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Grapes as Food.

We have on former occasions referred to
the value of fruits as articles of diet, both in
health and in sickness. Grapes may deserv-
eddy clame high rank among fhe fruits in
this respect. They contain considerable
amount of hydro-carbonaceous matter, to-
gather with potassium salts-a combination
which does not tend 10 irritate, bnt, on the
contrary. to soothe the stomach, and which is
consequently used with advantage even in
dyspepsia. According to DR.. Hartsen, of
Cannes, in France, who has recently con-
trihuted an article on the subject to an
foreign medical journal, the organic acids in
the grape, especially tartaric acid, deserves
more consideration than they have generally
received. Their nutritive value has, he
thinks, been much moderated. 1t is
known that they are changed to carbonic
acid in the blood. and possibly careful research
may show that they are convertible into fats.
DIR. Hartsen thinks that they should be rank
ed with the carbohydrates as food. They
have been found a valuable diet in fever, and
the success of the "grape-cures' in the Tyrol
and other parts of Europe appears to show
that they are positively beneficial in other
diseases. No doubt the good results of resi-
dence at these establishments are in measure
to be ascribed to the climate and the general
hygienic discipline adopted. The advantage
does not wholly consist in the fact that so
mauy pounus oI grapes are eaten daily, hut
partly in the fact that other less healthful
things are not eaten and pure air and exer-
else are also important elements in the cura-
tive treatment. But after giving all due
weight to these allied influences we must
allow no small fraction of the beneficial result
to the grapes.
We rejoice, therefore, at the increased cul-
tivation of the vine in this country, and hope
to see it 60 on extending wherever soil and
climate permit. Let every man who can do
it plant centennial grape vine, or score of
vines, beside the centennial tree" which the
papers have been advising him to set out.
He can eat the fruit of the former sooner than
he can sit under the shade of the latter, and
his children will bless his memory for BOTH
Boston Journal Of Chemistry.
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CITY CLERKS OFFICE, I

H. I. ROBINSON, City Clerk.
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Vernin ON Sheep.

DR.. ]. G. Y. Smith said that most of the
preparations offered for Kidding sheep of in
sects have oil for the basis, and he believed
that common oil or lard thoroughly rubbed
through the wool is as effective as any elabo-
rate connection. The insects breathe through
minute orifces in their sides, and any mat
ter which closes these destroys them; grease
will accomplish this, hence his reasoning that
the wool well oiled will eXterminate ticks.
Mr.. Lawrence testified to the fact that
years ago before people had learned to util-
ize it with greater profit, condemned butter
was bought up at low figure and exported
to England for the purpose of rubbing sheep,
whether for ticks or some other disease, he
was not able to affirm.
A member said that smearng or salying
sheep is a custom rarely practieed in this
country. though common in Scotland and
other countries in cold, exposed positions.
This salve is usually made of butter or grease
and tar, in proportions of one part tar to
twelve of grease. The saving may be done
any time after shearing, but it is generally
performed late in October. The object is to
prevent vermin and skin diseases, and to fur
nish additional warmth to the fleeces of
breeds that are deficient in volk. The mix
ture is not required for fne-wooled sheep
EJchdnqe.
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HOTELS.
BOSTON,

BOSTON.
Parker House. School 81. HI. ID. Parker &
Co., Pr0priet0rs.
st. James Hotel-J. h. Croker, PropriJ
etOr.
fremont House, fremont St.-Chapin,
Quincy & Co. PrOprietors.
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Turks Is. %
hhd.(8 bu.) 225 a 2 so
Bonaire. -. 225 q 2 80
lCadiz, du.pd. 225 "a 2 so
Cadiz in bind 1 374@ 1 IS
Liverpool.
Duty paid. 225 a $50
In bond. l 37t@ l rs
Grind butter 20 P box
Liv. fine sack l IS q 2 90
Clover, tb.... 163 a II
Red Top bag 8 90 q 8 %
III. Grass Blu. 225 "a 2 37A
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The Packing Season,


The present packing season has now fairly
opered, and about all the leading houses
around Chicago are engaged in the business
to greater or less extent. The receipts Of
hogs for the first half of the present month
have been about 1000 head less than for the
corresponding time last year. We have no
doubt but the Presidential canvass and cleo
ton has interfered to some extent with the
movement of hogs and packing operations
thus far this season, and then it is stoutly
claimed from various portions of the country
that hog cholera has materially reduced the
supply. Be that as it may, we have been for
some time satisfied that the entire packing
business of the country was in process of
change as to its entire character. The sum-
mer packing business has come to be very
formidable, and we have no doubt Will oper-
ate in the near future so as to nearly equalize
the packing business among all the months of
the year. During the last summer there was
a large increase in this summer packing bus
mess here at Chicago and at all other points
in the country where this business is carried
on. This, of course, has operated to reduce
the natural supply of hogs for the present
regular season good deal below what. we
should have had under other circumstances.
As the case now stands we shall not want
much winter packed meat in the future as in
former years, as the summer packing will
no doubt continue to increase in future.
Meats that are cured in the winter become
very hard and dry, losing all the natural juice
and chiefly on this account the newly cured
meat from the houses that are engaged In the
summer packing is much more popular with
consumers than the hard sailed winter-cured
meat, and as they can now have full supply
of newly-cured meat during any month in
the year it is likely that the winter-cured
meat will, in the near future, be reduced
nearly to the summer standard as to quanti-
ty. 1t is true that the curing of meat in the
winter can be done much more cheaply than
in the summer; but we think the growing
prejudice against the winter curing will more
than Offset the difference in this respect
Dr0uer's journal, Chicago.
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THE FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.
Fence Posts Top.end DOVE.

At discussion at the Centennial Grange
Encampment, l see that many advised set
ting fence posts top-end down, although no
one could give any reason for their lasting
often have arisen in the minds OF the readers
of the Country Gentleman. A study of veg
etabe physiology led me to try several ex-
perimehts, many years ago, to throw light
upon this question. The sap or moisture
goes up in the sap-wood from the roots to the
leaves of trees. l found if the post is butt
end down, the pores are open upward, and
water can 60 up, and thus keep the post
moist between wind and water, which must
cause rapid decay. 1t appeared probable
that the pores were open only upward, and
not downward in the tree. To test this, 1
cut a small maple sapling 1.-TWO inches
through in May, leaving the limbs all on,
and placed the butt-end in a pail of brine.
In 36 hours the leaves were saturated with
this brine, the taste of the salt being strong
At the same time, had cut another maple
sapling, and cut off the top branch, leaving
the rest of the limbs on. After winding a
cloth over the butt end, to prevent evapora-
ton, placed the top end 10 pail of brine,
and allowed it to remain several days, but no
brine had been absorbed at the top end. 1t
the end was immersed in the brine, for if the
bark was scraped, there was not the slightest
taste of salt to be found. This being the
case in the green tree, how much more must
the pores of the dry tree be closed from the
top end downward? have tried many SIM
liar experiments, and think the question
settled that if post placed top end down,
no moisture can ascend from the bottom of
the hole up the post to rot it; but when the
butt end is down, the moisture can ascend
the pores very rapidly if green, and slowly if
dry. Seasoned posts are found to last
much, longer, because the pores are
more or less filled in the seasoned wood.
should also infer that placing the top end
in a down would make more difference
green than a dry post. In pursuance of
the fact that the pores of green timber are
open from the butt to the top, timber has
been often saturated with differerent solutions
to preserve it, by immersing the butt end,
freshly cut, in the solution to be absorbed.
1t will also be noted that burning or charring
the post only closes the pores and prevents
the absorption of water-Country Gentleman
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PROSPECT, CAsCO AND HANOVER
SITS. SEWER.

Beginning at point in the centre of Casco ST.,
l18 IT, northerly from north line of Congress ST..
thence through the centre of Casco St dist nee of
4l35 # to point 25 it south of south line of Cum
berland ST., thence a curve to left, distance of
TIT # to centre of Cumberland ST., thence with
reversed curve distance of 718 it. to point in the
centre of Hanover ST. E it. north of the north line of
Cumberland ST., thence 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 it. east of east line Of Oak St. thence
through the centre of Prospect St., distance of
24O5 IT,, to west line of Casco St., thence with
to left distance of % f., where it enters
brick connection betw cen IL and 15 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 #. south of north line of Pros
pect St is of II in the remainder of 10 in. cement
pipe, laid #. deep in Casco St. and fe. deep in
Cumberland and Hanover SITS. Total length 1928 5
it.
COsG OF sewer S0UI6 IL
City's proportion, two-ffths ........... 2,030 46
Sum to be assessed 3035 81
Area assessed, 164i14 So. it.
Sum to be assessed on portion all ledge.
Area 49,, O6S So. it., Rate per 100 50 1T.
Sum to be assessed on portion all earth
Area 30, 34S So rate per 100 So #, $0.75. 227 GIL
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Chicken Jelly.

Boil pair of chickens until you can pull the
meat from the bones; remove all the meat and
the bones to boil half an hour longer; stand
this in cool place and it will become jellied
the next day cut the meat into small pieces,
melt the jelly and throw it in; then add two ia
blespoonIu,s of Worcestershire sauce, two of
walnut sauce, one tablespoonful of salt, pinch
of powdered mace, cloves and allspice; slice
ten hard-boiled eggs and two lemons, line
large bowl or form with these slices, then pour
in the mixture aud let it stand 10 a cool place
(but not to freeze) The water should just COW
or the chickens when put to boil. This is a
very ornamental dish and keeps for long
while.
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Corrected by WOODBURY. s. MoULToN, Inyestme
Bankers, 81 Exchange st.
SheriH'S Sale.

VVAKEN on execution and will be sold by public
,Sz7 aq9t9 a on the tenth day Of February A. D.
E. P. Oxnard, in Freeport in said County, ali the
right in equity, which Elias H. Day, of Freeport. in
the County of Cumberland, has to redeem the
following described Real Estate situated in Freeport
in said County, to wit: A certain lot of land in
Freeport aforesaid. with the buildings thereon con-
sisting of three-fOurths Of acre of land with a
two story dwelling house thereon, and joining land
OF William Fields, at Mast Landing, so called, being
the same premises conveyed to Elias H. Day BY
Ruth r. Ring. The above premises being subject to
a mortgage recorded in Registry of Deeds Book 379,
Page 272, given by the said Elias H. Day to Ruth Z.
Ring, of Freeport, to secure payment of promis-
sorry note for one hundred and fifty dollars, dated
Oct 8, 1870 payable in two years from date thereof
with interest. l. w. PARKER
Deputy Sheriff.
Freeport, December 20, 1876. w3w1
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THE WORLDS CHOICE.
A CENTENNIAL DECISION.

Competent judges representing the civilized people
of the world, appointed for the knowledge OF partc
ular arts or sciences, convened at Philadelphia for
of the various inventions of mankind, awarded to
the manufacturers OF Benson's Capcine Porous Plas
ter, after careful test and comparison of this
kinds fpasters, the highest and only medal above all
foreign and American competitors, on the ground Of
Its great superiority over other plaster and its won
derful pain relieving, STRENGTHENING, and curative
properties Remember that this decision was made
by tour practical and skilled physicians.
Remember that no nostrum was allowed to be ex-
hbited at the Centennial Remember when you are
suffering from any ache pain that Benson's Cap
cine Plaster Is the best remeiy devised for all
external difficulties. Sold everywhere. Price rs
cents. W. F. PHILLIPS & CO.. Agents.
jail eod&wlm
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State street from sherman to Grant street.
CONGRESS AND IIELLEN STREET
SEWER.

BEGINNING at a point in Congress street feet
nortberiy from the centre thereof, and distant 1913
feet from vest line of State street. the easerly
line OF the passage way between land of heirs of L.
Fitch and f j Rollins; thence westerly through
CONGRESS street feet northerly from and parallel
of Meen stteet; tbrnce with a curve to right dis
lance OF As feet to north line of Congress street feet
through Mellen street on parallel line with, and 4
feet easterly from centre distance of SO feet where
1t enters old Sewer in the centre of Meen street.
Total length 5s5 feet The first 80 feet of Sewer is
Of II inch, the remainder of Is inch cement pipe
laid feet deep at point Of beginning, 1875 feet
deep at east line of Mellen street, Is feet deep at
north line of Congress street, and s5 feet deep at
terminus.
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Attention is called to the following City Ordi-
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 care OF any building or lot of land bOrderng not
more than one hundred and fifty feet any street.
where there is any fOot-way sidewalk SHALL after
the ceaslng to fall of any snow, If in the day time
within three hours and if 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
sum not less than two dollars, more than ten
doars and for each and every hour thereafter that
such tenant, occupant, owner other person. shall
forfeit and pay sum not less than one dollar nor
more than ten dollars. And if such building or lot
should extend more than one hundred and fifty feet
on any street or land, it shall be the duty OF such
tenant or occupant, owner other person remove
such snow from the footway or 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 on any street.
the occupant, and in there is occupant, the
owner, or any person having the of such build
ing or lot to cause such sidewalk to be made safe
and convenient, by removing The ice therefrom, or
by covering the same with sand or some other suit
able substance; and IN such owner or occupant
or other person. shall neglect to do for the space
OF six hours during the day time lie shall forfeit and
pay not less than two than five dollars and
like sum for every day that the shall continue
so encountered.
G. X. BRIDGES,
dec27dtf City Marshal.
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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 therendescIibed
completing the same and tbat the Cty Clerk give le
gal notice of such ment returnabe at the AL
dermens room in Portland on the 18th day of Feb
the same to the City Treasurer for collection and it
is hereby determined that the lots assessed atore
said are benefited by such in proportion to the
rate of such assessment, and that said assessments
do not exceed such benefit do they exceed in the
whole, two thirds of the cost of said sewers and we
deem them just and reasonable
Read and passed.
Attest: H. I. ROBINSON, Clerk.
A true copy,
Attest: H. I. ROBINSON, City Clerk.
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SKOWHEGAN
Sheriff Sale.

STATE OF MAINE
CUMBERLAND, SIS.
SE!ZED and taken on execution, and will be sold
~ by public auction. to the highest bidder. on
SATURDAY, the third day OF February A. D. 1877,
at ten O'clock in the forenoon, at the Sherlf's Office
in Portland. in said County, all the right, title in
terest, estate claim and demand of every name and
nature which Charles e. Stevens, of Portland in
said County, has had, the 18th day of October
A. D. 1876, at two O'Clock and forty-eight minutes IN
the afternoon, being the time of the attachment of
the same the original writ in the action on which
the said execution obtained in and to the follow
ing described Real Estate to wit: certain lot of
land with the buildings thereon, situated in said
Portland, on the Northerly side of Summer Street.
and bounded; beginning one hundred feet from the
corner of Clark and Summer Streets, and running
thence on Summer Street, westerly ifty-on feet to
land of jeremiah Reagan; thence northerly at a
right angle with Summer Street one hundred feet to
the land OF person unknown to me; thence eastery
by said last land forty feet to the land formerly
belonging to one Hasty; thence southerly by said
Hasty's land, and the land of Michael Lynch; one
hundred feet to the point beginnings being the lot
marked ~ on plan recorded in Cumberland
Registry OF Deeds, Book of Plans, No. 2, Page 5,
hereby referred to; said attachment and sale being
made to enforce and complete lien which Hiram b.
Millisen: of Deerine, in said County, has on said
described premises for work done and material
furnished by said Mken to the said Stevens at his
request; said seizure and sale of said real estate,
being subject to all prior and legal claims on the
same, if any.
Dated at said Portland, 2Sth day of December, A.
d. 1876. NJ ADAMS, Deputy Sheriff.
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CITY ADVERTISER ENTS
CITY OF PORTLAND.
Sewer Assessments.
CONGRESS g. CHESTNUT STREET
SEWER.

Beginning at point in centre Of Congress Street
and centre line of lane, between First Parish Church
lot and l. P. Farrington's lot, produced thereto,
thence northeasterly through centre Of Congress
street distance of 1898 feet to point thence
curve to lett distance of 1913 feet to north line of
Congress street thence norhwestery through centre
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 3 feet deep at teri. mus.
The sewer Is of cement Pipe IL inch in Congress
street, and Is inch In Chestnut street.
Sosl VI sewer. .'''.''''' @ooo''o
City's proportion. .................... $10192 20
Sum to be assessed. 2O3S.4l
Area assessed (Front land) 71948 sqr. #.
Back " 1920 g
Rate per 100 sqr, it front land) $2.55 5-100
O. =" Back } LIS
Cost of Cuyert on west corner of
Congress and Chestnut street. ....... 9l.50
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POETRY.
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II Your comments noted, here's my duty
- "a conned them all entries eSsssssass So
10 Alack! that rhymes of "Aetat's'' beauty Ia
g: @k Are food for critics ire.W e~ss ~
sss2es-s& Time was when bowls-o'er flowing too,
NJ Were themes for every chanter, Y:e;ss
i1-1sE And winel was praised all ages thro' :.
- Il .Sed. Temporal mutanturi ..,. -. =
x Archaic all these spirit, merry? "a =
r., SS With this Tll cease to rhyme
eEEa I'm smothered for this Java berry
ss& No doubt before my time.
Ia Have all our thoughts to such as this come?
- That stale is my decanter?
= "Ave, aende cq6ee discum!,'
All. Temporal mutantur'
Portland, Me. Jan.11, 1871.
-SANcHo PEDRO.
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CITY CLERKS OFFICE, I
January f. 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 at
me Aldermans Room in City Building. on THURS
DAY, the 18th day of February next, A D.. 1877 at
y O'Clock p. m when and where all persons dssat-
1shed with the same may appear and object thereto.
Per order, H. L. ROBINSON CITY Clerk
ia15 5tJ
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BRACKET STREET SEWER,
Between Bracket and Spruce streets,

Beginning at point in the centre of Bracket
street, 1U2 eet southery from south line of Bradford
street, thence southery through centre of Bracket
street. stance of 275 feet to poiut 26 feet north
of the north line of Spruce street, where it
old sewer.
Sewer is of 70 inch cement pipe, laid feet deep
throughout.
COSt VI sewer. S3Zl y1
City's proportion. ................. S1O7 80
Sum to be assessed. .....,.....,.., 2I463
Arer assessed, 80 2O7 sboare feet.
Rate per 100 square feet, $O.42 75-1OO