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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-08
COUNTY NEWS.

Rev. J. S. Batchelder was installed pastor of
the Congregational church in Webster, on We'd
nesday, the 9TH. An able aud interesting SER
mon was preached on the occasion, by Rev. C.
NJ. Lamson of this city. The other exercises
were by Revs. BiSeoe of UXbridge Bates of
SaundersviIle, Fowler of Millbury, and Tracy of
Sutton. The singing by the choir was of marked
excellence.
REV. JOHN NELsoN, D. D., of Leicester, who
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all the stories which have either represented
them as being conciliated or as scheming for
a presidential successor. In this connection it
may be stated that Mr.. Trumbull denies fatty
the purported interview now going the rounds
OF the papers, wherein he is represented as de-
nouncing all movements to defeat Gen. Grant,
The senator claims that he does not belong to
that class whose opinions are so freely given to
irresponsible BOhcnians. KELoN.
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Accidents.


TERRIBLE DROWNING AFFAIR.
BOsToN, Dec THE Evening Traveller has
the following special from Halifax, under date
Of the It'll: Ten persons were drowned by the
wreck of the schooner Achilles at Minas basin
Their names were John Geddes, James H. Pratt,
Frederick Pratt, Charles Doyle, James wilkins,
Charles Webb, William Beatty and Andrew
Cameron, of Five Islands; Thomas Fillmore and
George Moore of Economy. The schooner was
from Five Islands, with cargo OF white paint,
pylites and produce for Windsor and Halifax.
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the extent of $4,000, The main building was
saved partially insured.
AT BoSTON-LoSs NOT STATED.
BosToN. Dec S.-A fire broke out ut mid
night in the storehouse of Bartlett & Osgood,
No. 248 Broad street. burning out the upper two
stories, and badly damaging the stock by water,
Loss not aSCertaned
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died on Wednesday, was the oldest clergyman
in the county, being in his S7th year, and hay
ing been pastor of the Congregational church
in Leicester since 1872, since 1914 with a col.
league. DR.. Nelson was a native of this city,
andI graduated at Williams college, in a
class with the venerable Rev DIR. Storrs, of
Braintree, who survives him at the same age.
The annual meeting of the Worcester north
agricultural society, was held in Ftchburg,
wednesday, and the following gentlemen were
elected officers OF the society for the ensuing
year: President, John II. Jockey of Leomin-
ster; vice presidents, Leonard Dowue, Fitch
burg; Joseph Cozzens, Leominsrer; secretary
and treasurer, George S. Iloughton Fitchburg.
A board of trustees of sixty-three members was
elected, and Captain L. 7. Miles was chosen a
member of the state board of agriculture for
three years The treaSurcrS report was read
and referred to the committee on finance. The
report shows the receipts for the past year to
have been S3,OS9O5. The balance in the treas
ury is SS7543. The amount of the floating
debt Of the society is S2,SS4.5S.
DEATH OF REV. DIR. NELsoN.-Rcv. John
ANIlGbhJ ~ w. ulttl at HIS lCSNClltt III lAClNNclNl
on Wednesday afternoon, December 6, in the
cighty-siXth year of his age, and the siXteth of
his ministry in that place. His connection with
the church and society where he was first settled,
was not only long, but useful aud happy. He
was identified with all the interests of the town
for more than half century, and always took
an active part in the cause Of education, and
was an advocate and generous contributor in
all benevolent and moral associations. He was
connected with the board of trustees Of Leices-
ter academy during the whole sixty years of his
ministry, and at the time Of his death had been
the president Of the board for more than thirty
seven years.
His funeral will be attended at his former
church, on Saturday next, at twelve O'Clock at
noon; and a commemorative sermon will also be
preached by his associate aud successor, Rev. A.
H. Coolidge, next Sunday morning.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. THE area of lowest
barometer will move norIheastward with brisk
winds for a short time on the lakes; partially
clear and clearing weather in the middle and
eastern stdtes.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-08

The Times thinks the scheme for the govern
ment purchase OF the telegraph lines impraeti-
cable. 1t praises congress for the spirit it is
showing.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-08

The ifty-ffth annual ball of the Fitchburg
Fusileers will take place on the 18th, This an
nual military ball has been the most extensive
affair Of the kind in the northern part of the
county ever since the first one, dfty-hvc years
ago.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-08

DATENT OFFICE BUSINESS-Amer
Il ana Foreign Patents procured Rejected APP
picatOns re-argued Interference Cases Prosecuted:
Opinions given as to the validity and infringement Of
Patents and Suits prosecuted and defended n the o. 81
THOs. II DODGE.
formerly Principal Examiner and Chairman OF iths
Board of Appeals U. s. Patent oflce) Counsellor Al
Law, and Advocate in Patent Cases. Once Dodge,s
Block, Park and Portland sts Worcester Mssa
ma
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filled last night, with those of our citizens who
appreciate the high degree of excellence and
artistic merit foreshadowed in the concert pro-
gramme published yesterday. The opening con-
certante Duet, by Miss Alice Dutton and Mr.,
e. W. Sumner, and Miss buttons performance
of the closing concerto, from Mendclssohn, were
the browning performances Of the instrumental
portion of the programme, and were received
with well merted plaudts. Mr.. Packard's
vocal efforts were much applauded, and one of
his songs was loudly encored, to which he re-
spOnded in excellent STYLE
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-08
Republican Convention.
lIr. George CrOmptOn Nominated for
Mayor.

The republican convention for the nomination
of candidates for a mayor, and aldermen from
wards one, two, four, six and eight, was held in
upper Horticultural hall last evening, The gen
eral eagerncss to hear the result of the meeting
in regard TO the mayOralty nomination crowded
the hall, and left many standing about the door
at the hour Tor which the convention was called.
A. S. Walker, chairman Of the republican city
committee, called the meeting to order, and the
organization was effected by the choice of Hon.
p Emory Aldrich chairman, and II. A. Marsh
secretary. On taking the chair, Mr.. Aldrch
made brici speech, introduced by the re-
mark that the meeting had assembled for the
purpose Of nominating a candidate who would
be elected mayor next Monday, which sentiment
met with hearty applause.
\ committee, consisting Of 5, A. Porter, A. G..
Goes and Geo. F. Thompson, was appointed on
credentials, and reported ffty.lour delegates
present, which number comprised full delega-
tons from all the wards. The roll was called,
on motion, and it was found that only three or
four substitutes were present.
Deacon Edward Kendall moved that an in
formal ballot be taken for a candidate or mayor,
and it was accordingly done with the following
result.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-08

ILLNESS OF JUDGE DEwEY.-The Boston
Journal of last evening says: "For the past
month Judge Dewey, who has been holding the
second session of the superior civil court, has
on several occasions been obliged to adjourn the
court owing to serious throat affection. The
business of the court was again resumed on
Tuesday, after an adjournment of week; but
this morning twas again suspended ,as the Judge
was unable to preside, and in his charge in a
case commenced Wednesday he was compelled
to call the jury to the bench, where his remarks
were then hardly audible.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-08

MUNICIPAL CoURT.-In the court, yesterday,
the following cases received attention: Hugh
Gallagher, complained of as a common seller of
liquor, was discharged; Joseph Bouvile, for sin
gle sale of liquor, fined $40 and costs, paid; Jas
Sullivan, breaking glass, fined S. and costs, APP
pealed .Daniel Sullivan, drunkenness, fined So
aud costs, paid; Thomas Cotton, drunkenness,
fined SO and costs, committed on non-payment.
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HOUMANIA.
BUCHAREST, Dec. 6.-The Roumanian gov
eminent has received protest from Constanti-
nople against the conclusion of the treaty with
Russia, made two years ago. relative TO consular
jurisdiction, on the ground that it is in viola
ton of the treaty of Paris The protest is as
cribed to the influence of Bismarck, who care
less of Prince Charles, induces the porte to as
sert his sovereignty as part of the game with
Russia
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SPANISH CLAIMS COMMISSION.
WASHINGTON, Dec. THE American and
Spanish claims commission to-day agreed upon
new rules for its guidance, and adjourned until
next week
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-01-26
at once that il wanted. Then IL is secured

at once that is wanted. Then ii is secured
then il is immediate in Its effect.
Now to draw manure out and LEI IL re-
main ia heaps, as is done, is to treat II as
the "lump' was treated, giving part TO the
soil that Is in immediate contact with ~
the rest all the while going into the al
mosphere so that these manure heaps are
but bigger bumps enriching too much
what they come ia contact with, showing
lodged grain or lodged grass where they
were. The rest, faded and deprived OF It's
strength, goes to the rest Of the soil, out
to do it little good.
The way is, to spread az ne draw ana
d 40 as ii is made, if possible This is the
way to get the strength, If the fluid parts
in the stable have been secured by absorb
ents, the full strength will thus BE- OBJ
tanned Close to the soil, in tine (pul,
verizcd) condition, the ground will hold
what the atmosphere otherwise lin lumps)
might get The rains will ram it into the
soil and in the spring there will be hne
condition. With the Leaps left tiIl the
spring, the ground on = in immediate con
tact with the manure wllnbe benefited,
the rest Of the land receiving nothing dur
ing the winter. In the spring the heaps
will be frozen; there will be difficulty
Of reducing them finely, and it is piece
of work we never like to do then. The
other land manure spread in the fall -
works up mellow, and black, and ricl, all
of it, here you get the benefit in the
other case you certainly do not.-Hlrdt
Aelr Yorker
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-01-26
The Body and its Needs.

Considering the extreme constituencies OF the
human body and, that it is unprotected except
by artificial covering, from the action of cold 1t
IL not strange that NJ this season II Is liable TO
many disorders. The skin exercises a powerful
Influence over the stomach and bowels and when
its functions are interrupted by sudden chils that
seal the pores and prevent evaporation from the
surface, internal congestion is apt TO ensue. The
digestive organs never perform their Office prop.
erlv when this is the case, and the waste mates
of the system which should be discharged in part
through the perspiratory glands, having no other
outlet than the bowels and the kidneys, constipa
tton and variety OF renal diseases are more or
less prevalent Dyspepsia, where Il exits, Is also
aggravated nv these causes. The most tneetve
preventive Of and remedy for, disturhs aces OF
this nature, "a Hostettcr's stomach Bitters. Act
ing as stimulapt and tonic, It rouses the sIom-
ach aud the tniestiues, lmparting TO those impor-
tant organs both activity and regularity, II $50
operates rs sudorihc, by touing the vessels o. me
skin and promoting the free passage of exhhu, ted
matter through that natural sieve Of the system.
BsinS mild dinretic, It gives healthful impulse
10 the action OF the Kidneys, where there IL ten
riency 10 dropsy and as a blood depurent Snd Her-
vine has a highly beneficial effect In rheumatic
cases Il combines in happy proportions the
tonic. alterati,s, apCrient antisepttc daphoretic
ard ambitions properties requisite for the retora
ton nf system generally disordered, and has no
equal as q winter medicine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-01-26
Spreading Manure.

IN going through the country we see
much Of the manure drawn ont living in
heGps-and /, is apt to lie there until
sprjnE VIII people never learn the great
error of treating manure in this way :
Here Is the principle Take lump of
manure. apply il 10 the soil. What comes
in contact with Its outside--the only part
that can come In Contact--will receive
some benefit from the manure; but the
rest, the greater part by far, remains
bound up Ia the lump. If on the top OF
the ground much ofthe strength goes oil :
the atmosphere gets il; the rest goes into
the soil Immediately In contact with il,
making this part of the land too rich, the
other side not rich enough. ii the lump
is buried, much the same is the result,
only the ground gets all the strength, 5r.
only that part coming lii contact with il
and Immediately below IT, thus giving the
subsoil the part which should have gone
into the soil above
Ii viii be clearly seen that this IL in
evil This Slne lamp, scattered pQEvpr
ICED thoroughly. mixed intimuiely. an It's
part W MID act - once agi give q, the
benefit To- the soil whether applied at the
top aHd left 'h re-, A. ia THE meadows, or
narrowed in III Id this popular aud goui
way " Is this contact D! III the uapurs
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-01-26

TuIs disease Is often troublesome, saws
the Oilo Farmer, particularly among
shotes this arises from tilth, bedding in
hay and also continuous feeding Of certain
kinds Of food Minute insects, which are
believed 10 be Matched from eggs adhtrine
10 the ska heEtu work and the pigs be.
gin rubbing themselves ON examination,
mutlyuies OF small puppies or water bis.
ters Will be found on the under part Of
the body, which from irritation soon
spread and become hlotches and scabs,
The disease spreads rapidly, and ii not
checked, which can only be done by Kill.
ing the insects, death viii follow.
Mango is contagious, and for this reason
as soon as q single individual Of the pig
gcry i affected, he should be removed
aud cared for, and the remaining ones
closely watched to he in time for checking
the disorder In the beginning.
Various remedies are given, hut II Is
better Is avrg4un attack than 10 risk at
t,mptiaE 60 cure the disease Keep The
pm cl,Uu a0l we'll ventilated bed with
clean raw. uayer hay. andma frequent
changes ta tlo1 Scalded oats are excel
! VI ae nn naoasiaGai ana rsUHtnE iaad
1875 and sulphur ia equal psrls well
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and all, would plunge into the stream the
moment passage was attempted, no one
dared to run the locomotive across the
chasm but Major Horatio Allen, who,
amid exultation and praise, passed over
the bridge and portion OF the road in
safety. The engine, however, was aban-
doued, as the slender trestling forming
much of the body Of the road sufficiently
strong for ordinary cars, was found too
feeble for the weight and wear" Major
Allen, in his account Of this first trip Of
locomotive on this continent says "As
placed my hand on the throttle, was
undecided whether / would move slowly
or with fair degree Of speed but believ
ing that the road would prove safe, and
preferring, if we did go down, to 60 down
handsomely and without any evidence of
timidity, started with considerable vclo
city, passed the curve over the creek
safely, and was soon ont Of brering Of the
vast asscmblage At the end of two or
three miles I reversed the valve and re-
turned without accident, having thus
made the first railroad trip by locomotive
on the western hemisphere"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-01-26

DISEASED LusSs ARE GREATLY on AN ISCHEAsy
IN THIS COUNTRY The sudden changing Of
Sesther has done much 10 give rise 10 Consumption.
But thare are thousands n cases who bring IL on
by their own imprudence- snch wearing damp
cold air, and checking The preparation, which
causes irritation Of the LuuEs and then matter or
phieEm Will collect, which nature will try to
relieve by couchin. II up, 70 prevent pustules from
forming II nature does not rAise the matter with
ease, and stop this Inflammation. tabereies will
aeon form, and Consumption Will soon follow.
Aliens lang Balssm will cure and r,rcveut
thousands OF cases of Consumption II Il 81 only
taken In time, For salc hy all Druggists.
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rubbed together and applied plentifully
over the body, is very efectual after the
disorder has made It's appearance, and
little sulphur, say a teaspoonful, given in
each meal is good; washing in a strong
decoction Of tobacco, or scrubbing with
strong soap.suds, will usually kill the in
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-01-26

Food Treasure from the sen, Editors
physicians and newspaper correspondents IN all parts of
me country 10 have investigated br merits o the
SEA Moss FArTSE (tAde from pure irish Moss Cara
gecn pretty thoroughly II has heen subjected 10 the
pertmentum crlcs in nuUberless kitchens and TO the
criticism Of numhcreEs eplcean palat and the result
far MS we nudge Is universal verdict In its favor
Il has been placed, so 10 speak In the ont rank Of
frod staples and all that has been said II by the atentce
tNr Randy and the Company interested IN It's sale, ap
pears % be snlroyed and confirmed by public ornion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-01-26

In numbers there is safety. 1t was upon this
principle that the formula of JuDsoN's MOUNTAIN
HFRB PILLS was prepared. DR.. Judson, intending
to spend fortune in advertising his pills submit
ted his recipe to the revision of the most iRtelli
gent and learned physicians of the age, and the
results simple but most eflcacous medicine
the JupsoN's MOUNTAIN HERR PILLS. They purify
the blood, remove all distractions, cleanse the
skin of all pmples and blotches, and are perfectly
sure and safe in their operation. The JUDsoN's
MOUNTAIN HERB PILLS cure Biliousness, Female
Irregularities, Headache, and many others of the
diseases arising from impure blood and deranged
digestion. Use the JUDsoN's MOUNTAIN HERR
Pills, and when you have proved their virtue
recommend them TO your friends. They are both
sugar, coated and plain. For sale everywhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-01-26

PRUssING's White Wine Vinegar is most
superb article for table use. Warranted pure
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-01-26
Farmers Yearly Reckoning.

The subioned advice to farmers was
published many years ago, but the counsel
contained in it is as applicable nov as
then E-.
TNe farmer as well as the merchant,
oug 1t to reckon with himself at least once
a year This is the proper time How
stands the balance with you at the end Of
the harvest | trust you have had moth
ing to do with the banks, so we will let
them pass. Are your taxes squared up
with the collectors Are there no excel
tons against you2 Are all your laborers
and honest tradesmen for the last year
paid Off Are all your broken windows
repaired? If so, let US go to the barn and
see whether the barn doors, stable doors,
racks and managers, and floors are all set
to rights for the winter IL we find all
these things as they should be, then a
ba11py nesc getr 10 youi But if not, then
set your boys Immediately to threshing,
to Smelling corn, aud tlaX--stop the calls
of the collector, the visits of the sheriff,
and the duns Of your laborers and me-
chanics as soon as possible; buy glass and
putty, repair your windows, and sell to
the paper-maker the rags which had been
used to stop your lights; secure your eel
lar before the frost penetratcs further.
A II this being done, 60 to the barn and
do likewise. You may now sit down for
the evening by a clean hearth, before
brisk fire in your snug kitchen or parlor,
crack few nuts, eat few apples, and re-
gale yourself and friends with glass of
pure spring water, and 60 to bed when
you please,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-01-26

A Universal Remedy" Brown's
BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs" for Coughs, Colds,
and Bronchial Affections, now stands the first
in public favor and confidence, this result
has been acquired by test of many years,
Its merits and extensive use have caused the
Troches to be counterfeited, and we would
caution purchasers to be on their guard
against worthless limitations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-01-26
SASBY.
rFrom the Toledo Blade.l

MIR. SAsBY, AFTER LISTENING TO THE DE-
Bate ON THE M'cREERY RESOLUTION
TO RESTORE THE ARLINGTON ESTATE TO
THE LEE FAMILY, DREAMS A DREAM, IN
WHICH HE UNVEILS A POSSIBLE land
PROBABIE1 FUTURE
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-01-26

WE call attention to the extract from the
Chicago Tribune of January lst, in another
column of our paper. Let every reader III
t rested in Life Insurance read It,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-01-26

8 q s q q q
AN EXPECTORANT REMEDY WITH.
OUT AN EQUAL.
Shun Worthless NOstrums.
USE THAT WHICH is GOOD
Consumption Conquered.
VICTORY'! VICTORY!
AWARDED TO
ALIENS LUNG BALSAM.
Read G e o9ying letter from prominent merchant OF
MARs,E CITY, Mich, July y, 1870.
j. n. HARWs & Co.-Dear srs The Aliens Lung Bal
sam has arrived wplld not like 70 be without II Tor
finally consumption was seated upon me, was IN very
bad state Tied everything thai was recommended and
Aliens Lung Balsam for sale. hut knew nothing Of its
merits, 10 not Ike 70 take 1t without knowing more
about IT, had not sold bottle When your agent called
me told him could not sell medicine knew nothing
about He urged to try myself did SO, and 10 my
grateful surprise the first bottle stopped uycough and before
the third bottle taken my lungs healed and well
and | can now speak knowingly TO my friends and
toners OF the good qualities Of Aliens Lung Basam.
remain, yours respectfully,
- Ill. '"N& l.. G, COTTRELL,
As nm Espectorant IL Inns no Equal.
ALIENS LUNG BALsAM IS PERFECTLY HARM.
LESS TO THE MOST DELICATE
CAUTION.
Do not he deceived. Gail for and be you receive
Aliens Lung Balsam.
jim. HARRIS IL CO.,
Sole Prsprietors, Cincinnati Ohio,
~ Sold by Medicine Dealers generally.