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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-20

New YORK, Jan. l9.-Public school house,
No. IA, corner Of Concord and Navy streets,
Brooklyn, took fire this afternoon, between
two and three o'clock, while the building was
filed with children. A terrible scene ensued.
Several were smothered or crushed to death
in their efforts to escape, and many were bad
ly injured. The number of the dead is seven,
and two have their backs broken. The num-
Der of the injured is not yet known.
SECOND DISPATCH.
The fire took from the heater. The teach
ers in one of the rooms noticing an unusual
heat, began to open window after window,
aud it was not till the smoke came pouring
into the room, that the true cause was sus-
pected. The teachers showed great Grmness
and courage in their attempts to rescue the
children, aHa sesOsined in the roons till all
were cleared Many children were saved by
being thrown from the windows and caught
in the arms of the people below. None were
burned as far as known.
The school was for both sexes, but all the
dead are boys. The building was the largest
of its kind in this vicinity, and was believed
to have been the most thorough built. 1t was
brick -four stories high and covered large lot
of ground,
Many exaggerated stories are aaoat as to
the number dead, but it is believed the fore.
going gives the extent of the calamity.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-20

WAsHINoToN, Jan. Is. -tNew York Herald
correspondence.) The Senate went into ex-
ecutiye session at 2 o'clock today, and the
question of the reconsideration Of the Naval
combinations came up. Before proceeding
with them, they made some combinations,
Gen. Lamar was confirmed as Minister To
Nicaragua, and General Denver as Governor
OF Kansas. They also ratified Rendition
Treaty between the United States and the
Netherlands for the mutual delivery of Grim
inals, fugitiyes from justice, and desortng
sailors. The question Of reconsidering Ger.
tain naval cases reported against by the Naval
Committee, was then taken up, when Gen.
Houston delivered whitening philippic
against tho whole proceedings of Me Courts
Of Inquiry, and wound up by giving the "im.
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together fallacious. Such result would require
an annual accumulation of 20 per cent; but by
the sworn returns Of the companies, it appears
that the average rate percent. of accumulated
profits so far is only eight per cent. per annum.
1t is not the depositor, but the borrower, who
bears the burden Of this system, for whatever of
profit is made by the depositor must be paid by
the borrower. statement of the manner of
charging interest in these associations is submit.
ted, from ''hich il appears that their practice is
SO various that the rate Of interest paid by Dor.
roweFs cannot te sseertained. Fourteen Of the
number charge their Borrowers interest upon the
s0ho's nominal loan, until the monthly payments
have entirely cancelled the loan. In such insti-
tutions the rate charged may be forty per cent per
annum. How any sensible person can be per-
suaded to hire money at SUCH exhorbitant rates is
more than we can comprehend. The rates charg-
ed by the other twenty-five Of the whole number
are less unfair and oppressive, but only of the
number charges interest upon the actual loan,
dsduoting the payments every month. In this
latter case the interest woald be ak per cent per
annum in the others it would range from twelve
to forty We agree with the Commissioners
that it is time for the Stste to interfere, and pro,
tect from such sponging concerns those who are
so unwise as to patronize them. The Commits
sioners remark;
" Let it be remembered now, that as a general
rule, the borrowers from these associations are
men who use the money borrowed, not for pur-
poses OF trade or speculation, but for procuring
for themselves and their families homestead Of
their own free from the extortions (if you please
so to term iD Of landlords; at any rate, as they
II. l. l. =. 49,
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IHE CLERGY AND oBAoco.- New York
E0eni@g Post remarks
"HaE8 Journal Of Health mentions what it
calls an instructive and alarming fact, in
reference to the Wall street forger RECENTLY
sent to the Pententiary. 1t was proven on
the trial that he was never seen down town
without having cigar in his mouth that he
was never we'll. On entering the prison,
smoking was absolutely and at once prohibit
ed, by inhexible rule. In three months he
gained fifteen pounds in flesh, and his gener-
al health was improved in proportion.
Speaking Of tobacco, we cannot reIrain
from abiding to its ravages among the clergy,
who smoke or chew to an extent little suspect
ed by their auditors. Indeed, an intelligent
friend IN that sacred calling informs us that
not less than twenty of his intimate ministe.
rial associates are habitual cheweIs. He has
no doubt that this kind OF Illuminating is seri-
ously inJuling the cloth. A highly esteemed
Presbyterian clergyman in Virginia recently
committed suicide, from a state Of nervous IT.
rltation caused by the excessive use Of tobac
co.
The Council of State of Berne, Switzerland.
IN consequence of the deleterious effects Of
tins narcotic on the human frame, have re-
Gently determined to prohibit the use of it to
all uncontrmed young men the religious
rite OF confirmation is there administered at
sixteen. This, we apprehead, will tend more
70 the growth Of the church than the d.scour-
agement of tobacco"
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LOAN AND FUND ASSOCIATIONS From the
second annual report of the Insurance Commits.
aioners upon Loan aud Fund Associations, which
has just been presented to the Legislature, we
copy the following summary OF the condition Of
these institutions on the first day Of October last
''There are now acting under corporate powers
thirty-slx Loan and Fund Associations. The
amount receyedby them for entrance fees, dues.
interest lines, transfer fees, and books, is 49,
III 6O4 ". The whole amount loaned since the
commencement OF the Associations is SO 646,-
99S ~ The net amount Of existing loan Gas re-
ported is 81 $50 $50 81. As appears by the bal
ance n cts, tina amount Of money actually loaned
is S2602 635 81. The difference between this
amount and the whole amount loaned since com
meneement is accounted for by the different
modes Of answering the questions in the blanks !:
some associations giving (as we supposed as the
whole amount loaned the nominal and not the
actual loan.
The Arlington Association reports, whole
amount loaned, S52 5O7 80, while their balance
sheet shows credit Of but S23 $40, as cash
LOANED on shares discrepancy Of so, 1877 90.
The Salem and Danyers Association reports,
whole amount loaned 1868 $50. Balance she ct
shows credit, cash, LOANED on shares S26 $50
70, discrepancy Of Sl3,68S 2j. These differen-
ees account for the aggregate disagreement noted
above.
The net amount Of existing loan as standing
on the LIST Of October, II is impossible 10 state
make any return Of the amount OF loans repaid
upon bonds aud mortgages not wholly paid up and
Cancelled"
The Commissioners say that the claim put
forth by the officers Of these institutions, that the
deposition Of Sls2 will, al the sAd Of eight years,
receive 5000 as the result Of his investment, Is Al
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LOCAL NEWS

STEALING NEwsPAPBRs.-Not day passes
but we ara annoyed With the just and reasonable
complaints of our subscribers whose papers are
stolen from their door steps, at an early hour in
the morning, by the newsboys, after they have
been left by our regular carriers.
Some Of these boys steal dozens of them every
morning, and although sometimes in the
very act Of committing such thefts, they have
thus far managed to elude pursuit and escape
conviction. To put stop to these annoyances
for the future, at least until we can make ex'
ample of some OF them we have determined to
discontinue the sale of our papers to the news
boys, after this date. And until further notice,
we wish the public to understand, that all copies
of THE Spy offered for sale by ncwsboys in the
streets, are stolen property. Single copies may
always be had at the office, or at the news Office
of S. Thompson s Co., but not of the carriers or
Of the newsboys in any case, unless they have
first been procured by theft and robbery.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-20

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 9,--Gov. Packer in
his inaugural refers to Kauzas, and says he
believes that lie expresses the sentiments Of
the people of Pennsylvania as well as his
own, in declaring that all qualified electors of
the Territory should have full opportunity
to participate in selecting the delegates to the
Constitutional Convention, and also allowed
an unqualified right to vote upon the Consti-
tuition after it is framed. OF course those
who fail TO vote cannot complain OF proceed
ing which goes on without their participation.
The rest OF the address is local. 1t goes for
reform in banking. 1t opposes the issue of
small notes and increase of banking capital
with the present arrangements.
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From Washington.

WASHINGTON, Jan. ID Correspondence
N. Y. E0enilg Post.)-The Lecompton mem
bers of the Senate Committee on Territories,
refuse to act on the Minnesota constitution
until Thursday. The Republican members
and Douglas, are willing to take the Mime
sofa constitution, regardless Of the question
who were its trainers. as the voice Of thirty
nine thousand people of the territory.
A private letter from Gov Robinson shows
him in favor of the new constitution submit
ted by the territorial legislature. He does
not insist on the Topeka Constitution, as re-
ported
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-20
Dr.. Broadbent's medical Office,

No. Cambridge street, near Revere House, Boston,
Mass, established for specially treating ard curing all
Diseases Of the Throat Heart Lungs Throat and Resps
tory Organs, ny the inhalation Breathing Of Warm or
Cold Meicstd Vapors, you'd most respectable announce
TO the citizens Of NwhurYp1rt and vicinity and his
merous patients throughout Neg England that he has
returned to bis Off in Boston; EXCLUSIVELY
FIoE PRACTICE where he may b. consulted daily, person.
ally or ny letter from r.. II. to .. m free
THz PREMATURE DEcAY OF YoCrH Just published by
Dr. Hroadhent the eminent Physi7qgs.. private medi-
cal Treatise the Early Decay If American Youth Sem
ins weakness, ard ether diseases OF Z sexual organs
in beth male and female 1t is for general distribution
aud may be had by calling At his ofice, it will be
mailed 10 sealed FeO any pant the country free
OF charge receipt o. two letter stamps for postage
To TIE LADIES' Ladies troubled with irregularities,
Weknesse and other complaints peculiar to the female
system. will ind speedy by calling as Adobe.
dec2o dkwtf
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-20

RESIGNATION OF Hon. VIM S. DAMRELL "A
correspondent of the Milford journal says that
Mr.. Damrell. representative OF the third congress
sional district, proposes at early day to resign
his seat in Congress. His disease has recently
become very much aggravated, till he has scarce
ly strength enough to write his own name. Mr..
Damrell has bravely struggled with his disease,
and, at the cost of great personal suffering and
Inconvenience, has endeav9red to discharge his
duties to his constituents for this effort he de.
serves their thanks, not less than he will for his
cheerful resignation, provided he finds that it is
impossible to fulfil the duties of his Office
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-20

WARE.-For few days past the officers have
been busy in returning the liquor which has been
seized within the past year, and still more re.
mains to be returned the fault is said 10 lie
with the Justice, who failed to summon the COM
plainant in the several cases. We are informed
that three hundred dollars will not cover the costs
on the above; that being the case, the county
must have suffered little in consequence of the
blunder.
The new lecture room of the Orthodox Society
is fast approaching completion Its location is
very central, the South side of Nenameseck
Square The room is handsomely finished, large
and commodious, and the building is an orna-
ment to the village
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-20
RHODE ISLAND CURRENoY.-Bills of all the
Rhode Island Banks, except the following are
now received at the Suffolk Bank, viz:

The ROBIN REDBREAsT.-Ch Charles Mackay,
in one of his lectures, said: "Tho ballad Of
the Babes IN the Wood, legend of un-
known antiquity, has made the robin red
breast sacred bird in England; for the robin
the bold beggar with the scarlet bosom-is
never harmed there, however other birds may
suffer. If the robins could but know how
many of their lives have been spared for the
sake Of ian old song, they would hover around
the graves Of poets, as they did over the un.
buried bodies Of the children in the wood, aud
strew them with leaves, IN grateful romem-
brance Of the power and tenderness of poet
ry."
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-20

ANCIENT PAPER MoNBY.-A writer in
Hunts Merchants Aagaziae says that accord.
ing to Chinese historians, one of the Chinese
Emperors issued paper money ll0 years b. G.
called Fey-th-sian, or FLYING Money. from
the ease and rapidity with which il circu-
lated. 1t consisted of the paper promises Of
the government, and went into extensive
use, like all paper currency. 1t cost nothing
and was issued al taD,ba When the empire
had been flooded with it, tho government re-
pudiated the whole, and those who had con-
fded in the public faith suffered the conse-
quences.
AT a later period, A. ID. $50, another EN-
poror conceived the very plausible scheme of
receiving from the merchants their gold and
silver, to save them the trouble of handling
it, and issuing promises to return the same
on demand. This currency was denominated
Piaa-th.Sian, or convenient money and very
convenient it proved to bo--for the Emperor
Ho got the money and squandered It, but
never found it convenient to repay them.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-20

A free negro of Kent county, Maryland, having
pettioned to the Legislature for permit to sail
his vessel without white man on board, and the
whole subject OF Registering, enrolling, licensing,
and sailing Of vessels belonging to Congress, tae
Treasury Department hasinsiructed the collector
Of the port Of Baltimore not to permit fee ne
gro to act as the master Of any vessel.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-20

DEAD LETTEs. We learn from the dead
letter office in Washington that the number
OF dead letters containing articles of value
other than money, registered and sent out for
ueHVery TO the owners during the SIX months
ending Dec. 81, 1857, was 1864, the contents
OF which were as follows Bills ofexchapee
drafts and letters of credit, bonds, notes
checks, orders and treasury warrants, certif-
Gates OF deposit, accounts and receipts, which,
computed at their nominal value, amounted
10 81 460,6 $50 56. Also 307 deeds and land
Titles, u articles of agreement and policies of
insurance, AZ certificates Of stock, l42 pen.
sion papers and land warrants, SIP miscelIan-
eous articles, and 100 daguerreotypes. Near
~ all OF the above letters, with their contents,
have been delivered to their proper owners
very large proportion of the valuable dead
letters reach the dead letter office through the
fault Of the wrters-either on account OF mis-
direction, illeglble writing, or neglect to pre-
pay the postage.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-20

JANUARY VEeETATIoN.- Boston Courier
states that gentleman who resides near Blue
Hill, in Milton, brought into Boston, on Monday
morning, some of the spontaneous products of
this extraordinary Winter, which grew under
wall upon his premises. They were comprised in
Abouquet Of strawberry, sorrel, ragweed, and 9th.
er field plants, as green as though they had
sprung up in May, and furnished fair ilustra-
ton Of the exceeding mildness Of the season thus
IA
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-20

The INDIAN ALLIES OF THE MoRNoNs.-Tbe
o. Louis Republican, of Jan. 10, has infor
NATION from Fort Laramie. Though an Indian
traoer' VINO arrived at Jefferson City, Jan. IS.
and VINO reports meeting on the 23d Of De-
eemoeT, between six hundred and seven hun
area cheyenne and Camanehe Indians, re-
turning from Salt Lake to Their VILLAGE an
the Black Walnut Hills, about eighty miles
southeast of Fort Laramie. They were &C.
compsnied by about twenty Mormon leaders.
1t was their intention to remain in the
camp erected there till the spring, and then
. employ themselves. under Mormon inhuen-
ces, in harrassing and cutting off the supply
trains sent to the relief of Col. Johnston.
The Indians had ibeen led to believe that the
Mormons had $4,000 fighting men, well
equipped for service. They also spoke of nu-
merous notifications and large number of
Indian allies, and declare that the Mormons
have no idea of running away from Utah.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-20

The result of the late election in Kanzas seems
not to be yet definitely settled, both parties STILL
according to latest accounts, claiming the victo-
~. The Washington correspondent of the Phil
sdelphia Bulletin says;
81 have just seen gentleman direct from the
Territory, and his report was reliable to the best
Of his information He says-'The vote on the
4th gave majority against the constitution with
slavery. The vote was about 10000. All the re-
turns were in
The Republicans have carried the Legislature
by 1000.
The Democrats have carried the State ticket by
1000 to 2000."
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-20

The MILD WEATHER AND THB RAILROADS.
The mild weather Of The present Winter has been
quite favorable TO railroads, and is more than an
equivalent for the reduction in the receipts. The
intense cold Of last Winter was very destructive
to railroad machinery, involving an additional
cost. probably, Of several hundred dollars per
daV
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-20

Mr. HALE's SPBECH.-The Washington cor
respondent Of the New York Tribune, writing
Jan, 49, says of Senator Hale's speech on Mon
day;
ingenious, forcibe, and witty He ridiculed very
happily the contrast between the theory and prac-
tce of popular sovereignty in Kanzas, and used
up what MIR. Douglas had left of poor Bigler.
His speech was not concluded, and it is uncertain
when it will be, as Mr.. Houston has the floor to
morrow for the purpose of announcing Mr.. Rusks
DEATH
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-20

mortal fifteen a terrible castigation. With.
out coming to any action, at o'clock the
Senate adjourned.
The investigating Committee on the Law
renee and Stone transaction is general one.
!hey VIII organize tomorrow, and proceed
Immediately to business.
Mr.. Fuller is appointed Consul at Ham
burg, instead Of Rio Janeiro.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-20

THD FLORIDA INDIAN WAR.-lt is reported
that Capt. Cone and his entire command have
been surrounded by the Indians and made prison.
ers, in which case it is believed they will fare
badly as twas this corps which recently captured
nineteen squaws large force IS preparing to
60 to their rescue.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-20

LEIcEsTER--We learn that under the auspices
of the Leicester Union Engine Company No 2,
who are having course of Lectures this season,
DR.. Pliny Earle will give the second Lecture this
evening, at the Town Hall, to commence at 7 IA
O'Clock. Friends are invited to attend
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-20

From HoNDURAs.-News from British Hon
duras to the 10Th ult. states that the effects of
the late financial revulsion in the United States
were felt most severely in the colony. Trade was
at stand still in Belize, and the partial failure of
the Christian settlements produces good deal Of
embarrassment.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-20

REsiGSAD.-We learn that Hon Alexander H.
Bullock ofthis city has resigned his Office as Judge
of the Insovent Court OF Worcester county, the
duties Of which he has discharged in manner
highly creditable to himself, and very much to
the satisfaction of all who have had official inter
course with him
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-20

EXTRACTING THE Color PROM BIRDS
FEATHERs.-M Mr.. Bagdanolf OF St. Petersburg
announces that, by new method. he has
succeeded in extracting from bird feathers the
pigments which color them. These pigments
are, besides beng organic matter, durable
enough to bear transportation from st. Peters
burgh to Paris without alteration or deeom-
position.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-20

DETROIT, Jan. l9.-Ihe body Of julius
Austin, prominent and wealthy citizen,
who mysteriousiy disappeared from his Iesis
dence IN this city on the morning of the 18th
inst, was found in the nver today. 1t is
supposed that he committed suicide, while
loboEing under temporary fit oil insanity,
induced by a long and severe illness.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-20

HE U. S. ARMY IN KANsAs.-The Kansas
correspondent of the New York Times writes
as follows:
Zone fact should be noted in reference to
the services of the United States Army at
this election. Denver had taken more pains
than his predecessors to distribute the troops
along the border and at the principal inland
towns. We had hoped, therefore, to see
something like fair play, but proof comes up
from every quarter that the soldiers were sta
toned only TO protect the fraud. This cannot
be denied. Our challenges were driven
away from Oxford when the troops were
standing near them, and were obliged to es-
cape for their lives. Orders were given the
troops to only obey the orders of the Judges,
and when our challengers interfered in the
line Of their duties, the judges insultingly
told them they knew their own business and
should take no notice of them. The same
was true at Kiekapoo, Delaware and other
places. Our challengers were driven from
the polls at all these places, and the troops
protected the bogus Judges"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-20

NEW YORK MOUNTED PoLIoE-The Metro
politan Police Commissioners of New York have
determined to organize force of mounted po-
lcemen consisting OF % patrolmen and 2 ser
geants; employing 28 horses, the cost Of each
horse not to exceed $40, and the trappngs $40.
The expense Of keeping each horse must not ex-
coed gl8 per month. The Board have author
ized a committee to employ suitable person to
purchase the horses and equipments.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-20

HE FIEsT RAILROAD IN VENEzuELA.-A
celebration Of more than ordinary interest
took place at Porto Cabelo on the 10th ult,.
IN beholdlng the first train of cars start from
that place TO the interior, on the first railroad
ever built in the republic, The wealth, fash
Ion and intelligence of the country were pres
ent, and the Scene exceeded anything ever
before witnessed there.