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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15

BERKSHIRE ITENs.-The temperature at
Pittsfeld on Monday last averaged colder than
any other day recollected. The thermometer
at A. NJ. stood at 26 below zero-at 10
o'clock, A. NJ, 20 below at III o'clock, Is
below at o'clock, is below at midnight
20 below. On Tuesday, at ! o'clock A. M. it
was 20 below, and did not rise above zero dur
ing the day.
The Albany morning train eastward, on the
Western Railroad, was on Monday morning
thrown from the track at Shaker Village,
West Pittsfeld in consequence of the break
ing of tire, caused by frost, and delay of
two hours and half was the result
The forty-second anniversary of the Berk-
shire Bible Society was held at Lenox, We'd
nesday, JAN 5, Rev. DR.. Humphrey presiding.
The officers of last year were reelected. The
donations from the several branch societies,
for 1853, and to the present time in 1859,
amount to S2525 &c.
Charles Heebner, Esq, of Lee, has four yoke
of cattle, which weigh, in the aggregate b.
800 pounds. The heaviest yoke brought down
4,775 pounds.
The death of Judge Dewey was caused by
malignant erysipelas.
Mr.. Chester Hewlett of Pittsfeld slaughtered
apig on the 9th of December, % days old,
which weighed 1926 pounds when dressed
A little son of William C. Pattison, express
agent on the Honsatonic Railroad, was drown
ed last week.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15

A REPLY TO INToLERANcE.-Cer pbar-
isaical persons have taken Henry Ward Beech
er to task for lecturing in the church of Theo-
dore Parker, in Boston. They fear he will
impair his (B.'s) influence, encourage error in
doctrine; &C., by said course. Mr. Beecher
replies to these gentlemen in the Independent
of this week, in manner both able and cath
Ollie He says whenever he can find opportu
nifty to help Others in doing good, he is dis
posed to embrace it, without inquiring wheth
er they agree with him on every other subject
or not. This is manly, noble sentiment
which we commend to all-whether Christian
Jew, or Gentle.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15
RHODE ISLAND AFFAIRS.

The General Assembly will commence its
january session on Monday next at Provi-
dence. This is the long session-say of three
or four weeks-a session that would be consid-
cred very brief in Massachusetts We are in
formed there is but little business of Importance
expected to come up. The liquor law will re-
ceive its usual tinkering, and remain as inoper-
alive as before The Providence Post, edited
by an old Temperance lecturer and also one of
the Sons of Temperance, is in favor of leaving
the whole matter to the city and town authori-
ties, which would result, in at least some in
stances, in the old usage of licensing to SELL
Rev. John Jennings, formerly of this city,
has accepted the unanimous invitation of the
Baptist Church and Society in Woonsocket to
become their pastor. The vestry of the new
house of worship will be occupied for the first
time tomorrow
Capt. Richard Y. Baker committed suicide
in Providence on Wednesday night, by swal-
lowing large dose of strychnine. He com
mitted the act at the house of Mrs. Maria p
Minor, on Benefit street. After drinking the
fatal draught, he sat down by the stove, told
what he had done, and commenced singing
hymn, commencing, 81 am going home, to die
no more" physician was sent for, but
Capt Baker refused to take any antdote and
soon expired. The deceased was SO years old,
and leaves two children at Dennis, Mass. He
has relatives in New Bedford His wife died
two years since.
Thos. j. A. Gross, one of the most efficient
police officers of Providence was thrown out
of sleigh and against fence, while travelling
on the Smithfeld turnpike, on Wednesday
night. His recovery is considered doubtful
The Providence Journal records a sad case
of restitution in that city. Another and child
were found in a wretched old cellar without
food, and with but very little clothing. The
poor child was reduced to a mere skeleton
The cause of this Indebtedness is, the mother
is welded to intoxicating drugs.
Bishop Clark delivered the 9th of the Ly
ceum Lectures at Woonsocket on Wednesday
evening His subject was, Public Opinion,
and that same opinion says it was very dull
affair.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15

The DoUCER TO MAJOR SrEyEYs.-Our
State Senate has, very wisely as it appears to
us, voted not to give Major Stevens the rent
OF house at the expense of the Common
wealth. The same arguments in favor of such
gift, would apply to almost every retiring off
Ger. Major Stevens has held the office of
Sergeant-at-Arms long time; we think he
has performed his duties faithfully, but he has
been paid for them, and even generously
Hence, he has no claim against either the gov
eminent or the people; and should he accept
gift thus offered, we should think much less
OF him as an honest man than we do at pres
ent. If his personal and political friends
choose to make him a present, nobody will
object-providing they thrust their hands into
their own pockets instead of into the State
Treasury.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15
CONNECTICUT.

The Republican State Convention assembled
at New Haven on Thursday. A. Brandagee
OF New London, presided The present in
cumbents were nominated for reelection, as
follows For Governor, VIM. A. Bucking-
ham, of Norwich; Lieut. Governor, Julius
Catlin, of Hartford; Secretary of State, John
Boyd, of Winchester; Treasurer Lucius j.
Hender, of Hebron; Comptroller, VIM. H. Blu
ell, of Clinton. a series of resolutions of the
usual character, re-afirming the principles of
the party, were adopted.
The Congressional Conventions will be held
as follows First District, at Hartford, Tues.
day, 18th; second, at Middletown, Tuesday,
25th third, at Norwich, Wednesday, Feb. ID !;
fourth, at Bridgeport, Tuesday, Feb. 9th.
The cotton factory of Gen. o. f. Smith, in
Montville, was destroyed by fire on Wednes-
day The fire originated in the picker room,
probably from some hard substance in the cot
ton, causing friction Such was the rapidity
of the flames that some of the operatives bare
ly escaped with their lives. The mill and ma
chinery were nearly new.
The State Agricultural Society held its an
nual meeting at New Haven on Monday. 1t
is in debt to the amount of 81 500, and it is
proposed to permanently locate the annual ex-
hibitions in the town that will pay the debt
and donate thirty acres of land for the use of
the Society.
The receivers of the Litchfield Bank have
commenced suits against Is or 20 of those
who gave notes for their subscriptions to its
capital stock.
Mrs L. H. Sigouney, Miss Frances Caul-
kins, Rev. A. L. Chester and George Canning
Hill have consented to perform the parts as
signed them in the coming Norwich centenna-
ry celebration.
Lewis Whittemore's ioiner's shop at Rocky
Hill was burned on Wednesday. Loss, S25-
600.
Charles Prinde, of Monroe, aged rs, long
known as an astronomer, mathematician and
lover of science and Dr. Elijah Middlebrook,
of Trumbull, publisher of the New England
Almanac,and long associated with him in bust
ness and friendship, both died recently in the
same hour
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15

The Chicago Tribune says the Chicago and
Burlington Road has handled ninety-six thou
sand pieces of baggage during the past year,
without single instance of loss to Il passen-
ger-Erchange
This is somewhat remarkable; but if third
that number of pieces have been handled with
out being broken, the fact is without prece-
dent since the luggage was landed from Noah S
ark The way baggage-masters knock to pieces
trunks, is sorrowful to everybody save trunk
manufacturers. We half suspect there is a
league between them
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15

DEATH OF JUDGE DEwEY.-Hon Daniel
N. Dewey, Judge of the Court of Probate and
Insolvency for Berkshire County, died at his
residence at Williamstown, at one o'clock Fri
day morning, aged SO years. He was brother,
we believe, to Hon. Judge Dewey of the Su-
preme Court
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15

RUTLAND.-A soiree, for the benefit of the
Rutland Band, took place in that town last
Thursday evening. 1t was originally appoint
ed to be held on New Years Eve, but had been
The Town Hall was crowded There was an
abundance of good speaking. Music was fur
nished by the Band, and songs were sung by u
quartette. The results are, light hearts and
heavy pockets, as far as the members of the
Band are concerned.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15

10 The Bostonians appear to be committed
to the project of a submarine cable from Bos-
ton to Nova Scotia. A favorable report of
committee of citizens, was adopted on Thurs
day, and subscriptions for stock are now being
circulated. This line is to connect with an
Atlantic Telegraph, from Ireland to the Straits
OF Belleisle, according to the plan of Mr.. CHS
borne, the real originator of the defunct cable.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15

ACCIDENTS FROM SLIPPING.-The slippery
state of the sidewalks, yesterday, owing to the
rain upon the ice and snow, made it very in
convenient for pedestrians to get about espe-
cially in the after part of the day and evening.
We have heard of several instances of persons
slipping down, and we presume many others
suffered III like manner.
Joseph Thayer Esq, of Uxbridge, slipped
in front of the Lincoln House, and fell, severely
brusing several fingers of his right hand
A lady, while going out of the Post Office
building, slipped upon the steps, and fell pros
trate, considerably stunning her, although she
received no serious injury.
An Irishman, on Front street, opposite the
City Hail. slipped upon the sidewalk-it was
supposed by some, in consequence of having
imbibed too freely of ''the critter," but there
was sufficient reason to account for the fall
without so dark an insinuaton.
An Irish lady, walking near the lacality last
mentioned, also slipped and fell, but no serious
injury resulted.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15
DOMESTIC MARKETS.
Rr,ubton cot,e 1Ya.,,o+1.n,

tBrIghton Cnttle MISUNDERSTANDING 10.
At Market 1900 Beef Cattle 100 Stores 2OOO Sheen ard
Lambs, and $50 Swine.
BEEF -Prces-Extra s; First quality 50; Sec
ond quality, So Is; Third quality IS.
WORKING OXEN-None.
MILCH Cows-Extra 49, a 80; common is "a 49,
VEAL CALvEs-Salcs at 81 "a u.s.
Three years old s24 a 50.
SHEEP AND LAMBS-S2 IS a 3: extra 81 4 a G
PELTs-Sl 25 90 so.
SwINE-Fat Hogs, none Pigs, retail 81 6064.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15

BLACKsToNE.-The Union House, which
has been closed for several months, has recent
ly been re-opened by Mr.. Enos Hayward. 1t
is the only public house in the town. There
was "Scythe Makers BALI there, last even
ing which resulted to the satisfaction of those
hard-fisted but warm hearted sons of toll.
Copies of The DAILY and WEEKLY SPY
may always be found at the news-room of our
friend Kelton, opposite the post-ofIice
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15

HoLDEN.-A valuable horse, the property
of Silas Howe, Esq, Of Holden, while being
embarrassed, after having been driven home
from church on Sunday afternoon last drop
ped down and suddenly expired. A blood yes
sci was rupturcd
A social gathering was held in this town,
last Thursday evening, the proceeds of which
were given to Rev. Mr.. Bailey, who, having
been engaged as missionary for over twenty
years in the Sandwich Islands, is now, after a
short visit TO his native land, about to return
to that field Of labor. The gathering was ar
ranged by the ladies Of Rev. Mr.. Paine's con
gregation, and was very successful above one
hundred dollars being nettcd rs the result.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15

TERRIBLE SUFFERING FROM CoLD ON THE
PLAINs.-James M. Guthrie, who left Salt
Lake Nov. II, gives painful account of the
suilerngs of men and animals on the Plains
in consequence Of the GOODNESS of the weather
Men were frozen to death at nearly every sta
ton on the route. Ten of Major RusselI's
men had been frozen to death at one time The
snow was very deep, and the weather colder
than had been known for thirty years, the
thermometer sinking to u degrees below zero.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15
BUSINESS NOTICES.

JoHN KEITH Co.. at POS Main street, by their
advertisement in another column, have completed
arrangements for the manufacture of all kinds Of Blank
Books, which they do in the perfect manner. Some
splendid specimens of their work may be in their
show window. Their stock of American, English and
Letter, Note Paper, and Envelopes and other Station
cry is very large and extensive and those in will do
well to call and examine.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15

To- Young America appears to be in the as
ccndant as regard political offices. Mr.. Ma
Collin, the Democratic candidate for Governor
Of Kentucky, is but twenty eight years old, and
Gen. Mramon, the new President elect Of
Mexico, Is but twenty-six.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15

FoR THE LADiEs-At late public recep-
ton by President Buchanan, bis handsome
niece, who presides at the White House, re-
ceived the guests with her bonnet on The rea.
son assigned was, that by this disguise, she
would not be distinguished from the guests
and thus saved many mpudcnt stares Had
the Empress Of France done this, we should
not expect to see a lady minus a bonnet for
the next twelvemonth.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15

REMOVABLE BRoADBENr's Medical ONCE is
removed TO NO Bunnch street. opposite Revere Iots
second door from Court street Boston.
no ono suffering from any affection Of the Lungs Heart
LIVER Kidneys or Digestive Organs troubled with flu
mcrs of any kind, should fail to consult him. Ilc win
uescribe and tell any ones disease the moment lie secs
'hem without receiving any Information from them con
corning their troubles.
All consultations at his Office, or By letter are made
lrec OF charge to both ladies and gentlemen Ills med
ces are purely vegetable, free from all poison ana very
PHEASANT to take; they are all prepared by the Doctor
himself
Onico hours from u. M 10 n. M. and ON s,rdo,,
"on H. M 10 ~ M. drulhaS2m dgs
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15

THE THoRNDKE WILL CASE will come be-
fore the Probate Court, in Boston, on Monday,
when day will be specially assigned it. The
counsel are Rufus Choate and B. r. Curtis for
the contestants, and b. F. Thomas, (of this
city, j. L. English, and W. n Davis, for the
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15

PosTAGE.-The House Committee on Post
Offices, have decided, it is said neither to raise
the rates of postage, nor abolish the franlying
privilege. But they will report in favor of cor
recting the abuses of the latter. Halfway
work
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15

gy- The Winter here and down South, is
slightly different AT Charleston last Friday,
there was succession Of heavy thunder show
ers, and at Tampa, Florida, there have been
several cases of yellow fever within a fort
night. Roses are in bloom at Charleston.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15

DoRMAN's SALooN.-C. X. Dorman, at 9l3 Main street
supplies the hungry denizcns Of the North with the
choicest substanals of life in the shape eatables lie
will serve up, this evening, of his choicest chow
ders, which he knows well how to get. Drop in and
give him trial The famous cook, "Dr. Smith," will be
on hand, usual, ready wait upon you to any thing
you ask for
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15

0Sy- The Hartford Times learns from a
Monterey letter of November 29, i'm the Browns.
vile Flag, that Seymour, the absconding treas,
urer of the Hartford Savings Bank, was then
residing in the house of DIR. Mears, in Montel
row
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15

G2"Hon. Thos. II. Seymour, our late Min
lister to Russia, was examining the batte-feds
in the Crimea, at last adyices Tom is quite
as much military man as diplomat; and he
carries beneath his jacket as generous heart
as ever blessed son Of Connecticut.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15

DELAWARE SENAToR,--On Thursday the
Legislature elected Willard Salisbury to the
United States Senate for the term of six years
from the 9TH of March next.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15

10 The difficulty between Messrs. English
and Montgomery, members of the lower branch
OF Congress, has been amicably adjusted
The only weapons they now use are cham
payne bottles.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15

SISGULAR.A man (namcd Henry Jack.
SOM and his wife were both found dead in bed,
in New York, on Thursday. Both were very
incorporate, and post mortem examination
showed that both died of congestion of the
brain. They leave a large family of chill
dren.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15

RcE's EATING HoUsE,-Few caterers understand so
well how to administer TO the wants of the public, as
"Charley Rice, at his admirable Saloon, Nos and2
Pipcr's Block. Determined not to be behind ON any
thing he has completed arrangements for regular social
time to-day and this evening The best of every thing
will be provided His chowders of tip top quality
For specimen, drop in this evening.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15

PHILLTPsToN.-During the year 1858, there
were II deaths, the ages varying from months
to 76 years. Two were less than one year of
age, one between 10 and 90 two between 80
and 40, two between 40 and So one between
60 and 70, and two over TO-
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15

BAY STATE SALooN.-Thurston, at his uniivalled quar-
ters No Bay State Block, proposes grand social as
semby of his friends this evening, when such times may
DC expected as we read Of From the reputation of the
proprietor in the past the public fear dsappont
men The admirers of tail chowders will be ON hand as
usual Itisexpected there will be a great crowd
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15

sPuRR's SALooN.Z. Spur at his No Eating House,
corner of Main and Foster Streets will have splendid
times, to-day the finest specimens of turkes chick
ems, roat beef, &c which the market affords Judging
from the past, magnificent time may be expected As
usual, the entertainment will close with grand chow
der in the evening to which every body is invited
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15
RELIGIOUS SUMMARY.

FOREIGN Missions IN BosroN.-Rev. DR..
Anderson, Secretary of the American Board,
reports the amount contributed to its treasury
ny the Orthodox Congregational chuches in
Boston for 1858, as follows:
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15

HARDwICK.-Dr. A. NJ Circuit removed
scirrhous tumor weighing nearly apound from
the breast Of Mrs. Brigham Aiken, last Satur-
urday, whilst under the influence of ether.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15

LEWIS q THvNERs EATING HoUEB.-Lews & Thayer,
at their well known head quarters 232 Main street. will
have another series of those entertainments for which
they have become so much renowned to-day and this
evening. Their mode Of doing things is after the most
approved style and ORDER and those who like enjoy
themselves over the good things of life will do well to
nttn
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15

IAaf distressing 1afady the Dyspepsia is not peri
odcal, but permanent complaint, suffering
at all times and under all circumstances The only real
cure Tor ms disease and its concomtant evils is
world renowned Oxygenated Bitters
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15

PoLIcE CoURT-There were no cases be-
fore the Court yesterday. If any persons
were seen in the streets in staggering condi-
ton, it was in consequence of the slippery state
of the sidewalks, and not Of having imbibed
too much of ''the ardent"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15

HARvARD.-The Pensioners of Rev. VIM.
A Whitwell, on Monday, the 18th, the ami
versary of his birthday, arranged to have him
and his wife take tea at neighbors, and, in
the meantime, assembled at his residence, and
on their return between and o'clock, gave
them very happy surprise. The rooms were
filled with guests, and A. G. Hill, Esq, made
a feeling address to the pastor, which was suit
ably responded to- Gifts consisting of money
and other presents were then made, and con-
versation music, &C., made the evening pass
away most agreeaby, and it proved one of the
most pleasant surprise parties of the season.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15

OAKHAM.-During the year 1858, there were
II deaths-a few more than the average The
ages of these varied from Z months to 90
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15

PETERsHAM-The friends of the Baptist
Society in Petersham, made a donation visit to
their pastor, Rev j. Shepardson, recently, and
made him valuable presents amounting in all to
S1OO
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15

TEMPERANCE.-Mr Brown of Boston,
reformed inebriate, gave an interesting lecture,
including his own experience of the evils of
intemperance, at the Town Hall in Barre, last
Tuesday evening
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-15

Court OF COMMON PLEAs-The case of
A. D. Taft VS.. Joseph w. Maynard, of Black
stone, for the recovery of note of hand for
$500, was decided yesterday by verdict for
defendant.
The case of Smith & Sanford VS.. S. c. How
ard of Oxford, for the recovery of debt of
1881, was commenced, and suspended till to-.
day. Rice & Nelson for plaintiffs. and Chaplin
& Dadmun for defendant.
No. 267, Austin A. Wheelock VS. John Ker-
nan ct al ofBlackstone, was then commenced
and is now on trial. This is an action to re-
cover damages of defendant, to the amount of
$500, for running into the chaise of plaintiff by
an express wagon Of defendant. Todd for
plaintiff and Dean for defendant.
The following cases are next in or
der; Nos. pa, 3O1, $685. S37, Ala, AIS, 400,
426, 1856, 438, All, AIS, 481, SIG, SIT, SIS,
$40, 52l, 585, 586, 547, $50, 577, COZ, 625, 635,
GAL, 643, 651, SOL, 7o7, 1872, 7S9, 100, 79l, 796,
885, $40, S53, $40, S53, 868, 982