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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-08-14

TERRIBLE SQUALL-THREE BOATS CAP
SIZED, AND Four GIRLS DRowNED.-A terrible
squall of wind, accompanied with heavy shower Of
ram passed over this city on Saturday evening last
about O'Clock. The squall took the direction of
the river, and ON its down the bay, and when
OFT Bristol and between that place and Prudence
lsland capslzed three boats, in one of which were
eight persons, four Of whom were drowned. Two
of them were the daughters of Mr.. Rufus Read, of
this clty one aged Is, and the other 10. The other
two were the daughters of Mr.. Potter, who resides
on the Island of Prudence, and with whom The fam
lily OF MIR, Read was boarding during the heat of the
summer months. They were crossing from Bristol
to the Island, when struck by the squat, and within
view of the shore, where Mrs Read stood, watching
the progress of the boat at the time of the mean.
choly occurrence. Mr.. Read, who was in the boat
with his daughters, narrowly escaped watery grave,
by cnging to the mast, a small portion of which re-
manned above water. The two Misses Potter were
under the age of IL years. We fear that several
other persons have been drowned, as no one was
seen TO escape from the other boats. The bodies of
the daughters of Mr.. Read have been recovered.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-08-14

ANTI-ToBAcco.-A temperance paper extend
ing its views into the region of Tobacco, exclaims:
"What splendid figure the apostle Paul would
have made had he gone about to proclaim the sub
lime truth Of christianity with quid of tobacco and
long nine in his mouth''
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-08-14

panyIhs is now The largest Institution of the Kind in
the United States and the advantages afforded By TO in
sers are unsurpassed by any TIE world 1t offers am
PIE security 10 insurers and having 1900 members
thereby affords protection against all endorsements
arising from fluctuations Of the OF mortality
folms OF application, any information respecting the
Company, may be hat at the Office of The Agent No Q
" .a1 iall worcester. A. G. WOOD, Agent.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-08-14

u JOB PRfSTING of AL kinds-PenphIets,
Catalogues. shop BiIls, Bank Checks, PIa.
cards, Concert Bil2s, Visiting and Business
CARDS, Posters, &c. 6c.-NE6rLY and PROMPTLY
executed at THIS OFFICE. upon moderate TERMS dti
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-08-14

FROM HAYTL-By arrivals at New York, inielli
gence has been received from Hayt up the 9th uIt
The Emperor Soloque has large quantities Of am
muniton and two regiments to the frontiers, prepara-
tory to making another attack upon the Domincans-
Mr. Harde, Soloque' envoy, had met the President of
the Dommicans at Aqua and been directed to state to
the Emperor that oyerures for peace could be enter
tanned, except through the medium of the three media.
ting powers.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-08-14

~ The friends Of Cuba, at Montgomery, Alabama
held large and enthusiastic meeting, at which strong
resolutions we're adopted. &
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-08-14
PROF. UORSFORD ~ E :

PhOF. HORSFORD has f und some difficulty il
performing his experiments Bunker Hill Monuments but
no one who has ever used BURD1TT1S OLEAGINOUs
MEDHAIED COMPOUND, has found any difficulty il
removing Dandnf an Srurf from the head, and beantfy
ing and preserving the Hair in healty state.
aug2.hLf
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-08-14

KENTUCKY MISUNDERSTANDING Dixon, Wing,
IS elected Governor by about 2700 majority.
TENNEssEE.-Wm b. Campbell, the Wing and
Union candidate for Governor, has been elected by 800
majority. Both branches of the legislature are Wing
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-08-14
che Daily 9pu.
rnunspAY. Ateusr q. So.

~ Advertisers wishing to have their advertisements ap
ear the nex day, VIII Please sed IN early nthe day
anssihe. Also those wishing To insert advertisements in
he Weekly should send early as MundSy noon.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-08-14

The FORREST CAsE.-The Philadelphia Penn
syyanlan of l2fb, states that George NJ Dallas and
Col. John Swift have been retained by Mr.. Forrest
as counsel in his suit for divorce, should il be tried
in the Philadelphia Courts.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-08-14

~ The trial Of the Michigan Central Railroad con-
sp"a'ors Is still going on. Fily-two days have been
consumed ~ the examination Of the Witnesses On the
9Th nothing was done, owing to the death Of child Of
one of the jurors. f4HH
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-08-14

DIR. II. BUXTON, PULrIONIsT. - OFFICE
and RESIDENCE No. 22 corner of Mechanic and Carl
tonsts-Where his services can be promptly obtained a
any hour by day hight when prevented by previou
Professional Duties.
Auscultation and Advice Free dtLdeco5
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-08-14

e On Tuesday, of last week, in Cincinnati, Ohio,
John Henry beat his wife, with hammer in SO shock
ing manner, that her life is despared of, and then
committed suicide by cutting his throat with razor
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-08-14

ABDUCTION OF CoLoaED BoY.--A lad about
lourieen years Of age, light coored mulatto, named
George Wells, was abducted from Milwaukee, on Sun.
day week, by a stranger.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-08-14

To Husbands and Fathers.-The subscriber
having been appointed Agent for several long established
and sound Life Insurance Com 1anes, (among which is the
National Loan Fund.- can furnish freely all persons desi-
rous OF avaing themselves OF its advantages the fullest in
FORMATION IN relation to the whole subject the OFFICE
OF THE MASSACHUSETTS spy.
je20-dwtf EDWARD r FISEE
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-08-14

- Counterfeit bills Of the Thames Bank, Norwich.
Conn., have made their appearance at Cincinnati, SO
well executed that banks and brokers take them
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-08-14

TIE IMPORTANCE OF THE BEAUTIFUL.-What
are half the crimes in the world committed fofl The
desire af possessing Ofpossessing what? Not mere
raaney hs every species Of the beautiful which money
can purchase. A man lies hid in little, dirty, smoky
for twenty wears Of his life and up many
cO5as Of figures would reach round half the EARTH
It they laid ength he gets rieh what does he
do with HIS riches! he buys large, wel-proporoned
house, the arrangement of his furniture he grafcs
himself with all the beauty which splendid colors re-
guar figures and smooth surface can convey; he has
the beauties Of variety and association his grounds
the cup of which he drinks his tea is adorned with
beautiful figures; the chair IN which he sits is covered
with smooth, shSnlGE heather; his able-coth of the
most beautiful daaHazk m5rross reflect the light from
every quarter Cd The nscGares CT The best masters
feed hIs fEas wh MI me bssBlles OF imagination. A
Hi4s01 q haUszn creatures employed 10 this country
e mn1sgrs aa aims 8sng q the BEAUTIFUL II only
tizzf1gs lgt1raaf pe1pe that can ever be occupied
~ s nsnesl5ez Of lie alone. ii to eat and to drink
and 10 b. NaT. the only passions Of oor minds,
we shond al be what the lowest Of this day.
The love Of the beau calls man to fresh exertions
and awakens him noble life, and the glory OF
IT Is, that, painters initiate, and poets sing, and
satuaFes carve and architects up the gorgeous
trophies of their skill, and, everything becomes
beautiful and orderly and magnificent the activity
jects. The principles of Justice sought out, tn,
powers of the ruler and the rights Of the subject
fixed man adyaqSss IS The great glisss@
which God has written in our hearts to regulate thu
destinies OF the world.-Sydney Snauh.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-08-14

Patrick Golden, of Williamsburgh, whose wife
and daughter were murdered six weeks ago, has
since married young girl who lately arrived from
Ireland.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-08-14

u The New York Express has letter purportng
TO have been written at Orange Key, Bahama Banks,
Aug, l, which says that two small steamboats,, from
New Orleans, with from 1000 to 1900 men on board,
anchored in Los Mmbros Roads the previous evening
and after stopping for about two hours, passed that
place, steering E. s. E. They were supposed to be
Cuban sympalhzers.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-08-14

" A shark, seven feet long, was caught at Red
Hook, New York Harhor, Monday morning. Frag.
menls Of the bodies Of two boys were found in his
stomach. 5. n t..f.E...l f.i vafs- w
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-08-14

w The ma ne Of the drm that has stopped paymen,
at Philadelphia, is Burnet, Wthers s. Co. Their Tia.
bilities stated at $3.50 900.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-08-14

NO IGIEN SIKEEI
This Institution is in readiness for patients In its
arrangement the comfort and enjoyment of the invalid
have been carefully studied
Terms &c.FoT full board and treatment from Sc 10 10
per week. Treatment wiihou; board, from 81 per
week. No deduction for ahsenee less than one week. A
medical fee OF 81 usually required for first examination.
Each patient should furnish linen and two heavy
cotton Sheets two WOODEN Blankets comfortable and
old linen for bandages &c
Out door practice attended TO as usual.
Office hours from 10 20 u A. NJ. and to p. N.
S ROGERS. NJ. ID.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-08-14

~ The Worcester Transcript was in an ocsiacy OIL
delight, yesterday morning, because the Boston Com.
ulonwealh had condesccnded to Kick it,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-08-14

svaiinc himself of his knowledge of the art OF self
defence. to beat off the hideous enemy. The doc
TOR approached the bed, saying, when he got there
s.HaIoo. Jones they were ON terms OF iamilia
intimacy with another Haloo, Jones, VIVA
are YOU about-what are YOU driving al
s.'Oh. Doetofl' said poor Jones, The perspiratior
running down his face, and fear seaedin his eyes
ssOh, Doctor, can't you drive off these chneumons:
There. there p (IIere he gave his ear crack. }
8. That fellow was striving 10 get into my ear p
ESQ YOU are troubled with the ichneumons, ale
YOU - said the doctor.
Troubled with them - said Jones; I'm tor
tured, I'm maddened 10 death with them -
Well. must see and relieve you,' said the
doctor. and LAYING his segar the table, he took up
boot Jack that lay before him, and just as Jones
had turned over to have a tusse with an imaginary
ichneumon, the doctor gave him lusty crack with
the boot-iack on the posteriors, that made him
bounce in the bed, which bounce made the bed
shake.
Haoo, Doctor p said Jones, ''what are you
about'''
g Just chasing of'the ichneumons, said the Doc
tor, and he gave Jones another lick with the boot
jack, striking him in the same place.
Murder, murder - said Jones; 'you'l kill
me-
No. said the Doctor, repeating The blow, ''but
I'll kill the ichneumons, and poor Jones received
another lick with the boot-jack well laid on. ''Mur-
der, murder, save me, me,'' said Jones, jump
ing out of bed running around the room, followed
by the doctor, plying the boot-jack all the time.
sob, enough enough, Doctor said Jones, get
ting behind rocking chair to shield himself from
the boot-jack.
Then YOU cry enough. do you ~ said the doctor
'tToo much-aliogether too much, said Jones.
Do you see any ichneumons now - said the
DOCTOR
g Not d-n one" said Jones.
&c thought not,' said the doctor-get to be-
now;" and Jones, his thighs covered over with rec
bloches, the mprints of the boot jack, quietly wen
to bed.
6 Now take this said the doctor, filling out
pint bottle Of London porter, which he put OPT
ate, and Jones, as submissive as child, swallow
it as ordered He soon fell asleep, and after lon
and refreshing one, awoko well. Poor fellow he
since dead, but as long he lived, he never agai
saw an ichneumoa.-Netc Orleans Delta
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-08-14

A MAN OF BUSINESS Al the Green County, New
York, Agricultural Fair, an address was made by Col
Paddock Pratt, from which we take the following pas
sage
Sand now will show you the advantage those drea-
ny hemlocks have been the farmers of our mountain
towns. Since first engaged in farming, it has been
my lot to employ fifteen thousand years of other
mems labor army of thirty thousand men have en-
poyed, and ! have paid those men, for their labor
alone, over two million five hundred thousand dollars.
have cleared over ten thousand acres Of lard used
two hundred thousand cords of hemlock bark and
paid half million Of dollars for it. Used and
out five hundred horses, and one thousand yoke
Of Oxen Used two hundred thousand bushels of oats
hundred and twenty thousand tons of hay; thiiy
thousand barrels Object aud pork and nearly one hun
dred thousand barrels of -four and potatoes without
number | have tanned one million two
hundred and fifty sides Of leather; my usual disburse
ment is over five thousand dollars per day, and have
used in my business here ten millions. Every la.
borer receives his money, yea, every his penny, in
peace and to the credit Of this community, be it said
that never had side Of leather stoen and never was
chosen defendant in law on account of my business
transactions during my residence among you. The
great object Of my living is to be useful. Live with
your neghbor, and not on him.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-08-14

j. X. CLARK. HOMEOPATHIC PHYSI
CIAN--No. Walnut Street. Ofce hours from s to-
A. NJ, and from TO + n.
Worcester, Jan LIST, 1854, ianI If
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-08-14

J.. y. NICHOLS. nj. d., HONGOPATFfJC
PHYSICIAN, Residence No lie Main Street Office
hours, from 70 A. NJ 2 to d and to PM
Augs, l.! /. div
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-08-14

CoOL AND FPAEIzLING SODA WATER
With every variety of SyRuPs. Fifty Tickets for one dol
lar. L. r. IAZEIJ Anotbecarv
hNlodwu POI Main street.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-08-14
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.
ARRIVAL OF THE pR0METHEUS
With Two Weeks Later News.

The steamer Prometheus, Capt Churchill, arrived
at New York, Wednesday morning, from San Juan,
Nicaragua, with three hundred and sixty passengers
and sos, $40 in gold dust The Promeheus left San
Juan, Monday, the 4h. She brings the passengers
of the Pacific, which left San Francisco the
18th ult., and arrived at San Juan Del Sud on the 10Th
ut The Pacific had, in all, four hundred aud twenty
Eve passengers, and 100000 in gold dust.
The passengers all express themselves very much
pleased with the route, and they say that the country
delightful
MORE LYNcHING.-The news from California is
unmportant, with the exception that several additional
executions have taken place by order eff the Vigilance
Committee. One of the persons executed The no.
,orous Jim Stuart, English convert who was con-
victed ofmurder and offences. He confessed
that he belonged a band whosc sole object rob-
berry and murder The authorities endeavoed to res
Em from the hands of the VigiIant Committee but
did not succeed. Judge Campbell charged the Grand
Jury that the liant Committee were nothing else but
murderers The Mayor also issued his proclamation,
calling upon all good citizens to abandon the Vieant
Committee. There was great excitement.
Richard Lopez executed a; San Jose on Friday.
for the murder of an United States Dragoon Col
Blackman was shot through the head and Killed, while
on horseback, on his way to the North Fork.
The mining news continue favorable.
Attempts had been made to fire the city Of Sonora
WOMAN HANGED.-A Spanish woman was hung in
Downievhie IN the Sacramento Valley, for numbering
man named Cannon, on the 9TH ut in Sacramento
At MaysvIle, Stockton, and elsewhere the citizens
have felt themselves compelled to act in their own be-
half.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-08-14

~ There were eleven Cholera deaths, at New Or.
leans, during the week ending ID inst. saH e.
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JENNY LiKD.--Tbe N. Y. Tribune states on good
authority, that Jenny Lind viii probably give murder
Of concerts 10 this costfy during tie coming winter
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-08-14

I3- -Four raIllesuakes were killed in saugus, ON
Friday last q ul6@
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-08-14

SEC AIRS of Exquisite flavor are always I,
be found in q entities to suit at the Drug Store of
ebl3-dtf on Main {,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-08-14

CONCERT AT MLwAUKIE.-As Jenny Lind refuses
TO give concert at Milwaukee. the citizens Of that en-.
ferprisug village have resolved to get up on their
own hook. To show ho utterly regardless Of expense
the Milwaukans when their dancer is riz we give
a copy Of their programme:
1st. Grand Overture on the font legs of the piano,
I'd. s'Wi you walk into my parlor,
Said the fydcr TO the spy
being chorus Of ten male voices Music by Shak-
speare.l
3D.. Jenny Lind's celebrated Echo Song, with vara-
tons. BY the Leader Of the Choir.
4th. Grand Solo on the y file, with all the lights ex-
tngusbed-a feat never before attempted ia this
try! a
9th. 'Against post recliuingr''
from the opera OF Fried Oysters. 8F
9th. Grand March--coDlposed for the Milwaukee
Horse Artillery, by Herr Washtklof 4ssaaar
9TH, Fantasia on the Bass Drum--from the opera Of
Nebuchadnezzar
Slh.i "T'he Tall Young Oysterman."
A Song. by --- ----, Who has kindly volunteered
his services for the occasion.
Price 81 admission. twelve and half cents; children
half price.-Chc0g0 CoDa. Adf.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-08-14

PREJUDICE AGAINST CoLoR.--l'hs uDlucky
and unreasonable feeling, so rampant at the North
does not seem 10 trouble tour Southern brethren
much, at any rate it does not when the coored per-
son is slave. We were passing the fremont
House, a few mornings since, when a carriage drove
up to the door. On the back seat there were gem
tlenan and lady, and on the front seat WOMAN
fat black, aud more Than forly,--holdiug two white
children in her lap. This was all right, Of course,
but il the same thing was 10 happen Ia this city all
parties being free persons, the horror, disgust, and
indignation ofour people, would know no bonnds.-
Commonwealth lan sM ed Ash saf t.ii sf laa
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-08-14
a manuscript Of the reign Of Henry " contains the

Two wvmen in one house,
Two Gates and one NOVICE,
Two duggies and one bone,
May never accord in one.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-08-14

mnS' =. %OODWlF, an experienced and success
fn Midwife, holds herself in readiness day and neht II
attend to the duties of her profession Residence No
Austin street. ap9lJ,r
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II. 5. MOORE, Merchant Tailor and Dealer I,
Gems Furnishing Goois-No 2l35 Main street u s Io
'e puluins, worcester, Mas jyl2
WILLIAM DICKINSON, Notary Public,-
VIII attend ~ this and other matters OF business AZ
49, once over the Central Bank.
Worcester, Oct. 8, 1850. AR
MRS. M. s. THOMPSON.
Female Physician and Midwife,
pal No. IA Sdt'm ST., Worcester. Id
The republic., 1851-07-09
[cORaEspoNDrxoE OF THE REpuBtIc.l ]

BALTIMoRE, July 5-p. m.
We have but little news to-day. There is most
agreeable change in the weather.
very extensive auction sale of furniture, fix
lures, &c, of the Exchange Hotel, took place to-
day. Many of the articles went off exceedingly
cheap.
A tract of over five hundred acres of land, loca-
ted in Virginia, (uncultivated of course,) sold
at public auction to- day at the Exchange for the
very moderate sum Of fifty cents per acre. It was
purchased by John +. McJilten, Of the Baltimore
Patriot. am told it ia very great bargain. There
are intimatons that it contains valuable minerals.
Preparations making to remove the office of
the Morse Magnetic Telegraphfrom the Merchants
Exchange, to the new iron Sun building. The To-
cation is admirable one, and the room unsur-
passed.
The health of Baltimore continues extremely
good-no epidemics of any kind; good deal of
diarrhoea which has proved fatal in several instan
ccs. One of our BEST and most respected citizens
MIR. Alfred Crawford, the efficient superintendent
of the Baltimore and Philadelphia Railroad, fell
victim to iton Sunday morning last.
Our market is quiet.
The Africa's advices have had rather a depress-
ing effect on the market for breadstuffs; sales of
400 barrels Howard street flour at $4 25; City
Mills held at the same price; sales of new red
wheat at 95 a SO; white do. SO 100 cents.
Yellow corn SO 60 cents; white 90 63 cents.
Oats 81 a 40 cents; rye 6S cents.
Provisions and groceries quiet; prices un-
changed.
Whisky 23a 24l cents, in hogsheads and
barrels.
Wool in good request, at 81 90 cents per pound
for common unwashed.
At the Stock Board to-day, Maryland 6's
closed at l02, bid. 1922 asked.
Baltimore 6's, 1890, l04. bid, 1861 asked.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad bonds, 1867, 80 bid,
94a asked; do 1875, SO. bid, 94l asked; do shares,
rs bid, 76b asked; York and Cumberland D, bid, /,
22a asked.
The republic., 1851-07-09
j. SMITH DODGE. Dentist.

No. 81 Bond Street, Broadtpdy, NetU York,
nURING his practice in Washington city, in
~ 1874, secured to himself by Letters Patent
new mode of fastening ARTIFICIAL TEETH, which
saves most of the pain usually given, holds the
teeth firmly in their place, and enables the
to keep the mouth perfectly clean. Out of several
hundred cases there has been but one failure in
seven years.
From Hon. SilGs Wright, r., United States Senator
from the State of New York.
WAsHINdToN, ID. c., Feb. To- 1913.
DR.. J. Smith Dodge. upon his arrival in Wash
ington 10 open an office Surgeon. Dentist, pre-
sented 10 me letters from several friends in New
York of the highest rcspectability and standing,
containing the strongest and most favorable testi-
lnonials, both as to the excellence of his private
character and his superior professional qualifca-
tions. These satisfactory evidences of the man
and the dentist induced me at once to engage the
professional services of Dr.. Dodge for my own
family; and my wife and myself able,
from personal experience, to add our own equally
favorable testimony in his favor as a gentleman
and skilful Dentist. This testimony is thus
given by me, as we'll in obedience to the earnest
Hcitatons of respectable and worthy friends in New
York, who have for many years experienced the
skill and fidelity of the Doctor in his profession,
to my own convictions of is personal and profess
sional merits. SlLAS WRIGHT, JR.
May 24-2aw2m