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The sun., 1871-03-13

In the rivcr-news department Of Western jour
nal II stated that Jiui BiuIsoe the individual who
supposed to have hetotcally pershod In the dis
charEs Of bis duty at rse time Of the Prairie Bels
dissstnr. and whose bravery. profanity, and free.
iove pSinoapies were Eiorsaod By young poet In
sounding rhymes, not lost at AL bat on The oc-
easion Si that famous catastrophe instead OF Trying
10 save the raEssngors took exceeding good care 10
save hinrsh and, in point Of fact, the Arst
ashore. This Information eomes hom an Arkansas
river letteT.wr1tsr, who says;
81 hasten 10 INFORM ycu Of very importsnt even t.
jim Huosoe whose spirit, u is sad, went no the
night Of tue Prairie Doho disaster, is alive, and a.
present euipioied as en2ihcer Of t,e snac boat IN
this tlvrr Tic Natcoez wife Is with him. aud /
learn who thing a setup lob to get SHUT OF
the Pike county wife. Whom everybody on the
PraEie bete supposed jim was holding her noxz o
to the shore, he Was qaietly shdlng Out oa planG
the stsrboard side"
II tbs account is truo, Il enoetuAlly eKtlnguishes
Mr. Biaosoes claims to apotheosis As hero. Il is
evideat that poets nOwadays are a. little 70 be re.
lie on peeiing matters OF fact as tnelI prsdeces
sors IN the lEe OF able.
The sun., 1871-03-13

The way in which Justice is sometimes dis.
pcnsed with, Us Mrs. PARTNGToN would say,
where the individuals trial are poor and friend.
less, would almost induce the belief that in the
eyes of some judges poverty is the worst Of
crimes. In Troy on Thursday Ia 81, poor
tramp, who said he was miner from Pennsylya-
MIA, was sentenced by Judge STRNr to Eve years
hard labor in the State prison al Clinton for steal
ing some food from pantry. 1t seems that on
the I'd Of February the prisoner was discharged
from the penitentary at Albany, where he had
been confined for six months uuJor the yagrancy
law, and had walked TO Eagle Bridge in search Of
occupation. Finding no work, and having had
nothing to cat all day, he entered dwelling
there aud made a raid upon the pantry to satisfy
the cravings Of hunger. II was not charged that
lie attempted to steal anything but food but for
this be Was nVicted Of burglary in the first de.
gree aud sentenced as already stated On the
same day professional burglar, who was impli.
Gated in something like score Of burglares was
sentenced By the same Judge TO only three years
imprisonment In Boston, = few days ago, q
poor DewsbOy wHs hDsd four dollars for selling
The sun., 1871-03-13

President GRANT in his annual message
to Congress last December set forth As a part
Of the policy Of his Administration a reduction
Of IaHat'sn, ocouomy in the disbursement of
taxes, and a reform the civil service Of the
country. Before the adjournment Of the same
Congress, as we learn FROM the BoSioa ROsf, he
procured the insertion among the appropriations
Of the Legislative, Executive and Judicial bill OF
about 10000 for the Presidents staff
body having no legal existence, and unknown 10
any previous experience in our history.
The sun., 1871-03-13

There has been good deal Of trouble in
settling the question as TO what Gen. GnASr's
given name really is. His father says that he
chrstcucd him lliRAM ULYSSES; but somehow, in
being transferred from his fathers tannery to
the Academy at West Point his names got
twisted about, and he turned mp on tho
catalogue rs Ulysses g. Nobody ever
could tell what the s. stood for, though per-
haps it might be held to indicate his ookcd
tracks home TO his farm after he had been to st.
Louis with load of wood. lie was known at
the West at one time as UsrLtss GRANr but wo
think there is a more appropriate namo for him.
Since his trcachcrous blow at Mr. SusNen, let
him be- known hereafter as PRrsToS 3. BRooKs
GnAST.
The sun., 1871-03-13

1t will be seen at glance that the six New
England States retain in the aggregate the same
number of Representatives they now possess,
while the 81 additional Representatives are DIS
trbuted among tho other States. Ohio, too,
gains nothing, while her immediate ncighbors
gain from TO each, and Illinois gains 4. Tho
bill further provides that for the present Con.
grcss these 81 additional members shall DO
elected at large in each state which will be en-
titled 10 them in 1873
The sun., 1871-03-13

Senator HAWLAN's proposed reapportion.
nent Of Representatives. to Congress according
to tue last census provides that afcr the Sd Of
March, 1873, tue number of Representatives
shall be go, instead Of 2l3, as at present Tho
changes in the representation of the several
States will be a. follows:
The sun., 1871-03-13

Senator COLE Of California has introduced
in the Senate bill to abolish the tax on incomes.
All honor 10 Senator GoLE for so wise and com.
mcudablo movement But how does the ques-
tion stand respecting the power Of the Senate 70
initiate measures reducing the revenueH Has
not Ihe House of Representatives recently de-
eiared that will not recognize any such power,
and that all bills Of the kind must begin in the
HouscS That being the case, what does Senator
Coils expect to accomplish by his motion?
The sun., 1871-03-13

Mr.. Francis PARKMAN has been appoint
cd Florist Professor Of Horticulture in the Agri-
cultural School Of Harvard University. Mr..
PARKNAN has hitherto been known as the author
Of several works on the early history of America,
remarkable alike for profound research, perfect
accuracy, and graceful, fascinating style. Wo
arc glad 10 know that he is as skiliul in cult.
vnling tue flowers Of nature as he IL in managing
the flowers of rhetoric aud We heartily
congratulate tho University upon adding so dis
tinguished a name TO the long list Of her pro.
feseorp
The sun., 1871-03-13
spanish TcIccrams from Cubn,

HAVANA, March ll.-Ihc msurgcnt, Capt.
Carlos Cerice Loments, before he was LED to eEecu-
uon at Cienfuegos, was married An engagement
TOOK place recently at Las TunOs, during which
twenty-five insurgents were killed, Tho people Of
Huevtas preparing arches, and the Puerto Prin.
sipeans arrang ing their house for the reception
Of Valmaseda, Col. HorAcio Simoni has been cap.
tuTed and executed VI MagarabOmba There is
rumor Of Tho dOath OF tie Marquis OF Santa LUCIA
and Eduardo Figueredo.
The sun., 1871-03-13

papers without liosnse. In The same city the
substantial citizens are getting up subscription
70 start in business bank cashier who was so
unfortunate as to lose his situation in conse-
quence Of being detected in defalcatiOns, the re-
suit of long continued speculations with the
funds Of the bank in which he was employed.
The sun., 1871-03-13

The State Fishery Commission have offered 10
the owners OF streams and ponds free OF charge.
black bass, white bass, catGsh perch, sunAsh, and
pike. Mr.. Furman, OF NewtoWn, an extensive
propagator OF trout, has appealed 70 the people not
10 accept these species. He prophssies that in ten
yeers the trout viii become extinct lie thinks that
every pond on Long Island, IL properly cared for,
can produce 1000 pounds OF trout annually.
The sun., 1871-03-13

peoth'' Theatre Mob hio Aboa, N.Mts
Bry ants Opera Iouse -a5d ~, b,iusss aA5 ~ ~
IHth Avenue Theatrc-s,rsora.
era i opera Iousc-Lc, Csoreennu.
Iina Ldvin's Theatre gard saet,hs-
Nibio's Carden-1As Bad Cr.t
New York Circus- ii,t st. opp. Ae.d,uy sflilae
olympic Theatre -Ri,Lsnsi.
Etadt Theatre Anna E.'ss.
FaH rranci.co MiHstrels -.ss Bfo,ir,v.
Toay Pastors Opern House be-. .'s n'''' At.
The Bcach pHcpmatic TupHcl-Jpsa 70 N'i'ots
nliack's -Raus1cs and Esthtv
" code Muscum-Aero., ths Coatp,rf. Nstns
The sun., 1871-03-13

Another land swindle at the expense Of an
Indian tribe is described in petition TO Congress
by the Ottawa Indians of the united bands Of
Bsnehard's Forks aud Roche dc Bnuf They
allcge that in the year 1869, while they were re-
siding in Franklin county, Kansas, not then con-
templaung removal from that locality, but pre-
suming it would be their permanent home they
made provision IN q treaty for setting apart
twenty thousand six hundred and forty acres Of
land for the purpose Of educating their chill
dren; one section for the school site, five
thousand acres to be sold and the proceeds used
in the erection of buildings, the residue TO be
sold and the proceeds invested rs provided in
said treaty, the interest TO be applied for the
support Of said school Soon after the ratilca-
non Of the treasy certain white men took posses
sion Of this property, and ever since II has been
under the supervision aud control Of white men,
who have disrosed Of the same in q manner not
authorized by the treaty far az the petitioners
are sd, ised and they are unable 20 say what
disposition has been made of the proceeds, except
that it is apparent that large amount has been
expended in the construction Of a costly stone
building. and in other improvements. AZ all
events, they have never received any benefits
from the lands 30 set apart in any manner what
Foever. The land thus misapproprated is worth
5000, 900. The 0ttawas ask for an investigation
Of the matter and for the protection Of their
rights.
The sun., 1871-03-13

better understood, and strong men grow bold
and reckless in their use. This power is
likely to be more felt in the next Presidential
election than II has ever been before. II is
difficult to fix the limits of the part which
THOMAS A. SCOTT may play in selecting the
next occupant of the White House.
The sun., 1871-03-13

There seems to be some difficulty in the
fnc art department OF Washington. Six years
ago joint resolution Of Congress, got through
by the efforts Of Gen. ScHBNCK. Mr.. WILLIAM II.
POWELL was employed TO paint great picture Tor
the Capitol illustrative Of some naval victory OF
the United States For this work Mr.. POWELL
was to have t25, 900. OF this sum $1,000 wa' to
be paid to him in advance and 1900 annually
thereafter, leaving g. 900 to be paid ou tho COM
pleton Of tho picture, which was to bo executed
with reasonable despatch and delivered within
five years from the date Of tho contract. These
five years have now expired, and the picture IS
not done. But Mr. Powell presented on the 2lst
Of February last the following certificate bearing
the signatures of Messrs JoHS A. DIX, L. w.
SToUGHroN. FRANcis NISroY. wv. ii. AsPINwALL,
aud A. A. Low
e TIE painting IL complete In It's drawing and In
the proper position Oi all tho Nesse.s engaged lho
coors are well laid IN, and require only the re-
touching Of light and shade to hnis IL ln ourlu :.
ment the painting be flashed bJ the LIST OF Juy
prrNino. We arc therefore Of the uHaaimous opin-
ion That the last annual nstallmclt OF ue pVnont
OF three-'ourtIs Of the whole amVrnt appropriated
by Congress should be paid iorth"ith
The authors OF this certificate are mistaken IN
their supposition that either Of tho annual pay
ments provided for by tho contract with Mr..
PowELL has been withheld. The Government
has kept its part Of the contract faithfully, but
MIR. POWELL has not been abo to keep his. 1t is
certainly no more than reasonable that he should
wait for the remainder Of his money until his pie
ture has been delivered and accepted BY the
nrOner authoritv
The sun., 1871-03-13

Al 10 o'clock on Saturday morning Judge Car
dozo decreed diyoro TO Josh hart manager OF tue
Globe Theatre, and az nooh Mr. Rart appsaTd before
that magistrate 20 Mics sAllis MADDOX The brides.
maid WAS Ars, hya Rinae, AAd the Er0emsman Une
Hon. William y. lowe
The sun., 1871-03-13

For the accommodation Of persons residing up
town adycrt-cmcuts fot THr stE viii he received at
regular rates 1t tlc uptown Advertisement oficc
Ns sWOt1du,tcconI street. at the junction oi Broad.
va, and -iNt avenue. from \. NJ. tosP.N.
The sun., 1871-03-13
HONOR TO PUBLIC VIRTUE.
HEATY CONTRIB UTIONs TO THESry,R
STI1UE or mo SIX.

Great Enthusiasm among the People The
Tweed Ward Clubs MoviuE-Letters from
the PcopIe-A LEGO Contribution from
Richard OGOrman.
The Tweed statue project is success beyond
proadvtnturo. The enthusiasm OF the friends Of tie
Boss Is increasing, and contributions pour in rapid
ly and libcrly, and probably before The pres.
ont week the requisite amount will be entirely sub
scribeI. On Saturday afternoon the books In charge
Of Bernard SMITH, At his oficc 32 Chambers street.
made the following exIibit Of additional suJ-crq-
The sun., 1871-03-13

A correspondent wants to know why LOUIS
NAroLroE is called NErHurI. The reason is that
he is the son Of Admiral VEEurEt, Dutch naval
officer. This is a fact well known in Euro pc. lie
has not drop of BoSArAR1E blood in hi veins,
aud his preiension to be a BosArARrG i, an inl.
nOstuTc.
The sun., 1871-03-13

Precious stones, including the topaz, anne
thyst agate, opal, Jasper, chslcedony, and garnet
are anoug the productions OF Wyoming Territory
The sun., 1871-03-13

Some Of the Massachusetts, papers ore
manifesdng more surprise than delight at the
way in which Gen. BuTLER has managed TO ma
nipulate recent Federal appointments in Massa-
chusetts, 80 that the most important offices are
now filed with his personal friends. II is in
tmated that, having become disgusted with the
fuitlcssness Of his efforts to be accepted as the
leader of tho House, Gen. BurLtR has deter
mined to leave Congress and run for Governor Of
Massachusetts next fall. One would suppose
that Washington would afford q wider field for
the exercise Of the Generals peculiar talents
than Boston but the ambition 10 ill Governors
chair appears to be powerful motive with states
men nowadays, since two gentlemen elected to the
United States Senate for term Of six years-AL.
COAX Of Mississippi and CLAYTON Of Arkansas
have both resigned ia order to remain Governors Of
their repectiye States, the first for four and the
second for two years. II is said by the enemies
Of CLAYTON that he has managed TO make his
position of Governor far more remuneratiye than
that Of Senator could possibly be but that is
neither here nor there, since whatever course
BurLsR may take will ever suspect him Of
being influenced by mercenary considerations.
The sun., 1871-03-13

We deeply regret TO observe that Senator
CoSKLNo was one among those who voted 10
degrade Mr.. SUMNER while Senator TRuNHuLL,
whose controversies with the Senator from Mas-
sachusetts have been no less keen aud unsparing
than his own, made an able ana impressive
speech against the unwise and pernicious act.
We trust that Dir. CoNKLnG may live very many
years vet but he Will not need to live very long
10 order 10 have forced upon his mind the
conviction that he has now made himself
party to grave and pregnant mistake.
The sun., 1871-03-13

Many OF the above are Crbers OF the Tbumns
II. Ferris Association OF tie Ihirtecnth Mari, ana
their contributions amount to t2iL Other similar
Tweed SiuOs have called special meetings for coz
leCt.ons. Last evening the GuOwing letter was
received by Judge Susndley at the Oriental Clu1
House. Its enclosure will be turned over 70 Bernard
binl th this morning:
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suit of the insurance commissioner against the
American insurance company.
Gregory Carroll, fagman, was struck and
killed by the cars ut Providence, Thursday.
The body of man, minus head arms and
feet, was found in meadow woods, Tiverton, last
week, by some boys, and had evidently been
there some time.
The Woonsocket Patriot says that Stephen
Eddy Of Gloucester has moved on his farm
eighty consecutive summers, including that of
the present summer. He is now in his ninety
third year and in good health.
The children of the Benefit street grammar
school, Providence, sent to Chicago, Friday al
teroon, seventeen large dry goods boxes aud
four barrels filled with clothing. On each box
or barrel was Il card bearing the following
words: The children OF the Benefit street gram
mar school, Providence, r. l., to the suffering
children OF Chicago" whatsoever We would
that men should do to you, do ye even so unto
them"
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SAFE BOILER.
HARRISON SAFETY BOILER !
Opinions of those who have Practically
Tested them.

OpIhIOns OF Ih0re WHO nave PrnplicnIIV
Tested them.
Gus, tYUS 4. JASPER, of the Onion Sugar Refinery
char 'own Mass, says; For safety and economy the
sin MY horse power Harrison Boilers have in use
surpasses the tubular and hue boilers formerly used
In one year the aciul saving in ncl by using the Iarr
son oilers was 1915 tons and the work accomplished
much greater"
What CHENEY BROTHERS, silk Manufacturers
South Manchester. Mass, say of the Harrison Safety
Boiler we now have seven Harrison Boilers and are
satisfied that they are the best for making steam and
most economical in fuel for the quantity Of steam they
furnish
DANIEL ALLEN The Philadelphia Dyer says: ~
mn convinced rom practical test, that the Harrison
Boer superior To all Others for steam driving and econ
omy OF iuel. and would not have any other"
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R1EA NORFOLK AND BALTI

e~zEA NORFOLK AND BALTI
Fl, ~ e77ss MORE AND WASHINGTON, d. G.
49, STEAMSHIP LINE.--Steamships OF this
inc sail from end of Central Wharf, Bos
NORFOLK and BALTIMORE.
STEAMSHIPS:
WILLIAM KENNEDY. Capt. Geo H. HalIett
MCCLELLAN, f. NJ uowrs
GEORGE APPOLD, Capt. WINSTON Loveand
-, Freight forwarded from Norfolk to Petersburg and
Richmond by river ral and by the Virginia and Ten
ne8see Air Line, to all points in Virginia Tennessee Ala
6ame and Georgia; and over the Seaboafd and Roanoke
Railroad to all points II North and South Carolina; by
we baltimore & Ohio Railroad to Washington and al
Through rates given 70 South and West
zinc Passenger accommodations.
Fare, including Berth and Meals: to Norfolk $I25O-
time Is hours to Baltimore Sl5-time g. hours
For further information apply TO
MS dtf 81 Central WLsrr postop
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WORCESTER AND sFRINoFIELD DyIsIo,

Leave Worcester for Albany ana way stauons accom-
mOdatiOn) at 6.3j a m - '''N''H
PIN. '' go" ''i'
For Albany teSpress) $50; for New York and Albany
(eNp) lU2j m, ana 4dt and 1875 y m New YnrI
Sunday mail leaves at 1908 r. II. Sleeping cars "A IN
leave Springfield for Rochester daily connecting win
i.3O train. '''e WIN
Leave Springfield for Worcester at 200 7.I5 ll.30an
L55 exp, 2Uj exp, 400, $40 exp. H.. Albany sunday
express $50 m. Sunday mail l2.2j "A m Giun,lIyl
~ RAILROAD CoNEEcTIONs-At Albany win Inc New
YORK Central, Troy and Greenbush, and Hudson River
Railroads. AT Chatham with the Harlem and lInisou
and Boston and Lebanon Springs Railroads. Al STATE
Line WIN the llOusatOnr Railroad Al piltsfel1 ,,uh
the fttsfcll North adams ana IIousaonic t,ir,Gs
Al Restfeld with the New Haven and Northampton RI
At Springfield with the Hartford New Haven ana Snrg.
held, and Connecticut River Railroads. At Palmer win
the New London Northern RR. AT Worcester Junction
with the Providence and Worcester Worcester ana
Nashua and Norwich and Worcester Railroads 4
south Ftaminsh!m with the Boston, Clinton and Fitch
bury and Milford Railroads. 60 '
G o. RIISSELL Sunt Sn,ingeois
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Ttnanttal,
cTinantiaI.
EIRsT MORTGAGE, CONVERTIBLE,
z Per Cent. Gold Bonds
PEORIA AND ROCK ISLAND RAILWAY,
OF ILLINOIS.

First Mortgage Bonds, - S1,500,000
Capital Stock, 100000
This is COMPLETED Road 81 miles in length
connecting the important Cities OF Peoria the Illinois
River and Rock Island, Moline and Davenport, on the
Mississippi, Davenport the opposite bank of the
river is connected by railway bridge, The rail
this road laid July ISL and the line is open
and being operated witha exceeding all antci-
patton In order place upon the road the large equip
necessary the business offered and TO construct
depos and engine houses machine shops, &c, equal
to any the old roads in the country, is now
required OF This The Company offer, through the under
signed 81 100000 convertible first mortgage gold bonds
which the entire property Of the Company, and is
less than $4,000 per mile. PRESENT PRICE,
90, AND ACCRUED INTEREST IN
CURRENCY. Principal and interest payable in
coin at New York or London free Of tax Coupons pay
able February and Aug /.
This road, opened for the immense local as well as
through rac, offered, will prove of the most
profitable in the West traversng ii does section Of
country unsurpassed fertility of soil and agricultural
are Idy thcky populated and in high state
OF cultivation. This Il scli-eydent from the tact that
every section Of the road passes through cultivated fields
and many hourishng towns and villages, with a large
city and nvigablc river each end Railroads in the
West have been heretofore constructed through unset
tied and uncultivae5 regions Of the country consequent
~ nave Hdd uul llltlt local 70 uepelu upon LOT
several years AFTER construction But the Peoria and
Rock Island Railway is a frst-class COMPLETED
read. with NO PARALLEL or COMPETING
LINE, and RUNS THROUGH ONE OF
THE RICHEST AGRICULTURAL l.,
MANUFA CTURIN AND MOST Pop |
ULOUS DISTRICTS IN THE WEST, |
Thus is certain that The local business is already
than enough 10 sustain road while the throu III traf
fc is unlimited, its connections numerous, which
can be seen by glance at the map.
This road grand central link, to which many Of the
principal lines centraze and cverge to all parts of the
continent
We invite the attention Of investors to this loan Be
ing familiar with the wealth and Of the coun
try along the line OF tins railway and A MEMBER OF
OUR FIRM HAVING MADE a CAREFUL EXAMIN-
ALTON OF THE ROAD AND ITS PROPERTY. WE |
CAN WITH TIE UTMOST C0NFlDENCE RECON-
MEND THE BONDS AS \ PRIME SECURITY relia-
bic and safe in every particular.
All marketable securities received in exchange at full
rates and bonds delivered all parts OF the country
free of express charges.
Maps circulars. &c with full particulars relating 10
the road, furnished application by the undersigned
Financial Agents Of the Company.
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each way daily SUNDAYS excepted, between

each way daily (Sundays excepted), between
WORCESTER AND NEW LONDON.
connecting with the above-named Steamers leaving
WORCESTER at 1910 and Ais p n Freight bY
these trains is sure to be IN New York the morning.
unavoidable accidents alone preventing The iaciliitsi
therefore, for the rapid transit Of freight unsurpassed
and the rates are always as low any other line
Freight forwarded from New Yor. South via Camden
and AmbOy r. r., and West via. Ere and Penn. Contra
K K s, or by any other route ordered promptly.
For further information inquire Of W. II. TURNER
Agent, Worcester. r. 81. M. ANDREWS, Sup't.
ml2o
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Tohn Currin, trackman on the Boston and
Albany railroad, while at work at South Fran.
ingham, Saturday morning, was struck by a
passing freight train and lost both legs. He was
taken to the hotel, where Drs. Warren and
Adams attended him. ltwas feared the accident
might prove fatal
A Saturdays dispatch from Lowell SAYS
There has been bnt eight cases of variooid
and none Of small pox reported since Wednes
day, and butone is known to exist outside of the
hospital. That one is in remote part Of The
CITY -
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Queenstown and LiYernOOI.

For Freight and Cabin or Storage Passage
Apply at the COmpany's Office. so STATE STREET
BOSTON. JAMES ALEXANDER, Agent.
Or in worcester, to RICE WHITING,
ntN2I diff Main Pearl Sis
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-10-16

g. FOR SALEM WestbOro', a Farm
Fill Of 1867 acres, II miles from centre: miles from
Ell!l Worcester; cuts from 50 10 100 tons OF hay; a
splendid orchard of $50 trees all IN bearing good
wood lots extra set Of farm buildings Price only Sb5OO
Apply to D. +. PARMENTER a 90.