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The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1858-04-08
WHIPPLE ON SMALL TALK.

1t is pity to receive any thought Of
Whipple's without the glowing Of his great
big lamps Of eyes to give it lustrc. but the
following reads well, even sin the dark" Of
his absence:
"But of all the expcdients to make tho
heart lean, the brain gauzv, and to thin
l'te down into the consistency of cambria
kerchief, the most successful is the little talk
and tattlc which, in some charmed circles,
is courteously styled conversation. How
human beings can live on such meagrc fare
how continue existence in such a famine
Of topics, and on such short allowance Of
sense-is a great question, if philosophy
could only search it out. All we know, is
that such men and women there are, who
will 60 OH from fifteen to four-scorc, and
never hint on their tombstoncs that they
died at last of consumption Of the head
and marasrnus of the heart! The whole
universe of God, spreading out its spleudors
and terrors, pleading for their attention, and
they wonder where Mrs. Somebody got that
divine ribbon to her bonnet? The whole
world Of literature, through its thousand
trumps of fame, adjuring them to regard
its garncred stores of emo ion and thought,
and think lrs high time, if John intends
to marry Sarah, for him to pop the quos-
ton" When, to be sure, the frippery is
spiced with Il little envy and malice, and
prepares its small dishes of scandal and
nice bits of detraction, it becomes endowed
with slight venomous vitality, which does
pretty well, in the absence Of soul, to carry
on the machinery Of living, if not the re-
ality of life"
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1858-04-08

The Evil of a Bud Ttnpcr.-A bad tenn
per is curse to the posscssor, and its in
fluence is most deadly wherever it is found {.
1t is allied to martyrdom to be obliged to
live with ore of complaining temper. To
hear one eternal round of complaint and
murmuring-to have every pleasing thought
scared away by their evil Spirits sore
trial. 1t is like the sting of scorpion-a
perpetual nettle, destroying your peace, rem
dering life burthen. It's influence is dead
ly; and the epurest and sweetest atmosphere
is contaminated into deadly miasma
wherever this evil genius prevails. 1t has
been said truly that while we ought not to
let the bad temper of others influence us, it
would be as unreasonable to spread plas-
ter OF Spanish flies upon the skin, and not
expect it to draw, as to think Of family
not suffering because Of the bad temper
any Of lis inmates. One string ont of tune
will destroy the music of an instrument
otherwise perfect-so if all the members OF
church, neighhorhood and family, do not
cultivate kind and affectionato temper,
there will be discord and every evil work.
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1858-04-08

dcecss TO God" However early in the
morning you seek the gate of access says
the Rev. Mr.. Hamilton, of tho Scotch
Church in London, "you and it already
open and however deep the midnight mo-
ment when you find yourself in the sudden
arms Of death, the winged prayer can bring
an instant Saviour. And this, wherever
you are. Itnecds not that you ascend some
special Pisgah or Moriah. It needs not that
you should enter some awful shrine, or null
of your shoes ON some holy ground. Could
a memento be reared on every spot from
which an acceptable prayer has passed
away, and on which prompt answer has
come down, we should fine Jehovah-shnna-
nah, I" the Lord hath been here inscribed
on MANY cottage hearth and many a dun
geon floor. We should find it not only in
Jerusalem's proud tcmple,an David's cedar
galleries, but in the fisherman's cottage by
the brink Of the Gcnnesarct, and in the upper
chamber where Penlecost began. And
whether it be the field where Isaac went to
mediate, or tho rocky knoll where jacob
lay down to sleep, or tho brook where
Israel wrcstIctl, or the den where Daniel
gazcd on him, or the hill-sides where tho
Man of Sorrows prayed all night, we should
still discern the ladders feet let down from
heaven-the landing place of mercies, be-
cause the starting place of prayer. And
all this, whatsoever you are. 1t needs no
saint, no proficient in piety, no adept in elo-
quentlanguagc, no dignity of earthly, rank.
1t needs but a simple Hannah, or lispjng
Samuel. 1t needs but blind beggar, or
loathsome lazar. 1t needs but penitcnt
publican, or dying thief. And it needs
no sharp ordeal, no costly passport, no
painful expiation, to bring you to the mercy
seat; or rather, I say, it needs the costliest
of all but the blood Of the atonement, the
Saviour's merit. the name of Jesus, priceless
as they are, cost the sinner nothing. They
are freely put at his disposal, and instantly
and constantly hemay use them. This ACCESS
| to God in every place, at every moment,
without any personal merit, is it not'a priv
iIege I" =, ~.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-04

The CoLoRBD PEoPLE's CONVENTIONS
The Convention reassembled on Monday
afternoon, at two o'clock, and a compa-
ny OF Friends escorting Mrs. Matthew How
land of New Bedford. and Mrs. Mary Nichol-
SON of England, took seats upon the platform.
The Glee Club sung the "olaves Lament"
and Mrs. Matthew Rowland addressed the
meeting briefly. She urged upon the audi
ence the necessity of trusting the promises of
God. and to prepare themselves for the re-
sponsibilities of coming privileges. Address
es were made in the course of the afternoon
by Wrn. Wells Brown, Charles l.. Remond,
Robert Morris, VIM. c. Nell and others.
The Convention closed its session at one
o'clock P. NJ on Tuesday
Resolutions were adopted for law against
the return OF fugitive slaves against the en-
igration of free colored persons in favor of
sending colored children to the public schools;
recommending the harborng of fugitive slaves
and of vigilance to avoid imposition.
Speeches were made by Father Henson, C.
L. Remond, DIR. Bayne, MIR Troy OF Cana
da. Henry Johnson, solomon Peneton, and
poem spoken by B. C. Perry.
Mr.. Remond moved the appointment of
committee OF five to draft an address to the
slaves of the South, recommending them to
arise in their might and majesty for their own
freedom. A warm discussion ensued, and the
motion was lost by a very small majority.
The convention has been a very interesting
and successful one.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-04

POLICE COURT Tuesday, Aag. 3.-James
Delaney was before the Court, on two complaints
charging him with stealing and carrying away a
hat and cap from the heads of two young lads,
on Monday last. The names of the boys are
George H. Baker and Joseph G, Weed. The CIR.
cumstances of the case were as follows: Della.
ney was partially intoxicated, so much, so as to
attract the attention of a number of juveniles,
who had assembled on Park near Portland street
to witress the parade of Engine Co. No. 6, and
listen to the dulcet notes poured forth with arts
tic skill by the members of Fiskes Comet Band,
when some Of the aforesaid juveniles commenced
hooting at the inebriated specimen of humanity
wbereupon the defendant walked into the crowd
and deliberately took the hat and cap from the
heads of the two offending boys, and made
tracks up the Norwich railroad track, and in
few moments officers Denny and Mcfarland were
on his trail, and tracked him to South Irving
street. On making inquiries, they ascertained
that he lived in certain house which was point
ed out to them, but the inmates-composed of
females - denied stoutly any knowledge, or
even of ever hearing the name, Of any man by
the name of Delaney. The officers visited the
various apartments, which we're all accessible,
with the exception of one room on the lower floor
which was lock ed. The inmates protested against
the officers entering that room, but, with the
GOODNESS which characterizes the officers having
the matter in charge, they gained access and
found the drunken biped, together with the hat
and cap. The defendant employed able counsel
but the case was too clear to admit even Of a
doubt, and he was fined six dollars and costs -
amounting in all to the snug little sum Of $40 75
quite an amount for one days debauehery.
Joanna Baldwin, Ann Prior, Desmond Rat
telle, and James Brown, for being drunk, received
the usual fine, and were all committed in default
of payment thereof.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-04

SHARK1NG.-A party of gentlemen from
this city left on Thursday morning last to try
their luck at shark fishing, down the bay.
Under the direction of gentleman Of Proyi-
dence, famous for his skill in killing sharks,
they proceeded to spot well known to him.
where these voracious fishes are in the habit
OF oongregatng. After little more than
two hours, the party took twenty-three
sharks, the largest of which measured six
feet seven inches in length, and was supposed
to weigh about one hundred and fifty pounds.
This, as well as some of the others, required
the united strength of three men to Get him
safe over the gunwale of the boat. Pyori-
deace Journal.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-04
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CoUNTBRFEITING.-A German who gave
the name of john Smith, was arrested at
Newark on Friday, charged with passing
counterfeit $50 bills of the bank of Water.
vile, Me. The Newark papers mention that
counterfeit $2's on the Merchants Bank of
Newport, r. l., SOS on the Merchants Bank
of New Bedford, Mass, and SIS on the Bank
of Warwick, R. l., are also in circulation
A German was arrested in New FORK on
Saturday. charged with passing counterfeit
SOS on the Merchants Bank Providence,
Rhode Island.
Three stage drivers were arrested in New
York, on Saturday, who have tor some time
been engaged in counterfeiting United States
coin. A large quantity of finished coin, with
all the apparatus necessary for its manufac-
ture, was obtained at their rooms. The coin
was of all denominations, from one cent to
fifty cents, and was made for the purpose of
passing to passengers in stages, and thus used
by the stage drivers. The parties admitted
their guilt.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-04

LIEBIG.-The following account of the EN-.
inent chemist, Liebig, is from a European
correspondent of Moore's Rural Neso Yorker
"On the last day which passed in Munich,
went TO hear the world-renowned chemist,
Liebig, lecture. His laboratory and lecture.
room are IN the same house in which he re-
sides. When he entered the lecture room the
students all rose to receive him, and he ac~
knowledged their attention by polite bow.
He wore black dress coat and white panta-
looms. Liebig is a fine, intellectual looking
man, tall though not broad has iron gray
hair, which has fallen off from his broad and
projecting forehead; he wears no beard. He
lectures in very conversational manner, part
of the time sitting; makes many gestures,
and good ones too. His face is expressive.
He is indeed good deal Of an orator, and
perhaps the best popular lecturer in Germany.
liebig was tifty-six years old on the 18th Of
May, 1857. He was born in Darmstadt. and
at the age Of twenty-one was made Professor
at Giessen. In 1852 he came to Munich. Be-
tween the years 1882 and 1856, he published
one hundred and seventy. seven papers, many
of which we're very elaborate. He is said to
be proud and overbearing he is, however, ON
the side of progress, and heads the reform
party in the University. l heard an Ameri-
can gentleman, who was well acquainted
with him, express this opinion I'll don't
know a man, whom little judtcious damn
ing would do as much good as Liebig. He is
cross and tyrannical to his assistants, and
they do not deserve such treatment"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-04

illinois is just the object ofpolitical attrac
tion, and contradictory indeed are the reports
from there. unless it be on the desperation with
which Judge Douglas has entered the contest
The Washington Union gives coup degrace to
his allegiance to the administration by defining
his position, as the administration regards it,
and then saying
"Such is Mr.. Douglass position. II he be in
the party, it is impossible TO say who is not in
it, or who is not out II he be entitled to the
confidence and countensnce Of the party, then it
is difhcult to say what man in the Union is
not. The party which can overlook conduct like
his must have parted with all self-respect, all
power and purpose TO preserve its own integrity,
all capacity for present sei-protection, all pee
tation OF successful or honorable future AL con-
Germ for any future at ALL"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-04

YOUNG HoUsEKEEPER's ASSISTANT. BY Mrs.
Z. Putnam Published by Phillips, Sampson,
K Co., Boston.
Here is book for use rather than ornament,
daily companion for the housewife, who desires
to know how to make the best and the most out
of the materials which go to make up the cui-
sine. Next to cleanliness and order in the house,
and on the whole as important, is good whole.
some cookery. Mrs. Putnam's receipt book is
of the best authorities on all these subjects,
and every housekeeper ought to have a copy.
This is new and revised edition, with much
new matter added, and 1t is printed and bound in
an elegant and substantial style. For sale in
this city by Peck & Knapp.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-04

STAGNATIoN IN BUSINESS. New York
correspondent of the Boston Journal, saws:
"a merchant in business i'll this city had
need of a book-keeper. He advertised last
week for competent man, and did so in
single paper. He received in answer to the
same four hundred and fifty applications and
the character Of the applicants, the manner in
which they urged their claims and the posi-
ton of some of them, indicate the pressing
want of employment, and the sad distress
that prevails among our people. The appli-
eants, some of thems were old men, some of
them young, some with families, and some
without-one year ago many of them were
called merchant princes men in good posi-
tons, living in fine style, keeping their car
riages, Or having a large salary in some bank
or insurance office, or a clerkship of some
value; and it was really touching employ
ment to read letters from men who never ex
pected to know what want was, asking for
employment to earn bread for a family. now
needy, who few months ago reveled in the
fashion and luxury of life. So it is. Proba-
bly, we have now more real suffering and want
than attended the panic. Business is dull,
stagnRtion settles on all kinds of business
and more than twelve months will pass before
the current of business will flow along as of
old it was wont to do. Many thousands of
persons have left the city more must do So.
1t is impossible to get work or employment
Tor the present.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-04

A PmsoN INcIDENT.-Shortlya after Warden
Haynes gratitied the patriotism of his nu-
merous ndinrerestiDg family by reading the
Declaration of independents, he received
from young convict by the name of Duffy.
request for copy of the immortal instrn.
ment. The requst was complied with. Re-
Gently the Warden received from Duffy n
long letter of gratitude for the favor, and Civ
ing his views of the paper. The letter was
accurately spelled, and exhibited as beautiful
penmanship as can be found in the public
schools OF Boston. The most interesting fact
is, that when Duffy was committed, EIGHT
years ago, for high crime, he was unable to
read or write All the learning he has ac-
quired has been by improving his leisure
time within the prison.-BoSton Journal.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-04
TuE DANoERs or Com p1on1Nn.-A nnr.

The DANGERS OF GOLD D1Go1No.-A cor
respondent Of the N. Y. Journal Of Com
meroe says:
"There is much danger. as Gov. Stevens
thinks, that the adventurers may, in great
numbers, suffer from famine, and perhaps be
sacrificed to disease and the fury of the saw
age. Instead Of resisting British authority.
our gold diggers may find it no easy task 10
defend themselves from the Indians, who con-
slider the soil and its golden deposites as par
ticularly their own. The British government
may, ultimately, undertake to provide suf-
hcieat force to protect the gold seekers on
Frazer and Thompson rivers but it is not
likely that they can do il at this season."
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-04

RIGHTs OF WITNESSES English Lords
OF the Bench decided at Westminster, about
a month ago, that it was principle of COM
mon law, that counsellor, in questioning a
witness, should address him in ordinary tones,
and IN language of respect, such as is en-
employed by one gentleman in conversation
with another; that such lawyer has no right
TO questIonthe private business or moral char
acter OF witness, any further than it is ap-
parent they absolutely affect his reliability,
or touch the case in hand: and that wit.
ness is not bound to answer questions put to
MN In an insulting or annoying menner. If
forced to answer by the court, he will have his
remedy in an action for damages.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-04


suggested on witnessing the baptism, last Saba
dug. LIST, at the Pleasant Street Baptist Church.
Hsrk, the voice of Angels singing,
Listen to the rapturous throng
Peace to earth, and good will bringing,
Chanting forth a Heavenly song,
sisten to them, listen to them
Chanting forth heavenly song;
Seraphs' voices sweetly mingling
With the Chrishans voices here,
Forms a choir to swell the chorus,
Which our Saviour loved so dear;
Hope inspire thee, hopes inspire thee,
God himself thy song doth hear.
Who can gaze without emotion,
On scene so full Of love,
Who can witness without thinking
or our Saviour and the dove
OF Gods spirit of Gods spirit,
Resting on him from above.
As gazed entranced upon them,
And thought who registered the VOW,
l dare not take the seal upon me-
Though love Christ supremacy nov,
Seal Of Heaven, seal OF Heaven,
With which the Saviour stamped the brow
II much joy in Heaven they re feeling,
Over one reclaimed on earth,
Who can estimate the rapture
They now feel at this new birth
God Of Heaven, God Of Heaven.
Keep them now above the earth.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-04

Ton CoRwIN.-The Cincinnati Gazette an.
nounces that the Hon. Thomas Corwin will be
heard on the stump this Fall in opposition to Le-
comptonism, and in support of the Republican
ticket. He is to address mass meeting Of anti
Lecompton voters Of the seventh Congressional
district at Morrow, August 6, aud on the follow
ing day he will speak in Chillicothe. Mr.. Cor
win will also accept the nomination for Congress
in his old district, should the convention confer
it on him with tolerable unanimity. The conven-
ton is to be held on the 18th of August.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-04
nn.nr cnNvENTIoN.

The sgs voters of Massachusetts, who are opposed TO to
tue 80. ~ the slave power. and who are in ayor OF
tie general policy eff the present state AGS,n S5aO H.
- = y -IFGgANICS HAIL. in Worcester, Thurs-
day, sept. o. at II O'Clock, NJ for The paIposs o.
i,sting candidates to be voted for At the state tse
t5 ext ensuing and orgauizag for the coming pot
cal camuaign. o.. -;,i he
The basis Of representation IN SAD OohVsnII WI
one delegate from each city and tovn in the Oonnou
Sealth ana ore additional delegate for every TWO nun
dred voters, according to the last state census
JOHN b. ALLEY,
orIs CT APP,
WILLIAM CBAFLIN,
j. WALDO DENNY,
GIDEON HAYNES. ca.
EDWARD HAMILTON, o'A'o
wILLARDA HARRINGTON Executive
A N MERRTCK.
GEORGE 0Dl0RNE, Nouin'''ee'
THEODORE UTIs,
TX PANGB0RN.
THOMAS PARSONS,
H. R SANIN,
VELoROUS TAFT.
Boston, July %. 1855
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-04

The DIPFERENcE.-A little girl from the
country was visiting, with her mother, an
aunt in the city. She was waiting impa-
tiently one morning for the accustomed bowl
of bread and milk.
"The milk-man has not come yet" quoth
the aunt.
He came at last, however, and the little
girls want was supplied.
Ills il good, dear--do you like iti" in
quired aunty.
" / don't like milk mans milk go well az /
do cows milk was the ingenious and lorci-
BILE reply.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-04

PROSPECTS OF TRADE. AS near as we can
gather, the indications of the healthy fall
trade in most departments OF domestic bust
ness are encouraging. The stock of goods in
all parts of the country, at this time, is un-
precedentedly low. The crops are large, con.
fdence is almost reganed, and traders look
hopefully OF the future. Purchasers are still
very cautious in making purchases. but feel
compelled to buy, though not so extensively
as they would under other circumstances to
satisfy an increasing market. So that the
signs point to fair and moderately prosper
els season for our merchants during the an
tamnal months.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-04

WASHINGTON NEws.- Washington, Aug. Q.
Dispatches from Gen. Johnston to the War
department state that engineers were engaged
in the selection of site for permanent foPti-
fications south of Salt Lake City. The adj
vices contain nothing of especial interest.
By the arrival of the mail we have New
Orleans dates of Thursday last. The cotton
accounts from the interior of Louisiana are
highly favorable.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-04

The subscribers OF the Patent Right for Wor
cester County, Of the most beautiful ornament for the
Drawing Room or Parlor, yet devised 1.-The Aauari4-
offer them to the citizens Of Worcester and vicinity for
sale, at prices ranging from $40 to s2O-being a
charged.
The style is conceded to be the best ever offered to the
public. Specimens may be seen a. the American Tee-
graph Office, Lincoln House Block.
Dealers supplied at wholesale prices All o.iers by
mail or otherwise promptly attended to. Address
GRACE h CHURCH
je10 dtf Worcester Mass