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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-01-08

BALTIMORE, Jan. 7.-Dr. Merriman Cole, a
retired physician, aged seyentv-three, was found
brutally murdered in his office at So North lx-
eter street, about eight O'Clock last night. He
was found by his daughter, lying dead on the
floor, with thirteen wounds about his head and
face, and his skull crushed in three different
places, apparently with hammer; no clue to
the murderer.
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Belgium.


BRUSSELS, Jan. 7.-Dispatches fro..
report that the wOrkmen of Sclargneaux aud
Win have struck for higher wages and a reduc-
ton of the hours Of labor. There has been
much turbulence and disorder since the strike.
The gend'armes were stoned, and some were
seriously injured. The civil authorities, finding
themselves unable TO preserve order, have sent
for troops. Similar labor troubles are immi-
nent at Charlerois, and cavalry will be dispatch
ed thither forthwith.
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Our New York Dispatches,

Our New York Dispatches,
GILMAN OF NEW YORK CRIMES.
James Fisk, Jr.. Murdered.
NEW PHASE OF THE MANSFIELD CASE
From the Court Room to Death.
DEATH WORK OF TIE ASSASSIN.
Stokes Shoots Fisk at His Hotel,
Details Of the Tragedy
LAST AGONY OF THE VICTIM.
Excitement in the City.
ETC. ETC, Ere.
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France.
UPRoARoUs SCENE IN THE ASSEMBLY.

UPRoAROUS SCENE IN THE ASSEMBLY.
PARIS, Jan. There was an uproarous scene
in the assembly yesterday, the occast,n being
the reading Of a large number of petitions
praying for the restoration OF a monarchy
Some petitions wanted Count Chambord, and
Others Count de Paris for king. The presenta-
ton Of their rival claims excited the partizans
of both princes to frequent demonstrations,
while republicans and radicals made a noisy OPP
position throughout the reading, which was fire.
quently interrupted.
HUGO.
The election of Victor Hugo is considered al
most certain. 1t is said his return to the assem-
bly, will defeat the pending motion for the trans
fer of the seat of government TO Paris, and that
the monarchists and enemies Of President Theirs
secretly favor his election.
ASSEMBLY WORK.
The assembly has elected presidents of fifteen
of the bureaus; all but three are conservatives.
The bishop of Orleans is president of the bureau
of education.
The select committee of the assembly APP
pointed TO secure a method for forming a new
constitution have made a report, which rejects
the piebtscitunl, and declares it the duty Of the
national assembly TO make constitution.
HUGO DEFEATED.
Mtdntght.-Van Train has defeated Victor
Hugo by a large majority
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FROM EUROPE.


SEARCH FOR DIR. LIVINGSTONE.
LONDON, Jan THE geographical society
has, in consequence of the refusal of the gov
erHment to aid it, appealed to the public TO as
sist It's projected expedition in search of DR..
Livingstone.
A POLITICAL PROPHET.
Napoleon, on New Years, is reported to have
said: 81 will give Theirs six months of the pres
dency of the French republic and, at that time,
Gambetta will be in his place, and the change
will be favorable to the imperial cause"
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Criminal Record.


4
SALT LAKE, Jan. Cit is said that Baker, the
principal witness in the Robinson murder case,
has been spirited away.
THE MURDERER OF PET HALsTEAD.
NEWARK, jan. 1.-The New jersey court of
pardons will hold a special session this week, to
consider the case Of Bolts, the murderer of Hal
etpnd
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Oaher Matters -Fwecd- Connolly Miss
ing-The gsuaI Amount Of Criminal
NeyS, etc.
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DEATH WORK OF TIE ASSASSIN,

Stokes Shoots Fisk at His Hotel.
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LAST AGONY OF THE VICTIM

Details of the Tragedy
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Excitement in the City
OTHER NEW YORK MATTERS

ETC
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The following are the provisions Of Col
Fisk's will: Mrs. Hooker, his sister. 500 600 n
Narragansett steamship company's shares. His
father and mother receive $4,000 year each. To
each Of the two Misses Morse he bedueatbed
$1,000 year; TO the ninth regiment S11 900
this gift was made a week ago, but was legalized
last night. To his wife he bequeathcd al the
balance of his property of ali kinds. TO jaw
Gouid, for whom he entertained the warmest
ana most disnterested friendship he left his
personal effects, and entrusted to him "the
labor of love" so 1t is called in the will, of car
rylng out all Fisk's projects in regard TO public
improvements. Mrs Fisk inherits all her hus-
bands shares in the Elie railroad.
MORE EXPRESSIONS OF OPINIONS.
As the day wore on, the feeling of horror at
the assassination Of Fisk became intensified 1t
formed almost the only topic of conversation in
all circles. Corridors leading to hotels were
crowded, and the assassination aud attending
circumstances were discussed IN all aspects.
But one feeling was expressed everywhere-
commsseration for Fisk, aud universal indgna-
ton against his cowardly assassin Il is be.
ieyed that the murderer will put In plea Of
insanity, but the general opinion seems 10 be
that unless Stokes is convicted aud suffers the
extreme penalty Of the law, there Is no safety
for human life in the city Even the enemies
Of Fisk admit that in the matter between him
aud Stokes, the latter was throughout the Of
Tending party.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-04-10
THE CINCINNATI CONVENTION.

kilograms from Washington to numerous parts
of the Union, state that within few days Senator
Trumbull has given his unequivocal adhesion to
the Cincinnati convention IN several letters OF
two of whlch will doubtless appear in print at
distant points before the meeting OF that conven-
ton. THO President of the Missouri liberal con-
vention, who will call the Cincinnati one to order,
has just returned from the West, and reports that
complete arrangements have been made for the
meeting of the convention on Wednesday,the first
OF Mayand that the attendance will be very large.
The New York. Pennsylvania, Indiana, Illinois,
and Missouri delegations will be composed OF large
numbers Of the leading republicans of those States,
and incud. many whose names have not yet ap-
peared in the published lists, Senator Summers
open declaration in support OF the new movement
- nov daily expected. =.=. .==.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-04-10

The claims for indirect damages under the
Washington Treaty are secuted by England as
preposterous and exorbitant but an English Ia
per, the London PaH Man Ga-ette, rakes UP
from Prof. Leone Lewis "History Of Japan an
instance Of quite as excessive grediness shown by
Britons themselves. BY the British Treaty with
Japan Of August 2G, lsis, the japanese Govern
ment bound themselves for one year 10 give Jap
anese coin III exchange for british or American,
weight for weight, and to supply ichibus against
dollars. 1t became practice for the foreign mer-
chants to take 800 to the Custom House, and ia
obtain for them token coins, weight for weight
namely, 81 ichibus. But with this money the
foreign merchant could go to the market and oh.
tain gold kobangs, worth two to three times the
intrinsic value OF his dollars He had, in fact
only to send kohangs to Shanghai and have then,
converted into dollars to recommence the opera.
ton.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-04-10
wILMINurON Ann WESTERN Il. Il.

1t is really gratifying TO witness the expedition
with which this road is being urged forward
Every day during the winter i'll which the en-
ployees could WORK was made 10 tell i'll progress,
and now the moment almost that the frost is out
Of the ground track laying will be commenced,
aud every foot OF the road that can he made SER
vicsable in building will be put in operation
Its ultimate great Importance to the city cannot
DO calculated just yet But those who are its warm
est friends, and they are all practical business
men, express the greatest confidence iii its prov
ing source of immense advantage and value 10
our city and the whole country adjacent
Should the rumor that the Pennsylvania Rail-
road intend erecting their coal shipping depot on
the Christiana, the advantages claimed through,
the construction OF the road will be realized
almost Immediately. We do not understand that
the Pennsylvania Railroad intend to abandon their
depot project at Delaware Cry Bat that they find
it will cost great deal more money, and a much
longer time to erect wharve' IN Delaware City. as
they will require to he OF the most permanent and
substantial character. To hstand the effects OF
the tide and supply the largest sized shipping.
While on the ChrstIana wharves AMI shipping
arrangements can be extempor,zed at compara-
lively little cost.
Should this be done. wh"u the Wilmington and
Reading extension TO The 1al region is completed,
which will be in about year, we presume Will
mington will he regarded OF the best locali-
ties for manufacturing establishments. if not the
very best in the country. Its connection with
the great inland railroad routes ,facties for ship
nents by water cheapness Of coal and produce
markets, cleanliness and consequent hea,hiulness
will all contribute to tins desired result.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-04-10

THE Mormon Convention at Salt Lake City
has passed elaborate resolutions approving the
policy Of the Administration. They probably had
IN mind the appointment of bingham Young's
sob to West Point, and the panion OF the convict
cd blsam'st, Bowen. The followers of Brigham
evidently expect more liberation for poygamy
and II they continue stradtast in their support o,
Grant they will doubtless not be disappointed
The oppressed Gentles are unconpromisng in
Their opposition to the admission OF Utah as a
State, and a call has been signed for convention
to give such expression.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-04-10

PACIFIC RAILROAD DELINoUENcY--A sensation
was crsatsd in the U. S. House of Representatives
on Monday by the introduction Of resoiuton by
Mr. NsEiey, OF Pennsylvania, t. provide for a
commission to examine into the financial condition
OF the Union Pacific Railroad ami especially &c
inquire It said road is able to quliate ITS indebt
edness TO the Uuited States. and ii so, that such
legislation be provided az will compel its payment
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-04-10

NIB. WHEELER, of New York, has introduced
into the House of Representatives a bill proyid-
ing that none but male citizens over twenty-one
years OF age shall be permitted to VOC IN Utah.
prohibiting officers Of election from placing any
marks on ballots passing through their hands, AN,
providing tor a registry Of voters III that Terri.
tory. This measure is intended to limit the pow.
or OF the Mormons, who under the pretence OF
woman suffrage now march their numerous wives
TO the ballot-box to express the will of Brig ham
Young.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-04-10
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educational.

u EMMETT SQUARE ACADEMY AND SEMI
IN NARY. Chester County. Pa. Whole expense
81 to Sa per week, extras.
octl3tf SHORTLIDGE NORRIS
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-04-10

Miss Charlotte Cushman gives two readiogs
in Boston this week. A492. 4% H'0
Thomas Mast has purchased fine house at
AOrrisst0wn. New jersey. a. A
Thaddeus Stevens law library will be sold
BY Thomas Il Sons on Friday next.
George Francis Is the only train rnnning
toe.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-04-10

A Poor PROSPECT FOR THE CRoI9 IN IRE
LAND.-From all that can he learned from the
agricultural districts Of Ireland, the prospects
Of good harvest are FAR from cheering. The
winter has been not only severe, but al.o most
nnhealthy--a wet sickly, dreary season through
out the island, and farmers argue from this that
crops will be unproductive and the harvest
small. In many Of the cities aud towns small.
pox has prevailed To an alarming extent. Dub.
lin particularly has suffered, and in Cork, Bel
fast. Drogheda and Waterford both small pox
and fever have helped to throw gloom over
the inhabitants of tlere cities. With these dis
eases, amounting almost TO nh epidemic, in the
towns, and POOR harvest prospects in the conn.
try, the harl-hipe Of Ireland will be increased
rather than sbated this year
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-04-10

-Four thousand two hundred dollars OF New Jer-
sey coupons, stolen from the Trenton bank in the
late robbery were returned on Monday morning
through the mail
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-04-10

THE DAiLy GAzErrE is published every afternoon
(except Sunday, at 4l6 Market street and served By
carriers to subscribers in all parts of Wilmington
and the surrounding towns and villages for six
cents week. payable weekly. Yearly subscribers
&3, in advance.
The DELAWARE GAZETTE established 1854.
is the largest and most lourshins weekly in the
State and has n larger circulation than any other
on the Peninsular. Published every Friday morn
nR Mt ~ a yesr, in adya yance.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-04-10
TO M.ne Nice rudt.i..g.

Say in quart lowl, take two eggs and twG
l,eaping nbiesposnfula Of fine sugar, web
beaten together, fiji HE bowl ha'f full Of
cook I'd rice, few little bits Of butter and u
good hAndfGlo Of rasins stir in all well together.
then hll the bowl with new milk. After the
ingredients are thoroughly mixed together,
bake in hot oven half an hour. When set
away TO cool. take a spoon and stir it up 80 as
to mix in the melted butter on the top and the
raisins ut the bottom. Nat with cream, slight y
sweetenCd Season with nutmeg or whatever
you like. 1t il good plan. If ones family is
large, to bake rice pudding in q basin. and
make two quarts at . time. Rural Neu Yorker
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-04-10

The kennctt Weekly Leader. in speaKing o the
lectures before the kennett Square Academy an
Seminary during the year. says.
Besides some single lectures the winter term has
included five lectures on German Literature. by Bay
ard Taylor, twelve by A. c. Norris. on Astronomy
Geography. twelve by prof. Moore. on Philosophy.
Chemistry, &c, ana five by DR. Ellwood Harvey. on
Physiology and hygiene.
Those who have children to attend school vii
please read the following notices -
l have had an opportunity for several years past.
Of observing the manner in which the Academy is
conducted as well as the department of the pupils
who attend it. and am satisfied that nothing is ne
elected which can further both the intellectual and
moraa development Of the latter
BAyARD TAYLOR.
CEDARcRorT, kRNNETT SQUARE. July -, ls,o.
UNION Pacific RAILROAD Co. Engineers Office. !
Omaha. Neb., July 31st 1870.
S. c. SHoRTLIDGE. A. M.-De"r Sr:-l desire to
express my acknpwl cdgments TO for the and
attention you have given to the education OF my
daughter. We are entirely satisfied with the pro+
that she has made in her studies at school,
and we expect soon to send to you another daugh-
ter. Being convinced that your seminary presents
superior advantages for the acquisition Of sound.
practical education. congratulate you on its in
ereasing popularity. Very respectfully yours,
7. Z. SICKELs,
Chief Engineer Union Pacific Railroad.
Send for Circulars which give the Prospectus and
new arrangements for ext school year. to
S. C SHOkTLIDGE, A. M,
matt kennett Sauare. Chester county. Pa
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CHARGES AGAINST UNCLE SAM.

Allegations from Hidden SOurces-Dctect-
ives Of the Secret Service Bureau and
Deputy Marshals to Violate the Election
Laws I'm North Carolina.
GREENSBORO N. c., July 30-Midnight
The following special despatch has just been re-
ceIved here from GodsbOro, N. CT
"Reliable information received leads us to believe
that federal detectives or marshals have been APP
pointed for oil voting places In the State. The plot
now seems to be to vote the negroes in rush early
on Thursday morning, then to create riot or dis
turbance, In order to afford detectives an OppOr-
tunity OF seizing the polls and ballotboxes.
Be on your guard and avoid all
disturbances. A Senator, who shall be nameless
Is the author Of this infamy. He has written to
deputy marshals in various parts Of the State to
appoint detectives, and asserts that the govern
ment intends that the election must be carried for
the republicans at all hazards" This information
Is in part confirmed by an influx of Northern de-
tectives In this section, some Of whom have
known to be connected with the Secret Service De-
partment of the United States
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RAILROAD SLAUGHTER IN KANSAS.


An Entire Train Wrccked-Five Persons
Killed and a Number Wounded-Spccu-
latf0ns ms to the Cause Of the Sla ug liter.
DENVER, Col, July 30, 1872.
A terrible accident occurred at about o'clock
yesterday morning, the Kansas Pacific
Railroad 1l3 miles east Of this place.
The westward bound passenger train, consist
ing OF two sleeping cars, one first class ana
one second class COACH and the baggage
and express cars, ran through the bridge
over Coon Creek. The entire train, except the
sleeping cars, was wrecked. Five persons wero
killed outright: number were wounded, sOmc or
whom Will probably die. The killed were all In the
second class car.
are:-
John Berger and wife-Cerman cmigrants they
leave two helpless children.
Susan Riley, from Ireland on her way to relatives.
residing here.
German girl, name unknown. .f
JOHN SOderguest, residence not stated.
THE WOUNDED
are Marie Leschoender aged eight years. hip badly
crushed; John Mclaughlin, train boy seriously:
Edward Manvill, OF Hannibal, No. slightly; George
Wallace, baggage master seriously; - Burgess
mai agent ana Cutler, express agent, both
Slightly.
As Coon as the news Of the accident was tcle-
graphed to Denver special train with surgeons
and nurses, was sent ont, and every possible care
will be taken Of the injured
The accident Is supposed to have been caused by
n WaterspOut bursting over the creek aud washing
out the suppO Il OF the bridge. ~
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COULD ANYTHING BE PAIRgR THAN THIsq
How to settle the Stokes Case.
Ngv YoUK July % 1874


To THE EDITOR or THE HERALD:-
Should Stokes be again brought to trial this fall
and verdict even obtained there will still DC left
undecided and remain an ugly question for the
''profession"-the very important medical points
raised and disputed by the scientific and amiable
doctors. Now, would suggest to those having the
case in charge plan whereby the necessity OF
having another long tedious and uncertain trial.
with all its attending trouble and expense, may lie
Obvatcd, and at the same time more direct, def
mite and just decision on all points be rem
dered, and one that l believe will give
entire satisfaction TO the public. Let "juryman"
be selected, with his mind, OF course, as blank as
possible, then let him In the precise manner and
place shoot Stokes, as Fisk was shot Now II under
the treatment OF those doctors, who claimed TO
"bel0ng to school that cures,r he RECEIVERS, or
course he Is not guilty Of murder but ilsk's doc.
tors may be, on the other hand should lie die
under their scientific manipulatlons, they are
guilty-of what This just and impartial plan VIII
decide the question in dispute, upon which each
party has staked his reputation for veracity and
skin, and whichever side goes down the public VIII
NJ c. JEFFERS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-07-31
THE JERSEY MUNICIPAL ooNvICTs.
Governor Parker Appoints Their Sue

The conviction AMI sentence OF the Police COM
missioners Of Jersey City created vacancies which
were filled by Governor Parker Yesterday. The fol-
lowing are the new Commissioners William W.
Hart, In place OF Thomas Edmondson; Matthew
Monks, in place OF Thomas A. Gross; James
Femming. in place OF Ezekiel. II. Pritchard,
and Henry Gaedc In place OF Frederick A. Goethe
Jacob T.. MarIuus, who was appointed by the
late Legislature In joint meeting and whose
reputation Is proof against indictments, holds
stands four democrats and two republicans
lMessrS Flemmlng and Marinus,. IL Is stated
although there Is not the shadow OF
authority for their exercise of municipal Offices
the Attoi ney Gcneral, whose opinion practically
settles this question, intends TO take prompt
action against them II they attempt to exercise any
official function after this date. There was great
rejoicing IN Jersey City, not merely III poilticca
circles but among The taxpayers az large, Whcn .me
announcement was made yesterday the lhn
obnoxious Police Commission was NO more.
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Several amendments TO the district constitution
were presented and referred to special Committee
Of seven, to be considered and reported on at a
future meeting. Some OF these look toward re-
duction Of the number OF representatives In the
annual meetings among other district towns, In
stead OF meeting twice year in this city IL now
does. On Sunday grand banquet was set for the
delegates in Irving Hail. at which short and Inter-
esting speeches were made by Messrs. Bicn, Fulk,
Goodhart, Judge Rosendac, Of Albany, Judge Koch,
Of New York Fakenburgh, Fox, Elliriger, Thai.
messenger and Dr.. BandI, and a pleasant, social
time was enjoyed.
g The officers OF the Grand Lodge are NJ Julius
Bien, President: NJ. Go0dhart, q. A.; jos. Fox,
G. "; s. Hambeigcr. @. g.; G. MARKS q. D. IT,. The
General Committee consists OF Dr.. Frcdlrin, >.
Sulzberger, NJ. Tlamessingcr and N. M. Ileckslcr.
The Grand Lodge adjourned to meet III annual scs-
sion in this city next January.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-07-31
TERRIBLE STEAMBOAT EXPLOSION.
The James Malburn Explodes Her BOil>
crs-Fifteen Men Killed and OtherS

THO JHmcS MnIburh ExpIOdeS 116T BOI1>
crs-Firtecm Men Killed and OtherS
Badly Scalded.
CHICAGO, July 80, 1872.
terrible steamboat explosion occurred on the
Mississippi River, about two miles above McGregor,
Iowa, about one O'Clock this afternoon. The raft
boat James Malburn, pound up, exploded her boiler
with fearful effect
or TWENTY-FIVE persons on the boat only ten are
saved as far as could be ascertained at the latest
accounts and several Of these are badly scalded
and otherwise injured
James Malburn, pilot, was badly wounded; Har-
vey Pierce, first engineer; Ross, second en-
gneer; J. Bradford, fireman; Alexander Apple
gate, John McNOrtOn scalded; l.. Y. Lahore,
child (Ole HansOn) were also injured.
The following are missing :-Captain Malburn
Tom Wilson, pilot; Pat. O'Neil, fireman; Henry
Tilburn. Known to be kled-Charles Young and
q child OF Mr. Smith.
The cause Of the accident is not yet known.