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True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-04-24
One Leaf from my Anadem.

All, what holy sight!-threc infantile
forms bowed at their mothers knee in prayer
How neat their snowy night~obes-how
artlessly serious their faces-how meckly
their tiny hands are clasped as they repeat
in childish earnestness, "Our Father"
That young mother, too! not the trace of a
furrow on her smooth polished brow-not
a solitary thread of silver in her fair hair
yet her cheek is pale, and her eye looks up
sorrowfully. Can she have drained the
cup of woe thus early? Mark the uneasy
glance she ever and anon gives at the win
dow, while the accents Of those horison fall
like angel music on her heart. oh; if he
should come and profane this holy mo-
ment with his blasphemy-this moment
CLEAN of the rare hallowed light that
once illumined her maiden bower. Her
air and features tell of better days, though
the plain appointments Of herrOom might
suggest anything else. Hark! the subdued
tones of the prayer is still heard. and the
amen is whispered with solemnity. Oh
| Joy! there's been no unhallowed interrupt
ton Something then, is gained. Poor
. n y a
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-04-24
"No letter, Willie?"

| mo leCterJ Willie! IA,
ssNone."
She seizes the paper, and gropes tear
blind through the long columns. But she
finds nothing, only that SO many were killed
and SO many were wounded, and the names
of few great officers that were slain.
the throbbing blood almost bursts from
her veins and her eyes grow dry, as she
reads a printed letter from one of the Fifth
Dragons had been in glorious peril!
"Oh! my God! how can / bear this ago
ny Of suspense"
Willie tried to soothe her, but she
couldhear nothing but the soul-stunning
thunder Of battle, see nothing through her
tears, but the charge of the Fifth ORA
goons!"
"Go to the town, Willie, and come not
back till you have brought some word from
himw
The boy went sorrowfully. Minnie
Gray watched the clock and the road to the
town, all day, and all night, and all next
day till the sun went down.
Willie was coming The sight of him
made her dizzy and faint. How did he
walk? Were there tidings in his step?
Yes life or DEATH He came hurriedly,
while he seemed to reel under the weight
of his heart. 1t must be death! Now,
God of mercy Thy helping hand! She
staggers out to meet him, and gasps:
"Any word, Williew
"No word, but"
She holds her breath and stares wildly
at him. as he draws forth the locket. Ht
placesit quickly in her cNnching hand
and turns his face away. She unclasps i
shudderingly, and the lock of hair springs
out and curls round her finger! A smoth
cred quivering cry, a stiAed, choking wal
of agony that crushed the life out, ant
Minnie Gray fell into her brother Willic''
arms.
In the little village churchyard, there il
now new-made grave, and over it a mar
bic slab, bearing this inscription.
In Memory
Of Cecil and Minnie Gray,
| Whom Peace Married
| In Life,
Whom War Welded
| In Death.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-04-24
Striking Thoughts.

Solitary thought corrodes the mind, if it
be not blended with social activity; and
social activity produces restless craving
for excitement, if it be not blended with
solitary thought.
Almost all knowledge is interesting, if
presented in an interesting manner.
Many a great man resembles Herod in
the theatre, shining and groaning at once.
Every day we'll spent, lessons the task
that God has set us. g~
1t is useless to recommend to people a
course which they have not judgement
enough to pursue.
How ignoble most mems lives would ap-
pear to themselves, if described as the lives
of others!
A Turkish proverb says, "The devil
tempts other men, but idle men tempt the
devil"
/ A Spanish proyerb, "What the fool
does in the end, the wise man does in the
beginning
The more man is envied, the less he is
spared.
The ardent reformer moves the multi-
tude, but the calm philosopher moves the
ardent reformer.
The followingisa rendering Of Martiarl
famous couplet:
'iThey who excel in strength, are MOI
most likely to show contempt Of weakness
A man does not dospiso the weakness Of I
child.
If good act benefits no one else, i
benefits the doer.
! Money is well spent in purchasing tran
guilty Of mind.
Difficulties dissolve before Cheerful
spirit, like snow drifts before the sun.
The Italians say, s'Timo is a silent file,
We learn little Of Gods ways, bu
very little Of his purposes.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-04-24
passed slowly throughthe damp leaf strcwn

passed slowly through the damp leaf strewn
paths she trembled with grief and nervous
ness, when hereyes rested on the spot so
dear to her maternal heart. There, more
than anywhere else, she thought, swere the
ravages Of the chilling storm; and she
wept more disconsolately than since the
first days Of bereavement as she bent over
the faded mound--her face bowed upon
her hands as was usual with her in seasons
of great anguish. She continued thus in
dulging her grief till startled by an ap-
preaching footstep, and looking up beheld
a gentleman almost at her side. With a
wild scream she threw her arms about him
sobbing convulsiycly, "Ob, Gustayus, our
Charles gone! our own darling, darling
little CharlieW
The gentleman was indeed Gustavus
Barton. Vainly had he sought in foreign
climes the. peaceful happiness he had reck-
lessly shipwrecked, and returningto his ma
tive. city was told Of his sons Death
Stunned and heart stricken he had set out
to visit the grave, and wandering through
the church yard had witnessed his wife's
anguish, which softened still more his re-
lenting feelings. Tears streamed over the
face Of thcproud man, as tenderly support
ing his distressed wife, he knelt with her
beside the grave where reposed the remains
of him who had been so dear to both the
erring parents He could not speak, and
Emily also wept in silence, till at length
as the night shadows deepened they rose
sadly, and together proceeded to her quiet
dwelling, where the only remaining object
of parental tenderness was clasped in the
fond embrace of father of whom her in
fant mind retained no remembrance. The
sight of her recalled more wildly her bro
theirs image, and he exclaimed mournfully
"My bright, beautiful boy; I told him he
would never see me again--but oh, l
thought not of death p
In the city where the first years Of their
/
married life were spent, Mr.. and Mrs.
Barton now reside, less gay, but more re-
ally happy than in the time to which both
look back with painful self upbraiding.-
But the lessons of the stern teacher afflic-
tion have not been vain, they have learned
mental forbearance, which renders lasting
the reconciliation tacitly madeat the grave
of little Charlie.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-04-24

The BEGINNING OF EvIL-A young
man was sentenced to the South Carolina
.penitentiary for four years. When be was
about to be sentenced, he stated publicly
that his downward course began in disobe-
diencc to his parents--that,he thonght he
knew as much ofthe world as bis father
did, and needed not his aid or advice; but
that as soon as be turned his back upon
his home, then temptations came around
him like adrovecfhyenas, and hurried him
on to ruin.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-04-24
Al CorrAeEspY TIE TnAMRs.

Inkerman has been fought, and the news
has gone through England. In that cottage
Minnie Gray sits sObbing and wailing fOl
what she knows possible, and yet hopes i'm
possible. Weep on Minnie: the hour is al
hand when the blessed relief Of tears will BE-
denied her.
.Wille, goto tho town, and-.--and--- 60
Wilhe!n
Willie goes; he runs all the way. III
brings back nothing but the newspaper
! l6lled "LATETT FROM CRIlEA ~
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-04-24

e|-There are some moments In exis-
lance which comprise tbe power Of years;
as thousands Of roses are compressed into
"a few drops Of their essence,
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-04-24

Theionly praise that ought tC befelisd
on, comes from competent judges without
temptation to aatterl
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-04-24

Weshould walk through life as through
the Swiss mountains, where 4 hasty word
may bring down an avalanche.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-04-24

Writers often multiply wogdsin tie vain
attempt to make clear to others what i
not clear q themselves.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-12-10
2le0iril1es.

I'D ESTORATEVE PILLS.-There Is no NOR
3 take in the efficacy of these Pills. They are none
of your eacpenay concerns got purposes trade
and speculation but they presented the world in
the full confidence OF their performing all that their in
ventOr claims for them No family Oud, under an cir
es be without tem by their nelly use they
may be the means of saving heavy doctors b which
certainly is desleratum in these well all other
times Policy would seem 10 dictate that a meli.ine
which composed of entirely vegetable ingredients and
those founded entirely upon scientific principles and With
nj put at price sufficient to place it within the reach
of all conditions ia life, the preference should surely be
given The well known skill of DR.. Bs'. is y sufficient
guarantee even if other proofs ttlin wanting to
place this medicine fyoraby before the public. single
trial viii satisfy the most skepca that there no medi
cine which compete with it; and will more eectu4lv
demonstrate their beneficial effects than thousand adj
Vertsemeuts possibly do.
The genuine can be ohgs,l at No. 16 Tremont-street
Boston, of GEO. w EDMANDs the duly authorized Agen;
ianl7 de0d&wsowly
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-12-10
"a. ao1 Alan

them in all eases. Also among the large Of
Wood and Coat Stoves which he keeps constantly hand
De found the fol owing fashionable patterns: The
North Star, Best Baker, Granite State Pd1 Tor Cook
Is netting new, Crystal Palace, Eagle, and Equator
StOUeS.
Tin Copper, Iron Ware and Tin Roofing done to order
and warranted not to leak or blow off
Pumps, Lead Pipe, Zinc, Street Lanterns sc always
on hand, at l6 southbridge street. j. JORDAN.
So diff
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DELL'S RECENTLY PATENTED
- ( L Erl1N- / AND


Among the improvements of the present age Is that Of
making provision against the Less Of Life oecasoned
by the Explosion of lamps.
The invention OF Mr. Bell for which he has obtained
letters patent, improvement only on his former
invention hui has important advantages all others
fnr the object and for which patents have been
granted. Among these advantages are the following
!. The FACILITY with which the lamp be filled with
out turning screw, or removing the cap,
. The smalneSs of the space occupied by the safety
Chamber obviates serious objection against the
ly appearance of long safety tubes in glass lamps
5. The small sum OF money demanded for them in
psrison with their utility,
These advantages have sole reference the newly in.
vented safety cap used both in transparent and opaque
lamps
But another valuable improvement made by Mr. Bell
used in connection with the safety chamber is that of
SKY LIGHT,
consisting Of small plate OF thick glass ngeniousy and
substantially inserted in metallic ITS By which it can
easily be perceived when the lamp nearly quite filed
Fhea it IS being repenshed.
The opacity u the metallic lamps has always rendered
such provision necessary and about The only objection
heretofore made to the of such lamps o0 by this
invention. s1lenced.
Metallic lamps evidently the safe as they are
not, ike glass, liable TO fracture.
II Lamp desless, Others who may be disposed to
invest capital in the manufacture of these lamps and lamp
caps, who may be desrous Of purchasing limited OF
exclusive right 10 the invention, address the subscri.
Der, at No. : Warren street, or oS Cornhi, Ioston.
AUS daw6m WIN BELL
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-12-10

.HEM ELRYI! JEWELRYl!!-Anew Al
IVA q choice patterns Of Jewelry, especially OF Ca
~.1g 70" prices, vi T. NJ. LAMBS, Harrington BocK
anln 40 y
RLACkMAN's BALsA M.-Ths great rem
~ Guy ior Pulmonary complaints. For sale by a. o
Traders surprised a, owestcssh prices GEo W. yOIlN
ION. travelling agent We ~
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-12-10
We inUite particular attention to a NEW and
COMPLETE TENTiL4TING FURNACE,

differing materially from all others heretofore in use and
combining Economy, Durability, Simplicity and Great
P0Wer.
presents an immense radiating surface which forms
part of the fire chamber that the amount OF heat
is obtained at much less expense of fuel than by any other
arrangement and sufficient warm and pure air is sup
piled for the largest dwellings, comparatively tring
cost 1t adapted to all classes of public aud private
build ngs and possesses peculartes wen worthy the at
teltion OF all in want of the cry BEST FURNACES
From its peculiar construction, II will crack nor
allow smoke gas escape into the chambers-grea
objections to most other Furnaces in use.
Also, New Furnace, expressly designed fer burning
wood Having but one joint it is warranted smoke
and to give more heat with less fire. than any other pat
tern.
Also Portable Furnaces,--ntne slzes-Ponds Ranges
Manels, Crates, Begisters, Ventlators &c
POND 4 DUNCKLEE,
So, 81, Il SO Blackstone Street, Boston
jan3O d1y
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-12-10
ESTER DAILY
Boston ADVERTISEMENTS.

ALL WHO VALUE A coon HEAD
N OF HAIR SHOULD use Perry's celebrated Hungarian
Balm. 1t is the plus ultra Of all Hair preparations
Sold h BURR PERRY, at their Patent Medicine and
peTfomery ere, No. Ccrnhill, and by Druggists gen.
orally. dtIanl %
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-12-10
NEW WORCESTER s LINCOLN So
Q M n B u s.
Rnilroo0s.

PROVIDENCE y WORCESTER z. r
81 Esss-szzzzz WINTER ARP ANGEAIEfiT.--Oz
g. -sz and after Monday Nov 5, 1856, Pas
ssnger Trains vii leave Providence and Worcester fol-
lows.
Lesve Worcester st 700 and Ills A. Mana s.4s Pm
Leave Providence al IS0 and Has, A, Al. ana 42l
The 80 a. n train from Providence connects with the
xpress trains from Boston for NeE YORK, Albany and
me VEST FasseeTs oy this train arrive in Albany in
season Io- the Express train to Buffalo, also for Saratoga
the same evening.
This train connects with trains the Norwich and
Wore ster Railroad >r Norwich; with trains Worcester
Nashua Railroad for Nashua, Concord, Manchester,
Gowe with the trains OF the Eitchburg and Wor,
eestsr Railroad, Tor Eitehbug-BeoFs Falls, Keane &C.
&" at Waterford with trains OF Boston and New York
Central Railroad at Wo5nsocket with Coaches for Nil.
ford Myile with Coaches to and from Satersvile
ct Whiins with coaches to and from Whitinsvie and
East Douglas at Earnums with coaches to and from
Upton New England Village and Grafton Centre
The 2i.+5 train from Providence CON Gets Wor
cester with the afternoon accommodation train on all the
above named roais.
The !. p train f-nr Providence connects at Water.
ford with trains Boston and New York Central Railroadi
at Worcester with the Steamboat train for Norwich and
New York; at Woonsockt with coaches for Milford al
Miville with coaches to and from Slatersvle Whit.
ms with coaches to and from WhitinsYe at Farnums
with coaches to and from Upton, n. g. Village and Graf
ton Centre
The $50 N. train from Worcester connects at Wa.
tertOrd with trains of Boston and New York Central Ra
road. At Providence with the Steamer Canoncus for
Newport-the morning train for New York via Hartford
ANU ihldudy tram lot boston, TAUNTON, ard New Bed
ford. Also, at Farnums with coaches for Upton n E.
Village and Grafton Centre; at Rhn's with coaches
for Hhtnsvile at Mviie with coaches for Slaersyile
The Ills m. train from Worcester connects Wor
eester with the accommodation trains from springfield
Gitchhurg Nashua, and Lowell at Providence with
trains of Boston and Providence Railroad and Providence
Hartford. and Fishkill Railroad.
The 3.45 p. train from Worcester, connects at Wor,
cester with the accommodation train from Albany ami
Express train from New York, Hartford and Springfield;
al Providence with Steamer Canoncus for Newport-con.
Meeting Newport with the Fail River Line Of Stes erk
for New York; at Farnums Nth coaches FIR Uptt N
T. Village and Grafton Centre at Whtns with coacheI
for Whitinsyie ana e. Douglas at Mville with coach
for Skaters lille Waterford with trains of Boston and
New York Central Railroad at Woonsoeket with coache
for Milford
Through Tickets be procured at Providence fer Spring
field. New York, Albany Troy, Saratoga Schenectady
Utica Rome Syracuse Rochester, Buffalo, Niagara Falls
Cleveland Cincinnati Detroit, Chicago, and St Louis
JOHN B 'WINSL0W, supt
Providence q aufF
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FRANKLIN
FRANKLIN
p R / n TIN G. HO u s E
NO. 2IO WASHINGTON STREET,
30 STON.

The Franklin Printing House possesses unusual fscii
lies for prompt execution OF The finer descriptions Of work
such Books, Certificates and Transfers of Stock In
Policies Bank Checks, OF elegant designs,
Circulars Wedding Address and Business Carts, &c.
Check Books all the Boston Bank constantly on
hand, or furnished to order.
Particular attention paid to Printing in Colors.
At the late Exhibition of the Massachusetts Charitable
Mechanic Association, Medal and Diploma were awarded
the Proprietor, for the elegant specimens Of Fancy
and Job Printing. Ia thatparcular department. he feels
assured, his establishment cannot be surpassed.
Persons desiring any description OF Printing invited
10 call. SAAi'L CnISM, Proprietor
Nr2A
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-12-10
THE BLACK-

- ~ ID II "A q n -
STONE HOT AIR port
able RANGE.
This is one OF the most
convenient Ranges ever
rfft red to the public, as
it will burn either wood
or coal, has a larger oven
ran be arranged so as to
heat eitLer one or two
racms. ard can do more
wori with less fuel, than
ans other range in the
market, The subscriber
is prepared to flu nish
the aFove RAJ ges with
Hater, hack ard hot air
fivtures and IN warrant
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-12-10
zfGc0uu1CG.
IVRY DIR. CLogGH'S COLUMBIAN

PILLS!
These Pills are getting wonderful sale, for new thing
in market for the cure disease certainly,
Dyspepsia, Liver Go pain Headache Costveness, Piles,
Nervousness. and especially
FOR FEMALES TO USE,
undr aldelcate circumstances, these Pills the most
mild innocent and eertan. of any medicine dscoy
cred The proprietor willing TO forfeit the medicine in
all cases. If the Pills do not give satisfaction when faith
fully used Powerful, drostc purgatives rally do
more hurt than good; but these Pills such
ce they mild and gentle but powerful to ex
pei and cure disease and every family would do well to
keep them in the house Tor in preference to any other
medicine Try these Pills, fy all means Soil in Wor-
cester by D. Scott G. r. spurr j. Green and all medicine
dealers everywhere. BURR \ PERRY Boston, Agents
ol9 daw6
CANCERS CURED WITHOUT PAIN
g For this terrible scourge on remedy is found
which has never JAILED OF a wren fairly tested The
knife an plaster both uncertain and painful, while
this antidote charmeI-ke, all cancerous virus
from the system, the cancer internal or external
ceases to be Females dOublY liable to this maady
and should earliest intimation avail themselves of
this remedy. is but safe conclude that the number
who die annually of this hidden foe, equal, if not sur
RAISING, thOss which apparent only he surface
Calls at distance considered. Apply by letter or other
wise to DR.. S. BRUCE No 70 Montgomery Place, Bos-
ton
On hand, Ladies' Skirt Holders Geutlemen's Braces
Chest Expanders Also. Trussea and Supporters.
aus dSS6m
EAR. SKINN ER'S DYSENTERY
b = DROPS.-This popular medicine, which has been
Of market for tine last two years. Consequence
of the Ill and absence of the proprietor from the
Eastern States offered to the public the most
certain and eectua remedy for Cholera Dysentery and
DiarrhGsa, known.
1t tested on the Rio Grande, during the late Mex
can War, and also by the miners in California; and with
perfect success in almost every
Dr. skinner employed during the last two years by
the City Goveruu ent OF Cleveland Ohio, Physician
the Board If Health and during the last year he treated
nearly 200 of Oh era. He relied chiefly upon the
Of this remedy, and it rarely failed him. The money
will be refunded in every where does not give
tire satisfaction. DR.. s. will gladly give any further in
formation in regard it at his Office personal appl
Gallon.
Price 81 a bottle. Druggists supplied at usual rates.
Sent by Express to any part Of the country free.
II. B. SKINNER. NJ. D.
Office No. Is Friend street. Cup siairs Boston late Ply
stefan to the City Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio.
au20 dNIWF&w6m
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-12-10

nYLUE VITROL.-GOOO lbs N glish Blue yitrol
MD in store, aud for sale by q. s. a. A. j. HOWE,
nlo du
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-12-10

tENHE undersigned having purchased Ire patent tight
of HALLlDAY'S SELF REGULATINi WIND
MILL, is now ready to act for their erection upon
terms stated below with tie guarantee that if ,ey do not
give entire satisfaction they may be returned after six
NJ lnihs' test and refund the money.
by an ingenus aud novel arrangement this Mill is made
70 regulate itself so as not to beyond given mum
her of revolutions per minute thus enabling them to stand
ne seYeres gales without the risk OF being blown down.
Unlike other Mills this will require watching and after
Dlng put IN order will require only occasional ong
l0r months and even years. For economy raising or
rcng water for barns and dwellings, for irrigatng or
draining lands and for Railroad purposes this Mill will be
tonnd TO surpass everything Of the kind
IN, So Mills awarded the highest (sver
Medals together with Diplomats at the late State Fai a
held at Philadelphia, and New York.
Pr'ce at Ship for MUS designed FIR Pumping Wat
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-12-10

Il - r.NSh FnkAO1b4OAL H.nk4lsa !. ,lJ
4 DROPS,-Dt. G. A. HILL. No. l2l Main Street
Worcester, Mass would say, that great expense he hgH
prepared from the original recipe the French Periodica
Pills and Drops discovered by j. Harrington M. D. while
practcingss the Hospital, in Paris under the immediate
observation of the renowned RECORD, Paris and AC
TON, of London
These Pills are invariably certain TO regulate the fenae
system, and can be taken without hazard They are
known by hundreds Of females in this country 10 be me
only preparation ever discovered that has proved pyar
ably certain in all cases.
Satg1esSionS, Irregularities, &c.
One trial will convince the most skepca and neve,
after will they be induced to take any other Ladies' who
have often been deceived by purchasing pills and Drops
and nostrums from F'
Mnle md Female ImPOstcrs,
under the preenoe OF Erecting cure, medicines which in
nineteen cases out of twenty have Injurious eec, upon
the system, without producing the desired result or
sign OF IT, should shun u csc bipeds, and use none
genuine
FRENCH PERIODICAL PTiLS AND DROPS
The efficacy Of which have been tested In q hundred
cases, and never failed TO effect speedy without any
bad result The Pills and Drops the result of an g
tensye practice, and not discovered by accident To euo
gse Their virtues would not add TO their merit Wewould
only say try them They will I've sent TO any part Of the
country secure from observation, by addressing post paid
Dr. o. A. HlbL No. 12l Main ST.
Worcester. Mass.
IT Full directions accompanying eacn ootte
Prize hvt Hohrs ,an15