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The Shasta courier., 1858-01-23

The STATE STATIONERY JoB.-A committee
was appointed by the Assembly, to inquire into
the manner in which the contract for supplies of
stationery for the use of the present Legislature
was awarded by Gen. Douglass, late Secretary
Of State. Of this committee our Assemblyman,
Mr.. Street, was member. 1t was charged tf~at
Gen. Douglass awarded the contract to G. A
Mcndon, whose proposals were greatly higher
than those of e.. A. Van Bokkelen-thercby f,-
voring friend at the expense of the state. Af-
ter a full examination of the transaction, the
committee " find that, while in their Judgment
there is in almost every case but small, if any,
difference in the quality of the goods, there is
very great disparity between the prices charged
by Mr. Mendon for goods furnished under his
contract and that asked by Mr.. Van BokkeIen
for the same quality of articles" They say that
Mr.. Mendon has already furnished stationery to
the amount of Sl,863 IS, which would have
been furnished by Mr.. Van Bokkelen for Ss45 so
making difference TO the state, on the amount
already paid out, of about one thousand dollars.
The Shasta courier., 1858-01-23

The Atlantic Mail Will close at the
Shasta Post Office on SUNDAY, January 3lst,
1858, at o'clock P. N. ORRlN FITCH, Pm.
Shasta, January %, 1858. jan23:lt.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-25

McNULTY CONVICTED OF MURDER. in
the Supreme Judicial Court at Boston, yester.
day, the jury in the case of VIM. McNulty,
tried for the murder of police officer Hodsdon,
ION the 18th October, at East Boston, return
ed a verdict of 'gmly Of murder in the SECOND
DEGREE" Attorney General Phillips immedi-
ately moved for sentence, and it was then
passed by Chief Justice Shaw, as follows
Imprisonment in the State Prison for life, with
three days solitary" McNulty received the
verdict and sentence with seeming satifaction
that they were no worse. The jury were out
nine hours. 1t is said they were entirely
agreed as to the fact that McNulty committed
the murder, unaided and alone. Joyce and
Harris, under arrest as accomplices, were
therefore discharged.
1t is noteworthy that since the passage Of
the present law, there has been no conviction
of murder in the first degree. This shows the
repugnance of juries to convict where the
penalty is death, and is an argument against
Capital Punishment.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-25
RELIGIOUS sUMMARY.

boston Old South Chdpel.-A gentleman re-
lated touching incident of little Sabbath
School girl who had been made instrumental
IN the conversion Of a Roman Catholic family.
and another spoke of a similar case under Ills
own observation, where the father. a rigid Ro-
manist had attended some of the prayer-meet-
lngs, and from reading the Bible and associa-
ting with pious mebers of the Protestant
churches, not only received Divine ligbt him
self, but was the means of the awakening of
ms wife and children They were now ardent
lovers of the Word Of God
North Strect.-Sailors continue to focl, 10
rather Mason's meetings, in Boston. Num-
0ers Who drop in to sign the temperance pledge
remain for prayer, and in many cases 90 away
reJolclhg IN the Lord One stood up and gave
an aLGciihg statement OF what had that day
been done for his soul. He had met n stranger
in the street, few PAGES from the door and
upon ms lnquiring Of him the hour. was invi
ted IN, and the result was, that, whereas be
had been long hardened and high-handed
SINNER, ne could now, through the mercy of
Jesus, see the error of his way, and was re-
solved, with the blessing Of heaven, to lead n
new me- Several young men, from sixteen
10 twenty, stood up for Jesus, and all present
seemed to feel that it was good to be there.
quite nm interest was excited in the import-
ant enterprise Of the Bethel Mission Shin In
Watertown, and also East Campridge, through
tlie labors OF the agent, on Sunday last; in t6e
former place some two thousand shares were
taken, ana II is hoped the number will be in.
creased to three or four thousand. In The Inf.
ter place, goodly number will also be taken.
rather Chiniquy, who some years ago WINS
called the Father Matthew Of CANADA. ON me-.
count OF his power over the masses ia now
thoroughly aenated from the Roman Catbo.
nc Church: AT a recent lecture in Chcogo
ne gave detailed account of the persecution9
he has suffered from that church. lie il nn,S
pastor OF an independent church at ST. Ann"
III In conclusion he said that he and his
people At st. Anne had been called Protestonts
ne uld not know much about names, but II
~ 9.ne t,ie blDle as the only standard of faith
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-25
CHRISTMAS.

The return of our festive days finds the earth
resting under the wintry pail of desolation
Make them as merry as you will, December
shakes his icy locks and thanks you with
frown. But in mems hearts they find 4 more
genial welcome, and every year are clothed
with more of the graces of friendship and the
ornaments of refined life. Whether celebrated
as day of holy commemoration or of cheerful
festival-whether solemnly honored as the
Birthday of our Lord, or merrily spent in
receiving and giving the fragrance of generous
deeds-Christmas stands out as one of the inn
memorial days reaching above the level of
other historic days as monuments above the
frosts which surround their base.
Whether the 25th of December is really the
anniversary of the event it commentaries, is
not certain. That many of the practices Incl
dent to it are of very profane origen-invented
by men who united the worship of idols with
unbridled sensual license is beyond dispute.
But such events cannot be justly reckoned by
arbitrary divisions and names of time, nor
could they be dishonored by ceremonies
through which the blind Romans attempted to
commune with their gods. When it became
necessary to institute the Christian festival the
old Saturnala were pressed into the service and
compelled to contribute to its festivities And
so it has come down to us-the heather Gus
tom and the Christian idea, working together
to keep up the interest in the only festival COM
mon to all Christendom.
If we could live by raising primroses, or
building castles in the air, there would be no
need of special occasions for merry making
and festivity. That would be the task in all
places and all times. But aroma will not sus-
tain life, and when we attempt to scale the
clouds, we fall with stunning force back to
our mother earth The harnessed angels
who were said to have once waited in the
courtly stable at Jerusalem, never visit
ed the earth but once, and then, only for an
exceedingly short time. For whatever we
have that is worthy, or pleasing, or benef-
cent, we are in the memorable order of
nature, compelled to pay, cent. per cent, In
this driving, working, necessitous way of the
world, there is an admirable fitness for Holt
days. They are needed as seasons of recrea-
ton to our oyer-taxed and wholly -wearied
minds and bodies. They are needed for the
cultivation of those social graces and genial
sympathies, which are often so slender and
fragile in the throng, and the hustle of busy
life. And when such days commemorate great
events--the triumphs of right in conflict, or
the birth Of new civilizations, with what sacred
care should they be cherished! with what
jealous love should their memorials and their
treasury Of great recollections be guarded
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-25

MATRIMONIAL OFFIcE.-A sort of business
philanthropist sends an advertisement to The
SPY, of Matrimonial Alliance Bureau
AS the gentleman forgot to send the pay with
the advertisement, we must decline its publ
cation; but, for the benefit of anxious lads and
lasses, we will say, that the Bureau" is locat-
ed at South Brooklyn, n. Y, and that for the
moderate sum of fly cents, lawful currency,
the managers will send "a prospectus, with
forms of application and all particulars, where
by any lady or gentleman may be advantage
ously married and made happy through this
medium" Lest the manager should over
look him, we suggest that he send "pros-
pectus, -" forthwith, to a jolly old bachelor who
"ties up" at place known as the "White
House." Washington He may add our COM
pliments to James, if he chooses.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-25

CONNECTICUT MATTERs.-The expenses of
the Nutmeg State for the year now drawing to
a close, are S271, 870,69. The total expenses
of the four years, commencing with 81, are
1886, 142, 17-exhibiting an average of $780,
285,544. The Hartford Times claims that the
official figures of these years exhibit the ex-
penditures nearly double what they were under
the Democratic reign of four years between
81 and "a.
Gov. Buckingham has donated his years
salary as Governor ISL 1907 to Yale College
His Excelency doubtless finds his rubber
business elastic.
Hon. Chas. B. Phelps, of Woodbury., died
suddenly last Tuesday afternoon. He had met
with Legislative committee commissioned to
erect monument to Col Seth Warner and
while in conversation fell back in his chair
A physician was Immediately sent for, but Mr.
Phelps expired soon after his arrival. He was
IA years of age, and had been Speaker of the
State House of Representatives and Judge of
the Litchfeld County Court
The sword worn by Gen. Putnam in the war
of the Revolution, is to be presented to the
Connecticut Historical Society on the 18th of
January, "Old Puts" birthday, Henry c.
Deming making formal presentation speech.
A powder horn, formerly worn by Capt. Nathan
Hale ''the patriot spy" and made by him from
an oxhorn, has also been given to the Society.
The burglars Billings two brothers) and
Edwards, arrested few days ago, for store
and barn robberies in Somers and Stafford, are
now all three in the Tolland Jail.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-25

TA writer in the Knickerbocker Magazine
attmepts to prove that the King of Rome-the
First Napoleon's son-was sent to Pittsfeld
about the year 1915, where heresided, incoq.
several years, and finally Joined the Shakers
at New Lebanon, where he now is! Will not
some kind friend furnish us with the data to
prove that Robinson Crusoe and the Wander
ing Jew are first cousins-that they were born
in Worcester-that they reside here now-that
they never lived anywhere eIse-and may be
seen on any pleasant day on Main Street
Please send by the penny post
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-25

LAWRENCE, STONE, & Co., AND THE BAY
STATE AND MIDDLEsEx M1LLs.-In the Su-
preme Judicial Court, Boston, Wednesday,
testimony was taken in the equity case Of
George Peabody, and others, against Lawrence,
Stone Co., and others, including the Middle
sex and Bay State Mills; and the same Us. the
two corporations The plaintiffs case is that
they advanced Samuel Lawrence, in London,
100000 to enable him to pay for lot Of
wool, which he had purchased and that he
agreed to hold the wool in trust, as security
for this advance. The wool was shipped and
sent TO the mills. The defendants set up that
they bought the wool Of Lawrence. The plain
tifis claim that he was only an agent Of the
mills in the transaction and that they are re-
sponsble for the trust assumed by him
The plaintiffs have also commenced suit at
law, for the value of the wool in the Circuit
Court; and the defendants have petitioned
the Supreme Court either TO enjoin the plain
tifis from pursuing the suit at law, or to
require them TO elect whether they will pro-
coed with their suits in equity or the suits ut
law
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-25

CHRISTMAS EVE AT THE HOUSE OF CoRRECTIoN-
meeting held in the chapel at the above place
last evening Its object was stated by Deacon |.
Washburn, the Superintendent of the Sabbath
School
Mr.. Mason and the choir sung very appropriate
anthem, and prayer was offered by Rev S. Kelley.
The second chapter Of Luke was read by the AS
sistant Superintendent of the school, who made some
remarks appropriate to the occasion.
Mr.. w Reynolds spoke Ofthe goodness of God to
his Children and how it led us to resist temptation in
all its forms.
Rev S. Kelley spoke of the gratitude we should
feel that Saviour to us to take away the sins
of the world. We needed to feel as the angels did
at the time of the birth of our Saviour.
Judge Chaplin was called upon to address the pris-
oner. lie asked the question, "For what was this
eve celebrated ?" lie answered by reciting the birth
OF the Saviour The teachings of our Saviour are for
us. We had mission TO perform to our fellow men.
We are not under the old Mosaic dispensation but
under the Christian. He came here tonight to
cheer and encourage those before him.
Abraham Firth, Esq, first thanked the Sheriff for
asking these friends to meet here tonight lie spoke
of the joy that this evening and tomorrow would
bring every loving heart Many are the feasts to-
night that are making the air vocal with the praises
He then read Christmas song written by another.
IT was beautiful, and very appropriate to the occas-
ion.
Remarks were also made by Rev, G. Field, Mr.. n.
Eddy, and others
The meeting was very interesting and we trust
much good was done
1t is creditabe to our High Sheriff that he Is 80
anxious that much should be done for the spiritu-
al welfare of the inmates Of this prison.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-25
The Poor Boys Prayer to st. Nicholas.

81 saw in my dream, ;" and poor boy prayed
Ana these were the words Of the prayer which he
said
Isl. Nicholas! once used to be glad
When Christmas came round; but now am sad
We are so far GolcH toloR suppose you can't hear us
Y on are busy up torn with all your gay things
Books, dolls, candy, cakes, fruit, penknives, and
rings.
l don't ask for these-but for something to eat,
Some clothing and ireing, and shoes for my feet
OH was it the way which the saints did of yore,
To give to the rich, and not visit the poor?
Come, come to us now, and prove you're no stranger
To Him who, to bless us, was born in n manager.
But, II you should come, mind! bare,legged boy
80 Stockings can hang for your sweet gifts Of ioy!
So bring me, good saint, if you know how to spin
them,
pair of warm socks and some bits of bread in
them"
So ended his prayer; and strange it did seem
Just then Il awoke and behold twas 4 dream"
III tuu
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-25
WORCESTER CITY AND COUNTY.

THE CHRISTIANS FA1r-The public interest in the
Lyccum Fair has not abated since its successful
opening, Thursday night During the day, yester-
day, the attendance was very large, and great
many articles were sold. The general appearance
and management of the Fair continues to elicit un-
qualified admiration. The picture gallery contains
one hundred and thirty works of art and is al
together the finest collection made in the city
Excellence is the characteristic of the whole exhbi
ton; mediocrity has been scrupulously excluded
The opportunity of visiting this rare and beautiful
collection no one should suffer to escape.
In the afternoon and evening, the Christmas Tree
great favorite, and its products were in con-
slant demand A new feature also introduced
in the form Of a toy table, where, for small sum-
many child was enriched with large gifts. At the
different bazaars the demand for Christmas presents
was constant and unremittng. Fresh articles of
Novelty, beauty, and taste, however were ready to
supply their places By the cautious fOrethought of
The managers the Fair loses none Of its atractyenes
by its large and encouraging sales,
The attendance last evening fully as great as
on the preceding evening, and the faces of the visit
tors chiefly new. The particular feature of the
evening was, of course, the descent of Santa Claus
the character being personated by the "Poet Lau-
reate' of the Fair-yery appropriately and success
fully persOnated His personal appearance excited
great enthusiasm, and his generosity unbOunded adj
miration. Though the gathering was exceedingly
large, it was not uncomfortably so most happy
and cordial feeling prevailed; and when the time for
closing arrived, the visitors were slow to leave
The drawing of gifts the tables by tickets, was
very interesting feature. Two bronze figures, val
ued at S25 were drawn by j. A Dana, Esq, who
generously declined TO enforce his claim and left
them the tables, to be sold again for the benefit of
the Fair. The ingeniously wrought coin box, made
and presented by DR.. s. Foster Haven, was drawn
by p. D. Tiffany, ESQ.
This Saturday afternoon, Christmas dinner will
be served, from to O'Clock. AS the provision
made for it is on the large and generous scale
as for all the other incidents of the Fair there is of
course no danger of an exhaustion. This evening
series of tableauX prepared under the supervision
of DR.. Flagg, will be presented The subjects of
them as follows:
1sT SCENE. Goddess of Liberty and Justice rep
resenting the ID original States
I'd. The Pioneers.
Sd. -Four Seasons.
4th Game of Life-3 Scenes.
5th Tam O'Shanter
9th Cottage Industry.
9TH. Tecumseh before Gen Harrison.
oth Temple of the Rose.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-25

under order Of the Superintendent of Printing,
which does not include the whole work actually
done for the overnment-amounts to within
fraction Of FIVE MILLION dollars.
This extravaganza in Printing is but one of
our many public extravagances. The Federal
Treasury is regarded, by ofice-holders and pol
iticians in general, as a goose, from which each
may pluck a feather. That the fowl is pretty
thoroughly plucked and denuded, is patent to
everybody.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-25

"AsHINGToN, Dec. 2l.-The most earnest
friends Of the Pacific Railroad have been
doubtful Of the success Of any one of the many
CONNECTING bills pending in Congress, and
winch look to the construction of the impor-
taht work To-day, however, their homes have
revived, and they begin to feel confident of
carry ana eminent success The amendment
OF Mr.. Foster, providing that the road shall be
constructed OF American materials. il is be-
neFed VIII secure support for the measure in
tne senate, where it had not been anticipated
heretofore. 1t is argued that the large demand
ior American iron which the railroad construc-
uoh VIII create under the operation of this
amendment will operate as a protection to the
eiitre IRON interests Of the country and that
iii consideration will secure to the amended
Dlli me States Of Pennsylvania New Jersey
anu NilssOun and several other States hereto
lore looked upon as doubtful. In short to-
llght count seems to show a clear majority
IN tie senate for the bill, substantially az re-
ported by Mr.. Gwin from the Railroad Com
noted. ''"V"''
DId you notice the course pursued by JEFF
ierson Davis, to-day, in relation TO n resolution
ii lt by Mr. Seward simply inquiring
whether any additional legislation is necessary
ior the enectual suppression Of African slave
, uouG a single objection under the rules Of
WV oeiiate' prevents the consideration of
resolution upon the day Of its introduction,
ana mat objection Mr.. Davis made today with
''Bhincaht prompness.-Nc York Times.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-25

The following precious carol for Christmas
was printed in "Ane Compendious Booke Of
Cody and Spiritual Songs, issued in Edin-
burg in 1921, and deserves to be rescued from
the rubbish in which it has been so long lost
Ane Sang on the Birth of Christ.
WITH THE TUNE OF BAw LULA Law.
AageiUs, az opinoy ioql,itey.
come from hevin to tell
The best nOwellis that ever befelI;
Toyou this tythingeS trew bring,
And VIII of them say and SINCE.
This day to you is borne ane childe
OF Marie mek and Virgine mylde
That bissit barue, bining and kvnde,
SAIL you rejOyce bath heart and mynde.
My SOUL and lyfe stand up and see
Quha lies in Cribe of tree:
Quhat babe is that so guide and fairc2
1t Is Christ-GOd's some and aire.
OGod! that made all creature
llow art thou become so pure,
mat on the hay and stray will I've
among tile asses, oXin and kye?
Q! my der bert! young Jesus SWEET
Prepare thy credible in my spreit:
And sail rocke Thee in my bert
And never marie from Thee depart
But | sail prayse Thee ever NOR
" ltn sangs sweet unto thy goir,
Inc knees of my hert sail | bow
And sing that right Balulalow
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-25

G-The death of Col. Albert Pike, of Ar
kansas, is contradicted. The report, it is be-
lieyed, arose from the fact of the death of Col.
Albert Picket, of Alabama At last accounts,
Pike was on hunting expedition in Western
Arkansas, shooting his game with six-pound-
er cannonl Even Death might be afraid of
attacking sportsman thus armed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-25

QUEER PRoPHEcY.-In an ancient poem.
prophecying future events from the day of
the week on which Christmas happens to fall,
the following stanza occurs, which is suitable
for this year. 1t probably has no other inspir-
alton than that Of yule fire and stoup of
usquebaugh
IF Crystmas on the Saturday falle,
That wynter US to be dreeden allie;
Hyt shall be so fulle of CRETE tempeste.
That hyt shal be sic bottle man and bcste;
Frute and corne shal iayle CRETE won
And old folke dyen many a one;
hate woman that day of childe travayle,
They shal be borne in CRETE perrelle;
And children that be borne that day
Within half year they shall dye, par fay;
The somer then shall wete ryght vile
If thou ought stele, hyt shallGhee spylIe,
Thou dyest if sekenes take thee
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-25

SANTA CLAUS ON A SPREE - Three gentlemen
from Holden, came to this city last evening with
load of apples, and getting glorously blue, got into
dispute as to who should act Ia Santa Claus in
dispensing the contents Of the barrels. While dis
putting, some naughty boys tipped up their "spple
cart" aud apples went rolling promscuousy through
the street. Young Erins looked wonderfully happy
over the misfortune Of the Holden gentlemen, aud
felt happier still after they had succeeded in gather.
ing into their pockets and pals the rolling apples
which were soon carried away without money or
price The men eaid the apples were intended as
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-25

SHOCKING CAsUALTY.-We learn from the
Wonsocket Patriot that on Wednesday night
last, the "Blackmar House" near Mohegan
village, Burrillville, was destroyed by fire, and
that two brothers-James and Robert Briggs
persisted in the flames. Nothing but the stom-
ach and viscera of the victims remain to aid
the coroner in his Investigations. The origin
of the fire is unknown.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-25

WThe new land route between New York
and Boston, over the New London and Ston-
ington Railroads, was opened on Tuesday.
The train made the trip between New York
and Providence in six hours and twenty min
utes-the shortest time on record.