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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-03

PLEASANT AFFAIRs.-The holiday season has
brought the usual number of pleasant gather
ngs, surprises, presentations, etc. One of the
most noticeable presentations took place on Sat
urday night, at "A Front street, when Alderman
<,-alley, in behalf of those who daily gather
oyonand the board of Mrs. Thayer, presented to
IN V lady a magnificent solid silver tea-set.-The
tapils of the Sycamore street school testified
lheir appreciation of the efforts of Miss Carrie
A. George, teacher, in their behalf, by giving her
yesterday number of articles, including q
beautiful picture, a silver card receiver,
etc.-A happy gathering of the Lends
of Mr.. j. S. Bond, took place at his
residence corner of Main and Beaver streets,
last evening, the result of which was a number
OF surprises, including the reception of an easy
hair, dressing gown, ETC., by the host, and the
presentation to Mrs. Bond of some fine chromos
and other artices.-The Elmwood house, New
Worcester was the scene of 4 brilliant gather
ing last evening, the occasion being private
masquerade, under the direction Of the land
lord About two hundred invitations were ex-
tended, and the result was a mingling of people
arrayed to represent all the degrees of the beauti
lul, the grotesque, the antique and the horrible.
Lg-The Frohsinn society held the regular private
bNew Years assembly last evening, and much
i satisfaction was manifested with the arrange
ments made for the occasion.-The cOlored citi-
l zens had large party at Odd Fellows hall,
\ Front street, last evening, the incoming OF the
hnew year being celebrated with much spirit and
lapparent pleasure. The German Turner society
l,held New Years ball, at the hall OF South
bridge street, last evening, which passed off in
the usual hearty, social manner-Other demon
Istrations, of more private, but not less happy,
lnature, took place in various parts of the city.
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The Richmond Disaster.

RICHMOND, Jan. 2-Laborers are cleaning
the ruins of the Spotswood hotel. They have
discovered portions of other bodies, which can
not be identified.
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LoU1s1ANA-rHR LEGISLATURE.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan 2.-The Louisiana senate
organized to-day, and elected committees, I'M
der the rule which takes the appointment of the
same from the presiding officer, The house also
organized,
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yNIunicj al Acknowledgements of the
\ New CiIy ment-AppOinfnIents.

/ The members of the city council of 1871 mel
/ n the council rooms at half past nine O'Clock
yesterday morning, and proceeded to Hortcul-
ural hall, where the oath of office was admins
i cred by Mayor Chaplin. The city clerk read
rhe certificate of part of the record of the last
Imeetng of the board of aldermen, legally de-
Elaring the vacancy in the office of mayor for
81, and its cause. Rev. r. r. Shipper offered
/ aver, after which Mayor Chaplin made the an
ual address, which is printed on the second
| ige. 1t was listened to by an audience flat
!, early filed the hall, with marked attention,
md at its close the members of the new govern
hent repaired to their rooms in City hall. The
Following is a list showing the organization.
hose chosen at the last election and sworn into
linice yesterday are marked with a star:
IN MAYOR, I'D interim-HENRY CHAPLIN.
Il ALDERMEN.
III Ward One-%AUGUsTus B. r. SPRAGuE
III Ward Two-LEwIs BARNARD.
III Ward Three-%GILBERT j. RUGG.
II Ward Four-FRANK II. KELLEY.
Ward Eve-#HoRACE WYMAN.
Ward Six-JoHN W. JORDAN.
II Ward Seven-.EDwIN 7. MARBLE.
III Ward Eight-GEoRGE S. BARTON.
HI COMMON COUNCIL.
Ward One-sJoseph Chase, Daniel W. Knowton,
mon Il. Combs.
Ward Two-sLuther Ross sAaron G. Walker
| lillian Allen.
CWard Three-aCharles W. Wentworth, Walter
.nrY. George Il. Hewett.
4 Ward Four-"Chares s. Childs, ]Andrew Athy
ichne ODriscoll.
Ward Five-'Morris Melaven, o. L. Hatch, Chas
III. Parker.
Ward six..charles G. Reed, sJoseph H. Walker,
. II Henry Wells.
Ward Seven-"Calvin L. Hartshorn Edwin Ames
limue Brown.
Inward Eight-sSumner Pratt Enoch Fl ToWne
srry Hutchinson.
A The common council was called to order by
uncilman J. H. Walker, the senior member,
n Il ID, after the roll had been called, a vote was
zen for president, with the following result:
d llVhole number of votes. ........,..23
lSfgecessary to choice. ....,,............... u
Mh Charles u keed had. ...,............ 20
#Il Joseph H. Walker. ................ Q
III Sumner Pratt. .,.....................
IMr Reed was declared elected, and on taking
lb chair thanked the counclmen for the una
NIFTY of their action in electing him to preside
lin them, after which a ballot was taken for
t4rk of the board, which resulted in the unani-
Nus election of Henry L. Shumway.
Both boards adopted the joint rules and regu'
lions of the last council for the use OF the pres
body until otherwise adopted.
Joint resolution was also adopted, author
E Big the mayor to petition the Legislature for
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ONE PRICE!
FLETCHER 81 KETT,
No. 8 Bay State House Block.

TNO THE HONORABLE JUDGE of
Il the Probate Court in and for the County Of wor-
cester:
Respectfully represents Thomas l.. Samson. OF Wor-
cester in said county and Anna Samson IDS wife, that
they DESTROYS of adopting George Hoscman child Of
John Hoseman late q T. 5. army. deceased and Mary
Hoseman, his wife which said child was born in Rich
mond county state of New York on the - day Of June
A. d. 1865.
Your petitioners further represent that said Mary, the
surviving parent, has wfuy deserted neglected to
provide proper and maintenance for the said child
Tor year next preceding the time OF lling this petit
ton.
Wherefore we pray for leave to adopt said child and
that may be changed to that OF George Washing
ton Samson
Dated this 3Oth day OF December. a. d. 1870.
THOMAS L. SAMSON.
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PROFESSOR MOSCHZISKER,

Hundreds of CURES OF the above maladle. have been
effected by him on some of the most PROMINENT CITI
zENs OF WORCESTER. Testimonials and References
can be examined at his Rooms, BAY STATE HOUSE.
N. B.-rhose who wish his services should remem-
Der that they can obtain the same only for limited
time longer, and should apply without further DELAY
jas dti
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eoNMoNwEALrn oF MAssAcnusErrs.

IVMNTWNW
WORCESTER. IS. Probate Court.
On the foregoing petition. Il Is ordered, that the petit
t0ners notify said Mary H0seman 10 appear FRO
bate Court. TO be holden at Worcester in ami for said
county OF Worcester, the third Tuesday Of Feb
ruary next, at nine O'Clock In the forenoon 10
show cause, If any she has, why the prayer OF
said petition should not be granted, by serving her. "
tonnd in this ate, with copy OF said petition and this
order days, at least, before sad Tuesday. and W
not by publishing the same three successive week. IN
the newspaper called the Worcester Daily Spy, printed
Worcester IN said county Of orcester the last pub
LEGATION 10 he at least four weeks before sad Tuesday
Witness, Henry Chaplin. ESQ., Judge Of said Court
this thiryhrst dag OF December In the year thou
sand eight hundred and seventy.
CHAs. l.. STEVENS, Register.
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BERLIN AND wILHELMsHoHE.
BERLIN, Jan. 2.-World special: The court
of Berlin believes that Paris will soon capim-
late. significant interchange of courtesies
continues between Berlin and Wilhelmshohe.
The emperor is confident of his restoration. The
spirits of the empress are depressed. She spends
most of her time in weeping and praying for the
return of peace
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WIN. SUMNER Selects and Furnishes all kinds
Of raros and Organs from the Factories in New York
and Boston, or from houses in Worcester If desired.
Call at No. Chatham ST. Place, or address by mail
Orders for Tuning and Repairing may be len at L. Il.
Bgeow's Book Store 239 Main st. dTu Th&Stf MS
MERRIFIELD, Tuner of the Piano
LIZ forte. Orders left with WIN. MEcoRSEY, Z. o
Block diff az
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New England Dispatches.
More about Hartford and Erie-Fenrful
Accident in Hartford, etc.

MASSACHUSETTS.
BOSTON, March 5.-Ihe United States frigate
Worcester, with q cargo of provisions for the
French, went to sea, from this port, at two
o'clock, this afternoon.
NEwBURYPoRT, March 5.-The funeral of the
little girl who came to her death by accident in
the Bartlett mills took place from the house of
her parents, yesterday. Out of respect both
mills were closed, the curtains drawn, and the
agents and operatives attended the funeral in
body.
CONNECTICUT.
HARTFORD, March 5.-The petition of James
Alden, of New York, to the United States dis
trict court for the district of Connecticut pray
ing that the Boston, Hartford and Erie railroad
corporation may be adjudged bankrupt, will be
acted upon by Judge Shipman, tomorrow, and
1t is probable that the action last week by the
courts OF New York and Boston will be dupli-
Gated. Frederick Lane, president of the road, is
here to await the result
Early Saturday evening, Francis M Snow,
who came here from New York, about three
weeks ago, to work for the Hartford and New
Haven railroad, was instantly killed by the fall
OF pile driver, at the tunnel in this CITY, and
another workman was badly hurt. The driver
on which Snow was standing, was held by guys
which extended across the track at the mouth
OF the tunnel, and sagging, was caught by the
smoke stack OF the engine of the incoming
providence train, which pulled over the piline
machine in an instant.
The paymaster for Clyde & Dillon contractors
on the Valley road, report that most of the
strikers between this city and Wethersteld.
some four hundred in all, who stopped work
last week, will resume operations Tomorrow at
the old price, 81 80 per day.
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Criminal Record,

MURDERER.
MEMPHIS, March 5.-Nat Ward who RECENTLY
Killed W. II. Reeves at Somervlle after being
released on bail on Friday, was Immediately ar.
rested by the deputy U. S. marshal and again
Dalled on the charge of resisting the process of
the U. S. court Sheriff Hester and several
others were also arrested on similar charges and
gave bonds for their appearance. 1t appears
that Ward has been arrested several times on
charges of intimidating negroes at the polls.
and gave bonds, which j. g. Reeves, cousin OF
the deceased, and acting marshal refused to &C.
cept. Ward had denounced Reeves for his al
legged persecution, which w. H. Reeves had re-
sented, and this lead to his death. 1t is also
stated that W. ii. Reeves had been summoned
by ). u. Reeves, acting marshal, 10 assist in ar
resting Ward on the old charge, and was in the
discharge of his duty when killed.
BAD BUSINESS
RALEIGH, N. e., March BIN the house of re-
personalities, yesterday, Mr.. Justice, republican.
introduced resolution providing for the an
pointment of a committee to investigate the al
legged charge Of a disgraceful nature made
against L. w. Jones, judge of the second iu-
dicial district in this state. The resolution re-
celved unanimous vote of the house, and the
committee was appointed, with power to send
for persons and papers. The charges grew out
OF newspaper account of the occurrences in
the magistrates court, in Washington county,
wherein Judge Jones was the defendant and
was charged with drunkenness and an assault
upon negro woman.
A SHERIFF IN TROUBLE.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 5.-Sheriff jackson
OF Trinity county was convicted in the United
States circuit court, on Friday, for having col
lected the foreign miners tax from Cinnamon
contrary to the laws of the United States and
constitutional amendments. An appeal will be
made to the supreme court of the United States
SAFE ROBBED.
ALBANY, March 5.-The safe of the Richard
son iron works company, State Line, Mass, was
$780,
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hurst, it is believed that Napoleon will reioin
the empress there, and remain some time in En-
gland.
Later.-The report that intrigues are actively
prosecuted for the restoration of Bonaparte is
untrue. The friends of Napoleon say he pa.
tiently and confidently awaits the popular de-
cision, and abstains from all efforts of influence
Prussin.
AFFAIRS AT BERLIN.
BERLIN, March 1.-The emperor will return
to this city in about eight days. Prince Fred
erck Charles has been appointed COMMANDMENTS
chief of the army of occupation in France, with
headquarters to be at Rheims. Berlin is brill
liantly illuminated tonight. The empress and
princesses drove through the streets and were
received with great enthusiasm.
italy.
NEW TREATY.
FLORENCE, March lit is officially an
nounced that treaty Of commerce with the
United States has been signed.
DEFENSIVE MEASURES.
The minister of war will soon ask parliament
for credit fol- the manufacture of arms and for
the construction of defensive works.
Other Foreign Matters.
1t is rumored that Napoleon is negotiating
for an estate in Bohemia, to which he will re-
tire.
Victor Emanuel has written to Emperor Will
liam, expressing his surprise and disappoint-
ment at the hard terms imposed on France, es-
pecially in regard to territory.
The German forces have received orders to
withdraw behind the line of the Seine.
The statement that the partial character of
the occupation of Paris was the result of the iu-
PREVENTION of England is untrue. England's in
huence was exercised wholly on the question Of
war indemnity.
A serious disturbance is reported at Aueers,
in the French department of Marne-etLoire, in
which several persons were killed and wounded
Measures for placing the Belgian army on a
peace footing have been carried out.
M. Theirs declines to make treaty of com
merce with Germany, on thel ground that it is
necessary for France to initiate the United States
and restore equilibrium by high tariff.
The Belgian government has received official
notification of the ratification of the prelimi-
naries of peace.
The Swiss federal council has arranged with
the French government to return the soldiers of
Bourbaki's army. They will begin to move into
France on Wednesday next, and the transfer of
the entire army will take ten days.
The cattle plague is raging in the valley of
the Landerneau, France, with such violence
that 500 men are engaged in burying dead ami
mails.
Holland proposes convention of the powers
to define contraband of war.
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COUNTY NEWS.

Fitchburgers are having a season of humps,
according to the Sentinel.
G. W. Lombard, of Westminster, has received
patent for a sewing machine.
The Northbridge brass band have purchased
new uniforms at a cost of $3.50.
Barre is to take action to-day in regard to the
building of a branch track of the Massachusetts
Central railroad in that town.
A child of Reuben Bathrick, of Ashburnham,
about two years of age, fell, and striking its
temple on one corner of the stove, was instantly
killed, several days ago.
fire broke out in the picker-room of the cot.
ton mills at North Webster ON Friday evening
just before closing, but was quenched by the
operatives without giving an alarm. Damage
small.
Geo. H. Thomas Post 1871, G. A. R., of Leicester,
will be given in that town by the Leicester anna
teur iclub on Tuesday evening next. The adj
vertisement in another column gives additional
particulars.
Article 27 in the warrant for the Westboro'
town meeting reads "To see if the town will
choose a committee to confer with the Boston
and Albany railroad company in relation to
more convenient and safe reception and delivery
of freight; also, to ascertain on what conditions
bridge can be reconstructed over the Boston and
Albany railroad from Summer street to some
suitable and convenient place on Milk street or
act anything thereon"
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WASHINGTON, D. c., March 5.
THE NEW LOAN.
Senator Sherman, of Ohio, subscribed for the
first bond in the new five cent loan, and No
will be issued to him. Henry Clews has in-
vested million dollars in the new loan.
THE QUESTION OF TIME.
The overwhelming vote in the house for final
adjournment on Wednesday astonished every
body. The senate will probably agree to an
early day, though vigorous efforts are being
made to prolong the session. Gen. Butler wants
kuklnx bill passed first, and it is rumorcd that
the president would like both houses to remain
here till the Santo Domingo question can be set
tied; but it is hardly probable that congress will
wait for either of these reasons.
Sensible people perceive that the minority is
to settle the Santo Domingo question in the sen.
ate, under the form Of treaty. Leading demo-
Gratis of the house say that, if congress remains
longer IN session, they will take up the tariff
question, and they boast that there is decided
majority in favor of large reduction on some
of the items.
THE COMMITTEES.
speaker Blame expects 10 NC dDle 10 pOstpole
his trouble over the appointment of committees
till next winter. If the senate consents to final
adjournment within a week, no committees, eX-
cept that on elections, will be announced, unless
a resolution should be adopted tomorrow in
structing the speaker to do so. There is a large
number of members who desire to know now
what their position is going to be on the COM
mittees, and would all vote such instructions.
but the speaker will postpone the evil day as
long as he can.
One of the plausible rumors current, respect
ing the committees, is that Mr.. Blaine has, quite
recently, changed his mind about the chairman
ship of the ways and means committee, and that
he is thinking of putting Mr.. Dawes at its head,
and Gen. Scofeld at the head of the appropria-
tions committee. Though the ways and means
committee is nominally the first committee in
the house, everybody knows that the appropria-
tons committee is really the most important,
and the best men in the house feel that the in
terests of the party and the administration will
be best served by Mr.. Dawes selection. 1t is so
difficult to find reason for the proposed
change that many people refuse to credit the
rumor that the speaker contemplates it.
SAM WELLER.
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ADvERTIsING RATES.

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agate type, time IS cts each ubsequent insertion 50
cts week s2.T5; weeks $500; month $500; year
s6-and the same rate proportionaly for any number
squares Two ines for week slOO; three line 81
Tour lines sls; five lines sl5O Local notices 25 cents
per line Tor each insertion Business notices Is cents per
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Legal advertisements slOO per square for first inser
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Special positions in the paper, and special styles
display. will be charged extra rates Cuts and double
column advertisements allowed only limited extent,
and double rates charged for the whole space occupied
In WEEKLY sPY-First insertion slOO per square
each subsequent insertion 50 cents months sOO one
year $1,000
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and who has since arrived here, asserts that
the statements made in a recent telegram from
Washington that he was connected with FL
clustering expedition to Cuba, are not true.
He was arrested once on suspicion of being so
connected, but was released after an inyestiga-
ton by the Cuban officials. Prior to his recent
return to Cuba he was refused by the Spanish
minister at Washington a safe conduct from
here to Cardenas, where he desired to sell his
sugar estate and return to this city. Casanova
emphatically diSclaims any other intention in
visiting Cuba than that of selling his property.
He has no designs against the Spanish authori-
ties of Cuba, and the Spanish government can
not prove any single act of his against it. He
left his wife in Cuba to complete the sale of his
property, which is valued at half million dol
lars. He refers TO Consul Hall in this city as
his voucher, and the authorities at Washington
will investigate his case.
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WEsTBoRo paid, last year, for educational
purposes, the sum of S4S28.99; for the support
of paupers, S424971; for library, S29SSa; for
fire department, S4S1 IA. for highways, $S16S;
salaries of officers and committees, S1135 so.
The system Of transacting town business, keep
ing accounts, drawing orders, &C., in practice
by the town of Westboro, the past year, was a
new one to the town officers, and proved to be a
great improvement over the old plan. Appro-
priatons are made for the several departments,
each department controlled by board of Off
GERS or committee. Each board keeps a separ-
ute account, and draws orders upon the town
treasurer, without passing them through the
hands of the selectmcn, who audit all bills not
cassed with the duties of the boards. The
boards also make annual reports, plainly setting
before the town the various expenses.
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aUurtester Daily spp.
CITY NEWS.

Members of the Free Industrial drawing class
will find an important notice in another column.
Asa L. Kneeand Esq, of this city, has been
commissioned by the governor justice of the
peace for the county of Worcester.
Rev. |. T. Hecker of New York is to deliver
the next lecture before the united Irish societies,
al Mechanics hall, on the evening of March
10th.
The Poultry Club supper will come of on
Wednesday evening at Horticultural hall, and
members can obtain tickets of the treasurer al
Mechanics Savings Bank, or at the door Oh the
hall; price 81 each.
A merchant tailors' association has been
formed in this city, with Mr.. William Meeorney'
president; Theo. Brown and d. F. Estaorook,
vice presidents; and G. H. Longley, secretary
and treasurer. The association held its first So
cial reunion and dinner at the Lincoln house on
Friday evening. About twenty-five gentlemen
were present
In the municipal court, Saturday, Henry E.
Dorman, for maintaining liquor nuisance, was
fined 500 and costs, and sentenced to the house
of correction for three months. He appealed.
John O'Connell was fined $40 and costs for a
second offence OF drunkenness, and committed
to Jail on non-payment. Patrick Leary, for as
sault and battery, was fined 50 and costs,
which he paid. Peter McGovern was fined So
and costs for drunkenness, and sent to Jail in
default of payment. Thomas Whalen, for vo
lating the city ordnance in relation to cutting
branches from shade trees, paid fine of S. and
costs.
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AT NEW oRLEANs-Loss $4,000.
New ORLEANS, March 5.-The state fair build
ing in this city was burned last night. Loss
$4,000; insurance $4,000. Powers statue of
Washington, belonging to the state, was de-
strnypd
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NEwBURG, N. Y, March 5.-The funeral of
Walter Brown occurred this afternoon, at the
residence of his mother, in this city. A post
mortem examination showed that death was
caused by the formation of large tumor near
the bowels, the result Of a severe cold and over
eXertion.
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Hon. ELMER BRIGHAM, of Westboro died at
his home in that town Saturday morning after
a long and distressing illness, in the seventy
third year of his age. Mr.. Brigham had served
several terms in each branch of the general
court and in the governors council, and was
much respected for his integrity, public spirit
and sound judgment.
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PouGHKEEPsIE, March 5.-Four convicts es-
capped from Sing Sing tonight. Two were re-
captured about mile south of the prison, and
y Is thought that the Others will be secured
before morning,