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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-30

OUTRAGE IN MILLBURY.-on Monday night,
about IL O'Clock, says the Bay State, the Arm DRY
Village, Millbury, were startled from their slum.
bers by terrific explosion, which was found to
proceed from the residence Of A. G. Randall,
Esq 1t was found that some internal villains
had placed torpedo against the front door and
ignited it with slow match. 1t consisted ola tube
Of iron about two and half feet in length, and
would probably hold several pounds Of powder.
The damage done to the house was considerable;
the door was torn in pieces, windows blown in,
and the partitions about the house were started
from their places. There was no damage done
to life or limb, as we can learn. 1t was undoubt.
eddy deliberate attempt to destroy the lives of
the inmates OF the house, as Mr.. Randall, in the
discharge of his duties as Justice Of the Peace,
had by his fearless actions brought upon himself
the indignation of some rogues, who made use of
these means to be revenged.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-30

DEoAPITATED Custom House OFFICIALS
The Lowell Journal, in allusion to the late
political decapitations at the Boston Custom
House, says:
"a great many gentlemen from the noun
tain districts of New Hampshire will find
their way back to the pure air of the old
Granite State this spring and summer. They
will doubtless find the atmosphere Of their
native highlands exceedingly bracing and in.
MIGRATING. Undoubtedly, these highland
custom house officers have had rather sad
experience during the past four years, if re.
port speaks true, having fallen amongst the
gambling Philistines of the city, who have
stripped them of their salaries and all that
they had, leaving them with bad habits,
empty pockets, and large quantity of repen d.
tendance to carry into the "rural districts. !"
Such are some of the fruits Of a short expert
ence in Office. holding, distaste for regular
business, dissipated and expensive habits, and
to crown all, expulsion from the public crib,
producing disappointment and desperation.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-30

SHOCKING ACCIDENTAL most melancholy
accident occurred in the planning works Of
Mr.. Nathan Weaver, on Dorance street, in
Providence, about 10 o'clock Tuesday morn
ing, says the Tribune. Mr.. Eleazer NJ. Ar
mold, who was running one of the planning
machines. while in the act of adjusting the
rotary head, while under full speed, had his
right hand caught between the knife and the
board beneath. The knife was running at a
rate OF four thousand revolutions per minute,
and literally tore his right hand and arm up
to the elbow into threads. His presence Of
mind was such that he pulled on a small cord
directly over the machine and stopped it, be-
fore assistance came. Pieces Of bone and
flesh were thrown against the floor overhead.
with the greatest violence. He was taken to
his house on West Clifford street. Mr. Ar
mold is about thirty five years old, and has a
wife and four children. By this accident he
will be deprived of his right arm for life,
which, to vigorous man is one Of the great.
est losses.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-30

COL. FREMONT AND F. p BLAIR, JR,-The
Iaicott Guard, New York Infantry company.
made an unexpected call upon Col Fremont
on Monday. he whole company was invit-
ed in and Hospitality refreshed. Mr.. Blair.
member Of congress elect from the St. Iouis
district, was with Col. Fremont. and was
happily introduced by him to the guests,
Colonel Fremont said that he need not. he
hoped, think himself called upon for speech,
or anything in expression of his high appre,
citation of a citizen soldiery. He had seen
and known them, as all had known them in
the late war in Mexico. He would merely
present to them his friend Francis P. Blair of
Missouri, citizen soldier, who had seen SER
vice under Col. Doniphan. 1t might not be
ungratelul to most of those to whom he pre-
sented Mr.. Blair to indicate that he was iden.
thed with the cause of free labor. Mr.. Blair
was member of Congress from st. Louis,
lately elected to represent the largest slave
holding state in the Union, and under cir
eumstances so significant for a cause with
which many of those around him had been
lately identified.
Mr. Blair said that although he was elected
TO represent the largest slave state in the
union, he hoped that Missouri would not
long enjoy that distinction, but that the move
ment with which his election was identified
would reverse her title. He also indicated
the identity OF the movement which had late
iy triumphed in Missouri with the great aims
OF the free labor and free land movement all
over the country, and their natural deyelon-
ment.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-30

A GOOD MovB.-We understand. that there is
petition in circulation for new depot at the
Junction. The Bay State says this is an improve
ment very mnch needed, and, as is sometimes said
Of motion at political meeting, 1--WE hope il
will prevail" This petition is addressed to the
various railroad corporation, centering at that
place, which includes the Western, Norwich
Providence, and Nashua. 1t win not only benefit
the passengers, but the corporations. The pres
ent depot is SMALL ill-shapen, and is in every way
unfit for the purpose for which IL is used. The
petition can be found at the Junction depot.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-30
$sI,595 q

AMERICAN ANTIQUARIAN SoCIETY.-We learn
from the Boston Journal that a meeting of the
American Antiquarian Society was held on Wed
nesday morning, at IL O'Clock, at the Hall of the
American Academy, in the Atheneum Building,
Boston.
The report of the Council stated that the finan-
ces of the Society were in a very favorable condi
ton, and that good progress had been made to-
wards the results for which the Society were la.
boring. TWAS the purpose of the Society to pre-
serve all printed matter-old pamphlets, &c.,
no viewer ephemeral they might now appear and
to further this purpose, they were arranging them
in columns of convenient size to bind. No other
Society in this country had appropriated funds for
this purpose. Since the last meeting one of the
most honored members of the Society had died
Elisha Kent Kane A fit tribute was paid to his
memory by the Chairman of the Council.
The report of the Librarian was next submit
ted. This stated that the number of pamphlets
arranged for binding was over 10000. They were
arranged alphabetically by the of the au-
thors when these were known, and by the subject,
when the author was unknown. The number of
volumes received since last October was 500
Henry P. Sturgess has contributed 400 volumes,
including quite number ofbound volumes of old
newspapers.
The Treasurer's report stated that the amount
of the funds of the Society was, in October last,
S34,670 3d. Since, the receipts had been Sl267
40; and the disbursements 1915 lS-leaying in
the funds of the Society now 1874 1862 50, which
is yariously invested.
The Committee on Publishing Fund reported
that the amount raised was about $4,000. The
Committee begged leave to continue their exer-
tons in soliciting subscription.
T. Bigelow Lawrence of Massachusetts, Brantz
Mayer. Esq, of Maryland, George F. Houghton,
Esq, of Vermont, and Rev. William Barry of
Illinois. were nominated and recommended by the
Council for admission to membership They
were all unanimously accepted.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-30

The CONTINENTAL VoCALIsTs.-This deserv-
eddy popular talented, and gentlemanly troupe,
who will perform in this city next Tuesday at Me-
chanics' Hall, have been giving concerts to large
and appreciative audiences in Providence this
week. The Providence Journal says ''they have
amply sustained the high reputation which they
have won in other places, and proved themselves
well worthy the concentrations which have been
showered upon them by the press and people
wherever they have visited. We bespeak for them
the same kindly reception and generous patron
age during their New England tour, wherever
they may appear.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-30

The Boston Journal states that Judge Merrick
has been rapidly improving in health since his
confinement to his house on Monday last, and
that there is strong probability of his being able
to resanye his duties to-day, and have the long.
contested Dalton case continued to its conclus-
ion. Should he not be sufficiently recovered, the
Court will adjourn TO Monday next During the
interval which his illness has occasiOned, both
parties in the case have procured additional tes-
timony, and should the case proceed to-day, it
is probable that the arguments will not be reach.
ed until Monday.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-30

LEIcEsTER.-We learn from the Bay State that
the Learners Dramatic Climb" of Leicester,
composed of number of young ladies and gem
tlemen, under the direction of Charles S. knight
Esq, gave an exhibition on Tuesday evening, at
the Town Hall in Leicester. The hall was we'll
filled, and the exercises were very creditable to
the performers, consisting of declarations, dia-
logues, and singing. The cold Folks Union
Singing Club" Of the same place, intend soon to
give a concert. The club is under the direction
Of Billings Swan, Esq, and will T" line off the
tunes" Success to them.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-30
ID / z LO NJ A AWAR EDly
DE-. CLARKE'S

celebrated Sherry Wine BifferS,
BY the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics Association
at their Fair held in Boston, Sept 1857
Warranted made of Dock Root sarsaparilla Dardelop
Wild Cherry, Prickley Ash Rhubarb Thoroughwort Win
tergre5n, &c. Warranted to cure Bilious complaints
weak stomach loss of appetite dyspepsia piles COS tive
ness and humors they renew, restore fortfy and build
up the SYSTEM pleasant take and are sold at The
low price OF 25c apint 42G o., OTIS 75c OTIS 81 25
Sold in worcester by JAS. GREEN and N. H. AN
DREWs, Main street, and dealers throughout city and
country generally. d3ms sn2
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-30
Sullivan Convicted A rival of Stenmu
ship Hamsas

In the Municipal Court, at Boston, April 29th,
Robert Sullivan was convicted of rape on Ellen
Desmond. The law imposes confinement in the
state Prison for life Goodrich and White, also
implicated in the same outrage, which resulted
in the young woman's death, by jumping from
third story window, remain to be tried for the
crime.
The Bremen steamship Hansa, Capt Geerken,
from Bremen April 9th, for New York, arrived at
Boston April 18th, short of coal. She has eight
cabin and five hundred Storage passengers. Re-
ports seeing large quantities of ice off the Banks
from lat. 40 to AZ, Ion Al to 40. 80
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-30

SANFoRD's OPERA TRoUPE.-Sanford's New
Orleans Opera Troupe will perform in this city,
this evening, at Mechanics Hall. Sanlord's far
famed troupe comprises all the star talent in the
country, as may be seen by reference to the
names in the advertisement in another column.
Those who can enjoy fun, and good time gen.
orally, will be sure to be there.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-30

ANOTHER New York MYSTERY.
body of young woman, eighteen years of
age, was found ON Sunday morning. in the
North river, near the foot of Reade street.
The deceased had rope round her neck, and
was dressed in night clothes. No marks of
strangulation or violence was found upon the
body, which had been in the water about
three weeks; De. features were regular, and
her hair brown. On a finger of her left hand
was plain comedian ring.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-30

The editor of the A3gis is in possession Of
daguerreotype, taken from an original pencil
sketch of the head and bust of Washington upon
the back Of queen Of spades. 1t was taken by
]. Willer, in Salem, in 1896, and is owned in this
city by DR.. George Chandler.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-30

LAST CHANcE.-That stock of very desirable
linens, at store l55 sIain street. will be closed out
to-day, and we would advise all wishing any
thing in this line to give them CALL as the goods
are of the first quality, and sold at prices to make
it an object to purchase. Sales commence at 2
and o'clock, P. NJ. Goods at private sale, fore
moons, at auction prices
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-30

The EXPRESS INTEREsT.-The express in
terest in the United States is estimated at ten
millions Of dollars, located as follows Dos.
ton and New England, S2,OO0,0 00; New
York city and State, $5,OOO,O00; Philadel.
phia, Baltimore, Pittsburg, and the West,
$2,6OO,OO0; the Southern States 5000, 600.
On many lines the express business is a mo-
nopoly, and the profits must be enormously
large.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-30

ArHoL. : Last Friday, says the 4Egis, Mr..
Twichell, of the Pequog," and Mr.. John G..
Hill, while riding in covered buggy, were over
turned by the sudden shying of the horse, break
ing Mr.. Hills leg just above the ankle. Mr..
Twichell escaped injury.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-30

SUGAR CRoP IN SANDIsFIELD, MAss.-This
year the aggregate sugar crop of the town of
Sandisheld, is $780, 900 lbs, which, at ten
cents pound has amounted to the handsome
'sum of $4,000. The sugar is mostly run
into moulds, and sold in cakes, the largest
proportion in the city of New York, a smaller
amount in Boston. On account of the high
price of sugar, more than usual has been re-
served for home consumption
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-30

The North American says it is esti-
mated "that thirty thousand slaves were sold
and removed from Virginia last year, and two
thousand more escaped"
Gep. Gushing left Newburyport on
Monday for Minnesota, to look after his land
interests in that quarter.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-30

BURGLARY--A Bold Woman.-A burglar
was caught in the house of Mr.. Asa Mason.
at Valley Falls, on Monday night. After the
family had retired, Mrs. Mason heard noise
IN closet She rose, opened the closet door.
and encountered big Irishman. She awoke
her husband, and while he was getting out of
ped, she rushed back and seized the burglar,
and detained him till Nh. Mason arrived The
man was secured and placed in charge of an
officer Progidence Journal
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-30

IowA.-The Davenport (Iowa) Gazette claims
that the Republicans carried the State at the re-
cent election. though by meagre majority, and
it calls upon its friends to organize for the guber-
material election, when Governor Dodge will
probably be put on the track by the Democrats
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-30

cure of Group Influenza Bronchitis, Whooping Cough
Common Colds affecting the Lungs and air passages gen
orally and long stan ling OoughsIn these, there not
its SUPERIOR and, while it is thus ecacious it perfect
y safe TO administer all persons of all ages both az an
eSpec GRANT and as eluetic,
This Basam first compounded and used by the late
Prof, Calvin Newton D. with great success in an exc
tensiye practice for many 1t only needs once
tried to secure for it an unparalleled reputation.
Prepared and sold wholesale and retail, by BUSH &
Co.. Botanic Druggists 81 Front street. Worcester Mass
mch25 deceit
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-30

Mr.. CRAWFORD, THE SoULPToR.-A letter
from the wife of Crawford, the sculptor, to gem
tleman in Philadelphia, gives a clear, and of
course reliable, account of the progress of her
husbands malady and his present condition. The
symptoms are favorable, and there is probabli.
ty that he will ultimately be restored to health,
though he may lose the sight of the affected eye.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-30

democratic parties it has bluntIy told the
wings who are looking wistfully into the
well supplied camp of the victorious democ-
racy, that they must come in as raw recruits,
and not be escorted in with ceremonious hon
ors.--BoSton Journal, 29M.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-30

AmbrOsrn PisE spereozraphs, and Dn-
SaeF@eOtypes -CLAFLIN is making tn above new
style Pictures which ate usursassed beauty and cor
RICHNESS perfect in their deneaons capable of being
coored far superior to any Dagueneotype They meet
universal appreciation. Mr. c. has SO far perfected the
new process that he is able to make good pictures Of
cnndren at any age. Rooms at 1888 Main street over
Cltlzehs bauk. du mch27
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-30

Oregon dates are to. the 26th of March.
Steamer Portland was carried over the Falls at
Oregon City on the 28th, killing Capt. Jameson
and seaman, and entirely destroying the boat
Fears are entertained of another outbreak in
Washington Territory.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-30

- . '4I11t5lS EEN 5IIHVC I FMWea
An English man-of-war has carried into st
AIMS an American schooner from Africa for Cuba
with 3lS slaves. 1877 had died on the passage,
and the rest were in a starving condition 1t
was rumored that another SLAYER was off the coast
and British steamer had started in pursuit.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-30

SCHOOL EXAMINATION The examination Of
the Classical and English High School, in this
city, will take place, to-day, commencing at nine
O'Clock, A. NJ The rhetorical exercises will come
off at four clock
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-30

The undersigned having the Cement Drain Pipes
manufactured by james c. Peck No So Mechanic street.
Worcester, most cheeriuly bear their testimony the
neatness, convenience and durability of the article So
as as we judge, the Cement Pipes cheaper and
better and more lasting than any thing that has vet been
contrived for the drainage OF cellars sinks &c
EDWARD EARLE, H. N. TOWER,
HENRY W. MILLER, E. r. ROGERS
G. b. METCALF, MARSHALL MILLS
VIM. q. CLARK, GEORGE W. BARTON,
DANIEL s. BURGESS, Il. B. sTODDARD
Worcester, April 49, 1857. diff ap2O
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-30

Samuel Allen, Of Lake Mills Wis
had his whole orchard Of young fruit treas
800 In number. destroyed BY applying lsmn
oil to prevent their being gnawed By rabbits
and mice. 80 much for dOctoring.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-30
LOCAL NEWS

MECHANICS AssocIArIoN.-We will now pro-
coed to give brief abstracts of the reports of the
several officers and committees at the meeting of
the Association, on Tuesday evening, which
were crowded out yesterdays ISSUE
The Building Committee reported. through its
Chairman, Ichabod Washburn, Esq, that the
cost of the building, thus far has been gIO7,Sl
70, the detailed account of which is in the Treas
urer's report The plans were drawn by Messrs
Boyden and Ball, and the building commenced in
July, 1855, under the superintendent of H. N.
Tower.
The report of the Trustees. as made through
the President, Henry S. Washburn, ESQ, stated
that the whole number of members is seven hun
dread and two, besides one hundred and twenty,
four who have not yet paid their dues. The
Trustees recommend fixing abe time within which
they should be paid. An appropriation of five
hundred dollars for the library for the current
year is needed. In addition to the usual course
oflectures, scientific lectures, and musical enter
tainments, during the next winter, are recon-
mended; also, the holding of fair, in the large
hall, the ensuing Fall The Trustees recommend,
further that the land in the rear of the building
be graded and fenced, and that their land on Elk.
change street be graded and prepared for sale
Also, that the basement of the building be fitted
up and made rentable, and the ante-rooms to the
hall be put in order and furnished.
From the report of the Treasurer, Benjamin
Walker we take the following -
EXPENSES
Cost OF Land on Main street .$S7 93q 90
Cost Of Land Exchange street. 1OOOO 90
Cost Of Building and Fixtures JOB ,947 70
sI51,886 10
Unpaid bills. 1896 90
$l55,252 70
donations. 1900. S29 "a
sale OF 45S!O 90
bis payable. Sl595 "
$162785 Of
This Indebtedness of $sl,595 p is as follows:
To the heirs Of Daniel Waldo, $37 959 co
To State Mutual Life Association . ....... 5000 90
To individuals for securing them for endorsing $4,000 90
10 BANK S656 q
s8l 500 q
The report of the Clerk S. A. Rowland, repre-,
scented a receipt of S657.75 from new members,
for annual assessments, &c. Expenditures, Tin
Guiding some Tor 1862 $4,000.
E. T. Marble, for the Committee on the Libra.
ry, reported that there were 1l73 volumes last
year and 1856 volumes have been since added,
las by purchase, and Al by donation; making
1858 volumes now in the library Four hundred
dollars were appropriated last year for the library
of which 1896 Sc have been expended. A new
catalogue will soon be issued.
The salary Of the Treasurer was raised from
S4O0 to $500 per annum.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-30
A Cure for Z
Tnnthache {
.MLNIM Rnrx.

Mnim ROux is cure for Toothache, If any thing
besides FoTcsps will effect it.
1t is decided, speedy and efectua It only bet
ter, but you get four times the quantity for the
amount of money, that you of other toothache
preparations fair trial will satisfy all of its superior
qualities and never failing cure Prepared and sold
wholesale and retail by j. O. HILL Apothecars, Mechan
cs Hall, Worcester, Mass. dtMI fl6
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-30

E. W. WALLIS SALES THIS DAY.-At A..
M, the genteel cottage, No. Irving street; at
IL NJ, twenty-five acres of land at Quinsiga-
mond at P. NJ, house No. I6 Liberty street.
Tomorrow, at 10 a. NJ, cottage No. fremont
street.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-30
LUTHER's CL0TRING HOUSE.

The Style of Goods. Excellent Workmansbip. and
Superior Fit of all Garments as well as
the astonishing
L O w z r L @ K s
at which sell them, makes it an object for every
to call and examine before purchasing elsewhere.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-30
A splendid variety of Flower Seeds.

Elder j. " Hines of Boston, will preach at the Thorn
as street Chapel this evening, commencing at before
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-30

CUSTOM DEPARTMENT.,
we have LARGE ASSORTMENT of choice STYLES of
COatings, Vestings, and Pant Goods,
which will be made to orier In the Best Styls at the
Shortest Notice, and at the
LO w EST PRIC EST!
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-30

A splendid variety of Flower Seeds.
A Complete assortment of Gaoden Seeds
A few pounds of Chinese Sugar Cane Seed,
The best prepared Family Medicines.
All the popular Patent Medicines.
A choice variety OF Perfumery, &c.
May be found at NJ. B. GREEN Il CO.'S.