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FIRST MORTGAGE
z PER CT. GOLD BONDS

have been Justly regarded as prime security, the
location of the line, the financial strength OF the
stockholders in the Company, and the very unusually
large earnings combining to prove these Bonds safe
beyond question. They have been sold freely during til
past few months to Trust Companies, Savings Banks,
and the most shrewd and careful investors. The
unit per mile is only about S1S500, making an an
nual interest charge of only S1295 per mile while
the earnings have already been nearly $4,000 per
mile
The bonds are for $1,000 each, payable in forty
years, with interest at the rate of per cent. god
payable April and October Present prices 80 and
accrued interest in currency. Those purchasing
before October list will have the advantage of the
gold premium upon the Coupon due on that date.
We have no hesitation in fully recommending
these Bonds as eminently
SAFE AND PROFITABLE,
And advise those who would secure any portion of
the loan to make early application before is entire
ly elesed out
Government Bonds or other marketable securities
taken in exchange at best market price.
For further particulars, statement of earnings,
maps of the line, &C., apply to
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KNOX s. LINCOLN RAILROAD.

KNOX & LINCOLN RAILROAD,
y5z== Direct rail route to Wiscasset, New
HCaste, Damariscotta Waldoboro
s-wp5-4wwl5Warren and Rockand.
No change of cars between Portland
and Rockland
Steamers leave Rockland for all points on the Pc
nobscot river, Machias, Mount Desert Vjnal Haven
Hurricane and Dix Islands
Leave Maine Central Depot, at 100 A. ~, and 100
p. NJ:
stages connect at Roekland. for Camden, Lincon-
vile, Northport South Thomaston and ST. GEORGE
daily. At Rockland for Union, Appleton and Wash
lngton. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
At Thomaston for st. George daily.
At Warren for Union daily
At Warren for Jefferson and Whtefield, Mondays,
Wednesdays and FRIDAYS.
At Wa.doboro' for North Waldoboro', Washington,
and Liberty daily.
At New Castle for Bristol and Pemaquid daily,
Freight Trains daily and freight taken at low rates
Jy29dtf c. A. COOMBS, Sup't.
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Commissioners Notice.
IHE Subscribers hereby give notice that they have
n been appointed by the Hon. John A. Waterman
Judge of the Probate Court commissioners to receive
and decide upon all claims against the estate of David
w. Richardson, late of Deering, in the County of
Cumberland, deceased, except those of the Admins
trator that six months from the sixteenth day of Ju
ly A. D., 1872 are allowed to the creditors of said
estate to present and prove their claims that they
will be in session for the purpose of receiving said
claims and proof sustaining them at the Post Office
at Stevens Plains the first Saturdays of October
and December, A. d. 1872, from one to five P NJ of
each Of the before mentioned days.
EDWARD P. BRIGGS,
DAVID TORREY,
Commissioners
Deering September, 9Th, 1872 sep6-d3w
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For twenty-five years have suffered with Scrofu-
la and Salt Rheum, (or Tetter) Have paid out hun
dreds of dollars and been treated by several first
class physicians without benefit. Some fonr weeks
ago, commenced using the University Medicines.
At the time my forehead and head were covered with
sores and scaliness of the skim also my tongue was
covered with small ulcers. l am to-day free from
all the above troubles and can heartily recommend
these medicines to the afflicted.
S. c. MUNSEY, 27 Chestnut Street.
Portland, January a. 1870. g.
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MO more Nauseous Medicines for Seminal Weak
IN ness, Piles, IncontiRence of Urine and PyoLap-
sus Utern Old DR.. HAWLE US quarter of a CEN
tSy experience has perfected local cure, speedy.
permanent and secret Local treatment prored 6y
the most eminent European physicians the only
ly sealed, $1o.
Sold by his agents BERNHARD FEsTUER, 344 Third
Avenue, New York, and R. X. LANDoN, No. Lind
Block, Chicago Ills. juy16c &weow1yr
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PORTLAND, Feb. II, 1877

PORTLAND, Feb. II, 1872.
DIR. STAPLEs,-This may certify that had been
troubled with Scrofula all my life. Some three
months since became reduced that could not
raise myself i'll bed. In this condition my friend
sent for you. With your direct Mediator and Uni
Nrsity Medicine was in 80 minutes enabled to get
up and dress myself In one week lett Portland
aud travelled night and day in the South without the
least Inconvenience. have since been free from all
of the above troubles and cannot too strony Ian
guage in recommending the treatment to all afflicted
l am satisfied it saved my life.
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Norfolk and Baltimore and Washington,
ID. c. Steamship Line.

A'SAAVAA s.hu anu
ID. C. Steamship Line.
SAI Steamships of this Line sail from
sAfSA IN end of Central Wharf. Boston,
E1nl fTkRzM Semi " eekly, z3O P. M for NOR,
lMAHEsst6SeSF FOLK and BALTIMORE.
ee.Ez-qzzfsxz~ Steamships
" =" Wttliam laurence" Capt. w. A. Hallett.
.".Httttdn. Crane, Capt. Solomon Howes.
.'Btackstoae," Capt. Geo. H. Hallett.
Mcclellan, ,"Capt. f. M. Howes.
Freight forwarded from Norfolk to Washinoton bv
Steamer Lady of the Lake ~
Freight forwarded from Norfolk TO Petersb,tro and
Richmond, by river rail; and by the "a &c Tenn
Ar Line to all points in Iirginia, Tennessee, Aia-
6dn'd and Georgia; and over the Seaboard and Roa-
no6e H. r. to all points in North and South CuyoIRa
by the Batt. d. Ohio R. r. to Washington and
Through rates given to South and West,
Fine Passenger accommodations.
Fare including Berth and Meals to Norfolk s15 On
line AZ hours; TO Baltimore SIS, time 65 hours.
For further information apply to
e. SAMPSON, Agent.
JuneZtf J3 Central WLarf Posfou
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Steamers appointed to sail
FROM NEW YORK.
BATAVIA, Sat. Sept. 81. ALGERIA, Sat. Sept. %.
SCOTIA, Wed. Sept. 25.
Passage Money, Including fare from Boston to York,
Cabin, $50, 500, S13e god-according to accommoda-
ton. Steerage $50 Currency. Tickets to Paris SIS
Gold additional. Return Tickets on favorable terms
% Passengers embark at Cunard Wharf, Jersey
City.
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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
can truly say it has been more benefit to me than
an other treatment l ever received. My place of
swer all enquiries John TURNER.
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.,,. ti- SOUTH PARIS, Feb. 2, 1872.
DIR. STAPLEs,-Dear Sir-The medicine 1 got at
your place, Jan. I'd, has done wonders for 1t is
all you recommended it to be.
You may make any use of the above YOU think
proper. X Yours truly, SETH MORSE
The above case has been treated for the past four
years by different physicians for cancer.
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For Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Every Friday. at 6 M.

IVI II'lIIIHA, uIfCCI.
Making close connections with the Nova Scotia
hallway, for Windsor, Truro, New Glasgow and
Pctou, and steamers for Prince Edwards Isand al
SO SO at New Glasgow, N. s., with Lindsey g. Co.'s
RETURNING leaves Halifax en- TUES
DAYS, at r. NJ, ON arrival of train from p. E. Is
land and stations on Nova Scotia Railway
Cabin passage including berth 700
State Rooms and meals extra
For freight and further information applv To 7
d. COYLE, Jr, Atlantic Wharf or ~fr'' w
Junelu JOHN PORTEOUS. Agent
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Portland, June 25th, 1872.

PORTLAND, June 25th, 1872
This is TO certify that have been afflicted with the
lnilammatory rheumatism for over twenty years. /
have employed most of the best physicians in Port
land, and paid hundreds of dollars for medicine with
out any permanent cure. Two years ago last March
l was taken with Rheumatic fever; for five weeks
was unable to turn in bed or feed myself my left
arm and hand was reduced to nearly half the size
of my right one, and was unable to lift two pounds
weight until last July, when the effect of the
University Medicines on the daughter of Capt Wm
Thorndike. called on DR.. Staples and stated my
case He said he could cure it. commenced taking
the medicine with the acupuncturation Before
had taken four bottles considered myself more free
from pain than have been for twenty years up TO
this time. have not had q relapse. consider il
to be the only medicine for the above complaint
WILLIAM. j. SMITH
late firm of Pearson < Smith,
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MUSIC BOXES! MUSIC BOXES.

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Restore Gray Hair to its Original Color.
and create new growth where it has fallen off from
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1t toW prevent the Hair from falling out.
All who uTe it are unanimous in awarding it the
praise of being the best Hair Dressing extant
Our Treatise on the Hair sent free BY mail
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have been troubled, more OF less, for five years,
with infammatory rheumatism. For the last six
months L have suffered beyond description. MY
limbs were badly swollen and iniamed; it was with
well known by thousands of citizens in Portland
am to-day well man, and cured by the
University Medicine, and Acapuncturation.
CAPT. W. S. PENNELL, IS Grey St.
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rop a,ty years have been troubled with Scrofula
UI @ M i'een fl years ago fearful ulcer broke out on
my ~; lhree months ago it had extended from the
ankle JOINT nearly to the knee. l could not move
without great pain. In this condition commenced
taking the University Medicine. ooiiiiliehce"
Al hTst IL drove out a fearful humor all ovarmo
IN lew DAYS Snd fne numpF began subsde and the
ELIZABETH CHAMBERLAIN. ss teG Chasag: peang:
Portland, Aug. 80. ''nu' d.
guarantee the above certificates to be pepuino T
will forfeit $1,000 to any one that will find Them Of
srwise.
Persons having doubts will please addres, the par
ties je2s d2sw&weow2m
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PREPAID sTEERAGE PASSAGE.

PREPAID STEERAGE PASSAGE.
From Liverpool, Glasgow, Queenstown or Derry to
Boston or New York, S34 CURRENCY.
Passengers booked to all parts of the United States
Drafts issued on Great Britain and Ireland for e1
and upwards. For Freight and Cabin passage apply
at the Companys Office, so State Street. For steer
age passage, at 90 State Street, Boston.
JAMES ALEXANDER Agent.
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Since giving the above certificate have been per-
fectly free from Catarrh though have been contin-
ually exposed to wet and cold. ..- ''-' f-- z
-.. f.., .4 A. M. MORGAN.
June 34th, 1872. ',... .'...-
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w. VI. ATWOOD. "a Emery St.

DR.. STAPLES, $50 Congress St., Portland,-You
will doubtless recoect some two years since called
on you with bad case of Salt Rheum. Nv hands
and arms looked more like gum sticks than flesh
after taking your University Medicines four months
the trouble all dsa upeared and have not had the
least return symptoms of the diseases since
ALLEN n. STAPLES,
Treats Island, Eastport Me.
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was SO badly afflicted with Piles that could not
rest nights or move without great pain. was cured
in "a Lours with Staples Compound Tar Ointment.
Portland, June 25th, 1872.
RULOF DODGE, % Oxford street.
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As certain individuals have reported that the
above certificate is false and my disease as bad as
ever, wish to say at the time gave the above GER
tificate the story not half told. In addition to
the above my leg and back were covered with Sores
am now well and feel at least twenty years younger
than did before taking the remedies
My advice to the afflicted is to give the medicine
trial and not to be deferred by the cry of humbug
1t cured me, 1t has cured many others. / believe
the extract of cancer plant will any blood dis
Sc in existence.
.,.-.-.,. S. C. MUNSEY, 27 Chestnut street. p
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-11-25
THE LOUISIANA IANGLE.

A STATE sEMr-0FFICIAL VIEW OF THE sIrUA-
TION-AO OFFICIAL RETURNS MADE AS fET.
NEw-ORLEANs, Nov. 24-The following is a
yiew from state semoficial point, Of the political sit
uatlon here. Under the old election law. all returns
we're sent TO the Governor Before the Federal Court
issued an injunction restraining the State Returning
Board of which Gov Warmoth is Presidenp election re
turns from nearly all Of the parishes had been
showing the election OF the entire fusion state ueket by
from 1900 to 10000 with the fusion Congressman elected
except in the hid and yth Districts Darra and horey
Repubcans) being reelected and the Legislature stand
ing thus In the House, 70 Liberals TO IS Republicans
and in the Senate, 81 Liberals to 10 Republicans
The Custom-house Returning Board are enloinod by
the With District Court consequently they cannot act
Moreover, no official RETURNS whatever have been de-
yered to them by the State authorties who are IA pos
session Of the ballots The Governors Returning Board
Is enjoined by the Federal Court
II any returning board exists under the law Il Il re-
strained by the Courts from acting, Is claimed he
returning board exists in consequence Of the signing and
promugating of the law which superseies the old
one The judicial and other officers recently elected
and who have been commissioned Nv the Governor
acting under the new ction law, recognized by
the Supreme Court Of the State
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-11-25
SCIENCE INVOKING GOVERNMENT AID.

BosToN, Nov. 23.-At the closing meeting
Of the National Academy of Science to-day, Prof Peirce
presented the following resolution:
committee be appointed upon memorang Congress
upoa scientific Subjects which shall tend elevate the nation
Prof Peirce made speech in favor Of the reso
luton, commencing Congress and the Administration
for enlightenment and beraity and saying that he had
doubt that an earnest appeal by the Academy would
meet with success. Prof Agassz equally warm In
support the resolution saying that the Government
had proved itself liberal In its aid to science, but it
the Academy should have Government aid that the
information IL collects be properly disseminated
There was difficulty in securing the best for scen
tific work. and he thought the Government should be
recommended to obtain the services Of eminent scientific
men OF other countries, when they could be secured in
order to contribute TO the growth Of science in this
country The resolution Of Prof Peirce carried aud
the Academy adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-11-25
SPAIN.
HEALTH OF THE KING NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
OF AMERICAN NAVAL OFFICERS IN MADRID
INsURRECTIONARY ORGANIZATIONS.

HEALTH OF THE KING NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
OF AMERICAN NAVAL OFFICERS IN MADRID
INsURRECTIONARY ORGANIZATIONS.
LONDON, Saturday. Nov. 20, 1872
A report was current in London, this after
noon that King Amadeus Of Spain dead, but dis
match from Madrid says that it officially announced
from the palace this morning that he is better Gen.
Gaminde has been appointed CaptainGeneral OF Cata
lOna. ~, -. 49,.
RearAdnoiral James Alden Of the United States Navy
was present yesterday at review OF the troops eompos
ing the garrison OF Madrid Subsequently the Admiral
md number OF the officers of the American squadron
aeeompanied the United States Minister Gen. sckes on
n visit TO the engineers and artillery barracks ana
lunched with the engineers Among the toasts given on
the occasion was that of Prosperity 10 the Great Amer
lean Republic" in reply to which the past was Invoked
10 show that Spain time Of Charles I'LL gave aid
and assistance TO the conquest Of American ndepend-
enee The Admiral gave toast TO the liking OF the
spanards" and In his remarks Expressed desire for
closer and more intimate relations between the two
countries In the evening Gen. sickles gave dinner
which was attended by large number OF the most emil
"'N' MADRID, Nov. "a, 1872
Bulletins from the Royal Palace at Madrid, dated last
night announce that the condition of the King is grad
aaly improving.
Admiral Aldenleft Madrid Friday evening for Carta
Rena whence the American feet 70 sail yesterday
for Nice.
The telegraphic wires between Barcelona and Sara
sossa have again been cut band OF armed Repub-
cans has appeared in the vicinity Of ARGOS de La From
terra in Andalusa The insurrectonary organization in
the province of Valencia has dissolved aud the troops
are in pursuit OF q baud near Medina Sid0nia.
LONDON, Monday, Nov IS, 1874.
Mail advices from Madrid report slight disturbances In
the Capital Monday account OF the drawings for
the military CONSUMPTION. The lines Of telegraph to
Barcelona, Corona, Seville, and Cadz were cut
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-11-25

il ouch favorite among foreigners, or,at all eVen'S
among Englishmen Boston," The Times ADOPTS
somewhat different 1t remarks that' 10 Lonuon
fires are usually confined 10 the houses IN whlch 'hef
break out while America Is only rivaIeu Ny
o, IN rho ,roouencv OF great conna grations II finds
the explanation I'm municipal misrule Inc IRE AT pUs
ton laid bare the municipal dsorganiZation OF Tue ~ t
city II "A pitabe 10 10; but Boston mas nO
escaped the decentralization Of New-fork ~ eOSef ~
ment is the prize of contendlng atty ssrvices
Offices arc iobbed as the reward OF party ,terNIOeS
The municpality the police the fire brigade are an
subected 10 the same influences. man ls mace ctI
Constable or head of the fire brigade for the same reason
that another is made Mayor-n0t through any speeln
fitness for office not because be knows its duties or VIII
give himself up TO master them, but because nc has
been energetic in ward meetings and committee meet
iuRs and has worked well 10 secure the TRIUMPH " n
party. such officers naturally fail in the time OF tIa
Sir John Bennett OF the late sheIs Tor the Guy OF
Iondon writes TO The Times of Nov. - hoping that
meeting would be at once called az the Mansion House
the official residence OF the Lord Mayor OF LONDON,
express our earnest sympathy with the American peoe
for the calamity which has occurred 10 thelr htean
metropolis" He added that II money ala DC feqdTeu IL
would be forthcoming TO any extent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-11-25
OBITUARY.
SIR JOHN BowRING.

Sir John Bowring died in England en- Fri
day last OF the age OF so years. He was native OF
Exeter and during his active attained distinction
in literature, diplomacy, and public affairs in general
His knowledge Of modern languages was surprisingly
great, and was evinced by many TRANSACTIONS winch
were received with marked favor He founded and was
for some years editor Of The Westminster Repie1 which
conducted with great ability and success He sat in
Parliament as member for the Clyde Borough from 1888
to 1887 Bolton from 1871 to lSi9 He was prom
nent member of the House, and was instrumental IN
promoting many important measures connected
with the revenue and commercial affairs OF Great
Britain Having made the economies and NJ
erature OF trade and commerce an especial study, he
acted at various times commercial commissioner for
Great Britain. In 1sl9 he appointed British Consul
at Canton and in 1884, after receiving in the mean time
the honor Of nighthood, he promoted TO be Gov
ernor of Hong Kong. In 1855 he proceeded on special
mission to Siam, and concluded treaty with two kings
In that country. He had charge OF the European affairs
of the Hawaiian Government for some years, and In
1861 was sent abroad by the British Government TO re-
portion the state OF the commercial relations between
Great Britain and the new Kingdom OF Italy. Sir John
Bowring was an ardent disciple OF Jeremy Boutham,
whose works he published accompanied by biography
In % volumes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-11-25
MEXICO.

NOTICE BY THE MEXICAN INVESTIGATION COM
BnTTDE TO ALL THE VICTIMS OF MEXICAN
BANDITTI.
MATAMoRos, Mexico, Nov. 23.-The Mexican
international Commission has issued notice containing
the following: All persons in Mexican territory who
have suffered any attack upon their property
since the I'd day Of February, 1853 OF whatever kind.
which may have originated from nvasions or incursions
OF individuals from the United States, or from ndi-
vduas at the time residing In Mexican territory but who
sfterward obtained protection in the territory
81 lne United states may present their claims Tor
the DAMAGES 80 incurred, 10 being the object OF
the Commission 10 form complete Judgment
OF the question; Complete mpartiaity will govern its
condnct ana being governed solely by the principles OF
The sctest justice 1t invites persons residing in the
Umtoo STATES or owning property therein, and who may
believe tney haye right TO complain Of robberes or
dePreOstons committed by bands organized in Mexican
Territory TO present their complaints 70 the Commission
win the necessary proof Residents In Mexican terri
tory are soncoo 70 present themselves before the
mission In order TO have all the necessary means and
Iacues OF knowing what has occurred at the time Of
the events that are said 10 have been committed on both
frontiers ana that they may explained prevented
On tho future" The investigation will evidently take a
wide aud will include the flbustering on this
frontier. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-11-25
FRANCE.

RELATIONS BETWEEN PRESIDENT THEIRS AND
THE LEFT CENTER - SUPPRESSION OF A
"AD-0-N1 PARIS, Nov.'24, 1872
1t is known that President Theirs indOrses the
pan lately proposed by committee Of the Left Center
for the formation Of Second Chamber Of the National
Legislature He also favors dehntive settlement OF
the relations between the Legislative and Executive de-
partments Of the Government As to questions of gen
eral polcy in tho internal affairs Of the Republic, NJ
Theirs adheres 10 the conservative ground taken in his
recent message 10 the Assembly There was discussion
OF national questions in the Assembly on Friday.
Nothing is known yet OF the decisions Of the Commit
tee 10 draft reply to the Presidents message. M.
Timers stated his views very fully at the session OF
Friday. After his withdrawal the Committee held a
private conference for consideration OF the points OF NJ
Thiers's statement
dispatch from Brest reports that heavy gale pre-
walls outside Of that port and the departure OF the
steamship Washington for NewYork has been postponed
until il abates
TIE bill providing for the restitution to the Orleans
family property con1scated in 1852 has passed IT'S
second reading in the National Assembly.
Gen. Iadmrault, Governor OF Paris, has suppressed
the Radical journal La Resurrection.
The stuati on at Versailles is unchanged. Each party
proposes its own solution Of the difficulty No two Of
them have yet been able to adopt common line OF
policy The President awaits the action OF the Assem-
bly,, and meantime the crisis continues.