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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-02-14

FORTRESS MONROE, Feb. ia northeast
storm is prevailing here.
AUGUSTA, Ga, Feb 13.-iIeayy and continu-
GUS rains have swollen the Savannah river to
such an extent as to cause serious apprehensions
of q freshet
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cTo the Assoclnted Press.l

WASHINGTON, Feb. ID.
A REVENUE NATTER.
The treasury department has taken action in
the case of the British schooner Emery, at
Cleveland, which establishes the principle that,
when a foreign cargo arrives within a port of
the United States, it is subject to the revenue
laws, no matter whether such port is the destI-
nation or not; and, il the vessel chooses to
loiter in port, she can only be INDUCED at her
own expense and not at that of the govern
ment.
AN INSURANCE CASE.
The supreme court, to-day, in the case of Stagg
against the Connecticut mutual Life insurance
company, involving the question whether an
agent is entitled to comm ssion on premiums
paid on the renewal of policies after his removal
as agent, affirmed the decision of the court be-
low, in favor of the company, holding that,
whatever may have been the previous usage in
similar cases, it could not prevail over an ex-
press contract.
FENIANISM.
The city council tonight appropriated $1,000
for the reception of the Fenian cXies in this
city.
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RowDIEs on THE TRA1N.-The passengers on
the 4:30 train from Boston, for this city, on
Saturday afternoon, witnessed fatal accident
near Auburndale Two drunken, disorderly
fellows, who refused to pay the fare, told the
conductor to go to a very warm place, and made
themselves a nuisance to all peaceable travellers.
To the satisfaction Of all others, the conductor
signalled the engineer to stop at Auburndae,
where the rowdies were put off the cars against
their will. The scene drew curious crowd,
among others, J. w. Collier, worthy citizen of
the village, who, in his hurry to reach the spot,
forgot that the down express was due on the
other track, and was strnck and instantly killed.
The unfortunate man leaves wife and two chill
dren, and in the excitement of grief, some
persons there were inclined to blame the railroad
officers. Nothing could be more unjust how
ever, for the conductor, who is one of the most
courteous and obliging of men, was in no way
responsible for the carelesSness of persons not
on the train, and on this occasion exhibited
great patience and forbearance in his treatment
of rowdes who were on the train and were
put off. 1t was a case demanding summary
treatment, and the officer in question did his
duty firmly and well to the satisfaction of peace
able passengers. The courts have settled the
fact by frequent decisions, that conductors may
exclude or expel from the cars person who, by
reason OF intoxication or otherwise, is in such
u condition as to render it reasonably GER
tain that, by act or speech, he will be-
come offensive or annoying to other pas
sengers therein, although he may not
have committed any act of offense or annoy
ance. In this case the offense was rank, and if
in the discharge ofhis duty the conductor stopped
the train and left the drunken fellows at the first
station, no reasonable person will attach any
blame to him if a man drawn by curiosity to
the spot is so incautious as to walk on the track
in the face of an express train and receive fatal
| injuries.
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AT HAMILTON, oNT.--Loss $40, 900.
HAMILTON, Feb. 13.-Field & Davidson's sad
dlery store this city, was DESTROYED by fire this
morning. Loss $4,000; fully insured
AT PRINCETON, ILL.--Loss $4,000.
CHICAGO, Feb, IA fire at Princeton, Sat,
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urday night, burned the Republican newspaper
office, and three stores of Messrs. Sherman &
Clark, r b. Foster, Harris & Cottle, and others.
Total loss $40 1000; covered by insurance
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MASSACHUSETTS.
Casualties.
EEAREuI. EAII

CHICAGO, Feb. ia coal miner, named
Knowles, fell $50 feet down shaft at La Sale,
Friday, and was instantly killed.
THE HUDSON RIVER TRAGEDY.
PoUGHKEEPsIE, Feb. 19.-The locomotive has
been raised, but no bodies found. The diver
will make another descent tomorrow, in search
of the engineer. Mrs Sarah Bennett who reached
New Hamburger Thursday, in search of her hus-
band, came here to-day, to view the unclaimed
clothing at the undertaker's, and, identifying
her husbands, tainted. 1t is thought he was
the man on the engine with Simmons.
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Weather Report.

WAR DEPARTMENT
Division of kilograms and Reports for the benefit of
Commerce
February 10, 1871.
observations taken at A. NJ, exact local time at
each place, except in the cas- OF Mount Washing
ton, which are furnished by the party of gentle
men spending the winter at the summit, and are
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The CHORAL UNION REHEARSAL last eve
ming was an interesting occasion, the exercises
being varied by the introduction of old English
glees and choruses, and choice vocal and in
strumental solo selections. The persons kindly
contributing solos at the solicitation of the COM
mittee were Mrs. A. c. Munroe, who rendered a
a pathetic song Of wide range, in her usual
artist, manner; Mr.. E. A. Wood, of Danielson-
vile, Conn, who sang tenor song, with good
voice and nice expression, and Mr.. G. W. Sumner,
the pianist of the society, who played charm
ing selection, the name of which we did not
learn. The committee to arrange solo selections
for the next rehearsal consists of Miss Gorham,
Mrs. Merrlfeld and Mrs. Hastings.
MUNICIPAL CoURT.-Mrs. Helen NJ. James,
widow Of Silas James, the murderer OF CLARK,
was before the court yesterday morning for ex-
animation on the charge of keeping house Of
ill-fame, preferred against her several days ago,
and was sentenced to pay fine of 500 and
stand committed to either of the houses of cor
rection for six months. She appealed and sure
ties in $1,000 were furnished for her appearance
at the May term of the superior court. Charles
Gates was fined SO and costs for killing a calf
under four weeks old for meat, and Hugh Gum,
for offering the same for sale, was fined SINH
lar sun; paid. Charles C. Dexter, for selling Ii
quor, was fined SO and costs and sentenced to
the house of correction for thirty days. He APP
pealed and was held in $500 for trial. Ann Nc
Girl, servant at the Dread, was fined $40 and
costs for larceny. Stephen Fasey, Alexander
Jefferson and Frank Bennett, were severally
e Il
the particular offence consisting in dancing at
an early hour Sunday morning; paid. John
Lynch was fined 50 and costs for drunkenness,
and SO and costs for malicious mischief. Four
others were fined for drunkenness.
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New England Dispatches.
Connecticut POIltics-The Newburypor
Fire-Bns Sentenced for Life, etc.

Especial Dispatch to the Spy,l
CONNECTICUT
PLAINTIELD, Feb. 18.-The thirteenth dis
trict republican senatorial convention, was held
at T.. b. Tlllinghast's hotel, Plain6eld, to-day.
David Greensit, Esq, was chosen chairman.
An informal ballot was taken for senator, re-
sultng as follows;
David Greenslit. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
A 1 lay. = '''''''''''' '''''''''''''''
james Bennett Observation-Disclosures.
samuel bingham ............,...,.,.....l
y. Is. sumner. ,,.......................,. ID
On motion OLA. j. Gallup, L. B. Sumner, of
Windham, was nominated by reclamation. A.
]. Gallup, P. B. Peck, and L. L. Cundell, were
elected the senatorial committee for the ensuing
year.
MASSACHUSETTS.
NEwBuRYPoRT, Feb. 18.-Leonard Choate,
the Newburyport fire-bug, was brought into
court this morning. The indictment charging
him with setting the Harris street church on
fire was read and he pleaded guilty to the charge
Sentence was pronounced upon him of impris-
Onment for life at hard labor in state prison,
one day solitary confinement. The prisoner was
not all affected as sentence was pas, cd upon
him, and he was soon afterward removed from
the court room.
MAINE.
GARDINER, Feb ia fire this morning de-
stroyed Peter Grants grocery store,-loss $4,000,
and S. A. Knights tin ware and stove store.
the latter saving his stock.
BosToN, Feb. 49, Commodore Steedman.
commandant at the navy yard, has notified the
chairman of the French aid committee that the
steamer Worcester will be in readiness to re-
ceive her cargo on Wednesday, the 18th.
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SUDDEN DEATH.-Mrs. Susan Mckinley, of
South Worcester, wife of Charles Mckinley, died
suddenly Sunday afternoon, while making a
call at neighbours house. She sat down in a
CHAIR and began telling over some of her
troubles and died in a few moments after. She
was thirty-fve years of age and leaves family
of six children. Coroner j. Marcus Rice exam
med the body, but did not deem an inquest
necessary. The cause of her death was probably
heart disease; and her exertiou in walking
around during the day induced this sudden
termination of life,
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GOLD Folks" CONCERT levee to be
given by the ladies of the First Parish (0ld
South) on the evenings of Feb. 22d and 23d, at
Mechanics hail. will bave, in addition to the
usual miscellaneous fractions peculiar to such
entertainments, the unusual and very attractive
feature of an cold folks" concert, by large
choir, dressed in the costume of hundred
years ago, accompanied by an efficient orches-
fra
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WARREN's
DRUG STORE!

WE TAKE THIS METHOD of calling the
attention of the good people of Worcester County and
the public generally the fact that the Apothecary
store of EDWIN A. WARREN can be found one of the
best assorments PURE DRUGS the city. His store
is centrally located it being in the Bay State House.
HIS DRUGS are selected with great care, nothing
but the best and purest the market affords being accept
cd consequently all medicines from his store can be
lied upon as being strictly pure.
MIR. WARREN has also good assortment of
Patent Medicines and all the different kinds of Herbs,
Roots, Banks, &c, which FRESH and nice and such
endless variety Wallets, there before in
Worcester
HE ALSO makes not Poisonous Hair Restorer
which does not contain any Lac Sulphur Sugar of Lead
&C. This will turn grey hair to its original color.
WARREN'S Wild Cherry Extract is excellent
for Coughs and Colds, at least that is what all those
say who have takenit,
HE HAS MANY other articles OF great merit,
which will not refer to here but would recommend
all when in the city to give him call and for them
selves the or, at collection of first class goods.
TSnNrYTNY NTAnnHAY
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aNurtester Daily Spp.
CITY NEWS.

Two prisoners and eleven dodgers remained at
the police station last evening.
Mr. Moore's dancing class commences the last
half of its term tomorrow See notice.
The men who went sleigh riding yesterday
complied with the law, in most cases, and pro-
vided themselves with bellies.
The coroner's jury in the case of Michael
Fitzpatrick, killed on the railroad near Sterling
Junction, Saturday, returned verdict blaming
no one.
Rjinbow Division Sons of Temperance hold
public meeting this evening, at their hall on
Foster street. The grand scribe of the state
division will be present TO address the meeting
and the public are invited.
The meeting of the Natural History associa-
ton, usually held this evening, is postponed till
tomorrow evening" Remarks are expected from
Prof. Bushee and MIR. E. Meeker, of Washington
territory.
The City Guards, at their fourth party, which
assembled last evening, had larger number
present than at either of the previous three.
The last one of the series will be held in Horti-
cultural hall.
The first entertainment given by the Frohsinn
society since the grand masquerade was that of
last evening, at their rooms in Cark's block.
In the first of the evening, q play, the name of
which, in English, is ''The Straight Road the
Best" was given by the dramatic club con-
nected with the society; this was followed by
dancing.
Prof. Treat spoke in an interesting way on
astronomy, at Washburn hall, last night, to an
audience of ladies and gentlemen interested in
the fascinating study orthe great universe which
is all around our little planet and ofwhich it is
party. He is full of his subject, and displays
his enthusiasm at every turn in his explanations,
which are given in rms comprehensive by
popular audience. The hall will undoubtedly
be much letter filled tonight, for those present
last evening will bring their friends to hear the
three lectures yet to be given.
CITY MoRTALITY.-The number of deaths in
Worcester during the week ending Feb. II, was
26-13 males and 10 females-or whom eight
were of foreign parentage. The only one over
sixty was seventy-four years of age, nine were
under five, five Gnder two years, and two under
one year Five died of Group, three of consump-
ton, of lung fever two, teething two, maniacal
exhaustion two, child brit two, and one each of
congestion of the lungs, dropsy, typhoid fever,
brain fever, pleurisy, cancer, puerperal mania,
heart disease, maniacal consumption, BrighFs
disease, and accidental by railroad cars.
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ANOTHER OLD RESIDENT GoNE.-William
Harrington, proprietor of Harrington Corner"
who died Sunday, was one of our Oldest citizens,
and native of the city. He kept a grocery
store in an old building on the site of the pres
ent 'Piper Block" on Main street, sixty years
ago, and, subsequently, for many years kept a
hotel on Park street, near the corner of what is
now Portland street, before the latter was laid
out. In 1888 he made the purchase of 5000 feet
of land on the corner of Main and Front streets,
from which he removed the old buildings and
erected the present Harrington Corner" block
in 1850, one of the finest buildings in the city,
then considered much ahead of the times. The
price he gave for the land, thirty-one years ago,
was one dollar per square foot, which was
deemed quite extravagant. Mr.. Harrington was
fellow student sixty-fve years ago at Leiceater
academy with General Nathan Heard, another
native of the city, who survives among us in
the enjoyment of a hale and hearty old age.
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LATEST NEWS.
BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE WORCESTER DAILY SPY
From Washington.

IsrEcIAL DISPATCH TO THE WORCESTER SPY
The Hickman courier., 1871-04-29

Our Eastern exchanges announce that
another great estate in Europe is look.
ing about for an owner The man wanted
is one Frederick William Keyser,
German. He served in the Union army
during the rebellion. was taken prisoner,
and when last heard from was paroled
and was lying dangerously sick at VII
mington, N c. The estate of which ne
is one of the heirs, is valued at a million
and half of dollars, and it Is said tnat
unless Keyser can be found or certain
proof of his death obtained, it will be, un-
der the German law, seventy years De-
fore it can be divided. But It must
prove difficult thing to establish .ne
death of such man as Keyser at VII
mington during the closing stages OF tue y,
rebellion, and We fear the other heirs VIII
have to wait seventy years for their mon
ey. =
The Innis heirs met yesterday lh
French's Hotel and organized an asso-
citation to trace out their pedigree. ane
Innes died in Scotland in 1889 having
real and personal property valued =
SO, 600, 900 to her nearest heirs, WHO
are supposed to be in America ss-
tate valued at 25, 900 rupees was ieIs oY
E. M. Innes, who died in Bombay 70
Is45. When the American heirs get the
money The Sun will announce the iacs'
The Hickman courier., 1871-04-29
chrissIan missionary MeesinF'


MAYFIELD, XII, April %, 10
There will be meeting of messengers
of the churches of Christ in Missionary
District No 8, known as Jackson rui
chase, at Mayfeld on Tuesday, May .ne
eth. 1871. The various churches ID Tue
District are requested to send deiege'es
to the meeting. Where it will De In
possible to send delegates, letters e1
pressive of the views of the congregations
sending them viii answer. The oplecs
of the meeting is to organize district
co operation in harmony with the osa'e
and General Missionary work. a ais
trict board and evangelist will be selee'eo.
1t is urgently requested that each cen
gregation in the district will be repre-
sented at the meeting, either by messsn'
ger or letter Let the amount each Is
willing to give to support an evangeh.s,,,
be named. The church at Mayheld WIN
extend hearty welcome to all who may
attend. Remember the time, TUESDAY,
May 9th, at 103 o'clock a. IN. Matters
of Importance will receive attention.
H. Turner,
State Evangelist.
The Hickman courier., 1871-04-29
ROul Murder.

Last Saturday night foul murder was
committed in Humboldt The party
killed was named Thos Stretehum, an
Irishman employed on the Mobile and
Ohio Railroad. II seems that some of
the hands had gotten drunk that even
ing, and that a general fight ensued, in
which Stretchum was badly beaten by
Bryan Waddick and Pat Mcdonald.
After leaving him helpless, from the eff
fects of whisky and the cudgeling they
had given him, they continued to imbibe
whisky until about 9 o'clock at night,
when Waddick went into one Of the section
houses after remarking that he would
stop the noise Stretchum was making.
and got hatchet and started in that di
rection. No one saw him do the deed;
but Stretchum was found next morning
with a cash the length of the hatchet in
his skull, and lying in comatose condi-
ton. The same hatchet was found next
morning with blood and hair upon it. The
proof before Esquire Williams was sufi-
cieut to convince him of Waddick's guilt,
and he was committed to Jail in default
of bail, to await his trial at the next term
of the circuit court at Humboldt.
The Hickman courier., 1871-04-29
Boar in Mind.

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The Hickman courier., 1871-04-29
A Baby wonder.
OBroN COUNTY, Tenn, April "a, l

OBroN COUNTY, Tenn, April 24, 1871.
Dear Courier As it is seldom that
anything strange occurs in this vicinity,
| have concluded to inform you of All oc-
currence here On the beautiful sabbath
morning of April 23d, my wife, Mary NJ
Board, with the assistance of DR.. T. H.
Dodge, gave birth to a fine babe, weigh
ing 81 pounds. There is nothing strange
in all that-but hold, when the mother
put the babe to the breast it bit her nip
pie, and on examination she found two
teeth in its mouth one of which is rather
small, the other fine large tooth for a
babe. l wish to notify my friends, as |
am getting old, and this the 18th child
that | have credit for, anG the last of the
fifteen born with teeth, | hope they will
excuse me if l retire from the baby
business. Yours respectfully,
JoHN A. BOARD.
The Hickman courier., 1871-04-29

The Cars Boarded by Masked
Men.

4 Sunday night last, Sheriff Vincent, Of
Weakley county, Tenn, left Hickman
on the Nashville train, in charge Of a
negro prisoner, who had been captured
near this place, and who was charged
with committing various crimes in and
about Dresden, Tenn At Raulston-Sta-
ton, miles this side of Dresden, the
train was boarded by large number OF
disguised men, who stopped the train,
aud compelled the sheriff and guard TO
deliver to them their negro prisoner,
The same body of men then proceeded
to Dresden, where a negro under like
charges, was confined in Jail, took him
out, and returning to the woods between
Dresden and Raulston, hung them both
TO tree.
These negroes are said to have been
notoriously bad characters, being charged
with various stealing scrapes, and also
with an attempt and design to burn the
town of Dresden. The community about
Dresden were greatly enraged against
them, and the sheriff while here was in
great apprehensions as to whether the
community would tolerate their impris-
onment. 1t was the sheriff's purpose,
after the commitment trial, to have re.
moved both negroes to some other Jail for
their better protection. From what we
hear the negroes richly deserved their
fate, but it is nevertheless a matter of
very serious regret that the law was not
permitted to deal with them. We fear
this act of violence will be seized upon
as pretext to visit oppression upon our
Tennessee neighbors.
The following important letter was sent
to the Sheriff of Weakley county, By
order of the Governor of Tennessee:
ExEcUTIvR OFFICE, Nashville, Tenn,
April 25, 1S7I-To the Sheriff Of
Weakley county, Dresden, Tenn.-Dear
Sir information has been received at
this department to the effect that two
eolored men, viz: Bill and Ed johnson,
were summarily executed, short time
since, at Raulston Station, in Weakley
county, Tenn, by a party of disguised
men, one of said party being in the Gus
tody of an agent commissioned by the
Governor to bring him from the State of
Kentucky, aud deliver him to the jailer
of Weakley county, Tenn, the other
having been foreibly taken frem said
jail of Weakley county.
| am directed by his Excellency. Gov
ID. W. C. Senter. to call upon you to.
furnish this department, at the earliest
possible moment, with an official report
of the facts in the ease
1t now rests with the civil authorities
of your county to elect whether they will
bring these parties to justice, or take the
consequences of having it done by a
stronger power. I enclose herewith ex
tracts from the city papers upon this
matter, and will expect your report at au
early day. Very respectfully,
FRANK HYBERGER,
Private Secretary