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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-02-23
Our New York Dispatches.
Wen suGOcaied on BOnrd of Steam
shiP-Resulf of DrunIGenness-NAistnL e
About the Wreck of ~ ship, etc.

NEW YORK, Feb 22.-The five men sufIocated
on board the steamship lsmalia last night,
mentioned on the second page,) had spent the
day in hard work discharging the cargo, and
the evening in hard drinking among the saloons
on Greenwich and other streets adjacent to the
steamer dock, and, on going on board about
seven at night retired to sleep in the forecastle
room, eighteen feet by twelve, having first filled
the small hand furnace with live Goals, placed it
in the centre Of the tOreCastle room, about egh-
teen feet by ten, and closed the dead lights and
all other means of ventilation, and retired to
sleep.
At balfpast one, two other firemen also re
tired in the forecaste, not perceiYing any dan
ger, and it was not until four O'Clock this morn
ing, when the third watch was relieved, that the
tragedy was discovered, two firemen then gong
70 fine forcCaStle to wake their companions,
found the five who had retired first cold and
stiff, and the Others totally unconscious. The
dead were in the same positions they had as
sumed when they went to sleep, and had eVl-
IDENTIFY expired without struggle. The names
OF the victims, who are all residents of Scotland,
are: James McNevin, aged fOrty-seyen; VIM.
Todd, tweny-niue; Francis Aitkin, twenty !;
VIM. Matheson, twenty-five; and Archibald
Swan. The surviVors-Adam Gault and John
| Havnes-will probably recover
The vessel wrecked on Bell rock, near Hall
fax, Monday night, is believed to be the steam
ship Zoe, which lett this port on the 18th inst,
for Brest, and not the ship Zoe, of Boston, as
reported last night.
Earl de Grey, Professor Montague Bernard,
and Lord Tenterden, Of the joint high commits
sion, and Viscount Frederick Goderich, and Mr.
Donald Mckay arrived in the Cuba.
The annual dinner of the Harvard college
alumni residing in this city and neighborhood,
at Delmonico's, tonight, was attended by over
two hundred graduates and guests.
The steamer City of Manchester, while pro-
ceeding down the harbor this afternoon, ran
down and sunk barge belonging TO the Cam
den and Amboy railroad, and loaded with
$50, 600 worth of silver ore. Richardson Feather
stone, one of the barge's crew, was drowned.
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Political,

ARKANsAS-THE QUARREL,
LITTLE Rock, Feb. 22.-BOth branches of the
legislature adjourned to-day, without action,
out OF respect to the day. Three more senator's
were brought in by the sergeant-at-arms, making
ten in all, or four less than quorum.
Immediately after the supreme court con-
vened, the counsel for Lieut.. Gov. johnson sug-
9ested to the court that the day was especially
regarded as holiday, and he hoped the court
would adjourn over until tomorrow. Without
needing the suggestion, the chief justice directed
the clerk to read the record, after which the
lieutenant governor presented, in person, a pro-
test against Chief Justice Mcclure sitting in the
case Lecause Of his impeachment by the house
of representatives.
The chief justice, without regarding the pro-
test, announced that the trial would be pro-
ceeded with. The defendants counsel then sub
mittcd a motion to dismiss the case, on the
the ground that the court, having decided that
no jury can be had, because the legislature
never enacted any statute providing for trials by
Jury in that court, the court was no competent
to try the case, because it is facts, and not law
that is involved.
The court announced that the motion was
| ovcrruled. Justices Harrison and Gregg dis
| sented saying that they did not believe the
| court had jurisdiction or any right to issue q
quo Udrrdnto against the lieutenent governor OF
the governor.
The court adjourned, on account of the illness
of Justice Gregg. The Clayton men are becom-
| ing very respondent According to the evidence
thus far adduced, it will be impossible for the
| court to Dust the lieutenant governor.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-02-23
From Manchester, N. H.
How tho AmOskcag Veterans Celebrated
WashiHgtOn's birthday.

MANCHESTER, Feb. %.
The annual celebration of the Amoskeag Vet
Grams, which is, with exceptions of an unim-
)ortaut character, the only observation of the
anniversary of Washlngton's birthday in the
state, occurred to-day. The business meeting of
the corps, in the forenoon, was OF special inn
oortance, largely attended, and business of gen.
raj interest to the friends of the battalion was
transacted. Among other matters, it was de-
oided, amid enthusiasm, to procure new uni
forms, about sixty members signing the paper
lrawn up for the purpose. In the afternoon,
the annual dinner took place at the Steans
hotel. The dnin9-room of the hotel was crowded
with the Veterans, their ladies, and other in
vited guests. Among those present, who came
late in the afternoon, were the following from
Worcester: Lieut.. Col. ]. A. Titus, Major s. "
Stone, Major }. NJ, brennan, Judge Advocate
NJ. Almy Aldrich, Capt. David Parker, Lieut. II.
II. Comings, Lieut.. A. NJ. Parker, Lieut.. c. X.
Pevey, Lieut.. E. N. Harrington, Sergeant G. L.
Boydcn, Hospital Steward T. A. McConville,
Corporal A. w. Kelley, and others.
Capt. Patten, Of the Veterans, acted as toast
master, and Gen. Matt: Head presided. Gov.
Stearns responded to the toast to the state of
New Hampshire; Gen. Head spoke for the
Veterans; ex-Gov. Smyth gave a humorous
speech in behalf of the honorary members of the
battalion; Mayor Weston spoke for the city of
Manchester; in. the temporary absence of Maj
Stone, Judge Advocate Aldrich occupied a few
moments, in compliance with an invitation to
respond to sentiment to the Worcester State
Guard, and, on the subsequent arrival of Maj.
Stone, the latter gentleman spoke amid much
applause. The Veterans remembered grateful
ly, the hospitable reception accorded to them in
Worcester by the State Guard last summer,
and the officers of the latter organization re-
ceived every courtesy and attention at their
hands. Among the other speakers, was Lieut..
col. Titus; and the exercises at the table were
most pleasant.
The interval between the dinner and the ball
in the evening was spent in various ways by the
guests, some visiting the mammoth establish
nents of the Amoskeag corporation, and Others,
under escort of friends, exploring the city to OK
anime the various public buildings, etc. The
grand ball was, especially to the VISITORS the
main feature of the festivities. The wealth.
fashion and beauty of Manchester and all the
surrounding country annually gather at this
I'D of February ball; and, in all respects, it is
one of the most brilliant assemblages seen in
New England. This year is no exception to the
general custom, and the gathering tonight
equals those of former years. The weather is
most suspicious, and the preparations made by
the Veterans meet with unanimous praise. All
circumstances seem,to combine to render the oc-
casion particularly pleasant and happy, and the
lanclng will continue until late hour tO-mor-
row morning. SCRIBo.
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--LATEST NEWS.
BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE WORCESTER DAILY SPY
From Washington.


WASHINGTON, D. G., Feb. 90.
SAN DOMINGO.
General Grant stated to 4 warm personal
friend, yesterday, that he expected the report of
the San Domingo commission would he favor
able to annexation, and if it should be so, he
should press the subject Immediately upon the
new congress.
DEAD, FOR THE PRESENT.
Prominent senators assert that it will be inn
possible to get up the McGarrahan joint resolu-
ton in the senate this session, and if that is
true, it is dead for the present; but McGarrahan
will begin operations upon the new congress, if
he fails now in the senate. If it is not called up
before the middle of next week. there are SEN
ators who will talk the session out rather than
let it pass.
MIR SUMMERS HEALTH
Mr.. Sumner gradually improves, and it is said
that he has strong hopes Of being able to deliver
the San Domingo speech, which he was working
at when he broke down, before the fourth of
March. lit is delivered, it will create sensa-
ton throughout the country, as it is general
Indictment Of the administration. 1t is not
likely that his physicians will permit him to
deliver it this session, however strongly he de-
sires it.
MR.. HoAR ANNIHILATEs MR.. cox.
The debate in the house over some of the
items of the deficiency bill has been excited,
especially upon the use of the army in cleo
tons, and the freedmen's bureau. Gen. Logan
surprised the house by condemning the use of
the military at elections except where it was
called on by the governors of the states.
Messrs. Hoar and Cox had a lively passage
over the frcedmen'S bureau and the state of
Massachusetts, with a very decided success on
the part of the Massachusetts man.
1T MATTERS LITTLE WHO COMES OUT AHEAD.
There was a renewal of the old quarrel be-
tween Mr.. Farnsworth and Mr.. Butler, in the
HOUSE. this afternoon, and the galleries, which
were well filed with carnival visitors, were de-
lighted with the savage set-to. Farnswoith
ratified out his old story about looking-glasses
taken from the treasury department to furnish
Buffers house for grand party, and opened UP
the Jonas H. French granite quarry business, and
Butler said some sharp things about Farms
worth's loss of votes in his last election In all
these passages, Butler has the most wit, but
Fansworth is SO savage with his insinuations
and allegations, that he makes considerable i'm
preston. The house is disguised, However,
with the personal quarrel, and knowing this
fact, Butler did not follow Farnsworth in his
last speech, SAM WELLER.
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fGnd the commerce of the country. In that mes
sage there was not an expression that could be
construed into any desire to bring about a DISCO
luton of the Union.
single dollar of which had ever been refunded to
him, raised a regiment named after the politi-
cal organization to which he belonged. The
first gre It meeting held in the country after the
firing upon Fort Sumter was called by himself
at Union square, the next day, at which John A.
DIX presided and Senator Baker and himself
were speakers.
In order to put a stop to the discussion, and
bring the house to vote on the bill, Mr.. Dawes
moved 10 suspend the rules and pass the bill.
The motion was agreed to and the bill pass
ed96 to A..
Adjourned
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Boston, Feb. % "A large wooden building
on 81 oadway, South Boston, occupied by Ann
Lee, as a dry goods store, and for other pur-
poses, was burned this morning. Loss $4,000.
Business was generally suspended to-day in
observance of Washington's birthday.
MAINE.
PORTLAND, Feb. 22.-The democrats of this
city Tonight nominated Hon. Geo. +. Emery as
candidate for mayor.
CONNECTICUT.
HARTFORD, Feb. 22.-Mrs. Ann Stiles was ar
rested at East Windsor, today, AMI examined,
on the charge Of attempting to poison the fam
lilies of Lester Dewey and L. R. Pltkin, by send
ing them poisoned confectionery through the
mail No one has died from the poisoning, but
about dozen have been made sick The mail
iny of the packages, by Mrs Stiles, was proved,
md her etoiy is, that a man gave them to her
With the request that she should mail them.
There is no doubt of her guilt. She is held for
trial at the superior court.
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CaSunItIea.
FATAL EXPLOSION.

FATAL EXPLOSION.
CTNoINNATI, Feb. PA boiler in H; w.
Shookley's powder mill, Decatur, exploded yes
terday, fatally injuTiug three persons.
FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. GA frighttul aeci-
dent occurred, this afternoon, at the Brookdeld
coal bank, In Brook6eld township, owned by the
West Erman iron company and others. Fifteen
men were descending a slope in two cars, and
through the carelessness of man whose duty
it was to attach the chain falling to do so, thu
cars.with the men, descended at frightful rate
with nothing to check them. A man, named
Redmond, was killed, and Ave others were 81
badly injured that they cannot recover. Tn,
rest, except one, was more or less injured.
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Other Foreign nInlIers.

LONDON, Feb. 22.-The navy estimates, about
to be presented to the house Of commons, show
an increase of f3S6,00O as compared with those
of 1870. The increase is mainly in the items of
steam machinery and ships built by contract.
The prize, Prince Adolphe captured by the
Germans, has been totally wrecked off the coast
of Norway. fhe crew, with one exception, were
saved.
The queen held court yesterday at Bucking-
ham palace. Among the persons presented by
Mr.. Moran were Mrs. Nicholas Fish, Mrs. Wick
ham Hoffman, Mrs. Augusta Hamilton, and a
daughter of Commodore Rodgers.
Minister Jay entertained the Americans at vi
emma with a supper, in honor of Washington's
birthday. Speeches were made, in which refer
ence was made TO the approaching centenary of
American independence. Mr.. Jay announced
that, through the courtesy of the emperor, new
materials for an American history had been
brought to light. In the imperial archives sew
eral volumes, containing the correspondence of
the baron of Berlin, who was sent to America by
Emperor Joseph II. of Germany, had been dis
covered. Mr.. Jay stated that permission had
been given him to take a copy, and he hoped
soon to lay these valuable records before the
American people.
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latter containing 800 bales of cotton, of which
800 were destroyed. Loss $4,000; insurance
100000.
AT SAN FRNNcIsoo-Loss $4,000.
SAN FRANCIsCo, Feb. 22.-The Lincoln school
house, this city, the finest on the Pacific coast,
was this morning damaged to the extent of
ODn nv Hro
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PROBABILITIES.
WASHINGTON, Feb. % 1t is probable that
storm is arising in the northwest, possibly in
connection with the one experienced In Cdlitor-
mia last night, and that it will be felt on the
lakes to-lnt rrow Fresh southerly winds are
probable on the Gulf, with cloudy and threaten
ing weather in the Atlantic states, and fair and
clear weather on the lower lakes and in the
eastern states.
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AT PETERSBURG, vA.,-Loss $780, 900.
RICHMOND, Va, Feb. pa fire in Peters
burg, last night, destroyed two buildings, oc-
cupied by ], I, Morris. furniture dealer, and r.
A. Martin & Co., commission merchants, the
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Go the Associated PressI

THE FENIAN EXILES
To-day called upon the president, and, express
ing desire to present to this government a
written statement of their treatment IN the En-.
glish prison, the president responded that they
could do so, and the government could do what
ever was proper in the circumstances.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-02-23
COUNTY NEWS.

DR.. Garland of Gardner met with a singular
accident last Thursday evening. After a social
dance at the Town hall he went to the sheds
near the Universalist church for his team. The
large rolling door seems in some way to have
fallen upon him, leyeling him fat upon the
ground, where he remained some half an hour,
until some others came after their teams, and
removing the door found DR.. Garland under it.
He isnot, however, severely injured.
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GOOD TEMPLARs.-The thrilling and deeply
interesting domestic drama of the "Drunkard's
Warming" was given in the town hall, Millbury,
Tuesday evening, the 21st inst. The large hall
was filled to its utmost capacity by very order
ly and attentive audience, many having to stand
throughout the entire performance for want of
seats. The several parts were very ably render
cd by Messrs. james Little, Chase, Armsby,
Wood, Albee, Willard, Clifford and Lowell, and
Misses NJ. S. Hastings, F. S. Lowell and Z. E.
Howard After this drama the mirth-prOvoking
farce of "The Unwarrantable Intrusion" was
played, which sent the vast assembly away well
satisfied with the performances. Blackstone
lodge of Good Templars is doing good work
here in rescuing many from the perniciouS in
duence of strong drink, and restoring them
to their families and society, and who are
now walking in the paths of sobriety and vir-
rue. Constable Hair has also rendered Millbury
GOOD service in seIzing all the stock in trade of
/ noted rumseller here, and has made the other
7olatorS of the law very guarded in their pro-
Gedings ever since. The several parts of the
lrama and farce were well delineated, especially
Smashcr and Upton by Robert Clifford aud
Willie Lowell. In fact the entire performance
lid great credit to all concerned. If it shall he
5he means of adding still more to our numbers,
Ill interested in the cause of temperance will be
more than repaid, and will then feel satisfied
hat their labor5 are not III vain. T.
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Weather Report.

WAR DEPARTMENT..
Division of kilograms and Reports for the benefit of
Commerce.
February %, 1871.
observations taken at A. NJ, exact local time at
each place, except in the cas- OF Mount Washing
ton, which are furnished by the party of gentle
men spending the winter at the summit, and are
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-02-23
I'Oh SALE.
CIDER AND VINEGAR.

fhe subscriber keeps constantly on hand an for sale
by the keg or barrel Plain and Refined cider and CT
Vinegar Tree from adultertonl Orders lett with Z.
bury. l.. Is. HAPGOOD.
ms dStf
STABLE MANURE FOR SALE-Best
~ quality. Inquire Of C. A. HARRlN GTON.
file dot hay State aousr Stable
birds - GERMAN CANARIES =
10 Splendid Singers, for sale at ELDRED' Dining
ooms and Fruit Store, so 3Pleasant st. dim fI5
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EVENING SESSION.

Mr. Carpenter presided at the evening session,
which was attended by but few members, and
were occupied in the discussion of the Indian
appropriation bill.
Without dlsposng of the bill the senate adj
ourned.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1871-12-07
Observation-Disclosures

TIME RESIDENCE OF TIE UNDERSIGNED IN
Beaufort wthshc irSt-claSS garden attached - Oh
fred for sale at rtOnable price, and on easy rms
The premises are in good order, most conveniently ar
ranged well located and fine bargain can he secured by
any party wishing to purchase. There are ample '"
buildings an excellent ciSt"rn and abundance .? lr
Pears FIGS Peaches Strawberries &c, Enquire ON III
premises at the Court House. w
June S-tC H. u. JO III.
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The Back Seat in the Cars.

The exigencies of spring millinery
obliged our friend Polly to take a trip to
Springfield the other day. Somewhere up
north freight train had run off the track,
or hand car been inopportunely encoun-
tered or some of the usual things had hap
pened so that when the train appeared be-
hind time, it offered only one car to the
crowd impatiently awaiting its arrival.
Of course there was grand American
rush for seats.
Polly, who disdains to push and scram-
BILE, who thinks there are few things in
this world worth so debasng to ones
self found herself obliged to take the back
seat-that uncomfortable little back seat
by the door, usually occupied by the be-
wildered foreigner unused to travel. How
ever, she had her own self respect, at
least.
And presently she discovered that the
universal law Of compensation holds good
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1871-12-07
POETRY.
AlTINS.
BY JOHN HAY.

The trembling pulses Of the dawn
Fill with faint gold the violet skies,
And on the moist day-smitten lawn
The peace Of morning lies.
A blessed truce Of woe and sin,
A glad sureease of cares annoy,
The waking world has pleasure in
Its matin light and joy. -..
And all the JOY that fills the air,
And all the light that jilds the blue,
/ see it in your eyes and hair, a..
know it, love in you. ..,.
Ger lips and eyes and golden floss
There floats charm cannot reach
A wealth Of love, threat Of loss,
Beyond my subtlest speech.
The amethyst flush will fade above
Into the dust-dim glare of noon;
The love of youth, the youth of love,
Will fade and pass as soon.
Kiss close, beloved, for never yet
Could love its bloom unchangihg Keep;'
There are no hearts but they forget %
There are no eyes but sleep.