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Worcester daily spy., 1858-02-11
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WASHINGTON, Feb l0.-There was spirit
ed scene in the Senate today, between Messrs
Douglas, Davis, and Mason. Mr.. Douglas
was proceeding to give the reasons why his
resolution should take precedence of the army
bill, and was frequently interrupted by Messls
Davis and Mason, who objected to his going
into the merits of the question. Mr. Douglas
finally turned upon Mr.. Davis with consider
able force. He claimed nothing more he said,
than the same privilege and courtesy that had
always been granted to other senators on sim
liar occasions. Davis replied that it was new
er the custom to allow senators, on motion to
postpone special business, to discuss the mer-
its of question not before the Senate. He
objected in toto to MIR. Douglass course. Mr..
Douglas reioined with acrimony, when Mr..
Mason interfered, stating if the gentleman
persisted, he should claim the privilege of
replying. Mr.. Douglas then gave way, by
calling for the yeas and nays on his own mo-
ton, and claiming the right of senators to
demand an immediate investigation as to the
facts. Messrs. Mason and Davis called him
to order several times, The chair permitted
MIR. Douglas to proceed. He pledged himself,
if the senators from Mississippi and Virginia
would guarantee that hereafter the Kanzas
question, till he got the required facts-Mr.
Mason interrupted-"the resolution shall
never pass by any aid of mine" Mr.. Doug
las "Ihat's frank" He then proceeded,
when MIR. Mason again objected. Mr.. Doug
las called for the yeas and nays yeas %, nays
"a absentees-Allen, Bates, Brown, Clark,
Clay, Fitch, Green Hunter. johnson of Ar
kansas, Pearce of Maryland Reid of North
Carolina, Thompson of Kentucky, Thompson
Of New Jersey, and Wright.
The army bill was then debated by Messrs.
Mason Bnd Davis.
Mr.. Foote submitted an order for the Com
mlttee on the Library TO report plan for the
accommodation of reporters other than the
reporters of the Congressional Globe in the
Eastern gallery. Mr.. Toombs objected. He
did not think there ought to be any such per-
sons in the gallery at all. This subject was
laid oYer
Worcester daily spy., 1858-02-11
MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.

4UEsDAN, teD. y, 1905.
SENATE.
The bill relating to strolling or street musi-
clans, was rejected by a vote of l3 to l6.
The atheist bill was discussed but not act.
ed upon.
Friday the 18th, at 8 o'clock, P. M, was
assigned for a convention of the two branch
es, for choice of two directors of the West
ern Railroad, on the part of the State.
HOUSE.
An order of inquiry was adopted, directing
the committee on mercantile affairs to consid-
er the expediency of taking measures to i'm
prove the harbor of Boston, and to ascertain
the rights of parties therein.
The House refused to reconsider the vote
whereby it passed to third reading the bill
in relation to trial justices.
The bill making additional appropriation
Tor various purposes was passed.
A communication was received from The
Treasurer, covering O statement of the pres
ent securities of the Western Railroad Sink
ing Fund, from which it appears that among
the notes and collaterals in which this fund
is invested, are two notes Of Samuel Law
renee of $4,000 each, endorsed by Law.
renee, Stone Co.
[It is understood that these notes are signed
by Lawrence, on behalf Of corporations, Of which
he was Treasurer so that there will be no loss to
the fund
Worcester daily spy., 1858-02-11

CRIMINAL CoURT-Before Judge Bishop.-In
the case of Isaac Sampson, concluded yesterday
morning, the jury returned a verdict of guilty,
and he was sentenced to the House of Correction
for six months, from and after the expiration Of
any sentence which he may not yet have served
out.
William Braman o Fitehburg. convicted of SELL
ing liquor, was sentenced to pay fine of $40 and
costs. and to Imprisonment for twenty days in the
House of Correction, and twenty days additional
if the fine is not paid And on another convc-
ton for the same offence, the fine and i'm
prsonment we're ordered, in addition to the first
Barnabas Hollis of Fitchburg, for the same Of
fence. was sentenced to pay fine Of SO and costs
and to twenty days Imprisonment in the House of
Correction, and thirty days additional if the fine
is not paid.
Joel L. Ellis, of West Brookield, convicted as
a common seller was sentenced to pay fine of
$50 and costs, and to three months imprisonment
in the House of Correction, and also to stand
committed till the fine is paid.
The sentence of Philip Rouse, of Holden, to
three years in the State Prison, for larceny, was
revoked, and he was sentenced to three years in
the House of Correction
John Tisdale and Schuyler Cheney, of Web
ster, indicted for the larceny of property from
Robinson & Thayer, were ordered to recognize
in the sum of $500 each for their appearance at
the May term of the Court.
The business of the present term having been
completed, the Court adjourned sine die.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-02-11

A HYENA LoosE.-On Wednesday morning
last, between three and four clock, striped
hyena broke loose from his cage in the barn
of Mr.. Eli Watson, a few miles west of Paul
ding, Ohio. The beast is the property of Mr..
Gaming, formerly of the firm of Maybe,
Gaming & Co., we'll known circus and me-
nagerie proprietors) who quarters his collec-
tion of animals, during the winter season, at
the farm of the above named The monster
was not missed until daylight Raising
numerous crowd of farmers, Mr.. Watson
went in search of him. Knowing the terri
BILE instincts of the animal, the party pro-
ceeded to grave yard about a mile distant,
and there found him. He had disinterred
two newly buried bodies, and mostly devoured
them. He had also partly dug up other
graves.
10 capture the monster alive, in his then
lnturiated condition, was of course an i'm
possibility. Mr.. Watson therefore fred q
rifle at him, but did not hit him. The mon
ster sprang in among the men, and pounced
upon German named Paifenburg, killing
him almost instantly. A boy and two men
in the crowd were also knocked over, and
considerably, though not fatally injured. The
German was the only person killed. The hy-
ena made for the woods. 1t was reported
that he killed man on the way thither, but
the report is not authenticated. A large force
was Immediately raised, and the animal was
pursued, but at last accounts had not been
found. The hyena formerly belonged to Van
Amburg s. Co., and is said to be the largest
one of his species in America. Cleveland
(Ohio) Heratd, Feb. 6.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-02-11
CONHRESS.
WASHINGTON, Wednesday, Feb. 10.


SENATE.
Mr.. Harlan of Iowa, presented the creden-
tals of Hon. J. w. Grimes, the new senator
from Iowa.
Mr.. Douglas attempted to bring up his
Ksnzas resolution.
Mr.. Davis of Miss, objected, and called for
the yeas and nays.
Mr.. Douglas proceeded to give reasons why
the resolution should be considered now.
Mr.. Davis objected to discussion Of the
merits of the question, when Mr.. Douglas
fred up, claiming the right to discuss the sub
ject from the practice OF the Senate in other
cases. He then proceeded with his remarks,
referring in strong terms to the fraudulent
elections in Kanzas.
The debate on the army bill was then re-
sumed.
Mr.. Crittenden advocated the bill, eulogis-
ing the amy as having performed greater
feats than any in the world Of similar num-
Der.
Mr.. Hale would say, in behalf of the ad-
ministration, though not by request, that the
government does not wish the bill to pass.
He fortified his position by'Ieading an article
in today's Union. Although he (Hale) did
not endorse the administration in all things,
yet he would when in accordance with it's de-.
sire to kill the bill.
Mr.. Houston opposed the bill, saying he
would never Dgnin vote TO increase the army
lilo had boon read out Of the Democratic par
Worcester daily spy., 1858-02-11

SHAVING NoTE.-Old Skinfint was the
most celebrated broker in Philadelphia-his
shaving operations were famous, as he
generally took of not only beard and whisk-
ers, but "one pound Of flesh" in addition.
fonng Harry Scarum was one of those dash
ing chaps who love wine and horses who form
a pajority Of the borrowers. Harry having
many wants, OF various occasions borrowed
OF Sk'ntlrt at three per cent month 'soff,"
ana having, at sundry periods, made raises, >
paid oil his responsibilities. At last he got
tired OF such constant borrowing and repay
ing 1t would 6e six years before his estates
could be sold, under the terms of his father S
viii, who had prudently postponed that event
until Harry could reach the age Of thirty. and
Harry concluded that it would be better TO
make heavy operation at o. cp, and to be
rid OF the botheration of continual berro wing
Away to Skinhint he hied, determined to
procure good round sum, aud be done with
it.
81 want ten thousand, for six years.
lien; what security will you give p
ooh. you may have my bond-that will
bind my property"
"Hem what discount will you give You
know my rule is, always to take discount off
besides you owe one thousand, due to- day.
and lent you ten in the street the other
day."
II won't pay what I've been paying one
and quarter per cent. is enough. You may
take it of, and take out what l owe you
besides"
Hem well, here's a bond for $40, 600 at
six years; sign it, and it'll be all right"
No sooner said than done. Harry affixed
his autograph, and hummed tune while
Sklnfiint got his check book and made cal
culation.
" Have you got ten dollars about you ,"
asked he in a moment "if SO, let II e have
it."
Hem, hem !" said Skinfint locking up
his desk and making preparations to shoot
Stop, old fellow" said Harry " where's
my money 70
" Your money, you've got it"
6 Got it what do you mean"
"Why, L was to take off the discount.
wasn't l, and the thousand :"
" Yes, want my money"
Why, my dear fellow, you've got it. Ten
thousand at one and quarter a month, for
six years, is nine thousand-a thousand YOU
owed me-and just paid the ten it's all
right, my dear boy-a fair business transac.
ton -
Worcester daily spy., 1858-02-11

ty, but had never cared enough about it to
ask the reason. Gen. Jackson had principles
without a platform, but the present admins
tration had platform without principles.
Mr.. Davis answered the objections to the
bill. Without concluding the subject, the
Senate adjourned
HOUSE.
The House went into consideration of the
bill amendatory of an act relative TO the safe
ty of passengers on boats propelled wholly or
in part by steam.
Nr. Washburn of Illinois, showed the ne.
cessty of the passage OF the bill, and explained
that it brings under the law Of 1852, ferry and
tug boats, imposes restrictions on carrying
spirits of turpentne and gunpowder, and all
other combustble articles, penalties against
inscribing false names on boats thorough IN
specticn of boilers, requires sailing vessels to
carry lights, water tight compartments limits
the number of passengers, and requires the
renewal of bottom plank, sc.
Mr.. Scott OF California, argued the necessi-
ty of provision to protect lile on ocean
steamers, and briefly reviewed the features Of
his bill for that purpose.
Mr.. Miles Taylor advocated new provisions
to carry out the present law, which is, in many
respects, imperative.
Mr.. John Cochrane explained the necessity
for an immediate passage of the bill.
Mr.. Clark of New York, in stating his OBJ
jecrons to the bill, said that part allowing only
one passenger to every seven measurement
tons, alone would confscate three millions of
property, and lay upon the wharves in New
Y ork every steamer engaged in commerce on
the ocean. He wanted further time for con-
sideration of the subject
Mr.. Letcher regarded the bill as violative of
the constitution, as it proposed to control the
private business of those engaged in freight
ing, and interfere with the rights of the States.
Without taking the question, the House
adjourned.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-02-11

FEMALE SKATERs.-In Friezland the wo
men are as fond of skating as the men, and
frequently have races. At one of these races,
which took place some time since, on piece
OF ice in the outer ditch of the town of Leu
wardprze, they skated two aud two, and af-
ter each heat, she who arrived last at the goal
quilted the course. The seventh and last trial
was between the two remaining winners, one
OF whom was twenty years of age and the
other sixteen. The former gained the princi-
pal prize, consisting OF a gold ornament for
the head and the other the second which was
a coral necklace, with gold clasp. One of
the competitors on this occasion was past fifty,
and many of them only fifteen. 10 afford
some idea of their swiftness, it is stated that
one young female passed over the course,
which was one hundred and fifty yards long,
In thirteen seconds, Or a mile in less than two
minutes and halt.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-02-11

WASHINGTON MATTERS The correspondent
of the New York Herald, which paper is the
most obsequious supporterof the administration
in its Kanzas policy, of any one in the country
writing Feb. 9th, says:
"Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, will probably be
chairman Of the special committee ordered by
the House on the Leccmpton constitution and
affairs in kanzas. Mr.. Hughes, who moved the
resolution for the committee, will, il is under.
stood, not claim any privileges for having moved
1t. There will probably be nine Democrats prop.
er, and six Republicans, on the Committee
We learn that, by direction OF the President of
the United States, it is ordered by the War De.
partment, that, on the arrival Of Rear Admiral
Mohammed Pasha, Of the Turkish Navy, he will
be received with all the honors due to his rank
by each military post which he may be pleased TO
visit during his stay in the country.
The Tariff Investigating Committee met last
evening, and examined Mr.. Wolcott at great
length. The questions are put to him in writing,
and answered in the same manner. He consulis
his lawyer, Mr. Keith relative to the answers in
every instance. The Committee have not sue.
ceeded in getting anything definite yet.
The House special committee on the Pacific
Railroad have had two or three meetings. /
learn that they will not designate any route at
least this is the opinion at present entertained by
the committee.
A better state Of things exists as to Kanzas
matters. Inc administration Will have a maloTi-
~, notwithstanding the vote Of yesterday. Sew
eral misguided members are on the eve Of return
ing.
the Senate.
(Iin,e' correspondence IA double game is
DelnR played on the Kanzas question The Pres.
luent IS constantly assuring the Northern Demo.
eIats privately that he knows the free State Leg
lslature to be returned elected Calhoun. who os.
tehtetiousiy declares that he has not seen the
President is constantly assuring The gopthern
men that in any event the pro slavery men will
have abe contiol Of the State. The game of the
Lecomptonites in the Senate is to stiae an inyea.
tigation Of the frauds, and 30 they voted down
the Douglas resolutions today, lest il might be
Worcester daily spy., 1858-02-11
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THURSDAY. FEBRUARY II, 1858.

CRIME AND CRIMINALs.-rhe annual abstract
of returns Of criminal cases. tried before Justices
of the Peace and Police Courts throughout the
Commonwealth, has been published. This ab-
stract embraces period of nine months only,
and presents the following results Whole mum
bcr Of cases sos, number Of convictions 1925.
number of acquittals 1907, number of cases not
disposed Of $50, number sent to higher court for
trial or on appeal 1928, number of cases for lar
ceny SS4, number for violation of liquor law l4l5,
number for assault 2ll6, number for drunken
ness 25il, number for all other offences l75l,
whole amount of costs S64, ,74S &c. whole amount
of fines received S6207 "a.
There is separate abstract of the returns of
cases for the violation of the liquor law. The re-
sult is as follows
Worcester daily spy., 1858-02-11

How LBooMPToN IS TO BE SETTLED.-The
Washington correspondent of the Richmond En-
qairer, writes under date of February lst, that
there is a majority of four in the House against
Lecompton, but Mr.. Buchanan has promised to
put it through in thirty days: and then adds
"these four votes may be had, as there a mum.
Der of desirable executive appointments ready to
be given out, but it will require nice party
gineering." These men, who talk boldly
about purchasing votes by desirable executive
appointments examining to see what
became of the Ss7OOO There are more votes
bought by the President every year, than there
is by all the rest of the twenty five millions of
people; and it is great pity that this power
could not be reduced.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-02-11

SrRAwBERRY CULTURE.-A correspondent
OF the Prairie Farmer, IN Bureau county, II.
linois, refers to his. success in RAISING tbis
fruit last season. He had twelve acres un-
der culture, the yield was over ninety bush
els per acre on old land Spring planting
is advocated, and no manure at the time Of
planting. After the plants have stood for
several years he used barn ward manure
and leached ashes. In the spring, he
makes use of the barrow with great benefit
even though the plants are torn up by the
process According to this method of treat
ment' the same planting will answer for ten
years, and how much longer he does not
know. Too great quantity of manure pro-
duces luxuriant growth of vines, filled with
blossoms, but no frait worthy of notice. We
give these hints for our readers benefit in the
coming spring.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-02-11

Under the head, {" Wholesale Plagiarism, !"
the Boston -4ra"script of Friday sets forth
parallel passages TO show that the grafton
pronounced upon DIR. Kane before the New
York Grand Lodge of Masons, June s, 1867,
by the Hon. L. w. Andrews of New York
City, was ingreat part plagiarized from dis
course delivered by the Row Nathan H.
Chamberlain of Canton, Mass, April lG,
1867, and published by Crosby, Nichols
Co., Boston. In consequence Of this discov.
cry, the publishers Of DIR. Kanos biography
have determined TO omit the Grafton in their
next edition.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-02-11

THE PORTRAIT OF a CoUNcILLoR.-As the
executive council Of this State is clearly marked
for an early grave, for posterity the fol-
owing truthful portraiture of a model member Of
that body;
'rrhe atmosphere of the council is little
sleepy perhaps somewhat after-dinnerishi even
in the forenoon. have in my minds eye the
picture of model councillor a man of excel.
lent, sound, quiet sense, about fifty years old,
weighing from one hundred and eighty to two
hundred pounds, with a deliberate utterance, a
safe judgment, and large watch chain, well pol
ished boots with slight creak in them, black
satin wais tcoat, rounded into a comely curve, and
grave, prosperous, eight-percent. sort of man.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-02-11

SUDDEN DEATH.-We learn from the Palla-
diaen1. that Mr.. Joseph Jones, of Charlton, died
very suddenly, at his residence in the northerly
part of that town, on Monday, the 9Th instant
wood, and while in the act of gathering it up, he
fell back and died instantly. His wife died as
suddenly about four years ago, while on her way
home from visit to one of her neighboIs. They
were old people, and have passed away as the
'corn fully ripened for harvest"
Worcester daily spy., 1858-02-11
WORCEsTER DAILY

rendered impossible for anybody to countenance
them. They are trying to keep matters straight
till they have got every Democrat committed that
they possibly can then, if it is found absolutely
necessary, in order to gain the measure in the
Senate, Calhoun will return a free State Legisla-
ture, although he has said that he will make no
rnturns till aftsr Kanzas shall have been admit
ted; but it is intended still to return the pro.
slavery State ticket that the governor can veto
ans legislative act calling a new convention.
Calhoun yesterd ~, in effect, proposed to return
the free State Legislature if Harris would with
draw his resolution which he declined. The Sem
ate committee on territories win meet on Thurs
day. kanzas will probably not be reported back
till MondaY"
Worcester daily spy., 1858-02-11

The DEAD OF lS57.-A French letter.
writer, in alluding to the dead of the past
year in France, says:
"Some twenty bishops have disappeared
from the scene, and have left nothing behind
them for which to be had in remembrance.
Wears general and abbotts go the way of all
flesh. Let us believe that they done good in
their day and generation. The mortality
among newspaper editors, has been great, but
we remark no name Of note. 1t is remarka.
BILE how many men live among US, play their
part, sicken and die, and who, when they ap-
pear in the obituary, the world never heard of
before, We have lost several la
dies OF distinction, from princcsses down to
plain authors. Death has been very busy
during the last twelve months but we regis
ter our losses rather than our gains. Most
people live long enough in the world to do
mischief; how many live to give it gainf"