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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-21

conference.-the the presentation of Gen.
Putnam's sword to the State Historical Society,
at Hartford on Wednesday evening, Rev.
Lemuel Grosvenor, of Pomfret greatgrand-
son of the old soldier, gave the following ac-
count of the weapon:
1.-THE sword is over century old. If re-
member rightly, it has representation of the
British Lion on its silver-mounted handle
Putnam served both the King and the Cont
MENTAL Congress with that sword in his hand.
l have always understood that it was with
Putnam at Breeds and Bunker's Hill, and
though l have no positive proof of the fact, /
believe that was the last occasion on which it
was publicly used. The sword was broken
one when it was given to my grandfather, Gen,
Lemuel Grosvenor-about for inches of its
blade being lost, and the scaubard so battered
that my father got the present one made, and
had the sword ground off again to point.
have always heard that the sword was thus
broken in the public service, and though my
grandfather did not tell me so, devoutly be-
Heye that this was the veritable instrument
which dwelt so many thwacks upon the heads
and shoulders of the refractory rebels at the
decisive battlefield, and which, as history in-
forms us, was then and there broken. | would
much rather believe that it received its damage
IN giving mortal wound to some enemy of lib
erty, than in giving broken head to some
timid friend of the country, but the probabili-
ties are adverse to the superstition"
novel entertainment, called ''The Old
Folks Kitchen" was given at Wolcottville
last evening. The costumes, furniture and
spinning wheels of hundred years ago were
brought into requisiton.
Edward Everett will deliver his Grafton on
Washington at Middletown next Monday even
ing.
A young lady, named Mary Somers, had
her collar bone broken while sliding down hill
at New Haven, few days since.
Joshua B. Wheeler, of Colchester, was
thrown from cart on Wednesday, and had
three of his ribs broken
Brigham, the Norwalk high school teacher,
arrested a few days since for attempting to
poison his wife, has been unable to obtain bail,
and is now in close confinement at Bridgeport.
1t is intimated that insanity will be the plea
for defense. He is from Coventry, Ct.
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PRESENT CONDITION OF THE BRITISH
NAvY.-The annual return of the British Navy
at the LIST of January, shows that it consists of
523 vessels of every description, exclusive of
1877 gun-boats. The number of vessels in com.
mission and doing duty in all parts of the
globe, is 176. There are also eleven line-of-
battle screw steamers of from so to 131 guns
each, in course of construction, together with
Is other screw steamers in various stages Of
progress. The navy is pronounced to be in a
most efficient state, both as regards the num-
Der of vessels and the manner in which they
are eQuipped
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RESULT OF BAD HABITs.--Lieut. S. v.
Hunter, late Purser in the Navy, who was re-
Gently courtmartialed and discharged from
commission, on account of his intemperance,
was terribly beaten in a grog shop in Boston,
on Tuesday night He was yesterday taken
to the Massachusetts, General Hospital, where
the opinion is expressed that he cannot recov-
er. William Roach, who kept the groggery
and inflicted the wounds, has been arrested,
and, in default of $4,000 BAIL committed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-21

ZIoN's METHODIST CHURoH.-By the re-
quest Of the pastor, we publish, this morning
the following extract from the report of a com.
mittee of the Old South Church, recently an
pointed to inquire into the condition and cir
cumstances of lions Methodist Church, in this
city, with view to the expediency of appro-
priations by the other churches for its benefit
The committee say "that they find il n feeble. vet
In an encouraging degree, an effective body The
church has membership of forty-two persons of
which twentyseyen have been added during the INST
year. Sabbath School, superintendent BY Geo M
Rice, Esq, and assisted by five gentlemen and ladv
teachers from other churches is maintained and has
nm attendance varying from thirty to fifty colored
persons Two class meetings and two PRAYER meet
ings, weekly are maintained and well attended
Public service at their house OF worshp on Eychange
streetf Is attended each Sabbath morning and nitSmr
noon by an average of one hundred persons They
are represented by the Superintendent ofthe Sabbath
School to be people exemplary and Christian In
their demeanor, and under their present Mons and
faithful minister and PASTOR Rev. Robert 4 Morris
well united and harmonious V''''
The annual expense of their organization includ-
ing $500 paid MIR. Norris and interest on outsfaud-
ing debts, IL about 5000 The total outstanding in
debtedness at the present time is about $1,000 OF
this amount $500 Is for the purchase of their meet
ng-house in part, and Is secured by mortgage. The
utmost amount they have heretofore been able TO
raise annually from the membership of their church
ana congregation IL about 5000; consequently thew
are dependent on their friends for about $4O0 annu
ally. WV "'""
In view Of these facts, and believing that separate
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-21

HE Court OF COMMON PLEAS commenced
its December term, for the trial of criminal
causes, in this city, on Monday last Judge
Morris on the bench. The following gentle.
men constitute the grand jury of the county for
the year 1859:
Josephus Woodcock, Leicester, Foreman
Dean f. Battles, Milford, Clerk; Charles Bur
leigh, Fitchburg; Simeon Clapp, Edwin A.
Eawcett, Stephen Taft, Worcester Nehemiah
H. Doubleday, Dana; Benjamin w. Fay,
Grafton; Otis W. Hapgood, Winchendon /;
Lewis N. Haskell, Oakham; C. S. Hastings,
Berlin; Silas B. Howe, Westborough John
b. King, Rutland; David 0sgood, Lancaster ;
Veranus 2. Parkhurst, Templeton; Samuel
Seaver, Marlborough; Benjamin +. Smith,
Holden; Daniel Southwick, Blackstone; Dan
bridge G. Taft, Uxbridge Emmons Twichell,
Brookfeld; Joseph w. Upton, Petersham !;
William Wallace, Barre Abel C. Wilder, Lee
ominster.
The jury have nearly concluded their inves-
legations, and will report this afternoon at half
past one o'clock.
The trials will commence on Monday next,
when the trial juries will be empanneIed
Charles L. Nettleton of Sutton, for violation
of the liquor law, was sentenced with the usual
fine of $40 and Imprisonment for twenty days.
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Mr.. BUcHANAN.-The Albany Evenir

Mr.. BUcHANAN.-The Albany Evening
Journal very truly says:
"Mr. Buchanan has succeeded in alternating
from himself nearly all who stood shoulder to
shoulder with him twenty years ago. The
former adherents of other Democratic states
men are his opponents. The jackson men,
are against him in Pennsylvania. The "Ben-
ton men" are against him in Missouri. The
The Evan Buren, men" are against him in
New York. The Douglas men" are against
him in Illinois. The "Wise men, are against
him in Virginia, and even the pierce men,
are against him in New Hampshire. Only the
calhoun men," in South Carolina, stand by
him. Why is it, Have all but the latter sort
of Democrats changed their principles, or has
he changed his 2"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-21

The LEAK IN THE Posi- OFFICE DEPART
MENT.-In ten years, says Postmaster General
Brown, the receipts of the Post Office Depart
ment have failed to meet its expenses, by So
100000, or $850,000 per year. In the single
month Of January, 1854, the franked matter
sent from Washington alone weighed 815 lbs,
and the postage on it would have been $780,
600, or at the rate of $1,596,000 per year
This is more than double the annual deficien-
cy. 1t is estimated by former officers of the
Washington post office, that two and half
million dollars would not pay for the matter
franked annually.
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To the Editor of The Spy:

10 the Editor OF Inc SPY:
l am glad to perceive that our new police
are taking hold in earnest Of their duties. 1 see
that they have arrested number Of boys for
coasting in the public streets, and confiscated
their instruments for breaking the city ordi-
nances. This is quite right; for coasting on
our thoroughfares is very dangerous, not only
to the boys and girls, but also to pedestrians
of all ages. Consistency is said to be a
"jewel" and hope our new City Marshal and
his assistants will follow up the movement in
earnest, by foray into every rum-selEing,
tipping, and gambling locality in the city. Let
them not strain at a gnat and swallow a camel ,
nor overlook in their effort to catch the boys
"the dark places of cruelty" with which our
city is cursed CONSISTENCY"
Worcester, Jan. 20, 1859.
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The PANIC AT THE VICTORIA THEATRE
The sad occurrence at the Victoria Theatre,
London, happened in this wise THE visitors
at the two performances crowded upon each
other; for before the morning tide had even
begun to ebb the evening tide strongly set in.
There were already some eight hundred peo-
pie in the gallery, while on the outer side OF the
staircase door was wedged second mass, i'm
patiently waiting to occupy the seats which
would be vacated by the former. In this posi-
ton of affairs a lad in the boxes of the theatre
struck light, and in so doing ignited the box
of fusees in his hand A puff of smoke follow
ed, some women screamed "Fire!' and the
catastrophe was consummated From the box
es the alarm shot like lightning to the pit, and
from the pit to the gallery. The people in the
gallery, re-echong the cry, rushed down the
staircase, threw open the barrier door, COM
municated their own terrors to the head of the
ascending column, turned it back and thus
drove one-half of the living mass into deadly
collision with the other. Those at the top of
the staircase, frenzied and panic-struck, threw
themselves downwards; those at the bottom,
ignorant of the alarm, and only knowing that
the door was open, redoubled their efforts to
get up. Between these two fierce and angry
currents some scores of helpless creatures
struggled and gasped in vain, and when at last
after quarter of an hours agony the scene
of death was cleared, sixteen palid lifeless bod
les told the dreadful nature of the disaster
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The meeting then dissolved.

THE ROBBERY OF HARNDEN 6 Co.'s Elk
PREss.-The Providence Journal, in announc-
ing the robbery of Harnden & Co.'s Express,
says that the amount obtained by the robbers
from the trunk was about $500. What was
in the safe has not yet been ascertained.
When found there were in it several packages
ofjewelry left unmolested. The safe was made
of boiler iron, and could have been opened on.
ly by great force. The bolts were bent and
the top broken partly from its hinges.
1t is now believed that the total amount
stolen will not reach S 5000, and may not ex.
coed $4,000.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-21

BEEF AND PoRK.--Seth Bush, Of WestAeld,
has sold to Frank May, of Providence, five
yoke of cattle, whose weight was respectively
as follows: 4,151, 4,240 400, 4,40O, and LOO.
Mr.. Otis Lord, Of Naushon Island, near New
Bedford, has slaughtered six porkers, whose
aggregate weight was 1920 lbs, or an average
of nearly 500 lbs. each. The heaviest weigh.
d. 40
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DOMESTIC MARKETS.


Brighton Cattle Market-January 90
At Market 1900 Beef Cattle 100 Stores 1000 Sheep and
Lambs and $50 Swine ~ W
BEEF CATTLEmprces- Extra s73 First quality 81; I'd
quality, Sc 49, Third quality S. ~ -
WORKING OxEN-None.
Mich Cows-Extra $50 a 81; common 10 a 90
VEAL CALvEs--Sales at 81 q Is.
Three years old S24 a. 80. -
PELTs-Sl so q IS.
Tallow-Sales at u a Sc.
Calf Skins-l2 a I3c az ID,
SHEEP AND LANBs-s2 00i@1 3; extra a. g. a G.
swlNE-Fat Hogs, none; Pigs, sic, retail q @.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-21

WHALING LossEs.-The New Bedford Mer-
curry says that one of the most reliable mer-
chants of that city, estimates that the fleet of
whale ships to arrive the present year, will
result in a loss to their owners of a sum vary
ing but little from one million dollars. This en-
ormous loss is attributed to various causes
the illsuccess of the fleet the fall in the price
Of oil, the extravaganza of fitting and the
bad management of masters in the retitting of
ships, principally at the Sandwich Islands.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-21

YOUNG, BUT CoNFIDIEG.--A girl of thirteen
years of age eloped with man at Gardiner,
Maine, on Tuesday night. She was married
before her solicitous papa and mama could in
tervene. Whether she took her nursery books
and toys with her, is not stated.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-21

RHODE IsLAND.-Theodore Rutherford had
his leg broken while coasting, in Providence,
on Wednesday evening.
Rodman Lewis, of Valley Falls, thinks he
has raised as fine pig as anybody. The pig
was killed on the 18th inst, was less than a
year old, and weighed 4O5 pounds.
The birthday of Robert Burns, 25th inst,
will be celebrated in Providence, at Brown
Hall, when Mayor Rodman will preside.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-21

WANTS TO DIVIDE THE FIGHT.-President
Lopez, of Paraguay, offers to cede to Brazil a
portion of territory if she will help repel the
force sent thither by our Government. 1t is
nearly time to hear something interesting from
that quarter
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-21

An EXAMPLE FOR THE RISING GENERATION.
"A correspondent at Lyme, N. H., informs us
that on the 18th ult 4, Mr.. Thomas Hall, of that
town, who is 70 years of age, walked from his
residence to wood lot, one mile off, chopped
three cords of wood, sled length, and then walk
ed homeland all between the hours of % and
3 o'clock. This would be large days work
for young man. For an old man, ON the
verge of four-score years, it is truly remark
abe.-Boston Journal.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-21

CONSEQUENCE OF A RASH AcT.-Alber S..
Field who committed suicide in Providence a
few days since, some years ago shot boy
who was stealing peaches. He was tried, and
convicted Of manslaughter, but soon pardoned.
This act embittered his whole life, and doubt
less caused him to end his existence.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-21

A young rascal stole horse and sleigh from
church at Westbrook, Me-, on Sunday, but
the animal, which for some time past had daily
carried his owner to the Jail ON business, start
ed at a furious gate for the same destination,
and before his thievishdriver could check him,
he brought up in the prison yard, where both
horse and rogue were properly cared for.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-21

A VALUABLE DIscovERY.--A bituminous
coal mine has just been opened near jackson,
Mich. A track has been laid from the Michi-
gan Central Railroad, about 1000 feet to the
mouth of the mine. The deposit is about 80
feet from the surface, and is about four feet in
thickness. In about a week it is expected that
100 tons a day will be mined. This will ma
terially cheaper coal at Detroit
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-21

THEODORE PARKER's DIsEAsE.-A con-
sultation by three distinguished physicians of
Boston has resulted in the opinion that Mr.
Parkers disease is pulmonary consumption
The chance of his full recovery is extremely
doubtful
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-21

MR. LEGG, DYER AND CLEANSER, continues the business
OF Cleansing, Redyeing and Repairing Mems Apparel
and also cleanses Ladies Shawls Riding Dresses, nc
lie has increased his help and facilities meet the stead
Increase in his business. Office No Pleasant street
Reducing executed at from three to ten DAYS notice
and cleansing at shorter notice when necessity or con
venience of customers requires it.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-21

D5- A lad named George Brewer, aged
years, fell drought the ice at New Bedford
yesterday, and was drowned. He belonged
in Mobile, and was on visit to friends in New
Bedford
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-21

A CURIOUS RAILROAD INcIDENT.-A few
days ago, Mr.. John Linwood, of Cadiz, Henry
county, Ind, was passenger in train on the
Baltimore Ohio Railroad. He occupied a
seat near the door, and after dark dropped in
to a snooze, from which he was aroused by a
passenger in the seat behind him, withdraw
ing his hand from his breast pocket with his
pocket book in it. He attempted to seize the
hand, but missed it, and the plckpocket imme-
diately started for the door. Mr. Linwood,
caught one of the skirts of his coat, just as he
emerged from the door. 1t gave way in his
hand, and he then caught the other skirt,
which also gave way, and though the train
was under full Roadway, the thief jumped of
and escaped with the pocketbook, containing
Sol. In the pockets of the coat-skirt, Mr..
L. found, however, to compensate him, two
costly gold watches, worth $3.50.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-21

Co DR.. Paige delivers his second Free Lee
ture, at Washburn Hail. this evening. His
first lecture gave great satisfaction, and we
presume his lecture tonight will be even more
instructive.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-21

church organization fOrthe coored population ofthe
city, which numbers about two hundred and fifty
persons, has a salutary influence in raising and
strengthening individually, the selfrespect of that
under direct moral influence and religious instruction
than otherwise would, your committee recommend
that the sum of S25 be raised by the First Church to
aid them for the year ending June LIST, 1859.
Your committee do not understand that they are
expected or required to speak of the eXpediency
lneXpediency of like appropriations in subsequent
years; and while this church may not be considered
committed to any fixed and settled conditions in
the premises, the whole subject should be considered
as open, to be acted upon in the future the cir
cumstances to require, and as love to God with
all the heart, and neighbor ourself always de.
mands'
Worcester Jan l. 1889
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-21

Nor PEACH WEATHER.--It is feared the late
cold term has destroyed the peach buds in
many localities. Have any Of our subscribers
examined their troesf
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-21

AT GATEs's NEWS Room, ll9 Main street. may be found
oil Kinds OF Spiritual Books, Papers, and Periodicals.
Also Billiards. pure Steam Crystazed Soap manufacture
ed for and sold by D. c. GATES at wholesale and retail
jylB dam
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-21

MILFoRD.-An interesting theological dis
eussion has been going on in this town, on the
question of the Inspiration of the Scriptures.
Rev. Mr.. Woodbury., Prof Arnold and others
have given lectures in favor of their plenary
inspiration, and arguing that mankind must
accept them entire as the direct voice of the
Almighty.
Rev. Adm Ballou assumed the other ground
l. G. that the Scriptures ought not to be receiv-
ed wholly and literally as diyinely inspired
His lecture, delivered at the Town House last
Sunday evening, will be published today.
Parker Pillsbury will deliver lecture on
the French Revolution next Sunday evening.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-21

10 A new Division of the Sons of Tenn
perance, has just been organized at Sheldons-
vile, Wrentham. 1t is called the Morning
Star Division, No. &c."
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-21

10 Of the 70,466 emigrants who sailed
from Liverpool during the year 1868, Al, 900
came to the United States.
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A woman in Saginaw county, Mich, recent
ly gave birth to four children at one time, and
to reward her, bill has been introduced into
the Legislature, donating two huHared and
twenty acres of land, situated in that county
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-21

19-The Dunlap wooden mill, at Taunton,
is about to resume operations, after standing
idle several months.
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Court OF COMMON PLEAs-CIvIL TERM
Chief Justice Mellen, presiding.-Case No. 9Oi,
Liberty A. Lyon Us. Sylvester Dresser of
Southbridge, now on trial. This is an action
for the recovery of the amount of note Of
hand for $500. Bacon & Aldrich for plaintiff,
and Devens and Hyde for defendant.
The following cases are next in order
for trial Nos. S37, Ala, 415, 42O, 426, 1856,
438, All, 47S, 481, SIG, SIT, 51S, $50, 521,
535, 596, 547, $50, SIT, Co., 625, 635, GAL, 643,
65l, SOL, 7O7, 1872, 7S9, 100, 791, 1876, 1876, $40,
853, $40, 1853, 1858, 932.
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A Washington dispatch in the New York
Tribune, says it Is rumored that proposition
for the sale of Sonora and Chihuahua, has
been received from President Miramon. The
price named is said TO be sixteen millions.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-21

STERLINe.-The Lyceum in this town are
having course of lectures, the funds for which
were obtained by tea-party, got up by the
ladies, in the Fall. Lectures have been given
by G. Robbins, of Sterling, Rev. d. G. Eddy.
of Boston, and others. Hon. Mr.. Boutwell,.
Secretary of the Board of Education, lectures
this week
A very successful singing school, taught by
0. Collestor, of this city, closed Wednesday
evening with concert, which passed Off to the
satisfaction Of all parties.
The members of the Baptist Society recent
ly made their pastor, Rev. Mr. Robbins, very
pleasant donation visit, and bestowed their gifts
upon the minister and his family with liberal
hand.
The farmers Of Sterling have formed an as.
sociation, called the Farmers Club, for mutual
improvement They meet once in two weeks,
and discuss topics previously assigned, much
to the interest and profit of the members.
This movement is worthy of general adoption
in the country towns.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-21

COMPOUND GLYcERIEE LOTION is the most enectuaI
remedy in use, for Chapped Hands and Sunbun also to
use after Shaving, to allay the Inflammation irritation
&c As cosmetic for softening identifying the skin
removing pimpes, tan, freckes, sore lips &C. it is spe
rior to all other preparations in use
CHARLES CLARKE
(,nrt,nr MINI 4 I,la..
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-21

LIQUID AMANDINE for the positive prevention and cure
OF Chapped Hands, Roughness of the Skim &C. 1t is uni
versal in its cleanliness and convenience free from soil
oily substance, ana unpleasant odor Ordinarily two of
three applications perfect cure rendering the skin SO
ana veYety in feeling and appearance There never wa
more satisfactory preparation offered to the public than
this and all those who have used realized for once
the trnthfuness of newspaper advertisement Prepared
only by JOHN O. HILL, Apothecary, Mechanics Hall
Building and for sale by all Druggists Price 25 cents
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-21

DzY- The Atlantic Monthly for February will be
published tomorrow
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Lake Champlain is frozen over. Last year
1t was not frozen until February.