there is in this yicihiy v. The above
properly VIII DC sold in lots to suit purct asers, Ao
az sae ume about SIX tons of hay, good horse, wag
on harness, iarin ng tolls, Sc. For uriher partcu-
lars enquire of the AuctiUneer
june29dd p n RAIfEY Auct
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RAILROAD MATTERS.


ORGANIZATION OF THE DELEGATION TO NEW
YORK.
PHILADELPHIA, July 2.-George w. Wood.
ward has been elected chairman of the Penn
sylvania delegates to the Democratic Conven
ton.
LAWS DECIDED UNCONSTITUTIONAL,
In the Supreme Court of PENNSYLVANIA to-
day the law recently passed by the Legislature
providing for registration of voters in Pbila.
deiphla, and also the law disfranchising de.
serters and bounty Jumpers were decided to be
unconstitutional.
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From Mr.. & Mrs. Wm. R. Kendall, Freeport, Mel
Among the many Salves now in use, Miss Sawyer's
stands pre-emment for almost all the es and pains
the human family are afflicted with. For Rheuma-
tism, Lame Joints, Nervous Headache, il gives in
slant relie We have used l. tor several years and
find il an unJaaing ren.ed for burns, SC lids,
cheerfullv recommend TO the public as being per-
fectly safe and good for many more aches than we
have mentioned
MR.. & MRS. VIM. R. KENDALL.
Freeport, March II. 1867,
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CALICO RNIA.
MAIL DESTROYED BY FIRE

SAN FRANCISCO, July 2.-The military head
quarters received advices to-day from For
Whipple, Arizona, that the mail which left
this city between the 4th and 7th of June, had
been partially destroyed by fire near Lopez
No particulars had been received.
RAILROAD MATTERS.
The surveyors and laborers employed in the
construction of the Western Pacific Railroad
between Sacramento and Stockton have been
transferred to the Central Pacific Railroad
Work had been suspended on the Western
Pacific Railroad.
SUICIDES.
There have been five suicides in this cit,
during the present week.
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COAL!
Agents for Johns Coal.

fsNHE undersigned having been appointed Agen's
for the sale OF the above Coal, would saw to the
citizens ofPortland
Before You lay i'm your Wiater,s Coal, be
sure and Try the } Ohus Coal.
This celebrated Coal has for years stood the high
est for domestic use of any White Ash Coal mined
In preparation and quality it has always been kept
up to the standard II the Johns Coal suits once it
will alwaN suit because there is no mixture This
we claim particular advantage over other Goals
Consumers by buying the Johns Coal will avoid the
other year bad satv coal. Every one has had his
tr Juble. Johns Coal we will warrant 10 suit in every
case. We give a few reasons why the Johns Coal
Is the e EST
F,rst-It is the Purest White Ash Coal mined.
Second -ltis the most Economical and gives the
best heat.
Third-It viii not cnker and for durability and
siren .th it is unsurpassed.
Fourth-lt alwaN comes the same.
We sell the Johns Coal at the same price as any
other good White Ash Coal. We have for free-burn-
ing Coal. - 49, "
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HelmbOJd'S Concentrated
FLUID r..
Extract Buchu :!

Is certain cure for diseases OF the
Bladder, Kidney, Gravel, Dropsy, Or
sanic Weakness, Female Complaints,
General Debility.
If no treatment is submitted to, Consumption or
Insanity may ensue. Our Flesh and Blood are sup
ported from these sources, and the
Health and Happiness
and that OF PROSPERITY depend upon prompt use Of
a reliable remedy.
The proprietor trusts that his remedies, because
advertised may not be cassed as Patent Medicines =
most of which are prepared by self-styled Doctors,
who, in many instances, are too ignorant to read
Physicians simplest prescription. much less to pre-
pare Pharmaceutical Preparations.