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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-17

AMERICAN YOU'VE MEN.-American his
tory presents many remarkable instances of
young men taking prominent and commanding
stations at an age which would be thought very
young in other countries. We suhoin few
striking examples, from the list of those who
have passed off the stage of human action.
AT the age of 20, Mr., Jefferson was aa uflu-
entail member of the Legislature Of Virginia. AT
80, he was a member of The Virginia C0nven-
ton; at 80, member of the Continental Con-
gress; and al 81, he wrote the Declaration of
Independence.
Alexander Hamilton was only 20 years of age
when he was appoinieda Lieut. Col. in the Army
of the Revolution, and Aid de-Camp to Wash
ington, At rs, he was member of the Cont
mental Congress; at so, he was one Of the ablest
members of tho Convention which framed the
Constitution of the United States; at 80 he was
Secretary Of the Treasury, and organic ed that
branch of the the government upon so complete
and comprehensive a plan, that no change has
since been made upon it. .
John Jay, at 20 years old, was a member Of
the Continental Congress, and wrote an address
TO the people of Great Britain, which was Justly
regarded as one of the most eloquent productions
of the times. AT 80 he prepared the Consu-
ton of the State of New York, and in the same
year, was appointed Chief Justice of the State.
Washington was 81 years Of age when he
covered the retreat Of the British troops at Brad.
docks defeat and the same year was honored
by an appointment as Commander in Chefof the
Virginia forces.
Joseph Warren was 90 Yeas of age, when he
delivered the memorable address on the 9th of
March, which aroused the spirit Of patriotism
and liberty in mis- section Of the country; and at
last he glorousy fell in the cause of freedom on
Bunker Hill.
Fisher Ames, at the age of 81, had excited
public attention by the ability he displayed in the
discussions of questions of public interest. At the
age of 80, his mastery speeches in defence of the
Constitution of the United States, had exerted
great influence, so that the youthful orator Of 81
was elected to Congress from the Suffolk District
over the revolutionary hero, Samuel Adams.
Joseph Story entered public life at the age Of
20; he was elected to Congress .Ssm the Essex
District when he was 20; was Speaker of the
Massachusetts House Of Representatives at 80,
and The same year was appointed by President
Madison Judge Of the Supreme Court of the
United States.
De Witt Clinton entered public life at IS; Hem
ny Clay at &C. The most youthful sgner of
the Declaration Of Independence was William
Hooper, of North Carolina, whose age was
but "a. OF the other signers Of the Declara-
ton, Thomas Haywood, of South Carolina, was
30; EIbridge Gerry, Benjamin Rush, james
Wilson, and Matthew Thornton were 81; Arthur
Middleton and Thomas Stone were SO.
Ir will be observed that we have confined our
illustrations to persons under 50 years OF age, and
have only alluded to hose with national repre-.
sensations Boston Transcript.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-17

A NEW and Wonderful discovery for the cure Of
Consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds
ana all lung complaints, by Inhalation. DR.. Curtis Hy-
geana OF nhalns Hygean Vapor and Cherry S,rup has
accomplished some Of the wonderful cases of Asth-
ma and Consumption IN this City during the past month
ever Known to man. (See certificates in Agents hands)
The Inhaler is the breast nnder The linen
without the least inconvenience, constantly supplyine
the nngs with pleasant medcated vapor The heat Of
Boyd d Paul No 40 Cortland st g. III Riuo cor
ner OF John 81 and Broadway, N. " and by MS
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Any person enclosing So by mail 10 Boyd b
Paul or Curtis u Perkins, Y. will receive package
containing bottle Of Hy gean Vapor one of Chptry svT.
up ana an Inhaler IN neat bx by express Tree TO any
part Ut the United states, four packages fer $40
Jas d a. nta,u s''
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-17

MORE AENoYANCE.-A correspondent writing
us from St. John, N. b, informs Us hat-''The
bill which passed our Legislature last winter rea-
tive 10 the protection of fisheries has now
received the royal assent and is therefore law 1t
enables the shore authorities Of this colony to board
vessels within three miles OF the land, and remain
on board until they depart, with ether stringent
provisions for the protection of the in-sho,e fisher
ies.''
So it seems that those of our fishermen who visit
the Bay of Fundy and the east coast Of New BrOns-
wick, in the Bay Of ST. Law ence, are TO have per-
sons quauered upon them whenever they go within
three mules of the Shore If this law is carried in
to force it will be productive OF more trouble andan.
noyance than has yet TRANSFERRED in the British wat
ers Our government should have demonstrated
against the approval Of any such laws Gloucester
Telegraph.
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Returns OF Banks.

The Secretary of States revised abstract, exhib-
on the first Saturday Of October, 1858. has been
published and furnishes the details Of the pecuniary
condition of the State from 1852 to the time indi.
Gated in the report. In 1852, there were 80 banks
in Boston, with aggregate capital stock paid in,
amounting to s24,660 900. There were 105 banks,
out OF Boston, with capital stock paid in of $1S,.
l0,500, making total Of 1877 banks 10 the State,
with total OF capital stock paid in, amounting to
$4S,27O 500. The circulation of bills Of So, and
upwards, from all the banks 10 the State was ST.,
1872 500; and the circulation Of bills Of denomina.
tions less than five dollars, 49, 789, S67 rs The
total amount due from the banks, 1893 1861, 837,
20 The gold, silver, and other metals in the bank.
iag houses, amounted TO So, 1868, 252; and The
real estate Belonging TO the banking corporations,
was valued at $1,000, 463,09; these, with bills Of
other banks, balances due from other banks funded
deble, amount OF dividends, reserved profits &C.,
constituted the resources Of the banks, amounting in
all 10 S9S. 1873 ,s9s, IS. ~
The number Of Savings banks in Massachusetts,,
in 1852, was fit, three; several have been charter.
ed since that time. The whole number of deposi.
tors, was 81 1858; and the amount of deposits, was
Sl5,4Ol ,30a SO. The annual expenses Of these in.
stitutions, was $40 .3sO,O2. The Savings bank re-
turns, show gratifying amount Of thrift amongst
the working classes, which, we hope, will still con
tinue to swell their bank accounts.
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mAssAcHusErTs LEGISLATURE.

THURSDAY, req. lOths
SENATE.-.On motion of Mr.. Warren, the or
ders Of the day were taken up, and the following
passed 10 be ensrossed; resolve III re-
la'ion to cheap ocean postage. aud the hill to moor
porste the Taunton Iron Works Company.
The Senate then, on motion Of Mr.. Warner, adj
journed, in order that members might have an OPP
porunily to attend the funeral of the late Hon. Hen
ry P. Fairbanks.
HoUsE.-Orders were adopted Concerning the
propiey Of raising the salary of the Wa'de OF the
Sale Prison; Of increasing The salary OF the clerk
Of the Adjutant Generals office.
The orders Of the day were taken up, and the bill
TO incorporate the Boston Stove Foundry Company
was passed TO be engrnssed
The amendment by Mr. Clark, Of Northboro', to
the bill in addition to he several acts for the reliet
of insalyent debtors, and for the more equal dstr'
button Of their effects, debated at great length
The amendment was given in yesterdays report,
and provides that no debtor shall receive his dis
charge insolvenl, unless he shall pay one hnnd
red per cent. Of the claims proved against him; or
receives the written OF majority OF the mum
Der OF the holders, and of the amount of such
claims.
The vote was taken upon MIR. Clark's amendment,
which was rejected by l3l to 80, and the bill or
dered to a third reading. Adjourned.
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CONGRESS-.

WEDNESDAY,, Feb Is.
SENATE. - In the Senate this morning, the
French spoliaon bill was passed BY vote Of n to
l5
Mr.. Everett presented memorial from the Mas
sachusetts Humane Society, asking appropriation
to aid them in the rescue of shipwrecked mariners.
Bills granting to the states Of Ohio and Iowa re-
Spectvely, public lands situated in those saIes,were
passed, also making PIuski and BaYtown in
Florida ports of delivery.
The Nebraska bill was then taken up, and Mr..
Houston resumed his speech. He had opposed the
bill, he said, because Of it's provisions relative to
the Indians; and il there could be anything IN it
more repugnant to him than these, it was the pro-
vision for repeating the Missouri compromise. tie
looked upon the repeal Of that compromise
measure full of evil. When Mr.. Houston had
closed, the question required on the amendment 10
the 14th sectioE, which was adopted by vote Of 80
to 10. The nays were Messrs. Allen, Chase, Ev-
erett, Fish, Foot, Houston, Seward, Smith, Sum
ner and Wade.
MIR. Chase moved to amend the amendment az it
now stands, by adding thereto the following words
80 under which the people Of the territories through
their appropriate representatives, may, il they see
fit, prohibit slavery therein" discussion ensued,
when
Mr.. Badger got the floor, and the senate adj
journed.
HoUsE.-Mr. Erving presented memorial from
New York, setting forth that Hon Mike Walsh, a
member of the house, is not an American citizen,
either by birth or naturalization.
The house then went into committee on the home
stead bill, when
MIR. Meacham, of VT, proceeded to state his OBJ.
ections TO the Nebraska bill, but called TO order
by Mr.. Richardson.
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JUNK DEsERTED.-iapt johnson, OF the
whalsshp Ofozmbo, fell in with junk off the
Stratus Of Alatsmf drifting about at sea, deserted
by her crew, and altogether at the mercy of the
winds and waves. On boarding her, she was
found to be laden principally with rice but width,
fIom or where bound, there was nothing about
her from which conjecture could be formed
She did not, however, appear to have been long
deserted,
Capt. johnson took from the Junk in question
1913 sacks of rice, and few minor articles, when
he was obliged to desert her by stress of weather,
and leave her to her fate. Another Junk fell in
with, about the same time, deserted, be set FIRE
to, to prevent her being run into in the night by
vessels crni.ing in the vicinity.
The frequency with which japanese vessels
are fallen in with at sea, either deserted in dis
tress, or which have lost their reckoning, ndi-
Gates an imperfect knowledge ofnavigation among
them, truly surprising in this age of the world.
They have even drlfled entirely across the
Pacific Ocean, and been lost on the northern
coast of the American continent Others have
brought up on this very island of Oahu, entirely
lost in regard 10 their position, or the direction of
their country. While others still are almost
every year fallen in with at in all parts of the
western Pacific, in every state Of distress and
embarrassment. From these lost vessels quite
number Of men have been rescued by whale.
ships, and brought to this port, and an effort hu-
namely made to return them TO their country
generally, we believe, without success After
having visited II foreign country, and sailed in a
lorelgs ship, they are not welcomed at home,
as the unfortunate should be, but are thrust out
again TO become homeless in the world, and
wanderers among Strangers Honolulu (Sand-
aD'ch Islands, POiynestGn., Of Dec. Sd.
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SENATOR DOUGLAS. Serious people are
searching into the cause of this impudent politicians
Nebraska movement and there seems to be only
two probable answers TO their inquiries He either
made this movement as bid for the presidency; or,
he did it at the nstIgaion Of the Emperor Of Rus
sia, in order 10 distract public attention in this
country, from the presnt state of European affairs.
Ambition cupidity is his motive.
One would suppose that Douglas understood the
public temper better than to believe that his Nebras
ka bill would promote his political interests; on the
other hand, he is just from St. Petersburg, wher e
he received the fatering attentions OF the Russian
Court; and where he became enraplured with the
Russian system of government. The probability is
that Nicholas has bought him to make noise at
Washington, while he, himself, pursues his wicked
crusade against Turkey. We do not think that the
Gar would need to bonoU the price of Douglas,
though he had to pay ten times his true value for
him. X.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-17

ANOTHER REPORT FROM THE UNDERGROUND
RAILROAD. We received despatch yesterday
morning tiom one Of our faithful conductors out
West, informing us thai he had fine lot of freight
stored up which destined for this port, Just
soon as lot OF rubbish cleared off the track;
but we must be on the look out, ol it would he
on. We are happy to inform Bro. F.. OF Ann Ar.
Dor, that three likely young men, who called at his
station, were here in time to take breakfast this
morning. Wea requested to say TO Bro. WIN.
Doson, OF Detroit, that his little cargo receiv
ed safe and sound. On Monday last received
man from the southern part of Kentucky, who left
behind wife and four children. They, however,
are all free and will follow him next spring. When
a man, who is a slave, marries free woman, their
children are all Free in the above case because,
according to the Southern laws the children Of col.
ored persons always follow the condition of the
mother. This is Of the peculiarities of the sys
ten. Stephen Anderson, who has just arrived here
from WIN. Smith, of Henderson, KY, wishes us to
say to him that he has landed this morning sale in
Canada, in company with Joseph Priest and Henry
Wilkins, whose father had sold him 10 another
STAKEHOLDER, short time before they left. These
brethren wish their former owners to know that
they like the Queens dominions much - and they
need not give themselves any trouble about adverts.
ing, paying slave hunters to look for them, for
Canada is their adopted homes, and had they
only known anything about The Underground Rail.
road, hey would have been here years ago.
Voice oil the Fugitive, Jan. 81.
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GrenviiIe;s Vegetabie Exiract.

An invaluable medicine Tor Canker Canker Rssh, and
Scarlet Fever, Throat Disemper what is JAILED Ma
lgDant Putrd Sore Throat, ank, and Thrush in the
Mouth, or what is usually termed Sore Mouth Dysen.
terry, and Canker the Bowels, Sore Mouth of Nuns
ms Women, and the Acrid HumoIs Of Teeihing Child
rem; in Short or almost all the affections of the Mu-
cuous Membrane Of the Mouth, Throat snd AlinentaFy
Canal.
The medicine has been for twenty.sne years before
the public, and such has been its ceieb,y thar spu-
ous article has been hrown into the market, copying
almost ente the circular and wrapper Of tie genuine
article. only changing the o( the propriotor The
genuine has The &C siiae Of 10. 5 GRENyILLE' on
the circua and wrapper, is put up hy his widow.
Mrs A. GRENViLLE. and is Tor sale at JOHN I
BROWN & SONS, 425 Washington street and SETH
w. FOWLE'S, SO Washington street, Boston, ID
SCOTT and JAMES GREEN Worcester, and by
Druggists generally. daod3m mis-
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rhree pays 1atsr fron, raurons.

The British Steamship, America, arrived at Bos.
ton, from Liverpool, on the morning of Thursday,
10th inst, bringing the persons rescued from the
San Francisco by the Atlantic.
The America hiings no regular mail, hut has pa
pers of date tnres days later than any we have re-
ceived. Tine news is chiefly OF domestic charac-
ter From Great Britain we have accounts of strikes
among the agricultural laborers for an advance of
wages, 10 that they live at the present
exorbitant prices of food, and rumors of fam
inc and tumult caused by the sudden advance in
breadstuffs, come from Italy and other parts OF the
European Continent.
The French press is rather pacific in its tone, and
it is limited that Nicholas has at length reached the
ear of Louis Napoleon.
The Absolusts still banishing liberals from
Spain; and are exercising the powers of tyranny in
various other modes agreeable to Isabella aud her
villanous Court.
1t is rumored that the British and French fleets
had come into collision with the Russian feet in the
Black sea; but the report is not confirmed, and no
reliance is TO be placed on it.
The "war reports" are as indefinite as usual.
A British Steamer, called the IayIeur, was
wrecked off the coast Of Ireland, in circumstances
strikingy similar to those attending the wreck
ofthe San francisco. The papers full Of the
melancholy details Of the wreck.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-17

ARREST OF SwINDLER. fellow who calls
himself George Currier, alias George Currie, alias
William Stobaush,aas George Frame,was arrested
in Boston, on Wednesday, 18Th INST, for stealing
gold watch from the house Of Mr.. Joseph Davidson
25 Trenton street, East Boston. When he
rested il was discovered, by his papers, That be
systematic swindler. He possessed a copy Of the
book entitled "Rich Meu Of Boston ami Massachu
SETS" from which he had copied the names Of the
richest, appending notes in relation 10 their charac
tiers, and careiclly credtins the amount he had
ceived from each he had vlctimzed, He has board.
ed at the National House for some time, and was
known there as The "Big Eater" He is represent
ed as perfect glutton. Prison fare will scarcely
agree with this gentlemans stomach.
He is young man of about twenty-four years of
age, with foil red face, and goalee on his chin,
and dressed iashonaby and ia good taste.
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Police Court.

THURSDAY, Feb. l6.
Patrick Breen gentleman whose outward APP
pearance was somewhat swedish" and whose
eyes and face were somewhat swollen was brought
up for barbarously assaulting his wife Catharine
Breen on the l4th inst, and for threatening to
kill her several times since. Mrs. Breen, who,
probably, would have looked handsomer than she
did ifher nose had not been so severely handled.
by Patrick, testified that he had struck her. kick
ed her, and threatened to destroy her. Mr.. Breen
acknowledged that he had been mad with her
but justified himself on the ground that she was
not so faithful wife as he wished her to be.
For the assault he was fined IS and costs, and
for threatening to kill, he was ordered to give
bonds in $500 to keep the peace for six months
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-17

Potter's Imminent Chronic or Fnflans
mAsOry Rheumatism.
E In either case, what must we do! There has been
exposure to cold; thera has been sudden cheek 0f
sensib e or insensibe expiration The worn out mat
ter which shoudhav been thrown on by the pores Of
the skin is retained in The syslemi falling upon the
oints and limbs il acts corrosive pulson upon the
membrane thus creating the most circulating pain.
- T5OTTER's LINJMENT DOE
What has it already done 1t has given immediate
relief; II has assuaqed the pain il has relaxed the
cords; il has strengthened the weak joints and limbsi
AMI tho various parts which have been distorted are
once more speedily TO their usual and natural
position. This is no fiction. We spesk what we 90
know; we affirm from actual observs'in Read our
certificates they are from men VINO would not iie
men whose gratitude has induced them 10 come ioT-
ward voluntarily and offer to 'he use Of their Daines
The Liiment was never known 70 ial in one single
instance-nOt one no mat er now deep-sealeo lne
disease the Liuimeni Will find its it will penetrate TO
the bottom ofal difficulty; It viii open channel nom
the and centre Of the complaint TO he skn sep
aratng the morbid, acrid, rheumatc humor from The
living substance driving il 20 the surface, thence to be
forever expelled hOm the s. stem
Rheumatism changes its place. hnt it is most to be
feared when it fails uron the stomach, lungs and brani
or what is more to be dfcadei, upon The heart; then
is il truly dngerous-hcn, II ever, must resort TO
the most powerful and active remedies, If the patient il
TO be saved
The worst cases tina, have been known, where
the patient suffering he keenesi fortunes, and the
slightest motion brought on intolerable agony, have
been instantly relieved by this wonderful Linment 1t
has gFapped With, and overcome the most distressing
rheumatic pain in the head; it has saved many from
these terrible hrubbrgs, palpiatons an spa ms that
invatlab attend rheumatic affections OF the heart; and
in every the disease and III its forms,
has bfougnI comfort, relief, health ard happiness.
such blessing, we offer it 10 the afflicted invalid
with conide, ee Ii holds out no false lures; it makes
deceptive promises. 1t is whatit pretepds to be;
and il the reader will but try H. he will say, The hall
not told zoe
Sold by all the druggists. Weeks & Potter, General
Agents, l54 Washington street, Boston.
decl7 deod9m
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u woman named Depuyren, was sentenced
TO six moaths in the House of Correction, on Mon
day 18th init. by the Court of Common Pleas, at
Springfield, ioI conspiring with her husband to ex
tort money from Mr.. j. C. Bartlett, of that city.
She went TO Mr. Bartlett, and asked him to assist
her to fad work, as her husband had gone of and
she was in want. Mf. Bartlett called a; her house
some time after, to her this subject, when
her husband rushed in, with carpetbag in his
hand, saying that he " had caught Them now.'' He
then threatened Mr. 3. with all sorts Of murder,
until he succeeded in extorting bill of sale Of all
his properly. Mrs. Depuyiren acknowledged the
conspiracy, bnt said she compelled to go into it
by her husband. The husband has decamped, for
feiting his bail.
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u Mr.. Mace, Democrat from Northern Indi.
ana, took occasion to break ground against the Me-
braska IniquiIy in the House yesterday, in advance
OF its regular appearance there. Mr.. Shelton, OF ~
j., (aso Democrar) followed strongly on the same
side. The ice being thus fanly broken, we expect
to chronicle like demonstrations the part Of many
Others Of kindred faith No member representing a
Free District, nearly balanced in politics. and not of
the most Boeoian character, can vote for Douglass
bill, without sealing hisown political destruction.-
As this truth becomes daily obvious, we expect
to see The resistance tie the scheme gain strength
vsibly and rapidly. Let it be held in the Sena e
but one fortnight longer, and we shall await The ac.
ton of the House upon it with lively hope.--N Y,
Tribune, 18th.
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HARPER's NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, Tor
February is at hand and looks almost as well as its
predecessors did previous to the fire. The first ar
ticle is entitled From Belgrade to Rucherist."
and gives geographical description with ustra-
tons, Of the Turkish provinces which are now occu-
pied BY Russia.
Abbot's Napoleon still continues to run. 1t is one
OF the most fulsome, unfathfu panegyrics that ever
was Penned. 1t is pity that "a clergyman, a pre-.
tended republican, and really talented man should
ever stultify himselfa Abbott has done in writing
his glorifcalion Of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Harper's contains the usual full amount and varie-
ty Of matter. II ID for sale at John Keith & Co.'S.