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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-24
FRANKLIN COUNTY.

About four O'Clock on Wednesday morning
the 18TH the store of Lyman Pease, in South
Deerfield, was destroyed by fire with all its
contents. Mr.. Pease had in his store one of
the largest stocks as well as one of the greatest
variety in the county. The loss is estimated
at from $4,000 to $4,000. The books were
saved in a damaged state. There was an in
surance on the goods in the Peoples Mutual,
ard of $4,000 in the Merchants and Farmers
companies of Worcester. 1t is not known how
the fire took. Mr.. Pease was absent in Boston
at the time. The Methodist church was saved
with great difficulty by the citizens There
was also 81 200 insurance OH the store.
Thomas j. Field of Mortified, well known
as one Of the most skillful farmers in Franklin
county, has received an invitation from Mr..
Corcoran, the distinguished banker in Wash
lngton, to take the SUPERINTENDENT of his land
in the vicinity Of Washington, at salary of
$1,000, and he has accepted.
The Young Mems Christian Association, of
Greenfield, have decided, after a spirited de-
bate, that the testimony of atheists ought to be
allowed in our courts of justice.
A Smart MdR.--A man in Orange was mar
ried on the 9th inst, became father on the
10th, and advertised his wife on the 18th, eau
toned all persons against harboring or trusting
her on his account. This is a progressive age
The Greenfield Gazette has been enlarged
and improved. 1t is one of the best country
papers in the State.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-24
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY.

Considerable ill feeling has been manifested
at Northampton ;, in consequence Of the disap-
pointment of large number of the citizens
two hundred of whom visited Springfield by
extra train, last Friday evening, to hear Henry
Ward Beecher lecture, and when they got
there, found the Music Hall, where the lecture
was given, filed so that they could not get
admission. They complain that the SPRING
field people should invite them to come and
then not provide place sufficiently capacious
hold them, when the City Hall or one of the
meeting houses would have afforded ample ac-
commodations. On their return, a wag posted
the following notice in various parts of North
ampton:
Great AHrdction.-Moonligh excursion to
Springfield, to view the fog in front of the
Music Hall. Extra wheelbarrows will be run
from the depot to the hall. Seats may be Sc
cured on the curb stones and lampposts by
early application at the Republican office
Arrangements have been made with the ia
nous Edward Mallory to furnish new crinoline
to those ladies who may suffer from the "pres-
ure of the times" The fog will be visible on
ly in Springfield, and this will be the only op-
portunity given this season for our Northamp-
ton friends to view our beautiful city in its
proper light H. U. M. BUGGE Sec'y.
Springfield, Feb, 1859.
MISS lsaDeua l.. Jane, OF Northampton is
highly complmented by the New York Ex-
press for her qualities as singer, in a re-
cent sacred concert in New York
The Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden
Agricultural Society will hold its annual fair
and exhibition at Northampton, on the 2Sth
and 29th of September.
The religious interest is on the increase in
Northampton, and new and interesting cases of
conversion occurred during the last week
The ladies of Prescott held fair at the par
sonage, on the evening of the 10th, and real
lied $l36 from it. The Society is feeble in
numbers, and has hard struggle. Fourteen
members have contributed $1025 the past year,
and they have received aid from some neigh
boring societies.
The Haydenvile Lyceum has discussed the
question, care inventions beneficial to the
world, and decided that they are. We are
happy to learn that this question is finally set
tied
Samuel P. Cook, of Hadey, has killed hog
70 months old, that weighed 653 lbs
The charter for the Ware River Railroad,
which was granted in 1851, has been suffered
to expire, there being no probability of the
road beng built
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-24
FACTS AND FANCIES.

The amount still to be raised by the Mount
Vernon Association, is $4,000. 1t has been
enormously stated at $4,000.
A church for outcasts exclusively, is about
to be built at Cincinnati. Nearly thousand
dollars were subscribed on Friday
dealer in ready made linen advertises his
shirts and chemisettes under the mellifluous
appellation of ''Male and Female envelopes"
A woman whose name is unknown, walked
into an air-hole while crossing the ice at Alba
ny, on Saturday, and was drowned The body
was not recovered.
A magnificent opera house has been COM
pleted at Cincinnati, said to be the finest in the
United States. 1t cost half million, and will
seat three thousand people, with standing room
for a thousand more.
About one thousand people are daily fed with
bread and soup by the Sisters of Charity at
Buffalo,
The annual emoluments of the health officer
of the port of New York, is nearly seventy
five thousand dollars.
A new volume of tales by Charles Dickens
is announced among the literary anticipations
of the day.
The Nebraska News of the 9Th, has a very
glowing account of the gold fields. Quicksil-
YER for mining purposes, is in demand at forty
dollars pound.
The best five acres of corn presented to the
Indiana Agricultural Society for premium,
produced S57A bushels of sheled corn, or 1714
bushels to the acre.
"You would be very pretty, indeed" said
gentleman, patronzingly, to young lady, off
your eyes were only a little larger" "My
eyes may be very small, sir, but such people
as you don't fill hemp
The dairy farm of Zadoc Pratt, of Greene
county, N. Y, kept fifty cows in 1858, which
yielded $500 pounds of butter, that brought
from % to q cents per pounds, or over 81 500.
In Philadelphia some fellows have invented
a singular speculation. They go and get COM
mitted as Migrants, and sell their commitments
at three cents each to poor devils who want to
go tojail worse than they do.
There is a report of Piccolomini's speech in
response to the serenaders in front of the Troy
House, as follows "Shentemens-I am veer
mooch obigee for dis compliments. am veer
poore speak Anglish, unit feels sleepy" That
will do,
Blobbs, observing the advertisement of an
original letter from the Duke of Wellington,
writes to know why the Napoleon of newspa-
pers can't get an aJorigindllette from the great
warrior, lecumsen, us nc says lne latter was
the deeper red man of the two.
One of the absurdities Of newspaper specu-
lation is discussion now going on, whether
the Atlantic cable has ever really transmitted
message. Absurd as such discussion is,
it has drawn out several communications and
replies.
"Why don't you wheel that barrow of Goals,
! Ned ?" said a learned miner to one Of his
| aOna ~ MOI - hard inb thara ip an
inclined plane to relieve you" "Ah' replied
Ned, who had more relish for wit than work,
"the plane may be inclined, but hang me if I
| am
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-24

FALL RIVERA boy named Samuel Orm-
rod, about 10 years old, residing in Fall River,
was killed, on Thursday last, by falling over
the banisters to the floor in the story below.
The fall produced a conclusion on the brain,
and he survived only about "a hours.
A little girl, years old, named Eliza O'Neil,
was burned, on Saturday, so severely that she
died on Monday. She was playing in the gar
ret with some companions, when her clothes
caught fire from some matches they got hold of
Some 400 summonses for tax delinquents
on the taxes of 1858, have been issued in Fall
River.
Mrs. George Robertson had her hand severe
ly burned with burning fluid, Monday evening.
The wages of the workmen in the Fall River
mills are to be raised about one-third of the de-
duction made last fall.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-24

LATER FROM HAYTI.-Captain Hadley, of
brig Santiago, at Holiness Hole for Boston,
brings advices from Aux Cages to the 9th inst
Capt. H. states that up to the present date
everything is quiet and great preparations are
being made for the reception of President Gef-
frard in Aux Cages, who is expected next
month.
Before the success of Gen. Geffrard was
known, the Ex-Duke of Aux Cages, on the
night of the 10th of January, thinking that the
Emperor was sure of success, did his utmost to
excite the mulatto population, and even went
at midnight out oftown crying, give Bouste-
tabac," (long live the black birds.) This al
ludes to the negroes, President Gefffard, the
chief of the revolution, being muatto. Fail
ing to raise the negroes in his favor for the
massacre, he was obliged to bow to the will of
the people, whose only replies were "Nve la
Repubhque, Vive Geffrard,' amidst the ringing
of bells, firing of cannon, illuminations, &C.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-24
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.

New ORLEANS, Feb 21.-The steamship
Quaker City arrived this evening with San
Francisco dates ofthe 9th inst.
The Pacific mail steamship John L. Stephens,
which left San Francisco on the 9th, and had
on board 81 100000 in treasure
The news from the mines is favorable.
The California Legislature, by vote of so
to l, has requested senator Broderick to resign
From Oregon the intelligence is that the
Indians were quiet
The Indians in Southern California were
troublesome, and Gen. Clark was about to pro-
coed with 500 men to chastise them.
The Quaker City brings later news from
Mexico.
President Miramon had reached Orizaba
with several thousand men bound to attack
Terra Cruz. Great apprehension was felt re-
garding the result.
Gold has been discovered on the Isthmus of
Tehuantepec near Cheralda.
FIGHT WITH THE ISDIANs.-.St Louis, Feb.
q. The overland mail with San francisco
dates OF the 10Th ult. has arrived.
fight between aparty Of volunteers, under
Captain Messick, and large body of Indians,
had occurred in Humboldt county, in which
twenty Indians were killed and a large num-
Der taken prisoners.
The Los Angeles Vineyard says there is
good reason to believe that party of fifteen
men, belonging to the Stockton and Albuquer.
que Mail Company, have been massacred on
the Colorado by the Mohave Indians.
Victoria dates are to the 22d ult
a bill to legaliZe the decimal currency has
been introduced in the ,Vancouver's Island AS
sembly.
Large amounts of merchandise were being
struggled into British Columbia from the ada
cent American towns.
Frazer river has risen several feet and was
free of ice, and the miners were generally at
work.
Considerable rain has fallen in California
and along that end of the mail route.
Captain johnson, passenger from Fort
Belknap, en- route to Washington, was robbed
as he stepped from the train at the Pacific
Railroad, of $1,000 in money, and several hun
dred dollars worth Of treasury drafts.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-24

A SAD MESSAGE BIZ THE WAvEs.-On
the oath ult., bottle was picked up from the
sea shore at Allenby, by the coastguard sta
toned there, containing paper, upon which
was inscribed the following :-"Off the Sici-
lies; blowing whole gale masts gone by
the board; water six feet in the hold making
fast in spite of all hands to the pumps; master
and three OF the crew overheard God help
us. James Harris, mate, American ship Jane,
OF Boston, December oath, 1858. If this
should happen by Gods assistance, to reach
land, telegraph to Lloyds in London immedi-
ately. Cargo thrown overheard. No hopes
for the ship."-CarLsLe Examiner
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-24

CHANCE FOR ACTIVE MEN.-We see that Messrs.
Phillips Sampson, s. Co., of Boston, are DESTROYS of
securing the services of several energetic men, to act
as canyassers for their valuable subscription books
Among these works are Quincys Life of j. @. Ad-
ans, in one volume, octave, price 50 25, Randalls
Life ofJeerson, three volumes, octave price 81 co.
and many other important works which are sold
only by subscription AS their commissions are ex-
ceedingly liberal, the chance they offer is one of
much importance. They will send circular and all
information upon application. Experienced can
vassers are preferred but any active man. DESTROYS of
profitable business, will find it for his advantage
to apply to them.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-24

One of the philosophical residents of Har
rison square, Dorchester, Mass, early in the
Winter, expended some fifty dollars in the
erection Of dam, so that number of acres
of his land should be flooded in order to OBJ
tain skating field for the use of his friends
and neighbors His efforts were successful,
and the whole village has enjoyed the benefits
Of his artificial pond whenever the ice would
permit The young people of the square the
other night presented this gentleman with
silver pitcher, and also made his wife a hand
some present, in token of their appreciation Of
his thoughtful enterprise
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-24
The birthday of Washington was celebrated

The birthday of Washington was celebrated
on Tuesday evening, at the house of Dea.
Icabod Washburn, in this city, in an agreeable
and pleasant manner, by the teachers of the
Sabbath School connected with the House Of
Correction and Jail, who were invited, with
their wives, to visit him on that evening
After partaking of a bountitul supper, Mr. c.
w. Rice in behalf of the company, presented
Mr. and Mrs. Washburn with the following
named books 'Hymns of the Ages, "The
Land and the Book" in two volumes, beau
tiful copy, in large type, of "The New Tesla
ment, and an elegant copy of "The Household
Book of Poetry"
Mr.. Washburn, who was taken entirely by
surprise, responded in feeling manner, ex-
pressive of his cordial thanks for these mani
mestations of their kind regards.
Dea. Washburn has for several years occu-
pied, with great fidelity and devotedness, the
position of Superintendent of the Sabbath
School at the Jail
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-24

BANK Observation-Disclosures unsuccessful
attempt was made, on Monday night, to enter
the vault of the Marlborough Bank, by blow
ing open the door with gunpowder, which re-
suited in very convenient disarrangement of
the lock on the outer door of the vault The
burglars carried of few bundles of pencils,
and small amount of postage stamps, kept in
desk They also broke into the Agricultu-
raj Branch Railroad station, near by, and rob
bed il Of articles of small value.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-24

A WEIGHTY MAN GoNE.-A jolly oyster
man, named Asher A. Shilling, died in New
York on Saturday last, of disease of the liver
AT the time of his death, he weighed 678
pounds, and the fat of his abdomen was 16
inches in depth, and on his chest 7 inches
His liver weighed 163 pounds, and the heart 2
pounds seven ounces The deceased was un-
married, only 80 years of age, and native of
Portland Me-
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-24

PATRIoTIc SENTIMENTAL venerable friend
of ours has handed us the following copy of
toast given by Gen. Washington, at White
Plains, n Y, during the war of the Revolu-
ton. 1t was given to our informant many
years since, by an officer of the army, who
was present on the occasion:
''Health to the sick and wounded
Honor to the brave,
Success to the American Flag,
And freedom to the slave"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-24
City ano County Sntslligerrte.

The SKATING EXCURSION to Long Pond
flake Quinsigamond) on Tuesday, was parti-
cipated in by large company. Nearly
thousand went by the cars, and several hun
bred by their own private conveyance. The
weather was very hne-all that could be ask
ed-and we do not know when we have seen
q company enjoy themselves better. The ex-
ercise is exciting and invigorating, and those
who are shut up in town most Of the time will
feel all the better for such time, for at least
a week afterwards We noticed several fe
males who were very good skaters, and who did
not seem tired with the recreation. Mr.. Firth
managed the excursion skilfully, and no acct
dent happened to mar the pleasure of the oc-
casion, either by the cars or on the ice.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-24

PHoToGRAPHIc CoUNTERFEITING.-Jam
Marshall of Fitchburg, daguerreotypist, has
been arrested and held for examination on the
charge of counterfeitng, by the photographing
process, and circulating notes on the Manufac-
turers' Bank of Providence, r. l. The Re-
veille states that he has hitherto borne a good
character, and has been carefully and well ed
ucated by an excellent mother, now a widow,
and crushed with the weight of this great af-
Fiction. 1t is not supposed that the crime was
committed from a deliberate criminal purpose,
but that he yielded to the temptation present
ed by his success in his interesting expert
ments.
We also learn that William Barr, of Lancas-
ter, was arrested in company with young Mar
shall, and that both were brought before JUS
tice Ware, on Wednesday, on the charge of
making and passing counterfeit money, each
on two complaints, and that they were bound
over, under 81 900 bonds each, for trial at the
May term Of the Criminal Court Marshall is
only about eighteen years of age, and is
member Of the Baptist church in Fitchburg.
Barr is middle-aged man, and is supposed to
have led Marshall into the business. But few
of the counterfeit bills are known to have been
passed-one at Leominster and the others in
Fitchburg' Neither of the accused were able
to procure bail, and were committed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-24

WAsHiNGToN's BIRTH-DAY was celebrated
with considerable spirit in Boston, which can
not be said of any other city or town in the
Commonwealth. Three salutes were fired, the
Dei'S rung, and flags displayed in all directions
Inc citizens generally made it day Of re-
creation.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-24

THE TARIFF.-The Boston Traveller states
that a private dispatch from Washington says
fact ascertained that there is a majority of 81
for the Tariff bill of Mr.. Phillips, with pos
sibility of 40. The bill is said to be satisfac-
tory to the New England interests
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-24

LIQUID AMANDINE for the positive prevention and cure
of Chapped Hands, ROughness the Skim &C. 1t is uni
veral 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 Eelvety in feeling and appearance There never was
more satisfactory preparation offered the public than
this and all those who have used have realized for once
the tuthfuness of newspaper advertisement Prepared
only by JOHN Q. HILL, Apothecary, Mechanics Hall
Building and for sale by all Druggists Price 25 cents
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-24

The report of the Secretary of State on the
number Of passengers arriving from abroad
shows that in 1853 the whole number was
144,652, Of whom 1921 were from Germany
26,873 from Ireland, l4,638 from England and
q, 780 were born In the United States. The
whole number shows remarkable falling of
from former years; the arrivals in 1866 being
230,476; in 1856, 224,406; and in 1867, 27l,
$50.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-24

orEErLE BLOWN Dowx.--During the gale of
Monday, the spire of the South street Con0re.
gational church in Pittsheld, was blown down.
IL fell with tremendous crash directly across
the street, but luckily nobody was in harms
way. The steeple Of the Methodist church
was badly shattered. .
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-24

% The papers have made a note of the
facts that thirty-two young ladies of Paxton
recently drew barrel of -four a long distance
and presented it to their pastor. Had there
been no other way of getting the flour to its
destination, the act would have been very
creGitable; but otherwise, we don't think the
ladies increased their fame by converting them
selves into beasts of burden.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-24

1. 10 MnrrIed Ladics.--1he Indian Eip,aenaqod9e
o, nu eleghnt medicine designed erpressiv FOR re
Wasg ~ prepared from an Indian plant which from
o lllinemorla has rendered pdrtrOn among the ma
mill, 80 ensy andls now for the rst time offered to the
INC name and virtues Of this wondrous plant
Tpiv recently obtained from Shenandoah, Oneida
ee nov resldinga Syracuse N. r., at the advanced
Win d ~ Years. It neatly putup in two ounce bottles
VII lull directions for using and Is warranted to cure
my case Of female obstruction IN eenyoar hoursi This
my seem Incredible but IL II fail In any case the price
all times '' 'i' w
" Remember, This is The only medicine Of he lind
mat Is warranted in all cases; other is uorfhv or
confidence Sent by express to any part of the coury
Sold only ut Dr. MdtnsOns Remedial Institute M 81
Union ST., Providence, X See advertisement In ihIs
paper deod&wly ini0
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-24

WASHINGTON, Feb 22-Information is re-
ceived here from Hon. Charles Sumner, that
his health is much improved, and that he will
return early in the Spring. He will be pres
ent to occupy his seat in the Senate, should an
extra session be called.
Mr. Harry Connolly of Philadelphia has re-
turned TO Washington, to appear rs a witness
before the committee TO investigate the charges
against the late Superintendent Of Public
Printing.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-24

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 shep and facilities to meet the steady
Increase in his business Office No Pleasant street
Re-dyeng executed at from three to ten DAYS notice
and cleansing at shorter when the necessity or con
venience of customers requires it,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-24

The CoURT OF COMMON PLEAS for the trial
of civil causes, Chief Justice Mellen presiding,
resumed its session in this city, yesterday
No. POS, Daniel Bacon VS.. Almond Williams,
ct al. of Barre, was taken up, and is still on
trial. This is an action, made by Hiram
Wadsworth, as administrator of the estate of
the late Daniel Bacon, to recover the amount
due on a note for $780, The defence is, that
the notes have been paid. Bacon and Aldrich
for plaintiff, J, M. Gorham and w. A. Will
Hams for defendant.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-24

COMPOUND GLYoERINE LOTION is the most effectual
remedy in use, Chapped Hands and Sunbun also to
use after Shaving to allay the inflammation irritation
&C ASS cosmetic for softenng and identifying the skin
removing pmpes, tan, eckes sore lips &C. it is supe,
rior to all other preparations now in use,
CHARLES CLARKE
Corner Main and Pleasant streets Worcester
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-24

Electric Oii."-The operation of this OIL IN remoy-
Ing rheumatic pains ana other HIS IL indeed nstonishln
Like every good article II has base counterfeit entirely
useess but the preparation Of Prof De Grath Of Pha-
delpha, has received testimonials from commencement
Meyers oi cities, Merchants Hotel Proprctors ali Of the
hghest chancter attestng Its beneficial effects In cases
under their own observation II can be had of the agents
mere, see advertisement In another column.
TOT sue by GEORGE H. SPURli, 2Ol Main street,
"nq,esae ana retail Agent for DeGraihs Electric OIL
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