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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-23

ATTACKED by A CATAMouNT.- Last Thurs.
day evening Mr.. q. Hodgdon of Newton, N.
H., while returning from Kingston, was at
tackled by Catamount, which, after chasing
him some distance, jumped upon his back,
knocked him down, and fautened its claws In
thick plaid he happened to wear at the time.
The plaid came off in the struggle and be-
fore the loup ecyvier could extricate his tai
Ions from the worsted, Mr. Hodgdon managed
to reach place of safety. The animal has
been several times heard Of in the New Bos.
ton woods, aud is supposed to have killed sew
eral sheep. A battue is about to be got up
in order to rid the world Of such trouble
some critter.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-23

COURT OF COMMON PLgAs.-The Court ad-
journed before the usual time yesterday, no case
being ready for Trial. Cases next in order, 1928.
1925, 1881, 1896, 894O,, 1862, 1916, 1884, 4O8l,
4oS5, 4O36, 4O4O, 4O7S, 4OSl. 1852, 1895, 4OS6
4l05, 4l44. Alas, ALSO, AIT, 4lS2, 4lss 42lS,
42l9, 1920, 1921, 1924, 1925, 1927, 1929, 1890,
1921, e255. 1889, 1927, 4SO4, 43OS, 1900, 1925,
1927
The following cases were tried on Monday:
E. S. Mason VS.. Nathaniel Monroe verdict for
plaintiff. D. Foster ;or plaintiff, S. P. Twiss for
defendant
Larkin Smith vs.. John F. Pond verdict for
plaintiff. Dewey Williams for plaintiff, Henry
Chaplin for defendant.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-23

New York, Dec 22.-The barque Alnah,
Capt. Stevens, cleared at the Custom House
yesterday for St. Jago de Cuba. While pro-
ceeding down the lower bay this morning,
she was oyerhauled by steam tug, having
on board the 7. S. Marshal Rynders, who
seized her on suspicion that she was engaged
in the slave trade. She was lowed to Jersey
City and anchored under the guns of the rev.
enue cutter.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-23

THB CoNNEcncUr MuRDER.-The New
Haven Palladium of Saturday, says:
"We are informed that Mr.. Sage of Crom-
well, the father Of the supposed murdered
boy, came to this city short time since, and
brought a large quantity of plank, cut from
the hoor Of the barn where Benson said yo,.ng
Sage was stabbed. The gentleman who made
the examination says he found stains, proba-
BY produced by guano, poudrette, and phos-
phate OF lime, which were stored In the barn
some months previous.
Other startling facts will yet come out Of
this business, Enough has now been revealed
70 show that vast deal more lies behind. The
most interesting question of all is--was
murder committed Whose BODY was that
found in the river, and buried as the BODY of
Sage 70
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-23

DEPOT Broken oPBN.-The Northbrdge de-
pot was entered on Monday, Dec. %, while the
agent was gone to dinner, and the drawer riaed
of from seven to ten dollars in change. The thief
entered by breaking in the window, sash and all,
and the drawer was pried open with some sharp
instrument The agent had been gone but
short time when he was notified of the entry by a
friend who was passing by and saw the broken
window. We do not learn that any trace of the
thief has been obtained.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-23
WORC ESTER Ally

REV. HERRY GILES will lecture to the Lycenm
and Library Association tomorrow evening, Dec.
"a. Mr.. Giles, as our readers know, is one Of the
most popular lecturers in the country, and his
lecture will be on the Brouts Family "a sub
ject that cannot fail to draw full house.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-23

WRITINGS SINGING ScHGoL.-As seen by his
advertisement, in another column, Mr.. A. Whit
ing will open the Winter term of his afternoon
singing school, this afternoon, at his music
room, No. Z Mechanics Hall building. Those
who wish good instruction in singing, will do well
to avail themselves of Mr.. Writings we'll known
superior skill as a teacher
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-23

SUPPOSED CASE OF SUSPENDED ANIMATION
Last Tuesday, says the Newburyport Herald,
Mrs. Ruth Hill, wife of Capt. Merrill Hill Of
kowley, complained Of sudden and severe pain
in her temples, and on lying down, Immediately
expired The funeral was appointed last Friday,
but there being some signs Of animation, it was
postponed till the next day. On Saturday the
body was carried to ByReld, where other mem
bers Of the family are buried, and the funeral
services performed but as the body was still
warm and no signs Of decomposition appeared,
II was not committed to the grave, but was de-
posted in the ysStry, where it remains to this
tims-Monday. It is probably case Of cata-
lepsy.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-23

BURGLARY IN sPENcER.-The house Of Wash
ington Hill, in the North part Of Spencer, was
broken open on Monday night, and silver watch
taken thersfrOm. The thief was tracked by his
footprints upon the light snow about two miles
TO the middle Of the town, when all traces were
loaf
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-23

RENTS N BosToN.--The Traveller calls AZ.
tention to some notable instances Of the fall
o. rents in Boston. In one case tenant at
SIX hundred dollars was continued at two
hundred. There is an unusual number of
houses Tor sale and to rent, and general re-
duction Of from ten to fifteen per cent.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-23

IHE REVOLUTIONARY PATRroTs DRopPrEo
AwAr.--since March, 1918, the names of fif-
ty-hve thousand and ninety soldiers in the
Revolutionary war, have been placed on the
pension rolls, only three hundred and forty
slx Of whom were reported as living on tie
Both Of last June. - way
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-23

BUFFALO, Dec. 22.-The weather here is
cloudy and cod, with a light northwest
wind.
New YonK, Dec. %, 9 P. M Weather
cloudy and cold, with a strong northwest
wind.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-23

. ST. LOUIS, Dec. 22-An arrival from the
Plains reports that two companies of the fifth
infantry had met with reverses, and that the
depot at Fort Laramie had been threatened by
the Mormons.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-23
Death OF Judge potler

WAsHINoToN, Dec. %. = Henry Potter,
Judge of the U. S. District Court of North
Carolina, died at Fayetteville, in that State, on
Sunday last, aged 50.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-23

TORONTO, c. W., Dec. 22.-The Toronto
city election, held yesterday and to- day, re-
suited in the election to Parliament of Geo.
Brown, the leader OF the opposition, and
Robinson, ministerial. There has been no
serious rioting.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-23

cHRTsrNAs PREsENrs.--T in want Of ap.
propriate articles for Christmas and New Years
presents, are referred to the advertisement Of
Henry e. Knapp. Waldo Block, in another col.
umn.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-23
sPECHAE MnTTr,ms-

Employment Sceiely's SaIe.--The Managers
Of the Female Employment Society intend hoiaiTs
Sale room lsS Main Street which Dr. Green has kindly
volunteered ftheir The sale coEueAes Wednesday
forenoon, Dee IS d19 ssM
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-23

Gov Walkers letter disposos OF one argument
hat has been constantly brought up against the
people of Kansas that by refusing to vote for the
delegates to the Lecompton convention, they vol
UNFAIRLY disfranchised themselves, and have only
themselves to blame that they did not have the
entire control Of that body. Gov. Walker shows
that in more than half the counties no census was
held, aud no opportunity was given to the people
to vote. And when disregardipg this neglect
the people in some of the counties met and elect
ed delegates to represent them, these delegates
were unseated.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-23

KANzAs.-rhe St. Louis Democrat Of the 1Tth
inst contains advices from Kanzas up to the 18th
inst, Efforts we're making in Missouri to import
voters on the 2lst and number Of volunteers
had been enrolled in the border counties. The
news Of stAnton's removal had not reached Kan
zas, but Mr.. Henderson had just passed up the
river, bearing, as was reported, Secretary Dem
yer's commission and dispatches to Calhoun.
Calhoun and his committee have been busiIy
engaged in altering the bogus constitution, so as
to make il more completely pro.slavery instru-
ment. The eighth section of the schedule has
been SO altered as TO conferupon the Governor the
power to appoint judges. to select precints to fall
Sly returns-to determine the member of future
legislatures. The fourteenth section of the
schedule also has been altered to prohibit all flu
ture alterations which may affect the ownership
ofssves. The seventh section, as altered con-
ters upon the Governor the sole right Of appoint
ing the places Of election.
The legislative committee to which the Kieka-
poo frauds we're referred, have reported in favor
of the free State candidates. The impression was
generally prevalent that the Topeka sonstitut
would be submitted TO the people.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-23

PoLIcs CoURT. Yesterday, Nicholas Powers,
John Angler, and Anne o Brien, we're each fined
81 and costs, for being drunk, and committed.
John Angler for assault on Ralph Ewing, was
sent to the House OF Correction for two months.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-23

At Ashaelot, N. H., on the 18th INST,
little son of Silas Priest, about six years of
age, attempted to kindle fire in stove by
the help of turpentine, which be had seen
others use in the same manner, when the
flames were communicated to the turpentine
in the vessel, which he held IN his hand,
which burst into flame, and the unfortu-
nate lad was so severely burned that he died
the following evening.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-23

Governor Morehead, of Kentucky. in
his annual message to the legislature, advises
that the loss Of the elective franchise be made
the penalty Of betting on elections.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-23

WASHINGTON NEws.- Washington, Dec 81.
(Herald correspondence.) Southern gentle.
men have an important movement on foot
which promises an easy settlement of the
Kanzas agitation. 1t is intended, when the
Lecompton Constitution comes on, to take it
up by the friends of the administration both
as party measure, and as a formal assertion
of the Democratic principle of popular sover-
eighty. The Constitution will be passed with
aproviso that it shall be presented to the peo-
pie Of Kanzas for final acceptance and ratif i.
cation. An enabling act will be incorporated
in the new bill, as an alternative in case the
LecOmpton Constitution is rejected by the
people.
Judge Hall of Iowa, who was in the last
Congress, has been appointed Chief Justice
for the Territory Of Nebraska.
James NJ. Buchanan, Of Baltimore, will be
appointed Minister to st. Petersburg.
1t is rumored that the Tennessee delegation
in Congress, have unanimously resolved to
reject the Lecompton Constitution.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-23

The Richmond Eranshler, hestating little
at the proposition to throw over Douglas, asks
Are We Of the South so strong that we can
bow.string the great representative men Of the
North, with as few of the forms of justice. and
with as little investigation as a Turkish Pacha
exhibits when, at sign, the head of some offend
ting sstrap is sent spinning from his shoulders
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-23

The following is from the correspondence of the
New York Eeening Post:
Nov the fliibuster horse has stolen away, the
government are putting an uncommonly conspic.
uous paddock GA the door. Instructions are sent
70 the Southern ports and to our vessels on the
coast, to bestir themselves to catch him. When
the hiiibusters are intercepted or driven out Of
the peninsula they have already gained, by our
sailors or troops people here will believe that the
administration is sincere and in earnest, and not
before"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-23

TIE WEATHER.--Snow fell to the depth of
about an inch early on Tuesday morning, follow.
ed Immediately by rain, which carried off the
snow before noon. This is the largest snow
storm of the season, SO far
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-23

Its currently reported in New Hampshire that
Stephen P. Cate, the Democratic candidate for
Governor Of that State, takes the side of Senator
Douglas on the Kanzas question. Some of the
Fre eating Democrats propose, in consequence, a
re.assembling of the convention that made the
nomination, to determine what shall be done in
such trying case.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-23

THE LEcoMPToN ENDORSEMENT OF NEW
YoRK.-The meeting Of the Democracy Of New
York got mp by Mayor Wood, for the special pur-
ment Of the Lecompton constitution, seems to
have been miserable failure. The New York
Times says it was small in numbers, exceeding
y feeble in oraiory, weak in enthusiasm, and
strong only in its brass band
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-23
Z
G8e Aalg Sgg.
wEnNgsDAY, DECEmR %, 1857.

Ak OPEN WINTBR.-The first month OF Win
tel has nearly passed away, aud as yet We have
had neithst severe storms or severe cold. Snow
has fallen once or twice. but only in quantities
sufficient to whiten the ground. Cattle thus far
have found good picking in the open fields, and
the stock Of hay in the barns OF our farmers has
been but slightly reduced thus far. So long a
season Of mild weather, at this period of tbs
year, and in these times of unprecedented de-
pression in all branches of business, is a sub
stantal blessing from the Giver OF all good, for
which We cannot be too grateful. Such an
amount OF misery and suffering as has been avert.
ed from the homes Of the poor, by these mild
Winter days, can haadly be estimated BY those
who have not themselves felt the "pellngs of the
pitiless storm, where the FIRE is scanty and the
provisions scarce; but those who have, will know
how 40 appreciate such benignsnt blessing, and
their joy at the coming Christmas time will be
al the deeper and more sincere in view Of the
prospect that if hard Winter is to come, it can
not be long one, for the sun having passed the
Winter soltice, the passage Of each day is bring
ing US nearer andnearsr to the season Of warm
sunshine and bright flowers.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-23
GEORGE SESSIONS.
EurnkshIng Undertaken t. Cofliu yynro

NWEWHhHIMW 2 uueFtHN9F & VOnlu WnrO
kSHse.
Oohins, Casksts, Eatent Metallic Rnrni Gases ana
lsbes q ovsry Aeasnptss, always on hand Also, TVS
RnE PASNpR hERALIzc QAEKH4 ~ afsges
Every Ching connected with tfe pusgraaaasnt A finer
ais pfomay attended TO- No. ~ Front street. reaaence
90 Front street, Worcester, Mass. d&Wtf my2S
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-23

AUTHORIZATION SKETCHES AND RECoLLEo-
TIoNs during Thirty Five Years Residence
in New Orleans, BY Theodore Clapp. Bos
ton Phillips, Sampson, Co.
Rev. Theodore Clspp, for many years pastor of
the Unitarian Church and Society in New Or
leans, is a remarkable man, not less for the sin
gularty of his religious views, which differ some
what from those of his clerical brethren of the
same church, than for his lifelong devotion to
the good of others. Mr.. C. is native of Mas
sachusetts, having been born IN Easthampton in
1892. He graduated from Yale College in 1914,
studied theology at Andover, and commenced
preaching a Congregationalist in New Orleans
in 1922. Not long after, he was elected to the
Presidency of the New Orleans Oollege--cireum-
stances having led him to the careful examination
of the foundation of his faith in Calyinism, he
devoted portion of time daily for ten years to
the study OF the Greek and Hebrew Scriptures.
1t resulted in his rejection of the doctrines of
particular election, the vcarious atonement,
original sin. physical inability, and endless pun
ishment." Singularly enough, not more than
half-dozen left his society on account Of this
change in his views.
The pastoral connection continued for thirty
five years, when Mr.. Clapp was obliged to leave
in consequence of his failing health. He had
passed through twenty most fatal and wide
spreading epidemics. including the yellow fever
and cholera" land his description of some of
them would be too fearful, but for the brightness
of the virtues which they called into exercise,
the courage, the fortitude, the disinterested be.
nevolence, worthy of angelic natures.
Those who sympathize with Mr.. Clapp in his
religious views will read his book with unmixed
delight To those differing from him, the chief
charm of his work will consist in it's unvarying,
all-embracing charity--a charity which patiently
bears with the evil, while it unweariedly seeks
out and rejoices over the good.
For sale in this city at F. NJ. Pecks bookstore,
opposite the Spy Office
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-23

SLAvERs CAPTURBD.-.NoytoM. Dec. 2l.-
The barque VIM @. Lewis, thirty-fv days
from thecoast of Africa, arrived here today.
She was captured as SLAYER in the Congo
river, by a boat expedition commanded by
Lieuts. Walker and Cummings, from the U.
s. sloop. ot-war Dale.
The brig Windward, supposed to be sla-
yer, was also captured, and will probably ar
rive in few days.
The British steamer Elector had seized the
barque Clara b. Williams, and All American
schooner, about the same time.
Many slavers are reported to be on the At
rican coast. Twelve had been captured after
the arrival of the Dale there. She was to
leave soon for st. Helena. Her officers and
crew were all well.
Neso York, Dec. 22.--The barque VIM. &.
Lewis. the prize SLAYER which arrived at Nor
folk yesterday, was seized in this port early
last fall, by the revenue cutter Washington,
on suspicion of being about to proceed on
slave voyage after being detained few days
she was released and proceeded.
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TILE LATEST NEWS.

By Telegraph to the Worcester Daily Spy
By the American Telegraph oompauys Printing Lines.
ofieein General Express Office, Lincoln House Block
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-23


WORCESTER COUNTY BIBLE SOCIETY," The
2lst annual meeting of this venerable institution
held its meeting on Monday afternoon, at the
Office of Ira NJ. Barton. After prayer by Rev
Mr.. Brooks, the Society read the report of the
Board, which was occupied chiefly with a state
ment of the success attending the efforts made
during the year past to ascertain and supply the
destituton existing in this county. Every town
has been visited and shortly it is to be hoped that
mott single family within our limits, willing to
receive it, will be destitute Of the Bible. Some
progress has also been made in supplying with the
Scriptures the German population of the county.
The Treasurer reported total of receipts, from
donations and sales, of S62S rs, making, with the
balance on hand from last year. S743.56 The
report Of the Depository showed that Bibles to
the amount Of S640.75 had been circulated BY
means of that agency. 1t is hoped that at the
public meeting in January fuller account may
be given of the work accomplished in the county,
BY Deacon Guild, the gentleman who has so sue
cessiully labored within its limits 1t is also con
templated to take, in connection with that meet.
ing, some steps for the supply of our own city,
this work having been done but partially. The
Society elected, for the year to come;
Hon Ira NJ. Barton, President Rev. Dr. Hill,
Vice President; Rev. II. L. Wayland Secreta-
~; G. A. Hamilton, Esq, Treasurer William
Cross, Esq, Auditor; David Whitcomb, ESQ,
Rev. H. James, Rev. W. II Brooks, Rev. j. 6.
Adams. D. I. Taylor, Rev Chester Field, and
A. Tolman Esq. Directors,
WORCESTER AND NASHUA RA1LRoAD'-The
earnings Of the Worcester and Nashua Railroad
Company for the year ending Nov 80, 1857, were
S207, 1928 81.
Eor passengers. sos ,0i6 II
nol Freight .......-s......... 94,ll9 SO
Unlted States Mails. ........... 3o7O SO
Rents anG Expenses. .......... 3l3I As
Expenses for the year ending Nov.
oV-...'' ....................$l25,b9S 90
lhterest. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 11,427 10
1905 rs
Net Earnings. ................... 20 500 SO
Deduct two dividends Of 81 each. ....... oOSsS 90
Surplus not divided. Observation-Disclosures. 94l4s6
surplus last year. .........."....... 20 ,2O4 %
Total surplus. 52,6iS IS
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-23

Bush's COugh Cure LOsenges are supsr,or
any other Medicine In the form Of Candy or Lozen
ges for the cure Of Colds Coughs, Hoarsness ASTHMA
the Throat aud Lungs
Prepared and sold at wholesale and retail by BUaII a
Co., "a Front street. deodH meb9a
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-23

SCHOOL BxAM1SArroNs.-Ye Yesterday was com
menced the examination of the primary schools
in this city. to be concluded today. Then will
follow the examination Of the higher grade of
schools. according to the following programme
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-23

SA lAhsbO "a y MANE1ON SCHOOL.
Lincoln SquaFc..........XV Orcesaer. N1ss.
Ihe winter Term Of this school for Young Ladies will
open on MONDAY the 4th day OF January next
IL prompt attendance at tho opening Of the session
is very desirable J. v. iEANE prneinsi
Worcester, Dec H. 1857.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-23

PARTHBNIA, or the Last Days of Paganism.
BY Eliza Buckminster Lee, author OF mao
mi. Life of Jean Paul. &c. Boston Tick.
nor 6, Fields.
The design Of this work is to illustrate, in the
narrative form, the times when Paganism and
Christianity we're nearly balanced in their earthly
forces-when a Chrissianized Paganism and a
Paganized Christianity would naturally array
themselves against each other, and when, i'll the
language of the work before US, ''the Galilean
conquered" The name and fame Of the author
is sufficient guarantee to the public of the
purity Of its thought and the beauty Of its style
and as the scene is laid in one of the most inter.
esting periods of the worlds history it will have,
as it deserves to have. many readers.
For sale at Peck's bookstore, opposite the Spy
office.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-23

Since the above was written, we have been in
formed of two more cases of similar mutilatiOn of
ladies dresses, on the same occasion. oarp police
should be on the alert