THE MORNING STAR VOL. IV. NO. 138 TELEGRAMS TO TUB HORSING STAR. CABLE DISPATCHES. The Fire Fiend in Europe. Gas Exploson. and Loss of Life iu England. FROM WA lIINGTON Butchery of Humanity In 3n~ GENERAL TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. Providence and Vicinity. FOREfUDi NEW*. Large Fire in Venera. Paris, Noy. 13.—A dispatch from Geneva says a large tire is raging iu that city. No par ticulars. Explosion of U*i-An American Vessel London, Nov. IS.—A fearful explosion of gas occurred to-day at Leeds. One or two persons were killed and several badly injured. Ship Escort of New York, took fire and was destroyed, at Antwerp yesterday. She sailed from Ne w York July 29th, and was last report ed loading at Antwerp Oct. I2tb. She wan 1366 tons, built at Georgetown, Me., and owned by J. J. Stuart. FHOM WAMHimUX Steamship Subsidies to be It ecommended Washington, D. C.» Nov. 13.—The Postman, ter General will in his report recommend the granting of a subsidy to the Pacific Mail line of steamers, so as to enable them to run semi monthly trips from San Francisco to China. He will also recommend a subsidy to Wells’Aus tralian line. The Four Million District Loan.] The Board of Public Works in this city do not appear to feel confident that a large negro vote under their control can carry the four million loan at the coming election. It is ru mored they are registering department clerks, including those who hsve just returned from voting at State elections. Treasury Balances. The following were the Treasury balances at the close of business to-day: Currency, $B,- 010,180 32; Coin, 94,176,073 4?; Coin certificates $10,266,900. *now Keport. The Signal office report? enow this morning at Omaha, and at five o’clock thia evening at Corinne, Utah; and Duluth on the Lakes. HORRIBLE BCrCHERF, Kurdertns a Family In Committing a New Albany, lud., Nov. 13.—0n0 of the most horrible deeds of blood ever perpetrated was committed in Clarke county, three miles east of Henryville, in this State, on Saturday. The discovery wan made Sunday moi nine by a neighbor. Cyrus M. Park, his wife Isabella, and half grown son John, were found mur* dered in their beds, in each case the bead being split open as if bv an axe. Two daughters, one aged nineteen and the other fourteen, were found fearfully wounded,.and no doubt left by the murderers for dead. One hundred and ninety dollars were stolen. It is generally Be lieved that two white men committed the deed. The greatest excitement prevails at the scene of the murder to-day, and detectives are busy working up the case. The girls are still alive, bnt it is thought will not recover. BMW IORK CITY. The Prince Alex's Committee U***tate of Kxclfement* New York, Nov. 13.—There is no news yet of Prince Alexis, and the reception committee are in a great state of excitement. No more vessels have yet arrived, and it may be several days yet before the Prince puts in an appear ance. POLITICAL GOSMP. Just What’s ths Matter in Brooklyn. N.Y. Brooklyn, N. Y., Nov. 13.—The Republican special committee for the investigation of elec tion frauds Is still in session. Testimony is pouring in, and retained for future use. The array of witnesses will be very heavy. It is stated the committee will be able to establish by undeniable evidence, the election of nearly all the Republican city candidates. TffLEGBAPMIO PKiUOIUU. Gen. Sherman and Lt. Fred Grant sailed from New York yesterday afternoon on the frigate Wabash, on a European tour. Tho following appointments wore made yes terday by President Grant: R. C. Halton, col lector for the Fifth District of Michigan; Rdwin Kilbourne, Assessor for the First District of PRESS ASSOCIATION.] diana. Iturued. Kctob« ry. Mississippi; R E. Chandler, Collector of the Sixth DUtriotof Iowa; and J. O. Frick, Collec tor of the Tenth District of Pennsylvania. The Pare pa Opera Troupe were greeted in Washington, D. C., last evening by the most fashionable audience ever assembled in that city. The Rev. Dr. Lieber, of New York, address ed a large meeting of Germans in Cincinnati last evening, advocating the establishment of German daily Christian papers in all large ci ties. J. H. Ingersoll, well known in Gotham politi cal circles, but just now very unpopular with the victorious reformers, still avoids arrest by keeping out of the county. He is booked, at present, at Orange, N. J. Secession Humors tn the Hanks of the Associated *-resa. Cincinnati, 0., Nov. 13.—The following is a special to the Timet and Chronicle this evening; JFasAfaj/ton, D. C„ Nov. 13.—The Chlcsgo Tribune and Timet, the Cincinnati Commercial, and tho St. Louis Republican, are preparing a plan to sever themselves from the Associated Press and form an independent association. Weather Frobnblllt'es. Washington, D. C., Nov. 13.-7:30 p. m.— An extensive area of low pressure will prob ably develop from Mississippi, advancing northeastward over the Lower Lakes by Tues day evening, preceded to-night by brisk north and west winds south and west of Illinois. Threatening weather with rain will probably extend very generally on Tuesday along the Atlantic coast, with falling barometer and northeast winds veering to southeast. Increas ing southerly winds are probable on the Lower Lakes, and brisk northwesterly winds on Lake Michigan and the Louisiana coast. Cautionary signals are ordered this evening at New Or leans, Mobile, Milwaukee, and Chicago. Flashes Helatlo* to Crime. The murder of the girl Leehan in Boston, continues to attract attention, put the inquest has thus far tailed to reveal anything tending towards the discovery of the perpetrator of the foul deed. Ellery E.' Daniell, the Webster National Bank defaulter, bad his trial in the United States District Court at Boston, yesterday, when he plead guilty, and was sentenced to im prisonment for five years in Dedham jail. John O’Brien, aged twenty years, was placed on trial in the Court of General Sessions in Now York, yesterday, for the murder of Chas. Casey in a liquor saloon in Rosevelt street some time ago. O’Brien’s counsel put in a plea of manslaughter, and the prisoner was sentenced to the State Prison for four years at hard labor. 6E)EIUL NOTES. The wife of Mr. Blaine presented the Speaker with a thirteen pound girl baby on Sunday morniug, Oct. 31. Ristori, the ahtress. has lately sold her handsome villa, near Florence, to a Russian nobleman, for $250,000. The “Pilgrim’s Progress” has been transla ted into Chinese, and one of the illustrations represents Christian with a pigtail. A New York newspaper correspondent says his “very soul was coiled up in horror” by a certain incident of the Chicago fire. A recently deceased Communist prisoner confessed on his death-bed that he was the one who fired at Louis Phillippe in 1832. When Horace Greeley is asked what kind of music he prefers, he answers “The song of the harvest; three beets to the measure.” A man died in Southington, Ct., on Friday, who had for several years kept his coffin in his house and had his grave clothes prepared. RA benevolent man down South takes care that no hungry beggar shall leave hie door without a bite—by ke< ping a cross mastiff. They stimulate oxep to pull, at Columbus, Ga.. by suspending a cat by the tail over tbe backs of the patient animals. The St. Louis girls have profited by the ex perience of one of their number who dislocat ed her nock while resisting a kiss. A cargo of ninety tons of ice, sent to India by the Suez Canal, had melted away to four tons when it reached its destination. One of the Woodhull’s correspondents signs herself: "Yours, tbelemically, pan tagruel is ti cs lly, pantisocratlcally.”—Sho, now I A negro convict in the South Carolina State prison was killed lest week by the barbarous punishment known as the shower bath. It is stated that whenever the King of Slam feels like having a little field sport, bo shoulders bls rifle and "goes” for the missionaries. The only man who writes “M. C.,” at both ends of hie name, is Hon. M. C. Kerr, Member of Congress from the Second District of In diana. One of "our young girls.” at an examination in grammar, recently, when asked why the noun bachelor” was singular, blusbingly answered: "Because it is so very singular they don’t get married.” A New York thief stole >l5O worth of raw silk from an upholstery establishment, but afterwsrds returned it with a note to the follow ing effect: "This is no good; I cannot get any thing for it; it is yours.” FIRE BUGB AT WORK IN BOSTON. Incendiaries are at work in Boston. The la test, moat daring, and extenaive attempt in the incendiary line is that which occurred in tbe “Hub" Saturday, on Tremont street, when a furniture warehouse was fired. A great train of combustible material was discovered, but fortunately tbe deep laid plane of tbe incendi ary were but partially successful, the damage to tbe building being between >5,000 and >4,000. Tbe Boeton Journal of last evening eaye that tn accordance with tbe proviai-me of the Act of MB7, Chief Engineer DamrelJ baa petitioned the Justices of the Municipal Court to appoint six discreet and Judicious men to investigate tbe circumstances connected with the origin of the fire. Buall-Pox.—Wo hear of no new cases to-day, and tbe flag was thio morning removed from tbe Hamilton House on Bridge street, where tbe disease flm made its appearance, tbe eases having entirely roooverod and tbe house swept sad garnished. Tun two days’ norther has given place to calm, pleasant weather to-day. November 11. PROVIDENCE, R. 1., IVESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 1871. LOCAL N&WB. The Merchant Venice. Tbe theatre-goers of Providence have been invited to uutneroud and varied entertainments since tbe opening of the present season, and have responded by that generous patronage which ia their custom. But, among tbe vari ety of performances which have been present ed, no such nttractlon ns tbnt nnuounoed for last evening, at the Opera House, has been offered. For the first time for a long period, a Shakespearian drama—the Merchant of Venice —was to be given, and, as a novelty upon Providence boards, tbe difficult character of Shylock, the demon incarnate of avarice and bigoted hate, was to be personated by a female A wish to see and hear such a "new depar ture” from the ordinary routine of theatrical exhibitions, drew out a first-class audience, filling the Opera House to overflowing. Mrs. Macready is said to be the only lady who has over attempted to play th» part of Shy lock; but it was rendered by her in a manner that evinced a thorough famlliar'ty with the text, a critical appreciation of the character, and the talent of the trained and accomplished elocutionist, in line, it may safely be said that no lady could have acted Shylock better. The dramatic tal ent or Alice Placidc. as Portia, was shown throughout tbe piece. The cbooelng of the casket, and the trial of Antonio, personated by Mr. Alfred Knight, were effec tive scenes. Mies Anita Harris, as Jessies, and Mr. Joseph Sefton as Launcelot, wore ex cellent in their parte; and, in tact, the principal actors were well supported by the rest of the talented company generally. The mualo was most acceptably furnished by Brown A Reeves’ Orchestra. To-night the oomedy of Masks and Faces will bo givon. Henry Ward Beecher's Lecture.—The sale of reserved scats and evening tickets will commence at eight o'clock this morning at Cory Brothers’ music store. Mr. Beecher gen erally appears upon our lecture platform in Providence' once a year. This time he comes lor the Young Men’s Christian Association, and everybody who can gain admittance into Music Hall ought to hear him. The Braun Autoiycm.—This art collec tion, which it was expected would close to night, will remain until Thursday next, owing to the increasing demand for them. The col lection is attracting the attention of our best citizens, and their liberal parchases attest ths merits of tbe same. We apprehend that but few really appreciate the merits of these Auto types. They are real ait gems, and though but representations oi the originals, rise to the dig nity oi Art and afford a means to gratify taste and a love of the beautiful. There are the magnificent creations of Michael Angelo, Ra phael, Andrea del Sarto, Ghirlandjo, the Ca racal, Titian, Albert Durer, Rubens, Benvenuto Cellini, Ghiberti, and many others whoso pencils were inspired and who have left works which will be the pride of all time. These works are far away and can not be possessed only in the form they now are. Tbe autotypes include both painting and statuary, and as one looks upon them, he secs the genius which wrought out masterly re sults. Besides these are numerous modern scenes of notable objects In Europe, affording an opportunity for one to possess exquisite views, not readily obtainable. All in all, the Braun Autotypes are exponents of high art, embalming the glories of the past and putting them within the reach of all. In several cities purchases have been made by nubile in stitutions, designing to form a gallery, and through the works to cultivate the public taste and conserve tbe purposes of art. Why cannot the same be done in Providence; it would be a move in tbe right direction, for in tbe whirl ot business tbe nsithetlc should not be over looked. CITY GOVI-Dtnwi&hT. Messing of the Bnard of Aldermen. The Board of Aidermen met at three o’clock yesterday afternoon. The special committee on the Point Street Bridge was granted further time to prepare a report, and a resolution was passed discharging all persons employed on the structure in sny capacity, excepting watch men. The Inspector ot Steam Boilers made his monthly report. The weekly report of tbe Dexter Asylum showed 103 Inmates. Tbe Chief of Police called the attention of tbe Board to building operations in violation of law. Eat ing bouse licenses were granted to William R. Format on Market Square and H. U. Sleffelin on High street. Granta to locate steam boilers were made to Oliver J hnann A Co., on Eddy street, N. D. Payne on Dyer street, and Edward Pearce on Friendship street. Several notices of intention to build were received. The committee having under consideration the claims of the city against F. W. A D. Cheney, for tbe expense of Doyle avenue, was dis charged. J. H. Norcross was allowed >72 for nine days’ work al the Point street Bridge. Tbe removal of obstructions from several streets was considered, and action was taken in reference to petitions for damages to prop erty caused by overflow of water. Dr. E. M. Snow's sixteenth annual report of births, mar riages and deaths in tbe city for the year 1870, was received and ordered printed. The Ar cade Corporation had leave to oj>en sidewalk In front of new building on Weyboseet street. Tbe -following communication from His Honor tbe Msyor was read and received, and the subject matter referred to tbe Water Com missioners Mayor’s Office, Citv of Providence, Nov. 13,1871. Genftemrn of the CUy Council: I have received from the committee appointed to construct a newer on North Mein street, a communication io relation to the condition of the catch basins attached to said sewer. Il is abeolntelv necessary that these basins should be examined after every rain tall, >nd cleaned as soon ae any considerable deposit of earth has been made therein, and this rule should be observed with reference to all our sewers similarly eoo struoted. A great number of cults are now pending against the city for oefoottvo newer sgo. and Ills not wise to invito others by our ■egleet to keen the sowers etaaa and flt for the purpose for which they wore built. 1 would suggest that tbe Water Board bo empowered to take charge of all tbe sewers constructed under their supervision, had attend io their cleaning and repairing. The sewerage of the city should be under the care of thw depart ment watch controls the water supply, for tbe reason that the force ,ot engineers and workmen constantly employed by that department can perform the duties connected with' the sewer age better than, any odur employ o»ca in our streets sometime during the pres ent month, and the Water Commissioners hope to have upwards of sixty-flve hydrants ready tor use before the winter weather snail in terfere with their im|>ortan. work It Is evident that with this number of hydrants and a certain supply of water tor them, it will, be necessary to reorganise the Are department. 1 recommend that such changes be made in the Ordinance establishing the fire department as will provide for the establish ment of hose companies, and the withdrawal from active service of one or more steamers to be htld In reserve for any emergency which may arise. I have heretofore called the attention of the City Council to the uecessity ol a change in the Statute relative to the erection of wooden buildings in the compact portion of the city. As real estate Increases in value and rents advance, owners of vacant lands are tempted to erect cheap structures of wood, totally regardless of the serious danger from fire they are causing to nelghboi Ing prop erty and the city at large. A notable instance of this Is seen on Pine street, between Rich mond and Chestnut streets, where a wooden building three stories in bight, is being erected between two dwelling houses, and within five feet of each of them. This building Is to be used, it Is understood, for a blacksmith and carriage making shop. The present statute Is entirely Inadequate to prevent this ciass of buildings from being erected, and I earnestly hope that yon will make application to the General Assembly, at the beginning of the next session, for such change in the law as will effectually prevent the erection of wooden buildings from the compact and business portion of the city. The recent destruction of the business portion of Chicago should Impel us to use all the moans at our command to prevent a similar calamity here. Our chief security, heretofore, has been In the open space surrounding our buildings. If we suffer these to be occupied by large wooden structures we shall deserve to be severely punished lor our folly. Thomas A. Doyle, Mayor. Sundry complaints presented by the Chief of Police against parties for selling liquor on Sun day, were taken up, and after considerable time occupied in hearing witnesses, the li censes of Henry Turbltt, 834 Atwell's avenue, Peter G. Norton, lot Prairie venue, Henry McGee, Atwell's avenue, and F. Hacket, A 4 Acorn street, were revoked. A number of other complaints of a similar character were continued till November SOth. After an Informal discussion Alderman flrav ton, Angell and Snow were appointed k com mittee to confer with persons engaged within the limits of the city in the business nf slaugh tering cattle with a view of ascertaining on what terms they will dispose of their real es tate and retire to the location set apart by the city for the conduct of their business. The City Solicitor was directed to bring an action in the Court of Common Pleas against the Providence and Worcester Railroad Com pany for the non-oonstnictlon of the Orms Street Bddge the full width ot the street, as re quired for law. After two Ineffectual efforts to elect a Cove Land Commissioner, as the Board was about to adjourn a third ballot was taken, when Mr. George H. Corliss was the successful ccmpeti tor. Sundry reference* were made, and the Board adjourned to meet on Wednesday afternoon at three o’clock. The Coamo* Council met last evening, the President, Mr. Aldrich, in the chair. Ths City Treasurer’s monthly report was re* celved: Appropriated, 01 .Ml) 40145; expended, 6fl: balance, 11,(05.817 HO, A veto message was received from His Honor the Mayor in reference to the Greenwich and Pablic street public fountains. The monthly report of the Harbor Master was received. Number of arrivals subject to the one dollar tax. 110. The death of Stephen Waterman, Btq., was officially announced to th* Council by Mr. Bln* ney, the senior member from the Second Ward, who spoke of the integrity and strength or character of the deceased. The following reso lution* were presented and adopted unani mously Jtesolved, That this Council has heard with profound regret of the death of Stephen Water man, one oflto most honored members. ffesotoed, That by his early death the Second Ward lose* an able and influential repreeenta tlve, the city an honest and energetic cttlxen. and every good interest a faithful, fearless and conscientious supporter. Kttolwd, That the Council ofler to the family of the deceased Its profound and respectfol sympathy Io their great loss, and that the Presi dent be requested to convey to them its expres sion of sorrow, and that the clerk transmit to them a copy of these resolutions. Mr. Waterman offered a resolution request ing an election on or before November Bb. to fill the vacancy made by the death of Mr. Waterman. The pay roll of unconfirmed policemen, amounting to $159 50, for October, was ordered to be paid. Hon. Wo. Blaney was elected Cove Land Commissioner. A resolution was passed maklag an appro priation ot tl« for burial expenses of the late Chief of Pol ice Gross. Action on the Mayes's veto, read early ia the evening, having been indefleitoly postponed, a resolution brought forward by Mr. Boot was passed, whereby Mr. Lyman Arnold’s great of a tot of land to the atty was accepted, and MOO appropriated to toeato a drinking fountain on eafif find/aad to bo connected with the city water works. PRICE ONE CENT. A report was reed from the Baud of Engi neers recommending the purchase of two new Ire engines, two now hose carriages, and 8000 of Ul engines to take the place of Old No. 3, and the other to be held as a The resolution appropriating gio, 000 for the building of boll towers for tbs use of the fire department was called from the table, read and Thorosolutiou ‘■‘rodeoed by Mr. Blnney, In regard to the vacancy made by the death of Stephen Waterman, naased. Messrs. Blaney, Van Slyok and N. F. Potter. Jr., were appointed a committee on water "works. Adjourned to Monday evening, Nov. 90C The vewmterfotter