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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-31

JENNY LIND sang in London the other day,
and Justin Mccarthy writes his impressions of
her performance to the New York Mail, as fol.
lows:
assisted" the other night, at a rather mel
oncholy entertainment. 1t was the performance
of Otto Goldsehmidts sacred pastoral "Ruth, !"
the principal soprano part in which was taken
by his renowned wife, Jenny Lind There was
brilliant house resolute to be pleased. Jenny
Lind had grand reception, the cordially of
which was undoubtedly enhanced by the general
desire to mark a sense ofindignation at the wan
ton and cruel calumnies which lately assailed
herself and her husband. But it was heavy and
mournful business. "Can that be Jenny Lind"
some OF the younger listeners whispered. That
heavy, hOmely matrou-that striving singer with
the won-out voice which struggles so painfully
with the high notes and is hoarse with the low
Can it be that twenty years ago Europe and
America were filled with rapturous admiration
over the divine glories of that voice. the artistic
perfection of that style? Greater singers than
Jenny Lind there certainly were, but no singer
ever bore the same triumphs and the same re-
noWn. What was the Piccolomini mania, the
Patti mania the Nilsson mania, when compared
with the madness for Jenny Lind2 And now
what remains? Nothing, it seems to me, ex-
cept knowledge of music and high artistic pur-
pose. No fancies, no art, could do anything
with that wrecked and faded voice. Nothing
ever limited to me of the Jenny Lind of fame
The papers here praised the performance of
course, which is pity. 1t is cruel mistake for
singer to appear in public after her time
Hardly any object or purpose, think, excuses
such an error, such sacrilege. There is a
touching little story somewhere about grey
and withered old woman who stand in melan-
choly contemplation before the exquisite favor
and glowing colors of picture of Venus, and
wonders whether any one could now be brought
to believe that she, even she, so faded and un-
lovely. was once the living model from which
the artist drew. Well, this poor old parsonage
had, luckily for herself, no friend to persuade
her that she still looked just as young and hand
some as ever, and induce her to propose herself
as model for the artist once again. Had she
been singer she would have found plenty of
friends to tell her that time was nothing in her
case, and she would probably have believed
them.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-31

Attorney General Alderman may regard him
self as a very brilliant man; but whatever bril-
liancy he has is very far from being adapted to
the common uses of life. He has more than
once made himself extremely amusing, by what
are usually regarded as his stupidities; and TINS
remarkable man has just challenged attention
by another of his peculiar decisions" The last
congress, in the post office appropriation Oil,
made provision for the manufacturing and
printing of Stamped envelopes" and, to eX-
clude from them everything like business card
or mark intended as an advertisement, it was
provided that these stamped envelopes shall not
contain "any lithographing or engraving" nor
any printing except a request to return the
letter to the writer" Mr., Alderman actually in-
terprets this to mean that the stamped envel-
opes" shall not be stamped He delivers him
self like an oracle, as follows;
"The statute is universal in its prohibition of
all printing except the return request. Printing
Is the forming of characters or marks on paper
or similar material by impression. am unable
to distinguish, in constituting this act, between
the impression of one sort of mark and the i'm
preston of another sort of mark, and while it is
possible that such marks as those in the speci-
men which you have sent me were not within
the special contemplation of congress, yet am
of the opinion that the universally of the Ian
guage forbids that any letters, devices, marks, or
characters should be printed upon the envelopes
except the return request.
Common sense is usually held to be OF some
value, in cases like this; too much Of it, how
ever, might disqualify man for the Office of at
torney general. The misfortune of disquali-
fcaton of this kind is nowise likely to befal Mr..
Alderman; but is he not too remarkable, too
strangely gifted, to be kept much longer at
Washington?
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-31

In Sweden, female students are now admitted
to the universities like male students, upon
passing the regular college examinations.
A youthful political aspirant, after canvass
harangue, met his particular friend with,
'Well my dear sir, did you hear my last
speech~ 81 hope So"
On hearing the report that the shocking con-
dition of the firemen's hose had resulted in the
destruction of large amount of property,
woman sat up all night darning her husbands
stockings.
The latest fashionable novelty at Long Branch
is Allegretti's ice cream bricks, which are put up
In boxes and carried in the pocket. We see
ladies daily on the road in their carriages eat
ing ice cream with silver plated spoon which
is given to the purchasers. Several hotel pro-
prietOrs have ii served to the lady guests in the
parlors of the hotels during the warm evenings
"You can't stand there" said Waterman to
thin man in suit of rusty black, who was en-
deavoring to maintain favorable position for
viewing late fire; you must come down, sir"
ALLOW me to remain, if you please; l am a re-
porter, and it is necessary that | should see
what is going on" 81 don't care" responded
the guardian; off you want report of it, you'll
see il in all the papers tomorrow"
A new game, called the old "dot' game, has
been introduced, and is said to afford consider
able amusement. Each player must be provid-
ed with pencil and paper. Let one of the party
read aloud-distinctly and not very fast-and,
as he or she reads, let the rest each make a dot
for every word read. When the page is read,
count the words, and then let each player count
his dots, and see who has been accurately up
to time"
The following story is told of the siege of Pa
ris: A professor of music, who was obliged to
abandon his house, in the hurry of departure
left the unfinished score of musical compost.
tion behind. The war over, he returned, with
intense anxiety for the fate of the precious man
uscript, to find his house destroyed. Only one
wall remained standing, but luckily, high up on
its side could be seen the cupboard, with its key
still projecting from the lock, in which were de-
posted the valuable papers. A ladder was pro-
cured and the impatient composer assembled,
and took out his treasure safe and sound. What
was his astonishmept to find it not only con-
plete, but completed, the composition brought
to happy close, with brief note of explana-
ton, signed Aoennemann, Musician-in-Chiet
Of the Twenty-second Line Regiment"
Shocking of the clans" and corn, August 18th,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-31

PERsIA.-A few more particulars have been re.
ceiVed of the famine in Persia. The drouth last
year in the central and southern provinces, and
the consequent partial failure of the crops caused
great deStitution and misery all winter. At the
same time the taxes were increased on the peo-
pie of Laristan, which brought ON famine, and
numbers of the people left their homes, and the
government lost its usual taxes. A new gov
ernor promised to raise not only the usual sum
but more. This apprehension drove all the
country people from their homes to the cities,
which pay no taxes. The failure of the crops in
Pharistan was rendered mole disastrous, be-
cause the other provinces, which mostly raised
opium, cotton and silk depended on ii for their
grain. The results in Ispahan, Yezd, Herman
and Shiraz were terrible by the end of winter.
Before the new crop the cities were crowded.
Wheat at Herman rose nine times its usual price.
and starvation began. The people could get no
grain, and they ate grass and roots. In KhOras-
san the people sold their children to the Turco-
mans to save their lives, and in other provinces
the people ate their children, after having eaten
all the domestic animals and vermin. In Ispa-
han men were caught digging up corpses to feed
their starving families, and the pestilence in con-
sequence committed fearful raYages. One half
of Persia is depOpulated
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-31

SHAD MATCHING IN THE CONNECTICUT
RIyER.-The following facts concerning the
propagation of shad in Connecticut river this
year are given by DIR. William NJ. Hudson, one
of the fish commissioners:
The artificial Matching of shad at South Had
ley Falls, during the present season, has proved
very successful Operations were commenced
on the 18th OF June, and continued one month
The total number of ova taken is estimated at
64,23O,OOO, and as the number which fail to
hatch is very small, it is safe TO saw that
60,000,OO0 young shad were produced from these
eggs. About 100000 of the young fry were
taken to Westoort and placed in the Saugatuck
river.
In transporting this number from South Had.
ley Falls to the place of their destination, less
than one hundred died, the remainder arriving
in good order. About 100000 were carried TO
the eastern part of the state and placed in the
Poquonnock river, in the town of Groton. All
the rest were turned into the Connecticut The
average length of time required for the hatch
ing Of the eggs after being placed in the boxes
was four DAYS, varying somewhat according to
the temperature of the water. The shad were
taken in seine at night, (ripe fish rarely being
found in the day time,) the first haul being
made at half-past eight p. M, aud the two fol-
lowing at about halfpast nine and half-past ten
P. M. The number of ova taken per night
ranged from $4,000 to 100000, the average
being about 100000.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-31

CHICAGO, July 29-Flour in fair demand Wheat de-
elined; No 2 spring Sl,O9 g loH Corn declined nc;
Rye active; No 2 54A q 55e. Barley declined d SIC;
No spring $50 g &c High wines steady At &c. Mess
dull at $40 q $50 ReeeiptsSOOO bbs flour 900 bush
wheat $4,000 bush corn, 1000 bush oats 1900 bush
rye, 1000 hogs. Shipments3000 bbs -four $4,000 bush
wheat 29sOO0 bush corn $1,000 bush oats "a 900 bush
rye, 5000 bush barley, 5000 hogs.
CINCINNATI July 29.-Pork buoyant and unsettled
at $l3 @ 1875. Lard, SIC. Bulk meats unsettled
for shoulders 81 @7c for CLEAR rib sides Ike for clear
SIC. Live hogs unchanged, at $3.50 q 40 Whisky
in good demand at 93c ~
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NEW YORK, July 29.-The bank statement shows the
following unmpOrtant changes since last week, and
in detail as follows Loans have decreased Sl6439;
specie decreased $ll5s4S; legal tenders increased ST.
549767 deposits increased $l2S2,94l; circulation de-
AT the stock exchange the market has shown some
improvement in the amount of business and during the
earlier portion of the day moderately active Prices,
moreover, show further considerable improvement,
and rise averaging nearly per cent has been fairly
established.
Gold has been feverish between the narrow limits of
liz l24 the rise being due TO heavy imports OF
ehandse during the current week. and the relapse to
further Improvement of American securities in Europe.
Loans OF cash gold made at average of fat The
gross Searances were and the specie export
The state bonds strong and higher for the Tennes
sees better for the North Caronas and heavy the
new south CaroliDas The last mentioned sold down to
ah. Miss0uris better at 96h In the eastern bonds
Connecticut IS remain l0l bid, and Rhode Island Is 100
bid.
The treasury department will, on Monday next, COM
mence mailing to holders of the loan the FIRST in
stallment of Quarterly interest.
Money is easy and unchanged.
Government bonds strong and STEADY at the follow
incl fsria fonn tatSa,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-31

pccjally o. one whose large and repeated
benelactons have hardly been more serviceable
than his wise counsels and constant sympathy,
is now securely established, and has already
given proof of the excellence of its work. Its
continued existence and usefulness are establish
ed; but more ample endowments would increase
its scope and its value. In what direction its
needs are greatest we will not venture to sug-
gest; the trustees could doubtless give advice on
that point; but we think that many of the rich
manufacturers of this county owe debt to la
Dor, the source of their wealth, which they
might honorably discharge by increasing the
endowments of this school.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-31

A Detroit merchant received check for So
COG from penitent defaulter. The amount due
being only $e,05O, he gratefully made change
with check for the balance, and INDUCED in
proiane swearing when he found the next day
that the original check was worthless.
1t is said that one of Emperor Williams
grieyous annoyances is, that Bismarck always
beats him playing chess. The emperor be-
lieves himself frst-rate player, and vet nearly
everybody eheckmates him.after 20 or 80 moves
The defect of his game is reported to be that he
doesn't know how to use his castles,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-31

W; ii. JENKINS would inform his friends aud the
PUZZLE generally that he is prepared to give Warm and
COD Baths every day in the week and at all houHs in
the day. to both ladies and gentlemen at his Hair Dress
ing Rooms on Foster st. The ladies will enter from the
Ladies' Hair Dressing Rooms above their apartme ns
being entirely separate. Also, Shaving Hair Cutting
iyl4 DIM
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-31

The PRETrIEsT WOMAN in New York society," last
winter, was rough skinned freckled faced lady In
Dayton, Ohio, but one year ago. She used Hagan's
Magnolia Balm upon her face and hands with such per-
sisency that her complexion became her greatest at
traction 1t will do the same for any one. 1t will
obliterate Saowness Moth Patches, Ring Marks
sunburn, &c, give marblelike complexion and
perpetuate the bloom of youth for years. What the
Magnolia Balm Is to the complexion, Lyons celebrated
Katharon is to the hair 1t not only beauties the hair
but stimulates its growth and prevents 1t from falling
out or turning gray All Druggists keep these articles
jyl0 deoplm&w
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-31

All the year round, "Sheridan's Cavalry Condition
Powders should be given to horses that are 'kept up
To horses and cattle that Craze in summer they should
only be given in winter and spring.
Officers and soldiers who served in the army, physI
clans, surgeons and eminent and women every
where join in recommending "Johnsons Anodyne Lint
ment to be the best internal and external family med-
cine ever invented. That's our experience.
Iy3l deOplWHwlw
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DIR. BIckneII's syrup,

Five Per Cent. per Annum
Allowed for Money on Call. EA GOoDNow
AuA du First National Rank
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-31

The LADIES PRoNUNCIAMEETo while protesting
against all the old worthless Dentrhces now in the
Market the ladies' with consent have adopted the
sozoDONT as the thing needf to insure the negr-
ty Of the teeth and fragrant breath
ly3l ,i2tM&Th
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-31

coLToN,s SELECT FLAvops

coLToN'S SELECT FLAvoRs.
The Arlington, Washington, d. O.; Fort Will
liam Henry Hotel, Lake GeOrge.-"Excels
all others we have ever used VT. RoRssLE q Son
MnssasOit House, Springfield Mass 1--WE have
for several years used them find their delicious fla
Nors and great strength always to be depended upon and
not excelIed."
Osborne House, Rochester, N Y, and Rny
Sthbe rouse, Worcester Mass. As proprietor OF The
osborne House u commenced using your Flavorlng
Extracts (COLTON'S SELECT FLAV0R) two or three
years ago amt have used them with great satisfaction
ever since My baker, professional baker, pastry
COOK and coneetoner Of many years experience in this
country and in England, says He knows no
equal to them for delieacy Of flavor GEoRGE THRALL
Proprietor Bay State House dSSm iel7
BntchelOr's Hair Dye.-ThIs superb Hair Dive
Is me pest % the word-perfecty harmless reliable and
instantaneous; no disappointment; ridiculous tlnts
or disagreeabe odor. The genuine VIM A. Batchelor's
HAIR Dye produces Immediately splendid Black or
Natural Brown; leaves the hair clean, soft beautiful;
does not contain particle of lead any Injurious com
pound Sold by all Druggists. Factory, Is Bond ST. N
i. dlyr jyl0
L. Merrlneld, Tuner of the Piano Forte Orders
are received at WM. MEGoRSEY's, Z. 0. Block
Jyl5 dS&Wtf
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against the new hair colorng preparations Science
condemns them. They are virtually dead Meanwhile
CristadOrO's Executor Hair Dye
proved by time and sanctioned by practical chemists
become the standard article OF its class throughout the
length and breadth of the land 1t is posoness rapid in
its operation, certain to produce the required shade OF
color and has no equal among hair dyes either in the
United States or Europe TO beauty and soften the
hair after dyeng, use
CRLSTAD0RO's HAIR PRBSERVATIHE
as a dressing deonSweovIn, iaoe
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-31

DIED
In this city, July 49, Mrs Mary J. wife nj Iaonard
Putnam, aged So yTs9 mos 20 days.
Payers at her late residence Main ST. Tuesday at on
NJ tubhe funeral services at the Webster SQUARE N
SShareh atSPA Relatives and friends invited without
In this city, July 49, Mrs Elizabeth Jones' aged 50 yrs
mos II days. ' -SN 'i''
Funeral services at the residence of John Washburn
no " orange st, this (MOnday) morning. at 10 O'CLOCK
Relatives and friends invited without further notice
IN TINS city, July 49, Charles William, infant son of
Charles and Sarah Shepard, aged IL mos Z days
Funeral tomorrow (Tuesday) at the house. Penn ave-
attend without further notice ~
yrs mos. '' "sNN "
In this city, July 49, Michael NICK enna aged 81 yrs.
In Bolton, July 20. Mrs Hannah RhItcomb wife of
Luke Whitcomb, aged 70 yrs ~ "
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-31
DR.. Donaldson. 500 MAR

DIR. DOnaIdsOn."..".eOOM Main ST.,
treats the following Diseases most successfully:
HEART, LUNG, EYE, EAR, AND SKIN.
Also al Female Difficulties, and all Blood Diseases
Electricity used when necessary,
Office Hours from A. NJ. to 9'P NJ dSm leg
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-31
Market Gardening in EpUIuud.

Mr. Charles Barnard is writing a series of
very interesting letters to the New York Post,
under the general title of An American Garden
er in England. From the latest of these we
make the following extracts:
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-31

The Celebrated
MURRAY
LANMAH
FLORIDA wATERI
Tbs most lasting, agreeable, and refreshing of all per
fumes, for use the Handkerchief at the Toilet and in
the Bath. For sale by all Druggists and Perfumers.
sl2 deoply
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.rons and steady at the follow

." d i lSSS' e01p ohS'''', laHgSgifz
1867, " ....ll2X@ll3
" l0-40s ll3h6ll3K
United STATES currency Bs......... ISN S1ll4
Stocks closed as follows:
n. Y. Central & Hudson River consol'd, .96X
do do do do scrip, ,.,,,,92X
Erie railroad. ....................,,.2sK
Reading railroad ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS l2x
Lake Shore i Michigan Southern 4 r. , .lO8&
Cleveland and Pittsbhrg railroad .......,,,Rl
Chicago and Northwestern railroad ,.,,,BTX
do do preferred .'9iE
Chicago and Rock 1sland railroad . IOs4
Fort Wayne and Chicago railroad ,,, lO0X
Pacific Mail Steamship company ,.,. 56K
Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad .,.,,,,5 9X
do do pref ....... 80k
Ohio and Mississippi railroad ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Toledo and Wabash railroad, ,,,,....... go
Western Union Telegraph company
Union Pacific railroad stock ...,,,,,,, "a
Columbus, Cincinnati & Ind. Central Il Rl94
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LATHSp MARK HTS,

"Shucking of the clans" and corn, August 18th,
at Rocky Point
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Mathews - UhamberIaIn,
PLUMBERS,

Corner Waldo and Exchange sta., Worcester, kAau.
Bath Tubs and Boilers, Water Closets, wash Bowls
wash Trays Sinks &c &C. fitted up ct short notice and
in thorough manner. diff iva
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The world is In Arms

L. Merritield, Tuner of the Piano Forte Order
are received at WIN. MEcoRSEY's, p. o. Block.
Jyl5 dS&Wtf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-11-11
SUNDAY I'm New Orleans.

i was surprised at the appearance of the
streets. Half the business places and all the
saloons were open. The day seemed to be con-
sccrated to drinking and amusement. In the
general appearance of things 1 could see no diff
ference between Sunday and any other day ex-
cept that there seems to be more gayety on the
sabbath isaw no people going to church, either
conveying people to the fair grounds and to the
great base ball match which came off to-day.
Presently procession of little children came
filing past, headed by brass band. They were
going to the fair grounds. Then another pro-
cession and another band of m usic, PLAYING the
ivliest tunes, marched past on their way to the
base ball grounds. In an hour four different pro
cessions and bands Of music had passed, all seek
ing places OF amusement in body.
This is gay city," remarked to friend
time"
well, all our principal amusements are on
Sunday. II is our greatest day. We have
more fun on that day than all the others put to-
gether."
told him did not like that style.
"PeOple usually don't" he replied "when
they first come here, but they soon fall in with
our ways, and look forward to the approach of
Sunday with pleasure. None of your long
races on that LAY, but plenty of good wine and
f9n. oh, tell you, New Orleans is a splendid
place to live in"
..But to die in" unused.
"IOu are right about that" he answered, in
different tone, for a cord had been touched
that has place in every human heart.
Perhaps there is no city I'm America where the
Sabbath Is so regularly and systematically yio-
lated as in New Orleans. And this dissertation
Is not confined to the lower classes, but by the
refined and educated as well. Particularly ara
the young men addicted to Sabbath breaking,
going in crowds TO billiard-roOms, bar-rooms,
base ball grounds, and, worst of all, to the So
called misconceptions, where the flesh and the
devil hold joint high carnival.-N. o. Cor. Gin
cfnndi Commercial.
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CeIUH.1A .asssssfz rr Fes n

This Hospital = situated In one of shs nost ~.
ny portions Of thu District surro1nded b. - ovp
TcSna.; the roc@s sfs large and siII and suIPais1
ssnGs sss ny hs Sss.91s q s.siiag thsassavs:oi
ere prtysse socas b. sslaytns % TIE eurssoa Q
SS.,SS GO z SI ~ 81 .e,sa inessss 1c:sf
-fhs pnttsd esstes egysrnmsnt provsdss sorsy
nx;-ytyes or Wtdows 81 eold3eu or ssilorv al ~
United Dtatsg Army and Navy, or females VIE -
b citizens q any state, but tsuDorsriiyc ssid5S.
1.ssips, but ln.ble % Jsy thsrsior. -
4 tie egrgeon GENERAL. .. g. Army, "a ID cfsos
,Qrner q feunsylvania avenue and fSth sfrref -
the ssrseoa IN eh,sf q his once, 1854 No.
There are also twenty FREE BEDS for poor no
nan, residena OF the District Orders for s8missicc
g thss: 1rDt Be Obtained q The Govsrnor o. Bsors
.vieitins Days. TUESDAYS and YRIDAYs, fros
MEDICAL sfAYY:
u. TH01Ps0T. =; D., sursson in ohief,
Once add residence 1884 Mass. avenue,
y. A. ASHFORD, n. D., Assistant surgeon,
Once and residence 133o N. ". sveuue
CONSULTIH0 BOARD:
4oess aoyne, D. .Hovsrd, T. D.
5snss 7. Morgan, n. d. we. II. Nevnan, ND