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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-01-15

WHAT is A MIME RIFLE why it is a ri
he; nothing more. 1t is just like any other.
Everybody knows the superiority of rifle
over "smooth bore" 1t consists in giving
the ball rotary motion at sight with the
line of its direction. And almost everybody
knows that OF late years long bullets have
been found much superior to round, fer rifle
shooting They are propelled point foremost
and, of course, there is less resistance from
the atmosphere. And from this fact of less
resistance follows another, viz: they are less
likely to be turned aside in their flight thro
the air The long bullets first used were like
a round bullet a little elongated After a
while it was fonnd that to cut off the after
end OF the bullet-that is to cut off the ia
pering part of that end so that it would set
down, fiat upon the charge below twas
further improvement. So we came to have
long, conical bullets, for rifles. Everybody
who knows anything about hunting knows all
about this.
When the hunter loads his rifle, he crowds
down the bail with a good deal of force, put
ting "patch'' of soft leather around it. This
is to make it fit the groove in the barrel.-
There are two uses in this. 1t issnecessary in
order to compel a rotary motion in the bullet,
and at the same it fills up the cavity which
otherwise would exist i'll the groove beside the
ball, and through which much of the force of
the explosion would uselessly escape. 1t
takes time to hammer down ball so that all
the space is firmly stopped. But in battle it
is important to load quick. Many expert
ments have been made to perfect the rifle, or
the rifle ball, for army purposes. The most
successful so far is that of Capt MIME, an of
ficer of the French army in Algiers, and
where, two or three years ago, he brought out
his new bullet, which is called the ''Minie
ball" Taking the long bullet with the fiat
tened after end, he made a conical chamber,
or hole in that end. Into this he fitted an
iron tube, little more conical than the hole,
and not reaching to the end of it. 1t is ap-
parent that the explosion of the powder be-
hind the bullet SO prepared, will force the iron
tube further into the cavity, and thus press
the lead of which the bullet is composed into
the groove of the BARREL This is the end
sought. Such bullet may slip down the bar
rel over so easily, but when it comes out again
it is firmly filled to the growing. That is
what is meant by the "Minie Rifle. Detroit
Democrat.
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Price Two cents.
CBe 9ailp spg,
MONDAY, JANUARY Is, 1855.

NEW ENGLAND SOCIETY IN l776.-The hab-
its of life; polish of manners and style of
dress were the badges of eminence by which
the aristocracy of New England asserted its
outward superiority. If a gentleman went
abroad, he appeared in his wiz, white stock,
white satin embroidered vest, black satin
small clothes, with white silk stockings, and
fine broadcloth or velvet coat. If at home a
velvet cap, sometimes with a fine linen one
beneath it, took the place of the wig, while
gown, frequently of colored damask, lined
with silk, was substituted tor the coat, and
the feet were covered with leather slippers of
some fancy color. Visitors were received
with hospitality and graceful courtesy. The
custom prevailed which now would greatly
shock the New England scale of propriety, in
most genteel families a tankard OF punch
was prepared every moning, and visitors dur
ing the day were invited to partake Of it, the
master of the house sometimes taking the ves-
sci from the cooler in which it stood, and, af.
ter drinking from it himself, handing it in per-
son to the guests.
There was great deal of social intercourse
in the class we are describing. The inter
change of dinners and suppers was frequent
at the first, the most fashionable hour for
which was never later than three, the table
groaned under its weight of provisions after
the last, the customary evening amusement
was cards. The law expressly prohibited
dramatic entertainments, but they had con.
ceIts, and at these in Boston at least, private
gentlemen sometimes were the performers,
both vocal and instrumental, simply, however,
tor the entertainment of their frieuds. Dane
ing was not among the things which The Leg
lslature had made moia prohi6ita, and conse-
quently there were assenbl for this recrea-
ton but they were conducted with such Sc
we're attention to prcpriety, that nothing short
OF the unanimous consent of the gentlemen
subscribers would authorize admission. One
OF these assemblies would make an amusing
spectacle at this time. The stately minuet,
with ali its formal ami high bred courtesy,
fourishedin those days and was varied only
by the contra dance. Cotillions came in after.
ward, with the French refugees from the
West Indies. The style of the dress. too, for
gentlemen, would at this day, be likely to at
tract notice in the saloons of fashion but
coats of velvet or cloth were literally of all
colors not even excluding red, and sometimes
the collar, of velvet or cloth, was in studied
contrast to that of the other parts.
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Domestic RECEIPTS. Cranberry TartS.-
Stew your cranberries with sugar in the pro-
portion of pound of sugar to pound of fruit,
and merely enough water to melt the sugar.
When they arc done set them away to get
cold. Make some shells of puff paste and ill
with the fruit.
Apple Dun,pyings.- paste ofsix oun-
ces of butter to a pound of -four. Pare YOUR
apples, take out your cores, and cover them
with the paste; tie them in cloths and boil
them till the apples are tender. Serve them
with sugar and cream, or molasses and butter.
G,wnsey Pudding.- pound of beef suet,
one pound of -four, half-a-p pound of dried cur.
rants, half pound of stoned raisins, two
eggs, nutmeg and cinnamon to taste, half-a-
salt-spoonful of salt.
Shred the suet, chop it fine, and rub it
through the -four Wash, pick and dry the
currants; seed the raisins mix the eurrants
and raisins together, and dredgc over them as
much hour as will adhere to then.
Beat the eggs till they are very chick and
light, and add milk enough to forn batter
stir in the eggs then spices and salt, and last
ly the fruit.
Dip your pudding bag into cold water, turn
it wrong side out, and flour it well, then turn
it back again, pour in the batter tie the mouth
of the bag with strong, stout string, but take
care to leave a space sufficient to allow the
pudding to swell.
Have ready a pot Of boiling water, with
plate in the bottom TO prevent the bag from
touching the bottom of the pot, put in the
pudding, and let it boil two hours and half.
Keep kettle of boiling water to fill up the
pot as may be required, When the pudding
is done, take it out of the pot, dip it for an in
slant in cold water, unite the bag, and turn it
out on a dish for the table.
10 be eaten with sweet sauce.--NatioaaS
Cook. Book.
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A petition is in circulation in different
parts Of the State, praying our State Legisla-
ture to declare any person assisting in the en-
forcement of the fugitive slave law to be for
ever incapable of serving as juror, or hold
ing office in the Stpte, unless relieved from
such merited disgrace by pardon. Also for a
law to punish by fine and Imprisonment, any
enforcement Of the odious law, or any any
claiment, or alder and abettor of such claim.
ant, who shall attemt torovoye an alleged
slave from the State, without his first having
had a jury trial The petition ought to be nu-
merously signed.
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FURNISHING GOODS.
81 1.2 to $50 cts. Assorted Lot of Shirts and
Drawers.
so to goo cts. Fine Shirts, Linen BosOms & Collars.
IL 1-2 to so cts. Fine Linen Bosoms.
to II cts. Fine Linen Collars
% to L so cts. Stocks and Cravats
20 to 100 cts. Silk Pocket Handkerchief
10 SO cts. suspenlers
81 to 2OOcts. Umbrellas
6 II cts Tooth Brushes.
6 100 cts Hair Brushes.
Together with great variety of Fancy Goods, to be
closed up cheap.
BOYS DEPARTMENT.
50 to ). Oyersacks
81 1-2 to 4. Jackets.
81 to B. Cashmere, Cloth, and Doeskin Pants
so to 200 cts. Vests.
$50 to 800 cts Suit of Jacket and Pants.
Very truly the a5oUe are tolv prices! Purchasers
are requested to bring this advertisement with them and
they will then acknowledge the fact, determined
to close up all the stock OF Winter Clothing. The new
book "Oak Hall PctOra will be presented every pur-
chaser
Q A K Fl ALL
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Real Gstate.


-s FARM FOR SALE.-For sale the Farm
- formerly owRed and occupied by Rufus Barton,
LII Esq, late of Mibury. deceased, containing
hundred and thirty three choice land, suitably
divided into moving tage and pasturing, with great
variety Of the best of grated fruit and about forty
ofwOod and most of it heavy growth, pleasantly sit
uaed in the uorherly part of Mlbury, the road lead
ing from Auburn the Armory Village, about two and
half miles from said Village, and five miles from the city
of Worcester.
The buildings consist of large two story Dwelling
House. large Barn, Carriage House, Wood House. and
Granary with failing at the house and in the
pasture, fenced mostly with stone WALL very desirable
location for farmer.
Also, about thirty acres of land, one mile from said
Farm, the road leading from Aiibury Worcester,
tour miles from the city, about two acres OF wood Land on
the premises great portion of the land is suitable for
gardening.
For particulars, inquire of JEDEDIAHH Il GEORGE
premises. NYMpHAS I-ONGLEY.
mis- eoltf
REAL ESTA TE office, No. l Fiaqq's Block.
NOW is THE TIME!-E. T. ABBOTT now
~ offers to the public for sale or exchange the most
desirable schedule Of Real Estate offered in this city
county consisting OF Farms Houses House Lots,
Wood Lots, Water Privileges, &c &C.. all Of which will he
sold ut great bargains, 90 the pgr haser.
Among his list of arms are l farm in Barre in Oak
ham, in Cold Brook, in Rutland, in Bolton, / in Ok
ford.
HIS list Of houses comprises and thoroughly built
houses Newton street Dewey street. on Chandler
street, on Mason street. John street. Salem st.
Wood LDs-2 good wood lots in the town Of Rutland,
] in Holden, in Paxton, in Oalham.
House LotslI house lots on Abbott street. 10 IN Pleas
ant street. Is Newton street. ~ Dewey street, 80
nlason street. 21 Chandler street Is Hudson street,
on Elm street Vernon street. Is Endicott street,
on Providence street. 10 on Bloominglae Road, Il
Oak Hi l. diff ms
~ FOR SALE IN MILLBURY A
;:.E very desirable RESIDENCE, consisting of Dwell.
sssIngllouse, Barn, and large Shop, Suitable for
Shoe manulactory.) and and dhdif Of Land,
in a high state of cultivation, and covered with FRUIT
TREES of the choicest varieties This property affords
rare chance to any wanting small homestead and
viii be sold on very liberal terms will be exchanged
for city property Apply at this Office or to
o26 dawtf
HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.-Cottage
House and lot, No Liberty Street. 81 by so feet.
For terms &c. call the subscriber, No. Liberty St.
mr. at RUGGLES, N0URSE, Il MASON. aug21
"a DIV ELLING-HOUSE, BARN, md
E.:E LOT FOR ~ALE-Stuated at the corner of Jack.
Ea111son and Beacon streets. Apply the premises.
SCI diff
As DIV ELLING HOUSE FOR SALE.
.3 Containing eight rooms, pleasantly located within
GE@ye minuJrs' walk Of the Post ice suitable ter
two families Three-ourths OF the purchase money
may remain mortgage for term years The above
house will be sold at a great bargain Apply to
j. EATON,
jy17 diff Corner of Main and southbridge SITS.
Books, 5totioae y, 81.
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DAILY PAPER.-Five dollars per year; 80 for six
onhs 5 for three months; 10 cents per week. single
copies cents each WhGn paid strictly in ddUdnce
deduction of 81 year will be made and proporonate
eduction if paid quarterly or half yearly in advance
WEEKLY PAPER.-Price two dollars year; 81 for six
months and so cents for three months If paid strictly in
advance 81 rs cts. year; single copies cents each
o. The postage on the daily by mail to any part of
Massachusetts is 10 cts quarter to other States IS cts
quarter. On the Weekly in Worcester County, nothing,
all other parts of Massachusetts, 10 cts year; in
other States, q cts. wear.
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RATES OF ADVERTISING

lExPLANATIoN.-Eig to ten words make lne-10 to
Zines are ''square, nonparel type.l
Ind fgR,pa = O n
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Boston advertisements,
HOW PUSSY JUMPS, OR THE WAY
THE CROWD MOVES, ON A
TIGHT MONEY MARKET.
r E A d
UPWARDS OF SI5O,OOO WORTH
OF
WINTER CLOTHING.
ILN I IIIO DIINI 7 II ~ u !,
AT THE FOLLOWING LOW PRICES.

AT THE FOLLOWING LOW PRICES.
ST I-2 to 2. Good Pants, of various fabrics
So 1-2 Cashmere, Doeskin, and BroadclotIl Pants,
at this low price, for few days, to reduce stock
So 3-4. Custom Made Doeskir Pants Canvass Bot
toms, and made of as goo materials the Pants for
which you usually pay So. Closing sale of Winter Cloth
ing.
So to 8. Fancy Cashmere Doeskin, and Cloth Pants,
Of very desirable patterns being at least % per cent less
than the same are usually sold.
S. nice affair for Gentleman. Over Garments,
custom made, usually sold for much more.
500 12. A Fine Custom Made Overcoat or Sack,
made from Drab Blue, and Black Pilot Cloth, Broadcloh,
and Beaver Cloths for this low price. Will guarantee
that the same garments sold at from SIS $50.
SO leg. For an Office or Business Coat, to close out
the Stock.
IS to g. Dress and Frock Coats from SuperGne
Broadcloh and Doeskins made up in good STYLE and in
faithful manner All will be sold at these low prices
close out stock.
81 to 1-2. Vests, of the latest fashion, for these
low prices.
So to 3 1-2. For nice Fancy Satin Vest. Also
Black or Fancy SILK do, made up in the latest styles.
Gentlemens Dressing Gowns, very lowest prices
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CURE FOR THE TOOTH-ACHG q, THAT
" Is CURE. SIX HUNDRED CASES TREATED
4 A


CARD.
We, the undersigned, hereby give free and honest
testimony to the efficacy Of Dr. Stearns painless nerve
destroyer assuring friends and the public, that we
experienced almost Instant relief, and permanent cure,
by It's application.
Those who, like many Of u.s. have lost their sleep for
several nights from toot-ache will be thankful as we
to have their natural again. and that with
out the pain and loss Of having valuable tooth extracted.
S. r. Parker, H. Arnold,
MIS-. 5. r.. Parker, j. Morey
j. 4. Raymore G. Carlisle
Mrs Raymore j. +. Southgate,
II. Carson, j. w. Hartyell.
N. Pike, s. Gates
Mrs. NJ. L. Bolster, h. l.. smith,
j. u. rarbell, Mr.. Mason,
j. Knights, S. j. Rowland.
DR.. George o. slearns's Office, No. IL, Pearl street.
Worcester, Formerly othe firm Of Drs Stcarns Broth
ers, Boston, Dental Surgeon OF ten years practice would
six hundred of tooth ache than seventy
OF them during the last two three months
Aware that there has been great deal OF humbug In
this department of Dental Surgery and being unwilling
to rest under the slightest suspicion Of lending his
and professional reputation to wlfnl deception, he
would confidently refer these who have entertained honest
doubts, TO The above card DIFF n30
LNREsH GROUND GENESEE FLOUR.
n 1000 bbls. best extra Genesee Flour, receiving In
Store, from the Western Railroad Depot direct from the
Ms and for sale at the lowest market prices by the sub
Scribors. Also, have for sale good common brands
ALDRiCIl co.,
% aud 20 Front st.. Worcester, Mass
VDI CHHO, POTASH, BLUE VITRIOL,
hB sc 5000 lbs. B Chro. Potash, 10000 do. Blue
Vrol 20 bols Ground Alum. casks LIST Pearl ASH
10 bills Ground Ited Tartar 10 DO Glue IN and for
sale by G, s. Il A. y. HOWE
MO DIFF Worcester bank Block
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@ OMETHIN G (czN
RL<2AszA n e w. RSL~ssrs>
LADIES' CATER BOOTS g. SHOES
MADE TO MEASURE, AT
RichmOnd's Block. 263 Main Street,

AADE ~ MEAD IKE, y
RichmOnd's Block. 263 Main Street.
UP STAIRS.
The undersigned has commenced the manufacture of
LADIES' & MISSES BOOTS Il SHOES. in this city, and
is now prepared to furnish dealers individuals with
every description of Ladies' and Misses Cater Boots
Bo1ees Slippers and Shoes made in the most superior
manner of the best Materials and to excel in
beauty and durability, any goods of this description
before offered in Worcester.
With the hest workmsn, and the best materials, and by
the aid Of his IMPROVED SEWING MACHINE, which
obtained the Gold Medal the highest prem um offered at
the recent Exhibition of the Massachusetts Charitable
Mechanics Association he manufacture better ar.
Gle and less price than it is possible those to make
who have such facilities
The citizens of Worcester and especially the ladies' are
respectfully invited to visit the establishments and see if
such is not the fact.
LADIES BOOTS SHOES MADE TO ORDER
By calling at the Mandatory the foot Of any lady
be measured with the utmost accuracy and any descrip
ton of boot shoe furnished in few hours warranted to
6 in the most perfect manner possess such other
advantages over the old patterns cannot fail to COM
mend them to tine wearer's approval.
+. X. ROBINSON.
Richmond's Block, q Story, Nc. 263 Main street.
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THE WORCESTER SPY.


Printed and Published by JOHN MILTON EARLE, 4
Thomas DREW No 30 Main Street, Worcester, Mass.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-05-09
THE GREAT REMEDY

A BOUT which so much has been said anil
"A published, is among Who has not heard
of the MEXICA MUSTANG LINIMENT 2
Many millions Of bottles have been sold and usci
tocure Rheumatism, Ulcers, Sores, Bruises, ,sprain,
Ring worm, Felens, Salt Rheum, Piles, Sore pini
pies, and Caked Breasts, Cancers, Itah, Corns
the Toes, Sore Eyes, Ear-ache, PiInples, Swollei,
Joints or Limbs, Cuts, Scalds, or Scald Head.
Numb Palsy, Aunons or Frosted Feet, Warts
any other complaint that can be reached by 81,
external remedy, And it has alwas been success
full Ii is equally good in healing Wounds.
Scratches, Saddle or Harness Galds, or any Spran,
Soreness Stiffness. And it is warranted to cure
SPAWN, Ringbone, Splint or Poll Evil IN Horsee-
o. The Imminent is put up in three sizes, and
retails at % cts, so cts, and 81. The large bot
tie contains much moro Linment in proportion
to the price, and are therefore cheapest
TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS.
Every store should be supplied with this valu-
able IMMINENT, as it pays a good profit and
sells rapidly.
G. W. WESTBRooK
(Successor to A G. Bragg & co., Originator and
sole Proprietor
Principal Offices, 3o4 Broadway. New York !,
and corner cd and Market street; St. Louis. Mis-
souri, July 20, 1854
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JEFFERSON HOUSE.

JEFFERSON, CAMBRIA COUNTY, PENN.
TyHE undersigned takes pleasure in informing
L his friends and the travelling public, that he
has leased the jefferson House, and having made
much improvement in its interim, he feels conf
dent that he will thereby be enabled to render
comfort and satisfaction 70 all who favor him with
their patronage.
His fast and superior MAIL LINE OF STA
PES will always be in readiness to convey passen-
gers 10 and from the sa
PENN'A. RAILROAD STATIONS
to his home, and also leaving direct after the ar
rival of the trains by good Plank Road to Ebens-
burg. $50
90 He will ever be happy to accommodate his
old friends and acquaintance that will favor him
with call. JANIS d. HAMILTON.
jefferson, April 20, 1854
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THE MMILLEN HOUSE.

The undersigned respectfully informs his friends
and the public, that he has leased them 'MILLFN.
HOUSE, on Clinton Street, Johnstown, p. :,
which Is now open for the accommedation cf
Boarders and visitors. At heavy expense, he
has had the House thoroughly renovated from tho
garnet to the cellar. The rooms are we'll ventilai
ed, and furnished in superior style The nrw
arrangements made to the House win add much
to the accommodation and corlfcrtof guests
The Bar will be furnished with the choiccst
wines and liquors and the table provided with
every luxury of the season.
The natural beauty and health of Johnstown
are unequalled in the Union, and, as Summw
Retreat, its attractions are unparalleled The
climate and the scenery of this mountain region.
with the Accommodations 70 be met with at tho
M'Millen House, renders it one of the most do
Hshtful and pleasant stopping Places in the state.
0oPersons desirous Of engaging Boarding anil
rooms, viii do wen to apply soon-
JAMES DOWNEY. r
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-05-09
COACH MANUFACTORY.

HE subscriber would respectfully inform the
i citizens of Ebensburg, and vicinity, that he
has removed his shop to MO0RET0WN, where
he has every facility for carrying large busi-
ness. and hopes by using none but the best mate
rial, and employing none but.the best workman,
he hopes to convince all who will do him the
favor to examine his work, that in point of dur
ability. appearance cheapness, it cannot be
excelled by any similar establishment in the
State or elsewhere. Persons wishing bargain
in the purchase Of a carriage, will con-
suit their own interests by giving him CALL
They are prepared to supply the following kinds
of vehicles, viz:
Buggies of different qualities and prices, Bar
ouches, Chariottees, one and two horse rockaways
close quarter elliptic and C-Spring Coaches; Sc
cond- hand w ork of different kinds, &c, making a
variety tHatwill suit all tastes and all purses
Repairing done with neatness and despatch.
ROBERT GALBREATH. s
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TyHE Undersigned would respectfully inform
Il the citizens Of Ebensburg and vicinity that
has opened a Grocery Store on Sample street ad-
joining his residence, where he will be happy to
wait on all who may wish to favor him with their
custom. He has received a good assortment of
Groceries of all kinds, viz Flour by the barrel,
or by the SMALL Choose of the best quality, Rice,
Pepper, Sugar. Tea, Coffee, Ginger, in fact eve
ry article kept in the grocery line. Beer apd
Sarsaparilla always on hand. Bacon of a superior
quality
He hopes by strict attention to business to merit
share Of the public patronage
MARK EDWARDS.
August "a '54.
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: FASHIONABLE
CLOTHING EMP QRIuM.

n RfzAT A11RACIlON at tne NEW OtoIe
VI of Evans and Hughes, one door above the
Store room of Shoemaker & Clark. where the sub
scribrrs are at present receiving and opening a
large and excellent assortnen of fashionable
Ready Made clothtng
of the latest and most approved styles, which for
cheapness and durability not be excelled by
any similar establishment in the county mot
wishing to Jrag, but what we say we will make
good or take the cater. Every article in the cloth
ing line will be kept ON hand, viz: Over Goats,
Sack Coats, Drop do; Pants, Vests, Cloaks, &c.,
all of the latest styles.
Cloths, Cassilnercs, Satinets, Vcstings, of all
colours and styles.
Our Department of BOYS SCLOTHING promises
much more extensive selection than usual.
We fatter ourselves that we shall be able to
furnish garments suitable for all classes, fitted up
insuch manner, and on such terms that shall
disarm all competition we therefore ask liberal
share of the public patronage
Oct s. '54.