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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-10-28


TIE FIRST SHOT FIRED IN TIE REVOLUTION
The Boston Chronrle says that the first
American who discharged his gun on the day
of the battle of Lexington was Ebcnozcr Lock
who died at Dccring, n. H., about fifty years
ago. He resided at Lexington in l7715. The
British regulars at the order of Major Pit
earn, having fired upon the few "rcLcls' OIL
the green in front of the meeting house kill,
ing some and wounding others, it was Il sig.
nal Of war. 1.-The citizens" writes one
''might be seen coming from all directions
in roads, over the fields, and through tho
woods-cach with his rife in his hand, his
powdcr-horn slung to his SIDE and his peck.
ct provided with bullets. Among the num-
Der was Ebenezcr Lock. The British had
posted a reserve of infantry mile in the real
in the direction of Boston. This was in the
| immediate nc:ghborhood of Mr.. Lock, who
instead of Fastening to join the party at the
green, placed himself in an old cellar, at a
convenient distance for doing execution" \
portion of the reserve were standing on q
bridge, and Lork commenced firing at them,
though there was no other American in sight
lcworked valiantly for some minutes bringing
down one Of the cnomy at nearly every shot
p to this time not a gun had been fired else.
where by the rebels. The British, greatly
disturbed at loosing so many men by the ran
dom firing of an unseen enemy, were not
long in discovering thcman in the cellar, and
discharged vollcy of bullets which lodged in
the wall opposite. Mr.. Lock within-rc-
naming unhurt-continucd to load and fire
with the precision of finished marksman.
lie was driven to such close quarters. howcv-
or, by the British on his right and left; that
he was compelled at last to retreat. lie had
Just one bullet left, and there was now but
one way to escape, and that was through an
orchard in the rear. The soldiers were all
around him, one of them having even gained
the orchard. Not moment was to be lost
he lcvcllcd his gun at the man near by, fired,
and dropped his gun, having shot the man
through the heart. The bullets whistling
about him, Lock reached the brink of steep
hill, and throwing himself upon the ground,
tumbled downwards, rolling as if MORALLY
wounded. In this way he escaped unhurt.
At the close Of the war he removed to New
Hampshire, where he resided until his death,
some twenty years after. lie lived in scclu-
sion and died in peace.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-10-28

DWisdom does not show itself so much
in prccept as in life-in firmntss of mind
and mastery Of appetite. 1t teaches us to
do, as we'll as to talk; and to make our words
and actions all of q color.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-10-28

GIOne of the greatest evils Of the world
is, men praise rather than practice virtue.
The praise of honest industry is on every
tongue, but it is very rare that the worker is
respected more than the drone,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-10-28

OA poor fellow having got his skull frac-
turcd, was told by the doctor that his brain
was visible on which he remarked. do
write to father, for he always swore had
none"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-10-28

CTGuilt, though it may attain temporal
splendor, can never confer real happiness.
The evil consequences ofour crimes long sur
yive their commission, and, like the ghosts
the malcfactor.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-10-28

PERsEcUTIoN.-As long as the waters Of
persecution arc upon the Garth, so long We
dwell in the ark; but where the land is dry.
the dove itself will be tempted to wander
ing course of life, and never to return to tho
house Of her safety.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-10-28

DJrIn front of fine dwelling in Marlboro,
Mass, there are six majestic elms, which the
owner keeps insured against injury from
lightning or fire in the sum of $500.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-10-28

LEMoNADE.-Somc rascally fellow gives the
following receipt for making lemonade:
Get bowl of pure water, let dozen pref
ty girls kiss it, then get an old maid and just
let her look at it, and the lemonade is done
did
N. B. If she looks twice at it, another
dozen girls must be procured Immediately.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-10-28

G~TA girl at school would like 10 have two
birthdays every year. When she grows up
to woman she objects to having even one,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-10-28

pULaw is like Laudanum; it is much more
easy to use it as quack does than to apply
it like physician,-ScoTT.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-28

VERMONT. The albany Jcmnal, of the
oath, reports very destructive fire, in vicin-
ity of Swanton, near Lake Champlan and
the Canada line. 1t had run along either
side of the Vermont Central railroad track.
distance of more than two miles. Hundreds
of trees had burned down, falling across the
track, not only obstructing the movement of
the cars, but burning the cross ties, and en-
tirely destroying the track. Passengers had
10 be carried in wagons eight Or ten miles
around the fire.
New YoRK.-The Orleans, On. Y.,) Re-
publican, of Aug. %, says, that since the first
of June, there has not been rain enough in
that vicinity to wet the earth to the depth of
an inch and that fires ware raging in every
direction, at Northrup's, Canton Village, Lis
bon, and all along the line of the Ogdensburg
Railroad.
A fire was raging on the Catskill noun
tains, at last account, which threatened the
Observatory and Boarding House near the
Falls.
In northern New York fires are raging in
every direction. The entire country, from
Rouse's Point to Malone, is threatened by the
flames. The steamers on Lake Champlain
were detained by the dense smoke. In the
vicinity of Whitehall, the mountains were on
fire, and the lake was covered with burnt
leaves
The woods were on fire in two or three
places between Albany and Schenectady, on
the 9th.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-28

KANSAS EMIGRATION. - The last learn ed
ukasc Of the general gov eminent, need give
the Kansas emigrants but little uneasiness, as
the reservation to which 1t applies compries
but million of acres, while, according to
the official statement of Mr.. Manyrenny, TIE
Indian agent, there are twelve millions OF
acres open to presumption. We understand
that the company that leaves Boston on Tues
day next will number fifty, at least, at the
starting point, and will receive large Access
sions at various places along the route. A
considerable instalment from New York will
join them at Albany, on Wednesday. Samu-
ell G. Pomeroy, OF Southampton has been ap-
pointed general agent OF the Kansas League,
and will 60 out with them. Mr.. Branscom,
who went out with the first company, will
go with this,o course.-S priagfeJd Republican.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-28

WILLIAMS CoLLEeE.-W learn from the
Springfield Republican, that the efforts to raise
a fund of $4,000 for the use of Williams
College, has succeeded so far that $2S, 900 is
subscribed, of which $4,000 has been paid
over to the college. Mr.. Morris Ketchum of
New York gave $4,000 which, except Mr..
Amos Lawrences generous benefactions, is
the largest contribution to the college from any
single person. The Republican says =
seth b. Hunt, formerly of New York, but
now residing in Manchester, England, has
caused to be purchased at his expense, some
forty-four acres of land, near the college
buildings, which he holds for. and is ready to
give towards the endowment Of, an agricultur-
al department of the institution. The cost of
this land was over $4,000. When this and the
other partly executed purposes in reference to
the enlargement and improvement of Williams
College became realized, and we trust suih-
cent means will be speedily furnished to ac-
complish them, lit viii stand unsurpassed, if
equalled, i'll America, as an institution for the
education of youth in all the departments of
knowledge, and i'll pra ca and scientific ac
quirements.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-28

The NeO YORK Tribune estimates that the
total corn crop of the United States will be
less than two thirds of an average. The to-
tai deficiency cannot fall below two hundred
million bushels, worth at least one hundred
million dollars. The loss on roots, grass and
vegetables, will certainly be equal to that on
corn. so that the harvest of this year will be
worth TO the country two hundred millions of
dollars less than we had reason to suppose a
month ago. The total cos of the Mexican
war was only computed at two hundred and
fourteen millions, and that was spread over
several years of prosperity, and sixty millions
casL upon the future as national debt.
The loss by this ealamtous failure of the
crops will not fall entirely upon the farmers.
1t VIII be felt in all departments of business.
How can it be otherwise when from one to two
bundled millions Of dollars, which we have
been accustomed to exchange for European
metals wares and fabrics, is suddenly with
held from our annual revenue?
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-28

&C. sbook the whip at him. Jack, astride
an the ridgo-pole, grinned defiance. a gun,
OF wnl' at this disciple of Temperance he
59OrEed his head, and slipped over to the back
az o|t tSe bouse-2upon which, seeing his predc
Oh ene md and less afraid apparently of the fire
. sln of the fire-water, the monkey leaped at
/. .iiS bonnd on the chimney top, and getting
49,, Uv ;nto a flue held on by his fore paws
NJ" would y rather be singed than drink.
He triumphed; and although his master
lo-,t him for twelve years after that, he 'erer
LII persuade the monkey to take another drop
If ,pbiskegt-Rer. DR.. Gutlrfe's Old Years
Warming.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-28

letter from California of the LIST August,
says: The steamer to-day takes from us Col
Wheat. Agent Of the Junta, for the invasion
of Cuba, who has been with us since the LIST
April last He has succeeded in enrolling
quite large number of men, including uni
formed company of flying artillery, and a
uniformed company of riAemen. Both of
these companies have been under constant
drill for the past eight or ten weeks. Many
of the native Californians have lent material
aid to the cause; and the fact of marauding
expedition having been concentrated at New
Orleans has in no manner been kept secret
Major Gen. Wool is on the alert, and no ex-
petition, as a body, will be allowed to leave
this city.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-28

FIRE IN GRAFTON. fire in the woods
in Grafton, of which we made mention last
week, has continued tospread since then, and
a considerable part of the farm of Rev. James
Brimblecom has been burned over, including
large potato field, the crop of which was es-
tmated at 1900 bushels. Mr.. Brimblecom is
one of the largest cultivators of the potato in
Worcester County, and his loss is particularly
unfortunate at this time, when the severe
drought has so much reduced the prospects of
full crop of late potatoes. At the last ac-
counts the fire was still raging.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-28

GREAT FIRE AT WALDoBoRo' A despatch
dated Damarscotta, Me-, Aug. 25th, says =
About one o'clock fire broke out in the rear
OF the hotel at Waldoboro', and swept away
the whole of the village from Tibbetts' large
furniture store at the northward, and SO far
eastward as the Baptist Church (Which was
sayed,) including every store in the village,
and every building south and west to the riv-
er, extending to Capt. H. Rubin's on the
south side. George H. Kennedy's new ship,
and Capt. James Cooks barge, both on the
stocks, were destroyed, as also the timber for
a new ship in Mr.. ]. Clark's yard. The Gus
tom House, both banks, and the Post Office
were destroyed. The loss cannot now be APP
proXimately ascertained, but it is thought it
must exceed $25O,00O.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-28

CATTLE SHows.-Ihe following are the day,
appointed for the annual exhibitions of thu
dliiei ent Agricultural Societies in this State
1t will be seen that nearly all the exhibition,
continue for two days;
Essex, at Lawrence, Sept 81 and %.
Middlesex, Concord, Oct. and 4.
Middlesex South, birmingham, Sept. p
and %.
w Worcester, Worcester, Sept. 27 and 2s.
Worcester West, Sept. 90
Worcester North, Sept. 10.
Hampshire, Franklin, and Hampden, North
ampton, Oct. u.
Hampshire, Amherst, Oct. IS and 10.
Hampden, Springfield, Sept 81 and 2S.
franklin, Greenfield, Oct and s.
berkshire, Piltsield, Oct. anC S.
90 Housatonic, Great Darlington, Sept 81 and
Norfolk, Dedham, Sept. 26 and 81.
Bristol, Taunton, Sept. 81 and 2S.
plymouth, Bridgewater, Oct. and 5.
Barnstabe, Barnstable, Oct IL.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-28

FALL R1vER.-The Monitor gives the fol-
lowing statistics of Fall River, as they appear
on the books of the assessors:
The whole amount of the real and per
sonal property in this city is So, 939, 2l5; last
year $7,977 800, being an increase from last
year of 1861, 225. The amount of taxes. in
Guiding State, county, and city, is 56,523,7O,
being an increase from last year Of $5485.
The rate of assessment is IS cents OH 800,
same as last year. The poll tax is 81, 80
Whole number of polls 3ll7, increase from
last year, 97.''
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-28

ELEcTloNs.-The election in Vermont for
State officers. and Legislature, and Members
of Congress, takes place on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
The election in Maine for Members of Con-
gress, State officers, and Legislature comes
off on the following Monday, sept. 18th. In
Vermont there is no doubt that the result will
be adverse to the Administration. In Maine
the contest is carried on with much animation,
an unusual number of candidates having been
nominated for the various offices. 1t is stated
that the " Kno vKothings will control some
ten or fifteen thousand votes. Maine has now
a Wing, and Vermont Democratic Governor
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-28

TERRIBLE CoNFLAGRATIoN Al TRoY- Three
Hampred Buildings Btuae3-LoSS 81 ,000, 900.
Troy, Aug. %. A fire broke out at two
o'clock to-day, and spread with irresistible flu
ry over a space equal to about eight blocks,
consuming probably not less than two or three
hundred buildings, and destroying property
which will amount to million dollars. Ow-
ing to the dry state of everything, it was found
almost impossible to check the fury of the
flames. The burnt district is bounded on the
West by the river on the East by River street
to Division street, and thence by the alley be-
tween First and Second streets, on the South
by Jefferson street. In this district is embrace
ed an extensive lumber business, and lumber
amounting to not less than S2j0,000, the
freight depot, machine shop and several car
houses, with the cars of the Hudson River
Railroad; also the very extensive establish
ment known as Bridges chair factory the bell
foundry Of Jones & Hitchcock, and several
other manufacturing establishments were de-
stroyed. The fire was arrested on the East
side, in the rear of the costly range of build
ings fronting on Washington Park. The
amount of insurance Is not yet ascertained,
but the following named companies will sus-
tain losses The American, Providence,
$15, 700; Roger Williams, do, $4,000; Allan
tic, do, $1,000; Merchants, do, $4,000;
Western, Pittsfeld, Mass, $4,000; Etna,
Hartford, $4,000; Hartford County, $1,000;
Troy Mutual, $500 These are but share
of the losses sustained by the Insurance Com
panies. Our city has never before been visit
ed by such conhagration. Fortunately no
fatal accident occurred.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-28

GOLD IN YERMoNT.-The Woodstock Age
says that there is gold in Vermont; and says
that, for the last three or four weeks, from
thirty to fifty workmen, under the direction
of Capt Ira Z. Payson, of N. Y, have been
engaged in digging into, and examining the
premises of Bridgewater, where gold has
been discovered, and that the result, thus far,
has been entirely satisfactory. The Age con-
cludes by asserting that there is no humbug
about this matter, and that the mines will
prove among the richest ever discovered.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-28

In this city, August 25 William Corey only son of Co.
rey Mcfarland of Conway. Mass. aged Y, ar
At Royaston August 22l, Charles Frank youngest son
Of Nelson Wheeler aged Is months
In MILFORD Aug 2Sl very suddenly. Mr. Otis Parkhurst
Jr aged IS yrs 18Th, Michael Hurhes So: l9.h Mar
gqrct Sullivan, So; 22l &. F. Collins, son Of Alvin
Collins, 10 mos; 2Sl, Mrs. Rehtcca W. Lpthrop "a.
In liokinton, 22l inst, Olivia Baker, 20 years mos
Thomas Davenport, q.
In Barre, Aug 18th, Mr. Seth Winslow, aged 80 years
In West BrOokiet, 18th, Clara youngest daughter of
Edwin b. Fainter, Esq, is months
1t herst, n. II 22i nst Edward IIortshorn, co.;
18th inst, Samuel Brown, &c
At Warren, 81 h, Mrs. Anna Bond, &c.
In Providence the 21st inst Henry Earle aged 30
years gradute of Bro University the Glass of IS q
In Orange Co, Va, 10Th inst Miss Betsey Campbell,
about 100
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-28

MORE FIRES IN MA1NE.-The Portland Id
verttser of Saturday, says:
By letters from opposite sections of Frank
lin county, 1t appears that that whole region
is on fire. Fire is raging in the pine woods
of Chesterville, and has burned up house
and barn.
Farther north, famous blueberry territory,
between dead river and Saddleback mountain,
is all blaze, and the picking berries stopped,
pop being unable to get on the ground
The Chronicle says we hear of fires in the
woods in various directions, which occasion
much anxiety and alarm. The drought con-
tinues dreadfully severe"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-28
ShcriG1's Sale.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.

WORCESTER, IS. August 25 1884
HeY virtue of an Execution which issued on iudpment
-hD in favor of SETH HOLDEN, of Barre in the
County of Worcester, Gentleman, against PLINY III
EABBITT, of said Barre in said County, Yeomap at the
June Term of the Court of Common Pleas for the County
Of Worcester A. D. 1854, have taken all the right in
equity that the said Pny H. Rabbit had on the said 25h
day Of August D. 1854 the day when the same was
seized on execution to redeem certain morgaged real s
tate lying in said Barre and the that IS described in
mortgage deed thereof, from the said Piny H. Babbt
to Ira Eager of said Barre recorded in the Registry of
Deeds for said County of Worcester book I page 232
Also, certain Real Estate lying in Petersham in said
County of Worcester, and the that is es ribed in
mortgage deed there Of from said Pliny H. Rabbit to Ira
Eager recorded in the Registry of Deeds for said County
OF worcester book 5l2, page $50 and on SATURDAY the
18th day of October next at O'clock in the afternoon at
my Office in the City of Worcester Tin the East end Of
City Hail. shall offer for sale, by Public Auction to the
highest bidder, said right in Equity of Redemption
AUS deM3w j. L. RAKER 4 SberT
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-28

News FROM CHINA.-Accounts from China
to June 22d state that the insurrection was
apparently making rapid progress, and great
alarm prevailed at Canton, which was threat
ened by body Of 10000 men, who had TAX
en- large town named Koon, near the Bogue.
Great disturbances in the North of China.
Shiklung is in the hands of the insurrection-
lists, who threaten Canton with an attack.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-28

Cows STOLEN AND REcovERED.-Two COWS
belonging to Mr.. Edwin Hobbs of Weston,
Mass, were stolen from his barnyard on
Wednesday night, and on Thursday were sold
at Brighton Market, by an lrishman, for thir-
ty-fve dollars. Mr.. Hobbs has fortunately
recovered the animals. The Irishman repre-
sented to the person to whom he offered the
cows for sale, that he was obliged to part with
them to raise money to bury his brother, who
was killed by the falling of buildings in Broad
Street.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-28

SO uaclk! u uacsA ~ "TJ"tnache cured in Al
mnutes-besides haUing bottle Of it eiUen you :"
This very satisfactory, Ceryj but after ALL not quite
equal to the old way of shilling your mouth with cold
water and sitting the kitchen fire till it bols !" Whether
patients viii thank anybody for having "a bottle of ii
gjUeH Henn that is the question. Oothtu of tooth
ache is about enough for the majority of people. But
leaving jokes out any at all acquainted with the MI
of tuOthache that there is such thing
cure without having the tooth filed after the pain is
removed. Those who try the AZ until satisfied"
that they really have &" bottle of it given them !" are
invited to call at No. Piper Biock where they have
DIR STEARNS' PAINLESS NERVE DESTROYER all-
piled by Dentist of ten years experience charge of
Twenty-Five cents, and the tooth made healthy and useful
by filling it after the nerve is destroyed je10 DIT
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-28

UNCONSTITUTIONAL. - One of the FORTE
newspapers holds that it is Unconstitutional
to vote against foreigners. The same sort of
authority has been accustomed to hold it un-
constitutional to vote against Shareholders
The Constitution of the United States puts no
restriction uron a mans preference as to cam
didates for Office
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-28

The MAD SToNE.-It is asserted, upon very
respectable authority, i'll the southern papers,
that stones called mad stones are in the pos
session of several families, and that the pos
SEES the traditional power of curing the effects
OF the bites of poisonous animals. 1t is sand
that the mad stone is formed III the stomach
Of the deer, the goat, and perhaps of other
animals. The evidence is very remarkable in
some cases.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-28
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Miss Eaton will resumer School in piper's Block,
on MONDAY, sept A, 1854 DIV AUS

MONDAY, sept. 4, 1854. DIV au2S
To the Pubiic.-The subscribers First and Second
Lieutenants of Company c, (Oakdae Light Infantry
the Sh Regiment of Mass. Volunteer Militia have seem
with surprise, special order of Major General Hobbs
which was published in the Transcript of Thursday by
which, We, together with certain other officers OF the Reg
imen were discharged from for dsobedance of
ders at the Reg mental Muster at Worcester on the
OF July last 50 far a. We are individually concerned we
deny that we ever any for the arrest we lave
been ready al all times, to any alleged charge
misconduct on that occasion, and have
sons inconsistent herewith such tie basis
the discharge, as set forth in the special order This
statement We considered to characters and
POSITIONS nasmuch as said order has been published in
the newspaper press. PELHAM BRADFORD,
WOODBURY. WHITTkMORE.
Ooakdale, Aug. 90, 1851.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-28

Gray Hairs Changed. and no Dye employed.
VAN DEUSEN'S IMPROVED WAHPENE. In addition
to the virtues of the above Hair restorative and
well established specific, the fact is admitted that it is
Of the best preparations for the hair in Besides
changing gray hair to its original COLOR and producing
growth where partial badness disfgures the head
sofens and beauties the hair eaces from the skin PIN
pies and all cuaneous eruptions and in of confirmed
plications, most speedy and happy relief Thousands
have experienced its happy effects and being safe and
pleasant application, it daily used in the families of the
elite and fashionable
For sale by JOHN Q. HILL, Apothecary, 229 Main
street, Worcester. Depot ia Chambers ST. New York
jyl3 deOdly