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Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-10
Spiral nDtifes.
Rock City Mills.

Rock City Mills.
J.E. BAUMAN & Co.,. Proprfetors.
r E. BAUMAN & CO., Manufacturers ofROCK CITY
81 FLOUR, win pay the highest price at all times,
for Wheat and Corn their Mills corner of Line and
Cherry streets Nashville, Tenn. srar-E
e Prices of Flour.
From and after this date until further noticethe
price of
Extra Family Flour. So SO Fine Bran. so
Fine Flour .........3 90 Mixed Bran. ......... so
Unbolted. s. so Coarse Bran $500. 70
lMddlings: 90 Corn Meal I5c p bushel.
Chop Feed, p bush IS
All articles sold by the undersigned deiverablea at
any place in the city free of charge When selling by
the quantity. J. E. BAUMAN 4 CO.
Any one wanting Flour Bran, Meal &c. from Rock
City Mills will find Order Box at the Post ONCE
and at w. H. Gordon & Co.'s Warehouse, where the
car-man calls four times each day.
feb10-tf J. E. BAUMAN & CO.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-10
CHESS.

A Number 81 Works GA the subject Of Chess Play
ng, together with a ane assortment Of CHESS MN,
ust received BY ,. HAGAN,
Apr9-f 80 MArketst.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-19
TERMS OF ADvERTTsINe.

ADVERTISEMENTS published. either in the DALI or
NEEKLr SPY, for si0O square for three insertions:
and 20 cents for each subsequent insertion Ten lines or
Less constitute a square" Advertisements ordered
inside, or in any prominent place, also those largely
displayed will be charged Contracts by the
year may be made on liberal terms.
~ All transient Advertisements must be paid In
Gdrdnce Yearly regular advertisers will be required
to make quarterly payments
~ No gratHitoHs Advertisements. No report. reso-
Iuons or proceedings of corporation, society
association and no communication designed to call aten
Won 10 any matter Of limited individual interest," can
ne inserted, unless paid for as an Advertisement.
~ The Publishers will not hold themselves resnon-
siDe Tor any errors that may occur beyond the amount
charged for the Advertisement.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-19

CATFIsH.-The Philadelphia North Ameri-
can tells of an old colored man in the interior,
who went out one day to catch catfish. After
taking two or three small fry, he booked fine
pike. Some Gentlemen who were fishing near
him, were about to offer their congratulations
at his success. Before they could do so, how
ever, the darkey had detached the quivering
beauty from his hook, and flung him again in
to the water. "Why, what under the sun did
you do that for 2" he was asked. "Why,
marser," was the answer 81 come cattin',
and when goes a cattin' / wants catfish, not
pike" This, we think, is much the case with
many persons seeking employment-they are
not willing to take whatever offers itself.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-19
buttons.
2IFFS SALE. COMMENSURATE

SHERIFF'S SALE. = CoMMoNwEALTH
- OF MASSACHUSETTS.-W S. February
Zsth A. d. ls59-By virtue Of execution which issued
M ugment IN favor of Isaac Tucker of Uxbridee in
le county OF Worcester, Yeoman against Oliver C. En-
Ss2 OF Douglas in said County Yeoman before Zadock
att ESQUIRE, Justice of the Peace within and for
si county on the twentysixth day of Februarv A. d.
i nave taken all the right in equity that the said
y emerson mad on the tTentv-sixth day of Feb
p a ~ iSos or now has to redeem certain mortgaged
NJ ste y ing IN Douglas, and elsewhere in said Coun-
" Oh Noteester and the that described in a mort
sase oSGG F9n SAD Oliver Emerson Ezra Morse
Registry of Deeds, Book 463 Page pa: also in r1rt
gage deed from said Oliver c. Emerson to the
OF the town of Douglas, dated MAY sth a. ID Is50 and
recorded in the Worcester Registry Deeds Rock asa
Page 35 and on Thursday the thirtyrst day of March
next at three O'Clock in the afternoon at the puhc hose
of Asa Thayer in Douglas in said County shall offer
for sale to the highest bidder, at Public Auction the
aforesaid Rights in equity of redemption satisfy said
execution and all fees and charges Of sale.
mchl d3w THOMAS ALDRICH, Deputy Sheriff.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-19

ARTIFICIAL CODA beautiful alloy, called
orcide, which initiates gold closely, and pos
sesses the qualities of the precious metals, is
now extensively manufactured in this country
and is employed for variety of useful pur-
poses. The fineness of its grain gives to OBJ
jects of art delicacy and purity of detail that
bronze cannot attain. Its color is that of gold
and silver. 1t is unalterable as it is natural, as
it consists in the Intrinsic composition of the
alloy, and borrows nothing in color from the
gliding or lacquering. The orcide is especially
ductile and malleable--can be cast, rolled,
drawn, turned, stamped, chased, or beaten into
leaves or powder, and takes the mat" and the
enamel, and like gold and silver, it can be
used for all purposes, and for all fancies of art
1t is one-third more dense than brass, and
is peculiarly adapted to optical and mathemat-
ical instruments of precision. By the purity
of its casting, it diminshes considerably the Ia
Dor of scraping, fling and chasing and it is
peculiarly advantageous for all objects of art
that are made in bronze, vermil, or gilt. 1t Of
fers to the manufacturers of musical instru-
ments excellent properties of sorority and
the excellence Of its color and the facility with
which it is kept so, renders it well adapted for
military equipments, such as casques, cuirass-
es, buttons, sword and sabre hits, plates &c,
1t offers to the manufacturers of jewelry the
complete imitation of all the objects manufac-
tured in gold, as watch chains, bracelets, &c.
One of the special properties of the orcide is,
that it takes gold with marvellous facility, and
with beauty superior to any other metal, and
with great economy, besides the economy in
scraping and filing.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-19

Newspaper patronage is a curious thing in
the estimation of some people. A man lives
near you-never took your paper, it is too
small-don't like the editor-don't like the
politics-too Young Americanish-too old To-
gyish-or too something else-yet goes regu-
larly to his neighbor and reads by good fire.
finds fault with its contents, disputes with
its positions and quarrels with its type DC
casionally sees an article that he likes-saves
half dime and begs a number. This is
newspaper patronage.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-19

MANUFACTURE OF GUNPowDER.-In the
manufacture of gunpowder, the three mate
rials-nitre, sulphur, and charcoal-in the state
of the greatest purity, are first pulverized sep
arately, and then mixed in proportions which
very nearly correspond to one equivalent of
nitro, three of carbon, and one of sulphur.
They are then slightly moistened, and further
ground and blended together in charges of
forty pounds each, by means of large cylin-
ders or wheels of iron, weighing several tons
each, which roll round over the powder in
large wooden tub. The mixture is then spread
in layers of about an inch in thickness, between
copper plates, and subjected to an immense
hydraulic pressure A thin, hard cake is thus
obtained, which is broken into small fragments,
or granulated, by subjecting it to the action of
toothed brass rollers, of different successive
gauges. The grains are next sorted by means
of sleeves of different sizes, after which they are
thoroughly dried by steam heat, and finally pol
ished and glazed by rotating them in wooden
revolving cylinders with a small quantity of
black lead. The object of graduating the
powder is to favor the rapidly of the explo-
sion, by leaving nterstices, through which the
fame is enabled to penetrate, and kindle every
grain at the same moment Powder, in the
form of fine dust, burns rapidly, but does not
explode. The firing of gunpowder is not alb
solutely instantaneous, inasmuch as gun-cotton
and Illuminating mercury explode much more
rapidy-which facts prove duration in the ex-
plosion of powder. Substances which explode
more rapidly than gunpowder are not adapted
for the movement of projecties, from the fact
that sufficient time is not given to allow the
charge to receive the full advantage Of the ex-
pansive force of the gases generated-the &C
ton therefore, is not to project the ball, but to
burst the gun. The great explosive power of
gunpowder is due to the sudden conversion of
the solid grains into gases, principally nitrogen
and carbonic acid these, at the ordinary tenn
perature of the air, would occupy a space
equal to about three hundred times the bulk
Of the powder used but from the intense heat
developed at the moment of explosion, amounts
to at least 1900 times the volume of the pow
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-19
ID A t E N 7 A G E NC Y

UNITED STATES, GREAT BRITAIN, FRANCE,
And other European countries.
The subscriber, A PRACTICAL MECHANIC AND
CRAFTSMAN, well acquainted with the Patent Laws,
has been for years very successful in obtaining Pa
tents.
He continues to make Models, and prepare Specih-
cations Drawings and all papers, and to
Patents in the United States and European coun
tries Foreign business conded only to trusty and
sponsibe agents.
to at the lowest rates. Usually IS per cent lower than
the would be done by Others In the professon.)
Being connected with the best Agents at Washington
and making frequent trips there am enabled to keep
thoroughly posted in all matters relating to Patents and
Inventions, thus aoring the best facilities for pre-
limnary examinations and advising Inventors In regard
TO securing Patent for their inventions
Inventors will find 1t to their advantage to heir in
ventions into substantial form Model soon
ticabe, (ths frequently Patent in of ques
ton of priority Of nvertion and consult some reliable
acquainted with the Patent Laws and proceedings
In the Patent office, as to securing their rights.
All communications strictly confidential. Advice to
mode of proceeding given gratis. Preliminary examna
tons made, comparing inventions with those already
tented or in for the purpose, involving the
principles and advice given to the probability of
obtaining patent in saving from fifty to
hundred dollars to the Inventor. tE
MODELS. of all Inventions that require them, made
to order upon reasonable terms and warranted to
the acquisitions Of the Patent Office.
Deeds of assignments recorded at Washington Copies
tent Office obtained
The Patent Laws, Reports Of Patent Cases. and other
valuable works relating to Patents, together with
pete list of all the Patents record at Washington
be seen at my office, free-of charge
JAMES q. ARNOLD,
SOLICITOR OF PATENTS,
Worcester Mass
apis Once at Mechanics Hall. dawt
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-19

MANUFACTURE OF THIMBLEs.- Notwith-
standing the facility with which the manufac-
ture of these small but essential implements is
carried on by means of moulds in the stamping
machine, few processes can compare, in inge-
nuity and effective adoption, with the contriv-
ance originated by M. NJ Kuoy and Berthier,
of Paris. Sheet iron, one twenty fourth of an
inch thick, is cut into strips of dimensions
suited to the intended size of the thimbles
These strips are passed under punch press,
by which they are cut into disks of about two
inches in diameter tugged together by tail.
Each strip contains one dozen of these blanks,
and these are made red hot, and laid upon a
mandrel nicely fitted to their size.
The operator now strikes the middle of each
with round faced punch about the thickness
of his finger, and thus sinks it into the concav-
ity of the first mandre 1t is then transferred
successfully to another mandrel, which has
five hollows of successfully increasing depth,
and by striking it into them, it is brought into
the proper shape This rude thimbe is then
stuck into the chuck of a lathe, in order to
polish it within; it is then turned outside the
circles marked for the gold ornament, and the
pits indented with a kind of milling tool
They are next annealed, frightened, inside
with a very thin coat of gold leaf, which is
firmly united to the surface of the iron by the
strong pressure of smooth steel mandrel A
gold fillet is applied to the outside, in an annu-
lar space turned to receive it; being fixed by
pressure at the edges, into minute groove
formed on the lathe.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-19

~ do wish could be cured of lying in bed
so late in the morning." said lazy husband
lounging upon his pillow. "Well, ! VIII Try
the water cure" said his wife, pouring buck
ct full on him.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-19

edmond, how is it that the buttons are on
the inside of your shirt-collar 2"
~ don't know--isn't that the way mother 2"
"No, my son, you have disobeyed me, you
have been in swimming"
The boy felt that his mother had spoken the
truth and was for a moment silent. However,
the satisfactory explanation, as he thought
soon occurred. With triumphant look and
bold voice he exclaimed;
Mother, II guess turned II gettin over
the fence"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-19

SAFE FOR SALE. - One new "Firc
~ King Safe, AZ BY y uches, and 81 inches high
sale cheap, at No. Mechanics Hall diff
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-19
AND GRAINING G.

The undersigned, having returned TO Worcester has re-
sumed the business of House and Sign Painting and Grain
ing in all their various branches. All orders received at
his shop 233 Main street. stairs will be promptlo
tended to. Using but the best of stock and having
the best workmen, he hopes to merit liberal share Of
the public patronage. MILTON T. CARTER
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-19
BRUSHES. BRUSHES. BRUSHES

~ ELLIS THAYER, manufacturer and dealer in all
kinds of Brushes No. 10 Foster street. opposite Boston
and Worcester Railroad Depot Orders by mail other
wise will receive prompt attention.
n. B.--Partcular attention paid to Dresser and Ma
chine Brushes. div d.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-19

ITO RENT-Store and Rooms in Sargents
Il Block, convenient for Grocery, Boot and Shoe or
various other mechanical business. Inquire of DIR. 10
SEPH SARGENT, or of A. J. EATON,
az M NJ, d
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-19
a. be 3!,rt.

TO LET-The Store under the Spy office,
u opposite the Boston e. Worcester Railroad Depot.
Possession given Immediately. Apply to
jy4 diff DWIGHT FOSTER
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-19

TNENEMENTS TO RENT-In various
= parts of the city, Inquire of NATHANIEL BROWN,
No. Browns Block. dly iyl
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-19
UEATH'S POETICAL EXCHANGE,

DOWDER, SHOT, AND CAPS kept
II constantly on hand and for sale by
CHAS. Y. BROOKS,
DO diff No. Front street,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-19

NO LET-A frst-rate lower tenement or
seven rooms, on Benefit street, by
f24 d3w* F. WHIPPLE, 263 Main street
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-19

ITO LET = The Rooms over our Store,
Il now occ led by II. j. Rowland Possession given
March lst A. WHEEL0CK Il co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-30
AIN A N A c
II A RI N LIST.
PORT OF ALEXANpRIA-JULY %

PORT OF ALEXANpRIA-JULi 90.
ARRIVED.
Schr Joseph Guest, Reynor Washington to l..
j. Mehatfey.
Schr. Is. F. Ferguson, Smith, Boston, to /. ).
M,hafiey.
Schr. C. A. Crook, Evernham, Richmond. t"
Master.
Schr. Southerner, Morsell. Baltimore. timber t"
Fowle Co.
Schr Mary and Ann, Flowers, Sandy Point
wheat to Penny backer 4 Perry Bros
Schr Wetipquin. Murdoch, Marlow's Greek,
wheat to Pennybucker Perry Bros.
Steamer diamond State, kerwn, Baltimore L"
Wheat 4 Bro.
SAILED.
Schr. Daniel Brown. Head, Fall River, lay Bor-
den Mining Co.
Schr. Jane C. Pattison, Hand, by Borden Min
ing Co.
Schr Sarah Cullen, Cullen. Boston, by I. j..
Mehafey.
Schr Anna Shepard, Dckers"n, Disht"n, by
ID. b. Smith.
Schr Stag, Loveland, Boston, by L. j. Mehafiey.
MEMURASDA
Schr. Chesapeake. George, for this port, ED ut
Baltimore 2Sth inst.
Schr Marietta Burr, Nickerson, hence at Boston,
26th inst.
Schr N. Bedel, Chase for this port, cid. Mt New
York 27th.
Schr Caroline NJ Wilson, Tams, from this port.
for Kingston, Mass, sailed from Holmes Hole
Goth.
Schr. F.. Murray, Thompson, hence at Norfolk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-30
Kansas CONSTITUTIONAL Convention.

LEAvExwoRru, July 29.-The Kansas Con
stitutional Convention has nearly completed
it lubors, and will probably adjourn to-mor-
row. The Constitution is radically anti,
slavery, but it differs from the Leavenworth
instrument. inasmuch rs it does not extend
the right of suffrage 10 negroes.
The State Legislature consists of - Rep
resentatves and u Senators.
The business convention have selected To
peka as temporary capital, Lawrence being
the competitor.
The Indications are that the ratification Of
the Constitution will be vigorously opposed
by the Democracy, rs its strong measures Of
annexation of the Platte district, the exclu.
sion of free negroes, the prohibition bank
issue, and the preservation of the present
western boundary, which includes the gold
regions, have all been defeated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-30

REMARKs.-Th week the market has been
in II very unsettled condition. Prices at the open
INK of the week were very much depressed, and
Wheat went at lO7c for prime red, and l2Oc. fol
white of good quality. Flour WAS also much de-
pressed, and Corn. Rye, and Oats declined. There
has however, been II reaction, aud the market
closed with an advancing tendency, and much
frmer The stock of Flour on hand is light
while there is u fair demand on the part Of ship
pers and retailers. and we quote Union street Su-
perfne ut S5l2!@ 1925; Extra $575@ 81, and
Family $7@ 81. so, according to brand The lat
ter is scarce. Wheat yesterday rallied, and prices
sdvsnced l0(l l5c., the market closing firm, with
sales of white ut 800, 1875, and lSOc. for fair to
good and red at 100, us, lie, liz, and Zoe. for
lair To prime, and u lot of mixed, nearly red
at l22c. There were very light offerings OH
Change, and We saw choice white. Corn ~
Inactive the receipts are light, and small sales
were made At 7j@7Sc. for white. Rye is dull,
with light ofsrings and small sales 1T 65c.; prime
would probably command 7sc. Oats are quiet
and the sales unimportant. We have no change
To note in quotations of Wednesday, given above
Corn Meal is dull ut SOFA S5c. on the ears, and 9Oc
from neighboring mills. Sumac is in demand, at
unatcrei hgures. Hay is quiet, the receipts being
ialr. The Grocery market is unchanged. The
sale. for The week have been light, and we have no
change to notc in quotations since last week.
Provisions are dull, aud prices unchanged. Butter
isiu very fair supply at l64 Use. ID. for best
roll. Lard is wanted. Eggs are plentiful at 100
l?lc +. dozen. Plaster is in very fair request,
with moderate stocks. We continue to quote
1913 r ton for lump. delivered ON the cars
Ground is in good supply ut 81 p ton. The de-
msnd for Guano and other fertilizers 10 good,
though not 70 active as during the previous week.
We have no change to note in quotations, which
are As follows: Peruvian Guano $js; solnbrero
SIS; Columbian $2s; Eide Island $+j; Navssss
$2s; A. A. Mexican $2j; Kettlewelrs Manipulated
duauo. No. l. $50; do. No. 2, $45; DeBurg Excel
-or sij; Boital's Super phosphates S43. In Wool
there has been very little done during the week,
the receipts have been very light, while the de-
mand is less active. We quote the various grade:
dull MS follows: Merino, washed 400 Soc; un'
washed 3OG 35c.; common unwsshed ESQ 26c.
washed S3@a7c.; pulled 3O@35c. Freights are ae
tNe and vessels wanted. The arrivals for th'
week have increased, but Coal is accommodating
aud orders for it from Eastern ports numerous
We quote rates Ms follows To Portland, SIS
Portsmouth, 81. 80; Boston, 81 80; Cohssset Mar
rows, $l.5j; Wsreham, $l.7j; New Bedford, N.70
Bristol, $l.70; Providence, 81 81; Newport. $3.50
*.'o; Pawtueket, S1.s7; New Haven, $50; Hart
ford. $l.s5; Bridgeport. $3.50; Derby, $3.50; New
York, $3.50; Albany, $I.75; Troy, $3.50; Phils'
delphia. 80 cts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-30
Gigantic Swindling Operation.

New YORK, July 29.-The papers of this
morning announce that another swindling
affair has Just exploded here, being that OF
the Grand Duchy of Baden fourteen million
loan, connected with lottery, of which the
Rothschlds were the pretended European
agents and Constantine Fellnix X Co. the
agents in this city The latter party have
been operating largely in the south and west,
hut are now missing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-30
Daring Burglary.

BALTIMORE, July 29.-The residence of
John Jones, Il milkman. situated on York
avenue, was entered last night by some bur
glars and robbed of 81, $50 and gold watch,
making their escape after severe struggle
with Jones, on whom they snapped pistol
and drew knife. The burglars had packed
up all the vauables i'll the house, but owing
to the determined resistance Of the owner
they were compelled to retreat MIR. Jones
narrowly escaped with his life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-30
From New Orleans.

New ORLEANS, July 2S.-The first new cot,
ton Of the season WAS received to-day, from
Southern Texas, being about one week be-
hind that received last year.
Late Texas dates report the suicide OF Hill,
the murderer Of Lyons, at Galveston.
Advices from Matamoras to the l4th inst,
represent the Northern Mexico provinces
quiet.
The yacht Roslyn was insured in this city
for st. 900.