Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-02-28
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New England News summary.

dar" patent, and massive gold chain, the pc
cuniary value Of which was some $780, 1 he
watch bore the inscription: Presented to Louis
Aldrieh by his Boston friends, 1872" For
about the first time in his experience Mr.. Al
drich was not cup in his part, but he managed,
nevertheless, to give the authors true meaning
in the little he said.
The Boston journal states that the committee
from the various towns on the line of the Boston
and Maine railroad, upon the subject of lower
fares and better accommodations, will probably
ask the legislature at the hearing on the l2th Of
March TO remedy the matter in the future by
giving the railroad commissioners full power TO
hear complaints aud make a final decision re-
ducing or increasing fares as they may deem
best. Another meeting of the committee VIII
soon be held when their plans will be ma
tured
Mr.. Alanson Hawley, well known as clerk IN
The office of the secretary of the commonwealth,
where he had charge OF the document room,
died at his residence in Hyde Park on Saturday
night, at the age of sixty years. Many years
Mr. Hawley was editor Of democratic paper IN
Springfield but was strongly antl-slately IN ms
opinions In 1855 he represented Springfield IN
the legislature. and soon after the close of the
session was chosen clerk in the Office OF secretary
OF state. He was a man of genial disposition,
and had many warm friends
The plan for Gilmore's new jubilee building
seems TO have been modified since the first re-
ports. The Boston papers describe the pro-
posed structure as six hundred feet long and
three hundred and fifty feet wide, the roof
forming an arch Of a single span. The interior
measurement of the arch will be three hundred
feet. The height from the floor will be one
hundred and forty feet. The centre and towers
will be one hundred and sixty feet high and
will extend from the main structure twenty-five
feet forming spacious portcos fifty feet wide
These towers will serve to greatly strengthen
the edifce as well as to adorn it. There will
also be towers at the four corners. The former
vras FIVE hundred feet long Dy three
hundred wide
A somewhat interesting jury case is attract
ing attention in Boston. In July last, Charles
H. Dorus alias Jack Straw, was tried in the SUI
perior criminal court on an indictment charging
him with falsely assuming 10 be state cOnsta-
bic, aud attempting to blackma party in
Chelsea 10 the extent of $1,000 The jury took
the case on the afternoon of July 10, and as they
had not agreed at the adjournment of the court,
instructions were given the officer IN charge TO
allow them TO separate after sealing their YER
dict, in case they should agree during the eve
ming. The Jury did agree and were permitted
to SEPARATE but they neglected to place IN the
envelope anything to indicate the nature OF the
verdict When the clerk opened the indictment
after the Jury had assembled the next morning,
he called the attention of the court 10 the fact
that the verdict had not been recorded in the
sealed package. Hon. Charles Z. Train, who
defended the prisoner, asked for his discharge,
but Judge Pitman directed the jury TO return 10
their room, which was done, and verdict OF
oIlty was subsequently rendered against Dorus.
To this verdict exceptions were taken by Mr..
Train. on the ground that after once separating
the Jury had no right to again deliberate upon
the matter and these exceptions have now been
sustained by the supreme court in rescrpt sent
down. The defendant is therefore entitled TO
new trial.
BRISTOL COUNTY,
On Friday evening the barn Of Mr.. Charles
X. Taylor, in the southerly part OF Plympton,
was totally destroyed by fire, with its contents,
including four COWS. sister OF MIR. Taylor,
who was in a feeble state of health, died from
the shock occasiOned by the fire.
NANTUCKET COUNTY.
The Nantucket paper says: "On Monday last,
fifty men in dories were engaged raking sea
clans; and taking the average at fifteen bushels
each $50 bushels were landed on that day. Tins
business has become a source of considerable
revenue to the town; more than one thousand
barrels of opened bait having already been taken
from the island this season, to supply hshn9
vessels abroad The open bait sells at about
eight dollars per barrel"
Mayor Iittlefeld of Auburn declines being a
candidate for reelection.
The Lewiston Journal denies that there is any
case OF small pox in that city.
A young mems Christian ASSOCIATION mas Deen
formed at Bridgton.
Hon. Charles I. Gibbs has been appointed
postmaster at Bridgton, vice S. NJ. Harmon, re-
signed.
Samuel Gray, Esq, one of the wealthiest and
most influential citizens of Harrison, died on the
21st inst.
A contractor of the Boston and Maine railroad
in York county has suddenly disappeared, leay'
ing n large number OF bills unsettled, in the
town Of Wells
The News says there are several cases Of vari
oloid in Brdgton village. Precautions hav'
been taken, however, to prevent the spread o
the contagion, and no real apprehension need b.
felt.
Large quantities of pressed hay are brough
into Bangor from the provinces. This keeps tn
price of hay in Bangor down TO $50 and s32 pc
ton.
Mr. Henry Fogg, seventy years old, residen
in Gardiner. badly fractured his shoulder blad
last week by falling TO the ground as he wa
jumping from a horse sled.
A few days ago, at Gardiner, while the work
men on tie iron foundry of MeSSrs. Robbins
Sons were carrying a ladle filled with molten
iron, the bottom dropped out and one of the
wnrkmen, yOung man named Carey, was badly
burned about the face and arms. Mr. Geo. w.
GoddinE. OF Gardiner, was also burned about
the feet and face by the melted iron.
Not long since marriage was soleminiZed at
Kendalrs mills, according 10 the Methodist
Episcopal service. The bridegroom-reckless
iellow-said his part quite braycly, but the
brides voice faltered and she suddenly paused
Her LITTLE niece, bright little three years old
thinking the naughty minister was compelling
poor auntv to say something disagreeable
stampted her little foot and exclaimed in tone
of authority, "Atuaie, don't 90 thdy it,"
The Lewiston journal says: "lhe committed
of the Lewiston and Auburn railroad company
which left on Tuesday for Montreal TO confer
with Mr. Bridges, the managing director OF thu
Grand Trunk railroad company, returned rhnrS
day night. They met Mr.. Bridges on Wednes
rt1uYul rr al sagag
were n.ost cordially received. 1t is understood
that the result Of the conference was entirel!
satisfactory % the committee, and entirely SuS
taius rbe expec .ations of our citizens as to tn
benefits 10 be Obtain. cd from the proposed con
nection with the Grann Trunk. In short tim
a final report can be made Or the SUBJECT
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Rev Robert COllYer lectured in music hall
Manchester on Friday evening. He came II
late to the hall with a broad smile on his face
and when he explained, the audience smiled
also. He said he had met with difficulties since
his arrival in Manchester. When he reached
the Manchester house he found no lecture COM
mittee, but learned the chairman had been there
in search of him. So he directed the haekman
to drive him 70 the lecture hall. Arrived at the
hail, he found no committee there 10 greet him
but an immense audience; even the alsles Wert
packed But be had never before had an audi
ence who Kept their hats on. He made his way
TO theplatlOrm, and the audience looked at him
evidently thinking he was somebody he look
ed at them, and thought it was the most re
markable lyceum audience he ever saw. Tn
female portion looked as il they were natives o
ireland, and the men looked as il they CANT
from the same country, too. Presently seyera
uet tlcmen came and took seats on the platform
cne ,,r two nodding to HIM. Then one got NJ
10 intro, luce the speaker, but did not mention
his name. He said he was a resident of Soutl
CaroIina. anu, Mr.. Collyer began 10 think he die
not mean him tut when he said he would adj
dress them upon thc unadyisability Of re-eleetin9
President Grant he was sure OF it. He then
made his escape as soon as possible, was met by
the lecture committee and escorted TO the right
hail.
CONNECTlcUT.
A new boat club is talked Of in Hartford.
A faro bank was seized by the police in New
Haven, Saturday night.
Benjamin Strouse and wife of New Haver
celebrated their golden wedding Sunday eve
ming.
Henry c. Kentield was brutalIy assaulted
Sunday morning, in New Haven, by party c
roHghs.
The barn aud ell Of the house of VIM. 7
Olnstead Of Ihompsonville was burned on th
23d.
New Haven begins to feel the need Of a Yal
alumni association, and the Palladium suggest
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