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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-17

The Edinburgh RsUiee0, for July, Scott & Co.'s
reprint, has been received. The contents are
Hugh Miller-Thiers's History Of the Consulate
and Empire-The Progress and Spirit of Physi-
cal science-Canning' Literary Remains-The
Health of the Army-The Celts and the Germans
-Posthumous Memoirs and Songs of Beranger
Chronicles of the Teutonic Knights--Fronde's
King Henry VlII-Ihe Hindu Drama-Earl
Grey on Parliamentary Government. 1t is a
capital number, the various articles being very
interesting or very instructive, and sometimes
both.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-17

THE FREMONT FIGHT IN CALIFoRNIA.-A
California correspondent writes to the New York
EUening Post in relation to the Fremont troubles
in California, and closes as follows;
"Col Fremont's residence, which is not very
far off, was naturally place of great resort Tor
the sympathizing and the curious. Mrs. Ere
mont, though somewhat excited By the personal
danger Of her husband, and quite naturally, too
did great service at the house, By suggestions
during the negotiations, and her fair hand wrote
many weary line while by the supplies OF bod.
ly comforts TO the men, and encouraging MESA
ges which she sent. they were much inspired and
determined to stand by their guns till the last.
And, tell you, standing the alert for six days
and seven nights, within few feet of twice or
thrice many desperate men. boiling all day in
l22 degrees of hot SUI. and shiveriBg with cold
at night, with only few hours sleep the whole
time time, is no joke, and requires nerve and res
olution
To sum up, Colonel Fremont holds the claim.
The courts have just given him the Josephine
vein, which, the MERGED Mining Company have
worked with great success the past year, and the
suits brought against him for taxes have been
withdrawn. Many of US who are old settlers,
have an interest in the welfare, future as well as
present, Of the State, rejOiced at the good
fortune which is now shining upon Colonel Free
mont. His troubles are being rapidly removed,
and his opponents by their illegal and utterly
unprincpied course, rapidly averting the lit
tie sympathy they have enjoyed from the bona
tide settlers of the State Of California"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-17

HARD-SHBLLs IN GBoRoIA.-In ecclesios.
teal matters the BaptistS predominant. You
will find their churches everywhere. There
are, however, not few irregular churches
which call themselves Baptists, that are dis
grace and a reproach. The anti-misson ele-
ment in them is strong, and their predestina.
ton ideas are awful. They practice "feet.
Washing" which Is an ordinance with them.
Their church buildings are generally erected
in the woods, and most commonly without
windows or doorS. Their preachers are of
the "wang doodle" sect, and play on the
sharp OF thousand strings" We call them
"Hard-Shells. - Cor. N. Y. Express.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-17

POLICE CoURT.-Yesterday, Charles Conner,
Patrick Mulvanna, and Michael Cummings, on
two complaints, Zone of them year old) for be.
ing drunk, were seyerally fined 81 and costs
each.
Patrick Murphy, for larceny of thirty.three
copies of the Spy from our office, early yesterday
morning, pleaded guilty. and was sent to the
House of Correction for one month. Patrick was
before the Court about one year since, for like
offence from the office of our neighbor, the Tran
script, for which we give due credit.
W. s. Salisbury. of West BoyIston, for larceny
of silver fork from Spurs saloon, was fined
five dollars and costs, which he forked over and
left.
James Daynap, for an assault on Michael Hart,
was fined 50 and costs, which was paid
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-17

Mr. Thomas Smith, who resides in the
immediate vicinity Of Richmond, Virginia.
has small field of cotton which is consider
ed curiosity by all who have seen it. 1t
differs but little in appearance from the or
binary kind, except in color, which is as deli
cately crimson as a maiden's blush. Not only
is the stalk of this gorgeous hue, but the
leaves, also, the vividness of color fading.
however, as it approaches the margin of the
leaf, into apurplish green.
Andrew Wilson, one of the proprie-
tors of the Montreal Herald, has been lined
by Police Justice 50 and costs for assault
ing a posteriori Mr.. Rollo Campbell, proprie-
tor Of the Montreal Pilot
A barn belonging to William Dunn,
oil Lanesboro' was burned on Saturday after
noon OF last week, with about thirty tons of
hay. 1t was set on fire by a little six year
old son OF Mr.. Dunn, who was "playing
bonfire"
1t is proposed to erect monument to
Capt. John Smith, OF Jamestown, Va. If
the Johns of that name will contribute. the
thing can be done without calling on outsld-
ers.
The amount of revenue collected AT
the Barnstable Custom House for the wear
ending June Both, 1868, was 81 ,462. The
expenditures at the Custom House, by the
government during the same time amounted
10 $ll,963.
When the city assessors of Salem
made their May peiambulations, they found
that there were two hundred and Wenty
males in the city who were over seventh
years of age, the Oldest being ninety. Eve.
Of the whole number, two hundred vera
men yet in active life. -Four have since died.
1t is a great peach year down in South
Carolina and Georgia, and the finest speci.
mems OF that fruit are yended in Augusta at
90 cents to a dollar bushel.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-17

GERMANS IN PHILADELPHIA.-The German
population in Philadelphia at the present
time is estimated by those most conversant
with it at 80, 900 souls. About one half have
arrived in this country since the revolution
in Europe of 1913. About 10000 of the
number are voters, and over 900 more have
taken the necessary steps in order to become
naturaiSed. large portion of this number
will be voters in the fall. There 81 German
religious societies in Philadelphia. OF these,
are Catholics, s are Lutheran, Reformed
German, Baptist, ! Methodist, syna-
gogues, and Free Thinkers Association.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-17

CLINToN.-on Saturday afternoon, Aug l4th,
the Clinton Light Guard, Company C, ninth reg
ment) Capt. c. c. Stone commanding, paraded
on the common, preparatory to the coming mus
ter. They numbered about thirty guns, and
made fine appearance.
Cataract Engine Company No. 2, Captain Pal
mer, was on the common on the 14th, and had a
trial of their skill, which resulted in throwing
stream six feet over the pole, which is one hun
bred and seventy mine aud half feet high, max.
ing distance of over one hundred and eighty:foe
feet. The Worcester boys must look to their
laurels.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-17

UNSUITABLE RoBBERY.-At one of the
gambling establishments in Germany, Baron
de X - had lost large sums at play, when
one morning on open his secretary, he found
that sum OF 10000 forms had been ex.
tTacted from it, and what made the matter
worse was, that the thief was an old servant
named Fritz, who from his long services was
treated as one of the family. The man had
disappeared. Some time had elapsed after
the discovery, and the young Baron had be.
gun to be somewhat reconciled TO the loss,
when he one day met the servant walking
along composedly in the street. You ras.
cal y exclaimed the Baron. going up to the
offenders but knowing smile from Fritz
somewhat surprised him. Questions and ex-
plantations followed, and the result was the
delivery to the Baron of receipt for the 4O,-
600 horins from his own father, who, Ffitz
thought, would be a safer banker for his SON
than the proprietor Of gambling house,
Gaiignani.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-17

WORCESTER BAPTIST ASSOCIATION - The
Worcester Association will meet with the Bap.
fist Society in North Oxford, on Wednesday,
the 18th, at ten O'clock, A. M. The annual ser.
mon will be preached by Rev. D. W. Faunce of
this city. The meeting will continue through
Thursday. A session of unusual interest is ex-
pected. Negotiations are in progress which it is
hoped will secure reduction of fare to the
delegates passing over the Norwich and WoIces-
ter Railroad
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-17


Composed Of SGrsdpartHa, Yiid Cherry, YelIo@
Dock, Prickiy ASh, ThorOughV0rt, Rhubar5, Man
drake, DGHdsiiOn, SC.,-GH Of tUhtch com
bounded 10 act in coacert and assist Nature in
erGdicGtiHg disease
The effect Of this medicine is most wonder fu-t acts
directly upon the bowels and blood by removing all OBJ
structions nom the Internal organs, stimulating them in
to healthy action, waiting the fountains OF life and
Vigor purifying the blood, cleansing il from st humors
and causing it to through every part of The
dody They ard eradicate from the system Liver
Complaut-that main wheel Of many diseases Jauu-
dice in its worst FIRMS all Bilious diseases and Foul
Stomach Dyspepsia Costiveness, Humurs Of the Blood
and SKIM Indigestion headache, Dizziness, Plies Heart
burn eakness, Pain in the side and Bowels, Fatulency
Loss OF Appetite auf all kuired complaints Icd by
torpid diseased Liver, disordered Stomach bad
Blood to which all ess subject in Spring and
Summer.
II in large doses, Fever and Ague may be brok.
en- up and cured at This has become standad
medicine and is decidedly the best the world
Price only 25c for the pint, and 874e for the quar-
bottle.
Sold by all medicine dealers everywhere Order
should be addressed to J. 0. LANGLEY II Marsha
street, Boston, Mass.
Sold by all the Druggists in Worcester.
mch4 d&w6m
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-17

The Improved Double Class AmbrOtype,
taken No l6 Harrington Corner is the only picture
made upon glass thit wilt stand the sxremes Of atmos
pherc Influences and any other chemical tests to which
unbelievers may submit it. We will Farant it superior to
any Patent Ambroypa made, both in brillancy Of
tone and durability. still when the old fashioned Patent
Sealed Ambotypa is preferred Improved syl- Of
Ambrotyre shall make it and seal it according to
the patent the opinion Of the patent to the contrary
notwithstanding. TAPLEY CLARKE, Artists.
iy0
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-17

Gun AccrDENT.-In Croydon, N. H., on
the 4th instant, blacksmith was heating a
gun barrel, for the purpose of repairing, when
an explosion took place, lodging bullet in
the thigh OF Mr.. Nathaniel Humphrey, who
was in the shop. The smith was ignorant Of
the fact that the barrel was loaded. On ex-
animation by surgeons, the ball was found to
have entered the thigh about six inches, and
from its being found in several pieces, was
supposed to have been in melted state when
the discharge took place.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-17
50 8.
BY TELEGRAPH.
steamboat Collision,

BosroN, Aug. l6.-As the Nahant steamer
Nelly Baker. was leaving the wharf at half
past two this afternoon, on her regular trip,
she was run into by the Phineas Sprague, and
cut down to the waters edge.
The Nelly Baker had to be careened on
her side to prevent her from sinking. She
had from $50 to 200 passengers. No person
was hurt on board either steamer.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-17

Nep York, Aug. l6. William Saunders,
the Hampton murderer, was arrested yester-
day near Chester, and lodged in Chester Jail.
A dispatch from the latter place says the girl,
Margaret, is better, and will probably recover.
letter from HAVANA says the rumor that
the United States was meditating the pur-
chase of Cuba, caused great evcltem ent there
\ elbow fever continued to rage, Capt. Albert
Gage is among its recent victims.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-17

RAILROAD IMPRovBMENT.-Messrs Cram
& Corcoran are the contractors for building the
road-bed for the Strengthening of the Boston and
Worcester Railroad between Brighton and New
ton, which will be completed during the month of
October.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-17

The CAMPBELLs had an overfowing house,
at the City Hail. last evening, and they performed
to admirable satisfaction. As Ethiopian min
strels and comedians, the Campbells stand in the
very front rank of performers. Tonight they
perform for the last time. with an entire change
of programme. Those who are fond of fun will
be sure to be there.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-17

1t is understood that an the reception of
the Queens message a salute of one hundred
guns will be fired by order of the city govern
ment, and the bells of the churches rung for
certain length of time. Those of our citi-
zens who choose to illuminate in the evening
will have the liberty to do so.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-17

A VENERABLE LADY.-Mrs. Mary Reed,
who lives in the vicinity of WestpoIt, enters
upon her 92d year today. She can read with
out the aid of glasses, and is so remarkably
well versed in the Bible, that upon any por.
ton of the Scriptures being quoted, she can
Immediately give the chapter, and oftentimes
the verse; is smart, and enjoys good health.
--Nep Bedford Standard.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-17

GYMNAs1UM.-It will be seen, by referring to
the advertisement of Prof and Mad. MoliDeaux.
that they are prepared, as heretofore, to give in
struction in gymnastics TO ladies and gentlemen.
A well conducted gymnasium like Prof Moli-
neaux's is a public benefit, and should be sus-
tanned. 1t is large, airy, and we'll lighted, and
has apparatus by which every muscle of the hu-
man frame can be exercised and developed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-17
Laying of the Corner Stone of ST Pnt-
Iick's Cathedral In New York.

New YORK, August l6.--Tbe ceremony,
yesterday, of laying the corner stone of the
new Cathedral of St, Patrick in this city,
drew together an audience of from so 900 to
10000 persons. A sermon for the occasion
was preached by Archbishop Hughes, who
stated that the subscriptions of $1,000 each
now amount to 1903. Contributions to large
amount were also deposited in the corner
stone
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-17

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF Extraordinarily
twenty-ninth annual meeting of the American
Institute Of Instruction, will be held at Norwich,
Ct, this week. The meetings will begin this at.
ternoon. The Introductory lecture will be deliy-
cred by Rev. Barnas Sears, d. D., President Of
Brown University. Ladies attending the meet
ing will be Hospitality entertained by the citizens
of Norwich. Persons passing over the Boston
and Worcester and Norwich and Worcester rail.
roads, to attend the meetings of the Institute,
can receive free return tickets.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-17

MORALITY OF CHILDREN IN New YoRK.-
For the week ending Saturday, 695 deaths
occurred in New York city, Of whom 627
were chilren of ten years and under. The
chief diseases were consumption 81, cholera
infantum l73, and marasmus5l There were
10 deaths from violent causes, including three
suicides, and nine drowned. AS compared
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-17

Once known never tOrgOtIeu.--If our read
ers would have positive luxury for the Toilette use
Blodgett's "Persian Bam.n For osansug the Teeth
shaving, Champooiog, Bathing, Beauu'ying the Com
plexion, removing Tan, Pimpes, Freckles, Sun Marks
add all disagreeAbe mark The Ssi1 it has no equal
Bold by all Druggists. ! 3, BL0DGgCE Il Co, Pro
pr1etors 0gdensburgh. N. Y.
Sold by all Druggists in Worcester, and wholesale and
retail by JOHN O. HILL, Mcdaniel Hall Bnding.
ap23 dG g6m
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-17

The UMBRELLA BITTER BlT.-It rained-
hopelessly. The clouds came down in sheets
and sluices. Monsieur de H, an elegant
"of the first WATER found this second water
too wet for him. He was isanded under
another mans portico, and not a hackney
coach or an umbrella within creaming-at
Suddenly, around the corner comes plain
citizen, housed under protecting heaven of
blue cotton and whalebone but, under the
enviable umbrella, walking alone. A thought
seizes Monsieur de Ii. He rushes to the
citizens side and Selling him affectionately by
the arm, commences the eagar narration of a
touching train Of events. Not giving his as
tonished listener time to respond, he hu1ries
him demonstrating his umbrella. of course.
as he goes-and clinging closely to his side
and vociferatng the confidential communiea.
tons till they arrive at the Boulevard, he stops
at cafe. and then for the first time, appar-
entity takes surprised look at the face of his
umbrella. leader.
Overwhelming apologies-had wholly mis-
taken the person-thought it was his intimate
friend begs ten thousand pardons - and
lodges into the safe inside of the coffee. house.
But the fun was to be in telling the story |!
The convulsed circle of delighted fellow
dandies, Monsieur de Il was telling his
adventure-when, by chance, placing his hand
upon his heart, he missed the usual protuber-
ance In his vest pocket. The valuable gold
watch was gone! In his closet clinging to the
apparently plain citizen, the gay Joker had
Rugged a pickpocket and "conseo uence
was -
But he was, subsequently, fonder of ga dry
Joke than wet one !-PariS Letter.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-17
From the Boston Post.
he Cable Tow.

~ Jun oAOaAs
The westward course Of empire yet
Demands higher speedi
Columbia would 90 ahead
While Euro. e Tags indeed.
But FELL mas found remedy
AS Europe is so slop,
Our continent, impatient, takes
The eastern world in tow.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-17

RETURNED HOME AGAIN.-C. B. r. Clafin
has returned home again, after short absence,
and now holds himself ready to accommodate
customers, as usual, with the best daguerreo-
types, at moments notice. He can take an
ambrotype or photograph in most perfect man.
ner, and warranted to give entire satisfaction.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-17

Daniel E. Somes of Biddeford, "mud SILL"
has been nominated for Congress by the Repub.
licans of the first (Portland) district of Maine, to
succeed John M. Wood. He is an able man, but
mechanic, and that is fatal according to the
Hammond creed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-17

4 large Uolums would not contain the mass of testi.
mony which has accumulated in favor of Wistars Balsam
OF Wild Cherry, as SAFE efficient ard reliable remedy
in curing coughs, colds, and pulmonary disease Many
Of the cures truly wonderful
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-17

The old 'Ashland district" of Kentucky,
maintains the same hostility to democracy which
it evinced in Henry Clay's times. Vice Presi-
dent Breckinridge and James B. Clay were per-
sonally active in the last election, but, says the
Lexington Observer; They and their friends
have once more been condemned in the city Of
Lexington. the county Of Fayette, and the Ash,
land district"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-17

INCREASE OF YELLOW FEVER AT NEW Or.
LEANs.-The mortality by yellow fever continues
to increase at New Orleans. On the 18th inst,
dftytwo deaths occurred. For the week ending
Aug. l4th, eighty-seven deaths occurred of the
disorder at the Charity Hospital alone
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-17

AN INcENDIARY SHoT.-In Springfield on
Thursday evening, Mr.. Wells extingulshed
fire which had been set in his barn, and
then loading his gun, watched for the ncen-
diaries, who he expected would be round
again. About midnight he saw three men
go to the barn of his neighbor, Mr.. Mayo,
and light match, whereupon he fred at the
trio, severely wounding one of them, as he
thinks, inasmuch as the fellow cried "mur-
der" and his companions Immediately picked
him up and carried him off.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-17

MELANCHOLY Drowning AcCIDENT.-On
Saturday morning last, two young men named
Augustus and Samuel Gilchrist, Mr. McVick.
er of Thomaston, Me-, and Miss Mary Film
ton OF Georges Island, embarked at the lat
ter place in a sail boat for Thomaston, and
when the boat was about mile from the ISL
and it was upset by sudden squat, and
sunk with all on board. The scene was wit
messed by the father OF the young lady, who
was unable to render any assistance. Miss
Flinton was to have been united in marriage
with Mr.. Augustus Gilchrist on the follow
ing day Sunday, and he had come to escort
her to Ihomaston for that purpose.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-17

Having returned again to Worcester would respectfully
announces that he has taken the Rooms in Worcester
Bank Block formerly occupied by VIM. Il. Eaton ESQ.,.
where he will be glad to his friends and all who may
favor him with call. d3m mYl2
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-17
LOCAL NEWS
Meteorological Observation
AT the State Lunste Hospital Worcester for the week
ending August Is, 1858.

FIRBHEN's MUsTER,-The Board of Engi-
neeTs, at meeting last evening, voted to have
hremen's muster in this city Particulars here
after
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-17

ANNUAL FAIR OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE.
This grand exhibition of the products of our
country in agriculture, commerce, manufactures,
and the arts, will be opened at the Crystal Pal
ace, in the city of New York, on Wednesday, the
10th day of September next. See advertisement
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-17

Loss OF VALUABLE STocK.-There has APP
peared in this town, within a short time, a
malady among animals in pasture, which has
proved fatal in most cases. Four valuable
horses on the Mount Wollaston Farm, owned
by gentlemen in Boston, were attacked and
died on the same day. Our townsman, Mr.
John J. Carr, has lost two COWS, a valuable
mare and colt, which were pastured in the
same vicinity. Many attribute this sudden
fatality to poisonous weed eaten by the ami
NAL, but no positive cause has yet been found.
-Quincu Patriot.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-17

HILLS GLrcERISE, or Sweet Principle OF Oils, for
improving and bsautifyng the Hair for sale by JOHN
Q. HILL Apothecary, Mechauics' Hall Building, Worces
ter dit
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-17

FIsKE's CoRNET BAND will give the third of
their new series Of concerts at Mechanics Hall,
on Thursday evening next. See advertisement
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-17

Mr. Legg still continues to cleanse and Re.Dye Mems
Goats, Pants and Vests he etofvre He also cleanes
Ladies' shawls, &c. His Office is at No. Pleasant st.
my6 diff