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not active Chicago Rock Island g23 Erie preferred
100; Ha.lem 81; illinois Central scrip 81; Mich an
Hudson 81; Pacific Mail 1854 cleveland and Itlshgtt
sTe cay p5ls IVO5; skies 81 registered $50
$40 Treasury Notes, Jos; one year certin-
pons ~; AmercanGold l57f Tennessee skies 49, 623
sterling bills are sold for gold AID currency
inc rate Is lIO5 payable i'll gold Gold is quoted at 1855
since the second beard. The excitement on the gold
question exceeds anything ever known; the quotations
nave not been stationary ten minutes together TO day.
Inc public are sellers in small amounts whatever rate
they can get from the b.oaers.
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Town Oncrrs ELECTED.


SrBRLING.-M Moderator, Samuel OSgood;
Town Clerk. William d. Peck; Selectmcn,
j. S. Butterick, Josiah Phelps, Ephraim Fair
bank Assessors, p. NJ. Rugg, Samuel Os-
good, John Houghton; Overseers ofthe Poor,
Joseph 2. Haywood, Charles NJ Bailey, Jo-
scph Whitney; School Committee, Samuel
Osgood for three years, P. NJ Rugg for one
year; Town Treasurer, VIM. d: Peck.
NoRrHBoRoUGH.-M Moderator, John Rice;
Town Clerk, J. b. Crawford; Selectmen, W.
Il. Bush, Il. w. Newton, VIM A. Bartlett,
I'd, George G. Valentine, Warren f. Moore;
Assessors, Samuel Clark, George &. Valen-
tine, John B. Parker; OverseerS Of the Poor,
George Ii. Williams, Denna Eager, Joseph
T. Fay; Treasurer and Collector, Samuel
Clark; School Committee, DR.. II. A. jew
EFT; Constables, E. 2. Dabol John A. Leach.
Town grants-for town charges, $4,000; for
schools, 1920; for highways, $500.
Observation-Disclosures Frederick Par
ker; Selectmen, John w. Work, Leonard
Smith, Amos d. Wiley; Assessors, Gerard
BUSHNELL L. C. Farnsworth, L. Wyman Stone ;
Town Clerk, Gerard Bushnell; Collector OF
Taxes, E. Wyman Stone; Treasurer, L. O.
Eddy School Committee, Gerard Bushnell;
Constables, John Stearns, j. q. Goldsmith,
Leonard Smith, E. Wyman Stone.
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general news Summary
BOSTON AND VICINITY.


Rev DIR. Thomas Hill asinaugurated pres
ident of Harvard College on Wednesday, in
presence of the four living ex-presidents Of
the college-Quincy, Everett, Sparks and
Waker-and a lBrge cOncOurse of graduates
and others. A Latin Grafton was delivered
by Z. G. Stetson of the senior class, after
which Governor Andrew made an address, in
vesting the president with his office, to which
Dr. Hill made a brief response. After the
choir had sung domino, fac salvum presl-
DEM" the president delivered his inaugural
address, defending the the thesis "that the
capacity for profting by professional studies,
and for usefulness in special PE0taSfieesna con- Ia
c'ifiGded with the singing Of Greek chorus
from the Antizone Of Sophocles.
Actions have been commenced in Boston
against several persons who have failed to
take out licenses or to make their returns,
under the internal revenue law, as required.
They will be test suits, and on their decision
actions will be commenced against large
number of merchants and manufacturers who
have failed TO comply with the provisions of
the law.
The colored citizens of Boston celebrated
the anniversary of the death of Crispus At
tucks, who was shot by the British soldiers in
State street, March 5, l770, at fremont Tenn
pie, last evening.
MIDDLEsEx COUNTY.
The stage driver between Lowell and South
birmingham through all the past winter, has
found only snow enough to make five trips on
runners, and poor sleighing at that. In the
year 1862 he had sixteen weeks of very fair
seighing on the same route.
At wool sale in New York, yesterday,
1000 pounds choice Ohio picklock sold at
$l,05, the highest price ever known.
Tho 1acfrIiptinn Of tho ell
an advance of about five cents a pound in the
tea market at New York.
The steamship Kedar arrived at New Yorl,
Monday, from LIVERPOOL. brought 600 baIes
cotton.
coxxFcr,rr.r
The republicans of fine second district mot
at New Haven on Wednesday. and nominated
Samuel l.. Warner for congress. Mr. War
ner is MAYOR of Middletown, and a Union man
of democratic antecedcnts. The rennblirans
of the first district met at Hartford the same
dav. and nominated Col Henry G.. Deming
for congress. bv a vote of 70 against 2G for
Julius L. Strong.
Owing to the absence of pennies in circula-
ton, the grocers of New Haven are GIVING
nutmegs in the way of small change
RHODE ISLAND
Extensive sales of real estate are reported
at Providence. Thirty acres of land contigu-
Gus to the cove" sold for $4,000. Dr.
Hartshorn has sold his elegant mansion far
$4,000, Tristan Burgess one hundred acres
of land for $50, O0O and Henry Gardner the
Gen. James estate for s47, 900. The estate of
Cranston for $4,000. This is onr of the
finest old-fashoned mansions in the CITY. 1t
was built bv William and Josanb PnseaIl
prominent merchants nf the antelravoIrti9,a''
ry era 1t was afterwards the residence If
Dr. Amos Throop, from whom it descended 70
tho ,,roson+ ooo,,,a,4
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-03-06

SAN Francisco, March AT a recent mu-
ncipal election in Virginia City, the principal
%own of Nevada Territory, the Union party
triumphed over the democrats.
The first gunpowder mill erected on this
coast, is now nearly ready to commence OPP
erations in Santa Cruz county. consider
able amount of flax will be raised in the
counties of California this year-e experiments
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-03-06

The Calico BALL at Mechanics Hall last
evening proved to be very successful affair."
was well managed, and gave much enjoyment
to all who attended. 1t was pleasant to note
that neat and pretty calico dresses were quite
generally worn on this occasion. The music
was good, and better, we think, than the Bos-
ton music which was gwen at the time Of the
costume promenade. The receipts last night
must have been quite large. and will be agreat
help to the Soldiers Relief Society.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-03-06

ExPcrlenee teaches us that delIcacy prevents many
females from applying for the alleviate suffer-
ing and life. That objection Cbvated IN the case
ofSir James Clarkes Pills prepared after prescrp.
lion of Sir James Clarke Physician the Queen Of Eng
land and well known to be the only and sue remedy
forfemale difficulties and distractions from any
Ihey can be sent bottle containing 50 pills post Free
by enclosing 81 and postage stamps to any agent
Sold by BUSH CO.. and all Druggists
nj deodt,veoyr a9
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-03-06

LEGAL INSTRUMENTS issued before the stamp
tax went into elect Of course do not require
to be stamped now, but those issued on or
after March !, 1868, must be stamped or they
will be invalid.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-03-06

having proved it to be more profitable than
raising wheat.
The rage for specializing in mining stocks
is increasing. 1t is estimated that from $685.
600 to $4,000 change hands daily, buying
and selling shares at the San Francisco stock
exchange alone. Nothing like it was ever
known here before.
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CITY AND COUNTY.

The mercury stood at zero yesterday morn
ing, and we had clear, cold day. In Brook
field it was below, Springfield IA below, and
up in New Hampshire it was as low as a cop
perhead.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-03-06

THE CATTLE BREEDERS ASSOCIATION met
at Hartford on Wednesday, and after an inter-
esting discussion on breeds and pedigrees, adj
journed to meet in this city year hence. Its
object is the protection of breeders and the
public from imposition by pedigrees. The
following officers were elected III. H. Pc
tiers of Southboro, president; Z. H. Hyde, B.
F. Andrews, H. G. White. A. 0. Cummins
and Peleg Winslow, vice presidents; H. A.
Dyer, secretary and treasurer; j. S. Allen
and C. F. Pond, auditors
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-03-06

THE THEATER.- Tickets for Saturday eve
ming can be secured at the box office to-day.
Othello will be performed with an unusually
good cast of characters. Davenport and
Wallack have but few equals on any stage.f 4.
&
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-03-06

FIrcHBuRo.-The amateur dramatic per-
formanees given few weeks ago realized
S32l so, which was applied as follows Sol
diero' reicf society, $50; soldiers aid society,"
$50; western sanitary commission, 500; ma
tional sanitary commission, Sl2l.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-03-06

TEMPERANCE LEvEE.-The Sons and Daughters OF
temperance will have Levee at their Hail. THIS (Fri
usy) EVENING The exercises will consist of speaking
ana singing Refreshments will be provided and good
time may be expected
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-03-06
How PLEA

dow lsleitsant--Thc use of Wings Farna Crack
ets regularly mas III many caused the Unnatural
1ea anu ieVerlsh tendency OF the system to snbsde
lou should get me true Farna Crackers stamped with
of the best gr0ceIs. div s'N'i f f5i'
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Superior Court, Civn Term.

The case of Dudley r. Haskell vs.. the
! Worcester Mutual Fire Insurance Company
was an action to recover the amount of the
insurance of $1,000 on barn of the plaintiff,
. in Dudley, destroyed by fire September 2Ist,
1861, and 1925 on his hay and grain. The
insurance company declined to pay on the
ground that the fire was caused by the mis-
conduct of Mr.. Haskell A very large num-
Der Of witnesses were in attendance, and the
case promised to consume a number of days
but, after the plaintiff had proved the value
i, of his property destroyed, and the first wit
ness on the part of the defendants had testi-
fed, the counsel for the defendants frankly
stated that the evidence was different from
what they and the officers of the COM
pany had expected, and that they would
withdraw charges against the plaintiff and
consent to his having judgment for the sum Of
$l5l3 and costs. Bacon, Dewey, and Hyde
for plaintiff; Foster, Hoar, and Stockwell for
defendant. There being no other cases ready
the court adjourned till Monday next at ten
o'clock A. N.
Ahne lot of canvass back duck and quails is for
sale by j. NJ Aldrich, No. l Mechanic street, suit
able for sick people.
OUR readers referred to the notice of large
sale of crockery, glass ware, fancy goods, &C.,
which is to take place at Lincoln House block,
commencing next Monday.
HELD FOR PosTAGE.-Letters addressed as
follows, are detained at the post Office for
non-payment Of postage.
c. r. Dimond, Esq, Washington, D c.
Daniel O'Leary. Wig Manufacturer, Holyoke,
Mass.
David MITCHELL Co. X, 55th Mass. Regiment, New
| bern, n. c.
King. Bolio, Co. F, 5lst Mass. Regiment New.
| bern, y. C.
Miss Eliza A. Plat, Webster. Two cents dne.)
duel
MIS-; Olivia II. Swift, care of Judge Mellen Way
! laiiH' mas Merchandise enclosed in q Newspaper
subject to letter postage
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reverend gentleman having been restored to health in
lew GAYS after undergoing all the usual routine and r
regular expensive modes of treatment without success
considers it his sacred duty to commitments IN HE
tctea Fellow creatures the MEANS CURE Hence on
the receipt OF an addressed envelope he will send ee
copy OF the prescription used. lirect TO m I0TJN
j3l6 dtmchl0 - '"' ~ l.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-03-06

TO the Young or Old, Male or Female
IL you have been suffering from habit indnlred in nv
lne youIh OF roth sexes, which many alarmin
sypt9s " UNITS them Tor marriage, and is the great
sIeNll Wnlen can Deial man woman see svmntorrs
enumerated IN advertisement and you are suaerer
cut out the advertisement, and send for il at once ie
laws are dangerous. Ask for HemDods Tato ~, ~
Cures guaranteed. Beware Counterfeits and fnita
TONS dpon2nn anu Iinlla-
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-03-06

oe pr. John g. Mott, Physician and svrgeon.
90 COURT STREET corner OF Howard, Boston is c5nsit
ed daily from IN until 2 and from to in tbe cynsi
on an diseases OF the Urinary and Genital Organs sero
ous Affections, llumors of all kinds Sores Ulcers and
Eruptlons, Female Complaints, &c An experience Of
over twenty years extensive practice enables DR. nj to
vegetable Advice free d3taw6m entiI IEiy
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-03-06

The PReEDM ANS RELIEF ASSOCIATION will meet
with Mira Iehubod N~lshburn this afteIno IN at two
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observation-disclosures Ion Isltters-ot this
celebrated brand appears to be in every ones month az
wei as on every ones table. They are a splendid arti
Gle and can be relied upon strengthen and uyirorato
exhausted nature. Sure for DYSPEPSIA and all
Stomachic arrangement. Give them n trial Soc .d
tiso"iV"' elSe"hcre deoplm flo
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-03-06

"A Smbstitutn tor Mercurias, for which lature and
common sense object and for BIOken Constitutions no
cayed Teeth and permanent disease found in IlTNsr
WELL ECLECTIC FILLS whose great Character ia their
simplicity, and whose results depend upon the freedom
win which they can be used. without druggng the sys
TEN, ana whose end is to assist nature. and cure ndI
geston Dyspepsia. hi ious Complaints and perform ali
funded. 10y - ''e5 ~
For Worms sure cure.
~ Fac sime Of j. L. HunneweIl's sipnotpre o,.o,
corks of genuine only. 'A
JOHN Il. HUNNEWELL, Proprietor.
1,, -, -, 49,, Boston, Mass.
Pnetor Of iiunnewells Ioln Anodyne, and HunncweFs
ECLECTIC P1lls. JOHN Q. HILL, GEO. p IIARi0W
NJ B. GREEN ~ CO., JAMES GREEN, Agents for
worcester, Mass. deod&wlm + II
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-03-06

EDWARD NELLEN, Jr continues to pay the hghes
price for old papers. etc. DIFF ta24
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vii mr. ro q. wesley Kelley. Analytical Physician
VII pc IN attendance at the Medical office. l42 Main
street worcester. to consult with patients upon all dis
eases , during THURSDAY and FRIDAY, March 5.h
men are iarited 10 call d6fvv2t w f25
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Spetiai Aotlees.

Fake no UOre UnpieaEant and UnsaFa
vi ed:cines.-FOr unpleasant and dangerous diseases
use Hem6olds Extract Buchu, which has rece we'd the
Endorsement of the most prominent Physicians in the
United states is offered to afflicted humanity as
certain cure for the following diseases and symptoms
originating from diseases and abuse OF the Urinary or
Sexual Organs General Debility, Mental and Physical
DepresSion mbecility, Determination Blood to the
lead CONFUSED Ideas, Hysera, General Irritability,
Restessness and Seeplessness at Night, Absence OF
Muscular Efficiency, Loss OF Appetite. Dyspepsia Ema
cation LOW Spirits, Disqualification PARALYSIS Of the
Organs of Generation Papitation Of the Heart and in
TACT all he comcOmtants of nervous and facilitated
state of the system.
TO insure the genuine, cut This out. Ask for Helm
ooid'' Take no other Cures guaranteed. See adver
tisement in another column. deop2m mch6
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-03-06

Gents Fine shirts made to order In the most an
proved style. and in the hest manner at short NOTICE
1y. WALBRlDGE, No. American House Block
ohlrt Fatterns cut. dtt OBJ
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-03-06

is"1enei"r'S AA"ir Are, IRE BEST IN THE W oRLD
WILLIAM A BArCHELoR'S celebrated Hair pyo
produces color net be distinguished from nature
warranted not to inlure the Hair the Ieast remedies
the ill effects OF bad dyes, and nvgorates the hair
Lie. Gray, Red, or Rusty Lair instantly turns to
splendid Black or Brown, leaving the hair soft and
beautiful, Sold byGEURGE p. HARLOW, 242 Main st.
and all Druggists, &c. ~ The Genuine is signed
WILLIAM BArCIlELOE, on the four sides of each
nox Factory No. 81 Bearclay street. ate 1888 Broadw ay
and IL Bond street, New ork. d&Wly my2S
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-03-06

Cofied, Dressed HOGS, which they offer for sale at
me market price, ami shall be receiving constantly
trough the winter. DIFF dig
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-03-06

Dr. SweePa Infallible LInI,nent is truly a
o23 d,Gyyviv N hs1Fei at manu.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-03-06

Seven Hundred Volunteers sick IN Camp.
Young men, be warned In time, supply yourselves with
ilollowavs Pills and Ointment. They an guaranteed
TO cure the worst of Sores Ulcers Scurvy Fevers
and Bowel Comp ANTS Only 25 cts per Box or Pot.
f28 div 2ls
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-03-06

A fne lot of canvass back duck and quails is for
sale by j. NJ. Adrich, No. Mechanic street, suit
able for sick people.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-03-06

a Good Eject. Rev JAMES p STONE Greens
n M W, writcs-"l have used Mrs =. A. Allen s
worlds Hair HestOrer and ZylObalsanum ONLY for n
short time but the good effect manifest NV hair was
IA ing and very thn i is now much thicker has ceased
toiall, and restored to its original color -
sod by Druggists everywhere. Depot, lgS Green
"leh street, new York d&wlw mch6
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-03-06

WILLIAM A BATCHELOG, on the four sides Of each
nox Factory No 81 Bearclay street, late 1888 Broadway
and IL Bond street, New Aork. d&Nly my2S
Pure Bourbon EVhiskey, Bottled by UDoLPHo
woLFE.-To THE PUBLc.-llaying been solicited by
Physicians Druggists, Grocers, and private families to
add to my bu ness "Pure Bourbon Whisky, in bottles
the same as am and have been doing with my schie'
dam Schnapps" seal 1t with my seal and adj my Ger
tineate to the label of its undoubed purity am ha2py
say that after great deal Of difficulty, have con-
cluded an arrangement with two of largest nd old
est disters in Kentucky for a regular supply.
The Whisky will be put quart bottles and packedin
cases of one dozen each.
Craving the following letter careful and attentive
perusal, lreman yours &C.
UDOLPnO WOLFE,
NEW YORK, January Goth, 1863
UpoLPHo WOLFE, Esq % Beaver ST., New YORK..
DEAR sIR:-rhe want of Pure Liquors for Medicinal
purposes has long felt by the profession and thou
sands of lives have sacrificed by the use of aduer-
ated articles.
We have tested the Bourbon Whisky which you sent
u.s. and consider it Justly entitled the high reputation
you claim forlt
We would recommend you to appoint some of the re-
spectacle Apothecares III different part Of the United
States as Agents for the same when needed for medic
nal purposes.
Wishing you successful your new enterprise,
Weremain your obedent servants,
VALENTINE MOTT, NJ. d. NO. GrahaIcy rum
JIM. CARNocHAS, NJ. D., Professor Of Clinical sur
gerry, Surgeonn-chietto the state Hospital, &C.
No. IA East Sixteenth street.
LEWIS A. SAYRE, NJ d. I9j Broadway.
H. p. DE WEES, NJ. D.. 19l Broadway.
JOSEPH WoRsrER NJ. D., l20 Ninth street
NELSON STEELE, NJ. D., 81 Blcecker street
JonY oRRILLY, NJ. D. 23) Fourth street.
b. j. RAPHAEL, NJ d, Professor of the Principles
and Practice of Surgery. New York Medical Col
lege, &c., g. Ninth street, and others.
To COUNTRY MERCHANTS, DRUGGISTS, AND PRIVATE
FAMILIEs-I beg leave to Inform the Public have APP
pointed the following firms, in Boston, Agents for the
sale of this Pure bourbon Whisky, where samples can
always be SEEM will be for sale by every Gro
GER Druggist and Apohecary, and Hotel in the United
states. UDOLPdO WOLFE,
" Beaver street
GEORGE g. GOODWIN II Co, Boston
SILAs PIERCE y Co.,
y. NJ CoLCoRD e. Co,
NJ. S. BURR ~ Co.,
CARrER, RUST 4 CO..
SETH i. PICKER Co,
c. A. RICHARDS,
ID GooDNOw d Co.
| BEED CUTLER, 81 Co,
| fI3 d&w3W
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OUR readers are referred to the notice of large
sale of crockery, glass ware, fancy goods, &C.,
which is to take place at Lincoln House block,
commencing next Monday.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-03-06

Rheum atiam.-rhis provoking eomplaint is ouite
eoTcI az TINS Time To those afflicted we would re.
commend Pr sweets Liniment, an article inst intro.
daSed and in our it has proved very seryieeabe
izd dSwlw
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W OR C Il S T f r ::

tbs SPY should have the eve Argus he is honorable
If he do butto to the welfare of the commonwealth.
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mr. U vi, X l : N NDERTAKER
S9H Marero0ms are at SO Front street where can
aiWays ne found large assortment of Cons of ali ali
knus OF patterns, Menalic and Walnut Caskets
OF all Sizes Coffin Plates Robes of the hest naterc
adr ".~'e-'s. Residence SO Front street. dtf sul4
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Slave You Bought Your Clothes " rinwer3
II so, you have bought too soon. CUMMINGS g.
SWALLOWS SELF REGULATOR is the Machine
above all Others in use n0 altering screIos for every
piece and NO IRON RUsTl. A child can wiring vonr
clothes with this Machine, well as an adult fiaii
and one in at G. A. CUMMINGS sim, jaE
MAR street. opposite Brnley Hall. P' -O'
Agents wantedin every state, City and Town State
County, and Town Rights for Sale. dt "a
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CInGIn Is making splendid Photographs, coIorcd q
MalnStreet. -
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Dr. Sweets Inallible Eminent is truly friend
IN need, ana every family should hnvo it at hand
hdrtfnrd COHYdnt. d&wIw mch6
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-07-18
Pandora's Boz.

.a
Pandora, according to heather mythol-
ogy, was the first female created She was
formed of clay by Vulcan, at the request Of
Jupiter. As soon as endowed with life,
all the gods are said to have Wed with each
other In presenting her with gifts. She
received beauty and the art of pleasing
from Venus, the power Of captivating from
the Graces Appollo taught her to sing;
Mercury instructed her with eloquence,
and Minerva endowed her with wisdom.
Hence she was called Pandora, from the
Greek words pan dorOn. gift, intimating she
was all gifted Jupiter finally presented
her with a-box filed with innnmerable evils,
which she was desird to give to the man
who married her. She was then conducted
oy Mercury to Prometheus. He suspi.
cious of deceit, wo'd not accept the present; !;
but bis brother, Epimelhous, less prudent,
married her. He having accepted and
opened the box, there issued a multitude Of
evils aud distempers, which speedily dis
persed themselves over the earth, and have
never since ceased to atflict mankind. He
shot the box up again in haste, bnt ali
were gone. Hope alone, which Jupiter
had compassionately enclosed in his unhap-
py gift, had not time to escape, and conse-
quently is the one consolation Of wretced
mortaIs. Hence the expression, Hope
lives at the bottom"