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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-16

A LETTER FROM Dr. HowE.-The follow
ing letter from DR.. Samuel G. Howe speaks for
itself with great cearness and significance =
BosToN, November IA, 1859.
Mr.. Edltor-Rumor has mingled my name
with the events at Harper's Ferry. So long
as it rested on such absurdities as letters writ
ten to me by Col Forbes, or others, it was too
idle for notice. But when completely is dis
tincty charged by one of the parties engaged,
my friends beseech me to define my position ;
and consent, the less reluctantly, because |
divest myself of what, in time, might be con-
Sdered an honor, and | want no undeserved
honors.
AS regards Mr.. Cook, to the best of my
knowledge and belief, never saw him never
correspondent with him never even heard of
him until since the outbreak at Harper's Fer
ry. That event was unforeseen and uneXpect-
ed by me; nor does all my previous knowl
edge of John Brown enable me to reconcile it
with his characteristic prudence, reluctance TO
shed blood, or excite Servile Instruction. 1t
is still, to me, mystery, and marvel.
AS to the heroic man who planned and led
that torlorn hope, my relations with him in
former times were such as no one ought to be
afraid or ashamed to avow. If ever my testi-
mony to his high qualities can be of use to
him his, it shall be forthcoming at the fitting
time and place. But neither this nor any 9TH
er testimony shall be extorted for unrighteous
purposes, if l can help it.
There are, among the statutes of the Union,
certain weapons, concealed as are the claws of
the cat in velvet paw, which are seemingly
harmless, but are really deadly instruments by
which we of the North may be forced to up
hold and defend the barbarous system of hui
man slavery. For instance, a dishonest judge,
Ill the remotest South, or in far off California,
may, upon the affidavit of any white person,
that the testimony of any citizen of Massachu-
sets is wanted in criminal suit send mar
shal who may hail such citizen before the
judge, and there, among strangers, to recog-
nize for his appearance in court, or be commit
ted to Jail.
Upon the stand, such expressions of opinion
may be drawn from him as will mark him for
an abolitonist, and turn him out Of the court
house to the tender mercies of a people, once
called chivalrous and generous, but among
whom the love of fair play seems rapidly dy-
ing out.
Such martyrdom might be coveted by some,
If any high purpose were to be gained by it J;
but it is especially undesirable when the testi-
mony is not sought with open and righteous,
but with false and revengeful purpose
am told by high legal authority that Mas
sachusetts is so trammelled by the bonds of
the Union, that, as matters now stand, she can
not, or dare not, protect her citizens from such
torcibe eXtradition; and that each one must
protect himself, as best he may. Upon that
hint shall act preierring to forego anything
rather than the right to free thought and free
speech. Yours, faithfully, S. G. HOWE
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-16
Contributed to the Spy.
THE HERO OF HARPER'S FERRY.

BY c. JILLsoN.
The hero of the present age,
An old man worn with toll,
Is soon to share martyrs fate,
On Freedoms boosted soil.
The Old Dominion cries for blood,
But trcmbles while she cries,
For fear her chains will break and fall,
When the noble martyr dies.
The deed for which he stands accused
is not crime to me;
honor and revere the man
Who sets the captive free,
And feel that G cd will own and bless,
In spite of human laws,
All those who battle manfully
In Freedoms holy cause
John Brown may on the scalfold die,
Like Jesus on the cross,
And old Virginia laud the act,
While Freedom mourns her loss;
But his prouds pirit still is free
To guide and guard the brave
To keep the torch of conflict bright
While the South contains slave.
Worcester, Noe. Is, 1859
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-16
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This celebrated female medicine possessing virtues mn
known Of thing else OF kind is prepared from an
indian plant used by the natives for the same purpose
from time nmemorial and now for the first time offered
TO the public knowledge ofthis wondrous plant was
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lived near Syracuse, y. w. great age 1t is neatly
put up IN two ounce bottles, with full directions fr us
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better send for the INDIAN EAIMENAGOC,IE instead
OF wasting time and money in trying other THINGS which
are ddyS either uncertain therefore Berer
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WHATEVER, ~ i1-'NH
Orders promptly attended to- See advertisement
in this paper. deodawtf n1l
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-16

APPROPRIATE ALLIANCE.-The Hartford
Times and other Democratic papers still take
great pleasure in circulating the statements of
Geo. W. Brown of Kanzas against several of
the persons with whom he was associated in
the early history of that Territory These
statements are designed to throw dstrust up
on the movements which were made, FORUM
ately with success, to insure the freedom of
Kansas. And because they reflect unjustly on
some of the prominent actors in that glorious
work, the democratic press. which knows no
law but slavery, is jubilant over them. 1t is
very well known, however, that this Brown
though sustained in a great measure by the
misplaced charity of the friends of Kanzas,
was during its whole struggle, the Marplot
and betrayer of every scheme devised for its
benefit. Those who were compelled to CO.
operate with him on the spot distrusted
him, and as far as it was possible to
hate such a man, hated him. The
pay which he received for his treachery was
the patronage Of the border ruffans, and stated
instruments of federal advertising. He advo.
orally considered ready for any task his own
ers might assign to him. The reason why
they would not fellowship with him, for he
seemed to have the elements of good Demo-
crat, was that he was too mean for their
use. The democracy of New England, how
ever, find him very suitable auxiliary, and
we wish them much joy in the alliance
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-16
On such subjects the testimony of women should

be conclusive.
NEW YORK, August ], 1852
Mrs, Clute of No. 27l Second street. believing her child
about three years old troubled with worms purchased
one bottle of DIR. M'LANE'S CELEBRATED yERMI-
FuGE prepared by Fleming Bros, Pittsburgh, Pa and
gaVe two tea-spoonds which had the effect causing
the child to discharge a large number of worms The
child NOW enjoying good health We would advise all
parents who may suspect their children to be troubled
with worms to lose time, but Immediately purchase
and administer DIR. M'Lancs Celebrated vermflge II
will cure The money w be refnded in all cases ,shere
il does not giue satisfaction.
purchasers VIII be careful to ask for DR. M'LANE's
CELEBRATED NERMlFUGE, manufactured by FLEM-
ING BkoS' OF Pit!sburg, Pa. All other Yermifupes in
comparison are worthless, DIR. NJ lanes genuine ycrm
uge also his celebrated Liver Pills. can now be had ot
all respectable drug stores. None genuine etho me
signature Of FLEAIING mos
M ubtNW Tl31
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-16

Mr.. BURNHAM ONCE MoRE.--This famous
come home to roost, having signifed his will
lingness to produce the books desired by the
House of Representatives, was, yesterday
brought before that body When the question
was formally propounded to him by the speak
er, he asked the privilege to frame his answer
in writing. 1t was unanimously voted, how
ever, that Mr.. Burnham should answer yes,
or no, when he answered, after moments
hesitation, in the negative. While the speaker
was making out the warrant for his recon-
mitment, Mr.. Burnham prepared the following
communications, which were read to the
House
First-Mr. Speaker-I do not propose to
withhold the books asked for at all, but am
willing and DESTROYS to deliver them to this
House. ask to frame my answer in writing,
embodying this ,CtlltngneSs, and am ready to
place the books at once in possession of the
House, according to my proposal to the Ser
geant-at. Arms, after submitting said answer to
the House.
Second-Mr. Speaker have no intent or
disposition to embarrass this House, and am
ready to produce the books called for if the
House will now allow me to make brief state
ment, after amending my answer to the ques-
ton just put to me, by saying yes instead of
no.
Mr. Kimball of Boston objected to the recep-
ton of the communications, and said further
proceedings would be out of order. 1t was so
ruled, the warrant was placed in the hands of
the Sergeant-at-Arms, and Mr.. Burnham was
remanded to his temporary quarters in Cam
bridge street. The episode produced very
lively sensation in the House.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-16

federal and slave usurpation, the whole battle
is gained, the slave power is broken, and
speedily the enslaved will be set free.
proved in my lecture, from the law of God
and nature, from Blackstone and the Bible, and
the recognized principles of all civilized and
Christian Jurisprudence, that laws which go
against natural rights and liberties are of no
binding force possess no validity, but, as OPP
posed to Gods law, must be disobeyed. l
proved that a den of pirates, with laws sane
tioning and enforcing their own robberies and
murders, ought to be broken up, simply be-
cause they were violating Gods laws and
mems rights; and that any corporate piracy,
like that of Virginia, whose laws sanction and
enforce man-steaiing, the highest and worst kind
of robbery, and put to death, under the charge
of treason, those that disobey and resist the
requirements of that corpor~ ton, stood as re-
ally against God and man as any brotherhood
of Thugs, and ought to be resisted ; but espe-
cially that the great lesson of John Browns
movement was this, that if the church and
ministry would not with moral courage, by
moral means, with the word and spirit of the
living God, resist such wickedness, If they
would not obey God and go against itand over
come it in his name then there would be war,
desolation, and blood, a reign of terror and de-
struction more terrible than all the plaques OF
Egypt.
Inc lesson anu the warning are lillS
Take THE WoRD OF GoD, and abolish slavery
by that, at Gods command, or slavery itself
will abolish us, and that speedily will abol-
ish all our freedom, all our liberties, all our
peace, all our rights Abolish slavery by the
Word and Spirit of the Living God, or slavery
will abolish itself in instruction, in blood, in
fire, war, and desolation. If we refuse to
right great wrong, at Gods command,
and in Gods appointed way, the wrong will
right itself in vengeance, over our heads
over our PROSTATE necks, God will suffer it to
ride, as great ayenging Juggernaut. If ye
have not been faithful in that which is another
mans, who shall give you that which is your
own? The lesson is that of the Importance
of the speedy, timely use of such legal, con-
stitutional and moral means as God still gives
us against the sin and despotism OF slavery,
that the necessity and recurrence of such
awful tragedies as that of Harper's Ferry on a
vaster scale may be prevented"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-16

EXCURSION TO BosroN. AS seen by the ad-
vertisement, John Boyden and Josiah Perham
have arranged for an excursion to BoS-
ton, from: Worcester, this afternoon, for the
purpose Of witnessing the performances of
the Ravels at the Boston Theatre. An extra
will leave this city, at four O'Clock, returning
at III P. NJ. The fare is reduced nearly one
half for the occasion.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-16

THE New YORK ELEcrIoS.-The Dispatch
es from New York and Albany, which we pub
fish this morning, show that the vote on Sc
cretary of State is very close. All the other
Republican candidates appear to be elected.
Mr.. Leavenworth is in doubt Before this cleo
ton, the Republicans made very careful can
vass of the state, and reported the result as fol-
lows Republican voters, 273. 599 Democrat
ic, 244,sl2; American, 2S,OS2. Republican
plurality over the Democrats, %, 1856; Repub.
lican majority over all opponents, 7O4. This
canvass was very accurate, it appears.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-16

THE Boston Post says, in effect, that the
purpose of Gov. Wise and the federal author-
ties in planning to have distinguished Repub-
lcans summoned to Virginia as witnesses in
the case of Stevens the "invasionist," is to
"persecute" them.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-16

COULDN'T THINK OF IT-Mr. Perham, who
is full of ingenious devices, and devotes his
lucrative life to the task of
"Catching ere she falls the Cynthia of the minute"
recently conceived the grand idea of an
excursion to Harper's Ferry from all parts
of the country. He accordingly addressed a
note to the President of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad inquiring the reduction which
might be made to his excursionists. That
officer considered the subject, and concluded
that complimentary visit like the one con.
templated would not be agreeable to Virginia,
in the present excited state of her household,
and politely informed Mr.. Perham that he
couldn't come. The Richmond Despatch
intimates that the excursion was to have taken
place on the bloody ID of December,-a day
on which it would be extremely inconvenient
to have many people around.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-16

A difficulty between Ben. Yancey, Esq,
lson Of the Hon. w. l.. Yancey) and Gilmore
Fitzpatrick, Esq, (son of the senator) was last
week in fair way of adjustment by Board
q Honor, at Augusta, Ca, to which place the
parties had repaired to shoot each other.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-16

HAUNTED CoMMUNITIEs.-The institution
of slavery appears to be a source of constant
anxletes and terrors in every community
where it exists. 1t contrives to make every
body believe that earth and air around it are
haunted by evil spirits and all sorts of dreadfu
dangers. 1t destroys, not only prosperity and
progress in enlightened industry, but also peace
and the sense of security. correspondent of
the Charleston Mercury warns the readers of
that paper to beware of supposng the slaves
incapable Of discomfort and insurrection. He
says:-"Our negroes are constantly tempted
to cut our throats." And he goes on =
"There are good reasons for suspectinR that
the blacks have been tempered with in this
district (Beaufort), and that recently. About
four years since, advertisements appeared in
the northern papers, offering profitable en-
ployment TO thousands of men as travelling
agents. Soon after, the whole southern conn
try was flooded by foot pedlers, all hailing
from New York, with costly stocks of goods.
and selling much cheaper than our stores in
cities, and they invariably put the devil in the
negroes heads, as heard one planter remark.
Others were securing the whole country. sell.
ing maps, and had boxes landed Mt yarious
how easy would it be to distribute arms TO the
negroes in that way! Here are four-horse wa
gons, protesting to come from harmless quar-
ters, selling tobacco and whisky. These men
may be Ohio abotionists, for all we know
arming the negroes"
We have suspicion that this writer is one
Of the "city traders" to whom he refers and
that he seeks to get up crusade against
the hawkers and peddlers. 1t may be, how.
ever, that he is hystercal poltroon. Be this
as it may, what he says, shows what per
petual curse slavery is to any community
where it gains foothold. 1t is to us a mat
ter Of surprise and wonder that sensible mcr
can tolerate it anywhere. 1t should be tho
first business Of such men to remove that be
deyilling institution, and thus clear the haunt
ed house Of evil spirits. And yet many o
those who feel and dread this unspeakabl,
curse, seek with the maddest desperation t
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-16

S. THOMPSON & Co. have for sale Frank
Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, and pictoria
sheet containing the Harper's Ferry invasion,
and the Diamond Wedding illustrated. The
portraits in Harpers paper are horrible carica-
tnres, that of Brown being quite monstrous.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-16
Special 3iotltes.
buy Your II

Buy Your Books at the Metropolitan Gift Book
6stabl shment, 100 Main street where you can get
BUCKS III every department OF literature, and Handsome
Present worth from fifty ninety dollars is given
with each Book sold Call in, and one trial will assure
you that the only place to purchase Books is at the Me
tropoitan Gift Bookstore, l2O Main street. opposite the
Day otate 1iOuSe' dit nl6
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-16

RARE CHANcE.-The most desirable opportunity
to purchase Household Furniture at Auction that
has been offered citizens this season, will take
place ON Friday and Saturday next by L. w. Vail,
commencing at 10 A. NJ at store No, 10 Front street,
Theater Buildings, opposite City Hall. For part-
culars see advertisement.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-16

CAMpHoR Ice for chapped hands, lips, &C.,
and put up in the most tasteful manner by
John Q. Hill, apothecary under Mechanics
Hall, will be found very useful article this
cold weather
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-16

David Scott, Druggist and Apothecarv No. 25l
Main street, corner Mechanic street. Worcester Mass
furnishes pure drugs and patent medicines all kinds at
wholesale and retail, supplies Physicians with medicines
a attention to the compromising and preparation of hy
sicians' prescriptions div an5
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-16
Gitg ano County NntcIllernte.

The PROVIDENCE AND WORCESTER RAIL
ROAD COMPANY advertise some changes in the
running Of their trains, of which our readers
will take notice
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-16

The GOLD Folks" AT THE WEsT.-The
Old Folks Concert Troupe, well known in
Massachusetts is giving very acceptable and
gratifying entertainments at the West Miss
Jenny Twitchel, the leading contralto, her
musical friends in this vicinity will be glad to
know, is winning golden opinions, wherever
she goes. They were in Illinois at the last
reports.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-16

Messrs Taber & Chollar, $50 Main street.
announce great sale of furniture, to COM
mence Immediately.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-16

MIR. Legg, DYER AND CLEANSER, continues the bust
nessoi Cleansing Redyeg and Repairing Mems Appar
ell and also ceanseS Ladies Shaws, Riding Dresses &c
lie has increased his help and facilities meet the steady
increase IN his business Office No 5 Pleasant street
Re-dying executed at from three to ten davs notice
ana cleaning at shorter notice when the necessity or con
yenience of customers requires it. diff 90
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-16

THE New England Tea Company's store
210 Main street which was temporarily closed
owing to the death of Mr.. Steele, has been re-
opanad
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-16

TONIGHT "Ossawatome Brown" will be
given at Paunceforts Atheneum for the last
time 1t will be followed by taking farce,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-16

THE Spiritualsts will give the third of their
series of levees tomorrow evening at Horticul-
tural Hail.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-16
MARRIED.

In this city. Nov Is, at the residence of c. Jilson b
Key w Higgnson. Mr. Jared 5. Spencer to Miss Rila
Williams, both Of this city.
In Dorchester Nov. 3. William Wallace to Abbie
daughter OF Hon. Marshall 7. Wilder
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-16

establish it in the Territories, and thus multi
Ply these haunted communities, where peace,
prosperity, and honest freedom are impossible.
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DIED..

In this cltv, Nov Is, Mrs PAMELA c. wife of Win
throp Cheney. So yrs mos
In Marlboro Oct q, Of consumption Silas Priest 23
In Lowell, Nov Il, Thomas 0riway, ESQ., 70. Mr.
Ordwav filled the office City Clerf of Lowell from
1881 to 1854 and acted City Register the four
yers. when the office was abolished.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-16

Mrs. Wlnsiow, an experienced nurse ana fc,nale
piAs,elhn ms soothing Syrup for children teething
greatly mclitates the process of teething Nv an
eng the gums reducing all inflammation all9y Nil
pun an IS sure 70 regulate the bowels Depend innn
~ 9tners u VIII give rest to yourselves and relief md
nrnn 70 your nlants Perfectly safe lu ali cases See
=" "iVuner coluhn d&wly nu2
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-16

Now ready, in good condition. 10000 bushels Gran
uar Fuel in large or small quantities. The cheapest
cleanest and best coal kindng in the world One trial
VIII convince any of its superiority over all other
hlndllng now In use Orders left at Storehouse
FOOT OF Foster street. at either the Coal Offices or Cont
Yards or at the store of c. E. Brooks Front street
will receive prompt attention W II s. g. LANE
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-16

POLICE CoURT.-On Tuesday, David Vail,
for being drunk, was fined 81 and costs, and
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-11-16

Mr.. Edwards, Artist, having located his studio
and residence in this city will devote his attention TO the
various departments OF his profession Persons ,,sln,
TO receive thorough course instruction in order 10
teach Will ind, it is believed, entire satisfaction The
course will consist of Pencng Cravon Pastile India
Ink, Water Color, Drawing and Oil Painting as shall be
agreed TO- His Exhibition Rooms in Flaggs Block on
p0ste bay State House. free, and open from TO
IA, ana from to L. Visitors invited to call Infoma.
ton given by letter to persons distance d3m nil
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DR.. Dmponco,. Golden Pills for Eemn,e.,


~, -, SHcceSNUF as q FeSf0rafiUe.
These Pills have been by the doctors for MANY
years, both in France and in America with UNPARALLELED
success IN every case and he urged by many thousand
adleS VINO have used them, make the Pills public for
te aeVatlon OF those suffering from any irregularities
Whatever, as we'll as to prevent increase of family
Where health Will not permit it, Females peculiarly sit
uated or those surprising themselves So are ca toned
against using these Pills While in that condition as the
proprietor assumes no responsibility this admoni-
to health; otherwise the Pills recommended Full
anu explicit directions accompany each box Price One
Dollar Sold wholesale and retail by David Scott cor
ner OF Main and Mechanic street. James Green M Main
street. and Charles Sblev, l4O Main street Worcester
Ladies by enclosing them 81, can have the Golden
rms sent to any part of the country by return mail
81 dly