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TERRIBLE STORM AT JAcKsosvlL1E.
KENTUCKY.

ANOTHER SERIOUS kAILk0AD ACCIDENT. I
LOUISVILLE, July 28.-An accident occurred
this morning on the Memphis & Louisville
Railroad. A train from New Orleans ran
through tres.le bridge at Buck Creek, near
ing seven. The report circulated that the dis
aster involved fearful loss of life has no foun-
dation.
A dispatch from tho scene of the accident
states that the books and papers of the express
had been saved from the wreck. The body of
man had Just been taken from under the
ruins, which was burned beyond recognition.
The names Of the killed were Eugene Riley,
engineer; Charles Childs, fireman, and Hugh
Mccall. passenger. Twenty-seven passengers
were badly wounded
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CALTFORNfA.
CALIFORNlA.
MOVEMENTS OF THE WAYS AND MEANS COM
MITTEE.

MOVEMENTS OF THE WAYS AND MEANS COM
MrTTEE.
SAN Francisco, July 27.-The Committee
of Ways and Means left for the East yesterda ay.
The committee after thorough investig ,tion
express their entire satisfaction with the
management of Federal affairs ON this coast,
A few days we're devoted to obtaining informa-
tion in regard to the Alaska fur trade.
PROPOSED VISIT TO EASTERN CITIES.
The representatives of two leading Chinese
companies in this city have accepted an invita-
tion Of the Chicago commercial party to accom-
pany them to Chicago IS their guests. After
wards they will visit New York and other
Eastern cities, and then proceed to the South
ern States and give their attention to the Chi
nese emigration question. Since the Secretary
of the Treasury directed the Collector at New
Orleans to use every effort to prevent the Chi
nese coolie trade, his attention has been called
to this port, whore ID is alleged the law of 1908
prohibiting the importation OF persons of color,
who are held to service or labor, and that Of
1853 against the coolis or slave trade are total
~ dlsregarded. 1t is also suggested here that q
society be organized to procure the enforce
ment Of the above laws.
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CUBA.


WAsnINGToN, July 2S-Lstters rom Cuba
received here contain intelligence to the 10th
inst
Gen. Quesada had destroyed two important 1
bridges on the railroad from Nueyitas to Puer-
to Principe, cutting off all communication be-
tween those cities. All the intervening coun-
try is held BY the Cuban forces. The Spanish
troops are now confined in those cities. and are
suffering severely from disease and want of.
supplies. Several sorties had been made from
Nueyitas, and in every instance the troops were
driven back with severe loss IS fIt4,f73fFe
Gen. ouesadn has o large number of Guan-
ism prisoners that he Is holding as hostages for
the proper treatment of Cubans who may fall
into the hands Of the Spanish commanders
Among them are number Of prominent gov
Tne letter states that the Cuban forces have
possession OF the country from Nueyitas to
Puerto Principe, with several points on the
coast which gives them direct communication
with the United States. 1t is reported that
there nave been important engagements, one
near Remedies and the other ut Sagua la
Grande, in both of which the Spaniaras attack
ed the Cubans in force. At Remedies the
Spaniards Were driven off with q loss of 15O
IN killed, wounded and prisoners AT Sagua
Ia Grande the fight lasted several hours, the
spanish force numbering over 1900, while that
Of the Cubans was less than 1000 effective men,
The Spaniards were finally compelled to re-
treat, with a loss of over 300 while that of the
Cubans was less than 49, q
The result of these battles has inspired the
Cubans with renewed courage. and they have
no doubt of their ability to maintain themselveS
against those now in the field ae
A large supply of arms and ammunition, in
Guiding battery of artillery with $50 men,
have been successfully landed at Nueyitas, and
are now part OF Gen. QuesAda's force
Sickness is reported as abating, and Gems.
Sqesada and Jordan expect soon to take the
neid offenslvely, with force more than quail
to that of their opponents.
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new Work sfeck md Manex nu.rh..

NEW. YORK. July 2S-Eyening Money easy and
demand on call at q per cent with exceptions Al
5per cent; prime discounts to 70 per cent. For,
elgn Exchange quiet and firm at 1927 q 110i. Gold
became heavy this afternoon, closing at 1851 q 1856
The decline IL due chiefly to some considerable sales
Of long Gold yesterday and to-day. The rates paid
Tor carrying to-day were 6, s, 81 64 OF per cent.
Governments steady at the close. Henry Clewes q
60. furnish the following 4.l5 quotations limited
States coupon 6s 1881, 122; do 5-26s 1862 124: do
1884, 1921 do 1866 122i; do January and July 120f;
6.s, 10sf.
southern State securities dull and unchanged
The Stock market was dull this afternoon, and the
fluctuations slight which state OF affairs was strange
y in contrast with the violent changes Of the morn
ing. There have been free sales Of the Vanderbilt
stocks on the theory that the managers ct Saratoga
Will not act Immediately on the consolidation ques-
tion. There was no special feature outside Of the
Vanderbilt stocks IL we except some little activity
and huctuati0n of q &c in Reading and Pacific
Mail. At $50 the market closed irregular and un-
settled. The following are b.45 street quotations.-
Pacific Mail, s3l; Western Union Telegraph, s6s; /;
New York Central. 2i0f; Erie, 2sf; do preerred 55
Reading, 80; Hudson 1856; Michigan Central. Isl ;
Michigan Southern, 1863 Illinois Central 14I; Ceve-
land Pitisburg, 1917 Chicago & Rock Island, 113a;
Pittsburg & Fort Wayne, 1853.
The balance at the Sub-Treasury to-day amounted
to S95, ,576,0O9. = II
The gross clearances at the Gold Exchange Bank
10 day amounted to $103, ,60s, 900.
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k1f rs; fhird ounIt A10 En 6D Atf Al ,cnr..t c-d
OF Cows oxen Bulls 80 "a "A - X b - I'M ~
fthe total yeickt n hides }ai,o,r ~ sz - d~d ~ Ds'
Prices Of Hides TaIiow ana u Mn DGTii H..
81 q 10c; Briehfon Tsiow S az - N ncrnts. tss
Hides (a 9Ic: conntr~ Tsi,ey X,y .yrn.i
20 q 23c ID Ii. - - sAnup Sai' sA'A'
Working Oxen There has been but very littls do
mast thers ox traae. For sever. 49, ~
which holde, yen Du. Nv pel I'm X y nsi Tba
trade VIII rei sa M elso r.., ~ coo o n,pnre coins
mors fre., f ~ ~, sgSn ~ oaI ~ Esst
om tne Not.s = soa aae 10 ve.r ,a. Aao,.
eainnes 70 70 20 es' sSe' 10 % h.sS - rs xso.eo
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Nonresident Taxes

IN the town of Wndham, in the County of Cum
Il berland, for the year 1885,
The following list OF Taxes on real estate Of non
resident owners In the town OF Wlndha of the year
lector OF said town. on the 18th day OF June, 1865
has been returned by him as unpaid on the 9Th day
OF May 1859 by his certificate Of that date, and
remain unpaid and notice is hereby given that Il the
said taxes interest and charges are not paid into the
Treasury Of the said Town within eighteen months
rom tine date OF the commitment OF the said bils so
much OF the real estate taxed viii be sufficient 70
pay the amount due therefor, including interest and
charges will without further notice. be sold at Pub
on THURSDAY, the sixth day Of January, 1870 at ten
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BOSTON, July 2s-lReported for the Press l. The
following ~ list of prices quoted this
D0mestic-Ohi0 and Pennsylvania pick-Iock Al 0
6oe; do choice Xxx 81 q 64c; fine x 46 00 b6c. mani
um 48 q SOC; coarse 40 a 4sc; Michigan extra ana
XXX Al a 6oc; fine 46 q 48c; medium AZ a 4cc. COM
mon 4b q 46c; other Western fine and X AZ D AZ.
medium 10 q 47c; common 43 q 45c; pulled extra,
40 a soc: superfne 40 a 53c; No. at 20 D 3Sc.
combing tfeece 60 a Go; California 20 q SOC D. Is,
Rreigr wools-Canada combing 10 q TIC; Smyrua
WASHED 20 a 40c, and l1washed 15 @ 22c; Buenos
Ayres SO y 45c; Cape Good Hope 81 q 43c; Chilian
22 "a soc; DonskI 81 q 43c; African unwashed 10 q
1Sc P ID.
Remarks-The demand for domestic Wool con-
tnue good and desirable grades OF fleece and pulled
continue to be taken at full prices. Combing and
elaide sections are still sought after and held hrm
The principal inquiry Is still fol medium grades Of
fleece. In New York the demand for domestic - fair
but prices tor desirable Wool aD0ve the views
OF consumers, the market Ii quiet. The new clip OF
Western is said tp be considerable below the average
in quantity and on this hypothesis probably buyers
continue to pay prices relatively higher than those
current In the Eastern markets. Manufacturers gen.
orally maintain that the decrease of the clip ID fully
onset by the depressed condition Of the goods mark
81 under heavy supplies, and that there 4 present
phi;iLanI Tor an advance In the raw material. In
iar a,aoeiphia the receipts from the West continue
snd the stocks In the hands OF dealers are be-
sat IL 20 accumulate. This general tone ofthe mar
cbe.;ns - - 70 nrm, and consumers have been p.r-
SA"'"s " united extent at last weeks figures
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Receipts by Railroads and steambo % ats,
PORTLAND s. KENNEBKc RAILRoAD-37 lambs
Is calves, car timber, do bbls. n pkgs furniture
% bdls paper 1920 do Stats, 10 wooden goods Al
empty oil bbls 1s doors, bdls blinds, do SASH 50
cases Shoes bbs. foul, tubs butter, bags pota-
toes, crates mdse, 10 cars freight tor Boston.
STEAMER JOHN BROOKS. FROM BosroN--1sl
boxes mdse, "a kettles 70 bbls glass ware So boxes
bbs. -four, 10 tcs lard horses 13o pkgs to Pfinces
Express 100 do to order for Canada and up e,untry
20s bars railroad IRON 30 bags mdse 10 bds hides IL
bars iron, 36 rolls leather, 90 pkgs to ORDER
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The Undersigned has perfected arrangements for
htng spectacles to the eye, according to the meth
Cd pursued by tie best Oculsts In this country and
In Europe. This method Is based upon an examin-
alton and test Of the eye, such as is entirely
known in the ordinary fitting of glasses-and which
an 0culist only Is qualified to make
Glasses fitted in this way win not only give the
greatest assistance to the eye but will prevent pain
In using, and viii best preserve the sight IE deter
mines to mathen tical exactness what glasses Unly
can he worn sithout Inconvenience or injury Want
of accommodation and other common defects OF Wis
ION, whereby many persons have been unable to get
glasses to suit them-are all corrected by ascertain
ing in this the exact lens required for each
eye
The rapid failure OF sight which many persons ex-
peieuce after thoy begin to use glasses demonstrates
how incompetent they are to At their own eyes,
People are troubled with many little detects In their
eyesight which they do not understand, and ire
quenty force their eyes, although dissmilar to lock
through lenses precisely alike consequently eye
is constantly strained and injured This Is the only
cause Of many of blindness; and, In any case
It prevents the harmonious action OF both eyes, and
the full development OF the sight
This method Is not put forward as in any respect
new or experimental. 1t Is founded upon knowl-
edge OF the eye, and is recommended and practiced
by all the best Oculists in the world. have arrang-
cd with DR., Chadwick to make the necessary exam
alton tor such desire it, at his oce sols Congress
street. The charge for examination s theonly extra
expense incurred. G. II. FARLEY,
| jy22d3m No. Exchange Street.
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NEW YORK.
CITY AND vrcrN1rx


NEW YORK, July 28.-0ne Of the officers of
decamped three weeks ago with $4,000 in cur
rency, bonds and certified checks. He was ar
rested in that city last evening, and has re-
turned the bonds and checks amounting $35 900.
leaving the institution q loser Of $1,000. The
names are withheld from publication.
The Board of Health of this city have agreed
to prohibit fat boiling below 10th street on and
after October 1st. The Board report that 40 900
persons have been vaccinated during the sum-
mer. Cases of small p0x are now very unfre-
quent, and all fears of the epide mic have dis
appeared.
FATAL ACCIDENT.
About $50 o clock this evening some mem
bers of pleasure club while passing French's
Hotel on their way from an excursion, com-
mencsd letting of fireworks with which the
when an explosion took place, fatally injuring
Michael Muicahy, aged twelve years, and an
other boy named Thomas Kelley. William
Maher, David Howard and Michael Barrett
were also seriously burnt.
THE TURF
The trotting match, mile heats, best in 5 to
harness, between Lady Thorn and Goldsmith's
Maid, was won by Lady Thorn in the fastest
time made this season on the Union Course, it
being dOue in 21 "a, 220 1-2 and 221 IA.
ARREST OF ANTI-RRNTRRs
ALBANY, July 2S.-Sergeants Guy and Kirke,
arrested ON warrants the anti-renters who
made the assault ON Sheriff Griggs and his
posse ON Monday last, in Rensselaer, county,
while serving civil process. They were al
lowed to 90 on their own parole to appear and
answer on Friday morning.
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PRESENTATION OF REsoIurroSs To NJ, PEA
|

PRESENTATION oB RESOLUTIONS TO Mr.. PEA
BODY.
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS. Jnlv os-Mr
Peabody was to-day presented with the resoln-
tions of the meeting yesterday. He rasnond-
ed with feeling allusien to the conaition Of
the southern people, and spoke hopefully Of tbe
coming prosperity which would cause tbs
whole South to blossom. He insideptallv al.
luded to the fact that the fund, though in its
infancy, had accomplished much good. Eight
hundred persons, half of them ladies, witness
ed the presentation. A grand ball in honor Of
Mr. Pesbody will take place on the 11th Of
Aueusf
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pRocEEDIsas or THE COUNCIL OF cESsoRs.
MoSTPELIER, July 2s.-In the Vermont
Council Of Censors to-day body of men were
chosen to inquire If any amendments were re-
onired to the constitution Of the State. Mr.
Reed of Washington county submitted long
report in favor OF female suffrage from the
committee on that subject
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SOUTH AmERtCA.

LONDON, July 28.-Advices from Asuncion
to the 17th of June, received via Rio Janeiro,
state that three members of the new Provision
al Government have bean elected by popular
vote
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LONDON, July 28.-Advices from Jaran re-
port the finances of that country in a very de-
moralized condition. Paper money was forced
upon the people on pain of death, and trade
was paralyzed.
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Domestic MARKER.

NEW YoRK. July 2S-6 p. M-Cottop rather mora
npands at sc. Foulsaies SsOS bbls slate anS
Western duh and 10 q 15c lower; superfne to fan-
cy State and choice Western 8 80 al 40; Southern
oso@75; California quiet At Is 80. Wheat Wheat
sssssi + us %si.s ssi es
g Sc lower; sales 81 900 bush; new Mixed western
SSc o6 for unsouId and 10 q Is for sound, clos
dull and ac lower sales 5000 bush; " Western 1s
Soc in store and Sic aoa Beet steady and unchang-
20 ss III new p1 plain msss % g 1s 1o new extra Y %
Ss 3d. closing at s3 % cash old do 50 80; prime 25
@2s 90. Lard firm; sales 400 tlerces; steam rem
whsksy da i' sales 20 6Ss Vest western u1 H. sSs sS
gar IN fair requests sales 4so hhds; Porto Rico 12ic;
Muscovado u, at at ~ l2c Molasses dull Talow 4
and nominally unchanged. Freights to Liverpool
firm; Cotton per steam i'd; Wheat per do I'D.
CHICAGO, July 2e.-Flour easier at rs a = 90 for
eas anS m sg ser sos e. ss 81
and lower; sales No. 2 at 0oc, seller August. Oats
dnll @ and lower sales at 5s q ssic ior new and old
Rye quiet and nominal; No.2 at os Bailey nomi-
nal. High Wines unsettled; sales at O4 a O5,-
g 13;c. sa "a
oIsclssA,l July a.--Whisksy quoted at os q
TO- Provisions frner. Bulk Meats at 1sic for
shoulders IS Isle for clear rib sides and is @ Isle
for clear sides. Lard at i0i D lStc. 4 = -
DETROIT. July 2s.-Wheat firm; No. White VIM
ter 50 q s5. Nsais ss.sl fllig, 80
MILWAUKEE. July 2s Flour dun; choice Iowa
and Minnesota $50 q s7S Wheat steady at ssi
for No. and 3l3 Cor No. o. Oats arm at 72}c for
No2 Corn unsettled at s5c for No. q. Rye Arm at
10 COED. g}kF 80 III 80 n. : =
JNxw 0RLEAxs. July s.-Cotton is steady; Mid
ding uplands 32tc. Sugar sti1er; common iO3 a
ing IS % 64c. ZOE -777's - '-e-->
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THE PACIFIC COAST.

Mr.. SEWARD AT vANcoUvKR's ISLAND.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 28-Hon. William H.
Seward arrived at Victoria, Vancouver's Is
land, ON the 20th inst, and met with an enthu-
siastic reception. He was escorted to the st.
George Hotel, where the principal citizens,
headed by the mayor, called upon him and pre-
sented an address of welcome. Mr.. Seward
visited the acting Governor and was received
in becoming manner. He was serenaded in
the evening and returned his thanks in a
speech, closing with expressions of friendship
for Great Britain. After visiting the ports in
Puget Sound he will proceed to Alaska, and
will return here in about three weeks
TERRIBLE STORM AT JAcKsoEvILLE.
A destructive storm passed over Jacksonville
region yesterday. 1t commenced with thunder
and lightning and was accompanied by tor
nado, which levelled fences, sheds and trees
Afterwards an immense bydy of water rushed
down the creeks, carrying away bridges, gar
dens and in some instances CATTLE 1t is sup
posed waterspout burst west of the place.
THE FIRES IN THE WOODS OF WASHINGTON
TERRITORY.
The fire is still burning in the woods in
Washington Territory. The smoke is so dense
at Monticello that objects at fifty yards dis
tance are hardly discernable.
DIsTRuBANcEs IN THE WHITE PINE MINES.
The members of the Miners Union at Treas
ure City, Nevada, visited the principal mines
of the White Pine district and compelled the
miners who wei working for less that So a day
to stop, using violence in some cases. Even
those lrboring under contract were compelled
to desist. No one was allowed to work.
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NEW JERSEY.

Lone BRANCH, July 28.-The President and
Secretary Fish left here this morning by spe-
cial train for Washington, to attend Cabinet
meeting. The President will return Saturday.
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mAsSAOMUsETTs.
urAvv WoRnWpv

BosToN, July GA bank in this city yes
tsrday paid 5000 on forged check, purport.
ing to be signed by Brewster, Sweet 8 Co.
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Horses. Carriages. sc. at Am,
IRON Works at Auctfoss

WILL. be sold at Public Auction on THURS
w DAY, 9th September next, at II o'clock A M
At he Merchants Exchange, Portland, Me. all the
pany, comprising some 60 acres OF UPLAND and
Flats situated at tide water at the mouth OF Pre-
sumpscot river, with water frontage Of several
hundred feet, and latg ge area OF unimproved fats
and good depth OF water at the wharf.
The Works consist OF a Forge Building about 100
by l40 feet, containing Furnaces, Engine, six ton
Nasmyth and other steam hammers, and all the
Tools and machinery for io gng heavy cranks, car
axles, and all kinds OF Iron Work.
This property is within one mile OF the city, and
will be sold without reserve.
Per vote OF Stockholders.
j. M CHURCHILL, Prest
W. II. STEPHENSON Treas
~ Plans Of the property may be seen At Mer-
chants Exchange. jy2edtd
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Brighton, Cnmhridge .-s w.scs c...,.
Mnrierr

toPeoi'' D'sFateh by international Linc.l
BOSTON. Wednesday. .Iu,v %
At market this week :25as Catte 9otyc ya,y 10
Lambs, $50 Swine, $500 Fat Hogs and ao vss,sp an4
week. 3003 Cattle 9307 Sheep and Ianbs .eo iast
3700 Fat Hogs. and 260 Veals. 'o' o"ins'
PRIcEs.-Beeves-Extra quality $l2 ,5 ta n o..
first quality Si2 90 q S12 5oi second quality iii 81
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MAINE.

Especial Dispatch by international L'he'I
SUICIDE AT wIscAssET.
WIscAssET, July 28-Mr. John GroVes' "a,
of this place, committed suicide TINS morning
about four O. clock by emitting his throat with
razor. Cause. anxieties in regard to legal dfl-
culties. He was "a years Of age and leaves a
wife and two children. c.. A
MEETING OF THE GRAND ARMY OF THE RE-
Especial Dispatch by Western uni ON Linc]
BATH, July 28.-The semi-annual meeting of
the Department Of Maine, Grand Army of the
Republic. was held in this city to-day. The
session was secret and continued until lata !.
the evening. Gen. George L. Beal. Grand
Commander, presided.
The following department officers were pres.
ent; Gen. Daniel White. Bangor, s. v. G. c.;
Capt. j. 8. P. Ham, Lewiston, J. v. G. c.;
Gen. Z. r Mattocks, Portland, A. A. G.; Maj.
.. A. Shorey, Bath, A. O.. c. Full attend
anee.
tomorrow the delegates have an excursion
TO boothbay, at the invitation OF Post Sedg-
wick. All seem enjoying themselves highly.
PRINCE.
(ro the Associated Press
BATH, July 28.-The semi annual meeting of
the Department of Maine, Grand Army of the
Republic, assembled with Post Sedgwick in
this city this afternoon. The attendance is not
large, though nearly all of the posts are repre-
sented. Gen. Geo. L. Beal presides. Reports
OF officers represent the order as in a prosper
GUS condition throughout the State, The new
and greatly improved ritual of the order, re-
Gently adopted, was introduced this afternoon
and received with much favor
The delegates visited the Orphans Asylum,
noon. To morrow the encampment make an
excursion to the seashore as the guests of Post
Sedgwick.
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Real Estate on Merrill street at
Auction.
Administrators Sale.

DURSUANT to a license from the Hon. Judge of
Probate the County Of Cumberland, the sub
scribers will cause to be sold ct public auction on
Thursday, August ~, at O'Clock p M. the valua-
Bile property No. 10 Tying street, being one-half OF
double wooden House containing eleven rooms, fur
nished throughout, and In good repair. There 10 a
good cellar and cistern. Lot 36x75 feet This pro.
perty is situated in pleasant neighborh0od, and
desirable piece OF property.
GEO t. MEANS, Administrator.
+. U. BAILEY, Auctioneer. jyodtj
Horses. Carriages, &c, at Auction
LIVERY SATURDAY, at II O'Clock A. NJ, on NJ "
~ market lot, Market street, shall sell Horses
Carriages, Harnesses, &c.
Apl29. r. o. BAILEY. Auctionser.
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DOsTER PRINTING, Of all kinds done win us
L patch ct the Press ohcs, T
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" o r. CE.

NOTICE is hereby given that my son, John G:
collect none his earnings and shall pay no bills OF
mis- contracting after this date
West Falmouth, July 27, 1859. jy2sd1ws
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HATS and Caps.

g1rRsT-CLASS Salesman wanted to sell Maine
II and Provincial Trade. Address Boston o.
Box 2s42. Jy26tf
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7. o. o. r..

HNf - y.
The Annual Session of the Il. w. Grand Encamp-
ment Of Maine will be he Id at Odd Fellows HAIL. ss
Exchange st, on Tuesday Evening, August 10th, at
O'Clock NJ.
EDWARD P. BANKS,
jy27td Et.uss es4. Grand Scribe
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TO fleaSure-SeeAefS
ME Yacht May Flower is now ready for Deep eap
Sea Fishing or to lot by tho Jay or We, wesA Cigar
enquire at Sargent q st,o 20.
tore 146 Exchange st. Jy11"~"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-10-27
Taking up the Cross.

The late Dr. Woods, of Andover, was
once travelling in the State of New York,
when he stopped for the night at public
house. After tea, the landIady came into
the parlor where he was sitting, and in reply
to his questions, informed him that she was
protested Christian. Il used" said she,
"to go to the Presbyterian Church, but they
would not let me take up my cross, and then
[ went to the Methodist" "What were the
circumstances of the caSe?' inquired the
DR.. "Why," said she, 81 wanted to take
up my cross and speak in meeting, and they
would not let me- "Well, said the DR..
81 don't think I quite understand it yet
From your statement it would appear that
your cross was to sit still, and that you went
away to avoid it" This, however, she was
utterly unable to see.
1t is very desirable to perceive the differ
ence between taking up the cross, and having
our own way. The manufacture Of spurious
crosses is by no means confined to the Rom
ish Church. Many man is trying to get
to the stake in defence of shibboleth that
has grown right out of his heart, not yet
sanctifed, = COngregationali8t and Recorder.