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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-05
The Inequality Of Representation under
the Old Con- stiEutIOn.

The wings are in favor of retaining the system
of representation that is provided in the old Con-
slitution, that venerable instrument for which
they gave three cheers at the Fitchburg Conven-
ton, though they now pretend to be for having
new Convention called, to make certain sweeping
changes in the said venerable instrument. -
They are now bowling about the inequality of
the system Of representation incorporated into the
new Constitution. What they would have in
place of it, will appear from the following tables,
in one important respect. The first table contains
fifty towns that are entitled to one representative
each, every year, with the number Of their pop
uatlon, no town having 2lOO inhabitants, and
most Of them ranging below 2O0O
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Thus it will he seen that while the fifty towns
FIRST named have fifty representatives, with popu.
alion OF 81 3d. the fifty towns named in the second
table have but fifty representatives, though their pop
ulaon is upwards Of $4,000! The number of per-
sons nnrepresened in the latter list of towns accord
ing to the present view of the Wings, is "a 66S, be
ing The number in which their inhabitants exceeds
that of the towns first named, having also fifty
representatives. But three towns in the first table
have 1000 inhabitants, while several of those in the
second have over 1000 and almost all Of them over
5000
Now, is this a system to be upheld by the people
Of Massachusetts, at the nstigalon Of party which
frfnds be in favor of equality of representation,
having been converted per saitum from favoring What
themselves call 'rolten borough system? We
should think not We hold that the resolve passed
by the Wing Convention, at Fitchburg, all
humbug, and that they have other object in view
but the maintenance Of the old Constitution. The
people viii find, if they should ject the new Con.
slilution, that they can have no help from the wings
to get anything better than they now have Boston
Times.
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Supreme LudiciaI Conrt.

TUESDAY, Oct 4.
Present-Chief Justice Shaw, Justices Dew
ey, Metoalf, Mcrrick, and Thomas
Manuel Ransom, of Spencer, was arragned
for the murder Of his wife, Nancy Ransom, at
Spencer, on the 18th day of July, 1851. He
pleaded not guilty. Mr.. Hyde, Of Oxford, and
Francis Wayland, j., Esq, of Worcester, were
assigned as his Counsel.
William Barker, Of Worcester, was arraigned
for the murder of his wife, Mary Barker, at
Worcester, on the I'd day of January, 1853 He
pleaded not guilty. Calvin E. Pratt, and Dwight
Foster, Esq, were assigned as his counsel The
trial of the above cases was assigned for Wed
nesday. October 18th. The Court then ad-
iourned.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-05

DESPERATE FIGHT WITH FUGITIVE
SLAVES IN CARROLL CO., IND.-We learn
from the Westminster (.Nd.) Democrat, that on
Tuesday last, four runaway slaves, believed TO
be from Harper's Ferry, Va, were found cen.
cealcd in barn at Taneytown, and that on Mr..
james Burke, constable. with posse, attempt
ing to seize one Of them, he fired double bar
relied pistol at them, but fortunately Mr. B. was
very close to him, and escaped being killed by
knocking his arm TO one side the load passing to
the right side Of his head and severely burning
his face. A desperate fight then commenced, in
which ali The biacbs participated, but there being
about double the number of whites the slaves
were at length taken. The blacks were all arm.
ed with pistols and dirk knives, but they could
not use anything but their pistols. 1t is said they
(Ihe snves) fred six or eight times. There were
three white men shot besides Mr.. Burke-one in
the breast, one in the leg, and one in the arm
none Of which are thought TO be dangerous. Two
Of the slaves were shot, one in the left arm,
which Is very severe, aud one on the side Of the
head. Three of them were brought to West
minister and secured IN Jail, and the one that was
shot in the arm kept in Taneytown in charge of "A
physician, who dressed the wound. The wound
is very severe, as he received the contents Of one
barrel of a double barrel gun, the whole load en-
terlng bis arm just above the elbow.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-05

They DoN'r LIKE IT.-The Southern
politicians, and the Northern aspirants for the
Presidency, clamored forthe enactment OF more
stringent law for the recapture of fugitive slaves
We say the politicians, for the people OF the
South never asked for the law of 1850, and did
not want itany more than the people of the North
do. But the men who are interested in getting
up and directing the political sentiment of the
slave States, were furious for n more stringent
law-for the law of 1850 But they perpetrated
bunder, so far as the conservation of their Pc
cuniary interests are concerned. They are sick
of the law now. 1t is doing more to make slav-
cry unpopular, north and south, than any other
action of Congress could have done. The slave
press of the South has learned It's mistake. The
Charleston Mercury, which used 10 be the organ
Of that knot of Southern politicians who believed
our national government established mainly
to perpetuate and eternaIlze slavery, says:
'"rhe South has gained nothing but loss by
this law" cit was stupid blunder on the part
OF southern statesmen
The attempt to enforce it makes the rottenness
of the ''peculiar institution to stink; and excites
and exasperates the people of each section, and
the difficulty of reclamation eats up the price of
the slave, and costs the government the value of
a hundred slaves. The Mercury knows this, and
saws:
'Ihe value OF the slaves lost is eaten up 1t cap
ture follow, while hatred TO the institution abroad
and opposition to it at home, are increased by It's
hard features and the barbarous enforcement of
them"
Yes; and the Palmetto Chevaer might have
added that it had called out the most wonderful
book ever written by an American, which has
exposed the vIany of American Slavery to the
whole world, by a circulation before unheard of.
Mr. Bailey, of the Era, wrote TO Mrs Stowe, for
a story based upon the Fugitive SlaUe .8ct Of
1850; and Uncle TOMS Cabin was the result
Exchange.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-05

The Council met at l-2 o'clock VIM. NJ .Bckford,
in the absence of the President, elected chairman
pro TEN
An ordinance, amendatory Of an ordnance Increasing
the salary Of the Clerk of the Oveseers Of the Poor
from $500 to $500 per annum, was reported by the
committee on bills for a second reading, and read
second time The ordinance amended by the sub.
sttuton of 500 for $780, and then passed 10 be
enrolled.
A communication from the Street Commissioner
read, recommending that certain surplus earth be laid
down on Wellington street. Recommendation adopted
in concurrence.
The report OF the Committee the Aims House
taken from the table, and the order proposing the ap.
pointment of Committee to sell the Poor Farm, and
purchase land nearer the city, from Isaac Mills $50
per acre, on which to erect a Aims House, was
adopted
Orders establishing Austin street, Oak stree, and State
street, public highways, severay adopted, in
concurrence.
An order, establishing two lights, on Exchange
street, adopted, in concurrence.
The petition of Arson Bangs, for the privilege OF
drawing water from The city well on Salem street. was
referred to the committee water in concurrence.
An order that the committee Water inquire into
the petition of the engineers of the City Fire Depart
ment, for free the MIGRANTS, wes adopted in
concurrence.
Henry Earl, Sam. a. Porter, and Henry s. Wood
worth, appointed BY the Common Courcil,a Com
mittee TIE a Inns House.
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sPRCIAL NOTICE,

NJ. 5. CIIAPIN having returned 10 Waldo Block
DAGUERREAN Rooms, will attend personally 10 those
who may favor him with call.
All those Wishing for perfect Of the art, will
oil course avall themselves Of the first opportunity Of
calling on Mr. 9. und secure more Of those
menloes which in the hour of afhction price can
purchase.
Mr. Chaplin is TAXI splendid Daguerreoiypes and en-
closing them IN very beautiful case naid with pearl
Tor 81 go. Also, IN very fine cases for 20 cts.
Please call and eXamHe specimens before purchasing
at any other rooms, nd satisfy yourselves that you
can buy cheaper aud better Daenerreoypes Chapns
than any other Rooms in this City.
This is no hpmbug. VIII you call and favor with
sitting dtf SGT
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-05

SEED CoRN.-Now is the time to select ears OF
corn for seed. Go into the fields and pluck off th
earlist ears and such as are well flied; and yo,
will gain something by selecting from stalks that
have two ears on them. 1t is important that you
select in the field, for thus you will gain several
days In the ripening next year.
We think il probable that majority of our far.
neglect to select their seed ears till the time
Of husking Butthen they cannot determine GER
tainly whether they take the earliest ears.
Corn is so important crop, and much Of il is Of
ten lost by early frosts, that 1t is Of much conse-
quence to plant that which will ripen early. We
cannot urge the planting Of the small Canada
corns in our latitude for II is better to lose occa-
sionay part Of large crop than 10 be always linn
tied to small one. We need not go north for seed
ears II We will takea little care at therght time,
and select the ears which first come to maturity.
Many farmers know the importance of taking
for seed what ripens earliest, but they are apt to
forget and neglect Massachusetts Pionghm'n.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-05

IMPORTANT FROM MExIco.-.The New
Orleans Picdyune has adylces from the CITY Of
Mexico to the 9Th instant. A report had reached
The city, of the breaking out Of hostilities in the
MesllIa valley, between The United States troops
and the Mexican forces General 1'rias had also
received information that large body of Ameri-
can troops were concentrating on the Rio Grande,
and tina, they would unite with those already in
the valley, in an attempt 10 seize the territory
These reports had created the most intense ex
element, which, at the latest accounts had got
TO be of so serious character, that the supreme
government had thought proper 10. demand of
General Gadsden, the American Minister, an
immediate explanation Of the intentions of the U.
s. Government, in sending out additional forces
10 occupy the Mesilla valley and vicinity.
The Courier, published at Vera Cruz, thinks
that If the American Minister'S Instructions re.
ceiyedby him from Washington are not of en-
tirely pacific nature, there will be the most inn.
minent danger Of hostiIities between the two
countries.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-05

gg The following Report of the Jail and
House of Correction, in this County, was offered
by the Grand Jury, after their recent session, to
the consideration Of the Court, Judge Bishop pre-
siding, and by him ordered TO be printed in the
County newspapers.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS,.
WORCESTER, SIS. AT Court of Common Pleas,
begun and holden at Worcester, within and for
the County Of Worcester, on The fourth Monday
of September, in the year Of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and flty-three
The Jurors for the Commonwealth aforesaid,
present, That having received an invitation from
Geo. w. Richardson, Esq, sheriff of this Coun.
ty, they proceeded with hin to the County Jail
and House of Correction, where they met Mr..
Carter, the Jaer; under the guidance of these
gentlemen, they viewed the various departments
OF the prison and house of correction. The ia.
rors noticed with great satisfaction the order and
neatness that pervaded every part of he eslab.
lishment They examined, with much care, the
walls, feors, cells, work shops, ard various other
rooms; also the prisoners chapel, aud found
them IN state of perfect cleanliness. The beds
and bedding did not escape their notice, neither
did the kitchen, nor the food which they found
then prepared for the prisoners
II dppeaIeu 10 the jurors tnat Inc Sherli1 and
the laer OF his appointment, had not only at
tended TO the physical wants of The prisoners, by
providing them with abundance of good whole
some food, comfortable and clean clohes, and
the means of cleansing the body, but that they
had also exeTted every influence in their power,
to promote the good OF the criminal, bv placing
within his reach the means Of moral and intel
leclual culture. 1t appeared 10 the jurors, that
the criminal who confined within the walls
OF the prison, must have felt, when he saw the
attention which paid to his wants, that the
punishment inflicted was Ieformatory and not
vndictive
The Jurors would present one nuisance that
exists within The walls Of the prison, which is,
that the hopelessly insane are placed there much
TO the annoyance of the jailer, his family, and
the inmates of the prson;-th jurors would
therefore, recommend the erection and arrange,
ment of a suitable building on the county grounds,
for the reception Of the incurable unatc, at some
point so far from the Jail building that his rawlings
and many other offensive things connected with
him, may not annoy the family living in the Jail
house and the inmates ofthe prison.
And finally the Jurors az aforesaid, do now
present The Jail and House Of Correction of the
County Of Worcester, the management and d..
rection thereofso far they come under the con.
troll Of the Sheriff and the Jaer of his appoint
ment, as models worthy Of imitation.
DAVID DAVENPORT, Foreman
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-05

III Letters from Mexico state that Santa Anna
has failed ~ every effort he has made 10 raise reye.
nue. The attempt 10 create national bank to fun
nish the government with money has been abdnnoned,
and the government is destitute Of means to pay it's
daily expenses, notwithstanding the six millions Vi
dollars received from the church The church have
successfully plead inability to furnish second loan,
that was demanded TO the tune Of $l7 100000 -
The proposition 10 raise an army Of 100 900, which
Santa Anna contemplated when he came into power,
has also been abandoned, aud il is hardly possible
TO raise 10000. Living is becoming more expen-
slve, and The people more and more disconlenIed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-05

SHE HAD Hmm his lecture on Monday eve
ming, says the Portland Transcript, DR.. Boynion re-
lated that, wishing 10 explain to little girl the
manner in which lobster casts his shell, when he
has ouigrown it, he said-s'What do you do when
you have outgrown your clothes? You throw them
aside, don't you?'' sob no" replied the little one,
'sce let out the tacES!'' The Doctor confessed she
had the adyanthne Of him there
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niilIer,s Onerntinn

For Filling Teeth OveTExposed Nerves,
Thit operation, originoi with The subscriber, has
nearly three hundred times, with loss of one tooth
only, so far Known Also, by several DISTINGUISHED
Oehtsls, Whom ne Instructed more Than tv years ago
who have been eminentlv successful By M ,t5sy
method Of treatment heret fore IN use can SO many
teeth be saved, aIer their living membranes become
exposed. + p MIIJ,tR
deCll 81
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-05

Y Mr. Nason's Concert this evening is de.
serving Of the attention of parents and all persons
interested in the cultivation of Music in the young
Mr.. N. has long been successful teacher, aud
his Concerts have been attended with great plea
sure by his numerous patrons and friends land v e
hazard nothing in saying that all that attend the
Concert, this evening, will never regret the time
and money thus spent.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-05

JERRY RESCUE CELEBRA rIoN.-The an
nlversary Of the Jerry Rescue was celebrated on
Saturday, at Syracuse, in the City Hall, the use
OF which was granted by thu casting vote of the
Mayor About three thousand persons we're
present. Gelrit Smith presided, and speeches
were made by Messrs Smith and G. c. Bureigh,
and by Misses Lucy Stone, AnloDete Brown,
ana others There was no disturbance, but
rather the warmest interest and great enthusiasm.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-05

FIRE ANNIHILAToRs.-Th The Springfield
Republican states that the Perkins and Dwigh,
Corporations, at Chcopee, have furnished their
mills with fire annhilalors. In view of the re.
cent destructive fire at Manchester, such pru-
dent precautionary measure can scarcely be rea
sonably Neglected by any large establishments.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-05

THE HUTcHINsoN's Co.'S ERT.--Judgne from
the programme Of the Concert Of The Hutchnsons
at the City Hall this evening, we think The per-
formances o! this favorile band Of Minslaes, will he
more entertaining than any previous concert given
by them in this city. We hope they will be greeted
with ulI house.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-05

Having been duly licensed TO keep an INTELLIGENCE
OFFICE, the undersigned is prepared furnish Hotels
Boa dhg houses, and Private Families with American
and other male and female help or Orders from the
Country promptly attended TO- Persons in want of
help, and those Wishing Tor employ ment, are invited to
call
u Tenem enis, Stores, and Offices to be let
n MONEY TO loan II collateral security
augl0 dly LEWIS G. MUM. a93 Main St
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SPECIAL KOTTCES.


The Members Of the City Anu'savery society," ana
al nerssTs interested in ts operations are reques-
ed t. meet at the PoLIcE CoURT RooM, on FRIDAY,
Oct. z, at u, p. NJ.
The Treasurer's Report will be read, new Board
of officers elected and arrangements made ior mis-
winters course of Lectures.
I. W. HIGGINsON, President.
OK. EARLE, sec'y. 90 d2t
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j. CIavvsOn Kelley,


Can be consul ed by Ladies and Gentlemen. at his
Office, corner of Mechanic and Church SITS, WOrces,
ter, during THURSDAY and FRIDAY, 9Th and 7th of
Oct free of charge, upon all diseases of the Human
system, but particularly upon diseases of the Lungs
Liver, Kidneys, Heart, Spleen, and all unhealthy con-
dltions OF The SYSTEM of long standing or Chronic
character. d6tfol w2w s28
Professor Alex. G. Barry's TRlCOPHER-
Gus, OR INDICATED COMPOUND. for Beautify-
ing Curling, Preserving, Restoring and Strengthening
the Hair, Relieving Diseases of the Skin Curing Rhev-
matte Pains, and Healing External Wounds. BoDndes
by no geographical lines, the reputation of Barrys 1r
copherous pervades he Union. The safes of the art
Gle of late have increased in ratio that almost
exceeds belief Professor Barry, after careful exam
nation Of his sale book, finds that the number of bot
ties delivered to ORDER in quantities uf from half gross
upward, during the year 1852, was within trihe of
100000.
1t is unnecessary present at length the evidences of
the wonderful properties of The TTicopherous, when
the public have furnished such Endorsement as this
me cheapness OF the article, and the explanations given
OF its chemical action upon the hair the scalp and in all
cases of superficial irritation, first recommended il 10
the attention Of the people This all hat the in
ventor desired. Every bottle advertised itself The eff
fects of the fluid exceed expectation. 1t acted like
charm The ladies would not lie without it, Country
dealers in every section OF the United found they
must have 1t and thus built up Wholesale tlade
OF an extent hitherto unheHrd of regards articles cf
this kin The highest point has not been reached and
il believed that the sales this year will be million
and half of bottles.
Depot and Mandatory, No. 1877 Broadway, New
YORK. Retail price, IS cents large bottle.
Liberal discount purchasers by the quantity and
by the principal merchants and druggists Throughout
the United States and Canada, Mexico, West Indies
Great Britain, France, &c, and by SlBLEY e. SCOTT,
Worcester. myl4 deodaw6m*
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-05

% Hon. Samuel Aver, prominent politician
Of New Hampshire, formerly Speaker of the
House of Representatives of that State, died
suddenly at the Manchester House in Manches.
Ter, at O'Clock, Yesterday afternoon
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-05

VERMONT ELECTIoN.-The following is
Free Democratic figuring relative to the next Leg
islature:-Senate, Is wings, 6 Free Sellers. 6
Old Line. House, Wings, say 80; Old Line, say
80, and enough Free Soiiers TO make vote on
;oint ballot.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-05

WAsHiNoToN, Oct. 3.--The Hards are decided.
" up TO day, in great QIee aud rejoicing exceed.
lngy Augustus Schell is here, and has had an
interview with the Presidents; what passed is not
certainly known 10 outsiders, but the Hards assert
that the President perempiory refuses to decapate
Bronson and O'Couor This they a,gue is a virtual
approval Of the course Of the Ilsrds, and unms,ak
able condemnation Of the Soits.
80 sats lbe teIegraphie report.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-05

III Cheyalier IIulsenan has visited Albany,
and had an interview with Secretary Marcy
which, il is reported, has resulted 10 an arrange
ment by which Koszta is to be released and re-.
turn TO this country
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-05

Is now open for the reception of pupils Room No
ls8 Main Street, directly opposite the American Tenn
perance House.
N. d An those who desire PERFECT article in
lhe way OF Gold Pens can supply themselves by calling
~ the ABOVE room. E. I. MARTIN.
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Court of Common Pleas, for Criminal
Gases.
BEFORE JUDGE BISHOP.

TUESDAY, Oct. A.
Michael Kinney, of Blackstone, indicted for as
sauling Milens TAFT, Constable. in the discharge
his duty, eacted his plea of not guilty and pleaded
guilty He was sentenced to 8 months confinement
in the House Of Correction.
Henry Coleman, for assauIting Mrs. Baker and
her daughters al Westminster, on the 18th Of June
last, was sentenced to years confinement in State
Prison, the first days to be solitary.
Martin Mitchell, of Sterling, indicted for ASSAULT
ing With intent to ravish Mary Turner, was found
guilty. Sentence deferred.
. Sam. t. Smith of MiIbury, was put on trial for
firing the basns.
The Court adjourned to 9-o'cIock, A. NJ. of Wed
nesdav.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-05

EY-C. W. Denison has been appointed Consul
to Demarara. The emoumenis Of the office are be-
= tween five and six hundred dollars, and it is said
that the chances are two out Of three that strangers
TO the climate will not live there six months.
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Reasons why the Climax Hair Tonic
should be used.

LIST. To produce hair,
End To prevent badness.
Sd. To give dandruf "leav to withdraw
4th. TO promote the growth 81 she hair.
5th- TO give the hair a rich and luxuriunt appear
ance.
9Th. To give the hair natural gloss.
7th. To curl the hair easily.
9Th. To dress the hair tasteuly.
9Th. To prevent the hair from turning gray.
10th. TO cure the headache.
1lh. To keep the head clear.
18th. Because it is the best compound in use for
these purposes.
Sole Proprietor, l.. T. LAZELL, Druggist, 2Ol
rect. wi diff
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-05

NEW HOTEL IN WAsBINGToN.-The Star
states that several gentlemen of wealth contemplate
the construction OF a magnificent new hotel of huge
proportions, in Washington. This is the improve.
meut long desired