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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-28

NEW MODES OF ToRrURE.-The officers of
the Auburn IN. ~ State Prison, since the
operations of the shower bath were abolished,
have discovered new and more circulating
method of torture, which would have been
priced as chef deere in the days of the in
QUESTION
at is box, about three feet square, and as
high as the tallest man. AS it stands up,
door opens SO as to let the convict step in, and
there is a hole in the top through which his
head projects. After he is in, sliding collar
of wood fits around the neck and keeps him
in place. A false bottom of this box is raised
or lowered, by means of pulley, so that it
may be adapted to the altitude of the man to
be punished. This false bottom is pulled up,
so that the convict's legs are bent as if about
to kneel He cannot straighten up-he cannot
kneel down without throwing his entire weight
upon his neck-he must bear his weight by
the muscles alone, for his knees cannot touch
anything to sustain them in position. Crook
the pregnant hinges of the knee until the
feet, knee, and thigh form the points of tri-
angle; stand in that position, and fancy more
terrible torture. But | believe this stalwart
negro has endured this punishment for more
than twenty four hours, Without food, or with
out manifesting any signs of contrition."
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-28

SAD PRoPHECY.-The Pawtucket Gazette
and Chronicle in its account of the late casualty
in Blackstone, says that Miss Brown was the
only daughter of Rev. George Brown, about
II years of age and a young lady of rare at
tainments. Quiet, unobtrusve, and polished
in her manners, she won the esteem and
friendship of all, and displayed in her daily
walk and conversation love for, and conf
dence in, that God whose acceptance she and
her companion sought in their hour of peril
Miss B. had frequently remarked to her
parents that the shades of evening" were an
appropriate hour of burial. Her watch STOP
ped at half-past seven o'clock, and this indi-
Gates the hour when she was buried in the
bosom of the waters. A paper was found on
her person which contained piece of poetry
entitled the Cast Sail, /" which she read, just
before entering the boat, on the bank of the
stream on which she made her last sail
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-28

SiSGNG THE MARsEILLAIsE IN PAR1s-
The Paris correspondent of the Boston Tray
eller, in speaking of the exciting events of the
departure of the French Emperor from Paris,
relates the following incident =
Il saw whole regiment pass under the win
dows of the Tuileries, where Louis Napoleon
and his Court were standing, and, as they reel
ed along the crowded street, shouted La Mar
seiAaiSe--that war song, that RAM de Vaches of
liberty, which makes freemen home-sck. How
the se'yens de oiile ran from every corner to ST.
lence the meteorological rascas Didn't
they bawl furiously But you should have seen
the officers drive back the police, bidding them,
in the imperative voice of camps, Let them
alone. They have a right to sing anything
they please! The din of arms hath even
drowned the voice of the law. Louder, louder
they sang La Marseiliaise, the band playing it
with inexpressible spirit The next regiment
heard the old acquaintance, and struck up its
fellow-MOurir Pour Ia Patrie-the famous
song of the Girondins. The Imperial song
Partant Pour Ia Syrie-was heard nowhere !;
'hoatingisland is too unsubstantial food for
this crisis Every soldier feels he is engaged
in contest whose end and whose combatants
no one can foresee.'"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-28

PAUL MoRPHY IN BosToN.-Paul Morphy,
the modest youth and wonderful chess player,
is in Boston, where he is to be feted. There
is to be dinner at the Revere, and the tickets
are to be ten dollars each Moreover, those
who are to figure most prominently in the fes-
tival, are selected for the occasion on account
of their distinction in politics or literature But
few chess players, and probably, but few men,
bers of the Boston Chess Club, will partake of
that dinner. They cannot afford it, or if they
could, they would refuse to purchase tickets
because, if carried out according to the plan
advertised, it is not likely to be SO much a
chess festival as a public parade of certain
over-used and too common notabilities. Paul
Morphy is about twentyone years old, slight,
smooth-faced, and boyish in appearance. He
is undoubtedly the greatest chess player alive,
perhaps the greatest that has ever lived.
Whether he can do anything else half as well,
does not appear.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-28

Burrows BENEFIT.-The Theatre was
crowded last night on the occasion of the ben
eft of Mr.. Burton. The principal play was
Dombey & Son, in which Mr.. Burton as Capt.
Cutie was all that the best admirers of Dick
ems could ask for The play was by far the
best that has been given during the short dra-
matte season, and it was received with great
applause. Mrs. Pauncefort as Edith and Mr..
Pauncefort as Toots, were excellent; and we
cannot refrain from mentioning the satisfac-
ton given by Mrs. Biddes, who has by her
uniformly good performances created most
satisfactory impression. Mr.. Burton, in an
swer to the loud calls at the conclusion of
Dombey & Son. appeared and made an observ-
alton that we are exceedingly happy to
''make note" of he thought it probable he
should return to Worcester soon. We hope
he may and give us Dombey & Son again.
Mr.. Pauncefort, please "make note of it,
also, and return with your company
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-28

HORSE TANNING ExHIBiTIoN.-Dr. A. ].
Hopkins of Connecticut, who brings with him
many testimonials of his skill in the new art
of tanning wild horses, gives some of his most
interesting experiments on the Agricultural
grounds this afternoon. His system, is the
same as Rarey's, and those who have had op-
portunities to decide, pronounce his results
hardly less successful than those of the
European horse tanner. Yesterday, vicious
horse, belonging to j. A. Bancroft of this city,
horse with very bad reputation for kick
Jag, was Thoroughly reformed under his rapid
and skilful treatment. Those who are inter
ested in horses will do well to notice his adver-
| tisement in another column.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-28

The MASSACHUSETTS CLAIM-Mr Simon
p Hanscomb has received, or is soon to re-
ceive, the sum Of seven thousand five hun
dred and seyenty-two dollars as compensa-
ton for services rendered in the prosecution Of
the claim Of Massachusetts against the United
States. As his distinguished services may
not be fully appreciated or clearly understood,
we would say that he was appointed agent
under resolve of the Legislature, approved
on the 18th Of February last, and that
on the 3D. Of March, or twenty days later, in
GLIDING Sundays, the claim was allowed to
the amount Of 1927 ,17e 49, The exact meas.
ure Of influence exerted by the Massachusetts,
agent has never been determined; as the
claim is among the mysteries yet TO be explor.
ed. 1t has even been uncharitably suggested
that the government was prepared to allow
the claim before special prosecuting agent
was appointed, and that his appointment was
a brilliant and sublime afterthought
Unsophisticated persons viii be likely to
regard this pay as enormous, and deem the
whole proceeding somewhat questionable
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-28

UPS AND DowNs IN PARIs.-Hctim of
Mons BeAy.-You have read the tale of Alad-
din, and, dare say, reckon that story as the
most wonderful of all the tales that bepuiled
the nights of the famous Sultan We have
seen those adventures renewed in this city un-
der our very eyes. Once upon time there
lived in the city of Paris a Portuguese jew
He had dabblcd in almost everything without
bettering his estate, and when Louis Napoleon
made his coup d etdt, he was SO poor people
wondered how he used to manage to live.
Some how or another he got into vein of
fortune, and the vein proved so rich and mex
haustible lat least, it appeared to be- he speed
lily came to be reckoned one of the rich men
of Paris He bought one of the finest houses
in Paris, and covered il with so much gold
leafpeople went 10 see it merely to cape at the
extravaganza of the glider. He bought a vast
house on the boulevard, and he gilded ittoo in the
same style. When he gave parties he contrived
to make them so splendid they were the town
talk for whole week. By and by the intox-
ication of wealth gidded his head. He was
so accustomed to see flourish of his pen con-
vert worthless paper into goli and silver, he
got into the frenzy of thinking that there were
no ends to his command of money. When the
gods would ruin banker they begin by max
ing him forget the difference between credit
and promissory notes. Having surrounded
himself with all the pleasures in which rich
men seem to delight-to wit: parasites, fat
terers, good cooks, handsome carriages, plate
pictures, and the rest-he began TO long for
''the roc's eggs" Monsieur Belly had it in
the shape of canal across the Isthmus of
Panama. The poor man took it, That was
four monthO ago. Now his gilded house is ON
sale, and he has nothing but debts, which are
his 'the Emperor of China's daughter" The
tale of the Paris Aladdin lasted only seven
years, and in this short space of time he ran
rom poverty to wealth and from wealth TO
poverty, without possessing capital or talents
he only had credit for n moment. which he
abused 1t was his Wonderful Lamp.-Pais
Cor Boston Traveller.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-28

"Buy me and I'lI do you goOd."-Health and
strength secured by the the great Spring
mer medicine, Dr. Langleys Root and Herb Bitters com
posed of Sarsaparla, Wild Cherry, Yellow Dock Prick
ley Ash, Thoroughwor Rhubarb, Mandrake Dandelion.
&e all OF which compounded as to act in concert,
and assisting Nature in eradcatng disease The effect OF
this medicine is wonderiuIt acts directly lpOn
the bowels and blood, by removing all distractions from
the internal organs stimulating them into healthy &C
ton, renOyatng the fountains life, purifying the blood
cleansing it from all humors, and causing it
through every part of the body; restoring the in
valid to health and usefulness They and eradicate
from the system, Liver complaint that ma-wheel Of SO
many diseases; Jauudice in its FORMS all Bilious
diseases and Foul stomach Dyspepsia Costiveness, all
kinds of Hum0rs, and disease arising from ndiges-
tion Headache Dizziness Piles Heartburn Pains in the
Side and bowels Flatulency, Loss OF Appetite and tor
pd diseased Liver adisOrered Stomach bad Blood
10 which all less subject in Spring and sum
More than 100000 persons have been cured by
this medicine. 1t is highly recommended by physicians
everywhere. Try it, and you will regret Only rs
cents for pint; $40 cents for large Bottle Sold by
dealers in Medicine everywhere. Orders addressed to
U. LANGLEY, or GEO, G. GOODWIN " CO., Boston
Inchl5 daw6m
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-28

ACCIDENT IN GARDNER.-The Boston
Journal learns that as Mr.. Augustus Warren
Of South Gardner, accompanied by lady,
was driving through Falesville, in the eastern
part Of Templeton, on Wednesday last his
horse became frightened by stream of water
from fire engine. The animal wheeled sud
denly, and the carriage, coming in contact
with post, was upset, and the occupants pre-.
cipitated with great violence to the ground
Mr.. Warren's leg was broken just above the
knee. Fortunately the lady sustained no Sc
rious injury.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-28
City ann County sntslligenre.

SHAMEFUL VANDALIsM.-Therea are rogues
in the city, who have been in the habit of
invading gardens and destroying their finest
flowers, for no other motive than mischief.
On the night of the 18th inst, the front yard
of Mr.. Melanefy, on Green street, was enter
ed, and many of the plants on which he had
expended great care were pulled up and de-
stroyed Other instances of similar, though
less aggrayating sacrilege, have been mention
ed to us. 1t may be well to suggest that fur
Their exhibitions of such depravity will UNI
doubtedly be attended with instant and saluta-
ry punishment.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-28

AT HoRTICULTURAL HALL.-There are no
concerts announced, the Theater is desolate,
and, but for novel exhibition now open at
Horticultural Hall, we should be minus
"amusements. Thiodons Animated World,
of European celebrity, and which 'drew' for
UNI, New York, is here with all its wonders
and curious revelations. The representations of
cities, landscapes, &C., which are given do not
in the leastresemble panorama, but they are
far more interesting, as people will see by 60
ton at three o'clock this afternoon, and also
one this evening.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-28

STRAwBEREIEs.-The marketstalls are be-
ginning to blush with this delicious fruit
There arrived yesterday from Philadelphia
about twenty hundred bushels of it, which
was ravenously caught up by the ''early birds, -
in the specializing line, and sold about the city
at thirty cents quart Cotemporaneous
with the appearance of Strawberries every
year, is that of certain damsels, who come
from nobody knows where, buy the fruit of the
principal dealers, and peddle it through the
city. The sudden appartion of these lasses
with about cargo of strawberries, the mo-
ment it is delivered in market, is one of the
curiosities of the town. Several hundred of
them may be seen any day during the season,
chaffering with the strawberry merchants of
West Washington market, loading their great
arm baskets, and starting off cheerfully on
their rounds. The berries thus far received
mostly come from Maryland but New Jersey
is beginning to send in her crop, and in week
or two the poorest man can afford to indulge in
this choicest of summer delicacies-Neto York
Journal Of Commerce.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-28

A CURIOUS LEGAcY.-Lieutenant Colonel
Alexander Maclean who died at Millport on
the 18th ult., has bequeathed the bulk of his
fortune, amounting to about 100000. 20 edu.
cate boys of the name of Maclean No bow
who spells his name "Maclaine" will be elipi.
BILE. BY his will the Colonel provides that the
number of boys shall not the first year exceed
ten, and will be increased by gradations
each year, until they reach 40. After the
number shall have reached 40, the Arst
El6OO of surplus revenue of the trust es.
tate which may have accumulated shall he
applied to the securing a site for, and buildino
and maintaining Gaelic Church at Glasgow
70 be called Fellig Drain ma Baan Brotherly
Church, the sittings in which shall he FREQ ond
open to all, and especially to the poor. and 10
servants, soldiers, sailors, &c., who understand
the Gaelic language. The services shall he
morning and afternoon, and shall be conducted
by minister Of the established and free
churches, each Of whom shall be paid Ell ster.
ling for each service conducted by him. Sev.
colonel " WIG
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-28
RELIGIOUS SUMMARY.

Rev. DIR. Chickering of Portland Will preach
in the Old South Church tomorrow morning
and afternoon at the usual hours of worship.
At Methodist prayer-meetng connected
with one of the anniversary meetings Of the past
week, Father Taylor said, in the course OF
thrilling address "He was present yesterday
at Unitarian prayer-meeting, and took part
in it. 1t was not his pleasure to attend many
meetings SO good as that 1t was Of the sweet
est spirit. There was not spot OF cold air In
it. He thanked God that Methodsts were not
the only company going to Heaven"
The Rev. j. j. Hedstrom of the Scandina-
Wan Missions of the West, under the care of
the Methodist Episcopal Church. died at Vic
toria, ILL.,, on the morning of the 18th inst.
He was an excellent man, and has been the
means of doing much good to his countrymen
at the far West.
The committee appointed by the convention
of the Protestant Episcopal Church in 1850,
to report Oh the duty of clergymen in regard
to the marriage of slaves, has reported in IA
vor of allowing second marriages in case OF
separation, where neither party is i'll fault and
the separation appears to be permanent and
final.
The Rev. John Waddington, of the First
Congregational Church in London, is now on
visit to this country for the purpose of enlist
ing the sympathies of the descendants of the
early Pilgrims. in behalf of his church, who
arc about erect;nr n now church edifice The
~ - ~" - - - 1e1T
ORGANIZATION oi tilS c,lurcl uateS Dach " lol'
anu many Oh tne early r!lsrln ratlieIs were re
among It's members: IL Is now proposed 10
etivo Of tbo virtues of those mon Mr.
WaJdinaton l. now in Now EngIand soliciting
srbscrin7ions and a tow evanings since met
tbose ;nteresteJ !, b;s Man at t5e old south
Chanel Chan in Roston when ,9 p Committee was an.
no;nted of the hrboat charoctnr TO carry ont p
P his des;g N wv i''' '"''' "''~'' o ''''
i''1 ~ NIS
In New York Glty, KEY, Fatner Dayman'
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-28

SUPREME JUDICIAL CoURT.-The argu-
ments in the divorce case of Jane E. VS.. Sam
uel f. Ripley, have been concluded, but the
Judge has reserved his decision.
Now on trial, the case of Larkin Smith VS.
Amasa Whittemore, hearing in equity. Ba-
con & Aldrich for plaintiff, Dewey & Williams
for defendant. 1t is thought the Court will
conclude the business before it, and adjourn to-
day. 1t will commence its session this morn
ing at eight o'clock.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-28

To Married Ladies.-DR. MATTIsoS IS INDIAN EN-
NENAGoGus is and elegant medicine, designed err
pressyJor females 1t is prepared from an Indian plant,
which has been used by the natives for the purpose
from time immemoria and is for the first time OIL
fered t. public. The and virtues of this Won
drous plant recently obtained from Shenandoah an
Oneida Chief who lived near Syracuse, n. Y, very
great age 1t is neatly put up in two ounce bottles with
full directions for using and is warranted to cure any
of obstruction OF the Monthly SickReSSofen in
twenty hours and that other remedies have
been tried in vain. This may incredible but if it
fail in any case the price U be REFUNDED. il will also
peren distractions from any uhderer if taken
day two before the monthly period and therefore of
the greatest value married ladies wishing 10 avoid the
accidents which thy liable. 1t is also the
valuable Female Restorative discovered for pale and
delicate females with dcranged menSrudtiOR spec
Oily restores and regulates that function thereby part
ing the glow OF health to the checks and strength and
vigor TO the whole system. S Purely vegetable,
tanning nothing injurious to Realth and may be taken
nth perfect Sd|ety al all times, and under all circu-
Stances Ladies, therefore, in want of something that is
sure had better send for the INDIAN EMMENAGoCCE in
stead of wasting time and money i'll trying other things
which at best very uncertain and therefore
warranted is this Great Remedy Sent by express TO
all parts OF the country Sold only at DR. MATTIsoN
REMEDIAL INSTITUTE, No. 2S Union street Providence r.
l. R-Orders promptly attended to- See advertisement
in this paper. deodawly apl6
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-28

AGRICULTURE IN MASSACHUSETTS, = We
have received the sixth Annual Report of the
Secretary of the Board of Agriculture And
the volume contains, also, the reports of COM
mittees appointed to visit the county societies,
and all Appendix, containing an abstract of
the finances of these societies Mr.. Flint
always makes up these volumes with intelli-
gence, ability, and care.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-28
VIRGINIA ELECTION.

Returns are still incomplete and confused,
but indicate Letcher's election by a majority
largely reduced from that of last year. For
Congress, the following members are probably
elected :-Leake, Democrat, in the 9th Dis
trict; Smith, Democrat in the It'll; Boteler,
opposition, in the 9Th; Clemens, Democrat, in
the 10th; Floyd, Democrat, in the 18th I;
Skinner, Democrat, in the 9th; and jenkins,
Democrat, in the 18th District.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-28

The Boston Daily Advertiser tries to make
the best of it, but fails to make out justiica-
tion Any attempt to explain or excuse the
matter should begin with particular account
of the services which earned such paw.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-28

SERMONS, by Rev. Nehemiah Adams, D.
D., on various theological doctrines, have been
published in Boston by Gould & Lincoln. The
book contains six discourses, and is entitled
"The Great Concern, or Mans Relation to
God and Future State
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-28

MR LEGG, DYER AND CLEANSER, continues the business
OF Cleansing, Redyeing and REPAIRING Mems Apparel
and also cleanses Ladies shawls Riding Dresses &c
He has increased his help and facilities to meet the steady
Increase iii his business. Office No. Pleasant street
Redyeing executed at from three to ten DAVIS notice
and cleansing at shorter notice when necessity or con
yenence of customers requires it,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-28

THE KNIcKERBocKER MAGAZINE for June
has portrait of Prescott, the historian, a good
likeness and an excellent picture. This stand
ard magazine is always full of good things, but
its principal literary feature is the unfailng va
riety and richness of the Editors Table"
Published in New York by John A. Gray.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-28

A Word of Warning.-Ihere is nothing more
despicable than stealing the reputation of reliable ar
Gle impose upon community inferior and worthless
one and yet is often done Fifteen gears ago Helm
street ~ Co. introduced Hair Restorative under the
OF "lnnitable Hair ColoTing. Its wonderful
storative properties made il immensely popular and grey
and bald heads like become thing OF the past,
when the country flooded with limitations the Of
which not only useless but absolutely Injurious
The original preparation scientific combination,
made with oil and stimulating spirits aording an agree
hair wash while all the limitations made with
water making the hair harsh dry and zzy, requiring,
after it dries the of oil or wash TO make it look de-
Gently. We would therefore advise readers TO buy
nothing but the Original himtdbte Hair CotorRg or
Restorative, which is reliabe.-TrOy WMg.
Price fifty cents bottle. Sold everywhere
W. L. HAGAN ~ Co, Proprietors Troy, n. Y.
Sold in Worcester by GEO H. SPURR, 2Ol Main St.
my2l dim
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-28

GEORGE Melville AN AMERICAN NOVEL ;
published in Providence by S. Clough & Co.
This volume is very handsome in appearance,
and, on hasty examination, apperrs to be
worth reading. When we have found time to
examine it more carefully, we may speak of it
again. For sale BY w. II. Sanford.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-28

AssIGNEE's SALE.-Household furniture,
piano forte, &c., at auction at 10 o'clock this
morning, by E. w. Vail at residence No. Sc
Elm street. For particulars, see advertise
ment
E. W. Vail will sell this day, at o'clock P.
NJ, the very desirable residence, No. SO Elm
street, lately owned and occupied by John
Field Esq
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-28
RusINEss NoTIcrs

C. K DoRNAN, the popular caterer at 9l2 Main street.
will treat the hungry denzens of the north end and such
others as CALL to day, to of the choicest luxu-
res of the season. Dorman is tip top chowders as
You will ind by calling upon him this evening