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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-03-07
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Can Nothing be Done ]

This question very naturally arises III the
mind of every citizen, who has marked the
Developments recently made, in connection
with the murder at Washington Square,
But few, we apprehend, had any suspicion
that Worcester contained such specimens of
ripe depravity-such dens of hardened villainy
as the recent trial brought to light. 1t would
seem that no civilized community could be
willing to tolerate, on any terms, such manu-
factories of crime within its borders. Surely
there must be somewhere, both the right and
the authority for society to protect itself
against such enormous evils. Who can doubt
that this city is abundantly able. as she is
morally obligated, not only to punish those
who strike down a fellow man with bottle or
slung-shot but also to demolish those infam-
Gus dens where men are educated and trained
to become demons. If she may and should
abatc ordinary nuisances, then she cannot
throw off the responsibility of eradicatng
form of traffic which is at once a sin, a dis
grace, and a ruin.
What should be DONE caa, be done. Let the
order-loving citizens awake to their dangers
and duties, set themselves in earnest against
the traffic which inevitably leads to intemper-
ance, and all the woes and crimes which fol-
low in its train, and very speedily a reform
will be effected which shall add indefinitely to
the security and beauty of our social ife.-
We have the reputation now, of hindering the
work Of the Temperance Reformation, on ac-
count of our laxity in the enforcement of the
law which prohibits the sale of Intoxicating
drinks as a beverage 1t is not a pleasant
reputation. 1t will not invite good men and
true to seek this as place of residence 1t
will not enhance our interest whether social
or pecuniary, whether politician or moral.
Certainly, change is needed, change must
be wrought. Every man who loves himselfas
he ought, and his neighbor as himself. should
give the influence of his name, and the power
of his vote, the argument of his tongue, and
the force of his example in opposition to an
agent that more than all others, weakens the
motives to good, and augments,the motives to
evil.
1t has been said, indeed, that since one or
two active friends Of temperance received injury
in their persons and property on account of
their active exertions in this cause no one
dares to be known as decided opponent of
the liquor traffic And has it indeed come to
this; Has the wrong SO trampled upon the
right Shall it be told to the astonished ears
Of our neighbors, that the powers of darkness
are really triumphant in the streets of Wor-
cester? We call upon the Pulpit and the
Press, the writers and the speakers, the
churches and the schools, the voters and the
tax payers-all who have mind to think,
heart to feel, and a tongue to speak, to pro
nounce decided and indignant negative
Be it the fixed resolve of every citizen, that,
to abate this mighty evil, something can be,
must be, SHALL be done. -.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-03-07
CITY ITEMS.

CALL FOR PUHLIc MEETING.-The fol-
lowing call for public meeting of our citi-
zens, to take into consideration the moral con-
dition of the city, was circulated Yesterday,
and received the names of many of our most
influential and highly esteemed citizens.
Whereas, by a verdict of coroner's Jury,
it is found that citizen Of Worcester has
been deliberately murdered upon the steps of
a liquor store, in Washington Square, and,
whereas, this is only the crowning atrocity of
a series of similar outrages which have occur
red in this, and other parts of the city, the
undersigned would respectfully invite all law
loving citizens, to meet i'll the City Hall, on
Saturday evening, to inquire what measures
can be taken to improve the moral condition
of the city.
ALMOST AN ACCIDENT esterday after
noon, while the laborers engaged upon the
cellar of a new block of stores which is to be
built upon Foster street, were blasting the
frozen ground with gun powder, stone
weighing about two pounds, was thrown with
great force by the explosion in a horizontal
direction, up Foster, across Main street, and
through the windows of the grocery of w. 0.
SWEET & Co., on the west side of Main street,
shattering several panes of glass, breaking the
sash and doing some damage to tea cannis-
ter near the window The occupants of the
store were a good deal startled by the crash
and consider that they had a very fortunate
escape.
DEATH IN THE HOUSE OF CoRREcTIoN.-
An Irishman named William Shearan, who
was committed to the House of Correction on |
the 2Sth ult., for not paying his fine for being
drunk, died on Saturday morning. Shearan
was badly scalded about the legs and abdomen,
and it is supposed that his death resulted from
that cause.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-03-07

though servile Senate may enact, servlle
House concur, and more servile President
may sign the law, still shall the cause of Free
dom prosper, and the rights of the North be
triumphant over all.
The clergy Of the free States have set no.
BILE example. Their power and influence is
great, and they have but to continue in the
good work, SO well begun, and the people
of the whole North will arise, as one man to
the rescue. Let the press, too, raise its trum-
pet voice. and continue to sound the note of
alarm and the rallying cry of Repeal through all
the free States. Let the people speak out in
their primary assemblies, let the village school
house, the lecture room, and the fire side be-
come schools of discussion, where men and
woman shall encourage one another to stand
fast in the cause of liberty. And then let the
public sentiment so aroused, the public mind
SO informed, be incorporated in the persons of
proper representatives, whom men of all par
ties shall unite to elect, for their known devo-
tiou to freedom, for their tried and inhexible
the Republic, slavery will be driven back and
hedged in again within its ancient boundaries.
So shall agitation cease, and SO shall the south
at last be made to understand, that though
conquered often by the slave power, there is
something of the old stubborn spirit of their
ancestors yet in the breasts of the northern
people, which will rise up at last, to vindicate
their manhood and their rights, and to teach
aggression to beware.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-03-07

TERRIBLE RAvAGEs By CHoLERA.-The Is
land of st. Thomas in the West Indies has
recently been visited by the cholera, in its
most malignant form From the correspond
ence of the Ne,o York Times we make the fol-
lowing extracts in relation to its ravages
ST. Thomas, Monday Jan. 8. 1853.
Our lovely island seems doomed to become
the place where that awful pestilence, the
cholera, shall work its most dreadful and ia
tai work. | cannot fully convey to you an
idea of the extent Of its ravages, since its first
manifest appearance in the town, on the Esd
December. Day after day, and night after
night, the silent and irresistible destruction
has been going on, and there seems no relief.
Already, in seventeen days, among popula-
ton of IL 900, it has numbered its $50 VIC
tins. This is more than IL per cent. and
to show the extent Of the mortality, even tax
ing the population of your city at over 3O0,-
900, should it prevail there at the same rate,
over 10000 would fall under its power. In
the country, on the estates, out of a popula-
ton Of 1900, over 200 have died--showing
mortality of l6 per cent. If God turn not
away his anger, and the disease continues to
prey upon our inhabitants during its usual
course Of six weeks, we shall be more than
decimated. Gloom hangs as pail over our
city, and sorrow fills every heart
The cholera was brought to our island by
the emi9rant ship Atlas. This vessel appeared
off the north side i'll distress, when she was
boarded by two men from the Hull estate
She had lost many passengers at sea by the
disease. One of these men was the first to
die. Others on the estate were attacked and
died. Those from neighboring estates and
r. i. IL q
Hull estate, were the next victims and then
the pestilence spread in every direction. This
is fact in favor Of quarantine laws, but il
shows'at the same time how Intellectual tbe
laws are. To Nandyke's Island the disease
was carried by the same ship, as some of the
people there boarded her also; and SO viru-
lent has the cholera been upon that Island
that it has become almost depopulated. with
many of the dead left unbured To Nevis.
also, the cholera was brought by an eniprant
ship, which touched there in distress
AT both of the Islands, st. Johns and Tor
tola, the cholera is prevailing to an alarming
extent.
Jan %, still the work of death has heon go.
ing on in our midst, until the mind is annal-
led at its frightful extent; and what renders
this work the more distressing all that annar~
tains to it is transpiring directly before onr
ewes and at our very doors. Excitement ond
running to and fro, first filed our streets and
every mind was agitated; but now a solemn
stiffness prevails, and there are few who do
not feel subdued under sorrow or fear. Onlv
conceive of l,263 deaths in town, and 273 IN
the country, out of population of l3. 200
souls.
The disease is now declining, after its vio-
lent course of 80 days, as the mortality now
is only 10 per day.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-03-07
DAT TENT AGEN AND
MODEL. MANUFA Glory.

No POT MArS ST., Cup stairs,) WORCESTER
The subscriber continues to make Models of all kinds
(workng if required, and warranted to answer the
requstion of the Patent oce and to furnish Drawings
nected with Of the best Agents in Washington, (see
reference below he is enabled obtain Patents with the
least possible delay an expense
No. 207 Main street, Worcester.
The sui scriber continues the business of furnishing
Drawings Specifications, AMI procuring Patents He
tends to all business usuy quied to be transacted with
the Patent 0nce He has many AIRS carried the
business of huilg an using all kinds Of machinery used
in all ths factories OF New England Having invented
some Of the important improvements which adopted by
all the principal manufacturers I'd having been involved
In heavy lawsuit hal occasion to study the patent laws,
with unusual Interest," under the late Hon. Daniel Webster
Being the NY Solicitor Of Patents who is thorough prac
teal mechanics his experience well as his scientific
knowledge and his intimate acquaintance with mechanical
operations, enable him understand Inventions to
distinguish them from those already patented and to spe
city them with facility and accuracy, which cannot be
pected Of Lawyers who have formerly done this business
Many good inventions have been lost to the inventors by
not having them UNDERSTOOD and properly specified so as
to present proper claim
AzA ARNOLD, Patent Agent.
Washington, LIST month"; 1858.
References--HOn G. T. james, U. S. Senate; Hon.
Thomas j. Rusk U. s. Senate; Ms Exceency, P Allen,
Governor of r. l.; Edward w Ewton, Collector Of Gus
toms Ill. u. Anthony, Ex-Governor OF r. l.; r. w Greene,
Chief Justices Thomas +. Carpenter, Counsellor at Laws
Samuel Ames, Counsellor at Law.
The following note was appended by the late Hon. Sec
rotary of State Of the United States
have known MIR. Arnold for some years. and am well
acquainted with the gentlemen whose names above
written accord with their opinions, and know them
be some of the most respectable men in the State.
DAN'L WEBSTER
For further niormaton inquire, (f by letter. post paid
Of J. G. ARNOLD,
No. POI Main ST. Worcester.
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Ennsn .NneorIArIoNs ron PLACE.

The Steamer Nashville from Havre, via
Southampton, arrived at New York on Sum
day, 9th instant with two days later intelli-
gence from Europe.
In the House of Lords on the l4th, a long
debate on the Eastern question took place,
but nothing Of Importance was elected.
In Paris, on the 18th, the French funds fell
considerably, i'll consequence Of unfayorable
news from st. Petersburg.
The steamer Great Britain, from Australia,
brought over l64 ounces of gold on freight.
PREPARATIONS FOR WAR.
The preparations in England for the Eastern
war are still active. 1t is stated that in addi-
ton to the steamers already taken, the govern
ment had decided to take the remainder Of the
Cunard steamers as fast as they arrive, leav-
ing the company to carry the mails in smaller
steamers Many East India sailing ships have
also been taken by the admiralty, to carry
stores, troops, &c.
AT all the naval stations the preparations are
on stupendous scale. The Baltic fleet of 36
ships chiefly of the line, and powerful steam
frigates was to assemble in the Downs on the
9th of March, where it would be joined by
ten French vessels of the line, of from so to
100 guns each. The whole fleet, which was
to be under the direction of Sir Charles Ma
pier, was intended for operations against st.
Petersburg. The steamer Hecla had already
left for the Baltic, to make surveys and sound
ings.
The French squadron under Admiral Bruat
was to take on board $4,000 troops, and to
proceed to Toulon to join the English squad
ron awaiting them there with 10000 more
troops, when both squadrons would sail for
the Levant.
The first battalion of the Coldstream Guards
marched through London, on the l4th, on
their way to Chichester, prior to their en-
barkation for the Mediterranean, and were re-
ceived by the people with extraordinary de-
monstratons of enthusiasm.
FURTHER NEGOTIATIONS FOR PEACE.
Rumors of peace, however, were still in cir
culation
The Paris correspondent of the London
Times, says that fresh negotiations are on foot,
and hopes are very generally entertained that
they will be successful. The new propositions
said to be adopted by the four powers, make a
concession to the Gar, namely the liberty of
treating,to a certain extent, alone with Turkey,
the latter power to have the right of consulta-
ton with the allies 1t is also proposed that
the evacuation of the municipalities shall take
place simultaneously with that of the Black
Sea, and that the fleets will re-enter the Bos-
phorus when the Russians cross the Pruth.
The autograph letter of the Emperor Napo-
leon to the Gar Of Russia proposes a treaty of
peace on the basis of the Vienna note modified
by Turkey, and that negotiations should take
place direct between the Russian and Turkish
plenipotentiaries.
THE WAR NEWS.
Nothing new had been received from Kala-
fat since our last advices.
The correspondent of the London Times
states that the Russians were committing
dreadful excuses on the peasants of Wallachia
who had refused to submit to the burdens i'm
posed on them. The women and children of
three villages had been massacred.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-03-07

The National Era, in speaking of the re-
creancy of those Northern Senators, who vo-
ted in favor of the Nebraska Bill, says
g 1t is worthy of remark, in connection with
this vote to repeal positive act Of Congress,
limiting Slavery, that resolutions still stand on
the journals of the Legislatures of sixteen
States Of this Union, passed in lS4S, 1919,
and 1850 ,instructing or requesting their Sem
sional enactment against Slavery in United
States Territory. Had the Senators from those
States been true to the spirit and policy of
these resolves, there would have been thirty
six, instead of twelve votes, against the repeal
of the Missouri Compromise"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-03-07

EDWARD EvERETT.-We have purposely
avoided expressing any opinion, ourselves or
Mr.. Everetts dodge of the votes on the Ne
brrska bill, till his political friends should be
heard. They begin to speak. The Nso York
Tribune says;
Mr.. Everett will find that he has made the
greatest among the macy mistakes of his po1it-
zeal life by deserving his constituents on this
question. If his devotion to slumber is his
main reason, he ought to have remained Pres
ident of Harvard, and not accepted position
wherewith constitutional dto,os5,,ess is incom-
patble. But in fact his dodge on the vote is
barely worse than the lodges in his speech.
The Springfield Republican says
1t will be a matter of deep regret BY our
citizens that the voice of Massachusetts was
but half uttered on the vote upon the bill in
the Senate. Mr. Everett, one of her Senators,
was absent both on Thursday night when the
vote was taken ON the engrossment of the bill,
and on Friday night when it was taken on the
final passage. Mr.. Summer was present on
both occasions, and voted nay. Had Mr..
Everett been present, he would also have voted
nay. His speech assured us of that But on
TO vital question, on matter of such tram
scendant importance, whereon Massachusetts
sentiment is 30 uumistakable, and SO decided
1t were greatly desirable that the record
should carry to posterity the full force of our
opposition, -that it should be full, clear and
indisputable, that our actions should speak
as loud, at least, as our words.
ltis especially unfortunate for Massachusetts
and Mr. Everett that his vote was not record
ed against the bill, because his speech soas be-
loo the tone of Massachusetts, sentiment, and
exposed him and his friends to suspicion Of
tner sincerity and earnestness, in opposing
the great scheme of fraud and national iniqui-
T-suspicions doubtless unjust, but to which
tnis absence Of action viii give additional ac-
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FENIE subscribers, have disposed of their interest in
the wholesale Produce Business, to devote their whole
time to the Lumber Trade and would respectfully call the
Having secured the exclusive use of several LARGE
MILLS, we are ready furnish, at short notice.
Frames of all kinds, Of the best TIMBER Pine Spruce OF
and will guarantee satisfaction All in want of Frames
the coming season. will do well to call early. Finishing
Lumber of all kinds constantly hand, the Lowest
Market Prices, such as Southern Hard Pine of all dnen
sons, Shingles Clapboards Laths planned and jonted
Floor Boards of Hard Pine, Soft Pine and Spruce East
ern and Western Finishing Lumber, of all dimensions.
Also, Cherry Black Walnut and White Woodland, in
fact, every kind Of Lumber that this market demands
N B. We are prepared to send Frames and Lumber.
Of all kinds having purchased for that purpose on ali
roads leading from Worcester the best TERMS and
respectfully solicit liberal share of the public patronage
7. 4 0. X. EARLE, Washington Square
Worcester, February l. 1854. mch6 d&w3m
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-03-07

New Method of TnhaIa tIOm. new and
wonderful discovery for the of Consumption Asthma,
Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds and all lung complaints. DIR.
Curtss ygeana, Inhaling Hygean Vapor and Cherry
Syrup has accomplished of the wonderful
Of Asthma and Consumption in this city, during the past
month, known (See certificates in Agents.
hands) The Inhaler is worn on the breast, under the
lnen without the least inconvenience constantly supply
ing the lungs with pleasant indicated vapor, the heat
John st. and Broadway, N. " and by Mrs. Hayes 175
Fulton ST., Brooklyn. Price So package.
N B. Any person enclosing 50 by mail, to Boyd Il
Paul, or Curtis & Perkins, N. w. will receive package
containing bottle of Hygean vapor, Of Cherry syr-
up and Inhaler in neat box by express free to any
part of the United States four packages for $40
For sale in Worcester by NJ b. Green 212 Main st.
iaO deodNWlv
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-03-07

DEMONSTRATION OF THE NEW York GER
MANs.-An enthusiastic meeting of the Ger
man citizens of New York was held in Wash
ington Hall, of that city, Friday evening, for
the purpose of uttering their protest against
the Nebraska bill. The Hall was crowded to
its utmost capacity-about three thousand
persons-and the doorways and streets in the
vicinity were also thronged.
Delegations from all parts of the city were
present, accompanied by bands, Iand bearing
distinctive banners Speeches were made, and
resolutions were unanimously passed, strongly
condemnatory of the Nebraska bill.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-03-07

LATER FROM THE IsTHMus.-The steamer
Empire City, from Aspinwall, Feb. Goth, ar
rived at New York, on the afternoon of Sat-
urday 4th, bringing two hundred passengers,
and 100000 in gold.
The Columbus on the I'd of Feb. passed
steamship Golden Gate, from San Diego for
San Francisco.
The Aspin'oaH COarier of the 22d, says,
" Secretary Marcy instructed the Mail Steam
ship Company not to pay the tax of ten per
cent. imposed on steamers by the New Gran
adam Government, assuring them that the
United States will not permit such tax to be
enforced"
Panama dates are to the goth of February
An unsuccessful attempt was made to rob Gen.
Wools party while crossing the Isthmus.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-03-07

THE WHOLE OF THE cuNARD STEAMERS TAKEN
BY GOVERNMENT.
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The Portsmouth Transcript states that
256 workmen have been recently discharged
from the Gosport navy yard. They will doubt
less find abundant employment at high wages
in the ship yards of private Individuals.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-03-07

Lewis i. LazelI, Druggist and ApOthe-
cary, 201 Main ST, would respectfully solicit the
attention Of all interested in the purchase of pure drugs
and medicines to his large and well selected assortment
Every article has been purchased with particular refer
the retail trade All drugs will be warranted 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 with certainty upon the proper
effect of his prescriptions, but the patient should know,
that regards purity, his medicine is reliable. This
has been taken because is believed intelligent
public require it, and will generously second with their
patronage, every effort to promote their good
Medicines dispensed at all hours Of the night
fah27 3m
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Bush's Cough Cure Lozenges, In

are people liable to be deceived than in the remedies
proposed for curing the various ills of life When there
fore, medicine has been tested and by long and sue
cessu cures has proved itself invaluable ought to be
Bush's Cough Cure Lozenges have passed that ordeal
have won their way to public favor and held in
the highest estimation for the Of Coughs Colds In
1uenza Hoarseness Bronchitis, and especially Whooping
Cough and other diseases of the Lungs and Chest Don't
neglect that Cough. Call for Lozenges at BUSH CO.'S
81 Front Street. noy0 d6wtf
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we are in receipt Of a very neat weekly
newspaper, called the Los Angeles Star, pub
hshed in Los Angeles, California, printed half
IN English, and half in Spanish, which is ed
tied BY Mr.. William A. Wallace, formerly
foreman in this Office.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-03-07

Worthy of Notice. DR. Morse's Inyigoratng
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general debility, runous, incapacitang for society,
business or matrimouy Affections Of the head, back,
limbs and nerves. are speedily removed with directions,
and important advice to the married single See ad-
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