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A NICELY furnished room on second story, with
N board in private family. House contains all
modern improvements. Location, Congress Square.
Address P. o. Box 1877, Portland, Me-
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For Sale.

fti..a The three story brick dwelling house, No.
E;iiiI 175 Danforth Street, recently occupied By
.4AsA. Watson Newhall. Possession given imme-
diately.
Also, the two story brick dwelling house on the
westerly corner Of spring and Park Street. Terms
easy. JOSEPH ILSLEY,
anon 40
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CERTIFICATE OF POSTMASTER

I, the undersigned postmaster at -, State of
-, after the exercise of due diligence to inform
myself OF the pecuniary ability and responsibility of
the principal and his suretes in the aoregoing bond
and OF the unncumbered real estate owned by them,
respectively, do hereby approve said bond and certify
that the said sureties are sufcient-suicent in my
belief to insure the payment of double the entire
amount of the said bond; and do further certify
that the said bond was duly signed by
6ldder, and - and -, his sureties, be-
fore signing this certificate.
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FOR SALE,

House, No. l6 Emery Street.
fH1HIS House is very thoroughly built and in
L. perfect repair. 1t contains Is rooms, bati
room, hot and cold water, water Closets gas Sebago
furnace, &c. The lot contains nearly 1000 square
feet. a fine garden with pears, grapes, shrubs &c
The location is of the most desirable in the CITY
One-third of the price may remain on mortgage
Inquire of S. III. McALPINE.
ju16dtf 2O5 Middle Street
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To Let.

o. The easterly half of residence corner of Free
;ss and High streets, now occupied by w. H. An-
sk derson, Esq. Possession given first of May.
Inquire of F.W. LIBBY,
aprf8du AZ Exchange st,
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CARPENTERS Manual-A practical puide
" to all operations of the trade; drawing for car
penters, forms Of contracts, specifications, plans
&c, Illustrated, so cts PAINTERS, Manual,
House and sign painting, granting, vanishing pol
ishing, kalsominng, papering, lettering staining,
gliding, &C., 80 cts Book of Aphabets, so. Scrolls
Soap-maker, rs. Taxidermist, So Hunter and
Trapper's Guide 20. Dog Training, 25. OF booksel-
lers or by mall JESSE HANEY & CO.. l19 Nassau
St., n. Y. apr5d3m
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WANTS.
Wanted.

CEVERAL ladies and young men to act as local
and commission to take charge of canvassers and dis
tribute advertisements of our Centennial Medals
Also canvassers wanted. Address with stamp, HEN
RY j. CLINTON, Box 527, Buffalo, NY. ju26d1w
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10 Let
PNHE BRICK HOUSE No. IA Danforth Street
Il containing all the modern improvements In
quire at No. 10 Central Wharf.
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House for Sale.
For Sale or to Let

A L Woodford's Corner, convenient two story
"A house and ell, carriage she'd wood shed, stable
22x22. Inquire of c. A. RACKLEFF.
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GTORE No. 1872 Commercial street, next below
- Dana & Co., now occupied by Joshua Hobbs &
Son.. Possession given Immediately. Apply at So
Danforth st. C. OXNARD
april diff
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proposes to carry the mails of the United States from
October l, 1876, to June so, -, on route No. -,
the advertisement of the Postmaster Cenero dated
May 20, 1876 with CELEBRITY certainty and securiy
1or the annual sum of - dollars; and if this pro-
sureties to be approved by the Postmaster General
within the time prescribed in said advertisement.
This proposal is made uith fuU kpaoaoIedqe of the
dtStonce OF the route, the aceight of the mail to be
carried and all other particulars in reference to the
route and service; and ALSO after careful eranino-
ton of the lG,oS and Instructions nffncbed to %J,er
tisement of mail service. " '"'''
Dat
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House TO Let.

fN.A.& Taat very conveniently arranged and nicely
W.. Dentist, and situated on Winter street. No. g.
is to rent. This house is furnished with Sebago
water in addition to large cistern in the cellar
On the first floor is a wash room, a large Kitchen
pantries and closets. The sitting and dining rooms
room 80 by IS feet. There is also large and beauti-
tul paror. On the second floor six large square
rooms OF which is the bath room with all needed
water closet arrangements There is also beautiful
garden in the containing pear trees and grape
vines. Any one wishing house like this will find
the Doctor at his Dental rooms over III. H. Hays
f DOT OF Free street. ju2Idft
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| STATE OF

On this - day of -, 1877 personally ap-
peared before me - - and -
sureties In the aforegong bond, to me known to be
the persons named in said bond as sureties and who
have executed the same as such, who being by me
duly sworn. depose and say and each for himself de-
that his place of residence is correctly stated therein
that he is the owner of real estate worth the sum
hereinafter set against his over and above all
debts due and owing by him, and all judgments.
mortgages, and executions against him. after allow
ing all exemptions OF every character whatever the
total sum thus assured amounting to g -
dollars, being double the amount of the foregoing
bond. %
49,
of 1877 ""J
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FOR SALE.

= A valuable building lot AZ X 62,
situated Oh Plumb Street. For
further particulars apply to
FRED. E. FROTHINGHAI.
No. 80 COrnhiII, Boston.
iuof
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Steamer Tourist
FOE THE ISLANDS.

<s%c~ STEAMER MAGNET
s1sthjNz4>, viii make two trips daily to
z:sssai4 Peakes', Long and Little Chea-
@-aa=z1szsGszsazszs beague Islands until further
notice.
Leave Portland Pier at $50 a. m. and D. m.
Return at 11.45 a. m and 80 p. m. Will touch at
Ponce's, Trefethen's and jerks Hotels. Special
rates to parties and picDics. ju23dtf
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As COPYIST. and all kinds of writing, at a
"A moderate salary, by a young lady. Unex-
ceptionable references given. Address
ma17dtf "A.,'' at this Office.
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For Sale---At a Low Figure.

Upper half of new frame, slated roof dwelling
~ House, containing eleven rooms with all mod
ern improvements, and located Congress near the
head OF State Street. Firstclass in every respect
Lot large. Terms favorable. Inquire of
ROLLINS, LORING 81 ADAMS,
mhl4df % Exchange Street, Portland, Me.
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United States Mail.
MAINE.
Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT,

PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT.,
Washington, May 90 1876. I
PROPOSALS will be received at the Contract Of
IL flee of this Department until o'clock p m. of
July 49, 1876 Ito be decided by the 31st july for car
rying the mails OF the United States from October
1876, to June 80, 1877, the following route in the
State of B1aine and by the schedule OF departures
and arrivals herein specified, viz:
247-From Freeport to South Durham, 5 miles and
back three times a.week.
Leave Freeport Monday, Wednesday, and Fri
Arrive at South Durham by 4.30 p. M;
Leave South Durham Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday at ~ M;
Arrive at Freeport by 1.30 p. m.
Bond required with bid, $500.
24s-From Damariscotta Mills to North New Castle,
miles and back, six times week.
Leave Damariscotta Mills daily, except Sunday,
at $50 p. M, or on arrival of western mail;
Arrive at North New Castle at $50 p. M;
Leave North New Castle daily, except Sunday,
at $50 p. H.;
Arrive at Damariscotta Mills by 4.30 p. m.
Bond required with bid, 5000.
249-From Dexter by South Sangervile, to Brock
ways Mills, ST miles and back, three times a
week;
Leave Dexter Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur-
day at II a. m;
Arrive at Brockway's Mills by p. M;
Leave Brockway's Mills Tuesday, Thursday,
and Saturday at S45 a. M;
Arrive at Dexter at 10.45 a. m.
Bond required with bid, 5000.
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Subscribed and sworn before me this = d;
of -, 1877

NoTE.-When the above oath is taken before JUS
tice OF the peace any other officer not using seal
except Judge of U. S. Court the certificate of the
clerk OF court of record must be added under his
seal OF ofce that the person who administered the
oath is duly qualified as such officer.
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Charcoal.

Meet at LitiIefeid Camp Wednesday and
Thursdry Evenings. Dinner at Ross
House Sunday,
WANTED 1900 Bushels Hard Wood Charcoal at
w Eastern Railroad. Address 772 Portland
Post Office, or PALMER CLARK, Corner Portland
and Grove Sts.. Portland, Mondays.
X. X KS will wait 30 days for orders.
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To Let.

SIX rooms at No. 10 Atlantic street, up sta irs
~ Gas, Sebago, Cemented Cellar, &c. A very
pleasant rent for small family.
jne21dtf T. S. LAUGHLIN.
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FOR SALE.

BOARDING house centrally located. Will ex-
- change for real estate in this city or vicinity.
Apply to q Pearl St. iu14tf
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To Let.

A PLEASANT Lower Rent of 5 rooms, at SO
"a Chestnut Street, for SIS per month TO a small
family. Apply to l.. TAYLOR,
my2du 178 Commercial Street.
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b ON D.
DiTPef3Onc

gs!nsert the names of the principal and sureties
in full in the body Of the bond also the date The
signatures to the bond should be witnessed and the
certificate on the inside should be signed by jus-
BY Notary Public, he should affix his seal.
Know all men by these presents, that
OF in the State Of -, principal, and -
- and - of - in the State of
-, as sureties are held and firmly bound INTO
the United States of America in the Just and full
sum of - dollars, lawful money of the United
States be paid to the said United States of America
the payment OF which, well and truly to be made
and done, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors
and administrators, jointly and severally firmly by
these presents.
Sealed with our seals, and dated this - day of
-, 1877 -
Whereas, by an act of Congress approved June %.
1874 entitled IAN Act making appropriations for the
service OF the Post Office Department for the fiscal
year ending June thrtieth, eighteen hundred and
seventy-fve and for other purposes it is provided
that every proposal for carrying the mail shall be
accompanied by the bond of the bidder with sureties
approved by a postmaster in pursuance whereof,
and in compliance with the provisions of said law
this bond is made and executed, subject to all the
TERMS conditions, and remedies thereon in the said
act provided ard prescribed to accompany the aore-
going and annexed proposal of the said -
Now the condition Of the said obligation is such,
SHALL within such time after his bid is accented as
the Postmaster General has prescribed in said adyer-
usement enter into contract with the United States
OF America, with good and sufficient sureties to be
approved by the Postmaster General to perform the
service proposed in his said bid, and further shall
perform said service according to his contracts then
this obligation shall be void otherwise to be in full
force and obligation in law.
In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands
and seals this - day Of -, 1877.
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New House Let

an Preble Street. rooms; Sebago; good cellar
" for one family; will sell on monthly INSTALL
ment plan If desired. f. G. PATTERSON,
ju22dtf 379h Congress Street.
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REAL ESTATE.
f. G.. PattersOn's Real Estate
BULLETIN.
NEY TO LOAN

IN first class Real Estate Security, in Portland
~ or yicinity-Rents collected taxes paid, etc. OF
Commission. Houses bought and sold. Apply to F
G. PATTERSON, dealer in Real Estate. Office 3T9
Congress street, Williams Block between Myrtl,
and Pearl streets au0ptf
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New House-FOR sALE!!,

49, The brick house No. 766 Congress St., built
DS;;; in the most thorough manner and supplied
JILL with modern conveniences. Will be open from
to P. NJ, or can be seen at any time on applca-
ton to f. G. PATTERSON, 3794 Congress st.
JUG DIFF
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A SITUATION by young man; understands
"A bookkeeping by single or double entry; mode
rate salary expected; good reference given Call
address 96 FEDERAL ST., City.
Ju21 dIW*
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Partner Wanted
Situation Want

4 PARTNER with from $500 to $500 to invest in
"A good paying business in this city. Address
O, Press Office mv27tf
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e eDATn Of Of @,,'}ss.
L----, clerk of the - the same being
tCourt of Record, do hereby certify that -
=, whose genuine signature appears to the fore
going affidavit, was, at the time of signing the same
Justice OF the peace in and for the county and State
aforesaid duly qualified, and that all his official acts
as such are entitled to full faith and credit.
In testimony whereof, have hereunto set my hand
as clerk and affixed the seal of said court, on this
- day Of, 1877
IL, ST. CIorI
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A Good Bargain.
GEO. F. EMERY will sell his House and Stable.
" corner of Park and Spring Streets with or with
cut furniture, terms that cannot fail to satisfy
purchaser. Apply to EMERY & FURBISH, or II. H.
EMERY. in915ou1
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NoTE.-Wben the oath is taken before a Justice of
the peace, or any other officer not using seal ex-
cept judge of United States court the certificate
OF the clerk OF court of record must be added I'M
tered the oath is duly qualified as such officer.
Bids mast be accompanied By a certified Check or
order 1.-THE Postmaster General, equal to per CEN
tans on the present annual pay the route aoe the
present pay exceeds $500O or in ofneac seYvice
not Tess thdn per ceane of the amount of the bond
accompanying the bid if said bond erceeds SIS 900,
The proposal must be signed by the bidder or bid
ders and the date of signing affixed.
Direct TO the Second Assistant Postmaster Gem
eral, Post Office Department, Washington D. c."
marked Proposals, State of Maine.''
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Strayed or Stolen.

EROM the pasture of Glendy Moody, Falmouth
Il Me-. Saturday. June 18th, one large dark
brown horse. black name and tail, two hind feet
white, stands II hands high, will weigh about 1900
pounds. Whoever will return the same or give in
formation where he can be found will be Suitably
rewarded by applying to
SAMUEL ROUNDS & SON,
&c Commercial street.
Portland, June 10th, 1876. jne21dtf
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To Let.

A TENEMENT Of 7 rooms at Woodford,s Corner
"A on line of Horse Cars. Inquire OF
JOHN II. READ,
ju6d1w*ttf On Ocean Street.
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For Sale.

MsN a New two story French-Roofed House.
a. No. 422 Cumberland St., containing four
EINEt u.s. teen rooms fitted up with furnace, gas
sSebago water, and all the modern i'm.
provements OF first-class house. Inquire of JOR-
DAN BROS, No. IL Danforth st. apr4dtt
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Oath required By section 2i5 of an act of Couaress
approved June 49, 1874, to be qsed to each bid for
carrying the mail, and to be taken before an officer
qualified to administer oaths.
l"--,of -. bidder for carrying the
mail on route No. -, from - to-, do
swear that have the ability, pecuniarily to fulfill
my obligation such bidder; that the bid is made in
good faith and with the intention to enter into con-
tract and perform the service in case said bid shall be
accepted. "
sworn to and subscribed before me, -
- for the - of -, this day
OF -, A. d. 1877 and in testimony [sEAI I
whereof bereunto subscribe my name and
said. - 'N
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To Let.

"A eight dollars per month. Apply to
w. w. CARR.
ju2ldf 1877 Newbury st.
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To Rent.

TTVHE up stairs tenement in No. 3l2 Congress
Il Street. One of the most desirable rents Of iis
price in the city. Gas, Sebago, etc. Within three
minutes walk Of post-ofice. Price $3.50. ju9dtf
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Forty Fourth Congress-First Session.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.
Mr.. Anthony called up the bill authorizing
and requesting the President to present
medal made for Gen. III. H. Nash to his wife,
and it was passed.
Mr.. Conkng presented concurrent resolu-
ton from the New York Legislature against
subsidy to the Texas Pacific Railroad and 9TH
er internal improvement.
On motion of Mr.. Sherman the Senate pro-
ceeded to the consideration of the bill reported
by the Finance Committee on Wednesday, to
amend the acts of July IA, 1870, and Jan. 20,
1871, to authorize the refunding of the national
debt
Mr. Sherman explained the bill and said IL
was recommended by the Secretary of the
Treasury. 1t provides that the A per cent.
bonds should run 30 years instead of 10, and
increases the amount from 100000, 900 to $780,
900 00O
After some debate the bill was passed with.
out amendment-yeas 81. nays 5 The nays
were Cockerell, Eaton, McCreery, Mcdonald
and Robertson.
Mr. Morrill, of Vt, from the Committee on
Revolutionary War Claims, reported adversely
on the bill to provide for the settlement of the
claims of the officers of the revolutionary army
and widows and children of those who died in
the service, and it was Indefinitely postponed.
Mr. Allison called up the House bill making
appropriations for the military academy for the
fiscal year ending June 80, 1877. The first
amendment reported by the Committee on APP
preparations was additional pay of professors
for length of service $6800.
After long discussion and without action
the Senate went into executive session and
after short time therein adjourned till Mon
day.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Buckner of Missouri, from the confer
ence committee on the bill to pay interest on
the 3-65 bonds of the District of Columbia,
made report and proceeded to explain it.
After considerable debate it was postponed
one week.
Mr.. Swami of Maryland, from the Commit
tee on Foreign Affairs, reported back the COR
reSpOndenco furnished that committee by the
State Department in reference to the connec
tion of Minister Schenck with the Emma mine
and the Machadoc claim. He stated that the
action OF the Executive Department of the
government appears to have been limited to
recommendation in telegraphic despatch to
| Gen Schenck, dated November %, 1871, that
he should retire from the directory of the EN-
ma Mine Company, which recommendation
| Mr. Schenck appeors to have acted upon after
| the lapse of week, although the fact did not
appear to have been communicated to the press
until the 18th of January following. In regard
to the Machadoc Company, Mr.. Schenck ap-
peared to have taken no action in the matter
The correspondence was ordered to be printed
and referred back to the Foreign Affairs Com
mittee for further consideration.
Many private bills were introduced and acted
upon, after which the House went into commit
tee of the whole on the private calendar. The
committee soon rose and several bills were
| passed.
The House at 515 adjourned, the session to-
morrow to be for general debate.
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Sherif'S Sale.
STATE OF MAINE, /
CUMBERLAND, IS.

STATE OF MAINE,
CUMBERLAND, IS.
VNAKEN on execution. and will be sold by public
Il auction, on SATURDAY, March 18th, A. d.
Office, in Portland, in said County, all the right in
equity, which Henry Sturdivant, Of Cumberland, in
said County, has or had, on the tenth day of Nav,
A. ID. 1872, at twelve O'Clock and ftty-fve minutes
in the afternoon being the time OF the attachment
OF the same the original writ in the action on which
said execution obtained, to redeem the following
described mOrtgaged real estate, to wit:
Two certain parcels of land, situated in said town
of Cumberland containing sixty niue acres, more sr
less, conveyed to said Henry Surdivant by Ephraim
Sturdivant by deed dated July 49, 1882 and recorded
in Cumberland Coudty Register Of Deeds, Book
PA, page 293; the first parcel bounded and described
as follows: Beginning on the County road on land,
now or formerly owned by Richmond Mitchell I;
thence running southwesterly said road about
ftty-seven rods to land formerly owned by Greely
Sturdivant; thence southeas aserly seventyfour rods
to the railroad; thence on the same course as the
fence now stands to land, now or formely owned by
Andrews Blanchard; thence northeasterly on said
last mentioned land to land, now or formerly of
Richmond Mitchell; thence northwesterly on said
last mentioned land to the bounds first mentioned
excepting one acre conveyed by said Ephrajm Stur-
divant, to the Atlantic and st. Lawrence Railroad
Company for gravel and containing about twenty-6ye
acres. The other parcel is the lot on which the
by the said Henry Sturdivant, in lot number one.
known by the name Of the Bntler lot containing for
tyt0ur acres, and being all the land which the said
Ephram Stqrdvant owned in said lot, number one at
tne te OF ths said conveyance 10 said Henry Sturdi
want bounded by the County road, by the Rangeway
Ioau Dy iand OF Hollis st. Clair, and by land con-
veyed by said Henry Sturdivant to Elias Lunt Jr.
Dated at said Portland, the 18th day of February,
A. ID. 1876.
w3w1 NJ ADAMS Deputy Sheriff.