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PORTLAND.
New England Wire Railing Company, T. TOLMAN & SON, Agents,
PATENT WIRE RAILING.
R ESPFCTFULLY invite attention to a new article of patent Iron Railing, manufactured exclusively by themselves, of Wire or Rod Iron, of any desired size, securely fastened in heavy wrought or cast iron posts.
This article is admirably adapted for enclosing cottages, cemeteries, public grounds, gardens, &c., for balconies col- umns, cornice work, summer houses, arbors, arches, veran- dahs, window guards for banks, stores and private dwellings, lattice work, grating for skylights, tree boxes, &c., and in fact for all purposes where iron railing is required.
The comparative lightness, great strenth and durability of the
WIRE RAILING,
the beauty of its varied ornamental designs, together with the extremely low price at which it is sold, are causing it to super- cede the cast iron railing wherever their comparative merita have been tested. It is furnished ready for erection at prices Varying from 35c to $2,50 per lineal foot. For further informa- tion, pattern of designs, &c. , apply to T. TOLMAN & SON, Agents, junction of Middle and Federal Streets.
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INSURANCE.
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE.
THE NEW ENGLAND MUTUAL LIFE IN- SURANCE COMPANY, (Merchants Bank Building. 28 State Street, Boston,) insures Lives on the Mutual Principle. Guaranty Capital, $50,000.
Net accumulation - Exceeding $270,000, and increasing ; for benefit of members present aud future.
The whole safely and advantageously invested.
The business conducted exclusively for the benefit of the per- sons insured.
The greatest risk taken on a life, $10,000.
Surplus distributed among the members every fifth year from
December 1, 1843, settled in cash or by addition to policy.
Premium may be paid quarterly or semi-annually, where desired, and amounts not too small.
Forms of application and pamphlets of the Company, and its reports, to be had of its agents, or at the office of the Com; pany, or forwarded by mail, it written for, post paid.
DIRECTORS. Willard Phillips, (President.) Marshall Wild- er, Charles P. Curtis, N. F. Cunningham, George H. Kuhn, William W. Stone, Peter Wain Wright, Charles Brown, Thomas A. Dexter, William Raymond Lee, William Perkins, Sewall Tappan. Benjamin F Stevens Secretary.
NATH'L. F. DEERING, Agent for PORTLAND.
OCEAN INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital $150,000.
Continues to insure against MARINE LOSSES, NOT EXCEEDING $10,000 On Any one risk. OFFICE, 22 EXCHANGE ST., PORTLAND. Philip Greely, President. H. B. Wright, Secretary.
Insurance Against Fire,
T he HOLYOKE & BOWDITCH COS. OF SALEM, and the CHELSEA & BAY STATE CO'S of CHELSEA, all Mutual Companies, will insure against Loss by Fire, en Houses, Furniture, and Stocks of Goods, on am good terms as any other Safe Company.
ELIPHALET WEBSTER, Agent No. 6, Long Wharf
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INSURANCE.
MARINE FIRE INSURANCE.
The Subscriber is agent for several INSUR- ANCE COMPANIES, whose aggregate Capital is $750,000
all paid up, and invested according to law, and is prepared to issue Policies on Vessels, Cargoes and Freights, against Marine hazards; and all descrip- tions of property against Fire, Risks, not exceed- ing however, $15,000 on any one risk.
All losses of Policies issued at this agency, will be adjusted and paid at PORTLAND, in conformi- ty with the usages and customs of New England.
NATH'L F. DEERING, No. 3 Exchange Street,
Howard Fire Insurance Company. OF LOWELL, MASS. Capital Stock $50,000, with liberty to increase to $200,000. Insure against Hazards by Fire on Real and Per- sonal Property.
John W. Munger, Portland, Agent.
REFFERENCES :- Sanborn & Carter, Portland DIRECTORS. Oliver M. Whipple, Joel .Adams, Stephen Cushing, Elijah M. Read, Emory Wash- burn Joshua Merrill, David Dana, Enoch Hobart, Charles B. Coburn, Sidny Spaulding, Abner W. But- trick, Daniel S. Richardson, Samuel Burbank. FREDRICK-PARKER, Secretary,
OLIVER M. WHIPPLE, President.
American Fizre Insurance Company. PROVIDENCE, R. I., CAPITAL STOCK, $150,000, all paid in and safely investeed-said Co. was established in 1831. J. W. MUNGER, Agent, 105 MIDDLE ST.
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JEWELERS.
BANKS & HATCH,
NO. 72 EXCHANGE STREET,
Have constantly on hand, of their own manufac- ture, an extensive assortment of SILVER, TEA, TABLE, DESSERT, SUGAR, MUSTARD, and SALT SPOONS, which are warranted to be of the very best quality
Also, for sale at the lowest prices, Gold and Sil- ver Lever, Lepine, and common
VATCHES.
Gold Finger-rings, Brest-pins, Bracelets, Pens, and Pencils, Brittannia Ware, Pocket Cutlery, Plated Spoons, Butter-knives, Pocket-Books, Purses and Purse Trimmings, Card Cases, Silver Thimbles, Silver Pencils, Silver, Shell, Horn and Ivory Combs, Spectacles, Fans, Hair-brushes, perfumery, &c.
Also, Gold Foil and Plate, and Mineral Teeth for Dentist's use.
B. & H. are agents for the sale of BLUNT'S CHARTS and BOOKS, and will be constantly sup- plied with the latest editions of Navigators, Coast Pilots, Nautical Almanacs, and Charts of the Amer- ican Coast, West Indies, Bahama Banks, and At- lantic Ocean.
Also, a good assortment of Quadrants, Spy Glasses, Surveyors"Compasses and Chains ; Ship, Boat and Pocket Compasses; Cases of Mathematical Instru- ments, Ivory and Boxwood Sectors and Scales, Ivory and Brass Protractors, Parallel Rules, Gunter's Scales, Tape Measures, Dividers, Bow Pens and Pencils, Ruling Pens, Gauging Rods, Want -Rods, Thermometers, Pocket Spy-Glasses, Pocket Ink- stands, Letter Stamps, &c.
B. & H. pay particular attention to the manufac- ture and repair of SHIP COMPASSES.
Watches and Jewelry, and Nautical Instruments carefully repaired.
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JEWELERS.
OLIVER GERRISH, No. 74 Exchange Street, Dealer in Gold & Silver Watches, JEWELRY AND 12 SPECTACLES, 2 3 6 Pencil and Guard Chains, Y 5 Gold and Stone Pins & Rings, Gold Beads, Silver Spoons, Butter knives, and Thimbles, Plated Cake Baskets, Candlesticks, Spoons, Snuffers, Trays, & Castors, Glazier's Diamonds, Ever pointed Gold Pens, Bo- tanic Microscopes, Razors, Penknives and Scissors, Razor-strops, and Steel Pens, Brittania Communion Ware, Coffee and Tea Pots, Castors, &c.
O. G. offers his stock on as good terms as can be purchased elsewhere.
H. G. QUINCY,
DEALER IN
Watches, Clocks, Spectacles, Fancy Goods and 'Jewelry, ALSO -
BOOKS & ENGRAVINGS,
ENGLISH, FRENCH & GERMAN TOYS, No. 46 Exchange Street, PORTLAND.
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JEWELERS.
N. J. GILMAN, 128 Middle, Corner of Union Street, Gold and Silver Watches, JEWELRY, SILVER SPOONS AND FORKS, Spectacles, Butter Knives, Pencil Cases, Lockets, Thimbles, Gold Pens, Rich Stone & Cameo Pins and Rings, FANCY GOODS, &c.
J. S. FELT,
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No .: 3 Exchange Street, Dealer in Gold and Silver, Lever, Lepine and Common WATCHES, Silver and Plated Tea and Table Spoons. Gold, Guard, Fob and Vest Chains, Gold Beads, Rings, Pins, Pens, and Pencils ; Brittania Ware, Butter Knives, Purses and Trimmings, Card Cases and Trays; Silver Thimbles, Combs, & Pencils, Silver, Plated, and Steel Spectacles, Knives, Ra- zors and Scissors, Violins, Accordeons, Thermome- ters, Spy Glasses, Pocket Compasses, Combs, Brushes and Pocket Books.
Also, a good assortment of Guns and Pistols. N. B. Personal attention given to repairing Watches, Clocks, and Jewelry.
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JOB SAWING.
NOTICE.
To Carpenters, Cabinet Mak- ers, Carriage Makers, Pump and Block Makers, Piano Forte Makers, and others.
The subscribers have leased the premises on Fore St., opposite foot of Chatham St.,
and have fitted up Machinery in the best manner for the purpose of doing all kinds of
Job Sawing
Both circular and up and down.
Also, WOOD TURNING of all kinds, and Trav- erse Planeing, Tennoning, Grooving, Morticing, &e.
Doors, Window Frames, &c., made to order.
Pattern Making of every description. SHIVE SAWING done in the best manner. STAIR BANNISTERS, DOOR, BASE and other MOULDINGS, constantly for sale. I All orders promptly attended to and done in the best manner, and on the most reasonable terms. CUMMINGS & LITTLEFIELD. Portland, 1850.
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LIVERY STABLES.
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C. GILSON & SON, LIVERY STABLE,
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Opposite United States Hotel,
CALVIN GILSON, 3 CHA'S A. GILSON.
PORTLAND.
Where may be found horses in excellent order, safe, kind, and free, and carriages of the most fash- ionable description, always in readiness.
N. B .- HACKS supplied to order.
LIVERY STABLE,
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BABCOCK & WALKER,
NO. 15 TEMPLE STREET,
NEARLY OPPOSITE ELM HOUSE, GEO. H. BABCOCK, A. D. WALKER. PORTLAND.
I Their Stable is furnished with the best of HORSES, and their CARRIAGES and HAR- NESSES are of the latest modern style.
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LIVERY STABLLS.
Fine Horses and Fashionable Carriages, ALWAYS IN EXCELLENT ORDER. May be had at all times at the LIVERY STABLE -OF-
CHARLES SAGER, NO. 85 FEDERAL STREET.
#OG Strangers and others are respectfully invited to call. --
TEMPLE STREET LIVERY STABLE.
BARKER & DINGLEY.
At this well known establishment may be had at all times,
Well trained and excellent Horses, -AND-
Vehicles of the latest Fashion,
IF Customers are respectfully invited to call and see for themselves.
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LAMPS, &c.
ELDEN & RICHARDSON,
Manufacturers and Proprietors of
Marsh's Celebrated Patent Oil, FOR THE STATE OF MAINE. Also, wholesale dealers in
Oils, Lamps, Wicks, Tops, &c. NO. 114 MIDDLE STREET,
PORTLAND, Me., Opposite Foot of Temple Street.
BURNING FLUT D!
CAMPHENE and -LAMPS
Wholesale and Retail, At No. 54 Union Street, Portland, Me. Fluid by the bbl. at Boston prices. This Fluid is of a superior quality, perfectly safe, free from smell and smoke, giving a clear light,and will not separate in the lamp.
S. B. WHITE.
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LUMBER, &c.
HEZEKIAH WINSLOW, LUMBER DEALER,
Lower end Commercial Wharf.
All kinds of LUMBER always for sale, whole- sale or retail.
AUGUSTUS ROBINSON, -DEALER IN- MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS,
Piano Forte Music and Music Books, No. 51 Exchange Street, Portland.
J. R. TILTON, Banner, Military Standard -AND-
ORNAMENTAL PAINTER
No. 16 Exchange Street,-Portland. Banners and Military Standards painted in a neat manner. IF Specimens of his work may be seen at his room.
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MACHINISTS.
Boilers, Steam Engines, &c.
DANIEL FREEMAN,
At the machine shop, opposite the works of the Portland Company, manufactures High and Low Pressure
Steam Boilers and Steam Engines.
Also, the
Patent Nipper Windlass Purchase,
of various patterns, and of the following sizes.
No. 1, Size 14 inches,
Vessels Tonnage, 50 to
75 tons.
2,
66 16
75 to 100
3, 18
100 to 150
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150 to 200
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260 to 300
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500 to 600
8, 28
750 to 1000
BLACKSMITH WORK of every variety, exe- cuted with neatness and despatch, and all kinds of IRON TURNING done at the shortest notice .- CLINCH RINGS for vessels bolts, of various sizes, constantly on hand.
Also, Caps and Spindles, Windlass Necks, Truss- es and Truss Shapes, Clamps, Screws, &c., &c.
1- Orders for all descriptions of work in his line promptly attended to.
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MACHINISTS.
WINSLOW & CROCKETT ENGINEERS, MACHINISTS, AND GASS FITTERS, NO. 235 FORE STREET, PORTLAND.
STEAM ENGINES of any size or patterns, made at short notice. GASS and STEAM PIPE of all sizes, with Valves, Cocks and other Fixtures con- stantly on hand. Circular Saw Shafts, Lathes, Shafting, Pullies, &c., &c., furnished at short no- tice, and warranted to give satisfaction.
FOR SALE, Two Small second hand STEAM ENGINES, with or without Boilers.
BENJ. BROWN,
MACHINIST, ENGINE and BOILER MAKER, Milk, 3d and 4th doors east of Exchange Street, PORTLAND, ME.
Mill Work Made and Repaired.
All kinds of Turning, Screw Cutting and Iron Planing, Wood Work for MACHINERY of every kind.
Turning Lathes, Mill Screws, Screw Taps and Plates, &c., constantly on hand.
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PROVISIONS.
D. M. THURSTON & CO., (Successors to B. Dearborn,) NO. 159 FORE STREET,
-DEALERS IN-
Beef, Pork, Hams, Mutton, Veal, Poultry, Butter, Cheese, Vegetables, and Provisions generally.
D. M. T. & Co., also continue their Victualling Establishment, at the well known stand, head of Long and Commercial Wharves, and that their ta- bles will be furnished at all times with the best the market affords.
Hot Coffee and Refreshments may be had, to- gether with Fruit and Confectionery, at all times. D. M. THURSTON, DANIEL GILL.
Transient Boarders taken at reasonable rates.
WHITING & HANSON, -DEALERS IN
Provisions, Family Groceries, Country Produce, &c., &c.
Are constantly supplied with the best of articles in their line for family use, at the lowest rates.
NO. 296 CONGRESS STREET.
WII. L. WILSON, Family Provision Dealer, No. 380 Congress Street.
The best of Beef, Pork, Veal, Lamb, Mutton, Poultry, Vegetables, &c. in their season, for sale and sent to customers in the city free of expense.
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PAINTERS.
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To Ship Owners and Builders.
TOWNLEY, DAVIS & CO., Plain and Ornamental PAINTERS,
Respectfully invite you to call at NO. 37 UNION STREET, PORTLAND,
and examine specimens of GRAINING, MARBLING,
and all kinds of Painting, which they have been sucessful, by great expense and perseverance, in bringing to a high state of perfection.
Cabins, Sterns, and all parts of SHIP PAINTING, EXECUTED IN SUPERIOR STYLE, And on the most reasonable terms. 21
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PAINTERS, &C. .
JOHN CARR , FORMERLY CARR & CAPEN, (Successor to Wm. Capen,) Sign and Fancy PAINTER, No. 71 Exchange Street.
ILSLEY & ROLF,
House and Ship PAINTERS, AND PAINT DEALERS, Head of Portland Pier, Orders promptly and faithfully attended to, on as good terms as can be had in the city.
PINGREE & DODGE, Nos. 262 & 264, Fore Street, Portland,
Pattern Makers and Wheelwrights, Will give their attention to all kinds of Jobbing, in every department of their line of business, in- cluding
Stove & Machinery Patterns of every variety,
Crooked Sawing and Turning, Model for Patents, Trucks, Express and Job Wagons, made and repaired. Sign Boards, Printers' Cases, Furniture and Quoins.
Also, Moulding Flasks of wood or iron; Match Flasks and Match Boards, with Patterns attached, for iron or brass. All of which will be done to order, on reasona- ble terms.
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PAPER DEALERS.
Wholesale and Retail
PAPER WAREHOUSE.
DAY & LYON, No. 21 Exchange Street,
Keep constantly for sale, a large assortment of all kinds of Writing and Letter Paper. -- ALSO,-
PRINTING PAPERS.
ROYALS, of all sizes and qualities,
DEMI PAPERS, plain and colored, Green Curtain Paper,
Carpet do.
Cloth do.
House and Ship Sheathing Paper,
in rolls, tarred, Visor Board, Cap Board, Band Box, and Paste Board, of all kinds, White and Brown Bonnet Paper, P. O. Wrapping Paper, Log do., Large Manilla do., Trunk and Valise Board, Kentish Cap, and all the varieties of
WRAPPING PAPER; India Rubber Belting, Cement for Belts. SALAMANDER FIRE PROOF SAFES. Blank Books, and Paper Hangings, &c., &c. ILCash paid for all kinds of Paper Stock, such as Ropes, Canvas, Junk. &c.
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PRINTERS.
F. W. NICHOLS & CO., BOOK, PLAIN AND FANCY JOB PRINTERS, NO. 15 EXCHANGE ST., PORTLAND, Having in their office a large, and well-selected assortment of the various styles of
BOOK AND JOB TYPE, ORNAMENTS, BORDERS and SCROLLS, are prepared to execute orders for any kind of
PRINTING,
and to any extent,in as handsome and workmanlike a manner, and upon as favorable terms, as at any other establishment in this city. We are constantly printing
Circulars, Bill Heads, Law Blanks, Bills of La- ding, Bank Checks, Drafts, Notes of Hand, Hat Tips, Labels of all kinds, Notifica- tions, &c., &c.,
specimens of which, we are at all times happy to submit to the examination of our customers. Having added a
SUPERIOR CARD PRESS
to our establishment, we are enabled to perform this particular branch of our business more expedi- tiously than heretofore, in an elegant manner, and at prices which cannot fail to suit.
VISITING CARDS printed at 15 minutes' notice.
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PIANO FORTES-PAINTING.
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CALVIN EDWARDS, PIANO FORTE MANUFACTURER, Corner of Middle and Lime Streets, Near the New Custom House.
Six and Seven Octave Instruments, of style of finish and tone, unsurpassed by any made in the country, constantly for sale.
N, B .- Pianos tuned and repaired, and old Pianos taken in exchange for new.
E. D. GAMMON, NO. 33 UNION STREET, HOUSE, SHIP AND SIGN PAINTER.
Constantly on hand, a general assortment of . Paints, Oils, Varnish, Brushes, and Window Glass. Glazing, Graining, Paper Hanging, -AND-
White Washing, done promptly, neatly and on reasonable terms. OF House 240 Cumberland Street.
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PIANO FORTES, &c.
GEORGE CLARK, No. 101 Federal St., near head of Middle St.
PIANO FORTES,
[ Manufactured of the best material, And unsurpassed in style of finish, action and tone, At His Ware Rooms, No. 101 Federal Street.
Portland Dye House, No. 35 India Street. JOHN S. MILLER,
Silk, Cotton, Woolen and Linen Dyer. Ladies' Dresses, Cloaks, &c., Merino and other kinds of Shawls, dyed fancy colors, and the borders preserved. Also cleaned in the most perfect man- ner, and the fringes crimped, like new.
Periodical Depot. GEORGE MARQUIS, No .: 369 Congress Street, (Next door to the New England House,) Keeps constantly for sale all the popular News- papers and Periodicals of the day. Also, Stationery, School Books, &c.
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PLEASURE BOATS, OIL, OYSTERS.
Charles B. Pettingell,
NO. 81 FORE STREET, Dealer in PROVISIONS and GROCERIES.
PLEASURE BOATS, in excellent order, and furnished with air valves, so as to render them safe under all circumstances, TO LET, for Island or Fishing Parties, and careful and experienced skip- pers provided if desired. Also Lines, Bate, &c.
All kinds of STORES put up for Boating Parties. 0- Strangers who may wish to view the pic- turesque scenery of Casco Bay, or to take a trip to the fishing grounds, may be gratified at any time, by calling as above.
ROBISON & HYDE, DEALERS IN OIL AND SPERM CANDLES No. 17 Exchange Street. PORTLAND.
SAMUEL BURNELL, DEALER IN OYSTERS,
And other Refreshments, under the American House,
261 Congress Street. PORTLAND.
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RAILROADS.
ATLANTIC & ST. LAWRENCE RAILROAD.
STATION FOOT OF INDIA STREET.
PASSENGER TRAINS run twice daily to and from the following Stations, viz : Falmouth, Cumberland, Yarmouth, Junction of Kennebec & Portland Railroad, North Yarmouth, Webber's, New Gloucester, Cobb's Bridge, Junc- tion of Androscoggin & Kennebec Rail Road, Hotel Road, Empire Road, Mechanic Falls, Oxford and South Paris.
A FREIGHT TRAIN will also leave Portland, for South Paris and intermediate stations, and re- turn every day.
The Company will not be responsible for baggage to an amount exceeding $50 in value, unless notice is given, and paid for at the rate of one passenger for every $500 additional value.
The Morning Train from Portland will connect at South Paris, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays with the Stages for Greenwood, Bethel, and Lan. caster, N. H., and for Rumford and Andover.
S. T. CORSER, Superintendent.
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RAILROADS.
PORTLAND, SACO, & PORTS- MOUTH RAILROAD.
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.
Commencing March 18th, 1850.
PASSENGER TRAINS
will leave the Station, Canal Street, daily (Sundays excepted) as follows :
Leave Portland for Boston, at 5 A. M., 10 45 A. M. and 5 P. M.
Leave Boston for Portland, at 7 A. M., 11 A. M., and 4 30 P. M.
The above Trains connect at Lawrence with the Trains of the Lowell and Lawrence, and the Man- chester and Lawrence Railroads.
FARE-To Boston, $2,00. To Lowell, $2,25.
A Freight Train will leave Portland and Boston every day. Freights taken at reduced rates.
The Companies are not responsible for Baggage to an amount exceeding $50 in value, and that per- sonal, unless notice is given, and paid for at the rate of one passage for every $500 additional value.
JOHN RUSSEL, JR. Superintendent.
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STEAMBOATS.
FOR BANGOR.
The Elegant and Fast Salling Steamer GOVERNOR,
Capt. Thomas Rogers,
Having undergone extensive repairs the past winter and having had new Boilers, Carpets and Furni. ture, with ten additional State Rooms, takes her place on the route between Bangor and Portland, to run as follows :
Leaves Rail Road Wharf, Portland, every Monday, Wednes- day, and Friday, at 9 1-2 o'clock, P. M., or on the arrival of the 4 1-2 Train of cars from Boston, for the following places, viz : Thomaston, Camden, Belfast, Bucksport, Frankfort, Hampden, and Bangor.
Returning-Will leave Bangor every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 6 o'clock, A. M., touching as above,
FARES .- From Portland to Thomaston, 81,00, to Camden, $1,00, to Belfast, $1,00, to Bucksport, and Frankfort, Hampden and Bangor, $2,00. Meals extra. Freights taken at usual rates. H. W. EATON, Agent.
FOR BOSTON.
The substantial and fast Steamer JOHN MARSHALL, CAPT. GEO. KNIGHT, will leave Atlantic Rail Road Wharf for Boston, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 7 o'clock P. M., and Central Wharf Boston, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 7 o'clock P. M.
FARE-In the Cabin, $1,00, on Deck 75 cts.
N. B. The J. M., has thirty superior State Rooms for the accommodation of Families, and Ladies, and for a sea going vessel is second to none upon the Eastern waters ; and travelers are reminded that by taking this route, they arrive in Boston in season for the earliest trains, thereby saving the fatigue and expense of a day's travel, (also the night expenses in Boston,) without loss of time.
Freights taken as usual.
L BILLINGS, Agent.
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STEAMER FOR EASTPORT, St. John, N. B., Windsor and Halifax. Commencing Tuesday, 9th April. The new and substantial British steamer
COMMODORE, Brown, will leave Railroad Wharf,
for St. John and Windsor, every TUESDAY, at 94 o'clock, P. M., or on the arrival of the P. M. train from Boston.
Stages will leave Windsor for Halifax on the Commodore's arrival there.
The Commodore leaves St. John for Windsor im- mediately on her arrival there, (and will forward passengers through to Halifax, 45 miles, by Stage,) and leaves St. John for Portland every Monday morning.
Cabin.
Deck.
Portland to Eastport,
$4
$3
Do St. John,
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Do Windsor, .
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Do Halifax,
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A. SOMERBY, Agent, at R. R. Depot.
LYMAN & RICHARDSON, Head of Custom House Wharf, -DEALERS IN. Anchors, Chain Cables, Windlass Pur- chases, Ship Spikes, Cordage, Bolt Rope, Saif Cloth, Twine, Paints, Oils, Varnish, &c., &o,
Also, Agents for the 'Wacimaw Steam Saw Mills,' and can furnish at short notice,cargoes of Southern Pine Dimension Stuff for ships use on the most fa- vorable terms.
P. S .- L. & R. are Agents for Waterman & Rip- ley's "Patent Iron Strapped Blocks, ' and can fur- nish new ships at manufacturers prices.
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SADLERY, HARNESSES, &c.
Sadlery, Harnesses, Trunks, J. W. MANSFIELD, AT SHAW'S OLD STAND, No 177 Middle St., Portland, Manufactures and keeps constantly for sale a general assortment of
SADDLES, HARNESSES,
Trunks, VALISES CARPET BAGS, WHIPS,.
And every kind of
HARNESS TRIMMINGS,
of the latest patterns. ALSO,- - Oak & Hemlock Leather, And a good assortment of Curry-Combs, Brushes, &c., wholesale & retail.
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SADLERY, HARNESSES, &C.
CHEAPER STILL.
If you want A CHEAP HARNESS call on
JOHN ROUNDS,
NO. 168 MIDDLE STREET, WHERE YOU CAN FIND
Brass Mounted Harnesses for $10. ALSO HORSE BLANKETS.
Likewise, a full assortment of Stage, Hack, Chaise, Wagon, Truck and Cart Harnesses and Harness Trimmings ; Riding Saddles, Bridles and Martin. gales, Trunks, Valises, Carpet Bags, Whips, Col- lars, Harness Varnish, Oak and Hemlock Tanned Harness Leather, Horse Hides, Grain and Rous- sett Leather, Dasher Leather, &c.
Also-Carriage Trimming and repairing done in the best manner, at lowest prices.
J. R., having adopted the Principle of " Large Sales and Small Profits," would assure his patrons and the public generally, that they can be suited to any of the above articles at the cheapest rates.
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lledenberg's Patent Air Tight parlor Coal Stoves, & Portable Hot Air Furnaces.
This stove and Furnace was' patented by Mr: F. L. Heden- berg of New York, and have been extensively sold by us, giving entire satisfaction to those who used it. We offer them to the public, with the fullest confidence that for Parlors, Chambers, Halls, and Rail Road Cars, they are superior in point of, comfort and convenience to any other now in market.
The principle on which this Furnace & stove is constructed, will commend it to the judgment of the scientific, while'a mo- ments of observation of one in operation, will secure the admi ration the practical man. FOR SALE BY Portland, 1850. THOMAS TOLMAN & SON.
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O. S. HARTSHORN,
294 Congress St., (a few doors from Center St.) Dealer in stoves of all kinds, among which is the celebrated REPUBLIC COOKING STOVE, which is better adapted to burning coal than any other stove. It will burn wood equally as well.
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