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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-02-04
SHOWERS OF FISH.

On the night of the 10th and goth Of
June, 1893, when the summit of a volcano
north of Chimborazo, on the Andes, fell in,
the surrounding country, to an extent of 43
square miles, was found strewed with fish !;
a similar event having occurred seven years
before, after the explosion of the volcano of
Imbabara.
In 1866, grass-feld, in the parish Of
Sanstead, near Maidstone, in Kent, was
found covered over with fish, of which about
bushel were collected. There are no
rivers or fishponds in the neighborhood, and
the place is distant from the sea. The fish
were about the size of mans little finger,
were like sprats or Writings, and were sup
posed to have fallen from black cloud then
passing over the country, there having been
heavy fall of rain at the time.
In 1926, shower of herrings is said to
have taken place near Loch Leven in Kin.
ross-shire; the wind blew from the North
at the time, and probably carried the fish
from the sea across Fife to the place where
they were found. In 1928 similar fall of
fish occurred in Ross-shire, 3 miles from the
Firth of Tain.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-02-04
From the Charleston Courier.

Messrs. Editors:- have heard and read
of much of the extraordinary mildness Of
this winter, that I thought would inquire
of the seniors whether they recollect the
winter of '27-'28. Cold weather was then
almost entirely unknown. The pork of the
upper part of the State was very generally
spoiled by the warmth of the season. A
good country ham of bacon could scarcely
be obtained in the spring of '2S. In JAN
uary, '2S, the usual miry road from Colum-
bia, via Springhill, Ruffs' and Newberry to
Greenville, was dry and as firm as in sum-
mer.
The General Assembly met in January,
'2S, (the second Monday,) for the trial of
the Impeachment of Judge James. They
remained in session whole week, with open
doors and windows, without fire.
The cotton in the upper districts came up
in the spring of 1928 from the roots of 1927.
If farmers had been aware of its vitality in
time, they might have raised a crop of Ra-
toon cotton. The only severe frost occurred
in April, 1928.
This winter has so far been remarkable.
On the 10th Of November, began the only
severe freeze known in the upper country
1t began from a S. W. blow, and continued
from the 10Th to the 22d. Since then we
in the upper country have had an old fash
ioned Carolina winter. Frost and sunshine,
succeeded by rain, but no freezing, showing
or sleeting weather, except that Greenville
District was visited by short SNOW storm
about Christmas.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-02-04

citrate the African continent, and concliatc
the natives, before Christianity can bestow
its blessings upon them. Hence the impor-
tance he justly attaches to his discovery of
the rivers which connect the interior with
the coast. In hislast journey, he says: at
was only now that apprehended the true
form of the river system and continent. had
seen the various rivers of this country, the
western side flowing from the subtcnding
ridges into the centre, and received informa-
ton from natives and Arabs, that most of
the rivers on the eastern side of the same
great region took somewhat similar course
from an elevated ridge there, and all united
in two main drains, the one flowing North,
and the other South, and that the northern
drain found its way out by the Coguo to the
West, and southern by the Zambesi to the
East. l was then on the watershed, or high
est point Of these two great systems, but still
not more than 1000 feet above the level of
the sea, and 1000 feet lower than the wes-
tern ridge we had already crossed, yet, in
stead of lofty snow clad mountains, appearing
to verify the conjectures of the speculative,
we had extensive plains over which one may
travel a month without seeing anything high
er than an anthill or tree"
We have seen how narrowly our adveptu-
rous traveller escaped from the lion in the
early part of his career, and nearly at its
close he was threatened with watery grave
by the attack of an amphibious monster:
BOAT CAPsIZED BY A HIppopoTAMUs ROB-
BED OF HER YOUNG.
81 left Naliele on the 18th of August, and
when proceeding along the shore at midday,
hippopotamus struck the canoe with her
forehead, lifting one-half of it quite out of
the water, so as nearly to overturn it. The
force of the butt she gave, tilted Mashauana
out into the river the rest of US sprang to
the shore, which was only about ten yards
off. Glancing back, saw her come to the
surface short way of, and look to the canoe,
as if to see if she had done much mischief
1t was female, whose young one had been
speared the day before. No damage was
done, except wetting persons and goods
This is so unusual an occurrence when the
precaution is taken to coast along the shore,
that my men exclaimed, is the beast mad?
There were eight Of US in the canoe at the
time, and the shake it received shows the
immense power of this animal in the water" /"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-02-04

ENCOURAGING TO YoUNa MEN.-Never
content yourself with the idea of having a
commonplace wife. You want one who
will stimulate you, stir you up, keep moving,
joke you on your weak points, and make
something of you. Don't be afraid that you
cannot get such a wife. I very we'll re-
member the reply which gentleman who
happened to combine the qualities of wit
and common-sense, made to young man
who expressed fear that certain young
lady of great beauty and attainments would
dismiss him, if he should become serious.
my FRIEND said the wit, infinitely more
beautiful and accomplished woman than she
is, have married infinitely uglier and meaner
men than you are.'-7gmothy 7stcomb.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-02-04

The WAY THEY DISPOSE OF THE GIRLS
OUT WEsT.-The people of New York are
disposing of their surplus female population
by sending young girls out west where they
obtain "places" with farmers andothers. A
Mr.. Tracy recently arrived at GAINESVILLE,
Wisconsin, with party of these INDECENT
females, and a local paper called the Inde.
pendent thus describes the manner in which
they are disposed of: A charge of ten dol
lars was made for each person, the money to
be paid by the employer and deducted from
the future earnings Of the young women
The Free church was thrown open, the
young women occupying the seats in rows,
some of them crying. Customers then
walked along the range with perfect coolness
examining one by one, and, as they found
one suitable, they planked the cash and car
ried off the prize"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-02-04

you MAY DO so AGAIN.-The following
embraces very exquisite lesson on gentili-
ty. A gentleman from Boston chanced to
find himself among little party of ladies,
away down east, last summer, and while in
the enjoyment of some innocent and social
play, he carelessly placed his arm about the
slender waist of as pretty damsel as Maine
can boastof, when she started and exclaimed:
BE done sir! don't insult me! The gen.
tleman instantly apologized for the seeming
rudeness, assured the half offended fair one
that he did not intend to insult her.
NO. she replied, archly. well, if. you
didn't, yoa may do so again.!
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m(istellaneous 8eaatng
THE HARP OF A THOUSAND STRINGS

Come generous friends little while.
And listen to my song,
And though my subject is very great,
My story won't be long.
I'm going to sing about the times,
And several other things
Well sing the words and play the tune
On Harp of Thousand Strings.
Religion, Politics and Law,
Are raging under par,
AS seen by microscopic aid,
In pulpit, forum, bar:
A focus brought on either one,
The same result still brings
A human being playing away
On Harp of Thousand Strings.
The preachers don't as they used to do,
In the good old days gone by;
They used to preach of souls Of men,
Till they made the women cry;
But they read their sermons nowadays,
And the choir strikes up "a sing
And the folks can't join when the tune is play'G
On Harp of Thousand Strings.
The members don't as they used to do
Their zeal and loves grown cold;
They're thinking of the corn they've raised,
And how to get more gold.
And though the preacher reads quite well,
Their conscience never stings;
They'd rather steal the crown of gold,
And Harp ofa Thousand Strings.
The politician used to be
A man of some renown;
Now, n half dozen wouh-be.such
Are found in every town;
For when one finds he can make speech,
Or soar on buzzard's wings,
He mounts hobby and plays away
On Harp of Thousand Strings.
No matter how corrupt he is
How oft be turns his coat:
The nomination sets him right
He gets the peoples vote;
He eats his fill at the public crib,
He drinks at the public springs
The charm succeeds-he plays so well
On Harp of Thousand Strings
Then let us take nasty view
Of Justice and the Bar;
Alas how quickly we disctrn,
How altered all things are
The sword and scales are little used,
The culprit seldom swings;
For gold will make the lawyers play
On Harp of Thousand Strings.
So turn your eyes to every part
OF Uncle Sans machine,
You'll find screw that's working loose
Some place that needs pin.
But must end my story now,
Although my muse still brings,
A verse or two for every chord
On Harp of q Thousand Strings.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-02-04

s@ The Bridal Veil originated in the Gus.
tom of performing the nuptial ceremony under
square piece of cloth, held over the bride.
groom and the bride, to conceal the bushes
of the latter. At the marriage Of widow,
it was dispensed with.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-03-16
OMNIBUSES.

EAPENCER. LEGCESTER, CHERRY
- VALLEY. NEW WORCESTER AND W0ROES.
TER OMNIBUS. Winter arrangement, commencing
Monday Nov, 2, 1857:
Leave Spencer al a. m. Leave Bay State House,
p. m.
Leave Leicester at M. $50 a. a., 1870 p. M leave
Bay State House at 1880 a. M, AS p. M, 8 p. m.
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Evenings. Leave
Leicester ~ 90, and Bay State House at o O'Clock.
Leave Cherry Valley Is mnutcs after starting from
Leicester on each trip.
Leave New Worcester at 80 u,, 10 Is a. M. 80 D.
M, 2 10 p. NJ, $50 y. NJ. p N 8 80 p leave Bay
State House ut 30 a. M 10 80 m, II m, 30 D. M
Do ?. M, p. M, 8 60 p. M, 9p. M
SUNDAYS.
Leave Leicester a 70, and Cherry Valley az 80 a. m
leave City Han AZ 3 40 m.
Leave New Worcester At 10 Ia. m, and 80 and D. M
Leave City Han at 10 80 and and at close Of meet.
ings Il. b. STONE & Co, Pro,,rs.
Worcester, Oct. 81, 1850. dd nS
an EST BOYLsTON TO WORUES-
w rER.-Ckange Of Time. Commencing Mon
day, November ID, 1857. Leaving 0. b. sawyer'a
Store, West BoylstOn, at Tl5 A NJ, and | p M.,
and Bay State House, Worcester. at 1880 NJ and As
z M Fare each way, 70 centB Express business
promptly aud faithfully attended to.
no d6 O. q. BARNARD, Proprietor.
NBtLLBURR STAGE leaves the Bay state
~ House % 1000 a. NJ, and 300.
LoAya hihury ets a. M.,and p NJ. az
FloIbED CIDER-An extra article, for sale
I'D by BROOKS n sTEARNs.
TNVO SPORTsM MN.--u you wish any kind o
3 sporting Powder Gaps, Shot, Flagis, WaAa, So
Gail at BROOKS a brEAHNR,
0yz9 SFront street.
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NAV TQRK NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

NEW YORK ADVERTISEMENTS
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March IS, 1858, at the
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Superb brick buildings, beautifully located the Rail-
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and charged only for the RESIDUE Of the term Diplomas
awarded to Ladies Rho graduate. Send fur Catalogue
with full particulars. Rev. jos. +. KING, A ~, Pin
cpal, Fort Edward. dIy olS
IA Distilled from Cos-securel by Letters Patent
kerosene Illuminating OiG The light obtained from
this O exceeds n rsucy tha, Of any other iii or fluid
heretofore dlscoycred is neIplosi7e ana wiilremaiu lin
pld IN the very cOldest weather.
me Company recommend as The lamps best adapted
70 thus OIL the Kerosene Lamp 2.raCtursd by tive FOL
loGing parties Messrs Cornelius baker, also, Dyoit
OF PMiadelphiai e. v HaughwcRt Co., 4S8 Broadway,
the BrooNyn Stint Glass Co. 70 Broad street, Dlez
70 15z William street. L. Meroier 1871 Elm street, and
Il. Edwards, "A Duane street, New York. Samples Of
different styles Of Lamps be at the 0fcs of the
Company.
Kerosene Lubrioqttng osI No l. Prepared to suit
the finest and all bthe kinds Of machinery; burns bril-
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ordinary solar and hand lamps, and stand great de-
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to railroad and steamship dse.
Kerosene LuBricattag Oils, Nos 2 cad 8. Superior
L1orleators, and will be found to possess advantages over
any oils in the market same prices--wi net burn-and
nave been mus prepared to inset the requirements Of rail
roads and others.
Kerosene BinnaoIe OIL Prepared expressly for Ships
use, and will be found admirably adapted for use Of
steamships, menof war, merchant vessels lake and river
craft and burns in all theca sateroo pinnacle fore
castle lamps, signal lanterns, &c.
Binnacle Oil will remain fluid as long best Sperm
and wilbur all night without requiring to be trimmed
an advantage that Wilt be obvious to every shpmaser
The Kerosene Oils han be obtained from the Wholesale
Oh Dealers Ship Chambers, Druggists, and Grocers in
New York, and the regularly appointed Agents of the
Company in many Of the principal tosns and villages Of
the . s., the Canadas, and the island of Cuba.
Local Agents appointed lin conformity with the rules
established by h5 Board Of Tustees, application to
AUsTENS, General Agents Kerosene Oil Co.,
No. so Beaver street, N. Y.
B. Circulars, with full particulars. testimonials
prices, &c will be forwarded application above
SMITH CROSSMAN, $50 Main Street Worcester
sole agents for Worcester and vicinity.
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A NlMRlOAN : FOREIGN PATENTs.
r. H. EDDY.

r. H. EDDY,
SOLICITOR OF PATENTS,
(Iate Agent of U. Patent Office Washington, under
the Act of 1879
rs State SIS, opposite kfIby st., Boston,
After extensive practice Of upwards of twenty years.
continues to Patents in the United States also in
Sreat brltan france, and other foreign countries.
Caveats, Specifications, Assignments and all papers or
drawings for patents liberal TERMS and with
despatch Researches made into American or Foreign
works. to determine the validity or utility of Patents or
Inventons-and legal other advice rendered in all
matters touching the Copies claims Of any Pa
tent furnished by remtting dollar Assgnmentare.
corded at Washington
This Agency is not only the largest in New England
but through it inventors have advantages for securing
patents, or sscetaining the patentaby of Inventions
unsurpassed by, if immeasurably SUPERIOR to- any
which be offered them elsewhere. The testimonias
below given prove that none is MORE SUCCESSFUL AT
THE PATENT OF&1CE, than the subscriber; and
SUCCESS IS THE BEST PROOF OF ADVANTAGE s
AND ABILITY would add that he has abundant reason
to believe, and prove that ether Office the kind
are the charges for professional services moderate
The immense practice of the subscriber during twenty
years past, has enabled him to accumulate coec-
ton of specifications and Official decisions relative pa
tents These, besides his very extensive library CT legal
and mechanical works. end full accounts Of patents
granted in the United States and Europe render him able
beyond question: to offer superior facilities for Obtaining
patents.
All necessity of journey to Washington to procurea
patent and the usual great delay there here saysd
inventors.
TESTIMONIALS.
'During the time occupied the Office of Commissioner
Patents R. Il Eddy Esq, Of Boston, did business at
the Patent Office Solicitor procuring Patents. There
were few, any, persons acting in that capacity who had
SO much business before the Patent Office there were
none who conducted 1t with skill, fidelity, and sue
cess 1regard Mr.. EDDY of the best informed and
most sklful Patent Solicitors in the United States and
have hesitation assuring inventors that they cannot
employ person more competent and trustworthy and
more capable CT putting their applications in form to
'5e for fs an carly and favorable consideration ia
~ ' Nui0e' EDMUND BURKE,
From the present Commiss76k6f. o'tents
"August H. 1855 During the time have held the
Office of Commissioner of Patents, Il. H. Eddy ESQ., of
Boston, has been extensively engaged in the transaction
of business with the office, Solicitor. He is thor
oughy acquainted with the law the rules Of practice
of the Office. regard him of the most capable
and successful practitioners with whom have had Off
eial INTERCOURSE CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner of Patents,
Boston, Jan. l, 1857. deod&w1am
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A RETIRED PHYSICIAN,
III Years of Aze.

Whose sands Of life have nearly out discovered
1 while IN the East Indies certain cure fr Consump-
ton, Asthma, Bronchitis, Coughs and General Debi-
ity. The remedy was discovered by him when his on
y child, daughter, given up to die BE had heard
much oil The wonderful restorative ana healing qualities Of
preparations made from the East India Hemp and the
thought occurred TO him hathe might make aremedy for
his child lie studied hard aud succeeded in realizing
bis wishes. His child wa cured, aud ia now alive and
we'll He has since administered the wonderful remedy
to thousands Of sufferers In all parts Of the worl and
never failed IN making them completely healthy and hap
py. Wishing TO do as much good as possible, he will
send 10 such Of his afflicted fellow beings as request H.,
this recipe with full and explicit directions for making t
up and successfully using He requires each applicant
to enclose him shngthree cents to be returned
postage on the recipe aud the remainder to be applied
ic the payment Of this advertisement.
Address Dr. H. JAMES, IS Grand street jersey
City, N. J.
CAuTfos.-I have no son.in low authorized TO !
send my recipe, as has been advertised. d&w1m f24 7
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TV II 6 e C L z T {
College Of a2Eed5CtWe:

DIN CINN I'll. OHIO.
The SPRING SESSION of 1855 will commence on
Monday, the Sth Of February. and continue sixteen
weeks. full and thorough Of Lectures will be
given. occupying six hours daily, with good
opportunities for attention to practical Anatomy and
with ample Clinical facilities the Comm ercal Hospital
The arrangement OF the chairs will be as folloTs:
I. E. ST. JOHN, NJ. D.,
Professor of Anatomy and Physiology.
]. F. JUDGE, NJ. D.,
Professor of Chemistry and Pharmacy.
A. JACKSON HOWE, M. d.,
Professor of Surgery.
C. H. CLEAYELAND, NJ. D.,
Professor Of Materia Meiica and Theraoeutics
WIN. SHERWOOD, NJ. D.,
Professor Of Medical Practice and Pathology
J. r, BUCHANAN, ME-
Emeritus Professor OF Cerebral Physiology and Insti.
tutes Of Medicine.
JOHN KING, MD,
Professor Of Obstetrics Diseases of Women Children
The terms for the session will be The same as hereto
fore, viz Matrcuation IS; Tuition $40; Demonstra.
tors Ticket So (kvery student is required to engage
dissection session before graduaon.) Graduation
$25. Ticket to Commercial Hospital (optionaD So
The Lecture Rooms nesly finished, neat and com
Portable, and in a cenIa localts, lin College Ha) Wal
nut Sure where students will find it convenient to call
their arrival.
Tickets tor the season may be obtained of the Dean
of the Faculty st his office, no. I13 Smith Street or Of
Prof G. a. CLEAvELAND, Secretary of the Faculty,
No. 1883 Seventh street, near Elm.
JOHN KING, NJ D., Dean.
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S Tt EE i.

8 tons sleigh shoe Steel, (swedish)
best cast Steel, (Sanderson Bro.-& Co..
" round machinery Steel.
EngHgh spring -"
German
Bis.ered (Ll
Corking
Fisher & Norris Cast Steel Face ATvsts ana
Vices. Best English A'svils and Vices,
Horse RGsps and Files.
NUTS and WASHERS AXLE-TREEs and B01ES,
ELLIPTIC SPRINGS, BLAOKSMITH's BELLOWS,
BLACKSMITH's SEA coal. OHIO AND NOVA
GOTTA.
GRIND STONES.
Horse Nails made from the best o. B. Iron, warranted
NIB. P. & 1. are also Agents for ADRI0EAO AMER
loan CAST STEEL
" The above viii be sold on the most favorable terms
By the subscribers the old stand Washington SQUARE
PRATT & INMAN.
WreesteR. Oct. l. 1854 dead
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BOSTON ADVERTISEMENTS.
ES E NJ o a L
UNITED STATES AND FOREIGN
p A T e N T A kN CY.


SAMUEL COOPER.
ate Principal Examiner of Patents in the United States
Patent Office at Washington,
HAS REMOVED HIS OFFICE TO
WEBSTER BANK BUILDING,
I3 Exchange Street, Boston.
Patents secured the U tied States, and in all other
patent granting countries Specifications and Drawings
prepared. Caveats ded. Reconsid ratious procured
OF applications that have been rejected upon mperecty
prepared pers Interferences prosecuted. Re ssues
and ztenst procured and in general. all business
connected with the Patent Office transacted with and
promptness.
British and other foreign patents procured through
prompt and confidential sgenta in London and Paris
Persons residing at distance may obtain all necessary
information, and have their business transacted by writ
ing to tue subscriber without the trouble and expense
of a visit 10 Washington.
He begs leave to refer those uuacquainted with him
the following testimonials
From the Hon. Charles HasOn Commissioner Ct Pa
tents.
Q. g. PATENT OFFICE Feb %, 1855.
take great pleasure in stating that during the time
nave beea acting as Commissioner OF Patents, Samuel
Cooper, Esq, of Boston, has been engaged Solicitor,
ana has been in that capacity constant
and intercourse with the oce he has evnced thorough
acquaintance with the rules and practice of the Office
close attention to the interests Of his clients and mark
ed candor and courtesy that has rendered the transaction
Of business with him pleasure. have hesitation in
stating hat regard hin of the very best agents
for the transaction Of business with this Office wth whom
1 am acquainted.
CHARLES MASON, Commissioner.
From the Examiners of the Patent Office.
The UNDERSIGNED, Principal and Assistant Examiners
in the United St8s Patent Office have for several wears
been we'll acquajried with MIR. Samuel Cooper, late
principal examiner in this Office aud take pleasure in
Stating that heis gentleman of the highest moral char
acter, of unquestoned knowledge ia The business and
practice of the office and that his scientific attnments
are such emnenty ht him for the business in which he
is about to engage.
HENRY B. BENwIOK, 3.,..,..,
L. D. GALE, fIlnclpaI
s. Il LANE. hAdmlhers'
T. K. PEALE,
THOS. T. EVERETT. Assistant
p. S0UTHGATE SMITH, Examiners
WIN. @. LANGDON,
From long acquaintance and intimate official relations
with Mr. Cooper fully and heartily concur in the fore
going Recommendation made by my late colleagues.
VIM. p. N. Fl ZGERALD,
Late Principal Examiner of Patents
"a d2taw Awly
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Ep(rMoa. EE9Earg iaags Z

Having just purchased for cash the entire stock Of
Of the largest manufacturers in New England all
Of w''oh made the present season, he is now pre-
pared &c show larger and cheaper assortment Of
DDS in this line than oe ed 10 this city
Taesepapers all new and embrace all late patterns
and will be solo at prices ranging from Eve to one
dollar and fits cents per roll DEALERs SIS well as small
purchasers, viii do we'll to examine this extensive stock
for they will find that can ana will sell cheaper than
they buy the same Goods any ether establishments
as believe that the nimbe sxpence is better than slow
shilling.
Rousekeepers ard others who viii visit Worcester our
ing the Earmers Jubilee to behold the wonders the
Mechanics Fair, will bear in mind the No. $50 Mainst
near the City Hall, and call on the subscriber.
so d&wh Jo a. HOOD.