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GENUINE INDIAN
BALSAM of LIVERWORT.

two different kinds of roots and herbs in each
bottle, some of which are not to be procured in
this country.
For the last two years it has been very ex
tenslVey used for the cure Of Coughs, Colds,
and all Pulmonary complaints Hopping
Cough, Pain in the Side, Splitting Blood, Phthis,
ic, general Debility; and likewise for the
Liver complaint there is nothing that has prov
ed so eficacous, and all complaints of the
breast. 1t is considered by number of our
physicians very valuable discovery, which
will ultimately prove great benefit to the pub
lie. The Agent, at No. 10 Merchants Row,
Boston, has received within the short time il
has been in use, numerous certificates, sent
voluntarily to him from people of that city,
proving its efficacy for different complaints,
which are generally brought on by first taking
cold, and then neglecting it until they were
obliged to purchase some of Mrs. Gardner s
healing Balsam, which generally proved effect
ual.
UT The above article is for sale in Worces-
ter, by JOHN COE, who also keeps constantly
on hand, an extensive assortment of Medicines
Paints, Dye Stufs, &c. ep3teoSt Sept 2s.
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NOTICE ishereby given, that the subscrb-
~ ers have been appointed by the Hon.
Judge of Prob,te for the County OF Worcester,
to receive and examine the claims of the cred
itors to the Estate of WILLIAM HARRING-
TON, late of Westborough, in said County, de-
ceased, intestae, represented insolvent; and
six months from the eleventh day of February
instant, are allowed by said Judge to the cred
itors to bring in and prove their claims; and
ttcy will atteni that service at the house Of
Dexter Brigham, in said Westborough, on the
first Saturdays in April and June next, at two
of the clock, in the afternoon of each Of said
days, NAHUM FISHER.
DAVID P. MANN.
Marlborough, Feb. 90, 1882 9
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DUDLEY ACADEMY.

FENHE Trustees Of Dudley Academy have
l. the pleasure to inform the public, that
they have employed Rev. WIN. S. PORTER, an
experienced and thorough teacher, late PriIc-
pal OF Monson Academy, TO take charge of tho
institution. The Trustees fatter themselves,
from the reputation Mr.. Porter sustains, as a
thorough classical and scientific scholar, and as
a successful teacher, that the Academy will
rank among the first in the State Mr. Porter
has been Mathematical Tutor in respectable
college, and is represented by the Faculty of
Yale, as qualified 10 teach any of the higher
branches, pursued in any college or other insli-
tuition in our country.
Board can be obtained in the family with the
principal, at S so week. including washing.
The Spring Term commences on "Wednesday,
March Ia. WILLIAM HANCOCK,
Clerk Of the Board of Trustees.
Dudley Feb 90
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a CURE FOR THE
FEVER AND AGUE.

DR.. Hewes's celebrated Fever s; .4gue Drops
HVI1IS MEDICINE has cured thousands.
M 1t is a safe and certain cure for that
plant. 1t may be taken at any time when the
symptoms first appear to keep OFF the cold chills.
The proprietor and inventor Of this valuable
medicine assures tia public, that it is composed
from the vegetable Kingdom altogether. and a
child may take it with perfect safety. A table
spoonful is dose for adult and it is to be
taken every half hour. 1t needs no certi6 Gates:
only try it, and it will do more than can be told
you. will inform the public of case which did
occur last summer vt Charleston, Is. c.
Mr.. William j. Ciapp,-Having had on my
Plantation, for very long time, afne young fell
low who was affected with the Fever and Ague at
sundry times; more particularly in the summer
months, | was induced TO purchase a bottle of
this Medicine, when was at your city, of you.
He was unable to dress himself for long time,
and by the appIieat alton of two bottles, he re.
stored to his usual vigor and health, and still re-
mains the same. You are at liberty TO make
what p.e you please OF this communication, as
think it duty owe to mankind to give you this
testimony in favor Of so valuable medicine.
WILLIAM COCHRAN.
0TPrepared by WILLIAM J. CLAP, pro-
prietor, No. IS Salem.street, Boston.
Dril 6, civ
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FRESH
TEAS, COFFEE, Sc.
BENZ. BUTMtN & CO..

D11NOs DO 4iA ~
BHA for sale on favorable terms
u u 10 chests superior Hyson, Young Tyson
Hyson Skin, Pecco, and Tonkay Teas,
25 do do Sonchong do.
10 bags Old Jasa Coffee,
10 do. w. l. do
3 pipes " Woodhouse" Sicily Wine,
9 do. Lisbon do.
| do Old Port do.
100 bbls. Baltimore and Genesee White Whea
Flour,
casks prime Rice,
hhds St Croix and New Orleans Sugar,
10 boxes Philadelphia Loafand Lump do.
10 do. White and Brown Havana do
l2 drums superior Figs,
boxes Prunes,
s hEds. Retailing Molasses,
1000 lbs. prime Butter,
1000 do. New Milk and Four Meal Cheese,
5000 do. Dried Apple,
20 bbls. No. 2 Mackerel,
40 half-bbls. do do.
25 bags Fine Salt,
100 bush. c. F. do.
so casks Nails and Spikes,
25 quintals Cod Fish,
A few quintals Old Dun Fish,,
PIckled Salmon, &c. &c.
Worcester, jan Is. 81
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Shrewsbury, Feb. 8.
TO BE LET.

ArsE448 leeL ueep, Win spacious upper
Room and an excellent Cellar
The Rooms are high, light and airy The
lower apartment has swelIed windows in trent
and is furnished with such conveniences as
FIRE proof safe. and a wheel for conveying casks
and packages from the cellar to The garret. At
the back side of the building is large and con q.
venient yard to which there is easy access. As
the shelves and counters are not yet put up,
they can be arranged TO suit the reasonable
wishes of the occupant.
SHOP No. 4, in the same Block, "a feet wide
and 30 feet deep, having swelied windows in
front, and FIRE proof safe in the rear. Under
the same is Room % feet by 30, the walls of
which are plastered, the door paved with brick.
the windows and door sashed and glazed. The
Building is high studded, is elevated above the
side walk, and calculated TO exhibit goods to
advantage. Ifapplied for in season the shelves
and counters will be put up to suit the conven-
fence Of the occupant.
SHOP No. z, the same in all respects as the
last described.
A DWELLING HOUSE, in complete re-
pair, convenient for one family, with Wood
House and Barn TO the same, and a large Gar
deH, containing Fruit Trees and Bushes in va :
rietyi such as Peaches, Pears, Plums, Cherries,
Apples, and Currants II is the Estate formerly
owned by Mr.. Stephen Goddard, and now occu
pied by Mr.. Stsckwell.
These Estates are all favorably situated for
doing business with convenience and profit.
Rents will be reasonable, and must be paid
quarterly. For terms apply to
DANIEL WALDO.
Worcester. Feb. Is. 6w
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IPIGRAM.-THE DANDY.

"To this nights masquerade" quoth Dick,
"By pleasure am bee koned;
And think 'twould be pleasant trick
To go as Charles the Second"
Tom felt for repartee thirst,
And thus TO Richard said
YOU'D better 20 as Charles the First,
For that requires no had"
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The feIIotcing fine stanzds are the product1n
Of young lady Of Virginia, and were nTst PUG
lished IN the (CharIottsriIIe) Virginia Adpocaf'
SWISS EVENING SHOUT OF

The felIotcing fine stanzds are the prodHcfi1'
Of young lady of Virginia, and 'sere nTst PiO
iished IN the (CharIottsriHs) Virginia Adpocais'
SWISS EVENING SHOUT or
THANKSGIVING.
[His the custom in Switzerland for the shephere
scho dtcelIs highest the mountains 70 feace ~
hut at sunset and call aloud Praised De ,n'
Lord.v The effect is such as to excite me cotaes
heart to enthusiasm. Erery grotto aud rock ecnoe'
lrith the name of God The peasants repeat y, an
proLong the sound By the Alpine norm ton'( 9 a.
heard Of a ereat Distance As The last rays OF IN
sun gid the SUBMITS of the Alps the sound que
atpay. leaving them shrouded in darkness ana 81
lence.l
T.tood ,plere Alpine SUBMITS rear
Their s,sotr-clad brotcs on high,
And guard. like proud giant bend,
The home of Liberty.
'Ttuas sunset, and the glotcing toest
Her gorgeous flag m'roHd;
And fo,oer and crag, and lake and spiTe,
Were bath d in floating gold
What sound upon the breath Of eus,
Ssreeps by from yOnder rae
II is some fearless hunters note
Borne Mildly on The gale
Echoing from rocks upon ,ehoss height
Storm clouds alone repose,
Ind sape the bounding Chamois's step,
Nought prints The eternal snotcs!
NOD, a louder, Ioftier strain,
Perhaps the inedder comes,
Ind freedoms trumpet calls her sons
To battle for their homes.
For, mid ambitions ruthless tide
on s,ueeps these lorely plains;
And hOrering Ger yon eloud-caPt hefSht'
Dark desoidtion Fsigns.
But this is not the thrilling note
Which tells the approach Of tcdr;
Or horl, ,chich hunter of the hills
Is ,cindirg from Gfdr
For tpoman's silrery roiee is heard,
And childhood's hsping song
While lofty toioer and lotcly cot
The ertRting strains prolong.
A boiler spell is 10Th it breathd
Than eren freedom knotos
It's incense rises from the plains
Where peace and joy repose.
And gratitude inspires the strain,
That bursts from every heart,
For potrer impaired from on high
To repel the foemGn's dart.
The mountains eraggy sides and cares,
By mortal foot untrod,
Wak'd into life by sunsets stream,
Repeat the name Of God.
Praised be the Lord !" The holy theme
Rocks, lakes, and cares prolong
Until, tvith dGy-hght's parting CLEAN,
II softly dies along.
And silence folds her shGdotcy tcing
Abous the peaceful land;
While dimly rising mid the gloom,
Her mighty guardians stand.
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A FARM FOR SALE,
Oakham, Feb. s.
. SITUATED in the easterly part

e. SITUATED in the easterly part
fsss&9 ~ Of Ashburnhan, containing
tsfs - about 100 acres of Land, well pro-
portioned as to Moving, Pasturing,
Tilage, and Wood Land, well watered, and
fenced into convenient lots with good stone
wall; a good two-story Dwelling House, with n
firts.rate cellar, two Wood Houses, Well House,
&c, Barn IS feet by 30, two Sheds and Tool
House-all in good repair Said Farm will be
sold cheap. Liberal credit. given # required,
and possession given on or before the first of
April next. Inquire of the subscriber on the
premises JOSIAH K. PARKHURST.
~ B. The subscriber has good set Of
FARMING TOOLS, ana STOCK, which he
will sell with the Farm if wanted.
March z. Avs
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SELLING OEE.

TEVHE subscribers, intending to relinquish
d the Crockery and Hard Wale branches of
their business Che ensuing spring, offer for sale
their remaining stock of EARTHEN, GLASS,
and CHINA WARE, HARD WARE, &c, a!
very reduced prices.
BENZ. BUTMAN & CO.
Worcester, Feb 8. Sw
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SINGLE MILLS, &c.

HNHE subscribers, mt their Shop near the
m Worcester and Brookiield Iron Foundry,
IN Brook6eld, IRE new building, for sale. Shin,
gle Mills, superior 10 any lotbers built in the
New England States, and will furnish thom
to purchasers on short notice, together with
tho Boiling Saws, Joniing Saws and Jointng
Wheels to accompany them. They also man.
ufacture Gearing, Drums, Shafts, and Pullies.
Also, Patterns for Machine Castings Of every
description,--orders for which will be executed
with fidelity and despatch,
CAREY g. SAMPSON
Brookfrld. Feb. l. II
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INDIAN COMPOUND

L blA4V w 11 l. ~ ~ ~ IL
EDALSAMlC SYRUP OF HOREHOUND
.HB AND OTHER HERBS; containing
nineteen different kinds of plants; for Cen.
sumptions, common Coughs, Hopping Cough,
Difficulty of Breathing, Asthmas, Influenza,
Quinsy, Phthisic, Splitting of Blood, Group,
Weakness in the Sioe, Want of Sleep, Soreness
in the Chest, and the Tickling in the Throat
which provokes Coughing.
This balsamic Syrup is an elegant and COM
modious form of exhibiting the virtues of bore
hound, and the other herbs which enter into its
composition, Never has medicine been effer
ed TO the public under circumstances SO auspi.
clous as this preparation, it being composed
principally OF an herb, with which almost every
man. woman ana enid is familiar, enables il
usefulness to be Immediately known.
Hundreds already have escaped a premature
grave, by resorting 20 it Immediately at the
commencement of a cold or cough, which, If
neglected, lnallbly terminate IN consumption,
and proves fatal to the patient Every person
who has made use of this Balsam, concurs in
saying, that il is the most mild, pleasant. and
certain remedy they have ever TAX en- for the
above complaint. Its effects have been truly
wonderful and astonishing, indeed it might be
said miraculous Emaciated forms have risen
under its influence, as it would appear, almost
by enchantment, TO a healthy and robust con-
"'tIoh' ~ bipt d siiglo inStdnCe mas IL 1atleQ,
and unlike all other remedies, it may be taken
by persons ofany condition, without the fear of
dangerous results.
For Splitting of Blood, there is no medicine in
the known world which can equal it. 1t has re
ceived the appreciation OF most scientific physi.
claas many of whom prescribe it for their pa
TENTS, in preference to other medicines. few
months since, physician met the proprietor,
and with much apparent pleasure applauded the
effects OF the discovery, and observed, that he
truly believed that few months previous it
was the means of snatching one of his patients,
an interesting young lady, from a premature
grave.
This Balsam excites expectoration, composes
the nerves, and gives energy and strength to
the tender lungs.
Among the many testimonials Of its remark.
able efficacy, the following extract of a letter
from distinguished gentleman merits atten.
ton =" Early in the spring Of 1929, was at
tackled with bad cough, accompanied with an
acute pain in my left side, which continued till
the month efJune last, notwithstanding made
use of most of the remedies advertised In
June commenced taking the Indian Com.
pound Balsamic Syrup of Horehound,' which
has entirely cured me.
% For sale by JAMES GREEN g. CO.,
Worcester. ep3teO9t Sent. %
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Westborough, Feb. 90, 1882.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the sub
ia scriber has been duly appointed Admin
istrator the Estate of JUSTIN GUM, late
of Mendon, in the County Of Worcester. drceas.
ed, and has taken upon himself that trust by
giving bonds as the law directs. All persons in
debttd 10 said Estate, are hereby called upon to
make immediate payment; and all those TO
whom said Estate is indebted are requested to
exhibit their demands for settlement
MOSES FARNUM.
Mendon. Cd month eth. 1892. g
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GROTON ACADEMY.

FHTHE Spring Term of this Institution will
IL commence the I2h day Of March neat.
The School is open 10 youth of both sexes.
Connected with the Academy is good Chem
ical Apparatus and Library, 10 which the stu
dents have access free of expense.
Tuition, including attendance on Chemical
and other Lectures, and daily instruction in
Penmanship at extra hours, So per quarter
Board may be had in good families on reasonable
terms. JAMES TOWNER, Preceptor.
GrOion Feb %
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A State prisoner in Smyrna, sentenced 10
die of hunger in prison, was found alive TWEEN.
ty.eighi days after his incarceration This un.
fortunate man whose sentence had been com
muted, confessed that he had prolonged hs er.
istenoe by q box of waters, which also contain.
cd small piece Of gum elastic and mursel of
sealing wax. After having lived for some time
by economising this substitute for food he be.
gan 10 eat The miserable paste board box which
contained those objects Part Of the lid Of the
boz was left unconsumed when he was visited.
French papey.
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FOR SALE.
FARM FOR SALE.

m ME subscriber offers for sale that well
IL known Farm formerly owned and eccupi-
ed by NATHAN WHirE, Esq, containing IT'S
acres OF Land, situated in the southerly part Of
Worcester, on the road leading to Oxford, two
miles from the village. Said Farm will be sold
for little more than the cost of the Buildings,
and offers good chance to any one who may
wish to purchase. The Buildings and part Of
the Land can be had if desired by the purchas-
or. For further information, apply to
SAMUEL HARRINGTON, Jr.
Worcester, Nov 9. eow4m
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tTREETING.
VOU are hereby cited to appear (if you
III see fit) at the Court of Probate to be holde n.
at Worcester, in said County on the first Tues
day in April next, at one of the clock, alter
noon, to show cause why the Account of the
Executor of said deceased's VIII should not be
allowed and you will be heard thereon.
So NATH'L. PAINE, j. Prob.
Worcester, SIS. Probate Office, Feb Z, 1882
To the Creditors and Heirs of OLIVER FAIRBANK,
lae Of Sterling, in saiS County, deceased, and to
all others concerned in the Estate Of said deceased,
GREETING.
WOU are hereby cited to appear (if you
III see fit at the Court OF Probate to be holden
at Worcester, in said County. on the first Tues
day in April next, at one of the clock after
noon, to show cause why the Accounts of the Ad-
ministration of said Estate and the Administra-
tors claim as creditor should not be allowed,
and dividend to the creditors decreed; and you
will be heard thereon.
81 NATH'L. PAINE. J. Prob.
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Worcester, SIS. Probate Office, Feb. Z, $50
To The Heirs Of ABIGAIL HoLcoMB, iateot Sterling,
in said County, deceased, and TO all others con-
cerRed in The EState of snid deceased
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DUELLINc.. by the Mexican laws. If a man
kills another in duel no becomes snswa,ahla
for all his debts. We know not ,oo,s s.la,.'
ny regulation. or one which would ,snd nnosa
to calm the excited spirits Of our "5ery Hot.
spurs Of the South IVY ''o''
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WANTED,

o. JM9SONs and TENDERS, at Water.
OeD ford Village, in Mcndon. Inquire Of
AARON RATHBONE, Mt Woonsocket Falls,
(smithhold, II. ~ or of the Subscribers on the
premises. w, g. d. ID. FARNUM.
Feb 22. 5w-
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Pastures MeadoaU Land for Sale.

PdStureS JueddOtC Land tor Sale.
a VALUABLE TURE, containing
IA about II acres, with large number Of
valuable Apple Trees thereon, situated in the
northerly part of Shrewsbury, near the dwell
ling house of Mr.. Solomon Mahan. Said Pas.
ture was formerly owned by Capt. LEWIS EA.
GER, deceased and is considered excellent Land
Also, acres of MEADOW LAND, situated in
Cold Harbor, $50 called) in Marlborough. A
liberal credit will be given if wished.
WILLIAM PRATT.
Shrewsbury Feb g. 6v
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WANTED.
WANTED.

. OR q first rate J0U2NE lyman TAI
~ LORS. Such may obtain good wages, by
applying to CALVIN HATCH
Worcester, Feb 15 If
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A CLASSICAL HoRsE DEALER A horse
dealer in the Athenian city Of Oxford, who is
iamlllary designated Squeaker Bill, lately made
az addition to his stud of two fine horses, to
whlch ne assigned the classical cognomnia Of
AeIAes ana AItaxerxes. A gentleman com.
Hloner having demanded Of him his "exquisite
reason ior SO doing, he replied, Why You
S w az now when l drives tandem, | make
shafts, and 80 calls him .srter.XsrYss res, ~ '"'
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TALENTS IN NAPKrE A gentleman once
introduced his son to Rowland Hill, by letter,
as youth OF great promise, and as likely TO do
honor to the University of which he was a
member; "bui he is shy" added the father,
and IDLE, and fear buries his talents in
napkin. A short time afterwards the parent,
anxious for his opinion, INQUIRED what he
thought Of his son 2 81 have shaken the nap.
kin" said Rowland Hi Sat all the corners,
and there is nothing in it."-Diamond Mag.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-09-03
Kentucky sPoRTsMEN.

The far-famed rangers and hantcrs of this
State, have ever been celebrated Tor Their par
TALLY for the rifle, and for the exquisite skill
they display in its use, both in TIE forest aud the
field. We say rife for i: is a fact Sel'-known.
that the shotgun towing piece Is rarely ionn',
they conceiving them entirely beneath The d'gnt-
~ of a genuine backwoodsman. The seemingly
miracuious feats recorded of their shooting pint
Guns IF whiskev from a mans head. at an almost
incredible distance, their "barking SPUR
res," &c. will not perhaps excite so much sur
prise. when we read of children, of the tender
ages of eight and ten years, shooting bears, even
before strong enough to support gun. The en-
terprizing and fearless settlers OF the frontier ST.
rear their children, aud their very sports lead
them INTO danger, and they learn the artllces OF
the chase so early, that the knowledge is almost
an instinct. The moment lad can carry RI
tie. he becomes hunter, as the young falcon so
soon as he can prune his wing, darts upon his
prev.-N. 7. Times.
In reading Jude Halls "Legends OF the
West" fan entertaining work lately published IN
Philadelphia, we fell upon the subjoned anec-
dote of two sportsmen in embryo which we mark
ed with our pencil, thinking it wond amuse ma
nv of our readers; the occurrence is said to have
taken place in 1883, at the period OF the attacks
ON Fort Cumberland and Du Quesne, 10 the old
Colonial wars between the French and English.
..At that instant Gordon suddenly halted. and
directed the eye of his companion to some object
before them. They had just passed solitary
cabin, surrounded By few acres OF cultivated