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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-01-31

Nicholas Treweek, returning from a
five years absence in California. to his homo M
Mineral Point, Wis, while attempting to set
INTO stage coach while in motion, near Ga.
lena, H., was thrown down and his stnll
fractured so that he died almost Immediately
lhe singular circumstance is stated, that ia
wife Of Mr.. Ireweek, although not expecting
her husband homo until spring, had dreamed
about three days before that her husband wos
killed, and had been bitterly amenting Il go
mat She could not be comforted. When tolJ
that news had come from her, husband M
burst out crying, excamng--" lie is deadl"
: The debts of the Jerome Clock Com.
e sssgy c q New Haven and Bridgeport are
500 oOO'wlile the assets arc put III at s,47o.s
600, but will not probably realize near hat
sum Ihe ieilure is very bad ore, and BAR.
mum is involved to the extent Of $50, 600.
re - seems to have been ON all their paper. MIR.
parnnm isrepored to offer 8 100, 900 for full
discharge, and 10 intimate that tho creditors
VIII hnd It that OF nothing.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-01-31

PHRaAM's MISsTRELs. = This celebrated
Troupe gave another of their delightful enter
tainments, last evening. The popularity they
have enjoyed in the cities which they base visit
ed, amongst MANY clever rivals, is the best evi-
dence of their excellence; and we cannot doubt
that they viii be well patronized here, as they
deserve. They are a pleasant people to be ac-
quainted with, as far as combining the essential
qualities of gentlemen, with coE,mendable de-
gree Of artistic skill and excellence in their pro-
fession; and deserve much from the press and the
public. Most Of their songs are written express
ly for them, SO that the audience IS not tired by
listening 10 old hackney ed words aud melodies so
common with other bands and nothing is said
or sung which could in any way offend the most
fastidious. We wish them every success and a
kind reception at the hands of their future pat
rons and friends while they remain here, and
Wherever they may go.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-01-31

A WEDDING PARTY IN SNowDRIFT.- "A
party OF ten young men and ladies left this
town last Thursday morning, in one of Strong
Lewis's elegant four horse turn outs, for
Cummington, at which place one of the party
was to be married on that day. The weather
was extremely cold, and the wind blew, drift
ing the snow very badly. Everything went
glibly enough until within a mile or two of
Goshen, where the drifts were so deep and
hard that the horses were unable TO pass and
became 'stuck fast" -Four horses and six
teen legs iloundering in snow bank, ard
wedding party in the sleigh, and the mercury
some distance below zero, was no gratifying
sight either to driver or passengers. The la
dies were taken. some Into a school house,
and others into dwelling house near by,
where they were made comfortably warm
The young men suffered severely from the
cold-all Of them having either their feet, or
hands, or ears, frozen. 1t was decided that
the party could not with safety 20 any fur
ther, but the gentleman most particularly in
terested in the journey, with characteristic
energy and perseverance, resolved to travel on,
and procuring the aid Of native citizen, with
snglehorse and shovels. succeeded in reach.
ing Cummingtpn, where the marriage ceremo.
MES were duly solemnized alter which, I'M
der the fostering care Of village physician,
the newly married couple struck out upon The
."sea of life and the highway between Cum
mington and Goshen, and in safety reached
the frost bitten party at q. The whole party
arrived at their homes in Northampton the
same evening, having enjoyed, or rather suf-
.fered, sleigh.ride and a wedding iaunt, that
viii remain wildly impressed upon their
memoies and toes and fingers and ears, for
the remainder Of their lives. One of the par
ty, the brother Of the resolute bridegroom,
froze his feet, and hands, and nose. The
bridel room also slightly froze his feet. 1t is
quite likely, that, had the party been able to
proceed, some Of its members would have
becn frozen to a serious degree, and the i'm
practicabihty Of proceeding may therefore be
regarded as rather fortunate than otherwise.
After thawing out and warming up, the party
collected at the house Of DIR. Pierce, who made
them comfortable to the best Of his ability.
-Northamptoa Courier.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-01-31

THE Ella CAsE.-The hearing in the case Of
VIM. H. Ella Of Roxbury, who was injured
by the military during the Burns rendition,
against ex Mayor Smith, Major Gen. B. P.
Edmands, Z. S. Marshal Watson Freeman,
and Capt. I. II. Evans, was closed on Tues
day, before the full bench of the Supreme
Court, in Boston. Hon. George S. Hillard,
Hon. Rufus Choare, and Hon. B. F. Hallett,
delivered their arguments for the respondents
-contending that the steps taken we've legal,
and necessary under the existing state of ex-
citemeut, to. preserve the peace of the city
Hon. John P. Hale, who camo from Wash
ington for the purpose of acting as counsel in
the case, delivered the closing argument for
the complainant
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-01-31

DANGER OF KANzAs.-There is too much
reason for the indulgence of the following sad
anticipations from the Washington CORES
pondeDce Of the New York Courier and En-.
qssrer. The message of the president almost
necessarily cutsiof the hope Of any legislation
in regard to Kanzas by the present Congress.
1t is morally impossible that the two Houses,
as at present constituted, should agree upon
anything calculated in any way to relieve the
difficulties that environ the subject, and if the
executive holds to the policy indicated in his
message, civil warscan hardly fail to mark the
history-of 1856 -
"lo me it appears evident that the people
of the northern states are not aware of the
real condition of things in Kanzas. believe
that without large supplies Of men, money,
ammunition, and firearms. massacre will
take place there in the spring. This message
will greatly aggyavate the aggressive and vio-
lent spirit oithe Missouri borderers. If we
neglect until the spring opens the great duty
of reinforcing OR people, the opportunity for
defense will hay e been lost | think know
something of the character of the men, with
whom they. will have to deal. Two years ago,
| showed that they would do precisely what
they have done, and l now sta my eonvic-
ton that civil war is about to be commenced
/. IN hanzas,- pf which the object, on the part of
the aggressors, VIII be the utter determination
OF the free S ate settlers in the territory, or
then expulsion from its soil. Atchison and
St1ngteliow openly declare themselves pre-
pared fur tile greatest excuses, and every civ
cumstance OF this deplorable controversy fuI-
Dishes proof that they will have the means
OF executing their plans unless timely prov
lslon be made for meeting and defeating their
attacks"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-01-31

DEFEAT OF SoLoUQUE Communicates
York, Jan. 30.-Aayices from Jamaica to
Jan. 18th were received here yesterday. The
Kingston Banner Of the People says: By the
arrival Of the steamer Buzzard yesterday we
learn that the expedition which was fitted out
by the Emperor SClopque for the invasion Of
the Spanish side of San Domingo, had met the
dominican force, and that a bloody battle
took place between the opposing armies. In
the conflict General Duffesn Of the Haytien
army and another general officer were sur
rounded by the Spaniards aud fell before supe-
rior numbers. The fortunes Of war decided in
favor of the Dominicans and the forces of So
louque were driven back with great slaughter.
The Emperor had disappeared altogether, and
IT Is said he run like coward on the dav OF
battle, it is supposed ne has been killed by the
spaniares, or died from fatigue of the march
home wards
Soouque's mutilated army had not vet re-
turned, but as soon as the disappearance of
the Emperor was made known at the Capstol.
a provisional Emperor was proclaimed who
will in all probability succeed to the reius of
power.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-01-31

We are requested by Eli Thayer. Esq, to
say that the new rife, Of which he has com
menced the manufacture, and of which we
spoke on Saturday, is the invention of Mr.
B. T. Joslin, an ngenioussmeehanic of this
city, but that he has Mured the exclusive
night to manufacture the same. for The United
States. Ii is an article so much superior to
thecelebratea Snaps Rifle that it must ne
cessarily supercede that entirely, both on ac-
count of the rapidity of its loading, and the
simplicity, salty, and cheapness OF its con-
struction.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-01-31

THE LECTURE OF Mr.. ARTHUR GILMAN, of
Boston, upon the characteristics Of New England
wit and humoT, delivered at Brinley Hall last
evening, was one Of the best popular lectures to
which we have ever listened, and justihedboth in
its matter and its manner, the high encomiums
which have been passed upon it by the public and
the press. Mr.. Gilman has but recently made his
debut in the capacity of lecturer, but his per-
formance last evening showed that he possessed
in an eminent degree all the qualifications that
ensure success, and, we are much mistaken if in
after years his services are not sought for by
the literary Institutions of the country, with as
much eagerness as arc the services of Whipple.
OF a Beecher.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-01-31

ATTEMPTED PARIcrDB. The Winsted
lCt.) Herald giyes an account Of an attempt
by son OF Mir. Horatio Ames, welt known
manufacturer At Falls Village, to take the life
Of his iafner. The son fred one barrel of a
revolver but missed his aim, and snapped a
second: winch ia'led to go of, when the ia
Their seized the unnatural son, took the ristol
from him, aud gave him severe bestipg =
The son, pointing to where the missing g.il
struck, SAID ,--''fhere, d-n your old 6lacI
heart l am sorry the ball did not 20 ,hroueh
IT, After the occurrence, the old man gaye
the son 500 70 clear out, and $50 for his pis.
tol. The son left for New York, where he
related the affair to his brother. and threaten .
Cd % eventually accomplish the crime. lie IA
shout twenfy-tbrse pears Of age, and an effort
% bslng nade 70 bring hiin 70 justice.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-01-31
Cir lain SpI
THURSDAY, JANUARY 81,

PosTAL REFoRx.-In accordance with pre-
y;ous arrangements large public meeting was
held in Merchants Exchange, New York
eity, on Monday afternoon last, to adopt
measures TO agisste and press upon the notice
Of Congress. the following reform measures !:
Uniform letter postage Of two cents prepaid,
OF Ave cents If not prepaid; the collection and
delivery Of letters in the cities and principal
towns free of charge; the sale Of money or
ders for sums not exceeding S25, to be drawn
on each other by the principal post-ofices;
all dead letters TO be returned TO the writers;
postage on all iranked matter to be paid by
the government.
The proceedings were participated IN By
many influential citizens. AID committee OF
fifteen, consisting of Mayor Wood. ez-M Mayer
Harper, Moses H. Grinnell. Theodore sedg-
wick, and Others, was appointed, with power
70 call public meeting with view urge u on
the Government the adoption Of these i'm
provements.
We can see no particularly benefit Of chang
ing the rate from three to two cents, az we
nave afeaog thfee cent prices an c4Ieo4aHpn,
just adapted for the present rate; but the re-
mainder Of the Improvements specified. includ-
ing the charging of FIVE cts. on all letters not
prepaid instead Of the present tarbarous sys-
TEN Of Withholding them and destroying them,
are such as the American people need and viii
sternly demand Let public meetings be held
in all the large cities in the union, and pub
lie sentiment created favorable to the adoption
Of the above proposed reform in our postal
system, and Congress viii soon follow suit.
We notice with pleasure that the leading pa.
pers in New York city. such as the Tribune,
Times, &C., 60 in STRONGLY for it.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-01-31

LOWELL MUSEUM BURNED.-About four
o'clock Wednesday morning, the large brick
building, formerly the Freewill Baptist Church,
but lately occupied as the Lowell Museum,
was found to be on fire. The upper stories
were nearly destroyed. The building was
owned by P. A. Hildreth, Postmaster, whose
loss is $4,000; insured for $4,000. B. z.
Butler, Esq, had his valuable law library
much damaged. L. J. Fletcher, Esq, also
lost his library.
The Museum was carried on by N. F.
Gates, whose loss is considerable no insur-
snce. The National Theatre company of Bos-
ton, were playing there, and have probably
lost their wardrobes. The store underneath,
occupied by C. W. Pratt, Pollard & Nicker-
son, Randall & Co., and Abel Whitney, were
somewhat damaged. Dir. Pratt's loss is about
$1,000.
The Museum was burned three or four
years ago.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-01-31

BRowS UsIvzRs1TY.-The Providence Jour
nal states that the first collegiate term at this
institution, under the administration of its
new President, Rev. DR.. Sears, closed with
the customary examination Of all the classes.
The term is understood to have been one Of
great prosperity in all the interests Of the
University. The Journal learns that the in
auguration Of President Sears. which was tc
have taken place on the opening of the COM
ing term in February next, has been postpon-
ed by the committee of the corporation who
have ii in charge, till May, in order to secure
more favorable season for the exercises Of
the occasion.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-01-31

BORDER RUYFIAxIsx IN CONGRESS. - 1t
seems hat the example Sc, by the President
and his officials in Kanzas, has been followed
by the administration adherents in Congress.
On Tuesday afternoon, as seen by the tele-
graphic accounts from Washington, that dis
tinguished champion Of Pierce Democracy and
bowie knife chivalIy from Arkansas. Albert
Rust, taking offence at some comments upon
his course in one of Mr.. Greeley letters to the
Tribune, made fendish attack upon that
gentleman in true rufRanly style.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-01-31

MELANcHoLr EVENT. Mrs Joseph 1homp-
son and her three children, returning Fl m a
neighbor's house near Utica n. Y. IN the
evening. across lots, got bewildered, and all
Jay GOWN together IN the snow. Her daugh.
Ter aged ~, was alive in the morning, and
went Tor assistante, but the mother and one
enid were found TO be already frozen TO
DEATH and the infant although not dead. sur-
nyed only few hours. They took the route
across the helds from fear Of pursuit BY an un-
fortunate drunken man.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-01-31

We call the attention of our readers to the adj
vertisement of Waughs Italia, which will be
found in another column. The press of Boston
and Hartford speak of this beautiful series of
Panoramic Views of Italy, in the most enthusi.
astic terms, and if but half be true that has been
said Of Italia, it must indeed possess extraordi-
nary merit. Addressing itself, it does, partic-
ularly to the " travelled and refned,'' we predict
for it a successful run in our city Our own i'm
pressions shall be honestly given when we shall
have seen it Meanwhile, from what we have
heard, we commend this new work of Mr.. Waugh
to the patronage Of our readers.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-01-31

GEN. PIERCE IN MS NATIVE STArE.-The
Manchester q. H. american says :-"John
). Wells, it is said, is laboring secretly for
Buchanan, and does not deign IN any speech
to mention the President; and we cannot
blame bin. Even Wells is not 50 corrupt,
but standing at the north, and watching The
course OF the PRECEDENT be must regard him
with unutterablo lohthing.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-01-31

fIToHHuRo RAILRoAn,-The annual Meet
ofthe Fitchburg land Boston Rail Road Cor
pOration was held at Boston, Jan. %. The
old board Of Directors was elected BY a vote
varying from 7O57 to 1892 shares out Of 1892,
the whole number represented. a committee
was appointed to Investigate the stEairs Of the
company, and to publish their report when
ready, or to call another meeting If Necessary.
The result OF the election surprised many. as
the Drectors had been severely assailed
for their management. Ne dividends have
been made for year and half. and none is
contemplated for The next six months, the net
earnings which have amounted. for the last
year. TO less than six per cent on the cost of
tile road. being applied TO the payment Of the
floating debt; at tie same time. it is charged
on thep, that they hsyeadyanced their rates,
especially fer season tickets, SO as to drive
large amount Of business from the road.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-01-31

The article headed Anti Tobacco Chewing, in
our Issue Of yesterday, being over the initial T.,
has led some to suppose it to have been written
By Mr.. Trask himself; but this is not the fact
ne neither wrote it, or knew Of its being written
or published lie is too much Of gentleman to
make 50 direct and personal an appeal to the pub
lie in his own behalf The initial was made T.
by mistake Of our compositors.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-01-31

AssAULT on Nh. Ga-EEIEx. = WGsAiaetsg.
January 9. -As Mr.. Greeley wss leaving the
Capitol this afleTnoon he was attacked bv
Rust of Arkansas. who with his fist inflicted
several severe bows on lis head and after
wards, when Mr.. Greeley was approaching
the National Hotel, Rust struck him severe
blow on the arm with stick. The assault Is
presumed 70 be n consequence Of -sirietnrcs
n M Greeley's Washington letter in Non
days Tribune On Rust's proposition IN the
House. requesting candidates for the Speaker
snip to withdraw from the contest.
The New York Hsraids Washington cor
respondent telegraphs the following account
Of the attack:
Hon. Horace Greeley was twice assault
ed this afternoon BY Mr.. Rust, Representa-
tive from Arkansas. The first attack was
made as Mr.. Greeley was walking down in
front ri the Capitol, Immediately after the
House adjourned. He had got about half
way down from the Capitol steps TO the Ave
nue.. when Mr.. Rust stepped up to him. and
calling him aside, and induiriny if he was
Mr.. Greeley, asked, Are yau a non-resistsnt I:
Mr.. Greeley replied, that depends on circum-
stances. Nh. Rust then struck him a blow
on the hight temple, and followed It up by
others. The affair was sudden. Mr.. Gree
icy hao hands IN his great coat pocket,
and could mike no resistance. He said
Who is this man: | don't know him ~
Mr.. Rust answered. On you, you will
know me after this!' Mr.. Rust walked on,
and Mr., Greeley came along towards his lodg-
ings at the National Hotel. When near the
steps. Mr.. Rust met him and exclaimed: DO
you know me now Mr.. Greeley said: 1t is
Rust Of Arkansas. believe Mr.. Rust then
raised cane and struck at Mr.. Greeley's head.
Dir. Greeley warded off the.blow from his
head and received it on his left arm. which
was pretty badly bruised. Several gentlemen
rushed in, and the assault was stopped"
The Senate Democratic caucus, this MORN
ing, nominated the Union newspaper for prin-
ter, by vote offs to 3.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-01-31

A VoIcR PROM Horace Gree
ly writes as follows from Washington under
date of Jan. 27:
The Rev. NJ. D. CONWAY. pastor Of the
Unitarian Church in this city, to-day preach
ed straight out Anti Slavery sermon. He
secuted the pretense that the Slavery question
is one of North and South, Insisting that it is
one of Conscience and Humanity. which know
no geographical demarkations. He urged that
the Slavery issue is moral rather than politi-
cal, and affirmed the right as well as duty of
the North to resist the spread of the giant
wrong.-As Nh. Conway is native Of Vlr.
ginia, and has spent nearly all his days in
slaveholding communities, it will hardly be
pretended that he does not know what Sla-
very is. His discourse was very able as well
as fearless, and was heard with profound in
terest BY most intelligent congregation. Mr..
c. expects to lose his pastorship because oft.
have heard him before speak incidentally in
the same vein, but never before so clearly and
fully.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-01-31
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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-01-31

POLICE COURT. wednesday, Jan. bO-wm.
Gaseo, for being drunk, was fined so and costs,
and committed.
Thomas Kinds, minor, for larceny, was sent
TO State Reform School.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-01-31

"A Curious TELLER. The Boston cores
pondent Of the Springfield Republican writes
to that paper under date of Jan. 2Sth, as fol-
lows:-
Jonathan Pierce, formerly the grand, great
grand, noble grand, prefer plu-periect ratri-
arch of the Know Nothing order, was in the
House to day, and took a seat by the side of
the Speaker. He looks like a disappointed
man. 1 understand that he expresses the
opinion that the Governor is s'a curious fell
ler." This is the indefinite method which
some persons adopt when willing to insinuate
an opinion of His Excelleney, but 10th to
speak out with entire bluntness. Perhaps the
grand patriarch S, idea of what curious fell
ler' is, may be obtained from an anecdote
which he tells of his connection with His Ex-
cellency. He says that the Governor prom
ised him the Office Of Sheriff Of Suffolk
One day, however, when His Excellency was
absent in the western part of the State, Pierce
received dispatch from him, announcing the
appointment of John NJ. Clark. As soon as
the Governor returned, Pierce waited upon
him, not taking it seriously to heart, and told
him he thought the appointment was a good
one. I" es, said the Governor; " you knoto
you didn't rant the office" al" said Jona-
than, in amazement, " | never refused it,
Why, yes" replied Gardner. you did or
misunderstood YOU 30 there it was the
Governor misunderstood, and this misunder-
standing leads Jonathan to the conclusion that
he is I" curious feller.'
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-01-31

"We had dream the other night,
When all arousd was stF,
We dreamed We saw host Of folks
Pay up their Prlnters' Bill ~
IL dreams like that are right,
Re dreamed dream, the ether night,
When all around was s.ul
We dreamed we saw host Of folks
In Eaton's for drill -
To Eatons fer a drill they came,
With eyes so full Of meaning.
That people wondered, as they looked,
What they we're absut beginning.
One Fogy, walked up to the crowd
And looked for something green
The felers all, both great and small,
Shovel none Of that was seen
They marched up bcldyr step by step,
And then exclaimed Eureka ~!
Walked in-then signed and PAID TIE '7IS"
And made their fortunes quicker,
By getting complete understanding
of BoOK-KsEPISs, COMMERCIAL AgrrHMsrrc.
COMMERCIAL PESNAgsHIP aad other
Kindred branches SO successfully taught
At The MEn0ATILE AID MATHEMATICAL
ACADEMY, BANS. BLOCK, FosTER-sT.
Worcesterj Jan. IS. div