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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-25

SHoRT-SIGHTED REvENGE.-Some time ago
man was arrested in New York for an assault
on an officer, and was sentenced to an impris-
onment for thirty days, about one sixth of the
time he would have been committed for, had
he not been politician of some influence, be-
ing the keeper of Fourth Ward drinking
house. One of his first acts, on regaining his
liberty, was to punish the officer whose evil
dence had convicted him; to this end, he
sent his wife screaming into the street, Just as
his intended victim was passing the house, and
babe her implore the aid of the officer against
the husband, whom she was to accuse of beat
ing her. The strategem succeeded, and the
officer had no sooner set foot within the trap
than he was assaulted by the publican and his
son. They beat him with his own club, broke
glass decanter upon his head, and attempted
to stab him The officer, however, overpow-
cred the father took him to the station, then re-
turned for the son. Both are now committed
on charge of assault with intent to kill So
much for revenge
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-25

PRINCE ALFRED, the midshipman, when
aboard ship with his messmates of the same
age, little older than himself, throws off all
restraint, and is literally one of themselves
No servant is allowed him, while he regularly
stands his watch sleeps in a cot, and pays,
like every one else, twenty-fv cents for his
daily mess He is kind-hearted, atfectonate
youth, and in some of his acts the careful train
ing which he has received at the hands of his
mother is clearly shown. If one of his ship
mates is sea-sick or ill, he will, without being
asked, take an amusing book and read to him.
This has been often noticed in his treatment to
young officer on board, by the name of Cor
don, and is an inborn trait Of character which
may be noticed, and promises well for the flu
ture correspondent Of The Herald says
that it is rumOred at Malta that his next cruise
will be to Canada, his first landing place New
York, and his first visit to the President
Those fond of hunting the British or other lions,
will please take notice.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-25

The POPULATION AND MANUFACTURES OF
DETRoIT.-A census has recently been taken
of Detroit, which reveals a most gratifying
state of things. The growth the city during
the last thirty years is a marvel In 1880 the
population was 2222. In 1910 only 9102 In
1850 it reached p 057. The numbers have in
creased at the rate of about 10000 year. un.
til the census of 1858 shows a population of
o2,45O. The statistics given with the census
speak well for the manufacturing and other
important interests of the city, and show that
the prosperity is substantial and founded on
the employment of the masses. The mechan-
les shops number SIS, iron machine shops IL,
iron toundries 20, boiler manufactures 5, loco
motive works l, brass foundries 7, Touring
mills 8, steam planning and door, sash, &C., &c.
To iron manufactures, especially, great share
of the recent prosperity of the city is due
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-25

MAsoUERADERs IN MILwAUKIE.-A great
masquerade ball was given in Milwaukee about
week ago The News of that city, in the
course of an article describing it, says:
One gentleman fell in love with his own
sister, while another man danced, talked and
promenaded with gentleman in woman's
dress three hours, in the vain hope of finding
out who the dear creature was. One young
men took his mother to the supper and great
was the surprise of both on hearing how mat
tiers stood. One Of our leading merchants gave
his ring to young lady if she would raise her
mask that he might see her features, when it
was his own sister, who he supposed was at
home with the toothache! Two gentlemen
got into warm dispute as to who certain
young lady with black domino was and after
making wager Of two bottles of champagne,
found out that the young lady was the young
er and michieyous brother of the losing party
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-25

former publishers, the Harpers, before closing
the contract They replied, it is said, some
what cavalierly, closing with an otferless favor
able than that of the Boston publishers,
and couched in vague and Indifferent terms
He accepted the offer of Phillips, Sampson, &
Co.; and was soon after surprised by note
from the Harpers, who had had time to dis
cover that they had made slight mistake,
rendering him an offer identical with that of
his new publishers. Mr.. Prescott replied in
his courteous way, that it was too late, thank
ed them for past favors, informed them of his
new business relations, and requested them to
put his plates in good condition and send them
to Boston
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-25
Gitp ann County Smtelligente.

LYcEUM LECTURE.-The last lecture of the
course before the Worcester Lyceum and lii
brary Association was given last evening, by
the "Autocrat of the Breakfast Table" DR..
Oliver Wendell Holmes of Boston. Mechan-
les Hall was well filed, throughout. The
subject of the lecture was "The Chief End of
Man." and it was treated in the brilliant man.
ner, both philosophical and poetical, for which
the Doctor is so celebrated. He came to the
conclusion that the "chief end of man" con-
sists, not in partial or excessive cultivation
of any particular faculty of our nature, howev-
er good, but in harmonious and perfect de-
velopment of every portion of our nature, with
each person to fill his appropriate place in So
ciety.
The Doctor concluded by delivering beau
tiful and characteristic poem, illustrative ofone
branch of his subject.
Judge Barton, the President of the Associ-
alton, before introducing the speaker, announc-
ed that the course of lectures the present sea-
son, before the Association, had been a very
successful one, in a pecuniary point of view,
the net proceeds therefrom being $50 over
expenses. He also stated, on behalf of the
committee on the late fair, that the net pro-
ceeds therefrom, over expenditures, was $3.50
%, one fifth of which had been appropriated
for the benefit of the Children's Friend Socie-
ty, leaving $l448 20 now on hand.
With this the Association would be enabled
to make still further additions to their library,
together with other improvements. A new
and perfect catalogue of the library is about to
be issued. After the improvements alluded to,
the Association will have left $1,000 as a
standing fund for future wants, thus rendering
it a permanent, as well as one of the pleasant
est and most useful institutions of the city.
The committee express their obligations to
Mayor Bullock, and Messrs. Bynner, Hatha-
way, and Taber, the City Guards, the proprie-
tors of the Spy, Transcript, and Palladium,
and the subcommittee, for their courtesy and
assistance in the fair.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-25

LIST OF PATENTS issued to citizens of Mas
sachusetts during the week ending February
%:
Edmund Bigelow of Springfield, for measur-
ing faucet.
Thomas w. Currier Of Lawrence, for i'm
proved triangular stand for furniture.
VIM. G. Davoll of Fall River, for improved
vegetable cutter
M. Doherty of Boston, for improvement in
cricket bats
Charles f. Clark of Boston, assignor to him
sell and George W. Clark of Boston aforesaid,
for improvement in catamenial bandages.
Moses G. Farmer of Salem, assgnor to VIM.
+. Charming of Boston, for improved electro
magnetic fire alarm apparatus
L. X. lockwood Of Worcester assignor to
J. L. Clough of said Worcester, for improve
ment in backing.
Edward Kendall Of Cambridgeport, for inn
provement in steam boilers.
Charles Weston of Salem, for improvement
in apparatus for handling hides.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-25

A SPIRIrUALIsT ON SPIRITUALIsM-Im most
solemnly affirm that do not believe that there
has, during the past 500 years, arisen any
class of people who were guilty of so great q
variety of crimes and indecencies as the spirit
ualists of America For long time, was
swallowed up in its whirlpool Of excitement,
and, comparatively, paid but little attention to
its evils, believing that much good might re-
suit from the opening Of the avenues of spirit
ual intercourse but during the past eight
months l' have devoted my attention 10 a criti-
eal investigation of its moral, social and relig-
,ous bearing, and stand appalled, before the
leyelanons ofits awful and damnng realities
anu would flee from its influence as / would
ron a m,asma, which would destroy both soul
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-25

SocIABLE.-The ladies of the Laurel street
Methodist Episcopal Church of this city had a
social gathering, last evening, at Washburn
Hall. After the conclusion of the lecture in the
large hall above, Rev. Mr.. Kelley, pastor of
the church, called the meeting to order, and in.
vited the large company present to partake at
their pleasure of the bountiful refreshments
prepared upon the tables. Edwin Bynner,
Esq, was then introduced, and proceeded to de-
liver one of those inimitable poems with which
he knows so well how to shake the sides of his
auditors. The subject of the poem, intended
especially for the benefit of the ladies, wasa
"On Settling Clergyman" audit was treated
in a manner which elected universal applause
The meeting will be continued, this even
ing, when an address, intended particularly for
the gentlemen will be delivered by George
w. Bentley, Esq.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-25

BosToN SHOE AND LEATHER EXCHANGE
The opening of the Boston Shoe and Leather
Exchange, in Goldman Building, Hanover
street, took place on Wednesday, and attracted
large crowd to the spacious rooms. A COLA
ton was served, and speeches were made by
Gov. Banks, Amasa Walker, and various gen
tlemen interested in the shoe business. Mr.
Walker said the aggregate annual shoe trade
in Massachusetts reached fifty millions of dol
lars. The Exchange is admirably arranged,
containing reading room 80 feet square, with
numerous other apartments, wh,Ie it is pro-
posed to exhibit samples of every description
of boots and shoes made in New England; ;
also improved machines for their manutac-
ture etc
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-25

ESCAPE OF TwENTY-oNE PRIsoNERs-On
Friday night last, at New Castle, Delaware,
twenty-one prisoners, confined in Jail for vari-
GUS crimes, effected their escape Among
them were the two O'Neis and Dougherty,
who were serving out term of Imprisonment
for murder; Robinson, sentenced to death for
committing rape on Jane Norris and Saml
Turner, his accomplice, who was awaiting his
trial on the same charge. The sheriff sum-
moned large posse, and after securing the
country around, succeeded in capturing six of
them, Robinson and Turner being among the
number.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-25

FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT.-O Saturday
last, two men belonging at Syracuse, N. Y,
whose names we have not learned, started on
foot from the Worcester Railroad station, for
Syracuse, intending to walk the whole dis
lance on the railroad track On Monday
morning they had got as far as Natick near
birmingham, when they were overtaken,
while ON the track, by the early accommoda-
ton train for Worcester. One of them escap-
ed without injury, but the other was thrown
on to the ice at the side of the track aud in
stantly killed. He was about thirty years old.
His body will be sent to Syracnse.-Boston
Herald
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-25

1t appears that since the decision in the
Bennett divorce case at New Haven. giving
Mrs. Bennett a divorce and awarding TO her
$4,000, the Doctor has managed to part with
his visible property, and has transferred his
life interest in his real estate together with his
rents, &c. One of his creditors, finding the
property missing or claimed by other parties,
set sheriff at work u few days since TO look
up security for his claim, and the search re-
suited in finding snugly packed away under
the barn floor, various articles such rs vases,
statuary, crockery, wearing apparel, etc,
which he accordingly seized.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-25

Mr.. HALE's AMENDMENT.-The Senate re-
manned in session, Wednesday, till midnight,
on Mr.. Hale's amendment to the Civil and Di-
plomAtic appropriation bill. The speeches
were mainly on the Democratic side of the
Senate, and the shaky members were cate
chized with much severity. The vote on re-
pealing the English restriction stood 10 in the
affirmative, and q in the negative Messrs
Broderick and Douglas were the only Demo-
Gratis who voted with the RepubIicans.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-25

COURT OF INsoLvExcY.-At the Insolvency
meetings on Wednesday last, assignees were
chosen as follows:
Simeon Clapp, of the estate of Henry J.
Holmes of Worcester; Freeman Walker, of
the estate of William f. Adams of North
Brookfeld; Dexter H. Toilet of Boston, and
Joseph +. Hitchcock of Warren of the estate
of Lewis Lacroix of Warren and S. NJ Lane
OF the estate Of Central Manufacturing Co. of
Southbridge.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-25

houiD AMASDSE, for the positive prevention and cure
Of Cbapped Hands, Roughncss of the SKIM &C. 1t uni
versal In Its cleanliness and convenience, free from soil
oily substance, unpleasant odor Ordinarily, two Of
three applications perfect cure, rendern the skin soft
aud vcycty In feeling and appearance There never was
satisfactory preparation offered to the public than
this all those who have used have realized for once
the ruthfulness of newspaper advertisement Prepared
only by JOHN O. HILL Apohccary, Mechanics Hail
Building and for sale by all Druggists Price 20 cents
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-25

ARTIFICIAL WHALEBoNE.-A patent has
been issued in England, for making artificial
whalebone, in long strips, from the horns of
animals. The horn is first cut spirally. The
coiled strips are then heated, and Strengthened
out with a machine they are then submitted
to severe hot pressure, to make them retain
their shape. These strips are colored and
made to resemble whalebone, suitable for UNI
brellas and crinolines
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-25

The CoTToN CRoP.-The receipts at the
shipping ports up to the latest mail dates, were
2,747 900 bales against 1,7260O0 bales last
year, making the excess this year ,021 900
bales. The receipts last week were 122,O00
bales against 10000 in the corresponding
week last year. The shipments to Great
Britain were only $1,000 bales against SO 900
in the corresponding week last year, and to
France only 10000 against $4,000 last year.
The stock in the ports is l,003,OOO, against
$4,000 last year.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-25

BURGLAR PRooF-We are informed by
Messrs. William Adams & Co., that the locks
and doors of the vault of the Northboro' Bank,
on which burglars have made several unsuc.
cesstul operations with gunpowder and other
materials, have been examined by an expert
locksmith, and they prove what they purport
to be, proof against burglars The whole
vault and building would sooner blow in pieces
than the locks and doors would yield Their
vault and its interior arrangements are of the
strongest and safest kind.-Boston Journal.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-25

A meeting was held in Boston for the pur-
pose OF taking steps for memorializing the
Legislature for a grant of portion Of the
commemorative land on the Back Bay, in
ald OF plan for Conservatory Of Art and
lSclence to be erected thereon. Marshall T..
Wilder was appointed Chairman. An intima-
tion in the Governors Message, that portion
OF the Back Bay lands might be devoted to
some public purpose, gave encouragement to
the friends Of the project.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-25

A false alarm Of fire Caused by an accdcnt)
was raised in one Of the Philadelphia public
schools on Monday, and the tcrror-stricken
children rushed in body down stairs, where
they became so jammed together that neither
egress nor ingress was possible, and several
OF them tainted away, but none were seriously
hurf
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-25

w. g. George, NJ h., Eclectic Physician and Sur
geon would respectfully offer his services TO the citizens
OF Worcester and vicinity. Besides latge practice of
eight years Dr. g. has enjoyed superior advantages
the study Of Uterine Diseases in the best Lyingn Hospt
ais of Europe lie has also had much experience in the
treatment of the various affections the Bronchial YES
sells and Lungs by ahatati0a To these Dir. G. will give
special attention.
OFFICE, No. ed 10or) Harrington Corner Entrance
on Main street, directly opposite Pleasant Office Hous
from TO ii a. IN. and from to p.
REFERENCEs.-Abel Tompkins, Esq, Boston: Rev j.
q. Adams Worcester; j. V. WILSON, NJ. D.. Norwich;
Bush d Co., Worcester
Residence at William Bush's, 20 High street diff FOL
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-25

BRUTAL AssAULT.-As Patrick McDonough
was coming into Worcester from West Boyls-
ton, Wednesday evening" he was met, just be-
fore reaching Worthwhile, by two men, who
knocked him down, robbed him of his coat and
four dollars in money, and left him senseless in
the road. He was found sometime after by one
of the neighbors, and kindly cared for till
morning, when he returned to his home in Will
kinsonville. The wounds upon his head were
of a severe but not dangerous character.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-25

TWELVE YEARS TEST has established the reputation
and durability of CLAFLNs Pictures The fitbfnlnes
and high order of his productions the grand secret of
ms success 10 TO Clains ss Main street. over Cti-
zens Bank. dim -
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-25

ROBBERY IN NoRTHBoRo' few weeks
ago the house of DR.. H. Barnes in Northboro'
was entered by burglars, but as the inmates of
the house were disturbed, the intruders pre-
cipitately fled Quite recently the family have
missed quantity of silver ware, which it is
supposed was stolen at that time. 1t is not
unlikely that the robbery was committed by
the same rogues who made the unsuccessful
attempt upon the bank, Tuesday night
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-25

Electric On.'-The operation OF this Oil in remov-
ing rheumatic pains and other ills is indeed astonishing
Like every good article it has base counterfeit entirely
useless but the preparation of Prof De Grath, Phla
delphia, has received testimonials from Congressman
Mayors of Cities Merchants Hotel Proprieors all of the
highest character attestng its beneficial effects
under their observation 1t be had of the agents
here, advertisement in another column.
For sale by GEORGE r. SPUR, 20l Main street,
wholesale and retail Agent for De Graths Electric OIL
FIJI daN1w
Worcester Acndemy.-The Spring Term of this
Institution will commence MONDAY, the 2lst inst
Glasses all formed the first day
WILLIAM s. GREEN, D,.,
WERDON REYNOLDS, ! frihclpais.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-25

PLENTY OF WINE IN FRANcE.-W ashinoton
Feb 22.-By recent letter from La Rochelle
France, the State Department learns that the
yield of the grape has been more abundant
than drinkable water. Coopers were employ
ed night and day, but, being unable to supply
the demand for casks, the wine had to be con.
yerted into brandy.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-25

CoNPoUND GLYcERISE LorIoN is the most effectuaI
remedy IN use for chapped Hands and sunbu; Also to
use after Shaving, to aay the inflammation irritation
&C. As cosmetic for soening and beautifying the skin
removing pmples tan, freckles sore lips &C. it is SINE
r1or to all other preparations now in USE
CHARLES CLARKE
nr1ler Mini and ~
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-25

AT GArEs's NEWS Room, no Main street. may be found
all kinds Of Spiritual Books, Papers, and Periodicals.
Also, Billiards pure Steam Crysalzed Soap manufactur
ed for and sold by d. G. GATES at wholesale and retail
Also, choice Fruit and Confectionery
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-25

COLLEGE UNION REGATTA.-The managers
of the approaching College Regatta, who met
in Providence, Wednesday, to complete ar
engagements for the grand regatta of 1859, vo-
ted to hold it on the 22d of July, at Worcester
or Springfield the choice to be made hereaf-
ter. 1t will depend, undoubtedly, on the in
ducements which the citizens of the two places
hold out. We trust sufficient encouragement
will be given to induce the clubs to centre upon
our beautiful Lake Quinsigamond, which is
ample for as many boats as are likely to enter
the regatta, and is surrounded with slopes and
elevations admirably suited for the accommo-
dation Of the thousands who would assemble to
witness the trial We are glad to observe that
an annual regatta is to be instituted in which
all the colleges of the Union are invited to take
part.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-25

CoNCERT.-A new company of minstrels-
new, certainly, to Worcester though old in the
field of Ethiopian minstrelsy-announce sin
gle concert at Horticultural Hall, on Monday
evening next Billy Birch, their leader, is
one of the few passengers saved from the
wreck of the Central America, which was lost
two years ago.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-25

photographs, DaguerreOsypes, Improved Am
broypes Melanotypes Sphereotypes, Lettertypes and
all other STYLES of Pictures by TAPLEY & CLARK, No
10 Harrington Corner corner of Main and Front streets
Messrs TAPLEY & CLARK are not DESTROYS of making
the cheapest and poorest pictures of any in the city, this
part of the trade they quite willing should done by
those artists whose skill will not permit them occupy
higher position. But T. a. c. ambitious to produce
better pictures than be obtained any other Gallery
in the State and to this end respectfully invite compe
tition IAPLEY a. CLARK
JalS DIFF No. Is Harrington Corner.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-25

Go to CIaHln's, if you are in quest of a superior
Picture. The long established reputation his we'll
known Gallery of unsurpassed DAGUERREOTYPES-
PHOTOGRAPHS and CoLLODIoTYPES is duly sns.
tanned by his daily productions Mr. practices no gum
game on his pictures patrons preferng his
customers with class of work which will always be sat
isfactory, and leave the minor grades moonshine
Fusion and pewter Spoon productions those artists p
designed by Nature for that kind of only Rooms
ISIS Main Street, over Citizens Bank. dim fl2
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-25

b. d. MAxnAN, having received lcencc from the city
government has opened pAwN-BRoKNo EsrApt1su
MENT 22G Main street
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-25

Qnern's Cod Liver Oil Jelly possesses all the
medicinal properties of the purest Ofree from any un
pleasant taste and eaten as a delicious ellvthe
weakest stomach will not reject it..
Always get the best.-Queru's Cod Liver Oil Jelly must
not be COMPOUNDED with limitations. The genuine ar
cle contains eghyye per of the best OIL and has
been approved by tn New York Academy of Medicine.
PENFoLD, PARKER, & MOWER, General Agents No 4
Fletcher street. New York.
Sold by NJ b. GREEN a. CO.. Wholesale Agents and
all Druggists, daw2w 7 IA
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-25

THE DAGuERnEorYrEs AND CopLoDIorYpEs made by
cLAFlS dcservedy take the lead for they are true to
nature. dim RIO