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Boston A0ufrtisenlelrts.-
, WANTED FOR THE .. 5. ARllfF

Q WANTED FOR THE U. 5. ARfsfT
al ONE THOUSAND UNMARRIED MEN, between
y the ages of IS and IS. Minors must have the writ
hui ten consent Of parents guardians. The term of
tI service is years,-and pay from 81 10 $22 per
month, besides Board, Clothing, Quarters and med
I'LL ica attendance, furnished without charge. Soldiers
- disabled in the line of their duties receive PENSIONS
or admission into the Military AsyAm-a good home
81 allowed for each acceptable recruit.
Enquire at the U. $. RENDEZVOUS, 105 Merrimac street.
Boston, Mass. ian22dSm
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Books, &1f.
BOoKs! NEW BOOKS

BOOKS! NEW BOOKS!
At
EIVERMORE'S NEW BOoKSToRE!
No. 2 Worcester House Block.
Formerly occupied by z. BAKER & CO.,
The Homestead The Hillside by author of Tempest and
Sunshine.
Selections from W. S. Lander, by .Hilard.
The onyx Ring
Man-of- War Lie.
My First Ssson, by author of Chas Auchester.
Men and Women by Browning.
Rollo in Scotland.
Phenxiana by j. Phenix
Frank Lesli-'s Ladies' Gazette
The Hunters Feast.
Mimic Life.
Glimpses and Chances.
ERyING'S LIFE OF WASH NOTION.
DUIKlNCK's CYCLOPEDTA OF AMERICAN LITER
TURE.
CoLT0N's PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE OF HENRY
CLAY.
BY an arrangement recently perfected with F. Parker
of Boston, the New England Agent for the above popular
publications, John Keith Co. have the satisfaction of
announcing to the citizens Worcester and vicinity that
they authorized to receive and fill out subscrp-
tons for either, all oil these work. Persons wishing
to examine are informed that copies of the await
their inspection at the Bookstore of the subscribers
The subscription terms follows, Cash on delivery
being distinction strictly observed.
I,vng's Life of Washington, 5 vols, $500 per VOL
Crhe LIST and End already issued the Srd shortly forth
coming,)
cycopedia of American Literature, 2 volumes, $780,
{Already issued.)
oolton's Private Correspondence of Henry Clay so
(Aready issued)
JOHN KEITH & CO., 239 Main-st.
Worcester, Januray 1S 1856 df
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~ FARM FOR SALE--Sltuated four miles
Hi f1oro the Court House 1t consists Of SSxsy-ssx
bll5 acres divided Into Moving and Pasturing, and
slgteea acres Of y0Rag Wood Land; on the Fam is
an orchard having large variety Of grated tees The
buildings consist Of two story House and Barn. Said
Farm Is early and well adapted TO the cultivation Of veg
etables.
The Farm viii be sold cheap cash. or it will be
changed for House Boding Lot in this city large
potion Of the purchase money remain mortgage.
Inquire of A. ]. EATON,
Corner of Myrtle and sOuthbridge streets.
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FIour-5OOO Barrels of Flour comprising sG you.
.. lrsn fos sale as low, and perhaps low
az tr ~ he purchased at any ether Place in tins city,
or brot from any AL who wish to purchase, WI
do weA to call, asEe shall sen ior lev MseAs soS e
r mice To reduce car stock. Also 10 tons extra nae
faedeBsen5, Drisd Apple, Butter and Cheese
-, ,tf Nos 81 and 80 Front Street.
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Drp 0ouos.


BARGAINS, BARGAINS.
CLOSING OUT SALE
10000 DOLLARS WORTH
Millinery Goods and Embroideries
To be sold
WITHOUT REGARD TO COST
Consisting Of
Cambria, Muslin, and Lace Collars
Cambria, Muslin, and Lace Bands and PlouncInps
Cambria, Muslin, Mechlin, Smyrna and Real Thread
Edgings and Insertings.
Embroidered Handkerchief.
Lace Sleeves, and lot Of Cambria and Muslin Col.
lars and Cus and Collars and Sleeves in sets 70 match
Also, bis entire Stock Of Ready Made
Bonnets, Bonnet Ribbons, Silks, SasEna.
Yeyets, and Bonnet Materials Of every Description
French Flowers, Feathers, Blonde Edgings kid
Gloves, Dress Trimmings, and many other
articles too numerous to mention.
The subscriber has made arrangements for New Store
and is determined to close his entire Stock and has
marked his Goods at prices which will ensure ready sale
In bis stock will be found many
RICH AND DEsIRABL GOODS
which have been recently purchased aud which will be
sold without reserve. Give him an early call and Won
viii find decided bargains.
c. A. BROWNING,
d3l d4w 100 Main ste
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NO. 195 UNION BIZ CK !.
Will be Sold at Cost,
FOR A FEW WEEKS ONLY I!
The following articles viz
GOLD AND SILVER
WATCH ES4!

GOLD A N d SILVE R
WATCH ES1!
CHAINS, SEALS, and KEYS, GOLD EAR RINGS,
PINS, PENCILS, AND PENS.
p i A T E ID w A r e
of all kinds, consisting of
Tea Sets. Cake Baskets, Casters, Cups, Ladies.
Forks, Dining and Tea K1,iveS, and Spoons of
almost every pattern asoao IN asse. Also,
Am erican Clocks and Fancy Goods,
in great variety, many of which will be sold less than
cost.
me subscriber being d9srous of closing out his large
stock ftc above articles is induced to offer them to the
public at lower prices than offered before in Worces
ter.
All who are in want ony of the above az tices are re-
specially t. call and ~ before purchasing elsewhere
for they CAN HAVE THEM AT COST, and no mistake
Worcester, Nov. 10, 1855. dtf
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BaTgey's ToSshache DPOPs.-Thls remedy lot
this most excrucating pain not only one o. ne oe ss
le teotbsche after tie failure of every other remedy now
offered to he public you oniy to try Baey3 Iooe
ache Drops aud will have cure in one minute TOT sas
wholesale by WEEKS & POTTER los " asMns' s'''
Rnstnn- and h. nrnnaists. generally. aul4 aom
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Dig. Henry Sargent gives special attention 20
Diseases OF the Eye Office No II Worcester Bank bocE
dfF
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n Q T [ Q Ell
The Ceparuershp heretofore existing under the firm of
CHAMBERLAIN, BARNARD, s. co.,
has this day expircdby limitation.
By mutual arrangement, the business will be continued
till July 1st 10 close OF the Stock aud settle up the affairs
of the concern.
We shall continue tie offer the stock on baud at such
prices as will insureit speedy sale and shall present our
customers with complete assortment of seasonbe goods
at tie lowest prices.
In order to bring our business to cose, it becomes
necessary to sell our goods from this date for CASH.
HENRYH CHAMBERLAIN,
LEWIS BARNARD,
GEORGE SUMNER.
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The Worcester ChiIaren's Friends So-
.Tsv win hold It's annual meeting IT the City Hail.
Saturday 2eh Jan, half past two O'clock p ii An
address may ne expected from Rev. Edward Hale All
interested are invited to attend.
iI9,m MARCIA KNOWLTON. Secretary.
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VViiaer,s Patent sHiamsadeE Safes,-Ihe
best Fire Proof Safe in the world; with Mers Paeat
TToWTANn General Insurance Agent, No. 14l Main St,
oyer tr,a Oninsiganlond Bank. al dom
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E1NOR THE NEXT THIRTY DAYS!
LOOK AT THE PRICES AND CONSIDER,
DOn'e fail to Call before Purchasing,
A,Y, THOMPSON a. co.
!. ". THOMPSON & CO.,

No FLAGG's BLOCK, Main Street, Worcester will sell
Best quality Union Wool Plads 37ic former price SIS
g all wool at so {" az
Five pieces Raw Silk at3Tl " 62t
Super quality all wool Thibets at SO /" 1924
Lyonese Cloths every color at 124, 25 37I 80 a la
Fine Black Mohair Eustres, at 25 former price IN
Great variety of GIous. De LANES at 1911 25
Best styles in the markets at 20 33
Very Rich Persian Cashmeres at rs &" ga
10 ps A French Prints lin Pur-
ples,) atI2i " 20
Tops English & American Prints at q" I2A
Good Plaid Linseys, at 10 !" II
few pieces of Plain Black all
wool DeLaines, at25 Ia 80
few pieces of CoGrs all wool De
LANES at25 so
The balance Of our stock of Shawls and CIoaka will
be closed out at most your own price.
IN SILK GOODS
We shall offer all our 1,S3c silks, t1,Oo
1,124 " at rs
rs I" at SO
very fine 3-4 wide Black Silk, at Ga
'Dest tnng we sell, alto
90 prs. best quality Kid Gloves in small sizes and
light colors, little soied, at az
tuV prs portsmouth hlbb'd Wool Hose, at SO
A heavy 3-3 White Flannel al I63
fine Brown Cotton, al III
"A Heavy Brown Sheeting, at IL
"A White Check Cambrics, at 10
Intact whole stock will be offered for the next so
days at ruinous prices. A. Y. THOMPSON & CO..
jana d4w No. Flagg's Block.
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Notlces.
EoHAN MICS LECTURES.

va ECHAN MICS LECTURES.
The next Lecture before the Mechanics Association will
be delivered BY
JOSs NJ. WIGHTMAN. Esq, of Boston.
THURSDAY EVENING, Jan. 24th,
Q L II Y II A Il L.,
At n O'Clock.
suheet-Fhe Atmosphere, Illustrated with Experiments
la25 DIT S. A. ROWLAND, Clerk.
~NTOTEC Eat the Annual Meeting Of the Associa-
ton Of Mutual Aid in Detecting Thieves held jan
eh 1885, the following Officers we're chosen for the ensu
ing year,
SAMUEL II. COTTON, Treasurer
DIRECTORS.
Ephraim Mower, Anthony Chase,
James Estabrook Asa Walker
Lewis Thayer, Lewis Bigclow
Samuel Baniser, Geo. W. Richardson.
Edward Earle. Asa Mathews
ARENAS Ward, Horatio N. Tower
PUssuISG COMMITTEE.
Joseph Lowell, Jr., LeyiJackson,
YIN .. CLARK, Geo. A. Chamberlain, -
Benz, P Rice, Fred Warren.
BENZ, Walker, Amarah B. L2vell,
Fred Hunt, Elias I. Balloon,
Emerson 5. Stockwell, Elliot Swan
E Any citizen of Worcester may Join the Association
the present year. by signing the Consultation and paying
the sum of 81, 70 to the Treasurer. j10 d&wSw
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Bag..s OF n Thousand FIOwers Reader,
do Won wish beautiful complexion If so, use the Balm
Eousand FIoi0srs" 1t eradieates all Tan, Pimples
and Freckles from the face For washing and shaving
and cleansing the Teeth, leaving beautiful, perfumed
breath--it has eqUGl!
for Worcester. Je6 du
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-01-24

nj OTTO E.-The subscriber having made change
~ in his business by taking partner would hereby
give notice that all accounts due him must be settled i'm
medlatelyA A. PEASLEE.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-01-24

"2grte5sSster, Sc. Jan. %, 1866
"a LEXANDER H. BULLOCK, Esquire, Commissioner
N o. insolvency, within and for the County Of Wor-
et has ts day Issued warrant against the Estate Of
JUN theMhb Of Upton in said County Boot-naker
Insolyent Debtors and the payment Of any debts or
lhe dghyey o. any property belonging to the said Inso
vent DeDor 70, hm or for his use and the transfer Of
any property by him, is forbidden by law VI
The first meeting Of The cfednrs Of he said irsoi,
debtors vii be held at Cur, Of Insolvency N the ocs
Of ths sai1 Commssoner, In Worcester In said Couty
or the nth dayot February next az te, oooek In ~
frnoon for the proof Of debts, and the choice Of an
Assignee or Assighees -
j.. DAY, Dep. Sheriff,
ianf4 d3tGWlt Messenger.
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The Republican, Club will meet every SAT
URDAY Evening at the Head Quarters. general at.
enhance of all Republicans is requested.
d22 diff
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ApPLNS! APPLES.!

Draper s. Clark have just received and have for
ale one hundred fed Hogs, extra size. dS1 diff
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MISUNDERSTANDING Boston & Eastern Ex
press Co have removed their office to 1870 Main street.
Brinley Block, nearly opposite American House.
AMI DIFF
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DIR. sTEARNs
Dentist has removed his Office and residence to No Wsl
nut greet, Worcester.
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AND ORIGINAL

AND ORIGINAL
LANCASHIRE BELL.RJNGERSl
On their return from highly successful tour South will
appear
FOB TWO EVENINGS, ONLY, AT THE
CITY HALL. WORCESTER,
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY EVENINGS,
Jan. 2sth and 30h and Wednesday P. Ma q o'clock
with the
&C ORIGINAL LANCASHIRE BELLS!
First introduced to an American People by 2. T. BAR
NUN, and played by the
CAMPANAL0GIANs, OR SWISS BELL-RINGERS,
With great success at Nibo's Garden, New York aud
Barnum's American Museum in N. Y, and Phila-
delphia. In addition to which,
MRS. WIN. PEAK,
Formerly of Seguins English Opera Troube in her cell
ebrated swiss Echo Song, sung by her only, with two
distinct Echoes !!
WILLIAM TX. PEAK, JR.,
The celebrated Pianist and Solo Hsrpis in
'''Y MISS FANNIE,
With her beautiful staff of 20 Bells played by her alone
original W it'll herself; and played by her only.
MIR. HENRY PEAK,
Who, at Ii years of age was the leading "Alo" Of Sc
gums English Opera Troupe, and who now possesses
qualled lritone Voice will appear in choice selec
lions from some of the principal operas.
MISS JULIA A. PEAK,
The accomplished Vocalist Solo Gaitarist and Hnpst.
MASTER EDDIE $. PEAK.
The great Musical Prodigy of the Day. only five years Of
age in three Billiards. written expressly for himself
The whole combined in new Programmed choice and
varied Selections Introducing during the Entertainments,
TWO COMPLETE SETS, OR CHIMES OF BELLS!
Very sweet toned and in perfect tune, payel by
artistic and graceful performers. Two eminent- Solo
uarpists, Guitarsts and Piauists, with the
ENTIRE TROUPE As V0CALISTSt
Manager aad Arranger. ...........WM PEAK, sR.
Musical Director. .................W II. PEAK, in.
Advertiser. .....................W B. BLAsDELL.
PRIcEs OF ADMIssoN-Tickets 26 cents Seats secured
and reserved without any extra charge. , No half
price in the evening. On Wednesday afternoon tickets
will be reduced to Is cets without distinction of age
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Those APPLES have arrived from Western New York
1900 barrels all of The best kinds and the condition
DRAPER & CLARE.
nil diff Washington Square.
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- FARM FOR SAbE.-situated 10 Auburn,
II! within five miles Of the City Hall 10 W orce ter.
Il continuing ihy-fye acres Of good Land, suitably
divided into moving, pasiuring lage and wood land.
THERE'S good two story House. Barn. Carriage ,house,
Wood Lot Of fifteen acres not connected with the farm
but which viii be sold with it. The whole will be dispt sed
of great bargain, and the terms Of payment will be
made very easy Apply at this Office the premises.
jan10 deep w4w C. GOES.
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DIR. A. ). HOWE.
No 40 Front Street.. Worcester
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lWE GLASSES We have SET good stock al 40
~ arllce which we retailing at less than Boson
Wholesale PRICES. II. GRIFFIN a 90.
Jan "a N
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-01-24

IDEAL ESTATE BROK ER.-0FFT0E
AS Corner Of Myrtle and SouthbridgcGts,
For sale, and payments LIBERAL fine COTTAGES and
modern built HOUSES, situated in all parts Of the civ
Also eligible BUILDING LOTS for sale cheap for cash.
build, if desred)
Farms in the country will sold exchanged for Houses
or ouseos in this city on the most reasonable terms
Persons il the country who are wishing to purchase
Real Estate in this city, will find for their interest TO
call at my Office. j3 dtf Al. EATON
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COMPREHENSIVE NOTFCE.-The sub
W scribers having formed oopartnershp under the
title of A. PEASLhE & co. would respectfully solicit
continuance of that patronage which has heretofore been
so literally bestowed the senior partner They win
continue to to keep hand Meats, Vegetables &C. the
best the market affords, which they will pose of cheap
for CASH A. rG&SLEE
g. MCFARLAND
Worcester Nav q 1855 ale
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SPECIAL NOTICE-

All persons having unsettled accounts with the sub
scrbers requested to give early attention to their pay
ment Every account is made up and must be paid
promptly, credit sill be given.
Jan. l, 1855. dawtf
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WorccsteF Shuttle Company
Manufacturers and Dealers in all kinds Of
COTTON AND 700 Il e SHUTTLESi
New Worcester, Mass.
diff RICHARDSON e. SWEET. +
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TEOUSE AOTs FOR SALE, on EXOHANUE
"a Il FOR OTHER PR0eERTY--A few House Lots will
be exchanged for small Farm Worcester, or for
Houses in the city.
Please address Box 334 Worcester P. o.
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g. FOR LE-situatgd in Mi6ury, gl55g.
#; about half way between Armory Village & a}Y&
LIZ Blamanville a Cottage House we-but ssd===
and nearly new, and half stories high 23x32 with
an 14xl6 containing wood-house and shoe makers
shop with 90 rods of land having about 40 young fruit
trees Of different kinds set thereon Also good well
of water Possession given the first of April Fer
further particulars inquire of the subscriber the prem
ses JOSEPH N JOSIIN
ian19 d3w&wII&
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90 Set.
dH|NOR ONLY SIS RENT!-A mic. Tenement
a. f1rooms at south end Of Benefit St oI7dtf

TENo LET-Tenements in alf parts of the city.-CaI
"A at No. Flagg's Building up stairs.
nl2 DIFF ADRIAN FLAGG.
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EAROVEDEECE AND WORCESTER
q RAILROAD CoMPANY-ANNUAL MEETING
The Annual Meeting Of the Stockholders of the Providence
and Woroerer Railroad Company will be held at Rail-
road Ha," in Providence r. l.. on MONDAY Febrlary
4h at 10 ocfock, A. NJ, for tie purpose Of choosing D
recors for the year ensuing and for the transaction of
such other business as may legally before them
Per order: JOHN R. BALOH CIerk
providence, Janusfy 49, 1895. din
MOTTO E~-The holders of the Capital Stock of
lS the "Proprietors Of the City Hotel in Worce ern
are hereby notified, tha agreeaby vote and order Of
the Directors Of said Corporation. the Annual meeting
Of said corporation will BIS holden the Hotel of said
Company in Worcester, called the Bay State House. on
Saturday the 10Th day of January instant at three O'clock
p NJ, for the following named purposes, namely:
Ito choose all ocers SAIL Corporation renuired
by law, or the Bylaws of che Company, to be chosen at
meeting of the Corporation.
ITO hear the report of the Directors, and of any
committee, and act any thing relative thereto
SO alter or amend the bylaws of the corporation
and act upon any other business that may lawfully be
transacted at any meeting Of the Cooperation and es-
pecialy TO make authorize confirm any contract in re-
latjon to the property of the Corporation
ALBERT T0LMAN,
Treasurer Of said Corporation.
Worcester, January I6. 1856 atnn
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esaA HOUSE FOR sALE.-The subscribe =
h,!. offers for sale valuable House and Lot, very
ea- pleasantly situated in the centre of North Brook
field. The house is arge nearly new, and in complete
repair containing IA rooms, aside from psntries and
presses; it is conyenientlg arrenged for one wo
three families or might be used for Boarding House,
which is much needed in the place.
An excellent well of durable water, and valuable
Fruit frees the place. The property will be sold low
and payments made easy Possession given the FIRST of
April next. THOMAS BOND
North Br0okfield. Dec. II 1855 DIFF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-02-19
United states Patent Office,

washington, Feb. 13. 1855.
I'M THE PETITION OF MICHAEL b by
" OFT, Of PHILADELPHIA, Pa PRAYING for the
extension OF patent granted to him for an i'm
provement In " Lamps for essential oils - for
seven years from the expiration Of said patent,
whlel takes place on the thirtieth day Of Nav,
1850. -''
1t Is ordered that the said petition be heard at
the Patent Once on Monday the 10Th day Of Nav
next, at II O'Clock m; and all persons are notified
to appear and show cause, II any they have, why
said petition ought not to be granted
Persons opposing the extension are required to
hle IN the Patent Of1ce their objections specially
SET forth In writing, at least twenty DAYS before
the day OF hearing; all testimony fled by either
party to be used at the said hearing must be taken
ana transmitted In accordance with the rules of
the ONCE, which VIII be furnished on application
The testimony in the case will be closed on the
eth day OF May, 1856; depositions and other pa
pers relied upon as testimony must be fled In the
once on or before the morning Of that day the ar
guments, II any, within ten days thereafter
ordered: also, that this notice be published in
the Union, Intelligence and Evening Star, Wash
ingten, ID. G.; Republican, Baltimore MARYLAND
Pennsylvanian, Philadelphia, Pa; and Journal
OF Commerce, New York, New York; once
a week for three successive weeks previous to the
18th day Of May next, the day Of hearing.
CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner Of Patents
=. S-Editors Of the above papers will please
copy, and send their bills to the Patent Ofhce
with paper containing this notice.
feb 14-law3w
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LAST ADMoNITIOSs TO A LAZY BoY.-A late
reverend clergyman, who was as we'll knewn
for his eccentricity as his talents, one day sent
his son, lazy lad, about twelve years Of age,
to catch his horse. The boy went sauntering
along, with an ear Of corn in one hand, and
the bride in the other; dragging the reins on
the ground.
Thomas ?" said his father, calling after
him in a solemn tone of voice-"come here.
Thomas; L want to say a word to you before
you 60"
The lad returned, and the parson proceeded !.
Z" You know, Thomas, have given Won
great deal of good counsel You know I've
taught you, before closing your eyes, always
to say, .
Now lay me down to sleep, &c ;"
besides good many other things in the vsv
OF exhortation and advice. But this is he
last opportunity / shall ever have of speaking
to you, and couldn't let il pass without Civ
log you my parting advice. Be q good boy,
Thomas, and always say that pretty prayer
when you are going TO sleep. 1 fear shall
never see you again.
As he said this in a very grave and solemn
manner, the poor boy began to be frightened,
and burst into tears with this exclamation
You'll never see me again, pa" I'd
MOTOR I shall DIE before yoH gst back
4ctth tie horse"' .. 4.
This quickened Thomss's ideas and eath-
eripg up the bridle-reins, he ran and caught
the horse sooner than he had ever done before.