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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

CHRISTIAN NATIoNs.-It is in nations called
Christian that the greatest babarties of the pres
ent age, committed, and that fact is strongly H..
Illustrated in the history and misfortunes of BEN, as
told by James r Lowell in the following extract
from the "New York; Ant-Savery Standard:
GENERAL BEM's CoNvERs1oN-Those who
have constantly maigned the cause of order and con-
stltutona freedom in Hungary, have extracted what
poisonous acid they were able from BeIn's assump.
ton of Nahometansm. The acid that would fain
apply as test whereby to prove the heroic Magyars
Is plated ware, and not pure metal. The systems of
such persons must be constituted as to secrete ven
ON from mother s-nill.
We confess that we see nothing very extraordinary
In Bems conduct He had lived in every Christian
territory of Europe, except RUSSIA He had in his
own person experimentally tried the Christianity of
all Christendom. If he had no country, it had been
tai g from him by Christian princes. If he were
an lshmaeite, he had been made so by those who
profess the religion of Jesus. He had seen his coun-
try-women scourged in Christian narket-places with
Christian knots, and his friends starved in Christian
exile, or entombed alive in Christian Dungeons
They were most Christian maJeses who demanded
of the Turk that he should violate the sacred rites
Of Hospitality, as old as the human heart, by deliver
ing up the suppants who set at their gates to the ius
tice of Haynau and the orthodoxy Of Nicholas. Benz
tniSut nave addressed lne CuHan IN Tie words OF
Coriolanus to Aufdius
Now this extremity
Hath brought me to Thy hearth not cut olhope
To save m! life,
49, -. but IN mere spite
| To be full qui' Of those my banishers,
Stand before thee here. Then If thou hast
| A heart Of wreak in thee, that will revenge
Thine particular wrongs, and stop those mains
OF shame through thine country speed thee straight
| And make my misery serve thy turn use ii
! That my rcvengiu services may prove
! AS benefits to thee, for will fight
with the spleen
ofa the underfendsn
Had BEN turned renegade for the mere purpose
OF saving his life, he would have taken (as there
is already Reschid Pacha in Turkey the title of
Wretched Pacha But it was the ghost Of murder
ed Poland which beckoned him to the Turkish camp,
the ghost which for the last forty years has gIided
ohiinous into the vacant chair, whenever the Mac
behs Of Austria, Prussia and Russia have held coun-
ell or festival. Revenge is as good Christian as
Persecution.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01
Hook NOticcs.

The "INTERNATIoNAL MAGAzINE' for Febru
airy, is at hand, and more interesting MISCELLANY of
excellent matter can scarcely be procured any where
The literary gossip and chit chat department is very
full and very varied. Every important circumstance,
relative to the republic of letters, both sides of the
Atlantic, is here chronced; and articles upon every
subject, from grave to gay, from lively to pathetic full
of the most pretending and important sections of the
work.
This Magazine is sold by E. ~ Tucker, Main street,
and is publ he'd by Stringer and Townsend New
York.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

hdlsss Compound Cod Liver OtI Ca,,,.
piss mas conferred an inesimae blessing on his e6
i ~ NJ naluiactUre and introduction to the mix
iay incidental to our cold moist ard ngenaJ cline iGou
yWRefe on the globe there necessity forsnme @
d at .nis season OF The year, nine Of every Ten @
1mus you meet This mnch happy to saw il iri
ueu III biiss compound Cod Liver Oil Candy ybi,gg W.
eeh subjected to numerous comterfets which tbe S
the on rye Inc fac-simile Of the Signature Of
GYPrepared by b. X BLISS sole i. ,ne article
general agents for Worcester > ~ q COY
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

MELANCHOLY DEATH.-A correspondent
the Traveller, who signs himself w. NJ c., makes
the following singular statements under the date of
Fall River, JAM &c;
I" The mysterious rappngs' and tppings for
the last two or three weeks have produced SO much
excitement here that almost every street has its
house where the spirits most do congregate. Last
evening (Sabbath) several persons were assembled
at the house of Mr. Gardner, on Anawan street, to
witness the tippings and movements of table
among whom was young man by the name of
Baylies Stephens When he entered the room where
the company were assembled, in somewhat excited
manner he said (using some awful oaths) to Mr.
Gardner, have broke two tables to-day and now
have como to break yours
lie soon after commenced operating upon the ia
Bile, and being powerful medium he produced
an unusual effect and while in the act of producing
the greatest movements in the table, he suddenly
fell upon the floor and instantly expired, amid the
greatest CONSERVATION Of those present. Dr. Hooper
was Immediately called in and pronounced MIN dead
Mr.. Staples was a healthy, robust man. about 25
years of age and his death can be attributed to no
other cause but extreme excitement. He had been
practcing most of the day, and in the evening he
was observed to be more than usually excited
| post mortem examination was to have taken
place this afternoon, but is postponed until to-
morrow, as some of his friends suppose he is in a
trance
The previous excitement respecting the knock
lngs and his dying under these singular circum-
stances, has Produced complete Juror of excite
ment here. Mr.. Staples leaves wife to mourn his
mysterious DEATH
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

HARPER's NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE for Feb
ruary introduces itself us with an illustrated edition
of " Goldsmh's Poem of the Traveller" There are
eleven embellishments executed in the first style of
wood engraving, and presenting pleasant view of the
scenery, people, and manners which prevail by the
lazy Srheidt, or wandering Po." There is an elab-
crate article upon gass-making; and several excellent
and spirited tales. The "New Monthly is for sale
at CIRCUITS Book store.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

u Human observation, even thonoh we'll u,
ms heretofore iailcd in discovering any composition w,
es are compared with the Amole, or veaatable ;
compound prepared and sold by William ~ m suuNlng
lhgIon street The magical assistnnce lis use y, ASH
ol razor the absence of all irritation coneeonnt M 10
10 the skim are lis popularity recognized advansg
and M sac N Worcester by D. Scott Jr q Co TIazc
jan3l-eodlwwlt
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

EF Sam, where have you been'' "We've
been swimming, father.'' 'We! Who swan ,,, 'e
your Nobody, SIR" 'sWell, but YOU said
been swimming didn't you?'' "We have boeu
swimming, father" "Who did you swim viii
then, you young rascal3' "We! / swan win ,hn
tde' dad" The youugstcr hardly lodged potato
that was sent at his head P''''o
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01
THE NATIONAL ERA

now regularly received every Friday, and delivered TO
subscribers Il desired ut much less price than they
be nd through the muil
- subscriptions received for Mrs sWIssHELMS PITTS
bUhGi SATURDAY VISITOR. Specimen co les can bs
seen at the store
Also inst receved-The N. " Weekly Tribune, Herald,
lNDlfENDENT, Anti-Slavcy STANDARD, ScieAtifc Amu
can Criminal Calender, Eyanges'! Figaro &c, &c, TO-
gether with the Bosion and philadelphia Weeklies.
Can at No Merchants Row.
DOT. J.BURRILL.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

A TIT-BIT FROM BERKSHIRE Harry Briggs,
our late exceency's 'fairest promise'' is some
thing of a wag Talking, the other day, with some
chums, IN reference to the political changes in our
state ne remarked he didn't care copper about the
upset orthe wings, only dad oCas under the load.
Boston Post
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01
brighton Market-Thursday, Ian. so.
Reported for The Boston Daily Traveller

NJ Market 675 Beef Cattle, no Stores pairs Wolknr
Swine. ~ P anu '"HiOs' ana @VO
S2,5Ga 1915 Cd do S. Sd do 81 30. 4'1-''
Working Oxen-No sales
Cows and Calyes-S24 &c. 81, SO.
sheep and Lfmbs-$ rs 3 81 so. One extra lot ofo7
sold for S y each. '' VI %
SwGe-4 TO Sc retail a toGc
kemarks-500 of the above reported were driven r
cambridge, conseque lily there could not have been sSi
more than about 50 at that place W sou
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

60 A clam merchant meeting one of h;s o,,,,
fraternity the other day, whose pony might he CON-
sldered beautiful specimen of an engine skeleton
demonstrated with the owner and asked him if he
ever fed him. Sever fed him that's good nm ;,
was the reply; "hes got bushe and 6alfor oats
at home now, only he hain't got any time to eat
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

NEW JOURNAL AT WAsHINGToN. - The
Washington correspondent of the Baltimore Patri-
Of states the following:
In the course of two or three weeks, a daily pa
per is to be established in this city, washington,
which will carry the flag of freedom and indepen-
dence at It's editorial mast head, and dare to do its
duty. 1t will give warm and cordial support to
President timore's administration, just so far as its
editors believe the administration TO be right, and no
further.
The new paper will be published by John H.
Voorhees,, Esq, late of the Jersey city telegram.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01
A Rare Chance for Hotel Keepers

The Subscriber offers for sale The fnrntue and lease Of
tna' vel known sTAND-known as WATTS EX.
chaNrE, situated nearly opposite The new Court House.
~ we aooVe stand is the nearest the Court House, any
IioIe m The place, and but five minutes walk from the
Railroad Stations it is considered one of the best Stands
III e O!' POSSESSION given on or before the first ofApr
Uses u w w I
Worcester, Dec. 25th, 1850. w4tSdtf
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

BANK ROBBERS ARRESTED. Three men have
been arrested or the otsego Co., N. Y Bank robbery
The instruments with which they effected the robbery,
and part Of The stolen money found in their posses
sion. Their names are Dir. Clark, the "IIorse Tam.
er," with an alias, aud William Grace.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

BufGitt's Oleag gin Gus 1Ietlica II Co,,,.,
Admitted by all who have used it to he f t
s a,, me Hair Cleansing from all Dau Scnrf c
anu ne,auylng ana preserving it in manner snneri ~
So your doubts will be removed by The & V -, Gou9t
Hee from ali alkali and other articles cnlcnIs,d w ~
the hair. O"i0uiateu TO lJnre
Manufactured and sed wholesale and retail nv ~
u Drugsst and Apothecary Clinton Mass SoiG in y, u
Sgstef by L. H. laze Druggist POI Main street and F"o
' ~ 0'ie0' jan3i-dlw
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

Nor so BAD. The New York Express asks Mr.
Rantoul If he will allow himself to be used as a
"mere warming-pa for an Abolition Senator ;, II
surely cannot blame Mr.. Sumner for wishing 10 have
warming-pan used before taking the place of such
frosty fellow as Winthrop Commonwealth
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

l7g- We have witnessed the different processes, Of
Blowing, Working, and Spinning Glass by Professor
CARING, at Waldo Hall, and have been equally aston
lshed and delighted to see that he is paronized lit
orally by SO many highly respectable families, and we
strongly recommend all that have chance, not to miss
the opportunity of giving him call to day.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

aB A young man in Charleston, on being cross
ed IN love last week, seized dumping, and dashed
ITS brains out He was a corporal of the Psmreen
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

HE ArLANT1c.-The New York papers sug-
gest that the Government should employ some of
the steamships subject to its call ona cruise in search
OF the Atlantic. A gentleman Of Boston, who has
relatives on board, has offered to contribute one
thousand dollars towards the immediate fitting ont Of
a steam vessel to proccel TO the Azores.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

IMPORTATION WANrEp.-Where are the caitrid
ges that were prepared not hundred miles from this
place, for celebrating the election Of Sumuer.-4Egs
Not being military man the Colonel is, cant
pretend keep track Of the powder monkeys. But
believe the Wings still own the cannon which was pur-
chased, proclaim the triumph Of Taylorism in Wor-
ccster Cosnty
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

20 Henry Francis, fcndish colored man, who
owns porter house in New York city. fading Henry
Knox asleep, poured camphine into his boot and it
on fire, burning lis leg horribly KNOX was hired to
Set up tenpns
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

when Bo-peep's flock Of iayoriie sheen
Did DER the country roam,
ne sought them no., and ceased to weep.
Because they might come home; -
too but hope my sheep skin pack
WI stay the time assigned them,
And Scott and Dickens vet come back
With all their tales behind them
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

j. X. CLARK, HOMEOPATHIC prtvSY.
CIAN-~No. Walnut Street Office bours from, : 80
A. NJ, and from 10 3 PM AVN "
Worcester, Jan. LIST, 1851 ior1,f
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

mhs' .. GOODWIN, experienced and success.
iul MIDWIFE Gas one hundred and more can testify during
1 al year, lo3O holds herself in readiness day and
night to attend to the duties of her profession Thankful
l4r past iayors share of patronage is solicited which
SHoaa be bestowed upon UOmdn and not will be upon
man, word to the wise is sufficient. Residence No
AUstms street l3mosl Morcester. Inn. la 1871
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

AN lNDUoEMENT FOR PRINTERS In the No,
2fk Legislature last week, proposition was submit.
eG, 70 exempt "printcrs with nine children" from lnxg
atom Nothing was said Of taors-Nqa
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

Wills says, before you can reach an heiress
you've got to go into quarantine to half dozen old
aunts, to get properly ''smoked.,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01
Corr spondence of the sny.
WAsAINGrnN. ~.

WAsHINGraN, JAN. %, 1851.
ANOTHER OMNIBUS SMASHED. had intended
to write youa long letter o.day aad full good things,
but find little more lhan time enough express briefly
my qualification at the conduct of the House in its &C
ton upon the Deisicncy Bill, in commendaon Of
which, would not any account miss the opportunity
Of saying my good word.
On Saturday evening last, the Patriots of the
try convened at the National Hotel, and laying their
wise heads together, like flock of sheep in a thunder
storm, produced the draugh of a new Tariff, or mod
ihcalion ofhe old one, which was shaped for the es-
Pecia favor oftha exceedingly unseish and patriotic
Stale of Pennsylvania.
This egg of wisdom being clearly produced, was put
ont for incubation, to some men who know thing or
two, and they, with sagaciy worthy of the whole
transaction, into the House yesterday, and pro-
posed to strap it to the broken blcke deficiency
bill, for passage through the House.
The House amused tselfa little while with the bantlng
and then cut the thongs and let it tumble off, amid the
aughter and derision OF the spectators. The House
says, let every tub stand its own bottom, and fit
has no bottom don't let it try to stand. No Omnibus
SEES. No Walkers amendments. J. G.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

Ut an experienced Nurse, may be obtained upon appl
cation to Mrs. f. A. Pierce the Female Physician No II
Main Street.
Worcester, Jan. co. 1851. ian20.d3m
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

DR. II. BUXTON, PULMONYsT.- - OFFICE
ana hESiDENCE No. % conner of Mechanic ard Carl
tohSt-W here bis service be promptly obtained Al
any hour by day or night, when prevented by preyou
Professional Duties y F'''01'
Aus0"itauoh and Advice, Free. dif-dec9j
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

WATER CIRE.--DR. S ROGERS is now rrer.,s
~ noaru ana feal patients give treatment without bn
at ms residence NO. GLEN STREET ''i'
OFFICE Hours, from 10 to u and 3 10 AT N, .,,1
STREET. d6wtc ~ at W. D MAPLE
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

MRS. NJ. S. THOMPSON, Practitioner of
Obstetrics and Medicine, No 10 Soyen, ST.. woud
say TO The ladies' in this vicinity she has an extensive
placuce ana having had unparalleled success can give
reference among the best families of Worcester Partc.
uar attention paid to cancers Advice free
Worcester, Jan. Sd. 1850 inn3-dtaprl
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

NOTECEis hereby given that Pre- MUM raoperr>ot,.r,
VIII be taken. coored and neatly Put IN in handsome M
rocco Eases, at No Brnley Hail. for 50 cents
Jiioi DIR. VAN ALSTIN
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

w w haiAM DICKINSON, Notary PubIic.--
VIII attend 70 This and other matters of BUSINESS bis
w Oihce over the Central Bank.
Worcester Oct. 8, 1850. diff
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

LEWIS 10. JOY, Architect Third Story,
House,
jams wOPCrSTFp MACS
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

Female Physician and HTidyyife.-NTRs T.
a. FIERCE, graduate of the Female Medical scbooI
located IN Boston respectfully informs the adcs ~
mat she viii give immediate attention in ali
Phcauon at her residence, No II Main sireet az
Worcester, Jan. LIST, 1851. iani ,,1,lqo
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

" A young dead-head, the other day, asked
lhe aoor keeper OF the "Panw9ma of Bunyan's RI.
grlm's Progress" if Mr. Bunyan was in.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

pK. HARRIS, 1914 Main street, is prepared TO
act ieeth ufao pain, by the of this recently dis
covered substitute for Ether-CHLoRoFcRM dIsEiy7
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

EARLY FRUGALIrY. In early childhood Won lav
the foundation Of poverty or riches in the habits YOU
give your children Teach them to save everything
not tor their own use for that would make them sell
lsh,-but for some use. Teach them to share every
thing with their playmaes but never allow them to
destroy any thing.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

GY- The Iowa Legislature have passed law for the
removal Of all free negroes who may hereafter settle in
that state Those already there are ao ned to remain
but not to acquire any additional real estate
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

IaS The Cincinnati Art Union drawing took place
in that city on Monday. The statute of the "Greek
Slave was drawn by J. Darcy of New Orleans.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

I business will be continued by the subscriber, who
VIII ever be ready and willing wait upon all who nay ia
Yor MIN with their patronage. >
ftbl-dItw9t puRRIIL
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01
CAMBRIDGE CATTLE JIARKEr-Jan. y
Reported Tor the Boston Daily Advertiserl

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 90, 1850.
AT market $40 Cattleabout 300 Bceves and l49 Stores
consisting OF Working Oxen, Cows and Calves two and
three years. old
Prices Market Beef-Extra 600 per evils, quality
$5,2J-2d DO 90, 3D. do 80, ordinary So So 81.
Hides 50 % per cwt---Talow S., so.
Stores-Wo rking Oxen $54, IS, to IS.
Cows and Caves-$20 AZ to IS.
Yeaflings-$7, 10 to 49,
Two years old-l4, Is to 25.
Three years od-SI5, % to a.
sheep aud Lambs-l543 at market
Irces-txtra $4-$5 a S8. BY lot, 81 So 40 n 80 "a
swme-Retal S. to Sc. ~-0'' ~ ~~''''
o naaAhks-EXtra cattle are and in good demand
C accoul OF the severe storm and the accident ON The
N"es"lre railroad, the market is very I'M ettled
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

w Dobbs says tailors would make splendid dro-
goons, they charge so. VI =
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01
MARRIED.

- IN Leicester January 30h, by Jos. A. Denny, ESQ., Mr.
Henry Frlsk to Miss Ann r. SpIague.
In North Brookfed, 9Th instant by Rev. Dr. Smell, Mr..
Springfield. -
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

Adams's representatives, Arrested.
PHILADELPHIA, Thursday, Jan. 80.
Adams & Co. have recovered all the money sto-
EN- from their Express, and arrested the thieves.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01
Dissolution.

lhE Copartnership heretofore existing between the sub
sclpers, under the firm Of BuRRlLL a. DAVIS, In the
and Periodical business is this day dissolyed by
-, !. BURRILL,
Worcester, Jan 81, 1851. d. DAVIS.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01
DIED.

IN Milbury Jan 80, Mr.. Daniel b. Denny aged o. odcs
o o. Austin Denny, Esq. late of this city. Funeral at the
9s ice oil Mrs BENEDICT to-day at o'clock, r. Nj
invitation.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

GB' The belief that guardian spirits hover around
the paths of men covers Almighty TRUTH for every beau
ul, pure, and good thought, which the heart holds, is
nangel Of mercy, purifying and guarding the soul.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

GB- John G. SAKE, Esq, me of our Vermont poets
being requested by young lady to send her his auto
graph, sent as follows:
"iair stranger, any ady's command,
My ready attention ensures
IT'S but an indifferent 'ha,d'
Bot It's very respectfully, Yours,
J. G. SAKE"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-01

MANUFACTURE OF FLAX. The Boston Post, in
calling public attention to the manufacture of flax says
the United States import annually about 100000 in
goods manufactured of fax. Great Britain exports
manufactures Of fax to the amount of twelve and half
millions of dollars There seems to be no good reason
why we should not make our own linen, for the manu-
actue, at the selling prices said be very profit
able Have neglected this branch of business in
favor Of cotton goods which cannot be as profitable fab
RIGS TO the maker, under the best Of circumstances .
Until recently, the preparation and manufacture of fax
have scarcely advanced step for thousands of years.
Linen has always been and is extremely high, not.
outstanding that flax is grown easily and in spite
Of the acknoWed yed superiority of the fabric for very
many purposes the best cottons Are there not per-
sons sufficiently interested in matter to investigate
this subject and ascertain WHETHER with the short crops
and high prices of cotton and the high rates Of labor
portion of cur manufacturing capital may not be profit
ably diverted the fabrication of linen yarn and goods
LECTURE ON PAINE's LIGHT. We learn from
the Scientific American, that Mr.. Joseph Dixon, of
Jersey City, has been delivernga lecture upon Paine's
light ''lor the purpose of demonstrating how east y
wise people may be deceived,'' Among other things,
he asserted that Mr.. Pane's electrodes were voaic
battery, and that his hecas might be of wood as vel
as any thing ees. Mr.. Dixon has never seen Mr..
Palnes Machine, but he has the picture Of it. and
lo man of science like him, that is enough If was not
painful to such manifestations of ignorance assump-
ton, and egotism, could enjoy hearty laugh at the
efforts of these quack philosophers to put down grand
discovery in SCIENCE merely because the plenitude of
their mighty wisdom, they comprehcnl its truths