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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1855-01-30

listfiu tEey should have attacked SevnstoIol, at
which time there comparatively small force
~ uulcs. lhey receive re.nlOrcemonts giving them
y supero ity Of force to the extent of from thirty to
iy per dent. that the Russian regular soldiers are
the best troops in the world for defence they never
10 hut parish unless ordered to retreat lie thinks
tNe AIica labor under great disadvantage in hay
ias two commanding Generals that the road to
victory is through unity of design The inference
would draw from Generals SCOTS dcas, is, that
E!2yustupOI will not be taken for doubt whether
the Niles can throw such prepondcrence of force
tt;rc as IS necessary. The General further said,
nncnsc loss of men and all the materials of war
IL clmp. except the weapons i'll their band
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1855-01-30

According to the Census OF the Canadas for 1851
and 1852, the number of widows in both provinces
aearlv doubles that of widowers, and of both no
tmer than thirty-fye are over one hundred years
OF age while about four hundred found between
Chs Ages of ninety and one hundred.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1855-01-30

80. Lieut. Cen JAMES RonrysoH ARNOLD, that
II, a at his residence in unslow square, London, on
tie 9th uIt was gallant officer second son Of onr
dkeDeiict Arnold, and of Margaret, daughter of Ed
nurl ShiIptn, Chief Justice Of PENNSYLVANIA.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1855-01-30

4sItay has lost two of its most distinguished ar
HGts-the historical painter Michael Rdolf, of LUG
81 and the director of the ducal mandatory of
Absaics at Florence Carlo Sieies
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HYonders Of chemistry

The horseshoe nails droppedim the streets during
the daily traffic, renppcnr in the shape ofSwords
ana guns. The clippings of the travelling tinker are
mixed with the parings ofthe horses hoots in tho
smithy ras! oifgarm"mtS ofthe poorest inhabitants
OF II sister isle and atcrward, in the form Of
dyes Of the brightest blue grace the dress Of the
courry dame. The main ingredient of the ink with
which we write possibly one part of the broken
hoop Of al old barrel. The homes of dead animals
yield the chief constituent of uciic' Matches
The d"c-a Of port wine carefully rejected by the port
tcac drinkcr, in dcchnting his flvOrte beverage
wuk"n by him in the morning in the formofSrdts
INVADERS to remove the effects of the dehauch.-
Tie UihI Of the street and the washing Of coal gas
rc,rpcar, carefully preserved in the ladys smelling
bottle, used by her to flavor the blame mango
for her ri"IdS
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lOrln tie sctvltas pso.,o.eI, ,.il:, -. -:.A
sur,stitas. go aud s,rfs
This we .in with full kroUl.s-.
tIOus and liabilities assumed by u,,y ~ NE cts
1876. S'Sss vi Jui.f
Dated y,
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turday , b. m;
Arrive at Lovettsvic same days by p. m;
Leave LoYcttsvillc Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday at 81 p. m;
Return 20 Lovcttsvie same days by g. p.
SnickcrsYilIF III miles and back ,oncua week.
Leave Alfe Mondays at p. IN;
Arrive at Snickersvitle same days by 6p. IN.
Leave snickersvillc Mondays at I a. M;
Arrive Aldic same days by u m
Proposals for tri-wcelly service by the follow
ing schedule are invited:
Leave Alde Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
p. M, after arrival OF mail from Alex
andra:
Arrivcat Sniclcrsvc same dav<by p M;
saturday at SIN:
Arrive at 4 Idle same DAYS by 9 n. m; III
50Ol From Wiuchcst.r bv Stcphcrison's Depot,
Wadcsvillc BruCctown Summit Point,
Charlr.town. and lItIltnwu. to Hnrprrs- Fer
ry % miles and back daily, except Sunday.
Leave Winchester daily except Sunday . a.
Arrive at Harpcrs- Ferry s..mie days in time for
cars for Baltimore say by - M;
Law, u.rp.rs- Ferry G,,ily, except Sunday,
all, p. H.;
Arrive at Winchester same days by p. m; O.
5OG2 From WinclI,stA I, by NcwtOwn StcPhtn<burg,
MidIletnwm : r,Sburg TOMS Brook Wood
stock, Ed,nIurg Mount JAG ksun, New Mar
kct, Tenth I,..ri1u, Lacey Springs, McllruS",
II,rrisnubur.c, Mount Crawford, Burkc's
Mill, Mount Sidney, and Cnc's Mill, to
Sm y',J,.'' % '''''o7
Leave Winchester daily, except Sunday ~ pm;
Arrjy,.at Words took same GA " by 81 p. M;
Leave Woodstock dali except Sunday "a tam;
Arrive nj StluntDn sum DAYS by , p. IN;
LarvcSu,untun daily except Sunday, at4 am;
Arrive at Winchester same days by p.
5oo3 From Stanton to Mint Spring. Grecnvillc
Ste.l's Tavern Gaaiccn, Fairfield. Timber
Ride, Lexington, Summers, WaSkcv's
NIili,aud Pltt.,n<hur,- to Fiucasilr TO mics
and Id, * six tiln.s Il week to Lexington
and thrts titI..s a week tie residue OF the
route
Inv. Stn,,rtor ,,aiIy cyrcot Sunday al / pm;
Arrivn m TcxIrmtuI same vs. by ii n M ;
Arrive nj FirlcnstIe Tuesday, IIili.s,uy, and
Saturday bv G;lu.
Lave Fincastl, Monday Wednesday, and
Friday ni4Dla:
Tr,y, Inxir,,t.., I.,il,. cxcrpt Sunday nt3n,u:
Arrive at stnuntnn s.iil.e DAYS by 10 p m.
P,on.,s,is f,, six trim. n week on whole route
sIJ :i<,, for <tndin, To- S"ner,s Sore. nrc
iny;..,J, Ais, nrSa,slls to run three trips bv
Mini Snriuy Grrr,,yjllr ..uud three by
SIijdl.bI,rsr= ,In,wnsbrr9-. &C., to Lcxinc--
t,I ''Ti ir1rl- '-0' -
5aot Fran, CrcSmyfi.. b. 6IidGlrbrook, Browns
m,,.r, and Char Grave Mills. to Timber
M. 55 ,,,ii,,s.,,J t,,..l, I-.,,t:,,..s1 ,x..l
-. g.,.,.r,,iII.. NI,,.l,, Nr,.,iI,,.s,lnv ,uL
Ert,yn+ g., -,
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Bloody MOrH.

An affair Of :, very tragic character occurred among
the Slaves on the plantation of Col. 3. =. Walker
in Appoautttoy county, Va. last Monday night,
during his absence. The LyAcEDury Nirginian
sI,s:
As it was reported to us, slave from neigh
boring: plantation desired TO marry one of Col. Wal
kers esro girls but coLld not procure the consent
of hri father. At the time mentioned hc sought
out tie girl. attacked her with knife, and slew
her Other slaves intcrposcd he attacked them al
So. aud inflicted serious, il not fatal wounds, on
i've Of them. Finally he turned his knife upon him
self aud TOOK lis own li!C. We have heard no FUR
t,r l.lrticuiarS"
IL Rev. Alexander Jones d. D., formerly of Rich
lnond has accepted call to St Peters Church, Perth
AmLUy, y. J., and has removed to that place
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1855-01-30

5c5- The Know Nothings in the Massachusetts
Legislature, (SGys The True .4mcrscGn) are begin
ming their movements. d" On Wednesday motions
were introduced with the object Of making Nunne-
rfes and Roman Catholic Institutions as public AS
Protestant Insttution5-and of altering the consti
tuition that none but native born shall vote"
The aUofe needs no comment, it speaks for itself
a. The President has sent in message to Con-
Eress accompanied 10y letter from the Secretary
of War, in relation to the Indian bostlitics. 1t
represents that vigorous measures, and more men,
:ill be required at once to protect the overland
igrans California, and settlers along the route
The President proposes to call out volunteer force
Of 5000 mounted The message, &c. re-
trrred to the Committee on Military Affairs who
will doubtless report bill without delay in accord
ance with the wishes of the Executive
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SiShSd Oy two .uar,r,,
Fora of CecfifrD,. 'ors. J

Tho undersigned, postmaster Of -
acquainted with the above guar.rt ,'-'e'
them to be men Of property, aud able 10 aq kHus
Dated
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F6rm Of a G,soraatee.
The undersingneol, residing at - State of
-. undertake chat, II the foregoing hid for cars
,rYing the mail on route No. - be accepted by
the Postmaster General, the bidder shall prior 10
the lss day of suy, 1855, ar sTpin thereafter
MAY BE-, enter uto the required obj GstiOlr 10 pEr
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1855-01-30

have now ready for sale few sets Of TOILET
WARE, consisting of Pitcher and Bowls, Toilet lars
On ,mbcr Buckets, Water Buckets and Foot Tubs
which are flushed in the ncacst manner and Will be
sold at Baltimore prices.
GI5-All orders from any part Of State arc respect
flllv solicited and will receive prompt attention
TIIOS. D. PARKER.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-11-16
Kauzns Cens.i,u.ionaI Conren,inn.

On Wednesday October oath, the duly elected
delegates of the Territory of Kanzas assembled
in Convention at Topeka, for the purpose of
framing Constitution, and preparing for its ad-
mission into the Union as Free State. 1t was
organized by choosing Colonel J H. Lane Presi-
dent, and Samuel c. Smith and Charles A Eos.
ter Secretaries. A correspondents of the New
York Tribune, writingftom Topeka, under date
of October 25th says
The President Of the Convention Colonel
Lance was a member of the last Congress
from Indiana, and voted for The Kanzas. Ne
braska bill. Like several others of the Nor
thern Congressional delegation who were in
duced to vote for that measure by the very
specious p;etext of popular sovereignty. !"
he deprecates the introduction of Slavery in
to the Territory, and has declared in public
speeches in different parts of the Territory
that he never would have given his vote for
that measure had he thought that such inioui
ties would have been practiced under it. He
is now resident of the Territory, and active
ly engaged in securing to Kauzas the freedom
which was once so sacredly guaranteed TO il.
The intelligent character of the settlers of
Kanzas, which will make a very favorable
comparison with the citizens of any of the
States of the West, had prepared me for a
very nigh order of talent among those who
were thus to represent them, and | must saw
that the appearance Of the delegates fully
meets my expectations. There never has
been as full an expression of the popular sem
timent in the Territory as this exhibits, ex
cept perhaps, the election OF Reeder, which
was about the same. The proclamation was
circulated and responded to everywhere, and
polls were opened in all localities, and legally
managed In the Convention we have men
from many different sections Of the Union.
men who have differed with each other on DO
litical questions hitherto, before the people.
and who still differ on questions of general
and local policy, but who appear to be i'm
PEELED by unanimous determination. on ona
point. and that is that the policy of the Free
States shall be engrafted on the Constitution
of Kanzas, and that the freedom once ouar.
anteed to her SO sacredly shall be restored 20
her, and be the guarantee for the future well
fare and prosperity of the Territory.
Here the representati, es of the great masses
are assembled. Here is true exponent of
the opinions of four-ffths of the people of
this Territory, and that the proceedings will
be ratified by vote Of such kind, is I'M
questionable. The proceedings of this body
will come before Congress with force and
character which will leave but little alterna-
tive. have heard some little inquiry as to
the course the President may pursue; it
would seem that he also can have no alterna-
tive.
learn that some forty.six members have
been elected. There are now thirty. three or
thirty four present.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-11-16

In THE PRESS We have been favored by
Phillips, Sampson, & Co., with an examination
IN advance of publication, of the sheets of new
work, which will issue from the press on the Goth
inst. 1t is entitled :" Caste; Story of Republic
can Equality" 1t is strictly novel, but novel
with moral, and affords most striking illustra.
ton of the influence of caste in all sections of this
country. The author evinces a thorough ac-
quaintance with the interior as we'll as the exte-
rior Of social life both North and South, and has
made use of that knowledge to produce one of the
most deeply interesting tales which has recently
issued from the press. 1t has been suggested. in
some quarters, that it is by the author of Ida
May" There are, indeed, POI tons of it which
remind one of that work, but it is of a higher
character than that more artistic in its plan and
execution, superior in its STYLE and more intense
in its fascination 1t is said that the sales of Ida
May have reached the high mark of near sc, 900
copies: weshould think that this would command
a,much larger sale than that, unless we have
greatly ovenated its claims on popular feeling
and popular taste It is not, strictly speaking.
an anti slavery work, yet its influence, incidental
and inferental, is on that side, as indeed, must
that be, of any work, which teaches the subject
of slavery, if truth and candor are regarded -
The publishers may we'll felcitate themselves in
their good fortune in obtaining the copy right of
such a book
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concert next Tuesday. The great success of this
Society," last season, in their attempt to crafty
the public ear, gives promise of rich entertain
ment on this occasion. The old folks will be pleas
ed with the prospect of a renewed hearing Of the
old New England Psalmody-the genuine old pen
nyroydi tlnlks which maintain powerful hold
upon the feelings of those in whose memory they
have ever had place. Many fine things are to
be served up both new and old Good music is
of all time, however, and whether of to day or
yesterday there Is doubt the audience will pro.
nounee it good, when given by the fine choir OF
the Mozart Society.
The proceeds are to 90 to the family of the late
Mr.. Emery Perry, known throughout the County
as favorite singer and teacher. The Mozart So
ceiy propose in this way to testify their respect
to his memory MOZART.
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oorrerpondence Of the snv.

NEW YORK, Nov. IA, 1855
Messrs. Editors The Fair of the American
Institute closed yesterday. after an eminently
successful exhibition at The Crystal Palace. \ he
entire receipts amornt to over SIS 600, and the
exhibition of American manufactured goods has
exceeded, in variety and quantity, any previous
exhibition, unless that Of 1853 be an exception
A single days observation gives one but con-
fused idea Of the characteristics Of many, or even
any. Of the multitudnous wonders of skill and
genius, here presented A Worcester man looks
naturally for the products of the workshops of
his own city, but in this exhibition they are few
AID TAR between. Perhaps they are so well and
.favorably known that they do not need this kind
OF advertisement, aud yet, il not kept before the
people at the public exhibitions other inferior ar.
ticles may take their places in the business of the
country. One looked in vain among the mass OF
ploughs, mowers, and the endless variety of az
rlcultural implements for the productions of Rug-
giles, Nourse, Mason, X Company. And among
the various useful mechanical appliances and ma.
chinery, the search was almost unrewarded. al.
though the handiwork of Worcester mechanics
would have appeared to good advantage, for Wor.
cester workshops can turn out work equal 10 any
OF its kind in the world But she is not whoily
unrepresented here, and she would have been
more noticed, had she been better represented. -
In the awards, announced BY the committees yea
terday afternoon, are two silver medals to Ball x
Ballard-one for planning machine, and the other
for molding machnc. Allen. Thurber, & Com.
pany also received three awards-two silver med
ais and diploma-for various specimens Of fire
arms, OF very beautifully finished workmanship,
and, when 1t appears that but six other awards
were made Tor firearms, we can well be proud Of
the skill Of our mechanics. however much we
may regret that It was not, In this instance. EN-.
ployed IN more useful and elevating direction.
JOHNS
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-11-16

1NTERMARRIAGEs.-Bloc Island is so isolated
from the rest of the world that the intermarriages
of those more or less nearly related by blood are
more common than elsewhere. The consequences
have been very unfavorable in the physical condi-
ton of the inhabitants. The last Providence
Journal mentions the death, at that place, of
Mrs Nancy Dodge. wife of Jshn F. Dodge, leav-
ing THREE deaf and dtmb sons. A great pro-
portion of the inmates of the asylums for the
deaf and dumb, the blind, and the idiotic, are
found to be the product of the intermarriage of
cousins
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would pay the seventeen hundred dollars.
Il was q heavy sum-much more than the
property was worth, but they had set their
hearts upon building the mill in that section,
and they wished not to give il up.
aAh, gentlemen" said Talnall, with q
bland smile, after their oGer had been made,
sthat price was not fxcd one; that was on
Iva sum named two days ago for the accept
snce or rejection then. gave no claim or re.
fusal. l cannot sell it for that now"
"Are YOU in oarnesti" asked Mr.. Farms
worth.
al am, most assuredly."
sAnd for what will you sell now p
"You may have the whole for twenty-five
hundred dollars.
"But, SIR said Ridgely, "that is mon
strous. The mills may not return US cent
for years. Why, sir, for siz years, at least,
YOU will certainly make more by the mills
than we shall"
This is looking farther ahead than is need
ed" replied Tatnall; the property is worth
what ask
But you viii take off something %
No. sir.
"Not single cent less than twenty-five
hundred
Both the young men saw that Tatnall was
irving to over reach them, but they did not
give vent to their feelings. for they wanted the
mill privilege much. They had examined the
nature OF the land up and down the river, and
thev had found that for many miles it was a
rich, deep intervale, and that such mills as
they meant to put mp, would surely make a
large village there in few years. And then
the eircumjacent upland was good, being
beautifully undulating and bearing heavy
growth Of oak and maple. But they were not
prepared to pay a sum which they knew was
only forced upon them through their necess-
ity.
Many men would have almost given them
the privilege in consideration of the benefit
that would thereby accrue to the other pro-
perty. But he cared not for that.
The result Of the conference was that the
Young men wanted a week in which to con-
slider upon the matter and make final decis-
ion in regard to il.
VERY well, said Tatnall, you can take
as long as you like"
" But you will not rise on your price AGAIN.
added Farnsworth.
"Don't know about that" was the res
ponss. 1.-The offer have just made Is only
open for to-day"
The two partners conversed together in
whisper, and for few moments they had a
mind to accept Tatnalrs offer. They saw that
they were completely in his power, and they
had seen enough Of his character to be assured
that he would rob them of every penny they
had if he could do SO under cover of law. But
the mill privilege would be valuable to them
very valuable-and of this Farnsworth spoke.
al know it, returned Bidgely, but you
must remember that it is our energy and per-
severance that viii make it valuable. Let us
think awhile
So they went away and left the matter for
settlement one week. Mr.. Tatnan rubbed
his hands when they were gone, Tor he felt
sure they would come back, and he made up
his mind he would have justtwenty i've hun
dred dollars for the lot he was to sell!
IT,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-11-16

Prince Ernest of Saxe-Gotha made a
journey to Paris the other day, which was
the subject of much gossip and speculation
Instead of diplomatic portfolio, he brought
small roll of music, which pioved to be an
opera he had written, and which has been
brought out amid applause there. Its name
IS sainte Clair, and the scene is laid partly in
Moscow and partly in Naples.
Imprisonment for debt is not yet "for.
ever abolished" in Massachusetts, as appears
by two decisions Of the courts yesterday. Iu
the U. 5. circuit court Judge Curtis decided
that the law which has recently gone into ef-
feet, does not apply to processes under the u
.. laws, and in the supreme court Judge Shaw
gave an opinion that It was not designed to
affect the collection of taxes.
Thomas Leo, ex-member of congress
from New Jersey, died at his residence IN Port
Elizabeth, N. j., Now 2. The deceased had
hllel various honorable positions in this state
and was in congress warm supporter OF Gen.
Jackson's administration.
In Barnstable county Baker, k. H.,
was elected county treasurer by 10 votes to
1881 for Swift, wing incumbent, scattering
$50. For register OF deeds Davis, k. NJ, had
1856, Seudder, whig 826. For county com
missioner, Hewins 1887, DIVER 926, Mayo 1854.
Among the November elections was
that Of cardinal, which took place at Rome
on the 10th. Lucien Bonaparte, cousin of
the Emperor, is prominent candidate, and If
he succeeds it will be long step towards the
papol throne, whenever Plus yacates it.
The Richmond Wing announces the
death of Robert M. Sully, the distinguished
artist. Mr. Sully was born in Petersburg, but
up to within short time previous to his dc.
mise, resided at Richmond.
The Democratic state convention in
New Hampshire has nominated JoHN s.
WELLS for governor, aud recommended Pros.
ident PIERCE for recollection.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-11-16

AWFUL AFFAIR.-On the night of Sunday
last, man named VIM. Ewers, living at
Gravesend, Canada, was engaged in adispute
with woman with whom he cohablted, and
beng at high words expressed wish "that
God would strike him dumb if he was not
correct" AT that moment his speech fail
ed him, and up to the present time he has
not been able to speak word. Beyond the
loss OF speech he is IN no way affected, either
[y paralysis or epilepsy, SO that there appears
to physical cause for the impediment.-R o-
chester Tribune.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-11-16

BEEcHcRoFT: BY the author of the Heir of Red
cliffe, 'Heartease, &c. New York D.Applc-
ton & Co.
Miss Yonge, the author of this new novel, has
become one of the most popular writer's of the
day. Her plan, to present picture of ordinary
life, with its daily events pleasures and trials, is
admirably carried out in Beechcroft" Its high
moral tone marks it as one of the best of the
productions of the fair authoress. 1t is said to
have been written before those which have OBJ
tanned such popularity.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-11-16

DIR. Harris, Dentist. still occupies those pleas
rooms, 15S Main, of Walnut street. Thankful
his patrons for their assistance he viii endeayor
reta their confidence whirh he natters hms IT. he ha
won, and gain that Of all Others, who may favor him
with their patronage
His Artificial Teeth which have given such genera
satisfaction inserted in all the various Styles and up
on the best materials. jy26 diff
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-11-16

PHILADELPHIA AND THE WEsT.--The citi-
zens Of Philadelphia held a meeting on Monday,
for the purpose of raising subscription Of $3.50
600 to complete the SteubenYille and Indiana
Railroad, which is intended to connect with the
Pittsburg and Steubenville and Pennsylvania
Railroads, and bring Philadelphia fifty-six miles
nearer to Columbus and Cincinnati than any other
Atlantic city.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-11-16

RoBBERIEs.-Nep York, Noc. l4.-A re-
turned Californian was robbed last evening at
the Irving House of $4,000. The thief enter.
cd his room by means Of false key.
A gentleman had his pocket picked of 3d.
400 near the Washington market.
Merchants Arrested. Several merchants Of
this city we're arrested to-day, charged with
having conspired to defraud several wholesale
dealers Of large quantities of goods. They
were held to bail in the sum OF $4,000 each
70 answer TO the charge.