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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-05-20

and purchasers win find very favorable slime to buy
DRESS GOODS, CLOAKS FLzYYELS,
BLANKETS, TABLE LINENS,
SHBETLNGS and AERLEO UNDER WEAR,
for Gentlemen, Ladies and Children also Hosiery and
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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-05-20

To HOmeOPathists.
Having bought the Stock of Jos. A. Rowland, and
removed it to my Store, l4O Main St. where am pre-
pared to furnish all persons wanting HOMEOPATHIC
REMEDIES with full assortment, which warrant
PURE AND FRESH
Also full line of Physicians and Family Cases and
Books Also, "a fall line of Humphreys Specifics and
Ponds Extract.
f. D. BURLINGTON.
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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-05-20

great variety of Bonnet Innings, Laees. EdglnEs
Grape and Lace Ysils Merino Vests and Drawers,
Hosiery, Silks, Handkerchief, and general assortment
OF Small and Fancy Ware usually found in Millinery
and Fancy Goods Store. Terms Cash.
The New York herald., 1871-03-24
Personal Intelligence. gen ! !:

Mr.. Oaks Ames, member or Congress from Massa-
chusetts, s staying at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
Mr.. Marshall Wood, of London, and Mr., John
Coffin, OF Manchester, have arrived at the Brevoors
House.
Surgeon General J. X. Barnes of the United States
Army, Is quaItered at the Hoffman House.
Ex-Mayor J. S. Rumsey, OF Chicago, is stopping at
the st. Nicholas Hotel.
Mr. Robert II. Pruyn, ex-member OF Congress.
from Albany. Is at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
Mr.. Andrew Jameson, coli aor OF Alexandria,
Va, Is temporarily ut the Grand Central Hotel.
General J. vogdes. OF the United States Army, u
at the Astor House.
Judge Sandford and Judge Granger, OF Connectl-
cut, are at the st. Nicholas Hotel.
General r. D. Mussey, OF Washington, Is at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel, on a brief visit.
Mr.. Israel 7. Hatch Of Bunalo, has arrived at the
Grand central Hotel.
General Shriver, OF West Point, has taken quarters
at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
Mr.. W. L. Scott Vice President OF the Pennsy-
vanla Central Railroad, among the arrivals at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel.
The New York herald., 1871-03-24
TRANSFORMATION Of tho Battery.

Twenty years ago the Battery was one Of
the greatest charms Of this city. Located on
the extreme point of the peninsula, abutting,
we might almost say, into the sea, there were
few localities in any city of the world more
favored for place Of enjoyment-for public
promenade. for a sweet resting spot, where
tired labor, upon 4 summer evening, could
steal a little of the joys Of heaven upon
earth. The trees were green and the grass
was fresh. The birds warb!ed in the branches
and the voices Of the sweetest singing birds Of
Europe could be heard in the Castle Garden
Opera House, making the night air delicious
with melody. But since then the Battery has
been permitted to degenerate into wilder
ness. Its trees had withered, the grass was
trampled down into mire, the shady walks
lost even their outlines. But all this, we are
glad to see, is changed now. A thorough
transformation has taken place. The long
neglected Battery begins to bloom again.
Three. thousand trees-mostly evergreens-
have been already planted there, and as the
season of flowers approaches the charm of
maniioid coIor VIII pe auueu 10 brink the n mi
formity of the verdure.
For this transformation and restoration of
the Battery, as well as for the establishment
OF all the other open spaces, large and small,
whether we designate them as parks or
squares, we are indebted to the Commissioners
q NFPublic Parks. They have certainly wrought
q very pleasant revolution in all our public
places, from our Grand Park to the Battery !;
so much 80, indeed, that one would hardly
recognize some localities, where drearness,
filth and squalor have been replaced by green
and pleasant spots upon which the eye can
look with delight. Take, for example, the
City Hall Park. For many years it has been
half a common and half mudhole. Now the
walks are smooth, dry and are passable. The
evergreens fill up the place once occupied by
the slouching, the politician and otilce-seeker.
So it Is with Tompkins square and all the
other breathing places throughout the city.
If we can make dull things bright and
unsightly places beautiful, so much the better,
and the greater merit is due to those who do
1t. We hope, therefore, that the Commission
ers of Public Parks will 60 on in their present
course. If there is anything which the city
can afford to pay for it is work like theirs,
which will add to its beauty improve the
health and comfort Of its population, and
increase the value Of its property. The cost
may be high, but the value received will
certainly be an equivalent for the money
expended
The New York herald., 1871-03-24
I r IPLE SH EE T
New York, Friday, March "a, 1S,l.i
CONTENTS OF TO.DaY,S HERALD.

PAGE. >s~~<@'N7@s@-',-'-.~o>~.
t-Adyert!sements
x--Adyeitsements
3-Ine Spectre Ronge A Bloody Drama Enacted
In IN Paris on Wednesday Evening: Scene OF the
Slaughter.
4-lnsurgent Paris: First Scenes Iraugurating the
scenes OF Terror-Nictor Hugo: A HERALD
correspondent Interviews the French Novel;
lst-France Distracted Stormy Scenes IN the
National ACCOMPLISHMENTS: He Unbosoms
Hinself to HERALD Correspondent.
5-Gambetta Continued from Fourth Papel-
rorelgn Loans in the English Money Market
Proceedings of Congress-The State Capital:
interesting Proceedings in the Legislature
Music and the Drama-North Carolina Legts-
iature-The Gambling fells Near the Fifth
Avenue tiotel-proWned to Death.
G-Ed torials: Leading Article, ssThe Struggle
order and Anarchy in France-Horrlble
scenes III Paris-BiSmarck Threatens to Re-
tuln'-Personal Intelligence -Amusements-
Nilsson In Newark-New York Y.cht Club =
Amusement Announcements.
S-The Spectre Rouge CONTINUED from Third
Pagel--German lnteryention-Cuha and Porto
Rico: Herald special Reports from Havana
iayt ana 81. Domingo-News from Jamaica
Miscellaneous Observation-Disclosures Notices.
S-The Courts-A Cry from the Deptns A Coal
Miners Story-Real Estate Matters-Depart-
ment OF Docks-Flnanclal and Commercial
Reports.
9-St. Nincents ospital-Marriages and Deaths
Advertisements.
1O-News from Washfngton-Wedd in high
Lie-The Legislature Last Nigbt-Lecture by
Professor Decentralization Sale OF Prize
Poulry-Female NJ D.'s-The Divorce Law.
yer-Shippng lntelligence-Advert.s .scments.
i1-Advertsemcnts
Advertisements.
The New York herald., 1871-03-24

CONGRESS. Both houses OF Congress con-
tinued their discussion upon anti Ku Klux
measures yesterday. Mr. Sumner, in the
Senate, m de very unworthy attempt to 60
behind the resolution Of the Senate restricting
legislation to affairs in the South, and intro
duced a resolution censuring the President for
using the naval forces against Hayti, but the
expiration of the morning hour and the
remonstrance Of Senator'S Morton and Conklin9
stopped him. In the House the debate on
Southern legislation was rather lively, Butler
coming nearer bloody afTray in bis encounter
of wits with Morgan than at any time in
his life since Dutch Gap. A special committee
was appointed to consider the President )
message, and the House adjourned until Mon
day.
The New York herald., 1871-03-24
A M u s E II z N T 5.

FOURTEENTH STREET THEATRE.-Madame Seebacn
was to perform last evening In the drama or "Gri-
seldis," but on account OF some misunderstanding
between Mr.. Grau and the management OF the Stadt
theatre, which peremptorily refused TO allow two
prominent members of Its company to go on In
MINOR parts, the tragedy Of 'Love and Intriguen
tkabale und Lebe) had to be substituted. grear
number OF people who wanted to see Madame See-
bach in the character Of Grseldls were disappointed
at the announcement Of this change and left the
theatre In disgust The result was cherries void
In every part Of the house and beggarly account'
OF empty money boxes. Those who lett missed,
not allow this unpleasant to danpen her
spirits but was i her best vein and employed all the
resources Of her genius the Interpretation OF the
difficult and arduous part OF the heroine Louise Nor
did she fail TO arouse the small audience to manlfe5-
tatons OF enthusiasm: She invested the character
with much path05 and that grace which Is Inherent
in her nature. Mile Veneta as Lady Milford was mp
to her usual standard of excellence. In the tragic
situations, particularly In the scene where Lady
Milford relates the history OF her shame Me veneta
was intensely pathetic. Mr.. Harry's Wurm was q
fine piece Ofacring. Mr.. Kraus gave good render
ing OF the young hero Ferdinand, and Mr.. DOM
brOwsky was very effective as Prime Minister Won
Walter Mr.. Paetcn as Miller the musician, and
mentioned IN terms OF praise This evening Nine.
see6ach VIII perform the part OF Lorle In the play
entitled "Dorf und Stadt" 7
STADT THEATER-MARIE FRIEDERrCI IN GOUNoD's
n-Ths great work was given last night In this
house TO large and enthusiastic audience. The
performance was Tor the benefit OF Mime. Marie
Friederici, whose rendition OF Margaret Gretchen,
as our German brethren love to call her. after the
manner Of the great Goethe) has gained her such
repeated triumphs. The opera was well placed on
the stage the choruses, particularly the male being
well drilled and very effective Nine. Frederici
In splendid voice. and sung with sweetness and en-.
ergy throughout The garden scene with Faust may
be particularly referred to as bringing out ner best
points splendid style. She has the great advan.
tage OF looking the part with perhaps, an additional
weight The Mephistopheles OF Herr Weinlich was
worthy support, and almost the same may be SAID
Of Herr Himmer's Faust which was well played and
falsetto in the upper register. Sebel, the student.
by Mile. R0mer, was very pleasing-her rosebud
song particularly so. The Valentine OF Herr Formea
was conscientious and painstaking. The numerous
orchestra did justice to the author and gave credit
to the accomplished conductor.
The New York herald., 1871-03-24
The Latest News from Frnnce--MOre Fra
termination Of Soldiers with Insurgents.

The Latest News from France more Fra
termination Of Soldiers with Insurgents.
Our latest dispatches from France report
that the insurgents in Paris have begun the
organization of a regular government by the
appointment of delegate Minister of War
and delegate Minister Of Foreign Affairs
Neither of the appontees is known to fame
On Wednesday last the Central Republican
Committee ordered the occupation of the fort
of vincenncs. The fort was occupied without
opposition, the garrison, composed Of troops Of
the line, fraternizing with the insurgents as
soon as they appeared. Excepting the intel
ligence of the massacre in Paris there is no
item Of news from France which we publish this
morning as important as this. Are we to re-
gard this second fraternzaton with insurgents
as evidence Of the spirit which prevails in the
entire FRENCH army? It is remarkable, in
deed, that the Regulars should refuse to fight
the mob Of anarchists now ruling Paris, and
their refusal BODIES little good for NJ. Theirs
government and for France In view of the
disgraceful surrender Of Fort Vincennes it will
not surprise us in the least should the insur-
gents advance on Versailles, to hear that the
army assembled there had deserted the au-
thorities and forced them to seek safety in
flight. The news certainly gives to such an
event an air Of decided probability.
The New York herald., 1871-03-24

AFFAIRs IN CUBA AND PoRTo RICO. BY
telegram from the HERALDs special cor
respondent at Havana we learn that the
trouble in Porto Rico arising out of the sue
cess Of the liberals in the recent elections is
assuming serious proportions and may lead to
bioodshed A very infammatory manifesto
has been issued, and it is evident that
the feeling existing between the two
parties is Of the most bitter character.
The action OF the home government
in removing an officer has excited the indig-
nation of those In Havana who desire to run
the government Of the island of Cuba. and
they have sent a despatch 10 Madrid asking
that the removed officer be reinstated. Should
the reply be unfavorable, it is said that the
authority of King Amadeus will be quietly
ignored Rumors existed that an expedition
under General Quesada had been successfully
landed near Trinidad, but they needed con-
firmation.
The New York herald., 1871-03-24
The Proposed Amendments to the CITY
Charter.

The Proposed Amendments to the City
Charter.
Mr.. Tweed has introduced in the State Sem
ate bill proposing certain amendments to the
city charter, which the Legislature last year
secured for us after such determined opposi-
ton from the rough democracy. or course
the charter was not altogether perfect If it
had been 1t might never have become law,
but 1t was great Improvement on the charter
which we had previously had, and far prefera-
BILE to the instrument that the young democ-
racy proposed to give u.s. but the amend
ments that Mr.. Tweed now proposes
WILL In some respects, improve It greatly.
The most important changes proposed relate
to the Board Of Education, which is to be
abolished, and body substituted by appoint
ment by the Mayor, to be called the Board of
Public Instruction, the members to hold Office
for five years. The Importance and benefit of
this change can be seen at glance. 1t takes
the question of the education of the children of
the metropolis out of the hands Of the roughs
and rowdies. The education of the children
is the perpetuation of the State, and 1t
is ridiculous burlesque on the right
OF suffrage to entrust the choice
of Board of Education to the bummers
and repeaters who choose our Police Justices.
But the proposed amendment is in itself
imperfect, unless 1t does away with the petty
local boards, where the corner grocery influence
is most directly felt, and gives the chief
board as full power in Its especial department
as the Police Commissioners have In regard to
the police system. 1t is also proposed to
enlarge the powers Of the Dock Commission
ers. The other amendments are Of minor
Importance. Corporation advertising is to be
kept more within bounds, expenses for any
purpose are to be incurred only out of appro-
prations already made, the Corporation Coun-
sci is to be appointed and the deputies of the
Comptroller and the Commissioner Of Public
Works are to be empowered to perform the
duties Of those offices during the absence Of
their chiefs.
The New York herald., 1871-03-24

ment ought TO have staked It's existence in an
effort to dislodge and subdue the Insurgents.
II there was shadow of justification for
timidity and hope every pretext for delay
was removed by the cool-blooded murders
OF Generals Lecomtc and Clement Thomas.
The time for prompt and decisive action
had come, and M. Theirs ought, with
or without the sanction of the National AS
sembly, to have acted promptly or resigned.
II the National Assembly was not with him
1t was his business to make known the fact
end to save bis own reputation. As it is, the
opportunity is gone, and the presumption is
that the Germans alone can save France from
selfdestruction. On the goth Of June, 1892,
two young men stood by witnessing the dis
graceful scenes enacted in the Tuileries.
When the poor King, In obedience to the mob,
appeared at window with the cap of liberty
ON his head one of these young mon ex-
claimed 1.-THE wretches! They should cut
down the first five hundred with grapeshot,
and the remainder would soon take to fight.
That young man was Napoleon Bonaparte.
1t was the want of such q man then that
allowed France to drift into all the excesses of
the Reign of Terror 1t is the want of such
q man now that has los. to France this other
golden opportunity.
The New York herald., 1871-03-24
NILSSON m NEWARK.

The great musical event OF the season In Newark
was the Nilsson concert at the Opera House there.
last evening. The entertainment was in every re.
spect brilliant success. The programme was vac
ried and pleasing the artists IN excellent voice and
spirit, and the audience included all the beauty.
intelligence wealth and refinement OF Jersey's chief
fUures for admission-fOur dollars for reserved
seats-would dampen the ardor OF regular concert.
gOers; but the crowded assembage last night fully
demonstrated that, after ALL the h0u ton OF Newark
Will not stand question OF dltny ucre Wnen reat
first class entertainments are provided. Tne reCep-
ton accorded the sweet Christine, the plquant MISS
Cory and Brignoi, vcrger and Vleutemps was OF the
very warmest character.
The New York herald., 1871-03-24
Gnmbetta md Victor Huso on tho French
Republic. t

Gambetta md Victor IHyo tho French
Republic. ta
We publish In another page Of the HERALD
this morning two interesting letters from our
special correspondents In Bordeaux, In which
are detailed the conversations which took
place during interviews with Victor Hugo
and Gambetta. 1t will be observed In read
ing those letters that while M. Hugo Is con-
fident that the republic Is surely established
in France, M. Gambetta entertains an entirely
different opinion. The latter believes the re-
public is not safe and that Its permanent estab-
lishment is doubtful. The reasons for this he
contends are to be found In the conclusion
of the dishonorable peace just made with
Prussia. Both, however, agree that the
armies of France were miserably oflcered-a
fact which will generally be admitted on all
sides. M. Hugo declaims strongly against the
government or Paris during the siege, ap-
plauds the heroism of the people, denounces
General Trochu, and declares that il the Pa
risians had at their head brave, competent
and able soldier the army penned up In Paris
would have been able to cut its way through
Iuc IIussiaH iuVcSt1eut, mau6 Junction Wltn
the army of the provinces, and have saved the
country from the dshonorable and disgraceful
terms imposed on it by Bismarck. M. Gam
BETA, on the other hand rails loudly against
the generals to whom the army of the pro-
vinces were entrusted. They not only lacked
ability but wanted pluck, in the estimation Of
the ex-dctator, who believes that the
war should have been continued until
success was won. In speaking Of Cen
eral Bourbaki, NJ. Gambetta is particularly
severe. According to the irrepressible
ex-Mlnister, Bourbakis army was well supplied
with everything. and nothing short Of tho
incompetency of the general commanding II
conld have worked its destruction and com.
PEELED it to save itself by fight into Switzer-
land. The opinions of NM. Gambetta and
Hugo run in parallel channels regarding the
prospects of the future. The peace just con-
cluded is only patched-up peace, they con-
tend, and the war win be reopened when
France is prepared to move. Should France
be successful in the coming struggle, and
there is little reason to doubt that she will,
the successes of France will result in the estab-
lshment of the United States of Europe. ;,
=
The New York herald., 1871-03-24
Repeal Of the Income Tax Law Before
COngress.

Repeal Of the Income Tax Law Before
Congress.
Several efforts have been made to repeal the
Income Tax law and all have failed. A resolu-
ton to that effect came nearer passing the
Senate on last Wednesday than at any other
time either in that body or in the House Of
Representatives, and it is interesting to notice
the vote. MI. Casserly moved as an amend
ment to Mr.. Anthony's resolution regarding
affairs in the South the House bill to repeal
the income tax. The vote stood on this
twenty-seven yeas to twenty-seven nays.
When the tie was declared Vice President
Colfax looked anxiously around for some
one to relieve him Of the dilemma of de-
oiding the question, but all had voted.
Thereupon he voted nay, and by that de-
feated Mr.. Casserly's amendment. If full
vote could be got at In the Senate this obnox-
ious and inquisitorial tax, probably, would be
repealed. The Western men appear to be in
favor Of retaining the tax. Il is not such
burden upon the people of their section as
upon the North and such wealthy city as
New York. But it is an odious tax and such
sectional legislation-such legislation in favor
Of one locality and against another-is unjust
and contrary to sound nstional policy. It is
amusing to see, however, the dilemma In
which such resolution as this Of Mr.. Casserly
places those who are ambitious Of reaching
the White House and who are anxious to
avoid all the shoals and quicksands that lie
in the way Of popular favor. Still 1t is doubt
ful If Mr.. Colfax will make anything by defeat
ing the proposition to repeal the income tax.
The New York herald., 1871-03-24

TEE VIADUOT RAILROAD BILL was amended
in the Senate yesterday by clause authoriz-
ing the city of New York to take stock in the
road to the amount of five million dollars, and
was then passed. Notwithstanding the pneu-
matte furry, it seems probable that this is the
bill whereupon the leaders of the Legislature
will mass their whole force for the purpose Of
carrying it through; and, whatever may be
its dement's, it is certainly far preferable to
the underground imposition.
The New York herald., 1871-03-24
Senator Bradley's Lie Insurance BIZ

The practical ineficiency of all the measures
introduced into the Legislature with the view
of amending the laws of this State in respect
to life insurance hae at length induced certain
parties, whose evident experience Of the SUBJ
ject entities them to be considered as an
authority, to bring before the House bill
which may be considered as possessing at
least the desirable quality of simplicity.
This bill which has been introduced by
Senator Bradley places the power where it
ought really to rsside-namely, in the bands
of the department which has been duly
appointed to watch over the interests Of the
policy holders in our life companies, and
whose duty is also< to guard these companies
against ignorant and uDprincipled attacks,
tending to undermine the whole system Of life
insurance rather than to offer any recognized
protection to the public.
In the main the provisions of this bill give
force to all previous laws and strengthen
the authority Of the department and of its
superintendent, Mr.. G. w. Miller. On this
gentleman is conferred the power of making
thorough investigation at any tirne of the
affairs and condition of our life companies, to
watch narrowly the character of their invest
ments, and to verify the correctness of their
annual statements, whenever, at his discre-
ton, he may deem it necessary.
We doubt whether it should be left to the
discrimination of the department to estimate
the reserve or non-participating policies on
basis Of interest not less than four and one
half or not more than six per cent per annum,
and in view Of the rates OF premium charged
by companies doing business in this form.
But, as Mr.. Miller has evidently at heart the
general welfare Of insurance interests, we
may leave this point with confidence to his
decision.
An important feature Of the bill is the blow
which it aims at the establishment of all such
mushroom institutions as those which have Of
late years started into life, bringing discredit
on the system and injury to the community.
The enactment that no life insurance company
shall hereafter proceed to business without
paid-up capital of $500, 900, invested in first
class securities, one-half of which must be
deposited with the department at Albany, will
probably be salutary check upon such
organizations.
The comprehensiveness of this bill, should
it become statute, will, we think, end much
OF that ill-advised tnkering with our insurance
laws which has really led to no practical good
results. Life insurance interests in this State
have now assumed proportions which demand
the authority Of a practised hand, the aid Of
those thoroughly acquainted with the science
and its working, and, by no means. the inter-
ference Of the inexpert
We understand that the Legislature of New
Jersey has indefinitely postponed the consider
alton Of life insurance bill similar to the one
introduced at Albany by Mr.. Flagg. on the
ground that it legalizes fraud.