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Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28
Sensations in Dying.

What are the sensations of persons during
their transition from this life to the future?
The following narratives, taken from Dr.
Newman's Philosophy Of Charming, viii be
read with interest.
DIR. Adam Clarke, when relating his reco-
cry from drowning, stated to Dr. Lcttsom
that, during the period of his unconscious
ness, he felt new kind of life. He says
"Now aver, lst,' That, in being drowned,
felt no pain. I'd. That | did not, for a
single moment lose my consciousness. Sd.
| felt indescribably happy; and though dead,
as to the total suspension Of all the functions
of life, yet | felt no pain in dying; and take
it for granted, from this circumstance, those
who die by drowning feel no pain. 4th. That
| felt no pain till once more exposed to the
action of the atmospheric air; and then /
felt great anguish and pain returning to life,
which anguish had continued under water,
never should have experienced y &c.
DR.. Moore cites Mr.. Green, who, in his di-
ary mentions person who had been hung
and cut down on reprleve, who, being asked
what were his sensations, stated that the
preparations were dreadful beyond express
sion but that, on being dropped, he instantly
IOuHu HllloNl dlliQ9l utiho uHu IlNCIe Nl
blood, which gradually acquired q greensh
tinge. Imagining that il he could reach a
certain spot be should be easy, he seemed to
himself to struggle to attain it, and then he
felt no more.
Schiller, whom dying, was asked how he
felt. "Calmer and calmer,n he replied Dr.
Moore says that when the vital flame flicker
ed, almost cxtinguished, the heart faltering
with every pulse, and every breath convul-
sion, he said to a dying believer, who had not
long before been talking of undying love,
Are you in paia?' and the reply, with appa-
rently the last breath, was Il is delight
fat" In another person, in whom a gradual
disease had 50 nearly exhausted the physical
powers that the darkness of death had al
ready produced blindness the sense Of Gods
lore was SO ogerpowerng that every express
sion, for many hours, referred to it tiu raptu-
rous words, such as, This is life-this is
heayen-God is life--I need no faith-I have
the promise"
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28
From the Puritan Recorder.
Gary it Home to Mother"

CdrIy IL ECHle 10 tAOLHoI
man, Ca miner from California; one of the pas
scngers of the Central .fmerica gave one of thC
rescued ladies bag of money to take to his mother
Here, lady take this bag of gold,
OF treasures I've no other;
II is the fruit of tolls untold
Garry it home to motherp
Say, just before the ship went down,
/ thought and wept about her;
And bear this message from her son
Twas sad to die without her."
BE STILL be still, my yearning heart
The waves my grief will smother;
My God, receive me where thou art,
And comfort my poor mother
o, mother motherl in that word
How much of joy and sorrow!
Her heart to-day, which hope has stirred
Shall throb with hope tomorrow.
God help hor when with pangs untold
She tries her grief to smother,
And hears, amid the dear-bought gold
Garry it home to motherlp
NJ. 4. W. c.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28

How can you get the cork out of tho neck
of a bottle without breaking the bottle or
pulling the cork out2 Push it in, tobe-sure.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28

THAT'S FAcr.-A venerable old man says:
let the slandered take comfort--it is only
at fruit-trees that thieves throw stones"
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28

Henry Ward Boecher has been spoken of
as "a cross between the Apostle Paul and
Jack Sheppardn
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28

1t was Napoleon who said /: Strange as it
may appear when ! want any head work
done ! choose provided his education
has been suitabe-with long nose. His
breathing Is bold and free and his brain as
well as his lungs and heart, cool and clear
In my observations of men, | have almost
Invariably found long nose and a long head
together
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28

A good old Quaker lady, after listening to
the extravagant yarns of a storekeeper as
long as her politeness would allow, said to
him: Friend, what pity it is sin to lie,
when it seems so necessary to thy business
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28

Why is a four-quart jug like lady's side
saddle2 Because it holds gal OH, (galtoa.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28

Why are your eyes like post horsesl Be-
cause they are continually under the lashes.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28
From Porter's Spirit of the Times.
HETTY RAY.
BY D. II. P.

III u H. L.
Clink, clink. the goblets cink,
The sparkling wine let's drink
'Tis twenty years ago to-day
Since first saw sweet Hetty Ray.
We met in woodland glen,
Far from the haunts of men;
Where the wild rose sweet fragrance gave,
And the mountain-bird in the stream did lave.
She sat upon mossy seat,
And there her snow-white feet
In the babbllng brook did play
Twas thus saw sweet Hetty Ray.
| spoke to her there and then,
As we sat in that shady glen;
And she tossed her dark, rich curls, away,
And a witching smile on her lips did play
AS placed her hand in mine,
And looked in her face divine
l bowed me to her maiden sway,
And fell in love with Hetty Ray.
As she looked on me and smiled,
spoke of my passion Wild
And asked if she would wed straightway--
To which she quickly answered, "yea."
Ciink, elink. the goblets clink-
Fill to the rim and drink;
'Tis twenty years ago to-day
Since first saw sweet IIetty Ray.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28

SIR Peter Lely made it a rule never to
look at bad picture, having found by expe-
rence that whenever he did so, his pencil
took tint from it. Apply the same rulo
to bad books and bad company.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28

I'VE chcerfully comply with request to publish
the following The lines are quite touching, and
will tend to awake fila love that has been lullel
to sleep by continued absence from the home that
was made dear by the presence Of q motherl
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28
Gbc loeeklp Ceoeer,
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY, by
n A. SPRINGER & co.
SPRINGER. F.. b. DAINGERFIELD.
RI Q II M So.
Advertising.

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U Shseouent insertion, 81 So
q - liberal deduction on the above rates will
4 made for quarterly and yearly advertisements.
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS
z, Il, ho inserted at the following rates:-Two Dol
II nor square for the first insertion, and One Dol
4 per square for each subsequent insertion.
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avo are prepared to do Job Printing Of every de-
r;ntion in style superior to any other Office in
a Southern Mines, and at as fair rates.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-12
CONGRESS-.

FRIDAY. Jan. 9.
SENATE.-ln the Senate today, MIR. Seward
introduced a bill to expedite teegraphic com
munieatlon for he use of the Government in
its foreign intercourse. 1t authorizes the Sec.
retary of State. under direction of the Presi
dent, to contract with any competent associa.
ton for the aid of Government in extending
a line across the ocean to Ireland from New
foupdland, ON such terms and conditions as
shall seem just and reasonable, provided the
Government of Great Britain shall enter into
a,similar contract with the same parties.
The bill was referred to the Post Office
Committee.
The House bill for the payment of Invalid
and other pentions was passed.
The Senate then resumed the consideration
of the Iowa election case.
Mr.. Seward, who had the floor, based his
argument in favor of Mr.. Harlans right to a
seat, on the ground that, while leg slalive acts
require the concurrent vote OF the two branch
es of the Legislature, the act Of choosing u
s. Senator is not'a legislative act, but merely
an additional duty, which Lad been deyolved
upon the members Of the Legislature. When
they performed this duty, it was in joint Con-
vention, the individuality Of the two Houses
being merged aud lost IN the joint body.
Messrs. Brown and Hale favored the claim
of the sitting member.
Messrs. Stuart, Toucey, and Douglas OPP
posed it, but no question was taken.
Adjourned till Monday.
HOUSE. The House passed twenty -one pri-
waite bills.
An adjournment was about being affected,
when Mr.. kelsey introduced. as question of
privilege. an editorial from the N. Y. Times,
NJ thu OH IN xrh oha .l... &
Congress aud lobby agents with gross corrup-
ton, mentioning the Minnesota Land Bill in
the connection. Mr.. Kelsey remarked that.
If there e. lists such combination as is al
legged, he wanted to know it, and have the
facts go before the people. He concluded by
Offering resolution for the appointment of a
Committee, with power TO send Tor persons
and papeIs, to investigate said charges.
Mr.. Paine.-I scarcely know whether
ought to say anything or not. | know MOTH
ing about that editor or his journal. But /
do know that there has been a proposition
made in the Honse, by member. Of the House
on the subject. Sensation.
Cries OF "WhO is hes Expose him :"
Mr.. Panel shall not name the gentle
man.
rCries of "Down in front; stand out Of the
aisles we can't see"
Mr.. Psine.--I shall mention no member by
name
A yoice.-You ought to do it.
Mr.. Palne.-lt was with feelings Of iDdig-
nation heard the proposition.
impatient demands Of "What was II q tell
it'll nMsurt
Mr.. Psine.-A distinct proposition was made
to me by member Of this House, Ia regard
to the Minnesota LAID bill, aud that $1,000
would be given In consideration of vote for
that bill. II the proposed Committee shall be
raised. and am called on as witness, 1 shall
give my evidence. sia
Alter some further debate, the resolution
was adopted. The Speaker will announce tho
Committee tomorrow. Adjourned.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-12
W TER DAILY 81


Elk SHERIFF R1cHARDsoN-on the retiring
of this gentleman from the Office of Sheriff, the
following letters were addressed to him by the
first and second jurors of the Court of Common
Pleas, now in session in this city,
Worcester, Jan. s, 1857.
HON GEO. w. RICHARDSON:
Dear Sir:-We,
the undersigned, composing the first Jury in the
Court C. Pleas, now being held at Worcester
would hereby tender you our sincere and hearty
thanks, for the unileim kindness and uTbanity
with which you have treated us, during the pres
ent term of this Court and for the very able man
ner in which you have discharged the duties of
the Office Of High Sheriff for this county, during
the last four years, believing that you deserve
the plaudits of well done good and faithful ser
want
With our best wishes for your future prosperity
and happiness, we remain yours truly,
S. BDTrERW0RTa. AARON G0DOALE,
PERLBf BARTLETT, WI. GIBSON,
AIzIkUs BROWN, WILLIAM oAss.
GRO. NJ RUfTRICK, STEPHEN A. BURBANK,
ALBERT BILL GEORGE CHASE,
EDMUND NJ 1HOLS, MARTIN s. BROWN. y
FRED. CUTTING, supe''y.
CoURr HOUSE. WORCESTER Jan. 7, 1857.
At meeting of the second Jury, in their jury
rom, it was unanimously
Voted That the thanks of this Jury be present.
ed the Hon. Geo. w. Richardson. the retiring
Sheriff OF this county, for the uniform courtesy
and urbanity which have characterized his conduct
towards them during the present term.
They will carry to their homes pleasant recol.
lections of their duties here under his charge.
and they beg him to accept their earnest wishes
for his happiness and prosperity in all his future
and official life
wARNHR1 BINDS. Fore,n DANL A. SHERMAN,
D. s. MESSENGER, OK, 7. ]. WALES.
MOSES SMITH, GEO. r. MGNR0E,
D. r. TYLER, ABIIAH H. RAYMOND,
henry Y. WING, JOHN II. Jockey
ALBERT G. NoURSE, JOSEPH ". MORSE,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-12

The subscriber is happy toinform his friends
customers and the public generally, hat he has secured
the services of Mr.. VIM. Hathaway, the well known Am
brotype artist and introducer Of the art into the city
Worcester. In securing artist of the oldest expert
in making Glass Pictures the public may be
of obtaining at my gallery pictures which cannot be
ceei by any in the city As proof ofthis please
call and examine specimens also to test the skill of tile
artist, by sitting Ali pictures emnatng from my estbb
lishment, of the price of One Dollar and uoaards, are
warranted to give entire satisfaction Knowing that it
requires both time and talent to make first pcures
it will give much pleasure to make for any all of
my customers, who will pay dollar and upwards pic
tures which, in point of urilisncy beauty and istical
finish, cannot be exceled Those Of my former Gus
toners and the public who may still cling the idea Of
having 25 So and rs pntures can, usual, pro-
cheap work at my gallery Harrington Corner; in
word please call aud examine specimens, you will be
assured Of polite attention, and superior pictures
n MAXHAM
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-12

RMPOR FAINT TO FEMALES Dr.
CHEESEMAN'S PIbLS.-Tbe combination of ingredi-
nts in these Ps is the result long and extensive
practices theV mild in their op raan and certain of
restoring nature to It's proper chanel every instance
have the ills proved successful They are certain to
open those distractions to which females are LIABLE and
bring oature TO its per channel whtreby health re
stored and the pas and dssthly nance is changed
10 healthy one No female enjoy good health un
less she is reeulari and whenever obstruction axes
place, whether from exposure, cold or any other caus
the general health mm dat begins decline and the
want OF snch remedy has been the cause of SO many
Coz sumrtions among young females Headache, pain in
the side paptation of the heart oahiag OF food and
disturbed sleep, do always arise from the Interrupt
ton OF nature; and whenever that is the case the Pills
will nvar ably remedy all these evils. In ali cases If
painful menstruation, and spinal aft ctons
in the back anu bs lownsss Of spirits hyst RIGS &C.
Nor are they less eucacous in the of Leuchorrha
commonly called the Whites These Pills should new
er be taken duri pregnancy they would be sure to
bring on miscarriage. Warranted purely Vegetable and
tree from anything injurious life health Full and
explicit directions which sh ud be read accompany each
box.
These Pills are put up in square at boxes Persons re-
siding where there is established BY enclos-
ing One Dollar in letter. prepaid, tt NJ B. Green Co
worcester MASS, can have them their respective
ad hess by return of mai
NJ B. GREEN CO., Agents for Worcester.
g. L CHEESMMAN Proprietor New York
dl daw6m
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-12

CHINESE SUGAR CANE.-We have received
from the publishers, Messrs J P. Jewett & Co.,
of Boston, book of one hundred and six pages
devoted to the history and mode of culture of the
Chinese sugar cane, with accounts of its success
in different parts of the United States-written
and complied by James F G. Hyde, of Walnut
Grove Nursery, Newton Centre.
There has been in this community, and indeed
throughout the Northern, Western, and some of
TIE Southern States, for some time past, gener.
al desire to obtain all the facts in regard to the
feasibility of cultivating the Chinese sugar cane
10 this country, and especially in the Northern
portions OF the Union.
We would refer all who wish for information
on this subject to the work of Mr. Hyde. 1t con,
tains his oon experience in raising the cane, and
we have personal knowledge that the molasses ex.
trscted therefrom was equal to the average of the
West India article Letters from distinguished
agricultursts and others who have raised the cane
are also given.
The low price Of this valuable and seasonable
work (twenty FIVE cents) will, undoubtedly, en-.
sure for it large circulation.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-12
Y.~MONDAY, JANUARY H. 1854

sation for services rendered, beyond the APP
preparation already made and this. notwith-
standing his certificate had been given from
time to tire, that the work was progressing
in conformity to the resolve In view of all
the facts in tho case, your Committee would
recommend that 10 further payments be made
on account of the work, without the sanction,
Of the Legislature
The communication was laid on the table,
on motion of Mr.. Hopkins Of Northampton,
and was ordered to be printed.
Adjourned.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-12

CLEARING-0uT BALE OF WINTER CLOTHING.
Mfssrs. A. z. Ware & Co, Nos. los and ITO
Main street, advertise in another column, that
they have marked down to first cost the prices of
their remaining stock OF winter clothing, in order
to insure its rapid sale, and to make Tor the
reception of splendid stock of spring goods
Every article is marked at the lowest cash price
at which it can be sold, and the purchaser who
desires to replenish his wardrobe at small tx.
pense, will do well to walk in, examine the goods
take partcular notice of the ''low fggers," and
purchase according to his wants and the length
of his purse.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-12

We have received the following publications
from A. Williams & Co., Boston, successors to
Fetridge & Co. They are sold, also, by s. Thomp-
son & Co., in this city -
Dickins's Household Words, being Dix, Ed
wards, & Co.'s reprint for January This is an
excellent number, which we have already no.
ticed.
The Wreck Ofthe Golden Mary, being the cap.
tain's account of the great deiversnee of her PEG
pie in open boat at sea A New Christmas
Story, being Christmas number of the House
hold Words. BY Charles Dickens.
Merry's Book Of Puzzles, being collection Of
hieroglyphic rebusses, puzzles, riddles, conun-
drums, &c. Selected from Meuy's Museum and
Parley's Magazine, with large original additions.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-12

kANzAs ITEMs.-T Topeka, Dec. 29.-Gov.
Robinson resigns to day, and will leave i'm
mediately for Washington, where he will
spend the winter laboring for free Kanzas.-
Lieut. Gov. Roberts succeeds him.
The Free State Legislature will certainly
meet, though one-thrd OF the number are in
the States, and dare not return.
Gov. Geary desires Congress to remand the
Free State Constitution back to the people for
another vote.
Ephraim Banter, the first tried convict, who
was at the first days fight at Hickory Point
has been reprieved by the Governor.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-12

The Spy don't seem to have heard who was
elected Clerk of the Senate, and is just as
Ignorant who got the Clerkship in the House !;
Il don't mention either of them Transcript
If our contemporary had not been as blind,
usually, as its mental and moral nature is
obtuse, 1t would have seen that in our report
of the organization of the Legislature, the
election of Clerks in both branches, with the
number Of votes each received, as well as those
of the opposing candidates, is recorded side by
side, with that of President of the Senate and
Speaker of the House
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-12

STANDING SCHOOL CoMMITTEEs.-At meet
ing of the School Committee of the City of Wor-
eester, January 9th, 1857 the following Standing
Committees were chosen
On School Hoases-M essrs. Earle, Woodwork,
Kelley, Dexter, and Burbank
On Is imates-Messrs. Harris, Wayland, An
ger, jerks. and Ward
On Examination Of Teachers-Messrs. Bush
nell, A. Hill, Faunce, Jones, aud Warren.
On Books and Apparatas-Mes W. W Rice,
Hitchcock, II C. Rice, H. A. Hill, and Clarke.
Committee on COnference-M essrs Bushnell,
H. c. Rice, and Harris.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-12

DEATHS BY SCARLET FEvER.-During the year
1856. 1862 persons died of scarlet fever in Boston,
1877 males, l75 females. The Oldest person de-
ceased ofthis disorder was 40. The largest num-
Der of deaths in any one month was in December,
when l15 died.
In Worcester, there were over forty deaths by
scarlet fever during the last three months of
1856
The whole number Of deaths by scarlet fever in
New York, for the year 1856, was 1923, showing a
large increase over the year 1855, and LAO more
deaths than were caused by this disease in l84S.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-12
LOCAL NEWS

FIRE IN WARREN.-The school house Of the
fourth (southwestern) school district was destroy
ed by FIRE early last Tuesday morning, and is a
total loss, there being no insurance, and nothing
was saved. The fire seemed to originate in the
wood house, and is attributed by some to incen-
diarism. The building was nearly new, and was
considered the best district school house in the
town.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-12

ANTI SLAVERY FAIR The annual fair of the
Worcester North Anti Slavery Society is to be
held in Fitchburg at the Town Hall, commence
ing on Wednesday evening of this week. and ex !,
tending through Thursday and Friday. The usual
attractions will be presented.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-12

DR.. Peters Cele bra ed PILLS for Females
warranted to be sure remedy for all obs ructions in
Femalts, arising from whatever cause These Pills
should NOT be taken st9ppage caused by preguaBcv
Tor h-y would invariably cause a miscarriage War.
raned purely vegetable, and free from anything inur
GUS to life or health Full and exphc directions accom-.
pany each box Price IS 90 For sale by DIS HILL
JAsEPH lie agents, No. 12l Main street. Worcez ter
All orders shoud be sent to tie above address
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-12

ARSoLD's eLoBuLEs and VITAL FLUID are sold a
Wholesale at the Lowest prices, by John Q. Hill 22s
Mainst. AretG also. Names and statements of those
who have been greatly benefited by them, may be
at his store. myl4 diff
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-12

There Is a morning coming when Episcopa-
liauism, and Methodism, aud Congregation
alism, aud all shall stand on the sea OF glass
and worship him that stitch on the great
white throne. belong to the chnrch Of that
morning. ! like that saying Of WhiiHeld's--
Father Abraham. have you got EpiscopaliAns
dis,s up there - mol" "Have sou got In.
dopendentsi" "No none but Christians, ny
con i'--Dy. Tyna
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-12

oTsrERs AT WHoLEsALE.-Mr. ]. W. UtIey, No. 10
Foster Street, opposite tue Boston AID Worcester Rai
road, keeps himself constantly supplied with the hes
New Haven Oysters which he delivers ang part Of the
city, sends to Hotels, Eating Houses, or private am
lies in any Of the connected With Worcester by
Raioad, in quanti;ie, suit customers. Mr.. Uuey
takes especial pins always to have God article and
those who deal with him may feel quite that the BIZ
valves viii be alaays Of the best amality
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-12

AT LoeGERHEADs.-The Boston Bee and Wor-
to the provision, Of the new "Amercan plat.
form" the latter contending that certain obnox
ious features have been stricken out, &c. When
we ascertain tue precise fact in regard to the
matter, we will let our readers know.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-12

The HoRrrcuLrURrsr. for January, is very
interesting and useful number It is illustrated
with beautiful view Of the house Of B. Par.
sons, Esq., at Flushing, with figure Of the
Beuue Superan pear view Of the green houses
Of J. NJ. Call, Esq, on Staten Island, each
accompanied by descdptions-and other appro.
pirate engravings 1t is published by r. P.
Smith. PhiladeIPhiateu- is SOLD in this city by S.
Thompson 4 Co.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-12

100000 Bottles of the Spanish LussraI
sold in 10 months mostly in New England, the de
msna is still increasing. }. G. Wsdlegh, Lawrence,
Mass Sole proprietor,
For sale by BUSH CO., 81 Front Street, Worcester
and by all Druggists in Worcester and vicinity
mch7 d2taw&w1y
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-12

rare opportunity offered all who wish to supply
themselves with Dry Goods very low. During the grand
closing out sale there has been grand downfall in prices
by Geo. P. Bryant & Co. See advsrt sement.