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The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1854-03-14
Masonic Female College &C GSkes

+ We; understand that the buildings f0F this IN
stitnte are now in progress Of efect ctiol, apd5s
is matt for congratulat ion TO all efMends
learning, that an Institute, which prpgpses s6s
much stors the good oftbe Distriet, about to-
be set OH. foot, in d community so &eH caicala
ted, by their high moral character TO: give ~.
.permanence and success. IN the ,commenee
ments of this undertaking, however, our fiiendss
at 5Cokesbury. and all others who. .nleanto give
q helping hand toahe Institute are taking upon
themselves q heavy .respaBsibi ty7-a respoIsi-
biity which had better been: let alone unless
those assuming it, met itfally and suecessfa aRy5
Toputon successful footing aHfnstitutidns
such as this promises to be, and sneh jas tIiis mo-
donbt.WiL be fits friends stand up %. .itasthexs
it will surely receive in abundance The Ma
sons are proverbial for their lfberality, espeei
ally in matters which promise good fos them
and it would be rather departures from The:
conduct which usually charactefizes thema
should they proyesback kward iti This instance IN
contributing the funds necessary the success-
fui prosecution of this most commendable en-.
terprize. Let;avefy citizen in Cokesbury and
its vicinity, contribute One Hundted Dollars
EACH over and above his present subscriptions
and the work will go brayely on. And what
Freeholder, in that entire community cannot
give this, without. at all iniuringg . hnaselfefs
family" - slS.. 81
But this IS al: :enterprize of the 3asons, aad
from them is aid chiefly expected to build slts
up, and carry it on. They should therelase;
take due notice thereof, and govern themsslses
accordingly Let each one Of them even eyer .ili /.
the District, contribute to the utmost Of his
ability, and the work will prosper. IS:
: But we trust that the brethrea throughout
the State will consider themselves as also corsS
daily invited to come up, sas one man, TO this
labor of love; and putting our eounseis alds
contributions together, and invoking the e:biess-
.inrs of Deity upon our abors, let'os establish
an Institute which shall not only do honor and !
credit to the State, bat which shall stand and
live, in all time to come, asa monument OF
Masonic Eberaftu-T TnaependeAs Press. $;
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1854-03-14

( nERA1N1NG TREE.-4Il Tie island Of Fierro is
one of the most considerable of The Canaries,
and L conceive that name to be given it:upon
this taccouht-,th its soil, not affording so
much as drop offresh water seems to be Of
iron; and, deed,there isin this-isand neither
river, nor rvulet nor well, nor. spring, save
that only. towards the sea- side there are some
wells; but theylie at such>a distance from the
city, that tho. inhabitants can .urakeSno use
thereof But the great Preserver and*Sustain..
er; Of all, remedies, Inconvenience by q way SO
extraordinary, ,tliata man will be- forced to
sit down aud acknowledge that He gives in:
this, an ulideniable demonstration of His good
ness and infinite Providence. - y Z. -
For in the midst pft6fs island, there is;a tree
which is the only one Of the kind sinasmnch as.
I it hath no resemblance to those mentioned by
us in this relation, nor to any other known, to
us in Europe. The leaves of it are long and
narrow, and continue in constant verdure,
winter md summer; and its brances are cover
ed with cloud, which is never dispelled, but
resolved into a moisture, which causes to fall
from its leaves very clear water, and that in
such abundance that the csters, which are,
placed at the foot of the tree to receiveit, are
never, empty, but contain enough TO supply
both man and beast-MuadeisLo. -
FALLING IeEBERGs-Ice of the most pact,
texture becomes very brittleiafter having been
exposed for atime to temperature above the
freezing point, The particles of which berg
is composed. resolve themselves into .prismatic,
scolumns; and when these are vertical in posi-:
tion very slight blow is sometimes sufficient
70 divide the mass, Icebefgs in this state have
been known to fend asunder on being struck
with an axe, for the purpose of plating moor.
men into the chasm. Instances have occurred
where the berg las been quite divided by the
blow, and the pieces have fallen over, over
whclning boats, ships, and seamen, in the gen
eral ruin. The fragiity ofthe ice.in this state
is such, that even "a slight vibration OF the ar
may hasten orcausc its separation. And those
who are accustomed to sailing within the vi
cinity oficcbergs, allow 10 sound above whis'
per to escape them while passing an over hang.
ing berg. A case Of this kind, which occurred
some years since, is narrated in the journal OF
a Greenland missionary. He states that sew
en- persons .perished in a boat by the fall OF
berg which catastrophe was caused by a lad
striking the skin stretched over the boat with a
piece Of wood. The noise of q falling iceberg
ina polar sea resembles a peal ofthunder, which
is echoed from berg to, berg, and perhaps from
mountain to mountain with surfing effect
Waves Of enormous magnitude are produced
byit, which rising high in the air, break over
every object incthe vicinity. 4,
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1854-03-14


TUnpEsr1SE BUSINESS IN FIoRID4:
are gratifed to learn that the enterpfistag
Messrs. IIodgson are preparing to erect inr-
pentine Distillery in our city, Of sufficient ca.
pacity to run off from forty to fifty five barrels
ofspirits per day, We wish them success IN
this new undertaking. i. 90: 49, 3,
'Ehis is the commencement Of a businessheress
that is destined. in o few years tosbe very
large one, and which will be Of immense bene.
fit to our city. The hundreds Of square miles
of pine forests on the .Chatahoochee and Flint
Rivers, which have been, until within the last
few years, considered almost vsluslssss will
furnish, millions Of the raw turpentine; md ely;
that is necessary to develope, aud bring to oslrS
port this immense. addition to cur present W.
sincss, is : fow more enterpFisins sel.tiehsel
like those. above named
Two years ago tho first turpentine distillery
was erected oi. this river, aud SO rapidly hads
the business ncteasel, that we are told the ess
tiniatedl exports Of Spirits and Rosin from the
river, The present season, viii exceed fifty thou
sand barrels; yet the trade is in its infancy.
Apaldchicold Aarerttser.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-04-27
WASHINGTON, Apr

WASHINGTON April 20.
SENATE.-Messrs. Wade, Cooper and Brod-
head presented petitions against the Nebraska
bill.
Mr.. Dodge of Iowa reported bill granting
land to Mississippi in lieu of deficiencies in
previous grant, for school purposes. 1t was
taken up, made to apply to all the States, and
then passed.
The bill granting land for the benefit of the
INDECENT insane, was signed by the presiding
officers. The Senate at II o'clock went into
executive session.
HoUsE.-Mr. Erving, by unanimous con-
sent, introduced resolution requesting the
President of the United States to inform the
House what steps have been taken by this
government to secure the permanent acknowl-
edgment Of the rights of neutrals by the Gov
ernments of Great Britain and France; and
further, that the President be requested to in.
form this House whether, i'll any particular.
the government of Great Britain has assumed
to act for Spain in the negotiations consequent
upon the seizure of the Black Warrior.
Mr.. Ingersoll moved that the resolution be
referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Agreed to.
The House went into Committee on the De-
iciency bill.
Mr.. Benton rose, and members crowded
round in order to hear him on the Nebraska
question.
The galleries are crowded
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-04-27
L A I E R
FROM CALIFORNIA.
ARRIVAL OF STEAMERS NORTHERN
LIGHT AND ILLINOIS.
So, 1000 IN GOLD.

New York, April %.
The steamer Northern Light, from San Juan
with $50 passengers and nearly ST. ,00O, 900 in
specie, and the steamer Illinois, from Aspin-
wall, with 500 passengers and 81, 100000 in
specie on freight and in passengers hands,
have arrived.
The Northern Light connected with the
steamer Pacific, which brought down 700 pas
sengers and ST., 100000 in treasure.
The Mexican Consul in San Francisco has
been arrested on a charge of enlsting 1000
men for the Mexican army at Sonora. The
British ship Challenge was connected with the
same affair, she having been chartered to con-
yey the men. Mr.. Dillon, the French Con-
sui, was also implicated
Latest reports from Walkers expedition are
still unfayorable. He had but IS men, and
was about to cross the Colorado,
Intelligence from the mining districts is nm
favorable.
The U. S. Senatorial election still causes
great excitement. Three duels sprung out OF
the affair-namely, that between Washburn
and Washington, already mentioned; another
between David E. Hacker and S. S. Lawdon
of Ell Dorado county, in which the latter was
killed; and the third between Messrs. Clark
and Brayer, Assembly men, which ended with
out bloodshed.
An unusual number of murders occurred
throughout the State.
Snow has fallen to q great depth in the min
ing districts. Several houses in Nevada were
crushed by its weight
Sch. Sarah Lavinia, Capt. McLaren, foun-
dered on the lower coast, and all on board sup-
posed to have persisted
Two factions Of Chinese, numbering several
hundred each. had pitched battles at the mines
in Ell Dorado County. Some killed and MANY
wounded.
Col. Whipple's exploring party had arrived
at Los Angeles.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-04-27

THE URBANUs QuARTETTE CLUB will
give a concert, at Briuley Hall, this evening.
We hear their performances highly spoken of
by those who have had the pleasure of hearing
them, and trust they will meet with the en-
couragement from their fellow townsmen,
which they really deserve. In noticing one
of their concerts in neighboring town, the
Milford Journal, of April IA, thus speaks:
The "Urbanus Quartette Club" gave a
very acceptable concert to the citizens of Ma
tick, on Tuesday evening of last week. An
original glee, dedicated to " Victor No. L."
was perhaps the best piece of the evening
The voices are all good, the bass particularly
SO; and we take pleasure in commencing this
Club to the lovers of good music, wherever
they may go. We hope ere long they will
visit Milford
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-04-27

An EXPERT RoaBERT.--On Friday, week
before last, Gardiner G. vose, son Of r. H..
Vose, Esq, of Augusta, Maine, was robbed
of pocket book, containing $l00--the same
being cut from his breast coat pocket, while in
tho State House, as he supposes. He had
drawn the money at the State Treasures
Office, and subsequently visited the Represen-
tatiyes Hall, and some other parts Of the build
ing. The loss Of the money was not discov-
cred until he reached home; but there is no
rascal, who was on the watch near the Treas
ury Department for opportunities of plumber.
Keanebec Journal.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-04-27

THE INSTITUTE continues to be very fully
attended day and evening, and the exercises
are of the most interesting character. Last
evening the Hall was crammed, and the very
able lecture, of Professor Agassiz was listened
to with the most profound attention.
We understand that the exercises, for to-
day and this evening, will be by the same per-
sons as yesterday, as follows:
to 10, Prof. Guyot; 10 to II, Prof. Low
ell Mason IL to II, Prof. Whitaker; P
M. 2 to 3, Prof. Guyot; to 4, Prof. Mason
to 5, Prof. Whitaker; Evening Lecture
at IL o'clock by Prof. Agassiz. The
number of teachers present, who hive enter.
ed their names as members.pf the Institute, il
ESQ.
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Gbe 9aiIp Spy,
THURSDAY, APRIh n, 1854.
ri far an Emlgra,ion Gonvenlion.

The undersigned, committee appointed at meeting
held Al Worcester Mass. the 18th nst ilr the pur'
pose Of taking for the COLONIZATION OF northern
ana tbe establishment Of the principles Of the Deca-
st,on N Independence IN the territories OF the west
oud respectfully invite MI persons interested ia such
soovemen g meet In convention at the City Hail. In Wor-
s 10 take such action will lead to the speedy es-
ahshmen in the territories Of Nebraska and Kansas Of
colonies of free and freedom loving farmers mechanics la
1870 and others 80 that the future destiny of those
,sjs and heaven-favored portions Of the national do
main NAV be rescued from the hands Of scheming poll
trians and placed in the keeping Of men educated under
free institutions who know and appreciate the blessings Of
v and are determined to multiply and extend them.
r DREW W. H. HARRIS, P. W. TAFT, Of Wor
eesser, ]. b. PUTNAM. Of Hopknton; 7. b. COLE, Of
Sutton, j. T. FAREWELL, Of Fitchburg; j. D. BUTTS, Of
Chic0pee,--cOmmfttee.
n B.-Editon friendly to the movement, will oblige by
giving publicity to the above.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-04-27

DR.. Checver, has the the largest and best as
Eortment of TRUSSES, ABDOMINAL SUPPORTERS,
SHOULDER BRACES, LACED STOCKINGS for
faricose Veins KNEE CAPS &C., that can be found a
Any establishment. Wholesale dealer and manufacturer
proved Ratchet Wheel Spiral Spring. Ball and Socket Pad
&C., at the lowest cash prices Also, made order ali
Kinds of apparatus for the correction every variety
distortion maormaton, physical deformiy the hu
man frame. Agency for DR.. Reinhardts Patent Glass
Pad Truss and for Pamers Patent Artificial Leg Store
and Office No fremont Temple.
Agency for Dr. S. S. Fitch's Celebrated Medicines and
Mechanical Remedies for the cure of Consumption,
Asthma Disease of the Heart Female Diseases, &c. &C.
DR.. Fitch's Guide Book to nvalids may be had gratis
DR.. j. Cheever's Sto' and Office, No. fremont TEN
ple Boston. mche dSm
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-04-27
LOCAL ITEMS.

The OLD HOTELS OF WoRoEsTER.-
United States Hotel yielded, finally, to the
march of improvement yesterday, and retired
to the rear of the lot, upon which it has stood
for so many years, and it now stands in more
humble position, its front towards Mechanic
street, instead of Main street. 1t was re-
moved without difficulty or damage, under
the direction of Mr.. Nathaniel Dearborn of
this city, who enjoys high reputation for the
facility and safety with which he manages jobs
of this kind.
1.-THE Old Central" has been cut up into
pieces like carcase of mutton, and the sew
eral parts are
"Passing away,-passng away"
Not, however, to the great "gulph of OBJ
hyion," but to float yet while longer on the
sea of time" in yet other forms and in 9TH
er localities.
The old "Hall'' part, where so oft in times
past
''There was a sound of revelry by night"
where
"The lamps shone DER fairwom and brave men,"
assembled from all parts of the country
''sloped'' yesterday into the back yard of the
carriage establishment of Messrs Tolman s Co..
and will hereafter be dedicated by them to more
utilitarian purposes. Another portion of the
building will take position on Pine Meadow,
where it will afford ample shelter to several
scores-perhaps hundreds of our ''furrin pop
ulashun.'' and vet another piece will be locat-
ed elsewhere. Nothing is torn down in Wor-
cester nowadays. Rents are so high and
tenements so scarce, that everything in the
shape of a building is converted into a residence
forthwith, and still the demand for houses is
greater than the supply.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-04-27

Dr. sKINNER's BITrERs.--Dr. w. G. Skinner long
known the enterprsing agent of Dr. s. o. Richardson
has manufactured and put into the market an article Of
bers which he promises will excel all Others Dr. Skim
has for the last 10 years been in the employ Dr.
Richardson and without doubt understands how to man
uacture an article which will not only equal but excel
the medicine of which he has long been the popular
agent We wish the Dr. the he SO well deserves
Reader, if you troubled with jaundice, dyspepsia, or
any of the kindred complaints, go and get bottle you
find them at all the Druggists. See advertisement
another column. 1t
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-04-27

ACCIDENT AT FIrcHBuRe. Mr.. Itch,
employed at Richardson's scythe factory at
Fitchburg, had his ANGLE fractured by being
caught in the machinery which he was en-
gagged in oiling. The RepeiiIs says he took
his violin while the doctor mended the shat
tered limb. and played some jolly tunes.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-04-27

'DIREcr PRAYIEG."-A Maine correspond
ent Of the Green Mountain Herald gives the
following as the form of prayer usedby a
class ofpeople called "new lights, and Who
believe both in direct preaching and direct pray
ing:
lord have mercy on sister Kelly, who gets
up, cuffs the cat. kicks the dog, scolds her
husband all the morning; and then goes to
meeting, and gets up and talks nghton top Of
it,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-04-27
WEnNRsn.

"WEDNESDAY, April IS.
Before Justice Gresn.--Daniel Murray, for
being a common vagabond, was sentenced for
two months 10 the House of Correction.
Isaac Richardson, for being drunk was
fined 81 and costs, and in default was COM
mitted.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-04-27

ry 1t will be seen that the bill to establish
the County of Webster, from the northerly
portion of this county, with four towns from
Middlesex, was ordered to third reading,
in the Senate yesterday. 1t provides for a
reference Of the question to vote of the pco-
ple
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-04-27

Dates from Oregon are to March Is. Lieut..
Grover and party, part of Stephens exploring
expedition, left in the Rocky Mountains, had
arrived safely.
Deaths IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT F. Ford of
Maine, James w. Allyne, Timothy Preble, of
Rnstnn.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-04-27
Lewis T. LazcII, Drngsist and Apoahe.


cary, 2O1 Mnin st., would respectfully solicit the
attention of all interested in the purchase pure drugs
aud medicines to his large and well selected
Every article has been purchased with particular refer
to the retail trade All drugs will be lDayTanted not
only pure but of the best quality procurabe Every
will admit that where medicine is needed but the
purest and best should be used. Not only should the
physician be able to with certainty upon the proper
eec of his prescriptions, but the patient should know
that regards purity, his medicine is reliable. This
course has been taken because it is believed intelligent
Ipubc require it and will generously second with their
patronage, every effort to promote their good
Medicines dispensed at all hours of the night
l feb27 3m
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-04-27

To our Patrons and Friends. THE HATH
AWAY BROTHERS are proud to acknowledge the many
compliments from their friends patrons, and judges Of
the Daguerrean Art, in Worcester and vicinity. We
thank them for their very liberal patronage Our past
conduct, and experilce offer them to the public
and to all, pledge that 0e will ercel Our CUSTOM
shall have the best Of work And do no cheap
work. wish it to be distinctly understood that the Union
Block Daguerrean Establishment is first class ROOM
l We will assure, an claim to make good work.
\ apis diff HATHAWAY BROTHERS, Artists.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-04-27


METHODIST PREACHERS IN WORCESTER
CouNTY.-The New England Conference Of
the M. E. Church closed its sessions in West
field on Tuesday. The following is the list Of
appointments of the preachers in Worcester
county:
Worcester, Daniel E. Chaplin, Park street,
James w. Morey, Laurel street; Leicester,
Daniel Atkins; MiA6suy, John Ricketts,; SIT
ton, John w. Lee; Farnumspil1e, Phineas
Crandall; WhttinsUiHe, Moses P. Webster;
Oxford, Mosley Dwight; He6ster, Winsor
Ward, Joseph Ireson sup; Dudley, to be sup
piled; S0uthdrtdge, Joseph Dennison; Chart
ton, VIM. B. Odds; Spencer, Nath'l. j. Merrill.
BroohJse1d, Jonathan L. Esty; North Brook
field and OGEham, Marvin Leffingwell; West
BrOok.feId, Jonas NJ. Clarke; Warren, George
M. Steele; Ware Vt7age, Newell s. Spaulding;
Hard,oick, VIM. A: Clapp; Barre, William A.
Braman; Hubbardston and Rutland, Charles
Baker; PhiAipsto,,, to be supplied; Athol Depot,
to be supplied; South Roya5ston and Temp1eton,
to be supplied; Winchendon, Angelon s.
Flagg; Ash6nnhana, Cyrus L. Eastman; Fitch
burg, and Fitchburg Mission, Samuel Upper
one to be supplied; Leominster, Isaac Smith
Princeton, Increase B. Bigelow; Oakdale, Da-
vid Higgins; Clinton, Augustus F. Bailey;
Milford, Aaron D. Sargent; Mendon, William
Pentecost; NeO England Tsllage, to be sup
Piled; Shrewsbury, Jefferson Hascall; Luncn-
6str0. Jarvis Wilson.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-04-27
DIED.

In this City, 25th ut., Miss Ann E. Brown, aged %
years.
~ Funeral at her mothers residence Sc Pleasant st.
at 10 O'Clock, Friday Friends and relatives are invited
to be present without further notice.
In Spencer, April 24th, E. Carlos of Daniel and
Mary A. L. Clapp, aged 10.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-04-27

The Providence Journal says the ma
rine insurance offices in that city, following
tho lead of like institutions in the large COM
mercial places viii hereafter insert the war
clause In all policies issued By thom.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-04-27

" Ladies are referelt to Bryant's advertisement Of
Cheap Silks, in this paper When Silks can be bought fol
the price of De Lanes Ladies will do well to secure
them. II
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-04-27

Auction To-Day. Mr.. seby will sell to-day at Public
Auction valuable Real Estate Mechanic, Manchester,
Salem, Pleasant, and Prospect Streets See advertise.
ments, for particulars.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-04-27

" Jones's Pantoscope of California, Nebraska &C.,
will open at Fitchburg this evening We cordially
commend it to the notice OF Ftchburg friends and
trust the genemany proprietor will be greeted by
flowing house.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-04-27

THUNDER SroRM.-The summer-ike day,
yesterday, was followed, here, by smart
thunder shower, between and o'clock in
the evening. The flashes of lightning were
very vivid, and almost incessant, accompanied
by heavy and startling peals of thunder. Their
apparent nearness, would indicate the proba-
bility of the Eghtning's having struck more or
less times in our immediate vicinity.
About o'clock, while the storm was yet
raging, an alarm of fire was given. There
were apparently two fires burning, one d.
rectly westward from the City Hall, and the
other in a northerly direction. 1t was ascer-
tanned that both of them were some ways out
of town, and we were unable to ascertain
anything definite concerning them, up to the
time of writing this. They were probably
buildings struck by the lightning:
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-04-27

NEW Postmaster is understood that
Emory Banister, has been commissioned as
post master of this city, end viii enter upon
the duties of the Office next week.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-04-27

FIRE IN New YoRK.--Aacfaa loss of Life
The six-story building in Broadway, opposite
the Park, and occupied by VIM. L. Jenning,
tailor, and Meade Brothers, daguerreotypists,
was totally destroyed by fire Tuesday eve
ming. Six firemen were killed, and fifteen or
twenty very badly wounded, in consequence
of the falling of walls. The loss is yariously
estimated at from $4,000 to 800, 900. Jen-
nings & Co. are said to be insured for $780,
900.