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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

The Provisional Committee, appointed by the Conven-
ton of the People, held at Worcester the 10th day of
July current call upon the Republicans of each of the
towns and cities of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
to elect number of Delegates equal to three times the
number of Representatives which they entitled in the
General Court, to attend a STATE CONVENTION, at
WORCESTER, on THURSDAY, 7th day of
September, ut ii O'Clock, A. M, to nomi-
nate candidates for State officers, and to take such other
action may be thought proper in order to promote the
cause of resistance to the Slave Power.
| The Committee, on consultation with the President
and various other officers of the late Convention, and af-
ter meeting this day in Boston, which ali the members
of the provisional committee present, unani-
mousy of opinion that the tenth day of August
hand to render it possible for all the and
cities to be notified of the place of meeting, and to be
seasonaby organized for the choice of delegates 1t is
the highest degree desirable that every constituency
the Commonwealth should be fully and fairly represented
in the Convention in order that complete expression of
the will of the People shall be made
The Committee having in view this, which is the lead
ing purpose and necessity of such meeting of the peo-
pe ard considering also that the Convention by holding
its session later day, than the originally suggested
will have the opportunity of being addressed by some of
the distinguished Senators and Representatives Of This
Commonwealth in the Congress of the Unitel States
by other eminent friends of the cause, which the Republic
party rapidly organizing in the Free States
to promote have decided upon the responsbiliy-which
the necessity of the seems impose upon Them of
making the change of day above mentioned. The FIRST
THURSDAY IN SEPTEMBER seemed to them to be the
convenient considering the of the year
the business engagements of the people, of the several
days which suggested after allowing reasonable
time perfect the local organizations of the party. And
they that the friends of the throughout the
Commonwealth will recognize and approve their decision
The CRY OF WORCESTER is selected as the place Of
meeting, it being the judgment of the Committee thatde
egates from larger number of towns assemble al
that place. returning to their homes the evening of the
same day, than at any other
Trusting to the patriotism and love of liberty which dis.
ngu5h Massachusetts, that the great body of her
will renounce merely personal and party consider
atons and will rally together now, upon plat
form of opposition to common enemy, the Committee
earnestly and respectfully invite the cordial and efficient
cooperation of the whole People of this Commonwealth
JOHN A. ANDREW, of bingham
JOHN 1. BAKER, of Beverly.
WILLIAM CLARK, of Northampton.
j. G. FULLER, of CharestOwn.
MITCHELL HOOPER, of Brdgewater.
ESTES HOWE, of Cambridge.
Boston, July 90, 1854
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

EXPLORATION OF SOUTH AFRICA. The Salem
Gazette has been favored with the perusal of
letter from John q. Willis, the United States
Consul, at Loando, on the south west coast of
Africa. The letter states that DR.. Livingston,
who had started from one of the missions in
the vicinity of the Cape of Good Hope, had
arrived at Loando, after an absence Of twenty
seven Notwithstanding portion of which time
he had been given up as lost by his friends.-
DR.. Livingstone route had been north through
the centre of the continent, until he arrived
at the latitude of Loando, when he shaped his
course for that place. He describes the inter-
ior to consist of high land, and to possess a
pleasant and healthy climate. The land as
cended at least ten thousand feet in the course
of few days travel from the coast.
DIR. Livingston had records of the latitude
and longitude of every important place which
be had seen. He said that for many days he
was in forest, so dense that the light of day
could hardly be discerned, and he was obliged
to set the guard to work cutting down the
trees, so that he could see the stars to take an
observation. He started with many cattle,
but lost all by the flies. He was obliged for
many days to live on the fruit of some of the
trees, which fruit resembled the gourd. He
was attacked by lion once during the route,
and wounded in the arm. He was received
everywhere by the native chiefs of the interi-
or with hospitality; but as he approached the
coast he was treated more harshly, and wal
robbed of all his clothes, with the exception
Of single necessary garment. A report OF
his travels is about to be forwarded to the
Geographical Society of London.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

SINGULAR ExcITEMENT.-It would seem
from the following that the good people of
Now Haven, as far back as l779, were as
much concerned about the price of rum, as
they are at the present day in reference to lis
use:
"Vote of New Haven, in town meeting, le-
gally passed, holden August 9th, l779.
"Whereas, complaint has been made to this
meeting, that some persons have lately sold
rum at an exorbitant price, and others have
withheld and refused to sell--Toted, that this
Town doth disappyooe of any person asking
and receiving greater price than Mirty-t o*
dollars per gallon, by retail, for good West In
da Rum and also of any person Withholding
the same; and this town will treat aotth prop
en- contempt all persons who refuse to sell their
rum, or shall sell the same at more than the
above mentioned price. And that Capt. Abel
Burritt, Capt. Moses Gilbert, DR.. Levi Ives.
and Capt. Peter Johnson be committee to
communicate this vote"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

TERRIBLE RAILROAD ACCIDENT. This morn
ing, the freight train left Greenwood Tunnel
at sunrise, and when it had proceeded about
four miles, was thrown from the track by an
obstruction which had been put there by some
fend-l like assassin. Large rocks were rolled
down and placed upon the track, and sills,
and rails were laid for some distance-scveral
hundred yards. The engineer did not see the
distractions until it was too late to stop the
train. He reversed the engine and remained
at his post, getting injured seriously. The
fireman, young man named William
Nunnally, was instantly killed. The engine,
new one, the William Overton, is injured
about $4,000. Suspicion rested upon two
persons, living in the neighborhood, and they
were arrested and examined, but no proof has
been elected to cause their detention.-Co
Richmond (Va.) Despatch, 10th.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

Morn PLuNKETTEsE.-It is a pleasure to
us, whenever we can display to our readers
the gems that fall from our great men. We
have already served up number from Lieut..
Gov. Plunkett Silas Dinsmore, and other no
tables Of our day. We now have another,
which we find in the official report of the late
festival of the Cape Cod Association. 1t is
sentiment forwarded for the occasion by Lieut..
Governor Plunkett and is as follows:
"THe Inhabitants Of Cape Cod-Honored
and honoring the Cape Cod Association
Their frankness, hospitality, enterprise, in
dustry, and probity, have formed for them a
character that attracts the highest admiration,
impregnable as her mountains, and imperisha-
Bile as the mighty deep on which they are SO
much occupied
Hereafter, probably, the old quotation will
be changed, and people will say, from the
sands of Berkshire to the mountains of Cape
Cod
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

STEAMER CITY OF GLASGOW. british
barque Briton's Pride, Capt. Taylor, arrived
at Boston Thursday, reports, Aug II, bat. al
deg. 56 min, lon. sc deg. O5 min. w. passed
a chest painted green, with letters G. B., City
of Glasgow, i'll gilt ornamental wreath, and
IN few minutes afterwards passed Il head
board about twelve feet long, with letters, on
it, but could not make them out
These are supposed to be remnants Of the.
missing steamer City of Glasgow, whose four
hundred passengers doubtless found watery
graves.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

ARREST OF BANK CHECK FoRGER.-Fri-
day forenoon boy presented to the Merchants
Bank, Boston, for payment, check for 800
on that Bank, purporting to be signed by
George {. Jacobs grocer, 70 Friend street
II was very bungiingly executed, and the
Cashier at once pronounced it forgery. The
boy was detained and an officer sent for
Shortly afterwards, the boy pointed out to Off
Ger Dunn. man named Henry c. Carpenter
who, he said, employed him to take the check
TO the Bank. Carpenter was accordingly tax
en- into custody, and in his possession was
found another forged check Of precisely the
same description. The prisoner was in the
employ OF Mr.. Gorham, of Roxbury, as dri-
yer Of bread cart.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

CAMPHoR PRODUCING INsANITY.-The To-
ronto Colonist says:
'We are informed that no less than eight
persons have been admitted into the Lunatic
Asylum in a state of insanity, occasioned by
consuming quantities of cemphor to prevent
cholera. Some of them carried it about in
their pockets, and kept from time to time eat
ing small quantities of it. Others took it
dissolved in brandy. In all cases where it
was taken in any quantity, it produced insan-
ity. 1t is fact well known, that COMPARE
lively small quantity of camphor will set a
dog mad, and that he will soon afterwards
die"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

MISS MANNING, one of the Cambridge
teachers, being about to retire from her situa-
ton for the purpose of marrying, was toasted
at the late school festival in that city, in this
style
s.She has found her match, but we could
never find her equal" The President asked
the lady if she would not appoint gentleman
to speak for her, when one of the quick wit
ted youngsters exclaimed, "She has already
been spoken for"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

TAXATION IN BosToN.-Tbe Board of As
esssors of this city have determined that the
rate of taxation the present year shall be 3d.
90 on $1,000 valuation-an increase of 81 80
on $1,000 over last year, when the rate was
$7,66. The valuation of the real estate tax
ed is ten millions more than last year, when
it was $4,000, 900. On personal estate
there has been an increased valuation of about
nine millions over the valuation of 1853, when
it was 500, 423, 300. The total valuation last
year was $2o6, 5l4. 200. This year it will be
$225 900, 900 in round numbers.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

Gray Hairs Changed. and no Dye employed
VAN DEUSEN'S IMPROVED WAHPENE-In addition
to the virtues of the above wonderful Hair restorative and
well established specific the admitted thatt is one
OF the best preparations for the hair now in use Besides
changing gray hair to its original color and producing
new growth where partial badness disgures the head
softens and beauties the hair efaces from the skin pim
pies and all cpaneous eruptions, and of confirmed
nervous affections of the head affords from repeated an
plicatons, most speedy and happy relief Thousands
nave experienced its happy Effects and being safe and
pleasant application it is daily used in the families of The
elite and fashionable. ~
For sale by JOHN Q. HILL, Apothecary, 22o Main
strett Worcester Depot, III Chambers st.. New York
Jyl3 deodly
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

REPRESENTATION stout and rosey you look, joe, said
ck acquaintance, he shook hands with him the
other day, Main street. swell, guess ought tor
replied Joe 81 take my meals at the Excelsior" 'That
explains it, said Mack; ''Nuf ced."
This incidental rsatiou indicates the reputation
which Gates Tafts Eating Saloon has acquired in the
community The elegance of the rooms, the promptude
of the attendance the excellence of the cookery the rich
and variety of the bill of fare and the genemanly
bearing Of the propretors all conduce render this
popular and charming place of resort regular bill of
fare presented daily being modified the daintes and
delicaces of the come in and go There will
be a superb elam-chowder tonight.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

JUDGE SANGER. = This newly appointed
Judge presides at the term of the Court of
Common Pleas which commenced its session
on Tuesday, ut Plymouth. The New Bedford
Mercury says that ''by his dgnihed and gen
tlemanly demeanor and readiness in promo
ting the despatch of business, lie has already
Won the prepossessions of the members of the
bar entirely in his favor, and his appointment
will doubtless do honor to the Common
wealth.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

BALL's.-KGnsas is great place to immigrate to-
There game from the forest, and glorious fish from the
rivers there and all of fruits spread e plains.
But Balls is great place Kansas to go 10, if game
and good feeling the objects of pursuit ADi it pos
sesses the convenient advantage of being araang ns
Go down there any time from A. NJ to 10 p NJ, and
you be supplied wi the recherche dses to be
found anywhere. Chowder tonight.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

CHOLERA IN NEwPoRT.-lhe Wo0nsocket
Patriot has heard we'll authenticated reports
Of the prevalence of the cholera at Newport
1t is said to have been very fatal among the
Irish residing there, and quite large number
of deaths are reported to have occurred.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

sPuRR LEWIS receiving supplies of partridges and
other game which they ready dress and
up to their friends and the public in their usual na-
bic style They receiving also all the other uxures
of the season. addition the old standard productions
of the American Ciucme If any gentleman wishes to
luxurate irst-cass clam chowler, let him call at the
Piper Block Saloon.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

New HAMPsHIRE.-Hon. S. P. Chase of
Ohio, Hon. John P. Hale. Daniel Clark Esq,
of Manchester, Hon. Amos Tuck, Hon. Joel
Eastman, and other eloquent speakers are an
nounced to be present at the mass convention
at Marlborough ON the 3Oth inst.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

In India when horse can, and will not
draw, instead of whipping, squirting or burn
ing him, as is prctised in most civilized coun-
tries, they quietly get a rope and attach it to
one of the fore feet, one or two men take hold
of it, and advancing few PAGES ahead of the
horse, pull their best. No matter how
stubborn the animal may be, few doses of
such treatment effect perfect cure.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

We learn from the Barre Gazette that Mr..
Ephraim Wilson, formerly of that town, who
had recently returned from California after a
two years absence, died recently of Panama
home.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

EGGS BUT NOT CHIcKENs.-H Horace Greeley,
it is said, has recently had dozen swapping
turtles Matched from the same number of "gen-
uine Shanghai eggs" which cost him six dol
lars. In this case the old rule proved false,
for Mr.. Greeley could not count his chickens
after his eggs were hatched
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

Bnsh's Cough Cure LOZenges. In no way
are people liable be deceived than in the remedies
proposed for curing the various ills oe e. When there
fore medicine has been tested and long use and sue
cessu cures, has proved itself invaluable it ought to be
cherished and will be cherished by all who value health
Bushs Cough Cure Lozenges have passed that ordeal
have their way 20 public favor and are now held IN
the highest estimation for the of Coughs Colds In
tueza Hoarseness, Bronchitis and especially Whoopnp
Cough, and other diseases the Lungs and Chest Don
neglect that Cough. Call for Lozenges at BUSH CO.'S
"a Front Street. novo dS,ts
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

Gard TO the Ladies.-DR. J. DUPONCO's
uoLDEN PILLS, prepared expressly for females and are
now last becoming the most popular medicine in use or
al complaints peculiar to females One lady writes they
nave more than realized her expectations and they only
nave to be known to be sought after and although paid
you 81 per box, (your price, yet if could get them no
less 50 would be cheap Try them. Full directions ac
company each box. Price 81 per box.
Sold by druggists everywhere and at propreors prices
by D. SCOTT 243 Main street, general agent for Worces
ter Each box has my signature-J Dvponco, Broad.
way p o. N. Y, to whom, above, all orders must be
u jy1T d3m
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

GOING THE ENTIRE.-Elder Richards, one
of the leading Mormon apostles, lately fell in
love with two fair daughters of widow lady
in Salt Sake city. The mother, who was on
the shady side of sixty, objected to being
separated from them. As the Elder was de-
termined to make bargain, he took the
whole lot.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

HoNoRs DEcLINED.-Rev. S. B. Swain,
of West Cambridge, late of this city, "very
respectfully but peremptorily" declines the
degree of Doctor Of Divinity, conferred on him
by Waterville College, at the last Commence
meut.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

BosToN & New YORK CENTRAL RAILROAD.
The work on the unfinished branch between
Dedham and Boston, was resumed on Tues
day. We are told it will be completed this
autumn.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

A WHO'S OPINION OF THE MASSACHUSETTS
WING TIcKET.-The Wings of Massachusetts,
have set up very weak ticket upon very
strong platform. Their resolutions are full of
the spirit of freedom, but their candidate is
tainted with subservience to slavery. His
feeble and pusilanimous course on the occasion
of the Burns affair, renders his election i'm
possible. 1t is to be hoped that he may de-
cline, and better man nominated in his
nlace-N Y Trihnl1e
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

S1NGuLAR.-It is said that there has not
been a death of child, in Barre, for five
months, until last Tuesday. The population
of the town is 5000.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

DIED.-Stephen Simpson, an editor and
author of much celebrity, died in Philadelphia
Thursday. He was cashier of the Girard
Bank during the life of Stephen Girard.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

TIE Greenfield Gazette speaks of "Revo-
lutionary Soldier" now "a years of age. He
must have been young soldier, as the revolu-
tionary war closed about y years since.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

DIR. J. E. UOImam's suriEsg. Fg3fsa,x.
Spring has come, with its birds and hossoa and @ best
way for nvaids to enjoy its sweets is ts s,1puly them
selves with Dr. HoLMAN's BrrTERs, put up N 9ts Ses
a. % cents per bote-a cure for Dyspepsia Lyer
Complaints &c.
Manufactured by P. r. SLATER & Co, No. 2Trprnont
Temple Boston Proctor Brother. Agents foy Gloucester
>. Q. HILL, 229 Main street, Wholesale and Retail
Agent. mv3I ,5-njsn1S
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

AN OUTRAGE.-Some malicious scamp, a
few days since, killed very valuable yearling
steer. in the pasture of Mr.. Nathan S. Walk
er, of Barre, having the mark of the blow up
on the animals head. The miserable fellow
who perpetrated the act has not been dsicov-
cred
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Custom Coat and Pant Makers Wanted
Immediately Constant emp oyment Guaranteed and the
highest prices. None but rsrate workmen need apply
MACULLAR, WILLIAMS & CO.,
aul9 diff No. Ppers Block
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

As to the statistics of crime, we beg leave
to remind our brother of the Post, that no
man is considered criminal till adjudged so
by competent tribunal. This may satisfac-
torily account (when taken in consideration
with the Ward and other trials) for the fact of
the absence of criminals in the slaves States
statistics. We punish our rogues, the South
iymehes hers.-Neo Bedford Mercury.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

Tise Fail Term of the NOUN PLEASANT
SCHOOL, will commence September list and continue
twentyone weeks For terms of board uition, &C. III.
CURE Of A. CARTER.
Worcester, August O. 1854. lcod3ws
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

"The Southern States, with quarter Of a
million less population than the Northern, con-
tain 1885 more churches. and about half as
many criminals. "-BoSton Post.
"Mark how plain tale shall put you
down" On seeing the above monstrous
statement of the Post we took down the U.
S. Census for 1850, and figured up the column
of church statistics to this effect. In the
whole number of States and Territories, the
result given was:
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

DIED.
In 0akham, August 8, William II. Jewell, aged So, TO
Gently removed frDm Norwich Conn
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

DeEf jsFFy.-H g BISHOP, D D. s.. Ias .,,pa,.
" 'e igaest opportunities, anG the most reccna
improvements IA Dental Science. VITA tpap e,,.,S
anu SUGGEST a. practice in this City he IS enabled . oG
Dentist. ss ''s9 adp'lses OF a.
Teeth flied in che most thorough end sl,ille,,, ,a
- U1 AT '''s ANeSiuelce' 100 hata s.. apIo d6ns
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

Flour from New Wheat just received 500
Barrels OF Flour o! various Brands comprising the very
best qualities ground from wheat
aul9 diff DRAPER 4 CLARK, Front st.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

Slo only for noorsIt ad.-The shares in
the Village q Lakeland, l. l., nearly all III. few
shares may yet be had, duplication is Immediately made
to CHARLES WOop,
aul5 d6&wlt 30S Broadway New York
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

4. PrcmEFss, Designer ard Engraver upon WOOD
and aone. House Crescent Street. an orders lefs
With U. W. RICE, at L. D. Goddard K Co.'s, viii mcek
with prompt attention Particular attention paid to Draft
ns Machinery, deeS0 dtf
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

Nor SATIsFIED.-The Boston Pilot is not
pleased with the clemency" of the Com
mander-in- Chief of the Massachusetts, militia.
It thinks the censure bestowed by Governor
Washburn upon the " Sarsheld Guards and
other rowdy companies of Irishmen, is un-
just, and it is informed that it is the intention
Of one of the commanders of the companies
alluded to, to demand a court martial, to clear
himself of the imputation cast upon him by
his Excellency.
1t seems little too bad, that the clemency
of the Governor is so little appreciated by the
alien portion of the fright arm of the Com
monwealth," which he has tried so hard tc
please, but we think /" one of the command
ers'' is wise in endeayoring to settle the diff
Guilty with law, rather than shillelahs.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

WoeCBsrER, AEg. nm IS54
Messrs. Bush & Co.--After two or tbrpe yearsy.
trial of Dr. Hooker's Cordal,n 6I summer coInpajntsy
prepared by you, feel in duty boGud Yhst have
never found medicine that has doce Huere 10 Contribute
to the health of my family than Bae article; We neve
think of being without bottle of 6s3o fus..r ,eFebr
Cordial. Yours trulv
aul2 d3t VIZ H8CGRNEv.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-19

REV. Mr. LovELAND, Of Charestown, will speak at Hor-
cuural II Ill tomorrow Sunday morning and evening