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judicial Sales.

calls u0wn the vengence q portloh
of the city press. As they do not see
the question III the light We do, and
have left untouched the strongest
point Of argument for Regulating
judicial sales /" IL should be given.
II should not he forgotten in an i'm
partial review Of the question, relating
10 judicial sales that modern poll
tics In the republic, are quite differ
ent ffotn what they were, in the az
ready ancient. period Of our national
existence. Then, questions were
raised by an honest difference Of opin-
ion, rs TO The law and its significance,
and as to the true policy Of Republic
an government. Men, at that day,
came into the forum, 10 discuss ques-
tions relating as well to the present. as
10 future generations All ques-
tions III The days Of yore, did not then,
as now, dwindle into matters Of 'spoils,
and If Statesmen let their passions
get the mastery Of them in discussion,
Il was purely the result Of eloquence
aud patriotism combined. Now, il is
quite a different state Of affairs All
questions seem to be raised--urged,
and defended, In reference, exclusively,
to the interest Of the party In power.
So far does this principal exert itself,
that when body Of our politicians are
called together 10 make d new Consti-
tuition, and change The fundamental
law, they do IL with an eye to the
spoils Of party knowing as they must,
that their work is TO be the law Of the
land, and effect the destiny Of mill
ions Of their fellow beings, for the un-
limited space Of a yenr, or such a mat
ter, ifnot longer.
In reference to McKay's bill; Is 1t
not known 10 our contemporaries that
the Office Of Sheriff Of Orleans, is a
responsible post---that the salary now
furnishes bare support Of about $780,
600 per an. Such being the case
IL IL not meet and proper that the dig
nifty Of the place should be sustained
by adding another $4,000 for Judi
cial sales, to make II a smooth $780,
100000, and prevent oil other auc-
tioneers from having anything to do
with this matter ? Certainly Il il.
Would not our friends Of the Bee,
Bulletin, and Balloon, like to sec Il SO,
II their party was in power Would
not they argue in this manner about
L. 1.-THE Office Of Sheriff Of Orleans
Is a very important fice.---The Office
pf Sheriff Of Orleans, being an import.
ant Office, should be respectable; and
Ibis can only be by salary. The
office Of Sheriff Of Orleans can dis
pence many favors to the party---the
Office Of Sheriff Of Orleans should
therefore have the "where.with" to do
70.
The Office Of Sheriff Of Orleans rc.
luires q great many subs, soups, and
each ono Of whom can COM
nand at least one vote in the matter
Il popular election, and this vote
: most certain to be . vote in favor Of
he party in power. The party in
power, Is always right, therefore (this
. a fashionable way for pronouncing
hat ancient word vote for The party
3 on the side Of the country, for the
good. By parity Of reas.
ming, the Sheriff Of Orleans should
have a margin above his sallery, to
show the people that the Sheriff Of
Orleans really Is an important Office.
L is to be hoped that our city con-
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GbrW)ttklg Gollltt.
GEORGE A. PIKE,
ppfToR AND pRupRfEroR.
ny UNr,a Jcvyaai u ne Parish IF East
Bntcn RcsRs .Aisc If he grosss 1sts and
Bu,pn Rosge, and g ne Bnfpn Ronge and
Cs,uton rianA Road Comtustes. .-kn

10 the gentlemen at present tefn.
porarily residing, at The temporary
Capital Of this great State, with whose
bowels The water, Of the locality does
not agree---we would most respect
fully cay, that Waddill on Church
street has Just received direct from
Wright h Co., a large stock Of Thorn's
Extract, and that invaluable remedy
Railways Ready Relief Both Of
those medicines, are highly RECON-
mended by lay and clergy. We ad-
wise the gentleman to call on Waddill,
FOR almanac Of certificates, gratis.
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n~A dreadful tragedy took place
at Lexington, Va, on the 18th inst,
between Thomas Blackburn, a Cadet
Of The Military Institute, and 9. B.
Christian, a law Student. Mr.. Christ
ian II seems had been visiting fe.
male relative Of blackburn, and Mr..
i. knowing something derogatory 10
the character Of Mr.. O., cautioned his
relative about him. Blackburn was
accosted On going to Church, and most
butally murdered.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-02-05

) - The women Of Cincinnati were
skating on the ice on the 18th inst.
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A Bold THIEF.---While Recorder
Ramos was dispensing justice yester-
day, in his court, some scoundrel stole
. valuable gold pencil.case from him.
Il was bold act to rob Criminal
Judge on the bench. while in the act
Of trying larcency case.--Deita.
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u The New York Mirror is Of
opinion that IL Mr.. Pierce were a can
didate for reelection to the Presiden.
cy tc-mcrrow, he would not get sim
gle State. Whilst on the subject, we
may as we'll indulge In the expression
of favorite hope--That Edward llv-
erett will be she next President Of this
Republic. Should he live, and we
live, We shall advocate his claims with
all the strength within US. For the
past quarter century the Presidential
chair has been occupied BY Military
chiefeains almost exclusively, and now
we should like 10 rec an eminent
civilian In that position. n.---One quail.
fed by different order Of talent than
that which Il necessary to plan a bat.
tle and enjoy the honors Of a victory.
n this Is to be the only consideration
on Che part cfour citizens when select
ing an ayusial4s candidate for the
Presidency because Of his military
prowess) the Republic viii soon dwiu-
dle into 4 military despotism.
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To- The Delta has called down the
vcngencc Of The Creole on his head,
for having said In reference 10 the
Young mems christian association, that
1t would be better to 60 to vork re.
lieving the aistrcsses of me furnishing
multitude than to make 20 much noise
about printing bibles for them. This
IL practical view---thc Delta Il cor.
rect, however much the world may
differ with him. There Is ain and In
aquity IN large cities, that 10 book, or
sermon can arrive at, and the genuine
philanthropist should pull of his coat,
and 60 to work in Il. The ignorant
and impoverished multitude from
which, the small vices Of society are
ever creeping should BE- taught indus.
try and sebricty. They should bc talk.
en- BY the hand, and the f,ieasantness
ofthe ways Of virtue pointed out, nay,
more than this, they should be sup.
ported until they gain strength to stand
alone, and then there il nothing to
fear.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-04

B. L. Scribner, was found guilty Of stealing, on
the lst inst, sixtyeight pounds weight of compost.
ton boxes for raroad cars, of The property of o..
good Bradley, and Of the value Of $1,000, lie was
fined $40 and costs, amounting to S2O,33, which he
paid and was discharged.
Edwin G. Bowen, found guilty Of stealing, on
the LIST INST, one brass Aange, valued at $l5, the
property of Charles B. Pratt, and was fined $40
and costs, amounting to $ls,s5. He was com.
mlted.
Scribner was a Gagman, in the employ of the
Pro,idenc and Worcester Railroad Company, and
took advantage Of the opportunities afforded him in
this connection, commit the larcenics OF which he
was convicted.
Bowen is young man in Mr.. Prait's employ,
The ilange he stole was part Of diving apparatus,
and cost $25. Two other llanges of equal value.
were stolen. Some of these composition boxes and
brass Hsnges were sold to an Irish lad named Owen
Rice, for $685.; and part at Chafie's Brass Found.
ry, on Manchester Street.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-04

INSTRUMENTATION Germans annual
message, 10th ult., was delivered by him at St.
Paul's before both branches of the Legislature,
and large assembly. 1t gives a glowing ac-
count of this territory. Since the 1851 treaty
with the Sioux The region west of the Mississippi
has been filling up with hardy, industrious, in-
teligent and enerprising people. Hundreds Of
farms have been opened, neat houses built, viii
lagos laid off, hotels erected, and mechanic shops
and mercantile houses established.
His principal point is the route for the Pacific
Railroad. He goes strong for the northern route
the same that it is supposed Gov. Stevens re-
commends To open great commercial highways
is regarded by him as by far the most important
object for Minnesota. We take this from letter
in the N. Y. Times. This journal says Of the
governors recommendations -
eHe recommends the choice of some single
route by the Legislature, 10 be urged upon con-
gress zealously and pernaciously. He hopes
measures will be taken early TO extnguish the
Indian little TO the copper lands on Lake Superior.
He protests against establishing any banks, and
says no law creating one can have his official
sanction. He recommends the organization of a
volunteer militia, and the creation of UNIVERSE
ty. A department Of agricultural chemistry in
guch an institution would serve greatly the inter-
ests Of the territory. He advises to effect small
loan, erect building, establish one or two pro-
fessorships, and go ahead. He would base this
loan on the two townships appropriated for it by
congress. He likes st. Anthonys Falls as To-
cation. The common schools be says are in good
condition"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-04
For the Spy.
To the Lovers of Music.

We would call attention to Concert TO be given
at Brinley Hall by Messrs. Younkers and Kherns,
en- Monday evening next. These gentlemen have
been connected with the Museum, and now being
thrown out OF employment, music loving citizens
ought TO give them real bumper.
We were present at their rehearsal and were taken
by surprise 10 find so much talent in our own city,
aud We do not exaggelate BY saying that Mr. Kherns
as a flute player has few equals in this part Of the
country, MIR Younkers, formerly leader at the Ma.
scum, will satisfy The most fasiidlous that he is
musician Of no common talent, and some of his So
los we never heard played better.
Mrs Kherns De Bergamini has a very fine So
phrabo voice, pleasant and full of expression. The
Duet by Mr. and Mrs Kheras De Bergamini is alone
worth the price of admission. Do not fail to be
there as il will be the best Concert of the season.
SEVERAL MUSIC LOVING CITIZENS.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-04

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS IN
SPRINGFIELD FOR ls53.-Fhe whole number
of births registered in Springfield during the year
1858, was AIS, of which only were born out of
the limits Of the city. OF the number, 2l2 were
females and 20I males-2 sex not given. Only
two esses Of twins are recorded.
The whole number of marriages was a25. The
oldest couple were gentleman of n to lady Of
81; the youngest darnsel of IA to an Adonis of
a. Two other marriages occurred, in one of
which the bride was only Is, and in the other Is.
The greatest discrepancy of years was in the case
of the union of hoary headed ~ to blooming
beauty of only So. In three of the marriages,
one of the parties was bound in the "bonds Of
wedIock'' for third time, land in 49 of them one or
both of the parties for the second, The greatest
number OF marriages in one month was 20 in Sep
TENDER, and the least in March. The Catholic
priest celebrated by far more marriages than any
other person.
The whole number ofdeaths was 29o. SPRING
field Repub.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-04

ExcELsIoR, Good comfortable eating is Of the
grandest results of cvlizatOn-and one of the most
civilized eating establishments in Chrisendom is Gates
& Taft's, 237 Main Street. There air of comfort,
taste and beauty constantly pervading the whole estab
lishment The hosts prompt, gentlemanly, and
commodating the viands Of the best quality and
fixed in the most approved styles of cookery, and con
diments of every variety be found accompa
ny them. We do not need to advise those who have
dined supped at the Excelsior, do again. but
would urge those who have enjoyed the fruits of
its menage, to go there whenever they overaken
with hunger.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-04

PROMPT AcTIoN.-In the Rhode Island Legisla-
ture on Thursday, January 18th, resolutions in
structing the Senators and Representatives in Con-
gress from that State to vote against Douglas
Nebraska bill were introduced and referred to a
Committee. On the next morning the Committee
reported them back with an unanimous recon-
mendation that they be passed, and they were
adopted by a unanimous vote. On the same day
they were sent to the other branch and were
adopted there forthwith, also by unanimous
vote This was done in a Legislature with a
Democratic majority in both branches, although
the measure protested against by the resolutions
is favored by the Democratic federal Administra-
ton. Will the Wing Legislature of Msssachu-
sets initiate in some good degree the plomptness
quest ton.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-04
mAssAcHUsErrs LEGISLATURE.

FRIDAY, Feb. 8.
SEEATE-The amendment to the constitu-
ton for elections by plurality, was taken up The
amendment offered by Mr. Field, was rejected.
Yeas, z NAYS, 20.
Mr. Alyord then moved the adoption of the fol-
lowing:
Strike out from the article of amendment the
wordu ''cvil ofiicers,'' and the words following
as far as and including the word ''constituion, 8
and insert in place thereof the following:
''SenatOrs and Representatives, and of all Off
GERS Of counties and districts chosen by the
people,
Mr.. Avord favored the amendment, and Mr..
Aspinwall opposed it, when it was rejected by n
vote of "a to 2-Messrs Alvord and Whitman
voting in the Affirmative.
The resolve was then passed. Yeas, 29.
The resolve TO amend the Constitution relatiy
to the day of election, passed by the same vote.
Passed to be engrossed Resolve on petition
Of Charles j. Morrell, Trustee.
The Senate then adjourned
HoUsE.-Petitions presented and REFER ed
OfDavld Snow and others, TO be incorporated as
the Flsherman's Bank in Boston; Of Amasa
Walker and others, 10 be Incorporated as Saw
ings Bank in North Brook6eld.
Mr. Richmond, of Adams, from the Committee
Of Probate and Chancery, reported a resolve au.
thorisng the Governor to appoint two Commits
sioners TO revise and digest the Probate Laws
The orders of the day were taken up, and the
bill relating to Commissioners to take de-
positions and acknowledgements in other States
was ordered to a third reading.
Passed to be engrossed. Bill to incorporate
the Cutting Machine Manufacturing Company !;
resolve in favor Of Frances e. Clarke.
Mr. Farrar, Of Boston, moved reconsideration
oil the vote whereby the House, yesterday, au /.
thorized an order Of notice to issue on the peti
ton Of Perry Newhall of Lynn, for divorce from
his wife on account of insanity. After soma dis
cusson tho motion to reconsider was adopted
Mr. Bradbury Of Newton, moved that the pc
TONER have leave to withdrawn; and the motion
prevaied-so Mr. Newhallh had leave 10 withd aw
Passed to be enacted, Bill to change the name
of the Doclrinal Book and Tract Society; in ad-
dition, &c., to incorporate the Conway Mutual
Fire Insurance Company; to incorporate the
Quincy Gas Company; concerning the Webster
Fire and Marine Insurance Company; to incor-
porate the Dorchester Gas Lgh, Company.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-04

NEW LUEATIc HosPITAL.-The New State
Lunatlc Hospital at Taunton, is so far completed
that it was delivered over by the Commissioners to
the Trustees, on Thursday. The building is proba.
bly, the best planned and convenient for the pur
pose of any in the County. 1t has been built at an
expense of $780, 900, and $4,000 more is appro-
priated for furnishing it. A further appropriation
will be necessary, for fencing and improving the
grounds Ii expected that it viii be ready for the
admission of patients in about month. Ii it cal.
culated to accommodate about $50.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-04
LU M B Err,

THE subscribers are OF liberty TO devote their
i whole ne to the Lumber trade, and would re-
specially call the attention Of all Carpenters an Bald
ers 10 their concern. Having secured the EXCBU-
SIVE USE Of several LARGE Mills, we are now
Teedy iunish short notice, Frames Of all kuds,
of The best TIMBER Pine, Spruce, or Htmock, in los
from twenty to five hundred ih0us nd feet, md will
guarantee eatisaci II. Al in want of flames The
coming season, viii do Well TO call early. Finishing
Lumber, 0 all Kinds onty on hand, at the Low
est Market Prices, such Southern Bard Pine Of all
dimensions, ehnrles, ClaFboards, Laths, pianed and
join,ed Floor boards of Had Pine, Soft Pine, a
Spruce, Eastern and Western Finishing Lumber. oil all
dimensions Also, Cherry, Black Walnut, and White
Woodland, in tact, every kind Of Lumber that this
market demands.
N u We are prepared to send Frames D unber,
Of all kinds all roads leading from Worcester the
very hest of "tems, and respectfully solicit a Hbeial
share of the public patronage.
T. g. o. EARLE, Washington square
Worcester February !, 1854. t,b4 do w3w
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-04

ePuRR & LEWIS continue to receive consgnments OF
gene, pckere fresh oysters, lobsterA prize beef ex-
ira pork, and five years old mutton. Those superior
and delicious articles offood prepared by the mos
experienced cooks, according to the most approved
Italian, French, British, and American modes de cui
sine The nutitive qualities Of the meats arc preserved
in full perfection, and at the time the govt Of the
epcue obtains all the delicate qualification which can
result from the perfection of the of cookery. There
win be grand chowder this evening at the Piper's
Block restaurant
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-04

R The Boston Post favors the passage of the
Nebraska Bill. 1t is in the pay of the adminisrra.
tion,and is bound commend the vllaihy that Frank
Pierce and his satellites design TO perpeirate The
Boston Times has its expectations Of patronage from
Washington, and consequently admires the tone of
Senator Douglass speech in favor Of repeal Of the
Missouri Compromise. Capt, Rynders Of New York
also comes out in favo, of the Nebraska Bill in the
columns Of the New York Herald. The opinions
of Mike Walsh upnn thu subject aIready upon
ecord.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-04

BALL begs to inform his friends, and the public, that
he took no part in tho convention Of physicians,
which their schedule Of fees, fixed He continues
to administer to the health and comfort of the
nifty, at the old rates EpicGres will still find that the
rapid consumption of his oysters, meats, fruits, and
CONNECTIONS does not cause greater depletion of their
purses than formerly Be it remembered that there is
aLades Saloon at the Harrington Corner restaurant.
and that there is to be beautiful chowder served up
this evening.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-04

The WEATHER.-The mild thawing weather
Of Thursday. changed during the night, and a snow
storm commenced, which fell othe depth Of between
one and two inches during Friday forenoon. In the
afternoon it cleared off der, and the thermometer,
last evening, was down TO 6. The telegraph an.
nouuces snow Friday morning, at Baltimore, Pha.
delphia, and New York, with the weather very
cold. AT Baltimore, there was tremendous gale.
with squalls.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-04

% Capt. Rynders has letter in the New
York Herald, assuring MI Douglas of his support
in the repeal of the Missouri Compr omise, but
claiming the measure as his thunder. The worthy
captain also joys the memory of the admlnistra-
ton, by asserting that he has neither applied for
nor been offered an office. He adds that if ole
had been offered him, his patrotsc desire to serve
his country would have induced him 10 accept it,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-04
Real Estate, Insurance, EmpIoyn emit and
Boarding a agency,

NO. Z55 WAln 81, W OTcesItr, Up etNlFs.
Do you wish TO sell your zeal estate! DO you wish
TO buy house3 Do you wish let your houses to
good tenants? Do you wish to get your life or your
goods insured! Have you house You wish to sell?-
Are you in want Of help, either male female? Do
you wish for boarders! Are you in want of boarding
hoUsei Have you store for sale or 10 Let? Do you
wish to borrow money collateral security! Have
you money TO lend on mortgages of real estate? DO
sou wish to bny farmi Have you house lots for sale?
DO you wish to buy house loif Do you wish to hire
a store? Have you an Office TO let? DO you wish TO
hire an Officer Are you in want of employment II
co. you will do well to call at the above Agency.
iyI5 deodf LEWIS C. MUM.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-04

Within few months George II. Gilbert,
of Ware, has received the following awards for
his fine hannes:-From the Mechanics Institute
at Boston silver medal, from the American In
stitute at Castle Garden, New York, gold med
al, from the Worlds Fair at New YorlS,a bronze
medal besides an ''honorabe MENTION" from the
Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, silver medal,
from the Maryland Institute at Baltimore gold
medal, and from the Metropolitan Institute at
Washington city silver medal.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-04
Intelligence oasce.

Having been duly licensed to keep an INrELLeEFcB
OFFIcE the undersigned is prepared Ia furnish Hotels
Board houses, and Private Families, with American
and other male and female help. Co 0IGeTs from the
Country promptly attended 10. Persons in wan! oi
help, and those wishing for employment, are invited TO
NIL
M Teuements. stores, and Offices, 10 he let
AZ MONEY to loan on collateral security
anrln div LEWIS Q. MUM, 233 Main st.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-04
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Diseases of the throat and arynx are very com
mon. A mode of treatment comparatively new, that
has been adopted, is to apply the nitrate of silver
either by sponging the throat using the fine syringe
inhallng the powdered metal But those who will take
The precautIon ofusing Bush's Cough Cure ozenges
for the Of Colds, Coughs, throat and similar
complaints, will be spared the painful necessity of re-
sorting TO such unpleasant means Sold Wholesale and
retailby BUSH & CO, "a Front St. feb4 d3t
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-04

E- While taking walk yesterday morning, to-
wards South Worcester, noticed some FIVE or six
new dwelling houses, in the course Of being built in
the neghburhood Of the locality selected by Eli
Thsyer, ESQ.,, the site ofhis large stone Machine
Shop. The foundation walls Of This shop are al
ready laid. They two feet thick, -four bundled feet
long, and forty feet wide.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-04

~ Flour is still pouring into Portland from
Montreal BY the piles on Atlantic wharf, and in
the store houses, it would seem that none herea-
boat should be in want for bread.-POrtldnd Id
UertiSer.
1t is believed among the knowing ones that it
will be impossible to keep the price of -four at
the present high rates.