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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-21

HISTORY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE, by II.
A. Taine Translated by H. Van Lawn, etc.
Vol. II. New York: Holt & Williams. Mr..
Tame begins this volume with Dryden and
brings down the history to the present time,
closing with chapter on Tennyson. The three
books contained in it are entitled, -"The Classic
Age, "Modern Life" and Modern Authors"
The first of these books has chapters on Dry
den, Addison, Swift and the novests and poets
of that period, including Pope and Others.
In the second, Byron is the proni-
nent figure; but there are sections
on Burns, Cowper, Coleridge, Lamb, Southey,
Moore, Scott, Wordsworth, Shalley, ETC.,
etc, and also discussion of the intellectual
and social changes of the time. In the last
book, which treats of modern authors, he
sketches representative authors, but does not
pretend to write history; for "the present period
is not completed, and the ideas which govern it
are in process of formation, that is, in the
rough" Fifty years hence, a history Of this age
may be written. The first chapter of this book
is devoted to Dickens his audience, and his
characters. The second is filled with discus
sion of Thackcray. Next comes a splendid
chapter on Macaulay. Carlyle follows, and it is
refreshing to read what Mr. Tame SAYS of him,
"a sort of mastodOn lost in world not made for
him." Stuart Mill has chapter all to himself;
but there is no extended notice Of the later in
1uences that work in English literature and are
represented by scientific writers who are becom-
ing widely widely known. This volume is
throughout 10 less rich, brilliant, and admir-
able than the other.
Mr.. Taine's magnificent style would draw at
tention to this work, if it had no other unusu al
attraction; but his philosophic conception and
treatment of the subject, and his mastery crti-
cisms, are no less admirable. On reading his
work, one feels as if English literature had now
for the first time been subjected to critical
analysis. No English writer has undertaken
such work as this, and this work having been
written, no Englishman of our time is likely to
attempt to write another to supersede it. Mr..
Mr.. Taine's work will remain for long time
the standard history of English literature.
Probably it will keep its place until time, prog
ress, change and development, have committed
to American hands the charge of English speech
and English literature. 1t is, however, nota
BILE fact that the author of this work is not an
Englishman, but Frenchman For sale by
| Sanford & Co.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-21

the control of professional politicians will be
salutary, but this subject, like most others, has
more than one aspect 1t has long been the
complaint of those who discuss the defects of
our political system, that conventions and eau
euses, in which public affairs are shaped, are
controlled by wire pullers and tricksters, so that
the people, who are dsinterested and honest,
seeking only the public good, are fcttered in
their political action and canno' give adequate
constantly proclaimed is to difluse as widely
as possible among the people an interest in pol
itics-to persuade the best and most intelligent
citizens to become politicians in the true and
honorable sense of the word, 50 that the selfish
schemes Of men who seek only their own inter
ests may be frustrated, and the people be led
and aided in the choice Of the worthiest citizens
for elective offices, and the promotion of those
measures which they believe will advance the
public interests.
There is il seems to us, some reasOn.tO appre-
bend that one result of this measure will be to
diminish, instead of increasing, the number of
persons who take interest in politics. There
might be no harm in this, if the quality were
sure to be improved with the decrease in num-
her. But is there not some danger that when
those who want office retire, their places will be
supplied by those who want something else
which the public can as ill-afiord 10 grant them?
The political organizations will need money, and
if they cannot extort it from officeholders, they
will perhaps find others willing TO supply it for
a consideration There will be tendency
towards the transfer of the control of political
organizations from the numerous body of per-
sons who want offices for themselves or their
friends, to great corporations which want TO
shape legislation in their interests. This would
not be a change for the better, but the contrary.
To be bought with the promise OF an office, il
not honest, is a less ignobe form of dishonesty
than to be bought with money
We call attention to these things, not because
we disapprove of the reform now on the point
Of accomplishment, or are hopeless from any
good of it, but because the dangers we have
seem to be real, and it is safer to see
and be on our guard against them than TO rest
in the deusion that the reform Of the civil SER
vice will prove the panacea for all political dis
eases. No political machine, however ingeni-
)usly designed and deliberately finished, can run
tsef and secure the public welfare without con-
tant superintendent by the people. Eternal
vigilance is the price of most political blessings,
Is well as of liberty
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-21

This is season that tries the frame and the constu-
ton If there be weak spot in either the chilling
damps the naarous ogs, the varieties of temperature
that mark the commencement the winter season are
sure to find out There few systems that have not
weak spot somewhere and the thing that any
man or woman do is forify it By course of Hos
letters Stomach Btters, and thus keep the enemy at
bay In war when city is menaced the first thing to
be doneis TO strengthen the ramparts. Tie same policy
should be adopted with the human body when il. drest
'oe malaria, is abroad. II the stomach is weak this
tonic Will lend 1t rigor if the bowels are morbidy SEN
sitNe this Alternative will regulate them; if the liver Is
inert, this wholesome stlmuant will rouse It if there is
constipation, this aperient will cure it if there is ner
Vous debility this nervne will replace it with nervous
Ngori there is mpurity jim the blood this depur.nt
VIII neuraize IT. if there cloud on the spirits This
eNharan will dispe IT, These are facts that have been
demonstrated every day for the last twenty years Can
as much be said for any other medlcne-or rather can
a'ueh be pTooedf for anything may be said by the un
serupulous Do not accept any Of the local bitters
times recommended by dealers in lieu Of the standard
u%wlw d2l
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-21

NEW YORK, Dec. 2O.-Cotton lc higher wlth brisk
speculative demands sales 377l bales middling uplands
2Ohc Flour dull heavy and l0c lower; sales 42O6 bhs
state $3.50 q 81; Ohio S6,35 a 1885, western ST. a lis
southern S65O a $50 Wheat in buyers favor; sales as
Sl,55 a. Isl; white Michigan SLIGO q Los Corn duh
sales $4,000 bush mixed western IIc Oats quet sales
steal Pork quiet ana heavy new Sis old $3.50
q 1852. Lard shade easier at a. 94c Butter steady
and quiet Whisky fairly active at SIC Rice firm al
~ g 5ac, Sugar dull; Muscoyado 81 a 9Ac refining
q 9Hc Coffee quiet and firm; Rio 1874 n 20kc Mo
lasses firm; New Orleans IS a 5sc Spirit. turpentine
nun at 6sA a SIC; rosn firmly held at S505S a $40 i0r
strained. Petroleum duh; crude l3c; refined 23I%c
Iaow active at 80 q sac Wool quiet and very Arm
tubbed 7jsc; pulled IS a Csc. 1919
AiA'NAii'isa
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-21

HAIR, HAIR, for the holidays. real hair
switch or couple of long curls is one of the best
presents that you buy Ia special hint to the gep
temenl. Gray switches for old ladies at So so can
be had atJ Medina Co.'S, 2a2 Main street. Flagg's
block Worcester
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-21
.LATESr MARKETS.
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2O.-3oney was very tight this fore
at lie per cent per day, but fell in inc afternoon
per cent. and closed firm; discounts 10 a u per cent
Sterling dun at l09A a 1891. Gold dull at 1857 a lOg.
Loans 1854 down TO per cent, and finally fiat.
Clearinss S5100O,0OO. Governments quiet and steady
the treasury took only SSl 900 at los 4l00 q los 75l00
State bonds heavy and lower. Stocks and higher
Pacific Mail and Northwestern being the chief features
the former touched 53, but reacted the close
$4,000 in coin dsbursed in redemption of SOS.
United states skies, 1851.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-21
Gbe aaIp spp: dalOrnser, Gbuoag Munng December q 1871

S. R. Leland Co. have just received a splendid
assortment of Pianos, Piano Covers and Organs
new and elegant styles These were selected ex
pressy for the holidays and will be sold lower than
ever offered before. Be sure and examine these in
struments and get our prices before purchasing else
where
To THE READERS OF THE Notwithstanding
our great exertion to please our patrons in fancy
goods for the holidays, we shall still continue to
serve all customers in the dispensing ofmedicines
as well to pay strict attention TO the COM
pounding of physicians prescriptions, our force
is sufficiently large not to neglect any one feature
of our business.
Very truly yours FAmBANKs PIPER,
Druggists, 10 Front street.
F. A. Clapp, 81 Main street, has received new
invoice of those fashionable Black Asrachan Sets
for ladies, at reduced price, for Christmas
presents
Everybody should go to No o Mechanics hall
building and see the fine display of holiday goods,
both useful and ornamental by Il. A. Dckey & Co.
Prof Mac, at Millyllle returns at 2 O'Clock for
one day more the Lincoln House. Patients make
your requests. See advertisement in another col
umn.
The best German cologne, in every style, at Dick
ey & Co.'s.
Splendid tea rose perfume, just nobby, at Dickey
s. Co.'s, Mechanics hall.
Russia leather glove and handkerchief boxes at
Dickey Co.'s, useful present.
mlaid work boxes and writing desks, very good
Christmas presents, at Dickey & CO.'S, 8 Mechanics
hall
Ladies and gents dressing cases. Nothing better
for Christmas present-as they are nice. See them
at No. Mechanics hall
Ivory hair brushes, at f, A. Dickeys.
Handsome oder cases in cut glass and rosewood, at
Dickey's, Mechanics hail.
English brushes and combs in great variety, at
F. A, Dickey & Co.'S, 5 Mechanics hall.
To see a full line of nice holiday goods to be sold
at small profit, go to II. A. Dickey & Co., No. 5
Mechanics hall
Prof. Mac solicitsEnotice to an agency appoint
ment, in another column, where he can be consult
ed if necessary, at the Lincoln house until Fri
day, 22d inst.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-21
Worcester GA. light company,

COKE.
TINS CHEAP AND MOST DESIRABLE FUEL for Mamie,
turing purposes and Family use is now offered to Tie
public in quantities to suit the following Reduced
One Chal1ron Of SO bushels, ssoo
Une Half do. Is - ........ IA
bushel. =" NeneH per
Payments may be made and orders foritsd delivery Wi,
De Issued OAty at the Office OF the Company M RAM
Block. Foster street. up stars dti o' ' ri
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-21
WORCESTER.


The New York Times rails at Senator Patter-
son for denying the accuracy Of its statements
concerning the investigation of the New York
custom house, and threatens TO produce facts to
show that the subcommittee which conducted
This investigation "plaeed all sorts of impede
ments in the way of witnesses they did not
want 10 hear, manipulated other witnesses in a
manner unworthy of Tombs lawyer, and gar
bled or suppressed much of the evidence they
condescended to receive" Why not produce
the "facts" instead of making and repeating
these assertions? Assertions are not facts and
cannot be made TO serve as facts, especially
when used against men like Senator Patter-
son. We do not believe him capable of doing,
participating in, allowing, or in any way maxi
ing himself responsible for what is implied by
the nenacing assertion of the Times. We don't
believe this assertion. We don't believe the
Times has "facts" or anything else to warrant
or excuse it. Ii it had, it would have produced
them after seeing what was said in reply to its
first assertion. Senator Patterson noticed it,, in
the senate, as follows; "The statement is malig-
nantly false, from beginning to end, and it is
made believe, TO throw smut upon the COM
mittee, in order to lessen the force of their re-
port and for no other purpose" This reply
called for the ''facts," and we think they would
have been produced if they really had exist
ence,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-21

Mr. W H. Dali writes, in the January num-
Der of Harper's Magazine to show that we did
not get bad bargain when Alaska was pur-
chased His method OF doing it may, perhaps
be criticised; but he has great confidence in his
own view of the matter He begins by showing
that other acquired territory has not been very
profitable. Florida, he estimates, has cost us
1922, 1921 $50, and yielded the government So
6s4 OPS. Texas cost, up to 1860, SIP, 49,, 297,
including only one-third of what was drawn
from the treasury by the Mexican war. The re-
turns, customs, etc., were S569,21S. The cost of
New Mexico, up to 1860, was S1S9 800, and
the offsett 1872 In all these cases, he mentions
''ndireet credits" such as increase of value in
real estate, and development of Sustaining Ca
pacity' shown by increase of population. In
the case of Texas, this is supposed to be $780,
1854; but very much smaller in the other
cases.
Coming TO Alaska, he makes the figures talk
finely. The whole cost of Alaska, he says, up
TO January l, 1871, was exactly S9,28s sos, and
the whole receipts from all sources, 1866 1921.
There is no mention of "indirect credits; :" for
there seems TO have been no rise in the value of
real estate, and no increase of population to de-
yelope Sustaining capacity" Probably the
rush Of emigration will not Immediately turn
in that direction; but Alaska has certain val
ne which should not be overlooked. The annual
rental of the seal fisheries is $4,000. Mr.. Dali
sets down the annual tax on seal skins at $780,
600, and finds other items of credit which
amount to s60,75O. Total annual credits,
S215,75O To this he adds for productions"
such as seal skins, furs, fish, walrus, ivory,
cod-llver oil, whale OIL the 'sea otter trade"
ice, spars, and lumber. Seal skins, Goldfish
and whale oil, make the largest show of figures.
Only $1,000 are allowed for spars and lumber;
but the amount of all these productions added
TO the other items of credit, make the respect
able total of 50 407 ,S39. If the national treas
ury could get all this annually, people generally
might begin 10 believe that Alaska has been un
derrated. AS it is, he makes the actual receipt,
Of the government annually, S2l575O, aud &C
tual expenses, $4,000, TO which he adds inter
est on the sum invested. Alaska is undoubt
eddy one of the best fishing stations in the world
and it yields seal skins and other furs. Whethe
it is, as Mr.. Dali claims, profitable investment
is at present an unsettled question.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-21

RUBBER GOODS Of every description selling very
cheap at the Boston shoe store, IA Front street
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-21

Look at every column of this issue to find full
description of our holiday goods.
FAIRBANKS & PIPER.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-21
Special A0trtss.


n sTttHIE SttIIIPWs
Reissues, Extensions and Foreign Patents procured
lhtererelces conducted; all kinds Of business with the
PATENT OFFICE
Transfers of Rights and Patent Gases attended TO- bv
49,, ~ JAMES g. ARNOLD, Worcester Mass.
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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-21

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Peoples savings Bank,
4j2 MAIN ST
nc,,os,t. No,. 81 aoAO oa5 80
Deposits are put on interest on the first day of every
MONTH
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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-21

TIRE special merits of SMoLANDER's BuoHU are that
it thoroughly nvigorates enervaed system and that
it is perfect and truthful specific for kidney bladder
and glandular diseases, mental and physical debility
gravel diabetes, all complaints of the urinogenita or
sans so frequent in the female sex whether married or
single and the fact of its being prescribed by family
physicians should be enough to endorse its superiority
dig deonkvIu
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-21

Prof. Mac solicitsfnotice to an agency appoint
ment, in another column, where he can be consult
ed if necessary, or at the Lincoln house until Fri
div 22d inst
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-21

Handsome oder cases in cut glass and rosewood at
Dickey's, Mechanics hall.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-21
Foreign Markets.-rBv Atlantic caho ,

LONDON, Dec. 20-Consols closed at 92N. T. S 5-2Os
1852, ~ do 1868, old, 939s do. 1861 932t; T. s. ten
LIVERPOOL, Dec. 20-Cottcn heavy; middlinc nm
lands 81 q lOd; do Orleans 0sd; sales II 600 bales
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-21

f. A. Capp, 81 Main street, has received a new
invoice of those fashionable Black Astrachan Sets
for ladies' at a reduced price, for Christmas
presents
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-21

Inlaid work boxes and writing desks, very good
Christmas presents, at Dickey & CO.'S, Mechanics
hall
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-21

Everybody should go to No. Mechanics hall
building and see the fine display of holiday goods,
both useful and ornamental, by +. A. Dickey & Co.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-21

Prof Mac, at Milyie, returns at O'Clock fol
one day more at the Lincoln House. Patients, make
your requests See advertisement in another col.
umn.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-21

A SITUATION WANTED BY an
IN American woman, to do general housework In d
small family. Address opposite old Bakery Prescott
st, asIf az
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-21

The best German cologne, in every style, at Dick
ey s. Co.'s.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-21
glebp advertisements.

DEPoRT OF THE CONDITION OF
Ia THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK. of Worcester,
in the state OF Massachusetts, at the close OF business
ihn lRth daN. u nncnLmner- lAll
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-21

NOR SALE-One Portable Steam Saw Z
II MIL, with engine OF 80 horse power: can be seen
running. Also four steam Engues varying from to 20
horse power. Inquire Of A. BURuINGAaE No lsI
Central ST., Worcester, Mass. ditF d2l
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-21

Splendid tea rose perfume, just nobby, at Dickey
s. Co.'s, Mechanics hall.
The Portland daily press., 1871-11-28

'hNnaiENT oaa.siNT in House No T Cushnan ST now
dasirahla hlupied by George f. Jenkins and is a yery
fa~rad n. tenement. family without children pre-
io, MO-, 1s Possession 4 given about Dec. 1st.
o'-i-utDecl* EDWARD S. LEWIS
The Portland daily press., 1871-11-28
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

Agency for Sewing Machines.
w. .. DYER, No. 1853 Middle ST., over HI.
HI. Hays. All kinds of Machines for
sale and TO let. Repairing.
The Portland daily press., 1871-11-28

OSCAR j. DUNN, Lieutenant-Governor OF
Louisiana, who died few days ago, at the
age of 81, was colored man, born in the
State, of slave parents, and was apprenticed
to plasterer. While learning his trade he
also contrived to acquire a fair education
Becoming dissatisfied with his servile condi-
ton, he made his escape in 1916, an adver-
tsement, offering reward for his recovery
appearing in the New Orleans Picdyune at
the time. Afterward he purchased his free
dom, and, being of abstemious habits and in
dustry, he won the respect of the whites, and
accumulated large property, estimated at
nearly 100000 After the war, when the
negroes secured their entranchisement, Mr..
Dunn's superior education led to his selection
as their champion. He first filled the office
of recorder of the second district in 1867.
Later Mr.. Dunn was chosen president of the
board of aldermen, and while filling that
onerous position, distinguished himself as a
presiding officer, quick of perception and
ready in debate. AT the election under the
constitution of 1868 Mr.. Dunn, who had now
become the acknowledged leader of his race
in the State, was chosen lieutenant governor,
and on the 11th of July of that year was in
stalled into office. At the opening of the
war he warmly sympathized with the Union
cause, but had no chance to give it practical
aid until Gen. Butler entered New Orleans,
when he enlisted in the first regiment of col
ored troops raised in Louisiana, and in time
won his way to a captaincy, the highest line
rank permitted to his race in the army as
then constituted. He proved an efficient Of
ficer. In personal appearance Gov. Dunn
was the envy of his race. Tall, well formed,
with massive, intellectual head, broad should
ers, pleasing features, courteous and retin-
ed address, sound judgement and great ability
as an organizer, he was just such man as
the freedman required for leader and cham
pon of their cause.