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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-03
For the Spy.
NEEDLEWOMEN.

Mr. Editor Il am glad that your paper Is
open to the discussion of the wrongs ofneedle-
women. Permit me-a humble yet notorious
individual-to stick my nose into this contro-
versy. l have known the evil of which your
correspondent speaks, for long time, yet l
did not wish to introduce the subject.
For long time, the needlewomen of this
city have been oppressed by the small pittance
paid them for making what is called "slop-
work" Look at some of the prices paid =
Good fair wooden coats are made for from fifty
cents to one dollar pants and vests are made
from seventeen cents to fifty cents they are
made from good, fair materials, and not from
thin goods 0veralls are made for thirty-five
and thirty-seven cents per dozen Shirts
from thirty-seven to fifty cents per dozen!
Now these are the prices thatare agreed to be
paid, when the work is taken from the shop.
But the worst is to say-even these mere pit
tances are not always paid. | venture the
statement, that nearly one third of such work
that is done, there is not a cent paid for 1t. A
poor woman comes in with her job, and if any
flaw can be picked with the work, she is told
that it was not as good as the sample, and
therefore she is to receive nothing for the job
Now, there are cases where the raw material
is worth more than after it is made up, but this
will not always justify this way of making
money. DuI the Dlsltle uOeS uOl always rest
upon the employers. The community are to
blame; people, nowadays, buy that which at
first seems the cheapest; they commence on
one end OF Main street and go to the other,
pricing all the goods they are in pursuit of,
and, as a matter of course, they buy where
they can buy the cheapest.
Now, it is evident that they can sell the
cheapest who pay the least for their work.
Therefore, in this great strife for competition,
it is found necessary to Cypress the poor, in
order to satisfy the public!
Let me illustrate this from experience Of
my own Two or three years ago. made
overalls to suit my custom trade. | never
paid less than twelve and half cents per pair
for the making of them. As matter of
course, l could not compete in so small an ar
ticle, with others who paid only four cents, and
my customers would go where they could get
such articles cheaper. The result was, that
rather than reduce the wages, l gave up the
business. Now, if the community would be
willing to pay fair price for having their
work aoeH done, they would be doing not only
a humane act, but they would find that in the
end they would get better bargains. For the
cheaper work is made, the more it is sighted,
and in such work the poorest materials are
used so that the public are no better off for
endless variety of cheap stutfs that is thrown
into the market. w. NJ.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-03
Municipal Affairs.

AT the meeting of the Board of Aldermen,
last evening" the petitions of James Estabrook
and many Others that the City Aqueduct be
extended through Southbridge street from
Main street, to the bridge of the Western
Railroad Of j. ]. Power and Others for light
ing East Central and Pine Meadow; of A. l..
! Benchley and others, that Salem street be
made public street, were severally referred
to appropriate committees.
The petition of Jason Chaplin, for the usual
bnilding privileges, on Summer street. was
granted.
The Highway Commissioner was authorized
to see that the proprietors and AUDITORS on
Crescent Prescott, and Jefferson streets, cause
the bridges in that vicinity to be repaired, or
that the streets be closed
Isaac Mills was authorized to collect swill
and house offal for Wards l and 2; Jonas
Bartlett, in Wards 8, 4, 5, and 6 and William
Spencer for Ward 6.
The licenses of most of the old hackmen
were renewed, and new licences were granted.
John f Mirick, John Rice, Cheney Har-
rington, and Geo. S. Howe, were drawn as
traverse jurors for the approaching term of
the Court of Common Pleas.
The reports of the several liquor agents were
read and placed ON file.
Geo. w. Clark was chosen Field Driver for
Washington Square.
Upon the petition of Ira NJ. Barton and 9TH
ers, asking foi the strict enforcement of the
liquor law, Aldermen Armsby submitted the
following preamble and resolve:
Whereas, by the quarterly report of the City
Marshal, and a recent communication of the
Mayor of this Board, it has appeared that in
structions have been given to the police of the
city to enforce, impartially, all the laws of the
State, those relating to the sale of intoxicating
liquors having been particularly designated,
therefore
Resolved That these instructions from the
Mayor, as Chief of the Police, and all hon
orable and legal exertions on the part of the
Police Department for efficiently carrying them
out in the city have the full sanction and CO.
operation of this Board
After some discussion, the resolution was
adopted
The City Marshal was authorized to employ
a suitable person to attend to the killing and
obsequies of all dogs found in the street after
this date without license.
Several papers from the Common Council
were acted on in concurrence Among them
the amended ordinance fixing the salary of the
Superintendent of Schools at $1400 was final
ly passed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-03
EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS.

On Friday night, last week, the floor of
barn in Taunton gave way, and fine yoke OF
oxen, belonging to Mr.. Armstead Padelford
farmer, were killed by being strangled. They
were fastened to the stalls by ox-bows around
their neeks.
The Cape Ann Advertiser says only one or
two vessels will sail from Gloucester this
spring for the Southern mackerel ground, but
the feet will mostly make an early trip to the
Gulf of st. Lawrence to catch the mackerel as
they enter the Gulf, in nets English vessels
have practiced this with good success.
At Salem, last week, the barque Parker
Cook arrived from Africa with four boa con-
strictors, one of them twenty-five feet in
length. They had eaten nothing for a month
previous to their arrival. A poultry luncheon
was their first meal in America.
In Natick, Friday evening of last week.
James Henry, son of Joshua Bates, while
wrestling with another boy, came to his DEATH
Both fell heavily to the ground. Master Bates
exhibiting signs Of distress, his playmates car
ried him into shop, where he died in fifteen
minutes.
The Taunton Gazette says the Taunton
Bank counterfeit two's said to be in circulation
i'll New York are called photographs" which,
by the description given, they plainly are not.
L HS Dln is uSSCTlDSuu its Idf ing lLS MAS
sachusetts coat of arms upon it, with the fig
ure of man one end and a woman on the 9TH
er )" while the genuine two's have an Indian
on the lett and locomotive on the right, with
eagle and horseman ON each side of the in
the centre.
The Middleboro' Gazette says Miss Mariet-
ia Tintoretta Thompson is just completing a
painting of Mr.. Joseph Simpsons beautiful
white horse playing with cat, as he was wont
to do when young. 1t is very life-like pic
ture. She has recently taken view Of the
homestead of Or. Dean of Plympton, for Mrs
j. IL. Harlow, which is also said to be excel
lent. Miss L. is a sister of the distinguished
artist ofthat name in New York
In the Supreme Court at Boston, the will of
VIM. Stables was set aside on the ground that
his wife exercised such undue influence over
him as to prevent him from disposing of his
property according to his own free will. By
the will the wife received the bulk of large
property, while the daughters of the deceased
were left unprovided for.
On Monday evening, April 25, at Marble
head, as Mrs. Paine, wife of Francis Paine
was filling fluid lamp, the fluid suddenly ig-
nited, and, paralyzed with sudden fright, she
instantly dropped dead on the floor. She had
been unwell for day or two, but not so much
so as to prevent the performance of her family
duties She was about forty years fage, and
leaves children
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-03

MusIcAL.-Our readers will be pleased to
learn that Senior Casseres intends to give one
or two more musical entertainments in this
city The particulars will be announced in
due time.
Fiske's Cornet Band will give the second of
their series of concerts at Mechanics Hall, on
Thursday evening of this week. An excel
lent programme of instrumental music is an
nounced. Mrs. Minnie Little of Boston, and
B. D, Allen, the pianist, will also have a part
in the performances. The cheapness of the
admission to this series of concerts opens the
way for everybody, who has the small interest
in the "joyous science" The first concert
was so good that the remaining three to be
given can hardly fail to secure good audiences.
We notice that the band are announced for a
concert in Springfield on Friday night.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-03

FUNERAL OF HERoINE.-We read in
French paper "a few days since took place
the funeral offs vivandiere belonging to one of
the regiments of the Garde Imperiale. The
coffin was covered with black pail, on which
was embroidered a white crucifix On the
bier were placed her military coat and red pet
ticoat, poignard, and small round hat orna-
mented with plume of feathers. This young
girl was greatly beloved and respected in the
regiment. She had accompanied the corps all
through the Crimean campaign; her kind at
tentions to the wounded, her benevolence and
many good qualities, had endeared her to all.
She was carried to her last home with the same
military honors as if she had been a comradc."
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-03

Hon. AMAsA WALKER has written letter
to Gen. Wilson in behalf of the 1.-TWO Years
Amendment" and he has published it in the
Boston Bee. This letter is not very elaborate
and it brings to the support of the measure no
thought or argument that is new. 1t is chiefly
devoted to an expression of Mr.. Walkers opin-
ion that our friends in the other States who so
generally and earnestly urge us to vote down
the 1.-TWO Years Amendment" would do well
TO mind their own business" He thinks it
Surprisingly mpudent" for them to ''blaze
away at Massachusetts" on this subject
He treats their appeal to us as interference
by intimidation" which, in our view, is UNI
just aud inexcusable; for those who make this
appeal are our friends, and they speak to
us in behalf Of cause in which our interests
is no less deep and vital than theirs. Every
Republican voice that comes to us from other
states speaks Of this Two Years Amendment
as violation Of fundamental principle of
the Republican platform, which is working
immense evils to the party in various parts of
the country, particularly in the North West
Scornfnlly telling them to mind their own
business Is not such reply as the case de.
mands. We are sorry that Mr.. Walker thinks
il proper not only TO give this reply. but also
70 rebukc those who respond differently: but
Il is nowise likely that his letter will accom-.
plish much against that Of Senator Wilson.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-03

IMPORTED AFRICANS FOR SALE.-Any per-
son, by visiting the slave depot on Mulberry
street. in this city, can get sight of some of
the latest importations of Congo negroes
We visited them yesterday, and were much
surprised to see them looking so well, and pos
sessing such intelligent countenances. They
are very much like the common plantation ne
gro-the only difference observable being their
hair not kinking after the manner of the South
ern darkey, while their feet, comparatively
speaking, being very small, having a higher
instep, and well shaped in every respect.
Some of the younger of these negroes are
very large of their age, and are destined to at
tain large growth. They will all make first
rate field hands, being easily taught to perform
any kind Of manual service Their docility
is remarkable, and their aptitude in initiating
the manners and customs of those among
whom they are thrown is equally So 5cks.
burg (4MiSs.) Sun.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-03
Mutchins' Life Exhilnrnnt.-ThI

hutchins' Life ENhilnrant.-Thls novel prepar
hlon as met with the approval Of the family IN every
part OF the world and the dscoverer and proprietor fear
lcssy pr0clams TO be unequucd TejupeHator and
reStorer of wasted or inert functions
Hucbngs Life Exhlnrani should be used by nil nervous
ptrsOns, rs y stimulates the nerves 10 their natural
suddenly dropped.
IT'S asoa GRAND TONIC, and will give relief In DYs-
PEpslA with the first dose. brief persstesce In its
WIZ renQvae the stomach 10 degree of perfect health
and Danish dyspepsia forever
ne aged should be certain TO make Hutchns Life Ex
hilarnnt household god nasmuch II will render them
youthful In feeling and strength and enable them to live
over again the DAYS Of their pristine JOY II not only ex
hllnrnes hut strengthens, and Is really an Invaluable
blessing, especially to those who have been reduced 10
condition Of seryility by scfabuse misfortune or ord
nary sickness. No matter what the cause Of the inpo
tency Of any human organ this suberb Exhilarant will
remove the effect ~ once ana forever.
Hutchngs Life Exhlarnn should be used by all persons
who have dsorered nerves stomach liver muscular nc
torpid Intellect or lowness spirits II Is compound
I'd Of harmless, yet powerful simpes. and contains moi
grain or atom Of mineral substance.
Females afflicted with barrenncss, will discover
Huchngs Life cxhlarant the realization Of their homes
maturity. PN'
This remarkable and unapproachable preparation for
sale by The Proprietor r. H. III TCnINGs at G5 Chanbers
street. New York CITY, All orders should be addressed Ia
him Sent by express everywhere One large bnttlc All
ccstcf. dcndnweow3n ~ Va
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-03

THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.-The
form of the ballots for the election on Monday
next was prescribed by resolve of the Legis-
hture. The amendment itself will not be
printed upon it, but simply the words amend
ment to the Constitution" with the affirma-
tive and negative ballots distinguished by the
words eyes" and mo" Our friends in the
several towns of Worcester county can be
provided with ballots by application at this
office. 1t is especially desirable that the op-
ponents of the measure should give their
early attention to the subject and see that no
town is lost for want of votes. The exact
form of the votes to be given is
AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-03

STEAMBOAT EXPLOSION Memphis papers
of the 18th ult., give the details of the terrible
explosion of the steamer st. Nicholas, an ac-
count of which has been telegraphed. By the
accident between fifty and sixty lives were
lost, and the boat and cargo were totally de-
stroyed. AT the time Of the accident the cap
tain, clerk, and pilot were ON watch. Captain
Mcmillan fell below, and his leg was eau ght
in some timbers, and although efforts were
made to extricate him, he was burned to
death, while his cries for help were distinctly
heard by those around him. The second
clerk was in his berth at the time of the acct
dent, and says that his first sensation was
similar to that which attends the report of a
pistol. When he awoke to consciousness he
was on his mattress, floating in the river, a
hundred yards from the boat. He reached
the shore without assistance. Many persons
were killed or wounded. Sixteen, shockingly
scaided, reached Louisville April 25th. The
boat was on her way from st. Louis to New
Orleans.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-03

BUY me and iii do yOu gOOd."-Heath and
strength secured by the OF the great Spring and Sum
mer medicine, Dr. Langleys Root and Herb Bters, com
posed of Sarsapaa, Wild Cherry, yellow Dock Prick
ley Ash, lhoroughwort Rhubarb, Mandrake Dandelion,
&C. all of which are compounded as to act in concert
and assisting Nature in Graduating disease The effect OF
this medicine is most wOndcrn-it acts directly upon
the bowels and blood, by removing all distractions from
the internal organs stimulating them into healthy ac-
ton renoyatne the fountains of life purifying the blood
cleansing 1t from all humOrs and causing ii to course
anew through every part of the body restoring in
valid to health and usefulness They and eradicate
from the SYSTEM Liver complaint that man-wheel of so
many diseases Jaundice in its worst FORMS all Bilious
diseases and Foul Stomach, Dyspepsia, Costiveness all
kinds of umOrs ard every disease arising from ndiges-
ton Headache Dizziness Piles Heartburn, Pains in the
Side and bowels Flatuleney Loss OF Appetite, and tor
pd or diseased Liver adisordered Stomach bad Blood
to which all less subject in Spring and sum
mer. More than 100000 persons have been cured by
this medicine. 1t is highly recommended by physicians
everywhere Try IL and you will regret Only rs
cents for pint; $40 cents for large Bottle Sold by
dealers In Medicine everywhere Orders addressed TO
o. LANGLEY, or GEO. c. GOODWIN Il co, Boston
mchl5 daw6m
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-03

CASES OF LARCENY.-Frank Higgins,
Portuguese, for sometime in the employ of
j. E. Wood, stole from his employer, Sunday
night, gold watch, a little money and cloth
ing, and started for Boston on the first train
Monday morning. On his arrival he was sur
prised by officer Cook, who gave him a warm
reception and Immediately escorted him back
to Worcester, where he had his trial yesterday
afternoon, as related in our police report.
Sometime between midnight and morning,
Monday, the store of A. Peaslee on Pleasant
street was entered, but nothing of value was
taken except a few pounds of beef steak The
confectionery store of Mr.. Fay, adjoining, was
also broken open, and quantity of eggs and
about two dollars in coppers were taken
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-03

Curtis's Cure for Badness !-CURTIS'S CURE
FOR BADNESS will stop the Hair from falling! NO
OIL, NO LEAD, NO SULPHUR! The Proprietor of
TINS Invaluable hair restorative lost his hair by degrees
until he became entirely bald, while in good health and
after trying every one of the many preparations aver-
Used Tor the prevention of badness without success he
procured fine growth of hair by the use of this remark
able qud and being anxious TO further test its virtues
TO his own. $3.50 " $50 N9"'i
IL Will cause the hair to grow in cases of premature
badness and he warrants IT, In all cases to prevent The
mar from falling out II is harmless IN It's action most
desirable article for toilet use contains no greasy sub
stance and cleans the dandru from the hair and tho
fever ron the scalp To those who are losing their hair
this is valuable, as ii will stop its falling In ali cases
}. NJ. CURTIS, Proprietor
No. Westminster street, Providence r. l.
For sale by Chas. Richardson & Co. Wholesale AGENTS
for Boston; also, by Gao. G. Goodwin N Co Wilson 70
Fairbanks, Weeks Potter, and by all druggists "
- FOR Sae in Worcester by GEO. Il. SPURR and CHAs
CLARKE. dtf ~ ~ ddc
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-03
PERSONAL.

OulleS IOTleT, reputeu the latest man Ill Ine
world, died in Louisville on Monday last. He
was SeUen feet nine inches in height At the
age Of seventeen, being then smaller than or
binary, he fairly began to grow. Measuring
himself every Saturday night, he found in
one week that he had added an inch to his
stature. A cooper by profession he soon be-
came too tall to work upon barrels. In 1886
81 he came to the East and appeared on the
stage in one or two pieces written for him. lie
returned to Louisville, and bought the coffee
house which he was keeping at the time of
his DEATH The Louisville Courier recalls the
following anecdote: "At the time that Charles
Dickens came to this country, there was a per-
feet furore to see Boz As he passed through
the canal at Louisville, he sent messenger to
Mr.. Porter, of whose remarkable proportions
he had heard, intimating a wish to see him.
Mr.. Porter replied to the messenger: eff Mr..
Dickens wishes to see me more than l to see
him, he will come to me- Mr.. Dickens took
the hint, and it was during the conversation
that Porter told the novelist that, while he
was growing, his mother had to sew foot on
his pantaloons every night"
Madame Bosio was at her death about So
years old She was not quite fifteen when size
made a successful debut at Milan, in Verdi
"Due Foscari." From Verona she went to
Copenhagen, where the Danes offered her
six years engagement, which she declined.
Next she went to Madrid, after which came
her great triumph and trial, before Partisan
auuience' III the season OF lo4oaf9' In the
Ioilowihs season siie sang at the lacon 1hea-
ire tlaVaiia' ana came 10 the United states IN
'he oprlng Oh Iooo' one then returned 10 Eu-
rope anu Iaa since sung with increased repu,
uauon al LONDON farlS, ot, petersburg and
olher great cues. she with Mario saved by
giatuitous service LONDON manager from
alsiress. In o. Felerspurg she was treated
w Nun ele'. laVor' "hle SICK ana uylhg the
IMPRESS sent ner messages ana comforts J;
anu a sue was, rom all accounts an OBJECT OF
'iic liios' tenuer solicituue'
MIR. Bigelow, of the New York Evening
Post writes the following sad intelligence
from Rome, under date of April 7th Il am
sorry to inform you that Mr. and Mrs. Haw-
thorne, who have been spending the winter
here, are i'll great affection. Their daughter,
Una, an interesting girl of fifteen summers,
lies at the point of death. Soon after they
reached Rome, she had severe chill while
sketching one day in the baths of Carcalla
Gastric fever and inflammation ensued, which
nave continued to prey upon her health, with
occasional intervals OF convalescence, all WIN
Ter Day before yesterday her case took
iliorG serious turn' IL posslpie, ana last even.
ing hearu tiat she was III the last stages OF
consumption
IL mas Deeh stated tnat rev. l. D halloch
the Rsnt;st s5urcI IN po op aul1'g ~ eau oi
naors tbat ~ ;s no. $50 w. p.,. ~ ap
.s"rbn rora ,s' thnt p ne naei Al K
loch of Roston has boa " ;,n;tod :. po o. MAJ
is denied bv the Gazette of that city Tho in,
yitation is to Rev. .Tosen6 KalIoch of waldo.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-03

A Word about Hair RestoratIVes. The
ORIGINAL it is still the best preparation for restoring
grey hair to its original color and rendering it strong
healthy and beautiful, is Heimstreet d Co Is Inmitabe
Hair Colorng Rcstorer Every other preparation adj
vertised for this purpose is but imitation this Most
of them made with water and require the
hair dressing to accompany Them they leave the hair
harsh and dry. Hemsrcets is made with oil and stimu-
ating prsq6ordng agreed6ie hair rash aside from
its value restorative. 1t is sold at reasonable price,
placing il within the reach of ALL We might introduce
certificates from Cergymen, Senators, and well known
citizens in all parts OF the country but is not necessary
We leave our readers to judge that if limitations pro-
duce comparatively successful results, the original and
initiated article must surpass them all.-J0urHdE.
W. e. HAGAN d CO., Proprietors, Troy. n. Y.
Sold in Worcester by GEO II. SPURR, Dol Main ST.
aDlg dim
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-03

ASTHMA PAPER.-Persons subject IN ot
tacks of spasmodic asthma will receive some
relief during the paroxysms, by inhaling fumes
given off from burning paper prepared with
saltpetre. The paper should be loose and
white, such as is used for absorbing ink blots.
and 1t should not contain any fbres of wool.
-Four ounces of saltpetre dissolved in pint of
water makes solution of sufficient strength
for the purpose. The paper is soaked in this
Tor few minutes, then taken out and dried
thoroughly. 1t is then cut into pieces four
inches square, and one or two pieces burned
when required. Paper prepared in this man
ner gives out considerable amount of free OK
ygen when it is burned. This has been tried
by some Of our friends with good efiect-Sci-
cnhfc Americap.