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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-04

Err. f. MORRILL'S FEMALE SPE-
~ CIFIC.-This remedy, which has been so success
fully used in all of Suppression and Irregulary
Incidental Married and Single ladies' is only be pro-
cured at the
OMce. No. > Howard Street, Boston.
The testimony the invaluable virtue of this
tive over all others, is ncontestabe.
Sent by mail to all parts of the Union by express at
S. So S15 and $40 per bottle. All letters enclosing 81
Tor advice dulv attended tn
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-04

"a RARE CHANCE FOR A GARDENER
E.;H OR MECHANIC. House, Barn, and ten of
a&Iand for sale, three miles from the City Hall The
house is conveniently arranged for two families The
barn is 25X30 with good cellar under the WHOLE with
plenty of neVeraing water; also, several fine fruit
in bearing condition. Price $500. Possession given
Immediately, if desired For further particulars, inquire
at this office
Worcester August Is 1854. deodtf auI7
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-04

NEW, IMPORTANT, AND VALUA-
IN be-Roe's Paint and Grease Extractor, the best ar
tice ever invented for removing all spots of paint tar
ills greese of any kind, from any garment silk, satin
ooen nen cotton without the least injury to the gar
went coor-ty it. Sold by all the Druggists In Wor-
casfer BI.SH n co Wh0lss4I'. AGENTS.
febs eodtf "a Front 81. w1rs-sV.r sass
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-04

h1NOR SALE. go BUILDING LOTS LO-
Il Gated in pleasant and thriving part of the city,
within five or six minutes walk of the City Hall. Will be
sold cheap; payment easy The whole may remain on
Mortgage long the purchaser may wish Inquire at
the corner of Myrtle and Southbridge streets.
inch dtf. A. j. EATON.
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T1yUOMPSON'S FRESH SOUTHERN
Il Hominy For sale by Edward Prest corner of Main
anil Myrtle Streets No AZ N E. P Union, G. H. Harlow
ont st. and Reed CLARK. Main ST. tlb
CHARCOAL CHARCOAL.-For sale in
] large or small quantities, at fair prices Terms OF
paypaect Cash on delivery, or when ordered
pay S. NJ. PADELF0RD,
House No. IS Market street
mv31 dn City Coal Yard, rear IL Market St.
\ UTHER SLATER CONTINUE 10
4 Manufacture Hemp, Manila, and Cotton Cordage
Lines and Irvine, and has gehe soe vail iii in rear
Of No. I2s Main st., Worcester hass' aly mchz4
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zee! ICE!! Having purchased the entire int
Il est in the Ice business of MIR. Sears, we shall
call on his customers with own whom we will supply
with ice of as good a quality in every particular,
can be produced in the State of Massachusetts, and
on as favorable terms. Our teams will start about
the LIST of May, usual when we are in hopes to be
able to such for supplying customers
will be satisfactory Persons wishing make
previous to that time do so, either at the Office, 147
Main St., with Mir. Eb'r Flagg or Mr. John Russell
BENZ. F Haywood.
m.h11 dH JOHN R..SSELl.
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=. YOUNG,
DEALER
RICH FANCY GOODS, AMUSING
TOYS, INSTRUCTIVE GAMES,

PIN K / n q
IN cloths, silks, and veyets for Capes, Trimmings,
Talmas, &C.. in great number Of styles. Please call
and look at the patterns.
Sign of the VARIETY STORE" where can be found
many and articles to be had af any other
place. Nearly opposite the nelc QutnsagGmond Bank
81 dawtf
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-11-09
4 don't know that it would succeed

4 don't know that it would succeed
Nonsense am sure it would. IIc1
never let you smoke these husbands
have an awful horror of any impropricty
in their wives
Then be says, he has always smoked
and cannot leave it off
'Sphaw The old story
:! am almost tempted TO try it,
u would
1T seems so unkind though, that have
hardly the heart TO do it,
you are no,ioncd, my dear Mrs. Wash
burn. " hen you have been married =
o The remark was broken off by the alb
rupt entrance of the 'abominable wretch
himself
Mrs. Washburn rose as he entered
and in spite Of the abominable odor that
his breath must have exhaled, printed
kiss upon his tobacco stained lips.
The lady who had been married sever
al years was disguised. and after few
words concerning the weather, took her
leave.
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wish she had not listened to Mrs. Yolante.
What is the matter. my dear? Wash t
it a good cigar? Try mine; they are Of
The first qualify, and the impetrable Mr..
aShburn offered her choice one from
his case.
No; | thank you, my dear, will not
smoke any more 10 night
But what's the matter Mary? You
are as pale rs a sheet
4 feel little faint | shall be better in
moment, and Mrs Washburn was obi
gcd to leave the room.
Poor woman she was sick all the even
my But the next day Mrs Volante,
who had called to learn the success Of the
experiment advised her to try it again,
assuring herit would not make her sick
second time.
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CHAPTER III.


= Mr.. Washburn had couple Of init
mate friends at game of whist the mex
evening. and his devoted wife resolved tc
try the effect Of smoke in their pres
ence.
When the party were seated, Mr.. Wash
burn passed around his cigar case.
won't you smoke, my dear!' asked
ne, rendering two cigars to his wife.
i wiII--but you know. Joseph, never
smoke your cigars; they do not suit my
taste.
! Whew! That was cool.
! Mrs. Washburn lit 'Bagdad'
Is ii possible you smoke, Mrs, Wash.
buru!' asked Mr.. Brown astonished al
The singular spectacle of woman putting
away al cigar, for all the world like a
loafer in a bar.room.
'Oecasionally-just to please my hus-
band, replied Mrs. Washburn, after
blowing out long wreath of blue smoke.
Yes, Brown interposed Mr.. Wash.
burn, it is more sociabe you know. to
have company when one smokes. We
are generally alone in the evening. and
she is so kind as 10 smoke with me. All.
Brown, teach your wife to smoke; il is 50
pleasant t. smoke with ones wife,
The lady was lhunder-slruck. Was it
possible that he had no more respect for
the proprieties of life than thall She
had already acquired the reputation OF
being smoker withot having produced
any of the anticipated good results.
Mrs. w ashburn threw the lighted Bag
dad into the stove. She had almost cried
with vexation.
Not smoke, my dear!' said her hus.
band.
4 think you can be sociable tonight III
| don't smoke
DO smoke, my dear, ii gives me much
pleasure to see you enjoy good cigar
THAI is too bad, Joseph said Mrs
WashL urn.
Mr.. Washburn laughed outright, and
throwing down his cards, explained the
event Of the preceding evening.
q will own up; did it 10 break him OF
the habit. ! give it up!
When the gentlemen had taken their
leave, Mrs. Washburn explained by whose
advice she had adopted the plan.
Mrs. Volante has the reputation of be-
ing a perfect shrew. Her husband is a |
laughing stock for all. She is bad ad-
wiser.
How slick you have turned the joke on
me, said Mrs. Washburn, laughing heart
Iy.
TO tell the truth, overheard some of
your conversation, when the plot was
aid
'Oh hoN you did? No wonder it
failed then
4 did but Mary. are you so very
much against my smoking? love the
weed-but | love you more, and Mr.
Washburn kissed her tenderly.
Nay, will say no more about it.
Perhaps | was selfish.
Not selfish ; l will leave of, my dear,
or your sake
No no, don't want you to do so. If
7ou are SO very much in favor of smoking
never will say another word about it,
And Mr.. Washbun has smoked his ci-
gar in peace to this day.
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A PooR WoMAN'S GRATITUDE.-John
B. Cough in one of his orations before
British audience related the following in.
cident. We doubt whether from any oI
The beautiful and costly gifts, of which
Mr. Cough has been made the recipient,
from admirers of his genius and phIan
thropy, any one has more deeply touch
ed his heurt than the testimonial oil the
poor Edingburgh women. Said he:-
"While in Edingburgh, lately, a wo'
man with two children called upon me,
and, though very poor, insisted that !
should accept present of white hand
kerchief, saying while you wipe the sweat
from your brow, when you are speaking
in this cause. let it remind you that you
have dried the tears OF my house"
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0rA minister was once speaking to q
brother clergyman of his gratitude for
mercifnl deliverance he had just expert.
enced. .....
"As was riding here to-day" said he
"my horse stumbled, and came very near
throwing me from bridge, where the fall
would have killed me, but escaped un-
hurt
81 can tell you something more than
that" said the other. "As | rode here
to-day my horse did not stumble at ALL"
We are too apt TO troget common mer.
cies.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-11-09

r raise Him wbo rules the earth and skyl
X ai'e thou thy heart to Him on high,
nd let It's throbs with sngels' siS
II holy love.
eve Him with reverential fear,
yer Hs sacred word revere-
our name by Him will then appear
nrollel above,
I the bright realms OF endless day,
II eaven guide you on your pilgrim Tay,
Z ndued with grace!
L owe not the fading things Of earth;
0, little are they ever worth
X ise! for Iich joys Of heavenly birth
D raw near apace.
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SELECT STORY,
From the True Flag
CIGARS P0R r. 7 TWO, \ J,
CHAPTER I.

Smokes, does he ? The abominab
wretch ! exclaimed Mrs. Volante to h,
friend, Mrs Washburn, young wife VIII
had just gone to house keeping.
HE smokes, but he is not an abomina
BILE wretch-I am sure he is not replie
Mrs. Washburn. a little startled by tn
hard name applied 10 her husband, whor
she both loved and esteemed.
Not wretch .
No, | am sure he is not
'Yes he is; any husband, especial
one who has been married only Il yea
and will not leave off smoking when hi
wife desires it, must be a wretch
No, no, you overstale the case. lie i
everything husband ought to be-s,
kind, 50 devoted, so induIgent. But thcl
| do wish he would not smoke
You must break him of 1.-THE crue
monster :
May, do not call him names love
him with all my heart, though he does
smoke
Well, | suppose you do, young wive:
are apt to be foolish
Foolish J.
yes, he sees. l dare say, that you love
him and SO he takes advantage of YOU
Why, Mrs. Volante, do you love your
husband 2
Well, suppose do there is no need
of telling him of it. | make him think
don't care anything about him. Why |
can manage him as easily as | can a kit
ten
Il don't like that. I think there OUGHT
to be love and confidence between man
and wife
Pooh J.
You cannot be happy with him.
4 should not be if i became his slave.
Not his slaveP
Don't you believe it When you have
been married as long as have, you will
get rid of some of these sentimental no.
tions, which answer very well for the first
year or SO, but become very inconvcniunt
after shat.
For my part, I always mean to love
my husband as now do, even ifitis sem
Limental.'
See if you do Husbands must be
carefully managed or they become ty-
rants. Now my husband smoked the first
year after our marriage but then he was
a little careful about bringing his cigar in
to the house, for | told him up and down
| would not have it,
i should suppose he would have re-
beiled.
He did, but not at first. One night,
nearly year after we were married, he
brought home a whole bundle of cigars,
and put them on the manlle-piece. Ia
king one, he very coolly lighted it and
and proceeded to read the evening pa
pers.
That's the way my husband does
i was downright mad athsimpudence,
but | did not say anything. The next
day bought monstrOus great snuff. box
and filled it full of Rappee. In the even
ing he lighted bis cigar, as before butno
sooner had he done so, than seated my
self opposite him, and drawing out my
snuff. box, | took generous pinch, snuff
ing the filthy stuff into my nostrils, at the
risk of sneeaing my head off,
How funny |!
my husband did not think so. lie
looked at me with astonishmcnt. You
take snuff? said he. do; at least |
mean to learn, replied. 1t is a filthy
habit said he No worse than smoking,
said |. We debated the matter a long
lime. and at last he gave up the poini,
and promised to throw away his ciIars if
| would throw away nv snuff
.AnJ bo never smoked anv more on
or;roJ Mrs Wosbburn lopobinr
Vac orco af,pr but took to NV snuff
o,o;r orJ bo coon oave il nm
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-11-09

While Dr.. Samuel Johnson was cour-
ting his intended wife, in order to try her,
he told her that he had no property; and
moreover he once had an old uncle that
was hanged. To which the lady replied
that she had no more property than he
had, and as to her relatives, although
she never had one that was hanged, she
had a number that DESCRIBED 10 be il! .
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6TYou rarely, if ever see politician
with his hair smooth, a great scholar with
fine hair, an artist with red hair, foP
with coarse hair, minister with long
hair, or an editor whose hair is carefully
adjusted. ..a eva a.anH Fl.
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GTThe man who is too poor to take q
paper has bought slab sided dog, an old
shotgun and twenty shilling gold
watch. He educates his children in the
street, and boards his ShanghaiS on his
neighbors. aaHH .. .
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ER ME1M MD rM~MMM%s
JOSEPH STROPES.

HAS JUST OPENED AN EXCELLENT
LOT OF DRY GOODS, GROCERIES,
NOTIONS, ETC, ETC.
A T His Old Stand, OH Pearl Street, to which
~ he invites the attention Of those in want
of good article.
ITantUalnakinE!
MRS. STROPES, will conduct this branch
of business. with neatness and dispatch, under
the latest and improved styles. Summer coats
pants, and vests, ready made, and madeto order,
in the latest fashions.
ChiIdTen'S Clothes
Made TO order, and in the best manner, on the
most reasonable terms.
His fancy articles consist in part of, Ribbons
of all kinds, Braids, Silk Fringes, Florence
Silks, Hosiery, Handkerchiefs, Gloves, Bind
ings, Necklaces, etc, with every article of La.
dies Dress Goods, to which he invites the at
tention of the Ladies.
Jackson, May 25, '54 9-tf
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GUrLTY.-Nicholas Beehan, tried for
the murder of Mr.. and Mrs. Wyckham, at
Southold, Long Island, was on Wednes.
day found guilty. and on the following
DAY D was vas sentenced to be hung, Oh Friday.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-11-28
M. SINISTER e. CO., No. 80, OPP
NAV ndsta Centre Market hetMeen Seyenth and


wv poste Centre Market, between Seventh and
Eighth streets, have on hand (Which have been pur-
chased recently of the largest and most attract
i've stocks of Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods to
be found in any retail establishment south of New
York, comprising in part the following, viz
80 pieces French Merino in all of the most desira-
BILE co'ors, such as royal puppies, brown, green,
mode, TAM mazarene blue sky blue crimson, scarlet,
and splendid stock Of blacks, Of all qualities any
of which we win offer very cheap for cash. to such
customers pay us very promptly.
so pieces Of splendid new style Plaid French Merino,
comprising beyond doubt the largest stock and the
most beautiful assortment to be found in the District
and we advise any lady in want Of handsome Plaid
Dress to look at ours before purchasing.
200 pieces fancy, plaid brocade, plain, and striped
Silks from fifty cents up, any of which we will sell
very cheap for cash.
90 pieces rich, glossy, black Silks, comprising the
largest assortment in the cty-some very good black
Silks ut seventy-fve cents.
so pieces black Bombazines and Alpacas, and at
very low prices. Our stock of Mourning Goods is
very large and well assorted and families in want of
large quantities Of black goods of any one kind will
always be able to supply their wants at our store,
fact stock Of Dress Goods is full and complete,
from ftp calico up, and is well worthy 10 be ex-
amined by any about purchasing goods in our line of
business.
sHAwLs, SHAwLs, SHAwI.S
In this department we can show the greatest va
rety of any other house in this city and as we pay
very particular attention TO the shawl trade we gem
orally have great variety Of styles, not TO be found
elsewhere In our assortment will be found full
stock Of Brocha long and square Shaws, from IS TO
len, plaid, long and square Shawls, from az up.
Carpetings, Oil-Cloths, &c.
We also have on hand, a very choice assortment Of
Threeply aud Ingram Carpeting, which we will of
= sp W. Nj. SINISTER CO.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-11-28
Religious Book Depository.

AsShbAouS DUNK DcpOsltOfys
GRAY IL BALLANTYNE, 4ss Seventh st..
~ 1.-TWO doors above Odd Fellows hail. Washing.
ton, ID; O., have the only depository in this city,
the publications Of the
American Bible Society
Methodist Book Concern
Robert Carter 4 Brothers,
Gould a Lincoln,
Presbyterian Board,
American Tract Society,
Evangelical knowledge Society.
American Sunday School Union |
New England and Massachusetts Sabbath
School Societies;
and all the principal religious publishers. Also a
great variety Of =
HIsToRiCAL AND MISCELLANEOUS WORKS.
Is, therefore, apparent that their stock Z stand.
ard Theological Works and general Religious Ltern-
turc must be unequalled
They always keep an extensive assortment Of all
the Hymn Books used In the different churches family
and pocket Bibles and Prayer Books, in plain and
superb bindings
Their assortment Of attractive and choice
JUVENILE BOOKS,
suitable for gifts and Sunday School Libraries, is
very extensive.
School Books, Of al the kinds used in the city and
country schools, At the lowest prices.
Blank Books, staple and fancy stationery
Pocket Knives, Porte-monnaes Portfolios, Writing
Desks, Gold Pens, DC
A liberal discount win be allowed 70 minister's and
Wholesale purchasers
nov IL
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-11-28
THE SECOND EXHIBITION OF THE
METROPOLITAN MECHANICS IN


METROPOLITAN MECHANICS IN
STITUTE,
For the Promotion and Encouragement OF
Manufactures, Commerce., and the
Mechanic and Useful Arts,
WNTILL be opened at the city of Washington on
wv Thursday, the sth day Of February, 1855, In
the new and splendid hall Of the Smithsonian Insti-
tution which is of the most magnificent rooms IN
the United States.
To this Exhibition the Manufacturers, Mechanics,
Artists Inventors and all others desiring TO display
the results Of their labor, skill ingenuity and taste,
from all portions Of the Union are cordially invited
10 contribute.
The Machinery Department will be under the
charge Of special superintendent. Steam-power,
fixtures, labor, &c will be given free Of expense.
All intending TO exhibit are requested 10 give no
tice at as early day as possible. Goods should DC
accompanied with proper invoice.
The committee therefore, feel that In inviting con-
trbuons from all portions of the Union TO the Sec
oad J1clibition Of the MeVpotan Aecsantcs iastufs,
they offering to the producer 81 excellent articles
whole country their novelty and utility the superior
style Of their workmanship and their adaptation TO
the purposes for which they may be intended.
They would respectfully solicit nom the Ladies
those specimens of elegant handiwork which hereto
fore have formed SO attractive and important fea.
ture Of these displays. 1t is proposed TO submit all
such contributions to committee OF ladies, and 70
award to articles Of merit premiums OF Jeweiry, &C.,
The hall will be opened for the reception Of goods
on Monday the goth day Of January, and on the
evening Of Thursday, the 9Th OF February, at seven
o'clock, the Exhibition will be formally opened for
the reception of yisiters, and continue open about
four weeks.
No article deposited after Saturday night Sd Of
February can be entered upon the Judges Lists for
competition or premium except such as the commit
tee shall be satisfied were dispatched from distance
in time to have reached the hall by that day, but
failed to arrive from unavoidable detention.
Articles designed for exhibition only will be re-
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-11-28
EMBROIDERIEs, LACEs, DC.
MRS. r. PEACO,

No. y, Centre Market Space,
" AS Just received from the eastern cities
LII rich and beautiful French and Swiss Embroide-
ries, Mouslin, GUIPURE and CAMBRIA COLLARS,
Limerick, Crochet and Maltese Lace Collars and
Sleeves; Swiss and cambria Chemezetts and Habits,
embroidered and lace SETS from "a to 1875; Swiss,
Cambria and Guipure Rufles and Bands; embroider-
ed Handkcrchiefs, at greatly reduced prices. Also,
Head Dresses and Caps, Flowers and Feathers for
bonnets; black kid Gloves, so cents; colored and
white al SO IL, Superior quality 1ouvys, 81 l-2.
Persons wishing to make purchases, would do well
to call No. ~ where great bargains can be obtain
ed, particularly for the cash.
nov 20---lwd
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HILMANS' Hair Dye has made ITS APP
" pearance in our city very much to the gratlh-
cation of our young beaux who wear red whskers or
mustachios. Gentlemen are now seen going into our
hair-dressng saloons with hair whskers mustachios
and eyebrows Of all imaginable colors and in five
minutes they viii appear on the street having them
entirely changed, and decidedly improved by lus-
trous black, obtained by using Gilmans Dye-hor-
folk Herald.
For sale by 2. d. GILMAN, Chemist
nov Is Washington city.
"OME REMEDIES. The Compound
IL Cherry Pectoral is the best and surest, and
most paatable cough remedy offered to the pub
lie; il viii the worst cold cough possible and
Is the only article that will afford relief TO consump-
tives without Fastening their end. Try it, and you
will be convinced Price 20 and so cents per bottle
The HERB CoUeH CANDY is also an excellent and
very palatable medicated compound, and is well
adapted to children and others who prejudiced 10
medicine in other forms. Price 121T and 25 cents
per package. For sale at -
Druggist Penn. avenue, opposite buildings.
nov IL