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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-09
MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE.
MONDAY, March 7.
49,,


SENATE.
The Committee on Roads and Bridges re-
ported bill providing for registrations of
highways, by an accurate description, with
bounds of location, to be filed in the Town
Clerks office.
The Committee on Education made long
and able report on the necessity of granting
aid to institutions of science and learning ac-
companied by three bills-the first to grant
100000 in scrip to the Museum of Compare
tive Zoology prof Agassiz's), the second to
issue $4,000 in scrip to the Wesleyan Acade-
my at Wilbraham, and the third to issue $50.
600 to the Tufts College, each grant on the
condition that an equal amount shall first be
raised for the purpose, from private sources
with provision that the proceeds of sales of
the Back Bay lands shall constitute a fund to
meet these liabilities They also reported
bill to enlarge the school fund to three million
dollars, also from sales of the Back Bay lands
The amendment resolves and six bills passed
to a third reading.
Bills to punish the wrongful detention of
bank bills; in relation to railroad crossings :;
to repeal the act relating to sentences to Rains
ford Island; concerning the State Reform
School; concerning the State Lunatic Hospi-
tails; concerning the discipline Of jails, &c. !;
and resolves in favor of the Marshpee District
and OF w. ii. Luce-passed to be engrossed
HOUSE.
An order was adopted, to appoint commit
tee, with power to send for persons and papers,
to inquire whether the provisions of the liquor
law concerning the sale of spirits to Town
Agents have been complied with.
The Committee on County Expenditures re-
ported long and important bill, providing
that the representatives for the time being to the
General Court, belonging to the several dis
tricts in the counties of the Commonwealth,
shall constitute and be Board of Supervisors
in aid Of their respective counties, and shall
have cognizance and jurisdiction over the pub
lie property of the county, and of all questions
concerning the purchase of lands the erection
of buildings, including court houses, iaiIs,
houses of correction, the negotiation of loans
for the use of such counties, and also of the
compensation or salaries of county commits
sioners, county treasurers, and such other
county officers as may derive their salary or
compensation from the county
The bill concerning lbility of assignees for
costs in certain cases, was passed to be en-.
crossed.
1t being town meeting day, the House was
thin, and, after session of one hour, ad-
journed.
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PERSONAL.

When Col. Thorne's daughter was married
to the Baron de Pierres, in Paris, some yeey
since, she received dowry of the value !
SI4,24l, to be secured by mortgage on he
tamily's estate, known as "Elmwood," of forty
acres-the dowry to take effect on the demise
of the Colonel and his lady. This marriage
contract was executed in Paris under the laws
OF France. The mortgage has not been exc
cuted IN this country, and compliance is refused
on the ground that contracts of this nature
made in France, cannot bind property in the
United States. This suit was brought by the
Baron and his wife, and tried in 1857, when a
verdict was rendered for the specific perform
ance of the contract. The defendants appealed
from this decision hence its argument at the
present time before the Supreme Court The
forty acres of "Elmwood" situated near Bloom
ingdale, N. Y, are now worth over 81 100000,
writes correspondent of the Richmond En-
quirer.
The Ohio State Journal announces the death
of Prot. W. W. Mather of Columbus, on the
10Th of February. Mather was a distinguish
ed geologist and a man of science. During
his life he had several important professor
ships, and acted as State geologist in New
York, Ohio and Kentucky.
Mr.. F. II. Underwood, one of the project
ors and editors of the Atlantic Monthly, has
severed his connection with that magazine,
and has also retired from the establishment of
Messrs. Phillips Sampson & Co., with which
he had been for many years associated.
1t is said that Ullmann expects to reopen
the New Academy in Boston in April with an
opera troupe. Piccolomini is re-engaged
Strakosch and Maretzek are expected at about
the same time.
Gov. Morgan, of New York, disrcgarding
the custom Of his predecessors, has signified
his determination not to see any person on DO
litical matters henceforth on the Sabbath.
A Washington dispatch says Mr.. Sickles is
more calm, and conyerses freely with his
friends
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-09

Court OF COMMON PLEAS, March Term
The March term of this Court commenced yes
terday morning, Chief Justice Mellen and As
sociate Justice Sanger, present. Two sessions
Of the Court will be held during the first two
weeks Of the term, one in the granite Court
House, by Chief Justice Mellen, and one in the
brick Court House, by Judge Sanger.
The following juries were empannelled:
| First Jury, before Chief Justice Mellen-
Joseph A. Denny, of Leicester, foreman, Is
rael M. Ball of Holden, Gardner Bartholomew
of Hardwick, Rufus Bartlett of Webster, Dex-
ter Blood of Charlton, Nelson Bosworth of
Dana, Charles Lapham of Millbury, John S.
Cummings of Auburn, Ezekiel Daniels of
Worcester, Reuben Davis of Oxford, Lucius
N. Fay of Warren, Nahum Flagg of BoyIston.
Second JWy-Charles Goulding of Worces-
ter, foreman, George Gates of Bolton, Schuy-
Ter Green of New 81 antree, Lysander Grow
| of Mendon, Asa Guilford of Spencer, Eli
Harrington of Shrewsbury, Thomas II. Harris
of West Boylston, VIM. S. Harrod of Har-
ward, James G. Henderson of Worcester, Geo.
f. Howard of Clinton, Ira Jones of Berlin.
First jury, before Judge Sdnger-George H.
Lowe of North Brookfeld, foreman; Martin
Is. Lane of Ashburnham, ARENAS Maynard of
Oakham, Joseph Maynard of Gardner, Henry
Morse Of Douglas, John M. Newton of Graf
ton, Erastus Ormsbee of Oxford, Joel Page of
Fitchburg, Henry Phelps of Worcester, Hiram
Pierce of Brookfield, Lemuel Pitts of Lunen-
burg, Samuel Putnam of Leominster
Second Juy-Samuel Sawyer of Sterling,
foreman Nathaniel Rundlett of Northbor-
ough, Arson Il. Rice of Barre, Lewis Rice of
Westboro', Levi Ross of Blackstone, Alden II.
Sears of Worcester, Jonathan Southwick of
Northbridge, Abijah G. Thompson of Prince
ton, Daniel L. Thompson Of Templeton, Geo.
+. Tucker Of Uxbridge, John Turner of Phil
lipston, Moses M. Tyler of West Brookfeld.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Walker of Wor-
cester, Thomas Whitaker Of Southbridge, and
Curtis Woods of Southboro'.
The business of the Court will be transact
ed at the granite Court House, except such
eases as may be sent to the other one, to be
| tried
The cases on the short list will be heard next
FRIDAY morning. The Juries will be dismissed
Friday night, and Saturday forenoon will be
devoted to hearing motions and questions for
the Court, at which time both of the presiding
Judges will be present. No motions will be
heard at other times, except in cases Of neces-
sity.
Before Chief Justice Mellen, case No. 1896,
small vs. Jenkins, 10 recover the value of
note, was commenced and is still on trial
Dwight Foster for plaintiff; Devens & Hoar
| for defendant
Before Judge Mellen, cases as follows Nos.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-09

Hon. AARON VAIL Brown, Postmaster
ington, yesterday morning, March 8, at the age
of 60 years. He had been sick for some time,
but was convalescent when the news reached
him of the loss of the Post Office appropriation
bill. This produced relapse, whiclOhas re-
suited in his death. Mr. Brown was an able
man, formerly the law partner of President
Polk; from 1889 to 1874 he was a representa-
tive to Congress, and, in 1916, Governor of the
State of Tennessee. On Mr.. Buchanan's ac-
cession to the Presidency, he received the ap-
pontment of Postmaster General, an office
which he has ably filed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-09

DOMESTIC TRAGEDIES, on account of con-
jugal infdeity, are becoming very common.
A shocking one occurred at Philadelphia on
Sunday evening. A Hungarian named Eman-
uel Gerard, residing at $40 Vine street, ac-
cused his wife ofimproper intimacy with Ger
man physician. After some excited converse
ton, the lady took pistol from SHELF applied
it to her temple, and literally blew the top of
her head off She died, of course, instantly.
The Evening Journal says both husband and
wife occupied high social position in the old
country, she being descended from a noble
Hungarian family Her age was %.
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The CoNcERT.-The storm which set in
just at time to dishearten those who had
high anticipations of the concert, last evening,
and profound regard for the cause for which
it was given, proved an entire failure The
hall was well filed delegations having come
in from Clinton, Millbury, and other towns to
fill the few places which our home lovers of
music did not occupy. The singers, one hun
dred and thirteen strong were in excellent
tune, and gave great satisfaction to all. They
returned home in a late train. We were favor
ed, by location, with their last, if not best,
notes, at the depot.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-09

PROBABLE CAPTURE OF SLAvER-S50 Ne
groeS on Bodrd-Captain Kirch, of the brig
Frances Jane, from Mayaguez, and Captain
Staples of the schooner Mohawk, from Ponce,
P r., report that a Spanish barque from the
coast of Africa, with $50 negroes on board,
while attempting to effect landing, had gone
ashore, about the 9th ult., on reef on the
East end of the island, and went to pieces, and
it was reported that the captain of the SLAYER
had committed suicide. The authorities i'm
mediately dispatched a government steamer to
her but She had not returned at the time of
the departure of the above vessels.-Baltimore
EIchdnqe March T.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-09

EDUCATIONAL MEErING.-The announce
ment of the Teachers Convention on Thurs
day evening, given in The SPY of Monday,
doubtless conveyed an incorrect impression
The meeting is designed for all the friends of
education, who are invited to be present and
participate in the discussions The subject of
Physical Education which is to be brought be-
fore the meeting, is one in which the public has
more immediate interest than the teachers,
but is of the utmost importance to both Emf
nent friends of education in this city are expect
ed to speak.
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10 The mysterious robbery of Mason's
jewely store at New Bedford, which we report
ed yesterday, is believed to have been commit
ted by a clerk, Mr.. Saunders, who slept in the
store. He has been arrested, and confesses to
have distracted sundry watches and other ar
ticles prior to the robbery of Sunday night.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-09

LIQUID AMAYDE, for the positive prevention and cure
of Chapped Hands, Roughness of the Skin &C. 1t uni
versa in its cleanliness and convenience free from SOIL
oily substance, ana unpleasant Odor Ordinarily, two of
three applications perfect cure, rendern the skin soft
and vevety in feeling and appearance There never was
satisfactory preparation offered the public than
this and all who used have realized for
the truthfulness of newspaper advertisement Prepared
only by JOHN O. HILL, Ap0thecary, Mechanics Hall
Building and for sale by all Druggists Price IS cents
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-09

10 The famous "peach-blow" potato was
originated by Theophilus Roessle, of Albany
He tied together half ''mercino" and half
''white," and planted in a sandy soil. Mr..
Roessle has manuscript work on horticulture
which is now being revised for the press by ].
T. Headley.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-09

% The riotous proceedings at Elizabeth
port, N. j., reported in our telegraph column,
originated in strike for higher wages by the
laborers employed in the coal docks. Substi-
tutes, to the number of one hundred, were
procured from Scranton and the fight occur
red between these and the original laborers.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-09

The SMALL PoX.-It is surprising how an
evil will be imagnified under the influence of
fear when it has no definite form, and assumes
no tangible shape. Indeed it is truth of I'M
iversal application that the danger which is
indefinite and mysterious, is always more
feared than that which is positive, palpable,
and well defined, and the imagination being
excited and having full room for play, always
magnifes it to the utmost extent. For this
reason, we hold, and always have held, that in
all cases of the prevalence of contagious or
infectious diseases, special care should be TAX
en- to keep the public well informed of its ex-
istence, character, locality, and increase or de-
crease. The public then know exactly what
cause there is for alarm, they can judge how
far it is safe to expose themselves, and take
their course accordingly, with the feeling that
they are safe in what they do. Thus believ-
ing it is our intention to keep our readers in
formed of the exact state of the disease now
prevailing to limited extent amongst us, so
far as we can ascertain the facts.
Since our issue of yesterday, we have ascer-
tanned that three of the cases, then reported,
are old ones, from which the patients have re-
covered, and are now about their usual avoca-
tions, and fourth was so far recovered as to
be visited by the physician, for the last time,
yesterday. In addition to those then reported,
we learn that there are two cases of indisposi-
tion which will probably prove to be cases of
varioloid.
1t will be seen by the Mayors notice, which
we publish, that he calls for a prompt and
faithful compliance with the acquisitions of the
law, requiring reports of all cases of contagious
diseases that may occur. This is right 1t
will give us the exact statistics in the case, and
will, of course, put an end to the vague panic
with which some seemed to have been threat
ened day or two past.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-09

A MOTLEY CoMPANY.-The Sons of Malta
in Brooklyn, N. Y, had a torchlight process
sion on Saturday evening. The officers were
dressed in red gowns and red hoods, while the
common members were either dressed in pure
white or entire black All of them wore
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-09

1| Mr.. McLane, our new Minister to Mex
leo, left Washington yesterday, and will pro-
coed directly to Vera Cruz. He is instructed
to recognize the Juarez government, provided
ha considers it in condition to maintain its
existence
AT last accounts the citizens of Vera Cruz
were fleeing from the city, as Gen. Miramon
was daily expected to attack and sack it.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-09

Mr.. LEGe DYER AND CLEANSER continues the business
of Cleansing, Reducing and Repairing Mems Apparel,
and also cleanses Ladies' Shawls Riding Dresses, &c
He has increased his help and facilities to meet the steady
Increase in his business Office No. Pleasant street.
Re-dyeing executed at from three to ten days notice;
and cleansing at shorter when the necessity
Yenience of customers rennires it.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-09

An INDIGNATIoN MEETING was held in
Boston, yesterday, to express the popular dis
sent to the removal of the Post Office. A re-
port was adopted, and speeches made by Hon.
Geo. b. Upton, Hon. George Lunt and Gen.
Schouler of the Bee.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-09

02- A friend Of the late Sherman Croswel
the recent editor of the Albany Argus, wishes
us to say that he did not die in the faith of the
Catholic Church, but in the communion of the
Protestant Episcopal Church.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-09

PHoNoGRAPHY.-Mr. William Bartlett, of
Weymouth, teacher of photography, or short
hand writing, has just arrived in the city, and
proposes giving instruction in this useful art
We bespeak for him hearty reception, for we
believe that this labor-saving mode of express.
ing our thoughts upon paper should be better
understood
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-09

COMPOUND GLYCERINE LOTION is the most ehectual
remedy in for Chapped Hands and Sunburn also, to
after Shaving, TO aay the Inflammation, irritation
&C. As cosmetic for softenng and identifying the skin
removing pimples TAM freckles lips &C. it is supe
ror to all other preparations now in use,
CHARLES CLARKE,
Corner Main and Pleasant Streets Worcester
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-09

POLICE CoURT.-Pliny Holbrook, NJ. H.
Morse, H. II. Dayton, and Ronson y. South
wick, were each fined 81 and costs, for failing
to remove snow from their sidewalks, accord
lug to the city ordinance. Geo. Ford, drunk,
was fined 81 and costs, and committed. John
Ryan, j. S. Donahue, and jeremiah Howard,
all from out of town, received the usual fine for
getting drunk. and were committed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-09

70 The birthday of Jefferson (April 2d)
will be celebrated in Salem by an Grafton by
DIR. G. B. Loring, and poem by A. NJ. Ide,
Jr., editor of the Taunton Gazette.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-09

0y Those who have not already concluded
to see Mrs. Macready, in her great perform
ance, this evening, will do well to come to the
conclusion soon. Otherwise, they will lose
more than they are aware of. Among the
many who heard her when last here, we have
not heard one speak of her recitations, but in
terms of admiration and delight. Go and hear
her, and judge for yourselves.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-09

THE MECHANICAL BAKERY recently de-
stroyed by fire in Boston, will, it is thought, be
rebuilt Immediately. Laborers are now clean
ing the premises of dirt and rubbish
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-09

RHODE ISLAND LIoUoR LAWN the Su-
preme Court at Providence on Monday, Judge
Ames delivered long decision sustaining the
constitutionality of the prohibtory liquor law
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$50, 400, 494, $50, 557, 55S, 500, 588, 5s4, 585
co.,
No trial was commenced before Judge San
ger, no other cases being ready. The cases in
order are as follows: Nos. 355, 665, 927, 1880,
1916, 1897, 1894, 1879. 1880.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-09

Mrs. DALL's THIRD LECTURE.-Mrs Dali
completed on Monday last, her course of
three lectures on the claims of woman to edu-
cation. In this, she spoke of the most emil
nent literary women since Mary Wolfstencraft
giving brief biographies, as well as some ac-
count of their works. 1t was refreshing to
listen to her frank and important criticisms
Evidently she has read and thought for her
self, and has spared no labor to get at the
truth. Nor did she seek coucealment.
Although Mrs. d. identifies herself with the
movement, its condemnation by others of her
sex does not lessen her appreciation of all that
is noble and womanly in them. The writers
of the "Rights of Woman" "Jane Eyre"
of "Legendry and Sacred Art" of "Women
in the Nineteenth Century" and others spoke
to us in their own words: often sad words,
but of their own experience. We thank her
for the information she gave and for directing
the thoughts of her hearers to the deep ques-
tons which are inseparably connected with
such themes.
Her concluding observations fifty closed the
series. She counseled woman to be faithful
10 all personal and family duties to recognize
labor and its rewards, as no more honorable
in man than in woman, and to see to it that
human affections were secondary to the love of
God, which should rule supreme.
The audience filled the hall Its increasing
numbers from the first gave evidence of the in.
terest which had been awakened Some an
noyance was experienced by the exercises in
an adjoining hall, but it was borne with COM
mendabe equanimity by both speaker and
hearers.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-09

w Harper's Weekly for March ~ has a fully
illustrated account of the Sickes and Key tragedy
with fine portraits of the parties, and views of the
scene of It, and of Lafayette Square and slckles's
house, IL may be had Of 5. Thompson & Co.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-09

AT GATEss NEWS Room, ll9 Main street. may be found
all kinds of Spiritual Books, Papers, and Periodicals.
Also Billiards. pure Steam Cysalized Soap manufacture
ed for and sold by D. c. GATES, at wholesale and retail.
Also, choice Fruit and Confectionery
wi
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-09

tB Arbuckle PATHS Quadrilc Band play this
night, Wednesday, 9th, at Barre Thursday, 10TH at
Lcicester Tuesday, 10th, at Bay State House; Wed
nesday, 10th, at Milford 1burday, 18th, at Horti.
cultural Hall Friday 18Th Ut Charlton.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-09

To- Rudio, the accomplice of orsini in the
attempt to assassinate the Emperor Napoleon,
died recently, at Cayenne.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-09

TWELVE YEARS TEST has established the reputation
and durability of CLAFLIN's Pictures. The fahfulness
and high order his productions the grand secret of
his success. Go to Clains SS ain street, Cti
zens' Bank. dim fl2
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90 The celebrated Seventh Regiment Of
New York have contributed two thousand dol
lars towards the Mount Vernon fund
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-09

B. d. MAxHAM, having received licence from the city
government has opened PAwN-BRoKING ESTABLISH
MENT, 226 Main street
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-09

FAST DAY.-Governor Banks has appointed
Thursday, the 18th of April, for the annual
Fast in this State.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-09

THE DAGUERREoTYPEs AND CoDLoDIoTTPEs made by
CLAFLN desevedly take the lead for they true to
nature dim fl2
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Worcester Retail Price Current MarchIs
RUsINEss NOTICES.

CLAFL1N is making splendid Photographs, from small
Dagueueotypes enlarged lSS Main street.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-09

SOME DoG.--The Leicester Boot Company
own dog which weighs one hundred and
thirty-one pounds
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DEATH OF A MURDERER.-John Bancroft,
IA colored man, who killed Mr.. Henry Sweet
ser, farmer living in West Roxbury some
three years since, died at the State Prison on
Saturday afternoon last. He was serving out
a sentence of twenty years, on conviction for
manslaughter, and, at the time of his death,
was So years of age
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-09

Town MEETINGs.-In our remark, yester-
day, that the annual meetings for the choice of
town officers would be held throughout the
county on that day, the word generally" was
inadvertently omitted, before held. Some
day, and others not till the first Monday in
April
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-09

10 We return our warmest thanks to the
Town Clerks in the county, for having sent us,
SO promptly, the results of their respective
town elections on Monday.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-09

10 Parents, Guardians, Physicians, and
Householders, are referred TO the notice of the
Mayor in our advertising columns.