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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-09

GALE ON THE LAKES WRECKS AND Loss OF
lIFE.-The recent gale proved very destruc-
tive to the shipping on Lake Ontario. Schoon-
er Niagara, from Oswego, laden with coal,
went ashore at Port Hope. The crew were
in great peril, when Capt. Wood of Schooner
Auna, and Robert Campbell, mate of another
schooner, made an attempt to rescue them and
were both drowned Other vessels are report
ed ashore. Steamer Lord Elgin went ashore
on Thursday, and became a total wreek-At
Milwaukee, Friday, distillery of Thomas
Fitzgerald on the Lake shore was swept off
by the waves, Kellogg & Strong's warehouse
on the pier was destl Dyed, and pier consider
ably damaged. The loss estimated at $4,000.
Several other buildings were also more or less
injured. In the streets i'll many places there
were as many as six feet OF snow, and the
railroads we've blocked up during the day, no
trains arriving.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-09

CHANCE FOR AMERICAN ARCHITECTS. =
The British government is about to erect some
very extensive public buildings in the city of
London, and has generously thrown open the
competition for designs to artists of all nations
offering liberal premiums, not only for the de.
sign that may be accepted but for the best OF
the designs which may not be used. The
prizes or premiums are, for the Block Plan,
5000, G200, and G1OO, sterling. For the
foreign department, $500, $500, f3OO, E2OO,
and three of fl00, each. For the War De.
paItment. $500, ESQ, $500, E2OO, and
three Of Gl00 each. Very elaborate plans, ON
large scale, showing the location of the pro.
posed buildings. together with full parllcu-
lars regarding the site, dimensions and other
details, necessary to be KIN )wn by competitors,
have been forwarded to this country; Que set
has been deposited in the London and Liver.
pool Insurance Office in the city OF New York,
and we hear that Mr.. N. ID. Cotton, has re-
ceived set at his store in fremont Row, in
Boston. We should suppose that the subject
would interest tho architectural ability of
America. The New Parliament Houses in
London were 80 wastefully planned, that they
are said to contain nearly hundred entirely
useless rooms. We should think our archi.
tects could contrve something more practical
aud convenient tEan that. Bo,ton Adreyti-
ser.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-09

A CENTENARIAN LADY.-On Friday Nov
ember IA, Mrs. Hannah Cleveland, of Skan.
eateles, N. Y, celebrated her hundredth
birth day, and ffty-two of her descendants,
representing four generations, met at the
house of her son in honor of the event. Re.
ligious services were conducted by the vener.
able Father Parsons, OF Marcellus, n. Y,
nephew, and Rev. Edward Clark of Massa-
chusetts, grandson of the aged lady The sew
en surviving (out Of thrteen) children were
present; making, with thirty nine grand
children, total number of eighty one living
descendants. Mrs e. was born in Northamp
ton, Mass, the daugter of Jacob Parsons ;
the old house in Bridge street still stands, and
is occupied by descendant bearing the same
name. In 1881 she married Dea Nehamiah
Cleveland, and removed to Williamsburg,
where her numerous family were all born. In
1917, she being then 81 years old, the family
removed to Skaneateles, and began on a new
farm. Mr.. Cleveland died in I849.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-09

VIRGINIA Debating Mr.. BUcHANAN's POI.
IoY.-The Washington Star confirm the re-
port that the Virginia Electors had recon-
mended exGov. Floyd for a post in Mr..
Buchanan's Cabinet. The Electors had quite
ajubilee after casting the vote of the State
Gov. Wise aspresent. Many speeches were
made and toasts drank. One of the senti-
ments declared 'the Ostend Manifesto to be
but the eternal law of nature, and of nation
self preseryation-all honor to the statesman
who will execute its principles"
Gov. Wise, IN speech, declared that moth
ing would tempt him to leave his present
position, in which the Democracy of Virginia
had placed him. He also said it was due to
Virginia that some one of her distinguished
citizens should be called to aid in carrying out
this policy. Both of these declarations were
received with thunders of applause.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-09

SECOND DANIEL LAMBERT.-On Sunday,
the 9Th inst, Mr., James Mansfield expired, at
the village of Debden, in his SD year. He
was an extraordinary character, for, though
not above the ordinary height, he was of i'm
mense magnitude, measuring nine feet round,
and weighing thirty three stones of fourteen
pounds, equal to four hundred and sixty
two pounds.) When sitting on his chair
(made especially for his use, four feet wide,
his abdomen covered his knees, and hung
down almost to the ground When he recln-
ed it was necessary to pack his head to pre-
vent suffocation. About ten years ago he was
exhibited at the Leicester Square Rooms, as
the " greatest man in the world" He has
also been exhibited in the country. A suit of
clothes made especially for him would COM
tortably button up four ordinary sized men,
Mansfield was butcher by trade, and at the
time of his death was hale old man, possess
ing good constitution, and sanguine and
happy temperament. His remains have been
inferred at Debden. -Eseer Eng. } Herald.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-09
NJ. F. CONWAY, Esq.

A SAD EVENT. Miss Anna M Lachaise,
daughter OF James NJ. Lachaise of this city,
died on board the Argo on the Sd inst, after
a short illness from brain fever, aged 10 years.
This young lady was engaged to be married
to gentleman of this city, Immediately on
her arrival, and the bridal wreath was be-
spoken. To-day, the flowers that were to
have adorned her nuptuals are strewn upon
the bridal bed of death She was buried in
her wedding robes this morning.
The delay in the arrival OF the steamer
caused some anxiety among those Who had
friends ON board; and there was one who
watched at the wharf until midnight on Fri
day; and when the good news was telegraph
ed-''the Arago is below" he went home to
his friends inexpressibly happy. The next
morning, on going early to the ship to well
come the bride of his heart, he found that
''the soul of his souls idol' had just depar.
ed. The cold casket was there, but the beau.
tiful jewel was gone. 1t is a sad thing, at
best, to hx ones affection ON these lovely,
yet perishable beings, whose brittle hold on
life
-'Is like tbs spiders thread,
That breaks at every freeze"
~ Y Mirror
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-09

AID FOR KANzAs Hon. Eli Thayer addressed
an adjourned meeting of the clergymen of Boston
and vicinity, on Monday, at the rooms of the
Young Mems Christian Association, on measures
in aid of Kanzas. Rev. Daniel E. Chaplin presd-
ed Mr.. Thayer spoke at some length. He de-
Tended the Emigrant Aid Society against the
charge of sending propagandists to Kanzas He
said the charge that they had sent arms and mu.
nitons Of war, and melted the emigrants to deeds
of BLOOD was false, from beginning to end. When
its chief traducer, the President of the United
States, was dead and forgotten, the Emigrant Aid
Company would be power upon the earth, and, in
nine months time it lies in our power to put Kan
Eas beyond the reach of the slave power, then
Wen cross the praires, of old
The Pilgrims crossed the sea,
To make the West they the East
The homestead of the free"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-09

VINO WRoTE "JoHN HALIFAX, GENTLE
MAN The New York Evening Post, week
ago, conferred the honor of the authorship of
this novel, on Mrs. Grenvlle WHITE. Her
claims were straightway denied, and since
then there has been very brisk war of news.
paper words over the matter in New York
The Post has been convinced it was an error
and now announces the real authoress, 1.-THE
Orglnal Jacobs, If we may be allowed the
expression to be "Miss Dinah Mullock, Lyn-
over Cottage, West End Lane, Kilburn Lon
dom" Whoever the authoress NAV be. il 10
cor ain that she has written some Of the most
Ns 4rous novels OF the day.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-09

Ladies who in want Of nice Cloak, give call at
the only Cloak emporium n the city.
Geo. P. Bryant & Co. having large stock OF Broad
Cloth Coaks on hand and wishing the room for other
goods determined to close them off, and have accord
ngy marked the whole stock at inst about the cost of
materials All oloaks offered for sale by them are man
uAcured under their own personal supervision in su
peror manner and as regards style and QUALITY OF WORK
they challenge comparison with any 10 the city
Ladies can money by purch asing your Coaks
No. Mechanics Hall Bidding. Cloaks as usual made
to order, and perest satisfaction guaranteed
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-09

The municipal election in this city, yesterday
was one ofthe most exciting political contests we
have ever witnessed. Two parties were IN the
field, both claiming to represent all parties, and
also all tho views, interests, and feelings of all
classes of the people, in reference to the manage
ment Of our municipal affairs. The one compos-
ed Of Republicans, Democrats, and Wings, in the
proportion of four Republicans, three Democrats,
aud one Wing, with a straight Republican candi-
ate for Mayor and the other, containing the
names of FIVE Republicans two Americans, and
one Democrat, headed by an American candidate
for Mayor-and the result shows TIE triumph of
the latter by majority of seventy-four votes. We
believed before the election, and believe noD, that
the nominations Of the triumphant party were
fraMdulently made and that they were carried
through by a system of fraud, deception, and ly.
ing, such as has never been paraleled in any cleo.
ton in this city or State. Hundreds of honest
Republicans were deceived and cheated by the in
famous false hoods, circulated in print and at the
polls, as to the position of the candidates upon
the true peoples ticket, the subject of tenn
perauce, and the result has been as we have sta
ted. We did expect that the mass of the Repub
lican party were too intelligent, to be deceived by
the willy schemes and deep-laid plots of the Amer
lean party, to regain their lost ascendancy in this
city, but we did not take sufficiently into the
oount,the strong personal influence of some of the
leading men of the Republican party which, from
various causes, best known to themselves, but well
enough known to those who know them, was Civ
en- in aid Of Americanism, and for the creation of
distractions and divisions in the Republican
party.
3 The result will be claimed throughout the
State as Know Nothing triumph, and well it
may be, for it was planned by the leaders of the
American Party for the re-inauguration of their
power and influence in the heart of the Common
weslth, ard for the time. dark lanternism aided by
men of whom we had thought better, have tri
umptel. But we believe this triumph will only be
tempcrary,-th many days willnot elapse before
the very men of the Republican party who rejoic-
ed with US over the recent victories in the county,
and who last night joined in the Know Nothing
Saturnala in honor of the triumph of the Amer
Jeans of Worcester, over their late party associ
ates, will see and regret the foles the inlqui-
ties, and the errors of yesterday work.
For the part we have borne in the contest we
have no self reproaches TO indulge in, as to the
manner in which we have performed our duty,
and in view of this, We feel that no man in the
crowd, who blew the fish horns, and groaned in
front Of our Office last evening, on their way to
congratulate themayor elect, could possibly feel
happier than we do, as we write these lines.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-09

Dr.. KANE's HEALTH.-We regret to learn,
through the public journals, that DIR. Kane,
the celebrated voyager, is in such a delicate
state OF health as to render it necessary for him
to abandon his home and studies, and to seek
IN European tour to regain his lost bodily
energy. Years ago, when we were intimate.
ly associated with the doctor, we knew him
to be great sutfererer from severe organic
lesion Of the heart, which affection is doubt
less the cause of his present feeble health
81. Louis Medical and Surgical Journal.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-09

FROM WAsHINeToN.-Th Secretary of the
Treasury has awarded contract to T. Harrl-
son Co, for the erection of an iron building
for marine hospital at New Orleans. This
model fire and heat proof structure is destined
to enhance the use of iron in the construction
of the public architecture of the country. 1t
is regarded as the most important measure for
the interest of iron manufactures ever adopted
by the national government.
A new project is on foot for the extension
OF the provisions of the reciprocity treaty with
Canada to the British West Indies, whose trade
was monopoiized by Great Britain and her
colonies.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-09

wrArrs DRAMATIC COMPANY We had the pleasure
last evening of Witnessing the beau ful play, entitled
THE Gambler Lost and WoH, performed by the above
talented company. We truthfully say, the acting
was Of the first order Webb playei the part the Ga
bier the perfect satisfaction every lie Julia
and HELEN as usual won much applause from large and
approaching audi-nce, by the beautiful manner IN which
they performed then parts We would advise all cur
Theatre going friends, who wish to see gooi playing TO
visit horticultural Hall this evening and witness the
nice acting of this company Go early to secure seat
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-09

FATAL WREcK.- Schooner Fanny Crocker,
OF Dighton, went ashore off Cornfeld Point,
Long Island Sound, during the gale on Thurs.
Gay. -Four OF the crew were washed over.
board and persisted the remaining two were
taken from the wreck in a very exhausted
state, and landed at Saybrook, Conn. The
cargo consisted Of coal aid copper-the cop.
per valued at twelve thousand dollars.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-09

The barrel of beans which B. L.
Batchelder, Fremont representative elect from
Sutton, offered to draw on a sled to Worces-
ter, in the event of Buchanans election, will
be delivered on Wednesday, and an extensive
and interesting programme of the performance
is eXnncted.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-09

Destructive FIRE IN PRovIDENcE.-Monday
morning, at half-past one o'clock, fire broke out
at the India Point depot, in the car house of the
Boston and Providence RAILROAD, destroying six,
teen cars, about one hundred cords of wood, the
building in which the were, and quito large
quantity of other property belonging TO the Rail.
road Company The extent of the damages or in
surance is not yet aseertained, Mr. Brooks. the
superintendent of that end of the road, being in
New York
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-09

THE VERMONT KANzAs APPROPRIATION
Letter from Senator Seioard. In the following
letter Senator Seward bears his testimony 10
the munifcence of the gift of Vermont in aid
of Kanzas:
Washington, Dec. 2, 1856
Dear Sir: Your letter OF the 10Th of Nov
was received last evening. l honor, thank
and reverence the State of Vermont for her
late benehcent gift to the oppressed, exhaust
ed and abused people of Kanzas. 1t shows
that the wrongs of the people have awakened
the sympathies of the lovers of freedom in our
country; and doubt not that the blessed ex
ample win be followed by the other States
whose institutions are founded on the rights
of man. Slowly but steadily the systems of
government founded on force wear away, and
the newer and better one, based on the equal
consent Of the governed, is coming into their
place. Let US be hopeful, patient and per-
severing. l am, dear Sir,
Very respectfully and truly
Your humble servant,
WILLIAM H. SEWARD
NJ F CoNwAy Fso
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-09

CouNTERPEITERs ARRESTED Two brokers,
doing brokerage business in Chatham street.
New York, under the name of Tay lor & Broth.
ers, were arrested on Saturday, on charge Of
being extensive dealers in counterfeit money.
Thirty thousand dollars in spurious bills on
banks IN New York, New Jersey. and Penn.
sylvania, were found on their premises.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-09

A shanty about mile west from
Lockport, n. Twas burned on the 9th ult..
aud two eoung children consumed. The vic
tins had been locked into the building by in
temperate parents.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-09
The first eight are elected


Upon the question, " Shall water be introduced
into the city of Worcester, by authority Of the
city, from Henshaw Pond, as reservoir of its
own water, and of such other water may be
turned into it from Kettle Brook, in substantial
Acceptance with the reports Of M. B. Inches, and
the Joint Special Committee on Water?" the
vote was as follows Yeas 1884, nays 997--a ma.
jOrlty Of 81 in favor of the water project-Wards
one, three four, and six, giving majorites in its
favor, and Wards two, FIVE, seven, and eight,
against it.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-09

STILL RETURNING The Southern Kanzas
eimigrants, itseems, are quitting the territory
about as numerously as they focked to it. The
steamer b. A. Ogden, which reached the CITY
yesterday, had on board about two hundred
OF them, all on their way back to their old
homes, and most thoroughly disguised with a
country SO close to the North Pole 81. Louis
Democrat
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-09

SUBMISSION OF VIDAuRRI. Tho Mexican
consul at New Orleans has received official
advice' from Matamoras, stating that Vidaur-
RI had succumbed and entered into treaty
with Gen. Luada, acknowledging Comon
forts government, and promising obedience to
L.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-09

The New SUGAR CANE.-The Chicago Free
Press has an article which exhibits very en-.
couragiEg results from experiments with the
new Chinese sugar cane in Wabash county.
Illinois, last season. The following statement
OF the writer is remarkable: 81 am well con-
,vinced that in 1860 the Southern planter will
have no sale for his sugar in the State of hi.
nois. From present indications there will be
one hundred acres of Chinese sugar cane rails
ed In Wabash county next year, which will
save the country $4,000"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-09

NYE's DIoRAMA of Jerusalem is still on exhi-
bition a: Brinley Hall, and is visited by crowds
nightly. 1t is an attractive and instructive exhi.
bition. Those who wish for pleasant evening S
entertainment should not fail to attend.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-09

COMPENSATION FOR TEMPORARY Loss OF A
WIFE.-[n the Common Pleas Court at Provi
dence, on Saturday, the jury decided that Bowen
mus pay Whitford $500 as compensation for the
wrongs and injuries incident to the enticing away
of his wife within twenty four hours after the
marriage, and employing her as his housekeeper
for a year thereafter.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-09

SwINDLER ARRESTED = The Newburyport
Herald states that suspected swindler, who did
died citizen of that place out of Sl5, 600 in ex-
change for worthless western land, was arrested
in New York, last week, and taken to Newbury-
port, where he was put under heavy bonds to an
swer to the charges against him.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-09

ARNoLD's GLoBuLes and VITAL FLUID are sold at
wholesale at the toWest prices. by John O. Hill 229
Main ST. MretGH also Names and statements of those
who have been greatly benefited by heB may be seen
at his store. my1Adtf
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-09

DR.. Harris. Dentist having associated with him.
self DIR TRACY (who has been engaged with him for
the last five ysars) hereafter the business will be con-
ducted at the old stand of Dr. Harris under the firm Of
July l. 1855 HARRIS & TRACY
The undersigned making ARTIFICIAL TEETH
with the latest improvements in every STYLE and the
first quality.
They also give special attention to the treatment of COM
plcated diseases of the teeth and mouth.
From the great success they have had in filling teeth
ater the nerve has exposed they feel warranted
in assuring the public that number of the tsr-
besome teeth condemned worthless by their methed
of treatment be restored health and usefulness and
heir natural beauty.
speat with great enthusiasm of the lasting benefits and
comforts derived from it,
All those wishing operations in Dentistry, can have
them performed in the most thorough scientific man.
ner, at HARRIS & TBACY'S,
jyl4 diff 1853 Main st.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-09

We are indebted to Hon Henry Wilson for a
copy of the Congressional Globe, containing the
spicy speeches of Senators Wilson, Hale, Trum-
bull, Wade, and others. on the President mes
sage, on Tuesday last.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-09

The BAKER TRIAL The jury in the case
OF Baker, on trial Tor the murder of Poole,
were unable to agree on a verdict. and were
discharged. They stood SIX for mansaughter
IN tho third degree aud six for acquittal.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-09

State Temperance Convention will be held at
fremont Temple, in Boston, tomorrow, (Nged-
nesday,) at 10 o'clock, A. NJ. A preliminary
meeting is to be held this evening, at which Rev.
Samuel Waldo CT Providence. will speak.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-09

Coon OMEN Tn best evidence of the efficacy of
Dr. Hutchinss Headache Pills is their increased demand
which in order to meet the Doctor about to put 10
steam engine Of three horse power fcitts their man
ufacture Sold by druggists.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-09

CoNGREss.-In the Senate, yesterday, the
standing committees were appointed, nearly the
same as last year. The House listened to an
other Message from the President.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-09

=. FATAL CAsuALTY--Iienry George Kuper,
British consul at Baltimore, was suiIocaled In
mouse IN inc eastern part Of that city, which
was burnt saturday night. The other inmates
narrowly escaped. The deceased has family
in England.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-09

CLOSED, - The Connecticut river is closed
for the season. The Hartford Press says -
This (Friday) morning the river was full of
ice, which went crushing through the piers Of
the bridge on it's journey down the stream. :"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-09

Are your Lungs Diseased, and Eoud You b. cured do
notalow yourself to be experimental upon, but try
remedy that has relieved thousands, and proued itself
worthy Of your confidence. We refer to Dr. wistar,s
Balsam of Wild Cherry.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-09

w. L! DEC. 10th !! A GREAT TINE COMING /!
QUEEN SABE ~ See advertisement, headed
Read, Circulate, and Remember.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-09

COURT OF COMMON PLRAs-Decem5er term,
lS56-Judge AIKEN presiding. Dec 9 Cases
in order for trial-Nos. 209l, 2l37, 2l92, 1923.
2S25' 2S!S, 2SSS, 24l4, PALS, 1882 PAP, 2i55,
2546, 254S, 259S, 2599, 26l6, 26l9, 2640. 1852.
Pol, 1864, $3.50, PSI, 26S7. $685. 2743, 2757,
2l62, 2763, 2764. 276O, 2797. $500, 2SI9, 1928,
2S30, 1855, 2SS9, 1890, 1892, 1895.
December llth is the last day for filing affiiav-
its of defence.