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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-12

IMPROVED Door KEY.-William Damarel,
of Brooklyn, N. Y, has obtained patent for
an extension door-key, upon plan which
suggests degree of security to bedrooms, or
other apartments when locked within, of great
Importance, especially to the keepers of hotels,
lodgng-houses &C., but for which outsiders
whether burglars Or others, and acknowledges
whose organs of locality are too deficient to
keep them from entering other peoples rooms,
nby mistake" will not be apt to thank him.
The principal consists in giving the capacity
of extension to heinside action alone, so that
REIMBURSEMENT of the key, by some person
within is rendered an indispensable prelimin-
airy to the springing of the bolt, from the out
side, by skeleton or even duplicate KEY.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-12

SINGULAR AFFAIR.--We learn, from the
Woonsocket Patriot, that man and woman
put up at Ballon's hotel, in that village, a few
days since, as man and wife. On the second
day after their arrival, however, the landlady
learned from the woman that the man who
accompanied her ,caS not her husband; that he
had entced her from home and that she
lived very unhappily, sc. She also said that
her pretended husband was amesmerist; that
she was -" subject - that she could not con-
troll herself when in his presence; and that
whatever he willed her to do, she did it in
voluntarily. She also said that her home was
in Southiagton, co., and that her gallant be-
longed in that vicinity,
The next morning, after this discovery, the
fellow decamped. The lady returned to her
friends in Southington.
The unmitigated scoundrel, who thus played
his pranks with this unsophisticated young
woman, is named Gas she said) Joseph NiIes
Pembleton. He is half-breed Indian, of
smart appearance, and swarthy complexion.
He was well dressed, and appeared to have
plenty of money. 1t is hoped that he may be
caught, and be given permanent home in the
penitentiary.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-12
Serious Riot IN 50. LowiS--Sirty Irish House
Torn Doton-FiUe Persons Reported Killed


Serious Riot IN 50. LowiS-Sirty Irish Houses
Torn DO,on-FjUe Persons Reported Killed.
ST. Louis, August S.-A dreadful riot oc-
Cured in this city this evening, about 5
o'clock, at the Fifth Ward polls. During an
alteration an Hishman stabbed an American.
This was the signal for general attack, in
which pistols were fired, stones thrown, and
other missiles freely used. The mob destroy
ed large number of drinking houses, and
broke the furniture to atoms. The crowd
supplied themselves with axes, and smashed
everything that would yield to blows. 1t is
rumored that five persons have been killed,
and large number wounded. The mob
threatened to attack the (Irish) College. The
Office of the Anzerger has been attacked, and
is now threatened again. Eight military
companies are now marching towards the
point threatened, and number have formed
in line to protect the Aazerger Office. Two
arrests have been made. About 60 houses,
mostly Irish groceries Of the lowest order,
have been destroyed. On Morgan street there
is not an Irish grocery left.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-12

The customary allowance Of mileage
to Gerrit Smith would have been five hundred
dollars, but he refused to take over ninety dol
lars that beng the amount of his actual trav-
cling expenses, and per diem allowances while
travelling to and from the capitol. The Spring
field Republican says,we have before expressed
the opinion that Mr.. Smith was not fit for a
member of Congress, and this proves it.
Upwards Of AGO emigrants from Eu-
rope, landed at New York, on Thursday.
Strong delegations, embracing men of
all existing parties, continue to be appointed
from the several counties in New York, to
attend the great State Anti Nebraska Com
vention, at Saratoga.
The steamer Empire City arrived at
New York, on Thursday, from Aspinwall,
with the mails, $l,l27 OOOin gold, and 200
passengers.
Peaches will not be abundant this year.
The crop in New Jersey will only be quar-
ter one, in Delaware about half Fine fruit
is sold in New Y ork for So basket. Arriv-
ais there have been plenty. Apples are not
promising much.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-12

Do SWALLOWS REASON "A swallow had
slipped its foot into the moose of cord at
tached to spout in the College DIES Quatres
Nations, at Paris, and by endeavoring to es-
cape had drawn the knot tighter. Its strength
being exhausted in vain attempts to fly, it ut
tered piteous cries, which assembled a vast
flock of other swallows from the large basin
between the Tuilleries and the Pont Neut. =
They seemed to crowd and consult together
for little while, and then one of them darted
at the string and struck it with its beak as it
flew past; and others following in quick sue
cession did the same, striking at the same
part, till after continuing the combined opera
ton for half an hour, they succeeded in sew
ering the cord and freeing their companion.-
Dupont de Nemours, who relates this anec-
dote, says that he witnessed it himself
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-12

CAMDEN, PICTURES FROM CUBA. Boston, John P.
Jewett, x Co.
The readers of the National Era will not need to be
reminded of the series of brilliant Letters from Cuba'
which appeared in that newspaper about year ago. The
production of Southern man, but of Northern education
(AIr William II. Hurlbu of Cambridge, Mass ,)-they
exhibited the keenest observation the most remarkable
eoquence of language, and the wealth of iusra
ton and illusion. Indeed John G. Whittier is said to
have remarked of them that the author of these letters
could accomplish anything which he pleased, in tera-
ture "
Those artcles appear to have constituted the germ of
the book termed " Gan-Eden" The title is defined by
motto from the Arabian Nights, and signifies the Garden
of Delight And the book is indeed Garden of Delight,
as well the lovely island describes. Still, the
is odd one, and apparently chosen for the
that induces shp-owners to select peculiar
for their vesseshat they may be better remembered by
those who have hailed them.
But in this case, the reader will hardly be likely to for
get the DO Ok whatever its title In the first place, it is
the side of Freedom great novelty for work on Gu
ba. Secondly the author evidently had pecuaropporu
mites for social intercourse and to have mingled in
Spanish society, with the of experienced traveller,
Finally there is the charm of beauty of style, such as
is rarely be found among hasty and dashing Am
ercan writers. We have several times this
thorcompared, by the critics, to Curtis, the "Howadj"
But thinking, there is vigor and variety in MIR.
Hurburts STYLE far surprising the powers of the author
Potphar Papers, while in grace Of picturesque
ness of language there little choose between the two.
" Gan-Eden" also indicates knowledge of books,
less of men, than the brilliant writings of Curtis
Those who doubt this assertion have only to make the
comparison for themselves.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-12

POISONED On Thursday afternoon, the
infant child of 1. Lidou, residing at French
Row, was poisoned, in consequence of its
mother administering laudanum to it instead
of paragoric. Dr. Hathaway was called, but not
until the poison had taken deadly effect, The
child was about eight weeks old, and was on
ly slightly sick, when the mother made the
fatal mistake, which resulted in its death, on
Friday morning.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-12

INSTITUTE OF INsTRUcrIoN.-The Institute of
Instruction, closed its session at Providence,
on Thursday, 10th inst. 1. S. Sherwin, Of
Boston, was elected President; John Kings
bury, of Providence, first Vice President; D.
B. Hagar, Of Jamaica Plains, Recording Sec
rotary; VIM. d. Tlcknor, of Boston, Treas
urer.
After the transaction of other business, w.
Hooker, of Yale College, lectured upon the
Prominence which should be given to Facts,
in Education.
A discussion was held on Geography.
In the afternoon, resolutions We're passed,
acknowledging the hospitality of the people Of
Providence, and George G. Sumner delivered
lecture on The State of Education in Europe.
After a few appropriate closing remarks from
the President, the Institute adjourned, sine
die.
In the evening, the members were invited
to a moonlight excursion down the bay.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-12

EXCELSIOR" Eat, drink, and be merry" is an old
Epicurean maxim, which very good if nationally
observed If eats excess and drinks what clouds
his reason he cannot by any possibility be merry; il
he eats good food when he is hungry and drinks the
cup that cheers but does not nebriae when he dry
cannot fail to feel merry Co. them to the Excelsior study
the excellent bill of fare presented at that establishments
choose your favore dishes, and quietly supply your
stomach with natures best restorer In addition to the
ordinary and extraordinary agreements of good table,
there will be splendid clam chowder tonight.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-12

FEMALE LIQUoR-SELLERs.-Two Irish wo-
men were tried in Ware, last week, before
Justice Clark, of Enfield, for Illegally selling
intoxicating liquors. Both were convicted
and fined $40 and costs each, and in default
of payment were committed to the house OF
correction, in Northampton, for two months.
One of them had twin children, and the other
one child, all about seven months old. On
Tuesday, the women paid their fines, and
were discharged, together with their babies.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-12

The great fire at New Orleans on the 9TH,
was not subdued till twenty large stores were
entirely consumed. Twenty-six firms were
burnt out, all of them heavy losers. the ag-
gregate loss will not be less than million of
dollars and the assurances are as follows =
100000 in a company whose name the tele
graph omits Sun Mutual Co. 100, 900 to
l50,O0O Home Mutual $4,000; Merchants
$4,000; Louisiana Mutual $4,000; Toronto
1900; Delaware Mutual 10000; Hudson
River 5,000 and l0l,O0O at Liverpool and
London, of which 80, O0O is in the Royal In
surance Co. of Liverpool. The weather was
intensely hot, and several cases of sun stroke
occurred. The engines were also inadequate
" supplied with water.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-12

a WEALTHY PAUPER.-A few days since a
DIR. Domino, supposed to be reduced to ex-
IRENE penury, and who had for a long time
lived very meanly, died at ST. Louis, and the
public administrator proceeded to take possess
sion of his effects and sell them, to pay his
funeral expenses. On removing portion of
lot of frewood on the premises, there was
found under it a wooden box of considerable
weight, which was broken open. 1t was found
to contain Sl7OO in gold. On instituting a
further search on the premises, $4,000 in pa
per money, Missouri bills, were discovered
wrapped in some old fragments of clothing
near the fire place. A bag containing 500
more in specie was eventually added to the
treasure, and other small sums in the course
of the exciting search were brought to light,
making the whole amount found about $4,000.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-12
IOI FL }.

In this city, August l0 Nancy Bridges wife of Sum
ner Bridges, aged Il years.
D. Funeral on Sunday afternoon, from her late resi-
dence, at hatpast O'Clock. Relatives aud friends are
invited TO att nd, without further notice.
In this city, July 20th Dea George Baldwin, aged So
In this city 9Th inst, James W. Woodwortl, Of South
Boston, aged d
In this city, 9Th inst, Edward t. of Larkin Gates,
! year and mos; Jos phne O., daughter Joseph
Cra~ioot mos; 10Th, Ella E daughter OF Levi Edrige
weeks; Adson g., son of Butler Bartlett, most lib,
In Assbit, Mass, 9th inst John Spsirs, ST. 62 years
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-12

PRATEs.-The British schooner Orbit, from
Grand Quay, Turks Island arrived at New
York; on the 10th inst, and reports the APP
pearance of a suspicious brig, showing a black
flag, off that port, who would not allow pill
OF to board her.
The Captain of British sloop arrived at
Turks Island, reports having been taken in
tow tor two days and robbed of two coils Of
rope, when he was allowed TO depart.
A U. S. sloop- of war at Turks Island, re-
ported that French man-o f-war had captur-
ed pirate to the westwa ard of the Bahamas,
that had taken number of vessels.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-12

FATAL RAILROAD AccIDENT.-As the Wo-
burn Branch train on the Lowell Railroad
was nearing Brooks Bridge in South Wo-
burn, at about three o'clock Thursday after
noon, Mr.. George Scales, the brakeman, had
his hat blown from his head. He attempted
to grasp it, and incautiously leaned SO far from
the car that his head struck the bridge with
great force, and he was instantly killed. Mr..
Scales was % years or age.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-12

INTERESTING FROM KANsAs.-Mr Charles
H. Branscomb, late OF Chicopee, who went
out as pioneer of the first emigrating party to
Kansas from New England, returned to this
city yesterday, bringing very gratifying ac-
counts from the emigrants. The whole party
were in excellent health and spirits, looking
forward confidently to the full realization of
their expectations and hopes. They had Sc
lected and located themselves on a beautiful
site for town, on the right bank of the Kan
sas river, 40 miles from its mouth, where they
had pitched their tents and commenced the
construction of their cabins. They have
formed a regular sluatter organization, of
which the first President is Mr.. f. Fuller, late
of this city; and Mr.. E. Davenport of Boston,
is Secretary. Mr. Branscomb states that his
expectations in relation to the country were
realized in every respect and in the album
dance of its springs of pure, sweet, and ex-
cellent water, it far exceeds his anticipatons.
Mr. B. states that if the emigrants push for
ward from the free States, they will not only
secure to themselves, easily, and at cheap
rate, future independence in most delight
ful climate, but will also secure the new State
to freedom. Even the emigrants from the
slave States who do not carry slaves, will vote
for freedom, and the shareholders themselves
begin to give it up, that the State must be
free One STAKEHOLDER in Franklin, Mo-, ex
plored the country, and having selected a
claim, near where the New England company
have located, returned to Missouri and re-
moved his effects, including four slaves on to
the location. On his arrival, finding the pop
ulation coming in from the free States, and
judging well the consequences, he re-packed
his effects, and took them and the slaves back
again to Missouri. Another, from Virginia,
who had selected a location, on seeing what
the character of the population was likely to
be, remarked that he "was not such id
fool as to bring his slaves there"
Mr.. B. seems very happy IN the encourage
ing prospects of his new home. After attend
ing to the business which has brought him
East, on his own behalf rnd that of his asso-
ciates, he will again return to Kansas, in sea-
son to accompany the next train Of emigrants.
and to afford them the aid and advice which
his experience qualities him to impart.
1t is now expected that the next company
viii consist Of about 1000 persons, and that
they will leave New England the hitter part
of this month.
Some of the Shareholders inquired of Mr..
Branscomb, whether he was Eli Thayer, of
Massachusetts,, of whom they had heard so
much Mr.. b. replied that he was not, but
there was man in the company who was
ready to personify Mr.. Thayer, and take the
consequences, if they would pay the company
the 5000 which had been offered for Mr..
Ihayers apprehension and delivery They
informed them, moreover, that they stood in
the same position Mr.. Thayer did, and that
they were there to test the question of the
rights of American freeinen in that territory.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-12

SINGULAR Academia few days since, a
little girl, Amy Francis. between three and
four years of age, daughter of Mr.. G. W. Bos-
worth of Milford, came to her death in the
following singular manner. She was sitting
on the door stone playing with her dolls, and
occasionally swinging them in a loop of the
clothes line, loose end Of which hung from
a nail at the side of the door. III some way
she got her own neck i'll the loop, and slipping,
as is Supposed, from the end of the door-stone,
became SO suspended by the neck, that when
found life was extinct.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-12

BALL's.-We had balloon ascension last Tuesday in
city, but always have saloon descension at Har-
rington Corner. Eronauts go up and inhae the air;
gasronomats go down and imbibe soup maisre; nron-
aus throw out sandy BALLAST gastronomats pitch in
meats, pies, OYSTERS fruits &c. &c. &C., which constitute
the most portable, practicable profitable ballast in the
universe CAN into Balls and learn ''ve and etlive"
Chowder to.night
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-12

THE STATE Aims HOUSE AT MUNsoN.-The
Palmer Journal states that this institution
now contains about four hundred inmates,
and connected with it school kept by Nj.
Stickney, which is attended by about two
hundred boys and girls. The whole estab-
lishment is well conducted and in admirable
nrder
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-12

New Method Of Inhalation. a new and
powerful discovery for the Consumption Asthma
Bronchitis, Coughs Colds and all lung complaints DR.
Curtss Hygeana, Inhalng Hygean Vapor and Cherry
syrup, has accomplished Of the wonderful cures
OF Asthma and Consumption in this city, during the past
month"; ever known to 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 medcaed vapor the heat
u the body being sufficient to evapoae the fluid Sold by
Boyd Paul, No 40 CoTtand ST., C. Il. Ring corner Of
john ST. and broadway n. Y, and by Mrs Hayes, IT'S
Fulton ST., Brooklyn. Price So package
n; ANY person enclosing So by mail to Boyd &
Paul. or Curtis Perkins, N. Y, viii receive package
containing bottle of Hygean Yapor Of Cherry Syr
up and an inhaler, in neat box by express free to any
part of the United States or four packages for $40
For sale in Worcester by NJ. B. Green 2l2 Main Street;
l. Lazel, 2Ol Main street, and Bush Co. Front St.
az dCrd&wl
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-12

FRIDAY, Aug. 18th.
Before special Justice FuHer.-James Con-
way, for being drunk on the 10th inst, was
fined 81 and costs, amounting to 1911. In
default he was committed.
Patrick Sullivan, for being drunk, was
fined 81 and costs, amsunting to 5000, and
was committed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-12

SPUR LEWIS continue attend to their customers
bodily want and their customers continue to appreciate
their efforts in that direction The seasons supply the
various materials of provender and the professors of
ronomy reproduce them in their various delicious FORMS
Spur Lewis in their art of serving
up good food in good shape anybody may know who
will call on them. There will be chowder tonight.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-12

Among the rewards at the late celebration
Of the Jackson (Ill) Female Seminary was the
following ITO Miss Hattie ]. Hine, for
meekness of disposition, kind -heartedness and
affection, husband-Mr. Austin Rockwell"
lf.such magnificent prizes are annually award
ed, that school will become very popular.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-12

DRowNED.-A colored boy, named Henry
Johnson, aged ten years, was drowned at
Hopedale, Milford, on the Sth inst, while
bathing in a stream, in company with boy
smaller than himself
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-12
DRAPER * CLARK,

0er for sale and will keep hand through the season,
better assortment of LINZ than can be bought at any
other place in the State. Also, Cement and Cacne Plas
ter.
Worcester March 15 1854 DIFF mch26
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-12

NoTIoE.-Ladies who in want of Embroideries,
Gimps Buttons Brads Cord and Tnssels for aprons will
call at Pratt's, No. 2oS Main street.
P. SParasols and Fans at cost-whch will richly pay
the buYer.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-12

A New FRuIr-EG Johnson, who resides in
Tatnic district, about miles from town, has
given us an oportunity TO test new seeding
peach raised by him. 1t is small, about the
size of the Early Ann, of much better quail
ity than that variety, and near a fortnight ear
ler, ripening here about the first of August.
We should suppose that its great precocity,
and its very fair quality, would make it quite
desirable for cultivation
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-12

BULL FIGuTs IN TEXAS. A Texan news
paper says that on Sunday, the 10th ult., the
gentlemen and ladies of San Antonio, were
RECALLED with the exhibition of bull fight
The arena was crowded, and after a prolonged
series Of refined tortures the poor fellow was
allowed to shuttle off his mortal coil.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-12

JAIL DELIvERY.-On the night of the Sd
inst. ten persons escaped from the Jail in De-
troit, by cutting hole through the wall, and
letting themselves down to the ground by
means of a cord.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-12

AMHERST CoLLEGE.-The anniversary ex-
ercises at this Institution, commenced on
Tuesday, Sth inst, and were continued to
Thursday evening. On Tuesday evening the
Freshmen and Sophomore classes had an ex-
hibition of prize speaking and on Wednesday
morning the meeting of the Alumni took
place, when Rev. T. d. Huntington, of Bos-
ton, was chosen orator for next year. In the
afternoon, Professor FELTON,, of Harvard Uni
versity addressed the Phi Beta Kappa Society.
Rev. Horace Bushnell, of Hartford, is chosen
orator for next year, by this society.
On Thursday, twenty-five orations were
delivered by the members of the graduating
classes.
President Hitchcock, who has been at the
head of this establishment since 1915, has re-
signed his post. No one has yet been chosen
to succeed him.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-12

q. vi. Jemchs. DENTIST and Manufacturer Of
Mineral Teeth. TEETH inserted fine gold plate from
one tooth to an entire set.
Filling and extracting done in the most thorough man
ner Satisfaction guaranteed In all or no charge
90 Office over ENos DoRR IS Bookstore fouJ
doors north Of the American House.
Worcester, May ], 1854. off
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-12

The Fall Term of Mss BIGELow's ScHooL for
Young Ladies and Misses will commence on Sept lst-
Pupils will board with the Teacher No. Is Main street, if
desired For further particulars consult circulars.
iy26 d2aWtf
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-12

ENLIGHTENED VIRGINIA. Rev. s. Black.
Southern Methodist Minister, lately
preached a sermon on Williams river, in Me.
holas county, which was the first ever deliv-
cred in that region ofcountry, though it had
qwsrey.