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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-11-07

Is WILOERs Patent Silamander Safe with powder aud
burFlar-proof locks For sale by S. A. ROWLAND,
s2T du l4l Main Sueit Worcester.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-11-07
AHC BEDROOMS CELERR TED
IA LINN EMF,

EQUALLY GOOD FOR MN OR BE4STl!
Has trumphed where al other remedies have failed to
have beneficial effect It is justly acknowledged to be
| fle
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-11-07
CANCERS CAN go CURGi

q rs IL CnnsulatlonSi IA person or OY letter, iTee
of charge, Medicines sent to any part OF
the world. DR. R Greene has recently discovered the
GaGCaT0~ N educated Baths
which combine the solvent properties Of csrG planr. the
effect Of which, With the currents Of electricity nauaze
the diseased matter the blood and tissues and sxpel
from the system,
Each Bath is prepared to suit the constitution and dis
ease Of the patient, and medt5atd directly
upon the disease They pleasant the patient
than the Elecvo}hemical 9Th, and much eGeGual
in removing 5rofula, Rheumatism Dropsy, Neuralgia,
Paralysis, Fits Female Complaints and almost every dis
eased condition Of the human body.
DR.. Greene still uses the ElyctfO-1hPm1cai 4tRs,
as discovered by Prof VerRnes extract Mineral Poi
sons, such Mercury, Arsenic, Lead &c, Persons
wishing To resolve the benefit of these Baths will and
cry convenience at SO BrOmfed Street. Boston Circulars
with full description, sent, free of CHARGE any
closing postage stamp. diff mch1I
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-11-07

TgSO LITICTA ANS OF EVERY
d STRIPE.-Hsve you bet HAT on the success Of
your favorte candidate? Have you any Hats pay that
you have bet and lost any previous election? If So
gentlemen is the time to buy Hats at half Their
real value the subscriber determined reduce his
stock previous August 18TH Please look at the follow
ng list Of articles and prices:
LIST quality BLACK DRESS HATS, little out of fash
Ion, So; % quality, q SO; Sd quality, 81 SIT.
very large Assortment of CAPS at prices which defy
all competition-yaryng from Il to 62cents.
Also hand fsW accounts against various persons
The cash which would be very acceptable.
Please cal, to buy or pay up, at SO Main Street.
nrst door south the Post Office.
jyIO daw J.H KNIGHTS.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-03-26

ment. Such reflections would be unpleas-
ant companions in the dark valley and shad-
ow death. How necessary it is to be kind
and forbearing, obedient and forgiving, you
all can see. Now are these things difficult
to be put into practice? A spirit determined
to do right-a liberal view in regard to the
failings of others, will always secure you
true friends among your associates, and that
best friends of all, quiet and undisturbed
conscience.
The bell must toll for all. Our own bell
will be rung out, unheeded by the ear in
death, and needless of the iron tongue
which tells of spirit departed. But the
near and dear ones will hear it, and as the
heavy peal falls upon heavy hearts, SO should
all live that the stroke may be robbed of its
sting and poignancy. Let this be your aim,
whether at home, in the school room, the
play ground, the church or the Sabbath
schoOl-remembe that the bell must sooner
or later toll; and SO act that VIXEN it shall
have tolled for you, whether yet the boy at
the task, or the man nshigh in name or fame,
that those left behind have the satisfaction
of saying that you were ready for the final
summons; and that the solemn tones which
announce the interment of your lifeless
body, may give assurance to weeping friends
that the departed ever lived as expecting
daily to hear the bell TOLL
Elm Cottage, Va.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-03-26
Death in the Car.

With my hand close pressed by friend,
| bade him goodbye and sprang upon the
platform as the train wound out of the de-
pot. The cars we're crowded. Every seat
was full; and at the first stopping pace
large number of new passengers got on,
standing up or leaning against the seats in
the passage-way. Every window was clos
ed, and the stove glowing red with heat
The air was close, oppressive, almost suffo-
eating. The strong and nauseating stencil
of rum and tobacco fusion seemed to
gather like vapory miasma between US
and the dimly- burning lamps We had
been doing, but awoke with choking sem
sation The window we left raised had
been closed by some one afraid of Gods
pure air. Not wishing to commit the i'm
propriety of letting fresh air in too sudden
ly upon the fragrant embodiment of person
al filth, which had lodged upon the other
half of our seat, we climbed out over two
dirty bundles, and three young ones more
SO, and staggered out upon the platform.
When we returned to our seat, We found
that an Irishman and two strapping boys
had been practicing 'squatter sovereignty
upon our robe and seat, and excluded us
from the territory.
Near the middle of the car was an In
valid-a consumptive from the land o.
gold-going home to die. With grasp
ing movement he attempted to raise the
window, but had not sufficient strength tC
do so. Promptly putting our hand upOr
the catch, we lifted the sash as high as il
would go. Like child thirsting for wa.
ter, he raised his hat and lear ed forward
to catch breath of the cool air whicl
rushed in upon his faded cheek.
'Thank you, SIR he said feebly, an;
turned his languid eye gratefully upon US
{ That is so blessed-I was nearly fainting.
'We can't have that window up!' growl
ed burly old passenger, who looked a
though he had vitality enough to withstan,
any Storm Put it down, sir
The invalid hesitated. and tried to loo
: the boor in the face. The latter, with a
!, oath, sprang up and closed the window
e The consumptive dropped, and again W
: raised the window. The old passengt
: :, closed it. Taking our seat By it. we raj
e ed it a third time, and placed our should
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-03-26

A P1GGIsH LlusrRArIoN-A country
girl, several of whose sisters had married bad
ly, was herself about to take the moose.
How dare you get marned," asked
cousin of bers, after having before you the
unfortunate example Of your sisters?"
"A fudge for the example of my sisfers,1
exclaimed the girl with spirit. g choose
to make trial myself Did you ever see
parcel ofpigs running to a trough of hot
swill ? The first one sticks in his nose, gets
it scalded, and then draws back and squeals.
The second burns his nose and stands squeal-
ing in the same manner. The third follows
suit, and be squeals, too. But still it makes
no difference with those before but all in
turn thrust il their noses just as if the first
hadn't got burned or squealed at all. Soft
is with girls in regard to matrimony-and
now, with this, hope you are satisfied.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-03-26
For tho Spirit of the Age.
The Bell Tolls.
Dedicated to the Young Readers Of the Age.
BY AN INVALID.

Dedicated to the Young Readers Of the Age.
BY AN INVALID.
Il have been expecting daily to hear the
bell TOLL was the exclamation of a mother
whose little babe had been very i'll, but who
was now recovering. 1t had been very near
the grave, and the fond parent daily expect
ed that the bell Of death would peal out its
funeral notes for the fOndly loved, and early
lost.
NV dear young friends the bell has tolled
many a time and oft this passing year.
Its solmen tones have carried an additional
pang of sorrow, and crushed the fondest
hopes of many whom you know and love.
! If you will glance around you, for moment
only, you will miss playmates-some pa
rent-some n brother-some sister-sOme
young and faithful friend. The bell has
summon your friends to follow you, too, to
the silent city of the dead, 1t may toll
before this pen shall be able to address
you again. The invisible messenger may be
on your threshold now, and the coffin and
the winding sheet may be prepared to-mor-
row.
Think not, young friends, because we
speak thus seriously, that We would throw
over the bright hopes of boyhood pail that
shall shut the sunlight of pleasure from your
path, or heap up obstacles in your way tc
happiness. But while in the midst of en-
ioyment-on the spot that you love, anc
amid the studies which you are pursuing-ir
the school-room, on the play ground, a: home
at night, in the morning, at all times, w
would have you so conduct yourselves tina
when the bell shall toll for your Sorrowini
friends, you may safely say-the early takeI
was ready
Are you on the play ground, or at you
lessons, or wherever you may be; does tn
bell toll? Pause! Some spirit is wingin
its flight to that blissful cline where tn
weary are at rest. Reflect its next chime
e may announce your early departure. Ho
careful, then, should be your intercour'
e with your play-mates, sisters, brothers, p
. rents. You would not like to go down
!, the grave unforgiven by those with who
II you have associated; you would not like
:, know, while lying upon your last bed, tn
! an angry play-mate's frown was upoa yo
You would shudder to know that har
,u words, or unkind acts towards sisters, brothe
or parents, were haunting your dying n
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-03-26

CENTRAL AMERICAN AFFAIRs-AN ALLIANCE
AGAINST GENERAL WALKER.-Adespatch from
Washington says Information from official
sources confirms the fact that the alliance be-
tween San Salvador, Costa Rico, Guatemala
and Honduras is completed, and that those
States are now prepared to defend their own
territory, as well as to assist Nicaragua a
gainst Walkers government. tbs supposed
that, before this, hostilities have commenced.
1t is equally true that instructions have been
issued by several European governments to
their squadrons in the Atlantic and Pacific
relative to the events now transpiring il
Central America.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-03-26
Frightening A Squatter.

About thirteen years ago, when the now
fourishing city of Hannibal, on the Mssis
sppi river, was but a woodward, surroun-
ded by few huts, belonging to some hardy
squatters, and such a thing as a steamboat
was considered quite sight, the following
incident occurred -
A tall, brawny woodsman stood leaning
against tree upon the bank of the river, and
gazing at some approaching object, which
easily might be discovered to be steam
boat.
About half an hour elapsed, and the boat
was moored, and the hands busily engaged
in taking on wood.
Now, among the many passengers was
spruce young dandy, with killing nous
tache, g., who seemed bent making an
impression by some heroic deed.
Observing our squatter friend, he imagin-
ed this to be fine opportunity to bring him
self into notice. SO, stepping into the cabin,
he said,-
Ladies, if you want to enjoy good laugh,
step out into the guards. l intend to fright
en- that gentleman into fits who now stands
on the bank"
The ladies complied with the request, and
the dandy drew from his pocket formidable
bowie knife and thrust it into his belt then
taking a large horse-pistol in each hand, he
strodc on shore.
Marching up to the woodsman, he exclaim-
ed,-
Found you at last, have L? You are the
fellow I've been looking after these three long
weeks. Say your prayersl (he continued.
presenting his pistOls,) you'll make capital
barn-door, and l shall drill the keyhole my
self"
The squatter calmly surveyed him a mo-
ment, and then drawing back a step, he
planted his huge fist directly between the
eyes of his antagonist. who, in a moment ives
foundering in the midst Of the turbid waters
of the Mississippi.
Every passenger on the boat had by this
time collected on the guards, and the or est
fallen hero,as he was sneaking off ftowardsthe
boat, was thus accosted by his conqueror,-
81 say, you, next time you come around
here drilling Of keyholes, don't forget your
old acquaintances !"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-03-26
J. G. WILKINSON, Sec'y.
For the Shirt of the Age

South Fork Division S. Of T., No. 243.
Resolred, That this Division appoint five
Delegates as its Representatives in any po-
litical Convention that may be held in the
county of Lincoln during the ensuing spring
and summer, for the purpose of nominating
candidates to represent this county at the
next Legislature, and use their influence to
procure the nomination of such candidates
as will be in favor of prohibitory law in
our State and should they not agree upon
such candidates, then they are instructed to
county, and nominate candidates of our own
Order. And that the Recording Scribe for
ward this resolution to the Spirit of the Age
for insertion. T.J. RAMSOUR, w. p.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-03-26
For the Snirit Of the Age.

For the Spirit of the Age.
Ms. EnIToR Having seen an iuGma-
ton in your columns that you are willing to
admit some things for the qualification of
your young readers, submit the following,
in the hope that it will please the juvenile
readers Of the Age, aud awaken like feelings
Of kindness developed by little Aunt Ii
mas Sunshine" in the simple story below.
Aunt Lina's Sunshine"
=. "NND what is your name my little oneW
saitl4 as the children Of the friend whom |
had come TO visit, passed before me.
"Ise Aunt Lina's Sunshine" was the
pleasant answer. looked down into her
soft blue eyes, and their darkIing depths
seemed to be the home of so much quiet ear
nest feeling, that could not doubt but she
wasindeed 6eam of sunshine upon the paths
Or those around her; but | was anxious to
know the child's thoughts on the subject.
"That is queer name" / sad;" why dc
,sey call you sol"
Shaking back her long ringlets and look
mo up to me with those earnest speaking
ewes, she said, Aunt Lima is papas sister
she ~ Dlluu Hud Ctll see aHNtnNB, not tn(
nretty flowers, nor soft white clouds, nor the
iitle birds. She hears the birds sing though
hut she can't see their pretty colors. She
Goels the warm sunshine too, but she can
coo how beautiful il makes the meadow
l,ol, after the rain. But sometimes whel
sbe ! sad and lonely she calls me to her
and sit on my little stool by her side anc
saw The pretty verses to her that l learn i
Sabbath. school; and have learned som
hymns. too, and repeat those to her, an
then she calls me her sunshine. Don't yo
think it's very nice to be Aunt Lina's SUI
shine p
:" Yes indeed do. You are a real lit
missionary
"No amt missionary, know who IL
missionaries are they are the people who
Great way off TO the poor heathens til
don't know anything about Jesus, and t,
,hon All about him. What made you say
was a missionary T.
q Because missionaries do good, and y
do GOOD 10 Aunt Lima, don't you p
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-03-26
THE GRnG SHOPS.

1t is in those public and long established
rendezvous of vice, that the occasion is fur
Here the elements of death are collected,
here are mingled, and here the fatal chalice
that contains them is presented to unsuspect-
ing and confding guests, as containing an
innocent, cheering, and even healthful bev
erage--and by being SO presented in the
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-03-26

Snop.-There was slight fall of snow
here on Monday morning last.-Fay. Obs.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-03-26

Melancholy Accident. We regret to learn
that Rev. Mr.. Bailey, formerly pastor Of Val
ley Street Methodist Church, in Richmond,
was drowned last week, with his wife, in
James River, in one of the lower counties.
He was an active minister and truly pious
man, and this announcement will be distress
ing news to his former friends in this city,
Richmond Dispatch.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-03-26

midst of boon companions. an appeal is
made. guilefully made, to the kind instincts
and generous impulses of mans social ma
ture-an appeal. which few long subject t o
its seductive influences are able to withstand
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-02-15
Stray Nicer.

Dec. 9Th 1855.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-02-15
Valuable Real Estate Fer Sale.

FSyHE subscriber takes this method ofintorm-
l. ing those iesirous o purchaSinga valuable
Farm, that he wishes TO sell that we'll known
Farm and Tavern Stand .on which he now resides
situate in East Providence township, Bedford
Coma V, IL miles east oil the Juniata Crossings,
and yne ntiin west OF Rays Hit, containing 24e
acres of land, ABOUT $50 acres of which are
cleared aud mostly enclosed by good post fence,
and in high state OF cultivation, the majority o.,
which has recvntly undergone thorough dres-
sing OF limo, which has rendered IL extremely
fertile.
The improvements are q large three story
BRIcK HOUSE. with probabiytae iaast .conl-
nodous cellar under il III the eounty tolsrable
good barn, stable, and such other out buildings
as are necessary. There plenty Of good
water at the house, while nearly all the fields
are well watered. There is also young CT
clard of 200 choice fruit trees just ccnmenc-
ing tobear.
There is also coed Tenant IIoUse, tcgethe,
with an excellent SAW Mill on the property ST.
tu tted very conveniently on tie trInp ke lead.
with an abundance of the choices; White Iine
timber, immediately around tie n,li. Iiolatly
the largest body OF timber IL the enuniy.
Any person des;rcus of examining the rso-
perty will please call on tie sulscTiier, Who
vii, endeavor to give all the satisfaciio neces.
sary He also feels safe in sta.irg that TIE title
to the land is good. and is willing 20 warans
against all claims.
GEO. w HoUsEECLEEI
sept 81. 1855 Sm
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-02-15
Head Quarters.
TOR FASHIONABLE CLOTHING

.{TAFT7he subscriber would respectfully .s
tMn j inform the public that he is now ID
Ss offering a. the Bedford Hall llfformerlv
Exchange Hotel) IL Esst Pitt street, the largest
and eesV assortment OF ready-Eaade, fashionable
Clothing. before offered for j., tbis naca
HIS STOCK consists ofa large and splendid
supply of Winter Goods.
He has every variety and description Of
COATS. PANTS AND VESTS. SHIRTS
DRAWERS, COLLARS AND CRAvATS
SuSPENDERS, HANDKERCHIEFS &c.
&c.
He has also large stock of prime CLOTHS.
CASSIMERES and YESTINGS, which he is pre-
pared to make up to order in the most fashiona-
bic style, and warranted TO be we'll made. and
GOOD FITS.
Having purchased his stock for CASH he feels
assuredthat he can make it to the advantage of
those wanting GOOD and CHEAP CLOTHING to give
him call before purchasing elsewhere
WM. SCHAFER.
Bedford, January 10, 1854.
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niRBW ARE STORE.

MS subscriber having purchased tbe entire
oci Of HARDW ARE ofthe late Thomas B.
Miller, in the Borough OF Bedford. would re-
speGtinlly announce 10 his friends an, the pub
ue eenernl'y' that ne is now prepared to fur
nisn afmostevery article in his line ~ bns;ress
on favorahleterm :. Hisstock being nearly MI
new, and selected y one wen experencedin the
business, he is fully satisfied that purchasers
WI md 1t 10 thciradvantget give him cali.
In addition to general stock Of Hardware he
mas mas on hand, and will constantly keep GRO
oL ~ nIf.o oi the very hest aualitY--GLASS Of
quality lie has also on hand all kinds of OILS
Pants, Drugs, Brooms, &C., &c, and Cdar
Ware in great variety.
iilTing now permanently settled in business.
and Deingdeterained 20 use every proper exer
ton 70 please, he hopes to merit and receive
liberal share ofpublic patronage
Deer. 20, 1854. - : o'-D'
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NEWS POR THE PEOPLE.

& ATE ARRIVAL OF SEw AND CHEAP Goops At
kA REKD's CeLeNsADE STeaE.
The Subscriber has just returned from the
Eastern Cities, and IS aow receiving and open
ing a large assortment OF splendid Goods. Sc
lected with care, and suitable to the seasons
comprising LADIES Daess GooDs OF the newest
styles-Siks, Aerinoes. Cashneres, Persian
Twill, Alpacas, Declines. @. Blaze and Wool
Pltils. Inserting. French worked Collars and
un Ter Sleeves, Silk and Gum Bats, Cloths of
al shades, Gassimers. plain aud fancy SAtiaetts,
Jeaul, Tweetis 0yereoats, Buffalo Oyershoes
for Ladies and Gtnts. Gum Shoes aud Sasdels,
Boots and Shoes, large assortment. Hard
ware and Qncensware.
GROCERIES Comprising Rio, Java. La
guira Cofse--Sugars Of aIl deseriptions-Sy-
rups and e-Tobaeeo--Sperm
Oil, &c, &c.
Bring on your Cash aud Pro luce to REEDS
SroRg wherAyou VIII fad al your wants, at
the lowest cash prices.
Bedford, Dee. Il, 1855.
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Bedford academy and Female
Seminary.
w. VI. CAMPBELL, Principal.

EyHE first session Of the 5th school year OF
Il thisInstitution nwill open on Monday morn
ing the Sd day of September, The pao
history OF the Academy, will, we trust, bes
sufficient guarantee Of its future efficiency
The branchestaught will be the same as hereto
Gore. I N STIR principles will be considered
the most important pursuit of the pnpis; and
while il vii be the constant business of the In
structorto TO implrt knowledge, it will also be his
aim To lead hts pupils 10 make practical ap-
p.icatfon of their acquisitions. To load the
minl.with innnmerable formulas, without cause
ing it TO use them would be like placing bow
n clild,s hand, without teaching him bow to
lend it. In tae. il shall be our object, as it has
ever hecn, TO lead the pupil 10 think.
X Y. B. Instruction in Single and Douhel
Entry Book Keeping viii he given iy the Prin-
cipai The class in this study will be so arr ang-
eli that aay young men desiring TO pursue this
important branch, in order to prepare sfein-
elves for cl ertships, can recite u II aioRe--
his recitation will receive attention out Of the
regular school hours. Instruction in this
br,nch is eriru, and will be charged accord
in gly,
The terms are as usual.