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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-15
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BY ihe Star Of the West al New York,
New York, Feb. l3.-The Star of the
West, from Aspinwall, reached her dock at
II o'clock. She has 2l9 passengers and ST.
34S,57O in specie.
The Star of the West left at Aspinwsll
British ship Of the-line Brunswick, and the
U. ). sloop jamestown.
The Golden Age brought down nearly two
millions i'll treasure, including over half a
million for Europe. The news is unimpor-
tant.
On the Sth, Gov. johnson deliyed his last
annual message, and Gov. Weller his inaug-
ural the same day. He is opposed to vigi-
lance committees, and will put them down.
There was slave case in Sacramento. A
Mlsslsslppian applied for legal authority to
take negro, named Archy, who came to Cal
ltornia with him, back to Mississippi Com
missioner Johnson dismissed the application,
he having no jurisdiction. as Archy did not
come as a fugitive to the State. The friends
OF the slave served out habeas corpus, but
Judge Robinson of Sacramento county post
poned a decision to the Esd.
The San Francisco Ne,os Letter, Jan. 10th,
says that the past fortnight has been marked
by speculative movement in breadstuffs, the
effect Of which, thus far, has been an advance
in value of fully $3.50 per barrel for flour,
and cents per quarter for wheat.
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New ORLEANS, Feb. l3.-The Empire City
arrived up at late hour last night. She left
Havana on the 9th inst. The steam figate
Wabash was to leave the same evening for
New York.
Com. Paulding had received a handsome
entertainment from the authorities. Sugars
were firm.
The California news is unimportant. The
Legislature was in session, but had transacted
nothing of Importance.
The San Francisco markets were very dull.
From Oregon a rumor had been received
that the Snake Indians intend to join the
Mormons.
Later adyices from South America are in
teresting,
From Peru we have further accounts Of the
arrest OF Mr. Lamar, on charge of conspiT-
ing to bring Americans and arms to Peru, for
the purpose Of fighting for ex-President
Echenque. Letters which had been passed
between Lamar, Commodore Vanderbilt, and
Colonel Fitzgerald of New Orleans, had been
published. 1t was thought Lamar would be
shot.
Affairs between the government and VIVIAN
co were without particular change.
There had been destructive fire at Valpa-
raise, involving loss of ore million dollars.
Atfairsi in Bolivia were quiet. The Ameri-
can sloop Antoinette, was found deserted in
lat SO South
The clipper ship Flying Fish, from New
York. had arrived at San Francisco.
The U. S. sloop-of. war jamestown was at
Aspinwall.
The steam frigate Susquehanna goes out to
Old Providence to inquire into the alleged
outrages on American commerce there.
Gen. Lamar, United States Minister to Mic.
aragua, was, at last accounts on his way to
that country.
Advices from Montevideo state that the leg
islature had been dispersed by the military.
War between Brazil and Paraguay was i'm
minent.
From Bolivia it is reported that Mr.. Dana,
American Minister, will not resign.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-15

JosLYN's WORCESTER CoRNET BAND AT the
annual meeting of this band, held at their head
quarters, February LIST, for the choice of officers.
Eben Flagg formerly leader of Flagg's Band of
Boston, was elected leader, George Kendall. di.
rector, and Elijah F. Miller, clerk
The following resolutions were unanimously
adopted
ResolUed That the members Of this Band return IN
George Kendall, director their sincere aud most hearty
thanks for his untrng efforts in their behalf during bid
connection with them That, while his superior talent as
musician exeites their admiration bis qualities AZ
man, exhibited in countless Of courtesy toward
them have endeared him to them beyond the power Of
mere written resolution TO express that they avail
themselves of this opportunity for public expression of
gratitude as The only available mode within their power
to command
RsoiUea, That in securing the services Of Mr. Eben
fagg, formerly the talented leader Of of the most
popular bands in New England patrols hare assur-
ance that the members OF Josyn'l Cornet Band do not
intend 10 be surpassed In excellence or efficiency bv apv
competitors and that while they are always happy In re-
cognze merit in rival bands II is their iete imitation TO
keep stop with the march Of progress side by aide Win
the arst and foremost.
Ees0iutd, That this Band, as a body return 10 the
members Of the military and Gre departments OF Worces
ter their heartfelt acknowledgements for avors shown
them during the past season aud hops to be able 10 prove
by their exertons In the future hat they have not be.
dnmndful Of the kindness with which our labors
during past seasons have been generally received
Rss0iusd Taat the members Of this Band lender to Mr.
u. Joslyp their heartfelt thanks and warmest wishes
for the many acts Of kindness she them and Leg TO as
him that his dsntereated efforts In their behalf viii
never be forgotten
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-15

WASHINGTON, Feb. IA majority of the
Senate Committee on Territories are prepar
ing a report and bill for admission of Kan.
zas into the Union under the Lecompton con-
stitution. They are acting without reference
to the question of whether the free State or
pro-slavery party has the Legislature and
State officers. In Difference to MIR. Douglas
the chairman of the committee, who has ill.,
ness in his family, the report will probably
not be made before Thursday, in order 10 give
him time to prepare his dissenting views
Wade and Collamer will unite in a third re-
pert. 1t is clearly understood that in the event
of persistent attempts first to pass the Mime.
sofa State bill, proposition will be made to
unite 1t with the Kanzas measure, that the
success OF the one may depend upon the pas
sage OF the other. Such is the present pro.
gramme.
A Democratic caucus was held in the hall
of the House of Representatives last night.
Mr.. John Cochrane acted as chairman. and
Mr. Reagan as secretary. Owing to the snow
storm, the meeting was comparatively small
but all sections of the country were repre-.
sented. Good feeling generally prevailed. 1t
was gathering preliminary to more perfect
organization, with view to shaping the BUSH
ness OF legislation and of action understand
inglyi the future. A committee of five was
directed to be appointed by the chairman, to
consult and advise as to the proprety of call
ing meetings. whenever occasion may require
a definite plan Of action on important public
measures. The debate incidentally involved
hanzas question, but the general sentiment
expressed was, that the peace and harmony
OF the Union and States depends on the pres
eryation OF the nationality Of the Democratic
party The Senate caucus also agreed on
plan OF action relative to business.
The House Select Committee on Kanzas af.
fairs will hold their first meeting on Monday
night.
The President has officially recognized
George Fredrico Darby as Consul General of
Uruguay resident in New York.
The Union of this morning argues 10 show
that there is no alternative for either the con.
sentative national men of the North. or the
Representatives Of the South, but in eordinl
cooperation with each other under thorough.
ly national Democracy based on the broad
principles ct the Cincinnati resolyes. which
renders 1t impossible that tho ponce of the
country can be longer jeopardized by tho sec.
Journalists who have been long conspirine
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In foreign exchanges this afternoon rates
are about the same as at the last post.
INDIA HOUSE DISPATCH. The following
dispatch was received late last night:
Bombay, Jan. 9.-Sir ]. Outram defeated
the rebels near Alumhagh Dec. %. and took
four guns. His own loss was triAing.
. Sir Colin Campbell, on Dee u, advanced
towards Furackabad, and intended to proceed
thence to Agra.
Col Seaton's column re occupied Nym-
poore on the 9th of Decem Der, after defeat
ing the rebels, and taking six guns.
Brigadier General Chamberlain proceeds
with column on Rohilcumb, and afterwards
joins Sir Colin at Agra.
The Dacca mutineers have entered tile As
sam country. Her Majesty's 54th foot reg-
ment are in pursuit.
Australia.
The mail steamer has arriy ed at Suez with
advices from Melbourne to Dec. 10th and
Sydney Dec. llth
Trade at Melbourne had continued very
dull. Several failures are reported.
There was little gold leaving.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-15

Mr.. HARRIs.-Hon. Thomas L. Harris Of Il
linois, the chairman Of the special Committee Of
the House on the Lecompton constitution and
Kanzas affairs, is native Of Norwich, Conn., He
graduated at Washington (now Trinity College,
in Hartford, in lS4l, studied law for a while in
the office Of Secretary Toucey, whose counsels he
now spurns, and afterwards removed to the West
and established himself at Petersburg Ill. Soon
after the commencement Of the war with Mexico,
he was chosen captain Of company of volun-
teers-served with distinction in the Illinois reg
iment was brevetted major-and returned home
just in time to be elected to Congress in lS4S his
personal popularity and military prestige enabling
him to overcome considerable Wing majority IN
the district. He was again elected from the
seventh district in 1854, and reelected in 1856 to
the present Congress. where he now occupies in
the House Of Representatives similar position
to that Of Mr.. Douglas in the Senate, as the lead
er,oi the anti-Lecompton Democrats. Mr.. Har-
riss "little corporaPs guard" as the Washington
onion called it, has made very effective charge,
and even the Union admits that the result is "the
most important and eventful that has occurred
since the historical sessions Of 1850 and 1854"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-15

ALMOST RoBBERY-A native Of Hungary,
named Stephen Obershauty, who has been en-
ployed at J. Il. Knights's hat mandatory, in
this city, had accumulated the sum Of $500,
which he kept in his room at his boarding house
on Thomas street. The money was taken out Of
the bank ct the commencement of the money
crisis, and was in $50 gold pieces which Stephen
had sewed securely in a long piece of linen, and
deposited at the bottom of large trunk. Upon
going to his room on Saturday afternoon, he
found the bottom Of his trunk knocked out. The
police was soon upon the spot. and after examin-
alton of the house. arrested two parties upon
suspicion of the robbery. stephen retained to
his room in a couple OF hours, and upon examin-
ing his broken trunk was delighted 20 find his
money safe and sound. 1t is thought that the
gold was returned to the trunk by the guilty par
ty after the police had made the examination.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-15

The third skating party of the season came off
on Saturday, and it was the greatest of ALL Two
trains, numbering twenty -one cars, were required
to convey the party. Not the slightest accident
occurred to mar the harmony of the company, or
to cause regret hereafter. Again we had the
pleasant sight of all classes, occupations, and
cOlors, uniting heartily in a common recreation
and although the SUFFICE of Long Pond was not
so smooth as when the former party was there,
this did not seem to detract from the enjoyment
of any.
The experiment of covering the old ice with
water, on Friday last, in order to get new and
smoother surface, may be considered successful
one We know there is danger of OVERRIDING in
the best of causes, but in regard to skating par
ties, like Oliver, we ask for more" And when
the ice has gone, when the skies are blue and the
fields are green, we will hope to find some other
amusement that shall call us out by the thou
sands, as in this case, to breathe Gods pure air.
aud to use these limbs of ours as His laws re-
quire.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-15

ALBANY, Feb. IA man named Albert
Brayton from Hetkimer County, was arrested
here Saturday night, for attempting to COM
nit murder He threw his child, few min
utes old, into the privy, where it was discov
cred soon after, and rescued. The child
lived several hours alterward. lie admitted
that he threw it IN, but supposed it was dead.
He has been married about three months.
He gave bail for for $4,000 to answer the
CHARGE.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-15

COUNTERFEIT Counterfeit "two's" on the
City Bank, of Worcester, are in circulation. The
vignette on the counterfeit note is an exceeding
ly bad engraving of three cows, and a portrait in
the right hand upper corner. The general ap-
pearance of the engraving is coarse and the spu,
eliU
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-15

CHEAPER FUEL. = The hard times have
wrought great reduction in the price of wood in
this vicinity. We learn that the Boston and
Worcester Railroad Corporation are laying in a
large stock at "a 50 per cord, for good merchant
able hard wood and the retaileIs in Worcester
market fine it hard to realize six dollars for the
best oak and maple.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-15

January. Gold mines had been discovered in
the vicinity OF Fort Fillmore There had
been no palpable demonstrations Of hoatilty
on the part oil the Utah Indians, but The Nor
mons were evidently tampering with them.
The agents Of the Government had been in
strueted to act with caution and liberality TO-
wards the Indians, and use their utmost ex-
ertions to prevent their alliance with the
ATorvooDe
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-15

NEW GRAIN AND MEAL SToRs.-Our enter.
prising fellow-citizen Charles B. Pratt, ESQ, has
leased of Hon. Eli Thayer the valuable Grist
Mill atSouth Worcester, and now runs it for the
grinding of grain Of all descriptions. He has
also opened in the Norwich Railroad depot a
grain stone where meal, oats and corn can be pro-
cured at wholesale or retail at the lowest rates
for cash, Farmers others wishing to have
their corn ground can leave it at the store and
will find it promtly returned to them in meal, Mr..
Company being of such nature that his custom
ers will incur additional expense in sending
their guests TO and from South Worcester See
advertisement
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-15

SEN. WADE OF Ono, AND THE LEGISLATURE
or THAT STATB.-The Legislature Of Ohio
lately passed resolutions on the Kansas oues-
ton, approving Mr.. Buchanan, but condemn.
ing Lecompton. In presenting these resolu-
tons to the Senate, Mr.. Wade spoke as fol-
lows
" Sir, / have said good deal on this floor
against slavery. | do not like slavery or op-
preston in any form whatever; but / will
say to the South, you have not on your plan
tations, in my judgment, more craven spir-
tied set Of people than those who have passed
these resolutions. Charity begins at home,
and you may reply to me, " You have slavery
in the state OF Ohio" God knows we have.
These men instruct us to speak for the brave.
generous people of the State of Ohio =
Crouching, miserable slaves themselves they
assume to speak for freemen, and to freomen.
OF course they need not instruct mo how TO
vote OF how TO act on this question
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-15

INTERESTING DoCUMENTs.-We learn from
the Providence Journal that a number OF ancient
documents connected with the colonial history OF
Rhode Island, were exhibited in the State Senate,
Friday. First among them was the great charter
OF King Charles the Second, OF 1868 This is
large roll Of parchment, three feet broad and
about six feet long, beautifully written in old
English letters, with a richly oruamented head
ing, wherein appears the portrait of the King.
The original box in which this precious document
was sent from England worm eaten, and patched,
is still its place OF deposit. Another document
contained the proceedings of Congress Of six of
the English colonies at Albany, il l754, for the
purpose of making treaty with the six nations
of Indians. An original copy Of the Constitution
of the United States, beautifully written, pre-
scented to Rhode Island, with the proceedings
relating thereto, was also exhibited
The Secretary of State, who exhibited these
documents, stated that there could not be less
than hundred thousand papers fevery descrip
ton among the public archives, covering period
in the history of the State of nearly two csntu-
ries, among which are many of great interest and
Importance. Among the most valuable of these
are the correspondence of the Revolutionary Pc
riod and of the old French war, between l740 and
1856; numerous letters from Washington,
Greene, Putnam, Hopkins, and others, officers
of the army and navy many letters from the
British ministers, and the British and French Of
icers who were here during the Revolution; or
ders OF the KING and Queen in council, &c.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-15

CHARLESTON, Feb. 13.-The steamship Isa-
bel has arrived from Havana and Key West,
10th inst. There was no political news stir
ring at Havana. Sugars were in good de-
mand, while molasses, ireights and exchan-
ges were dull, with declining tendency
The steam frigate Wabash left Havana on the
9th for New York,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-15

1t Is stated that Hon. Galusha A. Grow was left
fatherless At the age ofthree years. Atseyenteen
ne entered Amherst College, Mass. In 1850 he
was'iirst elected to Congress by 1850 majority,
and took his seat in 1851, the youngest man in the
House lie is now serving bis fourth term His
district. Democratic previous 10 1854, eayo him
1900 majority at his second election, and at the
oufth bis majority was 5000
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For the spy.
The Skating Party.
A PUBLIC VALENTINE FOR THE SPY.


"Boys and girls went out to slide
All 90 a su nmer's day.
The ice fell out-ihey all fell in,
The rest they ran away"
Since the days of Moth Goose,
Such sliding there e'er has been,
Now they'd 'lst the Union sliden
And sliding go maids and men.
After the dolorous dearth,
Made by bankers 50 satanic;-
Twas reserved for cur friend Firth
10 get up the second panic.
Who meier was on a train,
pious, sober man must be;
But you will long LOOK in vain,
Greater trains than his to see.
Who Tor such a change would look,
In every son and daughter?
Who once some slight spirits took
But notO all take TO water.
Like eobber sirnamed Sherry
Whose heel taps we've sometimes priced,
with sweet smile, so pleasant very
We all much prefer 1t iced
All on keenest sport intent
"a cure for brother hating)
Ioos the "'eursion train," aud went
Down to Long Pond a skating.
Old Quinsig' vas all amazed,
such motley crogd to see
Anu set his fires all aDazs,
"And asked US all to take tea.
Such a show meier Snowman made.
Nor ciIcus-e'er such tumbiing;
Such rival leats, l'm afraid
VIII set the RdDels grumblng.
Beaux, with lassies on their sled.
Before the wind swift went off,
But, as back again they sped
They all had hopping cough.
More with putting than signing,
70 my deary sweet 1 lid,
For thee Pm almost dying!
Che answered "tken drdw yOur SLed.u
did another wonderous feat,
Pushed girl, with skates upon her,
Slipped, and took a owly seat,
did upon my honor.
Beside all the bumps and knocks,
The sled snip Of the navy
saw woman Ia box,
Labeled 'real pure old Jaya.n
Heard the lessons to beginners,
Thought them mostly very queer,
standing. like trembling sinners,
"ShakiRg in their shoes for fear.
"You must keep your ankles stnn
And your body forward tlp,"
with dive, aud then ill.,"
And good "stin upper lip"
Now you 90 It "like a mlcen
NoW you go II none at ali;
NoE yoa're Hat upon the ice,
My, good gracious! what fall!
Now they tell Of such strange atara,
The like, Hsrsohell never Knewi
For they're always kept IN jars,
And shoUn only " a Jel0.
Nov, boys and girls all, bsware,
II In skating you'd succeed,
Put this standing mark SOM iehsre.
This side up, gtth care aad spsed.
But the evening came at length,
Also came the train Of ears,
And boys and girls all went home,
To see their anxious mammaB.
Worcester, Feb IS, 1868. IL.
rea and coffee for sale
The box vas lshecd--not The woman.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-15

CHARITY.-lt is stated, says the New York
Journal Of Commerce, that the number Of persons
at this time receiving aims in that city is more
than one sirth Of the entire population. This
number is entirely supported by two Of the re.
mining five sixths, the other three barely sup.
porting themselves.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-15

MR.. DouoLAs.-The Washington correspond
ent Of the Philadelphia Inquirer, a Leoomptop
Democrat, says that Mr.. Douglas did not attend
the caucus Of Democratic senators Saturday
morning, and will not meet with them hereafter.
That correspondent says "he is now wholly and
openly with the black republieans"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-15

ToRoNTo, C. w, Feb. I3.-Wm. Mckay,
who shot constable Taylor, at Bradford, on
the llth instant, for attempting to arrest him
for forgery he had committed, was found
last night seoreted in house OF ill-fame here,
and was placed in custody.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-15

CLAFLINs PHoToGRAPHs.-The Photographic
portraits taken by ClaAin are the wonder and ad-
miration of all beholders. Such perfection in
this beautiful art has never been surpassed by the
best artists in this country or in Europe.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-15

An excursion to Boston, to see the-famous Raw.
ell Family, is contemplated on Thursday evening
next. An extra rain, stopping only at Framing
ham, will leave Worcester, at . IA o'clock, re.
turning at II o'clock Tickets, including fare
both ways and the best reserved seats, can be
found at Boyden's exchange Office, at two dollars
oh
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-15

Our correspondent an" writes upon the last
skating party, in The Mother Goose style, but we
are inclined to the opinion that he cannot fully
master that "ayle," yet. The excellent Mrs
Goose had happy faculty Of condcnsing her doss
and OF expressing her views upon important top
les in such euphonious jingle as modern poetas.
tiers may hardly aspire to-
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-15

WEsTBoRo' HIGH ScHooL The Winter term
of this school closed on Friday last with public
exhibition, which was highly satisfactory to the
parents of the pupils and all others who were
present The school, which was established
about five years ago, now numbers sixty four
pupils, of both sexes, and is under the charge of
Mr.. S. c. Stone, whose proficiency and skill as
teacher is we'll illustrated by the pro fciency and
scholarship of his pupils.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-15

MENpoN.-We take from the Milford Journal
the following statistics of the births, marriages,
and deaths, IN Mendon, for the year 1857
Births 36-males Is, females 20 20 were of
American parentage, and 10 of foreign There
we're II marriage certificates issued during the
year, and marriages recorded. The number of
deaths was 1916 Americans, and foreigners
Tour OF which were under years OF age, and
were ole people, three of which were males aged
as follows; &c. II, SO, and three females, "a, 81.
IL, 81 IL. The population oil the town in 1856
was 1880, but, probably, Tess now
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~ LOUIS, Feb. l3.--Tho Santa Fo mail ia
., hand, with dates to the 10Th ult. INK
Pace was healthy, aud business wns brisk
Inc Legislature had adjourned to tho sth a