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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-30

CoURT OF COMMON PLEAs.-The civil term
of the Court of Common Pleas commenced its
session at Fitchburg on Tuesday, Judge Perkins
presiding:
First J1yy-Charles NJ. Bailey, Henry B.
Baldwin, Albert I. Bemis, Charles F. Blood,
James Chandler, Sibley Converse, A. F. Damon,
Alonzo Davis, Charles T. Fisher, D. II. Fitch,
NJ. Flagg, Joel Forbush.
Second Juyy.--Charles W. Freeland, Andrew
Gleason, Solyman Haywood, A. A. Jeraud S G..
Kimball L. Lamb, Jr., E. L. Marble, William
Newton, John B. Parker, Alanson Richardson,
Amos I. Stratton, c. r. Thompson.
The following are the cases marked for trial,
says the ReUille;
James N. Woodbury. VS.. ]. B. Proctor Wood
Bailey for plaintiff, Norcross & Snow for de-
PENDANT.
262o-Artemas Lee and others VS.. Johnson
Wheeler.
2624-Wanhn H. Bowker VS.. Addison NJ.
Sawyer.
3572-Edwin Carruth VS.. George Grassie.
3l46-Henry Dickinson VS.. Henry Kellogg.
377l-Bridget Donahue VS.. William Friday.
3777-Amos Norcross and others VS. Joseph
Cushing.
S99l-John J. Piper VS.. A. o. Brewster
3992-Ihaddeus Balloon and others VS.. Thomas
Drew.
3993-George E. Wait and others VS.. George
Z. Profit and others.
4OO7-Charles Brigham VS.. stillman Thomas
and others.
4OOS-Josiah B. Willard vs. Francis E. vii.
liams.
4Ol6-Lucas W. Partridge VS.. Rufus B. P.
Wheeler.
4Ol7-Lucas W. Partridge VS.. Rufus B. P.
Wheeler and another.
4O22-J. w. Allen and another VS.. Josiah B.
Willard.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-30

REPRESENTATIVES, NoMINATIoNs.-Ou friends
in the various Representative Districts, will con-
fer favor by informing US at the earliest mo-
ment, of the nominations for representatives in
their respective districts, that we may be thereby
enabled to lay them before the public.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-30

ARREST OF A BURGLAR. The tailor shop
of Richard R. Smith, in Lynn, was broken
open on the Goth inst. and several Velvet vest
patterns, one overcoat and pair at pants, all
of the value of $lOS, were stolen. A man
named William Joyce was arrested in Boston,
on Wednesday, on suspicion of having com
mitted the ROBBERY, and was brought before the
Police Court, where he was held in $4,000 for
his appearance for examination on the 9th of
November.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-30

Row IN WEBsTER.-Robert Sims of Fenner-
vile, says the Transcript, got into row with his
fellow boarders at one Daniel Corbett's, last
week, on which occasion knives and other dan
gerous weapons were used, seriously injur1ng
several persons. Daniel Corbett was fined So
and costs by Justice Tourtellot, and arrested and
fined second time for stealing the money to pay
his first fine with, and committed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-30

The voters favorable TO the election Of p Banks in
District No g. which is composed of the town Of Auburn
and Ward OF the city OF Worcester are requested to
meet at the City Hall in Worcester Saturday Even.
ing Oct. 31st, at O'clock for the purpose of nominat
ing candidate for Representative to the General Court
Per Order
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-30
SPECIAL NOTICES.

The greatest preservative Of beauty known to mod
science, is Professor Woods Hair Restorative and
Cosmetic. Among the most important features Of female
beauty luxurant head of hair and ine complex
on both Of which should be guarded sacred treasures
for either may be lost by neglect preserved by the
dom undertake, editorialy TO endorse what called
Hair Restoratives knowing full well that the great
majority of such preparations entirely worthless
Exceptions there are nevertheless and among these we
have hestaed to express conviction tat he
article known as woods Hair Restorative" is entitled
to proud pre- emineuce. This article has told iis own
story in numberless instances Of premGurey gray and
bald heads and the certificates in regard to its maginp
efficacy have been alike pumerous, unsolicited and EN-
phatic When Senators OF the United States and others
(of the highest standing socially and politically OPENLY
declare that Wood's Hair Restoratven is ALL and more
than ALL it pretends to be, cannot do Otherwise tba
believe them The article be had at all our Drugpists
See notice elsewhere -Raht0ay Republican.
Sold by all good Druggists d&W2w o9o
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-30

DR. DEWEY Como TO BosroN.-The Boston
Transcript states that the new South Society Of
that city Qste Rev. DR.. YOung's) has invited the
Rev orville Dewey, D. D., to become their pas.
tor, and be has accepted the call, and will enter
on bic duties on the hrst Sunday in Januory next.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-30

PoLTTIcAL.-The Councillor nominations are
now complete. The Banks men have nominated
four Of the present council, viz - Messrs
Eames, jerks, Train, and Wheaton; and the
Gardner men have adopted two, viz ;--Messrs.
Pike and Rowland. The latter party has also
nominated two of the Governors former council
lors, viz ;-Messrs. Peabody of Lowell and Den.
ny Of Barre.
Only twelve senatorial nominations are now
lacking to make the full complement of 100 can
didates, or three for each district. The Banks
men have nominated ten members of the last
Senate and six of the House the Gardner Amer
cans, four members Of the Senate and five of the
House. We have yet to hear of the first move
ment for straight Republican nomination for
councillor, senator, or any minor Office.
The friends of Hon. N. P. Banks in Roxbury
Morrill, of Maine, Lieut.. Gov. Benchley, and
Judge Thomas Russell.
Hon. N. P. Banks spoke at Marshfeld, We'd
nesday afternoon, at Plymouth in the evening,
and at Lawrence on Thursday evening.
We have good authority for stating that Gen.
Wilson, some time since, received letter from
Hon. Charles Sumner, in which a confident hope
is expressed Of Mr.. Banks's election. The letter
was written in August. The statement of the
Straight Republican to the contrary is an error.
Hon. George Ashmun and R. A. Chapman Of
Springfield, two of the ablest and most prominent
old line Wings in Western Massachusetts,, have
written letters in favor of the election of Mr..
Banks.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-30

Hon. Henry Shaw, at the time Of his death
was sixty eight years Of age. He came into pub
lie life when very young, and was elected to Con-
gress before he was Of constitutional age.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-30

Hon. James Allen of oakham is the Banks
candidate for Representative to the General
Court, from the Ninth District, comprising the
towns Of oakham, Rutland, and Princeton.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-30

FIsKE's CoRNET BAND will give their concert.
this evening, at Mechanics Hall, which was post.
poned from Tuesday, on account Of the weather
See advertisement.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-30

BANKS RALLY IN HoLDEN.--There was rally
of the Banks men of Holden on Wednesday
night, and although only very short notice was
given, the Town Hall was filled to OVERLOOKING.
Dexter F. Parker, Esq, of Worcester, addressed
the meeting, securing the closest attention of the
audience for about two hours. In his speech he
presented to the people an amount of fact, in re-
gard to the administration of Henry j. Gardner,
which was rather narrowing to the feelings of the
Gardnerites present, but which they could not
dispute.
Depend upon it, Holden will give good &C.
count of herself at the pools
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-30

The Connecticut river at Hartford rose on
Wednesday morning to eighteen feet, six inches
above low water mark, covering the wharves, and
doing considerable damage 1t remained sta
tionary till about noon, when it began, gradually,
tn fol
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-30

9 2 9
a. pm. p. m. a. m. p IN. p. m.
t. 22....3O.. As. 81.
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24.-..44. So. SW....-... Rain.
25....49 s.,.52.. SO. Sc. Sc. Sc. Rain.
26....62.- 81. .54.. E.....E.... E.. Rain.
27...4S. AS. so. B.....E. ....E.. Rain.
2s....s4. Al. AZ. az. NE. Rain.
Us. SARGENT. Observer.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-30

L. L. Sadler, Esq, Secretary and Treasurer Of
the Union Morse Telegraph Company died in
New York Thursday morning.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-30

THAT SERENADE, last evening, in front of our
Office, the source of great consolation and de-
light to us, toiling toward the small hours of
midnight, and the beautiful harmony of the music
was appreciated by us, as is an oasis in the midst
of a sandy desert by the weary and thirsty trav-
eller
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-30

Owing to some Misrepresentation or misunder-
standing, as to the time when Mr.. Ranks was to
lecture here, he not present to lecture before
the Mechanics Association last evening. When
he was seen by the committee, the matter was
not definitely arranged, and the final arrange
ment of the matter was left in the hands Of
third person, who, it is apprehended, through the
pressure of other business, omitted to give Mr..
B. seasonable information thereof. This in in
ferred from the fact that Geographic dispatch
came to the committee yesterday morning, say
ing that Mr.. B. could not come, in consequence
of previous engagement at Lawrence A hand
bill was Immediately issued, announcing the
postponement of the lecture. Numbers, how
ever, failed to get the information, snd were not
aware of the fact till their arrival at the hall
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-30

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE AT THE JAIL.-The Pal
ladium says that young man named John Mer-
cy attempted to commit suicide at the jail in this
city, Sunday morning, by stabbing himself in his
left arm. He was indicted last week for larceny,
and was waiting to be tried at the present term
of the court. Not leaving his cell when the doors
were opened for the prisoners to go into the chap
RI, to attend the Sabbath school, he was found
lying across his bucket, in which were some four
quarts of blood that had flown from the wound
he had inflicted. The knife had severed vein.
Dr. Clark, the surgeon at the Jail, was called in
and dressed the wound. A letter was found in
his cell, addressed to his wife in this city, in
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-30

BANKS REPRESENTATIVE CONVENTION FOR
DISTRICT No. ia convention of delegates
from the towns of Shrewsbury, Northboro', and
Boylston, which constitute Representative Dis.
trict No. 10, for the purpose of nominating
Representative to the next Legislature, was held
at Northboro' on Wednesday, the 28th inst, with
the following officers
President-Warren Fay, d. D., Northboro'.
Vice Presidents-H. b. Fay, ESQ.,, Shrews-
bury, Capt. -- Andrews, Boylston.
Secre tary-S. S. Ashley, Northboro'.
There were thirty-two delegates present. A
series of resolutions, endorsing the Philadelphia
platform, advocating retrenchmcnt in State ex-
penses, short sessions of the Legislature, and
such modification, by law, of the banking system
of the State, as shall render its influence on the
currency, labor, and trade, healthy and invigor-
ating, was passed unanimously.
After the usual preliminaries, the Convention
nominated, and recommended to the people Of
this district for Representative, Milo Hndreth,
Esq, of Northboro'.
The utmost harmony and good feeling per-
vaded the Convention.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-30

Jenkins, Hamilton, Co., are selling dry
goods very cheap for CASH.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-30

TERRIBLE ExPLosIoN.-A terrific explosion
Of the steam boiler at the India Rubber Works
of Hartshorn & Co., on Eddy street, in PrOvi.
denee, took place little past o'clock yesterday
morning. The works, which were very extern
sive, consisting of five buildings, were badly
shattered BY the explosion, and set on FIRE and
entirely destroyed. The engineer had a leg bro
ken, and was otherwise badly injured. The FIRE
man had not been found at twelve O'Clock, and
it was reported that several others were killed
and wounded. The boiler was thrown three hun
bred feet from the building, and, in its course,
cut down tree of considerable size, and carried
away the front Of small house. The loss is
about So, 900, insured in New York, The cause
Of the explosion was the lack Of water in the
boiler. NEe ~
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-30

A Gardner American Senatorial Convention for
the North East Worcester District, met at Fitch
burg, on the 2Sth inst, and nominated Lewis H.
Bradford, of Gardner, for Senator.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-30

The Nominating Committee reported the Rev
S. B. Swain of West Cambridge, for President
Hon. Heman Lincoln and S. S. Arnold, Esq for
Vice Presidents; Rev. j. w. Parker, ID. D.,
Corresponding Secretary Rev. w. Howe, he,
cording Secretary C. S Kendall, Treasurer
and Joseph Story and Franklin w smith as
Auditors-who were elected The old Board OF
Directors were elected, the Rev. john Pryor,
d. D., being substituted for Rev. 5. b. SWAIN,
elected President.
The retiring and incoming Presidents made
few brief remarks.
At g P. NJ, the Society adjourned for the pub
lie meeting in the church.
The Corresponding Secretary read the report
of the Board of Directors. During the year 60
benefciares have been aided. Some l6 or Is
have also been aided by the branch societies of
Connecticut and Rhode Island. Twelve students
have entered upon the ministerial work, and are
now laboring in the Gospel.
In moving the adoption of the report, the Rev.
A. Pollard of Taunton spoke at some length in
defence ofa well educated ministry.
An address was made by Rev. DR.. Ide of
Springfield.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-30

SECOND DAY-WEDNEsDAY Ger. ~.
Wednesday morning, at IL o'clock, the
Northern Baptist Education Society held an ad-
journed meeting in the Baptist church, when
prayer was offered by Rev. Mr.. Chick of Groton,
and the committee appointed to nominate a Board
OF Trustees for the Newton Theological Institute
reported as follows, and their report was accept
ed and the nominees elected -
In place of ]. N. Granger, D. D., deceased,
Rev. Geo B. Ide, D. d.
In place of Hon Isaac Davis, L. L. D., resign
ed, Rev. John W. Olmstead.
For term of four years-Deacon Elijah Corey,
Rev. RollIn H. Neale, ID. D., Hon. Josiah Quin-
cy, Rev. Joseph W. Parker, D. D., Rev Thomas
F. Caldicott, D. D., and Hezekiah S. Chase, Esq.
The subject of renewed efforts in behalf of the
Society's usefulness was discussed at some
length.
prayer meeting was held in the evening at
the vestry Of the church, which was conducted by
Rev. Heman Lincoln of Jamaica Plain. Prayers
and addresses we're made by Rev. Messrs. Jones
of Worcester, Sykes of East Boston, Brooks of
Fitehburg, Williams of Somervile, and Parker
and Swain of Cambridge.
MASSACHUSETTS BAPTIST CONVENTION.
The annual meeting of the Massachusetts Bap-
tiSt Convention, for the transaction of business,
was held at 10 o'clock. in the First Baptist
church, Dea. Geo, Cummings of Lancaster in the
chair, and Rev. N. NJ Perkins of BrOokliue, Sc
cretary. Prayer was offered by Rev. DR.. Ide of
Springfield.
Committees on Arrangements, on the Roll, and
on Arrangements for next Anniversary, were
severaly appointed by the Chair also, COM
mittee, composed OF one from each association, to
nominate officers for the ensuing year
On motion Of Rev. Mr.. Sykes, the ministerial
brethren present invited to take seats in the
Convention and participate in the deliberations
thereof.
William D. Ticknor, Esq, Treasurer, made his
report, which the Board of Directors was author.
ICED to accept, after being reported on by the
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-30
PICTRUEs FOR rs CENTS.

HATHAWAY will make for the public Single Glass
Pictures (called Improved Ambrolypes) far 25 cents
~ Ihe ouLy Improved AmbrOtyps, known as Cut
tings Patent, for rs cents, 81 90 and upwards
OF DIFF Onnnslin Dlnrk,a nlncl.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-30

Special NOtice.-JENKINs, HAMILTON, h co.
are Offering great bargains in Silk Goods, having
marked down their whole stock to meet the exgepoy ~
the times.
They are also selling Bsiou's best Kid Gloves for rs
a pair. dat oo7
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-30

PoLITIcAL NoMNATIoNs.-Ex-Spea ohas.
A. Phelps is the Banks candidate for Senator, in
the Fourth Suffolk Senatorial District.
Hon. Charles Hudson of Lexington has been
re-nominated by the Banks men to represent the
district composed of Lexington, Bedford, and
Burlington, in the next House of Representa-
tives.
Hon. Charles W. Upham of Salem has been
nominated by the Banks men for reelection to
the Senate from the Second Essex District.
Increase Sumner Of Great Darlington. the
Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor,
on the ticket with Wilson, in 1854, has disgraced
his name and reputation by running this year as
the Gardner candidate for the Senate, from Berk-
shire County.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-30

Failures.-0wing to the failures OF pictures taken
ny Cuttings Patent process many think The Ambrotype
not adurable picture, The Improved Patent Amboype
such as are taken by B. d. MAXHAM are not only the
most durable picture made but far superior in tone and
hnlsh. Co. and all, TO Maxhams, II you wish good
durable picture, at fair price. Rooms opposite City
Hall HARRINGTON Garner dtf o2l
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-30

A. w TlNG'S
PIANO FORTE AND MUSIC ROOMS
myS No. Mechanics Hall, Up Stairs. dIy
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-30

Uh. Dc OIIA WSUN 4 EBLEY.
Analytical Physician, be consulted by ladies' and
gentlemen at his office corner of Church and Mechanic
streets, Worcester, THURSDAY and FRIDAY, the 9Th
aid 9th OF November, free Of charge upon all diseaaea
OF the human system Ladies and gentlemen are invited
to call d6t&w2t o28
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-30
THE LATEST NEWS.
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BY the American Telegraph C0mpany's Printing Lines
once in Gen raj Sxfress Office Lincoln House Block
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-30
Criminal Court-Oc,ober Term.
JUDGE SANGER PRESIDING


John Hughes of Milford, OH trial for larceny of
a watch, was acquitted.
Michael O'Lary was sentenced to the House
of Correction for eighteen months, and Bernard
for fftesn months, for larceny.
James Magennis, for larceny from the house
of H. g. o. Gilbert in Worcester, was found
guilty, and sentenced to three years in the State
Prison, and two days solitary confinement.
Mason Wheeler of Leominster for selling IL
quor, received the usual sentence on one com
plant, and the remaining complaints were placed
on file.
Martin Sattery of West Boyiston, for larceny
of a watch from Allan Fairbanks of that town,
and coat, vest, and pantaloOns from Homer
Sherwin of this city, wss found guilty on each
complaint.
Francis O'Byrne Of Upton, (appealed case
from the decision of Juttice Holbrook Of Upton)
received the usual sentence on four complaints
for selling intoxicating liquors
The time of the Court was yesterday taken up
with appealed liquor cases, some thirty or forty
of which were disposed of, mostly by convictions,
except where witne sses defaulted.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-30

Trustees-Revs. B. Stow, D. D., A. Pollard,
J. Jennings, J c. Stockbrdge, I. F. Caldicott,
d. D.. L. Porter, D. D., J. Pryor, D. D., S. B.
Swain, d. D., c. w. Reding, ]. BarnabY, and
Deacon g. Cummings.
Twelve new members were proposed and elect
ed /; and the Association adjourned to meet next
year. at the time and place chosen for holding the
next Massachusetts, Baptist anniversary meet.
ings.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-30

Goddard & AIdrich's QuadriIIe Band,
composed Of former members with the exception Of Messrs
Bben Flagg and Geo. Kendall formerly Of Boston, hav
ing obtained entire new and beautiful collection Of
Music ure in readiness their former patrons and
the public generally, on favorable terms.
N q GODDARD, EBEN FLAGG,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-30
PEOPLES TIoKET.

counehts,-FouH1H DrsTRcr-AUsTIN L. ROGER
Of Worcester.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-02-09

TIM OLDEST NAN IN AMERIcA--The Lam
caster Examiner says that Peter Nassau a
Icolored man, now a resident of Woo istock,
Vermont, has reached the extraordinary age
OF one hundred aut twenty-six years. This
fact has been established by n. Haskell, ESQ.
town clerk of Woodstock, who has taken great
pains in order to correctly trace out Peter, $
history. When quite youug he came as a
gentleInan's servant from Martinique, his na-
tive place, to Boston, but, for many years past,
Woodstock has been his home. Peter Mas
sau is as well known in Vermont as the Green
mountains themselves. lie is Of thin. spare,
frame, and is nearly bald, but his skin is re-
markahly smooth and unwrink el. He has no
son, but has seven daughters, two OF whom
yet live in Woodstock. By which town. he is
supported. Go. however, where he wilI--aud
he is fond ofwanderins abou,-he always finds
friends who are glad to give him shelter.
Ills eyesght is still good, and his teeth are
sound fora man Of his age. lie
converses freely, but, unlike most old men. he
IS not garrulous. While he was i.ting in the
Office OF the Windsor House. lately, some one
asked him ho~ many more winters he expect
ed to see. 'Ah," says Peter. If this yere
house was offered to me full Of gold, | would
not 'ccpt it to live my days over again."
1t is almost certain that Peter Nassau is the
oldest man in America.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-02-09

JAMArcA-The Falmouth Post has the fol-
lowing relative to the social and political con-
dition of jamaica:
Five gentlemen who have resided for many
years in Jamaica, and desire a change in its
social and political condition, have addressed a
letter to NJ. Labourchere. the Secretary o
State for the Colonies, directing his attention
to certain suggestions which they offer, with
the object in view of arresting ''the wide
spread and annually increasing distress which
'overshadows the entire population, and has
sunk large portion of the inhabitants into
actual destitution" The gentlemen whose
names are attached to the letter, state that the
G ,ndition of the colony is at the lowest possl-
bio point, short Of universal bankruptcy and
ruin-that real estate has no market value
that dwelling houses are gradually decaying,
and money can with difficulty be raised, even
in return for personal property-that most Of
the necessary articles for consumption are inn
ported from the United States, while the natu-
raj products are neglected-and that the
money capital of the country is drained. in the
absence OF any exchange Of trade. They add.
that the industrial condition Of the inhabitants
is at the lowest ebb. and that their moral and
social condition is not whit more elevated.