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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1852-02-17
The Purity OF Rleetions.

Quite furry took place in the House of Repre-
sentatves at Boston, last week, in consequence of
the introduction Of an order, by MIR. Brown of Low
ell, for an inquiry whether undue means were used
by the Corporations of Lowell, or their agents or
officers, during the last election, improperly to nAu-
ence the of the electors and to prevent fair
expression Of the public will. The order was intro.
duced on Friday, and passed very quietly, as orders
for inquiry generally do, but the Wing leaders soon
gave out the signal of alarm, and reconsideration
of the vote was moved. This motion, of course,
went into the orders Of day, and up for consid-
eration the first thing 10 the orders of the dav for
Friday morning.
Kellogg, of Pittsfeld, who moved the reconsider
alton, stated his object to be, in order, if the vote
was reconsidered, TO introduce an amendment, which
should make the order general and unlimited, SO as
to include not only Lowell, but all other places in
the State, and not only manufacturing corporations
and their officers, but all persons in the State The
effect of this it be evident to ALL would be- by
imposing so much on the committee, to defeat the
whole object OF the order. Lord, of Salem, on the
other hand was in favor of the reconsideration for
the purpose of making the order more limited and
restricted in lis scope He would conlne the inqui
ry to one specific and definite charge-no more. He
declared, however, that he opposed TO the whole
movement, and should vote against any inquiry at
all. Who was ii intended to reach! Not corpora
lions, but men belonging to corporations. He be-
lieved that when men became members of corpo-
ration, they did not lose their individual rights as
citzens-the right We suppose, of ''unduly'' infu-
encng the elections by corrupt means. He branched
of into labored TRADE against the terrible ''Coai-
tion,'' that bugbear which so haun.s the imagination
pretty eeectually replied TO, by Hopkins of North
ampton.
Every effort that ingenuity could suggest, was
made, to carry the reconsideration, not emitting the
call for the yeas and nays, and thus the whole ses
sion, till more than half past two O'Clock, was con-
sumed in this one question. The pugnacty with
which any investigation is opposed, indicates very
clearly the fears which entertained of the result
Of an investigation, and this affords an additional
reason why it should be pursued, till the whole facts
in the case are fully developed
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1852-02-17
BY TELEG RIA I'll P,
90 the lOorecster 5pp.


NEW YORK, Feb. l6.
The steamer Eldorado amivedabout O'Clock this
evening, with California dates to Jan. 2lst. The
steamers California and Golden Gate had arrived at
Panama. The latter arrived in twelve days and
eighteen hours from San Francisco, including is
hours detention at Acapulco.
The Eldorado brings freight, one million of
dollars. The news is not important
Accounts from the southern mines state that the
late dy weather has had unfavorable effect upon
business in some places. Many Of the richest guches
have become dry, and miners are compelled either
to return to the creeks rivers where there is wa
ter, or wait until they supplied by bitches, lead
Ing from large streams.
The Stockton journal says that ablebodied men
can obtain employment anywhere in the southern
mnes at one hundred dollars per month, and board.
The Daily Pcayune says that a resolution was
adopted in the Senate, to go into the election Of
u. S. Senator on the 26h Of January.
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he xns and nrassnchusetta.

The New Orleans PicI.onej speaking of the sale
Of the Massachusetts NEG as at Galveston, says
There will uc deuba * long and loud howl from
New EngIaad abolitonists; but Texas dealt with
them mercfully, considering the nature of the crime
IN Its consequences upon the security oproperty and
the domestic quiet of the people.
The code OF many of the southern states would
have justified even summary action Texas
has exercised only her rights and performed on
lY an act ofduty herself but to her sister states
Tor which she is entitled to thanks.''
We copy the above from the Boston Courier of
Monday, and scarcely know whether to admire more
the callous laconsm OF the Courier, or the barbaric
morality of the Picayune. Our Bostonian Rhada-
manthus, who has studied the Constitution at the
feet of Daniel Webster, and whose heart has been
overlooking since 1847, with rapturous alteration of
sour blessed Union,'' utters not one word of com.
ment upon the violation of constitutional law COM
mitted in the sale Of those unfortunate Massuchu-
sets men, but copies approVingy the robbery sem
timents of the Pcayune. The Constitution is vio-
lated, and the Union ignored by this act of Texas,
and yet the Courier,a Massachusetts paper which
has always been as bold and clustering as FalsIaff,
IN defence of the Union and Constitution saws not
as. -Four Massachusetts men have been seized on
board Massachusetts ship, they have been tried
for an act, which, in the case of Lavalete has inn
mortalized three Anglo Saxons, and they have been
sold to perpetual slavery because they are poor. and
have skins the color Of their prosecutors hearts, and
yet the Boston Courier quotes southern editors
words, to show that they have been mercfuly dealt
1Vffh no nd hot he
thanks OF Massachusetts, with that of her sister
States, for this sender exercise of her Christian
mercy
We look upon this act Of Texas, primarily, as
an outrage upon all law, higher and lower; and in
the second place we consider it 10 be the highest in
suit that could be offered to Massachusetts. The
sovereignty the old Bay State, has certainly be-
come mere nominal abstraction, il il cannot cause
paltry State like Texas to respect the rights and
liberties Of men born and bred on her soil IL the
Bey of Tunis, or Emperor of Morocco had done this
thing, Mr.. Webster would soon have called
their African majesties account in thunder tones
for their temerity and insolence but because Texas,
whose reputation amongst the States is anything but
creditabe to her honesty and honor, pleases 80 to
insult Massachusetts, in the person of her citizens,
she must submit in silence. We trust, however that
the land of Adams and Otis has still sense of honor
enough, and public spirit enough left, to show Texas
that she will not submit to brgrandsge because she
claims to exercise it as right, and that however
much northern doughfaces and huukers may CO ncide
in sentiment with slave whippers, and manseaIers,
there are sill men enough within her borders to
maintain her dignity and honorable fame.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1852-02-17

or on the way out, are very much greater than
there can have any reasonable prospect ofprofta-
Bile employment, either as laborers CT miners,
and that the want of employment and of means,
will produce such state Of suffering as has sell
dom been seen in any country or age. 1t is I'M
doubtedly the fact, confirmed by numerous letters
lately received, that great numbers who have
gone out to California, have been for many months
using all possible exertions to procure the Imeans
ofreturning to their homes, but without success.
Letters are received by every mail, by persons
who lave friends there, advising that no more
should come out. Let warning voice be spread
by the press, over the land, that no more of onr
citizens may be enticed 10 the scene ofdisappoinl-
ment and distress. r.
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Illuminated Daguerreotvnea.

WHEREAS, /, HENRY L. INsLEY, of the Citv
County, and State Of New York, did obtain Ict'
ters Patent, of he United tates daled the sixth ay or
January, thousand eight bundled and hfty.two Tor
n DaguorreotyPe process. denomnated illuminated la
guerreotvpes. And whereas, Andrew w. Van Alstn
Of the City OF Worcester in the County of Worcester
State OF Massachusetts, is desous Of acquiring an in
terest therein.
Now, know all Men by these presents that for and in
constellation ui The sum OF --- dollars IN hand IN
me paid the receipt Whereof is hereby Acknowledged
l, the said Henry e. sley have assigned sod and se
over, and by these presents do hereby cedr sell ASSIGN
and SET over to The said Andrew w. Van lsn all mn,
right title, and interest which have in he said nveli
ton, secured TO by said Letters Patent for IN
and In the City and County of Worcester AM state ~
Massachusetts, and in Other place. Tie same To be
held and enjoyed by the sand Andrew W. Van Aslin o
his and behoof, and for the and behoof Of
his legal representatives in the above nentiope nted
district to The full end and which the said Iet
tiers Patent may hereafter be granted MS fnIv
and entirely the would have been held and n
joyed by me, had this asst nment ANA sale not been
made
In testimony Whereof have hercunto set my signa
ture aud SEAL this twenty seventh day Of January one
thousand eight hundred and 6lty-lwo.
H. Il. lNSLEY. -
Signed aud sealed in the presence OF
) D HUMPHREY, LIS
VIM. A. WELLMAN.
febl3 dit
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1852-02-17

TRAVELLED LETTER.--A letter was re-
ceved, few days ago, at the Hartford Comm
Post Office, that had been long journey to reach
ITS destination. 1t was mailed at Portage City,
Wisconsin, Nov 5th, 1851, and was directed to
"Easthartford, Conn, Scotland" 1t was sent to
the British Empire, and there received the follow
ing post marks: Liverpool, Dec. A; c. A., Dec.
5; a B., Dec 7; s. E., Dec, g; Glasgow, Scot
land, Dec. 10; do. do, Dec. %; w. E., Dec. 26;
Hartford, Dec. 2S.
It was then marked ''not found'' and returned
to New York, marked supposed United States ),
1t was forwarded from New York to Hartford.
and sent to Scotland Society, East Hartford,
where it belonged, and which it reached, with
thirteen different post-marks
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1852-02-17
Book Notices.

GRAHAM's MAGAZINE, for March is issued, and
Is very richly stored with music, poetry, engravngs,
stories, essays, and criticisms Of New Books Pub
llshed by Geo R. Graham, 1874 Chestnut street, Phil
adepha.
ARvlNE's CYcLoPEDIA OF ANEcDoTEs.-The
The seventh number of this work is now issued and
Is full of amusing and mrthfnl details Of the lives of
poets. 1t contains also anecdotes relating to the ORR
gin of certain celebrated productions sc. Gould s
Lincoln, Boston, are the spirited publishers.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1852-02-17

SAD SUICIDE.-South Hero, VI. Feb 49,
ls52.-Mr Wright: A fearful occurrence recently
took place in Alburgh, in the south part ofthis
county A very respectable young lady of that
place, having been seduced, and then abandoned,
by young rascal of the same town, in her de-
sPalr and fearful OF future exposure just at night
fall threw herself before the cars of the Vermont
and Coos Railroad, and was crushed, her limbs
being torn from her body, and twisted and wound
like cord around the machinery of the locomo
tive She lived little while after being taken
up, but would not reveal the motive of the terri
bic deed. While the jury of inquest were in SEES
SION, the brother of the poor girl rushed upon her
betrayer, and exclaiming, ''You infamous viii
lan!'' and would have demolished his vile car
cass' mad he not been taken off by the by stand
ers This Is the last version of the story, and con-
sidering the source iom which it comes, believe
1t correct have no heart to make any COM
ments.- Commonwealth
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

Dr.. G. Bunting, from London, England (
author Of practical teatlse Cod Liver OIL ana 9th
er remed es in Cosumpnon formerly Physician to the
Northern Hospital and junior Lecturer TO ha York Hos
pal on Consumption has the honor 10 announce to the
inhabitants OF Worcester and it's vicinity that he is mn
der engagement of distinguished Society in Europe
to investigate and obtain statistical information as 10
the amount of Consumptive diseases in the United
Sttes and Canadas in mparion with those of other
places on the continent. His great experience extend
ing over period OF twenty years in the principal hos.
pitfalls of Europe, gives full assurance OF his perfect
competence for the task IN which he is engaged Dres-
chtr's Patent spy rometer, and the improved sethom-
otter, (the recent invention Of DIR. GUAM of Dublin
together with the fl Xble Sethocupe, over 40 inches
in length, are used by him in his examinations.
Dr. b. wishes to be distinctly understood that no re-
nuneraton is required from any person for his services
his time and expenses being pac by the society under
which he is engaged,
Any person lHbOring under or having predsposition
to Il fearful malady will confer favor by calling and
allowing him 20 make examination and which he
hopes will be satisfactory.
Office, No. 1870 Main street, directly opposite Central
Hotel. noy22-d3m
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1852-02-17

A COOP REAsoN.-A country pedagogue, says
the Capet Bag, had Two pupils; 10 one he was very
partial, and to the other very severe. One mornin
1t happened that these two were late, and were call
ed out to account for it,
"You must have heard the bell, boys; why did
you not come!'
"Please, sir,' said the fayorite. al was dreamin
that was goin 10 Caforny, and | thought the
school bell was the steamboat bell, and was gon
in her.'
every well, sir" said the master, (gad of any
pretext TO excuse his avorite,) and now sir (turn-
ing to the Other } what have YOU to sayq,'
"Please, SIR said the puzzled boy, "L-I was
was waitin to see Tom ofi''
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1852-02-17

PLEASURE EXCURSION TO WASHINGTON -
An excursion party will leave Worcester for Wash
ington, via. New York, Philadelphia, and Balt-
more, leaving Worcester the oath and 25h of Feb
ruary, at O'Clock, P. NJ, and to return any time
within the succeeding ten days. All persons joining
this excursion, will be required to proceed directly
through to Washington but can return at their lei
sure, within the time above named from Washing
ton 10 Philadelphia, and from the last named place
FIVE days will be added, giving them ample opportu-
nifty Of visiting Washington, the Houses of Congress,
&C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York, and
such other places the route, as they may desire.
The fare from Worcester to Washington and back
is put at the low price of seventeen dollars When
we consider that this is the most interesting season
of the year to visit Washington, when the most
splendid talent our country can produce, will be
brought out in the very important measures before
Congress, cannot doubt that many Of our citizens
will avail themselves Of this opportunity.
In order that the trip shall be as economical a s
possible, arrangements have been made by which
the plce Of board for this party, while in Washing
ton, will be only dollar per day; thus saving
some five or six dollars to the excursionsts, in the
item of board alone
II any further information is desired, it may be
had at this ofice or at the depot. Tickets will be
for sale at the depot.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1852-02-17

BREAKING UP OF THE MOHAWK AND
HoosIc.-We learn that the Mohawk aud Hoo
SIC rivers broke up yesterday afternoon, and that
the flood was very high at Troy. Messengers
were sent down to warn our produce dealers and
others along the wharyes, and they Immediately
commenced hosting their goods into the upper
iohs' 10 be out OF the way of hethreaened fresh
ell The ice remained firm here, and people
were crossing last evenng.-.al6any Ere. Reg.
Of Saturday.
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Q he D ailp g y y.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY IL, 1852.

u Advertisers, wishing to have their advertisements
appear The next day. will please send as early in the
day as possible Also, those wishing insert advertise
meats in the Weekly should send in as early as Monday
noon All advertisements for this paper from Others
than regular who have accounts with the of
fee, must be paid for at the time they are inserted
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1852-02-17

MORE SLAVES FOR CALIFORNIA; James
Gadsden OF South Carolina, writes to the Shreveport
lLa.) Gazette that colony of planners is organizing
in South Carolina to emigrate to California. win
from five to eight hundred slaves. They have sent
memorial TO the the California Legislature, asking
leave to settle there with their slaves.
Could anything better illustrate than this, the ut
Ter disregard Of, and contempt for latO entertained
by Southern Shareholders. These men cannot be
ignorant of the fact that the Constitution OF Caor-
MIA prohibits slavery, and that the Legislature can
not legally grant their insulting request, and yet they
are to make it. We have been again and ag in
assured by our bunker politicians, that the "Com
promise" had settled the question of slavery Ii
seems as if those shareholders would wish to have il
opened again. Well, let them open it.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1852-02-17
MASSACHUSETTS, LEGISLATURE.
MONDAY, Feb 16.

SENATE.-pelitions were presented and referred
BY Mr. Osgood, in aid Of the Maine Law.
Orders were adopted on motion Of MIR. Brigham,
that the Committee the Judiciary consider whe'h-
er any alteration can be made in our present laws,
for the assessment of taxes, TO make the bur.
den more just and equal in proportion to property
The bill to amend the acts for the relief OF inso-
vent debtors passed 10 be engrossed.
Adjourned
HoUsE.--Ordered, on motion OF Mr.. Earle oil
Worcester, that The Committee on the Judiciary con-
slider and report whether any further legislation is
necessary to secure the prompt accountability OF mag
isrates for fees, fines, penalties, and lorieitwes,
which, by law, they are required 10 receive aud pay
over
Ordered, on motion Of Mr.. Hoar Of Worcester,
that the Committee the Judiciary be instructed
to consider the expectancy Of giving to the several
Police Courts in the Commonwealth. criminal juris-
diclion co.eXtensiye with that Of Justices OF the
Peace, for the counties in which they are respect
lively located.
Ga Saturday, Mr. Dawes of Adams, presented an
order relative to the bringing the corporations OF
Adams, their agents or officers and others, to the
test of an enquiry, whether they had influenced
in any manner the privileges OF the voters of that
town, SO as to hinder the legitimate expression of
political opinion at the late election The ORDER on
motion of Mr. Small, of Truro, was laid on the table.
This morning the order was called up, and a dis
cussun ensued, in which Mess Dawes of Adams,
Lewis of Lanesboro', Pbmp,on of Boston, Brown
of Lowell, Colby of Boston, Hopkins of Norlhamp-
ton, Small of Truro, Mansur of Fitchburg, Schouer
Of Boston, and others, took part.
Mr. Earle of Worcester, briefly addressed the
House, after which, the question on the acceptance
OF the order was taken by yeas and nays. The mum
Der stood as follows: yeas 1856, nays l54. The or
der was thus rejected, by 10.
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DIED.

IN IN this city, Feb. 9th, Eli Gerald, aged 49,
William Wssson, "a
weeks ~ 'i" N'AAt' ,
Catherine, wife of William Carter, IS
i ilth' Charles ID. Brigham, 20 years, months.
i' Ghafes i son OF Gerry and sarah Ii. Valentine
D itl, herotrt w, son of William and Catherine NJ.
Duncah. Years, II months, IA days.
Ii=ln, Almlra, wife OF John X. Thrasher, 81.
IN IN 5erln, Feb is, Ephram Babcock, aged So
vic IN West ston, Feb 10th, Mrs Sally, wife of Da-
Wis Fairbank, aged rs years
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1852-02-17

~ S. A. Howland's stock Of Books and Sta
tlonery is the nUsr extensive anu varIeu IN rn1s
city. and it would be well for intending purchasers
of those articles, to call and inspect the contents
of his loaded shelves and cases. S. A. Rowland
has thousands of valentines available for all ages,
states, and stages oflOve, despair, hope jealousy,
phrensy, scorn, and dsdain. s. A. Howland's,
Harrington Block, on Main, and fronting Pleasant
street, is the place.
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COMMERCIAL.
BOSTON DTarket-Feh Il

:, Flour and GraiD-'rhe market is steady and firm fol
rluur sales OF Ohio and Michigan common and fancy
brands at 87a 81 fancy tennessee S. a ia: and ey
IRA DIT 'nds So 2 u per Dbl. Corn bngs 10 a Tic
L3 yellow, and 81 69c for white O4is are steady at
freyi,ons-Pork is in good demand, at Sl4 So l6 So
scarce and sells at 9, 94c in bbls, and 10 IO1c in
Kegs, cash and mos. Beet brings 50 a IL SO per bbl
as to quality. r. '
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1852-02-17

NEW EDITION OF THE ENcLYcoPEDIA
Observation-Disclosures. Adam and Charles Black,
OF Edinburgh, Scotland, the proprietors of the copy
right OF this work since the time Messrs. Balan.
tyne & Co. ceased to flourish, have announced
new edition, the eighth, as in preparation. The
whole will be in Ii volumes 4to., illustrated by 500
engravings on steel and many thousands on wood.-
All articles, not super seeded by newer contributions,
viii De improved to the latest knowledge by the most
eminent and able men. The proprietors propose to
commence the publication in monthly parts towards
the close Of 1852. and to proceed at the rate of four
volumes every year till finished.
few years ago in law suit between Messrs.
A. & c. Black and the heirs of the late Dueald
Stewart, as TO the ownership of contribution. il
was proven that over fl24,OOO (more than 5000
O0O) had been expended on the work; and now it is
stated that the SALE in the eighty years of its publ
cation, has been $4,000 copies.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1852-02-17

hossUTH's SIsTERs.-Letlers from Austria
state that kossuth's sisters will soon be at liberty,
as i has been discovered that the letters, which
furnished the ground of their arrest, did not con-
tain political matter.