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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-03-31
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HIT. HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUCHU
CURES DISEASES ARISING FROM IMPRU-
DENCES, HABITS OF DISSIPATION, ETC,
in all their stages, at little expense, little no
sure It causes frequent desire, and gives
strength to Urinate, thereby removing Obstruc-
tons, Preventing and Curing Structures of the
Urethra, Allaying Pain and Inflammation. SO
frequent in this class of diseases, and expelling
all Poisonous matter.
Thousands who have been the victims of in
competent persons, and who have paid heavy
fees to be cured in a short time, have found they
have been deceived, and that the "Poison" has
by the use of powerful astringents," been dried
up in the system, to break out in more aggra-
waited form, and perhaps after Marriage.
Use HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUCHU fol
all Affections and Diseases of the Urinary Or.
gans, whether existing in male or female, from
whatever cause originating, and no matter o.
how long standing, PRICE One DOLLAR AND
FIFTY CENTS Per BOTTLE.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-03-31
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Helmbold's Extract Buchu is Diuretic and
Blood Purifying, and cures all diseases arising
from habits of dissipation, and excuses and i'm
prudences in life, impurities of the blood, etc..
supersedng Copaiba in affections for which il
is used, and syphilitic affections-in these dis
cases used in connection with Helmbold's Rose
Wash.
LADIES.
In many affections peculiar to ladies, the Elk
tract Buchu is unequalled by any other remedy
fitness or suppression of customary excavations
liberated or schirrus state of the utter u.s. leucor
rhoea or whites, sterility, and for all complaints
incident TO the sex, whether arising from indis.
erection or habits of dissipation. 1t is prescribed
extensively by the most eminent physicians and
midwives for enfeebIed and delicate constitu.
tons, of both sexes and all ages (attended with
any of the above diseases or symptoms.)
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-03-31
HENRY T. HELMBOLD's IMPROVED ROSE
WASH

WASH
cannot be surpassedas a Face Wash. and will
be found the only specific remedy in every spe-
cies of Cutaneous Affection. 1t speedily eradi-
Gates Pimples, Spots, Scorbutic Dryness, lndu-
ration of the Catanccus mcmbi ane. ETC., dispels
Richness and Incipient Inflammation, Hives,
Rash, Moth Patches, Dryness of Scalp or Skin,
Frost Bites, and all purposes for which Salves
or Ointments are used; restores the skin to a
state of purity and softness, and insures contin-
ued healthy action to the tissue of its vessels on
which depends the agreeable clearness and vi
vacity of complexion so much sought and adj
mired. But however valuable as remedy for
existing defects of the skin, H. T. Hembold' 9
Rose Wash has long sustained it's principal
claim to unbounded patronage, by possessing
qualities which render it Toilet Appendage OF
the most Speculative and Congenial character,
combining in elegant formula those promi-
nent requisites, Safety and Eficacy-the inva-
riable Accomplishments of its use-as Preserv-
alive and Ref esher of the Complexion. 1t is an
excellent Lotion for diseases OF Syphilitic Ma
ture, and as injection for diseases of the Urinary
Organs, arising from habits of dissipation, used
in connection with the EXTRACTS BUCHU,
SARSAPARILLA, AND CATAWBA GRAPE
PILLS. in such diseases recommended, cat,-
not be surpassed. PRIcE ONE DOLLAR Per
BorTLE.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-03-31
! 6odrEYp,iszesors:
Real Estate Agency in Charles
rs County, Md. $

.sI,HE subscriber having taken out License
!, j AS Real Estate Agent. would inform the
public that he IS now. ready to attend to anJ
business relating to the SALE OR TRANSFER
OF. REAL ESTATE. ,in Charles County,
Persons having FARMS which they wish t.
sell or exchange, for other property would dc
we'll to communicate. or call upon me st my re-
sidsnce, near Bryantown. Md.s ~.s sse
.tf..s D. p. .HAVILAND..
'; April Is, l670-ly. ssr.aFss ifs.. a, =:
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-03-31

Being prepared expressly for the above COM
plaints, its blood purifying properties are great
err than any other preparation of Sarsaparilla.-
1t gives the complexion clear and healthy col
or and restores the patient to a state Of health
and purity, for purifying the blood, removing
all chronic constitutional diseases arising from
an impure state of the blood. and the only rei-
able and effectual known remedy for the cure
of Pains and Swelling of the Bones, Ulcerations
of the Throat and Legs, Blotches, Pimples on
the Face, Erysipelas and all Scaly Eruptions OF
the Skin. and Beautifying the Complexion
Price ST.. so Per BoTTLE
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-03-31


Evidence of the most responsible and reliable
character furnished on application, with hun
dreds of thousands of living witnesses, and up
ward of $4,000 unsolicited certificates and re-
commendatory letters, many of which are from
the highest sources, including eminent Physi-
clans, Clergymen, Statesmen, etc. The proprie-
tor has never resorted to their publication in the
newspapers; he does not do this from the fact
that his articles rank as Standard Preparations,
and do not need to be propped up by certificates.
Henry T. HelmbOld's Genuine Prepar-
atiOnS.
Delivered to any address. Secure from obser-
walton.
ESTABLISHED UPWARD OF TWENTY
YEARS. Sold by Druggists everywhere. Ad
dress letters for information, in confidence to
HENRY T. HELMBOLD, Druggist s, Chemist.
Only Depots: III. Il. HELMBOLD'S Drug and
Chemical Warehouse, No. 594 Broadway, New
York, or to H. T. HELMBOLD'S Medical De-
pot, 104 South Tenth Street. Philadelphia, Pa.
BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITS.
Ask for HENRY T. HELMBOLD'S! TAKE
NO OTHER. (feb l0-l2w
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-03-31
A GIFT WORTH FROM
81 90 to $4,000 90
Given With Each Engraving

We have obtained the entire control of the
following engravings, which we offer at the
low figures Of
81 90 EACH!
although they are really worth SIS 90 each
They are 10 "a in, and each Is gem of art.
ADAA3Rl
A Legend of the Rhine A female of rare
beauty sits on the shore of the river, where the
rocks are the most dangerous, and with her
song and music charms the unwary sailors to
near her, when they meet watery grave
The subject is full of life, full of emotion and is
altogether a success
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-03-31
THE CAROLINE PEARL

will besent,to all purchasers FREE for one quar-,
ter on application. It will give detailed &C.
count Of. onr. proceedings from time to time
Newspapers wishing to advertise for us will
please send us their lowest rates.
Denton, Caroline Co., Nd, Feb. l, 1871.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-03-31

E The Gerry highest prize. THE
CROSS or THE LEGION OF"
HONOR, oas conferred on the represen-
tative of the Grocer d Baker Sesoing Ma
chimes, at the Exposition Uniuersele.
Paris, 1867. Aas atte.timg their great
superiority orcr all other Scoring Machines.
je l8--ly
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-03-31

These Pills are the most delightfully."- pleasa mt
purgative, superseding castor oil, salts, magne-
STA, etc. There is nothing more acceptable to
the stomach. They give tone. and cause ncith-
er nausea nor gripping pains. They COM
posed Of the finest ingredients. After few days
use of them, such an inauguration Of the entire
system takes place to appear mlrac ulous to
the weak and enervated, whether arising from
imprudence or disease. H. II. Helmbold's Com
pound Fluid Extract Catawba Grape Pills are
not sugar coated, from the fact that sugar coat
ed Pills do not dissolve, but pass through the
not produce the desired effect. The CATAWBA
GRAPE PILLS, being pleasant in taste and
color, do not necessitate their being sugar coat
ed. Price FIFTY CENTS Per Box.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-03-31
HENRY II. HELMBOLD'S
CONCENTRATED
FLUID EXTRACT BUCHU,
THE C,pE AT NIIIp


has oused every case of Diabetes in which it has
been given, Irritation of the Neck of the Bladder
and Inflammation Of the Kidneys. liberation of
the Kidneys and Bladder. Retention of urine,
Diseases Of the Prostate Gland, Stone in the
Bladder, Calculus. Gravel, Brick-dust Deposit.
and Mucous Milky Discharges, and for en-
feebled and debiitated constitutions Of both
sexes, attended with the following symptoms ::
Indisposition to exertion, loss of power, loss of
memory, difficulty of breathing, weak nerves,
trembling horror of disease, wakefulness. dim
ness Of vision, pain in the back, hot hands, flush
ing of the body, dryness Of the skin, eruption
on the face, palIid countenance, universal lassi-
tude of the muscular system, etc.
Used by persons from the ages of eighteen to
twenty five, and from thirty five to fifty five or
in the decline or change of life; after confine-
ment or labor pains; bed wetting of children.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-03-31
egg D3gzHAgA1YgDg

A.young man, through the willy influence Of
some in his household, is deprived of share in
his fathers house. Having but sorrow as his
lot, he departs, and from neighboring hill he
takes his last look and farewell to the scenes OIL
his younger and better days. The heart fills
with deep sorrow in examining this subject Sc
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-03-31
HENRY T. HELMBOLD'S

HENRY T. HELMBOLD'S
HIGHLY CONCENTRATED COMPOUND
FLUID EXTRACT sARSAPARILLA
Will radically exterminate from the system
Scrofula, Syphilis, Fever Sores, Ulcers, Sore
Eyes, Sore Legs, Sore Mouth Sore Head, Bron-
chitis, Skin Diseases, Salt Rheum, Cankers,
Runnings from the Ear, White Swellings, Tu-
mors, Cancerous Affections, Nodes, ricketts,,
Glandular Swellings, Night Sweats, Rash, Tet.
ter, Humors of all Kinds, Chr onic Rheumatism
Dyspepsia. and all diseases that have been es-
tablished in the system for years.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-03-31
a:ssszsR EMYs,M EMM3gWl

sANSA 1AAAAO NE2ASsA0 =
"A child with human body and dress, angelic
face, and divine eyes, is represented SO well that
words cannot tell half its worth. We do not
think that any engraving has yet reached the
excellence of this, in touching the heart and
lifting it away to a higher world. The eye
never tires to look. The more it is seen the
greater the desire to look again and again.
!. Also correct Lithograph Likeness of
GEN gg0MaTg ALL 3AEgSgMs
The best, largestand bandsomest ever publish
ed, 10 "a in, worth SIS 90, which we will
sell on the same termsJ for 81 90. 1t is truly
a gem Of art
A FORTUNE FOR YOU?
with each engraving, till we have sold SO, 900
copies, we will give FREE, one share or ticket,
eptitling each shareholder to one of the follow
ing gifts.
Read on, and remember, that every ticket
holder.will positively get one of the following,
which will be distributed by a drawing
At DENTON, Maryland.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-03-31
no TOR. L. WOODS

no TOR. L.EWOOD'S - ; = y
II BARGAIN STORE,
.-tsB = 80. ~ ALEXANDRIA,
for Flannals. The real Shaker for Ladies
Skirts, fine Saxony 'Balardvale,, sDemet, the
heavy Twilled-all colors; also the Medicated
Flannel.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-03-31

nERUVIAN SYRPU-An Iron Tonic-Im-
Il portant to all invalids. For sale at
sen 9 LACEY'A.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-03-31
no TO RI. WOODS $50
(T ~ BARGAIN STORE,

ALEXANDRIA,,
for Gloves and, Hosiery. The seamless Kid
Gloves very best. A very low, or medium
priced Glove; Thread, Silk and Cotton Kid
Gloves, English and German Stockings, double
and single thread Misses and Children s
Stockings all sizes and qualities.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-03-31

POINTS OF EXCELLENCE.
Beauty and Elasticity Of Stitch.
Perfection and Simplicity Of Machine
ry.
Using both threads directly from the
spools.
No fastening Of seams by hand and no
waste of thread.
Wide range Of application without
change of adjustment.
The seam retains its beauty and firm
ness after washing and ironing.
Besides doing all kinds of work done
by other Sewing Machines, these Ma
chimes execute the most beautiful and
permanent Embroidery and ornamental
work.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-03-31
no TO r. MOODS sr.
(T BARGAIN STORE.
TOR. L. WOODS -
Ii BARGAIN STORE,

for Cloths and sCassimeres., The best French
and American Broad Cloths-full stock; rich
HMck ,cassimeres, Suitings, Tweeds, Fancy
Cassimeres, Over Coating, Beaver and Pilot
Cloth for OverC Coating, heavy Kerssy, Fualed
Cloths. a'e t1e -
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-03-31

Prime article of BUCKWHEAT FLOUR
n also, BUTTER and LARD, for sskst
new Is LACEY'S.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-03-31
BOARDING.

nERSONS visiting Baltimore will find good
i Board and reasonable charges at No. So
CONWAY STREET.
The patronage of her country friends is re-
specsfully solicited.
MRS. JOHN T. TURNER.
June II, ls7O-tf.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-03-31

of LOB acres, on the Choptank river, having a
steamboat wharf on it, with good scope of
country to support it; with lime kiln, good
buildings, q large variety of fruit, convenient
to churches and schools, only six miles from
Easton, the largest business town on the Della
ware Peninsula. 900
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-03-31
STARE OF, MARxLAND
ss MuTUAL
Fire Insurance Company Of
ljs,.aI' BALTIMORE l'tll,@Iss l'',53.
oFMcE:-No. II South Street,


THIS Company insures, on the mutual
i splans buildings and Personal Property
esainsAlo orsdamagee by fra. The sentirs
profits returned to the policy holders a-ss'
y, - g. sHAR RIS,, PTesident., !.
a.A - 5edyaa Dhsaor.!
FRANCIss NEALE. ef Neale, Harris q Go. :
S.sH. QhUaHE,of Noah .Walker &, ca. s,rs,
CfMoCULLr, sof Rounaifat & McCuny.s.
PffLfP z. GEoReE, OF George & Jenkips. !.
BIG: HARR1s, late Of Neale, Harris = Co.
Hon.. GEoRaE BRENT, Of Court 81 Appeals. !
GEoRGE P. JENKINS, Of Charles County.
GEoRGE COINS, Of St. Mary's Countys ~.
DT AGENTS in Charles Couaty-J. THos
CoLroN, for Aliens Fresh and Harris Lot
Districts JAMES A. MUD, for Bryantown
and Patuxent City Districts; RICHARD r.
TuBMAN, for Pomohkey, Hill Top, Middle.
town and Pomonkey Districts. -.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-03-31
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Full and explicit directions accompany the
medicines.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-03-31
FOR SHERIFFALTY

WE are authorized to announce WILLIAM
w L. MCDANIEL as a candidate for the
next Sherifalty of Charles county.
my 2Q-GmS
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-03-31
The Cold Spring Farm!

of so acres; one mile from Denton, one mile
from steamboat landing, five miles from the
Nd. L Del. R. R.; one thousand peach trees fifty
apple trees, choice varieties Of Strawberries
cherries, plums, apricots, crab apples, dwar
pears, splendid new buildings, worth. .$8, 900
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-03-31

ID Accommodating and Shoulder Bacon for
ID sale at LACEY 3.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-03-31

Miss ANN M. JONES',
Fashionable Dress and Cloak Maker,
No. 325 Chase Street, second door West or
Bond Street.
BALTIMORE, Nd,
DEGS leave to return thanks to the ladies OF
ID Charles county for their former patronage.
She will be pleased to receive any orders in her
line, at her new place of business in the city,
from her former patrons. Persons visiting
Baltimore can take the Gay street cars and ride
within half a square of the place. All work
will be done in the most fashionable style.
Sept 80, l87O-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-03-31
A FORTUNE FOR YOU?
The LaPierre Hotel,
n..lo.l Ma

containing twenty-six rooms, furnished thro'-
OUT with all modern conveniences, plenty of
out.bdildings, stabHng for 80 horses; including
all outfit stock, &C., worth, cash.....$25, 900.
!. The Picture Hill Farm,
Caroline Comfy. Md.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-03-31

NANleb sFaVlf $3.50 seies
S :, = as q; d III :'"'
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-09-28

Il met your friend. Mr.. Gortleu. a
moment ago. said Rafe, mischievously.
'and he seemed to be terribly downcast
about something. What is the matter
with HIM
How should ! know replied Ida.
irving 10 withdraw her hands.
But he was talking with YOU. Iheard
Your voices. He looked like | fancy a
man would who has proposed to the
woman he loves, and has been rejected
Did YOU refuse hims'
why do YOU askT
Because think YOU great him badly.
little girl. lie is good fellow. and
bvcs you devotedly. II you knew how
you hurt his feelings, YOU would not
treat him So
IL seems to me you concern yourself
good deal about that mans affairs.
said Ida. growing Indignant, and almost
ready To cry. What difference does il
make To you't
We'll. my darling. love YOU 80 my
sell can feel for others who love YOU.
a fear do, hopclcsslv. Dear little
Ida. can you ever care for me amy, or
must |. like poor Gordon. kiss YOU and
depIrt forever
lda gazcd earnestly upon him for a
moment; then, sobbing with JOY. she
threw her arms around his neck aud hid
her blushing happy face on his shoulder.
That's right. little girl. said Rate
undr the chestnut tree, vowed that
they should be your resting place through
I life
And | loved you AZ first sight. too.
confessed Ida. shyly.
Even so, darling. 1t we do not love
at ii~t sight. We never will love At aIl.
said lsalc, kissing her lips.
With which little bit Of very doubtful
! philosophy we will leave them.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-09-28

SETTLING AT THE CAPTAINS OFFICE
- All dem passengers rs has not set
tied deir passage, will please step up
To dc captains otis and settle
There were many passengers, and,
Of course. as usual, great crowd gath
cred around the captains offs each
quietly awaiting his turn to pay. sud.
denly tall, robust young man elbow
ell his way through the mass of people
up to the window, and stretching out
his money To the clerk, said, in very
loud tone
Take my fare, sir"
What name, SIR said the clerk. as
he received the bills.
Captain Victor Henry Dganlna,
sir. Captain Digamma and lady, of
the Gounited States Awmy, sir was
the reply, i'll very pompous, conceit
ell voice.
This was too much for our acauaint-
ance, the horse dealer. He passed
rudely through the crowd, and loudly
addressed the clerk, while the captain
Of the awmy yet stood by, and the
people seemed to be thinking whether
to lynch him or not.
Take my fare, sir!'
What name, sir " inquired the clerk.
meekly
'korp'ril John Barstow, sir. Kor-
p'ril John Barstow and horses, sir, OF
the Connecticut Milishy, sirr was his
answer, delivered in a most comical
but pompous tone.
How blank that army captain look
ed, and what a good-naiured crowd
that was Immediately after his answer.
only those can understand whose i'm
agination can picture reality.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-09-28
Odds and Ends.

VINO was Richard the Third before he
was himself again:
Dexter made 2eod time but Gold
smith Maid better.
Ii YOU are ont in a driving storm, don't
attempt to hold the rain,
Not iayoritc summer resort Tor
school hoy--Long Branch,
a Georgia negro had duel with
locomotive. Age unknown.
When j Young lady "verv much like
whale:" When she's ponting.
Contentment-To sit in the house and
-ce other people stuck in the mud.
Trapping mocking-biyds for the New
York market has begun already in
Georgia.
Somebody calls the Isles of Shoals the
dies don't'sea it,
Can amy body tell Us how old Olive
Logan is Albany 4rgus.
Certainly; she is as well as usual,
thank vou- Chicago Post
A Young man III camp-meeting asked
the PRAYERS of the assembly because he
could not set down to a meal without
eating three times as much as he ought.
A farmer in Laconia. N. H., speaking
OF the thinuess of the hay crop, said the
gras--hoppers have all got lame trying
u Jump from one blade of grass to anoth-
err,
Signs OF the bathing season.-'How
is this. Mr. Tongs2 You have not sent
home my travelling CHG Oh yet? Beg
pardon. Mn. Tm sure. But the fact is,
we've been 80 busy maxim up our sea
side back air t Punch.
A carpenter, being asked for riddle,
propounded the following: Il picked it
up; couldn't find it; put it down and
went along with it, No one could guess
it, II was splinter in his toot.
In Iowa, a merchant sent dunniug
letter to Il man, who replied by return
mail: you say YOU are holding my note
yet. That is all right--perfectlv right.
just keep holding on to it, and If you find
your hands slipping. spit on them and
tr, it again. Yours affeciionately.'
A -hort time ago very strict young
lad, ia society gave her photograph 10
| devoted admirer for his locket. Two
days aiterward her brother found it on
the floor of billiard room decorated
with pair Of mustaches and ali immense
cigar, artistically done with pin.
A Wyoming husband advcrtises him
self AS monthly nurse. He says his
wife formerly supported the family by
that business, but since she acquired the
right to vote and set on juries, she doe
II thing but talk politics, aud so he must
keep the business up or himself and the
children will starvo.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-09-28
CITY HOTEL

THE subscriber has taken the House recently va
] Gated by GEO W. HALE, known the Ell
tworth House, and has reftted and refarnished IL
throughout go trans forming that II deserves a new
anne, and he has therefore christened II the CITY
HOTEL. BY strict attention TO business, with
accommodating waters and clerks. and with the
old and experienced hostler so long 4 fixture to
the stable, 10 take of that department. he
hopes 10 meet and to receive good share OF
public patronage. No pains Will be spared 10
make this House iAyorite with the travelling
public.
sS Every room in the house is neatly painted
carpetted and furnished.
q. w. BAGLEY, Proprietor.
Oct. l2lh 1850. 4lu
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-09-28

A COUNTS NOTION OF COUNTING
Count Bismark is fast acquiring The
character of ready joker-ln public
opinion. at least-somewhat after tile
fashion Of that jaun'v Cupid, Lord Pal
merston. The following mot is making
the rounds of the papers: When. al the
peace preliminaries. the sum OF mllarde
which now Seems to sit so Lightly on
France-was mentioned, Jules Favre,
not exactly bursting into tears as before,
vet appeared utterly speechless with
horror. When he had recovered fl ON
his praoxysm, all he could say was that
..even II one were to count IRON the time
of Christ till now, one could not man
age to count s:Ich an enormous sum"
Upon which Bismarck replied with a
smile, "Dou't let that distress you.
have thought Of that, and therefore
brought this gentleman" to
Bleichroder, the Jewish banker-.'with
me. He counts from the creation of the
world.'