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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-09-14
The Neutrality-suspicious.. Our read.

The INDIANA FUGITIVE CASE. Our read
ers may remember that one John Freeman, a
negro, of Indianapolis, was lately claimed by Mr..
Pleasant Ellington, of Missouri, as his slave. John
had lived for fifteen years in that place, bad ac-
cumuated money, joined the Baptist Church, had
married a young woman Of his own color, and
reared family, and by his uniform industry and
good character had become as much respected as
any mechanic in the state. But Pleasant Filing
ton, seeing him in the street, had him arrested as
fugitive Of his, named Sam, and though Free
man asserted his freedom, and produced evidence
of the fact, he thrown into prison to await an
inquiry.
When the arrest became known, the whole
community was moved. One hundred men of az!
parties and of the first standing in the place such
as Judge Backlord, Judge Wick, N. B. Palmer,
Calvin Fletcher, Esq, and many others, signed u
bond for bail IN the sum of sixteen hundred dol
lars. The amount in. gold was brought into court,
TO be deposited for Ellington, in case of Freeman,
being proved slave, should not appear, or for
his freedom IN any event. The bail was refused
Mr.. Ellington declined taking any price should he
get possession of his chattel, but determined TO
take him TO Missouri. Under the pretence that
he feared a rescue, tho marshal was about to
remove Freeman to Madison Jail, on the Ohio riv-
er, but consented to leave him in jail in Indiana
polls, on condition that Freeman pays three dol
lars day for guard to watch over himself!
The investigation was set down for the 29h of
August, and in the meantime Ellington, after
swearing to the identity of the man, went home
to get his son TO testify to the same sact. While
he was gone, however, the very Sam he was in
pursuit of tursed up by chance near Maiden, in
Canada. Two of the former neigbors of Filing
ton, who had seen him there communicated their
knowledge TO the counsel Of freeman, who went
with them TO Canada to verify their assertions
They found that Sam had been a highly
able resident of Maiden, under the name of Will
liam Mcdonnell, for no little time.
Under these circumstances Ellington relinquish-
his claim 10 Freeman, but not until the latter had
been kept nine weeks in Jail, at an extraordinary
expense, to the serious detriment of his business
and away from his family, who were kept in an
agony of suspense the while. Even before the
real Sam was discovered, the evidence was most
positive that Freeman had never been the slave of
Ellington, and the presumption is that Ellington
knew that he was not, when he made the seizure.
But he planted his claim on that construction of
the law, which says that fugitive must be de-
liyered up on the demand of his owner, supposing
that the poor fellow could be carried beyond the
limits OF the free states before the evidence of his
freedom could be produced
We make no comments on this case, except
that the tolerance of law which allows of such
outrages must either destroy The humanity of the
American community, or be itself DESTROYED. w
Y. EUening Post
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-09-14

AN URGENT CAsE.-It is clear the New
Bedford Mercury understands the position Of the
Wings in Massachusetts. In exhorting them to
union and vigor in the coming canvass, it thinks
the question to be settled sis not who shall be the
next wing Governor, but whether we are to have
any more wing Governors in Massachusetts -
This exhortaon Of the Mercury reminds us ofthe
condition Of The ancient maiden who went into The
woods to pray for husband. In tho midst of her
supplcations an owl, perched in the branches Of
the tree above her, commenced discordant cry
''whoO! whoo! whoo!" The importunate sup
pllcan for matrimonial honors, taking the noclur-
nal bird for heavenly messenger gracously sent
TO grant her request, like the Mercury in the case
above thought The question then 10 be settled was
not ''who'' but anybody or nobody, and so in her
anxiety to catch at the anticipated offer, she broke
the thread of her prayer, and convulsvely cried
-"anybody, good Lord? We think The Mer-
curry in inditing its paragraph had The urgent and
parallel case of the ancient maiden lady particu-
larly in its eye. With the wings it is not 'swhoo!
WHO'D WHO'D! but anybody that can get them
through. Yet we fear they will find, as did the
spnster in the sequel, shat owls are Indifferent
angels and exceedingly irresponsible in the matter
OF gltts-LooceH american.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-09-14
Or. McLnne.s Liver PiIls.

This great medicine las spppanted all Others for the
cpre of diseases of the Liver Its effects sau
tary and speedy, and at the tine perfectly safe,
that it is surprising il should supersede all Others
Invented by very distinguished physician of Virginia
who practised in region of country in which Hepati,
or Liver Complaint, is peculiarly formidable and
mon and who had spent years in discovering the ingi
dients and proportionng their qualities these Pills
peculiarly adapted 10 every form OF the disease, and
never fail to alleviate the obstinate of that
terrible complaint They have justly become ceIebrat-
ed; and the researches of Dr. McIane have placed his
name among the beneactors of mankind NJ one hav-
ing symptoms of this formidable complaint. should be
without these invaluable Pills. Have you pain in The
right side, under the edge of the ribs, which increases
with pressureulable to lie with the left side
with OCCASIONAL sometimes constant, pain under the
shouderbade. frequently extending TO the top of the
shoulder? Rely upon it, that although the latter pains
sometimes taken for rheumatic they all arise ON
disease of the Liver and if you would have relief 90
instantly and buy box of DR.. McLanes Liver Pills
o. Purchasers will be careful 10 ask for DR. M'Lane's
Celebrated Liver ills, and take none else. There are
other Pills, purSortmg be Liver Pills. now before the
public DR. MLanes Liver Pills. also his celebrated
Vermiluge, can now be had all respectable Drug
Stores in the United States and Canada.
G7 Burr & Perry, No. l Cornhil, Boston, General
Agents. For sale inv orcester by M. b. Green Spurr
Sbley, l.. 7 Lazell, E. II. Marsh, and James Green
and ny Druggists generally. deOd3t&wl 50
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-09-14

TALE OF SLAvERY.-It will be remembered
by some Of our citizens that about two or three
months since, cuured person visited our city for
the purpose of Obtaining money enough to buy his
child that was held as slave in Kenucky.-
Through the generosity Of J. II. Smith and his con.
gregaon, with some added by private individuals,
the amount.was raised, and the happy negro went
on his way rejoicing. Now comes the saddest part
OF The tale. When The poor cnlored man reached
his home, he Immediately handed the money, to OBJ
tain which had cost him so much labor, over to a
friend, who started Immediately to Kentucky. Ar.
irving there, the money was laid before the master
by the gentleman, when, to the utter astonIshment
of the latter, the STAKEHOLDER burst into fendish
laugh, and said she'd lie damned if he would sell
the boy any price, He refused all terms, aug he'd
at all exhortaons, and finally ordered the gentle
man who wished TO purchase the boy out Of his
house. lie left sorrowiuly, knowing how his bad
success would affect the father, who was in delr-
ium of joy at the idea of seeing his long lost SON.
Imagine the feelings Of thai man when it was com.
muncated 10 him that his boy was lost foreuer. Our
informant tells that be said not word, nor went;
but any one familiar with human heart could eIi
what agony that poor black was in. He seems
to have grown ten years older, and il is feared I'M
less some change takes place, that he will soon die.
His life seems worse than death and he LOUDLY prays
for the latter TO COME CIereland Tue Democrat.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-09-14

HUMAN BRUTE Power, The following
strange incident, taken from the Parkersburg
tVa.,) Gazette, which says it was communicated
by one whose staid and sober character is a suf
hcient guarantee against hoaxing, is sad common
tary-on the enterprise of the sod Dominion"
State whose greatest curse is slavery, which moi
only degrades the negro but cOntaminaes with
It's baseiul inculcations the freedom and energy OF
the poorer whites; - ''While passing through a
sparsely settled section of an adjoining county re-
Gently, he found farmer breaking ground after
this novel iashion-dad held the plough which
was propelled by two Of his Children boy and
girl About one quarter Of an acre was turned
up in this way, but much more remained TO be
drudged over BY this hapess yoke of humans
There was brute poaoer on that place but it was
behind and not before the plough.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-09-14

MxsTERIoUs DIsAPPEARANcE.--.M Luz
cius b. Brown, an employee Of Aaron Shaw, .
dealer ia furniture, Of Cincinnati, Ohio, left that
place on the 10th Of July, with the intention Of
visiting Niagara, Rochester, and his brother, M
Rufus Brown. at Jericho, VI HIS baggage ar
rived at NiHgarG on the 9Th, and was placed in
room ia the Cataract House, since then nothing
has been heard from or Of him. 1t is feared he
may have fallen off the precipice, or that he has
met with foul play lie was young man Of
great promise, about 2s years Of age, with blue
eyes and light hair, and about medium size. His
friends are in state Of painful suspense and
anxiety.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-09-14

The ALPINE WARBLERs will give another
Of their entertainments at Brinley Hall this even
ing, such have been received, as is stated by
them, with great applause, and the unanimous
commentator Of The press, wherever they have
presented themselves, in the principal cities and
towns of the Union. The entertainment is very
diversified in its character, in order TO please all
tastes, "rom grave to gay from lively to severe
Many Of their pieces are entirely original, and
have never been sung by any other company
This being the last night of their appearance in
this city, those who wish to enjoy the treat they
present, mnst avail themselves of this Opponu-
nity
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-09-14

SHOCKING OccURRENCE.-We learn from the
Hillsborough o. Gazette that on Monday night, al
IL O'Clock, the house of Mr. James Wech, Of JEFF.
ferson, in that county, was consumed by FIRE, and
two OF his sons, aged Is and s, persisted in the de.
yourng element Four other children escaped
The parents were half mile distant, taking care of
a sick child Of John Griffilh's. As soon as the FIRE
was discovered, Mr. WEIGH and others repaired 10
the house, and il with difficulty that the fran.
TIC parents could be kept from entering the consum.
ing house. The scene is represented as appalling
and heart rending. The unfortunate sufferers are
nearly crazy They removed to Jefferson lasl spring,
and had just commenced a new farm, and have
lost their all.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-09-14
VERY SPECIAL NOTICE.

FIVE DOLLARS WARD!
As certain so center in this city still persist in ad
Verlsing that he makes ami sells " Chtmieally Col.
proposition: s
. we propose that the Gentleman hangs a case Of his
Chemically Colored Daouerrentvrss in ,be ia,r
nan OF the Central Exchange, ironr Of the Pest Office
Tor one week. we will hang case Of our new slye
sue on MS thus giving he public chance examine
specimens, and see UAo is he hu96ug.
A"ehteman who has love of the beautiful and
VINO can appreciate the Slime Arts" and knows tbe
modeStg and retiring disposition Of the SO cent mar
- deposited with Us FiUs Dollars TO he given TO him
providing ne Will accept of the above offer.
VIII the SO cent man accept or audible We shan
see ADAMS & CLAFLIN,
augl0 DIFF las Main s,,oo.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-09-14

CT John Hicks Day, who died few DAYS ago
~ The New Hampshire state prison, began his career
by stealing from clothes line in Newport. He
burnt Chaiesown Jail, where be was confined, a
meeting house, tavern, and stables, but did not es.
cape. Afterwards be escaped from the Keene Jail,
and was re arrested in Vermont but eluded The New
Hampshire officers as they lay asleep with him on
eight months, when he got into Jail at Utica, for
theft, and made COMPLIANT Of the jailors daughter,
who betrayed him to the justice Of New Hampshire
His confession to the girl convicted HIM OF burning
the Charleslown Jail, and he was sentenced in 1912
to the state prison for life.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-09-14

EEr Why Mr.. Buchanan, Minister to England,
has ever remained bachelor, is thus briefly told
by the papers Paying his addresses while
young man, TO young and beautiful lady Of Lam
caster, Pa, his residence, each became deeply
enamored, and they were engaged On given
evening, she requested his company TO party as
a friends, which he declined on the plea Of bust
ness engagements. Circumstances rendering ii
necessary, be, late in the evening, eallanted
young lady to her home, and on the way-hev
mel Mortified and chugrined at what she deem.
ed unfathfulness and desertion, and imagining
the worst, she en the city 10 the morning, and
eturned, d corpse.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-09-14

MAINE ELEoTIoN.-Portland, Sept. IL, 10 P.
M.-Retnrns received by telegraph aud otherwise,
render it certain that there choice Tor Cover nor
by the people. Il is also nea ly certain that no dis
tinct party will have majority in the Legislature;
and there mo great change from the last year, in
the general result.
Brunswick, Gorham, Freeport, Falmouth, Durham,
Cape Ezebeth, Bath, Hallowel, Gardiner, Pitts.
tom &C., show Wing gain in the popular vote.
Easrport Belfast, Corinth, and several other
towns heard from, have elected Wing Representa-
lives.
Portland has elected three Wings. Bangor has
elected two Wings. North Yarmouth and Orono,
Wings, (gain.) Old Town has elected Democrats
Augusta, two dems. (gain) Westbrook, Wind
ham, Hampden, Brewer, and Eddy, have elected
Morrill, or Temperance Democrats.
In Cumberland county, the Wings have probably
elected two Senators (gain) There is no choice of
the other two
There is, probably, an increased majority of the
Legislature in favor of the Maine Law.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-09-14

MAINE.--An electioneering handful. entitled the
True Whig,' issued at Bangor represents the views
Of few Wings who secedcd from the County Con.
vention, and contains the resolves and address of The
seceders. The latter alirme that the 'reyiIers of
Henry Clay and the deiamers Of Daniel Webster
had irimmphed IN Wing Convention in old Pc.
nobsco,, the majority Of which in making their nom.
nations had given TO the Whigs proper out Of The
whole but one Senator, one County Commissioned.
and County Treasurer, while they nominated upon
their Senatorial ticket Free Soler and Morrill,
Maine law Democrat. The proceedings arc signed
Geo. W. iill, Chairman, and j. Kimball, Secrc.
tary. Na
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-09-14

Tue CoEvENTIoE AT FITcHBURe.-Fromt the
accounts we receive, we have no doubt that this will
be large aud spirited Convention. We presume
that very many who not delegates will altend.--
reduced rate Of fare, for the accommodation Of those
who attend, will leave the depot at O'Clock, Thurs.
day morning. Delegates who wish 10 attend the
preliminary meeting, this evening, will be accomda-
ted with tickets for this afternoons ran at the re.
duced rate, on application at his office.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-09-14

ETA certain Sunday school teacher was in the
practice Of taking up collection in his juvenile class
for missionary Objects every Sunday and his box
received scores Of cents which might olherw ise
have iound their way the drawers of the conlec-
toner or 10Y man. He WAS not little surprised,
however, one Sunday, to find bank bill crushed in
among the weight of copper. lie was not long in
finding il to Re Of broken bank, and on asking the
class who put il there, The donor was soon pointed
out by his class mates, who had seen him deposit IT,
aud thought it a very benevolent gift. eyes," an.
swered the boy 81 didn't s'pose the htle heather
would know the difference, and so it would be just
as good for then" --Knickabocket
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-09-14

THE LONDON JOURNAL, and Weekly Re.
cord Of Literature, Science, and .drt.-This Is
publication, whose character is well described
by It's title. Il is well established and popular
journal, in England, being now in its 18th volume.
1t will hereafter be regularly received at Thomp-
sons Periodical Room, and sold at cents per
number Each number consists of l6 pages large
quarlo, with illustrations, and, considering the
amount and quality Of the matter, it is The cheap
est work Of the kind that has come under our no.
tice
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-09-14
Impo rtant md migrating Notioe.

To all who wish for goo1 Daguerrean Pictures
Be wise in Judgment, and aim TO secure that which is
good. Trash at all times can be bought by those who
viii huy. Ladies and Gentltmen if YOU are IN want of
good Daguerrean picture, please call at Van Alsn's
Rooms, Nos 1877 and POT Main street. and satisfy YOUR
selves that The HATHAWAY BROTHERS will make
good types al reasonable and living prices.
Chemically and auistically cOlored Daguerreotypes
OF superior tone and finish good. assortment Of fine
GOLD LOCKETS. Call and examine Tor yourselves
au3I DIFF
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-09-14

~ At a meeting Of the Free Democracy Of
Norlhbridge held Sept 18th, the following persons
were chosen to represent the Town in the State Con.
vention TO be held at Filchburg on the 18Th inst:
Deiegaes-Col. Israel PIuminer, I.eander Gorton,
Luke >. Farnum.
SuJstitaaes--Daniel Farnum, Elijah H. Smith.
Joshua w. Morse. LEWIS ARNsBY, Sec'y.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-09-14

~ An extra session Of the Legislature of Maine
has been called by Gov. Crosby,to meet at Augusta,
the 2Oh inst. The Commissioners chosen by
the Legislature, with authority purchase the Mas.
saehusettS lands, have concluded contract for this
purchase. This must, by its terms, be falifed by
the Legislature Of Maine, on OF before the fifth day
Of October next. The Legislature is called together
with view TO this ratification
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-09-14

~ The Cleveland True Democrat tells a story
Of two men arraigned for assault and battery. There
being no evidence against one, his council moved
that he be discharged, in order that he might be re-
tanned witness in the case of the other defend
ant His Honor assented, and lhereupon directed
the jury 20 bring in their verdict, not doubling that
he would be discharged, in the entire absence Of any
proof on the part Of the prosecution. The effect
may he imagined, when the jury brought 10 a verdict
Of GIMyi The Court has not yet recovered from
the shock.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-09-14
Bliller's Operation

For Fllling teeth OVerExposed Nerves.
This operation, original with ahe subscriber has
heen performed by him. during two and a half wears.
nearly three hundred times, with loss Of one tooth
only so far as known. Also, by several distinguished
Oehts's, whom ne instructed than years ago
who have heen emnently succt ssful. Bv no other
method OF treatment heret fore in use can so many
TEEN he saved, after their living membranes beeome
exposed \ p MILLER
dec1l
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-09-14
Real Estate, Insurance, Employment and
Boarding Agency,

NO 233 MAIN ST., 0rcesier, UP Stairs.
Do you wish to sell your real estatep DO you wish
10 buy honsel Do you wish to let your houses TO
good tenantsl Do you wish TO get your life or your
goods insuredi Have you house you wish to sell9-
Are you in want OF help, either male or femalel Do
you wish for boarderst Are yon in want of boarding
house! Have yon store for sale or TO letl Do YOU
wish to borrow money en- collateral security Have
you money TO lend on mortgages of real estate. Do
you wish to buy farml Have yon house lots for sale
Do you wish TO buy house loIi Do you wish 10 hire
nsore! Have you an Office 10 letl DO Won wish to
so, YOU will do well TO call at the above Agency.
iyl5 deOdtf LEWIS O. MUM
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-09-14


Me1chGnt TAILOR and Dealer an Ready Made
Clothing and GeaetlemesfS FURNISHING Goods,
Nos l68 and no Main ST.. Worcester (Sore formerly
occupied by H. Ii. Chamberlse& Cos
Purchasers will find in the above establishment every
description of CLOTHING and FL NISHING
GOODS in proluse variety, and the Clothing generally
OF very superior workmanship and STYLE it being al
made by persons in the immediate employ of Mr. Ware
urder the supervision of a careful assistant
No similar establishment in the Commonwealth is
conducted upon more liberal scale, or can present
stronger inducements for genarsI patronage. very
small and uniform profit upon a great amount of bust
ness is the controlling idea in each department TT
common practice OF demanding great prices getting
The largest possible here systematically epudia
ted and instead, the honorable and Just Iule of some
price only, is adhered to with strict fidelity Every
garment is marked in plain figures, the lowest price
1t can be sold and rom the price there can be abate
Inent or variation
No one can fail perceive that this is the only Just
and strictly honest rule for the dealer, ard experience
has everywhere abundntly proved il be also in the
long run much the most advantageous the purchaser
IL Is obvious that is here liable pay above The
lowest market valuation for any arcla and that those
who are well acquainted with the goods, and those
who are not, pay precisely the same price
Tie lower story and basement of The Store are ap
propriated to the sale of Ready mace Clothing and
Furnishing Goods and in the Chambers ab0Ue sfhe Gus
tom Department which now contains splendid assor-
men of GoOds for all kinds of Goats Pants and Vests
and also large variety OF Clothing superior work
manship. All persons lar ana near, who NAV want anv
specially invited visit this extensive and well stocked
establishment where superior Goods low prices aud fair
dealing may III every case be depended upon.
mch2g dTuaFawtf
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Tnomnaon & Co.'S. Wesrer1l E.nress.

Waldo Block, " oreester, Goods and Packages for
wnrded to Springfield, Northampton Greenfield, Brat,
lualo Cleveland, Cincinnati Detroit, Chicago and ali
intermediate places.
DRAFTS, NOTES, BILLS, DC, collected at all the
uhOve places s. v. r. HICKCOX, Agent,
les dti Waldo Block, Main street
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-09-14

Having been duly licensed TO keep an INTRLLIGENCB
OFFICE the undersigned is prepared To furnish Hotels
Boar ding houses and Private Families, with American
and other male and female help. o. Orders from the
Country promptly attended to. Persons in want of
help and those wishing for employment, invited
caIs
u Tenements, Stores, and Offices 10 be let
{Sy7 MONEY to loan collateral security
aUgf0 dIy LEWIS G. MUM 223 Main ST
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-09-14

81 house of anything bat doubtful character
was broken up, in this city, Friday last, and half
dozen Of its inmates arrested and lodged in jail
The gentlemen arrested were from the ''rural dis
tricts. "-Springfhd Republican,