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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-11-19

news FROM LIEUT. WHrrLE.-The Weston (Mo.) Re-
porter contains letter from Captain KITCHEN, dated
Las Vegas IN. NJ Sept 10Th, which says:
Lieut. Whpple arrived at Anton Chcot on the Goth
He gives most excellent Of the location Of the
portion Of country which he has travelled over ard
presses himself very freely in favor Of the route which he
has surveyed lie says that if he finds the remainder Of
the route good the portion he has travelled
the road will be built on this THE middle) route His
party was in excellent health and had bad luck what
ever"
Lieut. WHIPPLE Is the chief Of the party Of engineers
appointed to survey the route for road from Fort smith
10 the Pacific.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-11-19

Totals area Of North Americas, 873,64s
The shore line Of the United States furnished by
the Coast Survey Office, is as follows:
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-12
BOARD OF nIayor and A1ae,msn.

MONDAY EvESrNG, Oct. 10, 1883
Present, the Mayor, and A dermen Valentine, White
FlOgs, Williams, CrsndaT Ha.ding, and Phillips.
| The subject Of new Aims House was taken up and
discussed, and the motion of Ala VILLAINS, was laid
on the table
The special Committee appointed to investigate the
subject Of the Obstruction OF Front street by the rail-
road cars reported that they examined the natter
and found that said obstruction was nuisance which
endangered the safety of the citizens. The committee
also recommended form of applications be sent to
the Directors of the Norwich and Worcester railroad,
for the erection of gales TO be kept shut except at such
time as he cars are legally at liberty to cross said
street. Report accepted, and the Recommendation of
the committee adopted.
The Mayor authorized to draw bis order for $3.50
in favor the Overseers of the Poor
An odrer, ported by the committee of conference
on petition Of Lee Sprague authorizing the Street
Commissioner 10 grade Prospect street. and grade and
gravel sidewalks on the Vest side of said street. was
adopted
The petition of Ivan Allen, have the sidewalk in
front Of his estate Trumbull street, repaved was
laid on the table.
The subject of grading the land of Ephraim Mower,
abuting on Main street, was discussed and laid on the
table,
The petition of Otis Kirege for the privilege of con-
Quoting the water from his house on Central street to
the sewer constructed carry off the water from Sum-
mer street, TO the mill DAM was referred to the Street
Commissioner, with power act.
The Board adjourned, concurrence, for two weeks.
The petition of Ed Lamb and others, for more light
&c, on Exchange street, referred to Joint special
committee
The Board voted to meet the Common Council in
conference, at The next meeting of the city government
TO designate the number Of Representatives to be sent
nom this city TO the General Court.
Ii was ordered that a survey be made of Edward and
Lanrel streets, under the direction ola special commit
tee, in order that the hbnttors may be required to
grade and repair said streets, as required by law Aid
Flag, Crandal, and Valentine were appointed the
committee.
Inc committee to whom referred tie petition of
j. h. Hood and Others, in relation TO William street
recommended that said be surveyed and fixed ac
cording to law, preliminary being admitted on rec
ommendaton of the committee, as public street. Re-
polt adopted and usual order of notice issued returna
bic on the 22l inst, at 4 P. M.
The ordinance in relation the increase of the salary
"fthe CLERK of the overseers of the Poor was passed
to be ordained, in concurrence.
The Board adjourned.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-12

HUTcHINsoNs' CoMcERT.-In con, 'equsnee Of the
unavorabe state Of the weather, many OF our Ahabt
tans were prevented from attending the coDesit given
by the Hutchinsons, last week. AT their earnest re-
quest they have consented another 'O cert with
an entirely new programmes which will take place this
evening, as will be seen by advertisement in This
paper For particulars small Ls. 1t is qnite un-
necessary for say anything in favor of hose mo
are so well known by citizDs, and whore repnt4
ton is so well established 1t may be proper however,
to say THAI they in better health and spirits
than at the present tme and that the concert tn
ming, will undoubtedly be of the best ever given by
them in Worcester.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-12
ORGANIZE.

An immediate and efficient organization Of the
Free Democracy should be Immediately effected, in
every town where it is not already done. desper-
ate attempt will be made by the wings 10 retain
their present ascendancy in the Stale, and, as a
means OF peIpeluatng it, defeat the new constu-
ton. by the provisions Of the existing consiu-
ton, the control of the political power of the State,
for many years has virtually been in Boston, and il
is the great object Of that parry 10 keep there, as
the only chance Of their success. We must work or
their efforts will prevail But, in order TO work ef-
hcienty and successfully, organization and discipline
are absolutely necessary. We should bear in mind,
that an opportunity is offered and ii within our
reach il We will but accept it, to put forward the
cause Of Progress, Of Reform, and of Freedom, and
give it substantial and permanent advance. That
opportunity nesected,it will be placed back IN our
State more than ten years. How, then, can We an.
swer it to our conscences, how can we answer il to
the sufferers from existing political abuses, whose
cause is in our hands, if neglect this great duty
10 Worcester County, fright ii belongs to take
the lead in this great work. II belongs to her, of
right from her great extent and central position in
the State Il belongs TO her, Of right, from her an.
tecedents, she has hitherto taken the lead in the
cause OF Freedom and Right, especially in the mem.
orable year 1s4s. Ii belongs to her, of right, also
because one ether sous has been selected as the lead
er OF the forces of Monopoly, of Prescription, Of
Abuse, and Of Wrong. Here, then, is the proper
place TO give, To him, and to them, a lesson which
they will not soon orger, or recover from. Here,
then, aud now. is The place to plant the banner of
the new Constitution, 10 waive IN triumph over the
State.
Let the work, then, be entered on promptly, and
with a spirit that never says "la.' Let il lie
pressed forward with energy and ZEAL and Worces.
Ter County shall acquire new claims to the distin
gushing appelation ofthe "Hearl OF the Common.
wealth."
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-12

EXTENSIVE FoRGERIEs-On Saturday last
State street was full of rumors in relation to LARGE
fo'gerlers said to have taken place during the last
three years. The forgeries are upon Laben s
Beecher, wealthy citizen Of Roxbury. and
Messrs. Grant, Daniel q CO., the well known
paper dealers. On Saturday 1t was aseertained
that forged notes, amounting 10 $49, 900, were in
existence IN the hands oRbanks and capitalists
SAG, 300 OF this large amount is in notes of about
81. 200 each, purporting 10 be signed by L. S.
Beecller, and two or three notes amounting TO
$4,000, purportlng to be signed by Grant, Dam
lell d Co. These forgeres were discovered in
the following manner: A capitalist who resides in
-Roxbury, had purchased two of the forged notes
at liberal discount, and was offered third =
this he was about to purchase, as the rate of
discount was large and the temptation great, but
IN order To he sure all was right, he called on Mr..
Beecher, who pronounced the three notes forger
les. This to further investigation, switch re-
suited IN the discovery Of the amount of forged
paper above mentioned
1t Is stated that forged paper principally in the
name of Mr.. Beecher, amounting TO near or oni,s
5000, 900, has been negotiated in State street dur.
ing the last three years, through brokers, by the
iorger, and for his account. 1t is further stated
that the operator has acknowledged that he is the
iorger OF the notes, and that he has lost some
$4,000 of the money so obtained in a California
speculation, and SIS 900 more by bad debt
has paid about SIS, 900 ia extra interest and com
missions and he has some SIP, 900 worth ofgood
property left. The operator was in State street
on Saturday, and we have hot YET learned of his
arrest-BoStoa Herald
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-12
'nfiammatOry ExtirpRtor. "A Remedy for
the nlfIIfon "


~ ooou Tor rheumatism, Group. Fresh Wounds.
ppIhs, Toothache, Agne in the Face, Chilblalns
Neufaga, sore throat, Runroundr Lapsus Uteri sore
hnips, &C Also, for Cleansing Clothos from Paint.
sch, Tar Grease, OIL, &c.j and also Tor washing in
Ihm article hqr been thoroughly examined aud tested
W eminent Chemists and Apothecaries and inyariablv
pronounced safe pleasant and superior combIna,in1
Tor external applications. II does not contain In h.,
composition particle Of cid or alkai anJ viii ha
Nous complaints, above stated. W. ' W.
1r Price 20 cts n hottie.
WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY WHO USE 1T.
and my friends had supposed / must live and d,s
ccrppe, WIN INC MP complaint But applied the In
fectly we'll IAMWs wa,n !. o W. po''
l., want some more Of tho ln1ammaiory Extirpator,
The Group. '0"1 ~ r ~ 1isn VI
nousands OF similar iest moniala can be addncod in
proof Of Its wonderful efficacy.
%. w. DAVIS, Proprietor, Manchester, Mass.
, ror sale IN Worcester, NJ Wholesale AID Retail, by
w. H. MARSH, aad ID. SEQ TT. deodaw6m y2s
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-12

The PROVIDENCE MURDER. The Provi.
dence Journal gives the following account of the
murder, at the fire ia that city, on Monday, of
Neal Dougherty, teamster, attached to Engine
Company No. 8, but not a member of the comma !.
ny: In the first place, there was quarrel, The
origin OF which is not explained, further than that
rum was at the beginning of it, between Dough-
erly and one or more OF the other COMPANY
Blows passed between them, and one man was
struck with an iron wrench, and badly cut
> Dougherty went back to the engine, and appear
ed on the top Of 1t, when he was relted with
stones lie came down and seized an axe, which
ne was 1ourlshing, when the Chief Engineer ar
rived and took it from him, at the same time tel
ling him to go away, or he would be killed in the
excitement. lie ran, but was followed by his in
luiiated ASSISTANTS who threw him down. beat
him and stamped upon him. He fled to the pas
senger depot but was followed. beaten again,
and finally struck with an iron bar, the blow
from which was sufficient 10 cause his death. He
was taken to the office of DR.. Miller, where he
died in few minutes.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-12

The SPRINGFIELD MURDER.-EIilah Blake
Coroner, held an inquest on Saturday, upon the
body OF George Sands the negro killed Friday al.
ternoon, on the hill. Five witnesses three men and
two women. gave account Of the affair. The
veldicl OF the jury that George Sands died of
The two discharges Of a musket fired by his brother
Horace Sands.
Alter the inquest, the prisoner was arragned be.
lore Judge Morton, The complaint charging hin,
WIN the murder OF George Sands, was read to him,
and upon being called upon 10 pead to he pleaded
guilty. The Judge asked him il he understood the
complaint aud the effect Of his plea, and he said
be did not. The Judge then told him he Nas under
no obligation TO plead guilty, and il he insisted upon
that plea, he would be sentenced to I've hung. If he
pleaded not guilty, he would have "A trial, and coun
sci 10 assiGt him. The prisoner then said he would
plead not guilty. Next Wedneday AT o O'Clock.
was appointed Tor his examination.
The parties and the Witnesses present were all col.
ored. The prisoner is young man. apparent,
about 70 years old, and has a vile. lie il said 10
have been Of quiet aud peacrable deposition. IL
would seem from the evidence that George and hs
mother got into a fight, and Horace took his moth.
ers part, and that the parties we've all probably IN
der the influence Of liquor. The iaher Of the young
men is steady and respectable man. The mother
Is notorious throughout Springfield as a drunken,
ngh'I"g and ugly old yoman.--Springfeid Repub.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-12

Thomas Reynolds for Asiault and Battery on An.
drew Judge, was fined IS, and costs, which be paid
and was discharged.
Michael Kelley for Assault and Battery, was 6ned
% and costs, which he paid and was discharged.
Patrick Mallhamer for Assault aud Battery was
fined $s, and costs, which he paid aud was dis.
charged.
William E. Keep was brought up for the crime
Of poygamy, he having married Elizabeth L. Rice
Of this city, the 9Th of September last, while
former wife is now living in Brook6eld. II ia re-,
ported that be has smother wife living in Phadel
phia. lie was bound over in the sum of $1,000
Andrew Adams, Jr., Of Auburn, for being COM
mon drunkard, was sent TO the House Of Correction
for 3 months.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-12
SPECIAL NOTICES.
SPECIAL NOrrcE

M. 5. CHAPLIN having returned 10 Waldo Block
Daguerrean Rooms, will attend personally TO those
who may favor him with call.
All those wishing for perfect gem of the art i'll
OF course, avail themselves of the first opportunity OF
calling ON Mr. g. md more of those me-
menloes, which in the hour of afCtion no price can
purchase
Mr. Chaplin is taking splendid Daguereotypes and en-
closing them in very beautiful case inaid with pearl
for 81 OO Also, in very fine for 20 cts.
Please call and examine specimens before purcHa sing
at any other roons and satisfy Yourselves that you
can buy cheaper and better Daguerreoypes Chapins
than any other Rooms in this City
This is no humbug win you call and favor me with
a sitting. off SCI
If you Read and Ponder YOU will be arise
enough to go 10 l.. BABBiTT No and / PIper's
Block and get good Daguerreoype for so cents as
are often taken At other Rooms for 6 so.
1t is l. BABBITT who holds inducements 10 win the
customers, by making good DaguerreOty pes at Iofv
prices Ladies and Gentlemen call and see Tor your
selves. dtc
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-12

The New CoNsT1TUTIoN.-W have made
inquiry, and find that copies of The new Consti
tuition. sufficient for every family in the State,
have been forwarded from Boston, to the Town
Officers of the several towns. Measures should
be taken for their immediate distribution among
the people, where it has not already been done.
We learn, that, in some towns, they have been
received, and been permitted to lie quietly in the
hands ofthe seectman into whose hands they hap
Pened to come, without any one being the wiser
for it, This should be seen TO.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-12

MEXICO AND THE UNITED STATES
The Mexican Minister has published an article
IN the National lntelligencer, in which he denies
that The military preparations on the frontier have
any view to hosIiIilies with the United States. or
the Strengthening of Santa Anna at home but saws
That they are to repel the Indian incursions which
the government of the United States bound itself
TO suppress by the treaty of Guadaloupe Tlidalgo.
by that treaty he says Mexico relinquished 10 The
United States certain advanced forts necessary TO
keep the In1ians in check, relying upon the stip-
ulations which have not been fulfilled.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-12
TIE MUD CABIN, bv Warren I,bam pnbli.h

TIE MUD CABIN, bv Warren Isham. Published
oy U. Appleton 200 Broadway New York.
This work is intended to illustrate the character
and tendency of British institutions, as illustrated in
their effect upon the character and destiny of the
people. II Mr. lsham had given his book less
pretentouF character, it would have been less likely
TO disappoint the reader who expected from it
broad, comprehensive, and philosophical discussion
oil English institutions, in their relations to the Eng
liSh people. II he had called it a sssuper6iciaI
glance at things in Great Britain" he would have
gwen true index to very entertaining book, al
though neither very profound very corr ect one
Mr.. lsham is undoubtedly correct in his general
description OF the condition Of The poor in Somerset
SHIRE Wil'shire,and London, for we read much more
fearful delnealions Of their poverty and misery than
he Is able TO give, in the pages Of Dickens Douglas
Jerrold, and "AIton Locke But we think MIR
Isham convicts himself Of fppancy When he states
that the people Of Britain are not only satisfied with
the arstocracy but have no desire to multipIy the
number Of landholders in that country He saws that
there is one landhodcr TO 800 andlessmen. and that
"Ihe people seem to have no desire to have il 9TH
erwise." On The other hand he states that such ia
the desire OF the people to have lreeholds that thew
nave formed associations which already add 5000
year to the number Of landowners in the ceuntry,
and these associations numbering over 100, are
increasing daily.
Any man who takes fair review Of British poll
iics since $780, and who knows ANYTHING of the no.
liiical history Of The people Of Britain since tha,
time, will never venture TO declare that there IL
"deep rooted venerhon" for aristocracy among
them, or that they have dese 10 possess freehold
homeseads. Mr. Isham Processes to have warm
sympathy with the poor and oppressed peasaairy
Of England,and iihe had been an ADLER investigator,
would undoubtedly have written a very philosophi.
cal book abnu. them; but. lacking ability, he has
only given Us a superficial sketch Of what he saw
and thought.
The mud Cabin" if intended to Offset "Uncle
Toms Cabin" ia failure. II is, however, a book
that May will love to read. II is to be found at
John Keith & Co.'S
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-12

Eg Mr.: DE Lamaler, president Of the Long is.
iona rire insurance Company, gives list embrac
ing one hundred and twenty xplosions of burniny
fluid from July, 1851, to August, 1851 The list IS
confined mostly TO New Yolk, Brooklyn, and Phil
adelphia In a majority Of the cases two or more
persons were either killed or seriously Injured
We have no doubt that within the period named,
more Than five hundred persons have suffered from
explosions in the Northern Staies Boston Post.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-12

EB We would earnestly urge upon our friends
IN the several towns tie importance of holding meet
ings, Immediately, for the discussion of the proyi.
sions OF the new constitution. The Wings are max
ing great efforts te misrepresent ami Willy it, and
their Misrepresentation should he promptly met and
reluted.
Towns wishing for lecturers, can be supplied, by
application to James NJ. Stone, Esq, Secretary
OF the Free Democratic State Committee, at their
Head Quarters, No. 80, School street, Boston.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-12
SAD DrArH OF CuupRrN.-Francis sLiono

SAD DEATH OF CHILDREN Francis Skinner.
aged about two years-younges son Of Henry .
forion, ESQ, Of Winthrop place, Boslon-died.
alter short illness, on Friday night Another son
oI MIR. Horton, Harry, aged about Eve years. is dan
gorously H., These beautiful children we're Tin n
state OF perfect health week ngo; but we're seized
eating candy, containing some pos onous eoo,j1g ma
teiai, which was given to them during recent yiri,
TO the fair, ~ ''"''
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-12

SISoULAR.--Dr. Barrett Of Northampton, lost
thirty fowls last Saturday forenoon. At 9 o'clock
IN the morning, they all as lively az usual aud
at IL OF O'Clock he found them lying around the
yard dead From their appearance, be supposes
The mischief was done by weasels. Most OF the
fowls we're Of valuable breeds.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-12
CITY COMMITTEE.

The CommiIIee Of six IRON each Ward,appointed
TO constitute a City Committee Of The Free Democ-
racy Of Worcester, are requested TO meet at the
Head Quarters, No 2l2 Main street, al IL o..
clock,on Thursday (omonow) evening. A puciual
and full attendance is requested Per order.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-12

G1-A letter in the New York Herald aiyes The
names Of seventy ships which oadedat Chncha Isl.
aads with 80 500 iuns olguaDo, between Jolly IA and
September W Five Of these ships cleared direct
Tor New York with 300 uns; eleven Tor Hampton
hoadS, WIN s,vsO lunsi five for Baltimore with
1920 tuns; one Tor 81. Thomas; The Jeslioa,ion or
all the Others appears TO be Calao. They are. how.
ever, all American vessels.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-12

President in the Chair.
The petition Of John W. How, for damages to his es-
tate on Grove street. was referred in concurrence, to
the Mayor, with authority to settle.
Tine petition OF D. Woodward and Others for gas light
on Green street, was referred to the Committee on
lighting streets.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-12

The Sale of Imported and American Breeds of IIoT-
ses at Springfield, Saturday the 3d. the last day Of
the Fair, will present great inducements to purchasers
and sellers. The fee for Horses exhibited for
sale is So The amount of premiums to be distributed
at the Exhibition exceeds $2,5OO IS div
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-12

gg Mr. Williams, who is ona visit from I,wa
to washington, 10 purchase U. $. land,eats nothing
mat Is cooked, nor drinks anything but water
His lseat, potatoes, cabbages, turnips &c., are all
eaten raw He has not eaten any cooked food for
several years, and any deviation from bis present
mode OF living, would mos, probably cause his
death
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-12
A. PRENTISS,

:. Designer and EngTaver, upon Wood and Stone
House on Crescent street All orders left with T.. w
attention. Particular attention paid to drafting Mach
merry. dec90 AR
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-12

I'D. w. Alvord Esq, Of Greenfield, was nomr
inaied' on Wednesday last, by the Free Democracy
of Franklin COuay, as their candidate for Senator.
A better selection could no, have been made.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-12
MRrtin,s WrI1Ing Acadeuo,,

snow open for the reception of pupils Room No
les Mainstreet, directly opposite the American TEN
perance House. i''"-
. N. U-All NOSE who desire PERFECT article in
~ ,ne above room. Il. T. MARTIN.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-12

Bro PEAR.--A pear raised by Mr.. John
Roberts, Of Chelsea, which met our eve yester-
day morning, was ~ ounces IN weight, and meas.
ured 10 inches round. II was very respect.
able pear for 80 small place as Chelsea.-Bos.
Post tI T~I7-
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-12

-Galignani's Mssse uger STAKES thai manuiac'-
tory of imitation Champa gne wine, made from the
rhubard plant, has just been established EeaI Eper-
nay. Ii is to manufacture four Sve thousand bot.
ties week, at 40 cenimrs g cis-l boue.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-12

Gy- AT Camden N. j., Nathaniel }. Bird, con-
vicled Of bigamy, and who ackDowled hat he
had married twenty wives, was sentenced 10 ten
years hard labor in the Penete,tiary.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-12

ne very best Cook Stove OF the season either for
coal or wood, us have the fullest TESTIMONIALS 10 trove
ron hundreds who have this Stove in use All sioves
sou AZ this esiabshmedt warranted to prove as rec
au22 deuVsE
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-12

EY Charles B. Morrison, a co uduclOT on the Gin
cinnali and Dayton Railroad, was run Over by the
cars on Friday, and instantly kilIt d. lie belonged
TO Massachusetts.