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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-21

LEARNED QuACKERY.-It is known that
Rev. L. B. Thayer was lately thrown from his
carriage, in Lowell, and nearly killed. He was
so severely injured that his life was despaired
OF, and the surgeons forebOde mputation, be-
cause he had not vital energy enough left to
endure the operation. This very weakness
saved his limb and his life, as it left nature to
do work of cure, which would not have been
done if the operators had gone to work profess
slonddy. The editor of The Bath Times has a
very good article on this subject, the general
reflections of which are concluded as follows
Perhaps there is no remedy for the faults
and blindness of science; but that the sur
geons attending upon Mr. Thayer have been at
fault is undeniable 1t is terrible thought that
a leg now healing and doing well came SO near
being amputated, and that the flesh, now be-
coming healthy, was pronounced mortified and
dead Had the sufferer been man of Ordina-
ry strength he would now be manned for life,
instead OF being in fair way ofrecoyery. Had
he been dute stronger the operation would
have been performed, and probably his life
would have been the penalty. If the Massa-
chusetts medical gentlemen will turn their at
tenton to the positive evidences of mortfca-
uon, and to finding out when NATURE abso-
lutely demands the sacrifice of limb to save
life, or how much strength is required to stand
the loss ola leg without destroying life with it.
instead Of cutting out human heart while
warm and pulsating, as in the case of Magee,
they may do something for science which shall
prove to be for the benefit of suffering humani-
ty. We trust we are not lacking in respect for
the learned professions, but we undertake to
say that, while carefully guarding their doors
against ignorant quacke-y, there is an amount
Of learned quackery in all the professions which
should be looked after and elected forthwith.
Life and limbs demand at least this from the
medical profession, whatever other demands
may be made upon the professions of law and
divinity"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-21

PETITIoNs are in circulation, pretty extern
Eively, in this county, as well as in other sec
tions of the State, addressed to the Legislature,
asking for a law that no person who has been
held as a slave, shall be delivered up by any
officer or court, State or Federal, within this
Commonwealth, on the ground that he owes
service or labor, to any claimant under the
laws of the slave States of this Union. This,
If carried into effect, would be pretty efectu-
al stopper to slave hunting and kidnapping in
Massachusetts,.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-21

AN INTERESTING OCCAs1oN.-The ladies of
Wrentham held fair on Friday evening last,
in aid of the Mount Vetnon Fund, realizing
about $50. The hall was very tastefully dec
GRATED, and was filled with people of all ages.
A correspondent of the Boston Journal says:
"They were briefly addressed by the pastor of the
Congregational Church, Rev. Mr.. Rodes, who intro
duced Rev. Horace James of Worcester, the former
pastor of the church in Wrentham who has just re-
turned from a tour in Europe, when he gave an in
terestng Of visit to Wrentham in Old Eng
land, and the interest infested in the interchange
of friends intercourse with the church and people
there. He described the place, with its glebe and
manse its pastor and people, and told of his baptiz-
ing the little daughter of the pastor, Mary, and
commended her to the interest of the Christian par
ents of Wrentham in New England. He presented
letter signed by Rev, John Brown and the deacons
of the Congregational Church in Wrentham, Eng
expressing the pleasure afforded by the visit of Mr.
j. and his lady at their homes, and his interest in
becoming acquainted with their condition and pros
perity. This letter it voted, should be referred
to Rev. Mr.. Ropes and deacons to prepare reply.n
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-21

AT Herkimer, N. Y, few days since, a
young negro lad was brought into court for
stealing roll of cloth. The lad satisfied the
court that he was no thief, and that he was
running from Virginia to Canada for his free
dom, and Judge Bacon, instead of putting him
IN IRONS to await the action of the fugitive law,
Joined with the lawyers and jurors in making
up purse for him and sending him towards
canada, where he expects to find an uncle who
had previously escaped. What shall he done
with judge who so far forgets what is due to
the lower law!
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-21
RING SPORTS.

Since the great Canada "mill' between Nor
rissey and the child of Benicia, on the Goth of
August, positively nothing has happened worth
recording Something brilliant was confident
ly looked for when Congress assembled. Till
within the last two or three days, public ex-
pectatiOn has been ruthlessly disregarded.
There has been, however, gratifying revival
of business since Friday last Mr.. Shorter, of
Alabama, has given Mr.. Washburne, of Wis
consin, the "1ie Direct" Mr.. English has caned
Mr.. Montgomery in the streets, and Mr. Mont
gomery has flung bricks at Mr.. English Mr..
E. is said to be one of the eight weights Mr..
M. quite the reverse 4 and finally, a belligerent
correspondence between Dan. 4. Sickles and
another gentleman has been given to the world.
Really, the good old times are coming round
again. The Shorter Washburne outbreak was
rather a slim affair, to be sure; but the Mont
gomery- English emeute was very fne--not
quite up to the Tom Hyer standard
more nearly of the Billy Mulligan school
Of tactics; but very good of its kind.
The conversation about puppies" and
"iRsuits, 4" forms pleasing prelude to the more
serious war which followed flourish Of
trumpetS before the battle. The Sickles affair
was conducted ip a more diplomatic style
"Would he oblige Mr.. j. c. Tucker, friend
Of DR. +. w. Ogden, Of California, by nomi-
mating day on which 1t would be convenient
for him or his friend TO confer with the
Doctor in Philadelphia or Baltimore? ?" The
"friend" Of Mr.. Sckles replies in as courty
and mysterious language as he can command
the challenge is neither accepted or declined,
and the correspondence closes IN fog. All
these little circumstances indicate that regard
for "manly sports" has pot wholly expired.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-21

The contractors in the city of New York
cannot be called infdels. They believe in the
bible; they buy it at thirty cents copy for
the public institutions, and render the bills at
dollar They have too great respect for the
sacred volume to sell it any such shabby price
as they pay for it. This little fact has come
out in the course of the investigation that has
been partially made into the municipal cor
ruption' 1t is regarded as delicate NANTES
tation Of the respect for religion that is always
entertained by New York official moreover
1t shows that there is nothing that he will not
make money out Of
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-21

An interesting young lady in Albany formed
the acquaintance Of an interesting young gen
tleman who hailed from Boston Things pro-
gressed between them until they were on the
verge of matrimony. Before the fatal step
was taken, the lady, by curious chain of cir
cumstances, was brought to know that the
young man had left Boston with a discredita-
BILE character-haying been charged with steal
ing diamond ring from woman, and " set
tied by restoring the property. The match
was broken OIL abruptly, much to the disgust
Of the yOung gantleman.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-21

OLD PRINTERs.-Editors and printers Of
Of newspapers will do something towards
picking up historical scraps relating to their
craft, by publishing the following notice from
one Of the oldest printers in New England
now approaching tourscore, with kindly re-
membrane:
An old printer, a regular graduate from the
Massachusetts Spy office, at Worcester, wish
es to learn the present condition or past history
Of his fellow laborers in the printing Office at
Worcester, viz: Oliver Lyon Issac Snow.
Evander Morse, Josiah Heard, Josiah Ball
Jonathan c. Church, Andrew Wright, Adam
Prouty, Simeon Follerton, James Hitchcock.
= Rice, tson Of a clergyman at Westminis
ter, Mass.) William Warren, Charles Duncan.
Any one who can give information relative TO
any of the above mentioned, and will commu-
nicate the same to c. w. Bookseller, New
buryport, will confer a special favor.-New-
bWypolt Herald.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-21

SMITHS PALACE BURNT.-The delightful
and popular seaside place of summer resort in
Cranston, known as "Smith's Palace" was,
with nearly all its furniture, stores, and pro-
visions, including two hundred bushels Of In
dian corn, entirely consumed by fire at about
one o'clock Saturday morning. Mr.. Smith
was awakened from sleep by the cracking of
the flames and had but little more than time
to save himself, wife, five children, and two
servants, from the devouring element. The
cause of the fire is wholly unknown. The loss
OF Mr.. Smith is more than $4,000, only
$4,000 of which is covered by insurance, borne
equally by three ofices-the Slater Mutual in
this city, North American in Hartford and
Conway in Massachusetts, Jour
nal
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-21

tns1l ri Dlnponco,s Goiden PlIs for Females
lnanlo m correcting regulating, and removing mn oh
srueuons from whatever cause ana always sneee6 M
a restorative. ' " ~ '''S'''''' 10
These rus are nothing now, but have been used l tho
doctors Or many years both III France and Ameficn Win
ulpaaeleu success In every Cnsc and he 4 urged bv
many ih2ns9nd ladies who have used them 10 make e
ls upc LOT inc alienation Of those suffering from any
liTeKuAnues Whatever rs well to prevent an nrrense
a. nmY where health will not permit H. Femaies pccll
hurry sualeu or those surprising themselves M nrb cnl-
oneu aghnsi using these Pills while IN that condition as
Wy piYpotuf assumes no responsibility after fhe nboyo
naneu aumomtioni although their mllness womb pre-
o ay nschlel TO health; otherwise the Pills nrc re-
eaeh box, Price a. "'N""P""'
%. HoI9 wholesale and retail by DAVID SCOTT Druggist
M ~ "ln street corner Of Mechanic street Worcester
aA's,' ana ~ JAMES GREEN, M Main street Worcrs,
ter MASS Ladies' by enclosing them Al can have Inc
o rs sent g any part Of the country confidently
~ Iclu,h niaiL sold also bv A. A. Bnrett Clinton,
ynVs d. Lane Fltclbnrgi Cantrel \ SON baniclson,
NN WIZ A l2ugt9n, Ath0 Depot; Talch X som Provl-
eynry MSoEs Potter Boston and by Druggist In
D. Ladies', be particular In asking for "nr pupon-
~ uolueh rus, and see that the signature Il on the
u SIWa VIII uhen OBTAIN medicine you may fully rely
n npnd he agent VIII tell you they are secret COM
np6 div
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-21

Mrs. DOUGLAS ON THE LATE CANvAs.-A
correspondent of the Vincennes (Ind.) Sun,
speaking Of the pleasant domestic qualities Of
Mrs. Douglas, relates that at the Chicago cele-
bration, Mrs. Douglas was asked how she
stood the canvas every we'll" said she
but | must 90 and get my husband some
clothes. He has come out of the battle half
naked. got him two dozen shirts last spring,
and two or three sets Of studs he lost all his
shirts but two, and one that don't belong to
him-and all the studs but four, which belong
to four different sets--and besides, he hasn't
any of the other clothes he started out with"
His old white hat however, rode out the storm,
dilapidated, but safe
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-21

A dangerous young widow Of thirty, in Lud-
low, with four dead or discarded husbands,
has torn young lad ofeighteen years from his
afflicted parents in the same town, and taken
him TO bed and board as No. 8. The parents
locked up the boy, but the widow was too
smart for them, got him out, and fed with him
TO Palmer, where they were married. She's
clearly one Of the widows.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-21

A California incident, its result and final
settlement are brifly mentioned thus "a.
" Brown killed James Pickens, gave up TO
the law, and was baed; a brother of Pickens
pursued Brown, shot him down, then took
from Browns belt his knife and revolver. emf
ms throat, shot him four times, stabbed him
fourteen times in the breast, and left the knife
IN the last wound. He was afterwards tried
and acquitted"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-21

Faubert, young man Of color from Hayti.
obtained the highest prize-the prize of honor,
at the concourse Of all the colleges in France,
held at Paris On the reception Of this news,
the emperor Immediately sent him $50 hand
somely bound volumes. A company of Ma
tional Guards were dispatched to wait upon
him with band of music, and he was in
vited to dine, and did dine, with the minister
of public instruction, occupying a place be-
tween his lady and Prince Napoleon. Besides
this young man, two other young Haytiens
also took prizes. In a country like France of
the highest culture, where the course of study
is severe, and where honor is everything, and
the contest for it is very great this achieve
ment does credit to the Haytiens.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-21

PRoGREss OF CIvILIzATIoN.-A match of
game cocks has been made between parties in
Boston and New Bedford for $1,000. The
fight will take place soon. Another match is
said to have been made between New Bedford
and New York parties, to be fought about the
first of January
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-21

THE AFTRAY AT WASHINGTON = STATE
MENT OF Mr.. MONTGOMERY - WaStinqton,
Dec. l9.-The account of the affray between
Messrs. English and Montgomery, given by
the Washington Star, and telegraphed to the
papers on Saturday, is pronounced by Mont
gomery incorrect and one-sided. His state
ment, as given shortly after the occurrence, is
as follows
81 have not spoken to English this season or
taken any notice of him when we met as we
have occasionally. The reason is, that he
made speech to the crowd who serenaded
him on the night Of the passage Of his bill, in
which he said that he had associated with me
and other anti-LecomptOn Democrats only to
find out our plans and defeat us. From that
time have looked on him as treacherous
spy, and an unfit associate for gentlemen.
About noon to-day | was walking down
Pennsylvania Avenue, and had crossed Four
teenth street, when | saw English coming to-
wards me, holding out his hand, saying, How
do you do, Mr.. Montgomery made no an
swer, but passed on without any sign of recog-
milton. | had walked but few steps, when
received from behind very violent blow on
the left side Of my head, with such force as for
moment to stagger and confuse me. / had
not the least idea who or what had struck me-
but, turning round, saw English with large
Cdle, WHICH ne nelu III DOtn nandS, and from
the position in which he stood, and the direc-
ton of the blow, must have so held it when he
struck me. He exclaimed, Cd d-n you,
I'll teach you to insult me in that wayp He
stepped back quickly as he spoke. rushed at
him, and, as l was about to close with him, he
drew sword from a cane, and presented it at
me. As had no weapon of any kind, step
ped off the sidewalk and picked up a piece of
brick, which l threw at him, hitting him in the
leg He kept rereating, and before l could
find another missile, had got to such distance
that it was useless to pursue him
Three persons-William Couch, Daniel Cox,
and Thomas Kelver-who were witnesses of
the transaction, confirm the above statement
in every particular. Montgomery's face was
badly bruised, and he has kept his room since,
attended by physician. Mr.. English has been
held to bail for the assault. Montgomery had
already passed English twice on Saturday
without speaking.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-21

The keeper of country tavern near Mount
Pleasant, Va, has two deaf and dumb daugh-
tiers, who often carry on animated conversa-
tons by means of signs. Last week two ner
Tous travellers who had been shown to a good
room, did not stop to enjoy the comfortable
fire and bed, but silently decamped, leaving on
the table money for their supper, and a note,
stating that in consequence of signs made at
the supper table by the young ladies, they did
not think it safe to go to bed, and therefore
paid the bill and took their departure.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-21

The ATLANTIC MONTHLY, for January, will be
published tomorrow. Its prose and poetry will be
OF rich and varied character. Its critical notices
are of high order The Professor takes his place at
the Breakfast Table, and talks in grand style and
the number cannot fail to meet the expectations of
its thousands of readers in all parts of the Union
The contents are as follows:
Olympus and Assard; Juniata; Left Behind ;
Coffee and Tea; Men of the Sea; Chicadee; The II
lustrious Obscure ''The New Life" of Dante: At
Sea; Bulls and Bears; the Professor at the Break
peare; Reviews and Literary Notices :-Prescott's
Philip IL, Longfellows Miles Standish Furness's
Thoughts ON the Life and Character of Jesus, Yer
non Grove, Arabian Days Entertainments The
Stratiord Gallery, Ernest Carroll, Hymns Of the
Ages.
If will no for Ia OF o-,,,,ro,, n.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-21

Nor CANDIDATE.-OurB Boston correspond
ent was in error in saying that VIM. S. Rob
inson, Esq, is a candidate for Clerk of the
Senate. We are informed that Mr.. Robinson
is not a candidate.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-21

a rOw-some with arms folded in-others with
eyes a-twinkle, and the corners of their mouths
drawn down-Professor Peck making a telling
bow-and-promised each and all-for them
selves-tO come there again-on the second
Monday of March next-in default of which
they would acknowledge themselves indebted
to Uncle Sam one thousand dollars. And the
court adjourned-and the great criminals of
Oberlin went their way-black, white and gray
and this ended the first lesson! And thus
ended the seige of Oberlin."
BUSINESS PRosPECTs. - The prevailing
feeling in commercial circles seems to be, that
property and prices which have now, for so
long, been at a low ebb, will, with the return
of the spring business, take an upward move
ment The fact of such an opinion being gem
orally entertained would of itself tend to a
restoration Of confidence, and in some degree,
produce the result anticipated The great
abundance Of money, however, the large ac-
cumulations of specie, and the immense natu-
raj and industrial productions of the soil, must
inevitably induce a season of prosperity with
an ascending scale of prices. 1t is an I'M
doubted fact that the country is far more rich
in real wealth than ever before, and that
wealth must shortly become active The next
few months will produce great change in the
face of affairs Business has got into healthy
current 1t will gather force as it rolls on
ward, and will soon give evidence of the i'm
mense wealth on which it moves.-Ne,U York
Commercial Times
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-21

Meetings of scientific gentlemen and mer-
chants have been held to talk over the project
Of erecting an observatory in New York. tits
confidently believed that money enough can
be raised to carry out the enterprise and make
the New York observatory one of the best in
the world. The location will probably be the
high ground of the Central Park.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-21

Canlter, Rash, and ScnrIet Fever.-Espe
caY during the prevalence of this malignant and tatn
disease the public should again be informed that GREN
NlLLE'S NEGETABL EXTRACT is the most eflpctuol
remedy for canker, canker RASH scarlet fever conkc
and thrush IN the mouth, throat disemper as well AS ma
hgnant putud sore throat dysentery, and an summer
complaints and now has been In use twenty three vcs
harmless materials. 10 l'''" Va
Ihe genuine has the fac smile Of the inventor j. G
GkENN LILLE, on the wrapper and circular II Il now
manufactured by his widow, Mrs. s. A. G{ENVIIiF in
Worcester and is for sale at John j. Brown n sons Ok
washington street. and Charles r. Carney l9S Wnsbing
,Vh street. BOSTON Also by James Green and D. scott
worcester and druggists generally w ~ 'N'''
Also, GkENNlLLES LINIMENT to aceompanv tho
nM"cts or liberated sore throat outward apncn
o ~ u good ior any kind of Inflammation For burns
gn OF severe u VIII remove the anguish almost Instant
w ana perform most wonderful cure II would he Vol
3r1yey lay to keep IT, II being also good for bruises
&c, &C. dtf -'f' ''N hVaes' Itles'
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-21

AT Flint Hill, Va, a few days since, little
son Of John T. Corder, driving a cow to pas
ture, tied rope around his waist and then at
tached it to the cows TAIL and was found
dead, the COW having run and dragged him
some distance, mutilating the body in a shock
ing manner
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-21

At Taunton, Saturday morning, the mail
train for New York, ran against the bowsprit
of schooner knocking off the top part Of the
engine, and a gig on the top Of freight car,
and throwing the mail crate into the canal
Wesley Thompson, engineer, a Waterman,
and William Parker brakeman, were badly
injured. The vessel was going down the riy-
er, and the wind blew her bowsprit over the
track, just as the mail train was coming up.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-21

P1cCoLoMINI.-By reference to our advertising
columns it will be seen that special train will be
run from this city to Boston, at haLf price, tomorrow
afternoon, and return after the close of the opera
giving an opportunity for those who wish to hear
Piccolomini and FOrmes in the opera of ale Nozze
d Figaro which gave such great satisfaction on It's
first performance, that II is TO DO repeated by almost
universal request. II is said TO be an opera that
brings out the peculiar excellences of both Picco
lomini and Formes in an unusual degree
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-21

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS GIrTs.-The attention or
all are respectfully called to the and large assortment
Of Games Mechanical Toys Skates Sheds Ladies' Travel
ing Bags, Porte Monnaies and great variety of TOYS
Fancy Goods both useful and ornamental that have Just
been opened for the coming season of Christmas and
New Year, at HENRY L. KNAPP'S Waldo Block. 1855
Man strcct.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-21

The Boston Traveller urges the election of
Charles Hale of Boston, for Speaker of the
next House, and John BranDing of Berkshire,
for President of the Senate. They would
both be excellent selections
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-21

The Church of the Unity, in this city, which has
for some time been undergoing repairs will be re-
opened tomorrow, the occasion of the installa-
ton of Rev. Rush r. Shipper, as pastor The ser.
mon will be preached by Rev. james Freeman
Clarke of Boston
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-21

PUBLIC SCHOOL ExAMINATIoNs-Th examina-
ton of the following primary schools is assigned for
this afternoon: Sycamore Street, Miss Smith, Prin-
cpal, by Messrs. Foster, DadInun, and Hitchcock!
Ash Street Miss Bigeow, Principal, by Messrs.
stone Harding, and Cutler; Pine Street Miss Hath
away, Principal, by Messrs. Earle, Toomey, and Nc
Farland; Front Street East, Miss Shepard, Princi-
pail by Messrs. AIagennis, Rice, and Davis.