Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-04-13

brought into service, would it is estimated,
form line about sixty miles long. There
lore there was no room for them in two lines
OF I1teen miles each, and the by streets and
roads were choked with useless vehicles; the
occupants either shivering listlessly in the
cold night air or deserving them to mingle
with the pedestrians, who in general were en-
abled to see the whole show and take their
own time for it. l made most of the Journey
between nine and two, though the crowd in
general had scarcely diminisheda at four The
pressure was on this occasion also, sometimes
fearful. Many more were crushed to death
than on the seventh, and in consequence of
the constant moving of the crowd, the danger
of breaking limbs and ribs was greatly in
creased; cases of this kind are reckoned by
hundreds, while it is impossible to estimate
the number Of deaths. Most of the accidents
occurred within the city (borough) where the
police are not under the jurisdiction of the
commissioner of the metropolitan police
force, Sir Richard Magma, but have an indie
pendent head. Sir Richard offered the lord
mayor force from his own corps, but the
lord mayor thought the city could manage its
own affairs The consequences of that refu-
sal have been very fatal, and the result is a
movement in parliament having in view the
consideration of the city police with the me.
tropolitan police. This would be a ''boon" to
the people. The excitement attendant upon
the royal reception and marriage is now over,
and the people are now thinking of something
else
The affairs of Poland are now uppermost.
England is thoroughly aroused on the subject
of Polish independence; and in her anxiety
to continue the protection she has long exer-
cised over that unfortunate country, and to
cripple the power of Russia, she is likely to
involve herself in a war with that power.
Such contingency is quite as probable as
war with the United States ever has been.
England demands that the treaty which was
made mt Vienna in regard to Poland shall be
strictly carried out, or Poland must be free
from Russian denomination forever If this
demand is presented at the Russian court.
backed by cannon, as it will be, the result of
war or peace will depend on the answer.
The defeat Of Langiewicz, who had assumed
the power of dictator of Poland, has spread
dismay among the friends of the Poles. The
Times believes it will put an end to the insur-
rection, but the news received last evening
indicates contrary result. You will find in
the papers everything of interest in connec-
ton with Polish affairs, and need not occupy
your space.
The subject of recognition of the south
came up in parliament yesterday. Earl Rus
sell made long speech, defending the course
OF 1he eofeinn'enf in remaining neutral, aud
inumating that in the presen. stata of Affairs
she will continue neutral.
This mornings city article announces that
subscriptions to the confederate loan have
reached eighteen million pounds sterling, a
large portion of it being subscribed in France
and Germany. 1t is quoted to-day at four
per cent premium. Large and enthusiastic
meetings are daily held throughout the coun-
try in favor of the north, and in support of
Mr.. Lincoln's policy. Serious riots have oc-
Cured among the Lancashire operatives, re-
sulting from the despotic action of the relief
committees A. S. d.
p. S.-Encouraged by the success of the
first call the confederate agents have issued
another loan of twenty million pounds 1t
will be taken up.