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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-27

ATTENTION is directed to the advertisement of the
Holiday Fair, on the third page.
FIToHBURG-Our Fitchburg correspondent in his
Christmas letter, says 1--WE have shared in com
mon with others the depression in business and
general stand still in all departments of growth and
material prospenty,-and yet but few places of our
size and diversity Of business have suffered as little
as we. Our Banks have done a home business. and
far their customers were found safe and relia-
bic they have with liberal spirit extended to them
helping hand,-the result has been that but a few
failures have occurred of much importance, and the
general tide of business flows on in its accustomed
channels, promising, as we hope speedy return to
our former measure Of prosperity and growth
We are somewhat extensively engaged in the man.
uacture Of Paper, and the demand for this commod-
ity has been constant and steady at former prices,
while other manufacturers, have found il difficult 10
sell even at greatly reduced rates Our population
are most emphatiCally a working people-we have
but few that are properly called rich, and also com
paratiYely few that are very poor hence there is an
equality in position and attainment not always found
in population as large as ours
The new Jail and House of Correction will not be
ready for occupation before spring-its architecture
and general arrangements are very highly common
ded by competent judges. We have made no ar
rangements for Of lectures this season. rs ia
our usual custom, partly because the public seem
less interested in them than formerly, and partly on
account of the depression of business We are
however, comfortably PROVIDED Tor BY the numerous
rowing lecturers that flood our cities and large
towns.
The Worcester North East District Temperance
Union held its last quarterly meeting here on
Wednesday of the present week The forenoon was
occupied in listening to a statement of the Temper
cause in the several towns represented, by dele
gates designated for that purpose. Most of the re-
ports quite favorable and full Of interest and
encouragement 10 the friends Of Temperance In
the afternoon, an address was delivered before the
convention, by j. S. Brown, ESQ, of Fitohburq
The attendance was large, and the meeting AS a
whole, highly interesting. The ladies connected
with Rollstonc Lodge, No. 81, held Sorce at the
Town Hall on Thursday Eve. The spacious hall
filled to its utmost capacity, and tile entertain
ment, consisting Of songs, tableaux, rclreshments
&C. passed OF highly satisfactory to all present and
the worthy ladies realized net profit Of seyenty-ye
dollars which s TO be employed in promoting the
cause Of Temperance
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-27

a GERMAN "LIoN-KILLER Gordon Cum.
mug ana Jules Gerard are having imitators in
ST, wild sports in Africa Count I,onis
lnurne I'M mayor in the Austrian regiment
,ns Wlndlschgratz, and imperial chamber.
n'ii, Iecuhtiy returned to Austria from three
yours Jour IN Africa, during which period he
sinio sgd .ne greater part Of Egypt and Abys-
sihla, ana penetrated the desert to within To-
degrees OF the Equator, unaccompanied Inv anv
european, or even an Interpreter. whose sny
vices nc did not require, having himself some
knowledge Of the native languages IIe Y lac
Drought with him, as trophies of his snortin,
adventures, sixteen chests full of the s,jns %
animals killed by himself, such rs eopards Nv,
enas, rhlnoeeroses, &c. lie intends soon ~ ~.
,i with more complete outfit, and renew
mi 'N''' anu hlppOpOu-
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-27

unjust criticism of literary lecturers, whose yearly
work is about two lectures, or brilliant preachers
who give the choice sermon of all their barrel Such
elQquence is no fair criterion for one who breaches
tHicea week all the year round.
The preacher should be a refomer, not one of
those hot turbulent spirits, always in fever Of
citement seeking TO turn the world upside down
not a croaker, eXaggerating evil and living like an
owl the night side of1e, with eye to existing
beauty or virtue. Words of wise charity are sadly
needed from the pulpit Yet he WHO'S blind to LIES
evil too coWardly to 1ebuke it. has certainly mis-
taken his calling. No man. says Claiming, Is fitted
to enter upon the warfare with evil who does not
burn to witness and advance great moral reYolu-
ton in the world
After some remarks about the freedom of the pull
pit disclaiming the wish ever to secuarze the pull
pit, but claiming all moral questions in public and
private relations as within its Legitimate sphere the
speaker closed by allusion to his profession the
happiest calling in life and expressing his satstac-
ton and joy at the bright auspices under which he
and his parish are commencing their work together.
In the afternoon, Mr.. shipper preached an excel
lent discourse appropriate to Christmas from John
S: Il
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-27

LEGAL DECIsIoN.-The New York Supreme
Court has rendered an important decision rel
alive to the endorsement and collection of bills.
The plaintiff the Bank of the State of New
York, had taken bill as collateral security for
a loan. The bill was endorsed A. b. Corer.
II appeared that it had been owned by the
Farmers Bank of Salem, Ohio, and had been
wrongfully pledged by the Ohio Life and Trust
Company, to whom it had been sent recently
for collection. The name of the bank was not
upon any part of the bill. The cashier had no
authority to endorse except for collection.
The court held that the plaintiff could not re-
cover. The case suggested three points
LIST, parties relying on the endorsement of
bank should see that the name of the bank ap-
pears in the endorsement.
I'd, parties sending paper for collection, to
avoid all question, should write on the bill for
collection, or something equivalent.
Sd, if bill appears to be endorsed by cash.
Ter, the endorsement will not bind the bank,
unless the cashier had authority to endorse
otherwise than merely for collection.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-27

Rrv. Mn CTrrTru,s Tr,rpI,I, ,,,cr DIscoT-nsI,
Tia oiobtb If tto S,n,o,. o,.o,i,,,, 1oot,,, ~ 4.,
,ernncs was ,io, Ias+ o'o,,i,e, ~, NJ r,,tt
NJ tho Union church Tno ,,,,o ,,.oa i,,,a.,soI.,
crowded. am, No..
vices commenced NJ r,,+Ior tooi. H. 80
tion or lis ,lisco,,rso tho r,Ilo,ri,,,, 80.
And tho Ir;,lr, 1T, - +,,o ,o,,.
none did compel for SO the Ling had Amounted to
all the officers Of his house that they should do
0Oiuins " e'e'y man tle''Sui e''-ESl"'' o.
like AN t dddeE s II P B S S % serpent ana snhgetn
frco disnensotion ho said - favor % Woo
' " ' Al iA' VI u '4iJ VIZ
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-27

The Charleston News, an organ of Senator
hammond, denounces Douglas as a wolf in
Sleeps clothing, and comments as follows ON
his positions:
=. Judge Douglas would deny, and properly,
that Congress had the right to intervene
against ony property or legal right. But can he
deny the power, the right, the duty Of Con-
gress to intervene for their protection wherever
noats the flag, which is the ensign of that Con
stltution! Should Congress intervene for the
protecuon, Ii needed, OF Northern property and
not Southern? That is the question, which we
call upon this willy demagogue to answer. Rave
the Constitution and the bred Scott decision
no supreme authority in a territory, which he
undoubtedly AYERS and argues Let him an
swer this categorically. lie must admit they
nave. Ii so, then slave property has a proteG-
ton other than local law, and it becomes the
duty OF Congress to progide by la,c for its en-
Jorcemem in all instances where it is needed as
Is the case with slave property"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-27

THE FACTS OF THE CAsE.--To the Editor or The SIM;
In E Srf Of saturday piece headed Anxious To-
work" which needs little explanation The paper
hanger ONT n - Eddy and painter went 20 huu Sc on
Orange street occupied BY Charles A. Cummings, d.
reetod by the owner OF the house. 10 paper aud paint the
upper tenement They commenced work, aud finding il
cold went below 10 get stove and and while gone nn-
other mechanic (Air LuCian Prince carpenterD pnssed
into the and locked the door against Eddy who ask
cd to be admitted 70 go 10 work lie was refused three
several times by Prince whom Eddy Informed him N he
did not et him in he should open the door HIMSELF and
stu being refused he burst open the door and was grasp
ed BY Prince by the throat, who nc the time struck
at the head Of Eddy with hammer, which missed rs
mark and ew out " his hand and funded Ia the hall bo.
low. Al this time, Mr.. Charles A. owker painter at
tempted TO separate the parties and Mr. Charles A.
Cummings hearing the seuiie, went up stairs TO the
scene Of action land feeling the weight Of the
hammer on lis head IN rs descen and also tried 10 sepa.
rate the parties, when they all pushed into the room land
were not Az put out Of doors as stated when the painter
and papornHer went TO their work, Mr.. Cummings to
his business, and Mr. Prince for The police and had the
parties brought before Judge Green for assault ana NJ
Honor thought prUport0 fine Mr. Eddy for trying 10 attend
TO the business Of his employer, aud BOwker and Cum
miigs for attempting to prevent fight But when they
nave hearing before court Of Justice, they will In
January, II viii bo seen who Ia IN the right
). 5. EDDY
6. &. CUMMINGS,
Worcester. Dec. 20, 1855
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-27

a party of spiritualists have been digging in
the Canadian marshes for the body of Thurs
ton, the missing aronaut. They cut a hole
through the ice at the spot indicated by the
spirit, and brought up human hair on a pole
" they thrust down, but they were told by
t Ine spirit that it would make them all sick to
dig up the body, and they postponed further
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-27

NiNlSIhAs AND NEW YEARS GIFTs,-The attention Of
all are respectfully called TO the nov, and ior
Of Games Mechanical Toys Skates sled, Iados travel
ing Bags Porte Monnacs, and great variety of Toys,
Fancy Goods both useful and ornamental that have Just
oeeh opened for the coming season Of Christmas and
sew Year. at HENRY H. KNApP's Waldo Block, 1855
Main street N' 'A'~'''
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-27

The only present authorized Agents to procure suhsb
ots and advertisements for THE Spy, Mcssrs Con
SLANT sEErARD and RcHARR Mills. Should there be
Others, their names viii be daily announced.
81 Persons are cautioned against paying any monies
for THE SPY, unless to an Agent duly authorzed-and all
such Will have certificates signed by the Proprietors
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-27
WORCESTER CITY And COUNTY.

THE Hartford Free Tress in noticing THE SPY,
speaks Of the senior proprietor as a "Windham
county Conn., boy" This is a mistake. Mr.. Foss
was born in West Boylston, seven miles from Wor-
eester, and every person connected with the editori-
nj and publishing department of THE SPY is native
of Worcester county.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-27

" Harper's New Monthly Magazine for Janua-
ry, is beautiful and excellent number The Pana-
ma Railroad The People of the Red River and
Quebec illustrated articles in which the illus
trations exquisitely executed Among the other
articles an interesting one is Gan American In ia
pan in 1855"
For sale by S. Thompson and W. H Sanford.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-27

CoLD IN MISUNDERSTANDING morning the
thermometer stood at IA dogs. below zero at
White River Junction, Vt, and 20 dogs. be-
low at Montpelier. The lowest our thermom-
eter has been known to go this winter, was
above zero, on Friday morning.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-27

AN ELorEMENT.-The curious, in certain
street up town. are atpresent greatly exercised
by piece Of scandal involving the domestic
relations Of a downtown merchant.
This merchant is reputed wealthy, and his
brown stone house, furnished in elegant style
has been the scene Of many princely enter.
tainments by night; and through the day, car
riages might have been seen" arriving and
departing at all hours. The philosophy Of the
family inculcated the smallest possible degree
Of seledenial, and wagon-load of emptv
champagne bottles, it is said, was taken away
weekly.
1t appears that while the merchant has boon
busy with his customers and acquaintance in
other parts Of the city, his wife has not been
idle 40 home A iiashy young man was duly
installed as gallantgoneral Of the establish
ment and, it would seem, performed his part
in manner so satisfactory, that the lady Of
the house fell in love with him. At last. ON
Thursday or Friday last, the merchant sud.
denly found his house without mistress. and
discovered that his wife had eloped with Tho
young man in queston.-N. Y. Eyening Post
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-27

ii9ulp NAANDiNE for the positive prevention and euro
ohapped Hands, Roughness of the skim &C. 1t Is uni
'Vrs III It's cleanliness and convenience FREQ nom soil,
V9 SUBSTANCE and unpleasant odor Ordinarily two
so Hpplca'ons perfect cure rendering the skin sot
'u 'el'o'y IN feeling and appearance. There was
oo aetory preparation offered to the public than
THIS and all those who have used It have realized for once
'ne tuthluncss of newspaper advertisements Prepared
ohy by JOHN q hill, Apothoeary Mechanics Hail
DuuE' ana for sale by all Druggists Price % cents.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-27

we are to have two star performances by the widely
celebrated New Orleans and Metropolitan opcra Troupe
previous to their departure for their southern tour at
my hal' this and tomorrow evenings, Dec q and 2s
InS company OF Minstrois have been playing to large
au fashionable audiences this and give grentsa-
hiaction wherever they go.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-27
Court of Common Pleas Civil Term.


The cases next in order for trial are-Nos 1863, 1884,
$751; 3s2 3s3 1856, S88 89l, 1885, 49, AL 426 427, 42s
429 49, 49, 451, 49, AGO. 49, 1872 49, 1885, 400, 491
1872 494 496 49, 498 $751; 538 55, $50, 552 557, 55S
$50, 565 567, $685. 584, SIS, $50, COZ, 6O4, 6O7.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-27

A correspondent of the New York Evening
Post, writing under date at Cincinnati, Dec
18th, says :-"Our city has bravely got over
the slight offered to it by Buchanan, in not
sending us a copy of his message The doeu-
ment itself cured the insult, and our people
now admit that the only folks really insulted
were those to whom it was purposely sent;
and some go even so far as to say that the most
proper quarter to which to send the message
was the New York Herald. have searched for
Democratic 'crumb' in it, but find none
there. We have at last a Wing administra
ton; and what Harrison and Tyler botched,
and Clay and Webster failed to accomplish,
and Taylor and Fillmore missed entirely, is
upon us, under the Buchanan mask Demo
Gratis in and Democrats outside Of the party
hang their heads in shame at the spectacle pre-
sented by Buchanan, and their only consola-
ton Is, the knowledge that, in a very few
weeks, Buchanan's power will be met by de-
cidedly adverse Congress, and that in two
years more we shall be clear of the federalst
President; for evident as it is that Buchanan
is killing off Douglas, just as certain is Blu
chanan killing himself, and new man must
occupy the White House. Whoh is to be we
shall learn in due time, May he profit by Blu
chanan's and Pierce's failures"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-27

Coal ron LocoNoTIvEs.-Th expenses of
the Newburyport railroad have been reduced
thirty per cent. within the last two years, the
successful Introduction Of coal for wood hav-
ing resulted in the saving in the fuel account
Of fifty per cent. In Europe, and in other parts
Of this country, the experiment has been at
tended with like results. If all the railroads
could make a similar reduction Of expenses,
the value Of railroad property would be very
materially enhanced.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-27

BEAUTIFUL FLowERs.-We learn that the beauti-
full flowers, which were so mach admired at the
Fair, on Saturday evening" were contribution from
Henry S, Mansfield, Esq, ofBlackstone. Mr. Mans
fields green house is famous for its products He
took the first premium for the largest and best colIec
ton of grapes att the annual exhibitions both in this
city and Boston, last lal and if mistake not he
has taken them two or three times at Providence,
also The flowers were Very acceptable to the audi
ence, and ". doubt lo'a to the managers, also, as
they were almost or quite the only fresh flowers in
the hall
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-27

The AUsTRIA's VIorMs.-Capt. Spencer,
Of the packet ship Daniel Webster, from Lon.
don, arrived at New York, Thursday, reports
Sept. 20, in lat. 40 30, long. 43, passed among
large number Of dead bodies, swollen and dis
torted, with the sea birds preying on them
They were no doubt Of the steamship Austria's
passengers. They were nearly together, in
groups Of two OF three.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-27

To ny Attendant.
Much art thou favored, for to thee is given
The work that angels love; God viii regard
The work of meroy-precious charge from Heaven
Blest be thy office! great be thy reward
Comfort the mourner, cheer the faintng soul,
Strengthen the timid by thy gentle voice;
70 the unruly, Zach thou sef-cOntrol:
The sick despairing soul, make thou rejoice
To all ms creatures, Sod has given a place;
None are exempt all have a work to do;
NO human being dies, but leaves trace
And great the charge which he hath left to you
Pause not, nor falter; do thy duty now
Imperfect all, yet still do thou thy best;
We StaHJ jewels to adOrn thy brow,
In Gods own mansions Ofeternal rest
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-27

SCHOOL ExAMINATIoNs.-Th examination of
the following Secondary Schools takes place today
FORENOON.
Summer Street,-Miss Albee, Principal, by Messrs
Greene Toomey ana Harding
Pleasant Street,-Miss Hewett, Principal by
Messrs. Burbank, Ward and Magennis
AFTERNOON.
Thomas Street,-3irs. Coe Principal, by Messrs.
Nelson, Bartlett and Dana
Pleasant Street,-AIiss Spauding, Principal, by
Messrs. Davis, Dadmun and Earle.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-27

Hon. ELI THAYER arrived in town last Friday
evening" and will remain at home during the holiday
recess of Congress
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-27

A Micro BuRST.-A negro man, belonging
to Daniel jenkins, Pike county, Ala, recently
attempted to burn mill, and was taken up and
whipped. therefor. The negro soon after found
an opportunity to kill his master, which he did
with an axe. The negro then ran off, but was
pursued, caught, and burnt to death.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-27
RUaENEsa NOrICrs

~ single copies of the DAILY or WEEKLY SPY, wrap
eu OF Otherwise may always be found at our Publication
Once, Printers Exchange, Foster street
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-27

iHh "ANhhlY PEnlThs FOR THE IANpKERcmEr-
never nave the dews of morning distilled swoeicr FRA.
GRANGE rom hoUors ofupand or meadow than is contain
w ~ .rlS delightful and permanent perfume Prepared
Uny ny 'ohN O. lliLL' Apothccary, Mechanics Hall
cured.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-27

COMPOUND GLrcEuiNn LorioN is the most ofTcotda
remedy In use, for Chappcd Hands aud sunbun also 70
use after Shaving, 10 aay the inflammation, irritation
&C Asa cosmetic for soitonng and bcaut6n the skin
removing pimpos, tan, frcckles sore lips &C. It Is supc
nor to all other preparations now IN use,
CHARLES CLARKE,
Corner Main and Pleasant streets, Worcester
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-27

A HANDSOME CHRISTMAS PREsENT-Mr Asa
Hapgood, conductor of the second train from Wor-
oester, upon the Boston and Worcester Railroad,
was presented, on Christmas day, with a purse con-
tanning one hundred and twelve dollars This sum
was subscribed by the numerous friends of Mr. H.,
in this city and upon the line of the road as a testi-
monia of their regard for his kind and courteous at
tention to his duties as conductor and also as to-
ken oftheir sympathy for his suferings season of
proracted illness. 1t gives pleasure to chronicle
such manifestations of the spirit of kindness and
good will.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-27

An freshman, thirty-seven years of are.
named Michael Kane, was run over and in.
stahIly Killed, in Boston, Friday afternoon,
near tne worcester Railroad depot by the 10,
connective Of the Newton train. which ,,as
backing ont. The deceased leaves Wifi ond
two children. Kane was under the inanonca
OF liquor, and the accident was doubtless The
result of his own careessness.
THE NEwBuRon MYsTERY.-Thos. Brown
VINO claimed the body of the murdered woman
OF the Newbnrgh mystery of 1867, as that Of
his wife, is now in the Boston iail
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-27

Mr.. Richardson's DIsCoURsE.-The Rev. NJ.
Richardson preached an able discourse, yesterday
morning, from Acts, 534: ''Then stood up there in
the council Fharisee, named Gamalie doctor of
the law, held in reputation among all the people,
and commanded TO put the apostles forth a little
space Christ established a system of religion
which has overthrow all other religions in the face
of the principaities and powers of the world which
fact was the strongest evidence that it is of divine
origin.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-27

Mr.. ADAMs's DIscoURsE.-The Rev. ]. G. Adams
preached at the Uniyersalist Church, yesterday fore
noon, very excellent discourse, appropriate to
Christmas, from the text, Matthew 2l1: And
when they were come into the house. they saw the
young child, with Mary, his mother, and fell down
and worshipped him, and when they had opened
their treasures they presented unto him gftsgold,
frankincense, and myrrh." The preacher spoke of
the mission of our Saviour, his character, and ser
vices to US and drew from his life, example, and
precepts instruction for our benefit
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-27

The FAIR.-0n Saturday, the Fair in Mechanics
Hall was literally patronized. There was, in the
evening, crowd of visitors equal to the number on
either preceding evening. The tableaux were sue
cessfully presented and afforded pleasing relief to
the monotony of the exhibition. There has been an
unusual number of generous purchasers since the
opening OF the Fair, of whom it may not be mprop-
er to notice Mr.. Nathan Washbun, whose public
spirit is well known, and Mr.. Louis Lewiston, each
ofwhom invested one hundred dollars in the Fair
The impression had been undesignedly given that
the school children were to have free admission to
the Fair, Saturday afternoon, and number of lit
tie boys and girls were quite disappointed on learn
ing the mistake. Sometime during the present week
will probably be devoted to them, of which appro-
PIRATE and timely notice will be given
There will be for sale to-day, photographs taken
by l. Hitler, Jr, from profile likeness of Washing
ton, while he his visit to Salem, Mass, dur
ing the last term ofbis Presidency.
The Fair will continue open till Thursday evening
next. The programme of tableaux for this evening
is announced in the advertising columns. Season
tickets reduced to fifty cents