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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-18

WAR IN AFRIcA.-The Paris Pays of July
oath says =" at the present moment occur
FENCES are taking place in North Africa.
which, though they are highly important,
seem to have escaped the attention of Euro
peans. 1t has already been mentioned that
the Emperor of Morocco undertook a wsrlike
expedition against the Semmurs. On the
2lst of May, lie set out from Meckinez, at the
head of six thousand men of the black
guards, four thousand men Of the regular in
fantry, and nine thousand horsemen, to at.
tack the Semmurs in their own Territory.
while his son, Sid Mohammed, advanced
with eighteen thousand men from Rabat. for
the same purpose. The rebels hastily retreat
ed into the interior of the country, leaving
their tents and baggage to the mercy of the
invaders. The Emperor, deceived by Arab
guides. whom he considered trustworthy.
was suddenly, after reaching the mountain
Gus regions, surrounded by the Semmurs.
and sustained a disastrous defeat, effecting
his return to Fee only by a series of almost
miraculous escapes.
The Emperor Muley Abderrhaman is now
eighty-two years old. and a campaign, like
that he has just now entered upon. must, be-
sides involving the most serious political con-
sequences, be arduous and harasslng to him
PVie'"niiy' AHS lHsuileutiou, too, IL bhlu 10
be extending to neighboring tribes. The
Amazrgs, who were subJugated in 1926, af-
ter years Of terrible warfare, are said TO be
making common cause with the rebels. The
government of the Emperor of Morocco has
hitherto enjoyed the reputation, among its
tributary tribes, of possessing immense pow
er but this belief once shaken, the bonds of
fear, which alone unite them to its throne,
will soon be rven, and the mighty empire,
perhaps, in turn be subjugated by those who
so long unwllingly contributed to its great
ness and renown."
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-18
REPLY OF THE PRESIDENT,

WASHINGTON CRY, Aug. l6, 1858.
To Her aqjesty, Victoria, Queen Of Great
Britain
The President cordially reciprocates the
congratulations of Her Majesty the Queen,
on the success of the great international en-
terprise, accomplished by the science, skill,
and indomitable energy of the two countries.
1t is triumph more glorious because far more
useful TO mankind than was ever won BY
conqueror on the field of battle. May the
Atlantic Telegraph, under the blessing of
Heaven, prove to be bond of perpetual peace
and friendship between the kindred nations,
and an instrument destined, by Divine Prov
idence, to ditfuse Religion, Civilization, Lib
erty, and Law, throughout the world. In
this view will not all the nations of Christen-
dom spontaneously unite in the declaration
that it shall be forever neutral, and that Its
communications shall be held sacred in pass
ing to the places of their destination even in
the midst of hostilities.
JAMES BUCHANAN.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-18

TBLEGRAPHIo LANGUAGE.-It may not be
generally known that operators in telegraph
offices become so familiar with the sound of
the instrument through which they receive
communications, as to know what 1t says;
that is, they learn to understand the raps and
pauses as language, and without the neces.
sity Of having the marks and dots taken upon
moving slip of paper, and can from the
sound alone write out communications. And
perhaps everybody does not understand that
an operator at one Office may have connection
with hundred offices, and write in them all
at the same time. AT the telegraph office in
the city of Portland. when communications
are passing from Halifax to Boston, every
word going both ways may be understood.
The operator at Halifax is heard to call Bos-
ton, and in an instant the reply passes on its
return. In this manner items OF intelligence.
business notices, messages and jok es, between
the operators,ar daily exchanged over the cir
cult of one thousand miles, and the most
wonderful fact of all is, that person familiar
with the business, can stand on the sidewalk
in front of the office, in Portland, and, by the
ticking Of the instrument, can understand the
messages as they fly at inconceiyable speed
can hear the operator at Halifax call, "halo,
Boston, and catch the response from the
"city of notions" of "aye, aye, sir" while
drawing single breath.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-18

CURIos1TIEs OF LITBRATURB.-By Isaac Dis
rael. With View OF the Life and Writings Of
the Author. BY his son. vols limo. From
the fourteenth corrected London edition. Bos-
tom " lillian Veazie. 1858.
1t is now some seventy years since the elder
Disrael commenced the labor Of compiling the
great work, which has connected his name indis.
soubly with some of the choicest portions of
English literature-a work, which from the time
Of the publication of the first volume, through the
succeeding periods when those of later date ap i.
peared has enjoyed steady, high, and und.
minishing reputation. Its work that is neces
sary in the smallest and most select library, and
one, without which the larger one, however ex.
tensiye and varied its contents, is not complete.
1t is a most sklfully selected melange, sort of
inultunl in payUO which could have been made
only by one Of high literary requirements, and
being made it is something that no man whoreads
can well be without. The preface well says:
"These 'Curosities OF Literature have passed.
through remarkable ordeal Of time they have
survived generation Of rivals they are found
wherever books are bought and they have been
repeatedly reprinted In foreign presses, as well
as translated. These volumes have imbued our
youth with their first tastes for modern lltera-
ture, have dlffused delight in critical and PM.
losophical speculation among circles Of readers
who we're not accustomed to literary topics and,
finally, they have been honored by eminent con.
temporaries, who have long consulted them and
set their stamp on the metal"
Mr.. VeazIe deserves great credit for the beauti.
ful style in which he has published these vol.
umes, and we cannot doubt that he will find IL a
remuneratiye expenditure.
For sale in this city by VIM. II. Sanford.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-18

LADIES EQUESTRIAN CONVENTION. - The
committee of arrangements have just issued a
circular defining the objects, the manner in
which it is to be conducted, and the premiums to
be awarded The convention is to be held on
Long Island, Wednesday, Sept 8th. ltis TO be
opened to all ladies, except those OF professional
reputation, or such as have been connected with
any circus, or any other equestrian establish
ment. The first premium will be five hundred
dollar piano, the second silver pitcher and pair
of goblets valued at three hundred dollars, and
the third gold enamelled lady's watch valued
at two hundred dollars. The managers are Thos.
ThoTp and Philip Levy. at No. 19l Blocker
street, New York city
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-18
GBs Daily SPp.


The legal voters Of Massachusetts,, Who are opposed to
the present corrupt National AdcinsEanon, sna the
sreresons CT the slave power and who are in favor Of
IN general policy ef the present State Admin stTson
are rsq1estd elect delegates &c sste Convention, TO
meet az MECHANICS HALL, in Worcester, Thurs
dny. sept. g. At II O'Clock, NJ, for the purpose Of
nominating candidates to be voted Tor At the state tec
ton next ensuing, and oigaazag for the coming poit-
cal csmsaign.
The basis Of representation in said Convention will be
one delegate from each city and towp in the Common
Feath and ore additional delegate for every two hun
dred voters, according to the last State census
JOHN B ALLEY,
OTIS CLAPP,
WILLIAM CLATLIN,
j. WALDO DENNY,
GIDEON HAYNES.
EDWARD HAMILTON, State
WILLARD A. HARRINGTON, E,ecntive
A. n MERRICK.
GEORGE oDlORNE, Committee.
THEODORE UTIS.
z, x. PANGBORN.
THOMAS PARSONS,
T.. R SARIN,
VIGOROUS TAFT.
Boston, July %. 1858.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-18
The EUROPA BADLY DAMAGED.
THE ARABIA NOT INJURED.
Rebellion in Central India Suppressed.


Sr. JOINS, IN. F, Aug. l5.-The steam
ship Europa, which sailed from Boston on
the lIth inst, and from Halifax on the 18th,
arrived at this port at l o'clock to-day. She
reports having been run foul of Saturday,
l4th inst, at 1890 P NJ, by the steamship
Arabia, from Liverpool for New York. which
vessel mistook the Europa lights for the Cape
Race Light.
The cutwater and stem of the Europa were
knocked off, and much other damage done.
She Will have to repair at this port. The
Arabia, after boarding, lay by the Europa
some time, and then proceeded on her voyage
to New York, not much injured.
Liverpool dates of the It'll only, were OBJ
tanned, of which the following is a summary
The steamship Fulton arrived at South
ampton on the 9TH.
The general news is of no great Importance,
but the commercial sdvices are of some inter.
est.
The rebellion in Central India had been eff
fectnally put down.
Vienna adviees report a concentration of
the Austrian Corps du Army, consisting of
thirty three thousand men, all rangers, in
South Hungary on points nearest Turkey,
and the Bosnian and Servan frontiers.
1t was reported that Mile Piccolomini had
been engaged by Barnum to make profess
sional tour in America.
There has been a large embarcation of
troops for India.
The success of the Atlantic Cable was re-
ceived on Change at Liverpool, with glori-
Gus enthusiasm, and with the declaration that
the electric union of Great Britain and Amer.
lea will lead to the unity of all nations.
TThe announcement of the arrival of the
Agamemnon is not in the paper received
here.l
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-18

A correspondent of the Nashville
(Tenn.) Christian AdUocate, complaining of
the want Of reverence often shown to the
house of God, gives the following example /:
A short time since we attended service in a
large city church, and as we entered, the
opening prayer was being made, while in the
aisle, more than half way from the door to
the pulpit, stood a member of the church,
and an educated gentleman, smoking a
cigar -
A child eighteen months old, after
having become apparently lilelees by falling
into tub Of water, at the house of Mr.. Or.
rem Morrison, at Forestve, on Monday last
was resuscitated by DR.. Colvill, after an hour
OF unremitting exerlons, very skilfally up.
piled.
On Friday week, a free mulatto.
named James Collect, was hung at Winches.
ter, Va, for the murder of Samuel Brock. n
free negro. The rope broke the first time,
and the hanging was finally performed in
cruel and bungling manner.
Ross Winans of Baltimore is NOW
building an iron steamer, which he is conf.
dent will iun from New York to Iiverpool in
less than six days. lie has been several years
In perlcctiDg tho plans, which he has now nc.
eomplshod, aud has procured patent.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-18

CURIOUS HIDING PLAcE.-.A new appli.
cation of this text: "Search the Scriptures"
was discovered by some of the officials at the
State Prison, few days since. A certain
convict in that institution has often been de.
tected in using tobacco, which is inte1dicted
by the rules of the prison. The mystery was,
how he got it, and where he secreted it. His
cell was searched, his dress frequently exam
iGed, but to no purpose, The officers could
not find the tobacco nor his box, but he
could.
A few days since, however, an officer hap
pened to take up the Bible from the table in
the convict's cell, and, opening it, discovered
that the greater portion of the leaves had been
cut out Of the centre, and in this cavity was
good stora Of '''plug enough to last a State
Prison convict long time. The book exter-
nally pre- ented the same appearance as any
other Of the Bibles copy of which is in each
cell, but the contents Of the volume were not
exactly in accordance with the Assembly s
Catechism.- Boston Traveller.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-18

John Armstrong has been sent to prison at
Newark, N. j., for fifteen days, for stealing an
umbrella.
Seeing the above reminds US that an umbrella
was taken from this Office. some three or four
weeks since, marked ~. M. Earle, Worcester
with white paint on the cover. A person has been
seen with it in his possession, and the person
who saw him have it, bat did not know his rame,
is on the look out tor him. In the meantime, II
any one has seen or should see such an umbrel
Ia, and will give information at this office, in
whose possession il was seen, he will not only aid
the cause OF justice. but receive suitable reward
for the information. The value Of the umbrella
is no particular object, but il is Of some conse-
auence to the community at large, to throw some
kind Of legal protection over that kind Of prop.
erty.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-18

PBRsBvERING AND SUCCESSFUL PURSUIT OF
A BANK RoBBEK.-It will be recollected that
on the 23d of June last package containing
nine hundred dollars in bills Of different
Rhode Island banks, and some fifteen hun
dred dollars in notes aud checks, was stolen
from l.. C. Richmond, cashier OF the Free
mans Bank, Bristol. Suspicion at once
pointed at the thief, but his whereabouts were
unknown. In the early part of this month
George A. Billings scented a clue that he
thought he was warranted in tracing out. He
accordingly started for Chicago, where he
equipped himself with the necessary docu-
ments, and proceeded down the Illinois Cen
trail Railroad about one hundred and fifty
miles to an embryo town on the prairie called
Prospect City. There he found the suspect
ed culprit, Joseph I. Warren, of Bristol, en-
gagged IN building house with the proceeds
of his knavery. Mr.. Billings succeeded IN
recovering all the papers and some three or
four hundred dollars of the money, the bal
ance having been expended in the erection of
the house. The officer and criminal arrived
back here on Saturday, and went down to
Bristol, where Warren was ordered to find
surety in the sum of $4,000 for his appear
ance on Tuesday next for examination
Providence Post.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-18

The following story, though old is worth
repeating for the benefit of those who have
forgotten it, and more who never saw it:
JUDGE THATcHER.-W the question of
the emblems and devices of our national arms
the was before the old Congress a member from
South warmly opposed the eagle as a mon
arehial bird. The king of BIRDS, said he,
"could not be suitable representative of
people whose institutions were founded in
hostility to kings" The late Judge Thatch-
er, then a representative from Massachusetts,,
in reply proposed the goose, which. he said,
was most humble and republican bird, and
would in other respects prove advantageous,
inasmuch IS the goslings would do to put on
the ten cent pieces. The laughter which fol-
lowed, at the expense of the Southerner. was
more than be could bear. He construed this
good humored irony into an insult. and sent
challenge. The bearer delivered it to Mr..
Thatcher, who read and returned it to him,
observing that he should MT accept it!
"What, will you be branded as a coward :"
"Yes, sir, if he pleases; always was a cow
ard, and he knew it, or he never would have
challenged me-" The Joke was too good to
be resisted, even by the angry party. and
the former cordial intercourse was soon re-
stored.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-18

A GREAT MLKER.-Geore Hull of West
Springfield has COW just calved, that was
MIXED every day up to the time of her calv
ing. She has not given less than niue quarts
any day for year past. About two weeks
since she began to increase in milk, and the
day previous to calying gave eighteen quarts.
As might be expected, the calf is very poor in
flesh. The above COW has given sixty pounds
OF milk day. We shall watch the future of
this animal with interest. 1t is a common
belief that it is bad policy to milk close to
the time of calving. The breeders of thor
ough- stock prefer to have their cows 60
dry three or four months. They claim that
the progeny is better, that the cows last long
er. and that in the course of year they get
full as much milk Sprinafeld RepnbLiean.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-18

THE RIGHT SPIRIT.-The Fillmore American
interest having issued call for state conven-
ton in Boston, on Sept 10Th, for the purpose of
putting up third party ticket, the Gloucester
Telegraph, the only American paper that favored
Gov. Gardner, last fall, remarks;
awe are sorry to see this call; we we're in
hopes that union Of all the opposition to the
Buchanan democracy might have been effected at
this time. We have before expressed our views
TO the best course to be pursued BY the Amer.
leans, and large portion of the Americans in
this vicinity sustain it,"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-18

BLOODY MURDER IN COBB, GBoRGIA.-The
editor of the Augusta Despatch writes from
Matietta, Aug. 8th:
"a horrible tragedy was perpetrated at
Powder Springs, on Wednesday last. A Mr..
Duncan was killed BY Mr.. Lingo, his brother
in-law, in most cold blooded and fendish
manner. Duncan ran away with Lingo's sis
ter, about three months ago, and married her,
at which Lingo threatened 10 kill him; and
on the day the fatal deed was committed, he
publicly ayowed his purpose, and started in
pursuit of him about the village. Duncan
avoided him, and asked the bystanders not to
let Lingo reach him, as he had threatened to
take his life. But Lingo persisted, and fol-
lowed him up with a drawn sword cane,
when Duncan, finding that he could not get
away from him, fred a pistol at i'm. A
scuffie then ensued, in which Duncan was
thrown down, when Lingo stabbed him sew
eral times, causing his death IN few seconds.
Lingo is in Jail in Marietta, chained, and the
Jail is guarded
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-18
BY TELEGRAPH.
THE ATLANTIC
Telegraph Cable
The FuEg UTeSS0ge
IRON
QUEEN VICTORIA
President Buchanan.
The FtEE YTess0ge
QUEENS MESSAGE.

NALENTIA Uia TRINITY BAY.
To the President Of the United States, WASH
ingtOn
The Queen desires to congratulate the
President upon the successful completion of
the great international work, in which the
Queen has taken the deepest interest.
The Queen is convinced that the President
will join with her in fervently hoping that
the Electric Cable, which now connects Great
Britain with the United States, will prove an
additional link between the Nations whose
friendship is founded upon their common in
terest and reciprocal esteem.
The Queen has much pleasure in thus COM
municating with the President, and renewing
to him her wishes for the prosperity of the
United States.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-18

DISASTROUS FIRE.-The large steam factory
in Attleborough, owned by Mr.. Virgil Il. Ca
PROM was entirely destroyed by FIRE Tuesday
morning. The IRE was first discovered about
y IL O'Clock, in or near the boiler room. The
buildings were entirely of wood, and the con-
HagFation very rapid. Mr.. Caprons loss is
$4,000 or $4,000; insured for $4,000. Messrs.
Everett, Dean, & Co., jewellers, lost all their
stock and tools, valued at $4,000 to $1,000
insured for $4,000. Messrs. Hayward &
Briggs, jewellers, saved small portion of
their tools; loss very heavy; insured for
$4,000. Mr.. Godfrey Wheelock, manufactur-
er Of spool sewing cotton, lost most Of his
spooling machinery and stock on hand, val
ued at shout $4,000, insured tor $4,000.
The whole amount of property destroyed is
about $4,000. Insurance on the same &c.
600. About one hundred and fifty men and
women are thrown out of employment by the
disaster.-B0ston Journal.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-18

COUNTRY SPUNK vs.. CRY IMpUDENcE.-
A country girl was passing through Broad
way, Friday, when she observed a genteel
loater following her, and, stopping, she gave
him lecture that should have checked his
impudence, but it did not for, fifteen min
utes afterwards, the girl found that he was
still lodging alter her. She waited until he
came up, and then planted heavy blow be-
tween his eyes, after which she explained the
circumstances to small crowd of spectators
and, to policeman who CHANGED to come up,
and would have arrested the fellow if he had
not made himself scarcely Y. Sun.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-18

The people Of Lexington, KY, hold
the son OF Henry Clay In such low estimation
that they refuse to call the old family resi-.
dence Ashland, except when speaking OF it
in connection with the illustrious statesman
who gave it It's name. Their common dosg-
nation Of it, when they have occasion to refer
to IT, is "Jim Clays place."
Douglass g. Sherwood, the great
crinoline manufacturers in New York, gave
their seven hundred and eighty girlsa holiday
excursion and picnic to Davids Island, paw.
ing all the bills and tho girls wages for the day
besides. IL was the handsome thing, but the
business is profitable and expanding, and jus.
titles IL.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-18

DEPRECIATION OF PRoPBRTY.-Ten acres
and on Main street, about a mile South of thei
City Hail. was sold yesterday by John C. Ripley,
Esq, under powerof-s mortgage, for the
sum of s'r thousand four hundred dollars. The
purchaser was Edward Earle, The same proper
ty was sold to its recent owner, by Mr.. Ripley for
sixteen thousand dollars, and the price, at the
time, was not thought to be very extravagant.
This is the greatest sacrifice of real estate that
has come to our knowledge, and it is to be hoped
that there are not many more such to be made.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-18

HATTERs' BANK, BETHEL, CT Upon com
plant Of the Bank Commissioners, the Superior
Court Of Connecticut, now in session at Danbury.
has granted an injunction in the case of the Hat
ters' Bank, recently robbed, and has appointed
F. S. Wldman, ESQ.,, of Bethel, receiver.
Claims must be presented on or before the Doth
of November
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-18
Administration Ernsn.e..

The monstrous expenditures Of the democratic
party under the reign of Mr.. Buchanan, can be
properly seen and appreciated by an examination
of the following table. 1t spends
900 year!
$500 900 a MONTH!
$3.50 900 week
S267, $50 a dayl
Sll 100 an houT!ili!
Sl86 a minute!!ll!
SO 10 second!!!ll!
Every tick of the clock squanders three dol
lars and ten cents Of the peoples money. Is it
any wonder that the nation is getting over head
and ears in debt? Is it any wonder that the
working classes are suffering, while those who
suck the governmental pap arerollinR in luxu
rieE
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-18

COMFORTING THEMSELVES Connecticut
papers, obliged to admit that Cyrus W. Field was
born in Stockbridge, Mass, October, 1919, take
pains to state, in the same connection, that his
fathef only removed from Haddam, Ct the Au-
gust before. They rather insist on dividing the
honors
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-18

SERVED HIM RIeHT-Mr. Doolittle, of Chica-
go, who hired two men to whip the schoolmas.
ter, Keith, because the latter had sent his boy
home to.wash his face. has been fined $500, and
sent to the City Prison for six months. Doolit.
tie is man of property. The court served him
right, and Doolittle, in his retirement can study
the contrast between Kentucky, where school
masters are shot dead with impunity, aud his own
State, where men are imprisoned foE even the at
tempt to kill a schoolmaster.