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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-05-21
BUSINESS NOTICES.

WEBsTERs DICTIONARY IN WAsHINGToN.-From the
most prominent Teachers in Washington, D. c.:
WASHINGTON CITY D. c. April 90 1860
The undersigned DESTROYS expressing their views Of
"WEBsTER's UNABRIDGED Dictionary" give, as the
result of many years experience and observation as
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more than half century
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scarcely an exception have been acknowledged WHEREBY
er the English language is known.
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meaning and use of words seven-eghths of the
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aura SILAS l.. LOOMS, A. NJ, NJ. d.,
frn' Western Academy, Washington, D. C.
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r II. STEELE
frin' Rugby Academy Washington City, D. C,
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NoTICE.-The Childrens Mental Exhibition that cam.
off at Brney Hail. the 18th ul did as well as could
be expected under the circumstances as there was
large gathering at Mechanics Hall the same evening
The committee take pleasure in returning thanks to tho
public for their patronage this and similar occasions
Amount taken, S3l 81; leaving after expenses, So
Mrs. MARY A. JOHNSON
. AlRs. HARRIET WILLARD,
j. j. JOHNSON. 6Comnlttee
HENRY WILLARD,
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DISHONESTY IN THE Police DEPARTMENT
OF BosToN.-We have made allusion else
where to the disgraceful discovery that seven
members of the Boston police department
have been concerned in various petty robberies
thst have happened in Boston within few
years. Itappears that as early as 1857 Deputy
Chief Ham suspected policeman James Nc
Crillis, who subsequently was removed from
duty. Several robberies have taken place
since, but not till last Thursday night were the
guilty parties detected McCrillis and Isaac
Il. Hutchins and j. H. Goodwin of the second
police station, the principals, with several 9TH
ers, have been arrested. Hutchins made a
clean breast of it, duplicating many others OF
the second station as petty thieves, who had
for many years been in the habit of commit
ting depredations, by entering stores either
with false keys, or by gaining access to stores
through coal scuttles and other ways His
confession was the groundwork of the arrest of
some fourteen.
1t appears that they have entered the stores
of Messrs. John X. Rogers, Brodhead & Co.,
on fremont street; Jackman's, Dock Square !;
Bean & Clayton, Merriam, Henry Atkins &
Son, South Market street; Bates & Gold
thwait, Coburn's, on Court street; Lyman
fuckers, Hopkins, etc, and took therefrom
little articles, such as tea, cigar, boots, rugs,
cue In some cases. as the drafts made were
not large, the thefts were not discovered, and
ine whole amount of depredations committed
WOMB not amount in DOLLARS TO MORE THAN
THREE OR -FOUR HUNDRED, SO far as discov-
cred Some stores have been entered dozen
Times and family supplies obtained as needed.
The Mayor has discharged from tho nolioo
the following officers j. B. Hutchips i n
Goodwin, William Lasser Milton HI.
Daniel NJ Hill, Joseph Kingsley, and ! X
Cilley. The latter is attached to s,a,ior .
Hill to station !, but all the rest are FROM
station 2 There are three others who have
been suspended and their cases will be taken
into consideration. The chief of police also
entered complaints before Judge Wells of the
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The DOWNFALL OF ROAST BEEF-The
trouble among the cattle of Brookfeld has
caused ban to be laid on meat in that part of
the state, and the farmers have taken to eggs.
The poultry yards are unable to furnish the
supply called for in these days of diseased cat
tie. If this state of things should continue
long, the enemies Of roast beef will feel eneour-
aged, and possibly they may come to think
of this dreadful pleuro-pneumonia only as ne
cessary to change incorrigible hankerers after
the flesh pots of Egypt into neophytes of the
view of bad matter, it becomes subject for
rejoicing to all who favor the growth of Ora
hamism or the stern apple discipline of Mr..
Acott
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police court against Hutchins, Lassell and
Goodwin, who were committed but subsequent.
ly procured bail There were held in 81 1000
bail.
The Boston police force. who have borne
thus far high character for efficiency and
fidelity, are much chagrined at the discovery
OF this rascality on the part of few of their
associates
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RATIFICATION MEETING.-The republicans
of Boston and vicinity hold a ratification meet
ing at Faneuil Hall, tomorrow, Tuesday eve
ming, to which Messrs John A. Andrew and
George S. Boutwell, have been invited, and
which will probably be addressed by other
gentlemen The nominations should be rati.
he'd in every town in the state, and organiza-
tlons should be at once effected to secure the
largest popular vote ever given for presiden-
ual candidate in Massachusetts,.
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nc meeting assembled at the State House, and
was addressed by several prominent citizens
The meeting adjourned at p NJ, and headed
by band, proceeded TO the residence of Mr..
Lincoln and serenaded him. His appearance
was the signal for immense cheering, and
when quietness was finally restored, he said he
did not suppose the honor Of the visit was in.
tended particularly for him as private citi-
zen, but rather to the representative OF a great
party. In reference to his position on polit-
cal questions of the day, he referred his nu-
merous hearers to his public letters and speech
es. His speech throughout was loudly ap-
plauded
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Mr. Stewards PosIrIoN.-It is stated that
when Mr.. Seward left Washington it was his
purpose not to resume his seat in the Senate,
proposing, whether nominated or not at Chi
cago, to close his senatorial career. 1t does
not appear whether the rumor is well founded
or not; though it probably grew out of the
well-known fact that in case the convention
had resulted in accordance with the hopes of
his friends, he would have resigned his seat.
Under the circumstances, the departure of Mr..
Seward from the public counsels would be a
national loss, and the occasion of universal re-
greet.
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of boards on his fathers lumber wharf, the pile
of boards fell, injuriHg the Cowdin lad so Sc
verely that it is feared he cannot recover. One
of his legs was broken, and his head badly
crushed, so that the brain eXuded from the ear
MIDDLEsEX COUNTY.
The ancient town of Marlboro is to cele-
brate the two hundredth anniversary of its in.
corporation on Wednesday, June 49, The
towns of Westboro Southboro', and North
boro,' which were originally included in MARI
boros limits, are to participate in the festiv-
ties Hon. Charles Hudson is to deliver the
address. The exercises will be held under a
pavilion on Ockocangansett Hill.
BRISTOL COUNTY.
The pedler's horse and wagon which was
supposed to have been stolen from Westport
last week, have been found in Pawtucket.
hitched to a tree, but some of the valuables are
missing.
Rev. Thomas T. Richmond was installed
colleague pastor of the First Congregational
church in Taunton, on the 10th inst. Rev.
Mr. Maltby of Taunton, delivered the sermon,
and Rev. N. j. Breed of Southboro, the Right
Hand of Fellowship.
A large fire occurred at North Attleboro
last Friday night, by which the Union House
with adjoining buildings was burned. The
loss is about $4,000, mostly insured
HAMPDEN COUNTY.
Alonzo Lyon, a respectable farmer of Wales.
was found dead Thursday afternoon in his
room, suspended to the bed post. Several
years ago an uncle of his hung himself, and
the two men who took him down both hung
themselves few years after.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
Part of skeleton, supposed to be that of
an Indian. who possibly might have fallen in
the battle of Turner's Falls, was found last
week, buried upon Temples Island above
Montague bridge.
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY.
The Palmer Journal details the particulars
of a case OF elOpement in Enfield, in which the
M rtins Atia = Mnrl L.
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years.
We all honor success thus achieved. For it
has been achieved over the early ignorances of
an untried department of enterprise; over
thickcoming discouragements over the alb
sence of aid from the government; over the
variations in demand of price which elate to.
day and depress tomorrow ; and consequently
over the at times almost irresistible tempta-
tions to lie down under the cloud of defeat.
The few who have conquered upon these fields
OF our common welfare, winning in but few
instances independence to themselves but ra.
ther the title to public confidence and graft
tude, leave honored names when they die
They are benetactors, more truly and more
largely than many public man whose bier is
garanded. They have established the indus
try of the state more conspicuously than their
own fortunes they have stimulated its public
| spirit and inventive talents and material pro.
gress, at an expense of toll, sacrifice, and ex-
posure to the reproaches which are apt to fol-
low failure, such as only sturdy men can sus-
tain and vanquish. Mr.. William B. Fox was
one of these.
In the higher qualities of his character he
leaves legacy of good remembrances. He
was true man from beginning and unto the
end. He was controlled by religious prn-
cipes, And his religion was of manly type
honest enough not to be overthrow needless
ly by the financial squalls, which though
usually fitful, come to some with the periodic
ity of autumnal breezes without large pre-.
tentions and loud voices, yet guiding with an
even hand a uniform benevoence uncareflll
even TO plainness in its style and mode, yet
rich in the culture Of conscience and of kind
ness ttached to its own phases of belief and
worship, yet generous towards other opinions
and not willing to exclude from its sympathy
any of all the diversified forms, which, how
ever discordant as mere expressions, become
la rmonious and acCordant after all in making
up the inner and higher life of our christian
city All these characteristics William B.
Fox developed in the free outlines of con.
slant exemplifcaton and so doing, upon all
occasions without concealment, visible and ac-
cessible to all persons and to all sects, he has
left in the parish and in the city as well the
marks of his individuality as the traces of his
usefulness, and in his family circle the as
surances OF that general esteem and respect
for his character, which is an imperishable
patrimony. b.
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substantially agreed as TO principles, there
were wide differences as to who should be
chosen for standard bearer. Various interests
were to be eonsulted-variouS circumstances
were TO be taken into account. 1t was to be
determined not merely who was the ablest
man, but who could rally around him the
strongest forces. We presume there was no
difference OF opinion as to who should be the
candidate, Judged with sole reference to his in
trinsic merits but there UuS question as to
whether that candidate would not arouse GER
tain elements of opposition, which otherwise
might be dormant. The convention has de-
clded that however eminent his claims, Mr..
Seward is not the candidate around whom the
republican party can best be marshalled. 1t is
not for us to arraign its wisdom We bow to
its behcsts, and cheerfully accept a chieftain,
who, if not our first choice, we may well be
proud to follow.
From the Albany Evening Journal.
The declaration Of principles made at Chi
cage, is one that it is impossible to read with
out pride and pleasure Broad and firm in
doctrine, temperate and dignifed in tone, the
resolutions enunciate truths that lie at the
very foundation of republican government,
and upon which alone republican government
can hope for enduring prosperity. They are
IN strong contrast to those platforms" which
seem to have been put forward by our oppo.
nents only to deceive. There is no evasion,
no double meaning in them, from beginning to
end. Their prevailing spirit is patriotism, and
their purpose the preservation of constitution
al freedom. The unanimity with which they
were adopted, is conclusive answer to the
pretence that there is any dscordance of ideas
as to national pollcy among republicans.
[By telegraph
SPRINGFIELD, Ill, May l8.-At noon to.
day Mr. Lincoln received the announcement
OF his nomination, when his friends warmly
congratulated him. To night the city is in a
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TO Purchasers of neutrality-suspicious. atten-
ton is called to an examination of MY STOCK OF
CLOTHING which for style make and finish is second
to no Custom work in the city,
Garments made to order in the best manner at short
notice.
just bear in mind that you find better goods at this
store and buy them cheaper than at any other store in
the city. d. H. FAMFS
Harrington Corner Main and Front street.
apzV dtf Opposite City Hall
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What. or which !. one nest. Vermlfuge

what, or Which Is the Best, VermIfuge
or Rain DestrOyers-Is a question daily and hour
y asked by parents for the health of their chill
dren All who at all acquainted with the articles
will Immediately answer, DR. MLANE'S CELEBRAT-
ED NERMlFUGE, PREPARED BY FLEMING BROTHERS,
PITTSBURGH Pa 1t has never been known to fail and
is one of the safest remedies that can be used friend
OF ours lately handed to the following statement in
reference to this Vermfuge:
NEW YORK., September rs, 1882
Gontiemen-A young lady OF my acquaintance had
been for long time troubled with worms advised her
to try Dr. NJ Lanes Celebrated Yermifuge prepared by
Fleming Bros, of Pitsburge Pa She accordingly pur-
chased and took one vial which caused her to discharge
gn unusual large quantity of worms She was mmedi-
aely relieved of all the dreadful symptoms accompany
ing TINS disease and rapids her usual health
The young lady does wish her name mentioned her
residence however is 800 Fifth street. and she refers TO
MIS- Hardle, No. 3, Manhattan place.
Purchasers will be careful to ask for DR. N'LANE,s
CELEBRATED YERMIFUGE, manufacturedbv FLEM
Ing BROS, of littsburg Pa. All other Vermitilges in
comparison are worthless. Dr. NJ Lanes genuine yerni
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signature Of FIEuTNC ppoC
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INSURANCE CAsE.-A hearing was had on
Saturday, at Boston, before Judge .Merrick,
upon a bill brought by w. H. Willard ct al,
VS.. the president and directors of the Mechan.
les Mutual Insurance Company, praying the
court to enjoin committee appointed by said
directors with power to re.insure in some 9TH
or company the risks in the mechanics class
The business of this company is in two class
es, called the manufacturers and the mechan-
les, respectively. The assurances under the
manufacturers branch now amount to about
$2,500000, and under the other branch to
S 100000, with funds in the treasury belonging
to the latter branch, amounting TO some $4,000
or $4,000. The directors in April discontinued
issuing policies except in the manufacturers
class, and in May voted to re-insure the out
standing risks of the other class, and appointed
A. II. Bullock and f. H. Dewey TO effect the
insurance. The petitioners holders of policies
in the mechanics class, asked for an injunc.
ton to restrain the committee from re-insur.
ing. The petition also set forth that they pro-
posed a meeting of the corporation, in the
hepe to overrue the action of the directors.
The respondents answered that thay had acted
in good faith, and for the benefit of the policy
holders. They had already made contract
with the Providence Washington Insurance
Company of Providence, by which that com
pany assumes all the risks, upon the payment
of sum agreed upon, and were bound to full.
full that contract.
The court suggested that as they had made
that contract the company were bound by it.
1t appeared to be a proper arrangement as
some of the policies had long time to run.
The injunction was refused For the petition
ers appeared George f Very, and for the re-
spondents, Hon. f. H. Dewey.
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The REGATTA meeting on Saturday eve.
ming called together many who are anxious to
have the union college regatta the coming sum-
mer on Lake Quinsigamond. 7. w. Higgin.
son presided 1t was apparent from the re-
marks made by several gentlemen present that
the people of Worcester were ready to do as
much for the success of the regatta this season
as was done last year, and that equally liberal
prizes would be offered. A doubt was express
ed concerning the probability of meeting of
the college boat clubs anywhere this season,
as the Harvard students had made no decisive
movement to indicate their desire for a contest.
But it was decided that our citizens must be
prepared to welcome them Hospitality when
ever the time shall be fixed for the contest. A
sub committee consisting of Messrs. Nathaniel
Paine and F. B. Rice, was appointed to cor.
respondent with the college boat clubs, and
call another meeting as soon as any informa.
ton they might receive should indicate that
the students of Harvard, Yale, Brown, and
other colleges, had so far united in the enter.
prise as to agree on a day for the race.
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CITY AND COUNTY.
The Late WIN. IL. Fox.

Our community have already heard with
regret that Mr. William B. Fox, of this city,
died on Friday evening last. He was sixty-six
years of age. Possessing a naturally robust
frame, he had appeared to be in the vigor of
an advanced manhood, though known to have
been for some years at times afflicted with an
acute disease.
Mr.. Fox was one of the marked business
men, who, by their energy, perseverance and
intelligence have given character to our
city, and, indeed, it ought to be said, to the
state. He commenced his active life more
than forty years ago, in Pomfret, Conn. His
means then consisted entirely in his own brave
purposes; his friends, in the auguries and
agencies by which a rewarding Providence
beckons on the honest and resolute. Many of
our readers will recoect the occupation in
which he then engaged, which was the old
fashioned business of supplying custom card
ing work in wool, in which he continued for a
few years at Pomfret, and subsequently at
Iol.and, being burnt out in both places. He
at length removed TO Worcester, solicited by
the late eccentric and ingenious VIM Hovey
to purchase his carding machine, which was
worked in the southerly section of the town.
In this situation he remained until he came
into the possession of the old red mill standing
upon Green street. In his new position his
enterprise gradually advanced, with the devel-
opment of the times, through the vcissitudes
Of the early WOODEN business, which in Ameri.
ca, for the first thirty years of its history left
more wrecks than fortunes. For many years
associated with our esteemed townsman, Mr..
George T. Rice, by his will and industry he
contributed largely to the ultimate triumph of
this branch Of American labor over the now
unappreciated difficulties which surrounded il,
pioneers. The establishment on G.Eng -IIen $
is of the very few in tl'' ia mis- IS busipess-
whole state heinz :.,s..y Hour =,
. ,.is7keeperS, alrcluded IN the enun
'ioh-whs iE any "a have with an eminent degrC
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The decision of the Chicago convention has
put an end to the multitude of speculations in
reference to the relative strength of candi
dates, and has settled the status of several OF
the doubtful states" 1t is no longer the
part of wisdom to agitate the question whetl-
er some other candidate might not have been
stronger in certain states, or contributed more
to the general result, than another. In party
which is essentially one of principles, and not
of men, the hour which decides who are to be
its candidates and leaders, decides also that the
only way of achieving the success OF princi-
pies is through their cordial and undivided
support In the spirit with which the repubi.
can nominations have been received by friend
an foe--the universal respect and conviction
of their strength on the one hand, and the
sense of annoyance and disquietude on the
other-there is ample evidence of the wis
dom which secured such result. The nomi-
nation of Mr.. Lincoln will very much change
the character of the campaign, from the gen.
eral expectation. The fire with which Illinois
is alre ady ablaze will extend throughout the
gre at northwest, to the utter ruin of every
faction Of the democracy. 1t is said that when
Mr. Douglas heard of the nomination he ac-
KIN owledged that Mr. Lincoln would carry the
estern states against any candidate but him.
self Should Mr.. Douglas receive the nomi-
nation at Baltimore, which does not now seem
probable, he will have an opportunity to re-
wise his modest assumption. The opportunity
now given to the sterling republicans of that
section to win commanding position in the
political history Of the country, has not been
given them for useless and idle purpose. OF
the only two states which can be called doubt
full, Illinois may be pledged for republican ma
Jorities only surpassed, if at all, by those which
were given for the amented Bissell and Ind-
ana, grateful for the cordial recognition of her
preferences, will not fall far behind her s q
state. The inference has been h Or 81
that New York would have. cr;ho oaJoS
of dc, tf,sl