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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-03

Is THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY Pro SLAVERY p
The Boston Post and the Courier often deny
that their party is a pro-slavery organization.
What do they think of the position of the Rich
mond Enquirer which is, that no man is a fit
candidate for the Buchanan party to support, who
erer had an anti slavery sentiment? 1t declares
that the Democratic party cannot consistently
nominate man, who, whatever may be his pres
ent sentiments, has ever, at any period of his
life, expressed anti slavery opinions? That pa.
per says:
''We are not satisfied with Mr.. Letcher's avow.
al of anti.slavery sentiments in lS47 The avow-
al was open, frank. and manly but does not al.
ter the responsibility that will rest upon the
Democratic party, should any man be nominated
aoho eoer entertained anti.slavery sentiments.
This is no enmity to Mr.. Letcher, but friendship
to the Democratic party, and under this one
broad rule all such nominees equally come"
This declaration accords rather strangely with
the following paragraph, published editorially in
the Washington Union, in 1852, as a pledge to
the Democracy of the North entertaining "anti-
slavery sentiments" to indnce them to come into
the support of the regular Democratic organiza-
tion of the Union, and their nominees for the
Presidency and Vice Presidency, Pierce and
King;
1.-THE Free Soil Democratic leaders of the North
are regular portion of the Democratic party,
and General Pierce, if elected, will make no dis.
tinctiOn between them and the rest of the Dem.
ocracy in the distribution of official patronage,
and in the selection of agents for administering
the government"
The total disregard of this pledge by President
Pierce, throughout his entire administration, and
the still moro one sided course of his successor
in his action and appointments, in promoting to
the chief positions under him such inveterate
ro.slavcry hunkers as Collector Austin, and his
cOnfreres of the old Brad Wales clique in Massa.
chusetts. ought to satisfy every one, by this
time, that the National Democratic party has at
last reached the condition desired for it BY the
Richmond Enquirer, of perfectly pro-slavery
organization devoid of every tinClure or faint of
antislavery sentiment on its skirts
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-03

CELEBRATION AT ABINGToN-The Boston
Atlas and Bee gives detailed report of the cele.
bration at Arlington, Saturday, of the anniversary
of the emancipation of slavery in the West In
dies. About three thousand people were present
and the occasion was one of much interest. Rev.
Mr.. Bleby, recently from the West Indies, who
resides on the Island of Barbados, spoke an hour
and three-quarters, and gave most interesting
and detailed account of the emancipation project
and its results, refuting the charges that it had
not been successful in every particular He
showed that the islands are today more prosper.
GUS than at any former period in their history,
and that this is taceabe to the free labor system
of the country. A young man named Haywood,
a recent graduate of Brown University, declared
his adherence to the anti.slavery cause in
speech which showed culture thought. snd read
ing, and was delivered with the grace of an ora
tor. The speeches generally were excellent, and
the occasion passed off with great success.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-03

MORE HAIL SToRMs.-On Sunday, at about
four o'clock P. NJ, they were visited in At
tleboro' with severe hail storm, which con-
tlnued to shower hail.stones about the size of
robins eggs for some ten minutes, doing great
damageto vegetation. The corn leaves are rid
died into strings, and more or less of the
stalks are broken; the vines are completely
demolished; fields of ungathered grain are
levelled with the earth skyghts and win.
dows on the Northerly side of buildings look
painful, though many OF them are paneless.
The hail was accompanied by very heavy
rain. Such hail storm was never witnessed
before by the oldest inhabitants
AT Franklin, Norfolk county, the hail
storm was quite severe, and great damage
was done to the crops, the hail being in some
places four inches deep upon the ground.
One drift was seven and half inches deep,
and stones were picked up as large as pullets'
eggs. Acres of corn, buckwheat, &C., were
cut into shreds, and will not be fit tor any.
thing except fodder and vines of all kinds
were cut oil close to the ground.
In Woburn, also. a hail storm was expert
eneed, and the Central House was struck by
lightning, without, however, doing serious
damage Traoeiier.
On "Wednesday week most unusual storm
passed over portion OF the town OF Pomfret,
VT, totally destroying the crops in its
track. The hail stones lay upon the ground
in some places to The depth of foot, and cart
loads could have reen gathered with ease.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-03
sr.rE CONVENTION.


The legal voters Of Massachusetts, who are opposed 70
the pre ent corrupt National Naturalization, and the
Of the slave power aud who are in favor oil
th general policy ef the present state Admin strAton
are REQ rested elect delegates to State Convention TO
meet a. MECHANICS HALL in Worcester, Thurs
dav sent. g. at IL O'Clock A. NJ, for the purpose OF
nominatng candidates voted for at the State sec
tion next ensuing and oigauizag for the coming pot'-
cal cam aigu.
The basis Of representation in said Convention will be
one delegate from each city aud town in the Common
Seath and additional delegate for every two hun
drsd voters, according to the last State census.
JOHN ALLEY,
OTIS CLAPP,
WILLIAM OLAFBIN,
WALDO DENNY,
GIDEON HAYNES.
EDWARD HAMILTON, state
WILLARD A. HARRINGTON, Executive
A. N MERRICK,
GEORGE ODl0KNE, COMMITTEE
THEODORE OTIS,
z. K. PANGBORN,
THOMAS PARSONS,
E. r SANIN,
VRL0R0Cs TAFT
Boston, July %. 1885,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-03

New YORK, Aug. a. Times Washington
espondence, )-Mr. Cass has received Of
fetal notification from Senior Yrssarri of the
reception of the Nicaragvan Treaty, which
comes amended in Articles Is and l6. 1t is
believed government will not accept these
notifications, but will insist upon the prompt
ratification of the original treaty. 1t is an.
nounced that Jerez is empowered by the Mar
tinez government to ratify the first treaty.
(I1'tbuae Correspondence.)- Gen Robles,
the Mexican Minister, will leave on Wednes-
day for Mexico, on temporary leave Of alb.
sence. His secretary will act as Charge des
AfaereS during his absence. The Spanish
mission was offered to Senator Mallory, who
declined it. No official information has been
received at the Mexican Legation confirming
the fall and flight of Zuloaga The event is
however expected.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-03
India and China.

An official telegram to the foreign Office,
received on the 22d of July, states that the
steamer Canadian arrived at Suez ON the 18th
with dates to the 10Th of June, Madras Goth,
Gale goth, and Hong Kong to the 7th. The
forces under Sir Hugh Rose had retaken
Gwallor after severe fight of four hours.
The remainder Of the Indian news is of an
unimportant description
The forts at the mouth of the Peiho river,
China, mounting 1873 guns and backed by a
large body of troops, were attacked on the
Goth Of May by the English and French gum
boats and taken. The loss was trifing.
The Chinese stood to their guns very fairly,
and on the 22d the forces commenced advanc.
ing up the river The weather was cool and
the squadron in good health and spirits Six
thousand French originally destined by
Cochin China, are on their way to Pechelle.
From Canton information was on the I'd of
June. An Intellectual attempt was made BY
the allies to rout the Chinese braves on the
mountains in the vicinity. Nangapo was in
possession Of the rebels, and the English mor-
chants had gone on board her maiesty's ship
SURPRISE
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/ D g..
BY TELEGRAPH.
The Colored Mon i'm Convention.


New BEDFORD, Aug. I'm accordance
with previous arrangement there is quite
large gathering of the coored people of Mas
sachusetts in this city today, to consult in re-
gard to their present condition. future pros
pects, Sc. The Convention met at at ten
O clock, and was called to order by Beia C.
Perry of New Bedford, and was permanently
organized as follows:
PresideDt-Wm. Wells Brown.
Vice Presidents-Solomon Pension, Eben-
ezer Hemmenway, VIM. Berry. C. l.. Re-
mond, L. a. Grimes, Henry o. Remington,
Robert Morris, E. F. B. Mundruker, A. L.
Jordan
Secretaries-B. C. Berry, and others.
Various committees were appointed, after
which speeches were made by Perry, Remond,
and Brown. They were defiant in tone, and
expressed in stIong language.
The Business Committee have reported
long series of resolutions, which were accept
ed for discussion, after which the conven-
ton took recess until the afternoon.
The convention is numerously attended.
and respectable in appearance. Tonight the
military will unite in "Grand Military and
Civic Ball. "-BoSton Journal
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-03

The adventurous and migrating population
of California is melting away before the news
from Frazer river. The implements of labor
are thrown down, mining claims are aban-
donsd, standing crops are deserted, every
thing that is tolerably certain in California. is
given up for the doubtful promises of the
new land of gold. The price of fixed prop.
erty has fallen with that rapidity in the chan
ges Of value that is known only in a new
country; and the wages of labor have ad-
vanced to correspond with the drain of able
bodied men. Whatever may be the result of
the discoveries in British North America, and
in the adjoining portions Of Washington Ter
ritGry, the check upon the prosperity OF Cali
fornia will be considerable, not only in the
men who will be drawn away, but in the
immigration which would otherwise 90 in
that direction, but which will be turned to
the North.
In some respects, settlers will prefer the
British to the American rule in q new coun-
try. They will not find so much politics,
but they will find stronger law, more assured
protection, and more opportunity for the quiet
pursuits of labor and trade. The laws will
be administered by learned and upright iudg-
es, and they will be enforced, if necessary,
by military power; there will be no Vigilance
Committee, and no such state of things as
makes the reason or the preteXt for that
dreadful remedy; and should the gold fields
hold out, and an orderly, law abiding colony
grow up on the British side of the line, Cali
fornia will long and deeply feel the conse-
quences of the movement Providence Jour.
nal.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-03
PAPER HANGINGs.

toner's an va '' W 'u'-
IMMENSE STOCK
OF french and American House Papers Bordera Cnp
tains' Chimney printo, Centre Pieces,
DECORATIVE PAPERS,
Mouldlngs, Oornices, Paper statuary, SC, in
NEW AND DESIRABLE STILES,
and Of the Guest quality
10 our assortment you nd Papers Of every shade
est prices, '1S ''"
FOR CASH,
I6s department is under the direct supervision Of ona
OF the hrm, who will give his special attention 10 the
wants OF paper CUSTOMERS and that every one ia sat
ishsd. ' ~ 10 ea'
Paper Hangers furnished II desired Work done IN the
best manner ''A' u '''
FIRTH NICHOLS,
apo deodGw Opposite Bay State House.
Cool Soda. with choice syrups can be obtained at
BUSH CO.'S. 90 Front street. ar iva
Why Physicians should use Bltas' Dys-
another column dNw9w Js9a
~ see advertisement Of DR.. BAN BOKD's LIVER IN.
Vibrator, In another colulnn Of this paper.
myi daw
ArnOld's GlObules nmd Vital fluid. 70
sale, Wholesale and retail, by
10. Hull, Druggist and Apothecary,
my4 du Mechanics Hall Block
n. 4. BILLINGS, Portrait Painter,
announces that he has taken the Rooms In Worceser
Bank Block, formerly occupied by VIM H. Eaton Eso.
where he will be glad to bis Irerds and all who NAV
'aVor MIN wilma Gait d5m myl2
o. n. TILLOTsON.
ATTORNEY & COUNSELLOR AT LAW
No. 8, Brinley Hall,
uihsl ar Worceater, Nam.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-03

THE CoNcERT-our readers will bear in mind
the concert Of Fiske's Cornet Band, which is to
come off, tonight, at Mechanics Hail. in which
they will be assisted by Miss Nellie Fiske. the
justly popular vocalist, whom our citizens know
so we'll, that anything we might say would not
add to her present reputation. Mr.. B. D. Allen
is to preside at the piano, the simple announce
ment Of which is sufficient to draw house. In
addition to these will appear that celebrated ar.
tist and distinguished player upon the cornet
Herr Shredder, in regard to whom the musical
critic Of the Boston Eoening Transcript, after lis
tening to one of his performances, says
"He is wonderful player-fully equal to the
famous Koeng Of JuIiens band. His tones have
that singing quality which made the latter such
a favorite with all listeners. and whether dimin.
ished to the softest pianissims, blown with the
utmost power, always pure. perfectly distinct.
and free from all harshness. His execution il
very grand, rivalling key instruments in distinct
ness and facility ID"
With such attractions, at so low a price, the
band merits and should receive a crowded house
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-03

elected, was 10, 9O2 to 4l07 for Fowler. democrat
and Fillmore American. Mr. Chadee's majority
was thus 6795, the largest with one exception
given for any candidate that year, in any district
in'the State.
In the Eleventh District Hon. Henry L.
Dawes, the present able representative, having
been elected but for a single term, will be renom
mated beyond question. His eminent qualif
cations for the place will secure this. He re-
ceived, in 1856, 1928 votes, to 1922 for Mark
Trafton, American, and 1888 for }. D. Weston,
democrat. His majority over all, next Novem'
Der, will most likely approach near 1000.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-03

In the last reported debate in the British
parliament on the slave trade, Mr.. Fitzgerald,
an administration member, stated that the
dispatches OF Mr.. Cass, the American Secre-
tary OF State, so far from denying the right TO
verify the nationality of the flag carried by a
suspected vessel, expressly conceded it, and
Mr.. Cass himself quoted three instances in
which American cruisers on the coast Of AZ
RIGA had searched vessels bearing the French
flag, for the same purpose. And yet what
infinite buster was made when British cruis-
ers did tho same thing in the Cuban waters
Boys pay-nothing more.
The growth of an American aloe in the
royal botanical gardens, London, in a hot
June day, ten inches in twonty-four hours, is
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-03
sPY.T UEsDAY. AUGUST 3. q

CRUEL WHIPPING.-On Wednesday last, Silas
Pratt, well known citizen of Fitchburg, was
arraigned before 7. X. Ware, Esq, on chargs
Of assault and battery of an aggravated charae.
ter, upon the person of Frederick W. Houghton,
lad of about ten years of age, now living with
Frederick A. Hale. 1t appears that the boy was
found by Mr.lPra IN his blueberry pasture, near
pond of wafer, and entirely destitute of cloth
ing. While Tins defenseess, Mr.. Pratt inflicted
a severe whipping with common cart whip
The Justice fined Pratt fifteen dollars and costs,
in all about forty-four dollars, from which sen.
tence he appealed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-03

Hon. Eli Thayer informs the editor of the Ro-
chester IN. " Democrat that his projects are
working admirably. The city-Ceredo-whic he
founded in Virginia is fast filling up, manufasto-
ries are being established, and everything prom.
ises well. When he first went to Virginia, eve-
ry paper in the State opposed his designs. and
some of them threatened him with personal VIC.
lence, should he persist in This scheme. Now,
fourteen of these same papers advocate his inter.
ests, and no paper in the State says word to
his detriment. Gov. Wise warmly sympathizes
with him in his efforts and purposes
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-03

POLICE CoURT.-Thomas Brown mot our
respected friend and neighbor, who always
keeps such an excellent assortment Of provisions
in the same building with the Police Office, but
some degenerate namesake Of his, who disRraces
his name and lineage) was yesterday brought be
fore Judge Green, in company with one Henry
Mcfarland 1.-THE latter being no blood connection
OF the worthy Captain Of the Watoh), and each
for being found drunk, was fined 81 and costs
which they paid, and were discharged, with firm
resolves, we hope and trust, never to be found in
a like predicament again.
Michael McGrath, for a similar offence, was
also fined 81 and costs, but being unable to pay
was committed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-03

OIL PAlNTINGs.-Have you seen them those
on exhibition at Horticultural Hall, admission
free These paintings are from designs of dis
tinguished artists, and were collected by an
American gentleman, during three years resi-.
dence in France. They would be a great orna-
ment. elegantly framed, they are, to any par
lar or private cabinet. They will be sold at auc-
tion next Wednesday and Thursday, sale to COM
mence at ten o'clock. None should fail to visit
them, as they are undoubtedly the finest ever Of
fered at auction IN tn lis city.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-03
FIRTH h NICHOLS,
XVII ODposite Paw state EIo,,ss

Caulter Rash and Scarlet FeVer,-Esne,
lay during the prevalence Of this malignant and fata
dlseasethe public should again be informed that GREW
tiLLE'S VEGETABLE EXTRACT is the most eff
ectua remedy Tor canker cauker RASH and scarlet fever
canker and thrush in the mouth throat disemper what
Is malignant puued sore throat, dysentery and ali sn
mer COMPLAINTS and now has been in use wenty-three
years AS family medicine it is unriVaed being COM
posed Of harmless materials
- me genuine has the fac smile of the inventor AS
thBNFILLE, on the wrapper and circular, 1t is now
manufactured by his widow, Mira S. A. Granville in Wor
cester, and is Tor sale at John j. Brown & Sons 425
washington street, and Charles T. Carney 1873 Washing
ton street Boston Also, by James Green and D. Scott
Worcester, ard druggists generally ''''
Also, GRENYILLE'S LINIMENT To acoomnanv
the Extracts for liberated throat as an outward an
pcation tits good for any kind of inflammation For
purns sht or severe, it will relieve the anguish almost
instantly and perform most wonderful cure II oiG
pc wen Tor every family to keep it, it being also good Tor
bruises chblans chapped hands, sore lips and noses
Piles, &c, &c dtf Ia
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-03

WEBSTER JOURNAL We have already stated
that an edition of the Southbridge Press is pub
lished in Webster, for the special benefit of the
citizens of that locality. The recent accession to
it of Henry Keith, Esq, late of the Worcester
Bay State, as local editor, is sure guaranty
that all the items of local intelligence, worthy of
note, in that vicinity will be collected in its col
umns We cordially welcome our friend Keith
again to the editorial field, and hope it may be to
him source both of pleasure and profit.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-03

THE BARRE POWDER MILLS, which were to-
tally destroyed, short time since, by an explos-
ion, have commenced operations again, having
been entirely rebuilt in the short space of eight
weeks. The new buildings are four in number,
and were erected in the brief time mentioned
above, under the direction of Capt. Salmon Put
nam of this city.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-03

JEFF Davis, in his recent speech at Portland,
Ne, spoke of the disuuionists of the South as
"trifng politicians" This gives serious offence
to his freeating associates at the South, and the
Charleston Mercury asks, Indignantly, what he
means by it. jeff Davis used to be one of the
eral years ago.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-03

ENORMOUS MORTALITY OF CHILDREN IN
New YoRK.-For the week ending Saturday,
six hundred and ninety-eight deaths occur
red in New York city, an increase of ninety
one on the previous week, and one hundred
and seventy seven more than during the
same week in 1857. or the deaths last week,
Ave hundred and twenty. nne or over three
fourths, were children Of ten years and under.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-03

SABBATH SCHOOL EXCURSION. Sabbath
School connected with the Universalist Society
will have their annual excursion, tomorrow, to
the grove in Farnumsville. Cars will leave the
Providence depot at seven o'clock, A. M. Music
by Flage's Brnd Tickets may be found at W.
Meeorney's, No, Lincoln House Block Fare
for adults forty cents. for children under twelve
years, twenty cents.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-03

MINNESOTA hard times are Just hav.
ing peculiar development in Minnesota. -
The 81. Anthony Republican comes to US
with eleven closely printed columns, adver.
Using lands to DO sold for taxes, on the sec
ond Tuesday in August. The quantity of.
tered is enormous, and one would think EN-.
braced the half Of Honnopin county.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-03

Wetherell's Patent Horse Hoe has been tried
upon the fertile lands of the Buckeye State with.
in few days past, and with the most entire sue
cess, if we may judge from the last number of the
Ohio Farmer, which, in addition to a commenda-
tory notice from the editor, contains communi.
cation from Prot. Kirkland Of the Cleveland Med.
icsl College, who, having with his own hands
tested the quality of this new labor.saving mple.
ment. writes as follows;
"a few days since, G. Stoddard, of Worces
ter, Mass, placed in my hands one of his new
implements, recognized nnder the name of the Ii.
tie to this article, with the request that l would
thoroughly test its merits. 1t affords me pleas
ure TO inform the readers Of this journal that
have given it full trial in different soils In
a field Of corn planted upon firm sod, and the
soil tenacious clay, il effectuay reduced the
baked surface TO the mellOwness of an ash-heap,
and left it in as regular condition as could have
been done under any circumstances with hoe by
hand Every weed is efectually exterminated,
except some few which may be growing among
the corn. This is also slightly and just sufficient
ly hilled during the operation. No instrument
which has fallen under my observation does its
work rapidly, easily, and successfully as this.
II is destined, in my opinion. TO affect and al
vance the interest Of the farmer 10 an extent
equal to that Of the moving and threshing ma.
chines. Some improvements and notifications
may peahaps be suggested by experience, but the
principles which it embraces will be applied SO
successfully that IL must be one Of the most valu.
aole aids 70 any one who is cultivatng crops that
require the combined use Of the pillow and hoe.
NOT only the corn aud potato grower will be ben.
ehtted by u, but the nurseryman and market gar
dener WI oy It's aid be able to reduce the number
of its laboTeTs.
The tobacco, cotton, and cane Qrowers Of tho
South might by its introduction reduce the num-
Der Of their hands one half, which In 4 necuniayv
point OF view should be an inducement to g,vs
this implement trial. Its simplicity and
strength Of structure are such that any ordinary
work-hand, white or black, native or foreign. can
! manage it without difficulty"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-03

The Macon Gay Citizen says ga gentleman re
Gently from Florida, and who passed through
Southwestern Georgia, says the present corn and
cotton crop promises to be the largest grown for
twenty years"