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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-10-11

Miss ADELAIDE PHILLIPS The announce
ment of this eminent contrato is always hailed
with joy by every lover of true art. From her
very earliest efforts on the boards Of the old
Boston museum, when alitte miss just entering
her teens, through professional career of al
most unexampled prosperity up to the present
time, Miss Phillips has been awarded univer.
sal praise by the entire public; and for many
years has maintained the position as one of the
best exponenIs living OF the contralto roles in all
the principal oratOrlos, and capacity for inter-
preting the miscellaneous compositions of all
the great writers. She was one of the promi.
nent solists at the first peace jubilee, and would
have appeared at the last but for previous en-
gagements in Europe. Possessing voice of
great power, rch melodious, and expressive,
with u range from low contralrJ into the
mezzo soprano, her vocal efforts are always ex-
ceedngly satisfactory, and received with I'M
qualified admiration by every one. Miss Phil
lips is equally we'll known and admired in
Europe, having repeatedly crossed the Atlantic
to fulfil important engagements. Next to
Madame Patti, she is considered the best con-
tralto before the public at the present time
Heretofore the association have not deemed it
eXpedient TO introduce more than one great
female vocalist at their festivals, on account of
the expense, but encouraged by the liberal pat
ronage of last year, have this year unhestating-
ly engaged two of the greatest vocalists in the
country, trusting to the generous patronage of
the public 10 sustain them. Numerous extracts
from the criticisms Of the press might be pre-
scented in support of the great talent of Miss
Philips, but it is not necessary.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-10-11

| of East Douglas, the convention closed one of
its largest and most profitable meetings, to con-
vene on the second Wednesday of May next at
Uxbridge.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-10-11

OPENING OF THE LYcEUM CoURsE.-Seldom
has Mechanics hall been filled by larger audi.
ence and never by more intelligentsand appre-
ciative gathering, than that which occupied it
last evening at the opening lecture of the Lyteum
course. Every seat was filled and many were
forced to content themselves with seats upon the
steps in the rear of the platform. The speaker
of the evening, Mr.. John B. Cough was intro
duced by Prof Bushee, who in few well-chosen
words congratulated the audience and the So
ciety upon the array of talent which had been
secured for the winters course of entertainments.
and presented Mr.. Cough as a man whose fame,
not limited by the boundaries of state Or nation,
is world wide. The applause which greeted Mr..
Cough as he made his preliminary acknowledge
ment showed that he needed no introduction to
a Worcester audience. AT the request of the
Lyceum committee the speaker announced his
subject to be Circumstance" The theme of
the lecture, though familiar to most of the au-
dience, was presented in the speakers inimta-
Bile and earnest manner, which rendered even
the most trite of anecdotes replete with fresh
ness and suggestive of new emotions. He spoke
of the influence even trivial circumstances some
times have in shaping a mans destinies, and
showed how they may alter his relations with
others, may blight his life, or, on the contrary,
raise him up from degradation to true manhood.
A knowledge of circumstances may sometimes
materially change q mans conduct and in
this connection the speaker made an earnest
appeal for the street boys, and condemned with
ole 81 1. 1.
woman and honorS man guilty of equal
crime. He enlarged in humorous manner on
the many unpleasant circumstances, the little
trivial things which annoy and perplex, and are
all the more unpleasant on account of their in
significance. In closing the speaker urged that
there are no circumstances under which men
can shirk the responsibility imposed by the
ncighbor as myself" This command en-
braces everybody, and wherever there is a
human being in suffering there is a neighbor.
He made an earnest appeal to his hearers to 90
to the rescue of the wrecks of humanity to be
found close at hand in every city, saying that
the honor of men and the smile of God would
follow such efforts.
The above imperfect sketch of the leading
ideas advanced by the speaker conveys but a
faint idea of the lecture. The argument was
enriched with profusion of anecdotes, moving
the audience to laughter aud to tears alternate
ly. During the delivery of the lecture, which
occupied over an hour, the audience responded
readily to the moving eloquence and powerful
magnetism of the speaker, and at its close slowly
dispersed, to find outside a drizzling rain storm
and deserted street.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-10-11
Anew STEAM MARBLE AND
IN STONE WORKS.

Having introduced machinery into our business we
arc confident that with our large experience, practical
knowledge. and personal attention. We are prepared
manufacture building Fronts and Trimmings, Monu-
meuts Tablets and Grave stones Chimney Pieces,
Bracket shelves, Table and Bureau lops. sinks, and
every description Ol work made from Marble and Stuue
~ the lowest cash prices
Thankful Tor past confidence and patronage we solicit
. continuance Oi the same. IArEUM a MORGAN,
l3l Central 81 Worcester Mass
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-10-11

PENDANTS from prosecuting a suit at law. Nelson
and Parker for plaintiff, Very and Kent for de-
PENDANTS.
The water commissioners of the town of Hol-
yoke vs.. the town treasurer of Holyoke. This
is an action from another county agreed to be
argued here. 1t is in reference to the construc-
ton of an act of the legislature creating the
board of water commissioners of the town of
Holyoke. The question is a writ of mandamus
to compel the treasurer to sign the water bonds
and deliver them to the commissioners. Stearns
and Kuowlton of Springfield for the commits
soners, and Soule for the treasurer.
FATHER MATHEWS BIRTHDAY.-About $50
members of the Father Mathew Total Absti-
nence society, accompanied by their band, went
to Boston yesterday morning, by special train
over the Nashua road, to take part in the cele-
bration in honor of the birthday of Father
Mathew. Upon arriving in Boston they were
assigned the first position in the Worcester
county division, which was made up as follows ::
Marshal, Richard O'Flynn of Worcester; aids,
Jere. Mahoney, Worcester; L. BOylan, Blackstone;
p. Derwln, Clinton; Michael Bergin, Milford; Jas.
Grady, Webster; ?, f. Cannon Fltchburg.
Society band of Worcester.
The Very Rev. Theobald Mathews Benevolent
Total Abstinence society of Worcester $50 men
Richard 0Flynn, marshal.
St. Patricks Catholic Total Abstinence society of
Webster, 120 men; Thomas Thompson, marshal.
St. Johns brass band of Clinton.
st. Johns Total Abstinence and Mutual Relief
society OF Clinton, So men; Patrick Bannon, mar
shall
Drum corps.
Father Mathew Mutual Benevolent society of
FItchburg, 40 men; NJ. f. Sweeney, marshal.
The procession was a very long one, includ-
ing societies from all parts of the state. At
the conclusion of the line OF march the various
organizations were reviewed by the mayor and
members of the city government. The Worces-
ter society reached home by special train about
nine O'Clock, well satisfied with their trip.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-10-11

SABBATH School CONVENTION. The sixth
meeting of the Evangelical Sabbath school
nnion was held at the Congregational church,
East Douglas, the 9th inst After devotional
services led by Rev. T. c. Biscoe, the meeting
organized by choice Of A. F. Brown, ESQ. of
East Douglas, president, and Rev. S. j. Bronson,
of Millbury, secretary. Reports from theI diE.
ferent schools were generally such as TO en-
courage Christian labor, and while no school re-
ported a deep religious interest," two gave some
hopeful conversions. The highest average at.
tendance was reported from South Sutton, being
niue.tenths. Alter brief remarks on the reports.
the convention adjourned to a bountiful collation.
in the vestry
Resuming its session at 1 4 o'clock, and follow.
ing brief devotional exercises, the convention
was formed into teachers institute under the
efficient and interesting lcadershpiof Moses II.
Sargent Esq, of Boston, This, which is u new
feature in the meetings, was very suggestive and
profitable. Excellent singing was furnished by
the Sabbath school children and choir After
brief discussions on the methods furnished by
Mr., Sargent, and vote Of thanks to the friends
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-10-11
COUNTY NEWS.

Dr. and Mrs. Sabin, of Templeton, were pre-
scented with purse of $500 by the reverend
gentleman's congregation on Friday evening,
on the occasion of his departure from that place.
The Middlesex nion of Congregational
churches meets with the Rollstone church in
Fitchburg on Wednesday and Thursday of next
week.
The Central Congregational church and So
cety of Fitchburg have extended call to Rev.
Henry NJ. Tyler of Amherst to become their
pastor at a salary of $4,000.
Warren will have town meeting on Satur-
day to see if the town will vote to build four.
room school house in the centre district, instead
of a.two-room house as was voted few weeks
ago.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-10-11

nATENTS PROCURED, and PATENT
4 once business transacted, Architectural MeChan-
icai and other Designs drawings &C, prepared by
W. CilAS. II BuRLElGH,
MnrnnaLnr Mu.a
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-10-11

ffoy,nerl,, princtnA Examiner and Chairman OF the
Board Of Appeais q. s. Patent Omce,l counselor A.
LAW and Advocate in Patent Cases, Omce-Deoge 5
Block corner Park and f0rtana sta'' "orceseor' MASS
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-10-11
TIIOS. II. DODGE.

DATENT OFFICE BUSIN ESS. Amer
Il can and Foreign Patents procured, Rejected Appl
cations Te-argued Interference Cases Prosecuted; JPN
ions given to the validity and inIingCment ~
and Suits prosecuted and defended IN tue Uhleu eia
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-02-15
TERMsI-


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rubly iN aeaseaces ESFo D01lars nnd
FSfty EerlsH peJsnsnt Be deferred three
montfs. Al papers eoihz ogt6f the coun-
~ TO be pai2 for 81 adpanea ~
OK Single copies, Ten Ges.s saea.
AdTertiseme entsinserted at One Dollar
PET square Of Ten Lines or loss for the fsst
Insertion; Fifty Cents for exch continuance.
c5e Local and Special Sotires, Twenty
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OF a liberal ~deductioa VIII be made TO
persons advertising for three, six, nine, or
twelve mouths.
0rT Obituaries and calls on candidates,
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regular basiness; and TIE business Of an sd
vertising frn is not considsred as including
that Of its individual 70 embers. OTNo de-
Walton from these terms under any circum-
stances.
OF Advertisements not marked with the
aumber Of insertions when handed in, will be
continued until ordered out, ahd psymer;
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t0> Announcing candidates Five Dollars
to be paid in advance IN every case.
Job Printing of ali kinds neatly
done op New Type, and on as reasonable
ferms as any office in Tennessee,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-02-15
A stage-C Coach Adventure.

| Once upon time, traveller
stepped into q stage-coach. He
was a yonng man, just starting
IN life. He found six passengers
about him, all gray-headed and
extremely aged men. The young
est appeared 10 have seen at least
eighty winters. Our young trav-
eller, struck with the singularly
mild and happy aspect, which dis
tiDguished all his fellow passen-
gers, determined to ascertain the
secret of a long life, and the art
of making old age comfortable;
he addressed the one who was APP
parently the eldest, who told him
that he always led a regular and
abstemious life. eating vegetables
and drinking water.
The young man was rather
daunted at this, inasmuch as he
had a liking for the good things
of this life. He addressed the
second, who astounded him by
saying that he had always eaten
roast beef, and gone to bed glori-
ously fuddled, every night, for
the last seventy years, adding
that call depends on regularity"
The third had prolonged his
days by never seeking or accept
ing office; the fourth by resolutely
abstaining from all political or re.
ligious controversies, and the ffth
by getting to bed at sunset, and
rising at dawn.
. The sixth was apparently much
younger than the other five-his
hair was less gray, and there was,
more OF it-a placid smile denot.
ing perfectly easy conscience,
mantled his face, and his voice
was joeund and strong. They
were sh surprised to learn that he
was by ten years the oldest man
In the coach. go -,
"How," exclaimed our young
traveller, ''is it you have thus pre-
served the freshness of life?"
= II have drankswater and drank
wine-I have eaten meats and
vegetables-I held a public Office
II have sometimes gone to bed
at midnight, got up at sunrise and
at noon-I have dabbled in poll
tics, and written for religions pa.
pers-bttt I altcays paid promptly
nay printers 6iNF I
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-02-15
A Good One.

The Kentucky People gets off
the following anecdote on Gov.
James F. Robinson, of Scott,
and Judge Duvall, which has
been current in the circle of
their friends, but we believe
has never been in print before:
The Governor is a relic of the
regime of Virginia gentlemen,
stately, courteous, and puneti-
lious in exercising the rites of
hospitality. One day he had
invited Judge Duvall to ride
with him. Arrived at a toll
gate the Judge was about to
pay the toll, when Gov. Robin
Son interposed saying: "Duvall,
l have been for years trying to
make a gentleman of you, but
have not succeeded. When a
gentleman asks you to ride, he
does not expect you to pay ex-
,penses. At this serio-comic
address from his old friend the
Judge laughed quietly, and re-
turned his pocket-book to its
place. A part Of the route lay
through farms, with several
gates to open. Reaching the
first gate Duyall sat still, whilst
the Governor waited for him to
descend and open the gate
After waiting a minute during
which neither. spoke word,
Duvall said, with a merry chuck
le in his voice: 81 would get
down and open that gate, but |
suppose that when one is asked
by a gentleman to take ride
he is not expected to work his
way. The Governor silently
and solemly descended and O.
pened the gate.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-02-15
A Good Butler Story.
From the BROOKLYN FagIe.

A New York paper declares
to day that General Butler was
never considered a jackass nor
an idiot. No, he was never so
considered. What Butler con-
siders himself can be gathered
from his satisfaction at not "be-
ing called a d-n fool no mat
ter if they do call me a d--n
scoundrel." 1t ought to be ad-
ded that Butler never thought it
important whose initials was on
spoons and such. Apropos of
this genial confiscator of the
contents of disloyal siaeboards,
the following story will be
found both new and true:-
While Ben bossed New Orleans
he informed a Waggish, but very
i'll Confederate officer, then sick
at his home inthe city, that he
must take the oath or clear out.
This order was peremptory.-
The Confederate demurred as
much as possible, alleging that
he was up anyhow, and that he
didn't believe in the old govern
ment at all, and that the odds
were that he would soon die
and secede permanently. It
was of no use, so he got Ben
to administer the dose himself.
Ben. complied, holding the book
behind the bach of his neck, SO
as to bring it within range of
his serviceable orb. The Off
Ger swallowed the oath with
sincere and suggestive grima-
ces. At the close he seemed re-
iuvenated, and he asked Butler,
:. Amt / as good a Union man
as you, General?'' eyes, if you
live up to that OATH" rejoined
Ben. "And / can abuse the
South as loud as the rest of
you?'' inquired the officer
safo your hearts content" re-
plien the Beauty. "Weil, then,
General" added the sick man,
rising in his bed, and fixing
Buffers one eye with his two,
'tif you and ] had that d-d old
rebel, Lee, in eur hands, soouldn'l
ace steal has ,ratcA 2" The oatl
taker got four days in the guard
house, but he was satisfied witt
| the price he paid for it.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-02-15
Jeff. Thompson.

The New Orleans correspon-
dent of The St. Louis Times
Democratic writes about Gen.
NJ. JEFF. Thompson as follows /:
"This ex-Confederate officer
and somewhat noted Individual
is at present domiciled in New
Orleans, and forms a fraction of
the ring Of disreputable thieves
engaged in the laudable oceupa-
ton of plundering the honest
portion of the people Of Louisi-
ana. Those familiar with Jeff 8
course during the late unpleas-
antness;' the vim and ardor with
which he fought the Federals,
and who have read his famous
and somewhat bombastic pro-
elamation, Illuminated during
the campaign in southeast Mis-
souri,, in which he threatened to
hang, draw, and quartef two
Yankeesfor every rebel put to
death by the enemy would
scarcely think it possible for
the old Swamp Fox to frater-
nize SO loringly with Radicals
and carpet baggers. In fact he
out-H Heroas Herod, and is the
most Intense Radical in the city.
He is now Chief Engineer of the
Board of Public Works, an of
fee worth, with perquisites and
stealings about $20,0001a year.
He lives in a astylish mansion on
ST. Charles street, drives aspank-
ing team, moves in the best
(Radical) society, is hail fellow
well met with all the big thieves
Of the biack-and-tai Govern
ment." , .E's. - -
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-02-15

National Convention in the same
city, Februaryllg the Democratic
National Convention at Cincinna-
ii, June 2 and Tie last Whig Ma
tionaI Convention 1T Baltimore,
Septenber17. -
Inl1860' the Democrats held a
conEention at gbaslestpn, April
Is, which resulted inca split The
COngensien Iesssem bled set Balti-
more. June 18, ahd eventually
each wing. of the. party placed can
didates in nomination. The Re-
publican Convention met at Chi
cago, May 16.
In 1854 the Republican Con.
vention was held in June at Bal
timore, and the Democratic in
Chicago in August, In 1868 the
Republicans nominated at Chicago
in May, and the Democrats in
New York in July.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-02-15
A Manly Answer.

All honor to the boy who can.
not be laughed out of doing right.
Five boys, pupils in a boarding
school, were in their room. Four
of them, contrary to the rules,
engaged in game of cards.
The fifth was not, standing and
looking on, to see how the. game
would go, but engaged in work
of his own. It SO happened that
one of the players was called out.
"Come," said the others to their
companion, SIT is too bad to have
the game stop here in the middle.
Come and take his place.
'sI do not know one card from
another"
@That makes no difference; we
will teach you. Come now, do
not let our sport be spoiled,
The boy perceived that this
was the decisive moment. Ah,
just such are the critical points,
which are sometimes the turning
points In life. east 4gsa /
His resolution was immediately
taken. He made no more excuses,
but at once planted himself
square upon principle.
"My father does not wish me
to play cards, and | shall not act
contrary TO his wishss."'
This ended the mater. 1t es.
tablished bis position among his
companions. It compelled their
respect, and preserved him from
temptation IN the fut ure.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-02-15
Those eyes That Were so
Bright, Love. St.si. -

Those eyes that were so bright, love, :
Z Have now DINNER shine, 5i.uDi tf
But what they've Lost in light, love- iss
Was what they gave to mine. .-,..--
And still those orbs reflect, love, - 80
The beams Of former hours
That ripened all my joys, my love,
And tinted all my flowers.
Those locks were brown to see, love,
That now arc turned to gray;
But the years were spent with me, love,
That stole their hue away.
Thy locks no longer share, love,
The golden glow of noon;
But Pve seen the world look fair my love
When silyered by the moon.
That brow was fair to see, love,
That looks so shaded now;
But for me it bore the care, love.
That spoilt bonny brow,
And though no longer there, love,
The gloss it had of yore,
Still memory looks and dotes, my love,
Where hope admired before.
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Romantic.
n Pretty WaiteresS Marries Forty
Thousand Dollars. - -

4 Pretty Waiteress Marries Forty
90 Thousand Dollars. - ~
From the Milwaukee Wisconsin.
The Newhall House was the
scene yesterday OF a matrimonial
occurrence, which, for nestness
and dispatch in execution, chal-
lenges comparison. On the noon
train yesterday there came to this
city two gentlemen from Kenosha,
the Right Rev. Father Dougherty
and young man bearing the ar
istocratic name of Desmond. They
immediately betook themselves to
the Newhall House, and, as soon
as they had registered their names,
the reverend gentleman asked to
see Miss Fanny Cary, one of the
waiteresses Of the hotel. Although
she was at the time engaged in
waiting on the table, his business
appeared to be so urgent that she
was summoned from the dining.
room and met Rev. Dougherty in
the hall. After exchanging the
usual compliments of the season,
the clergyman, who, it seems, had
long been acquainted with Miss
Cary, told her, without further
explanation, that young gentle.
man friend of his, who accompa-
MED him, was about to settle down
in life, had made his fortune, and
having determined to take a part
ner for better or for worse; had
consulted him as to an eligible
person. That he had immediate
ly suggested that Fanny Cary was
Just the person for the place, and
that Desmond, on the strength
of his recommendation, had de.
cided to offer himself to her, and
bring about, if possible, an imme.
diate consummstion of the matter:
After stating the above facts
the Reverend Father made a form
al proposal to the young GIRL. in
behalf of Desmond. The propo-
sal was accepted, Desmond SUM-
moned, the couple, who had never
seen each other before, introduced,
and it was decided that as soon
MS possible they should be made
''two souls with but a single
thought, two hearts that beat as
one" Accordingly, ty four o'clock
the ceremonies were performed by
Rev. Dougherty, and without
waiting for congratulations, the
newly married couple set out for
Fox Lake, the residence of Des-
Inond.
Desmond is said TO be q man of
considerable means, owning prop
erty about Fox Lake to the a.
mount of $4,000. "May they
live long and prosper.