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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-27
sr.rE CoNYENTIoN.

The legal voters Of Massachusetts, who are opposed to
sh pre,eut corrupt National Administration, snd the
resons OF the alsve power, and who are IN favor Of
~ general policy e the present state Admin straon
~ ruuested to elect dele gates TO State Convention, to
noel A. MECHANICS HALL, in Worcester, Thurs
dsy sept. g. at IL O'Clock, NJ, for the purpose OF
onatng candidates to be voted for At the state cleo
tiou next ensuing and oIgsuzsg for the coming poit
cal campaigu. ii, -
The basis Of representation in said Convention viii DC
one delegate from each city and town 10 the common
wealth. and ore additional delegate for every Two nun
dred voters, according to the last State census
JOHN B. ALLEY,
0rIS CLAPP.
WILLIAM CHAPLIN,
WALDO DENNY,
GIDEON HAYES,
EOgARD HAMILTON, state
WILLARD A. fl ARRINGIoN, Executive
A. n MERRICK.
GKJRGE ODloRNE. OommisVee'
THEODORE OTIS,
q K PANGBoRN.
THOMAS PARSONS,
Err SANIN,
VRLOROUs TAFT.
Boston, July %, 1858.
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The CELEBRATED GERMAN Traveller,
Madame Ida Pteifer, has visited, one after
another, nearly all the countries OF the world,
from the deserts of Africa to the frozen poles.
This tourist, remarkableas well for her extern
sive knowledge, and great talent for observa-
ton, as for her courage, has related her tray
els in several books, which have given her
genuine reputation among the learned
Without any fortune, 1t was only by money
thus obtained by the sale OF her works that
Madame Pfeiffer undertook her distant expe-
ditions. Last year the indefatigable traveller
set out second time for Madagascar. After
having been feted at first like queen by the
natives, they began this time to persecute her
most unworthily. Almost alone, sick, and
pursued by bands of savages, she escaped
death only by series of providential favors
Returned to Europe last month, she became
again seriously ill on arriving at Hamburg
Whether she lacked sufficient strength to So
licit assistance, or that nobody had extended
a helping hand to her, it is certain the poor
lady was compelled to take refuge in the
almshouse.
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ANOTHER WIFE KILLED BY HER HUSBAND.
The usually quiet community of Ottawa, Il
hnols, was thrown into the most intense ex-
cltcmement on Sunday morning, July 18th,
by the announcement that most brutal muir
der had been committed there in open
daylight. 1t seems that man by the name
OF Wesley A. Fisher, boatman on the canal,
and sober, industrious man, married
young and handsome girl residing in that
place, by the name of Clarissa Randall, about
four months ago. He had known the girl
from her childhood, and if, as rumor has it,
there were any Irregularities in her conduct,
none knew it better than he did. However,
they had been married but short time be-
fore he became haunted with the demon ieal-
ousy, and as she would not go on his boat,
he left her at her mothers while he made his
trips up and down the canal On Friday
evening, July 10th, his boat came in, and he
put up at a hotel in town, and was round all
Saturday, settled up all his small debts, and
procured double barrelled pistol, which he
carefully loaded, occasionally throwing out
dark hints to those about him, which at the
time were thought nothing of. Sunday
morning he went over to Mrs. Randalls, as
they were rising probably with view
to discover if there were any extra dodgers i'll
Tue nOue6s ne StayeU DuI q rev minutes,
and as he went away he said ''Good- bye"
and shut the door. He, however, soon re-
turned, and walked into the house without
saying word, and drew pistol on his wife,
when she screamed and ran. He attempted
to follow her, but was prevented by the moth
er and sister, when terrible scutfle ensued
during which time he more than once drew
the pistol on the old lady. While this was
going on, the sister had succeeded in getting
Clarisse out of the house, and both were
making for the street, when Fisher succeeded
in tearing away from the old woman, and
pursued his victim. Just as he overlook her,
she stumbled and fell on her face, when he
seized her by the arm, and turning her over,
placed the pistol to her breast, and fired both
barrels into her bosom. With an exclama-
ton, "Oh, God, you have shot me Lord,
have mercy - she died. The wretch then
ran to the canal, which was but few Yards
distant, threw the pistol in, and jumped IN
himself, probably intending to destroy him
self, but his heart failed MIN, and he swan to
the shore, and was taken into custody by
Deputy-SheriH Grow, who was soon on the
ground. He remarked to the officer, as he
was being taken to jail, that he supposed his
time had come. The wretched man was to
have his examination the next day, when all
the facts concerning this fearful tragedy
would be brought out The coroner's jury
brought in verdict in accordance with the
above facts. The most intense excitement
prevailed, yet there seemed to be determi-
nation on all sides to let the law take its
course Chicago (LllinOis) Press and Tribune
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TROUBLE IN THE DEMOCRATIC CAMP.-The
Washington States, one Of the miner organs Of
the administration at Washington, promugates
some serious charges against Hon. John Apple
ton, Assistant Secretary OF State, and reputed ed
itor of the UnioH. 1t says charges made
against Mr.. Appleton of corruption, of using his
position and influence to put money in his purse
to the tune of ten thousand year, and calls upon
Congress for an investigating committee to in.
quire into the facts in the matter, and expose the
truth to the public gaze. The charges are, that
Mr.. Appleton obtains, in addition to the very
handsome salary of his office, some ten shousand
dollars year, more or less from Cornelius Wen
dali, supervisory or writing editor of the Union,
which Mr.. Wendell publishes and that Mr.. APP
pleton uses his influence with President Buchan
an and the members of the Cabinet to obtain, for
Mr., Wendall's benefit, the binding of all the ex
ecutive departments we'll all their advertis-
ing patronage, The law is explicit, aud was
Gently framed to meet the case that the execu-
tive departments should give out their binding
patronage to practical and competent binders, and
to none Others. Mr.. Wendall is simply printer,
but no binder. Mr. Appleton and the Cabinet
Ministers all know this, and yet they trample the
law under their feet, on the plea that "The Union
must be preserved
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-27

REV. THEODORE PARKER's SOCIETY. BosToN.
Services were held at Music Hall, Boston, on
Sunday, for the last time during the Summer sea
son. Rev. Theodore Parker preached discourse
which concluded series commenced in March,
and which has been pronounced the ablest and
most interesting ever given by this gentleman
The subject of his sermon, Sunday, was the diff
ferent religious doctrines and views of mankind in
which set forth the true and the false. The
preacher found very much more to censufe than
to commend. There were many sharp things ut
tered, and the production showed wide range of
knowledge and much profound thinking. a con.
gregation filing every part of the spacious hall,
was present, and not few occupied standing Pc.
sitions. So says the atlas and Bee.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-27

MoRPHY's CHESS CHALLENGE TO ALL ENG
LAND.-The celebrated American chess play
er, Mr.. Morphy has arrived in London, and
requests us 10 announce, in all courtesy and
respect, that he is prepared to play any man
living a match of chess for any sum from one
hundred to one thousand pounds. The
match to consist of twenty-one games, ex-
elusive of draws to be begun directly, and
the money posted down. Mr.. Morphy would
like to commence at once as he intends visit
ing Birmingham the end of August, to play
at the great chess gathering then and there
to be holden. We believe MIR. Morphys
views as to details to be gentleman-like and
chess-like in every respect He would object
to playing in q private room, preerring to
have his play looked over; he would leave
the selection of the arena. we believe, to his
opponent, bat we do not bind ourselves to
state more than an outline of his views. He
would like to play daily-say from noon till
the game was ended; but would object to
leave games unfinished, and would, we hope,
insist on some plan of regulating the time,
which, without limiting the period really re.
quired by his opponent for calculating his
move, would prevent all shabby recourse to
delay. such as sitting for hours over a single
move when the king is in check and has but
one square to go to- Mr.. Morphy means
chess, and nothing but chess. Belts Life in
London.
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REMARKABLE INsTANoE OF AFFECTION.
Saturday, the lOthN instant, an infant of M.
g. Green, in Culpehper county, Va, died,
and on the next day, Jennie her colored
nurse, fourteen years Md, expired. The very
existence OF the nurse says the Blue Ridge
Republican, seemed bound up in that of the
child. She never left Aer from the time she
was taken sick until the moment Of her death,
and IN twenty-four hours after they lay under
the same ROOF, child, and nurse, silent sleep
ers in Their coffin beds. From the moment
the child oreathed its Id y, she seemed to lose
all interest IN things aPund her, even her
identity itself,and remaiiI od in kind oftranco
up 70 the hour OF her ddbth. When asked if
she was willing 70 die, BIO said, eyes, have
seen that child in tho 6avior's arms, and |
want TO 60 too"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-27

ARREST OF AN ESCAPED CoNvIcT.-John
Slatterly, who escaped from the Charlestown
officers while they were taking him to the
House of Correction, in October last, was ar
rested in Endicott street., Boston, on Saturday
night by officers of the first station He had
with him an ak and a bundle of copper, and
dropping the copper, he made an assault upon
the officer with the ak. But as he was about
dealing what would have been a severe blow,
a citizen tripped him up, and he was secured.
Slatterly effected his escape in October, by
slipping his irons while ascen ding the steps at
the House of Correction, and stealing fowls
was the charge upon which he was commit
ted to that institution,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-27

The HORSE TAMER.-Mr. Rarev's career
has unexpectedly been stopped in England.
He had cleared some Gl5, 900 to EGO, 900 by
his horse-taming secret, when suddenly
Routledge, the cheap publisher, got hold of a
pamphlet published By the horse tanner in
America, and printed it. 1t contains in
small compass all the art of horse tanning
and the subscribers who had bound them
selves not to divulge the secret under PEN
atty of $780, became furious, and Mr.. Rarey
had to release them from their pledge, in a
letter in the London Times. Of course his
profits will be now reduced to minimum,
since every subscriber is henceforth at liberty
to practice upon wild horses publicly, and to
communicate his knowledge to whomsoever
he pleases.-Boston Courier.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-27

BALL PLAY IN FIsKDALE.-The Fiskdale
(Sturbridge) boys challenged the Brookfeld boys
for trial of skill in ball playing on Saturday last.
The Fiskdale boys had the first innings the FIRST
game, and got four talleys, and the Brookield
boys got twenty-one talleys the first game. The
next game the Brookfeld boys had the first in
nings, and got twenty one talleys, while Fiskdale
got none.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-27

NEzEsourHERs MANNREs.-The two papers Of At.
corner data, Georgia, are sat IT," The editor Of the
- 7tslligacer denounces him Of the american as
am infamous liar, malicious scoundrel, and
'@~~ spieabls pcltroon," and he Of the american
s.srILnrns the compliment BY calling him Of the
s----ssihgencer "a liar, lickspittle, a toady, a
n 'otck, and apusillauimOus puppy" 1t has
~ nerally been supposed that such language is
49,, rilous in such high Southern ATTITUDES.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-27

IMPROVEMENT IN THE STEAM ENGINH.-Mr.
Blanchard of New York, has made what
promises to be an important improvement In
the steam engine, or more particularly in the
boiler and furnace. The improvement con-
sists in the more perfect combustion of the
gases liberated by the FIRE. An experiment
has been made on the steamboat John Gowan,
which has made trip up the Hudson river,
and gave great satisfaction to the company,
which included number Of scientific men.
1t lie claimed that the invention reduces the
consumption of coal about one half.
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Commercial.

IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO The steamer
General Rusk arrived at New Orleans July
9th, from Galveston, with Rio Grande dates
to the Dist inst.
San Luis Potosi had been captured By the
constitutionalists under General Vidaurri,
and 1t was rumored that General Zuoaga had
abandoned the City of Mexico. The liberals
were about to unite against the city.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-27

HE LAW OF THE TELBGRAPH.-The Court
of Appeals of Kentucky has affirmed the de-
cision OF Chancellor Logan in the telegraph
case. The history of the case is briefly this
Mr.. A. Camp made an offer, by telegraph, to
party in Cincinnati for lot of whisky at
specified sum. In the transmission of a dis
patch over the wires mistake of one-quarter
of cent was made, by increasing the price
offered for it by Camp, and the party at Gin
cinnati sold it. The whisky was shipped to
Louisville, and Camp discovered the mistake.
He thereupon brought suit against the tele-
graph company for the difference. The com
pany in their answer, pleaded the printed
terms and conditions which head their mes
sages, to the effect that the company do not
hold themselves responsible Tor the mistakes
in the transmission of messages unless the
same are repeated, for which one.half the
original price is charged. The courts sus-
tanned this plea.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-27

The bondholders of the Mechanics Association
will see, by the notice in our advertising columns,
that the coupons dated July l, numbered No. T.
will be paid by calling at Joseph P. Hale's, ISL
Main street.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-27

AN OLD PosTMAsTER.-The oldest incumbent
of any post Office in the United States is General
Joseph Locke, now acting postmaster in Bloom
field, Me. He has filled the Office for forty five
consecutive years, and though seventy -four years
of age, is in full possession of all his faculties
mental and physical, and, from present appear
ance', bids fair to serve Uncle Sam for many
years in as faithful manner as he has done for
nearly half century.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-27

Rev. S. S hunting of BroOkfeld, in this coun-
ty, has accepted the invitation to become pastor
of the Unitarian Society in Manchester, N. H.
Mr.. H. is native of New London, and became a
pastor at Brookfeld seven years ago.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-27

The subscribers, the Patent Right for Wor-
oeser County of the most beautiful ornament for the
awning Room or Parlor, yet devised the suuari4-
offer them to the citizens Of Worcester vicinity for
sale, at prices ranging from $40 to s2O-being a
reduction Of at leas 90 per cent prices hitherto
charged.
The style conceded to be the best offered to the
public. Specimens may he seen at the American Tele-
graph Office, Lincoln House Block.
Dealers supplied at wholesale prices All orders by
mail or otherwise promptly attended Address
GRACE s CHURCH,
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FIRST PAaR.-Jefferson's slaves-Union OF
Parties-The Canvass in St. Louis-Sectional
Fsnaticsm-Modern Word-An Outline Picture
of Observation-Disclosures Theory-Church
Rates in England
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-27

DEMOCRATIC MovBMBNrs.-1he New York
Herald has letter from Boston on the subject of
Massachusetts, politics. 1t enumerates among
the candidates for the Democratic gubernatorial
nomination, Mr.. Choate, Mr. Cushing. B. F.
Butler, and ex.Judge Abbott. The writer favors
the nomination of Mr.. Abbott. Mr. Choate will
not enter the political field In regard to Mr..
Cushing, the correspondent says he will not be
candidate for Governor because be means to be
the Democratic candidate for Congress in the
sixth district. Of course he cannot be elected.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-27
BY TELEGRAPH.
THREE DAYS
LATER FROM EUROPE
THE NEW TELEGRAPH EXPEDITION
Arrival of she Europa OF Cape Ruoe.

Markets NIL Dali and Declining.
ST. johns, N. F., July 26.-The steamship
Europa, Capt. Leitch, from Liverpool on Sat.
urday, the 18th inst, has passed Cape Race
en- route for Halifax and Boston.
She will be due at the former port on Mon
day evening or Tuesday morning. She was
intercepted by the news yacht of the Asso-
ciated Press, which has arrived here with
summary Of her news.
The steamship Nova Scotian, from Quebec
on the Sd inst, arrived at Liverpool on the
10th.
The Royal Mail steamship Persia, from
New York on the 9TH inst, arrived at Liver
pool on the 18th.
The Atlantic Telegraph Fleet would leave
Queenstown as before stated on the 18th
inst, and should by this time have reached
the ocean rendezvous.
The India bill had passed to second read.
lug in the House of Lords.
COMMERCIAL.
The Liverpool Cotton market was dull, and slight
decline had taken place in all qualities
The sales of the week w're 81 goo bales.
The Liverpool Breadstutfa 10 4rket was dull, with
general declining tendency.
The Provision market also had declining tendency.
Consols for money closed at 964 95i.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-27

Daniel Joe and S. M. H. Tinker,
from a schooner wrecked on the coast of Lab
rador, have arrived at Lubec, Me-, in a small
boat, having sailed 1900 miles in nineteen
days, in fog and rain, aud almost without
food. They came very near perishing. 1t is
considered remarkable case of seamenship,
requiring great courage and skill.
A young man named John R. Cribs,
only nineteen years OF age, was discovered on
raft at Memphis, Tennessee, on the 18th,
and arrested, who murdered his father, two
years ago, IN Gibson county, of that State
He contesses the act, and says it was done in
quarrel, when both he and his father were
drunk. He states that since the murder he
has known no peace of mind.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-27

snyai7ds, hOi6ce thss Fact! For the pas
Fifty years Dr.. 5. o. RICHARDSON'S SHERRY WINE
BITTEkS have unrlvalled effective and vau-
able Sping aud Summer medicine. And while almost
every Of the thousands of remedies that have been
introduced within that period has been abandoned Dr..
ECSARDsOHs medicine has been sustained with increased
popularity For sale at the Doctors Office No 81 Hano-
yer Street. Boston, and by dealers in medicine every
where myI0 dam
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are all industrious), and let the band feel that
their efforts to raise the standard of instrumental
music are not wholly in vain. P.
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WILLIAM DlCkLNsON
NOTARY PUBLIC.
No liz Main street. Worcester.
GEORGE SESSIONS.
Furntshing Undertaken & Conn War

Collins, Baskets, Patent Metallic Burial Cases and
Robes Of every description, always on baud Also ths
hEV PATENT METALLIC CAsKEr, Of all sizes.
Every thing connected with the management OF fune
ais, promty attended TO. No. 40 Front street, residence
CD Front street, Worcester, Mass. dhWtf pyqs
The w orceatcr Water Cure VIII hereafter
BIZ exousvey devoted 10 thetreatment OF female patenta
while Che other will be received only as boardera
the location Of this establishment 10 elevated ouiet Ana
healthy, combining the advantages Of both town And
country. Oprn ~ All seasons, For circulars addreaa
ROaEH5, NJ d Worcester, Mass,
W DR. Rooms day olnce Is IN the Central Exchange
Post Once ngor During the Evening and night he nsy
BIO found at tho Water Cure. ar All ny
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JosLYN's CoRNET BAND will play upon the
Common this evening, and on Thursday evening
next.
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NEW SERIES OF CoNoRRTs,-It was announced
a few days since that we were soon to have an
other series of concerts, by Fiske's Cornet Band.
at mechanics Hall. After such a complete sus-
pension of musical entertainments as we have
experienced during the last season, this an
nouncement came like an oasis--a bright spot in
the musical calendar.
As the result of some inquiries in regard to
the "new series," learn that extensive arrange
ments are being made to give to the citizens Of
Worcester higher order of musical entertain.
ment than they seldom, if ever, have listened to.
We did not expect this band would announce a
concert in which they would not give to every one
their moneys worth, but we confess we did not
expect to hear such talent as they propose To
bring out, for SO small sum rs the price of their
tickets. Among other musical characters, we
hear spoken Of as having been engaged to appear
during the course, we may mention Herr Sohrei.
Der, acknowledged to be the best cornet PLAYER in
this or any other country Whom our citizens once
had the pleasure Of hearing in connection with
Thalberg); Miss Jenny Twichell, Miss Nellie
Fiske, and Miss Houston, vocalists; and Mr.. b.
ID. Allen, pianist besides others whom we are
net at liberty to name.
The band are host in themselves, as our citi
Gems well know, and are worthy Of liberal Pat.
ronage for their own inertia.
We find they are popular abroad, as well as at
home. The Bellows Falls Times, in its account
Of the fourth Of July celebration at that place,
says;
1.-THE best band music Of the day was undoubt
-A1 H. kw
which accompanied the Fitchburg Guards. :
They are most excellent players, aud theirgmusc
fills a street full"
The argus says Of them on the same occasion.
"The great renown Of Fiske's Band had ex.
cited much curiosity among our music loving cit.
liens TO hear their performance. And they fully
came up to the expectations Of the most san
guine."
We hope and trust that the music.loving public
will on this occasion manifest their appreciation
Of "homo talent" and "home industry" (for they
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DARTMOUTH CoLLEoE.-We understand
that, in consequences of indisposition, the
Hon. Rufus Choate will not be present at the
Commencement at Dartmouth College this
week, as wrs anticipated. His physicians
have recommended temporary respite from
all business. DIR. o. W. Holmes. h IL re-.
ported, has been invited to deliver an address.
but we do not learn of his accepting the in.
vitation. - Boston 1raVeAsy.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-27

The Boston atlas and Bee appeared yesterday
morning in new Dress making very fine and
creditable appearance.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-27

NewtOn's Cough Balsatrl for the relief and
cure OF Group Influenza, Bronchitis, Whooping Cough
Common Colds affecting the Lungs and passages gen
orally and long ling Ooughs-In these there not
its superor and while It'll thus eeacious it is perfect
safe to administer to all persons Of all ages both
expectoraut and ernetic,
This Balsam was first compounded and used by theate
rof, Calvin Newton NJ D., with great success in
tensiVe practice for many only needs
tried to secure for it an unparalleled reputation.
Prepared and sold wholesale and retail, by BUSH Il
co. Botanic Druggists "a Front street, Worcester Mass.
nnch2h