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The Portland daily press., 1868-08-20

The New York World and other. prominent
Democratic newspapers have been compell' d
to recant on the subject of Grants complica-
ton with cotton Spectators. The provincial
journals of that party, however, declining in
fairness in the same degree that they are infe-
flor in ability, refuse to make any retractiOn.
The card of one of the firm of M ack Brothers,
who were sued by Grants father, has already
been published. The following from w. p.
Mellen, Treasury Agent, who knows about the
alleged transactions if anybody in the country
does, forever sets the question at rest:
All trade in territory recovered to our pos
session by the Western armies was conducted
under my general supervision, subject to the
regulations OF the Secretary OF the Treasury,
from the beginning TO the end of the war
This made it necessary that 1 should be con-
stantly comforting with General Grant, and
other commanders of the Western armies, in
regard to their views and wish concerning
trade in the rear, and also with the assistant
agents of the Treasury Department who .ssu
30 the permits. am satisfied that no permit
to trade could have been given by General
Grant which would not have come to my
knowledge. and l feel certain that he never
gave one to anybody at any time or Tor any
purpose. He steadily and uniformly refused
TO have anything to do with matters OF trade,
X
which the operations of the army made neceS-
lary. 1 could name numerous instances Illus
tratiDg his action in this respect. Soon after
he entered Vicksburg he desired to have the
citlzens supplied with necessarie' without
rawing from his cOmmissary stores. This
could only be done by traders, and the fewer
the number the less trouble he would have in
watching them. He therefore limited the
number to two. As this would create mo-
nopoly very profitable TO those who should re-
ceive the permits, I insisted that he should
name the traders, but he absolutely refused to
do it, although a near relative was pre- sing to
be one of them. At another time, while ip
Vicksburg, he thought a brother in-ld,c had
been guilty of improper action connected Nth
trade there, and Immediately ordered him north
Of the Ohio. 1t seems to me that deuial OF such
-lauder implies that General Grants character
needs defence, and this think have had OPP
portunity to know is not true. A purer just
er, and more ncorrupiible man never was as
sailed by meaner or falser accusers. wish,
therefore, to add that I have written this, MOI
because think it necessary to defend General
Grant, but because am requested to do it by
other friends of his. --,
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The FrankinK Privilege.


PORTLAND. MAINE, Aug. 10, 1868.
Mr.. EDITORIALS several persons have in
quired of me concerning the right of members
of Congress to have letters or doc lments
ranked by them mailed in towns where they
are not personally residing or stopping.I sub
join those sections Of the Regulations of the
Post Office Department which relate to this
subject:
SEC 1877 The personal privilege of ranking
ira yels with the person possessing it, and can
be exercised in but one place at the same
time.
SEC. 1913. No person entitled to the frank
ing privilege can leave his frank behind him,
upon envelopes to cover his correspondence in
his absence.
SEC. 127. If letters or papers be put into a
postoffice bearing the frank Of a. privileged
person who VIGOROUSLY has not been in that
vicinity for several days, it is the duty of the
postmaster to treat them as unpaid"
~ w. DAVIS, p. M.
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Androseoggin Coan'y st. publican Con-
kitftr sention.i iS3ibst 3i'
LEWISTON, Aug. 10, 1868.

To the Editor of the Press:
The Androscoggin County Republican Con-
vention met in Auburn Hall, Auburn, to-day
at IL o'clock. Every town was fully repre-
scented and a large number of others were pres
ent, so that the Hall was crowded. Hon. T.
A. D. Fessenden OF Auburn was chosen chair
man, after which Hon. M. T. Ludden of Turner
was nominated bv acclamatlon as candidate
for State Senator. John Reed, Esq, of Lewis
ton was nominated for County Commissioner
receiving los votes to IS for Wind. Roak Of
Durham Geo. S. Woodman of Auburn, and
Alexander F. Merrill of Lewiston were respec,
lively nominated to the offices of Register OF
Probate and County Treasurer. The present
County Committee was re-appointed and the
convention adjourned.
The nominees are all excellent men and will
without doubt receive large majority at the
polls.
This afternoon grand mass meeting will
be held in the Park, to be addressed by Hon,
John A. J. Creswell of Maryland, Senator
Lot NJ Morrill, and others, and in the evening
meetings will be held in Auburn and Lewis
ton. Hon. Mr.. Creswell and Gen. j. G. Cald-
well will al1ress the audience at the former
place and Hon. Mr.. Morrill, and Judge Luce
of Auburn at the latter.
q BARLOW JR.
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Supreme Judicial Court

CRIMINAL TERM-wALToN. j., PRESIDING,
WEDNEsDAY.-Martin Holland pleaded guilty tt
assault and battery on Walter Brown, and was or.
dered to pay fine OF 50. s GsEkgaE ptuGt
The trial of Patrick O'Brion, tor assault with In
tent to kill Martin Morrissey, was resumed and An
ished. The jury returned verdict OF guilty of as
sault and battery but not guilty of the residue
indictment. The Court imposed fine Of $50 OF
O'Brion.
| Webb. NJ Ingraham.
The trial Of John Hardenbrook, (which was inter
rupted last week by his being seized with fit f.,
burglary in br akng and entering the house Of Hen
ry R. White, was resumed and concluded. The jur,
returned verdict OF not guilty, and respondent wal
discharged.
Webb. Haskell.
Cyril Grspore and Lydia II. Dropn were put up n
trial on indie tment charging them with adultery
Gresoire had previously pleaded not guilty. Mrs
Droun remsined mute, refusing to pl ad and a plef
OF not guilty entered by order of Court. MFR
Haskell appeared for the respondents. The evil.
dence was not all in at the adjournment. 80
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Franklin Count, Republican Convention

Franklin County Republican Convention.
The Republicans of the County met in
Convention on Tuesday the 18th.
E. P. Winslow was chosen President, and
Messrs. Conant and Phillips Secretaries.
The following nominations were made: For
Senator, Reuel b. Fuller of Wilton: for Judge
of Probate, o. L. Currier of New Sharon; for
Sheriff, Andrew T. York of Farmington; for
County Commissioner, Lionel True of Free
man; for County Attorney, Andrew c. Phil
lips Of Pennington; for Treasurer,I. Warren
Merrill of Pennington. SAll the doings Of the
Convention were marked by harmony and
good feeling.
At the afternoon session appropriate reso-
lutions were passed, and addl esses made by
Hon. L. M. Morrill, and Col. E. T. Lpce, both
OF whom were happy and effective in their re-
marks. r
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ttIl PREPARED and Sold only by al
JEREMIAH BUXTON, JR.,
h. A-D-Ap CIE. RE It ga
Also Proprietor of the Great German Cough Remedy
YARMOUTH, ME-.
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Age is not claimed as q merit, only as sign of in
trinsic worth e. tE*st a tGN r. -.
The really useful article lives on with a strong vi
tally; the poor one languishes for time and then
,es out easily. Y-ft -..f I'm.
bRANDR THIS PILLS even prescribed by great
physicians when TIE bowels call loudly for help, be-
cause they never tail to open and give reliet.
Hundreds OF Thousands would consider it a calami-
ty 1t tn safe family Pills could not be obtained
IL has bean official settled that more OF BeASD-
RsTH's PILLS sold than all other pills put to-
gether. Merit sells them.
Br ntreth's Pills possess qualities which restore
every organ and fiber OF the body to health; are
purely vegetable aud safe for every period of ite
Plincipal office, Brandreth House, New York.
fy-Sold BY all Druggists,
jy25eod&eow1msS B. BRANDRETH
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The only issue distinctly presented by tie
Democratic platform is found in the declare
ton that the Reconstruction laws of Congress
are unconstitutional, revolutionary anC void.
1t is their declared purpose, in the event they
succeed, to disperse the State Governments
organized under those laws. This during tie
next four years could only be accomplished by
force. The employment of force for that par
nOse ia war .u. f-.a t.s t-
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A Boy DROWNED. NJ Plummer. a
son of Mr.. Hugh M. Plummer, well known
business man of Raymond was drowned last
Tuesday. He was about nine years of age
The lad had been missing during the afternoon.
and his lifeless body was found in the millpond
in the evening. He was fine lad, and will be
much missed III that neighborhood.
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PERsoNAL.-General Rufus Ingalls, arrived
in this city yesterday, and is stopping at the
Falmouth Hotel SIZE i5N5f sWtN-
Maj. Gen. Irwin Mcdowell, now in command
of the District of New York, with his family
arrived in this city yesterday, and are stopping
at the Falmouth HOTEL sLfT. Ft4-fA
Hon. George H. Pendleton passed through
the city yesterday, on his way. to Bangor,
where he is to speak tonight.
Hon. e. A. Storrs, of Illinois, who so elo-
quently addressed the Republicans last even
ing, is stopping at the Falmouth Hotel. 'iI III
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A Clergyman, viii residing in South America az
a m ionA-v, dis owed safe and simple remedy tor
the Cure of Nervous week.-mrs. IS, Early Decay, Dis
eases OF the Urinary an Seminal Organs, and the
whole tr ain OF disorders brought by Ia eful and
cious habi 8. Great numbers h we been cured by
this noble remedy Prompted by a desire to benefit
the affi ctei and nfor unate will send the cipe
for preparing aud using this medicine in sealed en-
velOpe, to any one WIN needs ii. free or charge.
Address. JOSEPH T. 1NMAN, station Il, Bible
House, YvIh City. jy22d2x1A ~
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LAURA V. ELLIS, the wonderful child medi-
Inn. will give two of her entertainments at
Mechanics Library Hall, Friday and Saturday
evenings. This young girl will be bound neck,
wrist and ankle, in manner wherein she can
rot release herself Musical instruments will
le PLAYED upon, and other manifestations done.
60 and judge for yourselves what the power is
that produces them.
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Bachelors Hair Dive

This splendid HAIR Dye is the best in the world
The only TT lie and perfect Dye-Harmless, Reliaoie
tints. Remedies the i'll effects 81 Bad DYES hwy.
crates and leaves the hair solt and beautiful buck or
6ronn; Sud BY al Druggists and Periumers; and
street, New York. ian1asNd1y
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MASONIC Portland Commandery of Knights
Tempar have made arrangements with the p.
& X. r. r. to have special train run down to
Skowhegan on the morning of the 26th start
ing at O'Clock, arriving there at o'clock, in
time to participate in the dedicatory services
of their new Masonic Hall. This will probably
be the largest Masonic display ever got up in
the Eastern part of the State. There is ex-
pected to be present five Communicates of
Knights Templar. st. Johns Commandery
X. T., of Bangor, will be unable to accept the
invitation of Portland &C emmandery to visit
Portland upon their return from Skowhegan.
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REPORTS from Washington represent thai
President johnson is giving the Democrats 8
vast deal of trouble and that he can hardly be
restrained from formally repudiating the party
The President derives some weight from the
position that he holds, and with the tide SC
strongly against them, with the War Democ
racy everywhere abandoning them and with a
general banding together against the Jacob
ties, the Copperheads will find his detection a
serious matter. One thing is certain; it John
visers and Rebels who have rendered his ad
ADMINISTRATION notable failure, he will $50 the
whole figure" and do Copperheadism all the
damage possible.
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STATE Politics.

The Republicans of Knox County have made
the following nominations: s. g. Webster, of
vinalhaven, and S. S. Gerry Of Thomaston,
Senators; n. T. Talbot of Camden, Judge OF
Probate; Simon A. Fish of Hope, Register of
Probate; s. ". Laughton Of Rockland, Coun-
ty Attorney; Charles n. Davis of Rockland
County Treasurer; Clement Ripley Of Apple
ton, County Commissioner. On the afternoon
Of the day on which the Convention was held
Messrs. Blaine and Kelly Addressed three thou
sand people. Knox is sure to be redeemed
Judge Luce OF Auburn and Adiutant- Cen
eral Caldwell will address the citizens OF Tur-
ner to day. AEUU aUalAlkla AAIs ~
Our Lewiston correspondent was correct in
saying that Senator Fessenden would address
the Republicans of Auburn. but the day mas
not vet been fixed. 81 : 4
The following are the Republican nomina-
sions for Aroostook county, made at Houlton,
Aug. 18Th: f II Senator, Geo. Cary, OF Houl-
ton; Judge of Probate, Henry r. Downes,
Pressure Isle; Treasurer, Chas. P. Tenney.
Houlton; Register of Probate, Lyman s.
Strickland, Houlton; rs Commissioner, Joe.
Bean, Mayville. 10 ai'oJ GasyLt
Hon. Israel Was1burn, Jr., addressed the
Republicans of Bath Tuesday night in place of
Mr.. Storrs who was unable to be present. All
accounts agree that the famous Western ora
tor himself couldn't have drawn larger
crowd or pleased it better. The meeting was
perfect success and broke up at late hour.
Not many great Democrat tic meetings" in
Maine. They depend chiefly upon the mod
ern Solon's poor mans tract" which is in
deed tract for man poor not in property
but intellectually b nkrupt. We recommend
Pillsbury's pen knife speech as a companion
tract. Hsa ~ia -..4 :. r. ..iios' s@7-e@s4 p
Political equivalents the Stars and Bars
and Union flag with the names of Seymour
and Blair. ~, .,,,5.-t,-5s
The meaning of "Hurrah for Seymour
Hurrah for JEFF. Davis. ~ ,.o..'sE p. ~
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TULLA.-It is at length announced that this
piece, written expressly for Miss Goodrich by
her friend, Rev. I. Starr King, win be produc-
ed Friday night. Let no one miss the oppor-
tunity to see this distinguished lady in her ia
vorite role. he will undoubtedly answer the
most sanguine expectations of her frienGs.
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A SPLENDID NIGHT BLOOMING CEREUs.-We
had the pleasure of seeing last evening mag
nifcent plant at the residence of Mr.. Elias
Chase, our worthy Street Commissioner, on
Clark street. It was brought from Cuba two
years since. Itis specimen Of the Night
Blooming Cereus, and OF the Cactus species
The flower began to expand at O'Clock, and
continued to open until midnight. The BIOS
som is nearly twelve inches in diameter and
Of a yellowish white color, with delicate stems,
and is very fragrant. Mr.. Chase kindly opened
bis house that all might have an opportunity
of seeing it. 80 B ,1FNt31 k8ssFfJHt "a ID
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z TANNERS etts.-The Republicans Of Ward
SIX have Organized Tanners Club, and made
enoice of the following officers: Captain A. NJ.
Benson; LIST Gieutenant,C. ". Ford I'd Lieut.
enant, W.P. Jordan; Sd Lieutenant, J. W.
Deering; 4th Lieutenant, J. F. Edwards; LIST
sergeant, Frank Ordway. The other officers
VIII oe appointed by the captain.
Uniforms are to be procured from New York
The Portland daily press., 1868-08-20

SEVENTEENTH MAINE AssocIATIoN.-Att the
business meeting of this Association, Tuesday,
Col. E. B. Houghton was chosen Orator for
next year. Rev. j. F. Lowering Poet, Capt. 8.
S. Richards Historian, and Lieut. Josiah Rem
iok To .st-m ,ster. The following gentlemen
were elected honorary members of the Associ-
alton, pursuant to a vote, providing for the
election of such members, the number not to
sxceed ten: Gen. Joshua L Chamberlain Hon.
Samuel e. Spring, j. B Fletcher
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DIED.

In this city, Aug IT, Henry Arthur aged months
is DAYS 18th, Arthur Henry, aged months IL days,
twin sons of Isaac l.. and Mary B. Came.
In this city, Aug 10. Edward Thomas, son oil Ann
and Mary BodkIn, aged year months.
In York. Aug ,, Capt VIM. Il. Putnam aged IS
years. Deceased was born in Danvers. Mass. and
for a long time commanded first class ships engaged
in the China trade. lew years since he retired
with competency and has now passed away, re
spected and lamen ed by all who knew him.
In GOrham. Aug. 10, Mrs. Almira Penfeld, aged
50 years months. -tueH
In Durham, Aug. II, Mr.. Chas. o. Smith, former
Iy OF Bath. aged 81 years L. months. ..s..
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Westbrook 1865 Taxes.

The Treasurer ofthe Town OF westbrook hereby
gives notice that the Taxes for 1868 committed
to the Collectors for collection the LIST day Of July
and that by vote OF said Town abatement f five
per will be made to those who rotsnforiiv pay
their Taxes to the Collectors within three months
from their commitment, and that INTEREST will be
charged all taxes collected after January list 1862
:. b. ra= tiHer GEO. G. GOODMAN, Treasurer.
LEWIS L. RECORD. Collector of Westbrook. Once
STEPHEN FELTON,, Collector School District No 8.
Office Wo0dford's Corner. jy7till octtsN
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Haskell.
Municipal Court.

JUDGE KINGsBURY PRESIDING.
WEDNESDAY Charles Miller, for larceny of some
carpenters tools, was sent TO jail for sixty days
Sta,e vs.. Samuel Anderson and Wilbur An ierson.
Wilful trespass upon the premises of r. R. Robinson
at Falmouth FOreside. Fined % each and one hall
the costs. Appealed.
Putnam. ......t.fa Barnes
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Grand Rally.

THE REPUBLICANS OF WARD Two will meet
at their headquarters Republican City
acknowledgements of Congress and Mar
ket streets, this, II AZ - 2
THURSD Az EVENING,
at half past seven o'clock. The presence Of
every Republican voter in the Ward is imper.
atively required. Business of Importance
!. and reports of committees, and final orgahi-
zation for the September election claim the at
tention or every lover Of his Country. Pei
order -a.m M. MaRM .aaAA...nt
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FRANK BLArR's' FEN1AN spEEcH-rn tho
summer of 1866, Frank p. Blair, now a Dem.
ocratic candidate for Vice President made q
spec Oh at st. Louis, in response to a serenade
by Fenian procession. He spoke as follow,
Gentlemen: am with you heart and soul
ana heartily say, "God bless the FInnegans.
uo't te,i-; Eenisns, Generally know what
Sm .aak'ng about, and say Finnegans
Eau n,et ana confusion.) And l saw that 1
nope 70 see the cause flourish and prosner. and
sha bless the day when Ireland Is GOV. nd nod
by irishmen. In accomplishing this ondnhIa
undertaking will do all can to ass;a ,suuao'G
will place myself, if needs be, at yonT Sb bao
march with you to Staten Island. ox mead
your embark alton, will stand on zee
most elevated bluff of the coast, and as vow
raise the green emblem over the stars and
stripes. while your steamers, under full head.
way, are TURNING their pro vs. TO the east, / will
say eood-by, God bless you, and my YOU be
successful in your under aking Nav YOU lift
the British Ion out of his boots, and wrest
from his grasp the emerald gem of the sea but
whether or not you shall succeed in this en-
oeay"r, may you each and all remain in Ireland
Or etse"hsre, and neuer again set foot upon these
along Uith0M you" ~
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State News.
ANDROsCoGGIN COUNTY.

Several mill operatives in Lewiston are
building houses in their spare hours Work
ing in the mill nearly twelve hours per da,
they manage to secure a little time in tn
morning before. the bell rings and after the,
come out at night, which they with CONNIE nd
able industry, devote to building operations.
Lewiston is glutted with new potatoes which
are selling at one dollar per bushel.
The Lewiston Journal says the crop O.
wheat, oats and other grains in Auburn were
never SO abundant as at this season.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
Mrs. DENIM, of Augusta, recently died
from the effects of the loss of blood flown.
from the socket of tooth which was extract
ed. The main cause was honor hagic diathe
sis, and no blame is attached to the dentist
who performed the operation.
PENnBsCoT COUNTY.
The Bangor Wing says painful rumor pre-
walls that Mr.. E. NJ Stillwell is lost in the
company with Mr.. Leonard, he started up the
stream Mr.: Leonard taking the boat and Mr.
Stllwell following the shore. Upon arriyIne
at the place of destination, Mr.. Stillwell VS.
not tnere ana mas not since been heard from
SOMERSET COUNTY. st
During the thunder shower of Friday even
ing last, Mr.. Anne ndus B. Campbell Of Nortt
AUson, was killed instantly by a flash of light
ming He was alone in the field rakinp oat.
and not coming to the house as soon as ex-
pectel was sought for and found by an olde
brother-still in death. He had fall n on hi
fee and died apparently without struggl
The electric fluid made a hole through the rin
'f his hat, passed down and slightly crispe'
me whiskers, but left no other VS. bic mark.
~ a
-Ihe Marquis of Butte, now an undergrad
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THE FIRE.-We have witnessed a great
many fires in this city but we never saw-one SO
handsomely and successfully fought as was
that which took place in Fore street, yesterday
morning. The wind was blowing fresh directly
toward the cluster of wooden buildings be-
tween that in which the fire originated and
the Grand Trunk depot. In the rear of the
buildings on fire,was an extensive lumber yard,
filled with seasoned lumber, and to which the
flames had communicated. At one time matters
presented a threatening aspect and it appeared
as if the ravages OF the flames could not be ar
rested. But the iudcious management in which
Mr.. Moody, our Chief Engineer, stationed the
raachines and the indonitable exertions of he
Assistant Engineers and the fremen, confined
the flames to the buildings in which it original
ed and the adjoining one of Mr.. Sidney's, and
prevented The destruction ola large quantity of
lumber, besides saving the whole district as far
as India street. Not person who was present
but will say with us, that the Department
never before worked in so admirable, and sue
cessful manner. All credit to our Portland
Fire Department. aH H. .-.r.a. q t.l..l ... gl
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MYSTERIOUS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES NJ
Harris, OF Cumberland Mills, left his home
Monday noon. August 18th, for the purpose Of
goingtos saccarappa to pay his grocery bill
He was last seen in barber shop in that
town. Since then nothing las been seen OF
heard from him. Anything relating to his
whereabouts will be gratefully received BY his
friends,
The Portland daily press., 1868-08-20

CHAMPION GAME.-The Dirigos, of Augusta,
played with the North Stars of this city, for
the Junior championship and gold mounted
bat, yesterday, which was won by the Dirigos
by the score of 20 to 49, "
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sP ECtAL NOTICES.
To Holders of Government Bonds
AND OTHER "a
SECURITIES AND VALUABLBp.
Union Safe Deposit Vaults,
40 State ~ RostOu,

LEE, HIGGINSON s. Co, offer ,or Rent. Safes
inside their all ) at rates from 500 to 500 pei
annum They also offer to receive, on Special Depos-
IT, as B,llees. securities OF persons living In the
cou try or tr iveling abroad, Officers OF the Army
an Nav lsters OF Vessels, and others. Clrcu ars
containing full particulars, toryarded on applicant
to t1lEIlU HENRY LEE, Manager
Boston. Mar 10. 1885. -sNeod&wly
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VINO has ha several years ext erence in fitting
young men Tor college woulI like one or two pupils,
70 whom lie will give much time as may be require
cd. Best OF references given. -
Address A. b., Press Once. jy2sesdtfsN
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9ioe bny ysur Furnace Goal, and
your Coal for the Cooking Department, together
with THAT required for the Office, stsrs, and on
from me, at tho very Lowest possible figures.
My spacious Store House is Allied to REPETITION. the
contents ofwhich got atthe most favorable prices
of the myself to share these supor
excellent bargaj rs equally with my customers.
The Black smishs about town are rapidly find
ing ont that have the best Cum. Coal.
aug13dsNtf sos. POOR.