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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-04-22

The Turkish soldier marches to meet the
Toe with the same nonchalance as he
smokes his pipe. Heis taught from his birth
that the moment Of his death is fixed, and
that a whole charge of artillery aimed at
his heart would miss hun, if destiny bad
decreed his time not come. He is taught
also that he will GO suaightway TO Para
disc the moment OF his death. With both
these ideas, he is SO fully impressed, that
no danger moves him, and he lies on his
death bed as calmly as on bed for sleep.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-04-22

AZ party, one evening, bachelor
made the astounding assertion that every
lady in the room made practice of TAX
ing off her left stocking last. One half
denied the fact; the others declared that
II 1t was so lie had no right TO know it,
and with one voice they pronounced him
"no gentleman" He was so buifeted >
that he was glad of an opportunity to
give the following explanation: (which.
ever stocking lady takes off first, the
other is necessarily left, which must of
course be taken off last"
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-04-22

CLAY STILL GRANNY."-A bov got his
fathers gun, loaded it, but was afraid TO
FIRE; he, however, liked the fun of loading,
and so he put in another charge, but was
still afraid to fire. lie kept on charging,
without firing, until he had got six charg.
es in tie old piece. His grandmother,
learning his temerity, reprovsd him, and
grasping the old continental, discharged
it. The recoil was tremendous, throwing
tho old lady on her back She promptly
struggled to regain her feet, bot the boy
cried out, Lay still, Granny--lhere are
five more charges TO go of yet"
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-04-22

"How do you feel with such shock
ing coat on :" said a young clerk of NOR q
pretenslons than brains, one morning.
Il feel" said old Roger, looking at him
steadily, with one eye half closed, as il
taking aim at his victcn, 81 feel, Young
man, as If had coat on which has
been paid for-a luxury of feeling which
think you will never experience.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-04-22

BOLD ExPERIMENT-The editor of
tho Woonsocket Patriot makes merry over
the mistake OF an old Shanghai hen of
his, that has been setting" for FIVE weeks
upon t'9o round stones and a piece otbricki
" Her anxiety" quoth he, "is no great.
er than ours to know what she will hatch.
If it proves brick yard, th at hen is not
for sale"
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-04-22
5eltrt Heetry.
MOTHER.

Oh, mother, get my bonnet do,
iwant to 90 and play;
And hurry mother, tie my shoe,
Or sis will run away.
Oh, mother, do unite this string,
Its in hateful knot;
And tell me where put my sling,
really have forgot.
Mother, see here, my dress is loose
wish you'd hook it up;
Oh dear, want drink so bad,
NJ take me down the cup.
Mother, want long, strong string,
To make my kight fly high
Give me more paper for the tail,
I'll make it reach the sky.
I've cut my finger. mother, oh,
D. tic a rag upon it
And mother, here. do sew this string
Again upon my bonnet.
And mother, sew this button on
My pants, see how they look
And mother, wont you Satch t"oSe leaves
Into my speling-book
Oh mother, mother, COMP my ha'r,
And wash my face right clean;
The girls are all a~g"'ng 10 walk
To uiuht uuon the green
Tonight Jns' n1tcr school, you Know
The Mistress s"'d We might
And mother l must have some e"No
Oh mother pick these stitches mp
I've dropped h"'i score
ana see 'heteS one "'' 'd'e'e" uo"i'
Mother' "h're Is my jumping rope !
Mouer' "here Is my hat
hoIh'r' como he'P INC ou"u my mouse
inus "onr "s ho"'' anu u"s " u"y
"eSe "'''o '','"s' '"'""e
VI many ""Oo'V' ANXIOUS "e"''
Nnu u ''' ever "o"'.'N '"'
! u" '"'''' ,''''''e " "'''
"s ''s 1"'' ''"'
D"' 'e' ''''" '''''"T' f""'o '
Nv" ''"'" '"'
ii"" many '"""'' '"J f
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-04-22

AN lNsIuATIoN.-A late number oI an
Indiana paper annouced the deslruction
OF an editors hat; whereupon a neigh-
boring journal expresses the hope tbat
there were not many lives lost.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-04-22

Not long since youth older in wit
than years, after being catecbised concern.
ing the power Of God, replied, ana, |
think there's one thing God can't do.
"What is it Z" eagerly inquired the moth
er.
=" God cant make Bin Jones' mouth any
bigger without setting his ears back"
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-04-22

"lF you say another crooked word I'll
knock your brains out, J" raid a blacksmith
to his termagant wife, Rams horns,
you dog" exclaimed bis hopeful help
mate, "Ram's horns, if die for it ~
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-04-22

90, how many scruples is there in
drachm 7" Don't know, zur." "WelI.
remember, there's eight" Eight pooh I
dad always takes hs without ao seyupEes."
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-20

The attention Of the citizens of Worcester and vicinity
IS respectfully called to the largest and best stock OF
housekeeping Goods, ever offered at Auction in Worces-
ter, commencing
Friday, the 18th day OF April at 10 A, M.
and p. M, and will continue at the same hours SAL
URDAY, and MONDAY, TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY
OF next week, to close of the ent stock if possible
~ hoods will be opened and arranged inspection
On Thursday afternoon at O'Clock when ali are
fully asked to call AMI examine the stock.
The following part OF the goods that will he sold.
Bleached and Brown Table Damask by the ward extra
goods 200 White satin Damask Table Cloths from To 2o
Quarters in size of them this finest goods imported
800 Brown Damask do. do, so Dozen Damask Napkins
100 dozen Hnckabuck and other Towels best goods i'm
ported nckabucks, Crashes and Diapers by the piece
Birds Eye Diapers very fine goods, leo pieces superne
and medium Linens for ronngs 20 ps heavy hand spun
shir ngs, ezra fine goods Linen Sheengs 10 II and IL
qnarters in width, Pillow Case Linens Of different widths
20 doz Doyes, $50 doz Ladies' and Cents Linen Hand
kerchies superhne and medium qualities French Eng
ish and American quilE, few Turkish Quilts an entre
y new article, with Toilet Covers to match 10 ps very
rich Irish PopD, Black Silks Is rich Embroidered Crane
shaWlr 90 ps. mouselin DeLanes 20 ps Valenc. pop.
Inns, Alpaca, Gents Wooden Under Shirts and Drawers
White all Wool Fannes, with great many other goods
not possible to enumerete in this advertisement
Goods will be sold in quantities to suit purchasers and
every article answer the description given at the time Of
sale.
This will be found the hest opportunity ever offered In
TINS market to purchase pure Linens and free from ali
mixtures. "a w VAIL
ap16 dit
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Il r. Il Q $ $ E LIS
Patent RaastHc Roofing (!

We have bought the right of making and vending Rus
ses patent Roofing in the counties OF Worcester Nor
folk aud Suffolk We now offer to the public the best sub
stItue for Metal Slate Roofing that ever was offered
before. cheaper and more durable Roofing clnnot be
found Perfectly fire proof and endures the severity of
summers heat and Winer'e cold, without melting or
cracking This Roofing be put on with perfect safe
y over boards plank tin shingles steep or fat roofs
Il cemens itself to the roof laid there is no
danger of its being blown Off The best Judges who have
it ia use think it will last from twenty to thirty years
without repairs, for samples of which, refer to
u. MOODY, Agent of B. Il W. R. Il.
s. HARRINGTON, Worcester.
I. P. CLARK, North Brookfeld.
G + ALLEN, Millbury.
HENRY GRAY, Supt of Western r. R., Springfield
All that have LeGky Roofs in want Of new Roofing
VIII do well to call and examine specimens of the above
named individuals who have our Roofing in use
Post Office address, SAXBY, JOHNSON & co,
apl6 dom Swans Hotel Worcester
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
A L L H A L'! !
Something for the Million!
PROF. WOODS
HAIR RESTORATIVE.

WE CALL THE ATTENTION OF ALL, OLD AND
Young to this wonderful preparation which turns back
TO its original color ay hair-coYers the head of the
bald with luxuriaRt growth-remOves the dandruf,
itching, and all cutane0us eruptons-causes a continual
low OF the natural fluids; and hence, if used regu
lar dressing 8or the hair will preserve its color, and keep
1t rom falling to an extreme old age, in all its natural
beauty We call then, upon the bald the gray, is
eased IN scalp to use it; and SURELY tie young will NOS
as they value the flowing locks, the wching curl ever
ne without it. Its praise is upon the tongue Of thou
sands.
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JHAs. WHITNEY.

New York Oct. 2, 1890.
PROF.. 0. ]. WOOD-Dear Sir: After reading the
advertisement in of the New York journals, of your
celebrated Hair Restorative, procured half pint bot
tie and was III pleased with that continued to
use it for two months aud satisfied it is decidedly the
bet preparation before the public. It removed
hll the dandruf and unpleasant itching from the scalp,
and has restored my hair naturally and have doubt,
permanently so,
any doubt Of its reforming all that is claimed it.
MISS FEEKS, 26h Greenwich Ay.
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DIPLO VI A w A r ID e ID !!
DR.. CLA6KG'o

Celebrated Sherry Wine Biffers,
BY the Massachusetts, Charitable Mechanics Association
their Fair held in Boston, Sept, 1857
Warranted made of Dock Root, Sarsapara DaGdelion,
Wild Cherry, Prckey Ash Rhubarb Thoroughbred Win
tergrean, &c. Warranted to Bilious complaints
weak stomach loss Of appetite, dyspepsia, piles cosve
and humors they renew, restore foriy and build
up the system, very pleasant take and sold the
low price Of Csc pint, 42e qt OTIS. 75c, cts 1926
Sold in worcester by JAS. GREEN aud N. H. AN
DREWS Main street, and dealers throughout city and
country generally. d9mS aD2
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Sac o. ulinois- carlisle. Inn

State OF Illinois, Carlisle, June 81 1855.
have used Professor Woods Hair Restorative, and
haye admired its wonderful effect My hair was becoming
as thought prematurey gray but by he "restoraive,"
1t has resumed its original color and have doubt per-
manently So SIDNEY BREEsE
Ex-senator Juitgd States.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-20

Office of the Pennsylvania Goa Co., )

Office of the Pennsylvania Goa Co. )
Corner of Broadway and Wall streets,
NEw YoRK, April 4th, 1857.
At the prices named below, this Company is now pre-.
paredto receive orders for its superior Anthracite Coal
on the terms and conditions of circular of this date
which Fi be furnished application at the Company's
office, OF by letter This offer is not made for any
definite period The right being reserUsd to advance
Prices at any time, a0here contracts haUe NOT been
made.
Prices for Pittston Coal delivered on board OF vessels
at Port Ewen during the period of Canal navigation in
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Watertonn. Mas. MaY /. 1g55.

WATERFOWL, Mass, May /. 1855.
PROF. o. J. WOODLANDS to attest the virtues
and magic powers of your Hair Restorative. Three
months since being exceedingly gray, purchased and
soon commenced use, bottles; and it began to
tell restoring the silver locks their native COLOR and
the hair which before dry and harsh and falling of,
now become soft and glossy, and it ceased falling. the
dandrn Disappeared and the scalp lost all the disagree
able ichng annoying before and now not only look
but feel young again.
Respectfully yours, etc. CHAs. WHITNEY.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-20

have used Professor O. J Woods Hair Restorative
and have admired its wonderful effects Il restored my
hairwhere it had fallen OF; it the head and rem.
ders the hair soft and smnoh-much more 20 than OIL
Louisville, Nov. l, 1850 MARY 4. ATKINSON.
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DIED.

In this city, 10TH Miss Catharne Mayo o5 one of the
Oldest il not tne Oldest inhabilant of the city.
In Springfield, 17th Capt Daniel Dsmond 81; 12tb Of
consumption, franklin Denond, a. bo.h formerly Of Rut-
land Mass
In Milford, 18th, Hrs. Lucy W, wife of Mr. Leander
W. Rayren, 80 yrs mos; lth Celia Dark. SO; 9Th,
john oConnel, 90; 10Th, William Hemphii yrs. 1t
months.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-20

Worcester Water Cure, open Summer and
Winter Electro Chemical Baths used in cases.
Office hours from P. NJ. Out door practice attended
to as heretofore. For terms &C., address
mch7 d&wtf ROGERS, MD.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-20

Mrss Sc Good win, an experienced and success
lu midwife holds herself in readiness day and night
t. attend to the duties NJ her profession Residence II
Austin street. dtf oct21
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-20
By E. B. LAMsoN, Auctioneer,
MAST BROOKFIELD BRICK WORKS.

81 MACHINERY SC, at Auction.
Will be sold at Public Auction, on the 32d day Of Aur
Instant at II O'clock NJ the premises near Inc Depot
in East Brookfed, Mass the entire works Of the Wor
ceser County Brick manufacturing company Consisting
OF Ten Acres Of Clay, of the best quality extensive
and convenient Buildings thereon superior Engine
oO horse power, one Of Mower Woodworths Brick Ma
chimes, 100000 Face Brick, 800 cords of Wood
Horse Carts Wheelbarrows and VARIETY Of small tooz
sale positive and conditions easy, and made known at
time and place of sale. For further particulars inouir
of j. r. CLARKE No < ttsrnSs T,.f,s.t -iAS
Worcester, April Is, 1857 dawtf
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SPECIAL NOTICR.

American Telegraph Company
Office, General Express Office, Lincoln House Block,
Worcester.
TARIFF REDUCED.-0n and after April 1st tariff
from Worcester to Westdeld Chester Factories PittsHed
and Chatham N. Y, rs cents for 10 words each add
tlonal word cents
From Worcester to Albany and Troy, 40 cents for 10
words; each additionalword cents.
A. A. L0VETT, Supt.,
New York, Boston and Albany district.
Springfield, Mass March 81, 1857. diff app
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-20

H R o PA HIST
VIII meet his office patients here after from to and
to p. No. 6 Walnut St
Worcester. Nav %. 1855 d
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-20

DR.. DUPONC0s GOLDEN MONTHLY PILLS FOR
FEMALES The combination of ingredients in Dr.. Du
poncos Golden Pills, perfectly harm less They have
been used in the private practice of old DR.. Dupon
CO. for 80 years. and thousands of ladies can ties
tify to their great and neveraiing success in almost
every In correcting Irregularities relieving pain
full and distressing menstTuatioD, particularly the
change Of life. From five to ten Pills will cure that
yet dreadful disease the Whites Nearly every
lady in the land suffers from that complaint The above
Pill has permanently cured thousands and will cure you
If you them They harm you-on the contrary
they all distractions restore nature to its proper
chnne and inyigorate the whole system. Ladies whose
health will not permit increase of family will find
these Pills preventative, For particulars see di
rectons the box. Price $and will be ladies
conddentiay, by mail by enclosing 81 to either of the
following general agents fr Worcester, GEO r, SPURR
20l Main stre Ct JAMES GREEN III Ainstreet DAVID
SCOTT, 25l Main street. Of Mechsnc street; Also
by 7, Choate, Fchburg, G. Canrell Son, Danieson-
vile, Robert Geer, Norwich, Bach Son. Provide nee,
Weeks Potter, Boston, A. B. 4 D. Sands, New York
A. A. Eurdt, Clinton, Mass.
See the signature IUPoECo is on the Box none other
genuine. d1y mchI9
DR. Harris, Dentist, having associated with him
tef DR.. TRACY (who has been engaged with him for
he last five y9ars) hereafter the business will be con-
dueted st the old stand Of DR.. Harris, under the firm
July 1866 HARRIS & TRACY
The undersigned are making ARTIFICIAL TEETH
with the latest improvements in every STYLE and OF the
first quality.
They give special attention to the treatment of com
pficated diseases of the teeth and mouth.
From the great they have had in filling teeth
after The nerve has exposed they feel warranted
in assuring the public, that great number the trou
bome teeth condemned worthless can by their method
of treatment be restored to health and usefulness and
heir natural beauty.
chat have had teeth treated by their method
speak with great enthusiasm of the lasting benefits and
comforts derived from il.
All those wishing operations in Dentistry have
them performed in the most thorough and scientific
neT, at HARRIS h TBAOYs,
jyl DIFF 1853 Main st.
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g. F. CUSHN7AN.

TEACHER OF THE PIANO FORTE.
Room in connection with A. MARsH's Music Store
No. American House Block, Worcester.
o3
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REAL ESTATE.
R SEE FOURTR PAGE.

NEOs Il 8. CURTIS, REAL ESTATE
~ A1a BROKER. 1917 Main street.
0n hand for sale, Modern built and Cottage Houses.
Several valuable iarms one near the city
dwellings to exchange for farms.
1400 Acres Timber Land in st. Lawrence county N v
600 Acres Farming Land In Virginia.
Lots in different parts Of the city. tt6t
One superior Seraphine, very low. tne
apis dtf
FARMERS, LOOK AT THIS !-FoRTY
n Acres good Pasture Land, well fenced three mileat
from the City Hail. at SIS per acre. Frst come rss
tcrve." GEO 7. s. CURTIS,
apo d4w 1877 Main street, Union Block.
O. MUST BE SOLD.-9 acres Of land, with
iiI nearly new House, Barn and great variety OF
Fruit on it, situated Plantation street. between
ihe Boomingdale Road and Belmont street. along the
Boston and Worcester Railroad. Conditions given
'ult me buyer FRANCIS o. MIsNER.
aPAV ~r1f mtte diff
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Cure f0T MTNIM ROUX.

Toot6aohe. MENIM ROUA, Tontbacbe.
Minim Roux is for Toothache, il any thing
besides FoTeeps will effect it.
1t decided, speedy and efectuab It lis not only bet
trr but you get four times the quantity for the same
amount of money that you of any other toothache
preparations. fair trial will satisfy all of its supe
qualities and failing cure Prepared and sold
wholesale and retail by O. HILL Apothecary Meehan.
ics' Hall Worcester, Mass. dtMI fig
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-20

tbs. ABOVE PRICES ARE FOR CASH.
The Company WiH receiUe orders for Lump. NUT
and Pea Goat, on hand at Port EWsn to be deiivered
PRIOR to ne opening Of canal navigation az he aJoUe
opening rates.
Tne erraugements are now complete for supplying the
Nut and Chestnut Coal Of the improved sizes To those
who have not used Pittsjn Coal it may be proper to
state that it is superior for purposes and domestic
uses and for making iron for all of which it is extern
sivey used being pure white Anthracite burning free.
ly and without clinker.
The most comprehensive arrangements have been pro-
yided by the Company, in its Mines railroads, canal
boats and wharves to enable it to furnish, all times
regular and reliable supply at Port Ewen New York.
carefully cleaned and screened in canal boats and barges
o. 100 tons.
The Company's depot at Port Even affords extensive
whafves and safe and commodiOus barber fol- vessels
OF every draught during all weathers and the arrange
ments for shipping the Ca such to give prompt
dispatch to vessels arriving for cargos
The Company assures the public that the quality and
condition of its COAL und the arrangements for supplying
it, such the most complete satisfaction to
consumers.
Hale Remington, ESQ.,, of Fall River, is authorized as
Agent Of this Company to make sales Of its coal in the
Eastern States. GEORGE A. H0YT, Treasurer,
apl3 DIV
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ran ASSENGER'S MOTTO E.-WoRcEsTHH. IS
I'VE April IL 1851. Hon. ALEXANDER IL. Bull
LOCK- Judge OF Insolvency in and for thecouny Of Wor
cesier this day issued warrant against the Estate
Of nENKY ANsON ami CALEB MONEY, both lately OF
Uxb dge il said lty Of Worcester partners traders,
late doing business said Uxbrige, Insoyent Deblos
and the payment Of any dtDts and the delivery Of any
properly belonging to the said nsolvent debtors 10 them
or for their USE and the transfer Of aoy property BY
them are forbidden by law.
ms hst meeting Of the creditors Of the said nsOyent
debore VIII he held at the Court Of insolvency. be hold
en- ~ the lnsolvent Court Room, ia Worcester In said
county Of Worcester, on the ain day or NAV next al
elov4 O'Clock inthe forenoon the proof Of debts and
the choice OF an assignee or assgnees
TlOhAs ALDkIOH Deputy Sheriff,
ap20 Az Masssn.nr
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My stock is now complete. I have all nesirable sizes
and styles Of children's
PLAIN AND FANCY HOSE,
All sizes of plain and Embroidered GLOVES.
Ladies GaGnJets, ia KID, Silk and Lisle Thread
splendid line of Long and Short MoHAIR MITTS
from 75c to $500 per pr.
Real French Mohair Long Mitt5,
Some beauties for "a to 93c;
Snort French Mohsrir Mltts, from AZ to TO- all new
styles
Sizes Children's Mohair Mitts.
liSle Thread Mitts all sizes
Mems Socks every style and price.
Linen BOsoms great variety, Perfumery Porte Mon.
naies Reticules, Leather Bage Brushes &c, &C. in
endless variety. at HENRY o. CLARK's,
Hosiery, Skirt Parasos and Glove Store Clars Block
apis d6t&w2t
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Ground Plaster for Farmers Usc.-i'O
tons inst received nv DRAPER 4 CLARK,
AMI dawtf 81 and % Front street.
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o. II. TTLLOTSON,


ATTORNEY & COUNSELLOR At Law,
No. g. Briney Hall,
mh3l diff Worcester, Mass.