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superior CCriminnD Court-nocLwe,l, J

superior tCriminaIl COurt-HOckweII, j.
vERDICTs IN THE GRAFTON BANK ROBBERY
CASE.
Saturday, Feb, 1O.-The fifth day Of the trial
opened with the delivery of the charge by the
judge, who occupied Just twenty minutes, after
which, at twenty minutes before ten A. NJ, the
case was submitted to the jury, and they, after
being out six hours and three quarters, returned
averdict of guilty against Docherty and Glea-
son, and stated their inability to agree in the
case of Samuel Perrs.
The charge was a model one, brief and to the
point, fully explanatory of'the law and the
points OF the case upon which the jury were to
act. 1t was strictly impartial and exceedingly
fair, and lin it there was any leaning toward
eithersde twas toward the prisoners, in so far as
that they might have the advantage OF any
doubt which might reasonably arise as to their
guilt, in the face of the evidence presented
against them by the government.
His honor began by stating that the theory
of the government was, that the breaking and
entering of the First national bank of Grafton
on the night Of October %, 1870, was committed
by five persons, three Of whom were present MS
defendants in this case; Samuel Perris. Danio,
Docherty, and Charles Gleason. All of them
assert their innocence of the charge, denying
that they were in Grafton at the time mentioned
and testfyng as to their presence elsewhere NJ
the time. In the case of Ferris, other testmonv
is introduced to corroborate his own statement
that he was in another place Should this
clain of an abb in the case of PERKS be proved
to the satisfaction Of the Jury, It would be as
faras this defendant is concerned, a complete
defence, Gor be could not be in both places AT
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Capt. Cooper, once an admiral in the Mexican
navy, died at San Francisco on Saturday.
Brigham Young has been quite IN the past
two days. 1t is said that his strength is failing
rapidly.
Alexis and the ducal party arrived at Vicks-
burg at eight O'Clock Friday night, and lett the
next morning, expecting to arrive at New Or
leans on Monday morning. All were WE'LL
The merchants Of Cincinnati have expressed
their Intention Of forwarding an invitation to
the japanese embassy, now in this country, to
visit Cincinnati.
Rev. Jno. Seyes, D. D.. late United States min.
lister under President Lincoln TO Liberia, aud &
prominent divine OF the Methodist Episcopal
church, died in Springfield, o., ON Friday night
The business failures IN the United States
last year. are stated at 29iJ, against 1851 Ia III,
year before. Amount OF liabilities for 1871
$50 ,252 900, against Ss8, 242,000 in 1870.
Henry $. Evans, state senator from The fifth
district, died AZ West Chester Pa, Friday even.
ing. His death created a tic In the political
parties in the state senate.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-02-12

MASSACHUSETTS Press AssoCIATIoN.-Th
newspaper meeting in this city on Saturday
was attended by the representatives of some
thirty or more journals in the state, Mr.. Mcr
rill Of the Lawrence American in the chair, and
acomparis0n Of notes was made as to the man
ner of conducting business. The name of the
association was improved by the substitution of
"The Massachusetts Press Association for the
long and awkward title under which the organ
ization has nourished hitherto The by laws
were amended in some particulars, and the an
nual assessment of two dollars was made paya-
bic in January. The direction and arrange
ment of the annual summer excursion was left
with the executive committee. The ample par
lors of the Bay State house were given up to
the newspaper fraternity by the landlord, and at
the close of the meeting an adjournment was
made to the dining room of the hotel. There
was no time to visit the "lions" of the city, so,
contentng themselves with hurried visit to
the Spy Office, the editors and publishers pressed
Off in the afternoon traina.
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Accidents.

CHICAGO, ILL.,. Feb. II An accident happened
on the Illinois Central railroad, on Friday, be-
tween Hudson and Rope, caused by a broken
rail. Five cars were thrown from the track and
badly damaged. Charles Blanchard, the con-
ductor was found dead under the wreck.
GAS.
ERIE, Pa, Feb 11.-Yestcrday, as a gas well
was being bored for the county inurmary, a
large vein of gas was struck, which took Gre,
burning WIN. Bell, perhaps finally.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-02-12

TEMPERANCE.-Thc Sunday evening temper
ance meetings, at the Summer street chapel, are
becoming more and more interesting. AT the
meeting last night Rev. Mr.. Chcever presided,
and addresses were made by Mr. William l..
Phillips, of Boston, Hon. Mr.. Buttrick, W. IL.
Earle, formerly of Vnelaud, Nj. John Regain,
T. X Earle, NJ. Almy Aldrich and Rev. Mr..
Cheever. The element so often lacking in pub
lie temperance MISUNDERSTOOD singing
formed one OF the most pleasing features of the
programme the singing on this occasion being
by a quartet, under the direction Of Mr.. H..
Dean, Miss Prouty sustaining in excellent
manner the leading part, supported by Miss NJ.
Slocum and Mr.. p. H, Stearns, Mrs. Mecorney
acting as accompanist. At the close, the pledge
was presented for signatures, and several names
were appealed
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AMNESTY.

1t is probable that the amnesty and civil rights
bills are both buried for this session by the ac-
ton of the senate on Friday. 1t is certain that
the Sumner bill cannot pass the house il it were
to come up there as an independent measure,
for enough southern republicans have declared
against it to defeat it. Amnesty is Just as dead
in the senate. No matter how many house bills
Mr. Trumbull may bring up, he will find that a
majority in the senate do not intend to permit
an amnesty bill until a civil rights bill has
preceded it; nor even in that way, for if the
senate were to pass each bill independently, the
house would agree to amnesty and reject civil
rights. This is what the senate means TO pre-.
vent. The president does not like the action of
the senate. have this on good authority, and
the fact that the administration morning jour
mails here censure the senate majority is
sufficient evidence of the fact majority of the
house republicans agree with the president that
itwould have been wiser to have granted mod.
crate amnesty bill.
Mr.. Sumner is naturally reioiced over his
great victory. He began with two-thirds of the
senate sneering at him, and carried his amend
ment after a six weeks debate. Even Mr.. Ham
lin, in spite of his desire TO sing Old Hundred at
previous stage, voted for the amnesty bill after
it had been shaped to suit MI. Sumner. The
latter senator declares that the victory repays
him for all his trouble even if the bill is shelved
for the scss ion for he has got the subject thor
oughly before the country, as he could not have
done in any other way. SAM WELLER.
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Old World News.

Continuation of 1i,c EsNcitcmcut over the
Aiabnnia CI"ims-'Ehc Sentence Of an
Irish PrisOncT-Frcnch Diplomatic AZ
fairs Distinguished American Travel
crs-spuBizls Politics, etc.
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LATEST NEWS.
BY TELEGRAPH
80 THE woRCEsTER DAILY sPY
From WASHINGTON.

The Candidate for the Vicc-PrcsIdcncy is
Panied Because Ese Thinks Somebody
Wishes EziHa TO be ESrcsident-Scarch for
IA sent under DifElculties-Thc Defeat of
the Amnesty IEeaSare-EEOw 8Ir sumner
Feels-AnOther Chapter IN the ConIin-
ueaStOry about thc Alabama Claims Ex-
citement, etc.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 11.-Falling barometer
and threatening weather will extend over the
middle aud eastern states,
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Political.


IMPORTANT RAILROAD LEGISLATION.
COLUMBUS, Feb. 11.-ln the senate yesterday
morning bill was passed equaizing railroad
charges for FIRE ght, pro rata, for less or greater
distances, and making it the dnty OF the prose.
cuung attorney TO bring suit in the name of
the state against corporations violating the act,
on complaint of the parties aggrieved.
West Virginia.
THB CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.
CHARLEsrowN, Feb. 11.-The constitutional
convention ON Friday adopted several sections
OF tue bill Of rights, not materially differing
iroan lne PROVISIONS OF the old bill. A provision
was auopted prohibiting political test oaths.
Indiana.
NO CAUSE FOR ANY ALARM
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 11.-Vice President Col
fax has written Il letter to the editor of the
Journal, in which, after noticing A TELEGRAM
from indianapolis, TO the effect that n concerted
effort. was being made to secure for him tbe
republican nomination for president, he says
NO such effort is being made anywhere bv nv
wishes or authority. Publicly and privately,
in speeches and In letters, | have invariably de.
clared myself in favor of President Grants re.
nomination, as well to those not friendly TO il
us TO those who were and have been | have
50 written to every friend in Indiana who asked
my opinion.
When the ticket of Grant and Colflx was
elected In 1868, determined thar there shouid
be no alienation between them growing throuoh
It's distribution OF presidential patronage. in re-.
gard to which resolved NOT to obtrude. or
any lack of friendship or good will on NV bart:
and am glad TO state that this was most cor,
daily reelprocaied by the president; so that
there has never been the slightest disturbance
OF our most desirable personal and political re-
lations; nor can any discord in the party be
traced to any real or even pretended antayon.
ism between us.
feel deeply the obligations am under TO the
republicans OF Indiana and the nation for their
long continued confidence, and polltcnl Inv ta
q party whose record for the past ten years ID
the nobcsl made by any party, in any country
or any aye, induces M TO say thai. il
the national convention deemed il the wisest 10
re nominate me for the Office now hold, /
would accept; but my interest in the continued
ascendency Of repubicanism Is far greater than
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-02-12

DATENT OFFICE BUSIN ESS.-Ameri-
Il can and Foreign Patents procured, Rejected App-
cations Teargued; Interference Gases Prosecuted; Opn
ions given the validity and Infringement OF Patents
and suits prosecuted and defended the United States
Courts, by
THOS. III. DODGE, =
Formerly PRINCIPAL Examiner and Chairman Of the
Board Of Appeals, Z, s. Patent OticcJ Counsellor at
Law and Advocate in Patent Cases Onlce-Doiges
Block corner Park and Portland sts., Worcester, Mass
MA d&wff
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CRITICISM.

1t is curious fact that the Chronicle and
Capital of this morning both contain sharp
criticisms of MIR. Bancroft Davis for his prepare
ton of our case for the Geneva arbitrator. The
Chronicle is a jealous supporter of the admins
tration, but it says that we should be ashamed
to 90 into court with a doubtful claim for conse-
qucntiai damages, winch the ingenuity of those
who haggle for them cannot reduce to figures.
1t goes on to lay the blame of the failure of the
treaty upon Dlncroft DAYS, who, il says, sacri-
feed the moral dignity of our position to make
out great case and large bill. The Capital,
as might be expected, lays the blame upon the
administration.
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LIsRoN, Feb. II The South American mai
steamer has arrived with dates from Bio Janerit
to January I'D. The distinguished Brazil iar
statesman, Viscount itabscerah, is dead.
The recent outbreak of fanatlcsm in the
town of Jundil in the Argentine states, result
ed in a fearful massacre. The Ganchos, excited
to frenzy by a man named Salunc, made a sud
den attack on foreigners. Tne latter, taken
by surprise, were unable to defend them
selves: and, before the authorities could stop
the slaughter, thirty-sX were killed. The as
sassins were then attacked by troops. They
fed, but they were pursued and sixteen shot and
tNentY -Lnnr taken prisOners.
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ARCTICS!

Ladies', Misses and chdrcns also Mems, Boys and
Youths
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SOIit;s America.

POLlIiCAL.
MADRID Feb. lit is probable that the rad
icals will refuse to vote in the forthcoming elcc-
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Mr.. Washbur, the American minister, has
deferred his departure from Paris for the
present, and it is probable that he may abandon
his contemplated Journey altogether.
FRAUDS IN THE SHIPPING OFwAR MATERIALS.
The committee on war contracts appointed by
the assembly to investigate the deialcations con-
nected with tue shipment of war material TO
France, have asked the government at Washing
ton TO communicate the results oil the inquiry
into the acts of lunctonaries accused of supply
ing arms 10 France during the Franco-German
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

SEALED PROPOSALS FOR BUILDING SCHOOL
OlTSE by "A fact in the village OF North East VIII
az their once in Elkton, up to Tuesday, October lst
S-9 at o'clock P NJ according to the following speci-
ications:
stono foundation feet high above grading IL inches
Ian Is inches thick with center wall running length
wise Walls to be of brick of good quality.
FIRST story TO II feet high in the clear IL inches
thick with three Plight windows in each side ana one
In the North end double boxed frames sash hung glass
10 by l6 inches with panel shutters and isstenings on
the same; doors in North eni one IN center inc
other the corner 10 open ih'o swan ""S' "i'' ~
SONS each door ~,
Second story 10 feet high in the clear; walls inches
chick with brick cornce, wood barges and houtdrnS.
nJ recess in West gable for the date; three lslghs
windows in each side, double boxed frames sssA asW
class 10 hy Is inches with blinds
J;ts FIR first and second tier by inches ls inc
from, center TO center Ceiling JOists by fnehe 10
inches from center to center d cross uhroesS by
inches to be supported y King Posts Braces an prin-
cnnl Rafters; Perners in center oil rafsers each
sid. not less than by inches; RafsIs ny inches
Ia inches from center to center pitch OF k"h inches
Ia tbe foot Upper Grders to be hoited 70 the hng
posts; middle Grder to be supported oy !" nous "
IN. upper Girlcrs ~ inches in diameter neathtng 10
ha nine covered with FIRST quality of SiAe Chimney
in south end sufficiently large for two stoV es
across North end feet wide in the cie TOT
rartitioNe c lined feet from hoor "'.n one door
.nt.r and one in stairway. Flooring and stairs 10 %
~, valjow nine Platform to be raised on poth nooe
ocr,ss South end feet wide inches high from houl
an the inner walls and partitions n have at icas
coats of good lime mssr,r win ID hnkmmra hlsn =. n.
tb. s,uth end ia both stories. All Who'd werk 70 10 10
.. tainted N.;tb two Of oil paint. Washboarus
to be roup,, sli the floors at !east hehes "ie'
ing stals~ay =, =, .,, ,,d ,rortmsnIiks
asper on or before tae sirst day of January 1919
AN incarnation viii BE- given by applying " VIZ
schooI Commissioners of the sth Election Distrie1
Sept q, ls!2-2W
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HOW TO GO WEST.

This is an enquiry which every one
should have truthfuAy answered before he
starts on his journey, and a little care tax
EN- in examination of Routes will in many
cases save much trouble, time and money.
The &C., B. & @. r. r." running from
Chicago, through Galesburg to Burlington,
and the 81, B. g. w. Route" running
from Indianapolis, through Bloomington
to Burlington, have achieved splendid
reputation in the last two years as the
leading Passenger Routes to the West. At
Burlington they connect with the b, & NJ
r. r. and from the great Burlington
Route, which runs direct through South
ern Iowa to Nebraska and Kansas, with
close connections to California and the
Territories; and passengers starting from
Cecil County, on their way westward, can
not do better than to take the BURLINGTON
ROUTE.
This Line has published pamphlet call
ed Chow to 60 West" which contains
much valuable information; large correct
map of the Great West, which can be
obtained free of charge by addressing the
General Passenger Agent B. & NJ. r. r.
Burlington, Iowa.
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RAILROAD MEETING.

Pursuant to notice given the friends of
the Elkton and Masseys' Railroad, assem-
bled at Cecilton, on Saturday, Sept. 21st
1872, and organized by calling John W..
Morgan, Esq, to the Chair, and appoint
ing VIM. T. Weldon, Secretary.
When on motion of Jas. NJ Budd, it was
resolved that the Chair appoint commit
tee to solicit subscription to the stock
The following gentlemen were appointed.
Kent County.-Robert Griffith, Alex.
Wilson.
Cecil County.-1st District-Jeremiah
C. Price, Joseph Bisgs. Jas. NJ. Budd.-
I'd District-Wm. Lindsey. Sewell Green,
John Peach. Sd Dstrict-Jas. b. Groome,
Geo. w. Cruikshanks, David Scott.
After considerable discussion on rail-
road matters, on motion of Sewell Green,
Esq, the following committee was ap-
pointed to confer with the Financial agent
of the Kent County Railroad:-Robert
Griffith. Sewell, Green and VIM. T. Wei
don. The meeting then adjourned to meet
on Saturday, the 10th of October, at Ches-
apeake City, at 2 o'clock p. NJ
VIM. i. WELToN,
Secretary.
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For The Cecil Wing.
A Visit to the Fulton Farmers Fair Of
Lancaster COuuty

In company with few friends from this
county, we had the pleasure of attending
the Second Annual Fair of this enterpris-
ing Club, that was held at the new barn of
Day Wood, near Goshen, Lancaster county,
on the Goth and 9th inst. This barn
was admirably adapted to the purpose,
being large double foored mot double
decker) structure, which furnished ample
room for tables for fruit, flowers, pies and
cakes, jellies, butter, fancy articles, &c.
This is rich agricultural community,
and there was some fair stock on exhibit
ton in competition for the premiums
awarded. The stables under the barn and
temporary stalls about the yard were de-
voted to them.
Apples were displayed in rather larger
proportions than other fruit, embracing
many new varieties, marked name want
ed" Several fine looking varieties of seed
ing peach were shown, though this is not
much of peach country.
The sides and some tables were abund-
antly decorated with female handiwork in
various shapes, including some fine paint
ings. The whole number of articles enter
ed seem to have been about 200, and the
attendance must have been over 800 on Sat-
urday.
The first days exercises were diversified
by the . husling MATCH" next the annual
address, delivered by talented agricultur-
al writer of Oxford, which was we'll writ
ten article; and last, but not least, the
"apple pairing MATCH" in which eight
ladies, young and old participated. The
task was to pare, cut and core 1 dozen
apples in the least time and best manner.
We understand the prize for this was
awarded Miss Emor Chambers, formerly
Of this county. The wind this day was
most too strong for the comfort of people
or articles on exhibition.
The second day opened calm and clear
The morning was diversified by "potatoe
picking match,' that was entered into
with zest by the boys.
AZ " ClOCh r. M luc RTIutlt PROCESSION
of ladies, representing some of the fashions
for tho past ten years, came off. They
walked along slowly two and two and per-
formed their part with becoming gravity
in spite Of the mirth occasioned among
their friends and relatives in the crowd,
that was very contagious. The remark
was often made: " How nice-looks in that
suit" or " don't-look funny" We did
not see any more absurd or funny than the
i" Bustle Back
The committee awarded largely as prem
iuns flowers and seeds or bulbs in order to
cultivate the taste for these household or
naments. A lot of plants for this purpose
were furnished by prominent nurseryman
of our county.
The larges part of this Fair was conduct
ed by about nine men, assisted by their
wives and daughters, and we feel like say
ing, "well done Fulton Farmers Club
We hope our Cecil County Club will mus
ter courage to get up something of the
sort in the near future. REPORTER.
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THE NEXT FAIR.-The next Fair of the
Frederick County Agricultural Society,"
will be held on the Fair Grounds, at Fred
erick City, Md, beginning October 18th and
continuing four days. 1t will doubtless,
be the most interesting ever held by that
very successful Association, now so favorably
known. That the Frederick County Ex-
hibition possesses unusual attractiveness
is evident by the immense attendance of
visitors who annually throng the grounds.
This is perhaps due in part to the great
beauty of its location and surroundings, as
well as its successful management. The
grounds are Immediately in the suburbs of
the interesting little City of Frederick,
commanding beautiful view of the fertile
and highly cultivated valley. With its
great advantages of conveniences and ease
of access, it will, no doubt, always be a
favorite resort. 1t will be remembered
that President Grant and Cabinet visited
the Fair two successive years, and that last
year Horace Greeley was the orator Gen.
Wade Hampton delivers the annual adj
dress this year.
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THE TRANsATLANTIC.-A table of con-
tents of the October number of THE TRANS
ATLANTIC is a fair index to the readable
qualities Of this magazine. Lauzine from
CornhiU Magazine; Hyaclnthe from Temple
Bar; Betwixt Two Stools Macmizan's Mug
azine; Tot. "-London Society; On Going
To Bed.-St. Paurs; Glance Terrible"
Macmalan's Magazine; Pearl and Emerald.
CornhW Magazine. Terms, SO per year.
Address, G. w. Hamersly, Publisher, Phil
adelphia.
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THE AMERICAN STOCK JoURNAL.-The
Publishers of this valuable Agricultural
Journal, offer to send the remaining num-
bers of this year free to all new subscribers
for 1878. Thus giving over 500 pages of
valuable reading matter, illustrated with
numerous engravings. for $1.00. Sample
copies free. Address, N. P. BOYER g. Co.,
Parkesburg Chester County, Pa.
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NOTICE.
CHARLES 4. ROBERTS


GEORGIANNA A. Mcleod AND 9TH Frs.
In the Circuit Court Cecil county. In c. Sancery
Ordered, This sixth day of September. in the year
eighteen hundred and seventy-two that the isles made
and reported by William j. Jones and James McCni-
Ionrh Trustees for the sale of the Real e. tate OF Dr.
Thomas A. Roberts, be ratified and conhrr ,ed, unless
cause to contrary be shown on or before the
low Of November. next; provided copy of this Order
he inserted in some newspaper printed in i county,
once \ week for one month before the eli nth day OF
The Report states the amount of sales to &c 81 400
" DAVID SEQ. Vt, Clerk.
Ten. .onv. test DAVID SCOTT,
Sept {, 1s72-lm OierA'
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n. e. S. M. SALE.

Do not be without SEWING MACHINE,
whom you get for DOLLAR, We sell
power all complete for ST. that cannot he purchased
any retail store in the country less than from $50 500
Send for circulars. giving full particulars. to J. F.
WIGGIN. General Agent for U. s., l73 Washington St.
Hnstoli. Mass.
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US Oak Hall may be the popular cloth
ing house, but to have your clothes clean,
use MOORE & Bros Wilmington City Soap.