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FOREIGN ITEMS BY THE NIAGARA follow
log some foreign items by the Niagara's mail :
The accounts from all parts of Ireland speak
hopefully Of the potato crop, and no allusion what
ever 10 made to the appearance of the fatal blight
of iS45 The Freemans Journal states on un-
doubted authority that for . considerable guam
tity planted in the neighborhood of Dublin the
enormous price Of 9lOO per acre had been real.
lied
The Queen and the Royal Family have been en-.
Toying pleasant cruise to the Channel Island, and
hsvc called, on their return, at some Of the coast
towns, where they have been received with mark
ed enthusiasm.
A singular circumstance occurred at the Stras
burg railway station when the Emperor of France
arrived. Either from the swelling of the wood or
Encouragement Of the lock 1t was found impossi-
BILE to open the door of his Majesty's carriage, and
he had, after waiting some time, to climb through
the window AZ beat he could. All his suite follow
ed In the same way, except one fat unfortunate
who had to be dragged out by force.
Marshal O'Donnell has refused the title Of Gran
dee Of Spain of the first class offered to him by the
Queen.
Mrs Charles Matthews, better know as Madame
Vestris-a prominent member of the English stage
died At Grove Lodge, Fulhom, on the 10th inst
She wa 81 Years of age.
Ar,DslIss, the American Minister had long
conference with Lord Clarendon, on Friday, the
9Th, At the1Foreign Office.
Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stow, who arrived in Liv-
pool on Monday last, from America. remained a few
hours with John Chopper, Esq, Dingle.bank, and
proceeded direct to London.
Ths death of DIR. Buckland, Dean, of Westmin.
lister, 10 announced.
The Bank of France returns for the week show an
increasein the cash in hand in Paris but decrease
In the branch banks. The premium for purchases
Of gold and oliver has increased by 8ll 900 francs
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~, AIIAcN ON "A aXIGILANT."-In New York
Mso1esoAy ntsht ne notorious Billy Mulligan,
m msO ~ " expelled From California, met gentle.
IN p SAP Francisco who favored the action Of
the COMMITTEES. and assaulted him with : stick -
some persona niths 81 Nicholas Hotel interfered,
sno saved the gentleman from q brutal beating.
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~ .NLow,fEvsHsxr CANTON, MISS --The Mem.
dated the 18th instsht. That case eccurred there
sa ~ nIsnt previous. which several physicians
ss.seS 70 pronouneing yellow fever Of the most
e. .nsssns kinds 1Acrs was great excitement in
.sra - sonse4aenses aud nearly all the citizens
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BROWN. Dr.. aseek Rrsker. ihav r
- - 49, skseese e-eoato
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VaRn FALL STOCK
~ EARTHENWARE,
CHINA AND
s.ftssg FsH GLA2SSVA n

GEORGE J. SUMNER would most respectfully
call the attention of the merchants of Virginia. North
Carolina and Tennessee to his large stock Of Earthen
ware, China and Glassware, together with beautiful
variety Of Britannia and Block Tin Ware, which will
be found to be very complete embracing every article
usually kept in his line of business and mer
chants contemplating going North that it would be to
their advantage to call and examine his stock Of
Goods, he Is determined to sell on az moderate
terms the same description of goods can be Dur.
chased in this or the Northern Markets
STONE WARE of the very best quality. and in
large quantities. always on hand at factory prices.
Having experienced Packers, together with the
particular attention paid to orders he feels
in calling the attention Of the city and country trade
to his stock of Goods with the assurance that the
will be carefully selected and well PACKED
eu IL No. 20 Pearl Street.
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HOUSE AND slGN PAINTING, GLAZ-
II ING, &c. &c-The subscriber, in consequence
of the late destruction of his Paint Shop by fire. has
fitted up, Mayo street, near Odd Fellows Hall, q
new and commodous Shop, whore he is prepared,
with competent hands, to execute any work in his
line of business, which shall be done in the best
manner with pure materials, and at prices to suit.
He respectfully soicits continuance of the patron
age of his old friends and the public generally, in
town and country. He promises to use his best en-
deayors to give satisfaction to those who may employ
him. b. T. CHALK, Painter, &c.,
jy 30---lm* Mayo street..
A UCTION GOODS, AUCTION GOODS.
IA Opening this day, bought at auction, case of
super Bersge de LANES, handsome patterns, which
selling at shilling per yard, worth 50 cts. to
bring to this country; the greatest sacrifice ever Of
fered in this city. .-s, a
Also, Black and White Giughams, 12i cts and Is
per yard French Fancy Ginghsms, handsome pat
terms at 1876 per yard; lot Cacoes at Cd. per I'd
Plain Fig'd Berages; Ladies' Linen Pocket Hdkfs.,
64Oi7A cents; Grass Skirts Grape Shawls; Corsets;
Lawns; Mosquito MEETINGS; Bonnet Ribbons; Embroi-
deries; Bleached and Unblesched Domestics; Irish
Linens; Pantaloon Studs. and many other STYLES Of
goods / am determined to close. to make room for
Fall purchases Therefore bargains may be expect
ed by calling at AUGUSTUS MAILERTS, =.
au 4-lm Ne. main street.
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NOTlC EJOHN w. COSBY huving
transferred and assigned to me, for the benefit Of
his creditors all debts and claims due or accruing to
him by bond bill, note open account or otherwise,
hereby require all persons owing such debts or aims
to make immediate payment to me, as longer indul.
gence cannot be given.
jy l9---ts ALEX GARRETT Trustee
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MONEY MAKING IN CHIcAGo.-A resident o
Buffalo, N. T., writing from Chicago, states that
800 buildings are being built there at this time,
and says: * .- ..e
Every body is making money, and rents are
prodigious. Stores that would rent In Buffalo for
300, would readily bring o. 600 here, with bust
ness In proportion. An empty dry good box on a
favorite corner 10 fortune to the holder and the
righteo vend peanuts peripatetically would
think, make the fortunate owner . railroad presi
dent IN the course of q year or two
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MR.. LEFEBVRE, SCHOOL, Richmond,

SOIlOOAI3
INl VA.-The next session of this Institution will
open the LIST day of October, 1856, and close on
the first day of Jnly, 1857.
TERMs-Board $500; Washing 800 English TUT
Music on Piano, Harp or Guitar $50; Drawing $40;
Drawing from nature $40 Painting water colors $40;
in OF! $50. Primary Department for children under
10 years of age $50.
ReFEaENeEs.--Patron of the School; Right Rev.
Bishop Mead Right Rev. Bishop Johns, Right Rev.
Bishop Cobbs of Alabama, Rev. Moses d. Hoge ID.
FAcULTY.---Hubert P. Lefebvre, A. NJ, Principal;
Rev. H. g. Keppler, Rev. w. E. Webb,A.M; J. P. Lit
tie, NJ. D., r. A Lewis NJ D, Joseph Michard John
A. Cays, C. w. Thion, Miss Gordon, Mrs. Taylor,
Madame Estvsn, Mile Lacy, etc., etc.
All letters to be directed to
jy 7-4m HUBERT p. LEFEBVRE.
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< Il. p 4 N DL ETON,S ENGLISH,
~. CLASSICAL AND MATHEMATICAL SCHOOL, 4TH
street. between Main and Franklin.-Ths next sss-
sion will commence 18th September and close 18th
July.
TEsMs.-Engish Branch $40; Higher English
and Languages $50 and $50, according to advance
nent au 29-1m
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RUNAwAYs.


~ FIVE DOLLARS REWAR d..
e@ DICK, the property Of Mr.. seldsn C. Macon
"a left sur employment the 25th instant FIVE
~ dollars win be paid for his apprehension and
gro. and wears gostee.
an x9---d2t CIT ROYSTER, BRO. Gu.
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ted States and CAna1as. Apply to
BRIbGFORD co.
nv q f.s On the Dock
I EECuES, LEECHES, LEECHES.-.I
Lhave just received q 6ns lot of Sweedish Leeches,
which will be applied upon the most reasonable
terms,
Cupping and Leeching promptly attended to.
be found at all hours of the day at the Hardress
ing room, under the American Hotel, and at night
on 25th street, between Main and Franklin street.
aus .+,+sE r. c. HOBSON.
& ID. DENOON has for snlc 600 Enamel.
NJ led Crates. Tenders and Summer Pieces EN-
These CRATES are Of my own manufacture, and shall
be sold at the lowest prices. Orders from town and
country promptly attended to. The Virginia Me-
chsnics Institute awarded silver medal the CHEST
premium to SAM'L D. DENooN for the best speci-
mems of Crates and Tenders. Also, for sale large
stock of Bells, Brass Brick Noulds, &c. Apply at my
Bell and Brass Foundry, No. 225 Main street, be-
tween 9th and 9th, wes1 side Richmond, Va.
iy l0-Sm
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10 KID(sFOKD &c CO.'S WESTERN Elk
- PRESS.-Kates of freight per 100 lbs. manu-
featured Tobacco frsm RICHMOND through to the
following places, :. = e.. -
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EOUsHkk 81. GRAMMAR sCHOOL
W.. RENNIE, Issraucroa.

The location Of this School, at Sauuders' Hail. in
rear Of the Third Baptist Church. 10 convenient to
Shoekee Hill and Its Western vicinity, and il also de-
sirabe for being retired The rooms comfortable
and well arranged, having been built expressly for
school purposes.
The design of this School il to prepare boys for
College or ordinary business. 1t will be composed OF
three clAsses: fst. Rudiments; ID Engsh Branches;
3d. Higher English. with Latin, Mathematics, and
Bookkeeping. II Is hoped that expenence and for
mer success will be esteemed sufficient guarantee
for success in future The next session will begin
the 18th September, and end 18th July, 1887
TERMS:
1st class per session of 10 months. %
I'd do do do do ............. IS 90
Sd do do do do ............. 40 90
Playable quarterly
Persons wishing to see the subscriber will please
leave their names at Mr.. D. J. Ssunder store head
of Brood street.
an l-1mf W. A. kENNlE.
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1NKUSSES. TRUsSES TRUsSES !-Ah
i OF the most approved patterns Of Truses OF the
turing prices and complete assortment OF sarsicsi
Appliances, Medicinal Wares and Apparstus fof SAFE
by MEADE & BAKER, Chemists, &c,
1S6 N w. corner Of Main and 10th streets.
p an 5-dkc4W
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ksAGLE 9UUA WATER ESTAHL1AH.
II MENT.-Ths celebrated manufActory L furnish
Ing very superior article OF FItsred Soda Wstsr:
which y pronounced BY judges to be the best evsr
pat Up IN the city Those In ofany ofthe above
articles would do wsil to give me call The shove
ofehasge. Ali ordeu addressed 70 the srbscriber a.
g aey Of Ne msrchants, will meet with PRINT II.
tsnsiY WARREN CANBIELB, lxssf
g NTH D.. between Asia and Perusmm
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VIZ: u. TURNER'S SELECT CI.19a1-
~ $500 GAL AND ENGLISH SCHOOL MAin ~
VI EEn SsD AND ATH.-Ths 18th Aeedsuic
aee ~ OF this School will commence on M0NDAY
me ssth OF September. and elnss the 18th juiv.
Ciasees VIII be furned Il mest the wants AZ p,nils
every sfste Of their study the Ancient md Hcd
Branches. =. 20 @S ~
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u now prepared to fill orders for best Clover Hill
Limp Coal. Terms cash, or to punctusl customers;
Also Oak and Pine Wood, and Anthracite Coal
all at market prices.
WIN. C. BRAzEAL Basin Bank,
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MCPHERSON MALE ACADEMY ..-This
y Institution, located on 18th. between Clay and
Leigh streets Church Hil will be opened for the re-
ception of Pupils about the middle of September
next In addition to the ordinary English branches,
will teach the Classics and the Mathematics, and
intend to make the Institution worthy OF public pa
tropage. 49,
Our patrons may feel assured that each pupil will
receive our special attention. For particulars in
quirs of either of the undersigned
CHAS w. PETHERBRIDGE,
Sfrn* ruNS n IONE4
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I lCO kICE AND TON0UA HEANe.-
II The undersigned having engaged in the selling of
the above on commission, has made arrangements
with several New York houses keep him constant
ly supplied with the most reliable brands He will
cell the usual terms and asks the atentsn Of the
Tobscconiss of this city and other places to his stock
now on hand. J. PITFIELD GEORGE,
At N. Blair Co.'S
an Slim Corner Cary and 18th sts
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MILLWklGHT NOTWITHSTANDING 10.
1Vl Gated myself in the city of Richmond / am
now prepared for making contracts to build repair
all kinds of MILLS either in the city or country
Satisfaction in every and the best of
references given. Persons having work to do will
leave their orders at my residence, 18th ct nearly
opposite Mr. Purcells Grocery and in the neighbor-
hood of Wesley Chapel; a line through the Post
Office, stating the particulars, will be promptly at
tended to c. B, McCORMfC
au 6-d6cim*
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SGlH0OL On Q H ykG II HILL.-Tne
Exercises OF Mrs WEBB'6 school, corner ~
nrosa and 2ath Streets will bs resuned on Wrfss
NEsDAY. the lst of October NEXT ~
~ fe-dtietO -rrs.s-sv"s Ss So
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-05-31

To the People of the Ninth Congressional District;
In pursuance of the invitation oil the National Com
mittee, appointed by the Pittsburgh Convention of the
ed of February and addressed "To the People of the
United States the People of the Ninth Congressional
District "uithOut regard to past political dfertn
divisions, 1oho opposed to the repeal the Mis-
Souri Compromise to the policy of the present ad
Territories, in taUOr Of the admission of Kanzas as
Flee State, and of restoring the action of the Fed
erat Government to the principles of Washington
city in the District three Delegates for every Representa-
tive to which such town city entitled in the Legsla
ture in any year to meet in Convention at BRHLEY
HALL, on Wednesday, the 9th day of June next for
the purpose of appointing the Three Delegates to which
the District will be entitled in the National Convention
to be held at Philadelphia the 18th of june to recon-
mend candidates to be supported for the offices of Pes
dent and Vice President of the United States; also to ap
point District Committee. j. 2 GOODRICH,
Member of National Committee for Massachusetts.
my14 dawt je4
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TO THE PEOPLE OF MASSACHUSETTS,.

In pursuance of the invitation of the National Com
mitee, appointed by the Pittsburg Convention of the
22l of February, addressed TO PEOPLE UNI
STATES the people Of Massachusetts, "vilhout re-
gard to past political differences or divisions who are
oppos to the repeal of The Missouri Compromise to the
policy of the present administration to the extension of
Slavery into the Territories in favor of the admission
KaDZas as Slate, and restoring the action of the
Federal Government to the principles of Washington and
Jefferson" invited to send, from each town and city
in the state three delegates for every Representative to
which such town city is entitled in the Legislature in
WEDNESDAY, THE FOURTH DAY OF JUNE NEXT. for the
purpose of appointing the six delegates large to which
The District Will be emitted in the National Convention
to be held at Philadelphia the 18th Of june recon-
mend candidates he supported for the offices of Pres-
dent anu Vice President the United States
All matters relating to organization for the approach
ing election will properly come before the Convention aud
it is earnestly urged upon all parts of the State to be fully
represented j. 2. GOODRICH,
Member of National Committee for Massachusetts
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-05-31

The SUMNER ASSAULT. The House inves.
tigatiDg committee, in addition TO the declara-
ton Of Mr.. Sumner, have taken the testimony
oftwelve or fourteen others, including Gov.
German, Senators Pearce, Crittendon, Eos
ter, and Messrs. Jones and Halland, officers
of the Senate, all of whom were eve witnesses.
Their evidence corroborates fully Mr.. Sum-
ners statement, so far as it goes, and shows
that Brooks had used, in his frequently re-.
peated blows, the sword practice which he ex-
ercised as an officer in the Mexican war, max L.
ing the dragon stroke Of one and t,oo, SO that
as Sumner, with his head down, would in
voluntarily raise an arm on the side where he
was struck, the cane would descend upon the
wound on the other. The committee have
not yet determined to summon Brooks, Keitt,
Edmundson or others. who have been suspect.
ed are summoned, they will be subjected to a
atrict examination and cross. examination un-
der oath.- Correspondence Eoeaing Post.
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LOCAL NEW S.

COUNTY CoNvENT1oN.-At meeting of the
citizens of Worcester, holden at the City Hall on
Thursday evening, May 29th, the following named
gentlemen were appointed committee to con.
slider what should be done in relation to conven-
ton of the people of this county, to consider the
alarming condition OF the freemen of Kanzas
and of the North-and take such action thereon
as they may think proper, either as connected
with the anticipated city celebration OF the next
4th of July, matter to be distinctly consid-
cred and separately acted upon
Dexter F. Parker, Henry Earl, John Gates,
Philip S. Moen, David Hitchcock, John P.
Southgate, Nathan M. hurry, Joseph Pratt, Ed.
win Draper, Charles Thurber, Albert Curtis,
Putnam W. Taft, P. Emory Aldrich, VIM. A.
Williams, Isaac Goddard.
This committee held meeting last evening,
and voted to call meeting of citizens at the City
Hall, on Saturday evening of next week, and to
recommend Mass County Convention of the
Friends of Freedom, in this,city, June 25th.
Frr
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-05-31

Mrs. BARROW AS "MINEHAHA"-Ou readers
will rejoice with us that the promised visit of this
popular actress to our city, is fixed for Thursday
iieSt,s'u ne 9Th, and that she will on the evening
of that day, recte at Brinley Hall, passages from
Longfellows Hiawatha" The fame already
acquired by this accomplished lady, as the PEN
sive forest bride, will then be increased by the
hearty approval of Worcester audience.
The beauty of the costume added to the
charms of her practiced and touching enuncia-
ton, invest the poem with a new interest to the
nearer, and we trust, on this occasion, to see a
full and appreciative audience to welcome Nine
haha's truest delineator.
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cisco on the 9TH, for San Juan, to proceed to
Panama in case of any disturbance at the
former place.
1t is rumored at San Francisco that large
party, well armed, was going down in the
Golden Gate to avenge the recent outrage at
Panama.
Dates from Washington Territory are to
April Is. and Oregon to 26th. Skirmishes
with Indians still continued.
In fight between the Indians and por-
ton of Kenneys command, Captain Embree
was killed.
The republicans held meeting at Sacra-
mento April SOth, and elected delegates to the
Philadelphia Convention,
FROM PANAMA. The Railroad Accident
The persons killed at the Panama accident,
thus far. amount to 43, of two of whom no
information could be obtained. The wounded
who required surgical aid, numbered 60, of
whom At are now at the hospital of the rail-
road company in Panama, and the remainder
went on towards San Francisco.
Among the wounded are James S. Babcock
of Massachusetts, who has proceeded to San
Francisco; Abijah Hammett of Massachu-
sets, Peter X. Austin of Maine, VIM. v.
Caster of do, Peter Vandebeck. and Abra-
ham Collinson of Providence.
The E Panamento states that some arrests
Is. had been made, and portion of the prop
erty stolen recovered.
FROM THE WEST COAST OF South AMERICA.
The "Lima" arrived at Panama 7th instant,
with $3.50, 900 in specie, and Valparaiso adj
vices to 10Th, Callao to the 9th, and Paita to
the 3Oth of April
The yellow fever still continues its ravages
in Lima and Callao.
FROM CENTRAL AMERICA The Aspinwall
Courier of the goth of May, has further ad-
vices of the movements of the Costa Ricans,
some of whom had reached San Juan, April
Is. They there shipped their wounded for
Punta Arenas. The main body of the army
pushed their retreat into Costa Rica, the troops
suffering severely from cholera on the route.
The final evacuation of Costa Rica was not
completed until April 20.
The Courier learns from its informants, who
were friends Of Walker, that at 3 A. NJ, on
the 1lth, being out of ammunition, Walker
marched out OF the city to the fife and drum
and for four hours the Costa Ricans continued
to fire at the church which he had vacated.
FROM 0REGoN.-'Fhe OregOnian of April
| IS, publishes report from Col. L, r. Corne-
| Illus, commanding the first regiment of Ore.
! gon mounted volunteers, dated April 10, at
| the Dalles on the Columbia river. On the
10th Of April, Capt Hembree and all explor-
ing party of four, were suddenly surrounded
by about seventy hostile Indians, under chief
Kamoikin, who fired upon them, killing Capt.
| Hembree This was the signal for a general
| Indian attack upon the camp, for which at all
| points the Indians commenced marching, but
was prevented by the activity of the troops.
A band of three hundred Indian warriors
were subsequently dislodged from fortified
| position up the creek. No other white man
was killed, but one was slightly wounded.
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Advertsenent.l
To the Absent sOns and Daughters of

By vote of the Committee of Arrangements for cee-
bratng the coming 4th of July in this city, passed on
Wednesday evening. the It'll instant the Secretary was
directed to extend throughout the various newspapers
particular invitation to the absent Sons and Daughters
of Worcester to unite with in celebrating the coming
Eightetl Anniversary of our National Independence
Therefore, to each and to all Of you or near old or
young married or SINGLE personal and cordial invita-
tion given to return to this your own dear native
home, and unite with its present inhabitants land many
others who will thea he here in Public City Celebration
on the 4th of July next at which greetings of warm
and friendly hearts will await you, and the personal eff
forts of Worceser present citizens be given to make the
day one OF interest pleasure, and happy remembrance
Respectfully, yours, &c, JOHN BOYDEN
Secretary of Committee of Arrangements.
worcester, mass May 10, 1856. eS6t&wtJy4