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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-06-21

TEMP GRANGE CoNvENrIoN.-The annual
meeting of the Worcester Northeast District
Temperance Union was held at Gardner, on
Wednesday. The officers elected for the year ale
as follows:
Vice Presidents-Rev. W. P. Tilden of Fitch
burg, Rev. B. f. Peirce of Lancaster, L. Fl,
Bradford, Esq, of South Gardner
Secretary-Ward M. Cotton, Esq, of Leomin-
ster.
Reports were made from the towns as follows
ASA6wnhan,. Liquor is sold clandestinely,
The Temperance Society was recognized year
ago, but it shows no great efficiency. The most
influential men stand aloof.
Clinton-- Prosecutions among the Irish are very
common. Justice Dame was commended as a
magistrate who is prompt in enforcing the law
FStchbevg.-A Division of the Sons of TEMPER
ance has qeen organized within few weeks, and
shows indications of vigorous life. There is
strong temperance influence in the town
GGrdner-Men of influence are dumb-so that
II dozen rum shops were in town they would
probably be left unmolested. Drinking is on the
increase. Two temperance societies exist.
Hoide''-The town is doing but little in the
cause.
HarUard.-All right on the subject, as for fif-
teen years. A large Band of Hope has been or
ganized, which numbers one hundred and fifty
children.
LGflcGSter.-Ihe case of Elbridge Houghton
was stated. with the change of his house to a
temperance hotel.
Leonl'aSter.-Too many of the young are ig-
norant OF the injury and pers of liquor, and but
little is done to enlighten them.
PrincetOn.-The Temperance Society has fallen
through for want ofinterest, but there are no rum
shops. Some liquor is brought from Worcester
Some drinkers have left off because the LIQUOR is
so bad that they dare not drink it,
Sterling-Noihng has been done to awaken in.
terest oflate. Liquor is sold in town
Westminster. Since last reported action has been
had, by which seven sellers were taken to Wor
cester. The rum question was carried into town
meeting, and the liquor side triumphed. Tenn
perance men have been annoyed by having their
property destroyed. The law has proved some.
what efficient.
Ashby, Ashburnham, Bolton, Berlin, Boylston,
Hubbardston, Lunenburg, and West Boylston
were not represented.
The regular address of the occasion was deliy
eled by Rev. Mr.. barrow of West Boylston.
The schools were suspended for that day. and
some five hundred children and their teach.
ers turned out with banners to grace the oeca-
sion.
In population of only two thousand FIVE hum
dred in Gardner, some one thousand five hundred
persons were present, filling both churches in the
afternoon, and also the Town Hail. so that speak-
ers were engaged at three places at once. Gard
ner must be set down the banner town for get
ting up successful temperance meetings
Inc next meeting, in September, will be at
Hubbardston. ~
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-06-21

Messrs. Editors lis it possible that we are to
have no demonstration in the Heart of the Com
monwealth, this year, on the approaching 4th Of
July The City Fathers have concluded not to
appropriate much this year (and think, wisely.
Tor that event; but where are the different par
ties As we are all citizens this year, the school
children ought to be out; the butchers might turn
out and make an imposing show. And where
are the minute men % Why not call them to
their post of duty once more? But, as have
said we are all citizens; then let us have good
old-fashioned citizens celebration. Come, then,
who will start it /? I should go in for it. Let
your correspondents speak out
FOURTH OF JULY, l776.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-06-21
More amusement thon WA, oo,,.;,,.

More amusement than was consistent
with the solemnity of the occasion, was Gre.
ated by the closing prayer in the Houae If
Representatives, when the minister pravod
tho Divine Mercy to oyer-rule all the doinos
Of the session. N' 81
Joseph r. Anderson, son of Cornelius
Anderson, late Of Cumberland, Maine ,.ss
killed in that town on tho 9Th inst. Inv a ,ois
Ter passing over him in the road. lie was
six years old. He ran up behind The roller
as Il was drawn by oxen, and placed His hands
upon IL, when he was drawn over. ana i
passed over his body, killing him instantly.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-06-21

The Journal Of Commerce says "there is no
probability whatever that Mr.. Buchanan viii de-
part from his original intention Of retiring at the
close of his term. His advanced age would
doubtless lead him to persevere in that determi-
nation, independent of the great labors and per-
plexities Of the position, which are quite enough
60 tax to their utmost the physical strength of
men in the vigor Of life. He will not be candi-
date for a second term
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-06-21

A DONKEY AMONG THE BREs--A laughable
occurrence took place day or two since, upon
farm on the outskirts of the city, in which dom
key occupied very prominent part, and showed
himself to be a far less intelligent animal than
the one 1--WE read off, who, when penned up in
the farm.yard with the Chickens remarked as he
trod them under foot, Every one for himself,
and God for US all
This modern donkey, being penned up in a
yard, under circumstances quite similar to those
of his ancient prototype, undertook the more
dangerous experiment Of treading on the bees
so he thrust his ugly nose against the hives, and
made determined onset upon the whole row, as
II each individual hive was a trough of meal.
Not relishing such familiarity with their domestic
arrangements, the bees rushed out in swarms and
commenced their assaults upon him, in such a
savage manner as made the poor beast think he
must leave IN hurry, which he accordingly did.
But the bees, not content with acting merely on
the defensive, seemed determined to punish him
for his temerity, and give him a lesson which
should last him through life. Literally covering
his whole body, they stung him on his nose thew
stung him in his ears, they stung him in his
eyes. Upon his back and upon his belly. upon
his neck and upon his legs, they fastened them.
selves by hundreds and thousands, and wherever
sting could penetrate, the poor donkey had TO
take it. Frantic with rage and pain, the animal
brayed and beloved, and ran and Jumped and
dashed his sides with his tail and finally. az IL
in utter despair Of getting rid Of his assailants
he threw himself upon the ground and rolled over
and over in an agony Of pain. Finding this to
be Of little use, and that his assailants seemed
to multiply rather than diminish, the Door don.
key picked himself up again, and seeing the
kitchen door open, with ears and tail erect and
eyes glistening with tears and terror, he made
rush into the house. Thither the bees followed
him and such scene as then ensued has sell
dom been enacted. In vain the donkey rolled
upon the hoor--in vain he jumped over the cook
stove, overturned the chairs, and upset the ia
bic the bees had not done with him yet and it
wasnot until the whole household, summoned by
the noise, had worked vigorously for some min
utes, with napkins and busting brushes, that
poor John Donkey was sufficiently rid Of bis enc
mics to be able to leave in safety by another door
than that which he had entered.
This Is no fable, reader but veracious nara
| tive yet there is moral to IL, as good as IL il
were fable, and one which the strong, who at.
tempt TO Cypress the Insignificant and apparently
weak-and the meddlesome, who are inclined to
poke their noses INTO other peoples business, AMI
the oovetous who banker after that which does
not belong TO them, would do well to consider.
for all such are liable to the same experiences as
the donkey met with among the bee.hives.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-06-21

SooTT's NEW SODA FOUNTAIN takes the shine
oil OF anything OF the kind in the city. 1t was
pat up on Saturday, with entire new apparatus
and fixtures, and the rush made to it, by tho
crowds who tbronged "soda Corner" for the pur.
pose, shows the excellence Of the cooling bever.
age flowing from IT, The soda water comes out
cold as ice, and, mixed with the delicious syiups,
forms drink as wholesome and refreshing to the
system as it is agreeable and cooling. Il is lust
the drink adapted to the hot sultry season.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-06-21

POLICE CoURr.-Yesterday, jeremiah Maho-
ney, for adultery, was bound over in $500 to ap.
pear at the Criminal Court in August
Ellen H ogan, for fornication. pleaded mol con-
tendere was sentenced to one month in the
House of Correction, appealed, and was put un.
der 500 bonds to prosecute her appeal
Gerritt Welsh, for being drunk, was fined 50
and costs.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-06-21

There is good deal of chucklng among the
Douglas men over the snubbing that Francis j.
Grund suffered in Illinois in his late trip to that
State to regulate matters against Senator Doug
las. Mr.. Benton once extinguished this same
Grund thus ~ can bear your abuse, Sir, but
can't stand your compliments. Get out of my
way, Siri'' s
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-06-21

Rev. N. D. George of Natiek lectured last eve.
ming at the Park street Church, upon Universal
ism. His manner of discussing texts is able and
conclusive. He will lecture further this evening,
at the same place, commencing at 7l,2 o'clock,
and state his reasons for believing in a future
judgment and endless punishment.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-06-21

BASE BALL IN WEsTBoRo'.-A number OF the
young men of Westboro' have formed themselves
into an association, and styled 1t the Eagle Base
Ball Club. The following officers have been
elected -President-Charles P. Winslow. Vic.
President-Ezra Churchill. secretary-Merrick
d. White. Treasurer-David b. Faulkner. Di.
rector-Horace Hastings.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-06-21

DEATH OF A VENERABLE CLERaYMAN.-In.
telligenee has been received Of the death of the
Rev. Elisha lockwood, d. D., formerly Of West
boro'. He died at Swanzey, N. H., Friday, in
the eightieth year of his age. He graduated at
Dartmouth College in 1902, where he was tutor
from 1904 to 1908.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-06-21

The WAR As SEEN PROM DITcH.-It is stat
ed that ex-President Pierce is engaged in writing
A"History Of the Mexican War" He has prob
y concluded that no other author win saddle any
great amount Of glory on him, and so he comes
TO his own relief
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-06-21

A daughter Of Gen. Ethan Allen writes. that
the General was buried at Bennington, (nOt Bur-
lington,) and that his remains were never re-
moved. The bones found at Burlington were
oniya couple Of handouts, and might have been
those of man, but it is not certain that they
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-06-21

RoBMsoN's BoorAND SHOE sroRE.-AsIseen by his adj
Vcrtsement in another column, H P Robinson has re-
ceiyed, at his store, No. American House Block an e
tensive and entirely stock of boots shoes and rub
oers, Of all descriptions which he will sell at the lowest
prices Also ladies Congress CATERS ladies' velvet slim
perS, &c, &c Give Robinson call for he is bound to
trade at your advantage.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-06-21

RAILROADS.&C. semi-annual dividend of three
per cent. has been declared by the Boston and
Worcester, Providence and Worcester, Fitchburg,
and Boston and Maine railroads.
The Norwich and Worcester Railroad Compa-
ny has declared dividend of two dollars per
share, payable July H.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-06-21

THE WEATHBR.-For the past three days we
have enjoyed good Summer weather, the Their.
mometer in some parts of the days ranging near
ly to ninety. On Saturday the Western part
Of the comfy ives visited with copous showers of
rain but there was only slight sprinkling in this
vicinity. Yesterday afternoon, the clouds gath
cred FROM all directions, and the earth in this
neighborhood was abundantly watered The
rain was accompanied with vivid lightning and
heavy claps Of thunder.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-06-21

Rev. J. D, E. ones, of the First Baptist
Church, preached an eloquent and effective dis
course on temperance, last evening, from his pull
pit, to a crowded audience.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-06-21

NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGIsLATURE.-The New
Hampshire Legislature in convention Friday
elected George G. FOgg, State Printer William
W. Eastman, Warden of the State Prisons and
Peter Sanborn, State Treasurer.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-06-21

The Worcester and Nashua Railroad was open.
ed for business December 18th, lS4S. From that
time to January last there had been paid to hold.
ers of stock, in dividends $50 % upon each
share. There had also been used from the net
profits of the road, in payment of the company's
debts, Slll,S7S a. leaving surplus, not divi.
ded, of SS2 ,5SI IS. Had the whole of the net
earnings been divided, stockholders would have
received, during the whole time, six per cent. per
annum upon the original cost of their stock
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-06-21

BUSINESS IN WIsooNsIN.--Th La Crosse
Democrat says, labor, lumber and lots seem
to be the best circulating medium in town,
Lumbermen buy lots, build houses, and nav
in lumber. Laborers get lumber and build.
ing lots in exchange for work. Let owners
contract for work, lumber, and other material
and pay in lots. BY this sort of operation
many fine buildings in town are Going ahead
and very little money is required"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-06-21

PAINFUL AooipBNT.--on Thursday, in the
fremont Mills in Lowell, Catharine McIear lad
her hand caught in loom; two finger, were
pulled off, and muscle from the forearm, foot
long, was drawn out with them. The wound ,yss
very painful during the night, but on FRIDAY she
was quite comfortable, under the caro- OF Dr.
Kimball " ~
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-06-21

Several fields of wheat, grown this season at
Montgomery, Ala, have been harvested recently.
the yield being large and the quality very fine.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-06-21

We publish, today, very interesting account
Of the experimental trip, for laying the ocean
telegraph wire. From this, some idea may be
formed o. the difficulties attending the enter.
prise. While we hope for the best, we have no
very sanguine ansieipAtiOns Of successful re.
sult.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-06-21

THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, civil term,
Judge Bishop, presiding, commences its June
session in this city, tomorrow.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-06-21

PERsoNAL.-Dr RooT, the celebrated consumption and
lung physician has arrived in town. and taken rooms at
the Lincoln House, where he be consulted upon all
dieeases which the human system is heir to- Dr. Roots
motto is "No case ncurasle.n
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-06-21

The ATLANTIC MoNTHLY-We have already
mentioned that "Mademoiselles Campaigns" in
the July number of this periodical, is from the
pen of Rev. T. w Higgnson of this city, and
Three of U.s. from that of Miss Rosa Terry of
Hartford, one of the most promising young
female writers of the day. We learn, further,
that " The Kinlock Estate is by Mr.. F. H. I'm.
derwood, formerly resident of this county; and
that the "Swan Song of Parson Avery is by
John G. Whittier.
This number-the best yet published-com-
mences new volume, affording good time to
subscribe. 1t may be had of Federhen & Co.,
Boston, as well as Thompson Co., in this city
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-06-21

New STYLE.-An Irish girl recently over,
at the West Fad, Boston, who on engaging
as a cook could " do anything" day or two
since Tried dish of eggs with the shells on.
This will do.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-06-21

w e cannot refrain from calling the attention of our
readers to advertisement in this days paper of the
"Har Restol ative' Of Prof 0 J. Wood & Co.. Of St.
Louis. 1t will be that he has numerous certificates
from persons of the highest character to the merits of his
Restorative. From positive knowledge are also en-
abled to say that is every what processes to
be- and do not hesitate to pronounce it the finest prep
aratiou for the head and hair which has been de-
Vsed by human ingenuity We have arrest threat
ened badness and restore to the head Its prouson Of
natural aud glossy hair and whn the latter has been
wemaurey tnged with gray, we have seen it like magic
restore the Of yOgth and health. The distinguish
ed proprety Of this might truly say, miraculous RE
storaye that gives to the person who it. the
head Of hair hat they wore in YOUTH thus acting
in strict compliance with the rules of the first and great
est Of all toilet makers-Nature No one who has used
it will hesitate to unite with in this testimony to its
peculiar merit.-COUln stOn (Ta.) Peoples Friend.
For sale by GEO. r. SPUR, and by all respectable
Druggists d6w2 lei
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-06-21

sTRAwBsRRlEs.--T Those who wish to purchase
the best Of New England strawberries, fresh and
nice, can find them at the stand in front of Clam
Aeywood'S store, Peoples Insurance Block,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-06-21

DIR. HILL.

offering to the community MS Justly celebrated rem
edles for chronic and acute diseases Of long standing
not wish to trihe with the life health of the afflicted
but simply to lay before them the testimonials Of num-
BEL Of respectable ladies and gentlemen from which the
suffering judge for themselves The Doctor pledges
himself not to make any wild assertions false state,
ments of the efficacy Of his medicines will he hold
out any hope to suffering humanity, which facts will not
warrant few testimonials are here given, and the
doctor socits inquiry from the afflicted inso all he
publishes, feeling assured they will find them perfectly
reliable, and his medicines worthy Of their confidence
and patronage
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-06-21

We understand that agricultural laborers are
mnch wanted in Woodstock and the neighboring
towns in Connecticut
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-06-21

The FLOOD AT CAIRo.-Ch Chicago papers Just
received, contain details of the immense de-
structon OF property at Cairo, through the
entire submersion of the town. The assessed
valuation in 1857 was nearly So, 100000, but
the papers say this conveys no distinct idea
OF the actual loss of capital or of loss sus-
tanned by the Illinois Central Railroad Com
pany in actual improvements in Cairo. There
is joint stock company holding lots in the
city, which have been submerged by the over
flow of the Mississippi, which has invested
S6,0OO,OO0. George Peabody, the London
banker is stated in the 81. Louis papers to
hold 100000 Of the stock.
ST. LOUIS, June 1S.-Accounts of the
flood at Cairo are said to be much exagger.
ated, and the damage will not be near so great
as has been reported.
Brooklyn, a town in Illinois, on the Mis-
sissppi, has been depopulated by the over
flow. The place contained several hundred
inhabitants, but on the 18th inst. only two
families remained. The place is DESTROYED.
This is the second town in Illinois which has
been overwhelmed by the floods and deserted
by its inhabitants.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-06-21

Loss BY LIGHTNING.-During the thunder
shower, Sunday afternoon, maple tree on the
farm of Sumner Cook, in Tatnuek District, was
struck by lightning, and two valuable COWS, under
it, were instantly killed. One of them was val
ued at S75. There were a dozen or fourteen COWS
in the immediate vicinity of those killed.
As Mr.. - Gates of Tatnuck was riding
home from meeting, yesterday afternoon, while
proceeding down the hill on Pleasant street, this
of Newbury street, during the shower, the light
ming struck his horse and carriage, damaging the
latter considerably and disabling the horse so
that it was with great difficulty he proceeded on
his journey.
We also learn that the lightning struck the en-
CINE house of Washington Engine Company No.
l, on Lincoln squere, but did no particular dame
age. fsr
An elm tree, near the meeting house in Grafton
Centre, was also struck.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-06-21

ADDITIONAL FROM UTAH,-St. Louis, June
lS.-Additional details by the Salt Lake mail
say that seventy Mormon families had arrived
at Camp Scott, asking protection, which was
given.
Capt. Harris, with $50 head Of beef cattle,
was met at Harris Fork, fifteen miles this side
of Camp Scott.
For two weeks the troops had been living
on eight ounces of -four and half pound Of
beef per day.
Captain Smith was met on Green River,
travelling forty-eight miles per day. The
mail party averaged sixty miles per day for
the whole trip.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-06-21

NEW YORK, June l9.--The steamship Van
derbilt arrived at this port at eleven O clock.
The apparent time of the ship was nine DAYS
and thirteen and one-half hours, the Quick
est western passage on record.
She reports the weather favorable for the
successful laying of the cable
In the Lords on the Sth the Earl of Clar-
endon inquired if the government could Law
before the House any information on the al
legged proceedings of our cruisers on the coast
of Cuba.
Earl Malmesbury could give no informa-
tioh on the SUBJECT. From conversation that
Gay wuhsthe American Minister, he believed
that there was no great difference in the views
OF Doth countries on the point, and from the
orders sent out to the officers of the squadron
in the American waters, no repetition of spch
acts was likely to occur.
In the Commons the same day. A motion
for leave to bring bill to cause the vote of
parliamentary electors to be taken by ballot.
was negatived-294 to 1877.
In addition to the India news from Cane
Race, 1t is stated that Nena Sahib, with all
the cavalry at Barekoly, was trying to cross
the Ganges, to join his brother at Calpee,
and thence to escape to Central India.
Dude was quiet
Inc eruption of Vesuvius occurred on the
night of the 9TH of May. Twenty. eight
streams of lava were seen issuing from seve-
raj craters as liquid fire, in various directions.
The inhabitants in the direction of the des-
cendlng current were seen carrying off their
furniture, and all moveables of value. If the
lava continues its present course to the sea,
1t would traverse the Castlemane Railway,
and destroy part of the town of Portici
Great commercial distress is experienced at
| Paris.
Prince Albert while at Coburg, is said to
! have signed document, making over his he
reditary rights to the Duchy to his second
son.
An attempt had been made to asassinate
Lord Castlemaine, at Athlone, Ireland, by O
former attendant on his person.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-06-21

HE YAzoo VALLEY DELueED Memphis,
Ien".. June lS.-The great Yazoo Pass gave
way last night, and the channel is now over
thirty yards wide, and rapidly increasing in
width The water in the Mississippi has, in
consequence, fallen eight or ten feet, and is
rushing with terrific force through the open
ing, telling all trees in its course. 1t will
deluge the whole Yazoo Valley.