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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-02-07
CONFERENCE.-The NOTICE.

The undersigned have this day formed copartnershIp
under the firm name of HILDRETH d WILSON and will
continue the manufacture Collins and Caskets at the
old and, No. Waldo street opposite Waldo House.
Also, dealers in all KINDS of Rose Wood and Metallic
Burial Cases, Trimmings and Grave Clothes. SPECIAL
attention Will be given to the management of neras.
GEO. g. HILDRETH,
HENRY C. WILSON.
Worcester, Jan. 10th, 1871. dSt&w3w IL
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-02-07

dissolution of COMPREHENSIVE.
~ The coparnershlp heretofore existing between the
undersigned, under the firm of HILDRETH 81 HALL is
this day, by mu ual consent, dissolved. Ali bill due
said firm will be settled by either party, at No Waldo
ST. GEORGE G. HlLDREIH,
VIM Il. HALL.
Worcester Jan 18th 1871
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-02-07

NUIIUE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the
subscriber has been duly appointed Administrator of
the Estate of JAMES B. BLAKE, late of Worcester.
in the county of Worcester deceased ntestae and has
taken upon himself that trust by giving bonds the law
directs. All persons having demands upon the of
said deceased required to exhibit the same; and all
indebted to said estate called upon to make
payment to GORHAM BLAKE,
At Room No. 6, Worcester Bank Building
Foster street.
January 4, 1871 d3sTh Jas
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-02-07

Capt Macy, the veteran collector of customs
at Newport, is in Washington, urging several
appropriations for the improvement of the light
house service in his district, and also saving a
good word in behalfof liberal appropriation
for the breakwater at Block Island
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-02-07


Following the example set by the Spy, some
time ago, the Springfield Republican is publish
ing some well prepared and interesting articles
on: "Our Business Men Sixty Years Ago"
The Springheld Republican says that John
Henry Cardiffs little nephew, the petIified In.
dian boy, is on exhibition in the postofice
building in that city. Experiments will be
made TO find out what is inside of him.
WOrkmen putting the Springfield city hall
bell to rights, the other night were the innocent
cause of great deal of anxiety for somebody's
baby supposed by the public to be lost, as the
strokes on the bell resembled the "chld lost"
alarm.
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1871-12-20

The mode Of extracting an ass was
equally ingenious, and, if anything,
more singular continually pressing
their heads against the wall with all
their energy, it would have required
immense strength, with a chance of
pulling Of the tail ifit was not a strong
one, to drag him forcibly out; gypsy,
taking the tail of the required animal
in one hand, would stretch his staff
forward so as to tap him on the nose,
and thus encouraged, gently draw him
out.
| might long have continued to watch
the movements of these strange beings,
had not just then been attracted by
the passing chant Of a religious process
ion. 1t consisted Of apparently all the
children of TOrdesillas, preceded by a
friar. of same mendicant order, who bore
high before him an ebony cross, having
a little silver image of the Saviour; a
second friar, bearing a mace, closed the
procession.
As the holy man swept by, the traffic
was arrested, the worldly baseness Of
each forgotten, as all gipsies, as well
as cold Christians, f" kneeled before the
sacred symbol of their faith; when,
however, the friar, closing the pro-
cession, disappeared, the bystanders
regained their feet, and the business of
bargaining was resumed.
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1871-12-20
WHOLE NUMBER sos.
The Gbost.of sag Harbor.

During the last few weeks the resi-
dents of Sag HarbOr, Michigan, have
been excited over imposed spiritual
visitor who perambulated the streets Of
that village during the night time. Ac-
cOrding to the testimony Of the many
who assume to have seen the fearhl |
spectre, its shape differs wonderfully.
At times it bears the primitive ghostiy
shape and is covered with the winding
sheet. At another time the bleatinR Of
lamb is followed by the appearance
of animals Of that shape with bloody
neck, which vanishes instantly when
approached. Sometimes his ghOstshlp
assumed the form Of beautiful maiden,
clothed in spotless white, who, like her
spiritual predecessor, ,evades all attempts
to communicate with her, by vanishing
into thin air. Some Of the villagers
claim to have seen the spparition IN
forms far more unearthly, and that
horns, accompanied with the usual ct
cetera, are its attributes. To some the
figure assumes the shape Of a man, whose
boot-heels are easily distinguished. One
thing is certain, whatever the thing is,
it has frightened the inhabitants OF
Sag HarbOr, and the local papers freely
discuss the subject. It is to be investl-
gated by s committee.
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1871-12-20
Hand Shaking.

How did people get in the habit Of
shaking hands? The answer is not far
to seek. In early and barbarous times,
when every savage and semi-savage
was his own law-giver, Judge, soldier,
and policeman, and had to watch over
his own safety, in default of all other
protection, two friends and acquaint-
ances, or two strangers desiring to be
friends or acquaintances, when they
CHANGED to meet, offered each other the
right hand-the hand alike of offence
and defence, the hand that Yields the
sword, the dagger, the club, the toma-
hawk, or other weapon of war. Each
did this TO show that the hand was
empty, and neither war nor treacherv
was intended. A man cannot well stab
another when he is in the act Of shaking
hands with him, unless he be a double
eyed traitor and villain, and strives to
aim aeowardly blow with the left while
giving the right, and pretending to be
on good terms with his victim,
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1871-12-20
URBANA,4 OHIO, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20 1871.

this gap, and here's the carriage at last.
Jump in, sir, and I'll place Miss Alma
comfortable. You mount the box, Su-
san, for we must be of.
As rapidly as he spoke, action fol-
lowed upon words; in second, he had
seen Alma supported in the Baronet's
arms, closed the door, sprang up by the
side of his sweetheart, and lashing the
horses, started at a break-neck pace for
ROseden.
Richard May brook had been correct
respecting Alma The rapid transit
through the cold night air had served
speedily to restore her. As the heavy
eyelids lifted, and her gaze fell on the
Baronets face, bent anxiOusly over her,
with cry, she exclaimed, Gerard
Gerard here Where am I? Oh, can it
be-is it possible that I am free?
Free-free, darling!--my own love
Before your unnatural mother can get
you again in her power, my claim to
you shall be greater than hers-the
claim of husband!
All, Gerard Am I awake, or do I
dream? she murmured, delerious with
joy, All, yes, tits real; for am I not by
your side, and away from my gloomy
prison All the change is too sudden
my happiness is more than I can
bear!
She sank upon his shoulder faint
with the raptuous sense Of freedom. But
quickly again she looked up, surprise
depicted on every feature The Baro-
net had made no response to her words.
His arms had ceased to enfold her. His
head had fallen heavily forward. She
raised her hands to lift his face, to see
if he was ill, then shrieked aloud. Her
fingers were dyed with blood.
Oh heaven was he-dead >
To be coltiRNed in our Rert.
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1871-12-20
geIett Aoetrg.
LADN OF DHEAHs

There isa land, a radisnt bud,
That The spfrit often seeks,
Upon whose golden stand
The wave OF fancy breaks
There the skiss are ever fair,
And the sunlight ever beams,
And the flowers are brighten rare,
In that iand-that Land Of Dreams
In that land-that radiant land,
In manya dwelling-place,
Whose beauty human hand
Could never, never trace;
There joyous songs are heard,
In the wales Of crysta streams,
From bresze, aud voice, and bird,
In the land-the Land Of Dreams
To that land. that raciant land.
Whose spirit hath not sailed,
To seek the golden strand
When the Joy OF Garth life failed;
In Thoughts brave bark alone.
To the realm or changelcss Beams
For the radiance alone is known
In that land-the land OF dreams,
That spirit-land Of dreams:
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1871-12-20

The papers tells us that thercis a
grocery keeper in Pennsylvania who is
said to be 50 mean that he was seen to
catch fly Off his counter, hold it up
by its legs, and look into the cracks Of
its feet, to see if it hadn't been stealing
some of his sugar.
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1871-12-20

WHEN Caesar was advised by his
friends to be more cautious OF the seeur-
ity of his person, and not to walk among
the people without arms or any one to
defend him, he always replied 10 these
admonitiOns. He that lives In fear OF
death, every moment feels its tortures;
will die but Onee.'
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1871-12-20

The hardest thing in the world to un-
derstand eoTectly-e1cept women, or
eOurse-is when an irritated cross-eyed
man is going to hit you. If he looks a,
your feet, the chances are that YOUR
nose will be split wide open.
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1871-12-20

IHE drum major who ran away from.
Chiekamauga, when reprOaehed with
eowardice, remarked I'D rather be a
coward all my life than corpse fifteen
minutes
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1871-12-20

MEN who devote all their time TO
other peoples business don't generally
prosper in worldly affairs, but they'll
have their reward when the devil gets
them
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1871-12-20
LIFE.


Life is what We make it. To some
this may appear strange, as all are apt
to look forward to life as a season of per-
petual sunshine, little thinking of those
dark and troublesome days, the shad-
ows-of which sooner OF later overtake
them.
The school boy, with rosy cheeks,
laughing eye and joyful STEP in life's
early morn thinks the schoOl-roOm the
happiest spotin his little world; he en-
joys the recreation, while his less ia.
vored companion is enveloped in those
gloomy shadows. To one life is indeed
beautiful; to the other it is but time Of
trials, passing through life as best We
may.
We soon become aware that after our
school days are over and We venture
forth upon the arena of life, it is then
that we fully realize our duty; 'tis then
we see life in all its reality. It is true
of many that their life has been one of
continual light or a pathway strewn
with roses; while on the other hand we
may find those whom nature has law
lshed her gifts upon. We think that
nothing but happiness is theirs, yet Oft
times we are mistaken. Their sky is
darkened, as it were, and clouds, dark
and heavy, seem ready to burst upon
them. To such persons life is but a
dreary, useless waste of time. A writer
once said
"The worlds most royal heritage is his
Who most enjoys, most loves, and most forglves."
We are not placed in this beautiful
world to make ourselves miserable by
wishing for that we have nOt-eon-
stantIy looking on the shadOwy side,
and for getting there is never a clowd
without silver lining. Enjoy life while
we may; be happy, speak kind and
loving word to the downeastor afflicted;
ever have a smile of encouragement for
the little one. Such kindness costs
nothing, and yet we cannot tell how
much good it can do. Never repress the
innocent laughter of childhood, for we
know not what may be in store for
them.
"Mirth is the medicine of life
Itcures its ills, it Gains its strife:
It softly smooths the brow ofcare,
And writes a thousand graces there"
Who can look out upon this lovely
landscape and say 1 see no beauty in
the works of nature. Everything,
from the smallest blade of grass to the
Ioftiest tree of the forest, speaks of Gods
love to Us. He has adorned the earth
with beauty for our enjoyment. Though
the cold shadows Of misfortune NAV
cross your path do not indulge in
morbid fancies. Exert yourself to use
those talents which have been given
you to win the love of your fellow NOR
tails.
Life's pathway may Ge darkened,
foesmay assail you, and yet through
all remember the darkest hour is lust
before dawn. We shall see life in all
its beauty and lOveliness when we
learn the spirit of forgiveness.
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1871-12-20

a grief-strieken Connecticut widow
telegraphed to the friends Of her late
husband; Dear John is dead. Loss
fully covered by insurance.
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1871-12-20

The first qualities wanted in all who
deal with the education OF children
patience, self-control, and a youthful
heart that remembers its own early
days,
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1871-12-20

WHAT is the difference between the
entrance to barn and a: loafer In
printing office? One is barn door and
the other is darn bore.
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1871-12-20

II is with narrow souIed people as il
is with narrow-necked bottles the less
they have in them the more noise they
make in pouring it out.
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1871-12-20

The Russian Emperors during the
present century have been Alexander
l., who succeeded Paul, his father, in
1901, and reigned until 1925. He was
succeeded by Nicholas, who was En-.
peror from December /, 1925, to his
death, March 2, 1855. Alexander H..
the present ruler, was born April g
.18lS, and in March, 1855, succeeded his
father. He married Mary, Princess Of
Hesse, April 2S, ISH. His heir is his
eldest son, Nicholas, who was born Sep,
tember %, 1913.
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1871-12-20

\ writer on school discipline says {:
without liberal use Of the rod u is
impossible to make boys smart
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1871-12-20

WHEN a man has no design 6ut to
speak plain truth, he may say great
deal in a very narrow compass.
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1871-12-20

a rural paper remarks: Gold nights
have put a stop to gate-sparkmg. lf
she doesn't ask you to come in now you
had better quit
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1871-12-20
NesdIe maktn~

THERE is a needle factory in New
Haven where the whole process is done
by single machine, without the man
ual labor Of any person. A coil Of steel
wire is put in; the machine cuts Il Off
at the required lengths; it cuts the steel
pieces eonsecutively, punches the eye.
holes, counter-sinks the eyes, and grinds
the points-and, in fact, does every.
thing until the needles drop out com.
pletely formed. Another machine picks
them up and srranges them heads aud
points together, and a third piece OF
mechanism puts them into payer One
of these machines occupies no more
space than an ordinary table and each
of them turns out from $1,000 to 10000
needles day. Most of the needles were
imported from England a few years
past.
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1871-12-20

TIE many which are neglected as
small things, are often those which de.
decide men Tor or against YOU.
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1871-12-20

ON! for a thousand tongues y as the
lad said when he erawled into u molas-
ses hOgshead.
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1871-12-20

HANS, do you see derred COW vat had
der cabbage last night
'Yaw.'
'Nell, now, yer dakes der vowliug
piece, and ven you see her prake her
snOot unter de fence, load de barrel NIT
powder and ball, and prake de stock
Of de gun over his tam head
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1871-12-20

a lovely mode of reasoning: Men and
women putting their heads together.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-03-23
Business Hatiess.
THE PUREsT AND SAFEST.


The efficacy of Hostetter's Celebrated Stomach
Bittsrs as a specific for recruiting the enfeebled
body and cheering the depending mind, has
passed into proverb. In the United States,
where this marvellous tonic has borne down all
opposition, and eclipsed all rivalry, the demand
for it has annually increased in heavier and
the regular sales of this preparation exceed those
of all other stomachics combined. Eminent men,
bers of the medical profession and hospital sur
geons without number have candidly admitted
that the pharmaeopnia of the faculty contains no
prescription that produces such beneficial effects
in dyspepsia, general debility and nervous dis
eases, as Hostetter's Bitters. To use the Ian
guage of a venerable physician of New York,
"The Bitters are the purest stimulant and the
vegetable antidote are much more comprehensive
than such praise would imply, AS preparatory
antidote to epidemic disease, genial stimulant,
a promoter Of constitutional vigor, an appetizer,
a stomachic, and remedy for nervous debility,
no medicinal preparation has ever attained the
reputation of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. 1t is
the household tonic of the American people, and
in all human probability will be 80 for centuries
to come. The magnates of science recognize its
merits; and that it is emphatcally the medicine
of the masses, is proven by its vast and ever in
creasing sales.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-03-23

A CENTENARIAN OPIUM EATER.-The
one hundred and sixth birthday of Capt.
Lahrbrush was celebrated at the residence
of Gen. J. w. De Peyster, in New York
city, on Thursday last. Capt. Lahrbrush
was present, in the possession of all his
faculties, and did ample justice, we are
told, to the various courses of an elaborate
dinner. Gen, De Peyster made speech,
resonnting the wonderful history of Capt
Lshrbrush, who was intimate with many
Of the crowned heads of Europe fifty
years ago, and who took conspicuous part
In the wars against the first Napoleon. A
por ion Of the speech, which contains
me very remarkable statements, we give
as reported.
When we consider that for over half a
century he has preserved his life bv the
Use OF poison taken in daily doses suffi.
eient 70 kill twice No many as now sit
around this table. it seems almost beyond
errdence. l said daily doses sufficient to
bill twice as many as are present. What
must we think that the Captain ia made
OF when we come to know that he once
took Mt single dose IA many grains Of
opium 10 save his life, as would have put
an end To the lives of IA many ordinarily
constituted people IA be is years of age
Let him who doah,s challenge the Gan.
tain TO pledge him in the largest goblet OF
landnnum, and be will see him drink i,
on with Ms much impunity as Its rivals in
solor--clsret and Burgundy.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-03-23
The Minister to Berlin.

After the dismissal of John Lothrop
Motley as Minister to the conrt Vi ~
J,ms., and the removal of Charles sum-
mar from the Craftsmanship of the Commit
tee ON Foreign Relations of the United
States Senate, it is refreshing to the coun'
try that one man of mark is to be retained
in official position, namely, George Ban
croft. as Minister to Berlin. This an
nounoement will be received with univer-
AL satisfaction. The mission has been
raised to one Of first GLASS, in view OF the
increasing power of the German nation
atty, and the retention of the great Amer
loan historian is but fitting acknowi-
sdvement Of his services in the conception
maturing and success of the extradltion
treaty. In the general desert OF our regular
diplomacy for the past quarter OF CEN
tury, this is a green and delightful oasis
nearly the only thing evincing that the
system Of foreign representation may one
day be reclaimed to truth and usefulness
Il 10 not often that one 30 eminent for the
meditations of the closet as George Ban
croft is equally successful in foreign
aff4irs. The country honors itself, amid
the prevailing tendency to cast aside its
most eminent scholars and statesmen, II
retaining such man for its representa-
tive at the foreign court which must nov
be regarded as the most interesting, If no
the most powerful, in Europe.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-03-23
TIE sTARKsBoRo AFFA1R.-The Mic

TIE STARKsBoRo AFEAIR.-The Mid
dlebury Register says: The affair we re-.
ferred to last week. as having occurred
at Stsrksboro has been partially investi-
gated before Watson Morgan, Esq, of
Lincoln, and some Of the facts elected are
as follows: It seems that on the occasion
Of donation party, March I'd, number
of the South Starksboro roughs went to
the hotel of Mr.. Martin Dixie, and com.
PEELED him, very reluctantly, to furnish
cider for them. They got booty, went to
the donation, behaved badly, and next
morning on returning for more liquor
were refused by Mr.. Dixie. They then
proposed to clean him out, and began by
knocking him down, pounding and kick
ing him savagely. Mrs. Dixie came in
and commenced counter attack in de-
fence Of her husband, but the ronghs were
too many for them and before they left
they inflicted severe bruises upon the per.
son of Mr.. Dixie and his wife and daugh'
ter, in the case of Mrs. bike endangerine
her life. On Monday of last week the
judicial examination commenced, and
Richard belong and George Brown were
fined $15 each and costs, for assault upon
Mr.. Dixie. Last evening the States Attor
ney and deputy sheriff went up there
again, preparatory to further investiga
tions to-day.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-03-23

ESCAPE OF PRISONERS FROM MONT.
FELIER JAIL.-Charles Barton, one of the
Waterbury bank robbers, and Tim Nc
Avoy, who stabbed man at Montpelier
in druken row on st. Patrick's day, es-
capped from Montpelier Jail on Monday
evening, and $500 reward is offered for
their return. A. P. Squires, Claremont
N. b detective, had been into the prison
for the ostensible purpose of bidding good
by to Handin, the burglar just sentenced
to the State Prison. As Squires was
coming out there was rush, and the
Office or ante-room door was locked,
whereupon Barton and McAvoy climbed
out of window over the door and escaped
in the darkness. It is suspected by the
Montpelier officials that squires was
bribed to assist them out, from the un-
usual circumstances of going into the
prison after 8 O'Clock at uight, and the
mixed stories he tells about being knocked
down, etc.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-03-23
March 81, 1871.
CURTIS.

BELLOWS FALLs.-Mr. S. E. More, fur.
niture dealer of this village, started for
Boston last week, aud put his pocket book,
containing 1916, in his inside vest pocket,
while on the cars he took a short nap,
and on waking found the pocket book
had changed places, and had got into the
outside pocket of his coat on opening it
it was found that the contents were
minus just $500, leaving him only SIC
to pay expenses. We think the amount
left for expenses rather stingy. Don't
trust such fellows to handle your funds
J,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-03-23

A CAUTIOUS MANA fellow who was
travelling in western New York, entered a
bar-room, and after calling for drink for
two, looked about over the loungers. an.
parently after friend to drink with him
To every ones surprise he invited a Eff.
teenth Amendment, who eagerly accepted
and swallowed his "pison" with great
avidity. Our traveller. however, leaving
his untouched, very coolly lighted q cigar
and seated himself by the fire. After
some time the landlord inquired, rather
shaIply, if he did not intend to drink that
whisky. "Why, certainly" said he. sii
it don't kill that colored man within ten
or fifteen minutes" 80