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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-12-21

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dec 2t.-1 A. M.-Prob.
abilities: For the New England and middle
states, fresh aud occasionally brisk northerly 10
westerly winds, clear and clearing weather and
ialhng temperature; for the south Atlantic
states, northeaSterly to northwestern winds and
clearing bat partly cloudy weather, with lower
temperatures for the gulf states, Tennessee and
Kentucky, nortbeasterly TO northwestery winds
ana clear weather, with low temperature; from
Tue Ohio valley and Missouri to Lake Erie and
the upper lakes northerly to westerly winds and
generally clear and cold weather
LOWELL, Mass, Nee. 20.--lt commenced to
snow at one O'Clock this morning, and four
inches fell. 1t changed TO slight rain at 10 A. n.
which threatens to carry off the snow. Their
mOmeter 81 above
Brunswick, Dec. 2O.-Eight inches of snow
have fallen here since midnight and it is still
showing. The trains will probably be some.
what DELAYED
CONCORD, n, H., Dec. 20.,-A heavy snow
storm Is In progress, and about ten inches have
already fallen. Appearances indicate change
INTO ram. Trains from above are all delayed by
the storm.
NEW YORK, Dec. 20.--'Ehere was a heavy rain
all night, and a dense fog over the city and bay
this morning.
BosToN, Dec, 20.-A heavy snow storm, fol-
lowed by rain, extends throughout New Eng-
land In portions of Maine nearly foot of
snow fell.
HALIFAX, DEC 2U.-HeaYy snow storm all
day. No trains from the east since yesterday.
FouGHKEEPsIE, Dec. 20-'rhe morning pas.
Senger train on the Poughkeepsie and Eastern
railroad, coming west, was detained Eve hours
at Boston Corners this morning by snow drifts
ten feet deep,
BANGOR, Me-, Dec 2O-EyeaiRg.- About
eight inches Of snow fell here last night and to.
DAY, oiorking the roads and delaying the trains
on the different railroads several hours Some
OF the country stages due at ten A. NJ. had not
arrived at ten p. NJ.
LAWRENCE Kansas, Dee 2O.-The mercury
this morning was eighteen degrees below zero
which was the lowest for the past i've years
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Situated upon one of the numerous hills COM
mandiug an excellent view of the city of Worces-
ter, is the quiet yet industrious town of leicester
The town was named after the Leicester in En-
gland from which place the first proprietors came
in l7l1. As originally settled, Leicester included
the town of Spencer, but petition after petition
finally resulted Ill a division. Here the manufac-
ture Of cards was first begun in 1885 by Edmund
Snow, who confined his efforts exclusively to the
manufacture of hand cards. Five years later Pliny
Earle, in a conversation with Samuel Slater of Web
ster the subject of machinery brought up, and
the former was induced to experiment upon ma
chine card clothing. With a short piece of wood,
in which were fastened two needles, the holes in the
leather were punched andfthe teeth were inserted
by hand. With one of these cards the first cotton
ever worked in this country was prepared for the
spindles by Samuel Slater. Various inventions
were made by Mr., Earle in perfecting machinery
for the manufacture of card clothing and to-day the
town owes its reputation of producing more cards
than any other town in the United States to his
inventive genius
The card manufacturing establishments are all
located in the centre of the town. Woodcock
knight & Co. occupy large building in the rear of
the town hall, IN the production of machine card
clothing steam being employed to drive the ma
chinery.
W. & j. Whittemore occupy factory upon Main
street. employ four hands, and produce goods of the
same description as the above firm.
J&L. Woodcock & Co. use steam TO run their
machinery, and furnish employment to nine opera
tives in the manufacture of goods ola like character
A. White & Son require the assistance of ten
operatives TO fill their orders and steam to drive
tle machinery.
The firm of Disco Denny is one of the oldest
engaged in the manufacture of this class of goods,
and at their factory twelve employees and steam
power are required.
The firm of E. c. & L. NJ. Waite employ five
hands, and steam furnishes the motive power.
j. & j. Murdoch is the name of the largest firm
in the town. they furnishing employment TO TWEEN.
ty-tve operatives with steam to run the machinery
The manufacture of hand cards is also carried on
and forms quite an important branch of industry.
L. s. Watson & Co. occupy large factory on Water
street, where fifteen men are employed during the
busy season, and steam power Is employed.
Edward Sargent is the only manufacturer near
the centre of the town employing water as motive
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ITO the Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20-The territorial dele
gates held a meeting this morning, Cllggetrs
bill TO promote education in the territories was
lavoraby considered A resolution asking the
president to appoint one of the commissioners
TO the Vienna exposition from the territories
was adopted.
At the session of the credit mobilier commit
tee to day, Cakes Ames said he never heard
that James Brooks had any stock, and he did
moi believe he had; and Mr., Alley, not a wit
ness, denied MeCombs statement that Brooks
interpreted him in that way,
After leaving the supreme court this morn
Ing, the louisiana committee held private
meeting and then proceeded, upon invitation
from Speaker Blaine, to the house of represent
tatiges. 1t now remains with Associate Justice
Bradley to decide whether he will go to New Or
leans Tor the purpose already stated.
After the supreme court adjourned to-day,
eX.Judge Campbell and others OF the sub-com-
mittec Of the Louisiana delegation had confer
ence with the judges OF the court, and gave their
reasons why they desired Associate Justice
Bradley to proceed to New Orleans to review the
Judicial proceedings OF Judge Dure Judge
Bradley, instead Of going thither on his own
VOlitOn, preferred that request to do so should
come from his colleagues, who took the matter
under aGyisement.
The president left Washington this forenoon
for COvington, Kentucky, for the purpose of pay.
inc brief visit TO his father. The president re-
turns next tuesday. In consequence of his alb
sence the usual cabinet session was not held to-
day.
The Louisiana committee, at their meeting
this afternoon, agreed to issue an address TO the
people of the United States setting forth the law
and facts in the case now disturbing that state,
to petition congress for relief Immediately after
the holidays. The committee adjourned 10 meet
in New York on Monday next, having been in
vited by prominent men Of all parties to visit
New York and lay the whole matter before the
people. This afternoon the committee paid re-
Spects to Speaker Blaine.
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Forty-Second Congress.--.rhird Session.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 20.

WASHINGTON, ID. C., Dec. 20.
SENATE.
Senator Anthony was elected president pro
tem
The bill appropriatiug SIS, 100 for the expenses
OF the Texan frontier commission passed
Eight thousand copies OF the eulogy on Gar
rett Davis were ordered printed.
Mr.. Edmunds offered resolution enquirng of
the secretary of war for information relative to
reimbursing the territory of Washington for
expenses of suppressing the Indian troubles in
1856.
MIR. Rice moved as an amendment to his resO-
luton for a special commission to investigate
the Arkansas elections, saying that he did SO in
order to get the matter before the senate. He
then gave detailed allegations of fraud against
republican officials in making false returns in
in Arkansas.
Mir. Clayton argued that the allegations of
fraud made by his colleague were incorrect.
Mr. Sherman favored the reference Of the sub
jeet to the committee on elections, who, il they
thought proper, could authorize sub commit
rec TO undertake an investigation.
Pending further discussion, the Indian appro-
preparation bill was postponed, and the defceu-
cy bill taken up; and there was also some de-
bate in reference to the appropriation for public
works in the District of Columbia.
Mr.. Edmunds, before voting for the appropri-
alton, desired an investigation as to whether
the moneys had heretofore been expended with
propriety.
Mr.. Morrillsof Vermont supported the appro-
priation, believing that in the main the board
of works had acted with fairness and justice,
according to law.
On motion Of Mr.. Edmunds an amendment
was adopted by % to q, that the amount appro-
prated shall be paid on approval of the prices
named by the commissioner Of public buildings.
The bill passed and goes to the house for con-
cuTence i'll amendments, and the senate, after
an executive session, adjourned to Janaary 9Th.
HOUSE
A call Of the house showed thirteen less than
a quorum.
Considerable time was consumed in calling
yeas and nays on a motion TO adjourn.
Finding it impossibleto obtain quorum, the
house adjourned to the 9Th OF January
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New York CITY News.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2O.-The executive commit
tee OF oil dealers to-day concluded arrangements
with the redners' association Tor equitable co.
operation and new prices, to be announced at
Oil City on Monday.
The beer brewers Of this state, of New jersey,
PENNSYLVANIA, Connecticut and Massachusetts,
met here yesterday, and resolved to form organ.
lzations in their several states to oppose the
additional tax of 81 cents per barrel and to
secure state legislation in their favor
To-day is being observed by EpiscOpaians
here as day OF special prayer.
The board OF state commissioners has com
menced an investigation into the management of
the lunatic asylum at Wards island by DR..
Echeyarria.
Mayor Hall will resume his law practice, and
1t Is reported that he is already retained to pros
ecute seventeen suits in accounts against the
city, which Controller Green refuses TO nav on
thel ground of illegalty.
The Tammany hall general committee last
evening passed resolutions declaring its disap-
proya of the present charter OF the city, passed
in 1870.
The legislature will be asked for authority to
remove the city prison, or Tombs, to some other
point.
The Times condemns the settlement with
Gould by Erie as compromising OF felony.
Alter interviewing the various Shpbuilders in
and about this city, the Herald reports large
orders on hand, and favorable prospects for the
revival Of the maritime trade. The clouds over.
shadowing the ship yards Tor ten years are being
dSDeed,
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COUNTY NEWS.

J. f. Parker of Southbrdge has lost ten hogs
by disease similar to the horse epizootic.
The Dresser house at Southbridge has been
leased by Mr.. ?. NJ. Turner, and will not be
closed, as reported.
There is some division of opinion in South
bridge in regard to the vote of December 18th,
by which the town agreed to subscribe $4,000
to the stock of the Southbridgc and Palmer rail
road. The vote stood, yeas 1OS, nays A. The
vote is small one, but undoubtedly represents
the feeling of the people in regard to extending
the credit of the town TO the railroad. The vote
as passed requires a guarantee from the road
that their part Of the contract will be carried
out, and proposes to pay onehaf the amount
when the road is ready for rails, and the other
half when it is in operation.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-12-21
ESPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE WORCESTER SPY ]

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dee. 20,
An informal request was made TO the supreme
court today by the Louisiana delegation for
Justice Bradley, in whose circuit Louisiana is,
TO proceed to New Orleans, and, in connection
with Circuit Judge Woods open a session Of
the circuit court, to review Judge Durell's pro-
ceedlnss, which would come before it by
appeal. The supreme court gave no
answer to-day, but very likely the request
may be acceded to. The circuit court might
hear and decide the case on its merits, aud then
it could come here on appeal; or Bradley and
Woods might certify it up pro fo,m0, and thus
bring the entire case TO the supreme court This
would bring about the highest judicial decision
speedily, and such decision would doubtless be
submitted to by all parties.
1t is announced on authority that Dick Tay
lOr, in his recent interview with the president,
was not treated with any diseourtesy, as has
been stated
Gov. McCoOk of Colorado says the dispatch
from Denver stating that the republicans have
numero usly signed petitions against his reap
poinment was the work of his politicals ~nemy.
There is a great deal of gossip afloat about the
credit mober matters, which will doubtless
get into sensational papers, but it is entirely
irrelevant to the principal object of the nvesti-
CATION. 1t is now stated that no stock was ever
issued. There were only certificates emitting
the holder to stock when issued; therefore moth
ing is expected to be shown by the books of the
company, which will be produced before the
committee
iotifN bil lie fl,r IN
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Chicago dispatch says John L. BiXby, con-
| hdental clerk of W. w. Candless, general agent
OF the star union freight line, is reported to
nave absconded, it is supposed to Canada with
a considerable amount Of the funds Of the com
pany,
movement is on foot to convert vacant Pa
chic wooden mills in San Francisco into cotton
factories. It is believed that the cotton crop in
600 pounds,
Every British ship in San Francisco is sup
piled with crews at S35 per month, without
bounty. Eight boarding house masters claim
ing bounty were brought before the United
States circuit court to-day and gave bail in $500
each
Judge Bond passed sentence on a number of
kukluX prisoners at Columbia, S. G yesterday.
The latest news from the Modoc Indian coun-
try states that Major Green was preparing 10
surround captain Jack" and his band. The
military is moving very slowly. The Indians
oner 10 u9ht the troops ten to one, and say they
will never surrender.
German adYices report that the policy of the
government in dlscouraging emigration viii
encounter considerable opposition from the peo-
pie
Advices from San Diego indicate that nearly
all the CABIN furniture, some OF the cargo and a
part of the machinery Of the steamship Sacra.
mento will be saved
Thursday night two freight trains rom Cam
den 10 Jersey City and Jersey to Garden came
IN collision between Bordentowu sud Trenton.
Nineteen cars were completely demolished and
one person was slightly injured.
The American geographical society have
undertaken TO collect for the Vienna inter
national exposition, maps photographs, scenery
geographical and other reports and information
which may best represent the true condition or
the country, and to make collection and
export. va"
James L. Thompson, Il wealthy farmer of Har-
rlshulg, KY, Is saId to have absconded. leaving
liabhities of $4,000, Twenty-three attachments
have been levied upon his farm, and bis wife has
brought suit for divorce on the ground OF
adultery. y
Halifax dispatch says Arthur Grow. of brjp
tafOur was washed overheard on his passage
IRON at Martin to I,ockpOrt.
Bark Dulcimer of Prince Edward Island. from
London with government stores, arrived at Hal.
iiax yesterday morning. She was supposed to
to have been lost.
Three hundred Union soldiers held a meeting
at 81. Louis, Thursday night, at which il was
decided 10 nlemorlalize the United States senate
TO pass the bill which passed the house on the
l2lh inst, giving to each soldier quarter sec,
ton OF land, resolution requesting Union
soldiers throughout the country to take like
action was adopted, and committees appointed
70 secure signatures OF soldiers and citizens zen.
orally TO the memorial.
George Palmer Putnam, wellknown pub
Usher OF New York, died suddenly last evening
lie was born in Brunswick Me-. February III
1914. Putnam had been at the store most OF
tue day, and seemed in remarkably good spirits
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LONDON, Dec 2O.-Thelat heavy storms have
swollen the streams throughout England to a
great height, and several have oyerfowed.
Windsor and Eaton are flooded. The river
Treat and its atluents, the Soar and Derment,
have risen above their banks, submerging a large
portion Of country in leicester, Derby and Not
tingham. In some sections OF these counties
only the tops of trees and hedges are visible.
Heavy land slides have occurred near Dover and
railway communication with that town has
been interrupted. Peterborough, in Northamp-
ton county, is flooded and many residents have
been compelled TO take refuge in the upper
stories of their dwellings. A dispatch from
Liverpool says 449 persons, including passengers
and sailors, have persisted by marine disasters
during the past ten days. Thirty persons were
lost by the sinking of the ship Matchless OF
boston, off the coast of Northumberland,
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Foreign News.



LONDON, Dec. 2t--6 A. M.-Count Won Beust.
the Austrian ambassador to Great Britain, has
gone to Vienna, probably TO assume higher
functions.
There are fears that the steamship shannon,
from Montreal for Hull, has foundered. The
Ospray, from Quebec, has arrived at Hull, and
reports very heavy weather. Her carpenter was
washed overheard and lost.
The river Cam has overlooked in the vicinity
of Cambridge. For miles it is like a swamp
and the streets of the city are flooded. Brook
side and Eynesburg are deluged. The recent
rainfall is estimated at $4,000 900 IONS Special
PRAYERS are offered in the churches.
The British corvette Challenger will sail from
Portsmouth tomorrow, for the purpose of max
ing scientific deep sea soundiugs
George King has confessed that he murdered
POok, at Greenwich.
The funeral of Viscountess Beacousfield took
place yesterday. The remains were deposited
in the family yaultin the churchyard of Hugheu.
den. The Obsequies were strictly private sud
of touching simplicity.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. 20-A deputation from the
American cha nber of commerce waited TODAY
on Ten. LuciuS Fairchd, newly appointed con-
sui OF The United States at Liverpool, and ten
dered him hearty welcome.
FRANCE.
PARIS, Dec. 2O.-lt is probable that some of
the bridges crossing the river Seine in this city
will be swept away by floods
~ Noilihtt1cS VI thirty nave appointed TWO
subcommittee which sit separately. The men,
DerS OF the committee express great desire TO
come to an agreement with the government.
The mOnarchStS no longer insist on confirming
the action of the committee to The relations of
tue executive and the legislature. The dismiss
al oil tue mayor of Nantes promotes this conci-
atory splIit. The committee already approve
OF the theory of second chamber, but await
the governments plan for its organization he
tore proceeding to discuss the matter in detail
The first subject taken in hand by the commit.
tees will be the Suspending of the veto power,
ITALY.
NAPLES, Dec. 20-(1aes of unprecedentpd
violence swept over Naples yesterday. Much
damage was done to property IN the city and
shipping in the bay.
ROME, Dec. 20.-king Victor Emanuel has
been lndisposed since yesterday, having had an
attack Of rheumatic fever. His physicians do
not consider the illness serious.
SPAIN.
MADRID, Dec. 20,-rhe crisis in the cabinet
winch was anticipated by the Impartial on
wednesday, has occurred The ministers of
hnance, public works and colonies have retired
senior Echegary has been appointed minister of
hnance; Senior Becarra, minister of public
works; and Senior Mosquera, minister of the
colonies. The sitting oil the cortes Yesterday
was suspended in consequence of the crisis.
Inc senate has indefinitely approved the
clergy donation bill.
The newly appointed ministers were presented
to the king to-day and took the oaths of office
Senior Gorilla had long conference Yesterday
with Senior Riviera.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-12-21

TEMPERANCE MEETING.-Th Washiugtonian
division of tile Sons of Temperance held pub
lie meeting at their hall last evening. A large
number of ladies and gentlemen, friends of the
order, were present as invited guests. The eX-
ercises were very entertaining, consisting of the
reading of original and selected poems, inter
spersed with excellent vocal music by select
choir. Addresses were delivered by Mr. George
W. Wheeler, Rev. Mr.. Parry of the Old South
church, and Mr.. VIM. Mecorney. Hon Clark
Jilson, mayor elect, who was expected to take
part in the exercises, was not present, having
been suddenly called away. Considerable curl
osity was manifested to hear Rev. Mr.. Parry
speak upon temperance, in view of the re-
cent discussion of the tobacco question,
and when he arose he at once secured
the closest attention of the audience.
He began his remarks in a humorous way,
with an allusion 10 the difficulty some speakers
found in combining themselves to a given sub
ject, illustrating this point by quasi dramatic
sketch of an English lecturer of his acquaint-
ance. The representation was cleyerly carried
out, much to the amusement and delight
of the audience. The principal portion of his
remarks were devoted to an earnest advocacy of
the cause of temperance. He declared himself
a thorough temperance man, and that he thought
the surest way to win men TO temperance was
by an appeal to their self respect. He expressed
no decided opinion in regard to preference be-
tween a license and a prohibtory law, but
thought whatever law was upon the statute
book should be enforced
Mr.. Mecorney strenuously opposed license
law, or any compromise whatever with the rum
interest. He expressed his qualification at the
result of the recent municipal election, and
firmly believed that the cause OF temperance
would make rapid progress in this city during
Mr.. Jillson's administration.
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The StOkOs Cnsc.

New YORK, Dec. 2O.-The new law relative
10 jurors known as the Judd jury law is now
in full effect, and its wise provisions whereby the
fact that citizen has expressed an opinion shall
not initiate against his acceptance as a Juror
have been fully and satisfactorily eXemphied in
the Stokes case. Under the old law at this time
there could not have been a single juror oh
tained The drawing Of jurors was continued
in the Stokes Casel to-day. One of the jurors
drawn was shown to have been formerly in the
employ OF an uncle OF Stokes and was excused.
thus leaving eight jurors drawn. II is expected
that the other four will be obtained to-day.
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The Recruiting of Votes in Boston.


BosTON, Dee. 20.-The committee on recount
ing the votes for mayor and aldermen of Boston
concluded the mayoralty count this afternoon,
and their figures elect Henry L. Pierce by plu-
rality of 70 votes over Mayor CASTOR The
recount Of ballots in ward two shows a mistake
Of about 500 votes, and other wards also show
discrepancies. The committee is now engaged
in figuring up the vote for aldermen and will
report in full TO the board next Monday