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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-04
Sabbath School and Floral Celebration,
July 4th, 1859.


ORDER OF PROCESSION
ne Procession will form on the Common, at O'Clock
A. NJ, Ill the following order:
Mol
Salem street-P. B. Gilbert, Marshal-AIan street mall
All saints-C. B. Whiting Marshal-Niain streetmall.
Church of the Unty-Mr.,M arshal-NIain street mall
St Ann's-D B. Fitzpatrick Aiarshal-Park street mall
Central-C. NJ. Miles Marshal-Park street mall
Vumsigamond-C. +; Washburn, Marshal-Park street
mall rear of Central.
Unon-A. Whiting, Marsha-Park street MALL rear of
-ounsigamond.
Laurel street,. W. Pond Marshal-Park street mall.
inside of St. AIMS, right resting on Main street.
Park Street,. Q. Maynard, Sarshal-Rear of LAUREL
Thomas Street, A. Trowbrdge, Marshalrear of Park
Old South-Martin Stowe, Marshal-Rear OF Thomas st.
His Honor the Mayor,
Aldermen, and Common Council ct the city Worcester
Adams Squared. F. Laury Marshal-Rpbt resting at
southeasterly corner Of the Old South Church.
First Baptist-A. L. Burbank, Marshal-Rear of Adams
Universalist-Wm. Mecorney, Marshal-Rear of First
SNa Gl it
South Worcester-Anson Bangs Marshal-Rear of the
Universaiist. '''
No. l6
lions Church-J. c. MowJray, Marshal-Rear of South
Worcester.
Temple Street-Henry Murray, Marshal-Rirbt resting
at southeast corner City Hall.
- No. 1S
First Untaran-C. A. Wheeler. Marsha-at entrance to
Front street mall
No. 49,
Free Church, and spiritualiss- l. Huens, Marshal
Front street mall resTof LIST Unitarian.
Third Baptst-A. L. Bcnchey, Marshal-Rear of Free
Church.
No. 81.
Peasant Street-R r. Shepard Marshal-Rear of the
Third Baptist
No. p.
Tatnuck-P Blasdell, Marshal-Rear of Pleasant street
No. %.
MISSION Chapel-W NJ Chase, Marsha-Rear of ,Tatnuck
- No. "a.
New Worcester-A. W. Curtis Marsha-Rear of Mission
Chapel.
ROUTE OF PROCESSION
The procession willleave the City Hall at nine O'Clock
precisely passing up Main Street to Southbrge street
counter-marching down through Main Street Lincoln
Square, and Lincoln Street, to the Grove
Carriages to be brought into the procession, will be
formed in line on Main Street. south of Austin Street,
from whence they will join the procession in the order
hereafter to be indicated to the Marshals.
Particular care will be taken the children while on
the Common and in passing through the streets both by
the Marshals and the City Police.
His Honor Mayor Bullock, will preside at the Grove
where addresses and appropriate to the occasion
may be expected,
HENRY S. wAsHBURN, Chief Marshal.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-04

TERRIBLE ACCIDENT ON THE FALLs-SIx
PERSONS DRowNED.-Six persons were drown
ed on Saturday night, in the Ohio river-four
on the walls, one at the ferry landing, and one
above Shippingsport. Five Germans-yiz. !:
Giese, Shafer, Schmittle, Albert and Auguste
Hoch-the two last boys-attempted to cross
to the Indiana side in skiff about dusk.
They reached the Indian chute, but their eff
forts were unayailing to resist the strong cur
rent, and they were swept over that part of
the falls called the Backbone" The skiff ca
reened as it went over this point, and all were
thrown out Shafer, by a determined struggle
for life, reached the boat, and righting it, got
in and landed in safety near Portland. His
unfortunate companions were carried over the
breakers into the "deep hole" where thew
were drowned. The water at that point i
said to be fifty feet deep. The boys were sons
OF VIM. Hoch, painter, who lives in Post
Office alley, and very promising children.
Thomas Fesler, lad of sixteen years. was
drowned at the ferry landing, about nine
o'clock on the same evening. He was sitting
on the gunwae of the ferry wharf-boat. slim.
ped in, and disappeared, unobserved by his
young companions at the time. 1t is Thought
he had the cramp.-LouisuWe Courier
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-04
BUSINESS NOrrnns

ATTENTION, MINUTE MEN You are requested to meet
at the Police Court Room, the morning of the 4th,
precisely at O'Clock The Company will remain to-
hether until 1890 NJ when they will dispense in differ
en directions over the city At II o'clock the mcssen
ger from Lexington will arrive, crying the top of his
voice 10 Arms! to Arms! the war has commenced;
Minute Men, turn out! Whom the messenger runs his
horse dripping with blood and sweat, through Main
street. and the Old South bell together with the booming
OF the cannon from the Park the invasion of
Lexington the minute Men from all directions will start
for the Park near the Old South Meeting House. where
they will be paraded and their march for Lex
inston Returning at II m the troops will encircle the
fark and unite in the National Salute After which the
company viii dine together. AT o'clock p m. the
Company will march, under the escort of Josyns Cor
net Band to the grave of Col Timothy Biqelow on the
Park when they will fire the honorary salute and be adj
dressed by distinguished citizens. Per order.
TIMOTHY BIGELOW Col
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-04

CoMMENDABLE PRoMPTNEss.-On Monday
last Lieut. Pratt, commanding the Worcester
Light Infantry wrote to Adjutant Gen. Stone
at Boston, requesting the favor of changing
the old muskets used by the Infantry for many
years, for the new rifle musket furnished by
the State to some of the troops last fall On
Wednesday evening letter was received from
Gen. Stone, granting the request upon the re-
ception of the old muskets. On Thursday
the old muskets were sent to Boston, and on
Saturday the Infantry received the rifle mus.
kets in good order and condition. Such
promptness of action and readiness to do the
right thing in response to the request of the
Infantry was very commendable and worthy
of notice.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-04

The WEBSTER STArUE.-The committee
having Powers statue of Webster on their
hands, held final meeting in Boston, Satur-
day morning. Mr.. Everett, who was not pres
ent, on account of the illness of Mrs. Everett,
for some time lying at the point of death, sent
along letter deploring the unfavorable criticism
to which the statue had been subjected,
urging its erection on the State House grounds,
in accordance with the desire of the artist and
the original contemplation of the committee,
aud enclosing resolution to that effect, which,
with the letter, was read by Prof FELTON,.
Messrs. Charles p. and George 7. Curtis, J.
Thomas Stevenson, and others, opposed the
resolution, mainly upon the ground that the
memorial is unjust to the memory of Webster.
But after much discussion, the objections
were over-ruled and the resolution was adopted
by vote of twenty-eight to twelve. 1t au-
thorizes and directs the executive committee
to proceed forthwith to erect the statue in the
State House grounds, in accordance with the
resolution of the 18th of February last, and
with the permission granted by the Legislature
for that purpose. This probably ends the
controversy.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-04

SUPREME JUDICIAL CoURT.-Under the act
establishing the Superior Court, &C., the first
Supreme Court was opened in Boston, Satur-
day. Geo. c. Wilde, Esq, was appointed the
Clerk, with authority to receive and record
exceptions and other documents from all the
counties, to be heard at the law term of the
Court in Boston on the first Wednesday Of
January next. The Court then adieadrrned to
September. 1t was orderedJtti5a one of the
Justices should attend in Boston on Saturday
OF eeeh week during the months of July and
August, and the first three Saturdays of Sep
TENDER, for the purpose of hearing matters in
equity cognizable by single Justice; and the
several Justices were designated as follows =
Hoar, J., July 9th and 10Th Bigelow, j., July
23d and Goth Shaw, C. j., August 9th and
18th; Hoar, j., August Goth and 9th; Met
calf, j., September Sd and 10th; Merrick, j.,
September 18th.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-04

KILLED BY LIGHTNING.-During the thun-
der storm on Wednesday afternoon, a son of
Mr.. Daniel Parker, in Lancaster, aged about
fourteen years, while sitting in chair, lean.
ing against the chimney in chamber of his
fathers dwelling was struck by lightning and
instantly killed. The Reveille says heavy
charge of the electric fluid struck a tree near
the house, leaving traces of its power upon its
branches and trunk, and portion of the fluid
then entered the house by perforating a small
hole, causing the instant death of young Par
ker
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-04

HIPS Mint Specific is one of the most desirable
in the market for Badness and falling eff of
SESSIONS VINO is well known III this community the
universal testimony of those who use it:
Worcester March Is 1859.
MI. j. O. HILL-My Dear Sir: take the liberty 10 add
my testimony to the value of your Mint Specific in cases
OF Baldness and falling of of the Hair few weeks since
procured bottle of your specific for the use of nv wife
whose liar had been falling off quite rapidly for some
time past ana apparently causing premature Bald
ness unless some remedy speedily applied It'll with
uch satisfaction that am enabled to certify that be
9re using up the first bottle the falling OFF of NV wife
ma was entirely arrested and all apprehensions of Bald
ness removed Wishing the most complete success
IN the sale of your valuable Mint Specifc' / remain,
r, truly yours, GEORGE SESSIONS.
cester Mass. dam P''i', an oo9f
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-04

FIRE.-A fire broke out, last night little
before twelve o'clock, in the charcoal shed oc-
cupied by Drury & Williams on Manchester
street. 1t spread to the wooden building ad-
joining, belonging to William Dickinson, and
both were completely destroyed. The whole
loss is estimated at from $1,000 to $780, The
telegraph wire running to Boston was attached
to the building, and of course it was disar-
ranged. The linseed oil factory of Messrs. T
]. Sutton, the railroad bridge and Jason &
Chapin's brass boundary were in imminent
danger, but providentally escaped. The fire
men were promptly on hand and did effective
service.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-04

A MONKEY ABDUcTING NEGRO GIRL
Sunday afternoon, we were startled from a
comtortable uap by the nicst distressing cries !:
we rushed apon the gallery to learn the cause
thinking that we surely had good local item.
We were rather amused, however, when We
found that the excitement was caused BY tame
monkey that lad broken prison, and who in
his peranlhuiations around town, had seen a
little negro girl. The monkey being, we pre-.
snme, OF speculative turn Of mind, immedi-
ately resolved to embark in the slave trade. and
forthwith made an attack on the premises in
which he had discovered the little negro
climbed into the window, pounced upon his
prize, and, despite the young darky's screams
and yells, was about to carry her off in tri-
umph, when he was driven back by a rein.
forcement- Woodviie, Miss. Republican.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-04

GREAT BEAR FIGHT.-A subscriber. writ
ing to us from North Twin Dam, June 3. thus
tells of bear fight that took place on the farm
OF Col. Thomas Fowler, ON the Both ult.: One
OF the boys was sent to drive the cows home.
which were about one hundred rods from the
house, at the edge of the woods where he
saw an old bear and her two cubs he halloed
to his elder brother, some fourteen wears of
age, to come to him with pistol; he brought
one of RamsdelPs ten-inch pistols, as he other
had a gun loaded with shot only. John, for
that was the boys name, fired the pistol at the
bears head, and she then went up tree where
her cubs were. The old bear turned to come
down and give battle the boys then fired
again, and the bear came down and took for
the boys. John took the gunfrom the other boy.
and mauled her over the head until he bent it
badly, and the dog made such inroads upon
her right flank at the same time that she was
forced to give battle to him-the dog-which
enabled the boys to put an end to the bear.
They then killed two cubs, and went home
with one live one to their mother (being the
only person in the house, with as much honor
OF victory as General Scott or Taylor in the
Mexican Piscataguis (lNe.) Observer.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-04

HE RELICS OF THE REvoLUTIoN.-But
few soldiers of the Revolution will be left for
the professions on Monday. A year ago there
were upon the rolls of the pension office but
two hundred and fifty-three names. OF this
small remnant of heroes, information has been
received that during the succeeding half year
forty-six went TO their long account. leaving
for the first day of the present year two hun.
dred and seven survivors. In all probability
the mortality from the beginning of this wear
to the present time has reduced that number
nifty at least, leaving on the 4th of july of the
present year, but one hundred and fifty-seven
survivors, remnant that will be speedily
swept away by the memorable hand of death
The ages of some of the soldiers are stated to
have been from 100 to 1O3 years. At the
commencement of the present year but forty
five widows, who were wives of revolutionary
soldiers before the termination of the war re-
mained.-Sprinafeld Republican
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-04

PoE's PoETICAL WoRKs.-A new collection
of the poetical works of Edgar A. Poe has
been published in New York by ]. Redfeld
1t is bound in blue and gold, in the style intro
duced some three years ago by Messrs. Tick
nor and Fields. This collection is more COM
Poe's death. 1t contains twelve pieces not
found in that collection, among which are
"Annabel Lee" and ''The Bells" We notice
however that one of the best poems printed
in the collection of l845 does not appear in this
blue and gold edition. 1t was among the
Poems written in Youth" and the printed
version of it was as follows -
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-04

A HARD BLow.-The tempest of last We'd
nesday night seems to have made general
visitation in the county towns. In addition
to what has already been published we hear of
damage in other localities.
In East Brookfeld the tornado was very
severe, as also it was in Spencer. In the for
mer place the barn of widow Cynthia Hatch,
also that of Geo. Porter were blown quite
down, the latter twenty rods into the pond.
The houses were in some cases shaken in a
very violent manner. In Hillsville the barns
of Solomon Gill and of Henry Belcher were
unroofed; and in an orchard twenty apple
trees were uprooted. The tornado seemed to
range along the valley. In these towns trees
without number were blown down, and things
less stable were lost altogether. A daguerrean
artist lost the top of his building including the
big window.
In Northbridge two chimneys were blown
from the house of Jesse E. Southwick, and in
chestnut grove adjoining twenty trees were
Frustrated some of them were eighteen inch
es in diameter.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-04


All Psyche, from the regions which
1t is very certain that Edgar A. Poe was en-
dowed with poetic faculty Such poems as
"The Raven" "The Haunted Palace" Lee
nore," and "To One in Paradise" make this
undeniable. But his faculty, although re-
markable in some of its manifestations, was
limited to a very narrow range; range of
wierd and wonderful conceptions, indeed but
one in which he shows no clear recognition of
moral relationships and responsibilities, and
little that ministers to the spiritual wants of
men. His own Raven, haunting the ruins of
some desolated life and wailing perpetualy
"Nevermore," is the mostexpressve symbol of
his poetry. Yet this little volume will live and
be reprinted in successive editions long after
many cords of books that are now current,
have turned to dust and been forgotten
We find in this collection "an original me-
moir," which demands passing notice. 1t
gives us tolerably correct sketch of the prin-
cipal incidents of Poes life of thirty eight
years; but it reproduces one or two asrocious
Interpretations, and, in this respect. is dis
graceful to the individual who wrote it, as well
as to the publishers who give it currency.
One of these misrepresentation, or .talsitica-
tons, as it is more proper to say is found in
the following paragraph =
'Not long after the death of his [Poe'sl wife,
he formed an intimacy with an accomplished
literary lady of Rhode Island, widow, and
was engaged to be married to her. 1t was to
her that he addressed the poem, sAnnabel
Lee The day was appointed for their mar
riage; but he had, in the meantime, formed
other plans 4; and, to disentangle himself from
this engagement, he visited the house of his
afilanced bride, where he conducted himself
with such indecent violence that the aid of the
police had to be called in to expeI him. This,
of course, put an end to the engagement"
Rufus w. Griswold originated this story.
1t has been repeatedly contradicted on the
best authority. On its first appearance, the
ady in question wrote to Griswold, pointing
out the falsehoods in it, and requesting him to
make the necessary correction. But he refus-
ed to make any correction, and kept the story
n circulation in memoir printed with Poe's
prose works. That Poe's life was very irrsgu-
lar and sad, is true enough and that he some
times behaved so unreasonably, and with such
wildness of passion, as to make him seem like
fend, is undeniable. But he did not do what
is here charged. If the matter had concerned
nobody but Poe himself, Mr.. GriswoId's false
hood would be of less importance. But it
touched respectable lady; and in this matter
as in many Others, Rufus W. Griswold mani.
Tested his real character, which could not worry
successfully claim superiority to that Of poo
in actual moral value. Poe inherited phys.
ical organization from which came much in
his behaviour that seemed like insanity. LIE,
him be remembered with Christian charity. for
these poems will not allow us to forget him
The book is for sale by +. Mellen, Jr.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-04

fingers, on Thursday evening last In little
while the back of his neck commenced SWELL
ing, which extended to his face, limbs, and
lungs, with alarming rapidity. He lost the
power of speech, began to breathe with diff
Guilty, and grew cold in his extremities. Pow.
ertql stimuants were administered, after which
he began to breathe easier, and soon recov-
cred.
The usual commencement exercises of Trim
lty College took place in Christ Church, Hart
ford, on Thursday, and passed off with the
usual spirit Among the degrees conferred
was the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity
upon Rev. Nicholas Hoppin of Cambridge,
RHODE ISLAND.
Three young men named Coombs, copsti-
tuting the crew of Belfast schooner, living at
providence, of which their father was Captain.
were bathing in the harbor, Friday evening,
when the youngest, II years of age, was seized
with cramp, and Immediately sunk to the bot
TOM One of the others narrowly ESCAPED
drowning in attempting his rescue
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-04

For obvious reasons, the Daily Spy will not
be published tomorrow. Our next issue,
on Wednesday morning, will contain full re-
port Of the proceedings on the Fourth" We
invite our friends in the country towns to send
us any account of celebrations, incident, or 9TH
er matters of interest which may trauspire to
day in their several localities
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-04

FIRE WoRKs.-M H. Shattuck has for sale, wholesale
and retail, at No Lincoln House Block Fire Works of
every description, including Roman Candies Wheels
Mines serpens, Torbilions Torpedoes Fire Crackers
and all the various kinds of smaller fire works. The at
tention of all who desire to celebrate the Fourth in be
coming manner according the recommendation of the
elder Adams, is called to his extensive stock
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-04

MR. LEGG DYER AND CLEANSER continues the business
OF Cleansing, Reducing and Repairing Mems Apparel
and also ceanses Ladies' Shawls Riding Dresses &c
He has Increased his help and facilities meet the steady
increase in his business Office No. Pleasant street
Redyeng executed at from three ten days notice
and cleansing at shorter notice whom necessity or con
venience of customers requiresit
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-04

BASE BALL.-The game of ball, on Wedncs-
day between the Clipper Club, of .Sturbridge,
and the Mechanics Club, of this city, is to
Jake place at Sturbridge instead of East Brook.
field.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-04

AccIDENT.-About noon yesterday, tSun-
day. while Martin Flaherty of Benefit street
was splitting wood to cook his dinner, his axe
caught on clothes line and split his hand
open between his left thumb and fore-fnger.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-04

Beal, at No II Pipers Block, will make you Photo
graph Ambrotype OF Lettertype that cannot fail to
pese lie makes no Csc trash therefore he can afford
10 give you your moneys worth. Copying done in the
neitest manner and warranted to give satisfaction Pho
tographs from small DaguerreOypes ENLARGED TO any
pers Block, over Oak Hall. III T. REAL
iel4 DIFF L. L. DEAL
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-04

ACCIDENT FROM FIREARMS Saturday
night about nine o'clock, a lad about fourteen
years of age, son Of Patrick Ryan, Madison
street, had his left forehnger blown in pieces
by the accidental discharge of pistol held in
his right hand.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-04

METTERNIcH's DEATH.-The London News
felicitously says "Metternich was the fanatic
Of the Status quo whom Paul Louis Courier be-
held in vision on the morning of the creation
of the world, crying out in Indignation and
alarm, Mon Dieui consaUons k chaos Politi
cal life and liberty, national independence, the
dignity Of man as man, were chaos to him.
Darkness was his order and when the dark
ness broke, he had the wit to die"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-04

Police CouRr. Sattrdav -.Tobn Tn cro;,
for larceny of So in money. a onantitv of can
az and cigars from Peter Powers was flnad
$40 and costs, and committed. T;motbv
and paid. was hheu
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-04

Special NOtfce.-CITY of WORCESTER MAR
sHALs OFFICE, July 4, ls5a-Man and Lincoln streets
Will be closed to the entrance of carriages during he
passage of the procession OF children This dav
owners OF and occupants of buildings the CITY, mar
cuar ~ such as upon the the procession
are reminded of the necessity Ofkeepng guard over their
own premises as the preeautOn of the occupant affords
greater security than the power of the officers
Per order of the Board Of Mayor and Aldermen
WIN. S, LINCOLN. City Marshal.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-04

There is woman in Buffalo, N. Y, known
as "the knitting lady" who every day sits
knitting in front of the residence of her debtor
on Swan street. She has regular and large
audiences, and her tale is received with the
warmest sympathy. The feeling only reaches
toward the delinquent debtor, and seeks moth
ing beyond simple justice to an INDECENT wild
ow, who has been rendered penniless through
the neglect of this individual to pay.