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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-02-23

MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE" EXPLAIN
ED-Ihe Sons Of Malta Vindicated-Some
days ago we noticed the disappearance of a
man named Curtis from GAINESVILLE, Ohio, and
as his name was associated with an erpose of
the silly mysteries of the Sons of Malta, it was
whispered that he was spirited away by his
comrades. His wife solves the mystery by
taking all the honor of that exposure upon
herself, and says her husband fled through
modification at her having imposed upon the
"Sons, and been partially initiated without
discovery of her sex. Mrs. Curtis did not 20
through the ceremonies, but stopped immedi-
ately after being tossed in the blanket. She
describes the conclusion of her adventure as
follows:
"When the conductor said can you swim,
sir ? l said Yes = Can you swim in fourteen
feet of water?' l said Yes the deeper the
better We'll, take off you coat and try your
self Now when he said take off your coat
that scared me, because l had put on loose
sack on purpose, for reasons you will see your
self. However, l thought moment and then
said, No sir; never heed the coat can swim
as well with as without it? Very WELL said
the conductor, your peril will be upon your
own head. Now hold up your right hand,
iri-take this life-preserver and Here he
gave me push, and l went over backward
and as soon as | alighted l went up again, fiy-
ing-then down and up in the same way,
until thought all my brains was flying out
of the top of my head then everything swan
round and round and until l did not know
anything at all, for l had tainted The next
place found myself in was the anti-chamber or
rather, just being led into the anti-chamber by
two men, and was first conscious that must
have been sitting in bathtub with my clothes
on. / think the cool air brought me to nv
senses. The two men looked very scared and
sorry. looked about for Mrs. Smith and Joe.
but they had gone as soon as they had heard
the noise in initiating me. l asked one of the
men if Mr.. Curtis was in the lodge. The'man
said he was. | said | should like to see him
minute The man went into the lodge room.
and presently out came my beautiful husband
all mufiled up. / just whispered a word or
| two i'll his ear, and may be he didn't null off
his gown and hood in short order and walk
home with me. He left me that night in an
ger and modification, and l have not seen him
since. But then he had no need to be angry
because he has always known that | have
been In favor Of woman's rights and have
always held that women are as capable as men.
But when it comes to the Sons of Malta. |
think 'women's rights is failure they can
not do it /"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-02-23

PAINFUL SERIES OF AocIDENTs.-The wife
of MIR. Charles Way died in this village last
week. On Friday, Mr. Way and family, with
some friends, attended her remains to Franklin
Mills for interment. There were two car
riages and an open buggy. Returning from
Franklin, when about mile this side of the
village, in picking the way, one of the car
riages was driven up bank of some two feet
in hight, when the hind wheels broke. A
young lady, Miss Reed, of Coventry, was
thrown from the carriage and had her collar
bone broken. She was placed in the other
carriage, and the team urged homeward so as
to afford her surgical aid. Some distance
further, Mr. Ticker, who was driving the
buggy, was found to have the springs broken,
and by some accident, getting entangled in the
rems, he fell bruising him very badly,
though without fracture of bones. He was
nearly senseless when picked up. The car.
riage passed Cuyahoga Falls and reached the
railway crossing on this side, when the wills
tie was heard of the southern train approach
ing. The horses became FESTIVE. and Mr.
Way jumped from the carriage to hold them,
After the long train had passed, it was found
that Mr.. Way had in some manner fallen, and
either the horses or clrriage, or both, passed
over HIM, breaking the small bone of his right
arm below the elbow, and of his left below the
khee,-Ahron co., Beacon, Feb 16
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-02-23

LEGISLATIVE, TUEsDAY-In the Senate
the special committee on the seat formerly
held by Mr.. Fry of Bolton submitted major
ity and minority report, both very volumin.
Gus, and entering into all the details of tho
case. The majority report, signed by Messrs
Parker of Worcester, Clafin of Middesex
and Davis of Essex, recommends that the pc
toner, Mr.. William H. Knowlton, for the seat
now held by Mr.. Thomas Rice, have leave to
withdraw. The minority report, signed by
Messrs. Cook of Worcester and Rich of Sui
folk, was in favor of granting the prayer of
the petitioner Both reports were laid on the
table and ordered to be printed, and will prob
ably come up for consideration to-day. In the
House, several petitions were presented for
the removal of the Webster statue, the pro-
hibition of slave hunting, and changes in the
school system. On the bill repeating all laws
which prohibit the manufacture and sale of
cider made from apples, and wine made from
grapes raised in this commonwealth, Mr. Oil
yer of Lawrence proposed an amendment sub
stituting the word "frut' for "apples" and
GRAPES" which was agreed to. Mr.. Kimball
of Boston moved an amendment designed to
include wine made from rhubarb. Mr.. Dun
nels of Boston moved to amend by including
whisky made from grain. Both amendments
were rejected. The bill was laid on the table
for further consideration. Except the election
of Overseers OF Harvard College, already pub
lished, no other business of public interest was
transacted.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-02-23

TEMPERANCE FEsTIvAL.--The ladies con-
nected with the Rainbow Division of the Sons
of Temperance held a pleasant festival at
Washburn Hall, last evening, with the view
of obtaining means to carry forward the tenn
perance cause in this city. There was good
ly number in attendance in spite of the very
unfavorable weather, and a considerable sum
of money was realized in aid of the good
cause. Spirited speeches were made by Mr..
H. d. Jillson, the presiding officer of the Di-
vision, by His Honor Mayor Rice, Mr.. VIM.
Mecorney, Rev. DIR. Hill, and Revs. Messrs.
Adams and Kelley. The tables were pleas.
antly and proftably furnished The festivi-
ties were continued in very agreeable man
ner till late hour.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-02-23

the Goth inst. To this command Mr.. Hyatt
replied; He claimed to be in their power as a
witness by courtesy. By every principle of
fair and manly reciprocity he was entitled
to equal courtesy, yet the committee had at.
tempted to force him into the attitude of a con-
tumacioas witness, He was there to test
constitutional question under the forms of the
Constitution. While the ministers of the law
misused their authority, and subjected citizens
to persecution and the peril of inquisitorial
processes, it was necessary for some citizen to
seek new exposition of the fundamental law.
This he proposed to do. And since he was
not charged with crime, and not summoned as
a witness in any case of crime, and was not in
the power of the committee by virtue of any
right known to the Constitution, he asked with
the greatest confidence little time to prepare
himself for the requirements of his position.
This letter was written on Monday of this
week On the same day, Mr.. Mason, chair
man of the committee, warned him to appear
Immediately before the committee, or process
would be asked to compel his attendance. Mr.
AAydtt diu HOt aPPSoi out ASeuihSu d HOiS
stating that since there was little hope of IA
vorable hearing before the Senate, some state
court might possibly take some interest in
free born citizen, who claims his freedom
under an explicit grant of the constitution;
and that, within week, he would apprise the
committee at what northern city any future
process of theirs might reach him. The SEN
ate on that day ordered that he be brought be-
fore the bar of the Senate to answer for con.
tempt He had left Washington before the
order was passed. Before the matter is end
ed, it bids fair to be determined whether the
people are not above their ministers, and
whether the constitution, in guaranteeing the
right of the people to be secure in their per-
sons, &C., against unreasonable searches and
seizures, is not to be obeyed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-02-23

GOOD CAToH-Some few days since val
ua6Ie negro fellow, belonging to gentleman
in New Orleans, was arrested in this civ inst
as he was about to take shining for tLo
north He left his masters employ in De
cember last, then having in his possession 5000
in money, and managed, by brides or other
wise, to get to Richmond, after travelling two
months and spending $50. When first captur.
ed, he stated he belonged to a resident of this
city, but afterwards gave his owners name
AS soon as he was locked up, his master was
telegraphed in New Orleans, and returned a
message to have him sold to the highest bid.
der, which has been done. When detected be
had secured passage on sail vessel for the
north, and would have been on board in the
course of few Unconstitutional Dispatch.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-02-23

CAssIus M. CLAY AT WAsHINGToN.-An
eye witness thus describes the attentions paid
to Cassius M. Clay, during his recent visit to
the seat of government
There has been of late years nothing like
the reception of Mr.. Clay at Washington.
When, on Wednesday last, he entered the hall
of the House of Representatives, for more than
an hour he was surrounded by persons of all
parties-old acquaintance and new even men
from as far south as Tennessee came up to nav
their respects to him. The galleries were
crowded with ladies and gentlemen, and all
eyes were upon him. His speech at Frankfort
on the 10th Of January has produced sensa.
ton rarely equaled in the history of the coun-
try, and all were anxious to honor the hero and
patriot who so ably and CALAMITY stood by his
country and the Union.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-02-23

SAVING THE UNIoN.-OvATIoN TO GEN.
ScorT.-The founders and patrons of the
national union" movement, held mass meet
ing in New York, Tuesday evening, for the
purpose of baptising the infant, and preparing
it for the trials of the campaign. Cooper In
stitute was pretty well filled, and some natural
enthusiasm was manifested. Gen Scott at
tended the meeting and the New York Herald
thus celebrates his reception:
"For several minutes nothing could be heard
but the general and tumultuous roar of the
united applause of the assembled thousands
When the excitement had somewhat snbsded
stalwarth man sprung up and proposed three
cheers for General Scott. This was given as
of brazen trumpets, and with a unity and en-
thusiasm indescribable. These cheers were
repeated again and again, and after they had
subsidized he was escorted to prominent place
on the platform. The band having arrived,
played Hail Columbia," and the "Marseillaise
Hymn" The excitement produced by the
thrilling music of the "Marseillaise," seemed
to bring back to the memory of the audience
the heroic deeds of the great living American
captain" who thus calmly and serenely sat
before them, and their enthusiasm again touad
vent in renewed cheers. Nine rounds of ve-
hement applause were given with the enthu-
siasm OF the preceding ones, while the gentle
men on the platform waved hats and handker-
chiefs, and We'd with each other in every con-
ceivable demonstration of respect AS Gen.
Scott rose to make his obeisance, the people
grew perfectly wild with excitment, which
was carried tothe utmost pitch while the shrill
trnmpets and changing cymbals of the band
poured forth the powerful strain, "Iail to the
Chief"
The Herald can take sedative, and go to
bed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-02-23

A MAMMOTH IMPoRrATIoN.-One of the
most remarkable things that have come across
the water recently from ''la belle France" is A
specimen of the Chaumontel pear, magnificent
IN appearance and enormous in its propor
tons. This is giant among pears, and
measures round the thickest part sixteen inch
ecs, and the longest way eighteen and onebaf
inches-weight three pounds. This noble
representative Of the French orchards would
put to the blush any Yankee pear that we have
ever seen. 1t was sent from Havre to Eliphalct
stone, Esq member OF the General Court from
Journal '00''"'
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-02-23

PLEASANT SUBMISSION the evening of
the 4th inst Capt Cornelius Putnam, an aged
and much respected citizen of Sutton, was "sur-
prised" at his residence by large number of his
grandchildren and great, grandchildren, in
whose behalf Mr.. r. f. Leonard presented to
him purse of money as a testimonial of their
respect and love. Very pleasant expressions
of affection and esteem were made on both
sides. Mr.. Putnam is nearly eighty years oil
age, and still hale and hearty. He has now
living 7 children, 25 grandchildren, and 10
grandchildren.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-02-23

SUICIDE BY AN UNHAPPY HUsBAND.-On
Saturday, John Thomas Foster died at Belle.
vue Hospital, New York, in consequence of
taking powerful dose of laudanum at the
store of Mrs. Mcconnell, No. 1856 First Ave
nue.. After taking a social drink with some
friends, he drew from his pocket a small bottle
filed with the poison, and drank the whole Of
it, In one of his pockets was found letter
addressed to his brother, in which it is stated
that his mother and sisters caused his separa-
ton from his wife and children, who reside in
Tiyprnonl -
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-02-23

The RAIN caused our army of skaters, yes
terday, most reluctantly, to stay at home
Messrs. Walker & Sweetser cleared the snow
to the satisfaction of the club and of all who
visited the lake. The early train lat 81 took
down nearly as many lady as gentlemen skat-
ers, and the next lat 1J) had also fair pro.
portion. The ice answered the expectations
of all; but the weather did not. We believe
there was general disposition to put the
blame where it belonged. Should this then
not continue too long, and one clear bracing
night be vouchsafed to us, there will yet be
splendid skating on the lake. In enumeratng
the attractions and convenences of the lake
for parties of pleasure, grateful mention should
always be made of that barn in which our
friends found such pleasant shelter while
waiting for the train.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-02-23

OF the Charleston Convention shall nomi-
nate southern man for the presidency, it will
re-affirm the Cincinnati platform but, if the
southern leaders find it more expedient to take
northern man, then the platform will declare
for the bred Scott decision and territorial
slave code" Such, we are told, is the present
understanding among the recognized leaders of
the democracy at Washington. This scheme
is intended to head off Douglas and secure the
nomination of southern extremist, Jefferson
Davis, for instance, who has, lately, been re-
markably mild, for him, and in whose behalf
the old Pierce administration and Mexican
war brotherhood, are now at work.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-02-23

FIREMEN's BALL.-The fifth annual ball of
Yankee Engine Company No. 5, of this city,
Capt F. w. Townsend, took place at Horti-
cultural Hall, last evening. Over one hundred
couples were present, and Joined in the dance
The Fire Department OF this city were re-
presented by Chief Engineer Hudson, and
Assistant Engineers Reyes and Combs, and
companies by Captains Goodspeed, lew,
Brimhall, and others. The captains and other
members of Gen. Taylor No 2, of Webster,
Torrent No l, of Marlboro, Wide Awake
Hose, Washington l, and Protector 2, of Mil
ford, De Witt l, of Oxford, and Franklin AS
sociates, of Charleston, were all present. The
music was furnished by Goddard and Aldrch' S
QuadIille Band.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-02-23

MILLBuRr.-A party of friends paid sur
prise visit to A. C. Wood, Esq, last Tuesday
evening. Mr.. Wood, though taken wholly by
surprise, cordially invited them in, and in due
course of time, spread before them table,
beautifully laden with choice viands, and the
delicacies of the season. The festivities were
kept up until late hour and the guests de-
parted, bearing in grateful remembrance the
kindness and hospitality of the host. Those
friends who were prevented from attending,
lost the pleasure of enjoying one of the best
social gatherings Of the season.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-02-23

COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT.-The friends of
W. II. Valentine, who is so favorably known
as the prompter of Arbuckle PATHS quad
rifle band, have planned complimentary ball,
to take place at Brinley Hall, next Friday
night The subscription list, in circulation, is
well signed, and, before it is full, those who
have not seen it and who desire to 90, should
leave their names at No. 2 Lincoln House
Block.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-02-23

"THE TELESCOPE, AN ALLEGoRY," and
"MooRcRoFT HATCH, OR DARKNESS AND
LIGHT" are the titles of two new books for
young readers, just published by Henry Hoyt,
Boston. They are well written and hand
somely printed. For sale by W. H. Sanford.
CAssELL's NATURAL HIsroRY, part first,
price 10 cents, is for sale by S. Thompson &
Co. The pictorial illustrations are very album
dant and very finely executed, and the work is
In all respects one of substantial value. S.
Thompson & Co. have also for sale Cassell's
Illustrated Family Bible, part first
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-02-23

Mr. HYATT AND THE SENATE ISouts1r1oN
ne puoncaton of the correspondence betwec,
Mr.. lhaddeus Hyatt and the Senate Invest
gazing Committee, previous to the action
the Senate itself on Tuesday, ordering his a,
rest shows how near we are to absolute no,,
er in whatyer concerns the institution % p,.".
cry. In reply to note informing him that hi
presence was desired at a session of tbe con,
mite on the 18th inst, he returned a con-
teous and respectful note, asking the indul
gence Of delay. The committee then Issue
a peremptory command for him to attend o
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-02-23

II is the concurrent testimony of medical
men in Halifax and st. John, where the small
pox has been somewhat malignant, that there
is no house where gas is burned, Of the ord.
nary consumption, in which the disease has
yet found Judgment The gas, it is supposed,
is apowerful disinfectant, and hence there is
no contagion within the circle Of its influence.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-02-23

WHY THERE ARE NO SEEDS FOR DIsTRrBU-
TloN;-Our agricultural friends will under
stand that the reason why the usual distribu-
tlon OF domestic seeds is not made from the
Patent Office this year, is because the appro-
prlatlon for agricultural purposes for the year
ending June 30, 1860, is mainly devoted to the
scheme OF furnishing tea plants to the sonth, at
a great expense: The appropriation was
smaller than usual, and what was left of the
funds was pretty much exhausted in CARVING
on the tea experiment. for the benefit of the
planters.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-02-23

TEMPLEToN. - The first Congregational
church in TempletOn, which has been newly
modelled and furnished throughout, will be
dedicated on the 18th inst. This meeting
house was built about fifty years ago Rev.
Charles Wellington, d. D., the senior pastor
of the society, completes, this week, the eigh-
tieth year of his age and the fifty-third year of
his pastorate.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-02-23

WOMEN OUTRAGED AT SEA.-It is some
thlhg worth observation that there has been
psesenteo Dill to the consideration of Congress
which proposes such an amendment of the
passenger laws as shall provide for the hatter
security of female passengers. It is a notn-
rious fact that few prepossessing young women
arrive here as steerage passengers. from
Europe, without being debauched, en- route, bv
some of the officers or crew of the shin in
which they embark; and, although the poet
SAWS -
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THE WRECKED STEAMER

We have received no additional intelligence
from the steamer Hungarian. The storm has
made it impossible for other vessels to ap-
proach the scene of her disaster without dan
ger of immediate destruction. AT last &C.
counts, she was on ledge of rocks, near Cape
Sable, going to pieces. Portions of the wreck,
probably have foated ashore; but, Geographic
and other communication was SO completely
interrupted, that nothing further from the
wreck had reached Halifax, at late hour last
night.
The steamship Hungarian is the fourteenth
Atlantic steamer that has been lost, beginning
with the President. Four of these lost steam
ers were never heard from after leaving port,
to wit the President, the City of Glasgow,
the Pacific, and the Tempest. The record is
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-02-23

began life together we worked hard and lira,
upon porridge, and such like, cradnalJv a 'eH
ing to our comforts as our means imnyo~ saJ-
until we were able at length to dine off b;t ~
roast meat, and sometimes boiled cbnctio y.
lchickenl but as for Jack, our son, he world
backward and and began NTH The ch,tckie frs,
Mayor Wood has appointed to a Responsible
position in the government of New Yori c;t.'
prominent leader in that useful political or
ganization known as the dead Rabbits y
The hero's name is FATTY Welsh"
Last Wednesday, in the absence of Mr..
e. Morrison, Bradford, Pa, large wolf came
INTO his yard and commenced picking at some
bones which were about fifty feet from the
house His little daughter was playing near
,py' ana within rod where lupus passed, but
he only turned his head, without OFFERING t|
disturb her. She ran into the house and in
formed her mother, who frightened the beas
from the premises with sticks.
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as follows :.


President Never heard of
q Columbia All hands saved.
q Humboldt All hands saved.
a. CITY ofGasgow, Never heard of.
5. City of Philadelphia, All hands saved.
6. Franklin, All hands saved.
Z. Arctic, few only saved.
s. Pacific, Never heard of.
g. Lyonnais, few only saved.
TO- Tempest, Never heard of
IL Austria, Burned, many lives lost.
IL Indian, Three lives lost.
10. Argo, All hands saved
IA, Hungarian, All hands lost, probably.
The Hungarian was new vessel, and this
was her third voyage from England She be-
longed to the Montreal Steamship Company,
and was first class vessel. That company
has six other vessels, namely: the Bohemian,
the North Briton, the Anglo Saxon, the Nova
Scotia, the North American, and new vessel
to be called the Canadian They had another
fine steamship, the Indian, which was wrecked
on a small island off the coast of Nova Scotia,
ON the Dist day of last December. All on
board the Indian were for time in great peril
of their lives, as it was very difficult for help
to reach them. When full of passengers,
these steamers have on board about six hun
dred persons, crew included.
The Hungarian's usual crew consisted of
about ITO persons, including the officers, and
some 40 stewards. Her burthen was 2900
tons, and she had first-class cabin accommoda.
tons for $50 or more passengers, with room in
the steerage for 800 to $50. 1t is not likely
that she came from England full of passengers
on this trip, for there are not so many who
cross the Atlantic, at this season, as during
the summer months; but the probability is
that she had on board 800 or 400 persons, all of
whom persisted with her.