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Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-18
SEVENTH ANNUAL BALL
FRANKLIN FIRE coMPANY.

FnAN n LIN 1nG
TUyHE Members of the Franklin Fire
il company would respectfully announce 10 the
citizens Of Washington and vicinity, that they win
give their SEVENTH ANNUAL BALL at JACK
Son HALL,
On Wednesday Erening, January II, 1855.
Firemen are respectfully requested TO appear in
Tickets ONE DOLLAR admitting gentleman
and LADIES' TO be had OF any Of the Managers, and at
the door on the night OF the Ball
Charles j. Garfield, Edward Alexander,
Edward a. Ecklof Richard Downer,
VIM IT. flaming. r. j. Edmondston,
J. ID. Medley, A. Sioussa,
Robert " Doyle, Joseph Williamson,
j. T. Larcombe, y Walling,
William NJ Payne, Conrad fnkmnn
A. Ecklof,
dec 1876 dec Is, ea--jan 1,sl5l7
PREPARATION FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
UyODD a. co. invite the attention of the
j Ladies 70 their large stock Of rich FURS, In
sets Of
SABLE
STONE MARTEN,
SIBERIAN SQUIRREL,
FITCH MARTEN.
ERMrNE,
LYNX
With variety Of other choice and rich Furs, com
city. The present IL rare opportunity On obtaining
these scssonsbIe lururiea at a reasonable price.
Children's Furs in endless variety, prices very low
- TobD a co, I.
dec ls--iw Under Browns Hotel.
III 3
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-18

Mr. Fletcher Webster is busily engaged IN editing
two or three volumes of his fathers correspond
enoe. that win be published some time next season
uniform in size with the works Of Webster that
have been issued; A whole year and = half has
been devoted by competent person merely 70 ar
range these letters chronoogcsIly for the editors
banda
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-18

Late advices from Texas state that Gov Pcase had
issued proclamation again, offering the contract
to construct the Mississippi and Pacific railroad re-
sponsible bidders.
in his proclamation, he states the contract en-.
tered into between himself and Messrs. Walker and
King, and otherr, for the construction OF the
road, had become null and void by the failure Of
the contractors to make the necessary deposit OF
three hundred thousand dollars in gold silver or
evidences Of the State debt of the State Of Texas,
or other good par stocks
lie also recites the authority given him as gov
ernor in case such contract should be made with
any other company or individuals for the constr,c-
ton ofthe said road, and gives notice that propo-
sails for the purpose, in accordance with the pro-
visions Of the act Of the Legislature, win be recev
ed at the Office Of the Secretary Of State until the
first of May next N8 ~ m
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-18
BY THIS MORNINGS MAILS.

NEw York, Dec. 1.-THE steamer Cahawba
from New Orleans via Havana with dates from the
latter port to the 18th inst arrived here this morn
ing. A Spanish war steamer arrived ut Havana on
the 9Th, with Captain McCulloch, mate and four
men, belonging to the American schooner j. G.
White, which was captured few weeks ago at
Baracoa, having arms aud munitions Of war on
board. The steamer had the schooner in tow. Capt.
McCullocb, the crew, and two persons named Felix
and La Costa, implicated In the affair, we're imme-
diately consigned 20 prison to await their trial !,
The weather was fine on the Island. 81
The Cahawba brings confirmation Of tho report
relative to the United States sloop-of.war Albany
being at Carthagena on the 10th Of October
The Eastern and Western Intendencies Of the
Island Of Cuba have been formally abolished, and
one for the whole Island has been established at
Havana f
Doctor VIM. Humboldt, son OF the famous ira
veller is at Havana gaining converts TO his theory
that the ravages Of yellow fever may be arrested
by innoculation.
The opera season at Havana has been unusually
successful.
Heavy rains in the interior Of the Island had do.
laycd the receipt Of the new crop Of sugar.
Our private correspondent says that the Captain
Of the schooner J. @. White is confined on board
the schooner, and that the crew had been set at
liberty.
Bosros, December ia despatch which has
been received here from Halifax says, that the
Governor of Nova Scotia has, in accordance With
the recent act of the Legislature, issued proca-
nation repeating the duties now paid by American
shpmasters for the various articles which properly
come under the provisions Of the reciprocity treaty
II is also stated that considerable irritation was be-
ing felt Throughout the British provinces in conse-
quence Of the delay in carrying out the provisions
Of the reciprocity treaty
QuBEc, Dec. le.--In the Canadian Assembly at
three o'clock this morning, the Ministry suffered
sectional defeat being left in minority Of six,
amongst the representatives from Lower Canada,
in the Legislative Councils amendments to the bill
abolshing fuedsl tenure. They had, however, a
majority Of six in the whole house. A resignation
is thought possible.
QuKBEc, Dec. 16--The amended feudal tenure
abolition bill passed Parliament last night by ma
jsority Of 81 Tonight both houses passed a vale
dictory address to Lord Elgin, who assents TO the
clergy reserves feudal tenure abolition and other
bills. Parliament then adjourned ill February.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-18

in the House. Says the Union: l1frN 4
IAN prejudices seemed 10 be forgotten in mo-
ment Of spontaneous enthusiasm and great ma
ority Of the House could hardly wait for the ques-
ton that enabled them TO do justice to the family
of the brave, upright and selfsacri6cng spirit that
now sleeps in death" W
So, after all, these pestilent opponents Of all
foregners-these rascally "vioiators ofthe memory
of TIE iiaario,a deadr--did actually lay aside
their prejudices, "iu moment Of spontaneous en-
thusiasm III and vote for the bill Well, now, II
IL kind In the Union to say this and we almost
forgive them their former falsehoods for IL s
The Union then proceeds to give little outline
of the history Of DeKalb, and, with few crocodile
tears over his melancholy fate, and an allusion to
the visit Of Washington to his grave, closes with
tho following precious paragraph:
Little did the immortal hero and sage Wash.
ugtop) suppose that day would arrive in Ameri-
can history when such a man as De Kalb would
become mark Of prescription when his children
would have been disfrsnchised by fnaticsl party,
and whom his services would be denied by set Of
modera reformers whose ambition can only be
satieted by awar upon all men born abroad whether
naturalzed or not, and by a crusade upon the re-.
ligious belief Of a large portion Of the American
people !" bH
< SO, after "all prejudices seemed 70 be forgot
ten" and in moment OF spontaneous cnthusi-
ssrn, the bin was passed without opposition, the
Union, which has the rare faculty Of seeing what
Is not to be SEEM sees the Baron De Kslb dug up
out of his grave by these outrageous Americans,
and set up IN the hail Of the House Of Repre-
scntstivcs Of an American Congress, as "a
mark Of prescription for their arrows poisoned As
The Union believes with that terrible drug Amer
lean prineipiss, 70 be- shot intol
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-08
Board OF MAYOR and Aldermen.

MONDAY EVENING, req ., 1918
The petition of Marshall Flagg, for leave TO occupy
The sidewalk during tho rebuilding Of Flagg's blOoE'
was granted.
The Petition ofN F. Gatss to give dramatic enter
tainments was read and laid on the table.
communication from the County Co nissoners was
read asking for jury settle the claim of Danforh
Brown Tor damage done his Pleasant street
by alteration OF the grade Referred to City Solicitor,
and joint Special Committee, consisting of Aids W
A. Williams and Wall, and NJ ssrs. Jos Walker, Hars'
HON and Foster
Alderman Wall, from the committee to
whom was referredRthe petition OF the Boston,
Barre, and Gardner railroad Company, report
I'd in favor granting the credit Of the City their
terprse. The Mayor made minority report, adverse to
that Of Mr.. Wall. The further consideration of the
subject was postponed dill next week.
Alderman Walker, OF the COMMITTEES numbering
buildings, introduced the following order which was
adopted providing for the numbering of buildings in the
centre district and authorizing the Mayor TO draw his
warrant for payment of the expense.
The Mayor laid before the board, a communication
from committee Of the First Parish, asking leave to
occupy portion Of the Common and public street while
erecting house; and proposing alao to have said
house front on Main street. Referred to joint special
committee consisting ofthe Mayor and Alderman, and
whoever the Common Council may join.
1t voted 10 pay D. =. Messenger $3.50 for damsg
sustained by him, by the extension of Temple
Sent down.
license granted TO II. f. Biesssnherz to give
dromatic entertainments. Mr. D. is required 10 pay
500 year quarterly, in adv ance, 10 pay the police
who attend the representations and exclude all under
q years of age, unless they have written permits from
their parents or guardians.
40 order adopted authorizing the committee on
the AmShouse to have building erected forthwith in
accordance with the plan presented last week.
A Communication from II j. Holmes asking repairs
to be made on the City Scale at Washington Square,
refeued to Aids. Harding, Walker and Wash.
burn.
CONE UP FROM THE OTHER BOARD. An ordinance
was passed through all lis stages, and received the
signature ofthe Mayor, giving permission to traders
put up signs in front Of their awning posts prov
ding said sign is fee, above the sidewalk, and is
not more than l2 inches broad.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-08
CONGRESSIONAL.

MONDAY, Feb 6.
SENATE. Mr.. Sumner presented the petition of
the New York Geographical Society, asking for the
establishment of "a common international standard
of weights and measures, and also for common
Meridian line.
A bill for the relief of Elizabeth Smith who en-
listed as soldier ir the Missouri regiment and
served eight months in the Mexisan war, was
passed.
Mr.. Shields from the Joint committee on the
wreck of the Steamship San Francisco made re-
port submitting resolutions requesting the Pres
ident to have three gold medals prepared, to be
presented to thu Captains of the ThreeNBells
Kilby, and Antarctic, respectively; also providing
that sum not exceeding 100000 be appropriate
ed to the officers and crews of the three vessels
The Nebraska bill was then taken up, when
Mr. Wade of Ohio, made strong and spirited
speach in opposition, speaking until the adiouan-
ment.
HoUsE.-Several bills were reported. Among
them one for annuling allsexsting contracts,for
carrying the ocean mails and purchasing the
steamers of the various lines; also for making
new contracts bysspublic advertisement, &C., and
another providing a semi.monthly mail steamer
between San Francisco and China. Both referred
to the Committee of the Whole.
After the transaction of other unmportant bust
ness, the House adjourned.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-08

ELOQUENT ExTRAcT---We make the fol-
lowing extract from the speech of Rev. f. II.
Chaplin at the recent printers banquet in New
YORK held on FranllIn's birthday The sentl-
menls, no less Than the language Of the speech,
commend it to consideration:
Sir, believe in the future. | am no enthu-
sast oGprogress. play no sentimental tune 10
the key mote of'' the good time coDing''--but
believe in better future for this world, as be-
lieve that there is divine gravation in the plan
etary roll ofages, or that the gulf stream of mo-
raj providence sweeps through the Atlantic Of
history. When look al the frghtfuI wrongs of
the feude system, and at the seemingly solid
wall Of tyranny, and ask, shall they ever be
swept way? Shall they ever crumbIe into dust
| answer yes? They shall fall, however, not be-
meath the sweep Of swords, or the breath of can
non, but under the pressure of irresistible ideas.
Those stars and stripes shall have space in the
future, but they will announce not geographi
cal, or political, 50 much as a moral supremacy.
They shall symhalize the morning flush of our
national genius, and the constellation Of our high
and universal truths Sir, the strongest powers
of the universe are silent, They proceed with
no clangor of trumpets, They never rise from
their thrones. But they send out in stiffness
their inevitable force. Such is the blood that
circulates through the annual organism. Such is
the energy that controls the march of systems.-
Such is the electric current that sparkled around
Franklln's kite. And such shall be the triumph of
American thought and principle through the agen-
cies of Literature. power calm and mighty
silent bat irresistible; power kindIed by the
Lightning of free thought, and scattered abroad
by the swift fingers Of the press.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-08
Police Court.

TUESDAY, Feb. 7lh.
Dir. ]. L. Wood, provision DEALER Bangs Block,
Main St, was brought up complaint of the City
Marshal, for obslrucIing the side walk, on the east
ery side Of Main street, by placing wagon and
sleigh thereon. lie pleaded guilty, and was fined
50 and costs, amounting to $6,4S, which he paid
and was discharged.
Warren Wood, dirty, ragged, hard booking boy,
of about l6 years Of age, brought up for steal
ing horse and sleigh, the property OF Mr.. John
NJ. Wilson, from the front Of j. S. Culver's store,
on Front St, on the 9th inst. The young rogue
was arrested ia the sleigh, with two girls, on Park
ST.. He had taken off the bells from the horse, ia
order to escape detection. The Judge, on hearing
the evidence, considered that the circumstances Of
the case, scarcely warranted any more than charge
of tresspass, and dismissed the case.
Wood was brought up again, on a charge of steal
ing cap from the store of Enoch Merrill, Main
ST., and was sentenced to months in the House of
Correction.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-08
The Italians and Redini.

The anti-Bedin demonstration held Monday
evening at New York, was large, respectable and
enthusiastic; every of the Hall was occupied
by Italians Of both eexes, aud by considerable
number of Americans. Several eloquent speeches
we're then made by Messrs. Forrest, Gazani, Man.
ella and others, in Italian, French and English
languages. Letters were read from Gen. Avezza-
ma end Col. Forbes, and resolutions were adopted
expressing the sense Of the meeting towards Cardi-
nal Bedini, whose cruel deeds we're recounied in
long extracts from various Italian papers of the
year ls49 and 1850, with list Of 1873 victims,
whose death that prelate was accused Of having oc-
casioned. Tue proceedings were characterized
throughout BY enthusiastic and unanimous spirit
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-08

ANCIENT ART.-Nineteenth century men,
who think that there never was such thing as
"progress" in the world before their time, will
do we'll 10 ponder the following extract from a
letter written at Pompeii, by Rev Mr., Thomp-
son, the N. Y. Iadependant:-
" Yet wonderful was the perfection OF art as
here exhibited amazing was the wealth OIL city
adorned with such temples, theatres, and other
public edices as are found in their old places
and proportions along these silent streets vast,
too, was the wealth private citizens who dwelt
in these houses, whose floors are composed oil
rich mosaics, whose walls are adorned with Ella
bOraie frescoes, whose courts are surrounded with
marble pillars, and beautiful with marble vases
and fountains, In the garden of one house re-
Gently exhumed, the statuary has been lett pre-
cisely as found, pretty little groups surrounding
the fountain, whose very pipes can be distinctly
traced from the reservoir above
There ia nothing new under the sun mot
even our patent methods of heating houses and of
warming water for baths This was done at
Pcmpe by means Of fues Of tiling carried
around the rooms, within the walls, and having
apertures for the escape of heat from the furnace
below. Walker, Chilson, &C., have invaded the
patent of some luclIess dealer in furnaces at
Pompei, who was buried at last in ashes and
cinders. We don't know so much, after all, in
America, in this nineteenth century. Take
away tho knowledge of the Gospel, and we
know nothing in comparison with these ancient
Lords, of the arts and elegances Of life.
The streets Of Pompeii are rectangular, and
were better paved, and probably better regulated
than the streets of New York The houses were
much better built. The cement made two thou
saud years ago is like a rock 10 day. There
were no Twenty-First street contractors here.
How wonderful is the preservation of these walls
in ashes to be sure. but in themselves proof
against decay. How perfect the pillars, the
mouldngs, the capitals How distinct and how
delicate the painting on the walls and ceilings
How admirable the arrangement Of the houses
and the gardens How beaudful-but we must
not linger at PompeiI. Ii gloom is the more OPP
pressiye for the sunlight that shines upon its des-
oaton -
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-08

A NEW and Wonderful discovery for the of
Consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds
and all lang complaints, by Inhalation. DR.. Curtis Hy
geana or lnhanq Hygean vapor and Cherry Syrup has
accomplished some Of the most wonderful of Asth
and Consumption this City during The past month
known 10 (See certificates in Agents handsJ
The Inhaler is worn the breast, under the linen,
without the least Inconvenience constantly supplying
the lnngs with pleasant medcaed vapor the heat of
the body being sufficient evapoate the fluid. Sold by
Boyd a Paul No. 40 Cortandt St, G.. ii. Ring, cor.
Of John ST. and Broadway, N Y, and by Mrs.
Hayes IT'S Fulton ST., Brooklyn. Price SIS package.
N B Any person enclosing SO by NAL, TO Boyd &
Paul Curtis Il Perkins, ~ " will receive package
containing bottle Of Hygean Vapor, ofCherry syf-
up ana Inhaler, in neal box by express free any
part OF the United States, four packages fer $40.
For sale in Worcester by NJ. B Green, 2i6 Main st.
jas deod&wly
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-08

A HORRIBLE AFFAIR.-The Matches Free
Trader gives an account Of the burning of a negro
alive near The City of Nstchez, which is one Of the
irighliu phenomena of the peculiar institution
that we have ever had TO record and will match in
atrociiy, gladitoral and inquisitorial times. The
slave, according to the account struck white man,
and the democracy of that region, not waiting for
'ustice"t to take its course, inflicted Lynch law
The victim was chained to a tree, faggots were
placed around him, while he showed the greatest
indifference, When the chivary had arranged the
pile, in reply 10 question if he had ANYTHING TO
say, he is reported have warned all slaves to take
example by him, and asked the prayers Of those
around. lie then asked for drink OF water, and
alter quaiing il said" Now get sire, am ready
to go in peace" When the flames began to burn
him, in his agony he showed gigantic strength, and
actually forced the staple from the Tree and bounded
from the burning mass! But he instantly fell pierced
with rife balls, and then his body thrown into
the flames and consumed, to show that no such be-
ing had ever existed Nearly four thousand slaves
from the neighboring plantations present at
moral lesson written in characters Of he'll fire.
Numerous speeches made by the magistrates
and ministers Of religion (taceously so.caIled)
the slaves, warning them that the fate awaited
them il they proved rebellioas to their owners
Ncw York Tribune.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-08
Disastrous Fire at New OrIeans-Great
Loss of Life.

New ORLEANS, Feb. a, 1854
One of the most destructive fires on record broke
out this morning board the steamer Charles
Belcher. The flames spread with frghtuI rapIdity,
and in short while extended to The steamers Wing
alonRside-al the levee, and the steamers Natchez,
Michigan, Saxon, Grand Turk, Leahuna, with 9th.
ers, are all destroyed, together with a number Of
barges that were lying alongside.
An immense amount of produce-cotton, -four,
provisions and hemp-was board these vessels,
all of which is destroyed, together With an immense
amount ofproduce on the wharves. The loss is es-
timaIed al one million Of dollars, and the fire is
still burning. Some of the fre.engines have fallen
over the levee into the water.
The steamboat Sultana, with Madame Sontag on
board, caught FIRE, but the flames we're extnguished
before much damage was done.
The worst OF the story remains TO be told. Thir-
ty-two negroes and FIVE white men have persisted in
the flames! They were persons chiefly employed on
board the boats.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-08

HORACE GREELEY IN NEW "MovEMENT.
Mr.. Greeley, in the Tribune of Saturday, comes
out as decided anti-shaving advocate. He closes
a long article on boards with this characteristic
appeal "We say to Young America in count
lighthouses and work shops, never touch your
boards with razor. Despise the dictates of fash
ion and let the hair of the face grow silken and
soft, only trimmed by the scissors Your health
will be improved; your teeth will be sounder:
your liability to colds and bronchial and lung af-
fections will be sensibly diminished; your con-
venience will be daily consulted your manly beau
ty-no despicable thing, it is the type of
what ought to be the dover of every man-will be
indefinitely INCREASED, and the true and poetical
contrast TO feminine loneliness be once more Sc
cured, which is impossible under the starved,
scraped, wirey carecatures which shavelings now
present"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-08

THE NEBRASKA QUESTION: The Washing
ton correspondent OF the Philadelphia North Am.
ercan says
" Much bitterness Of feeling exists between the
Cass and Douglass cliques relative TO the Nebraska
bill Mr., Cass considers the measure i'll advised
but will aIirmalivey, alter speech re affirm
ing the doctrines of the Nicholson letter. and arsu
ing that the Missouri Compromise was always un-
Constitutional. He viii give slavery some heavy
blows, contendrng that it cannot GO to Nebraska if
the Compromise 10 repealed, until the Legislature
positively legalizes 1t. This will draw he South.
ern fire, and open a wide field of debate by the
South. II is evident, now, that the debate will be
proIracted, giving ample time for Northern senti-
ment to express itself through public meetings and
Legislatures.
Me. Benton characersticaiy says that he is
determined the responsibility for the repeal oil the
Missouri Prohibition shall rest on the right shouI.
ders. He tells Northern members that the South
itself dictated the terms ol the compact, getting Mis-.
souri, and the territories south of lhirty.six thirty,
and giving the North the prohibition of slavery
north Of that line. Now he SAYS the south in com.
mon honesty, must stand their part of the bargain
If required, hut that il the north wants give up
what they obtained, the south cannot be blamed for
taking back the territory to slavery. Accordingly,
he waits for an indication of the wishes oftbe north
This view alarms northern members, who had in
clined favor the repeal, and shows them gulf of
political annihatIoD just before them.