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Worcester daily spy., 1871-02-17
Our New York Dispatches.
The Provisions for Suffering France
The san Domingo COmmissiOn-The
Fenians Received with HOnOrs in
Brooklyn, etc.

New YORK, Feb 16.-The United States ship
Supply, now being fitted out for carrying pro-
visions to France, will be ready IN two weeks.
Probably her cargo will be taken on board at
the Brooklyn navy yard, to save time. Ninety
seven men have been drafted from the receiving
ship Vermont for the frigate Worcester, fitting
out at Boston to carry supplies to Havre.
The navy department offers another sailing
vessel, if necessary, for the transportation of
supplies to France.
A meeting of the chamber of commerce relief
committee, this afternoon, was addressed by
Rev. DIR. Bellows, and ex-Minister Sanford the
former presenting an elaborate plan for the
rapid and systematic collection Of money and
supplies and for prompt and judicions distribu-
ton. The committee propose to send one OF
their number to France, take personal supervis-
ion oftbe expenditure of money and supplies.
The dispatch boat Tallapoosa sailed Tuesday
for Hampton Roads, where she will await the
arrival of the San Domingo commission and
convey them to Washington with dispatch, so
that they can report before congress adlourns.
Not single officer of the Brooklyn navy yard
enertains the slightest fear regarding the safety
of the Tennessee.
Fenian exiles were received in Brooklyn, to-
day, with public honors, including an address
of welcome by Mayor Kalbheisch II procession
of the Irish civic and benevolent societies
through the principal streets of the city, and a
banquet this evening, at which most of the
prominent democratic politicians OF Kings coun-
ty were present. The eXiles have accepted inVi-
tations to visit Washington during the carnival
next week.
United States District Attorney Davis has be-
gun suit against the Central National and Ma
tional Shoe and Leather banks, this city, for moi
making correct returns of their dividends. Pen.
alties in each clse amount to about S11 900
Judge Blatchford to-day affirmed the award
of S15O,O00 damages against the Canard steam
ship Russia, for running into and sinking the
Italian brig La Figlia Maggiore, in this harbor,
two years ago.
Ex-Judge Benz. r. Curtis of Boston and Wm
| NJ Evarts have united in the opinion that the
Minnesota state railroad bonds are valid obi
cations upon the state, and that the legislature
| of Minnesota is required to levy taxes to NEE
| the interest and preserve the state credit
Bret Harte is expected in this eityl tomorrow
evening, and will remain few days before pro
| ceedine to Boston.
Worcester daily spy., 1871-02-17
The New Hamburg Disaster.
Continuation of the Evidence Before the
COrOner's gnauesi.

PoUGHKEEPsIE, Feb. 16.-Coroner Andrews
resumed the examination of witnesses at the in
quest over tue New Hamburg disaster, this after
noon.
VIM. B. Horton, for twenty-three years a
locomotive engineer, and now employed on the
Boston and Albany road, gave evidence relative
to running trains. He testified: 1t would take
longer to stop an oil train than an ordinary
freight train; bell-cords are not used on freight
trains on his road; in a cold, frosty night train
OF twenty-six cars would run three-quarters of a
mile before it could be stopped; the men on
freight trains on his road signalled the engineer
with lanterns; is positive the oil train which met
with the accident could not have been stopped
before reaching the draw-bridge; once ran on
the Hudson River road, and knew the locality
where the accident occurred.
Peter Dow, middle brakeman on the express,
testified: When the whistle sounded for brakes,
| was inside the door of the fourth sleeper;
felt the engineer shut off, and heard him blow
brakes; went out and took hold of the brake,
when a crash came; had not turned the brake
it was only three or four seconds after the engi-
neer blowed before the crash came; VIC were
going at the rate of eighteen or twenty miles
per hour when the crash came.
Other witnesses were also examined, in regard
TO the use aud effects Of patent brakes, etc.
Superintendent Toucey gave full evidence in
regard to the'runniDg regulations of the road.
The body of Lawrence Mooney was grappled up
at the wreck, this afternoon The top of his
head and one hand were burned, but the rest of
the body was in good state of preservation
His clothing was saturated gwith oil. On his
body were found gold watch and chain and
other articles The diver will 20 down again to-
morrow, to look for other bodies.
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their present boiler, another of Harrisons safety
boilers, 5O-horse power, for heating and power
purposes. When completed, it will give them a
boiler capacity of 1OO-horse power. They have
nearly completed their new boot and shoe fac
tory OF SO by 100 feet, and as soon as the ma
chiuery is in, will have their whole establish
ment in full operation. The entire flooring of
the shops covers over three acres of ground, all
devoted to the manufacture of boots and shoes,
and turning out 5000 pairs per day, or about
ten pairs per minute-the work of nearly 1900
hands. They are wanting, at the present time,
more help in the cutting department. A few
good boot and brogan cutters could end steady
employment at good wages.
Two sleigh rides of about twenty-five couples
turned out from North Brookfeld, on Wednes-
day, and went to Ware and Warren.
The town, in common with many others in
this vicinity, is very much in need of rain.
Many of the wells have failed entirely and fam
lilies, as well as some manufacturers, are Obliged
to cart all the water they use for long dis
tance
Worcester daily spy., 1871-02-17
CTO the Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON, Feb. /

RECONSTRUCTION.
The committee on reconstruction to-day di-
rected Gen. Butler, chairman, to report bill,
repeating the test oath, in accordance with the
recommendation of the president, in his mes
sage OF yesterday. Only two members of the
committee were opposed TO repeal. The com
mittee have agreed to Representative Cobb's
BILL to protect l0yal and peaceable citizens of
the United States, in the full enjoyment of their
rights, personal liberty and property, and en-
able such citizens to preserve and perpetuate
evidence OF losses claimed to have been sustain
ed by them in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida,
Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South
Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Ken
lucky.
Commissioners are to be appointed in each coun-
ty, to take cognizance of offences of the ku-Ilux
klans, and, if need be, the posse cOmitdtuS OF
militia and the nearest officer in command OF
the land or naval forces Of the United States
may be called upon to enfore the process. Heavy
penalties as prescribed for those guilty of join
ing combinations, or acting individually, in dis
guise, with the intent to do any injury to any
person or property, as well as for the punish
ment of big.I miSden'eanorS and manslaughter
Interference with the free exercise of any rights
of citizens is also punished. Innocent citizens,
suffering damage, may bring suit against the
inhabitants of the county, city or parish in
which the unlawful acts Of which they complain
may have been done.
INEVITABLE POSITION OF "HoN." MR.. BOWEN.
The jury in the case of Congressman Bowen
failed to agree, and has been discharged. The
Jury stood eleven for conviction and one for ac-
quittal. The jury were discharged, and the
court adjourned til March, when another trial
of Bowen will tax, place. Another warrant
was issued to-day by Judge Smell, of the police
court, charging Representative Bowen with big
amy, in marrying Mrs. King while he had a
wife living, Francis Hicks, whom he married in
1852, at Augusta, Georgia. The warrant was
placed in the hands of detective. He went to
Mr.. Bowens residence about two O'Clock, and
served the warrant. The latter expressed nc
surprise, other than to ask when they would
cease coming after him, and went with the police
to the police court.
THE RED MEN.
The commanding officer at Fort Dodge, Kan
sas, writes that general outbreak of hoStiliteS
on tn part of the Cheyennes and Arapahoes is
expected early in the spring, and that the OBJ
iective points of attack will be the frontier set
| Elements of Kansas. General Pope indorses the
| letter, hoping that the interior department will
at once take measures to satisfy or pacify these
Indians, who, he says, have just grounds of com
plaint, and adds that, if the threatened Indian
war does come, as it surely will, the military
authorities cannot be held responsible for it.
Worcester daily spy., 1871-02-17
New England Dispatches.
How Preparations nre Progressing in
Regard TO Receiving the Fenians in
BOstOn-New Hampslaire Items, etc.
MASSACHUSETTS.

BosToN, Feb. 16.-At an adjourned meeting
of the committee of Irish citizens, authorized to
prepare an address to- and receive subscriptions
for, the released Fenian prisoners now in New
York, the subcommittee reported the receipt of
S14S0, and it was voted to keep the list open un-
til Saturday noon. The committee were in
structed to use their own discretion as to The
time of presentation. An address was adopted.
Patrick Donahoe, chairman, and five Others
were appointed committee to receive and pro-
vide for Colonel Halpine on his arrival at BOS-
ton, on the Samaria The New York commit
tee will probably leave Boston on Sunday
night.
MAINE.
AUGUSTA, Feb. 16-The house passed the bill
TO extend the Boston and Maine railroad to
Portland, by vote of 100 to "A, after debate
of three hours.
The Maine Historical society held a session in
the court house to-day and this evening, at
which several papers OF much interest were
read and contributed.
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
KEENE, Feb. 16.-A fire broke out last eve
ming in the work room Of Buffum's tailoring
establishment, destroying the contents of the
room and damaging the building to the amount
of five hundred dollars. The stock Of cloths,
clothing aud furnishing goods on the first floor
were injured by water, as were the goods OF Jos
lin s Gay. Total loss on building and stock,
$4,000. insured for SIC, 500. in the City of Hart
ford Ashuelot, Mutual, Holyoke of Salem, New
Hampshire Of Manchester and Phenix of Hart
ford. =.
PORTSMOUTH, Feb. 16.-The naval officers
and shipmasters here insist that there is no rea-
son to fear for the Tennessee, but the Chronicle
states that Chief Engineer Macomb who is in
her, regarded her as an unsafe vessel. Chief
Engineer 7, A. Sock has reported here for duty,
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and has charge of the machinery aloat, Chief
Engineer Moore has charge ofthe bureau ofsteam
engineering in the ard.
The proposition TO annex New Castle 10 Ports
mouth will be opposed by our heavy tax payers.
The debt of New Castle is more than twenty
thousand dollars, about half the valuation, and
the rate of taxation is six per cent
MT. WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-The summit has
been enveloped in dense clouds all day. 1t is
showing, changing at intervals to heavy rain.
CONNECTICUT.
HARTFORD, Feb 1G.-Willis and Warner,
who were serving sentence for burglary III
Thompsonville, escaped from the state prison in
Wethersfeld to-day. They jumped into the
doctors sleigh at the door, and drove away, but
were overhauled by the warden and clerk Of the
prison, about mile away, and returned TO their
Quarters
Worcester daily spy., 1871-02-17
The union Loarue.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 16.-The national exeeu-
tive committee of the Union league of America,
at the meeting, in this city, to-day, appointed
Gov. Geary, OF Pennsylvania, ex-Gov. Newell,
of New Jersey, and Thomas G. Baker, Of New
York, a committee TO issue an address to the
people of the United States, fayoring universal
amnesty, as soon as the same can be effected
endorsing the efforts beng made throughout
the Union TO elevate the working men by means
of labor unions; favoring judicious reform in
our system Of revenue whereby the necessaries
of life may be imported free of tax, and calling
upon the republican party to stand by the ad.
ministration Of President Grant, The organizes
Worcester daily spy., 1871-02-17
FROM EUROPE.


PARLIAMENT.
LONDON, Feb. 16.-Sr John Hay asked
whether the government had authorized the
statement by Odo Russell to Count Bismarck,
on the 1st of November, to the effect that the
state of the eastern question would compel En-
gland to go to war with Russia, with or without
allies. Sir John wanted to know what prepara-
tionS had been made to back up that threat.
Mr.. Gladstone replied that Mr.. RusselPs argu-
guments were unauthorized, but bore an official
character. DIr. Russell had been vested with
certain discretion, and no specific instructions
had been sent him. His course in the matter
was Censurable.
Viscount Enfield stated that the government
contemplated closing British legations at minor
German courts.
Mr.. Gladstone made some explanation in re-
gard TO the Anglo-American commission. 1t
was empowered to discuss, amicably, all differ
enceS Any difficulties arising are to be re-
terred to the home government by cable, and
instructions will be returned the same way.
MIR. Cardwell introduced bill for the reorgan-
ization of the army.
Mr.. CardwelPs recommendations were much
applauded. They include the abolition of the
purchase system; the placing of the army under
one system of administration, the form of service
to be interchangeable; no more officers to be re-
tired in given year than the ave. age number
retired during the five preceding years; eXamina-
tions to precede commissions, which must be
subject to the approval of the secretary of state;
classes of forces to be amalgamated, volunteers
being considered rs regulars; the standing force
TO be 4S1 900 men; the government to have
power to appropriate railways in times Of emer-
gency.
The dowry of Princess Louise was voted, with
but one dissenting voice.
THE ASSEMBLY.
BORDEAUX, Feb. 16.-Mr. Grevy was elected
president of the assembly, receiving all but
nineteen of the ifty-eight votes cast.
World Speciat:-At a caucus of majority of
the delegates, last night, it was resolved to es-
tablish provisional. republic, with NJ. Theirs as
president, Favre as premier and Duke de Decazes
as minister of foreign affairs. The other min
listers are to be Simon, Picard, Buffet and Barth-
10y. On the conclusion of peace, the convention
will adjourn to Paris and will submit to a ple-
6lScite the future form of government.
THE ARMIsTICE PROLONGED.
LONDON, Feb. 16.-ln consequence of certain
preparations made in the south of France, for
calling into service the military class of 1862,
Bismarck will consent to prolong the armisuce
only five days.
LATEST FROM PARIS.
PARIS, Feb. 16.-No new elections for dele
gates to the national assembly will be necessary
in this city. NJ. Cresson, protect of police has
resigned. The Journal des Debats saws NJ.
Ihiers is universally regarded as the future
president of France, with NM. Fayre, Picard
and Buffet as members of the ministry
BELFORT.
LONDON, Feb. 16.-The capitulation of Bel
fort has been signed, and the garrison has with
drawn with arms and luggage.
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GQurrester 4atlp Spp.
CITY NEWS.

There were, at the station house last night,
four prisoners and three dodgers.
The Mazeppa base ball club had a social at
Taylor's hall, last evening
The first shad of the season that we have seen,
comes to us from VIM o Grady & Son.
"Father Howland," although advancing in
years, has kindly consented to.wied the baton
at the coming "Old Folks" concerts.
The first public concert and dance of Worces-
ter lodge, No. II, K. o. S. c., will take place
this evening at Horticultural hall. Mr.. Albert
Allen will preside at the piano.
The public schools of Quinsigamond give an
exhibition consisting of music, dialogues and
tabeaux, at Qmnsigamond hall, this (Friday)
evening, the proceeds to be devoted TO the pur-
chase of piano. An omnibus will leave City
hall at quarter to seven o'clock, and return at
the close of the exercises.
Worcester daily spy., 1871-02-17
COUNTY NEWS.

The musical society of Leicester, under the
direction Of Mr. S. Richards of this city, will
give an entertainment in the town hall this eve
ming. Bordese's mass in F, and various miscel-
laneous selections will be given.
rhe little son of Rev. T. C. Russell, of Leom-
inster, who was run over laat Friday by an
express train, died on Monday from his injuries,
and fears were entertained for the life of his
mother, who was completely overcome by the
sad event.
The annual meeting of the directors of tho
Boston, Clinton and Fitchburg railroad, was
held in Fitchburg on Tuesday. The following
directors were elected; Lyman Nichols, Nathan
iel Thayer, Boston; Cyrus Gale, marlborough ;
E. A. Harris, Clinton; VIM. D. Peck, Sterling
John H. Jockey, Leominster; Harrison Bliss,
Worcester; Francis B. Fay, Lancaster, and Geo.
Hale w. Page, Geo. f. Towne and
of Fitchburg. 1t was unanimously
" the lease of the Mansfield and
railroad.
oKFIELD.--Messrs. {. & A, H.
Worcester daily spy., 1871-02-17
Another Railroad Accident.
A Train on the Hudson River Road
Thrown from the Track and Burned.

PoUGHKEErsIE, Feb. 16.-The four O'Clock
train to-day from New York, over the Hudson
River railroad, ran off the track, two miles
north of Grcenbush. The baggage and draw
ing room cars were thrown down an embank-
ment, and burned. The mails and baggage
were saved.
All the passengers were got out safely, but
one went back into the drawing-room car, to
look for some article, when the gasoline in the
burning car exploded, and he was burned, but
it is thought not seriously.
Worcester daily spy., 1871-02-17

SUPERIOR CIVIL CoURT-DEwEY, 1.-THE
court is still in session for the hearing of mo-
tions and the disposition of cases in which trial
by jury has been waived.
No. 40, Dexter Richardson vs.. Francis Mer-
rick Thayer. Motion for new trial overruled.
The verdict was for the plaintiff for SS4.60
Deane for plaintiff, Putnam for defendant.
No. 203, Charles RIwson vs. Joseph s. Raw
son, in which the verdict rendered was for the
plaintiff for S614.76 damages and S1Os.s5 costs
Motion for new trial overruled. Very for
plaintiff, Stockwell for defendant.
No. 844, Joseph A. Tenney VS.. Daniel H.
Tucker. Court found for plaintiff for s27O16
damages. Very for plaintiff, Aldrich for de-
fendant.
No. 1856, Clara A. Lane VS.. VIM. Bryant, in
which the verdict was for the defendant; mo-
ton for new trial overruled. Williams for
plaintiff, Rice & Blackmer for defendant.
No 565, Jos. Stott VS.. G. ]. Smith, ct al f;
Judgment for plaintiff for penal sum of bond,
and execution awarded for S7S4.Sa by agree
ment. Parker for plaintiff Potter for defend
ant.
No. 1856, Ezra W. Marble vs. Worcester agri-
cultural society, in which the verdict was S37 so
for plaintiff; motion for new trial overruled
Hopkins for plaintiff Rice & Blackmer for de-
PENDANTS.
No. S27, Richard Mcdonnell VS.. Roger Kare
in which the verdict for the defendant was for
S41.43 Verdict set aside and new trial granted
Smith and Titus for plaintiff, Rice and Black
mer for defendant.
No. 914, Edward Earle VS.. Charles Wood et
al. Motion for conditional Judgment for the
plaintiff for S17, ,6sS.16 damages and 1928 SO costs
filed and allowed. Nelson for plaintiff, Rice and
Blackmer for defendants.
No. 932, Huldah Davis VS.. Leonard Wilson
in which the verdict was for the plaintiff. Ex,
cephons filed and allowed. Very for plaintiff
Aldrch for defendant.
No. 99S, Horace Daniels VS.. Patrick Smith
Judgment for the plaintiff for $41O8. Rice and
Blackmel for plaintiff, Hopkins for defendant
Worcester daily spy., 1871-02-17

THE TENNESSEE TROUBLES.
NASHVILLE, Feb. 16.-Fifteen OF the leaders
of the mob which lately rescued number of
prisoners from the United States revenue officers
at winchester, Tenn, Including several promi-
nent lawyers of that town, have given So, 900
bail, each, to appear for trial, and the citizens
OF winchester have promised to produce the res
cued prisoners.
DIVORCE CASE.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb, 16.-ln the Robbins di-
vorce case, the jury was out twenty-tour hours,
ana returned with verdict for the respondent
Worcester daily spy., 1871-02-17
Political,


MIssoURI-TIE LEGISLATURE.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 16.-The house of representa-
tiyes has passed a joint resolution, instructinr
the senators and requesting the representatives
OF Missouri in congress to secure if possible, the
enactment OF laws which will open the Indian
territory, west of Missouri and Arkansas, to free
occupation and settlement OF citizens of the
United States, and for the establishment of state
government; also, opposing the recognition of
the pretended confederate government agreed
upon by the several tribes inhabiting said ter
ritOry.
NEW JERSEY-THE LEGISLATURE
TRENTON, Feb. 16.-The legislature has
passed bill authorizing the lease of the Morris
canal and franchise, and a bill has been intro
duced in the house to forbid the passage of any
oil train through tunnel or over any bridge
while passenger train is passing.
Both houses, in Joint convention, this after
noon, elected the state officers nominated by the
republican caucus last night, the democratic
candidates receiving twenty-nine of the sixty
four votes cast
ARKANsAS-IMPEACHME
LITTLE Rock, Feb. 16-Articles of impeach-
ment were presented to-day in the house against
Gov. Clayton.
Worcester daily spy., 1871-02-17

LONDON, Feb. 16. - Cardwell's scheme of
army reform has been altered, in one particular.
The commander in chief, the duke of Cambridge,
remains, but it is clearly established that he,
henceforth, will be subordinate of the secle-
tary Of war. The appointment of military
secretary, a position now held by General Foster.
is limited to five years. This causes rejoicing
among the army reformers, because Foster is
reactionary. He is unpopular, and, besides, he
is suspected of having a finger in all Jobs. The
cabinet were devided on the point OF limiting
the term of the commander in chief, but the
party friendly to the royal family prevailed.
The duke Of Argyle supported them.
The Black Sea conference took another adj
journment.
The duke of Cambridge, the prince of Wales,
Prince Christian and Prince Edward of Sake,
Weimar, were present at the debate on army
reform.
The Liverpool steamer Pacific has been lost in
the Shetland islands, with twenty-six of her
crew.
AThe defensive works proposed by the secretary
of war are estimated to cost G50, 900, 600, and
the new artillery required Clio O,OOO,O 900 more.
Worcester daily spy., 1871-02-17
Letter from the PONG.

CINCINNATI, Feb. 16.-The pope has address,
ed letter to Archbishop Purcell, acknowledge
ing the receipt of a communication, in which
the latter signifies and processes, with sincere
heart and fullness of faith, his adhesion to the
dogmatic constitution published in the fourth
session of the vatican council. The pope ex-
presses great satisfaction at the testimony of
faith and sacerdotal feeling conveyed in the let
ter of the archbishop.
Worcester daily spy., 1871-02-17
Fire Record,

AT SWIFT CREEK, yA.-Loss $40 900.
RICHMOND, Va, Feb, 16.-The Mechanics cot
ton mill, at Swift Greek, near Petersburg, was
totally destroyed by fire last night. Loss
$4,000; insured for S56,O0O.
AT Mansfield, o.-Loss $40 000
CINCINNATI, Feb. 16.-The Thornton hotel,
at Mansfield, was burned early this morning.
Loss $4,000; insured for half the amount.