Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-11-25

Reports from all parts of Cuba state that the
growing sugar corn is in excellent condition, and
n large crop is expected
The carriage of VIM Brant, containing his
family, while crossing the Wachita river at Rock
port, Ark, Tuesday, capsized. Two children
were drowned.
Senator Rice, just returned from taking evil
dence in Mississippi as member OF the sub-ku-
klux committee, says there is very little corrup-
tion in the state or county government. and that
tie kuklux bill has had Il good effect.
At Philadelphia committee has been ap-
pointed with Gen Meade rs chairman, to make
arrangements for thcrecepion of Alexis. There
will be parade of the first division OF Pcnnsyl-
yania militia, the Jersey fire department, civic
societies. etc.
At Poughkecpsee, two aurOral rings were seen
on Wednesday night, one cncircling the moon
and the second tapping first and stretching
toward the northern horizon. Both were trans
parent and stars were plainly visible through
them. The sky was perfectly clear.
Its stated that alterthe Spanish municipal cleo
tons such changes will be made in the cabinet as
to admit ofthe remittance OF Admiral Topete and
Senior Sagosta, who are understood to have sig
nitiGd their willingness 10 take portfolios again
on certain conditions.
The brig c. II. Kennedy, from Bangor to
Philadelphia, which was wrecked on the 18th
inst. near Shark river, belonged to Portland,
and is total loss. Capt. Dodge, wife, child
and crew, after being dashed in the rigging sew
eral hours. were rescued by life boats from the
shore only a short time before the vessel went
10 pieces from the force OF the breakers.
The North Carolina house has referred rcso.
luton instructing the judiciary committee TO
prepare Il bill providing for the Reputation of
the entire state debt. The resolution is ground
ed on ALLEGATIONS in the preamble that the debts
were contracted by stranger, acting as legisla-
tors elected by bayonets. This resolution was
introduced Immediately after the reading of the
governors message.
The coroner has investigated the circum-
stances under which Jean Baptste lie Chen
committed suicide, on Tuesday night at AIS
Pearl street n. Y. The deceased was in love
with young .countywoman of his own, who
was native Of Belgium, but she would not re-
turn his affection, although he made every ei-
fort to win it, Becoming desperate, he hung
himself.
Captain Mcclure, the tax collector of st.
Louis county, has levied on $4,000 of state
bonds belonging to the Life assurance assoca-
zion of America to satisfy Il tax bin of $4,000,
which the association refuse to pay on the
ground that the bonds are exempt from taxa
ton. The association sued out writ OF replevin,
but the collector refused to obey il on the ground
that tax bill was an execution in the hands OF
that officer for n state lien, and that the bonds
are not subject to rcplevin.
series OF experiments are now being made
by the united railway companies of New Jersey
at Sandy Hook, in order to determine the best
means of obtaining greater safety in steam boil
ers. Wednesday two boilers were experimental
on with satisfactory results. Inspector Mathews
applied the hydraulic test to the new boiler Of
Staten Island ferry boat WeStield. He pro-
nOunces the boiler perfect in every particular
and able to sustain a much greater pressure
than forty pounds. But thirty pounds of steam
will be carried-ten pounds less than the i'll
spector will allow-the superintendent Of the
company ordering Mr.. Mathews to Settle govern
ment safety valve at that pressure.
A Raleigh dispatch states that Gov. Caldwel's
message to the legislature was sent in on the
22d. The debt of the state is S34, 900. The
people are wholly unable to bear the taxation
necessary to meet such an amount of interest
due on such a debt, and the governor recon-.
mends the sale Of all railroad interests
owned by the state, to rescue the state from re-
pudiation. He recommends the deferring of any
financial policy until a commission reports the
facts cOnnectel with the debt, in order that some
conclusion may be arrived at as to the proper
disposition to be made Of the liabilities of the
state.
A meeting of the heirs of Sir Francis Drake
: as held in TayIor's hotel, Jersey City, on
Wednesday, Nov. p. Over two hundred per
sons claiming to have descended from the
brother OF the great navigator, attended. They
were amosteXclusiYey from New Jersey. The
estate 10 which these persons lay claim is stu
ated in the county Of Devon, England and il is
said to be worth one hundred million dollars.
The meeting was held with closed doors Mr.
James ). Drake presided, and Mr.. Bectwth was
appointed secretary. An association was organ
lied under the title of "Ihe Society of the Heirs
of Sir Francis Drake" and it was resolved that
any person claiming heirs hip should be admitted
ON payment Of ten dollars entrance fee. Over
one hundred and seventy percons paid in this
fee. A committee were appointed to obtain and
dlSburSe money i'll the enforcement of the
claims Of the joint heirs.