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Worcester daily spy., 1858-08-25

PLAY Low.-At the recent reception of the
new engine by the Boyden Engine Company,
Watham, Rev. Thos. Hill, Of that town
who was unable 10 be present, sent in q
speech, in which is the following paragraph,
which contains valuable hint:
When the sad Ere at the corner of Central
and Newton streets was raging, some years
ago went with friend from another State,
an old fireman, to leok on. He remarked
that those who held the pipe seemed to him
not sufficiently governed by the great prnei-
pie which is the secret of all success in bat
tling with fire. This principle is expressed
in the most important precept, play lop.
Throw your water-not on top of the fire,
where it will be turned aside by roofs, floors,
and other obstructions, or. touching the fire,
will fly off in useless vapor-but throw it at
the lowest burning point, that the steam gem
Grated may at once ascend through the fire
aud smother it-throw the water at the lowest
burning point, which is, by its ascending heat,
encouraging the whole hre--destroy first that
ringleader of the riot
Worcester daily spy., 1858-08-25

William Everett, Chief Engineer Of the Niaga.
ra, to whose ingenuity and scientific skill the
successful laying of the Atlantic cable is greatly
due, is a native of Brownville, Jefferson county,
New York He is young man, not over thirty
siG years Of age. He served an apprenticeship in
Philadelphia machine shop. The machinery
invented end applied by him. both on the Aga
memnon aud Niagara, Overcame all obstacles in
paying out the cable. 1t is claimed, however,
that Mr.. Everett was materially aided by the sug-
gestions Of his assistant, Mr.. Gould.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-08-25

MILITARY.-The Third Division Of the Massa
chusetts Volunteer Militia, Maj. Gen. Morse
commanding, embracing the five western coun-
ties, including Worcester and numbering twenty
seven companies, and some nine hundred men,
will encamp at Springfield on the 2lst, 22d, and
23d of September next.
The Third Battalion Rifles, Maj Stoddard
commanding, have been ordered out for element
ary drill at Holden, on Saturday next, at ten
o'clock, A. NJ. Charles C. Coleman of this city,
has been appointed Sergeant Major of the Bat
talion.
Theron E. Hall has asked for and obtained his
discharge as member of the Holden Rifles, and
new election is ordered on Saturday next.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-08-25

According to the Lockport Courier, Daniel
Winer, of that village, has been for some
months engaged in the building of water
locomotive, which the Courier says, made
successful trial on Saturday. Its main fea-
ture is that of floating locomotive which
moves upon the water the same as the loco
motive on the rail track. The engine and the
wheels are built go as to float, save the wheels
enter the water sufficiently to propel the boat
forward as they move. The inventor claims
that boat constructed on this plan can be
propelled with greater ease and faster than
the railroad engine, and that it is peculiarly
adapted to canal navigation, as in going thirty
miles an hour it would not raise as much
swell as an ordinary constructed steamboat
would in going five.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-08-25

The FIFTH HUSBAND GoNE.-A few weeks
since, says the Neio Orleans Crescent, we men
toned, as singular circumstance, the mar
risge of German widow in the third dis
trict, to her fifth husband-no one of the pre-
vious four having outlived his wedding year.
Well, few days since, this fifth hus band
took the yellow fever. lie died, and on Fri
day he was buried. This singular and most
remarkable fatality among the husbands of
one lady would create doubtful talk among
the ladys acquaintance, we're she not well
known and respected, and the causes of death
of her different husbands well known to her
friends. AS it is, it is one of the most curious
instances of fatality we ever heard OF.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-08-25

TERMIN RGDDANoE. - Half an ounce Of
soap boiled in pint of water and put on
with brush while boiling hot iniallibly
destroys bed bugs and their eggs. Flies
are driven out of room by hanging up a
bunch of the plantain or feawort plant
after it has been dipped in milk. Rats and
mice speedily disappear by mixing equal
quantities of strong cheese and powdered
squills. They devour this mixture with
greediness. while it is innocuous to man.
When it 1t remembered how many persons
have lost their lives by swallowing in mis-.
take mixtures of strychnine. ratsbane, corros-
i've subimate, &C., which are commonly em-
ployed for this purpose, it becomes matter of
humanity to publish these items. = HaWS
Medical Journal
Worcester daily spy., 1858-08-25

A DISCRIMINATING PAUPER.-A friend of
ours who has served as inspector of our House
of Industry, told us of All amusing case of
epicureanism in poverty that once came uu-
der his notice. "Ho do you like?" he ask
ed of one of his male charges. "Pretty well,
sir" said he, ''as regards the fare, but you
might do better about the clothes" "Ah -
If should be allowed to state my prefer
ences, continued the pauper. g should say
give me Boston for its table. Portsmouth for
its wardrobe, and Concord for general free
dom, extending to the re6nements of social
life. I've tried 'em ALL sir, and if ever you
come to it, you will find it just as tell you.
Saturday Eoening Gazette.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-08-25

IMPORTANT MOVEMENT AMONG The ISRAELI
ITEs.-The recent conservation of the new
synagogue, Ohebei Shalom, in Hanover st.,
has inaugurated an important reformatory
movement among the 1sraelites in this city.
The members of this congregation, who had
up to that time professed the orthodox creed
of the Hebrew church, and strictly observed
its prescribed rites and ceremonies, have now
discarded some of the fundamental prInciples
of their faith, and abandoned its old and es-
tablished form of worship. Besides the in
PRODUCTION of an organ, and the singing of
hymns in the vernacular tongue, they have
adopted prayer book which gives due cx-
preston to the remarkable change of the re-
ligious sentiment which is beginning to make
its way among a large portion OF that ancient
people. Among the most important changes
which have thus far characterized the move
ment, the restitution of the Mosaic policy,
and the return to Jerusalem, and the re- es-
tablishment of sacrihcial worship, are no long
er objects of hope and prayer. The dogma
OF millennium, in a somewhat modified
form, is prominent feature of the new
prayer book. These radical changes among
the people of Israel, who have for so many
centuries adhered to the strict faith of their
fathers, have, of late, resulted in the form
alton of numerous congregations, which de-
viate more or less from the orthodox stand
ard. The new prayer book is the conioined
production of three Rabbis, of whom Rev.
DIR. Isaac NJ. Wise, of Cincinnati, is the most
distinguished. The congregation of Har ST.
mai, in High Street, also differ from the Or.
thodox creed in so far, that the males and fe-
males occupy the same floor, the latter not
being required to occupy the gallery. Ano-
ther feature of this congregation is the fact
that its members are permitted to eat whatev-
er food they please, all laws regulating that
principle, having been abolished With re-
gard to the Sabbath, however all are agreed, q,
and the seventh day is still observed as a day
of rest-Rn entire cessasion from labor, so
that not even fire may be kindled in the
house of the lsraelite on that day,-Baltimore
Sun.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-08-25

The HoosIc Tunnel is going on finely, in
tact remarkably well, considering that Gov.
Gardner "killed" it with Veto On this
side the excavation goes in above 900 feet,
and the workmer find at that distance from
the surface the rock is very soft and easier to
work than any they ever cut before; it be-
comes hard on exposure to air. On the west
side the tunnel extends in 400 feet. A boring
machine is being set up on that side. The
whole distance is above 1000 feet. This
week Messrs. Thompson, Train, and Coggs.
well, OF the executive council, are to make an
official examination of the work, and decide
whether the company is entitled to the first
$lOO 900 slice of the 50, ,OOO, 900 loan.- Lo,osH
Cfkizen
Worcester daily spy., 1858-08-25

A VERDIor.-The Washington Aqueduct
diverts one eighteenth part OF the water, at
its lowest stages, from a water power at the
Great Falls of the Potomac. Capt. Meigs be-
lieved that no damage was done, but he Of
fered the Company $1,000. subsequently a
commission appointed by the Secretary of
War adjudged $4,000. Now a Maryland
jury has passed upon the matter, and award
ed $l5O,OOO damages. The Washington cor
respondent of the NeW York Tribune says the
verdict is universally hooted at
Worcester daily spy., 1858-08-25

BATHING-Among our New England pop
ulation the luxury Of bathing is too little
known. During the warm season, in some
form, it is indispensable TO bodily health and
mental energy. The man who seeks the cool
mountain air or sea. bath to improve his
health, could get the same benefit at home by
taking a cool shower bath. All the expense
necessary is circular bathing tub costing
three and a half dollars, and occasionally a
few pounds Of Wilson's bar soap. 1t is need
less to argue this subject as lmatter of per-
sonal comfort and health. There is not one
reader in hundred who is not theoretically
an advocate OF frequent and thorough ablu-
tons as a means of health and cleanliness.
What is needed is the habit aa well as the
theory. - Manchester american.
The above will apply to any meridian.
There are however some that can not com.
mand even the scanty conyeniences mention.
cd. Why should not public bathing place
be provided tor such in every citys In Low
ell, in the midst of water, many OF the poorer
people must 60 unwashed or run the risk of
arrest and hne. In Boston, Thursday, the
Ledger says that four boys were brought be-
fore the police court for bathing from wharf;
the court affixed the lowest penalty allowed
by law, $4 fine without costs, and remark ed
that 1t was indeed a hard case when the chill
dren of the poor could not find q bathing
place IN summer. The promotion OF oleanli.
moss is worthy the attention Of the city gov
ernment.-L0aoeH Courier.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-08-25

AGRICULTURAL TRoTTINe PARK There was
quite lively time at the trot, yesterday after
noon, upon the Agricultural Grounds.
The first trial was for premium of one hundred
dollars, best three in five to wagon.
J. D. Walton nam b. g. Harry Walton,
formerly lack Potter Of Rev York;
L. a. Hitchcock names &. 6 Meddlesome.
First heat, the horses came up for the word
Harry Walton inside, off at the first attempt
Harry winning the heat, time 2.46.
Second heat, Harry broke on the last term
Meddlesome took the pole, and made hand
some burst for the heat, winning in AZ
Third heat, off at third time of scoring, Harry
took. the pole from Meddlesome, at the third
term, and kept it through the score, winning by
half length-in 2 40
Fourth heat, Harry kept the lead from the
score, winning in AZ.
SUMMARY
Harry walton. .-.......-...-..l L 1
Meuoles0ue-s...s ..---s-ss% 2
Time. .2462 42:2.40:242
Second race, for premium Of five hundred dol
lars, single dash of five miles To wagon.
George Wesson names b Bloody Ni:ha1, l.
John b. Weller names b m. Topsy............2
Time i4m 52J,
Worcester daily spy., 1858-08-25

SHREwsBURY-At meeting of the Republi-
cans Of Shrewsbury, on Monday evening last. the
following town committee selected for the
ensuing year Thomas W Ward, Lucus S. AL
len, Thomas Rice, H. B. Fay, and Charles o.
Green. The following delegates were chosen to
the State Convention in this city on the 7th -
@
Green Substitutes-P. H. Purington, C. w.
Hill, and J. H. Nelson -:
Worcester daily spy., 1858-08-25
GBe 4allp SPg.
"WEDNESDAY, AUGUST IS. 1888.
sT1TE CONVENTION.


The legal votefs Of Massachusetts, Who are opposed %
the pretent corrupt National Administration, ana the
scores ions Of the slave power and who are IN isver Of
N general policy ef the present state Adan stratlon
ar ,estd to elect delegates to State Convention, 70
meet Ar MECHANICS HALL, in Worcester, Tues
day Sept. Z At IL O'Clock, H., for the purpose oi
terminating candidates BE- voted for at the state tiec
ton next ssuing and oIgauizsg for the coming polit
cal campaign. -, =.
The basis Of representation in said Convention will be
on delegate from each city and toNR 10 the Common
wealth and ore additions. delegate for every two hun
dred voters according 20 the last State census.
JOHN B ALLEY,
Orfs CL APP,
WILLIAM CbAFBTN,
j. WALDO DENNY,
GIDEON HAYNES.
EDWARD HAMILTON, State
WILLARD A. HARRINGTON, Fxecutive
A N MERRICK.
GEORGE ODl0RNE, COMMITTEE
THEODORE UTIs,
2 k PANGBORN,
THOMAS PARSONS,
4. R SANIN,
VEL0ROUs TAFT.
Boston, July %. 1858.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-08-25

ROBBERY AT RAILROAD STATION IN NEW
BsDFoRD.-Monday morning, just before the
Boston train started for Boston, a young man
went into the ticket office and asked for a free
ticket for Taunton. He left the Office in
few moments, and the ticket agent shortly
afterward noticed that the money drawer had
been robbed of bank bills to the amount of
Sll. The fellow was arrested and the money
found in his coat sleeve. He gave his name
as James Murvely, and says he is eighteen
years of age, and has a sister and other rela-
tives residing in Taunton.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-08-25

How TO BRING LOVER TO HIS SENSES.
There is a couple residing in the parish of
Mark, Somerset, that were married some
years since under the following extraordinary
circumstances John had been counting Mary
for some time, and told her he'd marry her,
and at last he began to flag little, and to use
Mary's own words, she thought he meant to
jib in good earnest; So she borro wed neigh
boris pistol, loaded it with powder and ball,
waylaid Johnny one evening, and presented
the pistol, at the same time asking him in the
most 'afectonate manner" 10 make his
choice-either to marry her, leave the king
dom forever, or have his brains blown out
John instantly exclaimed, with open arms,
"Oh, have you, my dear" He kept his
promise, and they were spliced soon after, and
are now as happy as their neighbors. - Vest
eras (Eaglandl Daily Press:
Worcester daily spy., 1858-08-25

An AIRY TRAvELER.-on Friday, 18th inst.
at eight O'Clock in the evening, DIR. Alexander
Parsons Of Portland sent up one of the small
rubber balloons, with his card attached to il, and
on Saturday morning, l4th inst, the balloon was
found with the card attached on the premises Of
Mr.. Stiles Curtis, in Wndham, Greene county,
New York. having travelled a distance OF three
hundred miles. The person who picked up the
balloon intended to have it again inflated and
started off for further travel.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-08-25

The Worcester County (South) Musical Insti-
tute will hold its annual session in Blackstone,
commencing on Tuesday, September 7th, at ten
O'Clock, A. M, in the Congregational Church,
and closing on Friday evening with grand con-
cert of sacred and secular music, The exercises
during the session will be under the direction Of
Professor F Baker of Boston.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-08-25
Boston Markel-August %

FLOUR-The market is 6rm and demand good Sales
Of Western 'uperhne at 81 SIS o. ancy $5 10 a 25;
extra So so a so per bhl
GRAIN Corn-Yelow 9Sc; while 9Oc per bushe
bushe
Observation-Disclosures at SIS IS 5O mess at
lS 20 lS tOj clear and extra clear 20 a S2I per bb
cash and mos Beef, Western mess and extra mess
SO a Id per Dbl, cash aud mos Lard in bbls III
i2ci kegs ID 1910 per lb cash. and months. Hams
u a l2c per ID. cash and mos
Worcester daily spy., 1858-08-25

SCoUNDRBI.-A correspondent of the
Burlington LVt) Times, unmasks cold
hearted villain, i'll letter in that paper from
Winooski village, near Burlington. His name
is Ira Putnam. He was engaged to be mar
ried to a young lady of Winooski, and the
services were TO be performed on Sunday
night. He had courted her three years, and
seduced her. All the arrangements had been
made for the marriage. He called to see her
on Saturday evening, and talked about the
wedding. That very night he lett in the cars.
and has not since been heard Of
Worcester daily spy., 1858-08-25

Mr.. Robert Fleming Gourlay, well known
in Canada, on account of his banishment IN
1928, and who returned thither a short time
since, was married at Ceres, in the county of
Oxford, on the 18th inst, to Miss Mary Kee-
man. The bridegroom is in his eighty first
year, and the bride in her twenty eighth.
Many persons in this State will recollect Mr..
Gourlay as an enthusiastic Scotchman, residing
in Boston in 1857, who devised scheme for
greatly improving that city; part Of the i'm
provement consisting in filling up portions of the
adjacent waters, and encircling the city with
broad, spacious, and convenient bouleuards, &c.
His plans, if we rightly recollect, were success
sively urged upon the City Council and the Leg.
Is atuis Of the State, but did not meet with suf.
ticient favor to secure any practical result
Worcester daily spy., 1858-08-25

The PLAeuB.-Aceounts from Tripoi show
that the quarantine regulations lately enforced in
the Levantne ports were not without reason. or
the 1900 persons inhabiting Bengazi. 5000 fed
1900 ofthose remaining were attacked by the ep-
idemc, Of whom 800 died, the garrison losing 80
men out oi It's 200.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-08-25
So may it be.

PASSING AwAY.-Littleton Waller Taze-
we'll of Norfolk, is believed to be the only
surviving member of the memorable Virginia
Legislatures of 1898, '99, and 1900
Major Yancey, of Buckingham, died last year,
and Major holland, of London, year or two
previous.
Of the forty-eight senators who took their
seats in the eighteenth Congress in 1928, but
two survive, VIZ Martin Van Buren, of New
York, and John Branch of North Carolina.
Both of these gentlemen, it will be recolect-
ed, were members of Gen. Jacksons first Cab
met.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-08-25

LONDON QUARTERLY.-Leonard Scott & Co. IS
republication of the London Quarterly Review 70 :
July is received. Its coutents are Art. l., Ad-
miral Blake. H., History OF Civilization in
England Ill, Iron Bridges. w., Life Of Wye
life. ", Professor Blunt and his Works. vi :,
Shipwrecks. VII, British Museum. WILL
British India.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-08-25

WHnted.-A few enterprising young men and ladies
ofgood address to canv S. by subscrpun for some of
the best ornamental standard works. now published
Agents I'VE made, and making from 50 90 70 IS 90
per day. Extra inducements are offered Apply to the
General Agent, at II. Wards bookstore, No. Q
American House Block, from 10 to u O'Clock, A. NJ.
and from 4 to O'Clock, P. NJ. au94 Dat
Worcester daily spy., 1858-08-25

THE WORCESTER MUsTER.-At a meeting of
Torrent Engine Company No. g. of RoxbuIy,
held last Monday evening, it was voted to attend
the Firemen's Muster, in Worcester, and take
with them their ENGINE.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-08-25

Voters Of Worcester opposed the present national
administration and the aggress ms OF the slave power
aud who are in favor OF the general policy OF the present
State uinistration are requested at the City
Hail on MONDAY Evening, Aug 80, At u o'clock, Tor
the purpose choosing deegses to the state Conven
ton he'd Worcester pit Z, and for the purpose
of orgapiz ng the coming campaign
Per OF the Executive Committee of the Worcester
Ironsides Club.
AUSTIN L ROGERS, President
CALEB A. WALL, Secretary.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-08-25

TALL FIsH.-We have received, per express,
from Seaconnet Point, Uitte Compton, II.
l., magnificent bass, weighing twenty-one
pounds, which was caught there by Mr.. Benja-
min A. Ball. formerly Of the Lincoln House, in
this city, and now Of the seaconnet House. We
Sprnrfaaa
Worcester daily spy., 1858-08-25

EXTENSIVE DEADHEADIEo.-- The Western
Railway Company OF France received fortv-
three thousand letters asking for free passes
OIL tho railway to go to Cherbourg, and they
admitted ten thousand Of the applicants.
This oclipses by far the deadhead system in
this country.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-08-25
REGISTER DAILY

THE ATLTNTIo TELEeRAPH.-Adgices from
Trinity Bay, yesterday, say that the Lord May
or's note was transmitted over the ocean cable,
in a comparatively brief space of time, and that
the Telegraph works in an admirable manner.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-08-25

~, 4 Beck for the Million. Just published bv
IEDEkuEN Co Booksellers and statfoners M "a
Court Street. Boston, brief Treatise OF as nagss o
Diseases OF the Sexual St N Of both sexes-tleir
toms aud treatment prepared by physician ~ Ike
scorchng exposure Of the deception and posure nrs
hced Dy advertising quacks, with of their names
and locations Sold by periodical dealers ggneraIlv
sent by mB on the receipt of three postage stsmns
Address Box 1902, Boston Post Office. div mchoi
Worcester daily spy., 1858-08-25

A Snow SaUALL IN AUGUSTA CORES.
pondent of the Boston Herald, writing from
Franklin, n. H., says there was snow squall
of tive i''uIes' dursEon at that plaee Mon day
morning There was not enough snow to
show upon the ground, but it was clearly
perceptible as it fell
Worcester daily spy., 1858-08-25

The Improved Double Glass AmbrOtvpe.
as taken at No 10 Harrington Corner the only picture
made upon glass th will stand the extremes Of amos
pherc influences, and any other chemical tests to which
unOeeVes may submit it. We will Rara7t it superior to
any P1tent Amhrotyp male, both in brliapry Of
tone and durability Still when the old fashioned Patent
Sealed AmorotYpa preferred Improved stye Of
Amootye, we shall make it and seal it according to
the patent the opinion of the patent men to the conIr
notTi hstanding TAPLEY & CLARKE artists
Worcester daily spy., 1858-08-25
LOCAL NEWS

FRosT.-We learn that slight frost was per-
ceptible in very low lands, in some Of the neigh
boring towns, on Tuesday morning. At Dedham
it was severe enough is injure tender vegetation.
In most of the lower towns it was visible but not
sufficient to do any injury. In the course Of
Tuesday the wind came Southerly and the TEN.
perature was considerably modified.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-08-25

THE GRAND CABLE CBLEBRATloN.-Read the
card of the Mayor in another column, for grand
illumination, and other demonst trations, in this
city, on Wednesday evening next in celebration
of the completion OF the Atlantic cable enter
prise.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-08-25

UxBRIDGE DELEGATES TO THE DEMOCRATIC
STATE CoNvENTIoN.-Chsrles c. Rawson, Oh
ney White, Gen Henry DeWolfe, Joshua Gar
side, Sias NJ Wheelock, Dr. A. W. Bennett.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-08-25

The Atlantic Cable. We have lately observed
person carrying ahout town something having tn e
appearance OF part Of the Atlantic Cable but upon
oser Inspection, found to be some Of the celebrated
RAW HIDE SKIRT HOOPS, which the agent again
oners ioi SAFE to the ladies of Worcester.
an ORDERS let at the Waldo House, will he promptly
attended to, by A. G CALDWELL Agent
Worcester daily spy., 1858-08-25

Frank Lesle's illustrated Newspaper, for this
week, contains numerous additional illustrations
connected with the cable enterprise, including
large pictures Of the Niagara, Agamemnon, Cor.
gon, and Porcupine, with views Of Yalsntia and
Trinity bays, &c. Also the messages of Queen
Victoria and President Buchanan, in superb
scroll work. For sale at Thompson & Co.'S.