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The Portland daily press., 1869-08-02
Imported Percher04a Stallion
.CONOuEROR.,,

80
a This celebrated Stallion will stand for
& the season Of 9 lsS9, 4, At Che the stable Of the
He s years old, stands II hands high and weighs
i6o0 pounds: of splendid figure and action; beau
be hors a M snS anS sed 70
ride or drive; will work In all harness; was in port
Promoting Aercuitufe and was pnrebaseS S2 bis LII
present owner for the purpose Of Introducing an i'm
Notwithstanding his size, he has trotted single
mile in four minutes, twelve miles hour, and
walked five miles an hour This latter feat 10 be-
eved to be unprecedented in horse OF his size and
Is very valuable feature in draft horse, aud one
that he imparts to his progeny In marked degree.
time of service. As it is desirable to leave only
perfect class OF stock from this horse he will seve
only such mares as are sound. All mares sent from
a distance will be furnished good pasturing at 81 25
per week, and will be received at the depot or boat
and taken to the stables free of charge. While ey-
cry attention viii be given 70 tner safety the sub
! viii pay the following prices for the two best
Colts after Conqueror: For the best Stud Colt shown
AZ the Maine State Agricultural S0ciety's Fair in
'-'' ''' 't'' mare 10 GoRa6E Sa RiSS SMSooDMAN. 9
s1 saeat massachusetts Society for Promoting Agr-
The Percheron Stallion copoueror ,vos so,s.,ed INV
one Of the veterinary surgeons Of the Rovei Frsnrk
College, and sent to this country by Msssrs fohn
the Trustees Of the Massachusetts orders from
noting Agriculture" and arrived by steayo ,uf ~
Havre in New York, in July, 1864 and arrivsH ~
my stables July 8, 1864. He was considered one az
the finest horses to be had. "
THOMAS MOTLEY, 1st Vice President
Mass. Society for Promoting Agriculture
Wili also stand at my stables, the celebrated Ham,
MOUNTAtN BOY,"
grandson Of Rysdyk's Hambletopiar." He is
tonr years olo, blood bay stands sixteen and hall
hands high, OF ine figure aud action and ueighs
1850 pounds. Terms 500. anu VIRGINS
Also the splendid bay Stallion -
sssAUNTERER,,.
Sredby Med Davis" (he by "Hiram Drew, wb,
trotted his mile In 2.37-dam tsSea Foam who nade
her mile In 2.35. ssSaunterer' is five Years old "
good stepper and kind in harness weighs go pounds
and stands fifteen and quarter hands high.
Terms, $15.
EE- This stock has been selected with special ref
orence to the improvement of the breed of pleasure
and draft horses and the terms service have beer
fixed at price which Is within the reach OF every
man who desires to raise good colt.
For further particulars address,
HORACE WOODMAN,
Saco, Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-02

CAH ssnA 90 2Ae z bi1e.
Eysg3 intelligent and thinking psrson must KNOW
ynat remedies handed out for general should haye
their efficacy established BY well tested experience in
the hands of regularly educated physician, whose
preparatory studies tt him for all the duties be must
fulfil; yet tho country is flooded with poor
and cure-als, pufpf ig to be the best in the world
which are not ons -seless, but always injurious
The unt0rtunate EAsss be PARTICULAR in selecting
bis physician, as 1t Is neftab!e yet incontroveTfi
bic fact that many sgpbilitic patients are made mis-.
cradle with ruined constitutions by maltreatmeut
nom inexperienced physicians in general practice or
Esa point conceded By the best syphiiogra-
dhers, that the study and management Of these come
dlaints should engross the whole time OF those who
would be competent and successful in their treat.
ment snd cure. The inexpsrienced general practi-
TONER having neither oppeftunlty nor tIae to 1aak-
himself acquainted with their pathology, Commonly
pursues one system OF trement in most cases .aas-
Ing an iIdiscriminste that sn:cUatec and dsn-
sefcus wsaIjons the xercuIy. 4 AF%
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-02
MEDICAL.
HfFt 3ftaI5 IaaiHu q sF9.a--- -
Dig. j. B. HUGHES,
CAN BE FOND AT his
PRIVATE MEDICAL ROOMS


Next she Prebie- II ouss,
g AERA he can be consulted privately, and Wit
w the utmost confidence by the afdicted 8, ] Z
hours daily, and from A. N. to P. II.
Dr.. = addresses those who are sufferins under the
An1ction Of Knvate diseases, whether arising fron
impure connection or the terrible vice OF self-abuse
Devoting his entire time to that particular branch OF
me medical profession, he feels warranted in GUAR
standing recently contracted, entirely removing ths
dregs Of disease from fhe system, and making per
feet and PERMANENT CUBE.
He would cab the attention Of the afflicted to the
fact Of his l0Dgstandlng and Ee-eaEnad reputation
furnishing sufficient sesrrance Of mis- skill and sur
caEA. .
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-02
Massachusetts Insane Asylum.

WORCESTER, MASS.
XNTANTED.-There Q wanted Immediately from
w twelve to filteeu ladies', between the ages OF
eighteen ana thirty. to act as assistant and nurses
schools Preferred but any having the necessary ac-
qutements, and coming well recommended, will Sc
cure a position. Address,
DIR. M. BEMIS, Superintendent
w4w:26 Worcester, Mass.
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-02
81 Great BLESSING -
CJerOynaen.

Tho Rev. ISAAC AIKEN, of Allegheny, Pa,
testes that i has cured him. after all other reme-
dies had failed. ), - -.
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-02
Inland Route
Shortest Route to New York.

Inside Line UiG SfOningt07l.
sd From Boston and Providence Rail-
EF& way stat ion at $50 o'clock, P :. M,
NZIN4E& tSundays excepted) connecting with
new and elegant Steamers at Stoning-
ton and arriving. in New York in time for early
trains South and West and ahead of all other Lines
In case OF Fog or Storm, passengers by raging 81.
extra, can take the Night Express Train via Shore
Line leaving Stonington at II 80 NJ and reaching
New York before o'clock A. M. = ,l.tr-rs-, 2
-, y J. W. RICHARDSON, Agent, r.
ap26dt 13f Washington st, Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-02
GRAND Trunk WAY
OF CANADA.
Alteration of Trains.
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.


CEzsHx1 On and after Monday, June 2ist,
efE$R Trains will run as follows:
Express Train TOR Danville junction, Gorham and
Island Pond. connecting with train for Quebec ana
Montreal at 7.10 n. .,s,st7.
Express Train for Gorham, at 1 10 NJ,
NoTE-This Train will only stop at Danville juno
ton, South Paris, Bethel, and Gorham
Mail Train (stopping at all staiions) for Island
Pond, connecting with night mail train for Quebec,
Montreal and the West, at 1.35 M.
Passenger Train (sopping at all statiOns) for Cor
ham at $50 nj.
Passenger trains will arrive as follows:
From Montreal, Quebec Gorham and Lewiston, at
$40 A M.
From Gorham and Bangor at2.1OPM.
From Montreal, Quebec and Gorham, at $40 P NJ.
From Gorham and South Paris, $50 Pm.
~ Sleeping Cars on all night Trains.
3rhe Company are not responsible for baggage to
any amount excesding $50 In value land that person-
Al unless notice Is given, and paid for at the rate
one passenger for every $500 additional Yalue
@. =. BRIDGES, Managing Direetcy.
q. BAILEY, local SaperinteRdeMt
Portland, June 18 1859. M diff
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-02
FAIL RIVER LINE,

FALL RIVER LINE.
For New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Wash
n ington, and all the principal points
sl as.1 West, South and South West,
Via Tauntsn, Fall River and Ncwport.
Cabin, $500; Deck $500. Baggage checked
New York trains leave the Old Colony and New
port Railway Depot, corner OF South and Kneeiand
streets daily, Sundays excepted as follows at 43O
P M, arriving in Newport 40 minutes in advance OF
the regular Steamboat Train, which leaves Boston
new wand and macn%feent % steamers er PRcviDrxcE. Capt.
b. M. Simmons BRISTOL, Capt. Benz. Brayton.-
These steamers are the fastest and most reliable
boats on the sound built expressly for speed, safety
and comfort. This line connects with all the South
ern Boats and Railroad Lines from New York going
West and South, and convenient to the California
s'To shippers Of Freisht.o this Line, with
its new and extensive depht accommodations inBos-
ton, and large pier in New York; Exclusively for the
business OF the Line is supplied with facilities tor
freight and passenger business which cannot be sur
warded with dispatch. '''N
New York Express Train leaves Boston at 1.so P
A M. Freight leaving New York reaches Boston on
the following day at 9.45 A NJ.
For tickets, berths and staterooms, apply at the
company's office at No Old State House, corner OF
Washington and State streets and at Old Colony and
Newport Railroad Depot, corner of South and Knee
land streets, Boston.
SUNDAY NIGHT LINE.
Cars leave every Sunday Evening, at 80 p. M,
The odice, Old State House. wili be open every
Sunday afternoon from 2to O'Clock, and at the De-
pot from to 10 A NJ and from to Geo p nj, for
sale OF tickets and staterComs. asift 1s4HN
Steamers leave New York daily, Sundays includ
ed) from Pier IS North River, loot OF Murray
ST. at 500 M. fI1qiaoo i,sIssi4f 1l.f
: GEO. SHIvERIcK, Passenger and Freight Agent.
JAMES FISK, r.,
Managing Director Narragansett Steamship Co.
May 15-diyr J .V a si4s4tsfro
= Norfolk and Baltimore Steamshi, Line.
Rital Re Steamships of this Lime sail from end
of Central Wharf, Boston, Erery. Flee
I1zaEN Days,at o'clock p M. for Norfolk and
= baltimore. Steamships - ii,u
George Appold," Capt. Solomon Hosres.
"WjIiiam laurence" Capt. Vim. A. Hd1ett. &
"WittidH Kennedy Capt. y. c. Parker, Jr. b.
McCieli0n," Capt. Frank M. R6ices.
Freight forwarded from Norfotk to Petersburg and
Richmond, by river or rail and by the IA. Tenn.
dir Line to all points in Virginid Tennessee, Ala
bGma and Georgia; and over the Sedboard and R0a-
aoke r. to ali points in North and South Carolina
BY the Bait. & Ohio r. r. to Washington and all
places West.
Through rates given to South and West.
q Fine Passenger accoGodations. ff E
Fare including Berth and Meals S15.00; time to
Norfolk, As hours. To Baltimore 60 hours.
For further Information apply to .tsf
.-3ia( t.. SAMPSON, agent, gsis
may4d3m J3 Central Wharf, Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-02
10 81 7
Druggists.

Any. Druggist in the country win tell you, You
take the trouble to enquire that every enc that buys
bottle OF Goes Dyspepsia Cure from them. speaks
IN the most unqualified praise fits great medicinal
virtues.
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-02
Two First. Glass Houses for Sale,

THE two New Firsf-class Dwellings, ON
i the corner OF Pine and Thomas streets are now
ready for the market They are elegantly and dura-
bly, built and fitted with all the modern
Any party desiring to purchase a desirable resi-
dence in the estporton ofthe city asked to call
and examine this property. Apply to i7laa s
my10tt FRED JOHNSON, on the premises.
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-02

MOUNTAIN BOY,v

a grandson Of " Rysdyk's Hamb,ston,o,, ;, 10 10
four years old, blood bay, stands sixteen and half
hands high, OF fine figure aud action and weiohs
1850 pounds. Terms $40. anu weighs
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-02
Hard Colds and CouaAs

Yield at once to steady use OF this great remed
dies have failed
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-02
Also the splendid bay Stallion
"sAUNTERER,,

Sired 1y Ned DAVIS" (he by 'Hiram Drew''l Win
her mile In 235 "Sannterer'' is five years old
good sterper and kind in harness. weighs 800 pounds
and stands fifteen and quarter hands high.
Terms. $f5.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-03-17
FORTY.FIRsT CONGRESS.
Tho New House Of Representative.

Tho New House Of Representatives.
The first session of the new (Forty-
First) Congress opens on Thursday,
March 4, 1869. All the States that will
be represented on that day have already
chosen their Representatives, and we
present herewith carefully revised and
complete list of the House rs it will be
composed, together with a statement Of
the contested seats, etc. twill be seen
that the Republicans lin Roman) num-
ber 100, and Democrats lin italics) "a.
An asterisk ($) indicates new member:
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-03-17
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Millmen, Painters, Glaciers
Paper Hangers, Etc.


IN ONO POUNDS ENGLISH BLUE
4U,UUU STONE; ..... ....
rs CARBOYs NITRIC ACID;
rs CARBOYs IURIATIC ACID
40, 900 LBS. ATLANTIC AND
JEWRTT's LEADj
1000 LBS. ENGLISH RED LEAD
Q, 500 GALS. ENGLISH ROLLED
OIL, in Drums and BnrreIs (,
so RRI.s. OHIO FIRE PROOF
. PAINT
1900 GALsi a. nofGsn sEGGHD 4TH.'Tx oIt. Ter
Roof Painting, Etc., Ktc.
PAPER! PAPER! PAPER
r HAVE THE MOST COMPLETE AND
extensive assortment OF WALL PAPER
ever offered In this State, comprising English,
French, and American patterns, In Gilt, satin
and Blank. ..,
For list Of prices and samples, call at
JOSEPH FREDERICKs',
Ne. 43 south q Street, virginia,
OPPOSITE BANK OF CALIFORNIA,
Where will also he found WINDOW GLASS Of
nil sizcs: LOOKING GLASS PLATES, Double
Thick Glass; PICTURE FRAMES; GILT
MOULDINGS, etc; WINDOW SHADES Of all
descriptions; CORNICES, etc.
GH Orders for Glazing, Papcring, House and
JOSEPH FREDERICKS',
| AZ South C street, opposite Bank OF California.
ic2G-1m
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-03-17
NEW ARTICLE OF
Watches and JeWelry |!
Called "GoId Mctni,o


Which has all the appearance of FINE GOLD,
and is very handsome.
Prices of Mems Watches, Hunting Cnscs.
Lowest price Watch, gold metal .........$ s 90
Beautiful engraved case, anchor lever. 10 10
Beautiful octacon.shapc case, fine finish. 10 OO
Heavy American style. ...... ........... 10 w
Onc-half size, engraved case. ........... 10 OO
Beautiful stem windcrs, nice size Watch. 20 W
Ladies' Watches, Hunting Cases.
Lowest price Watch. tch.....................S ~
Beautiful engraved case, anchor lever. lO w
Extra fine, engraved and cnamclcd, very
handsome ............... ........... % w
Chains.
81 different styles of Vest Chains, very.
handsome, cacn .,x:..;.o..:..',:.S ."
81 different styles long Neck Chains, for
ladies'. ...s.'.'.'' w
Lcontsin Chains, to iasten with brcastpin. 5 90
sleeve Buttons.
81 different styles, plain, black, cnamecd,
engraved and with coral, per pair. 81 TO
Shirt Studs, per set, tt,.................. 800
Bcautful sctis, Pin and Ear Rings, cnam
clcd. with and without coral, ........ 90
Childrcn's sets, Pin and Ear Rings, en-
gravcd, cnameled, with and without
coral Observation-Disclosures" w
We have Ladies' Watches, very beautiful,
in Is carat gold cases, warranted. =. .35 TO 20
Genuine Scotch Pebble" Spcctaclcs, TO
suit all sights, in fine steel frames. 90
Also a good assortment OF Gold anu S1IyGr
AND SILVER AMERICAN WATCHES, at
about onc-third less than the usual rates. To
select, send for price list.
We can send any Of the above goods by Ex
press, TO BE- paid for on delivery;
Coz Montgomery street, San Francisco.
fct-3m
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-03-17
ORMSBY HOUSE.

Corner of Carson and Second Streets,
CARSON CITY,. .......NRVADA.
r. L. GARDNER --- Proprietor.
rpHIS HOTEL HAS BEEN REFUR- H,a
i nishcd and rcflttcd throughout, and IL s3ijs
now omen for the accommodation OF the E::ss1
public NO PAINS WILL BE SPARED b
make this "a
FIRST GLASS HOTEL!
THE TABLE
Will at all times be supplied with the BEST
TINT the SAN FRANCISCO MARKET aflordS
together with every attention to the require
mcnts Of guests.
THE TRAVELLING PUBLIC
Will find II to their advantage to stop at this
house, 1t being the
GENERAL STAGE OFFICE
For all the different stage lines which leave hero
DAILY for all portions OF this State, California
and the Atlantic States.
sR-Thc Clerk will pay strict attention to
BOOKING PASSENGERS, and give any infor-
nation relative thereto.
TIE BAR
Has been furnished with large stock Of FINE
WINES. BRANDIES, WHISTLES, ALE, POR-
TER, etc.
Attached to the house, in the rear OF tho bar
BILLIARD ROOM,
With two fine tables with every equipment nee
cssary for pleasure and comfort.
eS-Thc house will be open at ALL HOURS
OF the day and night. dclG,u
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-03-17

Alabama, Connecticut, Georgia, Mis-
sissippi, New Hampshire, Texas and
Virginia will not be represented at tho
opening Of Congress. In Indiana, the
seat Of George W. Julian is contested
by John s. Reid, and that Of Daniel W.
Voorhees, by William Writ Carter. There
is also vacancy in the Eighth District,
occasioned by the election of Daniel s.
Pratt TO the United States Senate. In
Pennsylvania, the seats of John Wo0tt,
John n. Reading and Henry ID. Foster
are respectively contested by Leonard
Myers, Caleb N. Taylor and John Co.
vode. In Missouri, Robert T. Van Horn
claims the seat Of James Shields, and
William =. Settler that Of David P.
Dyer. In Ohio, Benjamin Egglcston
contests the claim of Philip W. Strdder,
and james NJ. Ashley that of Trumon
II. HOag. In Kentucky, Sidney Barnes
will cndcavor to oust George ". adams,
and in New Jersey George Halsey con-
tests the seat of Orestes Cleveland.
The candidates named for Speaker of
the House are James G. Blaine of Maine,
Henry l.. Dawes Of Massachusetts,, Viii
liam D. Kelley of Pennsylvania, and
James 4. Garfield OF Ohio. The candi-
dates for Clerk are Edward Mcpherson
of Pennsylvania, Henry D. Wasbburn Of
Indiana, Ephrnim r. Eckley Of Ohio
and Adam +. King Of Maryland. If tho
States yet to choose Representatives
send delegations composed politically
rs in the present Congress, tho new
House when completed will number l44
Republicans to so Democrats, or ls
short Of n two.thirds vote. E-. ..
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-09-25
A Man Commits Suicide in
NashViIlc.
Late Washington Items.
Duel Fought Near st. Louis
Supposed Murder in Mem
phis.
News by Atlantic Cable.
Man Shoots Himself with a
SHOTGUN ia Sc. Louis.
News by Atlantic Cable.
He Dies in a Short Time.
Interesting New York News


New YoRK, September 24.-The
Pilot boat Hope reports having
spoken the steamer Prince Albert on
22d inst Oh Fire Island. The steam-
er reported having broke part of heI
machinery aud was laying to to repair
the same. The steamer was seen yes
terday by several vessels cruising of
Fire Island, and as she steamed very
fast they supposed her to be priVa
teer or some ethiug Of that sort.
The Association of California Pic
neers arrived this morning and are
stopping at the Astor House.
The annual convention of the Ma
tional Telegraph Union was held to-
day at the Western Hotel in this city.
But few delegates were present, and
little Of interest was done. The Trea
surer's report showed good financial
condition of the Union. The future
control ofall affairs of the Union was
vested in the Executive Committee.
which is composed of the officers and
publishers Of the 7elegrapher, the or
gan of the Union.
The following officers were elected !:
President. w. Fl Young, of Wash
ipgton, ID. c.; v. p, Otis, of New
York, Recording Secretary; W. w.
Burhans, of New York. Secretary; !;
+. l.. Pope, of New York, Treasurer
j. N. Ashley, publisher and editor Of
the Islegrdpher, was reelected.
DR.. Porter, Junior partner of the
old firm of Carlton & Porter, form
erly Methodist Book Agents, and
immediate predecessor of the pres
ent firm of Carlton q Lanahan, re-
turned to town yesterday, and having
just heard of the rumored defalca-
ton, he thinks it exceedingly ques-
tionable whether there has been any
loss whatever TO the Book Concern
by fraud IN its management or any
other cause, and that DIR. Lanahan,
the new agent, has been led into
mistakes IN his Investigations.
The Eapress says that later infor-
nation regarding the defalcation of
Mr.. HeadIy, Junior partner of Van
dewater Il 60, make it appear that he
has made away with about $4,000.
1t is understood that Mr.. Bonner
has consented to tsot Dexter against
Lady Thorue next week, probably
Thursday, at Prospect Park Fair
Gronnds-the entire proceeds for the
benefit of the Avondale sufferers.
With fine day, it is anticipated there
will be $4,000 spectators. The admis-
sion will be 50
A wealthy man of this city, whose
name is not announced, contributed
$4,000 10 enlarge and improve the
Women's Hospital.
NEW YORK, September 24-It is
stated that an expedition of 300 men
got-off, from Cedar Keys, Florida, on
the 14th inst, for Cuba, per steamer
Lillian.
NEW YoRK, Sept. 24.-At the Pros
pect Park Fair Grounds to-day, In a
race, tWo-mile heats, to wagons, for
purse of $2,375, Old Put beat Capt.
Gill in 5:19 and 5;184.
The National Base Ball Club, Of
Washington. beat the Orientals, of
New York, to-day, by score of 36
to 2l.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-09-25
Washington Items.

WASHINGTON, ID. O., Sept. "a
The new Russian Minister, accom-
panied By the Secretary of State, re-
paired to the Executive Mansion to
day and presented his credentials to
the President, who replied to the
Minister'S address and reciprocated
the friendly feeling expressed
The Cabinet assem- bled at noon to-
day, ali the members being present.
This is the first Cabinet meeting, with
all the members in attendance, that
has been held for nearly three
months.
WASHINGTON, September 24-The
monthly report of the Department of
Agriculture for August, says of
corn: Unless the close of the season
is very favorable, there must be 150,-
100000 bushels less than full crop.
Cotton-There will be a reduction
in the yield of cotton frem the Caro-
linas to Alabama, and a material in
crease from Mississippi to Texas.
The probabilities at present favor a
weld of 275O COO bales. which crop,
as a whole, is larger than last years.
crease are Illinois, Michigan, Iowa,
anu Adlt1Ql Lila. 0Ato 9ACA0UQ
abundantly; apples in a less degree
than on any other species.
In stock hogs there is a reduction
In the number and condition ap-
parently, as compared with last year,
of from FIVE to ten per cent.
The game of base ball between the
Excelsiors, of Brooklyn, and the
Olympics, of Washington. played this
afternoon, was won by the Olympics,
by a score of 80 to 13.
hoopmauschoof, the contractor for
supplying Chinese labor, had an in
teryiew with the Secretary to day,
when the latter stated that the De-
partment had no intention of interfer-
ing with the scheme of Chinese i'm
migration, unless the laws were vio-
lated. He left this evening for Mem
phis and New Orleans, and thence to
attend the Louisville Commercial
Convention.
There are no new developments to-
day on the Cuban question, beyond
that it was spoken of in the Cabinet
meeting and a. telegram read from
Minister Sickles in reference to the
respectful declination by the Spanish
Government of the proposed media
ton by the United States between
Spain and Cuba. There is no ques-
ton pending between the two coun
tries directly concerning the war on
that island.