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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-11-14

AMATEUR GARDENING.-'.I don't see what
in sins become of them dahlias l set out this
spring" said Tapehorn, a retired slop-shop
merchant, to his wife, one morning a month
ago, as he hunted in vain among the weeds
and grass in his garden, to see where or when
his two-dollars piece dahlia roots were going
to appear.
Cant think what's the matter with EN-"
he continued, 'Gnldbiossom said thew were
the finest roots he ever sold-ought to be up
and in bloJm-two months ago.
"Oh, pa, forgot to tell YOU" said Miss
Tapehorn, "that our Patrick, one morning
last spring, was digging in the garden there,
and he turned up some things that looked
just like sweet potatoes; mother and l looked
at them, and thought they were potatoes those
Mackintoshes had left undug when they
moved away last wnter!"
Well, you a" gasped Tapehorn.
Nv ell, pa, ma and had them all dug up
and cooked, and they were the meanest tast-
ing things we ever knew, and we gave them
all to the pigs!'
Iapehorn looked like a man in the last
stages of sgust, and jamming his fists down
into his pockets, he walked into the house.
muttering!
"Iut, tut, tut !-thirty-two dollars and the
finest lot of dahias in the world-qore to the
pigs ''-Hamors Of Falconbridge.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-11-14

SABBATH SCHOOL CONvENTtoN.-W learn
that the Committee who have in charge the
arrangements for the State Convention OF
Sabbath School Teachers have nearly or quite
muturod their plans. The meetings will be
held on Tuesday and Wednesday of next
week. The day meetings OF Tuesday will be
held in Rev. DIR. Neale's Church, Somerset
street. On Tuesday evening the meeting will
be held in the Temple. Addresses will be deiv.
cred by Rev. e. N. Kirk, Rev. Mr.. Eddy Of
Lowell, and other distinguished speakers. A
choir of over one hundred young ladies will
sing. During the meeting, Rev. Rufus W.
Clark will present short essay on what con.
sulutes model Sabbath School, Rev. vii.
liam Howe also reads an essay upon another
subject The Convention will close with a
grand Sabbath School Scholars Meeting in
the Temple on Wednesday afternoon. A
choir of four hundred children will sing. Ad.
dresses BY distinguished speakers Boston
Telegraph.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-11-14
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.
$1,eOO,OOo IL GOLD.
Fight Bet'osen the Whites and Iadians- Fifty
Indians Killed Trouble Betaceea England
and Ne,c Granada

New York, Nou. 1S.-steamer George
Law, from Aspinwall, Sd, arrived this morn
ing. She brings San Francisco dates of 26th
ult.. and upwards of $1,000, 900 in treasure.
The George Law connected with the Gold
en- Age, which brought down nearly 81, OOO,-
600.
The New York passengers and mails of
Oct. 20, left Panama on the 3lst, in the Gold.
en- Gate, all well.
The Golden Age passed the steamer Sierra
Nevada Oct. Goth, aud the Orizaba 25th, both
bound up.
The news from California is meagre.
The markets during the fortnight had been
excessively dull prices nominal.
The primary elections in San Francisco had
resulted in favor of the Broierck faction
The Republicans had withdrawn their county
ticket, and adopted the PEG les nominees.
John Briggs, brother of ex-Gov. Briggs of
Massachusetts, died suddenly on the 10th.
A collision occurred in Clinton Valley
Mendaino county, between the whites and a
party of Indian cattle thieves. Fifty of the
latter were killed.
Advices from southern California state that
ex Governor Gandara had attempted to revo-
lutionize Sonora, but was baffied AID fed to
the Indians.
Parties mad arrived at Tubac, for the pur.
pose OF working the silver mines on the Gads.
den purchase.
The copper mines were already in success
full operation, AID large quantities of rich ore
were being turned out.
FROM THE IsTHMUs.--The United States
ship Independence and soop of war St. Ma
rvs, were off Panama, and the Saratoga off
Aspinwall, all we'll.
Diplomatic relations have been suspended
bn nd A.,
sequence of tie latter government failing to
iqaidate the Macintosh claim The British
West India fleet has been ordered to enforce
the claim
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-11-14
THREE DAYS
LATER FROM EUROPE
Arrival of the Enropa.

SANDY Hook. Nov. 10. The steamer Eu-
ropa. from Liverpool, Saturday, Nov. 1, pass
ed here this morning. Her news was got
ashore at this point and telegraphed to New
York city.
The political news is unimportant.
The Liverpool American Chamber of Com
merce publish an Address to the Southern
Chambers, com planning of false packings of
Cotton. The liabilities of Fox and Hender-
son, the contractors, is 935O, 900, one half
unsecured.
There lie no news whatever from Spain.
The Neapolitan question remains precisely
where /! did. The only additional incident is
that the Government of Naples has addressed
circular of moderate tone to its diplomatic
agents, and that the King has sent Mons
Dagiont, Freuchnan in his confidence, to
Paris, on a tecret mission.
A dispatch states, although perhaps on no
authority, that. to the French request to evac-
uate the Danubian Principalites, the Aus
TRANS have returned a fiat refusal.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-11-14

POLICE CoURT, Nor ll.-John Little, and
Patrick and Ann Donely, of Cherry Valley Tor Vi
olation of the liquor law, were sentenced to the
usual fine and imprisonment They appealed,
but were committed in default of bail.
NoU. II Edward Rindge, VIM. Shurtleff, and
N s. Emerson, forlarceny of a gold watch. cameo
pin, and pair of cameo ear drops, from the house
OF Amos Packard, were seVerally held in 600 for
trial at the Criminal Court
Christopher G. Knapp, for selling liquor, was
held in 500 for trial at the Criminal Court
John Richards, for same offence, was fined $40
and costs, and sentenced to imprisonment for
twenty days, &C. He appealed, and gave bail in
$500
Joseph Williams, for being drunk, was fined
So and costs, and committed
Noc. IL WIN. Hickey, for being drunk, was
fined 81 and costs, and committed.
Geo. Underwood, for keeping open shop and
doing business on Sunday, was fined IS and costs,
and appealed.
The same defendant, for selling liquor, received
the usualsentence of fine and imprisonment from
which he appealed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-11-14

FAILURE OF A GEORGIA BANK, AND AT
TEMPTED SUICIDE OF THE President THERE.
oF.-The Manufacturers and Mechanics
Pank, of Columbus, Ga, getting into bad
oior, there was a run upon it last week, and
The doors were finally closed. The President,
DIR. Tayly. exhibited signs of mental aliena-
ton, and gentleman took charge of him, to
convey him to his home at ATLANTA. His
pistols were taken from him. and he was
closely watched, but managed to thrust a
small sword into the region of the heart The
bank has never been considered very trust
worthy.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-11-14

RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE OF THE LATE Mr..
CLAYTON. Delaware, which was at one time
was threatened with food of Know-Noth-
ingism, has emerged from her perils. and be-
come more thoroughly Democratic than ever.
John NJ. Clayton, disguised with all parties,
has wisely betaken himself to the considera-
ton of his spiritual concerns, too long DELAYED
ears ago he buried his wife, to whose memo.
ry he has been tondly devoted ever since
Afterwards both his sons (his only children)
died, one of them in the triumphs of Chris
tian faith; then favorte niece, and after
wards one or two of his nephews; so that. as
he observed to me, "lt seemed to be his lot IN
be continually wading in the waters of afiic
tion,' and for some time he has been in moor
health. Reflection succeeded. Conviction
followed. He has no doubts to clear up
about the inspiration of the Bible, and none
about the reality, necessity and glory of the
atonement of the Redeemer. lie cast his souI
on him for salvation, and sending for Dr.
Christian friend, to unite with him in the
communion of the Lords Supper, he asked
the Presbyterian pastor to administer the ele-
ments, which was done on his profession of
faith. He is since said to be re .invigorated
aud may even take his seat in the Senate -
Happy are they who thus consecrate them.
selves to God. 1t was not until Mr.. Polk got
rid OF the Presidency that he could find time
and inclination to give himself up to the SER
wee OF God. happy is the radiance to those
who have been scorched iu the furnace of
politics. Correspondence of the Journal of
Commerce.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-11-14

BRAVE LITTLE FRBMoNTER.- Two or
three days since lad about three years old,
son of Mr.. D. A. Proctor, OF this place, re-
ceived kick from horse, which fractured
his skull. The operation of trepaning was
performed by DR.. Hitchcock, and Immediate
ly upon the recovery of his senses, the little
fellow shouted out Justify "Three cheers for
Fremont and Dayton" and further astonish-
ed the anxious group around his bedside, by
singing "Pop goes the Weasel" We are
glad TO learn that the brave lad is doing well
and will recover Fitchbwg ReUeiie.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-11-14

THE EXPLOSION AT AcToN.-A correspond.
ent of the Springfield Republican writes as
follows respecting the recent powder mill ex-
plosion at Acton:
One man was torn into fragments. A Sec
ond was thrown great distance and stripped
OF everything but his India rubber shoes. Poor
fellow? He had been at the dangerous work
but one day. He was an excellent Young
man. The mill that first exploded was rum
ming with no one in it at the moment. When
this went off, the air was filed with flying,
blazing timber which in an instant communi-
Gated to two others. In one of these were
the two unfortunate men who were killed. -
The other mill-the dry house-had but little
powder in (which blew off the roof. It
then took fire and was consumed A fourth
mill had two hundred kegs of powder inside.
which was not ignited, although the entire
boarding was stripped off, and many beams
broken. Two men we've at work in the
wheel pit, and crawled out in the stunning
noise to see the fragments flying in all direc-
tons. 1t was an awful spectacle.
Three mills exploded. The wind was very
high, and The woods took fire. 1t was ex.
pected that the shattered mill from which the
men had escaped would blow up every mo-
ment. The fire was seen within rod of it,
and the powder was exposed to the least
spark. After watching it for some time,
man, at the hazard of his life. took a bucket
of water and crawled on his knees to where
the fire was blazing and extnguished it. 1t
seems little singular that from every build
ing the pressure was oatoard Boards were
broken out, windows fell out; one front door
of large house, quarter of mile distant
burst out. A window in my barn, mile off
from the mills, broke out. Great damage
was done to neighboring buildings. saw a
chimney that was affected curiously 1t was
set off one side towards the mills Just one
brick, and left standing.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-11-14

One OF the prolific topics of conversation in
Washington, is the re election of Buringame
an event exceedingly dstasteful to the chiv-
airy, who at the same time express their con.
tempt for the time-serving Blstonians who
came so near securing his defeat. They love
the treason, but despise the traitor. What a
bistering disgrace would 1t have been had the
self. sacrificing champion OF free speech been
stricken down at ZONE by those in whose be.
half he nared his breast TO the blasts Of south =
ern ianaticsm and rage. A small. but ear
nest band Of faithful friends there anxiously
await the opportunity to grasp his hand again,
N Y, Times
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-11-14

The PREss.-The Washington Union re.
joices over the defeat of Col. Fremont because
it shows how little influence the newspaper
press exerts upon public sentiment This is
a curious fact for newspaper to rejoice over,
even if it were true. But in precisely those
States where newspapers are most widely diff
fused and read, Col. Fremonts majorities
have been he heaviest. 1t is in the slave
States, where on the average one in ten of the
free whites over twenty years Of age cannot
read, and in New Jersey and Pennsylvania,
which read the newspapers less than any of
the other Free States. that Mr.. Buchanan has
received his maioriies.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-11-14

TAKE NOTICE, that friend Chase proposes to make
single glass pictures. Why this condescenson to what
he calls humbug?
The only place to procure the genuine improved An
brotypes on double glass is at B. D. Maxhams He will
tell you the truth and nothing but the truth that in his
opinion the DAVuereoype far durable being com
posed entirely Of mineral substances, whereas the Am
broype is vegetable. As for the patent it was gwen up
six months since by Mr. Cutting, also was the use
gum The ony way to seal up picture to make per
manen is to seal them up in tin boxes the same as sar
dimes are sealed
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-11-14
dawtf
DR.. Kane.-The G,yernment edition is nov

DIR. Kaue.-The Government edition is now being
delivered to subcrihers No work has ben issued from
the press that has given general satisfaction to
scrbers, than this work Il is written an interesting
styr, and enlists the attention OF the reader
This man of all work, snd desperate daring, and suc.
cesstu doing has won the distinction Of being the first
civilized man to stand in latitude 30 and gaze upnn
the op polar sea,O reach the nOrhernmost point Of
LAID on the giobeto report the oRest temperature ever
endured-the heaviest sledge duty perfrued-and
the widest and after all return 70 tel the story Of
hi adven 1t not only excites WONDER but bor-
rows move grandeur from the truly benevolent consd-
eratons which animated him to the task,
Copies Of the edition can be obtaired O
Messrs KIMBALL h co, at VIM d. FENNo & Sons
nearly opposite the Worcester Post Office diff oil
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-11-14

PoETIC VERSION or THE OLD AND New
TEsTAMENTs.-T eccentric DIR. Boyd, who
was professor in the University at Glasgow,
put the Old aud New Testaments into metre.
He never published, but the manuscript is
still preserved at Edinburg. In commenting
on the passage Ivy Pharaoh of the Red Sea,
we have the following curious Alexandine:
= And was not Pharaoh a saucy rascal.
mat would not let the children of Israel their wives
Aud their little ones, their Aocks and their herds 20
olt into he wilderness for forty DAYS
To at, ne paBchal -
And then deploring the condition of Jonah
in the whales belly, we have these choice
lines
Lord Ehat doefu place is this!
There's neither coal nor candl,;
And nothing but fishes tripes
And greasy entrails handle"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-11-14

Mr.. BUBLINGAME.-W We understand that
the health of Mr.. Burlingame does not recu.
perate so rapidly as could be desired He was
able to ride out on Friday last, but since that
time has not been so well. His physician
says that he requires rest and quiet, in order
to full restoration to his accustomed health.
We understand that he has been forced to ex
cuse himself from lecturing before the Me-
chanic Apprentices Library Association on
Monday evening next, and that he is obliged
to decline numerous invitations to speak and
lecture. which have come to him from all
quarters Boston Journal.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-11-14

A LEAP.-Lately, Mr.. D West was passing
by the tall near South Troy, VT, with a span
of three year old colts and double wagon,
when the lively animals rushed down a steep
bank, forty feet in height, plunging into the
Misslsquoi river One Of them was carried
over the fall, distance of thirty feet, and =,
after being enveloped for some time in spray,
emerged unhurt, and was rescued.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-11-14

SILVER CHAMBER.-The Sultan of Tur-
key intends having good time. He is build
ing silver chamber. All the furniture and
appurtenances Of the boudor to be composed
entirely OF solid silver. The round table in
the midst is of admirable work manship the
surface is of polished silver, engraved IN ara
6esques, the legs of twisted pattern, highly
hnlshed. The sofas, the chairs, and the piano
are all OF the same precious material. The
ooudolr is to be hung with cloth of gold, loop.
cd with silver cord. 1t seems that the Sultan
has destined the unique specimen of oriental
reeklessness of expense to his favorite retreat
IN the gardens OF the seraglio, whence every
ray OF daylight is always to be excluded, and
where he intends to retire for the repose and
solitude he cannot enjoy In the palace.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-11-14

AToHIsoN DETERMINED avie Atchison
writes to friend in Edge6eld, S. C.;-"Now
is the moment to redoube our exertions. We
must do it. If we do our duty, Kanzas will
be slave State in twelve months-a State
either in or out Of the Union" Davie was
thus hopeful on the 9th of October last, be-
fore the election Of Buchanan. How cheer.
full he must be Just now
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-11-14

A millner in Newburyport, whose
stock Of goods was attached by the sheriff,
aud keeper put in charge, emptied her rooms
while the keeper slept, aud when the sheriff
inquired where the goods were. simply told
him that she was not keeper he must put in
somebody that could keep awake and look
afler them.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-11-14

Etiquette. Louis Kill, desiring to hold
apnvate council with ms minister, Rlcholieu.
was Obliged to visit him in h bedroom where
he lay dangerously Ill. But, as u subject was
not permitted to receive the king in his bed
except the King was lying in bed also, Louis
Was wheeled ~ on ehaiSe tongue, and they
Jun mus lay IN 1tale to discuss the affairs oi
sho nation Louis XIV, observed the same
luronne.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-11-14

The boot, shoe, and leather dealers of Boss
ton will meet at Emigrant Aid Rooms, No. 8,
Winter Street, at IL O'Clock A. M, to-day, (Fri-
day. to consult upon the best means of saving
Kauzas. Hon. Eli Thayer of Worcester, will be
present and address the meeting
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-11-14

BURNED TO DEATH.--rwo children of Sol
ONION Small were burned to death in Penn
township, Westmoreland county, Pa, on the
LIST instant. They had been left alone in the
house for short time, and it is supposed the
clothes of one of them caught fire while play
ing near the stove, and the flames were then
communicated TO the dIess of the other.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-11-14
The number Of old men-yoters for

The number of old men--yoters for
Washington and Adams and Jefferson - who
voted for Fremont, this fall, is very large
such time as this brings out the old veter-
ans and the country was hardly awaie that
30 many OF it, fathers we're left to ut, as the
newspaper records, since the election show.
They are universally on the side Of freedom
now In their old age, ae when, in their youth
they rallied TO the standard Of 1.-THE Father of
his Country"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-11-14

Rich ELoPEMENT-Two BRInEeRooMs TO
ONE BRIDB-A St. Joseph (Mo.) correspond
emf writing on the 28d of October, says -
last night our gossips were thrown into ex.
stacies over an elopement, which certainly as
one OF most extraordinary character. 1t
seems that two young gentlemen were address
sing young belle up town, and that she smil-
ed equally upon both. Yesterday morning she
was to be married to one, and last night to
the other, and, strange to say, she kept both
engagements. At A. M, one bridegroom
was made happy by her pledge of hand and
heart, and at p. NJ. the otl err was made
happy by the possession of her person. They
fled at dusk and were welded at Blooming
ton, just twelve miles distant, and continued
on their way to realms unknown"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-11-14

CoNvALEscENT.-We are happy to learn that
Mr.. G. A. Jencks, of New Worcester who met
with an accident at the shop of the Messrs, Goes,
on Tuesday evening, by falling through the floor,
dislocating his shoulder and receiving other in
juries, is getting along favorably.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-11-14
Peel.,s CememI Pipes

For Cstern Sink and Cellar Drains manufactured and
for sale by the subscriber, at No Mechanic ST. ee
These pipes from three to six inches in dianeer
they made Of the best Of hydraulic cement
fected by moisture and if properly laid will last long
the best Of iron pipe in
All in want Of such article, will do well to
call as above or al my boarding place, No 80 Pleasant
street,
P. S. am prepared to do all kinds of Cement work,
such as cementing cisterns ana cellar bottoms
% dtt JAMES G. PECK.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-11-14

Gov. WIsE.-A lew weeks since, in con-
Versation with northern gentleman ON the
political state OF the country, he stated The
position OF affairs thus We have no fear of
northern abolitionists. We can take care of
Mem' But what we have to tear is an isur-
fectlon among ourselves" "What! I" said
inc other, ian instruction Of the blacks ?"
mo SAID the Governor, "but of the Door
whites Inns remark he explained by say.
Tug that ne should not be surprised il a bill
we're T, introduced INTO the next Legislature of
Virginia to iestrict the slaves from learning
the mechanic arts, which design to restore
these trades to the poor whites.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-11-14

A SECOND JACK SHEPHERD.-George W.
Townsend, being sentenced to two years in
the Delaware State Prison, for post Office
robbery at Wilmington, Del, has escaped,
this being the fourth time he has got out OF
this prison. He filed his handouts aud hob.
hles, or leg irons, cut a hole through the oak
floor of his cell, got into the prison yard, and
scaled wall twenty feet high. George is 10
years of age, and will undoubtedly be made
the hero Of a brand new copyrighted drama
for Miss Albertine. - Boston atlas.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-11-14
GODDARD Il ALDRIC HIS

Vocal and instrumental z uadrilie Band,
Thankful for past patronage, solicit continuance
Of the
N. P GODDARD. First Violin;
J. NJ. ALDRCH, Second Violin, and prompter,
W. Il HOBBS, Clsriuette;
i. Po"ERs. Cornet a Piston;
b. D. RYAS, Double Bass.
Any OF pieces furnished for Balls. PARTIES As
sembles, where Music is required, by applying to
P Goddard, Mulberry street, j. NJ. Aldrich. No Vine
street. " L Hobbs, No. 3 Carlton street, or at c. Lor
ings Music S. IT, No. 2O3 Main street
All orders promptly teudpd to, diff o3O
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-11-14

HUNTS MERCHANTS MAGAZINE, for Novem-
ber is received by the agent, John Boydsn,
Esq. No. Lincoln House Block. Its leading
articles are, " The National Institute" 4" The
Cotton Trade" and g Marine Memoranda of
Lightning" together with other important mis-
cellaneous and statistical information on merean-
tile and commercial subjects
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-11-14

Horace Faulkner vas chosen representative for
Clinton, at the recent election, receiving three
hundred and fifty four votes--every one cast for
that office. Such unanimity in SO large a vote is
uncOmmon