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TRY Briggs Throat and Lung Healer.

T. H. MURRAY, corner of Middle and Hamp-
shirs strcetslis prepared to furnish Freeman's
oysters to order. jan3d-tf
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NEW MUsIc.-Messrs. Halves B Cra2in have
Just published "Benedictus'' arranged as
quartette for mixed voices written by Kotzsch-
mar and dedicated to W. h. bennett. We
have no fears that it will fail to meet with
raodv sala
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The NEW York University Medicine is max
ing more cutes than all other medicines com.
bined. Branch Office, $50 Congress St. Ad-
vice free. P. Staples, agent. II.
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Coop HANDKERcH1EFs warranted all Linen,
80 cents dozen, better for 30 cents and SO up
wards at Cogia Hassan's to-day.
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II usSiness Notices.

Attention is called TO the advertisement of
Piano. Forte Wanted
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"Ho1D UP Your RIGHT HAND "A little

"HoLD Up Your RIGHT HAND."-A little
incident occurred at the meeting of the Board
of Mayor and Aldermen on Monday evening,
which does not appear 10 report of next morn
ing, and of which We now make note. One
of the Aldermen was making an animated
speech in opposition to some measure before
that body, and getting warmed up as he ad-
vapced, rose to the sublimity of elocutionary
passion, exclaimipg, Il swear, sir, will not
ge"-beiore he could conclude his climax, the
Mayor was on his feet, and with much dignity
remarked, "The gentleman will hold up his
right hand If he is about TO swear, the oath
must be administered in proper form" Tbs
brought down the aldermen in a roar at the
joke. The gentleman soon concluded his
speech, but he did not ''hold up his hand"
Odd Fcllows Mutual x elief Association.
The annual meeting of this Association was
he'd last evening, at Odd Fellows Hall, the
President, Mr.. N. 4. Cummings, presiding.
The Association was organized February "a.
1868, and now numbers about $50 members.
6ioce its organization it has lost eleven men,
bers by death. viz: SIS. Webster 1868, Steph-
en- Emerson In 1869, and Charles R. Lane, Eli
jah P. Lewis, NJ L. Purington, Nathaniel
Murcb (Saccarappa), Charles Baker, George
B. Downer, Benjamin Perkins. john T. Will
drage and George Pearson in 1870.
Since the organization of the Association
the amount of 81 273 has been paid to the
widows and families of deceased members, of
which amount the sum of So 941 was paid to
the widows and orphans of the nine deceased
members during the last year, averaging $751;
80 to each family.
The receipts during the past year were a.
no. The trustee fuud amounts TO 1874 SO.
The officers elected for the ensuing year are
a. follows:
Presdent-Charles II. Blake.
Vice President -Fraoklin Fox.
Secretary-H. Y. Barnes.
Trea- urer-F Il. Morse.
Trustees-Beui. K'ngsbury, Jr., H. g.
Barnes, FraukIin Fox.
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A FRESH line of Cassimeres and Tweeds at
Cogia Hassan's.
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The THOMAS CoNCERTs.-A musical feast is
rendered our citizens on Thursday and Friday
evenings by the celebrated orchestra of Theo.
dore Thomas, assisted by the eminent pianist
Miss Mehlig. The same number of pieces will
be employed that assist at the concerts given
in Boston Music Hall, and they will appear to
unusual advantage this visit since the building
out of the stage by the G. A. R. will give
ance of being crowded. The programme for
the two nights is as follows:
Thnrsday Evening.
PARrI.
Overture-Anscreon.: .................,C hernbni.
tlnstrumenta,ion by Hector Berioz)
Concerto for Piauo, q minor, OPP 26 ..Mendelssohn
Miss Anna Mehlig and Orchestra.
Overfurs-Eienzi; ..........."........n.W Wagner.
N' '' Theme and Iariai;oas.
String Orchestra.
Walrx-Wiener Fresken. Strauss.
Nocturne. F. sharp, l..............."...Ch epio.
--'''''' - Miss Ann Mehi.. . '-'--''
POLKA scSn.l-Thunder and Lightning Strauss
overture-Aampa .Heroid.
Friday hvening.
PART I.
Symphory--No. 6 In f, OPP. 6S-Pastorale...
Beethoven.
Polonaise Brilliante-Op. 72. ............. Weber.
(Instruneatatisn by Ljstz.l
Miss Anna Mehlg and Orchestra.
PART H.
Overture Midsummer Nights Dream. N endelssohn.
Quartet,e-'Kaiser Franz'l," Austrian National
Aymu. ......'.......... ......aayuus
Theme and Variations.
string Orchestra.
Rhapsoi lie Hongroise. ......................L 1t.
Miss Anua Mshlig.
Polka Mazurka-Fata Morgana, s.-.r.,
Polka Schnell-Elyea Macy ar. ''''''''''S"'''
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .AuDer.
Here surely is variety to please every must
cal taste and it is in this careful selection that
the success Of this magnificent orchestra with
the public mainly lies. Mr.. Thomas disdains
nothing that is good, so that we not only have
Beethoven and Mendelssohn and Haydn, bat
the eccentric Wagner and the dance music of
Strauss. That there will be two brilliant au-
diences eqaal if not superior to any that have
been drawn by Mr.. Thomas to City Hall on
former occasions we feel confident, and are
pleased there is such good demand for tickets.
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THE free edition of Gosse, Nswhali & Co.'s
new Map of Portland, together with list Of
all the Railroads in Maine, with the distances
from Portland to stations, being exhausted,
they have printed another small edition, and
put tem on sale at book and periodical stores,
at only Is cents a copy J18-tf
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REV. e. r. KEYEs, formerly of this city,
was ordained minister of the New Jerusalem
church, in New Yo;k on Sunday lass.
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If you wish to know where to buy rubber
goods cheap, read the advertisement Of H. A
Hall, of Bos. ON.
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NEW YORK. Jan. 16- Hornino.-Gold 1lOi a l10a
Money FER cent. currency to Z per cent. Gold
Sterling e change 1891 q no.
The follow ing the forenoon quotations of South
States securities:
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AUCTION SALES.
GROCERIES,, &C.,
At Auction.

ON WEDNESDAY Ian ,7,b at 21.a O'Clock
bbI. E,,n, Saiser,room - Exchange c we shalls
Tea Cof "a nI oar Bred, bbIs g anherri zoe
Mustard. Saeratus. Cretn ra %n, rin"ar PINE
i.rs ol,, heichan. Shoe Black ~. Stove Poll
eaa, s;as,,s C9t1es Plus four bb ME CiderV
vanilla, &c, Patent Medicines. Fin w. AZ,
ures. Scales show Gases, &c ""fe' me-
ALSO an invoice OF Crockorv cnn.ist,,o n, W..
Lined Yellow, C.iC. and Rockingham Wsr, =, ""
Je6td II. y. BAILEY & Co Auctioneers
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DY virtue of a license from the Hon. John A.
b Water man, Judge OF Probate, l shall sell at
,.nh,ic anctiou on the premises, on Wednesday the
e'ob,h day OF February, A. d. 1871, at IL O'clock
noon. the lot OF land the asiery side of Brackett
street in said Port and bel ngtng to the estate Of
Ward Moves, with the buildings thereon standing,
..heing that parcel OF teal estate upon portion of
which stands the late homestead Of Ward Moves,
togeihe@ with certain wooien dwelling houses IN the
rear and to the asst Of said home 70
sIii estate and standing upon sati lot" Tie sale
Will be subject to tie dover of The widow. Terms
cash. FREDERICK Fox.
Administrator Of tue Estate OF Ward Moves.
Jn6,l3,20 r. o. BAILEY q CO., Auctioneers.
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A deliciously cool book for this hot season is
Mr.. Richard j. Bush's account of the adven-
lures of the United States expedition for ex.
ploring telegraph route through Western ST.
IBERIA. Reindeer, Dogs and Snoto- shoes Is the
preposterous title, but the bad taste extends
no forther than the title page. 1t may be a
trif1e extravagant. but the book seems to Us
only little less fascinating than Dr. Kane's
account OF his Arctic explorations. Indeed
the region passed through by Mr. Bush's party
is almost as much terra incognita as the polar
regions. Hundreds of miles passed oyer by
the adventurous explorers had never before
been visited by human beings except the tribes
who inhabit the country. OF course little at,
tention is paid in this book to the mere matter
of the telegraph route. 1t will be remembered
that the enterprise had in view connecting
Eastern Asia by telegraph with the United
States by way of Behring straits. On the COM
pleton of the Atlantic telegraph it was aban-
doued. The explorations took place in the
years 1865, 1866, and 1867. Nothing can be
more pleasing than the vivacity of the narra-
tors style, and the attractiveness of the sub
ect matter Much of the interest no doubt
arises from the remoteness of all the experien-
ces of such journey as that described
from everything in our common life in civil
ized countries So we become excited as we
are hurried along by the narrative through
| those dim regions, now gliding down the
Amoor in boat now moving along mounted
| astride on the shoulders of O reindeer-an an
| imal that, despite the vulgar opinion favorable
l to its great speed, cannot be induced TO move
mucb faster than a walk-nOw whirled over
| the snow in a sled drawn BY dogs, the temper.
| ATTIRE meanwhile going down to -35. At
night hastily constructed tent serves as shell.
| ter and We sleep by our fire soundly enough
and warm enough in spite of the cold. Our
course is among strange races of half. barbar.
Gus men, mostly of the Tartar race-Gilaks,
Tungusans, Yakouts and the little known
koraks. There is constant adventure and ex-
| citement and very often there is peril. On the
whole it is an intensely interesting book
| published by Harper & Brothers. For sale
| by Loring, Short & Harmony
The Island Neighbors is a novel of American
| life by Antoinette Brown Blackwell. 1t is
profusely illustrated, bound in paper covers
and sells for 70 cents. published by Harper
& Brothers. Fora sale by Loring, Short s.
| Harmony
A new addition to d. Appleton & Co.'S Li'
brary of Choice Novels Is James Gordon's Ware.
Paper covers. Price so cants. For sale es
Bailey & Noyes.
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1HE SUBrERRANEAN FIRE IN SHEF-
FIELD.-The fire beneath the works of
Messrs. Andrews Brothers, in Eyre street, has
not yet been extinguished; in fact, its real ex-
tent had not up to yesterday evening been as
certained. To-day it is intended TO explore
the burning seam of shale in the direction of
the engineers residence, which is separated
from the mandatory by yard, fears being
entertained that the fire is raging beneath the
cellar OF the house. Various theories have
been suggested as to the origin of the fire,
but the most generally received Is that the
shale has ignited from spontaneous combus-
tion. Whether this be so or not, it seems toll
erably certain that the fires underneath the
boiler have had nothing to do with it, for be.
tween the fiues and the shale there was lay
er OF Cay two feet in thickness, which was
lound TO have been baked as hard as brick
In Whit-week, when the existence of the un-
foreground fire was not suspected, a somewhat
amusing incident occurred in connection
with these flues. That being holiday time,
the fires were extinguished, and every prep
aration was made for having the fiues swept.
Ample time had been allowed for them TO
cool, but when the sweeps came they found
the passages too hot to hold them, and the
work had to be put off for day. On Tues
day, however, their condition was the same,
and another postpOnement was deemed nee
essary. Finding on Wednesday, that the
sweeps were still unwilling to enter the fues,
the engineer put little pressure upon them,
and they TO some extent accomplished their
task, though they were compelled to wrap
something round their hands as protection
from the heat. Many tons of earth have now
been removed TO get at the burning shale,
fourteen or fifteen men having been constant
ly employed Tor more than a week. A porta-
hla enoinp has hQQn hrofruht int ;.;+
as substitute Tor the permanent one which
is necessarily idle for the present, but it is ex-
pected that the cavity beneath the large boil
er will shortly be filed up, and that then the
operations of the manufactury will be fully
resumed-Shefield Telegraph.
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Eight Per Cent. Mortgage Bonds

upon the Louisiana division of 226a miles from New
Orleans to the Sabine River. This will pr badly be
the most valuable porti OF the wnoe lire as it will
be the only rail communication by which the enor
nous productions of Texas can reach the Southern
metropolis.
50 important is this road considered to Louisiana.
that the State has made very liberal grants in aid OF
the enterprise. by direct donations by endorsement
ofs bonds, and by subscriptions to the stock OF the
Company, amounting in all to over eight million
dollars.
The Bonds now offered are of two Classes.
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M )RE TROUBLE IN THE RED RIVER CoUN-
TRY.-The Toronto Globe makes the follow
ing statements as TO new troubles in the Red
River country now called Manitoba, lately the
scene of ''rebelhon:"
We regret to learn that the sectional policy
of the Ottawa Government in dealing with the
lands of Manitoba is bearing the worst fruits.
We learn from sure source that serious
trouble is apprehended in the new Province.
The French haltbreede at ST Charles are re-
ported to be driving Canadians off who have
settled themselves on lands which have been,
it is alleged, set apart, bat in large, undis-
tlnguishable tracts. The Canadians have
commenced to organize in opposition. The
half-oreeds being allowed to select their own
lands to the extent of twenty miles in one lot,
incoming settlers are prevented from locat
ing themselves, because it is impossible to say
whether they are within or without the al
legged limits of the French. Rumors of i'm
mediate trouble are flying through the settle
ment, and meeting to protest against the
policy of the Ottawa Government was to be
held. There can be no doubt that the delay
in surveying the lands is very injurious to the
Province, and that the Dominion Ministry is
playing into the hands of the French half
breeds in opposition to the interests OF new
settlers, whom it would gladly exclude from
the territory.
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A few nights since, at late hour, the speak
ing tube at the office door of one of our popu-
lar physicians, land which leads to near the
pillow OF his bed, in an upper chamber), was
used by some midnight wag, to the following
effect: The doctor was in sound sleep, when
he was partially awakened by a "halloo''
through the tube, when the following dialogue
took place: swell, what do you want ?"
"Does DR.. Jones live here?" "Yes; what do
you want?" "Are you DR.. Jones?" "Yes."
''Dr. Simon Jones ?" "Yes-yes! what do you
want~ "Why, how long have lived here ?"
thunder don't you more?" "If you stay there
about ten seconds more, you'll find am NOV
mg!n and he bounced out of bed, but the pa
tieut was heard knowing" down the street, at
rate that defied pursuit.--Nec Haren Reg
;Sfor
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Our friends of the Boston Post treated their
readers, recently to a subtle and instructive
essay on prayer. As they have evidently
mastered the theory OF that exercise, we would
suggest the advsioilty Of little practice I'm
less, indeed, the worthy old German landlady
was correct in asserting that "demograts new
er brays."
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School Vacation

e OFFERS AN OPPORTUNITY to the
6H6~ Young to receive such treatment and
aSIIL.1.l instructions as their teeth require.
me me eniiaren should visit The dentist as often as
once In three months to insure regular and healthy
development OF the teeth.
would urge more attention to the children's
teeth than Is generally given, especially to the de-
cIduous, or first teeth give them as much attention
at least as is given to their DRESS Do this, and my
WORD 1or IT, there Will be, in after years. but little
IL should not be forgotten that Nitrous Oxide
is administered daily tor extracting teeth with the
greatest satisfaction by
Q. P. MCALASTER, D. D,S,
"a Free Street, Portland, near Congress Square.
mrs naw oorv e,1s
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Fine Suburban Residence tor sale.

The subscriber offers for sale his
ASTA-A mOdern-built residence situated on
AaHNERgkE the emineuce overlooking Wood
& 4EIlEIlAE ford's Corner, Westbrook. 1t con-
eks.4L7Eas-l1- tains 70 good-sized rooms, with an
excellent cellar, is supplied with an abundance of
hard and soft water, and it is in good state of re-
pair. There is large stable on the premises. The
grounds embrace two acres, handsomely laid out,
and on which is fine vegetable garden, the vegeta-
bes to be sold with the house.
This is one of the finest locations in the vicinity of
Portland-withn five minutes walk of the horse
Gals, and ahoIding fine view of the city, harbor
ocean. and the surrounding country. Price $4,000
One third of the purchase money may remain on
mortgage if desired. Possession given Immediately
Enquire of SAMII JORDAN ESQ
P. S. A grove containing TIVE acres adjoining on
the south, also an acre of tage land on the north
will be sold with the premises if desired. aug25-tf
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Mr.. Riley, of Providence, was grieved be-
cause his wife didn't get breakfast, so he del
uged her with water and threw her down a
flight of stairs against stone post. Just for
this mild correction he was arrested
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the
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IN length OF column, constitutes a "square."
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SPECIAL NOTICES, one third additional.
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each subsequent insertion.
Address all communications to
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Proposals for Altering and Repair
ing the Lighthouse Tender
ssiriS.e
TREASURY DEPARTME ENT,
OFFICE LIGHT-HoUsE BOARD.
Washington City, June 20, 1871.
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
y Office until O'Clock P. NJ, on Friday THE
twenty eighth day Of July next, for altering and
thoroughly repairing the Light House Tender
"Iris," tnow at Portland, Maine, where
she may be examined at any. time,) according
to the printed detailed specifications, and plan of
the vessel, which will form part of the contract,
copies of which may be obtained upon application to
the Light House Board, and at the offices of the
Lighthouse Inspectors at Boston and Portland, and
also at the Custom Houses at Portsmouth, N. H.
and Ellsworth, Maine.
Bidders are required to state Tin submitting their
bids) the time within which they will contract for
the entire and satisfactory completion of the work
according to the terms of the specifications in
OF acceptance and to be guaranteed by satisfactory
security.
For full details, see printed specifications, plan,
and the form of bid and guarantee required. The
right is reserved to reject any bid or all bids for
reasons other than the price that may be named.
All lids must be carefully sealed and endorsed
"ProposaIs tor Altering and Repairing Lighthouse
Tender Girls" and then be placed another envel-
ope and addressed, for delivery in person. be sent
through the mail prepaid, to the "Chairman OF the
Light House Board," Washington City.
je27eod4w W. B. SHUBhICK, Chairman.
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Manufacture of Knive.-

Few people have any idea through what .
number OF hands their pocket knives have
passed in process of manufacture. A bar of
steel destined to furnish number of blades
Is heated to redness. A length is cut of, and
the forger speedily moo ls' this, that is
ssnaPes 1t roughly into the form OF a pocket
nd nI,.e 9lade, Another heating is then reqIir-
tsn" " Ut sne end for being fashioned into the
q. .als. ana yet another before IL can undergo
s,aro ul.ner operation of smithing," the last
The tb,uh H' mt'el Is the stamping of the mark of
tano uu IL ,hn, nan TO facilitate opening. The
NIL ~ 10 enen ground and the blade marked
on "''u th ene ~ name OF the firm. The slight bulge
Tn ;s one reverse side caused by this operation
h,as ,e.noveu by hre or the grindstone. The
oiade is then hardened by heating il To redness
ana then plunging it la to water nm 10 the
tang. The tempering process follows pext.
the blush yellow tint being considered as in
dlrcatlng that the proper degree of heat AT
which TO immerse the blade once more i'm
cold waller has beer attained. After this the
various Kinds OF blades are classified in the
warehouse, and undergo sundry grindno
operations to hit them for being HATED. Twelve
distinct processes have by this time been gona
through, and many more are necessary before
the knife is completely finished, although the
number OF hands which it has now to pass
through depends in a great measure on the
finish to be given to the hadde, according to
the quality OF the blades with which IL Is fit
ed, and the price which the completed article
Is intended to realize.
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BONDS.
New Orleans, Mobile and Texas
R0ilrO0d COnap07sy
THE ONLY RAILROAD CONNECTION

Are building trunk line, connecting New Orleans
with Mobile On the east, and giving
The ONLY RAILROAD CONNECTION
between the former city and the great and most pro-
uuc'iVe sfate OF Texas on the west, the total dis
'"mee , from Mobile to Houston being 475 miles.
ihe company is composed of strong Northern cap
,.ans, VINO nave already expended nearly TEN
nsLloN DOLLARS OF their own funds in
the construction of the line. They have hnt abont
20 miles from Mobile westward, and secured by
purcnrse OF securities and made provision Tor the
'norough repair and equipment of the 1Os miles con-
shutting the Texas division leaving but 40 miles 70
pe built ' ~
10 complete the Entire Road.
It's believed that no other railroad corporation in
tne country bas ever made so large an expenditure
from lis own means before offering any OF its securi
ties to the public.
The Company now offer for sale tbe