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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-28

SABBA-DAY OR Noon HousEs.-At Town
send Centre there is still standing one of those
relics of a former time, a "Sabba-Day" or
Moon House." Before the modern conven-
fences of stoves and furnaces for warming
churches, 1t was very desirable, after attending
service in cold meeting house, to have some
place during the intermissiou where the suffer-
erS could go and warm themselves and eat their
lunch. Some used to go to neighboring houses
that were kindly opened for particular friends;
Others went to the tavern, which always kept an
open door and an open bar; Others built for them
selves what were called "Sabba.Day" or "Noon
Houses"
The pastor of the Congregational church in
Townsend, in recent historical discourse, dc
scrbeS these houses. Like the one now stand
ing at Townsend, they consisted of four rooms
ten or twelve feet square, with a fireplace in
each ROOM They were generally built at the
united expense of four or more persons TO be
occupied only on the Sabbath by their respec-
tive families and such guests rs they invited to
join with them. Dry fuel was kept on hand
ready for kindling fires, and usually barrel
OF cider for each family was placed in the cellar
On the morning of the Sabbath, the owner of
each room deposited in his saddle.bags the
necessary refreshments for himself and fam
lily, and took an early start for the sanctuary.
He first called at his noon-house, built fire,
deposited his luncheon, warmed himself and
family, and at the hour of worship they were
all ready to sally forth and to SILVER in the
cold during the morning service at the mouse OF
worship. At noon they returned to their noon
house, with invited friends, where warm room
received them. The saddle-bags were now
brought forth, and their contents discharged on
the table, of which all partook little. Then
each in turn drank from the pitcher or mugs of
cider which had been brought from the cellar.
This service being performed and thanks re-
turned the remaining time was spent in reading
notes and discussing the morning sermon,
chapter from the Bible or from some other book
of religious character; not unfrequently prayer
was offered before retiring again to the sanctua-
ry for the afternoon worship. At the close of
the services of the afternoon, if the weather was
severely cold, the family returned to the noon
house to warm themselves before going home.
The fires were then extinguished, the saddle
bags gathered up, the house locked and all re-
turned home
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ADvERrTsINe RATES.

IN DAILY sPr-For the square Of ten lines soBd
agate type time rs cts; each ubsequeni insertion 50
cts; week s215; weeks $500; month $500 year
seO-and the same rate propori onaiy for any number
squares, Two ines for one week sOO; three line sl25;
four lines sla7; 1--WE lines s5O Local notices rs cents
per line for each Insertion Business notices IS PER
Inc Obituary notices, resolutions, &C. Is per line
Legal advertisements slOO per square for first nser
tloni each subsequent insertion 50 centsl
Special positions in the paper and special styles of
display, will be charged extra Cuts and double
column advertisements allowed only to limited extent
and double rates charged for the whole space occupied
IN WEEKLY sPr-FIrst Insertion sIOO per square /;
each subsequent insertion 50 cents; months 500; one
year $500
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Other Foreign Winters.

LONDON, Jan. 27.-Advices from Rio Janeiro
10 January 9th state that the permission of
ships owned in other countries to trade between
Brazilian ports has been prolonged until the
end of the present year. The rate of interest
upon Brazilian treasury bonds has been reduced
one-half of one per cent.
Bark Borneo, Capt. Dunlap, from Callao for
Liverpool was wrecked midway between Monte
video and Santos. Thirty-6ve persons were
drowned.
A battle has been fought near Montevideo, in
which the rebels were defeated. The revolution
in Entire Rios is extending to the surrounding
provinces.
An Anglo-American committee, composed of
eminent political, legal and military men, will
shortly publish an exhaustive report on the
fishery question and other points OF difference
between the United States and Canada. The
conclusions of the report are generally some
what unfavorable to the Americans, but take
the ground that the Canadian pretentions on
the question of headlands are unfounded.
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WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. %.
MIR. SEIZURE AND "REFoRM."
Senator Schurz's speech on the civil service
brought out large audience. He took very
radical ground in favor of reform, but he stands
almost alone in the senate. Even the demo.
cratic senators hesitate to agree to the Schurz
bill, as, under a democratic president, 1t would
take from them the spoils.
THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.
The house judiciary committee agreed this
morning to a change of the bankruptcy act, by
which registers are hereafter to be appointed by
United States district courts, instead of, as al
present. by the chief justice of the supreme
court They also agreed to give the attorney
general another assistant.
GOOD OFFER.
Vice President Cofax was offered yesterday
by prominent capitalist salary of $4,000 pei
annum, if he would resign his present position
and take the management of an important
branch of business. This tempting offer was
declined, Mr.. Colfax saying that, while it was
attractive, and that he intended to withdraw
from public life at the expiration of his term, he
considered that his services belonged to the
country for the term for which he was elected.
REMARKABLE SPEECH.
Mr.. Knott of Kentucky made a remarkable
speech in the house this afternoon against land
grants. Its wit and humor drew the entire
house around him, and, for nearly an hour, il
was next to impossible to preserve order, mem
bers were so inclined to boisterous laughter
Mr. Knott is the comedian of the house, and he
attempted this time, by his fun, to kill the St
Croix and Bayfield, railroad land grant bill,
RAILROAD LOBBYING.
number of gentlemen are here lobbying fol
the Union and Central Pacific railroads. Theii
first object is to prevent any hostile legislation
congress is concerned. Some of them &c
further, however, and ask for posi- tive legisla
ton for the protection of their roads.
They want congress to compel the departments
to give them all the government freights sent tc
the Pacific coast, and to abandon all demands
for interest at present on the government Pacific
bonds. They say, if generous policy is pur
sued, the roads will eventually satisfy all de
mands upon them. There is not much proba
bility that this request for friendly legation will
| be acceded to. SAM WELLER
Go the Associated Press0
WASHINGTON, Jan. 81.
CONFIRMED.
The senate, in executive session, to-day, con
irmed, among others, the following nomina
tons James A. Hall, collector of customs
| Waldeboro', Me-; CD. Brown, surveyor general
Minnesota; Joseph C. Clement, collector O
Washington territory; James Z. Galloway, sec
rotary of Montana territory.
REPRESENTATIVES, BUTLER,
| Of Tennessee, was called in the criminal court
to-day, on an indictment for forgery. There art
| six counts in the indictment. He waived ar
raignment, and pleaded not guilty. After thu
examination of a number of witnesses, TIT
court said there was not the slightest foundation
for the prosecution, and the jury gave a verde
| of not guilty.
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during the war. Gen. Hoyt was at first made
second lieutenant of his company, was soon
to be lieutenant colonel of the fifteenth Kansas
cavalry. He was finally, for meritorious SER
vices, made brigadier general by brevet Gen.
Hoyt is young man of vigorous intellect and
fine legal attachments, and his future career, like
his past, promises to be both brilliant and use
full Worcester Vest Chronicle.
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WIsCONsIN-AGAlNsT REPEAL.
MADISON, Jan. 27.-The assembly, to-day,
unanimously passed a memorial to congress
against a repeal of the income tax.
ARKANsAs-sToRMY SCENE.
MEMPHIS, Jan. PA tumultuous scene oc-
CURED in the Arkansas senate, yesterday. Jo-
seph Brooks presented a certificate of election
from the clerks of Pulaski and White counties,
and demanded to be sworn. According to the
legal returns, Reilly was elected from that
district, but Gov. Clayton refused to report the
election of either Brooks or Reilly. Lieut. Gov.
Johnson, notwithstanding loud objections from
Clayton men, swore in Brooks, who Immediately
moved the reference Of his credentials to the
committee on elections, and spoke over an hour
in defence of his action, himself and the ieuten-
ant governor.
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GRAND BUSINESS CHANCE IN tn
W CITY OF WORCESTER.
No Humbug or Exaggeration

FOR sALE-The lease of Double Store on Main st.;
good location with nrsolass Tenement Of nine
store; years lease OF tenement and store; store
has good front Windows two entrances is convent
ent and large enough for most any business with
prime stock of Millinery and Fancy Dry Goods Stock
large at this season of the year, doing prosperous
business, and well established, nearly 1--WE years.
Stores to without stock either store separately
If preferred.
Satisfactory reasons for selling Address with real
other answered. Post Office Box 2Sl Worces-
ter, Nass. du jal4
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Labor Rcfnrn.

ALBANY, Jan. 27.-At the workingmen's con.
yention, to-day, the trades unions throughout
the state were urged to increase their member
ship. The following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved that the members pledge themselves
to support each other, in cases Of sickness.
Resolved, to request the governor 70 appoint
two workingmen on the board Of prison managers,
II such office Is created
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New England Dispatches.
Railroad Company Guilty of Man
SIHughter-FIre in BOstOn-Atempt to
DishOnOr "A Young Woman, etc.
CONNECTICUT.
&necinl nIannfch tn The SnV.

CONNECTICUT.
Special Dispatch to the Spy.
JEwETT CITY, Jan. 27.-Thos. Kuniff, one Of
the brakemen on the express freight up this
morning, was struck by a bridge near this place,
and fatally injured. Conductor Whiting of the
way freight, discovered the body, with the head
cut open across the forehead. He was about
twenty-one years of age, unmarried, and had n
father living in Medford, Mass. 1t was snow
ing and dark at the time he was struck.
MASSACHUSETTS.
Boston, Jan. 27.-The trial of the Metropoli-
tan horse railroad company, indicted for run
ming over and killing little girl through the
carelessness of the driver, resulted to-day in n
verdict of guilty. Exceptions were taken and
the case appealed to the supreme court.
A fire, to-day, at numbers Al and 81 Charles
town street, caused some five thousand dollars
damage, principally to stock of F0ss & Merrill,
grocers.
The examination Of john Donahoe, charged
with ravishing Ann Foye resulted to-day in his
committal for trial. Crosby, arrested as an ac-
complice, was discharged.
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
SUMMIT MT. WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-There
have been clouds on the mountain all day. The
frost works began to form again, but change
OF wind is breaking it off, and throwing it, with
the ice, in perfect showers against the house
with violence that is likely to keep us wide
awake as long as it continues.
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The Winchendon correspondent of the Wor-
cester West Chronicle says in letter to that
paper:
"The grading of the fourth section of the
Ware river railroad, by Messrs. Kay & Co., up
to the present time, has been pushed forward
with commendable alacrity; but there is hitch
in the financial affairs of Kay & Co., and last
week, Tuesday, work on the road by them was
suspended, the elder Kay, as it is said, having
paid them by Messrs. Smith, Cotton & Co., to
pay off the laborers. Messrs. Smith, Cotton, &
Co., however, are paying off the laborers for
what work they have done this month, and, we
are informed, encourage them that they will pay
portion OF last months wages at some future
day. A man by the name of Mills is said to
have engaged to finish up the grading as soon
as possible"
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Something New for virginia.

RICHMOND, Jan. 27.-In the United States
district court, today, Katie Cummings, colored
who was sent south as a teacher by benevo.
lent society in New York, obtained a verdict
for S1100 damages from the Orange and Alex
andria railroad company, for having been eject
ed from train, because she, having irst-class
ticket, refused to go in the colored peoples car
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CLOTH PRINTING.-The extensive establish
ment for printing cloth in Saundersdale South
bridge), which has been in course of construc-
ton for several years. will soon be put in opera
ton by the proprietor, Mr.. james Saunders. 1t
has capacity for twelve printing machines and
three hundred hands, but at present only five
machines will be run, upon which 1880 yards
of cloth may be printed daily.
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Cen. George H. Howl has returned from Kan

Gen. George H. Hoyt has returned from Kan
sas, and proposes opening law office in the
lower village. Gen. Hoyt is a native of this
town, and, it will be remembered, volunteered
when that aggressive abolitionst, after his cap
ture at Harper's Ferry, Va, in 1859, was tried
for high treason, and went on and conducted the
defense, to the great Indignation of the chiyalry,
who threatened TO reward his courage with a
short shrit and strong rope EIn 1861, he, with
john Brown, Jr., raised a company in jefferson,
Ashtabula county, Ohio, which was mustered
into a Kansas regiment, and did good service
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JOHN E. OwENs.-Ihis admirable actor and
inimitable comedian gives single performance
in Worcester on Saturday evening next, when
he will appear as DR.. Ollapod in Colman's
pretty comedy of "The Poor Gentleman" and
in his famous speciality of "Solon Shingle," an
effort pronounced by the concurrent opinion Of
English and American criticism, marvel of art.
Mr.. Owens, who, by the way, is said to be the
wealthiest of American actors, will be supported
by well selected company, and cannot extend
his stay beyond the one night announced, The
engagement is under the direction of Mr.. C. W.
Tayeure of New York, the manager of Lester
Wallack in his tour last season.
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Secretary of the convention.
WORCESTER, 1st mo. %, 1871.

WORCESTER, LIST mo. Y, 1871.
JOHN D. WAsHBURN, Secretary-Thy letter noti-
flying me of the nomination for mayor made at a
citizens meeting, last evening, at Mechanics hall
was received on my return this evening from Lynn,
after an absence of five days.
Ny first impression would be to shrink from put
ting myself in such position this calls for; but
when see that the good citizens of Worcester are
ready SO far to unite upon any one as to make a
harmonious nomination, 1t calls forth my admira-
ton. Although feeling, as l do, my incapacity to
fill the office, shall submit my name, and if elected,
will endeavor to perform the duties to the best of
my ability. Thine truly,
EDWARD EARLE,
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inhabitants of Upton. An action for damages
for injury to horse of the plaintiff, by reason of
defect in the highway through which plaintiff
was riding, he claiming there was hole in the
middle of the road into which his horse stepped.
Parker and Kent for the plaintiff, Staples and
Gouldng for the defendants.
The court adjourned till Monday.
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WAR DEPARTMENT.
Division of kilograms and Reports for the benefit of
Commerce.
January 81, 1871
observations taken at A. NJ, exact local time at
each place, except In the case Of Mount Washing
ton, which are furnished by the party of gentle
men spending the winter at the summit, and are
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The ELECTION MoNDAY.-An election for
mayor will be held in this city next Monday,
under unusual circumstances,-an election to
fill the vacancy caused by the death of a mayor
elect. 1t is unusually important to the city, for
many reasons, and the voters should mark their
sense of its Importance, by going to the polls
aud depositing their votes. If the city ever had
need of a mayor who has faculty for business
and for work, it needs such a mayor to fill this
vacancy. Mr.. Earle has these qualifications;
and, Judge Chaplin having refused to accept a
nomination, he has been selected for the place.
We think large vote will be cast, because we
believe the voters will not fail to manifest their
interest in the matter, by going to the polls
early, with che intention of making the vote for
him as large as possible. By doing so, they will
make it clear to him. and to all others con-
cerncd, that they comprehend the importance of
the Office, at the present time, and will appreciate
and sustain a faithful discharge of its duties.
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SUNDAY SERvICEs.-Rev. j. F. Merriam Of
Andover will preach at Salem street church at
the usual hours of service, tomorrow. Rev.
A. McKeown will preach in Washburn hall in
the morning, on the "Old Paths" and in the
afternoon on "Thc True Defence of the Repub-
lic." By request, Rev. Mr.. St. John will repeat
the fifth doctrinal discourse at the Universalist
church tomorrow night; subject, Universal
ism a true theory of living" Rev. W. S.
Palmer of Wells River, VT, will preach at Me-
chanics hall morning and evening. Sabbath
school at 2.80 p. M.
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SUPERIOR CouRr-CIvIL TERM-DEwEY, J.
Friday, Jan. q, NO. 81, Mary Estin vs. VIM.
NJ. Willis and wife. An action to recover GER
tain real estate in Douglas. Verdict for the de-
PENDANTS. Deane for plaintiff, Potter for do
PENDANTS.
On trial, No. 1852, Isaac W. tstone VS.. the
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COUNTY NEWS.

Alfred H. Batchelder and Freeman Walker
have been executors of the estate of the late
Ezra Batchelder of North Brookfeld, and have
made affidavit, that the valuation of the estate
is not over So16 0OO
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MllstelIaneous.
DATENT OFFICE Bill

EOATENT OFFICE USINESS-Ameri
can anC Foreign Patents procured, rejected Ap
pcatons re-argued; Interference Gases Prosecuted;
Opinions given as to the validity and infringement Of
Patents an Suits prosecuted and defended in the u s..
Courts by
TIOS. IL DODGE.
Formerly Principal Examiner and Chairman OF 1.-The
Board Of Appeals, T. s. Patent Of1ce,) Counsellor at
Law, and Advocate in Patent Cases. Office, Dodge =
Block, corner Park and POrtandsts. Worcester Mass
u24 w.t.
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WARREN's
DRUG STORE !

WE TAKE THIS METHOD of calling the
attention of the good people of Worcester County, and
the public generally to the fact that at the Apothecary
store of EDWIN A, WARREN can be found of the
best assortments ofPURE DRUGS in the city His
is centrally located it being in the Bay State House.
HIS DRUGS arc selected with great care. nothing
but the best and pures the market affords being accept
ed consequently all medicines from his store be
He'd uponas being strictly pure.
MIR. WARREN has also good assortment of
Patent Medicines, and all the different kinds HERBS
Roots, Barks &C. which FRESH and nice. and such
endless variety of Wallets there before in
Worcester
HE ALSO makes not Poisonous Hair Restorer,
which does not contain any Lac Sulphur Sugar of Lead
&c. This will turn grey hair to its original color.
WARREN'S Wild Cherry Extract is excellent
for Coughs and Colds, least that is what all those
say who have taken it.
HE HAS MANY other articles of great merit,
which we will not refer to here but would recommend
s when in the city to give him call and for them
selves the gre at collection of first class goods
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The GERMAN OPERA.-The announcement
of the performance of that splendid opera, oder
Freschutz," by Maretzek's German opera COM
pany, causes, naturally enough, a hutter of ex-
citement among our musical people. 1t was
feared that this large troupe, with its heavy ex-
penses, could not afford to stop one night in
Worcester but would hurry on to the larger
cities of New York and Philadelphia. But they
will be at Music hall on Friday, and our citizens
can rely upon having first class rendering
of this opera. German companies have
ranked deservedly higher than Italian ever
years ago when Frederick was the prima donna
The Boston papers, without exception, speak
in the highest terms of this company, who have
been giving new opera there every night The
critics yesterday characterized the performance
of "Stradea," on the previous evening, as one
of the most enthusiastic of the season, the sing
ers being repeatedly called before the curtain.
The cast of characters included Nile Rosett as
heroine, and Herr thinner as the musical hero,
Herr Formes, Franosch and the rest, who are to
appear in "Der Freischutz" here. Like the
German company who visited us once before,
the orchestra and chorus are full and good, and
will do full justice to Weber's rich instrumental
ton and concerted pieces. Mile. Haffner, who
is also to appear, has made very favorable i'm
preston in Boston. She sang the part of Ter
lima in "Don Giovanni" and has taken important
roles in several other operas.
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The PEOPLES CLUB.-An organization with
this name is the result of the effort begun some
time ago, with the purpose of supplying an
agreeable resort, with amusement and instruc-
ton, for the very considerable number of young
people in the city who have no homes, properly
SO called, or whose homes do not give them
such advantages as they need in the way of
recreation and social enjoyment. A meeting to
make further progress in the organization was
appointed for Thursday evening last, but the
storm caused its adjournment to next Monday
evening, when it will be held at the rooms of the
Natural History society on Foster street. The
association is unsectaran, and its mem
,ers already enlisted comprise nearly two
Aundred persons Of both sexes and of
'arious religious beliefs. Their plan, so far as
now settled, is ITO open rooms in the city for
social intercourse, to which all shall be freely
invited who are in need of ccmpanionshp or
recreation, or whom we can in any way aid.
1t is intended to organize three working sec
tons, of hospitality, education and benevolence,
and each member can connect himself with one
of these sections and work in it. The plan will
be more fully developed. by the light of experi-
ence. These who have signed the lists circulated
by the canvassing committee, and all others in.
terested in the matter, are invited to attend the
meeting on Monday evening.
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JANUARY 81.
JANUARY 30.
Human Hair.
J. MEDINA & co.
will continue to sell switches
At Very Low Rates!
as you will see by the following List
SWTTCHFGi
SWITCHES

~ Ladies. please to remember that we import and
manufacture all our Hair Goods We warrant the work
NO. FLAGG's ELOoK,
Main Street, Worcester, Mass.
- WITH The Var Figaro in the HsEaow.
las dim