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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-01
CITY HALL, WORCESTER.

The.F0URTH LECTURE WILDE given
WEDNESDAY EVENING, NOvenn Der 1 /.
Subject: The First Created Animal Life with the first
FossILLIFERoUs Rocks. Several beautiful Paintings will
be exhibited.
The Course will be Illustrated by series of large and
beautiful Paintings representing Volcanoes Coral islands
Coal Period California Deposits and the Monsters Of the
Deep and Animals of the Pre-Adamte World &c. These
Paintings executed at cost of four thousand dollars
He will endeavor render the subject Ineligible to the
humblest capacity.
The following subjects will be treated during the Course,
1.-The Natural Creation and Formation of Planet.
2-Evdences of its once being in a melted state
3-Proofs that its interior is yet in melted condition.
4-Fhckness of ITS Crust.
5-The elevation of Continents and Islands.
6-The difference il the age of Mountains. The COM
position and position Of Rocks.
7Classfcaons of the Rocks by fossils found in them,
Coal Beds and Coal formations
Proofs that all Goals, Graphite, and the Diamond,
of vegetable origin.
9Ancient Inhabitants and History of the Earth writ
ten by the finger of Nature the Rocks that compose
the Globes Crust.
10-Organic Remains of myrisds of Animals that exist.
ed the Earth and in the Seas millions of years before
Man called into being.
1.-THE difference between the Animals that have ex-
listed with man, and those that the Earth before
was created.
12-Age of the World. Agreement of the Biblical and
Geological Chronology of the Earth Bishop shers date
of Creation. The harmony Of Geology with the Mosaic
account of Creation.
Tickets the Course 81, Single Tickets 25 cents. For
sale at the Book Stores.
u Children to the Course, 80 cents; if attended by
Parents or Guardians.
Only 500 of Course Tickets for sale Doors open at
quarter before T. To commence at u o'clock precisely
OPS diff
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-01

Commemorative are requested to state
that Mr.. Butman showed his pistol on Sun
day evening at an early hour instead of late
one as we had supposed, and that the remark
he made upon drawing it out was, "this will
take care of them" We would state also in
this correction, that we were mistaken in sup
posing that no committee of vigilance was APP
pointed at the City Hall meeting. The mo-
ton scGs carried after some discussion, and
about sixty volunteers enrolled their names,
who stood like faithful sentinels to their posts
until Butman was placed in the custody of the
city police.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-01


Mr.. CAss.-We believe it is in New Haven
harbor that vessel sometimes drops anchor
where the water seems to be sufficient to float
her out again at any hour; but when the tide
falls off she may be found, safe enough, but
settled deep in the mud, and her boats as
useless as handcarts to reach the wharf with.
Into such a tremendous harbor the venerable
Mr.. Cass dropped anchor year or two ago.
Friends thought that when it should suit him
he had only to hoist sail to favoring breeze
and with dignity and grace move out to sea,
or at least ground on the outer bar. But it is
of no use even to spread more canvass than
the Generals craft ever carried. He is sunk
to the water line in mud. His Southern
friends foated him in, but like ruthless tide
drift out again with change in the moons
phase. Politicians should note well the sor-
rowful sight. 1t is probably appointed for
their instruction. 1t would not be so bad but
that some very staunch ships find their tim
bers rotten, and their planks worm eaten be-
fore the tide serves their turn again. South
erly winds ave scarce nova .days.-N. Y.
Times.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-01

PLURALITY LAw.-The Legislature of Mas
sachusetts, at its late session, passed " An act
concerning the Election of City, Town and
County Officers" which provides that in all
elections hereafter holden for the choice of
town, city or county officers, by the people,
the person receiving the highest number of
votes shall be declared elected" Section l of
Chapter 20 of the Acts of 1854 is in the fol-
lowing words:
In all elections hereafter holden for the
choice of Representatives in the Congress of
the United States, the person receiving the
highest number of votes shall be declared
elected. and the Governor shall forthwith
transmit to such person certificate of such
choice, signed by the Governor and counter
signed by the Secretary.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-01

EFFECTS OF FEAR.-The Boston papers state
that Mr.. Butman arrived in that city late on
Monday evening, having travelled the whole
distance by pr,oate cOpUeyance. lie was in
such terror of every thing bearing the name of
Worcester, that he did not dare to ride upon
the Worcester Railroad. Mr.. B. was SO far
recovered from,hi fright, as to be about on
Tuesday morning; but it is said that he felt
somewhat sore, in consequence of the blows
he had received at the hands of his assailants
in this city. f
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-01

LEoMINsTER.-A man apparently about 30
years Of age, was found in the woods, near the
Catholic Church in Leominster, on Monday
morning. He was lying on the ground. in
a perfectly helpless condition, where he had
probably been for several days. He could
give no account of himself, any farther than
that his name was French, and that he be-
longed in South Boston. He is a mere skele-
ton, and, Judging from his filthy appearance,
is suffering from Ines Uemeyea. He was taken
to the alms-house by the overseers.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-01

When Machacon, the Greek Physician, was
slain, Homer said of him, ga good Physician
is worth as much as a whole army" Then a
good medicine like Ayers CathGrtic Pi5Is, is
worth great deal more, because it cures as
well, works wider, and lasts longer. The cir
Gle of the best Physicians labor must be mar
row, while such remedy is available to all
can be had by everybody, and is worth hav-
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-01

GEOLOGICAL LECTURES. -Dr Boynton de-
lighted another immense audience last eve
ming at the City Hall-presenting the various
points of his subject III his usual clear and
perspicuous manner. This evening he dis
courses upon the " first created animal life,"
with the " first fossilliferous rocks" Those
who would enjoy rare treat, should go and
hear him.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-01

Benjamin w. Cooper, an enterprising
farmer Of Camden, N. j., says, an efectual
manuring for land may be obtained for about
90 cents an acre, by paying that amount for a
pound of turnip seed, and sowing it among
corn. 81 have reason to believe" says he,
"that crop OF turnips, when buried, leaf and
root, will be found superior to almost any 9TH
er that can be obtained, for the purpose of
ploughing in as green crop for manuring.''-
At the proper season it may easily be tried
Farmers Cabinet.
Mrs. Bemis and Mrs. William TYLER
were taken suddenly i'll, and died within a
few hours, at Washington, D. c. They We're
sisters, nieces of ex-Speaker Andrew Steven
son, and wives eff clerks in the departments
at Washington, Mr. Tyler being nephew Of
ex-President Tyler. The aged mother of the
deceased ladies beirg also sick, the physician
ordered an immediate removal from the house,
which was situated over sewer.
"The Habeas Corpus and Scientific
Journal by DR.. G. w. F. Mellen, has made
its appearance, and produced considerable
sensation in the community. The doctor is
learned writer, an eloquent debater, an astute
philosopher, and one of the most urbane gen.
tlemen in social society to be found in these
regions. -Boston Bee.
st. Patrick's Church (CathoIc) in
Lowell, which is capable of holding $500 per-
sons, was dedicated on Sunday. Bishops
Fitzpatrick, Of Boston, and O'Reilly, of Hart
ford, were present. as were also priests from
Philadelphia, New York, Salem, Boston and
other places.
Some fifteen or twenty of the leaders
OF the revolution now going on in Mexico,
have been arrested by the United States Mar
shall, at Brownsville, Texas, to answer
charge Of having violated the neutrality laws,
by arming and equipping their men on the
American bank of the river.
The proceedings of one of the Know
nothing lodges in New York city, last week,
became SO violent that the gas was turned off,
and general fight ensued. 1t is stated that
in the melee, an ex-candidate for mayor was
thrown out of the second story window, and
severely injured.
Delmonico, in New York, paysa hand
some sum, at his place down town, to young
men for eating oysters every forenoon. The
example afforded is profitable during .he tenn
porary prejudice against the bivalves.
Wool is now more depressed in value
than it has been before for many years, the
price having steadily declined for several
months, until the medium and lower grades
are selling for less than two thirds of their
value eighteen months ago.
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The Rail Road Collision.

We are indebted to Rev. A. C. enson, of
leicester, for the following extracts from
letter received by him from his brother. Scene
Of The Dreadful Collision IL, Canada, some 20
miles from, Detroit,
FRIDAY, Oct. 9th, 1854.
God has spared my life and health. This
morning, some half hour before daylight the
express train in which l was, consisting of
two baggage cars, two second-class or emil
grant cars, and four frst-class passenger cars,
when going some twenty miles per hour, ran
into dirt train. The passengers in the Sec
ond- class cars are all either killed or very bad
ly wounded-literally smashed to pieces. The
car that l was in was Just about one-third
broken in pieces one of the baggage cars
went directly over my head, on the top of the
car. and is there now. Passengers about four
seats in front of me were killed, and some be-
hind me badly wounded. 1 presume there
are sixty or seventy (mostly foreigners) either
killed outright or will die during the day.
The hinder end of the car in which sat, was
broken; also the fore end Of the one next be.
hind.
think ought to be thankful for my life if
any man should be. The shock was not of
sufficient force to throw me from my seat
Such heart-rending cries as Immediately fol-
lowed and still continue, 1 hope never again
to hear.
l wrote thus far, this morning, in the midst
OF terrible confusion. am now waiting in
Detroit, hoping to get my trunk. As to the
accident, no human being can describe it,
1t is beyond description. One man was there
who was at NorwallI two years age, and SAYS
he thinks thsS worse than that There were
IL or IA passengers killed or very badly wound
ed in the car with me. was not injured in
the slightest degree. l felt the shock very
sensibly, but was not thrown from my seat
had thought only a short time before of GO
ing to seat where believe man was very
badly injured, probably now dead. hear
that there was an accident on Lake Shore r.
Road to-day-twenty lives lost perhaps there
might have been twenty one if had gone that
way.
SATURDAY MORNING.
have my trunk this morning-it is not in-
jured at all. The car in which it was placed
was very strong, and not broken as was the
one directly forward, and one back of it, which
was cleft in pieces. 1t was total darkness
when the collision took place-one half hour
before daylight. There are now go dead and
some 80 badly wounded. We were II miles
from station, Except wood and water sta
tion,) one way, and 80 miles the other way
We were so miles from Detroit. We could
not get water, and had to remain there i'll that
horrible place till IL clock, when we came
on.
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AdditionnI Foreign News.

Jerome Bonaparte has been re-naturalized
as a Frenchman.
The latest despatch from. Lord Raglan stated
that the allies would open their fire upon Sc
bastopol about the 9th.
Russia is amassing troops on the Austrian
frontier, while she has scarcely regiment on
the frontier of Prussia.
1t is confidently asserted that secret treaty
has been made between Russia and Prussia.
The total Russian force available for the de-
fence of Sebastopol, is 100000; the same num-
Der as those of the allies, both land and sea
force.
Messrs. divers and McHenry's affairs look
more favorable.
The recent heavy failures in England are
causing disastrous effects.
Samuel Phillips, the novelist IL dead.
The cholera is spreading in Dublin.
Messrs. Perrins & Wright, and five other
firms in Dublin, have failed, and panic pre-
walls there, which is considered but temporary.
All foreign refugees have been ordered to
leave Madrid within eight days.
China letters mention that three attempts
had been made TO capture Canton, but with
out success. An attempt to effect a compro-
mise with the insurgents, had failed. Fight
ing continued at Shanghai, without any de-
cisive results.
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH,
The cholera is abating at London. The
deaths of last week were only 250.
The traffic in Russian merchandise, through
Prussian ports, will be stopped.
1t is now reported that Schamyl has not
been defeated by the Russians.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-01

The attention OF our readers is especially
invited to the advertisement of a great land
sale which is to come off in the southwest part
OF the city, on Saturday next. These lots are
among the most beautiful, in point of location,
to be found in the city; and the mechanic,
merchant, or capitalist, viii find it favorable
opportunity for investment. The sale viii
take place on the premises, commencing at
o'clock precisely.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-01

HENRY ]. GARDNER has published letter
in the Boston papers of yesterday, controVert-
ing some of the statements respecting him, in
Judge Aliens speech, at the late Convention
in this city. We shall notice it farther here
after. Our object at this time, is, to correct
mistake, which was made by our reporter, in
reporting that speech. Judge Allen is repre-
scented as saying that Mr.. Gardner was one of
the first subscribers to fund for the support
Of the Chronicle; whereas, what he did say,
was, that he was one of the first subscribers to
the Chronicle, which was established to oppose
the liquor law. The error was discovered be-
fore our paper went to press, and was directed
to be corrected; but, by some oversight, it
was omitted to be done. We should have
made this statement earlier, but that we did
not deem the error one of any special impor-
lance; but, inasmuch as Mr.. Gardeners de-
NAL is based ON the report, it becomes neces-
sary now to make it. We presume he will
not deny the truth of what was actually said.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-01
SATURDAY MORNING

FATAL AccIDENT.-The little girl who was
SO shockingly wounded at Pawtucket on Sat-
urday, was the daughter of Patrick Hughes.
The injury was inflicted, not by a circular
saw, but by growing machine. She crawl
ed under it to gather shavings, and in draw
ing back raised her head and came in contact
with the prongs Of the machine, which was
revolving with great rapidity. Though ter
ribly wounded, she survived near "A hours.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-01

EXTRACT from a letter to the New York
Times, written at Paris:
"Now 1 do not exaggerated do not strain
the facts when l say that in the entire British
press we have not friend-not one that may
be considered as an American advocate. And
whyF For the plain reason that the public
sentiment in Great Britain is against u.s.
They fatter us for our trade; they may be
shy of a quarrel with us at present, but if the
press be any indication Of public feeling, then
the people of the three Kingdoms, at heart,
dislike, fear, hate Us. They dislike our man
our policy. Such is our relation to one of the
two powers which now hold the sceptre of the
world"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-01

RATIFICATION. understand that there
is to be ratification meeting at the City Hall,
on Saturday evening, of the proceedings
whereby Asa o. Butman, the Kidnapper, was
expelled from the city, the use of the hall hav-
ing been granted to Joseph A. Rowland and
others
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-01

was protected and saved by the " abolition
lists, while the valiant hunkers who sympa-
thize with the Transcript, were blowing off
their valor over their cider. We rejoice to
think that the men who spurn and spit upon
the Fugitive Slave edict are the first to vim
dictate and sustain the "higher law" of hu-
manity, even when it is attacked in the per-
son of a notorious kidnapper. They amply
vindicated the great truth that the best men
are always the bravest. We so far sympathize
with Silas as to hope that he will never again
have the modification of seeing Butman sent
out of Worcester.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-01

DEMOCRATIC DIsTRIcT CoNvENTIoN.-The
District Convention met at the same place in
the afternoon, passed resolutions, and nomi-
mated Hon. Isaac Davis, of this City, as the
Democratic candidate for Representative to
Congress from the Ninth District.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-01

HIGH LIFE IN New YORK. by Jonathan Slick, Esq. Pub
lshed by Bunce Brother, 134 Nassau-st, N. Y.
Jonathan Slick talks somewhat like the original 'Sam"
but different TOPICS and with less philosophical anay
sis of character 1t is pleasant funny reading and
the mouth to be continually wreathed with smiles. For
sale by John Keith 4 Co.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-01

Afternoon Dancing SchOOI.-Signor L. PA
PANTI respectfully informs the public that he will com
mence his class in Dancing the 10th of September
next, at WGrren Hall, for Misses and Masters list
will be found at Mr. PERRY's Music Rooms No 4
Harrington Block, where parents wishing to send their
children, will please leave their names-and where par
ticulars will be made known diff ap5o
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-01
DIED.

In this city, Oct Is, George L. Parker 90 yeas, S1St,
Peter Rich, 49,
In Wincbendon, Oct. 90, Ephraim H. Wilson, aged IS
years. He was Postmaster several years SINCE An ex
cellent and much respected citizen.
In Northboro, Oct. 4, Mr. Winthrop Allen Hunt, only
of Jer. Hunt aged II; 3D. Capt Curtis Howe aged
"a; 2Sh, Mrs. Polly Patch, rsct Of Mr.. Patch Of this
city, aged a.
In Troy, N. H. Mrs. Marcia Ann Beers, Formerly of
Winchendon) wife of MI John U. Beers aged % years.
In New Ipswich, N. H., Oct % Mrs susanne W. Park.
,aged ~ Her remains laid beside those Of
her husband, in Winchendon.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-01
FOR ONE WEEK ONLYu

IFITss III NJ COFDtIIs II D Il 7 z n d Il n T
CLAIRV0YANT, formerly of Salem, would respect
fully inform the inhabitants of Wo cester and vicinity
that she is prepared to wait upon all who wish to consult
with her the past present. and future of absent friends
and persons lost property courtshp marriage cases.
or any business transactions.
Resdence-53 Central street. Examinations cents
Office houfs-from 2 to 2. NJ.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-01

r c m oval. The subscribers have removed to
the new store on FOSTER STREET, near the Boston
Worcester Passenger Depot where they will continue to
carry on the WHOLESALE PRODUCE BUSINESS, in
an s branches The public patronage is respectfully
licited BASSETT & BAYITEs
o2 DIFF
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Err, Botanic Physician, and his wife, ClairUoydnt
DoctreSS, have moved to the city of Worcester los
PLEASANT STREET, Seaver st. where they may be
consulted, privately all diseases to which is heir
Mrs A. in ClairvOyant state will examine patients
and describe their diseases without any previous acquan
lance with their condition. and prescribe for their relief
Office Hours-From to II A. NJ, and l to M.
aug dtAs
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Police Court.

TUESDAY, Oct. 81.
Before Judge Circumstances T. Eddy, for
being on the Both inst, was fined So and
costs, amounting to 81 AZ, and in default was
committed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-01

A FACT FOR OUR HoRTIoULTURAL READERS.
1t has been discovered that for the generali-
ty Of flowers, and more especially for gera-
NUNS, and the most delicate specimens Of the
lily tribe, common glue, diluted with suffi-
Gent portion of water, forms richer manure
than guano, or any other yet discovered
Plants placed in sand on the worst Soils dis
play more beauty and vigor when watered
with this composition, than those grown in
the richest soil, and sprinkled with water
TraUeHer.
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Insurance
Insurance be obtained various kinds of property

Insurance.
Insurance can be obtained various kinds of property
in the
METROPOLITAN OFFICE, of Boston, Stock.
HOWARD, of Lowell do.
ELIOT, of Boston, do
HAVERHILL, of Haverhin, Mutual
MILFORD, of Milford, do.
And in other good Massachusetts Gces on application
to the subscriber at 1877, Union Block, Worcester Mass
slS daWow WARREN LAZELL.
DIR. Henry Sargent having paid particular at
enton in his recent visit to Paris and London to the
study Of Diseases Of the Eye and General Surgery will
henceforh devote himself especially to the practice of
these branches of his Profession Office No. IL and IL
Worcester Bank Block. apl2 dawtf
DRAPER & CLARK,
oer for sale and will keep on hand, through the
better assortment of LIME than be bought at any
other place in the State Also, Cement and Calcne Pas
ter.
Worcester, March Is. 1854 diff mch2s
w. w. RICE.
A T RNEY AT LAW.
No. Worcester Bank Block. ....... Foster Street
jyi4i WORCESTER, MASS. I'D d& Ssiaf'
JAMES e. ESTABROoK.
ATTORNEY & COUNSELLOR AT LAW
d. No Union Block. Worcester d&wtf
A. Prentiss, Designer and Engrayer upon Wood
and Stone. House on Crescent Street All orders left
with G. w. RICE, at L. d. Goddard 4 Co.'s, will meet
with prompt attention Particular attention paid to Draft
ug Machinery. decSo diff
L. b. Nichols, NJ. D., Homoeopatllic Physician
Residence No. liz Main Street Office Hours from to
.
August 8, 1858. lly
Sparkling Soda Water, with the usual variet,
Of choice syrups Fifty Tickets for dollar.
L. 7. LAZELL, Apothecary
may1 diff POI MainStreet
Observation-Disclosures wishing to employ an
experienced DRESS MAKER at their residences can be
accommodated by calling MISS GLEASON, at No. S
Irving Street. d12ts oIa
A.. Whiting, Teacher of the Organ, Piano 70. e
and Cultivation Of the Voice. Also, Agent for VIM.
Emerson's Celebrated Pianos for sale. Pianos Tuned
Rooms No. Piper Block, up stairs. junl dom
Removal. Ma NJ. W. GERELDs Physician
and successful MidDife, No. SO Summer between Cen
tra and Exchange streets. N. B-Parcular attention
given to the treatment of all Female Diseases cu o3
Gambia, just received and for sale by nf.
g. s. h A. J. HOWE
mchzs ou Worcester Bank Block.
Clamin's DaguerreetyPe kooms, 1888 Main
street, opposite American Temperance House. II
Je9 dtf
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HoGs.-The Louisville Journal says THE
packing season is rapidly approaching. There
is nothing doing, however. Packers. with
tight money market and large stocks, are 10th
to enter the market at the rates now demand
ed. The crop, it is now generally admitted,
will show not so large a deficiency as was sup
posed some time ago. Some are offering 81
net, but no sales could at present be effected
at over 81 so net.
The Alton Telegraph says-We hear it ru-
mored that 5000 hogs have been contracted
for at Springfield, H., at So 80. The repre-,
sented seller is packer of that place.