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school Vacation

OFFERS AN OPPORTUNITY to the
05ySv Young TO receive such treatment and
,174 Instructions as their teeth REQUIRE
Inc enidren should visit The dentist as often as
once IN three months to insure regular Ind healthy
development OF the teeth ~ '
l would urge more attention to the chidren's
teeIn than Is generally given, especially to the de.
ciuous' or hrst teeth; give them as much attention
at eSast az is given to their dress Do this, and my
occasion for artificial teeth. '''' o"' ''
:. IL should not be forgotten that Nitrous Oxide
ls administered daily tor extracting teeth with the
greatest satisfaction by
Q. p. MCALASTER, D. D.S..
mrs noyy 60 - e,If
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Fer Sale.

FNHE valuable Real Estate known as the 'sNoIth
l Wayne Scythe Works,' situated at North
Wayne. Maine, l6 miles from Augusta, and six from
the Railroad. Said property consists OF a very
and reliable water privilege Of flom to hun
dred Horse power, good stone dam, Brick shop 7Ox
80, Brick Store House 4ox26, fine Store 6Ox40, two
repair, Saw and Grist Mill, Hammer shops, Grind
works, Repair shops, Barns, Stables, Ont buildings,
sc, with ninety good t1age, pasture and wood
land. This property is well adapted to Woolen and
Paper Mandatory, well al Iron and Steel in any
form.
As this property will be sold for moderate amount
compared with the original cost, it is believed to be
worthy the attention OF any desirOus OF entering
into the manufacturing business.
For terms apply to Mr.. j. F. Taylor, on the prem
ses or OLIVER AMES, ESQ, at the Ames low
Company. Boston. jy8 T&S I'm
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with Mobile on the east, and giving
The ONLY RAILROAD OONNEOrIUN
oetween the former city and the great and most pro-
"uc'i'e State OF Texas the west, the total dis.
'a.ce from Mobile to Houston being 475 miles.
ihe company is composed of strong Northern CAP
"anSs, VINO have already expended nearly TEN
LioN DOLLARS OF their own funds in
,ne ucion Of the line. They have built about
20 niies from Mobile westward, and secured by
l,urchrse OF securities and made provision TOR the
'no'ougn repair and equipment of the 10s miles con-
sutng the Texas division leaving but 14o miles TO
pe built "
10 complete the Entire Road.
It's believed that no other railroad CORPORATION IN;
the country has ever made so large an expenditure
from its own means before offering any of its secur;.
tics to the public.
The Company now offer for sale the
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Mass. Institute Of Technology.

t'ALL Entrance Examination, September 2sth.-
a.. Oolege graduates admitted as regular stu
dents in the professional courses Without formal
examination. For Catalogues, or examination pa
Pers Of June 3. apply to Prof. Samuel Knee
Aana, secretary, Boston, Mass. jel2 dim
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Proposals for Altering and Repair
ing the Lighthouse Tender
"lriS."

s... "lTlSs
TREASURY DEPARTME ENT,
OFFICE LIGHT HOUSE BOARD.
Washington City, June 20, 1871.
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
y office until 1 O'Clock p. NJ, on Friday 1.-THE
twenty eighth day of July next, for altering and
thoroughly repairing the Light. House Tender
"Iris," (now at Portland, Maine, where
she may be examined at any tme,) according
to the printed, detailed specifications, and plan of
the vessel, which will form part of the contract,
copies which mag he obtained upon application to
the Lighthouse Board, and at the offices OF the
Lighthouse Inspectors at Boston and Portland, and
also at the Custom Houses at Portsmouth, N. Fl. :,
and Ellsworth, Maine.
Bidders required to state lin 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 ease
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 reject any bid, all bids. for
reasons other than the price that may be named.
All lids must be carefully sealed and endorsed
"Proposals Tor Altering and Repairing Lighthouse
Tender "Irs," and then be placed III another envel-
ope and addressed, for delivery 10 person. or be sent
through the mail prepaid, to the chairman OF the
Light House Board" Washington City.
je27eOd4w W. B. SaUBhICK, Chairman.
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No Capitalist as too Rich,
No Farmer Is too Poor.
No Mechanic Is too Pom,

to buy an Earth Closet which Is substitute tor Tho
water-closet OF common privy, and places within the
reach OF all itch and poor, in town and in the coun-
try. simple means for providing, in the house, a
ness and health. Prices SO to $35. Send ior circu-
Iarg In ~--S~
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REAL ESTATE.

For Sale.
49, TIE desirable Residence of Mr.. #. A. Poor,
hp::: No 60 Pleasant Street, consisting OF Large
WsA two story dwelling House, with all the mod.
ern improvements. two story addition. Stable and
carriage House, all well arranged and in First late
order. Lot contains 125O0 50. feet. Has Front
age 100 feet on Pleasant Street. This property
Will be sold Low aud on liberal terms, for partic-
ulars inquire of
JOHN @. PROCrER,
jun22-d3w SO Exchange Street.
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Portland Rolling Mills.

PORTLAND, July 9Th, 1871.
TV HE Stockholders in the Portland Rolling Mills
l are hereby notified that the annual meeting OF
said corporation will be holden at the Treasuier's
office. 1876 Fore Street, Portland on Tuesday July
18th 1871 at O'Clock p m for the following purpos-
ses, VIZ:
LIST To choose Clerk, Treasurer and Five Direc-
tors for the ensuing year.
I'd 10 transact aoy other business that may legally
come before said meeting.
GEO. L. B. JACKSON, Clerk.
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SMOLANDER'S

Is sure, quick remedy for all diseases of the UIi-
1ary Organs, existing either in male or female. a
Irritation. Inflammation or Liberation of the Kid
neys and Bladder, Stone in Bladder Gravel, Diabe-
s,Reddish Sediment looking like brick dust Deposit
in Urine, Diseases OF PROSTATE Mucous and Invol-
nntary Discharges, Suppression Retention lncon-
tnence of Urine from loss of tone in the parts con-
cerned in its evacuation, Thick, Cloudy Urine, Nor
bad Irritation of the Bladder and Urethra, Chronic
Catarrh OF Bladder, and all Chronic Malades Of the
Urino Genital Organs, Whites Dropsy, Indigestion,
Dyspepsia, Rheumatism, General Debility, Cutan-
eous Affections, etc.
SMOLANDER'S EXT. BUCHU is remedy to be
relied upon in all of great nervous exhaustion
with all its train OF alarming symptoms, following
from the abuse of Natures laws, youthful excess
es and indiscreti0ns in either Palpitation OF
Heart, Loss OF Memory, Horror OF Disease Dsincli-
nation Of Society, Seeplessness, Listless and De-
pressed in Spirits Weak and Peevith in Temper, the
once vigorous mind becoming feeble and vacating
your usual self confidence and energy gone fond Of
Solitude; w. fact, general prostr.on of the whole
system.
The constitution brought to this condition REQUIRES
the aid of an invgOratOr to restore the system to
that condition OF health that is requisite tor all fnc
tons to be natural.
SMOLANDER'S EXT. BUCHU will restore to
that healthy condition.
~ SMOLANDER'S EXT. BUCHUi put ND in
large bottle of a superior quality, AMI at less
price than any other IN the market
Price, 81; g bottles, SIS. Sold by all Drug
gists and Dt alers in Medicine everywhere.
my18-t,ts&w3m ?
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FOR, SALE

~ Working and Driving Horses, also first
zl">& class teams to let at
%%N SAWYER'S STABLE,
Nv api22 Sm Cor. Marke. and Federal ST.
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atTHE Portland Dry Dock and Warehouse Co."
i have leased their Docks and other property in
Cape Elizabeth to James e Simpson for one yeaI
from Jan. 1, 1871 10 Jan. I, 1872 and during said
time the Company will not be responsible for any
unless authorized or approved by the President OF
the company. CHAS. A. LAMBARD,
President p. ID. Dock and Warehouse Co
By his Attorney, l.. d. M SWEAT,
Portland, January 18th, 1871 jn30tf
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FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS,
to the amount of $12,5OO per mile, and1
SECOND MORTGAGE BONDS.


to an equal amount, both principal and interest
guaranteed by the State Of louisiana. The price OF
the two classes is the same and subscribers can take
their choice.
The Bonds are only in denominations OF 81 ,OOO or
.Zoo each' interest payable January and July, at
,a~ u e,sa' pe, .en, culre N Ne~ fork, OF
% s'N :" i1ohoon' a' .ne op,loh Vi que
so.a~,,.s, >. 80 A 'o'PoA u"'' Do"u' eau
N'u'
No BETTER securitv has heen offered
10 investors. Ihe Bonds are largely profitable, as
ted in these eight per cent bonds will give the pur-
tbe new Covernnont Ir;,a Do, 60. '-'
At the same price an per cent currencv long bond
SSAAS
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The subscriber offers for sale his
AHSN-N modern-buit residence situated on
fTMli1.r2 the emineuce overlooking Wood
l. IIfa fal3I4M ford's Corner, Westbrook. 1t con-
A7eEsl@9L9E tains IL good-sized rooms, with an
excellent cellar, is supplied with abundance Of
hard and soft WATER and it is in good state of
grounds embrace two acres, handsomely laid out,
and on which is fine vegetable garden, the vegeta.
bles to be sold with the house.
This one of the finest locations in the vicinity Of
Portland-within five minutes walk of the horse
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 SAM'L JORDAN. ESQ.,
P. s. A grove containing tive acres adjoining on
the south, also an acre OF tiage land the north,
will be sold with the premises. if desired. aug25-tf
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A Good Brick House for Sale at a
Low Price.

THE well built house, No. i2 Middle Street. con-
l. tanning ten finished rooms gas, and Sebago wa
ter. Very convenient to Steamers and G. T. Depot.
The house is in good order and will be sold low,
Apply to VIM. H. JERRIS Real Estate and Loan
Agent. mr13tf
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n johnson,

UOOK-K EEPER, and adjuster OF accounts,
le /. au20du
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$1,000 ReaUNTU.

INH He above Reward will be paid for the detectit
ana convlcfIon OF the person or persons who as
saulte ed and robbed ALVAN ROUNDY, on the eve
ming of the goth instant; on Neal Street, Portland,
Maine. Among the articles of which he was robbed
were Gold Hunter Watch, marked, ''Appleton
Tracy & Co., Waltham. No 1876. 1885," and Creased
Gold Ring marked "a ROundy' on the inside.
Per Order of the Mayor
CHARLES CLARK,
m City Marshall.
Portland, Maine, june22
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ZaUO First CLASS Stores
For Sale or Lease.

For Sale or Lease.
THE fine brick block OF Stores on Middle street,
L known as the "rhom pson Block" arranged par.
ticularly for the wholesale jobbing business Iron
fronts and light and airy Easements. Terms tavora-
ble. Apply to VIM. H. JERRIS, JOHN G.
PROCTER, Real Estate Agents. my10tf
Brick House for Sale or Lease.
fMEs& The centrally located three story brick
@;,;| House, No 10 Brown street; contains twelve
.x:.A. rooms, gas and plenty oil water. Terms ia
vOrabe. Apply to
VIM. II. JERRIS, Real Estate Agent,
ap2stf Next east of City Hall.
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BONDS.
New Orleans, Mobile and Texas
R0SlrO0d COnspunu

Are building trunk line, connecting New Orleans
with Mobile on the east, and giving
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-09-05
For the oxford Democrat.
Weeds as Fertilizers.

was recently strucl; by an article in
the agricultural columns of one of our
papers. entitled "Kill tho Weeds" As it
has been extensively copied by our coun.
ty papers. and may lead to error, | will
endeavor to prove, not only That they
do not exhaust land turned out TO rest,
Gas asserted) but il allowed 10 die and
decay, are the best and cheapest fertil
izers that eau be obtained.
Recently gentleman planted small
tree in tub. and placed it in his room,
covering the Tub with a piece of gauzc
fine enough 10 exclude. MI dust In a
few wears the tree WAS taken out and
weighed, as was also the earth in which
il grew. The tree had increased in
weight many pounds more that the earth
had diminished, showing that most OF its
nourishment had been derived from water
and the atmosphere Reasoning from
the foregoing experiment, arrive at the
conclusion that dRy crop allowed to do.
cay on the ground from whence it grew,
must return more nouriShment than it
extracted in the process of its growth.
Our prairies and forests bear me out in
this statement, Tor the grass and leaves
decaying on them, have produced rich
ness of soil unattainable by the applica'
ton of any artificial fertilizer.
The seeds OF weeds are carried I'M
mense distances by the wind. and by fall
ing on powcd land and growing. do
great damage by extracting the nourish.
ment that should be utilized by the plant
cd crop Consequently, any law To pre-
vent weeds from being allowed to ripcn
their seeds by the roadside, in lands turn.
ed out to rest, or in the corners OF fences,
would be of immense benefit to the lalm.
er. The weeds on waste land should
never be allowed TO ripeu THEN seeds
Some weeds grow faster for being cut
down; and consequently, ii might be
advantageous to cut them frequently, nj.
lowing them to remain where they fall,
as a larger crop would thus be realized,
and the ground more rapidly rccuper-
ated.
Everything that has been made, is for
tee use and benefit OF mankind; and if
weeds have any other mission than to
fulfill the curse pronounced at the fall,
that mission is to reclaim waste land
They spring up in the most barren places
and it would be strange if they were not
there for some good purpose-that pur-
pose is to make the barren places fruitful.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-09-05

are treated in still more summary style
The slender thread connecting the kernel
with the stock is almost the first object OF
attack, and in day or two the ground Is
thickly sown with oats. and the crop IS
ruined Small trees suffer severely. Not
content with completely stripping them
of their leaves. the grasshoppeis begin
at the end and eat their way downwards
through the tender bark, Ii this process
is carried too Tar the tree is doomed. The
work of The grasshopper is nowhere
moro apparent than in the grass fields
Except near the houses, they take every
green blade rs soon as It starts. There
would be moderate quantity OF fall
feed. in spite OF the drought, were it not
for this. As it is there is nothing but
stubble.
The disaster is so overwhelming that
there is hardly thought of finding
remedy. The only thing OF that nature
we have ever seen tried is drTriBg. Two
or three persons pass through n field OF
wheat or corn great number OF times,
beginning on the windward side. Those
who are farthest in from the border fall
behind the others. tor the purpose OF
moving the grasshoppers scared up by
those in advance one stage further. If
this is done two or three times a day it is
found 10 be not altogether useless, but it
requires n degree of activity and perse'
verance that few possess. There is abb
solutely no other resource. Near the
farm buildings the barn-yard fowl will
keep the enemy at bay, and we have
even heard of driving chanticleer and his
flock out into the field and keeping them
there. for the sake OF their services in
this direction. (QWeye. Does this give
a hint at The etymology of the word hd-
ycnl.Scarcm y II a brook happens to
run through farm, piece OF exquisite
revenge becomes possible. You may
then drive the cohorts of the enemy into
il, where the hungry fish spring at them
before they have touched the water
Phalao and his host were not so effectu
Ialy swallowed up rs they will be. Port
'aRd Press.
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In the Town of Fryeburg, County of Oxford, NJ
for the year 1870.

In the Town of Frycburg, County OF OXFORD, Me,
for the year 1870.
The following list of Taxes on Real H. tate OF
non-re sidcnt owners in the Town of fryeburg for
the year 1870, in bills committed to George ~
Walker, Collector of said town, on The tenth
day of June, 1870, has been returned by nm 10
me ns remaining unpaid on the 18th day OF April,
ISL, by his certificate Of that date, and now re-
main unpaid; and notice Is hereby given that IL
the said taxes AMI interest and charges pald
into the Treasury of said town WITHIN eighteen
months from the date OF the commitment oil sald
bills, 80 much of the real estate taxed rs VIII be
sufficient 10 pay the amount due therefor, ihclud'
ing interest and charges, Will without lurther no.
tCc, be sold at public Auction at the Treasures
Office i'm said town, on the eighth day of Janua'
ry, \ ID. lS7s, At o'clock l.. NJ
Name Non. Res Description. Iai. Tar.
y low on Cold River, 49, slOo s23j
John L. kimball, part OF 9Th Div. A. 80,
Chandler, % LIS
Benj. walker, Is acrcs lth Div, 5. Far
rington, "W 80
Greenlcaf smith & sop, 80 acres plains
and brook land ~" NV
Geo. Freeman Sam'l sawyer, 10 acres
plains of Chadborn,. ~ I'b
Joseph Hall, 100 acres Of Bean, 39acrcs
Of John Wentworth, 200 i'o
''''. s57' ,i d. Faning s;t,1 100 353
Charity Johnson, ) acres meadow, - %
James Douglass, - acres plains, near
Mark McClucus', % Ill
VIM. UapgOod, lr., O. acres, ith DN.,
l. Walker, 500 value, 10 30
do Buildings and 201 acres upland X
intcryalc, Gilman farm go value
W. II. stevens or unknown, Rcs. mca.
dow, near Elkius' brook, % LIZ
do Deficient highway tax. 10
Daniel Mickey, - acres plains on BridS'
ton line, ~ 40
Albert Merrill, 81 acres, school lot,
James NJ Gibson, q acres plains, MOI,
l. Carter, :" LIS
iona C. Downs or unknown, q acres,
I n A IrDWniplu
value $50; also, house aud acres
Of Eli Johnson, value $50, 80
Heirs iona. :. Evans, y acres meadow,
u. Page, 100 acres In ith Dtvy =.
lugulls, and l0acres meadow IN No. -,
s. II. Baker, 10 ~
''''i lot Of 70 fo,mS2ly + Eastman 200 40.
do. Deficient highway tax, 40
Charles stevens, ! College lot, No. l.,
acres in lth Div, +. Day, 200 In
value, and l. acres, pant No. u, I.
Peabody, $50 value, IS
Joseph +. Cole, 20 acres, HObson land, 20 -
Nnth'l ". shirley, ncres interyale OF
Tibbctts, house lot NJ city, 10 2Yl
VIM. johnson or unknown, ~ acres al
joining l.. IL. llaley's, 100 10
Aaron Mckeuncy, lOi acres. No II, 81
Div, \. MMiilan, y" lseu
Nath'l Amcs u acres IH Clay Meadow, ~ III
do. Deficient highway tax, j
hp', OF PE i.,'''' ~ acres '-''" ''' 40 80
|,s q / ,o Tssa % aero. in FRYE. r g 4! IL
Heirs j. ". Earring ON, 6ac' in school
lot Noe, ~ u
'"t 5. Forr arlington, '''''''' i,o 90
Wcslcy Wiley, OF Is acres in No. 3D.
Div, j. >.Ork, - La
'0' Il i Da r,,'''''''' "''' ''''''' 9,o 40
I,aac + Ilorr, 50 acre. upland, OLD Nc
Elisha .idhmson, buildings and lot At
the IilrbOr leo 80
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Nnn-fkC.ideiit 'HaNCS.

Ia the town Of RoNbuIy, County Of oxford, hnd
state of Nainc, for the year \. - 1870
The following li-l OF Taxes On real estate of non
resident owners IN the town OF RoNbury, Tor the
wear Is1t. ia bills committed to VIM. Y. Porter,
Collector of Taxes of said town, on the lsth day
of June 1870 has been returned by him 10 me a
remaining unpaid on the 9th day OF June, ls'i
by his certificate of that date, aud now remain
unpaid; aud notice is hereby given that II said
taxes and interest, and charges are not pald
into the Treasury OF sad town Of RoNbury within
eighteen months from the date of the commitment
of said bis. - much of the real estate so taxed
as will be sufficient Ia pay the amount due there
for including interest and chargcs viii without
further notice, be sold mt public auction 1T the
Post Ofice In said town, on the 10Th day OF DE
.n1nl..r l.-I- MI | n,clnck i. NJ
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For Sale.

TN the centre Of the town OF Albany, Fix miles
1 from the Grand Trunk Railway, at Bethel, /
have large tract of land from 200 TO 800 acres,
about Loo OF which is low, rich intcryaIt, OF mea'
dow, on both sides Of Crooked River
large pasture is now cleared and considerable
OF the ntcryalc; balance in wood and timber.
large Barn, good House and other buildings; near
Town House and school House.
This property would make one OF the largest
AMI best stock or sheep farms in the County.
good Stone Dam and nice privilege * quite
near the premises-formerly part-lrom which
the mill has recently been burned, and can be OBJ
tnined reasonably. 70 any one or two wishing To
engage in sheep or stock raising and milling, 9th
or or both thi. presents n rare opportunity.
a. GROVER.
Bethel Aug 81 ISL Gw
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Farm for Sale.

YfNfiIS Farm Is situated IN the town Of RoSbury,
/ four miles from Mexico Corner, anr only ave
miles irum Rumfortl Falls. lt contains rs % hun
drcd and sixty acres; has one hundred acres GOV,
cred with heavy old growth spruce, hemlOck and
hard wood: has more than two thousand apple
trees on IL, many OF which are grated and from
which there has been sold from $500 10 fi0o worth
of apples yearly for the past seven years II cuts
forty tons Of hay yearly; has forty acres of land
under cultivation, yields good crtp OF wheut
every year: has n large and Zine pasture; - well
watered, and one Ot the best farms in RoNbu-y.
The buildings are in fair condition
For further particulars, address
NEAL MCLEAN
Mcxiro Me- Aug. |, 1871.
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Farm for Sale

rI'HE subscriber desiring 10 20 West, wants to
1 sell ms farm situated in DiNiicd village, con
tanning II acres about equally divided into past
. tons of hay also - acres of pasture and wood
land 4uc mile nom the house. have put IN aboat
acre ct cranbcuics, and the chance 10 put IN ~
acres cannot be cNcellcd; n never falling stream
of water run, through the field. The buildings
All in good repair, consist OF story house, ell
and shed, barn with cellar, and shed attached 10
barn in the ell j. an excellent well OF water, that
has never failed. This l. rare chance for any
one wishing for the privilege OF living III be auti
nll village. Price, $4,000. For further par
ticulars, enquire of the subscriber on the preni'
ses. =. J.. FNENOu'
pixncld, March 10th, ISL.