Weekly Phoenix herald., 1883-03-23

oi an eighty ton gun. It IS oeileVe' the explosion was caused by dynam' ite and was a deliberate attempt te blow up the government offices. Int explosion was undoubtedly the worF of Fenians. The adjacent streets are filled with myriads of fragments ol glass, and heavy plate glass IS lying in heaps on the ground. A s'ont weighing two hundred pounds was projected against the King street police station. making hole the size of mans he d. Noting will be touched ill an inquiry is made The full extent of the damage car no, be estimated ill daylight. Five hundred cunstables are guarding the scene. The bu linz has the ap- pearance of hay ng been hombarded' There is deep trench, ten feet by three, in one room, the floor of which hs been literally plowed. Two childr sleerlng in a house at the corner of King strc.s were throNn from their bed by the force of the explosion, and their faces badly cut Every pane of glass in the vicinity was shattered, and the explosion WAS heard three miles. A man WAS arrested al midnight on suspicion of being concerned. Yesterday even- ing can containing explosives was found behind the Times office. II is reported that lighted fuse was at tachcd. The police are making a thorough investi gation. The officers of the gas company say they can find no evidence that it was caused by gas.
 Another report says the foIce of the explosion was terrific. A great stone balustrade was obliterafed, an ;he pavement was pulvelize A wooden structure opposite was blown into splin ;ers, and many stones were driven into the house behind. Walls are burst asunder, making an inde- serbia blc scene of destruction. The greatest constcrnaiion prevailed !; people poured out of their houses and rushed to the scene. Great alarm prevailed in the House of Commons. The explosion is aitrib- uted to the Irish Invincibles and is part of Fenian plot to warn the government. It is remarable that disoster was unattended wi h fatal results.
 The Fenfnn Explosion.
 LONDON, March 17-An enormous crowd has gathered at the scene of the explosion. The government in- spector estimates the damage at e4,OOO. It is thought the vessel that contained the explosive was placed in the cellar of the building.
 A later and closer inspection shows the explosion to have occurred out side of the building. No arrests have been made. The police say they noticed nothing suspicious about fhe building prior to the ex. plosicn.
 Judge Astonished and Indignant
 UNIoNTowN. Pa, March 15-The jury in the case of Dukes, charged with the murder of Mutt, have brought in a verdict of not guilty. When the jury stated the verdict, Judge Wilson looked amazed and said: "Gentlemen, I suppose the verdict is one you thought you should render under your paths, but it is one thut has gwen dissatisfaction to this court because we thought the evidence sufficient to justify a differ ent verdict. If you have committed an error, it is one we cannot avoid, but can only express our condemna- ton in this mild way. The prisoner is discharged" Dukes then left the court amidst great excitement and indignation.
 The indignation over the verdict was terrific; the excited crowd siart- ed toward the courthouse where Dukes was in charge of the Sheriff carrying 8 stuffed effiey of Dukes. They also bore effigies of the jury and violence WAS expected. The crowd reached the McClelland house 8 few doors from Dukes room, and suspended his effigy across the street, singing "We will hang Dukes body on q sour apple tree" Every body was on the street and placar Is calling an indignation meeting to- on account of the acquittal of Dukes, were posted up.
 Maine.
 AUGUSTA, March 1.-The Legisla- 'ure has adjourned.
 "I'II have Ills Goah.n
 NEW YORK, March 16-Robert Nah sn and Charles NJ. Smith, stu ients of Columbia College, arranged ! duel today. Mahou and friends of he principal were arrested when de- parting for the battle grounds and leld for examination.
 A $1O,OOO Romance.
 A true romance in real life recent y took place in .ouisvill.,, Ky The were these: Miss Alcene Vanderespt, the beautiful md accomplished daughter of our yell known and esteemed druggist, lad well known young gentleman, .lso of Louisville, pay,ng her atten- ions, and both being of a specula- i've turn of mind, unknown to each ther, purchased a s ticket in in the Commonwealth Distribution Con- | any. It so happened tkat each l ook a half ticket with the same l