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Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1860-05-31
A Republican Device.

4 portrait of the late Democratic Sen
ator from California, the Hon. David
Broderick, who was shot in duel with
Judge Terry, as all our readers will re-
member, was prominently displayed in the
"Wigwam" at Chicago during the ses-
sions Of the Republican Convention, and
beneath it was written. They have killed
me because | was opposed to the extern
sion of slavery and to a corrupt Admins
tration." Mr.. Broderick opposed the
Black Republican party, their principles
and their candidates up to to the time OF
his untimely and lamented death, and we
have no reason to believe that he ever
gave uttcrance to these words Like their
progenitors, who opposed the hero Jack
son, they are willing to invade the sane
tity of the grave, bring its coffined in
mates forth and with sacrilegious hands
place upon them forged labels, for the
purpose of sustaining their corrupt and
unholy cause.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1860-05-31

How THE THISTLE SAVED SCOTLAND
The following is related as the origin of
the use of the thistle as the national en-
blem of Scotland: When the Danes in
vaded Scotland, they availed themselves
of the pitch darkness of night to attack
the Scottish forces unawares. In ap-
proach in the Scottish forces unobserved,
and marching barefootcd to prevent their
tramp being heard, one of the Danes trod
upon a large prickley thistle, and the
sharp cry of pain which instinctively ut
tered suddenly apprSed the Scots OF their
danger, who Immediately ran to their
arms and defeated the foe with great
slaughter. The thistle was thencefor
ward adopted as the national insignia of
Scotland.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1860-05-31

WoMAN's RIGHrs.--Rosa Bonheur, the
greatest female painter that ever handled
brush, was asked:
"Have you given the Woman's Rights
question any attention.
"W Woman's rights! woman's nonsense"
she answered. women should seek to
establish their rights by good and great
works, and not by conventions. fl had
got up convention to debate the ques
ton OF my ability to paint 'Morche az
Chepaur,' (The Horse Fair, for which
England would pay me forty thousand
francs, the decision would have been
against me. felt the power within me
to paint | cultivated it, and have pro-
duccd works that won the favorable ver-
diet of the great judges. | have no pa
tience with women who ask permission to
think"
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1860-05-31

THE real design of education is to give
children resources that will endure as long
as life endures; habits that time anchor
ate, not destroy; occupation that will
render sickness tolerable, solitude pleas
ant, age venerable, life more dignified
and useful, and death less terrible.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1860-05-31

A glutton Of fellow who was dining
at hotel. in the course of the battle OF
knives and forks, accidentally cut his
mouth. which was observed by a Yankee
opposite, who bawled ont, 81 say, mister
don't cut that hole in your countenance
any larger or We'll starye.'
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1860-05-31

"THAT's part of the sinking fund, "
as chap, said when box of specie went
to the bottom of the river.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-25
Fire Inquest.

The inquest, held by Judge Green, to
investigate the origin of the late fire in
Stones block, was commenced yesterday fore
noon, in the Police Court Room. The first
witness called was
Timothy 5. Stone, owner of the building.
He first heard of the fire by telegraph in Bos-
ton. The store occupied by Mr. Knowlton
was most burned Had the appearance of
having been set on fire. The building was
lighted by gas and warmed by furnace and
stoves. Knowlton's store was warmed by coal
stoves: Damage to the building about $3.50
M'chaet Mclaughlin - had charge of the
store, 1lres, shutting up, opening, &c. Closed
the sDop on the evening OF the 18th, about five
minutes before nine o'clock. Mr. Knowlton
tastens the door between the two stores. Left
nm there when he went home, evening of the
18TH. AT the time of the alarm, he saw fire IN
Mr.. stones part, at the door, The flame was
small, about three inches square. The alarm
was gwen about IL o'clock-was in bed at the
time. There was no fire in the furnace when
we went home When he arrived at the build
ing the door between the stores of Stone and
Knowton lind been opened The bolt had
been broken and lay on Mr.. Knowltons side
OF the door. The keys of the building are
locked up in the counting room.
EdCdrd ). Stone, son of I. S. Stone--was
the hrst person that went into his fathers
store. Was on Pearl street when the alarm
was given the hose had just gone in when he
arrived saw light through the door leading
INTO Mr. hnowlton's store, on the floor the
door between the two stores was open found
all the keys, except cellar and counting room
key, III the counting room. Picked up some
matches near where the fire was, in Stones
part, and showed them to deputy Marshal
jackson. Also some shavings and chips
Charles r. Ten, foreman Of Tiger Engine
Co. No Con the evening of the 18th, arrived
at Stones block when only four persons were
there; saw no fire in Mr. Stones part went
for the hose to attach the hydrant would not
allow the door to be opened until water was
had the fire was on the left hand of the door
way thought it originated from the shelf
above In the stairway it took outside this
was the only place he saw on fire; was first in
formed by young Evans of the fire.
Il. L. Hudson, Assistant Chief Engineer of
the Fire Department.-Was ON horseback, and
heard Mr. Few say, "Smash the door" Two
lines OF hose poured in at the grocery store ;
followed IN eight feet; saw 10 flame ord cred
the iireinen out, and went in on hands and
knees 10 the cellar door and stairs there was
dense smoke cellar door was hot and char.
red ordered the water in again. The bolt was
then broken on; think 1t was done, however,
after the fire was discovered; think the fire
was set IN two or three places most fire in
the stairway; a basket near the fluid barrel
was burned 1t was in the southeast corner
and no other fire within fifteen feet OF il
there was lire on the shelf to the left in tho
back end of Mr.. Stones store.
Il. w. Sturtevant, Assistant Engineer, and
Clerk of the Board.--Arrived soon after the
door Of the grocery store was opened, entered
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-25
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY es. 1890.
DOUGLAS AND THE LATEST DEMOCRACY"

The speech of Senator Douglas in behalf of
a slave code, not merely for the territories, but
for the whole country, has caused sensation
among his friends. They defend him, of
course; but it will be seen by the discussion i'll
the House yesterday, that his Illinois follow
ers are anxious to hide sll the more atrocious
parts of his doctrine. They do this for effect
among their constituents but the language of
Mr.. Douglas was too plain to be mistaken.
He demands sedition act to punish and sup
press free thought and free speech at the
North. To make his peace with slavery and
secure its support in the Charleston Conven-
ton, he declares that men should be indicted
for upholding the doctrines of the Republican
party. He would shut them up in the peni-
tertiary, and therefore proposes an act OF Con
gress which shall authorize the general gov
eminent to treat them in thls manner
The present aim of the democratic party is
to compel the whole country to defend and
honor slavery as a good thing. This has ap-
peared in every southern democratic speech
that has been delivered in the present Con-
gress. We see it in every southern utterance
on the subject. The other day, at Richmond,
Attorney General Tucker toasted Charles
O'Conor as "the one wise man of the North,
and declared that there can be no peace be-
tween the free and slave States, until the
whole North think of slavery as Mr.. O'Conor
does. And Mr.. Iverson, in the Senate tells
the northern democracy that they will be
-oft ba,, hot
slavery is right and praiseworthy, and he adds
that "the south" cannot be satisfied so long as
any but the slaveholding view of the institu-
ton is tolerated in any part of the country.
Here is the real issue between the two parties.
Let every man choose for himself, thought
fully and honestly, considering well what is
best for himself and his children. 1t is a Sc.
rious matter and there should be no trifing.
1t has for some time been evident that there
would be demand for such an act of Congress
as Douglas proposes, by means of which slave
ry S reign Of terror could be extended into the
free states. And it is appropriate that the first
movement to secure such an act should
come from the man who first moved repeal
Of the Missouri Compromise. Those who
have tried to discover something liberal in
the views of Senator Douglas, will find it use
full to study his last speech. He says moth
ing original; but he presents, in behalf of
slavery, an issue which must be met The
Union may be destroyed by hideous trans
formation, as well as by dissolution; and the
democratic party seems determined that its
destruction shall come, one way or the other
Men who propose such things are conspiretors
and traitors and the honest sentiment of the
them forever.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-25

WORCESTER MEDICAL LIBRARY.-Some Of
our readers may not be aware that the Wor-
cester District Medical Society has one of the
finest medical Libraries in the country. 1t is.
probably, the argest in the state A recently
printed catalogue of this valuable collection of
books has been laid or our table. 1t fills 1913
pages and shows the titles of some of the very
best medical and surgical works in existence.
With such library at hand, the profession in
this district must necessarily be more inteli-
gent and skillful than it could be without it.
This library was founded in 1898, by the Gift,
for that purpose, of Fifty pounds value in
books" by DR.. Elijah Dix. Additions were
made from time to time, by purchase and do
nation. Hon Daniel Waldo gave to the IL
brary $4,000, tie income of which was to be
expended in the purchase of new books and
DR.. Wilder gave $500. The society now has
over $4,000 securely invested, the income from
which, with other means, will constantly re
new and increase this valuable collection of
books, and keep it, as it is now, the object
of just pride and choice care, to the medical
profession in this neighborhood. 1t is now adj,
mirably arranged and in excellent condition.
We arc told in the preface to this catalogue that
every member of the society "has interested
himself in its welfare and improvement"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-25

THE FRENCH Yesterday was
examination day at the academy of Misses
Robinson and Gardner. There was large
attendance of parents and friends, to note the
proficiency of the pupils and to enjoy the
spirit Of refinement which pervades the spa,
cious halls Of the French Institute. The ex.
animation was thorough in the English branch.
es, music, painting, the languages, gymnastics,
in fact, in nearly every branch of study or
discipline deemed necessary in our schools and
seminaries, and, evidently, was more than
satisfactory to the parents. Not the least pleas
ant feature of this school is the politeness of
the pupis-a certain sign that the important
study of manners is not forgotten there. In
the evening, large company of invited guests
Joined with scholars and teachers in pleasant
reunion.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-25
MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.


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currad in nrosoort;o,, '''erI VI costs IN
lionor law If Annlotn, H. ',o,'.ion i .e u tie
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mutes If Coo NJ Sill NJ e1 VI ueai
Watertown for law orairs 't''J " paneis vi
of w UoIbrook ond - 90 9I'. .iiuIi''hs
EpgIev and ie ar" otL osiets 81 oL upton' Joseph
George and 60 otbems 20 V NJ o1prlege' Natnan
netition nf ~ Ms ~ MENTION, IN ald OF The
Orders of inonirv rera ' aJo ot,lgrs. .,...
the exnediencv Of 20 ~ ieIalive W
tion that iudges Of tbo p.oio. az Oohs ti'u-
NAV he elected bv tbo no oee anu insolvency
nnj;or,o,. - ,e. ~ sne PeoPie; ana 10 tne eX-
livery stable keepers, and all nersons Who
board horses lien for the same on their board
t0iia w., nnoph i.4: OF session. introduced the
Committee on Federal Relations .'eiieu ~ inc
Resolved, That the members of the General
court OF Massachusetts, now in session, have
observed WIN much gratiticatlon, the conduct
this state dnrno Tho ovot;,a' eoS iao
the ORGANIZATION of that bn1v ia " - ene Or
opinion bv their nersistort rot,,,i t ~ 40 oa.
needless and nnproftahio Sis uH''i " eas"se ~
unwavar;ng odhdno,n ~ u,oouSsIonsi .iieil
gentlemen }or VIZ, H., ~ s.,e distinguished
their votes and o tba .y aiSxe uniformly cast
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-25

WHAT THE SKATERS FOUND AT LAKE
QUINsIGAMoND, YESTERDAY. About two
hundred and sixty skaters went down in the
excursion train to the lake, yesterday after
noon, and came back after a cursory view of
the water which overfowed the melting ice.
The temperature was mild, and the southery
wind and cloudy sky had sofened the ice so
rapidly and thoroughly that, early in the after.
noon, it was spoiled for the skaters. Conduc-
tor Head kindly brought in about half the
party on his train, at 8! o'clock p NJ; part,
more favorable to out-ofdoor exercise, simply
changed the programme from skating TO walk
ing, and the remainder were picked up by the
train which went to the Cottage to bring back
the party. Our skating friends are not the
sort to be disheartened or disturbed. They
remembered that the "kindly elements" which
dissolve can be as little foreseen as those
rougher and keener which form the shining ice
for their manly sport.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-25

TEMPERANCE MEETING.-At the invitation
of the Sons of Temperance, Washburn Hall
was well filled, last evening, to listen to an adj
dress by Rev j. G. Adams. Alderman Tol-
man presided, and, in brief address, reviewed
the encouraging aspects of the temperance
cause, and rebuked the fear that laws against
the liquor traffic cannot be enforced. Prayer
was offered by Father Reynolds, and songs
were sung with excellent taste and effect by a
select choir Rev. Mr.. Adams was introduced,
and delivered an eloquent tribute to the vir-
tues, while he lamented the faults, of the poet
Burns. He also noticed and censured the gen
temen who year ago celebrated the anniyer-
sary of his birth with the free use of wine
which was the cause of his untimely death.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-25

: FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENTs.-On Satur-
day evening two serious accidents occurred on
the Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati rail-
roads, by which at least one man was instantly
killed, and many received injuries which WILL
In some cases prove fatal. The first accident
occurred near Delaware, a small town be-
tween Cleveland and Columbus Owing to
the negligence of the switch tender, two
cars were very badly smashed, and seven or
eight persons severely injured. Three or
four were found TO be SO much hurt that
they could not be taken away, and were
lett at Delaware. A German was hor-
horribly mangled, and it is probable some of
the wounded cannot recover. The 'front.' part
OF the sleeping car was also smashed, and sew
eral persons were considerably bruised. The
tram proceeded as soon as it was possible to
arrange matters, and, when about seven miles
from Cleveland, met a construction train.
The latter hearing the whistle of the passef.
ger train, which was out of time, attempted to
switch off suddenly, when some of the cars
were literally smashed to pieces. One man
was taken from the ruins terribly mangled
Conductor Gates was slightly injured in one
leg; j. r. Hubbard, Of Delaware, had his
shoulder dislocated; and many were badly
bruised. The trains were DELAYED about five
hours
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-25

DoN'r FORGET the tea party at Washburn
Hall, this evening. The ladies of the Salem,
street society have made ample preparations
for an extraordinarily good time, and will OK
hibit refreshment in great abundance and Va.
riety. Rev. Mr. Richardson and others will
give short addresses, and members of the
choir win sing choruses, glees, &C., while Miss
Nellie Fiske can be relied upon for some songs
and ballads Ten cents only is asked for adj
miltance to all these attractions, with chance
at plenty OF investments afterwards.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-25

PLEASANT SURPRISE. Several of the
neighbors and friends of Rev. Mr.. Ross, pastor
of lions Church, made an uninvited descent
upon his house last evening, leaving $50 in
money, and something like $40 worth of goods,
as proofs Of their remembrance and regard.
The presentation was made by Rev. Mr..
Souther, and the worthy recipient acknowl-
edged the agreeable Surprise" with becoming
speech. Mr. Souther closed his brief remarks
with the apt quotation and promise ;--"Trust
in the Lord and do good SO shalt thou dwell
in the land, and verify, thou shalt be fed"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-25

SUDDEN DEATH OF S. M. PARKE. Our cit.
liens were startled this morning by the an
nouncement that s. M. Parke was dead II
was difficult for those who saw him actively
engaged in the prosecution OF his business YES .
terday, and who were with him last evening
at the concert Of the Sacred Music Society, to
believe the announcement. He went with some
of the family of his brotherin-law, Ex.Sheriff
ADAMS, to their residence on Washington Av-
enue, and was conversing with his usual cheer.
fitness about the concert, when he complained
Of excessive perspiration, and while wiping his
brow, sank down and died in moment He
had been in active business in the city from
his early manhood, and had always been res
pected and trusted as a man of unquestioned
probity and honor. No one among us seemed
more likely to live TO "a green old age :" but
contrary to the expectations of all, and without
a, moments .premonition, he is called hence in
WI suo vig3r Of his manhood, and while surround.
! Albany Euening Journal lSh.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-25

SUPERIOR COURT - CRIMINAL TERN
Judge Rockwell PreSiding.-On Tuesday, So
phia A. Brown, indicted for procuring an abor.
ton, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The
court ordered her to give bonds in the sum of
$500 for her appearance.
Foster Cook and Horace Briggs, were in
dicted for stealing turkeys the property of
jonathan Farnum of Oxford, and for commit
ting an assault on Farnum. The case was
submitted to the jury without argument. Cook
and Briggs both addressed the jury who found
a verdict Of guilty on both indictments They
were each sentenced to six months in the
House of Correction on the Indictment for
larceny, and Cook for six months additional,
and Briggs two months additional on the charge
Of assault.
VIM. z. Smyth had been indicted for NUS
ance in this city. The case went up to the
Superior Court on exceptions, but the excep-
tons were considered, and defendant was de-
fauted for non-appearance.
Freeman a. Hurd of Blackstone, who was
indicted for stealing money from the defend
ants at Blackstone, pleaded guilty to the charge
and was sentenced to the House of Correction
for one year.
Patrick Carney pleaded guilty to an indict-
ment charging him with an assault on the per.
son of Charles Trowbridge of this city. The
case is as follows: Mr.. Trowbridge was in a
saloon on the evening of the assault. The de-
PENDANT pushed him (Trowbridge) aside
Irowbridge requested him 1.-THE detendant) to
desist. Shortly afterwards Mr.. Trowbridge
was going into what is known as the cold
States Stable" in this city, when the defendant
sprang upon him, inficting severe wound on
the lett shoulder with some instrument sup
posed TO be a jack knife. The court sentenced
him to the House of Correction for four months
hard labor.
No other case being ready, the court adj
Journed at an early hour to nine O'Clock this
morning
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-25

EXCURSION TICKETS may be had for this
evenings train, leaving here at P NJ, and re-
turning from Boston at Ills p. NJ, at one fare
for the round "trip. The opera, we hear, will
be Bellini's ''Puritani." There will be an anti
slavery gathering at Music Hall, also, called
by the ladies who are so well known in con-
nection with that cause.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-25

he PEMBERToS MILL DISASTER. The
testimony before the coroner's jury at Law.
renee shows very clearly that the walls of the
remDer'on Mill were too light for such a
structure and too much cut up with windows
anu 'ila' the iron pillars used to support the
hoors were about as imperfect aud unfit for
use as they could be. 1t is astonishing that
the mill stood SO long. The testimony Show
that the masons did their duty properly, and
also that there was no trouble with the fopn.
da'ions There appears to have been per.
sistent effort to practise economy in procuring
the pillars. They were too small too slight.
ingly made, and every way unfit for service.
The immense floors of the mill were very
thick and heavy, and these floors were crowd
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-25

MECHANICS MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE Con-.
PANY.-The adjourned meeting of this COM
pany was held, Tuesday afternoon, for the pur-
pose of filling vacancies on the board of direct
ors. The bylaws were altered so as to require
the board to consist of fifteen instead of ten
members, as formerly. The list was complet-
ed as follows:
Henry A. Denny, Alonzo White, Jonathan Dav.
George NJ. Rice, VIM b. Fox, Jr. Daniel fainter,
A; IL. Bullock, and f. II. Dewey, of Worcester;
Alonzo White of Leicester Paul Whiting of Whit
lnsville, Samuel l.. Hodges of Cherry Valley, H. n.
BlgeloW OF Clinton, Essex Saunders of Saundersvile,
george Blaekham o. Boston, George lodges, Jr., OF
Oxford, John E. Bacon of MillLury.
The directors subsequently met and chose
the following officers President, Hon. A. H.
Bullock; Secretary, William S. Denny; Treas.
urer, Farley Hammond.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-25

SUPERIOR CoURT-CIvIL TERM.-The case
of Henry Ellsworth VS.. Jonathan C. Brown,
appellant-an action of contract for SAL a. for
the use Of pasture in Bristol, Ct, and for
sundry loads of dirt, was first tried, and the
jury found for the plaintiff S34 g. Pierce for
plaintiff, Boutelle for defendant.
The case of Jedediah Marcy, administrator,
VS.. Joseph Congdon-an action of tort to re-
cover furniture and other personal property,
worth $500, bought by the administrator OF
Holmes Lyon late of Southbridge, resulted in
verdict for defendant No other cases being
ready for trial, the court adjourned.