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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02
CITY HOTEL,

CITY HOTEL,
CORNER Of FOURTH AND STREETS,
DUBUQUE. IOWA.
- THIS well known Hotel has he en- leased for
slit term of years by the subscriber and thorough
III ly renovated and newly furnis ned is now optn
tor the reception of the travelling nifty and the
pubic generally. The Proprietor having extensive
experience in this business confidently hatters himself
that he can give entire satisfaction all who may ia
vor him with call.
This Hotels situated in high, healthy, contra, and
convenient part of the city, ard directly street
leading 10 the steamboat landing, and Immediately in
the centre of the business part of city The best
of sabling attached to the House, where all times
can be had Carriages Buggies, Horses, &C., the
reasonable terms
95-Passengers and Baggage conveyed 10 and rom the
Boats free of charge.
&. e. HEWITT.
Dubuque, Sept. 9Th 1853. daw-Iy
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Ho. The Omnibus

cAAA/ THE subscriber has recently brought
EH{A to thistity an OMNIBUS, and is run
~ ming IL regularly between the NAPLES
House and Davis farm, the Plank Road. lie leaves
the NAPLES House AZ O'Clock p NJ aud makes hourly
call of Ladies' convey Them any part of The ely.
Rates IF F.rc.-Fronl the Wa2es House 10 Davis
Farm, Scents each way.
a. LEATHERs
Dubuque, Nav 5fl, 1853. daw-ly
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Twelve Hundred Thous-
and Dollars

S,oiss Goods, direct from .4mericaa
and European .Haaufacturers.
Our long experience in the Western Trade, and having
correct knowledge OF tue wants OF the country, enables
Us TO import such goods as are adapted To the wants OF the
people.
We believe have facilities in buying which are not
enjoyed by other Western House, having resident
partners and buyers constantly the Manufacturers and
Auctions III the East and agents the Continent
Purchasing goods fnf Cash and short time,
enabled To buy much lower than Eastern Western Job
beers who buy long credit and always able and
prepared take advantage If change in the
ke favorable to cash buyers, which merchants who buy
on credit cannot enjoy.
Ne can o6ord to sell for CasA, Ten PER- cent.
less than other Houses, terausc aoe do not sus-
fein heory tosses ty crcdtting crtraragant and
tnladlciQnS merchants.
Merchants who have been the habit OF visiting East
cities, assured that they will large stocks of
goods IN 81 Louis, as can be seen III New York Pa
deIphia,
We guarantee to erhibit a larger, and better
assorted, md raore elegant stock Of Fancy and
Staple Dry Goods and Nations, than uas ercr
On one House IN .4merica.
Our Dress Goods mostly styles designed by our
selves, and entirely confined to in this market
We are prepared TO offer the inducements in Silk
and White Goods as offered by the first class houses
the East, who only i'll this branch of the business
The country merchant will save time and money by
purchasing his goods in ST. Louis-eXp-nse and risk of
travelngloss of time (Which is valuable good mer-
chantseNpensive transporationdee ntion OF his goods
by low waterand mismanagement Of incapable and care
ess forwarding merchants, thereby suhecng himself to
loss OF sales and profits and great Inconvenience dis
count mon he receives from his
which always in favor of the citiese risk OF
stocking himself with large quantity Of goods
not adapted TO his trade which 10 be deprecated
and become unsaeahle and being long absent from his
business and family good the retailer
make his purchases in home market.
We respectfully suggest these facts to the Merchants IN
the West believing is their interest in every respect
tomake their purchases in St Louis aud that the system
have established, aanteeing them cheaper goods
and large stocks be obtained in any the Eastern
cities, will bring TO many merchants and traders who
have not before that they could money and time
by coming a home market Tor their supplies
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Administrators Sale Of Personal
Property.

THE Public are hereby notified that, by order Of
the County Court Of Dubuque Couaty, Iowa, at its
Janusry Term, A. D. 1888 the subscriber Administra-
tor Of the Estate Of William Donaldson deceased, will
the first day January, A. ID. 1854, offer SALE
certain CAsDiN0 MAcaiNE belonging To the estate Of
said deceased, appraised the value of two hundred
doars for the payment nf debts of said deceased The
said Machine Is ready be exhibited persons desir
buy, At the residence OF the ribcr,
southwest corner Of Ninth aud Locust in the
city Of Dubuque. The said sale will take place the
day above named, o'clock in the afternoon Of that
day, the Auction Rooms OF Richard Csx
in said city, by public onfcry. j. 1. CDVEL.
Oct. ~, 1854 oc2iw om Adm r Of said n tate.
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+. BOY L Els
CHEAP CASH STORE.

On Main street, tetpeen Fourth md Fifth ,nem
Door to John SimpiOts.
vINHE subscriber begs the nbabtantso
i Dubuque and surrounding country, that he hasjust
returned from New York with fresh and seasonable
supply of STAPLE and FANCY. DRY GOODS, CLIO
THING, GROCERIES & QUEENSWARE, which have
bought the most advantageous terms, and will
be sold for cash at the lowest reinunerang prices
Country storekeepers respectfully requested cal
aud examine goods and prices before purchas
erv here Che price only will be asked, and ahae
ment made Amongst the stock wi lbe found the follow
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MACHINERY AND CASTINGS
For Saw Mills Grigt Mills, Steam Boats Work Shops.

For Saw Mills Grist Mills, Steam Boats Work Shops.
CASTINGS
W Irona ndB Fouahres, "
Fneman
SELECTING AND SMELLING OF METALS Also,
MACHINE AND FINISHING SHOPS
nd
A PATTERN DRAFTING Il DESIGNING DEPARTMENT,
ndprh
EL.fCKSNITHLvG ShOPS,
avaneyof
PLANEING-DRIILING SCREW CUTTING MACHlNES,
nhmtewh STOCK fewP
FINISH, AND REPAIR MACHINERY,
s,and Business
Jaao
Steam Engines either Lorgeo Small Horie ontal or oPtgh;
Slide Valpes Leuer Cut OfStitabLe for Sap MAS
FIGURING AiUs-Mean, Boats Workshops;
Wees-un-
eesayn endeh theme Al,n
o.
andcshng them
Stores and
ghang ear
LIE CLAIRE DAVENPORT & CO. P,opriems
Davenport owa,lS
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TlLTON & MOLONY,
Importers and Wholesale Dealers in
Wines &C LiQuoTs
OF every description, New York, No 9, Old Slip.
J. KENT, Agent, Dubuque, Iowa,
GHYOULD beg leave TO inform the trade and public
wv generally that they opening and in receipt
Of large and well d stock OF Fresh and Import
ID Wines ard Liquors of every description and of
fer inducements purchasers which cannot be surpass
Cd in any city Of New York, and would respectfully
invite merchants and tavern keepers to call examine
stock and prices before purchasing elsewhere think
ing il to Be to their advantage to do so.
j. KENT, AGENT,
No. 306, Steamboat Landing, in Vests Warehouse,
Dubuque Iowa.
Dubuque, Oct. 6, 1885, d&w-f
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STRAYED OR STOLEN.

II der, Three Horses; a heavy-made black five
old, white hind foot and star in his forehead
light bay, three years old white legs white face and
lass eye the other dark bay, year old, one
hind foot white.
Any one taking up all or any of these animals win be
literally rewarded can be addressed at Export, Clay
ton county, Iowa. IRAN HAMMOND.
Dubuque, Oct. G, 1852 w-3w*
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ATTENTION

svOTXCE.
New Stocks of all kinds of Dry Goods, Roofs,
Hats, Caps, Clothes, &c, &C., &C.,
FOE Sale CheaDs
'FHE undersigned would respectfully inform their
customers aud the public generally, tia; they h5y
full stock of
Fall and Winter Goods
in store at the of Main and 9th streets and at
their old stand under the 6. NAPLES House Both OF
the above stocks full and complete received di
rectly from the Eastern Markets. aud would res
pectny invite all To and examine for themselves
Tor we shall sell them cheap-rerg cheap for casa
Returning our sincere thanks for past flvers, We re
y. NAPLES & SMITH
n. b. The undersigned would respectfully saw 10 the
Ladies OF the city and country generally although
my loss by the late fire has been one my late
House Furnishing enterprise sl they shall be
appointed. They may depend upon my opening just
sucha stofe as the one burned, building ca
be got aud the goods got here from the East
My intentions are to keep full stock of House Fur
nishing Goods every department. with the
latest styles Dress Goods in almost endless variety
&C., &C.. &C.
Feeling very grateful To the citizens of Dubuque nd
country for their liberal patronage the
last iouteen years, and respectfully socis contnu
ance of the same. W it'll my hest respects,
/ am your ob't. scr'vt.
PETER NAPLES.
Dubuque, Sept 10, 1853. daw-tf
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Mining Agency.

NEW YORK, ITO BRoADwAY-RooMs No. 6 AND 9.
JbIS Agency is established for the purchase and sale
commission OF unmprovcd Mines aud Mining
S1cs in Companies organized and work also for
Lnrnisng all kinds Of Machinery and Mining Tools
ordered also the Chemical Analysis of Ores and other
substances as forwarded from any part of the country.
printed circular, giving full explanations, will be
sent in answer to any ipaid letter enclosing
hree-ceDt Post-offiee stamp.
l. B. BARBOUR & CO,
Sept. IA, 1855 daw 3m ITO Broadway.
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:" ntcd.
= 000 Bushels Of good cl an Wheat and 5000
OsOOO bshls good White Oats, delivered at my
Warehouse, the Levee bewixt this and the close Of
navigation, for which liberal fair price will be paid
cash on delivery. 6. r. WEST.
Dubuque, Oct: IL, 1853. dawtf
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aud examine goods and prices before
cse here Che price only will be asked and ahae
ment made stock wi lbe found the follow
ng:
Superfine Black Cloth Fancy satin, silk & Bingham
Black and fancy cassimercs cravatsScarle blue and
Doe skins white wrappers, drawers
Caslmeret.es, satinets, cot Suspenders, comorters
goods Turkey red aud madden
gleached sheet ,ngs, 81 104 handkerchiefs,
Blue bIeaced and brown Green and blue barege Bloc
drillings mer corded skirts,
Bleached brown striped Swiss and jaekonet insert
slirIings; ings and edgings;
uekabaeks, diapers, towel Lise and thread insertngs
rugs, and edgings, black silk lace,
rash blesched and brown cap nets sewed muslin col
dalnask table cloth; lars and cuffs;
Red; white, and yellow fan Black lace falls;
nels; Cashmere, silk aad wool
Bed kings ,counterpanes, wool, CLOTH Berlin, Isle
Carpet worp, cotton yarn and cotton gloves;
and batting; Boy fancy, plaid, gray wool
Carpet bags merino and cotton socks
and umbrellas; ades' merino, cashmere
Ginghams, calicoes, linseys and cotton hose,
checked jackonet, Swiss, Threads, sewing knittina
book, Victoria lawn and cottons, purses elastics
lappet maslins, wrstlets,, purse twist, Ze
Adacas, mohairs, coburgs, phyr wool;
lustres and poplins; Tapes, reels. hooks and eyes
De Lanes printed cacoes Jenny Lind and Kate Hayes
French merinoes, Canton gown buttons, pc agate
fannes, cambrics, cam linen and ivory buttons;
brio handkerchief Dressing, back and side
Brown Holland, Irish linen, combs, hair and cloth
Oiled cloth, table covers, Coat Links;
DoyIeys black velvet; Bay State long sl,awls.
batting;
CLOTHING.
black cloth Cashmere and DoeskIn
cloaks, tnshng and blank pants,
ct overcoats, quilting satin Iudia rubber legeings,
and fancy vests
GROCERIES, &c.
hoIce Imperial, Young Pure cognac Brandy old Mo
son, Ooolong & Souchong nongahea and Ohio whis-
Teas. kew,
lava and Rio Coiiees Golden Syr :, and 8 II mo
cocoa, iasses,
Loaf crushed, clari an and Smoking and chewing to-
brown sugars bacco,
sperm, star and tallow can Principe, Havana and Sho
aides -. root cigars
loves nutr;c:s cinnamon, Fancy and plain soaps, Ia
snger,musard and pepper go, lard oil, tuDs, buck
Table CUTLERY and queens cts, coffee mills,
ware, &C. Raisins, almonds, currents
+. DOYLE
Nov. l5-dwy
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Notice..

TINE Copartnership heretofore existing under the
L and style Of Kennedy, Gillian & CO.. is this
day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons having
claims against will present them for payment to
Thomas F. Gillian & Plus Emerson !; and all persons
knowing themselves to be indebted will pay 20
Gillian & Emer who alone authorized receive
and receipt for the samc THOMAS X. KENNEDY,
THOMAS +. GILLIAN.
Oct. 90, 1883 dawlm Plus EMERSON
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srHlj Is TO notify all whom il may that the
subscriber has b appointed Administrator Of the
Estate Of John Duggan deceased by County Court
OF Dubuque County, Iowa, its August term, A. D.
1859. All who may be indebted said deceased are
requested to settle immediately, and all who have
claims against The said deceased. will file the in
the Clerks office Of the said Court forthwith.
sHs 4sfe j. s. COVEI.
Oct. 18Th, 1853. w4w
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AUD!
A LII who want AXES OF the real COLLINS & Co.
"A make, should be particular notice the stamps
there various counterfes and limitations stamped
Collins and labelled much like ours, which f. aud
uently sold in parts of tile United States as our
manufacture They made in different parts of the
country by various Axe Makers, and generally their
poorest quality The genuine Collins axes which have
aronired such an extensive rcnt,t,on arc ;nvariaby
stamped "COLLINS & CO, HARTFORD" and each
has printed label with my signature. II now
more than Twenty FIVE YEARS since We commenced
the business with the stamp of Collins Co. Hartford y
and do not know of any other axe-maker by the name
of Collins in the United States.
.4agust. $50 WY SAM w COLLINS
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Family Groceries.

r HAVE on hand complete assortment of choice
i Family Groceries, consisting OF Sugars, Coffee,
Teas Pickles, Preserves, Extracts Essences Spices
Nutmegs, cinnamon, cloves, Ginger starch saeratus
Soda Tartar Rsisns, currans, citron Chocolate
cocoa, Bronls candles, Soaps, indigo Tobacco, ALT,
Snuis and Brushes of all kinds with every other article
usually kept in Grocery stores all of which win he sold
at the lowest market price, by A. GILLESPIE.
Dubuque, Sept. It'll, 1853.
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Chicago to New York and Boston.
Shortest, Most Expedions and only Rail Road Route
New York, Boston and Philadelphia.
Great Western and Southwestern U. s Mail Route
PASSENGERS leave Chicago with the O'Clock ?. NJ
Il Telegraph Train, reach MONROE morning at 8
O'Clock, connecting with the splendid low pressure
Steamers, direct for Buffalo, without
Landing,
arriving at Buffalo in time for the the II o'clock Express
by either n Y. City and Erie or n. Y. Central Roads
10 hours less time than by any other r. r. Lake Route
NoRrHERS INDIANA, Capt. |. T. PHEArr,
Leaves Toledo and Monroe, TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS
Leaves Buffalo, Wednesdays and Saturdays
SOUTHERN MIcMcAS, Capt A. D. PERKINS,
Leaves Toledo & Monroe, Mondays and Thursdays
Leaves Buffalo, Tuesdays and Fridays.
EMPiRE STATE, Capt. J. WILsoS,
Leaves Toledo and Monroe, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Leaves Buffalo, Mondays and Thursdays.
Also, Three Daily Trains a Day,
Making complete Railroad connections throughout Ohio
Pennsylvania, New York, and The entire New England
States.
LIST, LIGHTNING EXPRESS, leaves at A. NJ.
ID, ExPRE,s AND MAIL, leaves at IL
sd, TELEGRAPH EXPRESS, leaves at : r. NJ.
Only One Train on Sunday,-ieares at 8 p. NJ.
RTPassengers particularly requested TO procure
Tickets before taking seats in the Cars
Office in Building, doors south of tie Main
Entrance, Dearborn Street, Chicago.
M GEO. NJ. GRAY, Agent.
June 18th, 1853. daw-tf
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WINDOW GLASS.-40ns thousand Boxes Glass as
w sorted sizes, for sale low the sign Of Good
marian. TIMOTHY MASON.
sent II
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Fresh Arrivals.
OK Drums Goldfish 60 boxes l-2 and IA Rasans
- 40 Pkg's chests and l-2 chests Tea;
25 Boxes No. ], Soap Tierce Rice;
cask Brandy; do Port Wine
The above Goods will be sold TO the trade in town
country at small advance on cost.
3. J. O'HALLORAN,
Commercial Hell, II MGia-$t., Dubuque
Also, fine lot of Harvesting Tools, Scyihe Snaths,
Forks, Sckies, &c.
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Bv E<Dre.sS.

lust received at the Commercial Hall, another lot
81 Il oSe hne, superb, Fashionable SILK HATS and
ufactUredoxpress for
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~ UININE-Pure and unadulierafed Quinine from the
~ Philadelphia Laboratories for sale at the sign of the
Good SasartaR. TIMOTHY MASON.
A LARGE apd Fresh assortment of TEAS, just re-
IA ceived and for sale low by
v ANDERSON & MILTON.
Female Seminary.
CUBSCRIBERS TO the Dubuque Female Seminary
~ hereby notified that the third nsalment the
amount of their subscription has been ordered by the
Building Committee.
Payable the Office Of Cook, Sargent. Barney Co.,
JOHN c. HIGGINS0N, Treasurer.
Dubuque, Oct 90, 1853. dot
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02

TX TONS assorted Iron, for saleey
IL NAY 10 GILLIAN & EMERSON.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-11-02

nURTNG my absence from Dubuque, all persons IN
IL aebfed to me by Note, will please call on Cook,
Sargent Barney Co., who are authorized to oi
me. j. Is. THOMAS
August 9th, 1853. daw-tf
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Brick Layers Wanted,

CIX Brick Layers can find employment by enGuing a
= this office. Wages will be little higher than ar,
now given in DUBUQUE
July
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Il PLUKIBUS UNyM,
BAADE OSTEN,
Buggy and Wagon .hanutactory-Biaek
s'Rtthing,- Glazing Paper Hanging, &c. &c
MAIN STREET,
Opposite the foundation ofthe Cathedral
DUBUQUE, iowa
We begleave to inform the citzeps of Dubuque, and
the surrounding country thatwe have established Bug
gy and Wagon Mandatory under the above named
style and will constantly keep hand full assormen
ofone and two horse Wagons. at
THE LOWEST PRICES
and which, in regard TO durability, we guarantee to be
equal if not better than
ANY MADE IN THE WEST.
Come and see for yourselves how our Wagons are
made and feel satisfied that you don't want to 20
any where else to buy Good Wagon.
ROD IRON FENCES, in the new fashioned style,
made order also any kind of Blacksmithing and Re
pairing done onshort notice and on reasonable TERMS
PAINTING, houseand sign painting, Granting, Mar
bling and Paper Hanging.
GLAZING, done In a workman like manner, at { he
low rate of 50 90 per 100 lights. Watch and Compass
Glasses put in IN less than no time.
feblSwly BAADE & osTEN.
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Wrapping PAPER.
NOTICE.

wrapping Paper.
A GOOD article Of Wrapping Paper, different sizes,
n just received and for sale by
Dabuqae, June It'll. A. GILLESPIE.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-03-16

The New York COWjer'S correspondent writes:
The appointment of Mr. Dickinson, is Collector
OF New York, is urged by powerful influence,
more for the advantage of others persons then bs
own. All these intrigues will result in the px.
Senator's being brought to the city as Assistant
treasurer, If he desires that situation, and also
the appointment of some decidedly bunker or
hard she'll politician betaceen Mr. Cisco and Mr..
Schell, as Collector. Should Charles O'Connor.
Esq, nominate friend for naval officer of the
port il is supposed that he whould be gratifed.
VIM: I. Richie, Esq, of Richmond Va, and
NJ N. @. Upham are candidates for the Liverpool
Consulate, each with powerful supporters But
Nathaniel Hawthorne, Esq, author of the life of
Gen. Pierce will obtain that profitable and desir-
able position. Judge Bishop, late regular demo-
cratic candidate for Governor of Massachusetts.
and connect ted by marriage with the new Secreta-
ry of the Interior, is looked upon as the probable
successor of Hon. Charles Hudson present naval
officer. Fletcher Webster, Esq, now Surveyor.
viii not be disturbed, A. NJ. Whitney has the
best chance to succeed Mr. Devens as Marshal of
Massachusetts.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-03-16
Water Power and Buildings Tor Sale.

THE Subscrih r, wishing make a change in his
i business, offers his entire Estate for sale situated
in the hJnrshing town OF Leomnster, consisting of
fifty of laud, with new building so by 80 feet
two stories high, new stone dam and fumes
said building, with the addition of machine room,
wouid be vel adapted Tor small paper mil. The
power is capable Of driving four gines the dres part
of the season. nd ray be increased e-third with
sulal expense. On the premises are Dwelling Houses
with Barn Carriage House, Sheds, and all necessary
Out Build ngs, mostly new and in COED r. pair They
are situated oneh4f mile from Railroad Station on the
Fitchburg and Worcester Road which makes the faci-
ties OF freight or Boston and New York surpassed by
none in this part OF the county The whole win be
sold, and part of the purchase money may remain
five years, if desired or will sell half of said es-
tate and take interest in the business Said hud-
ings could be fitted, ready for early in the H.
For further particulars in relation said estate, all
communications addressed the subscriber, post paid,
will meet with prompt attention.
feb 7-d2aw&wtf WHITING GATES
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-03-16

HARDENING STEEL.-In what little expert
ence have had in the above, have come to The
conclusion that 10 harden steel properly and be
sure OF good temper without injuring the tools,
Is as necessary TO heat the water as it Is to heat
the steel, and think that if care is taken to heat
the water the right temperature, there would be
no need OF any further process, that of drawing
the temper. For getting different shades of tenn
per the water should be of different grades of
heat To our machlnists would say 10 partic-
ular, that for their tools, or a portion of them,
such as taps, reamers, and cutters, they should
be heated 10 a cherry red color, and immediately
plunged into about five or SIX quarts Of boiling
water, and as soon as possible after the tool has
been immersed in the hot waller, there should be
added TO 1t as much more cold wafer | have
never seen tool property hardened in this form
TO break in hardening, or to be broken hy any
far means while in use Cor. of Farmer and
Mechanic.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-03-16
[PRICE ONE CENT.
tl1ortester DaiIp 5pp.

SAVE YOUR EARNINGs.-The practice which
apprentices, clerks and others, have of spending
their earnings fast as they accumulate. is one
great reason why so many never attain posi-
lion above mediocrity in life A person who
receives but small compensation for his seyices.
will, with little care over his exchequer. and
system of regularity in his expenditures, find
that at the end of year he is prepared 10 encoun-
tel any emergency or mishap. But, as general
thing, they manage TO get rid Of their earnings
quite as fast as they are due, thus leaving them
wholly unprepared for rgencies Of sickness or
Otherwise system of curtaiing unnecessary
expense, if adopted by our younger folks, would
bring around the most happy and gratifying re-
suits, and be the means of raising to eminence
and standing in society many who now have con-
traced the habit Of parting with their earnings so
readily and foolishy; for the habit Of continually
keeping in debt begets indifference and dissipa-
ton. lack of sefrespect, and an utter disregard
for future prospects. The real cause Of great
deal of crime may be traced to the habit of fool
ish expenditure of money in earlier days.-.alba-
ny transcript.