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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-09-02

SOUTHBRIDGE.-The assessors of this town
have just completed their valuation of estate
giving total of 81 3S9, 1870, of which 81 497 1863
is real, and sSS5,S17 PERSONAL a total gain of
S14f,Sl2 over last year. The rate of taxation is
S15 on the thousand. against $3.50 last year.
Number of polls, ,25O; dwellings, $40; houses,
396; COWS, 491; sheep, 1853. individuals and cor
porations paying over 5000 tax are: Hamilton
Wooden Co., S1O,796; Central Mills Co., 81 ,626;
J. Saunders, 81 $685. Columbian Manufacturing
Co, S769; George A, Dresser $5OS; John Ed
wards, 1858; Sylvester Dresser, S414; VIM. Ed
wards, 1913; C. A. Dresser, S273; Carpenter, IT.
win 6 Co., 1904; D. Whitford, $3.50; F. S. Mer-
rift, 1852; NJ. Leonard, $40; r. H. Cole, 1924;
Ltchfield & Co., S222; American Optical Co.,
S2O6; L. Litchncd, $500; J. J. Oakes, 5000
The Southbridge Journal states that the sec
ond crop of grass which many farmers are cut
ting in that section of the county is almost of
equal weight with the first, occasioned by the
frequent showers, and favorable season gen
orally
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-09-02
New England DISPATCHES.

MAINE.
BANGOR, Sept 1.-Extensive arrangements
are in progress for the opening of the European
and North American railway, on the 18th of
October. President Grant will positively be
present, and also Gen. Sherman and staff, and
prominent gentlemen from Ohio, Pennsylvania
and other states. The governor general of
Canada, lietenant governor of New Brunswick,
and other prominent Canadian officials will
also take part in the exercises.
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
PORTSMOUTH, Sept 1.-The board of alder
men held an interesting meeting last evening,
and after adjourning the hearing of the Ports
mouth and Dover railroad question, the fire
mems muster came up. The vote refusing the
additional $500 asked for by the committee of ar
rangements was afterwards reconsidered, and the
money was given, making $1,000 appropriated
by the city in all. The muster will doubtless be
a great success.
Ten and half inches of rain fell here during
the month of August, of which 2f inches fell
Wednesday night, and five inches during the
past week. Vegetation is fresher than at any
time since Nav.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-09-02
ADYERTIsrNa RATES.

In DAILY sPr-For the square Of ten lrcs SOIL
agate type time IS cts each subsequent Insertion 50
cts; week $2.75; weeks $500; month $500; year
sSO-and the same rate proportonaly for any number
squares, Two ines for one week sOO; three line rs;
four lines s1; Ave lines s5O Local notices Is cents
per line for each insertion. Business notices Is cents per
line Obituary notices, resolutions &C. Is cents per line
Legal advertisements soO per square for first inscr
ton; each subsequent insertion 80 cents,
Special positions in the paper, special styles OF
display will be charged extra rates Cuts and double
column advertisements allowed only to limited extent,
and double rates charged the whole space occupied
liz WEEKLY sPY-First insertion slOO per square
each subsequent Insertion 50 ccnts months s7OO ono
year $500
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-09-02
Fatal Accidents,


hIILLU 81 4 IUhN ADO.
TOPEKA, Kansas, Sept. IA tornado passed
over Lebette county, Kansas, Sunday night, de
molishing two houses and moving several
others. Mr.. Scott and daughter were killed.
LOCOMOTIVE EXPLOSION.
CHICAGO, Sept. 1.-The locomotive attached
TO the Cincinnati express train, on the Toledo,
Wabash and Western railroad, exploded its
boiler near Springfield, this morning, instantly
killing the engineer, John Moore, and NJ,
0'C0nnor, fireman,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-09-02
Railroad Matters.

NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-lu the United States
circuit court, in the case of James Fisk, Jr.,
against the Union Pacific railroad company,
demurrer was filed yesterday on behalf of the
defendants, Credit Mobilier of America, by
Cakes Ames, on the ground that the bill of COM
plant was improperly joined. There are sew
eral causes of action. In the case of Charles
Pollard against the same company similar de-
murrer was filed
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-09-02
sunday Services,

At the First Baptist church united service OF the
First Baptist and the Old South congregations
Rev. II. IL Pervear will preach in the morning and
Rev X. b. StrattOn in the afternoon.
Rev. James b, Miles Is expected to preach tO-mor.
row at the Central church, which has been closed
during the month of August. The organ has been
repaired at considerable expense and is now in fine
condition. Mr.. Eugene Thayer will probably act
as organist tomorrow.
Religious services will be held at five O'Clock
Sunday afternoon, on the vacant lot, corner Of
Waverly and Canal streets by Rev. A. McKeown
Seats for the congregation will be prepared
Mrs. NJ S. Mansfield of Buchanan, Mich, will
preach Mt Central street chapel at the usual hour
tomorrow Seats free
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-09-02

A Mobile dispatch SAYS: Forsyth's cotton
statement for the year ending last night shows
the total receipts Of cotton during the year,
including 9743 bales ON hand September 1, 1870,
amounted to 42S,471 bales; Of this total $40, $50
bales were exported to Great Britain, AS ,4O2
bales to other foreign ports, 1870 439 bales coast
wise, 5O2 bales burnt, and 5466 bales on hand.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-09-02
FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS
New Orleans, Mobile and Texas
RAILROAD COMPANY

offer for sale bond which combines these advantages to
an unusual degree, The route lies between Mobile Ala
bama, and Houston, Texas-passing through New Or.
leans the New York of the South. Ofthe whole line Of
AIS miles about two-thlrds already built and the
stockholders have expended nearly TEN MILLION
DOLLARS in the work. The bonds offered are
secured by mortgage upon all that part the line west
of New Orleans, which has traffic assured
to 1t from the start this being the only rail connection
by which the cotton corn, cattle and other productions
of Texas reach New Orleans.
important is this road considered Louisiana, that
the has made very liberal grants in aid of the en-
terprsc by direct donations by endorsement OF econd
mortgage bonds and by subscription the stock the
Company, amounting in all to eight million dollars.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-09-02

STURBRIDGE.-Sam A. Shumway's barn
with all the contents, was consumed by fire on
Wednesday morning about three O'Clock. No
lights or fire OF any description had been on the
premises for long time, aud the fire must lave
been set by an incendiary. All his farming
tools, carts, etc. were in the barn, but none of
his stock. The barn was insured for $500, aud
the hay, grain and stock for $500. MIR. Shum-
ways house was burned a few months ago, at
about the same hour of the day.
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southern Notes.
rENNEssEE STATE nERT

TENNESSEE STATE DEBT.
NASHVILLE, Sept. 1.-The state debt was re-
duced to-day S173,402, that amount in state
bonds having been paid for the franchise Of the
Mobile and Ohio railroad.
YELLOW FEVER.
CHARLESTON, S. G., Sept. 1.-The cool weather
fever, no new cases and only one death having
been thus far reported to-day. Business pro-
ceeds without interruption, and all trains arrive
and depart as usual.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-09-02

The passengers who left the Juniata before
she got Off the shore above Cape Florida, and
for whose safety considerable anxiety has been
felt, have all arrived at Key West in safety.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-09-02
LATEST NEWS.
BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE wORCEsTER DAILY SPY
FROM EUROPE.
France.

Ffances
THEIRS CONGRATULATED.
PARIS, Sept, 1.-The powers of Europe have
sent congratulatoTy dispatches to Theirs upOn
the piolougatiOn Of his term of office. ADV ices
from the departments say the people generally
approve the action of the assembly.
NEGOTIATIONS.
1t is believed that negotiations with Germany
are being carried on with Baron Won Arnin
German agent ut Versailles for the evacuation
of French territory. twill begreatly facilitated
by the asSembly's Endorsement of President
Theirs and the extension of his term of office.
MESSAGE FROM THEIRS.
Theirs sent to the assembly to-day his first
message since the prolongation of his powers.
He thanks the assembly for its expression of
confidence, aud repeats his protcstationS of de-
yotion to the country, and hopes to succeed in
the rehabilitation OF France.
SENTENCE TO BE PASSED.
1t is expected that the sentence of the COM
munists tried by court martial will be pro-
nOunced tomorrow morning.
Great Britain.
NAVAL INVESTIGATION.
LONDON, Sept. IA naval court martial has
been ordered by the admiralty to thoroughly in
vcstigaIe the causes of the accident to the IRON
clad "Repulsc,' which has been aground at
Shccrness.
ARBITRATOR APPOINTED.
Sir Alexander COcllburn is eazettcd to-day as
bIltsu lnctnDeT Oh tue DOdTd Ol aFDIfauun,
which is to meet at Geneva under the treaty of
Washington,
Germany.
THE CONFERENCE AT GAsTEIN.
BERLIN, Sept. 1.-The Austrian ambassador
to France, Prince Mettcrnich. has been author
lied to declare that Italy declined to participate
in the conference at Gastcin.
The PrusSian Cross Gazette says it was agreed
at Gastcin that Prussia should make representa-
lions to Russia calculated to lead to rcstora-
ton of good understanding between Russia
and Austria.
ROYALTY.
The Brazilian sOyereigns have arrived at
Carlsbad.
Spain.
FINANCIAL.
MADRID, Sept. 1.-The Impartial says: The
government is resolved to keep its promise to
submit n budrrt which will balance rho rcvnuuns
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-09-02

bic plain to be secured for state mustcrs on a
large scale. Expression has been given to the
wish that the state might own this ground for
the nsn of lis militia.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-09-02
Our New York Dispatches.

Further Developments in Regard 10 the
Trunk MysIcry-Right on ShiPbOnrd-
Charged with ScuttIing VesseI-Henvy
Damages for infringement ON Patent,
etc.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-09-02

Spain.

MADRID, Sept. 1.-The Impartial says: The
government is resolved to keep its promise to
submit budget which will balance the revenues
and expenditures, at whatever cost or sacrifice
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-09-02

We urge upon capitalists and all having money in:
vest the careful tgaiOa of these securities.
believing them to combine more safety and profit than
any Railroad Bond now in the market. The Portland
and ogdcnsburg Railroad line will be the shortest route
by more than fjty miles from the Lakes to the AGHfc
The Road will have local business enough to pay all It's
runRinQ Expenses and insure the prompt aadre9atdr
payaent of interest on lis small bonded debt 1t will be
the greatest pIeaOsae arohare in the Eastern states,
uniting by the shortest route SARATOGA and Lakes
George and Champlaln with the WHITE MOUNTAINS.
Lakes Memphremagog and Wfloushpy' MI MANS
FIELD and the celebrated mineral springs Of Northern
Vermont.
The Road is under the management OF some of the
EXPERIENCED SUCCESSFUL, and WIDELY KNOWN bust
ness men In the country. who will insist upon the closest
,couomv and honesty in the administration of its affairs.
The managers of the Road have themselves invested
largely capital stock, the cash subscriptions being
nearly sufficient complete the Road ready the iron.
hus showing their appreciation of the importance and
value of this enterprise For convenience of investors
the bonds Coupon registeredl of the following
denominations:
$1,000, $500, and 500,
and the interest, SIX PER CENT GOLD, is payable
semannually in Boston, the LIST of May and the list
of November. These bonds offered, until further
notice at 90 and accrued interest in currency.
For further information Pamphlets, Maps, &C.. apply
- p" - st.Johnsbury, Vermont
252 Broadway, New York
lis Milk st., Boston.
FAIRBANKS & EWING.
us Chestnut ST., Philadelphia.
FINANCIAL AGENTS.
Trustees for the First Mortgage Bonaholders;
Hon. LUKE p POLAND, ST. Johnsbury, VT.
ABRAHAM 7. LOWE, Esq,
President LIST Nat. Bank, Boston, Mass.
SALE BY
FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Boston.
hiohAhnsoN' NIL :" Scar Building Boston,
And all leading Banks and Brokers
iS26 dtawlm&wdni
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-09-02

ARREST OF A SwINDLER.-One Patrick d.
Moore, who has for some time been soliciting
funds from the Catholics of this city, in aid of
a new university in Dublin, was arrested yester-
day morning by the police, at the depot, on the
charge of swindling. From memoranda found
upon his person, it would appear that he has
been for some months in the business, having
operated in the larger places in western Con-
necticut. He has falsely represented himself as
Endorsed by the Catholic clergy of this city,
none of whom have ever seen him, and they
know of him only from parties to whom he has
applied for funds. His forged "traveling card,
which he has exhibited to the victims of his i'm.
posture, is as follows:
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-09-02
The Revere Disaster.
Continuation of the Testimony before the
COTOmer's Jury-The Superintendent OF
the Eastern ROnd snys the Company
needs more Cars, etc.

BosToN, Sept. 1.-The testimony before the
coroner's jury, in the case of the recent railroad
tragedy, at Revere, was continued to-day.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-01-25
RAILROADING IN DELAWARE.

Lively Times at Directors NIeeting-A Novel
Way of Keeping Books aud subscribing for
stock.
From a letter to the Wilmington Commercial
we make the folio wing extracts
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the
Smyrna and Delaware Bay Railroad Company
was held in Smyrna on Wednesday, January IL.
1t appeared at the meeting that James w. Spru-
ance, one of the directors for the previous year,
held the stock book in his personal possession,
and no eye, save his own was permitted to look
upon that book from the 1lth day of January,
1870, till the 18th day of January, 1871.
The meeting being organized, the stock book
was called for, and Mr.. Spruance came in pretty
soon with the same neatly folded in a copy of
Pomeroys Democrat Upon the book being
opened the original stockholders were surprised
to find that some $32, 600 of stock had been sub
scribed while the book was in Spruanee's pos
tession, and which was enough to cover all pre-
yiOus subscriptions to the capital stock. Then
and there a number OF hard words flew
about the Toom and resolution was introduced
that such stockholders were not entitled to and
should not vote. A sharp and angry discussion
arose on the resolution.
Each succeeding set of directors was charged
with trying TO sell out the charter to the Phila-
delphia Wilmington, and Baltimore Railroad.
scene of utter confusion followed. Finally
quiet was restored, and pending vote on the
resolution, George w. Cummins walked to the
Secretary's desk and wroLe after his name in
the book, 'Twenty thousand shares two hun
dred thousand dollars?" For an instant it was
as silent as the grave.
The author of the resolution moved that the
subscription book be now closed.
Heavens what a commotion that motion
created. Every man in the room rushed for the
book, and such pulling and hauling McMullir
in his palmiest days could hardly get up. MeI
on top of men, on the floor stove and settee
some with others by the throat. The secretary
table was broken into thousand pieces, anC
while the men were pulling at each other the
secretary got the book and made rapid exi
out the back window, but was closely pursued
and in the kitchen Of the hotel caught by
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-01-25
FROM NEW FORK.

Shooting Of the Notorious Jimmy Hazserty.
New YORK, Jan. 25.-James Haggerty,
notorious character, was shot early this morn
ing by William Varley, better known as "Reddy
the Blacksmith" in saloon at the corner of
Broadway and Houston street. The men had
quarrel over some trouble growing out of pre-
vious encounter at Florences saloon. Haggerty
it is said, fired three shots at Freddy" without
effect when the latter returned the fire. Hag-
gerty was mortally wounded and is now dying.
Varley gave himself up aud is now held ia Gus
tody at Police Headquarters.
DestructIve Fire.
New YORK, Jan. 25.-A fire broke out last
night in the double building Nos S6 and So
Worth street, owned by Bauendorth & Co., deal
ersgin linen goods, who occupied the first floor,
and sustained loss of $4,000 on the building and
$4,000 on the stock Fortsman & Co., dealers
in woollens, on the upper Doors, lost $35, 900 in
stock.
Arrest of Freight Gar Robbers.
New YORK, JAN 25.-Freight cars of the New
York Central and Hudson River Railroads have
been robbed almost nightly of goods for
months past Two men were arrested early this
morning, supposed to be engaged in the rob
berries, and are held by Justice Hogan for exami-
nation.
Losses by Fire.
Inc nre early LnlS morning III Tue clOJn mouse
of Horstman & Co. damaged the stock to the
extent of $4,000.
Hpecfe Shipments
to-day for Europe are 1868, $50 in silver bars.
New York Produce NIarkeS.
NRw YORK, Jan. 25.-Cotton quiet and strong
sales of 2OO0 bales. Flour fiTmer; sales of 10000
barrels State at s610@7 7'25; Ohio at SC 9007'5O
Western at S6l0@7'15. Wheat active and tirmer
sales of $1,000 bushels new spring at 81 54kC91 SO
winter red and amber Western at sl'56@l 5S I;
Corn frmer; sales OF al, 900 bushels new. mixed
Western at S5@S6c. Oats firm sales of 80 600
bushels Ohio and Western at 626e5c. Beef steady.
Pork steady: new mess, s22'75@23; old, s22. Lard
quiet: steam, 12@13c.; kettle, 13ll@13Hc. Whisky
firm at 95 54@95H.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-01-25
DOUBLE STIEET-THREE CENTS.

Among the bills favorably reported were the
following
Exempting the property of the Southwark
Soup Society from taxation.
Confirming the grants and plans along the
connecting railroads, as prepared by Councils.
Supplement to the Provident Life and Trust
Company.
The following were included among the bills
introduced
By Mr.. Leonard, repeating the LIST and I'd sec
tions of the act limiting the liability railroad
companies to $4,000 for causing the death of
passenger.
By Mr.. Lewis, incorporating the Philadelphia,
Delaware and Chester Central Railroad from
Philadelphia to some point on the Pennsylvania
Railroad east of the Steamboat station.
By Mr.. Miller, of Philadelphia, that it is
hereby declared to be the true intent and mean
ing of the act to which this is supplement,
the public buildings act of Augutt 8, 1870, that
the public buildings therein mentioned shall be
erected upon one or more of the four Penn
Squares therein named, and not upon the inter-
section of Market and Broad streets; and il shall
be unlawful for the commissioners named in the
said act to erect said buildings in the said inter-
section, or to occupy any portion of said streets
with the same.
Mr.. Miller, of Philadelphia, moved to suspend
the rules so ds to refer his bill to a committee of
the Philadelphia members.
Mr. Marshall said that the question was a
grand judicial one, and should go to the Judicial
Committee.
Mr.. johnson said that the people had settled
the question by their vote, and it was not the
business of the Legislature to interfere.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-01-25
TERRIBLE SLEIGHING ACCIDENT.
Results of Careless Driving.

The Inauguration of the seasons sleigh-riding
in Harlem yesterday was marked by a terrible
accident, the result of the careless driving of an
amateur sportsman. Mr.. James Watson, the
County Auditor, was driving down the lane with
a friend in his sleigh, drawn by magnificent
team of horses. When nearly opposite White
becks Clubhouse, young German who was
driving up the road in hired single sleigh with
his wife crossed the road and ran into Mr..
Watson's sleigh. The off horse of Mr. Watsou's
team, q splendid sorrel mare, valued at $1,000
was almost instantly killed by the shaft of the
Germans hired sleigh being driven through its
chest
The worst part of the accident then occurred.
The horse of the Germans hired team, in
prancing and dashing about Mr.. Watson's
sleigh, it is supposed kicked him in the fore
head; at any rate he fell out of his sleigh with
a terrible wound on his left forehead, about an
inch and half long, his skull being fractured.
The German, who was intoxicated, was flung
out of his sleigh, and his wife, who was with
him, screamed fearfully. Mr.. Watson was
taken to the clubhouse, where he remained
last night in a very critical condition. The
German gentleman, who did not know how to
drive, was released on giving his card.-N. Y.
World, today.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-01-25
FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
EVENING TELEGRAPH OFFICE, I
Waduaadav Ian OK 1871

Wednesday, Jan. 25 1871
The market is apparently amply supplied with
funds, and currency is freely dispensed at the
banks and on the street at rates generally favor
able to the borrowing classes. We notice from
day TO day an improved demand for capital on
business account, and prudent men are begin
ming to provide for their usual spring wants
whilst money is abundant and accessible. Call
loans this morning are comparatively quiet at
5GD6 per cent, according to collaterals Prime
discounts range from to per cent except at
the banks, where first class paper is freely taken
at the legal interest.
Gold is very quiet and steady with all the sales
reported at l10%.
Government bonds are moderately active and
our quotations show a further advance.
There was considerable activity in the Stock
market, and prices advanced. State and City
bonds were quiet, with sales of the latter at
1005s for the new 6s.
heading Railroad was dull, with sales at 49I;
Pennsylvania changed hands at 62& Mnehill
at 5715; Elmira preferred at 391a, and Lehigh
Valley at 6014; 3S was offered for Catavissa
preferred, and 27 for Philadelphia and Erie.
Canal shares absorbed most attention, especi-
ally Lehigh, which was quite excited and strong.
Sales at 34s4 b. o. at the close. No further sales
recorded.
Miscellaneous stocks were neglected, the only
sales being few shares of Manufacturers Bank
at 80.
PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXCHANGE SALES.
Reported by De Haven Bro, No. 4OS. Third street.