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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

THE FREE STATE VICToRY IN KANzAs Con-
RIRMED.-A dispatch dated St. Louis, Jan. 81,
II P. NJ, says :-"The free State party have made
clean sweep. and carried everything in Kanzas.
TIE report OLA night was given on the author
ity Of correspondents but that of tonight on the
official statement of the officers mentioned IN the
above dispatch
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23
New York LegIsInture.

ALBANY, Jan. 22.-Ihe Assembly is still
unorganized. Both Riley, the Democratic
candidate and Van Yolkenberg, the Republi.
can candidate for Speaker were defeated by
tie votes this afternoon. Before the adjourn
ment, the general impression was that the
Republicans and Americans would combine
tomorrow and effect an organization. There
was intense excitement inside and outside
the hall
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

WHERE TO EAT.-Ia general terms would say, at
the best place This opens the question where is the
best place Without dlsparagement Of Others,
commend the beautifully arranged eatinghouse of D. c.
Gates, No. Bay State Block, pecu iry excellent
nasmuch as the best provisions purchased, and
cooked and served in the best An additional
feature of this prace is that the prices eaoabe
Brother Gates has just issued his bill of fare in which his
prices are stated. Mason is hand to serve you
with his skill in cooking. Give him call.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

Ola Gin is now 79aking the following styles of Pic
tuees In the bet possible manner :--Phoographs Da-
guerreotypes, apereogrsphs, Melanoypes and Ambro-
types
His productions for his patrons will be as they ever
have beet, superior any other artists in this city Lis
ann IS eXc eser and the results Of his experiments are
tangible evidences OF his success. Call and examine
specimens at his rooms 1873 Main street, over Czens'
Bank, Worcester, Mass dim ra9o
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

ATHoL.-From j. l. Goulding, Esq, Town
Clerk of Athol, we learn that the number Of
deaths in that town, during the past year, was as
follows Under year old, FIVE; between l and
years, twelve between and 10 two; between
10 and 20, three; between 20 and 80. seven be-
tween 30 and 40, one; between 40 and so, six
between 50 and 50, two; between go and 20, four :;
between 70 and 80, -four between 80 and 80,
two and unknown total, 40. Number of
marriages "a. Number of births sc.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

DORIAN, at Harrington Corner, is constantly serving
up the good things of life in style which does man
good to psrtake Of Drop in there any hour Of the day
or evening and you get accommodated with the best
of fare Hardness does up the culinary in to
Eu the most dainty epicurean All lovers OF good living
invited to call
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

BURNING OF THE FAIRHAvEN RAILROAD
DEPoT.-The New Bedford Mercury gives the
following account of the burning of the depot
of the Fairhaven Branch Railroad on Thurs
day afternoon, which was reported by Iele-
graph:
1.-The depot was of two stories, and the fire
was first observed in one of the upper rooms,
at the west end near the dock, which was
unoccupied, and in which there had been no
fire for the past two years. This leads to the
conclusion that the fire was the work of an
incendiary. The train had left for Boston at
o'clock, shortly before the flames were DIS
covered, and there were many persons at work
about the building. No suspicion is enter
tanned as to who set the fire. The depot was
large and good building Of wood used as
passenger and freight depot, containing in the
second story the Office of the Corporation,
Treasurer's office and other rooms, which
were all burnt up, and at the east end was
tower some seventy feet in height, containing
a bell. which came to the ground below
were the ticket offices, passenger rooms, tele-
graph office, and other arrangements connect
ed with the freight department, which were
also destroyed. In fact, the depot was COM
pletely burnt out, and the mere shell or outer
portion of the 10 ~er story remains. The wind
was high from the West at the time, aud the
flames spread with great rapidity, causing
much alarm for the buildings in the vicinity.
The freight was saved, as were the books and
papers of the several offices, the telegraph
properties and the platform i'll the lower story.
The building was insured in the Conway Of
fee at Conway, for $4,000, and atthe Peoples
office in Worcester, for $4,000. No part of
the running machinery OF the railroad. as we
understand, was injured, was injured. The
insurance covers the loss Oh the building"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

IMPORTANT TO PosTMAsTERs The Postmas.
ter General has recently decided that II postmas-
tiers do not give publishers Of newspapers notice
that their papers remain in the post Office, with.
out being taken out BY the subscribers, within
Eve weeks, they are liable for pay.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

FROM UTAH-R umored Massacre of Emil
grants.-The New York Herald correspond
ence from the Utah expedition says that Echo
Canaan is occupied by 5000 Mormons. 1t also
states without vouching for its accuracy. that
party of California emigrants, eighty in
number, men, women and children, were,
with the exception of twelve small children,
lnhumanly butchered by the Mormons and
Utah Indians last fall.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

sPURR's SALOON in basement of American BlocF, is
recognized throughout the city and country general
central rendezvous for the eating pub where "men do
oongregate" to discuss the merits If the choice vands
served up there Every thing you get prepared
in the choicest from the choicest ateag fowl or
game to the most deectabe specimens of stews roasts
chowders, &c. &c, DC. Drop in there and have a sit
down in some of his spacious apartments this even
ing or any other time.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

LYCEUM AT CHARLTON. The Southbridge
Press says. that, for few weeks past, Lyeeum
has been held at Charlton Centre, on Friday even
ings, and that the debates have been Of quite an
interesting character. Questions have been raised
on immigration, squatter sovereignty, and forma.
ton of character The debates will continue,
and few lectures are expected. '
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

BOGUS coIN.-The Pittsfeld Eagle says that
bogus quarters, -dimes, and three cent pieces, are
plentfuIlY offered in that town, and suspicious are
strongly expressed that the mandatory Is no )
verv "a az
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

PHoroGRAPHs.-We have never seen such life
like portraits as are now being taken by Mr..
Clafin, at his well known daguerrean establish.
ment in Brinley Block, over the Citizens Bank
Whatever the other artists of other cities may
accomplish in carrying this beautiful art to the
highest state of perfection, it is quite certain that
none Of them can sutpass, in tone, finish, or gen
eral effect, the pictures which Mr.. Clsfin is now
taking daily. All who have seen his recent pic
lures will bear witness that in his hands the art
OF copying the human face divine has been brought
to such state to leave no other improvement
either possible or desirable. BY the photograph.
&c process pursued by Mr.. Clafin, copies of pic
ture can be multiplied ad infnitun1, just as thu
printer can take numerous impressions from the
same type, and all Of them precisely alike, and
nothing ia more common than for person sitting
for portrait to order dozen or twenty for dis
tribution among friends. Mr. Clahin extends a
cordial invitation to the public to visit his rooms
at any time, and examine the specimens of his
skill.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

FRESH FIsH.-Mr. J. Richardson, the location
Of whose FISH market on Mechanic street every
one knows, received last evening a large lot OF
fine trout from the brooks Of Maine. in excellent
condition, which will be on sale today. He has
also fine lot Of pckerel, clans OF extra size and
quality, and his usual assortment Of salt water
All
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

A WARNISe TO NEWSPAPER THIEVES. = On
Thursday last man in Lawrence, Mass, was
brought before the Police Court in that city, and
sent to the House Of Correction for forty days
for stealing newspaper left at the door Of a sub
scriber. servedIhm right.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23
the cost of the Executive Council since the
Referred 70 AZ conm;ttee al Az aholilion

of the council. E..-
ne Committee on the judiciary having re-
ported mat 1t Is lnexpedient to legislate on an
oroer making atheists competent witnesses in
Courts of Justice, Mr. Rantoul Of Beverlv
moved to amend by substituting a bin estab.
fishing their competency to testify.
The bill wOs read once, and Mr.. Rantoul
supported it in an elaborate speech
Mr.. Dodge of Chatham opposed the bill.
Mr.. Tillotson of Worcester favored the bill
and advocated it ON the ground Of that broad
charity taught by pure religion, as he under
stood it.
Mr.. Wells of Greenfield also advocated the
passage of the bill.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

es-owing to the failures OF pictures taken
by Cuttings Patent process many think The Ambrotype
not a durable picture The improved Patent Ambotype
such as are taken by D. BlAXHAM, are not only the
most durable picture made but far superior in tone and
9nlsn Co. one and all to haXham's, If you wish good
durable picture, at fair price. Rooms opposite City
Hall, Harrington Corner. dtf o9t
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

FROZEN TO DEATH. On the 7th party of
youths left Scarsburg, VT, to go to Hattwells-
vile, ABOUT four miles off, about o'clock in
the evening. One of the company, Merritt
r. Fuller, aged about Is years, fingered be.
hlnd little when the party got near Hart
wellsvlIle, and having an uncle that lived off
the road, he turned off towards his house. He
went about twenty rods, got over the fence
stamped around little, got back over the
fence, lay down and was frozen to death.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

ABOUT FUUL,--The House of Correction and
Jail in this city contains at present one hundred
and fifty seven persons The all will get thinned
out a little after the Grand Jury, now in session,
shall have closed its Investigations.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

A CHANGE OF LANDLoRDs.-M Jesse Brown,
who has presided for several years so acceptably
over the Naquag House, has leased the new hotel
at Athol which is to be called the 'summit
House, and will take possession on the first OF
April next Mr.. Knight Of Ashburnham, who
cOmesl highly recommended, is to be the new
landlord Of the Nsqusg House.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23
Judge Kinnicuit's age was about fifty. eight.

THE OLD COURT HoUsB.-The old Court House
in this city, which has been undergoing repairs,
nnder the direction of the County Commissioners,
is so far finished as to allow of accommodations
for the Grand Jury and witnesses, and is in part
occupied by them at the present time. The
court room is being finished as fast as possible,
and will make a commodious and convenient
Hall of Justice. The building will not probably
be ready for the courts before another Fall.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23
MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURES.
DUE IUN' IIIuHyI JhH' zAI 1905.
SENATE.

On motion of Mr.. FELTON, of Worcester, it
was ordered that the Committee on Educa-
ton consider the expediency of making it the
duty of town committees to select and con-
tract with teachers of town and district
schools in all cases.
MIR. Ellis of Plymouth, from the joint
standing committee on mercaltie affairs and
insurance, to which was referred the petition
of the city of Boston, for authority to raise
the grade Of Lake Cochltuate, reported leave
to withdraw, because the petitioners failed to
comply with statute as to the time OF present
ing the certificate Of publication.
This led to long discussion, involving the
proper construction of the law, and the pro-
priety of the law itself.
Finally, tho bill was recommitted to the
same committee with instructions to report
how far the provisions of the law, in relation
to the notice to interested persons, had been
complied with
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

LOST IN THE WooDs- Fearful Sufsring.-A
young man named Frederick Walther, a Ger
man, formerly in the employ of B. PRESLEY,
of this city, started out from Princeton, in
Benton county, on the 18th of Deoemb Der, on
hunting excursion, intending to return the
same evening; but losing his way, he was
forced 10 remain out all night The night
was cold, and his feet were partially frozen
and in the greatest pain, he wandered about
the whole of the next day, but found not
habitation, nor was he able to kill any game.
Another night in the deep forest, and another
day, found him helpless, and almost famisked,
As last resolt to preserve life, he killed his
dog, aud ate the flesh raw. For three DAYS
longer, he remained in the same place, sub.
slstlng on the remains of his dog, without
hre; and with the consciousness that his
limbs were gradually freezing. On the fifth
day, he was accidentally found by a man
named Thompson, who had been out in the
PIney making claim. MIR. Thompson had
no conveyance with him. and there being no
habitation nearer than Princeton, twenty five
miles distant, he left the sufferer quantity
OF provisions and fire, and FASTENED to
Princeton for Il team. Il required four DAYS
to get back to where Walker was oamped
nine days. Mr.. L. brought him as rapidly
thus making the time he was in the woods Just
as possible to st. Anthony, where he was
carefully nursed; but on Thursday, it was
found necessary as the only hope for life, that
both his feet should be amputated which
was accordingly done just above the ankles.
There is strong probability that he will re-
coyer.-&. Paul (Mianesota) Pioneer.
The following table, which refers to the
year 1866, showing the comparative safety Of
railway travelling in England and America, is
gwen by Capt. Clarke, in report laid before
the parliAment of Xietoria Allstralin
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23


Mayor Lincoln of Boston, is in the habit of
patrohng the streets at night looking after the
watch. One Of the watch on Monday niqht.
reported that stout, thick set man, with n
smooth face, toleraby good BLOCKING, we'll
dressed, and very soft spoken, had been in the
haol1 OF walking on his beat and asking him
questions, and the officer concluded by saving
That he believed the stranger was a first. cluss
burglar, and had an eye on the plate that was
used Tor communion in - church. The
lieutenant to whom the suspicious were i'm
parted, had often met Mayor Lincoln on his
peat and, without enlightening the officer.
ADVISED him to keep His eye on the fellow.
A little daughter of Mr.. Streeler of
keene, died about three weeks after being
choked by kernel of corn, and afterwards
me kernel was found lodged in the left lung.
winch was much lacerateed by tho irritation
OF the foreign substance
A fire at Greenbush, Sheboagan coun-
w, WIS, on the 18th inst, DESTROYED stores
ana other property Of the value of $40 900.
heach 4 Stevens, grain dealers, sustained a
loss OF $4,000, insured $4,000, of which S25OO
Is IN the Aima office, Hartford.
Mayor Tiemen of New York, has de-
terinined to visit the mock auetioneers with
sort OF punishment that they will feel On
the second complaint which IL made against
any of Them the license Of such person will
90 revoked, aud his bonds ($2O00) will be for
feited.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23
CANADIAN Parliament.

TORONTO, c. W., Jan. 22.-The provincial
parliament is announced to meet On the 10Th
of February next.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

PLENTY OF sPEoIs.-The banks Of the city Of
New York, who we're 80 nightly afraid Of break
ing as to break large share Of their customers.
have now over thirty millions Of specie in their
vault
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

GRAND FfRENBN's BALL.-A grand fremen's
ball is arranged to come off at Mechanics Hall,
on Friday evening next, January 20, under the
direction of the Worcester Fire Department,
Chief Engineer sturtevant and his six assistants
to be honorary managers. The ioremen OF the
several companies are to be the managers, with a
committee Of arrangements, consisting of twenty
one gentlemen. and twenty-eight -four m managers
No doubt it will be ohe Of the most brilliant, as
we'll as pleasureable, entertainments Of the kind
that has ever come of in this city.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23
HOUSE.

Petitions Presented and Retewed.-Of VIII.
liam Martin Of North Adams, claiming the
seat in the House now occupied by Lansing
J. Cole OF Cheshire; Of the officers of the
Worcester House Of Correction that the prin.
ciple of the f." act concerning the discipline of
the State Prison may be applied to houses Of
correction of William Lincoln and others of
Warren, tor an alteration Of the pauper laws.
Passed to be Enacted. A bill to better es.
tablish the administration OF the finances of
the Commonwealth.
Sundry orders Of inquiry were adopted.
Reports Of Committees Several inexpedi.
ent to egislate on orders heretofore referred !;
judiciary Committee, an act to amend the
fourteenth section Of the l68th chapter of the
revised Misunderstanding its pro visions TO
to complaints before magistrates and justices
Of the ponce Education, a bill concerning
the branches to be taught in public schools.
Seyorally placed in the orders of the day.
Executive Couneit.-The Treasurer placed
before the House the following statement OF
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

COURT OF COMMON PLEAs-CIvIL TERM
The case of Joel Knapp VS.. Horatio Slocumb
is still on trial. Dewey & Williams for plaintiff
Henry Chaplin and c. f. Pratt for defendant
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

We are requested 10 state that the next dis.
course Of Mr.. Higginson's series on American
Society" will be given tomorrow evening. Sub
ject-"AmerCan Aristocraey." Morning service
as usual.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

Mr.. Gooch, the successor OF Mr. Banks from
the seventh district made his appearance and
took bic oath aud seat in Congress, on Thursday
asst.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

a telegrsphic dispatch from Washington, from
"Perley,' to the Boston Journal, says that "Mr.
Damrell has no thought ofresigning. His health
is improving, and he attends to all his duties"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

Jon PRINTING, in every variety Of style, from
visiting card to the laTgest-sized poster, exc.
euted promptly and on reasonable terms, at this
office,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

REMARKABLE PRESERVATION OF L1FE.-A
fortnight ago Arson Spencer of New Hart
ford, Conn, aged between twenty-five and
thirty years, went upon hay NOW to throw
down some hay. After he had done so, he
slid down upon the floor, and, horrible to re.
late, struck upon the end of an iron crow.bar
Jour or five feet long, and received it into his
bowels till his feet arrested its progress BY
striking upon the floor. Bad as the wound
was, he succeeded in reaching his home and
informing the family of his calamity. His
father went Immediately for a doctor. He
asked the aid of VIM. Elton, D. D., of Bur
ington, but with very little hope of saving the
life of the sufferer. The wound was exam
ined, and the crow bar also both clearly tes-
titled that horrid work had been done. The
bar was smooth and round, about an inch in
diameter, aud indicated that it had penetrated
full twelve or fourteen inches. The best that
could be done was done, though with very
little hope of saving the life OF the sufferer.
The man is still alive, and has no further
need of the physician. The wound is not
entirely healed, but is doing well and unless
some other calamity befalls the young man,
he will soon be as well as ever.-Harttord
Courant Jan. 10.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

TAFT LILLY will up some of their niu1itable
ehowders this afternoon and evening Every bodyis in
vted to partake to test OurbY,s superior skill
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

II MRS. HAYES NOT Dada remarkable
statement. A. few days since, upon the au.
thority of the Albany Times, we published
the announcement of the death of Mrs
Hayes, of Day, Warren county, N. Y, after
a total abstinence from food or drink for nine.
teen months; but we now learn from the
same paper that their informant was mistak-
en-, and that the woman still lives, remaining
in the same condition in which she he's been
for many months past. The Sandy Hill Her.
aid remarks:
Increduous as it may seem, there is little,
II any doubt, but that this woman has lived
for more than eighteen months without eating
or drinking, We have not alluded to the
case before for the reason of its apparent in
credibility but scientific gentlemen, together
with hundreds of others, after the closest
scrutiny, have become convinced that there is
no deception practiced, and that the woman
actually subsists without food or water. In
order to test the matter, gentleman took the
woman to his residence, and parties watched
her day and night for one month, who say
that she neither ate nor drank during that
time, and that on food being brought into the
room, in the pockets of disinterested persons,
the woman would Immediately go into horri-
Bile commissions. The same effect was pro-
duced 10y persons taking tobacco or any kind
OF ardent spirits where she was
The woman is reduced to perfect skeleton,
so much so that by placing the hand upon the
abdomen, the backbone can be distinctly felt.
We are aware that there are instances on
record somewhat akin to this, which turned
out TO be frauds. but if this is deception, it
has been so adroitly practised that every one
who has examined it has been duped. Be-
sides. there is no motive for the deception
and it is quite incredible that any person
would suffer to the extent that this woman
has, fol the sole purpose of playing upon the
credulty of the public.
Viewed in any light the subject is worthy
Of the attention Of the scientific and cnrinns.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

MECHANICS HALL CoNcERTs.-As seen by
the advertisement in another column, the fourth
of the series Of concerts by Fiske's Cornet Band
will be given on Tuesday evening next. A splen.
did programme is offered