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Committee Of Arrange nents.-Lieut-Gov
John g. Carlisle, Elias Reese, Vincent Shin
klc. C. Beam, J. G. Sayers, W. G. Stone. W.
" Bean, H. Neiheimer, c. A. Nhiteomb,
Geo. NJ. Chiids, James Arnold.
Directors Of Association John W. Wheel
err, jas Aspaugh, Jas. d. Eaton, y. G.. Jor-
dan, George McMinn, Z, f. Hamilton, Jos.
Higbee, W. II. Giore. H. Z. WILSON.
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TIE New YORK Sun [RadjcaD says
The loss of Texas to the Republicans,
= sVss., . sSe ISa ESlux act Of Congress.
Tie prdcticaf procfar1atI0n o rf-frt'si
law, and the thorough going usurpatious
Of Gov. Davis 10 behalf of Grants Ad
miuistration proves that all the Southern
States, with. perhaps one or two excep
tions, viii vote against Gen Grant should
he be the Presidential candidate in
1872" That IS the reason he is declar-
ing martial law. He wants to keep
them from voting
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THE St. Louis Deaocrat has this par

THE st. Louis Democrat has this par
agraph il its issue of October 18th
The absurd sensational rumor sent
from Chicago of statement that az in
cendiary had been hanged, sonfeSsing
that he came there with ex rebels to
burn the city. is the silliest ct bosh
Blu; that in the pressure and hurry of
news matter the paragraph escaped re
vision, it would not have appeared in
our columns.
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TIE Paducah Knackiaa refers to
sour esteemed bat Maynard and perverse
friend, the Hickman COURIER" To all
courtesy, We predict the Hnh4ckian will
be fighting under the same maynard
aud perverseH banner in less than twelve
months.
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4 IL PERSONS HOLDING CLAIHS
N against the estate Of Jesse j. Mills.
deceased, are hereby notified 70 present the
same in dae form and within the time pre-
scrluei ny law, or this notice viii he plead
IA bar OF their recovery All persons IN
dcbted TO the estate are likewise notified to
come foEss9st ~sl. ss.s.ases s,sset,ssttvtsI-
". ID. CORBErr, Adm r. of
augl3 Jesse J Mills, dec
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afford to set its condemning brand upon a cour-
ageous and independent senator for daring to
set his face against scheme of plumber, in the
track Of which must follow large increase of
our expenses, the expenditure of vast sums of
money, and in all probability war with Haytip
Dare we inaugurate the policy that president
has right to make support of the measures
which he favors test of party fealtyP Must
republicans give up their rights to judge for
themselves of measures not embraced in our
party PLATFORM Can we afford to override the
conscientious Judgments OF our best men in this
manner? We speak plainly just at the time plain
speaking is most demanded, and when it may
prevent immense mischief Under no pretext
should any statesman be allowed to be sacrificed
for opposing u measure of this sort. 1t was
enough for the president to throw his weight
for a scheme on which his party had passed no
Judgment. That he, or others for him, should
attempt to punish a senator of Mr.. Summers
rank and standing for daring to oppose pet
scheme of the executive is not to be permitted
without resistance and protest
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Miscellaneous Dispatches.


ITEMS FROM NEW YORK.
NEW YORK, March 1.-THE New Hamburg
disaster came near being repeated ut Newark
Bay bridge, on the Jersey Central railroad, YES
terday The propeller Seth Foster ran against
the drawbridge in the morning, and dislodged
one of the columns supporting the bridge. The
employees on the road in their excitement forgot
to warn the Pennington express train due, and
the train entered the bridge while the boatmen
and bridgemen were swearing at each other.
The engineer fortunately perceived the crowd
and whistled down brakes" and terrible dis
aster was arrested
Collector Murphy yesterday peremptorily re-
fused to grant night permit for unloading of
the mails of steamer of the Inman line, though
admitting that he had received instructions
from the treasury department TO do so.
By the request Of Postmaster Creswell, who
complains that mails were delayed by refusing
night permits, the agent of the Inman line has
brought the matter up as a test question. Ar
rangements have been made for direct mail
communication between Boston and Newark,
by which mails for the east will not be detained
at the New York post office several hours as
heretofore.
Vincents brewery at Elizabeth, n. j., was
burned yesterday. Loss $4,000.
Every state and several territories were repre-
scented at the workingmen's national convention
held in this city Saturday. The New England
delegates are: Maine, Thomas F. Gilmore; New
Hampshire, Matthew Durvea; Vermont, Peter
H. DLnluH5 MASSACHUSETTS,, W Ill. Aloerti hnOue
Island, Rodney Luke; Connecticut, R. l. Sher-
wood. The coal strike, the Crispins' late strike,
and the Chinese question were discussed, but no
action taken. After recommending the repub-
lican national convention to nominate for presk
dent and vice president General Grant and Colo
mel Gibbons, the convention adjourned until two
days after the republican convention.
A large brick building, corner Of Murray street
and College place, occupied by A. Slosson & Co !,
paper collar manufacturers, and patent steam
confectionery company, was damaged $4,000
by fire this morning.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-03-13

Spring is welcome but not It's diseases We should be
glad to have its blooms without its ogs its vapors Its
sudden changes of temperature, and the agues, fits
OF Indigestion, bilious attacks, and other harassing
disorders which they engender As this cannot be- it
behooves all sensible eOpe to do the best they can to
escape such serious drawbacks on the poetry of the
season. Ask any physician what the weak and delicate
ought to do when miasna infects the air. The answer
will be, "tone and regulate the system" But how 2
That is the important question. dozen medical men
would probably recommend many different med
cines. On the other hand the thousands who
have tested the virtues of Hostetters Stomach
Btters as an inTgorant and an Alternative will
recommend but one the wholesome preventive
ana restorative uIiIcn their own experience ll.s
taught them to trust of this rare vegetable
stimulant, commenced now, would save many pang
to the feeble and debitaed. 1t would be wise economy
too for 1t would probably preclude the necessity for
medical advice. Without dsparagement to profession
which all intelligent and respect and honor
1t just as WELL fpossible, to keep out of the doctors
hands, and they would have comparatively cases of
fever and ague dyspepsia, bousness nervousness and
general debility to attend to- if this agreeable and
healthful specific were in universal use.
mh9 d&wlw
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The Memphis Ghost.

The people of Memphis, Tennessee, and its
neighborhood are greatly excited just now over
a ghost story of unusual claims torespectful at
tention There is in the city an institution
called the "Brnkley Female College," named,
we imagine, for relative of the young man
who has lately received in New York an expen-
siye lesson in the elements Of the matrimonial
contract as construed by the courts of that
state. One of the pupils at this school, Miss
Clara Robertson, was visited by an apparitiop
which proiessed TO be the guardian of a mo
mentous secret, which could only be disclosed
by digging in a designated spot in
the academy grounds. Miss Clara was
terribly frightened, but neglected to have the
excavations begun. The spirit came again,
reprimanding her delay, and threatening fearful
consequences for continued neglect. She was
now convinced that her only chance of escape
from these frightful Yisitations was in obeying
the commands Of the spirit Other persons were
excited and eredulous, and the digging began in
the spot pointed out. The diggers soon came
upon Jude arch Of masonry, but found moth
ing of special interest. The spirit appeared again
and commanded the young lady to dig with her
S'N AA%'N9s an NJ Oue tlse could ma the treas
ure, which was the object of the search. She
tined TO do this, but almost Immediately tainted
On her recovery she declared that She had seen
glass jar and was about to pick it nm when
she fell
Nobody else could ind any such thing however.
and nothing could persuade her to make another
trial, but the spirit, at its next appearance re-.
luctantly consented that the young lady's father
might seek and find it, on condition that the ia,
should not be opened for sixty days. Mr.. Rob.
ertsou went to work, and, after digging an hon,
or more, did find glass jar containing. a.
could be seen through its sides, several bag,
and packages, together with large yellow en-
velope If the spirit can be credited, the treas
ure consists of ''several thousand dollars il
coin, valuable jewelry, including diamonds, anC
the title papers to the estate" Besides tht
visible apparition, invisible spirits were con
suited during the progress of the work, and fur
hlshea Important information through a "me
uinin' For the prescribed sixty days the jai
WIN remain closed. Mr.. Robertson and hi.
daughter knowing nothing of It's contents ex.
eept what they can discover through tbe o,os,
obseured by mould. Before the s,x,y dovs
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Touring mill, car factory, and other establish
ments are run by the same motive power.
MANY private houses are heated and warmed by
it. Some turn stream Of gas into stove, set
it on fire, and so get the warmth they need.
Some arrange bits of stone or terra Gotta as
Jumps Of coal in an open CRATE, and pour the
stream of gas through them; Others have sticks
of terra Gotta arranged as wood fire. 1t burns
all day, and needs no replenishing, no poking,
no sweeping after. 1t certainly is a charming
way of warming, driving and lighting city.
Will it last always2 The boring,of a well costs
about $4,000. One well will supply four or five
hnu
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MYSTERIOUS EXPLOSIONS IN A TUNNEL.
The neighborhoOd of the Midland tunnel about
eight miles from Middletown, Orange county,
n. Y ., has been in state of excitement for sew
eral days past Mysterious explosions occurred
in the tunnel on Wednesday, and the labOrerS
have refused TO work since. About three months
ago, when driving the heading in the tunnel,
there occurred for a time a number of similar
explosions, at intervals of one or two days, but
which were so slight that the attention Of the
public was not attracted by them. The phe-
nomena ceased entirely till Wednesday, Feb.
22d, when, without the usual warning noise
which had accompanied all previous eruptions,
a sudden explosion took place, and the report
was as loud as that of large load Of
nitro-glycerine. A mass of rocks stretching down
the whole width of the tunnel, about fifteen
feet high, was thrown out. Six of the workmen
and the foreman were thrown distance of
twenty feet down the bench. They were con-
siderably bruised and scratched, but no lives
were lost or bones broken. Explosions of less
intensity have been constantly taking place
since that time, and it has been necessary to
board up the entrance to the tunnel TO keep back
the eager throng of curious people. The rocks
are thrown down from the roof and raised up
on the breast. A noise like that occasioned by
tearing heavy piece of cloth is first heard.
This tearing lasts from quarter to half
minute, and then come the final explosions of
varying intensity. Cubic yards of rock are
moved from their places, and other rocks are
broken to fragments. No smell or vapor ac-
companies.
These phenomena have only been observed in
the west end of the tunnel, in stretch of about
fifty feet. From the impossibility of obtaining
direct observations all attempts at explaining
the cause of these eruptions must be only
theoretical. The explosions appear to come
from talcose schist, which seems as if injected
from the sandstone in dykes about two feet
thick. The breaking seems to begin at the
point where the workmen drill. 1t is the opin-
ion of the engineer that the explosions may be
owing to water penetrating the rock, causing
expansion of the particles. There is, however,
no excess of water in these parts In many
cases the explosions seem to come from the in
ierior of the rock, which is not only broken, but
shattered. The workmen were driven out of the
tunnel on Wednesday, and were afraid to enter
again. They will resume their work as soon as
the eruptions cease and it becomes safe in the
tunnel.
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The OLD CLUMSY FRENCH SCREW, and the ex-
pensive hand screw, which have each done good
work in introducing screwfastened boots and shoes
tobpubhc notice, are being rapidly superseded by
the CABLE SCREW WIRE goods These comfortable,
economical and durable goods for sale by lead
ing dealers In all parts of the country.
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FROM BORDEAUX.
BORDEAUX, March 10.--In the national as
sembly to-day after a speedily Theirs strongly
urging the removal of the assembly to Ver-
Sailles, the assembly rejected, 407 to 104, an
Notwithstanding an immediate removal to
Paris, whereupon the proposition for removal to
Versailles was adopted, 406 to 104. The first
public sitting will be held at Versailles on the
goth of March.
FROM PARIS.
PARIS, March 1.-THE Cloche newspaper an
nounceS the death of Henry Rochefort.
Thirty German wounded soldiers were killed
by recent accident on the Versailles railway.
Forty thousand mobiles have left Paris, in ac-
cordance with the demand of Gen. Won Moltke
All is quiet to-day at Montmartre. The Ma
tional Guards return the cannon in their pos
session to the government on conditions that
their organization is not to be dissolved, and
the continuance Of the allowance to each men,
Der Of one franc and half per day until work
Is resumed. In accordance with this arrange
meut the National Guard have already COM
menced to park their cannon in the Garden
of Luxembourg.
FROM LONDON.
LONDON, March lit is announced that the
conservatives will introduce a resolution in the
house Of commons TO rescind the first and second
articles of the declaration of the Paris congress
of '65, concerning neutral flags aud privateering.
Dsraeli will demand a division of the house
upon the measure.
John Stewart Mill presided at a meeting in
st. James hall last night ofthe workmen'S peace
society, for the purpose Of uttering a protest
against the eXtravagant army expenditures. Mr..
Mill, in his remarks in reference to the govern
ment army bill, praised the sections providing
for the abolition of the system of purchasing
commissions. He preferred to asSimilate the
army to that of Switzerland rather than to that
of Prussia. A resolution was passed condemn
ing the proposed increase in army expenses,
Many members of parliament attended the meet
ing
The schooner Hope has been sunk near Glas-
gov, and all on board lost. The schooner
Northern Star has been wrecked near Wex-
ford, and it is believed that the entire crew per-
ished.
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CHICAGO, March ll.-Flour firm; spring extras 81
"a $50, Wheat-No2 spring Chicago declined Nc; sale
at Sl,4H; Corn Arms No mixed 59A q S2sc. oat
ssh a SOC Barley-No 2 spring nomnally II a 1sc
High wines SIC. Provisions fiat. Mess pork $20,25
shoulders ! a 7he Live hogs steady at SO @ 1S7N
Cattle shade higher, at s4l5 a. SIS Recelpts-3OOt
bbls -four 5000 bush wheat 900 bush corn 5000 busl
oats. 1000 bush rye, 1000 bush barley, 1000 hogs Ship
ments5O0O bbs flour 1000 bush wheat 4S 900 bush
1000 bush rye. 28O0 bush barley.
CINCINNATI. March ll.-Provisions dull. Mess porl
held at Sll5O Bulk meats nc for shoulders, and ~
l0H for sides Bacon SIC for shoulders and l0x a.
for sides. Lard IL "a l2Ac. Whiskey firm AZ SIC.
NEW ORLEANS, March ll-Cotton quiet; middings Il
n lAAc.
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When It IS considered that fourteen OF the
joint stock insurance companies of the COM
monwealth, representing an aggregate capital
of 4067 900, reduced their surplus nearly $780,
900 in 1870, all parties interested have good rea-
son to be satisfied with the exhibit of the thir.
teen fortunate companies above named
We have not noted the changes in the other
six OF the companies which the report shows
have increased their surplus, because they are
either so small or so recently formed that the
comparison would hardly be just one. And it
may be remarked in general that the above
views of the standing of the companies named
arc but two of many which might be given and
that it does not necessarily follow that every
company not appearing in the above tables is
not strong, both in capital and surplus; but it
docs show that the above companies have been
proftably conducted. Courier.
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United States currency 6s............. ll4A@Dll4n
state bonds were excited In the South Carolinas
which sold at SO q 10, The Virginia bonds were In
good request on orders from Europe and the close Of
business 81 was bid, strong, with bonds offering for
less than 49, Connecticut 6s closed at l0A bid, and
Rhode Island Is l0l bid.
The speculation of the stock exchange continues to
present untiagging interest Today the fluctuations In
some Of he leading shares have been of character u-
expected by the most sangune of parties outside Of the
combinations AMI cliQues who control the course of
prices and know the secret underlying each particular
movement. The features which have baen more promi
nent today have been Ohio and Mississippi Western
Union, and Union Pacific. The first mentioned stock
has risen on enormous transactions to 4sH 1t will be
remembered that this stock closed last night what was
then considered an eXtraVagant figure but II seems that
there is at the bottom Of the rise further expansion Of
the speculative operations of the Vanderbilt party.
The following are The highest prices of stocks at the
plna
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THE Gas WELLS OF ER1E Pa, are a strikin

The GAS WELLS OF ERIE, Pa, are a striking
popularity of the place, and give promise OF
great enlargement and growth to its business.
Years ago, in boring for oil, they found little
oil, bat plenty Of gas. Some, az least, of those
time, aud yet little or no use was made of 1t
until within the past two years. Now it is
driving much machinery, besides warming and
lighting many dwellings and public buildings.
ihere are now about twenty wells in the city.
An are successful. 1t seems they may tap
the earth in any place, and it Yields gas. They
pore down from 800 to 800 feet, and the gas flows
freely. They have but to tube it, and con-
duct IT where they will, and use it as they
please. The engines to the city water.
Wor6s are driven by the natural gas, A
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Consulting Physician to the MORRILL, MEDICAL INsrI
TUTE, No. 3Bulhnch street. the Revere House. Bos
ton may be confidently relied upon in all cases requiring
skill and experience His unrvaled and word-renowncd
preparations for all forms of SpernatorrhGa Impotency
and nervous debility &C. in and for the cure of all
Female Complaints, can only be had of himself at his
Office, where he may be confdentiay consulted at all
hours. Ladies' suffering under any of the complaints
peculiar TO their sex can condenally consult with the
doctor with every assurance of safety and prompt ree
See his MEDICAL ADVISER AND GUIDE TO HEALTH, price
10 cents, All letters promptly answered by return of
mail. dM, Th&S&wtf ia3l
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Joint stock Insurance Companies of
Massachusetts.

We have just examined advance sheets of the
Massachuse tts insurance commissioners report,
covering the business of the companies for the
year 1870. There are thirty-three joint stock
companies incorporated and doing business in
the state. OF these, in 1870, nineteen increased
their surplus in the aggregate 1851 1858, and four
teen reduced their surplus and capital 1926, AGA.
This large reduction of surplus and capital we
should suppose would leave several companies,
having very large amounts at risk, in weakened
condition. 1t is very important to the insuring
public that it should understand which compa-
MES are safe to insure in, and we know of no
better service we can reuder our patrons, hold
ers of insurance policies and owners Of insur-
ance stocks, than by giving few facts and de-
auctions from the advance sheets Of the com
missioner's report.
The per cent. of gain of surplus of thirteen
of the nineteen companies referred to upon their
surplus of January l, 1870, is as follows:
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The total increase of surplus of the said thir-
teen companies is 1926 1884 This is very graf
flying exhibit to the holders of policies, and
holders of stock in said companies, and shows
that their fortune has been good, notwithStand-
ing the year 1870 was so disastrous to the in
surance companies of the country Surplus is
surance company, and as in indicative of its
condition, the value of its policies, and the
worth of its stock, surplus is considered worth
as much and even more than capital. Indeed it
has been said by experienced underwriters that
100000 of surplus is as good a guarantee as
100000 of additional stock. Therefore the per
cent Of gain Of surplus on the capital stock of
company becomes very interesting and i'm
portant item.
By comparison we find that the per cent. of
gain of surplus for the year on the capital stock
of the above named thirteen companies is re-
specially as follows:
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John y. Clark ~ Son, Commission Merchants
and dealers In Flour and GRAIN Grass Seed Lime, cal
cined Plaster, Or. Bone Cement, Salt, Guano super
phosphate Of Lime, and Western Produce, Nos IS and
81 Front st., Worcester Mas.
diff JOHN s. CLARK q SON,
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RateheIor,s Hale nve.

This splendid Hair Dye is the best in the world; the
only true and perfect Dye; harmless reliable lnstaia
cons; no disappointment ridiculous tints remedies
the i'll effects Of bad dyes nygorates and leaves the
Hair soft and beautiful, black or broom. Sold by ali
Druggists and Perumers and properly applied at Batch
elor's Wig Factory, No. I6 Bond ST., New York.
le2 dly
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have expired, the medium will probably have
received liberal reward and disappeared, and
the Memphis people, when the jar has been
opened, will learn what they are very anxious
to know, the explanation OF the "Brinckley mys-
terry" which has drawn crowds of the credulous
and superstitous to the college grounds, and
filled columns of the city papers daily.
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LATEST MARhErs.
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

NEW York, March 1.-THE bank statement for the
week ending this morning is unavorable The changes
Loans have increased S. III US deposits Increased
S4s6500; specie decreased S56303l legal tenders dc
creased S9I3.SS4; circulation decreased S5.2ll
Money was easy at 4 5per cent Gold was dnll and
steady, with all the sales at lllH a liza The average
carrying rate was per cent The gross cearances were
SJ590OWQ. Governments quiet and unchanged.
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