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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-18

A DAY OF FIERY METEoRs.-The remark
able phenomenon which was observed near New
York, Tuesday, 18th inst, an account of which
we have already given, was also seen in this vi
cinity with great distinctness Mr.. Arnold Taft
Of Mendon informs us that ON Tuesday forenoon
at 9.95 o'clock, he witnessed the most brilliant
phenomenon within his recollection, which
embraces a period of go years. The sun was
shining very brightly when there suddenly
appeared in a westerly direction, and about
80 degrees above the horizon, luminous OBJ
ject the nucleus of which resembled boys
kite, and having tail apparently about TWEEN
ty feet long. The outlines were clearly defin-
ed The meteor seemed tc throw off Goals Of
fire which trailed behind about one-third the
length Of the tail md then vanished 1t was
observed for two seconds and was lost behind
the high land in the westerly part of Tx
bridge; and it probably fell in the valley of the
Blackstone, midway from Uxbridge to Mill
vile.
The New Bedford Standard reports the ap-
pearance of meteors in that vicinity at the
same hour, as seen in New York and this coun.
ty. One was seen over Cark's Cove, which
had the appearance Of being about Is feet
long and shaped like a marlinspike. 1t de.
scended toward the water with great velocity
and disappeared without explosion or noise
1t was very bright and had it fallen in the
night would have produced most brilliant
light
A correspondent at Westport says, while of
Horseneck beach in boat, at 10 minutes be.
fore 10 o'clock he saw in bright sunshine
"a ball Of fire descend from aloft apparently
the size of two fists, from which fire appeared
to ascend as from shooting stars, and was al
used up before coming in contact with the
water" The same was seen by another man
in boat about mile and half distant II
appeared very near to both boats. Another
similar ball was seen by some gunners in that
vicinity, which did not exhaust itself before
striking the water.
A meteor was also observed in Salem. And
at $3.50 on the same day the Philadelphia
Ledger state that rumbling noise, accom-
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-18

THE HABEAs CORPUS ACT IN THE LEG1s-
LATURE.-In the House of Representatives
Wednesday afternoon, Mr.. Kimball of Boston
introduced an order, which was adopted
Thursday morning, instructing the Committee
on the Judiciary to consider the expediency of
providing further protection to citizens under
the habeas corpus act Under the law of the
United States, passed in 1916, a United States
marshal has the power to arrest witnesses and
convey them before the judge granting the
warrant where they are compelled to give
their recognizances or go to prison. The re-
cent rumors in relation to the requisiton of
northern citizens MS witnesses or as offenders,
which, in the present state of feeling in Vir-
ginia, would be perilous to the safety of any
one known to be an anti-slavery man, directed
the attention of the Legislature to the subject.
The law referred to reads as follows
"Acts Of Congress of 1876, Aug. 8-Chap 50 /:
That on the application of any Attorney of the
United States for any district, and upon salts
factory proof of the materiality of the testi-
mony Of any person who shall be a competent
witness, and whose testimony shall, in the
opinion of any Judge of the United States, be
necessary upon the trial of any criminal cause
or proceeding in which the United States shall
be party or interested, any such Judge may
compel such person so required or deemed by
him necessary as witness, to give recogniz-
ance, with or without sureties in his defalca.
ton, to appear on the trial of said cause or pro.
ceeding, and give his testimony thereon; and
for that purpose, the said Judge may issue a
warrant against such person. under his hand,
with or without seal, directed to the marshal
or other officer authorized to execute criminal
process in behalf of the United States, to arrest
such person and carry him before such Judge
And in case the person so arrested shall neg
lect or refuse to give said recognizance in the
manner required by said Judge, the said Judge
may issue warrant of commitment against
such person, which shall be delivered TO said
officer, whose duty it shall be to convey such
person to the prison mentioned in said mitti-
mus. And the said person shall remain in
confinement until he shall be removed to the
Court for the purpose of giving his testimony,
or until he shall have given the recognizance
required by said Judge"
During the discussion of the question of in
structing the committee, Mr.. Griffin of Maiden
said he thought it possible that the statute had
been misconstrued, and that the witness
would have right to be taken before the near.
est United States Judge; but he was by no
means sure that, with our present judges, this
would mend the matter. AT any rate, it was
highly proper to commit the subject, and con-
slider whether new safeguards may not be re-
CURED. The Democratic members OF the
House generally voted against the order.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-18
Grtp ano County NnteIIlesnee.

RAISING THE WIND.-A goodlooking young
man, WHO booked his name at the Bay State
House. on Wednesday last, as Jos. Anderson,
Portland, Me-, endeavored to realize swift
bargain by the purchase of two hundred and
fifty dollars worth of goods of Fiske & God
dard, jewellers, of this city, for which he paid
the ready cash in bills on the Toronto Bank
of Canada, broken bank, bills to the amount
of five hundred dollars on which he happened
to have in his possession. The bills being
found to be unsound, the police were notified,
and Anderson was watched, and secured on
his temperance at his quarters in the Bay
State House. He pleaded entire innocence of
any wrong motive in passing the bills in
question, alleging his total ignorance of the
fact that they were not good, and claim
ed that they were passed to him for good
money, at par value. He freely exhibited his
Willingness to settle the matter by restoring
the goods purchased. Bills to the amount of
$50 on the same bank were passed to Shreeve,
Brown, & Co., jewelers., of Boston, for goods,
and the articles so purchased were yesterday
restored to them in like manner. Anderson
claimed that his place of business was in Bos.
ton; of what nature he did not particularly
reveal. He was let off by the police without
further action against him. on his making res
titution as above stated, and he left last night
in the midnight train for Boston 1t is hoped
that in the future he will be a little more par
ticular as to the soundness Of the currency
with which he deals.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-18

Mrs. PAUNcEFoRT's BENEFIT-This is an
occasion when all the community should as
semble to render honor where honor is due.
When we have lady whose talent is unques-
toned, whose ability to crafty and please are
admitted by all, whose artistic merits are of
the highest order, we Gun see ITO reason what
ever to doubt that the Worcester Theatre will
be crowded. Mrs, Pauncefort presents a most
excellent programme. 1t is calculated to
please every one, and should meet with full
and cordial recognition. Whether in the range
oftragedy, the more genial display of comedy,
or the more romantic flights of melodrama,
Mrs Pauncefort brings to each and all those
natural and artistic abilities which have gained
her hosts of friends.
The entertainment consists of the excellent
play of "The Hunchback," with Mis- Paunce-
fort as the heroine, and the comic drama of
Crying 1t On'-affording an opportunity for
Mr.. Pauncefort to illustrate his talented imper-
sonation of the hero.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-18

SOCIAL EcoNoMY.-We clip from the Lon
don Times the following items relating to
meeting held in Bradford, Eng, during the
last month, of the society for the promotion of
social science -
The secretary read paper by Mrs. Hertz
on mechanics institutions for working women
with special reference to the manufacturing
districts, in which the writer commended that
the education of women had been sadly ne
elected, and that, until more attention was paid
to this matter, it would be vain to hope for the
elevation OF tie number classes in large towns
Two papers were read on ragged
one by Miss Carpenter. She advocates the
claims of those schools to share in the Parli
amentary grants. She gave an interesting re-
view of what had been already effected bv
ragged-schools, mentioning that recent
report of the Ragged. School Union states
that in one year 460 odd scholars presented
themselves with good characters from their
employers to the society established in London
for giving annual prizes to such 1860 were
put out into situations the Shoeblacl, Brio
ade had earned 929Sl towards their own sun.
port; and in 46 of the 100 schools connected
with the union there were 10, III depositors in
the penny banks who had paid in f3 439.
The question Of employing three or six hours
""y AZ '"e euuSd'lon ol cnlluren was for
some time discussed. Miss Carpenter cx.
pressed it as her opinion that boys who cot
their education at factories, under what was
called the "half-time system, acquired knowl.
edge better than those who were keptat school
even the ordinary length of time"
We copy these items not only Tor the infor.
nation they contain, but as evidencing the
new position of woman-a position yielded not
from courtesy or policy, but commanded by
herself in virtue of her intellectual ability and
wide knowledge of her subject.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-18

HE New ENGLANDER, in a commendatory
nouce OF the Commentary on Ephesians, by
Rev. DIR. Pattison of this city, remarks "The
book may probably be examined by those who
would learn how to make ercgetcai preaching
interesting to their hearers. Such preaching
is generally too minute, and not sufficiently
analytical and logical The mere words and
verses are made too conspicuous, the subjects
and thoughts are not enough distinct The
author OF this treatise divides the Episte into
twenty-one lessons, and in each treats of some
one topic, or cluster of topics, there made
prominent. y The book has valua-
BILE index of subjects and questions for each
lesson, which make it valuable as a Bible class
teXtbook "
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-18

Dr. DupOncO's Golden Pills for FemaIes
Hydffoe IN correcting reqaQfiRg and re1q0rfg0 All
oosffaefioRs, IRON rhdferer cause, and olrags
- successful as a restorative.
These Pills have been used BY the doctors for many
years. both III France and in America with
success IN every case and he by many Thousand
ladies' who have used them to make the Pills public for
the alienation OF those suffering from any Irregularities
where health will not permit It, Females peculiarly sit
uated, or those suppOsng themselves are ca Toned
against using these Pills while in that condition as the
proprietor assumes responsibility after this admoni-
to although their mdnesS would prevent any mischief
to health; otherwise the Pills recommended, FuIi
and explicit directions accompany each box Price One
Dollar Sold wholesale and retail by David Scott cor
ner OF Nam ana Mechanic street. James Green III Main
street and Charles Sibev l40 Main street. Worcester
!iauies by enclosing them 81, have the Golden
Ills sent TO any part Of the country by mail
81 div
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-18

CEREDo.-In the Ceredo Crescent of Nov.
we find number of items of interest in re-
gard to the progress of that young but vigor-
GUS colony. An enterprising and experienced
boat builder has begun the construction of
barges and fatboats. 1t is also proposed to
have steamboat, owned by Ceredo capitalists,
to run between Cincinnati and Ceredo. Peti-
tons have been extensively circulated through
the county, for the introduction of the free
school system. This is eminently characters
tic. Where New England men and women
Co. the free school will soon spring up We
observe also that Miss Capron of Massachu-
sets, well known in Worcester County as
successful and experienced teacher, was to
have commenced school in Ceredo on Mon
day. the 18th of November. The Ceredo Lv
ceum also is in Furnishing condition Large
numbers of ladies attend its debates.
We also learn from a friend in Ceredo chat
the prospects of the colony were never SO good
as at present The miserable Harper's Ferry
raid cannot injure us here, but is constantly
helping us, by exhibiting, in striking contrast,
the two methods of revoutionizing Virginia
There are several New England men of influ-
ence and means, too, here now, who are all
much pleased with the country and will prob
ably make it their future home.
Hon. Mr. Dean, NJ. c. from Connecticut. is
visiting here, observing the progress of the
colony, and the capacity and resources of the
region"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-18

The Liquor AGENcY.-Amoug. the wit
nesses examined by the legislative committee.
Thursday, was A. S. Mansfield, the former
Commissioner. He stated that Mr.. Durham
purchased of him the stock on hand at the time
of his appointment paying in instruments /;
about $1,000 still remained unpaid. Mr.. Burn
ham had purchased of him large quantities of
liquors since that, amounting altogether to
S139, 262 Is, for which Burnham still owes him
on notes and account, about $4,000. The
witness said he was not an importer, nor an
authorized manufacturer. He had had no pc
cuniary interest in the Agency since he left
the commission He then went into detailed
explanation of his business relations with Mr..
Burnham. Enoch Paige, wine merchant,
George P. Kendall, distiller, and others, testi-
fed with reference to their dealings with the
Agency Mr.. Kendall stated that the notes
given in payment for rum purchased for the
Agency were made payable to the order Of
Brookhouse, and were endorsed by Burnham.
George Whittier, who is employed in the
Agency in packing liquors, said he purchased
kegs for Mr.. Burnham, had purchased S10,-
600 worth, and invariably sold them to Burn
ham at an advance upon the cost to himself
The casks were made in Charlestown, and
were always branded before they came in.
Mr.. Burnham was arraigned in the Superior
Court, Judge Russell presiding, yesterday, on
an indictment charging him with aduterating
thirty-fv gallons of brandy, and alleging that
he has forfeited his bond of $4,000 to the
Commonwealth and become liable to pay the
sum. He pleaded not guilty. Mr. Andrew,
his counsel, stated to the court that, as Mr.
Burnham had never made any attempt to flee
from justice, which he could have easily done
had he felt guilty of the charges set forth in
the Indictment he did not think the defendant
should be required to furnish bonds to large
amount, taking into consideration all the facts
in the case. Judge Russell required him to
give bonds in the sum of $1,000 for his appear
ance at the December term.
The Journal announces that the Governor
has nominated, for Liquor Agent, Hon. Ed
ward T. Porter OF East Boston. He has been
a member of the Legislature for the last three
years, one year in the Senate and two years
in the House, of which he is now a member.
He is gentleman ofhigh moral character, and
of good business qualities, and unner his ad-
ministration the Agency will have fair chance
to vindicate its actual value as part of the Ii
quor law.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-18

A LOVER OF MATRIMoNY.-The following
extract from the London Public Advertiser Of
July 9th, 1892, records the most determined
pursuer of welded bliss we have ever heard
of =
"On Thursday se'nnight July 81 was mar
red, at Billingborough. after a courtship of one
hour and fifteen minutes, Mr.. Nicholas Will
son, Five-willow walk, in the parish of Het,
kinson, to Mrs. Pepper, of the parish of Bill
lngborough-this being his eighth wife and he
her third husband. The number of relations
that celebrated this wedding amounted to
eighty-three, who, together with the bride and
bridegroom, paraded the streets with colors
ffYinrN
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-18

SAILING OF MIssIoNARIEs.-Rev. George
g. Clafin, graduate of the Bangor Theologi-
cal Seminary, Rev j. H. Dodge of Andover
Theological Seminary, and Mr. Richard Miles
OF Ohio, with their wives, will sail to-day from
Bangor, direct for Sherbro Island, West Afri-
ca The lumber and other materials for two
houses for these missionaries Ito be erected in
Africa has been prepared and put on board
the vessel.-PotLand AdUertiser 18th.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-18

The CASE OF GERRIT SMITH.-Dr. Gray,
the physician in attendance upon Hon. Gerrit
Smith, at the Utica Asylum, has given his
family the encouragement to feel that the af-
Hicted gentleman will be entirely restored to
mental health. lis also his opinion that Mr..
Smiths bodily health will be reestablished.
So Frustrated was he whom he arrived at Utica
that ii was the opinion Of his physicians that
he would not have survived forty-eight hours
longer, had he remained at bis home
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-18
BUSINESS NOTICES.

INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE.-The subscriber would most
respectfully announce TO all the legal voters of the city
OF worcester that he is candidate for Mayor of this city
Tor 1861 nominate myself independent candidate
and elected shall accept My platform as follows:
shall reduce the city debit shall encourage public
schools shall personally attend TO the roads streets
and bridges of our city, shall exert my influence to
keep mvioate all the laws of the city and Common
wealth; shall bring around good and sufficient
police orce shall endeavor to make the Poor-estab
hshment support ITSELF shall that the Board of AS
SCISSORS do their duty, and if they not shall hold them
responsible; shall recommend pay all for services
rendered to the city according the real and true value
OF he service; shall never recommend to paw man
good salary for doing nothing, while we pay only fifteen
uoiars year to our flemen the important limb of
our city, and the protectors and guardians of our homes
shall never submit to suffer citizen of Worcester TO
be carried away from his home and family fexpcet for
crime) II the edict comes from the United States Con
gress or from the Crown Of England In short shall do
all things for our beloved city that Just and proper as
lar as my power will extend. If stronger man is nom
mated by the citizens shall honoraby withdraw from the
contest and use my humble influence to elect him. And
as have always said and for which have been "Dra
pered straight party nomination will get 'swhipped
And now fellow citizens, to the polls and their de-
post your vote for your humble servant
CHARLES HERSEY.
81 shall make coup de main to be elected TO that
important and trusty Office.
mis- dot - H.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-18

The EXCITED CORRESPONDENT Notmany
days ago, the Richmond Wing, after coming
out of one of its paralytic fits, advised the
exterminaton of all the book agents. man ned.
lars, and other itinerant gentry who hail from
the free states, on the ground of their being
abolition emissaries" in disguise. An ardent
correspondent expresses his approval in the
following graphic episte:
BUCKINGHAM, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 1859.
To the Editor Of the Wing:
In yesterdays Wing notice Il paragraph.
about eight lines in length which do think is
worth all that / have seen about Harpers Fer
ry altogether. You have hit the nail exactly
on the head The article is headed "Aboli.
ton Emissaries," and the part which pleases
me most is this:
"The truth is, we have no longer any use
for the vagabond tourists or itinerant pedlars,
of unknown Character, who have heretofore
found free course among us. And it becomes
our citizens to hold all such to account"
Now, that's sense. Them's my sentiments,
and go in for getting rid Of the whole crew.
A plague upon their whole mass Don't en-.
courage them: don't buy anything from them
don't employ them in any way--I mean the
whole of them, of every description, style,
caste and color. If they don't leave, why
starve them out Anything, any way to get
rid Of them. Amen! A SUBSCRIBER.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-18

ZIoN's CHURCH FEsTIvAL.-A festival, in
aid of lions Methodist Episcopal Church, of
this city, was given at Brinley Hall, last eve
ming. large party of ladies and gentlemen
attended, and the proceeds afforded welcome
and much needed aid to the society Divine
blessing was invoked at the table by Rev. DR..
Hill. After the physical wants had been amp
ly gratifed, the audience were addressed in an
appropriate manner by Rev. Messrs. Richard
son and Souther, the pastor of the society,
Rev. Peter Ross, and others. The remainder
of the evening was spent in very agreeable
manner, in singing and other social amuse-
ments.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-18

SAFETY OF THE NORTH STAR.-A brief
despatch from New York announces the safety
of the steamer North Star She went ashore
Oct, 18th, on French Keys. Florida, remaining
six or seven days, when che got off without
assistance. The painful anxiety which has
been felt by the public for the last few days
will be relieved by this announcement
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-18

Prepared GIue.-NIr. Spalding has certainIy 49,,
III sreai blessing ON househodersby his preparation
aiPatgu glue IL Is always ready for use and can
6 2 ~ iaet ANYTHING that requires glue to mend it.
w nyoouy VINO likes, without the trouble of bavina ~
mix 1t in any shape way. Thereby savinc t E 10
cabnet IN expense of sending furniture to the
of its uNGs 10 oe repaired This alone Independent
kept in all families dnn1ttf '0ic universally
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-18

DIR. S. G. HowE.-There was a very pre-
valent report, in this city, yesterday, that DR..
S. G. Howe, had left Boston for season to
avoid summons to Virginia as a witness
The Traveller of last evening also gives cur
take up his quarters in Canada for short
period. His friends disclaim any connection
on his part, with the late conspiracy in Viz.
trinia
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-18

FOURTH MONDAY ELEcTIoN-An election
is to be held in the 4th and 9th wards of Law
renee on Monday the 28th, being the old
"fourth Monday" for a representative from
the 10th Essex district, the inspectors of the
4th ward having amended their returns so as
to make tie between French, Democrat, and
Parsons, Republican, whereas French was first
declared elected by one vote. This is the only
instance of tic vote this year, and a second
election under the old law.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-18

READINGS AND MUSICIAN excellent en-
tertainment is announced to take place to-
morrow night, at Mechanics Hall, when Mrs.
Barrow will read Dickens Christmas Carol.
Fishes Band have also been engaged to play
some of their finest pieces.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-18

Yours respectfully
q CROwEU

Accompanying this was slip of paper, writ
ten as follows
pleas zend me that riting that l gave you
the morning that you left Hyannis, for it will
be of no use to you, and prehaps it will be to
me. Direct to Gorham Crowell, West Var
mouth, Mass"
The question of local jurisdiction was ar
gued at considerable length, and on Thursday
morning testimony was introduced to show
that the offence was committed within the jul
risdictiOn of the state. With this evidence
the government rested their case, and Mr.
Scudder opened for the defence. twenty-five
witnesses were sworn. 1t is thought the case
will close the present week.