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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-16

WEsTBoRo', Aug. 10, 1860.
Dear Mr.. Starr We have read with pain
and establishment the recent report of the ex,
ecutye council in reference to the discipline
at the Reform School; and we hasten to ex-
press our sympathy with you and your family
while suffering, as you must for while most
keenly, from the cruel and outrageous attack
there made upon your character Our con-
necton with the Reform School has been such
that we are perhaps better acquainted with the
general treatment of the boys there confined
than any persons not officially connected with
the institution.
Feeling deep interest in the welfare of
these boys, We have been accustomed to meet
them each week in their Sunday school.
Many OF us have visited the institution fire.
quently at other times, and have seen more or
less ofthe boys during the week. Some of us
have invited them to our homes, and have
taken them on little excursions OF pleasure, as
reward of good conduct We have always
encouraged them in the most unrestraned ex.
preston OF their feelings, and we speak what
we know when we say that your government
OF the school has been OF the most kind and
parental character. We have never heard the
boys speak OF you in any other terms than
those OF respect and affection One trait of
character they have frequently alluded to,
that you were man that could be de-
pended upon, and always meant what you
SAID. No one who knows you will for
"a moment believe you to be guilty of
cruelty or duplicity. Nothing we are certain
could be farther from your nature for such
qualities are utterly inconsistent with the
moderation, gentleness, thoughtful and affec-
tlonate interest, which we have ever witnessed
III your treatment OF the boys, and with the
candor and straightlorwardness which are such
marked traits OF your character.
Believing you to be eminently qualified by
character and experience for the responsible
position which you hold, that the institution
was never more prosperous than it has been
under our management, and that the boys
were never happier or better cared for; we
sincerely hope that the state may not be de-
prived OF your valuable services. The load of
calumny which has been heaped upon you
will we doubt not, be quickly removed,
and however much injustice may be done you
for time, in the end you will secure the es.
teen and applause of all honest men. But
should you, from any cause, leave the instu-
ton which you have served so well, be as
sured, dear sir, that you will carry with you
our best wishes for your welfare and happi.
ness and our undimnished and mistaken CON
fdence in you, as an intelligent, high. minded
christian gentleman.
Sincerely your friends,
l.. II. BoUTELLE, NJ w. FORBES
| NJ. e. PIERCE, CnAs s. HARDY,
| ): WINsLow FIERCE, 5. W. FAYERwEATHER
Mrs. 5. WINsLow PIERCE, NJ S. BRIGHAM,
| FRANCIS 5. FAY, VIM. j. EATON
| NJ. l.. READ, GEORGE II. CHILD
To VIM. &. Starr, Esq, Supt State Reform
School.
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Correction.


Mr.. Edtor:-Mr Thayer, in his speech at
Mechanics Hall, on Monday night last, among
other things in allusion to P. Emory Aldrich
and his address in defence of republican prin-
ciples, said :
at was unfortunate, that the speaker who
addressed you last Monday night in this place,
began his speech with sentence which con-
tanned two misstatements of facts. He says
The committee of the republican party OF the
city Of Worcester have extended to me a call,
by unanimous vote, to address them this eve
ming in behalf of republican principles The
fact is that the committee did not extend the
call, but the gentleman who addressed you
himself personally appeared before the city
committee, in one of their sessions and solicit
ed the privilege of speaking, under their sane
ton, in a meeting which they should call, in
reply to Mr. Thayer. (Great laughter.) And
the committee did not yield their consent by
unanimous vote. So then, here are two mis-
statements of facts, which will prove if ne
cessary, by the members o. the committee"
From the fact that Mr.. Thayer had repeatedly
stated to individuals on the street, that no one
dare to attempt to answer his speech at the
City Hall, l, as secretary of the republican city
committee, called on the members of the com.
mittee personally, to obtain their opinion rela-
tive to the Importance of calling meeting for
the purpose of transacting some unfinished
business and listening to an address by P
Emory Aldrich, Esq, in defence of our princi-
pies. l saw every member of the committee
except two, and one of those was not in the
city and has not been here since, and the other
subsequently acquiesced in the opinion of all
the others, that we had better call a meeting
as above. The committee held meeting on
the evening of the same day, at which every
member except two were present. The mat
ter Of business was arranged, and on motion
of one of the members, the president and sec
rotary were authorized to make the call as
published, which motion was passed without
negative vote Mr. Aldrich did not solicit
the committee to call meeting for him, and
was not with the committee for any such pur.
pose on any occasion whatever He came into
the meeting by special invitation, but for no
such purpose as indicated BY Mr.. Thayer.
j. e. TUCKER.
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john SHERMAN, in a speech at Columbus,
boosted that he had gone for honest popular
sovereignty, and would go for a law allowing
the people of the territories to make their own
laws.-Mr. 1hayer'S speech.
John Sherman does go for "honest popular
sovereignty" but not for Mr.. Thayer's doc.
trine of independent and untrammelled squat
ter sovereignty. He believes the people in a
territory should be allowed to elect their own
officers, but without denying that congress
should pass territorial bills. Moreover, John
Sherman, and every other republican in the
house, save Mr.. Thayer, voted to annuI the
rascally slave codes of New Mexico and in
that speech at Columbus, to which Mr.. Thay.
er refers, John Sherman spoke as follows =
"All we say is, that the territory of the Uni
ted States is the common property Of the Uni
ted States, and that congress, under the con-
stitution, has power to make laws for the terri
tories and one of the wisest laws that could
be made for territory would be to exclude
slavery theretrom. Great applause.
Does this indicate that John Sherman's
views of the mon intervention" policy have
much in common with those of Mr.. Thayer {?
Certainly not. Mr.. Sherman says, law of
congress excluding slavery from the territories
is zone of the wisest laws that could be made :"
Mr.. Thayer says, it is "humbug."
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GENERAL NEWS SUMMARY


bOaION AND VICINITY.
The fall term Of the Boston Music School
will commence on Monday Oct l, 1860. The
board Of instruction is able and experienced
and the school furnishes excellent opportunity
for the attainment OF a thorough musical edu.
cation We refer those interested to the adj
vertlsement.
MIDDLEsEX COUNTY.
1t is reported that in some portions of Mid.
dlesex county, the potato rot has made its ap-
pearance, whole fields are blighted, and the
farmers are forwarding their potatoes to mar
ket and selling them at any price they can
get.
Frederick, the only son of Samuel d. Clark
OF Winchester was bitten on the 9th OF July
by pet dog, which subsequently died. On
Monday last the child showed signs of hydro
phobia, and died the following day, after many
hours of intense suffering.
One day last week, the wife Of John Atwel,
Esq, of Winchester, while in one of the out.
buildings connected with her residence, was
seized with Il fainting fit, and fell in such
manner as to bring her neck over the edge o.
box. She remained in this position eleven
hours before she was discovered. She is still
in critical condition.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-16

INDUSTRIOUS CLovER.-Mr. H. D. Bond of
Sutton grows "some" clover on his land, as the
following description of one root, which we
have seen, will show Forty-nne stalks grew
from the root, some of them six feet long, and
the weight of the product of this one root was
Il lbs. This monstrous clover was easily cut
with moving machine, but the unlucky
horse who undertakes to bite through the lum-
Der of which the stalk is composed, will real
ize fully the miseries of "going to grass" 1t
is hard to believe THAT any grass, even that
production of the West Indies, which is said
to attain the hight of seventy feet, can have
need Of such big root and stalk as this Sut-
ton clover requires.
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M'Lane's CcIebrated Liver .,uI,--o,oOared

M'Lane's Celebrated Liver .'IIIs,-prepared
by Fleming Bros, Pittsburgh, are ranked among the
most popular remedies of the day That 1t will cure liv
er complaint, sick headache, and dyspepsia, is
beyond doubt. Read the following testimony from
well known lady and gentleman of our own city.
NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 1851.
Mr. and Mrs. Williams No. 24s Seventh street testify
that they have both been suffering with the liver
plant for about five years during which time they have
spent large amount ofmoney and tried many remedies,
but to no purpose Finally hearing Of Dr. Lanes Pills,
prepared by Fleming Bros they purchased four boxes
which they took according to the directions accompany
ing each box and pronounce themselves perfectly
cured of that distressing disease.
Purchasers will be careful to ask for DR.. M'LANE's
CELEBRATED LIVER PILLS manufactured by FLEM
ING BROS, PITTSBURGH, PA. There are other Pills
purportng be Liver Pills, before the public, DR..
Nj Lanes genuine Liver Pills, also his celebrated Ycrmi.
fge can be had at all respectable drug None
genuine Withoat Tie signature Of FLEMING BROS.
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KcpnbIican statc ConyentIop

The Republicans Of Massachusetts are requested to
elect Delegates to STATE CONVENTION, to be held
in Mechanics Hall, Worcester on WEDNESDAY, the
fDeHy-aiah day Of August at IL O'Clock A. M for the
purpose of nominating candidates for GovERNoR and
other State officers and for ELEcToRs PRESIDENT and
VICE PRESIDENT UNITED STATES, to be voted for
at the annual State election next ensuing and for
ing the necessary organization for the coming
CAMPAIGN.
The basis of representation in said Convention will be
one delegate for each city and town in the Common
wealth, and additional delegate every two hun
dred voters according the census major.
iyJ fraction nil ente to oRU dditional elegatc
by order OF the Committee
WILLIAM CLAFIIN, Chairman
GEO. WIN. NJ LELLAN, Secretary.
The Head Quarters of the Republican Party ST M 4
CornidH Court, Boston, are open day and evening
JyA dIurh&StAu29
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oNANrroKrr.D-Our veru rood frienl

'NANTUcKET."-Our very good friend,
whose interesting letter relating to Nantucket
was published on Tuesday morning, spoke of
"their high school building, the finest upon the
island, costing s2O,oO0;" and expressed the
wish that eve had as good one in Worees-
ter" BY the loss of cypher in printing, the
building referred to was represented as very
unworthy of Nantucket, and quite as unworthy
of the future of our own city. We unite with
him in the hope that, at no distant day, we
shall be as highly favored as the residents of
that ancient island town.
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Statement of the Trustees of the state Re
form school at Westboro,.

Aoih SchOoA at W estDOfO's
1t is only common justice that persons who
have been accused should be heard in their
own defence before they are condemned. The
trustees Of the State Reform School at West
boro', having been condemned unheard, in a
published report of Il committee of the execu-
tive council, are obliged to make the following
statement:
The case stands thus On the 9th of July
his excellency, the governor, and several mem.
bers of his council, visited the school. On
the 2lst of July committee of the council
again came to the school to investigate, as they
alleged, the cases of certain boys confined in
the lodges. They made some inquiries of two
teachers iwho would be likely to know moth.
ing about the matter), and OF the superintend-
emit and also examined in private six of the
worst boys in the institution. Without taking
the testimony Of any other witnesses, they
went away and on the 9th of August their re-
port was published in the papers.
The chief charges are, that certain boys
have, for "venia Offences" been confined for
long periods in small, dark ''noisome cells, g"
winch have a "tetld atmosphere that they
were released, "ior less than half an hour.
twice day" according to the convenience Of
the Waterman, and that most of them had been
kept large part Of the time in handouts.
Furthermore, that the superintendent had the
entire control OF these cruel punishments,
without let or hindrance from the trustees -
that he failed to hold out any inducements for
boys thus confined to repent; and that all this
barbarity is "to be regarded rs part OF the sys-
TEN of discipline heretofore adopted and prac-
ticed in the institution, and not as exceptional
in its character" The report ends by re-
commenting that, as the trustees are neglect
full and the superintendent cruel, there should
be can immediate and thorough reorganization
OF the government Of the institution"
OF the report as whole, the least that can
be said is that its tone is unchartable, aud its
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-16

EXCURSION FROM WoRoEsTER.-Some six
or eight hundred people visited Rocky Point
and Newport this morning, via the Providence
and Worcester railroad and the steamer Ca
nonicus. They were accompanied by the Ma
tional Band of Worcester, which is re-
markably large and fine one, great frvorite'
in that city, and one eminently wort y the
patronage Of our citizens when our own bands
nave nay. more orders than they can attend TO.
ahelr performances while passing through our
streets streets this morning were very brilliant and
MISUNDERSTANDING Press 10th.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-16

PRISON LIBRARY the Jail and house of.
correction in this city, there is library of 300
to 400 volumes, which is read with much in
terest by large proportion of the prisoners.
The books are largely OF works in biography
travels, and of descriptive and moral charac.
ter. From 60 to 70 volumes have been recent.
ly added by the generosity OF Messrs. Abran
Firth, Nathaniel PaiEe, Edward Earle, and
characterization.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-16

A VASE OF FLowERs.-There is very
beautiful vase of wax flowers on exhibition in
the window of Wards bookstore, which must
have attracted considerable attention from
passers-by. In them nature is most admirably
counterfeited, and the variety of specimens is
quite unusual, including great many kinds oil
roses, three kinds of lilies, and a host of other
flowers. This artistic bouquet is to be dis
posed of in rattle, and tickets are for sale at
Wards. The man who gets the vase will get
something worth having.
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of indignation meetings, there should have
been shouts Of joy, and the ringing of bells,
and the blazing of bonfres. We cannot be
won to adopt such views and while yielding
the republican position in that style, let not
Mr.. Thayer pretend that his purpose in politics
is steadfast, bold, and persevering.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-16

The worcester city n gency.--ln Board of Al
derncn March gth, 1860 John O. Hill was appointed an
agent for the CITY of Worcester, to purchase and sci
erltuOus qGuts for medicinal chemical and mechani
cal purposes io the current year. In conformity to te
laws of this Commonwealth, and such rules and repua
lions rs may be adopted by the Board of Mnvor ana a.
derno The Agenoyls at JOHN q. HILLS Apotheeary
store Mechanics Hall Building, Worcester Per order
APP d&wOm W. W RICE Movor
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-16

ACCIDENT IN SUTToN.-Mr. lie Baron Put
nam Of Sutton met with painful accident
Monday afternoon. During the gale which
passed over that town, Mr.. Putnam mounted
a ladder placed against his barn, for the pur.
pose of closing a door used for throwing in
hay, and while attempting to shut it, the wind
blew the ladder over throwing Mr. Putnam
with violence distance of twenty feet to the
ground, breaking his wrist.--Times.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-16

POLICE CouRr.-On Wednesday, Mary
McMahon, for assault and battery on Ellen
Mcmahon, was fined one dollar and costs
Hiram j. Drury, for taking boat at Long
Pond, belonging to A. P. Richardson, r. s.
Lewis, and others, without leave, last Sunday,
and using the same, was fined So and costs,
amounting in all to S11 55. Rather dear Sun
day sailing that.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-16

FIrcHBURG.-The population of Fitchburg
is 5000, of whom nearly one third are foreign
born, and the females exceed the males. The
valuation is $4,000,000 In 1852 the popula.
ton was 5400, showing an increase of 2600.
LEoMINsTER.-The population of Leomin-
ster is 5000, which shows a slight falling off
since 1856. OF this population, about one
sixth are foreign born, and the number of
males and females are about equal.
STERLING.-The population of Sterling is
1900, exhibiting slow increase since the last
census. Of these, about one twelfth are tor
eign born, and three fifths are females.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-16

There is a feud among the republicans of
the Worcester district, Massachusetts, owing
partly to Mr.. Eli Thayer's peculiar notions as
10 slavery in the territories and congressional
nonintervention, partly 1--WE judge) to the fact
that other gentlemen think las they have
perfect right TOY they could represent the dis
trict quite as well as Mr. Thayer-a point on
which we have no opinion to eXpress.-Ne'o
York Tribune, dug. 10th.
The Tribune is entirely mistaken. In the
| first place, there is nothing like "teud"
among the republicans of this district. On
| the contrary, they have not, for several years,
been more free from ''feud," than they are
at the present time. They are almost univer-
sally dsinclined to be represented in the thirty
seventh congress by Mr.. Eli Thayer. He has
had two terms in congress, and this seems to
them sufficient for man who neither repre-
sents their views faithfully, nor takes pains to
maintain harmonious relations with his repub-
lican associates, either at home or in Washing
ton. In the second place, the representation
that the Discrimination to re-nominate Mr.
Thayer has been created, partly" by "other
gentlemen" who are anxious to represent the
district in congress, is an unwarranted and
ineXcusable Misrepresentation. 1t is entirely
untrue, and, if the Tribunes informant knows
anything Of the actual position of men and
things, in this district, he knows it to be un-
true.
The Tribune undertakes statement of Mr..
Thayer's peculiar views, but, evidently, needs
to study the matter more carefully. That
journal does well, however, to describe the
popular sovereignty" of which we hear SO
much, as "glitterng, deceitful soap bubble
We assure the Tribune sincerely that the
present condition of things in this district can
not be fully understood by the conductors OF
that paper, at their distance from us. If they
would not make bad blunder, they should |
adhere very carefully TO the policy of 'non-in
tervention."
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CITY AND COUNTY.

THE TURF-Two trots came of yesterday
afternoon. One was on the Agricultural Park,
between the celebrated stallion horses, Jaalam
Gates Massachusetts Morgan, and j. Henry's
Black Warrior, for premium of $50, mile
heats, best two in three, to harness. This was
won by the Black Warrior, the shortest time
being three minutes. the Morgan being but
little behind on the first heat, but decidedly
beaten on the second. The other trot was
upon the Full Moon Park, between E. KEEL
ey's br g. Pet, and o. G. Houghton's r. g.
Benicia Boy, for a premium of 500. This
was won by the Pet, shortest time 2 Al.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-16

Mrs. WEnsI0vy, an experienced nurse ana female
physician has Soothing Syrup Cor children teething
winch greatly facilitates the process teethng
tening the gums reducing all in1ammation-wi aay ali
pain and is sure to regulate the bowels. Depend upon
IT, II VIII give rest To yourselves and relief
health to your infants, Perfectly safe in all cases See
advertisement in another column d&wIv au2
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-16

FIRE IN HARvARD.-The dwelling house
known as the Simon's farm house, owned by
John Farwell, and occupied by Geo. Worces-
ter, was entirely destroyed by fire about three
O'Clock on Wednesday afternoon.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-16

MT. E>eg., DYER AND CLEANSER continues the BUS
nessof Cleansing, Redyeag and Repairing Mems Appar
ell and also cleanses Ladies' Shawls Riding Dresses
Re-dyng executed at from three. ten DAYS notice,
and cleaning at shorter notice when the necessity
Yenience of customers requires it.
He has increased his help facilities me the steady
increase in his bushes. Office No. Pleasant street
~ Every description OF FANCY DYEING executed in
the best manner, at fair prices, and with dispatch
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DR.. Enton,s Inc,ntIIe Cor.linI.-..It n

lbr. EatOn's LnfantiIe COrdiaI.-''It must be
obvious to every attentive that the first diseases
OF infants arise chiefly from the bowels and in this
nection we know OF medicine that be relied upon
with perfect confidence in all infane complaints what
ever nature they be. We speak of Dr. EATONs IYFAN-
TILE CORDIAL 1t contains opiate of any kind-no
paregoric relieves the suherings of infants by mag
tc. Mothers by all try this-eYen if all other
remedies have failed. the advertisement another
Column of Messrs Church Il DUPONT, Druggists, New
York who sole propreors and also sole agent of the
world renowned DR. BRoNsoNs BLOOD FOOD which
is preparation for the relief of all complaints arising
from deficiencies of the blood from whatever such
deficiencies proceed. 1t is without exception the
most strengthening cordial any invalid could take, it
is Immediately absorbed by the blood without having
SO through the process of digestion; and blood is the
life OF the human body, by n0urshng and producing it,
II soon restores to perfect health those who have
been suffering for years. We consider the above
Preparations decidedly the best of their kind offered
the public Chronicle, quebec, Q. Z.
gsF Sec advertisement For sale by GEO. X. SPUR,
Sole Agent worcester. d&wlm auto
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A Friend in Need.-rry it.-Dr. Sweets Infalli-
PIE Lment is prepared from the recipe of Dr. Stephen
sweet Of Connecticut, the great bone setter and has
Deen used in his practice for the last with
the most astonishing success As external remedy il
without rival and will alleviate pain more speedily
than any otherprepaation For all Rheumatic and Nerv
Gus Disorders it truly inable and curative for
sores, wounds, Sprans, Bruises, &c, its soothing
healing and powerful Strengthening properties excite the
lust wonder and establishment of all who have given it
trial Oyerfour hundred certificates of cures
performed by it within the last years. attest this fact
my22 d3taw&weOwly