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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-26
,rAl GAS EXPLOSION At souTHBRDGe, MASS.

The ollowing particulars OF the terrible gas ex-
plosiOat the Hampton Woollen Corporation Globe
yillag Southbridge, are taken from the Worcester
MT. lartin White, master machinist OF the mills,
took force OF six men on Saturday and pro-
ceedeto clean out the large gas reservoir for the
coming winter season. This reservoir IL used only in
the wirer time, and some gas that had been made
last yer still remained In the receptacle. IL was
VERY lace AMIR being between thirty and forty feet
I'm dianter, and IL was located In large building In
|cose poximity to the new mili,u so called. The
linen wre set at work ut the pumps between the
|reservU and the sides OF the building for the pur-
f.man role" at the top was left open. and IL
WAS thought that the gas would ali escape
throusf it. In this belief Mr.. White went on the
Top OF the reservoir with lantern and A rome
bnd lowered the light down through the hole. Little
hid he,hink OF the fearful consequences that were to
result rom this bit OF imprudence, Slowly the light
been blythe men at the pumps to come up through the
hold, allowed by deafening report, and then tney
knew I'd more. Those who happened to be In the
cinityof the building say that the whole structure
lose fty feet IN the air, judging from the known
height 4 the buildings near by, and came down to
ne ground with a crash complete ruin Mr.. White
being On top OF the reservoir, was blown up with
4 and lis body fell back into the pit The workmen
we're THROWN out through the opening sides OF the
uIldingby the force Of the explosion TO distance
several feet. The report OF me EXPLODING gas was
Ire by the burning gas but the village IRE company,
eing promptly on the spot, commenced oplay upon
he IRE and soon extngulshed it. The meancholy
farch forthe body Of Mr.. White was then made, and
tier renewing the charred timbers II was found. His
Fad was crushed in, evidently by being thrown
yanst thu rafters OF the building, and the BODY was
used and the bones broken In many places. III
pud truiy he said of MIN that he never knew
hat hurt him." All the workmen were rendered
useless by the accident. John Brogan was terribly
irRsd and otherwise injured by falling timbers.
was taken out by the roadside where he died In
eat pain In about half an hour. John Brown, in-
rod IN the same manner. died during the night
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MISANTHROPIC.
An Old Clergyman and His Daughter Live as
Herluits for Twelve Years.
From the Chicago Post, August 22.l

From the Chicago Post August 22.l
miles from Chicago, at the intersection OF the
Chicago, burlington and Quincy and the Free
port and Pacinc Air Line Railroads. is worked
up at present with first class sensation. The
story Is as follows. The reader may make
allowances for possible exaggerations:-An old
Clergyman, and his daughter Eiizabeth, '0 are
the subjects. 1t is said that for twelve years
past they have lived In entire secusion farm not
quite mile from the Junction, their sole diet con.
sis.ing OF corn bread. The old gentleman is well
educIted, having graduated at Middlebury College
At twenty-five. For many years he preached In
wife and daughter, and buying the farm now occu-
pied BY them. For over year the family mingled
wit the villagers the clergyman often preaching
therabout sixteen years old, played the melodeon.
The,d mans wife then died. and from that time his
,whoe life was changed. He was seldom seen about
the iage, and his daughter never. He came Occa-
stonlly to town to obtain sugar, tea and alcohol
In 9change for butter and eggs. Once only he
bouht Q shirt. He always appeared dirty and
wor heavy shawl about his head at all sea-
sons For some years no special notice was taken
OF lis strange conduct, until finally about two
year ago the People became "worked upn about the
mat'r and committee was appointed to investi-
gate They gained access to the house with some
litteiificuly and found the rooms In filthy state,
occuied by cats and hens, In the same apartment
withthe human occupants. The daughter re-
buke them for interfering, when they demonstrated
on 10 course Of life the couple were pursuing
nd len retired. While this life continued the farm
as Indebted to various parties, who were not
Foeu 70 appIVach Tie nouse nor was any one else.
f,0ta fortnight ago lad, In passing the house,
fas lied by the old man and told that they were
lex nd needed ald. lie alarmed the village, and
,anpf the citizens and physician went To their
aid. he old man was found TO be one mass OF sores
and th and was lying on lounge covered with
verrn. On most nlthy bed lay the daughter. The
cats, twenty-five In number by count, were
throw out and the hens made TO foll0W. The people
were.ke to smaller and cleaner room, and an
able lded force at once set TO work cleaning up the
house All the clothing was burned. The old mans
cl0tht were removed and hts body found to be dis
COLOR and covered with filth and running sores.
The tughter was In q less horrible condition, but
ner Wy was discolored IN places. ana hadsnot
undeaothing had been constantly worn for four
mont. The old man IL nearly seventy, the daugh-
ter ptaps twenty.eight. The former IL 80 reduced
that will scarcely live month The daughter It
Is thght possible TO save with proper medical care
She l accomplished and educated and would still
be aiornament to society. The man IL a profound
mathuatican, and his mind runs strongly to figures
and Oculations.
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FREAKS OF A MURDERER.-Herndon the alleged
murderer OF Miss Lumsden has become so "peart "
since ne returned to the jail and its excellent and
abundant fare that he has turned artist and adorned
his cell with charcoal cartoon, entitled "Herndon
life, ludicrously yet painfully the terror and
anxiety the poor creature endured for days when the
rustng OF leaf, the breaking OF stick the fall
fright. The TAILOR Is said to be thrown into convul
sions OF laughter every time he this picture and
Herndon himself enjoys it.-FredertcksoWV (VaJ
LEDGER.
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When the train left this morning, John
Devine was at the point OF death. Hamil-
ton Holmes Lucian Clemence and - Ricord
were the other injured persons. They all received
severe remembrances of the accident, yet not so
serious as to place their lives in danger Mr.. White
leaves a wife and three children, the oldest eight
years old and the youngest two years old. Mr..
Brown leaves wife and six or seven children. Mr..
Brogan leaves wife and a largo family. Consider
that they all leave families behind them with but
little to- support them, the calamity assumes more
men. None OF the men who are now alive were
ms ria
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LEGAL NOTICES.


DURSUANT TO A DECREE OF THE HIGH COURT OF
Chancery made in cause Williams against Sole the
claiming to be next of kin Of Robert Williams late of
No 95 Queens Crescent Haverstock HILL In the county Of
Middlesex gentleman lwho died in about the month Of
January 1885, the time Of the decease of Sarah Williams
late No. 50 Queens Crescent aforesaid spinse the dsugh
ter of the said Robert Williams (who died in about the
month of April 1861 their solicitors before the
9Th day Of January 1889 in and prove their claims at
Buildings, Lncon's Inn in the county Of Mddesex;
default thereof they will be perempoy excluded from the
1869 at y of the clock at at the chambers
this SOth day of july 1853 j. A. BUCKLEY Chief CerkE
X. II. KNIGHT, 6s Aldermanbury, London,
Paintids, Solicitor
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PURSUANT TO AN ORDER OF THE HIGH COURT
Chancery England made In the matter Of the estate
of Isaac deceased and in the of Jackson
against Collier and Collier against Jackson the next OF kin
Jackson late of tho Terrace Turnnam green in the
county OF Mddesex England esquire deceased who died In
about the month of April 1885, by their solicitors
before the 2h day of November 6s to come in and
prove claims the chambers Of the Vice Chancellor,
Sir John Stuart s Old square, Lincon's Inn Mddesex,
England in default thereof they will be peremporiy
cluded from the benefit of the said order.
Wednesday, the 18th day of December 1855 at 10 O'Clock ut
at the said Chambers appointed for hearing and ad
Indicating upon the claims
Dated this 18th day of july 1853
sAToHELL h CHApPLE, No. Queen street, Cheapsde,
London England, Solicitors for the plaintiffs in the first suit
and the defendants In the second suit.
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE POPULAR AND ATTRACTIVE TEA
IA. and Grocery Store 418 Ninth avenue at auction,
day. At 1919 o'clock elegantly fitted up well stocked doing
good trade fine Horse Wagon the lease for three years
above Parties In search Of good business chance are
specially invited TO attend.
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FOR SALE.

TOR sALE-THE CHEAPEST DINING SALOON DOWN
town, with License three years Lease Apply at
NIrCHELL's Store Agency, n Cedar street.
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BUTCHER STALL IN THE MARKET WITH ICE
IA House, Horse and Cart for sale cheap doing q large
and paying business. TRAvER ESLER, IS Liberty st.
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LNOR sALE-A VERY FINE COLLECTION OF THE
best French and English Glass Photographs, brilliant
very fine collection of Paintings and colored Photographs
on paper at 97 Broadway, third floor.
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DRIvATE RESIDENCES AND TENEMENT PROPERTY
J. suitable for occupancy or investment For sale by
s. B. GOODALE,
Nos and West Twenty third street, Fifth Avenue Hotel.
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E'OR sALE.-THE VALUABLE FOUR YEARS
Lease and first class Fixtures the four story House
aud Fancy Store No 6 Sixth avenue, Of Thysev-
enh street, location and trade the very beat In the city, rent
54,20 cash security.
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COUNTRY BOARD AND SPORTS-BEST SEASON TO
~ enjoy the Airy good table house on river
bank; blue and weak fish plenty boat gratis Terms
balance very Call j. HIGGINS Is West Twen
ninth the spot Port Washington sea Bra
daily foot Chambers street.
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BOARD WANTED IN BROOKLYN-WITHIN FIFTEEN
ID mndes of the ferries from October !, for gentle
man, wife and little girl two years. old Address, with faa
particulars, price, &c, box l23 Herald office.
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BoARDERs AND LoDGERs WANTED.

I BLOCK FROM CITY HALL-FRANKFORT HOUSE,
J. Frankfort, corner william stree-250 Rooms aoconmo-
date gentlemen only IS so cents day 81 so TO So week
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BOARD CAN BE HAD ON REASONABLE TERMS IN
ID the vicinity of Newburg for few weeks good fishing
and hunting For particulars apply to S. A. BROOKS, 4A
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LNOR SALE AT A GREAT BARGAIN-AN ENTIRELY
and useful article, wanted in each family in
SALE by A. E. LYMAN agent also patentee and for other
new and valuable patents on hand.
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I STEP TO THE 9Th, THE 7TH AVENUE OR THE
Fulton Ferry cars-select Board So and upwards l2S
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L,OR SALE CHEAP-vALUABLE CORNER LOTS ON
Broadway, Morrisania with plenty Of fruit Apply at
% Beach street.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-11-30

trade. These agenta.nEthe Russian Emperor
ere in Washington preparing for winter scam-
paiguin New England andon the plains Iney
will spend month or two in New England 10
learn the manner in which the railroad tracks
there are kept clear during the severe BLU"
storms.
IT ia reported in Richmond that the day
before the recent shooting Grant went 10 foi-
lard and asked him if he was the author OF the
obnoxious article about his (G.'s) sister. roi-
lard said he was and refused to retract. Grant
then challenged Pollard and offered to nsh'
him then and there. Pollard refused on the
grounds that he was under bonds and was not
a. liberty to accept challenge. Grant there
upon told Pollard to beware; that as he had re-
fused either to retract or give honorable satls-
faction, he (Grant) would shoot him on sight.
This threat, it seemed, caused the pouce to
carefully watch Grant, and the result was that
be found but one opportunity to wreak his VEN
geance upon Pollard, and that was when he
saw him entering his Office. The explanation
given by Miss Grants family of her absence
from the city is that she had expressed a wish
to visit Miss Duncan, the daughter OF her
fathers correspondent in Philadelphia, and
that the family withheld their consent. she
determined to go, and left last Saturday night
week, on the Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad train. Her father received
dispatch on Monday stating that she was at
Mr. Duncan's sick. Mrs. Grant and her broth
er James went to Philadelphia, and as soon as
she was able to travel brought her home. Her
family knew where she started to 60.
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By OUR Columbia correspondence it will
be seen that the receipts of the State Treas
ury in May last we're S56,S4G, in June
SIT, 300, in July Sal, ,2lS, in August $l7, ,lC2,
in September sl42,o ,o2S, and in October
S64,3G7. Total receipts for the six months,
SSS9,s25. During the preceding seven
months the total receipts Of the State were
only $780, The balance in the State
Treasury November l, 1867, was S26, 2S5.
The report of the Comptroller General
shows balance to the credit of the State
of s676,75O, against balance to its debit
of sl,1OO000, when the ldte Comptroller
made his report. Governor Orr estimated
that the expenses of the State for the cur
rent year would be Sl,057, ,0O0 The esti-
mate of the present Comptroller General,
including the interest rhich falls due on the first
of NovcmJer, 1868, and first Of -Nouember,
1869, is only 1925 900.
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cred seriously the evidence Of the. witnesses
aud the explanations and expositions OF coun-
sci. They listened to the argument OF the
protestauts and the reply Of the claimants
they compared-ss far as might be done
the returns with the ballots; they looked
into the way in which the managers OF the
election had been appointed, the manner In
which. the managers had organized their
boards, the manner of conducting registra-
tion, the manner Of receiving, counting and
returning the votes; and the result Is the
decision published this morning, that 'there
sshas been no legal and valid election, and
sthat no persons have been duly elected to
sell the offices of Mayor and Aldermen oil
."Charleston."
Eleven Aldermen and the Mayor voted
for this decision. and three Aldermen voted
against it. Three Aldermen were absent
and there was one vacancy. So was de-
termined the question which had been agi-
tating the public mind for two anxious
weeks, and upon whose proper solution de-
pended, in greater or less degree, the
happiness and prosperity Of every man.
woman and child in Charleston.
Reviewing now the law and the evidence
we cannot see that it was possible for
body of conscientious men to come to any
other conclusion than that which hos been
announced; and yet it is gratifying to see
that the Board of Aldermen, setting aside
all unworthy motives, have not sought to
evade the burden of esponsibility, but have
done their whole duty, without fear or favor.
Had the decision of the Board been differ
ent, there would have been but little hope
for this people; for it would then have been
shown that right must bow to might, and
that party success was more to be regarded
than constitutional principle. As it is, the
truth has prevailed, and the pleasure that
we might feel in the knowledge that ouI
city is saved from the grip Of the adVen'
turer and stranger, is swallowed up in the
greater joy that constitutional liberty haE
been asserted and maintained, and the
purity and majesty of the law redeemed
from all reproacb.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-11-30
Two Hundred and FIFTY Immigrants.

Two Hundred and Fifty Immigrants.
The Bremen bark Gauss, which has put
into this port, has on board well nigh two
hundred and fifty able bodied German me-
chanics and farm laborers. Most of these
were on their way to the Western States
ria Baltimore, but they are willing to live
in this State if they can find employment.
They have been told at home BY itinerant
Northern lecturers that there is no law in
South Carolina for the foreigner, and that
in the South their lives would hardly be
secure. Yet they will settle here if we can
give them the same prospect of success
which they expect to find in the West.
We need not speak now of the value Of
two hundred and fifty hardy and industri-
Gus immigrants in stimulating the colored
people to unaagging labor, in increasing
the value of land, and in encouraging the
advent of thousands Of their sturdy fellow
osuntrymen. They are here at our doors,
and it is our true policy to keep them here.
This could be done, it would seem, at but
small expense. Mechanics are wanted
throughout the upper part of the State, and
the German mechanics would doubtless have
offers of permanent work as soon as their
presence in Charleston was known. The
lahorers can be even more easily disposed
of. There are tens of thousands of acres in
the most fertile and healthy sections Of
South Carolina lying idle, provisions are
abundant, and there would be no cash out
lay in employing the German immigrants
beyond the cost of food and clothing. They
would, in all probability, rather have land
than wages, and ten acres of land would not
be too much to pay for the services of
German family for one year. These ten
acres would be worked by the Germans the
second year, and ;heir cultivation would in
crease the market value of the land which
remained. We are not welded, however, TO
any particular plan There are two hundred
and fifty honest aud industrious white men
asking to be made citizens of South Caro-
lima. All that we want is to add them to
the working power and conservative strength
of our State.
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New YORK, No. SO CEDAn-srnEET:
No,,op,l,ar OS 1QcT

NEW York, No. SO CEDAn-srnEET:
November 26, 1867 !
UDoLpHo WOLFE, Esq. Present -,.
Dear Sir! have submitted to chemical ana;Nsis
TWO bottles OF "sc!lielam Schnapps," which took
from fresh package in your bonaed warehouse anu
find as before, that the spirituous liquor Is iree
,rrn, ininrons INGREDIENTS or Justification; that 1t
has the marks OF being aged and not recently pre-
norcd nv M, chanical admixture of alcohol and aro-
ResnectmIly FRED. F. MAYER,
Chemist
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NEW YORK IIOTE f..
No. 721 j ROA d " s i,
NEW YORK CITY.

ID. II. H1LDRETEl x CO., Propricsors.
THIS LONG ESTABLISHED F1RsT-cI.Ass
HOTEL, as popularity known IN former tunes
rrC,er the manage--ent o: J. D. MONNOT, EstI., aud
moro recently uude- that OF HIRAM CRANSTOH &
q , is now under the propr1ctOrship OF Alessrs. ID.
N. uILDEErIf & L. Il. ROCKWAY, uIer the firm ol
d. NJ. HILDRETH co.
The senior partner from bis long experience as a
n, orrctor OF the ycranda ST. Louls and st. Charles
Hotels of New Orleans, fatters himself that he can
assure his trends and he public generally, that its
former worldwide reputation popular frst-class
Hotel. shall be fully sustained under lis present
management, lyrf feceuary IL
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X CARDENING, HORTICULTURE, go.
VI JULES LAYEKGNE respectfully informs his
patrons and the public that he has returned ftom
Paris and has again located in Charleston, prepared
to do all work in his business such as LAYING on L
GARDENS, Trimming Fruit, Ornamental and Shade
Trees, Shrubs, Grape Vines, &c., IN the best and
most approved manner, and ut the lowest prizes
He asks those wanting such work done to leave an
order for him at the store of NJ. II. SCUHEYROUX
No. 32S King-slrect and he guarantees to give full
satisfaction.
he is allowed to refer to Messrs James q. Eason,
G. W. Aimar, L. Charip, William L. Webb, thomas
D. Eason, and Benjamin F. Evans.
Novtnhor 10
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Boarding..

(tUaIF0UTADLE BOARD CAN BE OBJ
" TANNED in private family for gentleman
and lady, two persons. Location good and central
Apply TO r. j.. Eox 1875, Postofice,
November % WINS
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llotifes III Dankrupttp.

rT,o WHOM 1T MAY CONCEKN.-THE
| undersigned hereby gives notice of his appoint
ment rs assignee OF OWEN P. FlrZ 3IMONS, in the
District of Charleston and State OF South Carolina
within said District, who has been adju ,ged Eank-
said District Dated the tWenty-eChM day Of Nou,n,.
6er 1868. LOUIS McLAlN
November 80 m3
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Gupartnsrship llOtile.
Eost anb 1unnS.

II OST, A YELLOW AND WHITE SET
Ia TER PUP, eight months old; had on when
lost leather collar with city badge snitable
reward will be paid for her return TO No. 48 BROAD
or No. 7MEEI ING. STREET. November 80
r oST, ON MONDAY. NOVEMBER 23.
Ia a Ladies' GOLD WATCH, double case, white
face with chain attached. Finder will please leave
the same at THIS OFFICE, where q reward will be
given il required. November 20
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bhN VIZ ~. ShO o'' -
Pharmaceutical Chemist, New York.
&c FISE-srREEr, New YORK, |
NnYrlnher 21. 1H67. 4

26 F1SE-STREEr, New YORK,
November 81. 1867.
UDoLpHo WOLFE, Esq. Present:
Dear Sir-I have male chemical examination Of
sample of your Schledam Schnapps, with the in-
lent Of determining if any foreign or rinjurous sub
stance had been added to th- simple distilled spirits
The examination has resulted III the conclusion
that the sample contained no poisonous or harmful
ndInixture. have been unable to discover any
trace of the deleterious Substances wich are en-.
ployed in the adulteration Of liquors. would not
hesitate to use myself or to recomme nd to Others
for medicinal purposes tue Schiedam schnapps as
an excellent and unobjectionable variety OF gin.
Very respectfully yours,
tSigned0 CHAS. A. SEEL1, Cnemis'.
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F A r
FOR TIE BENEFTT OF
THE "WIDOW s. H 0 L,
WILL BE HELD AT
THE "HOME" IN BROAD-STREET,
ON TIE 15E! DECEMBER NEXT

THE BOARD CT CONTROL OF The "HoME"
return their thanks t. the community for the assist
ance which has been extended them in their under.
taking AMI will be thankful for any Contributions OF
money provisions and fancy articles.
Packages from distance will be transported Tree
of charge, by the Express Company and kairoads
if directed to Mrs. 81. A. SNOWDEN, PRESIDENT Oh
Widows Home Charleston S. c.
N B.-Positvely no Lists for Rafaes will be circu'
lated about the hail. Chances, If desired can be Sc
cured at the respective tables.
BOARD OF CONTROL.
Mrs NJ A SNowpES Mrs ] WILSON,
Mrs HUGER, Mrs c NEDDER'
Mrs Gro RoBEprsoE Miss N MIDDLETON.
MrsJ SNowpEN, Miss n CAMPBELL,
Miss NJ BopIBEcK Miss PALMER,
Mr., HENRY RAyENEL Miss ANNA SisfPsoE,
Mrs NJ P MATHssoS.
Mrs. M. A. SN oWDEN. President
Miss MATILDA MIDDLETON, Vice-President.
Miss NJ. B. CAMPBELL. Sec and Treasurer.
Mrs ]. H. WILSON, Corresponding Secretary
November