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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-01

A WOMAN WALKING AGAINST TIME
An American female, called by the romantic
name of Miss Kate Irvine, has commenced the
arduous task of walking eight hundred miles in as
many consecutive hours, for bet of $500. The
feat was begun at the Barrack Tavern Gardens,
on Wednesday last The lady pedestrian seems
10 be about thirty years Of age, tall, and of rather
prepossessing appearance Her carriage is re-
markaby erect She wears the Bloomer cos
tume-a straw hat, jacket of thin black mate
rial, light vest with bright buttons, tunic silk
skirt, and light boots She started for the first
mile at six o'clock in the evening, and accom-
plished ii in IL IL minutes. The average time
of each mile up TO Thursday evening, varied from
IL IL to 10 minutes, which, for a woman, may
be considered really wonderful Nearly three
hundred persons paid visit to the fieet-footed
American on Wednesday .-Shefeld Times.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-01

II The Springfield Republican of the 29th
July says:-A call has been issued by certain cit
liens Of Newburyport for a Convention of such
people Of Massachusetts, without distinction of
party as wish to abandon all existing parties, and
TO organize under entire ew issues and measures
an "Independent State and National Union Par
ty, upon broad, deep and lasting foundation -
This Convention is called TO meet in Newbury-
port, on the 9th Of September next, and it is an
nounced that inuitatiOns have been extended to
Willard Fillmore, Thomas II. Benton, Edward
Everett, Daniel s. Dickinson, Rufus Choate, Rob-
ert Toombs, A. II. Stephens, Abbott Lawrence,
Lewis Cass, and other distinguished gentlemen to
be present. Whose axe is 10 be ground by the
movement is not Immediately obvious
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-01

"A SMART LAD.-At the recent exhibition Of
the New York Free Academy, lad received one
gold and SIX ward medals. The gold medal was
awarded for his attainments in mathematics
Inc SIX ward medals were given for his profcen-
cy in chemistry, natural philosophy, English
Herman, composition, and astronomy His name
Is John Hardy. The Express SAYS: "This youth.
who Is about eighteen years of age, displayed
much ability In his course; he has done honor 10
the Institution wherein he received his education,
and is the JOY of his poor parents. His father is
a9ourDeyman blacksmith his bread by
the most unpleasant Of labors, and is so needy in
circumstances, as TO have been scarcely able to
leave his son at the academy for the past YEAR
But Johnny has proved good son, his education
has not been lost, and now he goes to his father
accompanied by the love and admiration of his
professors aud classmates, and profusely crowned
with academical honors. Each time he came
forward TO receive medal, he was received with
the most vehement applause"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-01

WHAT SLAVERY CANNOT Do.-Represent
itself at the Worlds FAIR. While the North can
show her sons and daughters, her operatives and
laborers as specimens of her productions, the
South must keep her slaves at home Her sub
lime productions find no place for exhibition
there. That institution, which showers such
blessings on the roor benighted black race, res
culng them from heaheuism and darkness, and
clothing them with comforts and Christianity. will
have no enduring monument in the future annals
OF Worlds Fairs! SobeIly, what thought is
here! At the first step of nations in the line Of
true progress, when the din, rancor, and sglory
OF war Is giving way TO the generous spirit of ri.
valry in arts and sciences, those more peaceful
engines of Christianity, slavery, by necessitous
law of its own, finds itself shut ont from any en-
Joyment of these privileges. That institution,
having It's birth in force and war, shrinks before
the arts and labors of peace, and hides away like
one who has no part in the glorious inheritance.
LoloeH american.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-01

A ScoTcH AcTEoN.--A pretty village on
the neighboring coast, frequented by summer Wis
tiers, WAS lately the scene Of rather an amusing
Incident. Taking the advantage Of lovely sum-
mer day, two young ladies betook themselves to
a sheltered spot lmle way up the coast, where
they hoped TO indulge In an unmolested bathe.-
Alter the usual preliminary proceedings, they had
Just accomplished the first few dips, when, to
their Consideration and disgust, they observed a
young gentleman of an inquiring turn of mind
seated on neighboring rock, and enjoying the
scene. The impertinence was aggravated by the
fact that powerful opera glass was made the
instrument Of more minute inspection of their
aquatic evolutions.
The blushing and indignant maidens remained
IN the water as long as was consistent to comfort
and security, IN the hope that the stranger would
withdraw, and leave them to their necessary
toilet, when, 10 their horror, he was observed 10
descend from his elevation, divest himself of his
apparel, and proceed to battle in close proximity
But he had strangely miscalculaled the results,
TOR the spirit of the maidens was fully aroused,
and they determined on a bold revenge. With
an appearance of insuted modesiy, they tmdy
withdrew from the sea, and concealing them
selves behind convenient rock, proceeded to
dress; then folding up their bathing gowns, they
rushed upon the garments of the gentleman and
bore them off in triumph. The unfortunate man
Instantly comprehended his position.
A succession of shouts and suppIications fol"
lowed the ladies in their flight, growing fainter
and fainter as the distance increased; while the
gentleman, with considerable modesty, le-
manned in the water, evinong great agitation,
and imporin restitution. at first with stentorian
lungs, ard subsequently in animated and appro.
pirate gestures; but in vain; the nsulted maidens
were inexorable. As the spotwas very secluded,
some hours elapsed before he could make his sit.
uaon known. At length grnning rustic made
his appearance, and informed him thai the twa
leddies had left his cla'es wi wench at the
green, mile ava, whl wadna gle them back
without he paid pun for taking care o. them,
forby geeing penalty for ahronling the leddes
dookin." The penalty was paid on the restora-
ton of the garments, and the unlucky wight
quietly left the village, where the joke was al
ready known, and the conduct of the two damsels
fully approved of The offender is now suffering
from severe attack of rheumatism Edinburgh
Guardian.
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chr paiIp 5pp.
1ToNpAY. AueUsT /. Is5s.

~ The Post, in speaking OF The resolve passed
bv The Convention, relative TO trial by jury, says,
forciby ssTRe men that iVoud impair thus great ist'-
tt,On are those lpho doing 0hat mischief fhTe IS IN
the matter" True!-Atlas.
The above may be s'iorcibe, oracuar, wise, pro-
found, and instructive, those who understand it,
bu: we submit, that to any ordinary comprehension,
the meaning Of It's author is not particularly clear.
The editor Of The Atlas, no doubt, understands it,
and sees through and through it, with his piercing,
critical eyes. Blu, everybody has not the gift, like
him, Of looking into the interior Of mind; and so,
everybody canuo, SO consc,entiously coincide with
the Post au,horhatisely utter the nterjectona
"TS1ei''
But. let US assume the Yankee privilege of guess
ing, Let US suppose that meaning rs hidden under
the rubbish of words, taken from the Post and very
appropriately put into the Atlas. Let us suppose
that the meaning Of the mysterious sentence is, 'Ihe
Convention have acted mischievousy in affirming
that juries have the right determine both the law
and the fact'' Now, il this is the meaning Of the
Post and Atlas, (and il it is not, we mag inc
what ISL we beg leave to inform them that the same
thing has been declared, according to law, both in
Great Britain and own country. long prior to this
time.
During the political TRIALS in England, towards the
end Of the eighteenth century, Mr. Erskne, the coun-
tryman Of Brougham, and his precursor the coun-
sci Of the prescribed relormers, riumrhanty estab
lished the right Of jures, to determine the law and
the fact, though he opposed by the malice OF the
Court, the toryisn of the Parliament, and the hunk
erism of the bench. Soon after the trial Of the Dean
of St. Asaph, in 1894, the Britiah Parliament, in
consequence of Mr. Erskine's efforts, passed de-
caratory act, giving jurors the power to ''rener
verdict upon the whole offence charged;'' that is,
to make them judges of the law, as well as the fact.
In 1898, Congress passed a law similar to that of
the British In New York, IN 1903, in the case OF
the ''Peope VS.. Croswe,' for libel on Jefferson,
the Judge charged the jury according the old Eng.
fish law, and the defendant was convicted The
case was carried before the full bench in 1904, and
argued by Alexander Hamilton, for the defendant.
The Court equally divided in opinion, but the
Legislature, the next year, passed d6cIaraory act,
giving uries the right determine the law aud the
fact. This is the prevailing law of the country, and
Massachusetts only afr ms an established practice,
and adheres a safe and liberal theory of law, when
she makes it constitutional for juries to determine
the law and the fact.''
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-01

"BRAINwoRK Fellow citizens, as you
sprawl on your sofas this pleasant afternoon, or
make an inverted z of yourself by propping your
chair-back against the WALL you probably think
1t must be easy to write what you 6nd it easy to
read. Did you ever plough, hoe corn, or plant
cabbages? We have been engaged in all these
rural exercises, and have also swung the scythe
and cradle under the hot sun OF the South; and
we solemnly declare that the physical labors
aforesaid are mere recreations in comparison with
the exhausting toll of writing for the press in
close office, with a south western aspect, when
the thermometer is in the neighborhood of the
nineties. The vigorous ideas that should find
their way by electric telegraph from the brain to
the pen, llquify on the road and ooze ont in big
globules of perspirstion, while the more delicate
fancles evaporate by the ''nsensible' process
Excuse, therefore, any shortcomings of genius
under the soporifc influence of the summer sol.
slice; for, be assured, that vertical sun,
however it may dulcIfy and mature cherries,
plums, and other fruitful "pumptiludes, . is by
no means favorable to the development of incl
leclual products. ~ Y. Sunday Times.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.
The Greatest Medical Discovery of the

The Greatest Medical Discovery of the
Age.
MR.. KENNEDY, of Roxbury, has discovered ia ore
of our commons Pasture Weeds remedy that cures
every kind of IumOr, from the Sci ofua duwn TO
common Pimnle. lie has tried it in over eleven hun.
dred cases. and never failed except in two cases, Uhun
der humar) He has now in his possession over tw
hundred certificates Of its value all within twenty
miles OF Boston
Two bottles is warranted to cure musings sore
mouth
One to thee bottles will the worst kind Of PIN
Piles on The face.
Two or three bottles will clear the system of bIes
Two bottles is warranted cure the orst canker in
the mouth and Stomach.
Three five bottles is warranted to cure the worst
of Eryspelas.
One to two bottles is warranted cure al humor in
the eyes.
Two bottles is warranted to cure running of the ears
and blotches among the hair.
Four six bottles is warranted 10 cure corrupt and
running ulcers
One bottle will cure scay eruption of the skin
Two 10 rhree bottles is warranted the worst
Of rngworm.
Two to three bottles is warranted to cure the most
desperate of rheumatism.
Three four bottles is Narraned cure salt rhe un
Five to eight bottles will cure The of scIo
lua.
benefit is ALWAYS experienced from the first bottle.
and perfect cure warranted vhen the abCveq
is taken.
Reader peddled over thousand bottles Of this in
the vicinity OF Boston, | know the effects Of it in
every case. So sure as water will extngush fire so
will this humor. never sold bne of it
but that bottle sold another after trial il always
speaks for itself There two things about this herb
THAI appears surprsingfrst that grows in our
pastures, in places que plenty and yet its value
has never been known until discovered it in 1916 ;
second, that il should cure all kinds of hum r. have
given it TO children year old, up old of sky
from the hoeliest woman 10 Boston, up 20 the belle of
Nunantum, and in all the cure is certain. No
change of diet is necessaryea the best you can
get. have likewise an herb when siInmered in sweet
OIL dissoves Scrnfnous swelling of the neck and under
the ears-pGice SO cents
Directions for USe.-Adu, one table spoonful per
day children eight ears, desert spoonful child
from five to tight years, lea spoonful As no d..
recon can be applicable to all constitutions, take
enough to operate on the bowels twice a day
Mr., Kennedy gives personal attendance in bad cases
of Scrofua.
Price ST. Manufactured by DONALD KENNEDY
l2O Warren street RoxHDry. For sale by REDDlNG
& Co , s state street, Boston.
For sale in Worcester by D. Scott, M B. Green, 5
White Co, g. A. Harrington & Co., E. H. Marsh
F.. Weather bee, Cald dwell s Hill Bush Co, James
Green, l.. r. Lazsll, Fibey d Scott CIappvle. Geo
Roberts S"uihbridge, A. F Amidon- dly sugl
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-01

FASTER The London Morning Advertiser
says;-"We are enabled to announce, that by
new and much improved construction Of vessels,
1t will be perfectly praclicabe to accomplish the
voyage between the United States and the United
Kingdom, IN considerably less than four days; in
fact, in about three and half-the ports con-
meeting the old and the new world being Halifax
and Galway. This is no speculative statement
II is grounded on experiments which have al
ready been made, to test the sailing capabilities
Of vessels constructed on the new principle
With the submarine telegraph which is about to
be laid down between Halifax and Galway, and
the passage of vessels in three days and half
across the Atlantic, America and Great Britain
will virtually become one colossal country, nhab-
tied and governed by the Anglo.Saxon race
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-01

The PAINT Roor.-The Ocala (Fla.) Mir
ror gives the following description Of one of the
vegetable productions of Florida, called the
''Paint Root" which is certainly great curios-
lty "This root grows in great abundance in the
nat woods near the streams, and in the savannas
ofthe counties of Levy, Marion, Sumter, and per-
haps many other counties of East and South Flo.
rda. 1t has top similar to the flag, and root
about the size Of mans thumb, of various
lengths, running horizontal, not far below the sur
face, 1t is very Juicy, and Of deep red color
Hogs are exceedingly fond of it, and fatten on it
rapidly, if they are black, or have black hoofs.-
1t is said by the old settlers, that hogs with white
hoois seem to founder, and their hoofs come off,
which causes them to perish, unless well fed ill
they recover. Even where the animal has only
one white hoof, the others black, the white hoor
comes off. The root colors the flesh, bones and
marrow, of hogs that feed upon it, There is no
doubt that this root may be substituted for mad
der, and become source of no inconsiderable
traffic to the people of Florida. Like the arrow
root, or compta, it grows spontaneously in great
abundance. and may be cultivated, if thought ad.
vantageous.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-01

CASE OF SUPPOSED KIDNAPPING PRoy-
IDENcE.-A very light mulatto girl, between
four and five years of age, the daughter of Eliza
beth Green, disappeared from her mothers resi-
dence In Wickenden street, on Wednesday, the
18th ult., in very mysterious manner. The
prominent facts in The case are these. On the
Sunday previous, there came to coored board
ing house in the neighborhood Of the chd's resi-
deLce, large, well, dressed mulatto woman who
said she was from the South. colored woman
by The name Of Munroe, living in the house ad-
joining that Of Elizabeth Green, occasionally
worked in the bounding house, and was in the
habit of carrying this child there with her. Once
or twice between Sunday and Wednesday, this
Southern woman saw. the child expressed her
admiration of IFS beauty, and desired to possess
her. On Wednesday. the woman left Providence
IN the midday train, either for Boston or Wor-
cester, IL is not ascertained which, and the child
who had been dressed at the suggestion Of this
woman, by Mrs Munroe, was missed soon after
The police have been on The search for a number
OF days, but can obtain no clue to The wherea-
bouts Of the woman or child. The hickman who
took the woman from the boarding house TO the
cars, stated, when first questioned about the
matter, that there was child with her, but upon
further questioning says there was no child
Whether bribery and conspiracy have been EN-.
ployeS in this transaction, we are unable TO do
termine. The woman, before she departed. said
she was going TO Canada; but this is believed 70
be mere ruse 10 cover her retreat in the onno.
site direction. The police are on the ale,t and
may ferret out the guilty parties.-- Prov. Free
man.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-01

FOR PRESCRIPTIONS and Physcans' use, J,oq to ,.o,,
reliable sources IN Boston and Neic YORK can Ss
Jo,na at The Store IF Lc~is r. Lazeil, 20l Main
Every one who is any conversant with n.,,.. -,
Nnecas, KNOWS the great difficulty of fndine an ar,I
oe perfectly fee from adueralion, Especlnv l. M
We case win those In general use which M ~ a,ha,
should be as pure possible Ia hns b"s ~ otneIa'
nnu now Is my ann TO purchase none hui lhs bssi
Ss1smhose which may be relied upon aud All NAV
ee' connden OF the purity Ofevefy nfcie oh,sn.d :,
my establishment trust that cri,n "U.ai'eI ~
continue 70 sustain me in NY cndcnvors. 2y their
pa'tonaee assuring them that every article viii Ia hsl
compomnded =, . rhyslclans' prescriptions carefully
a"",s " all hours Of The day and night
""" L' Il LAZELL, Apothecary.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-01

BosToN, July SO.-A desperate encounter
took place last night between the new Harbor
Police and two harbor thieves, who had been
boarding and robbing vessels at this port, DISCUS
ed 10 masks, and sometimes using chlorolorm-
The robbers were seen leaving a vessel in a boat,
and were pursued and captured. They afterwards
escaped and were again pursued, the robbers fir.
ing i've times at the officers, who returned the
compliment, but without effect on either side
One Of the robbers was finally strack down by
walchman, and the other was run down.
They were armed with two six.barrelled re-
yolvers each, and several gold watches which
they had stolen, were found upon them. A third
member Of the gang was arrested this morning.
Their names are George Taylor, alias Kelley,
WIN. Mclaughlin, and Henry Kelley, alias Al.
len. Upon Them was found large amount stolen
from the brig Maria MiIder, boarded July 26.--
The captain was put to sleep with choroform and
his pantaloons robbed OF 1876
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-01

PROBABILITIES OF WAR IN EUROPE
The New York Courier thus specuates upon the
probabilities of a war in Europe:
" In our judgment, the same fanaticism
which has urged forward the Emperor of Russia
to his present position, will continue to press him
forward TO the fate; the SHINE dependence upon
Russia and hatred of Britain, which prompted
Austria to connect her fate with that of Russia,
will prevent her receding; and if SO, Britain and
her allies, will very shortly strike blow which
will set all Europe IN blaze--leave Russia with
out Fleet-and in due time, render the Russian
and Austrian capitals, The home of the combined
armies Of Western Europe.
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$1,000 REWARn,

III ush nnr wv ~, = koOT AND HERB BITTERs
,i,oi co. We Icy 70 Az me people, who shall be- en-
aug they VIII ne sure to be cured OF the Liver ComnaIo
Or nn nas Jlnndiee Coughs and Colds Cosye
T' n, |eahness Headache, all Complaints arising
conpianis which every body is more or less tonbed
w WIZ an9r having ont the Spring. Laugleys Bit
ters are lne very thing for all the Indies and every
else should have bottle and no mistake IN nm ~ 1Iuy
10 good and never harm, and are very pIeosn,
TO take: Only 20 and 37l cents a bottle. r''''"n'
sold ~ Norcester, by James Green, and M u cxo..
wholesale and retail ID. Scott, h. H. Marsh I -
Lel and az other dealers in medicine Also by deaers
IN Az the towns and villages every where. - '''''"
marl8 ~ '"''""'
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-01
Renefit of G. $. kames.

GREAT NIeHT AT THE MUSEUM The benefit of
the above highly talented and popular actor and great
favorite in Worcester takes place this evening, at the
Museum on which occasion splendid bill Of entertain
ment is offered consisting of Motons sterling old Eng
fish Comedy &C the "school Of Reform (berg the
first representation of it in this city, cast to the entire
strength of the Company,-Mr. EAMss pefsonatng the
famous character Of 'BoB TYLsE.' Mr. ard Mrs.
Leighton will make their first appearance in Wofces
ter, Tins occasion. popular Duet will also he sung
by the Misses Pierce, Of this CITY, The performance
will conclude with tie fine and highly laughabe farce
Of the "Rough Diamond" Tn which Mrs. Kames, (lor
merly Jenny Leslie, The well-i nown and very popular
Danseuse and ayOTite with the Orceser pubic will
make her first and only appearance this bill
OF such merits and attraction is rarely presented,
and il is conf emily expected that the friends
OF Mr. ami Mrs Kames, viii honor the occasion with
overlooking house, and thus afford hem substantial
token OF their friendly remembrance and regards
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-01

A"FAMILY PAPER. 1.-The Daily News,
an evening journal, issued at Newport, Ky, is
essentially "famiy paper" 1t is edited and
published by W. s. Bailey, and every type that
goes into its columns is set by his daughters The
little girls set type with great facility. The pa.
per Is got ready, put 10 press, and worked off by
me family, IN matter-of course kind of way,
Just as me dishes are washed, or any other job Of
housework performed. 1t is, moreover. the or
gan Of the Free Democracy ofthe STATE
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-01

ANOTHER WHITE CRAEE.-On Wednes-
day morning last, William Campbell, our post
rlder, came putting into our Office with a large
white crane, measuring four feet and two inches
fIom Up to Tip Of wings. II was captured by Jo-
seph Carver, of Springyille, on Tuesday last, and
was snos at distance of one hundred yards, 1t
y perfectly white We learn that a bird Of the
same KIND has been shot By William T. Donald.
son, OF Buckingham, and one by Frets WeiseI,
OF the same township. Doylestown (Pa.) Dem.
Ocrdf
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-01

HARPER's NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE for Au-
gust contains a most interesting article upon
Niagara with illustrations. These latter are
spirited and beautiful. A Ride with Kit Karson,
is spirited description of the adventures and
character of one of the boldest frontier men now
living. Abbott's eulogium of the ambitious
Corsecum follows with other articles of the great
est interest and literary ability. The August
number is FIRST rate one. For sale at the Book
stores