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souls and minds shall be sealed up in dark
ness. UnhappiIy the most, spoken of by Mr..
Buchanan is not soemphatc superlatiye as we
wish it was. All the slave states repudiate
education for their laboring population and
very few Of them can boast Of reputable schools
for the master class. Slavery either kills or
corrupts education whenever it comes in con-
tact with it and Slavery, is in all but the bare
majority of the United States. We pity our
representatives abroad if they have any tender
ness of feeling, and any activity of memory.
1t must wound their pride and humble their
self respect when, after talking of our Coun-
try, as it appears through the medium of New
England, they are suddenly called upon to
contemplate il through the medium of the
CaroGnas, Louisiana, or the South generally
But so long as Slavery exists to breed despots
and doughfaces it must perpetuate ignorance
in one section OF the country, and we must
bear the shame of it in the other
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Gbs DAILY SPY.
MONDAY, APRIL "a, 1854.
EmIGRATIoN CONVENTION,

T. M IG X ATT q " " - ~ y =, - y. ~
The undersigned, committee appointed at
q meeting held at Worcester, Mass, on the
10th inst, for the purpose of taking measures
for the colonization Of northern men, and the
establishment Of the principles Of the Declare
ton of Independence, in the territories Of the
West would respectfully invite all persons
interested in such movement, 10 meet in
convention at the City Hail, in Worcester,
on Wednesday, the fourth day of May next.
1t is proposed to take such action as will
lead to the speedy establishment in the terri
tories Of Nebraska and Kansas, Of colonies of
free and freedom loving farmers, mechanics,
laborers, and Others, so that the future destiny
Of those extensive and heaven-fayored por-
tons Of the national domain may be rescued
from the hands of scheming politicians, and
placed in the keeping Of men educated under
free institutions, who know and appreciate the
blessings of liberty and are determined to null
tiply and extend them.
I. Drew, w. H. Harris, P. w. Taft, of
Worcester J. B. Putnam, of Hopkinton !;
T. B. Cole, Of Sutton; J. 7. Farwell of Fitch
burg; J. d. Butts, of Chicopee, committee.
N. d. Editors friendly to the movement
will oblige by giving publicity to theabove.
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SPIRIT MANIFESTATIONS EXAMINED AND Kx-
PLANNED; by John Boyee Dods, published
by De Witt and Davenport, l6O Nassau-St,
New York.
This is calmly considered, honestly argued
refutation of the popular theory of spirit man
ifestations. The author does not employ ridi-
Guile, but reason and philosophy in the con-
troversy. He holds that the, socalled, "spir-
it rappings," and general spiritual manifesto
tons, are genuine, but not the result of spir-
itual agency, being produced by natural causes.
In order to illustrate this view of the ques-
ton, he brings large number of well estab-
lished facts together, showing that the present
spiritual phenomena are not novel, but are
coincident with appearances that startled the
world long ago Mr.. Dods reviews all the
propositions of the most distinguished spirit
ualists, very ably, and we think fairly. This
book viii command wide circulation among
those who are investigating the subject on
which threats. For sale at fuckers book
store 96 Main st.
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womANLY STATISTICS. The NeO FORK
Times publishes All interesting article upon
the census returns Of males and females in
the United States. In speaking of the rela-
tive number of males and females in the luna
tic asylums, poor houses and prisons, in the
country, tho writer says:
In the commission of crime there is but one
female in every company of four rogues. Fe-
males were in the majority in the lunatc asy-
lums, there being IL, 25l of them, and 9753
of the stcrner sex. Lies troubles fall so fast
-faster upon them than upon us,-we do not
wonder that more Of them are deprived ofrea-
son. Theirs is more delicate organization.
Watts speaks Of man as "a harp Of thousand
strings woman has at least dozen added
strings the music she makes requires at least
that additional number of leger lines.
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Hn, fnr N.hrn.Irn,

Weinvite the attention of our readers, and
Of our brethren of the Press, to the call for a
Convention Of those persons who are favora-
BILE to direction of the streams of Free Labor
emigration into the fertile territories Of Ne
braska and Kansas. Judging from what we
see and hear in the community around US, of
the state Of feeling upon this subject, we
think the Convention will be numerously at
tended, and that great and lasting benefits
may be derived from its action, to the cause of
Freedom and Humanity.
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Amerlcan Edacasion.


Every child born in most of our States
has the same right to receive good and use
full Common School Education, as to breathe
his native air, or to drink from his native
fountains" Mr.. Buchanan, our minister at
the Court of St. James, made the above
declaration on the 9Th inst, at banquet Civ
en- to Lord Elgin, Governor General of Cana
da. Ethically, we go farther than Mr.. Blu
chanan, and say that every child born in all
our States has right to receive useful edu-
cation. But in all but the half Of these
States that right is rigidly denied. In the
slave States, education among the whites is
generally at lower ebb than in Ireland,
while to the negroes it is forbidden, under the
seyerest penalties.
1t would seem, by Mr.. Buchanan's quail
fed declaration, q in most Of our States, that
he remembered what be was talking about,
and to whom he was talking. He evidently
remembered the anti-education laws Of the
slave States, and also that intelligent Britons
are acquainted with those laws. Perhaps he re-
ncmbered also, that Mrs. Douglas was then in
prison, Tor teaching few little American
children how to read the word of God. While
he was Boosting and Boosting srthreason, 200.
Of the prosperity, enterprise, and intelligence
Of our people he was constrained to admit IN
qualifed phrase, that we were not, after all. so
great, glorious, and free as We might be and
ought to be. It is only in most of our States
that every child enjoys the right of breathing
free air, drinking free water and acquirino
free learning. In other States the children q
100000 Of people breathe and drink becaus,
the master allows them to; but they never rea,
nor writs, for the master has decreed that thei
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A QUADRUPED CHIcKEN.-Mr. Serene H.
Perry of this city showed us on Saturday a
chicken about week old, which nature had
endowed with double apparatus for walking,
or in other words chicken with four legs
1t seemed to derive very little advantage from
the innovation upon the ordinary way of max
ing up chickens; and we presume that the
fashion viii not be generally followed by the
Shanghais in this vicinity.
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We may make our liues sublime;
And, departing, leave behind us

Foot prints on the sands of Time.'"
He was followed by several others, when
the question was put upon the resolutions and
they were unanimously adopted, and the
House accordingly adjourned.
SATURDAY, April %.
SENATE.--The resolve for the payment of
the expenses of the sickness, &C., of the late
James n. Tolman, Jr., was passed to be en-
crossed, under a suspension of the rules
The orders of the day were taken up, un-
debatable matters being first considered.
Passed to be engrossed-Bill to establish the
salaries of Judges and Registers Of Probate
to incorporate the New England Wax Thread
Machine Co.concerning the salary Of the Adj
jutant General; to increase the capital stock
of the Boston Steam Towboat Co.; to prevent
extortion by witnesses; relating to sales under
powers in Mortgage Deeds resolves in favor
of the estate Of Richard Sampson; concerning
the employment of clerk, by the Secretary
of the Board of Agriculture bill to repeal an
act to change the tine of assessing taxes in
the city of Boston.
The bill to provide for the separation of the
State from Harvard and Amherst Colleges was
taken up and ordered to a third reading.
The resolve in favor Of a permanent memo
rial in honor of Daniel Webster received its
final passage. Adjourned.
HousE.-Sundry bills passed to be enacted.
The bill relating to Charles River and War
rem Bridges was debated at considerable length
and ordered to third reading.
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Congress.
WASHINGTON. April q

" NDHAN'NAONs ~APAAA ~.
SENATE.-Mr. Petit of Indiana, presented
twelve petitions from various States, praying
for the abolition of the unconstitutional Office
Of Chaplain.
Mr.. Sumner, of Massachusetts,, presented Pc
titions from MASSACHUSETTS against the repeal of
the Missouri Compromise.
Mr.. Dawson, of Georgia, presented the res
olution Of the Georgia legislature in favor of
the Nebraska bill.
The bill establishing land system for the
territory of New Mexico was taken up and
passed.
After an Executive session, the Senate adj
journed until Monday.
HoUsE.-The Heuse was engaged in the con-
sideration Of the bill for the transportation
Of the mails between Mobile and Montgom-
cry.
In Committee, the West Point Academy Bill
was discussed and amended in several partic-
lass, which were afterwards concurred in by
the House. Adjourned. s@
WARRINGTON, April 81.
SENATE. The Senate was not in session.
HoUsB.--The House took up the considera-
ton of the Senate bill for compensating the
discoyerers of practical anasthesia. After
some discussion, 1t was laid on the table--yeas
so, nays 46.
Mr.. McDougal reported bill providing for
the transportation of weekly mails from New
York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and New Or
leans to San Francisco and back, the entire
cost not to exceed $3.50, 900 per annum. The
consideration of the bill was postponed till
June.
The House then went into Committee on
the private calendar, and afterwards adjourn
ed to Monday.
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ANOTHER VIcrM OF INTEMPERANcE.--The
body Of John Bailey, a man Of so years of age,
belonging to Tewksbury, was found in the
woods in the West Parish, Andover, day or
two since. Coroner Rice held an inquest,
and rendered a verdict of death from exposure
and the excessive use Of ardent spirits. From
appearance it is supposed his death struggles
were awfully severe Traveller.
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EXPENSIVE RIDE. Peter Riley and wife were
arrested at Millville, on complaint of conduct
or VIM. Capron, for refusing to pay their fare
on the Providence and Worcester r. r., from
Woonsocket to Uxbridge, on Friday last, and
being arraigned before P. S. Thayer, Esq,
pleaded guilty, and got off by paying fine and
costs. amounting to $3.50.
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The WARD TRIAL. The trial of young Ward
for the murder Of Mr.. Butler, the School
Teacher in Louisville, Kentucky, commenced
in Elizabethtown, Harden county. Kentucky,
on Monday last. The Cincinnati Gazette
says:-
Great interest is felt all over Kentucky in
the result of the trial, as the family Of the ac-
cused is one of the first in the State, and pos
sess almost unlimited means. 1t is understood
that GOV. Crttenden has volunteered his aid
in behalf of Ward. Thomas r. Marshall is
also one Of the counsel for the prisoner. The
best legal talent in the State IS engaged on
both sides. Among the many is Mr.. Carpen-
ter, of Coyington, who is for the prosecution.
Col. Preston, member of Congress from the
Louisville district, has been summoned as a
witness, and reached home on Friday. The
Courier says that Secretary Guthrie is also ex-
pected to be present at the trial. Upward Of
one hundred witnesses have been summoned
to testify to the previous good character Of the
prisoner. Elizabethtown, where the trial is to
be held, is thirty-fve miles from Louisville,
on the road leading to the Mammoth Cave.
The Court has passed an order forbidding
the PUBLICATION Of any report of the trial before
it is concluded,
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< HARVARD CoLLEoE.- THE catalogue of Har-
ward College for the present term has been is
sued. The number OF students in the various
departments, is 500. Of these 329 are under
graduates.
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Sixty years ago, on the 18th of April, Eph-
rain Tuesdale Of Chesterfield, persisted in q
snow storm, while going from Northampton to
Chesterfield.
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DESERVED Successive take pleasure in announcing
that the Pantoscope Of Nebraska and California has been
literally patronzed that Mr. Jones has determined to
proong his stay through Monday Tuesday, and Wednes-
day, of this week This speaks well for the PantOscope
and also for the good taste Of citizens Tuesday af
ternoon will afford the children another treat Parents
should take pleasure in gratifying their children with
these valuable enjoymens Our little ones" came home
on Saturday, perfecy delighted, nd may add much
instructed
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In the Bots de Boulogne, in Paris, short
time since, good deal of curiosity was excit-
ed by the appearance of one of the carriages,
called " an American" of almost Liliputian
dimensions, driven by gentleman some fifty
years of age, and drawn by pair of magnif-
cent lamas, about the size Of a large donkey,
and harnessed like horses. The pace Of these
animals, either at a walk or a trot, is that of a
half bred horse, and very regular 1t was the
first time such a turnout had been seen
at Paris, and, Of course, the beau monde,
whether riding or driving, fastened in every
direction to get sight of it. They say that
the laInas breed with great facility in France,
so it is supposed they will become the ton.
The Dublin Nation has quite turned upon
its old friend John Mitchel ellis brain ap-
pears to have been turned, his heart to have
grown hopelessly malcontent in exile, and he
sees the world again only to scoff and sneer
and make it echo with his egotism. This,
however strongly favored and brilliantly col
ored, fast finds its level-the faster, that it is
seasoned with blasphemy that stinks in
Christian mans nostrils. and sickens his stom-
ach. Eight numbers of this quail
ity still leave doubt whether the writer is
merely little insane, or a good deal possessed
Of devil
4nC NOuOAC City Va 4NldCubd cuQ n4dlllbdCIlCuy
on the borders of the Chinese and Russian
dominions, is separated by line of palings.
On one side is prim little Russian town, in
which commercial transactions, to an enor-
nous extent take place every year. Crossing
little neutral ground, you enter gateway,
in lofty wall which completely hides the
Celestial city; and this is the only lawful en-
trance from Russia to China. A magical con-
trast at once appears on one side the youth,
growth and change of the Russian, on the
other, the age, fxity and decrepitude of the
Chinese system.
An eminent stock -jobber in Paris, named
Mires, who is the proprietor of three or four
newspapers and periodicals, feels such warm
admiration Of the genius and personal charac-
ter Of M. Lamartine, that he insists on pur-
chasing all the manuscript works he writes or
plans, and on giving him, in ready money,
higher sum than, if left to himself he would
venture to ask.
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Considerable excitement exists at Norfolk,
Virginia, in consequence Of the escape Of four
slaves on board of some northern vessels
Lynch law is threatened against the captain,
should he be found.
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Ready-Mnde Clothing amd Gents Fur-
nishSng Goods, large assortment ofnew and fash
ionable styles constantly hand at H. @. VALENTINES,
No. MERCHANTS Row, Front of Worcester House
inch diff
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When the hymn had been sung, the pastor
said, "There are tinesiwhen we prefer to sit
silent and mediate. There is presence be-
fore which human lips are dumb, and the
tongue refuses to speak. There is such a
spectacle before us to-day, that human speech
cannot add to It's power. He who once spoke
to us in tones that we always loved 70 hear
Is now silent forever. The manly form of
him we have greeted SO often, amid these ia
miliar scenes lies PROSTATE in death. He who
toiled with US. and for us, year after year, is
now, perhaps, doing his best work. The form
which the spirit animated goes to the grave
the spirit has assembled already to the God
who gave it. Let us read the appropriate les
son of the hour
Several appropriate passages Of scripture
were then read, at the close of which an
earnest and touching prayer was offered.
beautiful hymn was then sung, and at its
conclusion, the corpse, placed in the hearse
and followed by a long procession Of carriages,
was borne to the the Rural Cemetery on Grove
Street, there to mingle with its kindred dust.
Most Of the stores upon Main Street were
closed while the sad ceremonies were being
performed, and some were shrouded in black
in testimony of the sincere sorrow which is
felt in the community for the loss of one, who
has for SO many years been Unidentified with the
history Of the place and whose long career Of
public service has rendered his name and his
deeds familiar as household words.
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Goddard & Twichelrs QuadrilIe BAN
are prepared to furnish Music on all occasions.
Apply to N. ?. GODDARD Mulbury st.
r. W. TWICHELI, Fruit St.
G. IL. L0RING'S Music Store, 233 Main St
geD1Q DIFF
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Madame Jenny Lind Goldschmidt, after
having delighted the Berliners and benefited
the charities Of that city in the early days of
March, was to leave on the 10th upon tour
through Stettin, Munich, Frankfort on the
Main, Cologne, Brunswick, Bremen and Han
over, at all of which places it was her inten-
ton to sing. On the 10th of April she was
to bea Copenhagen to take part in the three
grand sacred concerts, which are always given
in that city in the Church of the Saviour dur
ing Passion Week.
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LOCAL ITEMS.

The TEACHERS INSTITUTE commences this
evening with lecture by Professor Agassiz.-
1t is open to all who choose to attend.
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MARRIFD.

In this city April 5, by Rev Mr. BUSHNELL Mr. David
G. Thurston to Miss Freeloye Cafey all Of Worcester
Rector of Trinity Church. Mr.. Geo S. Whitaker to Miss
Elizabeth L., eldest daughter Of Thomas Robinson Esq
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Mrs. $. Goodwin, experienced and successful
midwife holds herself in readiness day and night to
attend the duties Of her profession Residence Austin
street. oct21 diff
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j. TX. Clark, M. D.. Homeopathic Physician
No. Walnut Street. Office hours, from to A; NJ, and
from to 3 P. NJ.
Worcester, January ], 1851. diff
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CALVIN K. PRATT,
ATTORNEY & COUNSELLOR AT Law,
No. 2O6 Main Street, Worcester, Mass.
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sPECIAL NOTICES.

Brigham Hill School for BOys.-The Spring
and Summer Term Of this School will commence MON
DAY 18th nst and continue eleven weeks. Instruction
will be given in the and higher English branches
and in the Latin, Greek, and French Languages.
The location is elevated and healthu and is from
the evil influences Of any village. Young lads will be
cared for as members of my family will be guided and
guarded far practicable. Pupils will be received by
the week or by the year. Expenses will vary with age
and studies.
Refer to Rev. E. E. Hale, Rev. A. Hill, D. D., A. Toll
man. Esq, Hon. Piny Merck, j. Nj. Earle, Esq, Wor
cester; Rev, 9. Lincoln, Rev. G. Briggs, Boston
Grafton, April /, 1854 ad2tawtf
Worthy of Notice. Dr. Morses Invigorating
Cordial the only and safe remedy yet discovered for
general debility, runous incapactating for society,
bust IS, matrmony. Affections of the head, back
limbs and nerves. speedily removed, with directions
and important advice to the married single. See ad
vertisement. jel4lL dMTh&wly
500 bGsheIs Of superior Beans for sale at
febz3 dn DRAPER cLARI1's, Front St
Cents and Small Change can be obtained a
George Hoyt, M. D., Office No. IS, Main st.
second door Of the temperance Exchange earyop-
posite the Court House. apis diff
Lewis G, Mumn, Auctioneer.
Sales Of Real and Personal Property promptly attended
to- Office. 2Ss Main st.. up tsairs,
L. b. Nichols, NJ. D., Homeopathic Physician,
Residence No. liz Main Street. Office Hours from to
A. NJ; TO 4, and q TO Z. NJ EfrGft
August s, 1858. d1y
Cufch and GamDia.-5000 lbs. Clutch; 5000 lbs
Gambia, just received and for sale by
g. S. & A.. J. HOWE,
mch20 diff Worcester Bank Block.
JuIius H. SiedhOf offers his services as teacher
OF Ancient and Modern Languages to the public Office,
No. 1872 Main Street. sept1 DIFF
All Persons who would get living and grow fat
will of course read Ned D00 advertisement and will be
sure to obtain his work for making money.
JAMES E. ESTABROOK,
ATTORNEY & COUNSELLOR AT Law,
d. No. Union Block, Worcester. d&wtf
p. EMORY ALDRICH.
ATTORNEY j. COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
d. No. 8 Union Block, Worcester. d&wtf
Sparkling Soda Water, with the usual variety
of choice Syrups. Fifty Tickets for one dollar.
L. L. IAZEI,Ii Apothecary,
may14 diff 20l AlaipStreet.
e. L. BILLINGS,
PORTRAIT PAINT
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Es bO w MANI
No. III Hanover Street, Boston, Mass. Importer Of
French and German Toy Watches, Manufacturers Agent
for the sale Of Jewey also, Wholesale dealer in Sewing
Silk, Vegetable and Ivory Goods Both City and Country
tradeis solicited inch d&w6m
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SpermatOrrh@a Rings Curative
1NSTRU MkNT for prostatc weakness.
The third improvement made these articles has brought
them to complete perfection, and used in Of
the Hospitals and in hundreds of with triumphant
They may be procured Of DR. j. CHEEVER, No. Ire
mont Temple, Boston, TO whom all orders should be ad
dressed.
letter enclosing two dollars win procure one sent by
mail to any part of the Union. inch d&w3m
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e. L. BILLINGS,
p DIR RAIT PAINTER,
No. Pper's Block, Main Street, Worcester, Mass.
apis dom
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Offer for SALE and will keep hand through the season.
better assortment Of LIME than be bought any
other place in the State Also, Cement and Cacine Pas
ter.
Worcester, March Is, 1854. diff mch26
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JOHN BOYDEN, Notary Public,

Exchange and Collection Office, 200 NalnStreet Drafts
Stocks Specie and Bank Notes. bought and sold Bills Of
Exchange for he Old Country, drawn Messrs George
Peabody Co. London, ready on hand. Collections, in
any part of the United States and Canadas Also some
other things usually done by Brokers. mch2O diff
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Sparkling Soda Water, with the usual variety
of choice Syrups. Fifty Tickets for one dollar.
L. I. LAZELL, Apothecary,
may14 diff 201 MaipStreet.