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Foreign News.
ENGLAND.

ENGLAND.
New YORK, August IA special London dis.
patch says that the reception given by Admiral
Alden TO the prince and princess of Wales yes
terday at Southampton was exceedingly bril-
liant. There were ten men-Oi-war in the harbor
The reception took place on the Brooklyn, a case
of small pox having recently appeared on Adj
mral Alden's flagship, the Wabash. The prince
and princess of Wales embarked on the royal
steam yacht in the afternoon, and on the arrival
OF the parties on the Brooklyn there was a
blending of the flags of England and the United
States. The prince inspected the fleet and re-
marked on going to the Wabash that he was
not afraid of the small pox. A repast was given
on the Brooklyn by Admiral Alden, at which
were present Minister Schenck, Gen. Sherman,
Bishop McIlyaine of Ohio, and others. A grand
salute was fired on the princes departure. The
same evening the prince entertained at dinner
the party on the royal yacht, which included
Minister Schenck, Gen. Sherman, all the cap
tains of the feet and others. Lieut.. Grant was
invited Previous TO the arrival of the prince
the deet was inspected By Gen. Sherman.
LONDON, August 1.-The London journals of
to-day comment TO some extent upon Senator
Summers letter, and the prospects OF the presi-
dental canvass in the United States.
The Times expresses the opinion that the posi-
ton Of President Grant before the people has
been much injured by the refusal of the Geneva
tribunal to entertain the indirect claims. The
Daily News says that the letter of Sumner can
not but increase the chances of Greeley.
The teachers congress has decided TO take
immediate steps for the organization of q uni
versal teachers association, the general society
to be under the presidency of the teachers as
ISOLATION Of Geneva, Switzerland.
The Goodwood cup was won by Favonius, the
Derby victor. Albert Victor was the second
aud Verdure the third. Only five horses ran
SPAIN.
MADRID, August l.-Wheu the cortes reas.
sembes in September the government will sub.
init project for loan OF $50, 600 900, to be dc.
voted 10 the improvement Of the finances of
Cuba. The bonds to be offered under this pro-
ect will carry interest," (also representing sink
ing fund Tor the cancellation Of the bonds) at
the rate of eight per cent per annum. This in.
terest aud sinking fund II is proposed to draw
from the Cuban war subsidy and from surplus
Cuban revenues,
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To Thee our God, we look to-day,
In wisdoms pathway guide us well;
We seek to learn the better way,
And in hOlier place to dwell.
Thy children yield their hearts to Thee,
And ask of God TO bless His own;
And may this house q portal be
To reach our Savior on His throne
Within an earthly temple Jerd
The suppliant's voice and songs shall rise;
And teachings from Thy Holy Word
May fit for mansions in the skies.
Please bless our pastor-bless his flock
We rear this church to God alone;
lis founded on the Living Rock,
For Jesus is the Corner Stone.
Benediction by Rev. Mr.. Payson closed the
exercises.
Next Christmas day will he the fftieth anniver-
sary of the first organization of this church,
which was formed by ten persons, at the resi-
dence Of one OF the number, Dee. %, 1922. These
are now all dead, the last survivor Of the ten
being Dea. James Boutclle, who died last year,
and their descendants are carrying forward the
noble work begun by their fathers.
This church, the building of which isin a good
state of progress, Notwithstanding the corner
stone is but just laid, is to he of brick, trimmed
with granite, gothic style, and calculated to seal
about 800 persons, having gallery only in one
end, opposite the pulpit. The size is 100 by Ga,
with chapel AZ by 81 attached to the rear. 1t
is located on the site of the former church, re-
Gently burned, on the south side of the common.
A. P. Cutting of Worcester is the architect of
the structure Mcssrs. Smith & Spring of Ieom-
mister do the mason work, Charles Fuller of
Worcester the carpenter work, and D. NJ. Wood
ward of Worcester the stone work. The whole
will cost about 100000.
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PARIS, Aug. 1.-The American residents oil
Paris last night entertained MIR. Stanley at a
banquet, at which Minister WaShbune presid-
cd, and hundred guests were present, including
most OF the resident correspondents of American
journals.
Mr.. Washburne, in proposing the toast of the
evening, traced the expedition of Stanley inc
Africa, from its origin to the discovery of DR.
Livingstone, and said that this achievement
added new honor to the American name, al
ready renowned for such enterprises. The toas
and speech were received with immense cheer
ing. Stanley, in responding, said that such
honor as attached to the expedition belonged to
Mr. Bennett He entertained the company foi
some time with accounts of his travels and adj
ventures in Turkistan, Russia the Crimca, Jeru.
salem, etc.
Anong the notabilticS present at the banquet
was MIR. Home, the well known spiritualst
medium
Mr.. Stanley leaves Paris to-day for London.
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Ahhre1iatna ni.nntcnc..

Base ball at New York yesterday: Mutuas 5;
Athletics 4
Advices from Charleston report the drouth so
excessive throughout the state that crops are
parchng up.
Yesterday, emancipation day was celebrated
by the colored people of Hudson and the sur
rounding country.
The Michigan republican state convention
yesterday nom mated John G. Bagley for gov
eTnor
The agitator in the refinery of Hanna, Chaplin
Co., at Cleveland, Ohio, exploded Wednes-
day, killing one man and fatally injuring an
other.
1t is untrue that there is a probability of clos
inc the Weand canal on account of the scarcity
of water. The water is low, but navigation is
not impeded.
A card is published by 81. II. Mayorga acting
agent general" saying that he has advised the
government of the republic of Cuba to remove
Ryan from the Cuban army.
A San Francisco New York mining company.
capital $4,000 900, to work the new diamond
fields near the head of the waters of the Rio
Colorado, Chiquito, has been Incorporated. The
trustees include, among others, Samnel l.. NJ.
Barlow and Gen. Mcclellan of New York
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ADvEKrIsINa RATES.

Is DAILY sPT-FOr the square" Of ten II es-ofagat
type. time IS cts each subsequent inse ion 80 cts;
week s2.T5; weeks 500; month $500 year So;
and the same proportonay for any number OF squaF
Two lines for one week sI-Ooi three lines SIPS;
lines 81 81 five lines sl5o. Local notices IS per
line for each insertion. Business notices IS cents per
line Obituary notices resolutions. &c, i5eents perlii
Legal Advertisements per square for arst insertion
each subsequent insertion Scents
Special positions in the paper, and special styles
display will be charged extra rates Cuts and doubI
column advertisements allowed only to a limited extent,
and double charged for the whole space occupied
In WEEKLY SPT-First insertion Sl00 per square
each subsequent insertion 50 cents; months sIO0 on
year $500.
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row, at which hard tack and coffee will be
served in the old army style.
DIR. F. NJ. Kendall of Boston was thrown from
carriage in Fitchbnrg on Monday evening last,
and received dangerous injuries from conclusion
of the brain and SPINE
A block of granite one hundred feet long
eighteen feet wide, eight feet thick, equal to
fourteen thousand two hundred cubic feet,
worth, delivered on cars, nearly $4,000, was
split from a ledge in Milford at one blast, a few
days ago. 1t weighed nearly twelve hundred
tons.
A girl named Tower, aged ten years, living
at Athol depot, was drowned in the raceway
or canal of one of the mills in that village on
Thursday. She was picking flowers on the
bank and stepped upon a plank which pro
jected over the water, when she was thrown
into the canal by the breaking of the plank.
q State COnstables Fletcher and Mcfarland went
to Mihury and Uxbridge yesterday on an
official visit. In Mirbury they found two bar
rels of beer and sundry jugs of whskcy. In
Uxbrdge they found a saloon well stocked with
full supply of different kinds of liquors. At
another place the proprietor succeeded in spill
ing his stock upon the cellar bottom before the
officers effected an entrance.
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COUNTY NEWS.

A party of Fitchburg people leave Quebec to-
morrow for trip to Europe.
Mr.. II. NJ. Burgess.has been awarded the con.
tract for building the new railroad depot at
Athol.
The dam at the cotton mill at Athol is now
nearly completed, and work will soon be re.
sumed at the factory.
Milford Odd Fellows have succeeded in recov.
ering from the grand encampment the charter
of Quinshepaug lodge, which had been surren.
dered
Parker Post, g. A. r., of Athol will hold a
camp Gre on the agricultural grounds to.mor.
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WASHINGTON, August Is p. M.-ProbabiIi-
tics: The low barometer on the lower lakes
will move eastward, with threatening weather
and rain areas over the middle states, north OF
Virginia and over New England, by Friday with
fresh southerly and easterly Winds clearing
weather in the gulf and south Atlantic states
tonight, with southery and westerly winds !;
continued uortherly and westerly winds veering
on Friday to northerly and northeastery on the
upper lakes and in the northwest, and thence
southwark through the upper Mississippi and
lower Ohio valleys, with clear weather and mod
crate temperature; clearing and cooler weather
on the lower lakes on Friday morning, rapidly
extending SoutheastWard
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UREA, N. Y, August 1.-The president is
still the guest Of Senator Conkling. To-day
they visited Trenton falls, going by private
carriage. Mrs. Grant accompanied Mrs. Conk-
ling, and Lieut. Grant rode with Horatio Sey-
moup, Jr nephew of ex-GOv. Seymour. People
living in the vicinity Of Trenton falls gathered
there in large numbers. The president took
dinner at the falls, returning in the evening.
Tonight an informal reception was given at the
house of Senator Conklng, and at a later hour
the president was Screnaded by the Mendessohn
club, assisted by the old band of Utica.
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CHICAGO, August Further developments
in regard to the mysterious disappearance of
Berthold j. Steiner, one of the managers of the
French band concerts, with considerable
amount of money, lead to the beliefthat he was
robbed and murdered. II has been definitely
ascertained that much the largest part of the
funds received from the concerts is satislacto-
rily accounted for, $1,000 being to Steiner's
credit in one of the city banks. Detectives are
endeayOring to work up the mystery.
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The Dnminion.

KINGSTON, Ont, August 1.-The first con-
tested election for member OF the next Dominion
parliament took place here to-day between Sil
John A. Macdonald, the premier of the Do
miuion, and John Carruthers, Esquire. Most
energetic eXertOns were made on both sides
and nearly the entire vote of the city was
polled. Sir John was elected by majority oil
1871. This Is the twelfth time Sir John has been
returned for Kingston, which he has represent
ed for TWENTY-FIVE years.
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MORE SPORT AT, THE DmvING PARK.~The
managers of the Worcester Park association, en-.
couraged by the success attending their last
two meetings, propose to give another entertain
ment Of like character tomorrow afternoon.
-Four trols have been arranged for; two to har-
ness and two to wagon. The entries already
made include some Of the best horses in the city,
and, as pains have been taken to classify them
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Vhe New England Fair.

LOWELL, Mass, Aug. 1.-lhere has been a
meeting of the executive officers of the New
England fair here to-day. Among those present
were DIR. LorDg, Col. Needham and Col. Riddle
Letters have been received from many of the
prominent cattle breeders in New England an
nouncing their intention of exhibiting stock at
the fair in September. The prospect is very
hattering for one of the largest and best exhibi-
lions ever given by the society. The executive
officers will invite President Grant to attend the
fair. An entertainment committee, consisting
OF w. f. Salmon and other prominent citizens,
will have charge OF providing accommodations
for those unable to procure them at the hotels
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according to speed and endurance, exciting races
may be expected. A running race has also been
decided upon, which, judging by the interest
evinccd at the last meeting, will not be the least
attractive feature OF the afternoons entertain
ment.
The admission fee will be % cents, with no
extra charge for carriages or the privilege of the
grand stand 1t is safe to say that no better
exhibitions of speed than those arranged under
the auspices of this association have ever been
offered for the same money in the county, and
it is hoped the public will reward the enterprise
of the managers by liberal patronage.
HoRTIcULTURAL.-At the regular weekly
meeting of the Horticultural society yesterday
afternoon, there was very creditable display Of
cut flowers, C. d. Thayer, VIM 7. Merritield
and Hon. Stephen Salisbury each contributing
three stands. Mr.. Merriield also contributed
stand Of seeding verbenas. C.. d. Thayer was
awarded the first premium of So for the best
collection of cut flowers, aud VIM. T. Merrifcld
the second of 81, while gratuity of 81 was
awarded to Hon Stephen Salisbury. MIR. Mer
rifield was awarded gratuity of 81 for his col
gratuity of like amount for handsome bou-
quet &. d. Thayer was also awarded gratuily
OF 81 for a ycrbcna.
The contributions of pears were not numerous,
the display being confined to four exhibitors.
Samuel Smith exhibited plate of twelve speci-
mems of Doyenne d'Etc that were remarkably
good looking, for which he was awarded pre-
MUM of 81. S. II. Cotton, James +. Allen and
7. f. Norcross exhibited specimens of Beurre
Clifford, James 7. Allen being awarded the first
premium of 50, and S. II. Cotton the second of
81.
OF potatoes there were two lots exhibited, one
by S. L. Fisher, and the other by H. Il. and l.. F.
Kinney; S. L. Fisher was awarded the premium
of 81 for the best peck, for his specimens of
Early Rose.
There were several contributions of apples,
and one each of backherries, raSpberries and
currants, but premiums were not awarded for
them Although premiums Tor tomatoes were
offered for this exhibition, only one lot was ex.
hibited, and they not being pure specimens no
premium was awarded.
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ROCHESTER, N. Y, August john Hensler
from whom his wife recently obtained dlvorc,
on the ground of adultery, discovered her las
night in company with a paramOur, Jacob
Goetzman. He struck the latter fearful blow
in the face and then shot him through the
heart. The woman escaped. Hensler then shot
himself, diving Instantly.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-08-02
POLITICAL No,es.

In its last years prospectus, calling for sub
scribers the New York Tribune said: owe fully
appreciate the desperation wherewith the war
ring clements of hatred to republican achieve
meDts will be combined and hurled against the
battlements of republican ascendency in the
presidential election of 1872"
To Louisianian, who said Warmoth stood
in the way of liberal republican success in his
state, Greeley said, 1.-THE New Orleans Picayune
reports "Oh, you must not let your local
squabbles stand in the way of a national vic
tory" Anything to be president.
The Greeleytes thought they had Hon. Dud-
ley G. Denson, of Vermont, but he tells them
that he is fully of the opinion that the election
disaster to the country, which would require
wears. and perhaps decades to oYercome.
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violation Of the Enforcement Act.

SAVANNAH, Ca, August 1.-The case of the
United States VS.. George Washington Wilson
and Thomas e. Wilson, charged with violation
Of the enforcement act in disturbing a peaceful
asSemblage and interrupting freedom of speech,
was called in the United States commissioners
court to-day. The court room was densely
packed. One of the defendants conducted his
own defence, but both were assisted by Judge
Fleming.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-08-02

NEW HAVEN, Ct, Aug. 1.-The legislature,
which will adjourn tomorrow, has to-day passed
a bill taxing the premium notes of the mutual
life insurance companies Of the state one.half of
one per cent; also severe license liquor law,
alter rejecting a bill to establish state police.
The same session has seen the repeal of the
usury bill and the introduction of compulsory
education,
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End of The MiIIinm-porr s,rike.

WnLIAMsPoRT, Pa, Aug. 1.-The city has
resumed its former business.like appearance,
and the majority of the mills are now in opera
ton The leading strikers, Greeyy, Birmug-
ham, Wilton and Blake, have procured bail,
and have been set at liberty. BaFis also being
furnished for other strikers who are in prison.
A general order has been issued relieving from
duty all troops here, and they have left for their
mn
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FaII era Rridge-Onc IxiIIcd.

CAIRO, Ill.,, August 1.-The bridge in course
of construction for the Cairo and Vincennes
railroad, over the Cache river, near Mound
from the nature of the ground and difficulty Of
obtaining q solid foundation.
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Fn,nI Isn,lrond Accidcn,.

CLEVELAND, o. August An engine on the
PaiucSville and Youngstown railroad was thrown
from the track this afternoon by n defective rail
and AlonzO p Jeffrey of Westchester, Pa, CON
ductor, was killed, and the fireman badly in
iuIp1
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The Ar,..nso. rrouI,,o-

LITTLE Rock, August 1.-Parlies from Pope
county this evening report that armed bands OF
militia are still at large, Notwithstanding the
governors command to disband. Everybody is
now looking for the governor to declare martial
law, and many merchants are removing their
goods and families irom the county.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-08-02
The Steamboat Explosion ON the Missis-
siPPi-Eight Persons Dead and Miss

DUBUQUE, Aug. 1.-0f the twenty-five per-
sons aboard the steamboat that exploded her
boiler near McGregor, eight are dead and miss
ing. The corOner's inquest on one of the bodies
resulted in a verdict that detective fIue was
the cause of the accident, and cenSuring the gov
eminent inspector for accepting the boats regiS-
try, instead Of using an instrument or making
a test of the boilers
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The North Carolina Election.

MeHSre ReIWrns-lHany Dispatches bat
no Dednite Information The state
Claimed for HIerrinOn-Thc Result
Doubtful, with but Few Counties Heard
From-Quiet EIecuOns-A Negro Rc-
publican Vote.
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New YORK, Aug. 1.-The Atalanta crew
challenge picked four Of The Amherst crew or
from all the university crows which rowed at
Springfield the oath ofJuly to row over the same
course October LIST.
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KiIpnlricI.,- Rand on lhc New.rnner.

BANGOR, Me-, Aug. 1.--Gen. Judson Kilpat-
rick has brought a suit for libel against the
Bangor Daily Wing and Courier, placing his
damages at $4,000. writ of attachment was
served this morning,
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But should clouds arise
And darken the skies,
Wen master the wild changing tide.
We will so trim our boat
We may still keep atioat,
And safe into pert we will glide.
On leaving the shore
of technical lore,
Ger life's varied biOws to sail
We most tenderly grieve
For the mater we leave,
And signal farewell with tear
After more cheering between the classes, 70
made the tour of the Institute grounds, cheering
the trustees, faculty and buildngs,I and, giving
a parting cheer for the Institute, dispersed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-08-02

SING SING, Aug dutch Heinrich, confined
under sentence for bond robbery, made a des-
perate attempt to escape yesterday. Selling a
horse in the prison yard, he mounted and gal
loped away. The guards fired several shots,
killing the horse. He continued on foot and
was finally recaptured
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-08-02
Enact OF lhc Recon1 Evnnls hi nIe,icn

NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-The new Mexican min
lister 10 this government yesterday stated in an
interview that the new Mexican president,
Lerdo de Teiada, would be likely 10 pacify that
country. Diaz and Negrete were always making
trouble, but they were not likely to do much
hurt under the new administration. The
strongest relations of amity and good feeling
are to be maintained towards the United States.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-08-02

SARATOGA, August LIN the Barnard case
to-day, Gen Frank Blair related the expressions
of Judge Barnard about the Union Pacific direc.
tors, at the Astor house, in the spring of 1869 :
He said he had given an order to restrain the
election, and gave laughabe description of The
conservation of the directors at the condition
they were placed in' He was grotesque in bis
manner describing the affair, and we were
all amused. presume all present were ac-
quanted with the judge, He also said, after
the description, that he had driven one set of
damned scoundrels out of the state and he would
drive out another. Ills manner then was more
serious. communicated this to several officers
of the company. J regarded II as menace and
considered 1t my duty TO warn them.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-08-02

THE ELEVENTH ANNUAL MEETING of the
Worcester North eclectic medical society was
held on Tuesday at the Ftchburg house in
Fitehbnrg, and the following officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year: President, Dr. Il. W.
Buxton Of Worcester; vice president, DIR. Ma.
thanie Jewett of Ashbumham; secretary and
treasurer, DIR. A. Jewett, Jr., of Fitchburp:
councillors, Drs. Il. w. Geddes, II. H. Brigham.
c. A. Wheeler. After the election of officers the
society listened to the annual address by Dr. G..
L. Dowelle of Sterling Centre. The meeting
was one of deep interest, the reports Of the sec
rotary aud treasurer showing the society to be
in very prosperous condition. The report of
the chairman of the board of delegates to the
national convention was presented by DR.. Dow
ellie Drs Wheeler, Spencer, A, Jewctt, Jr.,
Sidney, Donaldson, Garland, S. c. Brigham,
Russell, Scho6eld, Blow, Campbell and Boswonh
were chosen TO represent the society at the an.
nual national convention to be held at Indian
apolis in October.
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Fraudulent Claims Against the Govern
mcnI.
LEAvENwoRTH, Aug. Fictitious, fraudu-
lent claims have brought against the govern
ment for property taken for Col. Jennison's reg
iment in Jackson county, in 1861 and 1862. One
OF the claims, made by rebel, who swore that
exceed $1,000
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A dispatch from Frederick says there is most
determined feeling there to prevent the Mace
o Baldwin prize fight announced to take place
near Fredericksburg within two weeks.