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Casualties.

FATAL ACCIDENT.
CHICAGO, Feb. 19-Thomas Kern was in.
stantly killed, and Thomas German was fatally
injured yesterday afternoon, at Lasalle street
tunnel, while hosting clay out of the excava-
ton. The derrick chain broke, and bucket
full of clay was precipitated to the bottom, a
distance of twenty-five feet, striking both of the
men named.
STORM ACCIDENTS.
CHICAGO, Feb. ia severe storm of sleet,
snow and wind commenced about II O'Clock
Friday evening and lasted two or three hours.
One result of the storm was the demolition of
the Oakland Congregational church, located
about five miles south of the city, on the Lake
shore. The church cost over $4,000, and is a
total wreck
RICHMOND, VA, Feb. ia high wind and
heavy rain storm prevailed in this vicinity
yesterday morning. A number of barns and
trees were blown down.
MEMPHIS, Feb 10 The hur icane on Friday
night destroyed or damaged majority of the
buildings left by the recent fire, at Helena, Ark
Mrs. Stewart Il widow, was fatally injured, and
her little son instantly killed. The loss is It'll
mated at from $4,000 to 100000.
MORE BODIES FOUND.
PoUGHPEEPsIE, Feb. 19.-The body of Sim
mons, and the hitherto unknown Engineer riding
on the engine with him at the time of the acct
dent, and who proves to have been James Hum
phreys OF Carmonsville, Pa, were recovered
from the wreck to-day. These were neatly cot
fined, and will be sent TO New York tomorrow.
simmons did not appear 10 be much hurt, but
the lower part Of Humphreys body was badly
mutilated. Twenty-Five bodies have now been
recovered, and 1t is thought that there are no
more.
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LATEST NEWS.
BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE WORCESTER DAILY SPY
From Washington.
Especial DISPATCH TO THE WORCESTER SPY. j

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 10,
THE HOUSE OFFICERS.
A number of new members have arrived, and
they are very warmly welcomed by all the can.
didates for elective offices by the house, of which
there are many. Mr.. Blaine has no rival for
the republican caucus, and will be nominated by
reclamation.
LAST DAYS OF THE SESSION.
Both houses are so far behind with the appro-
priation bills that one or two all night sessions
will be necessary to pass them. Very few pri-
vate bills will pass the house, but the senate
keeps grinding them out as fast as possible.
THAT swINDLE.
The McGarrahan debate in the house ycstcr-
day was quite interesting, and it crowded out
all other business. Various appropriations are
to be voted on tomorrow, or on Tuesday. Mr..
Buffers proposition, to let the president decide
between McGarrahan and New ldria company,
meets with considerable favor. McGarrahan
will be satisfied if the house adopts it, as he be-
lieves the president will decide in his favor; but
that is by no means certain.
THE TENNESSEE.
The Sunday Chronicle is determined to be in
season with a claim on congress, in case the
Tennessee is not heard from. 1t argues this
morning that, if the Tennessee is wrecked, con-
greSs should provide for the families of the lost,
as they were on a special government service.
At the White House and navy department, there
is no anxiety respecting the Tennessee, and it is
confidently expected that the Tybee, the steam
err which is due in New York some time this
week, will bring some news of her safe arrival.
THE CARNIVAL.
The carnival has drawn a large number of
strangers here, and jolly time is expected, I'M
less the weather should prove inclement. Win
dows on Pennsylvania avenue rent very high
from ten to fifty dollars each. The departments
are all to close at noon Monday and Tuesday,
and, as Wednesday is the 22d of February, they
will be entirely closed, so that the clerks will
have three days recess.
The disposition of small class of citizens to
victimize strangers is so apparent that the
newspapers denounce them. The majority of
the people, however, have shown disposition
to do everything in their power for the comfort
of outsiders. The press banquet, Wednesday
night will be attended by large crowd of
newspaper men. SAM WELLER.
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The Coal Miners.
Tho strike in the SchuyIkIII District
suffering of the Men.

louisville, Feb. 1s.-The suspension of
mining operations in Schuylkill county is as
suming serious aspects. Business is suffering
severely, and there are loud protests from all
quarters against the leaders of the working
mems benevolent ASSOCIATION, who steadily re-
fuse to give the feeling of the miners on the
subject OF resumption any consideration. The
men have shown their willingness to resume
work, and in sew, raj cases have gone into the
mines, but have come out again, being threat
ened with personal violence if they persisted in
working contrary to the mandates of the tyrants
who ride over them, There are rumors that
furnaces along the line intend to blow out, rath-
er than continue work under the present unset.
tied state of affairs.
The Miners Journal in remarkable article.
yesterday morning, gives the general feeling OF
all business men. Inc following is a synopsis of
the article: No basis has been fixed for Schuyl-
kill county yet The coal operat RS win not ne
gotiate with the committee of the wCrkingmen's
benevolent association until they withdraw
many OF their claims witt regard to action at
the collieues, etc. If they refuse the operators
will have nothing to do with the association, but
Will ask the men TO 60 to work with the prefer
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Our Northern Neighbors,
How the Nova Scotia Assembly Treats
the Appointment of the High Conn
mission.

HALIFAX, n. S., Feb. 10 On the resumption
of the debate on the fisheries question, yester-
dav, the following amendment was passed:
Whereas, the fisheries of Nova Scotia have been
by imperial statute transferred to the control OF the
Canadian legislature without the consent Of the
people of the provinces, and,
Whereas, it appears that her majesty hath APP
pointed high commission composed of British and
American statesmen to negotiate with the commits
sioners of the United States in reference to certain
differences existing between Great Britain and said
United States, respecting the alleged violations of
neutra ity on the part of Great Britain during the
recent civil war in America and also in respect to
the British American fisheries, in which commission
these provinces and other maritime colonies, en-
tirely unrepresented,
Resolved, therefore, first, that the house cannot
contemplate said commission without serious APP
prehensions In respect to the invaluable coast fish
cries of the maritime colonies and consider their
duty to the fishermen and inhabitants Of these colo
mics to enter their most solemn protest against said
fisheries being transferred to any foreign power
without the consent of thepeope of said colonies or
being in any other manner sacrificed to the i'm
perlal or Canadian interests.
Second, that the lieutenant governor be respect
fully requested to transmit copies of this resolution
to her maiesty principal secretary of state for the
colonies and his eXceency the governor general Of
Canada
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Political.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
LITTLE Rock, ARK, Feb. 17.-Soon after the
senate met this morning, only thirteen
senator's being present, the managers of Gov
Clayton's impeachment appeared and announced
their presence, and desired to communicate with
the senate. The president responded that they
could not be received. as the senate was not in
session, and motion to call the house would be
decided out of order. Mr.. Carroll insisted on
the presidents putting the motion, and said it
was trick to prevent the managers from pro-
claiming the impeachment of the governor
Some wranghng took place, when motion to
adjourn until tomorrow was carried, thus pre-
venting official announcement of the impeach-
ment. A message was read in the house to-day
from the governor, dated yesterday, stating
that he had been unofficially Informed of the
articles of impeachment being preferred against
him and the adoption of a resolution suspend
ing him from Office He had been advised to
take charge of the state government by force
The best talent informed him that he could not
be suspended until regular articles of impeach-
ment were drawn up and presented to the senate,
and he officially notified of the same. When
this was done he would readily surrender his
ONCE. On motion, Gov. Towards message was
rejected-42 TO 49,
In the house, resolution was offered, reciting
that the governor had refused to surrender his
Office after his impeachment by the house, and
memoralizing the president of the United States
and congress to guaranteeSa republican form of
government to the people of Arkansas and pro-
tect them from usurpation.
Clayton has his house guarded, and is swear
ing in all the militia he can get.
vIRGINIA-THE STATE DEBT.
RICHMOND, Va, Feb. 1S.-The joint commit
fee on finance of the general assembly last night
determined to recommend the payment of the
interest due January, on what is known as the
old debt of the commonwealth, amounting to
about thirty-two million dollars. The legisla-
lures of '66 and 81 funded the accrued interest,
and neither of the bonds thus created nor the
interest which has accrued since the old and
new bonds, are provided for in this arrange
ment The committee arrange for the appoint
ment Of commission to take charge of the as
sets OF the state, out of which these two last
provided for
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of ample protection, if they have to invoke the
whole power OF the government TO do so. The
outside interests are now beginning to under
stand the cause of these suspensions, and they
desire to act without being subject to brutal
treatment or having their property endangered
10y the touch of few bad men who surround
them.
LAMAoUA, Pa, Feb. t9.-The workingmen's
benevolent association and the general coal OPP
orators who renowned their allegiance to the
Anthracite board of trade, are about to in
stitute proceedings against several carrying
companies, under the conspiracy law of Penn
-.
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CONGREss.-In the senate, on Saturday, a
resolution was introduced, declaring the re-
cent appointment of the high commission to be
highly suspicious event. furnishing the well
grounded hope of speedy, honorable and mu-
tually advantageous settlement of all important
matte of controversy between this country and
England Several matters were discussed, but
no important action was taken.
In the house, the greater portion of the time
was spent in discussing the McGarrahan claim,
but the question was not disposed of.
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The FRENCH FAIR has been so successful
that it will be continued to-day and finish up its
profitable session this evening. OF all the ex-
citing rivalries and chances-and they are al
most innumerable-the most important matter
to be decided is "who will receive the gold-headed
cane" The amount already taken in votes
Lacks only two cents of three hundred dollars
AT the close of the polls Saturday night, Rev. J..
j. Powers friends had put him thir!y-fve votes
ahead, and there will be still liveier times over
it tonight, for both the friends OF Father
Primeau and Father Power, although acting in
the most friendly manner, are, at the same time,
very much in earnest, For amusement this eve
ming, there will be rope-walking and dancing,
and singing by the French choir On Saturday,
notwithstanding the rain, about 5000 were taken.
The drawing of objects OF lesser value will be
done at the hall between the hours of three and
four O'Clock this afternoon, and the parlor set
and other articles of high value will be drawn at
half past nine in the evening. Owing to the un.
expected success of the fair, the directors an.
nounce that ten per cent of the profits will be
given to the pope and ten per cent to the suffer.
ing ones in France.
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TIE IRISH TEMPERANCE MEET1Se.-The
halof the Catholic institute. on Temple street,
was crowded last night, all the seats and nearly
all the standing room being occupied. In addi-
ton to the Irish men and women present who
we're interested in the proceedings, quite num-
Der of the prominent members of the American
temperance organizations were seen. AS on the
previous occasion, the chair was occupied by
the president of the Father Mathew total absti-
nence society, P DiggiIs, and members of the
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Cheney entered solemn protest against the pro-
cedure, and declared his appeal from the verdict
Christianity, and to that supreme tribunal be-
fore which we must all appear. The wardens
and vestymen of Christ church have unani-
mously requested Mr.. Cheney to continue their
rector,
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The "FIRsT SHAD OF THE SEASON" came
to us four days ago, from the market of A. S.
Newcomb, 877 Main street We intended to no.
tice it at the time, but the "copy" contrved to
get into the limbo of things lost. Meanwhile
Mr.. Newcomb has diligently pursued the bust
ness of supplying his customers with remarka-
bly, fine shad and other excellent fish, both at IA
Thomas street and 377 Main street.
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New England Dispatches. a

MASSACHUSETTS.
SPRINGFIELD, FEB. 10. The Methodist
church at Pitts6eld was partially destroyed by
nre this morning. Loss covered by $500 insur-
ance.
The Chinese at North Adams celebrated their
new year Friday afternoon with grand concert
and dinner, El
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Posi- OFFICE CHANGE.-We understand that
Theodore N. Bartlett, who for several years has
been connected with the post office in this city
as first assistant, intends to retire at an early
date, and will be succeeded by Benjamin D.
Dwinnell. We shall be sorry to miss the daily
cordial and familiar greeting of an old friend
at the post Office window, and know of no one
SO well suited TO make a faithful and popular
successor than another old friend whose name
we have given.
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CHICAGO, Feb. 19.-Bishop Wnitehouse today
formally suspended Rev, Charles E. Cheney
from the ministry, IN accordance with the YER
diet Of the recent ecclesiastical court Mr..
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Criminal Record.

DARING HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 19.-J. Boyd Henry, a
builder of this city, was attacked by four high
waymen at the intersection of the Reading and
Walnut Hill roads, last evening, and robbed of
$4,000. Two of the robbers caught the horse,
the others mounted the buggy, suddenly seized
Henry, took the money from his pocket and
fed.
WIFE MURDER.
EVANSVILLE, Ind, Feb. 1s.-Ben Sawyer was
to-day convicted of wife murder, and sentenced
to death.
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A MAD DOG KILLED-A dog, acting very
strangely, made his appearance, yesterday, on
Beaver street, and performed various marches
and countermarches, soaring some of the people
in that neighborhood, for it was seen that the
dog was mad. He bit the hand of boy who
claimed him and sought to lead him home
The dog was finally shot and killed by MI
weighing about seventy-five pounds.
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Othcr Foreign Matters.

LONDON, Feb. ia. A. Adee, secretary OF
the United States legation at Madrid, sailed Sat
urday for Washington, bearing special dis
patches from Minister Sickles, which are under
stood to contain information of the entire and
satisfactory settlement of all American claims
arising out of the Cuban war.
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DATENT OFFICE BUSIN ESS-Amerl
l. ana Foreign Patents procured, Rejected Ap
pcatiOns reargued; Interference Cases Prosecuted;
Opinions given to the validity and infringement of
Patents SUITS prosecuted and defended in the u 8
Courts, by
formerly Principal Examiner and Chairman of 1.-THE
Board of Appeals U. s. Patent oflce) Counsellor at
Law. and Advocate in Patent Cases. offcc Dodge
Block corner Park and Portandsts. Worcester. ass
u2I WITT
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GALVESTON, Texas, Feb. t9.-Gen, b. Ma.
gruder died this forenoon, at Houston.
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u ANK RUPT TOOK
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-30
NEW ORLEANS REPUBLICAN, SATURDAY,
THE COURTS.

IN the suit of the Louisiana State Lottery
against Desangles and Altar, new shoot
has sprung out. A warrant has issued
from the United States Court for the appre-
hension of Deputy Sheriff Cooley, who
seized the defendants tickets before they
had been manifested" at the Customhouse.
Suit in the Sixth District Court has been
brought against the Philadelphia Mail
Steamship Company by Joseph N. Shaw
lost on the Juniata, one of the company s
vessels. by falling down the hatchway.
Samuel Jamison, the builder. has sued
Mayor in his capacity of custodian Of the
Glrod fund. for sum near twenty thou
sand dollars, balance due On a building
contract.
Petitioner claims that he contracted with
Mayor Monroe to erect certain buildings
ard improvements on the square of ground,
in the Second District, bounded by the Me-
tairie road and Cont, Memphis and Cal
houn streets: that he did erect, complete
and deliver, at his own expense, the whole
OF the buildings. consisting OF two main
buildings, two schOOl-houses and church,
with a portico in front, for the price of
ssu.Oo0: that lie did a large amount Of extra
and additional work. amounting in the
aggregate to $4,000; that on the twenty
eighth tie had a full and final settlement
with the Mayor. and the balance found due
amounts to si3.3!1 IS, which said Mayor re-
fuses to pay.
j. p. Harrison has sued the jackson Rail
road Company i'll the Seventh District Court
for 100000 damages. According to the
plaintiffs story, the road failed to comply
with its contract to furnish the necessary
number Of cars and transportation for the
brchyard of the plaintiff which he estab-
lished at Hammond station, causing the
damage as above.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-30
Utah Officials Hard ..

Ey letter received a. Washington from
the new district attorney in Utah by the
Attorney General. it seems that the United
States officials are having hard time in
getting any money to carry on the court
and prosecute the Mormons. He says:
In the meantime let me advise you that
the marshal not only has not one cent of
money to pay witnesses and .juries or the
entire expenses Of the court. but is already
in advance several thousand dollars for ex
penses heretofore incurred. How. then, is
it possible for the United States officers here
to bring to court witnesses and Jurors TO
prosecute these defendants. who are rich.
combined and able men! | pause for re-
ply. Brigham Young is rich, has all the
means to pay his witnesses. jurors. etc, but
the United States authorities here are pen
nless, and the Mormon Legislature will
never appropriate a cent. 1t seems to me
that Congress should at once be advised of
the fact that there Is not one dollar in the
hands of the marshal to pay the jurors,
clerks, witnesses and the expenses of the
great trials. Can not some means be de-
vised to put him in funds to meet Brigham
Young in court with necessary weapons to
establish his guilt or to demonstrate bis IN
nocence! Please advise me how am to Sc
cure the witnesses against him.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-30

CRIMINAL COURT q'sest.on.-On mo-
ton of A. j. Semmes, Esq, George Wal
lace, an alleged vagrant, was admitted to
bail in the thin sum Of $3.50. Accused had
been committed by Assistant Recorder
Draper under $1,000 bonds, after the Board
OF Police Commissioners had investigated
the case, and found it an aggravated one.
1t was asserted in this court that the as
slstant recorder said he made the bond so
heavy because the Commiss ioners demanded
it. Mr.. Draper fatty denies having uttered
anything Of the kind; furthermore, knew
nothing about the charges until his clerk
called the case. He has sufficient independ-
ence to examine all cases before him with
out the Intervention Or advice of any
power. If, as is reported, Judge Abel
charged the grand jury to inquire into the
action Of the Police Commissioners and the
recorders, what is meant! Does he desire
to prevent proceedings against Migrants
and other criminals 1t is hoped that the
grand jury will not forget this charge
Let the members look into these cases.
and they will learn some interesting facts
from the police board and the recorders.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-30
The Opera Of Faust.

This great production OF Gounol was rem
dered Thursday night for Tie trst time this
season, before fair house. bal perhaps not
to their entire satisfact ton.
Mr.. Blum, in the title role. did not make
as favorable an impression as usual. and
sang rather coldiy. We thought besides
which his acting was hardly what We have
been accustomed TO III the character o.
Faust. Indeed, we think tits role Is a little
too heavy for as light tenor as Mr.. Elum,
whose really sweet voice is displayed TO
much better advantage in comic opera.
Nine. Naddi sang and acted the role of
Marguerite well, and was warmly applaud
ed, particularly in the famous jewel song.
Mr.. Coulon's -Mphistopheies was well re
ceived, though he makes up into rather
corpulent devil. He sang well, and was
sufficiently diabolical in the "serenale' to
please the most critical in such matters.
We have not yet forgotten the Nephis-
topheles of last year, and Mr.. Coulon suffers
by the comparison.
Nine. Dumestre deserves special mention
for The good taste manifested in rendering
the role OF S,eteL She sang very Sweetly,
and added greatly to the effect Of the music
by her acting.
The Talenti,e of Mr.. Solve pleased the
audience very much, and we are glad 10 say
he lifts the character considerably above its
usual level
The famous march was well rendered,
and received an encore.
While we have no particular fault to
find with Naddi as Marguerite. We believe
the public will be glad before the season is
closed to hear Nine. Durand in the role,
and we think Mr.. Delabranche would be
welcomed as Faust.
Tonight the grand opera of The Husue
nots,' with a splendid cast, viii be given,
and we hope to see full house.