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The Van Buren press., 1870-05-24

"THEE EVIDENTLY HAS ACQUAINrANCEs
rnAr l HAVE Nor Among the people
who attended the Phil.delphia market the
other afternoon was citizen Of New DER
scy. He brought stock Of eggs and but.
ter In big coop in the rearmost part OF
che wagon he had splendid peacock.
whose tail spread out. beautiful even to
aorgsousness. like tho trail of lady's
dress. An Irishman passing observed the
,plsndid plumcSe Of tho bird, and asked its
price.
Thee can have it for fifteen dollar" "
Was the reply Of the owner. whose garb in
dicated him a. q member Of the Society Of
Friends.
"Thst's good price, was the inter.
rogative romark OF the Cels. as he smooth
ed the ample tail Of the fsathcred biped.
"There are plenty Of people who will
give that for him. was the placid and very
true rejoindor.
The Celt surveyed the bird. admired his
proportions, but still endsavored to cheapen
him.
Mister" said he. at last, to the grave
gentleman who held the bird for sale
people say that these birds have very
bad voice"
81 have nothing to say about their
voices" was tho quiet reply. Ii thee
wants tho fowl, thee can take it; il thee
does not. its voice does not make any mat
ter to thee"
'sBat." says the Colt. "don't thin birds
holIer like the devil :"
Friend" was the sweet reply. "thee
probably. in that respect, has an advantage
over me. Thee evidently has acquaintancss
which have not II thee thinks that the
scream Of this bird is like to that Of thy
friend. whom thee has named. l, in my
Ignorance, will not presume to contradic,
,thee."
The Van Buren press., 1870-05-24
Manhood; How Lost, How Restored.
DR.. HUNTER

CONTINUES to treat all private diseases.
~ Syphilis in all its forms. GUnOrrhea,
elect. Structure. Orchiti-. and all urinary dis
eases and the effects of mercury are com
pletcly eradicated; Spermatorrhea or SEMI
nal Weakness, resulting from self-abuse or
other causes. and which produces some OF the
following effects. rs blotches, bodily weak
ness. indigestion. constipation. aversion to
society. unmanliness, dread of future events
los, of memory. Incidence noctural emissions.
aud finally prOstration Of the vital power.can
be fully restored to health. Persons afflicted
with tiiS or any other delicate. intricate. or
long standing constitutional complaint
should give the Doctor "A trial lie never falls.
III, Doctor publishes II medical circular
thar give, Il full exposition of vrnerea and
private diseases. that can be had free at office,
or by mail for one stamp. IL gives clear
delneation of all the diseases and conditions
resulting from the rcfringcmrnt OF the moral
laws. cX"cs-cs. indulgcnccS. exposures. and
imprudencc- in married or single life Every
sentence contains Instruction TO the afflicted
and enabling them to determine the precise
nature of their complaints.
The establishment. comprising ten ample
rooms is central When it Is not convenient
to visit the city the Doctors opinion can he
obtained by giving Il written statement the
case. and medicines can be forwarded by mail
or express. In some instances. however. a
personal examination i absolutely necessary.
while in others daily personal attention IS re-
qured. and for the accommodation OF such
patients there are apartments connected with
the Office that are provided wit every requi-
site that is calculated to pr"nivte recovery.in
Guiding medicated vapor baths. All prescrip-
tons are prepared In the Doctors own Iabo-
ratory under his personal supervision. Med
ical pamphlet at office free. or by mail for two
stamps. No matter who have failed read
what he says. Office No. 1873 Third street
between Green ami Walnut streets. near the
Postollice. Louisville. Ky. Office hours 8 "a.
m. to Z y m; sundays. 10 II. IN. to II m.
inlY PLY.
The Van Buren press., 1870-05-24
nsleet Of aelaserilga.
The Difference.


The Difference.
Men send their ships. the eager thinga
To try their lack at go
But none can tell By note or eaunt
How man, there may be;
One bura~sh east another south
They never come again;
And then we know they must have sunk,
But neither how nor when.
7 God sends His happy birds abroad
~They're9ess than ships" say we
No moment passes but He knows
How many there should be.
One buildeth high. another low,
With just q light birds care
II only ons, perchancc, doth fall.
God knoweth when are where.
Little Fingers.
Busy little fingers
Everywhere they 60;
Rosy little fingers,
The sweetest that know.
New Into my work-box,
All my buttons finding;
Tangling mp the knitting.
Every spool unwinding.
Now into the basket,
Where the keys are hidden.
90 mischievous looking,
Knowing 1t forbidden.
Then In mothers tresecs
Now her neck enfolding,
With such sweet caresses
IS Keeping of the scoldng.
Daring little fingers
Never. never still;
Make them, Heavenly Father.
Only do thy will.
The Van Buren press., 1870-05-24
IIrrOrS of Youth.

A GENTLEMAN who suffered for years from
Nervous Debility. Premature Decay. and all
the effects of youthful indiscrction. will, for
the sake Of suffering humanity. send free to
all who need It, the receipt and directions for
making the simple remedy by which he was
cured Sufferers wishing to profit by the
advertisers experience. can do so by address
ing. in perfect confidence.
Joan r. OGpEN.
No ~ Cednr-st New York
The Van Buren press., 1870-05-24

5x t-.--------~S-~~e>------
THE BLESSED ONES. blessed are they
that are blind; tor they shall see no ghosts.
Blessed are they that arc deaf; for they
psver lend money nor listen to tedious sto.
ries.
Blessed are they that are afraid Of thun.
der for they shall hesitate about getting
married. and keep away from political
meetings.
Blessed are they that ere lean for there
10 chance to grow.
Blessed are they that are ignorant; for
they are happy in thinking that they know
everything.
Blessed 10 he that is ugly in form and
features, for the gals shan't molest bin.
Blessed is she that would get married.
hut can't, for the consultations Of the gos.
pei are hers.
Blessed are the orphan children for they
have no mother 70 spank them.
Blessed are they that Q, pect nothing for
they shall not BE- disappointed.
Blessed are they that do not advertise
for they shall rarely bs troubled with Gus
4. TONERS.
--------->>-~~S-----
Coop SOUND ADVICE throw q
stone at any one until you have looked .c
see whether there 10 . window behind, oil
you may have to pay rather dearly for your
revenge,
Never leave your hat in the psssags. un'
less it is bad one.
Never fix your own price, but leave Il
".entirely to the literally" Of the gentle
paaa. az the chances are you win sc. goot
deal more by 1t.
Never sit next to a young lady At din
ner. for she ouly tslks and does not care
about eating E
Never be executor to . will. ~ it 10 OIL
liability, great trouble. and no profit.
Never quarrel with yosr wife. as yor
will only have to make il up, and pay fol
tho reconciliation in the shape Of season
ticket to the opera. trip to the springs, q
silk dress or cashmere shawl.
Never mention you have received o lega'
ey. or some impertinent fellow will be ask
ing you to stand dinner.
Never pay to sec balloon 60 mp. as yor
can see il much better BY remaining outside
lr MS TAIL CoMrs OrT.--Ths follow
ing il an Old joke, but it comes in nov
dress. we think it will bear preserving:
Two daikies in the West went out t
hunt orossums. and BY accident found
large cave. with quite . small entrance
peeping in, they discovered three y0un,
bear whslps in the interior.
"Look here Ssm." said one; "while
60 in dss. and gets out the bars, you jus
watch here for the ole bar"
Sam got asleep in the sun. when opening
his eyes, he saw the old bear scouging he
way into the cave. Quick - . wink b
caught her BY the tail. and held on lik
tlases.
;"Hsllo, der, Sam. what dark the boil
dsr ~
"Lord bless you. Jumbo; save yoursel
honey ! il this tail comes Sut, yo'il find ou
whst dark tbs h3ls.'
rlo Hxu~ H. A..
The Van Buren press., 1870-05-24
To COusilnIptivcs.

THE Advertiser having been restored to
health In II few weeks. by n very simple RENE
dy. after having suffered several years with II
severe lung affection and that dread disease.
Consumption. j. anxious to make known to
his fellow sufferers the means of cure.
To all who desire it. he will send copy Of
the prescription used Gree of ciargr). with
the directions for preparing and using the
same. which they will find u SURE CURE FOR
CONSUMPTION. ASTHMA. BRONCHITIS etc. The
object of the advertiser In sending the Pre-
scription !, to benefit the afflicted. and spread
information which he conceiNcs to be inral-
liable: and he hopes every sufferer viii try
his remedy. a. II will cost them nothing. and
may prove blessing. Parties wishing the
prescription will please address
REv EDWARD \, WILSON.
Williamsburg, Kings County, n. Y.
The Van Buren press., 1870-05-24

CorLpN'r I'o MoRs-Two friends were
dining together, one Of whom remarked :
"As ! am going abroad, have made my
will and have bsqussthsd to you my whole
stock OF impudsncs." The other replied :
Ysu ere generous o. well - kind you
hass tequssthed to me BY fer the lArges,
portion u sour. estate" m a.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-03-28
Something New {!
MRS. JONES.

not PORK and BEANS by the quart or by the
III pot, at W. c. CUBB'S Steam Bakery every
morning no7tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-03-28

To Incorporate the Canada Falls Dam COM
pany.
Savings bank.
To amend chapter 81 of the revised statutes,
concerning the commencement OF civil actions
TO incorporate the Calais Branch Railroad
company.
tablishing the time of holding the several
terms of the Supreme. Judicial Court approx
ed February %, 1867.
To Incorporate the Kennebec Savings bank.
To incorporate the Wassataquock Dam COM
Authorizing the towns of Dixfield and Mex
leo to divide their ministerial and school
funds.
To authorize the building of a dyke or dam
across Dyke Branch Stream in the towns OF
Columbia, CO. OF Washington.
Additional further regulating Probate court
and proceedings.
as Justice OF the Peace and Quorum in and
for Kelnebec County.
Giving further authority to the towns Of
Brunswick and Topsham to purchase the An
droscogsin bridge.
To incorporate the Schwartz Machine ana
saw manufacturing corporation. .,.,
To amend chapter 81 Of the revised sta'utes,
concerning forcible entry and detainer.
To amend section of the 10Th chapter OF the
| special laws of 1871, reiaIiuS W 9eoes Lake
70 incorporate the Masonic trustees of Lew
| istOu.
TO amend the city charter of Bangor
To amend section 65, of Chapter OF the re.
vised statutes, relating to penalty for illegal
voting. a-n
To amend section / of chapter % of the pub.
lie laws Of 1869, relative to the sale of milk.
To enable the towns of WInterport, Frank
fort and Hampden, to aid in the construction
of the Winterport railroad
To amend section of 'an act to aid the mi
nor children of William j. Deane,' approved
| February %, 1869.
To amend chapter 151 of the laws of 1859, re.
| lating to drainage.
To incorporate the Androscoggin Valley
| railroad company.
To incorporate the Cumberland Dykins
| Company.
| To amend chapter 264 of the public laws q
1864, relating to the distribution Of lists .
magistrates. ''
Additional to chapter 8 Of the revised stat
utss, relating to town treasures and collec
tors.
To regulate the taking Of porpies or menha
| Den IN the waters of Maine
Tolncorporate the merchants warehouse CO
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-03-28
500 BOUNTY +!
OFFICE No. Browns BLOCK,
'or. Brown and Congress SITS, Portland, Me

OFFICE No. Browns BLOCK,
Cor. Brown and Congress SITS, Portland, Me !
March rs, 1870.
RY recent decision Of the Supreme Court of the
- United States, all Volunteer Soldiers who en-
listed prior 10 July %, 1861, and served over one
year, can now obtain bounty of $780, This de-
csion does not include where Soldiers have
ceived ADDITIONAL bounty under act OF July %,
1866, since discharse.
All Soldiers OF the %, 3d. 4th, 9th. and 9Th Maine
Vols. who enlisted prol to July %, 1e6l, and were
discharged for disability, can now obtain $1O0 Bouu-
ty, on application at this Ofic,. Money advanced
ON approved claims. Pensions secured, and all
claims against Government co lected.
Bring or send discharges. No charge unless sue.
cessfui. Adv,ce tree.
The necessary blanks, accompanied by full instruc-
tions, will be fo. .warded by return mail.
+. G. PATTERSON,
Portland, Maine.
P. s. 1t is believed that all Soldiers who enlisted
after July 28, 1861 for one two three years. he
war, will receive the above bounty Such may send
discharges. and their claims snail be promptly at
tended to. recent decision of the Supreme Court
also gives bounty to such as enlisted under what
were known as installment nounties at the rate Of
500 per year, such the goth and 30th Me. kegts
March l4-d1t SSEM. e.fEsss rrr.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-03-28

The milk producer, that supply New York
have re.oIved 10 put an end to the deleterious
feed for cattle and go hack to water as remedy
for The INJURIOUS properties of the lactsal huid'
Cam the complaints of their patrons be reme-
died in that way2
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1870-04-01
K O S X O O!

Is a remedy of WONDERFUL Efficacy In the cure
Of diseases Of the Kidneys and Bladder. In
these Affections il ia as near specific as any REM
edy cdn be. 1t does Its work kindiy, silently
and surely. The Relief which it affords is
both certain and percpGbh.
DISEASES or THB KlDSEys AND DLAnpER.
Persons unacquninted with the structure
and functions OF the Kidneys cannot estimate
the importance Of their healthy action.
Regular and sufficient action of the Kid
neys is rs important, nay, even more 80, lhan
regularity Of the bowels. The Kidneys re-
move from the Blood those effrte matters
which, If permitted to remain, would speed
lily destroy life. A total suspension Of the
urinary discharges will occnsion death from
thir,y-six to foriy-eight hours.
When the Urine il voided IN small qnnnti-
ties ut the time, or when there is a dispose.
ton to urina,e mora frsqusntiy than natural,
or when the Urine 10 bigh.coloted or scald-
ing, With weakness In the small Of the back,
it should not DO trifsd with or delayed, but
Koskoo should be taken at once to remedy
the dficultv, befoee,A lesion Of the organs
tskes place. Most of the diseases of the
Blsd!er originate from those Of the Kidneys,
the Urine being impeffectly secrcted in the
Kidneys, prove irritating to the III ,ddrr and
Urinary passages. When We recolect that
me icine never reaches the Kidneys except
through the general circulation Of the Blood,
we see how necessary 1t Is TO keep the Foun.
tain of Life Pure.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1870-04-01
kOskOo.

From the Norfolk Daily Journal, Dec. II, 1891
This medicine 10 rapidly gaining the con.
6dense of the people, and the numerous ties.
,imonsls Of its virtues, gwen by practitioners
Of medicine, leaves no doubt that It is safe
and reliable remedy for iNPuRIrY or rHS BLOOD
LIVER DISEASE, &c. ,N''"
The last Mediedl Journal contains an article
from Prof r. s. Newton, ". D. President OF
the E Medi-College, city Of New York, that
speaks in high terms Of its curative proper
ties and gives a special recommen dntion OF
Koskoo to the practitioners Of medicine
This 10, We believe, the first instance where
such medicines have been officially endorsed
BY the Faculty Of any Of the medical colleges
aud reflects great credit upon the skill Of
Dr.. Lawrence, its ompound.r, and also. put
"Koskoo" in the VAN Of all other medicines
OF the, present day. l70mar2Smos6 q.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1870-04-01
0ccupaeienal Ailrr,en ts.

Yrssh, pure air Is . vitsli,ns elixir. Whoever 10
debarrsd BY circumstances from unrestricted access
to this Invisible but powerful stimulapt, needs =
medicinal invigcrant Of some kind. Tho great OBJ.
jeet should b !, shooss the best. Popularity 10 .
pretty good guarantee Of merit ip this aerutinis.
lug and iptellgeut age, and tried ny this criterion
Ho.ts,tsr,, stouseh Bhters stands nrst among the
invigorating sHd regulation medicines Of tbs pres.
IN, day. To tho wants Of persons engaged In
indoor smpoymsnts espes ally In crow aod factories
where even with the hest possiidc ventilation the
atnospkers 10 always Id some dseses pollstsd, this
saluhrioss vegetable tonic 10 pseuliaSiy sdsptsd,-
The nature OF the ingredients 70 mystery. II con.
ssts Of On absolutely puts difasiss stimuiAnt,
tinstuved-cr rather surchsryed-witk the lsid en-
tsacss Of syuAtoAs rosts s~d h.rks ssd hsrhs The
phArmaeopeeia has it, tInetuep, but What thsyi
pFSsss. In s.sh. Notop y st:m sowbiuss the thf,s
nthpss elements srs hsedse ip the bitters uor srs
thsssthe sun ofts msdisinss vSeamsssndatious ~
10 slso blood Aspwsspt saa an sntisve.nAdis. -
Ths hlafsl s6set vhih siy that ksa bssn partially
exhausted Of tec1ysaD ~ fr:qusnt breathing pro.
aups On tbe vital. otSsHlJsth, q notorinus, had
whom % tbs dsyiislIss( aosphsrs L the
nsphiue vsres II bat slr furpssas, beeopsa ael.
stsrisss ,ssd AsptssipG II ~ extreme. 70 enable
the system to hs W, s.sn fpr few hoprs EACH day
sesinst the ldsIili,sisa atposphars, whoicpons
tonic snd alt.faiiys Il srg.bily rsselr.d. This
grand dsidsrstsis h supplied II hoslsttrrs Ntlsrs
vbist ~ strpwssh.sustsinisssyh proirc, Ing
ssset - no r!Ssttsb-s snart sneins! srAississsa
riedlshs. Eti ~ RNA WFN
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1870-04-01
The Physiological Journal.

and PAcKARD's MONTHLY consolida ted T? See
the April number of old favori,e for reading
the most instrucrivs aud agreeble to minds
Young and old. From its RIGA contents We
select the following: rhomaa H. Selby,
Mayor of San Frsucisco, With Portrait Mental
Requisites ofthe Artist Philosophy Of Filth;
Henry Bergh, the pbi!snthropisl with
portrait The Double Adopton--s domestic
sketch Life in Chins with illustrations This
Dust in the Air Phreno-Magnetism The
Art Of Engraving; Nathan y. Ely, Pres.
Farmers Club, with portrait Capital VI
Labor 8. s. Packard, with portrait The
Governors Of New Yo'k; What Makes Good
Writer The Modesty of Genius; The Sword
fish, illustrated Prayer and Phrsnology
etc. Price 80 cts, or So a year. s. II WELLS,
Publisher, $3.50 Broadway, New York. ...r
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1870-04-01
The Altline Press.

One OF the grandest triumphs of the Print
ing Art is The ALpiSs Pass, published by
Messrs. Sutton, Browne & Co., No 23 Liberty
Street, New York. The pages are by "a
.inshcs---printcd on the most beautiful tinted
parer, With the most superb illustrations,
gotten up by the best artists. II ia wonder
in itself, and is published Mt the low price Of
$3.50 per annum, monthly, each number sent
on roller. Send for It. Sd Z
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1870-04-01

To the Citizens Of Washington County. t..
hereby tender my grateful thanks TO the
people OF Washington County for their kind
manifestation Of confidence in me AZ their
public servant. Ihope I shall never betrny
them Ia the trust confded to me. Ny whole
aim has been to serve the whole people of my
county faithfully and without regard to party
considerations, and I shall -ndeavor to dis.
charge my duty in the future, as have en-.
deavorcd to do in the past. o." 3
! am, ~err respectfully, your obedient
servant, a'' N'1n 9g'n'''I H'. q.
... JF. GRESHAM.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1870-04-01
Mr.. Samuel NIicirs.

This gentleman has shown the true spirit Of
the philanthropiSt since he came to Jonesboro' ),
and many are the warm hearts that return him
grateful thanks for his liberal contributions
and noble deeds of charity. His heart and his
purse have never been closed against the needy
and afflicted. Would that VIC had more such
men among us. ' a.'.'1 .". t|... .
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1870-04-01
{" (,uDSSiul' Mad"

Since the election, the rebels have received
more 50 hard cussin' " from the Conservatives
than ever poor mortals received before! But
We would simply ask-who made the rebels
slaves and Conservatives their masters? Echo
answers, uhos
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1870-04-01
Troops for Middle Tennessee.

Two car loads Of Federal troops passed
through Jouesboro, on Wednesday morning
last, defined for Middle Tennessee to regu-
late a certain organization called ku Klux.
Grand Cyclops, you had AS we'll disband
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1870-04-01
a 9S,voaa Z exc u SsAider!

Henry Curtis, Radical, beat snider, Conser.
.ati1e, So votes in the Boone's Creek district,
whilst Jno. F. Grisham's majority over Msthes
is. thirty This il the, strongest DemoerAtic
precinct linythc county. What will happen
nexais sws tell you, bcys, the Rebels and Rad
ieals make. 3 strong team, when hitched
toesthsrl Conssryos stand no chance
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1870-04-01
DR.. Clark's London Remedies.
!'ron SPECIAL, COMPLAINTS"

DR.. CLARK'S INVIGORATOR gi-es
strength to the aged and debilitatcd; it 10
especially designed for young men who hare
wasted their vigor by excuses of every kind
and all persons whose systems have become
weak by imprudcnce are completely restored
by its use Price One Dollar.
DR.. CLARK'S PURIFIER cleanses the
blovd from all impurities such as Scr4fula.
Syphilis, Mercurial Rheumatism, Humors OF
every sort Bad Breath, offensive Precipitation
Foul Feet, Cntarth, Discharges from the Ear,
Sore Eyes Sore Throat, Ealing Of the Hair,
Ulcers, Boils, Plmples, Blotches, and ell dis
eases of the Skin. It is also beneficial in
diseases of the Lungs and Digestive Organ MS.
Price One Dollar.
DIR. CLARK s PANACEA relieves pain OF
every description; Headache, Esrnche, Toothachs,
Stoschahc. Backache pains In ths Breast and Limbs
II Ia invaluable remedy In all Nervous Disorders.
and no family should be withontit. Price One polar
DIR. CLARK'S ELIXIR ls 3 certain cure for all
weakness of the 0enito Urinary Orgy ns and dschar.
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An Of these cGl-bratsd remedies prepared from
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a Parsons shonld send carsfuly written stAtsmsut
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tsh I'll tho necessary sos onneda4ions to patients
. T.. s :: ass'' "a 'i;.'r'
oass No. 10, Aniv ssFsst. tassr Bresd.ay.
/ Nmarfet:-Dr, J. C.1 New fsrk cry.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1870-04-01
of Miss Matilda RyInnd.

The remains Of Miss Matilda Ry!and arriv.
ed in Jonesboro on Thursday, the 25th ult.
and were Inferred in our town cemetery. She
died at Rheatown, in Greene county. Her
obituary will be published soon. VI .." 20