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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-20

or At the last accounts Vice President KING
was at Mobile in very low state of health.
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FARM FIR SALE.

FARM Fur SALE.
/ WItLoffer for sale the FARM lately owned by
! Thomas Young des &, sitia,sa in,Apgasta
County aYa aa9R s-t the aAds 9 Jacob Baylor
81: -. ...u *di Acfes,, .,a.;
about ppe half CLEARED, the timber land not sur
passed by any UPLAND ia Iks County we'll water
ming the whole length Of the farm. The i'm
provements consist of LOG DWELLING,
Kitchen, Smoke. house, Dairy and Barn. will
offer The aboYef farm at public auction, on the prem
ises, ON Thursday the 2lst -islst.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-third in hand, and
tie balance in two equal annual payments, the
purchaser giving bond and security, and the title
retained till the last payment is made. !,
J. DAYJHs SFERRETT,
- Executor Of TEos. Young, decd.
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,goMMETs, RIBBONS, &C.
M rs. KENNEDY has returned from. the
i'h North with q fine SELECTION of Mil eRsss.
linery, which She is confident cannot teESsSS
surpassed in this market She Invites all W.
to call and:examine+ before purchasing elsewhere.
Also. Hair Brushes of every size and color, on
hand" - Il C. G.. KENNEDY.
Staunton, April 90, 1858.
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New Books.

New hooks,
british Eloquence, by e. A. Goodrich, D. d.
~ Personal Memorials Of Daniel Webster.
Parker's Philosophy of Arithmetic.
Christian Minstrel.
Gus Howard-My Novel-Earlswood.
Portfolios, just received and for sale 6y
=, S. II. COLEMAN,
Staunton, March 80, 1853.
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To Samuel Price. ESQ.

SIR: The undersigned are deeply impressed
with the Importance of having in the Board of
Public Works, which is about to be organized I'M
der the New Constitution, men whose known ln-
telligence, integrity, energy and zeal in the cause
of Internal improvement, will give full assurance
of their fitness FOR the situation. We believe you
to possess all those qualifications in an eminent
DECREE and earnestly desire that you lnay be cho-
sen the Commissioner for the Central District
We do not doubt that many concur in the same
desire and we respectfully request you to declare
yourself publicly candidate for that Office or to
signify your consent to be voted for in the election
which is to De held for the purpose of filling the
place. .~,. ~,
Very respectfully, yours,
[Signed, G. n. johnson, Alex RIyes, >.
McRae, G. A. Myers, N. B. Hill, Wm; II. Mac
farland, Jno. A. Lancaster, SAMUEL, +, Adie,
VIM. B. Payne. r. F. Darracott, Hugh w.
Sheffey, Hugh w. Fry, Tbos, U, Dudley, G.
:. Cav. WIN. f. Butler, John Bowyer, F.,M.
CabeIl. Fl. w. Dawson, B. F. Renick, VIM.
Prince, Henry B. Maupin, 5. Patrick, K. Dun
RICHMOND, March 80, 1858.
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SPRING MILLINERY,

..k< scTo-
T,IIE subscriber invites attention to agaNrLETE
l. STOCK of SPRING g. SUMMER MIL
LIVERY GOODS, which viii be sold by whole
sole OF retail. -, a.
y ,sTRiW BoNNETs Trimmed, andkeiu
SILK BONNETS made to order, in small -
or large quantities at short notice. 5.
Prompt and special attention given. to orders
from the country. N. z. BARTON,
lO9 Main Street; Richmond, VVgipia.
March 2, l853.-6H.
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they have just received the largest, best and
cheapest,stock of
Spring and, Summer Clothing, !.
ever brought to this market and which viii be
sold at cheaper prices than good clothing ever was
COaTs-o stock consists in part offpe Blk,
Blue and. Brown English and French cloth dress
and Ffeoli- Goats, Blue, Brown and Olive French
Cloth and Cassimer Sack Goats, Tweed Cassimer,
Summer Cloth, Silk and Liner Goats, SC. IS,
PANTS BLACK. Cloth. and Cassmer, Fancy
Csssmer, Black and Fancy Sattinet, Summer
cloth, Corduroy, Linen and Cotton.
: VES7IS.- Black and Fancy Satins and Silk,
Silkplush, Spmmerclptb, White and Fancy Mar
sales, CRssmer and German. -
:. In addition to the above, we have on hand
Neck and Pock Handkerchiefs, Drawers, Check
and White Lipen Shirts .Suspenders, Stocks,
Gloves, Socks, Collars, Pocketbooks, Pistols and
Trunks, and every other article usually found in
ClathiRg Houses. =. %,
Thankful for the very liberal patronage receiv-
ed hitherto, we would respectfully ask its contin-
laace, which we shall try tosGeseTyeit BY fair and
honorable dealing and strict attention to business.
All we ask is a fair trial and We are certain to
please you. - GOODMAN & 20.
N. B.-A few dozen panama hats very low.
Stanton; April 6, 1853.
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PdsTP6NE,MEN.T.
The above sale is postponed to Wednesday,, the
''' ''' ' N. K. TROUT, Trustee.
April 20, l55a.-tds.
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wanted.

I WISH to purchase NEGRO woman,
who is good Cook, Washer and Ironer, for
which | will give a, liberal price ia Cash any
one desisingto sell will please let me know, as
early as possible, at my residence near Hebron
Church. JOS. I. MITCHELL.
April 6, lS53.-3t.
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Caution.

,I'IyE public are hereby cautioned against going
L upon nay land lying aa the iron -works road,
about a mile from Stapntoa,fiq the purpose of ge;-
ting sand will heLeaftef feel obliged to put the
law in force against such trespassets. a.,
April Is, lS53.-2w. GEO. PLATF.
DOCKBBIDGE, ALUM WNyER-A SUP
IA ply always On. Hand and for sale by
DR,S. LAIRD & TRIMBLE.
Slaunton, April, Is, 1853.
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wholesale and Retail Clothing House
-eNeH -
Goodman & Cos.

A DJOINING Messrs Bare s. Sterrett, Virginia
IA Hotel building, respectfully inform their
friends, customers and the public in general, that
they have just received the largest, best and
n h 90 nact. ctook of
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ROQUET SOAP, German Cologne and TootE
~ Wash just received and for sale BY, u
April 90, 1853. r. 2. ESKRlDGE.
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SPIRITS Turppntine and Camphine, just re-
~ ceivcd and for sale by
April ~, 1859. Il. p. ESKRIDGE.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-04-05
French Periodical Pills and Drops.
DR.. G.. A. HILL.
No. 12l Main Street, Worcester, Mass.

No. l2l Main Street, Worcester, Mass,
WOUbD say, that at great expense he has prepared
w from The original recipe, the French Periodical
Pillsand Drops discovered by j. Harrington, D.,
while practicng in the Hospital, in Puts under the inn
mediate seyation of the renowned RiNORD of Par
is, and ACTON, of London
warranted in all cases TO have the desired effect
lAese fls arc invariably tain to r"g alto the fe-
male ~ stem, ahd can be taken wit alard. re-
ilei Is warranted OF the money returned They are
known by hundreds of femal in this country TO be the
only preparation ever discovered, that has proved nva
riably certain in all cases.
Satppressaoas, irregularities, &c.
One trial will convince the skeptieaI and never
after will they he induced TO take any other Ladies'
who have often been deceived by purchasing Pills and
Drops, and nOstrums from
Male and Female Tmp0sters,
under the prelence of efectng cure medicines which
In nineteen cases out 0ltwenty have an injurious effect
upon the SYSTEM without producing the desired result
or any sign OF IT, should shun these bpeds and use none
but the genuine
French Periodical Pills and Drops.
The efficacy OF which have been Tested in a hundred
cases ana never Jailed to effect speedy cure without
amy bad result The Pills and Drops are the result of an
extensive practice, and discovered by accident To
eulogse their virtues would not add to their merit
we would only say, try them, and il they do not prove
70 DC whAt hey are represented the money will he
turned They will be sent TO any part of the country
secure from observation, by addressing (post paid,)
DR. q. A. HILL, No. l2i Main strset,
Worcester, Mass.
~ Full directions accompanying each bottle.
. Price, Eve dollars. ianl7 DIFF
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GEORGE WOOD, NJ. D.
F. CROWLEY, NJ. d.
L. DO WEN. NJ. d.
Kelllnger's Remedies

ARE CERTAIN TO CURE!
MO matter what the disease weakness, with either
IN The refined Family Liniment 81 each his
remedy for preventing asickness, ST. each His mag
ic fluid has restored the hair when bald 20 yearst
er iails-Sl each. His medical charm will cure
Heaves, Sores Cuts, and Bruises and work the horse
daily S each. The Oil Linimeut that has been used
delight and astonsh them. Depot, $50 Pearl street. N.
York City, Ingerso Co, and 476 Broadway, aud of
almost every store and Druggist throughout the city and
country
N. b. The Dr's Syrup or Renovating Cordial, is the
most delightful and strengthening remedy ever offered
TO the public 1t not only cures and delights the sick
but il seems to act like magic in iejuvnating the aged
Full and clear directions with each remedy.
feb4 d3m
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Imnortant tn the Sal

AR, e. A. HILL, No. III Main street, Worcester,
Mass invites the particular attention of Invalids
AMI the pnbhc to his new and successful method Of
treating disease by the of Magnetic Eectricy and
MS newly discovered preparations Of Magnetic Electric
Medicines Years OF careful study enc scientific ex-
perlments in the preparation Of remedial agents as
physician, in large and varied Practice have enabled
d. H. to discover new methods of preparing condens-
ing and combining, TO produce the most remarka-
bic and happy results and effect radical cures in all dis
eases OF long standing, and in where The best med.
ica SIKH In the use Of common medicines have failed
Neuralgia, Spinal Disease, Consumption Dyspepsia,
Chronic Sore Throat, Chr nc Rheumatism Piles Scrof-
ula' Chlls and Fever Cuaneous Eruptons, Mind Dis
eases, Constitutional Debility, Nervous Affections no
matter IRON what cause may arise, have all yielded
to his new method Of treatment, and those who after
suffering for years from these Diseases and given az all
hopes Of recovery have by Dir H. been safely conducted
to tho Temple of Heallh.
My medicines can be obtained Of me in person, or by
etter, At No l2 Main street, aud ofno other person,
or in no other place. joui7 ar
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A CAR D


TNRoM the private Medical and Surgical Establish
4 ment, No. l2l Main street, Worcester, Mass
Hope, health, aud happiness" wrote the great DIR.
Johnson, is the chief blessing Of Man And that hope
only il rational of which certain II cannot de-
ceive US" The moralist right in his conclusion
and adopt his language In addressing our unfortu
nate fellow murtas, who, with broken health and de
ceased bodes have gent need Of large hone. and a
hope too Of which they are certain cannot deceive
them"
To females, we would say, that all complaints oecu
liar TO their hex are treated by with the utmost
cess u Is unnecessary TO enumefato them for avery
female knows Them we'll Ladies in a delicate sitna
Ton eau receive every attention, medical and surgical
~ secluded apartments, with female alton dat IT, and
tho most careful consideration for their oomlort and
shiety Experienced and kind nurses will be nrovded
be observed ''V'oo' WIZ
M Nose troubled with seminal weakness, nocturnal
or Involuntary emissions should call and be attended
pretended. ny wv mp
N. y. All letters (post paid,) win receive prompt
a''ehuon hnu medicines or advice sent by return of
mail Cure warlaaed, pay required
go On, HILL, No. l2l Main street
'"ii' uu Worcester.
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Gray Hair Changed by the Use of

Van DeuSen's Improved Waphene.
THE reputation which this celebrated article has acs
i quired in its satisfactory results, has become
thoroughly established.
OF Among the various remedies of the present
day. offered for The Improvement of the human Hair
this preparation, the result of patient and aborous
Physiological research, has extensively received and
merited public favor. 1t requires but the careful app
cation of"Van Densens Improved Wahpene," agreea-
bic to The directions furnished, be convinced of its
beneficial effects. To those whose hair. from sickness
other causes, becomes impoverished or fallen off,
this preparation will cause it be newly replenished
with thick and luxuriant growth and Gray Hair to
become Changed and to return TO its original color
Agents for Worcester, CALDWELL x HILL, Apoth
ecaries, 2Z9 Main street. nov27 d&w6m
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Bullook,s Patent Seed Planter.

THIS new Implement can he used to plant any kind
of Seeds, usually planted in hills but is muie espe-
cally adapted for Conn planting. 1t deposits the ker-
nes at equal distances apart, sufficient give it room
for healthy growth thereby increasing the yield large
!y With THIS MACHINE one man can easily plant one
acre in two and ha hours it deposits aud covers
the seed almost at the time. The advantages of
this planter others in use the price
for which il is sold, and the convenience of having the
corn in rows, each way of The field thus giving chance
to pillow or cultivate between the rows, either way.
The Planters will be furnished persons buying
Town or County Rights, at prices which cannot fail
10 pay a Uery large profit For further particulars,
please call at 23l Main street, where the Machine may
be seen.
N. B. Farmers particularly invited to call, and
examine this new and useful Agricultural Implement
Worcester, Feb. 10, 1853. dawtf
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Hammond,s Liniment


A SAFE and speedy remedy for all diseases requir-
"A ing an external applications This Lniinent has
Deeh before The public for the past years. steadily
acquiring reputation by its merits and ieeI
ing condolences IN it, remedial agent, we give it
Wiue circulation, that all may receive benefit from its
!nVaua0e prope ties For sprains, and contracOns of
tne muscles and tendons, Stiffness and injuries of joints,
Ineuatlsn, govt, burns Bruises frozen exlremities,
&C. II mas no equal The following certificates of some
OF our most prominent physicians and citizens, shows
the confidence and reliance they place upon it:
bERfiFlCATEs.-This NAV certify, that we have used
the above named Linment in the various Diseases &c,
Tor which it is recommended, and cheerluy add our
testimony TO its efficacy.
JOS N Bates, M. ID barre. Jason Corham, Barre.
VIM Parkhurst, Peersham. Albert Alden, "
q Barslow, =" Boston G.. Twichell, Supt of b..
q. w. Pierce, ''Leominster & w. r. II.
David Rice, Barre. Cen A. Holman, Bolton.
For SAFE wholesale and retail, by
CALDWELL II HILL, Apothecaries,
229 Main street, Worcester, Mass, General Agents. and
by Druggists and Merchants generally, TIN Oughout the
country. All orders to be addressed TO
oecl3 DIFF CALDWELL g. HILL.
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House furnishing Goods.

J. L. HOOD would inform HE citizens of Worcester
and vicinity, that the place buy all kinds of House,
hold Furnishing Goods,
1t the iOlCeSt prices for Cash, at Private sale,
is the City Auction and Genera! Furnishing Store No.
Pearl street where may be found large assortment of
and second hand Furnishing Goods of almost every
thing pertaining 20 housekeeping trnnks carpet bags,
valces &c. Please call and examine before purchasing
elsewhere.
B. Those breaking up honsc keeping, and others
having property TO dispose OF, viii do well to CALL as
receive all kinds of property consignment, and in
urgent will buy and pay cash, the shortest
notice.
Sales of Real and Personal Property promptly attend
ed to, in any part of the County. III HOOD,
Auctioneer and Commission Merchant,
No. Pearl street.
Worcester, March Sth, 1853 diff
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: NTNN1Ht1H11b N1VVD AVI buIBs
nN Eliot street, very near Laurel street church.
= inquire ut RICHMOND,s
N,a...... ,, ,s. No. 265 Main street.
'"'oA'erj mafch rth, jcD5. dem
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The IT'S A. M. train from Providence, connects
New York, and Albany which leave Worcester at 925
A. NJ
With the Accommodation Train for Springfield and
Albany, and authenticate stations, which leaves Wor
cester at $50 A. NJ.
With trains of the Norwich snd Worcester Railroad
for Norwich.
With trains of the Worcester and Nashua Railroad
for Lowell, Nashua, Manchester, Concord, &c.
With tlains of the Fitchburg and Worcester Railroad
for FilchbuTg, Keene, Bellows Falls, &C.
The lI.30 A. M. train from Providence connects at
Worcester with the afternoon Accommodation Trains
from Worcester of all the above mentioned Roads, and
with the Express Train from Boston to New York,
which leaves Worcester at 5,l5 p. NJ.
The 400 NJ train from Providence connects at Wor.
with the Accommodation Train for Springfield,
which leaves Worcester at 6.25 p. M
With the Steamboat train for New Y ork via Norwich
which leaves Worcester at NJ.
With the trains of the Fitchburg and Worcester Rail-
road, which leaves Worcester at 7.l5 Pm.
The IL A. M. train from Worcester connects at Wor-
cester with the morning trains from Norwich, Spring
field, Fichburg, Nashua and Lowell
At Providence with the afternoon trains fer Boston,
Taunton, New Bedford, Fall River, and with Steam
boats for Fall River, and Newport.
The AIS M train from Worcester connects at Wor-
cester with the Express Train which leaves New York
at O'Clock, A. M.
With the morning Accommodation Train from Aba
ny, and with the midday Accommodation Trains from
Norwich, Springfield, Fitehburg, Nashua and Lowell.
AT Providence with the Boston and New ork Steam
boat Train for New York via Stonington.
The Ills A. NJ and AIS p M. trains from Providence,
and the 6.45 A. NJ and 43O P. NJ trains from Worcester
at Waterford.
These trains also at Woonsocket with coach
es for Milford and Mendon.
At Mlville with coaches for Slatersville at Viii
tins with coaches for East Douglass and Whitinsvile
At Farnumswith coaches for Grafton Centre, New
England Village, and Upton,
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water Power and Buildings Tor Sale.

Water Power and Buildings for Sale.
TNHE Subscriber wishing to make change in his
business, offers his entire Estate for sale situated
in the hOnrshing town OF Leomnster, consisting of
nifty acres OF land, with new building so by 80 feet
two stories high, new stone dam and new fumes
Said building, with the addition of machine ROOM
would be well adapted for small paper mill. The
power is capable of driving four engines The dres part
OF the season, and may be increased ne-hrd with
small expense. On the premises are Dwelling Houses
with Barn, Carriage House, Sheds, and all necessary
Out Buildings, mostly new and in good repair. They
are situated one half mile from Railroad Station on the
Fitchburg and Worcester Road, which makes the aci
ties OF freight for Boston and Kew York surpassed by
none in this part of the county The whole will be
sold, and a part OF the purchase money may remain
five years if desired or will sell one half of said es-
tate and take an interest in the business. Said build
lngs could be fitted ready 0l early in the season
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
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For Sale or Exchange

For Houses in Forester.
A WooD lot OF Oacres in Sutton also, house and
"A five acres Of land in Sutton.
Also, house at Whtn's village also, house lots
near the Worcester Academy.
Also, house lots a street leading from King street
to Chandler; also, yo house lois at the corner of
Chandler and Queen street
For further particulars enquire of
GUSTAVUS ELLIOTT,
Corner Of Chandler and Queen st.
Worcester. Nov. Is, 1852. DIFF
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Particular Notice.

II E. ABBOTT d co invite the attention of per-
H. sons seeking desirable locations for building pur>
poses to their plus Of House Lots situated in various
parts of the city, and offered for sale upon such terms
cannot fail to suit purchasers.
Persons contemplating change of residence from the
city to the country, will find it for their interest to call
upon US, and examine list of Farms for SALE IN
pleasantly located sections of the country around Wor
cester.
We are also prepared to sell or exchange landed es
tates in any locality, upon favorable terms.
e. E. ABBOTT & CO..
octlS diff 1913 Main street.
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ROSS'S Providence & Worcester Express
Special Notice to Foreigners.

TTNHOMPSON 81 CO., Express iorwarders, having
l. made arrangements for drawing Checks directly un
the Belfast Banking Company, at Belfast Ireland, any
OF its branches, are ready draw Checks the
above Company, from FL TO 10000.
The advantage of sending friends abroad a Bank
Check instead of Drafts individuals must be clearly
obvious.
Bills of Exchange, Checks, and Passage Certificates,
for passages from Liverpool to New York. or Boston,
furnished at this office. 5. V. X. HICKCOX, Agent,
les DIFF Waldo Block. Main street. w otcester.
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fnfh Summer and Prospect streets.
dGsLl For terms, &c, inquire of
mAr2 DIT ESTES SMITH, Cottnee street.
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DRY GOODS, &c.
New Garnet Store.
C A II p Il TIN G S


i magnificent Store. No. 272 Washington street,
Is now prepared offer tho Trade, of the larg
est and best selected Stocks OF
CAR TIN s
in the country embracing all the and most desra-
bile patterns, from the best Manufactures in EUROPE
and AMERICA.
The Tapestry VeIvets and Brussels com
prise the most scientific patterns in the world, which
for elegance ofstyle beauty of design and durability of
fabric cannot be surpassed in this or any other city.
The THREE PHYS embrace many patterns
copied from English Tapestries aud are 10 be found no
where else in first hands.
The SupSr-fnes, Extra Fines, Fines Commons, and
C0non IgTdfaS will be sold al the lowest market pr-
ces. PAINTED FLOOR CLOTHS,
of every description, from three feet to twenty fou feet
wde will be offered the lowest figures Many of
these Goods patent inish closely Initiating Velvet
Tapestry, ami of bright euamelled surface, materially
increasing the durability of The Cloths.
CANTON MATTINGS, BAY STATE FELTlNGS,
Rugs, Wool, and other Mats, Bookings, Nc,
q &C., which will be sold for CASH
EDWARD c. STEVENS.
Boston, March 2. 1853 d3m*
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# n ALE.
House and Int for Sale

Ia FOR sale large two story House. nearly new
in and thoroughly finished, and lot containing about
eight Thousand feet, pleasantly situated, within
three minutes walk ofihe Post-Oflce; also Cottage
House an lot, in the vicinity ofChatham street. and
building lot, fifty by one hundred feet suatad
in Newbury street. The above applied soon will
be sold at bargain For particulars inquire J. L.
HOOD, at City Auction and Commission Store, No l
Pearl street.
Worcester, March 9Th, 1853