The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-06-03
GENERAL NEWS ITEMS.

GENENdL VT NO Ai1"os
sp,in has at last commenced the work Of
emancipation in Cuba. An official Cable telo-
gram received from Madrid states that the
Spanish Ministry INTRODUCED to-day into the
Cortes the project Of a law inaugurating freedom
in Cuba, Mt the request of the loyal Cubans.
The proposition provides irst for the immediate
emancipation OF all slaves above sixty years
Of age. Second, for the Immediate eman-
cipaton Of all slaves who have fought for the
SPANISH cause during the recent troubles on the
island; and third, for the topese-the literal
translation Of the Spanish word employed.
Proximate freedom Of all the other slaves on the
island.
Elder Evans, prominent Shaker, thinks the
doctrines Of that community afford the proper
solution TO the woman question. The Elder is
right In given contingency. Universal prac-
iice of the Shaker doctrince would not only fur
nish solution Of the "woman question:" but
all other questions.
John Crown, brakeman on western freight
train, for the novelty Of the sensation, took o
seat ON the cow-catcber Of the engine. lie rode
for some distance In safety, when suddenly the
cow-catcher canght In the end Of boari nailed
ter. which entered Crowns left thigh, and pass
ing through, struck the end Of the boiler, thus
impaling alive the unfortunate fellow.
Justice has overtaken Mr.. Mordecai Skaggs
of Spencer, Owen County, Ind. He ran away
with young girl, but his lawful and forsaken
wife, personiying Justice. pursued him, caught
him, took him back, and had him tried, found
guilty, fined $3.50 and sent 10 the County Jail
for six months.
A base ball player Of considerable note died
Ia New Haven the other day, bis death being
the effect Of over sIertiOn in his nvortc game
last season.
The leading job printers Of Boston, have de-
ciled TO keep black book for each others in
spcction, wherein shall be registered the names
OF individuals who neglect TO pay their bills, or
who order printing and never call for 1t.
A party Of railroad surveyors attempted to
enter the grounds Of one Bancroft, near Spring.
field, ILL.,, last week and were warned Oh ny
son Of the owner. Continuing to advance,
they were fired upon by the boy. The party
beat hasty retreat uninjnred. Next day Maj.
Souther, city editor Of the Springfield Regisier,
visited Bancroft for the purpose Of Interview
ing him, when Bancroft frei on him, inflict-
Ing a severe wound in the elitor's arm. Ban
croft attempted to resist arrest by fastening
himself in rom, arming himself and refus
ing to surrender, and declaring that he would
never be taken alive. Capt. Robbins Of the
police, in trying to arrest him, shot him dead.
Considerable excitement was caused at West
Point on Tuesday by the arrival Of the colorcd
nppointec for the Mississippi cadetship, Michael
Howard. lie is pure African. lie could lind
no quarters Mt the Point, and was obliged to
seek board Of q colorol family living at High
land Falls.
Intelligence from Mexico records revolution
ary outbreak near Acamboy. A battalion OF
fifty rebels appeared, were pursued by citizen
troops and ali killed but four. Numerous other
bands of pronuncisdoes are also springing up
like mushrooms.
Two Fcnian officers, Lieuts. Callahan and
O'Brien, had the temcrity to visit the battle
field of Cooks Corner on Friday. An attempt
was made to surround them, but they got wind
of the movement, and passed. over 10 or 100
VI rds of Canadian ground from the locality
they were visiting TO the line, faster than they
ever before ran. The failure Of the stratagem
was deeply rcgnetei by the Canadian officers.
In R,umalia, Turkey, the Christians have
war Of determination upon the
Jews.
Rel Cloud, with his rctinuc Of male and fc.
male cloudy Reds, arrived in Washington yes
tertl,y. Commissioner Parker hsd talk with
aud laborsi 10 impress on his hea-
then mind that the next census will show o
large population Of pale faces In the United
States.
The last Spanish barbarity reaches us through
The medium OF private letter from Remciios,
written by Trustworthy person. Early In the
month Of May, forty-two inhabitants OF that
city were dragged from their houses late Mt
night, under the prctencc that they were In
some manner indenti6ed with the insurgent
cause The poor wretches were dragged from |
heir families, safely bound, and taken to the
vicinity Of the Gem terry, where they were club
he'd 10 death with the butt ends OF muskets.
No charge, No trial. and. shackled rs they |
we're. no possible defencs-knocked on the head
Ike oxen In the shambles. Among them WAS
more than one old man over seventy years OF
IRE. Two only managed to escape this horrible
massacre. This deed was committed by the
volunteers in revenge for the many defeats they
aad lately suffered.
Herbert Lagsing. ahtherto poor farmer. 10
,iiing In Steuben county, Ind, has just come
INTO possession Of $4,000 by the death OF an
incle in Wales. rI....... Mood
Harry Leslie. the professional rope walker.
performing In Washington Tuesday, Tell
hin " feet, breaking his arm and ribs and sus-
aiming internal injuries from which he died.
A construction train on the Delaware. Lacka.
rama and Western Railroad was precipitated
rom trcstle bridge yesterday and two men
vere killed and quite number wounded.
The latest news from the city OF Mexico. by
nail, In 10 the 18th ult The celebrated feast
& the 9th Of May In, commemontion Of the VIC
ory over the French army. At Peubla BY the
National troops. was celebrated with much pomp
md enthusiasm. !