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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

We do not recolleet ever to have seen statis-
tics of any kind, published, whether eeonom-
zeal or moral which allowed a comparison be-
tween the free and slave States ofthis Union,
that did not show greatly to the advantage of
the former, aud go to prove the blessing of
liberty and the curse of slavery. This is,par-
ticuarly the case in relation to the great NOR.
al and religious enterprises of the day. The
receipts OF the american Board of Commits
sioners for Foreign Missions" for the month
Of October an account of which is just pub
hshed, were as follows
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

AUBURN, N. Y, Dec. ga colored con-
yiet was showered to death in the State Pris.
on, yesterday. The convicts became greatly
excited, and a general rebellion was feared
last evening. The oonvicts in the shop where
the coored man worked, went to their cells
shouting. No disturbance occurred during
the night.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

ALBANY, Dec. 3,-Forty seven boats are
now east of the lower acqueduct. A channel
had to be broken through the ice. They will
get through the sixteen locks and on the Tray
Level, by morning, if mild weather continues.
The canal commerce is very much interrupt
ed,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

COLUMBIA, s. c., Dee. Q. In the Legisla-
ture today. Hon. James Chesmit, President
of the State Senate, was elected United
States Senator on the tenth ballot. This is
signal triumph Of the conservatives On the
ninth ballot the vote stood 40 for Manning.
and 90 tor Adams. On the final ballot Chess
NIT received % votes and Adams %.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

WALKER's HAIR DRESSING FALCON Prof. Walker. at
the Horn Spring Hair Dressing Saloon in the Bay State
Blocs at corner Of Main and Exchange streets Is doing
rushing business, at his trade. Ladies end gentlemen
who with their hair dress their heads cbampooed in
Superior style, will do well to call On Prof walker.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

Any persoos having articles wca they are willing to
contribute To the urphausi H1me will confer favor by
leaving them at the store Of WIN H. CLARK the old
sta Of Reed Clark No. 40 Main street. whence they
will be ioiwarde daily.
Bed comorters and any articles Of clothing for boys
betWee the ages Of four aud tW I've yedrg viii be pare
tcuary acceptable, large proportion Of these arti-
ces we're burned IN the late Gre
n3o NJ. KNOwLToN, seo'y.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

DEATH FROM BURNING FLUID.-In our NOR.
tuary list to-day, is announced the death of
Miss Margaret Foley, who was injured by
fluid lamp explosion some weeks since, She
was terribly burned, and after much suffering
has found relief in the last dispensation of
Providence to her. This is smother warning
against the use of fluid, that ought to have
its influence IN the community e0bwyport
Herald.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

AcCiDENTs.-John Amidown, Of Hardwick,
fell one day last week from the high beams in his
barn, through the scutle His recovery is
doubtful.
little boy named Smith, son of Benjamin
Smith, Of North Brookdeld, broke his arm while
sle.dinR on Thanksgiving day.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

A NEW PorATo.-We have received speci-
mems of potatoes that were started from the
seed in l849 at Dublin, VT, by jeremiah
Pomeroy, now of Charlemont. They are
known as the "Pomeroy potatoes, are quite
prolific, and we pronounce them excellent
quite as worthy to be celebrated in poetry as
the Carriers themselves Springfield Rep6ti-
cnn
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

BosToN, Dec. 3-The trial of Conrad An
nell, Geo. E. Austin and Augustus Harmo -
n.y. IN the u. 5. Circuit Court, for burning
the ship Cortez, at sea, was concluded this
evening, the jury falling to agree.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

The Sheriff Of New Castle County, Delaware,
or his deputy, will shortly have an extensive job
Of whipping to perform. AT the late court in that
county mo less than seven persons we're convicted
Of criminal offences, and, in addition to the fines
and imprisonment imposed, some Of them are to
be sold, and receive from eight to twenty lashes
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

GOLDEN WEDD1wa.-The PSwtucket
Gazette gives pleasant account of the gold
en- wedding of n. G. B. Dexter of that town,
who, with his wife Amy, renewed on the
18th inst, the VOW that they took fifty years
ago.
A large company attended the graceful and
interesting festival, the children and grand
children, and friends, and neighbors of the
venerable couple; and among them the Rev.
David Benedict, who married them the vet
eran printer, Capt. Jones. of the old Picnic,
Who set up the marriage notice with his own
hands, half century ago, and who read it
at the golden wedding from the original pa
per.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

CURRY, at Taft & Lilley's " Excelsior" 237
Main street, serves up another series of those
magnificent chowders, this evening, besides stews
and everything good for hungry man to eat.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

COMPOUND 6LTcgRIsE Ioriov is the most eGectua
remedy 10 use ioi Caapped Hard and suuburn; also to
use after Shaving, to a'lay the + ,mmation irritation
&C. AS cosmetic for 5oheniue and beautiiying tho
skin, removing pmpes, tan lrecses sore lips, &C. i.
is superior to oil other preparation use Prepared
by CHARLES CLARKE,
Corner Main and Pleasast streets,
n1S d3m woroester.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

LEWIS THAYERs SALOON at 1872 Main street, is pros
perng in manner which shows that the Efforts Of those
model caterers properly appreciated in this com
munity. Their Steaks, stews, chogders chickens tur
keys &C., &c, are cooked up in inimtable tip top
style and taste OF them Is enough satisfy any one
that get such eataoes there bard to be ex
cellsd for their quality by any other establishment Give
them a call tonight
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

Advertisements for the first number of the
Spy, as enlarged and improved, which will be is.
sued on Monday morning-when large extra
edition for general circulation will be published
should be handed int0 the Office in the course of
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

ATHoL.-A little boy, son of Mr. Skinner Of
Athol, accompanied his parents to Dana, to spend
Thanksgiving. Going out to skate, the little
fellow fell through the ice, and was drowned.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

PROFITABLE BUsINEss.-The Hartford Fire
Insurance Company have declared semi
annual dividend of ten per cent, besides
leaving surplus of nearly 100000. If
their present rates pay so well, cant a slight
reduction be afforded:
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

The Republicans Of Worcester will hold their adjourned
mettiug, to take action in regard to the coming City
Election, on TUESDAY Evening, Dec. Z, at n clock,
at the City Hail. Per order City Committee.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

DANGEROUS EPIDBMIo.-Our city has been
remarkably healthy for six months past, with
the exception of an epidemic prevailing
among few cold covies,' but most frequent
ly raging among the younger Gloss of men.
This epidemic exhibits itself in the form of
thirst for strong drink Manchester Ameri-
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

PIccoLoMINI-A correspondent of the Boston
Transcript writes:
" Now that the machinery Of eclat has been
exhausted, you may wish to know to what con-
cusiOn the judicious have settled down. Ii is
briefly this-that Pic. is capital rustic coquette
and does the saucy, the wheedling, and the boy
denlsh, most clevery; that she pouts and uses
her arms with effect, but thai her role is very
Limited, that her voice lacks power and that she
Is very like canary bird in action, trill, pettish
ness. and prettiness-a sweet, taking, shrewd,
capriciouS. graceful little woman, but no pytnla
donna GssolutG"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

child about five years old, daughter of wild
ow Fitzgerald, residing in Providence, was so
badly burned by the tipping over Of stove, on
Wednesday, that she died soon after.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

Mrs, CARTOONS READINGS AND REGULATIONS
took place at Washburn Hall, last evening, and
those who attended speak in warm terms of her
performance, as one of great excellence, and
very satisfactory We regret. that. in conse-
quence of a mistake about the notice. it was not
generally known that she would read, in conse
quence of which the audience was comparatively
small. In consequence of this mistake, at the
earnest suggestions Of some of those present,
she has concluded to read again, chiefly on sa
cred 7ojects, at Wasnburn Hall, on Sunday
evening, when tickets will be put at ID cents
only. We trust that full house will then be
present.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

The Mirror is going, and cannot be seen after
tonight, so take your sweethearts, wives, child
rem, and cousins, to the City Hall this evening
and give the generous Major Felch ''bumper,"
and treat yourself to one of the best entertain.
ments ever in Worcester-ior the Mirror of
Italy has no equal, SIS panorama in the coun.
try. Ladies take your little ones this afternoon,
at o'clock, and the gentlemanly Major will be
on hand to amuse and interest the juvenilss.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

The government Of Holland have decreed chat
the ports in the islands Of Java, sumatra, Bor.
neo, &C., shall DO open to the trade Of the world
from the first day Of May, 1863.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

SENATOR SUMNER-A letter has been received
III Washington from Senator Sumner, dated Par
is, N ov. is. In it he states that he will not ar
rive in Washington until January, and perhaps
not as soon.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

We have heard n SONS astonishing cures being made
by Prof DeGraths Electric Oh. Il stems to act on tho
diseased parts with rtmarsabe effect and In short space
Of time health regaus It's sway. II can be had VI the
agena here. Sec adYerlIaement In another eolumn.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

80 only per quarter 10 ths English Department
Eatou'8 Commercial College. Students oau commence At
any time. Individual lastruction-no classes.
NJ wtd6
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

1t is said that the Presidents Message will fill
eighteen columns Of the Washington Union.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

We would call the attention ST our readers
to the advertisement of the Hudson River Insti-
'ute, which appears in today's paper Pleasant
location, low terms, and good instructors, partic-
larry recommend this establishment to the favor
able consideration of the public. Prof Flack,
the Principal is successful educator, and
excellent manager.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

Harriet Lane, eolored woman, and formerly
slave, died on Saturday last, in Philadelphia, at
the age Of one hundred aud twelve years.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

Levi Horton Of Lenox laid down in the road,
on the 18Th ult. while intoxicated, and died. His
body, with two bottles by his side, was found the
next day.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

New LIGHr.-A London letter in the New
York Commercial Advertiser thus alludes to
new discovery in light which mas been promi-
nently brought before the English public:
"The raw mcterial may be a cheap gas, made
from the commOnest Materials and the increase
OF orilliancy is obtained By passing 1t through
new medium which is alleged 10 have all the ad-
yantages Of lime without its desiructability.
The calculations put forth are that light equal
to that Of five hundred street lamps, and lasting
twelve hours, De obtained at cost equal TO
81 cents, or IS Sd. sterling, while for do
nestle purposes one jet equang in effect eight
cen pounds Of candles and costing only Id. e
cenis), for twelve hours will give light fully
eqnai to three srgand lamps and double that Of
ordinary gas burners.
IL Is asserted also that the requisite apparatus
Is cheap, perfectly portable, and caPoble of being
managed even by a ehilp; thst the light is free
from smell. very white, extremely pure, and
characterized by tina property Of burning steadi'
Iy, continuously. and without diminuton. The
Pateniee is rhe Hon W. E. Fitzmaurce, and the
statements made so far endorsed by respecta.
Die and competent persons to lead to tho ope
that the discovery may not be attended by the
usual fate OF all wonderful patents, naaely, great
confidence and excitement dnrlng the experiment
tol stages. and intense modification when they
are brought to working day practice.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

BAY STATE sALooN.-D. @. Thurston successor to C.
Gates at the Bay State Saloon No. Bay State Block de
TRIMMED not to out done by any his predecessors or
contemporaries has completed every arrangement for the
making Of his establishment Of The most desirable
paeea for the hungry deuizea Of the city county to
stop at Mas is still st his old post and will cook you
up stew, chowderor steak of the choicest quality, in
iricp
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

sPURR's EATING HoUsg-z. Spur, at his rnagniaoent
Saloon corner OF Main and Foster streets, Keeps con-
stanty on hand 'e most extensive Aud varied assert
ment of the choicest eaabe which does me rs souls good
to partske Of Drop in at Spurs any hour Of The day
evening, and you obtain at moments asking lust
what your desire, all prepared in excellent style Great
times there tonight.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

On Saturday last a man went to the police
Of St. Louis ana told them he was murder
er, saying that he could keep the dread secret
no longer He stated that six weeks since, on
the passage from Cairo to ST. louis, he stab
bed and thu ew Overt board fellow passenger
who lad robbed him of all the money he had
ten dollars. 1t is surmsed that the mans
story is the result OF delirium tremens, but he
will be detained until the matter is investiga-
ted
The sailors of the British frgate Euryalus
have All anecdote among them, to the effect
that two of the mdshipmen during the voy-
age blackened Prince Allreds face while he
was asleep in his berth, in that spirit Of mis-
chief for which these young gentleman are
notorious. The Prince made no complaint,
but was up like skylark before gunfre the
next morning, aud cut away the hammock
strings of the two young gentlemen who had
served him so, taking the law into lis own
hands, in true sailor fashion.
Wet weather having caused an embank-
ment near Cincinnati to have erumbled awny,
dwelling house which rested upon it tum-
bled down few nights since in conseq uenco,
while the family, six in number, we've all
asleep. They suddenly walked up to find
themselves mixed up with all sorts Of house
hold furniture but were not seriously niur-
ed. One OF the children, boy, was precipi-
tated through a window to the outside
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

BIcs's sALooS.-Chafles II. Rice at Nos. and Pr
perS Block keeps in constant readiness for the grata.
cation Of his customers the extensive array Of the
choicest eatabes cnled from every department OF the
animal aod vegetable worlds Give "Oharley Riee~ a
call tonight and judge his are is not super excellent
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

"THE NATAL BATTLES" AT MECHANICS
HAIL--The Best Exhibition Yet The great
exhibition of seven thousand moving figures,
each beautifully carved and elegantly dressed,
ceence and beauty, has never been exeeled
One scene alone-that of the rescue of rhe child
by the little freman-is worth the price of ad'
mission. 1t is a most lfeike scene.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

Inc Republican majority for Governor Klein,
in the old Bsrks district, is likely to reach 700.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04
JAMES M. FoLLANsREE,

C0MMTSsToN HERCHA
For the purchase and sale Of
w O O l.
Washington Square, Worcester Mass.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04
BY TELEGRAPH.
v.gatntn Democratic slnte r,nnrnn,inn.

By the American IeeRraph's Gonpanys Printing Lines
Office in General Express Office, Lincoln House Block
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-04

STORE RoBBERY.-The grocery store kept by
Abner Kelley. in Stones Block, at 1903 Main
street, was entered through the window by some
rogne or roEues, on Thursday night last, and the
drawer, containing about FIVE dollars in change,
belonging to Mr. Keey's son, rifed of its con.
tents willow basket was also missing, but
whether any thing was carried off in it, is not
known.
POLICE CoURT, Yesterday, Edward McCaffer-
ty, for being drunk, was fined SO and costs, and
committed.
James Burns, for an assault on james Waugh,
was fined 81 and costs, and committed.
james Waugh, Cor assault upon James Burns,
was fined 81 and costs, and appealed and gave
bail in Sl0O to prosecute his appealy
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-08-14
900 Crates Of CFOckcrV
wholesale and Retail.

I HAVE IN stsre and.fsr sale tn largest stock o.,
God, IN tins lii", in IN. State NV stock con.
81 u Of all the varieties .. ChHd Gtdss a9ld Earth
en- Ware, yellow Rockingham ware, silver Plated
and Britannia ware, Bob. milan Be GUM and Amer
lean GLASSWARE Solar and fud Lamps Chsndelieis
Gifandolts, Lamp wick, Chimleys and Closes
Looking tiIa SIS Ani T. OkiDg bIa,s ;lat.s, aud d
other articles usually KEEP .n this line
Gf0ckery-CoLrists ~ upws rds Of 900 crates an!
ca,ks impo, tcl direct fra - the poiters IN Liverpool
which eIihle4 me 10 sell mT Goods 25 per cent less
than any other dtser IN III" mAIk,t.
frerch porcclain.--i hayr just received a very
large stock pt white and gold lar China dirrc from
llmoSfs, France My srrangcfleut with ihe manu-
faSuIers ar" such that receive none but The b 81.
Grade - Goods oi the latest most approved styles
6old band and Dc, GRATED tea .et- atC worth from
eight to w ntv-figc dod1s, dinner sets and other
Articles at all pIIcts.
Silver PLATED WnTe.-I have jnst received .
very large stock or PLATED goods OF Rogers, Smith d
Cos make. All goods warranted 10 he plated IN
the best quality % white mrtsl which can with dif-
cuity bc dist Euish"i from siIv.r
oeOking Glasses.-I hAvr lgrSeF qusntity
than has cvor btforp been offered for sale In this
pace. Kulsfs. f"rka Rpd waiter tot every quality
! and siae In fact everything arp.Itsining t. THIS
line o. business can b. hai BY cAn. at No. 16 lie
! Clare Bloch.
maysdAwn q. T. WEBB.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-08-14

IMPOSITION ..!,,.,,l!,,!...,-
" For the purpose, and to prevent imposi-
tion we viii place the funds in the hands of
Judge Grant, who will undertake to see
that it is properly applied.-Coot d Sar-
GENTS replp 10 the citizens.
The people have no right TO ask when
Cook IL Sargent will redee Florence
it is, moreover, an imposition to present
their notes for redemption in any large
amounts Will holders of Florence please
take notice that they are not to present any
sums above five or ten dollars, and then, not
unless they are iaborers. Don't commit any
inposifioaS by Offering Florence and asking
good money. You may ge' prosecuted crin,-
inoiiy for practici'g on imposition upon,
Cook d Sargent.
We have been insisting for many montl :
that it was an imposition to offer such trash
to the eople Now Cook Il Sargent declare
it to be an imposition to offer it back TO
them
We have been receiving accessions to our
force every day, but we did not expect the
very owners OF the cat to fall in so soon
We shall count upon them hereafter as be-
ing among our warmest supporters.
What says the Amnidab Sleek" of the
Gazettef Suppose you start a protest against
Cook 4 Sargent for defaming our blessed
currency.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-08-14

The Events OF YESTERDAY. - a
great deal of unnecessary apprehension ex
is'ed during the whole day yesterday among
the friends of law and order in the city lest
some lawless act of violence should be COM
mitted 10y the excited crowd of laborers who
congregated at the office of Judge Grant for
the redemption of the several sums of money
held by them.
shortly before noon the City Artillery and
the German Rifles We're ordered out by the
sheriff, and kept under arms during the en-
tire day The cannon belonging to the ar
tillery was also brought down and posted
with proper appliances for use in the yard
OF Messrs Parker 4 Spearing. Towards the
close of the afternoon, no gronnd for appre-
hen-on appearing, many jokes weie made
b, facetious opponents Of wild cats, at the
expense OF tn said ugly visaged field piece
and the war ike persons who acted as guard
One inquired il the Mayor was going to re
deem wild cat with that instrument, An
other suggested that it be loaded with Flor
ence. as that had long been considered a
explosive material. liable to go eff at an
moment, etc, etc.
The evening passed off quietly. the onl
evidence OF thelexcitement being an un us,
al number Of persons standing about tn
streets The two aforementioned militar
companies, however, remained under arms
the armory until late at night. The Sar
field guards were also, We understand, read
at moments notice.
We are inclined to think that the excit
ment upon the subject has not yet entirel
died away. and will not until the just d
mands of the people have been compile
with; bat from the general tone of publ
sentiment We are led to believe that no .
u vislnss y 70 b appeshsaasd
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-08-14
NOTICE. TO ADYERTlNERN.

'arge cuts charged double the same dimensions Of
type.
Displayed sdvertiseuenu onc-half more thar
usual rates.
Yearly Advertising contracts will be understood I
apply strictly 10 the Immediate bsiness Of the adFe
tser, and all other advertisements sent ia by the ad-
sertIser Will be charged extra.
Advertisements not accompanied with instructions
will be- inserted until fJrbd, and charged accordingly.
Notices for religious and benevolent purposes IN
serted time Tree OF cos., thr after charged as
other Advertisement
Advertisements from abroad must be paid for IN
cnriabiy IN aduance, unless from approved Agents
Contracts for yearly advertising terminsLe at the
option Of adyertisers they paying advancement Of
70 per cent. on the contract prioe.
Adver Easements Inserted next TO reading matter
70 per cent advance above rates, and kept On IN
siie, 20 per cent. advance on regular rates.
All traasent advertisements must be raid for 10
Oivanee.
RICHARDSON WEST, Iowa State Democrat.
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