davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-05-25

LONDON, May 24.-It has been ascertained
that the vessel which was in collision with the
steamship Baltimore off Hastings night before
last was the Spanish screw steamship Lorenzo
Semprun She received no injuries The lug
gage OF the passengers Of the baltimore and the
cargo in the after compartments will be saved
but the forward compartment is iled with
water. When the crew of the Baltimore at,
tempted to lower her boats, just after the COLI
sion, the gearing used for that purpose would
not work, and it was impossible to float them
The passengers were seized with CONSERVATION,
but their fears were allayed by the prOmptness
with which the coast guard at Hastings came to
their assistance, The Baltimore will probably
be total wreck.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-05-25

ITHACA, N. Y, May A-About O'Clock this
morning the buildings belonging to w. G. John
son on Fall Greek were fired by an incendiary.
One Of the steamers of this city was stationed
on the high bridge over Fall Greek, just below
the foot of the main fall. When the fire was
nearly out, the bridge, without any warning by
CRACKING fell, carrying with Il tho engine ana
people who had copyrighted there to the mum.
Der of about two hundred.
The bridge was twenty feet above the water
and the whole Of il went down together, Fif
teen persons were seriously injured. including
some Of the students Of Cornell university,
Some are so badly injured that they are not ex-
Dpptcd 10 recover
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-05-25
Presbyterian General Assembly.

DETROIT, May 24.-The Presbyterian gen.
erai assembly attended a reception last night at
Governor Baldwins residence
The central church at Baltimore is designated
as the place of meeting of the next assembly.
The committee on vacant churches and unem-
ployed ministers reported, proposing the stated
clerk act as general, the secretary, with an
advising committee of seven to bring such min
listers and churches in communication with each
other. The report on the demssion of the min.
istry was disposed of by adopting the overture
proposed by the committee, and directing it
sent down to Presbyteries. The committee on
church erection made a report recommending
that 100000 be raised for that object during
the present year; adopted.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-05-25
sweeping and Di.ns,rous Tornado.

Chicago, May g4.--Last evening a terrific
tornado passed over several counties on The
Mississippi river IN the central PARTON Of eastern
Iowa aud central Illinois. 1t appears to have
moved ia a soulheastwardy direction. Accounts
IRON Des Moines county, Iowa, and Adams couu-
~, W., state that every movable thing in its
track was swept away, trees were uprooted
fences scattered, telegraph poles and lines de-
molished, and many barns and houses unrooled
or blowh down. SO far as heard, there was no
loss Of life, but the destruction VI property is
very great. No details yet.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-05-25

PoRT JEEvIs, May 24.-Thc Cincinnati ex-
press yesterday came into collision with way
train, near otisville, while going at the rate Of
thirty miles an hour, The two engines were
badly shattered, and the baggage car CON-
pletely telcscoped.
Baggage master Bower of Patterson, had his
leg broken in two places, and was otherwise bad
ly hurt. Charles Leonard, engineer, and Da.
vid Kent, fireman, were also injured. No pas.
sengers were injured The track is now clear
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-05-25
dNurtesttr 4aiIg spp.
CITY NEWS.

Joel Perranto died of small pox, on Lunelle
street, yesterday
The members of Frohsinn singing society are
spoken 10 in an advertisement.
Rev. I. Z. St. John will deliver the address in
Oxford, Memorial day.
Sothern, the great original Lord Dundreary,
with his side whiskers aud mmitable lisp, is to
appear at Music hall next Saturday evening
A second instalment of Harper's Monthly for
June has been received at Hollands. 1t is a
number of uncommon interest.
The auction sale of the new housesIon Elm st.
this afternoon, will doubtless draw together a
good attendance and excite lively competition.
Rev. Ira g. Bidwell of this city is to be one OF
the principal speakers at the anniversary of the
Massachusetts, temperance alliance, in Boston,
next Tuesday evening.
The Plymouth Congregational society broke
ground for the erection of their new church edi-
fee at the corner of Pearl and Chestnut streets
yesterday.
Old Election day, Wednesday of next week,
is to be celebrated by the Colt excursionists OF
this city by friendly visit to the Colts residing
in Marlborough.
jeremiah ToOmey and Timothy Coffee, two OF
the boys that escaped from the reform school at
Westboro' recently, and were arrested by the
police, were delivered to the officers of that in
stItution yesterday.
Rev. w. +. Mallalieu and Rev. Dr. F. ii. New
hall, both formerly of this city, are prominently
mentioned in connection with the editOrship OF
lions Herald, vacated by the elevation OF DR..
Haven 10 the episcopacy.
The grand jury of Hampden county has Just
found twenty-eight indictments against the Bos-
ton and Albany railroad company, for unneces-
sarlly and unreasonably obsrructing travel by
switching their trains across Main and Bridge
stree is in Springfield
We hope our readers will bear in mind the
fact that Decoration day is at hand, and the
scarcity of flowers renders it necessary that
every one at all interested should make extra
eXertion to supply flowers and bouquets for
decorating the graves OF our heroic dead,
Three men sitting on board across a wagon
i'll front ola pile OF old TIMBER were suddenly.
by some unadvsed action on their part preciD-
itated into the road near the corner of Main and
Pleasant streets, yesterday afternoon. The
horse became excited, and one of the men had
a very narrow escape from being run over while
lying on the paving.
The weather yesterday morning being favor
able, Howe's great London circus and menageriC
paraded the streets in all its glory, amid the
flourish of trumpets. The show was a very i'm
posing and credtable one, far better than that tC
be found inside the tents. For an exhibition Of
such pretensions the performances were rather
slim.
AT a meeting of the sewer committee of thirty
five, held last evening, the following gentlemen
were selected as committee to confer with q
committee appointed by the city government
Mes>rs. William Dickinson, F. p. Goulding, +
II. Kmnicutt, Lewis Barnard, and David S
Messinoer.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-05-25
The National Centennial,

PHILADELPHIA, May 2i,-The centennial
commission has fixed the time for opening the
exhibition on the 18th Of April, and TO close
the 10th of October, 1876. All articles for the
exposition must arrive by the first of January
to secure proper position and classification.
An invitation will he issued to every nation to
participate, and an acceptance Of the invitation
hxed for receiving applications ior space.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-05-25
RnllIe WIN Naliye. on ,he NiIe.

NEW YQRR, May 4,-sA letter to the Herald
from Khartoum states that Sir samuel Baker gu
his passage FROM Kharoum to Gondokoro, lost
one-half Of his command of 500 men, near
Bondokoro. Sir Samuel had five days fight
with the Bori savages, who proved treacherous
and instead Of supplying provisions as they
agreed, removed everything FROM thu reach Of
the expeditionists and assaulted them.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-05-25
Fires.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May IA special saws
the business portion of the village of Havsvilie.
near Ashland, Ohio, was destroyed by fire last
night. The fire originated in the drug store of
5. X. Black. The loss is estimated at $50, OOO ;
insurance light.
NEW YORK, May 24.--The building Nos. 81
and 1874 West 9th street was burned tonight.
DOenck & Co cabinet makers, lose $4,000, and
Marvin & Co., safe manufacturers, S40,0 600; E.C.
Robinson, owner Of the building, loses $40, 900 /;
insurance unknown. The safes falling through
the floors crushed the boiler which was filled
with steam, but nobody was hurt.
fire this morning at Union hill, Jersey City,
destroyed Clares piano factory and contents,
together with the dwelling house of the pro-
pnetor. Loss $4,000. A fireman named HotF
man was seriously burned
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-05-25

BALTIMORE, May 24.--ln the United States
circuit court, before Judges Hond and GILES, to-.
day, in the case OF the Omitted States against
George W. Murdoch, convicted last week of
having, as register OF election, violated section
two Of the enforcement act Of congress, mo-
ton for new trial, as also a motion for the ar.
rest Of judgment were overruled, when Judge
Bond pronounced sentence, imposing fine of
$500 with costs OF $500. Prisoners counsel has
filed an order for writ Of errore to til United
States supreme court,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-05-25
Ice ON the Cnnst.

HALIFAX, May 24.-Reports from the east.
ward say the coast continues INSTRUCTED by ice
seriously affecting business The Magdalen
Islands herring feet was compelled to return
without reaching the fishing grounds. The ice
is impenetrable. The American schooner Gen.
Meade was crushed by the ice in attempting to
force her way through. The crew was saved.
The strait of Canso is full of vessels unable to
proceed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-05-25
The Weather.

WASHINGTON, 7p. NJ, May 24-Probabilities :
The lowest barometer, north OF the lower lakes,
will continue moving enthusiastically, Clear
and pleasant weather will prevail Saturday over
the New England and middle states, with west
erly winds. Clear and partially cloudy weather
from the south Atlantic coast to the Ohio valley
and thence northward to the upper lakes
Dangerous winds not anticipated
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-05-25
Sewer Assessment ts-IIeetinz of the Board
of Aldermen.

A meeting of the board of aldermen was held
last evening for the purpose of taking action
upon numerous petitions which have been pre-
scented, asking abatement of the sums assessed
on account of the sewer. The committee re-
ported that they had received large number of
petitions and had made reassessmentS in cases
where persons petitioning were not owners of
the estates taxed on the 18th of April The list of
reassessments reported, with an order providing
for the collection of the tax, was adopted as fol
lows:
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-05-25

Officers attempted to arrest G. Taylor, a noted
couDterlciter, at Wellsvle, Ohio yesterday
afterpoopi and he jumped into the Ohio aud was
drowned.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-05-25

amendment Without disposing of the question
the house took a recess.
The evening session was for business of
the committee on claims
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-05-25

LIQUOR SEIZURE.-State constable brennan
of this city, Brown of Clinton, and Davis of
Templeton, Made a raid OH the liquor store
known as Joe Hills" on Mechanic street,
Thursday evening about six O'Clock. 1t has
been suspected that liquors were sold there reg
ularly, but the officers have never been able TO
find open doors. Every visit would only show
doors locked and deserted look about the
premises. But, armed with search warrant,
last evening, the officers hammered away at the
door until parties inside admitted them. Mr..
Sylvester S. Pierce was found in charge, and the
place indicated that thriving business has been
going on. Nearly every kind of liquor was found
on draught and the whole Stock and implements
were duly seized and CARED away without oppo-
sition. The liquors were found in fourteen diff
terent barrels and owned by Hill & Pierce.
CENTRAL DISTRICT CoURT-WILLIAMs, j.
Friday, May 24-Three parties, arrested on a
charge OF adultery, were discharged by order of
the court
James L Donovan, for assault and battery,
had his case continued until Mondays session.
Mathew Sweeny and jeremiah Sullivan each
paid the usual assessment of S3 and costs, and
Timothy Sullivan 50 and costs, for the privilege
OF getting drunk.
Patrick Leary, George W Armstrong and
Martin NoOnan were each fined So and costs,
and Dennis MeCarty 81 and costs, for drunken
ness, but not having the money were sent over
TO the house of correction.
SUPERIOR CoURT-CRIMINAL TERM SOUP
DER, J.-Friddy, Nay A.-Charles A. Porter,
for the larceny of horse, harness and carriage,
was sentenced to, the house of correction for one
year.
James Duffee, fOr maintaining liquor nni-
sance, was fined $50 and costs,
Cornelius Mack, indicted for stealing a watch,
pleaded not guilty. There being no evidence
against him the judge ordered a verdict of not
guilty and the prisoner was discharged.
John A. SWEET, for larceny, delaulted.
George Corners, found guilty Of keeping
liquor with intent to SELL was fined $40 and
costs, and ordered to give personal recogniz-
ance in $1,000 not to violate the liquor law for
one year
William NJ. Cunningham pleaded guilty on
All Indictment for keeping liquor with intent to
SELL and was fined $40 and costs, and ordered to
give personal recognzance in $1,000 not to yio-
late the liqnor law again for one year.
Frederick c.. Dorman, on an Indictment for
keeping liquor, delauted
The Auburn shooting case, which has been on
trial for the past two days, was given 10 the
Jury at the afternoon session, but at the time OF
adjournment they had not agreed. Previous to
an adjournment they were called in and stated
tbat elaypn wpre for and anp lor AZ
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-05-25

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May 24.-The United
States Circuit court, Judge Davis presiding, yes
terday issued decree Tor the sale of the Indian
aapols and Cincinnati junction railroad, by W.
w. GriSwald, receiver.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-05-25

TdbLed-E W Nichols, e g Partridge, G Part
ridge, Sanford NJ Kendall, James Il Fisher, Mrs N
4 sherman, Wells Goodwin Howe & Barton, Il +
Brooks lheirsl JOnn Thayer, John q Winslow,
james Green, james Dee, II & A Palmer, Isaac
DAVIS, Mrs Emily Is Paine, Charles Z Stevens, Mrs
Francis Nickerson, Gilbert Pierce, John u kettell
Not Abdted = Daniels & Harrington, Lucy Il
Knapp, Willard Jones, Mrs Il w Heard, Heuben
Spaulding, Davis Thayer Mrs Chas l. Pierce, Tay-
Rodney Miller Walter II Dugan, Charles II
Wood, VIM u Allyn II A Stone, Elisha Wheeler,
Benjamin Walker, Willard Jones,
Hearings were granted Mr. Joseph T. Daniels
and W. a. Williams, Esq. upon their petitions
for abatement, the mayor explaining to Mr.
Daniels the decision of the supreme court 10.
garding the taxing of estates which were too
low to be drained by sewer. Additional hear
ings will be granted on Monday evening upon
the petitions laid upon the liable, at which time
any person may appear 10 present. his claim,
An order was adopted nstructing tho city
solicitor To apply TO the Supreme court for an
INJUNCTION against r. G. Taylor for repairing
the building on The corner Of Main and Pleasant
streets, in violation vi the statute and city or
dinance.
Gins. W. Barker was appointed special police,
mau ut the Agricultural grounds.
The committee on elections and returns re-
ported in favor Of granting bearing 10 the petit
| TONERS in regard to the alleged irregularities IN
| ward ut the recent beer vote, but no time was
assigned for the hearing and the matter was
| tabled.
| Adjourned TO Monday evening.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-05-25
pATENT OFFICE BUSINESS
THOs. HI. DODGE,

- can and Foreign Patents procured Rejected Appli-
Gatons re-argued Interference Cases Prosecuted 0p
ions given as TO The validity and infringement of Patents
ald suits prosecuted and defended the United States
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-05-25

Formerly Principal Examiner and Chairman of tbp
Board OF Appeals, U. $. Patent odiceJ Counsellor al
Law Law ana Advocate in Patent Cases, Ohice-DOdge's
bioSk corner Fark and Portland ss.. Worcester Mass
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-05-25
for Sale.

nor SALE-About $4,000 feet of land on
Walnut It., near Town H1 !. Clinton, Mass.-Lcst
lot in town-will he sold at a hartan. Inquire Of
HORACE kEND III , Auction ,cr
MA div Ia Front st Worcester.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-05-25

EOR SALF-Two very nice Second hand
Il PIANO FoRrES-b1ih in good nrier-at a very
low price Inquire at Elizabeth ST., Worcester
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-05-25

nor SALE A Light Manufacturing
L Bu-ine 5, paying more than 100 per cent. pr III.
Good reason for selling. Capital quired, s, 500.
m2l dit IT X RICE.
EOR SALE-10O,OOO BRICKS. Apply
Il at Yari. BENNErr Il HINON.
mile from New Worcester, on Leicester road.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-05-25
CARRIAGES FOR sALEl

large stock OF fine Carriages OF my own manuflc =
ture, of The latest styles, which will sell low an war
rant to give good satisfaction
Please call and examine, at my Mandatory. in MIL
bury Mass. \ II pl'pISFR
m93 Dim
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-05-25
FOR SALE
CIDER AND VINEGAR.

The subscribers keep constantly on hand and tor sale
w the keg or hnrrel lain and u, fined Cider AM Cider
vinegar ufec from aduerai on.B Orders LEFT with r. j.
REED, 1853 Main Il with the sub, riher al SLrcws
bury l. n UApgupn a SIN
mh90 dStt " 49,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-05-25

nor SALE-A YOUNG HORSE,
wears Old, sound Kind, and good Toader; I'm be
seen at No. Allen st, or address NJ. II. FAY.
m22 dtf
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-05-25
EDWIN A. WARREN,
6Hants.

| HNABLE BOARDERS WANTED-At
y ALENE'S EATING HOUSE
No 69 Main ST., Worcester Mass. Meals at ali hours
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-05-25

NV y JIAIII II II IITAoE AND r Q II
n niture of the CLINTON HOUSE, containing 40
kooms with large and eommodious Stable attached,
ltnaied IN the beautiful village OF Clinton, Mass the
line OF the Worces and Nashua. and Boston, Clinton
and fitehhurg Railroads, IS miles Boston, " miles
IRON Worcester. Ii is also situated line OF two
New Roads, now in process of construction the
caster and Ma saehusetts Central Railroads. Sold for
tue reason the present occupant has other business
attend to.
Clinlnn. Mass III = :, ~
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-05-25
A Portable Steam Saw Mill.

Lane Pitkins' make, with 25-IIURSE POWER EN-
CINE, H0adley's make-a in complete running 0nler:
full complement of saws &c The whole concern is
nearly new, most approved make, every way right
VIII be sold at bargain. For further pai ticnlIs Apply
TO l.. A. ELY n co
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-05-25
HORSES HORSES =
Reeds Sale Stable, Shrewsbury.

HTMH large lot of fine, sound. western Horses
49, Just received and for sale cheap az
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-10-10
TEE MAzYCK STREET sTABBING
AFFAIR.

william Morrisey, the boy who was stabbed
In Mazyck street OF Tuesday afternoon, was in
90 critical a condition yesterday that 1t was
deemed advisable TO take his deposition. The
deposition was taken by Trial Justice Levy.
Morrisey was employed TO drive an Ice cream
cart for Mrs. E. Turpin. He states that Ma
grath. and himself had had a .fsticuf in the
ward at No. 20. MazycK srrett early In the after
noon. He obtained the better Of the fight.
Magrath, at the conclusion, cursed Morrisey
and left the yard, saying that he would meet
him again. When The latter returned on bis
cart In the evening, about six O'Clock, Nor
fisey drove up to his house. Magralh was
standing upon the pavement. He cursed Nor
risey again, whereupon the latter got'down
nom Ills cart. As Morrisey went within reach,
Nagrath made a cut at him and ran. Aorri-
sey pursued. Magrath being %overtaken,
stabbed Morrisey In the manner already de-
scribed in THE NEWS. Trial Justice Levy COM
mitted Magrath to Jail to await the result of
the wounds. -
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-10-10

TROOPS OF AILMENTS VANoUIsHED.-On &C
count of the promptness with which 1t checks
the fevers generated by unhealthy exhala,
lions, Hostetter's Bitters is considered an In
dispensable family medicine on the borders Of
our Southern and Western rivers, and In new
settlements where the plough and The axe are
for the frat time disturbing the solltudes Of
nature. Its reputation, however, Is not con,
fined to such localities. Wherever the ele'
ments of disease are rife It is the surest safe.
guard of health; wherever sickness prevails, II
IL efacaclous as o remedy. Among the serl.
GUS diseases which II is guaranteed to control
are Indigestion, bilIousness, and all the minor
ailments connected with arrangements of the
stomach, the liver and the bowels-such as
heartburn, headache, fatulence, costlveness,
nausea, dlstas,e for food, languor and debility,
palpitalion of the heart, trembling of the
hands, noises In the ears, dlsordered vision,
disturbed sleep and mental inquletude. As
these physical and mental disturbances tend
to a general failure Of all the powers OF the
system, they should be at once corrected-as
they always may be-by q course of Hostet-
ter's Stomach Bitters. octs-tuths3D4W
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-10-10
C. LACONICS

The Charleston Presbytery meets To-Day
at Beech Island.
The forty.eighth annual convention OF the
synod of South Carolina meets to-day IN Lex
ington County.
The ladies of the new German Church
give a ball at the Freundschaftsbund Hall this
evening, to raise funds for their church.
"A negro named Fraser was arrested yes
terday aud committed to Jail by Trial Justice
Levy on the charge of forging an order upon
General William Quincy to the amount OF one
hundred and forty dollars.
"a silver watch, lost by o united olates
soldier one CT two days ago, was turned over
to the detectives yesterday by a man, VINO sala
that be had taken the watch to prevent tne
soldier from losing 1t.
Ellis Allen, the negro who has been 80
long cltnging to life In spite of a cloven skull,
died at Inst yesterday afternoon. The coroner
having been notified, at once lmpanelleda
Jury of inquest. The jury adjourned 10 meet
again this morning ut ten o'clock.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-10-10
4 RURAL SEABBING AFFAIR.

Alexander Gale, q negro boy about sixteen
years old, was seriously stabbed at the Ten
Mile Hill, on the South Carolina Railroad,
about twelve o'clock, yesterday, BY 8 negro
man named Peter Davis. The affair arose out
of a dispute relative to a car which had been
thrown from the track. Both were employees
of the road. Gale, in changing a.yswitch, acct
dentally put It In the wrong position, and Illus
caused the car to be thrown from the track.
Davis was also cut upon the forehead with a
razor. Both bled profusely. They came to
the city in the afternoon by the 4.SO train.
Davis went to his home, and Gale was cent to
the hospital. The latter Is wounded 10 the
centre Of the breast, just above the pit of the
stomach. The knife was q large one, AID
passed into the cavity, perforating both lungs.
The wound is pronounced to be an exceed
lng!y dangerous one.