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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-13

lHE SUFFERING SOLDIER During the rev.
olutionary war, when drafts we're made from the
militia to recruit the continental army, certain
captain gave liberty to the men who were drafted
from his company, to make their objections. if
they had any, against going into the service
accordingly, one of them who had an impediment
in his speech came forward and made his bow
" What is your objection - said the captain.
" | ca-can't go answered the man, " because
| st st-st-stutter -
Stutter!" " said the captain, " you don t 60
there to talk, bat to fight"
Ay, but they'll p-p-put me on egg guard,
and man may 60 ha-ha half a mile before |
can say wh-wh-wh-who goes there -
go, that is no objection" replied the captain,
for they will place some other sentry with
you he can challenge and you can fire.
"Well, b b-but may be ia ia taken and run
through the gguts before can cry qu-qu gu
quarter "
This last plea prevailed; and the captain
laughing heartily, dismissed him.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-13

TELEGRAPH TO CUBA.-An international trea-
ty between the United States and Spain allows
telegraphic communication to be made between
the United States and Cuba, and in rurtherance
of plan to secure such connection via Flori-
da, general law was passed by that State and
approved by the Governor, Dec, 81, 1856, pro
viding for the organization of a company to
carry out the enterprise proposed.
The Cuban government has made the neccssa-
ry concession and the ratification of the home
government is only needed to warrant the CON-
mcncement of the work, which will require but
six months for its completion. We understand
that the requisite funds are already provided.
The Magnetic Telegraph Company proposes
to furnish an independent line for all through
Cuba business 10 this city. The cousumation
OF plan of this character would prove of in
calcu able benefit to commerce. ~. Y. Joura-
al of Commerce.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-13

" Why have you left the Democratic party :"
said Buchanan man to a Republican.
Principally on account of the Kansas out
RACES was the reply
Why don't you know that nine ten,hs of
the Kansas stores are false y asked the Buch-
amer.
Well, suppose they are-what do you do
with the other tenth Igo for the Republic
cans on the other tenth"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-13

Teacher How many kind of axes are
there T"
Boys'' Broad axe, narrow axe, post axe, axe
of the Legislature, axe of the Apostles, and
axe my pa"
Teacher" Good go to the head Of your
class"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-13

The Southern Journal of the Medical and
Physical Sciences states that boy in the
vicinity, eight years of age, has his lower ex-
lremilies turned completely round There
are no knee pans the joint bends backwards,
so that when he kneels, the lower legs are in
front of the body. The heels arc in front and
The toes behind.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-13
tink ter tyveps in you all
Dash wash no hymn to sing at all.

TIE RUSSIAN MILLENIuM.-In FIVE years from
the present date Russia will have attained the
age OF one thousand years, an event to be celo-
brated by the erection Of II monument, for which
subscription has just been set on foot. Tho
monument is to be built in the city of Novgo
rod, the capital of the first ruler of the empire,
and voluntary contributions in aid of its cree
ton will be received by government officials
throughout the empire until 1869.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-13

A poor woman recently applied 10 a charitable
institution in Philadelphia for assistance, giving
as reason why she needed relief, that her
husband followed politics for living, and it
did not support his family
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-13

MlsTAKING THE HYMN.-A young clerical
gentleman relates the following anecdote of one
of bis Dutch brethren The old fellow was
about commencing one of his spiritual exercises,
when to the disadvantage of his being little
near-sighted was added the poor light of
country church. After clearing his throat, he
gave out the hymn, preIacing it with the apol.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-13
nlisfellanp,

Entered according to Act of Congress- in the year 1857
oil the District of Vermont.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-13
De light tish bad, mine eyes ish dim,
cannot see to read dish hymn.

N"HIIU0 9Vu
The clerk, supposng it was the first stanza Of
the hymn, struck up the tune Of common metre
The old fellow, taken somewhat aback by this
turn of affairs, corrected the mistake by saying
didn't mean to sing dish hymn,
only meant, mine eyes ish dim.
The clerk, still thinking it "a continuation Of
the couplet, finished in the preceding strain
The old man at this waxed wroth, and exclaimed,
at the top OF his voice
tink ter tyvel's in you all
Dash wash no hymn to sing at all.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-13
Written Expressly for the Green Mountain Fireman.
w A LIDO;
On
LIFE ON THE BORDER.
AFSuMANcE OF THE. E.sTRUGGLE FOR
AsN FzEEDUsI IN KANSAS.

"
~ AUTHOR g MARION HERBERT OR THE SCOUT OF
THR LAKE.n
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-19
ArrivnI Of the Ain.

New YORK, Oct. Steamship Asia,
from Liverpool, Sd inst, reached her dock
this morning. Her dates are the same as per
Vanderbilt.
The Asia brings one hundred and thirty
passengers and twenty thousand dollars in
specie.
INDIA AND CHINA.-The newspapers and
correspondence by the overland mail had ad-
ded vast quantity Of detail to the telegraph
ic news received per Atlantic, but few facts of
Importance are developed.
The diplomatic agent of England in Ger
many and Belgium had given notice that the
trade in firearms with India would no longer
be permitted. The gun manufacturers of
Liege and the German States had been doing
very large business wirh Calcutta.
A proclamation had been issued in China,
announcing additional imposts on tea and
silks. The foreign consuls appealed to the
Chinese authorities against the increase, but
without success.
The Pays gives the following as the posi-
ton Of affairs at Lucknow :-Nena Sahib ar
rived at Lucknow on the LIST of August and
was made Governor OF the town and Com.
mander-i Chief of the army of Dude. He
had cut off the canals which supplied the cit
adel with water, and the English shut up in
the fortress were beseged by him in person.
GREAT BRITAIN.-The official revenue re-
turns for the quarter ending on the S0th Sep
TENDER, shows falling off as compared with
the corresponding period last year of $780,
600, owing to reduced taxation but in every
instance the receipts were in excess of the Of
fetal estimates.
Recruiting for the army was going on with
much activity, the number enrolling exceed
Ing thousand week.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-19

New YORK, Oct. l7.-There has been but little
change today in the aspect OF financial affairs.
But two suspensions are announced, viz: S. & P.
Lawrence, dry goods, and Lynes, Webb, & John
son, carpet dealers. The failure of Bum, Rair-
guell, Co., heavy Philadelphia house, is also
announced.
Stocks at the first board were quite active, and
the advanced prices of yesterday were fully sus-
tanned. At the second board the transactions
were small, and prices were slightly easier N.
Z: Central 90, Erie II l-2 Reading 321,S, Cleve-
Missouri skies 65 7-8, Virginia skies 81 "a, II. Y
skies l04.
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 1.-THE report that the bank
OF the State of Missouri has suspended, is un-
true. The directors express confidence in their
ability to weather the storm. There is no run
today.
NEW ORLEANS, Oct. l7.-Eyerything in the
monetary line is more cheerful The bank of
New Orleans is paying some specie, and will re-
sumo entirely next week
Messrs. Oakley & Hawkins will resume on
Monday. Messrs j. A. Dougheriy & Co., deal
ers in Western produce, suspended yesterday.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-19

The LEGlsLATURE.-An important duty de-
wolves on the electors of this State, in the cleo
ton of their senators and representatives for the
approaching session of the Legislature. Never,
perhaps, has there been time when sound prac-
teal common sense, good information, personal
integrity, and frmness and decision in action,
were more necessary than at the present time.
The legislation that must almost necessarily
grow out Of the existing state of things will af-
feet the welfare of the State for good or for evil
for long time to come. The thing most to be
feared, perhaps, is that violent means may be re-
sorted to, as a remedy for existing evils, and that
an unthinking radicaism, because existing in
stitutions have not effected all the good that
could be wished, or because they are acoompa-
MED with some evils, would ruthessly sweep
them away, without duly considering what is to
be substituted for them, or whether they may not
be so modified or amended as to get rid of the
objections which now lie against them. Next to
this, to be deprecated, is, perhaps, that stolid
conservatism, which fears its own shadow, which
thinks that wisdom dwelt only with the past, and
which, if left to itself, would permit all existing
abuses to remain, rather than run the risk OF at
tempting reform. Between these two, lies
safe path, which the welfare of the State requires
to be taken, and which the people should provide
for by judicious selection of their representa-
tives Let them beware then of mere partizan
brawlers, and of office-seekers, who have no fixed
principle Of action, but who may be found here,
and there, and everywhere, just as their own pri.
vate purposes may dictate. Men who are found
in the ranks of two or three different parties in
the course of a single year, are poor pilots to
weather political and financial storm.
So far as we have noticed, our friends are
making judicious selections, where nominations
have been made. The candidates for senators in
the Southeast and Southwest districts of this
county are sound aud judicious men, and we hope
to see corresponding nominations elsewhere for
both branches OF the Legislature. 1t should be
remembered, that, by the weakness, the improvi
dence, and the selfshness, of the government of
the State, in all its branches, for the last three
years, we have been brought into cur present con.
dition, and it is only by putting the government
into the hands of wiser and better men, that
remedy can be found for the evils that press so
sorely upon US.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-19

WASHINGTON, Oct. l7.--Advices received here
represent that New Grenada is disappointed in
the convention lately agreed upon between Gen.
aerran and our government, and further that the
President has been authorized to sell the
lsthmus. '"0
Important dispatches were received Al the State
Department today, from Capt. Haytien, renort.
ing further outrages upon American citizens.
The Jacksonville branch of the State Bank of
Indiana suspended today.
Samuel Archibald, Chief Engineer of the Navy
Yard. has been appointed Engineering Chief Of
the Navy.
The amount of Government stocks redeemed
at the Treasury yesterday and today, is S37, 200.
The amount Of money subject TO draft in the
Treasury, is Sl2,S9GS30, reduction from last
week Of upwards of S250O,OOO The receipts of
the week have been about $4,000.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-19

SOUTH WEST SENATORIAL CoNvENT1oN.-In
the report of the proceedings of this convention
which we published on Friday, our correspond.
ent omitted to notice the fact that letter was
read from Hon. J. f. Hitchcock of Warren who
SO ably and worthily represented that portion of
the County at the Senate Board last year, de.
clining to be candidate for re election But
for this positive withdrawal of his name from the
canvass, Mr.. H. would have undoubtedly been
the first choice of that constituency for re-elec-
ton, but the people may well rejoice that one SO
worthy as o. e. FELTON,, Esq, of Brookfeld, has
been appointed to succeed him.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-19

POLITICAL MEETINGS IN BosToN.-The great
Banks meeting in Boston, on Thursday evening,
is conceded to have been the most remarkable
political demonstration that has been made in that
city for many years. Full half an hour before the
time fixed for the meeting, although it was a
stormy evening, Faneuil Hall was densely crowd
ed in every part, and, wheu Mr.. Banks appear
ed, and again and again during the delivery of
his Speech he was greeted with the most raptur-
GUS applause. The multitude, who could not get
access to the hall, adjourned to Chapman Hall.
where they organized and were addressed by
Judge Russell and others. Mr.. Banks's speech,
the publication of which we conclude this morn
ing, was one of great ability and power, as is &C.
knowledged by his opponents, and told with great
effect on the audience, and is producing its le-
climate results on his prospects in Boston and
the State.
On Friday evening, a Gardner meeting was
called at the same place, and the Daily Adveyti.
ser pronounces it " ANOTHER TRIUMPH FOR Mr..
BANKS" At the hour appointed for the meet
ing, there were but few persons present, and al
though the hall was well filled before the speak
ing commenced, it was evident that large por-
ton of those present, we're Banks men. The
principal persons, on the strength of whose an
nunciation as speakers for the evening the meet
ing had gathered were either absent, or de-
clined to speak. Consequently, George S. Hill.
lard was left as the sole orator for the occasion.
The Advertiser says -
"The political sentiments of the assembly
were betrayed, when Mr.. Hillsfd happened to
say of Mr.. Banks's speech of the preceding even
ing that it was good speech Upon this re-
mark there followed no less than six rounds of
applause, given with zeal and enthusiasm alto
gether eclipsing anything that greeted any of
the other sentiments expressed during the even
ing. Mr.. Hilard's speech lasted fifty minutes,
and the meeting broke up soon after nine o'clock
The evening was fair and pleasant, and there
was nothing to prevent numerous attendance
existence of the numbers"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-19
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THE LATEST NEWS.
By Telegraph to the Worcester Daily Spy
Dy she american Telegraph Compsny's Printing Lines.
Olceih General Express Once, Lincoln House Block.


BosToN, Oct. ga desperate ARRAY occurred
mere saturday eve. Henry L. Sutton of New
Jersey; ont recently Of California, got into a
quarrel with John Donavan, residing in 8igb
street, and stabbed him with dirk. Donaysn
hes in critical state. Thence Sutton aed N
Liverpool Wharf, followed by cousin Of Dons.
van, named John Hilton, alias the " Limerick
BOY wei known Pugilist. Words ensued,
and Sutton killed hilton with the same dirlS
Sutton was captured after despera te resistance.
during which he wounded seriously Mr.. Josepb
Zadd, well known citizen. George J. Sutton.
his brother, and Sylvester L. Brown, master of
schooner Sullota, were also arrested, being par.
tleipants IN the ARRAY, when it first commenced.
They were all somewhat intoxicated.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-19
THE SIX SENATORIAL D1sTR1ors in Worcost,

4HE DIX SENATORIAL DISTRICTS in Worcester
county are comprised as follows -
Central Dstrict-The city of Worcester, and
the towns of Holden, Paxton, and Rutland
1883 voters.
southeast District Blackstone, Douglas Men
don, Milford, Northbridge, Sutton, and Uxbridge
--479S voters.
Southwest District - Auburn, Brookfeld
Charlton, Dudley, Leicester, Oxford, South,
bridge, Spencer, Stmbridge, Warren, Webzter.
and West Brookfield-494I votes
western DietIiot-Athol, Barre, Dana, Hard.
wick, Hubbardston, New Braintree, North Brook.
field, Oakham, Petersham, Phillipston, ROYALS
ton, Templeton, and Winchendon-49OS voters.
Northeast Observation-Disclosures Fitchburg
Gardner, Harvard, Lancaster, Leominster, Ia.
nenburg, Princeton, Sterling and Westminster.
Eastern District-Berlin, Bolton, Boylston,
Clinton, Grafton, Millbury, Northboro', Shrews.
bury Southboro', Soathboro, Upton, Westboro' i,
and West Boylstou-49I9 voters
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-19
The Richmond Custom Uouso p oI,I,or.

WASHINGTON, Oct I7.-Someryille. one of the
robbers Of the Richmond Custom Hause, was
arrested in Richmond today, and a portion of the
deposits recovered. Wheeler, his accomplice, was
committed to Jail here yesterday, on the same
charge. The latter, whom arrested, gave up three
hundred dollars, pair of gold diamond studs,
splendid gold watch, and bunch of skeleton
keys. He is known to be the son of celebrated
English thief, and he has committed heavy thefts
IN different parts of the Union. Somerville was
concerned in the robbery of jewels in the Patent
Ofice, which took place few years ago.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-19

Curtis, Tobey, & Town, dry goods jobbers in
Boston, and Sampson, Baldwin. & Co., dealers in
Yankee notions, werereported suspended on Fri
day. Rumors of other failures were in circula-
ton, also.
New York appears to be New York still, and
the stock market rampant, with great advance
in prices. The arrangements by the banks there
to receive State money on deposit, had very fa-
vorable effect. Specie is not much in demand.
and we hear Of some large lots being deposited.
The JOTnalof Commerce thinks the New York
banks will resume before the second Monday of
April, the day fixed for resumng specie pay
ments by the Pennsylvania Relief Law.
The work of re.shipping British goods from
New York has begun SO actively that freight has
been engaged for several steamers ahead, and the
market will be soon bare Of many descriptions OF
foreign fabrics.
The heavy dealers in all branches of trade in
New York are rapidly adopting the system Of
selling at reduced prices.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-19

HARTFORD, Oct. 1.-TWO boys, deaf mutes,
about twelve years of age, inmates of the Deaf
ana Dumb Asylum. were instantly killed this af-
ternoon, while walking upon the track Of the
Hartford and New Haven Railroad, contrary to
same way as the cars, and were not aware that a
train was approaching. The bodies were horribly
mangled. Their names are John Parker of An
dover, Mass, and Benjamin Dawson, Of North
Salem, N. II. They had been in the Asylum
three years
The Charter Oak, Mercantile, and Exchange
Banks, continue to receive the bills of the other
suspended Hartford Banks and will discount
them unless they are onjoined.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-19

CINCINNATI, Oct. l7.-At meeting of our
banks today it was resolved to receive at par the
banks that are bankabe in New York Boston,
Philadelphia, and Baltimore. This decision has
caused greatly improved feeling in our money
market
The election returns from all the counties are
IN, aud each party is claiming majority ofs40O
for its candidate. An !oficial account only will
decide the question.
CINCINNATI, Oct. l9.-The Governors vote in
Ohio is still undecided The Republican returns
give Chase one thousand majority, while the
Democrats concede him three hundred The Re.
publicans do not claim the election az certain, as
the official returns may decide against Chase.
With the exception of few official returns, the
majOrities are reported in round numbers.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-19

HORSE KILLED ON THE RAILROAD We learn,
by the politeness of Conductor Head, that as the
first afternoon train on the Boston and Worces-
Railroad, on Saturday, was passing Rices cross.
ing, below Granville, the engine came in contact
with horse, attached to a buggy, in which were
two young men, one of them named Allen, of
Weston. The horse was instantly killed, and
the buggy smashed up. The fault was entirely
with the driver of the horse
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-19

oFFGoIRs TO BE YoTBD FoR-The oficers TO
be voted for, at the ensuing election, are ten in
number, as follows. We enumerate them. for
the assistance Of town and city officers in making
out their warrants They may be all on one bal
lot or not, at the option Of the maker of the war.
rant calling the town and ward meetings Coy.
ernor, Lietenant Governor, Secretary Of State,
Treasurer, Auditor, and Attorney General on the
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-19

PITTsBURG, Oct. 7.--James o'Connor, of the
hrm Of O'Connor Brothers, bankers, has been ar
rested rested here, charged with having defrauded the
wards Of 100000, through oolinsion. a. u Is
charged with the cashier. He has given bail in
SZOO,OOO. OConnor is son-n law Of Mr., Scott
day.
The fraud was effected by the overdrawing of
ms account as is alleged, with the privacy Of the
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-19

COUNCILLOR CoNvENTIoN.-We learn that,
for the benefit of the delegates to the Banks
Councillor Convention, at Athol, Tomorrow, an
extra train will run from Fitchburg to Athol, on
Tuesday morning, to connect with the first train
from Worcester, and, on return, with the last
train from Fitchburg to Worcester, so that dele
gates from this section Of the district can go to
Athol and return the same day The train leaves
Worcester at $40 Am.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-19

SENATORIAL CoNVENTIoN.-The Banks SEN
atorial Convention for the Central Worcester
District, comprising the city of Worcester and
the towns of Holden, Paxton, and Rutland, will
meet at lronsides Headquarters, in this city, No.
Central Exchange, on Wednesday morning
next, Oct. 81, at 10 o'clock. The Worcester DEL
egates are requested to meet at that place at
Z IL o'clock tomorrow evening.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-19
Another Murder,

BosToN, Oct. l8-Policeman Ezekiel HodR
don, lof station No. East Boston, arrested
man early this morning, at a Catholic meeting
house in East Boston, suspected of burglary.
when an accomplish Of the fellow shot him
through the head, blowing the whole top of his
skull off Hodgdon died in about five hours.
The murderer fled. One or two arrests have been
made on suspicion
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-19

BosToN, Oct 1.-THE result Of the Bank Di
rectors meeting today, authorizes an increase of
loans to the amount of about three millions.
which will probably ease the pressure somewhat
next week. In stocks prices are better, and more
orders are coming in.
Orders have been received at the Portsmouth
Navy Yard, to fit the sloop-of.war Vandalia for
sea Immediately.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-19

A mercantile firm in st. Louis, a few DAVIS
since, received the sum Of $3.50 in pold
from well known missionary, who said tbat
he was authorized TO return them that sum NJ
money. lie would give no further explana.
ton, and it is presumed 10 be from some con.
science troubled person, who had wronged
them OF that amount.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-19

BARRE.-We learn from the Gazette tina, at
recent town meeting it was voted to raise the
sum of 300 for the building of school house in
District No. l6, and that the said sum be ASSESS
ed upon tho polls and estates Of the districts.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-19

DUBUoUE, Iowa, Oct I7.-Twenty.one enun-
ties have been heard from, and Samuels, Demo-
cratic candidate for Governor, gains 800 on Ere
monts majority. There are seventy counties
yet to be heard from. The Legislature is proba-
bly, Democratic. In the General Assembly the
Democrats gain II.