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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-02-05

"The Union Engine Co.. No. p Leicester" would ten.
der their thanks at this time, To Messrs. Homer Esar
gent and Joseph Bott5mly Jr, for refreshments furnish
ed the Company at the re at Cherry Valley, on (sun
day) the Sd nstant which dulyapprecated as such
acts of kindness are not forgotten by remen Also
we feel under obligations to all WHO rendered US assis
t-nce by their services in working the engine and other
wise aided us in our efforts to eynguish the flames and
more particularly the Company would again express their
thanks to Mr. VIM. Bond the 'Firemen friend, for his
prompness and aid, in taking the machine to and from
the hre Per order' Us. SMITH, Clerk.
Leicester, Feb. 4, 1855.
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PROVIDENCE AND WORCESTER RAILROAD
UoRPoRATIoN.-The annual meeting of this
Corporation twas held at the Hall of the Com
pany in Providence on Monday, the 4th of
February inst.
The annual Report Of the Directors was pre-
sented, and being distributed in printed form,
the reading thereof was dispensed with
While motion to accept was pending, Dan
Hill, ESQ.,, made some inquiries as to the
division of the charges OF expenditure between
the passenger and transportation departments,
and also as to the items embraced in the class
of miscellaneous" expenses; and finally
moved that committee Of three be appointed
to get the necessary information from the
Treasurer on the latter point. and report to
the meeting. The motion was carried, and
the mover, and Henry B. Lyman, and Harvey
Chace, were appointed said committee.
Daniel W. Vaughan, A. b Dyke, Charles
+. Brownell, and Isaac Brown, were appoint
ed a committee to receive, sort, and count the
votes for Directors, for the current year, and
it was voted that the polls closes at o'clock.
Joel W. White, Esq, offered preamble
andseries of resolutions, setting forth in SUBJ
stance that, whereas the railroad interest, one
of the largest in amount in the country, has
been so invested under an implied pledge of
protection, and of fair return of the invest
ment, that the public have constantly exacted
greater accommodations from the corporations
by increaced space, and more frequent trips,
thereby greatly enhancing the expense, while
the competition of rival routes has reduced
the income so as to fail Of any adequate re.
solved, that delegates be appointed to coop
crate with similar delegates from the ether
railroads in New England, in a convention to
the held in Boston, as soon as may be, to adop
some efficient concerted plau to raise the price
Of freight and passage so as to make the stock
! remuneratlve. That they also apply to the
several Legislatures for such laws as shall reg.
ulate ahd limit the speed of trains, and SO les
sen the expenses Of operating the roads, and
guard against the accidents to which high
speed gives rise.
After debate, by the mover, Edward Harris,
Hon. Christopher Robinson, Hon. Thomas
Davis, and Hon. Welcome B. Sayles, the whole
subject was referred to the Board Of Directors.
with authority, if such a convention should
be held, to appoint delegates thereto. ~
The committee to ascertain the items of the
expenditures classed as " miscellaneous" re-
ported the tollowing,as constituting the great
er portion of the amount, being all that could
be ascertained without a longer examination
of vouchers, &c., than their limited time would
permit, viz -
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SPY. TUESDAY, eFEBRUARY 3. is 56.

GRAND MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC ENTER
TAINMENT.-Ws would again remind our readers
that Prof. ], W. Taverner, Miss Fletcher, and
Miss spaulding, will give the last of their highly
intellectual entertainments at Horticultural Hall
this evening. AS an elocutionist, Prof. Taverner
has no superior in the country, and the musical
performances Of the young ladies, combined with
his mastery power in reading theEnglsh classics,
makes the entertainment offered. in every respect
worthy of the most liberal patronage No person
of taste fail of being well pleased by the per-
formances Advertised for this evening.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-02-05

$50 Banks is elected Speaker 1 was GER
tain Of his election. Amy one might have an
ticipated this result" Everybody says so.-
Il IL a singular fact that those persons who,
three days ago, were praying most deyontly
for the downfall Of Banks, have since the re-
suit tranppircd, felt convinced from the first
that he would be elected Boston Chroaieie.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-02-05

ILLINOIS has increased so rapidly in popu-
lation that her second Congressional district,
which in the year 1850 had but "a, 49S inhab-
itan:s, has how l9S,352. ltincludes the city
of Chicago, which accounts for the WONDER
In the apportionment for members ofthe State
Legislature under the new census, Southern
Illinois, well known as EGYPT" will lose
considerably, and tie northern section Of the
State win gain proportionately, the central
part just about holding its own. The reason
of this is that the increase of population has
been greatest in the north, average in the GEN.
tire and least in the south.
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The baianceis chiefly for damage on freight,
lost baggage, sc.
Adjourned till o'clock.
The committee to receive, sort, and count

Another tickle, was run, containing tho six
names above, marked with an asterisk, and
those. of William J. King, Oray Taft, James
X Smith, Seth Adams, Jr., William Sheldon,
George I. Rice, VIM. sprague, Edward Hur.
ris, and Gideon L. Spencer They received,
on an average, about 1000 votes.
Tho meeting was worry large, and tho whole
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-02-05

The PRoFrTs OF PREACHING AND LgcruR.
ING. Rev. I. s. King, of Boston, is said to
have already cleared upwards of $1,000 for
lyceum lectures this season. He has written
but one new lecture "Sights and Insight"
His income by preaching, lecturing and writ
ing, amounts to nearly $4,000 per annum.-
lie is already real estate owner, coined from
his own brain, which is a most busy and Wig
orous one.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-02-05

The ELEcTfoS.2At the special election IN
this city, yesterday, for the choice of Alder
man in Ward 6, in place of Calvin Willard.
declined, James H. Wall was elected by 81
plurality. The vote stood-James H. Wall
5S7, James E. Estabrook $50. Edwin Chaplin
s63; In Ward s, H. 0. Clark was elected AS
sistant Assessor, to fill vacancy.
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BRIDAL PREsENTs.- correspondent of the
Charleston Courier, writing from New York,
says:
San aggregate of $685. is said to have
been trinketed in to the daughter of ex.May.
or Lawrence. saw only this morning, at
Ball, Black Co.'s an SIS, 500 diamond neck
lace just mounted as a BRIDES present; also
OF breach, at Tiffany & Co.'s costing 49,
700, intended as present TO another BRIDE
This is about up to the Babylonian mark"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-02-05

WHTEHousEs BARDs-This fayorite and
talented company as will be seen by the adver.
tisement, are to give a concert in this city on
"Wednesday Of next week. Find the advertise.
mont, aud when found, --make note Of IL.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-02-05

MARINE DIsAsrERs. Geographic dispatch
from New York, dated February 4th, says
that
The packet ship Yorkshire, which arrived
on Saturday from Liverpool. with emigrant
passengers, and anchored in the North River,
was cut adrift this morning by floating ice,
amp went ashore at Governors Island; her
passengers had all been landed.
A British brig in the Wallabout near the
Navy Yard, was sunk last night by floating
ice taking down the captain and his wife.
Brig VIM. H. Stafford, of Bangor, from At
takapos, anchored in the East river, was cut
through by the ice and sunk. Her captain,
(Smith) his wife and two children, and three
seamen were drowned. Two seamen were
drowned.
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The AsToR LIBRARY.-In the Annual Re.
port of the Trustees ofthe Astor Library, sub
mitted to the Legislature yesterday it is stat
ed that VIM. B. Astor has made munifcent
addition to the Astor Library. He has purchas-
ed from the owners three lots adjoining the
present building, extending eighty feet wide
and one hundred and twenty deep, at cost
Of ,476, and given them to the Trustees
for the purpose of the Library. He has also
announced his purpose to erect upon these
lots suitable building, and to add such sums
of money for the purchase of books as he may
from time to time think proper. The amount
of the Whole donation will probably NOT fall
short of 100000. This is really a handsome
gift, and indicates on the part of Mr.. Astor a
just and generous appreciation of the uses of
the wealth which he has inherited to so i'm
meDse an amount.
The report states that the aggregate ex-
penses Of the Trustees for the purpose of the
Library have been. $l2O, OOO.--N. Y. Times
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-02-05

Every vice and folly has train Of Sc
cret and Necessary punishment II wo arc
lazy, we must expect to be poori If intem-
porate, 70 10 diseased; Il luxurious, to diepro.
maturity.
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Let the publa know the value of the t,xyena,ed
Biiters ana IL will Immediately assume its rlghh posi.
ton at the head Of all the medical preparations Of the ay
for all arrangements Of the stomach.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-02-05

Have care for hatcough, readers you can cure III
you will. Wi'tar's Balsam Of Wild Cherry has cured
cases that seemed hopeless. s it is always better to
take It in season, and wait until your cough becomes
dapgera,g
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-02-05

THE BAY STATE HousE.-We learn that this
elegant and convenient hotel, erected in this city
the present season, will be opened for the nspec
ton of the public by Messrs. Clifford & Foster,
the gentlemanly proprictors, between eleven and
two o'clock on Wednesday, after which time, for
the purpose of completing some decorations, it
will be closed until Friday, when it will be open
ed to the public. The Bay State is one of the
best constructed and conveniently arranged in the
country, and it is cause Of congratulaton with all
who feel any pride in our city thatwe are so soon
to have well Kept public house, worthy of its
enterprising business men.
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Board of Mayor and aldermen.

MONDAY EVENING, Feb. 4.
Joseph Lowell, Jr.. sent in his resignation of
the Office of Street Commissioner, which was read
and sent down
The bonds of E. c. Watkins, as Constable
were approved.
Petition of VIM. E. Huse, for license to run
job wagon. Granted.
The report of the Committee on the New Com
mon was read, recommending the carrying out of
the contract with Messrs. Lincoln and Hammond,
and accompanied by an order directing the fenc-
ing Of the New Common, the making of new
street west of the same, and the extension of Elm
street. The Committee report it inexpedient to
purchase another common in the south part of the
city. Adopted.
Alderman Wall appeared, was qualified, and
took his seat.
An order from the other board, requesting the
Committee on Shade Trees and Public Grounds
to consider the expediency Of allowing the charg.
es made for the use of the hearse, repairs, &C.,
was adopted Z,
The joint rules and orders of last year were
adopted, also the rules and orders of last years
Board of Aldermen.
Noteu, that a COMMITTEE OF three be appointed
to revise the jury list, ard report.
The Mayer appointed Aldermen Woodwork,
Lincoln, and Wall.
Alderman Stone, from the Committee on the
petition of William B. English, reported an order
granting it. After long discussion, an amend.
ment moved ~ Alderman Wall, requiring restric
otlons, was voted down, and the report and order
adopted.
The Mayorwas authorized to engage some per-
son to attend to the streets until Street Com
missioner is elected.
Petition of VIM Bush, for license as agent to
sell liquor Granted.
The following officers were then elected in
concurrence
WeigAas. ] Holmes, at Washington
Square; James T. Whipple, Lincoln Square;
Samuel Eddy, Jr., Southbridge street; Frederick
Cutting, New Worcester.
MeaSTerS Of Wood, Bark, Sc.-Henry J.
Holmes, at Washington Square Jas 7. Whip
pie, Lincoln Square; Jonas White, Green street;
Frederic Cutting, New Worcester John l.. Gus
tin, Quinsigamond.
Fence Piesoers.-Jonathan Lyon, Benjamin
Flagg, and Jonas Hartshorn
iSaTUeyoys of Lander, Sc-Walter R. Bigeow,
Moses T. Breck, and James A. Longley.
Field Drt0erS.-John f. Pond and Marshall
Flagg.
Pound Keeper.-James Campbell.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Sessions, Richard Barker,
George G. Hildreth
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a FIXED FACv'.

Lang EubnIntTOn. Dir C. Howard Marebal will
receive patentcat the Worcester House from the LIST to
Worcester Feb, / ~ DIFF
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-02-05

PAY OF MEMBERS OF CoNaREss.-OM Mon
day, the acting Sergeant-at-A Arms, Mr.. Gloss
brenner, drew from the treasury about $780,
600 in gold, which amount had been advance
ed by him to the members.
Speaker Banks at near midnight on Satur-
day signed drafts for that purpose. $3.50, 900
are due members yet, and will be drawn dur.
ing the week.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-02-05

DR.. J. Csawson Kelley, Analytical Physician.
can be consulted by ladies and gentlemen at his Office
corner of Church and Mechanic Streets, Worcester
throughout THURSDAY and FRIDAY, the 18th and sth
of Febrnay free of charge upon all diseases of the hui
man SYSTEM. w2t&d6t iar30
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sPECTAL NOTICES.

Social Party.--There will be Social Party, at
horticultural Hall Wednesday evening" Feb 5th 1856
Music-Goddard & Aldrch's Band, Tickets 90 cents
Ladies free. You are invited to attend.
Worcester, Feb 81
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The last number of the bingham Journal
contains a very 1attering biographical notice
of Colonel P. W. Taft of this city, member of
the House Of Representatives.
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CoNGREss.-The Washington correspond
ent of the Adrertiser teegraphs asfollows un-
der date of Sunday.
'.The election of Mr.. Banks causes the
greatest satisfaction to his friends. The chiv-
airy are terribly disappointed. They were not
prepared for Mr.. Banks's success. But on
this occasion their foresight failed them.
Tomorrow the Speaker will swear in the
members. No objection against Whitfield
Claiming a seat as delegate from Kanzas) or
other members whose seats are contested, will
be pressed until after the organization is COM
pleted.
The election of Clerk viii probably be made
Tomorrow, but it may be postponed until
Tuesday. Mr.. Cullom of Tennessee will
doubtless be chosen. After the allotment Of
members seats the House will adjourn. eau
cusses will probably be held in the evening"
Mr. Babcock of Michigan is likely to be
nominated for Sergeant alarms. Mr.. OAR
ling of New Jersey, and an Indiana man, are
talked of for Doorkeeper.
Mr. Smith of Syracuse, N. Y, will probably
be printer. Several candidates are named for
Postmaster to the House. Mr.. Upton of vir-
ginia an old member Of the press, and good
anti-Nebraska man, is prominent
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-02-05

THE SHAwMUT AVENUE AFFAIR.-The trial
Of the young men, Coburn and Dalton,upon
a charge of manslaughter, which has occupied
the Municipal Court at Boston for nine days,
was terminated on Saturday, and at twelve
o'clock on Saturday night the jury raturned
verdict, 90 not guilty of murder, but guilty
of assault and battery
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-02-05

The LAST VIcTM TO Law AND ORDER IN
KANzAs.-Mr. Brown Of Leavenw worth, who
was recently butchered by the pro-slavery
Missouri mob near Easton, Kanzas, in quar-
rel growing out of their attempt to break up
the free state election, was formerly of this
city, and did business here by the firm of Per-
kins Brown wool dealers. He had since
lived in one ofthe western states, but early
moved to Kanzas, and has taken an active
part in the defense of that territory from the
outside barbarians. He visited Springfield
last summer to procure contributions to assist
the settlers, in their work of self defense
Springfield Republican.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-02-05

The steamer Baltic left New York on Sat-
urday for Liverpool with 1000, and about
eighty passengers.
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Coughs and C0Ids.-.At this season of the year
when Coughs and Colds prevalent reliable remedy
IN SUCH cases is important to all the afflicted OF Doctor
stones medicine, which will be found advertised in our
paper, the Montreal Pilot says.
The astonishing demand for G. W. Stone Cough Med.
lcue and its complete in curing affections of the
throat and lungs fully prove that justified in re-
commencing it to readers its introduction to the
public and can safely assert that remedy has ever
become go desei yedly popular in the space Of te
-LOweu ReWs.
BUSH & co. Cole Aaepts for Worcester County
Agents--James Green, III Main Street, Worcester; D
D. Wiugate New England Village; c. A. hale, Grafton.
ja14 lawIm
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-02-05

IMPORTANT DIscovERY.-Edilor Of the Boston Journa
Dear sir-Belieyiog that have made an important dis
coyery in medicine, and have succeeded in compromising
cough preparation OF more than ordinary value to those
ahllced with lung complaints and coughs which is entire
" free from al poisonous acids, minerals or opiua in
any OF It's various forms, desire call attention 10 the
iact through your widely circulated Journal Without ex
haustng the language in wordy conmendation or more
extended advertisement, suffice to say that BY its re-
maIkabe healing and soothing powers it at once aays
Inc irritation Of the mucous membrane thereby aord6g
almost instant relief Persons having sufficient confidence
to test its virtues will find it of noalcucabe benefit IL
may be had at my office Hayward Place or of Messrs
BURR PERRY, only, Nc. Cornhill Boston Those una
Die to eny sha receive it free, personal application
Yours, truly, WR. HAYDEN
M Eclectic Physician.
The above alludes to DR.. Haydens Healing BaIsann .
9r hcAGr q Hope, which is said to be most marvel
Gus remedy for coughs and all diseases of the unrs II
Is certainly worthy of trial Messrs. Leonard Co..
express messengers, will obtain it for those who may de-
SIRE jan2od&W3m
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LOCAL NEWS.


IKE WEATHER.-Tbe present cold term
has lasted for forty days, and as yet there
seems to be no abatement of its intensity On
Monday morning, the thermometer in some
locations in this city indicated but two de-
grees above zero, and the day previous was
one of the most clustering and disagreeable of
the season. During the whole period of forty
days the ground has been covered with snow,
and there has not been day of sufficient
warmth to soften the SNOW aud prevent it
from blowing into drifts with every change of
wind.
The expense of breaking out the highways
and keeping the vslious linesof railroad open
for travel, has been unusually large, and the
wear and tear of engines and ears in conse-
quence of the severity of the weather, must
form very great item of expenditure and de-
tract seriously from the earnings of the vari-
Gus railroads. 1t is said that it is with the
greatest difficulty that the managers are able
to keep up a suf6ciency of motive power, all
the repair shops being filled with engines,
which cannot be mended so fast as others are
broken. The steamboat lines of communica-
ton between New York and the East are all
suspended for the present, in consequence of
the accumulatiops of ice in the Sound and in
the rivers, and the land route is the only one
that keeps open the communication between
Boston and New York. The mail train from
the lest named city, due here on Saturday
evening, did not arrive until yesterday after
noon, in consequence of the drifting of snow
upon the track, and the trains upon the 9TH
ersroads were more less behind time.
The month of January has passed, and the
question is settled that we shall not have
January thaw this year, and it is becoming
matter of serious uncertainty whether we
shall even have thaw in February. We are
willing, however, to hope for the bestin the fu-
ture, and are not disposed 70 repine over the
past There are many compensations for the
discomforts of the cold and Of the snow mot the
least of which is to be found in the fact that
an unusual demand for labor has existed, and
many poor man has kept the wolf of hum
ger from his door, and his hearthstone
warm with blazing fire by the proceeds of
his toll upon the blockaded railroads and
highways. So let us be hopeful and cheer
full, and trust that the days of roses and Vi
Diets and singing birds will again cone.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-02-05

General Pomeroy of Kanzas is lecturing in
Maine, and obtaining funds to help the Free
State men of Kanzas Territory
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LARGE FIRE AT SYRACUSE, N. Y.-Dilling's
block of stores, corner of Salina and Fayette
streets, was burnt on Sunday last. They
were occupied by numerous tenants, all of
whom lost their stock Of goods. The SYRIA
cuse Chronicle included. The building was
valued at $4,000. Insured for 1922 900, in.
Guiding $4,000 in the Ktna, Hartford, and
$4,000 in Springfield. 4
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There viii be Free Singing School at the Mis-
sion Chapel this, and every Tuesday evening,
commanding at half past seven O'clock.
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The VoTE FOR SPEAKER. EVERY mem Der
of the New England States was in his seat,
and voted for Mr.. Banks, except the Speaker
elect himself, who did not vote. and Thomas
]. d. Fuller of Maine, who voted for Aiken.
In regard to the other candidates for Speaker,
who were voted for in this final ballot, Fuller
of Pennsylvania did not vote, Campbell of
Ohio voted for Banks, and Wells of Wiscon-
sin voted for Aiken. Mr.. Aiken did not
vote.
The Southern Americans went almost unan-
imously for Aiken.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-02-05

Dr.. C. Howard Marshall, Catarrh and Lung
Physician, will leave for Springfield on Thursday,
Feb 18th.
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eludea safe and honorable peace. They must
not forget, however, the intricate course of
Russian diplomacy OF lormer occasions. She
accepted the well known Four Points not
long since, with what result is known. We
trust Russia will enter into the present nego-
tiation in spirit that will preclude similar
disappointment on this occasion.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-02-05

Medical aid can be dispensed WITH in nine cases out of
ten if Dyers Healing Eabrocation be found at hand and
immediately applied 70 the worst cuts wounds
sprains bruises, burns scalds, wind choc cramp bowel
complaints rheumatism, toothache and all external and
internal pains.
Forsaie by DAVID SCOTT, GEO. R. sPuRR, and
Druggists generally.
A, IL. Field. sole proprietor, Providence, r. l.