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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-05-26

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-05-26

E'OR RENT-A pleasant COUNTRY RESI
u DENCE. mIles from Washington an lie
hladle turnpike leading from Alexandra 10 A 80
hurg; For hitther Information address IEWI-
BAILEY, Washington city. ma ~ ~.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-20
For the Daily Ply.
ELI THAYER IN OREGON

Mr.. Editor viii you allow me to state TO
your readers that Hon. Eli Thayer is held in
honor among the Republicans of the far west
An interesting political contest is going on in
Oregon between the Republicans and the
Democrats; and to help their cause, the Re-
publican State Central Committee have issued
a campaign document, consisting of Eli Thay-
er's "fair play" speech, and of letter from a
prominent Democrat of Oregon, WHO has
withdrawn from his party because of its pro-
slavery and INSCRIPTIONS character.
am allowed to make the following extract
from private letter to one of our worcester
citizens, written by lawyer formerly OF this
city, now residing in California. The writer
had Just returned from journey to Oregon
and to Washington Territory, and his state
ments are reliable
"Mr Thayer is very popular in Oregon
and Washington, on account of his action IN
the admission of Oregon into the Union, and
the sentiments expressed in his speeches l
have heard his name mentioned oftener there,
and with more appreciation than that of any
other Eastern statesman An exciting canvass
was going on preparatory to the Congression-
al election, and David Logan, the Republican
candidate, was taking his stand upon the doc
trines enunciated in Mr.. Thayer's speeches.
and with very fair prospect of an election
He resides at Portland"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-20

DAMAGES IN THE KANSAS DISTURBANCES
The special commission authorized by the
Kansas Legislature to investigate the claims
for damages incurred during the disturbance;
of 1866, are about to report to the Constitu
tional Convention, the following award The
total amount of claims filed is 81 100000 63
The amount awarded is about $500, 900. The
remainder of the claims were either fraudulent,
or presented by citizens of Missouri. The
total number of cases is between 400 and 500
of these the free State men have 1884: pro-
slavery, &C. The value of crops destroyed,
$39,052 60. Horses stolen, $40. Cattle, 405
head. Fifty three houses and saw-mills were
burned. The largest amount awarded is to
Col Eldridge, proprietor of the free State Ho-
tel, who receives S40,O 900. The smallest was tc
a person who claimed over $1,000, and was
awarded So
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-20

KANsAs.-In the Kansas Constitutional
Convention, July 18th, there was some note
worthy discussion, as we infer from dispatch
in the ST. Louis Democrat This dispatch
says = The article establishing common
schools, as reported from the committee, does
not prohibit negroes from receiving the full
benefit Of the schools. A proposition to insert
the word white" so as to effect that object,
was laid on the table. Another amendment
ofthe same virtue was pending when the Con
yention adjourned. The committee to which
was referred the memorial of the ladies of Kan
sas, praying that the constitution be framed
so as to give females the right of suffrage, re-
ported that, in the opinion of the committee,
womankind would be more proftably employ
ed in attending properly to their domestic du-
ties, and at the same time have sufficient cares
to engross their whole attention.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-20

MIsCHIEFs OF TABLE TIPPING.-Professor
FELTON,, in a recent paper on the present state
of the Greek language, gives humorous de-
scription Of table-tipping scene in Athens.
He says
"a few years ago, when table-tipping was
spreading over Europe, it visited Athens also.
There is an amusing article on the subject in
the Almanac for 1854, from which i take the
lollOwlng pleasant account of table which
imprudently disclosed the age of lady who
was present -
If it only would move and walk about But
It's education seems to be improving every
day. 1t already talks and writes, and counts
and sings and dances. But with all these fem
mime accomplishments, it is not free from
what are called by men feminine faults. For
example, it is talkatye thoughtess, and ma
bic to govern its tongue, or rather its foot
linus, at an evening party once, after it had
answered many lnterrogatOries, to the general
wonder and diversion ii was finally questioned
about the age Of one of the ladies present
The mischievous table, with much grace
raised one of its feet and began striking the
floor lightly, to the very great qualification of
all, and especially Of the lady, who saw herself
the subject of general attention. 1t struck
one, two, five, ten, and the lady laughed fiji.
teen, seventeen, ana sne continued 10 laugh.
But the table kept on, and the lady's eyebrows
began to contract 1t struck twenty, twenty
one and the lady held up her hands twenty
.wo, wentythree, twenty five, and the lady
pressed down on the table with all her might
~. wy cursed piece Of furniture continued OBJ
snh 1 twenty-eight, twenty-niDe, thirty;
anu y struck the last number with great force.
IN connrnauon OF its truth. But on the other
nahu, ~ the same moment, the BETRAYED thirty
years Old young lady fell backwards in a ia;ni.
ing NJ ana all confessed that the experiments
nervous system" '"e
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-20

Four years experience with Hair Restoratlves
The following letter from gentleman long and favoraby
known in Boston and vicinity who has had most favorable
opportunities of kHOWiRg of what he writes will
sure, satisfy the most credulous:
WALTHAM Mass, Jan. 20, 1859.
Messrs. W. f. HAGAN Coz GeRtS-l have been SELL
ing HEIMSTREET'S "haimitdble HAIR RESTORATIVE"
three four years, nth good satisfaction and
have tried various other articles in the market, but
yours has the decided preference among them all have
hesitated to recommend it for all it claims to do
Several ladies of town who had been nearing false
hair FOR seueral years have laid it aside and have
faH and tarnTan head of hair of original shade and
color produced by using two three bottles of your
tcle; and when by they have been induced
to try something else pamed upon them being supe
ror they have almost Udridbly returned to the of
your Hair Cooring again the only neTt0riouS and
liable article in usending it toilet article cheap
as any of the Hair Oils Washes with which the mar
ket is flooded am yours very truly
s. b. EMAIONS
Sold everywhere. Price fifty cents bottle.
W. f. HAGAN d CO., Proprietors, Troy, n.
Sold in Worcester by GEO. r. SPURi 20l Main st,
jc2l dim
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-20

CASE OF ACCIDENTAL PoIsoY1xe.-On
Saturday evening last, Mr. Lucius M. .Joslin
Southbrldge street, took from his cupboard n
tablespoonful of what he supposed to be epson
salts, and mixing it with molasses, swallowed
it. He instantly experienced strong acid
taste, and strange sensations followed by Sc
we're pain. 1t readily occurred to Mrs. Joslin
that she had purchased some three years ago of
a peddler an acid of some kind to remove
stains from linen, and on examination sbo
found it was the same her husband had taken
without knowing what it was, but which after
ward proved to be oxalic acid, and half the
quantity taken would have been sufficient IN
destroy life. But the prudent forethought of
Mrs. Joslin doubtless saved the lite of her
husband. Remembering that she had heard a
mustard seed emetic was good in case of POI.
soning, she quickly administered one, which
produced excessive vomiting, continuing the
the whole night, and attended with escrnciat-
ing pain. Ignorant of the fearful nature of
the poison, she did not call medical aid till
morning, when the proper course was taken,
and MIR. Joslin is likely to recover
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-20
From the Norwich Bulletin, July 18th

ATTEMPT AT HIGHWAY RoBBERY.-0n
Saturday evening, as DIR. Geo. NJ. Rice, of
Lisbon, was returning home from this city,
on the road between Greenville and Eagleyle,
at point known as Falls Hill, he met two
men, who asked him concerning the distance to
Norwich, &c. One of them remarked that
they had lost their money, and wished he
would lend them a dollar. The Doctor
"hadnt gotit" He was then seized, dragged
from his carriage, and thrown upon the ground.
The rascals proceeded to search his pockets,
and were so engaged for several minutes
when the Doctor thought the thing had gone
about far enough, and commenced to fight.
BY dint offerce struggling he released himself
from his captors, took to the carriage, directed
his horse to do his best en- route for Lisbon,
and was soon out of their reach. They sent
three pistol balls after him, one of which whiz-
zed close to his ear.
The Doctor says he was severely injured in
ternally, received some external bruises, and
had his clothes badly torn. While he was
down, one OF the chaps managed to perform an
operation upon his harness, which was done
so bunglingly that it will have to be repaired
The men, he says, were well dressed, and but
for this demonstration, he SHOULD have taken
them for gentlemen Of high responsibility"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-20

"Isuy and III do you gOOd"-Health and
strength secured by the of the great Spring
mer medicine Dr. Iangley's Root and Herb tters, com
posed of Sarsaparla, Wild Cherry, Yellow Dock, Prick
ley ASH Thoroughwort Bhubarb, Mandrake Dandelion
&C. all of which compounded as to act in concert
and assisting Nature i'll Graduating disease The effect OF
this medicine is most wonderult acts directly Ipon
the bowels and blood, by removing all distractions from
the internal organs, stimulating them into healthy
ton renovatng the fountains of life purifying the blood
cleansing it from all humors and causing it to
through part of the body restoring the in
valid to health and usefulness They and eradicate
from the system, Liver complaint that mawhee of SO
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diseases and Foul Stomach, Dyspepsia Costveness all
kinds of Humors and every disease arising from ndiges-
ton Headache Dizziness Piles Heartburn Pains in the
Side and bowels, Flatuency Loss of Appetite and tor
pid diseased Liver aisordereI Stomach bad Blood
to which all less subject in Spring and Sum
More than 100000 persons have been cured by
this medicine 1t is highly recommended by physicians
everywhere Try it, and you will never regret Only %
cents for pint 3Is cents for large Bottle. Sold by
dealers in Medicine everywhere. Orders addressed
o. LANGLEY, or GEO. C. GOODWIN d CO., Boston
mchl5 daw6m
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-20

Col. CRocKER's PEAR TREE OUrDoNE.
The papers round about have recorded the
wonderful exploit of pear tree in the garden
OF our excellent friend, Col. Croker of Fitch
burg. But we can tell a story that beats that
all hollow In the garden of Messrs w. S.
blektord and Joseph Willard in this city, is
pear tree, upon which is a crop of full-sized
pears from the natural bloom. On the same
branch are pears of the size of peas. from the
bloom of about six weeks since; and another
branch OF the same tree, is now in full bloom
Tor the third time.-Nashua az H. Teleqroph.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-20

SUNDAY EVENING ON BOLTON H1LL.-It
was announced, last week, that on Sunday,
18th inst, the venerable DIR. Chickering of
Portland would preach in the ancient "Hill-
side Church" in Bolton, whose pulpit he once
occupied, but whose doors have been closed for
nearly twenty years. A correspondent of the
Traveller gives pleasant narrative of the SER
''But little effort was made to circulate the
appointment, and few anticipated the immense
gathering flor the country that filled every
seat and standing place within the building.
The Sabbath itself was peculiarly favorable
cloudless day rendered comfortable by a
| pleasant breeze. Strangely enough sounded
the peals of the old bell from out the forest at
the appointed hour, except upon the ears of
the few old worshippers in the vicinity, who
wept as they heard them. From all the sur
rounding towns within a circle of ten or twelve
miles, and even from Worcester and Fitchburg,
came carriages crowded with old and young
Many sought the particular pews where they
had been accustomed to sit, and the place in
the gallery where they sang.
About eight hundred, it was calculated, were
present to engage in the affecting services of
the hour; the pulpit being filled with the
neighboring clergymen. DR.. Chickering, evil
| IDENTIFY much affected by the extraordinary cir
cumstances OF the occasion, conducted all the
exercises. The devotional services were pecu-
liarly appropriate and touching. The singing,
although led by choir, was emphatically CON
gregational, and was in itself no inconsidera.
bic element contributing to the interest and
impressiveness of the hour. The sermon was
happily adapted to the occasion-simple, evan
gelical, earnest. A short historical sketch of
the church afforded natural introduction,
and an animated and striking development of
the permanence of Christianity, amid all out
ward changes, both as system and in its eff
tects upon personal character, formed the body
of the discourse.
A short letter from the venerable man by
whose piety and charity the church had been
built, and who, although now four-score years
| and ten, would have been present on the ocea-
sion had he known it in season, fifty closed the
exercises of this most extraordinary religious
service The audience fingered within the
aisles, once more to shake hands with each
other and their old and beloved pastor, and by
few magical words to recall whole volume
Of former feelings and associations. AS the
sun went down the last carriage drove away,
and the old church resumed its solemn and
solitary watch upon its forsaken summit-a
monument of piety-ever witnessing to the
truth that, although dispensations and affairs
pass away, the word of God abdeth forever
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-20

To Married Ladies.-DR. MATTIsoN's INDIAN EN-
MENAGoGUE is and elegant medicine, designed
pFeSSiy females 1t is prepared from Indian plant
which has been used by the natives for the purpose
from time immemOrial and is for the first time
fered public. The name and virtues of this
drous plant recently obtained from Shenandoah
Oneida Chief who lived Syracuse N. Y, a very
great 1t is neatly put up in two bottles, with
full directions for using and is cure any
case of obstruction Of the Monthly Sicknessofen in
twentyour hours and that too after other remedies have
been tried in vain. This may incredible, but if it
fail in any the price eW be refunded 1t will also
preCent distractions from any WhdteUer if taken
day or two before the monthly PERIOD and therefore
the greatest value. to liable. 1t is also the most
Fiaalc Female Restorative discovered for male and
delicate females with dcranged eRSUdtion as it spec
oily restores and regulates that function thereby impart
ing the glow Of health to the checks and strength and
yle0r TO the whole system. ~ Purely Uegeta6Le con
tanning nothing injurious TO health, and nndy be taken
with perfect safety at all times and under all circaD,-
stances Ladies' therefore, of something that is
sure had better send for the INDIAN in
stead OF wasting time and money in trying other things
whch at pest are very uncertain, and therefore neUe
warranted as Is this Great Remedy Sent by express
all parts OF the country Sold only at DR. MATTIsoN $
REMEDIAL INSTITUTE No % Union street. Providence r.
l. ~ Orders promptly attended to. See advertisement
III inns paper' deudawly apl6
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-20
BUSINESS NOTICES.

TlE ANNUAL ENouRsIoS of the Sabbath School of tho
First Unversalls Society In this city, will be ON SAT-
URDAY NEXT, July 23d, to which all friends of the So
cety are invited Fiskes Brass and String Band is CHI
gagged and general good time is expected The Nor
wch cars starting at O'Clock NJ will take the School
to Dayvile Grove, where will be found large beautiful
iake nne boats swings, and all the necessary convent.
enccs for large company.
Tickets to the Grove and return-Aduts 10 cents chill
drcn under fifteen years 30 cents Tickets can be OBJ
tanned at the ticket Office or Of either of the Committee
of ARRANGEMENTS
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-20

The ANGLo-AFRICAN MAGAzINE.-Ape peri
odical with the above title has been recently
established in New York, under the entire
management and control of colored citizens
Its contents are varied and interesting, and
every way creditable to its projectors.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-20

The REGATTA.-The committee appointed
toyisit New York for the purpose of securing
the attendance Of New York boats and crews
irrrrNs.'j. the annrnanhnn regatta returl,-
succeeded i'll accomplishing their purpose
Two four-oared boats, and as many as two
wherries, or scull boats, from that city, will
contend for the prizes, so that most exciting
contest may be looked for. The officers of
the Norwich line have exhibited their accus-
toned liberality, in agreeing to transport from
and to New York the boats and their crews
free of expense. A large number of specta-
tors from New York will undoubtedly visit
Worcester on this occasion to witness the tri-
umph or defeat of their champions.
This regatta will not only stimulate the
boating interest among the young men ofWor-
cester, but it will also be the means of making
better known the summer beauties of Lake
Quinsigamond The northern part, where the
regatta will take place, is an admirable spot
for the purpose The banks on either side rise
boldly up, and furnish the best of chances to
witness the exciting races. An immense num-
Der of spectators will find grassy seats under
the shade of trees. The judges boats will be
near the floating bridge, and preparations are
begun towards erecting platforms with seats
for thousands on the high banks in the imme.
date vicinity.
large tent for the shelter of the boats is al
ready conspicuous on the bank and the Alta
lanta Club of this. city have their new and
handsome tour-oared boat underneath. The
club were out yesterday afternoon for a first
trial row on Lake Quinsigamond, and group
OF critical lookerson from Worcester were well
satisfied with the appearance of the pioneer
club of our city
Ii the Worcester Rail Road Company put
the prices reasonably low on the extra trains
they are to run from the Foster street station.
they will secure most of the travel to the pond.
The trains will leave passengers just beyond
the deep cut, and the regatta ground is nine
minutes walk further. The grass is cut and
some stone walls are to be taken down which
VIII leave pleasant way over the grass. A
party OF persons interested in the regatta went
out in the five o'clock train yesterday after
noon, and after witnessing the performances of
the ATLANTA club and picking blueberries,
which are plenty around Long Pond, they
came back at about half past six, pretty well
satisfied that this is the quickest and pleasant
est way to the regatta ground
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-20

loli0May's Ointment.-1hc bane of Scroflla the
nas EVll % our ancestors has foe like this deter
eea aH eraulcatng salye Its healing qualities are un-
eIucu ~ inc cure OF salt rheum, legs sore legs
sore breasts ana the scald head and rnp,yorn the ene
n f1 81 te nursery renews the coating Of the skin
az The manufnctory No, 80 Maiden Lane New Ynrk ana
jyl6 div " P'' P0"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-20

The FOURTH IN CEREDo.-The. inhabi-
tants of this new town celebrated their first
Fourth of July in very merry style The
Antiques" took possession of the morning
hour, paraded the streets, with some of their
own number in barouches, dressed to represent
distinguished guests" who made speeches in
character, and surprised the slow Virginians
by the ingenious novelty of their celebration
The regular exercises were of the usual char
acter. Mr.. c. b. Webb officiated as toast
master. Among the sentiments offered was
one on political progress to the effect that true
conservatism requires political issues suited to
the times, and that he is the true statesman
who appreciates the wants of growing and
progressive people. To this sentiment the
Hon. Eli Thayer responded, according to the
Coescent, in a Characteristic speech full of
striking illustration and practical remark y
The celebration was a very happy one.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-20

MR. LEGO, DYER AND CLEAHsER continues the bus,nes
Of Cleansing Redyeing and Repoiriag Mems Annare
ana also cleanses Ladies' shaws, Riding Dresses, &c
He has Increased his help and facilities to meet the seadv
increase IN his business Office No Pleasant street
Redyelg executed at from three to ten davs uotlcn
u ORGANISING ut shorter notice whan the necessity or con
venienco Of customers requires IT,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-20

BARNARD, SUMNER & Co. have very in
teresting document in another column. They
have commenced their annual mark-down sale
and offer dry goods at sweeping discount
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-20

BLAckwooD's MAGAZINE, for July, 1.-THE re-
publication by Leonard Scott & Co.. is for
sale by S. Thompson & Co. The opening ar
ticle is devoted 70 a sharp review of Macau-
ley's account of the Massacre of Glencoe. 1t
charges substantially that Macaniay conceaIs
or misrepresents the history Of this affair in Or
der to shield King William from the response
bility Of the crime. An article entitled, "Sen-
timental Physiology" and another on the nov
els of Jane Austen, are readable. The sturdy
and almost stupid toryism of Blackwood finds
expression in the last article.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-20

The CITY GUARDS were out in fatigue dress,
on street drill, last evening, and went through
with their movements with great precision.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-20

The annual excursion and picnic of the
Universalist Society of this city will take
place Saturday next, to the grove near Alex
ander's Pond in Killingly. See notice.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-20

100000 Bushels Granular FucI,-Thc sub
cners thankful for past tayoTs, are now fully prpnored
TO furnish this superior SUMMER FUEL and dc H.
hlMDLlNE IN large or small quantities. to suit pnr
cnasers Orders left at StochOuse foot Of Foster
street and at the city Coal Yard office in Central Ex
change, Or at the store Of g. H. BROOKS No front
street. Will receive prompt attention.
Jyll dtf W. A. ( q LAME
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-20

The SCHOOL DISTRICT SYSTEM. The
question of she repeal of the act of the last
session of the Legislature, entitled can act to
UfotfSrIG peIUre the committee JII rrfo-1 lsY9d
of the Statutes, July 18th, upon motion of Mr..
Butler of Lowell. Ths..proposition was not
received with favor three Republican
members OF the con voting in support
of Mr. Buffers nh rhe subject will
probably be thorougiT5 discussed at the ad-
journed session of the Legislature, and unless
the act is repealed at that time, it may be as
sumed, from the tenor of Mr.. Buffers re-
marks, that it will be made an issue by the
Democratic party in the discussions of the
coming political campaign. There can be but
little doubt OF the general unpopularity of the
act in question.-BoSton Traveller.