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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-01-04
THIRTY-rHIRD CONGRESS,

TUESDAY, Jan. 2.
SENATE. The only matter of general in
terest, to-day, is the discussion of Mr.. Brod-
heads bills granting bounty lands to certain
officers who have been in the military service
of the United States Amendments were
proposed, and general discussion look place,
but without any definite result.
Mr.. Fisk's enigrant bill was committed
to special committee, and the Senate ad-
journed.
HoUsE.-lhe House proceeded to consider
the bill to amend the act graduating the
price of the public lands to actual settlers.
Mr.. Dowdell, of Alabama explained an
amendment. He wished it adopted so as to
prevent any person who had not declared his
intention to become citizen Of the United
States from claiming exemption land I'M
der the present law, foreigners of all colors,
without such declaration, can avail themselves
OF its provisions.
The bill and amendment were finally sent
to the Committee on Public Lands.
A message was received from the President,
giving his reasons tor his veto of the River
and Harbor bill. No such expression as in
ternal Improvements is found in the Consti-
tuition, and it Las no sufficient meaning as to
be OF any value as a means of safe conclu-
sion. either Of Constitutional law or practical
oS"bSSihdhSuips liz pTOC6SuS 10 examine the
various clauses of that instrument, under
which power for system of internal inn
provement is claimed and comes to the con-
clusion that there is no specific power for
such works, and no provision enough to cover
them.
Congress can only construct such works as
may be necessary to carry out specific plan
OF improvement or nayigability Of rivers or
harbors, which may be necessary for military
or naval purposes.
The message is subject matter for legisla-
tive discussion. 1t is long document, and
the President concludes by urging the policy
OF combining appropriations by the General
Government to works necessary to be con-
structed from its undoubted powers, and leave
all Others to individual enterprise or separate
States, to be prov ided for out of their own re-
sources, or by recurrence to the provision of
the Constitution which authorizes the levy
ing of tonnage duties, with the consent Of
Congress, for the improvement OF harbors
The message was referred to the Committee
Of the Whole.
Mr.. Wentworth, of Massachusetts, iutro-
duced bill TO prevent the introduction into
the United States OF foreign criminals and
paupers. Recommitted 10 the Committee on
Commerce.
Adjourned.
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LOCAL NEWS.

SERIOUS AccIDENT.-Yesterday afternoon
about o'clock, as Messrs. Marshall Flagg
and Oscar Joslyn were coming into the city in
a sleigh, the horse took fright near the Sails
bury mansion, AM ran with such speed as to
defy all efforts of Mr.. Flagg to restrain him
or keep him in the middle of the road, and
the frantic animal ran into the window of
Hawkins grocery, in Salisbury's Block, shiv-
ering glass and sash into atoms. Mr.. Joslyn
was thrown out with great violence and fell
Mr.. Flagg was thrown into the alley way, a
few steps beyond. The sleigh then righted
and the horse rushed forward upon the side
walk. In front oftho mansion of Elisha Full
Ter, Esq, he came so near man as to tear
a button from his coat by contact as he pass
ed. A few rods farther on the horse ran ov-
er the wife of Edward R. Brigham, residing at
No. s Salem street, who was very seriously in
jured She was taken up in senseless con-
dition and conveyed to the Exchange Hotel,
where medical aid was rendered; and she was
afterwards conveyed to her home, where it
was ascertained that her nose and jaw hone
were broken and several teeth were knocked
out; but the full extent of her injuries was not
known last evening.
A short distance further on, the sleigh
struck against barrel of -four in front of the
store of c. D. Cobb & Co., and was olsen
gagged from the horse, but the animal still kept
on, and the crash caused by the breaking of
the sleigh so frightened Mr.. Cobb's horse tlat
he started off at the top of his speed up the
street. At the corner of Central and Main
streets he ran into the horse OTTOMAN & Rus
sell, which was attached to sleigh, with
such violence as to break its leg, and render
it necessary to kill him on the spot.
Mr.. Cobb's horse was then secured and
nearly opposite the American House, the horse
of Nj. Flagg ran into some other object which
brought him to stand. Strange as it may
seem, Mr.. Flagg's horse and sleigh were but
slightly injured, and he himself escaped with
only few slight bruises. Mr.. Joslyn's knee
was considerably hurt, but the injury is not
likely to prove serious.
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HEAVY FAILURE.-Nep York, Tuesday, Jan.
2.-Mossrs. Wadsworth & Sheldon, bankers,
Of Wall street, suspended payment to-day
Liabilities about $4,000, 900 assets probably
million over this. They we've the agents in
this city Of the State of Illinois, consequent
ly no payment has been made this morning.
on account of interest OH its bonds.
The failure Of Messrs. Becher & Co., sugar
rehners, st. Louis, for $4,000, 900, was an
nounced this afternoon. 1t has also involved
the two following houses in this city Messrs.
Foster 4 Stephenson, ship owners and bank
ers, for 100000, and Winthrop g. Ray,
stock broker, for $220,000. Some Boston
houses are also said to be losers to the extent
Of nearly $l,O00,00O.
ALBANY, Jan. 2.-The Legislature of this
State met to- day. when Mr.. Littlejohn was
elected Speaker, by 70 votes TO 81 for Stevens,
Democrat The other Wing nominees were
all elected.
HARnIsBuRo, Jan. 2.-The Pennsylvania
Legislature convened to-day. Henry X.
Strong, strong Wing and American, was
elected Speaker OH the first ballot, by 70 votes
to q tor Scott.
PrTTsBuR0, Jan. 2.--BANK FAILURE. The
banking house of General Larimer failed to.
day.
CHICAGO. Jan. 2.-The Illinois Legislature
organized at Springfield to-day, Thos. Tur-
ner, Anti.Nebraska, was elected Speaker and
L. L. Bridges, Clerk.
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Coon News ron CoLoRRp EMIoRANrs ON
THE UNDERGR UND RAILRoAD.-An Office, we
have been informed; has recently been OPEN
cd in Toronto, in connection with the Cansda
Anti-Slayery Society, to which fugitives from
Republican Slavery may be sent direct, with
the full assurance that the hndest treatment
and the wisest councils will be given them at
that point. This is happy arrangement.
Offices ofthis kind are needed at certain places
in the States, as wen as in Canada, for few
men have the leisure necessary TO attend to
the many who pass every year on their way to
Canada, how well, soeyer, they may be dis.
posed to do so. This must have teen deeply
felt In Toronto, the terminus Of the Under
ground Railroad. The gentleman appointed
TO discharge the duties Of this new Office ia
our esteemed friend Rev. J. b. Smith, a gen.
tlaman well qualified by his intimate know
ledge Of the wants Of the colored people to
serve them.--Fredsyicb DougIass' Paper.
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Thirty-Six women of Otsego, Allegan
county, Michigan, last week formed them
selves into a party, armed themselves with
hatchets and axes, and marched in a body to
the hotel of the place. and the places where
liquors were sold, and made complete wreck
OF the decanters and demijohns, and other Ii
quor utensils. In one or two instances, they
rolled barrels containing liquor into the streets,
ana there broke them open and let the liquor
flow loose.
The Minnesota Pioneer says that two
specimens Of the American ostrich, male and
female, were recently killed near Fort DIES
Moines Iowa. They are described as four
and half feet long, straight and very
sharp. They resemble, in most points, the
ostrich of Africa. $1,000 had been offered for
them.
The number of railroad accidents in
the United States in 1884, was 1913; killed
1856, wounded $50. In 1868 the number was
1888; killed 234, wounded 496. The number
OF lives lost by fires in buildings in 1854, was
III. The number of steamboat accidents in
the United States last year was As persons
killed 6S7, wounded 225. In 1853 there were
81 accidents; Sl9 killed, I58 wounded
Mr., Samuel Leggett, an influential
merchant OF New York, and director of the
Empire City Bank, which recently suspended
payment was indebted TO that institution to
the extent OF 100000. Mr. l.. left his homo
on the 2Sth OF December, and has not since
been heard from, and, from letter he address
cd to one Of his creditors, it is thought he has
committed suicide.
A letter from Rev. Mr.. ingalls,. of the
thurman mission states that within twelve mos
IN Burmans have been baptized, 2 new
churches planted, and two preachers ordained
to the pastoral Office. The English missiona.
rios at Calcutta are also giving greater impor-
lance to preaching, III connection with their
other labors.
Three New London Conn vessels
lately obtained thirty thousand seals at Room
Island, in the Ochotsk Sea, which, together
with the oil that they procured during tho vow
age, is valued at $4,000, One OF the YES
sells, the N. 5. Perkins, was absent less than
six months, and yet her cargo is valued at
100000.
Mrs. Mary Collins, residing about sew.
en- miles from AbiAgdon, Va, is certainly not
less than one hundred and twenty years old.
and is believed to be near one hundred and
, thirty. She yet attends to great deal Of work
about the farm of her son. with whom she re-
sides.
Elwanger g. Barry, nurserymen at
Rochester, who sold $40 900 fruit trees Inst
year, have bought 40 acres more of land near
that city, at 1910 an acre.
PRooREss OF THE AoE.--A Grand Jury in
South Carolina has presented the laws against
the African slave trade as a public grievance.
II IL much greater grievance that such dom
koys are allowed 10 sit upon iuries az all -
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Diseases of the Tnroa1 and Lung.

tually and speedily cured by DR. HOLINESS PICTORIAL
ALsA IIrns remedy Is nnnitey superior to any now
IN use Tor Coughs Colds Hoarseness Influenza Bronch-
It's Pain in the side, Weakness and Bleeding from the
Lungs, Whooping Cough, Asthma, Consumption, &C.
II has cured thousands Of cases which have resisted
all ordinary medication, popular remedies &c For proof
Of this see testimonials of Physicians and others OF the
first respectality, published in special circulars
which can be had of agents.
The proprietor the Balsam is a regularly educated
Physician who has had extensive practice for twenty
years So successful has his treatment proved that Dr. H.
mas requished general practice and devotes his atten
ton exclusively to the above diseases.
N. B-The BGLSdm IS warranted to give satisfaction
In all cases, if the directions st ctly followed
Sold in Worcester by NJ B. GREEN, j. GREEN, and
E II. MARSH, Agents.
s. Balch h Son, Druggists, Providence, RI genera
Wholesale Agents dom az
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0h 9ailp sppy.
THURsDAY. JANUARY a, 1855.
no OUR READERS.

Bills for the Daily Spy are now ready at the
Office. To those who pay strictly in Gdrance,
either quarterly or yearly, the terms are
FOUR DOLLARS year; to those who do
not paw in advance, the terms are invariably
FIVE DOLLARS year or $l,25 for three
months. Those who can call at the Office anil
settle their bills, will save us much trouble,
and also the expense of commissions, which,
on all bills not so paid, we are obliged to pay
for collecting. EARLE &-DREW.
Worcester, Jan. l, 1856.
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nAND pEGGING MACuINE,

Spectators and Boot & Shoemakers You have only
to call at Sargents Block south end of Main and
see this little machine 10 operation, to be assured Of its
grand all other inventions of the kind and
you need only inquire into the conditions of SALE which
the agent now offering town rights, to be satisfied of
rare chance 10 make money.
The highest encomiums have been avshed upon it by
the boot ard shoe of this city county
as also by those in counties east Of his The machine
will be in town but short time; therefore call soon and
lay out your talent" where it will increase not only
'thirty Sirty," but ian hundred told ="
Office hours-9 to II A. NJ. and 2 to SPIN.
WIN. E. MOVES, General Agent.
lana d&wtf
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Sr9y Heirs Ghanged, and Dye employed

tray Hairs Changed. and no Dye employed.
VAN DEUSEN'S IMPROVED WAHpENE In addition
10 the virtues OF the above Hair restorative and
Wen established specific the fact is admitted that is one
OF e pest preparations for the hair in Besides
changing gray hair its original color and producing
new growth where partial badness dshgures the head
soitens and beauties the hair eaces from the skin PIN
pies and all cutaneous erupons and case of confirmed
nervous affections of the head affords from repeated an
Plcatons, most speedy and happy relief Thousands
nave experienced its happy effects, and being safe and
elite and fashionable.
FOR sale by JOHN O. HILL, Apothecary 229 Main
street, Worcester. Depot, ia Chambers St. New York
jy13 aeodly ~ ~" -'ii'
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Goddard & Twichcll'- q u1driIlo Band.

:, = . q
N. P. GODDARD, LIST Violin W. L HOBBS Clarionett
j. NJ ALDRIcH, I'd Nioii. L. v. BAKER, Cornet Piston
r. ". TwIcHELL Double Bass
-, Engagements made by II. w Twiche, Leader Of
the Worces ter Cornet Band, rs Salem Street; N p
Goddard or j. M. Adrich Loring Brothers. zO3 Main
Street. d2m dS
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sDAY, JANUARY

and Children's Furs selling at cost, at
No EOS Main street ladies' Chdren's Hosiery and
Gloves at very low prices.
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FOR ONE WEEK. ONLYM

Mrs. H. N. COrbetI, IN DEPENDENT
CLAIRYOYANT, formerly of altm, would respect
fully inform the inhabitants of Wol and vicinity,
that she is prepared wait upon all who wish to consult
with her on the past present. and future of absent friends
and persons lost property courshp marriage law cases,
any business transactions.
Residence-53 Central street. Examnations-5 cents.
Office houfs-from 2 to P, Nj,
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DEArH or AN OLD MERCHANT. The New
buryport Herald, Of Monday, mentions the
death In that city, Of Ebenezer Wheslwright,
EsQ., Of the advanced age Of 81 years. Tho
deceased was one OF the oldest living MGR.
chants Of New England.
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DIR. Henry Sargent having paid particular at
ention in his recent visit to Paris and LONDON to the
study of Diseases of the Eye and General Surgery will
henceforth devote himself especially the practice Of
these branches of his Profession Office, No IL and II
Worcester Bank Block. apl2 dawtf
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Gift BOOis for the HOIidays.-Token Of
Friendship; Ladies' Wreath Magnolia Golden Gift
Garand Keepsake of Friendship; Caske; and other ee-
giant books, for sale, in connection with MUNN'S Book
Enterprise. Office 2S3 Main-street, up stairs.
d22
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A Class in Drawing will be formed at the Mount
Pleasant School, Wednesday afternoon Dec. 9th. Pat
ronage solicited, and satisfaction guaranteed Reference
specimens at VIM. Aliens Bookstore, and the Schoo
Rooms. PERSIS II. S. CARTER Teacher
n29
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Money Waated.-Any one having any of the
above desirable article make than three per
cen month"; by exchanging the for Clothing.
VALENTINE STUDLEi Is, corner of Main and Elm Sts
All Winter Clothing at Cost, from this OATS.
I'm
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MAItltIlGD.

n Ia Boston, ist inst, by Rev Dr. yinton, Hon sanuq,
Prince HAYES, Esq, u Boston. ~ ''Ds""' VI
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Business Arithmetic. or Bu,

Busincss Arithmetic, or Business CnI-
CuLATlONS.-A complete understanding of this branch
of study, be obtained without any book study what
ever, by attending EGtoHs explanatory Euenng Lee
lures upon this subject, Wednesday evening Of every
week. ~
All that will be necessary for Young menthat have
ears to hear-wi be TO let them hear what Eaton will
explain in ore course upon the subject Of Commercial
Calculations, to become perfectly correct and rapid acl
ountants. diff ps
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New Method eff Inhalation. A new and
powerful discovery for the of Consumption Asthma
Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds, and all lung complaints DR.
Surtss Hygeana, Inhalng Hygean Vapor and Cherry
syrup has accomplished of the most wonderful cures
OF Asthma and Consumption in this city during the past
month"; ever known to (See certificates in Agents.
hands) The Inhaler is on the breast under the
men, without the least Inconvenience constantly supply
ng the lungs with pleasant medcated vapor the heat
If the body being sufficient evaporate the fluid Sold by
Boyd Paul No 40 Cortlandt St. c. II. Ring corner Of
john st. and Broadway, N. Y, and by Mrs. Hayes 175
Fulton ST., Brooklyn. Price So package.
NJ Any person enclosing So by mail, to Boyd &
Paul or Curtis Perkins, N. Y, will receive package
containing bottle of Hygean Yapor one of Cherry Syr
up and an Inhaler in neat box by express free to any
part of the United States four packages foi $40
For sale in Worcester by NJ b. Green 212 Main Street;
l. Lazel, POI Main street; and Bush 4 Co. Front St
deodEwl
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A. PTentiss, Designer and Engrayer upon Wood
and Stone. House Crescent Street. Ali orders left
with @. W. RICE, at L. D. Goddard & Co.'s, will meet
with prompt attention Particular attention paid to Draft
ug Machinery. dec3O diff
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The TROUBLES OF SLAvERY.-The under
ground railroad which has been doing an ex-
tensiye business in its peculiar way for some
months past, appears to be a source of great
trouble to the friends of the " institution
Fears are expressed by the st. louis Mo. Intel
igeneer that the operations of this railroad will
completely subyert slavery in that State. The
editor says:
So far as we nre personally concerned, we
do not ask sympathy for our losses in this
liue. We were not weak enough two years
ago to buy negro man in Kentucky on his
own and white frienG's entreates, to bring
him to st. Louis where his beloved wife "
was. We bought him, paid for MIN, and
brought him here-and Rugged ourself for
having human heart that pitied the sorrows
Of poor darkey who was separated from
the wife Of his BOSOM But, 10 ! in a few
brief weeks, the grateful and affectionate Ken
lucky darkey fed from the coveted embraces
Of his " dear vile, aud sought refuge in the
more loving arms Of Chicago abotionists
We have had no attack Of niger humanity
since, and feel ourselves cured for life."
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Custom Cont nd Pant Makers Wanted
Immediately Constant employment guaranteed, and The
highest prices None but rst-rate workmen need apply
MACULLAR, WILLIAMS & CO.,
auI9 diff NJ. ? Pinar,s Block
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WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SoCI-
ErY.-The Annual Meeting of this Society
was held at their hall, on Wednesday, Janu'
airy 8, 1850, the President in the chair.
The Treasures Report was received, and,
after examination by committee appointed
fer the purpose, was accepted.
The following persons were elected as Off
GERS of the Society for the current year, viz;
President-SrEpHEN SALISBURY, of Wor-
cester.
Wee Presidents William T. Merrifeld, of
Worcester, John C. Wilton, of Northbridge,
Geo. I. Rice, of Worcester.
Secretary-J Henry Hill, of Worcester.
Treasurer Frederick VIM. Paine, of Wor-
cester.
Librarian Clarendon Harris. of Worcester.
TTustees-John Milton Earle, Of Worcester,
c. w. Forbush, Grafton, Isaac Davis, VIM.
NJ Bickford. Worcester, VIM. G. Capron,
Uxbridge, VIM. Greenleaf, d. Waldo Lin
coin, S. 2. Champney, Worcester, J. Knapp,
Sutton, ]. c. Stone, Shrewsbury, VIM. Work
man, Ansel Lakin, Worcester, Leonard Bur-
rage, Leominster, Geo. Jacques, Worcester,
Sr Il ,MSateRs Maill9gry S2@ 8fff Brookiieid
John Brooks, Princeton. Jonathan Forbush,
Bolton, and Emory Bannister, Worcester.
auditing Conamittee-Geo. L. Rice and
VIM. NJ. Bickford.
Votes of thanks were passed to donors to
the Library, and to the officers of the last
year.
1t was voted to continue the Summer Ex-
hibitions, and to have triennial festival in
the autumn.
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Removal. Mrs. NJ W. GERELDS, Phystc1dn
and successful MidDfe, No. 63 Summer, between Cen
trail and Exchange streets. N. Particular attention
given to the treatment of all Female Diseases eff o3
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DIED.

DIED.
Neale, a. - "ne Vi new ~ ii.
IN nhbridge, Dec 10th, Mr. Apheus Brown. "a
=. Il, blackstone, Dec 2ith, Mrs. olive ConaiocI .,r .
"r enphen Oonstook In tho SD year Of bor ago VI
IN urafIon Dec alst, Mr., Nathaniel Smith. sS
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4. 1 8 3 ).
C.K- WETHERELL.

CAafIIin's DaguerreOtyPe Rooms, 1SS Main
street, opposite American Temperance House.
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The Adams Elk press, and also WmTcoNBs
ExPRESS,-removed 10 Fosters New Block, No. Pearl
Street. Worcester. l.. L. MASON, Agent.
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