Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-03
CITY kMD COUNTY.

The NATIONAL BANK OF WoRCEsTER.-
This bank will commence business next Nom
day, and it goes into operation under very ia
vnrable circumstances. The directors are
men of large business experience; Mr.. Ham
mond, the president who has had experience
and success in the banking business. has the
confidence Of the community; the cashier
has thorough knowledge OF his business,
having been 10. -.-.--.. >...s '~~.~.---- III
% A. City Bank. Over seventy banks have
now been organized under the act of congress
and these banks have capital Of ten mill
lions of dollars. Their notes will have not
only uniform appearance but uniform
value throughout the country j. Smith Ha-
mans, one of the ablest financial writers in
the country, IN an article in the Continental
Monthly, says of the new bank act
1--WE consider the bank act of 1868 as one
Of the most important features Of the thirty
seventh congress and Of this administration.
1t will create II link long wanted between the
states and territories, and do much to
strengthen the Union and maintain CONNER
cial prosperity. The country will hereafter
honor secretary Chase for the conception and
success OF this schem even if there were no
other distinguished traits in lis administration
of the treasury and the government finance
JoHNsoN's FAMILY ATLAs.-Those familiar
with what is called ''Colton's Large Atlas
will understand the character of this work,
on knowing that it is the work of Cotton re-
vised and greatly improved. Johnson's Atlas
is undoubtedly the best in existence. 1t is
the only illustrated atlas printed on steel
| plates; and while it is American in purpose
and character, it gives us maps of nations on
all the continents. There are over one hun
dred maps and plans; and in addition it con-
tains large amount of geographical, statisti-
cal and historical matter, illustrated by great
number of electrotype engravings. Among
| the additions of matter in this edition of the
| atlas are complete list Of the post offices in
the United States, chronological history of
| the war, the census for $780, and a beautifully
colored show of the flags of ali nations; and
the atlas is bound with guards, so that with
little gluten. any desirable new maps may
be added. The work has been prepared by
| Richard Swanson Fisher, NJ. D., and of
| course he has done the work we'll.
The war has turned everybody to studying
| geography, and good maps are generally ap-
preciated. Mr.. L. W. Farchilds, agent for
| the sale of JOhnson's Atlas, will show the
work, and solicit subscribers in this city. We
can say in behalf of the work that it deserves
the attention and favor of all who desire to
have an atlas that contains the best maps.
Mrs. VAN BENTHUYsEN, an exile from
the south, will address the citizens of Wor-
cester at Rev. Mr.. Richardson's church ves-
try, on Monday evening, Oct 8, at half past
seven o'clock, on the "Rebelion, its authors
and advocates, their motives and measures"
She has lived many years in the south, and
will relate many interesting incidents con-
nected with the origin of the rebellion, which
came under her immediate notice as an in
mate and connection OF the family of JEFF.
Davis. She will also give an account of her
escape from Tennessee, on the breaking out
of the war.
She will also speak on southern society in
the Unversalist church, on Main street,
Tuesday evening, Oct. G. Mrs. Van B. is
ready in speech and easy in manner, and
never fails to secure the attention of all who
give her a nearing.
The lecturer being entirely dependent upon
her own labors for the support Of herself and
child, will ask contribution at the close of
each lecture.
MUsICAL.-The concert at Mechanics Hall
last evening by the Worcester County Musi-
cal Convention, under the direction o. Prof.
Frost, was very successful affair, calling to
gether quite large number of our music-loV-
ing citizens, who were very enthusiastic in
their expressions of satisfaction WITH we
might almost say, ererH piece upon The pro-