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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-28

KANzAs ELECTIoN.-The decision of Walker
and Stanton, TO reject the return of Oxford pre-
cinct, secures Republican majority in both
branches of the Legislature, as before stated.
Parties will stand, in the Senate, Republicans 9,
Democrats 4, majority 5 /; in the House, Republic
ans q, Democrats II, Republican majority Is so
that the Republicans have more than two thirds
of both branches, so they pass any bill with
out the signature of the Governor. Three of the
Democratic senators and eight of their represent
atiyes Were returned from Leavenworth County,
and were elected by the fraudulent vote given at
Kickapoo. Their election will probably be set
aside and the Republican members be admitted,
which will leave only one Democratic senator and
four representatives in the body.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-28

THE Two SYSTEMS OF LABoR.-The Washing
ton correspondent of the New York Tribune
writes =
81 have now under my eye two notable exam.
Piles of the Virginan system and of Northern en-
igration Last week, Mr. GUSTS, grandson of
the wife of Gen. Washington, died. He had re-
sided for half century at Arlington, an estate
opposite Washington city, on the rivers bank, of
one thousand acres. Arlington supported fifty or
sixty slaves, but Mr.. Gusts derived his support
from an estate on Pomorekey river, and another
one in the Bay, both Of great extent. Here were
many thousand acres devoted to the subsistence
of one white family. Mr.: GUSTS was an extreme
but not uncommon representative of the old an
cestral Virginia Shareholder Whether he had
anything to do with the breeding of slaves do
not know he certainly discouraged the breeding
of men.
The other case is this -Four years ago there
was, within few yards of my door, an estate of
four hundred acres, belonging to a Washington
family. 1t was equally divided by public road.
One-half of it was sold to company of Northern
farmers, to be apportioned among themselves in
lots of fourteen acres. This part was wholly ex.
hausted. l had seen the last crop upon it, a few
years before, left ungathered in the field not be-
ing worth the trouble. There was not hut nor
a shed upon it. 1t now contains four of the
haDdsomest country houses in the district. and
two Others of less pretension, with comfortable
outsbuildings. Every acre has been made highly
protective, and the families which the tract sup
port furnish pupils and teacher for a school, On
the other half, dilapidated house and single
tenant family tell the tale of neglect and absen-
teeism."
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Criminal oourt-oo.ober Term.

First Juy-Trowbridge Brigham of South
bcro'; Edward Bems and George A. Chamber
lain, Worcester Sias w. Browning Fitehburg;
Schuyler B. Chaffee, Oxford; James r. Clafin
and Elmer Cobb, Milford; Alvin Cleveland,
Hardwick; John w. Cubin, Barre Origen C.
Crane, Grafton; Josiah Green, Jr., Spencer
Benjamin +. Holbrook, Upton. g +
Second jury onathan F. Southwek of Tx
bridge Jonas Hunt, Clinton Andrew Hutch.
inson, Worcester Edwin H. Hutchinson, SUIT.
ton Dantorth Reyes Warren Stephen Lin
coin, Oakham Liberty A. Lyon, Southbridge !;
George Raymond, Webster; Milton lockwood,
Leicester Perey Stevens. Brookfeld; Henry E.
Warren, Shrewsbury William j. Wilmar, Dou-
SupeyaeWn,era1ies - William L. Billings of
Blackstone Truman Charles, Sturbridge Jesse
Parker, Ashburnham William W. Patch, Wor-
eeste Daniel Il. Wheeler, Rutland.
Tuesday, Oct 81.
In the of Elhridge 6. Thatcher, tried for
adultery with Miss Fish, the jury returned yer.
dict of guilty.
Patrick DignaD, for Drunkenness retracted his
former plea # not guilty, and pleaded guilty
Fined 50 and costs, and committed.
Andrew Berry, for like offence, took the same
course, and received like sentence, and went 10
Jail.
Bernard Smith and Michael O'Larv of Oxford.
were tried for breaking and entering the shop of
Capt Sigourney of Oxford, and stealing a lot of
shoes. The jury returned a verdict of guilty of
the larceny.
Orlando Richardson of Barre, pleaded guilty on
an Indictment for being common seller, and was
sentenced to pay fine of $50, and stand COM
mitted to the House of Correction for three
months.
A J. Bolster of Uxbridge, for stealing a horse,
wagon, and harness, in Oxford, was found guilty.
Francis 0'Byrne of Upton, for selling liquor,
verdict guilty.
George H Brown Of Sutton. for larceny, was
sentenced to the House of Correction for one
year. G0
James H. Gleason of Hardwick, for larceny of
hens and chickens, was sentenced to the House
of Correction for six months
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-28

The DE WTTTs.-The best joke of the con.
yass is the expressed determination Of an ac-
quaintance to vote the Gardner ticket this
year, for the sake Of giving vote to his old
friend Mr.. De Witt OF Ware, the present Sec
rotary Of State, whom he supposes to be the
candidate for Lieutenant Governor on that
ticket. Now Colonel De Witt, the Gardner
nominee, is very different man from Francis
De Witt, Secretary Of State, and they vote
entirely different tickets this Fall. The Sec
Rotary of State is a Banks man, and those who
wish to accommodate him will do 1t most er-
fecctuelly by voting the clean Banks ticket
Springfield Republican.
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THEY GIVE IT Up.-Tt Is generally conceded

THEY GIVE IT UP.-It is generally conceded
by observing men of all parties that the star Of
Mr.. Banks is decidedly in the ascendant, and that
his strength is daily increasing. At the Demo-
cratic meeting in Faneuil Hall, on Friday even
ing, the president Of the evening, S. W. Wal
dron, said according to the report of the Boston
Herald that "the race is now between Banks and
Beach, Gardner has been tried and found want
ing, and is now counted out of the contest"
This is the general feeling. The Boston Travel
ter still tries to brave it out, but its manner Of
doing i is ludicrous as its contortiOns are anus
ing Everywhere (says the Lowell Courier the
Fremont Americans are deserving the 10th of
September ticket. and resolve to ''stick to
Banks, leaving behind them only the Fillmore
an party of last year.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-28

NEW YORK, Oct. 27-Business matters more
cheerful. Sterling Exchange better, with some
activity. Prices range from 1903 to 104. Stocks
at the First Board advanced materially. Illinois
bonds and stock gained 6 per cent. respective
ly, over yesterdays prices, and New York Cent
raj, and Galena and Chicago 5 each Specie is
plenty, brokers refusing to buy at any premium
At the Second Board, stocks were dull. Illinois
Central bonds Is; Chicago and Rock Island so ;
Erie 10 Ia; Lacross and Milwaukee LIS; N.
7. Central So; Hudson River 10 Chicago and
Rock Island Ga Harlem z; Reading 27.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-28

SoUTHBR1DeE-The Banks men of this place
had another grand rally on Saturday evening
last, Oct. 24th when they were addressed by
Hon. James M. Usher of Medford, and Rev.
John Prince of Essex Every seat in the spa
cious Town Hall was occupied, the entry was
filled, and many stood upon the steps outside in
the recess. The meeting was. kept up till between
10 and II o'clock, and the audience rose to the
highest pitch of enthusiasm. tar barrel was
burned on the green in front Of the hall, and
rockets and Roman candles were sent up. max
ing even the murky and drizzly night seem cheer
full. A band of music also added to the life and
spirit of the occasion.
There was congregated at this meeting one of
the largest audiences ever convened in that part
Of the county, The spirit and enthusiasm of the
people in favor of Banks is almost equal to that
of the Fremont campaign. Mr. Ushers speech
was able and eloquent. His review of the politi-
cal questions of the day State and national, was
clear, candid, and convincing, and had an admir-
able effect. C
He was followed by Rev. john Prince of Essex.
who, in a speech OF nearly two hours, dissected
the pretensions Of Mr.. Gardner and his numerous
political crooked ways, in a manner which was
truly refreshing. Mr.. Princes portraiture of the
modern Ananias, and all the harlequin perform
anees which his Excellency has gone through
with for the last three years, could not have been
more. skilfully done. His petty meanness, his
treachery to freedom, his plundering of the State
Treasury in private way, while he was talking
loudly in his public messages of retrenchmcnt
and reform, his completely with Filmoreism and
his general disregard of what should belong to
an honorable and dignifed discharge of the Office
Of Governor Of a great Commonwealth. were
some Of the materials which Mr.. Prince made use
of in drawing correct portrait of his Excellency.
The picture was true to life, although the Gard
nerites present looked on with wry faces, especi-
ally at the facts and data which comprised the
ground work.
Mr.. Prince is doing the work Of skillful ar.
fist in the present campaign. We are sure that
Gardner and his administration was never more
faithfully sketched.
Southbridge, and the adjoining town of Dud-
ley, constitute Representative district. In both
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AN HONEST EXPRESSION prominent Blu
chanan man said to friend of the editor Of the
Boston Bee, in the cars, on Saturday evening"
al have no doubt that Banks will be elected
We shall vote for Beach, and get as near to elect
ing him as we can. Our party will go for their
own candidate. Banks was formerly good Dem
ocrat, and don't care much if he is elected; he
will make better Governor than Gardner ever
was, and we shall thus be gamers, any way.
Banks is lucky, as well as an able man, and he
viii be the next Governor; l think. certain" a
great many agree with him .aa
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-28

The supporters Of Hon p. Banks for Governor, are
hereby notified that their votes containing the State Tick
ct, and candidates for County Commissioners Senator's
and Councillors, all on bollo will be ready for dev
cry at the Head Quarters of the Worcester ronsdes Club
No Central Exchange, Tuesday, the 9Th inst. at
the cost ofprnting Town COMMITTEES and all others in
terested are requested to call send for their votes as
early as possible, and in case to delay SO dining
later than Friday the Both inst The Committees of the
Observation-Disclosures expected attend to the Print
ing and distribution the Representative Tickets in their
respective Districts.
Per order Of the County Committee.
WORCESTER. Oct. o. 1857.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-28

DEATH OF AN ESTEEMED CITIzBN.-One of
our best known and most widely esteemed
citizens died yesterday, after long course of
usefulness and industry in this community.
We allude to Joseph Congdop, Esq, SO long
the Cashier of the Mechanics Bank, which
place he had held since the establishment Of
the bank, period Of no less than twenty six
years. Mr.. Congdon was aged fifty seven
years and eleven months. He was gentle
man of exact probity, plain, and unassuming
address, ola highly cultivated mind, and well
acquainted with literature and science. He
was also devoted to benevolent and charitable
enterprises, and was a most conscientious
man. Such men are rare, and their loss Gre
ates void not readily filed. His health had
been for some time declining. -New Bedford
! Mercury. ISL.
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Frost AND SNow.--On the goth, there was
a severe snow storm in Oneida and Herkimer
counties, New York; on the 23d, in Preble
county, Ohio, similar storm was experienced.
On the night of the goth there was hard
frost at TowsontoWn, Md, freezing the bean
and pumpkin vines, Sc. Towsontown ssev-
en- miles North of Baltimore, and some two
hundred feet above Underwater. The same
night, there was SO hard and stiff a frost in
the vicinity of Culpepper Court House, Va,
one degree South OF Washington city, that
no drilling in Of seed wheat could be done
there until nine o'clock the following morn
ing. So severe frost there so early in the
season is very unusual. The Baltimore papers
say that in the mountain region of Mary
land as well as Virginia, winter has fairly set
in. Capt. John Snyder, of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, states that when his train
passed AItemont, on Monday night, the snow
was coming down in regular old fashioned
style. Ice of considerable thickness had also
formed on the pools along the line. .eIhe
mountains beyond Cumberland also presented
a white mantle. ai a8a
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-28

GREAT GALE ON THE LAKEs-A Steamer
Wrecked and TsOenty-oae LqUes LoSt.-There
was severe gale on Lakes Michigan and Su-
perior, last week Monday, and several. vessels
were wrecked, and many lives lost. In the
vicinity of the straits, and on Lake Superior,
it is said to have been the most terrific and
destructive storm ever experienced. The Ca
madam steamer Reindeer was wrecked near
Big Point Sable, on the Michigan coast, and
only two fremen out Of her crew of twenty
three men, were saved. The sea washed over
her, extinguishing her fires, and all attempts
to make sail were frustrated by the force of
the wind. In her then helpless condition,
about nine o clock Monday evening, she struck
upon the bold, rocky shore at Point Sable,
and went to pieces instantly. The first boat
lowered was swept away, and the second was
swamped and the two men who were saved
were washed ashore in senseless condition,
and had their feet badly frozen. The Rein
deer was valued at $4,000, and is probably
insured.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-28

FEMALE SUFFRAGE IN New JERsEY.-Ac-
cording to letter in the National I,ste5jigen-
Ger, women formerly possessed and at various
times exercised the elective franchise in the
State Of New Jersey. BY the constitution
adopted July 2, l776, the privilege Of voting
was accorded to "all inhabitants OF full age'
who were worth ESQ proclamation money,
clear estate, and who had resided certain
time within the country. As this could be
construed to include women, in 1890 prom
inent Quaker member Of the Assembly, who
was on committee to frame an elect on law,
had sufficient influence to have the act so
drawn as to read che or she' when referring
to qualified voters. No change of this phrase
ology was made until 1907, and women often
voted when the elections were close or there
was any special excitement. In the Presi-
dental contest of 1900 there were many in.
stances of their voting in different parts of
the State. AT an election in Hunterdoh
county, in 1902, even some women of color
were allowed to vote, and their ballots elect
ed member of the Legislature. stT r
In the year 1906 new Court House and
Jail were to be erected in the county of Essex,
and their location was to be decided by vote
of the people. Strenuous exertions were made
to have shem located elsewhere than at New
ark, and the contest created great excitement
throughout the county. When the election
was held, women of ffull age" whether sin
gle, or married, possessing the required prop
erty qualifications, were permitted by the
judges of the election to vote. But, as the
conflict proceeded, and the blood of the com
batants waxed warmer, the number of female
votes increased, and it was found that every
single and every married woman in the coun-,
try was not only oft'full age,' but also worth
"ffty pounds proclamation money, clear es-
tate,' and, as such, entitled to vote if they
chose. So apparent were the frauds prac-
ticed at this election, that the next Legisla-
ture set it aside, and left the buildings to be
erected in Newark. An act was also passed,
restricting the right of suffrage to free white
male citizens Of twenty-one years. And thus
was extinguished female suffrage in New
Jersey.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-28

LOOK OUT FOR ELEcTIoNEERING Docu-
MENTs.--We areinformed tnat 100, 900 copies
of privately printed circular, containing
" GARDENERS Veto Of the Hoosac Bill" gar
bled extracts from q Mr.. Banks's Faneuil
Hall Speech, and g A Private Letter to the
Voters" have been sent out over the Com
monwealth from the Gardner Headquarters in
this city, The circular is headed :. DO you
want to mortgage your farms to build the
Hoosac Tunnelg &C., &c. We hope that
our friends will treat the documents as they
deserve, should they come under their obser-
yation. Wherever circular is received, let
our friends lose no time in exposing Its treach-
cry and falsehoods. Spot the documents
Boston Bee. sfr
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-28

BOLD HIGHWAY RoBBERY.-At about four and
a half o'clock on Monday morning, Capt. George
8. Hime started from his residence in New Ha-
ven, for his vessel, lying alongside Long Wharf.
On his way he was attacked by two Irishmen,
who seized him, threw a small bag or cloth
around his head, and after desperate resistance
BY the captain, succeeded in rAing his pockets Of
about 1920, principally in bills, with which they
made their escape During the scufie, the rob.
Ders threatened his life il he made any disturb.
snce
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-28

UNoURRENT BANKs.-We have received from
S. Thompson, & Co., who have them on sale, at
247 Main street, copy of printed table of un-
current banks, as published and revised by them
every day, for the use of the counting room, shop
or pocket. tits very convenient and almost
necessary thing, to be had during these times Of
disasters to monetary institutions.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-28

MYSTERY. Within few days dead horse,
in harness, attached to the fore wheels of buggy
wagon, has been found in the woods, about one
fourth of mile East of the Farm house. in
the Southeast part of the city, which was de.
stroyed by fire a few weeks ago The horse is
entirely decayed, nothing being left but the
bones. piece of skin was found with the hair
upon it, indicating that the horse was roam
3 color The wheels and shafts are in good condi.
ton, and the harness, being a large chaise har.
ness, brass mounted, and wooden names, is in a
tolerably good state of preservation. The horse
evidently fell upon the spot where he was found,
but there are no indications that the death Of the
animal was occasioned by foul means. The whole
affair is wrapt in mystery. The harness and whip
are now at the police Office. The finding of
whip upon the spot, would indicate that some
person was instrumental in leaving the horse in
the solitary place where he died. oa
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towns the Banks men have ascertained by actual
canvass that they are largely in the ascendant,
and will choose their Representative by hand
some vote.
In Southbrjdge the Hamilton Delaine Manu-
featuring Co.. who have invested in their bust
ness about 81 900 900, have their mills with the
exception of the Print Works, still in operation,
being one Of the few comp anies that have with
stood the pressure of the present financial crisis
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-28

A CAUTION TO cIrY FATHERs.-By the neglect
Of the city authorities of Concord. N. H., 10
remedy defect in sidewalk in that city, which
would have cost only one dollar, the city has been
muleted in nearly four thousand dollars for easu-
alties caused thereby. Gov. Hubbard recovered
$500 from the city, from having an arm broken
BY falling, and few days afterwards Mrs. Harra-
dan fell in the same place, and sustained such
severe injuries that she recovered damages to the
amount Of 81, 72S and costs.
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gFECIAL NnTfuEs-

Special Notiee.-J BNKINs, HAMILTON. & CO.
are Cffering great bargains in Silk Goods, having
marked down their whole stock to meet the exgency Of
the times. y
They are also selling Baiou's best Kid Gloves for 75c
pair. fdSt o9T
The Dress Goods ure GOfmgs-Prfces for to.
day are one shifting per yard for the new bright hand
some Fall DeLaines, and ninepence for the common STYLES
in the best goods one shilling for Valencia Plads
and twenty Eve cents for fortytwo cent goods Pricts
rule low at BARNARD, SUMNER. y cos DO o27-
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The present candidate for Lieut.. Governor
upon the Gardner ticket, Col Dewitt, expressed
himself, a few days since. says the Boston Bee,
Satisfied from all indications, that Mr.. Banks
would be chosen Governor by handsome plu-
raity, in November next" This is the honest
confession Off man who is well posted in the pO-
litcal affairs Of this State.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-28

HARD WINTER.-The piuehing times we
are having is shown by the fact that fifteen fami-
lies, numbering about eighty persons, mostly for
eigners, were admitted to the almshouse in Graf
ton, few days since, and more applications have
been made
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-28

John o'MeKmstry, Esq, has been nominated
for representative by the Banks men of the 2Si
Representative District, composed Of the towns
of Southbridge and Dudley. This is an excellent
nomination, and we doubt not he will be trium-
phantly elected. We are happy to see that our
friends are making such judieious selections for
members Of the Legislature.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-28

BUSINESS MATTEHs IN New ORLEANs.-
Neo Orleans, Dot. &c.. Money matters are no
better. A meeting Of cotton factors was held
today, at which a resolution was offered, bind
ing factors not to sell for less than 10 cents,
but there being no concert of action, the
meeting broke up without efiecting anything.
The deaths in the city last week were one
bundled and thirty nino of which thirty
seven were from yellow fever.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-28

BERKSHIRE County is doing well for the cause.
Mr.. Banks addressed immense assembly at
Pitts6eld, on Thursday, at which Hon. Julius
RockwelIpresided. A correspondent of the Bos-
ton Bee writes;-"The meeting was entirely
successful perfect rouser as to numbers and
enthusiasm. Mr.. Banks spoke two hours, and
was listenedsto with great attention. 1t will be
productive Of greal good. The accounts from al
parts of the country are cheering
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TORONTO, Oct 27.-Messrs Ross, Mitchell &
Co., importers, have failed. Their liabilities
amount to about 81, 250,OO0. Their failure will
pull down many country houses.
The reported failure of Mayor Hutchinson is
innnrrnnA
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Ithamar F, Gonkey of Amherst, late district
attorney, has been nominated for the Senate by
the Gardner Americans Of the Hampshire and
Franklin mixed district .r
The friends of Banks in the Franklin senate
rial district have nominated Hugh W. Green Of
Mortified for re election to the Senate,
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LOCAL NEWS


Will onr friends, in the various towns of the
County, see that returns of the votes for GOV
ERNOR, SENATOR, and REPRESENTA-
TIVE, are made to this OFFICE, ON THE
NIGHT OF THE ELECTION.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-28

pAeUERREoTTP4s. = The subscriber would invite all
who wish for Pictures in any variety Of STYLE to cq and
examine his pictures, at No. 16 Harrington Corner.
n b. In addition to what may be found at other
ooms in the eiy,may be had the improved Ambrotype
Photographs colored in oil coors the Milanotypes
which no other Artists in the city have or can have
they have not the patent right. B. D. MARKHAM.