The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-11-29
DAILY PRESS.
PONI'LAAN ND.
tuesday Morning, November 90 1870.

| ND.
tuesday Morning, November 90 1870.
| from the n. Y. Lvening Post.
THE COUNTERPART uOyry SWIM
| DLERS.
| A Visit 10 IA GibeIty ~ "kiin,.,-syo,v,,,. ,,,.
| Veraani are Flseced.
A few days ago the existence of a swind-
| ling concern was made known to lis by cor
respondent who had received, much to his
surprise, two circulars from that source
These papers-the first, a lithograph of let
ter, the second printed slip enclosed in the
former-read as follows:
"owEN BROTHERS,
No. IS Liberty Street.
New York.
My Dear Strive wish TO secure the SER
vices of live gentleman to push the business
named in the enclosed circular, aud have been
informed by friend who knows you well
that you are highly suitable to represent us.
As We have had many dealings with that gen.
tleman, and know him to be an upright and
honorable man, any friend OF his will receive
our utmost confidence, we therefore feel that
there is no risk in contiding to you our Sc
cret.
Now, if you will agree to start this busi-
ness at once, we will, in this instance, deviate
from our usual custom of requiring all cash
in advance, and supply you on the following
terms, leaving you to pay the balance as early
| as possible.
Upon receipt of $40, by express, prepaid,
we will forward by express, such denomina-
| tiOns as ycu may desiie, amounting to not
over $1,000. You can have any quantity
above $1,000 by paying 10 per cent. of the
price. For instance $500 package would
cost you $25 in advance. For $1,000 pack
age we should require $50 in advance.
By ordering $4,000 package you will Sc
cure the exclusive right OF sale ior your state.
You can then use your own discretion i'm en-
ploying agents 10 assist you. We will give
$1,000 tor any single note that cannot be
passed. Many attempts have been made to
produce these notes perfect, but have only re-
suited in failure, and often, arrest. We alone
have succeeded, and stand unrivalled to day,
defying both detection and competition.
We know you will serve us faithfully and
tluly. You cannot afford to deceive u.s.
State the amount and denominations requir-
ed. When you send the money please paw
the express charges, deducting the amount
from the principal to pay same Whatever
you do, don't write by mail, as we will not
claim or receive any letters from the post Of
flee. Send only by express, prepaid!
Awaiting your early reply,
We are yours fraternally,
OWEN BROTHERS.
n9Take notice that by remitting S35 to
us by express, and ordering $4,000 package,
you will secure the agency for your state
Please return this letter to remind us.
READ THIS ATTENTIvELY!
The following will disclose to you the means
of gaining a rapid fortune attended with no
possible risk, and requiring only very small
outlay.
1t will be abundantly necessary to observe
the greatest secresy, apd strictly follow our in
structions. There is no doubt you want 10
make money! Who does not? The immortal
Shakespeare says, "There is tide in the af-
fairs OF men which, if taken at the food, leads
on to fortune" We think that mau fool
who has the means within his grasp, and lets
the golden opportunity pass. If you keep
your own counsel you can make money as
easily and safely as could be wished, and gain
fortune in few months, which in any other
business would require a lifetime.
To be plain with you, We manufacture what
is commonly called "queer." 1t is needless to
inform you that at least one half the money
now in circulation is counterfeit.
We can supply you with any quantity of 25
and SOC stamps, and 81, 81, and SIS Treasury
notes. These bills are in every particular as
good as the real. The best talent of the coun-
try has been employed in the execution of the
plates, and no expense has been spared to
render them perfect, so that the most expert
judges pronounce them genuine. The best
bank note paper is used, and each one is cor
rectly numbered, which leaves nothing want
ing to render you perfectly sale. We will for
felt $4,000 for any one that can be detected!
We put up the goods in packages well seal
ed, and sell them in the following quantities
$500 package, price $50; 81 900 package, price
500; $4,000 package, price 1925: $4,000 pack
age, price $4OO. You thus gain great ad-
vantage by ordering largely.
" course our terms are positively CASH At
such prices We could not think of giving cred
it, nor should it be expected. All remittances
and letters must be sent by express. The ex-
press charge for sending money must be pre-
paid, so you may deduct the amount from the
money that you send to pay thesame. Ifyou
can spare the time it would be much better
for you to come here and see us. A personal
interview will give us the greatest pleasure
and be more satisfactory TO you, as an oppor-
tunity can then be afforded you to examine
the stock at leisure, and select such denomina-
tions as our combined judgment would deem
best. You will always fnd us at So, Liberty
street, room 36, third floor: still, if you are
unable to pay US a visit, it is just as safe for
you to send the money by express. In fact,
1t is the only wav to send money or communi-
cations to us. A single letter sent by mail is
certain to be discovered, and we both may be
ruined. But we do not receive or claim apy
letters addressed to us through the pOstoffice,
Should one be sent containing money by mail
it would surely be lost. Send always by ex-
press, prepaid. Though you may have to
walk or ride a hundred miles it must be do,.e
rather than use the mail. We are certain to
get all communications when sent by express,
securely sealed and packed in such a manner
as to disarm all suspicion of the real contents
of the package.
Under no circumstances do we send sam
pies? Our reason is very plain. We are un-
willing to compromise ourselves unless Won
become party to the transaction and money
passes between us. As we said before, you
mnst trust none, not even your dearest
friend, with the contents of this circular. For
ourselves, our arrangements are conducted in
such manner that. so long as you follow the |
instructions given from time TO time, no sus-
picion can fail upon us.
You may possibly feel some timidity in first |
commencing this business. If so be assured
your fears are grouhdess. We have agents |
now doing large business, who expressed the |
greatest satisfaction with our goods, and feel
quite as secure in passing them as if passing
the genuine notes. They have proved that
danger is out of the. question. Therefore, let
them convince you, and remember the motto, |
Faint heart never won fair lady," We know
after the first trial you will be in ecstacies
with our goods, and meet with perfect sue
cess wherever your efforts are directed.
We never engage to supply more than one
person in the same locality. With ordinary
tact you will be able to dispose OF an unlimi-
ted quantity. Do not miss the opportunity
OF being the first in the field. You gain an
advantage which ii thrown away, you would
forever regret.
Our only terms are given above. BE sure
and send all orders by Express, prepaid
Nothing unpaid ,ciH be receiued. The |
charge can be deducted from the amount |