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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-02

The ArrEmrr TO AssAssfsArs LOUIS NApoEros.
a citizen OF Utica, N.Y.,now In Paris, writes to
friend in the former city, under date of the TN
instant as follows In relation to the alledgef at
tempt to assassinate Louis Napoleon:
Napoleon was wounded slightly last week at
Fcuntainbleau. ] do not know whether YOU will
see an account OF it in papers, asit has not been
published here. He was fired at three times one
ball passing within few inches OF his head. ian
other grazing his side The pe,pefrator was In
stantly killed, and the affair is hsi shed up
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-02

FOR kEsT very o. desirable sas 81 .s,ss,a sfea
A-A 4, rsa,as with basement, ali In good re
sou cat be had bv the fst of January,
~ -, n TwD. D. EACHO,
Aya-s General Agent and Collector.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-14
Pcr.onnl Explanations.

To the Editors Of the Spy:-Gentlemen-
Your notice OF my arrest and Imprisonment,
conveys the impression to your readers, that
my course in declining bail, &c., was required
by my views of nom resistance. Such how
ever, is not the case. Should l find myself
in the hands and power of party of free
hooters, should not think it any violation of
principle to engage to deliver myself into their
power at some subsequent time, on condition
of obtaining present release. So of the gov.
eminent, the great national association of tree-
hooters. To get out of its grasp, today, by
engaging to return tomorrow, is no recogni-
ton of its rightful existence or authority
But the question with me, was one purely of
expediency. My course was chosen with a
view to its results. 1t seemed to me that
more could be done for the cause of Freedom
by remaining passive in the hands of my cap
tors, and taking no part whatever in the pro-
ceedings, than by availing myself of the op-
portunity to escape temporarily from their
grasp. Whether this course was wisely cho-
sen, time must determine.
1t has cost me some personal sacrifice be-
yond the mere loss of my time, and l should
regret to learn that it had been of no use to
the cause of Reform. Such, however, is Of
ten the fate of our best endeavors.
Towards the persons concerned in my ar
rest, have no feelings OF unklndneIS, and l
hope no UNDERSIGNED indignation. would
not needlessly wound their feelings, nor
would give them particle of unnecessary
pain. But, my aim and purpose is, to the ex-
tent of my ability, to make this whole bust
ness of kidnapping negroes and harrassing
with legal prosecutions, those who befriend
them, as disagreeable and odious as possible,
and to oyerwhelm with popular indignation,
all who are concerned in it.
Yours, SC. 5. S. FOSTER.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-14

A RAT SToRY.-The following rat story was
related to us by neighbor, and did it not
come from a source which entities it to much
credit, we should feel somewhat dubious about
the truth of the matter; but, as it is, we be-
ieve every word oft.
Our neghbor says that he was very much
harrassed by these animals, and had devised
various plans for their destruction. Among
the eXpedients employed was barrel placed
upright which had been prepared by saving a
hole in the upper head, about six inches
square. Bait was put in this barrel, near the
bottom, just above few inches of water
hoping the rats might be induced to jump in
and be drowned.
From time to time the delicious morsel was
taken away. and no rats entrapped. Feeling
anxious to know by what means this was ac-
complished, he placed himself in favorable
position to watch the progress. The secret
was soon explained. Several rats collected,
one larger than the rest taking the lead. This
one let himself down into the barrel by cling
ing to the edge of the opening. Near this
was small auger-hole, in which he inserted
one of his fore-paws, while with the other he
chung to the edge of the larger hole, thereby
securing firm grip. Then another would
descend until he could embrace the first one
around the hips, and so on until perfect
chain was formed, tails downward, reaching
to the bait Then rat, which had held him.
self in reserve, ran down the chain, and bore
away the prize But the most curious part of
the story is yet to come. Our informant says
that when the bait was brought out, not rat
ventured to touch it until the chain was I'M
linked, and all were present to share in its
disposal Democracy.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-14

BURy1NG OF THE DEAD.-The scene after the
battle of Alma is thus described by cores
pondent to London paper:
The Russian dead were all buried in pits,
and were carried down as they lay. Our par
ties, on the 2lst and to-day, buried l.23O men.
The British soldiers who fell were buried in
pits in the same way. Their tirelocks, and
the useful portions of their military equip
ments, were alone preserved. 1t was sad
sight to see the filters borne in from all quar-.
tiers, hour after hour-to watch the working
parties as they wandered about the plain turn
ing down theblankets which had been stretch
ed over the wounded, to behold if they were
vet alive, or were food for the worms, and
then adding many a habitant to the yawning
pits which lay with Unsuitable mouths gaping
at the hill side, or covering up the poor suffer-
ers destined to pass another night of indescrib-
able agony The thirst of the wounded SEEM
ed intolerabe, and our men-all honor to the
noble fellows went about relieving the
wants of the miserable creatures as far as they
could.
The quantity of firelocks, of great coats, Of
bearskin caps, of shak os, of Russian helmets
and forage caps, of knapsacks English and
Russian, Of cross and sling belts, bayonets,
cartouch boxes cartridges, swords, lying over
Ile lllllS, OAC0Ou6u puJdLlOly anu IOuIu
shot, fragments of shell smeared with blood
and hair, grape shot, Minnie balls and bullets
were under the foot and eye at every step.
There was more than an acre of Russian
wounded when they were brought in and
disposed on the ground. Many wounded
were brought i'll to-day by parties Of our men,
and stragglers came up and rendered them
selves prisoners. They were infantry. We
did not see one cavalry man. The prisoners
said they belonged to the army of Moldavia,
and had only arrived in the Crimea within
the last y or IA days. If that be so, it is to
be regretted our Expedition did not arrive here
three weeks earlier, for no one can tell what
results might have been achieved by our arms
at very little cost.
All the Russian firelocks, knapsacks, bayo-
nets, cartridge boxes, &C., have been collected
together, near Lord Raglan's tent and form
heaps about twenty yards long by ten yards
broad. The guns has been sent on board ship.
When l was looking at the wounded men 60
ing off to-day, could not see an English am
bulance. Our men were sent to the sea, dis
tant about three miles, on joltirg arrabas or
tedious filters. The FIench-I am tired of
this disgraceful antithesis-had well appoint
ed hospital vans, to hold ten or twelve men,
drawn by fine mules, and their wounded were
sent in much greater comfort than our poor
fellows, SO far as saw. The beach, when l
got down there, was lined with boats carrying
off the wounded.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-14

FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT. "A fatal rail-
road accident occurred on the Fitchburg Rail-
road on Saturday evening, about 8 o'clock,
near Concord, by which young man named
Edward Hayden, a native of Nashua, N. H.,
brakeman ON the milk train, was instantly
killed. AT the time he was on the top of the
cars with his lantern lit, when the strong
wind blew out his light; and in attempting to
step from one car to another he did not put
his foot far enough ahead and fell down be-
tween them. He was missed from the train,
and upon going back he was found dead. He
was terribly mangled, having both legs brok-
en-, one hand broken and arm fractured, the
other arm broken IN two places, his side
crushed in, and several deep cuts in his head.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-14

SU1cIDE.-On Friday morning last, Thorn
as Grey was found in his house, at the west
part of this town, hanging by the neck and
quite dead. He was seen the night before,
partially intoxicated, and bottle which had
contained liquor was found near him. 1t is
said, however, that he was not grossly in
temperate man by habit. Since his wife's
death, year ago, he has been subject to fits
of melancholy, which are said to have led him
to drink and to eccentric conduct, and that is
the only cause assigned for his suicide, A ju-
ry was summoned on Friday; verdict in &C
cordance with the facts.-PHtsfeld Eagle.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-14

New York ELEcrIoN.-The last returns
seem TO make it conclusive that Seymour is
reelected Governor of New York, by three or
four thousand majority. This is all that the
Administration party save from the general
wreck, and his election was secured by the
bad rum vote. Of the thirty-three represen-
tatives elected to Congress, all but one are
Anti Nebraska, and only three, it is said, pro-
fess any sort of friendship for the administer
ton
The official canvass Of the vote of the State
takes place To-day, SO that we shall soon have
the definite result.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-14

Benjamin w. Cooper, an enterprising
farmer of Camden, N. j., says, an effectual
manuring for land may be obtained for about
so cents an acre, by paying that amount for
pound of turnip seed, and sowing it among
corn. l have reason to believe says he,
that crop of turnips, when buried, leaf and
root, will be found superior to almost any 9TH
or that can be obtained, for the purpose Of
ploughing in as a green crop for manuring at
the proper season, it may easily be tried
Farmers Cabinet.
The citizens of Texas are warning
the transient Mexicans, those not freeholders,
to leave the State, as they tamper, it is said,
with their slaves. The feeling against for
eigners seems to be extending itself. What
will be done with the Spaniards when Cuba
is annexed
The Rev. Antoinette L. Brown has
resigned the pastoral charge of the Orthodox
Congregational Society in South Butler,
Wayne county New York, with view to the
improvement of her health.
George A, Leavitt was sentenced to
the State Prison for life, at Manchester, on
Friday last for robbing his father, under the
threat to take his life, of $l5 on the 2lst of
September lust, at Amherst, N. H.
The ship Canton, which arrived at
New York from Antwerp on Saturday last,
had lost twenty passengers by cholera on
the voyage. The ship Coosawattie, from Bre-
men, had lost twenty three, and the Caroline
Tucker, from Havre, three.
Hon. James w. Stone, formerly a rep
resentative in Congress from the Fifth district
of Kentucky, died at his fathers residence in
Kentucky, on the 18th ult., at the early age
Of forty-one.
A Mexican, caught running away with
a negro woman, was tried by jury al Go.
lad, Texas, and sentenced to receive $50 LASH
es, and be branded with the letter L on his
forehead.
The specie. $3.50 lost with the
Yankee Blade, belonged to Messrs. Duncan,
Sherman Co., and was fully insured in Lon
don.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-14

The ALIEN AND SEDITIoN LAWS I'm
portant political movements and changes
should be carefully examined to see where
they will lead, if we desire the best good of
our country and its people. 1t is worthy of
remark, too, that the exclusion of foreigners
from our body polite, is no new doctrine. 1t
was commended for by the old Federal party
under the lead of the elder Adams. The in-
reference and the intrigues of foreigners, in
the management of the government was then
looked upon as a crying evil, and an attempt
to stopit was made by Mr.. Adams's adminis-
tration in the passage of the alien and sedi~
ton laws, which allowed no foreigner arriving
in the country, to be naturalized until he had
been fourteen years resident, and punished
those who intrigued against and slandered the
government, by fine and imprisonment, when
convicted of these offences.
The Democrats Of that day, however, made
this law odious with tile people, and repealed
it as soon as they came into power. The spir-
it of old John Adams, could it come forth
from the grave, would now leap for Joy at the
revival and popularity of one of his fayorite
projects, but which only made him in his day,
odious, and subjected him to the bitterest de-
nunciations. -New6aryport Herald.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-14

CHARLESTON, S. c., Nov. s.
SINCE my former writing, the Yellow Fever
has abated, or l might say disappeared, the
daily reports by the city register have been
discontinued, and health once more smiles
upon us-a blessing we can all appreciate
AS yet we have had no frost, but confidently
expect that we shall be visited by it within
the next twenty -four hours, as the weather is
quite cold, making overcoats and thick cloth
ing generally in very good demand. Business
is fast becoming brisk-the houses which have
been so long closed are again opened, reliev-
ing, very much, the deserted appearance which
our streets have presented Living, as YOU
do, in one of the most fourishing cities in
Massachusetts,, where nothing ever occurs to
cause the people to leave the place deserted
as it were,-whtre, at all seasons, and upon
all sides, are heard the notes of industry and
employment,-you eau scarcely realize the
effect which sickly season has upon us, or,
when the city again becomes healthy,--the
change which few days make in its appear
ance. From state Of listless quielude, to
one of busting activity, the change is SO sud-
den that it seems almost like magic, and we
soon forget that death and desolation have SO
recently oeen among us, except when remind
ed of it by the sombre memorials of those who
"mourn departed friends
Politically, there is but little transporting at
the South. Those, who, for time, turned
their longing eyes towards Kanzas and Ne
braska, as an eligible means of extending the
area of slavery, have mostly given up the idea
OF success in that direction, with the convic-
sion that " squatter sovereignty" has placed
an effectual bar to the fulfilment of their
wishes. At the city election, which took
place short time ago. the Know Nothing
candidate for Senator, as well as majority Of
the Representatives, were elected, by that
party.
From the subioined advertisement, which 1
take from daily paper, it would seem that
the Know Nothings are not the only secret
society that exists, whether for political pur-
poses, or not am unable to say:
U. A. o. SHANGHAIS.
conyocation Of your pulmonary aud concute body
n viii be held at the nest tonight at early cock crow,
when feather from the most immaculate B. j. G..
Shanghai (now his residence in the ugee ISL
aids) will be exhibited. By order Of the o. d. L D.
Transient brethren particularly invited to stay
away.
The above notice was surmounted by a
drawing of two large I" Shanghais and was
the cause of considerable speculation with re-
gard to its origin and intent.
Yours. NJ.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-14

FIRE.-The Wheelock Mill, No. 2, at North
Amherst, which has been run for several years
by John Tenney, for the manufacture of jeans,
was, with its contents, entirely destroyed by
fire on the evening of the Sth, supposed to
have been caused by an incendiary, as the mill
had not been in operation since the preceding
noon. Estimated loss on building and ma
chinery $4,000, and no insurance. On the
stock and goods, there was $500 insurance
in the Roger Williams Office at Providence,
which covers about two thirds their value.
Springfield Republican.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-14

EXTENSIVE ltoBBERr OF DIAMONDS AND
JEwELRY.--C. Ebert Kingsbury, confden-
tial clerk in the watch and jewelry establish
ment of Guynet & Co., New York, has been
arrested on charge of having embezzled from
his employers, watches and iewelry to the
value Of $1,000; also with being concerned in
a burglary committed on the store on the
night of the 9th ult., at which time 500, 900
worth of goods were stolen and carried away.
Upon his arrest the accused confessed to the
charge of embezzlement. But little of the
embezzled property has been found.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-14

JAIL ADJUSTMENTS IN Misunderstanding
to the Lafayette Qnd.) Journal, the prisoners
IN the Jail of that place, have jolly good
time Of it every day. 1t says:
Through the kindness of the jailor, they
have been provided with violin, and one Of
the number being good player, the4ahaye
frequent cotilon parties Of stag dances, which
have the advantage of being select without
the stiffness and formality peculiar to such en-
tertainments in higher circles. They have
xerently made valuable acquisition to their
number. An ifinerant Snowman, who had
fallen into the clutches of the law, and. ow-
ing to the tightness Of the money market.
was unable to pay the cost, was Gagged to sat,
isfy theinsulted dignity of the State. lie got
up an exhibition the first evening Of his in
earceration. and has continued them ever since,
to the amusementof his companions"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-14

Snow IN LOWER CANADA.-The weather in
Quebec has undergone sudden change. Up
to Friday we were enjoying last week the In
dian Summer, with the thermometer ranging
from go to 20 deg. But on Saturday the 4th
inst, there was heavy fall of snow, the
thermometer fell to l6 deg, the sleigh bells
were heard jingling along in every street, and
everything now wears the aspect of winter.
There are from 100 to 40 vessels still here or
at Montreal, and fears are entertained that
many of them will be frozen up for the winter
ere their cargoes can be got in.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-14

SAD AccIDENT.-On Friday last, little
daughter of G. C. Burnap, Esq, of this town,
aged about IL months, while playing, fell up
on the floor, and happening to have dress
hook in her mouth, it was forced by the fall
into the larynx, where it lodged. The SER
want in charge of the child, not knowing of
its having the hook, the cause of its strangu-
lation was not discovered until death ensued.
-Pittsfeld EaqIe.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-14

AMHERsr.-The Inauguration of Rev. Dr.
Stearns, as President of Amherst College, is
appointed to take place at 10 a. M, on the
22d inst. The exercises will consist of a val
edictory address by the retiring President, DIR.
Hitchcock, and an inaugural address by DR..
Stearns. On the evening previous, Rev. DIR.
Stearns will be installed as pastor of the COL
lege church.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-14

SLAVERY IN ILJINoIs.-The project for the
Introduction of slavery into Illinois has not
received much encouragement, we think from
theselection in that State. 1t may be doubt
ed if the next Congress will sanction the re-
vival of the slave trade.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-14

We have received returns from the follow
ing towns, which show that the votes have
all gone pretty much one way
Leominster Alanson Richardson, K. N.
La'caster-Francis T. Hussey, X. N.
Harvard-C. S. Gerry, X. N.
Clinton James ingalls,, K. N.
Serting-J. s. Buttrick, X. N.
W. Boylston-D. c. Murdoch, K. N.
Grafton-Sam. C. Flagg, X. N.
GrotoR--John w. Parker, X. N.
MiHbwy-N. p. Smith, X. N.
Sattoa-A. A. Lombard, K N.
Parton-Simon q. Harrington, K. N.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-14

REoPKNING THE SLAVE TRADE.-The
Charleston Mercury is arguing still, and with
more and more boldness, for the reopening Of
the African slave trade, as a measure neces.
sary to the stability of the domestic institution.
1t must be admitted that the Congressional
elections do not look much like The success of
such an attempt.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-14

DARING BURGLARIEs IN LowELL.-The
dwelling houses of David Dana and Stephen
Mansur, on Nesmith street, and B. f. Butler
and J. X. Fellows on Andover street, Lowell,
were entered on Friday night. The robbers
entered the sleeping room of Mr.. Dana and
took from the pockets of his clothes about
5000. AT each of the other houses they
searched the clothes of the sleeping occupants,
and obtained small amounts of money. They
also overhauled the plate in the dwellings, but
carried none OF it away.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-14

q. ii. Jenclts, DENTIST, and Manufacturer Of
Mineral Teeth. TEETH inserted fine gold plate from
one tooth to entire set.
Filling and extracting done in the most thorough man.
ner Satisfaction guaranteed in all cases or no charge
~ Office over ENos DoRR & Co.'s Bookstore four
doors north of the American House.
Worcester May l, 1854. diff
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-14

Frozen TO DEATH.-A correspondent in
forms the Kennebec Journal that on Sunday
morning last, the frozen body of Joseph
White, of Clinton, was found near the resi-
dence of John w. Haskell, in Canaan. A
key containing about gallon of rum was
found near him.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-14

CANDoR. The Boston Times fourishes in
italics and small capitals over the election of
the Mayor of New York and State Prison
Inspector, and the chances for Governor and
Lieut.. Governor. Of The members of Con-
gress, it makes the candid admission that they
ARE not all Nebraska men, to be sure !''--
No, not all, but we believe one is
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-14

On PAINTINGS. That splendid collection
of Oil Paintings at Horticultural Hall, which
are to be sold on Wednesday morning at IL
o'clock, are now on exhibition this day and
evening, and will also be on the morning of
the sale. We advise our readers to call and
see them,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-14

SoUAsHEs.-We understand that about 300
acres of land in the town of West Cambridge,
have been improved the past season for the
raising of marrow squashes, which are selling
by wholesale at $50 per ton.-Banker Hili
Aurora.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-14

ACCIDENT ON THE MICHIGAN CENTRAL
RAIIRoAD.-A despatch from Toledo, Ohio,
to the New York papers, reports that on Sat
urday morning an accident occurred ON the
Michigan Central Railroad, of which we have
not yet been able to gather full particulars
The passenger train from the West, came in
collision with the passenger train from Toledo,
near Sturgess, smashing the locomotive, the
baggage and passenger cars, and injuring Sc
verely several of the passengers.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-14
Ofthe six members of Congress, two hay'
small 1naiorities

Of the Members of Assembly twelve out of
the sixteen are chosen by minorities and of
the eleven Aldermen, eight are in the same
category. So, from Mayor down to Alder
men we find, of % officers excepting Aims
House Governors) only ten received MAORI
ty of the votes Of their constituents. Certain
ly the weaker side will have no reason this
time to complain of the tyranny of majorities.
IN. Y. Tribune.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-14
LOCAL NEWS.


The election, yesterday, in our city, passed
off quietly; the old parties seeming to be
quietly resigned to their fate, and the ''Know.
Nothings' quietly confident of victory. Rain
fell in copious showers, all day, adding ma
terial dampness to the dampness of spirits that
prevailed in certain quarters. The "Know-
Nothings seemed to have all the sunshine
The following is the result: