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ETNION OF THE OLD & THE NEW.
AlIOPathy and HOmOepnthy.-Medic inc
and Chemistry,
ARNOLD'S GLOBULES



VII A L FLU
They take long step forward in chemical and medical
science They give the system those chemical clements
which in III health are wahtfng and they remove from
the system, by their medicinal power, those accumula
lions Of inert and useless matter which their
G II Il M c AL
Action has nsatraised from po,sons and impurities Of
the Blood.
HgMORS ARE PoISoNS
In The biOod-nothiHg Dtore noiking less-and thew
can be ANNIHILATrD only by their
CHI E NJ &c A l. OPP SITE.
And it by this chemical action, by this union Of sci
cnces, that Arnolds Gobuies and Vital Fluid will prove
ther~peculiar power Of giuing blessings and taking
away curses Of giving the elements of health and TAX
ing away the elements Of disease. scrofula Canker
HumoTs Of all kinds, Biliousness Nervous Genera
Debility, Costiveness, Liver Complaint, Headache and
Lasstude are removed by chemical humiliation Of the
cause and chemical supply Of elements which are needed
III tue system to couneract influence OF unhealthy pres
e"oe Then the blood a Uitaiized by chemical action
bolh mind and frame Herved as If with new power
to do and to act
pee circulars TO he had If medicine dealers,
BURR, FOSTER, a Co., oornbnl nosto0 aorora,
Agents ,nchoa ~,
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<rSsa e. f. DIXIE & co,
b 2 2 6
Elakh WI N m g,

Have on hand the best chors Of 0ollng and Gram nm
ever oftre In Worcester. N'V'h AHAs
Their C0FFEES still continue 10 give tbs mos, oo.
feet satisfaction o'' P'''
A fne ass rtment Of PRESERVES, American and Por-
eign, embracing very extensive variety.
GROCERIES, Of the best quality, and ma oboan NJ
sold by any concern having knowledge Of the trade
Cash pad Tor all kinds Of Produce, such as Butt.r
Cheese, Eggs, and all sorts Game.
A Few more Diaries Of Choice butter wanted through
the season. %"
Goods sent 70 any part Of the city free.
May 7, 1860. dAwam
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AuGtions..
lSy 81. w. VAIL, Auctioneer.
AnERTFe NED GAZE

ON AccoUNT OF THE WEATHER.
- - A ELENA ETLY LOCATED RES
,lil IDEScE At AUCTION.
LsA- N .. f2 Grown street.
- e1issea, May llth, at 10 o'clock win be sold, on
ths premises at the time above mentioned this very
Psasaniy eated aud thorough built nearly house,
situated o5tboye, containing fourteen rooms oonvenient
y artelY Tor two tenemens, handsomely paperrd and
PalnteS, win marble mantels, &c. &c The house Is
suPpH WIN both kinds Of water above and below The
oe OF the house 70 not surpassed by any other on the
Ses cue q man street, being elevated, commanding
peauu We" oil large ttion OF the city ard but 1--WE
reserve ohrng unusual Inducements purchasers For
further particulars inquire OF the Auctoneer office $50
Main Street, opposite the Post Ofnce
Worcester, May 3, 1856 dts
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MEssENGER's NOTICE.

Worcester, S. May 8, 1856
n UCIEN c. B0YNT0N, Esquue, Commissioner Of
Insolvency in and for the County of Worcester, has
this day issued warrant against the Estate of 0RLIU
ALLARD of HorthbrIige in said county, and ZEiEDIAH
A. ADAMS of Milford said county boot and shoe
ufacturers and copartners doing business under the
and firm of Alard Adams, Insovent Debtor; and
the payment If any debts, and the delivery of any
property belonging the said ins0vent debtor him. or
for his USE the transfer of any property by him.
forbidden by law
The first meeting of the creditors Of the sad solvent
debtor viii be held Court OF insolvency the office
of GEORGE s. TAFT Esquire in Uxbridge i'll said County.
Oh the nineteenth day of May instant O'Clock in the
forenoon for the proof of debts and the choice Of
sgnee assgnees. j. DAY, Deputy Sheriff,
my12 d5t Messenger.
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GAUTIoN TO THE PUBLIC.
SKlRTSl SKIRTS SKIRTSI

In consideration Of the unusual and unexpected de-
mand for Holiness Improved Seamless Whalebono rts
and worthless limitations have been thrust into
market, and particularly calculated 10 initiate the
genuine, bearing the name and nearly the same
stamp, and put up In the same style. Our goods are
superior quality, cords at the bottom made OK
pressy for goods and warranted TO wash without in
jury, and expense is spared 10 make them PERFECTLY
satisfactory particularly in giving graceful form the
drtss) to the consumer, male in piece breadh
ani In future will be stamped VI. j. Holmes Improved
Seamless Whaebone Skirt The imitation is an Inferior
quality In every and some important respects, aud made
IA Two 6reddths, and stamped as near ke ours posa
Die See advertisement In another column.
mSb daRu ". d j. HOLMES.
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EDlANO FORTES.-A fine toned octave rose
n wood Piano Forte for sale at a bargain Inquire at
MRS. b. PERRY's, so Main street. myl2 M&Th2w
ENTANTED IMMEDIATELY-A smart
~ tidy servantsgia, in small family. Must be
good cook, wash r. and roner None others need apply
inquire of ], L. MYERS, 30 Main Street. myl2 diff
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By E. W. VAIL.

-, ADMINISTRATIVE SALE
EI3...T
,GA r E L E 4 T E
By license of Court will be sold at Public Auction at
the dwelling house late the residence of James A Baver
stock, in Worcester on Saturday, May II, at o'clock
p. m the following real estate, to wit:
The convenient Il story DWELLING HOUSE, Of
rooms well arranged and in good order with the Lot of
about 5000 Feet of Lar which it stands late
ly owned and occupied by said James A. Haverstock
The estate is situated the south side Of Burt Street.
mo 81 The land is well stocked with Fruit Trees Grape
Vines &C., &C. and has excellent well of soft water
Terms at sale. For particulars inquire of the sub.
scriber GILBERT BAILEY, Admir-.
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Cost an0 5oun0.

On LOST.-A tan and white colored Setter
NA9N Deg. Whoever will return the same to he
III y subscriber, Will be suitably rewarded.
L. d. GODDARD,
ap20 du 191 Main Street. Worcester.
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R(ROM Porto RICO.-22 Ihis Sugar ana
lasses, from the ncio crop, and Il superior quail
w. on hand and for sale by
mylo wM. o,swETT co., 1850 Main 81.
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A OLD ESTABLISHMENT RENEWED.
FURNITURE WAREHOUSE.
T.. G., PARTRIDGE 81 COMPANY.
g. G. PARTRIDGE having remodelled and enlarged his
building
THE OLD STAND,
Formerly occupied by Messrs. Partridge Tabor. so
Main Street, opposite the Post Office, would invite
his friends and the public call and view his spacious
ware rooms. A stock Of well selected
+ u r. N [ Il u r E
Bought for cash. daily receiving from the best manu-.
fscurers in the country additions Of all the latest styles
patterns They have also secured the services Of
experienced workmen for Uphotering, Gliding and re-
pairing who will not be surpassed by any in these de-
partments. E. G.. p Co. natter themselves that with
their facilities for doing business, they give satisfac.
ton to all who may favor them W it'll their patronage.
H. G. PARTRIDGE & co.
WDrcpger. Aurl ~
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"a OTECE.-Al persons owing JOHN HILTON are
" requested to pay the same IMMEDIATELY, to DANIEL
STONE No. Portland Street, who authorized to settle
his accounts off myS
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%s0 JUST RECEIVED, PER SHIP JOHN
& N Eliot Thayer, a large invoice of
W White Iron Stone CrOciery Ware,
and now opening by j. L. HOOD 1872 Main Street. pack
ages of To let Ware, Dinner and Tea Ware Plates &C.
which will be offered at wholesals and RETAIL prices
low as can be bought in Boston elsewhere.
- would also say, that my FURNITURE Ware.
VI rooms well filed, with both new and second
w. hand Furniture, and House Furnishing Goods gem
orally. which am selling very low for cash, or APP
proved credit.
n. B.Beng engaged In the manufacture Of Mattresses
Bedsteads, Tables &c. furnish them the trade at
lower prices than can he bought elsewhere in the city.
am also agent tor the sale of HowEs PATENT ELLIPTIC
SPRING BED BOTTOM the best article now in use Those
wishing to buy goods in by line Of trade will do well
call, as have large variety, and sell cheap.
Remember the place; 1872 Main Street. Paine's Block
Worcester. Mass. dawtf ap22
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VIM. LOCKE &c 90.
Would respectfully inform the inhabitants of Worcester
and vicinity that they have just purchased
larpe stock of

M M n[Nk Z, e. 90
ny :,
would respectfully inform the inhabitants of Worcester
all large rl,tS stock tloIS Of 5q'' PNi'l@S'u
"a Ha u - "a a n ~ -
- Il NJ " NJ - -
with our present stocE which WE have marped % down
makes one of the largest and cheapest stocks offered
III liey VIII oher this stock the thir-
y days at less prices than before heard of
new England 1t being impossible to give you list of
iair sample of the whole READ AND JUDGE FOR Your
SELVES
40 bales IA Sheetines nnIv elc
10 cases bleached Cottons oni,, e.
IL bales white Flannels univ iSic
10 bales cotton Fannes, best quality
5O pieces grey do ly....................25
Bales and cases White Fannes all qualities at great
bargains.
E!ne 6eached Linen Damask, worth. 81 FOR 623c
500 doz linen Napkins worth s2 3or i9 u 4 20
1900 brown linen Covers worth .,..... IS, for SOC
400 beached linen Covers, worth ......SI so for 81
lOO bleached linen Covers size, only. ...S1 so
Embossed Covers, a" colors. Il Of
100 pieces wro't Curtain Justin, only ........12Ic
100 pieces wro't Curtain Muslin, super only 25c
large lot Of New style Embroidered and Lace
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By E. b. HANSON, Auctioneer.

by Ii. Is. LAMSON, Auctloneer.
66 and 69 Main Street.
- REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION
INA; On MONDAY May II, at O'Clock NJ, will be
Asold at Public Auction, the premises, the new
ana beautiful COTTAGE HOUSE, lately occupied by
Hiram Hoar, situated Elliot and Reservoir Streets with
about 5000 feet Of land and valuable Fruit Trees thereon
Safe Positive.
Terms easy. and made known at the time Of sale.
For further particulars inquire of CHARLES PRATT.
E. B. HANSON, Auctioneer.
Worcester, May Z 1856. dts
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Boston A0uertiseme1ts.
E A N O Y G. O O d S
~ II OY S. a
HOLDEN. GUTTER, & COMPANY,
IMPORTERS,
Is AND II KILBY STREET,
BOSTON.

TOYS and FANCY GOODS by the case, wen assorted
In each case from $40 Sl25 per Agents for San.
derson & Lanergan's celebrated Fireworks.
mCi4 dis3m
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By E. w. VAIL.

adjourned Sale on account of the soeather.
Or DESIRABLE VEGETABLE FARM
A.I,i AT AUCTION :!
As Situated on the old road from Worcester to Au-
burn, about miles from the City Hail. known the Ma
thaniel Elder place win be sold, on the premises on
THURSDAY; May D, at o'clock, the Farm situated
as above, containing FIVE ACRES Of CHOICE LAND,
well stocked with Fruit Trees such as Pears Peaches
Cherries and Apples. The buildings consist of a good
TWO STORY HOUSE, BARN,
And outbuldings The above offers good opportunity
to purchase desirable place. it being only about fifteen
minutes ride from the City Hail, and the Land Of the
first quality
Also, at the time and place, one Horse one ton
good Hay, one rop Buggy one Farm Wagon one Sleigh
one Sled Household Furniture, &C.
Terms LIBERAL and made known at sale.
my9 dts WALTER WEIGH
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By E. W. VAIL.
Ga HOUSE. LOT. AND BARN

@, At AUCTION :!
4AsA4 No. Brown Street
. Friday, May 1 6. at O'Clock NJ, will be Sold
on the premises good TWO STORY HOUSE, with
Lot, and Barn upon the game The house contains Is
rooms conveniently arranged good water; basement oc
cupied Grocery. The lot contains 5000 square feet
Of tandj upon the same is good assortment of Fruit
Trees.
This property centrally located but two minutes walk
from Providece Depot ana is desirable for investment
occupation. 1t will be sold without the high
est bidder. Terms sale. For further particulars in
qure of the Auotioneer office $50 Main Street. opposite
the Post Office.
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EpRlGHAM HILL FAMILY SCHOOL,
RD FOR B0YS.-Che Summer Term will commence
MAY 3. Destruction will be given in the common and
higher English branches. Also the Latin Greek and
French languages.
REFERENCES: Rev. L. E. Hale, Albert Tolman ESQ.,,
John M Earle, Worcester; iona. Warren Grafton
+. MCINTYRE.
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Grafton, May J, 1856.

CARVING! CARVING THE subscriber
~ would respectfully inform the citizens of Worcester
and vicinity, that he has opened a shop on Waldo
Street, near the Boston Worcester Depot where he
is ready to do
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SIiA w Is SHA " Is! SHAWLS
We have just received from Boston and New Yor,
large and endless variety of shaws consisting of Bro
chic Gold Bordered Stella Bordered Painted Cashmere
Black silk. and Grape Shawls.
500 Cashmere Square Shawls worth, $40 for a Z
300 Cashmere Square shawls worth. .SI2 for 3 a
100 Cashmere Long saawls, at half of the origns
cost.
SILKS. SILKS. SILKS,
Striped Silks, worth. 75c for IN
Ei@lu ouhs, WORTH. TIC for SO
Striped aud Plaid, werth. 75c for 5C
Pain Silks, worth. 75c for Ia
Rich Plaid Silks worth ..........,..S7 Ic for 63i
III Trim NIL lntd - =
SILKS. SILKS. SILKS.

N"tSh
Foularj and India Silks cheap
Fifty pieces of English Grown and Swiss Black silks,
of our own importation. Warranted not to crack or
change lustre, wearing, at greai Bargains
Three thousand yards, styles, BABREGES and
TlSSI Els, which We will sell about thirds the orig
inal cost.
One thousand yards SILK and WOOL BARREGEs
worth 25c for 15c.
Having purchased a BANKRUPT STOCK of
GLOVES, HOSIERY, & EMBROIDERIES
We are enabled to offer greater Bargains in these Goods
than heard of
These two Stocks combined makes the largest Retail
Stock in Worcester, which, being purchased at a great
Bargain, enables US to offer the largest selection
At the Lowest Cash Prices,
N. b. The sale will commence MONDAY next,
when every one is solicited to give US call before pur
chasing.
REMEMBER THE PLACE!
Z II NEW CHEAP TORE,
NOss and Worcester House Block.
MAIN STREET, WORCESTER.
WILLIAM LOCKE &c 90.
March 20, 1856 diff
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Noticea

For "Real Estate" "Waats," $50 Let."
see First Pace
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is ready to do
w o ID G WING
OF every descriptions artstca manner and on rea
sonabe terms.
Particular attention paid to Cabinet Carriage House
and Piano Forte carving. RICHARD RoWsE,
ap29 dom. Worcester Mass
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The above sale offers great inducements to capitalists
and spectators, the property will be sold to the high
est bidder, for CASH delivery Of deed. good title
WILDE given The property must be sold for the purpose
of settling the estate agreeable the will of the Testator
For further particulars and admission to the premises
inquire of the Auctoneer Office $50 Main Street. opposite
the Post Office. myl diff
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OFFICIAL.

TREAsUaT DEPARfnHnT, May %, 1851
Notice is hereby given to ths holders of the
stock issued pursuant to he sos Of Congress OF
nd Jufy, 1919, that suoh stock is rsdesmable by
Its terms, aud viii be paid at The Treasury on he
surrender OF the certificates thereof, on the 12sh
Of November nezt, when interest thereon VIII
cease. .......-.
This department will continue to purchase such
stock prior to said day Of redemption. and vpn
pay therefor the following premium, Ia additlbn
to the interest accrued to the day Of purcha}e,
with one days interest for the money to resch
the vendor:
On such stock received al The Treasury between
The fs, day Of June and the sist dag II July, IA
elusive, one-haK Of one per cent. on the amouits
specified In the eertiacates; -
On such sock received between the LIST and 3ist
days Of August, one-f fourth of one per cent;
And on such stock received AFTER the 3lst daylof
August, the interest accrued thereon, and ohe
days additional interest only, viii be paid
Certificates OF such stock transmitted under
this notice must be duly assigned TO the United
States BY the party entitled to receive the pqr-
chase money; and when sent prior TO the 1st DIV
the current half years interest mu { also be d.
signed by the preseu, s,ochholder, othswise such
Interest Will be payable as heretofore.
And notice is furthes given to holders Of other
stocks Of the Uaited States that this department
will purchase the same between the LIST daysof
June and the LIST day q December next, unless
the sunnf e1 ,5Oc Geo shall be previously ob,ain,
and will pay for the same, in addition to the n.
terest accrued from he day Of the last divide&d
of interest, and one days additional interest tof
the money to reach the vendor, she following rates
Of premium:
On stock Of the loan Of 1912, premium Of 10
per cent;
On stock of the loans Of 1s47 and Is4s premium
Of 6 per cent; -.- .-s J
And on stock issned under the set Of 9th 3d.
tember, 1880, commonly called Texan Indemnify
stock, premium Of per cent.
Certificates transmitted under this notice should
be ddfy assigned to the United States by the pr.
ty entitled to receive the money; and II sent pro
vious TO the lst July, the current half years b
terez. must also be assigned by the present stod.
holder, Otherwise the interest for the half yeahto
that dag VIII be payable to him as heretofore.
Payment for all the foregoing stocks will be
made by drafts the assistant treasurers at Bos-
ton, New York, or Philadelphia, as the parties
entitled to receive the money may direct
JAMES GUTHRIE,
mas-dtl2Nov Secretary Of the Treasury.
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DARNRD EF DoN'r.-An old fellow, with
O vermillion face and cane, was talking to
an individual whom he had button holed on
the steps Of hotel the other night, and his
remarks were on the peculiar "instinct of
insex." Said he, stake mosketer, for in
stance, dsrned Of don't believe that cussed
little torment is an intelligent bein'. Did you
ever watch him come sneakin' around on the
outskirts of your situawatiOn, especially as if
he knoWed you calculated he was goin' to
stick you. Well, he is the shrewdest Of ell
insex, see him Tito on your band, by'm by,
and when you lift t'other to lit the cuss be
amt agoin' to let you catch bim, not BY a
considerable sight. Amt that sos some
how think moskeeters is sperets Of mean spec-
ulatin' hypercrites, darn'd eff don't; ard 1
bleeve this town will be invested with 'en
great deal for Generations to come, darn'd of
don't. Let's take somethin' !'' They enter red
4 saloon, and we " sadly thought of the new''
spiritual theory, and the evil It might be made
to do to town lot Christianity.
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STOVES, CRATES &c.

THR SUBSCRIBER BRGs LEAvE To
INFORM MS numerous patrons, and the public
generally Of Washington, Georgetown, and sur.
very largest stock Of STOVES, RATRs,
RANGES and HOT-AIR FURNACES ever Be.
fore Offered In this market. Of which he asks
OF castings, economy In consumption Of fIsl
beauty Of design, and simplicity at construction
they are not equalled.
Having personally selected this stock from the
with single eys to the $50, not merely the sal.
OF the article, customers rely upon fair dealing
and fair prices In all cases -
Chilson's Hot air and Ventlaefpe FsrnAes.
Hayward, Bartlett Co.'s Portable Pot Fur.
J L. Motifs "Invincibae" T.bulu oven
n Ponds Union Double Oven Range.
Beebe's Range.
Improved Larobe, Feinour, Hot Air Parior
ana Sas Burner Stoves Tor heating the room In
which II Is tet, and the room above, a very beau
ofai ornament for the Parlor, taking pp no room,
ana consumes no mere fuel than common hudi
ator. ~ '---' =
"Invincible', Cooking ssove Tuhn,,, Ovens.
for coal or wood, which for durability OF castings
economy in consumption Of fuel and the superior
manner In which 1t performs Its duties, Is the
very best Cooking Stove extant ask an e1-
animation OF my list Of references and letters OF
recommendation, numbering i've hundred resi-
dents OF this city, who have this unsurpassed
otOve In use - n. ..E.
New World Cook, a pretty pstteFn and excel.
lent operator
Blue Ridge, a heavy article and good baker.
Victor Cook, Flat Top, for coal - wood, a
beautiful pattern, and heavy; new cook, manu-
Morning Star, for coal or or 1etH wood u in su upmer
arrangement Ia hearth and Toaster behind =
Light Street Comp etc Star, for coal or wood,
heavy. 80 - ~
Victor Complete Cook, Cooks F avorite, Kitchen
companion, Planter, Emporium, Fanny PORES
tel. and number OF other patterns Of Cook
Parlor. Cook, and Dining oom stoves. .-
Chamber Stoves, open and close Front, In 30
different styles.
Aall and Once Cannons, all sizes and qualities
, Russia Sheet and Cas-Iron Radiators, &C., for
Pariors, al patterns.
Parlor and Chamber Crates from the very best
manufacturers In New York Builders win do
well to examine this department
Together with general assortment Of all re.
Quistes Tor the Kitchen and Dining room
AL goods delivered free Of charge to any part
OF the district at my risk.
Tin and Sheet Iron work made to order by com
petent wofkmen.
Old accounts Will be settled before opening new
ones.
Terms positively cash unless otherwise agreed
upon at the time Of sale.
My store will be kept open until 10 O'Clock D.
m Tor the special accommodf ton Of those who
cannot make II convenient to call during the day.
where the same assiduous attention will be pofd
In giving all information req uired
JAMES SKIRVlN9,
Washington Stove Depot,
No. 87 8, z. cor. Pa av. and llth street
sc l6-fm (lntel Organ
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The London Athens nun sharply assaiIs

IL The London AthenRp pum sharply assails
Mrs Stoves new novel. We qnote:
"Dred will disappoint those readers who
expect work ofthat strong passionate interest
which, in Uncle Toms Cabin kindled pop
ular enthusiasm and swept down like O prairie
fire all sober critical objections or Qualifying
clauses. 'Uncle Toms Cabin with ell its
faults as q work of art, was unqucstionably q
work Of genius; the characters lived, loved,
suffered like human beings: the reader was
interested in their fate or fortunes, and while
the spell Of the narrator lay upon him the
truth of the story seemed rs certain as a per-
sonal experience. This dramatic force made
the strength ofthe book 'Dred has none of
this truth to nature-of this dramatic reality.
As d story, il is ill-constructed; il is full os
caDt-Exeter Hall can't and Billingsgate cant
and, worst fault Of ell in novel, ftis weary
some exceedingly. 'Dred' reads like an III
digested Blue Book. The characters are not
men and women, nor even idle types, nor de-
lineatiOns Of human nature; but merely Abo-
litionist opinions personifed under different
names. The argument Is a piece Of special
pleading, carried on with the natural vehe-
mence Of the female character The incl
dents are not compacted together as parts Of
whole, but are merely detached records,
strung together like so many beads ofinstances
OF cruel violence, oppression, and misery,
which have, no doubt, had their parallel In
actual American life, but which no rational
being can accept as pictures Of the usual state
of society either in the Slave States Of America
or In any country under heaven "