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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-03-14

The IGARDNER Acknowledgement PAR
TIcuLARs.-Geo. Stacy the supposed murder
er of the two females in Gardner, who were
found dead in their own house last week, was
brought to this city yesterday by Deputy Sher-
iff' Joshua Hosmer, and committed to Jail to
await his trial for the crime with which he
is charged. In a preliminary examination of
the prisoner before a magistrate, numerous
facts were elected tending to implicate him in
the affair. At the time of his arrest Stacy
had on two complete suits of clothing His
under shirt was bloody, and there was blood
upon his undermost suit of clothing, bloody
shirt was also found in his valise and also a
mitten which mated exactly with one found
in the room where the murder was commit.
ted. 1t appeared in evidence that on the day
previous to the murder the prisoner had tried
to borrow twenty-five cents, but at the time
of his arrest he had in his possession some
three or four dollars, and that he had paid
for his ticket to Burlington. At the time
he purchased the ticket the attention of the
station master was attracted to the singular
appearance of the prisoner, and although he
had not heard of the murder, he marked the
money which he received from him for the
ticket and laid it by itself. The object of the
murderer was plumber, undoubtedly, but it is
not probable that larger sum than ten or fif-
teen dollars was obtained as the murdered wo-
men were in destitute circumstances, and
sometimes required assistance from the town.
The accused is apparently about twenty
one years ofage, although he calls himself but
nineteen. He is rather under middle size,
and there is nothing in his appearance indi-
cative of that ferDcity of disposition that
would lead to the preparation of such crime.
On Sunday, he was brought into church
where the funeral services of the murdered
women were being held, and placed near the
coffin which contained their remains, but he
manifested no other emotions than those Of
stolid indifference. 1t is said that Stacy is a
French Canadian. lie has resided in Gard.
ner for about four years, and during the Inst
winter be has attended school part Of the
time.
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There are two sorts of conservatism. The
true and the traditional. The traditional pas
ses current, in society as the true; while the
true is regarded with distrust and suspicion,
and is frequently described as restless radical
ism. Traditional conservation is the inertia
of politics. 1t wants society always to sta
where it is-to pillow its head on the wisdom
of our ancestors, and doze along forever,
amongst the faded inanities of the past. 1t
wants us to yenerate what is no longer VEN
cradle, and to preserve what is no longer
worth preserving. 1t is satisfied with what u.s.
and is distrustful of what may be. 1t inter
poses itself, with rigid pertinacity, between
the living, moving. progressive tendencies of
humanity and the future until humanity,
chafed and ebullent, rises against it and sweeps
it and society into chaos together. The ira
ltionary conservative has really, been the
great destroyer of systems of politics and ma I.
tons. He has always tried SO whistle the ma,
tons into a state of asphxia and the ma
tons like, some angry Sampson, have risen up,
again and again, in the strength of their pas
sions, aud have smote him in the mouth for
hls pains. This conservative by courtesy
builds dam across a river for fear that, by
its rapid current, it may enlarge its channel,
and sweep away part of his domain. He pre-
fers to eat acorns because there is some doubt
about cultivating wheat.
The Evolutionary conservatve-the person
who passes current in society as a conserva-
tive-is person of this stamp. He tries to
prevent the great Mississippi of human pro-
gress from flowing past him, by placing his
back against its current and the conse-
quence is, that he is swept away and over
whelmed in mud. Technical conservatism is
Toryisn; true conservatism is progress.
True Conservatism means the preservation
Of what is good in our institutions, by con-
stantly fortifying them with all the improve.
ments which wisdom and experience have
suggested, and by amending all that is not
adapted TO the wants Of Society in the present.
He who reforms abuses in legislation, and
conforms the laws of state nearest to the
highest standard of justice, is the true con.
sentative. He preserves in the common mind
living respect for the laws of the common
wealth.
When tow wigs on the Judiciary, lose
Their awful influence, he throws them out Of
court and brings in well cultivated heads in
Stead when the sword and mace of the ex .
ecutive are no longer hallowed, in the public
yeneration, he supplies their place with pen.
He keeps alive the public venoration by re.
moving from the public view, what has be.
come obsolete and ridiculous, and by supplying
its place by what is still respectable and ven.
cradle. The true reformer is the true conser.
vative.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-03-14
LOCAL NEWS.

HE HAUNTED HoUsE.-A Tumor has been
current in certain circ es for sometime past,
that house on Austin street, owned by Miss
Martha Light, and occupied by no mortal ten
ant since January last, had become the resi-
dence of disembodied spirits. 1t was whis-
pered that strange noises were heard in the
lonesome house, every night about the "hour
when churchyards yawn" that blue lights
were seen to burn in sepulchral dimness,
through the semi. pellucid window panes,-
anil that ghost-like screeches would issue, in
agonizing gyrations, from the chimneys, and
culver through the midnight air, like the
winged spirit of fear. Nameess horrors
haunted the solitary pile. 1t seemed as if
Der Friesehut= had taken up his residence
there, and was engaged in distilling bats,
cats, toads, rattlesnakes, and henbane, into
genuine witch-cordial. This story, often re-
peated, made some impression upon certain
persons. There is strange fascination about
a"haunted house" People are attracted to
it by its very responsiveness; this is paradox
cal, but true. Accordingly, crowd gath
cred round the house on Austin street, about
half past eight clock, on Monday evening,
and gazed and listened with open mouths,
and distended eyes, and eager ears, for the
commencement of the performances of the
ghosts. And a sound of diabolical revelry
did arise. There was heard the hurrying to
and fro of feet, the cries of lusty COLLINS, and
the crash Of falling elements. At last Gen.
eral Day broke upon the scene, backed by his
official exorcists, who, with clubs, handouts,
and rattles, surrounded the "haunted house
and stood sentinel at the doors. A sudden
silence brooded over the whole scene, and at
last nine spirits-"black spirits and white -
issued in procession from the domieile, clothed
in the mortal bodies of nine very cookbook
ing, respectable young men. When brought
before the Police Court, on Tuesday morning,
they pleaded guilty to making disturbance
in the house on Austin street, and wer"
So each, which they paid. ~
they, certainly, were
gone there
III
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TWO WEEKS
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.
ARRIVAL OF THE ILLINOIS.
1,1eo,ooo poLLARs In GOLD.

New YORK, March l2.-The steamship IL
linois, from Aspinwall via Norfolk, arrived at
this port at about ten o'clock this evening,
bringing San Francisco dates to The 18th ult.,
$l,l60,OO0 in specie, on freight, and about 300
passengers.
The news by this arrival is uninteresting.
No rain of any consequence had fallen since
last advices.
The Legislature was still balloting for U.
S. Senator. The ffteth ballot was taken on
the 18th, and resulted as follows :-Gwin Al,
Edwards 36, Roman IA, Broderick II, scat
tering 6. Necessary to choice Sc.
The dates from Honolulu are to Jan a.
Annexation negotiations had ceased, by order
of the King.
The dates from Melbourne are to Nov. 4,
and from Sidney to the llth. The gold pro-
ducts had fallen off 800, 699 ounces in nine
months
The barque American sailed from Tahita for
Pitcairns Island, Dec. 10, having on board
Meigs, the defaulter.
H. Ii. Field, bearer of dispatches from the
Sandwich Islands. came passenger in the Hi
nois. He states that there are now no hopes
of annexation, the King and his advisers be-
ing opposed to it.
The Illinois brings news of the safety Of the
U. S. sloop-o war Decatur, and steamship
Massachusetts. They were at Valparaiso at
the latest dates.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-03-14

The San Francisco (Cal) Chronicle
says Upon striking balance in our Homi.
eide Calendar for 1854, we come to the con.
clusion that one person Of six hundred in CAL
norma, will be killed by his neighbor in 1866.
In one half the cases, the weapons will be re-
volvers IN one.fourth knives and in the
other fourth, guns or other weapons. The
prospect is a comfortable one.
In New York on the 9Th instant a
man who was suffering from rheumatism, un-
dertook to bathe his legs in camphene While
so doing the camphone took fire from a lamp,
and he was so severely burned that he died a
day or two afterwards.
Samuel A Hitchcock, wealthy cti-
zen Of Brimfeld offers to endow free high
school with a fund Of $4,000, provided the
citizens generally will raise $4,000 10 construct
building for the same. The latter sum is
nearly made up.
A correspondent Of the New York
Post shows that the money gwen to the Col
Inns line FOR the whole length Of the contract,
would build forty strong war steamers Of 1900
tons each.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-03-14

New HAMPSHIRE ELEcrIoN-FIRsT Gun
The classed towns of Woodstock and Lincoln
on the 18th inst. elected Benjamin ]. Fox,
Opposition, Representative. Fox had GA,
A. Wothers 3d. They sent Democrat last
year.
Joseph d. Gappy X. N. Moderator, has
been elected at Dover, N. H., by 245 majority.
At Rollinsford Somersworth, and Newman
ket, X. N Moderators have been elected by
large majorities.
The Know Nothings have elected their rep.
resentative at Exeter, n. H., and supported
their whole ticket by over 100 majority.
At the election last year, Gov. Baker oh.
tanned S3 majority in the entire city OF Con.
cord, N. II. His loss will be very considera-
BILE the three central and most popular wards
will. from present appearances, give Metcalf
majority over ALL
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-03-14

FIRES IN THE WooDs-GREAT DEsTRUc-
TIoN OF PROPERTY fires are pre-
yailing in the woods Of South Carolina and
Georgia. A despatch from Columbia says
- Tremendous fires are raging all round
us. In and about Lexington, houses, mills,
fences, and vast amount of property have
been destroyed, and at last accounts, the town
itselfwas threatened with destruction.
Son the Charlotte road, the woods for
many miles are on fire. Many saw mills and
dwellings have been burnt, and the rail road
has caught fire in several places, causing an
interruption to travel.
g In Camden, the railroad depot, number
of houses, and the telegraph poles have been
consumed, thereby preventing any communi-
cation with the north.
"On the South Carolina Railroad the
woods on both sides of the track were burn
ing and car loaded with cotton was con-
sumed near Gadsden yesterday. 1t was fear
ed that the track would also take fire
"The woods are als5 burning on the Green
vile road. There was Tremendous gale yes
terday, rendering fruitless all efforts to stay
the fumes"
The Savannah papers also say that the fires
were raging extensively in the pine woods be-
tween that city and Macon. The railroad was
in great danger, and cotton trans had ceased
running.
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THE BEST THING OUT.-A friend has fur
nished us with the following copy of a sign
over the door of respectable looking house
near Chichester, England :-"HER LIFs l 90
QUERs COOS"
Any joker that can translate the above, at
one reading, can "take our hat 20 We have
frequently published "the march of the
schoolmaster," but recollect nothing equal to
this. Now if you desire to have some fun,
just "turn down the leaf and ask friend to
translate it, We suhjoin it :" HERE LIVES
ONE WHO CURES AGUEs. N. Y. Spirit of The
Times,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-03-14

MORE PRIZE CATTLE.-Belcher & Stowell
have purchased ten more magnificent prize
oxen, which they will slaughter and present
to their customers in affluent succession. -
They have just killed two splendid prize cat
tie, which were fed by Charles Ii. Newton,
of Shrewsbury. They weigh about four thou
sand nine hundred pounds per pair, and are
in the finest condition that judicious feeding
and good treatment could put them in. Go
to Belcher & Stowell's, if you want beef,
mutton, pork, or veal, that cannot be surpassed
anywhere.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-03-14
MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE.

TUESDAY, March Is.
SENATE. The Charles River Railroad Bill
having been printed, was taken from the ia
BILE and read.
On motion of Mr.. White, of Norfolk, the
rules were suspended, and the bill passed to
a third reading.
Orders were adopted authorizing the Com
mittee on Prisons, 10 visit the prisons of two
other States also, that the same Committee
consider the expediency of repeating Sec 3,
Chap. 25l, acts of 1876, or otherwise legislat-
ing on the subject matter of said chapter.
Sundry matters relating to Railroads were
taken from the table and placed in the orders
of the day.
The bill to incorporate the Waverly Compa-
ny, in the orders Of the day, was laid on the
table, and the resolve for the pay of Chaplains
was assigned for Monday next.
Passed to be Engrossed-Bills in addition
to an act authorising Henry NJ. Yale and 9TH
ers, to construct a marine railway in the har-
Dor of Holmes Hole; authorising the sale Of
real estate held by married women who are in-
sane, III certain cases relating to the use OF
railroads; to incorporate the Farhaven Nut
ual Marine Insurance Company; to incorpor
ate the Merchants Steam low Boat Company
(amepded;) to incorporate the Mechanics
Mutual Fire Insurance Company in Worces-
ter. Adjourned.
HoUsG.-In the House, which W as called
to order at ten o'clock, the roll was called,
and l22 members answered to their names.
The Committee on Banks and Banking, re-
ported the bill reluting to the usury laws in
new draft, which was placed in the orders of
the day Leave to withdraw on the petition
of Geo. f. Wonson and Others, for a bank in
Gloucester. Accepted.
The House went into Committee of the
Whole on the Liquor bill, Mr.. King, of Rox-
bury, in the chair,
Messrs. Pierce, Hiss, and Dyer, of Boston,
opposed the bill, and Messrs, Hanks of Low
ell, and Craven OF Attleboro, advocated it.
Without coming to any conclusion, the COM
mlttee rose, and had leave to sit again
The bills to unite the N. Eng. Alarm Mag
netic Alarm Manufacturing Company with
the Boston Electric Clock Company to au-
thorlze the Newburyport Railroad Company
to construct branch; concerning the New
England Worsted Company; to incorporate
the Dorchester Fire Insurance Company in
addition to all act to authorize TIE town of
Plymouth to procure a supply of water-were
passed to be enacted.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-03-14

FASHIONABLE lNTELLIGENcE.-The N. York
papers continue to publish tender bulletins of
the condition of the respected devils who came
SO near discriminating each other little while
ago The unhappy but valorous Poole is no
more. Sad TO relate, Mr.. Jim Tuners arm
must be amputated. Painful to declare, the
indefatgable Baker has sailed for the Sand
witch Islands, and will henceforth shoot OILY
unsophisticated children of that ilk The es-
teened Harvey Young has been held to bail
in $500 for murder or two, and ex. police
man Wilder rescued him from quod.
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OBJ 1aiIp spg.
Cuiture of Fruit.

We have, during the winter, commenced
the preparation of series of articles on the
culture of fruit, which we intended to lay
before our readers, but the press of other en-
gagements, followed by impaired health, has
thus far, prevented the accomplishment of
our object. But. as the season for planting
and grating are at hand, we have concluded
to give the list which we would recommend
for general culture, accompanied by such off
hand remarks as the subject may suggest.
The culture of good fruit is far too much
neglected amongst us, whether we consider
the profit to be derived from its pursuit, or
its beneficial influence on the health and NOR
ais of the community. Man is essentially
frugivorous animal, and all experience, as
well as theory, shows that the use of fruit in
diet, to far greater extent than is customary
in this country, is attended with the most sal
utary effects. But, the pecuniary considera-
ton is the one, which, in this sordid age,
seems to present the strongest incentive to ac-
ton. And, there can be no doubt, that the
judicious culture of fruit, at this time, affords
more adequate return for the labor and cap
ital it requires, than any other branch of hus
bandry that is followed in New England.
Twenty years ago, We were assured by
those who professed to be extra wise, that the
fruit culture was being entirely overdone, and
the same cry has been kept up from that time
to the present. Yet we find that the demand
has increased more rapidly than the supply,
and is at this moment greater than at any
former time, with fair prospect for its almost
indefinite extension. The last year was one
of uncommon productiveness, for the apple,
generally, throughout this State. Those who
were in haste to get rid of their fruit, obtained
for it different prices, according TO the kind
and quality, ranging from ST. to $l,75 per
barrel although some choice new fall and
early winter varieties brought from 50 to So.
At these prices, in productive years, the cn'
ture is very profitable. But those
on short time were well
The prices advan"-
ity, and
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-03-14

Flown SEEDS. We invite the attention Of
our readers to the advertisement of NJ. b.
Green Co. who offer for sale a splendid va.
riety Of Green House Plants for the porlor or
flower garden, and also all the best and most
popular varieties Of flower seeds. dubious,
roots, &c. The ladies may find in this large
collection everything observable for their gar
dens and Conservatives, accompanied by such
directions as they may need to enable them to
cultivate with success.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-03-14
CITY I'll ALL.

p A y L u L Z N
Most respectfully informs his friends and the citizens Of
Worcester. that he will give
ONE GRAND CONCERT,
On Tuesday Evening, March goth,
Assisted by the little Phenomenon
a ID e l. l n A p A T L [,
who created such sensation all over the United States,
and
AUGUST GOCEEL,
The most distinguished and well known Pianist.
Tickets so cents To be had at the Music and Book
stores, and at the Hotels.
Doors open 81, Concert to commence at u O'Clock
marl4 DIST
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-03-14

APpoINTMBYTs.-We learn from the Bee
that Gov. Gardner, with the advice and con.
sent of his Council, has appointed the Hon.
Joel Parker, of Cambridge, Hon. Andrew H.
Richmond. of Adams, and William A. Rich.
ardson, Esq, of Lowell, to constitute the
Board of Commissioners for codifying the
laws of the State. Judge Parker, as is well
known, is now Royal Professor of Law at
Harvard University; Mr.. Richmond is Sena.
tor in the present Legielature and Mr.. Rich
ar,lson is an eminent member Of the Middle
sex bar.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-03-14

MORE New HAMPSHIRE GOLD DIGGINGs.
The Exeter Ne0s-Letter says that for some
six weeks past five men have been industr-
ously employed in digging for gold in the
neighborng town of Stratham, under the d.
rection Of woman who pretends to have dis
covered, BY means of a divining rod, the pre-
else locality OF the precious metal.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-03-14

PURsUIT OF THE MERDERER OF BILL POOLE.
1T is stated by the Tribune that the steamer
Magnolia went to sea on the 18th inst, in
pursuit Of the brig Isabella Jewett, on board
Of which the murderer, Lewis Baker, made
his escape. Other papers, however, state that
Il has not yet been decided to send a steamer,
although Geo. Law has rendered the FREQ use
Of one Of his vessels.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-03-14

The Snow SToRM-The New Bedford Mer-
curry says that in Edgartown, Martha's Vine
yard, the snow storm of Friday night was
more severe than any which has been before
experienced for thirty years. A number of
dwelling houses in the valleys were complete
embedded in snow above the windows of
their second stories.
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amount OF

legislature, passed few
sne selectmen of towns, and the
-ayor and Aldermen of cities, are authorized
to close up such streets as are not public high
ways, but are dedicated to public travel, and,
at the same time, are dangerous to the public
who may travel over them. Manchester st.,
in this city, being private street, and being
dangerous to those passing through it, was
fenced up in 1858, by the Mayor and Alder
men, under the authority of the act referred
to. Mr.. Waite sued the city for damages in
consequence of this obstruction. At the time
the street was fenced Mr.. Waite had seven
thousand two hundred pounds of iron in his
annealing furnace, and was prevented, for
twenty four hours, from getting fuel to it, so
that his iron was damaged. He had, also,
fifty men, % day 5 wages, in his employ, who
could not get to work for the same reason
Dewey and Williams appeared for the plain
tiff.
The case of William Dickinson VS.. the City
of Worcester for obstructing travel on Man.
chester street, resulted in verdict for the
plaintiff. Damages nominal. Dewey & Will
liams for plaintiff
The case now on trial is that of Goodrich
VS.. Longley (No. 383). This case was tried
at a former session of the Court, but the jury
did not agree 1t will probably occupy the
Court all this week.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-03-14

NEw HAMPsHrRE ELEcTroN.--It will be
seen by our telegraphic news, that the admin.
istration is likely to come out at the very
smallest lend Of the horn" when the cleo.
ton returns are footed up. Caleb Cushing
went up to New Hampshire, the other day,
hard and hungry" no is likely to come
down sgain, "wiid and angry"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-03-14
BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE DAILY SPY
N. HAMPSHIRE ELECTION.
The Administration Defeated |!
We have received the following returns
from New Hampshire, which indicate that
the Administration is being completely routed.

We have received the following returns
from New Hampshire, which indicate that
the Administration is being completely routed
PELHAM, March l3.-For Go0ernor-Baker
IO8, Metcalf 90, Bell 6, Fowler l.
For Coagress-Morrison ITO, Tappan SO.
ExETER.-TEe Know Nothings have elected
their Representative, and secured the whole
ticket by over 1000 majority.
CoNcoRD.-For Governor ia, Met
calf 1904, Bell 100, Scattering 90.
1OK. N. Rep. are elected in Concord, with
the assistance of the Wings and Free Sellers.
For members of Congress, there were only
two tickets in the field, in each district-the
democrats ard opposition, and the latter are
believed to be elected in all of the Districts
The same remark will apply to State Sena-
tors in most of tie districts.
The returns come in slowly. Governor
Baker, the present administration governor,
is badly beaten. The only question, now, is
whether Metcalf. Anti Nebraska, is elected
Governor by the people or not.
Three anti Nebraska members of Congress
have been elected, Tappan, Pike, and Cragen.
New Hampshire returns only four members
of Congress-.