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New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-12
ATTEMPT TO INJURE TIE CoCnifUArE
WATER WORKS
EroN Ihe Bosfcn govtrfl.


discovery was made Tuesday OF atemps
which had been made 10 cut OF the supply Of Cocbit-
ate water from this city, or to damage the water works
by breaking open the conduit at a point lear the
Charles River In Newton Lower Falls II appears
that on Monday last communication was hid before
the Water Board advising them Of the arrival of =
man from Charleston, \. c., visit 10 gentleman
living on the line of the Water Works, and near the
scene OF the attempt whose son II in the Confederate
army. The stranger brought messages fIom the young
man 10 bis father beyond which bis business nos
known, though il was suspected that he was bent oo
mischief 10 the Water Works.
As q matter OF precaution, "a guard was on Tuesday
night placed on the works, at the points which were
moet exposed 20 the Vaccinations OF signing persons
Men were stationed at the gate house either tide Of
Charles River, where the memorable break occurred
in the Summer Of 1859, and also at the Brookhne Re-
servoir aud other places. Tie works embraced he
tween the gate housos where the syphon witch
the river connects with the brick conduit either
side being supposed 10 be the principal pons OF dam
Ger, the attention Of the wachnen If they faith
ful TO their duty, was not probably extended far be-
yond The attempt TO injure the works was probably
made on Monday night, at point about six rods ese
OF the eastery gate house, aud Was not diSsovercd
until Thursday.
From tue appearance of the place, Il Is evident that
the rerson who undertook the job srnei only with
shovel, and that he oomneneed operations daring the
raiu-soYm which prevailed on Monday night. Having
thrown ont the grave from the side of tue coodu o.
the depth of about four feet he reached the top Of the
brick work, which he attempted TO crush la with
thrown DON upon the aqueduct with sach fogce as to
shotter the masonry and break one Of the bricks
Fortunately the stone did 90 through and no seross
damage was done. .
upon the Water Works Eithyr the perpse tor was
an emissary of the rebels, what appears more likely
soae laborer out OF employment, who remembering
the job which several thous and borers obtained BY
the breaking away of the conduit two wears ago re-
sorted TO this expedien to- get work. The attempt was
evidently made cya person entirely ignorant OF tho
locality where hs could have been mos. easily
accomplished Had he opened the viaduct at this point,
material damage.
The whole hoe of the Water.Works will now be care
miiy watcaed Sy en- armed guard, and messqree will
oe taken to SECURE the passge Of law ut the extra
sesoD Of the Legislature, making punishable with s
Works. reward Of 81. 600 win be offered q,
vis Mayor for tho apprehenson and ceuyietior Va
i. parties who committed this atrocioas Gct.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-12
FRANCE.


The Pdtrie of this evening says: at is asserted
that the Lord High Commissioner OF the lonlan isanos
has issued proclamation in which he declares that,
should the disturbances which have broken out at
several points continue, the country viii be placed III
n state of siege" m
The same paper asserts that Corfu Is mitary occu-
pied and that he troops are encamped in the squares
and streets.
The Tennis of this evening says awe learn from ma
reliable source that Turkey has proposed that lOVo
French soldiers should be left at Beyrou until the re-
forms which have been decided upon by the European
Commission have been completely carried out"
1886 p. m.
The Bourse has been very firm, and rather animated
Rentes closed at 6Sf 7jc., or lOc. higher than yes
terday.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-12
VOYAGE OF THE GREAT EASTERN.
urR 8PUAyIOR IN ROUGH WEATHER.

The steamship Great Eastern arrived at this port
yesterday noon having completed her second trip from
England to this country in nine days and thirteen
hours The passage would have been quicker by about
half day, but for severe gale encountered on Mon
day. the 9th inst, which compelled her to abandon her
direct course for while But the average speed dur
ing the voyage appears, nevertheless, to have been
very nearly what she was originally intended to ac
compsh, and what has always been expected of her
by the build ,rs If the ship should continue in the
Atlantic service rapid passages may yet be made
The necessity sOy changing her coarse on this voyage
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-12

The destination Of the Great Eastern is yet unde-
cded. Although advertised to return to Milford on
the 25th instant it is not improbable that other plans
may be adopted 1t is safe to say that if any PROPOSE
ton to charter the ship for the transporting of troops
should be advanced by the United States Government,
the officers are authorized by the Directors to accept it,
if they choose. 1t is at least certain that safer
expeditions means of conveyance could be em-
ployed 1t has been said that the French Government
has intention of purchasing her, officer Of the
French navy having crossed on this voyage with tho
purpose of closely examining her various quaitie',
but this is nothing beyond conjecture.
The following list gives the names Of the officers Of
the Great Eastern and the numbers of the passengers
and crew.
James Bett Thomson. Commander; Thomas Wright, Chief
Ohcer T. d. Browne, Second OfceI John McAlher Third
Officer w b. C. Jones Fourth Officer; John O. Goulstoas
Surgeon; Richard W. Curtis Purser Lawrence Archdeacos
Assistant Puser J. o. Hepworh Junior Clerk; Geo BenDett
and Henry Arthur, Midshpmen James Rorson, Chief fng
John Wright First Paddle Engineers Robert Houoo
Second Paddle Engineer; Richard Child and JAS Mclean Third
Paddle Engineers Thos Patterson and James Watt Fourth
Paddle Engineers Samuel Bton, First Screw Engineers Rich
ard Quirk Second Screw Engineer; William Read ard iam
Driver Third Screw EDgineersi Joseph Glover and Wnm
Williams Fourth Screw Engineers AZ Stewards 43 Petty Oh
cers Seamen; l63 Firemen Ttimmers, &c
6 6rclas passengers 10 secondclass Is thrdcas-fola
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-12
THREE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF THE GREAT EASTERN.
THE WAR NEWS In ENGLAND
THE GREAT EAsTERNs TRIP.
SANDY Hook, Friday, May II, 1861.


The steamship Great Eastern from Liverpool on the
afternoon of Wednesday, via Mifordhaven I'd lnst.'
has arrived off this point. detailed account OF the
voyage will be found below.
The general news is not Of great importance. The
following are the latest items
The steamship Kangaroo sailed on the let for New
York.
In the British House Of Commons, Mr. Gregory had
postponed for fortnight his motion relative to the re-
cognon of the Conlederacy of the Southern States.
Tie Southern Commissioner had reached England.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-12

though she was often covered with spray, was quite
impossible for any sea to overeap her lofty sides In
the evening the gale diminished, and at midnghs
nothing was left of it but clear. fresh breeze.
Tuesday passed. like the earlier days Of the voyage.
with only remniscence Of the sharp weather OF tho
preceding day. On Wednesday, thick fogs rendered
considerable diminution of speed requisite, and on
Thursday it necessary to stop altogether for sound
ings two or three times. On Friday all was clear
again. and fairer run was made At daybreak Sstur-
day morning. the shore of Long Island was visible.
boat had been expected off Montauk Point, with in
ructOns to whether the ship should proceed through
Long Island Sound or by way Of Sandy Hook but az
none met there Captain Thomson pushed on in tho
regular course, without delaying. At noon, Sandy
Hook was reached Here and not before, pilot boat
appeared The excitement on boardto seeurethe latest
home news was, OF course, irresistible. few morn
ing papers were collected from the pilot and rapidly
read aloud to groups of auditors in various parts Of the
ship The Of fresh details were not easily
derstood but the tenor of all was Of character 10
rouse the utmost enthusiasm, which was testified with
loud zeal by the Northern passengers and was hardly
to be evaded by the one or two Southern gentlemen in
opposition The low water at the bar detained the
ship which to come up to the city this morning. Tho
passengers were by ugboat nthe afternoon
and landed at about o'clock at the barge Office where
the prompt courtesy of Messrs. Isaacs, Brown, and
Archer Inspectors Of Customs, enabled them to pro-
ceed homeward with the least possible delay. While
passing up the bay, steamer Alabama, ,swarmng with
troops for the South met and salued with cheers,
in which all the energies of ten impatient days seemed
to be concentrated.
The speed of this passage may be considered as
e.. of al
from the Great Eastern. She certainly is not likely
TO travel at lower rate Mr. Scott Russell observed
just before the departure from Milford Haven, that
fourteen knots an hour his highest estimate of the
capabilities of the engines. This was, in fact several
times exceeded during the voyage, but, on the WHOLE
equal average not reached. The following
table gives the distances made each day. TIE reckon
ing is made up from the moon of the preceding day to
that to which the number is assigned:
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-12
HUNGARY.

PEsTH, AnnI y, evening.
The funeral of President Pavezy has taken place to-
day Nearly all the inhabitants were present. No ds-
tufbance took place All the houses draped with
black.
National songs were sung by the student' and pat
rio,e speeshes were delivered
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-12
POLAND.
TuopN April -.

The President of the Cour, Of Appeal at Modn has
declared all the prisoners which were made during the
late event. 10 be not guilty.
The state Of things at Warsaw remains unchanged.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-12
SWITZERLAND.

BLRNf, April %, IoUI'
The construction of the railway through the Luck
manicr commenced Yesterday near Belhszsna, under
the direction OF the Chief Engineer NJ. PsslalolL aud
ia the presence Of the authorities
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-12
PORTUGAL.

LISBON, Apfll 0D.
The elections to the Cortes have resulted in the
election of sxyfour Ministerial and sixteen Oppos ION
canGidaes
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-12
VENICE, April 20-p. m.

In consequence Of the refusal oi the congregation Oh
Veueta TO eec, members for the Council OF the En-
pre the Governor ia about to proceed to public ex,
animation of the elections of some communes, ana
will aferward deliver a certificate OF election Ioeyery
DersOn elected.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-12
ITALY.

TURIN, April 30, 1861.
TIE Italia Of to-day announces that the Emperor oi
Morocco has recognized the Kingdom of Italy.
The young men of Pavia honored Garibadi with an
ovation, while he was visiting friend residing near
Pavia.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-12

NoTIcy TO SOLDIERS CHLDRIS.-Any poor boys
who are homeless In consequence ofhs fathers
having M erm defelse of the county will be pro-
vided for by applying at tue Nswsboys Home, Sun Building
No. l2a Fulton street.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-12


Colonel-Abraham Duyea.
LieUt- -Colonel-C. X. Warren
Major--J NJ. Davies
QuaTeTmasteT-J. h. Wells
Surgeon-R. III. Gilbert.
Surgeons Mate-B. Ellis Martin.
Chsplain-Rev Gordon Winsow.
Adjutant-Joseph Il. Hambin
NoN-COMMIssIoSED STAFF.
Sergeant. Msjor-Joln Collins.
QusrterInaster- SergeaDt-John Henry Whitney.
Color -Bearer-ChsTles y. hstheF
Right general gude-A :. Marvin, jr.
Left general guide-W. Besdle.
COMPANY OFFICERS.
Company ACaptsn ii. d. Hull lst Lieut., w. I. Partridge
Ensign, Vacant
Company B.-csptsn. r. s. Dunonti Lieutenant, O. Cam,
Ensign, Theo. S. D1mont
Company C.Csptsin II. Davies Lieutenant J. f. Evans
Ensign, e. II. Seaman
Ensign, J. A. Cochane.
Company E-Captan. Hiram Duryeai Lieutenant, George
Duryes; Ensign, II. h. Bassett. .
Company F.-Captain Henry A. Swsrouti Lieutenant Va
cant; Ensign Carlisle Boyd.
Company G-Csptsn, Abm Denikei Lieutenant j. Duryeai
Ensign JOS. III. Bradley. -
Cofnpsny H-Captan J. Fitzpatrick; Lieutenant, Churchill
Csmbreing; Ensign, James Milling. .
Company Charles q. Bartlett Lieutenant, Jos.
Comoany K-Cspiain, Cleveland Winslowi Lieutenant, w.
H. Hoyti Ensign VIM. Ferguson.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-02-28
The Guthrie Compromise Proposition

NC Uusuttc OOnPTOmIoc fIOpObltIOus
1t is announced from Washington,
that the special committee in the Con-
ference of State Commissioners, or the
/" Peace Congress-" As it is called, has
reported and recommended plan for
the adjustment Of the national troubles.
The plan is that proposed by Hon. Jas.
Guthrie, of Kentucky, who is one of
the Commissioners. The distinctive
features of the proposed compromise
are; that slavery shall be prohibited in
all territory north of SO 80; and that
south of that line it shall be recognized
as existing, and that the United States
courts and all the departments Of the
territorial government shall protect
it, according to the laws of the State
from which the Slave shall have been
brought-the territory north or south
of the line to be finally admitted into
the Union as State, with or without
slavery, as its constitution may pre-
scribe. 1t also proposes that no terri
tory shall hereafter be required by the
United States without the concurrence
of majority of the Senators on both
sides of Mason and Dixon's line.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-02-28

The journey of Mr.. Lincoln from his
home to Washington, has been one tri-
umphal exhibition of public confidence
and respect from its beginning. The
confidence of the people in his integri
ty, honor, justice and manhood, has
shown itself spontaneous in every town
and city, and the people have bid the
President Of their choice, God speed in
his work soon to begin, Of redeemine
the country from its present perilous
position. The frequent expression Of
his views give us some idea Of his pub.
lie policy. Tits exactly what the pub.
lie expect. and demand and will heartily
approve and sustain. He AYERS entire
good feeling to all sections and guar
antees the equal and constitutional
rights of all the States, and yet be
plainly exhibits determination to re-
quire obedience from all to the Constitu-
ton and the laws. We believe his
administration is destined to be the
strongest and most popular Witnessed
since the days of Jackson. to ed
The utterings of Mr.. Lincoln are
mildly at variance with the seeming
disposition of many of our public men,
who seem to think separation inevita-
BILE unless compromise is offered to the
South. The President elect boldly in
sinuates that the Constitution is already
sufficient for the wants of the whole
people, and that he will administer it
intact. His mastery distinction, made
at Indianapolis, between enforcing the
law and coercion" is worthy of pecu-
liar study. The traitors to the Consti-
tuition will find him firm in purpose and
clear in conclusions. Well may the
people rejoice at the prospect of ex-
changing the imbecility of James Blu
chanan for the plain honesty and I'M
swerving integrity Of Hon est Old Abe
Lincoln. A few days more and conf
dence, peace, contentment and patriot.
ism will again prevail throughout the
land. a @ er rsa
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-02-28

WHAT is PALMETTO ?-The South
Carolinians have adopted the Palmetto
as the emblem Of their State. The
palmetto is defined as cabbage tree.
1t attains the height of forty or fifty
feet, and is the tallest of our palms.
The summit is crowded with tuft Of
leaves, varying in length and breadth
from one to five feet, which gives it a
majestic appearance. Flowers, small,
greenish, and deposited in long clus-
tiers. Fruit about as large as pea,
inesculent. Wood of no value, except
for the construction of wharves. In
short, it is as nearly worthless as tree
can well be. Its height, its majesty, %
and Haunting pride, have probably
commended it to the favor of the
chivalry. dt
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-02-28
"A Natiopal Convention.

1t is affirmed with much positiveness
that the Republicans in both branches
of Congress are prepared to vote unan-
imously for convention of all the
States to consider the present differ
ence, according to the recommends
ton of the Legislature of Kentucky.
This ought to be satisfactory to all the
border States, and the result of such
convention would promise a more
enduring settlement than any patch
work which can be contrivcd else
where. But neither this nor any other
adjustment" would be necessary if
the people would be content to obey
the Constitution and the laws.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-02-28
az The Republicans of the House

az The Republicans of the House
have determined in caucus to support
Mr.. Bingham's bill concerning the
collection Of revenues, which is sub
stantially like what is called the Force
bill of 1882. They will also support,
as party measure, bill authorizing
the acceptance ofthe service of volun-
teers from the several States for the
purpose Of enforcing the laws. This
begins to look like actions. There are
only two ways of settling the Difficult
ties-either enforce the laws or make
the necessary arrangements to agree
to peaceable division of the Union.
The latter plan is regarded by some as
totally impracticable, while the former
has for a precedent the measures adop-
ted by President Jackson in the null
LITIGATION difficulties of 1892,
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-02-28

@ Fifty regiments are proposed to
be raised by the Southern Confederacy.
This would require fifty thousand men
and officers, if the regiments were all
full; and if the support of each of these
men averages only one dollar per day,
it will require eighteen millions and .
quarter to keep them one year. So it
will be seen that after raising the four
teen millions, the confederacy is about
to provide ample means TO use it all up
and something more.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-02-28
Mrs. W1NsLow's SYRUp.-Are all tn

Mrs. WINsLow's SYRUP.-Are all the
mothers who read the Freeman ac-
quainted with this article, which We
have advertised for the last few
months? We would by no means re-
commend any kind of medicine which
we did not know to be dAparticu-
larly for infants. But. of this Syrup
we can speak from knowledge in onr
own family it has proved blessing i'm
deed, by giving an infant troubled with
cholic pains, quiet sleep, and its parents
unbroken rest at night. Most parents
can appreciate these blessings. We
are entirely opposed to the prevaIens
practice of drugging infants, aud would
sooner loose our nights rest than con-
sent to such course but here is an
article which works to perfection, and
which is harmless; for the sleep which
it affords the infant is perfectly natural,
and the little chernb awakes as (" bright
as button" And during the process
of teething its value is incalculable.
We have frequently heard mothers say
they would not be without it from the
birth of the child till it had finished
with the teetbing siege on any con-
siderati,ns whatever.
We have spoken of this Syrup for
the benefit of our readers who are
parents. We know its good value, and
have experienced some of the rich
blessings which result from its use.
Mrs. Winslow is no quack, but woman
of long experience as Nurse and
Female Physician.-Boston Christian
Freeman.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-02-28

TT, ,1r -: 81 =
why, tneD, sno.lo ! ., ues'le maj :
great people o. lilly m1',lons WIN DC
acie ~ tnces INC olio'e ""'e w 20.
tnl: = OonIeoracy. ~ - NOT an im:
Perlat s1oSssnment on 'ne gore5nInen'
Of single state. Il is Confedersoy,
and Il Is as IL o1gnt 20 De, depenoens
on the connnueoz assent OF all the mem
bers OF the con5eee,acy 70 IT'S existence
and su2!ect 70 olssoau'lon oy ,neir &C.
ton. but tnat assem- mus. always De
taken by virtue OF me Original as:en:,
and held until, an tne 1orm prescfipea
by the Constltutpn itseH, anq "a. 'ne
manner and win ali me conols'ons
whichthe Coustituelon Prescn1e,' nose
who constitute the Unlon snail oecisfe
that IT shall be no Longer. Inc nirty
days, and SIXTY days, and ninety Gays,
given us by the Disunionists, may not
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-02-28
More Horrible Massacres In Carson Valley
s..Seven Persons WantonIy Murdered
and q Young Girl Outraged. .'

More Horrible Massacres in Carson Valley
.-.Seven Persons WantonIy Murdered
and . Young Girl Outraged. so
sA correspondent of the Missouri Re
publican writes from Denver City on
the 10Th alt: :: ~
A gentleman, who has but recently
arrived in this city, called upon me to-
day, and gave me an account of hor-
ribIe massacre on the Surplus Cutoff,
about fifty miles north of Salt Lake
City, during the latter part of last Au-
gust. A party of emigrants, on their
way to California, were attacked by a
party of men painted and dressed like
Indians, who rushed upon them in the
night, took them by surprise, and MUIR
dered seven of the party the others
escaped to train camped back from
them, on the road, distance of ten
miles. The assassins did not pursue
them. M ~
Among those murdered was Mr..
Stevenson, formerlyof Lawrence, Kan
sas, and his niece, Miss Lizzie Steven
SON, young lady sixteen or eighteen
years of age. Mrs. Stevenson, wife of
the murdered man, begged of the saw
ages not to kill them one of them re-
Piled in good English, "that they were
determined to kill them ALL" He then
leveled his rifle and shot Mrs. S., which
took effect in her hip. Supposing her
to be dead, they left her. Catching
up the infant son of a woman they had
already killed, they struck it, arms and
legs off with knife, and then threw
the sufferer into the bushes on the way
side to die. setaf - 5sset
Mrs. Stevenson was found alive;
her wounds were cared for, and at last
accounts she was in Carson Valley,
Kindly attended by the settlers there.
When found, the body of Miss Ste
venson bore evidence of having been
outraged by those bloody tends, under
whose cruel treatment she died.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-02-28
W-The following remarks of Glib

The following remarks of Glib,
bon, the great historian, will apply with
considerable force to the present sta te
and condition of our country:-"When'
ever numerous troops of banditti, null
tiplied by success and impunity, pub
liely defy, instead of eluding the jus.
tice of their country, we may safely
infer, that the eccessive aoeakaaess. Of The
government Is felt and abused By the
loacest ranks of the community" -
The line of policy indicated by those
who take sides with traitors, by justify
ing treason, would not only destroy all
confidence in the powers of the gov
eminent on the part of our own citi-
zens, but subject us to the scorn and
derision of the civilized world. wet
+ iaa.ao raail @. e. d.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-02-28
More Treason.

Dispatches received at Washington
on Monday last, announced that Gen.
Twiggs has surrendered to Texas all
the forts, arms and munitions Of war
in that State belonging to the Federal
Government. This is doubtless part
of the programme of treason con-
cocted by that arbitrator and robber,
Floyd, before an exposure of his vii
lainies compelled him to seek safety
in Virginia. trses s4n
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-02-28

The Republican State Convention
Beld at Lansing on Wednesday, faith
fully reflected the views of its consti-
tuents, and paid deservent tribute to
most competent aud upright judge,
in re-nominating Randolph Manning
as Justice Of the Supreme Court.
Judge Manning has been on the bench
of that court four years, and has dis
charged his duties with assiduity,
disinterestedness, wisdom and firm
ness. A thorough lawyer, he adds to
sweli stored and wen-disciplined mind,
g balanced judgment, comprehensive
views, and infiexibIe purity. In his
reelection the State will preserve the
exalted character Of its highest ju.
dicial tribunab and thes people will
show that they have the virtne to
appreciate "a just Judge" -Det. Ado