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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-10

WESLEY AND HIS CoMPANIoN-He could
be noble in his reproofs as in all things. Jo-
seph Bradford was for many years his travel
ing companion, and considered no assistance to
him too servile, but was subject to changes
of temper. Wesley directed him to carry a
package of letters to the post; Bradford wished
to hear his sermon first Wesley was urgent,
and insisted; Bradford refused. "Then, said
Wesley, "youand 1 must part" every good,
sir, replied Bradford. They slept on it. On
rising the next morning, Wesley accosted his
old friend and asked if he had considered what
he had said, that "they must part?" eyes,
sir, replied Bradford. "And must we part 90
inquired Wesley. "Plcase yourself, sir" was
the reply. "Will you ask my pardon 2" re-
joined Wesley. "No, sir" "You won't 2"
mo, sir "Ihen | will ask yours" replied
the great man. Bradford melted under the
example, and wept like child.-History of
Methodism.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-10

The SPEAKERsHIP.-The Washington cor
as follows concerning the nomination of Mr..
Hamilton of Texas by the Democrats, and the
prospects of an election:
"That movement had been meditated the
whole previous week, and was seconded by
Mr.. Douglas Messrs. Rust, Davis of Miss,
keitt, and that interest, were the men who
first proposed Mr.. Hamilton, upon full knowl-
edge of his opinions Mr. Pugh of Alabama,
who would not vote for Mr.. Bocock, on the
nomination of Mr.. MiIlson, accepted him be-
cause he had confidence in his views and
thought his views would conciliate Texas
toward disunion. 1t was quietly represented
that Mr.. Hamilton stood on the Douglas
ground of popular sovereignty, and Mr.. Briggs
of New York voted for him upon that assur-
ance. The deception was exploded by Mr.
Hamilton himself, in declaring before several
gentlemen that he stood of the bred Scott
decision, and denied the power on the terri
torial Legislature TO legisate on the subject
of slavery at all. This fact will be brought
out on the floor.
When 1t became apparent Saturday that If
the whole Southern Opposition had united on
Mr.. Hamilton, he would only have required
one vote more, Mr.. Winslow's proposition of
Friday, that Committees from the three inter
ests adverse to Mr.. Sherman, should meet in
conference upon Speaker and other offices, was
revived. That suggestion was virtually re.
newed Saturday by Reuben Davis, with di-
rect offer to distribute the spoils, reservingthe
Speaker to the Democrats Consequently in
vitations were issued for conference to-day,
Sunday and the following gentlemen met in
the Speakers room at the Capitol: Messrs.
Winslow and McRae representing the Demo-
Gratis, Messrs. Hill and Mallory the South
Americans, and Messrs, Clark and Riggs the
After sitting over six
hours they substantially agreed to vote down
Mr.. Hickman's plurality proposition, under
the belief that this would exclude Mr.. Sher-
man. 1t was urged as wise policy by Mr..
McRae to get the Democrats and South Amer
leans in the habit OF voting together, thus
forming a moral coalition before discussing
candidates. They also agreed upon the form
of brief resolution, intended to substitute it
for both Mr.. Carks and Mr.. Gilmer's, but
embodying the essence of each, though less
offensive in form"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-10

In this city, Jan 9, by Rev II James Harry L Aims
worth to Mary Dudley, both of this city
N sutton Jan 2, by Rev Geo LYMAN, Cornelius ] Case
OF Hartland Conn, TO Lucy Merriam of Sutton. an
ton. '' --'''N " S"e-
In sturbridse Jan 4, by Rev G Clapp DR. Henry Dud
Sturbdpe. - VI
In Greenfield, Jan 3, by Rev C Headly and Rev II p
AArns OF Norwich, Conn., Rev William Arms. son OF
the latter to Emily, daughter of Truman Meelins Of
Grcenfeld rand Mrs Arms under the appointment
OF the A G NJ for the North Armenian Mission, and
expect 60 sail IN few weeks for that destination.
III Coldhrook, Jan at the residence of y Dudley by
Rev d Avery Aurelius Pease to AbbyJ Prince both
of this city ~
% IN Woonsocket, r T. by Rev John Boyden Frederick
q Styles MelindA Andrews, both OF this city.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-10

ExILEs FROM SOUTH CARoLINA.-Amongst
the passengers of the Columbia, which arrived
in this city from Charleston, on the 4th inst,
were several who were driven out of the state,
on suspicion of entertaining anti-slavery SEN
tlments. None of them, as we can learn, have
violated any law Of the state; but the excite
ment is so great there that a bare suspicion of
entertaining feelings hostile to slavery is deem
ed sufficient ground for expelling men from
the state however honest Or industrious their
habits oflife. The same steamer, on her next
last voyage, brought home an ex-police ser.
geant of this city, who was notified to leave
the state within a certain time, or be driven
out by force.-N. Y. Ecening Post.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-10

Peoples MUTUAL FIRE Insurance CoMPA
NY.-The annual meeting of this old and pop
nlar insurance company took place yesterday.
1t appears from the Secretary's report that the
whole amount now at risk is $163,000 pre-.
miums received the last year, $4,000; net
funds now ON hand, $225,000 The losses dur
ing the year have all been promptly settled
are as follows President, Henry Chaplin
Secretary, a. N. Currier; Treasurer, Samuel
II. Cotton; Directors, Henry Chaplin, Joseph
Pratt, Horatio N. Tower, Joseph Boyden, Jas.
II. Wall, John C. Mason, Jonathan Luther,
Henry Goulding, Edward Earle, Samuel II.
Cotton, Putnam w. Taft, g. L. Brigham, Tim
othy s. Stone, Dwight Foster, and Charles W
Freeland.
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In this city, Jan Z, Israel Hunt. 20.
In sutton, Jan 6. Mrs Samuel A PRO scott a.
In MlllbIry Dec 81 at the house of Simon Farnsworth
Jr, Mary Hill, Is. Vermont and Wisconsin papers
please copy. P"p''
In Oxford, Jan &, David Day, 80
IN Northampton Jan O, Caroline r. wife of Cant fam
uel Parsons aud mother of large family among whom
samuel Pars representative in the Legislature
from northampton, 3d.
MI In Greenfield Jan 4, David Long SO yrs mos; sth
In Sterling, Jan 2, Calvin Wheeler. II,
In Oxford, II, Jan John Rogers man Widely
known In the state, aud member Of the legislature for
mnuv years, rs
IN Koene, II, Jan Jan 2 William Lamson for TWEEN
tyye years one OF the most crterprlslng merchants in
Keene, g.
R0yalstOn, 81 "
on Kingston, II, Cyrus French formerly of Grafton
on the Allegheny Reservation, Cataraueus County
New York Dec 70, Coy Blacksnnke, the "Old Imam AZ
the extraordinary ngc Of one hundred aud
Bedrs. - INV
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STRANGE VISITOR IN CHARLToN.-La
Friday night stranger called at the house of
Mr.. Dodge, in Charlton, representing that he
was on his way from West Newton, where he
had been at work. to his friends in Wilbrabam.
He received the hospitality which he asked
for; but during the night he rose, partially
dressed himself, leaving his boots, coat, cap,
and valise, jumped through the window, and
fled across the fields. The family were awak-
ened by the crash of the window, and followed
him. He wandered by circuitous route
through the woods and fields all night, till he
came to Buffum's Village in Oxford, where he
called for help, and was soon after overtaken.
His feet were bare, and very badly frozen,
and his physician thinks amputation may
be necessary. He was wild with excite
ment, and eight strong men were neces.
sary to remove him into house. He
says his name is Danforth Knowton of Will
braham, and that he has worked lately for
Alpheus Holman of West Newton. He was
well dressed, had in his pocket a baggage
check of the Boston and Worcester Railroad,
is about twenty years old, with very light
flaxen hair, blue eyes, and light complexion,
has no beard, and by his conversation appears
to have been well educated. He is in good
hands at the house of Mr.. Acher, in Buffum's
Village.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-10

OUR AIN THE PUBLIC GooD.-A CARD-Niagara En-
CINE Company, No g. feeling themselves under obliba
tons for fvors recived take this method of making ac
acknowledgements to Capt L. Mower, Mr. A. F. Henshaw
and Mr. Alzrus Brown for refreshments furnished the
Company at the fire the night of the 9th inst and to
volunteers who rendered valuable aid on this occa
sion, and to all who rendered US assistance in any way
we would say,gentemen, please accept our heartfelt
thanks S. A. GOODSPEED Foreman
PHILIP ENGLISH, Clerk
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IRREvERENcE IN THE SENATE.-On Fri
day, the State Senate elected Rev. Joseph
Marsh, of Sandwich, as their chaplain. He
has been a candidate for Congress, and is wide
ly known as man of perseverance, On Sat
urday, prior to offering prayer, he thought it
proper to defend the office of Chaplain from
the irreverent remarks of the same, but the
President interrupted him, saying that it was
net in order for person not member OF the
Senate TO address that body, and that if the
Chaplain had any communication to make he
mus do it in writing. He desisted and made
prayer. Saturday Erening Gazette.
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The New York Tribune is accused of doing
what it can, in an indirect way, to prevent the
domination of Senator Seward as the Repub-
ican candidate for the Presidency; and some
things that have appeared in that paper forbid
us to treat the charge as entirely unfounded.
There is certainly no occasion for its represent
atoms that he could not be elected, and that
he would be exposed to morally certain defeat"
1t would be wiser to withhold them and leave
the matter to take its course. The Tribune is
read and admired by thousands of Republi-
cans, not so much on account of its political es-
Inmates aud vaticintions, as for other reasons
and, in this case, it seems much more emphatic
than reasonable. Victories are not usually
won by towards, nor by cowardly counsels !;
and he is an ofense to brave men, who, ON
the eve of a battle, seeks to infuse into the
army grave apprehensions of defeat. The
strength of the Republican party lies in its
principles and there, too, is its greatest Of
fence to its enemies. The Washington Con.
stitution, Mr.. Buchanan's organ, says
whether the standard-bearer of sectional
ism be named William ii. Seward of New
York, or Edward Bates of Missouri, whether
he be one who has conferred with Forbes and
recommended the circulation of the Helper
book, after clreful examination or one who
has omitted to do so,-a Black Republican tri-
umph in 1860 is equally impossible without the
overthrow of the Union"
1t is the Republican party itself, and not
any particular candidate, that is feared and
denounced What the Republican National
Convention will do, when it assemblies, cannot
be foretold nor is it wise 10 agitate that mat
ter now The convention will represent the
party throughout the country, and all others
who may be disposed to act with it. There is
nothing to indicate that its deliberations will
not lead to the wisest and best conclusions.
Therefore let us wait, without attempting to
interfere, beforehand, in such way as is
likely to foment disturbance. AS rule, it is
always true that our abIest and foremost men
are sure to be our strongest and most available
candidates for any important Office. They
give strength and success, where weak men
would embarrass the party or break it down.
Therefore, let us have no attempt to discredit
our strongest men, and no undue iorwarduess
to put others in their place.
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SOCIETY OF FooLs.-A number of Germans
in New York have formed an organization of
"Fools, for the celebration of carnival. They
initiate European custom in this, and will
doubtless make good deal of fun They are
to have grand bal maSque at the present sea-
son. We presume there will be sufficient
number Of very brilliant witticisms made CON
corning their organization, such as these =
"New York ought to join the society in
body" "The association will be very large,
If it receives all who should belong to it. %
"Ar, ought to apply forthwith for admis
sion" Still, we doubt not that the "Fools"
will survive, and have merry time.-Provii-
dence Journal
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-10

The ALMsHousE AT MoSsoN.-The statis-
tics Of this institution, published in the sixth,
annual report show that the average number
Of paupers supported there during the year
was five hundred and eighty-one, at a gross
expenditure of s8S,410OS. The services Of
the whole number has not been equal to the
labor of three men. Three hundred and sew
enty-eight Of the present inmates are children.
The male adults are either too old to labor. Or
are inoapacitated by disease fbe accumula-
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-10

Mr.. Bailey of Worcester, from the Com.
mittee to prepare joint rules and orders for the
government of the two branches, reported a
code similar to that of last year, except that
a new rule is added requiring the clerk of
that branch in which bill, resolve or order is
rejected, shall notify the other branch of such
rejection. The report was accepted.
Messrs. Eddy Of Worcester, and Farwel of
Middesex, were appointed a Committee to
conduct Hon. ID. Il. Parker of Worcester to
the Governor and Council to be qualified as a
Senator, and the Committee reported that they
had attended to that duty, and that Mr.. Par
ker had taken the requisite oaths Mr.. Par
ker then took his seat.
Mr.. Cole of Berkshire, presented the petit
ton of William Martin and others, for the re-
moval of the shire town of Berkshire. The
petition was laid on the table. Adjourned.
HOUSE.
Mr. Oliver of Lawrence presented the me-
mortal of Marshall p. Wilder and others, a
committee of associations devoted to agricul-
ture, natural history, mechanics, manufactures,
the fine arts, and public education, for re.
servation of land in the Back Bay. Also, the
petition of Henry X. Oliver and others, of
Lawrence, in aid Of the petition for an asylum
for deaf mutes. Laid on the table.
On motion of Mr.. Eldridge Of Canton, the
use Of the hall Of the house was granted for
agricultural meetings, every Monday evening
during the session.
Mr.. Rice, of Newton, offered an order that
the Clerk of the House prepare and cause to
he printed daily the journal of the preceding
day in the form of the printed documents, for
the use of the House.
Mr. Stone of Waltham presented the re-
monstranco of Samuel H. Pierce and q 9TH
ers, against the right of Simon Brown to a
IN In from ha 10Th Mi11loaov
District Concord, Lincoln, and Weston).
On motion of Mr.. Oliver of Lawrence, the
hall of the House was granted to the Legisla-
tive Temperance Society for each Wednesday
evening during the session.
Adjourned.
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MAKING LITTLE FUN.-The Boston Post
apologies for certain atrocities in speech OF
Gov. Wise, by representing that these things
were put in merely to "make little fun" Gov.
Wise has remarkable faculty for creating
that sort of "fun." He contriyed to keep the
whole country astir with it for several weeks
just before the middle of December, while
John Browns men were unhung. And in 1856
ed, he would take Harper's Ferry, plumber the
arsenal, march on to Washington, and upset
the government, was, the Post will say, nothing
more than one of his excruciating attempts to
be funny. Gov Wise appears to be a very
funny person.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-10

SUPERIOR CoURr.- Chief Justice Allen Pre-
siding.-Case now on trial, No, 228, Abby Tyr
rell vs. Solomon Parmenter, being an action to
recover the amount due ($l80), on an account
for labor. Very and Nelson for plaintiff, Ba-
con and Stoddard for defendant
Case next in order, No. 239, John f. Pond
VS., Joshua R. Bigelow, to recover the amount
due on promissory note. Dadmun for plain
tiff, Dewey & Williams for defendant.
Next in order, Nos. 242, 252, 256, 262, 1853,
273, 274, 282, 288, 1872, 297, 298, 299, 800, 3Ol,
8O9. 8O4, 8O5, 8O6, 8o7, 8O8, 800, $40, 81, 815,
318
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PROBLEM SOLVED. Mr. Editor :--"West
Boylston" wishes TO know what years, during
the present century, that the last day of the
week. month"; and year, will occur on the same
day. If their is no great alterations made in
Robert B. Thonlas's almanacs, during the next
forty years, those events will occur during the
following years 1864 70, 81, 81 80, SO.
WORCESTER
Several others contribute the same solution.
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more moderate couusels prevailed in the eau

THE OH MARKET-4drance in Sperm-In
this market the past week sales have been
made of upwards of 1000 bbls sperm oil, the
market closing firm holders asking 81 As and
upwards per gallon, owing to the reduced
quantity in the country. The sales are $50
bbs. as filled from ship at 81, SO, $3.50 bbs.
from shed, reflled, at 81 40; and about 1850
bbls., cargo of ship General Scott at Fair
haven, as filled from ship, at 81 40. In whale
oil we hear of no transactions. In whalebone
5000 lbs. Ochotsk have been sold on private
terms.-Ne1c Bedford Standard.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-10

INSOLVENCY Observation-Disclosures meot-
Rooms, before Judge Chaplin, as follows:
VIM. T. Mortified and Amos r. Black, Worces
ter, third meetings. continued for settlement of
count; 8 A. NJ
c. Wooding & Co., Worcester, first meeting; 8
A NJ
Daniel Il. Carter, Berlin, first meeting continued
II A. NJ
Francis E. Goodale, West Boylston, third meet
ing, continued; 10 NJ.
Benjamin ID. Williams, Mendon, first meeting; 10
A.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-10

Hon. STEPHEN H. PHILLIPS, Attorney Gen.
eral of the commonwealth, while on his way
from the depot to the State House, Monday
morning, fell heavily to the sidewalk, break
ing some of the bones of his right arm. 1t
will be remembered that similar accident be-
fel Mr.. Phillips few weeks ago.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-10

The Memphis Bulletin says little daughter
OF Mrs Cole, residing seven miles south Of
that city, was playing in the house with her
twin brother, when he, in the wantonness of
sport, seized gun and fired at her, seventeen
buckshot taking effect in her throat. She i'm.
medIateiy ran toward the door, where, meeting
her mother, she exclaimed, "Brother didn't 20
TO do il, and died almost instantly.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-10

Hon. GEO. S. boutwell,, Secretary of the
Board of Education, has been invited to the
Presidency of the Michigan State Agricultural
College, under very favorable circumstances.
We trust he may be made to see that his own
State cannot spare him.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-10

MILLBURY.-Mr. Newell Wood of Millbury,
places on record the annual statement Of his
poultry crop. He commenced the year 1859
with two roosters and thirty-three hens. Dur
ing the year 243 dozen eggs were sold or used,
and 20 hens were similarly disposed of, realiz-
ing in the aggregate the sum of 1857. The
stock consumed in the meantime IA bushels of
corn, 2 of oats, 2 OF barley, and of potatoes,
together valued at $17O0. He bought 10 other
hens, S432, lost through sickness and exposure
3 hens and IA chickens, $3.50, and had SO left
at the end of the year. The profit of the
years experiment $ll69.
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MAssACMUsETTs LEGIsLArURE.
SATuRnAy Ian 7 1851

SATURDAY, Jan. Z, I66U.
But little was done. The Senate ordered
that vote for preacher of the next election
sermon take place JAN 18th. Messrs. Osgood
and Bailey were Joined to the House Commit
tee on the Governors Message. In the House
a petition was received for the establishment
in this state of a school for the deaf and dumb.
AT II o'clock the two houses met in conven.
ton and qualified the councillors, seven coun-
cillors appearing for that purpose, to witt
Messrs. Jacob Sleeper, John |. Baker, James
M. Shute, Aaron C. Mayhem, Hugh w.
Greene, Lyman Dimmock, and Charles f.
subscribed.
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ground, breaking his leg just above the knee.
There was at the time another team in the
road, and, in attempting to escape collision,
the driver of the omnibus went so far into the
gutter as to upset his vehicle
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ton of idiotic and deformed children, with
those suffering from hereditary disease, pre-.
sents gloomy feature among the Juvenile in
mates. The number of deaths during the year
was only 45-a less number than has been re-
ported in any previous year. The moral con-
dition of the inmates is commendable. The
Inspectors close their report by expressing, as
the testimony of their experience, that the
almshouses care working gradual cure for
pauperism. They are no longer doubtful ex-
periments, but practical charities, which re-
fleet credit upon the benevolent character OF
the commonwealth" Of the 1878 paupers who
were inmates at different periods of the year,
SOL were natives of Ireland, 30S Of Massachu-
sets, 156 of England, and the rest were from
large number of states and countries. Wor
cester County sent 81 to the institution, and
the city of Worcester So. The sickness which
prevailed was mostly of contagious charac
ter, contracted from exposure before connec-
ton with the institution. The chaplain, Rev.
John A. Vintop, makes an encouraging and
hopeful statement of the religious influences
under which these unfortunate people are
brought, and of the evidences some of them
have given of a moral change.
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MILFoRD-Rev. 7. W. Higgnson, of Wor-
cester, ofciated Sunday for the Friends of
Progress, who have just inaugurated their
meetings in Milford. The spacious Town
Hall was filled to Overlooking. Mr.. Higginson
discoursed for an hour on the necessity of per,
sonal righteousness in contradistinction from the
prevailing scheme of salvation and the char
acteristic manner and pungent thoughts of
MIR. Ii. made deep impression. The lecture
in the evening was also fully attended, and
marked for its ability and faithfulness. This
new organization contemplate holding meet
ings every Sabbath. s.
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MUSICAL CONVENTION AT NoRTHBoRo.-A
large musical convention was held in North
boro on Thursday, the 9th inst. 1t was held
in the Unitarian Church, and more than 700
persons were i'll attendance. The orchestra
consisted of twenty pieces. The musical CON
ductor was Mr.. Elijah Eddy, of Northboro.
Interspersed with old music, several solos,
duets, quartettes, glees, &C., were sung by per-
sons from Northboro, Southboro, Westboro
and Marlboro. The next meeting will he held
in Westboro. ~ ranscrpt.
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ANNUAL BALL.-The Mechanics Base Ball
Club propose to give their first annual ball at
Horticultural Hall, on Friday evening next.
Music by Arbuckle & Patz. The club consid
er it due to their laurels 10 celebrate the victo-
ries they achieved during the past season by
means of the festival, to which they solicit the
attendance and the approving smiles of the
pleasure-loving public.
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ACCIDENT IN LEfcEsTER.--Last Saturday
afternoon the Leicester omnibus was over
turned in the village, and Charles B. Swan,
who was upon the outside, was thrown to the