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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-10-10
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Editor Of the Spy:-SIR lin your paper of Wednesday
last noticed in the report annual meeting of the
STOCKHOLDERS of the Grafton Bank the Directors for
the ensuing year were chosen unanimously Now it is
out Just to the public and perhaps the stockholders
mat some explanation ofthe term unanimously as ap
piled in this case should be made. And in truth and
eandor and without prejudice to say that it is an
undeniabe fact that the large majority persons doing
business with the Bank and all the customers in the
village are dsafected with the President the extent
that not one of the principal business firms Tex
cept his own keeps any with Bank at ALL
On their part there to have been spontaneous
movement for change in that office
The stockholders accordingly in proxies which, in
compliance with the law, be left the bank for
record three days prior the day ofmeetng; and when
on examination it found that sixty would
be against the present incumbent it deemed
sary that in order to that majority cham
ges must be made in the stock
meeting of the Directors held Saturday even
ing before the election and before the opening bank
on Monday the President John W. Slocumb, had made
thirty eight transfers of his stock follows Thirty
two in single shares, and the balance two or more
shares Nearly all these transfers members
of his family to workmen in his employ. His
transferred five single shares and three with than
one SHARE thus creating fifty additional in
his family and help in addition which President
purchased Others in Boston, at high price, of those
STOCKHOLDERS VINO mad previously given their proxies
be used against him.
Three more shares were purchased on Sunday of a
gentleman residing in Grafton And finally as if still
apprehensve the result the President prevailed
large stakeholder transfer different individuals
some eighty shares more with the pledge that he (he
President would vacae his office at early day. At
the meeting the President appoint COM
mtee from his friends, including his son. to count
the votes.
Now, after all this preparation, how did the vote
stand? Why he had but t,Co hundred and sereny-eqht
roteS while other directors had four hundred and thirty!
This them the vote reported in the cleo
ton.
This is "pain unvarnshed tale ""nor aught down
in malice" have written much because it is right
and proper that the community and especially those do
ing business the Grafton Bank should know the aodus
operGndi by which their best interests destroyed
have spoken nothing but what be substanated and
have no fears of an investigation.
VI urs, truly, JUSTICE.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-10-10

ANOTHER WILL SET AsIDE.-It will be
S. S. Edwards of Westboro', was thrown from
a carriage, and almost instantly killed. She
left property, which is estimated at about
$4,000. Her husband, formerly clergyman,
and now portrait painter of this city, took
out letters of administration. A will was af-
terward discovered which appears to have
been written by the lady herself, just before
her departure for Europe in 1856. The Fitch
burg Reveille states that the wishes of the tes-
tatrix are not very definitely expressed, except
that she places the greater part of her property
in the hands of Geo. w. Ella, Franklin B.
Gale, William 2. Tlden, and Frederick D.
Huntington, to be applied by them for the ed
ucation of needy youth of both sexes. On
Wednesday, 9TH inst, the will was presented
for approval to the probate court of this coun-
ty, on the ground that there was no evidence
republication, that the two witnesses produced
did not know. whether or not the document
v was signed by Mrs. Edwards when they wit
tnessed it, nor whether the document presented
ano the Court was altogether the one they wit
frdessed. The will is written on separate half
assheets of paper, and has no seal. George W.
T Ella, brother of the deceased, and one of the
executors Or trustees named, has given notice
that he shall appeal from the decision OF the
Court
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-10-10

POLITICAL. The Republican Councillor
Convention for District No 6, which includes
the Worcester East, Southeast, and Southwest,
the Sd Middlesex, and North Norfolk Senator
ial Districts, will be held at South Framing.
ham, Monday, Oct. II. This district is now
represented in the Council by Aaron C. May
hey of Milford.
The Mormons are generally reported to be
in favor of Mr.. Douglas for the Presidency.
They are emphatically squatter sovereignty
men. They want no outside powers or influ
ence interfering with their peculiar institutions
1t is said by Col. Forney's personal friends
that he has consented to be supported by his
Anti Lecompton Democratic friends or fthe
Clerkship, with the understanding that they
will 90 with the Republicans for Speaker, the
latter, Of course, to vote for Col. F. He does
notexpect approval by Judge Douglas.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-10-10

INTERESTING TO GENTLEMEN.-Amongt the
mauy benefits bestowed upon the world by
the illustrous Humboldt is the discovery and
description of the "Shirt Tree" in the wilds of
South America, from which the dandes of
that most fortunate country have only to cut
off slice, cut couple of Sits for arm holes,
and, presto they are forever saved from the
fierce temptations of Falstaff's memorable COM
pany. We suggest that our Agricultural Blu
reau at Washington be petitioned forthwith to
introduce this valuable product not only into
the National Gardens there, but to every place
where committees from state legislatures are
likely to be sent for their country's good for,
by means of it, much squabbling and heart
burning might be saved in auditing the ac-
counts of such committees. What an acquisi-
ton thrifty "shirt tree" growing in the wilds
of Maine would have been to one member of a
recent committee We append Humbolts de-
scription -
ave saw on the slope of the Cerra Duida,
says NJ. Humboldt shirt trees fifty feet high.
The Indians cut off cylindrical pieces two feet
in diameter, from which they peel the red and
fibrous bark without making any longitudinal
incision. This bark affords them a sort of gar
ment, which resembles sacks OF a very coarse
texture, and without . seam. The upper open
ing serves for the head, and two lateral holes
are cut to admit the arms. The natives wear
these shirts of marina in the rainy season I;
they have the form of the ponchos and ruanos of
cotton, Which are SO common in New Grena-
da, at Quito, and in Peru"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-10-10

The "lRREPREssIBLE CoSPLIcr."-Testi.
mony on the side of Mr.. Stewards revolution
airy" doctrine accumulates. Its leading idea
is embodied in the following extract from a
letter from George Washington to Gen Lafav
cite, written while the former was President
Of the United States
II agree with you cordially in your views in
regard to negro slavery. / have long consid
cred it most serious evil both socially and
politically, and should rejoice in any feasible
scheme 10 rid our states OF such burden. The
Congress Of 1887 adopted an ordinance which
prohibits the existence Of involuntary servi.
tude in onr north western Territory forever.
/ consider Il Vise measure. II met with the
approval aud assent OF nearly every member
OF the states more Immediately interested in
slave labor The prevailing opinion in Vir-
ginia is against He spread Of slavery in The ne,c
territory and TRUST WE SHALL HAVE A CON
FEDERAcr OF FREE STATES"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-10-10

SIR HENRY HOLLAND, the grand nephew
of Fox, and son-in-law of Sidney Smith, has
just been on visit to the University, where he
gentlemanly professor, NJ. Schee de We're. 1t
was the arrival of this gentleman in this coun-
try, in company with Mr. Gibbs the former
tutor Of the Prince of Wales, which gave rise
TO the rumor that the latter would come over
to Canada. Sir Henry, whose position as
physician in ordinary to the Queen gives him
reliable means Of information, says the report
is unfounded. The Prince may come over af
ter a few years. lie will, however, first 90 to
Oxford, and there continue his studies-Rich-
moad (Va) Dispatch.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-10-10

THE SCHILLER CENTENNIAL.-The Ger
mans, all over the world, are preparing to eel
citrate worthily the centennial anniversary of
the birthday OF their great poet Schiller. His
genius, so pure and lofty, is eminently worthy
the homage Of intellect in all climes and on
the day OF celebration there will be genial ex-
preston Of admiration and reverence in every
civilized tongue, for the memory of the author
of "The Piccolomini, "Don Carlos, and the
"Maid of Orleans, the Hymn Of JOY" and
works, that, in the German mind, place Sclii
Ter next to Goethe but in that Of many "Gen-
tiles" elevate him above the author OF Faust"
in moral purity, dignity, and warm.hcartcd
messy. o. Picyaae
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-10-10

WE learn that Dr. Perrys agent has been successful in
altering the arrangements which required the Doctors
immediate presence in Providence Therefore, the Doc
tor will remain at the Lincoln House the whole of this
week, hich will enable all who are afflicted with dis
eases ofthe HAIR Scalp receive his attention We
hear the most favorable opinion expressed of the efficacy
of his method of treatment by those who have long su
ered from some of the Capillary diseases and
been relieved by his prescriptions.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-10-10

WHAT DANCES WILL BE FASHIONABLE
THE COMING WINTER "A New York cor
respondent writes that "a grand revolution is
about to take place in the Terpsichorean
world. The round or polka redowa dances
are to be utterly tabooed, in Difference to hoops
and midde-aged ladies. The old OF stately
quadriIe will resume its sway in our best So
ciety.' A newly arrived monsieur from Paris,
is now inducing our young beaux into the
mysteries of the venerable minuet de Ia cour.
One of the Fifth Avenue model men,, the
Belyidere Apollo of large fashionable circle,
has lately added to his list of terrible fascina-
tons the art Of going through Sir Roger de
Coverly' in style which the Mythical high
bred gentleman Of that name would have en-
We'd i"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-10-10
nUsINEss NnrICrs

FAIR ron THE ORPHANS IIoME.-rhe managers of the
chiidrens Friend Society purpose holding fair for the
bene Of that institution the 81 and lth of November
Among the many plans suggested for replenishng their
exhausted treasury, they have deemed this most likely
To succeed AS this is charity In which all classes Of
ourei1e's possess common interest, II is hoped that
none will withhold their contributions however s,nail
they may be- Those in this city and In the ncighbora
towns who are disposed to mid In this object are request
Cd to forward their contributions as cny as the 10th Of
October to Mrs Mary w. Brown 26i Main street. or to
any VI the managers. dtNt ug
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-10-10

FITcHBURG.-The Reveille learns that in
the case of the Fitchburg & Worcester Rail-
road Company VS.. the Fitchburg Railroad
Company, the referees have awarded to the
Fitchburg Worcester Company 49, 700 46,
cost of reference and costs of court.
At the recent meeting of the stockholders
of the Fitchburg Bank, it was voted to erect a
monument to the memory of their late Presi-
dent, Francis Perkins, at a cost of $500.
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City ann County sntelIigente,

SUPREME JUDICIAL CoURT-FM Bench
Lar TTm.-The case being argued when the
court adjourned, on Saturday, was that of
Charles Flags VS.. city of Worcester, for dam
highway on to land of plaintiff. on Bowdoin
street This case came up from the lower
court on exceptions, and the arguments there
upon will be continued this morning. Dewey
& Williams for plaintiff, Foster & Baldwin for
fendant
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-10-10

MISSIONS AND SLAvERY-The American
Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions
have voted to accept the report of the Pruden-
tial Committee and repudiate all connection
with those mission churches which endorse
slavery. The Cherokee and Choctaw mis-
sions are those repudiated. This result was
reached at the end of long and somewhat
excited night session.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-10-10
,, DE; Duponeo's Colder PHI. for Females,


00StfHctt0RS from UhdteUer cause, and ARRAYS
successful as restorative.
These Pills have been used by the doctors for many
years, both in France and in America with unparalleled
success in and he is urged by many thousand
ladies' who have used Them to make the Pills public
the aleViatlOn OF those suffering from Irregularities
whatever, well TO prevent increase of family
where health will not permit it. Females peculiarly sit
uated, those supposng themselves ca toned
against using these Pills while in that condition. the
proprietor assumes no responsibility after this admon
ton, although their mdness would mischief
to health Otherwise the Pills recommended Full
and explicit directions accompany each box. Price One
Dollar Sold wholesale and retail by James Green III
Main street and Charles Sbey lao Main street. Worces
ter Ladies by enclosing them ST. have the Golden
Pills sent to any part OF the country by return mail
81
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-10-10

MILLER's RIVER BANK.-At meeting of
the stockholders of the Miller's River Bank,
held Oct. Sd, the old Board of Directors and
officers were reelected, as follows directors
Seth Hapgood, Joseph Raymond, Jonathan
Bowker, Isaac Stevens, John C. Hill, Nathan
iel Richardson, George T. johnson. Presi-
dent-Seth Hapgood, Esq.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-10-10

ACCIDENTALLY SHoT.--While Mr.. Lyman
v B. Cooke of Athol, and his brother, were
coonhunting in Enfield, Friday night, gun
in the hands of third party was accidentally
shot into Mr.. Cooks leg. The muzzle of the
gun was but few feet distant, and the entire
charge entered the calf, few inches below
the knee joint. The unfortunate man was at
tended by Drs. Winslow and lockwood of
Enfield
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-10-10

The Republicans of Fourth Councillor District are
quested to elect delegates to Councillor Convention
be held at Iwichells Hall, Atho Depot, TUESDAY,
Oct lS at II O'Clock a M, for the purpose of nomina-
ing candidate for Councillor and for transacting such
other business may come before the Convention.
The basis of representation be one delegate from
each town and city in the destrict and one additional
delegate for every two hundred legal voters and for
each fractional part Thereof Of hundred more.
j. W. DENNY, Chm Coun. Dist. Com.
Worcester, Sept. % 1852 dtOlS o8
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-10-10

The Republican voters of Worcester County are re-
quesed to elect delegates to County Convention to be
held at Horticultural Hall, in Worcester THURSDAY,
Oct 2Oth at IL O'Clock NJ for the purpose of nominal
ing candidates for the following County Offices be
ed for at the next ensuing State Election High Sheriff.
and two Special Commissioners District Attorney Cou-
ty Commissioner and four Commissioners of Insolvency.
and for the purpose of transactng any other business
which may properly come before the Convention
The basis of representation to be delegate from
each city and town. and additional delegate for every
two hundred voters and greater fraction thereof
The members of the County Committee are requested
to meet said hall 10 O'Clock A. NJ of the same day.
Per order of the Committee.
Worcester, Oct A. 1859 w. W. RICE Chairman.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-10-10
SIR JOINS FRANkL1N.-There are man,

SIR JoHN FRANKLIN.-There are many
persons in this country to whom the most in
teresting portion of the news from Europe by
the Canada, will be that relating to Sir John
Franklin. The persistent devotion and zeal of
his wife have been rewarded. She has gained
definite knowledge of the fate of his expedi-
ton and ascertaned, not only that he is dead
bat also the precise date of his death; and the
particulars will be read with eager interest
throughout the civilized world. The expedi-
ton which has made these discoveries was fit
ted out at Lady Franklin's expense. 1t was
commanded by Capt McClntock, who, after
long and perilous voyage in search of
traces pitched tent beneath large cairn on
Point Victory. The top of the cairn had fall
en- and among the ruins was a tin box in
which was paper containing record signed
by officers of Franklins vessels. The sub
stance of it is given in the English journals as
follows:
"This cairn was built by the Franklin expe-
dition, upon the assumed site of Games Ross's
pillar which had not been found. The Erebus
and Terror spent their first winter at Beechy
Island after having assembled Wellington
Channel to lat. II deg. N, and returned by the
west side of CORVALLIS Island. On the 18th
of September, 1916, they were beset in lat. 20
05 N, and lon. 9S % w.
'Sir John Franklin died on the 18th ofJune,
1S47 On the 22d of April, lS48, the ships
were abandoned five leagues to the N. N. w.
of Point Victory, and the survivors, 105 in
number, landed here under the command of
Capt Crozier-"
This paper was dated 18th April 1S4s, and
upon the following day they intended to start
for the Great Fish River The total loss by
deaths in the expedition up to this date was
nine officers and fifteen men. A vast quantity
of clothing and stores lay strewed about, as if
here every article was thrown away which
could possibly be dispensed with-pickaxes
shovels, boats, cooking utensils iron work
rope, blocks, canvas, dip circle, a sextant
engraved Frederic Horribly, R. NJ small
medicine chest, oars, &c
"When in lat. SO 09 N. and long. SO q w.
continues Capt M'Clintock, we came to a
large boat, discovered by Lieut.. Hobson few
days previously, as his notice informed me.
1t appears that this boat had been intended for
the ascent of the Fish River, but was aban-
doned apparently upon return journey to the
ships, the sledge upon which she was mounted
-. being pointed in that direction She measur-
:, Il % feet in length, by y feet wide, was most
~, fully fitted and made as light as possible
HoIe sledge was of solid oak, and almost as
@ond. the boat.
BOOTiISaihde quantity of clothing was found
.ns osm Wiia two human skeletons. One of
NJ dtfnarpart of the boat, under
NE" er y other, which was more
eby invites his friends and the 4nimals, was found in
anime his assortmenfaIP atches, quantity of
...-a.a.,u..... and few religious
n It no journals, pock-
BOOTS, SHOES, sLIPF,SAA upon any article of
avrtzSs- " diff
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-10-10

NOTICE OF LARGE ARRIVAL OF STRANGERs.-There
arrived the sth inst and took lodgings thirteen per-
sons from Pixies Peak, Kansas, and persons from Chi
caro, ILL.,, at the Farmers Hotel, kept by Joshua
Wetherbee, No Is Mechanic street. in this city.
Oct. 10, 1859 olt
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-10-10

REMEMBER THE AGED CrTIzENs.-This is
the birthday of the oldest man in this city, Mr..
Ebenezer Moore, who was born in Worcester,
Oct 10, I76O. ninety-nine years ago.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-10-10

BANK DfvIDENDs.-The Boston Advertiser
publishes list of the October dividends paid
by the banks Of this State. 1t appears there
from that the dividends declared by forty of
the forty-one Boston banks Including those at
South Boston, and emitting the Bank of Mutu.
al Redemption, which did not declare a diyi-
dend) were 81, I'll $50, on capital Including
the Bank of Mutual Redempton) Of s3l, 92l,,
100 (less the increase in two banks). This is
an average of 3 Al. 100 (neary 81 per cent.
Or the one hundred and thirty county
banks IN the State, eight are not heard from,
one Cat least) passes it dividend, and six de-.
clare their dividends in May or July. The
one hundred and twenty-one banks remaining
have a combined capital of s25, 4S7 500, on
which they declare an average dividend of 8
7.lO per cent. =
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-10-10
Worcester East senatorial convention.

Worcester East Senatorial Convention.
The Republican voters of the Worcester East Senate
rial District requested elect delegates Conven-
ton, to meet at Westboro' on TUESDAY, October Is,
at II O'Clock M, for the purpose of nominating
ddate for Senator and the transaction any
mess. The basis of representation in the Convention
be delegate for each town in the District and
additional delegate each hundred voters,
ing to the last State majority fraction will
title town to additional delegate. By order of the
District Committee.
WIN F. SLOCUM, Chairman.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-10-10

Loss OF Works OF ARr.-The ship Josiah
Quincy, whose loss is reported in our ship
news, was on the voyage from Leghorn TO
Boston She had on board very valuable
collection Of works of art, belonging to our
citizens who have recently visited Italy. The
paintings, bronzes, books, photographs bas-re-
liefs, ancient arms and armor, and statuary.
that sunk IN her, cost many thousands of dol.
lars.-Boston Transcript.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-10-10

ASK any Que who has ever used DIR. M'LANE'S
CELEBRATED LIVER PILLS, prepared by Fleming
Bros, what they think of them. Ninety-nne in hun
bred will tell you they the best Pills for liver com
plant, sick headache and dyspepsia that they have
ever used Eead the following from one of our most re-
spectacle citizens:
NEW YORK, August 5, 1882
do hereby certify that have been suffering from
pain in my side and breast for long time and after try
ing may remedies came to the conclusion that my liver
was affected l Immediately commenced using Dr. NJ
Lane celebrated Liver Pills prepared by Fleming Bros
of Pittsburg and the few that have taken have given
me more relief than all the other medicines have taken
put together went to acairvoyant to consult him;
after examining me carefully he advised me to continue
the use of Dr. Lanes Pills; that they would eectual-
ly me- W. W. PHILIPS
No. Columbia Place.
Purchasers will be careful to ask for DIR. M'LANE'S
CELEBRATED YERMIFUGE, manufactured by FLEM-
ING BROS. of Pittsburg, Pa. All other Vernfuges in
comparison worthless. Dr. N Lanes genuine Yermi-
uge also his celebrated Liver Pills, now be had at
all respectable drug stores None genuine without the
signature of FLEMING BROS
~ ubtSw (S1
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-10-10

The American Telegraph Company have
opened an Office at Westboro', which connects
them, by telegraph, with the rest of mankind
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-10-10

AccIDENT.-Walter, little son of John
Edwards, who resides on Grove street, while
out picking chestnuts, one day last week, fell
from tree and broke his arm, dislocated his
jaw, and broke out several teeth. He was very
seriously injured, but is now doing well.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-10-10

learned that III.
Honesty is the Best p rs before anoth-
Many people are now DESTROYS like myse,'' :" u'Ue "a
@ n dSSa AND as ydn um0o enough of them
up help of the nee anus Vi uie present
SPRING & SUMNER ~ ,nI ,o unieaS ,n
b T = cree lead through the arctic
AT UNHEARD, benefits to science" from voy-
TtRo Se oG6 6S oraon in that quarter exist
gps aad the and talk than in reality True the
-. would like to know all about that "open
polar sea" and complete knowledge of that
arctic world would doubtless be useful But
it costs too much; more, we are inclined to
think, than it is worth