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Worcester daily spy., 1858-07-17

SUNDAY STEAMBOAT RACING ON THE MIS-
soURl.-A correspondent of the Cincinnati
Times gives the following account of an ex-
citing steamboat race on the Missouri, on the
fourth.
''At o'clock this morning. took passage
On the Polar Star, for st. Louis. The boat
showed out as | stepped on boad, to run
grand Fourth of July race with the w. H.
Russell. The boats started nearly even, with
the understanding that each boat should land
at each of the regular stopping places along
the river. The race was very close until we
reached independence landing, when the
Star was leading slightly, and landed to put
off passengers but the Russell did not STOP
thus getting seven miles ahead Our cap.
tain gave orders to put on more steam, and
we overhauled our opponent in an hour The
greatest excitement prevailed each boat was
decorated with flags and streamers, and pro-
vided with cannon, and as each alternately
gained little in advance, the cannon would
signal the victory.
The shores were literally lined with people,
and at all the principal towns and cities our
approach was heralded by the firing Of can
non. at Lexington, the whole population
appeared to be witnessing the race, especially
the colored population, whose rows of glisten-
ing ivory appeared like chalk lines over a coal
heap. Here the boats were locked-neck and
neck-and the rosin ami pitch wsre then
freely used by both boats. Both boats were
crowded with passengers, each anxious for
the victory. Among the most excited was
Judge McCauslin OF Leayenworth City, who
in his excited joy, as our boat distanced her
competitor, ran down stairs, seized large
hickory broom, and tying it upon the flag.
rope, ran it up to the top of the jack.staff,
as as emblem that the steamer Polar-Star
sweeps the stakes !"
Worcester daily spy., 1858-07-17

NEW Use FOR CoTloN.-A gentleman,
named Legare, OF South Carolina, has sue
ceeded in making articles of furniture out of
cotton-made so compact as to be hard as
wood. Out Of the came material he has OBJ
tanned fire and water proof substance suit
able for walls of buildings, and capable of any
amount of building and. relief. A house. it
is said, may be built from foundation to roof
tree OF compressed cotton, nearly as hard rs
stone, and quite as impenetrable to the ele-
ments and it may be built in half the time
it would take to lay the bricks in brick
house of the same size, and at about one third
Of the cost.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-07-17

NEW HANPsHIRE CRoPs,--Rain for two
days past has been abundant, giving the Garth
hereabouts q great soaking. Crops through.
out New Hampshire are looking finely so
much hay will be cut that, with the large
amount left over fiom last year, the barns will
be cut that, with the large amount left over
from last year, the barns will be crowded !;
corn, iii within two weeks very backward, Is
coining forward with great rapidly, and
promjses TO be good rye, oats, wheat, barley,
and potatoes, give promise Of an immense
crop, 1t has been many years since we have
seen the pastures look 80 we'll all over the
State, or live stock improve so rapidly on grass
in the month Of June. Though business il
dull, II is gratifying to know that the earth
yields abundantly and that man and beas
cannot 60 hungry for twelve months TO come
-Manchester Mirror.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-07-17
Arrival of the Canada at Halifax.

HALIFAX, July l6. The steamship Cana
da, Capt. Lang, left Liverpool at noon of the
Sd inst, and arrivid here at 9S8 this fore
noon. She was detained So hours by fog off
Halifax harbor.
The main points of her news, were pub
lished OH Wednesday morning via Cape Race.
The British revenue returns for the year
ending June, show decrease of over G5, ,00O,-
900 sterling.
The Canada experienced strong westerly
winds during the entire passage. She reports
having seen nothing of the telegrsphic feet.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-07-17

BERKSHIRE. - A Berkshire correspondent,
whose communication has been by some means
delayed, writes us, under date Of the Sth, as fol
lows
''At present it is rather dry, as we have had but
little rain for two or three weeks but up TO that
time there was an abundance, so as to insure a
good hay crop, and the dry weather since has
been tayorsble to corn. Most fields Of this grain
in this vicinity look we'll. Every kind Of vegeta-
tion, indeed, has grown rapidly since the warm
weather commenced. Fruit is not likely to be SO
abundant as the indications promised four weeks
ago. though it is thought there will be considera-
BILE more than last year .
Worcester daily spy., 1858-07-17

GREAT DECLINE IN THE PRIoRs OF MEAT
At the different city markets during the
week, the number of sheep offered for ane
has exceeded twenty thousand, an increase of
SIX thousand. The average prices for beef
has been seven and half cents a pound,
from two 10 three cents lower than hereto
fore and sheep and lambs are selling dol
lar a head lower. At Washington market to :
day our reporter informs us that mutton was
sold at two cents pound. Still there has
been no decline in prices demanded Of GUS
TONERS as is demanded by SO large fall in
wholesale raies.-Ne,c York E0ening Post, OF
Wednesday.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-07-17
ira, yyin.low,a Soo,blng svr,

Nrs. WfnslOw's Soothing Syrup for
Children Tsething This valuable preparation is the
prescription Of Of the most experienced ana skful
nurses in New England, and has been used with never
falling success in thousauds Of cases.
1t only relieves the child from pain but invgoraes
the stomach and bowels ascdiy and gives tone
and ygur to the whole system.
It will amot Instantly relieve gripsng In the bowels
ana overcome convusons, which, If not speedily
died end in death.
We believe t the best and surest remedy in the world
n all cases Of Disenery and Dirrhs in chdrs whether
10 arises from teethlng or from any atbsr cause.
Llok we'll for the genuine article with fac-simile of
CURTIS PERKINS, New Fork, on the outside wrap
per, without which none is genuine.
Price 25c per bottle aud sold by Druggists throughout
the world. deod&wtf iel
Worcester daily spy., 1858-07-17

These pills are nothing new but have been used by the
doctors for many years both France and with
unparalleled success in case and be is urged by
many thousand ladies who have used them, 70 make
the Pills public for the aevaton those suerings from
any Irregularities whatever, well prevent an in
crease Of faulty where health will not permit It. Females
peculiarly situated, OF those snpposng themselves so
are cautioned against using these Pills whe in that con-
don as the the proprietor responsibility af-
ter the above admonition, although their rdness would
prevent any mischief to health; otherwise the Pills are
recommended. Full and explicit directions accompany
each box. Price ST.
Sold wholesale and retail by DAVID SCOTT, Drug.
els zol Main street. corner Of Mechanic street. Wor
esster Mass. and by JAMES GREEN, III Main street.
worcester, Mass, Ladies', by enclosing them 81 can
nave the Golden Pis sent to any part Of the country,
eonhdently),by return mail. Sold also by A. Brriett
Ohntoni james B. Lane Fitchburg; qautre h Son Dan
iesonVlei A. Houghton, ,Athol Depo Balch b Som Prov
laecei weeks Potter, Boston, and by Druggist in
every town in the Union.
r. NB-Ladies, be particular in asking for "Dr Dupon
CO.'S Golden Pills. and that the signature is on the
boxi you viii thun obtain medicine you may fully RELY
upon. The agent will tell you they are no secret com
pounds but are made known to all concerned
app6 div
Worcester daily spy., 1858-07-17

THE PRoBLEM OF LIFE or, Religion AMI Society
in Germany. By Henry w. CarsteDs. Boston
and Cambridge J. Monroe Co, 1858.
This unpretending litsle volume cannot fall at
least, to interest the personal friends Of the au-
thor. 1t is truly German in its openness and
freedom Of thought, and in its trnstful, childlike
spirit. 1t is all German in its simplicity and
originality. With the writer, the problem of life
is no speculation; it is process solemn orde
al Of his spiritual nature. He is no believer in
creeds and formulas Of religious faith, as affecting
his own character and destiny, yet he is tolerant
of them. His views Of the rites and ceremonies
Of the church will meet with ready sympathy,
even from those who adhere to them as symbolic
cal acts This book will find its particular friends
in advance of the church at the present time.
For sale at the bookstores.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-07-17

sPuRR's sALooE-All who admire good time over
superb fare always know where get it. spurrs and
are never disappointed in finding there the most aupls
array Of such vands makes ones mouth wster to
think Of, especially if one is in hungry condition.
When you need any inward replenishment drop in at
spurrs of Main aud Foster Streets and you will
be sure to come away ur~ll allied.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-07-17

A negro woman died on the 4th of
July at New Orleans, aged one hundred and
forty years. She wus born in Guinea, Afri-
ca, and retained her faculties till within
short period OF her death.
A lad named Pagan had his thumb
blown off in Uxbridge Independence Day,
and colored boy had his face buddy burnt
by premature explosion of powder.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-07-17
REMEMBER rHE ooRsIoAN BRorHERs.

AccIDENT.-We understand that one Of the
city horses, attached to moving machine upon
the New Common, yesterday, had his hind foot
caught in the machine, and very badly cut
Dr. Braekett, the veterinarian, has the horse
now in charge, and it is hoped will save him from
permanent injury
Worcester daily spy., 1858-07-17

GATEs's SALOON. Gates at his magnificent headquar-
ers No. Bay sa'e Block, keeps himself posted on al
the choicest vands Of the season. and serves them up
bis hosts Of customers on CALL at the shortest nqtice
Give Gates call, it you wish superb dinner breakfast
or supper he will accommodate you With jast the
article adapted to your taste and wants. Go and see
Worcester daily spy., 1858-07-17

LIQUOR SEIzuRE.-Our police officers seized
wagon load of jugs and demijohns, yester-
day, belonging TO some Boston liquor deal
ers. The driver was peddling his liquors at the
various low tippling shops in the city. Near
ly one hundred gallons were seized and de-
posted in the City Hall. The liquors were
all OF the r. g. brand, and we understand
will be destroyed. Lynn Ee.os.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-07-17

MURDER AND LYNCH LAVA letter from
Lexington, in the Louisville Democrat, gives the
particulars Of a tragedy which transpired IN that
place on the 10th inst.:
. "Mr. Joseph Beard, the City Marshal, gen.
tlemon esteemed. and deservedy SO, by all par
ties, was in the market this morning. in the dis
charge Of his duties, when man Of the name Of
William Barker, a notorious rufiian. bully, and
thief, forced Mr.. John McGhesney into a diff.
Guilty. Mr.. Beard interfered, and told Barker
that he must 20 TO the watch-house. Barker
walked OF s9me twenty PAGES with him, and then
drawing small bowie knife, stabbed him in the
side, throwing him off the curb. AS he struggled
20 rise, his murderer took his hand and assisted
him partly TO his feet, and then struck him.again
in the side with the knife. turning it around in
the wound, until II made a cash into which a
mans fist might be thrust. Barker was immedi-
ately arrested and eonveyedt TO jail In the course
Of half an hour the city was 10 q lerment
AZ about o'clock, two hours and half after
the murder the court House bell aud all the Rre
bells in The city rang; This seemed 20 be the
eirnal In an incredible short space Of time the
Court House and yard were filled with people.
A motion was made and seconded to hang The
,nurdarer AZ once. The response was a rush "a
the All. The TAILOR, Mr.. Blncoe, was seized, and
the KEYS forced from him, aud Barker taken q
the Court House. A beam was thrown out o
ehe second story window. snd rope being paces
sround their victims neck and attached 20 thi
beam outside, he was tossed from the window
falling come six feet. The rope breaking, ne iel
10 The pavement, fracturing his skull ~
BE was again takep up on ladder and throw
over. This time the rope held, and he was lcI
swinging for two hours in the broad, bright ign
Of July sun, in full view Of the most populou
street, crowded with men, women, and children
Mr. Beard was q very estimable citizen, anl
lnhyea a wife and Ave children TO mourn bic loss.
---------------
0ipDiros an HoME.--3erritt Smith recently
spent q DAY With the family Of Joshua X. 0id
dinsa q Ohio, and gives the following account o
ths simple lie Of shs vstersn
Worcester daily spy., 1858-07-17

LEWIS THAYsR at 2s2 Main street, keep constantly
spread before the public the extensive array Of
eatabes OF the substantial kind, including the choices
decaces of the season, to which the attention OF their
friends and the public generally is invited. Lewis &
fhayer know how to entertain their guests in rst class
STYLE and they always do it Csu there and bave sit
dnwn
Worcester daily spy., 1858-07-17

WEsTMINsTER.--The valuation OF real estate
in this town, the present year, is S56l 298 per-
sonal estate, Sls7,s69, total, S749,l6 The
rate Of taxation is so cents on $780, and 81 sc on
a poll the whole number Of rataole polls is 486 !;
State tax, S4s2 county tax, 81 ,l44 as; the ap.
propriasion Of the town to defray town expenss is
S2OOoi for schools, $500 for repairs Of high
ways, $1,000.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-07-17

cLINToN,-An apparently rabid dog, from
Shirley, appeared in Clinton on Saturday the
10Th, and bit several dogs in tha. place. One
woman narrowly escaped him by presenting her
psrasol to his attack. He was pursued and shot
at, but escaped with only slight wound. Care
was taken Of the dogs that were bitten.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-07-17

ORIGIN OF THE SEWING MAoHINR.-The
Springfield Republican claims that the originator
Of this useful and labor-saving machine is Mr..
Allen Wilson Of that vicinity. The first was
brought out in 1850.
The sewing machine dates fartherback than is
claimed BY the Republican. We recOllect very
well of one being exhibited in 1S45 or 1916, to a
few Of the boarders at the Marlboro Hotel in
Boston among whom was Gov. Briggs. We do
not recollect the inventors name SO as state it
with certainty. but we think he lived in Cam.
bridge. 1t operated 50 well to satisfy of the
.practicability Of sewing BY machinery to adsan-
tage, although the machine exhibited was inferi-
or to those which have since been produced.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-07-17
Troops for wn.l.ing,on TERRITORY

NEw YORK, July Washington ceres
pondents state that Gen. Scott has issued
preparatory orders for all the available troops
on the Atlantic seaboard TO be in readiness to
reinforce the army in Washington Territory.
detachment will leave New York for AS
pinwall in the steamer Of the goth.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-07-17
8 B 8.
BY TELEGRAPH.
Shocking Railroad Accident-Nine PEI
sous Killed and AZ Wounded.

Shocking Railroad Accident-Nine Per-
sons KILLED and ~ Wounded.
New YoRK, July l6.-When the o'clock
train of last evening from this city, on the
Erie Railroad, was at Skin Hollow, Just this
side of Port Jervis, rail gave way, and the
two rear cars were thrown down an embank-
ment of thirty feet.
Nine persons were killed-Mr. and Mrs.
Brown and son, of 1ioga Valley Louis Savy,
wife and child, of New Orleans /; Mrs. Adm
Ray William Childer "a boy), and H. Wood.
Forty-seven were wounded, including J.
W. Beals, Rev. E. Palmer, and Mr., Wallace
| of Bosom,
Worcester daily spy., 1858-07-17

1AH o1feEsATED BrTTERs-For the cure Of dyspepsia
or indigestion, liver complaint asthma oostiveness loss
oil appetite, fever and ague, heartburn water brash
ao'aiy, sea Sickness scurvy, nausea headache epnui
and general debility, any disease having its origin in
imperfect digestion
These sittzrs, as all classes Of our fellow citizens
including members Of congress, lawyers. phvsician,
cersymen, planters, farmers and others testify are ,b
only safe, certain, and sovereign specific for tba ;
diae relief and permanent cure Of the mauv crusl com
plants which in phase ether Of dyspepsis aict
our race
These Bi.ters were discovered by Dr. Geo. B. Green
and in their formula differ entirely from that Of anv
olheF preparation Of medicine Containing no alcohol
no inera-no poison-no noxious drug-in their nature
too'c' not stimulating retainng their virtues in any
0i"e 'uey are "a combination aud form indeedD O,
neSlcine which knows rival in exerninatipp disease
ana restoring the system to its pristine vigor and health
4'O s''I y now long standing, however induced or
oh'nc III It's character the disease may be-no matte
that has baled the skill Of the physician and resisted
the efforts Of medicine, single of these Bitters viii
satisfy the sufferer that his disease is saenable to the
proper remedy.
In testimony of the many effected by this Rem
edy, reference had the written certificates from
distinguished Individuals known all over the land.
| sW. PowLE Co., proprietors, Boston.
For sale by their agents everywhere and in Worcester
| by David scott james Green, and by NJ. b. Greeh Il
Co. apl7 s&w
DR.. WIsTAR's BALsAM OF WILD Cheney Where th
above preparation known, it is well established as
infapibe remedy for the of coughs colds sore
throat h1arseDess bronchitis splitting Of blood, pain in
the breast Group whoopng cous h. and every form of
Pulmonary Complaint, that it were work OF superero-
ga,ioh to speak # its merits.
Discovered by well known physician more than
twenty years siuce has by wonderful cures It has
effected heen stanily appreciatng in public favor
until its and its reputation alike universal; and
it known and cherished by all and their name is
esou who have been restored to health by its use as
the Grea Re -edy all the diseases which it processes
to cure.
Sir james Clarke, physician to Queen Victoria, has
given it as his opinion that CAN BIS ouRED
The whole history Of this medicine fully confirms the
opinion of that eminent man. Thousands can testify
and have testified, that when all other remedies had
failed, this has completely .ured; that VII the sufferer
had we'll nigh despared, this has afforded immediate re-
lief that when the physician hal pronounced the disease
incurable, this has removed it entirely.
The virtues of this haIsam are alike applicable to cure
slight cold confirmed ConsunpdoD and its power
safe certain, speedy, pleasant f6sctuat rene
dy, cannot be equaed
SETH W FowLE Co proprietors Boston.
For sale by agents everywhere and 10 Worcester
by David Scott Jarses Green and by NJ B. Green &
| Co. aplT Saw
Worcester daily spy., 1858-07-17

Ross EATING HOUSE,, in basement of Pper's Block is
well spoken of by all who have patronzed it, as an
excellent rendezvous for the hungry thirsty denzens
Of Main street Rice keeps everything aiaped to the
wants Of the animal system, will have general
oonvocaton cf h friends this evening" at his headquar
terS Everybody should be hand, for grand time is
to of.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-07-17

FATAL RAILROAD AccIDENT.-Between 8
and o'clock Friday morning, near Brighton,
upon the Boston and Worcester Railroad, a
man was found lying upon the track in ter
ribly mangled con0ition. He WAS at once
conveyed to Brighton and medical aid called
in, but the unfortunate man expired in about
an hour after he was found. The deceased
was young in years, ard gave the name OF
Thomas Gavanagh, or something of that kind;
but when inquired of how he came there, re.
fused to answer. He most probably laid him
self down upon the track and was run over
by the night inward freight, as hair and blood
were found on the bottom of the ash-pan Of
the engine.-Boston Traveller.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-07-17

Books, STATIONERY, AND FANCY GooDs =
Those who wish for articles in this line, as well
as paper hangings, curtains, &c., are referred to
the advertisement of A H. Ward & Co., at No.
American House Block, in another column.
They keep most extensive assortment OF cap,
letter, bill, and note paper. and every style of
wedding cake boxes cards, and envelopes. Also,
every variety of childrens books, games, pictures,
rewards, &c. They keep on sale, at the lowest
prices, books Of tho various Sunday school socie.
ties. Remember the place. No. 2 American
House Block, old stand OF Heryey & Co. Call
and examine for yourselves
Worcester daily spy., 1858-07-17

AsHBURNHAN.-The valuation and taxation of
the town Of Ashburnham the current year. is
as follows Value Of real'estate, S5S3, $50 pei.
sOnal estate, Sl67.9 The rate Of taxation is
50 "a op $1,000, and 50 10 on poll. The whole
No. Of ratable polls is 534; State tax, $3.50; ccun
ty tax, Sl,O25 62} the appropriation of the town
to defray town charges, $4,000 for schools, 81
700 for repair Of highways. $500.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-07-17
BUY ME AND ILL DO YOD GOOD,
Now is the time to use the great Spring and summer
Medicine.
DIR. LANGLEY's ROOT AND HERR

II II
comPosed Of SarsapSrfua, WiM cherrp, Yeliov
DOCK, Prfckty Ash, Thor6UghvVt, Rhubarb, Man
aTdke, Ddndstf0n, &c.,--GU Of which are so com
pounded as TO act in concert and assist Nature in
erddicdttng disease.
The effect OF this medicine s most wonderfE-t acts
directly upon the bowels aud blood, by removing all Oh
structions from the internal organs stimulating them in
10 healthy action, renovstne tho fountains OF life and
vigor purifying the blood cleansing 1t from oil hunors
and causing II to anew through every part Of he
dody They cure and eradicate from the system Liver
Complaint-thst main-whee Of SO many diseases-Jaan
dice ia its worst forms all Bilious diseases and Fou
STOMACH, Dyspepsia, Oostiyeness, umors % ths Blood
aud skim Indigestion, headache, Dizziness Piles Heart
burn, weakness, Pain in the Side and Bowels Faulencv
Loss Of Apuette and all kin rod com plants aau lad ~
torpid diseased Liver, disordered Stomach or BAD
Blood 10 which all are more or esi subject Spring and
Summer.
II taken in large doses, Fever and Ague may be bro
en- up and cured al oace, This has become a standad
medicine, and is decidedly tho best the world ever saw
bottle Wv NN'
Sold BY all medicine dealers everywhere Order
Should be addressed to J. .. LANGLEY, II Marsha
street. Boston, Mass.
Sold by all the Druggists in Worcester.
mch4 d&w6m
Worcester daily spy., 1858-07-17

scorT's SODA has again commenced flowing in
its usual profusiOn, since the coming out Of the
sun, which attracts large crowds to Soda Corner.
There is nothing like draught from that silver
fountain, Of hot day.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-07-17

PROJECTED EMIGRATION OF FREE LoyBRs
PROM NEw TO THE SOUTH SEA ISLANDS, The
New \ ork Tribune says:
+" Under the inspiration Of modern spiritu-
alism new movement has been set on foot
in this city, having for its purpose the colo
nization of the numerous bodies of spiritual
lists, socialists, and free lovers on some Of the
islands in the South Pacific ocean. For sew
,eral Sundays meetings have been held in a
grove in New Jersey, few miles above this
city, at which a hundred or more of these
people have attended. Prominent among
them is man named Tyler, formerly a Meth
odist clergyman, but who latterly has been
successful IN proselyting to doctrines of spiri-
tualism and free love. He was connected in
some way also with the nest Of free lovers at
Berlin Heights. Ohio. The deliberations in
question have resulted in unfolding plan
Of emigrations 70 the south Sea Islands.
A regular organization for the above object
is now effected, Of which. Tyler is the Presi-
dent and a man named Leland the Secretary.
Frequent meetings are held In the city, and
the colonists are hopeful Of the success of
their scheme.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-07-17

The ENGLISH LEooMPToN BrIL-NetO York,
July Is. G. w. Babcock, Mayor of Lawrence
city, Kanzas, is now in this city. lie says
the latest indications in his territory are that
the English bill will not get 1000 votes at the
coming election.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-07-17

Why LONGER sUFFER?- Those Eho are so fortunate as
to have escaped Dyspepsia and its attendant evils can
hardly conceive the suffering that these diseases csuse
The Woader i that the afflicted continue to suffer when
that ntaible remedy, the oxygenated Bers is within
the reach Of all