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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-17
GHS. cAss appears to have at last got his de-

GRN. CAss appears TO have at last got his de-
ITS, from the people-.the staunch Democracy, OF
his own State. The Legislature of Michigan
has lust chosen the Hon. Zachsriah Chandler,
Republican. Of Detroit, United States Senator,
for six wears from the fourth of March next, to
succeed that venerable doughtace, who has proved
60 recreanf, in his old age to his once protessed
principles Gen. Cass, in lS47, declared himself
in favor OF the principles Of the Wilmot Proyiso'
(the exclusion of slavery by Congressional enact
ment from all national territory and avowed ms
readiness and manifested his eagerness TO vote
for it in the Senate, that yeaE, aud greatly cen
sured John Davis for talking against time, and
not letting him have an opportunity so to do-
Pretty soon, however, in season for his bid Tor
Southern votes, to have effect on the succeeding
national convention of his party, to nominate
candidate for President, we find the great Michi.
gander entirely repudiating his own views, and
going in for the spread of slavery over all Gods
heritage" on the hypocritical plea, as announced
IN his Nicholson letter, that the diffusion OF
that institution over more territory would tend
10 mitigate the evils attending its existence IN the
old States, where its victims had become rather
numerous, from their natural increase
Well, with this extraordinary bid for the slave
olding vote, it is true he was able to secure the
Presidential nomination at Baltimore, in lS48,
but how did he fare at the polls A slavehotding
General and hero of the Mexican war, with his
two hundred pledges to the slave power, was able
% out-gener4l him in the race, and poor Cass
was left to mourn his untimely fate, by three
years retirement from the public service by the
great lakes In 1851 he was put again into his
old seat in the Senate, where he has remained for
six years, standing monument of unbaked
dough. Being nov ousted from that position
his last forlorn hope, at the age Of seventy five,
there would seem to be no impeachment in the
way, of his spending the last remnant of yIgor-
Gus old age in penitential retirement, to reflect
upon his past political tollies and misdeeds-un-
less, indeed, Mr.. Buchanan should take pity upon
him, and call him into his Cabinet, to soothe his
disappointed feelings.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-17

A LEGISLATOR ABOUT TowN.-An esteemed
ana Well-known citizen, whose white crayat
gives HIM clerical appearance, in spite of
Ialr, round belly, and merry twinkling eye,
describes an adventure yesterday, which was
somewhat amusing. Passing from Mix street
mo hawley street, he saw tall young gen.
tIeman who had the appearance of being lost.
lie inquired the way 10 Winter street, and
our friend being on his way there, volunteered
to pilot hin. The stranger, after noticing his
craVat, became confidential and leaning to-
WARDS nun, said :--"You're one OF the right
sort, so III tell you how it is. I'm member
oil the House OF representatives, end in going
around town l have got little SET up, and
Out OF my way, and want 10 get back 10 the
State House and If | can get there safe, /
don't think | shall go around alone again"
BY this time they had got near the Common.
with the State House in view, which was
recognized by the country member, who Went
on Joyfully e&claiming-"There it isl know
1t BY the big steeple. Boston Herald, l5th.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-17
sAY, JANUARY ~. 1857.

decapitated Leeompte has arrived in the Terrific
ry, but have rot seen him yet. Alas! poor Le-
compile. The asst act in his judicial career of
infamy was, to sentence the twenty men convicted
on the Hickory Point charge. Like Samson of
old, he slew more at his death than he did dur
ing his whole career besides.
Elk Gov. Shannon is here, but he, too, has h ad
his day, and we're his presence not something
new, he would not deserve even this notice. 1t is
rumored that he is to remain here and practice
law, but the more general impression is that he
prefers Leeompton to any other place. because it
abounds in his fayorite beverage, Thiskey. The
Joneses and the Donadsons, with Titus and 9TH
ers of that stripe, like the ratllesnake and other
noxious reptiles, have had to retreat before the
advance of civilization. If you hear from them
again, i; will be from the remotest bounds of civ
ilizcd life. A. C. SOLEY.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-17

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT MILFORD, MAss-Loss
$4,000 BY exua from the Office of tae Mil
ford Journal, and by the information of a gentle
man from Milford, we learn that destructive fire
broke out in the ante-room to Union Hail. in the
+" Union Block" on Main street, in that town,
about 2 o'clock Friday morning.
The flames soon communicated with the new
builling north Of it, called Fremont Block, .
and shortly. the whole row to the lower village
square, and all in the rear of these, on Chessman
street, was wrapped in flames. To the south of
the Union Block was the Post Office, small
building, which, with the others mentioned was
completely destroyed. The postmaster succeeded
in saving the mails and other valuable matter.
The following is partial list of losses which it is
estimated viii amount to nearly fifty thousand
dollars;
Union Building was owned by Zelotes
Gleason, Ethan Clafin, and A. w. Webb.
Valued at $40 900; insurance $4,000. Two
dwelling houses and outbuildlngs south of
the Union Building. Owned by z. Gleason /;
valued at $4,000; probably insIred.
Occupants of Union Building: NJ. II.
Fay, provision dealer; loss in stock not less
than $500, and also his ledger, in which
Charles Pierce, auctioneer, applied for in
surance two or three days since; if this ap-
plication does not Lold, his loss win not be
less than $4,000.
Mr. Thompson, keeper of saloon loss en-
tire, $3000 no insurance.
Capt. $. Dean, provision dealer and grocer.
Stock small loss total
A. w. Webb, carpetings. Loss $1,000; no
insurance.
MIR. Belcher, fancy goods and periodical
dealer. Stock small loss total.
]. b. Cross, keeper of the dancing hail.
Loss entire of furniture and fixtures.
Armory Of Milford Light Infantry, lost six
ty stand of arms, uniforms, accoutrements,
aud fixtures.
Fremont Building was owned by Chaplin &
Gleason, lumber dealers. Valued at $4,000;
probably insured.
The dwelling house north was owned by
the same firm. Value $4,000.
The occupants of Fremont Building were
Samuel Trischet, merchant tailor. MIR. L.
removed safely nearly his entire stock.
Henry Scott, keeper of billiard saloon in
the second story, had his establishment entire
ly consumed. Insured for $500.
The weather was intensely cold the thermom-
eter FROM 10 10 degrees below zero, and much
inconvenience was experienced from the hose
freezing up, as we'll as from want of water 1t
was the largest FIRE which ever occurred in Mil,
ford
Mr.. S. Shepard, one of the engineers, was
ralnng through the roof Of the post office build
ing. He was promptly rescued BY some of the
fremen.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-17

wAsRrNoroN. Jan. l6.-Only two witness
~ have yet been examined before the Invest.
igating Committee, Mr.. Raymond and Mr..
binont,n. The former disputed the aulhori-
ty.saying his statements were predicted upon
represensa'ions which, as a journalist, he
would not divulgs.
Mr. bimonton was two hours and half
thil morning subjected to a close scr utiny GOV.
ering former and present transactions. Fl
naily, one question was proposed which he
positively refused 70 answer, and there the ex.
ahinhtion closed, with an intimation thai he
mighG be arreWod. The Ser eant-at. Arms
was seeking Mr.. Chester, the correspondent,
Of the Philadelphia L4QHirsr, to-day, but he
could not be found.
Mr. Dallas writes that England and France
will jointly endeayor 70 sccomInodate tho
Swiss question. oovvsspOndonoe Of EAs ~. X.
7StbHHs.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-17

JUSTICE DONE. Some time since suit was
brought against DR.. Hathaway Of this city, BY a
young German named August Volmarth, for al
legged malpractice in the treatment of broken
arm The case, which has occupied several DAYS
OF the term of the Supreme Court sitting in Bos-
ton, was brought to a termination on Thursday
morning. The Boston Advertiser says =
TRIAL FOR ALPHABETICALLY case of An
gust Volmuth v. John E. Hathaway, NJ. d. Of
worcester, for alleged malpractice, which has
been on trial in the Supreme Court for fe s.
days past, was brought to a termination
Thursday morning. H. w. Paine, ESQ.
counsel for the plaintiff, stated to the Court
and jury that the plaintiffs counsel were en-.
tirey satisfied that it would not be iusti6able
to proceed farther in the case. They had sun.
posed it to be a case of a simple fracture. and
had 50 opened it to the jury. This was the
way in which it appeared to the German sur
geons Ill New York who saw il after thirteen
weeks, not knowing its origin and interme
date history. 1t turns out to have been a
compound fracture, Of difficult and compli-
Gated character, and the evidence shows that
the treatment of it by DIR. Hathaway was
careful aud skillful. and that the slow progress
and ultimate unsatisfactory result is not attri.
"uNoS'S w ou9 want VI attention, care or skill
on his part.
Mr. Richard II. Dana, Jr., in behalf of DR..
Hathaway, thanked the counsel for the plain
TIN tor the handsome manner in which the
case had been terminated. The remaining
evidence tor defendant would have added TO
the strength Of the testimonial in favor of the
assiduty. patience, skill, and Judgment exer.
cised BY DIR. Hathaway; but, as a verdict was
offered, the defendant could only accept it at
once.
Judge Merrick said that The course pursued
was highly creditable to the counsel for the
plaintiff, and placed the case Just where il
should be placed. As it appeared to the Ger.
man surgeons in New York. after the wound
and two Of the fractures had healed, they not
knowing the original nature of the injury or
the intermediate history of the treatment, the
case deserved investigation and warranted the
proper proceedings to ascertain the truth, as
proved by the testimony Of the defendant. and
Oh me TWO other surgeons OF Worcester, who
saw the case in its origin and progress, and il
was one Of difficulty and danger. And Ger
tainly. he might say that any Young man. If
any profession, might feel proud and erati6ed
at such testimonial to his skill, care ana
judgement. as had been given by the distin.
gulshed elders Of his profession who had pro.
nouneed their opinions upon the course Of
treanent pursued by DR.. Hathawa, in this
case.
A verdict was then recorded for the defen.
dant.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-17

LATER FROM NloARAGUA.-Ne Orleans,
Jan. 10 The steamship Texas, from San
Juan, Nicaragua, has arrived below this city.
The purser reports that the Costa Ricans, pro-
tected by the English feet had seized every
steamboat on the San Juan river. The steam
er San Carlos left Virgin Bay on the Sd of
January, but was captured by the Costa Ri
cans soon after she got into the river. Col.
Lockbridge, with two hundred and fifty men,
had possession of Punta Arenas, but the Cos
ia Rican force of one thousand men held every
other point on the river.
1t is confirmed that Gen. Henningsen had
beaten the allies at Grenada, and joined Wal
ker at Rivas, Walkers army is represented
to have been in good spirits, and ne> er more
confident Of success, while the allies are fight
ing among themselves.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-17

The Boston Courier says of public lectures:
The great msjority OF our lectures are either
too good or too bad for orr audiences. II is
but lair TO say. that unappreciative as many Of
the hearers may be-from those who go to be
.'enteytained' down to those who go 10 make
love-the lectures are usually below the au-
d;ences instead of above them"
This occurs in criticism upon George
Summers lecture on Span, to which the
Courier, like all the other papers. accords very
high praise. From all we learn, we Judge
that this lecture, in learning. instruction, aud
sound sense, is equal to about two full courses
of the average quality.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-17

1t seems that three democrats voted
for Gen. Cameron in the Pennsylvania legs-
lature-Messrs. Manear, of Y ork, and Lief bo
and Wagensller, of Schylkil. The choice
Of Cameron for U. S. senator was made on
the first ballot: he had 81, Forney IS, Foster
Z, Wilkins /, that one being the vote Of Mr..
Foster Had Mr.. Forney received the entire
democratic vote he would have been elected
by majority Eo8ton Post.
Col. Bissell, the governor elect of H.
hnois, has written letter stating that he re.
CARDS the constitutional provision of that state
against duelling as applicable only to duellng
within the state; and that his acceptance Of
challenge to fight duel in the district of
Columbia, if admitted, does not prevent him
from taking the oath provided in the consti-
tuition.
The Wisconsin Legislature met on
"edhesday, aud the Governor submitted his
annual message, in which he proclaims it his
duty to protect the citizens Of chat State who
take up their residence in Kanzas, when the
government fails to protect them.
The British Admiralty has consented
to despatch another expedition in search of
the Ill tated Sir JOHN Franklin and the crews
OF the Erebus and Terror. 1t will consist of
three parties; one overland, another l,y wav
OF Behring'S Straits, and third via Davis
Straits.
The New York Herald suggests that
If Simon Cameron is such very bad man as
Mr. Forney's paper represents him, what sort
OF man must his defeated rival be the man
whom even Cam sron defeated against the eau
Gus nomination in Democratic Legislature.
Capt. Hartsene and his party have de-
cllned the offer of the British government 10
send them home in govern ment vessel. and
VIII return in the Southampton. Great PIE.
parations have been made in New York for
the reception of the Retrbution, in which it
has been expected that the American officers
would be sent home
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-17
MASSACHUSETTS LgeIsLATURE.

IHIDAlI JdIs To
SBNATB.-Aid for Kansqs - Mr.. Braken-
ridge Of Hampshire, presented petition from
James d. Wood Of Enfeld, and 1874 others,
for aid for the free State settlers Of Kauzas.
Referred 10 the Committee OH Federal Rela
tions.
The order presented by Mr.. Green ycster.
day, providing for the amendment Of the
Conettut N SO that the payment Of mem bers
should be for one hundred days services only
Yves taken from the table and referred to the
Judiciary Committee.
The order requesting the Committee on the
Judiciary to consider the cxpediency OF re-
pealing tho oct Of May 10, 1866, which pro,
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Local NEWS

STATE REFORM ScHooL-INAUGURATIoN OF
New SuPERINrENDENT-The length of our re-
port of the proceedings of the Disunion Conven-
tiou, prevented US from giving any account ofthe
Inauguration, on Thursday last, of William T.
Starr, Esq, of this city, Superintendent of the
State Reform School a. Weotboro', in place of
James NJ. Talcott resigned
The services were held in the Chapel Of the In
stitution, and a large number of persons were
present, including the Trustees of the Institution,
members of the State Council, &c The number
of boys present connected with the Institution
was nearly six hundred.
Alter prayer from Rev. Horace James of Wor.
cester, MIR. Starr was formally introduced to the
Trustees andto the boys of the School as the SUI
perintendent elect, in some very appropriate
complimentary remarks, to which Mr.. starr re-
sponded in brief speech, that showed his appre-
citation Of the high and responsible trust which
he has assumed. After the singing of hymn by
select choir of the boys of the Schoul, an ad
dress was delivered by Elk Governor Boutwell,,
and then the scholars were marshalled to their
respective workshops, and the guests present,
with the officers and Trustees, sat down to a sub
stantial collation. in one of the halls.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-17

SOCIAL REUNIoN-Former residents of Lei
cester, now residing in Worcester, are requested
to meet at the Lincoln House, on Tuesday even
ing next Jan. 20, to hear the report of the com.
mittee appointed at their former meeting, in ref
erence to proposed social festival.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-17
Brighton Market-Jap Is. 1897

AZ market 1850 beef CATTLE 100 stores 400 sheep $40
shoats, 80 at hogs. WV ''P' oAO
M fkiots Beef CdHte--A very few fne cattle from
$3.50 75i hrst quality 1850 8, second +, a d.,
thiTd a o.75. - SseOHu Y - ''%Oi
nork'ng oEen-Not in demand; very few pairs at
market "llh scarce any sales
T C0tOs and "a Uss-S lies AS "a "a Az AZ 7nnna "a
SnsP-A iuI suppy. Sales IS, $40, S,7o, Is so,
o""as-Not IN demand, purchasers declining to oper.
to. ~ anu Oai a. retain from :
rat HOgs-In demand at high price, sales "a and s.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-17

THE EXCHANGE EATING HorsE uuder the Pest once, Is
AcapIa rendezvous, Of coli day to warm up the sto.
aeh with hot s.ews, ehowders, &C. HARNESS. Rice a
o. are always on hand, ready 10 wait upon all custom.
era With hearty good will, Drop there at any time
aud yon cannot fail Of seriously benenny your whole in.
ner man Tner viandS operate to perfect charm tow
ards the reinvgOrilion Of the system
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-17

NOVEL SUIT has lately been up before the
Court of Common Pleas in this city. Mr.. Otis
Parkhurst OF Milford, brought an action against
the seleetmen Of that town, for DISTINGUISHING
him, he having moved out of town just before the
time OF annual assessment, and requested the as
SCISSORS not to tax him lis pol-tax. They com.
piled with his request, but Parkhurst afterwards
altered his mind, moved back to Milford, and
claimed the right to vote, which the selectmen
denied We should judge that the verdict of the
jury in favor of the defendant, was very natural
and Just one,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-17

false report has been spread that Friend Doane had
departed this life owing excitement brought by the
late Dsunirn Convention in this city Such is not the
fact; he still continues dispense for compensation, all
sorts Of good things. such NUS fruit, confectionery
Sc. at the old Fremont & Dayton 1855 Stand.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-17

tbs LION SALOON thives equally well, all wes!hers
Whether the therm ometer indicates dozen degrees be
los zero, or hundred above, it matters htteyou nd
there the same comfortable apartments, and the
wei laden tables smoking with the PERU Of savoy
vianis' served at moments call F>rbush is in
slant attendance at his post with his open generous
hand of greeting whenever you your appearance
in his hospitable quarters Give him call tonight
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-17
TO MARRIED LADIES

IL peculiarly suited. 1t will in short time bring on
the monthly period with regularity.
Each bottle, price One Dollar, bears the Government
stamp of Great Britain to prevent counteffeits.
CdUTIO
These Pills should be taken by females that are
pregnant during the first three mouths they are sure
TO bring miscarriage, but every other time and in
every other case, they are per ecty safe.
Sole Agents for the United States and Canada
{. O. BALDWIN Il CO., Rochester, N
FUTILE MOSES Auburn, N. Y, GENERAL Agents
n B. 81 and six postage stsmps enclosed to any au
tborzed Agent, will insure bottle Of the Pills by return
mail -
For sale by one druggist in every town in the United
BURR, FOSTER CO., No. Cornhil, Boston, Whole
sale Agents or New En- rapd
For sale by VIM. Bush Co., wholesale and retail
agents, and druggis., -uei ally mchls dawlv
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-17

RAILROAD ELEcTIoNEERING.-The Superin-
tendent Of the Boston and Worcester Railroad
must have some most interchangeable and unselfish
friends. Not paper is published of late, in Bos
ton or in the country, that does not contain
most tulsome eulngy of the pre- eminent fitness of
that individual for the post of President of the
Corporation.
Now thus system Of putting. unquestionably
paid for by somebody, challenges inquiry. II Judge
Hnpkinson was chosen because the Company re.
CURED a gentlemen of legal requirements as
President, how long since the necessity ceased
That the Superintendent can spread business over
wider space than most men, and make more
noise during the process of expansion is obvious
enouah. Yet the willingness to cut splurge,
Dy getting up excuf sion trains to political torch
lights, is hardly the kind of deliberate ju lgment
the comfort and safety Of the travelling com
manity demand Bay State, l4h.
We think our neighbor of the Bay State is un-
necessarily crusty in view Of the indications which
1t sees OF Mr.. Twichells popularity II the pa
psrs eulogiEe Mr.. Twichell and urge his pre-
eminent fitness for the post of President of the
Boston and Worcester Railroad Corporation, it is
fair TO presume that they are honest in that opn-
ions for we believe Mr. Twichel is one of the last
men 70 solicit or to procure the praise of the
press in the manner limited at by the Bay State
AS Superintendent Of the road, Mr. Twichell's
administration has been eminentIy successful, and
has commended itself to the stockholders and to
she public. alEays-and we believe it will be hard
for the Bay State or any one else to make the
stockholders believe that the executive talent
which Mr.. T. has displayed, as Superintendent,
will not be as faithfully and judieiously employed
in the more honorable, but not more responsible,
Office Of President OF Corporation which he has
contributed so much 70 make convenience to
the public and good investment for the stock.
holders. For our part, we hope that the election
OF officers will prove their appreciation of Mr.
TWichell's past services, by making him Presi-
dent Of the road, if he desires the post.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-17
CnnItcr Rnnh md Srn-Ier Fercr:

Tspvcia ly during the prevalence Of this malignant
and atal disease. the public should again he informed
that GkBNNiLLk'S VEiETABLE EXTRA Tis the most
ehectua remedy for Canker, Csnker Rash and Scarlet
Bevsr Tanker and ThTushn the Mouth Throat Distemp
or, what Is Magnant Putred Sore Throat DYsRgTERY,
ana All suAaR COMPLAINTS; has been IN use TWEEN.
ty-three years. As family medicine ii Ia unrivalled
being composed Of harmless materials.
The genuine has the fac smile II the inventor A. 8
0hENVlLLE, on the wrapper and cir'uar. IL Is now
Manufactured by his widow, Mrs s. A. Or nvie In Wor.
eester, and is for sale At John J. Brown sons a2b
washington street. aud oharlesT Carnoy, 1873 Washn g
Ton street, Boston Also by Jauies Green an D. Scott
Worce tsr, and druggists generally
Aho,GRENVILLEs LtNIMEET, TO accompany the Elk.
tracts Tor Sore Tn oat as outwart applica.
light or severe 1t will re vye the anguish almost Instant
" and perform most wo6derfu IL would be well
@ syery family TO Keep l., 1t being also good for Cruises
Chilbains, Chapped Hands, Sore Lips and Noses Piles
&C., &c. an N'' az a,is' y
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-17
SPECIAL NOTICES.

THE most durable and beautiful Pic
lures ever h4a1e the patent Douhe Glass Amhro
types the exclusive right to mate which for the city Of
Worcester is owned by CHASE in Fosters Block, 222
Msn rect where you get beautiful patsI AmbrO
type One Dollar Glass pictures for q, SO and IS
conts. Those in want Of pictures respectfully in
vitei cal my Gallery before going to any other
and examie my sp' cimens, and and think will be
satisfied Remem mher that this is the only place
where you get patent AmbrOtypes in the city OF Wor
cester. D. CHASE