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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-04-10

ATTEMPT AT HIGHWAY RoBBERY.-Two
men named Elbridge S. Wright and John
Leslie of Ashhy, were on Wednesday last,
arrested by officer Kimball of Fitchburg, on
complaint of Mr.. Silliman Sawyer of that
town. for an attempt at highway robbery
Mr.. Sawyer states that having been to town
on Tuesday and received sum- of money for
q horae which be had sold, he was returning
to his home late in the evening, when he was
stopped by two men near the residence of
Daniel Works, who demanded his money.
He made his escape, but Immediately heard
the report of pistol, and the whistling OF
ball over his head. He called up Mr.. Works,
who went with him and found the parties,
who, it seems, made no attempt to escape,
and learned their names.
The persons arrested, the Fitchburg Senti-'
nsE understands, admit q part of the state.
ment, but plead that they were under the in
fuence of liquor and it has also been grave
ly suggested by some that the alleged dis
cherge Of firearms was more probably the re-
port of a rum bottle. But the charge was a
serious one, and if sustair must have prov
ed a State Prison offence. Under the circum-
stances, we believe all parties are satisfied TO
stop the proceedings without a trial. The
ease should, OF least, serve as a warm ng TO
other not to imbibe too freely the bad rum TO
be obtained in the dark places.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-04-10

The VEsPER GAS LIeHT.-Something new,
beautiful, safe, and cheap, is now offered to
the public in the article called the vesper gas
light, which is neat and effective apparatus
for the generation of gas from camphene' I'm
likeall other modes that have yet been adopt
ed for using camphene for Illuminating pur-
possess, this is perfectly safe, as the reservoir
is persectly tight aud does not come within
several feet Of the fame. The light is as bril-.
liant as gas, and we are assured is produced
at less than half the expense. The agents,
Messrs. Shepard & Fitch, may be seen, as also
the light, at Messls. Firth Nicholas crock
cry and lamp store, in Flagg's Block. This is
really worthy the attention of all who are dis
posed to economic their gas bills without a
sacrifice of their eyes, and the public are in
yited to call and witness it's operation.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-04-10

STATE LAWS OF 1858. = We received on
Thursday the General Laws passed at the
recent session of the Legislature. They make
neat pamphlet of g. pages, and it has oeea
published with unparalleled and commendsoie
promptness. Usually, two or three months
have elapsed after the rising of the Les'sia-
ture before the laws have been circulated, and
this has produced no little embarrassment
among great numbers of the people. The
speedy publication of them this year Is really
q valuable reform.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-04-10

FIRE IN HUBBARDsToN.-The dwelling
house of Samuel H. Hasting, in the West
part of the town of Hubbardston, took fire
about on Friday morning of last week. AS
Mir. III. was returning from his barn, he dis
covered the flames issuing from the chimney,
the sparks of which had already ignited the
roof By the promptness of the iremen and
the oisisens, the barn, outhuildings, and most
of the furniture was saved, the latter some
what damaged. Loss nearly covered BY in
auraOon
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-04-10

REMARKABLE EsCAPE.-On Friday last, Mr.
Peter Council, while drawing water on the
premises of Mr.. John Allen, in this village,
fell hesdforemost into the well, distance of
about sixty feet. The accident was unob-
served by any one. Mr.. Connell says the first
he was aware of, he was struggling in the
water, which was up to his chin. Soon he
began to work his way out--a slow and diff =.
suit task, which he accomplished without as
sistance On reaching the top in safety, he
was completely exhausted and was found w.
ing near the well-curb His arms were much
bruised by striking the sides of the wall in
his descent, but otherwise he was not mate
rally harmed. How man could fall head i.
foremost into well so deep, and yet escape
with so small injury, is indeed remark able.
1t is wonderful that he was not killed instant
ly.- WoonSocket Patriot.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-04-10

The UTAH EXPEDITION THREATENED WITH
ANN1HILATIoN.-Th st. Josephs Gozette an =
nounces the arrival at that place of Alexan-
der Canstant from Fort Kearney, Both ult
Mr.. G. reports that Brigham Young had
notified Col. Johnston to leave the Territory
Of Utah by the 10th of March otherwise his
troops should be aunihilated.
Young had also rendered to the army suffi-
cient provisions to last them to the States.
Mr. Constant met supply train of I6O
Wagons, accompanied by four companies OF
troops, on the first inst, on the Little Blue
River.
He also reports the Indians all peaceful.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-04-10
Lbe aallg Sqg.
SATURDAY, APsIL 10. 1888.

WASHINGTON NEws.-The President has
sent, by special agent, proclamation to the
people of Utah, rendering an amnesty, If they
will return to their allegiance otherwise, the
whole power of the government will be used
to reduce them to submission. Gen. Harvey
will leave on Saturday for his command in
Utah, accompanied by the Commissioners
McCullock and Powell.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-04-10

WAsHISoToN, April 9.-The announcement,
IN inc House, Of the death OF Col. Benton
was premature lie is still alive, though in =
sinking condition. Before the members s a.,
arated, letter was read dated Thursdav. SIX
written by Col. Benton to Senators Hons,oI
OF lexas' and Jones Of Tennessee, snyine
That In the ovent OF his death, he expressed q
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-04-10

NEw HAT sToRE.-As seen by his advertisement in an
other column D. II. Plumb has opened new store AZ
No Lincoln House Block, corner Of Main and Elm
streets, where he has entire new stock OF the latest
Spring styles of Hats. Also trunks, yalisea, carpet
bags, DC, in extensive variety and on sale at great
bsfraius
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-04-10

GATES sAIoos-rhe fame Of Gates, the reiterated ca
terer at No Bay State block, Is county vide, as The
hosts testify who eongeeae there to replenish the In
ner man tn faculty Of suiting every one is natural
70 him. and you cannot go there aud parake Of any
bis choice yiAnda without experiencing infinite satlsac
ton Herewith. Drop In and see him
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-04-10

MILITARY ELEcTIoN.-Th commissioned
officers of the Ninth Regiment met al the
Fitchburg Hotel on Tuesday, for the choice
of Colonel, in place of Col. Edwin Upton,
discharged, and who few weeks since de-
cIined reelection TO that Office. The cleo
ton of Tuesday resulted again in his re-elec-
ton, 4and the Fitchburg Sentinel understands
that he has concluded, at the earnest solicita-
ton of members of the military, to accept the
Office which he has SO long and acceptably
6lled.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-04-10

sPRITUALsM-Bev Adm Rallou will deliver the fret
OF series Of Sunday Lectures, which to be given in
Worcester, upon subjects relating to and connected With
Modern spiritualism Meetings will be held in WASH
burn Han, morning and evening" commencing at lO and
u O'Clock. The public are inved to attend Seats free
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-04-10

The GRAPToE BANK RoBsERY.--It is sta.
ted that the Grafton Bank has only thirty
four 800 bills out, and can trace ten of
them. So that any attempt to pass the bills
of this denomination, stolen on Wednesday,
amounting to $1,000. would probably lead tc
the detection Of the rogues.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-04-10

Presentation. Julius Rockwell was
elected President of the Pittsfeld Bank, on
Tuesday last, in place of David Carson. ESQ.,
resigned.
The report that Ex-Judge Loring had re-
ceived the appointment of Sub Treasurer in
Boston, was one of the bogus items manufac'
tured by the New York Herald.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-04-10

HoRsE SrEALINo.--A valuable horse be-
longing TO s. C. Bowley, was stolen from
Blackstone on the night of the let inst He
was found the next day at Valley Falls, where
the thief left him in livery stabIe.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-04-10

AzoTurh or1n cAuoHr.--Mr. J. y. Meoausland
Webster exhibited a. once, tho skin Of an ottei
which be caught in trap 10 the neighborhooi Of BIZ
residence, on the 29th Of March. The otter was a
feet long and weighed 2l lbs Tho Or IL very thick and
ans. aad the skin will doubtless bring good price
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-04-10

FALLING OFF.-The attendance at many Of
the prayer meetings held during the day, has
fallen OIL during the present week. AS bust.
ness improves, it is very properly and natur-
ally attended to.-Boston Bee.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-04-10

Some six hundred cords of wood and a
large pile of sleepers, near the Western Rail-
road track, at Cooeys Crossing, a mile East
of Palmer Depot, were nearly destroyed by
fire, Thursday evening. Whether fire was
communicated to 1t by locomotive spark or
an incendiary hand is unknown.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-04-10

FIRE IN TAUNTON - WOMAN BURNED TO
DEATH.--rhe dwelling house of Edmund
Powers in East Taunton was destroyed by fire
about nine o'clock Thursday evening. His
wife, while attempting to save some articles
in the attic, was sufFocated by the dense
smoke and persisted in the flames.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-04-10
"God himself will e'er defend her
eromthe fury Of the foe,
Till she in her native splendor
Sis enthTnned DER all helnnt-n

we can afford to be generous. We can afford
70 De charitable. OUR FAITH grants us this free
dom, and the means to sustain it We have no
Tears Tor this faith. The Christian mind is more
and more growing into it and the day will come
when such statements as these have been call
ed to notice today will be remembered in all
Chrlstendom among the things that were
Let US, my friends, be faithful. If others
speak or think wrongiully respecting US, let us
pray God that we may think rightfully, kindly y,
charitably, of them not rendering railing for
railing, but eontrawise blessing. remembering
that we "are called to inherit a blessing"-the
blessing Of being on Gods side, where all the
just, and true, and purest; and noblest, have
ever been; and where we shall be conquerors,
and more than corluerors, through Him that
hath loved u.s."
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-04-10
BY TELEGRAPH
10 THE
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By the American Telegraph Company's Printing Lines
Ofieein General Express Office. Lincoln House Block.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-07-02

GEN CAss AND THE RIGHTS OF SEARCH.-The Wash
ington correspondent of the Philadelphia North Ameri
can pays welldeserved and graceful tribute to the
venerable statesman who is now at the head of the
State Department Speaking of the probable satisfac
tory solution of the right Of search question: the writer
says:
Nor should the occasion be allowed to pass, whatever
differences of political opinion may exist, without
just and becoming tribute to the able resoute and
patriotic of General Cass If there be one ques
on than another to which he has especially con-
ributed the efforts the ZEAL the investigation, and the
answering purpose of the last twenty-five years Of his
public career seconded by all influence of his command
ing character at home and abroad it has been this right
of search. Indeed it had to be considered in some
degree as his peculiar province Of speciality. And
when his instructions to Mr. Dallas to be scanned
by the impartial judgment of men disembarrassed of all
party ties, it will be how much the country is in
debted to him for the settlement which at once relieves
diplomatic relations of their most vexatious and
threatening aspect 1t is gratifying to me, polti-
cal opponent, to have the opportunity. \ This is
great triumph in every sense, and nothing but the
most narrow and bgoted partisanship deny those
who have achieved in the high credit which they
titled to claim from a generous public.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-07-02

The Boston Courier in q recent article comments on
the speech of Mr.. Burlingame on the War question,
with considerable freedom, but we are constrained to
believe with entire truthfulness We quote portion
only of the article:
Mr.. Burlingame's speech needs neither answer nor
commentary. A slier speech was never made by
white man. He is neither more nor less than Heaven
has seen fit to make him-a giddy-pated youth-much
votes of men who should have known better than put
ngames speech-the jubant and cock-a-hoop tone in
which he contempates the prospect of war with Eng
land-one of the greatest caamites which could fall
upon mankind-are Objectionable as its rhetoric is
puere, but from the ghtness of his nature do him
the justice to believe that he uttered the words he did
without distinct consciousness of their moral sgnif
cance But he represents Cambridge, and Chelsea and
onehalf of Boston he represents Beacon street and
Harvard College, as well as the I" North End which
he reckessly devoted to the God of storms :" he
represents the merchant princes of Boston, the sails of
whose ships whiten every His sentiments are their
sentiments till distinctly disavowed and till then they
stand before the world ready to plunge this country
into the unutterabe horrors of q war with England
simply because of her officers have shown more
zeal than judgment in enforcing her determination to
put down the slave trade We do not wonder that the
CALLED jades of Repubcanism vince. The tree is udg
ed by its fruits in this speech see one Of the fruits
of that delrious madness which has swept Massa-
chusets like prairie fre-and which, when her people
have recovered from it, they will look back upon with
the shame and sereproach with which the fairy queen
contemplated the enchantment under which she had
fondled the hairy snout of Bottom.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-07-02
ST. JOHNS COLLEGE,

TINE Trustees of this Institution give notice the public
that the organization of the College upon the plan org
nay proposed has been postponed until the endowment
necessary to sustain its operations may be more fully and
permanently secured.
Under the direction Of the Grand Lodge at its last session
however, they have made arrangements to open in the
beautiful edce already completed School preparatory
any American College University under the superin
tendence of Mr. AsHBEI G. Brown formerly Adjunct Pro
fessor of Latin and Greek in the University at Chapel HILL
and recently the Principal of Select Classical
School " at Oxford
1t believed that the excellent accommodations afforded
by this eligible location, together with the sklfu nstuc
tiOn and discipline of which Mr. BROwNs antecedents
ample pledge to the public, will attract Immediately
the patronage required to lay the foundations of useful
and distinguished Seminary of learning The corps of in
strucors will be at least to every tweny pupils and
will be taken to employ but of tried zeal and
efficiency in the profession.
AS this enterprise purely benevolent in its design, and
intended to promote the highest interests of humanity they
feel assured that nothing need be said to elicit not
merely the appreciation but the cordial support and
favor of an elightened community.
The first session of the School will begin the second Men
day in July. By order Of the Board
JAS T. L1TTLEJOHN, Secretary
Oxford N. c.. June 10th, 1858.
Five benecaries possessing the requisite moral and
mental endOwment, will be received free of charge for
tuition.
June 22d 1853 2452t-43-2t.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-07-02
Death Of s. Old Hannibal, - the Elephant.

The following we copy from the Cleveland Plain
dealer
"This old and Justly distinguished elephant died at
Garfield on Monday. He quite old-extremely so.
We have heard his age stated variously at from five
hundred to thousand years. At times Hannibal was
rather wild Domestic troubles may have been the
of this. We believe his faults of the head
however and not of the heart He used tobacco
in any form, and in all his travels forced to
spout his trunk for his hotel bills. What other show
Of any note can say much? Still, he fact can't
be disguised Hannibal cut up very hard capers
during his life. In Maine years ago he one night
shut up in shed. In the morning he found three
or four miles off, with the roof of the shed upon his
back.
When connected with June and Titus circus and
menagerie, he had falling out with of the per-
formers, and one day whilst they were making their
grand entree in the ring their highmetted and gr
geousy comparsonei horses Hannibal burst his asten
ies rushed into the ring, and unhOrsed every of
them After tossing them around for while he return
ed to his accustomed place. and permitted his keeper to
tie him up again. Going from Boston to Salem some
years since he became enragd about something or other
and made terrific work the roadtearing down fences
tipping over wagons, and tossing men and horses into
the air.
Travelling from small town to another, one Sun
day afternoon, in New Hampshire, Hannibal met long
line Of carriages filled with people going home from
church. The in the head carriage struck the ee-
phant smart blow with his whip, he passed Han
No one was seriously injured One night his keeper
was driving him through strip of woods in Vermont
violent thunder storm arose. A tree was struck by
lightning and one of the shattered branches struck the
keeper and killed him instantly. All night long the
elephant watched the dead man closely and tenderly
even as mother would watch the corpse of her child
and never, from that moment, left him until he was
buried. Hannibal meant well. We don't hear what
allied Hannibal probably it was old age. We under
stand that he cost his last owners Van Amburg Co..
$4,000. Peace to his ashes"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-07-02
A P,etur. to be Seen to he Appree,nted.

Holding Office in Utah is JOKE and not very digni-
fed if this passage from the correspondence of the Tr
bune it is graphic:
have seen the Governor Of the Territory walking
gravey up the road toward his tents carrying piece
of stove funnel under each arm have seen the Chief
Justice cutting the turf for chimney and punching the
oxen which drawing logs to build his cabin the
Secretary of State splitting wood and the United States
Attorney and Marshal Pasterng the walls of their hut
missioner stripped to the buff and riding on horseback
plotting wagon through ford the South Platte
which he had discovered by wading, while the other
Commissioner having accomplished the passage sat up
on corn sack on the opposite bank, mending a rent in
his pantaoons These pictures may convince you that
the civil officers, at least in connection with the Utah
expedition, are not sinecures
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-07-02
$IOO REWARD.
PAN AWAY from the SnhScrihar

~ RANAWAY from the subscriber on about the
X 10Th day of June, 1857, his man "RICHARD." some
AZ times called g RICHARD MALLETT.'' Said Richard
muato about SO to 35 years age rather likely quick
spoken and given to talking especially if he has been drink
ing is slim built about feet to 10 inches high; has had
his pierced and has generally small rings them
He is Carpenter by trade He formerly belonged to Mr.
T. J. Armstrong and was raised in the town Wilmington
wife i'll Wilmington named Maria, belonglns Mrs. c.. A
Fulton, and now hired to Mr. a. McRae, Jr He may be
lurking about Wilmington perhaps may have gone
Weldon Petersburg, Norfolk passing himself off free
and may have obtained work at the railroad depots
will give the above reward for his delivery me- his
lodgment in any Jail where | can get him.
j. II. MURPHY.
Moore's Creek, New Hanover Co., N. c.
Nav l5 lS5S,-2l3-6t-;}S-tf,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-07-02
Defenceless State of England.
Tex of circular handbil extensively distributed in Eng

Invasion Invited by the State England
Text of circular handb extensively distributed in Eng
land.l t
The bulk of our veteran soldiers is already in India
This days paper informs us that $4,000 men, including
four cavalry regiments are to be sent out without an
hours delay"
q OF the few regiments of militia that have been
rolled, many are already disbanded.
g. The late first Lord of the Admiralty stated in
Parliament that to fortytwo English steam line of bat
heships built and building, the French had forty built
and building
f. The French feet of recent and excellent build.
5. The English government made known their inten-
ton to have, this summer, channel steam feet The
t,co ships, Marlborough and Renown, put into commits
sion for this purpose several months back only
obtaining their full crews. TO complete is the failure to
get sailors.
6. The French, by their Inscription Maritime"
called out 10000 sailors some weeks ago
T. Those sailors said to be generally armed with
revolvers collected by one of those energetic efforts
which point to a special purpose.
g. The French army consists of not less than 100000
men, some say 100000 men addition of 420O0 is
now taking place.
g. Il part of the French army no,v an AlgerS has,
githa these te,O days. been summoned home Any force
can be carried from the interior by the railway to
Chcbourg which just completed, IA month before the
time specified Il considerable army as IN the old camp
at Bo,logne
10. Cherbourg is now fortress of the first order,
both on the sea and land Sides and has basins built
that troops can at walk from the quay on board
ship of the first magnitude.
IL. Thus, by her welllaid plans France is NOW
mistress of the channel.
r. The distance from Cherbourg to Portland, with
its new but undended harbor seventy miles that is
affair of some ten hours The distance from Boulogne
to the open beach of Pevensey bay is but fifty miles,
13. The same feet may land one army after another
Ia, On the present state of feeling in the French army
towards England not word need be said.
Is. The Emperor is one who does not sreak but acts
16. What then is to be done?
II. England performs sacred duty in sending out
large renforceents to India to support her brave sol
diers in that country But their place must be at once
filed by general imbodyment of the militia, and by
raising all other available forces.
18. Above all, an efficient feet must at once be
equipped.
l9. Sailors are also wanted, and that because the
market price is not offered Let the price at be
paid, and the shores of England be again protected
20. Let the country be at once aroused to sense of
the imminent danger, which cannot be warded off by
any but the most strenuous and immediate eXertons.
June s. 1853.