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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-08-11

REMARKABLE NEGRo.-Rev Elias Hill is
the most remarkable man in South Caro-
lima. He is pure black, and was born near
Clay Hill, York district, in 1919, of slave parent
age. When but seven years of age to use his
own words, he became afflicted" that is
rheumatism, from which he had been a chronic
sufferer from infancy, so contracted his lower
limbs that he was unable to walk. From that
time, 1928, to the present, the contraction has
continued, and in turn attacked all his limbs,
His legs now resemble more the talons of a
large bird than anything else, while his arms
are so deformed and his fingers so contracted
that he has almost entirely lost the use of
both. His upper and lower jaws are as tightly
clenched as a vice, and to enable him to receive
his food, his front teeth haze been extracted.
He is utterly unable either TO walk or crawl,
and has to be carried in every instance
With all this hideous deformity of body, he
has massive, intellectual head, clear, souor-
GUS voice, and an intelligent, eagle-like express
sion. When sixteen years of age he began his
self education. From passing school children
he picked up an occasional letter of the alpha
bet, until he finally mastered that elementary
study. Then he undertook reading and writing,
and soon succeeded in both. His first lesson was
conned from the Bible, and possessing all the
natural fervidness of his race, he became deeply
impressed with its teaching and early began
the preaching of the Gospel
Three different times has he been compelled to
change his manner of writing. At first he was
able to hold the pen in the ordinary way; next
he lost the use of his forefngers, and was
Obliged TO grasp the pen with all his fingers
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-08-11

Good sense, though valuable, is apt to seem
peculiarities of some members of the Beecher
family that, while talking or writing excellent
sense, they can suggest practical applications of
il that attract attention and even startle by
their novelty and seeming incongruity Rev. I.
X. Beecher of Elmira is quite as much given to
this as his more famous brother of Brooklyn. In
writing lately for the Christian Union on the
'Work of a Bishop" he makes suggestion
which perhaps Paul. who also wrote on that
subject, would approve, though, under the diff
ferent circumstances of his time, it is not sur
prsing that he failed to refer to it. Mr.. Beecher
thinks that part OF the work of bishop
could be done through the advertis-
ing columns of the newspapers. He can
see no good reason why, when a
church wants minister it should
not advertise for one, nor why minister
should not take the same method of finding q
parish. By frankly proclaiming their mutual
wants, their purposes and advantages, desirable
pastors would more readily find the best oppor-
tunities for usefulness, where their good quail
ties would be appreciated at their true value;
men unfit for the ministry, by lack of talent or
lack of earnestness, will go TO the wall, and
parishes of ill-repute will find it difficult to
secure good pastors, unless they mend their
ways. Besides this, the frank recognition of
the commercial element, which necessarily ex-
lists in the relation between minister and people,
is both more manly and more Christian than
the attempt on both sides to disguise it, and
talk as if it had no existence, while feeling its
influence constantly,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-08-11

William Hewitt, the venerable author, con-
tribntes to the Herald OF Health sketch of his
personal habits, which are considered by the
editor of that magazine to be worth something
as hints for those to follow who desire to reach
old age. Mr. Bryant sometime ago gave to the
same magazine an rccoaDt of his manner of
life. Mr.. Howitts differs from his in some re-
spects, as the English author drinks coffee and
tea and sometimes wine, but they both take ex-
ercise freely in the open air, and live regular
lives, as far as possible, from excuses of labor
or indulgence. Mr.. Hewitt relates that last
summer he visited Switzerland and found that
at seventy-sx he could walk farther
climb higher, and endure more than
many younger tourists. The personal traits
aud habits Of eminent men have always a GER
tain interest; but as guides to longevity the
claim Of these authors upon our confidence is
not very clearly established The merits ofa
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-08-11

BOSTON STOCK sALEs-Ausust 10.
DOMESTIC MARKETS.

NEW YORK August lO-Cotton irreouIar md loVver
$3.50 a g. Ohio $50 a 80; western rVo $40 S as;
basS Ne Spring s aos Winter red
and amber western 81 q 10 corn active rmSr
choice do s5 a &c. Oats heavy and decidedly lower
2S G 81 e 9 o D%s ss pOT ssT
q enc Butter dull; Ohio 10 "a 2Oc state is a 3Oc
Carolina ~ a sc sugar IN fr TeGaest Muscov r
% lOAc; fair to good refining 81 a 9Nc. Coffee
rosin weak at $275 a $50 for Strained Petroleum
active; crude l3H "a l3Nc; refined An @ Ahc. TallOw
UaIoAoo, Aug. lO-Four dull. Wheat fairly active
and advanced ,hc; No spring sl.03H q l,O4h. Corn
So 50 Sc Rye S rmer ' 10 He' Barley more
s acve No spring G.A Sc High wines easier At
Receipts beis -four bush wheat S6S bush
ley, 5000 hogs shipments Gbis oaf, 1900 bush
wheat $4,000 bush cora 55OOO bush oats 10000 bush
CisoINNATI Aug l0wPorf declined, at si95O. Lard
adSpPs az s sgS dT %
ders 5hc clear rib sides 6K "a 7c clear sides TIC. Live
sGa5 a $50 Whisky quiet at ssc "U''''"' '>'i"
sew ORLEANS, Aug. fO,-COttOn dull low middngs
i'Ac'
WORCESTER RETAIL PRICE CURRENT-Aus 10,
s. louis @ $685. s SSSOs s e3tFas e9 s
a $3.50; superfne 500 a "a sO6 ''''i'' S''''
S Ss;s 4 ! Is + sSs Ess 4 $as
bolted and rye meal a &c III NJ; shorts al lO0 MS
MIea n bs eeq Bs sSV ma Foa4 sO Buck
PRoylsIoNsaBeef, roast, pieces, u ID Is q soc
dried SOC Veal roasting 20 "a 25c steaks from legs soc
Is ID. Lard q ID zoe; tripe q b l2c; salt pork q rs is a
lSc; fresh pork a. zoe; hams whole a 10 IA Ire
sliced pieces 2sc; mutton IA "a Csc; satsages al H. 20
q c sage 25c eggs q doz 81 q 35c; meats tongues Csc
az h butter irkin % c. lump 40 "a 45c; cheese az ID
Is a lSc Bologna sausage zoe II H. Hogshead cheese
&C q ID sage cheese 6c q H. Chickens IS "a 4Oc a. n
Lamb IA "a 25c az H. Pigeons s. ar dOz turkeys 95
@I2Sc.
PRODUCE-Beans. 65@75c AZ peck. Pickles 60l75c a
gallon. Potatoes, new 4c d peck; common s..
Onions SOC FBpk Turnips 4Oc al peck Cabbages &c al
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-08-11
CHARLES SUMNER.


An Ohio paper says: CincinuatiaDs find their
ice-water fountain a great convenience. 1t has
nearly broken up the trade OF the whskey sa-
looms, where they used TO charge twenty-five
cents Tor an eleven O'Clock nip, with a glass of
ICE water As it is now, every Cincinnatian
may carry small flask OF whiskey, bought at
wholesale and take his nip and ice water at the
ioulilai ~ Inc only objection that we see to it
intoxicating liquors.
New York wholesale grocer who has become
rich in his business, lately gave one of his
Fundamental rules Of action. When he Sold a
PHI Of goods on credit it was his custom to i'm
mediately subscribe for the local naner If his
debtor. So long as his customer sdvert;s "a
literally and vigorously he rested, but as soon
as he began to contract his advertising space he
took the fact as evidence that there was tro1hie
ahead, and he invariably went for bis debt
For" said he, "the man who feels too poor Ia
make his business known is too poor 10 do busi.
ness" This withdrawal of an advertisement is
an evidence of weakness that business men ar,
not slow 10 observe,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-08-11

simple diet regular habits and plenty of air and
sunlight as conducive to long life are pretty
generally admitted; but IL we are to be guided
by individual examples, why should we drink
tea, coffee and wine with Mr.. Hewitt at seventy
seven, or abstain from them like Mr.. Bryant at
seveuty-two, rather than drink pint of lauda-
mum day like Capt Lahrbush, who is still liv-
ing at one hundred and FIVE, or smoke, and
drink whiskey freely like old Jacob Journals,
who has lately died at one hundred and thirty
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-08-11

NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
NEW Y DIRK, August lO-Gold dull and heavy. at HIS
lllA until after the sale of two millions by the gov
by the large decrease reported in bullion of the Bank Of
England; closing sales were made at liz a ll2A; clear
noon, and strong at per cent call. Exchange dull
at lOsS g llOA. The government bond market at the
of the list.
Tn.sG STATES States currency 81. I4N@l5
United States S-2O's 1852, coupons. ll5@li5H
1883 ISS5, ....IIiI4Hgil5a
,o,oilSsS ....iIiissSgii1i
Central Pacific gold bonds ............,.....s sH
Union Pacific railroad LIST mort IS. .... ssGss5
DO DO ia neG sgapI Ss AZ ~ g $as
Union Pacific railroad stock .......... SIX
Stocks closed firm and higher, with considerable
recovery In some shares from the lowest point of the
1ay Reading, New York Central Ohio and Mississippi
The advance the close was most marked IN ReadnS
which closed At the highest point of the day The decline
rates of western bound freight and increased activity in
money. ''''-'' III
Pacihe Mail Steamship company ,...........iS
MY. Central q Hudson River consoi'd... ssh
r,sooo.,.aIo do do serip.........94x
us. 20 preferred ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
do preferred ''''''''''''''''''l III
NcbiRsp GentrSi rai,ros llaN
Lake Shore d Michigan Southern r. ,i 0gK
Illinois Central railroad .....................i32
Cleveland and PittsbuIg railrosd. ............iis
chicago and Northwestern railroad .........70A
Chicago and Eoek Island rsiirosd. ...iss
Milwaukee and 81, Paul railroad. .............62
Toledo and wabash r.Ilrs. s,ei.;::: ::s
Fort Wayne and Chicago P Railroad.
Alton and Ierre Haute railroad ...............M
Chicago and Alton 5 Railroad .".IA
r0'''iS-'' '''''''''''''t'lEt
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-08-11

For the disaster on the Maine Central railroad
Wednesday night, there is no difficulty in fixing
the responsibility. The bridge which gave
way was entirely unfit to bear the weight of
any train. The officers of the company
must have known of its unsafe condition, for
they had taken some steps toward repairing
it, and they would not have done this without
an inspection As soon as it can be ascertained
whose business it was to see that that Drldge
was strong enough at all times to bear any load
which might come upon it, then it will be
known whose misconduct has caused so much
suffering and loss. This road is fast becoming
notorious for its reckless msmanagement. Less
than week ago it attained the unpleasant dis
tinction of having two serious, though not fatal,
collisions on the same day, by each of which
several persons were badly injured, and these
followed still earlier one after short interval.
Such criminal recklessness or incompetence,
will, of course, sacrifice the charac-
ter of its directors and the prohts of
its stockholders. The risk of these
is sometimes thought TO be security enough for
the lives and limbs Of passengers. 1t has
proved in this case to supply a motive quite in
adequate to lead to the exercise of ordinary
precautions. Some more powerful stimulus is
needed. 1t is probable that victims of future
disasters on that road cannot recover damages
for their injuries, since the law of the state, we
believe, precludes such recovery when the
claimants own carelessness contributed to the
result; that is to say, he cannot recover with
out proving that he was at the time using or
binary care, which cannot be truly said of any
one who hereafter travels on the Maine Central
road. The state, however, owes some Protec-
ton, even to fools, and, if it cannot directly
put this road in better hands, it may accom-
plish the same purpose indirectly, by hanging
as murderers two or three of its directors week
ly, as each new catastrophe affords an occasion.
The president, superintendent and engineer,
perhaps, will do to begin with.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-08-11

For NoN-RETENTIoN OR INCONVENIENCE of urine
irritation, Inflammation, liberation of the bladder or
Kidneys diseases of the PROSTATE glands the
bladder, calculus, gravel brick dust deposits and all
diseases of the bladder kidneys and dropsca swelings
use Helmbolds Fluid Extract Buchu. dlt&wlwaulI
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-08-11
Spectral Autrees.
Patents Secured

Patents Secured.
Reissues Extensions and Foreign Patents procured
Intercrences cOnducted all kinds of business with the
PATENT OFFICE,
Transfers of Rights and Patent Cases attended to- by
JAMES G. ARNOLD, Worcester, Mass
OFFICE No. 266 MAIN ST.
al2 diff
Worcester Gas Light Company.
COKE
This CHEAP AND MOST DESIRABLE FUEL for Manufac
turing purposes and Family USE is now offered 10 the
public in quantities to suit, at the following Reduced
Prices:
One Chaldron of SO bushels. ..............$5oO
One Half do. is ,.................. $50
In quantities less than half Chaldron Is Cents per
bushel f
Payments may be made and orders forits delivery will
be issued only at the Office OF the Company No Bank
Block, Foster street, up stairs.
REPAIRS, &c.
irregularities ofppy otgas should be report
ed and applications for service pipes and meters NAV be
maze at the Repair Room No. 4 Cromptons Block Me
chanic street up stairs. diff ind
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-08-11

WITH THE AID OF THE DOLLAR REWARD SOAR
any ordinary washing is done without washboard or
machine Of any kind, in two hours time The manufac-
urers will pay dollar demand to any person using
their soap, If it fails in doing claimed, Also ten
times the value of all articles that may be injured by its
use. dit anil
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-08-11
LATEST MARK Hrs,

Sheriff Sibley will sell horses, harnesses and cart
at Swans hotel, Washington square, this forenoon
at 10 O'Clock
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-08-11

The Celebrated
MURRAY
LANMAN
FL RIDA WATERl
The most lasting, agreeable and refreshing of all per
fumes for use On the Handkerchief at the Toilet and in
the Bath. For sale by all Druggists and Perfnmers
sR deeply
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-08-11

Five Per Cent. per Anuum
Ai 10y TOT Money on Call Z. A. GooDEow,
Nu' oH First National Bank
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-08-11
DR.. RIckneII,a svrnn.

UFs BIckneII'H Syrup,
For the cure of Bowel Summer Complaints acts like
magic upon Dysentery Diarrbea, Cholera Morbus Collie
Grampi Sick or Sour stomach, Dyspepsia, &C. giving
Immedlate reiei Free from opate and never produces
COstiVeness Designed for children as well as grown
persons Sold by all dealers In medicine, Please give it
TRIAL Prepared only by Edward Sutton of Providence
H. l. d3m yl9
u, Dr; Il wesley * elley will be in attendance the
FIRST THURSDAY and FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH
to give advice to the sick Diseases of the Liver Lungs
Heart Kidneys, Spleen &c, Also all Diseases of tile
Blood as Scrofu or Kings Evil, Canker Eruptions
&C., at l5I Main ST. (Waldo Block Ladies' and gentle
men are invited to call
NSS Omce ddutce Free .g$N dS6t
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-08-11

DR.. Lighthil remains at the Bay State house un-
til tomorrow, p M.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-08-11

THE DISTRESSING effects produced on the system by
kidney, bladder and glaniular diseases mental and
physical debility diabetes gravel complaints incidental
to females, and maadies proceeding from imprudence
habits of dissipation and of YOUTH are entirely
cured by SMoLANDER's EXTRACT OF BUoHU.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-08-11

Bath Tubs and Boilers, Water Closets, Wash Bowls
Wash Trays, Sinks &c &C. fitted up at short notice. and
in = thorough manner. diff Tvs
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-08-11

THOSE sKEPrIcAL of the virtue of ArwooD's QuINISR
Tonic BTTTERs, have but to occasionally partake Of
them and their doubts will vanish for they completely
cure dyspepsia acidty Of the stomach torpldty of the
liver aundce, darhea collie, vertigo, and prostratOn
of the nervous system and for the last fifteen years have
been the standard spring medicine.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-08-11
DENTIST,

II M. PEVEY, DENTIST,
40 Pleasant ST. foot of Chestnut st.
q. x. PEVEY, Dentist,
432 Main, Corner Pleasant St,
aull dim Onnosita Front
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-08-11

Diners out and those who are partial to the luxur
les of the table, will doubtless recOllect that
DIR. Hams Aromatic InvigOratOr,
as an appetizer corrective of acdtv Of the stomach and
preventive of dyspepsia excel and actually set aside
future misery arising from indulgence.
See that each bottle bears the name of DARIUS HAM
none other genuine div aIIT
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-08-11
The Hayden Medal Refused.

The medal presented to Mr.. Sumner by some
citizens of Hayti, as public testimony of their
gratitude for services rendered to their race and
nation, was declined with thanks by Mr.. Sum
ner, as we announced few days ago. The fol-
lowing is his letter.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-08-11
worcester Five Cent. saving. Bank.


OFFICE, NO. Os MAIN STREET, WORCESTER
This Bank Is open every business day from nine O'Clock
in the morning to Ave O'Clock in the afternoon.
DEPOSITS from FIVE CENTS to ONE THOUSAND DOL
receUed and pat upon interest on the rs of every
month,
DIVIDENDS OF INTEREST are made In January and
July, and II not Withdrawn added to the principal
on the first of the following month.
Smallest sum entitled to receive interest," Three Dol
lars. CLARENDON HARRIS
jy9 diff Treasurer
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-08-11

w. II. JENKINS would inform his friends aud the
public generally that he is prepared to give Warm and
Cold Baths every day in the week and at all hours in
the day. to both ladies and gentlemen his Hair Dress
ing Rooms on Foster ST.. The ladies' will enter from the
being entirely separate. Also, Shaving Hair Cutting
iylf dim
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-08-11

WORCESTER STATE GUARD-There
" will be Special Meeting fthis Battalion THIS
FRIDAY EVENING. full attendance is desired, as
business of Importance will come before the battalion
By order Of II. C. JAMESON,
MAJOR Commanding.
JOHN W. HADLEY Adiutant. dit aulI
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-08-30

% Mrs. Colt, widow of Colonel Colt,
is said to be the richest woman in
America. Her yearly income is over
100000. She lives at Hartford, Con-
necticut. Many anecdotes are told of
her libcrality, her kindness and her
prompt business habits. Sheis warm
patron and good judge of art. But
the most honorable chapter in her
biography is the interest she takes in
the welfare and advancement of her
iwork-people and dependents.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-08-30
Benner. on the Father Of tin. Admin
iStrati0Ms
Jesse ROOT NOT TO BE sNEEzED AT.


We received a visit few days ago
from tho venerable Jesse Root Grant,
father of President Grant. MIR. Grant
resides at Goyington, Ky, where lie
holds the Office of Postmaster. He is
in his seventy eighth year, and on the
twentyfourth dayof this month he and
his good wife are to celebrate the fifth
eth anniversary of their wedding
During this long period of half a cen
fury, Mr.. Grant informed us that nei-
Their he nor his wife has had single.
days illness. They have been blessed
not merely with health, but with
remarkable prosperity. He began life
without capital, but by economy, IN
dustry and good management, accu-
INFLATED handsome competency, most
Of which he has already divided among
his children, reserving, however, to
himself sufficient for his own indepen-
dent support.
sIr. Grant has not commonplace
charaster. 1t is easy to perceive, by
conversation with him, that he pos +,
sesses traits that would make their
mark anywhere. His opportunities for
early education were extremely limit
ed !; but he is an intelligent thinker
and a good writer. He. has exerted q
considerable influence in. the politics of
Ohio, the State in which he has princi-
'pally resided. Mr.. Grant writes verses
with facility, and once composed a
story. He possessed naturally brill
liant imagination and gifts which, with
proper cultivation, would have distin-
guished him in the field of literature.
He is an entertaining old gentleman,
and relates anecdotes with much effect.
Few men live to celebrate the fftietll
anniversary of their wedding, and no
one before has had the satisfaction,
upon like occasion, OF seeing his own
sons occupying the White House.-[N.
Y. Ledger, July 8.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-08-30

~ A gentleman, writing of
''long" acquaintance, says there is
among his acquaintance one, at least,
who enjoys a "high" reputation, for he
stands over seven feet in his stockings,
and though a talented member of tho
bar, he is -natured, modest citi-
zen. He was sitting in stall of d
theater; when the curtain rose and the
actors advanced to their position, a cry
of ''Down in front y became general
throughout the audience. Their at
tention was directed towards the tall
B, who, feeling himself the object
Of remark, thought he was required to
settle little. Looking as if he would
like to settle through the floor, he pro-
ceeded to raise himself to standing
position, in such manner, however,
as to convey an impression that there
was no end TO him. At last he did get
out to his full length,
when, slowly glancing around at the
astonished audience, he very deiiber-
ately remarked: Gentlemen, to satis-
f. you that was sitting down, l now
stand upH' A burst of laughter and
applause succeeded, the audience and
actors became convulsed, the curtain
descended rapidly, and the manager,
with beaming face, came forward, and,
amidst the widest applause, conduc-
ted the gentleman toa private box.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-08-30

Why Do You CoUGH--when it is in
your power to relieve yourself7 A few
doses of DIR. TUFTS EXPECTO-
RANT will care you and allay the APP
prehensions of yonr friends. more !
over, it is pleasant to take, it produces
no nausea, and Strengthens the Lungs
and throat to resist attacks in the fu-
ture. Mothers need not dread the
Group when they have a bottle of this
valuable compound on their Mantel-
pieces.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-08-30
~ The last rat story is from chica-

y The last rat story is from Chica-
go, in house where the rats had been
very troublesome traps had long been
set, but to no purpose. Finally some
of the family determined to watch the
trap. 1t was cunningly set. Soon
young rat appeared and was about
stepping on the fatal spring, when an
old rat rushed to the rescue, seized the
indiscreet juvenile by the tail, and
dragged him off to the hole.