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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-24

A DESPERATE CoNvIcT-A few weeks
since, Dutch convict in the State Prison, who
had been placed at work in the mop room,
above the general workshop, failing to come
down at the usual time, was found by Deputy
Warden Mayhem, stripped to his skin, and
holding in his hand pitchfork, as if he design
ed to impale the first intruder. The Deputy,
drawing pistol, ordered him to drop the pitch
fork; the prisoner obeyed, but the moment the
pistol was lowered again seized it. The pistol
was again presented, when the pitchfork was
dropped by the prisoner, who ran for knife
upon table. BY this time, assistance had
reached the officer, and struggle took place,
but owing to the fact that the prisoner had di-
vested himself of his Clothes it was only after
desperate conflict, that he was secured and
taken to solitary cell. The only motive that
can be imagined for the conduct of the prisoner
is the natural ferocity of his character, as he
had had no trouble with any of the officers of
the prison.-BoSton Iraveller
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-24

SHARP PRAcT1cE.-The managers of the
Salem Railroad have, says the Vox Populi of
Lowell been feathering their nests at the ex-
pense of the poorer stockholders, and in viola
ton of every honorable obligation. A diyi-
dend of six per cent. (six dollars on a share)
was lately declared from money on hand when
the road was leased, and carefully kept from
the knowledge of the stockholders, iwho in
nine years had never received a cent on their
investments) till the two or three managers
could buy up most of the stock at SIS and less
share A nice speculation, buying shares at
So and Immediately pocketing Sc dividend /!
Another little matter has lately leaked out by
accident. A small interest dividend on money
paid in before the road went into operation.
has been lying in possession of the company
since 1850, the stockholders being kept in ig-
norance of the fact
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-24

TABLEAUx.-Dr. Bemis, the devoted super
intendent of the State Lunatic Hospital, in
this city, seems to be untiring in his efforts for
the comfort and benefit of the people under
his charge. Since the New Year festivities,
which, under his direction, were so admirably
adapted to their good, he has favored them
with two evening exhibitions of tableaux,
one of which was last Friday evening. The
scenes were all very fine, and especially pleas
ing was the opening piece of each evening
Family Devotion" on the first and last Fri
day evening, "America," in which the three
goddesses ofLiberty, Union, and Justice, were
personated by three ladies, whose inspiration
was evidently kindled at the affairs of their
'favorite and respective deities. There was,
we believe, in the whole programme of both
evenings proceedings, but single sanguinary
tableau. Many other pieces were most ad.
mirably "done," but after all, the most graft
flying part for us to observe, is, that they were
so fully enjoyed by those for whose especial
entertainment they were designed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-24

Some of Judge Douglass recently warm
friends bitterly denounce his course in going
into the administration caucus on Saturday
They consider il a complete surrender of Ills
political fortunes into the hands Of his enemies
Noprominent man here believes for mo-
ment that Cuba can be obtained by purchase
or that Spain will ever negotiate on the sub
Ject. Mr. buchanan still refuses to respond to
ment had been officially notified that England
and France would not permit Spain to sell Gu
ba" Emo such notification has been received
why not say. so p Washington correspondent of
The Netc York Times.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-24

WEST MrLLBURY.-The citizens Of West
Millbury were agrecably entertained, last Tues
day evening, by an exhibition given by the
young people Of the village, with the assis-
lance of a few friends from Grafton. The
music, by Charles II. belong, was appropriate
and well executed. The destinations were
good, the dialogues were highly entertaining,
and the audience manifested their admiration,
by repeated applause.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-24

"THE BoYs."-The Boys celebrated in the
fine Poem Of DR. Holmes, which we copy in
another place, arc supposed to belong to the
class Of 1929, Of Harvard College. The doc
tor" is, probably, the Rev. Chandler Robbins,
ID. d., of the Bedford Street Church. Boston.
Judge BigeIow of the Supreme Court is the
Judge" That fellow, the Speaker" is
Francis B. Crowninsbield of Boston, who pre-.
sided over the House Of Representatives in
1s38-9 The same class has furnished two
Mayors" but the one whom the Professor had
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-24

AWARD OF PRIzEs.-At the Bishop Prize
Debate of the Linonian Society of Yale Col
legc, last Wednesday, the first prizes were
awarded to John Curtis Tyler of the Sophie
more class, Brattleboro, Vt, and to Daniel
Henry Chamberlain Worcester Mass. The
umpires were Professor Edward E. Salisbury,
Rev. S. W. s. Dutton, ID, and Professor
Hubert A. Newton
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-24

UPToN.-We learn by the Union Telegraph
Line, that Aaron Eames, who has been missing
some three weeks, and when last seen, was
intoxicated, was found dead on Saturday
morning, in some woods in the North part of
this place. The whole village turned out in
search of him, two weeks ago, but were una
BILE to find him, on account of the snow He
has not lived with his family for some years,
in consequence of his bad habits. His family
reside in Milford, and are very respectable.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-24

The oldest person deceased during the year,
was Mrs. Hannah Harrington, aged 81.
The number of births in Palmer during the
year 1858, was 1875 more than in the pre-
vious year; males Sc, females 50. Born of
American parents, 81 of foreign, mostly Irish,
66. There was one pair of twins, and one I'll
legitimate"
The number of marriages was 23-a falling
off of IL from the number in 1857. The old
est groom was 81, who married a maiden of
80; the youngest bride was II, and the young
est man 49,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-24

MARROW ESCAPE FROM Drowning. We
learn from Titles South Amesbury Express
that as Mr.. J. II. Bancroft in company with a
friend was crossing the Merrimac River at
South Amesbury yesterday, the ice gave way
precptating them into the river, and the cur
rent running swift at the time, the horse and
sleigh were carried under the ice, and all that
Mr. Bancroft saved Of the team was the whip
that he held in his hand
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-24

EMAScIpATISG A SLAvE.-A man named
Campbell, from Louisiana, brought with him
to the city, goodlooking female slave which
he had purchased in Vicksburg, for the pur-
pose of executing a deed of emancipation
She had child in her arms, of which he ac-
knowledged himself the father, and not exact
~ relishing the idea that his own progeny
should be in shackles, he cmancipated the
mother to give freedom to the child Cincin-
nati Gazette, 1871.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-24

SPENcER.-The parishioners of the Rev. S.
G. Dodd, pastor of the Congregational church
in Spencer, made him a New Years visit, and
presented him with two hundred and ten dol
lars, (most of which was in gold, together with
various articles of provisions. We repeat the
notice of this, as the former account of it was,
in one particular, incorrect
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-24

GOVERNOR BANKS AND SIIpE1t,s CupA
ACQUISITION BILL-Relatiye TO the state.
ment made by the New York Herald "from
good, authentic private correspondence" fiat
Gov. Banks, were he member of Congress
would vote for Mr.. Slidell's bill, we have the
best authority for stating that the report i
untrue. Were Gov. Banks a member Of Con
gress he would vote against Mr. Slidelps BILL
Boston Journal ~
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-24

FIRE.-Four barns, two yoke of oxen, one
bull, and eighty tons of hay, belonging to Jo-
seph Benson, in Stowe, VT, We're destroyed
by fire on the 18th inst. Insured for 5000.
On the same day the fork mandatory of Van
Ornum, at White River Village, caught fire in
the attic and was destroyed. Loss $4,000.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-24

ITO MANUFACTURERS AND MECHANICS I've
invite attention to the advertisement with this cap
ton, to be found in THE Spy to-day. 1t offers
rare opportunity to manufacturers and mechanics
one that is seldom met with to obtain steam power,
TOOLS &C., at very moderate prices. They will find
Il worthy their attention.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-24

Iowa CURRENcY.-The Dubuque cores
pondent of the New York Tribune says:
Anything of the hog, hoggy, is legal tender
here. The tithes of church and the taxes of
State can be satisfied with the commodity. A
crock of lard will pay the fee for the nuptial
ceremony, and shoulder is good equivalent
for funeral discourse, including a very flatter-
ing biographical sketch of the deceased"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-24

For the purpose Of correcting an erroneous idea, which
prevalent to some extent, relative to any
ton the anticipated Ctzens Ball. may have with any
party heretofore given, the Executive Committee deem
1t proper to say that Is entirely independent Of any
associate" whatevers arranged for the pleasure cfe
attendants, and at the ''rlsk Of the underwriters"
Per order of the Committee.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-24

There died in january 20, February II,
March 10, April II, May 8, June II, July IS,
August ID, September II, October 10, Novem-
Der g. December H.
PALMER.-Population in 1885, 402. Whole
number of deaths, 70-males Al, females 20,
averaging one death to 81 Inhabitants. OF the
deaths there were
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-24

REMOVALS AT THE STATE HoUsE.-We
understand that Mr.. Morrissev. the new Ser
geantat Arms, has informed Mr.. John A. Sar-
geant (door-keeper), Mr. Issachar Fuller ines
senger), Mr.. Thomas Tucker, Jr. (postmas-
ter, and William Sayward (doorkeeper), that
their services will not be required after to. day
-Iouu1L 22d -
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-24

SLEIGHs AT AucroY.--E. Spaulding will offer at
auction the remainder Of his large stock, consisting
Of four hundred slcgs at his shop in Wesiborough,
tomorrow The sale will be without reserve and
will offer great chance purchasers. See adyer-
iisement
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-24

THE STATE OF THE IMPENITENT DEAD. BY Alvah
Hovey, d. D., Professor of Christian Theology in
the Newton Theological Institution Boston,
Gould & Lincoln. 1859
This is an essay carefully prepared, presenting the
Scriptural argument in favor of the eternal punish
ment of the impenitent. 1t was read before the
ference of Baptist ministers of Massachusetts, at
their annual meeting in this city, last October, and
unanimously approved by them. 1t isnow published
in conformity with the desire of friends of the
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-24

W Harper's New Monthly Magazine for Febru
airy has very good article, with ample illustrations
on the ''Folles of Fashions in which many of the
absurd and ridiculous fashions of former days are
exhibited. Other illustrated articles are ''Washng
ton at Morristown,'' and '.La Plata 1t is other
wise, also, good number.
For sale by s. Thompson & Co.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-24

AT dArEss NEWS Room, ll9 Main street may be found
NIL Kinds OF Spiritual Books, Papers, and Periodicals.
Also Bullards pure Steam Crystazed soap manufoctr
ed for and sold by d. G. GATES at wholesale and re,o
jyl8 dam
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-24
BUSINESS NOTICES.

THE TEETH AND THEIR TREATMENT-Who is the for
tunate poscssor of set of fine teeth would not take
pains to preserve them? Who is under the necessity of
of having tooth drawn in order that the remainder of
the set may be made perfect for appearance and
would not employ skul operator the offend
er? Who require full set OF artificial teeth and would
not prefer that educated dentist should replace the
oars and iReiSors that gone, with such may
useful, handsome, and permanent? We led to ask
these questions before furnishing recommendation of
the complete establishment of Drs Cummings 81 Flagg
because have the systematic arrangement of
business Of these gentlemen and feel ordinary surprise
that persons who call their aid the art and sci
of dentistry should place themselves in the hands
of unskful amateur operators, when for similar ex
pense they might be treated by accomplished Surgeon
Dentists.
The very beautiful rooms, (seven in nnmber) Of Drs
Cummings Flagg No 20 fremont street, have recently
been fitted and renished and all hours of the day the
most experienced and faithful operators are in attendance
to answer the calls of their patients We be-
eve that no Improvement in the art is suggested
mat is not carefully investigated by Drs Cummings a.
Fagg and worthy to be adopted they the first to aid
III It's general Introduction. Their inventions and
preparations for the disease and the proper preservation
oil the teeth are numerous and efficient The Nerve An
odyne, most useful and world renowned antidota
for toothache is the invention Of and solely by Drs
Cummings Flagg This foe to the toothache, although
1t eectualy and instantly the pain does not in
any way mjure the teeth themselves There other
preparations, as Dentrifce for cleansing and Wash for
hardening the gums, to which these gentlemen claim the
exclusive right On every side hear great credit given
to Drs Cummings Flagg by those who have their
patients, and such testimony coming from the parties
most interested in having work well performed must bo
allowed to supercedo all other
We may add that best wishes for continuance OF
their success will ever attend themBoston Daly Rec
n,1,a
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-24

There died in January s, February 6, March
8, April l, May 3, June 2, July a, August a,
September 2, October 2, December l.
The number of births in the town of Gard
ner, in the year 1858, was 80:
American Parents, As Foreign Parents, 50
American Father and Foreign Mother,
Number of Marriages solemnized, Is
Number of Marriage Certificates issued, rs
MILFORD. - Population in 1855, 7,489.
Whole number of deaths, 166-males 102, fe-
males 46, averaging one death to As inhabit-
ants OF the deaths there were
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-24

The Tenth Annual Meeting of the Worcester Chldrcns
Friend Society, will be held SATURDAY, jan 30 at
the CITY HALL, at past p. NJ. An address from Hon
A. H. Bullock, may be expected. All interested arc IN
vited TO attend. M. KNoWLToN secrotor,
jazz DIST 49, 'e''ry'
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-24
FACTS AND FANc1Es.

~ The Atlantic Monthly talready noticed) is
also for sale at Thompson & Co.'s.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-24

MODERN Discoveries IN ELEcTRIcITY.-
Prof Sillman delivered a most interesting and
instructive lecture last night on the above sub
ject, combining science and amusement in such
a happy manner, that through two hours no
signs Ofimpatience were manifested by the au-
dience. Indeed that time passed away very
quickly in listening to the clear exposition of
the principles of galyanism, magnetism and
yoltaic electricity, and in watching the many
interesting and curious experiments with which
not go over the whole ground of electricity,
but, confirming himself to galvanism and mag
netism, filed up the time with so familiar and
pleasant an explanation, that those who were
before strangers to the science, could hardly
fail to be well informed at the close of the lee
ture. Some of the experiments at the close of
4he lecture were peculiarly beautiful 2eve-
land Leader jan A.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-24

TERRIFIC ExPLosIoN.-Aboutf four o'clock
Thursday afternoon, one of Dupont's powder
mills, in Wilmington, Del, exploded with
terrific shock, there being large quantity of
powder in the yard at the time. Two of the
workmen were killed. Their names are James
Gibbons and John Grant.
The shock wgs felt at Philadelphia, thirty
miles distant. Window sashes ratified violent
ly, and it was supposed to be an earthquake.
1t was feared that the loss of life would be
heavier, and hundreds of persons hurried to
the scene; but the number of hands employed
in the yard at the time was, fortunately not
large.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-24

COMPOUND GLYcERiNE LoTIoS is the most crcctun
remedy in use for Chapped Hands and sunbnrr o,so T.,
use after Shaving, to alay the Inflammation irritation
&c Asa cosmetic for socning and identifying the skin
removing plmplcs tan irccklcs sore lips &c. il is supe
rlor to oil other preparations now In use,
CHARLES CLARKE
Corner Min and Pleasant strcets worco..as
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-24

LIQUID AMANDINE for the positive prevention and cure
Of chapped Hands, oughncss the skin &c. II uni
Versa IN its cleanliness and convenience free from soil
oy substance, and unpleasant odor Ordinarily two of
uree applications perfect cure rendering the skin so
anu V'Nety IN feeling and appearance There never wa
aorc satisfactory preparation offered to the public than
this, aud all those who have used il have realized fo one
INC trnthiness of newspaper advertisement preporo
only by JOHN O. HILL, Apothecary, Mechanics uali
buidns and for sale by all Druggists. Price rs cents
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-24

D. ~ MAINTAIN having received lIccnce from the city
governments has opened a PAwS-pRoKrSG EsTABLisu
MESr, 226 Main street
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-24

There died in February 2, March l, April 2,
May l, June 8, July 2, August 5, September
l, October 2, November 2, December 7.
GRAFToN.-Populatio in 1855, 4, 400. The
whole number of deaths was 64-males "A,
females 40, averaging one death to SO inhabit-
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-24
mn AnYERTIsERs,

The circulation of The Spy Is dOubIe that
OF any other newspaper In Worcester. The
Advertising public Will please bear this in
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-24
Bills of Mortality for 1858.

Population in 1855, 1,24.
Whole number of deaths, 28-males II, fe-
males II, averaging one death to 81 inhabit-
oDtS Df tha daa ths thora wore
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-24

There died in January s. February 2, March
A, April 2, May 4, June l, July 2, August 8,
Sept 2, October 2, November 2, December g.
GARDNER. - Population in 1866, 2, 1888.
Whole number of deaths, 36-males 10, fe-
males II, averaging one death to 81 inhabit-
ants OF the deaths there were
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-24

There died in january 8, February g. March
6, April 4, May 6, June 6, July 6, August 7,
August Z, September u, October 3, Novem-
Der 8, December 5.
Whole number of births, 151-males rs, fe-
males 75
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS in 1866, LIS.
Whole number of deaths, 33-males Is, fe
males Is, averaging one death to 81 inhabit-
ants. OF the deaths, there were
Under year old, 3 From 40 to 50,
From to 10 years Old From so to 80,
From 10 to 20, 8 From TO to 20,
From, 20 From tn
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-24

Toman, from the office of Superintendent of Sunday
School, Office which he has held SO much to our
acceptance through many years, tender to him
hearty thanks for his fidelity and devotion to the
discharge of its duties and our heartfelt sympathy
with him in those repeated sorrows and beTeaye-
ments which have fallen like clouds upon his home.
On motion of Joseph Mason, Esq, the report
of the Superintendent, Mr.. Firth, was then
adopted unanimously.
After the taking Of contribution for the Ii
brary, and the singing of the Dismission hymn
the meeting closed at half past four o'clock.
The contribution amounted to $167, and, we
understand, will be further increased.
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ants. Of the deaths there were
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-10-27

to attain the object of their ambition but
Pc terity will do the II justice, AID begins al
ready to discharge the debt of respect and
graf tudc. A noble mausoleum in honor of
Clay, and his statue by Hart, are in progre: s :
the statue of Calhoun, by Powers, adorns the
Court House at Charleston, and magnificent
monument to his memory is in preparation Z;
and we present you this day, fellow citizens,
the statue of Webster, in enduring bronze, on
pedestal of granate from his native State,
the noble countenance modelled from life, at
the meridian of his days aud his fame, and his
person reproduced, from faithful recollection,
by the oldest and most distinguished of the
living artists of the country. He sleeps by
the multltudnous ocean, which he himself SO
much resembl.d, in its mighty movement aud
its mighty repose but its monumen tal form
shall henceforth stand sentry at the portal of
the Capitol the right hand pointing to that
symbol of the Union on which the left reroses,
and his imperial gaze directed. with the Hopes
of the country, to the boundless West In a
few short years, We, whose eyes have rested
on his majestic person, whose eyes have drunk
in the music of his clarion voice, shall have
gone to our rest but our children, for ages to
come, as they dwell, awe-struck, gaze upon the
monumental bronze, shall say, o that we could
have seen 0 that we could have heard, the
great original
Two hundred and twcnty-rine years ago,
this day our beloved city received, from the
General Court of the Colony, tile honored
name OF Boston. On the long ROLL of those
whom she has welcomed to her nurturins bo-
som, is there name which shines with IL bright
er luster than his ! Svventy-two years ago,
this day, the Constitution of the United States
was rendered to the acceptance of the people
by George Washington. Who of all the gift
cd and patriotic of the land, that have ador,-
ed the interval, have done mere to unfold its
purity, and to promote its duration
Her then, under the cope of Heaven here
on this lovely eminence here, beneath the
walls OF the Capitol of old Massachusetts ::
here within the sight of those fair New Eng
land villages here, in the near vicinity, of the
graves of those who plant d the germs of all
this palmy growth here, within the sound of
sacred BELLS We raise this monument, with low
ing hearts, to the Statesman, the Patriot, the
Fellow-Citzen, the neiglbor. the friend.
Long may it guard the approach to these halls
OF council long may it look out upon pros
porous country ; and, if days of trial and dis
aster should con Z, and the arm of flesh should
fail, doubt not that the monumental form
would descend from its pedestal to stand in the
front rank of the peril, and the bronze lips re-
peat the cry OF the living voice." Liberty
and Union, now and forever, one and inseper-
able"