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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-09-19

WORCESTER, Sept. II, 1860.
Hon. ELI THAYER-Dear Sir: The undersigned with
some hundreds OF other republicans of the 9Th con-
gressiona district Of Massachusetts, have put their
names to communication which is herewith transmit
ted requesting you to allow them use your name as
candidate for representative congress- at the ensuing
congressional election Our reasons for doing 80 are
briefly these:
trst-We have admired your independence your bold
ness your industry and your earnest and sincere devo
ton to the cause of free labor since YOU have held that
ofee and we believe the country is more indebted to
you than 20 any other Individual for the freedom of
Kansas We believe that your position is fully sustained
by the Chicago PLATFORM by the leading republicans and
by TIE leading republican press the countrv and that
II you have at any time differed from majority of your
associates of the republican par in congress
Gone so from the most honest convictions of duty We
have certainly seen of these acts which Mt the
time, were greatly censured afterwards universally
acknowledged to have been right and proper
oecohdy-We have observed in certain quarters apre-
determination to disapprove of any acts you might
perform and disposition misreprescut Won and con-
sequently to prejudice the public mind against you
which we have been able attribute to envy and
alone
lhlrdly-We have the part of these opponents
what has seemed to settled determination that Won
should not be heard in your own defense before your
constituents prior to the nominating convention and in
continuation OF TINS the convention has been called to
make nomination some three or four weeks earlier
than the usual time.
Therefore, believing that services in the cause of
freedom have been of immense vaue-that YOU have
been msrepresented by designing potcians-that in
consequence of the early day of the district convention
you have not the requisite time to visit them and be
heard in your own defense and eposng as we do entire
confidence in your devotion to the great principles ofree
labor and in your ability defend them we do without
the least hesitation ask to retain before your con-
stuens the same independent position you have main
tainedn congress- and let them sit in Judgment upon
your political course We believe free thought and in
free action, and believe that the ties of are
not yet so strong that they makes slaves of free men,
We do not believe that honest bold worthy and suc
cessu laborer in the of Freedom can prudentlv be
laid aside for one untried and almost unknown w. he
eve the honest and Intelligent voters of the ninth CON
gressiona district should you yield to our solicitations
VIII rally to your support in November and that they
will testify at the polls that while they would not have
slaves as aborers they especially wouldnot have slave
to represent them in congress
Respectfully, yours LENJ,EI wTtTrA,,O
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-09-19

lHE BLIND MADE TO SEE-Dr. Lighthill whose
lame as an occulists far spread, and who recent
ly came to make brief stay in this city, was ON
Monday called to Springfield to operate for catar-
act and his miraculous in this very bad case
is thus mentioned in the Springfield Republican of
yesterday
d LIE BtMD MADE TO sEe,Saccesal Operation for
1"safGGS upon Lady @ho has been Blind FOR Giant
LlGHTHLL has added fresh laurels TO Ills
nIea9y INDUSTRIOUS name by successful operation upon
fe Eye OF Miss Eunce Jennings 50 years of age Of
W. now stopping at MIR. Ezra Rlce's No "a
street. IN this city. The blessed light SO long entire
Y eIeluaeu from Miss Jennings eyes BY the means of
~ LSninl operation more gIaddened the heart
o. e u lauY She could distinctly after the opera
MI ", when was JOY only sufficiently appreciated by
ost VINO nave been deprived OF that great gift of God
Dr. Llgthill has devoted the most unremit-
of ~ 70 the diseases and the proper treatment
- ~ ana Ear, and as reward has been 70 wned
tue success mat has raised him the zenith of his
Possio at the same time bringing forth the blessings
tlous9lGs VINO have been the happy recipients of
i t derived from his skill We trust those of our
IcaueTS VINO may be afflicted with any of the diseases DR.
Lgn6li treats, vii embrace the opportunity OF being
Dr. Lghthill returned to this city last llght, and
can be consulted at the Bay 81 tate House.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-09-19

ple was crowded TO overlooking, many ap
pliyin for tickets in vain. Rev. Dr. Murdoch
of Bowdoin Square, presided, and a brief speech
was made by Coughs friend and pastor, Rev.
DR.. Kirk Mr.. Cough expressed his great
satisfaction in returning to his old post. He
had spoken one hundred and sixty times in
The old temple, and many times in the new.
Words could not express his gratitude for the
reception which he received on returning to
scene of those early labors. Mr.. Cough re-
lated many incidents illustrating his three
years experience in England, and, as in the
days of his early triumphs, held the audience
under his control by his nervous and impas-
stoned style.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-09-19

1HE MASS MEETING AT GRoToN.-The
grand republican mass meeting and torchlight
procession at Groton Junction, tomorrow af.
ternoon and evening, will undoubtedly draw
large number of republicans from this vicin.
n.y. Gov. Banks, John A. Andrew, Arson
Burlmgame, G. r. Train, Moses KimbalI, and
Others, will address the meeting. An extra
train will leave Groton for Worcester and
Nashua, after the close of the evening meet
ing Fare for the round trip from Worcester,
81. Pass engers can go on the Ills A. M. or
4.15 P. M. train
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-09-19

MILLBURY.-The republicans of this place,
ut an adjourned meeting, Monday evening,
made choice of the following gentlemen as
delegates to the convention to be held in this
city today ;-Messrs. Ii. c. Curtis, Geo. w.
Mallilieu, !. M. Lincoln, and d. J. Paul sub
stttutes-Geo. T. Collins, Newell Wood, Geo.
A. Perry, and Amos ArmSby. Each of these
gentlemen, before being elected, was nterro
gated as to whether ne would vote, in the
convention, for the nomination of Hon. Eli
Ihayer for reelection, and responded in the
negative. Several addresses were made by
gentlemen. Col. A. II. Waters urged the re.
election of Mr.. Thayer; but found, apparent.
ly, but little sympathy with his opinions. Mr..
j. ii. Waters of Sutton made an earnest
speech in opposition to the re election of Mr..
Thayer, and the meeting was adjourned for
one week for the purpose of the further dis
cusson OF republican principles, with special
reference 10 their application in the choice of
the representative in congress for the ninth
district. 4. NM
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-09-19

The republicans of Fitchburg have chosen
the following delegates to the district conven.
ton with instructions to vote for Hon. Gold
smith F. Bailey :-Messrs. Ebenezer Torrey,
d. H. Merriam, Amasa Norcross, w. s. Wv
man, j. L. Mecorney, Moses G. Swan, John
w. Kimball, John NJ. Burney.
The republicans of Millbury have appoint
ted the following delegates to the district con
yention :-Messrs. II. C. Curtis, George w.
Mallalien, D. j. Pau, l. NJ Lincoln. Substi.
tutes, Geo. t. Collins, N. Wood, George A.
Perry and a. Armsby. They are all opposed
to the nomination of Mr.. Thayer.
The republicans of Brooktield have appoint
ed Seth w Banister, o. C. FELTON,, S. O.
West, and L. Stowell, delegates to the district
convention. Substitutes, J. P. Chenes, ]. S.
Sherman, H. L. Meen, and P. S. Doaue.
The republicans at North Brookfield have
elected Messrs. Charles Adams, Jr, and John
p. Marshall.
The republican convention for the eleventh,
er western congressional district, meets at
at Hinsdae, tomorrow, Thursday, for the
nomination for candidate for congress, and
for presidential elector. Hon Henry L. Dawes
will be returned without opposition. d. w.
Alvord, Esq. of Greenfield, is prominently
named for elector
Mr.. Edward Dickinson of Amherst. per-
emptorily declines the nomination for lieuten-
ant governor offered to him by the Bell Ever.
EFT party at their state convention last week.
One of the transparencies before some illu-
minated buildings in Albany, the other even.
ing, in honor of the Wide Awake parade, was
the motto-"Free Homes tor Free men,
Several OF the visiting companies had con-
cluded, in case they were lett by the cars, to
avail themselves of the kind oier.-Schenecta-
dy Star.
The committee of arrangements Tor the pro
posed republican mass meeting at Framing
ham held council, yesterday, in that place
Hon Chas II. Train acting as president, and
Thomas w. Fox, Esq, of this city, as secreta
ry. The time for holding the mass meeting
was fixed for the 18th Of October, at II O'Clock
A. M. The executive committee were instructed
to extend an invitation To all the Wide Awak,
clubs in Massachusetts to be present and par
ticipate in a grand demonstration in the eve
ming. Hon. Dwight Foster was elected vice
president for the day. Hon. Chas Sumner
Hon. G. X. Train, Hon. A. Burlingame, Hon
John A. Andrew, Geo. Sumner, ESQ., ant
Gov. Banks, have engaged to be present.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-09-19

HILLSIDE BoYLsroN MASS, Sept u.s. ls6O
10 EDWARD EARLE, ESQ, AND oTHERs-Gentler,op
received yesterday your invitation to A meeting of
congratulaon from the citizens of Worcester. on INV
return from three years labor Great Britain on Tbur
uay the 2Oth inst In reply, would state that crate
iuly accept the invitation, and shall be most ham, IA
meet you AT Mechanics Hall on that evening Worces
ter mas strong claims upon me, which am ALWAYS ready
10 recognizes and it is very pleasant to find that those
"'"'s "non hVed IN days of darkness rejoice in INV
".''a'e anu extend to me the hand of sympathy and
encouragement in my work Deferrinp untI con to,a
express there my sentiments of gratitulo Ear o,, ,,
ness, am, gentlemen, wi SVu' MINI
Most truly and faithfully yours
JOHN i. COUGH
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-09-19
From the Atlantic Monthly for October.
The Old Days and the New.

The Old Days and the New.
poet came singing along the vale
-, An, well-a-day for the dear old days.
They come no more as they did of yore,
by the flowing river of Aise.n
He piped through the meadow, he piped through
-, "Al, well-a-day for the good old days!
they have all gone by, and l sit and sigh
by tue flowing river of Aise.
"knights and ladies' and shields and swords
III, well-a-day for the grand old davis
Castles and moats, and the bright stee-coats
by the flowing river of Aise.
"The lances are shyered. the helmets rust
All well-a-day Tor the stern old days!
And the clarion's blast has sung its last,
by the flowing river Of Aise.
"And the warriors that swept to glory and death,
All, Wcll-a-day for the brave old DAYS!
They have fought and gone, and ! sit here alone,
BY the flowing river of Aise.
"The strength OF limb and the mettle of heart,
All, well-a-day for the strong old days.
They have withered away, mere butterflies play,
BY the flowing river of Aise.
"The queens of beauty, whose smile was life
All, well-a-day for the rare old days!
With love and despair in their golden hair,
BY the flowing river of Aise.
"They have fitted away from hall and bower
All, wella-day for the rich old days
Like the sun they shone, like the sun they have gone
BY the flowing river of Aise.
"And buried beneath the pail of the past
All, well-a day for the proud old days!
Lie Yalor and worth and the beauty ofearth,
by the flowing river of Aise.
And sit and sigh by the idle stream
All, well-a-day for the bright old days.
For nothing remains for the poets strains
But the flowing river of Aise.'
Then voice rang out from the oak overhead
"W by well.a-day for the old, old days?
The world is the same, itthe bard has an aim
by the nowlng river of Aise.
"Iheres beauty and love and truth and power
Cease wea-day for the old, old days!
The humblest home is worth Greece and Rome
BY the flowing river of Aise.
"There are themes enough for the poets strains
- Leave well-a-day for the quaint old days!
lake thine eyes from the ground, look up and
around -
From the flowing river of Aise.
To-day is as grand as the centuries past
Leave well-a-day for the famed old daysL
There are battles to fight there are troths to plight
BY the flowing river of Aise
There are hearts as true to love- to strive
Nc well-a~day for the dark old days.
90 put into type the age that is ripe
by the flowing river of Aise.n
Then the merry poet piped down the vale
Farewell, farewell to the dead old DAYS!
BY day and by night there's music and light
by the howing river of Aise.i
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-09-19

called The usages Of the party have been grossly
violated by those having the time TIE conol of the
party organization.
In addition this the republican press Of the district
has shown disposition sustain either party usage
fair play 1t has BEEN and is now mere Instrument
in the hands of conspiracy to msrepresent and abuse
In this work it has been constantly engaged during
the last two years have had hearing before the
people These papers, protesting be republican,
refused present before my constituents the favorable
opinions which the leading republican statesmen and
the leading republican journals Of the country have
expressed concerning your representative; but they
have used every possible influence disparage and
represent his acts his principles and his These
persistent efforts to impair my influence and my useful
have met at every step of my progress your
service If from these causes have suffered unjusty
my constituents have suffered more The blows
aimed your representative have fallen upon his con-
sttuency. l ann happy to have an opportunity to
submit this whole matter to the Judgment of the people
Of this district.
With neither party ties, party discipline have
any authority responsibility when they con
ict with truth and justice. As stood upon the floor
congress, in defense my convictions and in de-
1ance OF the authority of party, will do here and
everywhere, and always, free MAN confide in
free people,
do therefore, with my whole heart accept the nomi-
nation coming from the sovereign power and
therefore of higher significance and authority than any
nomination made by the servants of party organization
This is anominaon of the rery highest authority and is
wholly congenal to my political ideas and principles
the people desire to represent them longer
they will prove by their votes Whatever be their
cision shall be content with expression that
popular sovereignty which contend is the brthrght Of
American citizens. With the highest regard remain
our obedent servant, ELI THAYER.
Worcester, Sept. II, 1860
The following is the communication referred to in the
letter to Mr.. Thayer:
WORCESTER, Sept. II, 1860.
Hon. ELI THAYER-Dear Sir: The undersigned re
pubcans of the ninth congressional district
request that you will permit them use your name
as candidate for representative to congress- at tht
ensuing congressional election.
CHARLES WHITE, S. X. BUEL.
7. NJ. LAMB, JASON 11UApTN
A. L. BURBANK, g. p BRY4NT
JONATHAN CIRCUIT, l. II BARROIR
GEO. CROMPTON, JOHN $ CLARK
GEO. BOWEN, WM b. FOX
" Al LINCOLN, VIM. A HACKER
FRANCIS STRONG, LEMJEL WILKINS
H. W. BIGELOW, RICHARD RAIL -
VIM. u TABER,
And four hundred and fifty Others
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-09-19

OLD AND YOUNG GUARDS PARADE.-The
parade of the old and young guards, today,
will undoubtedly attract considerable atten-
Guards in Brinley Hall, at l0k o'clock, form
in front of Mechanics Hall !; will marsh to the
City Hall, countermarch, and march down
street TO Lincoln Square, and take the cars
there for Lancaster. We are requested to
state that those who cannot go with the com
pany at III O'Clock, will find tickets for the
trip at c. c. Coleman's store, good on the 4
o'clock train, and arrive at Lancaster in season
for the dinner at clock
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-09-19

WILKINsoNvILLE.-A beautiful Lincoln &
Hamln flag was thrown to the breeze at Wilk.
nsonville, last Saturday evening, by the
members OF the Lincoln & Hamlin club, as
sisted by the ladies, and in presence of the
republicans of Sutton, and others. After
raising the flag, the company proceeded to
the hall. Appropriate remark S were made by
William R. Hill, president of the club; and
the meeting was ably addressed by S. D.
King, president of the republican town organ.
ization, and Jason Waters. Several campaign
songs were sung by George H. Searle, which
were well received.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-09-19
Republlcan District Convention.

The Republican Convention for Congressional
District No. 9, will meet at Horticultural Hall, in
Worcester, on WEDNESDAY, the 18th of September
instant, at IL O'Clock A. M. for the nomination of
candidate for representative in the next Congress
Also, to nominate a candidate for presidential
elector. Each city and town in the district is emit
tied to delegate and one additional delegate for
every two hundred voters majority fraction OF
that number, according the last state The
towns composing the 9th district are:-Ashburnham
Auburn, Barre, Boylsion Brookfeld, Charlton,
Clinton, Douglas, Dudley, Fitchburg, Gardner,
ter, Leomnster, Millbury, New Braintree, North
Brooktield, oakham, Oxford, Paxton, Princeton,
Rutland Shrewsbury, Southbridge, Spencer, Ster.
ling, Sturbridge, Sutton, Templeton, Webster, West
Boylston, Westminster, Winchendon Worcester.
2. EMORY ALDRICH,
Chairman of the District Committee.
Worcester, Sept. 4th, 1860
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-09-19

DIR. BrOnsOn's Blood FOod.-The demand for
this unrVaed Preparation is beyond the possibility of
doubt and It's sale becoming as large that of any
other article now before the public Tens Of thousands
OF who were sufferers daily walking
the streets OF all the principal cities Union and by
their influence spreading the fame of Dr BRoEsoN's
BLOOD FooD' throughout the civilized world. But the
rl Of one bottle Is more convincing than all could
say IN whole newspaper column 1t gives life health
ana beauty to the sick and restores if magic those
who were supposed to be irrecoverably lost We need
only say, try it,
- We would also call the attention of Mothers to Dr.
EATONS NFANTILE CORDIAL, This is said to be superior
TO any article of the kind now known Ii your anxious
hearts are panied by witnessing the suferngs of your
ttle ones lose no time in procuring bottle. 1t is an
Invaluable specific for infants eethng, soening their
gums, ana alaying all fever and irritation. BY MI means
get the Cordial relieve the suertngs your children
Farmer, BIidgep0rt Ct.
- See advertisement. For sale bv GEO r SpTrRR
DAVID SCOTT, NJ GREEN & CO., and GEORGE
F. HARLOW, Agents, Worcester. d6wlm si2
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-09-19

WE understand that the meeting, announc-
ed by Mr.. Kinney, in Mr.. Thayers tehalf
last evening, to have been held at the City
Hall, tlss wednesday, evening, has been
postponed till further notice.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-09-19

HARPER's MAGAZINE for October has been
received, and is for sale at Mellen's. The adj.
vance sheets of the Atlantic Monthly, which
will be out in day or two, promise number
of peculiar excellence
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-09-19

10 Horse OWncrS.--Swcet's Infallible Linmen
Tor Horses unrlvaled by any and in all Lame
ness arising from Sprans Bruises Wrenchng its eff
Iect Is magical and certain, Harness Saddle Calls
scratches Mango &c, it will also speedily SPAWN
ana gbone may be easily prevented and cured in their
nclpeht stages but confirmed cases beyond pos
sDity OF arddtcd cure. No of the kind, however,
Is so desperate or hopeless but it be aevated nv
this niment and its faithful application will always re-
comparative ease.
Every horse owner should have this remedy at hand
pr!ts timely use at the first appearance of Laneness
Will etfectualy prevent Iorlmuape 1seases en
toned, to which all horses liable and which render
SO many otherwise valuable horses nearly worthless.
mV-l d3taw &weuwly
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-09-19

The attention of the young singers, and
those wishing to become such, is called to the
first lesson OF the fall and winter term of the
sabbath school singing society, which will be
given this afternoon at the Union vestry.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-09-19

The ANTI-SLAvERY COMMEMORATIVE
adjourned anti-slavery convention, OF which
John Pierpont is president, and Stephen S.
Foster chairman of the business committee,
will commence its sessions in this city to-day
will continue through the day and evening and
tomorrow. Besides the gentlemen above
mentioned, the following persons will speak
Rev. L. w. Higginson, Ernestne L. Rose
Lucy Stone, Fred. Douglas, Hon. Gilbert
Pillsbury, Hon. f w. Bird and Dr. Calvin
Cutter.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-09-19

THE Mission Chapel industrial school will
meet this afternoon. Its teachers, the mem.
bers of the sewing circle, and all ladies' who
will join them, are respectfully invited to meet
at the chapel at p P
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-09-19

Music IN WoRcEsTER-The Mozart Soci-
ETY. who combine so much of our musical
talent and from whom so much is expected,
are disposed to be very active in musical mat
tiers this coming season. They have complet-
ed their choice of officers for the coming year
by electing A. S. Benchey president e, f.
Jencks, E. Kendall, E. Muzzy, VIM. s. Den
ny, Amos Whiting, trustees, and James A.
Dorman secretary and treasurer f. H. Frost
is chosen conductor sure guarantee that we
may expect some excellent chorus singing this
fall and winter.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-09-19

WELCOME TO Mr.. GoUGH-The reception
of John b. Cough at Mechanics Hall to-mor
row night, will be an event of great interest.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-09-19

The OLYMPIC CRICKET CLUB Of this city
intend going to Boston on Saturday, to play
friendly game with the second eleven of the
Boston cricket club. They will be Hospitality
received, undoubtedly, and we trust they may
win the game
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-09-19

Police COURT. On Tuesday, Thomas
Powers, for carrying away house ofal without
license, was fined SIS and COSTS from which
sentence he appealed and gave bail in 500.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-09-19

WEsTBoRo'. Hon. Geo. C. Davis of North
boro' has been appointed treasurer of the State
Reform School at Westboro.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-09-19

Norwich AND WORCESTER RAILROAD
EARSINGs.-The August earnings Of the road
were s37 ,25S 62, an increase of 81, O52 81 over
those of 1863.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-09-19

RECEPTION or JoHN b. GoUGH IN Bos-
Tos.-The clergymen Of the city OF Boston
gave a welcome TO Mr. Cough, on his return
from Europe on Monday evening. The tenn.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-09-19

PEARs.-We are indebted to Mrs, T. S.
Stone Of this city, for some of the finest Bart,
lett pears we have seen this season. And,
from Mr., John McCombe, we have received
some remarkably fine specimens Of the Ouch
er place in the country where pear culture
prospers so finely as in Worcester.