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FOrty-Second Congressional Session.
WASHINGTON, d. e., Feb ?.
HOUSE

Mr.. Lynch, of Maine, offered resolution,
which was adopted calling on the secretary Of
the treasury for information as TO the tonnage
value of cargoeS representing the trade of this
country in 1870 with Mexico, Central and South
America Australia and all the Pacific Islands;
also with China, Japan and the East Indies;
also between the Atlantic and Pacific states, and
similar information relative to British tonnage,
cargOeS, values etc.
The Indian appropriation bill was then taken
up An amendment was adopted that no pay
ment be made to hostile tribes, and deductions
for Indian depradations. The bill was then
passed.
A bill was reported to pay the college of Will
liam and Mary, in Virginia, $4,000 for the
buildings burned by soldiers during the war. 1t
was taken in the committee of the whole.
Discussion on the educational bill was con-
tinued at length.
Mr. Hibbard of New Hampshire opposed the
bill, arguing that congress possessed no consti-
tutiona authority to pass such measure.
Mr.. Kerr also opposed the bill, and referred to
Mr. Hears speech IN support as being unworthy
of him, and designed to make false charge
against the democratic party in connection with
education Indiana had to-day a munifccnt
educational fund of about eight and II half mil
lions.
Mr., Hoar suggested that the fund came from
public lands
Mr.. Kerr-"By no means"
MIR. Hoar-"No part of It'll"
Mr.. Kerr did not say so"
Mr.. Hoar-"No, but | ask you, that is all:'
MIR Kerr stated from what sources the fund
was derived-thrce and Il half millions from
bonds issued by the state; about four millions
from public lands.
Mr. Hoar-"rhen the gentleman admits that
the bill is in the line OF the democratic policy in
its betterday."
Mr. Ker-"This bill is precisely out of the
line with the democratic policy, and precisely in
the line of the present and past policy of the ie-
publican party
Mr.. Parker, of New Hampshire, member of
the committee on education, opposed the bill.
Mr.. Townsend, of Pennsylvania, member Of
the committee, advocated the bill
Mr.. Mckee made an argument on the same
side.
Mr.. Shellabarger spoke of the great impor-
lance Of the pending measure, as contrasted
with the little attention paid it by the house.
Mr. Biggs defended Delaware from the asper-
sions OF Mr.. Townsend. He remarked that, as
that gentleman lived near the border Of Della
ware, it was no wonder he and persons given 10
his practices should be a little afraid of the
whipping post. The hsinuation against the
venerable member from Pennsylvania was SO
udicrous that it provoked laughter all over the
house.
Adjourned
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Criminal Record.
rum AND MuRpER

hbm AND mlkDEH
LEXINGTON, KY, Feb. 2.-James Slough, at
Richmond, while drunk and jealous, butchcrcd
his wife by stabbng her sixteen times yester.
day,
MORMON SPORTS
SALT LAKE, Feb. AIT MASQUERADE hall
last night, "A tremendous row occurred The po-
lice were beaten off, but returned with shot
guns, made arrests and stopped the perform.
auce.
ALMOST MURDER.
PATERSON, Feb 2.-llenry Pitcher was at
tackled by robber on the platform of car on
the Ellie road near Paterson on Wednesday. In
me scuiiie lie was thrown off the train seriously
inIuring his head and body.
swINDLERs.
ST. Louis, Feb. 2.-James Thompson was ar.
rested here yesterday for swindling Farley
smith 4 Co., of Montgomery, out of SO $50
which he obtained on forged drafts some DAYS
ago. Nearly all the money was found on him.
TUE GALLONS.
CHARLESTON, FEB. 2.-Samuel White. colored
was hung here to day for the murder Of w. b.
lidea, last summer. Whites accomplice, a
negro named Baden, had his sentence com.
muted by Governor Scott to imprisonment for
life, when under the gallows
PEAcE.MAKER KILLED.
EVANSVILLE, Ind, Feb, 2.-Aloses Dixon, an
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Fire Record.

AT GREENvILLE, CT.-Loss HEAVY.
NORWICH, Feb. 2--Ihe school house at Green
vile was burned this morning about six O'Clock.
Loss heavy.
LATER-sTATEMENT OF THE LOSS.
The fire in the Greenvile school house was
eXtingushed this afternoon, alter the upper
story and part of the interior was burned. Loss
$4,000; insured for $4,000. The building was
large and elegant three-story structure, model
cd after the Wells school house in Boston, and
cost in 1869 about 900.
AT QUEBEC-Loss $4,000.
QUEBEC, Feb 2.-Sorties' wareroOms and
Ihompson's book store were burned this morn.
ing. Loss $4,000.
AT PATERsoS-Loss $4,000.
PATERSON, Feb. 2,-rehaus' dyeing establish.
ment has been burned. Loss $4,000
AT CINCINNATI-Loss $4,000,
CINCINNATI, Feb. 2.-JoneS' planning mill was
burned to-day. Loss $4,000.
At sEwCAsTLE-Loss $50 600.
NEWCASTLE, Pa, Feb. 2-.rhe Monitor Press
company's works have been burned. Loss $780,
900; insured for $500
At CoNCoRn-Loss $4,000,
CQNcoRp, N. H., Feb 2.-The large steam
saw mill near blossom Hill cemetery, owned hy
Abbott \ Holt, was destroyed by fire this eve
nng, Loss, about $4,000; insured for $1,000
AT LoUlsvILLE-Loss NOT STATED
LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. "A fire occurred 10.
day in the "Orphanage Of the Shepherd p in this
city damaging the building considerable
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SUNDAY Notices.

Church of the Unity-Rev. Richard Metcalf of
Winchester will preach morning and evening.
Splritualists-Miss Jennie Legs will lecture In
Horticultural hall afternoon and evening, ut ~ and
~ p. NJ.
Pleasant street Baptist church-Rev. VIM. Fitz of
Burrillville Il. L., will preach morning and after
noon.
Grace church: Sermon in the morning by pastor
Rev. A. MckeOwn, ON "Our Indebtedness to the
pulpit" In afternoon sacrament and baptism.
Rev Mr. st. John, by request, will repeat his ser
mon OF last Sunday morning ut the Uniyersalist
church tomorrow evening. Subject, 'Relisious
inconsistencies.
The Christadephians meet ON Sunday morning at
l0Bs o'clock, NJ at their hall, $50 Main street, up
two flights. Subject, "rhe promises made to Abra-
nam and David, yet to be fulfilled in the re-esta1-
lishment OF the Kingdom of God In the Holy Land,
with Christ upon the throne OF David as king of
the Jews and emperor of the world "
j. f. Smith will SPEAK In AnthrOpolOglcal nall
tomorrow at 81 O'Clock p. NJ. Subject Chris
tan Duty and Moral Responsibility.
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Accidents.
The Appalling Disaster on Ibe Lehiai,
Valley Railroad List of the Dead -
--latest Particulars, etc.
THE KILLED AND WOUNDED.

THE KILLED AND WOUNDED.
SCRANTON, Pa, Feb. 1.-The following are
the names Of the passengers killed by the acct
dent on the Lehgll Valley railroad: julius
Smith; Mrs Practorious, wife Of Professor Pric-
tOrious of Wi!kesbarre, Pa; Miss Miller and
William Stills, wife and daughter oflReading.
Pa.
The following were injured Hon. f. s. Dana,
Sheriff Whitaker, Miss TroXell, Miss Spoid of
Wiikesbarre. Pa: George Broder aud a man
named Wolf of Wbitehaven John Cox of Beth
lehem. Conductor Sheffield and a brakeman.
name unknown. Miss TroXelI and Messrs.
Bruder, Wolf and Cox and the conductor are
considered seriously injured
MORE DETAILS.
Shortly after the removal of the bodies 10 the
Mansion house three Others died. one being a
female school teacher. The accident was from Il
broken rail caused by frost The engine and
the two first passenger cars went over it safely.
The next car, breaking the coupling, was pre-
ciptated down the steep embankment dragging
the car following after it. All the passengers
but two were more or less injured. The COM
pany did everything for the comfort of passen-
gers after the accident. This is the first in
stance of the loss of life on the I.ehigb Valley
railroad
Details state that after going down the en-
hankment the engineer and fireman rushed TO
the assistance of the wrecked cars, together
with the passengers in the first ear. The first
body drawn out from the fore part of the car
was colorcd man, his face and forehead being
crushed. He was quite dead. The feet of col
ored woman was next seen extending from be-
meath part of the car that was still burning.
In a few seconds the charred timber was re-
moved and the dead body of Il full crown per-
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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-02-03

TRoTTING ON THE IcE.-rhe race yesterday
was open to all horses for purse OF $500, and
the attendance at Lake Quinsigamond was good.
The first money was won by John Whitney's
Gray morrill,, the best time made being 2:lO.
The time made on the ice IS, however, of no ac-
countas matter of record, fact well known
by those interested. T. G. Whites Farragut
won the first heat, but took the second place in
the three following, Morrill, easily winning the
race John Langley's Queen of the East third.
These three were all that trotted, the other two
entered-Thos. Smiths Lady Marshall and j.
W. Worsestcr's Madawaska Maid having been
drawn. The same judges acted as on Thursday,
and on being appealed to to decide some difficult
ty among the outside bets, settled the matter
by declaring them all off.
A match for $1,000, to be trotted on Lake
Quinsigamond on the 18th inst, has been made,
between Faragut, owned by T. {. White of
this city, and Major Allen, owned by Barney
Brown OF Providence.
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Political.
Maine.

DOINGs OF THE LEGIsLATuRE.
AUGUSTA, Feb. 2.-lhe following were passed
to be enacted, and sent to the governor for his
approval: An act TO incorporate the Winthrop
savings bank to incorporate the Millinoeket
dam company; acts authorizing j. +. Setson,
d. 4. Church, Tobias Roberts aud Others, to
build and extend wbaryes. A bill has been re-
ported which changes the shire town of Somer.
set county from Norridgewock % Skowhegan
which was specially assigned to next Wednes.
day. Legislation was reported inexpedient on
the order proposing to change the laws relating
to the method OF eleclng senators and other oftl.
GERS,
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PcrsOmnI TcIcurnrnia.

Grand Duke Alexis and party arrived at
Memphis yesterday afternoon. A reception
took place in the evening, which was followed
by ball and Il banquet.
The New York yacht club has reelected JAS
Gordon Bennett Jr., commodore; w. Z. Doug
lass, vice commodore, and Frank Osgood, rear
commodore.
Henry Coulter of Pittsburg accepts the chal-
lenge of Biglm brothers for Il thousand dollar
boat race, TO take place in May on the Schuyl-
kill river, Philadelphia.
Gov Hartman l'a9 assurances rom some of
the ablest republican speakers i'll congress that
they will visit New Hampshire aud aid in the
canvass which is to bring back that state to her
position in the Union column.
DIR. VIM. L. Collins, late pension agent at
Washington, has probably clouded an hitherto
honorable reputation by using the public money
TO sustain his Grand Army journal. He is one
oil the few survivors among those who under
went amputation at the hip joint during the
war; but he has ut times since experienced in
tense pain and was not in condition to manage
newspaper and the pension Office at the same
time; keeping but one cash account for the two.
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THEATRE.-The audience at Music hall last
evening was not SO large as on Thursday night
but it was select and appreciatiye The play
Caste-was thought by some to have been given
better than on the first evening, and improve
ment by the practice of even one appearance
would of course make some difference with such
apt beginners. IN fact, it would take but
small amount of practice to make excellent
comedy actors of Pyne, Brown aud Mary Stone.
The other parts were admirably done; and the
success of all concerned in the presentation of
the play should encourage them to give similar
theatrical performances from time 10 time, as
they may feel moved to assist in raising money
for like worthy objects. The public will soon
get in way of patronizng, if the same care is
raken as has been displayed on the last two
evenings
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LATEST NEW S.
BY TELEGRAPH
20 THE WORCESTER DAILY SPY
From Washington.

MIR. HaIe's PFOspeets-BusIera and LOrinS
Discussion on Hr. Hears Educational
BiII-The President and CIVIL Service
HsefOrm-AbOut the FishcPies-PPOspect
for UIah-EsabeIIa Threaiens-C Ommit-
tee Hearings, etc.
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Old World News.

Preparations for tIse Grand Day Of
ThnnlsgIVing-UI;er of the Press
and People of England Concerning The
Treaty Of WashingtOn-Thiers and the
French GOVernmcnt-RepOrte Barbar-
Gus Treatment OF Jews, etc.
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johnson, colored, on Thursday night about
three miles from this city. Two coored rufians
had attacked Johnson's house and forced open
his door, when he fired and killed Dixon, who,
it is believed, was acting as peace-maker.
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by the house committee to-day, but without no
action.
A dispatch from Danvile, Va, says a meet
ing of tobacco manufacturers to-day, unani
mOusly resolved to urge congress to adopt a
uniform tax on all grades of tobacco.
The secretary Of the treasury to-day called in
sl,75O,O00 of the three per cent temporary loan.
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SUPERIOR CouRr-CIvIL TERM. -Blcon.
J-Friday, FEB. 2.-rhe case of Freeman
Freeland, versus Mary Dewitt Frceland,
which has occupied five days, was decided
by A verdict for the plaintiff. This was an
action 10 recover under Il mortgage OF real
estate, the question in issue being as to the
validity Of mortgage, amounting to some six or
seven thousand doll airs, given by the husband
fnow deceased) Of the defendant 10 the plaintiff.
The defendant claimed that the mortgage was
fraudulent, as being given with view OF de-
laying or delraudng creditors and thatit was
given without consideration. The parties re-
side in Sutton. The case has been before the
court some four or five years, and at the August
term, 1869, a jury trial was waived, aud the case
submitted to the court, which found for the de
PENDANT, and ordered n conditional judgment for
S1,253. 70 this the defendant filed exceptions,
which were sustained by the supreme court. At
the last September term an agreement between
the parties was filed, to submit to jury the
question rs to possession and the amount due
This jury sustained the validity Of the mort
gage, and founG that the defendant did dissieze
the plaintiff, Sc, aud assessed damages in the
sum Of s6,S14.67. Staples & Goudng for plain
tiff; Very for defendant.
The court has adjourned TO Monday next,
when the following cases will be in orders Nos.
$40, ele, 800, 1929, 1881, Iat2, lt.!.
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SUPERIOR (CRmINAL) CouRT-RocKwELL,
J.-Friday, FEB, 2. Henry Smith pleaded guilty
of breaking into the barn Of Ephraim Graham, in
Lunenburg, on the night Of Dec q, and larceny
thereGrom of horse, carriage, harness, &C. He
was sentenced to hard labor in the state prison
for five years, and one day solitary.
Margaret Kennedy, of Worcester, pleaded
guilty to three complaints of violation of the
liquor law
Edward Kelley, Worcester, pleaded guilty of
liquor selling and was fined fifty dollars and
costs.
Bernard McManus, Worcester pleaded guilty
of keeping liquor nuisance, and was fined $50
and costs.
The case of Lewis Hopkins, of UXbrdge, for
keeping liquor nuisance, for being common
seller, for keeping liquor with intent to SELL and
for single sales of liquor, four complaints, tried
together, was given to the jury just before the
adjournment, and they have rendered sealed
verdict. Very and Deane for defendant.
On trial, William Waugh of Worcester, for
keeping a liquor nuisance, McCLferiy for de
iendaut
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MADRID, Feb IA dispatch has been received
from the governor general Of the Philippine
islands, announcing a serious attempt at re-
volt. company oftwo hundred native sol
diers belonging to the artillery service rebelled
and took possession of Il fort The place was
subsequently carried by assault by the regular
troops. and all the insurgents killed
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MOHAMMED ALI AND HIS HOUSE.

An historical Romance. By LOUISA MUHLBAcH.
with illustrations by Alfred Frederick | vol Syc,
23O pages. Paper covers price, SlOO; cloth, Sl5O
"fhe study which enables the author to delineate so
accurately the motives and incentives TO action which
moved men and women of past age must &c close and
untlring and Louisa Nuhlbach shows In all Of her works
perfection which carries the reader into The very
presence of the characters represented "-.Syracme
J0aJRdi
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BARBARoUs ATTACK ON JEWS.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Feb. "A barbarous at
tack has been made on the Jews in Ismail, on
the Roumanion frontier. Several were killed
and many wounded, and all who could-men,
women aud chldren-aed from the place 10 save
their lives The fugitives have been kindly re-
ceived by officers of the porte.
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The Weather.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-Northwest wind, with
snow, will prevail by Saturday morning from
Massachusetts to Virginia.
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WASHINGTON, D. C. Feb. ,.

SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE WORCESTER spY.I
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-12

posed Of by the decision Of FIVE test cases. one repre-
sentinR each class These will be taken appeal to the
Supreme Court This leaves about 1,5oo OF miscel-
laneous character not pressed for trial. and the great
number has given rise to considerable comment on the
part attorneys and Others who are acquainted with
and interested in the proceedings OF the Court OF Claims
and who, instances attribute this condition OF
the docket TO ineficiency on tho part OF tno
Court. This Ia unfair to the Court Claimants
after filing their claims are limited TO Elk
years within which prepare and prove up their cases.
which otherwise are dismissed. In great majority OF
the policy of claimants has been to delay bringing
the trial until late period in their term OF SIX
years. in order that the witnesses for the Government
may become scattered and their whereabouts unknown
to the Assistant Attorney General Col McMlchaei hs
begun to remedy this evil by issuing notices 10 eIa
ants the preparation Of their cases WITHIN SIX
months upon pain Of having them dismissed In ths No
is sustained by rule OF the Court aud his labor OF
the docket thorough overhaung Is one OF CONSIDERABLE
magnitude.
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THE WHARTON TRIAL.

ANNAPOLIS, Jan. 1.-THE Court met at 1C
O'Clock. DR.. Josiah Simpson called, and testified
that he surgeon in tie United States Army has
known Mrs. Wharton 20 years during which time she
enjoyed high reputation for amiabty and humanity
has read the hypothetical statement OF the defense
amned il carefully. and found indication of death
from unnatural causes and nothing in the symp
toms post mOrtem 10 justify other conclusion.
Miss Rose Potts of Washington called and testified
70 acquaintance with Mrs. Wharton and To her gen.
eral reputation for kindness and humanity.
Mr.. Thomas-From your knowledge OF tLG character OF
the accused do YOU believe her capable OF committing
the OF murderf
The State objected, and the argument the question
lasted nearly two hours, when the Court decided that
the question could not be entertained.
Benjamin b. Hughes Of Bridgeport Penn, next
examined He said he knew Mrs Wharton from her early
childhood his Immediate neighbor hood
character for amiabity and Kindness remarka-
BILE VIM. H. Hodsteil of the county said he knew
Mrs Wharton years. and corroborated the
OF the preceding witness. Col. James Wallace OF
bridge, Nd has known the accused since 1861 his test
mony corresponds with that or the witnesses last
called.
Gen. George H. Stuart OF Baltimore testified to the
same effect did Col. K c. Drum Assistant Adjutant-
General U. s. Army Gen. d. Il. sackett, nspectorGe
era L. :. Army, aud several other witnesses, among
them MajOr-Gen Hancock. The Cont then adjourned
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CONVENTION OF N.u ~,
MEETING OF THE Iyn1,

WASHINGTON, Jan. LII COMMISSION.
Indian Commission met at the A. United States
a. n' nearly fuH board being pres gton House at II
attendance by invitation of the Comm There were In
yves nom the religious societies to won representa-
fnt has committed the moral and edpn@ the Govern.
we western tribes and the nonin ion onal traipn,
unaer the peace policy adopted BY many OF the
n me only religious bodies charghe Admin
Ssehted, were the Roman Catholics n who were
az , rh,tarians. The Hon. Columbus Deb Hebrews
- inh lne Interior, and Gen. A. Walker Cop, secre,
he AHalfs, were present. Reports weressioner
tn,o and other officers represeniade by
.ors.ns soceties: Friends two societies. " the
satlonaiiss, Methodsts, BaptisSsby-
r There being fun representations fronand
III. Tlssu!Iatons within each OF these reIishe
saSiieinents presented OF the pro0ress inps
~ these t Tes during the past two or three yearse
Wers M s Ds from their wild and nomado ID
Ety G. H. Vg dI ucnlArly the accounts given by tia.
amen H. ypic, Congre nationalist, Of the WORK
"'"o"s '"' 'A'pP"as In Minnesota; and by Mr.. Welsh