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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-04

The CHOLERA IN LONDON Deer Sir Han
area Deaths, bit no Pantc.--The epidemic has
been hanging over the metropolis for well
nigh ten weeks--we take no account of the
first week, during which only single death
oecumed-and 6, 100 lives have been lost, from
its outbreak until Saturday last, There is not
on record the case of population who have
borne with greater fortitude, than have the
Londoners in the present instance the presence
of a severe epidemic disease. Even while we
write the disease is continuing its ravages,
though happily, we believe, with some abate-
ment, and yet we hear of no symptoms of un-
due excitement or mental prostraton. In
this instance, however, the absence of terror
cannot be traced to apathy or indifference
We are fully aware of the extent of our dam
ger, and are simply employing the best means
with which we are acquainted to counterfeit
it.
The epidemic has fairly settled down on
London with its 1882, 236 of closely packed
inhabitants, and yet there is none of that per-
turbaton Of spirits abroad which gives ten
fold vigor to the disease. There is the cholera,
but no panic.
The population of London exceeds $780,
1856; and in the week ending Saturday last,
3,4l5 persons died, OF 9, lS5 more than have
on an average died in the corresponding week
of former years.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-04
!" Mayor Smith,"

At temperance meeting held at Redman
Hall, Boston, on Sunday evening. Mayor
Smith made speech, which was as eminent
for logic, as his famous Daniel Webster anec-
dote is remarkable for veracity. He showed
a wonderful anxiety to exalt the fair fame OF
Boston, and preserve it from being defled by
outsiders. He stated that three quarters of
the persons arrested for drunkenness, were
country persons. "And," said he, ''Boston
is disgraced by it. 1t should not be so. Our
city has received credit for intemperancc that
it does not deserve"
1t may do very well for Mayor "Bombastes"
to denounce the country persons who dis
graced Boston by getting drunk in it !; but the
wives and relatives of those country per.
sons" have as much reason, Ill our opinion,
to denounce Boston, where their husbands
and relatives get drunk. The sapient Mayor
should 1ecollect that there is always water
where the OK browns and that the OK would
not drown from stumbling, if there was not
pool close by, into which it could stumble.
II there were uOb rum uOlGS III DOStOn,
right under the nose of the magniloquent
Mayor, there would not be scores of out of
town people. before Judge Russell every morn
ing for drunkenness. A city is disgraced by
having repositories of :" rot gut" and manu-
factories of criminals, no matter whence the
materials for either come. Boston does de-
serve all the credit for intemperance that has
been placed to her account. But, Just think
of Mayor Smith being fastidious about the
fame of Boston, after his conduct in the
Burns affair. There never was a city 50 ut
terly outraged and disgraced as Boston was
on that occasion, through the dastardly cow
ardice and miserable pusillanimity of this
same Mayor. He delivered the city up to
Maj. Gen. Edmands's bayonets, and in the
meantime hid himself in his Office, like a
sneaking dog. He saw thieves, rufians, black
legs, gamblers, and hireling soldiers, tramping
through Boston like bravoes, and insulting her
citizens, and, instead of frowning on them,
he called out his men of war, and babe them
be as slaves unto Marshall Freeman, and they
were so. Since the disgrace of the rendition
OF Burns fell npnn Boston, iG III UooOlllo.
Mayor Smith to attempt to exalt her amongs
the cities.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-04
Police Court.

TUESDAY, Sd Oct. 1854.
Before Judge Green.-David B. Goodnow of
Paxton,a boy about years ofage, was brought
up for driving off the horse and carriage of
Mr.. Wait, of Paxton, from the meeting house
where it was hitched, on Sunday last. The
boy is an inmate of the Aims House, and is
described as an incorrigably bad boy. He was
bound over in the sum of 800 to appear and
answer before the Court of Common Pleas ,on
the Sd Monday of January next. He was
committed.
Andrew j. McInstra and George A. McIn-
stra, of Grafton, were brought up for being
common drunkards. but were both discharg-
ed, the evidence not sustaining the charge.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-04

THE POETRY OF PHYsIcs-Doses have al
ways been associated in our minds with wry
faces, and medicine has seemed from the days
of childhood another word for nausea and
disgust Its remedies were the worst part of
the revolving potions we were compelled to
swallow for its relief. DIR. Ayers prepara-
tons herald another era. His Cherry Pictorial
is like honey on the tongue, and healing balm
in the stomach. His Pills Try them-they
are sweet morsels to the taste, and glide sugar
shod over the palate; but their energy, al
though wrapped up, is there, and strikes with
telling force, to the very foundations of dis
ease Cincinnati Ohio Citizen.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-04

THE EXPRESS LINES RADIArING FROM Bos-
ToN.-The express business in Boston, and
radiating thence, is in numerous hands. In
one sense, at least, 60 their name is legion. =
While in the great metropolis of the country
New York-the number of the different ex-
press lines does not exceed ten or a dozen,
exclusive of the city and suburb expresses
there are about taoo hundred in Boston, and
all, in their ownership, Independent of each
other. Almost every town Of any mercantile
or manufacturing force in New England, has
an express of its own-so to speak ffording
a subsistence, and even comfortable iveli-
hood to two or more hard working men. The
number of horses employed by all these, at
their numerous offices, does not probably fall
short of one thousand.-N Y. Express Mes
S9ltqer,
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LOCAL NEWS.
Board of Mayor and Aldermen.


MONDAY EVENING, Oct. 2, 1864.
Joseph Portland was granted license to
exhibit his circus, some time during this
month.
Allen, Thurber, s Co. had permission to
erect a chimney 60 feet high; also to lay a
pipe on their new premises.
The petition of l.. Spring, ID, for leave to
enter the Main street drain, from sycamore
street, was referred to the next City Council.
The petition of H. Murray and others, for
removal of gravel from Temple street, was re-
ferred to the Mayor, with authority to act.
The petition of !. S. Small, for rcmunera-
ton for damages sustained by his horse, in
consequence of an obstruction on Lagrange
street, was referred to the Committee on
CLAIMS.
The Anti Slavery Society was granted the
use of the City Hall on each alternate Friday
evening, commencing Dec. LIST.
o. S. Fowler was granted the use of the
City Hall for several evenings during the
present month.
J. II. Nichols had permission to exhibit
Uncle Toms Cabin the City Hall for one week,
commencing October 9th.
The petition of John s. Clark, for compen-
sation for water pals and carpets used at the
fire, on the l4th of June last was referred to
the Committee on Claims.
The Joint Special Committee awarded Ed
win Conant $50, for damage to his estate on
School street, from alteration of the grade of
that street.
Jonas White was elected City Weigher,
vice A. Lincoln, resigned.
The sum of $50 per annum, was voted to
l.. L. Mason, for taking care of the city clocks.
F. II. Dewey, Esq, appeared for the Nor
witch & Worcester Railroad Company, to OPP
pose the laying out of Locust street as pub
lie highway. Col. Estabrook appeared for the
petitioners, Allen, Thurber, & Co.. and Others
The subject was postponed to the next meet
lug of the Board.
Lewis C. Mum, auctioneer, had his license
renewed
The Committee to whom was referred the
subject of Myrtle street, reported its reference
to the next City Council.
The Joint Special Committee on the matter
of purchasing Mil Pond, reported that VIM.
B. Fox & Son decline to make any PROPOSE
ton on the subject
A decree, making William street highway,
was reported.
The Mayor was authorized to draw his order
for $S5, in favor of William Dickinson, for
damage to an estate, caused by the location OF
the new road to Auburn.
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Court of Common Pleas, for the Trial OF
Criminal Cases.
BEFORE JUDGE BYINGToN.
TuEspAY. October 3D.

TUESDAY. October Sd, 1854.
Commonwealth VS.. Henry Richardson, of
Upton, for stealing Elijah Whitney's horse,
on the 10Th Of June last. Counsel for defen-
dant, E. B. Stoddard, Esq. This case was
tried on Monday, and on Tuesday morning
the jury returned sealed verdict of not
guilty.
In the case of Commonwealth VS.. Murphy,
Rooney, and Lynch, for stealing gold dust
from L. L. Mason, on the 2lst of June last,
Lynch pleaded guilty, went upon the stand,
and testified for the State. Murphy was found
guilty, and Rooney was discharged.
Willard Fairbanks, of Clinton, was brought
up for administering a mixture of figs and
cantharides to Matilda Southagill on the 25th
of August last. H. D. Stone for the defen-
dant. After long examination, the defen
dant was acquitted.
VIM. Barr was brought up for stealing
silver watch at Fitchburg, on the 9Th day of
September last, from Arlington Gibson. Rev.
Geo. Trask acted as counsel for the defendant.
The defence set up was, that Barr was not
guilty by reason of insanity. He was found
guilty.
VIM. Murphy, Francis Rooney, and Mi
chael Lynch, were brought up for stealing %
gold lockets from C. r. B. Clahin, at Worces-
ter, on the 18th of June last.
Geo. F. Very, counsel for Rooney and
Murphy, moved that his clients be tried sepa-
rately from Lynch.
Lynch retracted his former plea and plead
ed guilty. This relieved the counsel of his
difficulty and the trial at once proceeded.
The court adjourned before the case was
finished.
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GrenviIIe's Ve.etabIe az

GrenvIAIe's Vegetable Extract. Twenty
years experience has fully proved that this the most
fectual remedy discovered for all diseases Of the
THROAT and MUCOUS MEMBRANE.
single bottle will cure canker in the mouth.
From one to three bottles will malignant purd
throat.
Two to three bottles will cure a nursing sore mouth
single bottle will cure the dysentery.
A single bottle will cure canker in the bowels.
From two to six bottles will cure Bronchitis.
A single bottle will cure canker- rash.
A single bottle will cure scarlet fever.
From numerous testimonials of its efficacy in the last
named disorder select the following from the late Dr.
Reuben Macy, of Nantucket, celebrated physician of
the old SCHOOL, who had tested its virtues and voluntarily
gave his certificate OF its virtues to the proprietor:
NANTUCKET, Nov. %, 1888.
Dear Sir: have received the Vegetable Extract by
Captain Whitney, and delayed writing until this time in
order from experience and that of Others learn
its effect, When the medicine came to this place. the i
sease for which it is intended had somewhat subsidized
consequently there was not that call for it there otherwise
would have been. But it has increased great ex
tent, consigning almost daily victim to an I'M
timely grave. 1t has been confined to children seven
years of and under but lately ithas begun spread
among the adult portion of community have sold
considerable quantity of the medicine, and from the
ports have heard of IT, it has uniformly effected cure
provided it has been taken in season. One physician of
high standing and extensive practice but who had
tunately lost number of his patients, he lring of the
medicine, procured and administered it his patients,
and he informs that he has lost ngle pa
tient since he began to que it-wh the exception of
who past swallowing. He esteems it very val
liable remedy. gentleman who had child taken sick
with the CankerRash and Sore Throat procured bottle
and trusted wholly in it without the aid of physician
add although the disease very bad yet effected an
entire great number of instances might be cru
meraed but think the trial has been sufficient TO con-
vince any of its great and iCOnderW power in con-
quering this truly deplorabe and fatal disease Send
REUBEN MACY.
This invaluable medicine prepared by Mrs Grenvile
widow of the late Dr. A. S. Grenye from the formula Of
her late husband, and may be procured of D. SCOTT
Druggist, No. 243 Maiu street, Worcester.
dawtf
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-04
SPECIAL NOTICES.

AptisSlavery DiscUssiOn.-At the meeting of
the Worcester County South Division Ant-SlaVery Society
held in this city the 18th ut desire was expressed
ness n 45olsti0HiSES 90 ting UHdeF dh7te sdtgs
Constitution, be had; and those who represented the
voting Abotonss that OCCASION seemed to feel that
their side had not been fully presented, do in he
half of the said Society," the proposition made
that occasion by S s. Foster, the Free Soil voting
Aboonss, to take up the subject and have thereon
fair and discussion may be- until it is exhausted.
The discussion to be either set discussion between
acknowledged champions of the respective sides of the
advocates of the sides say be mutually agreed;
and be held during the present month of October the
City Hall, in Worcester; other details to be mutually
ranged.
behalf of the Executive Committee of the Worcester
County South Division AntiSlavery Society.
Il. L. CAPR0N, President
JOHN CRANE, Secretary d6tSwl Cd
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-04

SALEM.-We learn from the Salem Gazette
that the rate of taxation in Salem for 1854 is
81 cents per 800 The valuation of the pre-
sent year is as follows; Real estate Sc, 27S,-
600 personal estate, So, SS2, 300-total $l2,-
100, 800. Ratable polls 1910. The whole tax
of the city this year is $l04,442. Valuation
last year, $ll, ops. $50; gain 81, 1874, $50. The
taxes above $1,000 are paid by George Pea
body, SLIPS; Francis Peabody, $500; Lev
erett and Henry Saltonstall trustees for Mary
and Caroline s., $1O0S; Naumkeag Steam
Cotton Co., $4864.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-04

AT quarterly meeting of the Social Fire Society," the
following Resolutions were passed.
Whereas of the Oldest and much esteemed mem
Der of this Association has suddenly been removed from
our midst, by DEATH therefore
ReSoiued That we, the surviving MEMBERS hold in fond
remembrance the many good qualities of beloved as
sociae Mr. Albert Brown who has long been connected
with u.s. and who las been suddenly and mysteriousy
removed from us by death.
ReSOlUed, That tender to his surviving widow and
family heartfelt sympathy for them in their sad be-
reavement, which they have suddenly sustained
ResOtUed That the Clerk enter these resolutions upon
the records of the Society," and send copy of the to
the widow of the deceased and also have them published
in the morning papers. 0. X. EARLE, Clerk
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-04

The revenue received by the general
post office department for the fiscal year end
ing the 30th of June, was, from letter postage
$4,473,227; newspaper do. $6ll 1888 total
So, 084 $50. As compared with last year.
there is an increase in the total amount. of
$68,52 The excess from letters this year
over last, is S246, 1856 while the decrease
in the amount received from newspapers is
$177,9l3.
The price of breadstuffs is now so
much lower in England than i'll America
that several cargoes of -four are said to have
been shipped from Liverpool for New York
This has not happened since the initiation of
1887, when -four was imported into New
York from the Mediterranean.
The Milwaukee Sentinel of Sept. &c,
says that over sixty cars, loaded with produce,
arrived there on Saturday afternoon and night,
by the Milwaukee and Mississippi Railroad,
bringing $4,000 bushels of grain, 1000 bushels
Of potatoes, 300 bbls of flour, 100 bbIs mill
feed, besides lots of other items.
The Boston Journal made its appear
ance in smiling new type on Monday evening,
and presented complexion as cheerful as
pleasant weather. The proprietors say they
have reason to be proud of their position and
PtOpPCOto, anu deOHdDiy q
nance of the liberal favor which has been be-
slowed upon them.
The arrest of Craig, the forger of land
warrants, has led to the discovery in Syracuse
of large package of dies, well executed forged
land warrants, and documents which impli-
cate some 20 others with Craig in the forg-
cries. The package weighed over 60 pounds,
and contained warrants of different dates from
1888 to 1854.
A gentleman in Shelburne has con-
tracted with parties up the river to deliver at
the depot in Greenfield eight hundred barrels
of apples, at dollar and an eighth barrel
for Fall apples, and dollar and quarter for
Winter apples, the barrels included.
A slave belonging to Mr.. Mercer, of
New Orleans, fell out of window in the
fifth story Of Juliens hotel, New York, and
dashed the life out of him. He had retired
drunk
The Legislature of the State of Yer
mont assemblies at Montpelier on the 10th
INST Two elections Of United States Sena-
tors are among the business of the session.
Mrs. Elizabeth Smith died in Wash
ington county, Nd, on the 23d ult., aged LOG
years, Il months, and Ii days.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-04

y A YOUNG lady lost her balance the other
day, while looking over the wharf at Norfolk,
and fell into the dock. Two gentlemen i'm
mediately jumped in and rescued her; but
the Beacon says the danger is not over, as one
of the gentlemen has been troubled with a
pain in his left side, rear the region of the
heart, ever since.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-04

Bulwer, the novelist, in letter to gentle
man III Boston, said:-'I have closed my ca
reer as writer of fiction. 1 am gloomy and
unhappy. l have exhausted the powers of
life, chasing pleasure where it is not to be
fnuud
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-04

SERIOUS ACCIDENT On Tuesday forenoon
as a man named Vancey was removing his
house hold furniture from house on Mechan-
ic street to another tenement, his horse took
fright in consequence of the falling of chair
upon the back of the animal, and became
perfectly ungovernable. The wagon was
upset, the furniture scattered in every dlroc-
ton, and Mr.. Vancey himself was thrown to
the ground. Both arms were broken above
the wrist, and shoulder was dislocated by
the fall, besides which Mr.. " received a Sc
we're cut in the scalp. DR.. George A. Bates
was Immediately called, who rendered effici-
ent surgical assistance, and the man is consid-
cd in fair way to recover.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-04
FOR ONE WEEK ONLYW

Mrs. III. N. COrbctt, III D EPEN DEN 7
CLAIRN0YANT, formerly of Salem, would respect
fully inform the inhabitants of Worcester 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 courtship marriage law cases.
any business transactions.
Residence53 Central street. Examinations-50 cents.
Office houfs-rOm to p. NJ.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-04

SHooTINe.- Washington, 30h. Mr.. Du-
vail, owner of farm near Bladensburg was
shot this morning by two lersols from this
city, who were cunning on his premises. Mr..
Duvall ordered the intruders off and during
the alteration Which ensued, he was mortal
ly wounded. The perpetrators have not yet
been arrested.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-04

Know NOTHING CoNyBNTIoN.-It is said
the presence of an unusual number of well
dressed and well looking strangers in the city
yesterday, is to be attributed to the fact that
the Worcester County Know Nothings had
convention for the purpose of nominating a
senatorial ticket
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-04

The votes Of Charlestown decided on Mon
day to annex that city to Boston, by vote of
l4l2 to ILL. being the largest vote by about
300. ever given in the city. Boston having
already voted for annexation, the project will
now be consummated, as soon as it can be
under the provisions Of the law.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-04
BILLS ARE READY

Attic Spy Office for City subscribers to the Daily Spy
The terms are FOUR year, paid quarterly,
halfyeary or yearly Advance. If not 50 paid, the
price is FIVE dollars year. and proportionate rate for
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-04

PUTNAMs MONTHLY for October, contains a spirited
portrait Of Parke Goodwin, ESQ.,, author of sour New
President" The reading matter usual able varied
and manly in its tone There is admirable sketch of
Count stedingk ooe of foreign revolutionary heroes
The rtcle African Proyerbal Philosophy shows that
the African is not destitute of civilization although
darkness regns where the white has built his barr
coon. There other excellent articles poetcal as well
as prose.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-04

Err, Botanic Physician and his wife, CiairUOyant
DOctreSs, have moved the city of Worcester No 105
PLEASANT STREET, of Seaver ST. where they may be
consulted privately all diseases to which flesh heir
Mrs A.. in Clairvoyant state, will examine patients
and describe their diseases without previous acquan
lance with their condition. and prescribe for their relief
Office Hours-From to II A. NJ, and l to P. NJ
aug dtis
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-04

Drawing and Paintin@.-Miss N. NJ. COFFIN
has opened her Drawing ROOM for the reception Of
work. All those interested in the invited call
at her Room, No. 19 WORCESTER BANK BLOCK, Foster St.
where specimens of Drawing and ornamental work may
be Hours-From till p. NJ.
References Rev. DR.. Hill, Rev. DR.. Smaey, Mr.
Euos Dorr. bookstore 205 Main ST. my26 diff
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-04

Mr.. w. B. POtler,-Sir, Owing to a severe ia
in the early part of my life, have been much afflicted
with rheumatic pain running through my back and hips.
and at times somewhat lending me After trying
most of the medicines for the of the same without
effect when at work for you, by your advice was in
duce to try bottle of your Linment. whereby L
cured recommend it to ali who troubled with rheu
matism as being valuable remedy
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-04

SCHOOL CoMMITTEE.-At the regular meet
ing of the School Committee on Monday eve
ming, Miss Mary B. Norwood was elected
principal Of the Summer Street Secondary
School. The resignation of Miss Sarah E.
Stone of the Thomas Street Grammar School,
of Miss Andrews as principal and Miss Glenn
ents as assistant of the Front Street West Pri-
mary School, were accepted, the two latter
having been promoted, Miss Andrews to be
assistant OF the Front Street Grammar School,
and Miss Clement principal of the same school
in which siru a1:--A-.-
drews salary was fixed at $500,
Miss Parkinson and Mrs. Grid, were voted
$25 each, additional salary.
Rev. II. James, Warren Lazell, and George
A. Dresser, were appointed committee on
salaries of teachers of suburban schools,
II, was proposed to substitute Webster
Dictionary in the several schools for Worces-
ter's. After discussion the proposition was
laid over.
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From Hon. Henry Wilson.

WORCESTER, Sept I, 1904.
Sir:-By authority and direction of the Re-
publican State Convention, assembled here
this day, we have the honor of notifying you,
that you we're nominated by that Convention,
as the candidate OF the Republican party, for
Governor of the Commonwealth, for the en-
suing political year.
With great respect we are your obedient