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Falls.
October is one Of the most delightful months
OF the year for pleasure travel, and in recogni-
ton of this fact Messrs. Raymond and Whit
comb have planned one of their choicest excur-
sions Of the season to take place early next
month. Niagara Falls is to be the objective
point, and the party is to travel to and from
there over the picturesque Hoosac Tunnel
route in The most luxurious manner in Pull
man cars. This promises to be the grandest
excursion of the year. w. Raymond 240
Washington street, Boston, will furnish de-
scriptive circular.
For Asthma, Neuralgia, Rheum atism and
all Lung troubles use the Pine Hygienic Mat
tress Price So, SO and $40. ]. II. Gaubert,
Manufacturer aud Proprietor, BOB Middle
Street, Portland. may27dtf
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PORTLAND ACADEMY.

TEvHE Fall term begins SEPT. rs, 1854, at
a. the Rooms in Motley Block. over Owen, Moore
& Co.'s store. There will be two courses Of study.
Classical and Business course for pupils Of both
sexes. For particulars enquire of
MISS ETA A. FILES Principal,
173 Oxford Street. corner of Stone Street,
selO DIV
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Land on DanfOrth and Park St
BY AUCTION.

WE shall sell on TUESDAY, Sept. 16, at 3 o'clk
w p. M, lot of land on Park street, Nos. Al to
%, adjoining Hon. Geo. F. Talbot's homestead,
about III feet.
Also land Nos. 100 and 102 Danforth street, adj
joining said homestead about As feet in the street
and extending back about LAB feet
Sale absolute and positive to close an estate.
F.O. BAILEY IL CO., AuctiOneers.
sep1O div
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Plumed Knights OF Ward Three.
There will be a special meeting THIS EVENING,
at 7 80 O'Clock. All are requested to be present.
GEO. A. DOW, Capt. Comd'g.
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ADMINISTRATORS Sale.

DURSUANT to License from the Honorable
Il Judge of Probate of Cumberland County /
shall sell at public auction on the premises unless
the same be sooner disposed of at private sale at
O'Clock p. m, on the 4th day of Oct. 1884, the
homestead farm of John II. Snow, late Of Scarboro,
in said county, deceased consisting of about 20
acres with the buildings thereon.
Also, at the same time and place, wood, and tim
Der lot containing about thirtytwo acres situated
the west side of the old Blue Point road the
farm of Thos. Seavy. And small wood and timber
lot containing about three acres, situated on the
north side of Ross road in Old Orchard Terms made
known at time of sale.
sep4d1awTh3w HOWARD SCAMMAN, Admir-.
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Miss MOuntfOrt's School.
Fall Term will commence Monday, Sept. 18th.
Pupils received at any time during the term. For
further information apply at 104 India st.
sep11 TS&T2w
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ChandIer's Band Concert.

Chandler's band viii play the following pro
rra .,raa in Daring Parl this ayaninn.
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EVENING EXERCISES,

An audience which crowded all possible &C.
commodations which could be furnished, was
in the church at the opening of the evening
exercises. DR.. Hill and the venerable DIR.
Carruthers were unable to attend and sent
messages of regret. Rev. Mr.. Wright invoked
the divine blessing at the opening OF the meet
ing. Edward Gould, Esq, of this city then
made few remarks on some of the former
members of the church, and spoke eDcourag.
ingly of its future. He was followed by Rev.
DR.. Chickering who spoke tenderly and
eloquentIy for few moments on some of the
old pastors and members of the church with
whom he had been personally acquainted
Rev. Messrs Wright, Bayley and Daniels fol-
lowed, and presented the greetings and con-
gratulations of their respective churches.
After the exercises were concluded Dr. Warren
stepped forward and requested the audience to
be seated for o moment. He then in fitting
terms presented to the pastor, Rev. e. A. Har-
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A Special Raymond Excursion to Niagara
Falls.

Furniture, Piano, Carpets, &c.
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The church was well filled when the after
noon exercises began After singing, Rev. Fl.
II. Osgood read as Scripture selection, the
l06th Psalm, and DR.. Warren followed fin
prayer. Rev. E. "A. Harlow, the present pas
tor OF the church, then read carefully con-
sidered historical sketch of the history of the
church since its foundation. We present the
following abstract:
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The Pilgrims sought these virgin shores
To find for truth a fitting shrine;
Shut out from proud cathedral doors
They planted here sacred vine.
hundred years had rolled away,
And high priest and weakling king
No longer held that potent sway
From which the church was laDguishing
When to this height our fathers came,
To worship God with hearts sincere,
And on this altar lit the fame
Kept sacred to this later year.
Wen consecrate anew to-day
The work our fathers here began,
And for the zeal and courage pray
With which they wrought for God and man.
With us as with the fathers old
May Israel's God forever bide,
And the Good Shepherd lead this fold
Through pastures green sweet streams beside.
Then pureness shall with peace be crowned,
And all the darkness quenched in light
And earth for us be hRllowed ground
Sacred to Love and Truth and Right.
Thus shall the 'Church Triumphant" reign,
Whose members dwell in sweet accord,
And join to swell the glad refrain
OF praise to Him We own as Lord
When the reading of the poem was ended
hymn was snng and Rev. DIR. Chickering
Of Washington, D. c., pronounced the benedic-
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sun-................,.........,............72.oo


This place is located 200 miles southwest of
st. Louis, and is reached from the East via ST
Louis and the Missouri Pacific Railway to War
saw, our nearest railroad station, or via ST.
Louis and Missouri Pacific Railroad to Yer
sailes, Mo-, from which point the railroad is
being built in this objection. The distance
from the railroad to the springs is accomplished
in four-hours' drive over and through the
picturesque scenery of the Ozark Mountains
The elevation of this place is go feet above the
sea, on the northern slope of the Ozark Noun
tains, and in a climate that is not governed by
the days in Summer bright and warm, but the
nights cool and pleasant, and yet from the
changes of MONDAY sun to the nights cool
air comes neither discomfort nor colds. 1t is
eminently a climate for our veterans who are
suffering from wounds and impurity of the
blood.
Prof Geo. E. Walton, NJ D., of Cincinnati,
o., in speaking of the water of this place, says:
find that in the ingredients of iodide and
bromide of potassium and iodide and bromide
of magnesium they are not equaled by any
springs in the world now known. They will
prove exceedingly efficient medicinal agents."
Similar certificates have been received from DIR.
]. B. Moore, of Kokono, Ind, and from Dr. E.
Huntsinger, of Frankfort, Ind, and from many
other prominent physicians from different parts
of the country.
hope the committee viii consider the ad-
vantages of this place, and call and see the loca-
tion and the good qualities for the making of
beautiful and healthy Home for our Nations
noble defenders. - E. w. PENNY, Lieut. Col
both Ind, Climax, Mo.
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She Must Talk.
[Fton, the Arkansaa TrarelIer.l

One of the most annoying faults of the hired
"colored lady" is her persistent disposition to
talk about the affairs of her own family. Some
times, despite every attempta at discouragement
she will begin story, OF which her brother Is
the hero, and keep it up until patience is gray
haired with age. Marinda Napoleon applied to
Col. Wetherall for position of trust in hi:
family. She began to tell him of her honesty
"That makes no difference" said the Colo
mel. 81 don't care whether you are honest OF
not, and you may be reasonably negligent in
the discharge of your duties, but there is one
thing that 1 wish to impress upon your mind. .
whats dat Colonel, case 1 ken do any.
thing?"
81 do not wish you to take me into your
confidence, and tell me about your family.
do not want to hear word about your mother
aud father"
81 Understands, sah."
II viii pay you extra to keep your mouth
shut. Speak when you are spoken TO, and then
merely answer direct questions"
"W'y, sab, des is de place Use been lookin
fur all desc years. 'spizss folks dat is allus
wantin' er pusson ter tain 'em wild eonwersa-
ton, ease er body gets tired. Now, dars my
sister Jane, she's de udder way an"
But you are not to speak of your family"
"Dat's de pint, sab; dat's de pint. / worked
las year fur Mr.. Limson, an de folks KEEP me
er t2lkin' all de time, an mudder she tell me
not ter pay no tentiOn ter de folks"
"Never mind all that. l don't care to hear
anything of your mother. 1 don't want you
to mention your family while you are in this
house."
"Cose yer doesn't, sab, an I doesn't blame
yer er tall. De las word my bruder Henry
said ter me fore / lef' dis mawnin' wuz ter gin
me vice how ter please de white folks. Henry
he's er faberite all down In our neighborhOod
Worked fur ole man Disnukes three years an
woulden't er quit den 'cep de ole man died an
ernuder pusson tuck de place. Henrys de
fines ham wild horses yer cher seed. Dat clay
bank hoss o. Mr.. Anderson's whut wouldn't lei
nobody go in de stable"
Say, Marinda, you"
dts jes' like tell yer. Dar want blessed
soul in de place dat coup do nuthin wild dat
horse, an Henry"
Listen to me- tell you!"
Yes sab. Whut muz yer 'bout to Observes" I"
al told you that wanted to hear nothing
about your family. I see, though, that you
are like all the others. Go on"
"Yas, but Henry he tuck blin' bridle-'
"Stop."
"Didn't yer tell me ter go onf"
Yes, tell you to go on away from here
don't want you"
'Whut yer gree ter hire me fur, denP Aim
my sciety pleasin' ter yer2"
You can't keep your mouth shut, and
don't want you. Leave here
"W'y, yer's de cuisest white pussoR I nebel
seed. Don't kere ter stay heah, lease yer'
sorter common folks, nohow."
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LOGAN'S BLACK MARE.
) Faithful Horse that Once Sared the General,
Life.

"Did you ever hear about Jack Logau's black
marc and how she saved his life once?" in
quired an Illinois passenger who had been in
the great war and hadn't forgotten il, of a
Chicago Herald reporter. Never read of
that2 Well, it's a curious story. was there
when it happened too. and SO ] know it's
straight goods I'm giving ye. In these times
there's SO durn many stories going round you
can't tell what's honest and what amt but
this little incident is fact as sure as Pm sit
ting in this car. II was down nigh Memphis,
where the gnerrillas were pretty thick and
mighty sassy. One day lot of troops was
ordered to cross the river on the transports. A
accommodating squad landed first to look out
for Johnnies, and Logan was the commander of
il. de rode his big black mare that day. Oh,
but she was good one; as quick and smart as
hound and as black and strong as her rider.
The transport that took the squad over lay
close to the shore with long, narrow gang
plank run out TO the bank Soon we heard
firing OF in the woods where Logan had taken
his men, and soon all our boys came running
for the boat as fast as they could come. They
had met an overwhelming force of rebs But
where was Logan? We were all ready to push
the transports of the shore and get away when
someone discovered Logan and the mare was
missing. We waited in breathless silence few
minutes, and was just about ready to give Jack
up as killed or captured, when up among the
trees we caught sight of that marc. And Jack
was on her back, too, her black name and tail
flying in the air, and he with his hat off and
his black hair keeping company with her name
and tail A whole pack of mounted rebs was
right behind 'em, with carbines out and pepper
ing away. We gave one shout, and then held
our breaths. Would Logan be shot right there
before our eyes? II he escaped that and reached
the landing he would surely be killed while
dismounting at the gang plank and walking
aboard. And the mare would be lost. ] cried
when thought Of that hoss falling into the
Johnnies' hands. But you should have seen
her flye She came toward US like streak
with head down and ears laying fat on her
head Jack sat up straight, with both hands
down by the side Of her neck. He never once
looked back st the puas Of white smoke behind
him. Straight for the gang-plank came the
mare like whirlwind. She reached the land.
ing and stacked little, but, would you believe
it (? she came up that gang plank On dead run
and III two seconds stood, with Jack on hel
back, safe behind the cotton bales. The nexi
day that black mare was shipped back 10 Hi
noy. Logan said she was too noble horse Il
be killed by miserable Tennessee gaerrillas.
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The Goat OF the Sea.

[Nantuchet Cor. Of The Kansas city Journall
Just as we were regaining the deck of the
Falcoln the hat of one of the ladies blew off
into the water, falling the distance of 20 feet
away. The sailors were just backing the boat
to get it when shark come out of the water
and seized it, and straw, rose and blue ribbon
vanished in a twinkling 1t was so surprising
and absurd as to cause a general roar of laugh
ter as the bafied sailors struck sayagely at the
spot with their oars.
anything they can get in their months l have
seen them take in glass bottles and tin oyster
cans and chew them up. The shark is the goat
of the sea. / remember down in the Gulf of
Mexico they once caught swelled up shark
and opening him, found two suits of clothes
thatsailors had trailed behind the ship to wash
them. The shark is not such game fish as he
is said to be by good deal.
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The AhrssinIan snldinr.

OF Injuries. the Abyssinian soldiers have
few; smoking is not allowed, and the breaker
Of this rule is liable to lose his nose and lips by
order OF the King. Bot each man carries his
Little tin pot Of snuff stuck into his belt. A
pinch Of this tobacco powder he viii place be-
tween his neither lip and bottom teeth, which
he eventually elects in soluble state, much
after the manner Of a sailor and his quid. a
pair of drawers cut short below the knees and
fastened at the waist, with the assistance Of a
cartridge belt, and a toga or oblong piece OF
cotton cloth, generally with a red center stripe
which acts as waistcoat, jacket, overcoat, and
blanket, are his only wearing apparel. A sword
which he invariably wears on his right side
he draws with his right hand in a very dexter.
Gus way. He is also armed with fowling
piece or rife, siung across his back; in his
left hand be carries his shield, and in his right
a spear, the metal head being sharpened to g
narrow point They are as brave and clever
with the spear and sword as the followers oi
the Mahdi, and better marksmen.
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Ward1 had considerable extent Of bomb-proof
cover, in which about one-third OF the garri-
sons might comf3ftabIy sleep and nearly all
take temporary shelter.
Such were the deYensts Of Washington at the
beginning of 1867 EaEerly demanded when
and Thomas. Grant and, Buen in the West gave
rise to the belief that . sharp, decisive cam
paign would end tie war. they fell into dis
repute. ~
An act of Congrgss appropriating money for
the completion of the dsfenses of Washington
provided that no part pf the sum should be
applied to any work hereafter to be COM
menced.
Gen. Barnard, Chief of Engineers. from
whose elaborate report much of the informa-
tion contained in this article has been obtained,
says:
From the description which has been given it
will be easily recognized that whatever assistance
the works then existing might be able to afford to
an army defending Washington, they were far from
constituting, especially the north fthe Potomac,
q thoroy fortified line. Nor could they, so loose
were their connections effectualy repel raids.
Detached earthworks, with wide intervals and no
connecting lines obstacles could only constitute
points d. dppus for an array giving battle TO an
invader.
The wholesome respect with which they
were regarded by Gen. Lee after the disastrous
termination of Gen. Pope's Virginia campaign,
however, bears unmistakable evidence to the
belief in their strength entertained by the
Confederate spies within the Union lines, who
had doubtless furnished their superiors at
Richmond with plans of the Union defenses.
Inadequate as the forts were for the thoro
protection of the National Capital, no new
works could be undertaken in their sup
port in the face of the prohibitory clause in the
appropriation act of Congress, and the Chief
Engineer, finding himself balked in the prose-
cution, was compelled to appeal to the Secre-
tary of War for relief.
A commission, consisting of Gems. J. G..
Totten, Chief Engineer, q. s. A.; NJ. G. Meigs,
Quartermaster, U. s. A.; w. F. Barry, Chief of
Artillery; John G. Barnard, Chief Engineer,
defenses of Washington, and Geo. w. Cullum.
Chief of Staff to the General-in-C Chief, were ap-
pointed by the Secretary of War Oct. 25, 1862,
!" to examine and report upon plan of the
present forts and suffciency of the present
system of defenses for the City" The commits
sion devoted two months to the study and
personal examination of the system.
To be continued1
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Iodide of Potassium is OF the strongest OF the
minerals used in medicine. and has produced much
suffering in the world. TAKEN for long time and
in large doses it dries up the gs-ic juices irnpairs
Digestion the stoniseh refuses food and the patient
declines IN health and weight Persons with Blood
or Skin Diseases should be careful how they tak8
these mineral poisons, as in most instances the
effect of them is TO almost permanently impair ths
constitution. To take the place Of these poisons
we offer you q safe sure. prompt and pernaanenb
relief from your troubles. Swift's Specific Is en-
tirely a vegetable preparation, and it is easy to
convince you of its merit.
have cured permanently Blood Taint IN the
third generation by the of Swifts Specific alter
Ihad most sgnaliy failed with Mercury and Potash.
+. A TooaIER, W. D., Perry, 6ta-
A young man requests me to thank you for his
of Blood Poison by the use Of your Specihs
after all other treatment had failed
Jos. JACOBS, DRUGGIST, Athens, Ga.
Our Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
free TO applicants.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.,
Drawer 8. Atlanta, Ga.
n Y Office. 15s W. 23d ST., bet. san q 7th AVA
Mention The National TribaRa
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SOLDIERS HOME.
1 Good Location Suggested in Missouri.

To THE EDITOR: see there is to be built
Soldiers Home in the western portion of the
United States. / wish, through the medium
of your paper, to call the attention of the com
mittee on location to this place. as a healthy
place, plenty of good probably the best
water to be found here of any place in the
West. The location is good and easy Of access
from all directions There will be no trouble
to get plenty of good Land ON which to erect
home-plenty Of timber, stone and all kinds of
building material to be had for the hauling
In fact, everything is here to build and make a
beautiful and healthy Home for our veterans.
All the land wanted would. in my Judgment,
be donated. Bubbling springs of pure and
living water break forth on all sides. There is
no better water anywhere and probably not
more healthy place can be found, where every
thing is SO handy.
/ came here for the benefit of my health last
March, and now have better health than /
have had for the asteight years. We have no
railroad here yet, but one is built to within
30 miles of Us, and viii in all probability be
built to this place in the very near future.
The following is theanalysis of the water at this
place, as given by Prof 81. W. Wiley, U. 8.
chemist:
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In these days, when some Of the strong bank
ing houses have been obliged to suspend, it is
important TO know the grounds of confidence
Of those that are doing our business. We invite
attention TO the card Of Preston, Kean & Co.,
ia another column. We have seen list Of the
securities that they offer, many Of which are
believed TO be az good as those of the q. S.
Government and with considerably higher in
terest. We have known this banking house for
some IS years Ia their handling Of municipal
bonds during all this time no one has ever lost
cent by them. They viii send fnll list OF
securities TO parties desiring to invest. We
commend this banking house as entirely worthy
Of confidence in the transaction of any business
committed TO them They deal IN Government
Land Warrants and Land Scrip
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A School Item.
TFrom the Teras siftings.I

IFTonl the 1e1ds s.fttngs.
Col. Percy Yerger could not understand
why his son Tommy did not want to go back
to school on Austin-avenue. Perhaps the fol-
lowing conversation between Tommy and his
teacher the day previous had something to do
with it:
81 can't understand why you, big boy,
should fight that little fellow, said the school,
mann TO Tommy, who had pounded small boy.
Well then, why,do you meddle with things
you don't underestimate, replied Tommy, as
he passed out through the open window.
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How Their Quarrel was Settled.
[From Our Society journal

guest entering hurriedly, surprises man
and wife flushed, indignant and disheyelled.
What's the matter!" he asks.
Husband (triumphantly)- are settling
as to who is bossl'
Guest" Have you settled it?p
Wife (victoriously} -" We have"
Gnest-" Which is il? q"
Both" Men
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His Credentials.

Yes" said the young man to the Lecture
Committee, !" want to deliver temperance
lecture in your town."
You don't look like a man who has had ex-
perience in drinking" remarked the chairman
suspiciously. Have you ever been drunk
ard?"
II lectured all through heSouth last winter
aud in Florida, where saw swamp snake
fifty feet long. I-o
Parden my curiosity, sir" interrupted the
chairman hastily; when do you want the
hall 2u
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The Uearss was Ready.

from he Utlcd U6Seruer, jug 80.
A curious error, which caused considerable
amusement, was perpetrated by Western
Union operator in Fonda recently. A message
was sent from Syracuse toga party in Fonda to
have good horse apd wagon ready at station
on arrival of train due at $50 p. M, but the
operator failed to get it correct and received it
in the following manner: "Have Georges
hearse at station on arrival of train due at $50
p. M" When the party arrived they were
very much surprised at finding the hearse
waiting to convey them to their destination.