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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-15
From the Youths Poet,caI Instructor.
The Slave In the Dismal Swamp.
BY LoNGFELLow.

BY LoNGFELLow
The following true tale exemplifes the sub
ject of this poem
In the year 1910, when lresided IN the city OF
N. Y, poor wretch was brought to me ior con-
cealment. He was large strengthening man
famine pictured in his face, and clothed with MI
thy rags ;--he was besides, perfectly black, ana
scarcely able to make his wants known IN Eng,
fish. His state of emaciation was frighttul, ana
his back was one unhealed gangrene. From ms
imperfectly told history, we could merely make
out that he was native African, had been car
ried forcibly from his own country, and mad be-
come slave on plantation in the far South
where, hearing of the North Star, and country
where black men might be free, he determined
to make his escape. This he had attempted, six
or seven weeks previous to his arrival in New
York, and had been thus far successful, through
a series of unheard-of sufferings and dangers
For many days he heard the baying of his mas
ter's blood hounds, while hiding in the swamps
In an evil hour they found his track-reached
hm-sprang on him, and lacerated his back with
their fangs. He threw them oh-dashed forwards;
they followed-overtook him a second time; and,
again fixed their fangs in his flesh but he sue
ceeded in breaking away from them once more
and at length reached New York in safety.
An unexpected opportunity offering, he was
that very evening passed on to Canada; where, i'll
all human probability, he is now one of the 49,
600 who enjoy, under the sceptre ofVictoria, that
freedom which republican America has denied
them. A. N
In the dark fens of the Dismal Swamp
The hunted Negro lay:
He saw the fire of the midnight camp.
And heard at times horses tramp.
And bloodhound's distant bay.
Where wl-o the-wisps and glow-worms shine,
In bulrush and in brake
Where waving MOSES shroud the pine
And the ceder grows, and the poisonous vine
Is spotted like the snake:
Where hardly human foot could pass,
Or a human heart would dare,
On the quaking turf of the green morass
He crouched in the rank and tangled grass,
Like wild beast in his lair.
A poor old slave infrm and lame;
Great sears formed mis- face
On his forehead he bore the brand of shame,
And the rags, that hid his mangled frame,
Were the livery of disgrace.
All things above were bright and fair,
All things were glad and free;
Little squirrels darted here and there,
And wild birds filed the echoing air
With songs of Liberty!
On him alone was the doom of pam,
From the morning Of his birth;
On him alone the curse Of Cain
Fell, like a fail on the garnered grain,
And struck him to the earth
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-15

SINGULAR AccIpENT.-On Friday afternoon,
at Thatcher's foundry, South Boston, ladIe con-
tanning about four tons Of melted iron was being
moved on crane, when by some means it was over
turned, and the iron was thrown out. The fiery
liquid ran in every direction upon the sand which
forms the foor firing whatever of combuslible
character came in its way. The workmen Of course
ran for their lives, and all escaped injury one,
who slipped and fell iuio the fiery liquid, burning
one Of his legs in Eerious manner. The wood
work which took fire was extnsuished without
causing general alarm, and the iron, alter becom-
ing cool, was gathered up.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-15
A great and Important EMO accompIisbe ed

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The Introduction If g Van Deusen's Improved
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229 Main -, Agents for " Orcester.
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Now NTethod III TnhaIatiOm,

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and all lung complaints, by lnhdation Dr. curtis ny
oeapa or lnhana Hygean Vapor and Cherry Syrup has
accomplished some Of The wonderful cases of Aslh-
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An Invaluable medicine for Canker, CankeT Rash and
scarlet Fever Throat Distemper or what y alled Ma
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Ths medicine has been for twenty-cne years before
tbe public and such has been its celebrity, that spu-
rims article has been thrown into the market, copying
almost entire the circular and wrapper of the genuine
article emily changing the of the proprietor Inc
genuine has the lac simile Of "a. 5. GRENyILLE" on
The circua and wrapper is put up by his widow,
Mrs A. GRENVILLE, and is for sale at JOHN
BROWN 4 SONS, 425 Washington street, and sE1H
W FOWLE,s 1873 Washington street, Boston, d
SCOTT and JAMES GREEN, Worcester, and by
n,nnaisis oenarsiIv deud3m nl9
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FARE REDUCED. We understand that ar.
angements are made, by which the fare will be
reduced to half price faom this city and way
stations, to Boston and back on Thursday, with
the privilege of returning by either of the trains
on Friday, by the Boston and Worcester Road,
and also, by the way of Blackstone over the Prov
idence and Worcester, and the Norfolk Co.,
roads. We suppose that similar arrangements
have been made with the other Rail Roads in the
state though we have no official information on
the subject Now, then, let there be general
rally of the people to the convention.
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Police Court.
TuEspAY. Feb. IA.

BEFORE JUDGE GREEN. "
John M. Fessenden and Charles A. Dexter,
were brought up for stealing, on Monday, 18th
inst, about SO in copper money, from the groce-
ry store Of Jonas White, on Southbridge street.
Dexter pleaded guilty to the charge Of robbery.
Fessenden acknowledged that he was at the store
with Dexter aud took part Of the money from
him, but he did not consider that he was in any
way guilty of robbery. The law takes a differ
ent view OF such cases however, and Fessenden
and Dexter were both sent to the House of Cor
rection for thr co months. sef fes6 sNsa9 IL
Fessenden has been TO sea for several months,
10 order to dissociaie him from those '.who
do evil continually" and he was TO return to his
ship on the th,when this occurrence took place
to prevent him, 70
EDIroRs. 'How very seldom thappens' said
one friend to another that we find editors who
are bred TO their business
VERY well, replied the other, and have you
not remarked how seldom the business is bread
to the editors p
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-15

To FArTEN Fowls. Fowls may be fatten-
ed in four or five days by the following process:
Set some rice over the fire with skinned
milk as much only as will serve one day. Let
it boil till the rice is sweed out; add teaspoon
full Of sugar. Feed the fowls four or five tunes a
day in pans, and give them as much each time as
will fill them. Greut care must be taken that
they have nothing sour given them, as that pre-
vents their fattening. Give them clean water or
milk from rice, TO drink. BY this method the
flesh will have clear whiteness. Ara
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-15

SINGULAR TRANsAcTIoN.--One day last
week man who lives not great way from this
village, drew us two loads of wood calling each
load three quarters of cord. On pIling tive
found that each load measured three quarters Of
a cord plump. The case 10 no singular, that we
think it worth public notice and it, would be
well for our exchanges to notice it, We would
give the mans name, but fear all the village will
be after him for wood, and prevent his bringing
us any more. ''-S Syracuse Chronicle
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-15
Reasons why the climax Hair Tonic
shoUId he used.

EIeasOnB why inc UIsfnaK HaIr Tonic
shOuld be used.
LIST. To produce new hair.
End. TO prevent badness.
3D. To give dandrun "leav to withdraw"
4th. To promote the growth Of she hair.
5th To give the hair a rich and luxurant appear
9TH To give the hair natural gloss.
tn. To curl the hair easily.
sth. To dress the hair tastefuIly
9Th TO prevent the hair from turning gray.
10th. To cure the headache
ll,h. To keep the head clear.
18th. Because it is the best compound in use for al
these purposes
Sole Proprietor, l. T. LAZELL, Druggist, 2Ol Main
street Jyl diff
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chr % uilp spy.
FEBRuARY Is. 1854.
Free Democratic State Convention /!

Convention OF the Free Democracy Of Massachu-
sets will beheld 10 FANEUlL.HALL on THURSDAY,
February 18TH 10 olock A. NJ for the consideration
of measures prevent the Of the efforts now
being made to extend Slavery the Nebraska Territory
in which il expressly prohibited by the Missouri
Compromise ANA o advance the Of Freedom and
protect the rights of the Free States The Flee DEM
ocraoy the several cities and requested to
choose Delegates attend this Convention.
by order Of the Free Democratic State Committee.
F. w. BIRD Chairman
JAMES NJ, SToNR, Secretary.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-15

The NEBRASKA BILL DEBATE. Senator
Weller Of California, occupied the time of the
Senate on Saturday, in favor of the bill. 1t was
full fulsome adulation of southern men and
southern Institutions, but contained no new ar.
guments inssupport oftbe measure. IA
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-15

"a The question is frequently asked if it
would not be better, that the Convention on
Thursday should be one of the 'ohole people, and
not confined to any one party. In reply thereto,
we are authorised to say, that twas the desire
of those concerned in getting it up, to make it
Of such character, and repeated attempts were
made, without success, to get others to unite in
the call. Finally call of citizens toittout dis
tinctaom Of party was drawn up at the suggestion
of Wings, and presented to leading members of
that party in the Legislature all of whom refused
to sign it. 1t was then sent to Abbott Lawrence,
aud returned by him without his signature
Under these circumstances, no way remained,
but for the open and incorporating friends o
Freedom to go forward on their own responsible
ty, and do what they can do for the cause They
will, of course, be very glad of the cooperation
of true men of all parties, and they hope to see
many such a: the Convention,
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In way people liable 10 be deceived than
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life. When, therefore, Medicine has been tested, and
by long and successful cures, has proved itself IN
valuable, it oughl to be cherished and will be cherished
by all who value health Bushs Cough Cure Lozelges,
have passed that ordeal, have their way to public
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Bronchitis, and especially Whooping Cough, and other
ailments of the Lungs and Chest. Don't neglect that
Cough. Call for Lozenges at BUSH d cos, 81 Front
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"Messrs REED, CUTLER Il Co., Druggists, Boston,
During practice of twenty years have used all
The popular remedies for Coughs, ard wei satisfied
that your VEGETABLE PULM0N hRY B&LSAM,
is BEST and hope it will be better known, and more
generally used. Yours Respectfully,
Saco, Nov. 2, 1855 JOHN A. BERRY, NJ. D''
Put up in so cent and 81 bottles, and for sale
Apothecaries and Country Merchants generally.
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Free Democratic Meeting.

The Free Democrats of Worcester, and all Others
opposed the repeal of the Missouri Compromise,
requested 10 meet at the City Hall, WEDNESDAY
EVENING, at n O'clock, for the purpose OF choosing
delegates attend The State Convention, to be holden
IN Faneui Hal Thursday, Feb IS, to consider mat
tiers relating TO the "Nsbrsska Bill"
A general attendance Is requested.
Per order, E. b. sToDDARD, sec'y,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-15

Four SizeS--t1om 10 to Is inch Cylinders.
This Stove is constructed the scientific prin
cples, and will consume It's own smoke and cases.
making saving Of 40 per any other Stove
in use. The CRATE and re-b0X arranged that
sitting is required Of the fuel burnt in this stOve and
the fire only requires replenshing in "a hours.
D. C, THURSTON,
au20 deSTuaTh y; Main street
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~ The Boston Correspondent d the sprin


EF The Boston correspondent Of the Spring
field Republican, states that Mr. Aspinwall of Brook
line, got into passion in the State Senate, the 9TH
err day, because Messrs. Whitman and Bugbee OF
this County, in supporting an amendment, offered
by him, to the Nebraska resolutions, took occasion
to speak their minds freely ofthe Compromise
ures Of 1850, and their supporters In his pet, Mr..
A. withdrew his amendment, declaring he wond
vote against it, if ii should be offered again. 1t
was, however, Immediately offered again, and car.
ried by large majority. The same writer intimates
that some dozen or SO Of The members of the Senate
lodged the question the passage Of the resolution,
and exclaims: ....--tfstar
Oh Massachusetts, can il be that any ofthy free
born, freedom loving SON, and those thy
ators,- feared TO record their names upon aquesion
pertaining to freedom? Can il be that they feared
10 join IN the general northern shout, bidding Con
gress suffer Nebraska to remain our fathers, and
the patriots OF country she should remain,
-lree territory Can il be that their hearts are
lukewarm on this subject,--tbat they are Ftupifed
with southern incense,--that they dream OF reach
cry! Alas! it publicly feared, and believed in
the Senate chamber OF Massachusetts that there
were dodgers at her Senate board. That is d vile
word, Mr. Editor, but caught it from the debate
It'll not the offspring Of my own magnings.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-15

B- Hon. Stephen P. Fairbanks, a member Of
the Executive Council of lastyear, died of scar
Leftover athis residence in CharlestownIye
morning He was for seAeral years chairman of
the Middlesex Wing County Committee.
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InteIIieeIsee Omce.

Having been duly licensed to keep an INTELLIGENCE
OFFICE, the undersigned is prepared ~ furnish Hotels
Boarding houses and Private Families with American
and other male and female help o. Orders from the
Country promptly attended TO. Persons in want Di
help, and those wishing for employment, invited
all
u Tenements, Stores, and Offices 10 he let
l(y~ MONEY to loan coiitieral security.
dugl0 dIy LEWIS c. MUM, 233 Main st.
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ATTORNEY & COUNSELLOR At LAW,
Has taken rooms D. sCOTT'S ApoIhecary
Store No 245 Main street. where he will be happy TO
attendto ALL business in his profession with prompness
and fidelity. ieb2 dow
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-15

What Is wanted is action, acion ACTION. The
North must rouse in lis might and lis majesty. The
People must declare themselves. The infamous
scheme must fall, if it falls at all, before the direct
assaults Of The People. Ii must be stunned by their
blows and be blasted by their maledictions. Ii is
no time for apathy and no time for soft words. Con-
gress never more sensitive to the public voice
than il is to-day upon this Its attention is
on the alert and lis ears are wide open. Let them
be filled with the accumulated lhunders Of univer-
sal condemnation of this alrocous aggression upon
the Free States. Let those thunders roll till they
shake the pillars of the Capitol and resound through
out the continent Public meetings should be every
where held, petitions should be everywhere circula.
ted Every hand should be raised and every tongue
should be loosened against this GROWING iniamy.-
Let the united voices Of the millions of the Free
States and swell like the increasing Of the
nearing cataract, until they shall drown every caitff
note Of approval ofthis monster fraud, and Unit ev-
cry in Washington shall feel as though it were
pierced by the sound of an archangeI's trumpet.
There is time. The bill will hardly get out of
the Senate till March, and in the House the de-
lay will be endless Ofthe majority now assumed
to exist in that body in its favor there are enough
that hate it, who will give Its opponents all the
latitude in their opposition that is required
Indeed, the prospect is that the consideration
of the bill will absorb half or two thirds of the
session. Once in the House, it will be whirled
as in a maelstrom. and fit be ultimately saved
from the engul phing abyss Of defeat it will only
be brought to land after long and weary efforts,
amid the storm and tempest, and in the thick
darkness of midnight rendered lurd by the fierce
opposition it will encounter
But the opponents of the bill should not be
forced by the apathy of the people to violent and
unayaDg extremities. The monster can be
san let ii be done. ]. s.. p.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-15

HOLDEN & KNowLToN's, formerly Fiskes.) QUAD
RlLLE BAND, prepared to furnish Music for
Balls Parles,s&c. ANY number of Pieces desired may
be had, by applying to B. x. Deland, No. Merchants
Row, Isaac Fske, OF at the Music Stores.
Music arranged for Brass, String Bands, by A. p
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-15

~ An old lady in Washington, N. H., under.
took to explain the operation Of a revolver TO her
two little grandsons, children of OTIS MecaIl. She
succeeded SO we'll that she lodged ball in the back
Of one Of them.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-15

d GY- Henry Foar, aged II, had both legs crushed
beneath train Of cars at Schenectady, N. Y. on
Thursday, and a Mr.. Scott Of Waterford was killed
10 attempting to get on to train on Wednesday
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-15

FIRE. At Richmond, Ky, on Monday, 9th
inst, whole square, consisting of Is buildings,
chiefly stores were burnt down. But little insur-
ance had been made on the property.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-15

EY The New York Herald says it is reported
that the New Steamer, nov building in that city,
which is intended to make the run to Liverpool in
six days, has been purchased by the Sultan of Tur.
key, for the sum Of $230,000.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-15

EY- Mathew F. and Robert Ward, charged with
killing Mr. Butler, the school teacher, Of Louisville,
Ky, for hogging their brother, were removed last
week from Louisville to the Hardin county Jail,
where they TO be tried.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-15

gy 1t was stated in Washington, on Monday
thai Gen. Armstrong of the Washington Union, in
tended to throw up his contract for reporting and
publishing the proceedings Of the Senate.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-15

- son Of Elk Governor Porter, of Pa, has
been fined $4,000, by the court in Dauphin County,
for stabbing one DR.. Seller.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-15

- On Sunday, 9Th inst, the whole business
portion Of the town OF Miami, Missouri, was burnt,
including the Odd FAlow's Hall, four stores, and
three buildings
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-15

Mrs Mary Whitaker Of Manchester, N. H.,
having been beaten by her husband because she
bore him no children TO inherit his name, his for.
tune and amable disposition, undertook TO drown
herself in the canal on Thursday morning last,
but finding the water too everlasting cold, she
called for help and was rescued. She made up
her mind not to repeat the trial in cold weather.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-15

EY-It is reported that the steamer building at
Williamsburg on the plan Of Mr.. Norris, of Phila-
delphia, intended to make the run to Europe in
six days. has been sold 10 the Sultan of Turkey
for $3.50, 900
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-15

~ Sixteen railroad car axles were broken on
the Central railroad, New York, week before
last. They got full frost and snapped off like
pipe STEMS
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are prepared to furnish MYsic all OF usOns.
Amply 10 N. p. GODDARD, hnlhnr street.
r. W. TWICuELL, Fruit roes.
G. II L0RING'S Music o ts, 1903 Msin a.
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CALVIN H. PRATT,
ATTORNEY O. COUNSELLOR AT Law
No. 206 Main Street, Worcester, Mass
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TX, Clark, N. D., HoMGPATEIc PuYsICIA
No A Walnut Sfeet. Office hours from to 9 A. NJ
and from TO 8 p NJ.
Worcester Jan LIST, 1881. janlu
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Mrso s. q o O Il w N, an experienced and succe
fu Midwife, holds herself readiness, day and nigh
to attend to the duties Of her profession. Resdenc
No 6 1stiustreet o2l-df
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Teacher of Vocal and Instrumental Music. Piano
Forte, and Music Room, No. 4, Harrington
Conner, Worcester, Mass.
BEST OF REFERENcEs GIVEN.
hLf
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l.. u. Nichols, M. D., nOMWPATaIo PHY
stc1AE, Residence No. ne Main Street. Office hOurs
from TO A. M, to and to Pm.
Aug9, 1852. dly
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American Girls, CIR Women, can haze ex-
Cellen situations, and good pay, SINAI! families, by
apply ing the Intelligence Office, 233 Main Street; up
Stairs, decl2