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Year: 1860

TIE UEcoNsCIoUs DESTINY OF MAH.-Tn a
recent sermon Henry Ward BSecher said


The thread that goes into the loom does
not know what it wants, or where it goes,
or what it is forming. 1t follows blfndly
the shuttle, and comes out at last on the sur
face of the shining silk, in vine, and leaf,
and blossom, or some figure. So we are
being led in a way and by an influence
which at the time we can not interpret. II
we have faith that God leads us, and follow
him implicitly, these things which we can
not understand, work themselves out in our
life.


We are in bondage of old superstition, and
the worship of nine hundred and ninety
nine churches in thousand is yet tinged
with the somberuess illustrative of the
heather element of fear. The lightness, the
gaiety, the cheer of true worship, is but
little known among men. What the hilarity
of children is breaking away from masters
| and schools, and romping home to over
power the household with joy, such is to be
the worship of Gods children. The name
of Father ought not to make any man trem-
BILE that is a child.


The work which God appoints for every
man, is IN indestructible work, whose found
ations are in earth, but whose SUPER
structure goes up in Heaven; and it is to be
eternal in the heavens" There is nothing
that man does out of himself however
glorious it may be, that can be compared to
that work which is going on his own soul.
Year: 1860

4THR GENUINE SNoB FEMALE.-A snob is
usually person of the feminine gender, and
may be known by several characteristics.
She is polite to her superiors; arrogant with
those of lower station; fawns on the rich;
snubs the poor, and pretends not to know
her own mother when she chances TO meet
the old lady in unfashionable clothes. She
has plenty Of brass and few brains and is
always uneasy from a suspicion that her in
trinsic vulgarity may fail to be hidden by
her outward gentility.
Year: 1860

. VALUABLENHNTs TO LOVERS OF CAIssA.-
Under this title, in the London Chess Play
erS Chronicle, Capt. Kennedy gives the fol-
lowing hints to chess players;


When you see clearly that your game is
past all redemption lost, advisedly put your
Queen or some other piece en- prise; and
when it has been taken, after quick excla-
nation of surprise and sorrow, begin to re-
place the men, observing, with an air Of
tranquil resignation, that that is the way you
lose all your games. N. B.-Should your
opponent be so rude as to insinuate doubt
that such has not been the case in this par
ticular instance, be afflicted with sudden
deafness.


Take opportunity when you can to inveigle
some celebrated player, Mr.. Gambit Pawn,
for instance, into an even game with you
sin merry SPORT" as it were. 1t is very
likely that being overweeningly conscious o.
his superiority, as such people generally are
he will play carelessly-and you may win
If you do, take precious care not to play will
him any more; but go up and down the town
proclaiming your achievement everywhere
with trumpet tongue. Whenever Mr.. Gam.
bit Pawns name is afterward mentioned in
your presence, lose no time in making the
company aware that you won every game
you ever played with him, and received nc
odds. Your reputation as a strong playei
will thus be honorably advanced, while you
character for strict veracity remains unim
peached. h.".-
Year: 1860

A traveller writes this in recent volume
of an adventure with wild elephant;


examined the ground carefully, SO as to
be prepared in case had to make run of
it, and then taking off my leather CATERS
and extraneous clothing, so as to have my
limbs as free as possible, noiselessly crept on
my hands and knees behind him, and placing
the muzzle of my gun almost close to the
center of the hind foot, which was raised,
pulled both triggers almost simultaneously,
and sprang out of the way. A shrill shrek
of agony followed the double report, and
Just escaped ferocious blow aimed at me
with his trunk, being, fortunately, out of
reach. ran round TO the back of the rock
before veutured to look over my shoulder,
when finding that he was not on me, re-
loaded as quick as possible; this done felt
secure, and again approached the scene of
action. found my plan had proved COM
pletely successful, for my antagonist was
completely disabled.


My gun (which was double two-ounce
smoothbore by Westley Richards had been
heavily loaded, having about six drachms Of
powder in each barrel; Bnd the bones of the
foot were so completely shattered by the
double shot he could not put it to the ground,
and every time he attempted to make step
forward he fell heavily. He must have suf-
fered intense agony, for he uttered most
piteous cries between his bursts of rage. AS
approached he strove TO charge, with q
shrek of despair, but be fell heavily to the
ground, and as he was rising to his knees, |
stepped up and discharged both barrels into
the hollow over the trunk, the contents Of
which penetrating the brain, he fell, "never
to rise again"
Year: 1860

n HIS medicine uneqoaled for Darrhea Dysentsrry


other disorders Of like nature. In OF Bloody
FluX it unequalled The Board Of Health New York,
the Imperial Hospital ST. Peersburk both report
most reliable agent in all the early stages Of Cholera. No
family should be without it, in the hour, where young children
liable to suffer from the effects Of eating fruit
dy must then be appledno time TO wait for ths Doctor


This medicine may relied price only so
enough TO take Of whole family for whole
mAvI7 MACKENZIE A. MINCHVN
Year: 1860

That the business Of Gift Enterprise can be made leg
mate onsha be conducted fairly aad honoraby doing
Justice to all parties is not ebsurdy reality that has
been demonstrated plainly True we know of but one man
who has succeeded in no only pecunary but has won the
confidence of the public ard the conclusion arrived at
Is that is owing solely that he is the only one of
them who has dealt honoaby fairly by his PATRONS Ger
tain it is that could business unfairly the
length of time he has without of complaint being Mt
tered against him by the hundreds thousands who have been
the recipients of fayo at his hands refer of course to
Mr. Geo. G. Evans, 439 Chestnut street. Philadelphia


SEND FOR a CLASSIFIED CATALOGUE OF BOOKS
which Will be sent gratis any person who will send their
address.


Order any book that you may want the usual retail
price together with the required postage and one
trial will assure you that the best place the country TO pur
chase books Is at the


RELIABLE GTFT-BooK ESTABLISHMENT
Year: 1860

A KMD-HEARTED BACHELOR ROBBED BY FE
MALE IN DIsTREss-A certain well known bach
elor of Burlington, Iowa, was as usual sitting uT
late in his room reading-heard knock at bis
door-opened it-in stepped a strange woman
said she had just come off boat-didn't know
where to go-was attracted by the light in bis
window, and begged to stay till morning. Bach
lor was puzzled-didn't like to escort her al
that late hour to hote!-didn't like to leave
her in possession of his room, and finally conclu.
ded to let her stay, surrender bis own bed and
he would sleep on the floor. Strange woman
agreed to the arrangement bachelor fell into a
snooze on the fioor-didn't wake up till morning
and then found his visitor had left and taken
with her whatever things in his room she could
lay her hands on. Bachelor now declares that
no woman shall ever again abuse his hospitality,
and it is dangerous to say unknown guest" in
his presence
Year: 1860

If the poor-house has any terror for you new
er buy what you don't need. Before you pay
three cents for jewsharp, see if you can't make
just as pleasant a noise by whistling, for such
nature furnishes the machinery. And before
you pay seven dollars for figured vest, young
man, find out whether your lady love would
not be just as glad to see you in plain one that
cost half the money. If she wouldn't let her
crack her own walnuts and buy all her own
clothes r
Year: 1860

The Bible must be the invention of good men
or angels; of bad men or devils; or of God. 1t
could not be the invention of good men or an
gels, for they neither would nor could make q
book. and tell lies all the time they were wri-
ting it, saying, "Thus saith the Lord" when it
was their own invention. 1t could not be the
invention of bad men or devils, for they could
not make book which commands all duty, for
bids all sin, and condemns themselves to all
eternity. therefore draw this conclusion: the
Bible must be given by inspiration Of God.
Year: 1860

LovE.-lt is singular fact that two of the
most vigorous writers of the English language
appear to be in total ignorance OF all the feelings
which take their rise from the passion of love-
We know no single line that has fallen from the
pen OF Swift, or from that of Macauley, which
indicates any sympathy with that passion which.
in the greatest number of minds, affords the
most powerful of all motives. :.
Year: 1860

At what age should girl marrys When she
has had enough of flirting, knows how to cook q
decent dinner, and has made up her mind to ac-
cept the trials as well as the pleasures of her
new relation, with that fortitude which good
woman always manages to muster.
Year: 1860

DEATH OF AN OLD SOLDIER.-Departed


this lite, at his residence, in Nassau County,
Florida, John Daniel Vaughan, in the ninety
eighth year of his age. He was born in the


city OF Boston, on the first day of March, a.
D., 1863 when the ancient Boston was "the


cradle of liberty" He was at the battle of
Lexington, though mere boy, and participa-


ted in the very inception of that immortal
struggle which eventuated so gloriously for us
as nation. The father of the deceased, and
two Of his uncles, participated in the struggle
for liberty; they were present and fought man
fully at the battles of Saltwater and Saratoga
and in that fight, when Burgoyne surrendered,
lie received his mortally wounded uncle in his
arms, who died a few moments afterwards


He was with the Father of his Country dur
ing that trying winter at Valley Forge, and
was, with Others cheered in suffering by his
approving smile. He was continually in
the service of his country, from the first fire
at Lexington to the surrender of Lord Corn
wallis, and passed consecutively through the
battles of Trenton and Monmouth. After the
war, he, with a few others, directed their
course westward, navigating in that early day
the waters of the Ohio. While on one of
these expeditions, he, with three others, was
captured by the Indians and tied to stakes to
be burned. Fortunately, he, with two others,
made their escape and arrived safely at Fort
Pitt, afterwards Pittsburg. He took part in
most of the Indian difficulties in the west and
was among the first who navigated the great
Mississippi river. In 1896 he removed to
Amelia Island, and has lived ever since in this
county. On the 10th, after a short but not
painful illness, he sank into the sleep of death.
Just fifty years after he left Boston, he return
ed to see his native place, when behold, he was
stranger in strange land. Knew no one
no one knew him and after 1iliupnt search
found one cousin. His old home was displaced
by costly edtices. He left Boston when there
was no north, no south, no east, no west, and
to the end of his long life cherished a longing
love for the Union, for which he had fought so
hard, and was frequently heard to say that he
prayed God not to extend his life to behold
the downfall of American independence. He
was a democrat of the Jefferson school, and
died as he had lived an honest man.
Year: 1860




GIFT TO PRESIDENT WALKER-The friends
OF liberal culture who gather at Cambridge
to-day on occasion of the exhibition at Har-
ward College, will be pleased to learn that the
sum OF twelve thousand dollars has been pre-
scented, within a few days past, to Rev. Dr.
Walker, the retiring president of the univer-
sity, by few gentlemen of Boston, who de-
sire, by this addition to his resources, to re.
lieve his mind altogether from cares which
might, perhaps, in some degree prevent him
from spending the remainder of his life in
such pursuits for the benefit ofhi fellow-men,
rather than of advantage to himself, as are
most congenial to his character. The gift
certainly was well deserved, and the quiet and
easy manner in which it was bestowed is cred
liable to the civilization OF the age. 1t was
simply proposed to raise a subscription OF
$1,000, but in few hours the paper was filled
to the amount we have stated, and the thing
was accomplished without exertiOn.
Year: 1860

CATTLE DISEASE IN ENGLAND.-TheA April
number Of "Ihe Veterinarian, British Jour
nal Of Veterinary Science, has an article on
the necessity Of legislative euactments to limit
the spread of contagious diseases among cattle
The writer speaks of pleuro- pneumonia as the
present pest of English herds, and says that
no correct opinion can be given even of the
number of animals which are the subjects of
that malady at any one time, nor OF its loca.
ton. lie recommends that steps be taken to
register these losses, with view OF their be-
ing made public so that the government
machinery may be set at work to carry into
practice such sanitary measures as are indis-
pensably necessary to preserve the health of
those animals which furnish food and clothing
to the people. That the spread of this disease
Is due to its infectious nature few will be
found to dispute, and this without lessening
any opinion they may entertain of the influence
of secondary causes in its production. We in-
fer that the cattle malady exists in England to
a considerable extent, as the article before us
says 1--WE are continually hearing of its ruin
Gus consequences to individuals" On all
sides, the British editor says, the question is
asked, "what can be done to cure the dis
easel" He adds, "and gloomily are we look
ed upon when we reply, that, as a rule, IL is
incuabe, but that it can equently be prevent
ed and would be so, were sanitary measures
adopted by the legislature to limit the conta-
gion." 1t will be seen by the above statement
that there is perfect agreement between intel
ligent gentlemen on both sides of the Atlantic
in regard to the proper method Of arresting the
spread OF the "pest to herds"
Year: 1860




THE ROYAL FAMILY IN NAPLEs-A very
curious and interesting procession was wit
messed in Naples, yesterday, 9th. For the first
time since lo4S, the court sailed forth in state
to visit the churches. The young queen was
Ill tall dress, with large train OF black velvet,
and dress covered with black lace, and wear
ing on her head the Spanish mantilla She
walked by the side of his majesty, preceded by
the chief officers attached to the royal service,
civilians, and military, all in full costume; a
large display oil the body guard, and uniforms
ofevery fashion the gay pages in their Span.
ish attire and all the ladies' of the court fol-
lowing, in close attendance, with their black
velvet trains, in honor of the day, but with
colored ribbons or flowers in their hair, in or.
der to mark the absence if court mourning. 1t
really was gorgeous sight. The corteqe
issued from the palace on the square
followed by certain number of old
cushioned sedan chairs, which we carried to
reserve Tor the Queen and Princesses in case
of fatigue The whole procession, describing
semiclrcular curve, moved along one side of
the square up to the Church of San Fernan.
do, where the people subsequently had sight
OF the decoration of the chief afterpiece. It
was transparent painting, copy of Raphaers
magnificent TRANSPORTATION, very well lighted
up behind, and producing fine effect. There
was, OF course, large concourse of people on
the place, but not half so many as one might
have expected on such an occasion. There
was not one cheer, nor did the bystanders take
of their hats as the Royal corteqe passed, with
the exception of the occupants of some of the
balconies. The Royal pair looked sad enough !:
1t might have been in honor of the day, but
the news from Sicily that morning was surely
OF nature sufficiently depressing.
Year: 1860

A CANARY BIRD HANGING IrsELF-On
Monday, canary bird belonging to a lady OF
this city, as it was flying around the room,
happened to pick up a long hair, and flying
with it to its cage, commenced some evolutions
with il, as though it were about laying the
foundation of nest. By and by the hair
became entangled in its legs, and flying around
the cage, it got it over the perch and then
around its neck The lady, after some time
observing that the usually musical little pet
was silent went to the cage and there found
the little warbler actually suspended by the
neck from its perch, and almost in the agonies
of death. 1t will probably take warning from
its little accident, mot to put on no more
hairs" as Miggs would say.
Year: 1860

LAST SHoT.-With our issue of to-day we
have thrown the last shot into the rotten hulk
of DouglasiSm, until the meeting of the
Charleston convention. If that body blow it
into atoms Or sink it to the bottom of the sea,
with its piratical crew, we will have no occas-
ion to resume hostilites but if the national
democracy droop their colors, and make it the
flag ship in the approaching presidential con-
test, with its squatter ensign, whatever servile
wretches who hope to profit by the subsidies
of venal men, may do, with the Mississippian
the fight will have but commenced. We 90
where principles lead. When they disappear
we cease to follow"
Year: 1860

state whom such police officer may have cause
to suspect meditates violation of the laws of
the commonwealth; and to carry such person
so apprehended before justice of the peace,
who shall dispose of him according to laws
heretofore in force, and may further require
him to enter into recognizance to keep the
peace and good behavior" Tom Corwin and
+. T. Blair, who are announced to speak at
the convention, may have an opportunity to
test the grit of their friends in Virginia.
Year: 1860

JUDGE ALIENS NEW BLOCK, corner of Main and
Park streets, commands very handsome view of
Main street, and is appreciated as a business oca-
ton. Mr. s. E. Staples will in future occupy the
two stores the first floor for his wholesale produce
grocery, and commission business. He has stocked
his rooms with extensive assortment of goods in
his line.


Messrs. Tourtellot Peck, architects and builders
have an office in the rear of Judge Aliens in the
second story, readily accessible to all who desire
work in their line executed in the most credtable
manner.


The National Band have very pleasant quarters in
the third story.
Year: 1860

The HAYTI MINsTRELs make their first appear
ance in Worcester to night at Mechanics Hall, and
we do not doubt they will compare favorably with
any similar company that has visited this place
Good music. interspersed with plenty of the comic
element, will be given the occasion.
Year: 1860

THE COLLEGE REGATTA.-The committee repre-
senting the boat clubs of the various New England
colleges must very soon determine where to have
their annual boat And if the citizens OF Wor-
cester do not fail in public spirit the grand regatta
Will take place this year on Lake Quinsigamond.
The unequaled advantages of our beautiful lake are
appreciated by all the clubs who rowed on it last
seas on lis the racing ground preferred by them.
But, other cities are striving to the prize and
we caution our citizens not to be late in aiding
measures which shall secure it to u.s. The pleasant
memories of last years regatta must be potent to
influence men to act literally. The contest of the
college clubs, this year, will be one of unusual in
terest. Nearly all the New England colleges will
be represented, while Harvard, Yale, and Brown,
will send twice the number of they have entered
former occasions 1t remains for our citizens to
make common cause with those who will strive to
induce the various clubs to come here, and Lake
Quinsigamond will be the theater, this summer, of
the most brilliant regatta in the annals of college
boating in America.
Year: 1860

The PRINCE OF WALES has come and gone had he
remained longer in Worcester there doubt he would
have dned at SrURR TRIEsT's and esteemed himself
highly gratfed AT the entertainment Spur & Priest
are always equal to any emergency, and would have
done ample justice to the occasion They have tall times
at their saloon to-day terminating with a series of grand
chowders, &c, this evening.
Year: 1860

CLINToN.-Several citizens of Clinton felt a
distinct shock of an earthquake, Wednesday
morning Some of the unmarried men of the
Olympic ball club of Clinton have challenged
any number of citizens of that town, less
than twenty to a match game which we under
stand has been accepted, and the game will
be played next week.
Year: 1860

The ATLANTIC MONTHLY Tor November is
out, and may be obtained at the bookstores
to-day.


OYsrERs.-There are not many people who
do not like good oysters, although there may
be many who do not always make sure of get
ting the best Mr.. j. W. Utey, whose place
of business is on Foster street, near the depot,
has justly earned reputation for keeping none
but the best, and those who buy of him are
sure to be satisfied. New Haven oysters OF
the choicest quality are received by him every
day, and he keeps no others for sale, or for
any purpose. AT the present time, he is serv-
ing his customers with some of the finest to be
found in any market.
Year: 1860

THE DEAR CREATURES IN BIACK.-Young wild
ows are always blithe. They ever meet you with
q smile and fattering words Can any one tell
why? Young widows pay scrupulous attention
to dress. None know so we'll what colOrs, black
or otherwise, are best suited to their complexion
nor what freaks of millinery serve to heghtea the
beauty of their form. The knowledge of this
subject they will put in practice Does any one
know why? Young widows, if at first pleasant
gay and agreeable, through afectedness, becom
ing really so through habit. 1t is said that she
who marries a second time, is better wife tc
her second than to her first husband. Who car
give a reason? Young widows are the most
charming part of creation the envy Of one sex
and the beloved of the other. And why


Can any of our fair readers solve these prob
lens for us? We would like to hear from some
of them
Year: 1860

WHAT WOULD BE THE REsULT.-The New Or
leans Commercial Bulletin declares that breaking
up of the Union "would not only cause the ships
to rot at the levee, and bankruptcy and ruin to
follow in the train of disasters, but the real estate
OF New Orleans would not be worth twenty-five
cents on the dollar to what it now is cotton
would go down to such figure that it would
not pay to cultivate it, and the pail of general
stagnation, the wings of drcary dcsoatior
would rest upon the land torn by internal dis
sensions, and drenched in civil and fraterna
blood. Mexico is but faint picture of what ouI
condition would be upon gigantic SCALE"
Year: 1860

GoD has written on the flowers that sweeten
the alr-on the breeze that rocks the flowers
upon the stem-upon the rain drop that refresbes
the sprlg OF moss that lifts its head in the desert
upon its deep chambers, upon every pencilled
sheet that sleeps in the cavern of the Deep no
less than upon the mighty sun that warns and
cheers millions of creatures which live in its light
Upon all His works he has written" None veth
for himself"