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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-01

papers, and games, in which the hours till bed
time pass all too rapidly away, to inhale the
bad air of grog shop, redolent with the fumes
of beer and tobacco? We do not believe it.
and we think that the whole tone of our socie-
ty could be greatly improved, if, instead of
whining over the depravity that exists, the
heads of families in any community should
begin the work of removing their share of it,
by making their homes something little bet
ter than mere stopping places in which to eat
and to sleep:-by encouraging the develop
ment of the social affections in their children,
through the society of congenial companions,
around the domestic Preside; even by the pro-
motion of social conviviality, with something
extra good to eat, as an occasional variation to
the evening delights of home.
1t is better for a growing child to contract
love for nuts and apples in his fathers house,
under the genial influences of parental care
and love; than for rum and cigars in cellar
surrounded by men of questionable charac-
tiers. 1t is wiser to encourage boy to stay at
home and enjoy himself, even if father, mother
and sister take a hand with him at whist, than
to feel that by the dullness and somberness of
your daily lives you have made your domicil
SO like desert, that he will steal away at the
first opportunity to play "poker at the tav-
ern. 1t great deal cheaper even in mer-
cenary view of the case to incur the expense
of backgammon board, and even several cop
les of the Worcester Spy and New York Led
ger than to have your children plotting mis-
chief in the streets because they have moth
ing with which to occupy their minds at
| home.
| In addition to the means and helps to juven-
lie development and happiness we have named
there are hundreds of other fruitful and limo
cent sources of enjoyment, cheap and accessi-
BILE to ALL There is music with its unfailing
and ever varying charms there is dancing,
always pleasant recreation to the young, and
innocent, as it is pleasant, aud thousands of
pretty games, invented for indoor recrea-
ton, when night spreads her sombre mantle
over the world.
And now, having thrown out these hints for
the promotion of that home culture upon
which so much for the veal and woe of our
children depends, let us all see how much we
can accomplish around our own hearth-stones
towards making business dull at the Police
Court, and rescuing, by such simple but effect
i've means as we have indicated, the rising gen.
Grafton from the allurements to vice and crime.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-01

I'm DEATH THEY WERE NOT DIVIDED
Two twin sons of Mrs. Emily p Lesdernier,
aged nineteen years, died in New York last
week, one on the 23d, and the other on the
18th. The disease was consumption On the
oath, Lewis said to his mother, Joseph has
gone, and ifyou will defer the burial till to.
morrow, will go with him" And such
proved to be the fact. Both were buried in
one grave in the Forest Hills Cemetery, Rox-
bury, ON Thursday
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-01

ANOTHER COLLISION ON THE SOUND occur
red on Saturday night. The steamer Ply
mouth Rock, for Stonington, run into the
schooner Brown Stone, of and from Provi-
rectly in the stern. Neither were much in
jured Capt. John L. Steib, of the schooner,
who was at the wheel at the time of the acct
dent, was either knocked or jumped overheard,
denoa
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-01
DOMESTIC MARKETS.
CLOSING PRICES AT THE BROKERS, BOAR
BOSTON NHarket-Jan. 81.

Corn Exchange-Flour is firm but the sales have been
moderate at ) q q so for common brands Western;
% @ 50 for fancy brands; % q 50 for ex-
ras 70 y 50 for family and superior brands South
ern is qniet at 625 for fancy and6 IS @ for
Corn Is firm at sue for Southern yellow; andS7c white
now held higher Oats selling q bush for North
ern and Canada, and Rye Soc 4} bush.
ProVsonslh he sales of Pork have been at Sl4 "a
prime - "a 20 for mess; and q q 20 for clear cash and
mos Beef selling at IS SO q Z 50 q bril- for Eastern
and Western mess Lard 2s "a 2c in brs and 10 "a 31e
IN kegs; and Smoked Hams 10 @ lie q H. cash and mos
In Butter and Cheese chanee, with steady sales.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-01

The Boot and Shoe quite active during the week
and is unusually good for the There fact
as many buyers i'll the market there the spring
ana there is decidedly better feeling among manufac-
turers and dealers The trade stands in VERY favorable
contrast with last year Active business then did not
commence until March Many kinds Unreasonable goods
pleted their purchases most of them in fact have cot
large portion OF their stock yet to buy, Prices firm
with every prospect of their being well through
Qut the season. In stock material change notice.
Leather and hide sustain previous prices although the
List NA-' N''HF"'S
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-01

REMOVABLE. BRoADBENT'S Medical Office is
removed to No. Bulhnch street. opposite Revere House
second door from Court street Boston,
No one suffering from any affection of the Lungs Heart
LIVER Kidneys, Digestive Organs troubled with HUI
mors of any kind, should fail to consult him. He will
describe and tell any ones disease the moment he sees
them without receiving any information from them con
corning their troubles
All consultations at his Office or by letter. are made
ree OF charge TO both ladies and gentlemen His med
ces are purely vegetable free from all poison and very
pleasant to take they all prepared by the Doctor
himself
once hours from a. m. to p M. and on Sundays
from a. M to IL IN dTuThaS2m d2S
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-01
Providence Cotton and Wool Market

For the week ending january 49,
Cotton-Prices firm and unchanged. Sales about 1000
bales for the week at full rates.
Wool-lhe market remains firm. The sales for the
week have been 81 400 lbs Fleece at from 40 "a 55c and
1850 Us Pulled nj SOC.
Printing Cloths-Market active. Prices firm at an adj
vance OF &C. The following are the sales of the week:
lO0O9 pieces 64x64 53c; 1900 ps. 64x64 Sac 5000 ps
6Ox6S SIC 5000 ps 60X69 sec $1,000 ps 6Ox6l 5ec 900
ps 6OA64 55cc 5000 p3 tx60, Sic Total 10000 pieces
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-01

G7- Very discreditablc reports respecting
General Lamar, our Minister to Central Amer
lea, have just been received Mt Washington.
The General is VIGOROUSLY incorporate, and
has frequently been seen in a beastly state of
intoxication in public
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-01

10 Ralph Waldo Emerson lectures before
the Lyceunl in Grafton, on Wednesday even
ing next, February .
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-01

SKATING Observation-Disclosures viii leave
City Square, this afternoon, at one o'clock, for
Curtiss Pond, which is now in fine condition
for skating.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-01

10 A colored gentleman, named Charles
Parmenter, was arrested in Boston, yesterday,
for stealing horse, wagon, and harness, from
Walter Booth, of Providence.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-01

Mr.. LEGG 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
Redyeing executed at from three to ten days notice.
and cleansing shorter notice when the necessity or con
venience of customers requires it.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-01

ILLUMINATING GAs.-The common method
reproducing illuminating gas, consists in heat
ing certain species of mineral coal in cast iron
retorts or tubes, capable of being opened and
closed at pleasure. Earthen retorts are more
durable and afford better gas. The heat ex-
pels the more volatile matters in the coal, and
the residue known as coke, remains in the re-
tort Other substances, as oil, wood rosin,
etc, are sometimes substituted for coal in the
manufacture of gas, and the process is modi-
fled according to the materials employed and
the skill Of the manufacturer. As water is
composed of two combustble gases, it has long
been regarded as u desirable source for illumi-
mating gas Attempts have consequently been
made to utilize its CONSTITUENT gases by pass
ing steam and tar over red hot coke,--by pass
ing hydrogen through spirits of turpentine,
&c. If we except wood, however, only partial
success has attended the efforts hitherto made
to find an economical substitute for coal in the
manufacture Of gas Owing to the greater
purity of the produced gas, oil is somewhat
used, but its costliness prevents its employ
ment except for special purposes. The intri-
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-01

AsTRoNoM1CAL.-Ith has been found that one
hundred and twenty-five thousand stars have
passed through the field of forty-foot reflector
in quarter of an hour. This would give
twelve millions for the entire circuit of the
heavens, in single Geographic zone. These
stupendous calcu atoms, however, embrace but
single portion of the universe Faint white
specks are visible even to the naked eye of a
practiced observer in different parts of the
heavens. Under high magnifying powers,
several thousands of such spots are visible
no longer, however, faint white specks, but
many of them resolved by powerful telescopes
into vast aggregations of stars, each of which
may, with propriety, be compared with the
milky way. Until within few years, the
nebul@ were regarded as masses of uniformed
matter, not yet condensed into stars; but, with
the increase of instrumental power, the most
irresolvable of these nebula have given way,
and the opinion now is, that every one of them
is galaxy, like our own milky way, composed
of millions of suns.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-01

Saint Brigham has just performed the whole
sale slaughter of cutting off from communion
with his church, eight hundred and sixty mem
bers who sympathise with the Gentiles
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-01

ALFRED VAIL, Esq, through whose instru-
mentality Professor Morse's invention of the
Telegraph was perfected, died at his residence,
in Morristown, n j., last week
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-01

THE PRoDUCTIoN OF IRoN-England, al
though the largest producer of iron, is far from
making the best The Russian and Swedish
bears higher reputation, and commands
higher price. While something is due to the
ores of special localities, yet much is rcferable
to slovenly system, which the abundant mate
rails of England has led them to adopt Mr..
Pollockwell, in a Paper on this subject, read
before the British Society of Arts, states that
the iron of other countries is far superior to
that of England, and that the comparison is by
no means calculated to increase the reputation
of English manufactures. The manufacture
of iron is strictly chemical process, and Mr.
Blackwell states that the energies of other
countries have been directed to the attainment
of high degree of scientific knowledge, in its
fabrication, in which they have been success
full. The ores are reduced to iron by pro-
cess called smelling, and upon the care upon
(which this is conducted the value of the iron
greatly depends. 1t is to this primary process
that Mr.. Blackwell particularly refers when he
gives the continental iron superiority over the
English. He, however, finds that from one
cause or another, most of the European States
must rather diminish than increase their iron
production, and confidently turns to England
and America as the two great ron-producing
countries of the world.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-01

Salt Rhem is very grevious disease,scabby itching
and painful "MY MOTHERS SAVE" soothes the irrita-
ton draws off the scabs, and relieves the pain. Every
troubled with Salt Rheum should use 'Aiy Mothers
Salve." See advertisements
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-01

FoR New YoRK.-The steamer Common.
wealth" will hereafter leave Norwich for New
York on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
and the steamer Connecticut" on Tuesdays
Thursdays and Saturdays
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-01

New BREEcH-LoADING RIFLE.-A new
breech-loading rifle, invented in Louisiana, is
described as possessing many points of novel
ty and excellence. The mechanism by which
the breech of the gun is opened for loading is
simple, yet strong and secure. The charge is
contained in small metallic cartridges, which
have at one extremity a conical-pointed, hol-
low ball, then comes the very small amount of
powder required, and at the other extremity is
the pereusson-cap. These cartridges can be
easily loaded, are waterproof, and can be used
for a long time. The piece is loaded and fred
in four motions the first opens the breech,
withdraws the shell of the last cartridge fired,
and cocks the piece; at the second motion the
loaded cartridge is inserted; the third motion
closes the breech; and at the fourth motion
the cock can be let down, or the piece fired.
The most severe tests are said to show no evil
dence of the escape of the charge, or of any
gas, except at the muzzle.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-01

THE CITIZENS BALL, tonight, at Mechan-
les Hall, promises to be one of the brilliant
entertainments of the season. Messrs. Ar
buckle & PATS Quadrille Band will furnish
the music.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-01

RARE CHANCE FOR INvEsTMEHT.-An elegant Eating Sa
loon, &C., with commodious tenement attached with
good run of custom, is offered for sale The property
would mrke excellent hotel Located in one of the
most fourlsmng in Rhode Island For further par
tcuars inquire at the Spy office. DIFF aS7
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-01

" The hen fever has reached England
a poultry exhibition is now being held at the
crystal Palace, London. The coops are over
a mile in length.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-01

MARINE LoCoMoTIvE.-A marine locomo-
tive is the name given to new machine, de-
signed to be substituted for the present steam
water craft, by making the base of the boat
the propelling agent instead of paddle wheels,
as now used. The plan consists in using two
huge parallel hollow screws in the place of the
present keel, and revolving them by means of
steam power, so that they will cut their way
through tie water as a common screw cuts its
wood. The screws are constructed of iron,
and, as before stated, are hollow, but are divid-
ed into compartments as precaution against
sinking, in case of accident. The cabin of the
locomotive is constructed of framework, ele-
waited above these screws, admitting the pass
age of fresh air beneath its whole length and
breadth. 1t is claimed, that when fairly put
upon the water, and under advantageous cir
cumstances, the locomotive can make about
thirty miles an hour.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-01

GsB Single copies Of the DAILY or WEEKLY Spy, wrap
ped or otherwise, may always be found our Publication
onice, Printers Exchange, Foster street
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-01

Wild Cherry BalSdm-The memory of Or. Wstar is
is embalmed in the hearts Of thousands whom Bal
sam Of Wild Cherry has cured of coughs colds copsump
ton, some other form of Pulmonary disease.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-01

WooD FOR PAPER.-In Switzerland, grated
wood is mixed with rags as material for pa
per-making, with good effect. White kinds of
wood are ground up with water, by the aid of
three feet thick, the wood being continually
pressed up against the stone by the action of
the machinery. The wood pulp thus formed
is strained five times, separating it into five diff
terent qualities, the coarsest of which is beaten
in the common paper machine before it is fit
for use. A wood engine requiring power of
twenty-four horses produces in twenty -four
hours, according to the account given of this
process, about 400 pounds of dry, good pulp,
at clear cost of one cent per pound.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-01

POLICE CouRT-Betore Justice Green.-Ifon-
day, Jan. 9l.-Thomas Pollock, for drunken
ness was fined 50 and costs, which he paid
Michael Reynolds, same ofense, fined in the
same amount and committed for the want of
the necessary funds Previous to his COM
initial, he disclosed where and of whom he
purchased his liquor viz. from William H.
Foley, who was arrested forthwith, tried, con-
victed, and fined $40 and costs, from which
sentence he appealed, and gave bonds accord
ingly.
Edward Murphy, of Fitchburg, drunken
ness; pleaded guilty, and was fined So and
COSTS In default Of payment, he was commit
ted to House of Correcsion for thirty days.
Catherine Hill, of Millbury, was arraigned
for knowingly harboring, concealing and main
tanning, and assisting Edward Dugan Michael
Brett, and Thomas Malone TO eacalpc from de-
lection, arrest, and trial, for the murder of w.
S. fainter In the absence of material wit
ness, the case was adjourned until Saturday
next, and in default of bail in $1,000, she was
committed
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-01

LIQUID AhANDINE for the positive prevention and cure
of Chapped Hands, Roughness of the Skin &c II is uni
versa In Its cleanliness and convenience free from soil
oily substance, ana unpleasant odor. Ordinarily two of
three applications perfect cure rendering the skin soft
ana velvety In feeling and appearance. There
more satisfactory preparation offered the public than
THIS and all those who have used have realized for
the trnhiulness of newspaper advertisement Prepared
only by JOHN Q. HILL, Apothecary Mechanics Hall
Building and for sale by all Druggists Price rs cents
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-01

COMPOUND GLYoERiEE LOTION is the most ofectunl
remedy in use for Chappcd Hands and sunbum also TO
after Shaving, aay the inflammation, irritation
DC. As cosmetic for sotenng and identifying the skin,
removing pnpes 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, 1859-02-01
cate problem of the complete publication of
coal gas has not yet been solved.


CANOES IN GLAss.-When bas-relief figures
and medals, enclosed within coating Of pure
white glass, were first brought before the pub
lie, they excited much surprise; and the man
ner in which they are manufactured is but little
known. The figure intended for incrustation
is made of materials requiring Il higher degree
of heat for their fusion than the glass within
which it is to be incrusted A mixture of
China clay and silicate of potash is found to
possess this quality. The bas-relief is made of
this material in plaster mould and after being
slightly baked is gradually cooled. a mass of
transparent white glass is blown hollow, with
one end open, and the clay cameo, heated to
redness, is placed within it. The mass is
pressed or welded, to make the two substances
adhere, and the remote end being closed, the
glass-blower draws out the air from within
instend of forcing in air, as in the ordinary
manufacture-thus causing the glass to col
lapse, and to form one continuous substance
with the cameo. When the glass is cut and
polished to any desired form, the effect pro-
duced is striking and beautiful, for the clay
cameo or bust has the appearance of unbur-
nished silver, isolated in the midst of the solid,
transparent glass. Small articles are encrusted
in more expeditions manner, especially upon
glass goblets or similar hollow vessels. The
hot cameo is placed upon the hot manufactured
vessel, small piece of semi-liquid glass is
placed upon it, and this both fixes the cameo
in its place and forms a CLASSY layer to en-
close it.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-01

CIVIL CoURT.-Betore Chief Justice Mellen
In the case Of Draper VS.. Knight, the jury
disagreed. The case of Rufus w. Davenport
VS.. Samuel P. Champney, of Grafton, for bal
ance due on contrast for labor, was given to
the jury at the adjournment of the Court last
evening. Slocum for plaintiff Foster for de-
PENDANT.
CRIMINAL CoURT.-Before Judge Norris
In the case of Lathrop Dorman, for suborna-
ton of perjury, the jury disagreed.
Bartholomew Leary, for assault and battery,
verdict not guilty.
Joshua Robinson, of Grafton, (colored, for
assault and battery, verdict not guilty.
Joseph Brusha Of Northboro retracted his
former plea, plead guilty of larceny, and not
guilty on the others, and his case was continued
for sentence.
In the case of John Taylor, of Uxbridge,
for nuisance the jury are now out.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-01
NOTES ON SCIENCE, ART, AND INDUSTRY.
WRITTEN FOR THE sPY.[

French TINE AND CLocKs.-Time is tele-
graphed along the railway lines of France to
each station from the Paris Observatory. An
ingenious plan has also been adopted, of hav-
ing two minute hands in each station clock
one red, one black The black one shows the
railroad time, the red the local time, differing
from minute to half an hour. Thus at Paris
the hands are identical. A hundred and fifty
miles East, the red hand is ten minutes in ad-
vance of the black one. a hundred and fifty
miles West, the red hand is ten minutes be-
hind the dark one. By this simple plan, COM
mon mistakes and confusion are prevented
As the two hands are fixed on one shaft, it is
as easy to regulate both as one.
IMPROVED CALCULATING MAcHINE.-The
improved calculating machine invented by NJ.
Thomas, of Paris, is one of the most remarka-
BILE productions of modern scientific genius. 1t
may be used without the least possibility of er-
ror, not only for addition, subtraction, multi
pication, and DIVISION but also for much more
complex operations, such as the extraction of
the square root involution, the resolution of
triangles, etc. a multiplication of eight fig
ures by eight others is made eighteen seconds /;
division of sixteen figures by eight figures in
twenty-four seconds and in one minute and a
quarter one can extract the square root of six
teen figures, and also prove the accuracy of
the calculation. The machine adapts itself to
every sort of combination. AS an instance of
the wonderful extent of its powers it is stated
that 1t can tunlsh in a few seconds products
amounting to $685. 999 1899 1899, 1895, 1899 1895, $685.
999,999-a marvellous number, comparable,
perhaps, to the infinite multitude of stars which
stud the armament, or the particles of dust
which float in the atmosphere. The working
of this instrument, however, is most simple. To
raise or lower nut screw to turn a winch a
few times and, by means of button, to slide
off metal plate from left to right, from right
to left, is the whole secret.
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MErEnRoLncIcAL nRsERrArIoNs

At the State Lunac Hospital in Worcester for the week
ending Jan. 80 1859
Thermometer. Wand. iSn. SHH