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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-04-08
New England Dispatches.



BosTON, April THE funeral of Rev. Father
Taylor, at the Seam1n's bethel, to-day, was
numerously attended, the audience including
Masonic bodies, many Methodist clergymen,
pilots, sailors and prominent citizens. The re-
mains were deposited at Mount Hope cemetery,
with Masonic rites.
Gen. PleasantOn, president of the cavalry
corps association, has called a meeting of the
association at Boston, from May 10th 10 18th, at
which time the Grand Army of the Republic
holds its national encampment, and the society
of the army of the Potomac its annual meeting.
Governor Farchild, of Wisconsin, will be the
orator, and Brete Harte poet of the occasion.
A committee from the New York 9th regi-
ment arrived to-day, TO make arrangements for
the visit of that regiment to Boston on the 18th
June. The ninth will be received by first Mas
sachusets regiment, and unite in the Bunker bill
celebration.
Tonight the buildings of Charles NJ. Becker,
South Boston, were entirely consumed, burning
three horses Loss $4,000; insurance $500.
SPRINGFIELD, April benjamin =. Baggs
of Ludlow committed suicide yesterday, by
hanging, while temporarily insane.
A young Frenchman from HOlyoke, named
Charette was killed by the cars in this city, to-
day, while walking on the track.
MAINE.
AUGUSTA, April THE trial of Increase F..
Watson, for the murder of George Page, col
ored man, in Winthrop, last December, closed
to-day. Verdict not guilty.
LEWISTON, April IA fire at East Turner,
Wednesday night, burned a tooth pick factory,
also Single and griSt mill. Loss $4,000; in
sured for S3090
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
NASHUA, April 7.-The dwelling house and
marble works adjoining of Ira II. Carlton, Mil
ford, were totally consumed by fire Wednesday
night. Loss $500; insurance $1,000.
RHODE ISLAND.
PROVIDENCE, April 7.-Complete returns of
the state election give Padelford, republican, for
governor SS19, and Steere, democrat, $685. The
senate stands 26 republicans, 8 democrats; in
one district there is no choice. In the house
there are 81 republicans, 10 democrats, and in
eight districts no choice
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The Coal Troubles.
RiOtOus Conduct of the Miners Til,
Militia Called out, etc.

HARRISBURG, April 7.-Gov Geary issued
proclamation this evening, calling out the mill
tia, to suppress the coal rioters.
SCRANTON, April Two coal breakers were
destroyed this afternoon; one of them, the Ma
yang shaft, is now burning, with about 200 tons
of coal in the Shute.
Ldter.-During the afternoon, the rioters, to
the number of about one thousand, proceeded
to the NOyang and Clark coal breakers, in the
third ward of the CITY, and the men at work in
the former were driven off. They then set fire
to the Noyang breaker, and it burned to the
ground
This evening at 80 O'Clock, one battalion of
infantry and section Of artillery, of the state
guard, arrived, and the troops are quartcred in
various halls in the city. Several more bat
talon3 are expected to arrive during the night.
The troops are under command of Mai. Gen.
Osborne, an experienced officer in the late war
Ii is reported here that some works from which
the men were driven to-day will resume tO.mOr-
row, under protection of the military. Many
miners are anxious to resume work, and will
commence at once, if they can be assured that
they will be protected against the terrorism and
maignity of the rioters. The intention of
bringing the military here is to render this pro-
lection.
Up to ten p. NJ. no additional acts of violence
have been committed, but threats TO renew gio-
lence tomorrow are numerous. One company
of troops have been sent TO Trip Slope, where
renewed hostilitieS are threatened in the morn
ing. Since the arrival of the troops, greater con-
fdence is felt by the people, and many believe
there will be no renewal of lawleSsneSs.
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WASHINGTON, d. c., April 6.
THE CONNECTICUT REPRESENTATIVES.
Mr.. Starkweather, of the Connecticut delega-
ton, has arrived, and the other members will
be here soon. The delegation cannot receive
their certificates till May, but it is expected that
the house will do as it did two years ago, allow
them to be sworn in without the regular certifi-
Gates.
THE PRESIDENTS SAN DOMINGO MESSAGE
Gives great satisfact on among the republicans
in congress. There are not half zen grum.
blers in both houses. IL is regarded everywhere
as yielding to public sentiment with mag
nanimity and grace. The general opinion
seems to be that the subject will go over till
the next presidential campaign and election.
THE WORK OF THE HIGH COMMISSION.
The senate is likely to be soon called in special
session to consider a treaty from the high COM
mission. Some ofthe American members, how
ever, have privately expressed fears that the
senate will reject the treaty, which will probably
be sent in the latter part of this month.
IMPORTANT INTERNAL REVENUE CLAIM.
1t is rumored that Commissioner Pleasanton
will decide the claim pending against the New
York Central railroad for an income tax on its
scrip dividend in favor of the railroad. The
rumOr gives much uneasinesS in government
and political circles Leading republicans in
congress generally hold that in case where
such an immense amount of money is at stake,
and where the claim of the department has such
show of justice, it would be wiser to decide it
in favor of the government, and allow the COM
pany to have its remedy in the courts.
PASSAGE OF THE KUKLUX BILL.
Mr.. Buffers provision in the kuklux bill, pro-
viding for an army of volunteers to suppress the
southern outrages, in case the necessity should
arise, was struck out on motion of Mr.. Farms
worth. The democrats were eated with their
success at the start, but the clause is not re-
garded as at all vital, and the select committee
did not care especially to have it retained. The
next contest was over the clause authorizing the
president to suspend the writ OF habeas corpus.
When the roll was finished it was struck out by
three or four majority. This produced great ex
citement and CONSERVATION on the republican
side, and, by hard drumming, few
republicans, who had voted with the
democrats, were induced to change their votes.
~ "o'ii0N'"uo were very angry ana excited, and
few of their number started out on a wild at
tempt to filibuster, but the speaker declined TO
entertain any dilatory motion, because of the
understanding on Monday that there should be no
filibustering. Mr.. Garfeld's amendment, modify
ing the habeas corpus section, was then adopted,
and the bill passed by about a party vote. The
senate will probably get to work on the bill by
Monday. Prominent senators talk of final
adjournment by Friday of next week, but it is
more probable that the session will run till about
the Goth. SAM WELLER.
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Our New York Dispatches.
Gold SnIes-The New LOan-ArresIed for
Selling Washed Revenue StamPs-The
French Relief Fund-A SwindIing Gem
Germ, etc.

New YORK, April 7.-Gold sold on the stree
to-day at 10 Is 10 3-S, and closed heavy al
10 1S on a telegram from Washington that the
government would tomorrow anticipate the in
terest due May 1st on the 500 bonds exchanged
for new five per cents.
Subscriptions for the new loan to-day reached
81 100000.
VIM. II. Morrison, Spring street ieweler
was held for examination to-day on the charge
of selling a large number of washed revenue
stamps.
AT meeting of the chamber of commerce
French relief committee, this afternoon, Charles
Ii. Marshall stated that there was an abundant
supply of food in France, and the executive
committee was authorized to convert into cash
the supplies already sent out, as well as those
remaining in this city.
The merchants and manufacturers co-opera-
tive distribution company opened again to-day
but the police are in the store and will not allow
the clerks to sell tickets.
James Stevens and John Flaherty were found
in coal hole in the store of Francis Clough
Howard street, last night with $4,000 worth OF
silks and laces ready for removal They were
committed, without bail, to-day.
Phil Hargrave, Jim Mace's partner in bust
ness, and VIM. Clark, this morning were COM
mitted for the robbing of George A. Hill of $4,000
in house of ill-repute, last night
This evening, the revenue detectives arrested
Charles d. Scribner and David A, Miller, charged
with cleaning and selling cancelled revenue
stamps. About $4,000 cleaned stamps were
captured. They had been operating largely in
this city, and confessed the crime.
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Forty-Second Congress First Session
WASHINGTON, D. c., April G.
SENATE


Mr. Davis, of Kentucky, obtaining leave to
make personal explanation, had read an ex-
tract from the New York Herald of last Friday,
describing the scene in the senate chamber the
previous day, between himself and Mr. Butler,
OF Massachusetts. Mr.. Davis also had read an
extract from Mr.. Buffers speech in the house,
tuesday, referring to the ku.kluX of Kentucky
exhibiting lmpotent rage in the senate with the
whining and piping voice of imbecile and un-
honored old age. Mr.. Davis then narrated the
story of Mr. Buffers seizing the silver plate and
furniture OF man named Brothers, in New Or
leans, and his inability to obtain the appoint
ment Of select committee to investigate a COM
plant against Mr.. Butler, and then gave his own
account of the scene between himself aud Mr..
Butler last Thursday. In conclusion, Mr.. Davis
said ii have 4iven the words between General
Butler and myself, and all of them. 1t was not
my intention TO bring before the senate any
controversy with the universally recognized
blackguard, coward and scoundrel of the United
States, who himself does not dissent from the
general Judgment against him,
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FROM EUROPE.
France.


ALARMING SITUATION OF AFFAIRS.
PARIS, April Word special: The situation
is hourly becoming more alarming. The forces
Of the commune are growing stronger and bold
er. NJ. Theirs proposition to treat has inspired
the commune with fresh hopes, and it is be-
lieved they have one hundred thousand men
who will boldly fight the government troops, re-
tain conquered positions, and make no advances
for peace.
BATTLE RAGING.
To-day a battle is raging in the fields between
ChatillOn and Vanures. From the latter place,
the insurgents maintain an incessant fire from
behind the fort. Crowds of women and chill
dren, frantic with grief, are searching each am
bulance, as it arrives, for bodies of their hus-
bands and fathers. The slaughter on both siles
yesterday and to-day was fearful.
TERROR REIGNS
And the prisons are crowded. The churches
and houses of the aristocrats arc pllaged and
all the priests imprisoned. A great many muir
ders have taken place. On this, good Friday,
there were no religious services in Paris. Ger
man intervention is the only hope.
CANCELLATION NOT WANTED.
LONDON, April S.-rhc commune has pro-
hibiled holding public meetings, called in Paris
to promote measures of Cancellation.
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AT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS COLLEGE BURNED.
CINCINNATI, April No lives were lost by
the burning OF the Western female college.
Three young ladies' named Goodfellow, Bal
lard, and Wilson, were seriously hurt by leap
ing from a second story window. The building
was insured for $751; 900, which will rebuild it.
There were 175 persons in the building at the
time of the catastrophe.
AT ST. MARY'S MISSION, KANSAS-TowN
BURNED.
Topeka, Kansas, April 7.-St. Mary's Mis-
sion, town Of four hundred inhabitants, rs
destroyed by fire. The railroad depot was ABOUT
all that was saved.
AT ALBANY-LOss $500, 900.
ALBANY, April Tone of the most extensive
fires ever occurring in this city, took place this
morning. The large printing house of Weed,
Parsons CO..-Albany Evening Journal-on
Columbia street, was entirely consumed, with
nearly the whole block of small buildings on
Broadway betweed Columbia and Won Tromp
streets, on the west side. The total loss will
reach half million of dollars. Among the
insurance companies losing are: The Etna,
$4,000 each on stock and machinery; North
America, Hartford, $4,000; Atlantic of PrOvi-
dence, Putnam of Springfield, and the Nor
witch, S25O0 each, and the Manufacturers fBos-
ton $4,000.
The flames extended, and all the buildings on
Broadway, from No. COG TO $50, were destroyed,
Dut the occupants saved most OF tnelr goods.
These stores were occupied by: Benjamin Tap
pan, fruit and fish dealer; Frank S. Graves,
electrotypes; VIM. b. Early, resta urant; Richard
Brown, crockery dealer; James Jones, cigar
manufacturer; James c. Jones, tailor; P.
Smith, fancy goods; Chaffin & Smith, boots and
shoes; Henry Graham, confectioner Louis
Spoelhase, ieweler; Herman Bussing; John
Wright, confectionery; Waldo S. Morris, bar
Der. The last four houses were owned by
Alexander Green and were insured for So 900
They were valued at $4,000 each.
In the rear of the printing house, on Won
Tromp street, Nos. 4, 8 and ~ were Slightly
injured. On Columbia street, adjoining the
The sheds of Lathors coal yard were burned
together with a large stock of coal. The re-
mains of an unknown man have been found in
the ruins.
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The latter portion of this sentence was scarce
ly audible, in consequence of the vice president
rapping vigorously with his gayel, and declar-
ing the senator from Kentucky out of order.
The joint resolution for special investigation
committee to examine the state of affairs at the
south was taken up, and discussed.
The senate went into executive session, and
soon after adjourned.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Shellabarger gave notice that he should,
at half-past two O'Clock, ask the house to second
demand for the previous question on the ku-
kluX bill, without cutting off amendments.
Discussion followed.
Mr.. Farnsworth moved to strike out thu pro-
viso authorizing the president to direct volun-
tary enlistmcnts of any of the militia of the
United States in lieu of all or any part of the
force authorized to be employed. Agreed to-
112 to 81.
Various amendments were offered, when Mr..
Shellabarger moved the previous question,
which was seconded, and the main question or
dered, upon which MIR. Shellabarger proceeded
to close the debate.
Several amendments were then made to the
bill, which was passed under operation of the
previous question. Yeas 11S, nays 81.
The nays were:
Messrs. Acker, Adams, Archer. Arthur, Beck,
Bell, Biggs Birn, Braxton, Bright, Brooks, of
Cox, Crebs, GRETCHEN, Grassland, Davis, Dox, Du-
boise, Duke Eldridge, Ely, Fisher Foster, Garrett
Getz, Golladay, griffith, Haldeman, Handley,
Hanks, Harper, Harris, of Louisiana Hanford,
Hibbard Holman, Kerr, King, Kinney, LamoIn,
Leach. Lewis, Manson Marshall Mcclellan, Me-
Nicely, Messck, Benjamin T. Mayors. Mitchell,
Morgan, Niblack, Parker, of New Hampshire;
Perry, of New York; Patten, Randall, Rice, of Il-
Roberts, Robinson, Rogers Roosevelt, Sherwood,
Sherber Slater Slocum, Sloss, Spear, of Pennsyl-
vania; Stearn, Storm Sutherland, Swami, Terry,
Won Tramp, Vaughn, Voorhees,, Waddell, Warren,
Wells, Whitthorn Williams, of New York. Wood,
YOung-91.
Absent or not voting--sOme having paired Off
Messrs. Ames, Blair of Missouri; Butler, of Ten
nessee; Darrall, Duell, Dunnell, HambletOn, Hays,
Kendall, Lynch, Morphis, Peters, Price, Read,
Shear, of Georgia; Townsend, of New York;
Townsend, of Pennsylvania Twichell-lS.
Applause followed the announcement of the
passage of the bill from the republican side.
Adjourned till Monday next.
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in many sections of the district were well repre-
scented. After general interchange of opinion
it was voted TO revive the association, and a
committee, consisting of Revs. G. l.. Demarest
of Milford, 7. L. st. John of Worcester, and w.
W. Wilson of Oxford, was chosen to make ar
rangements for an annual meeting in June, for
the choice of officers, SC. 1t is proposed to hold
conference in West Boylston in May.
Rev. j. H. Chaplin preached discourse Tues
day evening preceding the conference, on
" christian Warfare" Rev. A. Scott of North
Orange, preached Wednesday forenoon, Rev.
Mr.. st. John Wednesday afternoon, on The
Higher Plan" and Rev. Mr.. Demarcst in the
evening on "The Better Way" after which
there was conference and discussion, partici-
pated in by Rev. Messrs. ST. John, Tyler, and
others.
Thursday forenoon there was sermon by
Rev. L. Smiley, of Charlton, in the afternoon a
sermon by Rev. Mr. Reyes of Webster, fol-
lowed by conference, and sermon in the
evening closed the exercises of the occasion.
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COUNTY NEWS.

About noon, on Wednesday, during the
strong northwest wind which prevailed the
dwelling house of Mr.. Henry b. Pratt in
South Shrewsbury, took fire on the roof, and
was burned to the ground. Mr.. Pratt sue
ceeded in saving most of his furniture The
house was insured.
At the annual town meeting in Dudley, on
Monday last, that town by authority of the state
legislature, voted the sum of $12 900 as a build
ng fund to Dudley academy, and further sum
of $1,000 per annum toward current expenses,
the trustees pledging themselves to give to the
town all the privileges in the school needed to
meet the requirements of the town as a high
school. This endowment, together with the
amount pledged by parties privately, will put
this time-honored institution on a comparatively
strong financial basis, and ensures its continued
efficiency in tine future.
AT the Sturbridge town meeting on Monday
last, it was voted by large majority to accept
and adopt the report of the committee on the
proposed new boundary line between Sturbrdge
and Southbridge. The seectmen were APP
pointed a committee to confer with the select
men of Southbridge, to bring this matter be-
wv NV ie1isIethiS' AhN ANllltOig plbDOsSu W
be set off is two hundred and two acres, valued
at $780, Voted to leave the matter of return
ing to the school district system to the school
committee, to report at a future meeting. Voted,
so to 80, to postpone indefinitely the article to
remove the tomb.
FRANCIS BACON, ESQ, died very suddenly of
pneumonia, Wednesday, April 9TH, at his resi-
dence in Kittery, Maine. He was a son of the
late Dr. David Bacon, of Buxton, Me-, and
grandson of Dea. Daniel Bacon, formerly of
Charlton in this county. At the time of his
death, Mr.. Bacon was fifty-six years old He
was gentleman of intelligence and fine culture,
and was noted in the circle of his acquaintance
for dignity, purity, and elevation of character.
He was eminently man Of truth and honor,
and had the respect of large circle of friends.
He had been register of probate in York coun-
| ty, and had held an important position in the
government service at the Kittery navy yard
Mr. Bacon came of cold Worcester county
stock, and was favorably known to some of our
citizens, during his visits to his sister, Mrs.
John E Bacon.
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Criminal Record.

SENTENCED FOR MURDER.
FONDA, N. Y, April 7.-Charles Eacker was
sentenced to-day to be hanged, May 26, for the
murder of Thomas E. Burdick, last July.
THE LAST PENALTY.
Andrew Rrentlinger was hanged at Lima, Ohio,
this morning, for the murder of his second wife
on the Path of October, 1870, on account of the
latters intidelity.
WEED ASSAULTED.
ALBANY, N. Y, April 7.-Durng the evening
session of the assembly, Mr. Irving, who has,
for some time, entertained ill feeling toward Mr..
Weed, struck him Il blow in the face, infcting a
severe cash under one of his eyes, He then made
another lunge at Weed, who simply raised his
hand and checked the force of lrvine's second
blow. The bystanders then interiered and
stopped further violence.
A SIMILAR CASE.
JACKSON, April 7.-Great excitement prevails
here to-day, over difficulty between Reprcsen-
tatives, Landrun, democrat, and French, republic
can, the former having posted the latter as a
poltroon and coward. All the parties concerned
were arrested.
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SUNDAY Notices,

Rev, James w. Cooper will preach at Salem
street church tomorrow at the usual hours
Prof. j. w. Churchill, of AndOver is expected to
preach at Central church tomorrow. Services at
1870 A. M. and 2:30 p. NJ.
Rev. Mr. Hall will preach an Easter sermon on
d" Immortality" tomorrow evening, in his course
on religion.
the Plymouth society tomorrow. In the evening
he win deliver the discourse recently given in the
Boston course of lectures, upon Christianity and
scepticism upon the heroic age of Israel"
At Trinity church, the Rev. W. H. Mallaieu
will preach his first sermon, having been appointed
to this church by the conference. The Rev. G. N.
Smith will not leave the city for the present.
At the Church of Christ, Thomas street. tO-mor.
row morning, Mr. Wllcox's subject will be, Super.
natural Book aud the Miracle OF the Ages
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DEUrscuns FnIEDBNs FEST, oster Montag de

DEUTsCHEs FRIEDBNs FEST, Oster Montag, den
l0ten April, in der Odd Fellows Halle, waldo
BlOckl. Das Fest beginnt nit einem Prolog und
lebenden Bildern. l. Bid. Der Abschied Won der
Heimath. 2. In den Schlacht. g. Auf Vorposten.
4, Die Heimkehr. 8. Germania kroent die Sieger.
Hierauf findet ein Ball staff. ALE Deutsche sind
ersucht SIGH recht zahlreich an dieser Feier zu
betheiligen indem Allies aufgeboten wird um das
Fest zu machen, und nur Deutsche Zutritt haben.
DAa CONrTTEp
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The WEATHER.-At Portsmouth, N. H., the
weather yesterday was exceedingly warm, the
thermometer marking seventy-eight degrees in
the shade in the afternoon, and above 100 in the
sun. Similar reports are received from other
sections, and, in some of the northern portions
of New England, there were indications of a
thunder storm. According to our weather re-
port from Washington, "clear weather, follow
ed by clouds in the afternoon, Saturday, are
probable for the Atlantic coast"
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AsPINwALL, April 4, via KINGSTON, Jamaica,
April There is news from Central America to
the 10th of March. A battalion of six hundred
men was dispatched by the government of San
Salvador to protect the frontier and prevent in
vasion by the troops of Honduras.
In Peru the recent freshets did immense
damage. The losses are estimated at S., 900 900.
The government is giving assistance to many
sufferers, whose homes and provisions were
swept away