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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-04-26

NEST BUILDING BY PET RAvEN.-One
OF these pretty, but expensive experiments re-
suited from propensity which came upon a
pet raven every spring to build a nest. He
knew no more abont the art of building than
if he had four feet instead of two, and had
worn Lair instead of feathers but always
about the same time Of the year he became
very mysterious, and very much occupied
with some business of his own. He was OBJ
served to collect sticks, and resorted much to
the under-tramework of an open thached root
which protected a shed. Here, in fact, he
slept at all seasons of the year, and the place
might be called his residence Here, then,
he brought his sticks, impelled most probably
by dim vision that something more than
domestic was to be done But the sticks,
though collected in large quantities, were laid
about i'll all directions, without the least APP
proach to compactneSs of form. / believe he
was himself aware of the bad Job he was
making of it, for nothing could vex him more
than for us to go and look at his nest; so OF
course we went accordingly. lie evidently
knew it was wrong, but did not know how to
make it right and when we approached the
place he was both angry and embarrassed, ex-
hibiting every appearance Of being exceeding
ly ashamed OF what he was about Perhaps
the building partner was wanting in the cou.
Germ, and so the nest.making never advanced
beyond the mere collecting of the raw materi.
al.-Once a Week.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-04-26
THE CONVENTION.

The third day of the Charleston convention
ended without any clear indication of the re,
suit. The Douglas men have managed with
much shrewdness, and their prospects are
brighter, to-day, than they have been since
the convention assembled. Yet it must not be
exuected that the south will give up the con-
test without desperate struggle, nor that the
anti.Douglas politicians of the free states
whose influence is not yet exhausted, will suf
fer such a victory to be easily gained Their
position is desperate one, and they will main
tain it with the energy of desperation.
With admirable sagacity the south has de-
feated in committee, and may defeat in the
convention. that contrivance of deceit and du-
plicity the Cincinnati platform, and demands
declaration of sentiments which shall not
mean one thing at the north and another at
the south Without such platform, Mr.,
Douglas would be certain to lose some of the
slave states with such platform he might
as well appeal to the northwest winds for sup
port as to any of the northwestern states with
the expectation of obtaining it. In either
event the extremists would accomplish their
purpose.
The Massachusetts delegation has not had a
pleasant time since the arrival Of the 5. X.
Spaulding in the southern ports and the COM
plant comes up to US that its influence has
been sacrfced-lost, though the injudiciouS
measures of some of its leaders. Its counsels
have not been harmonious, its policy has not
been well defined and straight forward. 1t is
now claimed that only seven of its votes are
reliable for Douglas, while the rest are in the
market for any candidate who has prospects of
success.
The great excitement which prevailed, yes
terday, was allayed for time by the sudden
and mournful death of Hon. John j. Robinson,
the head of the Vermont delegation. His
death was undoubtedly FASTENED by the unac-
customed excitement into which he was
thrown, and could not fail to leave a very
salutary impression on the bitter and over
wrought feeling CT the delegates with whom
he was associated.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-04-26

ness On the morning of May 10, Mars will
his turn. and in the forenoon of May 9th Jup-
tier will be totally immersed, but ii will require
a good glass to see the phenomenon.
Barney Mcmahon with his wife and two
children arrived last week at Buffalo from the
west Both parents were wildly insane, and
the father was taken to the hospital, and the
rest OF the poor unfortunates to the poorhouse.
During the night the husband tore his throat
to pieces with ragged scrapof sheet iron, and
the wife leaped from the third story window OF
the paupers home.
The lady lately married by Mr.. Macready
the tragedan, was Miss Cecile Louise f.
Spencer, granddaughter of the late Sir VIM.
Beachy. Mr.. Macready has, if the records OF
his birth speak correctly, attained his 69th
year. whilst the young lady whom he has led
to the altar is only in her 23d year
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-04-26

FIFTY Years.-DR. S, 0 RICHARDSON'S SHERj
Ky WINE BlrTLRS has succeeded for the period of
hAi century maintaining its supremacy over all 9th
et Medicines gives immediate tone ard action to the
stomach and Bowels and impars to the patient cheerful
ana happy antcipators, which never attendant up
BODY. - nv
he Alternative and purifying effects of our Medicine
upon tile stomach and Bowels, is the means of curing
many hopeless diseases which other medicines have
laed 10 proof OF which have frequent
imonals nom all parts of the country of our Biters
having cured diseases which have been abandoned bv nj
tending PHYSICIANS among which enumerated SCRoF
tLA l'HEl MAllsN, FEVER AND AGUE, SALT RHEUM &c.
consumption IN its carly stages has often been avered
BY their use. Its unprecedented success however
+ based upon its certain aud immediate cure Of
BILIoNs COMPLAINTS, DYsPEPsIA JAUNDIck. CosTIyE
NESS LIVER CoMPLAlNT and all diseases of tine stomach
ana Bowels, for which is conceded that DIR RICHARD
SUNS BliIERS have no rival For sale bv Druggists
9Nervwere and at the Doctors Office, 81 Hanover street
Dostoh' deod&w3m mch9
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-04-26
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

Mr. Morrill's tariff bill now before the House
provides for funding outstanding treasury
notes about s20,0O0,O 900 of which are liable to
come upon the treasury after the 30th of June
next. The funded debt of the country is now
s45, 100000; and s2OOOO,OOO treasury notes
added as proposed by this bill, will make il
S65,000,000. If this is not done the passage
of law will be required authorizing the reissue
of the notes for a longer period.
The Madison wisconsin, Journal estimates
that the judicial election in that state has re-
suited in favor of Dixon by one majority
The Milwaukee Free Democrat allows Dixon
II majority The official vote of three counties
has not been returned. 1t may change the re-
suit. The entire vote exceeds 81, 100.
When the know nothing party first came up,
five years ago, some of the mdlscreet friends
OF Gov. Seward recommended to HIM to lden'
tify himself with it as a sure way, in their
opinion, for him to reach the presidential
chair His reply was worthy OF the better
days of the republic good God ! gentlemen,
is there nothing worthy of the ambition OF a
man but the presidency ~ Palladium.
The Massachusetts delegates to the national
republican convention at Chicago will hold an
informal meeting at the Parker House i'll Bos-
ton, on Saturday next, at Il o'clock M.
Mr. Walker is gathering documentary evil
dence from his Kansas papers to substantiate
his charges against the cabinet of completely
in the connection OF the Lecompton constitu-
ton. He will vndicate the truth of history,
let the responsibility fall on whom it may,
which is much more sensible than sending
challenges to his opponents
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-04-26

The FRENCH EMPRESS AS DIANA.-The
empress OF the French will give grand fancy
ball at her mothers (the Countess lie Month
jos house on the 9th inst. Eugene, it is
announced, will appear as the Goddess Diana,
equipped for the chase, and her dress will be
composed of a short skirt of tulle, and of a
body Of tiesh-c0lored silk, literally embroider.
ed with diamonds. A large diamond crescent
and two stars to match will sparkle on the
forehead of the goddess, the feathers of the
arrows will be bedropped with diamonds, as
thread of gossamer with dew, and the pretty
little pink boots, that are to give finish to the
costume, will likewise be adorned with
precious gems set in anlets of gold. The
Jewels, some Of which, it is said. will be
wrenched from the crown, are more important
to the costume than at first sight might be inl-
agined. The dress otthe goddess Diana, con
sisting merely OF short tunic, and what are
technically termed "fleshings," would scarcely
bebecoming in a lady OF high degree, though
il might be exceedingly effective on the stage
But add circle of diamonds to the scanty
habiliments and the standard OF propriety is
changed at once. Diana's silver bow may not
command much respect; even Diana's real
moon, inasmuch as it costs nothing, may be
unlleeded but Diana with crescent o dia-
embellishments On her boots, diamonds on
her arrOws--is admissible into the most rigid
circles.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-04-26

THE STATE TAx.-It has been the custom
for great many years for the state treasurer
to forward to the sheriffs of the several coun-
ties the warrants for the several towns, for
their proportion Of the state tax, and the sher-
ifs have forwarded them TO the town authori.
ties But the sheriff of Worcester county has
this year taken the stand that it is not his duty
to forward the warrants, and as the treasurer
considers that he has fulfilled his duty, the
warrants remain in the hands of the sheriff.
We shall not, however, congratulate the peo.
pie of Worcester county upon probable ex-
emptiOn from the tax, for some method will
undoubtedly be found, to ensure the proper
tribution.-Boston Dahl ADVERTISER
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-04-26

Croup.-Children are often seized very suddenly with
TINS disease, which, not quickly relieved, proves Eta
1t generally attacks children in the hight after having
been much .Mposcd to damp. cold winds through the
day Damp houses, wet feet thin shoes wet Clothes or
ANYTHING that pbstrUctS perspratiuu, NAV occasion
Group hOthPrs your children are liable To he taken
with this dread complaint at al me when YOU least ex-
peel IT. but Is not ALWAYS doctor be called or
remedy found, and for this reason we would advise Won
now, ana without moments delay, to buy bottle Of
DIR. EAToN's lNFANTILE CORDIAL IL will cure ever,
case of Cruu, II taken in time and also ali complaints
attending Ieethins, Convulsons Coughs Colds etc 1t
j. sold by all res ectable druggists Messrs CHURCH
Dupont, New York the prOprieturs and also sole
asertS for "Dr BRoNsoN's BLOOD FooD, - which for
CnnSumpve and ChrOi iu disease is sure remedy Do
hot be put of with other articles Write to CHURcH
DUPONT, New York, if you cannot get them in your
town. -
81 See advertisement For sale by GEO. II. SPURR
Sole Agent Worcester. d&wlm ana
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-04-26

BUY me, and III do you EOOd.'-CLEANsE TIKI
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mer Medicine in The World is DR.. LANGLEY'S ROOT
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compounded as to act N concert and assist Nature in
Graduating diseases These crS continue to be tine
most Standard popular and reliable medicine dis.
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The effect of this medicine is wOnderfuit di
recty upon the bowels and blood, by removing all oh
StrucOns from the internal organs, stimulating them
into healthy action renOvang the fOunta of life pur-
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Ing it to to through part the body:
restoring the invalid to health and usefulness
ONLY % and 81 cents per bottle Sold by Dealers in
Medicine every where Orders addressed to ]. o. LA NC.
LEY or GEO C. GOODWIN ~ CO., Boston.
mill d&euw6m
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-04-26

| CoLoRED JURYMEN.-lt is not many days
since the Courier, in noticing Gen. wilson
remarks III relation to negro equallty, stated
that the colored men of Massachusetts were
not regarded as having equal rights with the
white race in Massachusetts, and cited, as an
! illustration that culored men do not serve as
jurors in this state. We said in reply that
this fact, if admitted, was no evidence OF me
quality of rights, tor under our laws 1t Is not a
mans right to serve on a jury, IN the same
sense that it is right to vote for the jury list
has to be submitted to the town and city oth-
GERS for approval. The Courier tried to give
the impression that the coIored man was ex-
cluded from the jury list by law. This is not
true. And it seems by the following para
graph from the Worcester Transcript that
wherever anti slavery opinion has surmounted
the prejudice born OF slavery and sustained by
proslayery influences, the colored man Is
hereafter to allowed 10 take his share OF the
burdens and responsibilities as well as the hon
ors and rights Of the juryman. The Trans
cript says
"When the jury list was revised the present
year. 1t was entrusted to three aldermen, VINO
reported among other names those OF William
II, Jankins and Francis A. Clough. Both are
coored BARRIERS, doing very good business,
Mr.. Jankins owns houses on Prospect street,
and Mr.. CIough is not far behind him in ma
terial wealth Mr.. jenkins was slave who
ran away, came to Worcester, and when he
earned the money, paid for himself. Both are
very intelligent men. The report passed sue
cessfully and unanimously through the board
of aldermen, and has now reached the lower
branch of the city government"
We are glad that this experiment is to be
tried, and do not anticipate any danger to our
institutions from it. Messrs. Jankins and
Cough have passed satisfactory ordeal, for
they have been accepted by men who are
guardians of the city's moral and pecuniary
interests and who will, Of course, see that
those interests receive no detrinent from vic
ious or incompetent jurymen.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-04-26

In APICKwICKIAN SENsE.-There was a
little scene in murder trial in Princess Anne
county, Va, few days since, in which Gov.
WISE was engaged. He accused the counsel
for the prosecution of resort to tricks. The
lawyer accused rose in great excitement and
gave the governor the lie. The governor re-
piled by shaking his head and saying, signifi.
cantlly,, VERY well, sir; very well, Sir; very
we'll Every body thought there would be
pistols and coffee but another member of the
bar interposed with the explanation that Gov.
Wise had used the word tricks" in a purely
professional sense, to which the governor as
scented, and both parties apologized and shook
hands,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-04-26

AMERICAN ANTIQUARIAN SocIETY.-The
stated semiannual meeting of the American
Antiquarian Society was held at II o'clock
Wednesday, in the library of the American
Academy of Arts and Sciences, Athenaum
buildng-Hon. Stephen Salisbury of Worces-
ter, presiding The chairman read the report
of the council which principally referred to the
recent lamented deaths of distinguished mem.
bers of the socety-to wit. Samuel Jennison
1.-THE late treasurer), Washington Irving, Abb.
jah Bigelow and Sylvester Judd.
The report of the librarian, Samuel +. Hav.
en-, Esq, stated that 16l books and 1912
pa nphlets had been received during the hall
year. The library is in good condition, and
constantly increasing.
Since the death of Mr.. Jennison the pres
dent had acted as treasurer, and he reported
that the librarians and general fund amounted
to SCI ,037 so, and that the aggregate of all the
funds amounted to $42, 1856 70.
The report of Rev. Edward L. Hale, of the
publishing committee, stated that several
volumes of great historical value were in
press, and recommended nlemOralizing Con.
gress for aid npublishing complete catalogue
of American state papers.
Sir Francis Palgrave, L. Il. S.. was unani.
mously elected member of the society, and
after the transaction OF some minor business
the meeting dissolved-Boston Transcript.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-04-26

Break mp your Colds.-DR. HANsoN's vEGETA
BILE CHEMICAL OwDERs are the result of extended
Practical research both in the laboratory and at the bed
side OF the sick by physician ennence and character
Dr. Hanson could never be induced for pecuniary
consideration, 10 lend his name and Influence to indf
ferent article, but he has demonstrated by very large
and successful practice, that they will dii-
Guilty, the effects of which destructive to lu-
man life than any other human malady. They present
the happy aracter of being complete autdote for
ariicuar discase-ColdS and their immediate effects
and are recommended for no other difficulty. For the
the public will find them immediate aud failing,
while not the least Inconvenience or loss Of time
ure to fresh colds, dieting any other undesirable eff
ect, will ever ssibly occur.
The publishers have liberty to refer to the following
gentlemen, who have used the Cold Powders and Who
are ready to coohoratc the statements made above
their own personal experience:
Thomas NJ Day, Esq Editor of Hartford CourOnt.
j. Is. Darlington, Esq, Edit fNew Haven Courier.
d Is. Mosely. ESQ Editor of RpIi.i nuS Herald.
Norman Burr Esq Editor OF Christian Secretary
Rev, GurdNn Robbins, Hartford, Conn
Having made som" use in family Of DR. Hanson
Neiethbi" Chen icai owders the Of colds re-
gard 1t as a safe and valuable medicine
REV. GORDON HALL.
NORTHAMPTON Nov. IL. 1859
All orders should he sent u C0WLES e LEETE, 81
and "a state street, New Haven Conn For sale v John
Y. Hill Geo. T. spur. Bush Co., NJ. CirCrn d Co.
james Green. Geo. T. Harlow, Worcester: Geo C.. Good
win " Co, Boston +. c. Wells d Co, New York
a26 dGw3m
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-04-26
CITY AND COUNTY.

FPoGs.-It is some three weeks since these little
amphibia attempted TO open their performances for
the season. Two or three days full of sunshine en-
tced some of the more inexperienced into prema-
ture activity, which made the swamps musical with
their silly piping. But the cold snaps and squalls
have made sad work with their acute soprano voices
We have not heard one round, full, matured voice
since the inauspcious opening of the season. In the
full flush of spring, when you can walk out in the
evening without shiyerng, there is nothing so cheer
full the choruses of these homely singers of the
marshes. The whole army of birds, from 1.-The chat
fering swallow to the holy lark" have not more
benignant mission than theirs God speed the mel
lowing season, aud give merry welcome to the frogs
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-04-26

Chenery's farm, in Belmont, whence the dis
ease was transferred to North Brookfeld, and
found them all healthy, although one of these
herds had been pastured for a while in field
adjoining that of Mr. Chenery.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-04-26

HISTORY OF THE "Two THIRDS" RULE
The twothrds rule in the democratic nation
al conventions for the nomination of candidates
for president and vice-president, was adopted
at Baltimore in 1882, when Andrew jackson
was nominated for president and Martin Van
Buren, was designated for vice-president That
was the first national convention ever held
The democratic members of the Legislature OF
New Hampshire, made the suggestion that led
to this convention. Their argument was to let
the districts and states that did not have demo-
cratic members of Congress, but still had
voice in the selection of candidates. Under
the old system of congressional caucusses,
they were excluded. The two-thirds rule was
reported in 1882 from a committee of which
the late vice president King, of Alabama, was
chairman. An attempt was made to substi-
tute the majority principle, but it was voted
down. In 1885, the second national conven-
ton was held in Baltimore. The two.thirds
rule was adopted after long discussion. The
majority principle was at first carried, but fin
on the two-thirds rule at the third national
convention, as Mr.. Van Buren, was re-nomin-
ated for president by reclamation. In 1914,
at the fourth national convention, the two
thirds rule was adopted by a close vote, after a
long discussion. AT the national conventions
since held, it has been adopted without opposi
ton.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-04-26

DIFFERENCES OF HUMAN NATURE.-The
Vermont Patriot tells a story Of an old usurer
who went, one day, to visit former borrower,
who had since, fortunately, grown from power
ty to independence. They went into the gar
den. Passing along walk ianked on either
side with flowers Of great beauty and variety,
the visitor made no remark until lie came to
potato patch when he exclaimed, "My friend
yoIll have a fine crop Of potatoes there !"
CHATS just like you" said the proprietor,
"when gentlemen and ladies pass through my
garden, they look at the tlowers,-but when
a id hog comes in, all he can SEQ is pota.
toes !"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-04-26

AT Wednesday,, u young woman named
Mary Ann Rogers domestic servant at Mr..
Andrew Dawes chemist, expired, having been
somewhat unvell An inquest resulted in
verdict Of died from natural causes but it
TRANSFERRED that during the past month or six
weeks great number OF needles had been Ia
ken from deceased's side by Mr.. Howt and
Mr.. Dawes How the needles got into her
system did not appear, as the woman, when
questioned, refused TO tell. Upwards of forty
have been extracted from her body, and this
has caused considerable gossip in the town,
and great deal Of speculation as to the cause of
deceased's strange conduct-L0ndon Times.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-04-26

More Truth THAI. s'OeUT-, Sat you can get
better Crockery for the money at my Poeca Exchange
than at a,y other store in the city. Also that you
get greater variety of Glass Ware and kinds OF
other goods than other Store For further patic
ulars, Poctical Notice in this paper call and
for yourselves. 0RSON y. HEATH, Proprietor.
n. B.-Cash paid for old Carpets. Beds, &c diff jail
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-04-26

Counterfeit gold dollars are in circulation in
all parts OF the country. They can readily be
detected by the absence of the word "Liber.
~, which is on the genuine in small letters
on the Indians head dress.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-04-26

To Purchasers of CIothing.-Particular -.
tiOn is called TO examination Of MY sroc Ten
CLOTHING which, for style, make and finish e IN VI
TO no Custom work in the eitv SECOND
Garments made TO order in the best manner. At s..
notice 81 snort
just bear in mind that you can find better ooo,..
store, and buy them cheaper than at anv Other ms
the city. d. II FAnfpC F"'e
Harrington Corner Main and Front stree,
"p-o du Opposite City Han
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-04-26

The SECOND ADvENTIsrs.-Rev. Daniel T. Tay-
Tor of this city, has collected the names and resi-.
dence of nearly 900 preachers and eyangelists scat
tered throughout the nineteen states, the Canadas
and Nova Scotia, who promulgate the speedy adj
vent of Christ to reign in person on earth.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-04-26

'THE MILL ON THE Floss, i" the new novel by the
ahthor of Adam Bede." is for sale by A. H. Ward,
and lie has twenty copies of it in his circulating IL
hrorv