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Positively no tickets sold for the dance.

PORTLAND, CoNooRD AND RUTLAND.-A
meeting Of the delegates appointed at meet
ing of the Board Of Trade to go over the pro-
posed lines connecting Portland and Rutland,
Vt, via Rochester, Concord and Claremont
was held at the Mayors office at IL LIZ o'clock
Saturday. VIM. L. Putnam, Esq.,, was chosen
Chairman and Henry p. Deane, Esq, Secre-
tary. The following resolutions, offered by Mr.
Deane, were unanimously adopted: -
RESOLVED, That we have viewed with great
satisfaction the contemplated railroad routes
between Rochester and Concord and between
Bradford, Claremont, Springfield and Cayen-
dish. which are designed to give q direct con-
nestion between Portland and Rutland, and
we Consider them not only eminently practical
BILE but as presenting unusual facilities for con-
STRUGGLING railroad of easy grades and curves
and at moderate expense for MOTT pant of the
Resolued. That these proposed railroads will
be Of great value and importance to Portland,
inasmuch as they viii pass through sections Of
New Hampshire and Vermont which are rich
in farms, wood, lumber, water power and man
an - TS0F Ss s1a sDs Ssan
tiful city of Concord, between which and Port
land there is now little or no commercial inter-
course or business transactions.
"a Resolved, That we have found remarkable ex-
hibitions OF business enterprise and vigor in
various places along the route, and degree of
interest and enthusiasm among the people for
direct commercial connection with Portland
that leaves no doubt in our minds of their de-
termination to do all in their power to push
through this linz, and thereby connect at Roch-
ester with the Portland & Rochester Railroad
at an early day ENtxN NfN III
Resolued, That the thanks Of the Committee
are cordially given to the many gentlemen in
arafton, Barnstead, Pittsfeld, Concord, Brad
ford Newport, Claremont, Springfield and Rut-
land, who accompanied, received or entertain
ed us, for their unceasing and grateful atten-
tions, as well for the munificent hospitality
which they extended to US throughout the
whole of our instructive and delightful excur.
ResolUed, That the above list of resolutions
be offered to the Portland daily papers for pnb-
fication WIN. l.. PUTNAM, Chairman.
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COMPANY Q.-Thei first meeting of Co. @
was held on Saturday evening, at which about
thirty presented themselves as recruits. 1t is
proposed by the commander to appoint an aid
in each ward, who shall have command of
those coming from the ward. A little rivalry
will be had as to which ward will turn out the
largest number. A meeting will be held this
evening, at which it is hope1 every ward will
be represented. Meeting at Old City Hall at
o. clock
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DIDN'T LIKE HIS HoTEL.-Last week three
lads, attending one Of our public schools, ran
away and took the boat to Boston to attend the
Jubilee. Their parents telegraphed the police
of Boston to arrest them and return them by
the steamer. As soon as the steamer arrived
at the wharf in Boston the lads were arrested.
taken to the Jail and kept until the boat re-
turned to Portland. After they had got back,
one of their teachers, without letting on that
he knewAthey had been in jail, asked one Of
them what kind of hotels they kept in Bos-
ton? The reply was quickly made, 1.-THE one
stopped at was very poorly keptr'
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EgJss,s Iron .Bjtsers.

Will enrich the blood and prevent 1t from bseol n
ing watery and weak, lgiving healthy complexion,
restore the appetite, invgorate the system and are
very palatable. These bitters ara recommended to
all persons requiring SAFE and valuable tonic to i'm
part tone and strength to the system, not given by
bitters merely stimuisntin thgir effects; which, al
though they may possess tonic vegetable properties,
cannot give tho strength to the blood which the
IRON BITTERs viii give.
Prepared by VIM. Ellis, Chemist For sale by
Druggists generally. ,,rr lie 2l-dsm sS
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General Debility is Natures Appeal for

General Debility il Natures Appeal for
Help. 100 II
Thousands OF persons, Without any specific all
ment, are the victims OF longuor and lassude. The
minimizing apt to confound this species Of iner-
ton with lazness; whereas II usually arses from
want of organic energy, for which the subjects Of II
are no more responsible than the near sighted arr
for their detective vision. Such persons, although
they may be tree from pain, are as truly invalids
and much In need OF medical aid as Il they were
tormented with the pangs of acute disease. The,
require TONIC and Alternative, that will rouse AM
regulate their torpid organizations. In cases Of thi
kind, Hesfeffer's Stomach Biifcrs pioduce a
Immediate and most favorable effect. Tho debili
tated and Responding valetudinarian, who feels
he were but half alive; who shuns company, AM
has no relish either for BUSINESS pleasure Is meta
morphosed, by briet course OF this most. potent
vegetable invigorant, into quite different being
The change effected by the Bitters, In this bodily
and mental condition, Is o surprise to him elf an(
his friends. He hopes no longer; the active princ
Pile of life, which seemed 10 have die out of him.
re-awaksned and he feels like new man, Remem,
bering that debility ~ not only aiiction itself
but invitation 10 disease no time should be lost
In recruiting the broken down system with this
choicest and most potent all tonlcs and nervines
q June ls-eod&Wsxfw 1tis - ioi isSI3I
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Is the best article known to preserve The hair. ]
a@sias1 win positively i9of 80 asu 4
Restore Gray Hair 20 its Original cofo,
and Promote it's Growsh.
1t an entirely new scientific discovery, combin-
ing many of the most powerful and Restorative
agents in the vegetable kingdom.
IL nakes tho Hafr smseth and Glossy,
and docs not Stain the skim
"a 1t Is recommended and used by the first med
cal authority. ssse . as fs.t..'s
Our Treatlses on the Hair sent free by mail, i.is
Price $500. For sale by all druggists. 4 s'4ss
Il. P.HALL q CO., Nashua, N. H Proprietors
afr Es4atl-ss5 i,a vea may17eod&eoWlm
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SERIOUS ACCIDENT IS aturday, as Miss Par
kcr, young lady employed as clerk in one Of
our stores, residing on Lincoln street, was
passing down Middle street, near Cross street
dog belonging to Mr., Ambrose Merrill ran
suddenly against her, knocking her down upon
the sidewalk. She was SO seriously injured in
the spine that the physician fears she win be
cripple for life.
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HUMAN REMAINS FOUND One day last week
some workmen engaged in preparing for the
foundation Of a new shed to take the place of
an old one on the City Farm, dug up four hu-
man skeletons. They were the remains of per-
sons buried there years ago, and no person
now connected with the farm has any recollec-
ton of them .2stA IN .Sa .S
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RETURN OF THE YAcHTs-The yacht SQUAD
ron returned to this port Saturday afternoon
after delightful excursion to Boothbay and
Bath. Friday night portion of the squadron
anchored at Harpswell, and another at Jew
ellis Island. Saturday they had grand clam
bake at the latter place. All hands speak in
the highest terms of tho inequalities rendered
them during their cruise.
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ATTACK OF HIGHwAYMAN.-We learn that
one of our citizens, in coming across Turkey 3
bridge an evening or two since, when near the
end Of the bridge, was attacked by highway
man who demanded his money. Not being
disposed to crafty the desires of the villain,
the citizen attacked him and drove him off.
after giving him tremendous thrashing.
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Az ELEGANT PIcTuRE.-A few days ago we
referred to a picture being painted by our
young artist Leighton, for Stephen II, Cum
mings, Esq, Of the Glen House. 1t is now
done, and, we learn, win be put in Hale win
dow for a few days It is . choice work Of art,
and we can do no better for our deserving ar
fist than to ask all to call and see it. -
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
/, Revere House
Rostoa,. Mass,

This noted Hotel has been thoroughly modernized.
The house has been completely remodeed, painted,
and newly furnished. Suites OF for large and
small families,-water, bathDg-rooms, &c intro
dations for travellers. The "Revere" has always
been celebrated tor its table and the attention paid
its guests and Its high reputation in these particu
ans will be maintained. al....e.
Mr.. GARDINER WKrHERBEE late Of the Fifth
Avenue Hotel, New York, has become OF the
proprietors, and will be pleased TO welcome the rav-
cling public at the above Hotel.
80 WRISLEY, WErHERBEE & CO.,
je4sn2m Projectors.
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senth side of Peaks IsInpd
Epilepsy, or Fits.
Notice to Hackney Carriage own.
-1af 4,sf. ers and Drivers.
Extracts from City Ordinances

THE City Marshal shal inspect ali haclnev.car-
4 riages before license Is granted far fhe 1,se ~
the same. and also upon the first Monday OF july
Z mo person shall be permitted { dtiye any hack
ney carriage an the City Of Portland uness he shall
have HI. license therefor from the Mayor
LIZ owners are hereby notified to present their
e e. ION Inspection at the MarshaPs office on
a n Suee', on Thursday, July list, at 10 O'Clock
Also, all drivers not owning coaches are notified
~ make application for licenses at the same time
al, .,Iil, u JOHN SWEET, City Marshal.
Tortianu, June II, 1869. d3t
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"Buy hHc, and l'il do You Good" DIR.
xley's X oct and Herb Biifers are a sure
remedy for Liver complaint in all its forms, Humors
of the Blood and Skin. Scroiula, Dyspepsia, Cos.
tiyeness Indigestion, Jaundice Headache, ard Bill
ious Diseases, General Debility, SC. They cleanse
the system regulate the bowels restore the appetite
purif blood, strengthen the body, and thorough
prepare Il to resist diseases OF all kinds GEO. q.
Mar I3-sN16W
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DELEGATES ATLARGE-The Ward delegates
chosen Friday evening met at the Ward room
of Ward 8 Saturday afternoon, at o'clock,
and chose as delegates at large to the Bangor
Convention, Gen. Geo. F. Shepley, Hon. Geo
w Randall, John True, Esq, and Hon Geo.
w. Woodman. N
: The delegation from this city stands 40 for
Chamberlain, A for Perham and 2 undecided.
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Portland and VICINITY
New AdveriiasS aeas. .Ass Nav.
spEcIAI noTIcr COLUMN.

spEcIAL nor1cr COLUMN.
Boots and Shoes--T. e. Mosely 8 Co.
Sherry Wine Bittors-Saml Chadwick.
Cape Elizabeth.
Iron Bitters-Wm. Ellis.
Brandreth's Pills.
AUCTION COLUMN.
Auction Sale E. M. Patten & Co. IA Exchange st.
NEW ADvERTIsEMKNr COLUMN.
Mons Furnishing Goods-R L. Bowers.
Maine Savings Bank-Nathl F. Deering.
To Let-Peter Williams.
Piano-Fortes-Saml r. Cobb
Marshals Notice-John SWEET
To Contraetors-S. r FUNDS.
To Hack Owners-John SWEET .g
Bangor Bonds-H. M. Payson.
Epiepsy-0. Phelps Brown.
y Summer Retreat-H. M. Bracket.
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City Affairs.

A special meeting Of the Mayor and Alder
men was held Saturday, at 10 o'clock.
In BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN.
The salary bill came up from the Common
Council, that body non-concurring in the
amendments, and appointing committee Of
conference. This Board Joined Aldermen Cur
tbs, Rounds and Strout to the committee.
The order appropriating $500 for the con-
struetion of new barn on the Poor Farm in
place of the one recently destroyed by fire
came up from the lower Board, that branch
amending by inserting the sum of $1,000 This
Board receded from its former vote and CON
CURED with the Common Council. Adjourn
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HOUSE OF LoRDs.-It will be seen py our
Geographic dispatches that this hereditary
branch of the British Legislature, this embodi-
ment of the wisdom and aristocracy of Eng
land, has so far yielded TO the storm Of Liber-
aiism that is sweeping over the land as to pass
the Irish Church bill to second reading, by q
vote of 179 to 146 If they have thus yielded
from sense of public Justice and to what is
due to advancing civilization and not 'supon
compulsion,'' let them have the credit Of it,
Wevould not detract anything from their
patriotism and good sense in such move
ment.> But il they have yielded from no other
motives than fear of their own disestablish-
ment, they have lowered themselves in the esti-
nation of the English people and Of tho
world. We shall have more to say on this sub
iect in our next issue. W
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Cape EIizabeth Caucus.

The Republicans of Cape Elisabeth are hereby re
quested to meet in Caucus, at the Town House
on Tuesdiy, Junei 22nd at o'clock P. M, for III,
purpose OF nominating delegates to attend the State
Convention 10 be held at Bangor on the oath inst.
Per Order Of Town Committee
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LAWS OF BUSINESS for all the States of the
Union. By Thecphilus Parsons, LII. d.
Hartford, Conn. s. 8. Scribner g. Co. 1863
This valuable book is offered for sale to
the citizens of Maine by an agent of the
publication house. 1t is not a new edition
OF Parsons Laws of Business for Bust.
ness Men, but a new work, in which q
part of the text of that book is preserved
but which for the most part treats Of the sub
jects therein discussed in most succinct and
less argumentative way, besides discussing
some entirely new subjects 1t is a book Eot
Intended for the profession, or to elucidate
questions of law upon which lawyers are gem
orally consulted, but to aid business men in
determining whether the contracts, and docu-
ments given or received by them are substan-
ually valid and will be enforced by the courts
according to the meaning of the person whose
rights were intended to be secured. On almost
Sufficiently educated merchant or business
man ought to be informed, he will find in
Prof. Parsons well arranged book, distinct and
Ineligible information. He y;a find, too,
properly indexed, forms for Every instrument
he will be likely to have occasion to draw, from
will to chartery~fty. ial o
In the couptry this book is more needed than
in the ciss, where the amount of business done
apa the sharpness of competition compeIs a
division of labor. and where the merchant finds
1t prudent to trust the drafting of his more
formal legal documents to his attorney, Just as
ne entrusts his sales to one clerk, his book
keeping to another, and hires an agent to COL
iect his bills. In the country the trader must
understand and must do all branches OF his
business, must buy and sell his goods, keep his
books and collect his dues. So often he must
write his own deeds, mortgages and letters of
attorney, not always having an attorney, that
1t Is either safe or economical to trust with a
service he has ample time to do himself For
such men and for manufacturers, farmers. me-
ehanics and contractors, a book like this Is in
dispensible. '''-' - ~
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! HAGAN's MAGNoLIA BALM.-This article is
the true secret of beauty. 1t is what fashiona-
BILE ladies', actresses and opera singers use to
produce that cultivated, distingile appearance
so much desired in the circles of fashion
Tt removes all unsightly blotches, redness,
freckles, tan, sunburn and effects Of Spring
winds, and gives to the complexion blooming
purity of transparent delcacy of power. No
lady who values fine complexion can do with
out the Magnolia Balm; 20 cents viii buy it Of
any of our respectable dealers. ~
LYONS Katharion IL the best hair dressing.
ts's ,.Ys Aiss $500. je4eod&w1m
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Some Familiar Talk about the Great ia
bilee. How IL Seemed 10 q Disinserest-
cd Visfsmr

S~AAAc y ~ HmAAlhE = HIN uDOot snc WIGHT - -
bilee. How il Seemed 10 q Disinaerest-
cd Visitor.
G"aR BOSTON, June 10, 1869.
having spent some time in the "Press
noom Of the great Coliseum, may safely
say shas It was never before my lot to meet 80
many men Dent upon doing their best at the
sensational style Of writing. 1t was a vast
and prolonged "scufae'' with forms of speech,
coupled with ~,
capt alliteration's artful aid,
Adjectives were made into Chinese vans and
well.deined pyramids Of word-structure. with
mot q few struggling lines such as new troops
are accustomed to erect in swift campaigning.
Worcester and Webster were never before so
sacked and piElaged, and modern syntax was
manipulated as was never syntax before. iis
went to look for myself, and to estimate, II
possible, BY some rationale of expression, the
sum OF this great demonstration, and have Sc
riously concluded that modesty Of speech is q
virtue. No man has expressed his fun sense
Of the immensely Of this musical festival, and
no IMAM can do it. That is, no man can intelii-
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SPIRITUALIsTs' MEETINa.-The meeting of
the Spiritualists at Congress Hall, on Satur-
day, June 10, at 10 IL o'clock A. NJ, for the
purpose of forming State organization, was
called to order by Hon. J. G. Woodmah, on
whose motion James Kurdish was chosen
chairman and w. e. Smith Secretary. Re-
marks were made by Messrs. j. G. Woodman,
Fairfield, Kurdish and Hopkins Of Portland,
and J. NJ. PEBBLES, from the West. On ac-
count of the short notice given in the call Of
this convention, on motion of Mr.. Woodman
the meeting was adjourned to the last Thurs
day and Friday of July, at the same place, to
hold two days convention; and all the Spir-
itualist societies in the State are invited by
their delegates to be present.
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d SOLDIERS MoNuMENT.-Extensive prepare
tlons are being made for the dedication of this
monument at Gettysburg the first of July
next Senator Morton is to be the orator,
Bayard Taylor the poet and Henry Ward
Beecher the chaplain. If the orator for tba
occasion succeeds in producing as fine an ora
ton as the lamented Lincoln once gave \. there
ne can thank his stars and take courage. ~
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Emc MOVIE
"The current Of humanity has set away
from Boston. rss aIhiilf g - rI4AH
Grant has been to see "La Penchole,'' in New
York. ~Asoast-stA
Cuban recruits are actually getting away to
Cuba, though the number no doubt is much
less than reported.
Without new partieularsas to affairs in Cuba
the last two days, it can be GENERALLY stated that
the insurgents are progressing. The latest ru-
NOR started is to the effect that England is
about to accord belligerent rights. II i $50
Another Northern man, Mr.. j. G. Parkinson,
has been named for Congress from Alabama,
but strange to say he is not politician and
did not know of it till too late to back out. 4
The steamer Colorado took out an immense
amount of specie Saturday.
Daily stories about weeyil and rust in grain
are started, but they are not generally believed
The great bulk Of thenew continue to be ia
vorable to good cropso of cereals the land over.
No such popular demonstration was ever
known about the Parliament as greeted the
passage of the Irish Church bill. fs,.4l y !.
The King of Greece opened the sessions Of
the new Chambers with cheerful speech,
which Swallowed orthseveral national improve
ments and an advanced policy as to reforms
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room, 10 Exchange street, lot of furniture,
carpets, SC. See advertisement.
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WEsTBRooK.zz7Fhe following delegates were
elected to the State Convention: Leander Val.
entlne, Charles s. Bickford, John e. Warren,
William L. Pennell, Clement Phinney, Horace
81 Malliken, Rufus Durham, ]. N. Read. ]. T..
Iapley, George L. Hodsdon, Andrew Hawks.
We understand they are all in favor OF the
denomination of Gov. Chamberlain.
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PAINTINGs.-A large lot of oil paintings will
be open for exhibition to-day and tomorrow
at the auction rooms of e. n. Patten & Co.
Exchange street They are to be sold at auc-
ton to- morrow. 'AAA
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their delegates TO be present.

AMUSING INcIDENr.-Saturday morning
man was observed walking up Congress street
with large basket in his hand and compla-
Gently smoking pipe. Wien near Market
Hall fire was observed issuing from the basket
which was filed with papers, and which had
caught fire from his pipe Hequickly dumped
the basket and extinguished the fire.
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Base RsI1.


MR. EDfToR:-ln your issue of the 17th inst,
notice that Com" in behalf of Eon b. B.
Club. desires answers to few questions:
1.-The Androscoggins have only "growled''
Gas Com. Is pleased to express it, in reply
to Mr.. Geyer's significant letter through the
Lewiston Journal They simply ask the Off
GERS of the Association to comply with the
wishes Of the majority of its members, ex-
pressed in plain votes, both relative to the silver
ball and the tournament.
1.-The Eens no doubt bear in mind the re-
suit of the attempted game in Portland last
season, and can divine the Androscoggins' rea-
sons for preferring other grounds; simply that
on neutral grounds a fair game, with satishc
ton to all, may more readily be obtained.
8 The A. B, B. O. are not particularly par
tial to the Brunswick field, but would be pleas
ed to meet the Eons at Norway, or any ground
where the Association may decide to hold the
tournament SIa.
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SIP ECIAL NOTICES.
The Finest Stock

for materials and workmanship, Of Ladies', Gentle
mems and Childrens Boots Shoes and Slippers, h
to be found at T. e. MosELEY 6 CO.'S, 29s Wash.
inGton strcst, Boston, iopposits Jordan, Marsh q
Co.'sl IN
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WHATS IN A NAME?,--Mucb accors,;nu A.
'ne argus. Secretary Borie has changed the
names OF certain vessels of war, which the
Argus regards conclusive evidence of the in.
competency of that official and of the weak-
ness OF Grants administration. Oh for an
nour of Buchanan and Toucey. g} .esssd -
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Do NOT forget the claim that the steamer
Ella has upon all our harbor exeursionists.
See advertisement of some trips beginning to-
day. po- fsm M g sa1
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A Universal Cur alive Principle,

Let the wise examine its claims to their confidence
Mrs. Hooker, OF Barnstabe, Mass, was cured by them
Of st. yitus's Dance Of fifteen years standing. J.
Abram Van Wart was cured of internal tumor by
the use Of Brandretb's Pins when all other means
had failed. DR.. Brandreths office, Brandreth House
New York. Sold by all Druggists - e s7tii
lie 2i-eod6 oowfmSN AflSe ~ Ale1 fitl