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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-10-01

'"V N'' - " -NhhOl l. ANGtloHttts
ByB. w. ABBOTT. Aucuoneer
Office corner Main and Walnut SITS It p Stairs)
HOUSE ON VERNON STREET BY
AUCTION.
The subscriber, being about 70 remove west VIII sell
by Public Auction the premises, on THURSDAY.
Oct. 3d. at 10 O'Clock A. M, his
HOUSE, NO. SO VERNON ST,
containing IL rooms, conveniently arranged for three
small families. II has recently been painted and pa
pered and is in thorough order hrOughOu good cellar
and best of water in each tenement
LOT contains about $500 feet.
Said house is situated the lot that there plenty
of room TO erect another house without inurng the
prospect OF the one now erected,
large portion Ofthe purchase money can remain on
mortgage if desired. 500 down at close of sale
WIN. kINSLEH.
s26 dts b. W, ABBOTT Aucuoneer
BYB. W. ABBOTT. Auctioneer.
Corner Main and Walnut streets, (Up Safrs)
FURNITURE BY AUCTION Will be
sold by Public Auction at house No Cottage street
on WEDNESDAY,, Oct 3D. at 81 O'Clock A. NJ all The
furniture in said house, consisting in part follows:
Parlor suit (velvet plush)
Large Easy Chairs (velvet plush.)
Large Rocker, in Green Rep.
Reception Chairs, Marble Top Tables, OtOmans,
Whatnots, Dining Chairs.
Black Walnut Extension Table,
Rosewood Side Board, Mirrors, Bureaus, Bcdseads
Mattresses, Feather Beds.
Cook Stove, CrOckery and Glass Ware. Tapestry
and Three-ply Carpets, and many other articles.
SIS dts b. W. ABBOTT
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The subscribers have formed copartneIship under The
arm name Of JOSEPH CHASE x Co. for the trinsaction
OF general grocery business al the Old stand No 315
Main street JOSEPH CHASE,
B. d. DWINNELL.
NVorcestar Nov q 1877 All 'ei
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GEORGE HODGES ! selectmen
CHAS. A, SIGOURNEY, Of
SAMUEL r. BARTON, } Oxford.
n FrER a FEW WEEKs VACArIoN


n " ZEN "A FEW w EEhS VACATION,
"A MRS. j. IL. PINKHAM has re-opened her rooms
for Dress and Cloak Making, in Lincoln House Block
entrance hrst door on Maple st. where she will be happv
to meet her friends and patrons. diff 81
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-16
pr. West at Salisbury.

HOW He APPEARED AND ACTED WHILE THERE.
1t will be remembered that when DIR. Isaac G.
West lett Dover, after the perpetration OF his
horrible crime. he went as far AS Salisbury, Md
The Eastern Shorcman, of that town, gives the
following account of his conduct and actions
while there:-
This dangerous and heartless man arrived Mt
Tracy's Hotel on Thursday afternoon the 9th
nst.. ami registered his name George Williams,
OF Philadelphia. He questioned Mr.. Tracy very
closely concerning board per week aud month,
said he might stay With him mtnth-com-
planned Of the price Of board-said IT was more
than he paid there four years ngo-sad he was o
United States Detective how many
boarders were at the hotel, and who they were =
wanted negro boy to go up to his room and rub
his back for him. and said he had the rheumatism
boy would not go; said "he did not like the
way that man acted" He was very queer and
suspicious IN all his ovements-always left his
hat in his room. and would walk up and down
the hall bare e-headed, and seemed to be iii deep
thought all the time. He stayed Mt the hotel
Thursday night, and on Friday morning bought a
bag OF Mr.. Hugh Smith the bar tender. after which
he appeared at the depot with his hat pulled down
over his eyes and very closely muff'ed. While
he was buying his ticket he talked as ii he was
afraid some one would recognize his voice, and
would not speak distinctly.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-16
our Me,oHsoRs,

The new Presbyterian church at Avondal
Is nearlycompleted.
DR.. Dickinson OF Media, is writing veteri-
nary pocket book for popular use.
Wayne Macveagh lectured in PhGnixville,
on Thursday evening last, to full house.
The library and reading rooms at Coates
vile were opened to the public on Wednesday
last.
The Chester County Mutual Live Stock In
surance Company have lost SO far eight horses
insured for <1435.
The shop of Mr.. John Syfret, at Marcus
Hook, was robbed of several pairs OF boots and
shoes, a few nights ago.
The borough council of Downingtown has
passed an ordinance PROHIBITING the sale Of coal
oil and gunpowder after dark.
Samuel J. Parker. Of West Chester, received
last Monday, by Adams Express, direct from
Europe, a trio Of Buff COchins.
Messrs. Dingee. Conard 4 Co, of West
Grove. have shipped to his Royal Higlness.
the King of the Sandwich Islands, q lot of
roses.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-16

ANNIyERsARY.-The Sabbath school of the
First Presbyterian Church held their Anniversary
in that church on Sunday afternoon. The church
otherwise fitted for the occasion. An arch erected in
front of the pulpit bore the words "GoD Is LOVE" !"
in beautiful gilt and colored letters, while various
other devices taken together showed the great
interest taken in the good work by the superin-
sermon was addressed to the children by the Pas
tor in the morning In the afternoon addresses
were made by Rev. Geo. A. Latimer and Rev.
Gaylord Moore, that were deeply interesting to
the children and encouraging to the teachers.
verbal report Of the condition of the school
which proved 1t to be in prosperous condition
and fully up to the capacity of the house In which
1t is held. The progress of the school during the
past year was deemed satisfactory and creditable
TO the church and those whose labor and contin-
ned care have been oneasing in this important
field Of christian effort.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-16
2ENlNSULAR NEWS.

The Choptnnk river is completely frozen over.
singing school is being organized at Elkton.
The epizootic il decreasing in and around Den
ton.
But few cases of the epizootle are now reported
In Cecil county.
The Salisbury papers will only issue an advcr.
tising sheet during christmas week.
Many Cecil county farmers have lost quite
heavily by their potatoes freezing.
Bishop Becker, of Wilmington, ofiiciatcd at the
Elkton Catholic church, yesterday.
The Elkton NJ +. Sabbath school will hold an
anniversary exhibition on New Years night.
A porker, nine months old was killed in Elk
ton last week, which weighed 35l pounds, dress
ed.
The iron bridge, to span the Wicomco river, at
Salisbury, has been received by the County Com
mssOncrs.
Mr. G. Gorrell near North East, on the Cd
inst. killed Il hog which weighed seven hundred
and ten pounds.
Vim. B. Potter, NJ. D., delivereda free lecture
at the school house, in Denton, on Thursday
evening, on the subject of Education.
Big hogs are the order of the day; the latest
weighs 942 pounds, killed by John T. Culver, o.
the Trappe district Wcomico county.
The teacher of Cherry Hill school, No. /, Ccci
county, was drawn at juryman, last week, ant
the school had to be closed in consequence.
On Tuesday ten partridgcs were killed on Mr.
f. NJ Gordys farm about four miles from Sails
bury, by the falling of tree This istruly new
mode of slaughtering game.
from the Havrc Republican,
Ducks are scarce; canvas-backs selling a
-, red heads S2, and black heads 15 per pair
THE Susquehanna river is now entirely frozel
over 1t closed last year November Both. Gu
weathcrwise prophets predict an open winter.
FIRE.-On Tuesday last a dwelling house OF
Plumb Point near Swan Creek, belonging to Mr.
X. X. 1Iawley, of Baltimore, and occupied y.
Mr. John Paine, was, along with the greater par
of the furniture therein, completely destroyed b.
fire. The dwelling was fully insured, no insul
ance on the furniture.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-16
socIETIEs.
MEETINGS THIS EVENING.

Cherokee Tribe, MOI, . r NJ, at Red Men
Hall, 4lj Market street.
Lenape Tribe. No 6, l . r NJ, in fourth story
SaVille Building, 9th and Market street.
Wilmington and Brandywine Council, No. B. .
U. A. NJ, at Hall, Fifth and Market streets.
Franklin Council, No. 8, o U A NJ, at Mechan-
les Hall, 2l9 King street.
Wilmington Council, No b, Jr, U NJ, at
Hall, 9th and Market streets.
Enterprise Circle, B U c A, at Hall 50i Mar
ket street.
Washington Lodge, No !, X of p, at knights
Of Pythias Hall, No. 2ll Market street.
Washington Lodge, No 3, +, at Good Eel.
lows Hall, Sd and Market
Old Church Division, No Is, S Of 7 Seventh
below Spruce.
Wawaset Lodge, No Is, I 0 of q I, at room
10Th and Scott streets
Washington Lodge. No J, A. at hall
Second and King streets.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-16
N a0istrates Cases.
BEFORE MAYOR siMMs.


John Allen, for drunkenness and disorderly
conduct, and dscharging gun on the streets
was fined So ard costs.
Maria White, lady Of color, babitue of the
classic neighborhood of Water and King streets.
and confirmed vagrant, was furnished with a
free pass to New Castle, and boarding in the
County jail, for sixty days.
Sally Russell, a we'll known vagrant who SOL
EMMY promised the Mayor last week, to "go
right away to Baltimore" was up again this
mornings and attempted TO plead of, but without
avail. Sally will pay two months visit TO
Sheriff Armstrong.
BEFORE ESQUIRE FRAZER.
Martin kehoe, was charged with assault and
battery on John w. Beerbrower, but The evil
dence failing to sustain the charge, he was dis
missed.
VIM. Kehoe, charged with assault and battery
on the same party was fined % and costs.
A. S. Jones, for threatening bodily harm to
VIM. McShay, was required ,op"y the costs, and
give ball. in the sum of 500, 10 Keep the peace.
SAD AND FATAL AccIDENy.-On Saturday
afternoon, Willie McQuigan, bright little boy,
about six years Of age, son of Samuel Nc
Quigan, No. 2lO Maryland Avenue, met with
an accident, which resulted fatally in few
hours Little Willie was out in the barn, and
was running aero 5 the floor Of the loft, with a
pitch fork in his hand, when the FORK dropped
and in falling became separated from the handle
and caught in crack in the floor, with the
prongs pointing upward. In STOPPING to pick
it up, he stumbled aud fell upon the sharp
prongs Of the fork, one Of which entered his
right eye, and pierced through to the BRAIN
He was Instantly conveyed to the house and
m edical assistance, summoned, but death ended
his sufierings,in few hours. Coroner Winslow
held an inquest this morning, when the jury
rendered verdict in accordance with the above
facts.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-16

IHE BATTLE FLAGs,-A meeting Of the Com
miliee OF Arrangements, TO prepare for the trar =
Ter ol the battle flags OF the Delaware regiments
TO The Historical Society, was held on Friday
evening at the Grand Army Rooms. 1t was de-
cided that the transfer should not be made uuiil
alter The holidays. Messrs. Grinshaw, Wales
and Nolcn were appointed committee TO invite
speakers, and were authorized TO secure if possi-
bic, Generals Butler, Logan, Hawley Hancock and
W. ID. Kelley.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-16

CoUGHs AND BAD COLDS are more prevalent
now than ever known before. 1t would seem that
epizootlc having spent its force upon the horses
had trasfered II eli to men, women and children,
so numerous are catarrhal affections. To make
the matter worse typhoid teyer is also prevalent,
and not unfrequently bad colds end i'll that terri
bledisease. Persons cannot we'll be too careful.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-16

NEARLY FATAL JoKE.-On Tue-dly after
noon one OF the employees at the West Chester
Depot, came near playing fatal joke upon q lad
that was cleaning an engine. The boy had a
scarf looped around his neck, when the employe
above alluded to, in playful manner lifted the
boy off his feet by the scarf. The looped choked
the boy. he fell to the floor unconscious, and it
was some timo before he came TO. 1t is not
necessary to say that somebody was scared.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-16

RAILROAD SALE,-Constablc Long, on Thurs
day last, sold this entire end of the Western
Maryland railroad, under an attachment in favor
of Messrs. VIM. E. Taylor, J. V. l.. Ensningcr
and Thomas Baker, for right OF way and material
furnished the company. 1t sold to George
Y. Wolf & Co, amid considerable excitement, for
the sum of 100000, half cash and the balance in
three years.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-16

LEcTrRE.-Rev. Charles O'Conor, from the
Theogical Seminary of Phisdelpha, delivered a
Tho Immaculate Conception" The church on
this occasion was we'll filled, and the audience lis
tened attentlvely and with evident inter-
est and pleasure. The proceeds of the lecture
were appropriated to the "Conference OF st. VIM
ent de Paul" charitable organization connected
with St. Peters Chuich.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-16

POSTPONED Court met at Cambridge
Md. on Wednesday last, when the trial of John
Il. Platter for the murder OF his wife was post
poned unt; the 29th Of January, on account of
the absence of mateI.a witnesses. Edward Law
Rogers of Baltimore. who married Plater's sister,
entered bail in the sum of $1,000, for his appear
ance at that time, it being contendcd that i'm
prisonment would endanger his life.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-16

IoNCERT.-The Mcndclssohn Choral Union,
musical society recently organized in this city,
VIII give their first concert on Wednesday even
Ing, at the MasoncTemple. The programme TO
be presented will consist of solos, Ducts, quar-
,ctlcs and chornsses, and will be rendered with
line elect. The celebrated "Anvil Chorus. will
be included in the programme, the anyils to be
played by the members of the Wilmington Fire
nar'rmsn, ar hc exncc,aa very agreeable entertainment
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-16

In LucK.-Our genial friend, Esquire John II.
Publ, Is in luck. Last week he received an APP
pointment as Commissioner for the State OF Mary
land, and on Saturday, the reception OF an i'm
posing legal document from New York, with the
signature OF Gov. John 7. Hoffman attached, in.
formed him that he had also been appointed Com.
missioner in Delaware for that State. We con-
graduate the Squire on his good fortune, knowing
that it is well deserved
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-16

FAIR AT ELkToN.-Thc ladies Of the Elkton
Presbyterian Church propose holding n fair and
festival, in the Odd Fellows Hall, on the 10Th,
2Otb and 2lst inst. The proceeds to be applied
to the completion of the New Church editice now
in course of erection,
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-16

UNCLE TOMS CABIN.-This evening, at the
Masonic Temple, this great moral drama will be
produced by first class company. This drama
is possessed of a deep and absorbing interest par
taken of by but few plays, and never fails to draw
crowded houses. The cast of characters for this
evening. is nnexceptionabe, and a powerful pre-
scntaton of the play may be expected.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-16

ERY REMARkABLE.-Jus as we were going 10
press we ascertalned from an authentic source
that Dr. George, assisted by Drs. 1Iackett and
stranghn, yesterday removed from the womb of Il
deceased colored woman, Sarah /. Freeman
daughter of Stanford Potter, tutus, supposed
to have existed for twcnty-scven months. III
March 1871 this woman was attended by Drs
larr and Straughn, her indisposiion arising
from the existence of this frtus. The removed
lrtus can be seen at Dr. Georges office, and was
IN a state OF partial decomposition when removed
In the last few months her health has been snt
cicnt Tor her to walk TO Denton, a distance OF
three Inies.-Denton Journal
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-16

House. RoBBED-On Saturday night the resi-
dence OF Mr.. Burke, on Windsor street, above
Sixth, was entered by robber or robbers who
searched the house from top to bottom, and stole
<3l and gold i.ng. Chloroform was used by the
rascals te prevent any Of the inmates from awak-
ing and discovering them. Mr.. Burke is poor
hardworking man, and this money he had been
saving for some time past, tor the purpose of pay
ing his onerous city tax, aad the loss therefore
falls heavily upon him. The house was entered
from tsc second story back window, which was
reached by climbing upon shed in the yard.
No clue TO the robbers has yet been obtained, but
the police have been notified, and will keep a
sharp lookout
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-16
REGISTEK,s ORDER.

New Castle County. October 2Sth. 1872
Upon the application Charlie W. Blandy, Ex.
ecutor Of MAhrHA SHARP. late of White Clay
Creek hundred, in said county. deceased; it is
Executor aforesaid. give notice Of the grant
Of the deceased. With the date of granting there.
ct, by causing adyertisements to be posted
six Of the most public places Of tho County of New
Castle. requiring all persons having against
tho Estate to present the same. abide by m Act
Of Assembly in such case made and provided. And
also cause the same to be inserted within the
period in the Delaware 0asette, newspaper pub
lished in Wilmington. and to bscontinued therein
two months.
-, Given under the hand and dSealof Office OF
LIS. the Register aforesaid. at N ew Castle. in New
s~~' Castle County. aforesaid, the day and year
above written. B. GIBBS. Register.
NOTICE.
All persona having claims against the Estate OF
the deceaaed nsst present the same duly attestsd ste
or abide the Act Of Assembly in such case made
and provided.
CHARLES ". BLANDY. Executor.
Addrsss-0swNk. Del. povl3-2m
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-16

LocKJAw.--J. A. Smith OF Newark, died from
lockjaw few days ago. and was buried at the
church at the head of Christlana
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-16

HUMANITY TO HoRsEs.-This cold weather,
horsemen should wrap the bride bit with leather
or canvas. The cold iron bit being put in a
horses mouth these mornings, is, to say the least,
cruel.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-16
business Mo,ces.

BUSINESS voices.
Chsop Ceot.-Stove $6.25, Nut $3.50 per 22a0
pounds for cash only, at yard South OF Market
street Bridge. feb21-tf WIN. j. Brown.
To Pro MIC PARr1Fs-A fine assortment OF
English pickles and sauces OF all kinds. Walnut
and Tomatoe catsup, fresh Salmon Lobsters, Sar-
dines P,ckled ani Cove Oysters. .Sc., &c. Also
Matthews & Latours celebrated olive oils, Mt
BOWMAN'S the Grocer's 4ih and Lombard.
Improved Porcelain lined and Brass rreserv'n
kettles, Mason. Dexter. Valve, Wilcox, and other
glass; store and tin air tight jars and cans cheap
1t BOWMAN'S the Grocers ith and Lombard.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-16

LAND SALE-The farm called "Coverdale" be-
part of Marengo, in Miles River Neck, containing
$50 acre, late the property of DIR. A. NJ. White.
has been sold to Mrs. Carrie NJ. White for $4,000
$50 per acre.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-16

The FIRST TRAIN.--This morning, the first
passenger train on the Delaware and Pennsyl-
vanla Railroad, was run from Delaware City, at
o'clock, to connect with the Delaware Railroad.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-16

A Coon CRop.-Lewis Weldin OF New Castle
Hundred, raised the past 900 bushels of
wheat on the "Stapler" farm near Newport, which
he sold for 81 so per bushel.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-16

Sold Elias Pierce of this city. sold his forty
acre farm in Delaware county, Pa, few days ago
te David Smith, for 1915.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-16
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

The Spiritualsts' meetings are we'll attended
now.
Church attendance was generally very good
yesterday.
Go and see "Uncle Toms Cabin" at the Opera
House, tonight.
successful protracted meeting is in progress
at Scott NJ +. Church.
The weather was mild last evening, and prone
naders were numerous.
Hon. B. T. Biggs passed through this city, to-
day, on his way to Washington.
Go to the great auction sale of oil paintings
and chromos to night, Fourth and King streets.
The passenger cars of the Wilmington Il Read
ing Railroad have recently been rcpainted and re-
paired.
Remember the great sale Of oil paintings and
chromos takes place to night at northwest corner
Fourth and King streets.
The sale OF paintings and chromos, at the
northwest corner Fourth and King streets,
should he attended tonight.
Considerable confusion exists every morning,
at the depot on the arrival and departure OF the
trains. The Union Depot will obyiatc this diill-
culty--when II is built.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-16

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No. 7 South Cazveyt Street Baltimore.
Marble Top Walnut Chambers Suits, 10 pieces
$s5. Hair Cloth or Green Rep Parlor Suits, I
pieces $s5. Cloth Suits, all poplar pieces $35.
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baltimore Advertisements.

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announce tne lntroductlon OF plan OF ordering
CLOTHING & UNDERWEAR! BY LETTER.
to which they call your especial attention. =
: They viii send on annlicatipn their ,n,,ro.. -
and accurate rules for fJl5.ls j ii ,Is II 81 :
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Baltimore Advertisements.


d SINCLAIR & CO., s4i
Ia No. SO LIGHT STREET.
BALTIMORE, MD.
Manufacturers OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES and
Machinery. Growers and Importers of Garden
and Field Seeds offer to Farmers and Mer-
chants the following named valuable Labor saw
ing Machinery and implements for the coming
season, viz: NEW YORKER SelfRake Reaper and
s'NEw YORKER Self Rake Reaperand Mower Com
bined. This Machine took the Gold Medal at the
great Field trial at Auburn, New York, in july
1866 as the best self Rake Reaper on the ground,
also the celebrated MONITOR MOWER. Thisis a
two wheeled Machine, with Flexible cutting Bar
the best in use. The BUCKEYE and CASES Riding
Sulky Cultivators. Maryland Self Discharging
Hay and Grain Rake on wheels, the best in the
Country. Sinclair improved Corn Planter and
Seed Drill Rice's Premium Cotton Planter
Sinclair Co.'s patent Screw Propeller Hay,
| Straw and Fodder Cutter. Patent Masticators
for cutting Corn Stalks. Sugar Cane, Hay and
| Straw Readings patent horse Power Corn
Shelters and Cleaners. Hand and Power Corn
Shelters, all sizes and patterns. Threshers anrd
| Seperators, Horse Powers, Wheat Fans, Grain
Cradles, Revolving Hay Rakes and Cleaners,
Plows, Harrows and Cultivators, Machinery and
Pillow Castings &C., &c.
| Also on hand for Spring sales fresh and genu-
| inc Garden Seeds, of our own Raising and I'm
ported from the best houses in Europe.
All goods sold by us warranted to give Salts.
| faction and such as represented.
Forparticulars &C., send for our Pretoria Cat
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TIME GREAT DYSPEPTIC WATER, From
i ALLEGHANY SPR1NGs, Montgomery Co. Va.
A Valuable Remedy for Acnte and Chronic
Diseases of the Stomach Liver, Kidneys &c.
Sold in Bottles. by
F. II. LINK, Druggist,
unl0-tf Main ST., Staunton, Va