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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24

AGED CLERGYMAN.-There is in Savannah,
Ga, colored preacher, in the colored Baptist
church, at The advanced age OF SO years-Mr.
Marshall. The writer heard him preach, in
May last, a sound, sensible, practical dis
course. Several of his congregation could. not
read He read two lines Of the hymn, which
were sung, (by some very good voices,) and
he then read two lines more.
After the sermon, he gave notice that sew
eral persons would be baptized in the Savan-
nah river, at o'clock.
Mr.. Marshall has fine large head, full
head of hair nearly white, a fine set of his own
natural teeth, aud reads without glasses. He
is rather corpulent, has full rich voice, and
speaks in pleasant, cheerful tone, with no
sound OF decay. He owns several drays, with
which he supports his family, by carting cot
ton to the shipping.
He said that at the Revolution, he was
slave on a plantation in South Carolina, near
ly opposite Savannah; that when the English
troops came to Carolina, they carried off a
great many negroes, and sold them in the
West Indies. He made his escape across the
river into Georgia, and lived with Mr. Clay,
OF Savannah. He was then II or Is years
old. He was afterwards the slave of two or
three other masters; all of them treated him
kindly. He has now been free for many
years. He once came to New York and Sara
toga with his MASTER Cor. Jour Com.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24
FOUR DAYS
LATER FROM EUROPE
Arrival Of the Steamer Canada.

Arrival of the Steamer CanaOa'
HALIFAX, Nov. 23.-The Royal Mail steam
ship Canada, Capt. Stone, arrived at this port
at a late hour last night. Her dates are to
Nov. II, four days later.
The political and commercial news by this
arrival is highly interesting.
The latest dates from the Crimea state That
Sebastopol has not yet been taken, but that
the seige was progressing slowly and surely;
Reliable accounts of the engagement at Bal
aclava on the 25th, have been received. 1t
proves to be most serious affair, and far more
disastrous to the English forces than was at
first represented.
Mr.. Soule, the American Minister, has gone
to Madrid via Paris.
Lord Palmerston has left London for Pans,
on a special mission.
CoMMERo1AL-Licerpo Nov. 1.-THE
cotton market was animated early in the week,
but closed quiet at about previous rates; some
circulars say l-l6d decline.
BREADsrUFFs.-Therei is a considerable ad-
vance on all articles, though the speculative
demand early in the week fell off at its close.
Richardson, spence, & Co., quote an advance
of As on Flour Cd on Wheat, and IS on Corn.
northumberland Canal Flour ABS, white
Wheat l3s, Corn 10 46s Cd.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24

There will be no Lecture before the
Anti-Slavery Society this evening, as, on ac-
count of the sickness of Mr.. Sumner, his lec-
ture is postponed till such time as his health
and duties will permit him to favor us with it.
GREAT SALE OF BUILDING LoTs.-We
would again call the attention of our readers
to the great sale of Building Lots by E, w.
Vail, upon the lands recently occupied by the
Worcester Academy, directly opposite the
Dread Institute. These lots are delightfully."-
located in the immediate vicinity of Main
street. and the large shops recently erected in
the vicinity of the Junction, and no more de-
sirable sites for building can be found in any
part of the city. The sale will commence at
10 A. M. and an omnibus will leave the City
Square at about that hour for the convenience
of those wishing to attend the sale.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24

A FORTHCOMING WoNDER.-A According to a
correspondent of Herapath's (English) Jour.
nal. steam power is to be superseded by ''Poul.
sons patent pendulum I lever" which will be
brought before the public in about month.
Two men in sitting position will be able
with ease, to propel railway engine of TWEEN
ty-tiye horse power, with its full complement
OF carriages, at any speed to be attained by
steam power. The tenders and boilers of the
present engines will be no longer required,
and the new engine will be constructed of
about one-fourth the weight, and at about
one sixthor one eighth the cost. The wheels
and frames of the present engines will be
available for tile new one
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24

A WOMAN ON FIRE.-On Tuesday evening,
as Mrs Sampson, residing on Davis street,
Roxbury was sitting near fluid lamp, it
suddenly exploded, throwing the contents up
on her child. and completely enveloping Mrs.
S. in flames. She rushed into the street, just
as the Mount Pleasant coach was passing,
when one of the passengers threw his coat
around her head and neck, and laid her on
the ground. The driver then dismounted and
enveloped her in his buffalo robe, which COM
pletely extinguished the flames. She is bad
ly burned, but it is hoped will recover. The
child was but slightly injured. Atlas.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24
Cambridge Cattle Market.

AT market, 1857 Cattle, about 1900 Beeves, and 265
Stores, consisting of working oxen and calves
lings, two and three years old
Market Beef-Extra, (incuding nothing but the best
large 0xen well stafed at least Year, &8 per cwt
first quality Consisting olarge fat 0xen stall fed at least
several months $7a second quality Consisting of the
pest grass fed 0xen the best stall fed Cows and the best
three year old Steers) 7a7t third quality 6a64 ordina
ry 4aa5.
Calf Skins-1lc per lib.
Barrelling Cattle-$64 a $74.
Veal Calves-S4, s, 6a7.
STORES. Working 0xen-No sales
As 49, - - =
=, Yearings-$s l0a11. Two years old $l3, 81, a 49,
Three Years 0d--s27, %, 20, 80, 80, S3, 34a44
sheep and Lanbs-747l at market. Extra, s3A, L. Sac
BY Lot, alt, 1t, II, II, 2, 24, q, 267a3.
SWine-None, =
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24

POISONING BY VISITING CARDs.-In recent
journal, we have observed reports of four
cases of poisoning in children, by the intro
duction Of visiting cards into the mouth
They oil recovered, though the symptoms were
Of an alarming character. It should be gen :.
orally known, that in the manufacture Of
cards,-iin the enameIling aud coloring,--ya-
rious salts of arsenic, "copper" and lead are used,
which are capable of producing very serious
sickness, and even death. Children should
not be allowed to play with them, unless they
are carefully watched.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24

FAT CATTLE.-Mr. Thomas Gates, of the
Worcester Market, Exchange street, will ex-
hibit, to-day, at one clock, four of the most
splendid fat cattle that were ever exhibited in
this or any other State. They were raised in
Kentucky, and brought to Brighton, where
they obtained the highest need of praise, and
where Mr.. Gates purchased them for the use
and benefit of the good citizens of Worcester.
They will be slaughtered and ready for
Thanksgiving and all who want glorious
roasts, ought to call at Gates.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24
$500
HoyEY'g MAcAzINE OF HoRrIcULrunE.

HovEY's MAGAZINE OF HORTICULTURE, sc.
hshed and useful periodical has been some
time at hand, but in the press Of other engage
ments, we have omitted, till now, any notice
of it. II opens with an articleon our neglect
ed Shrubs, indicating number of native
Shrubs, which, were they foreign, would be
sure, from their beauty to be extensively Gull
tiyated. Many of these we know are intro
duced and cultivated in Europe, where they
are highly esteemed. The next article is on
the Scenery and Rural Improvements Of West
ern New York. This is followed by very
valuable article to the fruit grower. 1t is g on
the pruning of Pyramid or Dwarf, S tandard
Pear Trees" by NJ. de Zonghe, of Brussels,
Belgium, with remarks by the editor. Then
we have descriptions and drawings Of three
fine new varieties of Apples. A variety of
other miscellaneous articles makes up the
number.
The HoRTIeULTuRIsr for November is also
ut hand, bringing with it indnbitable evidence
of our friend Bary's industry in preparing it.
The opening article is by the editor, on Parks
and Pleasure Grounds for Farmers. An in
feresting article is that on Architecture
styles and changes" DIR. Brinkle of Phila-
delphia describes and figures new native
Fear, which he names the g PhsLadeLpbia,'
rivaIling the DacAesss d Aagonlenae in size, land
cxcelling it in flavor. Iii September fruit.
The tree is said 70 be healthy and vigorous,
and constant and abundant bearer. The
lumber contains a variety Of other matter,
which we osanot specifically notice. It may
be had at fuckers Bookstore.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24

EXCITEMENT IN BALTIMoRE.-A deep sens
alton was produced in Baltimore, on Wednes-
day, by the escape of novice from the Cath
Ole Sisterhood, at Emmet's Bay, in that Vi
cinity. Her name was Josephine Bankley,
daughter of Joseph Bankley. Esq, of Nor
folk, Protestant. She has wanted to leave
for some time, but was neither permitted to
go or communicate her wishes to her father.
She finally escaped through sash over the
door of her apartment. She then walked ten
miles to Creagerstown, whence she commune
Gated with her father. who came to her aid
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24
LOCAL NEWS.


RAII. Roam AccIDENr.-T locomotives of
twofreight trains, one upon the Norwich and
Worcester aud the other upon the Western
Railroad, came into collision on Thursday
morning at the Junction in this city. The
Norwich engine was thrown from the track
and damaged to the amount of about $4,000,
and the Western engine was considerably in
jured. The accident was occasioned by the
breaking in two of the Western train just be-
fore reaching the station, which prevented the
engineer from stopping the train, and the en-
gineer of the Norwich train not knowing of
the difficulty aud surprising that the Western
train would stop beyond the crossing as usual
until the Norwich train had passed. drove on
at the usual speed Fortunately no lives were
lost, but the engineers and fremen of both
trains had very narrow escape.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24

SMAsH.-Y esterday morning, horse and
cbaise belonging to DR.. Martin, came dashing
up Front street, upon the run, and coming to
the City Square, when the horse slipped
and fell, coming in contact with a top buggy,
and slightly injuring it, without harm, except
the fright, to the lady In the buggy. At the
same moment, horse aud wagon coming up,
run afoul of the chase, and split out about
half barrel of apples, from the wagon. The
result of the matter was, that the horse was
secured, and the chaise escaped with little in,
jury beyond the breaking of both shafts.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24

MEDICAL PRIZE QUEsTIoN.-The New York
Academy of Medicine, through the liberality
of its members, offers prize of 800 for the
best essay on The Nature and Treatment of
Cholera h.fantam, to be presented during the
ensuing year. The trial for the prize is not
restricted to the fellows, but is open to the
profession throughout the country.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24

MAIL RoBBERs.-W. H. Martin, principal
distributing clerk in the Baltimore Post Ofiice,
was detected, on Wednesday. in robbirg letters
passing through his hands of the money they
contained. He was detected by decoy letters.
1t is supposed he has been engaged in the
business several years.
The same day, James Fitzgibbon, night
clerk in the New York Post Office was detect
ed in the same offence. Two packages,
amounting to near $500, with the letters COW
ering them, were found III lis pocket lie
had some 5000 or $500 in his pock cts beside
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24

THB VIc1oRIA REGIA.-1he eleventh flow
er upon Mr.. Lincoln's Victoria Regia, opened
last evening. This remarkable plant con-
flowers with great regularity. The leaves are
somewhat smaller than they were during the
summer months, but the flowers constantly
gain in size and brilliancy of coloring. During
the forenoon of to day, the flower can be seen
in its earliest or white state, and the visitor
who should look in upon it again in the even
ing, would not recognize it as the same thing,
so entirely is it transformed in color, shape and
feature.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24

To whom iG may concern: For some years
past have been afflicted with the rheumatism in my
shoulders arms and hands, badly that at times
unable to dress myself used large quantity Of Harris
and other Linments, without effect then resolved so
try bottle of Poter's Imminent, and to my surprise
and qualification, found immediate relief can now
shut my hands, which before for six months unable
to do cheerfuly recommend to the public val
liable medicine RICHARD B. BEADEN.
WEEKS & POTTER, 1874 Washington street, General
Agents, whom all orders must be addressed For sale
by all the respectable Druggists throughout the United
States. d4W n9
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24

The FIRE IN NEW YoRK.-No life was lost
at the destruction Of Judson's Hotel, in New
York, on the Goth. One old man was rescued
by the fremen. The fire caught in the dry
ing room of the laundry, and spread with as
tonishing rapidity. Scarce any thing was saved.
The guests of the house were at breakfast
when the fire was discovered, and even the
silver on the table was lost. The adjoining
buildings were in great danger, but were not
materially injured. The insurance was $4O,-
900, divided among eleven Offices.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24

UNwELcoME VIsIToR.-At Richmond, Va,
Que night last week. the wife of an engineer
on the Central Railroad was awakened by
some one who was endeavoring to place
phial or some other small vessel with chloro-
form in it to her nose. She shouted murder"
the house was alarmed and the fellow ran.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24

AMHERST CoLLEGE.-We learn from the
Springfield Republican, that Rev. DIR. Hitch
cock took his leave of the office of President
of Amherst College, on Wednesday, and Rev.
William Stearns, late of Cambridgeport, was
installed as his successor. The services were
of an interesting character. The honorary
degree of Master of Arts was conferred upon
Alvan Clarke, of Cambridge, the maker of the
beautiful telescope, which, through the gem
erous munifcence of Hon. Rufus Bullock, of
Royalston, has just been placed in the college
observatory.
!, Rev. DR.. Stearns was installed as pastor eff
the college church, on Tuesday evening, the
sermon being by Rev. DIR. Leayitt, of Provi-
dence, his brother in.law.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24

CoAL.--We see that several Of the city deal
ers are advertising the best quality of Red and
White Ash Goal, at from So to 81 per ton,
which is considerably under SIMMER prices.
We perceive, also, from our coal statements,
that there has been steady increase at tide
water for some weeks past.-Nesc York Ex-
press.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24

Three deserters from the U. S. Army.
recently received from twenty five to fifty lash
es, at Newport barracks, KY, and were drum
med out OF service. One of them was SEN
fenced to wear chain and ball upon his leg
one year; but, as the newspapers say he was
drummed out with the others, he will proba-
bly, constitute himself court, to remit that
portion of his sentence.
Before the court in Orange county.
N. Y, the executor of the late A. J. d owit-
ing, has recovered a verdict for $1,000 for the
loss ofhis baggage by the burning of the Hen
ry Clay steamer, The suit for $4,000 dam
ages by loss of Mr.. Downing's life, was aban-
doned
The new schooner Grand Turk, laden
with railroad iron, was run into on Saturday
last by an unknown vessel, on Lake Erie, and
sunk almost instantly after the collision. The
helmsman was killed. The vessel will be a
total loss. She was insured for $l2 1000.
The new schooner Crank Turk, laden
with railroad iron, was run into on Saturday
last by an unknown vessel, on Lake Erie. and
sunk almost instantly after the collision
The helmsman was killed. She will BIO to-
tai loss. She was insured for $4,000.
John Coates has eloped from Hvan..
mis- with the wife of Henry Baker, master
mariner, absent at sea. Coates is widower
about 40 years old, and writes home that it
will be of no use to pursue them. The lady
is only %.
The revenue from the Cheap POSTAGE
System, it is said, has increased, and will soon
be adequate to meet all the expenses Of the
Post Office Department. The friends of the
Cheap Postage System, may be congratulated
upon this fact.
The Californians have begun to shin
Hour Of their own manufacture to China !:
1000 quarter sacks from the Eureka mills
were sold at about 80 per barrel for that pur-
pose. E
Messrs. Reeves, Buck, g. CO.. iron
manufacturers, in Philadelphia, have failed.
Their liabilities are stated at $500 900, and
their assets at 81 ,500,0 900.
Good beef is selling in the streets at
from three and half to four cents per pound.
= Utica Observer.
The Bostonians are complaining a
great deal about the quality Of their gas and
water.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24

ANoTHER.-A brakeman nsmed Clough,on
the freight train which left Boston at five
o'clock yesterday morning, was knocked from
the cars by striking his head against bridge
near Auburn Dale, and seriously if notfatally
wounded.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24

New Method of Inhalation. and
powerful discovery for the cure Of Consumption Asthma,
Bronchitis, Coughs Colds and all lung complaints. DR.
Curtis's Hygeana, Inhang Hygean Vapor and Cherry
Syrup has accomplished of the most wonderful
month, ever known man. (see certificates in Agents
hands.) The Inhaler is the breast under the
men, without the least inconvenience constantly supply
ng the lungs with pleasant medicated vapor the heat
the body being sufficient to evaporae the fluid Sold by
Boyd Paul. No. 90 Cortlandt st., c. H. Ring Of
John ST. and Broadway, N Y, and by Mrs. Hayes, IT'S
Fulton ST., Brooklyn. Price SO package.
N. b Any person enclosing SO by mail, to Boyd
Paul, Curtis Perkins, N. Y, will receive package
containing bottle of Hygean Yapor, one of Cherry Syr
up and Inhaler, in neat box by express free to any
part of the United States four packages fol $40
For sale in Worcester by NJ. B. Green 212 Main Street,
L T. Lazei POI Main street; and Bush 4 Co., Front St.
deod&wl
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24

SMALL Pox.-Cases of this much dreaded
disease are said to be greatly on the increase
in different parts of New Hampshire. Maine
and Vermont.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24

BusIl's Cough Cure LOzemges. In no way
people liable be deceived than in the remedies
proposed, for curing the various ills oR When, there
fore medicine has been teSted and by long and
cessfu cures has proved itself invaluable ought to he
cherished and will be cherished by all who value health.
Bushs Cough Cure Lozenges, have passed that ordeal
have their way public favor, and held in
the highest estimation for the of Coughs Colds In
uenza, Hoarseness, Bronchitis and especially Whoopng
Cough other diseases of the Lungs and Chest Don't
neglect that Cough. Call for Lozenges at BUSH CO.'S
81 Front Street. move d&wH
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24

INcREAs1NG-"The Supreme order" of the
"FaithtiA Bricks" The President was in
town yesterday. The Order is expected to
exert powerful influence upon the next Pres
idential election.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24
Police Court,

THURSDAY, Nov. %.
Before Judge Green.-James Hickey and
James Wilson for being drunk on the 22d inst.
were fined 81 and costs each, and in default
were both committed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24

NoTIcH-We would remind our city and country friends
who contemplate buying Ladies' and Chldren's Furs,
Hosiery, Gloves and Embroderes, that PRATT No. los
Main street. is Offering Great Bargains Don't forget
number.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24
DRAPER & CLARK

Offer for SALE and will keep hand through the season
better assortment of LIME than can be bought at ny
other place In the State. Also, Cement and Cacne Plas
ter.
Worcester March l5 1854 diff ncboe
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24
DOrman $ QuadrilIe Band.-The membe

DOrman Quadrille Band.-The members
of this association, take pleasure in announcing to the cit
liens of Worcester and vicinity that they have secured
the Boston Germania Band), their Director Viola Cor
net, and Trombone player The Band therefore solicit
liberal share of patronage with the assurance that their
performances will be satisfactory to their employers
and credable to themselves.
Engagements made by c. X Dorman, So Summer-st.;
G. Schnapp at A. Marshs 172t Main-streets @. j. Rich
ards II Cenral-sreet; at Loring Brothers. Music
Store DOB Main-street. Worcester. diff Nc
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24

Card.-sPuRR LEWIS, Oyster & Eating House, Nos.
Pipers Block, Main street, Worcester Also Pro-
pietors Of the Exchange Hating House, under the Post
once. d3w n1s
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24

y. 8. SENATOR ELECTED. Louisville. Nov.
2l.--kobert w. johnson, Democrat, has been
unanimously elected to the United Senate. bv
the Legislature of Arkansas.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24

Good News for the Amicted.--DR- ARCH
Err. Botanic Physician, and his wife, Ctafrvoyant
Doctress moved to the city Of Worcester No 100
PLEASANT STREET seaver where they may be
Consulted privately diseases to which flesh is heir
Mrs A.. in Clarvoyant state, will examine PATIENTS
and describe their diseases without previous acquan
lance with their condition. and prescribe for their relief
Office Hours-From to 10 A. NJ, and to p. NJ
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24

A. Prentiss, Designer and Engraver upon Wood
and stone House on Crescent Street All orders left
with u W. RICE, at L. d. Goddard & Co.'s will meet
with prompt attention. Particular attention paid to Draft
ug Machinery. dec3O ,ite
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24

MRS. 81 Goodwin, an experienced and successful
midwife holds herself in readiness day and night to at
attend the duties of her profession. Residence Is Austin
street. oct2I ar
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24

AZ w hitting, Teacher of the Organ Piano Fo q
and Cultivation of the Voice. Also, Agent for WIN, D
Emerson's Celebrated Pianos for sale Pianos Tuned
Rooms No. Piper Block, up stairs. junl dom
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24

d. A. Clark, M. d., Homeopathic Physician
No. Walnut Street. Office hours from to A; H. and
rom to P. NJ. - '-' w
Worcester, January l, 1851.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24

Custom Coat and Pant Makers Wanted
Immediately. Constant employment guaranteed and ira
highest prices None but rst-rate workmen need apply
MACULLAR, WILLIAMS, & CO.,
aul9 dtf No. Piper's Block
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24

Removal. Mrs. NJ. W. GERELDS, Phys.cfan
and successful Mid,oife, No So Summer betwe n Cen
trail and Exchange streets. N B-Particuar attention
given to the treatment of all Female Diseases. If o3
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-24

Clutch and Gambia.-5OOO lbs. Clutch; 900 lbs
Gambia. lust received and for sale by
x 4. 7 HOWE.
mems du Worcester hanK nock