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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-11-29

A LESSON FOR SUICIDAL Lovers. Richard
Gould, a journeyman barness-maker Of Gin
cinnsti, has himself been harnessed by Cupid,
aud driven to the very gates of desperation.
His enslever is a young lady named Charlotte
Matthews, whose mother keeps d boarding
house on Elm street, and who appears TO have
made up her mind to some more brilliant al
lance than that offered by Mr.. Gould. But
as Richard has a very good opinion of his own
merits and qualifications, he Judged that
Cherlotte's GOODNESS was mere eoquetry, be-
lieying that when it came 10 the sctatch, she
would cave in at moments warning.
He resolved to melt at once the soul Of the
playful nymph, and to surprise her into an
avowal Of her real feelings. For this purpose
he proceeded, about twenty minutes past i've
yesterday afternoon to the dwelling Of Mrs.
Mathews, and stretched himself out upon the
front door-steps. holding in his hand an emp
ty vial, upon which he had pasted a label Of
''strychnine.'
'Now there will be an affecting scene when
my captivating Charlotte comes out" solilo-
pulsed Mr.. Gould. as he closed his eyes and
composed his features to corpselke immo-
bility. Presently Mis-, Mathews appeared at
the door with a broom in her hand, for the
purpose of sweeping the steps. On seeing
the recumbent Richard, she uttered an ex-
clamatIon Of surprise, and then tried TO stir
him up with the broom. stick; but, finding
that he did not move, she called out, Moth
er, mother, here's Dick Gould coiled up on
our steps, and l don't know what ails him.
dead drunk, l guess" said Mrs. Matthews,
as she also came TO the front door. mo, I'll
declare if he hasn't kicked the tucket IN real
ity, said Charlotte, spying the bottle, and
taking it out of Gould hand. "See, the
fool has been taking srychnine - Poor
sou" sighed the benevolent old lady; chow
natural he looks I" ale looks about as we'll
as he did when he was alive, " observed Char
iotte, that's not saying much for his beauty
He never could hold candle to jimmy Hick-
man at any time" This Mr. Hickman is q
spruce young clerk who boards with Mrs
Mathews, and who happened to come home
at that very juncture.
When he saw the supposed corpse, James
offered to go for the coroner, to hold an in
quest over 'the poor devil, as he called Mr..
Gould. We'll, don't like the notion of
having coroner and jury fellows poki about
here" said Mrs. Matthews. ono" added
Charlotte, ''just drag the nasty creature on
the cellar door of the next house, Jimmy,
and then wash your hands and come in to
supper"
MIR. Hickman took the corpse by the feet,
to do as he was directed, when Gould gave
him kick which doubled him up like jack
knife The ladies shrieked, and Mr.. Gould,
starting up, was beginning to upbraid' Char
lotte for her hardness of heart, but the ar
rival of policeman interrupted his oratory,
and he walked away "sadder and wiser
man. - Cincinnati Gazette
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-11-29

The ILLUSTRATED ANNUAL REGISTER oF RU-
RAJ AFFAIRS. AND CULTlvAToR ALMANAC, for
the year 1859 containing Practical Sugges-
tons for the Farmer and Horticultural En-.
bellished with one hundred and forty engtav-
ings BY j J. Thomas, author of the Amer.
Jean Fruit Culturist," associate editor Of the
"Couutry Gentleman" and "Cultiyator" AL.
bany Luther Tucker & Son.
This is the fifth annual number Of a work
which we have noticed before with special favor,
and the present number is not behind any OF its
predecessors in value and interest. 1t is one of
those works. which, If it is not absolutely neces-
sary for every one interested in rural economy
and rural improvement, is yet one which they
cannot afford to be without. The editor is we'll
known as one Of the best and most intelligent
practical cultyatcrs and fruit growers in the
country. The present number contains several
articles, either OF which, to a great portion Of
cultyators, is worth more than the price Of the
book. The following is an abstract of its
CONTENTS.
l. Farm Msnagemeut--Mr Thomss's Prize Esssy-Rs-
written and Amplihe1, with Eighteen Engravlngs
II. Country Dwellngs-with TSentJ 1--we Engravings.
III Furniture AMI Rural Structure Of Iron. Thirty two
EngraYings.
". Undertaking very Complete and Elaborate Ar
tcs-with TEenty-eight Engrayugs.
v. Culture and Varieties ni the Pear, with Twelve En-
cravings
VI. Other Fruits, with Eight Engravings
VII. Rural Economy. Three Engrayings.
VIII Lists ofNureriea, with Seven Engravings
TX. The VerDsna.
X. Management Of Poultry, Six Enrrayngs.
Xf. Rural Miscellany, Four Bngrayings
The price is only % cents Back numbers,may
be had Of the publishers at the same price,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-11-29

The New York papers mentioned a rumor
of the arrest of DR.. Gaillardet in Canada
but il proved to be false. The poor police
man who was so shamefully " hocussed" has
been examined, and the whole affair investi-
gated. 1t seems the Doctor had a very iolly
dinner with his three French frends-proba-
bly, thinking it would be his last in New
York for some time. They sat down at five
and the dinner was finished at about ten
O'Clock six or seven bottles of claret and
five or six of champagne having been con-
sumed in the meantime officer Baker hav
ing drank as often and as much as the rest.
The Doctor went out once or twice into the
yard before his final departure. and thus com
pletely lulled the suspicion of the vgilant but
slightly intoxicated officer who had him in
charge. About half an hour after be had f.
naly gone, Baker began to make inquiries
after him, but was tranquihzed, and waited
until after midnight, when, finding his pris-
oner did not return, he departed and the fol-
lowing Monday disclosed the Escape. The
New York Times has heard great many Gu
rious rumors concerning this affair, but it re-
serves them until later period.
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rioNpAy. NovEMBEa %. '5s.
- Flre-Eatsr's N1anifeslo

JsFsrson Dsvia. in his late speech before the
Niissi~sippi Legislature, declared that 1.-The ind'
cations we're. that the Black Republicans would
have The majority in the next Congress, and
would ,bus control the Legislation Of the States
that in his opinion ihe policy Of The Republicans
would be 20 have such multiplicity Of candidates
for the Presidency as to prevent choice by the
peonle. aud thus they would secure, by an cleo
ton by the House, one Of their own men" In
which case, the fiery Mississippian declared he
would be for the immediate Withdrawal OF his
State from the Union ;" What Mississippi
could do. solitary and alone outside Of the
Union. he does not vouchsafe to tell Us, but we
opine, that even in the case Of the election Of a
Republican President in 1869 by the people OF by
Congress, there would be no question As to what
any or all the Sou bern States would do about
it," They would come to the conclusion TO sub
nit to it with as much graee possible, conf
pent that their position, outside Of the Union.
would be infinitely more calamitous, under the
circumstances, than within it, undesirable as the
latter condition would be for them.
MI Davis, deeming the popular sovereignty
doctrine Of Senator Douglas as obnoxious TO the
South as the Whmot pTo7lso ITSELF would Of
course hail the elevation of the distinguished IL
linoisan to the Presidency with much horror
as he would that of that "arch.enemy of the
South VIM, H. Seward" or any other Republi-
can So the indignant Mfssissippians had better
begin no,o to "turn their old muskets into Mime
rifles, prepare powder, shell, ammunition of all
kinds. aud Publications, as to be ready against
4. III .r-l,s.
can cast cannon, make guns, and manufacture all
the necessary implements Of warfare" as Mr.. Da-
Wis advised them in his late speech to do, in case
of such a dreful emergency as black Republis
can triumph in the government. But we surmise
their action in snoh an emergency would be some
like that of the French monarch We read of, who
tMarchea up . hill with forty thousand men,
And then--marcked doiCa again -
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-11-29

" BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. We find in a
late Boston Gazette a series of " biographical
sketches OF well known Boston editors" that
are slightly fictitious, but quite amusing. In the
number before us. the series embraces Messrs
Rogers OF the Journal, and schouler and Pang-
born Of the atlas and Bee. As Mr.. Pangborn is
pretty well known in these parts, we give his
"pictur," as painted by the biographer OF the
Gazette. 1t will scarcely be recognized, but prob
ably Mr.. Pangborn can explain the thing salts
faetorily:
''Zebins K. Pangborn was born at the Tip Top
House, Mount Washington, 1877 B. C., and is
lineal descendant from TalleyrAnd. He was ed
uosted at the University Of Gottngen, where he
first mbibed his love for the Teutonie lager. He
is SIX feet two in his stockings, and weighs when
in good condition 2l2 pounds. Never engages in
prize fights, and Knows nothing and cares less
about politics. Has taste for poetry, and wrote
On Linden when the sun was low and How
doth tho little busy Bee, which have been erron-
eously attributed to other people. He is now
engaged with Col. Schouler in editing the Bee,
which he does for the fun Of the thing, be de-
Iives an annual income Of $4,000 from some
brass mines which he owns near Worcester. He
has Partially for red shirts and yellow CATERS,
and always wears blue craYat. He can write
with both hands, and carry on conversation in
two different languages at the same time and has
also accomplished the difficult task Of smoking a
lneerechaum blindiolded and debating two lead
ers to his amanuensis. Once he aspired to be
Governors Aid but was wronged out Of il BY
false reports circulated by Gen. Durham, whom
he challenged and killed on South Boston heights
lie was tried, bot was acquitted on the plea of
de tRaatic0 non iHqUirend0 damna,ldam portion
esqae gum. He is now 60 years Of age, but still
hale aud hearty.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-11-29

THE YICTMs.-The leading victims of the
republican victory in New York have been to
Washington to receive oil into their bleeding
wounds, and make complaints of the treach-
cry Of some portions of the democracy in the
canvass. Judge Parker, the defeated candi-
date for governor, and Erastus Cordng of AL
bany, aud George Taylor of Brooklyn, con-
gressmen of enforced single terms, are among
these gentlemen who have fed from the wrath
of constituents to the protection of the White
House. They report that The Hard Shells"
headed by Daniel S. Dickinson, assisted the
republicans in their immoletion, at which the
president is reported to be exceedingly wroth.
Mr.. Dickenson's friends in office will have to
march. Judge Parker was offered balm in
the shape of the relationship of New York
but declining it, his candidate for lieutenant
governor, M. J, J. Taylor, is assured of the
position. Mr.. Sehell the present collector, ia
accounted doomed any way; aud this is
another sign of Mr., Cobb's growing weakness
in the Cabinet.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-11-29
LOCAL NEWS


| TEMPERANCE LRcrURE.-There was a large
attendance, last evening, notwithstanding the in,
clemeney Of the weather, at the Centre Church,
in this city, to hear the lecture by Rev. DR..
Sweetser upon Temperance. It was a very able
and instructive effort putting the promotion Of
the great cause Of temperance upon what the
speaker deemed to be the right basis-the only
basis upon which it can be successfully advanced,
viz by moral and intellectual appeals 10 the
heart and the understanding, and by the practice
by its advocates, of the NEST rigid personal alb
sunence from the use of intoxicating drinks in
every foEm-a5stinence, total and entire, aus
where and verywheIe-whether at a fashionable
party or on any public occasion.
The lecturer admitted the great aid which
could be afforded by the use Of the aw, In dinins
ishing the opportunities for indulgence, and he
enlarged upon the advantages which might be at-
forded by prohibitory legislation, in removing the
temptations from those who had not the power
of resistance. But the only difficulty, he said,
was in determining what kind of restrictive legis-
lstion to employ, what should be the particular
features of the law in regard to the matter So
ciety had just as much right to protect tseltfrom
the evils Of intempeTance, by legislation, as it had
to institute quarantine regulations. But the law
should not be ahead Of the moral convictions of
the people-it should be the result rather than
the aoteeedent of the popular conviction. If
by its stringency law had no moral power
behind to back it up, it would be utterly
inefficient for good, and might react for
evil The law should be helper, and
not compelling force. to moral rectituie
Force never yet effected anything in the promo
tion Of any moral enterprise. It was the spirit
of benevoence, and not vengeance, which was
potential in efscting moral reforms. As to what
specific kind of legal statute wonld aid in pro
noting the of temperance, was not for him
but for the Legislators to decide. The advan-
tages of having proper statute the enforce
ment of which would remove the snares Of temp
tation, were enlarged upon, as also the vast re-
sponsibIity incumbent upon those who advocate
and would promote the cause Of temperance, sue.
cessfuly, to set good example themselves Of
self denial and entire and total abstinence, on
any and every occasion.
The fearful evils Of ntemperance, in all their
horrors, were depicted and the Westinghouse"
method OF cure recommended. Ifit hsd not been
for the good accomplished by the agitation of this
questioniwithin the last thirty years, we should
now have been nation of drunkards. He urged
the necessity of another movement, now, similar
to that which had improved the former state Of
things.
The evils of wine drinking were dwelt upon, as
having alarmngly increased within the last few
years, and their consequences depIOred.
The lecture occupied about an hour in the de-
livery, and was listened to with undivided atten-
ton
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-11-29

The WORCESTER THEATRE.-This evening
the far famed Martinetti and Blondin Troupe
Qate Raves,) will open at the above place, for
three nights only The performances by this
troupe have been highly spoken of by the Boston
press, where they have been acting for the last
three weeks. The programme selected for this
evening is one which cannot fail to pleaue, and
we predict for them an OVERLOOKING house. as the
troupe have many ardent admirers in this city.
The fact that this company have been for years
universally acknowledged to be the best in the
country, is a sure guaranty that the perform.
ances will be far superior to anything Of the kind
we have ever had the pleasure Of witnessing
here. See their advertisement in another col
umn.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-11-29

We give, in todsys issue, an article copied
from another paper, which was drawn out by
some rather severe structures in two other papers,
on our representative in Congress, Hon. Eli
Thayer We did not think, ourselves, that there
was any occasion for the publication here, at the
The whole matter had been fairly discussed be
fore the people, while the election was pending,
and Mr.. Thayer had been reelected by larger
majority than any other representative in the
State. The excitement in reference to it had sub
sided here, and in our opinion, the best way was,
''to let we'll enough alone" But some of Mr..
Thayer's friends think otherwise, and, in conde-
scension to their wishes, we make the publica-
ton
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-11-29

LOUISVILLE, KY, Nov. 27.-The stock
holders OF the Southern Pacific Railroad have
adopted the report OF President Foulkes, and
the report Of the business committee. A res
oution was then passed requiring payment
of fifty cents on each share, when tie Con.
yentiou adjourned 10 meet at New Orleans,
On the ZOyh of Decent Der, Gor the election of
officers, sc. The meeting was highly salts
factory, evincng determination to push
forw ard the road rapidly.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-11-29

WINTER WEATHBR,-The Burlington Free
Press says that about eight inches of snow fell in
Burlington, on Tuesday. In Underhill there
has been sleighing since the llth, and winter
weather with the snow. On Monday, the 18th,
the mercury stood at Underhill at zero for more
than an hour.
letter from Nice Qtalyl of the 9Th of No
vember,8ays that in consequence OF considerable
fall of snow between Turin and Nice, the mail
which should have arrived on Thursday after,
noon, did not reach there till Friday morning.
Snow fell the whole of Saturday, the 9Th, and dur
ing part of the night at Strasburg. Snow fell at
Lyons likewise on Sunday. and continued on
Monday, and during the night smart frost get
in"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-11-29

Mr.. Cobb is playing game just now that
is not as clear as crystal can admit that
he is an Archimides; but it must be confess
ed, at the same time, that while he would
move world financially like the same
geometrician, he can nowhere find fulcrum
Tor his operations. Last year he estimated
that the expenditures of the Government
would be 74,00O,O 600. This he was required
to do under the law of 1916. Congress was
afterwards compelled to appropriate over 500,
100000. There was a slight mistake on his
part of the some $40, 900, 900. Necker, and
the celebrated fnoncier Law, would have lost
their heads for miatake the 1.-THE of shat.
Not so with Cobb. He is tickeled with the
dodge, and this year estimates for only $780,
600, 000.-Foraey'S occasional"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-11-29
Mexicun Matters,

WAsHING1oN, Nov 2S.-Mr Magnan has
just arrived with full power from President
Juarez 10 negotiate loan Of five or ten mil
lion dollars, pIedglng lands in Sonora for its
repayment. Juarez has been informed by the
French consul at Vera Cruz that the French
squadron IN the Mexican waters had come to
settle claims on Mexico in behalf of French
citizens. a number of Spanish vessels were
already in port at Vera Cruz, and others y ere
expected in few days. The English squad.
ron, with one hundred marines, was expect
ed. There were no American men, Of war IN
port.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-11-29

ASURE REooRD.-There is no way for men
to discern their names written in the Book of
Life, than by reading the work of sanctifca-
ton in their own hearts. desire no mracu-
lous voice from Heaven, no extraordinary
Signs or unscripturol notices and information
on this matter Lord, let me but find nv
heart cbeying thy calls, my will obedienty
submitting to thy commands; sin my burden
and Christ my desire; l never crave fairer
or surer evidence of thy eleeting love to my
SOUL And if l had an oracle from Heaven,
an extraordinary messenger from the other
world, to tell me thou lowest me, l have no
reason to credit such a voice, whilst find
my heart wholly sensual, averse from God.
and indisposed to all that is spiritual Fla
REL
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-11-29

NEW YORK, Nov. PA Washington cor
respondent says that the Cabinet was in ses-
sion again today till late hour, engaged upon
Mexican affairs. The Spanish Minister de-
MES that mis- government intends a war with
Mexico, and Lord Napier and Count Sartiges
express emphatically their disbelief that any
thing serious viii result from the movements
in the Gulf. The Secretary of the Navy has
taken the precoution to send orders to have
all the available vessels at the various navy
yards fitted out with the utmost dispatch.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-11-29

Hon. THOMAS L. HARRIS, member of Con-
gress from the Sixth District Of Illinois, whose
death by consumption on Wednesday last has
been announced, was native of Norwich, Conn.
He was graduate Of Trinity College, in Hart
ford. Of the class of 1871. Mr.. Harris was de-
leading anti Lecompton Democrat in the House,
last winter. He was then quite sick, and often
went from his seat 10 the House to his bed; but
he was fearless, ardent, and incorporating in
his action. He was so Frustrated as to De unable
TO take any part in the late canvass, and was car
Ned to the polls to deposit his vote, and thence
returned to the sick room which he left no more.
He was re elected to the next Congress, and his
death will call for new election.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-11-29

At Durham assizes very deaf old lady,
who had brought an action for damages
against neighbor, was being examined
when the judge suggested a compromise, and
instructed counsel to ask her what she would
take to settle matters. "What will you takes'
asked the gentleman in the bob tailed wig of
the old lady. The old lady merely shook her
head at the counsel, informing the jury, in
confidence, that ''she was very hard O. hear
in ellis lordship wants to know what you
will take?' asked the counsel again, this
tune bawling as loud as he ever could in the
old lady's ear. 81 thank his lordship kindly .
the ancient dame answered stoutly, "and II
it no Inconvenience 10 him, Iii take little
warm ale" (Roars Of laughterl
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-11-29

TAME WEAsBL.-The following account
of a tame weasel is translated from the French
of Mademoiselle Deastre. After relating
the manner in which the animal was captured
when very young, she says: 1.-THE two first
days fed it with warm milk, but fancving
that it required more solid food gave 1t raw
meat, which it ate readily. 1t nov eats beef.
veal, or mutton, indifferently, and is become
as tame and familiar as any dog, and lives in
my chamber. As to its perfume, have dis.
covered method of obyiating it. AT night
place 1t in box with bars 1t is ALWAYS
unwilling to be put away, and glad to escape
from its prison. On releasing it in the morning
it testiies its JOY in thousand pleasing ways,
leaps upon my head and neck, and climbs
round my arm and body with lightness and
activity such as have never witnessed in any
other animal. hold out my hand to it at a
distance of three feet, and it leaps into it
without ever missing Among twenty per.
sons this little animal will recognize my voice.
seeks me out, and climbs over all obstacles
to get at me. l am satisfied that il has for
me strong attachment. One singular trait
which il exhibits is its curiosity. 1 can
neither open drawer or box, or read paper.
but 1t must always examine it with me. 1t
has made friends With both the cat and tie
dog, which sometimes indulge it in game Of
play, and will not harm it."
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-11-29

There was a heavy gale at Aspin wall on
the 10th, which continued with but little in
remission till the goth. During the gale, the
ship Teassur OF Boston dritted against the
steamship company's wharf, and received so
much damage that she sunk with $50 tons of
coal on hnard
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-11-29

Burns member of Congress from Ohio. iran
well for a season" against Lecompton, but finally
yielded and was very indignant at the papers for
suggesting motive for his sudden change. His
son has recently been appointed to lucrative Of
fee by the President. Does that account for the
milk in the coooanut2