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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1830-05-12
THE USEFUL AND
THE ELEGANT

L u
wv opening, new. from Auction and other
IL sources, the largest and most fashionable
Stock of GOODS which we have ever before
exhibited:
AMONG WHICH ARE
The beautiful CHaNGE.ABLE SILKS, the
prevailing article for Ladies' Dresses in New
York
Also,-a new article, called OSCARLNE, for
Ladies Dresses;
Fency Handkerchiefs, in every variety;
SC.4FTS, very beautiful article;
Book and Swiss Muslin;
Ribbons Laces Gloves;
Imitation Linen Cambrics
LEGH0RN BO.MNETS, as cheap as can be
bought in The County of Worcester;
Limitation Leghorn,) a very
fashionable article;
Stuts for Boys Wear, in all their variety
large assortment of GLNGH.AJNS;
P.4RASOLS;
Cotton Sheetings and Shrtings;
The very superior .4.M0SKE.4G TICKS, at
low prices
BROAD CLOTHS and C.ASSIMERES.
~ Most of these articles were bought at
Auction, and other first-rate sources, and the
public may be assured that the credit of the
Store for Cheapness will be maintained
d. G. WHEELER, Jr., & CO.,
Opposite The Hotel.
Worcester Anril %
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NOTICE.

HNHE subscribers respectfully inform the
n public, that they have formed a connec
ton in business, under the firm and style of
BATCHELDER, HARRINGTON 81 CO.,
and have taken the Stores recently occupied
by Messrs. WooD, BATcHELDER s. Co, in the
center and at the New England Villages, where
they offer for sale, ON as reasonable terms as
can be procured elsewhere, general assert
ment of
ENGLISH, EUROPEAN, and DOMESTIC
GOODS.
Among which are, Black, Blue, Brown, Olive,
and Mixed Broad Cloths Black, Blue, Brown,
and Mixed Cassimeres; English and Domestic
Prints English and Scotch Ginghams; Cam
brics; Muslins, Linens, and Lawns; Russia
Diaper and Crash; Bleached and Brown Sheet
ings and Shirtings; Hosiery and Gloves Fam
cy Handkerchiefs Silks; Grapes Checks,
Stripes, and Denims; Drillings and Bed Ticks !;
Bang-up Cords Paper Hangings, &c &c.
Also, GROCERIES, of all kinds; PAINTS
and LINSEED OIL; CROCKERY, GLASS,
HARD, and HOLLOW WARE; NAILS, of
all sizes. JOSEPH BATCHELDER.
SAMUEL HARRINGTON.
NOAH KIMBALL.
Grafton, March 80, 1880. II
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SPRING GOODS.
FORBES & FREEMAN,

Corner Of K1lby and Central-streets, BosToN,
u AVE received, and are constantly receiv-
Id N ing, by the latest arrivals, very general
assortment of
FRENCH, INDIA, and BRITISH GOODS,
which will be sold at the lowest market prices,
for cash or credit
-CoMPRIsING-
81 cases Canton Goods, viz: Synchaws, Sarse-
nets, Camblets, Grapes, Levantines, Sat.
ms, Satin Levantines, Levantine Hdkfs.,
and Nankins,
10 cases Suchan Ponpees,
French Levantines and Taffetas,
Italian Silks, Florences,
Gros de Indies and Gros de Naples Silks,
Satins, Silk Vestings, Barage,
Silk Hosiery, Cologne,
Fancy and Pearl Buttons,
Black and White Hooks and Eyes,
Palmyriennes, Battiste,
LeOntineS, Sewing Silks,
Cords and Brads of every description,
Fancy Silk, Gauze, and Grape Hdkfs.,
Merino and Raw Silk Shawls,
Bobbnet and Gauze Veils,
Bobbinet Lace, Cuttings,
Thread and Gimp Laces,
French Grapes, Velvets,
Garniture, Taffeta, Satin, and Belt Ribbons
Silk and Horse Skin Gloves and Mitts,
Silk and Cotton Umbrellas,
cases Choppa and Bandanna Hdkfs.,
A" Linens and Lawns,
35 Prints, new patterns,
Furniture Chintz, new style,
Marseilles and Valencia Vestings,
Cotton and Linen Drllmgs,
Swiss, Null, and Book Musins,
Plain and Fig'd Cambrics,
Jaconet Cambrics,
Linen and Cotton Hdkfs.,
Black and Color'd Cambrics,
Rouen Cassimeres, Moreens,
Padding, Cotton Fringe, Ginghams,
Foundations and Milnets,
Linen Damasks and Table Covers,
Diaper, Bang-up Cords,
Cotton and Worsted Hosiery,
Linen and Cotton Threads,
Lace and Gimp Threads,
Buckram Canvas, &c. &c.
March 81. 6teow
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COpartnership Notice.

n that he has taken Mr. SMITH HILLS into
partnership with him. Their business will be
conducted under the firm of
HENRY ALLEN & co.
They offer for sale general assortment
of AMERICAN, EUROPEAN, & w. l..
GOODS & GROCERIES CROCKERY,
GLASS, HARD Il HOLLOW WARE !;
DRUGS & MEDICINES, PAINTS, OIL,
&c. &c. Also, general assortment Of CAB
met FURNITURE; Elegant Fancy and
common CHAIRS of all descriptions and supe-
rior finish; High Post, Field, French, & COM
mon BEDSTEADS; Toilette Tables, Wash
Stands, &c &c. All the above will be sold at
the lowest cash prices HENRY ALLEN.
Leominster, April % Sw17
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BYAM's CELEBRATED
Genuine Physical Drops,
Composed Of Roots and Herbs

COMpoSed q Roots and Herbs,
"A PREVENTIVE against Fevers, is Of
IN. tered to the public as a valuable remedy
torthe following complaints, viz: Colds, Coughs,
Jaundice, Bile and Weakness at the Stomach.
u will purify the blood. create an appetite, and
cure the most inveterate Headache. For worms
in children il is a most efficacious medicine =
Each bottle is stamped on the cork az. Byam.
Gennine," and ncosed in a bill of directions,
signed in the proprietor's own hand writing. e.
Byam. Price IS cents per bottle.
For sale by JAMES GREEN & CO.,
anil EDWARD LAMB, Agents, Worcester,
lSiASs'l eoly Jan. 81.
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PLANTS RAISED BY SUBDIVISION, The grape
from natural vine, has FIVE seeds, but from a
slip, has but two. Some vines raised by the last
method, loose the seeds entirely The less
number OF seeds, the more rich the juices APP
pies and oranges having The least number Of
pias, are generally the highest flavor. The su-
gar cane, propagated by division, loses lis seeds
This il tho way with the succulcnt plants Of the
Capo Of Good Hope, AFTER having been, for a
nnmher Of years, iransplanted in Europe. A
grated tree win bear fruit sooner but later in
tho season than Seeding. The Walnut graft.
nd on walnut, buds fortnight later.
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CROKER Y WIRE.
MOSES POTTER & CO.,
IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE
DEALERS IN
Crockery, Glass s. China Ware,

" No. SO Cheapsids, PRovrDrNoE,
4 IL AVE received their Spring Stock of Blue,
Black, and Brown Printed Ware; a complete
assortment of Enameled and Cream Coiored
Goods, including every article called for by the
country merchant; Glass Ware, of all descrip-
tions; Gilt and Mahogany Framed Looking
Glasses; Brass Andirons; Brass Lamps; Block
Tin Tsapots-all Of which they offer to the
traders at manufacturers prices.
M. P. & Co. having one of the most extern
sive stocks in the country, are determined to sell
as lol0 as can be bought elseaohers. Goods can
be taken from the rear of their Ware House,
and put aboard Canal Boats, without the dam
age of carriage over the pavements. The mer-
chants of Worcester County are respectfully
invited to call and see for themselves.
Any Goods bought of M. P. & Co., and not
proving as good as they state them to be, may
be returned, and they will pay the freight O
the same
N. B. Crates repacked carefully, on the
shortest notice.
az Is assorted Crates, in original packages,
just received and for sale as above.
Providence, April %. 6w17
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Worcester. 4th mo- %. 1870
FARM FOR SALE.

a FENHE subscriber offers Cor sale
~ u his valuable Farm, situated
illssa in Fitzwilliam, IN. H. about two
usllS44 miles south of the village, on the
Old County Road leading from Ftz-
william to Iempieton, on large swell of land,
with fair prospect of the village, and has been
known foryffty years by the name of the Brig
ham Farm. The premises consist oe about 2OO
acres of good Land, suitably proportioned into
Moving, Pasturing, Tillage, Orchard, and
Wood Land, well watered, and in a fair state of
cultivation is divided into handsome lots, most
" with good stone wall; comfortable Build.
lngs,-House, % by so feet, with an L of "a
by 10, one and an half stories two Barns, one
q by SO feet, the other 80 by "a, with Sheds
and other Out Buildings If the purchaser
does not wish to purchase the whole, there can
be Pasture sold on the south side of the
Farm Of 40 or 50 acres with no damage to the
remainder
The subscriber has also about six acres of
Meadow Land, separate from the above Farm,
which he wises to dispose of The above will
be sold cheap, and on favorable terms.
For further particulars, inquire of the sub
scrIber living on the premises.
April 7. Ovid
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P Ne,o Establishment.
LEONARD BRIGHAM,
and TAILOR,

MAS taken the Shop opposite the Centre
In Meeting House, and FIVE doors north of
the Blackstone Canal Inn, (Lovell's)in Wor-
cester, where he intends carrying on the Tai
loring Business in all its branches, in the most
approved style, both as to the quality and fash
ion OF his work. He intends to keep constant
~ on hand good assortment of such Goods as
are necessary in his line of business, of which
he has just received fresh supply from Bos-
ton, consisting of BROAD CLOTHS and
KERSEYMERES of various colors-VEST-
lNGS of different patterns, and good assort-
ment of Trimmings. Also,-Stocks, Cravats,
Handkercbiefs, Gloves, Suspenders, Worsted
and Cotton Hose, Shirts, and Collars.
A good assortment of ready-nnade PANTA-
LOOMS and VESTS kept constantly on hand.
U Work done to order, on short notice, and
by faithful workmen
10 The articles offered having been recent
ly purchased with cash, will be sold on the
most accommodating terms, and every exer-
ton will be made to deserve a portion of the
patronage Of the public.
Worcester, March IL. AI42SMI2
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NEW GOODS.
SWAN & WILLIAMS

~ w x11N ~ w 4L1k1xA4N1S
"AVE Just received from New York their
Il n spring supply of
STAPLE and FANCY GOODS.
Foulard Prints and Muslns,
Linens and Lawns,
Linen Cambrics and Linen Cambria Hdkfs.,
Plain and 6g'd Rattiste, all colors,
Green Barrege, for Wells,
splendid assortment of Fancy Handk'fs.,
Elegant Gauze and Thibet Scarfs,
Pongees; black and mixd Camblets,
Thread Laces and Edgings,
Black, White, and Scarlet Merino Shawls,
Valencia and Raw Silk do,
Silks and Satins,
beautiful assortment of Bonnet Ribbons,
Hair and Belt do,
Horse-skin Mitts g. Gloves, warranted good,
French Bombazine, for summer coats,
Hastings, Drllings, Stripes, .Beaverteens,
&c, for summer wear,
variety of Ginghams, sc.
A large assortment of LEGH0R.N BON
NETS, which will be sold % per cent less than
last years prices.
Worcester, April 90. CIV
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NOTICE.

FEIHE Copartnership, formerly existing be-
n tween the subscribers, under the firm Of
EARLE & CHASE, having been, by mutual
consent, dissolved all persons having unsettled
accounts with the late firm are again requested
to adjust them with J. NJ. EARLE, who is au-
thorized to settle the same Those who are
indebted to them, are requested to make pay
ment, or their demands will be put in train
for collection. ]. M. EARLE.
A. CHASE.
Worcester, 4th mo. %. 1890. II
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he Painful and Debiliiating Complaint of
~ TEE PILES

GOLlFE immediate relief, and in
-AW numerous Instances, has been thorough,
cured, by the administration OF Dumfries Reniedy
for the Piles. This approved compound also
mtlgates and removes the symptoms which FREE
quently accompany that disorder, and increase
the danger OF the patient viz; pains in LOins-
Head1che-L0Ss of .3bpeHte- Indigestion, and
other marks of debility.
A relieved Patient writes from a distance, " 1t
IS but justice TO you TO inform you, that | have
used your Duntrles Remedy for the Piles, for
sometime past, aud have found it eminently sue
cessfa"
An officer in the army observes, cal have be-
troubled TOR years with the Piles, and have never
found any remedy that would compare with yours.
1t gave me almost immediate relief"
A Physician and Druggist writes, "I have
sofa all the medicine you sent me, which is so
highly recommended for the Piles l wish GU
to send me one dozen more by the bearer"
The remedy is quite innocent. and may be
administered TO all ages aud both sexes. Plain
and ample directions, with description of the
complaint, accompany each package, which con-
'ists OF trSO 6oTes, one containing an Ointment,
and the other an Eiectua,y. Price 81 for both
articles, or so cents where but one is wanted.
OF None genuine, unless signed on the out.
side printed wrapper BY the sole Proprietor, T.
klDDER, immediate successor TO the late DE-.
W. L. CONWAY. For sale, with all the other
Conway Medicine at his Counting Room No.
SO. next door to J. Kidder's Drug Store, corner
OF Court and Hanover-streets. ne ar Concert Hall,
Boston; and by his special appointment, by
j. GREEN & co. EDWARD LAMB, and
JOHN COE, WOrcester,
HENRY ALLEN, Leoninster.
CARY, RICE, & CO., .NsrM BrookSeld.
CHARLES PARKMAN, Westboroyob.
JOHN CAPRON & SONS, Ur6ridee.
TIMOTHY DOTY, Westminsfer,
q. B. PARKER, Lancaster,
5. HEYWOOD, Ln1en6,rg.
OF Large discounts to those who buy to sell
again.
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HEREDITARY DESCENT OF MENTAL TAI.
ENTs. From a number Of facts, few of which
we shall select for the purpose of illustration it
will appear remarkably striking, that such an
inheritance is more generally derived from the
maternal than the paternal side. In the exam
pies to be adduced, selection has been made
with view to the different varieties ofmenta
superiority, and the following comprehends phi
losophers, poets, historians, and orators Lord
Bacon-hls mother was daughter to Sir Anthony
Cooks; She was skilled in many languages, and
translated and wrote several works, which dis
played learning, acuteness, and taste. Hume
the historian, mentions his mother, daughter of
Sir D. Falconer, President Of the College of
Justice, as a woman of singular merit - and
who, although in the prime Of life, devoted her
self entSely to his education. r. B. Sheridan
Mrs. Frances Sheridan was woman Of consid.
cradle abilities. 1t was writing a pamphlet in
his defence that first introduced her to Mr.
Sheridan, afterwards her husband. She also
wrote novel highly praised by Johnston.
Schiller, the German poet-His mother was an
amiable woman; she had a strong relish for the
beauties of nature, and was passionately fond of
music and poetry. Schiller was her favorite
child Goethe thus speaks of his parents:
inherited from my father a certain sort of elo-
quence, calculated to enforce my doctrines to my
auditors; from my mother derived the faculty
of representing all that the Imagination can
conceive, with energy and yivacity" Lord
Erskine's mother was a woman of superior tai
ent and discernment by her advice, her son
betook himself to the bal. Thompson, the poet
Mrs. Thompson was a woman of uncommon
natural endowments, possessed of every social
domestic virtue, with warmth and vivacty of
Imagination scarcely inferior to her SON. Boer-
HAYES mother acquired knowledge of medi-
icine, not often found in females. Sir Walter
Ecott-His mother Elizabeth daughfer If ID
Rutherford, w. S., was a woman of great ac-
complishments and virtue. She had a good
taste for, and wrote, poetry, which appeared in
print in 1889. We might further mention the
mother Of Marmontel, of Bonaparte, Sir vii.
liam Jones, and host Of others But suffi.
Gent number has been given, we think, to show
that in great majority of cases, eminent men
have derived their talents from either parent.
and that il is remarkable circumstance, that
such inheritance is most generally from the ma.
teEnal side-BeLfast Northern Wing.
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From the Essen Gazette.
THE CRUCIFIXION.

Sunlight upon Judea's hills
And on the waves Of Gallilee-
On Jordan's stream and on the rlls
That gather to the sleeping sea!
Most freshly from the green wood springs
The light breeze on its scented wings
And gaily culver in the sun
The tall, green planes of Lebanon
A few more hours-a change hath come,
Dark as brooding thunder-cloud
The shouts of wrath and Joy are dumb
And proud knees unto Earth are bowed!
A change is on the hill Of Death,
The helmed watchers pant for breath
And turn with wild and maniac eyes
From the dark scene of sacrifice
That Sacrifce-the death Of Him
The High and ever Holy One!
Well may the conscious Heaven grow dim,
And blacken the beholding Sun!
The wonted light hath fed away,
Night settles on the middle day;
And earthquake from his governed bed
Is waking with thrill of dread!
The dead are waking underneath -
Their prison door is rent away!
And ghastly with TIE seal of death,
They wander in the eye Of day!
The temple of the Cherubim-
uo AAOuco VI 0Ou Is lCOlu anu uliu--
A curse is its trembling vaHs-
It's mighty veil asunder falls.
Well may the mighty holds of Earth
Be shaken and her mountains nod,
Well may the sheeted dead come forth,
To gaze upon a suffering God
Well may the templs-shrine grow dim,
And shadows veil the cherubim,
When He, the chosen one of Heaven,
A sacrifice for sin is given
And shall the sinful heart alone,
Behold, unmoved, the atoning hour,
When Nature trembles on her throne,
And Death resigns his iron power?
Oh, shall the heart, whose sinfulness,
Gave keenness to His sore distress
And added to his tears of blood,
Refuse iistrembling gratitude
Cd of 4tk month. J. CIV
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CAUTION.

OhO IION.
Since the sale referred to in the above notice
was made to Messrs. Whtton & Wheeler Il las
been reported that Mr.. z. Byam of Chelms ford,
(Mass) hal obtained possession of the receipts
above In the course of negotiation for the pur
chase OF the same, which was afterwards broke
on. | therefore deem It proper to state The
said receipts are in the German language, and
PROBABLY uninteiligible 10 said Byam (eyen IL he
had ever seen them) and that they we're never
shown TO any person, except Messrs. Whitton
Wheeler, TO whom they were delivered, TO.
gether with an English translation, at the time
OF said SALE further state that the Medicines
prepared by said Byam, and sold by him and his
agents IS SimiBr TO mine, are not genuine. but
spurious limitations. WIN. GORnAK
Watertown, Feb. %. 1880.
or The Genuine Drobs, &C. are kebt for
saie By J.. GREENSS to-, and EDW.SRD
L.9yfB, Woreesfer.
March 10, 1880. ep6weo,ot.
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sELr-FEELdNe is rELLow.rKELIso.

sELF-FEELdNG is FELLow-FBELISG.
In prime of life Tom los. his wife:
Says Dick, to sooth his pain,
" Thy wife, trow, is long ere now
In Abraham's bosom lain"
+" His fate forlorn with grief mourn
(The shrewd dissembler cries,)
T" For much fear, by this sad tear,
She lkscratch out Abraham's eyes,
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Stafford Machine ,ShOD.

WNfiE subscribers, at this establishment. still
III continue the manufacture of Pickers.
Carding Engines, Dressers, and Power Looms
for Cotton and Wool Also, Metallic Grinders.
Regulators, Cutting Engines, Guage Lathos,
Screw Engines, "a superior article for common
smithng) and Lathes Cor Cabinet Makers and
Ivory Turner'S uses, &c. &c.
Stafford, March 10. tSIo
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NOTICE
TORheulnatic TnvaIids!

DERSONS suffering under Rheumatic
II Affection are respectfully assured, that
they can obtain of the proprietor and his agents
a safe and admirable remedy for Rheumatism
however obstinate the disorder may be, and in
all its different stages
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EARLY GaRDEE PEAS of the following
kinds, viz; Early June, Early Canadian six
Weeks, Early Washington, Dwarf Blue Impe.
rial Dwarf MarrowlAt, Dwarf Sugar, &c. &c.
Also, large supply of FIELD PEaS,-for sale
on the most favorable terms, at the Drug Stops
of JAMES GREEN 81 co.
Worcester, April z. CIV
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SWEAR NOT AT ALL.

1t chills my blood to hear the blest Supreme,
Rudely appeal'd to, on each trihing theme;
Maintain your rank, vulgarity despiso
To swear is neither brave, polite, nor wise.
You would not swear upon bed of death
Reflect, your Maker now can stop your breath
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200 Fresh Leghorns.


EUST received by the subscriber, 4 Cases
81 fresh LEGHoRN BoLIvARs, Paris bleach,
and of superior texture; containing the largest
and most elegant assortment ever offered in this
County. These Hats were purchased recently
in New York, at Auction, for Cash, and will be
sold 33,d per cent. lower than the same Nos.
were last season.
also, 81 Packages NEW SPRING GOODS,
comprising general assortment among which
are 25 pieces Broad Cloths, from $l,l2 to IS;
100 pieces stout Prints, at l2 cents, warranted
fast colors % pieces, new style, very rich do !;
rs dozen super. Kid Mtts, at Ii cents per pair !;
10000 yards stout, heavy Sheetings, at 10
cents, warranted superior to the celebrated
Waltham Goods; Bales Shirtings, Tickings,
Ginghams, &c. &c.
lP The above are offered for cash Only
Those purchasing with Cash will find it much
for their interest to call and examine them be-
fore making their selections.
N. BALDWIN.
Shrewsbury, April %. 6wl7
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HABITS OF SHEEP.-LHdicrous .4needOte.-
They perseveringly follow their leader WHEREBY
er he goes. Of this singular disposition, DR..
Anderson informs Us that he once witnessed an
instance in the town of Liverpool A butchers
boy was driving about 20 fat wcthers through
the town; but they ran down a street, along
which he did not want them TO GO He observ.
ed a scavenger at work with his broom little
way before them, and called out loudly for him
70 stop the sheep. The man accordingly did
what he could TO turn them back, running from
side to side, always opposing himself to their
passage, and brandishing his broom with great
dexterity; but the sheep, much agitated, press
ed forward, and at last one Of them came right
up to the man, who, fearing it was about TO
Jump over his head, whilst he was STOPPING
grasped the short broomstick in both hands, and
held it over his head. He stood for few Soc
onds in this position, when the sheep made
spring and jumped fairly over him, without
touching the broom. The first had no sooner
cleared this impedment, than another followed,
and another, in quick succession, that the man,
perfectly confounded, seemed TO loose all recol-
lection, and stood in the same attitude till the
whole had jumped over him, not one OF them
attempting TO pass on either side, though the
street was quite cleas.
Illustrations Of Natural History.