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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-10-17

the money-f2OO, which he had promised to
send up on certain day, had never reached
her. Knowles Immediately wrote Il furious let
ter to Sir Francis Freezing, ut that time at the
head of the post Office, Of which, of course |
cannot give the precise words, but beginning
''Sr," and informing him that on such a day at
such an hour he himself put Il letter into the
post office at such place, containing the sum
Of 5000 in bank notes, and that it never had
been delivered to Mrs Knowles; that it was
most objectionable piece of negligence if not
worse, of the post office authorities and that he
demanded an immediate inquiry into the mat
ter, the delivery of the money to his
wife, and an apology for the anxiety
and trouble its detention had occasioned
them. BY return of post he received
a most courteous letter from Sir Francis,
beginning Dear Sir" as although they were per-
sOnal strangers to each other, he had received so
much pleasure from Mr.. Knowles works that
he looked upon him as valued friend, and con-
tinuin. to say that he (Knowles) was perfectly
correct in stating that on such a day and at such
an hour he had posted letter at -- contain
ing bank-notes TO the amount Of G200, but that,
unfortunately, he mad omitted not only his sig
nature inside, but the address outside, having
actually sealed up the notes in an envelope con-
tanning only the words q send you the money"
and posted it without a directionl The con-
Seqence was that twas opened at the chief Office
in London, aud detained until some inquiry was
made abont it, Sir Francis concluded by assur-
ing him that long before he would receive his
answer the money would be placed in Mrs.
Knowles hands by special messenger Knowles
wrote back: "My dear Sir, you are right and
was wrong, God bless you'll I'll call upon you
when | come to town."
One day in the country he also said TO Abbott,
with whom he had been acting there, only dear
fellow, Pm off tomorrow you're very
kind, answered Abbott; "But where are you
gongP 81 haven't made up my mind. ~. r.
Planche, in London Society.
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The Cuty Hospital.

IT is gratifying to announce that the arrange
ments fer opening this institution have been
nearly all completed, so that, in the course of a
very few days, it will be ready for the reception
OF the class of patients whom it is specially de
signed to accommodate.
As some misapprehenson may exist in regard
to the character Of the hospital it may be well
10 state that the Act Of the Legislature author
izing the establishment of this institution, pro-
vides that the city Of Worcester ''may erect es-
tablish and maintain a hospital for the reception
OF persons who, by misfortune or poverty may
require relief during temporary sickness" The
city ordinance relating to this institution
passed in June last-dCclares that,
"The city hospital is established for the recep-
ton oil those only who require temporary relief
during sickness. The Trustees may, however
admit other persons to the institution, Temporal
Tly, when necessity requires, but such persons
shall be removed to other appropriate public iu-
situations, as soon us their condition will per-
nit"
ThebeginuiDg, ofcourse, must necessarily be in
asmal way, the only resources at present ayaila-
bic orthe support ofthe hospital being the SO,
600 appropriated in May last by vote Of the city
council When, however, the greatneed of such
accommodations as this institution win supply,
Shall be more generally understood, and the
amount of distress that it will relieve shall be
fully appreciated by the community generally,
there is abundant reason to hope that the sphere
of its usefulness Will not long continue TO be
measured by the slender assistance that it can
receive from the city treasury The noble SYM
patty Of the citizens of Worcerter 50 generouslv
manifested, during the past week, in behalfofa
devastated city thousand miles away, has by
no means exhausted itself As they have not
failed in the past so, in the future, the fountains
of the charityof a cultivated, Christian people
will never cease 10 flow; and it cannot be
doubted that the benevolent, and those who
would lay up treasure in heaven, by giving or
bequeathng means for relieving human suffer-
ing, viii from time to time remember the
afflicted, against some of whom, in the hour OF
their heaviest calamity, it is a possible contin.
geney that the doors of this hospital may be
Obliged to be closed through lack of pecuniary
aid.
The city ordinance, defining the powers and
duties Of the board Of trustees to whose hands
the administration Of this charitable institution
has been nlrusted, docs not empower them to
build or TO purchase, but only 80 lease suta-
bic buildings and land for the purposes of a hos
pital." Such buildings, centrally located as
they obviously should be, were not easy TO he
found Alter careful research aud inquiry
however, it was finally decided that the best ac-
commodations to be obtained, all things con
sidered would be afforded by the "Bigelow es-
tate, on the corner Of Front and Church streets
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HARRY MAITLAND; or, the Tyrant Father
by Elizabeth Downs. Boston: Henry Hoyt.
This is an entertaining, but extremely improba
bic story, of a boy who ran away from home
tyranny to find a worse despot in the captain
of ship, and after some adventures was
adopted by a rich English gentleman, and at
last found that the adopted child of his parents
was the lost daughter ofhs English benefactors,
who at last came 10 America with him, where he
found his father penitent and amiabe, and the
little girl lovely woman, whom he of course
married, and they all lived happily ever after
For sale here by Sanford & Co.
The RISE AND FALL OF THE PARIS COM
MUNE, by w. Pembroke Fetrdge. New York ::
Harper Brothers. Mr. Fetridge is the author
Of Harpers' series of guide books to Europe and
the east. He was in Paris during its two seges,
and without any special grace of literary style,
tells clearly and iutelligently what he saw and
heard. Ills book is illustrated with a map of
| PARIS and numerous portraits of leading COM
munists from original photographs They add
to the interest of the book, though they are
poorly executed. For sale at Bigelow's.
Losses AND GAINS; or Birthdays. BY Mrs.
| j. f Moore. Boston: Henry Hoyt. This is A
story told with a religious purpose. Il fills a
volume of 4S7 pages. For sale by Sanford &
! Co.
The SUNNY PATH. BY Mrs. Caroline E. X
Davis. Boston: Henry Hoyt, publisher. Mrs
Davis has written several stories which hav,
been published with success. This fills a vol
ume of 401 pages. For sale by Sanford & Co.
ScRrBNER's MONTHLY, for November, is I'M
usually good. 1t has a portrait of the lat
Charles Scubner, and five illustrated articles
which viii be read. One of these articles de
scribes the experience Of Truman c. Evarts il
ms wanderings during thirty-seyen days, Will,
lost IN the western wilderness Another de
scriDes the various operations tried to remoy,
the rocks OF Hell Gate; and third describing
insects is entitled ''Low Life in Nature" Mrs
0liphant begins in this number a new novel
Of which the first three chapters are given: and
among the twenty-five articles there is poen
by Joaquin Miller, which fills three pages.
Coop WORDS" and SCOOP WORDS FOL
THE YouSGP for October, have come witt
their usual variety Of well prepared articles, ant
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-10-17

LCCENTMCITIEs OF SHERIDAN KNowIEs
vi all the eccentric individuals / ever encOuut-
cred, Sheridan Knowles was, think, the GREAT
est. Judge, gentle reader, if the following anrc.
dotes may not justify my assertion. WALKING
one day with a brother dramatist Mr. Rqvie
Bernard, in Regents Quadrant, Knowles was
accosted by gentleman in these Terms: You're
pretty fellow Knowles! After fixing your
own day and hour to dine with us, you never
make your appearance. and from that time TO
this not word have we heard from your a
couldn't help it, upon my honor replied
Knowles; 'and Eve been so busy ever since |
haven't had a moment to write or call How
are YOU all at hOme% ooh, quite well, thank
you; tut come now will you name another dav
and keep your word" 81 will-,ure will.D
"Wel what day? Shall we saw Thu sday
neXt| Thursday? Yes, by all means-Thurs
day be it," cat six2" "At six. IN be there
punctually. My love TO 'em all" "Thank We.
Remember, now. Six next Thursday" Gan
right, my dear fellow; Pll be with YOU" The
trend departed, and Knowles, relinking his arm
with that of Bayle Bernard, said, 'Wbo's
mar chapr not having the least idea of the
nale OF residence of the man he had promised
10 ulne with on the following Thursday, or the
interesting family at home" to whom he had
sent MS love. Upon one occasion when he was
actng IN the country he received an anxious
letter from Mrs, knowles, informing him that
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-10-17

penses with slecpers altogether, by using very
deep rails having broad bases. The rails, in this
case, are rolled nine and three.cghths inches
dcep-wth two and and threc-cighths inches
head, four and three.quartcrs inches base and
thrce-cighths inch web-and the gauge rcgula-
ted by oue.inch rods, placed six feet three
inches apart, having threads on their ends and
a nut on each side OF the rail webs. To preserve
the upper parts Of these deep rails from varia-
ton, the rods pass through holes only three
inches below the head, and every fourth space
between the rods has an intermediate one near
the lower f1anges of the rails. Fish joints give
the rails the rigidity possessed by continuous
beams, and the ballasting covers all except their
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-10-17

RECENT RAILROAD lNfPBoYEMENTs.--As eri-
Gus objection to soft, cheap timber, for railway
ileS has hitherto been the liability of the spikes
holding down the rails to become lossened. This
results, IN part, from the tendency of the rails
10 spread under the action of heavy trains rum
nlng at high speed, thus crowdina the spike
laterally into the soft fibre 70 meet His
difficulty, NJ. Deshriere OF Paris has contrived a
cast-iron thimble for surrounding the spike and
bringing greater number of the fibrcs TO hear
in resisting its crushing effect. These thiInbes
are two inches in diameter, one and one-auarter
inch thick, having three-quarter inch square or
round hole, corded in the center, and are
slightly dished on the under side A recess.
onc-quarter inch deep, isl left on the upper side.
in which the rail rests, and prevents any ten
dency to its rotation. Either spikes or gal-
Nanized wood-screws, three-lourths inch
by four and one-half inches, are used
for retaining the rails. This principle
is capable Of rendering valuable service 10 all
places where ties of durable close-grained woods
are difficult to procure The Hartwich system,
which has been introduced in Germany, dis
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-10-17

ARTIFICIAL SHAGREEN. - The substance
known as shagreen, used in covering instrument
cases, telescopes sword hits, &C., has been gen
orally supposed to be derived from the skin of
sharks and rays. We are now informed that an
imitation is made in Russia, which can scarcely
be distinguished from the original, and that this
is prepared from the skins of horses or asses,
soaked in water and scraped, and while the skin
is still soft small seed, such as mustard or
chenopodium, are embedded in it,, and the sur
face afterwards shaved down. BY dyeing with
green, produced by the action Of salammoinac
or copper filings, and drying, the imitation in
question is satisfactorily accomplished.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-10-17

me relief affor- ed by DR.. Hams Aromatic Invig-
orator. to those afflicted with dyspepsia, inactivity of
e Ver acldy Of the stomach, vertigo depression of
snu ahguor disturbed sleep, and nervous debility is
speeuy ad ehectutl. by Its aid healthy appetite Is
pioauee ana tn whole system regenerited see that
etSn pottle bears the name OF Dr. Darius Ham-none
ONeIs genuine div DIG
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-10-17

An enthusiastic Chinese heather camp meet
ing was held recently in California A pavilion
was ere ted in which numerous Josses, or Chi
nese GODS were set up for Worship and the
whole affair, as one of the Celestials remarked
was "Allee same as Melican man breaches"
Glow odd it is" says the London Spectator,
Chat gluttony, which struck our fathers as
such vice, should have disappeared from the
catalogue of the deadly sins, the only instance
was known Of in ethics of such a change of feel
ing. There are plenty of guttous left but
people condemn them as fools ignorant of the
power Of the .iend dyspepsia rather than as
sinners"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-10-17

The Republicans of Worcester County
requested TO send Delegates to Convention to he
holden at Worcester, In Horticultural Hall, TUES
DAY. oct. II. at II o'clock NJ for the purpose OF
nominating Candidates for the following County OH
GERS: CLERK OF the Courts, Sheriff, District Attorney
one County Commissioner and two Special Commission
ers and for the transaction of any other business that
may properly come before the Convention.
The basis Of representation will be the same as that
for the State Convention
JOHN W. WEfHERELL,
Chairman of lepub. County Committee,
81 Republican papers in the county please copy,
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SpetfaI Autrt&s

The Republicans of the 18th Representative
District, comprising the towns of Spencer Leicester,
SOuthbrdge. Charlton, and Auburn, requested to
send delegates Convention to he holden the Bay
State House" on THURSDAY, the ID day Of November,
AT NJ for the purpose Of nominating two candidates
represent the strict at the General Court, and
for the Transaction Of any other business proper to come
before the Convention.
The basis representation will be the that of
the state Convention. SAMU Ell ). PERRY,
Chairman nth Republican District Committee.
SOuthbrdge oct. llth, 1871. deoptng oil
Patents Secured.
Reissues Extensions, and Foreign Patents procured
tericrCnces conducted; nj kinds OF business with the
PATENT OFFICE,
Transfers of Rights. and Patent Cases attended to. by
JAMES 6. ARNOLD, Worcester, Mass.
OFFICE No. 1913 MAIN ST.
all dtf
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-10-17

Mourning bonnets and hats, Grape sets, Grape col
lars and cuffs in latest styles, at Miss s. Quinn's,
261 Main street.
Or. Lighthill's next visit to the Bay State house
will be Oct ~, 90 and 81
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Foreign Markets. rBv Atlantic cable.l

Foreign Markets.-[By Atlantic Cablel
LoNnoY, oct lG.-u.S. 2Os 1862, 9OS 1865 old, 9O7s
do. 1861, 9l35.
At Frankfort oct 18th u S bonds for 1862 opened at
9lS.
LIVERPOOL. Oct. l6.-Cottcn closed firm; middIing
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-10-17

Western Union Telegraph company ...........j1&
Pacific Mail Steamship company.
n. Y. Central Hudson River console ,.....S5&
DO do 90 do scrip. .....&k
Erie railroad :.'.,..,,...................2l
do preleTed ..........................59
harlem tallEoau. ....'''..'......,...l22
60 preferred. .............. -. 1928
Resdlng railroad ........,.................,..lO 5
SichgSn Central railroad. u...............
Union Pacific railroad stock............,.,..22j
lalEtlnt railroad.
lac Shore u Michigan southern k.,....... 948
Illinois Central RAILROAD ...,,..,..............la
Cleveland and PiJtsburg IalIrUAd ............ll3A
Chicago and Northwestern railroad ..........5lH
10
Cleveland. Columbus & Cincinnati railroad. 80
New Jersey Central railroad. .............,,,l0 4
chicago isyCA issIiu rsiIrOaa, .,......... 9T4
Milwaukee and st. Paul railroad ........ ...54A
do do pref. ....,.........74a
Toledo and Wabash railroad ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
90 prel...,..............SO
Fort Wayne and Chicago railroad. ........... 95
Alton and Terre Haute railroad.
90 preferred. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 50
Chicago and Alton railroad. ..................ll3
do preferred. ..............,..lf
Ohio and Mississippi railroad, ,,,.,,,......,..36
Hartford and Erie railroad. ......... ......... ~
Columbus, Cincinnati IL Ind. Central II Il III
Chicago burlington and Quincy R........l26
Hannibal and ST Juseph Il X ................. 55A
central Pacific gold Onds....................lOla
Union Pacific railroad LIST mort Is. .......... S64
Central Pacific railroad income los. ...........73
Union Pacihc land grants. .................,.,R
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-10-17
IndexicaI silver soapi

Marion Harland, in common Sense in the House
hold " page 52g SAYS; "For cleaning silver, have for
year. used the INnEXICAL SILVER soar Besides
being clean and easy Of application. it wall moi wear
away the metal, will whiting chalk or plate DOW.
der" Sold everywhere. d3n auls
Geo. .. HOpptn a. Co., Commisson Merchants
and Dealers N Flour, Corn, Rye Oats, alt Meal OF All
kinds, Fine and Coarse Feed, Lnseed oil Meal Me
ri strast. VnrceRter Mass los
DIR. II. Morrill,, No. Bunnch st.. Boston, Mass
Consult him In az cases he is the oldest and most ex
perlenced specialist in Bcstun-hiry years. prac
uce. See his Pocket Medical Adviser Price rs cents
Send for IL. deop6Ytf az
DIR. Henry +. Clark,
-, Office corner Myrtle and Southbridge SITS.
pl3 dtf
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-10-17

Two AMERICAN MIsSEs,-Aliss Issippi and Miss Our
disgured good deal by the snags in their mouths
In that all other Misses may avoid the like blem
ishes they are advised to use the famous sozoDoNT
which will prevent and obyate all such difficulties.
OIL dTu&F
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-10-17

Lea a. PerrinS' Sauce,
pronounced by cOnnosseurs THE ONLY GOOD
SAUCE"
II improves appetite and Digestion and It is unrvaled
for It's favor. We directed by Messrs. LEA a PER-
RIMS to prosecute all parties making or vending coun
tereits JOHN DUNCAN'S SONS. Agents.
aul2 deOp6m New YORK.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-10-17

The Republicans of the First Worcester Senatorial
District are requested to send delegates to Senatorial
Convention, to he helu at the Common Council Room
on WEDNESDAY EVENING, Oct. "a, at IL O'Clock 10
nominate Candid late for senator, ana transact such
other business as may properly before said Con-
ventiOn.
The basis Of representation will be the same as at the
State Convention.
BY order of the Committee.
oil dto25 T. Il. STODDARD, Chairman
The Republicans Of the 81 Worcester Senatorial
District are requested to send delegates to Convention
10 be holden at Horticultural Hall, in Worcester Oct
95l INST, at II O'Clock A. NJ. for the purpose nom-
mating candidate for Senator, and for ransacug any
other business which may properly come before it, The
basis OF representation will be the that for the
State Convention.
A. J. BARTHOLOMEW, Chairman
GEO. W. JoHNsON Secy.
Southbrdge. Oct 10, 1871 deopt25h OLA
----=
The Democrats of Worcester County are request.
ed TO send Delegates to Convention to be holden al
worcester, In Horticultural Hall, on TUESDAY. Oct.
2ita at II O'Clock A. NJ, for the purpose OF nominating
candidates for the following County Officers CLERK Of
the Courts Sheriff, District Attorney one County Com
missioner, and two Special Commissioners and for the
transaction OF such other business may properly come
before them -
The basis Of representation will be the same as that
for the State Convention.
JAMES Z. ESTABROOK
Chairman Of the Democratic County Committee,
SALISBURY HYDE Secy. w2t6dtc ol3
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aotrtes
IMP OIL TANT NOTICED
To Sufferers from Rheumatism
PROF. MAC,
NEW ZEALAND PLASTER.

Of 92 Harrison Avenue Boston the only coagQeyey on
he Globe of all Rheumatic Complaints Weak oins oi
Joints, Heart and Lung Diseases, by his ~
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worcester Five Gents saving. IEan1.

worcester Five Gents Savings Bank.
OFFICE, NO. Os MAIN STREET, WORCESTER
This Bank open every business day from nine oclock
in the morning to dye O'Clock in the afternoon
DEPOSITS from FIVE CENTS to One THOUSAND Dol.
LARS Tecered and put upon interest on the first Of erery
month.
DIVIDENDS OF INTEREST made in January and
July, and if not Withdrawn are added to the principal
on the first of the following month
Smallest sum entitled to receive interest," Three Dol
lars. CLARENDON HARRIS
JVS du Treasurer
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Office corner Myrtle and Southbridge sts.
10 diff
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-10-17

Five Per Gent. per Annum
Flowed for Money on Gail e A. GCODEOw
ans dtF Wrist National Rank
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-10-17

COKE.
This CHEAP AND MOST DESIRABLE FUEL for Manufac
turing purposes and Family use, is offered to the
public in quantities to suit, at the following Reduced
Prices:
One Half do. Is - ...................'2 $50
In quantities less than half Chaldron Is Cents per
bushel.
Payments may be made and orders forits delivery will
Dc issued only at the Office Of the Com pany No. Bank
Block, Foster street, up stairs.
REPAIRS &c.
Irregularities failure ofsupp gas should be report
ed and applications for service pipes and meters MAY be
made at the Repair Room, No. Crom pton's Block Me
chlnic street stars. dtf ta4
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Senatorial ConyentIon.


gzS1 Republican papers in the county please copy.
o3 dawtf
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