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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-24

VERY SHARP TENoR.--Recently in Paris,
certain tenor, whose name it would not be
fair to give, appeated before the tribunal to in.
sst upon payment Of the full sum mentioned
III the conditional contract he signed with the
manager Of one of our theatres some two
months ago. The tenor is engaged by an Eng.
lisl impreSSdriO, and reckoned upon the money
for the expenses to which he would be com
PEELED by his journey. The manager coolly
refuses to pay him, because he had not full.
filled the terms OF the contract He had no
G sharp! And it was this c sharp alone for
which the manager cared. If he could pro.
duee fiat it was fully as much as he was
capable OF therefore, nothing more than the
pay of an ordinary chorus singer should he
have. The poor tenor defends himself most
vaIianty against the imputation. Not only
has he Il full sharp, but moreover, he can
hold it.
The court ruminates for awhile and decides
that nothing but real merchandise can be
brought into court--that the tenor must sue i'm
the ordinary way for loss Of time and nothing
more. Thcreupon the tenor, who is pressed
Tor time no doubt, starts up and exciaims-
But, gentlemen, my G sharp is merchandise,
ana can bring 1t into court !" and begins "A
series OF ronlades which echo against tile roof
OF the hall terminating in the aforesaid G.
sharp, which thrill through the cars of tho
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-24

The Republicans of Massachusetts are requested to
elect Delegates to a STATE CONVENTION, to be held
in Mechanics Hail. Worcester, WEDNESDAY, the
t"ehty-Rinh day g august at IL O'Clock A. NJ for the
purpose of nominating candidates for GOVERNOR anu
other State officers and for ELECTORS PRESIDENT and
VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES be voted for
at the annual State election ensuing and for max
ing the necessary organization for the coming
CAMPAIGN
The basis of representation in said Convention will be
one delegate for each city and in the Common
wealth, and one additional delegate for every two hun
dred voters according to the State census major
BY order OF the Committee s
WILLIAM CLAFLIN, Chairman
GEO. WIN. NJ LELLAN Secretary
Inc Head Quarters OF the Republican PARTY nj No 2
C?JnhiH Court, Boston, are open day and evening.
JyZ4 dGuTh&StAu29
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-24

How THEY CHOOSE WIVES IN BRITTANY.
The peasant girls appear on fete days in red
independents, with white or yellow borders
around them; the number of these denotes the
portion tie father is willing to give his daugh-
ter; each white band, representing silver, be-
tokens hundred francs of rent; and the yell
low band means gold, and stands for thou.
sand francs per year. Thus, any young farm
er who sees face that pleases him, has only
to glance at the trimming of her petticoat to
learn in an instant what amount of rent accom-
DaniaS II
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-24

At Market 200 Beef Gait e. 200 Stores $500 Sheep and
Lambs, and 1850 Swine.
BEEF CArrLE-rriccs- s725; first quality $500;
SECOND quality, s61j@ third quality, $500 525,
MILcH Cows-s49 q a; common, sl9 @ 20.
VEAL CALvRs-S3 ~ 4.
SToREs-Yearlings none; Two years old $40 n 10.
Three years old, Sl4 a II.
MIDEs-6 g &c u b; Calf skns-lO q l2c a Ii.
TALLow-Sales at a SIC r. ID.
SHEEP AND LAMBs-Sl q l,5O; extra 81, 3,4.
PELrs-50c a. Sl.75 each
SwtNE-Stores, 7c retail, de- Spring Pigs Tic; retail
u a SEC fat hogs, undresscd. none
Number of cars over the different roads Western
Maine 40. ~
Remarks-Market remains much the same as last week
few extra nc The weather being warm prices have
DOWNWARD tendency. Sheep and Lambs are dull.
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.Isuy me. and T,m do Won rood.,-CLrAN

Buy me, and TII do yOu gOOd.'-CLEASsE THE
SYSTEM. PURIFY BLUOD.-The best Spring and SUM
mer Medicine in the World is DR.. LANGLEY'S ROOT
AND HERB BITTERS, composed of Sarsaparilla Wild
Cherry, Yellow Dock, Prickly Ash ThOroughworth.
Rhubarb Mandrake Dandeon, &c, all Of which
compounded 10 act in and assist Nature in
Graduating diseases These Biters continue to be the
most standard, popular and reliable medicine dis
covered for the of Liver Complaints and all their
PENDANTS; Jaundicc in its worst forms: lumOTs wheth
er OF blood skim all Bilious Diseases and Foul Stom
ach; Dyspepsia; Cosuveness; Female Weakness; an6
every disease arising from Indigestion, orsedenary habits
OF me; ieadache Dizziness Piles; Heartburn; Pains
m the side Bowels or Back; Flauency Loss of Appe-
tte, and every Kindred complaint arising for Impurities
Cithe Blood. Diseased Liver Disordercd Stomach
which every person is more oress subject in this climate
The effect OF this medicine is most wOnderfuit acts di
recty upon the bowels and blood, by removing all OBJ
structons from the internal organs, stimulating them
INTO healthy action, rcnovang the fountains life puT.
living the blood cleansing it from all humors, and
ing 1t to 10 course anew through the BODY:
restoring the invalid to health and usefulness
Only rs and 81 cents per bottle Sold by Dealers in
Medicine every where Orders addressed to j. o. LA NC.
LEY or GEO. C. GOODWIN Il CO., Boston.
mill d&cow6m
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-24

Dr. LIGHTHILL, who will be in this city Sept ith has
received the following fattcring testimonial from the
Hartford Daily Post, May 30, 1860;
DR. LIGHTHILL.-Am ong the many testimonials in the
possession Of this distinguished Physician, we have been
SHOWN the following in the original manuscript which
speaks for itself and which are pleased to publish
Mr. Purdy, the writer, is well known throughout the
country.
BRooKLYN, April Is, 1860.
Or. E. LightH Brother: 1t gives me pleasure to
inform you of the entire and effectnal cure you have
made in my little daughters eyes, who after several
months of total blindness. and after having tried the
skill of several eminent physicians has heen entirely
relieved through your treatment, without which it is
quite probable she would never have reganed her sight
My Dear Sir 1t will be source of satisfaction me
In recommending you to all suffering under this great
afction: and may your health and lie be spared many
many that you may have the opportunity of re-
lieyng those deprived OF the OF that important
organ, the Eye" Most respectfully youts, &c,
A. H. PURDY,
Late Proprietor of the National Theatre n Y
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-24
Late Proprietor of the MAJ


At marke 1882 ICae 100 Beeves and Is2 Stores CON
sistng of Working Oxen, Mich Cows, and one two,
and three years old.
MARKET BEEF-Extra Including nothing but the best
large, fat stall fed Oxen s6l5 a first quality, including
nothing but the best large Stalled 0Xen) $3.50 I'd
quality ncludng the best grass fed Oxen the best stall
fed Cows and the best three old Steers $3.50 third
quality S3T5; ordinary S275.
SrOREs-Wo rking Oxen $50 "a 1870.
Cows AND CALvEs-S25, 80, As "a g.
YEARLINGs-none; two years old SO q 2 three years
old Sl4 to SIT.
SHEEP AND LAMBs-57S7 at market-Prices in lots
Sl0O, LBS, "a l,50 each Extra, ST. $50 q $500 each.
HJDBs-6 a SIC. IL ID. Tallow, 6 a 6lc. az h.
PELTs-S0,50 "a Sl,75 each Calf Skins IL % pc a H.
Veal CalYes-NOne
Number from each Statp-
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bench till they cry for mercy and the mirth
Occasioned by the incident so completely alters
the tempers of the lawyers that they gave their
verdict in favor of the oppressed one and he
carries off the whole sum mentioned in the
contract amidst the laughter of the judge, law
yer, witness, and even the defendant himself.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-24
1FPTRLTCAN CAUCUS.

The Republican voters of the City of Worcester
80 reonested to meet at HORTICULTURAL
HALL. on FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST oath, in
slant at u O'Clock, for the purpose of hearing and
acting upon the report of the committee chosen to
nominate delegates to the state conventions and tc
transact any other business that may properly CONF
before the meeting.
Per order of the Republican City Committee.
GEO. f. THOMPSON, President.
j. L. TUCKER, Secretary.
Worcester Aug o. 1860.
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CITY AND COUNTY.

THE CAUCUS THIS EvENlNG.-The republi-
can caucus meets at Horticultural Hall this
evening, to act upon the report of the commit
tee appointed to nominate delegates to the
state convention, and to transact such other
business as may be incident upon the opening
of the state campaign.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-24

THE REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION IN
New YoRK.-It has been said that New York
is to be the battle ground of the present cam
paign. The following speech made by James
C. Smith of Ontario and the temporary presi
dent of the Syracuse republican convention
indicates that on one side at least it will be no
mean encounter. He said, after the usual CRATE.
ful civilities
congratulate you, gentlemen, on the aus
picious circumstances under which the repre-
sentatiVes OF the republican party of tie state
are now assembled. l congratulate you that
the ''irrepressible conflict" loud appIause),
which has been SO long raging, is about to
eliminate in victory. loud appause.) Par.
don me for saying that the prospect OF victory
is especially gratifying to me. Thirteen years
ago, in the convention of the democratic party
OF the state, offered resolution in favor Of
prohibiting slavery in all our territorial pos.
session. That resolution was defeated, and
laid upon the table. Thereupon together
with others who agreed with me, | retired
from the convention Loud applause. [
congratulate you, gentlemen, that the stone
which the builders rejected is about to become
the head of the corner. (Tumutuous OPP
plause.) The victory in prospect before us is
not to be simply the victory of party--it is
victory that will call back the government to
the principles of Jefferson it is a victoay that
will establish the principle that liberty is ma
tional, slavery sectional; that every territory
now or hereafter acquired shall be dedicated
TO freedom that congress has no more power
to make slave state than to make king
Loud applause.)
The prospect of success brings with it a
high responsibility. Our opponents calculate
that because New York's distinguished son
loud appause) failed to receive the Chicago
nomination, New York is to be lost to republi-
eanism They utterly mistake the feeling
which animales the republicans of New York
If they really anticipate such result. Loud
applause.) No personal disappointment will
swcrve us from our duty to the candidates and
the cause. Enthusiastic cheers.) This state
Is sure for Lincoln and Hamlin, (cheers) no
matter what course may be pursued by our
opponents j am sure that this convention
WIN agree with me in the belief that fusion
among the elements opposed TO freedom and
repupnGallsn, would be happy omen to us,
rather than an occasion for apDrehension
Let the democrats and Americans mite and
inscribe on their banners the motto; "Eyin 90
Un'on II Pitnibas bragh'-Iloud laughter and
cheers land we will scatter the coalition to
the winds. Applause.J Mr.. S. concluded by
sayiDg--1 exhort you, gentlemen, to the dis.
charge Of your duty, in the language of our
noble standard bearer, Abraham Lincoln. Let
us have faith that right makes might, and re-
solve to dare to do our duty, as we understand
it,"
The convention was very harmonious after
the preliminary skrmishes were over, and
nothing occurred which could give an ounce
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-24

JOHN B. GoUGH.-On the return of Mr.
Cough from Europe, where he haa been labor
ing with signal success, he was waited upon at
Boston by the Rev. H. NJ Dexter, who pre-
sented to him letter of welcome-conveying
the expsession of their Cordial esteem and
love, and inviting him to public reception in
Boston, signed by four hundred and eighty cler-
gymen of different denominations in Massach-
usetts. The reception will take place in Ire
mont Temple at some convenient date.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-24
Political Notes,

In Connecticut, the tw democracies are en-
gagged in contest for control of the state con
vention. The Douglas democrats beat the
Breckinridgers, in New Haven, and uttered
great shout over the victory. In Hartford, the
delegates were elected, on Wednesday. There
was sharp struggle, the Times gentleman
leading the way for Breckenridge and char
mony," and the Post clique going in strong for
Douglas. The Courant says, the election re.
suited in the triumph of the Douglas ticket by
IT'S majority in total vote of 776. The vote
stood, in the first district, for the Times tick.
ct. 10; Post ticket, 124. Second district
Times, I02 /; Post, 178. Third district
Times, 100; Post, 173. The delegates elect
ed are Messrs. r. d. Hubbard, Dwight w
Pardee, Fred P. Leopard. and Charles Benton
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-24

I of comfort to the traders of the opposition.
The state electoral ticket is made up with
great discretion, and viii command the major
ity which Mr.. Seward promised for it in Bos-
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-24
The Horse FnIr-A CriticI,m.

Gulius-Mas' Cyfax, what you tink bout
dis great Rosa Bonheur painting OBJ de Horse
Fair, at de Atheneum
Cyfax-Wel, Julius, it is very good paint
ing in the main.
Julius-In de name see you and go you
one better +; it's not only good in de name, but
in de tail! Yah, yah !-Hargord Times.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-24

PHILOSOPHY VS.. ART.-Ralph Waldo En-
erson recently sent Mr.. Rouse, the artist, to
England with a commission to execute a
crayon portrait of Mr.. Carlyle. The stern
Thomas peremptorily refused to surrender his
head, and Mr. Rouse has come home with UNI
cut pencils and diminished crest.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-24

ROBBERY IN WEBsTER.-The residence of
Marvin Stone, in Webster, was iorciby en-
tered during his absence, Monday afternoon,
10th, and robbed of some sixty dollars in mon
ey, considerable quantity oil clothing, and
other valuabes, making Mr.. Stones loss about
$lOO The Webster Times says the robbery
was committed in the daytime, and there was
family living in the house at the time of the
robbery. Parties belonging in that vicinity
are under suspicion, and officers are on their
track
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-24

INSOLVENCY CoURT.-In the court of insol.
vency, Wednesday, Judge White of Norfolk
presiding, ION account of the illness of Judge
NATION, who was first designated by the
register,) the case OF Henry d. Stone was
taken up, and additional claims were proved.
The second and third meetings were both
continued to October Goth, after the session of
the supreme court, in the expectation of de.
cision relative to the validity of last winters
legislation in reference to former proceedings
i'll Mr.. Stones case. The second meeting is
continued, that Mr.. Stone may take the debt
or's oath, the consent of a majority OF his
creditors in numbers and amount of indebted
ness having been filed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-24

! REPUBLICANIsM IN GRAFToN.-The repub.
llcans OF Grafton held meeting on the 22d
inst, to select delegates to the state conven.
ton, to be held at Worcester on the 29th inst
The meeting was organized by the choice Of
| w. (. Slocum as chairman, and j. X. Axtel
secretary. Messrs. Charles Brigham, iona
| ID. Wheeler, Alfred Holden, S. ID. Hall, C. b.
Knight, and II. f. Wing, were chosen as dele
gates to the state convention; and Messrs. S.
Dinsmore, S. r. White, l.. S. Pratt, r. L.
Witherby, c. N. Holden, and j. w. Mckenzie,
were appointed as substitutes.
The following resolutions were adopted -
Resolved, That the republicans of Grafton hearth
ly and cordially endorse and approve OF the princi-
pies and measures of the republican party, and es-
pecally those measures OF legislative intervention
by congress, TIE object of which to exclude from
all the territories OF the United States and for
ever "those twin relics OF barbarism, poygamy and
slavery
Resolved, That we see no reason for republicans
TO waver or hesitate i'll their advocacy and support
of that time honored measure, which has received
the sanction and support OF the great and true
statesmen and lovers of freedom in all periods of
our national history, and has secured the blessings
OF freedom to, and excluded the blight and wither-
ing curse OF slavery from, the rich and powerful
states of the northwest-that legislative enactment
tude except for crime, in our national domain
Resolved, That until approve of that breach
of faith that crime against freedom that act of the
spurious democracy, by which the Missouri com
promise was repealed, and the old landmarks of
liberty removed, we lever can approve of any de-
nuncation as "humbugn of that great and funda-
mental principle of repuDlicansm, that the consti-
tuition confers upon congress sovereign power over
tine territories OF the United States and that in the
exercise OF this power it is both the right and the
imperative duty of congress to prohibit in the
territories human bondage and oppression of every
name
Resolved, That We as members of the republican
party and friends and supporters OF republican prn-
ciples, consider it our privilege and duty, by our
selves and by our representatives, 10 be found
fighting side by side, and shoulder to shoulder, with
our republican brethren throughout the state and
nation, in support OF republican measures in main-
tanning the principles OF the fathers of khe republic
and preserving our nation in its primitive character
rs land of liberty; and we can never in any way
sanction or approve any act or position Of any re-
publican, IN out of congress, that is inconsistent
with or hostile to this position
1t was voted to offer copy of the proceed
ings of this meeting to the republican papers
in Worcester for publication.
j. X AxTELL, Secretary.
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MOUNT WACHUsETT.-We learn that the
government officers connected with the coast
survey are now constructing a road to the top
of Waclusett mountain, in Princeton, for the
purpose of erecting an observatory upon the
place so long designated as the base line of the
survey in Massachusetts,. The road was com.
menced on Tuesday by Mr.. Walker of Oxford,
(which is a guaranty for lis speedy compile
tion,) and will extend from point near the
Mountain House, in a curve line, ascending
upon an angle of about twenty degrees dis
lance of threefourths of mile to the summit.
Times
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-24

Police CoURT.--On Thursday, Richard
Ballock, arraigned for assault and battery on
Michael Troy, was discharged on paying the
costs, Ellen Mahoney, for similar otfense,
was fined 81 and costs. Elizabeth Finnegan,
was fined 81 and costs. The same defendant,
for assault and battery on Mary Mccormick
was fined 81 and costs Mary Dupont, for
disturbing the peace, was sent to the house of
correction for one month. Joseph Burns, for
being a common drunkard, was sent over for
two months.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-24

REPUBLICAN CLUB.-The republicans of
representative district No. 30, comprising
wards and 5, held q meeting at the Ash
street school house, last evening, for the pur-
pose of forming a Lincoln and Hamlin club.
The meeting was called to order by Thomas
w. Fox, Esq, and Mr.. Henry S. Washburn
was chosen chairman, and William S.
Strong secretary. The following gentlemen
were appointed a committee to prepare rules
and officers for the permanent organization of
the club :-Messrs. Isaac Goddard, Albert
Newbury, Francis Strong, Joseph Pratt, VIM
B. Fox, Daniel S. Burgess, George Cromp.
ton, Werden Reynolds, DIR. +. H. Kelley, and
Charles NJ. Ruggles. They will report at an
adjourned meeting on Monday evening next
The meeting adjourned with three rousing
cheers for Lincoln and Hamlin.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-24

There were 40 cars the Eastern Railroad 222 over
the Boston and Lowell, and 36 over the Fitchburg
Remarhs-Ihere are not many large cattle at mar
ket this week as last prices without change Small
tie rather dull prices not high The number sheep
not so great last week, but enough for the market
sales quick prices about the last week
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-24

FALSE ALARM.-The alarm of fire last night
was occasioned by the ringing of the Catholic
church bell, at nine O'Clock. Some residents
of wards four and FIVE have subscribed money
for the purpose of having that bell rung every
evening, and as they commenced lasS evening
without giving public notice, the boys took it
| for an alarm OF fire.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-24

CRoPs IN WORCESTER CoUNTY.-"I have
just been in the north part of the county,
namely-New Braintree, Hardwick, Peters
ham, Dana and Phillipston. find the farmers
are raising this year large amount of wheat,
which is now just ripe, and is bearing good
and even heavy yield. In Templeton are
also some very fine wheat fields, and last
year Mr. David Hutchins raised seventy BUSH
els on two acres. l have also been in South
bridge, Sturbridge, Dudley, Charlton, Doug
las, Oxford Uxbridge and Milford, and many
farmers there have this year good crops of
wheat. In Southboro' one farmer has eight
acres The apple crop is also very abundant
but | have not seen single peach bearing
+ree."-Corres Boston Journal.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-24

Sons OF TEMPERANcE.--All the divisions
in this vicinity expect to be represented at the
temperance excursion next Monday. A large
delegation of the daughters will participate in
the festivities, and those who intend to go
should procure their tickets.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-24

north village in Webster, met with singular
accident while adjusting the machinery OF a
well curb. The Webster Times says the lad
had placed the bucket upon one corner OF the
curb, and was himself standing upon another
corner, fastening the weight to the belt attach
ed to the other side of the drum. The bucket
was jostled from its place, and descended into
the well so rapidly that the lads arm was in
some way entangled in the belt at the other
end of the shaft, drawing him up some dis
lance and leaving him hanging by his arm.
When he was rescued his arm was found to
be badly broken.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-24

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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-24

NoTIcE-Managers OF the Worcester Childrens Friend
Society are notified that the Monthly Meeting of the
Board will be held at Mrs. William Browns on Pearl
street on SATURDAY.. 25th August at the nsnal hour