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New England alethoaist CONFERENCE

Saturday forenoon's session was opened with
of Rockbottom. The following clergymen were
admitted TO full connections Revs. L, A. How
ard, A. Noon, j. H. Lord, S. H. Noon, and J.
Capdin. The examination was conducted by
Bishop Simpson, who presided. He addressed
them for about an hour in an eloqu mt and i'm
pressive charge, upon the importance and ardu-
GUS nature of the work before them, mingled
with many pertinent admonitions. Among
other things, he said to them that they should
come to their work with tbe purpose to be miu-
listers of Jesus, and that alone; not 10 be minis
tiers and farmers, or ministers and merchants.
Spurgeon believed that God had raised him to
do special work, and this belief unop which
he acted was one great element of his power.
Beautiful ESSAYS and cultured oratory could
not have effect, without the power of God OBJ
tanned by inward spiritual experience, which
alone could move the heart. Ihey could never
be perfect in knowledge or Judgment, but could
be-and il was their duty 10 be perfect in love
and divine aspiration. Wesley's injunction to
devote five hours day 10 solid study was reit-
Grated. No man was fit to preach slc was not
Il student, The bishop was emphatic against
the spending by ministers Of SO much time
with the current news aud ordinary matters of
the day, as detracting from their more proper
DEVOTION TO the works of the great masters If
thought 10 order to allow the minister time
| for study he should never be interrupted by
calls from his people during the forenoon. At
the close of the bishops address, the following
| local preachers were recommended Tor dcacon}s
| orders: Granett Beekman Of Byfeld, Augustus
| w, Weeks of Lowell, VIM. IL. Cook OF Boston,
s. Mclaughlin of Westfield, J. NJ. AvaIn Of
Hadlcy, James u, Fem of Williamsburg and
i w., : I,uuar of Nnpth 4 Amherst.
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blerv. soon as their patrons withdrew. The
STRENGTH of will and power Of resistance suifl-
Gent to withstand temptation, IN whatever
form, should be encouraged and cXercis-
ed by all as the only certain safe
onord from the evils of intemperance.
IF was with sorrow and shame he acknowl-
edged the great fault and weakness of
his race arising from their social and hospit-
able natures. There was much better, and
far more rational, way of gratifying their COM
mendably social dispositions, than by strong
drinks The enormous figures of arrests,
fines and costs for drunkenness during the last
five years, as seen in the official reports OF the
city marshal, were alluded to, as of immense
moment and weight to his hearers, as the
amounts thus taken from the victims of intern
perance and their families would net a sum
sufficient TO stagger them if they would figure
it up, and make them wish they had saved their
money for better uses.
Major McCafferty made cogent and logical
appeal to his hearers to pledge themselves to
total abstinence on point which comes right
home to them, for their own practical good,
moral and pecuniaiy. He said no man
should be moderate drinker for two reasons;
first, on account of its expense; secondly, on ac
count of the liability to become drunkard. II
was every mans duty to acquire property suffi-
cient TO leave his children well off, but this
could not be done if they spent it for drink.
BY saving every day only what man who calls
himself moderate drinker spends for ale or
other liquor, Young man of twenty could, in
thirty years of active life, easily lay up 100000
1t was this amount which every moderate
drinker should consider he was foolishly vast
ing, if he expected to reach the age of fifty
years The speaker presented vast array of
other figures and arguments, conclusive and to
the point to show the benefits of total absti-
nence, and the evils of indulgence in liquor
The ladies were called upon as more responsible
parties than the men in this cause, to exert
their influence by signing the pledge, and other
wise.
Father Griffin followed in an earnest appeal
to all who had not already signed the pledge, to
come forward, in response to the persuasive ar
guments of the last speaker, and take upon
Them selves the solemn obligation. Eighty-two
came forward, including thirty ladies, and 20
between the ages of 10 and Is, to whom the
pledge was administered
The members of the junior Father Mathew
temperance society now number 14S, and they
will be organized by the choice of officers from
the senior society a week from next Sunday.
Next Sunday being Easter Sunday, the meeting
adjourned for two weeks.
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New England Dispatches.
Items from BOstOn-SpeciaI Dispatch 10
Ex-GOv. HawIey of Connecticut, in Re-
IatiOn 10 the San Domingo Question,
etc,



Boston, April adam Zaech, a German
aged thirty-fve, shot himself on Chelsea bridge,
last night. He left note, requesting that his
body be taken to New York for burial. The de-
ceased was employed in Holmes furniture man
uiactory, in Charlestown.
About one inch Of snow fell this morning, but
is rapidly disappearing.
SPRINGFIELD, April -Four inches of snow
fell last night, but most of it has melted to-day
CONNECTICUT.
HARTFORD, April 2.-The Gilbert clock COM
panyS entire works, in Winsted, were burned
this afternoon. Loss, S6O,OOO; insured for one
half.
HARTFORD, April 2.-The following special
dispatch has been received here by Ex-Governor
Hawley, from MIR. Crounce, the Washington
correspondent of the New York Times. 1t
gives profound satisfaction to all classes Of re-
publicans.
WASHINGTON, April 1.
To Gen. j. r. HdlCley: Every true republican
in Connecticut will be rejoced TO learn that the
president will accompany the transmission of
the San Domingo commissioners report to con-
greSs, next week, with message, which will
be new evidence that he has "no policy to en-
force against the will of the people,"
lie says, Ill substance, that, had the subject
received fair treatment when the last treaty was
| rejected, he would not have asked its further
| consideration; but, believing it had not been
fairly presented to the country, AMI the question
having become complicated with charges and
destinations foreign to its merits he desired its
| full investigation at the hands of congress.
which has been had with results indicating the
| correctness of his pu0lic policy and disavowing
the charges of improper action in the investiga-
| lions.
He does not ask for action now, but transmits
| the report for the information of congress and
the country, still adhering to his opinion of the
desirabiity of annexation, but with no further
recommendation to make, confident that If the
country desires this object to be accomplished,
duty, will indicate the desire by advising
treaty to be made He does not, by any means
abandon his own views, but leaves the RESPONSE
bility of future action upon congress- and re-
peats his original declaration that he has "no
policy ito enforce against the will of the
people" Yours, L. l.. CRoUNsE.
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ROBBERY OF COUPONS.
UTICA, April "A package containing S21O0
in gold coupons, due April /, Of the Indianapo-
lis, Bloomington and Western, and the Dan
vile, Urbana, Bloomington and Pekip railroad
bonds was stolen on Friday while in transit
from Herkimer county. They were payable at
the Farmers loan and trust company, and at
Turner brothers in New York city.
THE NATHAN MURDERER.
SAN Francisco, April 2.-The Carson Regis.
ter says that man fully answering the descrip-
ton of Forester, supposed to be the murderer
al Aathan, is now in the state prison at that
81 ace for crime committed since the murder.
HORRIBLE BARBARITIEs IN CUBA,
New YORK, April 2 "A report comes from
Havana that the Spanish volunteers in the
neighborhood OF San Juan de les Remedies
roasted man alive, first running stake
through his body. 1t is said that the volunteers
weic caught by Spanish officers while Engaged
in this act of cruelty. This outrage has greatly
incensed the people, and many murders on both
sides have resulted, An American gentleman,
Stopping at hotel one day in the beginning OF
the week, heard of two volunteers who were
murdered in their beds one night,
SIX PERSONS KILLED AND NINE WOUNDED,
cEScIssATi, April 2,-Ths boiler in Vsiah
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Eire Kecnnd.

AT TRpT-eLoss ST., 900.
TROY, MY, April 2,-Griswod's opera house
on Third street, in this place, was destroyed by
fire yesterday morning. The cause of the fire is
unknown. Loss 100000; insured for $4,000
The loss Of +. W, Bishop, who kept a saloon in
the theatre, is $1,000, uninsured. Sternbcrger's
barber shop was damaged by the falling walls
$4,000; insured.
AT ST. JOHN, N, R,--Loss $500, 900.
ST. JOHN, N. B., April 2,-Fhe most destruc-
tive fire that has taken place in this city for
years occurred yesterday morning. Itbroke out
in Walkers large flock, which covers whole
square from Water to Ward street, and the edi-
flee, with all its contents, was consumed The
principal sufferers are John Walker & Co., ship
chambers, Allen brothers and James Harris,
both firms stove manufacturers aud dealers, Mr..
Smith, shipsmith, Gallagher & Young, coopers,
and MIR. Laskly, hlQckmaker Two large whole
sale liquor houses were also destroyed, and sew
eral smaller places were ruined. The total loss
will approach about two hundred thousand dol
lars. The fire broke out about five O'Clock, and
was not got under control until ten O'Clock in the
forenoon. II there had neen high wind the
WHOLE lower part OF the city would have been
destroyed.
Loss NOT so HEAVY,
Loter.-The loss by the fire to-day was $780,
O00i insurance $4,000,
AFHEw YoRK-Loss 100000.
NEW YORK, April 2-The splendid Episcopal
church of Messiah, of which Rev. DR.. Thrall is
rector, on the corner of Clermont and Greene
avenues, Brooklyn, was destroyed by fire last
evening. The loss, including the new and mag
nheept organ, Is not less than 100000, which
is probably covered by insurance,
AT SALIVA. n. Y.-Loss HEAVY.
SYRACUSE, April Am incendiary, last might
in Salna, three miles from this city, burned three
large barns and several outhuildings, together
with fifty tons Of hay large amount of grain
sixty cows and five horses, belonging to John
Beed. Insurance only ON buildings,
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GNurtester QatIp spp.
CITY NEWS.

Migratory brick-makers from the provinces
are beginning to make their appearance.
On Wednesday evening the Brooklyn min
strels will Garry the news to MaryP
The city council will have meeting this eve
ming
April showers have been said to make May
flowers; April snow storms make foot passen-
gers mad.
During the month of March 17s prisoners
were lodged in the police station, and 21 trainpS
were given nights shelter.
Hillsides are putting on their Fenian suits Tor
spring and summer wear. Along the line oil
railroads, where the fires were last autumn inc
grass looks exceedingly green and fresh.
Maggie Mitchell played the pearl OF Savoy
TO Il full house Saturday evening. She laughed,
and the audience laughed; she cried, and the
tears started from sympathetic eyes; the ladies
Couldn't help it, you know"
Mr.. S. f Staples has established himself in
business at 2S2 Main street, between Austin and
Chandler, where he will be happy to see his
friends and patrons. Attention is called to his
advertisement in another column.
The singers of Worcester acquainted with
Haydns mass No. 2, are cordially invited to
meet with the Choral Union this evening for
rehearsal, in Chaplin block, Pearl street, and
unite with the society on Fast day night, in per-
forming this celebrated work.
In the municipal court, Saturday, Messrs SUIT
ton and Wheeler, charged with embezzlement,
were arraigned and pleaded not guilty The
hearing was postponed TO Tuesday next, the
fun in G50n0 each
their appearance. Mr.. 7. l.. Nelson appeared
for the prosecution, and Mr.. Geo. F. Very for
the defendants.
Rev. c. NJ. LamsOn has formally accepted the
call extended to him by the Salem street church
and society. His letter accepting it was receiv-
ed by the committee Saturday evening, and
read to the congregation Sunday morning by
Prof. Mather. He will probably begin his pas
toral work here some time in May. The time is
not yet fixed.
The first of the Peoples concerts will be given
at Mechanics hall this evening. A glance at
Mr.. Reeds advertisement will give the reader
an idea of the many musical attractions brought
within the reach of all by the low figures for
admission-the popularity of these concerts,
and feature in connection with the good class
of music that makes them very popular.
The teachers meeting, last Saturday, at the
high school room, was one of special interest.
The time was occupied by very interesting
lesson from Mr.. E. S. Mason, teacher of music
in the public schools, with a class of forty-two
pupils, from the Front street school, Miss Wal
lace, teacher, in musical notation. Mr.. Mason,
previous TO the lesson, said that every child can
understand notation, by the time they are ten
years old, and if they learn it then they will
never forget it, He then illustrated the state
melt by taking the class through the natural
scale into the chromatic. The class, by the
ready, Intelligent answers, and the prompt
response to the key and tone given, showed
thorough knowledge of the matter taught. The
exercise was much enjoyed by the teachers pres
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Correct Time Keepers for the pocket, in large mum
bers and varied styles and makes may alcays b.
found at our store
may be that the impression has been made upon
the minds Of many that because zoe hare the agency
OF the justly celebrated WALTHAAf Witches
that oCe keep no other makes. We do Keep a .aiA
stock Of these fine time keepers, and find they meet
the demand Of very large majority Of Watch buy
ers because oftheir fine mechanism their durability,
strength, and accurate performance, and also on
account Of the great variety Of grades and sizes,
from the finest Watch made in this or any other
country, TO the cheap and strong Silrer Watch ,,or
ordinary use.
Yet many prefer .JoreigR-mGde match. To an.
this demand we hare alaodys had in stock fine
line Of Foreign Watches, and among them the cele-
brated ''NARDLN," "CHAS. E. LACOT," "PER-
REGEAUI," "UL YSSE BRETLNG," "RENRY
BEGUELIN y SON." and "ROBERT MEL
LEY" Watches.
In medium and loioer-priced Watches ce hare
"HENRY BEGUELIN," "B. LAVAL" "NE.
COUD," "SALTzMAN," "TISSOT," "HUGEN-
IN" "M0NTAND0N,'' and other makes.
For a Uery tine and superior Watch zoe recommend
the "CHAS. E. JACOT," IN Stem Wfnders or
vithom.
Watch Buyers t0W al,oays find JitH and COM
ptete assortment Of Watches, ander the supervision
inexperienced men in the business at Store, and
no pains ViH be spared to give correct time and
adOice in regard to this department.
E3T@ Prices the Very Loooest in all cases.
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The FAST NIGHT CoNCERT.-Among other
attractive features of the coming concert by the
Worcester Choral Union, will be the bringing
oft of the "Nliserere' from the opera of II Troy
atore. Those who heard this always interesting
piece of concerted music as brought out at the
festival last October, will not need any urging
to attend the Fast night concert, and those who
were not so fortunate, will surely be on hand.
The programme Will include many interesting
selections by leading singers and players, aside
from the four part songs and the war mass by
the society.
1t will be noticed that all seats are Secured
at 25 and 35 cents, according to location, and
that the sale commences at Leland & Co.'s mu'
sic store at O'Clock tomorrow morning.
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ADvERTIsING RATES.

IN DAILY sPY-For the square OF ten llnos solid
agate type time rs cts each subsequent insertion 80
otsi week s2.T5; weeks 500; month $500; year
so'and the same rate proporionsy for any number Of
squares Two ines for one week sOO; three line
''es SLIT; i've lines 81 So Local notices Is cents
per e lot each insertion. Business notices IS cents per
he Obituary notices, resolutions &c. l5cents per line
Legal advertisements SlOO per square for arst nser
'loni each subsequent insertion 50 cents.
Special positions in the paper, ana special style, of
display, will be charged extra rates Cuts and double
column advertisements allowed only to limited extent
and double rates charged for the whole space occupied
WEEKLY sPT-First insertion sl.O0 per square /;
subsequent Insertion 50 cents; months $780, one
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THE wIRE-woRKERs request us to print the
following petition, which, they tell us, has been
signed by two hundred of the workmen, and
presented:
TO the JYaSh6uTR and .H0en Manufacturing Cont
gGny: Gentlemen There is, perhaps, no question
of a public character that so deservedly occupies
the attention of so largea class of the working pop
uatlon as a Limitation of the hours of labor. The
eXerons offactOry operatives to secure this desira
BILE end, the testimony Of the medical profession in
their behalf, and of employers who have adopted
the ten hour system, and who are interested IN the
moral and physical welfare of their employees and
OF the public sentiment in general inevitably point
at nc distant day to the consummation of this nee
essary end philanthroplc movement The testlmo-
nv of mil owners themselves who have tried the
exparlment elected before legislative committees,
have almost Invariably admitted that, while the
adontion of ten hours has worked UdSt improve
1n0T ON their employees il has not been the occa-
sion of loss or disadvantage to Them but rather
benefit Many pages Of matter might easily be
stated by your petitioners confirming the above, but
we foPb1ar as the benefits of the movement have
baen so often and fully discussed, and the results so
uniform and beneficent in their operation, that we
trust argument will be unnecessary, but would SIM
py state, that we approach you, gentlemen, in
spirit of unity and good will, believing that our in
terests are not disconQected with your own, and
trust that your enlightened views and generous
feelings will place US with regard to the hours of
labor in a similar position with the other mechan-
les of the city and state, and your petitioners will
Worcester, March 90, 1871.
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From Washington.
Especial DISPATCH To THE WORCESTER srr.I

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 2.
THE OLD, OLD STORY,
The San Domingo report is expected tomor-
row. Congress will not act upon it this session,
though a number of congressman say it ought
to be rejected at once.
A QUESTION OF COLOR,
A colored page made his appearance on the
house floor for the first time on Saturday. Some
Of the white pages were a little unruly at first,
refusing to stand near the new conner, but the
door-keeper informed them that if any attempt
was made to prosecute the colored page, the
boys participating in it would be summarily
dismissed and there was no trouble after that.
The two dollars per day which the pages get is
not easily earned any where else.
BUTLER AGAIN IN PRINT.
Buffers pamphlet on the controversy between
himself and the speaker arrests attention. The
speaker declines to notice it, though he says it
is crowded with errors. 1t endeavors to impli-
cate twenty or thirty house republicans in a
conspiracy to prevent any legislation for the
south, and it is possible that some of these gen
temen will reply TO it.
THE KUKLUX BUSINESS.
Unless little more vigor characterizes the re-
publicans who have charge of the kuklux in the
house, it will run another week. The bill is
losing ground with the long debate. No bill can
stand too long discussion. An attempt is to be
made to close general debate Monday night; but
it will be allowed to run, under a limitation of
ten minutes speeches, for another day or two.
Gen. Butler is to make the last speech before
the previous question is called, and there are in
dcations that he is going to pitch into those re-
publicans who voted to adjourn without legisla-
ton for the south.
The amendment offered by Willard of Ver-
mont, is much liked on the republican side, and
it may be adopted. The fate of the bill is yet
uncertain, because the course of the democrats
is in doubt. A number of republicans insist
that the committee bill shall be modified in
some respects, and the majority of their repub-
lican associates are willing to do so; but it is
feared that twenty or thirty extreme men may
insist on the bill as it stands, and if the demo-
Gratis vote with them against any amendments,
it may be impossible to change the bill. Mr..
Shellabarger, who reported the bill, has the
right to modify it, but he may feel bound to
| stand by the committee which framed it.
sam WELLER.
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New YORK, April 2.-The Tybee, from San
Domingo, brings news from Puerto Plata to
March "a. Cabral's army, under Gen. Lupero,
had been defeated by small portion of Baez'
troops, on the borders of Hayti. Gen. Gomez
was shot dead. The country is quiet otherwise,
nothing having TRANSFERRED since the departure
of tn commissioners. Two vessels have lately
left Puerto Plata for jamaica and one from San
Domingo City, taking upwards of two hundred
Cuban revolutionists, who had returned from
Cuba, being unable to obtain equipments there,
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Worcester, March 20, 1871.

OBIrUARY.-Our citizens will be panied to
learn the death of Mr.. John Hammond which
took place in this city on Saturday evening"
The event seems TO us worthy of something
more than simple announcement.
Mr. Hammond was born in the ne9hboring
towr Of Rutland, in August, 1890, and was con-
sequently at the time of his death, in the eigh.
ty-frst year of his a9e-a fact which his most
intimate acqu2intances could scarcely realize,
Judging from his personal appearance, for so
gently had time dealt with him that, until with
in few mouths, he had far more the appear
ance of man of sixty ye2rs than of one who
had passed the limit of four-score.
For half century or more Mr. Hammond
has been identified with the history and growth
Of Worcester; and, although, with the egcep-
ton OF having occupied seat in the lower
branch of the legislature in 1S41, and having
held some minor offices in the city government
since its organization, he has had nothing TO do
with public affairs, he has had more influence
in the actual Development and prosperity of the
CITY, and will be longer remembered in connec-
ton with it lor the soununess OF bis Judgment
and the practical wisdom OF his cOunsels than
many OF more show and greater pretensons,
During his long life MIR Hammond has al
WAYS been distinguished among his fellow clt-
zenS Tor great uprishtness ana Integrity vi
character. Never seeking to accomplish pur'
pose Oy inderecuon or irpud himself he was
Always impatient at such practices IN others
He deinanded no more than he was wing 10 ac-
cord. We think That it may safely be SAID Oi
him, that he never knowingly wlonged any
man. Modest in his own estimate OF himself,
he rarely undertook anything which he nau
not the ability to accomplish. He never allowed
himself to be turned from those pursuits i'll lite
OF which he made clVice in his earlier years, by
the aliurelnents oi more speedy gains or rapid
advancement; and the persIstency with which
ne lOloWed lhose pursuits, commanded, as It
was sure to do, ultimate success.
The example ot such life is always o valua-
bile legacy 10 tue community in which the life
has been spent; and the lesson which il teaches
cannot he 100 olten or too diligently enforced,
in the education OF those who are to constitute
such community hereafter.