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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-18

New YORK, Jan. l6.-The Cunard Steamer
Arabia, from Liverpool via Halifax arrived at this
port today, about l O'clock p. M
The new English Ministry took possession of
their oftclal quarters on Wednesday, the 9th.
Lord John Russell held a diplomatic levee at the
Foreign office on the occasion. Among the am
bassadors present was Mr.. Ingersoll
What was supposed to have been mutiny of
the Chinese Coolies, on board the ship Gertrude.
bound to Havana turned out, on investigation at
Singapore, to have been merelya difficulty among
themselves. buthavng nointerpreter, they were un-
able to make themselves understood. Seventeen
of them were shot dead
Louis Napoleon had returned from Compeipne
to Paris. No enthusiasm of any kind was mani
Tested notwithstanding various stories of attempts
at assassination; his death by fall from his horse
&c. 1t is said he feels much ANNOYED at the delay
of Russia Austria and Prussia to recognize him
as sovereign; he insists on being called brother
not simply Napoleon, by the crowned heads Eng
land is said to have accorded him this eivility
NJ. GeUiller, Professor of Mathematics, and a
distinguished republican has been ordered to quit
France.
The Court of Rome has addressed letter to all
the powers of Europe. inviting them to interfere
in behalf of Christians suffering prosecutions in
Turkey.
The Turks were routed in a battle with the In
surgent Montenegrins near Podgorizza, trace
was afterwards concluded between them, and the
combatants were awaiting the decision of the Sui
tan. The MontenegriDs had garrisoned the for
tress of Szabljak and were putting it in state of
defence.
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RRINLEY HALL.-The lecture Of DR. N. Gilman,
at Brinley Hall, this evening, will be one in which
all have interest of triing account. The sub
ject will be treated, not in reference to the Liquor
Law, and will have bearing any political ques-
uon. 1t will be confined 10 the inquiry whether
alcoholic liquors are even necessary a medicinal
agent. DR. G. boldly declares, the result of long
practice and scientific investigation, that they never
are necessary. and challenges reluaon Of his po-
silion. He goes farther, and offers tRoasand DOL
lars to any man, professional otherwise, who will
prove them necessary. We anticipate much en;er-
tainment from the lecture.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-18

The ILLUSTRATED MAGAzINE OF Arr
This is new monthly periodical just commenced
IN New York, by Alexander Montgomery. Il con.
tains 90 pages number, large Imperial Octave,
hull OF beautiful Illustrations. The present number
gives US history and description of the English
House OF Commons, with amusing and piqnanl anec-
doIes connected herewith, and IA view of the inte-
rIor OF the new House; Godfrey Chaucer ,swith a
fine portrait Of the old poet; a curour Article on
hand rings, with diagrams of % kinds, including
ancient wedding rings, with their Inscriptions, &C.
the Bridge of Cauerets in the Pyrenees; account Of
remarkable Dwarfs Biography Of Oliver Goldsmith;
Steel Pens and their Manufacture; the Egyptian
Fellahs; Retch's Illustrations Of Schiller; Poetry
and Painters; Death and Public Funeral of :he
Duke OF Wellington, with several other articles, all
OF them fully illustrated. This is really the most in
tersting periodical that has recently fallen into our
hands. The articles are full of instruction, and
abound in aneedo'e, which gives them a sprightli.
ness aud vlvac'iy, quite refreshing.
The Magazine is published at Is cents number.
or $3 year, and may be had at most Of the Book
stores. Clubs Of three or more, and clereyme7. ar.
fists, and postmasters, will be supplied by the pub
fishers at $2 per annum.
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WITTY.-One of the clerks in an Office in the
Merchants Exchange, seeing dove perchea upon
the gutter of the Suffolk Bank opposite, remarked
that it was a regular "gutta peycha "-Boston
Courier.
Hoos.-Dmkirk, Jan. l5.-Over $1,000 live
hogs have gone over the Buffalo and State Line
Railroad, for New York and Albany, since Satur-
day; and 1000 are now at the State Line depot via
Buffalo and Albany
~ A curious case Of somnambulism is recorded
IN the Chlcothe, Ohio, Gazette. daughter of
Mr. Thomas Kainc arose from her sleep, and in her
night clothes walked -four miles up the Sciota River,
waded into the stream, and swan deep part,
and WAS found by an "early riser" sitting on the
bank Of the river, asleepl Remarkable enough, as
The gil was only 10 years old, and could not swim
when awake.
az The Ericsson is "pulsating" as well as a
''brcathing" ship. She has a heart where the
heat Is generated, as well as lungs-and thus en-
dowod like an animal, she literally, in Byrons
famous and oft-quoted expression, ''walks the
waters like thing Of life."
= CALoRro.-It Is thought by scientific men. that
this newly applied principle will To a great aid
and saving to railroads.
ALTERED BfLL-One dollar bills Of the South
Berwick Bank, new plate, altered 10 gl0, neatly
done by some chemical process, are in circulation.
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BY TIE l. e G. R A p III
TO THE WORCESTER DAILY SPY
CONGRESS.

WAsHINGTo Jan. IL.
SENArE-The bill for the relief of Mr.. Nc
Kean Buchanan, was considered and rejected
The House bill to prevent frauds upon the U.
S. Treasury, was received and referred.
The House bill for the relief of Philo Smith,
taken up aud passed.
Mr.. Clarke of R, l., moved that the Senate go
into Executive Session.
Mr. Gninn opposed the motion, until after the
Senate should have discussed the bill for the
Pacific Railroad.
After some debate, the motion of Mr.. Clarke
was decided in the affirmative, by yeas "a; nays
81. I he decision was considered a test vote in
favor of MIR. Badgers confirmation, as Judge of
the Superior Cont,
After short time the doors were reopened,
and Mr.. Badgers case postponed.
The Pacific Railroad bill was then taken up,
and debated by Messrs Brooke, Hamlin, and
Bradbury, all of whom spoke against the bill as
it now stands, bat in favor of a good scheme for
the road. The further consideration of the bill
was postponed till Tomorrow. Adjourned
HoUsE.-A bin was introduced by Mr. Dean, for
an appropriation for an equestrian statue to Gen.
Washington, discussion ensued and majority
declared in favor of the Continental costume, instead
of the Roman The bill was then passed
The bill TO continue the half pay TO certain widows
and orphans, was then taken up and passed.
The resolution in favor of Improvement in Seekonk
river, also the harbor of Rhode Island, was like
wise passed.
motion to suspend the rules, in order to intro
duce resolution giving Mr. Miller $4,000 to erect
an equestrian statue TO Gen Washington, was lost,
and the House adjourned.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-18

DIVISION OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY.
The Democratic General Committee met last
Friday evening at Tammany Hall, TO receive and
inaugurate the new members into Office Two
sets OF members presented themselves, and the
committee split upon the question whether it
should receive those with certificates from part
Of each ward committee, or only those with Ger.
tlhcates from the whole committee of each ward.
The Old llunkers went for the certificates from
the whole committee, and the Soft Shells for
those from only majority. The result was a
reference OF the whole matter to the Sachems Of
Tammany Hall, and as majority of the sa-
chems are Soft Shells, the Old lIunkers will pro-
badly be floored In that case, we understand.
new 1ammany Hall will be built at once, for
the special use Of the National Democrats. The
ground has already been selected, and portion
Of the pprchase money subscribed--.New York
Day Book.
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GEnMANIA concenr.-Tho programme for lhe Col

GERMANIA CoNcFRT.The programme for the Con
cert this evening" presents, on the whole, greater at
fractions than any former offered in this place
Those who recoect the manner i'll which Beethoven's
Grand Pastoral Symphony gwen, on former coca
sion will we are sure, avail themselves of the opportu
nifty Ofhearing it again especially with rich en-
tertanmen is offered in addition to it. The wonder
ful little CAMILLE URso appears on the occasion 10
two favorite pieces, in which display her remarkable
musical powers. attraction is also offered in
Miss Elise Hensler whose vocal powers have been high
y spoken of in the Boston ami Providence papers Ma
dame Bandit will pfesid at the piano, and will give ia
elI' beautiful Fairy Dance, ard the Concert Polka.
The exercises will conclude with Grand March,,
composed by Bergman, and dedicated to the 'worces-
ter City Guardsn This is the fourth regular concert
of the course, leaving but two he given. Those
therefore, who covet the richest of the season. will
do well to avail themselves of this opportunity. See
advertisement and programme.
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police Court.

MoEDAY, Jan. Ia.
Before Justice = rsen.--Owen Toole was brought
up on a complaint ofseng Intoxicating liquors OH
the l4th inst
Mr.. Budding, little thin Irishman, upwards of
~ years Of age, was the principal witness. When
called upon 10 swear, he refused to do so, upon the
ground that be "did not wish TO he sworn" The
Judge explained the law in relation 10 testimony
and asking him il he had any conscientious scrupes
against swearing, he said "he would as lief swear
as not, but did not wish 10 swear now" The Judge
explained the consequences Of his refusal, upon
which be swore, and then gave evidence, contra.
dieting the statements which he previously made 10
other witnesses. Tooe WAS discharged.
Mr. Sycoth, for assault and battery ON the nersoo
Of Mrs Bowman, Irving street, was fined SO and
costs. =
On Saturday last, the son Of Mrs Bowman, and a
boy named Cook, quarreled, and go, into fight
Mrs Bowmau had separated them and was leading
her son away when Sycoih came aud inierfered. Tie
assault, and battery consisted in taking Mrs Bowman
BY the wrist and shaking her severely. M
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sermons & Sons snectacIes.

THE following brief but explicit note received yeser-
day, by MessSs- Sermons o. Son, Opticians, is but
another testimonial to the many already received from
gentlemen Of the highest standing in the medical profes
sonand Others to the great superiority of The glasses
which these gentlemen furnishing to citizens at
their 247 Main Street, D. Scott Jr.'s Drug
Store
MEssRs. II. SERMONS & SoN-Gentlemen--I have used
for the last five days the Spectaces which You furnish
ed The glass appears to be of the first quality aC
curately ground and highly polished clear aud dis
tinct vision they excel any thing have ever used
Yours Respectfully, JOHN GREEN.
Worcester, Jan. 5, 1858.
STAY LIMITED.-In consequence of previous arrange
for visiting other cities, Messrs. Sermons < Son
will be unable remain in Worcester longer than the
10th inst Therefore, those in of their celebrated
spectacles, will do well to call soon.
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WAsHINGToN MATTERs.-Washington Jan.
1.-THE decision OF Louis Napoleon as arbiler in
the case of the ship General Armstrong and Portu-
gal, has been received at the Department Of State.
1t is elaborate document. II will be sent into the
Senate. The decision Is adverse 10 the United
States.
II the wings are in the Senate Monday, the nomi-
nation of Mr. Badger is to be pushed in the Senate.
After the disposal of this Texas is TO up, and
then Cuba
Senator Upham died of the small pCx. His
mains were taken by the Sergeant at arms, 10 p.
~, TO the burial ground, hut the refused TO
receive them into the vault This forced the Ser.
geant to have grave dug, and this not finished
until O'Clock. The proprietors of the Irving
House refused to ao the corpse remain in their
house, aud therefore there no public burial.
A Democratic Senator heretofore favorable to Mr.
Badgers confs nation will now vote with his oppo.
nents.
Lieut.. Hunter Of the Navy, Henry May, and 9TH
appointed by the government to search for the
alleged Gardiner silver mine in Mexico, have reach
this city. They came in the British steamer from
Vera Cruz 10 Havana, thence in the steamer Isabel
to Charleston, Gardiner remained in Charleston.
Their report has not transpred, but it is believed it
will confirm the report Of the entire fraud No mine
could be found by the Commissioners though they
travelled 1000 miles IN search Of it. Mr. llargous
and other Americans returned with the Commission
ers.
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GENIN AND DODGE OUTDoNE. The alien
dance at the auction sale Of tickets for Miss Catha
rme Hayes third concert yesterday was fuller than
on The previous occasion. many persons ATTENDING
through curiosity TO witness the competition for the
choice of seats. The performance commenced Inv
Mr. Paynes announcing that he would first offer for
sale the choice of one seat, the purchaser to have
the privilege of selecting any part of the house
dress circle, parquette, gallery on the stage. or
IN basket pending from the roof sFity dolIars'
was immediately bid, and in quick successionseve
ty hive, one hundredand on until the bid amount
ed to seven hundred dollars. Here the excitemen,
became high, and each successive bid of stwentv
tIve, and 'hlty,' was received with shouts of an.
pIanse by the spectators. 1t finally reached ele,,en
hundred dollars, at which price il was knocked
down to the Empire Eagine Company. whose rem.
resenlative on the occasion was Mr.. George w
Green, their foreman.
:, Nine vociierous cheers given for the Empire
Company, and Mr.. Green who selected seat No
one, IN the dress circle, was, by unanimous consent
voted the privilege Of taking the remaining seats
10 the box without any additional premium.
second choice OF seats was then offered by reonest
and was bid ofby Mr.. NJ. D. Boruck, in The name
OF the California Engine Co., for twenty five dol
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FREE NEGROES IN VIRGINIA. A memorial has
been presented to the general assembly of Virgin
la in behalf of the Virginia Colonization Society,
ization in Liberia of the free negroes of Virginia
The memorial presents the following interesting
statistics
"From the foundation of the commonwealth to
the present time, the ratio ofincrease of the free
negroes has been greater than the ratio of increase
either of the whites or slaves NAY, while from
1870 to 1850, the whites have increased only 1902
per cent, and the slaves only Ga ga per cent, the
free negroes have multiplied at the rate of sol Der
cent, as will appear from the following tabular
statement
White pop. of Va. Free Negroes Slaves
$780,. III 1856 900 s97
loou'''.'''.'''.''eo5 5U4 1888 472 528
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The following are the joint standing committees
which were not published yesterday morning.
On Prisons-Messrs. Wiggin of Boston, Sproat
OF Wareham, White of Petersham, Van Voorhis
OF Maiden, and Cook of Bellingham
On Public Charitable observation-disclosures din
Of Boston, circuit of Cummington, Meade of
Northfeld, Cudworth of South Scituate, and
Morse of Lowell
On Public Lands--Messrs Payson of Rowley,
Tyler of Boston, Bartlett of lawrence Wales Of
Randolph, and Albee of Royalston.
On Railways and Canals-Messra Parker of
Boston, Whitney of Cambridge, Morton of Fair
haven, French of Canton, and Hill ofNo Brook
field.
On Roads and Bridges-Messrs Booth of Bos-
ton, Parish of Hinsdale Bridgman of Belcher-
town, Whitney of birmingham, Tyler of SPRING
field.
On Claims-Messrs Emerson of Great Barring
ton, Ladd of Chicopee, Mason of Amesbury, Per
klns of Boston, and Prouty of Spencer.
On Observation-Disclosures Green of Cambridge
Eaton of Boston, Usher of Medford, TAYLOR Of
Heath, and Parcher Of Boston.
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MASSACHUSETTS LEGIsLArURE.

N1ONnA1s Jan. H.
SENATE.--Petitions &C., presented and re-
ferred. BY MIR. Fisher-Of Benjamin lockwood
and l35 others, 10 be incorporated into new
town to be set off from the towns of Wrentham,
Franklin, Midway and Medheld
BY MIR Brinley-Or Messrs Dutton s. Went
worth, to be restored 10 the office of State Prin
iers-reierred TO the Select Committee consist.
ing OF Messrs Brlnley and Smith.
On motion of Mr. Parker, it was ordered, that
the Committee on Judiciary consider the expedi-
ency of repeating or amending chapter 374 of the
laws of 1852 concerning persons under sentence
of death.
communication was received from Charles
B. Hall, late Treasurer of the Commonwealth,
containing statement of the expenses of his Of
fee for the year 1852. Adjourned.
HOUSE. The order passed on Saturday on
the subject of rendering the Inequalities Of the
State to the President eIect,w amended by pro-
vldng that the President and six members of the
Senate, and the Speaker, and fourteen members
OF The House, be JOINT Committee, with
thorlty to snake the necessary arrangements. The
order, as amended, was passed
Petitions presented and referred. OF Presi-
dent and Directors of Grocers' Bank for increase
ofcaptal; OF David Sears Jr., and others, to be
incorporated as the Elliot Bank; the President
OF the Blackstone Bank, in Boston, for an in
crease of capital; of Hancock Free Bridge Corpo-
ration for certain additional privileges; and sew
eral others.
MIR. Coggswell of Bedford, presented petit
ton which was read and referred to the Judicial
ny Comnirtee praying thai the penalty for sell
ling tobacco, in any Of ats forms, may be the
same as for selling intoxicating beverages.
MIR Brewer, of Cambridge, presented an order,
which, on motion of Mr. " bite of Worcester, was
laid over under the rule: That the Committee on
the Judiciary inquire into the expediency of re-
pealing the liquor law arbitrary and vindctive
IN ITS character, repugnant 10 the genius of
publican institutions, inconsistent with the mild
and peaceful split of Christianity, and in conflict
with the Constitution, both of the United States
and of this Commonwealth. Also, that said COM
miltee inquire into the expedieney Of reyiving the
former law.
The order presented by Mr. Thompson of Bos-
ton, on Saturday, relative TO the partial repeal of
the Secret Ballot law, was passed. That present.
ed by the same gentleman. referring to the extern
sion of the plurality system, was passed
Ordered, on motion of Mr. Morse, of Lowell
that the Committee On Prisons consider the ex-
pedlency of so altering the law relating 10 State
Prison convicts, that portion of the proceeds of
their labor be appropriated to the support of the
families of the same.
Ordered, on motion of Mr. Parcher Of Bos ton,
that the Committee en- the Judiciary consider
what alteration if any, is necessary, in regard to
mortgages on real estate.
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BRONCHITIS speediiy Cu,ed!


n t6rMINGToN, July, 3lst 1851
Dh. hoGEhs,-Bg Dear sir As HE is va neless
Mout hchh conceive II to be the duty Of those who
ny e nd OF any medicine have regained thn, hIessnr
10 make ihe mtaus known 10 the world Holding tbis
opinion nave great pleasure aud satisfaction in Tins
authorizing you to publish the declaration that know
your syrup OF yerwort Tan, and Canchaagua TO he an
aosoio specific IN cases of Bronchitis have not only
seen It's efects hut experienced them In consequence
severe and neglected cold, had about six months
ago, most severe attack of acute Bronchitis The ds-
ease was rapidly becoming chronic and had almost en-
rey lost my vaice, when resorled to your medicines
ana Methoi OF rea ment, of which, from preyons cir,
Gumlstances, had formed favorable opinion Nor was
Unsupported The choking sensation which had ex-
peneheed, the incessant irritating Cough and he eS.
IRENE reslessness with which these symptoms wereac.
Companled, subsidized within few days amer had ccm
Int nced taking the SYRUP and gagllIg my throat
III ABOUT 'hre weeks WIS quite we'll Bronchitis is
very common, and very fatal disease in this country
anu MINK II should be generally known that your med
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specialize Druggists IN the United States and Canadas
A. For sale In Worcester, by James Green and Co. III
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SOLID GAs.-Murdock first used gas to light up
his offices at Redrath 1892. ssIt would" says
Liebig, be one OF the greatest discoveries of the
age, if any could succeed in condensing coal gas
into white, dry, solid odoress substance, porta-
Bile, and capable of being placed on a candlestick
or burned in lamp. Already is the desire of Lie
big being accomplished. A mineral oil flowed out
Of coal in Derbyshire, obviously produced by slow
distillation from the coal. On examination it has
been ascertained that parathne, solid waxy sub
stance, heitherto never produced from coal, could
be formed in commercial qualities by slow and
regular distillation. This is condensed coal-gas
"a solid form of defiant gas desired by Liebig.
In forming cakes. this product, dissolved in an oil
of a similar composition, may be readily obtained
instead of the waste gases now thrown away
Should this be successful as it promises, gea-
change will be wrought in fuel as well as iluminat-
ing gas.-Nepark AdUertjser
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THE ADVOCATES OF RESTORATION DEFEATED
During the past week, crowds of Wing politicians
have focked around the State House, ''lean, lank,
and hungry" seekers of office at the hands of the
incoming administration. Last week, Calhoun,
the last Wing Secretary of State, was on hand, to
put in in his ''claims for a restoration to the Of
flee from which he was removed by the Coalition,
which he denounced, at thelast Wing convention,
as ''worse than the cholera" Poor fellow his
The opponents of ''restoration" have won -
Wright now or lately in the custom house, is the
lucky man.
Bradbury, late Wing Treasurer. took board at
the Marlboro Hotel, at the beginning of the SEES
sion, and also a room at the State House, where
he has labored to secure the nomination with
zeal worthy of better success. But all his labors
have signally failed The class of Wings who
have, during two years, thanked the Coalition for
turning out of office set of old fogies, would not
allow the ex-Treasurer to exhibit any more his
plumbers in the Treasury department.
Bates, of Westfeld, is on hand, begging for the
vacant Attorney Generalship Davis, of Adams,
Morse, of Lowell and any number of smaller fry,
are hanging round the State House, begging for
places.
Gen. Devereux has had the modesty to keep
away from the scene of his former glory. Among
all the Wing victims of the Coalition the Gem
eral alone stands upon his dignity We hope he
is not forced to assume this position on account
of the sale of those guns, or the failure to pay
over the proceeds of the same.
On the whole, the scenes at the State House are
rich. The bunders of Major Brinley, the i'll tenn
per and ridiculous decisions of President Warren,
the coarse, ill-natured manners of Calhoun, the
a scene which battles description Common
acedHh