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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-20
zIaasacnusetts Legislature.

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 10.
SENATE.-A petition was presented from
the Association of Banks for the suppression
of coUnterteiting, for continuance OF stale aid
Reports were made, of a bill to authorize
the town of Williamsburg to take stock in the
Northampton and Shelburne Falls Railroad :;
also a bill concerning the bingham and Quincy
turnpike and bridges.
Religious services in public schools-The
first subject in the order of the day was the
bill of the committee of conference, concerning
religious services in public schools.
MIR. LoRING of the committee, and Mr.
CROKER OF Worcester, hoped there would be
no further discussion on the subject, and that
the question would be taken at once.
Messrs. GEORGE of Essex and GRIswoLD of
Franklin, opposed the bill as not calculated to
settle the controversy, but on the contrary to
carry it into every school district, and as Civ
ing more than was asked for, the first object
ing also to the prohibition of oral comments
necessary to the enforcement of moral truths
which no one would object to.
Mr.. TUCKER of Suffolk of the committee
believed the bill would be satisfactory to the
house, and to Catholics, and would settle the
question
Mr.. DEAN of Suffolk, also advocated the
bill.
Mr.. HILL of Worcester, made statement
of the circumstances which called for the
present legislation the case, he said, was one
Of INSTRUMENTATION and not of conscience, and
he was ready to vote for bill which respected
theScruples of parents.
Mr. WILLIAMS of Worcester, objected to
the bill for similar reasons to those given by
Mr.. George.
The bill was ordered to be engrossed, with.
out a count, and is as follows -
Sec. l. The school committee shall require
the daily reading of some portion of the Bible
without written note or oral comment, in the
public schools, but they shall require no scho.
ar to read from any particular version, whose
parent or guardian shall declare that he has
conscientious scruples against allowing him to
read hereirom, nor shall they ever direct any
school books, calculated to favor the tenets of
any particular sect of christians to be pur-
chased or used in any Of the public schools.
Sec. 2 The twenty-seventh section Of the
thirty-eightl chapter of the General Statutes
is hereby repealed,
HoUsE.-llESRY X. OLlvRR, treasurer Of
the commonwealth, in obedience to the order
Of Feb. I'm, transmitted copies Of the several
orders OF the council under which moneys
were borrowed, mentioned in the report Of the
committee on finance, house document No So,
and copies OF all other orders OF the council
authorizing or debating the treasurer to Dor
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Catholic cOrrespOn lent, who has learning
and intelligence, sends us the following, in
which there is reference to what our Brook
field correspondent said of the Douay Bible -
Mr.. Editor Noticing, in your issue of
Wednesday, a communication from a Brook
field correspondent, On the Douay Bible-in
which he says his sole motive is to impart in
iormation-permlt me also to throw some light
on the subject. His chronological history of
the Douay version is correct. 1t emanated
from the college of Douay, as translation
from the pen of DR.. Gregory Martin, assisted
by cardinal Allen, DIR. Bristow, and Dr. Rey.
nolds. These latter were rather revisors than
translators. Your correspondent gives a quo
tation from the address prefixed to this trans
lation, and thence infers that the "CathoIique
pastors" were impelied to give the Bible in the
vulgar language to the English people. Now,
sir, this conclusion is neither just nor
correct and, as a proof, allow me TO
adduce facts. AS early as the beginning
OF the eighth century, the venerable Bede,
pious English priest, gave the English
people the Bible in their own language, free
from any compulsion whatever. The Ger
mans had TRANSACTIONS of the Bible at an early
period. The dates of the first editions are
unknown, but there was one printed at Auge-
bourg in 1477. The French had a translation
OF the whole Bible in 1894 from the pen of
Guyana des Moulin, a pious priest. These
transations were made, chiefly, from the Lat
in Nnluata a parfoaf 81
rectnesA with the original Hebrew and Greek
versions. After the Reformation SO called,
the bishops Bible, as it was styled, appeared
in England, and every protestant of an un.
BIASED mind, must confess that it was noto
riously incorrect The glazing mis-translation
of this version called forth the "King James
Bible, in which, certainly, considering the
date of its publication, we have a mastery
English style. But the task was commenced,
continued and concluded under royal super
vision, and the following is one Of the per-
emptory orders given by the king, Chat the or
binary Bible read in the churches, commonly
called the bishops Bible, should be followed,
and as little altered as the original would per.
nit" OF course this command was tanely and
scrupulously observed. Let the public, seeing
both sides OF the picture, pass an unprejudiced
judgment. Your correspondent refers to the
council of Iverhense as prohibiting the Bible
to the city answer, it was no general coun.
Gil, and, consequently, is illogically set up as
a standard of the practices of the Catholic
church To obviate misunderstanding, l
must remark that am not in any way con.
nected with the question Of the Bible in pub.
lie schools, but, like your Brookfield CORES.
pendent, only seek to impart information,
which, like him, think, sis sadly needed"
Yours, PoRr.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-20
MARSHAL Lannon's .'BoARD1Ne House.

The Washington Republican says: -
The thanks OF the community are due to
Senator Wilson for the energy and prompti
tude with which he urged the passage of his
'wardens BILL and we hope he will remit no
exerlions until the foul pen is thoroughly
cieansed. The importance Of this bill as an
economical measure will be seen by single
statement. The marshal receives thirty-four
cents Il day for feeding the prisoners; the pur-
chase OF the food is, OF course, his own affair,
and he buys what he pleasns, and as cheap as
he can.
Now let us see how his boarjers are fed.
Al nine OF clock in the morning they are served
with coffee, sweetened with molasses, and
without milk, a piece of corn bread, and
Potomac herring, and this constitutes the
breakfast. AT two o'clock comes the dinner
which is simply another small piece of corn
bread and half pound of bacon, or half a
pound OF boiled fresh beef and the soup made
theretron, and not vegetable at any time, or
anything else but what is here stated Upon
this scanty meal they must subsist from two
O'Clock until nine the next day
The actual cost of such food is supposed to
be about nine cents day for each person, and
for which the government pays thirty -four,
so that the marshal makes twenty five a day
upon each prisoner. The average number of
! persons confined is about one hundred the
marshal therefore makes S25 per day, or So l25
year, by his beautiful boarding house. The
prisoners can be well fed, by an economical
and humane warden, and save the government
at least $4,000, by purchasing provisions fol
the government ard not for himself"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-20

EN- GOVERNOR PENNINGTON POISONED
EIGHT GRAINS OF MORPHINE TAKEN BY Mis-
TAKE.-The Hon. William Pennington of
Newark, late speaker of the house of repres
entauVes, died from the effects of morphine,
taken by mistake. The governors last an
pearance in public was on Thursday eveing
last, when he attended a lecture at Liberty
Hlll, when he complained of being unwell
and u2tit ~ be out OF the house. The follow,
ing morning he appeared to be in failing
health and DIR. Parker of New York, and Dr.
bennington Of Newark, N. j., were summon
ed and remained in attendance upon him, EN-
ploying every effort for his restoration. His
complaint was typhoid fever, which at times
affected him so severely as to cause temporary
alteration of mind.
Monday morning he appeared to be no bet
ter, and prescription was written for qunine,
and sent to the drug store of DR.. c. W. Bad
ger, on Broad street, Newark The prescrip-
ton, directing powders, was dispensed, and
labelled "quinine," Shortly after the powder
was administered to the governor In the
course of few minutes it was discovered
that there was something wrong, and on ex-
animation the powders were discovered to be
morphine, eight grains of which had been
taken. The sad affair will he made public
~ 7. Commercial.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-20

THE BIBLE QUEsrIoN.-The committee of
conference on the subject of religious exer-
cises in the public schools, have reported to
the senate bill, in substance requiring the
daily reading of some portion of the Bible in
the public schools, without written note or
oral comment" but providing that no scholar
shall be compelled to read from any particular
version, whose parent or guardian shall declare
that he has conscientious objections thereto.
The bill received the approval OF the senate
after some discussion. 1t is more comprehen-
sive than the original senate bill. Whether it
will remove complaint and prevent difficulty
remains to be seen. We hope it may be emf
nently successful.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-20
a Gard to the Ladies.
DIR. DUPONCO'S GOLDEN PERIODICAL Pill
Al T. -


FOR FEMALES,
lalDle IN correcting, regulating and removing all oh
as preventive.
The combination of ingredients these PILLS arc per-
lccty harmless Their efficacy and merits are based IN
on an extensive practice OF thirty years. and where
the directions have been strictly followed they have
erale9 10 correct all irregularities They relieve pain
lul ana dlincult Menstruation, particularly at the
change OF lite) They will cure the Whites and remove
all distractions arising from colds exposure or any
cause ana may be used successfully preventive
Fenaies peculiarly situated, those surprising them
selves So are cautioned against using these Ps while
III mat condition. lest they invite miscarriage and the
propreo or assumes no responsibility after this admoni-
although their mifdnesS would prevent any mischief
TO health; otherwise the Pills recomrended Full
ana eNplict directions accompany each box Price Sl
SOLD in WORCESTER Mass, by the following druggists
DAVID SCOTT, 2jl Main street. JAMES GREEN III
Malp street ana w Il. G0uLDING, l4O Main st. La.
dies, 6ySending by 81 toeither ofthe dboUe aqents
through TIE Worceser Post Office have tie pills
sent confidently by mail to any part OF the county
irec OF poStage. Sold also by A. A. bRrdett Clinton
4. q .. g. blair, Warren. B. h DeLand North brook,
ned ana u g. Henry, Westboro and by one Druggist
IN every village and city in the United States and by 4
D. Howe Sole Proprietor, New York.
y B-Beware of COunterteis. Buy no Golden Pills
OF any KIND unless the box is signed S. D. Howe All
others are base imposition and unsafe therefore as You
value your lie and health Ito say nothing of being hum
plugged out OF your money buy only those who show
the signature Of ID. Howe every box which has
recently Deen added on account of the Pills being coun
tetieS'eU' dlOm d2I
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-20

TRIAL OF THE STEAM FIRE ENGINE
The steamer Gov. Lincoln was out on trial,
yesterday afternoon, and with 1850 feet Of
hose, forced water to the head of Chestnut
street, through Sudbury street, with 70 lbs. of
steam, tits full strength is 100 lbs.) and threw
larly 40 feet. This is a satisfactory test of the
power of the steamer Gov. Lincoln, for all
cOptinpencies
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-20

The BUTLER ExPEDlrIoN.-The Washing.
ton correspondent of the Philadelphia Inquirer
says
at is mysterously limited that some revela-
tions have been made, showing that our Bos.
ton friends engaged in fitting out the Butler
expedition, and in other military operations,
have INDUCED in private enrichment, to an
extent which makes investigation necessary,
and that subcommittee will shortly 20 there
with power to examine persons and papers,"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-20

THE SPIRIT, COURAGE, AND PATRIOTISM
of the federal leaders, both naval and military,
as eyinced in their straightforward and lacon
ic replies to the demands of the rebel com.
manders, deserve to be chronicled in history
Commodore Foote'S answer to Gen. Tilghman
possesses the same pluck and irmness, which
characterized the memorable declaration of the
dying Lawrence, one of Americas early naval
heroes. Buckner requests of Grant an armis-
tice. 81 propose Immediately to move on your
works, - was the stern rejoinder. "Uncondi-
tional Surrender, Us the imperative alternative,
presented to the infatuated rebels at Roanoke
Island by Gen. Foster. These short, sharp,
manly sentences mean business and not pleas
ure. These words carry with them a mighty
power and influence, for they are uttered in
the right spot and at the right hour.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-20

PERHAMs Exclusion to Baltimore and
Washington offers unusual inducements to
travellers. Tickets can be bought up to the
first OF March, allowing the buyer TO return on
or before April 1st Tickets from New York
to Baltimore and return are not for sale in that
city, but at the Waldo House in this city. See
advertisement.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-20

POLICE CouRT.-Yesterday, Joseph Ben
nett and Charles Bennett, for assault and bat
terry on Ezekiel Smith, were each sentenced
to the house of correction for two months.
George Lawson, for meglt citing to support
his family, was sent to the house of correction
for three months.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-20

OK DIT-thst one or more concerts are to
be given here under the direction of Mr. B.
D. Allen, the net proceeds to so to aid the
suffering "contrabands." Musical people who
were present at the delightful afternoon con-
certs given this winter by Mr.. Allen, will hail
this prospect of classical music with pleasure.
And who is there that will not say God speed
TO the object?
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-20
SuetiaI Aotltes.

Coffin Ware Rooms, No. hangs Block
me Undersigned would respectfully call the attention
of the public to his Coffin Ware Rooms now omen al No
Bangs Block, opposite the Court House, where will
be found constantly on hand COFFINS and CASKETS
OF all sizes and patterns made and trimmed with the
bost material Also Coffin Plates and Robes
j. w. BROOKS.
worcester, Feb. is, 1862. diff flo
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-20

row money during 1861; also, communicating
the date OF the issue OF the scrip provided for
in the act of the special session OF the legisla-
ture, providing for Union fund their dates
are as follows July l, 1861, $1,000 900;
Oct. 4, 1861, 81 ,2l7 ,500-making an aggregate
OF 81. 217 800, which is all that has been is
sued. The orders in council above referred
10 are as follows -
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-20

ENGLISH CRITIcIsM.-The Westminster
Review English radical organ), in a recent
issue, refers to the engagements of Bull Run
and Balls Bluff, and decides that they furnish
ample evidence that the north is inferior to
the south in military skill and courage. This
article was penned before the occurrence of
the recent victories, which have shed so bril-
liant luster upon the federal arms. The ex
treme and uncharitabe opinions of some of
our Transatlantic eensors may be slightly mod
lied on the receipt of the latest news from this
country. However untoward the chances of
war have been at the outset for the upbolders
of the Union and the constituted government
it did not seem the part Of wisdom or magnan.
unity for foreign critics to launch their en-.
venomed arrows so furiousy. But these sci.
fish gentlemen will have to postpone, for an
indefinite season, that dissolution of the great
republic, which they so fondly and stoutly
propbesied. Our system of self government
is destined to live on, despite the earnings Of
foreign emissaries, the sneers Of fawning eour-
tiers, or the throes of civil rebellion.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-20

New RECRUITING OFFICE FOR THE FIF-
TEENTH.-The recruiting agents for this regi-
ment have changed their quarters, and now
occupy room in the Lincoln House block,
the entrance to which is from Maple street.
Lieut.. Jorgenson starts this morning for Camp
Cameron with another squad of twelve re-
cr,,it,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-20

For those who like "A Hare Chance;-IIay.
ing been offered position where l can do better L
therefore oier DDS at the Poetica Exchange for
sale at bargain | will sell sture fixtures, counters
&C wan all my Crockery and Kitchen Goods at about
one-lalt their value, with the good will of tine store
inc place is well known and has good of cuson-
efs For particulars address oRS0N n. HEATH,
~ u Box 400, Worcester
n: Bin changing my occupation, l wish to thank
all my customers for their liberal patronage; also TO all
my friends for their good will which perhaps have not
always meuted, and to and all wish success and
prosperity whether friends otherwise o. n H.
II diff ~ =" -
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-20
CITY AND COUNTY.

YESTERDAY the weather was quite mild,
and the solid snow and ice in our streets suf-
fered thereby. The first snow-storm of tue
season occurred on Monday, Nov. 25th, and
the sieighing has been uninterrupted, with the
exception of a day or two, ever SINCE
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-20

=, cor THIS Out and Remember The Fact
lhat VIII sell for one month"; for the following prices
at the Fpetlcal Exchange :-Common Brooms Ii cents
each ana heavier at II and 20 cents; good heavy
Shaker jrooms % and 80 cents each ana offer good
wool carpets at 80 cents yard former price IS
s" cheap carpets at II cents and 90 25 80 35 40 and
cents per yard which think is cheaper than wasever
SOLO befre IN Worcester the above prices be cash
also my Crockery and Kitchen Goods cheaper
than ever offered before Please cali and see the prices
at the POettcal Exchange. Bay State Block.
sSO dtI ORSON n. HEATH, Proprietor.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-20

ATTENTION is directed to Z. B. Lamson's
advertisement of the sale by auction to-day of
the brick building on Exchange street, oppo-
site Merrifeld's.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-20

Browns Bronchial TrOches are widely known as an
admirable remedy tor Bronchitis Hoarseness Coughs
ana other troubles OF the throat and lungs They are OF
great value for the purposes which they are designed
audit should be known that while they are usually and
pleasantly eicacious they contain hurtiul ngred-
we speak from personal experience when commend
them to persons afflicted with irrtated hroats as thous
Recorder ~
tAuTIoN-As there c many limitations ask Tor and
OBTAIN only ''BropR's Bronchial Trocbes," which by
long experience have proved their value having recev
ed the sanction of phN scians generally and tcstmon-
flS dcod9t6yvit ~
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-20

THE SOLDIERS RELIEF COMMITTEE de-
sign to pack two boxes, one for St. Louis and
one for Louisville, early in the coming week,
and solicit contributions of any and all articles
used in hospitals for the sick. They are in
duced to do this by appeals lately received
from reliable private sources. The nature of
these appeals can best be shown by an extract
from letter received from lady resident at
Louisville =
Gould not some of the streams of your
bounty be directed to the hospitals in our
city. Here we have from six 10 eight hun
bred sick. We are not united people The
rich have all their interests south, the
union-ists are of the middle, lower and
poorer classes. Anything you have to spare,
l will see carefully distributed. We are
encouraged by the recent victory. Not
reverse has yet happened in Kentucky
but we shall all be as poverty stricken
as in Virginia if the two armies dwell
with Us much longer. The troops vino
come here from there appear famished, and
| cry like children when the comforts of a meal
| in Kentucky farmhouse are spread before
| them. If we have a great battle, and receive
the wounded, l know not what we shall do"
From letter received from the neighbor.
hood of st. Louis, we learn that the western
sanitary commission are sending off their do
nations every day to the hospitals and camps
In the interior, as well as to those in and near
st. Louis. This constant drain calls for con
slant supplies. Will not the friends of the
cause, send to the rooms of the committee such
articles as they have to contribute, that the
boxes may be dispatched in the early part Of
the week. Farina arrowroot, broma, and ar.
tices of that kind, suitable for the sick, would
be particularly acceptable.
Mrs. S. p. MILLER, Secretary.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-20

MIR. Charles Lanman is now preparing for
the press, from MIR. Ely's copous Journals and
memoranda. work, the title of which will be-
"llon. Alfred Elys Prison Life at Richmond
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-20

REMEMBER DR., Fishers lecture at Mechan-
les Hall, to-night-the last of the Mechanics
course.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-20

IMPORTANT TO Hor GRowEEs.-The first number of
tue mop "roWers Journal handsome quarto paper, to
be published monthly in New York with weekly sup
pIemens IN the fall months, containing latest foreien
and domestic markets. and everything relating to Hops,
is lust issued An article in the first number refers TO
the attempt now making compel the grower TO paw
TEN CENTS A PoUND DUTY Specimen copies furnished
gratis on addressing the Hop Growers Journal ia Full
street, New York, or otsego county, y. Ya
GREAT EXPECTATIONS will be realized by the
use of HILLS MINT SPECIFIC, for Badness and
Failing OF of the Hair.
GREAT EXPECTATIONS will be realized by the
use OF WAX FLOSS for dressing the Hair.
GREAT EXPECTATIONS " will be realized bv the
nse of PREPARED TUFA, for cleansing aud beauty
ing the Teeth.
GREAT EXPECTATIONS ~ will be realized By the
use of the WAyERLY PERFUME for the Handker.
chief
GREAT EXPECTATIONS will be realized by the
use of HILLS LIQUID AMANDINE, for Chapped
Hands, Roughness of the Skin, &C.
Prepared and sold by
JOHN O. HILL Apothecary
10 d4m Mechanics Hall.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-20

CHERRY VALLEY.-Mr. Nathan Holman adj
vertises in another column horse and sleigh
lost or stolen. See the advertisement for
particulars.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-20

Why may The New York Herald be consd.
cred snuned out Because the government
has taken it's Wickofi.