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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

The Army OF THE UNITED sTArEs.-The
whole number of commissioned officers in the
army of the United States, in 1857, was 1000 o,
non.commissioned officers, musicians artifcers
and prisates, ll,62S total l262S. And this
force it is now proposed to increase by the add.
ton Of five additional regiments. Shame to say,
Mr.. Seward, of New York. fayors the project, al.
though it is evident that one Of its results will
be to enforce the Lecompton constitution in
Kanzas, and overawe its inhabitants in the exer-
else Of the rights and prerogatyes Of American
citizens
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

FRAcAs IN BosToN.-A rencontre occurred at
the Parker House, in Boston, on Monday after
noon, the facts stated being as follows "A Mr..
L. D. Merrill of Boston. made violent assault
upon Mr.. F. Brge of New York, the former
splitting in the latter's face, &c. Mr.. Birge, af.
ter repairing to his room, again made his appear
ance, and called Mr.. Merrill to account for the in
suit A collision Immediately took place, during
which Mr.. Brge discharged pistol at Mr.. Mer.
rill, but without effect They were separated. and
both parties are now under arrest
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

MEAT FOR THE ARMY.-we learn from the
Freeman's Journal that the pope has granted
indulgences to the army and navy officers of
the United States to eat meat during Lent,
We have no doubt the officers will feel ex-
ceedingly obliged to his holiness But we
protest against these exclusive privileges.
Why should not the common soldiers and
marines have their pork and beef as well as
the gentlemen in epaulettesi According to
the principle upon which the compassionate
bishop of this diocese grants indulgence to
those who work hard, the men should have
the meat aud the officers the porrdge. We
submit to the old gentleman ut Rome, that
American editors and printers of papers need
their beef quite as much as the army officers,
and while he is about this matter Of beef
mutton and such things, il he would issue
bull against American butchers who ask fat
prices for lean meat he would very much in
crease our present obligations to him, always
provided that the irreyerent butchers should
not take the said bull by the horns, and keep
on in their sinful .-Sprinqfeid Repu5h-
can.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

PoL1oEC COURT Yesterday, Michael Howard
for larceny of beef from the store of Stowell 4
Brown, was sent to the House of Correction for
two months.
Moses Jerome, of Stoneyille, came into town
on Monday, and, being hard up, commenced OPP
erations by plfering from the stores on Main
street whatever he could lay his hands upon. 1t
was proved that he stole two vests from Free.
land Co.. pair of shoes from r. H Smith &
Co., pair Of gloves from Davis 4 Hersey and a
pair of pants from B S. Luther, and he was sent
over for four months
Three Iriahmen also were each fined 81 and
costs, for being drunk.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

A FIEND IN HUMAN SaAPB The Ben
nlngtoh lNt) Banner states that few weeks
ago while man was driving some two miles
OF more from the village, his horse stepped
INTO hole in such manner as TO break his
leg, when the owner Of the animal cody got
out OF the sleigh, cut off tho leg where il was
broken, threw IL into the cutter, aud drove
the horse home upon three legs tho remainder
OF the distance, some two miles. lie then
sued the town for damages to his horse We
think tho town should turn about and send
him 70 the pcnitentiary for excessive cruelty.
LO0cH No0s.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

GIVING WHIP TO THE PRiNcEss. An
Englisb paper has the following: Among
Che presents made to the Princess Royal Of
England, on her late wedding day, was
riding whip, the butt Of which is formed from
piece OF the hool Of fayorite horse, set in
gold. 1t is said the shoe of this golden hoof
is formed OF diamonds, the nails being repre-
scented by fourteen beautiful rubies the
whole Of the bottom Of the foot is mass of
small diamonds; the handle Of the whip is
formed from the horses bones, most highly
polished, around which is twined serpent
in brilliants.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

The morning prayer meetings in this city con-
tinue to be numerously attended, but there is
still quite a number of hardened sinners upon
whose minds no serious impression has yet been
made. correspondent of the Boston Journal,
writing from Portsmouth, N H., says;
"Amid the general revival in religion, none
seems to exceed that in the town of Hampton
Each of the churches in the town holds meetings
every evening, and the conversion appears toe
general. Indeed, it is said, that there are hardly
enough left of the ''uneonverted," to pray that
those saved may con tinue steadfsst in the filth
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

HARPBRs' New MONTHLY MAGAZINE, for
March, contains of original illustrated articles,
The Upper Mississippi" Tropical Journey
ings," and ''The Bladensburg Duelling Ground"
1t also has John Moultries beautiful poem of
"The Three Sons" illustrated, and the continual
ton of Thackeray's Yirginius Beside these are
the usual amount of miscellaneous reading. For
sale by S. Thompson & Co.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

HON. ELI THAYER, representative in Congress
from this district, who has been spending a few
days with his family in this city, left last even
ing for Washington. Mr. Thayer believes that
Lecompton will pass through both houses, but
does not think that either that constitution, the
influence Of the President, or the power Of the
army, can make Il the basis Of government FOL
the people Of Kanzas.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

We understand that Rev T. W. Higginson has
sent in his resignation to the Free Church in this
city, to take effect in April. In his installation
sermon he stated his opinion that no ought
to preach regularly to one congregation for more
than five years, and he now acts upon this theo-
ry. We understand, however, that he does not
propose to be settled over any other congrega
tioR, and that be declares himself to be fxturs
for life in Worcester. He intends to devote his
time TO literary pursuits, and to miscellaneous
lecturing and preaching.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

ANTI.LEcoMProE MEETING AT COLUMBUS
A large anti-LecomptOn meeting was held at Co
lumbus, Ohio, on Saturday afternoon, at which
speeches we're made by Judge johnson, Of Kan
zas, Messrs. Paine, Morton, Gerger, and others,
Resolutions were passed denouncing the Pres
idcnt and the Lecompton constitution, and en-
dorsng the course Of Senator Douglas and S. S.
Cox, the representative in Congress from the 90.
lumbus district
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

IMPROVED FILTERING APPARATUS In the
published list patents for Massachusetts, which
we copied from the Boston papers, was essen.
tal mistake, as regards invention by our
townsman, Mr.. Charles Ballard. Instead of be.
ing an Improvement in rollers for window
shades" reported, his invention is an "Im.
proved Flltering Apparatus, constructed as
to cleanse water from all impurities with very
great facility. The advantages possessed by this
improvement consist in the increased medium for
fltering, and in the manner of reversing the cur.
rent. 1t must he very useful invention for the
purpose designed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

REraEScHMESr.-The secretary Of state, Mr..
Warner. has been reducing the clerical force in
his office, TO conform to tho business and the
times. The following clerks have been dis
charged: Eli Fernald, lbrother Of the second as
sistant secretary Charles W. Loveti, tson Of the
first assistanD o. Morgan Smith Of South Had
ley, Hosea llsey Of Chelsea, who Is the present
mayor Of that city, aud Mr.. Goodman, formerly
of South Hadley.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

The WASHINGTON MoNUMENT.-The Amer.
lean part of the board of managers of the WASH
ington national monument society having more
than six months ago retired from all further con-
nection herewith, at the meeting of the. sub.
Scribers. on Monday, new board, of opposite
politics, was elected, to serve one year, or until
the next triennial election, as provided by the
constitution. The voting was all one way
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

The Rev. j. Il. Crawford, (colored)
pastor Of the BAPTIST Church in Nantucket.
has just returned from Wilmington, North
Carolina, where he has been to purchase
from slavery niece of his wife. Tho price
paid was $1,000 Of which Goo was contrib
uted in England.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

Failunes.-owing to the failures Of pictures taken
by Cuttings Patent process many think le NH otype
not durable picture, The improved Pat ut Ar ho pe
such as taken by B. D. MAXHAN arr not only the
most durable picture made but far superior 10 ne and
finish. Go, one and ALL to Naxhams II YOU v.is, good
durable pictnre, at fair price. Rooms nprse City
Hall, Harrington Corner. az o24
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

CoTLIoN PARTY There viii be a Social Cotllon Par
ty at horticultural Hall, this evening Tickets Ito con-
form to the tines,) rs cents, including Carriages
good time may be expected
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

Mr. KENNEDY, Of Roxbary, has discovered in
one Of our common pasture weeds remedy that Gu es
EVERY KIND OF HUMOR.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

TEA PARTY.-There will be a social tea party
given by the ladies of Park Street Church, a.
Horticultural Hall, ON Thursday and Friday even
ings next. See advertisement.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

KENNEDY's DISCOVERY AND SALT RnEUM
'OINFM ENT FOR SALE BY JOHN @ HILL APOTH-
EoARY, MECHANICS HAIL BUILDING
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

FIRR AT PoRTLAND.-On Sunday evening
there was destructive fire in Portland. Il
commenced in the laIge frame building in
the rear of the brick block known as Mer-
rilrs Row." owned by John Mussey, which
was entirely destroyed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

MILITARY.-At meeting of Company A, third
battalion Rifles, Worcester City Guards held at
their armory on the % inst, for the choice of
commissioned officers, Capt 7. E Hall, presid-
ing, the following officers were unanimously
elected Major George H. Ward, captain; Capt.
B. R. Sprague, first lieutenant; Sergeant E.
A Wood, second lieutenant, Third Lieutenant
Hathaway declining promotion,) vice Lieutenant
Stone resigned; and e. P. Woodward fourth
lieutenant, vice Lieutenant Wayland, resigned.
The company is now fully differed
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

Among the passengers in the barque Henry
Hill which sailed from Boston, yesterday, for
Malta and Smyrna, was Mr.. Augustus Tucker of
this city.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

E. Il. Haywood. Esq, Of Providence, dehv.
cred, by request, lecture before the Young
Mems Rhetorical Society, of this city, at their
room in Harrington corner, on Monday evening.
His theme was. The Supremacy of the Intel
lect and the Conscience" The treatment Of the
subject eyinced much careful study and thought,
and indicated talent and ability on the part of
the lecturer. the conclusion, resolutions ten
dering the thanks Of the society to Mr.. Hey
wood, were unanimously passed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

The New York Tribune says there is
not at this time a single vessel Of any kind
on the stocks in that city, destined for the
merchant service.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

sLEioHINo Our Providence neighbors had
snow enough from the last storm to make tolera-
BILE sleighing there on Monday.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

Read the advertisement, in another column, Of
the concert by the "Infant Minstrels," at Me
chanics Hall, this afternoon
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

KNIVES AND FORKS rehandled and polished, by C. A.
cummings, Union Block
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

DEATH OF JuDoE KANB.-A telegrsphic dis
patch, on Monday, announces the death Of Judge
Kane, Of Philadelphia, Of slave hunting celeb.
rty.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

The PHILADELPHIA ATTEMPTED POISONING,
Mrs. kirkpatrick was held to bail on Mon
day, on testimony that strongly duplicates
her in the late attempted poisoning of her
brother:in-law and his family. Her servant
girl recognizes the plate on which the poi
soned pie was sent. She states that the pris-
oner broke up two similar plates after the
first hearing of the charge against Robert P.
krknatrick.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

PL0RINEL. KISS MRoUICK FRANsIpANNT.
AND MINNEHAHA, THE BEST OF pFRFUMFs
FOR sALE BY JOHN Q HILL, APOrREoARY, ERR
CHANCES HALL BUILDING W0RCEfTER
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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

Hon. Charles Sumner and Hon. Henry vii
son, have our thanks Tor public doeuments.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24


The following telegram from the acting
consul, Green, was received at the foreign Of
ice, via Malta, Feb. l0th
Alexandria, Feb. 6.--rhe Hindostan ar
rived at Suez on the 4th inst. She brings
dates from Calcutta to Jan. 9th, and Canton
TO Dec. 2lst.
Sir Colin Campbell has taken possession of
Furuchabad, which was abandoned by tho
enemy on the I'd OF January, and Goruchpore
was taken on the 9th, by the forces under
Mahara Jab .Gung Bahadr. Seven guns
were taken and two hundred of the enemy
killed. The British loss was only two killed
and seven wounded
The British forces landed at Canton, Dec.
2Sth, with force of 1900 men, and co. Cd.
erative French force of 900 men. On the
18th the walls were escaladed and the heights
within the town we're taken. Bye A. NJ,
the advance was within the city, the oceu
pancy Of which was but feebly contested, and
little damage was done"
The above telegram was received in Malta.
by the Euxne from Alexandria, Feb. 9th.
The following dispatch is from the London
Times
80 The bombardmont Of Canton commenced
at daylight on the 2Sth Of December, and
was continued through the day and night.
Coughs fort was taken at 2 o'clock and
blown up. The Chinese continued their 6re
from the houses, but the troops were restrain.
ed from entering the city.
The intelligence from India is generally OF
a cheering character"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

LIFE IN LoNDoN.-The lecture upon the above
named topic by Rev. Mr.. Worrall, announced for
next Thursday evening before the Mechanics As
ISOLATION, will no doubt be one Of great interest
to Worcester audience The Lowell newspa-
pers speak of it in terms of the most cordial
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

DEATH OF On. FoorE.-Dr. Thomas M.
Foote, editor of the Buffalo Commercial Aa.
certtser, died on Saturday evening, Aftet an
illness Of five days. He ives minister to vi.
emma and Bogota, under the wing administra-
tions of Tyler aud Fillmore,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

The New Haven Journal saws that
VIM. N. Matson, Esq, lawyer of standing
and character in Hartford, who is heavy
endorser for John w. Seymour, is so affected
by Seymour defalcation that his reason is un-
settled, and he has been sent to the Insane
Retreat.
Widow Olive Baxter, of West Dem
mis-, on Tuesday evening, last week, in fit
insanity, murdered her own child, girl of
four years Of age. by choking her with
scarf around her neck.
Seven of Mrs. Fanny Kemble But
ler's recent F" Shakspeuan Readings" IN New
York City, netted the fine sum Of $4,000
This is what may properly by termed "proR-
table reading"
While Rev. Mr.. Kalloch was lectur-
ing at Bangor, Maine, on Tuesday evening"
the gas was suddenly turned off, and eggs
and other missiles were thrown at the
speaker.
The villain who set fire to the barn of
p. II. Clark, in New Ipswich, New Hamp-
shire, a few night ago, had the singular hu.
maniiy to lend Mr.. Clark's horse out and
hitch him at safe distance from tho lire.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

FREEDOM IN SLAVE STATEs.-We commend
to the notice Of OUT readers the brave words in
another column, copied from the St. Louis Mis-
souri) Democrat, in relation to the agitation Of
the slavery question. 1t will be seen that an i'm
preston has already been made upon the hitherto
mpregnable fortress of slavery in the slave States
when such paper as the Democrat, in the very
heart of slayeholding State. rebukes Senator
Seward for his recent declaration that "he re-
garded the battle between slavery and freedom as
nearly over" and expresses such earnest solici
tude in favor Of the continuance of the free labor
movement (which will reclaim Missouri from the
disadvantages Of slave system that is paralyz-
ing her energies and crippling her advance. J"
Let the old and the new anti-slavery men read
the article, ard rejoice in the prospect that it
foIeshadows.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24
THE LATEST NEWS.

By Telegraph to the Worcester Daily Spy
BY the American Telegraph C6mpany's Printing Lines
Office in General Express Office, Lincoln House Block.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.

The Paris correspondent of the Advertiser
says it is believed that Gen. Espiniage will
eventually become Minister OF Police. and
that his appointment now is merely provs .
ional. The political accounts from Paris
show the general determination of the Gov.
eminent to perfect its system OF repression
and relsance upon the military power.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

PORTLAND, Feb. 2l-8 P. M.-The steam
ship Anglo-Saxon, from Liverpool a. NJ.
Feb. 10Th, arrived at Portland at five clock
this evening, with seventy one passengers
She was detained off Cape Race twelve Eours
by the ice. The City of Washington sailed
at the same time for New York.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

For sale--A large stock Of
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comprising
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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-24

The WORST Sos oFULA TO A COMMON PIupLE
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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-09-15
TACT AND TALENT.

Talent is something, but tact is every.
thing. Talent Is serious, sober, grave, and
respectable; tact is all that and more too.
Its not seventh sense, but it is the life of
all the five. 1t is the open eye, the q i:k
ear, the judging taste, the keen smell, and
the lively touch; it is the interpreter of all
|riddles--the snrmounter of all difficult
ties-the remover of oil obstacles. 1t is
used in all places and at all times; it is
useful in solitude: for it shows a man his
way through the world. Talent is pow.
er-tact is skill; talent is weight tact is
momentum; talent knows what to do
tact knows how to do it; talent will make
a man respectable-tact will make him
respected; talent is wealth-tact is ready
money; For all the practical purposes of
life, tact carries it against talent ten to
one. Take them to the bar, and let them
shake their learned curls OF each other in
legal rivalry, talent sees its way clearly,
but tact is first at its journeys end. Tai
ent has many compliment from the bench
but tact touches fees from attorneys and
clients. Talent speaks learnedly and log
ically, tact triumphantly Talent makes
the world wonder that it gets on no faster;
tact excites astonishment that it gets on
so fast; and the grand secret is, that it has
no weight to carry; it makes no false steps,
it hits the right nail on the head, it takes
all hints, and by keeping its eye On the
weather-cock is ready to take advantage
of every wind that blows. Take them
into the church; talent always has some
thing worth hearing, tact abundance OF
hearers. Talent may obtain living, tact
a great one. Talent convinces, tact is
instrumental in converting Talent is az
honor to its profession. Take them to
court; talent feels his weight tact finds
its way. Talent commands, tact is obey
ed. Talent is honored with appreciation,
and tact is blessed by perferment. Place
them in the Senate; talent has the ear of
the house, but tact wins its heart and its
vote. Talent is fit for employment. but
tact is fitted for it. It seems to know
everything without learning anything. 1.
has served an invisible and temporary ap.
premiership. 1t want no drilling. 1t
never ranks in the awkward squad. 1t
has no left hand, no deaf ear, no blind
side. 1t puts on a look of wondrous wis.,
dom; it has no air of profundity; but
plays with the details of place as dextrous.
ly as well taught hand, over the keys of
piano forte. II has all the air of ccm-
mon place, and all the forse and power OF
genius. = Union Dem, Sonora, CAl
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-09-15
YE SHOEMAKER.

Ye shoemaker iveth by ye exercyse of
a most useful lcallyngs. He maketh ye
bootes and ye Shoes, and ye other leathern
garments with which men do apparel
theyr feet Ye devyl was We 6rst boss
shoemaker, being ye father of lyes, that
being ye great trayt of ye craft from time
immemoryalle. Ye customer leaveth hys
measure for ye bootes, for 10, ye rayne
hath descended, and ye earth is full of
water, and hys feate are wet, and smell
lyke ye stynking cheese that soc much
ielyte ye hearts of our foreign friends, and
ye boss promyseth them by yc first of
next week. Ye tyne arriveth, but ye
bootes are not FINISHED. Ye customer
ranteth and rippeth and splurgeth and
raveth and 6guratyye.y rendeth hys lynen,
because hys need of ye bootes is create,
and be hath them not Ye boss sayeth
hys hands are sick, thathys chylde did dye,
and maketh many humble excuses. but 10,
wheE ye customer is gone, ye boss laugh
eth, and fouteth, and jeereth, and putte,h.
hys thumb to hys nose. Ye boss is al
ways ye onlie shoemaker in ye town, ye
others being merelie botches. and this fact
he maketh known in mamie ways, for he
sayeth to hymself, "every man should
blow hys own horn, for if he bloweth moi
his own horn. veriie the same shall not be
blown" Where he goeth after death
hath never been satisfactorily ascertayned
Ye journeyman is ye same as ye boss, only
more SO. He syngeth vulgar songs, ut
terath profane oaths, and indulgeth in loud
and uncouth conversation. He imbibetl
malt liquors and spirituous liquors, whici
he obtaineth at ye doggerie of low repute
He cheweth much tobacco, ye juice there
of he spytteth upon ye aoor. Hs lyvetl
la merrie lyfe. 5