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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-24
LOCAL NEWS

ANOTHER COLD TERM commenced on Thurs
day afternoon. In this city, the thermometer in
Dictated degrees below zero at sunset, ard at II
o'clock on Thursday night, seven to ten degrees
below zero. Friday was decidedly the coolest day
of the season, and probably the seyerest for
twenty years At seven o'clock, A NJ, the mer-
curry stood in fair exposures at l6 to Is deg. below
Zero and in some places it fell to 10, 20, and 81
degrees below zero At noon, at the Central Ex-
change, in this city, the mercury stood at IL de
grees below, and at sunset last evening, at 10
below. By our thermometer, it was s below at
noon, below at two o'clock, and below at half
past three. From six to eight O'Clock last even
ing it stood at below.
During most of Thursday night and portion
of Friday morning the wind blew furious gale,
forcing the cold into dwellings in every accessible
part. Many persons had their faces, hands, or
feet frozen, and we fear we may have accounts of
people perishing by the stress of the weather.
A correspondent at Leicester writes us that the
mercury in that town stood at % below on Fri
day morning.
At Charleston, S. c.. on the 18th, they had a
heavy gale and snow storm. The thermometer
had been as low as % above zero, or 10 below the
freezing point.
At St Louis, on Thursday. foot passengers
crossed Mississippi on the ice, and it was expect
ed that teams would, the next day. The weather
was intensely cold.
At Milwaukee the thermometer was p deg. be-
low zero, on Thursday morning.
The passage of shipping to New York through
Long Island Sound has ceased, in consequence of
the ice blockade, and the propellers from Nor
witch are advertised to run outside of Long Island.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-24

The WEAKNESS OF THE SoUTH.-"Few
people understand how utterly destitute this
state is of any organized means of defense
against servile revolt. We have no perma-
nent patrol: and it is quite unpracticable to
provide an efficient system on the spur of
sudden alarm And not only are We thus
exposed to the hazards of an unexpected out
break, but we are absolutely destitute of the
military force for its suppression. The last
report of the Adjutans General of the state
discloses a condition of things which should
not be suffered to continue for another mo-
ment. To be sure the governors staff is large
enough for the generalissimo of an intimate
army, but the entire military force of the state
might be garrisoned IN country meeting
house, or paraded on the playground of an
old field school. But for the holiday regi-
ment of the gallant Col August, and an occa-
sional company in some Of the interior towns,
the military force of Virginia would not suf
fee for salute on the Fourth of July
Richmond EnQttiror
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-24

CHILD Found IN BRooKL1NE.-W learn
that on Monday morning last-the morning
of the great snow storm-a life infant, appar-
emily but few hours old, was found in the
wood shed belonging to Deacon Corey of
Brookline. About daylight, Mr.. Corey's SER
want was passing through the shed, and heard
what he supposed were cats in the shavings,
and taking pitchfork, he proceeded to stir up
the shavlngs, when tiny arm protruding
upwards arrested his dangerous weapon. The
little one was taken into the house, and proved
to be bright li~le girl, and it is now doing
well. The child was entirely destitute Of
clothing, and had probably been left to freeze
to death by the demons who had not the cour.
age to encompass its destruction IN more
summary manner. The little stranger has re-
ceiVed the name of Fanny Shed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-24

ANOTHER RAILROAD BLooKADE.-The violent
gale Of wind which commenced here on Thurs
day, P. NJ, continued without intermission
through the night. The wind came from the
northwest, and the snow which has fallen in the
past few days was whirled about with great >vio-
lence in every direction. Coming from differ
ent quarter from the wind which prevailed dur
ing the last storm, the snow drifts were shifted so
as to obstruct the paths and avenues that had
been cleared upon the highways and railroads.
and Friday morning found all the railroad tracks
in this vicinity in an impossible condition. The
Springfield tram was the first to arrive, and we
had the mail from that city before twelve o'clock,
but up to eight O'Clock last evening no mails had
reached Worcester either from Boston, Provi-
dence, or the North, though the most vigorous
efforts were made upon all the roads with extra
engines, snow.plows, and large gangs of laborers
to clear the track. The express train from New
York, due here at half past three O'clock arrived
at about eight O'Clock, p. NJ. A telegraphic dis.
patch from Boston, received about that time, in.
formed us that the morning trains from Worces-
ter had arrived, bat that the morning train from
Boston was frozen up at Granville.
Atquarter to ten o'clock no trains had arrived
from Boston, Providence, or Norwich.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-24

SPIRITUAL FREE Lovg.-1he Boston Telc-
graph records sickening story of the Free
Love tendencies of Spiritualism. A Mr.. Oh
ward of Springfield, profssed to have COM
municaton from his wife that her spirit had
taken possession Of the body Of Mr.. Clark of
Ludlow. Mr.. Clark also spirtualist, at
once surrendered his marital rights to Mr.. Oh
ward. Scandal also means sister Of Mrs
Clark as mixed up in the affair. On Sunday
evening week, the neighbors having become
incensed at the c1nduct OF the "circle," treat.
cd OliyGrd TO atoat Of tar and feathers. and u
free ride out Of town. The females also re-
ceived warning TO leave.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-24

An Irishman was killed at the end OF
Hoosac tunnel, near North Adams last Mon
day The fuse of a blast had been lighted
and, after the men had retired, this I1ishman
stuck out his head to see if the fire had gone
out, when the explosion occurred, and he was
hit by a piece of rock and killed.
The courts of high authority in Eng
land have decided that a gentleman has 10
right to Kick his eoachnaan! In this country
1t depends upon the coachman's color.
An auctioneer's clerk being directed
by his employer to insert in an advertisement
g A copy of frescoby Raphael" wrote, = A
fresh COW by rattle"
Mr.. Barnes, of the Detroit Tribune,
contradicts the report of his own death, and
his word is good to that extent at least.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-24

GARDNER.-The whole number of deaths in
the town of Gardner for the year 1856 was TWEEN
ty-seven, which is one in eghty"two of the pop
ulation. Thirteen were under five years Of age,
two between twenty and thirty, three between
thirty and forty, four between forty and fifty two
between sixty and seventy, two between seventy
and eighty, and one between eighty and ninety.
Three died of consumption, one of cancer, and
one was burned to death by her clothes taking
fire, in consequence of the breaking of cam
phene lamp. Eighteen of the whole number were
females, and nine males. There are now living
in the town twenty one persons between the ages
Of eighty aud ninety, and one over ninety.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-24

NRw GRIsr MILL.-Mr. Howard Holden,
who was burned out at the great Are in Merri.
fields building, two years or more ago. has re-.
Gently fitted up a new grist mill in Merrfeld's
new building, entrance on Exchange street,
whoro he Is prepared to grind grain Of all dc.
scriptons, in double quick time, and for a reason.
able "toil" Farmers In this city and county will
fnd this convenient place at which to have their
corn ground, the osation is in the heart Of the
city, and the facilities for making good meal are
Rral rate. Elrl--l l----n n a-n .-..-- =
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JOINT SPECIAL CoMMITTEEs.-The following
Joint Special Committees were announced in the
Legislature on Thursday:
On the Municipal Court in the city OF Boston
Messrs. Bonney of Middesex Burbank and
Rogers of Suffolk, and Stone Of Essex, Of the
Senate; and Messrs. Baker of Medford, Wood of
Middleboro', Russell of Boston, Adams Of Lowell,
Vose of Springfield, Baily Of fitchburg, and Cone
OF West Stockbridge, (the Judiciary Committed
Of the House.
On Districting the State for Senators and Re-
presentatives--Messrs.G Green of Franklin, Clark
of Suffolk, and Young of Bristol, of the Senate,
and Messrs. Richardson of Hardwick, Richards
Of Attleboro', Marsh of Stoughton, Rolf of Bos-
ton, Marble of Boston, Goodwin of Amesbury,
Loring of Charlestown, Richardson Of Draeut,
Childs of Lancaster, White of Holyoke, and
Smalley of Williamstown OF the Honse.
On the Care of the Public Buldings--Messrs.
Cowdin of Suffolk and Whitney of Worcester, of
the Senate, and Messrs, Page OF Fitchburg CLARK
of Hadley, Tarbell of Pepperell, Talbot OF Bos-
ton, and otudley of Dennis, Of the House.
On Retrenchment and Reform in State Elk
pendtures White of Mddlesex TAYLOR
Of Berkshire, and Taft Of Worcester, of the Sem
ate, and Messrs. King of Roxbury, Bailey of
Fitchburg, A. j. Wright of Boston, Morris of
Wilbraham, Deming Of Northampton, Billings of
Mansfield, and Holden Of Bilerica af the House
On Lands in the Back Bay-Messrs, Shaw of
Nantucket, and Batchelder OF Essex, of the Sen.
ate, and Messrs. Bates Of Plymouth, Allen Of
Grafton, Wood of Hopkinton, Howard Of Brain.
tree, and Dana of Brighton, OF the House.
On Election Returns-Messrs. Mitchell of Suf-
folk, Sawin of Bristol, Swift OF Barnstable and
Poor of Essex, Of the Senate, and Messrs Twiss
OF Worcester, Putnam Of Douglas, Reyes of
WATERFOWL, TAFT of Uxbridge Loud Of Wey.
mouth, Ladd Of Holden and Porter of Boston, OF
she House. n.
On the Courts of nsolvency-Messrs. Church
i'll Of Norfolk, Hoar Of Worcester, Esty Of Mid.
dlesex, and Harris of Plymouth, of the Senate
and Messrs. Vose Of Springfield, Harmon of
Lawrence, Field of Athol, Kimball Of Boston,
schouler Of West Cambridge, Hubbard Of Hat
held, and Jones Of Sandisfeld, of the House.
On the Constitutional Appointments relative to
the Right of Suffrage and the Qualification of
Voters--Messrs, Usher Of Middlesex Ames of
Bristol, Messenger of Suffolk Warner of Hamp-
shire, and Turner Of Norfolk, Of the Senate, and
Messrs Banney Of Boston, Norwood Of Clouces-
ter, Cummings of Reading, Parker of Worcester
Hopkins Of Northampton, Shaw of Palmer. Cot.
flu Of Nantucket, Rice Of Great Darlington, En-.
dcott Of Canton, Cook Of Fall River Couch of
North Brdgewater, Lowell Of Barnstable, and
Wood Of Nantucket.
Fiuancial Affairs OF the Commonwealth
Messrs. Breckenridge Of Hampshire, Cowdin Of
Suffolk, and Hitchcock Of Worcester, Of the Sen
ate, and Messrs. Dunbar Of New Bedford, Ballard
Of birmingham, Gay Of Boston, Paine OF Black.
stone. Walden Of Lynn, Taft Of Dedham, and
Johnson Of Dana, of the House
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CoLD.-Though the streets yesterday were not
as much thronged as usual, owing to the severity
of the cold, those who were out displayed the
most wonderful agility in getting over the ground
or rather the snow and ice. Everybody that we
out was on the trot, as if the cars were just
about starting and it was absolutely necessary for
them to leave in the next train. Many people
were so badly frosted that they were obliged to
battle faces and ears in new rum, to take out the
frost. and we saw several who appeared as if the
frost had struck in and induced external appli-
cation of the same Invaluable compound"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-24

BARRE ITEMS We learn from the Gazette
that the thermometer indicated IL deg. below
zero in that town on Sunday last, at eightA, NJ,
and 10 deg. below at night. The Worcester mall
due at two p. NJ, on Mondoy, did not arrive I'M
til four P. Mr., on Tuesday. The "old horse
Charley" who was owned for many years at what
is now the Massasoit House, was killed few
days since BY his owner-having become so old
and weak as TO be unable to get upon his feet
He was raised in Vermont, and his age was forty.
Three years eight months and seventeen days.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-24

We believe it is Henry Ward Beecher who says that
''ahough dress does not make the manye The man
is made he looks COED deal better to well dressed
probably he feels better too"
Also, at this Of the year, in order preserve our
precious health tits necessary have good supply of
warm Clothing hand Messrs. r. Wheeelock & Co.,
No Lincoln House Block, a. all times prepared
to furnish customers with Clothing OF every descriptions
both custom and ready made. Give them call, gentle
rnep
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-24

SPUR Il LEWIS keep constantly hand the sures;
preventive against cold in the shape of the most dec.
ions favored viands that epicurean fancy conceive
Of or human appetite Those DESTROYS Of nsuring
the system against the effects of old Boreas by the
raj remedy of strengthening of the physical sy tenn
will find themselves greatly improved by calling Spur
Lewis, in American House Block, where you will find
everything eatable to your mind.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-24

tits AN Ill WIND, &c."-The only redeem
ing feature about the present cold snap is, that
the driving snow affords employment to hun
dreds and thousands of laborers upon the high
ways and railroads, who without it would be out of
work entirely. Patrick does not mind tough
job in the snow, If in its performance he can re-
gale himself with the hope of shot pratee and
bit of pork with Bridget and the childer, when
evening sets in.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-24

HORTICULTURAL SooIETY.-The annual meet
ing of the Worcester County Horticultural Socie.
ty was holden at its hall, in this city, on Wed.
nesday. Hon. Stephen Salisbury, who has filled
the Office of President with SO much acceptance
for several years past, declined a reelection His
successor, ID. w. Lincoln, Esq, is universally
conceded to be most admirable selection for the
post, The following officers were elected for
1857
Prssideat-D. Waldo Lincoln of Worcester.
Vice PreSidentS-George 7. Rice of Worcester,
John G. Within of Northbridge, William Work.
man Of Worcester.
SecretG'y-J. Henry Hill of Worcester.
IreaSarer-FrederickW W. Paine of Worcester
Standardization Harris of Worcester.
TrusteeS-.Stephen Salisbury of Worcester !;
Jonathan d. Wheeler OF Grafton NJ Earle,
Edwin Draper, William M. Bckford, and John
Lowell, Jr., of Worcester Joel Knapp, of SUIT
ton Jonathan Forbush of Bolton George
Jacques, William Greenleaf, Francis II Dewey,
and 5. p. Champney Of Worcester Asa H. Waters
of Milbury Job G. Stone Of Shrewsbury +; S. II.
Cotton of Worcester; John Brooks OF Princeton;
Emery Bannister of Worcester; Joshua Porter,
Jr., Of West Brookheld Francis H. Kinnicut
and Samuel FlaRg Of Worcester.
huditorS-George T. Rice and William B. Bick-
ford.
Atameeting of the Trustees. held at their hall,
on Wednesday, Jan, 81, the list of premiums was
arranged for the coming year, Committee of
Arrangements was appointed for the annual ex-
hibition in September, and a committee was APP
pointed to arrange the various Committees on
Premiums for that exhibition.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-24

OYSTERS Notwithstanding the Railroad blockade and
the great difficulty encountered in obtaining the bivaves
MIR. J. ". Utey, wholesale Oyster dealer, on Foster
street, opposite the B. W. Railroad manages keep
good supply hand for his customers whether city
country. Uteys Oysters always prime, and he de
vers them at any part of the city, forwards them
any part of the County by express short notice and at
reasonable rates,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-24

THE LION SALooN.-Forbush 81 Co. have an aduira.
bic system of preserving the human system from freezing
when the thermometer is twenty degrees below zero.
Those who parake of their choice viands thereby rend
themselves proof against the effects of all weathers
To be satisfied of the truth of this you have only to drop
Into the Lion of an extreme cold day or evening" and
make yourself at home hot stews chowders steaks
&c, You can never fail of rare treat there.
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EsYEk DAILY sPYwsATUR DAY. JANUARY

CLAIMS OF THE BIBLE.-A series of Sunday
afternoon discOurses on the Bible and its claims,
has been commenced at the Universalist Church
in this city, by the pastor The third one of the
course will be delivered tomorrow Sunday af-
ternoon. Subject: The Pentateuch.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-24

tbs Coolest DAY, probably for many years was Fri
day, Jan %, 1857. At the same time it was capita
day for givins good appetite. The best place to
supply the demands of the craving appetite the Ex-
change Eating House, under the Post Office where the
most superior viands daily and nightly served up to
host of patrons. Hardness, Rice Co., are always sat
home" and ready to welcome you, at any time
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-24

THE LATE GEORGE BRINLEY--Mr. George
Brnley, Whose death we announced yesterday.
died at Hartford on Wednesday morning, at the
ageof eighty. He was well known in this city as
owner of Brinley, Butman, and Warren blocks,
the first two of which were the largest buildings
in town at the time of their erection. Mr. Brin-
ley was in Worcester week ago last Tuesday,
stopping at the Lincoln House, when he stated
that, owing to his great age, it would probably
be his last visit
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-24

100000 Bottles of she Spanish, Lus,raI
sold in Is months mostly in New England, and the de
mana is still increasing. }. G. Wadleigh Lawrence,
Mass, Sole proprietor
For sale by BUSH CO., "a Front Street, Worcester
and by all Druggists in Worcester and vicinity
mchT i2taw&wIv
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-24

UNFoRTUNATE.-A other incidents of
the late storm, the Boston Herald relates the
following touching one:
One of our milkmen got blinded with
the blowing snow, and falling to find the
handle of the village pump, drove into town
about shutdown, with several cans of pure
milk -
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-24

BRONCHITIS, CtergymGH's Sore ThroGt.-A chronic
inflammation of the small mucous glands connected with
the membranes which line the throat and windpipeIu
many cases, Browny Bronchial Troches afo ID umedi-
ate relief Sold by all Druggists.
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NarIonaI Boun,Ies.

It will be noticed by our readers that the fanat-
ical, ultra, ire-eating, Senator Clay of Alabama,
has introduced INTO the Senate of the United
States bill to repeal the fishing bounties, which
he denonnces as unconstitutional and unjust
in their pature.
But their injustice and unconstitutionality are
owing to the fact that the Eastern States are the
principal recipients of those bnunties When a
measure is introduced, the sole object of which is
to extend and propagate the sectional institution
of slavery. for the practical benefit ola few States
like South Carolina, Alabama, Louisiana, Texas
&C., it must be put through in hor haste, howev-
ever large majority of the States, or Of the peo
pie Of the Union, may be Indifferent or opposed
thereto,-but no law must remain on the statnte
book the tendency of which is, while beneftting
the whole country, to forward the enterprise Of
the non-slaveholding States.
= There is now on the statute book law i'm
posing heavy tariff upon the article of sugar,
" domestic product manufactured in this coun-
try only in Louisiana and Texas. Therefore this
tariff on sugar can be viewed in no other light
than as a special bounty upon those States which
cultivated their fields by the labor of slaves
{ If the South wish to repeal bounty acts, let
I commencement be made where the benefit
Cruing belongs most exclusively to particular
section. Sugar can be imported from abroad at
much cheaper rate than it can be produced in
Louisiana therefore it is unjust to the country to
keep up the present tariff rate on that article.
1t should be admitted duty free.
On the other hand, the bounties which have
been conferred on our fishermen who prosecute
their hardy enterprise throughout a long extent
Of sea coast, not merely local or sectional in
their benefits, but extend over the whole country,
educating thousands Of in calling which
fits them to be the man reliance of the mercan-
tile marine in time Of peace for the interchange of
commodities between nation and nation, and in
time Of war, the protectors, guardians, and de,
Tenders of the wealth of the country exposed to
pillage and destruction upon every sea.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-24

David Phetteplace of Southbridge,
has been arrested in Boston, for running off
with livery team which he had hired at the
former place.
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WV. L, HoRRs.

Oeader of the Worcester Cornet band)
Q Q NJ p . : & r Oh M U $40
Can furnish Brass and Quadre Bands, orchestras sc
with all kinds Of Music.
0iders received at Mr. G. Loring's Music store 2OS
Main street, OF by mail
VIM L. HOBBS. Professor of Music
NIB OIL M g ilarltnn ntrnet
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-24

Snow ON SIDEwALKs.-The Boston Traveller
states that City Marshal Chamberlain of that
city intends to prosecute all citizens who allow
their sidewalks to be encountered with snow and
ice. This is good idea, and City Marshals of
other cities would do well to initiate the example,
provided any occasion should call for such rigid
proceedings by the neglect Of individuals to clear
their sidewalks
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-24

A Six WREKs RAILROAD BLocKAnE.-The
GAlena branch Of the Illinois Central has for
six weeks been closely blockaded, This has
resulted in great inconvenience and loss,-
Most q the engines of the road are disabled
at points far distant from the machine shops,
and no freight has passed over the track in all
this time. The Chicago Press says, many
were relying upon the road for the reception
Of merchandise aud the shipment Of produce
Others were relying upon Il for keeping them
supplied with coal from the La Sale Mines.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-24

The CHINESE SUGAR CANE.--Messrs. Curtis &
Cobb of Boston, have published an interesting
work in relation to the method of cultivation,
&C., Ofthe Sorgho Sucre, or Chinese Sugar Cane,
including practical experiments both in cultiva.
tion and manufacture, made in various parts of
the United States, by Massachusetts, farmer
Twelve cents, in postage stamps, sent to them or
TO Alexander Williams & Co., Boston, will ensure
a copy of the work
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-24

ARNoLD's GLoBULEs and VITAL FLUID are sold
sohOtesGle, at the lowest prices, by John O. HILL 22a
Main St. AtretGa also. Names and statements those
who have been greatly benefited by them may be seen
at bis store. mv1aa ar