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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-03-04
Our New York Dispatches.
The Case of the ship Neptune-New Busi-
ness for the IOint High & OmmissiOn--In
the Hce-DifIlcuity among Municipal
Ofhcers, etc.

New YORK, March Sat the examination of
Capt Peabody and other officers of the Neptune
yesterday, for brutality at sea, the counsel for
the accused said no case had been made out
against his clients, and moved their discharge.
The United States commissioner denied the
motion, holding that there was sufficient evil
dence against the captain and mates to put
them on their defence. The testimony for the
defence was then commenced. Capt. Peabody,
being the drst witness called, was allowed TO be
regularly sworn in his own behalf, being the
nrst time such privilege has ever been granted
by the United States commissioner in this dis
trict The witness testified that he had done all
in his power TO make the compliments COM
Portable during the voyage. Mayo, the first
mate, corroborated the testimony of the cap.
tain. The further hearing was then adjourned.
Gen. Halpine, Fenian exile, has accepted the
invitation of the joint high commission to visit
Washington, and lay before them his case, in
which he proposes to sue the English govern
ment for damages by his imprisonment.
Steamer Connecticut, from Troy, arrived in
this city, this morning, having cut her passage
through the ice from Tivol, where she had been
detained three weeks.
The difficulty among the officials of Long ISL
and city is likely TO result in the speedy i'm
Parchment of Recorder Parsells, who it is al
legged, refuses TO prosecute parties indicted by
the grand jury, and retains for his own use all
fines collected.
VIM. 5. Leggett, secretary of the Stuvvesant
insurance company, this city, formerly holding
a similar position in the Brooklyn insurance
company, died, recently, at Nassau, n P.
Edward L. Davis, lawyer, Brooklyn, was ar
rested yesterday for attempt at rape on Georgi-
ma b. Edwards, one of bis clients
Coal is retailing in this city to-day from 50 to
S12 per ton.
In the Boston, Hartford aud Erie proceedings.
to-day, curious scene occurred. Mr.. Choate
counsel for Seth Adams, produced certified
copy of adjudication in bankruptcy granted by
the district court of Massachusetts, and which
bore date of March I'd, 1871, and he claimed
that under the rule, the court in Massachusetts
acquired exclusive jurisdiction. Such would
probably have been the result, had not Mr.. Da
Costa, counsel for the Adams express company,
and MIR. Curtis, counsel for James Allen, pro-
duccd the adjudication in bankruptcy against
the Boston, Hartford and Erie road, in the
southern district of New York, dated March /,
1871. This put an entirely new aspect upon
Mr.. Choate's motion, and the court decided that
as it had made the first adjudication, all other
proceedings thereby became ended, and appoint
ed Edgar ketchum referee, the first meeting of
the creditors to be held on the 9th inst.
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Other Foreign NIa1ter..

The Belgian army is being placed on peace
footing, and the militia sent home.
The peace pleuipotentiaries will hold their sit
ungs at the hotel de Vile, Brussels.
The Bordeaux government has ordered the
immediate return of the modified national
guard to their homes.
The Bavarian minister at Rome has, provi-
sionally, assumed the functions of German am
Dassador to the holy see, in place of Count Ar.
MIN, transferred to Paris.
The new Lisbon cabinet has been completed
The proffer of Engand's mediation has been
accepted by both parties in the dispute between
Egypt and Spain.
The Germans evacuate Paris TODAY, and
Prince Frederick Charles retires Immediately be
hind the Seicue.
The emperor and 1.-THE lcrown prince will leave
in few days for Ferrieres or some other point
near Paris, on & he right bank of the Seine.
The Partisan populace wreaked their ven
geance on several men and women who were
seen conyersing with the German soldiers.
On Thursday, there was another terrible col
liery explosion at Victoria. The dead probably
number twenty.
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Criminal Record.


ALBANY, March 3.-Tesumony in the Filkins
case, to-day, was with regard TO the prisoners
financial embarrassment prior to the robbery,
the pistol he purchased at the pawn brokers',
and the identification of the revolver found near
the scene of the robbery as the one sold by
Scott on the day of the robbery; also identify
ing the money sent by express on that day.
PARDONED.
DETROIT, March 3.-Dr. Hollywood, sent to
the state prison from this city in 1864, for pass.
ing counterfeit money, mas been pardOned by
President Grant.
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(TO the Associated PressJ

WASHINGTON, March y.
NOMINATED.
William Story was to-day nominated for
United States judge for the western district OF
Arkansas.
OUR COMMERCE.
TIE balance against the United States in for
eign commerce in 1870, was 81, 214, 493, S617,-
777.37 less than in 1869.
THE TEXAS RAILROAD BILL.
The Texas railroad bill, which has passed
both houses of congress, and now awaits the
presidents signature, differs but little from the
Southern Pacific railroad bill, lately passed by
the house. The land grants are upon similar
terms.
PROTEST.
The executive committee of Friends on Indian
affairs, representing nine yearly meetings in
twenty-five states, to-day presented to the In
dian commissioner a formal protest against
opening the Indian territory for the settlement
of whites.
RETRENCHMENT.
The select committee on retrenchment report
as the result of their recent investigations into
the custom houses in the principal Atlantic
ports, that they do not feel prepared to recon-
mend any plan for reducing the expenses of COL
Letting the revenue, without further investiga-
ton and comparison. They, however, com mend
in general terms, the administration of Collector
Murphy, and particularly the reforms in the APP
praisers department They advise the appoint
ment of joint special committee by the new
congress, who shall make a thorough inveStiga-
ton.
THE CASE OF CASANOVA
The state department will investigate the re-
cent alleged unlawful arrest, at Havana, OF
Senior Cas- anoya, who it now appears, was con-
nected with fihbustering expedition in 1869.
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Casualties.

New York, March IA boy three years old,
son of J. w. Fink, at Paatine, ILL.,, was poisoned
yesterday by swallowing a quantity of silver
platedIpolish. The child lived but half aDthour.
BURNED TO DEATH.
NEW ORLEANS March 8.-Henry Hubbert's
residence, near this city, was burned last uight,
and his son persisted in the flames.
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national element of the city of Worcester, we
congratulate you on your release, and wish
you happy future. Please accept this small
sum (S5OO) as token of our regard Mr..
ODonovan Rosa, Colonel Halpine and others
made complimentary replies, and the delega-
ton Withdrew, highly pleased with their recep-
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Fron san Frnnc,scn.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 8-The Sacramento
arrived IRON Panama at midnight, and leaves
on Saturday afternoon, taking only $4,000 IN
treasure.
March %, -'''
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Weather Report.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Division of kilograms and Reports for the benefit of
Commerce.
March 8, 1871.
observations taken at A. NJ, exact local time at
each place, except in the case OF Mount Washing
| ton which are furnished by the party of gentle
men spending the winter at the summit, and are
| taken at 7P.M NJ
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Political,

PATENT OFFICE BUSINE SS-Amerl
can ana Foreign Patents procured Rejected Ap
pcations re-argued Interference Cases Prosecuted
opinions given as to the validity and infringement OF
Patents an Suits prosecuted and defended in the g.
Courts, by
THOS. II DODGE.
formerly Principal Examiner and Chairman of 1.-THE
Board OF Appeals, U, s. Patent of1ce,) Counsellor at
aw. and Advocate in Patent Cases Office Dodge =
Block, corner Park and POrtlandsts. Woreester Mas
u2A
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Rooms Central Exchange, Main st.
Bl diff
III HARNESSES ! HARNESSES !! = We
A have on hand, and are constantly receiving Light
and Heavy, Double and Single Harnesses which we
oter at very low prices.
We will sell a good Custom-Made Harness. Silver
trimmed throughout, for S35.
"a LAMSoN. GLAZIER & CO.,
JYs diff Sc. g. and 20 Main street.
A MEXICAN & FOREIGN PATENTS,
r. H. EDDY,
Solicitor Of Patents for Inventions. Trade Marks or
Designs, No. 70 state ST., opposite Kilby ST.,
Boston.
No Agency in the United Staes possesses SUPERIOR ia
ftesyor o6tdintng Patents, or dscerfaRag the pateta
All necessity OF journey to Washington to procure
Patent, and the great delay there, are here saved
inventors,
TestimOniaIs.
81 regard Mr.. Eddy as one of the most capable and
successful practitioners with whom have had official
intei course.
CHARLES MASON Commissioner of Patents"
II nave no hest1tion in assuring inventors they
cannot employ man more competent and tFuStuoFthy
ana more capable Of putting their applications
TO secure for them early and favorable consideration
at tle fatent ONCE. EDMUND BURKE,
Late Commissioner of Patents"
INF. X. ii. Eddy has made for over THIRTY an
pHeatons for Patents having been successful in almost
every Such unmisakahe proof OF great talent and
abty on his part, leads to recommend inventors
10 apply TO MN to procure their pat ns they may be
sure of having the most faithful attention bestowed on
their cases. and at very reasonable charges
Boston Jan l. 1871. d2twly flo JOHN TAGGART.
Y L Err & SEAG AVE,
Job & Book Printers, Spy Building,
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WORCESTER FENIANs IN New YoRK.-A
delegation from the old Worcester circle of the
F. p, consisting of Capt. oDriscol and T. A,
McCouville, Esq, called on the recently released
prisoners at Sweeney's hotel, New York, on
Thursday morning, and presented them with
$500. Mr.. McCornville, in making the presen-
tation, said, "Mr. o'Douovan Rosa and recently
circle of the F. B. welcome you to the United
States. Your sufferings while in British dun
geons, your fortitude under most trying circum-
stances, and your disinterested love for our
common fatherland, command our highest re-
spect and esteem. Representing the Irish
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IS MUNICIPAL CoURT.-Before the Webster case
was called on in the municipal court, yesterday,
the following were disposed of: John Maloney
was held in 5000 for his appearance before the
superior court, on a charge of committing an
assault with dangerous weapon upon Michael
LAWN. Dennis Sullivan was fined SIS and costs
for keeping an unlicensed dog, but it appearing
that defendant is very poor man, the case was
put on file. Timothy Cronan, who failed to APP.
pear as witness in a case after being duly
summoned, was fined S. and costs for contempt
of court. James Wilson, for second offence of
drunkenness, was sent need to the house of cor
rectiOn for three months.
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LATEST NEWS.
BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE WORCESTER DAILY SPY
From Washington.

ESPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE WORCESTER spy
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The following interesting letter from Com
mander Selfridge, of the United States steamer
Nipsic, has just been received by Mr.. Cyrus
Butler of New York:
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-03-04

TuEATRE.-There was a larger audience at
the theatre last evening than on Thursday, but
not such an attendance as the character of the
acting deserved The interest in both plays
was kept up from first to last, but the burlesque
OF Cinderella was the best. In this, Leffingwell
as the gushing "Clornda," was perfectly ire
sstible, and was frequently called ont, as he
had been in the first piece, with Belle Hewitt
Miss Lima Edwin herself took the character of
the much-abused Cinderella" who came out
all right in the end. By doing so well this
time, the company has taken the proper course
to insure good patronage when it shall come
again, which, we understand, will be soon.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-09-02

HArs.-In variety of style and gener-
al good taste the fall mats for gentlemen
are unsurpassed. There has never been
brought to the city SO varied and extern
sive an assortment or one in which all
tastes may be as completely gratified as
that now at Harper's. There are a
number of styles of soft hats Of various
shapes and colors and several styles Of
very handsome stiff hats much worn in
the Eastern cities. The fall style Of
silk hats is also very becoming and
meets with rapid sale. Harper &
Brother have on hands the largest and
best selected stock ever exhibited in
this city and we are quite confident that
it cannot fail to please both in style,
quality and price all who desire to pur-
chase. Call and see.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-09-02

FINE WALL PAPERs.-Messrs. PAUL.
Bros. & Co., No. 90 Market street, have
the largest and hnest stock Of decora-
tons for halls, churches, &c to be found
in the city. Persons desiring such
goods will find very large and COM
plete selection at the above house, and
they are the only firm in the city that
make a speciality of such goods as
Decoration MouIdings for panels, fine
Grained Papers Of all descriptions, 40.
inch Plain Tints for vanishing, Gilt,
Velvet, Bronze and Embroidered Wall
Papers, at less than Eastern prices.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-09-02

TERRIBLY BURNED.-Y esterday morn
ing about S o'clock, a workman in La
Belle mill was terribly burned by a
flash" from the boiling furnace where
he was at work. Itappears that Alex.
Marshall threw lot OF cinder into the
furnace and then threw water on it, as
is usual, to make what is calleda "hux,''
that is to make the molten metal RIM
off more freely. No sooner did the
water strike the metal than it exploded
with sound like a cannon, throwing
the metal all over Mentz's head aud
shoulders. The unfortunate man was
taken home and medical services pro.
cured for him.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-09-02

Police CoURT.-There was rather a
brief docket in this court yesterday.
James Murphy, an angelic rousla-
bout, went on the steamer Courier on
Thursday evening about 7 o'clock and
curled himself up for a snooze. When
ordered ashore by the Waterman he re-
sisted and fought, and wound up the
entertainment by throwing boulders at
the watchman. In default of s. and
costs he will take lessons in the geo.
logical academy for twenty days.
VIM. Amberger, queer specimen OF
galoot, was arrested, as Officer Richard
son said, ION the corner of Main and
Market Streets" but, in reality, on the
corner of Main and Union streets yes
terday morning, beautifully drunk.
After being put in the lookup, William
shed copious tears, because, as he said,
Napoleon, my friend, is dead" The
friend Of Napoleon was fined 81 and
costs, and in default will study geology
for ten days.
The charge of disorderly conduct
preferred against James Saddler will be
heard this morning at o'clock.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-09-02

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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-09-02
BOARD OF EpUCATIoN.

A special meeting of the Board OF
Education was held last night for the
confirmation of the teachers Of the
First ward school.
Present-Hall (President), Bowers,
Caldwell, Carnahan, Launder, Otte,
Pfarr, Pollack, Stewart, Scott, Todd,
Wilson, Weitzel and Zoeckler. CO..
The minutes of the previous meeting
were read, approved and signed.
Bids for putting fence around the
Union township school house were re-
ceiyed from Edward Clator and j. n.
Brodie. ....
On motion, Mr.. Brodie was awarded
the contract, he being the lowest bidder.
Bids for paving Zane and Sixth
streets in front Of Union township
school house, were Received from George
Crumbacker, John w. Boring, George
McCully, A. II. Il L. Britt and Robert
Bond The contract was awarded to
George McCully, he being the lowest
bidder.
Bids for a wrought iron fence around
Union township school house were re-
ceived from Bodley & Sons, Jones d
Dickson, B. & NJ. Charnock, VIM. Nc
Nabb, A. H. & J. Gillespie. VIM. Mes
bitt and s. J. Ellifritz.
On motion of Mr.. Pollock the bids
were referred to the committee on
Buildings and Real Estate for report al
the next meeting.
Alfred B. Wilson was confirmed
teacher of the colored school.
Mr.. Wilson offered the following
which was adopted:
Resolved, That the boundary line be
tween Centre and Webster township AZ
fixed by the Board of Education, July
20, 1871, be 80 changed as to make alley
D the division line.
A resolution was offered and adopted
instructing the Clerk to advertise fol
proposals to furnish coal to the schools
for the ensuing year. Also to advertise
for proposals to furnish stationery fol
the Board OF Education for the ensuing
year.
The resolution in relation to procur
ing new seats for the Union schoo
house was referred to the committee OF
Buildings and Real Estate for report:
The clerk was instructed to publish
his proposals for bids in the Arbeitel
Freund
The claim Of John w. Boring, fol
extra work on Union township schoo
house, was laid on the table.
Sarah J. Scott was confirmed teacher
in Richie township school.
The following were confirmed teach
srs in Washington township school
Principal, q. G. Bundy: Assistant, A
w. Bundy: division A, Hannah A
Phillips; division B, Mary D. Boyd anc
Alice V. Oxtoby; division c. Melon
aid and Agnes Mcclure; division D
Sarah Robinson, Anna johnson anc
Sarah Stout.
On motion adjourned.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-09-02

ST. JOINS CHURCH. Johns Epis-
copal Church will be opened tomorrow
morning at half-past ten o'clock and at
four o'clock in the evening. Rev. Mr..
Tongue, the rector, is one of the earnest
men Of the church, and we trust
his efforts to build up St. Johns
Church may meet with abundant sue
cess. The congregation there have
reason to congratulate themselves on
having secured so earnest and energetic
a rector.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-09-02

RIVER NEws-The river has risen but
two inches during the past twenty-four
hours, the markslast evening indicating
FIVE feet seven inches in the channel.
At Pittsburgh there is four feet three
inches and stationary. The weather
here, Yesterday, was very fine.
The Argosy will leave at three
o'clock this afternoon for Cincinnati.
She will have a good freight trip out.
Passengers wishing to 60 to Cincinnati
will find the Argosy one OF the pleas
ATTEST of boats. Her officers are gen.
tlemen ofexperience and skill and, moth.
ing will be wanting to add to the com.
fort Of passengers.
The New State will leave at haltpast
10 o'clock this morning for Parkers.
burg. We wish the river would swell
enough 10 let the Courier and Express
60 into the trade again.
The Marietta Times OF yesterday
says:
A man giving his name as Andrew
A. Schofeld was arrested at Pomeroy,
on Saturday last, and was brought to
this city ard lodged in jail on Monday.
1t appears that this man Schofeld has
been regular river pirate, and has
been operating between Wheeling and
Gallipolis, stealing clothing, money,
iewelry, saddles, brides, and, in fact,
anything and everything which he could
carry in the skiff used by him as a
means of conveyance. He is now in
jail on the charge of burglariously en-
lering the house of James Hyler, at
the mouth OF the Little Muskingum, in
May last. He confesses the crime, and
will, in all probability, represent Wash
ington county at Columbus. He was
arrested once before, and was confined
in Jail at st. Marys, w. Va, but man.
aged to break Jail.
7 The Cincinnati Enquirer of yesterday
morning says:
Pilot Eph. Talhert, Of the Granite
State, says that the snag boat Zebra has
been doing some splendid work on her
up trip, and that Cal plain Marsh Hays
is deserving OF great credit. In the last
ten days she has removed snags and
logs from Rock Springs, Manchester,
Brush Creek, Quick's Run and Scioto
Bar. The Zebra is now at work in the
shoals above Portsmouth.
During the month ending yesterday,
we had nineteen clear days, four cloudy,
and eight on which rain fell.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-09-02

ASSAULT AND BATTERY.-Elizabeth
Winesburg was arrested yesterday and
taken before Squire Johnston on a
charge of having committed an assault
and battery on Annie Lampkin on
Thursday. Miss Winesburg was held
in the sum OF 500 to be of good be-
havior for six months. She gave the
req uired security and went away, and
vet she wasn't happy.