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severe Cold weather in the North.
vest.


Sioux CRY, January 3l.-During the
severe cold weather and storm on Satur-
day and Sunday last, several deaths oc-
Cured near this city from exposure.
Patrick end Michael Jordan, father and
son, were frozen to death on Perry creek.
about ten miles north of here. They
had gone six or seven miles after load
Of wood and being overtaken by the
storm, became bewildered and lost their
way. They were found within twenty
rods Of the house.
Three Hollanders were frozen to death
on Rock river, on Sunday. No particp-
lars.
A special dispatch says several deaths
occurred in yermiion valley, Dakotah
One boy was frozen to death, and another
had his arms and legs frozen so badly
as to necessitate amputation Of each
limb. Two men are reported dead on
Turkey creek, in pakotah, about fifteen
miles from here. Several other deaths
are reported.
The storm was Of unprecedented Sc
verify. The train on The Illinois Central
road due in this city on Saturday, is ~
ing at Leman's, with no immediate pros
pect of getting through. The road is
completely blocked with hard packed
snow.
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LATEST TELEGRAMS.
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, February The dispo
sition of the house naval committee ap
pears to be favorable to an immediate
increase of the navy by the building o.
new ships, apdSit is probable they viii
soon report some measures for that pur.
pose. The recent exposure of weakness
of our navy and critical character of our
relations with Spain, has convinced
many Of the most prominent economists
of the house that something ought to be
done immediately TO increase the
strength Of our maritime forces.
1t is rumored that General Sickles has
announced to the President his inten-
ton to resign his mission at an early day
It is asserted in certain quarters that
his strong American attitude on the
Cuban question has not been fully sus-
tanned by the department of State.
" The house civil service committee is
still endeavoring to mature the bill to
fix salaries. The committee have spent
all their time on thistriaing matter, and
have not reached any important point.
Unless the committee makes better
progress than hitherto, the close of the
session will arrive before they will be
able to report any measure of value. Z
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FOREIGN.

PARis, February LA public recep-
ton was given by President Theirs yes
terday, at which members Of cabinet,
foreign ministers, members Of assembly
and other officials were present. In the
coarse Of conversation between GuiIlam
Guisot and NJ. Theirs upon the present
condition Of political affairs, the former
informed Theirs that the recent mani
festo Of Count De chambArds, IN which
he declares that be will never relinquish
his claim to the throne Of France, Tssi-
ders the eGusion Of the 0rlesniSts and
legiiimatlsts impossible; and, therefore,
republic was the only possible form Of
government for The country
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-01
REPEATING ITSELF.

The New York Sun says that in the
nineteenth century Grant gives the most
important political positions to his rela-
tives. In the eighteenth century Mile
Pompadour, mistress of Louis XIV, &C
cording to historian scattered gold
aud Offices upon her relatives, even the
most distant; her cousin, drummer,
was made captain Of dragons, her
brother was made director general of
buildings, arts and manufactures and
created Marquis de Wanderers. Inca
pable ministers, incapable officers, spec
ulation, jobbery, monopolies, and ruin
GUS taxation were the results Of this. "
And, after a period of this nepotism is
thus described by contempOraneOus
writer: Most of the farmers, unable
to live by the products of their lands,
have abandoned them. Some has be-
come beggars, and others soldiers; many
have gone away to foreign lands"
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AppoRrroNMrrr BILL.

The Louisville Courier-J ournal S
Washington special of the 2eth says;
As was anticipated, the senate to-day
passed the house apportionment BILL
which provides for two hundred and
eighty-three members, being an increase
of forty over the present number. Hi
nois gains the largest, which is five, and
Missouri next, four, which deprives any
State of representation in proportion to
its abridgment of the right of suffrage.
One important feature of the bill pro-
hibits the admission of a State which
has not the population on which this ap-
portionment bill is based, which will
have the effect of excluding Utah, Colo
RADIO and New Mexico.
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rHr nINcINNArI coNYENTIoN.

This convention promises to be OF the
greatest Importance. The New YORK
Sun says the Republicans who are so
utterly Disguised with Grants admins
tration that they will vote against him II
he is renominated, number hundreds OF
thousands, and they are found IN every
State of the Union. By their bold, prac-
teal course, the liberal Republicans OF
Missouri have proved themselves worthy
Ito take the lead in effecting a national
Organization of these reform Republl-
cans. To accomplish this most deslra-
BILE object a convention is called at Gin
cinnati on the first Monday of May.
The Cincinnati convention will be by Tar
the most important political assemblage
of the presidential campaign, tor 1t VIII
undoubtedly hold the key Of the position
and determine the result of the conflict.
II is therefore of the first moment that
there should be full representation at
the convention of reform Republicans
from all parts of the country-men oil
ability and influence, whose heads are
clear and whose hearts are sound, who
will know what they want and say what
they mean, and who, if the emergency
should demand it, will have the wisdom
and courage TO place in the field can
didate for the presidency who ought to
and can be elected Independent Re
publicans in all sections Of the country
should Immediately take the necessary
steps preparatory to sending delegates
10 this convention.
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MORE FRAUD.

Grants administration seems TO be
nothing unless it is fraudulent. The
Louisville Ledgers Washington special
Of the Both says: The congressional
committee now engaged in investigating
the acts of the treasury department have
stumbled across some startling facts in
relation to the sale of arms by our gov.
eminent to the French, during the
Franco Prussian war. II is intimated
that there are huge discrepancies be.
tween the amount received from the
French government and the sums actu-
ally received into our treasury. and there
credited The committee are endeavor.
ing to keep the matter as quiet as posi-.
BILE until they make their final report.
The parties engaged in the fraud are
said TO be the military ring in New York
at the head Of which stands Rufus In
gals, Grants most intimate admirer.
Carl Schurz has been on the track Of
this fraud for some time, and however
much others may be disposed to cover il
up, he will insist upon its exposure.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-01
A POWERFUL SPEECH.

Accounts from Washington speak in
glowing terms of the late speech of Sen
ator Schurz on the amnesty bill. One
account says he thinks he struck the
keynote in proclaiming that if the North
and South were to live together in har-
mony they must be placed on terms OF
perfect equality. He pointed to the
treatment of the Hungarian rebels by
despetic Austria as an example worthy
of our imitation, mentioning the notable
fact that Count Andrassy, the Hungarian
leader, was now the head of the Austrian
cabinet. His peroration in behalf of the
plundered and ruined South was thrill
ing beyond description, and the sensa-
ton produced on the listeners was most
profound. None Of the opponents Of
amnesty attempted to reply, except the
buffoon Nye, who poured out his usual
TRADE of vulgar abuse upon the South,
but seemed to awaken no echoing re-
Spouse.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-01

Mrs Elizabeth Cady Stanton evidently
takes after her mother At the recent
suffrage convention she recalled fam
lily Renaissance as follows: "There
was no head in my mothers family.
remember once my little sister swallowed
a leaden bullet. My father, being a
timid man, hid his face that he might
not witness the sufferings of his child.
My mother took her daughter by the
heels, and shook the missile from her
throat. If she had waited for the head
of the family to have acted, she would
have lost her child" '
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-01
AYTKLp DAY.

The Louisville Ledger's Washington
special Of the 29th has this interesting
paragraph:
The house proceedings we're decidedly
lively today Brisk diminishing set in
Immediately after the morning hour,
lasting till adjournment, and the Demo
Gratis achieved very clever successes
along the whole line. Mr.. VOORHEES,,
having got the foor, led of with bis res
olufion recognizing Cuban belligerency,
which, being the third already offered By
Democrats during the session, seemed 10
rnfhe even the gentlsmanly department
Of Mr. Banks The general endeavored
10 have il referred TO his committee. Bat
Mr. Cox vas unwilling that i shoald
sleep in piEeoa-holes along With he pre-
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decessors; so vote was had, and the
Republicans were put upon record
against the struggling republic. Then
SoiIowed Dawes attempt to push through
Wor,onss resolution for final adjourn
ment The specious arguments OF But
lar bingham and Dawes were riddled
md r;diculed by Messrs. Farnsworth,
Prc,ts COY and Kerr, and Banks fin
shed The demolition of the electioneer-
;n a scheme undertaken at the expense
Of vitality important legislation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-01
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, February 1.-The three con
victed aldermen, Glade, Montgomery
and Busse, spent last night in Jail in q
common cell. Busse, who was convicted
yesterday, did not expect this result, the
jury having previously acquitted Bailey,
against whom the proof was about as
strong. Montgomery is to be tried again
to-day. 1t is understood that this trial
will be under the statute instead of the
common law as before, and that hence
he will be liable to be sent to the peni-
Tertiary. The common law provides the
highest punishment for bribery at six
months imprisonment in the county Jail.
A motion for new trial was yesterday
entered in the case of Busse.
A morning paper publishes an inter-
view with Frank Lawler. director Of the
Academy of Music in this city, who was
the husband of the notorious Josephine
Mansfield. He denounces the article in
the New York Sun about him as false,
and SAYS he has been shamefully SLAM
dered and stigmatized as black-mail-
er, and denies the story that he eloped
with Josephine. Her step-father tried
to levy black.mail on a man found init
mate with her, but Lawler had nothing
to do with this, and was not there. He
Lawler) married her in San Francisco,
to save her frsm her own parents. For
two years she was good wife, but after
they moved to New York, he found she
had gone astray, and he left her. In
1868, he lived with her few months,
and has not seen her since. Lawler has
commenced suit against the Sun.
DR.. O'Brenan sues for $4,000 dam
ages, because piece of plastering fell
on his head in the council chamber
week or more ago.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL, February l.--House
spent last evening discussing resolution
thanking Federal authorities for action
ct Chicago G=e. The Democrats bitterly
opposed it was indefinitely postponed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-01
NEW ORLEANS.

New ORLEANS, January 3l.-The St.
Louis hotel, under the management Of
Hiram Cranston, of New York, re-
opened to-day. In point of finish, furni-
ture and comfort, it has neither superior
nor equal. The formal opening was in
augurated by a sumptious banquet, at
which both French and American eiti-
zens Of prominence mingled with pleas
ure, and pledged one another to sustain
and reconstruct the prosperity Of the
old French district, where the st. Louis
is located. Fof
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-01
Daily Drawings-A Prize for
Every Ticket. vta

A chanse 70 draw any Of the above prizes
Tor z5e. Tickets describing prizes are sealed
in envelopes and well mixed. On receipt Of
25c q sealed fioksf Is drawn without choice and
sent By mail 10 any address. The pTiEe nance
upon Il will be delivered TO the tickle; holder
on payment Of 81. Prizes are Immediately
sent TO any address By express or return mall.
You will know what your prize is before you
pay for IL. Ang prizs e9cchoHqea for anoii.er Of
~ sane UdlHs. No blanks. Our patrons can
depend on fair dealing.
0FTuoxs OF THE PRkss. - air dealing can
be relied upon. IN. y. Herald. Avg. y. "A
genuine distribution. -. Herld. Sspi;s- - Not
one OF the humbugs Of the day. Heskiy
TribHH,, JrlyT. :" They give general satisfac-
ton - Staats- Zsififn0. Aug. s.
REPKHEEcKs. kind permission we refer
70 the following: Franklin 8; Lane, Louis
Vile, drew s13,000; Miss Hattie Banker,
Chariestou, 5000; Mrs.. Louisa T. Blake, ST.
Paul, piano, s7o0i Samuel v. Raymond, BOs-
ton. 400; Eugene p. Bracket, Pittsburg,
watch, 500; Miss Annie Qlgood New Orleans.
$500; Rmory L. Pratt, Columbus. O.. 5000
on CGEH GnT 10 every package Of 90
tiekets g,larnnfeca. SID tickets for 81 Is for
81: 35for 81 So for S 30 for SIS.
Agents wanted, 70 whom We eeer liberal in
ducements and cuusu1lee sdfilfdcfioa.
STEVENS, LEWIS a CO..
1872 Iz7- Hfq ne Hroadway. y. n
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-01

ACCORDING to Washington dispatches
to the New York Tribune, the admins
tration is very anxious in regard to the
spring elections in New Hampshire and
Connecticut, and will exert extraordina-
ry strength to carry these States. 1.-THE
administration senators" it goes on to
say, well know, and, indeed, it is gem
orally admitted here, that if those States
go Democratic in the spring, one in
March and the other in April, Grant
win not be renominated. The Demo
Gratis are preparing to work most vigor-
ously, and are already sending out cords
of the custom-house testimony into those
States, which, it is reported, is having a
bad effect on the party"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-01

IT is said that Governor Palmer, of
Illinois, is not disposed to allow General
Sheridan or his superiors to escape from
the consequences OF their illegal acts
during the occupancy Of Chicago with
United States troops, and the Detroit
Free Press pointedly remarks; THE
question is not as to any ordersissued
by General Sheridan to the troops after
they had been sent there, but as to the
orders by which they were sent there to
act as police-a question that the Presi-
dent has failed to meet, and has, there
by, assumed the responsibility for the
usurpation.'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-01

The Cincinnati Enquirer says; "Th'
milk in the New York general order
cocoanut is accounted for. Our Fort
Wayne special telegraphs that Leet, the
biggest rascal in the whole bad lot, is o
cousin OF Mrs. Grant. No further
answer to the conundrum: Who is Leet s
partner, who is able to put his hand on
Boutwell's shoulder2'--is required"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-01

THE wit Of the COurier-Journal says an
Englishman has invented a new method
ct lighting houses with coal oil. It IS
simply 70 have an oil-tank at the top Of
the house, with pipes to convey the non
explosive to all the lamps about the
building. The only advantage Of this
method that We can see is that it will
have a tendency to reduce the annual
crop Of widows and orphans, the whole
family in case Of al explosion, going up
the spout together.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-01

The Boston papers are addicted to
sharp-shooting. The Traveller said the
other day; "The Hartford Post is again
swapping at the Traveller. John, hand
us that squirt-gun." To which the Bos-
ton Post said: Now. then, the Boston
Traveller is going to have some editorial
matter; they'v sent John for the editor
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-01

FREDERICK DoUoLAss pleads earnest
ly in his Washington paper the New
National Era, fer the passage Of Suns
ners supplemental civil rights bill. The
Washington correspondent ofthe Spring
field Republican probably furnishes a
key to Fred's anxiety on this point. BE
says; i doubt to-day If there is more
than ons white church in Washington
where a black man can take his seat
with others in the worship Of God. He
can't do it, III venture, IN DR.. Newman s
grand church, where the President wor-
ships.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-01

SENATOR AMEs is described as sharp
featured, boyish person, who was hoisted
up into the United States senate on a
bayonet, and does not look at home to
this day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-01

"A WASHINGTON telegram says that the
first practical application of the new
civil service rules is being made in the
postofice department where twenty-five
applicants are undergoing examination
for a vacant clerkship. The appoint
ment will be made from the highest of
three that are certified to have passed
the best examination.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-01

STEVENS, LEWIS = co.
? Eve he Broadway, y. n
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-10-15
A DMINIST ATOR'S SALE
AT PURLIC Auction

on TUESDAY, Oct. I'D, at o'c ock on the premises
the well known ''B CON FARM" situated In the town
OF IRE, and belonging to estate Of the late Chas
NJ SpoOner. his farm contains about 200 acres. all
choice an bshy productive and-cutting the present
smooth level, Tree from rocks, well wateren an well
fenced with stone walls. Thee a young thrifty apple
orchard OF $50 grated fruit in earring cond
ton. The buildings consist of handsome two-story
Mansion, large mOdern-built barn, with cellar. and
Other out-budings all IN good repair unded by
some rty ornamental shade trees and located only
about three miles from the proposed DepOts the
Central and Ware River Railroads This Is really
pendh opportunity to first class country resi-
dence, and one the best farms IN Worcester o.
Terms very liberal For further information apoly to
j. g. NUDGE, Pc ersham, Mass.
WM. b SPOuNER. Administrator
z. II. BAbBITT. Aueiioueer
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rOUR TONS ENGLIsHHAYl

good Family Horse, SOUND and kind. l raTow Cow,
Fat Hog, good two. sea- ed Carriage good Market
Wagon Bnggy, l Rack Wagon. ! nice two-seated
sleigh. upholstered, nearly new, Pung Sleigh. rev
onehorse slei. new Light Harness, new Lead Har;
ness. common do, tarTiage Robes. l Set Pulhes,i
Chest of Carpenters Tools and Roof Brackets Flows,
Rakes Hoes Chains and other articles not mentioned.
E. L. BANCROFT. Admir-
b. W. ABBOTT. AuctonOer.
Auburn, Oct. I, 1872, dts -
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lectures.

WORC ESTER COUN
MECHANICS ASSOCIATION.
1872. 1878.
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RUILDING LOTS, COTTAGE HOUSE,
&c,
AT AUCTION.
viii be sold at Public Auction, on FRIDAY. Oct 18th,
1872, at O'Clock P. NJ, at JAMBsvILLE, Worcester,
IA BUILDING LOTS

Ola DIST D. F. NEWTON son, Aac aEaSmt
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-10-15
BY B. W ABBOTT, AuctIoneer and Real state Broker
Once cor Main and Walnut sts.. up siars
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE ON
BOwBOIN AND JOHN STREETS
BY AUCTION.

VIII be sold by Public Auction, on the premises. on
SATURDAY ct 10 h. at II o'c ock N the House
OF The subscribe situated Bowdo st. cOnta ling II
rooms, well anged tor convenience; large sntry and
closets; hot ami i'd wafer bath ". closes.
furnace, gus, good celllr, and in goot order.
Also inim daiey after the above sale, Splendid
French Roof House ohm ST opposite The residence Of
+. W Vail, Esq. cont nng Is oom7 hot and cold
or, balh rOUm err Closets gas in every The
hrs rate style, ami by the tenion Of any person
wishing TO procu first C residence.
500 down eli house Of sale. Terms Ilber
al For further information inquire OF the snbsciber or
OF the aucliOneer
Houses be examined on morning ofsale.
GAVIN DYER
oI2 w ARROTT Auctioneer
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-10-15

Iesiu,eat7S O'Clock, organ Concert at I. Tickets
DOR he course 81 so; single Concert 80 cia; for
single Lecture Is cts for sale at Bookstores Of Grout
putnam and Sanford 4 Co, dtf 20
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OST-Oct. 18th, A LADY'S GOLD
ell ny leaving the same at 80. Hermon st.
Oh d9ts
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-10-15
4 DEMONSTRATORS SALE OF REAL

"A AND PERSONAL PROPERLY VIII be soi0 by
Public Auction, on the premises, in Auburn Centre. on
WEDNESDAY, oct 18th, at one O'Clock P N the farm
of The lae beacon george Bancroft said rm is pleas
aniy located, = mile from depot mile from school,
ana contains % acres of land divided follows 10
acres Of highly productive llage land, well supplied
bv never Ealing stream 7 acres IN woodland Of il
years growth The building consist of large two
story house with ELL painted, blinded and in every
spect in ExCELLEsT repair Good barn and carriage
house. No pains been spared to render the house
and surroundings pleasant attractive. 10 any one
desiring beautiful country residence hear the city
rare opportunity is offered.
Also will be solo. about "a acres of Sprout Land
known as the French Meadow Lot situated about ~
miles north of Auburn Depot, near the n. q W. X. r.
Immediately after the sale of Re Estate, Will be solo
4 I..ll.,r rnnrn HnInn naIp -nnnrI
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Aotffes.
NOTICE.-Having bought of Mr.. Michael
~ Quinn, his

at Webster Square, would respectfully the
public, that am pre- AIRED to all kin1s of CARRIAGE
WORK AND JOBBlNG, HORSE SH0EING, &C.. in
prompt and satisfactory manner.
Mr.. QUINN will have charge of the work Is hereto
fore, ant with the oldest and hest wOrkmen. Will be
glau to all OF the old customers any wanting
work dole.
n. B.-Particuar attention paid to Shooting Horses
with bad feet and gait. Satisfaction guaranteed, and
prices reasonable. c. A. HOPfIN.