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THE NEW YORK
UNIVERSITY MEDICINES |!
The Greatest Success Of the Age !
Branch Office $50 Congress St,
PORTLAND
Under Congress- Hail,
PELEG STAPLES.
Agent for she State OF Maine and View
gent for she State Of Maine and we,.
Brunswick.

The University Medicines has been tested by so
many. and its merits well known that the hue
and cry of humbug has lost all its scare.
1t has cured 5000 in Maine within
three years, including all diseases subject to this
climate. 1t has cured over 1000 cases that could not
be reached with any other medicines.
1t has cured many patients after their physicians
told them there was no cure for them.
1t has proved itself to be superior to any other
known medicine in the world for the curr of an
forms of chronic diseases.
CATAARH (the mother of cOnsumptiOn) Scrot-
MIA, Salt Rheum, and many other diseases hitherto
considered incurable, readily yield under treatment
Of the University Medicines.
SPERMATORRHOEA. the greatest DESTROYER OF
humanity on the face OF the Globe. How many be.
wall the loss of precious vitality without having the
slightest idea of the cause, their manhood is daily
vanishing and they are gliding into state OF hop
less decay.
TOO strong language cannot be used by parents to
council their children while young to guard against
this horrd maady. By 80 doing they may SAVE Their
sons and daughters from a ruined health, insanity
and q premature grave. Abate this evil and there
Will be no more appropriations required to enlarge
Insane Asyums.
| have cured 2000 cases Of this life and soul
destroying malady within three years, in the New
England States and Canada. have invariably found
that the foundation of destruction was laid before
the victim was old enough to know Of IFS evils. Do
not let false modesty stand in the way of treatment
before the constitution is ruined.
Persons afflicted with diseases will please call or
send and get book Gree wherein they will lind
their diseases explained, and necessary remedies.
Address PELEG Staples,
250 Congress ST., Portland, Me.
Thousands OF certificates can be presented If nee.
rssary but if the following not sufficient to sat.
isty the most sceptical 10000 additional ones would
be useless.
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TOETLANDI juno 25th, lH12.
This is to certify that have been alicted with the
| have employed most of the best physiciius in
Portland, and paid hundreds of dollars for dcinc
without any permanent cure Two years ago la
March was taken with Rheumatic fever Tor five
weeks | was unable to turn in bed or il ed myself ;
my LETT arm and hand was reduced to nearly half
the size OF my right one, and unable TO lift two
pounds weight until last July, when saw the ef-
feet Of the University Medicine on the daughter OF
Capt. VIM. Thorndike. called on Dr. Staples and
stated my case. He said he could cure it. | began
taking the medicine with the acupunCturation. Be
lore l had taken four bottles | considered myself
more tree from pain than | have been for twenty
years up to this time, have not had a relapse. |
consider it to be the only medicine tor the
above compliant. WILLIAM j. SMITH,
late firm of Pearson * Smith.
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II IIILSIQRZ!

To those having funds to invest, and those
who wish 10 Increase their income from means
ALREADY invested IN other less profitable sccuri-
ties, we recommend the Scven-Thirty Gold
Bonds Ut thr Northern Pacific Pailroad Com
pany a. we'll @rvrejaul unusually productive.
Th- bonds arc IV2ys convertible III Ten per
cent. pr,nium 1.Ip) into the Company, Lands
Ut Mnkcl Prices T.e rate OF Interest (sevcn
au'' tnre"-teuth~ uar ctnt. eoldl is equal now 10
about 1t rurcn y ieldmg an income more
than on,-thrl greater th.n U. ;. DOS. Gold
CHECKS lul thr scni-.nHual Interest on The
Registered Bonds matted to the poSt-O ttice
address o the owner. All marketable stocks
and bonds are received III exchange for North
ern Pacific On MOST FAVORABLE TERMS
JAY COOKE & CO.,
New YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND
lW3l WASHINGTON.
Financial Agents Northern Pacific RR. Co
For SALE b BANKS ,ND BANKERS.
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PORTLAND, Feb, Il, Is,

'hl LAND; fPpr Il, ~
DIR. SrArLEs,-Ihis may certify that had been
troubled with Scroinla all my life. Some three
months since became so reduced that conld not
raise myself in bed. In this condition nv friend
sent tor you. With your direct Aiedicalor and Uni
Nersity Medicine was in 30 minutes enabled to get
up and dress myself. In one week left Portland
and travelled night and day in the South without
the least Inconvenience. have since been free
from all OF the above troubles and cannot usr too
strong language in recomnc ndng thrtregtmrnt 10
All afflicted. am satisfied il saved my It'd.
W. W. ATWOOD, n Emery 81,
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III ~
II, a, WHITTIER.

Some three months ago | persuaded by my
wife To take the University Medicines NV health
and mind was so badly affected that ny friends hy
came alarmed tor my safety In Il week after com
mencing to take the Medicine felt 4real rrliei
am now as well as any other man. Ms wife has
been Tor long time afflicted with diseasr tilat has
bafied the skill OF our best physicians some oil
which pronounced the case inCurahle Under treat
ment of the University Medicines. mr. htallh has
greatly improved. Any one Goubtlng Will please
call at No. Lincoln street,or at repair shop GRAND
Trunk depot. GEORGE KINGSEItRT.
Portland, Aug. 8, 1871.
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NEW BFNFOKD, Sept, 10, lN1I,
DIX. STAPLES Dear Sir. am feeling first rate,
have not felt well for years do at The pr, stut
time. II you recollect when was at your place /
was suffering, with very lame back. That has an
lett me and never felt better in my lite than ut the
present time. l don't believe that that medicine,
can be beat. l believe ii is what ii is recommended
believe that medicine is entitled TO us much iUi9r
as any medicine that was ever Introduced to hp rub.
lie l will not write any more this time
Respectfully, x,
Ii, a. WHITTIER
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ORGANIC LAW or The SEXES

Conditions which impair verility-positive and neg
alive electriciy-proof that life is evolved without
union-efect of tobaccO-intiuence of fish and phos
phoric dlet-modern treatment of pelvic diseases,
structure and varicocele and arrest of development;
ten lectures to his private surgical class, by Ed
WAkD i: DIXON, u. D., St Fifth Avenue n; Y;
81 pages, 20 cents EVERY line from the pen of Dr.
Dixon is of great value to the whole human race
Horace Greeley.
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Cases Treated Dy Better,

DIR. STAPLES, One bottle OF your extract Of Can
Ger Plant cured my little boy OF scroiuIa OF Is
months standing. II should write all day could
not give full idea Of his sufrringS. We employed
five PHYSICIANS without relief. His Sore Ire an
healed and he appears perfectly Welt We think it
ls wonderful cure. Several OF friends are tax
ing the medicine with good success
MRS. WAl. J. LEWIS.
Old Town. Sent IL 1874.
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For fifty years have been troubled with Scroiula
some 1iiteen years ago fearful ulcer broke out on
my leg Three months ago it extended from the
ankle joint nearly to the knee. | could not move
without great pain. In this condition commenced
taking the University Medicine.
At first it drove out fearful humor all over me-
Ina few days the humor began to suhsioe and the
ulcer is now healed and feel like a new beings
ELIZABETH CHAMBERLAIN
Portland, Aug. 30 80 Chestnut 81.
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SOUTH PARIS, Feb. ;. 1871.
DIR. STAPLES-Dcar Sir The medicine cot at
your place, jan I'd, has done wonders for me- 1t is
all you recommended il TO be.
iou may make any use of the above YOU think
proper. Yours truly,
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, TLs1T
The above case has been treated for the past four
years by different physicians for cancer.
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Wharf and Storehouse to Let,

ane extensive wharf in this city known as Simp
sons Wharf, with warehouses; Sc thereon. RI,
waler at the head admits ships OF the largest elias.
,nc buildings are suitable for storing hay salt mo
asses, lumber, or almost any kind of produce ar
erehandise. 1t is one OF the best business sites in
!he city. The Portland steamers make daily land
ings Mt this wharf. ~
Also, lot OF land between said wharf and Carter
Cos shipyard, suitable for a yard for building yes
sells, for which it has been used
The above premises will be let either toqe,ber or
separately on long lease, to parties desiring them
Belfast. Sept rs, ls72.-tfll
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Y. ). MARsHAL'S OFFICE, r.... -. ,,; 90.
Portland, January %, 1873. D'S'''o' u ''"' 90
I'M is is to give Notice: That on the 10th day OF
January, A. d, 1873, Warrant in Bankruptcy
was issued against the Estates, joint and indy dual,
Of Josiah A Cocord, Cnssus L. Roberts, Nicholas
L, Berry and Fred w. Fowler, of stockton, in the
County OF Waldo, and State of Maine, who have
been adjudged Bankrupts, individually and as part
ners OF the firm of Colccrd, Berry CO., on their
own Petition filed Sept q, A. D. 1872; that the pay.
longing TO said Bankrups, to them, for their use
and the transfer OF any property by Them are for
hidden by law; that 4 meeting of the Creditors OF
the said Bankrupts, to prove their debts and to
choose one or more ASsignees OF their Estate will
be held at Court of Bankruptcy to be holden at the
Esl, Register, on the goth day of February, A. D.
1873, at O'Clock L, NJ.
2W3O s. s. MARBLE
U. 5. Marshal as Messenger District of Maine
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For twenty five years | have suffered with Scrof-
ula and Salt Rheum. Cor Tettcr) Have nnid ont
hundreds OF dollars, and been treated by several
hfst-c!ass physicians without benefit Some four
weeks ago, commenced using the University Med
Icines. AT the time my forehead and head were
covered with sores and scaness of the skin; also
my tongue was covered with small ulcers. ain to-
day Tree from all the above troubles and can heartily
recommend these medicines to the afflicted.
5. G. MUNSEY, q Chestnut Street.
Portland Jan, "A 1870.
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81 regard Mr.. Eddy as one OF the most capable az
successful practitioners with whom have had of.
cAi intercourse. CHARLES MASON, CommI-
siouer OF Patents"
~ nave no hesitation in assuring inventors thA
they cannot employ q man more competent uno
trustworthy ami NOR capable Ut putting their al
pleation, in form 10 secure from them an ptrlg
and iHNotau.r consideration 10 the Patent Otlicc.
EDMUND BURKE,
Lute Commissioner OF Patents
MI K. III IuDN has madpiur me over THIRTY
Applications tor Patents. having been successful b.
almost every case, Sutl uUHu taxable proof OF grsH
talcut and ability on his part leads me to recommtu
ALL inventors TO apply to him to procure THEN p.
tents, As they may be sure of having the most taith
iul attention bestowed on their cases ana at vcr,
reasonable charges. JOHN rAGGAKT'
Hostou Jan. J, ls73-ly@G
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M Q. r. r
WI INT FIR ARRANG FiMENT
lisa .--s3

an AND AFTER NOVEMBER 18Th. Pa
~ senger Trains viii leave Belfast for Portnnt
ana All places intermediate on this road at : a N
Mixed rain At l. NJ, connecting at Buruhum " u.
Mixed JraintOr Watervile, and Pass nger Train l-
Bangor and all Stations Fast.
Trains Will be due In Belfast from Boston Port
land, and all Stations intermediate 1t 80 T.. N
Mixed Train from EuUham connecting with tr4i.
from Bangor at ! ! So A. NJ.
lhe New Line between Danville and Cumberland
will then be open giving passengers for Portland ,f
opportunity to 90 either way without change Of ear
Nov. 9, 1S19. l.. l.. LINCOLN STUNT
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NTANTElI-Agentsf for DIR. Corneps Dollar
w Family paper-John S. G, Abbott, the Cele.
brated Historian, Editorial Contributor az en-.
craving to every subscriber profitable work for the
whole or part of the time; rare inducement. Ad-
dress B. b. RUSSELL, Pubr, Boston.
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This may certify that had been suffering with
the Rheumatism" for five months, and at that time
It seized my right hip and leg, down to the foot
Ihis the physicians called ''Sciaticn | tried many
took for the blood. Still got no relief for seven
months more, all the time doing my best with
good advisers ss we have in our city Finally call
ed at the New York University Branch, and the pro
prletor said he could help me. SO | commenced on
ms hedicine ana IN four weeks thought felt
lief, and in eight weeks was able to leave my cane
~ nome and have been well up to this time, three
months have passed. DAVID kEA/ER
Portland, Aug. I'd, 1870.
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had the Catarrh so bad for several wears that nv
mead became confused and painful. was obliged to
gel up several times in the night keep from cho
ing. employed some OF the best physicians in the
country without benefit. was perfectly cured with
the University Medicines in three weeks
"A. Nj. MORGAN, 1874 Cumberland st. Portland.
contractor on the Portland & Ogdensburg Railroad
February, IS, 1870.
Since giving the above Certificate have been per-
icctly free from Catarrh though have been con.
tinually exposed to wet and colds
Oct. 10, 1871. A. NJ MORGAN
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Portland, June 18th, isr2.
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AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENTS
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nave been afflicted for twenty years, with Chronic
hheumatlsm. have spent hundreds of dollars Tor
nedlcai treatment without benefit Ten DAYS ago
| commenced taking the University Medicines and
can truly say it has been more benefit to me than
business in 1872 Pearl street I.sball he nlaosod ~
answer all enquiries. JOHN TJlPNEp W
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NO! NO! NO!
AGENTS! A RARE CHANCE !

We will pay all Agents $40 per week IN CASH who
will engage with us AT ONCE. Everything furnished
and expenses paid. Address
A. COULTER & CO., Charlotte, Mich.
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Ne(u advertisements.

$40 to $25 per acre. Fine Fruit and Garden Soil,
Mild, healthy climate, Oysters and Fish abundant.
Catalogues free. II. ?. CHAMBERS, Federals-
burg, Md.
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Staples Compound Tar Ointment cures niIas and
chibains in "A hours. Good for any Kind IF Sorns
guarantee the above certificates to be genuine /
VIII forfeit $1,000 to any that will find them 9TH
erwse. " " '''e"i QUIZ
Person having doubts will please address the
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1873-02-27
CONGRESS- IN BRIEF.
WILMINGTON, February 26.

WILMINGTON, February 26. :"
The committee OF conference have agreed
to extend lhe time Of the Southern claims
commissl N four years. They have twenty
thousand unheard claims before them.
The select committee TO Investigate tho
charges against Senator Clayton, OF Arkansas,
have eXonerated him. ,.--....7,
The President signed, to-day, the pardon for
Charles Hofad and James Blanks, Of Randolph
County, Alabama, who were convicted a. lka-
Klux, and confined In the Albany .penlsen'
tlary.
In the House, the discussion Of the reselu-
tlon expelling Brooks and Ames occupied tne
day, This created considerable sensation, Duo
nothing Important was transacted. Tne de-
pate, though exceedingly interesting, wss In
no way exciting. The principal speakers We,o
Bingham, In opposition TO the repolt s.t, auu ~
defence oi what he declared 10 be Inc consM-
tuiional right OF The people 10 eleci tneIt
renreaeutatives, and by Banks, VINO lelt tnat
there was an alarming presence Oh corEupLon
altamnting to get control OF the country
tSronqh Congressional legislation. There
was sarnest attention on all eides to the
sneecbes. Beck and voorhees, made aote
speecbes. The latter went into an entnusiasto
defence of Brooks. Butler speaks tonight 10
opposition 10 the report.
in the Senate, the House bill TO pay SCUM
ern claimants was reported on favorably, 70
gelher with the House bill enforcing tne
fishery clause. Utah matters were discussed.
d q
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asTH ANNUAL REPORT OF TIE NEW
YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
The nReserve Fund"

The Sollowi e explanation is all that is requi-
site for the complete understanding OF the re-
port By those not conyersant with the subject:
The reserve" fund OF Life Insurance Com.
psny is that sum in hand which, improved at
given rate of interest," will be suf1clenE,
together with future pre- miums to be PAID, TO
meet all obligations as they become due.
company has the required sum Tor reserve, IL
10 solvent and can continue business; IL IL mas
not It is iusolvent apd the law will interfere
with its continuance. Or course the size Of
reserve required depends very largely upon
What rate OF interest is assumed. Ihe higher
that rate is assumed to be, the faster the fund
will accumulate at compound interest, ana
hence the smaller the present sum IN hand may
be: the lower the rate OF interest, the more SLOW
the accumulation. aud hence the larger tne re-
serve required must be. Massachusetfs mas
adopted4 Der cent interest as the standard used
for determining the required reserve; the state
of New York adopts lower standard, namely 43
ner cent. interest. Hence the reserve OF u
COMPANY, and it's surplus. II any, as made IN
the official reports OF the insurance depart
meuts OF the two States, do not agree; but II
the New York standard is sate the Massacnu-
eetts one must be safer, and the New York
life therefore employs the Massachusetts one
N making its own calculations, that being the
b;ehest standard used. Thus, by the Mas.
sachnsetts standard of interest. the reserve OF
the New York Life was SIG 841, lit on the lat Of
January. 1872, and it's suplus over oil Liabilities
81 488, 1874, as computed and published 10 the
Company's regular annual report. But II the
rnte of interest to be hereafter realized is as
snmed at the N W York rate. A per cent, the
reserve js SIS 685, 900 and the surplus coLse-
nnently 81 GA 311. Tho policy OF the New
York Life is, to establish and maintain perfect
sec,rritu above oil other things.
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HOW CHARLEsTON LOOKS.
Impressions of Down-Easter-A Dis
NAL Picture.

Impressions of Down-Eastsr-A Dis
NAL Picture.
A letter from Charleston in the Boston
Journal gives this dismal photograph OF our
aourishing city:
IL a New England man was landed in q
Spanish or Portuguese city, he would hardly
see place less resembling his home than this.
or more novelty. 1t ID queer old burgh and
very dlngy looking, there appearing to be q
natural horror OF paint. Some Of the buildings,
indeed, are 30 rusty that they could hardly
have had a coat since Noah was little boy.
Tiled roofs are quite plentiful. There are q
large proportion otwooden buildings, and most
Of The houses have shutters on the lower
storias aud blinds above. One feature is the
inevitable pisZza at each stoly, no mstter how
lofty the building, generally on the side OF the
house. There are hundreds OF residences that
would suggest q castle or public building. with
high brick wall surrounding about an acre or
two of ground, aud the two-story brick negro
quarters at the rear of the great houee, inside
the inclosure. In the palmy days OF slavery it
would not be considered the thing to allow
slaves to sleep in the same house with their
owners. In no city that have ever seen, and
I have travelled far and wide over the world.
have ever beheld 80 many Of these palatial
and exclusive residences. Like all the rest OF
the buildings. they are, however, destitute OF
new paint and sadly out OF repair, the maslc,
which is quite general for coating, being
badly battered. Many OF the owners are glad
to let them at almost any price, like the owners
OF the old palaces IN some cities Of the Old
World. Poverty has fallen heavily upon this
people. The streets sre kept IN very fair con-
ditiou; the sidewalks are made Of fIgstones in
portion OF the place, and oyster SHELLS IN
another. Many OF the streets are planEed.
The gardens are very handsome, great atren.
ton being paid 10 the ornamental trimming
and training OF shrubbery. In the garden OF
the "Klng Mansion" Que of the grand houses
OF which have spoken, in which I am now
writing, is q japonica tree eight feet high, the
red flowers nearly bloomed out