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in fact gives healthy tone to the entire system.
Price, 81.
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movement Of the bowels, give the Improved Family
Cathartic Pills trial. Price 25 cents per box.
Dr. Graves remedies are for sale by Druggists.
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Real Estate.

The following transfers were reported yester.
day in this county:
Westbrook-Lot of land and buildings there
on from Isaac jackson to Frank II. Body.
Gray-Lot of land from George A. Morrill,
to William S. Douglass.
Brunswiok-Lot of land and the buildings
thereon, from Minnie M. Balcome to Isaac S.
Balcome.
Lot of land from John Mariner to Mary P.
Alexander.
R. c. Pencil to Woodbury. Pusifer, one
quarter of three lots of land at Sea Point.
r. G. Pennell to William D. Pennell one
quarter of three lots of land at Sea Point.
r. G. Pennell to George A. Chandler, one
quarter of three lots of land at Sea Point.
fundamentally e. Walker to William
Bickford, lot of land with buildings.
Stephen FL. Staples to Henrietta A. Hooper,
two-fifths part of the chill Pasture" so called.
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Dominion Steamship Line.

Mr.. ED1roR:-In these days when men are
exerting all their energies for the promotion of
their own personal interest, regardless of the
comfort or welfare of others, when we see
real meritI think it but right to make it public,
thereby giving "credit where credit is due"
Therefore beg small space in the columns
of your valuable paper to express my feelings
in regard to the management of the Dominion
Line of steamships, and especially Of the
Toronto" with its gentlemanly and efficient
Having had occasion to import within the
past year, two hundred and forty choice breed
ing animals. which L have done in this ship
without the loss of an ANIMAL except one
twin lamb of few days old, and actually
landing in America three more animals than
were billed at Liverpool, and all in the most
healthy condition. think ought most cheer
fully to recommend this line of steamers to all
who wish for safety and general comfort in
the transportation not only of breeding stock,
but of all live animals.
Truly yours,
H. G. BURLEIGH.
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Oxford County S. j. Court.


Inhabitants of Rumford VS.. inhabitants of Byron
Action for pauper supplies. The question involved
in dispute was the settlement of the pauper. De-
PENDANTS claimed it to be in the town of Salem
Franklin Co., and not in defendants town; alter
fonr days trial jury returned verdict for plaintiffs
roster. Hastings-Hammons
Sarah S. l.. Gray VS.. Ansel Dudley. Action for
10 cords of wood claimed to have been sold on an
entire contract Defense-never purchased the
tho whole amount, only SO much as could be sold;
no acceptance or delivery of more. Jury disagreed,
standing four for plaintiff and eight for defendant
: Wilson-Swasey. Foster.
Sarah S. L. Gray VS.. Thomas r. Day. Action for
money had and received. Plaintiff claims she let
defen liant have $50, at various times in 1872 to
look up testimony in case in Court, pay witnesses
&C.. and that he has not accounted for it, Defense
that It has been wholly expended and receipted in
full in 1874.
Verdict for defendant.
SWasev-Wilson. Foster
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Golden Circle MINING Co.

AT the annual meeting of the Golden Circle
Mining Company, yesterday morning, 56,667
shares were represented. The reports of the
secretary and treasurer were read and adopted.
Several amendments to the bylaws were passed
unanimously. The following officers were
elected:
Secretary and Treasurer-Amos S. King.
Directors-George Gilman, Amos S. King.
Thomas o. Winslow, John NJ Mitchell, Chas,
S. Bickford, Elias Chase, Foster E.. Swift.
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STATE NEWS.
ANDRosCoGGIN COUNTY

ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY
The Odd Fellows of Lewiston and Auburn
are making arrangements for grand celebra-
ton on the 18th Of April, the anniversary of
the introduction of the order into America.
There will be parade of four Odd Fellows
Lodges and two Encampments, with Johnson's
and Glover's brass bands. Then there will be
a reception and other exercises at City Hall in
the evening.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
The annual report of New Gloucester shows
that the expenses of the town for the past year
were $40, 427, and there is a balance in the
hands of the officers of $1542. The schools
have been generally successful.
KENNEBEc COUNTY.
Prof. Mathews of Chicago has presented
Colby University with $40 valuable volumes.
Mr.. r. o. Robins, formerly of the Dexter
Gazette, has assumed charge of the editorial
department of the Waterville Sentinel.
OXFORD COUNTY.
At the Fryeburg town meeting Hon. G.. B.
Barrows, D. r. Hastings, A. f. Lewis, DIR.
Bradley and Col. James Walker, were ap-
pointed committee to collect facts, records
and documents for history of the town. Any
one having facts or matter for such work will
communicate with the chairman.
YORK COUNTY.
Alfred has paid off its debt and has $1,000 in
its treasury. This year it appr0priates $1150
to the support of its common schools and $3.50
for its high school,
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Saccarappa.

One of the largest audiences ever assembled
in the Congregational church was gathered
there on Monday evening to listen to a concert
given by home talent. 1t was the eighth and
last entertainment in the Saccarappa lecture
and concert course. The vocalists of the eve
ming acquitted themselves admirably, and
each soloist won a deserved and enthusiastic en-
CORE The instrumental selections as rendered
by the several performers were each in its way
excellently executed. and all were heartily APP
pladed and encored. 1t was as whole very
pleasing and successful entertainment.
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Personal.

Oliver L. SanborD, Esq. once quite promi-
nent business man of Portland, died in Aver
Mass, Sunday at the age of 70 years. Mr.
Sanborn was formerly of the old firm of San
born & Carter, booksellers, and was at one
time one of the proprietors of the Argus. Mr.
Sanborn was an energetic man and acquired a
competency in business He removed to New
York some fifteen or twenty years ago and
afterwards to a farm in Aver, where he died.
Among the recent graduates from the col
lege of physicians and surgeons at Baltimore
arc l.. ID. bennett, of Buxton, and Leonard L.
Laid, Of Saco. Mr.. bennett is graduate of
Harvard class of 70.
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Nav DaV.

Bosworth Relief Corps have in rehearsal the
exquisite spectacular, musical and floral drama
entitled "Queen Of May and Queen of the
Fairies" This drama was first produced at the
convent of the Sisters of Notre Dame, Cincin-
natl. 1t has been performed at but one other
school, the st. Marys Academy, Baton Rouge.
La. The drama was written by the principal
OF the academy, Miss M. Victor. 1t will be
produced in City Hall April 50 and May 2.
Fifty persons are required to produce the
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A Steamer in Distress.

A despatch to the Associated Press says: The
steamship Jeranos reports that on the 9th in
slant, $50 miles east of the banks of New
foundland, she passed three masted steamer,
with black funnel, disabled, with another
steamer near. Signals were made by the Jer-
amos but not answered. Capt. Carson of the
Jeranos states that both vessels were three
masted and both had black painted tunnels.
The disabled steamer, he thought, was one of
the Lake line, belonging to the Canada Ship
ping Co., and trading during the winter
months between Liverpool and Portland, and
the steamer that was trying to get her in tow
appeared to be one of the Anchor line boats.
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Portland & Rocbestar

The corporators of the new Portland &
Rochester railroad have met and organized by
the choice of George p Wescott president.
and William III. Conant treasurer.
Messrs. Il. o. Conant of Portland. and TT
Chandler OF New Gloucester, wore elected as
sistant corporators.
The annual meeting for the election of Off
GERS will be held in October next.
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Mr.. Dalton'S Lecture.

The lecture by Mr.. Dalton in the Mechanics
course this evening will discuss such practical
questions as technical education and schools,
the principle of participation in profits and
mutual insurance; hence the lecture cannot
fail to interest journeymen as well as master
mechanics, builders and all engaged in in
dustrial pursuits, whether as contractors or
workmen. These lectures are free to all.
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Art.

AT Stubs Brothers, on Temple street, may
be seen set OF very fine engraviDgs illustra-
tive Of the "Senses," published BY Miethke,
OF Vienna. They have also received the en-
cravings from Coomans pictures of "Poesy"
and MUSIC and Boughtons ago of Gal
laptrv
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CITY AND VICINITY.
new ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Musical Soiree-Prof. NJ. Saucier.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES,
DIR. Fitzgerald-1.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,
Kid Gloves-St1dley.
for tne Chlldren's BALM. G. Palmer
lnoia st. Uniyersalist Church.
For sale.
For rens-F. j. Sawyer
Salesmen wanted
Partner wanted
For sale at Gorham
Notice-Geo. W. Rich
Permanent cure of Catarrh-Rey. r.. p Cb;lds
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Fire on Tate Street.

Yesterday morning fire was discovered in
the front room in the second story of the two
story frame dwelling owned by Elias Chase
situated on Tate street, and occupied by
James E. Graney, and in the lower story by
another family. messenger was sent to
Steamer SIS house and the hose carriage run
down and the fire extinguished. 1t caught in
a sofa and that piece Of furniture was burned
and the room somewhat blistered How the
fire caught is unknown. Mr.. Graney had no
insurance. His loss will amount to about $25
Forty.five dollars repaired the injury to the
house. It was insured with Rollins & Adams
in the ROYAL for 81 00O
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MONTGOMERY Guards.

At the election Of officers of the Montgomery
Guards held last evening, Col. j. Marshall
Brown presided. The following were elected:
Captain-T. E. Hartnett
LIST Lieut.-John j. Lappip.
I'd Lieut.-Wm. G. McCallum.
Capt. Hartnett and Lieut. Lappin, as first
and second Lieutenants respectively, have for
a long time shown themselves capable officers.
In their promotion we believe the Guards have
done wise thing, and we have no dobbt that
Lieut.. McCallum will prove valuable addi-
ton to the list of officers the Guards have pos
Sessad
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TOWN ELECTIONS.

Pownal.
Moderator-C. S. Snow 3D.
Clerk-Seth Stetson Cd
Selectmen-Seth d. Stetson d., Arthur NoyeS
(Gr), n. Dyer (Gr.)
School Committee-C. S. Snow Cd
Town Agent-C. S. Shown 3D.
Constable and Collector-Benjamin True QR)
Biddeford.
At the supplementary elections in Wards and D
yesterday there was again no choice for Ward Off
GERS Another election will be held todey.
Minot.
Moderator-Stillman Shaw.
Clerk and Treasurer-W. B. Buchanan.
Selectmen-Gideon Bearce, P. r. Cobb, N. P.
Downing.
Supervisor of Schools-T. E. limerick
All Republicans.
North Berwick.
MODERATOR. II. Hammond.
Clerk-H. S: Kidder.
Seiectmen--stephen Ford, I'd, Charles W. Chase,
VIM. b. Littlefeld.
Treasurer and Collector-John johnson.
Supervisor of Schools-Frank U. Johnson
All elected on the Greenback ticket
Poland.
Moderator-David Dunn.
SeectmenNV. p. Warehouse, 0. S. Keene, A. G.
Thurlow.
Treasurer. Lana.
Supervisor-B. M. Furnald.
Town Agent-V. P. Waterhouse.
All nominated at a Republican caucus.
Acton.
Moderator-Asa F. Horn.
Clerk-Paul Sanborn.
Selectmen-Wm. H. Langley, George L. Prescott,
Samuel h. Garvin.
Supervisor-Samuel G8rvin.
Agent-Melvin Sanborn.
Auditor-C. N Brackett
All Republicans, by 15 to 81 majority.
Wells.
Moderator-George Goodwin.
Clerk-AlonZo X. Trip.
Howard w. Littlefeld.
School Committee-Howard w. Littlefield
Agent and Auditor-Geosge Getchell.
All Republicans elected by 80 majority.
limerick.
Moderator-Ira S. Libby.
Clerk-F. w. Libby.
Mason.
Treasurer-Joshua Holland.
Collectors. H. Furlong.
Agent-James Lord.
Auditor-James Fl. Brown.
All Fusion.
Newfeld.
Moderator-C. E. Pinkham.
Clerk-R. G. Holmes.
Selectmen-Ai @. Mitchell, j. P. Wood, A. X. P.
Davis.
School Committee-C. L. Wentworth.
Treasurer-E. H. Symes.
Agent-D aniel Dam.
All Republicans except Wentworth, who had a
majority of 5. The Republican majority for Mod
orator was 20.
Sanford.
Moderator-A. X. L.. Beadell.
Selectmen-Enoch F. Lord Moses Jefferson,
James L. Trip.
Supervisor-Asa Low.
Treasurer-Charles o. Emery.
Agent-Porter Hobbs
Auditor-George E. Allen.
All Fusion. by 225 to LA.
Shapleigh.
Clerk-E. A. Moulton.
Selectmen-Edmund Goodwin, Amaziah Little
field, John H. Garvin.
School Committee G. Garvin, George w.
TraftOn Edwin A. Moulton.
Treasurer and Collector-Bradford Pitts.
On test vote the Republicans scored IT, the
Greenbackers 81 and the Democrats 40.
Parsonsfeld.
Moderator-J. F. Dearborn.
Clerk-H. Lorin Merrill.
Selectmen-Robert Merrill, David M. Parsons,
Luther Neal.
School Committee-E. w. Moulton, A. O. Moul-
ton.
Auditor-Chase Boothby.
Winthrop Tuttle.
Agent-Eben Foss.
Illusion. The Democratic and Greenback par
ties united The largest number of votes thrown
for the Fusion nominees was 121, for Clerk; aver
age number IT. The Republicans had no ticket and
only voted for one selectman. At that time they
threw So votes.
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Death of Daniel Gill.

Mr.. Daniel Gill, an old and we'll known cit
izen, died at his residence at Ito o'clock this
morning, after an illness of two years. His age
was IA years and months. For forty-three
years he was engaged in business as a victualler
on Moulton street. He was one Of the orig
inal members of Maine Lodge, I. o. O. F., a
member of the Aged Brotherhood and a COM
municant at Casco street church. He was a
man upright in all his dealings and was re-
spected by all WHO knew him. He leaves two
sons, William l.. L. and George, the latter a
member of the police force.
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Municipal Court.
BEFORE ,IunGE KNIGHT

John CULVER and John Murray. Intoxication.
Fined SO and costs.
Frank McGlinchy. Intoxication. Fined SIS and
costs.
Patrick Foley. Assault. Fined So and costs.
Catharine Flaherty. Hogs at large. Fined IS
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Forty years experience Of an Old
Nurse. MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING
SYRUP is the prescription of one of the best
female physicians and nurses in the United
States, and has been used for forty years with
never-tailing success by millions of mothers for
their children. 1t relieves the child from main.
ores dysentery and diarrhea gripping in the
bowels, and wind-colic. By giving health to
the child it rests the mother. Price Twenty
five Gents a bottle noy27SMWSswfmo
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Yesterday as a Mr.. Boothby who drives a
team for Mr.. William Deehan was unharness-
ing refractory horse in shed ON CONNER
cial street. the animal struck him terrible
blow in the stomach with its hind feet. Mr.
Boothby was taken at once to his home on
Bracket street.
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Falmouth Encampment Anniversary.

Falmouth Encampment Anniversary.
Falmouth Encampment, No. IL, L. o. o. F.,
celebrated its fourth anniversary at Odd Eel
lows Hall, in Harrington Block, last evening.
The hall was filled to overfowing. Asa l..
Ames G. p, made the opening address, in
which was incorporated several interesting sta
tistics. The number of members at the pres
emit time is 1853, of whom the average age is
26 years. Thirty-fve Patriarchs have been re-
lieved during the past four years. and 372
weeks benefits have been paid, which, lat five
dollars per weeks, gives $3.50 the total amount
paid for benefits. The par value of invested
funds is 5000. Only one member has died
since its organization, and the encampment
ranks fourth in the State in membership and
invested funds.
The published programme was carried out in
every part and elected much applause The
select readings by Mrs. Emma Moseley, cornet
solos by Mrs. F. A. Bent and violin solos by
Miss BERTHE g. Webb were heartily encored, as
were also the quartette by Misses Clark and
Pencil and Messrs. Thurston and Shaw and
the solos by Miss Milliken and Mrs Morrison.
Miss Alice Hatch performed difficult piano
SOLO OF ner own compOSltlOn. MIR. IL. kotZSch-
mar acted as accompanist most acceptably.
New Books.
The following new books have been received
at the Public Library the past week:
29555-Divine guidance, Gail Hamilton,
Dodge.)
thanksgiving in Massachusetts,, Thoreau.
25167-Arctic travel, Hayes.
313. 12-New nobility, Forney.
1895 Insight, LIE Conte.
1920 17-Fly fishing, Stevens.
1927 .26-History of English Bible, Moulton
15322-Demonology and Devil-lore, Con-
way.
34132-Mt. Vernon Chapster, Me-, (Masons)
Berry.
$3.50 20-Heart and its functions.
2022. 15-Past in the present, Mitchell.
What is civilization? Mitchell.
2529.4-Brenton Folk Blackburn.
123.16-Wayward partner, Josiah Aliens
wife (Holley.)
1894 23-Physiology, Foster.
2919.13-Joseph Butler Sketch of Collins.
324S.5-King's missive, &c, (poems) Whit
tier.
2431.12-Prehistoric Europe, Geiksi
Reference-Art Journal, new series, Patter-
son & Co., pub.
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Why has White Rose on a golden
Tyre been adopted as trademark by J. & E.
ATKINSON? Because their Toilet Preparations
have become so popular that they are extern
sively counterfeited mb16W&S
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THAT slight Tickling in the Throat and dis
position to slight Cough may be the precursor
of years of suffering unless you take DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup, which never disappoints Price
% cents.
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DR.. o. Fitzgerald.

ehe man who makes so many wonderful cures.
will visit Portland, Falmouth Hotel, Tuesday,
the I'd, for one day only, and will examine all
who may call on him, free Of charge.
mh16 a+d
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KEDUcTIoN in price of canned goods. The
best goods less than wholesale prices.
mhl5dtf w. L.. WILSON g. Co
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BLUE Pink and Lavender Hose, Ladies'
extra long, full, regular made, for 45 cents at
fItzgerald's 534 Congress street. mh15dtf
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ALL THE RAGE.-Now open and offering at
fltzgerald's 534 Congress street, a fine as
sortment of Metallic Buttons. mh15dtf
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hEMHANTs.-Yard wide Irish web Linen
from 3 TO 30 cents per yard at Fitzgerald's
53a Congress street. mh15dtf
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PeakeS Island Notes

There was large crowd in attendance at
the Peakes' Island masked ball on Monday
evening, and most enjoyable time had.
Messrs. Richardson, Tyler and Cannon of
Chambers Band furnished the music Little
field, the Portland costumer, had been liberal
ly patronized, and as result the grand march
showed some brilliant, pretty and many comic
costumes. Prominent among the characters
assumed were those of Greek and Indian
maidens, Night, Darkey Boy and Gal, Next
can, Big Indian, Dick Deadeye, Tom Collins,
Harlequin and Sailor Boy. 1t was rather
warm for dancing and the floor two small for
So large party, but we haven't as yet seen
any who failed to enjoy it.
The old school house, now used for ward
room and public hall, has lately been improved
by having new floor laid the city furnishing
one-half the stock and the Island people the
balance and doing the work The floor was
''christened'' on Monday evening at the bal
masque and duly appreciated
Business is rushing at House Island now.
getting the ''grand bankers painted up, and
fitting them out for an early start. Some of
experiment
During the past week large quantities of
herring have appeared in the bays about Harps-
well, and whales, feasting upon them, have
been seen in Fore Bay, several miles above its
mouth Such an occurrence is very rare, es-
pecially at this season, being some two or three
weeks earlier than usual for these fish to an
| pear on our coast.
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WHAT OTHER MEDICINES have failed to do in
Kidney troubles, and similar diseases, DR..
BULLOCK'S KIDNEY REMEDY, "NE-
PHRETICUM," accomplishes without fail.
giving comfort instead of pain, and healing
and strengthening in wonderful manner 1t
is one of the blessings of the age, and grows in
favor constantly Mar II. saw,
Now open and offering at Fitzgeralds, 534
Congress street, Corsets, warranted whalebone,
for 81, 10 and 80 cents upwards mh15dtf
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Statesmen Wanted
Partner Wanted.

MEN Of ability and experience in the Dry Goods
w business, to travel in New England. Apply
by letter, to BOX 1878, Portland Maine.
March 18th 1881 mar16d2w
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| A PARTNER with four or five hundred dollars,
"A in of the Oldest and best paying establish
ments in the state. Address, PARTNER, Press
Office. mar16d1w*
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JACOB L.. GREEN, President.
JOHN M. TAYLOR, Secretary.
ID. III. WELLS, Asst Secretary.
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FOR SALE AT GORHAM.


FIlHE valuable Hay and Milk Farm, situated "A
i mile from Gorham Village on the road leading
to Fort Hill, and lately owned by Gorham Norwood.
The farm contains 1872 acres, well adapted to hay
or tillage. There is also thrifty orchard of 100
apple, pear, plum end cherry trees. bearing mer-
charitable fruit The buildings consist of twosto-
ry house 4Ox32 f., one and one-ha story ell 7Ox18
repair. For further particulars enquire of Joseph
Ridlon or John G. Card. Gorham, Me. mh16eod2w
FOR RENT FROM a. APRIL ,l ~, AsstOrs.
centrally located Main St., Lockport N. Y; oc-
ted to any branch mercantile trade; low rent; term
years to good tenant. F. SAWYER, Lockport,
N. Y mari 6d6t
Statesmen Wanted.
MEN Of ability and experience in the Dry Goods
W business to travel in New England. Apply
by letter. to BOX 1878 Portland, Maine.
March 18th, 1881. mar16d2w
Partner Wanted.
A PARTNER with four or five hundred dollars,
IA in of the Oldest and best paying establish
ments in the state. Address, PARTNER, Press
Ohlce. mar16d1W*
FOR SALE.
A FIRST-CLASS FAMILY HORSE, six years
"A old, kind, sound and great roadster: a good
saddle horse. Address H. G. c., this office
mar16 d3t*
NOTICE.
TIME books of the Portland Mutual Fishing In
l. surance Company are now open for business,
and we insure all State of Maine vessels engaged in
the cod and mackerel fisheries. For particulars ad-
dress GEO. w. RICH, Sec'y. mar16d1m