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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-03-18
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Washington, Friday. March 10, 1854.
The bargaining in the House is enormous.
They are pushing up the Western Railroad
bills at great rate, which are put through on
the maxim of "scratch my back and I'll tickle
your elbow" Wisconsin has projected lines
of 700 miles in length embodied IN one bill,
which is likely to pass. Little Minnesota
comes along with another string of alternate
sections half as long. The prospects of carry
ing out the conditions Of these grants is as re-
mote as the chances Of finding a new moon for
Jupiter. Scheming men have got them in
hand mostly and, a terrible mess will be made
of the whole tlnng in the end. You may
judge for yourself, when 1 tell you that Robt
]. Walker is mixed up with some of the lar
gest of the enterprises. The French Spoila-
ton bill is kept off by Western men who are
trafdcking for votes for their schemes, by prom
ising contingent support for that long defer
red measure of justice. The whole course of
legislation on these land bills and everything
else of kindred character goes to show that
the nearer Congress comes to nothing in their
action the better. The experience of every
man familiar with Washington, who wishes to
see an honest government, inevitably drives
him into the admission of the wisdom of the
laisSe@ fare policy, in public affairs Corrup-
ton reigns the moment there is any public
plumber to be disposed Of. And under this
head come all the appropriations, grants, do
nations, and the like. There is a good deal in
that same old idea of making government a
'fsimple machine"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-03-18

WAsurNcroN, March is.

w ARLINGTON, A1ulCLi no.
SENArE.-The Phelps case was taken up,
Messrs. Mason, Toucey and Stuart opposed
Mr. Phelps claim, and Messrs. Grier, Walker
and Clayton supported it. The Senate finally
decided against his right by vote of II to DC.
Yeas-Clayton, Dodge of Iowa, Everett, Fes-
sender, Frost, Grier, Morton, Norris, Sebas-
tan, Wade, Walker, Williams.
The Senate then adjourned.
HousE.-Mr. Giddings moved reconsid-
GRAFTON Of the vote referring the President
Black Warrior message to the Committee on
Foreign Affairs. lie narrated the circumstances
attending the seizure of the Black Warrior,
and commended that there was nothing extra
ordinary in the affair. The revenue laws OF
Spain are similar to our own, and should be
always as sacredly maintained. Hereferred to
the English steamers in New York and Bos-
ton as circumstances similar to the Black War
rior, and yet no voice had come from England
in remonstrance. The resolution calling for
information was Objectionable, but the Presi-
dent had gone beyond the call, and was fore
ing his opinions upon the House. lie reierr-
ed to the Presidents statements that SPAN, IN
many instances, had committed aggressions
upon our commerce and insulted our flag, and
called for the proof. He denied the right OF
the President to lecture the House and tell the
members that they had pocketed insults from
the Spanish Government. 1t was an en-
croachment on their dignity and should be
promptly rebuked. He said the policy OF the
President was to provoke war with Spain, in
order to prevent the emancipation and civili-
cation of the slaves of Cuba as now contem-
plated by that government. This policy was
in accordance with articles put forth by the
Executive organ during the last year, written
by members of the Cabinet, and was decid-
ed attempt to revolutionize this government.
Non intervention was no longer the watch
word of the President or of his party, except
in so far as relates to Nebraska; on the con-
trary, it was now proposed to intervene in
Cuban affairs.
Mr.. Giddings here stated that he had seen
i'll the papers statement that a resolution was
pending in the Legislature of Louisiana de-
nouncing the President for interfering in ar
resting the progress of the emancipation pro-
ject in Cuba.
Messrs. Perkins and Jones, of Louisiana,
interposed, denying the fact sharply.
MIR. Giddings reiterated his assertion and
denounced in violent language, the meditated
attempts upon Cuba, and expressed hope
that when another American army invaded
the soil of Cuba it would be met by the Eman-
cipadoes with arms in their hands.
Mr.. Bayly, of Va, defended the President
and stated that the Committee on Foreign AT
fairs had several cases of character similar to
that of the Black Warrior, for which our gov
eminent had, for years, vainly been seeking
redress at the hands Of the Spanish govern
ment.
The debate was continued by Messrs. Stan
ton, Dean, Cutting, and Smith of Va.
Mr.. Giddings' motion to reconsider was laid
ON the table, with but few dissenting voices.
The House went into Committee on the De-
fciency Bill. Adjourned
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-03-18

SAINT PATRIcK's DAY.-Friday, 18th inst.
was the anniversary of Patrick Irelaud's pat
ron saint, and the natives of the Emerald Isle
in this city, celebrated the day. The Jackson
Guards, Captain NJ. O'Driscoll, paraded and
marched through our streets to the music Of
the Irish Brass Band. The Father Mathew
total abstinence Society, with green banner
displayed, also marched in procession.
The day was beautiful and highly favorable
for having good time and our Irish fellow
citizens were out in hundreds, dressed in their
best "bib and tucker"
Saint Patrick's day is not regarded as a re-
hgious holiday, but as a national one. Irish
men of all theological denominations unite in
wearing the shamrock, and making merry on
this day, which is devoted to patriotic recol-
lections, and not to sectarian animosities. The
Jackson Guards, and Father Mathew Society
made a most credjtable appearance. They
did honor to themselves, and ''the land they
have left behind them.'s
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-03-18

CoNcERr.-Mr. Aptommas, the celebrated
Harpest, has yielded to the wishes of his ad-
mirers in this city, to give another concert,
which will Re at the City Hall, on Wednesday
evening next. He will be assisted on the &C.
casion by Miss Brainard, a vocalist, who has
acquired high reputation in New York, and
who, during an engagement of few evenings
in Boston, has been received with marked ia
vor. Aptommas, in order to give all who wish
an opportunity to hear him, has departed from
his hitherto invariable rule, and reduced the
price of his tickets to % cents.
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New HAMPSHIRE ELEcTIoS.--The result OF
the election of New Hampshire, SO far as the
House Representatives is concerned is doubt
full. The Wings ut Concord claim to have e.
lected l56 opposition members, including Free
Sellers, which is more than one half the
House. The Democrats. however, concede
only las members to the Coalition to 1877 DEM
ocrats, with towns to hear from which last
year elected 20 Democrats to 2 Wings. The
Democrats also claim to have elected Soma
tors to Wing and 2 no choice. The major
ity for Baker Dem for Governor will not
exceed 1900. Last year the Democratic ma
iority was $500. 1t is evident, therefore, even
# the Democrats have succeeded in carrying
the House and maintaining their supremacy,
they have hada very narrow case escape, and 1t
isdoubtful if they can in any secure working
majority. In l78 towns the vote for Cover
nor is as follows: Baker, Dem. 24,982; Bell,
Wing; l4,7l5; Perkins, F. s. 1878. Same
towns last year, Martin, Dem. %, 1888 Bell,
wing l6,O67; White, Free Soil, 1898. Dem
ocratic loss 1922. The Democratic vote is g.
Oo6 smaller than last year, the Wing 1854 do,
and the Free Soil, 2.64o greater.
Thus 1t viii be seen, that while both the
other parties have fallen off, the Free Democ-
racy have increased their vote 81 per cent in
one year! Their net gains over the demo-
cracy have increased their vote 81 per centin
one year Their net gain over the democrat
ic candidate is 1900.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-03-18

Public Meeting.

Pursuant to a call, tho citizens Of NEW
Hall, Thursday evening last, to consider the
recent assault made upon one Of our citizens.
and take such action thereon as the case might
seem to require. The meeting was called to
order by Mr.. J. V. Carney, and organized by
the choice of Mr.. NJ. Stowsll as Chairman,
W. J. Pomfret as Secretary, and business
committee of three, which reported the follow
ing Resolutions
Whereas it appears by careful investigation that
OF our neighbos has been attacked while walking quietly
through Streets and narrowly escaped with his life
And believing 1t to be time for us, neighbors nd
friends, to give public expression to feelings at such
an outrage, therefore,
Resoived that we look with sorrow and indignation on
the crime ich has just been perpetrated in midst
and will use our influence and efforts in bringing the
offenders to justice.
Resolued that in such state OF things to delay ac-
ton any longer, would to imply, part ignor
Of rights and duties neighbors and citizens,
or, what is il possible worse, want of proper manly
courage.
RESOLVED that we have sufficient reason to believe that
the Of the recent outrage within bor
ders in the shape of Rum and that is duty to
selves, neighbours and our hitherto quiet portion Of
the CITY, TO every legal MEANS within power to rid
ourselves of such nuisance and thereby
munty from its damning curse.
RESOLVED, that such outrage as the we have met
TO consider is enough the most thOughess among
US, much more those who alive to their rights
and duties as neighbors and friends.
Resolved that, in this case, clearly that even
the unofendng citizen among us, is liable to be
murdered any ese that silence and naction at such
time, safeguards against such outrage, and
that might well speak and act out honest convic
on ms to suppress them from fear Of similar consequent
ces to ourselves.
Resolved that we learn with pleasure that Carson
League for the suppression Of rumsellng has recently
been organized in city, that it is composed of and
Of all parties and sects and trust is destined to
carry the work it has begun to its complete triumph
That pledge to it hearty support by purse other
| wise, according to our ability.
| Spirited addresses were then made by the
Rev. d. E. Chaplin, the chairman, Mr..
Charles Jlson, +. NJ. Stowell, and others,
until late hour, when the resolutions were
unanimously adopted, and the meeting adj
journed The most gratifying feature of the
meeting consisted in the multiplicity of speak
ers. and those young men who evidently felt
the responsibility Of full and decided expires
sion of their adherence of the whole traffic in
rum, as the source of the outrages and dis
grace resting upon our city, and determine
ton to support no man or party in future,
which would not use their efforts to break up
the unlawful traffic in rum, that are used to
suppress other forms of vice and crime.
w. ]. PoMFRBT, Sec'y.
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Gbe aailg SPY.
,rIa Enrnncnn Now.

HhN European news
The news bv Che Arabia still indicates that
thsre will ha fierce and bloody war; but it
indicates. also, that the European Democracy
shall have no countenance or sympathy from
Aha Western alliance of governments. Aus
tria has Joined the Coalition, and Prussia has
aiyen intimation Of similar purpose I'm
dor such circumstances, Louis Napoleon, and
Queen Victoria will feel themselves bound to
helm Franz Joseph and Frederic William to
put down any Instructions that may occur
in Italy, Hungary, or Prussian Poland. If
Prussia and Austria viii consent to the burn
ing of the Russian Baltic feet, to the bonn
bardment of Cronstadt, st. Petersburg, and
other Russian ports, on the Baltic and Eux-
inc, the great Western powers wiz not allow
the peoples Of Central Europe to coerce their
tyrannical rulers into giving them constitu-
tioEal governments. Blood and tears may
deluge Europe; desolation and ruin may
overtake her poor, suffering communities,
while Kings, Cars, and Kaisers, play the
game of heartless ambition; but they must be
still. Their dreams and hopes Of liberty must
be smothered in their breasts.
They must not dare to assert their inaliena-
BILE right to life, liberty, and the pursuit Of
happiness. This war is to bring them no
amelioradon of their condition. 1t is war
undertaken to consolidate Monarchies, not to
aqer opportunity for the establishment of De-
mocG,.cies.
There is every appearance Of this European
war being long and sanguinary struggle. Not
so much, perhaps, with Russia and Western
Europe, as with the forces which must incl
dentally and inevitably be drawn into the war
between the greater powers.
There does not seem to be much hope for
civilization and liberty, as the Russo Turkish
question presents itself now. The only prob
able circumstance, that has relieved the whole
affair, has been the success of the democratic
revolution. The position taken by Austria,
and Prussia, seems to render successful revo-
luton impossible.
A dark night of war and consequently,of sor-
row, poverty, and semi barbarism would seem
to be settling on Europe, unless by some singu-
lar interposition of Providence, events should
be over-ruled in favor Of freedom and human
ity. Let US hope, then, that they may be SO ov-
er-ruled; for, as intelligence and civilization
advance liberty has been the gamer, in all
the great conflicts of nations, and, although
the prospect may look dark before us, deliver
ance may come to the nations in way least
of all looked for.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-03-18

PAxroN.--On Tuesday evening, March 18th
instant, a Fair, and Donation party, was held
at the Asnebulnskit House in Paxton. Not
withstanding the unpleasant state ofthe wealth
er, and exceeding bad travelling, the attend
ance was large. Many from the adjoining
towns were present. The tables were bounti-
fully spread, and music and singing were
agreeably interspersed, through the evening
The Post Office, and Express Office, necessa-
nv adjuncts to occasions Of the kind were
conducted in true business style, aud at 9
paving rate. Penny Postage and low tariff
of freights found no advocates. The net re-
ccipts amounting to 1853 s., will be present.
ed to the Rev. Mr. Phipps, Pastor of the
church.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-03-18
WORCESTER DAILY SPY.
POLICE Court.

Friday, March, IL.
Clark Dennis was brought up on three sew
cral complaints of selling liquor to VIM. H.
Boyce, to wit, two glasses of brandy on the
18TH and one glass of ale ON the 18th instant.
1t was proved that only one sale of brandy
was made on the 18th, and that the sale of ale
on the 10Th, was not made to Boyce, but to a
person unknown.
The defendant was found guilty on only one
complaint, and was fined $40, and the costs
of prosecution, and was further ordered to give
bonds in the sum of ST. 900 not to violate the
liquor law, for one year. Dennis appealed
and was ordered to give bonds in 5000 to APP
pear before the Court of Common Pleas. The
Court stated that it had been imputed to him
4hnt he had taken ''straw BALI in former sim
liar cases, he therefore called upon the coun-
sci for the government to examine the persons
offering themselves as bail, otherwise he would
not accept the bondsmen on his own RESPONSE
bility.
Geo. r. Wesson, and Joseph Hill were
bondsmen, and were declared to be satisfacto-
ry, by the counsel for the prosecution.
Geo. F. Hoar, Esq, appeared for the gov
eminent; John H. Mathews, Esq, for the de-
PENDANT.
Patrick Hurley was brought up for stealing
hen from Julia Mccarthy, and was fined
$l,Oo,eai costs amounting to $500 which he
paid and was discharged.
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Western Mnsunchusst,s.

NoRTHAMPToN.-The staid orthodox people
of Northampton, have introduced theatricals
into the place. Marvin's Dramatic Company
are there, and had an audience Of over a
thousand persons, to witness the exhibition Of
s'Unele Toms Cabin" on Wednesday night.
OLD Folks CoNcBRTs.-The people of the
Connecticut River Valley, have been getting
up entertainments in several of their towns,
called "OEd Folks Concerts" They are got
up By the choirs of the towns with such aid as
they can obtain in the vicinity, and their per-
formances are confined to the music of former
days. One Of them was held in Springfield on
Thursday evening, and was very successful
both in the performance and patronage The
Republican says gray heads were plenty all
over the house. Dr.. Osgood occupied place
in the cbeir during portion of the evening,
and we c AM. It better describe large number
of the remaiaSler of the gentlemen than to say
that they were ''Moses and Aaron and Deu-
teronomy and, them" There were two or
three motherly looking old ladies among the
treble, that it did ones heart good to look at,
to say nothing Of the effect upon the eyes, of
large number with younger faces.
The concerts to be repeated next Friday
evening.
FARMER BUcKMINsTER BEAr.-The editor
Of the Ploughman has repeatedly boosted of
COWS which give pound of butter to four
quarts of milk whereupon many old farmers
roll up their eyes in very dubious manner.
But he, even, is now beaten Gin the story at
least) by R. B Hobart of Lererett, who afirms,
through the AmAerst Erpyess, that he has
made two pounds, doion sceight, Of butter,
from seven quarts of milk Brother Buck
midstcr must try again.
PLAlKrIRLD.-The Rev. D. B. Bradford,
Pastor Of the Congregational Church in z.
has asked for dismiss;on, to take effect on
the first Of May. t
N.-L,stalLatiop.-On Thurs
day March I'd, tho Rev. Andrew Bigelow,
late Of West Needham, was installed pastor of
the Congregational Church in w.
E We learn from the Springfield Repub-
lican that about so of the rs clergymen
of Hampden county held convention IN
Springfield on Wednesday afternoon, and
adopted an address and resolutions in opposi-
ton to the Nebraska bill. A committee was
appointed to prepare protest to DO sent to
Congress, and request to the President to
rstO the biz if passed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-03-18

FIRE IN WILKINsoNvILLE.-On Friday,
P. NJ, two large barns belonging to Sullivan
Newton, in Wilkinsonville, Sutton, near the
depot, were destroyed by fire. The fire was
first discovered by Mr. Newton, about half
past three o'clock, and in few minutes both
buildings were wrapped in flames. About
twelve tons of hay, two cows and a calf, and
a quantity of farming tools were destroyed
with the barns. The origin of the fire is not
known. Mr.. Newton's loss is estimated at
$500, only three hundred of which is cover
ed by insurance, in the Georgetown office.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-03-18

AccIDENr.-Yc sterday afternoon as Mr.. ].
B. Blake, the Superintendent of the Gas
Works, was going through Green Street, near
the Providence Depot, his horse became fright
ened by locomotive, and rau against the Ex-
press Wagon connected with Adams & Co.'S
and Ross's Express. The chaise was upset and
demolished, and Mr.. Blake was dragged some
distance, but escaped without material injury.
Mr.. Jonathan Barnard, the driver of the was-
ON, was thrown out against the curb stone, and
had one or more of his ribs broken.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-03-18

TERRIBLE ExPLosIoN.-The steamer Rein
deer burst hue at Cannelton, near Louis
vile, Ky. on Tuesday, the l4th, making terri
bic havoc among the passengers. 1t is ascer-
tanned, that twenty-five persons were killed
by the explosion, and little hopes are entertain
ed of the recovery of twenty -four more.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-03-18

A SAILOR HERo.-Although instances of
heroism and self sacrifice are not rare among
sailors,few can be adduced more striking than
one that has recently come to our knowledge.
The British brig Venilia, Capt. D'Entrement,
left st. Eustacia, West Indies, October, 30,
for Clare, N. S. Soon after sailing, the Off
GERS and crew, seven in number, were taken
down with fever, except young seamen,
named Hilaroin Theriau. Finding that upon
him alone rested the responsibility of manag-
ing the vessel, and of providing for the safety
of the lives and property thus Unexpectedly
thrown upon his charge, he put the brig un-
der reefed topsal only, to prepare for Sc
we're weather.
When eight days out, Capt. D'Entrement
died; five days afterwards the first officer
breathed his last. Theriau alone, for forty
days, sUeSrzd the vessel; hove her to- to cuols to
attend to the sick, to bury the dead, and to
take a few hours rest in the day time; and did
his best to get the vessel home although I'M
acquainted with navigation. He had the sat
isfaction to deliver her to the owners in Glare,
with the proceeds of the outward cargo, in
American gold. The rest of the crew, four nj
number, reached home alive, but very much
debilitated. Mr.. Theriau is a mere skeleton,
from over e4ertion, anxiety, and want of sleep.
The proceeds Of the cargo were insured in
Boston, and it is believed some suitable ac-
acknowledgement will be made of the young
mans faithfalness, energy and perseverance,
Boston Daily Adr.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-03-18

OYSTER LRE.-An imaginative naturalist
has pictured The life of an oyster as one of the
happiest of ddstinies. He has described him
as carefully lodged in dwelling of pearl, fed
with the richproduce of the swelling tides,
growing delilately corpulent with luxuries
which he receives by the mere trouble of open
ing his mouth, soothed to slumber by the gem
tie ripples of Che waves that roll above and
around him, and cheered amid the intervals
of his almost continual dreams by the consid-
Grafton that his death, even, is to be glorious
as that of the white bull sacrificed to Jove or
the tender vir$n who saved her country by
her passage dc yn the throat of the Minotaur.
Faint ideas d discomfort are suggested by
such traditions as those of the Oyster cross
ed in loye;" but on the whole, the lot of the
oyster is a glorious one. He swims in SEN
suous paradise until the crash of the oyster
knife comes laundering in to put an end to
his life; and hen he lies white, succulent,
and resigned, ready to be offered an unresist-
ing sacrifice to the gastronomic sensibilities of
some refined palate.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-03-18

BURNING OF THE CARoLINE.-The burning
of the steamer Caroline on the White River,
Tennessee, (before mentioned) is estimated at
$4,000. About forty persons in all were
either burnt, or drowned, among them eleven
belonging to the boat. The rest were princi-
pally deck passengers, mostly women and
children, belonging to that section of the
country
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-03-18

AssAuLr.-Y yesterday, afternoon, two Irish
men, somewhat excited with liquor, made an
assault on Mr.. Dyer, ticket master of the Bos-
ton & Worcester railroad, at the depot. Mr..
jeremiah Kane, constable, arrested one of them,
upon which the other attacked him, and at
tempted rescue. With the assistance of
Constable Warren, Waterman Lowering and
others, the belligerents were quickly lodgedin
the watch-house.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-03-18

A meeting of the Stockholders of the Hop
kinton Bank met at their Banking Rooms, on
the 10th instant, and made choice of the fol-
lowing officers Lee Clahin, President; Jo-
seph Whitman, Cashier Lee Clafin, S. D..
Davenport, L. II. Bowker, E. Thompson.
Aaron Kimball, NJ. H. Sanford, S. Boyd, Di-
rectors.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-03-18

We understand that Mrs. EMMA r. Coz,
who is engaged in the study Of the law at
Cleveland, Ohio, and has been recently lee
turing IN the Middle States, with much sue
cess, will deliver lecture at Brinley Hall, on
Monday evening next, at IL P. NJ. The
lecture will be duly advertised on Monday.