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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-11-26

9sOIV U JIdpEI q OIdTki NTOnI cLrttt.
EDWIN DRAPER,
VIM. o. oHRIsTY, AsSlshee'
Worcester, Nov. a. 1851 n14 DIFF
ArmOid's GlObuIes and VisaI Fluid. -Fol
sale, wholesale and retail, by
J. Q. HILL, Druggist and Apothecary,
mya dtf Mechanics Hall Block.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-11-26

EICES1ER ACADEMY. - The WIvrTs
- TERN VIII commence on THURSDAY, Des lOth. and
continue IL weeks There are good accommod ations
Tor boarding both ung ladies and young nenternen
Assistance Is given TO students hitting Tor C5ege gba
have the ministry in view For further pformato, "a
dress 4. u. WAsHBURN, Principal or J1ssph 4 nsn
ny, during vacation, from Nov 25th 10 Dee I1,h N'
n29 wSttS9v ir'' OF tfA1's
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-04-23
Gommfrfial.
PORT or OTTUMWA.

The Badger State went above Saturday
night, and returned Monday morning.
The Clara Hire reached our levee about
dark last evening, coming up the rapids with
all ease. She brorght a large amount OF
freight for Warden & Co., Devin & Bro,
Miiigan & Bro, Adler & Feline man, Charles
Lawrence, w. r. Eimcndorf and others, and
steamboilers for A. D. Whipple. also freight
for Blakesbulg, Dahlonega, and other surroun-
ding towns. yis @ &as ~
The Alice and Col. Morgan were on the
rapids Just below the city borHd up, as we
went to press last evening.
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- good looking friend Of Ours. who

, CT A good looking friend Of Ours, who Is
on his side of Forty, thongh somewhat boarv-
headed, while absent from the city few days
used Prof Woods Hair Restorative, aud on
bis return called to SEE bis ladylove. but was
surprised and amused 30 find she did not re-
eognize him, and Immediately determined to
pass for a cousin OF himsels; but was eventual
iy chagrinen TO find he was supplanting his
f rmer self in the affections of the lady which
caused him to make himself known; but the
lady still says that she likes the counterfeit
better than the original and insists tina! he con-
time If hecessary)to nse the Hair Restcra-
live. To be had u la Market street. 81.
Louis Morning Herald
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The subscriber respectfully announces that he has
just opened the above establishment In the
nev building OF Henry w. Starr, ESQ.
Third ST., next north Of the Barret House, (not In It.
49,, nn I-, Iowa !,
IL BOOKS AND STATIONERY ever brought west
ofthc Mississippi River.
wants OF schools and libraries OF every grade and
ders OF every age, class and taste fine stationery Of
every Kind paper blank books, Aesof the very best
years in the book-selling and Publishing business in
eastern cities extensive acquaintance and favorable
arrangements with the largest Publishing Houses war
rants the subscriber in saying he give satisfaction
in this department. Sc III
Piano Fartes Which for beauty and pow
oftone, and elegance Of hnish challenge comparison
with any in the United States. The connection Of the
subscriber with the Mandatory where these instru
enis are MARI enables ; him to give full guarantee
ded. 50
tory Of ieo A. Prince Co.. which Of itself Is sucient
guarantee Of their excellence a E$f4s 81
Musical Instruments. Including Guitars,
violins. Flutes, Claironets, vioncelos, Accordsons
Music Boxes &c. &C. Also, Violin strings and Masieai
Sheet Music Embracing the latest and
most popular publications, well the productions
4 Of Standard Classical Authors. "a Rses
,soia nsd sisycr watches aud Chains.
Which have been purchased, and will be sold at much
less than the usual price, and every article win prove
Hats and Caps -Comprising a fne assor,-
ment Of Soft Hats aud Silk Plush and Cloth Caps
which win be sold at Wholesale Retail lower pr
ees than At any other House 10 sie State. s4xs
Fancy Goods --C Consisting Of Gold Pens and
Pencils Pocket Books, Port Monaes; Hair Brushes and
! Combs Ladies Retcuies, Razors, Strops Soaps Rain
Of 1000 Flowers, Lyons kathairon, Boglss Hyperian
'TaE cELEsrlNA--rhe la.es. and bss. collection Of
Church Music, by v. u Taylor, prics u co. T~yiors
Choru,es, &C., for Sacred Music societies. advanced
Glasses Choirs, price 81, Is The concordia, coli
hand and will be forwarded by mail, postage paid,
| to any person renting the above namedprices.
! H0ME0PATHY.-The subscriber Is Agent for Prof
Humphreys Specific Homeopathic Medicines, which
are especially adapted to family use--pFics Of case
cotaning 10 boxes. with Manual, $9,00 Alsc, Homo
pathic books for domestic use. always on hand u IA
Friends, acquaintances and strangers, enc and all,
invited to call and examine my stock they will
cordially welcomed, even though they may not wish
1 10 purchase. A. se
a Burlington, JaM 1857 II. 81. HAWLEY,
noi&0m La&e Of Utica, MI
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special Notices.


This valuable medicine combines the nee
essary qualities to entitle it to public favor
Long experience furnishes ample testimony
iha' as a Imminent adapted to meet the wants
anG emergencies of all classes, "Merchanrs
Garglng OIL in its appropriateness TO both
man and beast, fncrits the approbaiion with
which it is received. Possessing in ahigh de-
gree the properties Of an anodyne and restor-
alive. it.bas wonderful influence over many
painful diseases. Its great efficacy 10 heal is
attributable 10 the chemical combination Of
the choice ingredients of Which it IS com
posed
w. r.. EImendOrf is the authorized
agent for the sale OF this medicine at this
place. Sold also by druggists and merchants
assaIiy in the vicinity. Wholesale by medi-
cine dealers in all large towns. h39.
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Mons NEws.--Wc still hear wells Pee
torai Syrup highly extolled, for the cure Of
Coughs. Colds. Bronchitis Influenza. Con-
Sumption. sc. Don't neglect your disease toe
bong. "procrastination is the thief OF times
II your Lungs are sore or there is any irritation
USE this medicine. It heals and sco'hs the
Lungs and removes all inflammation. Remem-
Der the name: "Wells' Pectoral Syrry OF
Wild Cherry.v F. NJ. Wells Almanac foI
1851, they are boft useful and amusing. Sold
in Ottnrnwa bye. Lawrence, in Eddyvilles BY
Dunlap & Forsha.
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Why is il there is so .mnch CONSUMPTION in
the country? Because in this fast and fortune
making age health is too often considered of
secondary consequence. A colds neglected,
Trusting 10 the strength Of a good constitution
10 work il OF. A cough is The result and in
cipisnt Consumption stea.. nnon you. Had you
comnenc sd with that excellent expectorant.
Dr. Hall's Bslsam for the Lungs, Won wonld
have been in the enjoyment OF good health
Call upon the authorized as INT and get free
Almanac. 1880 90 -
Fer sale in Ottumwa by w. r. Elmendorf
and by agents. in every town in ihecounty.
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AZ wApEILo BEEr.-

A. wAPELLo BEEF.-Friend Brown. our
lily butcher, yesterday slaughtered steer
refs hing about eighteen hundred pounds gross,
u, as fat could wellbe. Fortunate were those
| no sscured : cut th-refrom. Perhans it is
d. yet too late. BY the way, we are gratifed
-ith the way friend Brown caters in his line
the community. He understands his bu-
horoaghly, and no day or part Of a
srs when anything in the mea. lie
mot be had at his market. Such an ,nsti-
zion is public blessing. and We are glad to
.,formsd tbst it 70 rsceiving suct encour-
mt Is TO secure it, pefmanrncy.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-04-23

|THE CoLp WEArHEa, Of The present spring
|reatens to be attended with serious conse-
.nces il It continues much longer, at least
stock, The hay las been exhausted for
ne time, and cora y becoming scarce. We
ar Of sections where both hay and corn have
en- entirely exhausted compelling farmers
resort to browsing. TO preserve the lises Of
e animals. The eighty developed buds at
iis time, must furnish : poor apology for
5oc, but il 10 the only alternative. 1t will be
q best, several weeks yet before grass car
ow sufficiently to do much good.
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Goa. LANp,-- An active demand exists a

Coat LANps.--An active demand exists al
resent, for coal lands in this vicinity and we
earn Of several sales within the few past days
ID good fsurss. One gentleman from Bur-
sngton purchased tract near town the pres.
Snt week in contemplation Of boundary
ere the present season. DR.. A. ID. Wood.
will be seen, by reference TO our advertising
olumns, has . valuable tract Of coal lands
Or sale. The attention Of purchasers is solic.
" ,oA sse,s
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I. N. RooERs e. CO., nave recently o.ened
. heavy stock of groceries in Gov. Crimes
new block, Main street, Burlington, which
hey offer at wholesale. We were favcrabiy
impressed with this firm and their facilities for
meeting, the demands of the Western trade in
This important line. See for the prese theis
lard, and q more extended notice in week or
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JUST TILE THING
u FOR IOWA.

yUysNE subscriber would respectfully inform the
il people Of Wapello county that he has purchased
the exclusive right Of applying
VESTS PATENr GAEvaNIC
CEMENT FOR ROOFING
In this County he is prepared and Intends TO keep
CONSTANTLY on hand materials for the above roofing %
as 10 able to ill contracts few days notice
This roofing has been In and Its superior qualities
tested for the last fifteen years, and responsible and
practical men who have had the sane applied 70 their
buildings have volunteered their testmcnia stat
INK that they perfectly satisfied that Is fire and
water proof Of great durability. See hand Bills &c.
No one need be In the dark about H. letters may be
addressed 70 the undersigned az Oteumwa, Iowa. care
Of Dr. J. Williamson, u. Y. COPELAND, Proprietor
no iQ-6m sf ~a.f 81
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CLARK & sEELEy, successors to Clarl

CLARK g. SEELEY, successors to Clark,
sss!nnt l. Co., deal exclusively at whole-
Z foreign and domestic dry goods, &C.,
ssfeet, between Jefferson and Valley,
5ur4ng.sn. This Is, we believe. the heavi st,
I not the only exclusively Wholesale dry goods
Use in the city. The heavy stock kept on
by Messrs 9. & s., together with Their
ample capital and weli-known ex-
Es, will insure them many customers
.rom this portion OF the State.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-04-23

REMovALs, CHIcAco.--Huntington, Wads-
worth T. Parks, and E r. Kellogg & Co.,
Chicago, have removed from South Water to
Lake street. Their cards, in another place,
will be found conformed TO that state of fact.
lDur friend, H. d. Faies, No. ID South Water
sstrss has associated with him in The boot,
fhoe, ard rubber business, Mr. J. N. Grou.,
xons ,ituting The firm of Fales s. Grout.
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Dissotu7foN -The firm OF S,iclter. Crcne
u Gibson, Of this city aud Barlington, twill
be seen by announcement in another column,
rs dissolved, Mr.. Gibson withdrawing In
view Of this fact, it will be seen that the .mer-
deantiis part Of the business Of the house in
this city will be closed out, to which end the
goods, = large and choice stocs, are offered at
Atost, See advertisement.
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II. c. HANDY, Jefferson street, between
water and Main, Burlington, is al extensive
lsaler At whole sale and retail, in everything
oming under the head OF furniture. Those
4bout furnishing houses will find at this es-
Enlistment everything they want, with quail
Nv and price 10 suit
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-04-23

OrruMwA CEMKrEay AssocIArros.-We
call the attention Of our readers to the notice
tof incorporation Of the Atw Cemetery AssocIa-
|tion, "a our issue OF to-day. The bye-laws ef
the Association are nearly completed by the
& ommittee appointed for that purpose, and on
he LIST Of May next the organization Of the
\ AssS station will be perfected BY the election
lpf Trustees. Persons DESTROYS Ct purchasing
bots, will do we'll to cali upon. Mr. browne,
lths secretary pro. tenn, and subscribe to the
capital Sock Of the company. Inls enterprise
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-04-23

No BuRIISeToN MAIL This important
rail has come up missing for two DAYS, depri-
ling us Of our late dispatches up to the time
4 going to press. What can the matter be!
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REIIGvOUS NOTICE.

Rev. J. T. RoBEnr will preach in the Court
House, on the ensuing Sabbath. in the morn
4he. Service to commence at IL o'clock.
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AssIoNeE's SALE.--The entire wholesale
X OF dry goods, at the stand OF Gowdy,
f. Lawrence, IS Sonth Water street,
Chicago, Is offered at prime cost, a rare chance
ior dealers. See advertisements
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O'BRANxoN & HoKoRE, CHICAGO. - See
the Spring, 1857, Circular. Of this house, in
another column. II will be found importan;
Ito hardware dealers.
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sSusAs.-Ths new sugar crop promises to
very large, and prices are probably destined
decline. Ths breadth Of ground put to
he is greater than ever before, and the plant
Thriving luxuriantly.
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RE A DY T. AZ Y
RI

~ u ~ IL - .
HEAVY FALL srOCky
T1UICIfASfsD with great care In the Lasterr
III cities and coming In (by raiiroadt TO Mt Pleas
anti and opening from day day. Having led or ~
reducing the prices of goods to the Ready Pay sfeo
ard, we are not To he undersold by any 50 bait only
excepted, Ne we never see them.
Filling up our store rooms nine,y-six feet IN depth
we cannot enter into details Of Stock bat ui0 te
Div GooDswe cer Broad s CLOTH freres .l4l,ed
black, blue, and brown; heavy plain sad fancy tea
yer cloth, kerseyes, &C. All wool cass.Tneres. a.!
styles, 6ue doe-skins, plain and fancy sattinets,
hon cassneres, tseeds Ky. jeans, cords. "A shaker
Daniels, wool and Canton do, sll eeiors and quail
ties, shifting stripes hickory, checks, drills, gins
hams, chamlrays, diapers, &C; new styles priGts--
rich variety and fast colors. =.
BROWN G0oDS-sheetiass. shrtinrs, &c, broad hal
bieached and unoieaehed ~ to VI ana 81. from Z
la cts upwards. Bags, tagring, drills, csnsbulgs
&C, &e,-the greatest variety ktit III Ottun,ra.
RICH DRESS GooDs-Iisavy biscl silks, Fall plaid
do, satin stripe popins satin stripe wosl Dr;sinss
plan, do; newest styles printed do; Ilsnitpn's
Manchesier's aud French, bought directly q om III.
porters and agents and sold low.
Phils delphis Observation-Disclosures aud Cut fsi
Superior TO "siop work" A great variety and a,
fair prices. Fine shrts, nndershirt. drawers, fuI
and buck quantities. gloves, mi.ens, hosiery, carpet
sschs, satchels, unbfeilss, cvereoat.
EfAsxkrs-Coeheees. brown, blue horse. et =.
sCifrsrs--Se n!tfan, tapestry. hemp, &c.
FAsHoSABIE falI q Wisrxk SHA wLs--Nany ncw
styles at Low figures.
BosSSrs-A large stock from Thos. Whites celebrated
factory, all The newest styles.
FASCY Go0DS--In great variety. ~ z
HArs CArs--Greatcst variety In the town. Prices
and tyles TO suit rybuiy.
Doors sHoEs-In great variety and from the Ses,
manufacturers. w
BunDsHs HAABwanr--Loeks, Latches, Butts, &c.
CARrsSIEK's TooLs--fn great variety. Planes OF al
styies, bought directly from " Ohio Tool Co."
CoOPERs TeoLs--E Extra @. &. from same Co.
SBttr HsRDw ARKAsD crrisRY--A great variety
SHIsBERGERs 1RoS--In great quantity ali shapes ant
sizes at Keokrk prices and carriage.
SwEpEs IknS--Saii rods IS and 80 pound bundles
Cast steel, spring steel American and En- gsh His
ter, &c. Swede's iron horse nails %. horse mails
wrought nails, iron axes, wagon boxes, &C.
BxLxosr" NAfLs-.By keg or retail.
Window Glass, Sash, Putty, Paints.
Gilss 6c. 40 III
W. ~ NH 8E HDA
Ali the time, at tho highest Market Rates
shingles (part cash paid) FAN wheat beans fayse-d
honey butter rye Jeans eggs rags, feathers Beeswax
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,CrAax's DETEcrEa.-St. Loaia Mo.
Dusbly, 81 GOA year.
This y the Standard DstectSs, always
.rr,ts and issued With regularity. Our
,aks are due Mr. C!axk for tie April No.
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sHRUBBERY, sc
REMOVAL.

II have the pleasure Of announcing 20 all my old
u friends and customers that have removed my
stock of DruSs &c. nto the rear Of brick bulds
ing on the corner Of Front sud where am
prepared at all times 10 supply customers OIL orders
for any articles In my line at prices that cannot but
live satisfaction.
Those who ars vet indebted 10 me, BY mote or beck
account, Win please make payment immediately, -
going East N few days must have the money that
II my due.
Mar f2-no1f-W JOHN rUMR0Y.
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I6e1t anu 5alsrsllamesus

NWe,c 1.-The attention Of our FREUD of
the Commercial DIP the river to the fact that
we din-d again At the Curlsw, on "Wednesday
Of this week ara that we Jared snmp'uously
and ale great deai'of Oyster Soup, TaIke,
venisont md she other choice disaes served
up II that EAspblishmept by our hosts, Messrs.
sticher 4 Go. on the occasion. BY the way.
where igths Commercial II has DOT glst-
dened os<Is5ss Tor many day.
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6ooK AxpiIoD PrsNrlNo.--We ARE receive
ing irons L; Corse & Son, Darlington, and
! hon ChkKp, very general assortment of
spspers, easss and materials which viii ena-
bic us TO execute greater variety, and SUI
perior qasiity Of work j., our line than ever
heretofore. Orders solicited.
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~ X-1kI - ~ @~0
All the time, at tho highest Market Rates
shingles (part cash paid) Fall wheat, beans fayse-d
honey butter rye Jeans eggs rags feathers Beeswax
Re re
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! WESTERN ROCK, MUSIC
eau AND ~
HA" sE0DKR NC

The subscriber respectfully announces that he has
just opened the above establishment In the
nev building Of Henry W. Starr, Esq
Third ST. next north Of the Barret House, mot In IT,
As hurlIngt TON, Iowa.
IN Is stock consists Of the largest assortment of
BOOKS AND STATIONERY ever brought west
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VpARE CHANCE Tor INvEsTMnNT

The Subscribers offer for aaie their stock Of Boots and
Hhoea Mixtures and Of store. now occupied By them
The location, mo. American House Black being supe
tom la lHN alH HeH sN sata b .ssu
The above Ii offered for sale AZ The subscribers wish 10
i've their whole attention at which they
have been engaged IL connec ion with the stole for lie
last year. ,lasu a.ts CUMMINGS HUDSON.
Worcester, Marcel ., 1851 az mhct
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Alao, at 10 o,elock a. M. the folIorinr

2 K Q a I 4 r o p f RTY,
Ons SIX octave Piano. Of very superior tone and nish
l Piano stool Center Table and Cover, Solar Lgmp
Looking Glasses, Clocks, parlor and cook Stove.
Bedsteads, Mattress, Tables, Flat Irons, dozen
Ohars, 3 Rockers, orockery, Tin and Wooden ware 9
Lamps, Thermometer, Wash Tubs, Clothes Basket
and Clothes Line, Bird Cages saw and Horse, j
Siothes Horse, Gardening Tools, lot Lumber Carpets
Curtains. Books Pictures and Frames Pistoland apps.
Tatus, Writing Table, 10 feet long -
JOHN WARDEN, Administrator
Worcester February &c. 1857 dts mill
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ReaL @stote.

o. TO BOOT MANUFACTURE RS,
k4i;; AND OTHERS. The subscriber has FnR SALE
in one Of the best localities near the Western Rail-
road Depot, large and strong building
suitable for manufacturing purposes The building Is 90
by 40 feet giving 1000 feet Of floor surface besdes
Egh studded basement The lot contains about 1000 feet
OF land and corner lot; In the basement is an abun
dan never failing spring Of the best water The prce Ia
such as to make the interest less than one third what Inc
same room could be rented for. Ell "a b Y II
Also in the North part Of the city near the Nashua
Railroad he has for sale large UNFINISHED BUILDING
OF the size Of the above, with from one to three acres Of
land adjoining. The building could be atted for manu-
featuring purposes at small expense and will be sold
cheap orleased for term of years, at low rate %
Apply between and 2 p, NJ corner Of Chestnut and
walnut streets, to D. s. MESSENGER.
milo
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by Dr. id.'s great Improvement in Med
sne patients mt put to the trouble and expense of
visiting HIM it is only necessary to state their Name Age
Occupation, time sick, where disease is pain and
Ehere Hnmors or not, Cough tight otherwise matter
raised, appetite sleep, strength of bowels; these
particulars are all that is requisite to know, which, with
an enclosed Six Dollars DR.. Marshall directed to the
Bay State House. Worcester will give the Patient by
tnrn of Express Medcoes for one month"; an Inhaler to
use them in, together with full written directions.
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nN THE K AILROA ID 1.-THE LOT or
W LAND lying the West side Of the Worcester and
Nashua Railroad extending from Garden Street about ono
Thousand feet on the road, and from eighty 70 one hun
dred feet wide 1t suitable for Lumber or Stone Yard
VIII be sold at bargain leased for term OF years
On application to D s. MESSENGER
roh5 deodiRIm 1i07 -