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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-12
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ESSAYS OF ELLA There is an irresistible
charm in the very title of this book, which
they will feel most readily and deeply who
are most familiar with Charles Lambs writ
ings. And all such persons will rejoice to
know that there is now in the market new
edition of these essays, worthily printed, and
embellished with finely engraved portrait of
the author The publisher is William Veazie,
Cornhill, Boston, and he has had the good
taste to give us these finest expressions of the
wit, humor, and wisdom of Lamb, in appro-
pirate style. The printing is in the highest
style of the art, such as we get nowhere in
this country out of Cambridge; and the whole
appearance of the book is just what it should
be. For sale by E. Melen, Jr.
The OLD STONE MANSION. By Charles j.
Peterson. Mr.. Peterson has written stories
which have been read with pleasure. We
have not read this book but one or two per-
sons, whose opinions have weight in the liter.
airy world, recommend it strongly as ''the best
novel of American society published for many
years"
PREACHERS AND PREACHING. By Rev.
Nicholas Murray, D. D. New York Harper
& Brothers. Rev. DR.. Murray, of Elizabeth
town, N. j., is known to portion of the read
ing public. In this volume he puts forth what
may be termed a manual or "hand-bo for
preachers He writes well; and his large ex-
perience and observation have prepared him
to communicate many useful counsels and sug-
gestions. For sale by E. Mellen, Jr.
The WOMAN OF THE WORLD. BY Lady
Clara Cavendish. This novel portrays a wo-
man whose style is that of Lady Gay Spanker,
and who runs a career of fashionable folly and
dissipation in very reckless way. She falls
into the wickedness and ruin to which such a
character leads very naturally. Those who
can find amusement in reading the story of
brilliant, EAST" and worthless woman, may
find amusement here. Published in New
r York by Evart d. Long & Co. For sale in
Worcester by s. Thompson & Co.
FAIRY DREAMS or, Wanderings in Elf
Land. BY Jane g. Austin With ilustra-
tons by Hammatt Billings. Boston: J. L.
Tilton & Co. This little book is admirably
adapted for young readers. 1t is well written.
finely illustrated, and very beautifully printed.
For sale by E. Mellen, Jr.
"SToRIEs OF RAINBOW AND LUCKY" is the
title of new book for young readers from
the pen of Jacob Abbott We need do no
mere to draw attention to it than announce tire
authors name. 1t has just been published by
the Harpers, and is for sale here by L. Mellen,
Jr.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-12

FRIGHTENED BY BLIND GIRL.--The
Wheeling Intellgencer, publishes the state
ment of a blind girl, who was recently expelled
from Martisburgh, Va, on suspicion of being
an Abolitionist. She says "Some of the
people treated me kindly enough, but the lady
of the house insisted that | was an Abolition
list. That coming as L did, from Indiana, |
was not entitled to belief A gentleman came
into my room unlimited, and questioned me in
an impudent manner. applied to minister
who said he would be glad to assist me, but
would advise me not to stay during the excite
ment 1t was in consequence of this that
was compelled to leave" In addition to this
the conductor of the train upon which the
blind lady and her sister arrived, told us, in
the presence of a number of gentlemen, that
the ladies were not permitted to remain. He
was asked if he knew them, and upon reply
ing that he did not, was told that "they could
not stay there"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-12

CIRCULATING LIBRARIEs.-A great impetus
has lately been given to circulating libraries in
England, owing to the very high price of books
there. None but the rich can buy them, ST so
being the usual price of new novel in Lon
don. Mr.. Nude, who keeps one of the largest
libraries of this class in London, gives notice
that he has added to his collection $500 copies
of Adam Bede, while of other popular works
he has from so to 500 copies. The annual
subscription for this library is from one to five
guineas, according to the number of books
wanted. His subscribers extend to the coun-
try, where the books are sent by railway Mr..
Nude gives the following statistics of his bus
mess:
"Volumes circulated-History and Biogra-
ply, 56,742; Travels and Adventure, %, 552 ::
Fiction, $3.50; Miscellaneous, including Sci
ence, Religion, Reviews, &C., 46 $50, making a
grand total Of 2l6,054 volumes. The machin-
cry by which this is accomplished is all sys-
tematically arranged. Mr.. Nudes light spring
carts are met with, constantly going their
rounds i'll the suburban districts, and discbary-
ing their literary freight at the snug little vii
las, each in its own peculiar bower of gardens
and green trees"
We think it would be an advantage if some
of our large subscription libraries, such as the
Providence Atheneum, would buy ten or twen-
ty copies of popular work, instead of q single
one, and at the end of the year, when the de-
mand has ceased, sell them off, The Boston
City Library circulates number of many pop
ular books.-ProCidence Journal
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-12

The BOYS ON HAND.-The boys were at
the stores in large numbers, on Saturday,
pricing the sleds and skates-a sure sign those
articles are in immediate demand The boys
like sleds with heroic names painted on them in
gay colors, but they like speed better. The
good old-fashioned home made sled, modelled
after an ox-cart, and, like that Il practical in
stitution, is not tolerated by the progressive
youth Of to-day. His eye falls more favoraby
on low, pointed, rakish-looking craft, which
in speed is Irregular sumner" and which
looks much more piraical than puritanical.
GLOW jolly" suggests lad, 40 coast down
Walnut street, right through the door of Me-
chanics Hall building" 1t will be readily be-
lieved that lad had fast sled 70 try The boys
have the winter before them but all its snow
and ice bring no terrors nothing but fun, for
them-provided they have sleds. and skates,
and boots. Already they have discovered that
new ice has formed in Curtis and Saisbury's
ponds, and even secluded aud insignificant
Bell Pond has been cut up by the pioneer skat.
| crs who have yenturcd up there.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-12

SIGNoR MARIO IN DuEL.-The Madrid
correspondent of the London Advertiser,
writing on the 10th inst, says The brutal
treatment which Madame Grsi has experience
ed at the hands of the high-born, well bred
potato-hurling, bowling audiences which fire.
quents the Italian opera here, has given rise to
much recrimnation. Signor Mario has natur-
ally resented these insults. But in his remon.
strances he has been met by the remark that
during the hey-dey of her prosperity Madame
Grisi disdained to accept any of the brilliant Of
fers Of the Madrid managers and that she only
does sonow, when her cracked and broken voice
fails to procure any price in the market. Many
angry discussions have arisen, and at last
they have resulted in duel, which came off
yesterday. The principals were Signor Mario
and Senior San Miguel, the director of the
Principe Theater. After several passes, and
both combatants were wounded, the one in the
face, the other in the arm, the seconds inter-
fered, and the honor of both was declared Scot
free. Neither has been seriously hurt; in
deed, Mario would be able to sing again next
week, were his services required, but he will
decline ever again to sing in this capital"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-12
Tenchers, nreetlnr I'm Grnnon.


The Worcester County Teachers Asso-
Friday, and continued its sessions with great
interest through Friday and Saturday. The
question, GLOW can parents, pupils, and teach
ers, best aid each other TO promote thessuccess
of teacher Z" was discussed on Friday morn
ing by Messrs. Sprague of Worcester, Russell
of Fitchburg, and Eddy of Oxford, in very
interesting manner.
very interesting lecture was given in the
afternoon of Friday, by Rev. Mr.. Jones of
Milford, and another Friday evening, by Rev.
Kendall Brooks OF Fitchburg. The latter
gentleman considered the question whether to
give thorough and extensive education to
all classes-the poor as well as the rich-is,
on the WHOLE desirable. He took the afiirma-
tive of the question, and showed the value of
such an education in increasing the number Of
learned men in the community in extending
the boundaries of human knowledge in in
creasing human inventions in diminishing
poverty; in securing the stability of govern
ment and the interest of freedom and, above
all, in raising multitude of immortal minds
from degradation to usefulness and happiness.
The relative merits of the district and
town systems, in the managing of schools,
were respectively discussed by Mr.. Eddy of
Oxford, who favored the town system; Mr..
Grassie of Bolton, who thought the choice of
teachers by prudential committees preferable;
Rev. Mr.. Jones of Milford and Others In
the evening, the topic of discussion was, what
course of studies should be pursued in COM
UIon schools, in which several members of the
association engaged.
On Saturday, the best methods of preventing
whispering were considered, various express
sions of opinion being made by Messrs. Green
and Sprague of Worcester, DR.. George Brown
of Barre, Mr.. Stone of Westboro, and several
Others The following list of officers for the
ensuing year was reported and adopted
Presidential. L. Read of Fitchburg.
Vice Presidents-H. r. Greene of Worcester, Mr.,
Russell of Fitchburg, and Mr.. Stone of Westboro'.
Secretary-AIr Rockwell of Millbury.
Executive Commtee-Messrs. Hubbard of Graf
ton, Cooke of Milford, and Newton of Worcester.
The discussions during the day and evening
were animated and interesting, and elected
naturally some diversity of sentiment though
there was general agreement in favor of the
town system for the management of schools.
The doors of the good people of Grafton
were thrown open with generous hospitality
for the entertainment of the very large num-
Der of teachers.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-12

DEATH OF THEODORE SEDGwICK.-
Theodore Sedgwicl, who died on Thursday
at his residence in Stockbridge, Mass, was at
the time of his death the United States Dis
trict Attorney for the Southern District of N.
York, but ill health he'd for some time disabled
him from active service. AS awriter upon
law, as practical lawyer, and in the walks of
general literature, Mr.. Sedgwick enjoyed Il
high reputation His miscellaneous writings
were principally essays, a biography of VIII.
liam Livingston, and collection of the writ
ings Of William Leggett He was man of
elegant tastes and OF much cultivation. He
was but torty-eight years Of age at the time of
his death, but for six months had been confined
to his bed by painful illness
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-12

TRUE TO DUTY.-Hon. Augustus Frank,
OF the Wyoming Congressional district, had
been suffering for several weeks from that
most excruciating of all diseases, infammatory
rheumatism. The disease was at its height at
the beginning of the week preceding the meet
ing Of Congress; but on Thursday he was
able TO be up, and ON Friday he could move
with tho aid of crutches. Whereupon he
hobbled to the cars, pushed on to Washington,
and was in his seat when the roll was called
on Monday. 1t is to be hoped that no mis-
chief will result to Mr.. Il. from this exhibition
OF zeal and of devotion to duty ALBANY E0en-
ing Journal.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-12

DAMAGES FOR Loss OF WIFE.-The town
of Milford, few weeks ago, voted $500 to
Charles O'Keefe, as compensation for the loss
of his wife, who was drowned six years ago
in Charles river,-O'K eefe claiming that the
catastrophe occurred from defects in the high.
way. AT a town meeting held last week. the
case was again re-opened, and after discussion
between Hon. A. G. Mayhem and II. B. Sta
pies, Esq, counsel for the town, and 7. G.
Kent for O'Keefe, the vote was reconsidered
four to one
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-12


VERMlFUGE, Prepared by Fleming Bros?
Listen to the testimony Of an eminent physician in
favor of Lanes Vermifuge which is now universally
acknowledged to be the best in use; even members of
the medical faculty who often opposed to the use
of patet medclnes) cannot withhold the approval Of
thsinyauale remedy;
/ have used Dr. Nj Lanes Worm Specific, prepared by
Fleming Bros, Pittsburgh, Pa, in my practice and
AM prepared to say that the unparalleled success with
which have prescribed its USE both for children and
adults induces me say the most in It's favor of any spc
ellie or patent medicine ever before brought to my no.
tlce The mode of administration the smallness of the
dose, and the certainty of Its eGaclus effects give H. in
my opinion adecded advantage over any other medicine
Of the hind before the public.
Purchasers will be careful to ask for DR. M'LANE,s
CELEBRATED VERMIFUGE, manufactured by FI.EN.
ING BRoS. of Ptsburg PA. All other yermlfuees in
comparison are worthless. Dr. lanes genuine ycrln.
fugo also his celebrated Liver Pills. cali now be had at
all respectable drug stores None genuine withont The
signature Of FIEMING mos
dl0 dGtkw FIJI
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-12

HALF DoLLARs.-The United States mint
has published new halt dollar to be submit
ted to government for its approval. The new
coin, although Of the same diameter as that
now in circulation, is much thicker at the rim
In consequence Of the deeper sinking of the
die, and hence much more durable. On one
side is a medallion portrait Of Washington,
with the head wreathed with laurel the word
Liberty upon scroll over the bust at the
bottom the date, 1859; and around the whole
the words United States Of America, in plain
well adapted raised letters. On tho reverse
side, wreath of grain envelopes the words
Half Dollar, in tho same beautiful letters
The coin is very handsome.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-12
dolOrtester stlOnoap Alomng, December y, 1853.

ZEBRAs IN HARNEss.-In the last century
the Queen Of Portugal had team of eight Ze-
bras, which probably came from Angola NJ
Correa de Sierra, the perpetual secretary of the
Academy of Lisbon, told NJ bureau de la
Male, in 1902, that he had often seen her Ma
Jesty about Lisbon with her zebra equipage :;
and one OF the royal stables in Lisbon is still
called the stables of the zebras-Once q Week
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-12

The FUNERAL OF john BRowN.-The fn-
neral Of John Brown took place at North Elba
ON Thursday. The body was borne from his
house by six of his neighbors, to rock near
by, under the shadow Of which lie had directed
1t to be laid. Religious exercises were pre-.
viously held at the house, in which Rev. Mr..
Young, Of Burlington, VT, ofIlciated. Re.
marks were also made by J. NJ. McKim, of
Philadelphia, and Wendell Phillips.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-12

ILLUSTRATED ANrI-SLAvERY LECTURE-Prof
w. f. johnson, cOlored man, from the New FORK
Institute for the Blind will give lecture and enter
tainment, by the aid of the obscura exhibit
ing number of picture views illustrative of Ameri-
can slavery, at the A. NJ. L. lions Church. on Ex-
change street, this evening. Doors open at 7
O'Clock, to commence at e. Price of admission, 10
cents.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-12

ARBUoKLE Sc PATHS QUADRILLE BAND seem to
be appreciated in other towns as well as Worcester
The following is the list of engagements to be full
filled, as we learn from Mr.. Arbuckle: Monday
December 18th, private party, Worcester; Tuesday
18th, Mechanics Hall; Wednesday 14th at Barre
Thursday 18th, at Grafton; Friday 10th, Bay State
House. Friday 23d, Horticultural Hall Monday 18th
City Hall; Wednesday 2Sth, Ashburnham; Thursday
10Th, Charlton; Friday 3Oth, Horticultural Hail
Monday January I'd, Horticultural Hall; Thursday
February I'd, Leominster.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-12

The dry goods dealers in this city, and the
dealers in millinery and fancy goods, will
close their stores at seven o'clock in the even
ing, from Dec Is to March l.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-12

In Clinton; Dec, 8, Edmund Q. Greenleaf aged g.
In Berlin, Dec. 4, Josiah W. Babcock
In Leominster Mr. Otis r. Atherton formerly of Lam
caster aged 81 yrs mos.
In ware, Dec. s. Miss Concordance Brainard aged H.
mos IL days. ~ 80 =
In Toledo, Ohio, Dec. 5, Hon Daniel o. Norton late
United States Attorney for Ohio.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-12

HALF FARE TO BosToN.-Excurslon tickets
will be sold on Wednesday, Dec. IA, good only
by the 4 P. NJ train to Boston and 1116 from
Boston of that date, at one fire for round trip
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-12

CoTToN room EGYPTIAN SEED.-Thcy are
raising cotton in South Carolina from Egyp-
tan seed, and on Senator Hammonds planta.
ton. This is in compliment to the country
from which there was such an exodus OF fugi-
tive slaves in the old days, and where the cot.
democracy held on to their "peope" so long
against the Divine will. But the Pharaohs
are mummies, and some Of the descendants Of
the fugitives rule kings Traveller.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-12

SAVINGS BANKs.--In the House, Saturday
morning after long debate, chapter 81 (of
banks and banking) was amended, on the mo-
ton Of Mr.. Wilcox of Springfield, by provid.
ing that savings banks may deposite on call in
my bank, and receive interest ON the same,
not to exceed five per cent, nor more than
$4,000 Of the amount deposited.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-12

= iNo,fice,,BEwARE OF IMPOSITION! FoUSEL'S PAB
OLoM VIE, the great French remedy, is the onIy rem
wy ~ being ne o4ty remedy knOun thai ,c arrest he
G III; Or Iaberctes IN the Lungs or restore the
ttatlhctohS 81 the pulmonary organs TO their normal
f3dft2n Its Invaluable properties obtained for it
Ie ghest recommendation praise from some of the
most eminent physicians and chemists in the conntrt
Whe the pest and srest proofs merits are Afforded
by the numerous testimonials great eicacv in con-
querng disease which constantly received from onr
most respectable citizens. Invaids in ali stages Of nn
be administered to the delicate and feeble with ner
rect safety and certain relief Read the Following -
Certificate of Dr. A. a, HAYES in reference to the uno
1,, quaed virtues of this great discovery
This preparation by chemical analysis was proved TO
De ree from opium or of its compounds; nor were
any of the alkaoids present 1t does not contain anv
mercarla or mineral substance but consists wholly Of
volatile dusile agents, which afford vapors freely at
moderate temperature Most of the substances used are
9lgnay used in alternating pulmonary disease but the
aeElee by which they are combined is and original
ana 9dps the compound to inhalation or other modes
A. A. HAYES n. b.. State Assover
l6 Boylston street, Boston, Dec. Is, 1851 '-
1. Boston, July %, 1859
that have used Fousets PaJaiam ute and consdcr
IL le pest article that have ever used pulmonary
complaints My wife has used it for severe colds and lis
enect was magcal and have objection to your re
ieTr i IN any way to me that you deem expedent
nave given the above named fair trial and with con-
hdenee advise all that afflicted with colds or pulmo
nary complaints to try it, Yours RS truly
Surgical Instrument Manufacturer i2s WASHINGTON St
SAYS 49, ~ ~
An extraordinary cue of Consumption has recently
tailty OF F0uSeFS Fabuam Hta; the violence of which
Is IN me handwriting of the subject Mr.. VIM p Brig
man, y o. l3U Albany street. in this city, 1t seems that
lor ehleen months he had been exhibiting all the usual
symptoms OF Consumption; and that after having had
recourse to the skill OF various physicians without bene
ne ad to abandon his business and be confined his
al remarkable cures effected by it, in cases as desperae
as ms own he concluded to it a fororn hope The
result mas been most happyhe has now entirely recoy.
cred ana now engaged in his usual pursuits Ii is such
wen authenticated cases this we take pleasure in
laying before our readers since, by so doing many vain
ape ilVes may be saved, and much good Effected
Is sou at the low price of 50 cents 81 per bottle
mus placing II within the reach of all. FL LAFORNE
Sole Agent, Boston, Mass. NJ S. BURR & co. General
agents, NO ~ fremont street, Museum Building Bos-
ton and for sale by all druggists Circulars with testi
HoliaS OF Its e.! caev can be had of the Agents.
GEORGE r. SPUR, No pol Main street General
Agent for Worcester, Mass deodGwly nj
DIR. $. Foster Haven, Fosters Block, Pearl st
Worcester. " 800 "
Special attention giYnn tn niscnsns of tI,n
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-12
EUslNEss NOTICES.

ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH of Ladies' Misses
and Chdren's Boots and Shoes will be sold at private
SAFE for fifty cents on the dollar f. W Wallis Auction
hoom' No. Flaggs Building, on Monday and Tuesday,
Dec Il and l3 These goods must be sold. Ladies in
want of good boots price are invited TO call and
examine
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-12
PURE COGNAC BRANDY,

CERTIFICATE
hereby certify that the Brandy ntaiued in tis b+
ne was imported and bottled by me- with INV name on
cork lof medical and private use and is warranted
perfectly pure, and of the best quality
DolPHo WOLFE, % Beaver-st, New York
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For sale by Druggists generally dlm% 100