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Cost of Fences.

Those persons who are not dismayed by a
great array of figures, and do not object to
making calculations, may proftably ponder
over the following bill of particulars: 1.-THE
cash value Of the annual farm products of the
United States is over $2,450, 100000, while
the value of all the livestock, including horses,
mules, cattle, sheep, hogs, was, on the 1st
day of February. 1872, $1,659,211, 1923, or
about $50, 00O, 900 less than the annual farm
products. To protect this $2,450,000,000
worth OF growing crops from being destroyed
by the 81 1858, 211 1888 worth of livestock, we
have built 1919, 1919, 428 rods of fence, inclos-
ing 1,050, 500, 614 acres of ground, with an av-
erage OF q 46 rods per acre, costing 80 per
rod, or 1898 per acre, making total cost of
81, TAB ,529, 185, or about $89,317,1 1872 above
the value of 1.-THE live stock. The annual de-
cay and cost OF repairs cannot be less than 10
per cent, of the original cost of the fence, or
$174, 49,, 91S; interest at per cent, per an
uum, 1897 ,042; total annual cost 1927,
249,96 But this is not all. A fence &C.
cupies and wastes an average of one half rod
wide, or one acre for every fifty enclosed,
making total for all the fences of so, 1O1 ,123
acres. The gross proceeds, per acre, for the
cultivated grounds in the United States for
the year 1871, amounted to 1918. Call it so
per acre, and taking two-thirds as the cost of
cultivation, we have So as the net proceeds
per acre, which will show an annual loss of
$50, 403, 1859, which, added to the annual cost
to settle up and develop the country, give
those who improve and cultivate the land the
heaviest burdens of taxes to pay, and they ex-
pend more than all the stock in the country
is worth to fence in their crops, and to give
free range to the stock-owners, who need not
own or improve or pay taxes upon single
acre. But people are beginning to believe
that, when they have bought piece of land,
and paid for it, and paid taxes on it, they
ought to own the land, and the crops grow
ing thereon, and be protected in their right
to do with it as they please, providing that
nothing which they do, or grow. or keep,
shall interfere with the right of others.
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WEST NEWFIELD.
West Newfieid House. IL. G. Holmes, Pro-
prietOr.
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The Gems of Spring.

There is no season of the year when open
Ing flowers occasion greater delight than in
carly Spring, after we have been deprived for
months of all outdoor boomers. To secure
them we must make preparations in Autumn
if they are not already provided for.
The early bulbs make the first brilliant dis
play, among which are the snow drops, ST.
berian squill, the many colored crocuses, ny
acinths, early tulips, &c. Beds of these bulbs
may be set out till November, but they do
bette: if in position by the middle of October.
Those which are half tender, like the hya-
cinth, must, of course, be covered on the APP
proach of Winter; and they should also have
perfect drainage, and be separated from
wet, adhesive soil. 1t is therefore best where
the soil is inclined to be heavy, to place
small handful of coarse clean sand beneath
each bulb at the time of setting
Some OF these bulbs are so hardy as to en-
dure and hold their places wherever set. We
have seen striking appearance presented
when the flowers of the crocus gemmed the
surface of smooth grass lawn, the crocus
beds having stood there before the ground
was seeded to grass; the blooming was over
before the lawn mower was used. Nothing
has more beautiful appearance in April
than masses OF the liquid-blue flowers of
Siberian squills resting on the surface of
green lawn.
tumn, and will give more certain and much
earlier bloom than from spring sewing. All
plants which are seen coming up early in the
spring from the accidental cropping of the
seed from the plants which have ripened the
year before, are suitable for autumn sowing.
Among them may be named the candytuft,
rocket larkspurs, sweet alyssum, mignonette,
portulaca in light soil, and some of the GEN.
taureas. Perennials. sown early enough to
make good growth before winter, will bloom
the following season, such as digitalis, holly
hooks. aquilegias, etc. Wick says that he has
received flowers of the pansy from Southern
States, nearly four inches in diameter, in win
ter, which had been sown the previous au-
tumn.
Herbaceous perennials, such as peonies,
campanias, larkspurs, columbines, etc.,
which have stood and increased for many
years, may be taken up and divided at the
roots, and then reset for larger beds. These
will follow the early bulbs, and precede the
ANIMALS. The work should be done as soon
as the leaves die, and the new paintings be
slightly protected.-Country Gentleman.
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PROSPECT, CAsCO AND HANOVER
SITS. SEWER.

Beginning at point in the centre of Casco ST.,
11e #, northerly from north line of Congress St.,
thence through the centre of Casco ST. distance Of
ABB # to point Is it south of south line of Cum
berland St., thence on curve to left, distance of
I'll # to centre of Cumberland St., thence with
reversed curve distance of 718 it. to point in the
centre of Hanover st. 2F it. north of the north line of
Cumberland St, thence on a direct line through the
centre of Hanover St., a distance of 403 it., to
point it north Of the north line of Portland ST.,
where it enters old sewer.
Again, beginning at point in the centre of Pros
pect St., SO #, east of east line Of Oak ST.. thence
through the centre of Prospect St. distance of
2405 f., to west line of Casco St., thence with
curve to eft distance of % f., where it enters
brick connection between IL and Is in. Pipe The
sewer in Prospect ST. is of IL inch cement pipe LAID
# deep throughout lin Casco ST., from point of be-
ginning to point II it. south of north line of Pros
pect St is Of II in, the remainder of Is in cement
pipe, laid #. deep in Casco st. and ft. deep in
Cumberland and Hanover SITS. Total length 1928
#.
COsC OF sewer .$0,Uto IL
City's proportion, two-ffths ........... 2.030 46
Sum 10 pc assessed 5,U25 bI
Area assessed, 164i14 SO. it.
Sum to be assessed on portion all ledge.
Area 1874 ,06S So. it,, Rate per 100 So. it.
Sum to be assessed on portion all earth
Area 80 ,348 So IT, rate per 100 So it, $0.75. 227 CT
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S25. $50. S1OO. 5000. $500.

The reliable house OF ALEX. FROTHING-
HAM q CO., No. IL Wall ST.. New York,
publish a handsome eight page weekly paper, called
the Weekly Financial Report, which they send free
to any address. In addition to a large number OF ed
itorials financial and other TOPICS it contains very
full and accurate reports of the sales and standing
of every stock, bond and security dealt in at the
g. co. are extensive brokers, of large experience
and tried integrity In addition to their stock brok
erage business, they sell what are termed "Privi-
leges, or puts and Calls" one of the favorie
methods of legitimate speculation. Their advice is
valuable, and by following it many have made for
tunes.-Ne,D York Metropolis.
oct9 dS&Wtf
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CONGRESS AND MELLEN STREET
SEWER.

Beginning at point in Congress street feet
northerly from the centre thereof and distant 1923
feet from west line of State street. the easterly
line of the passage way between land of heirs of l..
Fitch and j. Rollins; thence westerly through
Congress street feet northerly from and parallel
of Melien stteet; thence with to right dis
lance of 45 feet to north line of Congress street feet
through Mellen street on parallel line with, and
feet easterly from centre distance of SO feet where
it enters old Sewer in the centre of Mellen street,
Total length 5S5 feet The first 80 feet of Sewer is
of II inch, the remainder of Is inch cement pipe
laid 6 feet deep at point of beginning, 1875 feet
deep at east line of Melen street, 10 feet deep at
north line of Congress street, and So feet deep at
terminus.
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VALUABLE FARM
FOR SALE.

CITUATED in Freeport on the road leading from
- Freeport Corner to South Freeport, and known
as the Weston Farm. 1t contains about 80 acres of
land, wood and timber and arabic land under good
state Of cultivation, and well watered. A good or
new and in good condition. The house is story and
a halt with an ell, and finished throughout There
Ia a good chance for brick making near wharf
Also one half In common of about two acres of
land with buildings and wharf. This property will
DO sold at a bargain.
STEPHEN WESTON,
Administrator of estate Of
JAMES WESTON,
wtf4o P.O. Address, Box 33s, Gardiner, Me.
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CATARRH.
TWELVE YEARS
OF SUFFERING.

Gentlemen:-About twelve years ago, while trav-
cling with Father Kemp's Old Folks Concert Troupe
tenor singer, took cold and was laid up
at Newark, j. THIS cold brought on a severe at
tack of Catarrh which battled with every known
remedy for four weeks without avail, and was finally
obliged to give up most desirable position and re-
turn home unable to sing note For three years
afterwards was unable to Sing at all The first at
tack of Catarrh han left my nasal organs and throat
sensitive that the slightest cold would bring on a
fresh attack, leaving Frustrated. In this way 1
continued to suffer. The last attack, the severest
ever had, terrible suffered the most excruci-
ating pain in my head hoarse to be scarcely
able to speak, and coughed necessarily. l thought
was going into quick consumption, and firmly be.
lieve that had these symptoms continued without
lief they would have rendered me easy victim.
When in this distressing CONDITION, commenced the
use of SANFoRD's RADICAL CURE FOR CATARRH,
very reluctantly, confess. had tried all the adj
vertised remedies without benefit The first dose of
this wonderful medicine gave me the greatest relief.
1t is hardly possible for whose head aches eyes
ache, who can scarcely artculate distinctly on
count of the choking accumulations in his throat,
realize how much relief obtained from the first
application of SANFoRDs RADICAL CURE. Under
its influence, both internal and external rapidly
recovered, and by occasional use of the remedy
since have been entirely free from Catarrh, for the
first time in twelve years.
Respectfully yours,
Waltham, Mass, Jan. 8, 1876.
P. ST. purchased the RADICAL CURE of GEO.
II. ROGERS, Druggist, Rumford Building.
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CITY ORDINANCES.
Attention is called to the following City Ord
nances, which will be strictly enforced:
Removing Snow from Sidewalks.


62.-The tenant or occupant, and in case there
should be no tenant, the owner, any person having
the of any building or lot of land bordering
more than one hundred and fifty feet any street,
lane, court, square OF public place within the city,
where there is any fO0t-Way sidewalk SHALL after
the ceasing to fall Of any snow, If in the day time
within three hours and IL in the night time. before
ten of the clock of the forenoon succeeding cause
such snow to be removed from such foot way or side
walk, and, in default thereof shall forfeit and pay
dolars and for each and every hour thereafter that
the same shall remain on such footway or sidewalk,
such tenant, occupant, other person, shall
forfeit and pay sum not less than dollar, nor
more than ten dollars. And if such building or lot
should extend more than one hundred and fifty feet,
any street or land, it shall be the duty OF such
tenant or occupant, owner other person. to
such from the footway sidewalk for the space
of one hundred and fifty feet according to the pro-
visions and subject to the penalties aforesaid
Sidewalks to be Sanded.
64.-Whenever the sidewalk, or any part thereof
adjoining any building or lot of land any street,
shall be encountered with ice, it shall be the duty of
owner any person having the care of such build
ing or lot to cause such sidewalk to be made safe
ard convenient, by removing the ice therefrom, or
by covering the same with sand or some other suit
able substance; and in such owner occupant,
or other person. shall neglect to do, for the space
of six hours during the day tme he shall forfeit and
pay not less than two than five dollars and
like sum for every day that the shall continue
SO encountered.
c. X. BRIDGES,
dec27dtf City Marshal.
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IN BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN,
Cd

IN BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN,
January I'd, 1877. !
Ordered, That the assessments contained in the
foregoing report of the City Civil Engineer be made
upon the lots tant to the thereindescrbed
towards defraying the expense of constructing and
completing the and that the City Clerk give le
gal notice of such ment returnable at the AL
dermens room in Portland aaa on the 18th day Of Feb
the same to the City Treasurer for collection; and it
is hereby determined that the lots assessed aore
said benefited by such in proportion to the
rate of such assessment, and that said
do not exceed such benefit, do they exceed in the
whole, two-thrds Of the cost of said sewers, and
deem them just and reasonable.
Read and passed.
Attest: H. I. ROBINSON, Clerk.
A true copy,
Attest: H. 1. ROBINSON, City Clerk.
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NotIaCEt Is hereby given that the subscriber
na a. oeen duly appointed and has taken upon
himself the Trust OF Administrator of the estate of
AARON CLEAvEs late of Cumberland,
in the County of Cumberland, deceased. and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands upon the estate Of said deceased, are
TO said estate are called upon to make PAYMENT to
AARON CLEAVES, JR., Admir-.
Cumberland, JAN I'd, 1877. w3w2:
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BY SIR HENRY woTToN.
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CITY ADVERTISEMENTS
CITY OF PORTLAND.
Sewer Assessments.
CONGRESS & CHESTNUT STREET.
SEWER.

Beginning at point in centre of Congress Street
and centre line of ane between First Parish Church
lot and I. P. Farringtons lot, produced thereto,
thence northeasterly through centre of Congress
street distance of 1888 feet to point; thence on
to left distance of 1913 feet to north line of
of Chestnut street distance OF 1854 feet, where it
enters old sewer.
Sewer at point OF beginning is 10 feet Deep feet
deep at point of curve, feet deep at line of Congress
street, and 5 feet deep at tern mus
The sewer is of cement Pipe ~ inch in Congress
street, and Is inch in Chestnut street.
City's proportion. .................... s1G1o.2o
Sum to be assessed. :. ........ 2O3S41
Area assessed (Front land) 7194s sqr. it.
' Back " 1920 81 +"
Rate per 100 sqr. # front land) S255 5-1OO
Back 1.75
Cost of Culvert on west corner of
Congress and Chestnut street. ...... 9l.5O
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MAYO AND CUMBERLAND STREET
SEWER.

Beginning at point in the centre of Cumberland
street, 125 feet westerly from west line of Smith
street, thence through centre of Cumberland street,
a distance of 70 feet to east line of Mayo street,
north line of Cumberland street, thence through
centre OF Mayo street, distance of 1874 feet to south
line of Oxford street, thence distance OF 10 feet to
where it enters old sewer. Total length 513 feet.
Sewer is of II inch cement pipe, laid feet deep to
pont within 80 feet of terminus, and feet deep at
terminus,
Cost OF sewer. ..............."..$477 80
City's proportion. ...... -. $3.50 -
Sum to be assessed. Common. :. 318 %
Area assessed, 1856 square feet.
Rate Der 100 snuare feet so 90 o. 1O0
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"a WONDERFUL REMEDY"

MeSSrS. Weeks DC Potter: Genhemen,-Your
COLLINS VoLTAIC PLAsTERs is a wonderful
remedy have suffered with weak and painful
back more than eight years before sent for your
COLLINS VoLrAIC PLAsTERs. The pain reached
from my back to my sides and hips. My left side
and hip are feeling very well but think require
another Plaster for my right SIDE am so much
improved that walk and stand but before I.got
your Plaster 1 was unable to walk or stand.
Respectfully yours,
MRS RICHARD GORMAN.
Lynchburg, Va, July %, 1876.
P. S.-Siuce l finished my letter some of my
neighbors have in and wish me to send for some
more of your Plasters. 1 am recommend them to
all my friends. Please send me SIX of your COLLINS
VOLTAIC PLASTERs. Enclosed find $125
MRS. GORMAN.
part OF the United States and Canadas on receipt
for IS cents for one, S1.25 for six, or 1925 for
twelve, by WEEKS & POTrOR, Preprietors,
Boston, Mass. ia2OS&W2w
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Waltham, Mass, Jan. 8, 1876
P. ST. purchased the RADICAL CURE of GEO.
H. ROGERS, Druggist, Rumford Building.
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CITY CLERKS OFFICE,(
January 4. 1877.
Notice is hereby given that hearing be had by the
Municipal Officers of the City of Portland, upon the
subject matter of the above described assessments
DAY, the 18th day of February next, A. d. 1877. at
Z! O'Clock p. M, when and where all persons dissat-
sed with the same, may appear and object thereto.
Per order, H. 1. ROBINSON. City Clerk.
iai5 did
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SANF0RD'S RADICAL Curb
Is PREPARED by Di tiIlatiOn.

LIVERY plant and herb that yields its medical es-
there mingled with a solvent liquid, which, by heat,
is made pass into receiver, bearing with it
the healing essences juices of these plants and
herbs free from every contamination pure and COL
orless Thus the active medical constituents OF thou
sands of pounds Of herbs may be condensed into
very small compass In this way SANFORD'S RAD
ICAL CURE is Invested of the nauseatiDg worthless
features OF all other remedies white Its curative
properties increased entold 1t is positively the
greatest medical triumph of the age.
Each package contains Dr. Sanford's Improved In
haling Tube with full directions for its use in all
cases. Price $780, For ale by all wholesale and
retail druggists throughout the United States
WEEKS & POTTER, General Agents and Whole
sale DRUGGISTS. Boston.
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Cry CLERKS OFFICE. !

H. 1. ROBINSON, City Clerk.
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Kiarsarge School far Rows

NORTH CONWAY, n. H. The Next Quarter
~ Commences September q. For partjcu-
lars or admission address
wtt2t FREDERICK THOMPSON, Principal
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PORTLAND &WORGESTER line
Portland & Rochester IL. IL.
DECEMBER 5, 1876.

,z,--,-zzz-. Trains will rum as follows
ENT@7 Leave Portland at 80 a m,
30, $50 and 600 p m.
= 80 A. M. Accommodation for Worcester. Ar
rves at Rochester at 9.55 a. M, connecting with
Eastern and Boston & Maine Rairoads9 At
Nashua II Al a. M, Lowell 1215 p. M,
boston LIS p. M, Aver junction l2.40 p.
m, Fitchburx LIS p m, and Worcester
at 2.1O p. M, connecting with trains South and
West.
$50 p. WI. Steamboat Express through to
New London without change. Con-
meets at Rochester for Dover and Great
Falls at Epping for Manchester and
Concord at Nashua for Lowell and
Boston, at Aver junction for Fitch.
burg and the West via HOOsac Tunnel
Line, at Worcester with Boston g. Albany
Railroad for New York. at Putnam with
boston & Philadelphia Express Line'' for
philadelphia, Baltimore and WASH
iugt6n, at New London with Norwich
Line Steamers, due at Pier No. 40, North
River New York, at 800 a. m.
$50 II. M. Mixed Train for Rochester.
$40 r. M. Local for (sOrham.
Trains leave Rochester at 100, *1115 and t1.45
H. arriving in Portland at 9.35 a. M, *1.2O and
1910 p. IN.
Leave Gorham 800 a. M, arriving at Portland $40
a. m.
mixed.
steamboat Express stops only at Sprngvale. AL
fred, Saco River, Gorham, Saccarappa and West.
brook m akng close connection with through trains
of Maine Central and Grand Trunk Railroads.
de4dtf j. NJ LINT, Supt.
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Portion all Earth.
MORNING STREET AND EASTERN
PROMENADE SEWER

Beginning at point in the centre of Morning
street and ATS feet norhwesterly from the north
west line of Promenade; thence southeastery
through centre of Morning street, distance of 45
feet to northwest line OF Promenade; thence on a
of Morning street and centre Promenade; thence
southwesterly through centre of Promenade a
$685. feet.
The sewer at pcint of beginning is 9 feet deep,
9 feet deep at line of Promenade, feet deep at
southwest line of Morning street, and feet deep at
terminus. Cement pipe 10 inch.
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HOTELS.
HOTEL DIRECTORY.

Embracing the leading Hotels in the State, at which
the Daily PRESS NAV always be found.
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GEORGE p. ROWELL q CO..
ADVERTISING AGENTS

FOR ALL THE LEADING NEWSPAPERS,
Dealers 10 Printing Materials Of every description
Type, Presses, etc.
Office No. IL Park Row, New York.
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Eastern Railroad,
OCT. 9, lS76.

PASSENGER TRAINS leave Portland
for ScarbOrO'. Sac0, BiddefOrd, Ken
nebunk. Wells North Berwick, sOnth
Berwick, Conway Junction. clio {,
Kittery. Portsmouth, Newburypert,
salem. Lynn, Chelsea and Boston ut
900 a.. m, arriving in Boston at 40 p. m.
saco, Biddeford. Kennebunk, Kiitery,
Forfsmouth, HamPtons, NewburypOrt,
Salem, Lynn, Chelsea and Boston at
800 p M, arriving in Boston at 73O p. 10, In
season for New York and Western connection.
Pullman Parlor Car attached.
500 p. m. Biddeford accommodating train.
Returning, leave Biddeford at 90 a. m.
Night Express with Sleeping Car, for
Koston at 2.l5 n. M, every day Except
Mondays.l
RETURNING,
Leave Boston at z 30, 1890 and Mt 500
p. M, meeting with Maine Central
and e. 4 N. A. Railway fer ~. } ohm
and Halifax. Pullman Sleeping Car attached
Through Tickets to all Points South and West at
owest rates. Pullman Car Tickets for Seats and
Berths ut Ticket Once
Passengers by this line avoid all change.
oc9dtf GEO. BATCHELDER. Supt.
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GEMS OFF GERMAN LIFE

IN ~ 4 L oIO.
TlHE above sent to any address on receipt of 10
Il cents and stamp. GERMAN NOVELTY co.
W2m1 Boston Mass.
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SANFORD'S
CURE
For CATARRH

HAS worked revolution in the treatment OF
IL Catarrh. 1t has demonstrated beyond all doubt
that this disease in its severest FORMS curabes
and that comfort and happiness may be made to
follow years of misery years of suffering by per-
sstent use of it. The method of treatment Original
ted by Dr. Sanford viz the local and constitutional
by remedy prepared by distation, is the only one
ever offered to the public that will bear the test of
time.
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COASTING IN THE STREETS.

CITY MARsHAL's OFFICE
Portland, Dec 81, 1876.
rTNHE following streets have. been designated on
Il which boys can coast with sleds during the
winter. and none others. If detected in coasting
other public Streets the penalty OF the law will
be enforced.
On Mayo street.
On Fox, from Washington to Back Bay.
On New High, below Cumberland street.
On Mellen street.
On Pleasant to Centre street.
On Atlantic to Fore street.
On Fore from Atlantic street.
On Grove, from Congress to Portland street.
On Clark, from Salem to Summer street.
dec23dtf c. X. BRIDGES, City Marshal.