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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-10-25
worcester, Oct. 8, 1856.

NOTICE. WHITING has returned from his
~ Vacation and is ready to his scholars and any
who mny Ssh his services as teacher of the Organ,
Piano Forte and Vocal Music.
u Piano Fortes Tuned and Repaired. Also Plane
Fortes For Sale and To Rent
Room No. Pipers Block, up stairs, Worcester
81 daw3m
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Amnsenents

MADAMOISELLE
7 E r z S A p AFRO DI.
AND
MAURICE STRAKOSCH,
viii shortly give
ONE q r AND CONC L, RI
ol5 In this City.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-10-25
CLOA TRIM INGS.

Ladies will find very extensive of all kinds of
CLOAK TRIMMINGS in store, at We low prices.
One very desirable style which viii be sold % cepts per
yard. Also, Cloak Innings in desirable shades Also,
aleoant stvlas of
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-10-25

@aR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. by John Al E5Af
Y1% cock, CObridge, England, and sold only at ~
NO. 1871 MAIN STREET.
1t is acknowledged fact that in point of finish
style and durability these goods stand first and foremost
in the market. Encouraged by the success which has
hitherto attended the sale of these goods have been en-
abed to extensive arrangements receiving them
direct from the manuaeory thereby reducing the cost
and consequently making saving for the purchaser.
Iwoud have ltdistncy understood that warrant the
glazing of this ware NOT TO GRACKLE.
have now on hand complete and extensive assort-
ment of goods Of the above manufacture ether with
large stock of
PLAIN AND GOLD BAND FRENCH CHINA
Tea, Dinner, Breakfast and Toilet Ware; ALSO my usual
stock of GLASS WARE, Britannia and Plated
Goods Table Cutlery, Solar, Stand and Hanging Lamps
Girandoles, Tea Trays, Curtain Bands and Pins.
In addition to the above goods, have an extensive
stock Of French and American
p A p e r. II A N GIN G. s,
Borders, Fre-board Prints Curtain Papers, Painted Win
dow Shades and Fixtures, &c. &C.. thus comprising the
most complete assortment in the city.
As l constantly receiving goods from the principal
factories In Europe and America am edabed to offer
EXTRA INDUCEMENTS to the patrons Of this ex
tensive establishment. and all who may favor me with
call may depend upon finding stock always complete
and prices satisfactory, determined not to be ex
celled.
M Manufacturers, Agents, and others, using Solar
Chmneys, can be supplied with them at Factory Prices
JOSEPH P. HALE,
is Il Main St. LIST door north Of Post Office
s20 daWtf
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-10-25

AND WARRANTS.-Person having any
H for sale, will receive for them the highest market
price, sby applying at this Office, OPS diff
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-10-25

EBUlLDiNG MOVING.- he suoscr.01T, nv.
ED ing had several years experience in Boston ami vi
cuity in the moving and raising Of both Wood and BIrk
Buildings, eli her with or without Gimme standing,
would respectfully inform the citizens OF Worcester and
vicinity and after November lst he will attend to
business in his line, in prompt and eiicleut man
ner.
References IF. Il. Knnicutt, Jonathan circuit j D
Dexter PORTER CROSS
O25 d3mk No. Myrtle st.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-10-25

NT OTIC E. Proposals will be received by either Of
~ the subscribers, till Nov. lst for Widening Deepen
ing and Stoning Mil Brook
The Wall is to bs laid feet high, feet thick at the
base and feet thick the top The base stone 81 feet
wide and the cBp stone not less an feet wide foot
thick, and feet wide, VIM T. MERRIFIELD,
ALVIN WAITE,
JOHN GATES
ALEX PUTNAM,
OPS dtNI LORING WETHEREJL
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-10-25

VOL. lV.-Ihe ,iKEAf HARM0NIA, Vol ", By
" A. j. Davis, just received and for sale at No. g.
PLEASANT ST. Also, all Of the principal books and
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-10-25
C. P. FeUMBULL,
~ div NJ. BARNES.

~ OTECE . The subscriber has taken the ri ON for.
! merly occupied by Danorth Brown No . Flagg's
Building, up stairs where HI will attend to the letting Of
tenements furnishing help, both American and Foreign
to those in want, and fEd employment for the same -
Also has the agency for selling building Lots in various
parts OF the city, on as easy terms obtained in
TINS city and money furnished to build one hundred and
fifty hnuses also, Farms for e in various prts Of he
country and State Also Houses for sale in varou parts
OF the CITY, ADRIAN FLAGG,
So dly No. Flagg's Ruidiug no stairs
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b z II 11Es' Il n . ~ q LIS q BA x n EISs
AD PUBLISHERS, BOOKSELLERS sTATI0NERs,
Manufacturers of BIamh Books, &C..
No. lS4 Main ST., opposite the Am. Temp.
House, Worcester, Mass.
We would respectfully invite the attention of the pub
he to our extensive stock Of BOOKS, STATIONERY. sc
we are constantly making additions to our STOCK and
take pleasure saying that offer goods in our line
in the city.
Constantly on hand complete assortment of Law.
standard, School, Miscellaneous. and Blank Books
Country Dealers supplied the lowest wholesale rates
u BAKER.
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e ID w A II ID S

RUNE FEED.-2o tons, nice article. For sale
~ by 4. ~. SUTTON.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-22

All these papers TO be made Of the best mate
rails and finished in the best manner and free from
adultcration. A CONTRACT will be entered into for
supplying the quantities stated, at suchstimes as
the public service may require; but the privilege
is reserved of ordering greater quantity OF either
kind should greater quantity be required at such
times and in such quantities as may be deemed
necessary.
Samples Of each kind Of paper must accompany
each bid and all proposals and samples must be
transmitted TO this Office free Of postage or other
expense.
Each proposal must be signed by the individual
or firm making il, and must specify the price per
pound and the consequent price per ream (and
but one price, Of each description Of paper.
All the paper must be delivered al such place or
places as may be designated, in good order, free OF
all and every extra charge orexpense, and SUBJ
Ject TO the Inspection count, weight, and meas
urement of the Superintendent, and be in all re
spects satisfactory.
Blank forms for proposals will be furnished al
this Office to persons applying for them and none
will be taken into consideration unless substantl-
ally agreeing Herewith.
Bonds, with approved securities, will be required;
and the supplying of inferior article, or failure
to supply the quantity required at any time, Will
be considered a violation ofthe contract.
Each bidder is required 70 furnish with his pro-
posals satisfactory evidence of his ability 10 exec
cute it, and any proposals unaccompanied with
such evidence will be rejected.
Proposals will be addressed 10 the "Superin-
tendent of the Public Printing Capitol ofthe Uni
ted States, Washington" and endorsed, "Propo-
sails for Supplying Paper"
Superintendent of Public Printing.
Jan 2S-stawtd
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-22
FOR THE WEST AND SOUTH.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad-1mproved Ar
engagements for Travel Important
Changes Of Schedulef!


| The late completion Of the Central Ohio Rail
/ road between Wheeling and Columbus uniting
| as il does, by short and direct line, the bait
imore and Ohio Railroad with all portions OF the
West (sud North and SouthwestJ gives this route
greatly increased advantages TO through travellers
ia that direction On and after Monday, Noyem-
Der 27, 1854 the trains will be run as follows:
FOR tn ROUGH PASSENGERS
Two fast trains daily will run in each direction.
First-The MAIL TRAIN, leaving Camden Sta
ton at a. m, instead Of al o'clock as hereto
fore, except on Sunday and arriving at Wheeling
at 40 a. Second-Tho EXPRESS TRAIN,
leaving at p. M, instead of at p. m, as hereto
fore, and running through TO Wheeling in about 1T
hours, reaching there at 10 20 a. M This train
will stop al Washington function, Sykesville,
Monocacy, Harpers Ferry, Martinsburg, Sir
Johns Run, Cumberland, Piedmont, Rowlesburg
Newburg Fetterman, Pennington, Cameron, and
Moundsve only, for wood and water and meals
Both these trains make prompt and regular con-
nection with the cars of the Central Ohio Road
for Cambridge, GAINESVILLE, Newark, Columbus,
Cincinnati, Louisville. Dayton, Sandusky, Toledo,
Detroit, Indianapolis, Chicago St-Lous, etc. Pas
sengers leaving Baltimore by the Mail Train, will
reach Cincinnati for dinner next day, while by the
Express Train they arrive there at IL the next
night being kept but one night on the ronte by
either train.
Passengers for the Northwest via Cleveland
and all intermediate points make direct con
nection with the trains upon the Cleveland and
Pittsburg Railroad at all times when the Ohio is
navigable for steamers between Wheeling and
Wellsville by leaving Baltimore in the Mail Train
byl7 am
Returning, the Trains leave Wheeling as fol-
lows; The EXPRESS TRAIN at 4 80 p. M,
reaching Baltimore at 8 SO a. m. The MAIL
TRAIN at Il45 p. m. reaching Baltimore al
p. m.
IL Through tickets by boat from Wheeling for
Cincinnati, Madison Louisville, ST. Louis, and
other River Cities, will be sold at all times when
the stage Of water will admit.
IL Through tickets between Baltimore and
Washington, and all the important cites and
towns in the West, are sold at the Ticket Offices
of the Company.
FOR WAY PASSENGERS.
THE MAIL TRAIN, leaving Camden Station
will take passengers for all the usual stopping
places on the Road. Returning, this train leaves
Wheeling at Has midnight, Cumberland at 1915
a. M, and arrives at Baltimore at 7p.m.
THE FREDERICK ACCOMMODATION
TRAIN, for Frederick and intermediate places,
will start al p. m, daily, except Sunday) ar
irving in Frederick at TAO. Returning will leave
Frederick al IA m, arriving at Baltimore at IL 80,
noon.
THE ELLICOTTS MILLS ACCOMMODA.
TON will be run daily except Sundays, as fol-
lows:
Leave Camden Station at a. m. and 81 m.
Leave Ellicotts Mills at 730 a. m. and $50 p. m.
Dec IA.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-22
CLOTHING.
Complimentary Gard and Invitation to
the Rmhlic.

A Complimentary Gard and Invitation to
the Public.
ssyXTHEN HAVE EARNED ONE HUN
wv DRIED DOLLARS OF MY OWN
MONEY, will trade on one hundred dollars
and when have earned one thousand dollars,
| will trade upon one thousand dollars, and
so increase my business and capital in proper
ton" / will never take credit or give my own
promise to pay notes, but will pay cash for all my
goods when purchased. will keep down my ex-
penses, and will not pay high, enormously high
rents, nor live above my income, and will deal
fairly with all men. Maxims like these and for
mer experience in the wholesale and retail manu-
featuring, as well as the import and export trades
during these last five and twenty years have en-
abled GEORGE p. FOX, u. S. A.. u. S. N, Tailor,
and rInventeur des Modes, TO progressively rise
from the humble rank of selling one vest pattern
in Wall street few years ago. TO be tie present
sole proprietor of the store 25 feet front by los feet
deep opposite Pearl street, NO. 32l BROAD
WAY.
Ii is also equally true that with money, cash in
hand FOX-GEORGE p: FOX-has, during the
past few months, made extensive purchases, at
ruinously low prices, OF fine
CLOTHS, FASHIONABLE VESTINGs,
CASSIMERES,
and other articles connected with the Tailoring
Business, on importation, and from respectable
city merchants, who are in want of discounted
money al any price or loss, owing TO an over
times "a. ID. lS54)
FOX-GEORGE p. FOX-whe most thankful
10 the public for the liberal patronage received,
still maintains his reputation for at all times sell
ing the most fashionable of Custom, Pattern, and
Correct Fitting,
READY MADE GARMENTS,
Dress, Frock Goats, Overcoats, Vests, Pantaloons,
Cloths, Cassmeres, Velvet Vestings, &C., &c, and
is determined not 10 be outdone in liberaity of
dealing, undersold by the least nor the biggest
house in the trade. He is also equally determined,
TO the best Of his ability, TO employ meritorious
laboring class Of Journeymen Tailors and others
who suffering dreadful privations for want of
employment, and therefore offers, on and after
this date until The beginning of the year 1855, the
resources of his magnificent Tailoring Establish
ment, free of profit on the cost Of all his goods,
combined with his own gratuitous services, TO his
friends and the public, 10 be considered as sort
of present
HOLIDAY OR NEW YEARS GIFT
exampleizing wealthy gentlemen, United States
Departments, the Executive, Officers Of the Army
and Navy, Bankers, Foreigners, Citizens, the pres
cnt imperative duty of solvent tradesmen and
merchants 10 employ their feow-men, aid and
assist the Inauguration OF better state Of trade
all over the world from the commencement Of the
New Year, one thousand eight hundred and fifty
five. ! am, fellow-citizens, representing one of
the links of CommerceD yours truly, ever grateful
and obliged,
GEORGE P. FOX,
. United STATES Leader Of Fashions,
- oa e.!.. Headquarters, No. 32l Byoadicay,
g: L. S. GEORGE p. FOX.
S.....','s Dec 10
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-22

IL StImuIatIHs LIHIMtHt, as TTtparcu az
GlLMAN'S Drug Store, is deserving of the high
est commentator cure for Chronic and Acute
Rheumatism. II seldom, if ever, fails 10 give
speedy and permanent relief This Lnment has
been prepared by z. D. Gilman, chemist Of this
city for many years, and since its introduction has
been extensively used by many of the most re-
spectacle families in the District and vicinity, 10
whom reference can be made at any time as to its
magical effects in curing Rheumatism, even in
elderly persons, who had been sufferers for long
time. 1t was originally made for horses, for the
cure Of ameness, saddle gals, &C., and is now
much used for such purposes,-being an invaluable
article wherever Liniment is required either for
man or beast. May %
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-22

TAPER MOISTENER. new invention
Ii for moistening the leaves of a copying book,
postage stamps, envelopes, and mostening the
fingers when counting bank bills. Also useful for
various other purposes II will be found an indis-
pensable article for every desk. 1t is perfectly
simple and cheap and must come into general
use Agents for Washington,
TAYLOR 81 MAURY,
Jan IS Booksellers, near 9th st.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-22

M9- Special Notice.-HENRY'S INVIGOR
ATING CORDIAL.-The merits Of this purely
vegetable extract for the removal and cure OF ply
steal prostration, genital debility, nervous afec-
lion, &C., &C., are fully described In another col
umn ofthis paper, to which the reader is referred
so per bottle, 3 bottles for S. six bottles for S.
SIG per dozen. Observe the marks of the gen.
uine.
Prepared only by s. E. COHEN, No. 3 Franklin
Row, Vine street, below Eighth, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania For sale by all the respectable
druggists and merchants throughout the country,
and by w. H. GILMAN, Washington, ID. c.
CANDY 81 HATCH Baltimore.
PEEL 81 STEVENS, Alexandra, Va.
May "a Wholesale Agents for Virginia
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-22

IL Sick Headache Remedy.--A remedy for
the sick headache which has been recently offered
TO the public, is attracting great attention. not only
by reason of the very satisfactory testimonials TO
its efficacy which have been volunteered by many
who have been benefited by it, but also because
there SO great number of people who are af-
1icted with the distressing complaint, for which
no medicine has before been made public. DIR.
Eastman, who discovered the efficacy of his ''rem-
edy,p is physician in this city, in high standing,
grea, confidence is placed; andwe do not wonder
that his remedy for very common disease, which
has been so long needed, has aitractedthe attention
fall sufferers from headache who have heard of it.
From our own knowledge OF DR.. Eastman's char
acter and practice, we have no doubt that the med
icine deserves the favor il receives and that will
prove TO be great benefit to all who may give it
a tral.-Lynn Mems, December 20, 1853.
For sale in Washington by 2. d. GILMAN, and
by all the druggists. Apr2
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-22

OCCUPATIONS: Merchants, 1918; mechanics,
3lA7O; mariners, 1850; miners, 2,l55; farmers,
s7,lss; aborers. s242o; lawyers, 1886; physicians,
237; clergymen, 1879; servants, 1910; other oc-
equations, 1881 not stated, 1885,
From September 80, lsi3 TO December 81, 1854,
there arrived from foreign countries, by sea,
3,174,395 persons
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-22
NJ Claimants against the General Govern

uJ-Claimants against the General Govern
ment.--A meeting Of the heirs of Revolutionary
officers and other claimants against the General
Government, is proposed to be held in the city of
Washington on the 22d Of February next, for the
conduct which has been pursued by Congress
towards the just claims of the citizens of the
United States, against the General Government,
and also the propriety OF making the payment Of
just claims against the Government test at the
polls, and 10 add new plank 10 the political plat
form TO that effect.
MANY CLAIMANTS.
Other papers throughout the Union will please
give this an insertion. Jan. 80
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-22
M0tiffs.

Washington National Monument.-The an
nual meeting Of the Washington National Monu-
ment Society will be held at their office, in the
City Hall, on Thursday, the 22d instant, al ten
o'clock, a. m.
An election for First and Third Vice Presidents,
Secretary, Treasurer, and thirteen members OF
the Board OF Managers, will be held in accordance
with article second Of the Constitution Of the So
ciety L. w. ECkLOFF, Clerk
y Feb % w. N. M. s..
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-22

II ONGWORTH'S Native Wines and Bran-
IL dies. i have just received, and keep con-
stantly on hand, Sparkling and Dry Catawba, the
Sweet Isabella Wines, and Catawba Brandy.
Thesc Wines are made from the pure juice of the
grape, and pronounced TO be the most wholesome
beverage in use. b. IOST, Agent.
Also Importer and Dealer in all kinds of Wines,
Liquors and Cigars, Isl Pennsylvania Avenue.
Jan. 30-2aw3m*
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-22

THIRTY-THIRD CONGRESS.
SECOND SESSION.
senate--W ednesday, February 81, 1858.

senate-W ednesday, February 81, 1855.
A resolution was passed, altering the daily hour
OF meeting from twelve 10 eleven O'clock, until
otherwise ordered.
The Senate concurred in the report OF the joint
committee OF conference on the disagreeing
amendments 10 the Texas Debt bill.
The bill TO extend TO railroad companies
credit on iron imported, was again taken up.
Many amendments were offered and discussed !:
they We're designed 10 make more stringent regu-
lations for securing the objects contemplated
The debate was continued until the hour Of adj
Journment.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-22
FOR FURNISHING PAPER
FOR THE PUBLIC PRINTING!.

OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT PuBIic PRINTING,
WAsHINGToN, January rs, 1855.
I'm Pursuance Of the provisions of the act
i entitled can act 10 provide for executing the
public printing &c, approved August 20. 1852,
sealed proposals will be received al this Office IN
the Capitol, until Wednesday, the 2Sth day OF
Marsh next, at l2 o'clock, m, for furnishing the
following quantities and descriptions Of writing
paper, to wit:
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-22

lust received, per schooner Mist
~ $50 wholes, halves, and quarter boxes Raisins
cases Prunes, in jars and boxes
2 bales Almonds
cases Preserved Chow-Chow
do do Canton Ginger
10 dozen assorted Jellies
10 do do Preserves
so boxes Fig Paste
casks Currants
cases Sardines
10 bbs Cranberries
SO baskets Bordeaux and Marsei!les Oil
For sale by VIM. LINTON,
~, Corner 7th and D streets.
Dec t2--1weodf
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-22
TIE NATIONAL HOTEL,
N this city, will be re-opened for the re.

i ception Of guests on the 9th Of this month
The removal of the Kitchen from the basement 10
the rear of the building and the alterations in and
convenience and comfort Of its guests. The table
will be furnished with the best the Market can
afford, and served in the best STYLE and expense
or labor will be spared TO render the house, in
every respect, equal to any in the country. The
subscriber, therefore, trusts that generous public
will continue the liberal patronage which has al
ways been extended to the house. Persons de.
string to procure rooms for the winter, can do SO
at any time after the Goth, by calling at the Hotel
Z. ID. WILLARD.
Washington city, November Ia, 1854.
Nov lift
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-22

REFERENCES.
Hon. Lewis Cass, United States Senate.
Hon. James Cooper, United States Senate.
Hon. r. T. Westbrook, House of Reps.
Hon. T. B. Florence, House of Reps.
Hon. T. ID. Disney, House Of Reps.
Jonah d. Hoover, esq, Washington,
Richard Wallach, esq, Washington.
Hon. John Wilson, Commissioner OF the Gen
eral Land Office.
All communications must be prepaid and di
rected as above. Oct
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-22

II ATER YEARS, by the Author Of "the
IL Old House by the River
Mr.. Rutherford's Children, second volume
Pebbles from the Lake Shore, or Miscellaneous
Poems, by Charles Leland Potter, A. M.
General Notions Of Chemistry translated from
the French, by Edmund G. Evans, M. ID.
The Land Of the Saracens, by Bayard TAYLOR
Brushwood picked up on the Continent; or
Last Summers Trip to the Old World, by Orvle
Horwitz.
Discovery OF the Sources of the Mississippi
River, by Henry II. Schoolcrall.
Dana's Minreslogy, 4lh edition.
The above are selected from large arrival OF
new books OF TAYLOR ~ MAURYS
Dec 3 Bookstore. near 9th st.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-22

M ODERN LANGUACEs.--D. e. Groux,
1Xl native Of France, teacner Of Modern Lam
guages, especially French Spanish, and German
Transitions made with correctness and puncfu-
alny. Professor of Numesmntics, for the classif-
cation and explanation of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
and 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms 10 rent ~ ,hat place.
Sep 2i-dtf
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-22
FRENCH GENTLEMAN, with fin

IA ished education, recently arrived in this
city, and, possessing the best references, wishes to
find IN private family situation as teacher
0f FIench, Spanish, Drawing and ornamental
Painting. As his knowledge of the English is inn
perfect. he would be satisfied at first, with small
compensation. Apply at this office, BY CORES
pondence or otherwise. Jan. 49,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-22

Edward A. Harris. late Of Maryland, COM
positor employed on the Washington Sentinel
died yesterday afternoon, of disease of the heart,
after weeks illness. He was man Of much
amiability Of character, industrious, and in,elli-
gent The craft has lost one Of its most worthy
members, and his wife fond husband, and his
children devoted father.