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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-19

The VERMIN DEsTRoYERs OF LoNDoN.-A
writer in the st. James Magazine discourSes, by
way OF pleasant subject, on the "vermin de-
stroyers of London" The article includes q
memoir, with spicy personal anecdotes, of Mr.
Tifflin, who holds the ''hgh office" of "bug de-
stroyer to her majesty; and here are some of
the "reminiscences of Jem Black famous rat
catcher: "He once went to a cowkeeper's, where
the animals could not lay down or eat their
food for the rats, which used TO get into the
Manager and fight at them 4 went to work
there said Mr.. Black, and actually took out
three hundred rats from one hole in the wall; /
had TO carry them in my mouth and hands and
under my arms, and in my buzzum and pockets
to take them to the cage When in course of
'Sterminating' seven hundred rats at the resi-
dence of one Mrs. Browne Of Camdentown, her
majesty's destroyer nearly got DESTROYED him
self. He was STOPPING down under the Manager,
when a COW heard the rats squeak and butted
him up against the BULL the bull was very saw
age, and he tainted, but he was picked up and
washed, and then he came to- He was dread
tul bit on the same occasion, for he had to lie
on the ground and push his naked arm into the
hole until he could reach the rats. The yermin
fastened upon him, and knawed at the flesh so
savagely that it was cut to ribbons and dread
fully lacerated.' At a news near Russell square,
Mr.. Black destroyed colony of rats that had
taken up their quarters near cart-load of com
mon bricks They were under the floor and
near the partition of the stable. When the
woodwork was pulled down the coachman said;
We'll, ratketcher, if you had been employed
years ago good deal more corn would have
gone into the horses" The vermin had wor-
ried a pair of beautiful chestnut horses by
gnawin: away their hoofs, and had nearly
driven them mad MIR. Black supplied most of
the happy families in London. He sold rats to
ladies, who kept them in squirrel cages. He
had sent members of the large tail species to
all parts Of the globe, and near every town in
England Upwards of three hundred were ex-
ported to France. He had rats of every color
and variety-fawn and white, black and white,
brown and white, red and white, blue, black
and white, black, white and red People used
to come from all parts of London to see his col
lection
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OBJ 1ap spp dalureeste GbusOap 4lung aanuarp 49, 1871

the inscriptions. This is a new proof of the
changes Of our rest day from the seventh to the
first day of the week-from the Jewish Sabbath
to the Resurrection day.-PM. Ado0cate.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-19

WANT OF SLEEP.-Opium morphine in usually pre-
scrlbed as soporidc. Both violent remedies, and
react violently producing nausea headache and pros
tration They are often given when they not needed
ami not unequenty they increase the irritation of the
brain instead of soothing 1t. Probably in seventyAve
cases out of hundred in which they administered
PLANTATION BITTERs given in moderate doses and at
proper intervals, would have the desired effect Persons
who find it difficult to compose their minds to sleep after
lying down at night whose sumbers disturbed by
bad dreams, brief to afford due nounshmen
advised to try the Plantation Biers an anodyne
for this comprehensive medicine is not only tonic and
Alternative, but delightful sedatye-a 'balm OF hurt
minds as well IS reviviner of enfeebed frames.
Its use, of producing healthful sleep, in
wolves of the unpleasant secondary consequences
of resort to the former They all, without
exception, excite the stomach while the effect of the
Bltters is to tone, and without irritating that sensitive
organ. deop&wlw jal9
SEA Moss FARINE from pure Irish Moss, for B'anc
Mango, Puddings, Custards, Creams. &c, &c. The
cheapest heatlest, and most delicious food in the
world, deop&wlw ial9
FIRE AND BURGLAR S,FEs.-Great sale closing out
old and new, at MORsE'S Factory, IA Sudbury street.
Boston. deopl3t dig
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-19

Ladies Il you only knew the value of "DUPoN
cos GOLDEN PILLS. you would not be without
them another hour. They perfectly harmless, act
Ike charm, and never fail to give satisfaction. Price
u per box; six boxes S. Sold by Fairbanks Piper,
Druggists No 10 Front ST., Worcester, sole agents for
Worcester, Mass.
Ladies' by sending them 81 through the Worcester post
office, have the Pills by mail to any part OF the
city or country; Sold also by Alden & Brewster, Spring
Held; q. X. MellOr, UXbrdge and WOOnsocket, H. l.; L.
Il. Eddy, Webster; Alyah Lttlefeld general agent for
New England States, under United States Hotel Boston,
and the proprietor.
jyll d6m s. D. HOWE, New York
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-19

"a ROMANCE IN E.''-Under this cap
ton the New York Times of yesterday tells this
pleasant story:
In the obituary column Of this paper, on Sum
day morning last, occurred the following an
nouncement:
LAURIE.-0n Wednesday, Dec. 2Sh, at his
residence, st. James place, London, John Lau-
rie in the seth year ofhis age, for many years
merchant of this city,
There is nothing unusual in this announce
ment; but, in connection with it, there is some
thing that borders upon romance. For ifty
years Mr.. john Laurie and an elder brother
were shipping merchants in this city-Solid mer-
chants of the olden time. After accumuating
an ample fortune they retired, and in 1850 re-
turned to the old country. There, in London,
Mr.. John Laurie has led the comfortable life of
an opulent bachelor, occupying spacious lodg-
ings, and dining, as well as passing most of his
time, at the club near by; a gentleman of
modest tastes, enjoying probably all that were
to him the comforts of life on five or six thou
sand dollars year His brother, quite rich,
had died shortly before, at the ripe age of
eighty-seven. Other branches of the family
were in easy circumstances.
Mr. John Laurie had known from boyhood
and kept constantly in mind, gentleman of
this city, now in the prime Of manhood, the son
of old and dearly cherished friends. He had
conceived for the son of these friends an ardent
attachment which increased and ripened as
years rolled on and lent their mellowing inhu-
ence and which was all the more consolatOry
to him in that his protege was everything that
could be desred-a man of cultivated mind of
irreproachabe morals, of refined tastes, manly
in bearing, yet proyerbially modest and cour-
teous. Possessing modest competence, he, too,
bachelor, lived in lodgings and at the Union
club. Twice within few years he had visited
England, where he was cordially received and
entertained by the friends of his parents-the
last voyage having been made in the successful
yacht SapphO, belonging to his cousin, Mr..
Douglass.
DWing all these twenty years that Mr.. Laurie
had resided in London, his first inquiry when
meeting recently arrived Americans, was for his
protege. From all, as Shakespeare saith, he
heard "good ordinations" Soon after Mr..
K. returned home last summer, the old gentle
man wrote him kindly letter, inclosing a
handsome present of money, ntimating that in
his will he had made him a bequest, but giving
no indication of the amount Mr.. X. thinking
it might perhaps be $4,000 or $4,000, dismissed
the matter from his memory. But judge of his
establishment at receiving, on Saturday last,
from Mr. Laurie's legal advisers, a letter with the
necessary fullness of detail, informing him that
in his will Mr. Laurie had bequeathed to him in
solid interest paying securities the sum of $780,
900. The name oflhis gentleman, so deservedly
fortunate, is J. Grenville Kane, Esq, formerly
secretary of the Union club, and one Of its most
highly esteemed members.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-19

Fairbanks & Piper's Wine of Calisaya Bark and
Iron gives tone and vgor to the debilitated system
GCTrv II -
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-19

Fairbanks & Piper's Demulcent skin lotion cures
chapped hands and renders them soft and smooth
Try
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-19
Foreign Notes.
FROM VERSAILLES,

FROM VERSAILLES.
VERSAILLES, Jan. 17.-Dispatches received
here from the army of Prince Frederick Charles
state that the French army, under Gen Chanzy,
is still retreating in considerable disorder, and
the Germans are maintaining a vigorous pur-
suit, daily occupying the French camp, and cap
turing vast quantities of prisoners and ammuni-
ton.
Beaumont lie Viscount fifteen miles northwest
of lie Mans, has been captured by the PrussianS,
after a severe fight conducted through the
streets of the town. The French lose 1000 in
prisoners, besides many killed and wounded.
The PruSsian loss was comparatively small.
An official dispatch has been received from
Gen Won Werder, in which he announces that
on Sunday the French under Gen. Bourbaki,
made an attack in large force on the army UNI
der his command, but were repulsed with heavy
loss.
FROM PARIS.
LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE Parsians are deter
mined to resist the Prussians en- masse should
Trochu allow the enemy to enter the city. The
idea of yielding is repulSed with indignation.
The shop-keeping spirit, however, prevails very
largely, and many Partisan tradesmen are con-
graduating themselves that they are still in pos
session of articles of Yertu that will tempt the
German princes TO make extensive purchases
whenever they enter the capital.
The horrors of the bombardment have so en-
ragged the population that they are furious, and
will 60 out to fight and meet the enemy, despite
all military caution and all interference of the
government.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-19

LADIES, in want of real hair will do well to reaC
MEDINAs price list in another column.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-19

say yes, and our boy Dams cat can out-reason
any other cat in the state.-Pike county (W.)
DeNlOcr1f
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-19

Fairbanks & Pipers Wine of Calisaya Bark and
Iron restores the glow of health to the palid cheek
"TrY IT,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-19

Open an oyster, retain the liquor in the lower
or deep shell, and, if viewed through micro
scope, it will be found to contain mutitudes Of
small oysters, covered with shells and swimming
nimbly about-one hundred and twenty of
which extend but one inch Besides these young
oysters, the liquor contains variety of animal
cula and myriads of three distinct species of
worms. Sometimes their light resembles
blush star about the center Of the shell, which
will be beautifully luminous in dark room.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-19
LATEST MARkMrs

Fairbanks & Piper's Wine of Calisaya Bark and
Iron cures dyspepsia. "Try it."
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Special Aut1tes.

Patents,
For all countries that grant them obtained and any
business with the
COMMISSIONERS OF PATENTS,
anu assignments Transfers OF Rights etc. attended
Rejected Applications examined, and Patents Secured
when the invention merts it Reissues, Extensions, and
lnerierences conducted by
JAMES g. ARNOLD, wQScester Mass
OFFICE No. IL Bank Block. Foster st. dtf fl2
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-19

Theyoung mems Christian association will hold
a social gathering at their rooms in Chaplin block,
this evening. All interested in their work are cor
daily invited to be present.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-19

Geo. >. Hoppin, Commisson Merchant and Deae
In Flour, Corn, Rye, Oats, Malt Meal all kinds Fine
and Coarse Feed Llnseed OH Meal, Mechanic street
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-19

The best lung protectors, single and double, at
Fairbanks & Piper's, 10 Front street.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-19

1t is desired that every member of the Plymouth
parish will be present tonight at the hall of the
young mems Christian association, to hear the re-
port of the committee in relation to a site for
church, and to take action thereon.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-19
The
ESTER SAFE DEPOSIT
AND
Trust Company.
PEOPLES SAYINGS BANK BUILDING
Worcester.
GEORGE NJ. RICE President.
Receives Money on Deposit subject to CHECK al Sqht
AND ALLOWS
INTEREST ON DAILY BALANCES
AT THE RATE OF
FOUR PER CENT. PER ANNUM

Small Safes enclosed In Burgar-Proof Cases. TO which
the Renter alone has access offered TO the public for
rent at prices varying from S5 to SIS each per annu
us place Of Security against Fire or Burglars for
depOsiting Valuab.es of all kinds
Bonds. Mortgages Wills, Deeds, Jewery, Silver Plate
&C. received at very low rates for which receipts are
gipeR.
The Vault Burgar-Proof Gases, and Small Safes are
doublc-locked.
Private Eight-Watch on duty from 6 p. NJ. to A. NJ
and a Burglar Alarm communicating with the Police
ONCE add greatly to the security otherwise afforded
Business Hours from A. NJ. TO 8 r. N.
lyl4 diff SAMUEL I. BIGELOW. Sccy
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-19

Central Paclhc gold bonds ....,....,.. 20 , 019OA
Unions stronger, the failure this afternoon of an
operator who has lately been working actively for
cline.
Union Pacific railroad stock. .l5h6 l5X
Union Pacific railroad LIST mort. IS. I5zt 6175N
do do income los. ....40k 6p4lh
do do land grant 7s..... .63]S 6l63a
Southern securities strong with the largest dealings in
south Carolnas and Tennessees. Money very album
dant and national currency more drug in the
market; denominations of and twos assorted
offered free of interest for fifteen days II they
turned in greenbacks. yes and for ten days and
larger notes for five 10 eight days, by large and wealthy
banks smaller banks offering for sale at
from lilo a per cent discount over three millions
having been thus Offered to-day Exchange quiet and
nrm l09H "a 10 Stocks closed firm and with gen.
eral advance of a per cent from the lowest point OF
the day, returning about to the opening figures.
I.t-... LaL.ua
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-19

j.. Hall Co., at 266 Main street, French's
Block, will sell the entire household furniture of
two families, about leaving the city, this morning
at ten O'Clock.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-19

Worcester Five Gents Savings Bank,
OFFICE, NO. Os MAIN STREET, WORCESTER
This Bank open every business day from nine O'Clock
in the morning to five O'Clock In the afternoon
DEPOSITS from FIVE CENTS to ONE THOUSAND DOL
LARS received and put upon interest the first Of every
month.
DIVIDENDS OF INTEREST are made In January and
July, and If not withdrawn are 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, 1871-01-19

NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
NEW YORK, Jan ls.-The gold market continued quiet
and dull all day, closing at 0H "a ll0h the clear
ances having been S270OO0OO Governments little
stronger late in the day, large offerings government
having apparently had the effect to stimulate the de
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-19

Wreaths, Crosses, Bouquets and Cut Flowers pre-
served QTders can be lett at Mr. Geo Sessions corner
Front and Trumblll SITS, L. H. BgeOw's book and sta
ttonery store, 2J1 Main st., and with w. W. Cook at
Tainter's Greenhouse diff Ia2
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Barnard, Sumner a. Co.'S
CHRISTMAS BARGAINS
USEFUL AND CHEAP,

should attract the attention of all who are looking for
Presents, as the articles are
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FIRE AND BURGLAR SAFEs-Great sale closing out
old and new, at MoRsE'S Factory "A Sudbury street.
Boston. deopl3t dig
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-19

Hon. STEPHEN SALISBURY, President
c. A. HAMILTON, Treasurer.
Worcester April 20, 1870. dawtf
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-19

M FOR SALE-A FIRST-CLASS
EFafn ROAD HORSE, York Top Buggy, and Light
&@NA Harness. The horse can step In three mins
s.a-1utes, and better when In condition; Is sound
and kind ana capital sleigh horse Also one light
right for cash, vr trlae tor real estate Apply to G. NJ
ial9 dit
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-19

LOST-A SCOTCH TERRIER
W51 DOG, 4bont : months old; ears and iali
HN clipped; had black leather strap around his
s1A<@.&sneck Whoever will return the same to No
sWellingon st, Will be suitably rewarded DIFF Iais
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1871-09-09
The State of South Carolina
ORANGEBURG COUNTY,

4AS ooeouc Va oOooA SSoA O14uCtS
ORANGEBURG COUNTY,
IN TRIAL JUSTICES COURT.
William II; Barton, Summons for
against Complaint
T. Addison ais",!. Murphy not
To r. Addison Murphy, Defendant in this
dction.
You are hereby summoned and required to
be and appear before Thompson H. Cooke,
Esquire, a Trial Justice in and for the Conn-
- and State aforesaid, Oh The twehiy y-cighth
day of August, 1871, at ten o'clock in the
forenoon, at his Office in the Town Of Orange
burg, in the County and State aforesaid, to
answer tho Complaint of the Plaintiff in this
Action, which is fled in the Office of the
said Trial Justice.
If you fail TO answer the Complaint afore-
said at the time and place above mentioned.
the Plaintiff will have judgment against you
the rate of one and ope-half per centum per
month from the twentieth day of December,
Ammo Domini 1870, and for the costs Of this
action. IZLAE s. DIBBLE,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
Dated at Orangeburg, s. c., June 26, 1871.
Witness my Hand and Seal.
T. H. COOKE, GL.s.]
Trial Justice.
To the Defendant 4. Addson Auryny:
Tako notice that the Summons in this Ac-
ton, of which the foregoing is copy. was
Filed in the Office of Thompson II. Cooke,
Esquire, Trial Justice at Orangeburg, In the
State Of South Carolina. on the thirteenth
day Of July, 1871.
IZLAR 4 DIBBLE,
Plaintiffs Attorneys,
Russell Street,
Qrangeburg, S. 6:
July u, ls7l.--lS 6t
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FALL & WINTER IMPORTATION
/ 8 III.
RIBBONS, MILLINERY AND STRAW
GOODS.
Armstrong, Cater Sc Co.

OnBS SsSacE AN SOs
IMPORTERS and Jobbers of Bonnet,
Il Trimming and Velvet Ribbons, Bonnet
Silks, Satins and yelvets, Blends, Neus,
Grapes, Ruches, Flowers, Feathers, Orna-
ments, Straw Bonne:s and Ladies' Hats,
Trimmed and Untrimmed, Shakers, Hoods,
&C., 2S7 and 238 Baltimore Street, Balti-
more, Md.
Offer the largest Stock to be found in this
Country, and unequalled in choice, variety
and cheapness, comprising the latest Eu-
ropcan novelties.
Orders solicited, and prompt attention
given. aug I2-it
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ton:
You arc hereby summoned and required 10
be and appear before Thompson ri. Cooke,
Esquire, Trial Justice in and for the Coun-
ty and State aforesaid, on the twenty y eighth
day of August, 1871, at ten o'clock in the
forenoon at his Office in the Town Of Orange
burg in the County and State aforesaid, to
answer the Complaint Of Deopold Louis, the
Plaintiff in this Action, which Is Filod in
the Office of the said Trial Justice.
If you fail to answer the Complaint afore-
said, at the time and place above mention ed
the Plaintiff will take Judgement against
you for the sum Of sixty-two dollars, toseth-
er with the costs of the action.
IZLAR & DIBBLE,
Pleintif's Attorneys
Dated at Orangeburg, 8. c., June 26, 1871.
Witness my Hand and Seal.
I. COOKE, Ills
Trial Justice.
To the Dctendant T. ADDISON Murphy:
Take notice that the Summons in this ac-
tion, of which the foregoing is a copy, was
Filed in the Office Of Thompson II. Cooke,
Esq, Trisl Justice, at Orangcburg, in the
COUNTY nf nrnnoehnr1 IL, tho 9i.fa .,f Snnth
Carolina on the thirteen h day Of Jzly, 1871.
lZLAR h DIBBLE,
Plainti6's Attorneys,
Russell Street,
Orangeburg, S. c.,
July IA, 1STl.-l5 ct
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A VALID ExcUsE-The amusing
little incident here related actually took
aplace in courtroom in one of the
Southwestern Statos less than century
ago
Enter juror (who had detained the
court at least an hour.)
,% Judge (nuch irritated)-Mr. Clerk,
enter fine of twenty five dollars against
.Dfr. Smith.
Smith-Did 1 understand your Honor
to fine me twenty five dollars
Judge-Yes, sir.
Smith draws his pencil aud addresses
the following note to his Honor.
"Dear Judge: That little difference
upon winding up our little game of
draw amounted to just fifty Pay the
Clerk that twenty-five and hand the
balance to the Sheriff.
Yours, etc. SMITH"
Sheriff handed the note to the Judge.
The judicial frown instantly gave place
to . most benevolent and satisfactory
smile, as his Honor stammers:
"Ah--yes!- yes-yalid ex-
cuse certainly valid excuse-cer-
tainly The Clerk will remit Mr.. Smith g
fine"
ibid we ever have Judge on our
Circuit who might have been caught
likewise had he fined certain ones n
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The State Of South Carolina
ORANGEBURG COUNTY

OKANGEBURG COUNTY
In COMMON PLEAS
Martha NJ. Stroman, Bill for
Adm'x of Account to
Absalom Stroman, deed. Marshal Assets
vs. for
Watson A. O'Cain, late Injunction and
Ordinary, ct. al. Relief.
The Creditors of Absalom Strornan, decd,
are hereby notified that they are required,
by an order in the above stated case, to pre-
sent and prove their several and respective
demands before me, on or before the 10th
day of September next, or they will be de-
barred payment.
C. B. GLOVER,
aug 12-6t Referee.
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s E EG IL R 81 3
UNADULVERATED ALE AEm
LAGER BEER.

II a u ER SEE&.
n AGER BEER, CoHTAIHING coPpE-
ll RAS and ALE doctvred with Snit, Lins
and Alum, are the latest ndultsratfpoe aie-,
covered in New-York.
Professor Mapes Of New~York, ana3yxsd
the Beer from ., dozen different Brsseries,
and all were found edulterated with rtxious
substance. 1t 10 said, thrt the aale ef Drnxs
to Brewers, is . profitable part of the trade.
This is perfectly infamous cecculss indieuss
(fsh berry, nux-yomica. (dog bnston) from
which strychnine is obtained, are sosae sf
the delectabis sTbstsnces found In Beer!
These are potent poisens, aud the brewer
found using themHhould be droBued a. sass
in one Of his own vats.
p. Sell am willing TO Be drowned fn ny
own vats, If any Impurities Hhsusd BE- isuad
in my Beer.
shall continue 10 make healshfsi
Beverage, so that il may be d.snk By she,
most delicate without the least danger.
JOHN c. SEEGERS, ColnBibia, 8. @.
For sale in Orangebhrg by the eask OK.
otherwise. by MER0NEY q SAIN.
jan Z IL