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HARD OF HEARING.

81 have a small bill against you" said a
pernicious looking collector. as he entered
the store Of one who had acquired the
character of hard customer.
"Y-s sr, very fine day, indeed" was
the reply. .., -ra
II am not speaking Of the weather, but
Of your bill" said Peter in aloud key
'.lt would be better if we had little
rain"
"Confound the rain," continued the col.
lector. and raising his voice, "have you
any money on your bill"
BEG your pardon. sir. Pm little hard
Of hearing. have made it rule not TO
loan my funds to slrangers-and really
don't recognize you"
'I'ni collector OF the Philadelphia Daily
Extinguish-r. sir. and have bill against
you" persisted. the collector, at the top OF
his voice. producing the bill, and thrusting
il in the face OF the debtor
81 have determined to endorse for no
one. you may put your note in your pock-
et-book; reply. cannot, really cannot
endorse it,"
"Contound the endorsement. Will you
pay it!''
You'll pay it. no doubt. sir; but there
is always SOME risk to these Iilatters, you
know, 50 must decline it, sir.
"The money must be mine to-day"
"Oh, yes, ninety days--bu, would not
endorse for a week, so clear out Of my
store. lis seldom I'm pressed tor an ell
dorsement. even by triends--on the part
of a stranger, sir. it is inexpIicable. Do
not force me to put you out; leave the
premises"
And the bill was returned to the Ex-
tinguisher office, endorsed, $50 contound-
ed deaf that he couldn't understand"
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Who the d. would have thought that
would get up TO that height
There's your twelfth box"
"And here's your twenty dollars and
forty. eight cents" said he. the great beads
of perspiration standing on his face!
"Now. my fine fellow. we'll turn the
tune. Here's your thirteenth COX. Give
me forty dollars and ninety.six cents"
The fellow looked aghast. anxture OF
swea, and tobacco juice was tricklIng from
his chin. and his eyes stuck out like pot
feet; nevertheless hurried him, and made
him shell ou, before he had time to calcu
late on the next pull. r
"Here's your fourteenth box. Now.
give me my eighty-one dollars and ninety.
two cents"
The fellow now turned absolutely pale,
and shivered as if attacked with all agGe
fit. Taking off his hat, he swept the pile
into il. and darted out Of the door, leaving
his V forfeit, and have never seen him
from that day to this
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-09-10
BEAUTIFUL EXTRACT,

However dark and disconsoiate the path
of life may seem to any man. there is an
hour OF deep and undisturbed repose at
hand. when the body may sink into a
dreamless slumber. Let not the imapina.
ton be startled, ii this resting place. in.
stead OF being bed ofdown shall be a bed
OF gravel. or the rocky bed of the tomb
No matter where the poor remains OF man
may be. the repose is deep and undisturb.
ed. the sorrow!ul bosom heaves no more.
and the tears are dried up in their foun.
tain. the aching head is at rest, and the
stormy waves o earthly tribulation roll un.
needed over the place OF graves. Let
armies engage in fearful conflict over the
bosom of the dead and not one of the
slerpers heed the spirii-st.ring triumphs,
or respond to the rendng shouts OF victory.
How quiet these countless millions sleep
in the aru,s Of their mother cath! The
voice OF thunder shall not awaken them
the loud cry Of the elements, the winds, the
waves. nor even the giant tread of the
earthquake. shall be able to cause inouie-
tude in the chambers OF death. They shall
rest and pass away--the great battle shall
be fought; and then small voice at first
heard. shall rise TO the tempest, and pene.
tate the voiceless wave. for q trumpei shall
sound, and the dead shall hear HE soicv.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-09-10
ANEcDorE OF GEN. JACKSON.

The lion. - who was a Bap-
list preacher and Lieut.. Governor, had at
| one and the same time been in the service
of the Lord and the State OF Illinois, be.
coming dissatisfied with honors or profits,
or both, OF the posts he held, determined
to resign them. and devote his time and
talents to the assistance OF the adminisira-
ton IN carrying on the General Govern.
ment. Accord ngly, he Went to Washing
ton and laid his case before the Presi.
dent. lie stated his pretentions and wishes,
narrated at some length all the prominent
events OF his political life, dwelling espe-
cially upon his untiring devotion to the
Democratic party, the sacrifices he had
subm tied to, the eXer,ions he had made
III its behalf, and its consequent indebted
ness to him. but said not word of what
he had done Tor the cause of religion.
Gea, Jackson heard the clerical aspirsnt
through in silence. and alter musing TOR
moment put the following question to him:
MIR. K, ara you not minister of the
Gospel" ..gt: a.aj.a ta Ipi
81 am SIR" was the reply. as9p
"'rhen SIR" said the General, with his
usual quie, dignity. 'you hold already q
higher once than any in my gift--an of.
flee. whose duties properly performed. re.
quire your whole attention; and really
think the best can do for You will be 10
leave you at liberty TO devote your whole
time to then, for from what you tell me,
lear that they have been somewhat neglee.
ted.
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Number IS.
A GREAT CHEESE MILL.

. F..
The St. Louis Rcveille tells OF an .exten.
sive cheese manuiactory in Tennessee
Some. idea OF the sgnilude may be gath.
cred from the following conversations: aag
The men were seated at a table in NASH,
vile. drinking ale and ealing crackers
and cheese. Their conversation atlenglh,
turned upon large cheese. x,fs M
That was very large cheese presents
ed Andrew Jackson" said one. sy+., II
Eyes, it weighed nine hundred pounds,
and upwards, answered another. ,i,o ~,
A young gentleman who was sitting
reading newspaper in the same room,
inquired IN 3l 100 wsa
How much did you say, sir?" z
mime hundred and -upwards," replied
the other. .4.ae et
"That is about hall as large as soma
that my father makes in This county," was
the young mans reply; "his cheeses gen.
orally averag. two thousand pounds" /.
"Two thousand pounds!' exclaimed the
strangers, in perfect astonishment. Why.
how does he manage diary capable Of
making such an enormous cheesel" in-
quireu Ootll simultaneously. l5 at
Very easy" replied the young mans
"he has an extensive trough leading down
the side of the hill on his place, and half
way down there is an immense vat; tho
COWS are MIXED in the trough, and the
same runs into this reservoir. about mid
die way OH the side of the hill"
Leaving the strangers to digest this de.
scription, the young man coolly laid down
the paper and walked of. Presently the
landlord stepped in.
do you Know that young man who left
the room few minutes sincei" inquired
Que OF tue strangers.
"Yes. sir" said the landlord, she is the
sou OF diary owner in this county"
"Wha, is his character for truth and We.
raci,y!" inquired the strangers.
81 never heard it doubted" replied the
landlord.
My reason for asking you," said the
stranger. sis, that he has been telling US
tnat his father manufactures cheese at his
diary. in this county. which average two
thousand pounds"
81 don, know anything about the weight
Of his cheese" answered the landlord,
but know that the old man runs. at fhe
bottom OF the hill. two saw mills. which are
driven the whole year round by the whey
which rams from his cheese press" g fYn
"Will you be so kind as to order our
horses!" quietly remarked the traveller.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-09-10
THE LOST CHILD; ,
SOR, THE LITTLE BEGGAR-GIRL.
BY LUCY LINwooD.

ysIt VA upon one of those frosty, yet sun
nv dayssof February. when the favorte o
fOftune and the lover OF ease is most like.
ly to be found luxuriating before the
warmth OF his own cheerful fireside. that
our story opens. As such one reclnes
upon his velvet cushioned couch, with all
air of quiet satisfaction, with his table la
den with Injuries. he seems too often to
feel thst all that is required Of him is to
make himself happy and comfortable!
sHMrl.D---f% Vas one Of those favored few
81 whom we have spoken. lie dwelt in
in the heart Of New York city. His fam
ily consisted OF wife and one child-a
little boy two years of age, at the time 10
which we allude. This gentleman was
sitting before brilliant coal lire. with his
feet resting lazily upon an ottoman; he
held splendidly-bound volume in his
Hard. and was now awaiting the summons
"a dinner He would occasionally look
up from his book and cast glance at the
window. The jnglng bells accompany
ing The merry sleighing parties as they
went skipping past. and the bright snow
glit;ering in the sunlight. seemed to give all
air Of gayety to every thing without; and
Mr.. D. saw no reason why every one
should not be- as happy as he was himself.
haAshe sat thus alone in his private Ii
brary, little beggar-girl approached the
door Of his house and asked for bread.
The seryant gave her few dry bits. and
noticing that she was very thinlv clad and
Shiyefing with the cold bade her come to
The fire and warm herself. ~ f1'
1t wss probably the first time in her life
thst the poor child had been asked to a
strangers fire. and il seemed, il one could
Judge from the expression Of her face.
that il awakened in her mind d gleam oI
hope. Of ,taa5 5Jsqf'' ta".!'e' aat
She thanked the servant for her kind
ness, said she could not stopto warm her.
sei.sbut desired!to see the gentleman oi
ano house! li(g 81 9itE1 IA 20 lHaoJ
-ss"Oh, that is out iof the question:" said
the servant. .He would not allow me 10
chow sAbeggar to his room. lwould risk
my yituation if should do such thing
But the little girl was desperate, and was
not % be put offsw She begged the girl to
-Show her that part oi the house he was in,
and she would even run the risk OF intru.
ssh smother 'fnolnept the distressed child
stood before the great Mr.'D--,'in his
'pisatst siitingsroom. 9liiia y. ~ sfeoiis
-sbShs stopped and cur,esied low; and with
a lOok Of mingled hone and fear, waited
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-09-10
PATHETIC.

Some poet that evidently thinks sour
wrongs is intolerable'--probably himself
the unfortunate husband OF a Bloolner-
comes out in the Carpet Bag. in dozen
stanzas OF profound griet most eloqurntly
done in rh, me. The following is his des-
cript.on OF the gradual encroachnent OF
wonankind on the territories OF panta.
looms. He says:
They took our hals-af first we hardly
missed them
And then they aped our dickeys and
cravats; #..t
They stole our sacks-we only laughed
and kisse, them;
.Emboldened thus they wore our very
n hats;
Until by slow and sure degrees, the witches
Have taken all. our coats, hats, boots,
n and breecheS! t.t..s
Our poet winds up with an indignant
protest against the usurpalions, and the
fierce declaration that
The pants are ours, we can not, uiH rot
spare 'em-
The girls must yield, they mast not, shall
not wear EN-"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-09-10
OLD BUT GOOD.

Soon after the Copernican system Of as.
tronomy began to be generally understood'
an old Connecticut farmer went to his par.
son with the following inqniry:-
.rDr, T----e, DO you believe in the
new story they tell about the earth moving
round the sunl' "'
Yes, certainly" ~ ''h ''' ''''e go" =
DO you think it lis according to the
Scripiuresl II it's true how could Joshua
command the sun to stand still!''r III,
."Umph!" quote the Doctor, scratching
his head Joshua commanded the snn to
stand still. did he?" 41'' e
2 "Yes" u E!usll a,A@ts tfs ,st.I
"Well ii stood sill did i! not7" F
Eyes" IT,.
Very we'll, Did you ever hear that he
set il going again?'
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g. OF"Will you keep an eve on my horse,
my son, while step in and get drink!"
= AYES, sir" .la cff l.ee
7 [Stranger goes in and gets his drink,
comes out aud finds his horse missing.
, a''Where is my horse. boy!" ela,
"He' $ run away, sir" .l
didn't | tell you TO take care Of him,
YOU young scamp!'
|, mo. sir, YOU told me to keep an eye. on
him. audi did till hs go. clean out OF
sight" Ice q td
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-09-10

bOne hour lost in the morning by ly.
ing in bed, will put back all the business
OF the day.
One hour gained by rising early is
worth one month OF labor in year.
One hole in fence will cost ten times
as much as il will to fix il once.
Que diseased sheep viii spoil flock.
One drunkard will keep family poor
and make them miserable.
One wife that is always telling how fine
her neighbor dresses, and how little she
can get. will look pleasanter if she will
talk about something else.
One husband tnaI is penurious or lazy.
and deprives his family of necessary COM
torts. such as neghbors enjoy is not as de-
sirabl. as he Ought TO be.
One good newspaper is one good thing
in a family. 100 'H"f
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-09-10
.0e7- .Teens, my lad, keep away from the

gals. Ven you see one coming. dodge
Jes sich a critter as that young 'nn, clean
en- the door step on tother side OF the
street, fooled yerpoor dad, Jenny. Don''
cock your feye over that way and wink.
lf it hadn'tbeen for her, you and yer dad
might ha' been In Cslilorny, huniin' d.
nuns my son."
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Should friends all desert you,
'alAbd those prof ring most i.'i
Like rainbow's buss vanish.
VI, Their loves but q boast.
Should they leave you forever,
Like the meteor's light,
You'll be happy without them
II the heart is all right.
,r,s Let the foul tongue of SANDER
Seize you for its aim,
Let envy aud mslace
.aa Assail your fair name, In}
Prosecutions surround you,
.Ad'Oppress you with night ~
Your soul rises DER them
q ilfthe heart is all right.
rsTiJIA 'sJt sa,i 4r TH
soasLet death, with its horrors,
Come to claim you his own,
baa Away to that dream land
-qou IL Whose realms are unknown
,s5isHis decree has no terror,
-ne0gi.You welcome his sight,
Dying peaceful and happy
II the heart is I'll right.
.'q>2Bo you poor-be you weslthy.
Gisl ss Be you lowly or grand,
Be- you on the wide ocean,
.~siFio Or safe on the land
l9ru In health or in sickness,
N,;n a.. Mid darkness or lpht. .......
-ig,1a You still can feel joyous
II the heart is all right.
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..1IP3oETRY.
8 KEEP THE HEART RIGHT.

ri Should the darts of misfortune
sdi 10 Around you be hurled, ID
Should the dark flag OF fate.
iq4io;fiO'ar jis's bark be unfurled;
'r>nYourabrlghtest hopes vanish.
.da4 Your days turn 10 night J..
asaoYei you may feellhappy ,ll
If the heart is all right.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-09-05
For Sale or Rent,

New House on Pleasant street, near Col Abbott's, con
N venienl for three families. Ii applied for will be
sold, with bout 10000 feet of land. Also the Cutting
House in New Worcester, with about three of land,
occupied by Pulaski Bacon. Also small Farm OF
about 30 acres with unfinished house upon it, about
mile west of said CUT ng estale the Jones Farm
Terms very liberal. p. G. BACON
mar6-dtf No Central Exchange.
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|l0
AIMED SUPP.
Cotton, ,bs .,
billions ofi5,
d and Bali.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-09-05

Gentlemens and Ladies Wrought Slippers
- MADE to measure, by BENZ. EMERSON, at G..
FMS SWANS shoe Mandatory, corner OF Union and
' Market streets, Worcester. augZo-uu
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ph;iodeInhia Bottles and Walls,

JHoR Druggists Perfumers, &C. for sale, wholesale anO
mar6eopdw6m SAMUEL g. WHITE
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Communion Wine

A VERY pure article, for saevery low by LEW e I
4 LAZELL, wholesale and retail Druggist No 20l MAIN
ssRBEr, A doors north Am. House. II Jans0
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Starch,

TN barrels and boxes first quality for sale cheap at Har
mar7.6m SAMUEL 9. WHITE co.
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REAL ESTATE

Land for Sale on Pleasant street.
E1NHE subscriber will sell 10 or II a price which
will be IN object to the purchaser, if applied for
Terms of payment easy.
my29-dtf VIM DICKINSON.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-09-05
HOUSE BELLS.
Teas.

Teas.
WYE nave hand a large assortment Of very choice
w TEA, which sell at an exceedingly low
price. Call aud examine
EDWARDS q BANCROFT,
ianl5-d&wtf No 10 Washington Square.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-09-05
Houses & House Lots I!

AuA The subscriber has for sale Houses in different
MsSs parts of the city, Also House Lots dferen STU
2a9A atons, varying price from $4,000 to 100. Ifany
wishes purchase speculation he has two or
three very valuable Estates scceptable of Improvement
which he will dispose Of very advantageous the
purchaser. ID. S. MESSENGER,
Feb. 20 eodistf. Office on Walnutst.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-09-05
Front Street Store Lots

ENE valuable lot of land the South side of Front
North of the Salem Church, extending on Front
about l40 feet and bounding East Tnmbull ST.
and West Salem street. offered for sale i'll lots
suit purchasers. Its average depth 10 leet.
The lots will be sold such as render them
profitable purchase either for those wishing build
for their own TO let
mar25-dtf FRANCIS EWEY. 2l6 Main ST
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-09-05
LIGHTNING CONDUCTORS.

TIME subsc Ibers would give notice they pre-
| pared tC afIx Lightning Conductors TO buildings, OIL
the most al ioved PLAN Having had IL years expe
rence in TIE business they confident that jobs commit
ted to their will be executed in the satisfactory
manner OF tie any hundred buildings protected by their
Conductors noi one their knowledge, has been 1am
aged by lightning Orders will receive prompt attention
II Shop at Merried's Building, Worcester, Mass.
my6 dam THOMPSON SKINNER d co
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WORCESTER DYE HOUSE.

TINE business of Dyeng and Finishing Cotton, Linen,
Silk, and Wooden goods still continues to be carried
well known establishment of HENRY b. ADAMS,
Central, lew doors from Main street. Particular
ton is given Cleansing nice Shaws Coaks, and gar
in general. Citizens of Worcester have occasion
to send their goods Boston, for thirty years experience
the business enables advertiser satisfaction
aud execute all orders with promptude.
ie2l-d3m II. b. ADAMS.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-09-05
A Small Place for Sale.

Ia SITUATED in Westboro', one mile South of the
i# centre, Mount Pleasant. the place consists of
$50 House, Barn, and Shop, suitable for shoemaker
or other mechanic, with of land which is well
stocked with Fruit Trees
The above offers a rare chance for mechanic to get
good place cheap. Inquire Of E. FORBES, on the prem
ano2O.dtf
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House for Sale.
For Sale or 10 Rent.
For Sale or Rent.
Valuable Real Estate for Sale,

&A BUILDING LOT on Front street, corner Of
ia Vine street 46 feet front by 70 deep. adjoining War
- den Block, with Dwelling House thereon,-being
very desirable location for the of Block of Stores
and would be profitable investment for capitalist For
further particulars inquire of CALEB A. WALL,
aug2l-dtf No PIP d 3l6 Main street.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-09-05
For Sale at a Bargain.

AyA COTTAGE HOUSE AND LOT, on Oxford st.
,nN The House is thorough built convenient, and
$50 ains seven rooms. The Lot is SIS feet front by 76
deep, and has some 80 choice FRUIT TREES upon it,
many OF them in bearing condition Possession given i'm
medatey, the wishes to leave the city. Terms
easy For further particulars inquire of
au25distf HOWE & PUTNAM.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-08-23

all the benefit derived from the mail steamers to them is In
emigration, and small amount that nds its way 10 circuit
tous route down the New York and Erie Canal the tolls Of
which were s47 $780, O0O and since the commencement
Of steam navigation have increased thirty per cent.
In order to benefit the South and West We must have
steam vessels drawing only sufficient water to enter the
Southern harbors None Of them have than eighteen
feet the highest tides their bars. The South and
West have greater interest in the trade Of Africa than New
York; is the productions Of these States that will make
of the exchanges The increase of manufactures at
the North the demand for the material at the
South and West But if this line Africa TO be estab
lished, 'it were we'll that done quickly" the
English have already taken the ncPent steps towards gain
ing the trade. Several steamers under the patronage OF the
British Government running to the Coast of Africa,
seeking for points to establish trading houses Action Of
Congress this point cannot be too quick every hours
delay is dangerous to our interest on the coast.
The following imports from Africa show very pretty
nucleus for future trade:
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-08-23

SAB DIslsrrR AT SEA.-Capt Brewer, of the brig Low
der arrived New York from the African coast ssaes that
in the month Of April last the brig Engisdn, Capt. Har-
rs Of Bristol England, capszed in tornado ST Fer
naudo Po It was supposed that there about thirty
Persons on board only Of whom, native of Africa was
saved He was picked up, floating spar, the third
day after the disaster by English ship IRON Csenuvon
bound fs Fernando Po Among those bosrd the unfor
tunae weasel Rev. G. W. STnrsos and lady, of the
Presbyterian Board of Missions Of New York. and Mrs.
HARRIs, wife OF the captain
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-08-23

TIE DAnusnosr CAsE.-The decision Of Judge wan
DEN, in the application of Fanny Wright DArusma mt
against her husband for amony. delivered on Monday
last, and published in the Cincinnati papers The lady
divorced from Der husband by decree obtained in the
Tennessee cous, and fled bill back the entire or
large proportion Of the property decided by her to her hus-
b nd her and n the opinion delivered Judge
den SLOWS her alimony in sum equal to the which
she would be entitled to under the trust Decd 900 per
The Court did not however, express any opinion
to the Of the trust deed, and made the allowance moi
povon under the trust deed, but as sImopy pesdent
lie.
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will be perceived by the above that the precious metals
and coffee the principal products Of Africa The articles
for colleges consis! of African cuosites and minerals,
plants, dubious roots, fossils, &c. very little effort on
part will expand this small trade into greater than
any trade have with any other single nation. But to
carry this trade safely and surely must throw around
our steamships the full halo Of Government
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-08-23

PETER SKY, Of the warrior chiefs Of the Onondagas,
died the Castle Monday last at the advanced sse Of 90
years The deceased and faithful friend to the
United States. and in the of 1912, when Gen. Porter
called for volunteers to protect the Niagara frontier the
Onondaga chiefs and warriors among the hs answer
the CALL They sustained the whole brunt Of the battle Of
Chippewa under their gallant but unfortunate chief La
Fort who killed in the action while the subject OF this
notice received and dangerous wound for which he
has since drawn pension from Government He ives an
intelligent amable, and upright man, and has done much
BY his advice and example, to improve the condition Of the
Onondagaa N. W STANDARD, august 10.