Worcester daily spy., 1860-10-01

object, and then we shall encourage those who
are gratuitously doing SO much for the cause
OF horticultural progress and excellence, to
renewed and still greater efforts in that be-
half.
MORE Liquor SEIzUREs.-On Friday eve
ming last, about half past nine O'clock Assist
ant Marshal Braman, aided by officers Robin
son, Brigham Nickerson, and Haven, visited
three saloons where intoxicating liquors were
sold, captured the liquors, and arrested the
keepers These were, Charles r. Hoar and
Henry L. Allen at the Harrington Corner sa~
loon formerly Dorman's), Hatch in Piper
Block, and John Q. Adams in Richmond's
Block, the latter place denominatcd the "Fire-
mems Resort" Mr.. Hatch escaped through
the back door from the custody of the officers
The other three were arraigned before the po-
lice court, on Saturday, and bound over in
$500 each for their appearance before the Su-
perior Court, Allen to answer to the charge
of keeping liquor with intent to sell, and the
other two for keeping liquor nuisanccs.
Police CoURT.-On Saturday, Thomas
Brown, for committing assault and battery on
his wife Jane, was sent to the house of cor
rection for one month; and for assault on
officer Shumway and Drury, was sent to the
same place for the term of one month in each
case, making in all three months. James
Snow, for being common drunkard, was
sentenced to the workhouse for six months.
Sons OF TEMPERANCE.-At meeting of
the Rainbow Division af the Sons of Temper
ance, on the evening of the 9th ult., the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the ensuing
quarter For W. p, Henry VIM; w. A,
John McCombe; r. S., VIM. II. Andrews: a.
r. s., George Z. Steans +. s., E. Tucker;
T., j. B. Knox Chap, Charles Ballard C.
S. S Dresser; A. c., F. E. Stockwe; l. S.,
Samuel w. Armngton; o. s., Oliver w.
Clafin; P. w. P, Edwin r. Marble
THAYER CLUB.-The supporters of Mr.. Eli
Thayer held meeting at No. Warren Hall,
Saturday evening, and organized club, to be
called the Central Republican Club" with
the following list OF officers =
President-Charles White
Vice rresidents-Edw. Hamilton, Francis Strong,
John 5. CLARK. A. L. Burbank.
SecIetary-T. l.. Nelson.
Executive Commitee-T. NJ Lamb, H. W Bige.
low, A: r. Ware, 5. X. Buell. j. II, Barbour, Jr.,
Adm Ihayer, L. III. Murdock, Charles White, c. ID.
Marcy, l.. Goddard, Jason Chaplin, c. F. Allen.
The PURSE OF $1,000 which is to be given
to the successful club on the conclusion Of the
present contest between the Midway and Up
ton base ball clubs, has been deposited with
John Boyden. The game will be resumed at
the Agricultural Grounds on Thursday
The EXTRA TRAIN TO THE MECHANICS
FAIR, BosroN, To MoRRow-Our readers
are reminded that the fair will close on Wed.
nesday Of this week, leaving a very short
time only TO those who intend to visit it, The
train referred to comes at the right time for
them. AS it is desirable to know what prep
aration to make, the purchase of tickets, to-
day, will make all sure to the buyers, and be
seryiceable to others So far as practicable,
friends call at the ticket office to day for your
tickets.
MILITARY.-Geo S. Thurston of Lancaster,
and Andrew L. Fuller OF Clinton, have been
commissioned as firstand second lieutenants OF
company C, ninth regiment of Infantry David
| E. Merrill of Worcester engineer of the third
division staff, hls been discharged. The Gaz-
e,te says Quartermaster David f. Parmen-
ter Of Holden, attached to the Third Battalion
OF Rfemen, Fifth Brigade, was placed in ar.
rest by Capt Geo. H. Ward, commander of
the battalion, just previous to the encampment
of the brigade. Col. j. NJ. Goodhue of Wor-
cester filled the vacant place at the camp"
REPUBLICAN RATIFICATION MEETING IN
FITcHBURG.-Th Town Hall in Fitchburg
was crowded, on Friday evening last with the
republicans of that town, to listen to addresses
from Hon. w w. Rice and Charles Devens.
Esq, Of this city, d. II. Merriam, Esq,
of Fichburg, presided. Mr. Rice made
an effective and every way admirable
speech of an hour and quarters length,
speaking with particular reference to the
interests of the ninth district, exposing
the faIlacy of Mr.. Eli Thayer's position,
and warmly advocating the election of Mr..
Bailey He was followed by Mr.. Devens.
who reviewed the more general political topics,
engaged the close attention of his audience for
an hour, and called forth frequent and hearty
applause
NARROW EscAPE-The Fitchburg Reveille
sa's that as e. 2. Weston of Winchendon
was attempting, the other day, to cross Messrs.
j. Il &. Damons pond, near State Line Depot.
his boat came in collision with a stump, and
MIR. Weston was capsized where the water was
from ten to twelve feet deep. After a severe
struggle Of about thirty minutes, he was sue
cessful in reaching the shore. Had it not been
for the many stumps in the pond which he
could occasionally cling to, he would have
been drowned for he had an imperfect knowl.
edge OF swimming, and was thirty rods from
shore, while there were no inhabitants within
half mile of him.
BARRE.-Whilc Mrs. Chester Gorham, and
her daughter Mrs. Freylcr OF Barre, were
the seat upon which they sat, which was not
firmly adjusted tipped backward, throwing the
ladies out. Mrs Gorham was severely iniur,
ed but Mrs Freyler escaped unhurt.-Albert,
son OF John Rice, lately fell while getting
over fence and broke both bones of the left
arm near the wrist.