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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-16

New York. Jan. l5.- Via Havana we have
some details of thsllate Mexican news. On
the night of Jan. l6, suspension of HOSTILE
ties for forty eight hours, was agreed upon, in
order to consider some proposals submitted by
Comonfort. At ?. NJ. on the 10th, the
arInistice terminated, without the arrange
ment Of any treaty, and operations were i'm
medlately recommended by both parties. On
the 10th, the fight continued with still more
vigor. Gen. Lieerga with all his forces, and
some other bodies of the government troops,
deserted TO the ranks of the enemy. The 10Th
was the decisive day. A strong column com
mauded by Osollo and Wirtemen, sailed from
the citadel, and vigorously attacked the Acer-
dade. This position could not long resist,
and was carried by assault, all the garrison
falling prisoners of war Defeat followed in
all the positions taken by the government,
and the defeat became fight.
AT o'clock that night Comonfort gave his
last order as General in Chief. The garrison
OF San Francisco evacuated that place, the
other buildings held by the Government
troops were abandoned, and all the forces
were concentrated in the palace. On the
morning OF the 2lst the city was at the mercy
OF the revolutionists. Comonfort had aban-
doned the palace and taken refuge in flight,
accompanied by few adherents. Gen. FOL
oago Immediately nominated House of Rep
resenlatives to proceed to the election of q
President ad interim, and the choice fell
unanimously upon him. the Chief of the Re-
formed Place OF Tacubaya. Zoloago took the
oath before the House, and entered upon his
duties Jan. o.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-16

NUMBER oP LIQUOR SELLERS CONFINED IN
THE HOUSES OF Commercially publish
below statement showing the number of IL
quor sellers who have actually been confined
In the Houses of Correction during the year
1907. A curious friend of ours sent to the
9Asters of Houses of Correction for informa.
ton OF this sort. and replies have been receiv-
ed from nearly every county. They are per-
ieetly reliable so far as they go:
Dedham.- Number of commitments for
the year, So. Number now confined u.
East Cambridge Commitments for the
year 90 Now confined, %.
Ipswich Commitments for the year, As.
Now confined, IA.
Plymouth Commitments for the wear. 40.
Now confined, s.
Springfield. Commitments for the year, 6.
Now confined, 8.
Northampton Commitments for the wear.
4. Now confined, 3.
Greenfield Commitments for the wear. l.
Barnstable.- Commitments for the year.
II. None now confined.
Nantucket.-None.
Worcester Commitments for the wear, 95.
Now confined, %.
From the above, it appears that three hun.
bred and thirty-two liquor sellers have actu-
ally been confined in the Houses of Correc-
ton for the year, and this does not include
Bristol county, where the courts have con.
victed large numbers; neither does it include
the House of Correction at Lawrence, where
large number have been confined. -Boston
Bee.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-16

KANSAS ITEMS. The investigating commit
lee of the Kansas legislature have taken the
census of Oxford, the celebrated precinct
which casts from 1900 to 1000 pro-slavery
votes, and they find the exact number of vo-
ters to be 33-and there were never any
more-and II of these are Free State men.
Mr. Slower the member of the Lecompton
state legislature who was shot is recovering.
A merchant of Richdeld named Solomon
Benswanger, was killed at that place on the
4th by DR.. George C. Tuley.
Much interest is felt at Leayenworth in the
projected railroad from that place to Law
renee and Fort Gibson, and the early COM
pletion of the road is confidently expected.
letter from D. B. johnson, free state
man, dated at Little Usage, states that Clark
rutfian gang at Fort Scott, had taken possess
sion of his house there, robbed HIM of $3.50
and compelled him TO sign an order for $500
more on pain of instant death; they then
took possession Of his other property and
clothing and he was obliged to fly for his
life. They afterwards took the postmaster at
Fort Scott prisoner, and fined him 500 for
remark he made against their proceedings.
This is the gang that preteDds to be execut.
ing the laws, and has sent for United States
troops to help them. Clark position as land
agent gives him great facilities for ruffianism,
and he improves them.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. Ex-senator Seward
has given notice of his intention to introduce
bill in the Senate to reorganize The United
States Supreme and Circuit Courts, so that
the several States shall be represented by
Judges in those courts, more nearly on the
basis of their fsderal population, while the
administration of justice shall be made more
speedy and efficient 1t is understood that
Mr. Seward thinks the Supreme Court is the
slavery citadel to be stormed
Mr.. Wolcott, the recusant witness, was this
evening transferred to the Marshal of the Dis
trict Of Columbia, for confinement in the Jail
In obedience to the order of the House.
The Senate have confirmed Mr.. Jewett for
the Northern District, and Mr.. Birdseu as
Naval Officer Of New York.
An Intellectual motion was made to remove
the injunction of secresy on the speeches and
proceedings attending the confirmation of Mr..
Sedgwick as district attorney of New York.
They involve the merits of New York politics
and the reasons of the removal of McKeon.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-16

MURDER IN Observation-Disclosures six and
seven o'clock, on Saturday evening, Mr.. George
H. Simonson, of Brooklyn, was attacked by
three ruf6ans at the door of Stephen Story's sa,
loon, on Pierrepont near Fulton street, and so
badly injured that ne died between four and FIVE
o'clock Sunday morning.
There was great excitement in Brooklyn, Sun
day, in consequence Of the death of George H
simonsOn. The parties implicated in the assault
were promptly arrested and lodged in the station
house. Sunday evening an impromptu meeting
of citizens was held, at which ex- Mayor Hall pre-
sided, when it was resolved that no effort should
be spared to bring the assassin to punishment
and committee was appointed to carry out this
view. Subsequently committee Of vigilance to
aid in protecting the lives and property Of peace
able citizens from violence, was appointed Al
one period there was decided disposition mani
Tested to lynch the prisoners but better counselG
prevailed, and the idea was abandoned.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-16

YOUTHFUL WITNEss.-In the case of
Robert B, Fitzpatrick, charged with attempt
ing to poison the family of his brother, Ed.
win kirkpatrick, by means of mince pie,
now undergoing examination at Philadelphia,
one of the principal witnesses examined was
little boy, William Henry Kirkpatrick. aged
less than Seven gears, whose clear and straight
forward answers to the battling questions put
to him by the lawyers were wonderful for a
child of that age, The Bulletin reports his
preliminary examination as follows:
Judge Kelley-William, do you know the
difference between the truth and a hep
Chid-Yes, sir.
Q.-What would be the consequence of
telling lie?
Al would be burnt up when 1 die
q. by Lucas Hirst.-Where do YOU livel
AT No. 1881 Arch street, near Broad.
Q.-Do you know what the Bible is?
A.-Yes, sir.
Q.-Do you ever read it,
Al cannot read.
Q.-Do you know what it contains
A.-Yes, sir; goodness
Judge Kelley urged that the child was not
competent to give commentary on the Bible.
although fully competent to act as witness.
Mr.. Lucas Hirst-Haye you had instruc.
ton about this matters
a. es sir.
O. From whomi
A. My father and mother.
Q. What did they say to your
A. l forget.
Judge Kelly-Haven't they told you not to
tell lie.
A. Yes, sir.
Mr. Lucas Hirst, (handing the boy Bible1
Do you know this book
A. Yes, sir.
Q. What is IT.
A. A Bible.
Q. How do you knowi
Al guess so.
Q.-When you swear what do you swear
uponl
Al never swear at all.
The counsel for the defendant objected to
the testimony Of the child being taken, con-
tending that his extreme youth precluded the
possibility Of his being able to comprehend
the solemnity Of an oath, but Alderman Emu,
before whom the examination is taking place,
over. ruled the objection. The boy was then
instructed as to the nature Of an oath and
the penalty for its iniraetion, and proceeded
TO give his testimony in the case.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-16

Hoe CHoLERA.-Dr. Higgins of Maryland,
chairman of committee on the subject, re-
ported to the National Agricultural Society,
Jan. 10, that he had large experience in the
treatment of this malignant disease. He had
practsed on one lot from which 400 or 500
were dying daily. He had madep post norton
examinations on several hundred, and in all
cases he found the disease to be pneumonia,
and not disease of the bowels. The lungs
were always acutely inhamed. The first
symptoms are laziness, husky cough, and a
slight purging; this was followed by vel.
lowish colored, offensive urine, which always
indicated the approach of death. 1t was
necessary to have a practical acquaintance
with the physiognomy, so to speak. of the
disease, to select the diseased victim in season
to accompi. h a cure. He had used gas tar
and plaster as preyentives, and for curative
had given ten grains of bruised MIXTURE of
carbonate of soda and carbonate of barilla, in
equal proportions.
The dose is administered three times a day
1t had been with him invariably successful
His theory was that the excess of hbrine in
the blood was caused by the presence of an
acid, in excess. This q ust be neutralized bv
the use of an alkaline carbonate. The carb.
soda and carb barilla, separately admins
tered, were but partially efEicacious; but to-
gether, accomplished the greatest good. He
had received testimonials from all portions of
the United States, certifying to him Of his
success.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-16

OvBRsEERs OF HARVARD COLLEGE. - Our
Senate and House of Representatives have been
for some weeks differing on the method of choos
ing five Overseers of Harvard College and even
the report of the joint committee of conference
was last week rejected in the House. On Friday
forenoon last, Republican caucus was held In
the State House, and a committee of one from
each county was appointed by the Chair to make
nominations for overseers. On Friday evening,
the committee of fourteen met, and not without
considerable disagreement, selected the following
fse gentlemen as Overseers, viz: Thomas D.
Eliot and Josiah G. Abbott (Unitarian), Peleg
W. Chandler (Swedenborgian), Daniel W. AL
word Orthodoxy and John G. Whittier Quaker.
The present Board is constituted of thirty
persons, five of whom are elected annually by the
Legislature for six years, and the remaining
seven hold their positions er-o6fciO. These seven
are Nathaniel P. Banks, Eliphalet Trask, Chas
W Upham, Julius Rockwell, George S. Bout
we'll, James Walker, and Amos A. Lawrence.
On the present Board of Overseers there are
Unilarians, 9 Orthodox s Episcopaans, 5 Meth
odists, 8 Baptists, l Universalist, Quaker, and
Swedenborgian. The five who go out are E. S.
Gannett and E. R. Hoar, Unitarians B. Stow.
Baptist; Hosea Ballou, ID, Universalist and
David Sears, Episcopalian. If the above named
gentlemen, said to be agreed upon by the commit
tee, should be eleceed, the Board would stand
10 Orthodox, 0 Unitarans. Episeopalians,
Methodists, 2 Baptists, 5 Quakers, and 2 Swe.
denborg ians.
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TUESDAY. FEBRUARY le. 1858.

LEGISLATIVE. Yesterday. among other busi-
ness in the orders of the day, in the House, the
i'll relating to police justices and justices of the
peace, and the bill concerning the records Of
courts of insolvency, were passed to be engrossed
The constitutional amendment, for the aboli-
tion Of the goSszRor's council, &C., was then ia
ken up, being Wits passage to third reading
Mr.. Rantoul of Beverly made the opening speech
in its favor, and was followed by Mr.. Corliss of
Lowell, and Hon. ]. H. Duncan of Haverhill'
against it. The latter's speech was very long
and elaborate Mr.. Browne of Dorcester then
followed in an able speech in its favor.
The Senate concurred with the House in pro-
posing Wednesday (to-mOrrOw) at three o'clock
P NJ, for joint convention of the two branch
es for the choice of two directors of the Western
Railroad on the part Of the State.
Most of the time in the Senate was spent in the
discussion of the motion for the reconsideration
of the vote by which the atheist witness bill, from
the House, was rejected. Senators Bailey,
Earle, and Phelps, made speeches in favor of the
reconsideration, and for the bill, and Mr.. Bran
ming spoke against it.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-16

DEATH OF THE WIDOW OF COMMODORE PER
RY.-The widow OF Commodore Oliver H. Perry
died at her residence in Newport, on Thursday
evening last, having just completed her sixty.
seventh year. Her death, the Newport Mercury
says, was somewhat sudden, though Tor years she
had been suffering from pulmonary attacks that
have frequently threatened to terminate her life
Mrs Perry was the daughter of the late DIR. Ben
jamin Mason. and granddaughter Of the late
Christopher Champln. She was born in New
port, Feb. 18th, 1871, and was married to Oliver
Hazard Perry, May 9th, 1911 Two children
only survive her-a son, who resides in Boston,
and daughter, who is the wife of Rev. Francis
VintOn, D. D., of New York.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-16

One of the most interesting theories
of modern physical science is that concern.
ing the gradual cooling of the sun the fact
being demonstrated that if it cools at the
cooling rate Of water it would since the six
thousand years Of human history, have lost
heat equivalent TO four times the temperature
of red hot iron. This must. OF course, have
affected the temperature of the earth to some
extent, The sun, indeed, need not be much
hotter that melted iron to send us the heat
we have. The distinguished French astron-
omer, Arago has shown, by an application Of
the principles Of optics respecting the polari-
cation Of light that the sun is not a red. hot
ball, but that it is surrounded by atmos-
phere OF flame, through spots in which we
occasionally see the suns dark body. The
sun, then, is not incandeseent, and the com.
cts shine by light reflected from it. How the
sun derives its supply Of heating material,
Will perhaps never be ascertained.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-16

BAY STATE M1LLs.-A hearing was had Mon.
day forenoon before Judge Thomas of the Su-
preme Court, on the application of the committee
Of the stockholders, appointed at their last meet
ing, to ask the Court to issue an injunction
against the corporation. A temporary injunction
was granted on the 9th inst, and this forenoon
the hearing was on question of appointing re.
ceiyers.
After listening to the arguments of the counse
for the petitioners, the Court ordered that the
corporation be dissolved that the temporary in
junction be made perpetual. and the appointment
of the receivers would be deferred until Thursday
next, and in the meantime the Court would hear
any suggestions from parties interested.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-16

The EFFECTS OF MooNLIGHr.-Pro Piazza
Smyth, the Astronomer Royal for Scotland,
IN his interesting account Of a recent scenti-
TIC expedition, made by him to the Peak Of
Teneritfe, has set at rest the guestio vegata of
the heat of the moonlight. He says that his
thermometrical instruments were sensibly af-
fected by the moons rays, even at the lowest
of stations occupied by him at different ele.
vations. In tropical climates, meat which is
exposed to the moonlight, rapidly becomes
putrid and in the West Indies. the negroes,
who will be sweltering and uncovered be-
meath the full glare of tropical sun, care
fully mufie their heads and faces when ex-
posed to the moonbeams, which they believe
will cause swelling and distortion of the fea-
lures, and sometimes even blindness.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-16

PRAYING BY WORD OF CoMMAND.-The
West Pointers" are having a lively time of
1t, in consequence of the Chaplain, an Epis-
copalan, insisting that they shall kneel in
certain parts of the service. The cadets re-
fuse to comply, and the Commander, taking
part with the Chaplain, says the cadets shall
kneel. The cadets reply that they will do SO,
provided he gives the word of command, and
not not otherwise. Kneeling for prayers by
word of command is an arrangement which
has been entirely overlooked in SCOTS mill.
tary instruction manual. But what right
has chaplain of the Episcopal, or any other
religious persuasion, to insist that body of
individuals, whose forms of worship are as
various as their names, shall conform them.
selves to the observances of his particular
creed This is a question which ought to be
determined at once, inasmuch as there is an
application before Congress to increase the
number of Chaplains for the army. The SOL
der, on entering the army, should uuder-
stand what religious duties are expected of
him in addition to his military duties, and
what particular forms of worship he shall
adopt.-Phila. Ledger.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-16

THE SPLIT IN THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY seems
to become wider and deeper with each succeeding
day Attic caucus of the Democratic members
OF Congress, held at Washington, on Friday eve.
ming, ffty-four members were present, among
them several Lecomptonites. The Hon. John
Cochrane presided. Mr. Stephens CT Georgia, in
blazing speech, explained the object of the meet
lug to be more perfect organization of the party
in the House, and arrangement of the order of
business.
The correspondent of the New York Tribune
states tina t.
"Aiter a good deal of palaver, Mr. Clark Of
Missouri said that there was no use in beating
about the bush any longer. The question really
before the caucus was Lecompton, and they must
decide whether or not those who opposed the Le-
compton constitution should be allowed to re-
main in the party.
Upon this, there was fare-up. Mr.. Mont
gomerJ of Pennsy lyanis denounced Lecompton in
strong terms, aid protested against it as ruinous
to the Democratic party.
Mr. Barksdale of Mississippi said that the an
h.Lecompton Democrats were followers Of Gov.
Banks.
Mr.. Cox of Ohio replied that they also follow
ed Gov. Wise.
After a great deal of noise and confusion, the
proceedings terminated with speech by Mr.. Mar
shall Of Illinois, who protested against making
Lecompton test of Democrats As for himself
he represented the strongest Democratic district
in the United States district which had given
the largest majority for Buchanan Suppose it
should turn out that majority Of the Democratic
party were opposed to Lecompton-who then
would be read out of that party He was an old
Democrat, and did not want to be read out of the
party by men who had so lately entered it that
they were hardly dry behind the ears.
The only business transacted by the caucus
to order committee, to be appointed by the
chairman, to report plan of organization and
action. The caucus then adjourned TO Wednes-
day evening.
split IN the party as irreparabe.'
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THE LATEST NEWS.
By Telegraph to the Worcester Daily Spy
By the American Telegraph Compsny's Printing Lines
Once in General Express Office. Lincoln House Block

WAsHINeToN, Monday, Feb. Is.


WASHINGTON, Monday, Feb. l5
SENAtE.
The resolution in the Indiana contested
election cases, was considered.
Nc. Hamhn thought it was remarkable,
thai after the Committee on Elections had re-
ported resolutions directing the taking ct tes-
timony, that the Senate should repeatedly re-
fuse to consider the resolutions. He read Mr..
Mason's remarks On the admission of Mime
sofa, and Mr.. Bayard's argument on the ad :
mission of Kanzas, to show the Importance
of deciding the question before considering
the admission of new States. -
Mr.. Benjamin argued in favor of the com
mittee's resolution.
Mr.. Collamer contended that the testimony
sought was immaterial, and ought not to be
admitted.
Mr.. Toombs advocated the resolution di-
recting the taking of testimony.
Messrs. Simmons and Trumbull opposed It,
Mr.. Stuart suggested the passage of reso-
luton limiting the time of taking testimony.
Mr.. Hunter moved the postponement of the
subject until tomorrow.
The Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE
Mr.. Wolcott appeared with a written state
ment disclaiming any intention to eontemn
the authority of the House. but denying the
right of the committee to require answers to
questions not within the scope of their du-
ties, viz : The investigation Of charges
against members of the last House in conr &C.
ton with the tariff bill. He had been legal
ly advised not to answer any questions cumi-
mating himself, unless an opportunity was
granted him to be heard i'll his defence. He
defended hes position at great length.
Mr.. Burroughs interrupted the reading of
the document, saying he had heard enough.
Mr.. Clemens asked whether the opinion
was signed Reverdy Johnson.
Mr.. Stanton offered resolution declaring
that MIR. Wolcott has failed to answer salts
factorily, and ordering him TO be committed
to Jail and be kept in close custody, until he
is willing to answer all legal and proper ques-
tions. MI. Stanton said that the power to
inquire necessarily implied the power to com
pei witnesses to produce all essential evil
dence. The House had by the common law,
the right to punish witnesses for contempt.
1t was proved that $500 came into the
hands of Mr.. Walcott, perhaps innocentiy,
but subsequently it might have been applied
to corrupt purposes. The committee have
the right of knowing what became of the
money.
MIR. Jones of Tennessee moved to table the
whole subject.
The resolution was passed under the ope-
ration of the previous question by vote Of
1873 against 55
On motion of Mr.. Morrill,, the Committee
on Foreign Relations were instructed to in
quire into the expediency of abrogating the
so-calfed reciprocity treaty with Great Bri-
tain. Adjourned
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-16

John Mccullough has been arrested
at Philadelphia for the murder OF his own
mother, on Friday evening. The mother,
while intoxicated, got into quarrel with her
son. She called him a robber, and ordered
him out Of the house. lie replied that '.if he
was robber she made him so." II is then
said that she spat in his face and he jumped
up and beat her about the head, blackening
both Of her eyes. She fell, and was carried 10
her bed, where she soon died.
All the, Congregational churches in
Lowell have dispensed with their choirs, and
adopted congregational singing.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-16

COMPLEMENTARY CoNoERT.-It will be seen,
by referring to the advertisement, that Fiske's
Band intend giving concert for the benefit Of
Mr.. Arbuckle, the popular and talented leader of
the band, at Mechanics Hall, this evening A
very marked improvement discernable in the
performances Of the band, at the second series of
concerts, over that Of their first. This is in
great measure owing to the untring exertions of
Mr.. Arbuckle, and we trust, therefore, that our
citizens will give him what he richly deserves-an
OVERLOOKING house.