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Smyrna times., 1854-12-27

Dull Christmas and its CGuses-GreGt Fires
Missionary SOcieties--Streei.SO eeping |
Machines-Rum Murder-New Corn, DC,
DC.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. %, 1854.
Christmas is here again but, for some cause
or other, it is not as happy time as 1t was last
year,-one or two reasons for the general stag
nation and complaint may be given. "The
times are verv hard on the mechanical classes,
very near all the large establishments have dis
charged large numbers of workmen, others are
only working half time, whilst some have closed
their doors entirely, the large failures and great
scarcity of even the necessaries of life add to
the general distress.
The cold weather has kept buyers at home
on Friday the thermometer was down to six
degrees above zero-for the last few days the
cold has been intense.
We have also had several very large fires
lately, two of which were very destructive Of
property. Cornelius Baker g. Co.'S large fac
tory and many surrounding houses were burnt
down the other day-loss $240,000 Another
fire at Fifth aud Chestnut burnt Sass, 900 worth
OF valuable furniture, &c. Altogether, this
Christmas will be dull one in our city.
The Home Miss onary Societies in our midst
are actively engaged in relieving the great DIS
tress abroad in every part of the city. One
} reports having dlsbursed &l2, 327O 2 during the
year 30 soon to close-having relieved 1920
families, buried l73 poor persons, and distrbu
ted food and fuel to hundreds who, without then
: care, might have starved or frozen to DEATH
s 1t does one good now and then TO look ove
o these records of the misery and means Of alter
X ating the same in this world those tight.
d grasped purse strings may open little and tn
:, purse itself grow somewhat lighter under tn
ID operation, but then "sow well, we shall rea
better"
80 We have here at present pair Of paten
ID street sweeping machines, which, when draw
il. by horses, are warranted to do the work of tn
IL scavengers. In trial before our city council
ne they did not operate as we'll as was expected
On The owners, however, say they can perfe
of them; this declaration, coupled with Z" som
,e- thing" in the shape of wine, could ham, segar
nd &c., to the sage councils of Quakerdom, m,
=
An unusual circumstance happened on t
The Reading Rail Road last Friday, in the exposi
led Of coal-burning- freight locomotive in a u
sits mel. Three men were instantly killed and o
,a's or two others much injured. The cause v
,m- found to be the fawed and poor quality iron
k a the boiler.
ere Rum, as is generally the case, prompted al
she Their murder in our midst on last Saturday
o of The man named Rudolph, whilst laborIng an
- mania potu stabbed his wife in the breast "
bic a pair of scissors SO severely that she died
ted, next day ut the hospital. .s..-, --
has The Corn Exchange Association has
Submitted to its examination samples of VIII
aly oats and cotton. grown ia California.
ents wheat was q very large size, Dushei wei
ght. ing full seventy pounds--a thing unhsar
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FOR SALE.

~ - TON best Government Peruvian Guano,
I'D 5000 buslls. best Plymouth Stone Lime,
5000 bushels best Schuykill Fine Lime,
IS thousand good Haron Brick,
10 Samon Brick,
90 perches Building Stone,
300 bushels Ground Alum Salt,
. 70 20 sacks Ashton's best Salt.
50 bbls Fresh Ground Family Flour,
.t25 bulls. Eastern Herring.
5000 lbs. Bacon, in Hams, Middlings, &C.,
Best Building Lime constantly on hand
ANY quantity of good Stone Lime, from Ply.
saorrth qusrries and kilns, may be contracted
or BY Farmers, for the land of best quality, al
shsipest going rates. ,,, 10
Ga Suvrua. June 26, lS54.-6In.
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here. The oats were also very large, the cot
ton was of very fine quality, thus showing
California is well adapted for these staple pro-
auctions.
The House of Refuge for white boys was set
on fire by some of the boys on Tuesday last,
and narrowly escaped destruction, as it was the
huge workshop that was destroyed, involving a
loss of $4,000.
And so much for this week. B. NJ.
Smyrna times., 1854-12-27
Original Qoetrpy.
Written for the Smyrna Times.
THE APOS ATE.

BY WINNIE C. HOWARD.
From her childhood's faith estranged,
Faithless Mary!
Heart and mind have sadly changed
Wav'ring Mary.
But the friends who should have proved
SteadGast, kind--the best beloved
From her side in GOODNESS moved,
Lonely Mary.
Now size steels her heart with pride,
Naughty Mary,
Thinks her feelings thus to hide,
Foolish Mary.
But with all her watchful care,
Gayety or naughty air,
Many thoughts her spirit tear
Wandering Mary.
Would might some rest impart,
Weary Mary,
To thy wav'ring, rebel heart,
Poor, lone Mary.
But higher Power than mine
Must apply the balm divine,
Yield thy heart and healing find,
Dear friend Mary!
Philadelphia, Dec. 1854.
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Ladies' Fancy Furs.

A, IA. S0IIN FAREiRA, Importer, Manufac'
PYNU turer and Dealer in all kinds OF Fancy
IL FURS, for Ladies and Children, at 2o4
MARKET street, above Eighth street. PhIla-
delphia. Having nov completed my large and
Beautiful assortment Of all the different sosort-
ment Of all the different kinds of Fancy Furs
that will be worB by Ladies and Children dur
ing the present season, this assortment Of ours
is equal to any to be found in this city, either
for quantity, variety or beauty. Having bought
my Furs in Europe for cash, and having had
them manufactured by the most competent
srsrkmen under my own supervision, and with
renso naby economy, am determined TO sci
liam at small profits, and for cash only. al.
- M, rekeepcrs would do well to give me a cal
before purchasing. s.
All s'5'N'S JOHN FAREIRA, 81.
81 Sc osf Market street, above Eighth, Philad'
re-. "a Is5i.3m. -. 49,.
Smyrna times., 1854-12-27
Correspondence Of the Smyrna Times
Philadelphia Letter.
]. S. II.

Dull Christmas and its CGuses-Great Fires
Missionary SOcieties--Street.S"eeping
Instrumentation Murder-NeW Corn, DC,
Smyrna times., 1854-12-27

OF In Russia, the candles used in the mines
are made of tallow mixed with powdered char
coal, which is founf TO increase the intensit!
of the light. 20 n.f-
Smyrna times., 1854-12-27

or Genius unexerted is no more genius thar
Bushels of acorn in forest of oaks. ...
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-05-25

DICKENS CLAPPERcLAwED BY LADY Bull
wER.-Lady Bulwer has just written new
novel, "Behind the Scenes" which is one of
the termagant kind she delights in. There is
a great deal of free portraiture in the work.
Our readers had specimen of it few days
since in the picture of her husband, under the
name of Ponsonby Ferrars. Lady Bulwer,
not content with using her nails upon Sir Ed
ward, exercises that womanly prerogative up
on his friends, and we have, accordingly, some
sharply scratched sketches Of several literary
celebrities Disraeli comes III for his share Of
the angry woman's tongue. And every one
will recognize in Carlo Dials no less a persons
age than Dickens.--Neao York Epe,at,sQ Post. s,
"When Tresylian entered, he was showing
his very fine teeth in loud laugh, at some
triad that had fallen from Mr.. Bernaraby.
about Cheops, plum pudding and the corn
laws; while opposite to him sat, as if not quite
at his ease on SO fiue chair and in SO aristo-
cratic room, Mr.. Carlo Dials, another star
in the literary hemisphere, who having gradu-
ated about the streets, his pane pictures were
unsurpassed; he had obtained the sou5riouet of
the Aldgate Aristophanes the pot-house
Plutarch would have been more appropriate.
Like the rest Of Mr.. Ponsonby Ferrar' CLIQUE.
he thought to redeem by printed morality and
philanthropic fine sentiments, the practised
immortality of his own life and the arid absence
OF good feeling. He was not agreeable in So
eiety, as he always, like the beggars, appeared
to be keeping any stray good thing that he
might chance to pick up, till he got home,
when it was duly booked;' or it might be that
! his hair, of which he had an immense profa-
sion, overlaid his brains, and that made him
| appear stupid
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-05-25
Boston advertisements.
EDATENTS.-4MERICA AND FOREIGN
n OFFICE,
Agency for Eusiness with U. s. Patent
"A n


No 76 State St.-2pDoS'te Kitby 81 Boston
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO INVENTORS. The
Subscriber (late Agent of the L. S. Patent Office un
der the Act Of 1871 determined present advantages in
applying for patents, superior those offered inventors
by others, has made arrangements whereby on appca-
tons prepared and Conducted by him, THIRTY DOL
LARS (nsead of tUenty paid back by others) will
be RENTED by him in of failure to obtain patent
and the withdrawal through him within thirty days after
the rejection Caveats Specifications, Assignments and
all necessary papers and drawings for procuring patents
III this or any other countries prepared and advice
dered legal and scientific respecting inventions
and infringements of patents
Inventors not only here obtain their specifications
on the most reasonable TERMS but avail themselves of
the experience of 20 years practice extensive library
OF legal and mechanical works. and accounts Of
patents granted in this and other countries besides being
saved journey to Washington the usual great delay
there, well all personal trouble in obtaining their
patents. Copies Of claims Of any patent furnished by
hitting dolar-Assgnmentsre recorded at Washington.
r.. II. EDDY, Solicitor of Patents.
During the time occupied the Office of Commissioner
Of Patents r. H. EDDY, Esq, of Boston, did business at
the Patent Office Solicitor for procuring Patents There
were few if any, acting in that capacity who had
much business before the Patent Office and there were
who conducted it with SKILL fidelity and sue
regard MIR. Eddy of the best informed and
most skiul Patent Solicitors in the United States and
have hesitation in assuring inventors that they cannot
employ person competent and trustworthy, and
capable of putting their applications in form to Sc
cure for them an early and favorable consideration the
Patent Office. EDMUND BURKE,
Late Commissioner Of Patents
PATENT 0FFCE,--.
OR. II. EDDY, Esq. Boston, Mass
SIR-Your facilities for the prosecution of any business
connected with this Office equal to those any other
agent. 1 am respectfully, yours, &c,
THOMAS EWBANK,
Commissioner of Patents"
Boston, Sept. 6, 1858. deod&w1am
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$4,000 WORTH

SPRIN CLOT THIN G.
1t is fact that have the most desirable stock Ready
Made Clothing and Furnishing Goods that be found in
this County.
BroadciotA Frocks, Sacks, and Dress Goats, o
every kind and quality.
TWEED, SATINET, AND CASHMERE.
Silk Satn Velvet Lasting, Broadcoth Tweed, Valencia,
and Doeskn VESTS. Pants of Every Description; Black
Doeskn and Fancy Pants, from ST. 80 to $3.50 Cotton
and Wooden Under Shirts and Drawers, Gloves Stocks
Neck Ties Cravats Pocket Handkerchief Shirts Collars
Paris Bosoms, Wool and Cotton Hose Caps, Umbrellas,
Suspenders, Carpet Bags, &c.
Also good assortment of Rubber Clothing, and good
stock of
BOYS CLOTHING,
such as Jackets Vests, Goats, Pants, and Caps.
N. B. This stock must be sold within SIX WEEKS,
this Store for six months; consequently
must sell goods at the Lowest Cash Prices. Please give
me ca before purchasing elsewhere my Goods and
Prices cannot fail to give entire satisfaction to all.
No Merchants Row, nearly opposite the B. Il W. r..
r. Depot. MELVILLE WALKER.
mchl6 dawtf
EN CONSEQ UENCE OF THE ADVANCED
state of the season. II. c. Valentine is closing out his
large stock of Fall and Winter Clothing greatly reduced
prices and all persons in of Coats Pants Vests I'm
dershrts and Drawers, any description of Clothing,
Furnishing Goods, respectfully invited call and ge
. Bargain. H. C. VALENTINE.
jag dawtf No. Merchants Row.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-05-25

RICHMOND & TROWBRIDGE,
Lave overlooked It's novelties fresh fabrics new de
signs and ready with their talent, Skill and
terprse together with rich Materials captivating styles
and unrivalled workmanship.
ID r. E S S COATS, EFT c.,
The climax of and invention; VESTS, the beau
tfu Styles in Velvets Sans Silks and Cloth, with the
richest embroidery in every possible variety; TROUSERS
in tho most extensive description of PATTERN color, and
shade perfect fit Tor sae,) and comfortable to the
Wearer, in every respect.
FURNISHING GOODS.
To this department particular attention has been devot
ed and is beyond any possible question: the most dis
tinguished depot for
Shirts. Hamdkerchiefs,CO Collars, Neck Ties.
and HOSIERY of every description, of the finest
facure and MATERIAL equally celebrated with the other
branches of their trade for neatness quality and economy
Please call at RICHMOND & TR0WDRIDGE'S Custom
and Ready Made Clothing Establishment, No. 265 Main
Main st., Worcester Mass.
March l. 1854 diff
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-05-25
MISUNDERSTANDING John KEITH

EpOOkS-BOOkS- JOHN KEITH
E-e Co.'s Bulletin of New Books, No. 239 Main st.
Voices of the Dead, by Rev. John Cumming.
Despotism in America by Richard Hidreth.
Crystalne-A Romance, by f. W. Shelton.
Whimsical Women, by Emile r. Caress.
Scripture Idoatry, by Rev. T. W. Higginson
Narrative of Voyage to the N w. Coast of America,
by Gabriel Franchere
The catacombs of Rome, by Rev. VIM. J. Kipp.
Harpers Tor May.
Putuam's for May.
Life and sayings of Mrs. Darlington, by B. P. Shaber
Rob, of the Bowl by j. P. Kennedy-Revsed Edition.
An Art Student in Munich by Anna Mary Hewitt.
spirit Manifestations, by Dods.
Tempest and Sunshine, by Mrs. Mary ] Holmes.
Melbourne and the Chincha Islands, by Geo W. Peck.
Russia and Shores of the Black Sea, by 0liphant.
Our Parish, annals of Pastor and People.
year with the Turks, by Warrington ". Smyth.
The Church before the Flood by Rev. John Cumming.
Russia as tits, by Count A. De Gurowski.
The Church, by Rev Sylvester Todd.
The Fortune Hunter, by Anna Cora Mowatt.
The poetical Works of William II. @. Hosmer, vols.
Merimack, or a Life at the Loom, by A. r. Lee.
Sunshine in the Palace and Cottage, by L. b. Urbino
The Barclays of Boston, by Mrs. II. G. Otis
The Sunshine of Greystone, by f. j. May.
Melichamp, legend eff the Santee by Simms.
The Secretary, or Circumstantal Evidence.
Fortune Mildred, The Founding, by Dickens.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-05-25

DAILY PAPER--Five dollars per year; $3.50 for six
months; ST. rs for three months; 10 per weeks single
copies two cents EACH ben paid Strictlyin Advance
deduction Of 81 year will be made, and proportonate
reduction il paid quarterly or half yearly in advance
WEEKLY PAPER.-Price two dollars a year; 81 for six
MONTHS aud so cents for three months If paid strictly in
advance 81, rs cts. year, single copies cents each
Or The postage on the daily by mail to any part Of
Massachusetts, 10 cts quarter other States IS cts
quarter. On the Weekly in Worcester County nothing
all other parts of Massachusetts, 10 cts. a year; in
other States, 24 cts. year.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-05-25
GIotbing, &f.
READY-MADE CLOTHING!
WILL BE SOLD


Al LWiher's Clothing House,
No Merchants Rcw, opposite Worcester House
VRNHE Sale will commence on the First of April next
- and continue day and evening, until obliged to
leave the Store Rebuilding which it is expected will be
some time in May.
The whole people therefore assured that this is
the best opportunity which has been offered in this
city to purchase at exceedingly great Bargains This
Stock of
Clothing and Furnishing Goods,
MUST BE SOLD!
And if ye judges of the articles, your prices,
therefore show your faces at the Store and will show
you the Goods wherein you make great saving to
purchase your years supply.
did not get the notice of the intention of the Land
lords to build up until after my
SPRING SToCK
was nearly all purchased and in process of Manufactr
Ing, consequently have much larger assortment than
should have otherwise had at this time.
The best styles and latest fashion of DRESS FRoCK
COATS. Also, SACKS of every grade and color desira
ble Pantaloons without numberand VESTS numberless
of every variety, quality, and price Also,
THIN SUMMER CLOTHING
of all kinds of the most elegant styles that ever
been in this market; and good assortment of
Boys Sacks, Pants, Pests, and Spencers,
all all of which must be sold at equally low prices.
have just got in great assortment of piece Goods
which has been selected expressly for
CUSTOM WORK,
And having secured Cutters from the city of New
York, and the other from New England able
TO give you the best fitting Garments that befound in the
state this say with all the confidence in the world
and brag either. With these gentlemen to cut my
Custom Work able to say fit you the first time
and no alteration Friends give me trial
REMEMBER UTHER'S..
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-05-25

A BARRIsTRR PosED.-At the Limerick As
sizes, witness of the lower classes was
cross examined by Mr.. Bennett, the Queens "a
counsel, when the following dialogue took
place:
Counsel-Why do you hesitate to answer
me? You look at me as if were rogue.
Witness-To be sure do.
Laughter among the spectators.
Upon your oath you think me arogue e.
"'Pon my oath don't think you are an
honest man."
Continued laughter. e
" You swear to that on your oath "
q do; and what else could think y
Now, why do you think so 90 5E
" Why, because you are doing your best to
make me perjure myself
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-05-25

Iun1cRors MrsrAxp-A Frencbnan new
" arrived in london. innatient 10 see tha
town. Int fearful of not finding bic Wv bacI-
to tbe hotel carefav con;ad mo- I'D +ba
name nanted mon tbe Vii ~ the oornor IS
~ 49, ~, - !. " - ~
ba felt b;n1f af ~ 81 10 i..S
n,,,c mon +Lo s, pro oI 9,, Ius u
:. foIIoWU@ 49, nnsa ;, Tvs ~ doe %
no strollod ond s+orsS - b;s m9le uaS iUHs
Woarod o. Iaet bo ~. ,l;e,
The dit r. - s. 49,
bo,o io roaJ $50 ~, 81 ln" To-. =.
aser,od +o IS t 49,
bo cob, 1891 tTs T; ~
i LII. S;;,,,4 :, MS
Frenchman 70 b;r,soIf .soa doas , sa ,,,d .no
stand me" And he ,3lacad tbe cod I boSoro
tSa 49, Co., Sne o'slo Ue LIZ
oZor -a,od =, IL. $500 silineo ir e eal1
ended by stic,,in, his Vs. IL eo
- -. - 1 law ii'e P'oAoU''
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-05-25
JUST RECEIVED,

At A. H. MENTIONS, 207 Main Street, large invoice
Of PAPER HANGINGS, which Builders, Landlords, and
others in want will find it for their advantage to exam
inc.
A. H. N is prepared to put all kinds of paper at
short notice, in the best manner. mch6 diff
EE C. FISH, MANUFACTURES OF
He Wrought and Cast Iron Fences, Crates for side
walks. Irons for buildings, bridges &C., and all other
tces which be made in my line of business. Pur-
chasers will find that the articles above enumerated
he bought Of me cheap in Boston elsewhere
have large assortment of the latest styles. Please call
and examine. Union Street.
Worcester, Nov 8, 1858 d1y
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fllatfhes, GloCks, Me.


WATCHES, CLOCKS & JEWELRY.
$40 A. l.. BURBANK l. CO., 205 Main street,
ETfA Worcester, have ON hand, and offer for sale
~ % large, beautiful and well selected stock of Watch
EsSes Clocks Jewelry, and Silver Ware consisting in
part of Gold and Silver English and Detached Lever and
Lepine Watches, warranted good Time Keepers; Fob
Vest and Long Gold Chains, Gold Rings Pins and Ear
Jewels Gold and Silver spectacles Thimbles and Pencils
Gold Pens, (warranted) with Gold and Silver Holders
Silver Plated Table, Tea Dessert and Salt Spoons Forks
Soup and Cream Ladies'; Butter Knives and many other
articles too to mentioni all of which they will
sell at the
VERY LOWEST PRICES, FOR CASH.
~ Don't forget the place. 205 Main street. worces-
ter, in the Bookstore with Enos Dorr Co. mis- diff
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-05-25

GRASS SEED.--We are receiving choice
U lot of the different varieties Of Grass Seed consisting
of nice reaped Illinois, and Northern New York Timothy
Seed; Northern, and Western and White Cover North
ern and Southern Red Top; all of which warran
to be of superior quality, has been selected for the
most part by of our firm, in person, and will be sold
at prices that defy competition.
To the trade, offer superior inducements sesd
has been bought of the growers and will be sold at small
advance from cost We shall also give attention to
the retail trade usual and Farmers and others wishing
seed, be of superior article at satisfactory
price. LEE SPRAGUE & CO.,
mchI0 daw3m AZ Main Street
SUPER PHOSPHATE OF LIME.--
- This celebrated Fertilizer where it has been fairly
tested the last year, has been found equal and in
cases. superior to the best Peruvian Guano in its mme
diate effect and permanently beneficial to the andf
1t adapted any soil in which there deficiency
Phosphate which often the All crops benefited
by its application.
1t is composed of ground bones decomposed by sui
phurc acid to which added due proportion of Peru
Wan Guano, Sulphate of Ammonia, &c.
For sale, with full directions for u.s. in Bags Of $50 lbs,
each charge for package. All bags will be branded
sc. b. DeBurg, No. l Super Phosphate of Lime" Th
above can be procured of
LEE SPRAGUE & CO.,
mch2S diff ~ Main Street
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-05-25

How sublimE is the virtue that still plants s
without any expectation that it shall ever
reap. He most emulate the Deity who plants
for future generations .-sSSnssas.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-05-25

SEED OATS.--Now in store, and receiving,
- large lot of Seed Oats nice plump grain, and nee
from foul seed Of every kind, for sale by
mchlO dawtf LEE SPRAGUE l. co.
COLCHESTER LIME.--The subscribers are
agents for the sale Of the above celebrated brand OF
Lime. We furnish in any quantity to builders anu
~ - '''S's ~ 90 LEE spRAGUE CO..
mch2s diff -. 100 g. AZ Main Street.
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1Uants.

NNANTED.-THREE or FOUR Blacksmith his,
w accustomed to the use Of Trp-hammers Also,
two good Chisel Grinders
Apply to G. FOSTER CO., Worcester, or PAGE,
WHITMAN Il CO., West fitchburg
mchA isf
NNTANTED.-F0UR G entleman Boarders may
Wv be accommodated with pleasant Rooms, few
doors from Main st. Also, Gentleman and Wife, and
few table boarders The House heated with furnaces
For particulars inquire at this Office. diff $40
A GENTS WANTED.-MEN of business habits
IN wishing engage in lucrative business who would
like to sell Blackman's Genuine Healing Basam and Val
liable Red Save would do well to call and at
place. GERALDS & THOMPSON, General Agents.
No. Walnut ST., Worcester Mass. d23 dly
GTRAW BRAID & CORD WANTED.
- 10000 Yards Seven Braid
10000 do. Straw Cord, for which the highest prices
will be paid in Cash or Goods. T.. W. MILES
No. Waldo Block, Main St.. Worcester.
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THE WORCESTER SPY.

Printed and Published by JOHN MILTON EARLE, &
rHoMAs DREW, No 212 Main Street, Worcester, Mass