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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1853-11-26

THE THEORY OF POLITICS-By Richard HiIdrsth.
Author Of "The History of the United States Of America
l2mO, Muslin
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1853-11-26
THOSE POPULAR D.

CALHOUN'S WORKS. Third Volume
just received By novel W.T. BERRY co.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1853-11-26

EOR SALE.-TWENTY-FIV ACRES OF
Il LAND, nine miles from Nashville in District No s. and
Immediately the Liberty road, mile from the Frank
lin Pike and about three hundred yards from the Owen
and Winsted Pike.
Z A RAIIOWE Gannral Aran
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tentiOn Of The trade and Planters.
DUNCAN, MORGAN AGO ~
nOEl9-U No. 20 and III Public Ssnarp 2
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KIRwANsMEN AND THINGS AS SAW THEM IN
EUROPE-l2mo. muslin.
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CLOUDED HAPPINESS.-A Novel, Translated from
the French Of the Countess D'Orssy. svo, paper
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1853-11-26

UNOR BOYS AND CHILDREN.-WE HAVE
the largest and most varied OF fancy Hats
and Caps for Boys and Children offered in the city,
Most OF the STYLES entirely and desirable
AiSO-A fine assortment Of Ladies' Riding Hats Of the
finest quality and latest design
nOvl9 WATERFIELD 4 WALKER
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-06-07

4 HAS opened a DAGUERREAN ROOM, No. 1914
IL Msln street, up flight OF Stairs, where no
will be happy TO wait upon his friends. A
Oey- Opposite the Worcester House.
Juuo ., 1869. dam JOSEPH G. WARREN
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-06-07

After which Mrs A. c. Casman, and Petite Laur, vl
pres'nt TO the Ere Department a handsome
NATIONAL FLAG
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-06-07

'l'HE Rooms now cccu, led " Ike Central Bank
Possession given on or about the frst OF June. For
ttIns, apply at Central Bank dtf my4
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-06-07
Cold and Silver Watches, Cold Jewelrv,
SILVER AND PLATED SPOONS.


FANCY GOODS, At AUCTION!
81 AT ALEX. PUTNAM's Auction House. l43
KIN @aIn st., on Wednesday, Thursday Friday and
A. Saturday evenings, June l, 2, 8 and a, and every
evening the following week, or until all is sold
Ladies ana gentlemen are invited TO call during the
daytime and examine the Gooos and purchase at va
age auction Prices il they please All goods shall prove
as represented, or the money refunded
sales commence each evening AT u O'Clock.
Phase give us call, and will endenvort 10 give sat
isaclion, and do with you as we agree
]. GRAY, Salesman.
ml25 dtf ALEX. PUTNAM, Auct'r.
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Zeal Estate at Ruo- Ian !

EETILL be sold at Public Auction. ON yUFspAv
the 18th day Of June neAt al 10 O'Clock. A N
~ Inc Auction Room of 5. w. SELBY n Co m Nor'
cester' IN SAID tonnty, and continue min the wbo,
snall be SOLD, The following described Lands and Rel
Estate being part Of the Real Estate Of The lae Captain
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OUTAGE & LOT AT AUCTION.

IA J. l.. HOOD will sell on the premises, Thurs
it'll aay forenoon, Jane 9, 1853, at 10 o'clock that
- very pleasantly located Co,tare and lot on
sery, on lie North. ~
No ] Pearl street -'''"''' '"'' =
Worcester. June l. 1s53 H.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-06-07
AUCTIONS.
BUTLpING LOT AT AuCrI0N

,, ". ELLHE & co.
yA III sell o. re Premises on WEDNESDAY.
june A. ~ ~ lock, the very valuab Build
in! at, 81 nae ga " est Street second lot from Pies
a Z : ret coatainra a. ont 1900 square .eet
The above Is 'ne OF the most desirable Lots in the
Terms Easy, and made known at sale
> ". SELBY 4 CO. Auct'rs.
Worcester June d. 1888. ies d.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-06-07
Dress Making.

NHIss A. ROBINSON would 10y 20 ,ne KIT Lno,Sm o.
mi Worcester that she has fesprncn WIN wv nnid
M. M ,Sise those wlshing for work done ~ her
'sssstsnss u ami Al No. sudbury street. myso az
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-06-07
Can be- found at 10 Front Street,
WARnEN,c pIf1rsK ~

GENERAL assortment Of estoycs, Tin, Copper,
IA Britannia aud Brass Ware. Tin Roofs put 10 the
best manner, TIN and Copper Cutter and Conductors
fput n short Also, cnlvers inpfoved hot
Air Furnaees iorheasIng public and private Bv9,nss,
the hest in the maTket.A 'sue l. k,sFs fhEhro'
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-06-07
For Sale OF to Rent.
GROCERIES, &c.
stook Of Grooeries for sac.

4 RARE opportunity is offered, fer any person wish
"A ing TO engage in business with moderate CAPITAL
TO purchase small STOCK of Goods, in of the best
locations IN the city, where good and increasing run
of trade is e. ta5lIshed.
The proprietor having strong inducements offered TO
engage In different business enterprise, will give pur
chaser good bargain Inquire at his office.
nryl2 dawif
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About So Acres of Pasture Land

pasue BOUNDED suutberly On the road -,adiar fran,
worcester 10 Alulhrrry Grove in ltpester
About 20 Acres Of PASTURE LAND in the Wester-
~ part OF worcester called the Burnett pasture on
the Southery side eli said road aud bounded We,iefy
by land te Of Horace Danels
about 30 Aces OF Pasture Land, IN Worcester called
ihe Milestone Hill Pasture. bombed Westerly by the
Bond. = - - ''l
About l3 Acres of Sprout Land in Worcester called
itom Worcester to Shrewsbury and EasterIy by Long
Pond - 80 - A'''s
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Jnvenila Singing sohool

n COLLESTER Teacher of Vocal and lnsrumen
". tai Muse, having located hims,lf in this city,
would respectfully announce the coniIeneement of a
Juvenile Singing school at the yestry of the Union
Church,
On Saturday, May 2Sth, at 8 o'clock, P. NJ,
to consist of Of tweniy-f Lessons where in
structon will be given IN The elements of Vocal Music
cultivation OF the voice. &c.
Tickets for the Term, SLIGO.
In addition TO the above instruction, he will prepare
the class for Concert, vhch will be given the close
of The term. Mr.. c. hopes by his long experience and
the success which has hitherto attended his labors in
this department of Music teaching, TO merit liberal
patronage.
p, = The above School Will be holden regularly
every Wednesday and Saturday afternoon, hour
which will bfs convene the class.
GF Tickets furnished A. Marshs Music Store, and
al the Vestry.
NJ First Lesson Free
Worcester May 25th. 1858. d2w*
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NEW BOOKS NEW BO0KSl

NEW B00KS-NEW B00KSl
At LiUeymore's Bookstore, opp. an. Temp. House.
GERMAN Lyrics, by Brooks.
W Farther Bright Tioues -
Passion and Principle, by Mrs Gray. m
Game in It's seasons, by Frank Forreter
Home life In Germany, by Chas l.. Brace.
The Child's Native Vesptrs.
Prophets-and Kings Of the Old Testament
Our Village, by Miss Milford.
The Living Christ,
Also a large collection Of ENGLISH BOOKS, pur
chased az New York Trade Sales. JED du
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The Subscriber

HAS on hand and is receiving Butter ard Cheese
Il from the best daies in the County of Worcester
Also has on hand The best of Teas, Sugar Molasses,
and FouR R, OF the various brands with good assert
ment OF Groceries which will be sold as cheap as at
any other place. j. b PRATT
ie3 DIFF No 81 Main ST.
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THE ADAMS MARKET.

THE subscribers have recently rented this spacious
! and well arranged Market, at the corner OF Main
aud Southbridge SIS, where they offer the choicest
Meats of all kinds at the very lowest rates, together
with the incest Butter fresh every week rom some OF
the finest Diaries In New England Also vegetables "a
every varey, and other Produce OF the Season usually
kept in Market Establishments. rf -
They hope to merit and receive a generous share OF
the public patronage. RICE g. PHpPs.
ie2 dtf tft
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I ATbor Vitae for Hedges.

~ w sEI.bY 4 co. have Tor sale, very prime
lot Of ARB0R WIFE plants, 2 and 3yeers old
in ne order ioi hedge rowe which WIN NJ sold for Tess
Nan haif gfics II Called or fntme didftig. s,ata
'FAs dis makes hotter hedge than any other, this
dne opportunity for those who Wish TO purchase" 81
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LEATHER.

1)ET.T Leather Roundngs, Oak and Hemock Tan and
ID Trimming Of Belt aud Harness Leather, Of every
grade for sale by the subscriber. Also, Wells, Rams
Lifting, Taps, Counters, and Shoe senngs, hand,
and furnished order, In any quantities. upon reasoa
Die terms az his shop, In ot Union Block l0s Main
St. under ". J. Howpnds Printing ONCE
N. LAZELL.
Worcestor. Nav 10. 1ah3 d3m
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Admins SION 25 cts, No half price.

For full particulars see bills posted at Hoies
H1PPoDRoME Books, containing The Order OF PERI r
mances, ms given by Francon's Iroups together with
an abridged History o the Grecan Games Illustrated
with elegant wood cuts, may be obtained the door on
the day of Exhibition.
my30 d9 awlw
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-06-07

A CONVENIENT Lower Tenement, 6 or Rooms
on Newton sleet, off Pleasant al the House of d
ing, with good Barn aud siahe, good Water,
Garden, &c. Inquire at bis Office, or of
J. q. sTODDARD,
Maple street o. at The House,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-06-07
GRQCERY WARE HOUSE.

THE subscriber. have taken the new and spacious
Stores, and Bangs Block, Main ST., where will
be found an extensive assortment of
W, I. Goods, Teas, Oil and Flour,
and a great variety of FAMILY GRO CERES: Being
connected in Boston, and having superior advantages
we are prepared to sell Goods greater bargains Than
ever before offered in Worcester. Call and See
u Goods delivered free o. charge.
myl3 dswtf CHARLES d. COBB & CO.
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Adams & Claflin, Artists,

MO les Main Street, directly opposite the American
~ House, Worcester, Mass. having fine Sky Light
Tor Adults, we have recently added 10 Establish
mcni 40 adjoining Room, with spacious Side Light,
expressly Tor Daguerreosping Children, by the use of
which Pictures are made almost ms tanianeonsy.--
Those who have foted at other Rooms, are invited TO
give us a call .lf NataNtisl Il b saiesfaa Va
or Hours for small Children from 10 ann, to A pm.
maya dawtf a4ttNt l,fag
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white Hats-summer stYle /
NOTICE.

A LII Persons Indebted TO tho subacrlber prevons IN
IN April LIST, that have not since paid are reu,,ested
to make immediate payment JOS. u. GRELoVy
Worcester, April 26, 1868. dtf
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IA LET

A BLACkShTH'S SHOP aai Tools also, a TeDe-
\ nent il desired said shop IS considered an ex-
entire forging for Factories Iaquire al this Office.
dpI9 daWtf
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-06-07

Hair Mattresses, and Spring Beds.
YEAR. Mattresses, and Spring beds made 10 order,
Ill the best quality, a $50 Main street (up stars.)
octg dawif TABER a. CHOLLAR.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-06-07

A STORE Ia llarjins's Bloch, on Front Street
~ TENEMENT in The house corner of Portland
ana MY rite stftots. Also, small House on Quincy
ST CHARLES yVJtIrF
N.Y. DIFF
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Furnishing Goods.

ENTLEMAN'S Furnishing Goods Of all kinds, can
be obtnned upon tbs most reasonable terms At No
a05 Main street. l'I II sYLvANUs PRATT.
,nooa- dnwtf EfA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-07-07

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.


Your paper being largely Giro u'stsd IN our city q
Brooya, take the liberty Of calling your sttsnsoa 10
the question Of water water" for which cleo
tioa viu be held next Monday.
In the nrst place II Is doubtful whether water b
applied to the city Of Brooklyn from the interior Of
Long Islssd BY any plaa that the Wit u may be
able TO invent.
In the place. the following single section Of tbs
Water bill may ssrve to show tho enc sided uafAir
aspect of 'hs whole prsj,st:-
s:s Fer .h: RI q paying the Gosh Of said water
the Council hereby BY Loan,
from time TO time n s.h snouas a. they may dss. sa
The Issue Of eonds o. the creation Of public debt or stock
sbsh hs Ss.4 ~
snnun payable semi s.nssy and shall BE- payable or re
than forty years and after the passage % this
such bonds stock be old the Common Council =.
value thereof
Under this section the Common Council NAV in theie
judgment issue any amount Of stock from to tweoy
the whoS Of IL among themselves and their friends a.
Its par value. In justice to the Common Council they
ought to be tempted be- their strength bat here
l. btation enoug, to thsko the virtue Of aoy
Not ees than ten millions OF dollars will 10 any event bs
Issued rhe plan 81 euld ado.t~d which
~ any possibility bs PAID under d'ty to come-not
dollar Of this stock bot ~0ud fairly bring tea per cent
premium If fairly brought into InaIkst; the profit in
tbis Gaze ~enId be ~ loo Of dollars but IL ths
cisy Of Brooklyn gain this prons TIE Whole feature OF
the Water bill the which 1t has got
ssd the board Of brokers sreadyi requisea shox 1t
will not
Can ssy friend Of the bill answer VIII, IT wa. not
provided that the water stock OF the city OF Brooklyn
should be 'od to the highest bidder ss public auction
rather than Larcsl IL to the fav0rte few whose
lanes already On tho slate
1t IL q meet extraordinary thing to sec snch bill
receive the sanction Of any intelligent o. men, and
the ffighful privilege II offers peonIao ana plumber
Ia enough to shale all sonadsdcs In public men.
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VIOLENT AND DESTRUCTIVE STORM IN READING
PAOn the LIST instant, about half past four o'clock
p. NJ, o sharp thunderstorm, accompanied by hail
and heavy gale Of wind, passed over our CITY from
tie northwest, and confined for half an hour. II
appears to have been most violent south OF Caesnut
and west Of Sixth street, and did considerable dam
age to buildings shade trees, &c. The west gable
end OF the Catholic Church. with ono section of the
roof were blown down, the roof being hurled into
Fifth street. and the wall breaking through the cell.
Ing and falling, in q mass Of brick and mortar down
upon the sanctuary, altar. &C., completely over
wheming them and doing great damage to The fur
Diturc. portion Of the wall Of Mobiles new ma
chine-shop; the gableend Of Boas Goodrch's steam
saw-mi, substantial stone building; the new stack
Just put up at Wells q Bertolet's hre-brick works.
ktelys ice-house, large frame building on the WV
omising across the Schuylkill. The parapet walls
and roofs of several dwelling houses in South Fourth
street were also blown down; and much more minor
Damage done, which 1t IL impossible for us OF this
Aate hour to particularise. About 20 feet Of the
weather boarding at the southwest end of the Ian
caster bridge was ripped off, aud several houses and
barns on the opposite sido of the river, unrooted
We learn That man was killed by the falling OF a
building on kurtz's farm, in Cunlru township about
mile distant from town. His name we could not
ascertain IL the storm extended far into the conn
try, It must have been very DESTRUCTIVE. RenT;rr
Ca-efc.
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superior CoW s,--6anne Tenn

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Campbell aud Emiiet
jelly 2.-Eenry +. Iaiinadgc, Hugh Ma1aceH,
cnd othos. rs. the. Ens RttE Bank.-This case
came before the general term Of this court at the last
term thereof, on an appeal by the defend ants from
on order made by Judge Campbell, allowing an ill-
junction against the defendant (tho hak strain
ing the baok from building on a strip Of land in
mont OF their premises at tho corner Of ST. Marks
upon the allegation that the owners II the land on
the north side OF ST. MarS place about twenty years
ago, by consent, set their houses all back eight feet
from the line OF the street. leaving court yards in
front Of their houses The bank having recently
purchased the corner lot threatened 10 build on the
eight feet reserved for yard and thereby de-
strcy the beauty 4 the street. Judge Campbell al.
lowed an injunction training the bank from build
the general term Of tho court. The Court after
hearing Edward Sandford as counsel for the bank,
and Richard Mott for plaintiffs. affirmed the order
made by Judge Campbell. retaining the Injunction.
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Personal IutoIliVonce.

TIE following dstiuguishcd individuals arrived IN Que
bee on the ID inst The Earl and Countess Eesmers.
Lord GilSsss Grosvenor Capt. a Egertou and four
wants. Lord Pantagenet and suite Prince Victor OF Ho-
hs.love Lady wife o. Admiral a. 81 George s
apd Mr.. Abbey, R. n.
Yon willism C. Rives of vrei,ia viii deliver the ad-
dress before the New York State Agricultural Society ct
Saratoga.
Fl. j. sh' s:i.%p e 4 ssssE Logan ss.
sy " sSS tai;s & and sg
r. Levi LADY ' and swo oSiarsn NJ Peck D ss:ysn:s
sns h h M Ss a a sfas NJ sy n
M Psnnsii Mr nsrsham MT Kemp M:s:fs Jas Noc.nd-
IT, IL kim NJ
burgh lady and family NJ Wor,sy and LADY NJ sin %
Mrs
NJ NJ Sa s NJ vensys ne%nosd Mr.
LsGersy, lady and i.uily, and Others 49,. 49,. p.u.
.ss II $ :
James Jam. berry. Z Miiiye.s, VIM Howard, Barnes
lazy NJ STst es@as, Da.o.ns Pu:esms VIM Ham
a.s - q B..s.s r. SysisS ": Gss:s
Lay .'; sr, s!s s" ana Sss:
" R'sT ssss! SsA s:sIl
II: 81, q ess's w s,s
..S LADY . sRnf,f ,s ss.n;: s End
sey ssodasns. norRan wSss Taylor Hoi
ssG:; nsd lazy :
Jas wadrop. Mr.. Bovdn NJ: Reeve and Two children
Tsasa John nnn Goidssrry 1sriy
Bents Geo Fried J RueeF, Jas Hsdier MeNsly Ne
FssI &c E.. fs.s
TN
sos Rowe Gil Asfieson Pouch
WI Emsns and others including GO Panama Railroad mo
n. steamship Nos, S,,s Lsh.J Plan Ss
s sss afs so
Ilaas, DsT;S1 K. sSy.s .sa
hud s .na daushs.r -. sehioss vie and
@ and as s nj Ss
ther Mrs Hunter Mrs Kellogg Harris Arms
H.1 sssn'sa H.,
two chsre, Mrs Packer and sTo children Esn Mn
cT r.ose1 aF Lyon @sse s.: FsaoS J.:
SnrSsm Thomas mails, Booth Rss% B.inals ,;A
Hr Hsss'!'b be xsn Bell n: spios and n..
' Finer a Srier Lyon and son. Smith
Mr. Croyss,A 2 L.wsenes. Mallory p Power \ ~
Baithps; Thsnscn, MsNs.i H,nson Whitney
ys SHtma Card n.sd5 Gsr S:!y din;
6emrsssr Snyder Lsssh; Pisshi, c.p;ss
DF 5chnson. z Bsrinstcn, 4 Saith Smith. LIZ LIZ
Cali wssiburn: Ess CHER. " Rowland, williams
sSmos IN sa and Nor in h.
s Williams ss q;
: nn nsts Pses . %ssy NJ sna Payas
nd 26 In the aka
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The most lamentable and heart rending 81
tendan the ceebs alton Of the Fourth In Albany says
the Journal took place in Tsnbroeck street. Nc John
Penberton had placed In front II his house abou four
pounds Of damaged POWDER In the shape Of mound and
whns In the Of placing pieco OF lighted punk In the
centre or t. his DAUGHTER being him and looking
It. 81 ark Of Gre fell uponr whom the powder explodsd
envelopipg her in flames Her clothing nearly burnt
her person. and she taken IN the hsuse blind AID
severely ned Her father badly burned about his
face and hsnds but Is not considered dangerous Miss
Pemberton IL about twenty four years age We learn
that she has not recovered her sight and that shs IL
lying in toal condition.
Tho conductor Of one Of tho railroad raas running
into Bottcn the 4th inst, beaten to death hy
some Irishnea who refused to pay their fare
On Monday morning. two clubs Of h4fgrown boys,
esrg themselves Stockholders and south MaieeDs met
In shppen street, Fourth, Philadsphia and In
dull cd FOR brief period in sort OF rusniDg nsht
pumbor Of pistols discharged, and paving stone.
freely used by the rival parties Near tho corner OF
Third and Shipper streets little girl aged eight years,
daughter of Mrs. Eary, received ball or slug in hsr
neck At tho time the wound received the unofend
Lg child was standing by tho side Of Its mother Tho
wound il cousi darcd dangerous
On the Fourth, young man In Albany. not being
content with firing off pistol ia the open air tried the
experiment OF dischsrgIDg loaded pistol lot, the bung
hole empty cssk The result THAT the csAk
torn asuDde~ and DO Frustrated to the earth He
WAS picked up conveyed Lsne, and obliged TO keep
his bed for the rest Of the day.
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Important to Pensioners.
= NEW York, July l. 1853,

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
very near friend of mine was disabled In the
Mexican war, and received pension from the United
States About two years ago he was unfortunate in
business, and lost about five hundred dollars. He
gave to the man to whom he owes that money his
pension as security for the debt He has large
family, and that creditor is rich MAN. and always
thought that no man had right to take pension
as security. addressed letter to the Commission
or of Pensions in Washington, inquiring into the
subject; few days ago received an answer, of
which the following is an exact copy. The original
can be seen, by referring the inquirer to my resi-
dence.
PryaoS 0rr1cB June %. 1883.
Sr-By the annual provision Of the pension laws any
agreement mortgage of mans pension is rendered in
fuses to deliver the certificate of pension belonging to
" friend the tpsioner and he makes affidavit OF the
fact and also proves that he Is the identical pensone
the gent shcre the pension Is payable viii DO directed
to pay him the amount due
The sdevit OF the pensoner and the proof Of identity
must be properly authenticated before justice of the
peace whose official character should BIZ certified am
very respectfully, Yours &c,
(Signed) p. WALDO, Commissioner.
/ know, Mr.. Editor, that there are many pension
ers in tie same circumstances my friend, to whom
this official letter will be good news. I know nv.
SELF broker in Wall street who has in his posses
sion about dozen pension papers, for which he gave
halt what they are worth thus taking advantage OF
these poor soldiers. Very respectfully,