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The Portland daily press., 1873-08-30
Record Of Crime.



BALTIMORE, Aug. pa terrible murder
anu attempted suicide occurred at boarding
90use, No. 90 St. Paul street, kept by Mrs.
SSnowalten, at nine o'clock to night. DIR.
Showalten, her husband. VINO is said to have
Deen very dissipated and quarrelsome of late
anu TO have recently threatened the life oi his
vwi1e, while sitting in their room alone, seized
uer, ard drawing q razor cut fearful cash in
ner throat, severing the carotid artery. Mrs.
nnowalten died in few minutes. He then cut
us own throat from ear to ear, after which he
mage his way to the street and sat down on a
curb stone. 1t is said that his Injuries are not
necessarily fatal. The affair created the great
est excitement and hundreds gathered in the
vicinity. Both were highly respectable.
A Young Lady Shot by Her Lover.
MONTPELIER, VT, Aug. pa terrible af
,air ,air Just occurred in the trimming room of the
montpelier Manufacturing Company. Joseph
Danlels, one of their workmen, entered the
room III which Miss Carrie Demmon was work
ing, and shot her, inficting serious wound,
anu a immediately afterward shot and killed
himself. 1t is thought that Daniels was in
sane. He has been paying attention to Miss
IDe"mon for some time, but no tronble is
known to have arisen between them.
A Judge Murdered.
LITTLE Rock, Ark, Aug. 29.-Hon Elisha
Mears, Judge of the 10th Judicial Circuit
Court, who resides at Clarksville, johnson
county, while going home to dinner Wednes-
DAY, was shot and mortally wounded by some
unknown person, and died at one O'Clock in
the morning. The deed is thought to have
Deen perpetrated by man with whose wife he
Is reported to Rave been too intimate. Great
Indignation is expressed and every effort will
De e made to bring the guilty party to jusice. The
In an ar created a sensation at Coblot. Judge
Mears was recently appointed by Gov. Baxter.
The Portland daily press., 1873-08-30
MINOR TELEGRAMs.

The colored men of Baltimore are displeased
because they have not their part of the federal
offices, and have held meeting in which pres
ent management was denounced.
The strange story of young man coming to
life in Westminster, Nd. after being dead in
an ice house forty-eight hours, is denied.
-Four persons were hurt by an accident on the
New York Central, Friday, at Garrison, n. Y.
Corn reports from Illinois and Iowa indicate
not mere than two-thirds of an average crop.
Young, the money order forger, has been re-
arrested at Arcola, Ill. He was wounded first.
VIM. c. Campbell (colored), was hung at
Cairo, ILL.,, Friday, for the murder OF Thomas
Doyle, steamboat captain last April. He
protested his innocence and was impenitent.
A rebellion has broken out in the Feiji Is
lands and several whites have been murdered.
The commission to award $4,000 for steam
propulsion on a canal, will met at Syracuoe
October 14th, when the com mpeditors will appear
with boats loaded with 200 tons for a final trial.
Emil Lowenstein, the Albany, N. Y. murder
er, has been ordered to be turned over to au-
thorities of the State of New York.
Lowell elected Butler delegates Friday night
to the Worcester convention almost unanimous
ly.
At Manticoke, Pa, McCarl and Sheen left a
hotel quarreling. Afterwards shots were
heard, and the body of McCarl was found Fri
day morning
The West Point Cadets have gone into win
ter quarters
Miss Mary e. Carr of Providence, X. l.,
dropped dead in the street Friday, of apoplexy'
j. B. Jamison, an oil merchant of Titusville,
"a, committed suicide Friday.
Judge James E. Wych of Washington Terri
tory, died on q railroad train Friday, just as it
was entering the depot at Erie, N. Y,
The Portland daily press., 1873-08-30

A DELUDED AUDIENCE. Spiritual
sAauce" so-called, last night, at Lancaster
Hall, was apparently very stupid and clumsi-
" managed attempt at deception. AT all events
the audience seemed to regard it so as they free
lyindulged in frequent emphatic criticism The
opening exercise, where the medium appear
ed bound hand and foot after a long time spent
behind the curtain, gave the key note to the
whole performance Three gentlemen went
upon the stage to examine the tying two Of
whom declared that they had seen men tie
themselves in the same way and the tn ird
thought it would be difficult for man to do it.
The lecturer kept this third man by him on the
STAGE todo the major part of the subsequent
examining. Nothing was SO cleverly done as
usuaI in these cases and the respectable spiri t.
.ualists must be greatly annoyed by these silly
frauds which are attempted in the name Of
sniritualism. The audieuce became rapidly
convinced that the whole performance was very
.tb I'M and gave free vent to expressions OF dls
sat;s. action. A considerable number was In at
tendan ee, made up quite largely OF people VINO
had star, ed for that other fraud at Music Hal
and failed to find admittance.
The Portland daily press., 1873-08-30

ANNEXATION OF CAPE ELIZABETH TO PORT
LAND.-A meeting was held last evening at
Ferry Village in favor of the annexation of the
shore line of Cape Elizabeth to this city. Un-
ion Hall was filled with ladies and gentlemen.
Col. Smart was chosen Chairman and Mr.. J. Fl.
Hough, Secretary. Hon. Benjamin Kingsbury,
Jr., addressed the audience for an hour, giving
abundant reasons for the movement. The SEN
tment of the meeting seemed unanimous in
its favor A committee consisting of Col. R.
S. Smart, D. w. Kincaid, A. V. Cole, B. w.
Pickett, R. w. York, c. A. Tilton and j. w.
Lowell, was appointed to confer with similar
committees from other points along the line
to recommend such action as may seem ex-
pedient. A meeting is to be held at Knight
vile one week from Monday night, and at
Turner's Island and the Rolling Mills in the af-
ternoon. The Union Brass Band was in at
tendance and gratifed the audience greatly by
its music
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Secretary Robson, that jolly old tar, came
on from Kittcry Navy Yard Wednesday and
went fishing with Prof. Baird on the Blue Light
yesterday.
A meeting of the Portland Yacht Club will
be holden Monday.
Yesterday had touch of the chilliness of au-
tumn.
Prof Grimes will begin course o. lectures
at A. & n. U. Hall Monday evening on 'hu-
man nature, phreuology, etc." He takes strong
ground rgainst modern spritism.
We hear it rumored that Mr., Robert H. Muir
ply will open the barber shop under the Perry
Hotel Monday.
There will be match game of base ball be-
tween two picked mines on the Ligonia grounds
this afternoon.
Oliver Doud Byron and troupe put in an ap-
pearance Tuesday.
c. H. Clarke, of the Wilson & Clarke troupe
was in town yesterday, bound east for sea-
son.
The temperance lecture in City Hall tomor-
row evening will be well worth attending, as
Mr.. Grimes is very entertaining speaker.
The directors of the Eastern Railroad have
appointed a committee, of which President Lo
throp is chairman, to look after that frog which
the Grand Trunk seems to have taken in charge
The grand hop at the Ocean House, Old Or
chard, this evening, will be most pleasan
affair. Many Portland people will attend.
They are tinkering Exchange and Market
streets
The records in the Registry of Deeds have
been re arranged in an admirable manner.
They continue to steal at Deering. Thomas
jackson lost mare Thursday night See ad
vertisement.
The County Commissioners were engaged in
hearing Boston and Maine land damages yes
terday.
Yesterday officers Rich and Gribben found
at store on Free street the watch stolen in
Biddeford Thursday.
Judge Kiugsbury delivered lecture at Ferry
Village last night on Annexation to Port
land
Officer York went to Lewiston yesterday anG
dug two escaped Reform School boys out of g
hay-mow. One was James Kennedy, the Other
Leonard Morrison. Morrison has stolen $40
worth of wearing apparel within week.
The Roxbury City Guards sort of think they
should like to come to Portland next month.
All members of the Encampments of this
city are reminded of the special session this
evening.
Yacht Curlew of Boston, arrived yesterda!
and anchored off Central wharf.
1t turns out that the curious "rooster" refer
red to yesterday is product of Portland, ant
is owned by Isaac Richardson. His brood, how
ever numbers but seven.
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STEAMING IT.-Quinn & Coyle are building a
boiler for the New Brunswick which will be ID
feet in diameter, 1S1 feet long, has 142 four
inch tubes. Is main fues and three furnaces,
weighs 35 tons, and will cost between twelve
and thirteen thousand dollars.
j. "A Lidback will build stationary go horse
power engine costing $1,000, for j. S. Kicker S
tarnery; also Is horse power for Lvermore
Falls; also two hoisting engines to be used on
Franklin Wharf for the Maine Steamship Com
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MATTERS IN MAINE.
Fire at Car Harb0r.

Fire at Car Harb0r.
BAR HARBoR, Me-, Aug. 29.-At ten O'Clock
this forenoon, fire occurred at the Atlantic
House, Bar Harbor, John Douglass, proprietor
said to have been caused by children playing
with matches in the stable. Two sick gusets
were safely removed to neighboring houses. The
Atlantic House was totally destroyed. Several
adjoining houses were in imminent danger, and
were only saved by exertions of both guests and
islanders. Soss about $4,000; insurance about
$4,000. A high wind would have caused great
loss.
Good Showing for the Knox IL Lincoln
Railroad.
BATH, Me-, Aug. 2S.-The account of the
treasurer of the Knox & Lincoln Railroad fol
the month of July, shows gain Of fifty pei
cent. over the business of July of last year. This
is in part accounted for by the increase of trav
ell to Mt Desert and the other beautiful seaside
resorts of Penobscot Bay.
Fi4c i'm Bath.
BATH, Me-, Aug. 29-The large dwelling
house of Hiram Cornish at the corner of Front
and Vine streets, in this city, took fire near the
chimney in the ell last night, and the entire
roof was burned to the second story, together
The main house was saved in damaged state
Charles Rhodes occupied one part of the house,
and Mr. Cornish the other. No insurance OF
the furniture. Loss on house about $4,000
which is fully covered by policy of insurance
in the Springfield Insurance Company.
Mime Men DrOwned.
New YORK, Aug 29.-M. e. Berry, of the
schooner Oliver Elizabeth, fell overheard to-day
in He'll Gate and was drowned He belonged
in Parsboro Me.
Lewiston Park.
LEWISTON, Me-, Aug. 29.-On the Lewiston
Driving Park to-day, there were two races, one
for 245 horses, and one for 1882 The former
was won by Frank, the best time being 2. 80 ;ant
| the latter by Buffalo Bill.
Accident TO "a IIaiue Vessel.
| PROVIDENCE. Aug 28.-The cutter Moccasir
this morning found the schooner William Penn
of st. John, Me-, with coal from Baltimore
ashore on Watch Hill Point, She was begin
ming to break up. The cutter hauled her of
and towed her to Stonington leaking, with loss
of part of keel.
| Suicide at tho Insane Hospital.
| AUGUSTA, Me-, Aug 2S.-Frank Stafford,
patient in the Insane Hospital, who killed Mr.
Houghton of Oxford, another patient, about
year and half ago, committed suicide to-da,
by hanging. He was formerly private in Co
| f., Eighth Maine Regiment
Mill Burned iu Augusta.
[Special.1
A saw mill of the Kennebec Laed & Lumbe
Company aboat two and one-half miles from
this ctyi ON the Vassaboro road, was burned a
II o'clock tonight A quantity of lumber i
now burning, but the fire is under control. Los
several thousand dollars
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MARRIAGE BELLs.-A very elegant wedding
occurred at the residence of A. X. ?. LORD,
ESQ, of West b, 'xton, on Wednesday " inst'
on the occasion of the marriage of his daughter
George to Frank W. McKenney Esq, of Bar
Mills. The bride looL'ved very lovely in dress
of rich delicately tinte,i silk with vines and
bridal blossoms, the gro, nm looked manly and
both looked happy. The 'arlors were elabor-
ately decked with flowers I'D the gifts were
numerous and elegant. The festivities were
enlivened by songs from Messrs. Beckett and
Bush of New York. After the wedding cere-
mony, which was conducted by Rev. J. Burn
ham Davis of West Buxton, the guests sat
down to sumptuous banquet, which ftly
crowned and concluded this most enjo .yable oc-
casion.
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By the kindness of government officials, the
members of the A. A. A. S. and number Of
citizens of Portland were afforded an oppor-
tunity to go down the harbor on a dredg-
ing excursion, yesterday. The matter was
under the charge of the excursion committee.
At 1890 a. M, the revenue cutter McCulloch,
Lieut.. Lay, U. s. r. NJ, commanding, left
Custom House wharf with a party of about
thrfe hundred on board. As Prof. Baird was
absent the dredging was under the supernten-
dence of Mr.. G. A. Fnller cura' or Of the Nat
ural History rooms, gentleman admirably
qualified for the task. A long run was taken
down the harbor, the cutter steaming through
Chebeague passage to Broad Sound near Eagle
Island, where the dredging net was first cast.
The net, holding about bushel, is encased in a
canvass bag, and has attached to it two iron
scrapers which also serve as sinkers. AS the
line was being pulled in crowd of curious
faces mostly feminine, gathered about Mr..
Fuller, in hopes of seeing some curious marine
monster brought to the surface. When the
bag and its contents Were landed on deck
| peck or so of dirt and sponge and star-fish and
shells and many of the lowest forms of animal
life were empted upon the canvass, affording
the scientists an admirable opportunity to col
lect specimens, the sciolists an excellent
chance to display scraps of knowledge, and the
ladies fitting occasion to utter little staccdto
shrieks or murmer soft conjectures regarding
the 'horrid little things
After casting the net two or three times the
vessel was started on her course to sea again.
Meantime substantial lunch was served on
the lower deck. Arrived at Halfway Rock
the net was cast again. this time in thirty
fathoms of water, and one or two hauls made
with verv good results There was considera-
BILE of swell, and several of the passengers be-
gan to look very white and complain of feeling
sleepy. One reporter, more used to the broad
and rolling prairie than to the barren and bill
lowy sea, curled himself up in one corner OF the
deck and contributed his mite (he had been
partaking of crackers and cheese) to the dredg-
ing. One lady remarked as she gazed about
her that it was the most pensive looking crowd
she had seen for long time.
The vessel now swept round and came up the
harbor by White Head, arriving at the wharf
about four O clock in the afternoon. The trip
was voted a success by all, even the pitable
sea sick ones, and the many courtesies extend
ed by the officers of the McCulloch were fully
appreciated if we may judge by the compli-
ments lavished upon them.
This excursion may be considered the final
"blow-out'' of the American Association for
the Advancement of Science lit is with a feel
ing of relief that we write this name for the
last time).a as the majority of its members have
left for home, though some few availed them
selves of the courtesy of the International line
and went on trip to st. John last night
The Portland daily press., 1873-08-30

A SwINDLE.-The few words of praise which
the PRESS vouchsafed the Vienna orchestra,
advertised in it's columns, it now makes haste
to retract. Undoubtedly the Simon pure Wen
ma orchestra is fine affair, and as undoubted-
ly the concern advertised to appear here is a
swindle. The agent. dark man with full
beard and decided German accent, came and
sold about hundred dollars worth of tickets,
run up board bill of $50 and an advertising
bill of $50, and then left. Last evening very
many people gathered in front of Music Hall
but no orchestra put in an appearance
Mr. Thaxter, the lessee of the hall, is doing
his best to get track of the swindling agent.
People who bought tickets at Stockbridge's
will have their money refunded on applica ton
Those who bought tickets of the agent, won't
Showmen are very anxious that this affair shall
reflect no discredit on legitimate entertain
ments
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MASSACHUSETTS,.


BosToN, Aug. 29.-The Beacon Park races
closed to-day with very large attendance,
numbering at least 5000 people. The first race
was for purse of $1,000, for horses that never
beat 2.40, and of nine entries five started Rex
Patchen was the winner. Time, 2.37, 2.3S, 2.35,
2 40, 2.36
The event of the day was for horses that new
er beat 220, $1,000 for first, $500 to second, $500
to third There were six horses entered but
only three came to the score, viz: Judge Full
lerton, Camars and Sensation. The first heat
was won by Sensation, but in the SECOND Fuller
ton, who was driven by Dan Mace, trotted very
fast and made his best record-2.19t aud shut
ting out Sensatian In the next heat Fullerton
acted badly and was beaten by Camars in 2.26I
but in the last two the Judge steadied himself
and Won them both, although closely pressed
by Camars. Time, 2.22t 2.194, 2.26a, 2.22, 2.22ss
The Portland daily press., 1873-08-30

ST. LOUIS, Aug 29.-The Evening Despatch
publishes authentic information from Fort Sill,
Aug. 2lst, to the effect that on the Goth inst,
Gen. Davidson left Fort Sill with his cavalry,
under orders from Gen. Augur, to suppress the
Indian disturbances on the Texan frontier.
leaving but three companies of troops to garri-
sou the fort. The expedition was expected TO
be gone forty days. Nothing has been heard
from there since the above date. The weak
ness Of the garrison, with the knowledge that
the Indians in that region are familiar with all
that relates to the defence of the fort, causes
much apprehension on the part of persons here
who have friends and relatives at FoIt Sill that
the report from Waco, Texas, of it's capture
and massacre of the inmates, may be true.
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A Railway Disaster.
FOUR WOMEN KILLED.

on the Detroit & Milwaukee Railroad consists
ing of a baggage car, two passenger coaches,
one sleeping car, and two emigrant cars, last
night became disabled in consequence of the en-
glne throwing off the driving wheel about a
mile east of Mixir. II was followed by the
through freight train which ran into the rear
passenger car killing four women and one child
and injuring ten other passengers, all emigrants
Medical assistance was procured from Naomi.
None OF those injured are dangerously wound
ed The emigrants are Icelanders.
The Portland daily press., 1873-08-30

INCREASE OF FIRE DEPARTMENT.-The
Joint Special Committee on the increase of the
fire department, held meeting last evening,
voted to report in favor of the immediate pur-
chase of another frst-class steam fire engine
and hose carriage, and 1000 feet of new hose at
once, preparatory to the formation of new
company. The committee will ask for further
time to make further investigation relative to
other contemplated Improvements that have
been discussed
The Portland daily press., 1873-08-30

For Loss of Appetite Dyspepsia Indiges-
ton, Depression of Spirits and General Debili-
ty, in various other FERNS, FERRo-PHosPHoRA-
TED ELIXIR of CALIsAYA made by CAswELL,
HAZARD x Co., New York, and sold by all
druggists, is the best tonic. AS a stimulant
tonic for patients recovering from fever or 9TH
er sickness, it has no equal. If taken during
the season it prevents fever and ague and other
intermittent fevers. au23-4wt
The Portland daily press., 1873-08-30

ENTERTAINMENT. - The Mountfort Street
Church Sabbath School will give an entertain
ment in Arcana Hall, (WIlliams' Block), for
the benefit of the church, on Tuesday evening,
Sept. I'd, at o'clock. Rev. j. w. Morrison
A. NJ, of Bridgton, will deliver an address,
reading, singing. SC.
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CITY AND VICINITY.
New Advertisements To-Day.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Music Hall-Buckley Serenaders.
Mountfort Street Church-Arcana Hall.
lrof. Grimes-Army and Navy Hall.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Asiatic Cholera in China-Pain- Killer.
Caucus--Faln0uth.
Meerschaum Pipes-Stebbins'.
Business.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NONRESIDENT Taxes-Westbrook
Park Iowns-Robert Morris Copeland.
Wanted-Board.
Jordan a. Warren-Gents' Furnishing Goods,
Stolen-An Iron Roam Mare
Mr.. Charles Grimmer-Violin and Guitar.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
The provision and grocery dealers.
A. 5. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Physician.
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LabOrers Killed .

CAIRO, ILL.,, Aug. 29.-By the caving in of q
bank at gravel pit near the village of Ridge, on
the Illinois Central Railroad to-day, number
of laborers were killed and wounded. Three
bodies we're recovered tonight, and it is under
stood that several others We're killed,
The Portland daily press., 1873-08-30

LARGE PURCHASE AT Mt, DEsERT.-"e are
informed that the Eastern Railroad Company
have purchased the Tobias Roberts real estate
at Bar Harbor. including the wharf and the Ag-
amont house, and that they contemplate the
immediate erection of large hotel with all the
modern improvements and appliances.
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The Wawn.sett Disaster.

NEW YORK, Aug. "a Washington des-
patch says to-day the board convened to inves-
tigate the cause of the Wawasset disaster, re.
port that the Potomac Ferry Company should
be prosecuted for employing unlicensed officers;
that the captain and mate should be prosecuted
for serving without a license; that the license
of the engineer be revoked for trading and en-
gaging in employment foreign to his duties as
faithful engineer; that the origin of the fire
is shrouded in mystery. If the report is APP
proved by Secretary Richardson, criminal pro-
ceedings will be instituted at once
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MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.

A S, HAYWARD, Magnetic Physician, known
in the "CongIegationalist' as "Dr, Blank. "who
made a wonderful cure in one treatment four
years ago, in Portland, is to be in this city next
Monday, and will make appointments with the
sick Address him at the U. S. Hotel at once
The Portland daily press., 1873-08-30

ALL of my own plate and warranted. Ice
Pitchers Castors, Tea Sets, Urns, plated steec
Knives, Spoons, Forks, &C., also old Table
Ware replated in the best manner and at very
reasonable prices at
ATwooD's, 27 Market Square,
jy8eodtf up one flight.
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Miss A. NJ. ELDEN will give instruction in
Instrumental Music German method) Vocal in
Italian andGuitar. Best of references given
For particulars apply at United States Hotel
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DAILY DOMESTIC RECEIPTS.

Receipts of Flour, Sc.
EASTERN RAILROAD.
Coneiqnees B0Is ConSignees Bbls.
ID w Coolidge 200 w & G Miliken.. 100
Twil ilchel & Co... 100 ,jno Randall 81 T.. 100
Mari s. True. ........1O0 Butler Jo.selyn g.
Co. ...............1O 100
Total. ZOO
John Dennis, 81 bbls 10 half do beef
GRAND TRUNK r.. r..
Butler & Jossleyn... 200 w & Miken... E. 200
Howes, Hilton y Tar Geo W Irue & Co.. 100
Dox. x..,...............lUV
IOldl. OUU
Receipts of Grain.
EASTERN II. r.
COnsignees. No. cars. Consigaees. No. cars.
Leigh & Wngate, corn Stevens u Co. corn. -. Il
q H True, corn. ........3 Blake s. Jones corn. 2
Total. ...........
GRAND TRUNK r. r.
Waldron & True, corn. 8 Kensell & Tabor, corn.1
Blake q Jones, C, m .....1 Stevens q Co,oas. Il
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The provision and grocery dealers in West
Market Row have agreed to close their stores al
s o'clock, after Sept. 1st Customers win please
notice. aug30-1t*
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The following are the Treasury balances to
gal tenders for redemption Of certificates of de-
post 1892, 10000; coin $SS, ,917, 1894; including
coin certificates S44, 100000; outstanding legal
tapdarS G1S6 nnn nnn
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VEGETINE has restored thousands to health
who mad been long and painful saiferers.
aug27 -W&oS&wit
The Portland daily press., 1873-08-30

THE best display of Tonsoral art, at Merry
q Henderson's, Congress ST., next to City Hall.
Clean toooel to euery man. aug2S-3t
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For SALE on favorable terms, valuable
slate properly, partially developed, with most
encouraging prospects, in the eastern part OF
the State. Owners refer to S. I. Pullen, ESQ.,.
PRESS office. je14-dtf