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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-03-06
WORCESTER DAILY spy.
The Washington SQUARE Trnxedy,

We close, this morning, the report Of tho
Inquest on the body of Maj. Knight, and give
the verdict, in full as rendered theron. By
this, it will be seen that a jury of our most
intelligent and respectable citizens, after pa
tent and careful investigation, extending
through two whole days, have, under the So
lemnity Of their oath, unanimously declared,
that the death of the deceased scas caused 5y
5loso inflicted upon the left side of his head,
on the evening Of the first instant, between
the hours of six and seven o'clock, while he
was descending the stairs, leading to the sa-
loon of Earl Peck, situated in Washington
Square, in this city; that said blow ,cas IN
icted By some person to the jury ,,kno,ca, soith
large smooth and hcaUy ,ceapon."
Our report of the investigation shows the
main facts, testified to, SO far as they had d.
rect bearing on the special object of inquiry.
There were other facts, however, testified to,
Of collateral nature, the report of which,
for obvious reasons, is omitted. From some
of that testimony, it would appear that the
case of Maj. knight is not solitary one oc-
curing in the same place, of the same character,
except in its fatal termination. Other cases
of serious personal injury, which might have
proved fatal, have occurred, which were report
ed at the time to have been caused by falling
do'o'a the stairs, when, in fact they were inhict
ed with deadly weapons. Audit appears, that
the reputation Of the neighborhood has be-
come such, that persons having occasion to
frequent or pass the locality in the night time,
are in the habit of going armed, for their own
| protection
We must confess, that we were not prepared
for information, such as has been elected by
this case, and we are not surprised at the
feeling which seemed to be excited in the
! public mind, on Friday and Saturday, by the
developments. We are informed that it has
been proposed to call public meeting of the
citizens. to see if some means can not be de-
vised, for improving the moral condition of the
city, and to urge upon the city authorities,
efficient measures for the detection and pun
ishment of the perpetrator, or perpetrators, of
this high handed offence.
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cnnernI Newa summary.

OCACA1A &NOWS
CorroN Mill BURNED. A cotton-mill near
Greenville, in smithland, r. l., was destroyed
by fire this morning. ltwas owned by E. M.
Aldrich, and occupied by j. and S. Matthew
son. 1t was insured in this city,on building,
machinery and stock, for about $4,000.
On Thursday morning passenger who
found himself, on the Saxonville outward
train, in Boston, when he wanted to be on
another, jumped from the cars as they were
going at the rate of twenty miles an hour,
near the mill dam, and struck the ground
head first with great violence. Strange to say,
he was not killed nor very seriously injured.
Conterfeits So notes on the Brandon Bank,
Brandon, Vermont are in circulation. They
purport to be engraved by the New England
Bank Note Company, and are well executed,
but unlike the genuine Yignette in the cen
ire, view on the water, ships under sail. On
the left hand, train Of railroad cars
Runaway, strayed or stolen, as the Dutch
man said of his horse, church bell designed
for the new Baptist church in Fltchburg. 1t
was forwarded from Troy a long time ago, and
those interested in finding it have been able
to hear nothing of it since.
An act for the promotion of medical science
has passed the Legislature of New York. This
act allows the bodies of paupers in certain
cases to be given over to the doctors for dis
section; but its provisions are confined to
aative paupeIs, the bodies of foreign paupers
being excepted from it operation.
Kimball, the ibertine clergyman, recently
Of Athens, n. Y, was treated to a coat of tar
and feathers few days since at Coxsackie,
where he attempted to obtain an interview
with his paramour, who has already left him
and gone to Coxsackie to live with rela-
tive
Considerable excitement exists in Roxbury,
in consequence of finding the dead body of an
unknown man, Friday afternoon, in small
stable, near the grocery store of Mr.. Champ
ney which is situated near the railroad cross
ing.
Charles Trainer, the colored man whose
child Rose, Cooper,a publ" courtesan in high
life, undertook to carry off to California, re-
covered judgement for $3.50 in New York
on Thursday, in civil suit for the said at
tempted abduction.
A suit is now on trial before the Essex com
mon pleas, against the Boston and Maine rail-
road, for damages growing out of the accident
by which President Pierce's son was killed in
1862.
Bezaleel Sexton of Warehouse Point, Ct,
has slaughtered a heifer fourteen months old,
which weighed, when dressed, 1924 pounds and
brought $65.
The Ne,o York S,a, learns that that ticket,
No. SO, 1913, of Perham's Gift Tickets, held
by Mr.. Tropnevad, of Avenue c, has drawn
the Seven Mile Mirror
The daughters Of the late Hon. T. H. Per-
kins have presented his valuable collections in
conchology and minerology to the Museum
Of the Boston Society of Natural History.
An Anti Nebraska Meeting is to be held in
Providence some time this week.
The Maine Law has been killed in the
Pennsylvania Legislature.
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DODGERS AND ABsxsrEEs.

Northern Democrats. Messrs. Allen, R. l.; Bayard,
Del; Bright, Ind, (sick)i Cas-, Mch Tcueey, Conn;
Weller CAL; Wright and Thompson, n. J. Total g.
Southern Democrats. Messrs. Houston Texas NAL
lorv. Fla. Rusk, Texas Total 3.
northern Wigs Messrs. Clayton, Dell North Of
Mason and Dixonl Cooper Pa; Everett, Mass Pheips'
SoHtaern Wigs Messrs. Bell, Tenn; Geyer, No.,
(sick); Pearce, Nd; Thompson Ky Total
INDEPENDENT Union Democratic OUTSIDE WHfg. Mr.
Toonbs Of Ga Total l. -
Total dodgers and absences from the test vote
Mr. Allen, of r. l. was abseut in consequence
of sickness in his family had he been pres
emit. he would have voted against the Bill.
The following is copy of the bill as it f.
nally passed -
That the Constitution and all laws of the
limited States which are not locally inapplica-
HE. shall have the same force and effect with
IL the said Territory of Nebraska as else where
within the United States, except the Sth sec
ton Of the act preparatory to the admission OF
Missouri into the Union, approved March .,
1920 which being inconsistent with the
principle of non-interyention by Congress Win
slavery In the States and Territories, as rec
ornized by the Legislation Of 1880, commonly
salled the compromise measure, Is
1'ershv declared to be imperative and void; it
he;,,o the true infeut and meaning of this act
NOT 10 leuislate slavery into any Territory or
State. nor to exclude it therefrom, but to leave
The people thereof perfectly free to form and to
REGULATE their domestic institutions in their
own way, subject only to the Constitution OF
fhe United States, Provided, that nothing
con ta;ned III this act shall be construed to re-
vive 81 but in force any law or regulation
which may have existed prior g the act OF the
sth March. 1920, either protecting, establish
ing, prohibiting, OF abolishing slavery
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EHNE subscribers, have disposed of their interest in
the wholesale Produce Business to devote their whole
time to the Lumber Trade and would respectfully call the
attention of all Carpenters and Builders their concern
Having secured the exclusive use of several LARGE
MILLS, we are ready furnish at short notice,
Frames of all kinds Of the best timber Pine Spruce or
and will guarantee satisfaction. All in want of Frames
the coming season, will do well to call early Finishing
Lumber Of all kinds constantly hand at the Lowest
Market Prices such as Southern Hard Pine, of all dmen
sons Shingles, Clapboards, Lahs, paned and jonted
Floor Boards, Of Hard Pine, Soft Pine and Spruce East
ern and Western Finishing Lumber of all dimensions.
Also, Cherry, Black Walnut, and White Woodland, in
fact, every kind of Lumber that this market demands
N. b. We are prepared to send Frames and Lumber,
of all kinds having purchased for that purpose on all
roads leading from Worcester on the best of terms and
respectfully solicit lib ral share the public patronage
7. Il o. X. EARLE, Washington Square
Worcester, February l. 1854. mch6 d&w3m
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A clever Interpolation was made in the play
of the Masquerade Bah, at the theatre in Chi
cago, a few nights since, by an actor named
McYickar. One of the actors handed him
Rve-dollar bill as payment for ticket to the
ball. He examined it for moment, and then,
handing it back to him. exclaimed, with that
tone and manner impossible to initiate, &c That's
a Nebraska BWi It front pass here :" A
shout of laughter and applause, which shook
the theatre, attested the hit he had made on
the anti Douglas feeling of the house.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-03-06

SENTENCE OF A MAIL RoBBER Rowland
A. Smith, who was arrested on Friday last for
taking letters from the mail bags, while in his
care, was on Friday placed at the bar of the
y. ). Circuit Couit, at New Haven. He
pleaded guilty to several counts Of the indict-
ment, and was sentenced by Judge Ingersoll
to hard labor in the Safe Prison for term of
q years.
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A. Entry, where the body was picked up
b. Landing at the head of the stairs and passage way
TO the saloon
a. Front Door.
b. Door from entry to lower store
C. Door from landing to the saloon.
When the testimony was all in, it was pro-
posed that the jurors should each write out his
opinion, before having any consultation with
each other. This was done, and their opinions
all coinciding with each other, they were en-
bodied in the following
VERDICT.
WORCESTER SIS. An inquisition taken at
Worcester in the County Of Worcester, on the
fourth day of March, by adjournment from
the third day of the same month, in the year
eighteen hundred and fifty -four, before Jona-
than Day, one Of the coroners Of the said
County of Worcester upon the view of the
body of John III. Knight Of Worcester. there
lying dead, by the oaths of the Jurors, whose
names hereto subscribed who, berg sworn to
inquire on behalf Of the said Commonwealth
when, how and by what means the said John
HKnight came to his death, upon their oaths do
say that his death was caused by blow in
hicted upon the left side Of his head on the
evening of the first instant, between six and
seven o'clock, while he was descending the
stairs, leading to the saloon of Earl Peck sit
uated in Washington Square, in this city, that
said blow was inflicted by some person to the
Jurors unknown, with a large smooth and
heavy weapon.
In testimony, whereof the said coroner and
the jurors of this inquest have hereunto set
their hands the day and year aforesaid.
JONATHAN DAY, Coroner.
JOHN F. POND, Foreman.
e. F. DIXIE,
WIN, II. HARRIS,
BENZ. WALKER, SJuroys.
GEO. F. BONNEY,
FRED. WARREN.
"The Editor of the Newburyport Herald is
man of excellent taste. He says that ''the
prcttiest lining in a bonnet is smiling fac
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-03-06
A Washington CORRESPONDENT saws !.

Seen. Houston appeared to-day in full Tex
as "canonicals :; prominent among which is
his vest of a panther's skin, reminding all of
the celebrated lines of an English poet:
"a painted vest Prince Vortigern had on,
Which from a naked Pet his grandsire had won."
The hero of San Jacinto, by the way, is Bit
terry denounced by Southern men for his late
speech"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-03-06

ENFORCEMENT OF THE LAW IN BosroN.-
All things look well for the enforcement of the
liquor law in Boston. A change has been
going on in the Police Department, which will
greatly assist in the execution of the law. Our
friends in the country may rest assured that
nothing will be left undone by the city govern
ment, which lies within their power, to close
up the liquor shops in Boston. The fact will
show the efficiency Of the Police Department
under the direction of the government.--Lifs
Boat.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-03-06

BEST HAIR ToNICIN USE
While the proprietor has to be proud OF INC 60
tablishmsn Of the Tonic in short time upon 50 nii
basis he fully persuaded that that success IS owing N
great degree to the real erceence Of the artce e'
It will therefore be rgdy kept up to the orsinel
and composed as heretofore Of Ingredients the PEST ana
most expensive to found The effects resulting rom NY
use of the Climax Hair Tonic all the world can see WI
untary testimony is daily offered, showing It's etncacy US
agent FOR
Preventing tine falling out Of the Hair,
Producing new Hair,
Dressing the Hair,
Softening and arranging the Hair,
Destroying Hair Eaters,
Removing Dandruf,
Curing Headache and
All the ills that Hair is heir TO-
All bottles containing the Climax Hair Tonic, have "L.
y I,AZELI Worcester, Mass.,o blown in the glass
Price 25 cts per bote large bottles (pints) IS cts with
n liberal discount to the trade
~ Orders from dealers respectfully solicited All or
tiers by mail express, otherwise promptly executed.
L. I. LAzELL, Druggist
yeb27 dawtf 201 Main st.
WEoUsE PAINTING, DONE BY M. L.
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JUST RECEIVED.

At A. IL. NEWTON's, 207 Main Street, large invoice
Of PAPER HANGINGS, which Builders, Landlords, and
others in want will find it for their advantage to exam
inc.
A. H. n is prepared to put on all kinds Of paper at
Short notice, i'll the best manner. mch6 diff
A THRILLING STORY. JOHN p. JEWETT & co.
Ia have just published work Of extraordinary power
and ability which will rank among the very best pro-
ductions of American Foreign genius 1t is entitled
TIE LAMPLIGHTER
That our own opinion opinion of this remarkable book
may not seem exaggerated publish the following arti-
Gle, written by one Of the editors of the Evening Traveller
"Messrs. j. ?. Jewett IL Co. have in press and will
shortly publish, tale of very deep interest," entitled The
Lamplighterp The scene is laid in Boston and immediate
vicinity and the author is believed to be Bostonian or
resident of this neghborhood. We accidentally fell in
with some of the proof sheets of the work, the Other day.
and after reading hundred or more pages, have no
hesitation in pronouncing of the most original inter-
esting, graphic, and affecting tales, thus far that
has lately appeared IL is quite equal, to say the least
to 'Wide, Wide World" though not what would be called
religious novel If the work is completed with the abill
y which is displayed in the first part of itand havs
reason to doubt that it will bewe predict for it sale
and popularity equal the most successful Of modern
romances such as Uncle Tom alone excepted "EUening
Traveller, Jan. 81, 1854.
This great is ready, and may be found at
all the Bookstores. Price One Dollar.
JOHN p JEWETT & CO., Publishers,
md a u
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MEsSENGER,S N0TGCE

Worcester, SIS. March a. 1854
A LEXANDER IL. BULLOCK, Esquire Commissioner
IA Of Insolvency. within and for the County of Worces
ter has this day issued warrant against the Estate of
SETH FLAGG of Northboro, in said County, Brick
Maker, an nsolvent Debtor; and the payment of any
debts, or the delivery of any property belonging said
lnsovent DEBTOR to him. for his use and the transfer
of any property by him are forbidden by law.
The first meeting of the creditors of said Insolvent
Debtor will be held at Court of Insolvency. at the Office
Of said Commissioner in Worcester in said county, on
the 18th day Of March, inst at 10 o'clock in the forenoon
for the proof Of debts, and the choice of assignee or
assgnees of said Estate.
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J. L. BAKER, Dep. Sheriff,
nG tG-.u1t

KAILL BE SOLD, at the Office of the subscriber
Wv No 206 Main Street, on THURSDAY, 9th inst, at
O'Clock in the forenoon all the right and interest former
y owned by G. Hubbard Insovent Debtor the fol-
lowing Real Estate viz: lot ofland with house thereon,
situated upon the of Newbury and Chatham ss
90 by 100 feet Also, houseot upon the corner Of
King and Chandler SITS. Particulars made known at time
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-03-06

Lewis L. LazelI, DruEgist and ApotEe-
cary, 2Ol Main ST., would respectfully solicit the
attention OF all interested in the purchase Of pure drugs
and medicines to his large and well selected assortment
Every article has been purchased with particular refer
ence to the retail trade All drugs will be tearrdnted not
only pure but of the best quality procurabe Every one
VIII admit that where medicine is needed none but the
Puresf and best should be used Not only should the
physician be able count with certainty upon the
eheot of his prescriptions, but the patient should know
that as regards purity, his medicine is reliable This
course has been taken because it is believed an intelligent
public require it, and will generously second with their
patronage, every effort to promote their common
Medicines dispensed at all hours of the night
feb27 3m
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CoNruwpnuM.- Why is a loving husband
gone upon long journey, Ike iegof ven
Ison, Because he Is dear departed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-03-06

New PATENTs.-To the following persons,
residents of Worcester County, Patents were
issued at the Office in Washington, in the
week ending Feb. 2Sth:
James Pitts, of Lancaster, Mass.-For i'm
movement in cotton picker cylinders.
Jos. SAWYER, of South Roylston, Mass
For improved socket for bench hooks.
William Sumner, of Worcester, Mass. For
improvements in organs.
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Lewis C. Munn, Auct;o,

American Girls, or Women. can have ex-
ceent situations and good pay in small families by ap-
plying at the Intelligence Office 233 Main Street-up
stairs dec12 d,f
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Il. Ii. Nichols, M. d., Homeopathic Physician.
Residence No. 112 Main Street Office Hours from to
A. NJ; to 4, and to p NJ
August 5, 1858. div
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TO the Editors Of the Spy Gentlemen: in
the Spy of March 2nd, am reported as say
ing in Temperance meeting, in the City
Hall:-in speaking of two Rumsellers appeal
ing "they appealed and produced worthless
bonds which the court accepted" do not
wish to be understood as rejecting on the re-
porter but what l said was, that some of the
bondsmen was not considered worth nine
pence, the other 1 understood to be Rumsel-
Ter, but having some property" Justice to
the Court, as well as myself requires this cor
rection. Yours truly,
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Mem ADVERTISEMENTS,


ENDIA RUBBER H0SE.-25O feet / inch Hose, in
pieces so feet each in good order, for sale cheap
mch6 DIV GODDARD, RICE, q co.
EN0U D-Near the Common, LADY'S BOSOM
H PIN. The owner have it by paying charges, at
this office. mch6 DIT
NNACHINIST WANTED-Two good work
I'VE men on wood. N B. JEWETT,
mch6 d3tF Merrifeld's Building, Exchange ST.
NNJ AATED-By smart capable girl, who per-
Wv fecty understands her business, situation in a
small pIvae family, to do all kinds Of cooking, and house.
work. Best Of city references given. Apply this Of
flee. mch6 dat
TENO LET-A pleasant Chamber, and Bed Room adj
" joining, unfinished, with without board, located
within two minutes walk Of the Post Office Inquire at
this Office niche diff
EEoUSE TO RENT-A first class House, on Linden
u St., supplied with Gas Fixurs and Furnace. Apply
to GARY Il FIELD, Central Exchange
March g. 1854 diff
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"The Editor of the Newburyport Herald is
a man Of excellent taste. He says that ''the
prettiest lining in a bonnet is smiling fac
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-03-06

j. X. Clark, NJ. d., Homeopathic Physician,
NO. Walnut Street Office hours, from to Al H. and
from to 2. NJ. -
Ian,,
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UpUTTER AND CHEEsE,-Noyy IN

NJAJ AUSHACUM LAKE ICE.-PERS0NS
Wv DESTROYS of being supplied with Spring Water Ice
from Waushacum Lake. respectfully invited leave
their ORDERS either at the store Of d. d. Reyes corner of
Main and School streets, the City Hall Market or with
the subscriber, at the Office Of the Worcester Nashua
Railroad Company, No. 10 Bank Block. Waushacum
Lake is situated in the town Of Sterling and is Of the
pures sheets Of water in the State being fed entirely by
springs. T. w. HAMMOND
January is, 1854. diff
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p. EMORY AIDRTCu

Sales of Real and Personal Property promptly ATTENDED
to. Office 233 Main ST., up stairs.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

For Sale-Seyenty five very nice, well dressed HOGS
and PIGS, at DRAPER & CLARK'S. mch6 DIST
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JAMES 10. ESTARROOI

ATTORNEY & COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
d. No. Union Block Worcester dNwtf
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Police Court,


Rodolphus c. Edwards was brought up on
six charges for selling Intoxicating Hq-
uors without a license, to wit, one glass
of brandy, to Martin Stowen on the lst
of February last; one glass of brandy
to S. B. Parsons, on the 1st of February -
one glass of brandy, to George Erwin, on the
10th of February; one glass of punch to Geo.
Erwin on the 10th of Feb. and one glass of
brandy to Martin Stowell on the eth of Feb.
Mr.. Edwards was found guilty on four of the
charges and was fined 500 and costs on each.
with the additional sentence of three months
to the House of Correction in each case He
appealed and was ordered to give bonds. in
the sum of $500, for his appearance before the
Court of Common Pleas, on the last Monday
of May next. Michael Burns, for being
drunk on the 9rd inst, was fined So and
costs amounting to $6.S9 which he paid and
was discharged.
Judson Fisher was fued ST. 90 and costs,
for being drunk and for want Of the nece;sa-
ry funds was committed.
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LAzELL'S CLlMAx HAIR TONIC.

This incompar
able preparation
which has now
been before the
public one year,
during which
time it has been
extensively used
and thoroughly
tested, has at
tanned a position
far in advance
Of the more Or
binary prepara-
tons, and is now
generally con-
cedefi TO be the
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Sparkling Soda Winter. with the usual variety
Of choice Syrups. Fifty Tickets for one dollar
l.. T. LAZELL, Apothecary,
may14 diff 2o1 Main Street
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500 bushels of superior Beans for sale at
feb23 diff DRAPER Il CLARK'S, Front st.
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w orcesaer HydrOpatInic Institution, No
Gen street This Institution well arranged for treat
ment at all seasons It will remain under the Medical
direction Of Dr. GEORGE H0YT, until the return Of Dr.
ROGERS from Paris, in April, 1854.
TERAs-usually from 81 to SO per week. For treatment
without board So to 81 per week. oct9 DIFF
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Cutch-4oOO lbs of Clutch for sale by G. S. "a. J.
HOWE. oct7 AZ
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Lewi. 7. LazeII, Drn.sisl and ApolIe.

All Persons who would get living and grow fat
Wi OF course read Ned Dous advertisement and will be
sure to obtain his work for making money