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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-12-27

committed by the Settlers, and calling loudly
upon the Missourians for more forces, to MD
them in the subjugation of the free State
men. has wisely concluded, as we prophecied
he would when the crisis came to hand, that
discretion is the better part of valor. -
Therefore, under the potential fear of Sharpe's
rifles, which would most numerically have
let loose their contents upon the invaders, had
they persisted, the cowardly rufhans desisted
from their purpose.
1t appears that the propositions for peace
came from Shannon and Atchson, at coun.
Gil held in Lawrence. After proposing par
ley with the free State leaders, which was &C.
cepted by them, Governor Shannon visited
Lawrence under their escort and spent most
Of the 9TH and Sth days of December in con-
ference with the people there, to whom he ac-
kuowledged he had been mistaken in the facts
upon which his proclamation was based, and
promised to send home the Missourians-
Communicating the result OF this conference
to his troops, they agreed to disband if the
people of Laurence ,oould gire up their arms.
This the Lawrence people refuse TO do, re-
plying that their arms We're their private prop
erty. and az such as sacred as their lives, and
the border ruffians could not have the one
without the other, whereupon the men in
buckram valiantly returned to their homes in
Missouri.
The miscreant Atchison, late President of
the United States Senate. who has figured
from the first as the leader of the Missouri
invaders, using shannon as an official instru-
ment for the accomplishment of his objects,
was in continual conference with the Gov.
ernor in the ruffian camp, stimulating his
troops to action. But, after the prospects of
the invasionists began to look blue, by reason
Of the unconquerable determination mani
tested by the free State people, to stand by
their rights long as there was any potency
in Shapes rifles. Atchison is reported as hay-
ing said to his troops
+" Boys, l should life. did well, to hang
some of the Cd did Yankees; but the time
has not come. Kanz as must take sweat, but
we are not ready. Boys, We must listen to
reason p
1t was fortunate for them that they did lis
ten to reason.
This inglurious retreat of Shannon's ruff
fans from before Lawrence, under The cir-
cumstances, was prophetically and truthfully
prefgured beforehand, in the noble speech
made by DR.. Robinson at Lawrence. while
the attack was hourly expected. In that
speech the D octor said:
" If the Missourians, partly from fear and
partly for want of pretext, have to go blck
without doing anything, it will make them
laughing stock, and rebound fearfully against
Shannon :. and if they make the attack wan
tonly and unprovoked. as they must if they
make it all, then the free State men must be
shoulder to shoulder, and stand or fall for
their liberties and their homes"
The celebrated uretreat of the ten thou.
sand' under Xenophon, was no circumstance
at all, compared with this. The only parallel
case is that of the French monarch, alluded
to aboye.or the storming of ''Acote's Hill, in
Chepatchet, during the Dorr war.
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The Telegraph says it is reported that
the Boston Times has been purchased by AL
fred B. Ely, Esq, and is to become u George
Law newspaper
The New York Tribune is informed by
gentleman " who knows the ropes" that
George Law is carrying all before him in the
election of delegates by the Nnow Nothing
Councils Of that State to the X. N Presden-
tial Convention to be held at Philadelphia. on
the 22d of February"
A professional beggar, named Mrs.
Shaw, who is so well known to our citizens
for her pertinacity in soliciting charity, has ac-
cumulated property in this city, by begging,
Tor which she has recently been offered 8 TO-
600. She came to this city about ten yeprs
ago, from Mercer, Pa, and since that time
has industrously pursued her profession
through all kinds of weather. Her perse
verance has been well rewarded Pittsbur0
Post.
Margaretta, widow of Thomas But
ton. has recovered damages in the sum of
$4,000, in the Superior Court of New York
OF the Hudson River Railroad COMPANY, for
the death of her husband, who was run over
by train OF cars on that railroad, while he
was crossing the track. The accident occur
red within the limits of New York city.
The New York soup houses are not
to be continued this winter, and the reason
therefor is stated TO be the falling off of one
half in the foreign immigration, the abundant
harvest, the low price Of pototoes, the consia-
cradle reduction IN the price Of meats, and the
demand for labor, which is a CONSEQUENCE of
renewed prosperity.
The inventory and appraisement of
the estate of the late Captain Folsom. of San
Francisco, have been completed and show
assets to thu amount OF 81, 0e6, 9OO After
paying his debts and administration expenses.
there will be left to divide among his deyisees
about $l,500,0O0.
An extraordinary bear was recently
caught near tho head Of Pilot Creek Ditch
California, which was perfectly white except
the feet all four which were black. lie
was very ferocious.
The baltimore papers announce the myster.
ious disappearance Of Mr.. John W. Bell one of
the heaviest flour dealers in that city. Ii Is
feared that there has been foul play.
The reported death Of the wife of the lo,e
Louis Philippe is contradcted; she is recoy
ering.
Miss Jenny Campbell, aged one hundred
and fifteen years, died in Orange County. Va.
OH tho 9th inst.
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LOCAL NEWS

EMPLOYMENT OF THE PooR.--Arrangement
have been made for furnishing employment to
deserving females in this city, during the present
winter, and thereby enabling them to earn sup
port, where otherwise they might be dependent
upon charity. The scheme is an admirable one,
and appeals to the good judgment as well as to
the best feelings of the benevolent of the city -
Tbe plan is simply this. An association of ladies
has been organized by constituting Mrs John
Davis President. Mrs Emory Washburn, Vice
President, Miss c. Merrifeld, Secretary, and Mrs.
w. c Thompson, Treasurer, with a board of
managers consisting of two ladies' from each re-
ligious society. They have been furnished,
through the liberality of Mr.. Messenger, with
suitable roomin BangsBlock, opposite the Court
House, and have procured the services of COM
petent agent to take charge of the details of fit
ting and furnishing work, who, with one of the
managers, will be in attendance on the afternoons
OF tuesday,, Thursday. and Saturday of each
week 1t is intended that fair. compensation
shall be paid for the work performed, but as the
object is thereby to aid those who NAV be other.
wise unable to support themselves during the in
clemency of the season, it is no part of the de-
sign, to come in competition with the wages or
employment of Others
Any contributions of money or materials for
this object, will be faithfully applied in promot-
ing the csuse of a wise charity.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-12-27

ANTI SLAVERY LEoruRs.-The lecture, to-
morrow night, before the Anti-Slavery Society, at
the City Hall, will be given by Hon E. D. Gull
yer, of New York, Judge of one of the Courts of
that State. Judge Culver is one of the most clo-
quent speakers in the country As member of
Congress in 1867, during the Mexican war, he
made one of the ablest and most eloquent speech
es delivered in that body, against the policy
of the Polk administration, aud in support of the
Wilmot proviso He was one of the " immortal
fourteen" who stood out so firmly against voting
the supplies to carry on the war; and incurred
therefor such severe censure from the slavehold-
ers and doughfaces. He is one Of the truest and
most steadfast friends of freedom who ever held
a seatin Congress. Our readers will miss a great
treat If they fail to attend to-morrow evening
Let him have crowded house.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-12-27

DEATH OF r. p. r. DEGeAND, ESQ.
regret TO announce the death Of Z. p. +. leg.
rand, Esq, Of this city, at the advanced age
of nearly eighty years. Mr.. Degrand has
been for many years intimately connected
with those great works Of internal improve
ment which have done so much to develop the
resources Of our land 10 his untiring ener.
Ky and devotion some Of those works owe
their existence. Mr.. Degrand died Sunday
afternoon. He retained his faculties until the
last Boston Journal.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-12-27

Lyons kntbniron.-rhe present immense sale
VI thla arceis almost fabulous in amourt which shows
the public appreciation Of preparation which rest, fla
claims entirely upon it, merits The aston shIur re-.
suits produced blythe Katharoa in preserving the hair
nom badness, and restoring II when II has fallen ont
cleansing om dendfuif and all other impurities. and Inn
parng TO beaut u gloss aud 81 ken texture together
with it, delightful perfume perfect eennu,s have
made u the most universally popular toilet article ever
used 10 guard against vaueess limitations and coune,
It's Always ask for LYONS Kpthairon.
Sold everywhere in large botles, foronly eta.
HEATH. wyNKooP CO., n ,pric,vrs.
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Economy aa FueI.-The WoRC ESTER PEAT
COMPANY, are prepared to furnish Peat OF superior
qual delivered IN any part OF the city Orders let at
the spy Office, or at the of r. f. Dixie will be
proml tll attended to. 80 =
careful analgsis of the Worcester peat recently made
by Dr. Charles T. Jackson, the eminent Geolorist and
Assayer to The State of Massachusetts, shows that its ca
loc value Is superior to thacf oak wood in the proper
tion u ~ 5D-i00 Is 1900 and he cer6ps that such
peat will Sc We perfectly well for generating steam and
for most purposes is SUPERIOR to wood and nesrly
equal to bituminous coal" Houseke, pers who wish
~" oAlibe VIII 40 wen 10 give IL trinf sd
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-12-27

CHRISTMAS FEsTIvAL-The members and chill
dren OF the Free Church and Society had a de-
lightful meeting at Horticultural Hall. on the
evening of Christmas day. Addresses were made
by Rev. Mr.. Wasson and Rev. Theodore Parker,
and letters were read from Rev. T. W. Higein.
son, the minister of the Society, dated at the
Island of Fayal, whittier he has gone with his
wife, for the improvement of her health. These
exercises were in the highest degree interesting
to all present, and they were agreeably diversified
with appropriate songs from the young folks, and
the distribution of gifts with which the Christmas
Tree was loaded.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-12-27

SPEAKERS OF THE HousE.-1he following
is a list of the past Speakers of the House of
Representatives in congress, since the organ
ization of the government. in 1889, with the
States represented by them, and the number
of years Of service of each -
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-12-27
GEORGE ri, SISijRR.

SUCCESSOR TO L. T. LAzELL.
WHOLESALE & RETAIL DRUGGIST.
AM dealer in Gold Plate and Foil Mineral Teeth and
Syrups. ''1
N. B. Physicians Prescriptions carefully prepared
from the best medicines d15 diff
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-12-27

JuRoRs FINED ron CoxrEMprs-The Jurors
In q case before Judge Thompson, on Friday,
In the Marine Court, were each fined ss25 iur
contempt, In handing tho Court the following
sealed conclusion: ..The jury inthis case agree
10 Disagree" Some OF the jurors refused TO
pay The ins. and declared their intention 70
-, 1<H y&d<vU Stsys~Es u n osnss.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-12-27

PIONEERS FOR KANzAs. wv are 9 lad to hear
that prompt and efficient Steps are to be taken
to organize a company of two hundred men
for the purpose of ENGRAVING to Kanzas the
moment their services shall be required to sid
the people OF that territory to defend their
homes and hresides. They will each be pro-
vided with copy of Sharp's rife.-Detron
Tribune.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-12-27

szhs King q France, viii any shousspd men,
hAsehsa ~ hlli, and shsn--inarchsd down again"
Tbs latest accounts from Kanzas show that
0ossrnof shannon. aftsr forinighfs on.
csnpnsnt of his border rufiisns. near Law
renee. during which time he and his agents
- sadiasors ooeupsd thsnselses 10 spread.
M Sp 1Iusnns salsss y.
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GOODNOW q HEYwOOD.
No. 267 MAIN STREET.

NO 26l MAIN STREET,
hsVea large stock of Boots, Shoes, and RuI.
bcrs' at WHOLESALERS ALSO at retail full assortment Of
soasSnape GOODS adapted to the city and country trade
all of which viii be sold at low prices
nj 49,
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!. b NICHOLS. M, D.,

H0HE0P ATHIC PHYSICIAN
OFFICE AND RESIDENCE 112 MAIN 81. OFrIos HouRa
FROM TO 3, AND TO O'CLOCK Pm.
Worcester OFT 20. 1883 az
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-12-27

IMPORTANT CAsE.-It is reported that the
whole subject of slavery will be brought be-
fore the Supreme Court Of the United States
this winter, in the case of Mr.. Booth, the
Wisconsin editor who was convicted in the
United States District Court Of aiding in the
escape OF fugitive slave, and was subsequent
ly liberated by the State Court on habeas
corpus
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-12-27

POISONING CAsE.-The wife of Mr.. Jere-
mah Kicker, of Pennington, N. H., died
some two weeks since, under circumstances
which excited suspicion. The result of an
examination of the stomach, proved the pres
ence of arsenic, and Arsenic was also found
in some preserve which the woman had eaten
This preserve had been sent to Mrs. Kicker,
through her husband, by a widow woman
named johnson, and those parties are now
under arrest, charged with poisoning the de-
ceased.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-12-27

THE CRY HoTEL.-The work upon this hotel
is about completed, and the painters are engaged
in giving the inside work few of their best fin
ishng touches. A portion of the furniture has
also arrived, and in about months time it will
be open for the reception of visitors. The inter-
nal arrangements for the comfort of guests are
the admiration of all beholders, and we expect
that ere long Messrs. Clifford & Foster, who have
taken the lease, will demonstrate to the public
that first class hotel is possible in Worcester
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-12-27

Letter from Dr. HOlmes.-Mr. Jsrnison -
sr--l am aV are at there is strong prejudice against
advertised medicine; notwithstanding, believe your
ple and Worm Compound is superior and safe remedy
For the Piles Having tested its qualities in severnl cases
an fully satisfied at it is orthy of public confidence
and wost che r!uy recommend it to tn Sc who are a
dcted with this painful disease
DAVID HOLMES, NJ. D.
Providence 0et. 90. 1855 no1 a.
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From SIR JOHN FRANKLIN.-St Papls,
Min, Dec. 12.-Mr. Stewart arrived from
Red River last evening. on his way to Cana
da, bearing dispatches from Sir Geo. Simp-
son, containing information of the discovery
OF the point where Sir John Franklin PERISH
ed. 1t was on the coast opposite Montreal
Island. Their bones lie buried in the sand
within an extent of twelve miles. This is the
fifth winter since they persisted, and the drift
ing sands of that barren region, b ing in lati-
tude 81 deg. North, have piled in successive
layers on the bones of these noble and ILL
fated men. Mr. Stewart describes the region
as being dreary i'll the extreme, not a blade of
grass, nor stick of timber, met he eve. No
game of any kind could be found. He was
informed by the Esquimaux, that they had
reached the spot just in time to see the last
man die of hunger, who was leaning against
some object when discovered He was too far
gone TO be saved. Mr.. Stewart has brought
home the remains of boat. having the name
of Sir John Franklin on it, hammer, kettles,
part OF blue flag, and other articles belong
ing to the unfortunate vessel
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-12-27

A pad ArrAIR.--On Saturday forenoon
about ten o'clock, little son, aged about 3
years, oi Mr.. Oliver Williams. residing at No.
26o Bunker Hill street, Charlestown, was left
alone IN room Of his fathers house, and
while there he took lamp and attempted to
light II from the gate Of tire stove. In doing
this he accidentally Get some clothing on lire
as they lay on chair. Seeing what he had
done he put the lamp down aud endeayored
TO extinguish the fire, but in so doing his
clothes caught lire. His cries for help brought
his mother, who succeeded in extinguishing
sas hre, by. as .pnsi! be Wv - badly burnt
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-12-27

We hear but one story from all whoave used the ),y
geaed Biiters, and that is that he recovery Of health
and strength is so marked and immediate as to be posi.
lively wonderful to the dyspeplicand astluati,
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KATE WESTON, or, TO ,ciH and TO do by Jennie
De Witt, illustrated with ongravings by Orr.
De Witt, & Davenport, publishers, 100 and 1872


De Witt, illustrated with ongravings BY Orr.
De Witt, Dayenport,spublishers 100 and 1872
Nassau Street, N. Y.
Through the medium Of fiction; to be able to
convey great moral truths, and at the same time
TO amuse, instruct, and Undue the mind with the
lessonswnich II has been the authors aim u i'm
part, without the readers being at all sensible Of
the influences brought TO bear ON him, is the yery
triumph of genius. Such is tho case in the woi K.
before us. 1t treats the subject, though not a
novel one, in sensible aud practicable manner,
and sssintefests us that we do not seem 10 be
reading story, but beholdlng living characters,
and scenes passing, as II were, in a PAM rama be-
fore ~ The style is elevated, he plot effective,
ana nlleo az IN a mastery manner. The moral
lessons inculcated in it are such as 10 give Il a
Claim TO the favor Of all the good. The charac-
tiers are drawn with a close eye TO nature, and
marked and distinct in their delineations. The
scenery Of the picture, its lights aud shades, are
: true 70 life Tho fair au horess is the daughter
q tho celebrated Dr.. Bowling Of Philadelphia.
E,oc sllAH "a ac ANAL celsbrity. Yor
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NOticc.-W. h. uonns, Teacu.rof All ttnd. o., ~.
Instruments CLARINET, Flute DC. Brass Bands tanS11
Ia the most thorough maaner '"ub"'
Also music composed or arrangedfor brass and urnv
store OF w. L. Hobbs, 20 Winter ST. Wrcester'
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-12-27

MURDERi-New Haven, Dec. 24.-The body
OF Justus Matthews, workman, was found
dead this morning, in the western suburbs of
this city. with his throat cut and wrists tied
lie was in the house of Rhoda Wlkeman and
had been connected with band of Millerltes
or Spritualists, or something of the kind.
Seven OF his brethren have been arrested on
suspicion OF having had hand in the murder,
and are now in prison.
The murder OF last night creates much ex-
element, as the facts become known, The
persons arrested have all been considered in
offensive. jackson, the gray haired porter at
the depot, is among the prisoners. Mattews's
neck was shockingly mangled. tits said that
he consented to be sacrificed, i'll order to has
ten the millennium. The oman at whose
house the deed was done, is about seventy
years Of age; she represented herself as Je-
sus Christ, and as having the power to raise
the dead.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-12-27

IF. Harris. Dentist. still occupies those Meas
ant rooms 1853 Main, corner Of Walnut street TbpniS,
20 ms former patrons for their assistance he will endeayor
70 reta Their confidence which he atttrs hms If he ba
with their patronage ~ "in
rvs Artlcial Teeth, which have given such genera
satisfaction are inse ted in al the various STYLES ard mn
on the best materials. iv,8 - ~. ~
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Those APPLES have arrived from Western New York
1900 barrels all of the best kinds aud in the best condition
DRAPER Il CLARK.
MI du Washington Square
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so Barrels OF Lard Just received and for sale
py DRAPER " CLARK
MY du Washington guuara
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To Business Men.-A Rare Chance
The Stock and Fixtures Of First Glass emily Grocs
Store 1.-THE very best stand in the city, offered for sale
Inquire at this Office. IA az
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w. A. ILLIAMS,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR At LAB
80. No. 2Central Exchange, Worcester, Mass
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attorney and Counsellor al Lao,
No. Brinley Hall, ............... Worcester. Mass.
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The Republican, Cimb viii meet every SAT-
URDAY L eniug at tile Heat larters general Ar.
tendance Of al Republicans is requested.
&c
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ARDS Boston h Easterr r,
press Co have removed their Office 10 18n Mar s,.
brlniey Block nearly opposite American House,
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sPEClAL NOTICES.

a New Breais.--A trial was lately ma lie in New
YORK oil rev break to arrest The spAd railroad irs
II tn ng works admiralty, and promi to save an i'm
mese smouni Of iie and SUIT ring But rothing equals
BUsHo Cough CURE Z3NGnS to break uu
Coughs Colds Hoarseness, aud other diseases of the
iungs and air passages. York shii commands the
break aud the disease d2t d27
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1t is currently rumored that Col Richardson
will retain his office of-High Sheriff. The con-
diton Of his being retained is said to be- that he
will not employ any deputies that are not Know
Nothings. We learn that Lowell Baker, Jr and
John L. Baker have both resigned their office of
Deputy Sheriff Ia significant fact
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Card.-The subscriber would return thanks for the
very liberal patronage bestowed since his location il his
new Store am would inform his friends the public
that the arg incr Of business has decided him in Ak
ing, at great cost permanent ARA with MIR H.
Willard gentleman of exquisite ard skill origina
in designs large experience who win hereafter stand
at The head oi the Cutting Department
II has ben he study Of the proprietor to adv ance he
style and qualt of the garments produced at HE esab
shnnt and with this view has employed the abest
Uorkmen to be found and h. now assure his patrons
that he has the choicest company Of worknen ever col
lected in any shop in this State
full and elegant assortment eff Seasonable Goods for
measured garments. very large stock of Really Made
Garments carefully cut and made n the establishment,
und er the eye the proprietor expressly for ret ill trade
and endless variety Of Furnishing Go3d. Each arti
Gle its price marked IN plain figures upon it. and that
prc acb ewledged to be low lower than can
be found in this Conlmc nwealth.
WM II. HUDSON. Proprietor
Cark's Block corner Of Main Mechanic Streets
259 Main street d3m&w6m 90