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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-05-16

The Manchester American says John
z. Hale has entirely recovered from the Ma.
tional Hotel sickness, and looks as robust and
healthy as ever.
Amos Getting, Esq, son of DIR. Amos
Getting, of Marlboro Mass. }, and for more
than thirty years agent ard treasurer of the
Real Estate Company, in Boston, known as
the 'tiftv associates died at his residence in
Longwood, on Thursday, at the age of SO
years.
There is woman, young and quite
handsome, who visits the Baltimore Peniten.
tlary every day, and converses with Ter hus.
band for an hour and more through the bars.
Yet this man is serving out term of years
for having cut her throat.-his WITHSTAND
inflicted several severe sabs in her breast,
from the effects of which her life was a long
time despaired of. What an evidence of love
and constancy.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-05-16

DEATH OF AN EooENTRIc MAN.-The New
Haven Palladium says that Daniel d. Prior,
an eccentric person, who is understood to
have relatives in Boston and New York, was
found dead at his residence in that city on
Wednesday morning. His ostensible occu-
patton has been that of clock repairer. He
lived hermit like existence, and possessed
peculiar taste in the adornment Of his little
mansion, which consisted of room fifteen
by twenty feet, and an attic. The walls of
his room and portion of the ceiling were
covered with cheap pictures and prints, and
commencement had been made in the attic.
Over the entrance door were swung several
wires, a0d a stick adjusted perpendicularly,
so tnat every time the door opened or closed,
1t swept the wires, producing music, doubt
less sweet and plaintive to his ear. In the
attic were two clock like machines, with PEN
dulums, which struck vibrating wires at either
end. These would run some twenty four
hours. His clock had, beside an ordinary
alarm, an additional bell and a wire, all Of
which were arranged to respond to the alarm
machinery of the clock.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-05-16

AN INPosToR DRTEcrBD.-Two of the passen.
gers by the midday train from Providence, on
Tuesday, put up at the Bay State House, and
were duly registered as ''dr Thompson and lady"
On their passage up, MIR. Thompson " fell in
with Col. Asa IL. Waters of Millbury, and inform
ed him that he Major R. Thompson, of the
British Army" that he was in this country on on
agency from the British Government for the pur-
chase of improved firearms for the army As Col
Waters is engaged in that manufacture, nego-
tation was commenced for the purchase of two
hundred thousand dollars worth of muskets, and
1t was continued at the Bay State,' where the
gallant Major kept himself most of the time in
his room, showing himself but little in public.
Col. Waters's suspicious as to the character of
the man were early excited, but the Majors COM
mission, which he exhibited, correspondent exactly
with the Army Register was in due form, and
with apparently genuine signatures. His letter
of instructions, also, was in due form, from the
right Office, and apparently properly authentca'
ted. 1t was. moreover, remarkably well and ju'
diciously drawn up. Col w therefore concluded
to lead him on, till circumstances connected with
the negotiation should indicate, with more GER
tainty, his true character The conditions of the
purchase were finally arranged, when the gallant
Major intimsted that his legal adviser thought
that Col. w. ought to make deposit with him,
as a forfeiture, to secure the fufment of the con-
tract Col W. assented to this, and proposed
giving his note for five thousand dollars, condi-
toned on the fulflment of the other part of the
contract by the British Government.
To this condition, the Majer most decidedly
and resolutely objected. Col. Waters, thereupon,
charged him with imposture, and, in fact, with
being no other, than one Gulpin, who, under the
assumed name of Lieut.. George Marmaduke
Reeves, some two years since, practiced a fraud
similar to that he was now attempting, other
parties in this city and New York. This so
unexpectedly upon the Major, that he inconti-
nently cared in, and virtually owned up. On
threat of prosecution, he desired to settle the
matter. This was on Wednesday evening. About
eleven O'Clock, the same evening, he managed to
slip out of the house privately, and arranged with
hackman to take the "lady" who was with him,
to the Western depot. This was done, and she
took passage by the freight train for Springfield;
but the Major not to be found, till just after
the train started, he was seen to jump upon the
car, and the hackman was left to whistle for
his fare.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-05-16

DR.. SoLGER's LECTURES. We apprehend that
very few of our readers are aware that really the
most valuable and interesting course of scientific
lectures given in Worcester, is now being de.
livered, and that they have been given, thus far,
to comparatively empty benches. DR.. Solger has
a world wide reputation, as one Of the most pro-
found scientific scholars of the age, and it is
shame-it is a reproach on the fair character Of
our city, that such course of lectures by such a
man, should not be attended by paying houses -
We learn that. SO far, the attendance has not
been sufficient to meet the actual expenses, and
the prospect is, that Dr.. S. VIII not only lose his
whole time, but be the poorer in pocket, also, for
this laudable attempt to impart valuable knowl-
edge to the inhabitants of Worcester. If he was
merely comic singer, an expert iuggler, he
would not fare so badly. We regret to learn
these things for we understand that Dr. S. is
not in situation that he can afford such a loss.
We regret it, too, because we learn that he has
been led into it by the advice eff Worcester people,
who, i. is said, assured him that he need only
come here and he would have full houses. Had
we advised his coming, should have felt hon
orary obligation resting upon us, to do what
we could, to secure full attendance. Had the
proper means been taken, we have doubt that
good audiences would have been obtained, for we
are not yet prepared to believe that the people of
Worcester have SO little regard for scientific
knowledge as to neglect such course of lectures,
had the subject been properly presented land fairly
understood by them. As it is, the wrong may be
in paIt repaired, by full attendance of the two
remaining lectures of the course, and we do ear
nestly hope, that this evenings lecture will be
attended, becomes the subject, the lecturer,
and the taste and character of the people of our
citv
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-05-16

BAY STATE HOUSE, Worcester, May 10, 1857.
Gentemen-YOur kind communication Is before me,
wherein you generously tender compliment, prior to
my departure from Worcester. Most heartily do avail
myself Of this opportunity express my gratitude for
this additional testimonial Of hGkndness Of friends
and the favorable opinion ia which my hub Efforts are
regarded. not only as manager, but as an actor.
viii, with Your permission, gentlemen, announce to
you next M,nday evening 18th inst for the occasion,
when will be produced Shakspeares classical tragedy of
julius CESAR.
Before closing, feel that should express my ac-
acknowledgements to you fer the steady patronage which you
have awarded me. And, gentlemen appreciate the eff.
forts you are making in behalf of the DRAMA and it is my
earnest wish that you and the Press may still encourage
and uphold good wholesome, legitimate performances;
fr by so doing, all pretenders will be driven from the
stage and the drama assume the position it designed
TO fill Yours, respectfully,
WYZEMAN MARSHALL.
To Messrs. Levi Lincoln, g. W. Richardson, j. S. c..
knowiton, Henry Chaplin Henry Earl, A. H. Bulloch,
&C., &C.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-05-16
Murder by n Mob.

LOUISVILLE, May 1.-THE four negroes ac-
cused Of numbering the Joyce family some months
since, were tried and acquitted yesterday, not
withstanding one of their number turned State S
evidence. His testimony, however, was not le-
gally corToborated. There was great excitement
about the court house in consequence, and to-
wards night, a mob having cannon, attacked
the jail, and fred upon it. The firing was 1e-
turned, and finally, the jailor surrendered his
prisoners, two of whom were hung by the mob.
The third cut his throat, and died. The one who
turned States evidence, was unmolested.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-05-16

ORcEs.-Besdes the cases before reported
divorces from the bonds of matrmony were grant.
ed to the following persons, at the late session of
the Supreme Judicial Court :-Russel Bgelow of
Worcester, Elisha Bickford of Templeton, Russell
s. Horton of Athol, Mary Drew of Cambridge
George w. Marsh OF Haverhill, William Ba,
ker of Hubbardston, Frances N. Snow of Mil
ford, and Mary Ann Norcross Of Winchendon.
Rebecca Keith of Sutton, obtained divorce
and two hundred dollars year.
Catherine s. Elwell of Worcester, obtained a
divorce UiRscuIO, from Emerson M. Elwell, and
was permitted to resume her maiden name, and
to have the picture Of her child.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-05-16

altering or diseontinuing streets in the City of
Boston. Cthe Betterment Law was debated,
amended and ordered to be engrossed by
vote of l49 to 40.
Passed to be EngroSSed. Bills to incorpor.
ate the Lynn Water Works (ameuded); relat
ing to the sale of deadly poisons; to enabl1
parties to civil actions and proceedings to be
witnesses therein (amended so as not TO ap.
ply to cases now pending).
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-05-16

The EXCHANGE SELDOM in the Exchange Building, un.
der the Post Office continues and will ever continue to
be- under its present administration the general place Of
rendezvous of the hungry public who seek for the where
with to be most accspably filed Messrs. Noyes Rice
are gntemanly and attentive in waiting upon their hosts
of customers, and Hardness serves up the chowders
steaks, stews, &C., to admirable perfection.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-05-16

BY o. W. HOLMES.
The Comet! He is on his way,
AMI singing as he fl es;
The whzzug planets shrink before
The spectre Of the skiesl
An! well may regal orbs burn blue,
And satellites turn pale,
Ten million cubic miles n head
Ten billion leagues Of tail!
On, by whistliut spheres Of light,
He fl lshes and he Il lmes;
He turns not to the left or right,
He asks them not their names;
One spurn from bis demoniac heel
Away away they fly,
Where darkness might be bottled up
And sold for "Tyrian dye"
And vhat would happen to the land,
And how Vould look The sea,
If in the bearded DEVILS path,
Our earth should chance to be!
T ull hot and high the sea would boil,
Full red the forests CLEAN,
Methought saw and heard it all
In dyspeptic dream.
I saw tutor take his tube
The Comets course to spy;
heard scream-the gathered rays
Had stegsd the TUTORS eve;
saw fort-the soldiers all
Were armed with goggles green;
Pop cracked the guns Whiz flew the ballsl
Bang went the magazine
saw poet dip scroll
Each moment in a tub.
read npon the warping back
"The dream of Beelzebub;"
He could not see his verses burn,
Although his brain was fried
And ever and anon he bent
10 vet them as they dried.
Isaw the scalding pitch roll down
The cracking, sweating pines,
And streams of smoke like water-spouts
Burst through the rumbling mines;
asked the fremen why they made
Such noise about the town;
They answered not, but all the while
The brakes went up and down.
saw roasting pullet sit
Upon baking egg;
saw cripple scorch his hand
distinguishing his leg;
saw nine geese upon the wing
Towards the frozen pole
And every mothers gosling fell
Crisped to cracking coal
saw the OK thai browsed the grass
Writhe in the blistering rays,
The heritage in his shrinking jaws
Was all fiery blaze;
saw huge fishes boiled to rags,
Bob through the bubbling brine;
And thoughts of supper crossed my soul;
l had been rash to mine.
Strange sights strange sounds! o fearful dream!
Its memory haunts me still,
The steaming sea, the crimson glnre,
That wreathed each wooded hill;
Stranger! il through thy Keeling brain
Such midnight visions sweep,
Spare, spare, o spare thine evening meal,
And sweet shall be thy sleep'
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-05-16

WASHINGTON NEws.--(N. Y. Herald COR
respondence.) Mr. Soule left on Thursday
morning for New York, and it is said, with
some comforting assurances from high quar-.
tiers, of indirect aid in his fillibustering move
ments, Capt. Kewen has fixed his head.
quarters at Charleston, 5. c., to recruit as.
sistance for Gen. Walker.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-05-16

ACCIDENTAL POISONING CASE IN CANADA
Two little boys, sons of Mr.. Richard Petifor,
OF Waterloo, near Kingston, aged about or
8, found in the field, whittier they had been
sent for the cows, quantity of wild parsnip
or hemlock, and thinking they were carrots,
the tops of which latter somewhat resemble
those of that poisonous vegetable, they ate
freely of them and started for home. They
had not proceeded far, however, when the
eldest one was seized with CONCLUSIONS and
fell down upon the road the other one then
tried to bring his brother home, and beginning
to feel unwell himself, he left him and ran
home to inform his parents, wh1 Immediately
sought and brought home their already insen-
sible child, and sent for medical aid. When
the doctor arrived, however, he found that
the boy first affected was dying, but after
much exertion he succeeded in relieving the
other one, who Was by this time laboring UNI
der all the fearful symptoms caused by this
most active poison, and who is likely to re.
cover.
Henry Morse, of Brampton, accidently
tasted Of oil of bitter almonds, surprising it to
be liquor good to drink, and the result was
pretty speedy death.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-05-16

New Orleans papers of the 9th have Galveston
advices of the 7th. The accounts of the crops in
the upper country encouraging, and
commercial business is very active A severe hail
storm on the Brazos, below Wake, had done ex-
tensive damage 10 the cotton crop. There was
severe snow storm in Hopkins county on the llth
of April.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-05-16

POLICE CoURT.-Michael Goodart, an tinerant
peddler Of earthen ware, who has infested our
streets, was arraigned for hawking and peddling
without license, and bound over in $500 for
tiial at the next term OF the Criminal Court in
Fitchburg.
VIM. Patterson, for being common seller Of
Intoxicating liquors, was bound over in $500 for
trial at the Criminal Court. The same, for an
assault, was fined 50 and costs.
John Nichols, Indian John,) for the last eight
years, more or less, resident Of the County
House, was fined So and costs for an assault on
Charles Newell, and committed
Charles b. Whitcomb for being drunk, was
fined 50 and costs, and committed
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-05-16

There an article selling throughout the country that
has atane' the widest celebrity known as remedy
for Liver Complaints We have to Dr. sanfords
Invgorstoror Liver Remedy that has performed cures al
most too great to believe, it for the undoubted
evidence that accompany the testimonials. Ils in TRUTH
the greatest remedy known for Dyspepsia Janduce or
general debility thai often battles the skill OF our most
eminent physicians.
Dr. Sanford has for long time one of the eminen
physicians of New York. and it is said, most of his cases
were treated with the Invigorator with such invarable
success that he has been induced to cfr it family med
cine and let the world have the benefit of his discovery
II those who are troubled with debility hssdache anguor
or slow lingering fever will try bottle, we think that
they might physicians bills and days. perhaps years
Of suffering.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-05-16

IMPORTANT DEcIsIoN.--The Supreme Judi.
cial Court of New Hampshire has Just decided
(n the case of billiard vs.. Goold > that rail.
road managers have the right to charge extra
to those who do not purchase tickets in the
depots, and that the conductors have the right
and power TO expel from the cars those who
refuse to pay this extra charge.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-05-16

SPIRITUAL LECTUREs.-Mrs. Morrell will lee.
ture wnen in a trance state, in Horticultural
Hall, on Sunday afternoon and evening After
the evening lecture, spirits will speak in foreign
tongue, through the organs of a gentleman of
Worcester, which language will be responded to
and interpreted by Mrs. Morrell, when in the
normal state. Five cents will be collected at the
door, to pay expenses.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-05-16

SPUR LEWIS, in basement of American Block deter.
mined to stand in the front rank public CATERERS have
completed the necessary arrangements for making their
magnificent Saloon crack rendezvous for the eating
public Those who wish to be fed the choicest uiands
the market affords, served up in the most magna emf
style, will govern themselves accordingly.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-05-16

ANOTHER TRoT came off over the Full Moon
track yesterday forenoon, in which Nathan Wash.
burn named g. g. Tom Hyer, and C. B. Pratt b.
g. Worcester Boy, mile heats, best two in three,
the purse Of $50 being won by Worcester Boy, as
folows:-lst heat, 2.5l; ID, 246.
The reason of Worcester Boys withdrawal on
Thursdays race, was that shoe became detached
from his hoof. of course incapacitating him for
the trot
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-05-16

Silas A. Skinner of Paxton says the Bag State,
who had his arm shot off on the fourth of July,
1854, has this winter cut two cords of wood and
carted it. He can now rake and do most of farm
work. Pretty good for an old man.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-05-16

FAST CoMPosrToR.-Th Savannah Eaole
says they have boy in their office, who set
up fifteen thousand cf long primer type in
twelve hours. The boy is but htteen years of
age, and has worked at the business but
eighteen months.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-05-16

TRINITY CoILEGE.-This college, at Hart.
ford, is about to make an effort to raise 49,
600 among the Episcopaians of New Eng
land, to increase the endowments of the pro-
fessorships, and to generally improve the coll
lege. Two new prolessorships have been en-
dowed within the last two years, and another
will soon be.-Harttord Courier.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-05-16

WALKERS HAIR DRE SING sALooN.-Those who wish
to be shaved, have their hair dressed head shampoo
ed will find excellent accommodations at Gilbert Walk
er's, under Bay State House. Mr.. Walkers arrange
ments are the best of any establishment in the city, not
only for gentlemen but for ladies hair dressing having
separate apartment expressly for the ladies' with an en-.
rance to it on exchange street Those who have ever
had the benefit of Mr. Walkers tonsoria skill cannot re-
sis the INCLINATION to continue their patronage of his es
fahI,sbpnant
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-05-16

PeCk's Cement Drain PiPes-The subscrib
takes this method again to inform the people os Wor
cester and vicinity that he is prepared manufacture
to ORDER Cemsnt Drain PpeB in any quantity AMI any
desirable size from three six inches in diameter These
pipes perfectly indestrucable and will last for res
either in dry wet locations They have been thorough
ly tested and have always given entire satisfaction In
addition to the advantages above stated these pipes are
cheaper than any other material used for draining pur
poses. All orders promptly supplied by the subscriber at
his work shop, No So Mechanic Street, where specimens
may be seen. JAMES c. PECK.
mchl8 diff
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-05-16

-Four stores in the Marine Block, Buffalo, were
burnt on the 18th instant. They were occupied
by the American Express Co.. Curtis Mason &
Co., holt & Ensign, and F. Rand. Loss S25,-
900; insured for S15, 900.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-05-16

NEW PLAN FOR KANzAs.--The New York Her.
aid has despatch from Washington to the effect
that Governor Walke.1 policy for the settlement
sfthe difficulties In Kanzss, consists in concedng
the principal part Of the Territory as free State
but reserving small slice on the Southern side
to be added to portion of the Indian territory
for the formation Of new slave State West Of Ar.
kansas, country supposed to be suited to the
culture Of hemp, tobacco and cotton, by slave la
Dor. This plan would involve the sacrifice Of SOL
emn treaty stipulations with the Indians, but its
suggestion deserves attention as one of the sions
Of the times.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-05-16

Catalogues are ready, of the Furniture to be
sold by E. w. Vail. on Thursday next, at the
residence on Cedar street, fronting Oak street,
and can be had by calling at his Office $50 Main
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-05-16

NEW INvRNTIoNs-Patents were granted to
Massachusetts people, during the week ending
May 13, as foll0ws:-
Louis Williams Of Worcester, for improved soap
substitute for securing woolens.
Warren g. iiutcher and George Draper Of Mil.
ford, for improvement in hook temples for looms
Charles r. Bosworth Of Petersham, for i'm /.
proved stitch for sewing machines
John q. Brown aud John p Derby Of South
Reading, for improved apparatus for roasting
meat.
Oliver r. Chase OF Boston, and Sas Il. Chase
Of Charlestown, for improvement in machines for
making lozenges.
Ambrose y. Burnside Of Baistol, for improved
mode OF overcoming the windage in firearms
Julius Y. Hard Of Midway, for improved pro-
cess Of treating raw cotton.
,ol BEN; . Lane Of NewburypOrt, for improved
joiners bench strip.
Henry Simpson Of Boston, for Improvement
in heating soldering tools by gas. '''''''''
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-05-16

DR.. Peters Celebrated Pills for Fenia les
warranted to be remedy for all distractions in
females, arising from whatever cause. These Pills
Aond not be taken if stoppage caused by pregnancy,
for they would invariably cause miscarriage War
ranted purely vegetable and free from anything inuri-
Gus to lie or health. Full and explicit directions
pany each box. Price S. 9dA For sale by D1s. HILL
JAsEPH, sole agents, No. 121 Main street. Worcester
an orders shonld be To e q hnve "a dress
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LUTHER's CLOTHING HOUSE.

The Style of Goods Excellent Workmanship. and
Superior Fit of all our Garments as well as
the astonishing
l. O w p r 1 @ r. s
at which we sell them makes it an ebi-ct for every
to call and examine before purchasing elsewhere.