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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-25

HEALTHY ExERoIsE.-We do not know Of
more pleasant spectacle than flock of women
dashing over pond Of ee-that is, when they
are on skates. It gives them glow upon the
cheek, and vitality Of muscle that is cheering
and hopeful In the language Of an exchange,
We heartily wish this paftime would be more gen.
orally adopted by the ladies, instead Of shutting
themselves up in close rooms, over consumption.
breeding hres, yitiating their natures by pouring
over the pages Of trashy novels or striving to XIII
time of their hands. II they would but indulge
IN more out-of-door exercise, and breathe, in lie
purity. the air God has provided for them. we
should hear far less about the degeneracy Of the
human race, and the vast difference between the
girls Of this age and their grandmother; we
should have a race Of ssouter, more rosy-eheeked,
healthier, and longer.lived damsels, and con.
sumption would lose one half its victims. Let
tbs ladies learn to skate.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-25
CENTRAL BANK, WORCESTER. Mass,

}
At meeting Of the Directors OF this Bank held at their
banking Saturday al eIDoon, at which all the
members OF the Board present. the ooWing reselu
tionB we're unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That this Board have heard with deep fes-
ing and regret the loss which have sustained in the
recent and very sudden death Of late President he
Hon. Thomas Knnic att.
Resolved, That from long and intimate acquaintance
with the deceased the President of this Board IS we'll
az in other Teatoes Of business and social int course
we have ever found him faithful to every duly which
voved upon him-courteous, sagacious and just his
businest transactions, and in all his with men
maintaining the character OF upright honorable and
Christian gentleman.
Resolved, That these resolutions be entered on the
records Of this Bank and that the Cashier be requested
to cOmmunicate copy to the family OF the deceased
Attest @. G. BIGELow, Secretary
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-25

WEsTFIELD. Jan. 24.--Two men. named
Chaplin and Watkins, were arrested here yes.
terday by City Marshal Warren of Worcester
for counterleiting United Stotes coin. HC
found some Of the bogus coin on Watkins,
and galvanic battery and composition motal
at Chapin's house. The wives of Chaplin and
Watkins were arrested in Worcester Friday,
for passing the coin made. Chapin and Wat.
kins were committed to Springfield Jail for
examination.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-25

A PUzzLER.-A correspondent in No Brook
field writes to us as follows;
There are two infant children now living
in this town, between whom and their respective
parents the following relations exist, viz:-The
father of the youngest child is grandfather to the
oldest, and the mother of the youngest is aunt
to the Oldest The ynungest child is uncle to the
Oldest, and the two children are cousins to each
other"
If any of our readers wish to go into the calcu-
lation' and ascertain what relations were sustain
ed by the parents before marriage we shall be
pleased to give place to their communications, if
a correct result is obtained
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-25

A SPIRITUAL CIRCLE BROUGHT BEFORE THE
Police COURT Singular Case.-A Young
man appeared before police justice in Balti-
more, last Monday, and entered complaint
against circle of spirit-ruppers, of both sexes,
who he alleged held regular meetings at a
house in Lee street, in that city. He stated
that sometime since he was induced to attend
their order, and finally, becoming infatuated
joined the circle. This, instead Of producing
happiness, as he supposed, caused him the
deepest distress OF mind. He believed that
jugglery was being practised upon him, and
that his sanity, if not his life, was in danger.
The magistrate having no precedent upon
which to act, yet convinced of the necessity
OF the intervention of the law, caused the
whole circle to be arraigned before him. They
were severally bound over in the sum Of 500
each to abstain from further spiritual demon
STATIONS affecting the complainant.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-25

The Milford Journal gives the following record
Of deaths in Milford for 1867 THE number Of
deaths and burials IN that town for 1867 was 1914.
The number for 1856 was 1888. showing a decrease
Of deaths, while the population OF the town has
Increased. But Of the 1874 burials for last year.
AZ were Catholics brought from the neghboring
towns This reduces the number III, and more
than half Of these we're probably foreigners. or
the 5000 Protestant American citizens Of that
town, not more than one week has died the pas,
year.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-25

The EQUESTRIAN STATUE OF WAsH1NeroN.-
The Richmond Enquirer says that on the 2Osh
the Richmond statue of Washington was com
pletely unlocked, and the statue, in it's original
canvas covering, was safely elevated to frame.
work on the upper circular pedestals. The tall
masts being moved nearer to the monument. the
statue will doubtless be promptly and securely
raised to its place on the summit Of the monu-
ment.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-25

FROM KANzAs.-The Kanzas correspondent of
the Chicago Tribune, dated Lawrence, Jan. II,
has the following
The Territorial Legislature has got fairly
under way, and is busily proceeding with its
work Of legislation. A large number Of bills for
local purposes have already been introduced. A
resolution has passed both branches of the Assem-
bly,, providing for the repeating of the present
code. and the passage Of new one. Mr.. Han
ma of Lykns county introduced bill today pro
hibiting Involuntary servitude or slavery, and
providing that all persons now held as slaves in
Kanz4s shall be declared free from the passage of
the bill 1t was read a first time A bill was also
inisoduced still further amending the law for pun
ishing election frauds Leavenworth city was
made the county seat Of that county by an act of
the Legis ature Kickapeo is the present county
seat. Another bill was introduced changing the
county seat of Douglas from Lecompton to Law
renee. This will also pass"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-25

The wife of Mr.. Joseph Dougherty,
proprietor of the Columbia House, Calves
ton, Texas, young woman twenty three
years of age, was recently brutally murdered
by female slave. 1t appears that the slave
was of an unruly disposition, had several
times run away, had once set fire to the
house, and for week had been put in the
stock every night, in order to keep her from
mischief On Sunday, the Sd inst, Mrs.
Dougherty happened to be alone with her in
the Kitchen, when she seized Ratchet and
struck her mistress two or three severe blows
upon the head, probably killing her instantly.
She then dragged her dead body into the els.
tern, where It was found upon search being
made. The negress has confessed the deed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-25
Fire.

WATERBURY,, CONN, Jan. PA fire broke
out last night in the Blakeslee Building, in
this town, destroying property to the amount
OF $1,000. l. SIS fully covered by insurance in
Hartford. The Methodist church, adjoining,
caught fire, and at one time was in imminent
danger, but was subdned. Considerable dam
age was done to the church By water.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-25

The ARIEL.-The steamship ARIEL is now in
her twenty-6ith day from Southampton She left
Cowes on the Slst ult., and has en- board ninety.
eight passengers, heavy cargo, the English,
french, and German malls, and $1,000 in specie.
Her regular sailing day the Both ult., but her
detention is alleged to have been in consequence
Of fogs which prevailed at Bremen and Havre
Severe gales have been reported by all the recent
arrivals Approximations are beginning to be felt
for the Arieps safety. We sincerely hope, how.
ever, that these apprehensions will prove ground.
less
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-25

The fishing bounties, it is supposed, will be re-.
pealed. The offence of New England in voting
against Mr.. Buchanan is not to be passed over
without punishment. Mr.. Clay Of Alabama, who
is pushing on this movement, was warmly con,
graduated by the organ of the Democratic party
in Massachusetts, on his election.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-25

The CASE OF MANY.-The democratic edi-
tor in Ohio who enjoys at the same time the
honors and emoluments of postmaster
commission, defines his position as below.
His case is the case Of many, though few have
the frankness to avow it
"For my own part. my brethren, although
have full faith in-Judge Douglas, aad fully
believe in the doctrines of popular sovereign
ty, yet having a due regard to my position,
as an officer under the federal government, as
well as profound respect for the American
Eagle. and the income of my office, as a mat
ter of expediency shall support the Presi-
dent. N. b. In the event that Douglas sue
ceeds,we can change our views about tho end
of old Bucks term
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-25

The Governor has signed the act for the better
administration of the finances of the Common
wealth providing for annual appropriations and
it has become law. The act establishing the
salary Of members has passed its debatable stage
in both branches, and will probably reach the
Governor within day or two
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-25

b Owing to the failures Of pitctures taken
p ratenf process many think he Ambrotvpe
nUI ouraoe picture The Improved Patent Ambotybe
such as are taken by D MAXHAM, are not oD tba
Oia d1Taoe picture made but superior in to ana
dnrsb, one ana an to daxham's you wish good
Han, Harrington Corner 'Ot Ss opposite oity
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-25

CHARAcTERIsTIc.-The New York Herald
thinks that the leading spirits of the age are to
be determined by the newspaper discussions, and
in accordance with this view it claims as the four
great men Of the present time, Lord Palmers-
ton, James Buchanan, Louis Napoleon, and
James Gordon Bennett"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-25

ALBANY, Jan. 24.-We learn from the
Franklin IN. " Tisitor, that Stoub, who
murdered his wife and two children in West.
field, Mass, few weeks since, was, it is be-
lieved, arrested and brought into Roxbury.
Delaware county, N, Y, on Saturday.
Thermometer So; wind South, weather
moderating.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-25
No Ttdinsu Of the. Ariel

New YURK, Jan, 24-8 IL 2. M.-No IT,
dings of the steamer Ariel now % DAYS out
from Southampton, ana much anxiety is felt
for her afety.
1t has just set in to rain, and bids fair to be
a wet night.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-25

The legislative committee on Probate
and Chancery are busy in taking tho prolm-
mary steps for the consolidation Of the Insol.
vent and Probate Courts. Various interro-
gatories have been addressed to the judges of
these courts, TO elicit information In regard to
them. and a meeting Of the committee will be
held on Tuesday next, for hearing Of all
parties interested.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-25

PHiLADgLPHIA, Jan. 23.-rhe boiler in the
flour mill on Broad, below Vine street, in this
city, exploded this afternoon, killing man
and boy, and badly damaging the building
and machinery.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-25

Weather. eath of Boston Merchant.
BosToN, Jan. 24.-Today is one of the finest
of the season. Thermometer 40.
f. A. Jones, we'll known dry goods dealer
in fremont Row, died this morning.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-25

SALR OF AUTOGRAPHS AT sale of auto.
graphs in New York, on Wednesday, the follow.
ing prices were realized
"Among the most curious was an autograph of
King Henry VIII, dated 1928. The bidding on
this commenced at twenty five cents, and it was
finally sold for the sum of 50. An autograph
letter Of the famous Ashley, Lord SALISBURY
Q67D, brought So. The Duke of Wellington s
autograph brought 30 cents, and Leigh Hunt
the same. An unpublished song by Tom Moore,
together with notes arranged by the poet sold for
80 Noah Websters autograph sold for 81 so !;
Lord North's sold for 81 cents Lord Brougham' s
90 cents; Miss Mitford's 81 %. An old picture,
printed during the Revolution, representing the
seige of Boston, sold for IS 25; another, printed
anterior to the Revolution, representing he land
ing of William Penn and his treaty with the In
dians, sold for IS So
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-25

FIRH ~ AsHLAND.-The large ancient house
on the Hlldreth place, so called, in the South
west part Of Ashland, lately purchased by Mason
& Brother, was burned at six O'Clock Saturday
morning. Two families commenced moving into
Friday, WAC lost most Of their furniture.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-25

The funeral services of Judge Kinnicutt will
take place on Tuesday, the Goth inst, at Dr.
Hills chnrch, at 2 clock, P Nj. Relations and
friends invited to attend without further no.
tire
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-25
The weather..

DUNKIRK, n. Y, Jan. 24.-W Weather warm
and raining; wind S. E.
Observation-Disclosures warm and cloudy.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-25

jon PRINTING, in every variety of stv,o t-or,
visiting card to the argest-szed poster I eUn-
c9ted promptly and on reasonable terms, at this
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-25
Hon. Albert G. Jenkins.

Gov. Wise is getting to be altogether too
sensible man for his place, and Virginia
must have new chief magistrate. The
sound principles with which he was imbued
when he was Wing, occasionally break
through the Democratic coating with which
he has OVERLAND them, and in spite of all his
caution, betray him into such sound, sensible
and constitutional declarations, as show his
unftness fo- leader of the Democratic
party Providence Journal
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-25

FIsKE's BAND CoNoERr.-Remember the con.
cert by Fiskes Cornet Band, at Mechanics Hall,
Tuesday evening, the fourth Of the new series
See advertisement.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-25

A HUNDRED HoURs' WALx,-The feat of
walking continuously during one hundred
hours, which has been accomplished in other
cities, was performed in Springfield at Smiths
bowling alley, ending at II o'clock Friday
night. The pedestrian was Alfred Elson,
known as the "London Antelope" from his
feetness on foot as well as his powers of en-.
durance. His fourth and last day was deci-
dedly the hardest. He began to lag at mid
night, Thursday night. whan within twenty.
four hours OF the goal, and his attendants had
considerable difficulty in keeping him on the
plank. Finally, however, by chatting his
hands, he was sufficiently revived to use the
dumb bells for an hour, after which he felt
betser. He also seemed to be encouraged by
the presence of visitors, during yesterday, al
though at times he looked as though he was
almost ready to 'gin eout."
During the last evening there was large
number OF visitors, and the interest manifest
ed In the result was not a little enhanced by
the unmistakabie evidences of failing strength
His diet during the day had been stale bread
and water, but he now took considerable
brandy. and although at first revived by it he
soon began to rec, and had nearly fallen two
or three times, when he was caught by those
attending upon him. The last half hour was
one OF great difficulty, and required the con-
slant watching and assistance of his friends,
who did not hold him up but endeavored, by
walking beside him, to keep him awake and
renew his courage. The clock struck twelve
as he completed his hundred hours, and the
very senseless exhibition was ended
The feat being accomplished. Eson's meth
cd is to first take a warm BATH get his skin
into healthy glow, and afterwards sleep for
an hour and a half. He is then walked up
and walked about the room for half an hour,
when he again sleeps for three hours. After
another waking and walk, he goes to bed
third time and wakes up fresh. He will
therefore, most probably, be about this after
| noon.
Elson walked on a raised platform fifty feet
long, and was uot required to make any par.
ticular distance or speed, but only to keep
| constantly in motion. He therefore ate his
food as he walked, having it cut up for him
and taking it from a shelf at one end of the
platform. When he used the dumb bells.
which he often did in order to draw the cir
culation Of blood from his legs by giving suffi-
cient exercise to other parts of the body,-he
still used his feet. going, however, very slow
ly.-Springfeid Republican.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-25

IowA.-The first Legislature of Iowa under the
new constitution is now in session. The Govern
or's message gives extended review of the bred
Scott decision, of the Supreme Court of the Uni
ted States, and of the condition OF Kanzas
81 trust (says he) that the representatives
Of the freedom loving citizens Of Iowa. you will
explicitly declare that You will not consent that
this State shall become integral part of great
slave republic, by asserting to the abhoIreut doc
trnes contained in the bred Scott decision, let
the consequences of dissent be what they may
The history of slavery propagandism in Kan.
zas and the completely of the federal government
Herewith; the attempt to overthrow the clearest
rights of self-government for the purpose of ex-
tending the institution Of slavery, and the efforts
to destroy the rights Of the States by political de-
cisions of the Supreme Court. should admonish
the freemen OF Iowa that their political rights are
in danger. The liberties Of the people can only
be preserved by maintaining the integrity of
State governments against the corrupting nAu.
ence of federal patronage and force"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-25

~" hln iS now making the following STYLES of Pic.
euees N the beit possible manner .--Phooersphs Ds
types. '-'''AiO'SP ess anu Amoro-
b Paouuetohs for his patrons will be as they ever
nave oee SUPERIOR to any other artists in this cy lis
sA'esef, and the results of his experiments are
pIcn sps at his rooms 1888 Main street over Czps
'' dim fa20
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-25

fl. fhoI' WOODS HAIR RESTORATIVE This Rsstoratve
s aasing hs hair grow, Stopping its falling Ont and
bynsa5 s1y hs 70 Its or gna color is becoming cele
of the mixtures for RESTORING s5d beo
hn,n Inc mar do it more injury than good Tbev
iau ~ "paesfoy the life al its roots make the hair
WoSas restorative may be relied upon n, conanOg
bSir Tmeh can IN any be injurious 10 he
To- 10 bs e S sucGsss IN accomplishing what it pretenda
gray hsads, and heads geiog balta who visn ~
W,oSi Wool or obtain new stock to yet bottle Of
Sold b. ali respectable Drugpi,ts
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-25

REoAPlURE OF THE GREENFIELD JAIL
BIRDs.-All the prisoners who escaped from
the Greenfield Jail have been retaken, except
PreEere and Amsden, who were seen at Hall
fax or Whiungham, VT. Thursday afternoon.
Amsden is said to be a Springfield boy.
Kemplin, the head burglar, and Hines, were
captured at Winchester, N. H., Thursday af-
terDoor. There was singular GOODNESS ia the
conduct OF Chapman, the counterfeiter, who
gave himself up. About an hour after the
escape he walked into Reeds bar-room in the
village, and called for drink. No one knew
him, and he sat down. The room was full,
and the topic OF conversation Of course was
the escape, Chapman joined in the CONVEX.
sation, and sat there drinking and talking Of
the escape ugtil nine o'clock-no one sus.
pecting him. He then left, walked up to the
Jail, and deliberately rang the bell Of the front
door OF the jalor's house. A son of the Jail
or opened the door, when Chapman remarked
that he thought It was about time 10 lock up,
and he had come home TO 20 to bed. or
course he was welcome, When afterwards
asked why he returned, he said il was q cold
night, and he thought it would be more com
Portable in bed in Jail, than out in the woods
without any coat.-Sprtngfeld Republican.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-25

The ADMISSION OF MINNESOTA The Wash.
ington correspondent of the New York Tribune
writes
"The Senate Territorial Committee agreed this
morning unanimously to recommend the admis-
sion of Minnesota. Mr.. Douglas is authorized to
prepare report, embodying the facts and the
recommendation to admit; the report to be pre-.
scented on Monday. The difficulty regarding two
conventions overcome by member OF one
who was on the Conference Committee, and veri.
fed the joint production as the constitution,
which was accepted substantial com pliance
with the spirit of the enabling act. Gov Medary
gave as reason for not certifying the document,
his absence from the Territory at the time. The
constitution provides for three members of Con-
gress, but the returns only authorize one and a
fraction. To relieve this objection, the commit
tee will reproduce the words of the enabling act
allowing one member and many more as the
census apportiOnment permits thus rendering the
admission Of the State conditional. If two claim
ants resign, the trouble will be entirely done
away with"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-25

shall ea,ln ''SPeptscs -"Whas
,eaI,,y nu0h in quantity weight ought to eat at a
mshai, commence regular course Of Dietinqf,
Must / stop drinking q f4eSD
Re I'd DR.. Bills ;, apsSer ~, ,bo.
advertisement of this week found in n, 10 MS
JAZZ d&w2a
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-25

Mr.. GoooH.-The Washington correspondent
of the Philadelphia Inquirer remarks under date
OF Jan. 2lst;
"Hon Mr. Gooch of Massachusetts. the sue
cessor of Mr.. Banks. made his first appearance in
the House this morning, and attracted much at
tention. He looks like man who has the right
sort of stuff in him, but he needs to be more than
an ordinary one, to supply fully the place of his
illustrious predecessor"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-25

THE PRESIDENT IN His Own STATB.-The
Washington correspondent of the Philadelphia
Press (Forneys paper says;
"The inaugural address of Gov. Packer of Pa.
has been death-blow to the Lecompton contriv-
ance, which, after being topped over by the mas
terly effort of Judge Douglas, was once more got
upon its legs and began to gain strength totter
along. Pregnant with meaning is the fact that
the portion of the Democratic delegation in the
House of Representatives from Pennsylvania,
which was heretofore understood to support the
Union view of the Kanzas question, now say that
they have not decided on the vote they will give
when the question comes up for decision. 1t is
clear that majority of the Democrats in the
House will oppose the Lecompton Constitution"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-25
sALIsBU RY MANSION YCuoo1.

NE W,nsr nl' e. 10. ereessyr, sinss.
open On MONDAY, the an day OF January nex,'
u prompt attendance at the onenir, - ~ ,
is very desirable v b. ,i.n W, o. tne session
Worcester, Dec. IL, 1857 A'A-'h e. Fr'hciPaA'
Afro MA SpHHAPlN 4 DADMUN.
HENRY CHAPtN, - "orueSter' MASS
apl ar APPLETON DADauN.
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