Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-07-22
Book Notices.

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Book Notices.
AGATHA BKAuFoRr, or Family Pride: BY the author Of
pque." Published by Stringer TOWNSEND, New
York,
The story of Agatha Beaufort is admirably told tale,
with that essential all good storiesa well developed
moral 1t abounds with graphic descriptions of scenery,
graceful deneaons OF character and passages of earnest
eloquence. The proud and great in their own estima-
ton will find this story admirable mirror, in which to
reflected their position among men, and their true
riches in happiness, which gold cannot buy.
For sale at Keith Co.'S
GAu-EDEN, or Pictures of Cuba; published by John P
Jewett and Company
The author of this book whoever he is, is excellent
writer He is close Observer and possesses in high
degree, the faculty of presenting in forms of beauty the
scenes and things that have under his observation
Cuba he characterzes garden of beauty Nature has
adorned it with every form of delight Man has invested
it with picturesque forms of costume and character But
slavery and Papal superstition have thrown their dark
shadows of ignorant, intolerant brutality it.
This interesting for sale at VIM. Aliens book
store.
SUBSTANCE AND SHADOWS or Phases of Everyday Life:
by Emma Wemont. Published by John. z. Jewett Il
Co., Boston.
This lume contains collection of sketches of familiar
accidents and incidents, in the of life They
written in sprightly, vigorus, genial styles enter
tanning and instructive, and deserve place in every
home in the country.
For sale by VIM Allen, Harrington Block.
RATTLEsNAKE KILLED AT M1LToN-A day
or two since a rattlesnake three feet and
half long entered the yard of Mr. Hutchn-
son, where was playing a little boy. The lad
screamed to his mother and ran out of the
way. The reptile laid down on the doorstep
in the sun, but was driven away by Mrs.
Hutchinson, who threw stones upon it from
an upper window. The snake was finally
killed by some boys. 1t had seven rattles.-
Boston TraoeI5er.
Hon. CHARLES SUMNER.-The Louisville
Journal, the ablest Wing paper in the slave
States, says:
awe think Mr.. Summers course mischiev-
Gus, but we have high respect for his ability.
His late speech in reply to Mr.. Butler, of
South Carolina, and Mr.. Clay, of Alabama,
was mastery, and, upon the main points Sc
lected for discussion, it was overwhelming
The Senators against whom it was directed
A St. Louis paper vouches for the
truth of story about a little girl named
0 Mara, who was so charmed by great black
snake, over seven feet long, that she used to
carry her dinner every day into the field
when the monster would eat it out of her
hand, and hiss friShtfully, if she attempted to
put any into her own mouth. Her father at
length watched her, and shot the snake, when
she was seized with spasns, and writhed and
died at the same moment with the reptile.
Bah !
SERIoUs.RoBBERY.-C Holder, returning
to st. John from Australia, where he went
some time since as master and owner of the
barque Amelia, was robbed of $50 sovereigns
on board the Eastern city, on her last trip
from Boston, Capt. Holder put the box con
tanning this money in his tru.k, in his state
room, and did not miss it until after the
steamer left Portland. A general search was
made before they reached Eastport, but to no
purpose and we believe no clue to the recov-
cry of the money has yet been discovered
st. John, N. B., Freeman, july Is.
MISTAKEN ALI RouND.-An English paper
mentions the case of a robber who committed
suicide to avoid capture. A woman, attract
ed by curiosity to behold the body, shrieked
and tainted, it was her husband. The neigh
bors were sent for and all recognized it as the
body of her husband 1t was carried to her
house-at the threshold of the door, the corpse,
the pall-bearers, the weeping widow and the
neighbors met the husband alive and in per-
feet health
LARGE FATLUUE IN New YoRK.-The house
of Clarke, Watson & Co., Broadway, New
York, failed on Wednesday, for $3.50, O00.-
The parties have been long known as extern
sive importers and dealers in silk goods. They
have transacted large business in the South.
ExCELsIoR-The Thermometer for the last few days
has been excelsior, that is upward, with vengeance;
during the same time, however, the Excelsior Eating
House has been cool zephyr Ice creams, soda,
fruits, eies, oysters-whch preserved in ice-cold
meats, ginger pop spruce beer, &c, abound there
Elegance presdes in bronze marble mirrors and moreen
the Saloons and the lady and gentlemen who help
Gu toners to what they want prompt and attentive.
If anybody wishes to enjoy cool retreat and an elegant
gasronomc treat let him her call at 237 Main street.
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SPUR LEWIS would remind their friends and the pub
lie, that they lave shady spot in the establishment in
these days of burning and sury airs, which the
warm and weary may retire for rest and refuge They
have always hand cooling draughts, and cold and
sayory vands. Chowder tonight
BALL's,-If the Kaow Nothings" meet in the City
Hall every Monday evening" those who know something
about the good things of this life every lawful night
in the Harrington Corner Saloons There they revel in
luxurious ices fruits, cooling drinks and all the other
delights Of good living. Clam chowder this night is
doomed tn disannear