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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-09-12
Democratic and Liberal Conventions in
Kuusus

TOPEKA, Ks, Sept. 1.-THE democratic and
liberal republican conventions met here to-day,
and after appointing committees of conference
the following division of offices was reported
and agreed to by the conventions: The liberals
are to nominate the governor, two congressman
three electors, treasurer and auditor, and su.
perintendent of public instruction; and the
democrats are to nominate lieutenant governor,
one congressman, two electors, attorney gencr-
al, secretary of state and chief justice.
Resolutions were adopted in both conventions
accepting and endorsing the Cincinnati plat
form, ratifying the nomination Of Greeley and
Brown, opposing land grants, favoring the open.
ing Ofpublic domainslto actual settlers only, de-
nouncing corruption in the election of senators,
demanding legislation to protect labor, opposing
extravaganza in every form, denouncing the In-
dian policy Of the government as failure and
demanding protection for settlers.
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LATEST NEWS.
BY TELEGRAPH
Washington News.
ARRIVAL OLE THE PRESIDENT.

ARRIVAL OF THE PRESIDENT.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-THE president ar
rived Unexpectedly this morning, and, proceed
ing to the executive mansion, transacted public
business, including several formal appointments
to office.
THE REPAIRING OF THE MANSION
Is still in progress, even the business offices be
ing in the hands of mechanics. The private
part of the house is in like condition, and
therefore cannot at pr. ent be occupied. The
president will retu from Long Branch with
his family when the repairs shall have been
completed. The president is reported as having
said that
SINCE THE MAINE ELECTION
He is more than ever satisfied with the political
situation. He also expressed his satisfaction
with the results, as far as known, Of the
ARBITRATION AT GENEVA;
Not SO much on account of its pecuniary feature
as the settlement of principles involved and
their adjustment by representatives of foreign
governments and our own in the interests of
peace. lie had seen by cable kilograms that
some of the British press were dissatisfied. This
afforded ground for congratulation at our sue
cess, believing that the arbitration was conduct
ed according TO justice and law, free from bias
or prejudice on the part OF the distinguished
| gentlemen assembled at Geneva. The govern
/ ment had from time % time been advised of the
progress of the arbitration, but newspapers con
| tain more of the incidental proceedings than is
| in possession of the government He did not
| state the amount of the award, as this
| with him, as with the department OF
| state, is yet q secret, having been com.
municated in confidence; and it will
not be known until the tribunal itself shall
make the declaration; but it is believed from
| another source that the award will be about
| S16,0O0,000. The government does notknow the
exact amount, some additional points having
| yet to be arranged.
PERSONAL.
There being no business to dptain tlp DrpSi.
dent he will return to Long Branch tomorrow
| night.
Secretary Delano will return to Washington
Friday next, and Postmaster Creswell tO-mor-
| row.
Secretary Belknap and Attorney General vii
liams are the only cabinet officers now here.
Cutler & Gallup of Mystic Bridge, Ct, being
the lowest bidders, have been awarded by the
treasury department the contract for building
niue life saving stations, including houses, on
| Cape Cod, Mass, and one on Block Island, K. l.
The buildings are to be completed by Deem
| bnp1 CT
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Mechanics hall was filled to OVERLOOKING last
evening by the voters of the city, in answer to a
call for meeting, published the first time
Tuesday afternoon. Previous to the appear.
ance of the speakers upon the platform, the
battalion of Tanners, with full ranks, wearing
their campaign capes and caps, filed into the
hall and took seats upon the lower floor, their
appearance being greeted with loud applause.
The address delivered by Hon. John A. Bingham
of Ohio, was listened TO with marked atten ton,
the entire audience remaining through the two
hours which he occupied in its delivery, and
frequently interrupting the speaker with loud
ana long continued applause.
Hon. Geo. f. Hoar called the meeting to order,
saying that there are few events in history in
which the people are more proud than in the act
that secured to the Union the great northwest,
and especially the state of Ohio. We of Worccs.
ter county take great deal of pride in the fact
that its first settlers were under the direction of
Rufus Putnam, Worcester county man. II
was owing largely to those influences that there
exist in the west that large Massachusetts that
they cal ONO and that famous Nathan Dane
they call John A. Bingham. Ohio by her faith.
fitness has repaid us the debt if she ever owed
any, The adoption of those three amendments
has been largely due 10 the gentleman who is
our honored guest. In all those great measures
he led the republican majority in congress- Tho
fourteenth amendment is largely from his men,
and now have the honor Of introducing TO Won
the Hon. John A. Bingham of Ohio, chairman
of the judiciary committee
Hon. John A. Bingham in opening said tbot
he could not express his thanks for the welcome
he had received. In what he had to saw he
hoped that he should not offend any of those who
differed with him in politics. We arc a people
of one country, one constitution, and Massacbu-
sets is part Of the ground upon which | was
given birth. l accept no policy that does not
accord with the one that has made America
what she Is.
know II is very common for those who do
not inquire into the matter to say that the
growth Of the country is due to the climate and
the extent of territory. Yet these ideas are
wrong; other countries have similar advantages
When Washington took the oath of office the
population Of the thirteen states did not equal
that Of Pennsylvania to-day; since that day We
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-09-12
Grand Barbecue ut Townsville

LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. 11.-Ten thousand
persons attended the peace reunion to-day, in.
Guiding prominent men from all sections OF
the country. An immense barbecue was pre-.
pared, with 80 bullocks, 10 sheep and hogs,
which were killed for the crowd. Several stands
were erected for speakers. The crowd was not
as large to lay as was anticipated, so 900 being
expected. Senators Schurz and Trumbull were
looked for, but failed to come. An effort to SC.
cure the attendance of Greeley failed, but he
promises TO be here between the 22d and Goth
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"LibernP' Congratulations from N. r.
Knuks,

CONCORD, N. H., Sept. little following dis
patch was received too late for the convention,
in answer to one sent to the president of the
Worcester conventions
WORCESTER, Mass, Sept liz o. Kent
President of the ConUentiOR. The liberal repub
licans OF Massachusetts return congratulations
to their friends in New Hampshire, with the as.
surance that, with Sumner as their standard
bearer in the state and Greeley in the national
canvass, they will give triumphant support OF
their glorious principles-personal equality and
constitutional liberty.
(Signed) Mp. BANKS,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-09-12

NEW YORK, Sept lit is reported that the
Louisville deputation have decided not to
furtherurge the nomination on Charles O'Conor
at present. 1t is understood that O'Conor met
the deputaton tc day with Il decided refusal at
first, but Mr.. Moreau urg that, as many in6u-
entail citizens are ready to support O'Conor, i.
was his duty TO accept. Mr.. OConor said that
if he could be shown any considerable number
Of citizens of New York who felt as Mr.. Moreau
represented, he might modify his decision
A circular plcdging the signers to use their
influence for the Louisville nominees has been
prepared, and when sufficient signers are secured
it will be presented to Mr. O'Conor.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-09-12

RICHMOND, Va, Sept ia special telegram
says that the steam tug Agnes exploded her
boiler yesterday afternoon, near Jordan's Point,
five miles below City Point, on the James river.
Captain Griffith Johns of the barque Lucy, who
was on board en- route for his vessel, Bemoughty,
engineer, two colored firemen and the wheel
man (colored) were killed. Two colored men
were wounded. Captain Lawrence, who com
manded the tug, was blown into the water, but
he was only slightly injured The schooner
Mary Morris, which was alongside the tug,
was badly damaged. The tug is complete
wreck
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-09-12

The supervising agent of steamboats, has di
reCted an investigation into the causes of the
boiler explosion, yesterday, on board the steam
tug Agnes, at Jordan's point, Va.
Ben Wood, who had bet $4,000 with John
Morrissey that Greeley would be elected, has
Withdrawn from the wager and paid the forfeit
of $1,000.
The Pacific Mail steamship company have re-
ceived a special telegram confirming the loss OF
the steamer America at Yokohama. A part OF
the cargo was saved, and the lost specie will be
recovered by divers
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-09-12

NEW YORK, Sept. 11.-At Passac Village, N.
j., Monday night, Watson & Sons bleachery
and the Canton flannel mandatory were burnt.
Loss about S12j,O00.
NORWICH, CT, Sept. ia fire in the gauze
room of the Kent MILL at Bozrahville, this
MOI ling, Quilted a brick wing of the building.
Loss unknown; probably from $4,000 TO $4,000;
insured
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-09-12

New YORK, Sept. 1.-THE emigration com
missioners make report Of their findings in
reference to the case Of the ship Charles II. Mar.
SHALL showing the preparation Of fearful cruel
ties TO the passengers on that ship on her last
trip to this city, at the hands of the insubordi.
nate and undisclplined crew, the captain having
died on the voyage. The commissioners invite
tue attention of the federal government to the
fact that it rests with it to protect emigrants in
transit
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-09-12

New YORK, Sept. 1.-THE first series of
meetings in ratification of the republican ma
tional and state tickets was held in Cooper in
stitute this evening. The large hall was filled,
and great enthusiasm was manifested. Jos. II.
Choate was chosen president, with iftY-fOur
vice presidents. Gov. Jewell of Connecticut de-
lvered an eloquent address, which received
great applause After an address by General
Thomas Van Buren, the meeting adjourned.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-09-12
DInnnlroua RniIunr nnn...-...

NEW YORK, Sept. 11.-A Niagara Falls spe.
cial says that yesterday morning two lreigbt
trains eollided on the New York Central, three
and six loaded cars, besides producing a fire
which burned the other cars. Fortunately no
one was injured, Loss $4,000.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-09-12
Democratic and Liberal Republican Con.
Ventions in New EERmpshire

CONCORD, N. H., Sept 1.-THE democratic
and liberal republican conventions, held here to.
day. united in nominating the following presi,
Keene and Mason w, Tappan of Bradford; first
district, Frank Jones ofPortsmouth; I'd, Water
man Smith ofManchcster; Sd, Joseph A. Dodge
of Plymouth A meeting of the two conventions
was subsequently held and dressed by Theo.
dore TltOn
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-09-12
The Arkansas Troubles.

LITTLE Rock, Sept. 11.-Williams, the dep
uty sheriff shot some time since, is not yet dead
as reported, 1t is stated that, thinking he was
dying, he made a confession which says that
the killing Of Hale and Tucker by the sherid's
posse was planned at headquarters.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-09-12

chance to gain by the ballot what they lost by
the bayOnet ! speak for the man who has been
tried inl every position and never found want
ing, and have no doubt that you will by your
ballots speak as ii becomes your state to speak.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-09-12
Destructive Land Slide in Spain.
Iany Lives LOst-A River bed flied up
and the Country Flooded.

MADRID, Sept. ia great land slide is re-
ported near Fraga, in Aragon, on the banks of
the river Cinca The bed of the river was filled
with earth and rocks, the waters were forced
from their course, and the country around the
town was inundated A bridge which crossed
the river at that point was carried away, and a
barge with party of men, women and children
taken from the flooded houses was swamped
and all on board were drowned except three
Many other lives were lost, and the damage TO
property was very great
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-09-12

CENTRAL DISTRICT COURT.-WILLTAMs, j.
Wednesday, September 11.-The case of Peter
Mealey, who was charged with assault, was
continued until Friday.
jeremiah Murphy paid fine of SO and costs
for a second offence of drunkenness.
John A. Kelley was fined SIS and costs fol-
drunkenness, but appealed, and in default oil
800 bail was committed to jail.
Dennis Dryer was fined So and costs, and
committed to Jail on non-payment, for a simple
drunk.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-09-12
State Conventions il New Jersey


DEMOCRATIC.
TRENTON, N. j., Sept 1.-THE democratic
state convention assembled here to-day, and
Andrew Deutcher was made permanent chair
man. Resolutions were adopted endorsing
Greeley and Brown, demanding change in the
administration of the government, protesting
against the use of money to control elections
and conventions, and approving the Cincinnati
platform. Resolutions were passed appointing
committees of conference, and the two conven,
tons met and cheered each other heartily. The
following electors at large were appointed: Gen.
George Z. Mcclellan and Abraham Browning.
Adjourned.
LIBERAL CONVENTION.
The liberal republican convention selected
Gen. Fitzpatrick as permanent chairman. The
convention was stormy one. They appointed
a committee Of conference and unanimously
agreed upon the electoral ticket presented to the
democratic convention, and ratified by both
conventions
TEMPERANCE CONVENTION.
The temperance state convention resolved
that it is ineXpCdient to nominate an electoral
ticket. Resolutions in favor of prohibition also
passed,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-09-12
NINETY AND ACCRUED INTEREST

This road IS the western link in the new AIR LINE
from Buffalo to Chicago and from the Detroit riVor
to Chicago in nearly straight line.
The road is a part of the same limo as the Canada
Southern and is being built by the men, VIZ Mil
ton COPYRIGHT, John Tracy. David Dows William L.
Scott, Henry Farnam r. A. Forsyth, Jno. NJ. Burke, NJ
L. Sykes, Jr all directors either In the Chicago and
Northwest, the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific &;
Geo Opdyke OF the Midland Road; Sidney Dillon Dan.
Eel Drew John Ross David Stewart, Samuel j. Tilden,
Kenyon Cox. and other prominent railroad men.
The road like the Canada Southern will have steel
rails $50 pounds to the Yard throughout; is practically
straight and level much shorter, and bo run with
greater speed and safety than any other road connecting
Buffalo and Chicago. Twenty-Five miles are finished
and running; IS miles far advanced to be
finished by Jan. l. and the entire road will be completed
during the ensuing year Steel rails and ties for Onehaf
the entire road have already been purchased.
The builders Of the road control enough OF Its Chicago
feeders to obtain for it profitable business from the
start having projected the line to accommodate exist
ing business and having the necessity for another
trunk line between Chicago and the Atlantic seaboard
located expressly with the view Of obtaining the cheap
est transportation practicable.
The branch lines will make the shortest connections
between Chicago and Toledo and Chicago and Detroit,
well as between all these points and Buffalo.
The Canada Southern Bonds, in every particular like
these eagerly TAKEN the last Of them several weeks
ago, by the best class of investors and the
ket shorter time than any other railroad loan OF like
amount for years past The proceeds of these bonds will
complete the entire line, and recommend them with
the same confidence as we did the Canada Southern
and regard them in every way choice security.
Pamphlets and all information furnished by
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-09-12
Che weather.

WAsHINGToS, d. c., Sept. lis p. N-Prob.
abilities: Easterly TO southerly winds, cloudy
weather, and very probably rain for New Eng.
land on Thursday.
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chief or the YYoonsocI,n, Police ahn,.

PROVIDENCE, Sept. II. - Chief of Police
Church of Woonsocket was shot in the abdomen
about 80 this evening, while standing on the
steps of John DOnnelly'S disorderly rum shop in
that town. Donnelly was arrested. The result
of the wound is uncertain.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-09-12
The Geneva Court of ArbitratiOn.
The Maine ELECTION.

GENEVA, Sept 1.-THE gentlemen connected
with the board of arbitration have gone to
Berne.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-09-12

BosToN, Sept. 1.-THE Daily Advertiser Of
tomorrow will state tnat Professor II. w Long
fellow has written a letter to a gentleman of
this city, in which he says the use of his name
on the list of delegates to the liberal republican
state convention was unauthorized; that it was
without his knowledge, and that he does not
vote with that party.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-09-12

CHANGE OF TIME,-The train which has
lately been leaving this city for Providence at
40 A. NJ, will on and after next Monday leave
at 80 A. NJ, and the 40 p. M. train will leave
at $50 p. M.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-09-12
EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT

H
COMERS COMMERCIAL COLLEGE, conducted
with signal ability and for thirytwO 1927 years
past under the same management and attended by
seventeen thousand 00) students, continues from its
long experience and extensive mercantile connections
to possess great advantages the confidence OF the
munity, and has thereby peculiar facilities for providing
suitable employment for its graduates nale and female
many of whom are the head extensive estab-
shments, while thousands hold responsible positions in
this and other cities.
The TmRTY-SRooND ANNUAL CATALOGUE AND CIR
containing full information with styles OF HAND
WHITING taught, and list of Mr.. Corners works on
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-09-12

GEO. L. GLADWIN'S
N SCHOOL OF DRAWING ANE PAINTING,
Peoples Fire ms. Co.'S Block. .......35S Main ST.
Thorough instruction in all Branches of Drawing and
Painting.
Circulars will be sent, application, containing par
ticuars to plan OF instruction, terms, &c dtf al5
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-09-12
Springfield and Illinois South
Eastern Railway,

Interest payable February and August Free Of Govern
Tax at the Office of the Farmers Loan and Trust
Company in New York.
PRICE 90 and Accrued Interest.
These Bonds representing an unusually Light Mort
gage upon Finished Railway, Fully Equipped extend
Ing centrally through of the richest and popu
ous states Of the Union, remarkable for the great
success ofts different Railways, offer unusual induce
ments to the investor seeking PROFITABLE AND
SAFE SECURITY. The holder of this Bond has the
right to vote atIa elections. By the of Traffic
Guarantee Contract with the well-known
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-09-12
Penmanship, Bookkeeping,
NAVIGATION. &c,

Penmanship, Bookkeeping,
Navigation, &c,
sent by mail, or may be had FREE at the College.
Morning Sessions, tO2, every business day through
out the year Evenings, to g. from LIST October to LIST
April
ton street. corner of West street, Boston.
81 d&w4w
DREAD COLL. INSTITUTE, WOR.,
" MASS.-DAT AND BOARDING SCHOOL FOR YOUNG
LADIES School Of high order in every particular.
All departments, including Music and Painting, thor
Oughly sustained
to The patrons of the Dread will be glad to know
that Mrs. NJ Y. Fitch, well known formerly to the
people OF Worcester most accomplished teacher in
French and German, has been secured for the coming
year,
tzs- Important to OUT OF TOWN PATRONS. Pupils
from of will be admitted hereafter for $40 per
quarter Tor $40 per Term,) including r. X. Fare. The
fall term begins Sept. ii. dit jYB
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-06
THE ANTI ERIE CAMPAIGN.
The American Erie Committee las issued

tho following circular stockholders in this country:
b,r,a. The Committee American Stockholders H. the Bne Rail
wly had attention directed he recent communion on
the part Of the Stockholders in the 1anuc AM Great Meen
Railway Company represented bp McS Bsohodhen and heisnp
Rlwy die interest the Atlantic AMI Great Western Road OF any
With the present managers 81 tue hre RAILWAY "u" NC
.srao.y detr 20 the prosperity o. tue main lae
TI9olysJ Thai the American stockholders
In CLoh TIER the above naGt Aaae aud Great
Ve aud from al Taents Ia ing Tor their object IT,
neG railways the maintenance IN ooe any part OF
srs. of the Erie Railway movement MhsoeV
proposng ohe outside incompatible With the direct ma
rests o Ia Brie Railway.
Tho reason assigned yesterday BY members OF the
Committee for this manifesto Is that information has
been received from London thst Messrs Bischonh eim
McHenry Sharp and others largely interested IN the
Atlantic and Great Western Railroad, have formed =
combination for the purpose OF getting preseason or th
Erie Il in tho interest OF inc Atlantic aud
Great Western. Tho Anglican Committee Wen 10 afOlil
entanglng the AFFAIRS OF che Erie Road WIFI any 0uisde
interests cOnBderlng ths tho best cour FOR them a.
a Committee representing American stockholders, ana
also tho best Car the future prosperity OF the road
Leading represbn. atiyo OF the Atlantic aad Great
Western interest Informed IRIBUN reporfer' yestet'
day that while udOgts had been m4do In london for
union thc two l2o paroles, theeWCre reasons i0r be-
Having that theY hli not boon hBtcossiu; but from ne
sudden leap which ERGO took ye3ter1y ia tho London
ular,f 20 = inferred by some that tb' union hsd utrn
| a. liot accomplished All T'r1I.t hyp e'e WORKING ~