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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-11-16
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Rev. DANIEL FosTBR's LECTURE. MIR. Eos
ter's lecture, Friday evening, on " The Pioneers
| Of Kanzas," was an able, sensible, manly state
ment of the history Of the two conflicting classes
in Kanzas--the Free State pioneers and the Dor
der rutfians. 1t was founded partly on his own
experience, and partly one the information col
lected by him in the camps and by the hearth.
fires of the Territory, during horseback tour Of
several thousand miles, while he was engaged on
the census. His experience lay chiefly in the
Southern half of Kanzas, the DISTINGUISHED nine
teen counties, which, though possessing half the
population, have only FIVE members of the As
sembly out of fifty two.
He described ably the qualities Of the real peo-
pie OF kanzas--the remarkable harmony among
their various elements. He stated that he had
himself met emgrants from each of the thirty
one States, all of whom we're Free State men
also representatives of Great Britain, France,
Germany, Poland, &c. He described their sin
gularity of habits, hospitality, and generosity;
and their gradual growth into the ideas of true
liberty. He described the sufferings of the peo-
pie in Southern Ksnzas during last Winter and
Spring, after the depIedatons of a marauding
party under Jones, one of Bufords officers Sew
era families had lived on wolf meat for many
weeks, and were grateful when they could get it.
Many had undoubtedly been saved from starva-
ton by the aid sent from the Eastern States, and
especially from Massachusetts.
He described the frauds attempted at the late
election, and gave some illustrative facts more
striking than we remember to have seen else
where. a Quaker missionary to the Shawnees,
named Harvey, who had lived in Kanzas for
t'oenty gears, was not allowed to register his
name nor to vote.
Mr. Foster stated that the Missourians who
controlled, even year ago. the majority Of the
large towns in the Territory, were now reduced
to one aone-Lecompton. He predicted that the
Free State men would retain the control they had
obtained, though they never would have gained
it but for their thorough organization and militia
ry enrolment which taught them their own
strength and intimdated their opponents He
spoke of the prospects of the Indian territory,
South of Kanzas, which will soon, probably, be
opened for settlers and be occupied, if fair
chance is given, BY Free State men.
The lecture had the eloquence of truth, and
was founded on the most reliable sources Dur
ing the money panic, the usual interest in the
affairs of Kanzas has been partially merged in
nearer anxieties, but as the public mind grows
more free from anxiety, information so recent
and accurate Mr.. Fosters must be in general
demand.
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From tbe New York Indepeodeut, Nov. 70


Dry GooD5.-We nave little to report in the dry goods
trade this week There has been moderate amount of
auction sales, chiefly Of French goods, wDich sold at
credit Of four and months, but to have been
bOughtby city obbeys There steady trade kept up
at retail By the large wholesale houses and loose cash to
spare in these hard times ndsts way hither Sales of
commission goods Of home manufacture continue to be
forced at low prices below the Of re produc
ton Buyers took them for stock speculation as there
is no immediate market for such quantities. The large
manua ureTs Of the East continue to send 10 Europe
their conu, which they had purchased to make m
but which the disastrous times that have no suddenly
come about have put IL out Of their power to DO The
curtaied production and diminished Importation viii
have great effect the market prices Of next year
which is inducing speculative demand at the reduced
prices fo al staple goods Some goods warehoused are
being re shipped No orders OF consequence are being
sent abroad for the spring trade and we look to another
the garng fact that production is being cut down below
the average consumption Of goods The gut Of goods
that now exists will then RAPIDLY disappear and suar
city Of supply will gradually bring about re.exsenson
Of production.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-11-16

FROM ST.. DoMINGo.-Advices from Cura-
Goa of the 28th ult., mention the arrival at
that port of two vessels with refugees from
San Domingo, who gave sad accounts Of the
state of affairs there, caused by the civil war.
Gen. Baez was still within the city, but
not likely to hold out much longer. His force
had been reduced by the sword, desertion,
and famine, to not more than 500 men, aud
there was no hope of his obtaining reinforce
ments. Santana, with force of 5000 men,
was enoamped within two miles of the city
He had erected batteries, and many houses
Lad already been destroyed by the fire. San
tana is said to have been seriously wounded.
The inhabitants of San Domingo were in
state Of starvation, and large quantities of
provisions were in process Of shipment from
Curacao for their relief.
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sPYwMONDAY,e NOVEMBER Is, u
6, 4 9 , Z.


New YoRK, Nov. 14.-Capt. Strong was
arrested today on charge of fitting out the
schooner Merchant for the slave trade. The
Merchant was seized some months since, but
afterwards released.
There was an immense meeting today,
in Wall street, opposed to the election of
Mayor Wood, at which Henry Nicholl, Dem
ocrat, member Of Congress, presided. Wm.
F. Havemeyer, Democrat, ex- mayor, received
an unanimous nomination, but declined. A
committee was then appointed to select
candidate, when the meeting adjourned.
The meeting was attended by large num-
Der of our most prominent bankers and mer.
chants, and the proceedings throughout were
quite enthusiastic
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wA1kBn'g ExpEDlr1oN-Acautsitton Of q

WALKERS EXPEDITION acquisition of Gu
3D. WaShingtOn, Nov l9,-CN. Y. Times
correspondence The statement that Walker
took arms and munitions of war with him
from New Orleans is believed to be errone.
GUS; nevertheless, a disposition is manifested
to blame the federal officers at that port for
permitting him to elude their vigilance. 1t
was admitted that the government can take
no additional steps for the arrest of Walkers
expedition, and it was hoped that he would
be intercepted on the high seas by either the
steamer Fulton or the sloop. Of war Saratoga.
There is little doubt that the Fulton was on
the Costa Riean coast at the time, and that
consequently Walker is in no danger from
her. He has at least nine hundred men with
him, and his rendezvous, instead of being near
Mobile as was supposed by the President, is
IN the sCarribbean Sea, and has never been
suspected.
He expected to proceed to the mouth of the
Colorado branch of the San Juan, emptying
thirty miles below Greytown, where no force
is stationed except it be British vessel, which
is not anticipated. Once within the harbor,
he can land at leisure, and proceed to the San
Juan river, up which he is expected to force
his way, taking the weakly garrisoned forts,
and pushing his way to the Pacific. Rein
torcements from California are supposed to be
now on their way; if successful in opening
the transit and getting the expected rein
forcements together, the intention is to pro-
coed to Costa Rica and strike at once at San
Jose, the capital, thus carrying out the origi-
nal plan of the campaign.
a. Belmont Is to be appointed American
Minister at Madrid, mainly for the purpose of
prosecuting the negotiation for the purchase
Of Cuba. President Buchanan seems deter
mined to push this project.
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BosToN BooT AsD SHOE MAREET-- Week ending Nov
l3There is very little doing in the boot and shoe bust
ness. With the West and South, trade continues Jst sus
pended few orders have been received but the stand
ing Of parties oosly ssunsed an if they have
not been 10 the habit Of meeting their engag at
maturity 1t is very difficult for them TO make purchases
holders prefer their goods the paper Of his Glass
Of buyers. Theirs is moderate New England bus
mess doing, and the New England trade ia likely To
be quite light for the present For California there
has neen more enquiry than for time pat. Tho
last advces reported better demand for goods at i'm.
proved prices, with fair stock. Moderate Bhpmentg
u that market will evidently ay a fair proat. Among
the manufacturers there s scarcely anything doing md
the number Of gorkmeu out Of employment Is unusually
iarge Shipping List.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-11-16

DETROIT, Nov. 1.-THE steam tug Noah
I. Sprague Of Buffalo, exploded while in the
river opposite the city this afternoon, and in
stantly sunk. The crew consisted of ten per-
sons, and eight of them were instantly killed.
The captain and first engineer escaped with
severe but not fatal injuries. The barque
Sunshine. which she had alongside of her,
was completed riddled in her rigging, but no
one on board of her was injured. The cause
of the explosion has not yet been ascertained.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-11-16

The great fire and explosion at Brownsville
Texas (before mentioned by telegrapb), by which
several persons were killed and wounded, and
about $500, 900 worth of property was destroyed,
originated from candle burning near some straw
in j. Calvin 4 Co.'s store. The Brownsville
Flag says;
"There were nnety-fye kegs Of powder in the
back part of the same building where the FIRE
caught, which must have all communicated at the
same time to have caused such conclusion.
The explosi"d created confusion for several
miles around and wondermcnt in the minds Of
those aroused from their slumbers by the loud
report and the quivering Of their dwellings.
Many were knocked from their beds-roofs,
bricks, boards and pieces OF lumber falling in on
them-crash Of window shutters and panes, and
the tremendous force unriyeting locks and burst.
ing bars Of iron from doors, was truly alarming"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-11-16

Boston, Saturday, Nov. "A 1857 The money market
is little mere active, but Transactions are limited and
though negotiations are reported at IL per cent? and
II per cent. month would be paid readily on good
security If the money could be had; but capitalists are
either short Of funds or unwilling to the smallest risk
Of future losses.
Railroad Stocks are generally frm but little offered for
sale, the small amount of stock the market operating
to keep up prices
Bank Stocks have suffered the most severity of any class
Of securities daring the recent financial crisis ana thew
still continue depressed Buyers not disposed to take
these stocks to any extent as the certainty that many
the banks must make heavy losses in times like
also the doubt as to future dividends renders them les
valuable for Investment
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NEW YORK, Nov. IA Our money market closes for
the week with more decided symptoms Of improvement
than for macy weeks. The business the board
has been quite large the sales Tor the footing up
nearly So 000000 with quite large advance on all de-
scriphons, The money market has been amply supplied
at rates tnding continually downward Our banks were
never in stronger position than at present. their specie
reaching fully, is believed SIS 600 900; and it is
said the immediate resumption of specie payment was
one of the topics Of discussion at the meeting held this
afternoon Stocks ct the second board actiye
and prices of come descriptions somewhat easier
Chicago and Rock Island 744, Michigan Southern 2O1
n Y, Central H. Reading 4O4, Michigan Central t94
n,
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BIZ H. W. LoNGFELLow
Whene'er noble deed is wrought,
Whene'er is spoke noble thought,
Our hearts in glad surprise,
To higher Levels rise
The tidal wave of deeper souls
Into our inmost bosom rolls
And lifts unaEares
Out of all meaner cares.
Honor to those whose words or deeds
Thus help us in our daily needs,
And by their overflow
Raise US from what is low
Thus thought L, as by night read
Of the great army OF the dead
The trenches cold and damp,
The starved and frozen camp
The wounded from the battle plain,
In dresry hospitals of pain,
The cheerless corridors,
The cold and stony floors.
Low! in that house of misery
A lady with alamp see
Pass through the glImmering gloom,
And fit from room to room.
And slow as in dream Of hiss.
The speeches. sufferer turns to kiss
Her shadow, asst falls
Upon the darkening walls.
AS II door ia heaven should he
Opened, and then closed suddenly,
The vision came and went.
The light shone and was spent
On England's annals, through the long
Hereafter OF her spee0h and song
That light its rays shall cast
From portal of the past.
A lady with lamp shall stand
In the great history Of land,
noble type of good,
Heroic womGnhood.
Nor eTen shall be wanting here
The palm, the lily and the spear
The symbals that Of yore
Saint Filomen2 bore.
saint Nightengales tribute to Florence the saint
the Crimea.
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FOUR DAYS
GteF from EGETO pe.
Arrival of the Ariel,
WITH $500 900 IN sPECIE, AND 1874 PASSENGERS.


WITH $500 900 IN sPECTa, AND 1874 PASSENGERS.
ST JOINS, N. F., Nov. l4.-The Wander
hilt steamship Ariel, from Bremen via South.
ampton, was boarded off Cape Race, last
night by the news yacht Of the Associated
Press The Ariel left Southampton on the
evening of the 4th inst, and brings London
and Liverpool advices of that day, four days
later than those by the Arabia. She has 1874
passengers, and over $500, 900 in specie.
The Cunard steamship Niagara, from Bos-
ton, Dist ult., via Halifax, arrived at Liver
pool on the LIST inst.
The news by this arrival is not Of an i'm
portant description.
The Belgian ministry had resigned. King
Victor Emanuel OF Sardinia had subscribed
10000 francs to the Indian fund. The tele.
graph between Bona and Cape Spartivento,
connecting Europe and Africa, had been COM
ploted. The health of the King of Prussia
continues to mend. The attempt to launch
the Great Eastern was made on the appointed
day, but resulted in failure, and the second
trial had been postponed one month. Several
persons were injured, two of them seriously.
There is nothing new from India.
Commercial
THE LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET oyeued more
steady but closed Tuesday with declining tendency.
Thece however change in prict since the depar
ture Of the Arabia. The sales of the three days
10000 bales, of which 1000 were on speculation
THE LIVERPOOL BREADsTUFFS MARKET was
dull, with declining tendency except for wheat Mesrs
Richardson, Spence, Co., and Others quote Flour Gull
but steady at the rates advised per Arabia Wheat buoy
ant with an advance ofi2d fine qualities, while interior
grades were almost unsaleabe red 6s Sd Is Sd; white
ls Sda IS 3D. Corn dull and unchanged; white 40 Al.
higand, Athaya, Co. quote Flour dull, and Cd Is
lover, and Corn declined Cd Is.
The English Money Market was in a depressed condi-
ton Consols for money closed the Sd at sos 500
and for the account of the 7th Of December 9ef 9O4
Bank stock was dhoted at 200 I'll, and East India
stock 30 2l2
On the Paris Bourse the per cents closed at 66f 900
for money, and 67f 20 for the new account
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The New York Herald, which supported the
Democratic ticket in that State, rebukes the
Democratic press for their glorifcation over the
result of the election 1t says;
" In the outset. we know not which is most
amusing-the refreshing self.compacency or the
sublime impudence Of these Democratic hallelu-
jan organs "A clear Democratic gain of nearly
one hundred thousand votes says the Washing.
ton Union But how ? Is the Democratic vote
of this State, of November, 1857, greater than
that Of 1862 We believe it is nearly the same.
This clear gain, then, of hundred thousand,
consists Of an opposition vote of one hundred
thousand held in reserve"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-11-16

SLAVE STAMPEDE FROM vlRs1NIA The Rich
mOnd South of Nov. IL says that last Sunday
night family of negroes belonging to George
W Fairfax, of Preston County, consisting. of
father, mother, and FIVE children, took three Of
their masters horses and made good their escape
into Pennsylvania. They were pursued the next
day, and overtaken about two miles from Union.
town, when the negroes made desperate resist
ance, fighting with knives, hatchets, &C., but
were finally captured and confined in jail at Nor
Vantown
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-11-16

HOUSEHOLD WoRDs.-The December number
of the reprint of this periodical is received. The
peculiar feature of the number is a new tale by
Dickens-"The Lazy Tour of Two Idle Appren.
tices'-which is complete IN this number, con-
sisting of FIVE chapters. Other articles of inter.
est at this time are, Indian Recruits and Indian
English" " Canton City" Calcutta, - Down
Among the Dutchmen,' &C., &c.
Published by JOHN Jansen, l26 Nassau street,
New York.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-11-16

DAoUERREOTTPEs. - The subscri er would invite all
Who wish for Pictures in any variety Of style 70 can and
examine his pictures, at No rs Harrington Corner
NJ 3. In addition to what ~ be found At other
in the CT may be had the improved Aulhroty ne
Photographs colo7ed in oil coors sni the dauotvbas
which other Artists in the city have or en- ha M ss
they hIge mt tn patent right B Markham
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-11-16

sToPPAoEs. The Sturbridge cotton mills, at
Fiskdale, Of which Charles M. Kehew, Esq, is
agent, says the Southbridge Press, stopped run
ming their looms the last week, for the first time,
from this cause-"hard times,"--in twenty.nine
years. This stoppage throws out of employment
two hundred persons, large numbers of whom are
heads Of families.
The Dresser Manufacturing Company in South
bridge have still further reduced their number Of
working hours to six hours per day. This Is work.
ing just half the usual time.
The mills at Globe Village were stopped three
or four days last week, for the purpose Of repair
ing the hume.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-11-16

The ESTATE OF CHARLES H. MILLS & Co.
Creditors Meeting.-There was meeting of the
creditors Of the estate of Charles H. Mills & Co.,
in Boston, Saturday, at which statement was
made of the present condition Of. the affairs of the
firm. The total debts OF the firm were one mil
lion six hundred thousand dollars, and the total
assets Of all kinds million eight hundred
thousand dollars including one million three
hundred thousand dollars in notes, and exclusive
of private property of the members of the firm.
The impression received was, that under proper
management, the estate might be made to pay
sixty six per cent.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-11-16

A Jolly old doctor said that people
who were prompt in their payment always
recovered from their sickness, as they were
good customers, and physicians could not af-
ford to lose them.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-11-16

HARD TIMES IN BosroN,-We called at an ex-
book bindry in Boston, on Saturday, which usu.
ally employs more than hundred hands, seventy
sons employed in the whole establishment. The
distress and suffering among the female opera.
tives at Boston, in all branches of business, whom
the hard times have thrown out Of employ, is said
to be terrible beyond description, and in New
York and Philadelphia their condition is even
worse.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-11-16

We advise every ore who suffers from dysp.p,ia orde
biiiy IN any OF its oms to tie Oxygenstsd Blters
medicine more aYoraby known than any remedy vet dis
covered for the positive Of these troublesome com
plants
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-11-16

DISASTROUS FREsHETs IN New YoRK.-The
New York papers contain extended accounts
OF the damage done by recent heavy freshets
in various parts of the State. The Western
parto the State, in the vicinity of Cayuga
Lake, Seneca River, and the valley OF the
Genesee, the destruction of property has been
the greatest
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-11-16

Texas S. SENAToRs.-Adyices from Texas
state that the Legislature has elected J. Pinck-
ney Henderson and J. w. Campbell U. S. SEN
atOrs, in place of Mr.. Rusk, deceased, and Gen
eral Houston.
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OUR BOYS, DEP kRTnENI

Is an the second story and contains by far the largest
and most attractive stock Of Chidrens and Youths gar
ments ever exhibited in this city and person needing
any description Of Boys Clothing, should nssect to ex
anime this large aud carefully prepared steak which
believed to he unsurpassed in the state
Boys Clothing Made 10 OratA
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-11-16

A BANKS FESTIVAL came of in Southbridge,
on Thursday evening last. Friends from Dudley,
sturbridge, and other places, were present
About two hundred sat down to a generous repast
at the Town Hall, at about nine O'Clock syl.
vester Dresser, Esq presided, and speeches,
sentiments, &C., were the order Of the evening
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-11-16

SUICIDE IN MILFoRD.-We learn by the Union
Telegraph Line that Mr.. Willard Wiswall,
newspaper agent, and an old citizen of Milford,
found dead in his bed on Saturday morning.
1t is thought he killed himself with opium. He
lived alone, and was a consumptiye man.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-11-16

AocrDENT.-M Smith Beecher Of South
bridge, says the Press, while at work with cir
cular saw at the Spectacle Shop, Wednesday, cut
his hand severely. The saw tore the flesh be-.
tween his thumo and finger, in very rough man
ncr.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-11-16

HARD TIMES IN sPRINeFIELD.-The Repu5E
ca" of Saturday publishes the statistics which
show that more than one thousand persons in that
city have been thrown out of employment since
the first of September last.
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BBrrER TIMES COMING. = The Providence
Transcript reports that the Carolina Mills, Ma
tick Mills, and nearly all the mills in Fan River,
will commence operations again this week.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-11-16

Elijah Ormsbee, the engineer in the
Rubber Works, in Providence, died ON Fri.
day, from the effects Of injuries received al
the explosion. He leaves wife, and Eve
children.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-11-16

Mary Ann Meadowcralt, daughter of
William Meadoworaft, aged about six years,
was burned to death on the 4th inst, in
North Andoyer.
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A social levee will be held on Tuesday evening
next, l7th inst, at the chapel Of the Centre
Church. the avails to assist in supporting the
Assistant City Missionary. There will be valua-
Bile articles for sale Admission, 10 cents
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GRANGE OF TIME.--It will be seen that there
is important alteration in the time table of the
Norwich and Worcester Railroad. See advertise.
ment on the inside of this days paper.
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slaae for RoeGs.-The subscriber Is prepared to
furnish Slate for Roofs Of superior qualify and lay it in
the best manner, the most satisfactory texns SAM
pies may be seen ct the yard on Grove street
apis eft JOHN BARNARD.