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The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-08-16

IMPORTANT FROM NICARAGUA. The New York
Herald has letters from the city Of Grenada and Lake
Nicaragua TO the Sth Somaso, al the head OF four
thousand men had assaulted and destroyed by FIRE the
city of Nicaragua aud sacrificed the lives of the inha
itants. The property destroyed amounted TO two m>
liens of dollars.
Munos had gathered force Of $50 men, for the tur>
pose OF meeting Somaso and giving battle A battle
was expected TO come off on that day. Ii was thought
that Munos would he successful.
COMPARISON OF TAXES We gave last week
statement of the rates of taxation in this civ.
Compared with some other towns, we stand as
follows: @ |
Worcester $675 per &I0OO
Springfield $50 &c a"
We fear that our is the highest ak, pro alta. in
the State OF Massachusetts, .Fois
We understand that there are other towns in
the State where the rate Of taxation is bioLer
than in Worcester. II is thought by manv that
the Taylor friends OF the Egis should be the last
to make any complaint; inasmuch as thew had
the city government in their hands, the last wear.
and made the contracts for several OF the heav.
lest items of extraordinary expenditure of The
present year. Year before last the town wa.
taxed $4,000; last year but $47 900. II there
was necessity Tor tax OF $53, 900 in ls47.
there would seem to have been necessity also
for as heavy tax as that in 1913. The taxes for
the two years l548 and I840 amount 10 1920. O00.
Had 100000 been assessed fin Is4s. the same
sum would have been sufficient for 1919. n nav
be thought volunteer service for us 10 make
this exposition in defence OF the present CITY adj
ministration but all parties should have the vim
dication to which they are justly entitled.
e--,as Palladium
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DISSOLiUITIOM.
Salesman Wanted.
Dread Institute.

THE FALL TERN commences Sept 5th,
Il Aug l6 wd ELI THAYER.
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THE UNION.

tors, and claims that ths laD must be obsyed But every
senator Is sworn 70 support the constitution Of Ohic and
the legislature must look alone 20 the consultation a III
guide IN his legislative action The democratic
believe INST the constitution requires that senator must
conafits from which he enile him the
Senate; and that law permitting senator 70 be elected
by a q ss.~ty Y contrary 70 the express p.Sssloas
majority Of The votes poled in bis county and Is therefore
Such being the Conscientious opinions Of democratic
tors do not how they could have acted differently
from what they have done and for their conduct they
only answerabe TO their own conscences, their country
and their God.
Such the position of democratic senators and they
for sustaining the eonssion as the supreme law Of the
State while the wings stand upon aC which is not
laVa fraudulent enactment void in all Its bearings, and
binding upon neither the conscences nor judgments of
mankind And We appeal TO every member Of the iegisla
re. TO citizens OF the western reserve, OF the northwest of
ee se from being ander oot and
torn pieces by whose ssh UH Is the only limit
their thirst for power.
It may be necessary here to inquire, for moment
why, alter rebukes from the people, the majority
In the House OF Representatives, and the court wing
tors stand out and prevent an organizations The secret IL
revising the fundamental law Of the State and securing
themselves large portion Of the power now delegated
render poweri Never! But In Ohio the powerful inter
In all governments opposed TO organization The
stupendons banking Interest," which is under wing rule
would be in danger Il be voice Of he sovereign people
could be heard in correcting their manifold abuses Be-
zaon Of the Senate the State officers investigation
into their conduct They not ready 0ng to gpe
of their aeOardshp Suspicion Of gross neglect
all Of them, and believe, If the veil could be removed
which hides their deeds from public scrutiny, such
alarm indignant but confding people, and
speedy overthrow OF those now In power.
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love Of order and its sesacrifcing patriotism II was
result which they could not avoid although they tried
hard to avoid it, They sought to impose Speaker
upon the House. who. in the event Of his election,
would have represented only minority Of the body
over which he was called to preside. and minor.
ity Of the people. Having been defeated in their
real purpose i requires all the arrogance and erontery
OF conservatism to come forward before the face Of the
nation and claim il as concession voluntarily made for
the good Of the country
We concede. however, that after the federalss Of the
House Were defeated, they behaved with paiseworhy
dignity and propristy. They maniuly came forward.
acknowledged themselves beaten. and confirmed by res
oluon offered by one Of themselves the choice Of the
democracy.
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.
FROM our s.laMsrs Cerr.spsaasns.
BALrnonE. Dec. 2s-s p. m

tx BALrnoRx. Dec 2s-S ,. m.
Rstsm Of Co..fsrJsifw syysf-
sd-cass Of arrival 81
hs sisama--I The ma, kefs, &C.
Baltimore gold hunters, and although as active
business here, they bring quite lnavorable report
Of their abroad. Not that have Yet met has
brought back sufficient pay his expenses Of
the loss Of time They however, satisfied with their
Trip and regret that they have paid much 70 SOC
the "California elephant"
man, named Frederick Heiss was arrested In this city
yesterday charged with robbng Mr. Merrill; and, on
searching his dwelling. dies for the
lett quarter and half dollars and quantity of the base me-
tai were found, with general Of burglars tools
Colonel Kane collector of this port received anony-
nous letter. yesterday post marked Baltimore Dec o. en-
closing w. said, by the writer, be duties on SONS
goods imported some time since, for domestic The
money has been placed 10 the credit OF United Satcs
and will help to supply that "de6ci spoken Of By Mr.
Meredith.
letter from New York states tina. the Hungarian refu
gees preparing to start for the South in few DAYS
public reception given them the governors room
yesterday, and Uhaz made very address, eulo-
giving the United States and deporng sad late or Hun
gary bFse
We have just received ding of the arrival Of the steamer
Cambria at Halifax, and the is coming over
the Cotton and breadsus have advanced but the
political news is said to be Of little consequence.
The MARKETs.--In the Baltimore Market this morning
there sales OF 800 bbs Howard -four 81 02l
and Of 800 bbs "a 6S which price the market closed
The sales OF City Mills during the week will foot up 1000
bbls 81 TO- Sales OF City Mills meal At g. and az
country at W TO- The supply OF wheat has been large
and the prices have undergone change We quote the
sales for the week SO IO2 cents for good 10 strictly
prime red los l0S CENTS for white and ITO ll6 GENTS
for family -four white. The maket has continued snco
last without any material alteration The receipts
have been fair and sales IS 46 CENTS white and IS
81 for yellow AT the close Of the the highest
figures can be obtained.
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Product Of the California Mines.

The arrival Of every steamer brings additional evidence
Of the wealth Of the gold mines Of California Already
several millions in value of the precious metal have been
received in this country, and probably much more has
gone other Countries and these results obtained
from the rudest and most wasteul working Of the mines
When the mines wrought with system and care. and
with the best aids which science and invention afford,
the yield from them will be vastly increased Perhaps
Mr. Webster has changed his opinion with regard to the
value Of California. He may think the acquisition
Of more value than single dollar These remarks have
been suggested by the following account Of the remances
OF gold dust from California, by the steamer Empire City.
recently arrived at New York The value of gold dust
brought by that vessel is estimated at five hundred thou
sand dollars the principal portion Of which sent
tha f,llo 5g
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The Arehduke John's reply.


Mr. AMBASSADOR In receiving from your hands the
Of recall which terminate your mission the central
power ofGermany, gives pleasure the
good understanding which, founded upon mutual and per.
interests has especially characterized relations
existing between the government Of the United States and
that which has been placed under my charge
by the win Of the princes and people Of all Germany
accept with gratitude the wishes you express for the
success and well being Of my country. It's interests as well
It's origin bind to own, which advances towards
its high destiny accompanied by desires Tor its
constantly increasing prosperity.
cannot you depart sir, without expressing my heart.
felt and entire satisfaction with the faithful Iecous and
kind in which, oil occasions and In all places
you have discharged the duties of your near my
person and government
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Lyman D. Stckney, esq, OF Indiana; j. Scott Rich.
man, esq, OF Iowa; L. Luman Sherwood, esq, of New
York, were admitted attorneys and councillors Of this
court. A
No. PAT Andrew. Irwin. appellant, vs. William S.
Parkam q al on appeal from the circuit court Of the
United States for Louisiana On the motion of General
Henderson, This appeal s dockeed and dismissed with
costs.
No IS. The United States. plaintiff in error u.s. Mexican
Buchanan The argument Of this cause was continued by
Mr. Gillet Tor the plaintiff in error and by Mt Wharton
and Mr.. Dallas for the defendant in error
Adjourned until Monday, ii O'Clock, a. m.
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Our readers will find in advertising columns the
advertisement Of Mr. Pratt extensive dealer in books
who has, for the last ten years, made annual visits to
this city with large ASSIGNMENTS Of standard books, which
he has sold at very reasonable prices both at public and
private sale He will sell on this and several evenings
next week. public sale, at the auction Of Martin
Co., near the corner OF 9TH street and Pennsylvania
avenue. We have examined his stocks, and made ex-
ensiye purchases his former visits to this city He
has now on hand large assortment Of valuable books,
obtained at low prices, and which he will doubtless
dispose Of much cheaper rates than they be bought
elsewhere. We advise all who wish to make additions
to their Libraries TO patronize his sales.
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BALrrnoEr. Dsc. %, lsle.


Advanee in Cofton-Fnmaess in Breadstufs -Improvs.
ment in Ameriean stocks, &C.
The following despatch reached us last evening from
our correspondent at Halifax
HALIFAX. Dec 2s-ipn
The steamer Cambria arrived here this morning. bring
ing dates from Liverpool to the 18th inst She brings
eighy-two passengers. tt
ESoLAsp-Commercia affairs in England continue
quiet and steady II is thought that Parliament will meat
about the middle OF January. Another expedition IL
about being fitted out for Behring's straits in search Of
Sir John Franklin A reduction is announced in the
rates of discount by banks OF from to "A per cent 10
the precursor of in Consos to be paid whsn the
Of stock proposition TO accept reduced rates Of interest,"
which whl save to the country several millions.
INDIA AND CHISA-Another mail had arrived from
Bombay with dates to the ID of November. and from Cal
cua TO the oath Of October The whole Of India IVES
quite peaceabe All the rebelous Sikh chiefs had been
captured
ket has been animated but prices have advanced
most descriptions Id with but slight disposition bold,
for Il but two days previously % the sailing Of
The sales Of cotton for the weeks thry.two
stock on hand was $1,000 bales, Of which 2llooo wsrs
American, against Oo6 ofwhch 2 900 American.
The accounts from Manchester and the manufacturing
district; hs are not a9:as.iss,G Of oo, ~, u.,.,a
and Mobile, ga I'D; fair Orleans. sid 3d., mddlns
BRrApsrurrs-The corn market is Amer. with assdy
and moderate demand Several parcel. o. ,, ,nasn oo%
vanced Is ID with disposition SELL White 10
worth 2ss. a ses.; yellow, 2ss. u.s. Cd.
Flour Is In good demand. Superne American H. Cd
2is for western, Baltimore and PhadeIphia ~. 3D.;
Ohio 25s.
Wheat has been selling at g. 3d. &c. Cd, with rather
inquiry. Corn meal l4s. 5t
American provisions In rather better demand and
a n' eastern DO sna 'Ss WESTERN do Is: IS
Beef IL dull and without change. .
Cheese is Ia fair request with considerabe sales a. s
a 35s. for fine. .
Lard has slightly advanced, with sales a. Sss 81.
American tailow has advanced Sd. Sales At 31s. 3D. b
36s
Freights TO New York firm
Woor-There Is considerable activity In the wool trade.
The stock light and prices firm at an advance Of
I'd .,.tg. -, III .
no alteration In prices, and holders are Arm.
Iron Is quiet and firm. Lead has advanced.
MONEY MARKET.-Thc stock Of bullion In the Bank Of
England has Increased GIG, 100000 Consos
quoted at e6i 96i American stocks have improved very
little.
The political news is Of striking importance.
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the following persons
The British Minister.

Sir Henry Lytton Bulwer was presented to the Pres
dent by the Secretary of State, on Monday last in his
capacity envoy extraordinary and minister penipo-
Tertiary OF Great Britain Mr. Bulwer after delivering
his letter of credence made the subjoined remarks
SIR. need say that il gives the sinceres graf-
cation be the bearer of the credentials which have
had the honor OF placing in your hands
Permit me to say, that in coming to your country. do
not feel that come foreigner foreign land Our
nations speak the same language, spring the same
race, and seem especially inrus'ed by Providence with
.as ssme glorie,ns task q issrstng the
two great divisions Of the world. -
have entire confidence, sir, that govern
ments will act with the most perfect concord In carrying
this great design and, for my part ignedy
assure you that could not have duty congenial to
my feelings than thai Of cuvang the most intimate and
friendly relations between the Queen, my sovereign and
that republic OF which you the worthy and distin
guished President
To which the President replied in the following terms
SIRi much pleased receive from your hands the
letter Of her Majesty sovereign, which accreds
the envoy extraordinary and minister plenipoenry Of
Great Britain the OF the United States
and cordially welcome you, In that high character,
friend
Beyond the identity Of origin language, and duties so
appropriately aludedt by connecting
i've countries there much, sir In their present relations
calc ulated mpBr unusual interest your mission.
That the best plans for extending the blessings OF peace
commerce, aud civilization, may be executed by
feet concord, is my wish and the confidence
you have expressed that the nations will in
and harmony in all wise and wedirected efforts for the
plishment OF such Objects 10 accepted by In the
cordial and sincere spirit in which has been proposed by
you
hope sir that your residence in this country may prove
agreeable you personally, YOU have given good
for believi that IL will be honorable and advan-
tageous both TO Great Britain and America.
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BAyrE's voYAaE TO EURorE.-We would remind our
readers that there will be exhibitions Of this great Pan
to-day 4 o'clock in the afternoon and at "A o'clock
in the evening Odd Fellows Hall is filed to Overlooking
by the very elite of city, who testify the truhfalness
and beauty Of this splendid picture. We requested
that the afternoon exhibitions win In future com.
MANGA 4 a o,cock
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..s,. is authorized 70 receive Advertisements for
Va. YORK philadelphia, and Boston, and receipt foI
al for the same.
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This has the fashionable for nights past The
ladies' very provide
for the fstheess They offer patrons great variety
cIes pleasing eye agreeable palate
greatest objects Of festival exhibition Of
sy embracing FIVE Hungarian BEN, Dembin
kiapka, and Guyonarnnrcd magnificent mosaic, by Dr.
Nsphegyi, and before exhibited In country
The Festival win open every evening Except
day. h Tuesday next taseuy
rated the abcs loaded with confectionery and
substantial catabIes hc everything up b,
the fair hands Of Natures fsres daughters We read
ers 10 give the festival least call for agree
able means Of willing hour, than In thus aiding ladies
pious work Of charity.
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NEW LACE cAPBs.-we win open this morning. consisn
rival, per steamer Hermann.
The ladies invited inspect em they disposed
Dec as-suf CLXcErT, NEWTON. MAY, q co,
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rELEoRArHIo nnronrs ron ran UNION.
Condition Of he Morthern Market,

= " :
New Yoak. December 27-6, p. Stocks about the
ILL., Pennsylvania 5 son Money market without change.
with large quantity paper offering Exchange on Lon-
don, l072 1881 Flour firm but active sales Of com.
mon State at 81 $5 Genesee, IS S7t % 664 south
ern, 80 l2a $5 8li Rye four ~ 6h Corn meal, %.
Not much doing in wheat; Genesee held la l26
Rye go cents Corn in demand and prices firm sales
5S SO for mixed, and SO 60 cents for yellow. Oats
unsettled $ll rs $40; prime, S8 rs. Lard 81
cents Groceries quiet Coffee firm sales Of lava II -
There is not much doing in cotton; prices. however,
very firm at the late advance Whiskey, 26l ~ cents.
much changenew loan Of 1868, I'LL Psnnsylvsnfs 81
500 Flour quiet, with small sales tor export ut 81 67A
though some holders ask Rye -four ~ SIT Corn
mea W ~ Wheat IN some demand at los los cents
for red and Ill for white Rye parcel
been sold to arrive at 81 Corn frmsaes Of new
white at 81 cents and yellow 81 cents Oats ~ IS
Provisions without change-mess pork &lz, and prime
90 81 80. Lard 81 all cents No change In groceries.
Cotton firmransactions limed with small stock Whis-
key, ~ a 27t cents.
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cARUs1,s sALooN-Sew xs.r.. soar.s.

CARUsI inform his friends pupis pub
L. that his fashionable soee will be held The saloon
Tuesday evening, January I, 1850.
The latest and approved wzes Poss Rsdss, and other
dances, will be introduced on this occasion. a4M
The Saloon win be spenddy Illuminated with sss, and highly
namented. q1s Fs1
send their place ofrdence 70 Mr. Caus
Al the Saloon.
had bs principal Hotels and Bookosss and
the door Of the Saloon. Dec ~
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STEAM oAsALs.-An experiment has been successfully
tried the Chesapeake and Ohio canal with
sell gentleman named Blasdel has invented form OF
a wheel, and applied II, that swell Of the water
wash ofihe banks Is created The boat propelled
the rate OF one mile in seventeen minutes.
(U. s. Gasefte.
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ay-The Rev. WIN. Collier will (Provfdence p>s1nit
ne5 preach subject Millennium sabbef
at II O'Clock Methodist Protestant Church. On street.
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Y style AZ TAYLOR MAURYS
Dec. o. Bookstore, near 9Th street.
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DREADFUL sHIPwREck.-Ehe schooner Ellen Ssdgwick,
Capt. Beaston, of Newark N. J., bound from Richmond
with coal, for the Brooklyn Gas Company, wrecked
In the Of Saturday last Great Egg Harbor, and
all hands board pershed except the mate, who, when
the vessel went down. succeeded In ashng himself
Of the mssts which few feet above the water, and
thus remained several hours, when he taken of.
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M The Annual Charity SERMON IN % ne IaAsss'
Relief Society," viii be preached Peters Church. Capso
Him. morning II O'Clock, by The Rev Mr. Lynch,
Is. Dec -
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Express Office Burned.

BUFFALo Dec. IA fire broke out yesterday morning
about three o'clock in the building occupied BY Livngscn
their books and other effects. The whole building was
consumed The origin Of the e has not been ascerainsd
difficulty in keeping their hose supplied with water without
freezing. &N M
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De.truetior Of a Hool Factory.

HoNEspALE, Pa Dec. 1.-THE wool factory situased
abou. mile from this place, and owned BY Mr. Brdsale,
took fire while all the hands breakfast this
ing and burned ground The machinery and wool
will prove total loss. The damage 10 estimated be
between $4,000 and 86,0OO which there was no In
surance.
BALrIMoRE, Dec. q, l6l0
Tho North American has charged Prosper
M Wetmore, the navy agent az New York. defanssr
the OF half million Of dollars Mr.. Wesmose pub
i.hes cord in the city papers, and says his accounts are
still open for adjustment and baans e ospss IA
gouowmsnt UiH be promptly paid. -
The steamers news caused frmness In breadsfuns
Cotton firm, but prices as before steamer.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-08-25
Great Farm.

The United States Patent Office Report
says, zone of the greatest dairies in our
country is that of Col. Meacham, Of Pull
ask, New York. His farm consists OF one
thousand acres, lie keeps one hundred
head of cattle, ninety-seven cows. In one
year he made thirty thousand pounds OF
cheese, twenty thousand of which sold at
one time in New York, for from SIX and a
half to seven cents per pound. He feeds
lis cows mostly on hay and carrots; Of the
latter be raises two thousand bushels, and
gives each cow half bushel per day. And
besides the benefit derived from his grass
for his stock, he gathers not less than three
hundred bushels of grass seed.
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TEWELRY. and Silver Ware. Good SR
u goods at low prices the order OF the EIA
day. This principle is iully adopted at et.aG
Philadelphia,
lie Huray, fine Gold and Silver Watches, low
er than ever offered at wholesale and retail.
No. az, North Second street, above Arch,
The stock consists in part Of gold and silver le.
vers lapines and Quarter Watches; Jewelry Q
the newest and most fashionable patterns.
Silver Spoons, Particular attention paid to
these articles, the quality Of which IS NO, / and
workmanship ditto. The establishment Of lie fIu-
ray, has been well known for 40 years in second
street, and has made character which needs no
putting Silver teaspoons, as low as "a, so per
sel--can be made for less j! wished.
Watch Glasses-plain, 10 CTS patent, 10; Lu-
nctte, % cts; other articles in proportion.
Remember, you can buy here below any pub
lisbed list of prices in this city or Now-Ymk.
Watch repairing particularly attended to, and
warranted to give satisfaction.
N. B.-Old Gold and Silver bought for cash
taken in exchange at don't forget the Not .C72
North Second street, above Arch, IhIlqdolphia.
March "a, '40.-tm.'