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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-07-15

SNAKE CHARMiNG.-rh East Marshield
correspondent of the bingham Journal un-
der date of June 20, makes the following
statement in regard to case of alleged snake
charming in that town:
"a boy in Marshfeld, nine or ten years of
age, adopted son of Mr.. Seth Decrow, while
going to school on Wednesday last, encoun-
tered a snake, which crept across his feet,
very much frightening him, and apparently
exerting an influence over him similar 10 that
sometimes produced by mesmerlsm. The boy
seemed to be charmed or bound by the en-
chanting power Of the snake, for he could not
get away from it, although he was very de-
sirous of doing SO. Some persons seeing the
unhappy condition of the boy, went to him
and led him away, and conducted him to his
home. lie was not bitten, but his limbs were
affected with rigidity and chillness. His mind
dwelt continually on the snake, and his i'm
agination pictured the reptile to him on the
floor and out at the window. In the course
of few hours he became more calm, and his
limbs were restored to their usual condition.
His mother and others believe that he would
never have got away from the snake without
assistance"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-07-15

PERSONAL. Colonel Fremont is quite i'll at
the Brevoort House, in New York.
The Cunningham family are still resid-
ing at No. 81 Bond street, and none of them
have left the city since the trial of Mrs Cum
bingham. They are living very retired, and
receive bnt few visitors. Eckel never calls
there, and Snodgrass very seldom.
Horace Greeley, of the New FORK Tribune,
with his family, will again sail for Europe in
October, to be absent probably for a year
New York editors have a peachaut for Eu-
ropean life. Mr.. Bryant of the Eveatng
Post, is abroad with his family. Mr.. Kay
mond, of the Times, has gone to place his
wife and children in Paris for year or two.
The wife of Mr.. Bennett, of the Herald,
resides permanently III Paris, and report says,
spends one quarter of the income of that
establishment, or not less than $25 1000 a
year. VIM. Henry Herbert is now the lead
Ing editorial writer of the Times
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-07-15

LEoNoRA D'ORoo. A Novel. By g. P. r.
James, Esq, Author of ''The Old Dominion
"Ticonderoga,' "Agnes Sorel" &c. vol.
8vo, PIP $50. Price, paper, 81 cents. New
York Harper & Brothers. 1851.
The novels of James are more numerous than
those of any other English writer, since the
day of Sir Walter Scott, and, next to him,
probably, he enjoys the highest general popular
ity of any writer of fiction. The beauty OF his
style, the copiousness of his descriptions. and
his rare talent in portraying character, render
him, justly, a favorite with the people. The
present work is one of his best, and is published
as one of Harper's Library of Select Novels, and
is sold at only so cents.
For sale by z Baker & Co.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-07-15
THE LATEST NEWS.
By Telegraph to the Worcester Daily Spy.
By the American Telegraph Company's Printing Lines.
Ofiee in General Express Office lincoln House Block.
Fire at Utica-State Lunatfc Hospital
Burned.

At eight O'Clock A. NJ, Tuesday, flames were
seen issuing from the cupola of the New York
State Lunatic Asylum, in Utica, and soon they
assembled in great column, and then burst down
wards toward the wings on the West. They
ragged for four hours, and completely burned out
the main building to the very cellar, damaging
much of the East wing, and somewhat injurng
the West wing. The rear wings are uniniured
Five hundred patients were in the Asylum at the
time. Three were removed to tile rear wings, and
considerable number OF them taken as the fire
progressed, into grove in the rear of the build
ings, where they were placed under guard of sew.
eral military companies, called out for the occa-
sion. The damage to the building can hardly
amount to less than 100000. DR.. L. F. Rose
was seriously, if not fatally burned.
UTICA, July l4-3 P. M.-The fire at the Asy-
!um has been subdued, That part of the build
ms, occupied by the patients was little damaged,
ana none OF the patients injured. No additional
accommodations will be required for them and
one OF the attending physicians says, they will all
De as comfortable by tomorrow night as before.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-07-15

A DIsoovERY.-About year ago, "John
Pnenix," alias "Squibob," contributed to the
pages of the Knickerbocker Magazine bur.
lesque fourth of July grafton. 1t lacked the wit
ofmany of his writings, and was not extensively
copied. 1t was reserved for the astute editor Of
the Bay State TO elevate it into importance by
gravely branding it as sectional document and
denouncing it as an instrument in the hands oil
Northern fanatics for dissolving our great and
glorious Union, &C., &c.
g What do you think Of that, my cat ~
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-07-15

Rror IN New YoRK.-Cny Officers among
| the Rioters.-Nelo York, July l3.-The riot
| this afternoon in the 18th Ward, was of a very
serious character. A mob Of five hundred
Irish and Germans attacked the Metropolitan
police with missiles and firearms. The police
were driven back, as were also a squad sent
e their relief. Another detachment of one
hundred men was Immediately sent to the
scene of the conflict, and a requisitiou has
been made for detachment of military.
EUeRiag. rioters have been fighting
among themselves the whole afternoon, occa-
sionally attacking strangers who ventured
among them. Several persons were badly
beaten, on supposition that they were police
men in disguise.
1t is said that a member of the common
council, and many of the ex-police, are active
among the rioters.
Mayor Wood is not to be found.
AT last accounts matters were comparative
ly quiet
Ne,0 York, July l4.-The city remained
quiet throughout the night. There was no
one killed. Six policemen and eight prison.
ers were more or less injured. Three regi-
ments were kept under arms all night, and
dismissed this morning.
At the inquest into the death of Meyer, it
was proved that he was the notorious burglar
known as Jack Spratt, and that he was shot,
not in the riot, but while in the act of com"
hitting burglary III Broadway.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-07-15
The New orr. Riots.

NEW York, July l4.-The rioters of the sew
enleenth ward are making extensive preparations
for renewal of the conflict tonight An incen-
diary handhil is circulated, calling mass meet.
ing 10 put down the metropolitan police A meet
ing had also been held at the German Theatre. in
worth street, to make arrangements for the at
tack II is reported that the rioters have proyi-
ded feldpiece, and have plenty of muskets and
ammunition. The police commissioners are pre-.
pairing for them, at all points, force of nearly
three hundred policemen is stationed in the ward,
and three regiments are ordered to report them
selves at their armories at five O'clock
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-07-15

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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-07-15

ANTIOCH CoLLBGE.-In consequence of pc
cuniary endorsements, Antioch College,
Ohio, has been assigned to Mr.. Palmer,
President of tho Broadway Bank, in New
York, in order to save it from sale at auc-
ton. The scholarship system, under which
il had at times four hundred students, has
be required to pay fair tuition bills, in order
that by this means the current ex penses of
the College can be met. The College will be
kept open Tor the coming year. Hon. Horace
Mann is reelected as its President, and Rev.
DR.. Bellows, of New York city, and Rev. Mr..
Fay aud Hon. Aaron Harlan, Of Yellow
Springs, have been appointed committee to
select the rest Of tho Faculty.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-07-15

Too MANY DRESSES. The New York dis
trict court has decided in the case of John
Atwell VS.. Henry w. Brooks, that, under
certain circumstances, husband is not liza
BILE for his wife's debts. 1t appeared that
during the months of March and April last,
the delendont had sold three silk dresses, etc. !,
amounting to $92 60, to the defendants
wife, and charged them to her, not knowing
the defendant. 1t also appeared that the ar
tices furnished were not necessary for her and
defendants circumstances in life. The case
was nou.suited, with costs and ten dollars
extra costs.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-07-15

A young and beautiful girl pleaded
earnestly to be admitted to the presence of
some of the wounded fllibusters in New York
city Bellevue Hospital, to learn news of her
lover, and also of relative. A wounded SOL
der told the poor girl that he had seen them
both shot and burnt in Guadalupe Church.
Mr.. Thompson, who visited Liberia
in June, 1856, and travelled short distance
(perhaps 100 miles,) Northeast from Monrov-
ia, saw wild coffee tree which had been cut
down, and was fifteen inches in diameter, and
seventy-tiye feet long. In the West Indies
wenty feet is considered pretty high tree.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-07-15
THE CRoocBD ELM; Or, LIFE by the wayside.

The CRoocED ELM Or, LIFE by the Waysde.
Boston Whittemore, Niles, & Hall.
This entertaining book, which has been pro-
nounced by the Boston press to rival "The Lamp
lighter" in its merits and promise of popularity.
The Journal says it "has received the entire en-
dorsement of the Boston press, and what is still
more in its favor, of the Boston reading commu-
nifty" The Herald says, the happy blending
of the different phases of life, and the knowledge
of human character displayed by the author,
show him to be perfect master of his art. 1.-The
is describing rural scenes his style is natural and
unaffected but if he is portraying the intrigues
and characteristics of plotting woman, he is nj
less at bonneville every page must convince the
reader that the authors knowledge of what is
termed good society is by no means limited" 1t
may be found at Loring's music store, 2OS Main
street.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-07-15

| FUEL FOR LoCOMOTIvEs.-The experiments in
the use of coal for locomotives have settled the
question most concusively in favor of that fuel
In our recent notice of the successful manage
ment of the Providence and Worcester Railroad,
omitted to state, what we should have stated,
that of the various retrenchments by which that
has been made the best paying road in New Eng
land, the greatest and most important has been
the substitution of coal for wood, as fuel for the
locomotives. All the freight engines on the road,
land the freight business is very large on that
road,) are now run with coal, as are also all the
passenger engines excepting one, and that is to
be altered for coal as soon as it can be spared
from the road long enough to have the altera-
ton made. By this change, it is ascertaned
that about onehat the sohole expense for fuel as
SaUed. Aside from this saving in expense, the
convenience Of burning coal is so much greater
than wood, that we understand the managers of
the road would not be willing to return to the use
Of wood, even if the trains could be run with it at
the same expense.
We rejoice in the entire success of this expert.
ment' not only on account of the great addition
1t will make TO the income of the roads that make
the change, but because it will check that awful
destruction Of wood, which threatened to make a
scarcity SO great, that, in few years, the poor
people in the country would have to buy it for
fuel, as they now have to buy it in France by the
pound. The Providence and Worcester Railroad
Company deserve great credit and the thanks Of
the whole community for the lead they have
taken in this important reform, and for their per-
severance in carrying it through to result SO
successful.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-07-15

ELEcTRrcAL PHENoMENA.-At Springfield,
on Saturday afternoon, when most of the sky
was coudless and there was no rain, the citi-
zens were startled by tremendous clap of
thunder. Nathaniel Treadwell's house was
struck by lightning, but not much injured.
At Abbey's lumber yard a "ball Of fire"
burst just over the top of an elm, and the
splinters of flame played among the branches
and girdled the trunk Of the tree in corkscrew
fashion, the shock at the same time throwing
Mr.: Page oil his feet, and oyerturning Mr..
Asa Fish.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-07-15

The Herald of Freedom of the 9th
ult., estimates the influx of population to
kanzas, the present season, at 80 900, and is
Of opinion that before Winter sets IN 100 900
will hava been added to the permanent popu-
lation Of the territory. Meantime the human
current pours on with undiminished volume.
Many stop in Western Missouri, and Others
continue on to Northern Texas. There is
regular stream Of emigrants flowing South
through Lawrence to other places in Kanzas,
to the number Of hundreds day, looking for
q warmer climate.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-07-15

Thomas d. Eliot of New Bedford has declined
the Republican nomination for Attorney Gener
AL on account Of his business. The State Com.
mittee, who have authority to fill the vacancy
upon the ticket. will meet in Boston todoy, fol-
the purpose Of organization. George A. Croker
OF Taunton has resigned his place upon the com.
nittep
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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-07-15

POLICE CoURr.-Trial for Forgery. Henry
w. Baldwin of Shrewsbury was complained of
before the Police Court yesterday, by William
NJ. Bickford, for forging five several notes of
hand, amounting in all to the sum of S4729 Al,
and two to William NJ. Bickford, all bearing date
at Cincinnati, Ohio, May 90 1856, and signed
Schouler, Baldwin, & Co.
After protraeted examination, which lasted
during the afternoon and evening, the defendant
was held to bail to answer at the next term of the
Criminal Court, in the sum Of $4,000, and in de-
fault of bail was committed
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-07-15

ACCIDENT TO THE Postmaster OF SALEM
We learn from the Salem Gazette, that as Dr.
Geo. B. Loring, postmaster of that city, was
on Monday engaged at his farm with a now
ing machine, one of his horses started sud-
denly, bringing one of the moving knives
against the heel of his foot. The knife cut
instantly almost or quite half through below
the ankle. A very thick and stout boot, which
he wore, probablyFpreyented the lnstantane-
GUS amputation of the whole foot. Drs Cox
aud Piorson were soon in attendance, and the
wound properly treated. The anatomical
know ledge and presence of mind of DR.. Ior-
ing, probably saved his life. By pressing his
hand upon the main artery in the upper part
of the leg, he was able to check somewhat,
until the arrival Of the physicians, the great
flow of blood, which would otherwise have
been very dangerous. AT present it is not
expected that amputation will be necessary.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-07-15

Mr.. ALGER's ORATIoN.-A pamphlet edition
of Rev. Mr.. Ayers fourth of July oraeion VIII be
issued from the Office of the Boston Bee, tomor-
row. 1t will doubtlets find ready sale. Al
though the Journal, TraUeller, and other Boston
papers issued large editions containing IT, the
supply was soon exhausted by the demand and
hence the call for it in a new and more conVen-
lent form. Let copies oft be scattered profusely'
far and near as just the thing adapted to the pres
ent time.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-07-15

HuNT's MERCHANTS MAGAZINE, for July,
which we have received from the agent, John
Boyien, No.2, Lincoln House Block, contains,
among its many interesting and useful articles, a
continuation Of Hon. AmOsa Walkers valuable
series on "Poitical Economy" and the customa-
ny amount Of important statistical and miscel-
laneous matter.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-07-15

FIRE IN PROVIDENCE. - About half past
four yesterday morning fire was discovered
between the buildings owned by Truman
Beckwith and William A. Howard on West
minister street. The building belonging to
Mr.. Howard was considerably damaged by
fire and water. 1t was occupied by A. L.
Calder, apothecary, and w. |. Ellis & Co.,
dry goods dealers, in the first story, and by
E. Luther, who kept boarding house in the
second and third stories. Mr. Calder's stock
is slightly damaged by water. Mr.. Iuther's
loss is about $4,000, on which there is $1,000
insurance at the Farmers Mutual, East
Greenwich. The stock of w. l. Ellis & Co.
was damaged to the amount of $1,000, and
was fully covered by insurance at the Hamp-
den Office in Springfield, and Conway Office
in Conway. Mr. Beckwith's building was
badly damaged, and was insured fot $1,000 at
the Mutual Office in this city. 1t was occu-
pied by L. II. Humphreys & Co. as manu-
factory of ice cream, confectionery, &c. The
loss on their stock is about $500. Tie origin
Of the fire is unknown, but it is supposed to
be the work of an incendiary. Providence
Jouraa', l4tb.
We understand that the loss on Mr.. Towards
building, above named was about $780, 1t was
insured at the Mechanics Mutual Office, in this
city, and at the Providence Mutual, for S26OO
each.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-07-15

Mr.. Albert q. Browne, Jr., Of Salem. lately {
the Boston atlas and IraoeRer corps, has started
for St. Louis, to join the military expedition
across the continent to Utah. he goes out as
the special correspondent Of the Tribune, and
expects to winter among the Mormons, and be
absent at least year
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-07-15

MECHANICS AssooIATIoN.--At the meeting,
last night, the report of the Building Committee
was accepted without reading, and committee,
consisting of Anthony Chase, Horatio N. Tower,
and one other person. was chosen to superintend
the publication ofthe same, by detail
No other besiness was done, except the voting
in of some fifteen new members.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-07-15

DAGUsRREoTTPFs. - The subscriber would invite all
who wish for Pictures any variety of STYLE to call and
examine his pictures, at No. 10 Harrington Corner
N. B. In addition to what may be found at other
ooms in the city, may be had the improved Ambroty pc
Photographs colored in oil ooos and the Mlanotypes
which other Artists in the city have or can have, as
they have not the patent right B. D. MARKHAM.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-07-15

How TO KEEP CooL.-Cold water in pro.
fusion at least once day light diet, in
Guiding plenty of vegetables clean linen per
diem, and loose style of dress. Add an
nntalnted conscience, g void of offence. "
Keep the pores open, the head cool, and the
heart warm, and all will go well.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-07-15

Slate for ROOfs.-The subscriber is prepared to
furnish Slate for Roofs Of superior quality and lay it in
the best manner, on the most satisfactory terms Sam.
pies may be seen at the yard on Grove street.
apI2 dtf John RARMARn
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