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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-13

New YoRK, Jan. 12-The Eoeni,,g Post
says an organization has already commenced,
of a Company which is expected to send
enough emigrants to Central America within
the year, to found two substantial sea ports at
either extremity of rhe Nicaragua route, and
70 put them into profitable relations with the
agricultural interests of the interior.
The Washington correspondent of the Post
says the Senate Committee on Territories have
agreed to postpone action on the Minnesota
constitution till Saturday.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-13

The Ladies will remember that e. W. Vail
commences at two o'clock this afternoon to sell
a large stock Of Fancy Goods at No. 20S Main
street now occupied and owned by Pratt Bar
gains are to be had and every Lady will remem-
Der that this Auction is expressly for them. Gen
tlemen will please govern themselves accordingly
as most of the goods are for the Ladies.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-13

The BENEFIT OF LIFE INsURANcE.-The New
York Post atates that the leading partner of a f.
naneial firm that was forced to suspend during
the panic, lost all his property, and having since
died his family, consisting Of his wife and num-
Der Of children, would have been left entirely
without means, but for the happy discovery OF life
policies to the amount Of $4,000.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-13
Jh 3)alg Spg,
wEDNEsDAY. JANUARY 10, 1888

TIA PUBLICATION DoDeB.-The opponents OF
the removal OF Judge Lorng have chuckled con-
siderably at the idea that they should be able TO
exclude the petitions to the Legislature for his
removal. in consequence of an omission to pub
Iish the notice of their intended presentation, in
conformity with the law OF last year. To put an
end to any hopes or fears that may be entertained
% that account, we may say that we have seen
the papers. containing the publication, and the
certificate of the Secretary Of State approving
thereof in exact conformity with the acquisitions
Of the law.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-13

CONGRESSIONAL PRINTING.-By official docu-
ments it appears that the printing of the last
Congress cost six hundred thousand dollaas-two
hundred and fifty six thousand Of which went to
A. o. P. Nicholson the publisher of the Wash
ington Union two hundred and tity-One thou
ssnd to Cornelius Wendell and sixty thousand
to Beverly Tucker. This is exclusive Of the
printing for the Post Office and the binding for
Congress, which are profitable jobs by them
selves. The profits on the printing are enormous
and the corruption used to obtain the contract
appalling.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-13

DEATH OF A VBTERAN.-The venerable DR..
Eliakim Morse, Of WATERFOWL, died on Saturday
last, at the advanced age of SO years, 10 months,
and 26 days. The deceased was engaged in the
foreign importing business for several years dur
ing the latter part Of the last century, and was
one of the last, not the very last, of the original
claimants for French Spolstions to American
commerce previous to the year 1900 DR.. Morse
was native Of that part Of Shrewsbury that is
now Boyston.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-13

LATER FROM THE UTAH EXPEDITIoN.-S.
Louis, Jan. 12.-The Republican has advices
from the Utah expedition to Dec /. The
troops were all in winter quarters at Fort
Bridger, with the exception of Col. Cook 8
command, which was posted 40 miles distant
on Henry's Fork, where scant supply OF
grass remained.
The troops were comfortably stationed in
tents with stoves. The weather had been
very mild, and good health prevailed The
provisions ON hand were sufficient to last till
next June, by close allowance. Nearly two
thirds of all the animals of the expedition
had died.
fhe Mormons were prdparing to leave for
the British possessions, and pioneer parties
had already lett.
Brigham Young had sent quantity of salt
to Col. Johnston, which that officer sent back,
stating that he would hang any messenger
from the same quarter, on similar errsnd.
Young had also invited the officers of the
army to partake of his hospitality, and spend
the winter at Salt Lake City.
1t is said that Col. Johnston is so well assur-
ed that the Mormons will leave in the Spring,
that he asks no increase of the force now un-
der his command.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-13

WORCESTER DIREcToRY.-Mr. H. J. Rowland
has issued his Worcester Almanac and Directory,
for 1858, filled with information valuable to all
persons residing in Worcester county, and almost
complete list Of city and county officers, of public
and private streets, Of public and private schools,
churches and their pastors, banks and bank off
GERS, &c. In mechanical appearance it is greatly
impr oved from last year. For sale at Mr.. How
lands Office and at the bookstores.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-13
es,nt.lAA NOTLOEn.

Free Church Lovec.-rhe members and frlsnda
Of the Worcester Free Church, will hold Leyee AZ Vath
burn Hall, on FRIDAY Evening" Jau TO- Commencing M
n O'clock ry. T. W. HiggnsOn will deliver An Rtsav
"sants and their Bodies" being a discussion of M
subject Of Physical education with especial reference 10
games and exercises.
The public are invited to attend.
Admission 10 cents. ds. iste
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-13

Fnsiutee.--0wing to the failures Of pitoureg aken
by Cuttings Patent process many think he Anbrotyne
not durable picture, The Improved Patent Ambotype
such are taken by D. D. MARKHAM are not oply the
most durable picture made but far superior 10 tone nd
finish, Go, and ALL to Maxham's II you wish rood
durable picture, at fair price. Rooms opposite Oitv
Hall, Harrington Corner dF ooi
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-13

and Wendell I. Davis was declared chosen.
AT this moment q committee from the
House informed the Senate that the lower
branch had made choice of Benjamin Stevens
for rgeant-at-Arms.
journed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-13

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. l2.-The steamship
Empire City has arrived.
The steamer Star of the West has about
$l,5O0,OOO in specie.
The Empire City left New York on the 81
instant, touched at Havana on the 9th, con-
Meeting with the steamer Granada, from As
pinwall, and brings the California mails of the
goth ult
The U. :. steamer Fulton, Lieut.. Almy
commanding. arrived at Aspinwall December
Both, bringing important news from Grey
town.
Col. Frank Anderson had surrendered Fort
Castillo and the river steamers to the U. S.
frigRte SEsq uehanna.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-13

DEATH OF CATER, THE MURDERER-C Charles
L. Cater, the murderer of Warden Tenney Of the
State Prison, who has Of late been suffering Sc
verely from confirmed pleurisy, during his proba-
tonary year Of confinement in jail prior to execu-
ton, suddenly died from the disease at about FIVE
o'clock Tuesday morning. The immediate cause
Of death was.a violent hemorrhage from the lungs,
which produced strangulation, and poured blood
from the mouth and nostrils.
Cater was only twenty-th;ee years Of age. He
commenced bis career of crime when quite young,
and for several years past has been an inmate Of
some prison. He was formerly roommate Of
the notorious Albert ]. Tirrell. On the 26th Of
December, 1856, he murdered Warden Tenney !;
was convicted in the Supreme Court on the even
ing OF the 4th of April last, and on the llth OF
April was sentenced to be hung after the ezpira-
ton Of one year.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-13

VIoToRiAs CHILDREN Queens chill
dren are rapidly growing up. The Princess
Royal, who is about tn be married, is now
aged II the Prince Of Wales is l6 the
Princess Alice, whose hand is to be demanded
in marriage by the Prince Of Orange, is IA !;
and the Prince Alfred, whose residence at
Algor bank his mamma gracousy visited his
10. Besides these four eldest, tho family
includes Helen. IL Louisa, o; Arthur, 7 (;
and Leopold, 4.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-13

THE WORCESTER THEATRE.-We understand
that Mr.. W. NJ. Fleming of New York city, who
with an excellent stock company is completing a
very successful engagement at Springfield, thinks
Of re-opening our theatre in the course of next
week. We shall welcome good company, and
hope he will come
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-13

RoMULUs, Seneca Co., N. r., Jsn. "a
most distressing occurrence took place in this
town last night. The dwelling of Aaron War
ner, situated one mile South of Romulusville,
took are and burned to the ground. Mr..
Warmers three oldest children persisted in the
flames. The parents with their youngest
children were absent on an evening visit.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-13

The EIGHTY SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLAR
AFFAIR- Washington Items. - Washington,
Jan. 1l.-(N. Y. Herald correspondence. y
Mr.. Zollicoffer of Tennessee had resolution
prepared, which he intended to offer today, TO
appoint committee to Investigate and to in
quire into the $4,000 transaction of
Messrs. Lawrence, Stone, & Co. l under
stand this evening that letter has been adj
dressed to Lawrence, Stone, s Co., signed by
a large number OF members of Congress, call
ing upon those gentlemen to state whether or
not that money was used in Congress and
If so, who received it. If they do not give
some account of the matter. they will doubt
less be subpsned to appear before an invesu-
eating committee of the House.
The Pawnee chiefs. now in this city. will
visit the United States Arsenal and Navy
Yard, on Wednesday, accompanied by Secre-
taries Floyd and Toucey. These Indians met
today band of Sioux on friendly terms. the
first instance of the kind ever known. They
have always been sworn enemies
Several members of Congress who had been
summoned before the Grand Jury in connec-
ton with the charge of fraud against the late
Clerk of the House, pleaded their exemption,
and were excused, without testifying.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-13
HOUSE.

Petitions Presented and Refcrred.-For the
removal Of Judge Loring; of Joseph w.
Ward of Boston for partition of the estate
of the late David Henshaw; Of Calvin r.
Taft of Wlliamstown for the seat in this
House now occupied by John M. Cole; of
Sylyander Johnson claiming seat in this
House from the Second Berkshire District ;
of T. Cornelia Priest of Worcester, for the
reversal Of decree of the Worcester County
Probate Court; of Allen Cummings of Dun
stable for seat in this House. A large num-
Der of petitions for the removal of Judge
Loring, and one from 277 men and women of
Nantucket for the right of suffrage irrespect-
i've of sex.
Messrs. Foster of Monson, Brooks of Con-
cord. Fay of Lowell, Bicknell of Weymouth,
Kniffin of Stockbridge, Edridge of Fairha-
ven and Chase of Salem were joined to the
committee on Qualification of Voters.
The order offered yesterday by Mr.. Morrill,
of Fall River for the printing daily of the
House journal was rejected SO to 12l
Nor~jch and Worcester Railroad The
Commissioners of the Sinking Fund of this
road report the whole amount Of the fund,
Dec. 81, 1867, $50, O2l 90, which is yariously
invested.
At IL O'Clock the House proceeded to the
election of Sergeant at Arms.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-13

AcoIDHNr-on Monday afternoon, as DR..
GOulet was riding through Albany street. Bos.
ton, his horse took fright at snow slide, threw
him out Of the sleigh, and kicked him on the
head, inActing a severe cut.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-13

DRcRBAsE OF TRAvEL.-The New York pa
pers state that the gueats-tTansient and other.
wise-s,opping at the St. Nicholas Hotel for the
month Of October, 1856, were S3 900, and for the
corresponding period of 1857 the number was "A,
600
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-13

HEAVY DAMAGES FOR BRBACH OF PRoMIsH
OF MARR1AeE.-The New York Euen'ng Post
states that married man named John A. Saal,
residing in Brooklyn, made the acquaintance of
Miss Bertha Blsttmacher, teacher in one of the
public schools, and succeeded by representing
hims ELF farmer from the interior and man Of
means, in obtaining her consent to marriage.
Accordingly the young lady left the school and
made due preparation. SAILS wife fortunately
found in one OF her husbands pockets mar
rage agreement between him and the lady. The
wife visited the young lady, and exposed the du-
plicity Of her husband. The result was suit by
the young lady. The defendant allowed the suit
to go by default; consequently the question Of
damages was tried before Sherif's jury, who
assessed the defendant $4,000 damages.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-13

The Rev DR.. Wayland, who for tho past ten
months has supplied the pulpit Of the First Bap.
tist Church Of Providence, has received unani-
nous invitation TO TO become Us pastor.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-13

HORACE GnBsLY At CHURCH. Mr.. Greedy
attended st. Paul's Church on Sunday even
ing One who sat near him says He came
IN rather late took a seatpnt on his glass
es-looked at the Minister in the pulpit
looked up at the ceiling then took glance
" the audience on eithar side Of him-leaned
back in his seat, aud 'ccnt 10 steep = Chicago
Journal.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-13

Those intending to subscribe to the Cosmopol-
ita Art Union ssre reminded that the distribu-
ticn of prizes will take place in two weeks, 2Sth.
Mir. Rowland, the Secretary is ready to deliver
Certificates to all subscribers.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-13
yfrginin LnslsIntnre.

RICHMOND, VA, JAN l2.-The House to-
day, adopted the Caucus resolutions in favor
of the Lecompton Kanzas Constitution. The
Senate postponed action. This is considerd a
rebuke to Gov. Wise.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-13

MILFORD IrEMs.-T he Journal relates sad
case of restitution VIII ich has recently come to
light in that town. Il manufacturer was called
to his door, few eve nIngs since, by man, who
stated that his VIII wished to see him. The
woman, who was ne ar by, said the family consist
ed of her husband 'lerself, and four children, and
for three weeks they had had but one.scanty meal
per day, and that They then had not partice of
food or fuel in tho house, and that their children
were crying for bI cad, Her husband found it i'm
possible to obtai employment but the mortifca-
ton of being so poor prevented him from telling
his real conditi On. The family were at once fur
nished with food, and the husband with work. and
now the sun does not rise on happier family in
Milford.
One of the boys who broke through the ice on
Cedar Swamp Pond, on Saturday week. has since
died from the chill and exposure.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-13

1t is stated that there are ten times as
many newspapers printed in the German Ian.
guage in the United States, as there are in
Germany.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-13

CORRUPTION AMONG New YORK OFFICIALS.
NeSo York, Jan. l2.-In the Board of Alder.
men, last night, an important communication
was received from Street Commissioner Con-
over. 1t alleges frauds, and gives particulars
of loss of over 1923, 900 in twelve small
contracts, made while the books were not in
his possession. and intmates that many more
may yet be discovered.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-13

Jon PRINTING, in every variety Of style. from
Visiting card to the largeBt-sised poster. exc.
cutrl promptly aud on reasonable terms, at this
office.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-13

RAILROAD DEPOT BUR NED.-The combined
passenger and freight depot at the East West
moreland station, on the Cheshire Railroad, with
its entire contents, was totally destroyed by fire
on the night of the 5th inst. 1t was built of
wood. and was partially insured.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-13
THE LATEST NEWS.
By Telegraph to the Worcester Daily S


By the American Telegraph c. mpauy's Printing Lines
Once in generaI Express once Lincoln House Block.
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Jals
PICTURES FOV ~ CrNrs

HATHAWAY will make for the public Single alas,
Pictures (odled lmproyed Ambroypes) far 25 csnt,
=, W 1 oAs o~y approved Am5rOtgPe, known az Cut
uhgs fateht' lor 70 cents IL 10 and upwards
VI ut Opposite Olark's Block
Inyniids-Do not fai to read pr Misc, .iv..,,..
meht, ITO lNVALIDan to be ioura In another co,,a
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-13
nARSIsON q. CI-Ipr

z u A l. ESTATE BROKER.
American House Blocs corner of Main aud Fo.t.r
Jaw street,, Worcester Mass dkrts
ArnOid's HJobulca nnd Vksal Et,,t, n.
sale, wholesale aad retail, by. ISSUE -n0
- J'Q.hlLb, DuggIgt aud Afsithecery
"ys dH MdchAnics' Hail Block.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-13

and Benjamin Stevens was declared elected
on the part of the House.
Mr.. Hale of Boston, from the Committee
on Joint Rules and Orders, reported the pres
ent rules without essential modification, ex-
cept that new rule is added which provides
for Joint Committee on Printing, and or
ders that matters ordered to be printed shall
be printed only in editions of 500 copies each.
The report prevailed by large vote.
Tomorrow at Il o clock was assigned as the
time for an election of Sergeant. alarms.
The Auditors report was received and re-
ferred,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-13
TWO WEEKS
Later From California.
Arrival of the Empire city.
IMPORTANT from NICARAGUA

SURRENDER or COL. ANDERSON.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-07-17
A SABB1TH IN BASKING RIDGE, ~ L
The N. Y. Tribune.

Correspontencs ol The N 7. Tribune
BAsKISG RIDGE. July II, le55.
There are "reminiscences connected with this
place that think will interest the readers Of The
TRIBUNE. First in order Of time, the scenes Of
l745 pass before the mind-the gathering Of the
multitude in the open field to hear the preacher
that was itinerstiDg through the lsud and moving
the minds Of men with power that seemed almost
miraculous. 10 the village burial ground .s tablet
10 the memory of the Rev. Joseph LAMB, wa
died in l749, at an advanced age, but At the tme
Whitfield was in Baking Ridge the Rev. Mr.. Cross
was officiating as minister. He was active 10 tho
revival that then took place, but in his isser years
seems to have been under cloud. There is "a
obscure tradition Of some derelicton which, By
kindness that after all is inherent Ia tho bamm
breast bas been kept from prominent rotice. Tae
old adage, MI de mortuis nisi bonum, which COM
mended itself TO the heather mind has n Christian
community better substitute in the charity whicn
is not Indifferent 10 the sins Of frail humanity, but
remembers them with compassion. The "c?yerr
ing multitude of Gins" is not disregard OF da-
tinctOn between right and wrong, but the extentps
OF Christian sympathy TO the errDg while they hvs
ami can be brought 10 peIiience, and a'.er deats
leaving them to their account with Him w,o w
Judge l,re Inercilully than human tribunal
4 ssgJt di,.apee frous The village is ne i'!as'
New-York daily tribune., 1858-07-17

kesdsnd near tho Ocean House. The shop iay IN
the trough of the sea- witch The Professor dehne-i
~ the trough ont Of shcb he sea horses t'os 'her
food. That gentleman, IN spite Of the .es.oning OF
biz four years voyage round the world, oessa 20
fel internal qus.ms the vessel pitched aboa', And
presently turned H. protesting that II al hls royae
iDgs be mad never experienced more admirable
specimen of ihe "da.drums than that IN when We
pow sy. ], TOO, for q. fret time IN M ME, iel'
slightly sea-sck and also turDed II, after hrs, turn
Jog myself inside ont over the vessels sde. ae
sloop's cabin. which is low, but sufficiently VIDE,
contains four berrhs, Two on esch side. The Pro-
fe.sor and myseif took one side, the no seamen
turned in on .he other, while Mr.. Tufts kept wa'ca
on deck IS there was some reason - apprehenG
tha. ,hs sloop might dr.it the only anchor We had
ready for use being a small one. At midnight be
Was relieved by skipper Gurney, and with The hfst
dawn of morning the anchor was raised and with
hight breeze the sloop slowly moved IL % her moor
ines near the shore Of Swampscott-her moorlnss
consisting Of a chain fastened 70 rock weighing
Two or three tuns, which, years ago, had been
brought fl from the beach and dropped 20 the bot
tom of the bay. its position being indicated on ine
surface by cssk attached 20 stout rope, winch
essk was hauled aboard aud made fast ~ deck
when the slOop reached her moorDgs. There are
fifty or sixty ishpg sloops ard schoOners belonging
20 Swampscott, each of which has her own moor
Dgs indicated by cask or some sort of buoy fast
ened generally 70 two Old large ships anchors.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-07-17

baker. VI the two froncOnla b0stelrles, this ap.
pears to be the more fashionable. Most Of the
birds of passage rest here, while the more perma.
nent class Of visitors stay at the Fl,me-qmte as
good house, am told-which is less shut in by
the mountains and commands view of the Peni
gewasset Valley for forty miles.
Down that beautiful and fertile valley we rode,
reaching Plymouth in seasen for warm welcome
from landlord of the old school--portly, white.
haired, with gold spectaeles halfway down his
nose, and four blooming daughters 10 wait upon the
table. The village Postmaster having charged the
subscribers Of The TRIBUNE 10 cents apiece for
distributing their respective copies, good Mr.. Burn
ham of the Pemigewasset House has constituted
himself postmaster, and performs Uncle Sans duty
for nothing Gin this world), which endears him to
your correspondent At his hOuse traveller il Ger.
tain of good railroad dinner, 10 allow the full en-.
joyment Of which the cars stop twenty minutes
In the Pemigewassett Valley they are just begin
nirg TO make hay, Of which there is to be a very
heavy crop Potatoes also look finely, and what
little corn there Is ls quite tall most that
growing in lower attitudes. night st Center
Harbor completed the excursion, throughout which
We had enjoyed luxures not 10 be had for love or
money in the city-the smell OF the woods, the
braclDg ar OF the mountains the pure spring
water, black flies and midges and last, but not
least, the little wild Strawberries, which are 80
mucn sweeter and more strawberry-y than any
that the garden yields.
i cannot close this rambling letter without
word concerning "The White Mountain Guide
Book" Concord, Eastman, Io5s). Most OF It was
written by ne Rev. Starr King and two other gen.
Yemen, equally convefsan. ~itn the region described
IL proves 70 be complete. accurate and t1ustSor.hy
With lite nDnsease about II, and - pronouneed
on al ha3is 70 De- the yefy bes tg9E s e. a. ye.
PUBLISHED = tFesca.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-11-23

cHk CARRIAGES, CARRIAGES.
~ e The subscriber has On hand, as his onshl
Making Establishment, on Lombard AilcY he1Wnan
Main and Cary lSth and 18th streetl peer sho %
iumbian Hotel, COACHES. CHAnI0f1nD. HAs
ROuQHEs. RU00lk6, with and without soIa. 81
sULKIES, all Of his own make OF tho bsst nsesEtlo
and workmanship all Of which win be cold q lov ~
moad, and Irespectfully ask . call ffSm hns n
sant OF any article IN the Carriage line. An da.
prices possible and al work sold. that i NV. w
ranted. MIOA1AH MAHG3iH
fel8-Qm