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The daily union., 1854-10-20
LITERARY EXTRAEAGANOE

We have read with article in the October
Der of the North American Review against the manage
nent of the Smithsonian Institution adopted and pursued
by its present regents This article is being circulated in
pamphlet form and is evidently intended work change
in the present policy which obtains in the management of
the institution The attack upon the geass is character
lied much by yindictiye passion than by ingenious
reasoning The object the writer seems to De TO
vert the institution into great library of books instead
of carrying out the plain intent of smithsons will by
means OF San establishment for the increase and diffusion
OF knowledge among men, In his extravagant zeal on
this subject the writer ak the following grandiloquent
remark in regard speech of Mr. Cboate delivered in
the Senate on the sth Of January 1875
'on the sth of January s45, Rufus Choa,e,
tor Massachusetts, made speech upon the subject Ia
library which will be regarded a splendid Offering
the shrine literature by of her gifted voare
and ia future ,cU rsader more memorable hs dag
,chcA tras crercd han iaf gaart military achcceneat
Of trhiei 81 is he anHipersary.'
The management o. the present able body OF regents
will never be successfully assaed by writer who could
perpe,rate so ridiculous extravaganza the foregoing
We have no doubt Mr. Choate made good speech hui;
the man who could that speech will make the
sh of JauRaEy more memorable than will the battle OF
New Orleans has more zeal tasa common sense.
The daily union., 1854-10-20
PRESCRIPTION ILLUSTRATED.

The National jcigeeer is of the most sincere lub-
lan over the defeats of the democratic party In
its blind hostility however TO the democratic creed 1t
loses sight great degree of the character Of the VIC
oss In its anxiety its ancient adversary over
throSr 4 does estimate the influence which has tenn
poarly prase4ed him So that the democracy is down.
the Igeaeer seems not TO who triumphs Now,
beg TO say that there another side this picture aud
should be glad if the Geigencr would look upoai Between
the democratic party and the National ssgeneer there has
been long and an uncompromising warfare From the
ment cotemporary opposing ranks
and advocated anagopistic opinions there has been dis
nc and an nnceasiug difference between its former friends
and itself We have seen that Journal following whggery
through all It's phnseforgivng reckless coalitions and
uniting with it in many Of s strange combinations Such
indeed were The burdens imposed upon all those who have
attempted to represent the sudden sympathes and vary
ing fortunes and changing sentiments OF the whg party
And vel, ssi all this the wbig party great party.
IL had great men !. brousht numbers to its standard by
exciting antagopsns; aud il eked out its proportions
when ,hey fell short far principle coacerned by
eSthusiam for gigantic intellects like Clay and Webster
attracting en 10 its destiny by personal feelings when it
failed to convines hen by its policy. OF this party the
Nationai Istegencer was to long time faithful organ
d;ssolutop We have seen new sacrifices and taske i'm
posed upon its voare To be equal to these has required
uncommon ingenuity, hoseset AID some strange and
awkward situations have been the conseauence-one
of which occurs with great force when we see the
NatioaaJ sgesesr rejoicing the uiumphs of the in
tolerant parts ceIe3 know-ncthings.
The chief editor OF tue a:oaG Isiigeneer was born in
England Hesuered tor his patriotism " The war when
his democratic opinions led the destruction his printing
e by the enemies of this country. He has lived long in
the community where bis is honorcd He has been
great favore wit The whig party and his refined hos
pi,sli,es and great acqurelpts have given him wide
and enyiable fame AMI yet the very HAep over whose
victories he no reoices would dsanchise him because
he .as born in another land With all his claims upon his
party. with ell bis symp0,ties with The know-noth-
inus he could no, get their votes tomorrow ior The com
paratively ,riHins position of mayor OF Washington II
bis party gets majority in the popular branch OF Con-
sres the crime OF being adopted citizen would prevent
his election as prEte II citizen of Maryland they
would defeat him for Congress or the State legsla-
iure; yes for the slightest Office Ia the popular gift We
state the less say what might be nnkind to
respected ooiemporary than illustrate the uugratenl
spiri, Of intolerance and prescription.
The daily union., 1854-10-20

The IHgspeiac Zeit;ng tas shs following teegraphc
despatch from Trieste dated Sept 2sth 70 oclock a m
ATlBFs Sept 22--lnstructions from Paris have en-
powered toe French commandant Of the occupying army
TO take all necessary or the Interest Of the occ
PATTON Upon this six French companies took possession
Of the prominent places OF the city of Athens Of
which one was the printing office of the hs6cle Aeon
opposite Of the royal palace and which they entirely de-
sroyed They arrested also the chief editor Mr. Philemon
whom they conducted 20 the pirseEs where he is
lodged in the building next to the cusrom-house The
French general hac demanded in vain the suspension
the journal The King Il saiJ, Eishel ihet the ministry
should protest against this act however there mas not
been yet any sign Of such protest Twenty-Five hundred
French TO occupy Athens immediately The British
cabinet has again lauded Mr. Caerg for his organization
OF the military
The daily union., 1854-10-20

L, is said that the object OF Prince Albers visit France
was 10 offer the French Emperor the garter by the
death Of the King of Saxony It is expected that his mpe.
rial MAJESTY Napoleon III win visit her Majesty Victoria
at Windsor during the present year. TO be installed knight
Of the Garter when the Empress Eugene viii accompany
him one of the garers vacant is to be bestowed
on hs Earl Of Egin whose long and successful governor
shin Of Canada and ie essential service be has rendered to
commerce by the treaty between that country spd
the United States eminently entte him to that honor
The daily union., 1854-10-20
Fram ,hr c.hnrl..ran Nereury

-tit EihtIlbAsv
We haze returns enough from Peas.sy ania Ohio and
Indiana show that in thosa States the deraocrae party
has been defeated ny great naarles. This much
tau bBit uoi quite apparent what party is which
has gained the victory majority ofthe successful caud-
dates are whigs-a nG wings and that party lays
claim 10 the achievement majority OF them are also
fr.4soyers ans Ne ar zvccra.rely assnred that The
result IS an expression q tie 6oFs5 ag.st the sebAsSa
bil Rui nearY not qate ail Of tnfse oriunAts
candidates wen kncw-nohags the nnmihess Of that
association and 50, with sti greater reason may be
proclaimed as the triumph OF the Protestant over the Cath
ce and the native The foreign elements OF the north
population. There was still further the Nsneiquor
lsW pasty that entered into the h gernes and
ctct aE4 S. pFosaFy ssy CAiip - flll s.s.s y n,
yiciogy All ,hc eaiueas that haze worked together il
the stsies mentioned trying hard to su.alganae IL
New YORK and may aohieve ssIusliy signal sncec'
there
Tbs moral Of The whole is that parties the North
utterly dsorgauzcd that the factions led on y nfn
iiy Of hungry dsmagogues, who for the tme being,
have beer sbe 10 coals and that sudden and ssound-
ing has rewarded the unprineped combine
ton Of factions that history has ever exhibited Bat this
combination has recognised leaders no acknov edgd
objects and Is held together by no bond bat the
desire Of success !, commonly happens that sneoes s a
~ 10 qil organizations Hhieh moi founded upon great
popular and enduring principles and i dangerous to tbs
integrity Of these So have fsith n the per
mancnr Of this combination bnt the discovery has been
made, that by nominating Of candidates who can
court all the many-sdcd weaknesses Of the people; who
burn incense before all the idols Of the day who can
swallow all the pledges that voters choose present who
counterfeit every pnpssr paSsol GRG grimace raPon
SITE every prejudice Of the NOR there is certainty
temporary success and this discovery is not likely 70 N
uRmproved on the waste Of political life We shall neN
have candidate for the presidency who will represent
as the governors elect Of Maine and Pennsylvania now 90
the wings the anti-Caholics the native Americans '0s
abotonists the frcesOers the MAine-law folks and per
haps the spiritrapPers, Mormons, and Milertes Inn
hurrah for the Union
The daily union., 1854-10-20

democrat uphold and defend the constitution Of the United
States the maintenance of the rights Of the States and civil
and religious liberty and the preservation Of glorious
Union.
Reoirea That this convention depreeate all assooia
tons organized for political purposes anti-repubican
unnecessary dangerous and destructive the existence
perpeuity of civil and religious rights liberties
The daily union., 1854-10-20
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY MORNING. OCT. 60, 1854.

Among the persons of distinction who have within few
days arrived in Washington Senator Bright of Indiana
General Joseph Lame, of Oregon General Gideon j. Pillow,
of Tennessee Senator c. @ Clay r Of Alabama Governor
Barstow of Wisconsin; Hon. ]. B. Macy of Wisconsin
Hon Caleb Cushing the Attorney General OF the United
States returned Washington on Wednesday evening,
from visit TO Massachusetts, Gen Gushing appears In
good health and spirits.
The daily union., 1854-10-20
THE LgGIsLATCRr os yYDIAyA

The Indiana State Sentinel publishes list Of the mem
bers Of The legislature a. far heard from and Classics
them as follows In the senate democrats % fusion, 20
al whig,) 30.
The daily union., 1854-10-20
is MR.. SUMNER AN ABoLITIoNIsTY

The National InHgenesr responds to this question in
the negative Mr. Sumner responds To it, in letter TO
late Jerry rescue celebration" as follows:
BosToN, September 2s, 1854.
DEAN sIa: be with you at Syracuse according to
the invitation with which have been honored but shall
rejoice at every word uttered there which helps 10 lay bare
the true nature slavery and OF its legitimate osprngthe
fugitive-slav bill.
That atrocious bill has no sanction in the constitution OF
the United States in the law Of God Ii shocks both The
good citizen at all personal hazard will refuse TO obey it,
Yours, very faithfully,
CHARLES SUMNER.
Mr. Sumner says that a law OF the land made in ohedi-
ence to the settled construction of the constitution and 10
carry of prominent compromises, has no sane
ton either in the constitution in the law Of Godthal
shocks both and ought be resisted yet according to
the understanding of The LshgeRc, Mr. Sumner is no
aboltonist
The daily union., 1854-10-20

wn S Mckee ESQ., one Of the editors Of the 81 Ou'
Democrat. died last sgeek
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-16
The Elections.

The election returns from Indiana Penn
sylvania, and Ohio, are of the most gratifying
character. They show in the language of
" Old Bullion that the Nebraska outrage
"isn't popular, sir, and that the voice of the
people must be obeyed and bowed to- The
rebuke to the administration and the suborned
traitors who backed it up in its iniquity, has
been most signal in Ohio. That State, the
proudest daughter of New England, has con-
centrated all her moral force, and all her po-
itical Indignation into the crushing, over.
whelming expression Of condemnation of the
Nebrascals. A majority of 10000 of her
sons have emphadcally pronounced their YER
dict of contempt and indignation against the
men, who, to gain themselves money and po-
sitions of respect, betrayed their country, and
debased democracy.
The triumphant result in Ohio is attribute
Bile to the complete union of the anti-slavery
sentiment of the State, which has taken place
under the Republican banner. Party pride,
party antipathies, traditional differences, and
personal ambition, were all submerged in the
Ol6 great AdSd VI AAOclbys Liz ASsuAt 49, OhdO
the Nebrascals are swept from the stage of
Ohio politics, and nothing remains of them
but the signal warning they have furnished to
all future doughfaces and traitors.
We are sorry to think that Massachusetts
will not be able to present so united front,
and SO striking result as Ohio, in her No
vember elections, and all through the arro-
gance and egotism of a few Wing leaders. In
Massachusetts, the anti-slavery sentiment is
more widely diffused and more intense than
even in Ohio; yet Ohio viii seem to be far
more emphaticaly opposed to the Kanzas Ne
braska swindle than Massachusetts,, because
of the course pursued by few Impractical
party Wing LEADERS.
With an honest union of al the anti-slave-
nv men in the State, Massachusetts would
have pronounced in November clear, une-
quiyocal, emphatic, unanimous condemnation
of Nebrsscality; but this union was prevent
ed by men whose party feelings would not al
low them to sacrifice anything for liberty.
Upon them be the responsibility and shame of
whatever is wanting TO make our November
elections what they should be-thc sternest,
strongest anti-slayery demonstration that eY-
er was made in the old Bay State.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-16

In reference to the censure that has been
bestowed upon Capt Luce for driving through
dense fog at so rapid rate, the New York
Commercial AagertjSer remarks
Upon this fact our contemporaries, we note,
variously comment, and some indulge i'll GEN.
sure of Capt. Luce for driving through fog
at such speed. We doubt whether such CEN
sure is deserved; certainly it is as much mer-
tied ytbe community generally as by the cap
tain of the Arctic OF Of any other of the At
lantic steamers, for the community have long
exacted from them the utmost speed they can
respectively accomplish.
1t would have little awaited Capt. Luce with
this community, had he habitually fallen
twenty four or forty eight hours behind in the
oceanic race, to plead the example of more
caution than his fellow commanders exhibited
The Arctic would have been set down as a
''slow boat and not only would passengers
have deserted her for her more adventurous
compeers, but even merchants would have de-
clined to order by her their more perishable
freight or their lighter commodities, the sale
of which depends upon the transient fashion
of the season. Were the commanders of all
the Collins steamers to pursue the same course,
the effect would be to throw the whole ocean
transit into the hands of the Cunard line
Just the same effect, reversing the partles
would be produced were the Cunard steamers
alone to adopt such a rule and were both to
do it, there would soon be a popular clamor
for faster line of ocean steamers. We speak
not of what should be, but of what is, the pop
ular sentiment. When by working the ma
chinery to its utmost capacity, and by running
at full speed night and day, in foggy as in
clear weather, steamer of either line safely
makes rapid voyage, beating its rival even by
few minutes only, not a word is said of the
danger incurred, but the warmest and most
enthusiastic popular commentator is bestow-
cd upon the successful commander, and in
creased patronage of his vessel is the result
Who can fail to infer from this achat is expect
ed by the public from the commanders of our
ocean steamers
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-16
Court of Common Pleas, for Ihc Trial OF
Criminal Cases.

SATURDAY, Oct. II, 1854.
In the case of the Commonwealth vs.. Geo.
Davenport, for having money in his posses
sion, with intent to utter the same, the jury
did not agree in a verdict. Henry Chaplin,
Esq, counsel for the defendant.
In the case of the Commonwealth VS.. Mar
tin Kelley, for stealing $3.50 from his father,
the jury returned verdict of not guilty.
Hartley Williams, Esq, for defendant.
James Wise, of South Lancaster, was in
dicted for being common seller. Itappeared
that the business of the store was apparently
carried on under the name of James Wise,
during the period covered by the indictment !;
but Michael w. Wise, son of the defendant,
came into Court and swore that he was pro.
prietor of the establishment-that he bought
out his father in December, 1861 and altho
goods came to the store directed to his father,
they were received by him, and he was re-
sponsible for the payment of them, sc. The
defendant was found guilty. Samuel B. L.
Goddard, Esq, counsel for defendant.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-16

A HEREDITARY MURDERER.-It will be seen
by paragraph on our first page, that the col
ored murderer, Peter York, now in State Prs
on under sentence for life, yesterday made a
desperate attempt to kill one of the officers
which fortunately was averted with but slight
injury. We are informed by DR.. Charles Ii.
Stedman, formerly physician to the Boston
Lunatic Hospital, that York's mother, named
Betsey Sampson, who has been in that instl-
tuition for several years as Il lunatic, also muir
dered her first husband by stabbing him with
a fork and letting out his entrails. Thus it
would appear that both York and his mother
are victims of homicidal mania. The fact
was not presented on the trial of York, or
possibly his sentence might have been differ
ent Transcript.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-16
Per order of the State Central Con
REpuBLIoAN CoNYENTIoN.

The citizens of the several towns of the Third Congress
sonal District in favor of restriction of Slavery within
the States and of total repeal of the Fugitive Slave law
are requested send delegates hree times the number
of Representatives in the General Court TO which each
town is entitled DISTRICT CoNvESIoN to be held at
the Temperance Hall, in Dedham, on THURSDAY, the
18th day of October current o'clock P. NJ to
pete the organization of the Republican party of the Dis
trc to select suitable candidate for the Representative
in the Congress of the United States and to transact
any other business connected with the Republican party.
W. LOWERING,
ASAPH CHURCHILL, District
HENRY L. PIERCE, Com'tee.
ISRAEL PLUMMER,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-16

LIFE IN THE OcEAN.-Not a shell or stone
is brought up but is thronged with living be-
ings. Every bunch Of weeds gives shelter to
multltudes Of creatures-some temporary lodg-
ings, some permanent residences Life is
parasite upon life The sm,pulGr builds its
stony case on the abode of the shell-fsh, and
the delicate lace-work of the moss coral over
spreads the surpula Over the stem of the
sea weed, creeps the fbres from which the
graceful plumes of the zoophyte spring
These again are thckly invested by the cells
OF many smaller species; and they in tur;,,
minute as they are, often bear in profusion the
curious forms Of microscopic animalcue.-
Let us take stone from the heap that is lying
in our boat. 1t is a perfect museum in itself.
1t is richly colored in parts by the auilipore
of one of the lowest forms of vegetable life,
which does for the scenery of the ocean what
the moss and lichen do for the scenery of the
upper world. Here is a circular cluster of
cells, Choking like beautiful lace work carved
in ivory" here little saucer Of the purest
whiteness. containing within it a number of
stoney tubes, the habitations of whole COM
pany of tiny polypodes. A sponge overgrows
one portion of the stone, itself the home of
many living thing; sea anemon has pos
session of another. The little encronte is
present, and near it small star fish, represent
tatives of the ancient and modern era. There
are worms, too, in plenty, and more of life
and beauty besides than we have space to
describe. 1t is pleasant to think of the amount
of happy existence which single stone may
support. The forms to which we have chiefly
referred are visible to the unassisted eye; but
as Humboldt remarks, "the application of the
microscope increases i'll the most striking man
ner our impression of the rich luxuriance of
animal life in the ocean, and reveals to the
astonished senses consciousness of the uni
versatility of being"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-16
LOCAL NEWS.

THE FREE DRMocRATs of Worcester will
hold meeting this evening at the City Hall,
to choose delegates to the State Convention
which is to be holden at Springfield to,mor-
row. We understand that Hon. John p.
Hale, and other Acknowledgements will be
present and no doubt the occasion will be an
interesting one to all who attend. The fare
upon the Western Railroad has been reduced,
and delegates and others wishing to attend
can go and return for one fare.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-16

RESCUE OF 500 SHIPwREcKED CHINESE
The China Mail of July Odd announces the
arrival from Pratas Shoal, of the U. S. brig
ofwar Porpoise, with 500 shipwrecked Chi
nese, rescued from starvation on the shoal.
The poor creatures had subsisted for some
time on succulent roots which We're found on
the island. Four of their number had died.
Yet during part of the time, junk despath-
ed for their relief was busy saving property,
while lives were perishing around them.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-16

DREADFUL ACCIDENT AT TRoY.--On Friday
last, at Troy, N. Y, ferry skiff was upset in
the river when near Steamboat Dock, about 7
o'clock in the morning.
1t contained II persons, including the sikifF-
man. only six Of whom were saved. The
skrtman, named Geo. Veto, was drowned.
The unfortunate victims were, principally,
young men employed in Wheeler & TAYLOR
Chair factory, West Troy, and were at the
time going over to their work.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-16
REpUBLIcAN DIsTRIoT ooNvENTIoN.

hEfObL1OAN D1SAhAOl NoN NhN4loN'
The Republicans of the several towns in District No
are requested to send delegates District Convention
to be holden at Worcester, WEDNESDAY, the 25th
day of October current O'Clock in the afternoon for
the purpose Of nominating candidate to represent the
District the Congress of the United States The
towns requested to four times the number of dele
gates which they entitled Representatives in the
General Court Per order Of the State Central Com.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-16

SENATOR BRIGHT ON HIS DEFENoE.-At the
Indiana State Fair, Senator Bright took ad-
vantage of the collection to commence dis
cussion on the Nebraska bill. 1t is a remark
able thing that nearly all the defenders of that
measure in the West take the ground that it
is free soil measure. Mr.. Bright undertook
this, but was laughed down; it was ''coming
it rather too strong" He then commenced g
eulogy upon Henry Clay, when voice re-
minded him that on that very spot, six years
ago, he had called Henry Clay ga black-leg."
M. Bright said that he had letter from MIR.
Mendenhall, long the head of the abolitionists
in Ohio, and the same who had held discus
sion with Mr.. Clay, and who now gave the
opinion that slavery would not go into Kan
zas. A man in the crowd stated that Mr..
Mendenhall died years ago. This had the re-
markable effect to make the Senator hesitate
and even to change color; but he went OH
again, amidst Interruptions and many good
natured but pretty hard hits. The best thing
that the Nebraska inen can do in the West is
to keep entirely quiet, for every word that
they utter only adds fuel to the consuming
flame of popular indignation.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-16

SECOND ADVENT CONFERENCE.-The be-
levers in the coming of our Lord the present
year, commenced conference at Brinley Hall
Saturday morning, and will continue it
through the whole of the present week, and
next Sunday. See advertisement.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-16

Mr.. SYIvANUs ADAMS brought us a lot of
potatoes yesterday, that told great story
The largest weighs twenty-six ounces, and
each of them more than a pound. From half
bushel of seed, planted on Ia rods of
ground he raised t,oenty-tlree and a half BUSH
els of potatoes. Can any farmer beat this p
Milford Journal.