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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-04

VIM. Green OF Wheeling, Va, a promising
lad of II years, whose mind had been wrought
upon and unbalanced by the trial and execu-
ton of the Harper's Ferry invasionists, at
tempted to test the phenomena of strangula-
ton by experiment. and persisted in the eff
fort.
1t is rumored that in December, 1856, John
C. Fremont, after being defeated for the Pres
idency, sold to Benjamin and Fernando
Wood one-half of his famous claims to gold
mines III California The Woods advanced
Fremont from $4,000 to $4,000 to pay inter
ests, legal expenses, &c. The Supreme Court
sustains Fremont's claims. His receipts now,
and those Of his partners, b. and +. Wood,
will not fall short Of $1,000 day.
The lion. Mirabeau b. Lamar, late United
States Minister to Central America, died sud
denly OF apoplexy, at Richmond, Texas, on
the l9th ut The deceased played promi.
Dent part in the struggle of the Texan colo
nsts, against the oppression Of the Mexican
government, and was the second President of
the republic of Texas.
At theater in Nantes, during a perform.
ance, boy fell over the gallery railing
struck three people in the different tiers Of
boxes as he descended, and finally landed IN n
vacant seat in the pit, to the great astonsh.
ment of gentleman who was enjoying the
play from that part Of the house. The boy
was found to be uninjured.
The Georgia Methodist Episcopal Confer.
ence lately reprimanded a minister for attend
ing circus, and subsequently unanimously re-.
solved that minister or laynan who visited
show of any description should be excluded
from the church.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-04

DESPERATE ROBBERY OF PUBLIC MONEY.
Mr. Boyden, receiver of public money at Eau
Claire, Wisconsin, at 8 o'clock P. NJ, on the
9th ult., was sitting in his office, at his coun-
ter, with his back to the door, making up his
account with the government, preparatory to
leaving for Dubuque, when person entered
the door, turned the key, stepped up behind
MIR. Boyden, and, putting out the light with
one hand, and placing the other over his mouth,
in an instant inserted an instrument into Mr.
BIS mouth, with which he prevented him from
calling out for assistance or making an alarm
at the same time presenting pistol to his
head, and threatening him with instant death
if he made the least noise. He then proceeded
to bind and gag Mr.. b., and tied him to the
legs of a large writing des in the room The
robber then took from the safe, which happened
to be open, $500 in gold, and went out of the
front door All in less than eight minutes.
Mr. Boyden finally succeeded in attracting
attention, and was released.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-04
THE HIGH SCHOOL.

We had not intended to make the unforta-
nate condition of the High School the subject
of editorial remark, trusting that the prudence
and good sense of the school committee would
suggest speedy and amcable settlement 1t
is an occasion for much regret that, for any
canse. the peace and the reputation of that IN
stitution should be shaken. Standing at
the head of our educational system, and
bound in duty to be a pattern and example 10
all the rest it is fact to be deplored that has
been oftener the scene of jarring and discord
than any other. 1t is certainly not the iauis
of the system which prevails there; Tor IL an
nually sends forth young men and women
who do credit to the higher institutions winch
they enter, and give character to the circles IN
which they move. 1t is not the result Oh IN
competent instructors for, with rare excep-
lions, the High School has commanded and
still commands a high degree of talent and
culture. 1t is not wholly the fault of the guar
dams of the school, who have undoubtedly
acted with conscientious regard for its welfare.
Looking at all the influences which govern
and control it, it is difficult to fix the blame
upon any one of them. Yet the fact of these
periodical Interruptions, shows that there is err
ror somewhere. In this instance, it seems
clear that the severe action of the school
board exposed it to just criticism AS
the result of its action we have had the ur-
usual spectacle of the teacher of a school OBJ
tanning the sympathy of his scholars, for
wrongs which were never meant, and, in
community which allows the largest liberation,
could never be inflicted and of scholars, with
natural repugnance to injustice, carrying their
accumulated story of wrongs into half the
households in the city. 1t resulted from
the application of the rule controlling
the election of teachers, which has been
often applied, but never questioned before,
under circumstances which prove that it is a
harsh rule, and should be exercised only with
the greatest delicacy and caution. We shall
not be guilty of the impertinence of assuming
to judge whether Mr.. Sprague should be
reinstated or not, while the decision is held in
allegiance by the proper and competent author
ity. 1t is, however, clear that the school COM
mittee can better afford to sacrifice little of
its pride than do an unjust thing Whatever
may be ultimately decided, it is the profound
and earnest hope Of the friends of education
here,-who regard every sign of improvement
with satisfaction, as they regard every dis
turbance with sorrow, that the High School
may hereafter and always be conducted in
such a spirit as will make it a model for 9TH
ers, and a source of pride to all.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-04

LONGEVITY IN OFFIcE.-The Providence
bodie, the City Clerk, says that during the last
sixty years but three persons have held that
place, all of whom died in Office. Previous to
1899 the lives of the clerks were equally tena-
cious and remarkable. Thomas 0lney was
Town Clerk from 1888 TO 1715-a period of
thirty-two years. Richard Waterman succeed
ed him from 17l5 to 1755-a period of forty
years James Angel performed the duties
from 1853 to 1875. Nathan w. jackson was
elected near the close of the last century, and
was annually reelected till 1929. Richard NJ.
Field was his successor till 1843, when Mr.. Pa
bodie was elected, whose death has been re-
Gently announced.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-04

NOtice.-BEwARE IMPOSITION! FOUSEL'S PAB
ULUM WIFE the French remedy is The only rem
edy officially used and recommended By the Medical Fac
alty 6eng tSe Saty remedy kHon nat eu arrest ne
vital Ianctions OF the pulmonary organs to their normal
condition Its invaluable properties have obtained
the highest Recommendation and praise FROM the
most eminent physicians and chemists in the country;
while the best and surest proofs Of its merits afforded
by the numerous testimonials of its great efficacy in
quering disease which constantly received from
most respectable citizens lvads in all stages of pull
be administered to the most delicate and feeble with
Certificate Of Dr. A. A. HAYES, in reference to the me
qualed virtues OF this great discovery.
This preparation by chemical analysis proved to
be free from opium any of its compounds nor were
any of the alkaloids present 1t does contain any
volatile dusile agents, which afford vapors freely at
moderate temperature. Most of the substances
device by which they combined is new and original
and adapts the compound to nhalation other modes
,.n,.A.A a. iiAYEs ii; p. State Assayer.
l6 BoylstOn street. Boston, Dec IS 1851 n,,. % ,o.o
F. j. LAFoRME, Esq Dear Sir:-Ihs may certify
it the best article that have used pulmonary
complaints My wife has used it for severe colds and its
ferring in any way to me that you deem expedient.
have given the above named fair trial, and with
dence advise all that afflicted with colds pulmo-
nary complaints to try it. Yours truly,
Surgical Instrument Manufactured, les Wasbngton st.
In the Boston Post of September oath, 1885, the editor
IAN extraordinary cure of Consumption has recently
come to our knowledge effected through the nstrumer-
ol OuSeE f'uOutun the tNlQencc of which
is in the handwriting of the subject, Mr.. VIM p. Brig
ham, No 100 Albany street. in this city 1t seems that
for eighteen moGths he had been exhibiting all the usual
symptoms of Consumption; and that after having had
recourse to the skill of various physicians without benc
MT he had to abandon his business and be confined
house. Hearing of FoaselS Pd6ulam V and of sever
al remarkable effected by it, i'll desperate
as his own he concluded to try forom hope. The
result has been most happyhe has now entirely
cred and engaged in his usual pursuits Ii is such
well authenticated this that take pleasure
laying before our readers since, by doing many valu
able lives may be saved, and much good etlected''
1t sold at the low price of 80 and 81 per bottle
thus placing it within the reach of ALL Ed LAFORME
Sole Agent, Boston, Mass NJ S. BURR & Co, General
Agents. No. 26 fremont street, Museum Building Bos-
ton and for sale by all druggists Circulars with test
monias of its cacy be had of the Agents
GEORGE II. SPUR, No POI Main street, General
Agent Tor Worcester, Mass deOd&wly nj
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-04
Gitp ann Gouatp sNnteIIlaemre.


The School Committee for 1860 held its
last evening Hon. w. w. Rice rendered his
resignation as a member of the committee for
Ward Z, and Mr.. Samuel Hathaway for Ward
4, which were accepted. The Superintendent
was instructed to notify the City Clerk of the
vacancies existing in the board, and propose a
convention with the Board of Aldermen, on
Wednesday evening, 18th inst, for the pur-
pose of filling them. The Mayor announced
the following standing committees:
On School Houses-Messrs T. X. Earle, VIM
Workman, Chas Ballard, and Thomas Magennls
lone vacancy .
ON Estimates-AIessrs o. X Earle, r. L. Smythe,
n H. Andrews, A. W. Curtis, and John G. Newton.
On Examination OF Teachers-The superintendent
ex o6fcio, and Messrs. Shipper, Power, Iwombly'
and Goddard.
On Books and Administrators. A. L. Burbank,
S. " Stone d. A. Goddard land two vacanciesl
On Conference.-The Mayor, and Messrs. 5. d.
Harding, j. IL. Brooks and Jonas Bartlett.
The committee appointed to assign the
schools to special committees, Mr.. Burbank,
chairman, reported in part as follows =
High School-Rev. R. r. Shipper, Rev. J. j. Pow
er, DR.. VIM. Workman, with two vacancies.
Sycamore Street Grammar-( Mr.. Huntsl-Rev j.
II. Twombly, ID. A. Goddard, and John c. Newton.
Second Departmental. X. Earle and Charles Bal
lard
Pine Street Lower Primary-Rev. j. j. Power and
Jonas Bartlett.
Summer Street North Primary-D. A. Goddard
and j. H. Brooks
Pond District-Jonas Bartlett and o. X. Earle.
Worthwhile District-Messrs. John c. Newton and
John ii. Brooks.
The monthly report of the High School
shows that the whole number of pupils in
December was 1873, with an average daily at
tendance of 179. The Principal, Mr.. Sprague,
stated at the close of his report that he did not
accept the position in the High School to
which he had been elected. Mr.. S. V. Stone
presented the petition of Josiah W. Allen and
large number ofctizens, asking that Mr.. Ho-
mer B. Sprague be reinstated as Principal of
the High School. He accompanied the petit
ton with the motion that the places to which
the male teachers are appointed in the High
School be declared vacant, and that the High
School committee be instructed to engage
them till the close of the school year, in April
next, with the same duties and upon the same
terms as last year. Pending the discussion
upon this motion the Board adjourned.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-04

New YEARS FEsTIvITIEs.-On Monday
evening, by invitation of Henry S. Washburn,
Esq, the superintendent, the members of the
Third Baptist Sabbath School assembled in
the chapel, to pass the New Years evening in
appropriate social and festive exercises. The
chorister, Mr.. Benchley, aided by his juvenile
choir, performed a number of pieces of music;
a sacred drama, founded on the history of
Moses, was enacted by the members of the
school, and an elegant entertainment provided
by the bountiful host, was dispensed to the
little ones. Mr.. Blossoms In lians were also
present. and varied the scene by their songs.
1t was the testimony of all present, from the
child of two years to the octogenarian, that
never had they passed an evening more pleas
antly.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-04

DEFALcATIoN IN THE STATE TREASURY OF
MArNE.-A dispatch from Portland confirms
the rumor which has for some time been cur
rent, that Mr.. Benz. D. Peck is a defaulter to
the state to a very large amount. The Port
land Argus is of the opinion that the defalca-
ton will reach from 100000 to S150,0O0
Other authorities limit it to 100000. Mr.
Peck was formerly editor of the Maine Tenn
perance journal, and had been engaged for a
a number of years in extensive numbering op-
erations, using the funds of the state to sustain
himself. He broke down under an accumula-
ton Of disasters, carrying with him the No.
rembeg Bank, which he had hopelessly in
volyed. Official notice has been issued to the
banks holding deposits of the state not to hon.
or the checks of the defaulting treasurer.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-04

DEATH AT THE EXACT AGE OF ONE Hun
DRIED YEARs.-A person named Roger Largos
has recently died at Paris, at the age of one
hundred precisely, day for day. and even hour
for hour. 1t was at one o'clock in the after
noon of the 10th of December, 1859, that he
was born, and at one O'Clock in the afternoon
Of the 10th Of December, 1859, that he died.
He was very remarkable parsonage, having
exceled as painter, engraver, poet and must
clan; and yet he was totally unknown to the
public, because he would never consent to ex-
hibit or publish any of his productions.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-04

MUsICAL-We find satisfaction in pointing
to one large association in Worcester, where
practical freedom of opinion on religious sub
jects exists, and where, as its inevitable conse-
quence, are found, side by side, the represent
atives of all views which have advocates
among us. The Calvinist and Universalist,
Catholic and Spiritualist, Broad, Narrow,
High, and No Church, without thought on
the subject it may be, are in it.
We are told the questions propounded to
candidates. or their friends in regard to
them, refer only to musical attainments. If
satisfactorily answered, the right hand of well
come, ,oithOa the form, is given, and thencefor-
ward they are members of the Mozart Society
in good standing.
We grant that such fellowship only is in
properly decide upon its selections of music
by the faith of the men who wrote them, in
which event we should never hear in the
same entertainment from Mozart, Handel, and
Mendelsohn but it thankfully accepts their
priceless requests to the race, and welcomes
every tuneful voice that will unite in the at
tempt to give them worthy utterance. A
glance at the names of the solo singers in the
next concert will prove this. OF course they
are there for no such purpose. Their places
were given them, undoubtedly, because COM
petent. For this genuine catholicity the soci.
ETY. merits our pecuniary support, certainly,
but, far beyond this, our thanks and gratitude.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-04

WEST MILLBURY.-The Grassy Hill Band
made their first appearance Monday evening,
to the qualification of the citizens of this
place. They proceeded to the residence Of j.
S. Blanchard, where they played several pop
ular airs. The band is now in a fourishing
condition, being under the training Of Henry
L. Stone. May success attend their efforts.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-04

We learn that the Third Baptist society have
recently been made the recipients OF a clock
for the interior ofthe church edifce. The gift
was made, with characteristic liberality, by
Mrs Nelson Wheeler. The clock is neat and
simple in its exterior, as becomes one design
ed for house of worship, while its interior
works are of high order, ensuring great cor
rectness in its record of the passage of time.
The pastor made appropriate alusion to the
gift, and to its timeiness at the commencement
of the new year. in his discourse on Sabbath
morning
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-04

FIRE IN CLINToN.-A large boarding house,
situated on Green street, in Clinton belonging
to the estate of the Lancaster Mills Company,
was discovered to be on fire on Monday eve
ming. The building was a large double house,
one end of which was destroyed before the
flames could be subdued. Damage about
$3.50, probably covered by insurance.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-04

ANTI-SLAvERY MEETING.-The adjourned
anti-slavery meeting, to discuss Mr.. Fosters
resolutions in regard to the constitution, was
held at Brinley Hall last evening. Mr.. VIM.
Coe presided, and speeches were made by
S. S. Foster, George A. Sheridan, Mrs. Foster,
and others, and the meeting adjourned till
Tuesday evening next, at the City Hall,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-04

Social LEvEE IN STERLING.-The ladies
of the Orthodox Society in Sterling held
fair and social levee at the Town Hall, last
evening, the object being to raise money to
replenish their Sabbath School library. This
was a continuation of the fair held Dec. q.
A pleasant and agreeable time was had, and
resulted in a substantial addition to the fund
for the object designated.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-04

STEAMBOAT TRAIN DIscoNrrNUED.-Our
readers will notice in our advertising columns
that the steamboat train between here and
Boston, in both directions, is discontinued from
this day until further notice. The extreme
cold has obliged the steamboats, on the line of
which this train forms part to lay by for the
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-04

The number of marriages solemnized during
the year was 10; the number of births record
ed, 95. The number of persons now living
who have passed the scriptural limit of "three
score and ten" is 81, of whom SO are males
and 40 females. The age of the Oldest person
living is 50 years, months.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-04

OyERsEERs OF THE PooR.-The Board of
Overseers, at meeting, Monday afternoon,
organized by choosing Samuel Banister clerk,
and appointing the following committees
On Farm--Samuel Banister, Thomas Pierce,
Julius E. Tucker, Samuel G.. Gates.
On Claims-Samuel Banister, William G.
Maynard Levi jackson.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-04

Flrz JAMES O'BRIEN publishes card dis.
claiming the authorship of "Sir Rohans
Ghost" Who was it that extensively circu-
lated marked copies of journals containing the
positive assertion that Mr.. OBJ. uas the au-
thor? Fie, fie, Mr. O'Brien
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-04

FITCHBURG AND WORCESTER RAILROAD
AT the annual meeting of the stockholders of
this road, held at Leominster, yesterday the
old board of Directors was reelected, viz. =
Ivers Phillips and Nathaniel Wood of Fitch
burg, James H. Carter and Joseph Haskell of
Leominster, Samuel Houghton and William
d. Peck of Sterling, ond William D. Cheever
of Worcester By the annual report of the
Directors to the stockholders, made yesterday,
it appears that the original cost of the road,
which has now been built ten years (extend-
ing from Fitchburg to Sterling junction, dis
lance Of fourteen miles), was $393,8S4 SO. 1t
is now, after deducting the assets, and nclud
ing all liabilities, calling all outstanding stock
800 share, reduced to $249, Ala 81, or less
than $4,000 mile, including equipment fu-
More iron and sleepers have been re-
newed, within the last year, than ever
before the road had been so improved by re-
moving poor material and replacing it with
good, within few years, until it is now about
as perfect as can be made with the best kind
OF gravel. But the largest increase of expense
has been caused by rebuilding bridges. The
four wooden bridges upon the road year
since, have been replaced with substantial
stone arches, at an expense of about $4,000,
without the occurrence of single accident or
the interruption of the running of single
train ofcars. good business has been done
upon the road during the past year, sufficient
to meet all expenses and add considerably to
the reserved fund. The passenger and freight
earnings for 1859, as compared with 1858, are
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-04

CITY Mission TEA PARTY.-In consequence
of the very bountiful supply of provisions fur
nished by onr citizens, for this occasion, the
ladies will set the tables to-day, in the City
Hail. from II o'clock to II.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-04

HUBBARDsToN. - The whole number of
II were males and 10 females. The popula-
ton in 1856 was 1744, averaging death to 81
inhabitants The number of deaths from 1900
to 1860 was 1749. Of the deaths in 1859,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-04

FIRE AT GRoToN JUNoTIoN.-A dwelling
house in Groton Junction, owned and occupied
by II. c. Haynes, was partially burned on
Monday evening last. Loss about $1,000.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-04

AccIDENT.-The wife of Mr.. H. ]. Lowe
of Fitchburg, while walking on Main street.
in that town, on Monday, fell, and dislocated
her shoulder
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-04

THE THEArER.-Wyzeman Marshall rem
dered Hamlet excellently well last evening.
Tonight the play is "Richelieu," and Mr..
Marshall will give his famous representation
of the old cardinaI
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-04

FLOUR AT AUcTIoN.-Our readers will
please remember that E. w. Vail will sell at
auction, this morning, at 10 O'Clock, at the
store in Theater Building, one hundred barrels
of flour
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-04

SUPREME CouRr-Judge Lord Presiding
The case of Willard E. Allen VS.. Chas. A
Holbrook, is still on trial. Dadmun for plain
tiff Bacon for defendant
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-04

100000 Bushels Granular Fuel, In good
condition, in large or small quantities. The cheapest
cleanest and best coal kndlng in the world trial
will convince any of its superiority all other
kindng now in use. Orders left at Storehouse
foot of Foster street. at either OF the Coal Offices or Coat
fards, or at the store OF c. E. Brooks No. Front street.
will receive prompt attention. W. Il S. c. LANE.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-04

TICKETS TO BosToN AND BACK, at one fare
for the round trip, may be had, which will be
good on the o'clock train down and the Is
train back, this p. NJ
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-04

S. THOMPSON & Co. have for sale Autographs of
John Brown, CT various sizes, accompanied with
fragments of his conversations, and of his address
to the court. Prices from to Is cents
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-04

THEFT ON FRoST STREET.-The shoe shop
OF John Pollinger, 60 Front street. was broken
into, Sunday evening, and money and goods
valued at nearly 500 were stolen The owner
Of the place offers reward of $40 for the de-
lection and arrest Of the thieves.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-04

POLICE CoURr,-Yesterday James Della
ney, for committing an assault on his wife,
was sent to the House of Correction for one
month
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-04

Mr.. c. w, Angler will again accept our
thanks for his kind remembrance.