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Worcester daily spy., 1859-01-10
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

PoEMs-By Frances Anne Kemble. Boston: Tick
nor g. Fields.
Mrs. Kemble has long been known through the
periodical press writer of better poetry than it
generally falls to the lot of such publications to pro-
cure as original. The lovers of good poetry will be
glad to learn that she has collected these fugitive
pieces, with many Others hat,we presume, have not
been before published, and embodied them in a vol
ume. We present readers with the following
morceau, as a specimen of the book:
FAITH.
Better trust all and be deceived
And weep that trust and that deceiving,
Than doubt one heart, that, if believed,
Had blessed ones life with true believing.
Oh, in this mocking world, too fast
The doubling fiend oertakes youth!
Better be cheated to the last
Than lose the blessed hope oftruth
For sale by Geo. c. Trumbull.
THE OLIVE AND THE PINE.-Boston: Crosby g. Nj
chols, & Co. 1859.
A little volume of very good miscellaneous poetry
1t is divided into two parts--I. Spain and H. New
England-the Olive and the Pine-the pieces in each
being appropriate to the respective countries In
the "Broken Home," "Waiting for DEATH" "The
Old Farm House, and other pieces, are passages,
which will find ready response in many bosom.
We do not know why the author should hesitate to
atiix his name to such a volume as this.
For sale by VIM H. Sanford.
THE SNAKE IN THE GRASS By Pierce Egan, Esq.,
author of "rhe Castle and the Cottage" '"rie
Flower of the Flock &C., &c. New York: +. A.
Brady.
The works of Egan have acquired wide popular
ity in England, and have been well received here.
This is of the best of them. The London Athen-
speaks very highly of it, and says sit abounds
IN N dol: Of fobn
bly, grouped and splendid dramatic scenes" The
present edition contains the whole work usually sold
at 81 to 81 So and is put at only 50 cents.
For sale by Thompson & Co.
PIERRE, THE PARTIzAN. A Tale of the Mexican
Worcester daily spy., 1859-01-10

osB~ A meeting of the Worcester Sabbath School
Union will be held this evening at the Old South
Church, at u o'clock. Subject--"IIow shall we
gather into the Sabbath School those not connected
xuith
Worcester daily spy., 1859-01-10

LIQUID AMANDE for the positive prevention and euro
of Chapped Hands, Roughness of the Skin, &C. uni
versal in its cleanliness and convenience free from SOIL
oily substance ana unpleasant odor Ordinarily, two or
three applications perfect cure, rendering skin soft
and veyety in feeling ana appearance There never
more satisfactory preparation offered to the public than
this and all those who have used It realized for once
the truthuness of newspaper advertisement Prepared
only by JOHN Q. HILL, Apothecary, Mechanics Hall
Building, and for sale by all Druggists Price IS cents
COMPOUND GLYcERINE LoTIoN is the most effectuaI
remedy in use for Chapped Hands and Sunbun ALSO to
after Shaving to allay the inflammation irritation
&C. As cosmetic for softening and beautying the skin
removing pimplcs tan freckes sore lips &C. it is supe
rior to all other preparations now in uso
CHARLES CLARKE
Corner Main and Pleasant streets, Worcester.
Worcester daily spy., 1859-01-10

PRESENT CONDITION OF OUR NAvY.-The
following table presents the number of vessels,
men, and guns, composing the American navy
Worcester daily spy., 1859-01-10

REV. Mr.. RICHARDSON preached, yesterday after
noon, at the Salem Street Church. an able discourse
on Adams First Transgresson, and its relation to
the moral condition of his descendants. For his
text, he read from the book of Genesis, passages
bearing upon the creation, and fall of man. There
was no other account of the earliest history of man,
worthy of belief except that contained in the Scrip
lures, and this made up in good part of aegory
or parable in its illustration of the struggles of our
first parents with temptation the commission of the
hrs sin being represented by the eating of APPLE
offered to Eve by the great author of evil persona
fled by serpent. The preacher contended, that the
transgression committed by Adam, not differ
ent in nature amount, from thousand trans
gressions committed by those now living except in
thls that our first parents were in condition of
primal simplicity, having had contact with wrong
or wickedness, and therefore likely to be more easily
overcome with temptation, than they would have
been had they had more experience with the world.
He said the false doctrine in reference to this mat
ter, false, both to Scripture, and to reason which
abound in our catechisms, was borrowed from
Milton, and warrant for it never could be found in
the Bible Milton's theory as sustained in "Para-
disc Lost was that in consequence of Adams fall
the face Of the whole globe was changed, with the
extreme changes of seasons and noxious animals
and plants were introduced, with all the other
physical evils or Inconvenience with which the
world now abounds and which too many yet sup
pose are the result of the transgressions of our first
parents. All this was contrary, both to science and
true revelation, and is the product of the magina-
ton, solely.
The preacher said Adam was created with the
desires and faculties ourselves and the same
susseptbilities to temptation, only he was mere
child, in comparison, having of that strength
of character developed by resistance of evil. Our
own children, nowadays, had to go through with
the same experiences and struggles which surround
ed Adam and Eve 1t was the idea of G od that
conscience should be quickened into action, and
character acquired by contact with evil in the world
and overcome it. Mans condition in the future de-
pends upon the use he makes of the various faculties
God has given him.
The discipline resulting from struggle with, and
overcoming temptation in the world was necessary
to full cultivation of our nature Character could
be obtained only by this discipline.
In the afternoon, Mr., Richardson preached dis
course in continuation of the same subject treating
upon the right mode of educating children in fam
lilies, on the principles above alluded to.
Worcester daily spy., 1859-01-10
WORCESTER CITY AND COUNTY.

COLD WEATHER.-Ycsterday morning was the
coolest ofthe Winter, thus far, the thermometer be-
ing at deg. below zero, at sunrise The wind soon
changed, however, more Southerly, and the mercury
rose l6 degrees in less than three hoursthe day be-
ing as fine specimen of Winters day as one
would wishto see.
At night the wind again hauled Northward, the
thermometer fell to at six O'Clock, with prospect
of being as low, this moTing, as it was yesterday.
Worcester daily spy., 1859-01-10

County Idres, Debts, 8'c.-The aggregate
county taxes granted by the Legislature dur
ing the last ten years, have been as follows:
Worcester daily spy., 1859-01-10

The State tax for the last six years has been
nc +nlloIUS
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1859-11-17
EXCELLENT VIEWS.

We clip the following article from
the last number of the ilartsvile
Plaindcaler, which we think contains
much practical common sense as could
be well crammed in so short an arii-
Gle:
The fourth week of our Legislative
session is at close, and yet business
speeds but slowly, 1t is true, that a
good many bills have been introduced
and members seem to be sharpening
their implements for work, ready to do
what they were sent there for. The
Code seems to be the bull that has to
be attacked, killed, quartcrcd and dc.
voured. Hold gentlemen. don't lay
too violent hands on what we conceive
to be Il model system Of laws, well ar
ranged, prepared by the selected wis
dom OF the last Assembly, and which
so far, meets the appreciation of the
people. Our laws are changed too
often; they arc not sufficiently tested
before some novice (pardon the pre-
sumption.) attempts to change, alter,
or amend. Our laws do not remain
long enough on our Statute books to
he known, and learnt or understood by
the people. We begin to learn-and
presto !-change is the word. This
system OF hasly legislation is ruinoas;
calculated to weaken the opinion that
our Legislatures are capable OF max
ing laws. What is law to-day to.mor-
row is blotted from our Code, what
one Assembly does another undoes.-
All is changing, vasci.lating and un.
certain. Let US make laws and let
them remain on our statute book un.
til proved good or bad.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1859-11-17
THE LIGHT AND THE DARK
SIDE OF THE PICTURE.

SIDE OF IllE PlOlUKE.
This is indeed an age Of light and
knowledge. The sun ofscicncc sends
forth its radiant beams with more
than its wontcd ellulgcncc, Genius
towers abovethe lolticst aScensions of
all former times and intellectual 81.
iants expand their arms and take in
the wide universe at u grasp. Old
Earth has been explored down through
the various geologic strata to its deep
foundation Of granite; and n Pro
Adamite history Of animate nature,
stretching over many thousand years,
dcciphcred from the rocks. The AS.
tronomcr walks the star.pavcd path
way of nights ccrulean concavc, and
marks the movements of planets and
planetary systems, and their centre
sun into great astral systems, and
sends them on in their grand and har.
monious revelations around the great
central forces of the Universe. Nav,
igators of this age have vss,ted every
cline, discovered every island, cXplor.
ed every coast, and even pressed their
researches beyond the iceburgs of the
North to an open polar sea. They bid
defiance to wind and wave, as their
proud steamers plow unmoved, the
siorm.tosscd main. Landmcn stand
upon opposite extremes Of the cont
ncnt and converse on telcgraphc
wires as though they sat by the same
fire side; and from the recent advcn.
ture of Field, we may expect soon to
stand upon the shore Of the ocean and
converse with friends beyond the briny
deed. Railroads, in grand prolusion,
Dlnd States ana Nations with bonds
of iron, as well as with the bonds OF
common int rest and brothcrhood.-
They almost anihIatc time and space,
and carry the marts Of tie world al
most to the doors OF the distant inland
producing millions. Finally, the up.
per deep is the subject Of navigation.
Voyages are made with incredible
speed and comparative safety, for
thousands Of miles across the couptry;
and a trip across the Ocean in an air
ship is fully determined upon. Such
is the World little after the l9th
century. All things seem to be NOV
ing onward and upward, especially in
the land Of Liberty, where each re-
turning anniversary makes the hearts
Of the people jubilant with the joyous
thrill Of Independence. ChNds' Wa.
Ter. CHvc Jomam
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1859-11-17

WINTER SmoGs..-Ilal's Journal OF
Health gives tho following sensible
advice: Like the cnarlrd oak that
witlstood the storms and thunderbolts
of centuries, man himself begins to
die at the exircmities. Keep the feet
dry and warm, and we may snap our
fingers in joyous triumph at disease
and the doctors. Put on two pairs Of
thick woollen stockings, but keep this
to yourself go to some honest son Of
st, Crispin, and have your measure
taken for a stout pair Of winter boots
or shoes shoes are better for ordina.
ry every day use, as they allow the
ready escape Of the odors, while they
strengthen the ankles, accustoming
them to depend on themselves. A
very slight accident is sufficient to
cause a spraihcd ankle to an habitual
boot wearer. Besides, a shoe COM
prcsses less, and hence admits Of a
more vigorous circulation Of Blood
But wear boots when you ride or trav-
ell. Give directions also 10 have no
cork or India rubber about the shoes,
bat to place between the layers Of the
soles, from ont to out, Il piece cl stout
hemp or towe linen, which has been
dipped in melted pitch. This is abso.
lutely imporvious to watcr--does not
absorb a particle, while we know
that cork does, and after while be-
comes 'soggy' and damp for weeks
When you put them on for the first
time, they will feel as easy as an old
shoe and you may stand OH damp
places for hours with impunity.'
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1859-11-17
A RIVER OF OIL.

The following communication was
v ritten to the Editor of the Lincoln
(Tenn.) Journal, and written by an
old and intimate acquaintance of ours
A. b. Gilderslecve--who used to
live in Winchester. We know him
to be truthful, honest, upright chris
tian young man, consequently are dis.
posed to give full crcdcncc to what
he says
FRANKLIN, Pa, Oct, 3, 80.
Mr.. EDlToR---
Dear Sir 81 write to inform YOU of
the discovery of a stream of On near
this place, IA few weeks since.
Ia the northeastern part Of our
county, (Vcnango) there is small
creek. called Oil creek--so called from
the abundance OF "Senec, Or found
on its waters. The collecting of this
oil from the creek, has, for many
years, been Il business of no small eX.
tent among the inhabitants of that
part Of the county. As the oil went
into market. it was found to be very
useful in many ways, and the demand
f. r it has continually been increasing.
The usual way Of Collecting it, was,
to obstruct the oil on the surface Of
the water, by building dam so as to
allow the water to pass off under the
dam. When a quantity oil had thus
collected, it was taken up by spreading
wooden blankets on the water, which
absorbed the oil. This method of OBJ
raining it being very tedious, and the
demand great, persons were induced
TO seek some means Of obtaining it
more easily, and in greater quaint.
ties.
For this end a company was formed
and boring an Artcsian well on Oil
creek, near TitusviA in this county
about thirty miles from this place.
When they had bored about seventy
feet, the auger suddeneniy droppci
about two feet. A pump was imme-
diately set to work, and the well has,
from that time, been yielding fdy
gallons Of Scncca Oil per hour.
This statement appears almost fab
ulous, but it is no less strange than
true. the extent Of this stream, no
one can tell, but it is Supposed to be
river Of oil. The excitement just
Eow, is great--amounting to an "oil
fever" We hear it on the streets con-
linually, "oiI, OIL" Land along the
creeks and Allegheny river is incrcas
ing in value, particularly where oil
springs are found. A large company
has been formed here, for the purpose
of sinking an Artesian well in this
place, at ornear the Allegheny, where
oil springs abound, equa! to any in the
county.
1t is actually true that a well sew
en'y feet deep is yielding a thousand
dollars 'corlh Of oil doily ga hours)
We hope the Franklin company
will be successful. 1t is believed that
there is a mine of untold wealth be.
meath us, equal, if not superior to the
iar-tamed gold mines of California.
do not know that this oil has ever
been found except in this part, and
along the Allegheny river.
Yours Respectfully,
A. B. GuDERsLEEvE.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1859-11-17
WRAPPERS FOR THE SMOKERS.

Letters patent have recently been
granted for new process OF making
cigar wrappers, which, if not too ex-
pensive, will effect quite change IN
the popular luxury Of smoking. The
new method consists in making
kind of paper from the shrcds, leaves,
and stems Of tobacco, by the samo
machinery and somewhat similar pro.
cesses as are used in the manufacture
of paper, and thus covering what has
hitherto been almost useless into ele-
CANT wrappers for the choicest cigars.
For strength, the "old soldiers may be
added to the pulp. . ..t
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1859-11-17
WRITTEN EXpHEssLY ron THE JOURNAL.
EVANELLE.
NY COL. G, LEANpER EBERHART.

In a lone sequeslered nook,
In a quiet woodland dell,
By laughing, silver brook,
Lives my Evanelle.
She is lovely, and as sweet
As tho lily's fragrant bell,
Sprlnging meath her dancing feet
My loved Eyanclle.
And as musical and free,
Are her dear and honied words,
As the sweetest hum of bee,
Or the song Of birds.
Oh her eyes Of heavens blue,
Are SO mild and lovable,
That the lc0rld must love her, too,
Angel Evanelle!
Happy is the blooming flowers.
OF her quiet woodland dell,
And as gay as summer hours,
Is my Evanelie.
She is mine, and am hers,
With a love that cannot die,
Till we join the worshippcrS
In our home on high.
Thus united by Loves tie,
By alicction's holy spell,
Ever we shall live aud die,--
|, and Evanclle.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Nov, 80,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1859-11-17
From the Charleston, (s. CO Mercury.
SONNET-TO A BEAUTIFUL co.
QUIET.

Cherry lips sweetly wreathed with heavenly smiles,
Eyes-lOyey, peerless eyes-o! how very bright;
And waving curs like sofest yellow light,
And cheeks that shame the rose; and merry wiles.
So graceful, innocent, and artess seeming,
Az the young saIelles-snd as daisies teemins
With youth and beauty, so very fair thou art
So fair, thou seemest more ofheayen than earth
Yet lacking brightest, lovelie,t Of peaEls-beauty Of
TAuIHl
What Is all the asthdins beauty WORTH
And the heart ls hlld with dross; alas that heart,
Selfish, rsmorsel.ss sdamani-eo.d, cold, unteslins
aonei
The verest pa,te may BY art deceive, ss bright
Az the diamond; ia wheat not ehs pass on hir one,
--AIoxa. s. L. II.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1859-11-17

Why is a young lady just from a
boarding school like a building com.
mitteel Because she is ready to re-
ceive proposals.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1859-11-17

Ahealthy soul is "a better prophy-
Tactic than belladonna.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1859-11-17

There are many married people
whose every day breakfast is a broil;
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1859-11-17
ION' II.
The following fragment, from the
pen of Frederick lialcn. is almost
in is beauty and delicacy {;

zen OF IfeucTlck lIdicn, is Amos
in is beauty and delicacy
Tell me, my heart, what love is ?
1t givclh but to rob.
Two souls and one idea,
Two hearts and but one throb.
And tell me how love comcth ?
1t comcs-and ah ! It's here.
And whittier, pray, it noeth
Twas not--'twas fancy mere.
And when is love the purest?
When its own self it shuns.
And when is love the deepest?
When love the s,iIlcsl runs.
And when is love the richest?
1t hoardelh when it gives.
And tel me how love spcakelh
II speakGth mott lives.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1859-11-17

ldleness wastes man as insensi-
bly, as industry improves him.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1859-11-17

Why is mixer like seasoned tim.
bert Because . never gives
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1859-11-17
Thc aiume Sunrnal
-----.--77-T
by w. j. SLATER.

"plcdgcd 10 no Party's arbitrary sway,
We follow Truth wherG'er sho leads the way
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1859-11-17

Very Respectfully,
WM. MUNFORD,

Aid.de.Camp and Military Secretary.
Gov. Harris carefully examined the
documents thus received, and very
properly considered that if the grave
charges which Thatcher's letter con-
veyed against Palmer were true, or
had a semblance of truth, the residence
of such a black hearted miscreant in
the midst Of an unsuspecting commu-
nifty should be known and the conspi.
rator brought to justice. To that end
the Governor dispatched to this city
the Hon. John G. Burch, gentleman
of strict integrity and sagacity. bul
who was not generally known in our
city. Arrived here, in a quiet way,
inquiries for DR.. w. Russell Palmer
were instituted, and that individual
discovered al the Redford House. :
Special officer, w. p. Meacham' o.
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-02-24
Notice.

Attention, Housekeepers! A Great Domestic Invention, and one of
 the Wonders of the Age!
 G HALERS PATENT CARPET SWEEPER, pat SS cnted Sept. 7th, 1858 improved Jan. lst, 1859,
 and price reduced.
 It is the only Carpet Sweeper before the public that sweeps both ways, and to which has been awarded diploma over all others at all the State Fairs where it has been exhibited being nine differ ent States. Among its merits 1st, it sweeps cleaner than broom, without injury to the finest carpet; 2d it leaves dust to soil the furniture or stfe the lungs; 3d, it sweeps either way backwards or forwards, which no other sweeper does 4th it is simple in its construction and not liable to get out of repair 5th, it is easily worked and can be used by child 6th it is neat and durable and will last for years, and be cheaper than brooms 7th, there is nothing better for sweeping oil cloths naked floors 9th, it cleans any carpet thoroughly, by the simple operation of pushing pulling it over the carpet, taking the dust dirt, lint hairs pins and needles, SC. directly up into the box, whereas the common method of sweeping drives the dirt along the entire surface of the carpet, forcing it into the grains of the carpec. and thereby causing the carpet to wear out much sooner, whilst the sweeper saves in the wear of any carpet 9th, no housekeeper will do without one after giving them fair trial. We warrant them to give satisfaction
 For sale at wholesale retail by
 42 tfl E. L. WARNER, Agent for Conn:
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-02-24
Something Worth Having.

N>YLERS new patent Conlcal Iron BURR MILL, II a very con pact and simple Machine, yet one which is not surpassed in its importance. It sup plies home want, and want which has long been felt by families in all sections of the country. The simplicity of this Mill renders any description un- necessary It is made of the best chilled Iron, and the Grinders of such high tempered metal, as to render it we'll nigh ndestrnctible by It is sim ply nd-power and is made to grind fine or coarse, by turning thumb-screw It is well adap- ted for grinding coffee, spices, corn. wheat, rye. oats, Sc. or for making hominy it cannot he sur passedand for these purposes possesses advantages over any other mills now in use
 Over Two Thousand of these Mills are now in use in different sections of the country in families who would not do without them for many times their cost. The weight of the Mill complete is not far from fourteen pounds. The price with screws crank, and every thing complete, is ST. This Mill is just such an article as every family should have, and once would have, and once used would not be without. It will it's cost (seven dollars, many times over, every year. Every Mill is war ranted to give perfect satisfaction. a5 All orders promptly filed
 Address E. L. WARNER, Agent
 Ltchfeld, Conn.,
 Feb. 1, 1859. tf-41
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-02-24
A Probate Court holden at Ltchfeld within 1A and for the District of Iitchtield on the 2ath

A Probate Court holden at Litchfeld within A and for the District of Ltchfield, on the 18th day of January, A. D. 1859.
 Present CHARLES ADAMS Esq, Judge. Leonard Stone, Trustee on the Estate of Ill RA M JACKSON, of Litchtield in said Dis trlct, assigned for the benefit of his creditors agreed be to the statute law of this State entitled An Act
 for the Relief of Insovent Debtors and for the more equal distribution of their effects among their cred
 tors and the other statute laws of this State relat ing to the same subject having given notice to all concerned to appear before this Court this present day at clock afternoon to be heard relative to the appointment of Commi sioners said Estate. After hearing the parties interested therein this Court doth appoint JOHN k. SEDGwIcK and PAYNE K KL- BoURN, both of Litchfeld, commissioners to re. eve, examine and allow the claims of the creditors of said Estate and make return to this Court and also doth decree that two months be allowed and limited said creditors from the 1st day of February 1859, to exhibit their claims to said Commis sioners; and doth further order that said Com missioners meet to receive claims against said estate at the hat store of said Jackson in the village of Litchfeld. the 1st day ot March, 1889, and the 1st day of April, 1859, at 10 o'clock forenoon, on each of said days, and that mo- tice of this order be given by publication of the for one month in the Litchfeld Enquirer and Win sted Herald two weekly newspapers published nearest to the place where such Estate is so in settlement and by posting copy of this order on the public sign-post in the village of Litchfield
 And doth further order that copy hereof be sent by mail to every known creditor iv- ing without this Probate District within one week from this date. Certified from Record,
 4t41 CHARLES ADAMS Judge