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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-04-04

BANGOR, Me-, April I8.-The Pullman train
from Boston last night was stopped ut Topsham
by the destruction of the bridge ut that place
The tram was made up on this side, bringing
mails and passengers, and arriving here at one
p NJ. The Pullman train on the lower road will
be discontinued for the present, and will run via
lewiston
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-04-04
A $4,000 Robbery.

MUNCY, Pa, April 3-rhe office of the Ly-
coming Gre insurance company was entered by
burglars last night and one of the safes blown
open. Over 100000 of registered railroad bonds
and stocks were distracted, 900 of which,
belonged 10 the company and the balance to
private individuals. Three suspicious charac-
tiers have been arrested in connection with the
rol,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-04-04
Rcnnion or 1hn Arm, nf ,hn pn,nnne

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 8.--Gen. Hooker has
appointed an executive committee of arrange.
ments for the reunion of the army of the Poto-
mac, with Col Hayward as chairman. The re-
union occurs May Z. A meeting of citizens was
held last evening to perfect arrangements for the
entertainment Of the ARMY Of the Poiomnc
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-04-04

New YORK, April ga Spartansburg, S. c.,
arrests again on charges Of kukluxism. Some
thirty were recently captured and put in Jail
A Columbia, 5. c., dispatch states that no
workmen can be obtained iorgovernment build.
ings there and that the eight hour system is not
vet allowed by the superintendent
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-04-04
Ice ina the Hudson.

ALBANY, April 3.-The steamer Connecticut
started for Troy this afternoon, and found very
heavy ice off the upper part of Albany. 1t was
thought that she would succeed and that the
work performed by her would prevent freshet
here This sposon
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-04-04
A Kentucky Ja,I Pnstin.e.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, April "a fight over a
game of cards occurred in the Jail az Bowling
Green last night between two horse thieves, in
which one named William Thomas was struck
on the head by the other with board and in
stantly killed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-04-04

HARTFORD, April S.-Navigation has opened
up on the Connecticut river. Two oyster YES
sells left here this morning for Virginia, and a
steamer from New York is expected tomorrow.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-04-04

~
N SCHOOL OF DRAWING AND PAINTING.
Peoples Fire Ins Cos Block. ........a57 Main St
Thorough instruction in all Branches of Drawing and
Painting.
day Thursday Friday and saturday mornings, and sat
urday afternoon. dtf al5
H KINDERGARTEN l--Froebel's System of
m Education for Children from to years Of age, il
open daily from 94tto l2k P NJ, except saturdays at
tho of Pearl and Chestnut sts Spring term be-
MOndly. April sth dtf lnhl5
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-04-04
vi USIC GLASSES.
H. L. AIMS WORTH

Respectfully announces that in order to meet the
present demand, he will form limited number Of
Glasses for beginners in Pianoforte Playing and Har
mOny, commencing Jan 10th. 1872.
Mr. A. will be assisted by OF his most advanced
pupils, who will take charge OF Glasses for Children
under his supervision Terms according 10 the grade
the pupil. Application may be made from 3 to p NJ
daily at No. II Clarks Block. diff DPS
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-04-04

SwINDLING OPERATIONS Charles J .Thomp-
son, of this city, has been making quite an
extensive swindling tour in Berkshire county
during the last few weeks. He made a business
Of selling Wheeler & Wilson sewing machines
which he obtained from Messrs. Beal &,
Percival oGthis city. The machines he obtained
on credit and disposed Of them for watches and
other portable articles for his own benefit, tell
ing Beal & Percival that the machines had
been sold and were to be paid for in monthly
Instruments, and forwarding to them forged
vouchers purporting to be signed by the pur-
chaseFs' The agents here suSpecting something
wrong, Mr. Bea visited Beckett aud discovered
that the machines had been sold outright and of
course the vouchers were forgeries. Thompson
was followed back to this city and subsequently
arrested in Hubbardston.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-04-04

VIII he given for the benet Of pupils, and each Friday
evening pupils sOciabe will be held, at which any
disposed Will exhibit their skill in an informal manner
for the benefit Of their friends.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-04-04

Formerly Principal Examiner and Chairman OF the
Board Of Appeals, y ), Patent Ofice) Counsellor At
Law and Advocate In Patent Cases. Once-Dodgos
Block corner Park and Portland Sta. Worcester. Mass,
MA dNwtf
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-04-04

viii he in charge OF Mr.. s. c. Hunt, whose experience
teacher and reader has been long and successful
lie adopts Streeter method of Voice Building APP
piled To Elocution Clergymen will clergyren have
DONE find themselves greatly benefited by ,drse with
Mr.. Hunt
Every teachers employed is solost, and each
win success.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-04-04
DATENT OFFICE RTrsTNRss


can and Foreign Patents procured, Rejected Appli-
cations re-argued Interference Cases rrOsecuted Opn-
ions gvcna TO the validity and infringement OF Patents
ana suits prosecuted and defended the United states
THOs. m nnnar
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-04-04

PROBATE CouRr-CnApN, J.-At the session
OF the probate court held in this city on Tues
day, the following business was transacted
WWs Prored-Of John w Winnie NJ spttop
Horace Leland executor, valuation 81 estate s5060
real Slb,0U0 personals Richard Wall of Worcester
Jeremiah Mcnamara executor, $1,000 personai, 81
Catharine ,n March of Millbury Simeon Wa.
tiers executor, SisUo personal; of Merance Goodnoy
OF Hiram Carruth Of North BrookHed Siary )
Carruth exeeutrix $1,000 real, $1,000 personal ~
Dexter II Perry of Worcester. Elizabeth A parr ~
executrix, $1,000 real $500 personals of ,Thanlh1
DAY Of Charlton, Charles @ Wood executor ss0o
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-04-04
The Department of Piano Forte and
Organ
The Department of Voice Building and
Voice Cnlture
The Denartments Of violin

Will he under the charge of Mr.. Fred f. Ford who has
recently returned from LEIPZIG where lie studied for
eral years. and who brings to his work large amount OF
experience, gained both there and in this country.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-04-04

This morning officer Pike of the Fourth pre-
clnct found the body of man, apparently a sea-
man, IN the alley way of No. 81 Roosevelt street,
with his coat tied over his head with piece of
string, and stab wound behind the left ear
Inc corpse was dressed in drab shirt, dark vest,
Ight wooden pants, and was that of a man
thirty-ive years of age, and five feet eight inches
high
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-04-04

The CONCERT THIS EVENING" grand
oratorio of the Creation, to be given this evening
in Mechanics hall by the Choral Unon should
not be forgotten by the lovers of good music.
The concerts of this society during the past win
ter have been OF high character, and have
richly mented the large patronage they have re-
celyed, but the best has been reserved for the
last The chorus has been largely augmented
during the past few weeks, and the interest ex-
cited by the approaching worlds jubilee has
called out an unusually large attendance
at the preliminary rehearsals. The So
loists are well and favorably known to the
people of this city, and need no words of recon-
mendation from us. The Germania orchestra of
Boston, who have appeared here several times
during the season, will furnish the accompani-
ments, assisted by Mr.. b. d. Allen as organist.
The sale of seats has been unusually large, and
a few more yet remain to be disposed of, which
it is hoped will all be taken during to-day.
THEATER.-A large audience greeted the ANA
teur performers at the theatre last evening. The
comedy Of "I'he Honeymoon" was first present.
ed, in which our local company had the valua-
BILE assistance of Mr. George NJ. Baker of Bos-
ton, who has fine regulation among amateurs
in that city, The company, of course, cannot
he judged by as rigid standard of criticism as
is applied to professional actors; but the acting
was such as to merit and elicit hearty applause
from the audience. Mr.. Rogers and Mr. Pyne
were well received, and the LADIES, Miss Stone,
Mrs. Walker and Miss Fitch, each and all per-
formed their parts with great credit. The farce
Of My Uncle" closed the evenings entertain
ment' The characters were taken by Mr.. Pyne
and Mr. Brown, who showed fine appreciation
oil the humorous points of the piece, and gave
great delipht to tha o,l,o.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-04-04
WORCESTER SAFE DEPOSIT An
DIVIDEND NO. 6

Dividend of Four (4) Per Cent will be payable April
i 1872, to stockholders OF record close business
March Is, lsI9. SAMUEL T. BIGEL0W,
mh25 DIFF Treasurer
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-04-04
The Department Of Band and Orche'
trail Instruments
The Department of Elocution

VIII be in the hands OF Mr.. J. b. Claus, formerly Iii
rector of military bands in the British army. and whos
nd ire O the higest order,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-04-04

FIRST DISTRICT CoURT-JILLsoN, 1.-The
following business has been transacted during
the week ending April 3D.; Benjamin F. Brown
OF Oxford, paid fine OF S10 and costs for keep
ing liquor' James Ryan and John Fox of Web
ster, we're lined So and costs each for being
drunk; Fox paid, but Ryan was committed;
Eugene Smith of Webster, paid fine of 81 and
costs for being drunk.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-04-04

u NEW ENGLAND POULTRY CLUB for the
choice Of officers for the ensuing year and the aera
Of the Bylaws will he held al the Rooms Of the Mechan
les Savings Bank, on FRIDAY, April Y, 1871 at three
O'Clock p. NJ. +. W. CHAMBERLAIN,
mh29 dtapl2 Secretary
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-04-04
educational.


The conservatory plan of teaching has been so thor
oughy endorsed, both in Europe and this country, that
recOunting of It's advantages would seem superuous.
Reference to pamphlet, which he obtalnet at the
conservatory WILL however snlighten those who know
little about It. All the pupils taught in classes not
exceeding four though in certain branches the classes
will he larger the aim being always TO regulate the mat
to Obtain the greatest amount of good possible,
the Dubils,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-04-04

1t is said several leading southern republi-
cans nave been consulting on national politics
IN this city the past few days, and have addressed
note 10 Senator Sumner on political prospects,
expecting to receive an answer to-day.
mass meeting Of the republicans of Brook
yn VIII be held at the Academy, April 10th, and
addresses made by Henry Ward Beecher and
others in behalf Of the denomination of Giant.
The war veterans association of Kings county
has issued an address calling on the comrades
TO secure delegates to the national convention
favorable TO Grant
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-04-04

her last. The glass is Transmitted to the coIec-
tor of the port of New York for delivery 10
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-04-04

n HIM M HUIOffINO Is thlS uaY au-
W mitted partner In business, which will he
conducted under the firm name q HORACE SHELDON ~
Co. HORACE SHELDON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-02-03

Mr.. Hoar in the midst Of general laughter) E,
60 down on your knees, and with your mouth
in the dust, ask God to forgive you for max
ing such an assault on the democratic party.
Mr.. Briggs then ans v cred some of the
criticisms which Mr.. Townsend had made up
on Delaware, and wound up with grand
peroration which brought down the House.
Mr.. Bright of Tenn, and Mr.. Critcher Of
Va, followed in defence Of their States from
Mr.. Hoar's aspersions, the latter abiding to
the Lees, Jeffersons, Monroes, and other
distinguished men of Virginia, as illustrations
Of her intellectual vigor.
Mr.. Hoar said that he had not criticised
either the intelligence or eloquence of edu-
Gated men, of whom Critcher had spoken.
He had alluded to a generation of men who
had whipped women, begot children, and
sold them into slavery, and then rebelled
against institutions which they had assisted
to established.
The debate was here closed to be resumed
on Tuesday.
The House then adjourned until tomorrow
for general debate only.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-02-03
Boston Items.

Boston, 9. The Massachusetts, House to-
day by a tive-sixth vote passed to third
reading the general railroad bill as originally
reported in the Senate by Charles Hale.
Albert A. Rogers, many years response
BILE clerk in the Western Union Telegraph
office, Boston, has absconded with between
two and three thousand dollars of the COM
pany's money.
John Miller, first mate Of ship Nonautum.
was held for trial to-day in default of one
thousand dollars, charged with causing the
death of a seaman named Ryan, who fell
overheard and was drowned from the effects
of the mates cruel treatment, as alleged.
The case of the receivers of the Boston,
Hartford & Railroad against Henry N. Far
well to recover $S4 900 worth of bonds of the
Hartford, Providence & Fishkill Railroad
Company was heard before the full bench of
the supreme court to-day and the decision re-
served.
Geo. Blake of East Pepperell, Mass. aged
nineteen accidentally shot himself dead yes
terday while cunning.
The Steamer Glancicis from New York and
the brig Novelty from Matanzas arrived here
to-day.
In the case of Glover the Boylston Bank
robber. the jury this evening returned ver-
dict Of guilty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-02-03
Washington Matters.

The second public reception by the Presi-
dent Thursday night was attended by the
largest crowd seen at the White House on
any similar occasion for years.
Mr. Peters presented in the House the Pc
tition of John Drout of Winterport, Me-, ask
ing for arrears of pension.
The petitions of Deborah Withan. Eliza A..
Hewlett, Eliza Broyden, Mary r. Loring,
for pensions, and of citizens of Maine asking
for pensions to nurses, which were referred
to the Pension Committee of last Congress,
but not acted on, were referred to the Com
mittee on motion Of Mr.. Lynch.
In the United States Senate Thursday the
entire season. occupied in discussing the am
nesty bill. No action upon it was taken. In
the House debate was resumed upon the re-
port concerning the syndicate, which, after
final speech by Mr.. Dawes, was adopted by
vote of ITO to SO. The Indian appropria-
ton bill was considered in committee of the
whole.
The House committee ON foreign relations
seems to be practically at a deadlock upon
legislation under the treaty of Washington.
1t is understood that division exists among
the republican members of the committee
to the proper course to be pursued, and that
their democractic associates, taking advan-
tage of the situation and the balance of power
in their hands, refuse to come to any terms
whatever, desiring to bring the whole con-
troversy into the House and have a general
and promiseuous discussion upon the merits
of the treaty and kindred subjects.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-02-03
NEWS BY MAIL.

The public debt of the United States was
reduced s. 1858, 4Gl during the month of jan
uary.
A snow storm of great severity prevailed in
the West and Northwest on Sunday. There
were several deaths and great suffering from
cold and exposure.
During 1871 Governor Hoffman of New
York granted 81 pardOns from the State
prison, 80 from the penitentary, 20 commu-
tations, and reprieves of criminals.
Specimen of rich gold-bearing, quartz,
| topaz, amethysts and other relics of the
glacial period, continue to be be found in a
gravel bed below the bottom Of the Missouri
| river at St. Joseph.
The will of James Fisk Jr., was admitted
to probate Thursday. The estate is sworn
to as not exceeding one million Of dollars.
His widow is sole executrix, Mr.. Jordan re-
firing as co-legatee.
Dispatches from Constantinople report
that the American squadron, with General
Sherman ard Lieutenant Grant, is expected
there soon and preparations are making for
| their reception.
Mormons and gentiles of Salt Lake con-
denim the decision of Judge McKeon in not
| admitting Brigham young and other murder
ers to bail. The federal authorities there
endorse the judges decision.
The board of trades convention at Ottawa,
| Canada, passed a resolution unanimously
recommending the construction of Bay Verte
Canal across the isthmus connecting Nova
Scotia and New Brunswick, in order to
| shorten the voyages of New England and
other fishermen to the Gulf of the st. law
reno
The Car of Russia has appointed Baron
Won Ofenburg, late consul general at Buch.
Arrest, envoy extraordinary and minister plen-
ipotentiary of Russia to the United States.
| BY the same imperial decree NJ. Catacazy is
attached to the foreign Office in st. Peters
| burg.
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Church DIRECTORY,

ORTHODOX CONGREGAT1ONAL.--Gr Oh.
State st.. between Bridge and Oak streets. No
pastor. Morning service 1910 A. NJ. Evening
preaching service at O'Clock T.. NJ. Preaching
tomorrow by Rev. Mr.. +; v of Bangor.
FIRST BAPTIST,-Corner Winthrop and Perham
SITS. No pastor. Morning service 1880 A. NJ.
Afternoon 2.30 p. NJ. Evening p. NJ. Preach
Ing Ey Rev II n ner,b Of Eaga
&. +. Penney, pastor residence summer street.
Morning service 1890 A. NJ. Afternoon 2%oiP.
NJ. Evening Z. NJ. Preaching tomorrow by
METHODIST EPIsCOPAL,-Green street, east of
State 4. Martin, pastor; residence at the par
sonage, next door to the church. Morning ser,
vice 1910 A. NJ. Afternoon 80 Nj. Evening
p. NJ. Preaching tomorrow by the pastor
Communion service in the afternoon. Nopreach-
Protestant EPIsCopAL-state ST., between
Oak and Winthrop: Rev. Mr.. Upjohn, rector
Morning service 1870 a. NJ. Evening service ! T.
NJ. Preaching to morrow by the rector
| UNIvERSALIST,-Cor Winthrop and summer SITS,
Nopastor. Morning service 1880 A. N. sab
| vice at I. Preaching tomorrow by Rev. 7. Bor-
| den of Manchester, n. fl.
| UNITARIAS,-COrner Oak and State SITS. No
pastor. No preaching tomorrow.
CATHoLIC,L,state ST. north of Bridge Age Rev Mr.
| Preaching tomorrow by the priest
| Y. NJ. {. A.-Rooms in Darby Block, Water Street
Regular weekly prayer meeting every Monday
| evening at Ia O'clock. Mission Sunday School
every Sabbath morning at . o'clock Religious
| exercises every sunday afternoon at O'Clock
| Rooms open to ali.
The Congregational, First Baptist, Free Will
| Baptist and Methodist Churches hold social con
| ference meetings in their vestries every Wednes
| day evening, at seven and one half O'Clock.
| NORTH ACGUSTA,-M 4. CHURCn.-Rev.
| W. Smith, pastor; residence at the pasonage neA
| door north of the church. Preaching every sab
| bath at 1890 A. ". sabbath School at II NJ
Prayer meeting at z. NJ. Preaching tomorrow
by the pastor.
| METHODIST EPISCOPAL, HALLOWELL-Iiev
| Q. M Cousens, pastor residence opposite church.
Morning service, 1920: Afternoon service go;
| Sabbath school l.l5 y. NJ. Preaching to-mor-
| row by the pastor
| SOUTH PARISH CONGREGATIONAL, HALO
WELL.-Rev. c. &. McCully, pastor; morning
! service 1896; afternoon service 80. sunday
| school Is L. NJ.
| BAPTIST CHURCH, HALLOWELL.-Rev. A. X
Crane, pastor. Morning service 1890; afternoon
service 2.30. Preaching tomorrow by the pastor
| FREE BAPTIST CHURCH. HALLOW ELL:-Rev
| Mr.. Heath, pastor. Services at usual hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-02-03
News From Washington.

Washington, 2. despatch from Dam
vile, Va, says that a meeting of tobacco
manufacturers to-day unanimously resolved
to urge Congress for uniform tax on all grades
of tobacco.
The commerce committee of Congress and
the post office committee at a joint meeting
to-day, unanimously agreed to advise the
Postmaster General to award the contract of
the Atlantic mail service to Williams and
Gaion's line of steamers, Notwithstanding the
offer of another company to carry the said
mails for nothing, as the company so offering
two years ago combined with three others
not to carry the mails for the compensation
then allowed, and the Williams and Guion
line then came to the relief of the country.
The latter line is also partially owned by
Americans.
The contested Florida election case was
heard by the House committee to-day, but no
| action was taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-02-03

Yesterday afternoon, as Henry Horn and
j. r. Sawtelle, of Hallowell were returning
from this city to IIallowell with Mr.. Horns
team, when near the cemetery, they came
violently in collision with Messers. Bodwell
Wilson's team, which was driven by Mr..
Stafford. 1t seems that Mr.. Stafford did not
see any one coming and refined his horse to
the left, suddenly bringing him somewhat
across the street. The thills passed each side
of Mr. Sawtelle and he was pressed over the
back of the sleigh, jamming him fearfulTy and
bruising his hands which he raised to ward off
the blow. The parties were extricated and Mr.
Sawtelle was not found to be seriously injured.
Parties who saw the collision call 1t one OF the
most narrow escapes from instant DEATH Apd
had not the sleigh been stuffed, his back must
have been broken. 1t was one of those cases
when no one was really to blame.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-02-03
News from New York.

New York, 2. The steamer Crescent City
hence for Havana on the first inst, has re-
turned to repair the steam condenser.
Inspector Young testified before the con-
gressional retrenchment bill this afternoon,
that one j. Davis, custom house broker is
allowed free access to the baggage by steam
ers, indicating to inspector what must be
passed and if not passed as he wishes in
spectors get discharged. All reports of such
things were attended with poor results. The
compromise that he bought was a curse to the
government He once tried to enforce the
laws OF the pier of the national steamship line,
but he never would try it again without a
revenue cutter and troops. He said that
merchants in general had nothing for oaths
taken at the custom house.
Daniel Sullivan broke his wife's skull this
afternoon. lie is in the toombs for trial.
Judge Barrett to-day decided that Judge
Barnard being corporate member of the
Iammany society had no jurisdiction and
ms injunction against the society is void.
r. L. Kennedy, A. S. Barnes, and s.
Sheldon were elected managers of the Ameri-
can bible society to-day.
Revenue officers raided on several illicit
distilleries in the 9TH ward in Brooklyn this
afternoon, destroying several thousand dol
lars worth of wiskey, mush, machinery, SC
The officials were aided by the police.
The Brooklyn committee of fifty has been
refused written statement of the court rec
ords by Judge Walsh, but the latter invites
them to spend few weeks with him to see
the working of the court for themselves.
1t is rumored that the Grand Jury has found
indictments against Harry Gennett, Thomas
Fields, A. Miller and others, ringites fol
frauds on the city.
The night boats to New Haven have with
drawn on account of the ice.