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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23
LOCAL NEMs


DEATH OF JuDGB K1NN1cUTT.-our citizens
were greatly surprised, and general gloom was
cast over the city, yesterday afternoon, by the
snnunciation Of the sudden and altogether IN
looked for death of Hon. Thomas KiRnicutt,
Judge of Probate for the county OF Worcester He
had been apparently as well as usual through the
day, and ate a hearty dinner. About three
o'clock, he complained of distress at his stomach,
and having his physician called to his office,
where he then was, he related his case to him,
and attributed the difficulty to indigestion. DR..
Sargent thereupon took him in his carriage. and
carried him home to bis dwelling house, where
the usual remedies were administered with tenn
porary relief. While engaged in some pleasant
conversation respecting his case, he suddenly
complained Of slight vertigo, and had hardly
ceased speaking, when his face assumed livid
hue, and, instantly. like the extinguisking Of
light, he was dead, without drawing another
breath, or even a gasp.
Judge Kinnicu,t was a native of Warren, R
l., aud received his collegiate education at Brown
University, where he graduated with high honors.
He then commenced his legal studies with Hon.
Francis Baylies. in Taunton, and further pursued
them at the Law School in. Lilchfeld, Ct, after
which he came TO this town and entered the Office
of Ex-Governor Davis, where he continued till he
had completed his legal education, and was ad-
mitted to the bar and commenced practice here
in 1925 The estimation in which Judge Kinni-
cult was held by his fellow citizens is indicated
by the various offices of trust and honor which
have been bestowed upon him.. Among them are
those Of Selectman of the town, Representative
and Senator in the General Court, Speaker of the
House of Representatives. Trustee of the State
Lunatc Hospital Vice President Of the Wor-
cester County Institution IF Savings, for long
period President Of the Central Bank, and, for
several years past, Judge of Probate for this
county, an office which be has filled with great
acceptance 10 the people.
In social life. Judge Kinnicutt was eminently
courteous polite, and affable, and, in his family,
was most kind, indugent, and affectionate, APP.
preciating justly his duties and responsibilities
its head, and fulfilling them with strict fidelity.
To them, who can estimate how irreparable is
their loss. The heartfelt sympathies of wide
circle of friends and acquaintance rest upon
them.
Judge Kinnicutts age was about ffty-eight.
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New York Items.

New York, Jan. 22.-Two men have been
arrested on suspicion of having been con-
cerned in the robbery of the National Bank, Of
this city, "a few days since,o package contain
ing $4,000. The money was taken off the
counter while the bank was transaetng its
regular business. The parties arrested had
800 Ct the bills in their possession.
AT an early hour this morning a fire broke
out in the cabinet factory of Augustus jan
sen, 1877 Christie street, and destroyed the
building with its contents. Buildings Nos
242 and 245 Bowery, and Stanton street,
and building known as Racket Court, each
occupied by large number of persons, were
also burned. The total loss is about S26,
900, about $4,000 of which is covered by
insurance
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

Eli THArER's CONGRESSIONAL SPEEcH-The
Washington correspondent of the Albany Jour
nal writes;
'The speech which did the greatest execution
among the flibusters was Eli Thayer's-hinI OF
Emigtant Aid Society fame. You can have but
faint idea of the effect of that speech As to
mere manner-if Jack Downing, some day in the
high noon Of Modification, had been let loose
upon the floor Of the House, with the marrow of
his famous letters all condensed into single
speech, it would not have caused more amusement
or surprise than did Thayer's emigration episode :;
while the serious, deaconish way in which he told
his story about cOlouizng Central America. Mex
leo, and Texas, with Yankees and Workers of the
hymn-book and fire lock type, startled the South.
Some of them tried to join in the laugh which
now and then convulsed the hall during the de-
livery Of the speech; Others threatened; few
swore; but the more thoughtful looked and felt
as did the Eastern king when he saw the prophetic
hand writing his doom on his palace walls.
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Gbr Daily Spg.


We rejoice see, by the report Of proceed
ings, that petitions for the removal of Judge Lor-
ing are pouring into the Legislature in greatnum-
bers from all sections Of the State. Let them 60
in. and let there be no end to them, until the
General Court is flooded with these demonstra-
lions Of the sentiment Of the people on that i'm
postant matter. The people demand the removal
of that obnoxious fanctionary, for his disregard
aud contempt of their will. as embodied in the
laws of the State, and will continue to demand
It, until his connection with any position of hon
or emolument, on the part Of the Common
wealth, shall be severed. By his open contemptu-
Gus act, in reputation of the sovereignty of the
statutes Of the Commonwealth, whose servant be
now is. to DOR shame, Edward Greeley Lordg de
serves, aud should receive, from the requisite
source Instant rejection from further service. as
Judge of Probate for Suffolk. The sacred cause
of the widow and orphan demands it; the cause
of freedom, everywhere in cur borders, cries out
for it.
If Mr.. Loring wishes TO serve his Southern
masters in the capacity of United States Commits
soner for the return of fugitive slaves, be has
perfect right SO to do, il he pleases; we shall do
nothing to hinder or restrain him, physically,
from SO doing. But if he asks, at the same time.
to disgrace any official position which the Com.
monwealth has the power TO bestow upon any of
her sons, we say, let any and every such position
be filled by those only who are in sympathy and
unison, in feeling and sentiment, with the great
mass of the people of the State, the dominant
issue of the day. and who do not disgrace them
selvts by stopping to do the mental service of the
slave drivers of tae South. There are enough of
such. faithful competent. and true to the inter
ssts of the Commonwealth, to select from.
The taking Of the petitions for the removal
from the Committee Probate and Chancery,
and their reference to a special committee, was a
wise move. and we hope that at the proper time
this committee will report in language and sen
tmeni consonant with the prevailing feelings and
views of the great majority of the people Of the
Common wealth, as already expressed through two
legislatures, in favor of the instant radiance of
the State Of that reereant functionary
The petition which has been in circulation in
this city for a short time, has already appended
to it several hundred signatures, and many more
are being added each day. Those who have any
additional names, are requested to hand them in.
to this Office forthwith, it is necessary that the
petition should go down on Monday, for present.
alton TO the Legislature. Amy one who has not
had opportunity TO append his name, can do SO
on application at this Office to-day.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

souTHBRIDGE lTENs.-The Press states that a
temperance society is to be organized in that town
at the temperance meeting this evening.
Arevival of religion is now in progress, in the
Baptist Church in that town. Meetings are held
every evening.
Two mills in the town are now in operation,
and as a consequence there are many shortened
visages. Things are looking better there.
Extension Of Chqrter.-1he Millbury & South
bridge Railroad Company, and the Southbridge
Railroad Company, have petitioned the Legisla
ture for an extension of charter. The Boston &
New York Central Railroad Company, of which
these are branches, have voted to oppose the Pc
tition.
Scarlatina.-This disease is on the decrease in
Southbridge, no new cases beng reported. Those
who are now sick with 1t appear to be rapidly re-
covering and it is thought that the last of it
will soon be seen, In Charlton and Brimfeld,
the disease appears to be of more violent char
acter, two children having died in each town and
all within twenty-four hours of the first attack
We do not hear of its appearance in any other
part of the county, but think it is confined to
lew towns in that vicinity.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

BosToN, IAN q, 1858.
MeSsrS. Editors ALLOW me, if you have the
space to spare in your columns, to PROFOUND
few questions for the especial benefit of those
few members of the majority in the Legislature
who choose, for the sake of humoring their stub.
born dispositions, to break up and divide the
great party of freedom in MISUNDERSTANDING
more especially to that gentleman from Worces
ter, ''who does not owe his election to the party
or party discipline, but to his personal popu
larity."
Let me ask that gentleman if he will deny that
he has been laborng to have personal friend ap.
pointed first doorkeeper under Mr.. Stevens will
Mr. Stevens deny that be made his boast not many
days since, on the floor of the Representatives
Hail. in the following language, or to that eff
feet Il defy them to do it," while speaking of
his opponents probable election When Mr..
Parker says the Republicans are, by their own
vote, bound to elect Mr., Stevens does he mean to
say that the higher branch of the Legislature have
not as much right to have their say in this mat.
ter as the House, or will he deny that the nomi.
nation of Maj Stevens was crowded through that
caucus, the majority not being present ,and against
the wish Of the Senate in the matter, and was
the advice OF CO. operation of the Senate asked mr.
sought for by the Stevens men who claim TO be so
magnanimous and honesti And, last, let me ASA
Mr.. Z. IL he knows anything about how much was
paid to the Worcester Transcript for it's eminent
services in the late campaign, about which he
pirates so loudly, and which eminently honest and
conservative sheet now, as he says, supports Ma
| jor Stevens though one would discover il from
any OF its forcibe remarks about which he prates I
| And. now, let me ask him il he thinks il courte-
Gus, gentemanly, OF honest, to spring debate
upon legislative body, he did on Thursday,
and then indulge in the personal abuse and bill.
lingsgate which he is guilty Off Will Mr. Par.
| ker give US an answeri
| ONE WHO is PosTRp
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

THE SKATING ExcURsIoN-Lovers of out.of-
door sports viii not fail to improve the present
delightful weather. They will remember the
skating party for Long Pond, which leaves the
Boston depot at two o'clock this afternoon, and
starts on its return at quarter past FIVE. We un,
derstand that quite large number of gentlemen
aud ladies', besides children, are likely to avail
themselves of this excursion. We informed,
BY gentleman who has recently skated all over
Long Pond, that the ice is strong in every part,
and in most parts smooth. 1t is not often so well
frozen for skating purposes, and we have no
doubt that the excursion will prove pleasant
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

CLOSING OUT SALE.--In these hard times when
as Franklin remarked, the want of money is
felt in every mans pocket" any suggestion that
can be made whereby people may economic in
the purchase Of the necessaries of life cannot
but be regarded as of some Importance and
therefore we would call attention to the adver
tisement of A. P. Ware & Co., in another col.
umn who closing out the whole of their large
stock of winter garments, both for men and boys,
at unheard of low prices, in order to be prepared
for the spring trade. The goods are all marked
at the reduced prices at which they be sold,
and all persons in want of any article of clothing
are invited to call and examine for themselves
Sales room l6S and 40 Main Street.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

FIREMEN's BALL IN SPBNoER.-A correspond.
ent Of the Southbridge Press, writing from Spen-
GER gives an account of the 9th annual Ball of
Union Engine Company No. 2, of that town,
which took place in the Town Hall, on the even
ing of January 18th. The Hall was trimmed
plainly, but neatly, with pictures and engine ap,
paratus, well lighted. and presented good APP
pearance. At half past seven o'clock the
Company passed into the Hall, to the enlivening
music of Messrs. Goddard & Aldrichs famous
Quadrlle Band, of Worcester. and "bright the
lamps shone Ger fair women" when the dancing
commenced with that good old, never-to o be-worn-
out contra dance, money Musk" All seemed
to have come there to enjoy Themselves, and if
the zeal with which they all entered into the
"mazy dance" was indicative of their feelings,
then it could surely be said, that they did enjoy
it hugely. All night the dance went on ''merry
as marriage BELL" and at about half past three
o'clock, A. M, the company dispersed to their
several homes, to lose themselves in the arms of
Morpheus There were present sixty-two cou.
pies.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

NEW York DEMOCRATS URGING THB PRBsi-
DENT TO CHANGE HIS KANzAs PoLlcY.--A special
dispatch from Washington to the Philadelphia
BHiieti'a, says that deputation of twenty lead
ing Democrats of New York city, headed by ex-
Mayor Wood, is there for the purpose of urging
the President to reconsider his policy in regard to
Kanzas. declaring that unless he does so, he will
destroy the Democratic party. They desire him
to have the constitution fairly submitted to vote
OF the people of Kanzas. The President received
dispatch yesterday, saying that Col. Jack Hen
derson, when he was taken from the stage in Kan
zas. had in his possession the official copy of the
Leeompton constitution.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

New EoRK Harmon Filling UP.-The
New York papers basng their remarks upon
series OF surveys-represent that New York
harbor is steadily becoming smaller, by the
engagements of the bars and the gaining of
the land upon the sea. Within half cen
fury, Sandy Hook has grown one-third of
mile. The ship channel inside of the bar be-
came half mile narrower between 1855 and
1856 In the main ship channel, from the
Southwest Spit to Gedney Chanel, there has
been deposited within twenty years l .5OO,
900 cubic feet of sand. The area of the Jer
sey Flats is also rapidly extending. Artih-
cial encroachments have lessened to tidal area.
weakening the power of the tides to carry
away the detritus that the water holds in sus-
pension. Hence the accumulation of the vast
amount of sediment brought down by the
river. To this is to be added the sewerage
and other matter from the city itself That
the tidal power has diminished, is held to be
proved by the fact that tho tide through He'll
Gate, ones flowing to Lands Point, is now
arrested at Fort Schuyler.
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JAN AIRY k23. 1888.
THE LATEST NEWS.
CONGREsS.


Mr.. Zollicoffer of Tenn. asked, but failed
to obtain, leave to introduce a resolution call
ing upon TIE President to communicate all
the Information which gave rise to the Utah
expeditions the instructions to its leaders,
and all correspondence shedding light on the
question, to show how far Brigham Young is
IN rebellion or resistance to the government
of the United States.
Without coming to any conclusion, the
committee then rose.
Mr.. Davis of Md, introduced bill for the
improvement of Patapsco river, and to render
the port of Baltimore accessible to ships-oT-
war and steam frigates.
The House then went into committee Of the
whole on the state of the Union.
The invalid pension bill was taken up.
Mr.. Billinghurst of Wis, argued against the
practicabtlity of the Southern and in favor of
the Northern Pacific Railroad route.
Mr.. Warren of Ark, asked him whether he
would vote for the Southern route if the com.
mittee should report it as the nearest, cheap
est, and most practicable.
Mr.. Billinghurst emphatically said he would
not, while the talk of Southern -confedera-
cy was SO rife. He wanted to know whether
The South was to remain in the Union or
not.
Mr.. Warren replied that there was such
Lhlhg talked OF IN his section of the country,
as Southern contederacy. He was ma
tonal man, and, as a Southern man, attached
to Southern institutions, but would vote for
any road connecting the Atlantic with the
Pacific. - -...
Mr.. Bllinghurst said that he did not hold
MI Warren responsible for the dissunioh SEN
timents. When the gentleman deried that
he was in favor of Southern confederacy, he
must believe it, for Southern confederacy was
not medtated but consolidated government,
irregular empire or something like it, The
Committee then rose
The Speaker appointed Mr.. Puryiance on
the special committee to investigate Lawrence,
Stone. & Co.'s disbursements, in place of Mr.,
Kunkel of Pa, excused, and Mr. Dawes on
the committee to investigate the conduct and
accounts of the late door keeper, in place
of Mr.. Purvance, excused.
The House then adjourned till Monday.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

JAIL DELIvRRY-The Boston Journal states
that nine prisoners escaped from the new Jail in
Greenfield. on Wednesday evening. Their names
are, Frederick Kemplin, j. B. Slate, Dwight Pc
we're, Osborn Amsden, Jacob Rice and VIM. Har-
ris, arrested for burglary, and erasmus Chapman,
Martin Carr, and Sylvester Hines. Chapman vol,
unfairly returned, and Carr, Rice, and Harris
were retaken during the night. The prisoners
escaped by saving off one Of the iron bars to
window in the corridor, while the jaior was at
supper They passed out at the opening so made
jumped to the ground, some thirteen feet, scaled
the fence and left
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

PETERsHAM.-We learn from the Barre Ga
zette that Mrs. Perry Carruth, while assisting in
preparations for funeral at the house OF neigh.
Dor, opened door to step, as she supposed, into
the next ROOM but, installing the door, was pre-.
cipitated to the eellat-bottom, breaking her arm
just below the shoulder, and otherwise severely
bruising her. The broken limb was dressed by
DR.. Parkhurst, and is now doing we'll.
The dwelling of Sextus p. Goddard, in Peters
ham, was entered by some person unknown, be.
tween the 10th and Goth of December, and
trunk, which was in his sleeping room was broken
open, and robbed Of eighty dollars, in ten dollar
bills of Miller's River Bank. The trunk was
opened by prying off the lock. A reward of TWEEN
ty'ive dollars is offered for the apprehension of
the thief and recovery of the money
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

MORAL INSTRUCTION OF SLAVES. She Phil
adelphia Enquirer says that there is contin-
al improvement in the moral character of the
slave population of the South, in consequence
of the increased efforts Of the churches. 1t
adds:
There are, it appears, in South Carolina
alone, forty FIVE Episcopal chapels and places
of worship appropriated exclus vely to the
use Of slaves; thirteen clergymen devote their
whole time, and twenty seven portion and
one hundred and fifty persons of the same
faith are engaged in imparting to them cat
echetical instruction. About one hundred
ministers of the LOld SCHOOL, Presbyterian
Church are devoting their time and talents in
communicating the gospel truths to the same
class in the South while the number of
church members, reported in 1857. was H.
PA, being an increase over the preceding
year Of 957. The last minutes of the South
ern Methodist Episcopal Church show col
ored membership of lO7 ,G34, with 6O,779 on
probation"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

LAWRENCE, STONE & Cove have been
assured by the leading New York member of
the firm of Lawrence, Stone s Co.. that not
one dollar was ever paid to any editor, or to
any person connected with the press, for any
services rendered by any city journal. The
payments in question were solely and excu.
slvely for compiling, editing, printing and
distributing the pamphlets referred to, some
OF which were madeup of original statistics
and other matter, while others, issued subse.
quently. consisted mainly of extracts from
the leading and influential journals which
sustained these vIews.-Neao York Mirror.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

The TucKERNAN CAsE.-The Hartford Times
says that the examination Of Tuckerman was post.
poned on account Of circumstances beyond the
control Of counsel on both sides, and it is uncer
tain whether it will not be waived entirely. The
complaint filed against Tuekerman contains
about sixty counts, charging different offences,
and the prisoner is held in the jail at New Haven
under bail to the amount of 100000. II the ex-
animation should be waived, he will be indicted
at the next term of the United States District
Court, which commences at New Haven on the
fourth Tuesday of February, when the trial will
probably take place.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

WooNsocKET AND VIoINITY.-The PGtyiot
says that Woonsocket is decidedly dull in bust.
ness way, about these days. Out of twenty three
cotton and woolen mills only three are in opera
ton and we believe two of these run short time
The streets filled with oilers who can find no
work to do. Many Of them must feel the terrors
Of want, although none of them may be actually
suffering. When the general suspension Of la
Dor came last fall, most of the factory operatives
had little money and their larders were tolera-
bly, we'll supplied but their surplus money and
food must be well nigh exhausted at this time.
Theirs is indeed pitiabe condition
The body of an Irishman, who had been miss
ing since Friiay, was found in the pond at Philip
Aliens factory in Smithfeld, ON Monday. He
leaves family,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

INTERESTING DECISION. - Tie American
Express Company were intrusted with $500
by Marshall & Illsley of Milwaukee, to deliv-
or to the Slate Bank in Madison. The Ex-
press Company made tender of the money
after banking hours, but it was refused. Dur
ing the night the express safe was robbed of
its contents. including the $1,000 Suit was
brought by Marshall & Illsley to recover the
money, Of the Express Company, who held
that once having made tender OF the money,
they were 70 longer responsible for it as com
mon carriers, and that they kept it over night
as mere matter of accommodation to plain
tltfs. The jury on Saturday returned YER
dict in favor OF the Express Company.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-23

LATER FROM NIcARAGUA.-The New York
Herald has by the Wabash at Havana, and
the Black Warrior at New York, received
news from Greytown, Nicaragua, to the Sth
INST, ten days later than previous accounts.
The treaty between Nicaragua and Costa
Rica had been signed, and President Marti-
nee and quite number of superior officers
OF the armies of both Republics were enjoy.
ing themselves at Greytown. They had Wis
tied the Wabash, aud thanked Com. Pauld-
ing for diapersing the ilibusters. .z.
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BrEghson Mnrker-Jan. 10. 1g5s.

Reported for the Boston Dolly Advertiser.l
At market $50 beef cattle, 1870 stores 2400 sheep It's
shoats, 925 fat hogs.
Beef CatHs-PRrcEs- Although no sales we're noticed
higher than quotations, sill sales would average
higher. We quote Extra S. 90; drst quality I IS a
10; second quality so a Il third quality 90 IS
Worktng oTsn-S75, IS, 400, 49, a 100
CosS and COiUes-sales at $40 %, 80 So, s. SO.
Sheep-Sall lots 81 81, 2 70, IS. 8 rs a 3 10.
ShoGts0oe entire lots small lots from 81 to 8; At
retail from 10 9.
Fat Hogs 81 81.