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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-08-25

remarkable occurrence took place at the
Blue Ridge Tunnel, in Virginia, one night
last week. The third set of workmen were en-.
gagged in digging as usual, when one of them.
Pat Flagan, noticed that the texture Of tbo
rock before him changed suddenly from hnrd to
soft and that the oft was wet. Shortly after.
stream Of water issued from an oriGce he had
made. This was succeeded by heavy, rumb.
ling sound, "hko the cars, which so fright.
ened the hands they all made for the omen
air. Well was it for them that they did 50
The sound continued to grow louder and loud
or for some minutes till crash was heard, and
Immediately a vast stream Of water rolled ont
OF the tunnel An eye witness says that the
head Of the stream was at least ten feet hiph.
and that it swept carts and barrows before il
like chaH Tho stream continued to pour
perfect river till II o'clock, when it gradually
subsdod, md was low enough at 3 p. NJ. to
allow us to make a hasty survey of lis cause.
1t seems that there is, in the middle of the
mountain, an immense cavern or pocket in
which water from the melting snow has been
deposited for years, and the line Of the tun-
mel taps this cavern near lis centre. The cay.
ern will save the stute good deal of money,
since nature has opened a road through nonr
three hundred feet of solid rock. This will
expedite the completion Of tho tunnel greatly.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-08-25

SERIOUS AcoIDENT.-ME. Peter Fessenden,
wife. and young lady, while on their way to
church, in Barre, last Sunday, were thrown from
the carriage in which they were riding, and Mr..
and Mrs. Fessenden were seriously injured. Mrs.
Fessenden had both of her wrists broken, and her
head badly injured. At last accounts she was in
sensible. Mr.. Fessenden fell directly upon his
face, breaking down his nose snd otherwise inJur-
ING his face and head. The young lady escaped
uniniured The Gazette says they were descend
ING the hill, near Mr.. Samuel Bacon's, when the
carriage hit the horse, and he ran when one of
the rens broke. which turned the horse suddenly
from the road, throwing the parties violently upon
the ground, with the carriage top of them,
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PROCEEDINGS IN CoNGRRss.--It will be seen
by our special telegraphic despatch from Wash.
ington last evening, that the Senate still adheres
to its opposition to the Army appropriation bill,
unless the House will FIRST recede from its provi-
so in regard to the non employment of the army
to enforce the bogus laws of the Shawnee Mis-
sion Legislature in Kanzas.
The twenty first rule, which the House voted
to suspend, is supposed to be the following:
S2l. After six days from the commencement
of second or subsequent session Of Congress,
all bills, resolutions, or reports which originated
in either House, and, at the close OF the next
preceding session, remained undetermined in Ell
Their House, shall be resumed and acted on in
the same manner as if no adjournment had taken
place e
This action Of the House will enable Congress
to commence immediately upon any unfinished
business, and will probably open the way for TAX
ing up Mr.. Toombs's bill at once
As the matter now stands, it is quite evident
that the House still has e majority of three for
the proviso. The two Quaker members, Knight
of Pennsylvania, and Mott of Ohio, whose votes
are certain for the right, PROBABLY did not vote
upon the direct question that the House adhere
to its action, but they undoubtedly voted against
the motion to recede from the Kanzas proviso,
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SUICIDE AT WEsTBoRo.-Mr Elisha Ellis,
well known inhabitant of Westboro, about fifty
years of age, was found on Saturday morning,
hanging to tree near the centre of the town.
He had been depressed in spirits for some time,
and leaves family of six children. Mr.. Ellis
was formerly resident of this city, and kept
meat market on Old Market Street
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-08-25

The WING STATE COMMITTEE, which no
longer ago than the 18th of August, solemn
ly commanded all Wings not to commit them
selves to any Presidential candidate until the
meeting of the State Convention, held a
meeting yesterday, as we learn from the Cou.
rter, and unanimously declared in favor Of
Fillmore and the nominations for Governor
and Lieut.. Governor nominated on Wednes.
day. No opinion was expressed as to the
other candidates for State officers. Having
shut up the Fremont wings in the enclosure
they first let out, one by one, Messrs. VIM
throp' Hlilard, Everett, Appleton, and few
others, and now they have let themselves
ont. Under these circumstances, the meet.
ing of Wing Convention will be nothing
more than ridiculous farce.-Bo8ton Teze.
graPhs 22d.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-08-25

A WH1RLwND.-On Monday, the 1lth, a
whirlwind passed the northern part of Phihpston.
Its track was quite narrow at its commencement,
and extending itself nearly eight miles. 1t spent
its force in Templeton. A load Of hay standing by
the side of the road, was taken up bodily, and
spread out in an adjoining feldto dry. Itplayed
many curious pranks with fences, lumber, trees,
&C., that stood in its way. In crossing pond, it
took the water to the upper regions in twink
ling
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Knnzaa-HeIp! Helm!

The following is copy of letter just received
by the National Kanzas Committee, Signed by
several of the principal men of Kanzas, and is fol-
lowed by an appeal from that Committee, which
we hope will be Immediately responded to =
LAWRENCE, KANzAs, Aug. Is, 1856.
10 the National Kcn=a8 Committee -
GENTLEMEN THE emigrant train which
left Iowa a few weeks SINCE has, we under
stand, arrived in safety at Topeka. The pres
ence of so large body of men, and the pros
pect of still more following in their footsteps,
is highly encouraging TO our people. In other
respects, our cause in the States and at Wash
ington seem to brighten We would gladly
await the complete organization and operation
ofyour scheme and the sure operation of other
causes for our preservation, but a pressing
emergency compels us to anticipate them, and
we appeal by special messenger to you for
more prompt and efficient aid in men, arms,
ammunition and provisions.
The contest is upon us, and instant action
alone can save our people from destruction
1t may seem to you premature movement,
but we are forced to it. The details will have
to be explained to you by the bearer, -
, Esq, who is fully acquainted with all
the facts, and upon whose statements you may
fully rely.
The leading facts of the case we viii briefly
state. We have these statements upon the
most reliable authority, and on no hearsay re-
ports.
Since the attack upon Lawrence of May
2lst last, with the exception of a few Skin
mishes, matters in the Territory have remain
ed in comparative quiet. The presence of the
Government troops which it secured to i'm
pose a check upon the designs of our enemies
has served them with an opportunity 10 make
more extensive preparations. Provisions,
arms, both guns cannon, and ammunition,
have been seyerally introduced into and stored
IN different parts Of the Territory, bands OF
from so to 200 men each from Missouri and
the South are foltifying themselves in a con-
tlnuous line through the settled portions of
the Territory, in readiness for simultaneous
descent By night upon our scattered and de-
fenceless people.
Fully satisfied that this extreme danger
tmpended over us as we appealed To the mill
tary to afford us protection by the dispersion of
these armed bands. This has been refused US
in the case Of a band of upwards of one hun
bred men encamped about SIX miles from this
place, on Washington Creek. We must have
immediate help. The boards from Missouri
and other parts of the South will be in upon
us. We shall stand by our bones 30 thelast.
10 the neighboring Free States and to the
National Committee we look for relief Shall
we not have it The battle, as you are al
ready aware, is moi. for Kanzas alone, but for
the freedom of the entire north. Suffer us
not then we entreat you to be overw helmed
for want of timely aid, We will do our duty
If the reports our friends bring us be true,
the North, is alive to its danger and duty, and
VIII stand by us.
Commencing our cause to your immediate
attention and to the Almighty, we remain,
Yours, sc.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-08-25

Among the many signs Of the union and
harmony which prevail in the Republican
ranks OF Ohio, the Columbus State Journal
mentions the unanimity and enthusiasm
eynced in the denomination Of Congrossmen,
who have performed well their parts during
the present session of Congress. Galloway,
Campbell, Wade. sherman, Bliss and Others
have been ro.nominated, either by acelana'
ton by the District Conventions, or have been
taken up spontaneously by the people, with.
ont the lormality Of Conventions. Tho moo.
plo know the men who have been faithful in
the cause Of Freedom, and they thus testify
Their confidence in their representative
which they will mako more apparent and
more ehectual at the polls in October.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-08-25

Mr.. Lewis Kent, son of Deacon Seba
Kent Of Pawtucket, r.. L., died on Tuesday
last, from the loss Of blood occasioned by the
extraction Of two teeth, Mr.. Kent has been
engaged for number Of years in building
railroads in the western country, and althoug
naturally Of great physical powers, he re.
turned home much reduced by that scourge
Of tho west, fever and ague.
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APPEAL OF NATIONAL KANzAs CoMMITTER.
The above letter comes to us from the most
reliable source. We have for some time been
aware Of the steady and determined prepara-
tons Of the South for decisive stroke, such
as is indicated above. The opening of the
contest has happened sooner than it was
planned by the South, but we are convinced
it will be a severe one. In the border towns
of Missouri, large panies are preparing to
enter Kanzas under Atchson Stringfellow,
and Buford for the purpose of whipping
out the entire Free State force. There
can be no doubt the same will be the
case from other parts of the South. Kanzas
is now in a state of open war. 1t is not
war in which the interests of Kanzas are
alone at stake, but the cause of Freedom in
the whole country. Shall Slavery or Free
dom rule our beloved country Shall those
who have emigrated to that Territory from
the North with their families be driven out or
observation-disclosures they are opposed to ex-
tending the curse of Slavery over that beauti-
full country are questions which are now
forced upon US. The country must answer
them by action immediate action by mo-
ney and by men Let every man who can
go to Kanzas, go Immediately, and let every
neghborhood that can send one, two or more
men send them now. Let them come with
means sufficient to carry them into the Terri
tory, and such arms as can be procured. Emil
grants will need them for their own protec-
ton. What neghbor that has a gun will not
lend it for the cause of Liberty? But let no
man go to hanzas except as bona hde emil
grant We hire no man to go there to drive
out peaceable citizens, we only ask those who
are DESTROYS of making that beautiful land
their home, to go there. But we ask as the
Freemen of the North to so prepared to de-
fend their rights and the rights of those noble
men whose homes are III peril. We want
men who love Liberty, and will defend 1t.
Let such 90 to Kanzas now
We would earnestly entreat all Committees
to send their funds to us Immediately, and
put forth every effort in their power to raise
large monthly contributions. If the North is
ever to do anything Tor the cause Of Freedom
we expect it to be done now!
BY order Of the Committee.
IL. B. HURD, Sec'y Kanzas Com.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-08-25

ARNoLDs GLoBULxs and VITAL FLUID are sold at
WAofesate at the lowest prices by John O. Hill 229
Main St. AtretGH also. Names statements Of those
%ho have been greatly benefited by them nsy he seen
" S store myl4 Off
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-08-25

An infuriated bull GOT loose in New York
or Wednesday, and rushed through Third
avenue, spreading terror IN his pathway
The avenue was filed with PEOPLE, aud the
CONSERVATION was terrible Three persons
were seriously injured. Two officers were
dispatched to shoot him, # necessary. In
company with Mr., honeywell, the owner of
the animal, they sought him out and found
HIM III an open lot with other cattle, on seth
street, lie turned upon them, and Mr.. Mon.
eywell escaped only by throwing himself
Hat upon the ground, the beast passing over
NM Officer Goss fired upon him at eighty
yards distance, but it required three balls to
finish him.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-08-25

The BARBEcUR.-Bear in mind the great Bar
becuetof the friends of Freedom at CHARLES River
Grove, in Needham, tomorrow Among tba
hosts of other speakers, Wilson, Burlingame.
Hale and Hamlin, announced. The extra
train will leave at O'clock Those intending to
: go, are requested to meet at Headquarters, War.
rem Hall, this evening, at o'clock, to make ar
engagements in regard to marching in body from
West Newton depot to the Grove.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-08-25

ELECTION RIor IN MIssoURI-THRgE MEN
hILLED.-The Ohio state Journal has infor-
nation that at Memphis, Scotland Co., Mo-,
on election day, three men were killed. A
STAKEHOLDER n9med Hanna and labering man
were discussing the economical bearings of
the slavery question: and Hanna called the
other liar. The man said he would not
take that, and prepared for tight. A friend
Of the laboring man interfered, and he also
was shot and died instantly. This excited
the friends of the men who were killed, who
assailed the murderer with clubs and stones,
and beat him SO badly that he died.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-08-25
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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-08-25

eSauon OF the Vigilance Committee went to
store to report The decision OF the Com
- |nich was that they must leave, but
- "ao nea. Strickland on Friday evening.
proceeded in the storm to tbeligblIonse ia
got on board schooner. which immediateiy
pu5 70 sea. The character Of the evidence
an" OF me books brought before the Commit
zee, ~@s OF such nature that thew thought it
was NOT only iniudicious but unsafe to make
.hein pubic. A meeting OF the citizens was
heLu on saturday evening, which endorsed
the action of the Committee. '''' 0'''OiSe''
The Mayor made speech advising all law.
aoidinS citlzens to use their best efforts to nre-
serve order and assured them that the acfion
OF the Vigilance Committee was perfectly sat.
isfactory. S"'
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

Cholera MOrbus, ChoIeEs, Fufu,tu,,,
DInrFhea, and DysenJcry,
Bnsh's Compound Syrup of Rhubarb, or Neutralfzinr
Cordial ''''Niis
Hookers Dysentery Cordial.
Mrs. kidder's Dgsentery Cordial.
Wilson's Dysentery Powders
Balsam. 'lo'l'0
Sud at wholesale and all by BUSH CO. Botanic
Druggists, 81 Front Street au25 eod&wSw
Worcester Acndemy.-The Fail Session will
commence on THURSDAY, Sept, 1lth and continue
twenty one weeks. Important changes have been made
in the nternal arrangements Of the school Two aparte
departments of instruction have been established GAS
sICAL and SCIENTIFIC, each to embrace period of three
years. and divided into Junior Middle and Senior class
es The Classical Department is designed to furnish
thorough preparation for college for entering upon
course o professional study; the Scientific to meet the
wants OF those who do not contemplate fun collegate
course.
The Trustees have elected, as an Associate Principal
gentleman OF large experience and eminent success in
teaching VINO with the present Principal will devote his
whole time to the interests Of the school
by this accession to the board Of Teachers division
Of labor can be effected Ian important desderatum in
thorough ms tructiou) not heretofore attained
For Catalogues, Circulars or further Information ad
dress w. $. GREENE, Principal. or Hon ISAAC DA
Wis, Pr sident Of the Board Of Trustees
Worcester, August Il. 1855. daw4w
CoparsncFsbip Noficc.-The subscribers have
TINS day FORMED copartuership for the purpose If trans
actg general Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods business
to he known by The name Of jenkins, Hamilton. & Co
b. l.. HARDON, O. W HAMILTON
J H. JENKINS, c. A. WHITE
Worcester. July % 1856. ..
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EXCITEMENT IN MoBILE.-The Mobilo ,o.
pers give details Of the recent expnlsion fr pa
Mobile OF Mossrs. Strickland & Co. A All
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The following answer to the question so often
asked in reference to the state of affairs in Kan.
zas, What shall be done ;" will commend it.
self to all by the practical good sense of its sug.
gestions. We hope that they may arrest the at
tention of The chief executive magistrates of
some Of the Free States
The War in kanzas--NV hat shall be
Dome {!
TO tho Editor Of The N. Y. Tribune. SIR
The recent intelligence from Kanzas shows
that the people there have gone seriously to
work To .fght out the question OF their free.
dom with any power which may seek to en-
slave them. We have waited long and pa
tlently to ascertain the precise position Of the
Government at Washington, with reference
to their case, and having found out that oil
the protection they can expect from that quar-
ter is the protection which the vulturo
gives to the lambs" they have taken to the
good, old, manly fashion Of fighting for their
freedom, although against vast odds
THE FREE STATE VICTORIES so FAR.
The soldiers Of the Slave Legion have been
attacked in all their strongholds, and most of
them driven from the Territory. The camp at
Osawattamie, with all it's contents Of raga-
: muilianism, has been pitched into the Mis-
souri, River; tie fort at Franklin has been
stormed and taken detachment On the way
from South Carolina, to headquarters at Le-
compton, were intercepted and driven back
the camp Of United States dragons near Lee
compton, under Capt. Saekett containing the
prisoners IN custody for high treason, was at.
tackled, and surrendered without firing
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The Portland State of Maine has classified IFS
exchanges in that State with reference 10 ,beir
politics. and finds them TO be divided as follows
Fremont %, Buchanan Is, Fillmore /, Indepepd.
ent II. Ofthe Buchanan papers, eight are al.
rectly OF indirectly owned and controlled by Uni.
ted States efice holders.
Summing them all up, there appears (ineluding
the Independently as showing preference for
Fremont 35 Buchanan Is, Fillmore 2, wholly
neutral !.
In the down mail train on the Cheshire railroad
Friday afternoon a vote was taken on the Presi.
dental question, which resulted as follows -
Fremont 80, Buchanan IA, Fillmore6. A vote Of
the ladies was taken at the same time, which re
suited as follows Fremont %, Buchanan 4, Fill
more 2.
The New York EUeaiag Post says that Hon.
Thomas Corwin has signifed 70 has friends in that
city his intention 10 vote for Fremont and Dayton,
at the next election.
The same paper says that az Democratic meet
= ing held in Tammany Hall, on Thursday evening,
not Soft appeared Sin public on the state"
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The Great STRUGGLE az wnshinaton.


The conflict now going on at the national CAPT
tai, between the representatives of the people and
hefelements of conservatism, between the House
as the popular branch of the government, and the
executive and the Senate as the embodiment of
the aristocratic features of our government is one
of those rare occurrences likely to arise but WI ich
seem to have been contemplated. as an occasional
contingency, in the framing of the Constitution.
In fact, it is but necessary result of the natural
tendency to the usurpation of power always prone
to be exhibired in the executive or any depart
ment of the government in which are entrusted
any vested right. For instances of this, it is
needless here to go into any recapitulation of the
long contests which have arisen between the crown
and the people of England, ana resulted in the
gradual lesseHing of the power Of the former, and
increase Of the privileges OF the latter.
As if almost anticipating the case now pending,
the Trainer of the Constitution himself Mr. Mad
ison, III his dissertations upon the practical oper-
alton of our government, wrote, half century
ago, the following, in full support of the action
now taken, and thus far pertnaeiously adhered
vi PK f ngfP FG tie eRed afft 2a tie dHHs is
enforce the infamous, unconstitutional Border
Ruffian statutes in Kanzas. Let every Demo-
crat, who has regard for the opinion of the Father
of the Constitution, peruse this extract from the
writings of that model Democrat, James Madi-
son -