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have been afflicted for twenty years with Chronic
Rheumatism. have spent hundreds of dollars for
medical treatment without benefit. Ten days ago.
commenced taking the University Medicines, and
all other treatment ever received. My place of blu
siness is ISL Pearl street. shall be pleased to an
all inquiries. JOHN TURNER
Portland, Jan. "a, 1870.
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Carpet Beating

nONEb by M. G. MARS. at short notice ana at
- reasonable rates.
Orders lett at this office will receive prompt atten-
finn mr31dIm NJ. q. MARS.
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To Let.

To Let.
Il apr11"1w
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MISCELLANEOUS.


The New England FamiiysNIedicine
DOdd'S NeFVInes
Aaad Invigorotor.
A Thorough Temic and StOmachic.
And expressly adapted to the relief and permanent
cure of all forms OF
Nervous Disease, &c.s dc.
Coughs, Colds, Fevers, Agues, Biliousness, Con-
stipation. Diarrhea, Neuralgia, Female Weak
hesses, Headache, Commissions. Sleeplessnes, Dys-
Pepsla Liver Complaint, Consumption, Painting
rus, PalpltatOn, Restlessness, Dizziness, Chill
drens Troubles, etc, etc., etc.
Take Care of Yourself
DODD'S NERVINE is a Pure Toaic-harmo-
hlzes perfectly with the NerCe Ft6re-gives Incl cas-
ed energy to the Stomach, Liver, Bowels and other
vlscera-and supplies fresh life for the waste that Is
constantly taking place. 1t operates so9thingly-is
as pleasant to take as any wine, and with Sleep and
GOOD digestion, which it promotes, restores the
afflicted TO sound health of body and quietness OF
mind. 1t contains opium. mercury or strych-
wholly free from any deleterlous drugs whatsoever
Tens Of thousands are testifying to its curative pow
ers. See pamphlet accompanying each bottle.
Como Felix's Cnn't Sleep Nights.
sleepiessness 1t sootles the throbbng muscle like
magic, and tranquilizes the mind. And every body
KNOWS That good sleep is better than all medicines.
Ladies la Poor Health.
The Neryine is one OF the best remedies ever en-
p,oyed IN the cure OF the numerous and trouble
some some ailments known as FEMALE COMPLAINTS.
See pamphlet.
Look ont for Colds!
IL is proverbal that people treat cold land the
SG;MIelaLy accompanying cough as something that
VIII cure itself; but neg ect is serious and sometimes
i'stai. The lame OF DODD's NERvINE in the relief
vi colds is established. Use this standard remedy
anu anu SO ar abstain tiom liquids of all kinds as to
somewhat thirsty for few days, and the worst
coid Will soon be gone.
Children's ID Diseases.
;. ror WHooPING Cough Dodd's Nervine is admin
iaseieu WIN unexampled success. Mothers, remem-
oel tnis, anu save your little ones the agony OF
ii distressing complaint 1t also works sdmiTa-
ny ~ Measles, bringing out the rash well nd leav-
tus .he bowels Tree ami healthul. See Iecommenda-
rI uns ~ pamphlet. For the diseases which alct
OhlLDREN WHEN TEETHING nothing can furnish
more instant or grateful relief. Remember, it con-
talns no opium in any form.
Se careful What Medicines You Take.
Aeon olic stimuants are Injurious to the nervous
dctson The strength that Dodd's Neryine gives is
oae SStTehgM o. health and comes to stan. Beware
VI lle whisKey preparations that have laid the
I3 U OF SO many habits of intemperauce
w. n1ter unaer the name of Bitters or otherwise
Icy we viIlainous compounds Alone Better die OF
ohest 9sease imam he burnt up by the fires of al
c0hol: For the ingredients that comnose Dodd's
Nervine see pamphlet on each bottle For sale nv
Druggists and Country Stores. Price One Dollar
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To Let.
TINE subscriber will let the two upper stories of
his shop near the foot of Cross street, very low.
1t is one of the best shops for carpenter there is in
the city, or any other mechanical work. 1t is 60 by
26 feet and well lighted. 1t has benches each side
the whole length OF the building There is circular
and jig in the middle sorry that can be used if
desired. For particulars call at my Office the
premises
ap6-tf u. G. PET1ENGILI.
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TO LET.
House to Let.

- A two story house, at Gorbam Village in
hA:;:I good repair, with ten finished rooms wood
.&sH. house and barn connected; good well of
water under cover, good cellar; one acre of land,
with fine shade and ruit trees; within three min
utes' walk OF the Depot. Post-Ofice address,
E. Z. SMILH, Saccarappa, Me-,
Or, inquire at Press OFFICE
Gorham, March % 1870. apr12*d3w
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NOTICE.

FEHIS is TO tordid all persons trusting or barbor.
Il ing any of the OF Br. Brig Ivanhoe, as Capt.
or Agents will pay no bills OF their contracting.
mar 4df LITTLEJ0HN q CHASE.
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Brick House for Sale.

49, A two and one.halt story brick dwelling
E;: house in the western part of the city. on the
kkss..H line OF the street cars, thoroughly finished
heated with furnace. and supplied with an abun-
dance of hard and soft water. The lot contains
nearly 1000 feet If the purchaser desires it, large
part OF the price may remain Tor term Of years on
a mortgage. Apply to w. H. JERKS,
apr9*1w CahOOn Block next East OF City Hall,
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Norfolk and Baltimore Steamshi, Line.

Steamships of this Line sail from end
1S of Central Wharf, Boston, Ticice q
S4es2&8sT geek, for NORFOLK and baltimore.
".Georrge Appold," Capt. Solomon Ho,ces.
!. W w.ss.am laurence" Capt. YIN. A. Hallett.
NC CteLidn," Capt. Frank N. Ho,res.
Freight forwarded from Norfolk to Petersburg and
~; ;, oy river or iail and by the Va Tenn.
aw Lne 70 all points in pnginia, Tennessee, Aid-
rama and Georgia; and over the Seaboard and Roa-
nofe H. r. to all points in North and South Carolina ;
by the Bait. y Ohio r.. x. to Washington and ali
places Vest.
Through rates given to South and West.
FINE Passenger Accommodations.
fare including Berth and Meals S15OO: time to
Norfolk, 4s hours. To Baltimore G5 hours.
For further information apply to
f.. SAMPSON, A0enf
nOIIu3n I3 Central KLnrf Rosfo1.
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F0RTlaHD2R OrHFsTEP :
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.

ES5gsfzfyI On and after Monday, Nov. 20, 1869
aAkNy trains will run follows:
passenger trains leave Portland daily (Sundays ex-
ceptedl for Alfred and intermediate Stations al 7iF
A. M, 2.00P.M. " '
Leave Portland for Saco River at 5.30P
Leave Alfred for Portland at 30, AN.
$40 p. M. Wv " -N' """
freight trains with passenger car attach
ed leave Alfred for Portland at $50 A. NJ,
Leave Portland for Alfred at 12.15 p. NJ
Stages connect as fellows:
AtGorham for South Windham, Windham Hill
ana NorthWindham, West Gorhan, Standsh Steep
rams, Baldwin, Denmark, Sebago, Brdgton, Lowell,
Hiram, Brownteld, Fryeburg, Conway, BARTLETT
jackson Llmngton, Cornish, Porter, Freedom, Mad.
sontb dSw;n ver, Tor West Buxton, Bonny Eagle
| field and Osspee, tri-weekly '"i0"'
Al Center Marlborough for Limerick. Parsons
| field, daily. "iSo"S-
AT Alfred for Springvals and Sanford Corner.
| April &c, 1902 '"p'i'N'enu ar
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International Steamship Go.
PASSPORT, Calais and st. John.
DIGBY, WINDSOR AND HALIFAX
Spring arrangement.
TWO TRIPS PER WEEK.

= On and after THURSDAY.
~,A March 3lst, the steamer New
4a@@4s 60 ter and the Steamer New Eng
n..1a land, Capt. E. Field, will leave
Ra X. Wharf, loot Of State street, every MON
port and St. John,
same days VII
:, connecting at Eastport with Steamer BELLE
BROWN, tor st. Andrews and Calais and with
stations. 0'''eA """ Aio"i'o"
rhESS Tor Digby and Annapolis, thence by rail to
M WINDSOR and HALIFAX, and with the f. d N A.
hallway for Schediac and intermediate stations
clock P. Nj. " e "
mrzodislw DIFF A. r. STUBBS, Agent
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Gzu.s~x % sxS E7eaias.

SEEts~1 % s&S Z G5iass
Every intelligent and thinking person must know
Scat remedies handed out for general should havs
their efficacy established BY well tested experience in
the hands OF regularly educated physician, whose
preparatory studies fit him for su the duties he must
fulfl yet the country is flooded with poor nostruus
and cure-alls pUrs az to be the best in the world
which are not 0is7 seless, but always injurious.
The unfortunate sszp; ibe PARTICULAR in selecting
his physician as itas amentable yet incontTovertl-
BILE fact, that msny syphilitc patients made mis-.
cradle with rum I'd constitutions by maltreatuent
from inexperienced physicians in general practice
tisa point generally conceded by the best sypogrs-
dhers that the study and management of these come
dlsints should engross the whole time of those who
would be competent and successful in ther treat.
ment and cure. The inexperienced general practi.
toner, having neither opportunity tine to maxi
himself acquainted with their pathology, commonly
pursues one system CT treatment, in most cases msk.
ing an jDdscrminate OF that s2tiqvstsd ard dsa-
ssreCs weapcn, the Mercury.
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COpartnerShiD Notice.

fEHE undersigned have formed a copartnership
under the firm name OF GEORGE Il. HUNT
y CO.. tor tIe parpose OF transactinga wholesale
Flour business, at NO. "a Commercial Street. head
of Portland Pier. GEORGE A. HUNT,
AKCHELAUS HUNT.
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Wanted,
Owner Wanted!
WANTED.

4 Small Tenement-two rcoms-in the easterly
"A part OF the city. Rent not to exceed 600 per
month. Inquire at "A 1-2 Cumberland st. 1e2itt
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HlNs lKLIlIEEYY % ssaSsssM.eega=ss

C,OR FAMILY USE. Simple, cheap, reliable
Il Knits everything. Agents wanted. Circuial
and sample stocking free. Address BINKLEY KNIT
TING MACHINE Co., Bath, Me. oc29-d1y
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Farm for Sale.
FOR Sale.

1.-TWO good secondhand. Flue Boilers, thirty feet
long, each, and one. twenty feet long. Di-
ameter Of each f0rty-twO inches.
Will be said at bargain.
Apply to the subscriber, 292 Commercial Street,
Portland, or No Springs Island saco, where they
may be seen,
JOSEPH HOBSON.
Portland March LIST, 1870. mardlf
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TO L r. Z.

gE1HE brick store corner OF Commercial and Frank.
i lin Streets lately occupied by Messrs. Donnel &
Greedy. Possession given Immediately. Inquire OF
A. q S. E. SPRING,
apr1 I'm II Exchange ST., over Ocean ms. Co.
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WANTED
WA NTED.
apr1t-dtd

A RESPONSIBLE party to contract to dig a chan
n mel from the Cumberland and Oxford Canal
Basin to deep Call the subscriber on or be-
FIRE Wednesday April 18th.
C.P. MATTOCKS,
aprl t-dtd So Middle street,
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Notice.

A LII persons are hereby cautioned against harbor-
IA ing or trusting any OF the crew of the British
ship Lord Dalhousie," Rowland, master, from Liv-
erpoo as no debts OF their contracting will be paid
by the Captain or Consignee.
GEO. S. HUNT.
Portland, April 6, 1870. 2w
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For some fifteen days, my family has been using
the University Medicines with the most gratifying
results. My wife is fast recovering from Chronic
affected with caarrh that her breath was We
ry offensive. In two days she was entirely released
OF the odious smell, and have no doubt in short
time will be enterely free of the disease.
Mr.. ID. STILLINGS, No. Alder Street., .
Portland, January "a, 1870
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THIS is No HUMBUG!
By sending So cents. with
hse neIght color Of eyes and hair you will receive
1py return OF mail, correct picture OF your hus-
pand or wife, with name and date of marriage Ad-
Mess Mes W; FOX, ?. Q. Drawer No. A. Futonvllle,
I'VE" YORK. ap54w
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Wood, WOOdl
Glass window-Pullcys.

{ ARD and SOFT WOOD, Tor sale at No. 40 Lin
IA coin street. Also, dry edgings.
jan29 VIM, HUSE.
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Ii You are Going West

1&Ss Procure Tickets by the gstaz5a
Safest, Best and Most Reliable Routes
THROUGH TICKETS
From CORTLAND, via BOSTON, to all points in
the WEST, SOUTH AND NORTH WEST, furnish
ed at the lowest rates, with choice of Roufrs Of
the ONLY UNION TICKET OFFICE,
No. 40 1-2 Exchange Street,
u w. ID. LITTLE & co., Agents.
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CHEAPEST and BEST. For sale by Hardware
" Dealers.f Office of company,
mr1ld3m No. 80 Bowker ST., Boston.
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Wells Carbolic Tablets.

A fTER much study and scientific investigation as
to to the remedial qualities OF CARBoLIo AoID DR.,
Wels mas discovered by proper com bination with
al pulmonary diseases. THESE TABLETS are a
SURE CURE for all diseases OF the RESPIR47O-
CROP, DLPHTHERLA, ASTHMA. Cdi 1RRH
or HOARSENESS; also a successful remedy for
Kidney difficulties. PRICE 20 CENTS PER BOX,
SENT BY MAIL upon receipt of price Inv
JOHN @. KELLOGG, % Cliff ST., New York.
ap7Swt Sole Agent for the United States
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House for Sale,

House for Sale.
81 The house No Middle Street, now occu-
kss::: pied by the subscriber is offered for sale
E4tsQ cheap, and on reasonable terms.
The lot OF land is &C feet on Middle street, and
116 feet Deep offering ample room Tor tine erection
of another building. Apply to
FRANKLIN FOX,
159 Commercial Street.
ADril G. 1874 ap6d1W
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GDyN DEssaFcfGs8
al who have committed an excsas OF any lad
hetheT it be The solitary vice Of youth, or the ting.
rg rehuse OF misplaced confidence in rnatursr yeatc
SEEK FOE An ANTIDoTE III 5aASOH.
Ths Pains and Aches, ard Lassitude and Ee1voue
Sfostration that may follow Impure Cotton,
are the Barometer to the whole system.
DO E0t wait fer the that is sure 20 FOL.
sc*; do not wait for Unsightly Uinsra, for
fGsehlcS Limbs, for Loss o. Beauty
SspaT III rlo
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Torrent.

THE desirable house with 16 acres of land in Cape
i Elizabeth, known as Cliff COttage. The house
has been thoroughly repaired, painted and papered
will be let to good tenant tor two years. For
terms &C., inquire of JOHN. G. PROCTER,
apr1 eod3w Real Esta te Broker, 90 Exchange st.
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S2e~ lS7.Esy St6ssissNas Csr Essssfs So Tzs,
by g2s&zpJ NxnesSeaee.

s2e~s t2sEsy ScEsssisSNas sjsr sTesssS. So ssS 80
by G2ssSpJ Experience.
Young men troubled with emissions Ia sisop-s
complaint generally tho result Of o bsG habit in
youth,-treated scientifically and perfect cure yssr.
Fanted or no charge made.
more young men with the above disease, some OF
whom are az weak and emaciated az though they had
the consumption and by their friends are supposed
have it. AL such cases yield to the proper and cnly
correct course Of treatment, and in short tir. are
mads to rejoice In perfect heath.
.saa&lss&ssA sson.
"a .asre AZ ranJ nen OF the age OF thirsy wno sra
ssoubed with too frequent excavations from the bladJ
der, often accompanied by slight ernartirg or burn
ing sensation, and weakening the system In a man
ner the patient cannot account for. On examining
the urinary deposits ropy sediment vii ,often be
Sound, and sometimes small particles of al
bnEnen will appear, the color will be of thin milk
ish hue, again changing to dark and turbid appear
ence. There are many men who die Of this difficulty
ignorant Of the cause. which is the
SECOND STAGE OF SEMINAL wEAgn SsG.
tan warrant perfect cure In such cases, and q
full and healthy restoration Of the urinary organs
Persons who cannot personally consult the Dr..
ton Of their diseases, ard the appropriate remedies
will be forwarded iInIned stely.
IAN correspondence strictly Confidential ana will
D. re:urnst, If d.sirsG.
Address; pls. j. b. HUGHES,
40. tkPrsble Street..
Rsst door TO Vne Prehis House, Portland. Ns,
~ send Stamp for Ciroulsr.
MsecSac EseGsc0f Fauts2masgs
7.s3 g:EM Ladies.
E1pEs. HUGHES particularly invites ali Ladies, Voc
nsed medical adviser, to call at his rsonls No. Il
Presls Street, which they vii find arranged for thsil
especial accommodation.
Dr. II. 3 Eclectic Renovating Medicines unriysl.
l:d In efficacy and superior virtue in regulating ali
Female Irregularities Their action is specific and
certain of producing relief In short time.
LADIES will End it invaluable in all cases Of oh.
atructons after all other remedies have been tried in
vain. 1t Is purely vegetable, containing nothing In
the least injurious to the health, and may be taken
with perfect safety at all times.
Sent to part Of tbs country With full directions
by addressing DR. HUGH FS
jan. 1sS5d&w. no. II Prsb,s Street Portiapd
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To Let.

THE spacious chambers in the second story of our
L building, lately occupied by MIR. A. f. York }
admirably adapted for first-cass Tailoring estab-
lishment. Possession given at once. For terms ap-
ply to MARRETT, POOR & CO.,
apr12tf 80 Middle street.
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RENT WANTED (,

A Li1dI JIGGER, for one horse. Enquire
L. d. q. PETTENGILL,
apodti Near the foot of Cross st,
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Val's and Sketthee.
NDLiND.


NcWioundland ENJOYS inc diSlinct'oh "i
nelng the hrst American! lahd on "hich me
AngIo-SaNon planted his loot, and also OF
peilg 'he scene 9l ti' e'rllrN' a'lehipt a'
colonization on the part OF Eh9land Sc
oaStlan CABOT carrying lett'r> from Henry
IL, Sl@htedth the shofes oi the islahd IN ~
amt pushing onward, he disco' tftd tht
coast OF Labrador lie t14e anticipated
Soiumhu' anu Amefi%" NtSpueel ~ me !.
discovery oi cohllheh'al America; iof II
was not 'ili eigh'eeh iioillh7 iaier lhat 'ne
great Hehoese navigator i"na"a a era
cue, without however oeinS aware thal
ne 'heh ioucned tne SHORES 'l a new CONT
hent Tor the 1lrst time. IT Is curious ,9 to re-
marx FL 'ha' matt mere ere Is not NOT, IN ehe Nf~ @ orIa,
single cape oaN. lsiaiiu oi iitduiaiia haiiieu
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NEW FOUNpLAND IN 1870.

That under all these disadvantages the
colony should have made some progress,
argues we'll for the energies OF the people.
Indeed since the repeal Of the obnoxious
laws, the advice Of the people in material
prosperity has been most satisfactory
Gradually old abuses have been swept
away; governor, courts OF justice, mag
istrates, and a legislature were conceded.
after many struggles. The old obstruc-
tions were. after Il long-drawn battle, got
rid of; the people learned to know and
claim their rights.
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2aetital.
BY FIRELIGHT
BY FLORENCE PERCY.

BY FLORENCE PERCY,
l. there human soul beneath the sky,
Whose life with bliss has been richly blest,
That he who question: hears the rare reply
Yes, would walk again the way went,
1 have been fully blest--l am content?"
In litcs wide garden, is there any walk,
Where nettles flourish not beside the flower:
Where roses grow without a thorny stalk,
Where insects never gnaw, worms deyour,
Nor broken lilies mourn the shattering shower?
Have not all idols only feet Of clay
Are they not treasures prone to moth and rust?
And when we worship, and believe and pray.
Do tley not always wrong our perfect tru-t
And fall. to bll-e and crush into lu-t
Docs any spirit find its counterpart
And utterly and wholly claim it. own
Is there on earth single human heart
Which never smothers back half breathcd moan
Nor knows the meaning OF the uord--"Alone -
Alas can but fancy, mu-ine thu~
Dreamy and douItfj hv my fading frt,
That happinc-- and low are draIt tou.,
so matter how we murmur or t-pir,
a We deserve, and not as We deeirp'
--6drdiHfr H0H0 Jotppdi
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The handful Of selfish monopolists, who
50 long held in their grasps an island larger
than Ireland, aud used it rs Il rock ON which
fishermen might spread their nets and
dry their fish while lis minerals, timber
and fine lands were untouched, have been
utterly suppressed, The right of self
government has been conceded to the peo-
pie, and from that great results will flow.
The inhabitants are awaking to the fact
that splendid natural resources are all
around them which if duly turned to ac-
count. will secure prosperity and progress.
Education, though vet in Il very backward
state, i, attracting attention, and is promo
ted by liberal grant from the funds of the
colony Roads are extended; local
steam service connects the outports with the
capital. \ mail steamer plies fortnightly
between st. Johns and Halifax in summer,
and monthly during the FIRST three months
OF the wear. The revenue last year was
500 900; the value Of the exports ST, ,096,-
199; of imports, 81, ,234, l32, showing a
balance in favor Of the colony of SS42, 641
Mining in the northeast proceeds most en-
couraginglv. Two mining engineers are
at work exploring this summer, one OF
them on behalf an English company, tho
other is employed by Il local mining asso-
citation Here is an opening for the in
vestment of American capital that can
confidently reconmend-tar more promis-
inc than the gold fields of Nova Scotia,
where the returns are rather scanty.-
! Numbers of persons have taken out min
ing licenses for localities where indications
are most promising; but, from want OF
means, are unable to turn them To account.
We want men with capital to initiate ops
elatons. and 10 open our mines. St.
Johns, the capital, is far from being
handsome town, but when il is taken into
account that it has been three times burnt
down during the last fifty years, and has
risen each time from its ashes improved
and beautifed, it will be confessed that il
is a remarkable town,--Correspoltdenes
Nlt0 York ErcHtl!J Post.
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Nennebet yonrnal,
Published on Water, Foot Of Court Street
AUGUSTA, MAINE.
BY SPRAGUE, OWEN l. NASH.
Daily alennebrt Nourual,

Is issued every morning, except Sundays.
Contains the latest news by telegraph and mail,
gives reports of the Markets and has carefully pre-.
pared political and local articles, and generous
amount of farming, home and miscellaneous read
ny with full compilation Of state news.
Terms, - per annnm IN airancei ss If payment
not made within the year. Single copies cents,
to be had at the bookstores and at this office.
Advertisements one inch in length, three in.
scrons or less. $oo; % cts. for every subsequent
insertion Longer advert sements, or those inserted
for any considerable length Of time, VIII be inserted
at favorable terms to the advertiser.
Special Notices - per cent additional.
Amusement Notices, - per square per week.
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BRIrIAS's Mosr ANCIENT COLONY.

England did not condesccnd to notice
Newfoundland for nearly a century after
its discovery. At length, however, find
ing that the Portuguese, French and
others were drawing wealth from its
splendid fisheries, she bethought herself
Of claiming the sovereignty of the island,
in virtue Of Cabots discovery, with the
view Of colonizing the country and shar-
INC in its sea treasures. Accordingly, in
1888, Sir Humphrv Gilbert, half-brother
to Sir Walter Raleigh, and the most
| learned of Elizabeth's great admirals, was
sent out with four small vessels and mot
! ley following of sailors, ma,onS. carpcn-
/ tiers, vocmcn, &c. In August Of that year
/ he landed at ST. JohlS, and took posses
sion of the country in the Queens name.
! Disasters of various hind5 followed.
( The plantation did not take root; and
in returning home the gallant DcvonShire
/ knight, the pioneer" of An%lo-SaXon col
onization in the New World, persisted in
a storm off the Azores As he stood on
the deck of his little craft, looking death
in the fac, those on board the consort
ship heard him say, "Chcer up, boys, We
are As near heaven by SEA As by land" :"
So died, piou>ly and heroically, one of
the best of EnglHnd's stout sea-captainS.
Near Torbav, in Devon>hire, the ruins of
his castle are still seen. and the little fish
ing village of Torbay, near st, Johns,
Newfoundland, was - named by him,
after his beautiful English home.