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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-09

A GRAND BALL IN CoAL-PIT.--I"A
Traveller underground describes entertain
meat which came off recently ia an English coal
e:1-''The ball room was situated at depth
of nearly one thousand one hundred feet below
the surface Of the earth, and was 10 the shape of
the letter l., the width being fifteen feet, the
base, twenty-five feet, perpendicular height, for
ty-eight feet. Seats were placed on the sides of
the said ballroom, the floor was dried and flag
ged, and the whole place was brilliantly um-
nated with lamps and candles. The company
began to assemble, and descend IN appropriate
dresses, about halfpa nine in the morning, and
continued TO arrive till one in the afternoon The
men engaged in work, their wives and daughters,
and sweelhearts; several neighbors with their
wives, the proprIetofs and agents with their la
dies, and sundry friends of both sexes who had
courage to avail themselves Of the privilege all
these gradually found their way TO the bottom of
the shaft. Immediately on their arrival there,
they proceeded to the extremity OF the drift, to
the face ofthe coal local never has while face,
though IT some times has clean face, in mining
language0 at the face each person hewed piece
of coal, as memento of the ball, and then re.
turned to the ballroom. As soon a sufficient
number Of guests had assembled, dancing COM
menced, and was continued without intermissioa
till three O'Clock in the afternoon. No distinction
was made among the guests, and born and bred
ladies joined in general dance with born and
bred ptmen's daughters All now returned in
safety, and in nice clean and well-lined baskets,
to the upper regions, delighted with the amuse-
ments in which they had been engaged. A local
band of minerg musicians was in attendance, aud
the pit was filed with music and merrment
The genii of the eaverns were startled, and the
young dandi6ed women never looked so happy,
so clean, and so gay Refreshments were not
forgotten. and cold punch, malt liquor, and bis
cults of all kinds, were dispensed in abundance
u was estimated that between two and three
hundred persons were present, and that nearly
one half of them were females, 1t must be re-
membered that the pit was clean, prepared, and
had not been worked; so that no smoke and dust
exaded from its mouth, and every facility was
given for comfortable, slow and safe descent
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-09
The Worcester Cornet hand,

a. w. TWlCHELL, Leader and Directof)
are prepared to furnish music for all occasions Apply
10 A. WITT, corner Of Front and fremont streets,
y. i. GODDARD, Mulbury street
j. MCFARLAND, 81 Front street.
~ Orders left at g, IN. Lorings Music store 2Oa
Min st.. the Central Hotel will meet with promnt
attention, by }. .ALDRICH, CLERK,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-09

Latest FROM THE FIsHERIEs.-T The Earbor
grace Herald states that the Capeng, small fish
mat lor@a the principal article of food for the
I've" sound'a"der', have been attacked by disease,
dead, 800 ~" S"'' "nn"'o
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-09

oATs.--At the Horticultural exhibition in Boston,
dome stalks Of oats were exhibited, q California
growth, that were nine feet high.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-09

REoovERIKo.--We are glad 10 learn that Mr.
Blossom, Of Hingham who was SO badly injured by
the explosion Of cannon on the 4h Of July, is rap
IDLY recovering. The citizens Of bingham have con
tr'ou'ed generously or HE relief and the printers Of
Boston have made him Up a purse Of $780,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-09

Dhs. VIM. j. NEWTON DENrisTs, Rave 70.
moved ,helr Office fIom CIRCUITS buildings 70 the pleas
House. anM Il,
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deco dwti s. ROGERS. M D.
DC. AnareH v,s mYdro medicnte6 Rntha

Dr. Andrews Hydro Medicate6 Baths,
tor ne cure OF rheumatism, Goul, Stiff JOINS Scro-
lula Ril CIV Orm, aud all Cutaneous Diseases arising
nom want Of huidIty, or inquiry of the Blood
N. b Those wishing 70 avail themselves of the
Mealchal properties OF the above b. tbs can be ac-
commodated Tuesdays, THURSDAYS and SATURDAYS m
NO. VI Pleasant ST., Worcester, Mass. dew wi
Z. G. bacon, Counsellor atl.avy.-His Tim
being no longer occupied with the duties of the Mayor
any, he VIII devote himself exclusively TO the business
oil MS profession Office, No /, Central Exchange
January 8, 1858. ian5 div
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-09

E1- Mr. Udopho Wolfe, the celeb,a,ed imuor,er
Of "scheidam schnapps," cautions Al per.ous.
through the Boston Traveller. agans, calling their
mporations Of Holland Gin by that name.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-09

EY-The editor Of the Lowell Courier says he does
not know more simple OF appropriate word in the
whole language, than diairibe.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-09

tion in relation 10 the political flare up in Milford,
and hope this will be the last We shall hear of the
matter:
MILFORD, Aug. s.
Messrs Editors: Ny attention has this moment
been called TO communication in the Spy of the 2d
inst, relating to the trouble in Milford, concerning
the appointment OF Edwin Willis as Postmaster in
this town. In the editorial remarks preiacng the
COMMUNICATION, You say that you ehave been inform
ed from other credible sources, that the handful, Of
which we ublished an abstract the other day, is
calculated TO give impression in relation
TO public opinion 10 Milford, respecting the recent
appointment OF Postmaster in that place." &c, sc.
You have been, most certainly, imposed upon as
to this matter That the handful Is calculated TO
give thoroughly correct impression, in relation to
public opinion, the subject of Willis's appoint
menment, be proved by the testimony of every
intelligent individual in town, who knows nything
about the circumstances OF the case ! am author
lied to assert, that many gentlemen who are reck-
oned among the most prominent and respectable cit
liens in town, Il will give you their nanes when
you desire I'D stand ready, when called upon
to testify to this fact. They will also bear witness
that, in their opinion, Willis is far, very far, from
being "well qualified lor the situation'' You have
been informed that since his residence in this town.
he has sustained an irreproachabe character Your
informant is mistaken this point also. His char.
acter has not been 'irreproachabe'' since his res.
Idence here, nor does he, you were informed en-.
joy the coincidence Of the Of The population
Did the information you received from "olher cred
lble sources extend TO any period of Wiis's career
previous his residence here? You have but TO in
qure Of any other, and all other persons, than
small clique Of corrupt politicians, Of which he ap-
pears to be the life and soul, and not only all have
said will be corroborated, but you will be told tale
IN addition, that will forever preclude the possibility
OF establishing in your mind any sort Of confidence
in the man
A., IL,
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WIN. :. BARTON,

attorney ana Counsellor at L0aO,
NOTARY PUBLIC,
COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS, for New York. New Jer.
sey, &C, NO. harrington Corner Worcester
apl3 dawistf
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-09

Worcester Water Cure InstEtutIOn.-N0
i GLEN STREET.-This Institution is well arranged
LOT the treatment of inyads at all of the year
TERMS usually, for full board and treatment e ON
week. -
Eash patient should furnish line and tive hesyy
COTTON sheeisi two wooden blankets; one comfortable
and old linen for bandages.
Out door practice attended 30 as usual,
Office hours from ITO 4P, NJ
decd dMtl ROGEps M N
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-09
A. PRENTJsS.

- Designer and Engraver, upon Wood and Stone
House on Crescent street All orders left wiih G. w
RICE, at l.: u. Goddard Co.'S, will meet with prompt
attention. Particular attention paid to drafting Machi
merry. dsc30S dIf
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-09

Ladies', Try It'll YOU wish to find an art icl
peculiarly adapted Tor dressing the Hair, removing
dandru, &c, use the Excelsior Hair Tonic prepared
by Lombard q Cnndall and sold by Druggists and
Fancy dealers generally in the United States and Can.
adas. daw9w i,o7
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-09
NTilIer,s Onernfsnn

F0f FlIling Teeth UVerEX posed Nerves.
This operation, original with the subscriber has
been performed by him, during two and a half years.
nearly three hundred times with the loss of one tooth
only SO far az known Also, by several distinguished
Dentists, whom he instructed more than two years ago
who have been eminently succ6s sful. BY no other
method Of Treatment heret fore use, can so many
teeth be saved after their living membranes become
exposed. !. s. p. MILLER,
decIl diff
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-09

spas kling Soda Mater-Wiih the usual va
Tety Of choice Syrups. Fifty Tickets for one dollar
L. tt LAZELl Apothecary.
Myl4 dtf Dol Main straot
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-09

- At tho CITY Auction and Commission Store M I
Pearl street, Worcester Consignments solicited ani
JAMS dawtf ~
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-09

r. - n. ANDREWS,
Ieacher OF Vocal and Instrumental Musie piano
Forte, and Music Room, No A. HARRINGTON
Corner, Worcester, Mass.
BEsr OF REFERENcEs Given.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-09

Segars of exquisite flavor are ALWAYS 70 be
found IN Quantities TO SUI NJ the Drug store Of
,a,.f l.. 7. LAZELL,
i"-uti gOI Main AZ
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-09
- - -
Old HnYnnn On.

"a. 80, Nlu havana cigars,
Olal the BEST brands, constantly on hand, and for
Sale Wholesale and retail, by p. SCOTT, Jr.
octle dtf Apothecary, 243 Main street,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-09

REv1v1NG AN OLD CHARGE.-In the
Quarter Sessions, on Saturday, before Judge
Thompson, David Paul Brown, ESQ.,, made an
application for bench warrant against Geo F.
Albert, to try him upon bill ofindiciment found
at the February Term Of the Sessions, 1856 ,charg
ing him with conspring with j. Frsby Price, to
tate and carry away free negro, named Adam
Gibson. 1t will be remembered that Gibson was
arrested as the slave Of man in Cecil County,
Md, and when he was taken down TO the alleged
owner, he would not retain him, because he was
not his properly. Alberti was convicted on one
bill for kidnapping, and this bill was not tried
The Court allowed the bench warrant-DaiIy
Mems
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-09
NIillbury Cornet Band.

}. +. DENlsuN, Leader aud Director.
are prepared to furnish Music all occasions Orders
LOWELL, will be promptly attended 10.
JeIo dom" VIM r. LOWELL. Clerk
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-09

HoRRIBLE.-We copy the following from the
Canolton (La.) Star of the 23d ult:
owe grleve for the honor Of our town, TO have
to record an inhuman outrage practised on the
body of an old negro Of this place, named John
son, the slave Of Charles Hines, by Hines him
self, which resulted in death. The negro was
nearly 80 years of age, and universally venerated
for his sobcrness and honesty, as well as for his
revolutionary "reminiscences. The monster mas
ter, taking umbrage al some petty offence, delib.
erately whipped, stamped, and kicked him to
death on Saturday last. The fellow feigned
sickness, as is supposed, to cover design of es-
cape, and even had the blasphemous hardihood
TO affect fear Of immediate death, and to 90
through the funeral farce of making public will
Officer Kener left two deputies in guard at his
residence till Monday, when the body Of the me-
gro was inferred, and an inquest held over it by
the coroner. The unanimous verdict of the jury
several physicians being present, also assenIng
was that he died from the effects of the blows
and kicks he had received from his master. Per-
sons who witnessed the examination, say that the
sight was aickening-his whole back cut and
bruised into a jelly, and the lower part of the
body nearly kicked to pieces. Immediately after
the inquest, the monster was taken to Jail Let
him go down to fame hand IN hand with Legree
"a hideous verhcation of that horrible vilain.''
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-09

CALVIN H. PRATT, IA
ATTORNEY & COUNSELLOR Ar TAV
No COG Main Street, Worcester, Mass.
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-
lul Midwife, holds herself IN readiness. day and nisbt
10 attend TO the duties II her profession Residence
No. Ga 1stin street ooid ,S
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-09

Shsmai,S%aliy colored Daguerreotypes,
H. BABlTT Respectfully invites the nnhi,S Ppo an
and examine his newly discovered coloyad ~ .ai
types, az NO. and II piperA Block, admitted by M
,he ~, sseh men, 70 be sn passed by anything in
for 80 cents. 'o" DasuoHootypes
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-09

- We give place to the following communica-
ton in relation the political fare up in Milford,
and hope this will be the last We shall hear of the
matter:
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-09

IL. ~. NICHOLS, M. ID.
sIoIAN, Residence No. Il2 Main stree, a,ni ~ NV
from TO . A. M, 3 TO land oeP.M. "o"''
Aug 1852. ,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-08-09
wILLIAM D.IGKINso SON i,

Win attend 60 this and to other matters of busin.s
his Office over the Contra Bank. no,a N
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-07-02
TABLE MOVEMENTS.

This subject has been presented to the French
Academy by NJ. SEoUIN. 1t has, however, found
favor with the veteran philosopher, NJ ARAGo the
perpetual Secretary Of the Academy, as will be Seen
from the following statements made by him at the
sitting of that body on the I'd of May last
After communicating, as was his duty, the
note OF nj. Seguin, M ARAGo referred to some old
Z experiments of NJ ELIcoT, clockmaker. which
are printed IN the Philosophical Transactions,
which are explanatory of these table movements
The phenomenon, which is most extraordinary and
difhcult OF explanation, consists of the fact that
the INFINITELY small impulses, SO to speak, commu-
nicated by the fingers to the wood composing the
table, eventually result in producing very consi-
derable motion. Thus, says d. Arago, in the ex-
'perlments Of NJ Ellicot, two clocks, with pendu-
lums attached, IN separate cases, were suspended
from long wooden strip or bar affixed to the wall
and at the distance of two English feet from each
other The first of these clocks was set going alone,
the second remaining quiet After certain time
had elapsed the second clock was found to be in mo-
ton by means of the impercspble vibrations trans
'mltted from the first clock through the medium of
the sohd particles of the bodies on which the two
machines rested. Besides this, very singular
circumstance was noted that after certain time
the second pendulum, which was originally left at
ic0u, "'o onnSinS over the WIDEST arc Its conSruc
non would admit-the first which was originally
set IN motion, had come to state of rest.
The Secretary remarked that he did not pro-
pose to enlarge upon the consequences which may
be, and really are, drawn from the facts here re-
ferred to, his object being only to show that we
arc already, and have long since been, in posses
'sion Of knowledge of the communication of ana
-slogous movements to those presented recently by
the table-nppings, and an explanation of which
does not need recourse to any mysterious in
fuences"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-07-02
LATE FROM MEXICO.

We have received our files of Mexican papers to
the l It'll instant from the city of Mexico.
The President has transferred Senior BoSLLA from the
Department Of Foreign Affairs that of the Interior and
hos appointed NJ AoUILAR fill the vacancy occasoned
by the transfer.
The Mexican papers literally swarm with DEGREES. The
tariff has been promulgated 1t is said to be too
liberal in respects and too restricted in others
decree signed by the Minister of Finance regulates
the public enumerates the various contributions
such for military purposes for the use of the Supreme
Government for municipal objects, &c., and indicates
general system Of finance the application of which may
somewhat benefit exhausted treasury; uniform sys
TEN of contributions is levied urban and proper
ty, industrial establishments professions salaries and
commercial patents. All other taxes imposed by the
States abolished except for municipal support The
decree takes effect from and after the lst July
The capitaton tax has been revived in Yucatan Oaaca
Tabasco, and Chapas; il almost the sole OF
revenue of those States.
Another decree regulates the mode of drawing lots for
CONSUMPTION in the army The number of male adults
capable of bearing arms is estimated at 3S30,760 The
rights Of citizenship hereafter be enjoyed only by
those who are included in the list
Another law in relation to bankruptcy has been decreed
by the Government Its particulars not stated but
it is said to be the same project formerly elaborat
ed by Senior Lares.
The "fete-day' of SANTA ANNA (the 13th) was to be
celebrated with almost regal pendor Business was to
sorts in contemplation. Santa Anna will remain in
Mexico but few days after his fee and will proceed
thence to reside at Tacubaya a residence already
pared and furnished.
The Government has created tribunal clothed with
the power Of mpeaching the Ministers and has appointed
Attorney General armed with the requisite authority
Until the judiciary is thoroughly organized the various
circuit and district judges instructed take cogn
zance exclusively of financial matters.
There is much internal dssension in Chapas The es-
tate Of Don L. Maldonado recently attacked by
band Of marauders, who encountered resoute resist
Nineteen persons killed The estate Of Santa
Rosaa likewise attacked three persons lost their
lives N the conflict which ensued
The difficulties between the police Of Mexico and the
soldiers still continue, and every day gross abuses
committed by the latter.
In Durango and Sonora the Indians their usual
work Of depreciation and murder Nearly every number
Of the Mexican journals chronicle horrible atrocity
committed by these savages.
Advices from Yucatan to the oath May have been re-
ceved The Indians were beginning to hostilitie
and active preparations to chastse them were making
The whole Peninsula has taken the alarm Several Skin
mshes had taken place. in most Of which the
were successful. number Of insurgent Mexcans had
taken sides with the Indians--Nsw Orleans Bee
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-07-02
FROM Ell PASO.

The San Antonio (Texas) Texan of the 9th Of
June contains the following news from Ell Paso:
Judge HoPPIN and Mr.. DAGUnRE arrived in this city
the 9Th instant from FL Paso, making the trip in twenty
six days Smith and Halls trains were met on the 18th
Two days previous they had been attacked by either
Apache Nuscalera Indians, who succeeded in STAN
peding sixyfve animals, among which were some very
fine American horses Mr.. Crosby lost very fine horse
by this attack.
From the intelligence received by this arrival there is
just grounds for fearing troublesome times Ell Paso
The action Of Gov. LANE with regard to the Mesilla
rtory has got up considerable excitement and ifeelng
which will be very apt owing the unprotected condi
ton the American side of the river to lead to serious
difficulties. Gen. TRIAs, hundred troops and
dozen pieces of artillery quartered at Ell
Paso portion of his troops ruthless sayages arm
ed with their usual implements of wararethe bow and
Should these get to drinking, power
troll them and the result will be depredations and out
RACES upon our settlements.
The following is the proclamation of Gov. TRIAs
FELLow-soLDnRs Know that the Governor of New Next
has declared that the colony De Ia Mecilla which is
situated Mexican territory belongs the United States
This act which he intends accomplish by force is
outrage upon the honor of the republic and which must
be tolerated by Mexicans.
Ny desire is by every peaceabe compatible with
honor avoid collision but if the Governor Of New Mexico,
regardless Of the rights reserved to the people by the cons
tuition of the United States should persist it your duty
resist and sacrifice yourselves necessary in the defence Of
your country
Fellow soldiers am satisfied that promptness action
and discipline the guarantees of victory therefore show
immuabe resolution and you viii conquer your enemies;
it is certain that shall triumph Live free, die is the
only alternative left and proud with the belief
that there single Mexican who does not prefer glo
rious death 10 life OF infamous slavery.
After victory you expect the benedtons Of your fell
citizens and the thanks of country But should you
be conquered you will every where with humiliation and
affronts, and lead a miserable life
Many of your fellowctEens disposed revenge YOU
should you succumb or participate in your victory
The wants and mseries you undergo in
of the event should not arrest your determination.
Fellow soldiers depend that in pryatons and dangers
you viii always have by side your companion and friend
chihuahua, ApriE g. 1853. ANGEL TRIAS.
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THE TURKISH QUESTION.

The intelligence just received from Europe leaves
the probabilities of a war between Turkey and Rus
STA much in the same state in which they have stood
for weeks past. There is little additional light
thrown upon the ultimate intentions of the Emperor
of Russia, in case he shall find that war with
France and England is the unavoidable consequence
of persisting in the demands he has made on the
Turkish Government For our own part we be-
ieve that the differences between the two Govern
ments will be settled without war, for the reason
that besides involving Russia in hostilities with
France and England, it will endanger the security
of possessions which she now seems to hold with
firm grasp.
But, though we deem war at the present moment
improbable we do not believe that this crisis will
pass over without important consequences to the
East The Sultan of Turkey has seen more clearly,
doubtless than he before, the necessity Of
conclllating the Christians, who form so large pro-
portion of the subjects of his empire, and who, in
fact greatly predominant in numbers over the Mus
sulmans in those parts of his domnions which Rus
STA seeks to appropriate to herself. For some time
past the Turkish Government has been engaged in
breaking down the distinctions heretofore establish
ed in favor of the believers of the Koran, but the
exgences of the present time are well calculated to
quicken this process 1t is said in the intelligence
from Constantinople, that the Turkish Government
has instructed the Governors of the different pasha
ticks to behave towards the Christians with great
consideration.
The degree of religious liberty enjoyed in Turkey
at the present moment is far greater than in many
Christian countries and if the empire should hold
together few years longer, shall be surprised if
it does not present the most perfect sample of rel
gous freedomof the equality of all religions in the
eye of the law, and in the regard of those who ad
minister (which is given BY any country in the