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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-03-03
The health of the widow Of Genera

The health Of the widow of General
HARRISON (who resides With Hon. ]. S. Har-
risoD, near Cincinnati), is such that she has
been for long time confned-to her room,
and part of the time to her bed, and receives
no one but members of the family On Fri
day, committee from the Pioneer Associa-
ton presentedher with several testimonials of
regard and esteem.
Two balloonists attempted an aerial
race at New Orleans on Sunday, on bet of
$500, Wells balloon burst after it had gone
up about 900 feet and he came down SO sud
denly that it was supposed he must be killed.
but he escaped wit triiing injuries.
The Mormon's at TOMS Island. New
Jersey, have church of about fifty members,
built up chiefly by the exertons and inhuenc
of a single family. Pursuant to a general
order from headquarters in Utah, the house
Of worship there, as in other places, is closed.
The members are much detected, many having
relatives at Salt Lake, for whose fortunes thew
may we'll be anxious.
The New Bedford Standard saws. Mr..
John B. Slocum attempted to cross on the ice
from Sconticut Neck to West Island. about
8 o'clock, Friday evening, and when half
mile from the shore the ice gave way, and he
was drowned. He was 43 years old, and
leaves wife and six children. Three men
who were on the ice ehdeavored to save Mr..
s., broke through themselves, and narrowly
escaped.
The Secretary Of the Treasury has
addressed letter to Governor Mediil. the
first Comptroller of the Treasury, submitting
absolutely the Ramsey claim of some millions
nj dollars his dppieiop Il -
sponsibilty, as the Attorney General. Post
master General, and the Secretary of the
Treasury, have decided or expressed their
views against the claim.
The editor Of the Palmer Journal has
a volumne of Poole's Annotations, printed
some 200 years since, and containing the re-
cord of the family in which it has been owned
for one hundred and fifty years.
The Western Railroad mas taken adj
vantage OF the low prices of labor to put out
large contracts for chopping wood on the
mountain lands near Blackinton. North
Adams.
Goss Wright, of Ludlow, over sc
years of age, and deaf and dumb. has thus far
this winter walked daily to the woods, over a
mile, cut his running cord Of wood. and re.
turned before sundown.
Timothy Maynard, 81 years of age.
the Oldest person in Conway, was promised
an annual present Of $40 year for the bal
ance Of his life, when 90 years old, and re.
marked at the time that the operation would
cost the generous donor $780, The old man
has already received $40.
The "Lynn Buck" commenced the
"plank feat atManchester, n. H., on Tues.
day, on a wager Of $3.50, to walk one hun
dred and five consecutive hours. Ten min.
utes sleep allowed IN every twelve hours.
Packages from Waldo, Me-, directed
to Boston, Lowell, and Lynn, were found ON
Burnham, who has beon arrested for robbine
the mail at Augusta.
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AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL YrAR.BooK.

AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL YEAR Book. =
James Robinson & Co., OF Boston, haveJust pub
hshed the volume of this work for the present
year. The first volume of the work was issued
last year. Its object was to give brief and com.
prehensiye sketches ofthe history of public edu-
cation in the different parts Of our country, and
to present such statistics as would enable the
reader to judge of the progress and comparative
value of these various system of free instructions.
The second volume brings down the history to
the present time, and records the changes that
have takeu place during the past year. The pub
fishers, induced by the fattering reception which
the work has already met, have also procured sta
tistcs of some of the most prominent educational
Institutions in the country, sketches of learned
societies, and brief outlines of the different plans
Of public instruction pursued in some of the large
cities of the United States. This volume fur.
nishes valuable directory to all persons engaged
in literary and scientific pursuits.
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AFRICAN ExPLoRATIoN.-O the 18th ult.,
farewell dinner was gwen at the Free Ma
sons Arms, London, to Dr. Livingstone, the
celebrated African traveller, who was shortly
to proceed on a new expedition to Africa.
This time the Doctor will not go out alone
he will be accompanied by his wife, end by
five scientific assistants-Captain Bedingford,
who ia to draw up an account of the naviga-
ton of Zambesi and its tributaries, and of the
prospect of establishing water intercourse with
the interior; Dr. Kirk, botahist Mr.. Thorn
ton, geologist and practical mineraogst; Mr..
Baines, artist. and his brother, photographer.
The party, after ascending the Zambesi as high
as possible, will put together steam launch.
which has been constructed for navigating the
shallow water; and the Doctor will take with
him an iron house, and locate himself on
selected spot ON the high ground not far from
the banks of the river. If this place prove as
healthy as he expects, he will establish IN the
central and most fertile part of Africa an Eu-
ropean station, whence civilization and Chris
tianity may be diffused among the native pop
ulation.
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A FORCED COLLECTION. is related Of a
large dealer in real estate, who resides in a
city within hundred miles of Boston, and
generally requires long notice before paying
his notes as they seyerally mature, that not
many years since,a Southerner held dem and
against him for $4,000. The time for which
the note was given had fully expired, and the
money was lawfully due. The Southerner
called on him, and requested the payment of
the note. He was met by the usual reply,
"that it could not be done then"
The Southern creditor was not to be so ca.
silly baked. He wanted to return Immediate
ly home, and could not brook any delay
With an air Of determination, he impaired to
his debtor bis sine qua non. "Mr.-, you
must pay me that amount before two o'clock
this day, or will blow your brains out" 1t
is needless to say that the money was forth
coming before the time appointed for fatal
settlement. t. Transcript.
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with government dispatches. He denies that
the troops have been put on half ratons.
DesIrnctIve BIC a. Rldderord. Nc.

SAco, Me-, March 2.-The Central Block,
OF Biddeford, was totally destroyed by fire this
morning. The second story was occupied by
the UafoA and Journal office, and the third
story as hall, which were total loss. In
sured for $500 in South Berwick offices.
The following offices, stores, etc, were also
destroyed
MoKenny's daguerreotype rooms = loss
$4,000.
Goodwin & Fales, attorneys loss $4,000.
Newcomb, shoe manufacturer, and also
some other Offices in the lower story loss
about $4,000.
Shelton Clark, clothing manufacturers-'
stek mostly saved.
Mr.. Harris, grocer-stock mostly saved.
Messrs, dudley Lane, and Foss, butchers,
aHe some others-goods partly saved
The block was valued at $l5 ,000-insured
for $4,000 as follows. $4,000 in Rocking
ham Company, Exeter; $4,000 in South Ber-
wick Company; and $4,000 in Hamilton Of
fee, Salem.
The fire was undoubtedly the work of an
incendiary.
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PERKINS INSTITUTION FOR THE BLIND.-The
annual reports of the Trustees and Directors of
the Perkins Institution and Massachusetts Asy
lum for the Blind have been presented to the
Legislature. The number of inmates reported
Jan. |, 1857, was 100. Since then 26 have been
admitted, 10 have left, and have died, leaving
the present number ia, of whom "a are in the
work department The educational department
are spoken Of by DIR. Howe is satisfying all rea-
souable expectations. Some excellent suggess
tions in this connection accompany the report.
In business point of view the shop has done
well the last year, considering the times. The
sales were Sl9,S69 80, or $3.50 o. less than in
1856. The wages paid to blind men and women
amounted to S34ll, or S57 40 less than 10 1856.
The Trustees suggest the expediency of
change in the location of the institution.
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Gg Jlalle Spg.


The Joint committee Of the Legislature, having
in charge the various petitions for the removal Of
Judge Loring. give public hearing to the petit
TONERS and remonsuants. this morning, in the
Representatives Hail. As Judge Lorng has
been officially aotiaed Of the proceeding, Doubt
less he VIII be represented there's either personal
" CT by some lengthy remonstranee," protest.
ing against being forced to comply, as good
citizen should, with the requirements of the stat
utes of the Commonwealth, which forbid the idea
Of a slave Commissioner sitting in her courts and
assuming the judicial responsibility of watching
over the interests Of her widows and orphans.
The petitioners for the removal will doubtless
be represented on the occasion by some Of the
abiest advocates Of the cause Of freedom in the
State, to speak in behalf of the thousands, from
all sections of the Commonwealth, who have sent
in their appeals to the Legislature to do its part
toward performing an act of justice to her fair
fame, the final accomplishment Of which has
been hitherto baked through the huukerish cb-
stinaey Of the then occupant Of ihe executive
chair.
But we are happy to learn ihst neither the
Legislature nor his Excellency need urging to
perfdra, their several parts in the completion Of
the long deferred act. Yet urgent appeals in the
right quarter serve to quicken action and save
time, and Ne trust the results OF he hearing Civ
en- will be seen in the immediate execution Of the
task which duty, and principle, and honor. alike
dictate to the Legislature and Governor to per-
form.
Then may the people rejoice in having at last
got rid Of public iunctionaIy who has SO foully
disgraced his ermine and the fair fame of the
Commonwealth whose commission he holds, end
our law makers at the State House be sadly to
take hold of other importantmatters--the consol
idation of the Probate and Insolvency CARrts,
among others-on their own merits.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-03-03

POSTAGE FRAUDs.-The Post Office Depart
ment at Washington has decided in reference to
the complaint Of the British government. that
the post office was cheated by other matter be
ing enclosed and mailed with newspapers from
this county, to assume the responsibility and
cost. The department will, in consequences, ad-
dress the postmasters throughout thSscountry to
in this respect. Since this matter has been agi-
tated there has been much less fraud committed,
and it is believed that the present arrangement
and publicity of IL viii tend greatly to cure the
evil
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SPLENDID MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT IN PRos-
PRcT.-We learn that the Boston Orchestral
Union, under the direction Of Mr.. Carl Zenahn,
assisted by Mrs. j. H~Long, vocalist, are to give
a grand vocal and instrumental concert at Me-
shanics' Hall, on Wednesday evening, the 10th
inst When the strains given at the dedication
Concert" Zone year ago, this month"; are remem
bered. together with those in former years by the
Geymanians, and that the "adies will have an
opportunity to express their admiration" we
doubt not hearty welcome awaits them
An afternoon concert, INSTRUMENTAL for the
schools, is also to be given.
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A SPIRITUAL WARNING.-It is rumored
that communication was received at sDir-
itual circle in this town few days since pur.
porting to be from -, who died
short time ago of delirium tremens The
communication stated that he was in hell
not literal fire and birthstone, but dark lone
some place-and he solemnly warned others
not to follow such a course as he had. The
warning is certainly orthy the serious con.
sideration Of all who are following the course
he did. come from what source it may
Greenfield Gazette.
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The Law AS TO WITNESSES IN CIVIL SUITs.-
Two important bills we're bSfore the House of
Representatives, modifying the present laws
which allow parties in civil suits to be witnesses
therein. The first reported by the Committee
on Probate and Chancery, and extended the pfin-
cple to divorce cases The other was reported
BY the Judiciary Committee, and made a materi-
al restriction in the principle The first took a
forward, and the latter backward step.
Mr.. Andrew of Boston advocated the first and
opposed the second, and Mr. Yose of Springfield
took the opposite course, The result was draw
game, for the House rejected both bills by nearly
the same vote. So The law of last year stands,
without alteration.
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THE SEA SERPENT CHANGED INTO SEA WEED
The monster Of the deep which an Imaginative
captain Of an English vessel saw off st. Helena,
has been transformed, by a more practical mari
'ner, into an elongated sea weed of huge dimen-
sions. The last named navigator thus describes
the hosting Of the "leyiathan" on board Of his
ship;
'In about half an hour they got alongside; a
TICKLE was got on the main yard, and it hoist
ed on board. II appeared somewhat supple when
hanging. but was 80 completely covered with
snaky looking barnacles, about eighteen inches
long, that we had it some time on board before il
was discovered TO be piece Of gigantic sea weed
twento feet long, and four inches in diameter. the
root end Of which appeared when in the water like
the head Of the animal. and the motion given by
the sea caused IL 10 seem alive.
l had only been q short time in England when
the D15alus arrived and reported having seen the
great sea seTpent--to the best OF my recollection
near the same locality, and which | have no
doubt was piece Of the same weed"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-03-03

DIR. KANE's ARCTIC VOYAGES The exhibit
tion now open at the City Hall, representing the
scenes Of DR.. Kane's adventures in the Arctic
regions, is one of the greatest and most instruct.
i've entertainments ever offered to our citizens
The additional entertainments at the close are
also strikngy attractive feature. we'll worth the
whole price Of admission
There will be an afternoon exhibition today for
ladies and children; to be open, also, this eve.
ming, and every evening during the week. Go
and see.
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FIRES IN FRAMIN6HAM.-An old barn. used
for storage, situated on the captain Wheeler es-
tate on the old Worcester Turnpike, about a
quarter ola mile from the village of South Fra
mingham, says the Boston Trapeler, was set on
fire and totally destroyed about eight O'Clock, on
Monday evening. The barn belonged to Calvin
Haven. Loss about $50; probably insured.
While the above fire was raging, another FIRE
broke out in a barn belonging to Hollis Cloyes,
about fourth of mile distant, which was re-
duced to ashes. together with a small lot of hay.
The barn was situated near the "Abial Lewis es.
tate" and the loss amounts to between $500 and
2hnn
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The RECENT TERRIBLE DISASTER AT ST.
LoUIs-Suspectea Murder, Robbery, and dr.
sOn.-The community had scarcely recovered
from the shock occasoned by the telegraphic
announcement CT the burning Of the Pacific
Hotel, with twenty OF more Of its inmates, at
St. Louis, when they were horroT-strieken by
the Intelligence that boarder of the house,
named Taylor, the lessee, and two of his en-
ployees, were under arrest on suspicion of
having fred the building, in order to conceal
the evidence of terrible murder and robbery.
The st. Louis Democrat of Feiday last says
''Five bodies were found in one room. reg
ularly arranged, burned with their clothes on.
Of one of them, only the head was burned,
and that was nearly severed from the body,
and the clothes were much marked with
blood. This body was identified as that of
Ephraim Doane, who came to the hotel on the
previous night, having. it sssaid, $4,000 in
belt on his person. There was now no belt or
money on his person. He had retired to rest
alone in another ROOM Of the other bodies
several were identified and known to have oc-
cupied other rooms. Doane had arrived in
the city on Friday evening, and taken a room
at the City Hotel. From thence Saunders
Taylor, Saunders alias Taylor, had brought
HIM, paying carriage hire and treating freely,
to the Pacific House. Taylors room was No.
10, Doane's was No. ii, on the second floor
of the building. Every person on the second
floor escaped but two, Lord and Doane. Mr..
Doane's room was bounded by two halls, the
dining room, and Taylors room. 1t was near
to two entrances from Seventh street.
Why did not Doane go out, when others,
much more remote from the doors and halls,
passed his door and left safelys At l-2 A.
M, Taylor was met at Walnut and Seventh
streets. At A M. he appeared to have been
at Ganter's. AT about the time of the alarm
of fire, he came to the Townsley House with
out boots on. In the morning blood was
found on the sheet which he had apparently
turned down with his hand.
The above, as we learn them, were part
of the circumstances that led to the arrest of
Taylor DR. Daniel W. Strader, a lessee of
the hotel, Charles Waldrop, and VIM. Tor
renee, employed by him, were also taken into
custody as prudential measure, and in view
the possibilities of the case
The examination of the arrested parties is
still going on. The latest intelligence from
st. Louis is TO the effect that up to Saturday
morning last the charges against Taylor had
not been substantated.
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The CONSOLIDATION BILL.-The bill for the
consolidation of the Courts Of Probate and In
solvenoy, came up for the first lime in the House
of Representatives. on Monday. Mr.. Pitman of
New sdford favored postponement Of action
until the subject of the removal by address of
Judge Loring. which had been asked for by
large number of petitioners, had been considered
A motion to lay the dill on the table was carried
by fifty majority. there being one hundred aud
twenty-ihrpe absentees The Democratic mem
beTs generally voted on the question with those
who favor the removal of Judge Loring by ad-
dress, though probably from different motives.
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MARROW EsoAPE.-W While Mr. Henry S.
Fowler, of Lowell, was enjoying a sleigh ride
with his family, on the frozen surface of the
Merrlmack river, last Sunday, the ice gave
way, and the horses plunged into the water,
the bolt fastening the forward runners to the
body slipped out, and the horses, together
with the forward runners, sunk, and were
dawn BY the current under the ice and lost.
Mr.. Fowler also fell into the water, but es-
capped after severe struggle. The family
also crawled out of the door and escaped un-
hurt.
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laguerreotype rooms : loss
Fire in Proxldcnce.

Providence, March 2.-The old cotton fac
tory at Clayville owned by Josiah Whitaker
of this city, and operated by Lindsey Gordon,
was destroyed by fire this morning. Insured
for $11, 200,
The stables in the rear of Dexter Block.
were destroyed BY fire early this evening
Seven horses were burned Loss $4,000
partially insured.
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Commentator Arrested.

New YORK, March "A man named john
son, and his wife, and Mrs. Armstrong,
the first of whom recently fled from Philadel-
phia, where he was charged with an offence,
were arrested yesterday, charging with coin
ing and passing spurious quarter eagles and
half dollars.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-03-03

DEATH OF A French MlLLIoNAIRE.-Mon
Greftulhe, Of Paris, who died recently, owned
whole street there, which he built and
called Rue Grehulhe. He is said to have
possessed more gold and silver, at special de.
post IN the Bank Of France, than sny other
banker in Paris. When the revolution Of
February occurred, he had $s 900 900 in gold
and silver. His mania was to have his specie
deposit in coin, while the Rothschilds and
other bankers keep their deposits iu gold OF
silver bars OF coin.
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IoSoRANoE AND IMpuDESon ooNBNED.- Scarcely a
day passes bu what some good natured soul becomes
duped by tie called Cheap Patent Ambroiype Rooms
What person expect for 10 or 10 cents better by
far patronzs b b. Maxtan, Harrington Corner, who
still continues in the tenor Of bis ways executing
hundreds Of his Improved AmbroIypes weekly At bis
old standard prices, 20 cents and upwardt-no cheap
humbug system At Maxham's An pictures warranted to
give satisfaction td durable.
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Court OF COMMON PLEAS FOR CIVIL CASES.
March Term Judge Morris Presid,ng.-The
March term of the Court of Common leas. 70
the trial of civil actions, was commenced here
yesterday. After the empanneling of the iuries
the docket was called and the case of Seth Allen
VS.. Enoch Leonard was taken up, and occupied
the remainder of the day. Hyde and Bacon for
plaintiff, and Stoddard and Dewey for defendant.
The first case in order for today is No 80.
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MARYLAND REFUSES TO ENDORSE BUcHAN-
ANS KANzAs PoLIoY.-The Maryland Legls-
lature on Monday rejected a series of resolu-
tons endorsing Mr.. Buchanan on the Kanzas
question, by iorty-four yeas to one nay. The
Democrats voted against it on account of the
amendment made by the American mem
Hare
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FROM CARACAS. -Neao York. March "A
Caracas letter of Feb. 8, says The Congress
OF Venezuela was organized yesterday, and its
tlrst act was the introduction of bill recon-
mending the measure to restore Jose Antonio
Paez to his former rank of General in Chief
CT the army of Venezuela, with all his honors,
decorations, and full pay of $500 per month
for life, with liberty to return to his country
or reside absent, as may best suit him. The
bill win pass both houses of Congress without
opposition, and receive the signature of Pres
ident Monegas within ten days.
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ARREST OF CoUNTERPErTER.-J B. Shears,
alias MILFORD, supposed to be the leader Of
the Indiana gang of counterfeiters, was ar
rested at Chicago on Saturday night A large
amount Of bogus coin was found in his pos.
session.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-03-03

Many of the leaders OF the Lecompton Democ-
racy of New York, now, were Van Buren, and
Wimot Proviso Freesoilers in l84S, John A. Dix,
John Van Buren,, John Coehrane, etc. Could
mortals dive deeper and come up nastier
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GEORGE SESSIONS.
F"rnishing Undertahcr n Comn Ware

Vohrs' Baskets Patent Metallic Burial Caeo, s,d
Robes NJ every description always on hand Ala ~
NAV PArNgT METALLIC CAsKET, Of All saes Wv
Every thng connected with the management ,f ,,,,.
avs, prOmly attended TO- No 40 Front street reahlepee
% front strceti Worcester, Macs. d6wtf mvzs
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Washington correspondent of the Philadel-
phia Inquirer says that there is an entire revul-
sion of feeling in the House in regard to Mr.
Wolcott. He predicts that Mr.. Wolcott's term
Of imprisonment will soon be at an end.