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him. They expected 10 winter on Henry's
Fork, Green River
There was good deal Of suffering from want
Of provisions and clothing, and the horses were
giving ont from want of forage
Gov. Cummings and the other territorial off
GERS were determined to get into Salt Lake CITY,
possible. The Mormons were determined on
resistance to either the military or civil officers
skIrmlsh had taken place between Col. Alex
ander,s troops and the Mornions, and three o.
four OF the latter were captured.
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ST. Louis, Dec. s. An express passed
through this city with dispatches from Colonel
Johnson. The Republican received letters this
morning from the army 10 Dec. 3.
The Mormons had run off 600 head Of cattle
in sight Of Col. Alexander's camp, near Hams
Fork, Green River.
At the date Of the letter it was supposed that
Col. Johnson had concentrated his forces with
those Of Alexander, and that 10 fortnight from
that time Col. Cooks command will be with
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ST.LoUIs. ec.S.-The Democrat learns that
news has been received at Fort Leavenworth
from Majors and Russel's trains, that the
Government animals were diving in great
numbers on the Plains. Col. Hoffman from
Fort Laramie last Oct, arrived here Sunday
night, but he brings no news of the Utah ex.
pedition
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CITIZENS, MEETING.

The Citizens of Worcester, who are opposed to the
Introduction OF Party Politics an element Of dscord
among the inhabitants of Worcester, are invited to
meet in the City Hail. on WEDNESDAY, EVENING, Dec.
oth at IT o'clock to nominate Ticket of Candidates TO
be supported at the ensuing Election.
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sentence fnr m -.

NEW York, Dec. S..-Michael Cancemi.
Italian, convicted Of the murder of policeman
Anderson, was today sentenced to be hung.
january 10.
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The Railroad TroubIps.

GAINESVILLE, Dec. S.-Tbe trains on tia Cen.
trail Ohio Railroad commenced running as
usual, today. The employees were paid.
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Sentence for Forperv,

CLEVELAND. Dec. SC. T. Nichols was
sentenced today, to six years Imprisonment
IN the penitentiary, for forgery of P. T. Bar
NUNS name in 1866.
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DR.. SampsOn, OF Boston. is now stopping at the
lincoln House, Worcester where he will receive patients
one week, giving examinations free Of charge
1t should be borne in mind by the sick that an oppor
tuny like the present is seldom afforded them It will
cost you nothing to consult one of the most skifuI
physicians of the present day.
DR.. sAMPsoN'S method OF examining gives him a
thorough knowledge OF the nature and causes of YOUR
complaints, which described by him with wonderful,
accuracy no Information from the patient being ssked
DR.. s visited this city some seven months since.
While here be performed many remarkable cureI. He
refers to these as proofs of his extraordinary skin in the
"heailng art" Rooms near ladies' entrance.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

Want neat and ssnla RI YOung Mar.
or Boy, to act as Jantor my Academy for six months
Wages, his tuition in Commercial Branches.
d9 DIFF WIN H. BATON
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The LEMON SLAVE CAsE--JUDGE PAINB's
DECISION SusTAINED.-New York, Dec. Z.
The celebrated Lennon slave case was decid-
ed in the Supreme Court to-day. The former
decision of Judge Paine was sustained, and
the slaves declared to be free, thus denying
the right emphatically of transit with slaves
through this state. Judge Roosevelt dissonted.
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Mr.. ]. G. Underwood, a citizen and
lsndholder of Virginia, has been presented,
tried, and convicted by jury of Clark Coun-
ty, OF having said that 'the master has not
the right Of property in his slaves; and for
this offence he was fined the sum $500
emphatic and just severity upon this barbar-
Gus and cowardly act.
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DRY GOODS.
~ NFR FIRST PAGE.
THE CHEAPEST DRY GOODS :
IN W0RC ESTER.
MORE BARGAINS AND BETTER
BARGAINS !!

BRYANT x SHELDON, having purchased Of 7eoyve
P Bryant Co their stock ia trade will offer the sans
Tar sale At W. Mechancs' Hall Mt very large dis
coun from oil prices.
The WI ls having been rea,ranVed and unarte5
at pie that they will be sure to SELL without regard
70 co'i ladies who have purchases to make will End
many argains here which will urprss them We have
acct as the is far advanced that what We
do 81 must be sold Immediately, and the prices named
will he to move them.
We are offering The best Of American Prints at So.
Nsw STYLES DeLaines, best quality, a 12Ac.
Ilanisome Yalencias, part silk. 12tc.
NaeneiaI in richer goods 20c.
Cashmere Plads, so ct goods, 25c.
Ermine Plaids, IS Ct, goods, $50.
Valencia PiaiiE, goods been selling at S7c &C.
six and Wool Valencias that cost 81 e7 FIR 81 rs.
Raw SILK Paids, dollar grade, a 75c.
Lyonese Cloths-5 pieces Of the best grade made,
colored, a 33c. -
Tbihets IS cents
Printed Thibets from T5c TO 81
80 Lined Plush Oloaks S5 so.
10 Pattern Cosks cost from $50 to S4o at half price
very large stock of Linen Table Covers, in BleachPd
and Brown, Linen Doyles and Napkins Linen sheengs
and Pillow Case Linens, at large deduction from old
pri,es
lOopisces Wool Blankets, at 50 so per pair, always
50 pairs Wool Blankets, superb IS per pair, worth
Twied Wool Fannes for Csc 100 Bed Comfortsbles,
made from English Patch, very cheap
y pieces real Irish Popiins, silk and WOOL at e0c
~ pieces English Popins former price s. IL now 55c
our stock Of DRESS SILKS all marked of from former
price from 10 TO so per cent.
~ Lad 5, please bear in mind that the prospect for
better times very goodi that the prices for Dry
Goods at our store to-day m SO per cent lower than
you can BUY the same thing for 10 short tme;-that
tnete VIII De comparatively importations In the
spring. that there goods being manufactured at
tne presSn' time--aud that, when business reviYes
manufactured goods Of all kinds will be scarce snd high
Ihose VINO make their purchases at the presenloz prices
will save full one third.
Give as an early CALL aud don't bring any money with
you unless you have made up your minds to invest It
in Dry Goods for you viii be sure to bay when you see
the goods and hear the prices.
BRYANT & SHELDON,
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a PROCLAMATION
TO I He ADIES!l

WHEREAS, it appears that the days RIGHT honor and
integrity are fast fading away, and WHEREAS the IN
scupuious and ignorant daily taking advantage OF
tue profound and learned. Be IT KNOWN THEREEoRr In
All, whether MAIDS, WIVES, or WIDOWS that DIR
CHEESEMAN'S FEMALE PILLS are ALoSR the certain
panaeea for the troubles incident to female dscrganza
uoni they ALONE correcting all painful nenstruation
assuagng papitatous Of the heart disturbed sleep pain
In the SIDE and causing health and happiness to the
Whole SEX more especially to the MARRIED PoRaloN az
they are certain to bring the monthly period with
regularity. AND WHsREAs, these PILLS are purely
vegetable aud entirely free from minerals therefore per-
iectly harmless in their operations, and wholly unlike
otner medicines thrust upon the public, purportinR 10
effect the objects already detailed THEaEFoRv Be IT
Known, that NOTHING but the said PILLS of DIR
OHEEsEMAN will accomplish the desired object when
DISAPPOINTMENT has been experienced under the regime
Of OTHER PILLS. and the LADIES will cause this procla
nation to spread amongst them, their own everlasting
oeneh-always promising that said Proclamation in one
case must be considered null and vod that is to saw
that the Pills must not be taken when any female is In
an INTERESTING CONDITION. otherwise miscarriage will
be the inevitable result
Explicit directions TO be carefully read accompany
each box Price 81. Sent by mail on enclosing a 10
Dr. Cornelius Cheesemsn, Box 1851, Post Once New
York City, or to NJ. iB. Green Co., Worcester Mass
sold by one Druggist in every town in the United
Given under hand and
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DIED.

In Lancaster, Dec. g. Lucy, reict of Dea joel Wilder,
aged 81 years and months 80
In Stutbridge, Nov n, Thomas only son Of the late
Thomas 0. Smell, aged IL. ''''
10 Charlton, Nov. %, Daniel Robbins, aged 81.
In Milford, Nov 49, verg suddenly Jonathan Fisk.
aged 6S Dec 4, suddenly, Ella Twiche aged "a years
snd months.
In Upton, Nov. 20, Joseph 7. Mcfarland ESQ, AIRED
In Ashby, Nov 20, Amos Wellington, ESQ, aged 81.
In Aopkinton, Nov. "a, Thomas Beeton, aged Is
In Great harrington, Nov 3d. Robert Kilboru aged o.
1.-The oldest inhabitant of the place
Ia Concord, Dec l, Mrs. Lucy Pltter, aged %.
In Newbaryport, Dec 8, Dudley Hardy aged IS; 4th.
Asa W Wildes, aged 81. ~ -'--'
In Fat haven, Nov. Is, sussnnsh Taber, aged "a.
In Phiad slphia, Nav. 49, Com. Foxa Parker Of the
United States Navy, in the 10th year Of bis age
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MAkRIEiIl

IN Northboro, Nov 49, by Rev. DR.. Allen Mr.. B. r.
Lunt to Miss Susan G. Warner, of Clinton
IN Flskdale Nov %, by Rev. Mr.. Coolidge Mr.. j. H.
Plmpton to Miss Elizabeth Fairbanks ali Of stur.
bridge. " ~
In somerville, Nov. 20, by Rev N NJ Williams. Mr..
Apert n; Davis, Of Lancaster to Miss Martha Marsh
Of East Cambridge.
In Boston, NOV. 26i Mr. Alexander Patterson to Miss
Charlotte Ann Anthony of Milford.
In Thompson, Ct, Dec 4, by Rev. Moses Curtis. A.
Of the officiating olergymen
:, In olaremont N. H. by Rev. Mr.. Evans Mr.. c. L.
Of G -' ''
In st. Louis, Mo Nov 27, Mr.. f. O Hearndon to Miss
e. P Learned, of Westboro, Mass
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THE LATEST NEWS.
By Telegraph % the WoTcester Daily spy
CONGRESS-.

By the American Telegraph Companys Printing Lines.
Once in General Express Office, Lincoln House Block
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2. D. UHEESEMAN, N. D.
R. D. HUTCG1NGs, General Agent for the un;te1
states 1856 Chambers St. New York. to whom all orders
should be addressed.
GTsod by NJ. b. Green Co., Worcester.
dS dave,,
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EooK AT THE PRICEs
For This Week, at
JENKINS, HAMILTON, g. cos

lo4 Beaoh'd and Brown shestiugs for 200, per yard
former price s7Ac
Best Heavy Brown Cotton Flannel for TO-,
New style Hamilton and Manchester DsLaines 1sac.
Elegant Valencia Plaids which we have been selling
for SOC, marked down to 2sc
Heavy Red and Blue Mixed Twlled FlsnHeis Tor ESQ.
Afew more of those large size Swiss Blankets LEFT,
$500 pair, worth $780,
10000 yds. English and American Prints for So yard
former price 12lo
Case best Lancaster Glnghams at 1Oc yard.
Cloths and Trimmings for. olOsks at ''hard times'
prices. Cloaks made to order, the Second Floor.
JENKINS, HAMILTON 4 CO.,
deci d2E Successors to B L. Harden 4 %.
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MET NURSEs--An American woman. having
w lost her child, is DESTROYS Of taking one home.-
Apply &C NUNS 236 Msiu street.
npUSINESS. BUSINEss,--A person, with one
hD to Ave Thousand dollars, hear Of an excoeot
chance to engage In cash business. Apply at Munn's
1856 Main street.
NM Ell NURSE.-A healthy Wet Nurse can be
Wv had on application as above.
6NRVCERIES FOR RHODE ISLAND
u CuRkENCRs
rs hhds Muccovado and Porto Rio Sugar; rs boxes
White and Yellow Havana dol 100 boxes NJ. r. and
layer Rafsins; 30 hbds Muscoyado MOIassen; 50
hhds New Orleans dot 2b bbla Lard; 400 chests aue
oOOng, Young and Old Hyson Tea; 200 package,
Butter; lao boxes Choose, together with a good
assortment Of GpooERIES AND PROVISIONS usu.
ely sold by wholesale grocers winch wewi sell as low
other markets, and take Rhode Isapd currency at
par.
G& Il. WORK,
dS dsts No.4 Exchange place, Providence.
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ARRIVALS At THE HOTELS

WILLARDS' HOTEL-Capt. PAYNE, ism: !
Lesner. Tenn; Gwin, ly, do; Mrs Lenac Fla
Miss Ienac, do; Major Sanders, USA; s Fowler
Gov BIoome, ly, Fla; : Suddard, CSA; Ward
Mo; q w Rodby; Noe, NY; A ID Drake, USN;
w JOY, ly, Va; Mrs Baily. do; Mai Healon! ism:
Royal, Va; y Guthrie USA; Fenton
Md; Thompson; Dognal, NY; CLAYTON do:
Purdy, do; w Noble, NC; Bevis. ly. do; w
larson, o; Camp, ly; III Cheny, NC; 6 How
ell; CaptPenram. CSN; 6 A Belcher, Cuba; C. A
pals, ny; Miss Falls do; A seawelI, "; w
y Falls, ly; Md; Mr. Lewis, do; III Wikar
~ w Houghton, do; Salmon, La; c PAYNE
Alien ly, Ny; Mrs Galaher do n = WeeLs
Nj Nj 0auitef, Md; Parrott, ly, Pa w Deane,
Io,ps,I A. HMoIEL-J Leidy, Pa; DIR E Hal
e Davis. III; Gest, q; r. r. rOhn hIa;
r Dimmick, Mo; DIR p Cassidy D., MISS III
SIS silliman, do; VI f Turner, do: y n i,v way a
SC. b he fR M do, VI CMcSoy; IL . Barcuithean
and family, NY; r. ID Davidson NixS. n ny aIS am
Oi Jos Patterson, Pa; w BOYD and lad v M
l. Powers, NY; w III Warne and ladv p, n1i
Kennedy and lady, Nd; Miss Yost' do NJ Nj
er, Md; A McCleish, Va; J Marshall, do. T NJ
Haggerty and family, NY. I"
HAYWOOD HOUSE.-H NJ Louie. Nv. :
kirck, Cal; HI Gallagher, Va; # Rutter. NY. r
vi SInallwood, o; l. Patton, Eng; Fitzpatrick
Nd Nj Parks, Va; T Tflmble 4 fam, Md; MR.
Morrisglister, NY; + Carter, Mo; f Bailand
Kinney, Va; l. o Morgan, Nd; Henngs;
Houston; II Grove, Md; C 3 stewart, USN;
Va i''''
UNITED STATES HOTEL RAYMOND.
Ma Kelly, Pa; w Reese, NH; III Rose Md: II
Thowe' 90; ) Fry, Va; III 8 Grossly, Pa; ID
Jones; Md; Chamber, Ill; T Thurston. sc:
" Lamden, Md.
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nor ALL PARTS OF THE WEST.
La $500 : r.
~ - s ;s,iIssssss
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD

BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
New AND IMPROVED ARRANGEMENTS.
Three Trains daily from Baltimore for Cumber
'ns Th Sss9S6 al shf
Junctionl~wiif stop at WAY stations, and arrive at
Tho NAIL a of fran leave. Camden Station
d aSly Except sunday at $50 a. M; and reaches
trains oT c9umbus Cincinnati, BAY InSsnspo
lis Louisville, Cleveland, Toledo, Detroit, Chicago,
Sd Ths E SIPk fRSS essSss daily
m, connecting with express trains for Cincinnati
LOUIS, Care, Chicago and intermediate places. The
distance 70 Cincinnati and other central and southern
places IN the West, Is nearly 100 miles shorter tan
by any other route. The time to these places ssO
III Baggage checked through to Columbus, Gin
cianati; Indianapolis, and 81. Louis.
u Passengers and Baggage transferred at al
THRoGGH TICKETS will be sold to all the large
the once tsmd eG Station Ps1d 81 MSs S
II ESiH 'eoond-ola's car is attached to the NAIL
Passengers from Baltimore or Washington msy
ristc ths entire road By ddylig hf, by taking Acc
modatlon or Mail Train, and lying over at CUmber-
land or Oakland. They resume the next morning "
the Express Train; which leaves Cumberland at 80
Passengers from WASHINGTON have ample time for
meals at Washington Junction.
and Baggage Checks can lie obtained in Washinston
FOR WAY P4SSENG Frs.
stations east of CHAMBERLAIN and the Express at
lions between Piedmont, going West. Eastwardy
eomssodation leaves Cumberland at S.2O reschirs
The RRE f Ri * TRAIN starts at lex
Frederick at a. m, arriving at Baltimore at 1879
The EI.LICOTT'S MILL TRAIN leave, Cam
Den station al 6 a. On. and SD p. Leaves Eicors
Mills at 7S a. M aud 7.a' p M except SgSSd9Ss
Jan lh-tI Master of Trans portatIou.
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Observation-Disclosures.

DIR. TYLBR's COMPOUND SYRUP OF
GUN ARRABIC:
The most Pleasant, Safe and Speedy Cure for
Whooplng Cough, Group, Asthma, Dis
eased Lungs and Consumption.
Entered according 10 Act Of Congress, A. ID. ls57.
In again presenting to the notice of the public the
above remedy, We feel that little apology needed.
vast numbers In all sections of the Union obliged
to have recourse to other of relief tina the
as each return OF the winter season brings out host
oil profesSedly new specifics. good, others use
less, and many decidedly dangerous, It becomes as
much maj tier OF duty rs interest believing this to
with the least objections of any other use.
II "a extensively known practicable. That such
is It's CHARACTER, Is abundanly proved by the fact,
that II has been extensively used the last twenty
has continued to spread and its sale increase with
little aid from advertising published lists of
thcates, (Which all know can as easily be had for
worthless preparation as Tor mortorlous one that
OF persons benefited by its use has gained its pre-
sent popularity 1t is not trumpeted to the world as
specihc or cure all, but valuable and scientific
anxlllary In pulmonary cases. resdy at hand and
most OF hers have been tried without material benefit
AS such, Is recognised by numbers of our leading
physicians, who know Its competition, and have been
eye witnesses OF its superior efficacy, well by
of whom reference is cheerfully permitted.
Sold at Is cents three bottles one, cents by
MARIN PALMER, and CIIASLES STQTT
Washipgton; CIsSEI., Georgetown, and PEEL
CANDY bR0PS." the same composition in a
portable forI,, much patronised by public speakers
singers, frequenters OF public assemblies &c as
they remove all huskiness from the throat and voice.
and act like a charm on Troublesome cough. Price
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Miscellaneous.
7 s. STEAMER ENGINEER FOR SALE.
NAVY AGENTS OFFICE.
WaRhlnufnn IN n Anrfl IN 1887

= =" : -. NAVY -AGENT 3 OFFICE. !
The U. S. STEAMER ENGINEER will be sold
at public auction at the l.. 3. Navy No.
Yard, Washington, at II m, on the Es8AnfEj<
18th day of May. 1857, subject to ratih-
cation by the Navy Department.
The vessel was rebuilt at the u. 8. Navy Yard,
Gosport. 1913, being in length e8 feet, in breadth
tons. Has a beam Engine diameter of cy Under Is
inches, stroke of piston feet, and iron boiler
The vessel can be seen and the inventory examined
on application to the Commander of the Yard.
Terms cash. A. GREENLEAF
2l-w4W NAVY Agent
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Miscellaneous.
WASHINGTON AQUEDUCTJ
OFFICE OF THE WASHINGTON Aoul

OFFICE OF W we s
the Washington Aqqeduct. '''
Proposals received up to 18th May will be opened at
Maps, PrQ6les, and specifications of materials and
work to be let will be ready for examination at this
Of Of the Bridges, Graduation, EIOavaton, and En-
Rub5s s and en-. sions "s' Houses
upon pcfton Of the line f the titles are not yet
delay in commencing the work thereon; but for SUCH
unavoidable delays due allowance will be made the
Portions only Of some of the works can be oomple-
ted under the present appropriations but all contracts
priations by Congress The Engineer reserves the
night to prescribe the amount Of work to be done and
put sufficiently, to decide when and what works shall
work for want of funds the reserved ten per cent
,Paymsnts will be made in specie checks upon the
Of the Engineer rsseryinE ten per cent and viii
be condition of all contracts that the workmen shall
All bids should Ss Sealed and endorsed Preposal.
for work or materials on the Washington Aqneduct."
| or all the bills should they not be deemed advanta-
considered most conducive to the progress Of the
work.
Every offer must be accompanied by written guar
antce signed by one more sponsibe persons, to
the effect that he they undertake that the bidder
or bidders will, if his their bid be accepted enter
into an obligation, within ten days, with good and
sponsibe securities, for the completion of the work
undertaken said guarantee to be accompanied by the
certificate of the United Stat district Judge United
states district attorney navy agent some officer
OF the General government or individual kDown to
the Engineer or Department of War, that the guar
| antoIs are able to make good their guarantee.
Bids viii be opened In presence of bidders, if any
| OF them choose to be present.
| nj. G. MEIGS,
| Captain of Engineers, in charge.
FORM OF GUARANTEE.
To Capt. NJ. c. MEIGs, u. 2. Engineer.
| We, the Undersigned residents of -, in the
State of -, hereby. Jointly and severally, cove
nant with the United States, and guarantee, in case
| the foregoing bid of be accepted, that he OF
they wi within ten days after tho acceptance of the
said bid execute the contract for the same with good
and sufficient surcies to perform or furnish the arti
ces proposed in conformity to the terms of the adver
tisement under which 1T was made. And in case the
said -- shall fail to onter into contract afOre-
said, we guarantee to make good the difference he
tween the offer by the said - and the next lowest
| bidder.
(Signed,) A.B.
| C.. ID.
thereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge
and belief, the abovenamed guarantors good and
sufficient.
| (Signed,l Eff
| mar 7-eodt7Myd1awtf