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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-09-05

IMPORTANT FROM KANSAS. A correspondent
of the Boston Journal, writing from Grasshopper
Falls, August 26, gives full account of free
State mass and delegate convention held at that
place on that day, the proceedings of which are
of great interest, as showing the matured policy
of the free State men of Kansas in the present
crisis.
Itseems by this that, after considerable earnest
discussion on the part of the most trusted Free
State leaders, it was concluded to participate in
the October territorial election. This was done
in reliance upon Governor Walkers express
promises of securing fairness at the ballot box,
without regard to Judge Cato's opinion as to the
prepayment of taxes, and as the best means of
clearing the way for the adoption of the Topeka
constitution. Though there was disagreement
of opinion in the first place, with reference to
this policy, the views of Governor Robinson,
General Lane, Mr.. Phillips, and others, in favor
of it, seem to have wrought general acquies.
cence
AT the delegate convention, Hon. Marcus ].
Parott was nominated for Congress, and a terri
toral executive committee was appointed, to re-
main in session continually until after the Octo-
Der election. The citizens of each voting pre-
cinct were recommended to choose committee
of three responsible men to record all votes of.
fered and if any are refused the reasons for such
refusal,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-09-05

WHIPPED lN.-Gov. Walker has fully de-
clared himself to be in favor of sir months
residence and payment Of tares, as a qualif-
cation not only to vote for the constitution to
beEmade in September next, but also for mem
bers Of the Legislature and all County and is-
.terior officers. He is as violent against the
Abolitionists as a wounded snake. We hope
and have now some show thar he will tumble
his speculative scheme overheard and come
out under the true colors. The danger of az
exposal by the Black Republicans is the on =
ly draw back Westport Missouri Star of
Empire, (5oYder ru65aa.)
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-09-05

BIAcKsToNE.-We are informed that it was
upon the East Thompson and Blackstone road,
that Richard Green was injured, as stated in the
Spy Of Thursday, and not on the Norfolk road.
At the last accounts, he was not expected to re-
cover.
Mr. William shillaber was caught between the
projecting ends Of two cars on the New York
Central road, while attempting to couple them
together, on Tuesday last, and had both bones Of
his left arm fractured.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-09-05
y sPY~sATUROAY. sEPTEMBER 5. ls57

THE You've MEMS CONVENTION, to be held
in Mechanics Hall, on Tuesday next, bids fair
to be one of the most interesting and numerous
ly attended political assemblages ever held.
Meetings for the choice of delegates are being
held in all sections of the State, and numerous
delegations are being sent, consisting of able
and reliable friends of Freedom. Boston chose
hers last evening.
Among the distinguished speakers expected at
the Convention, are Senators Hale and Wilson,
Hon. Arson Burlingame, Hon, Charles Francis
Adams, Hon. Henry L. Dawes, Hon. Robert B.
Hall, ]. 7. Headley of New York, and others.
And the presence of Mr.. Banks himself, who
will address the Convention. will be the most in
teIesting feature of it.
Those towns which have not chosen delegates,
should move in the matter Immediately.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-09-05

MURDERoUs ASSAULT AND SUICIDE AT NORTH
ADAMs.-We learn from our North A dams
correspondent the particulars of murderous
assault committed in that place ON Wednesday
afternoon Nathan Scott, returned Califor-
MAN, having trouble with his wife, stabbed
her five times in the region of the heart, two
OF the cuts being very deep and dangerous,
besides gashing her hands and arms in the
struggle He then cut his own throat, and
attempted to leave the house, but was pre-
vented by Mrs. Bracy, his mother in. law.
He died in few minutes. At the hour of
our correspondents writing, IL o'clock p.
M, there was little chance of Mrs. Scott sur
viving her injuries Springfield Republican.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-09-05

GREAT FIRE IN BRATTLEBORo.-We learn by
the Union Telegraph line, that a great fire oc-
CURED at Bratteboro, VT, on Thursday night
Raynes, Born, Hines, b Newman's tannery, and
some twenty or thirty buildings, were destroyed.
Gates Esty's rule factory and paper mill, and
dwelling. house were all burned down. Loss near
ly three hundred thousand dollars. Between one
hundred and three hundred hands are thrown out
Of employment.
Unfortunately, aportiOn of the Fire Department
of Brattleboro absent at the time at the Fire
mems Muster in this city, and the fact was taken
advantage of by some heartess scoundrel to fire
the town
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-09-05

Brown UNIvERsITY.-The annual Com
mencement of this institution took place at
Providence on Thursday. The following de-
grees were conferred upon the young gentle
men of the graduating class, viz
Degree of Bachelor of Philosophy. Elisha
Smith Aldrich, Dexter Sheldon Stone.
Degree of Bachelor Of Arts.-Franklin
Ripley Barrett. Alexander Thompson Britton,
Luther Rawson Burlingame, Charles Hutch
ms Hspgood, George Harrison Marston,
Francis Barring Peckham, Daniel Billiard
Pond, Reuben Brooks Pool, Nathaniel Rob
bins, Charles Sewall, Benjamin Hale Smith.
Degree of Master of Arts.-Wm. Henry
Bowen, John Billings Bracket, Geo. Wheat
on Carr, edward Winter Clarke, Edward
Hutchins Cutter, Thomas Dean, Samuel Cor-
fin Eastman, Daniel Goodwin. Robert Hale
Ives, Jr., Aaron Clement Lyon, John Milton
Manning, Frederick Paine, William Angus
tus Rogers. James Granville Sproat, Samuel
Landes Swisher, George Tanner, William
Albert White.
The degree of Bachelor of Arts was con-
ferred on Rev. Dwight Ives, D. D., of Suf-
field, Conn, class of 1885.
The degree of Master of Arts was conferred
in course according to the old system, y on
John Gregory Needham, class of 1921; Rev.
Albert Colburn, class of 1888; Frederick
Olney Barstow, class of 1862.
The honorary degree of Master of Arts was
conferred upon Moses Brown Lockwood of
Providence, and Rev. Joseph c. Foster, of
Beverly, Mass,
The honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity
was conferred upon Rev. Samuel Budd
Swain, of West Cambridge, Mass, class of
1880, and Rev. Leonard Swain, of Provi-
6ence.
The honorary degree of Doctor of Laws
was conferred upon Hon. Benjamin Robbins
Curtis, Associate Justice of the supreme
Court of the United States.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-09-05
In Ireland they are having a sensatio

In Ireland they are having a sensation
over young and extraordinary female
preacher. She is drawing crowds Of all sects
to listen to her eloquence. Her hair, eye
brows and eyelashes are almost white, her
face pale, and she is only twenty-five years
OF age. She has many invitations to preach
from all parts of the country, and even from
Scotland. She accepts no earthly fee or re.
ward, and says she is prompted to speak in
Obedience to answer her prayer a twelve
month since.
Speaking of the merits of a watch,
Abel says he had one once that gained enough
in three eeks to pay for itself.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-09-05

PROBABLE MURDER AT MARBLEHEAD.-A
correspondent of the Salem Gazette reports
that during fight between party of drunk
en- sailors belonging to the Schooner Speed, !"
of Great Egg harbor, lying at Marbehead,
and few rowdies of that town, on Wednes-
day last, Frank Silver of Marblehead, one of
the participants III the fracas, was stabbed
through the lungs with dirk knife in the
hands OF Thomas Atkins, one of the crew of
said vessel. Silver lies in very critical con.
diton. his recovery is very doubtful. The
parties engaged in this affair have been arrest
ed and committed to tile Jail in Salem.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-09-05

LOUISVILLE, Sept 4-The following are the
awards for the reaping machines at the trial at
Syracuse in July last IS. H. Mccormick Chi
cago, gold medal Walter A Wood, Hoosac
Falls, n. j., silver medal Warden, Brokaw, &
Child, Springfield, o., bronze medal and Jona-
than Hames, Pekin, Ill. For reapers and now
ers combined, the following awards were made :
Walter A. W God, Hoosac Falls, N Y, gold med
al; D. W. Osborne, Bufolo silver medal War
den, Brokaw, & Child, bronze medal.
The awards for moving machines have not yet
been made.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-09-05

In order that there should be the most strict
partiality, in making up their decision, the
judges were not made acquainted with the name
of any company at the time it was contesting,
for the prize, its number being indicated to them
by signal, and with no reference to thp list of en-
tries which would have enabled them to know its
name b a comparison with its number, and we
believe the most entire and complete satisfaction
was expressed on the part of all the contestants
with the justice and fairness OF their decision.
As each company performed its work, its hose
was taken out of the way by members of the
Worcester Fire Department, the engines were
limbered up and the companies dismissed for a
resting spell after the fatiguing labors and ex,
elements of the day.
The Prizes.
In the above list, we have put the names of the
successful contestants in capitals and we arrange
them below in the order in which they were be-
slowed by the Chief Engineer last evening, at the
headquarters of the Board of Engineers, in War;
rem Hail.
First prize of $500 to Torrent Co., No. 8, of
Manchester, $50 feet.
Second prize of 5000 to Merrimack Co., No. 4,
or Lowell, 10 feet.
Third prize of 500 to Torrent Co., No. 6, of
Roxbury, l61 feet
Fourth prize of SIS to the Independent Co., No.
5, of North Bridgewater, 100 feet
Fifth prize of $50 to Barnicoat, No. IL, of Bos-
ton, l59 feet.
The Ball.
As sort of appropriate finale to such joyous
gathering, Firemen's Ball was igven at Horti-
cultural Hall in the evening, at which were pres
emit large delegations from various companies with
their wives and daughters. 'In the wee small
hours" of this morning, we looked in upon them,
and were glad to see that
" All went merry as q marriage bell.n
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-09-05

TRIAL OF MIS-. GARDNER. The Case given
to the Jury. A dispatch from Plymouth
states that the case Of Mrs. Gardner has been
submitted to the jury, after clear and i'm.
partial charge by Judge Merrick. 1t is OK.
pected that the jury will remain out long
Time, and disagree.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-09-05

INHALATIoN.-Dr. C. Howard Marshall, ca
taVrh, lung, and blood physician, of New York
city, SO celebrated for curing, by his new prac-
tice, all diseases of the head, throat lungs heart
and blood. is still at the Bay State House, wor-
cester, and will receive patients until Thursday
evening, Sept. 10th, when he returns to the St.
Nicholas Hotel, New York.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-09-05

AN AGED SPINsTER. Lydia Barnard
OF Amherst, N. H., now living in the faulty
OF MIR. Langdon Smith, completed her Tooth
year on Sunday last. She is of family
noted for longevity. Her mother lived to the
age of l0l. Miss Barnard is still bright and
active for one of her years. Some months
since, learning that Spanish coin had depre.
clated, she expressed her anxiety lest she
should outlive the full value of our gold coin
OF which she holds treasured few.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-09-05

BANKS BARBEoUE.-I is in contemplation by
the friends of MI. Banks to get up barbecue in
Charles River Grove, on the same extensive scale
with that of a similar convocaton at this grove
last year. A whole OK will be roasted.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-09-05
Brfahron NrnrI.o1-Anrn.t q. 1897.

At market 1850 beef cattle so working oxen 40 COWS
and calves, 200 small Stores 7O0O Sheep 2lOO shoes ESQ
fat hogs.
PRoEs-Beef Cattte-A full supply offered, and sales
net very quitk at the prices OF asa week We quote =;
Extra SO 5oj first quality so o. second, Is a
8 %; third rs az.
Working orsn-saes 49, ITO 100. 142, 157, 1ss, 10
and 2iO.
cot0s and calUes-sales $24 20, $685. 49, 55, s. and
small Stores-soma sales were made, but not enough
TO establish prices.
Sheep-A full supply; sales So IS, g. SO, co. a rs,
rs, and a few extra at $40
Sh0GtsYork shoats to peddle 81 ST and 81 /; Ohio
and III old hogs, T. ii and s. At retail from 81 to 10
FdtHOgS-74 and s.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-09-05

The person who advertised farm for sale,
nine miles from this city, and referred purch
to this office, is informed that numerous applca-
tons have been made, but, from SOME cause un.
known to US, we can find no memorandum of the
owners address, and of course are unable to give
the desired information.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-09-05

FUNERAL oP Nh. MoGARY.-The funeral of
the late Mr.. James McGary, second officer Of
Dr. Kane's Expedition, took place yesterday af-
ternoon at two o'clock, from the church Of st.
Stephens, Purchase street, Boston.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-09-05

The ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH.-Mr Chas. T.
Bright, the Engineer in Chief of the Atlantic
Telegraph Company has made a statement of
the circumstances attending the fracture of
the cable. The brake was put on in an uh-
skiltul manner, at time when Mr.. Bright
Was obliged to leave the deck. He expresses
himself in favor of the machinery used to
pay out the cable, and with the form of the
cable itself, and has not doubt of the ulti.
mate success of the enterprise.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-09-05

INDIAN HosTILITIEs. = Washington, Sept.
4. Texan papers received by to.days mail
are full of details Of Indian hostilities. They
had been defeated in an engagement with
Capt. Writings cavalry, near San Antonio,
and in two engagements on the mail route to
Fort Clarke. They are said to be we'll
mounted and armed with Shapes rifles.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-09-05

SINGULAR FRUIT.-The Hartford Times says
that MIR. James Danforth, of South Windsor,
has natural curiosity inthe shape of grape
vine with clusters of hazel nuts growing up
on it. The vine was one of a large mum Der
growing among and over lot of hazel. nut
bushes, and singular to say, some of the grape
vines have produced punches of hazel nuts,
OF rather union Of grapes and hazel nuts,
in one husk. The hybrid fruit is a curiosity,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-09-05

DR.. DUP0NO0's GOLDEN MONTHLY PILLS FOR
FEMALES. The combination of ingredients in Dr.. Du
ponco's Golden Pills, perfectly harm less They have
been used in the private practice of old DR.. Dupon.
CO. for over 80 years, and thousands ladies can
thy to their great and neyer-iaing in almost
every case In correcting Irregularities relieving pain.
full and distressing menstruation, particularly at the
change Of life. From five to ten Pills will cure that
common yet dreadful disease the Whites Nearly every
lady in the land suffers from that complaint. The above
Pill has permanently cured thousands and will cure you
hyou use them They cannot harm you--on the contrary
they remove all distractions nature to its proper
Oh MEL and nVigorate the whole system. Ladies whose
nea lth will not permit an increase of family, will find
these Pills preventative For particulars see di
rectons the box. Price $1and will be sent to ladies'
coDhdenay, by mail, by enclosing 81 to either of the
following general agents FIR Worcester, GEO R. SPIJRR
2Ol Main street, JAMES GREEN, III Msnstreet DAVID
SCOTT 25l Main street. Of Mech anc street; Also
by I, 3 Choate, Fichburg, G Oantre Son. Danelson-
vile, Robert Ger, Norwich, Balch Con- Providence
Weeks Potter, Boston, A. B. D. Sands, New York.
A. a, Burditt. Clinton, Mass
See the signature IUPONCO is on the Box pone other
eANlne' dly richie
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-09-05
Mrs.. Gardurr.-No verdict.

Mrs. GRrdnrr.-NO Verdict.
PLYMOUTH, Sept. 40 P. M.-The jury in
Mrs. Gardner's case, retired at half past ten
o'clock this morning, and came into court at halt
past six clock this evening, unable to agree on
a verdict. The court instructed them to deliber.
ate still further. There is no prospect of vel
dict tonight
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-09-05

SouTHBRIDeE.-The young men Of South.
bridge will hold meeting this evening, to choose
delegates to the Banks Convention, which is to
be held in this city on Thursday next. The
town in the south part Of the county will be we'll
represented in the Convention.
The ladies Of the Congregational Society ave
making arrangements to hold levee on the eve
ming of the 18th of the present month.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-09-05

CONSISTENT PRo.SIAvERY ARGUMENT.
Gem Mclean, in a recent speech in kanzas,
said he was in favor of slavery, because there
must be a mental class in every society. He
wanted servant to black his boots, and he
preferred negro to white man, because he
could kick niger, if he didn't do it right,
with more complacency than he could kick
a white man, as he was more accustomed
10 IT,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-09-05
Chnrles ElIison. a younp man liuinn

Charles Ellison, young man living
in the town of Monroe, N. T., stepped into
Turner's hotel, one day last week, and called
for liquor, which was refused him. He then
declared that if it 1t were not given to him
he would kill himself He being still relus.
cd, he left the house and went on the rail.
road track, and as the train was approaching
laid his head upon the rail, the train passing
over him and killing him instantly.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-09-05

RAILROAD AccIDEET.-The MORNING express
train from New York for Boston was thrown
from the track between Warren and Palmer, yes.
terday afternoon, by the displacement Of a switch
but fortunately no person was injured. The train
reached Boston about ten o'clock at night, ave
hours behind time.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-09-05
GEORGE SESSIONS,
FurniaIling UndertalSer & Conn Ware

WJW9Eo
Coins Caskets, Patent Metallic Burial Gases and
Robes of every description always on haLd Also, the
NEw PATENT METALLIC CAsKEF, of all sizes
Every thing connected with the management of hlper
ais, promty attended TO- No. 40 Front street residence
63 Front street, Worcester Mass. d&Wtf mv23
Mothers, Mothers. Mothers. = AN OLD
NURSE FOR CHILDREN. fail to procure Mrs
Mnslows Soothing Syrup for Children Teething II has
no equal on Earth No mother who has tried Mrs Wins
lows SOOTHING SYRUP for Children will ever consent to
et ner chilli pass through the distressing and critical De
ROD Of teething without the aid of this Invaluable prep
araton II life and health can be estimated by dollars
and cents, IT Is worth its weight in gold.
Millions OF Bottles jf Mrs. WinslOw's sooTH1So SYRUP
are sold every year in the United States.
PRICE ONLY % GENTS A BOTTLE.
s0ld at proprjetor's prices, by M. B, GREEN Il co.
GEO X. sPURR, and Druggists generally.
apz2 d&w8m
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-09-05

The WORCESTER PoFICE deserve the highest
honor for the admirable manner in which they
have looked after the peace of the city in the last
two days. City Marshal Warren has more than
met the expectations of his friends, by his well
organized and discreet arrangements for clearing
the streets whilo the procession was passing, and
for the maintenance of good order in all parts of
the CITY,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-09-05

A BAD HUsBAND.--An Irshman named Riley
residing in this city, made an attack upon his
wife last evening, while in state of lntoxication,
and with blow of his fist broke the bridge of
her mise
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-09-05

The Case of DR.. John Green versus the City of
Worcester, was given to the jury about the middle
Of the afternoon, yesterday. At the adjournment
of the Cou they were still out.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-09-05
NSURANC AND COLLECTION
q H r I q H

The subscriber has taken an Office at 81 Main
Street, Cup stairs and is prepared to Hegots iosur
ances to any amount in the best Mutual and Stock Com
panies also will pay particular attention to the settlement
of accounts, collection of bills, &c. &c.
j. K. BANISTER.
1877 Main St., (up stsrs.)
REFERENCES FIELD, Esq. Insurance Commits
sioner; JOHN BoYDEN, ESQ.,, Exchange Broker DIFF lY2
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-09-05

BANKS MEETING To NIGHT.-We would re-
mind our readers of the CALL in another place,
for meeting this evening, at Brinley Hall, to
choose delegates to the Young Mems Conventian
in this city, on Tuesday next. 1t is all essential
that full attendance should be had, to the end
that full delegation of the right stamp may be
selected
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-09-05

BUReLARY.-It seems that our caution to PEG.
pie to be upon their guard against thieves, &c.,
was not given without sufficient cause On Thurs
day evening the house of Mr.. I. A. Clark, on
Harvard street, was broken open, in the absence
Of himself and family, between eight and nine
O'Clock, and silver spoons, &C., to the value of
about thirty dollars, was stolen therefrom. The
trunk containing his papers, &c., was broken
open, when the burglar was probably alarmed in
some way, and fed the house, leaving the back
door open, and it was found by Mr.. Clark, on
his return home, at nine clock.
Yesterday forenoon the house of Mr.. Alzirus
Brown, of the firm of Adriance & Co., No. BIZ
Main street, was broken open, in the absence of
the family, and one hundred and FIVE dollars in
money two dozen silver teaspoons, four large ta-
ble-spoonO, one gold locket and chain, and three
gold rings, were stolen therefrom
The house of Silas Bigelow, 81 Southbridge
street, was also broken open, yesterday, and sill
yer spoons, &c. to the value of about fifty dollars,
belonging to him, taken therefrom, also fifty dol.
lars in money, belonging to his daughter, being
money received for wages as school-teacher, and
watch, spoons, &C., of the value of fifty dollars,
0N4N"5AAAo
cupied portion of the same house.
The house of Mr.. Thomas Smith, on Portland
street, was broken open, and the valuables there
In collected together, when the burglar was
frightened, and fed, leaving his booty behind.
No clue has been obtained of the parties en-
gagged in either Of these robberes Two men
were seen in Mr.. Browns yard, by the hired man
Of Hon. c. Thurber, who lives the next door, but
they appeared so free and easy, and SO much at
home, that he passed on about his own business,
supposing them to be visitors at Mr.. Browns
They were undoubtedly the rogues.
OTHER INCIDENTs.-one gentleman, when GO
ing out into the crowd, took his pocket book and
money from his pocket, and left them at home.
At the same time, lie took tobacco box and fill
ing it with "fne cut" put it in the place of his
pocket book. The tobacco box was taken from
him, but his money was saved
One lady had nine dollars stolen from her
pocket, on the Common.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-09-05

FIRE.-A hay stack, near the Bloomingdale
road, was set on fire and burnt down, on Thursday
evening, and, what is very remarkable, with so
many people out, no alarm of fire was given.