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LAURA BRIDGMAN,

Under the direction of DR.. S. G. Howe, the noble
Institution denoniinated the "Perkins Institute and
Massachusetts Asylum for the Blind has gone
through another year of success and prosperity and
has made its annual report to the public.
Forty-three pages of. this pamphlet are devoted,
as usual, to the wonderful and anomalous case of
Laura Bridgman We feel strong temptation to
copy very largely from this part Of the Report
When upon this theme,. DE-. Howe grows eloquent
with an .eloquence above that which men usually
mean by that word. Not to speak rreverently, this
poor deaf, dumb and blind girl stands to her indie
fatgable teacher almost in the relation of creature
to creator. He made for her enlightenment pro-
cess which was never before dreamed of, for never
before had the occasion for been known to exist
The ''arbitrary language which he taught her to
comprehend, and so provided for her key with
which to unlock the storehouse of religious and in
tellecual knowledge, to her, to use his Ian
guage, sa thread by which her mind could be guid-
ed out into the light; she has, he says exultngy,
SHIELD on to it firmly, and followed eagerly, and
come out into world which has been to her one of
JOY and gladness by the general welcome with which
she has been greeted We cannot resist making
this touching extract:
ssHer progress has been curious and an interest
ing spectacle. She has come into human society
with sort of trumphal march; her course has been
a perpetual ovation. Thousands have been watch
ing her with eager eyes, and applanding each sue
ccssustep, while she, all unconscious of their gaze
holding on to the slender thread and feeling her way
along, has advanced with faith and courage towards
those who awaited her with trembling hope. Moth
ing shows more than her case the importance which
despite their useless waste of human life and human
capacity, men really attach to a human SOUL They
owe to her something for furnishing an opportunity
for showing how much of goodness there is in them
for surely the way in which she has been regarded
Is credtable 10 humanity. Perhaps there are not
three living women whose names are more widely
known than hers; and there is not one who has ex-
cited so much sympathy and interest. There are
thousands of women in the world who are striving
to attract its notice and gain its admiration, some
by the natural magic of beauty and grace, some by
the high nobility of TALENT some by the lower nobil-
ity of rank and title, some by the vulgar show of
wealth; but none of them has done it so effecually
as ibis poor blind deaf, and dumb GIRL by the silent
show Of her misfortunes and her successful efforts to
| surmount them.'' ~ .5a es
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ANOTHER PLoT. The following letter from the
Washington correspondent of the New York Jour
nal Of Commerce. who, whatever else may be said
of him, Is usually well-informed, --fore-shadows
another buccaneering expedition in the Western Ar
ehipelago
WASHINGTON, Friday June IA.
The United States have become, through the
force OF circumstances, the arber of the future des-
tiny of Cuba and of ST. Domingo. The condition of
the latter Island, two thirds of it now under the
control of the Spanish population and the other third
constituting the Haytien Government, and the re-
lentess warfare carried on between the two commu-
nlties-is now such, that the Government of the
United States-by interference-must decide the fu-
ture political condition of the Island
flour people be suffered to take any part in the
conflict, it will be on the side of the European race,
and against the black government. There is every
reason to believe, that something is going on in ref
erence to this matters and that an an expedition from
the United States will, at distant day, strengthen
the resources of the Dominicans What this Gov
ernmentis to do, In the event that the Island should
be brought under the subsection either of Spain, or
OF American adventurers, will become serious qnes-
ton.
| do not suppose that the U. S. will undertake to
bully the black Emperor, Faustin 1st-though some
tendency that way may have been supposed to ex-
list. But if, by resources which may, by our citi-
zens be furnished to the Domincans, they shall sub
ject the blacks to their dominion, and perhaps to do
nestle slavery; and if the American and Spanish
masters of the island ask for annexation to the Union
and for Territorial or Colonial Government, or for
protection against Spain or France, or England-or
all three-it will create new and dark looking
queson-and it will arise In time to take the place
of the present slavery conflict in Congress- should it
be fortunately settled.
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Miss Sarah Wright has continued to devote her
self entirely to Laura for years. by day and by night
IN sickness and in health, in Joy and in sorrow with
the same zeal, patience and discretion, as for long
years before. OF her DIR. Howe speaks in the mosl
glowing terms of praise. Laura writes and keeps a
diary, some extracts from which are given. She is
fond of exercise, walks four or FIVE miles day,
leads very uniform life, sleeps lightly, and wakes
early. She is neat, tidy, dresses herself sews, eats
with knife, fork and spoon, without help; studies
algebra, geography and history; is very fond Of
works of fancy, and is Just now enjoying "The
Neighbors,' which Miss Wright is reading to her,
Fond of dress, she cannot bear anything gaudy odd
or IN bad taste. Her conversation is by contact
She ascertalns what is said to her by feeling the
hand that makes the signs, and then replies in the
same way, or by certain vocal sounds, approaching
to articulation She is fond of shopping is ex-
pert at examining patterns, and making bargains
she gossips with her friend about every day trihes
she will always take hold and feel Of new caps and
bonnets, dress, or ornament, worn by her visitors
and iondles children and handles the baby She re-
celves all with an earnest wecome and busies her
self equally for all in getting their seats and placing
them at their ease. She retires to bed at nine
though DR.. Howe tells us she never seems sleepy
but is wide awake, bright and cheerful to the last
She IS very fond of fun and rolic. She seems fond
of life, and often in the fnness of her heart, she
exclaims 81 am SO glad Ihaue been created'' She
is never censorious unkind in remaIking upon the
faults of Others She is not in the least selfish nor
inconsiderate of others. Laura's sympathy. -
says DR.. Howe, is ever ready to flow for those who
are afflicted. She lately wrote, of her own accord
the following letter to lady who had lost an only
child; os
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Mr. CAY AND THE CoMpkomtsE.- Wash
y sngfon, Wednesday, June 49, Mr. Claly is evident
ly worn ont and dsprited this evening. He confess
es himself discouraged to the passage Of the ON
eiibus Bill, from the ceaseess amendments and end
less discussions to which il is subjected. -1ri6unc
DEsrRUcrIvE FIRE MILWAUKEE,. Onthe
14th last a fire occurred at Milwaukie, wisconsin,
N which destroyed the Ealeratas factory of f. d. Hdl-
ton, the Saloon Of Mr. Beldeh, and the stores of
Plankinton g. Durbin, and Tilos. Il. Raddis. The
loss Of Mr. Holton was about $4,000, on which there
WAS no insurance. The others were partially IN
sured.
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''My Dear Mrs L.-s'I was very much surprised
to hear of the decease of your darling last Tuesday
hoped that she will recover soon TRUST that your
little Mary is much happier at her new home than
she was on the earth. am very positive that God,
and his beloved Son Christ, will educate your child
much better than men could in this world. can
scarcely realize that the school so excessively beau
tiful In heaven can sympathze with you in your
greatest afillction. cannot help thinking of your
trouble and little Mary's illness, know very GER
tanly that God will promote her happiness for ever
loved her very dearly, ss if she were my own
daughter. shall miss her very much every time
come to see you, j send my best love to YOU and
kiss 8 i am very sad for You.
~ posse bIa Yours &c aus fsI R,,
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TheTmOmeters..

inH assortment of Thermometers lust received N
~ " W LANDS and sold and warranted for the low
- ~ Seh's' cod 3D.
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Alpaca UrnhrelInS

1NAPUNOdN UEHHWFtEIUS
THE
"or' UmoreiIa and ParasOI Manufactorv
No. EXCHANGE STREET
II He subscriber has just finished some of tho b
umbrellas, and would invite the attention Of tbe c;ti,en
OF worcester, TO call and examine them. They are ,a
cost only half the price. M6opS l' ana
Exchange St. opposite the Central Hotel
NIB. The Aiapacca Umbrellas also make lhS
u sun Umbrella also good assortment Scotch gTsn
of all colors. diff ''n uiignalns
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were had IN the Connecticut Legislature, Wednes-
:. day. without efectng choice. as follows = A
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Tyne THE CAROTID ARTERY A correspon-
dent of the Lowell Courier, in letter respecting the
late DR. Fwtchel of Keene, claims for him the hon
or having performed theact oftying the carotid ar
terry some months before Sir Ashley Cooper, the great
English physician, ventured upon it. ''Those who
have read the interesting Memoirs Of Sir Ashley,
will remember the imposing circumstances under
which the operation was performed-the minute pre-
partitions and the skilful surgical assistants whom he
called in TO aid him. And after all the patient died
DIR TwitchelI, having dressed abnd pistol wound in
the neck Of young man in Sharon, N. II !, before
leaving the place. was told thar it was bleeding bad
ly. He Knew instantly that the blood came from
the carotid artery, and that there was but one thing
TO be done With no other assistant than coarse
uneducated woman, he dissected round the artery,
and tied itwh piece Of unbleached linen thread.
The young man recovered. DIR Twitchell had pre-
sously tried the experlment animals with success
That's aVery .Lsleely.saA man was bro't up BY
a farmer and accused of stealing some ducks The
farmer said be should know them anywhere, and
went on to describe their peculiarly. Why said
the council for the prisoner, 'they can'tbe such
veryrare breed--i have some very near like theln
nmy yard.aa 'That'sSery likely sir, said the far
mer; these are not the only ducks of the sort have
had stolen lately
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WE ARE WONDERFIuIY Made WYE

w Il ANE WUNDERF ULLY MADE.-When
Is known that each human being throws several pounds
o. me refuse OF animal matter eye day, through tie pores
OF e sk the conditions undersgioh these faculties
placed, become subjects for serious consideration The
pest arcee suited TO mpart health and vigor the whole
outward SYSTEM are Bogles Hyperion Fluid for the hair
ebeaona, for removing and eruptions of the skim
and "Amole," for shaving This last is most delicious
arce and leaves the face smooth piece ofsatin and
an OF them operate to perfy the sknand protect against
the Influences of change in the climate TO be had of VIM
Boyle, 277 Washington Street
For sale in Worcester by D. Scott, Jr& Co., L. T. Lazell
ana M b. Green. eod3tWlt25
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0N Thomas St.. GOLD CHAIN and PENCIL, The
June 81. ~ at this olhce.
- d
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CoNvIcTIoN OF CoUNTERFETERs. The trial
Of wm warburton, alias Bristol Bill, and VIM.
Meadows, for counerfeiting, at Danve, Vt. has re-
suited in their conviction The prisoners counsel gave
notice of bill Of exceptions.
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FIRE AT BRIMFIELD. VIM. M. Wards Tannery
at Brim6eld, was consumed by fire Wednesday morn
ing. He was insured for s., 400.
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Laura has not been indoctrinated into any partic-
uiar creed or form Of religious belief, vet has she
faith in God and ove,the 'slove which casteth out
fear" She often says, with Joyous and loving
look, Sour Father gives US all these thngs,', Dr.
Howe's reflections upon the upward progress of her
mind, as it gradually received enlightenment, until
It reached God, are exceedingly striking and full Of
deep interest. His suggestions, too, for her future
support are worthy Of particular consideration. We
like the independence and planness of speech of
this, the closing paragraph Of his admirable report
s"Perhaps, by a little effort on the part of her
friends, money enough might be raised to buy for
her life-annuity, which would place her beyond
the reach of pecuniary want, and secure to her the
attendance and companionship of some young lady,
who could be to her what Miss Wright has SO long
been. Laura will do what she can, diligently and
cheerfully, to perform those duties and labors of
life, of which every conscientious person should dis
charge his proper share. She asks Of no one to do
for her what she do for herself She wishes no
one to be her mental or servant. She has already
done some service in her day and generation, by
setting forth in her department under her sore ac-
tons, the native dignity of the human character
She has shown in what degree the spirtls depend
ent upon the senses for its manifestation and enoy
ment. She has shown how little the Fictitious and
arbitrary distinctions Of life are necessary to happi-
ness. She is however, utterly dependent upon hui
man sympathy and aid for the continuance of her
happiness, and even for her Lille. She can appeal
only as she has done, by the mute exhibition of her
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FOURTH OF July The Committee of Arrange
mens tor celebrating the Fourth Of July, will meet
the Police Court Room, this erelag at O'Clock, to
hear reports from subcommittee
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% The Western Railroads net earnings for the
past six months have been $4,000 more than for the
corresponding six months last year. The semi-annua
dividend Of per cent. is payable LIST July.
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e9 ~ T. w. Bancroft will sell the Grass on the
Common, at Auction tomorrow. See advertisement.
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LITTELL's LIVING AGE. The number Of this pop
ular periodical for this week completes volume twenty
FIVE and favorable opportunity is now offered for sub
scribing. gl
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Mrs. Sarah r. Parmentey'

REluhNS thanks to the Ladies' Of Worcester or ns, g.
~ svrs ana respectfully soics share of their nairnna~
,e present seasonas she is now prepared to Rens osd
we straw Dohnets and Genemen's Hats DnEssnaW
Sn naseIped 10 es her House CHANDLER STPEET
+NA w lsn d2aWgw
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hushton, Clark & Co.'S. Genuine medicine,
COD LIVER OIL

FRESH lot OF the above, this day received and for soil,
o1 wnoiesale and retail by L. T. LAZELI Drupest '1''
Jzl 9wisdw POI Main ST., doors north Am Hon,ss
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Curiors Fscr FOR rHE Faculty.. by our last
file of European papers, we perceive In the Nsnash
Gsafaiaw. of the let December, the following
most extraordinary fact Of man fasting for forty
days, without one particle Of food II appears
that Dr. Langley, who is confined in Nenagh
jsil. pending his trial for an alleged offence, has
thus experimentalsed on himself, and writes to
the editor, correcting some mistakes IN reference
to the circumstance" FIRST" Gays the Doctor,
cas- to The number Of days, forty, and not thirty
e,.bt. was The number: ihe reason for abstaining
wss caused by total loss Of appetite, nausea, and
disinclination to eat, superinjuced altogether by
totally different causes from what you have stated
II may be a fact well worth recording Tor the IN
formation Of your ply siologcs readers, that during
that time all the organs st the body ceased to per
form the functions IN the animal economy, with
The excepton of the heart and lungs; and II is a
curious coincidence, also, that during that time,
the lcse I sustained IN weight was three stone,
lees by t~o pounds, making exactly loss Of forty
pounds, being one pound per day. for every day
hhstsined from food q, LANeLKy."
1hese facts are verified by the officers Of Jail.
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suprsssse Csurs.
SPECIAL TERM.

Before Justice Edmonds.
motion TO dischssge from arrest, afndsvts showing
there is Of action will not be rsceived The
shds,it TO hold to bah failing to shsv aihrmstively
arrest set as,de with costs -. =
sstef D,iLpn a y. NJ How sh~s.-whsre
psrtpership Ia insolven and the members OF the drm
Also and has elected the other from all on
troll the property of the nrm and claims the nsht
10 approptiate the svafs IN payment OF indiviaual
q. b,s n.d that general creditor may njuno-
tiop and recover before obtaining JUDGMENT on the
ground that the property s trust fund Motion Tor
rec.ssr granted motion TO dissolve de.
MED Costs to abide event
W.lhsm Robinson r,. Elsab,th RObinssn.-Divoroe
We. of process and because there sufficient syi
deuce Of adultery beyond the confessions OF the de-
.S.,.fia g. Rssa y, Washington Pss,i,y s~d others
The ruse that instrument executed BY attorney
IN his own name does not bind his principal. applies
b-,n IN form and substance but where ~ IL not
sary tnst the iosumsnt should be Ia writing the rule
an. .,r,,.s h. mai. IN the psas oi the
agent The nrst ground OF demurr.r therefore, over.
ru q, bot the second sustsined became the iDstru
sbt sac executed By an attorney for an infant and
an tnfsuts appointment OF attorney Is absolutely
void Judgment for plaintiff dem urrsr With leave
for def, ,ndsnts TO amend, ON payment Of costs.
sf.sser Bnrrou,s a. 4 "A B Ada,r. rhs provisior
ef ID. code authorizing sdsfeDdaut TO set up BY De
on his snsrer Ths defence that another suit
tsndpg til. came psrivr for the ssuss o.
astSop only to Gees In which BY Law such Dc
fence va. aysisbis and does not extend the defence
b.,osd the In which IL was allowable before tbs
s,as ass ppae,,d An ep.ver. therefore. Getting u;
tts rerd.rcy Of tut In another State. u not god
Dsnurr,r sllow,d. aud judgment tor plaintiff sishoo
Jsr., rsrrI,H r. chs,i. Logon ard .,,us On
rairt hd 10 compel the ,g-cds perfor nsoce Of
,hs should have the property d that one ~ho should
de br,t IL appearing that the conrsct vas suostsn
tally lsst viii and testament ou. NOV snsea WI.
Asyepdsnt on demurrer 20 the omplsint
CAssk, Ss.i.y sds. Csrw's y k"san.-hot'on V
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DISCONTINUED.
Foose Meek Hin. Kent county Rhode Island.
Davsonvill Montgomery county, Maryland.
Kemper Bladen county, North Carolina.
Middle Run, Johnston county, North Ger olins.
varanees, Cherokee county, georgia.
Napoleon. Hancock county, Mississippi.
Gloversville. Barren county, Kentucky.
High Greek Holt county Maine.
Hennipgtop, Marion county Iowa
Point Bsusse, Portage county, Wisconsin.
NAMES CHANGED.
rribles Mills, Wood county virginia name changed
Il" Newark
Top Level, Dallas county, Aiabams-nsms changed
to fulton"
Bshss, Lawrence county, Mississippi name changed
TO Rayville.n
Frs,i.rsviie. Abbev,lle district, South Carolina
name changed to Harrisburg"
.wood's Ferry, Green county, Tsnnsssee-nams
changed to Caney Branch A"
Dsvey's Landing. Hardin county, Tsnpsssee-nsms
changed to saltilo.D
Rock hsprings st Clair county Illinois changed
Hiehory Grove, Bond county, Illinois name ehassed
to +" rocabontAs.n
Burton, rsrke county, Indians-nsme changed 10
Hovard.n
Beech r.rk.: ro..y county, Indiana name changed
Darby, Adams county, indisns-nsns changed to
J.eh,.n Prairie, Stanton county, Indisns-psme
PlovtI ror'.ss, Portage county, Wisconsin
DUN, Dane county, wiseonsis-nam changed to
Ancient
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Granted
John b. Ruseoe ads Stephen a. Frost.-Judgmsnt for
default set aside condition that be served in
ten days, and notice for argument for next term.
Francis Huber u.s. Nicholas D.fGt.-After trial Of
action for assault and battery, on mere ples Of not
was allowed to amend his plea BY inserting plea Of
justification terms.
james f.. Cooley Lemuel Bangs aud others.-MotiSu
to hasten hearing before referee, denied without
prejudice.
Sarah Ann WyckcG Us. Theodore Wyekof.--Thers
appearing to be connivance between the parties to
obtain q dissolution Of the marriage, divorce refused
Helen Snediker .. William Snedlksr.-Divorce for
adultery granted.
Davd r. Dorenne Louisa Hadden and others
Report as to surplus moneys confirmed.
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Ganer0l Term

JAN day, the general term for issues Of law
and appeals from Marine and Justices Courts will be
held.
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Before Judge Ingrsham.
JAN 20 I'm the action Of Baker vs. Parker. for Sian
der, the jury returned verdict Of S14o for plaintiff