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The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-26
WASHINGTON. Dec. ]

wrote, yesterday, of the current opinions per-
vang at Washington, in reference to the bill of
Mr.. Douglass, and upon The merits of the uues-
ton generally. i might have added that there
are some who still adhere to the opinion of Mr..
Webster, that the territory, with all its gold, is
hot worth our possession, and the opinion of 9TH
ers, also, that California will before many wears
have passed away, seek to be an independent
government.
There are some in the House who are in favor
OF admitting California as State but who will
not do so unless its Northern and Eastern bound.
aries are defined. Indeed, the question of bound.
airy, after the extravagant claims OF Texas to the
Rio Grande, and the war with Mexico involved
in this claim, is almost as sore a subject with
Northern men as the existence of slavery in tho
acquired territory.
l-wrote you OF some of the objections to Mr.
Douglasss bill. One have Just enumerated =
Another is found in the sinking OF the name New
Mexico, IN which there is population of seven
ty.fve thousand for that of California. where
there are not more than twenty five thousand
Another is found in the division OF the Judicial
Districts and In the functions given to these
Judges. These judges have conferred upon them
extra judicial duties,-the laying out of the ter
ritory into election districts for the election ot
seventy-ive delegates to Convention to form
State Constitution-the prescription of the time
pldce ana manner Oh elecuons--the limitation of
the age OF franchise to white male inhabitants of
the age OF twenty.one years and upwards, when
large portion OF the inhabitants are Christie
Indians-the conierrng of Executive as well as
Legislative duties upon Judges appointed by the
President-the fact that these appointments will
be made by President Polk, pledged in advance
to veto the Wilmot Proviso-all these are obiec-
lions which hear urged to the passage of the
bill at this time, and some of then are of that
practical weight which induces me TO believe
that nothing can come Of the ATTEMPT made to
pass the bill at the present session of Congress
sun the attempt will be made, and give rise TO
the debate OF the session, and for which MANY
are already prepared. The magnitude of this
question OF new territory may be in part appre
hehded Ia the TACT that what territory has been
acquired by the United States from Mexico ex.
ceeds five hundred and sixteen thousand souare
miles, or l7l,6OO more than the original area Of
the old thirteen States.
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ROUTE TO CALIFORNIA. A letter has been publish
ed in the New York Tribune, from the Consul of New
Granada in that city, in which he says that by his last
advces from Panama, there passengers mating
at that port or San Francisco and that should de-
mand exist at that port for conveyance for large nuns
Der of passengers San Francisco the neghborug sea
ports of Callao, Valparaiso Guaysqu and sundry 9th,
ers wouli undoubtedly supply any demand which there
may be- in addition to the facilities already existn g at
Panama.
This shows that the tales of great accumulation of
passengers at Panama unfounded and settles the
question, 10 the best route for those who wish to
reach California as expedously as possible. The New
York Tribune says that the cost from New York by
this route 10 San Francisco from $50 to $3.50 and
the saving IN time is about three months and in distance
at least ten thousand miles, compared with the sea
route around Cape Horn.
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C.. H. H

W case OF kidnapping occurred at New,York last
week. negro boy, whose name was Joseph Belt, who
was claimed as slave BY Mr. Lee of Frederick countv
Md, was seized in the street, by policeman and was
conveyed to Gravesend Beach, L. L. where vessel
was waiting a tan wind, was TO convey him South
VIII Of hapeas corpus brought him back New York,
ana ne was committed 10 the charge of the sheriff. On
Saturday he was brought before Judge Edmonds, and
Mr. Whiting asked his discharge, contending he was in
the custody OF his claimant but the judge requiring
return to the writ, which hot in readiness the case
was put off till two O'Clock.
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BAKE THE DoUGHFACEs. y


In the early part OF the Presidential Campaign when
asked what the Free Soil party proposed 10 do, we
answered. that they intended bake the DoMghfaces"
Now, ifany doubts that we have had a successful
bake refer him proceedings ofCongess on Thurs.
day, when the House OF Representatives solemnly de-
clared the traffic in slaves in the District of Columbia
Teproach the Nation" and instructed the proper
Committee to bring in bill TO put an end TO it Such
resolution the last session of this sell same Congress
would not have gotten forty votes The Dough>
faces are getting pretty well baked must see that
they are kept
The New York Tribune states that Mr. Gott the
mover the resolution uerynear being run out by the
Free Soil men, in his district the late election This
tells the story But for that fact there is no reason 10
believe that he would have taken the stand he now has
after being in Congress long as he has without max
ing any movement of the kind. But, he now knows
the will of the people, and that he must obey ii or lose
his political influence.
This shows US the importance of making every dem
onstrahon we can, in favor of Free Soil principles and
OF making it as strong possible. Remember this,
Electors ofNo and No. s. and do your duty, and your
whole duty on Monday next
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-26

Reflection for the Farmer. There never was
class OF people more blessed or prosperous than
the farmer of the United States now are. Their
crops are abundant, and readily command cash at
good prices, while every necessary of lie which
they wish to purchase, manufactured articles,
was never so good and never so cheap. Then
the facilities OF transportation and locomoton have
been greatly increased and improved, and this is
another source OF positive benefit to the farmers.
With these physical benefits. those of an intel
lectual and moral kind have kept rapid pace.
Books have been cheapened and multiplied in
calcuably. Schools, especially those OF higher
order, have increased-the churches and faithful
ministers abound. Do you think OF these as you
ought. Are you striving to take advantage of
them to improve your moral, intellectual and
physical condition TO a greater extent? Those
who act wisely will make the most OF these great
blessings eN cry hour; for they can not always ex.
pect them to be so abundant and besides to i'm.
prove them now is the best way TO continue them.
One certain means Of making improvement among
the farmers is what we have often heretofore re-
commended, the formation of clubs in each nelph-
borhood tor weekly evening meetings n winter.
1t is not necessary in these TO conine ourselves
TO agricultural discussions but such thing as have
a collateral bearing on agriculture of the country
may be prohtably introduced such as geology
and horticulture. Nor should we consider the
moral means OF improvement of the heart and
mind entirely out of place in these evening dis
cussions. But our homiiy must end--y4Da. .4ni,
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-26

CoLoRING WALLS. 1t is frequently desira
BILE to color the ceiling and walls of buildings and
for that purpose we advised of no better me-
thod than the one explained below
"Take good lime and slack it as usual. To
this add one and half pounds OF blue vitrol Dis
solve the crystals with boiling water.-When dis
solved, add one pound of glue, well dissolved"
"This should be prepared in glue pot, il pos
slble, to prevent its being burned or scorched.
when well mixed, the first coat may be put ON
horizontally, or IRON side TO side, the second coat
vertically; or up and down. Tn wall will thus
have impaired to it permanent, bright blue col.
or resembling the blue bottles seen in apothe
carries shops. By regarding strictly the fore
going rules, females can put on the coloring as
smoothly and as well as men,
We have seen walls this way which retained
their brilliancy and beauty for years.
The cost is trifing.-Hallo,oeH Gazette.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-26

STRINGY CABBAGEs.-The Boston Post has
the following joke OF shard case" who was ac
cusomed to coming late at night in corned''
state and take cold bite, which was USUALLY set
out for him by his kind and forgiving wife.
One night, beside the usual dish of cabbaqe
and pork, she left washbowl filled with cans
and starch. The lamp had long been exiting uish.
ed, when the staggering sot returned home, and
by mistake, when proceeding TO satisfy his hun.
ger,he stuck his FORK into the wrong dish. He
worked at his mouthful of caps for some time Inn,
being unable TO masticate them, he sung ont IN
his wife.
cold woman, where did you get your cabba.
ges: They are so stringy Icdnt eat them
"My gracious" replied the good lady, "it the
stupid fellow amt eat all my caps up that nut
IN starch over ntghtr'
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MR. EDlToR-How happens it that "our Noble Hud
son that "sauneh and uncompromlsihg friend Of the
Noh, that 'beiter free soil man than the free soil men
themselves'-how happens it, | ask rhat on the very
inst vote IN Congress, that gives chance to lest his free
soil principles, he and his colleague and voluntary
champion from the sixth district are found dodginp the
question refer 10 the on Palfreys request for
PERMISSION 10 bring in bill abolshng slavery in the
DISTRICT of COLUMBIA. Did tour own noble Hud>
son" then think that he had sra her be in the minority
with prncipes"l OF was he advised to this niece of
mastery Inactivity" by some of his lustrious and
Uery prudent friends
Wen did George Ashman advise the peop of the
North TO "ook TO heir Representatives.; and here in
the Fifth District trust this advice will be faitbf,rv
followed on Monday next the Free Solers have made
no binster during the Campaign teat Just closing but
SO much the more determined is their purpose 10 strife
a sure blow for FREEDOM, at the Ballot Box.
Let euery Free Soil Voter do his duty or Nrw
TEARS Morning, not doubling that every other one III
90 his, and we will make New Years Present TO Free
oom that shall be one of the brightest jewels in her
crown Yours for the cause of Humanity,
Worcester, Dec. 25, l849 C.HH
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-26

The PILGRIMS AT PANAMA. A letter in
TINS city states that the thousands OF adventurers
who are now congregated on the Isthmus, wait.
ing passage to San Francisco, are suffering great.
~ and have already been compelled TO XIII their
Jackasses and mules for food, and pay 800 week
for board. The next steam vessel does nat lesve
Panama till the 18th Of February. These new
crusaders will at last be compelled to take nos.
session Of and levy contributions upon the cities
Vi 'he isthmus. Albany Atios.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-26

CHLoRoFoRM CURE FOR CHOLERA. DR. James
I'M, resident surgeon al the Peckbam House Asylum
tEngand) states that he has tried choroform ia ton
cases OF malignant cholera with complete success six
OF The patients having perfectly recovered and four be-
ing nvaescent
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-26
VIRGINIA. GRrDDLE CAKES. A quart of
Indian meal

Indian meal.
Two large tablespoonfuls of wheat flour.
A beaped salt-spoon OF salt.
piece of fresh butter-about two ounces.
Four eggs.
A pint or more, OF milk.
Sift the Indian meal into large pan; mix with
ii the wheat -four; and add the salt-Warm the
milk ia small saucepan, but do not let ii come
to boil When it begins to simmer, take it of,
and put the butter into II, stirring 1t about till
well mixed. Then stir in the meal, a little at a
time, and let II cool while you are beat the eggs.
AS soon as they are beaten very light, add them
gradually TO the mixture, stirring the whole very
hard. II must be light. batter, and may require
more milk.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-26

BucKwHEAT CAKES. The gridde on which
CAKES are baked should neuer be touched tcith
grease. First, because it imparts rancid taste
to cakes. Secondly, il cooking stove be used.
1t nils the kitchen, ii not the whole house, with
smell OF burnt grease-to say nothing OF the
parade, and Boosting TO ones neighbors, by be-
trayng what we are to have for breakfast Wash
the griddle with hot soap suds; scour it well with
spoonful OF fine salt and coarse cloth. Il
will then be ready to receive the cakes. After
each cake is removed, the salt rubbing must be
repeated. II the first does not succeed try il
again, and you will ever after follow this advice
OF an old housekeeper. -Am. agrcuifursit.
EB'' Bishop Potter, speaking of the light French
novels, says they contain "the seeds OF robbery,
rape, arson and assassination -
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-26
SPIRITUAL REAUTY-

Under this title, in the Literary World, we find /
lowing exquisite little poem
That pale and shadowy beauty,
Ii hauntS my vision now
The genius radating
From the dazzling marble brow
The high aud sanity ferver,
The meek and child like faith
The trusting glance, which saveih-
More than mortal accent saith
They haunt me when the night-windS swell.
And ddyhght cannot break their spell
see the blue eye shining
Through the laShes as they fall,
An inward glory speaking
To inward lie of all
A ray that was llIum;ned
Al the far celestial light
And burns through mist and shadow,
beacon ever blight,
Serene, serapbc anu sublime,
And changeess as the flight of time.
A faint, transparent rose light
Is trembling on the cheek,
And lingering on the pale lip,
go" that seemed to speak
1t waivers like the taper
Dim at the forest shrine
When night winds whisper TO it
Ii breathes of the Divine,
With lis ethereal mystery,
Too fragile OF the earth to be.
Her grace is as shadow;
As undefnable--
Welded TO every motion thus,
And rarely beautiful.
UDtaughl and all unconscious,
Ii hath a voice to me
VIII CHI eioquently speaketh,
OF inward harmony
OF soul and sense together swayed-
TO the First Soul an off ring made
TIE pale and shadowy beauty
Il seemed an inward thing
A spiritual vision
chasl imagining;
Not all in form or feature
The fairy phantom dwelt;
But like the ar of heaven;
Was yet less seen than felt
presence the true heart 10 move
To praise, and prayer, and holy love.
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t well, for half an hour. Then cook on

These cakes are exceIent,an very convenient.
as they require neither eggs, milk, nor Yeast.
They may be baked as soon as mixed, or thew
may stand an hour or more Miss Leslie
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-26

u Prof GRAVES of New York, will lecture this
Tuesday evenings, in Warren Hall, on Physiology
and Entomology, commencing at l>2 and close with
public examination of heads Abundance free to adults
not children.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-26

SAD AFFAIR. Three children of VIM w. Snow, of
Bangor, Me- while sliding down hill during the recess
at school, fell INTO channel cut in the ice by the current
and drowned.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-26

% During the reign of Henry the Eighth, which
lasted thry-egh' years, no fewer than $4,000 persons
were executed being at the rate of 1894 per annum
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-26

% German vas oisoned by his wife in New
York She gave him arsenic in bowl of soup fol- his
SUPPER He died and she has absconded
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-26

u A lump of pure silver, weighing troo hundred and
eighty pounds was recently dug from the Korgsburg
mine, in Germany.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-26

u The famous Alien Passenger case is up be-
fore the Supreme Court of the United States. Among
the counsel III this case are Prescott Hall, Webster
Davis of Mass, Ashmun, John Van Buren,, Rufus
Choae &c.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-26

NJ VIII our friends in every town in the Fourth and
Fifth Districts send returns of their votes on Monday
night POSSIBLE and, where that cannot be done by the
first opportunity Tuesday morning. There is hardly
town from which there is the means irregular COM
munication with US every day.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-26

u A Brooklyn gentleman is having some three huns
dred frame houses built for exponatior to California
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10 No death has occurred in Piltsfeld, since Nov.
80.
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THEY HAVE DONE 1T!

Who What The Hutchinsons have given
Concert and sung their glorious anti slavery and
anh-war songs in Covington, KY, land were v arm.
ly applauded for them. Well, that Kentucky ia
human place, and as soon as slavery is abolish
ed there, it will be more humaner. Honor tn
the Kentuckians for their applaudng welcome to
the Free Soil, anti-war, liberty loving Hutchin.
sons Whata rebuke to the miserable, contemp
tible, sneaking, souless dough-taces 10 the Free
std0e states, who hiss them for singing the truth.
Honor to the people OF Covington
We copy the following from the Cincinnati
Globe
"The Hutchnsons gave concert in Covinpton
on Saturday evening. 1t was well attended bv
an audience who were liberal of applause. They
sung their anti-slavery anti-war songs there az
every where, and they were loudly applauded
for so doing. What does the Chronicle think nj
that Has 1t the manliness to admire the trne
consistency and uprightness OF these singers or
does he growl at them yet Over the river
where there are slaves, they can sing aginst SIa.
very, but here in this city, quite GOOD anti .eIa.
very city, the Chronicles Observation-Disclosures
we understand that previous to the concert sew
eral Shareholders came and wanted to know wbetb
er they intended to omit their anti slavery songo
and were informed that they did not so ,ntend
At the concert these men were Ioudest IN on
Piaud, ana when 1t was over, one of them rano
10 the troupe, and said that they could now coo
the olnerence between Northern doughfaces and
Southern gentlemen. In Cincinnati YOU sina
what you think, and the Chronicle abuses vo,, s
In Covngton you sing against the preiudices IF
the place, but we admire your independence
II you had not done so, we should have tbonabt
yousdoughfaces like the rest. 'e"'
~, Who does not admire this manly independence,
VINO would not despise them if they shruuk from
declaring mere what they have said elsewh re
What does the Chronicle think NJ ,bo ,,.. re
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meal. VI inulan
A pint OF cold water.
A teaspooniul OF saeratus or soda d;sso,.,.
a little warm water. ''''o''eu IN
a large tablespoonful Of beet.drippng, or lard
small pint and half OF warm water w.
OIL. three large pints Ia little more than ,hroo
PIn's) OF Indian meal into PAM add teasnoou
iu Oh salt, large tablespoonful OF lard Or n;oa
dripping OF roast beef tablespoonful Of sa,ara
tus or soda melted in little warm water. Masa
Il Il into soft dough with pint Of cold wa,an
men 'hln u to the consstence OF moderate bat.
u Yer Dy ADDING gradually, not quite pint and J
nan Vi warm water. When it is all mixed, beat
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WORCES T E R:

TUESDAY. DECEMBER, 90, 1913.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-06-08
Pimples, Sores, and Efap!iens upon the
FAR.

THERE'S nothing which disfigurc- person 80
much, as bad breaking out upon the face, sal
lownesa, &c, yet hundreds suffer il to remain
when one bottle Of Comstock's Sarsaparilla
would entirely remove them, rendering the face
smooth, and giving to the countcnnncc bloom
ing and youthful appearance. This superior
Extract has, thus far. met with unexan,ped sue
cess in oil diseases srising from impurities Of the
blood, 'ncfcnral affections, SC. It's effects are
certain and speedy. Loss Of appetite. costiyc-
ncss, and bilious affections arc very prevalent a,
this son Of the year, and there 10 no medicine
which enn equal the Sarsaparilln in curing these
complaints. Price 50 cents per bottle.
Prepared and sold by Comstock & Co, o. Sec
ond street, s, Louis, Mo.
Sold by A. SANDERS, Davenport and by Wiz.
NoRRrs, Rock Island.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-06-08

OrTen reasons Tor using Dr.. Bragg's Sugar
Coated Pills
LIST, Because they are highly pleasant and
agreeable to the taste.
Cd, Because they are composed Of purely sc-
pesable substances, and contain nothing the least
Injurious to the physical system.
Sd. Because their ingredients are so adnira-
bly, combined that they act like charm on oil
kinds Of fevers.
9th, Because ther are NATURES own prescrip-
sion, and &C, in perfec. harmony with her esiab-
lishcd laws.
5:h, Because every person who has used them
once will take no other medicine.
9th, Because they act upon tho vital or ans,
and are ways efficacious in producing healthy
sccreions, and nre full OF nervous energy :.
7th, Because they cleanse the blood from oil
impurities, and restore il to lie natural character
and circulation.
9th, Because they are approved oil, anu use"
in their practice. by many 1 the beas physicians
in the southern and western States.
9th. Because, il you make use Of his Tone
Pills for the cure Of the fever and aguc, YOU
have no need OF any other for it ciieciaaiy pre-.
vents a recurrence OF the disease.
10Th. Because tho are recommended TO- the
cure OF no disease bat those they are bios, GER
tain to cure; and because ninety other good rca
sons might be given why they should DO nsee
above nlI others which arc now recommended
TO the public.
GrScc DR.. Briggs Advertisement.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-06-08
The East India Hair Dyc,

l. warranted TO impart to the hair beautiful
Jetblnck, without either affecting It's softness OF
strength, and without staining or in any way in.
iuring the skin. 1t is perfectly innocent in lis
nature, and has no dclcicrious effects on the
health, as is aticsted by the ext ercnce Of those
in this city who have used it for long time, and
who still continue 10 use il. An apprehension
Of its possessing some injurious qualities, has
alone deferred thousands from using this vaiua-
bic composition, which so much beauties and
adorns personal appearance.
Comstock & Co, 90 Second street, St Louis,
Missouri, sole propretors.
Sold hv A. SANDERS, Davenport and by WM.
NORRIS, Rock Island.