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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-05-05
Neck Twisting.

There are practices tolerated in religious
congregations which Christians, who are
jealous for the honor of their Masters
house, should utterly condemn. Decorum
is the handmaid Of devotional feeling, and
for this reason the house of God should
never be disturbed by the slightest ap-
proach to irreverance. at is q part Of my
religion said pious old lady, when asked
why she went early to church, @it is part
of my religion not 10 interrupt the religion
OF Others" And we believe, if many
country congregation made il part Of
their religion not to twist their necks al
most out of joint to witness the entrance
of every person who passed up the aisle of
the meeting house, il would be better for
both their necks and their religion. A
gross abuse of religious decorum some
times needs harsh medicine As remedy.
We give that adopted by Henry Clay Dean,
who was al one time chaplain Of Congress.
The anecdots Is from the Pacific Metho-
dist:
Being worried, one afternoon BY this
turning practice in bis congregation Mr.
Dean stopped iu his sermon, and said
"Now, you listen TO me, and I'll tell yeu
who the people are, As each one Of them
comes in" -
He then went ou with bis discourse ua-
I'll q gentlemen entered when be bawlsd
out Ike usher, deacon A., who keeps the
shop over the way and then went on
with his sermon.
Presently another man passed up the
aisle, and he gave his name, residence and
occupation; So he continued for some
time. .. 80. 4 ~
At lengh como one entered the door
who was unknown 10 Mr.. Dean when he
cried out, IA E:tle old man, with drab coat
and old white hat; dont know him--look
for yourselves"
That congregation was sfsctually cured.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-05-05

HA "ssnsation" preacher ssosntly in
formed his congregation that Heaven is but
fifteen hundred miles square. He appeal
ed for proof Of this TO Rsv. xxi l6-sAnd
the city lieth four square; and be fshs an
geD measured the city with reed twelve
thousand furlougs. The length and the
breadth and the heighth Of i are equal"
Rather close packing that for all the elect,
especially in warm weather. What .
sweltsring for iat psoplsl
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-05-05

A correspondent of the New York
Times says: "Tho Sickles tragedy is the
prominent topic Of discussion in the cafes
of Paris. The French Theory--and the
correct one,-is, that the really guilty par
ty in the sad affair is the writer of the anon
ymous letter-the meddlesome informer-
who is presumed to be q woman, jealous
of Mrs. Sickles."
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-05-05

HA letter from Camp Floyd informs
US that quite number of the United
States soldiers have Joined the Mormon
Church. The Saints arc in many ways
making good thing ont Of the Mormon
expedition.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-05-05

Tho counsel of Mr.. Sickles tonight were
complimented by ssreuade, and a large
crowd gathered in front Of the National
Hotel, where Messrs. Brady, Stanton, Ma
gruda and Chiffon briefly returned thanks.
The last named gentleman requested
the asssmblage to forego their intention to
sereuade Mr.. Sickles. He added that it
was only necessary to say that Mr.. SickIes
wished to retire TO rest undisturbed, and
that he was sure this appeal would be re-
jected.
Mr.. Stanton, unable to repress the emo
tons Of his big heart, is described as hav-
ing rivaled David when be danced before
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-26
NEWS AND NOTIONS.

There are in the State of Oregon 1876 flour
mills, with capacity of producing $4,000
barrels per annum.
Prentice says of tobacco, the more men tame
the less they oret.
The Indiana papers report the wheat crop
in that State in good condition and promising
well.
A very unpopular officer with some of the
ladies-General Homework.
The quantity of rain which fell near London
in the past year was less than in any other
year in the present century.
The editor Of well-known magazine wears
a long goatee. A wag noticing his habit of
handling it while writing, suggested that he
was milking has brains
"The Hidden Hand was advertised in over
one thousand papers throughout the country at
an expense Of about $4,000 to Bonner, the
publisher.
The editor of the New Hampshire Democrat
says that he is sure he knows himself If he
does, says Prentice, he knows the meanest
fellow in New Hampshire.
Dnring a masked ball in Paris a costumed
individual lit cigar, and, accidentally, a large
wig, which he wore Before he could free him
self he was fatally burnt
A paper, after noticing melancholy instance
ofintoxication, says, owe left him Illuminating
upon the principle Of horizontal propulson
with corn juice as n motor.
Thomas Kennard, of Baltimore. wantonlv
fired pistol in u bar-room; the ball passed
out of the door, and killed lamplighter ON
the opposite side Of the street.
New York paper gives an account of a
man dying of hydrophobia without ever hay.
ing been bitten at all. Probably he had eaten
pound or two of mad dog in the form of sau
sages.
Pleasant NJ Mask was addressing four thou.
sand people at Holly Springs, Miss last week.
when he suddenly fell from the platform on
which he stood, and broke his neck. lie had
previously committed a murder.
After young man named Basch was nc.
Quilted of murder at Chicago the other day,
MS father invited the jury to a champagne sup.
per, and, with one exception. they all went.
The preacher who "warms UP" his hearers
with words that burn" has been consulted
with by the deacons upon the propriety ofhav-
ing no fire in the church next Winter
Extraordinary as it may appear, says an OK
change, piece Of brown paper, folded and
placed between the upper lip and the gum,
will stop bleeding Of the nose.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-26

Mr.. GIDDING's FAREWELL TO HIS Con-
sTITUENTs.-Last weeks Ashtabula (Ohio)
Sentinel contains letter to the citizens of that
District, from Hon. Joshua r. Giddings, who
retires from Congress, after representing them
for over twenty years in succession. He
speaks of his deep emotions in becoming a
private and independent citizen, after so long
public career, and says that the only return
he could make for the kindness SO long lavish
ed upon him was fidelity to the principles of
his constituents. He holds that the victory of
the Anti-Slavery over the slavery sentiment
of the country is already achieved, saying:
"The lovers of liberty at this moment WELD
the moral power of our nation and the Gov
eminent with its patronage, its great power,
and wide spread influence, must soon fall into
their hands"
His purpose of writing out his Congressional
experience is thus expressed:
Though care worn and weary, | retire at
your bidding from field of public labor, with
far higher hopes and lighter heart than those
with which / entered upon official duties.
shall not, however, regard my obligations to
you, nor the public, as discharged, until l
shall have done whatever may be in my power
to make mp a faithful record of the political
scenes in which it has been my fortune, as
your Representative, to participate"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-26

WINANs' New STEAMsHIP.-Wmans' new
cigar steamship was tried on Wednesday of
last week, for the purpose of ascertaining the
effect of the new experiment made with the
wheel One half the buckets have been re-
moved, and the trial gave. evidence that her
speed had been materially increased. -Four
teen feet is to be added to the hull on each
side of the wheel, and the addition is now in
the shop nearly completed, and as soon as ad-
ded the ship will make trip to Norfolk or
New York. Mr.. Winans has determined, it is
understood to depart so far from his original
plan, as to place masts and sails on the ship,
and they are now being prepared in the yard.
Great confidence is still expressed by those
interested in the ultimate success of this won
der of the waters.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-26

The Athenian correspondent of the Provi-
dence Journal reports more archaeological dis,
closures-a pedestal of Pentilican marble, on
which is sculptured the figure of warrior
with helmet and shield above it is the in
scription, "Xenocles," the father, probably, of
the tragic poet Carcnius; broken pieces of a
colossal statue perhaps of Minerval draped
to the feet an anaglyph of four men stand
ing. and beneath them an inscription, obiter-
ated except the last syllable 1t belongs to the
best period of the art. 1t was one of the vo-
tive offerings that stood in front of the Par
thenon. The precincts of the Parthenon and
the Erectheum are discovered to be foored
with overlapping rows of stones, from the rock
Of the Acropolis. This work was probably
done when the Acropolis was leveled off
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-26

THEATRIcALs.-Next Monday evening, ac-
cording to announcement, Mr.. George Paunce-
fort, with an excellent company, will COM
mence an engagement at the Worcester Thea
ter. He will deserve the most complete sue
cess, and we think he will have it. He is
dramatic artist of uncommon power and YER
satility. When Mr.. Barry opened the Boston
Theater, Mr. Pauncefort was one of the "star"
members of his admirable company, and sus-
tanned himself throughout that engagement in
the most successful manner In the engage
ment here, he will be assisted by Mrs. Paunce-
fort who has great merits rs an actress and has
been remarkably successful in other pisces.
The bill for Monday evening win be found in
our advertising columns. We hope and be-
lieye that they will have every facility for sue
cess that can be furnished them by the owner
of the theater, and by all others on whom their
success here may in any degree depend. They
commence with "The Lady of Lyons" which
will be followed by various novelties, among
them "Our American Cousin"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-26

U1BRIDGE-Our Uxbridge correspondent,
writing yesterday morning, informs us that the
ice broke up and passed off quietly, doing little
damage in that town, and they were fattering
themselves with the hope of entire exemption
from disasters by flood, when the water rose to
an unusual height, stopping the mills by back
water, flowing in some instances into the lower
stories.
On the road leading from Uxbrihge to Men
don, the abutments of the bridge on the waste
way, in the dam of the Uxbridge Wooden Man
ufacturing Company, have been seriously in
jured, and fears were entertained for some
hours, that the entire bridge would be swept
away by the food
The road has been kept open during the
whole time, and unless further rains produce a
new rise of the waters, appearances indicated
that the bridge will be saved, though in de-
cidedly shattered condition.
1t remains to be known what effect the rain
of yesterday, and the consequent rise of water,
has produced.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-26

able merit They are from the pen of young
man of quiet habits and modest pretensions,
who we think, is destined to become much
better. known. He has already written some
poems quite worthy of the finest poetic talent
and reputation in the country. Many of his
pieces have been published in the magazines
and widely circulated in the newspapers. and
there are not few to whom his name has be-
come familiar and pleasant. We copy the fol-
lowing poem from this collection, not because
it is one of the best, but because it is shorter
than most of the others, and therefore more
convenient for quotation here:
"DECEMBER.
'The bleak December, blowing keen,
Hath frosted all the land,
And whitened all the swaying pines
That overlook the strand.
The sun doth drop with stranger glare
Adown the chilly West,
And drear the twilight cometh on,
The star-gems i'll her breast.
The shining snow hath drifted well,
Up hill and down the vale,
And maketh all the winter night
With moonlight ghostly pale;
And in the night, the moon doth cast
Tree-shadows on the floor,
And in the night the rafting blast
Still biteth more and more:
The roaring blast that bloweth high
Above the palace DOME
The whistling blast that creepeth low
Into the beggars home,
The merry wind that augheth loud
Outside the rich mans door,
The doleful wind that pipeth scorn
Among the frozen poor
Ye proud ones, grid the freight in,
And shut the frost-winds out,
And handy with your choicest wit
The pointless jest about.
And wrap your souls in silken folds,
And sit in gilded ease,
And warm your human love with wine
Blown hither on the
1t may be well: God knoweth all.
One laughs, and one may weep!
He will net lot the naughty dame
Be chilly in her sleep;
But DER the scanty coverlet
The drift creeps on and on,
And faces winter than the drift
See not the rising sum-
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-26

ACCIDENT ON THE PROVIDENCE AND WoR-
CEsTER RAILRoAD.-On Friday morning, i'm
mediately after the down train from Worcester
around the curve just below Uxbridge, one of
the wheels on the forward truck of the engine
became twisted off from the journal, and the
engine was partially thrown from the track.
passengers were detained at Uxbridge until
about eleven o'clock, when an engine arrived
from Worcester, and proceeded with the train
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-26

~ The New York Times appears to be
particularly unfortunate in its statements con-
corning matters in "this Tx" The other day
it characterized the Spy as a strong supporter
ofthe National Administration, and, in its issue
of yesterday, it speaks of the marriage of the
Arabian giant, which was solemnized in this
city the other day, as having occurred sin a
small town of Lower Canada"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-26

ABIJAH JENKINS, recently convicted in Bos-
ton of receiving stolen goods, after lying in
Jail two months awaiting sentence, was bailed
out by Francis Kidder and William Mack, in
the sum of $1,000. On Thursday his bonds
men were startled at finding he was among
the missing. They dispatched a special agent
to New York in pursuit Of him.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-26

Mr.. GEO. L. DIX, who has for long time
been connected with the publishing house of
I-Hirrflo, 97t..a.lSO w., business
connection with Brown, Taggart & Chase, Bos-
ton. He is a gentleman of many fine qualities.
The house with which he is now connected
has lately extended its business connections,
and promises to be one of the foremost in the
country
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-26

WAvERLEY NOVELS: Ticknor & Fields
edition. The concluding two volumes of this
very popular series contain "The Surgeon
Daughter" with "Castle Dangerous" and
an Index and Glossary. This is altogether
the Wayerley Novels in the market, and we
are glad to know that its merits are well ap-
preciated. For safe here by Edward Mellen,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-26

JAIL BREAKING IN NEwPoRr.-Five of the
prisoners in Newport Jail, probably anticipat-
ing the resolution of the General Assembly to
repair and strengthen their quarters, broke out
on Wednesday night, and made good their es-
cape. They broke through the wall and de-
scended through the drain. They cut the wire
of the telegraph to prevent any communion
ton from the authorities. None of them had
been tried, and it is evident they did not want
to be-Procidence Journal
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-26

HoLDEN.-At the adjourned town meeting,
on the 2lst inst, it was voted to raise for
schools, the present year, $1,000; for town
charges, $3.50; for highways, $4,000. For
School Committee, Rev. VIM. P; Paine was
chosen for three years VIM. C. Metcalf, Esq,
for one year. Constable-A. d. Bascom.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-26
BUSINESS NOTICES.

SPUR PRIEST, in American House Block, corner of
Main and Foster Streets having repenshed their extern
sve establishment with every thing eatabe of the choc-
est and most desirable quality invite their friends and the
public generally grand entertainment to-day and this
evening, An extra time may be expected this evening,
when those magnificent chowders will be disposed Of
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-26

MR.. LEGG, DYER AND CLEANSER continues the business
of Cleansing, Reducing and Repairing Mems Apparel
and also cleanses Ladies' Shawls Riding Dresses, &c
He has increased his help and facilities to meet the steady
Increase in his business Office No Pleasant street.
Reducing executed at from three to ten days notice
and cleansing at shorter notice whom the necessity or
yenence of customers requires it,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-26

CIVIL CoUR1-Betore Judge .Sanger'-The
case of Oliver Buttrick VS.. Jacob w. Watson
of Princeton, which has been on trial for two
days, resulted in verdict of $25 for plaintiff.
The case of Henry White VS.. Sidney E.
Church is now on trial.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-26

LEWIS THAYER, at 232 Main street. as their show win
dows, which hang out conspcuousy, indicate. keep
inside super abundance of those things which go TO
nourish and benefit Let every one remember,
they up only the best of every thing Their fare is
of the alest kind and elcits universal commentator
Give them q call to-night
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-26

For Pixies PEAK.--On the 22d inst, twen-
ty-six persons left Providence for the gold
mines. Twelve of the number belong in
Providence, eight were from Rockland and
Scituate, and six from East Greenwich Eight
were in one company. They sent their wag-
ons out TO st. Josephs in advance.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-26

WESTERN EMIGRATIoN.-Th st. Louis
Democrat remarks that the emigration now
going Westward, to and through Missouri,
exceeds that Of any former period in the his.
tory of the country-eyen that of 1889,
the magnitude Of which caused so much won
der
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-26

The Irish council of education has become
delicate, even to squeamishness. In one of
their school books Goldsmith's Deserted Vii
lage is amended, so that
"The hawthorn bush, with seats beneath the shade,
For talking age and Whispering lOvas made"
reads
"For talking age and social conrerSe made"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-26

THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT ENTER
PRIsE.-On Tuesday night the President of
the United States presided at the first regular
meeting of the Washington national monu-
ment society, under the new charter and made
few appropriate remarks.--IeLegraph
This monument was begun by well meaning
people, but has successivey descended from one
set of managers to another, each more imbecile
than the last, till at length it has gone down in
to the hands of President Buchanan He will
Finish" it, we have no doubt-Abany Journal
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-26

CHURCH OF THE UNITY-At the annual
meeting of this society it was voted to raise
S3280, by taxation of pews, for parish expens-
es. Messrs. Joseph Mason, William Cross,
and James B. Blake, were chosen prudential
committee; John d. Washburn, Esq, clerk
and Samuel Woodward, treasurer.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-26

STRANGE RoBBERY.-Just as the night
train from the West was to start from the
Washington square station, for Boston, last
evening, a gentleman came from the cars
exclaiming that lady traveller had been rob-
bed of $42O, and suspected the robber had
escaped at this station. The cars starting i'm
mediately, the gentleman and lady hurried
back to their places and were taken on to Bos-
ton, leaving the mystery unexplained. 1t is
probable that some person had followed her,
picked her pocket and escaped at the first sta
ton.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-26

BAY STATE SALooN.-D. C. Thurston, at No. Bay
State Block is determined keep the crowds OF people
who throng his well furuthed quarters constantly sup
piled with the best of every thing eaabe which the mark
ct Affords Mason is the alert, with his skilfu
hands, 10 accommodate all who may cali with the best
cooked oysters meats &c, which be served up by
any body. Give Mason call tonight.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-26

LIQUID ASiANDNE, for the positive prevention and cure
of Chapped Hands, Roughness of the Skim &c. 1t is uni
in its cleanliness and convenience, free from SOIL
oily substance, unpleasant odor Ordinarily two of
three applications perfect cure rendern the skin soft
and velvety in feeling and appearance There was
satisfactory preparation offered to the public than
this and all those who have used it have realized for
the ruthfuness of newspaper advertisement Prepared
only by JOHN Q. HILL, Apothecary, Mechanics Hall
Building and for sale by all Druggists Price 25 cents
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-26

DoRMANs NORTH END SALOON, 9l3 Main street. is a
famous place for the denzens of that section of
the city, of day evening. He keeps wide awake on
every thing pertaining to his profession and will be
found ready give you just that which you need,
and will do you the most good. Let the people of the
North patronze him. they desire what up
times.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-26

READINGS FOR YOUNG Men, MERCHANTS,
AND MEN OF BUSINESS, Reprinted from
the London Edition, and published in Bos-
ton by James Munroe and Company.
This little volume is given to the American
public, with the endorsement of Hon. Lorenzo
Sabine, who recommends it very cordially.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-26

RICE's EATING HousE.-Charles II. Rice, who under
stands well department in the caterers art will
treat his customers to unusually superb array of good
things, to-day, at his attractive quarters Nos. Piper
Block Rice fails to attract the crowd and he well
deserves their patronage, from the superior manner in
which he them the choicest of vands Give him
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-26

~ The indictment against Sickles was
brought into court on Thursday, and Monday
the 4th of April is assigned for the commence
ment of the trial.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-26

PRIVATE LIBRARIES IN BosToN.-It is es-
timated by those who have investigated the
subject, that sixteen of the largest private
libraries in Boston contain more than a hun.
dred and fifty thousand volumes. Boston Tran.
scTipt.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-26

The New Bedford Mercury states that a
matrimonial epidemic is raging, just now in
that city, and the boys and girls are rushing
to the altar, like a flock of sheep over wall.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-26

COMPOUND GLYCERINE LOTION is the most efiectual
remedy in for Chapped Hands and Sunbun also, to
use after Shaving to aIay the inflammation, irritation
&C. As cosmetic for softenng and identifying the skin
removing pimpes, tan, freckes, lips &C.. it is supe
ror to all other preparations in use,
CHARLES CLARKE,
Corner Main and Pleasant streets, Worcester
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-26

10 Mr.. +. l.. Wadsw orth win deliver the
next of the regular series of Sunday lectures
upon the subject of Spiritualism, in Washburn
Hall, Sunday afternoon and evening, at the
usual hours of service