THE MORNIN®STAR VOL. V. NO. 8 TELEGRAMS TO THE HORNING STAR. (ST AMKRICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION.] CABLE DIBPATOHES. CONDITION OF THE PRINCE. Sleep and a Less Restless The German- Con suJar Treaty Signed. SPANISH POLITICAL ADVICE 3 FROM WASHINGTON Business InCongreas Yesterday New York Local Matters Home News ol Interest. ENGLAND’S I’KINCE. JLateat Notes from Sandringham. HOPEFUL INDICATION. London, Dec* 13.—A bulletin from Sand* ringham, timed at ten o’clock thia evening, chronicles the Prince of Wales as having passed a less unquiet evening. “NATURE'S SWEET RESTORER.” London, Dec, 14—1:30 a. m.—The latest ac counts from Sandringham, timed one o'clock this morning, report the Prince lesa restless. He has obtained short intervals of repose during the night. Treaty feigned. Berlin, Dec. 13.—The German-American Consular Treaty was signed in this city on Mon day last. Cortes Dissolution Imminent Madrid, Dec. 13.—The dissolution of the Cortes is regarded as imminent. It is believed tie King will shortly order a fresh election for Deputies. »BOW WASHINGTON. The Civil S-ervice Commission. Washington, D. C., Dec. 13.—The adminis tration organ to-day, declares that tho Civil Service Commission is a failure. Members 01 Ue Commission indignantly deny tho asser Lon. Senatorial Feeling. There is much feeling among the Republican Senators growing out of the debate to-day. Formidable movements are progressing to induce the government to change its Cuban polioy. Secretary Fish, who is for peace, op poses the movement. XLIId coMOßES*~Skcomd BBsatox. A bill passed providing for the deficiency in the census appropriation. Mr. Anthony oflared a resolution for a stand ing investigating committee of seven. Mr. Trumbull moved to amend that the com mittee be required to report what cfli ;es should be abolished. what salaries reduced, and have leave to sit during recess. resolution was adopted, instructing the Commissioner of Pensions to itquire into tire accounts of agents with a view of preventing further peculations. The debate on Mr. Trumbull’s retrenchment proposition was then resumed, which con tinued with much bitterness on both sides until 4 p. m., when the Senate adjourned without ac t on. Mr. Banks reported bill appropriating sixty two thousand dollars for the expenses of the British-American Claims Commission. Referred to the committee of tne whole. Mr. Hoar, from the education committee, re ported a bill for the appointment by the Presi dent, with the advice of the Senate, of a commission of three tor two years, unless the duties were sooner accomplished to inves tigate the subject of waxes end hours of labor, the division of joint profits of labor and capital and social education, and the sanitary condition ot the laboring classes of the United States,and show how the same are affected by existing laws regulating, commerce and currency, the commissioners to receive a salary ot $5OOO each, and may employ a clerk. Mr. Marshall's amendment to the apportion- ment bill, providing for minority representa tion, was rejected. Mr. Butler submitted a provision that Con gressional elections be held on the same day in every State, to take effect in 1875, but after a snort discussion theproposal was laid aside. At 4 N p. m., the House adjourned. MEW PORK CITY. Naw Toax, Doo. IS.-The affairs of all the National baaka are being investigated. The eighth National Bank reported in dl« Night. GERMANY. R PAI IV. Cuban Policy. WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 1871 senate House. Bambtaar Affßaln. culty is represented as follows: Assets, $155,- 000; liabilities, 0584,000. Mr. Davis, the receiver of the Ocean Bank, this afternoon made a statement showing the liabilities at |1 315,708 07, and the assets at $3,- 015,947; ail probably good. The President oi the Tenth National Bank, denies suspension of the bank The Internationale Meanest. The delegates ot the Internationals Interview ed Gov. Hoffman at Albany this afternoon. He promised to communicate a decision to-night. FIKE FL4BRES. Flames in Paterson. N.J. Patbrson, N.J., Dec. 13.—The Franklin Manufacturing Company buildings were totally burned, in this place, to-day. The loss will reach $150,000. There is insurance in New York and Hartford companies. FINANCIAL, .RktOllD Metropolitan Evontnw S.mmarr. New York. Dec. 13. troll Street. 6 p.m.— Money was easy at 6 and 7 per cent. Exchange closed dull from 109 to 100 1-8, Gold closed dull. Governments were strong and higher. Stocks closed flrm and higher. Mrs. Lincoln will pass the winter in Florida. Liverpool has a female vigilance committee. There are eighteen inches of snow in the pine woods of Minnesota. For the first time m sixteen years there is not a Washburn in Congress. People who drink beer do not necessarily be long to the Sons of Malt-a. The private art galleries of New York city are worth nearly a million dollars. Thirty-six thousand persons are receiving temporary relief in Brooklyn, N. Y. Alexis has telegraphed for Dnvogalsoff to come and join his suite immediately. “Words that burn”—all Mr. Collyer’s ser mons were destroyed by the Chicago fire. A Scotch, minister refused baptism to the child of a man who sells milk on Sunday. The Russian government has recently given women who own properly the right to vote. The bane of a Montreal man’s life is a Miss Bain, who sues him for breach of promise. The thermometer at Sheldon, Vt., last Wed nesday morning marked twenty degrees below sero. The latest ear-rings are in the shape of a man-of-war, with the name of Alexis on the stern. In one place in Chicago, 8000 stoves fused during the fire, and they are now blasting them apart. LOCAL NKWB.' A Caso for Cflicsr Bunt. The Central Station was the scene of a pleas* ant occasion lastevening, which Is evidence ot the fraternal feelinge that prevail among the guardians of the peace. At l>alf*past six o’clock a number of the police assembled in Captain Ayer’s office at the station, and officer Hunt was invited, being informed that there was a cate which required his attention. When ho appeared among his group of friends and comrades, Officer Horton, Clerk of Police, stepped forward and addressed him in the fol lowing complimentary and felicitous terms: MR. HORTON’S SPEECH. Officer Hunt—A. number of your follow oil! cere and friends desirous of giving expression to their regard for you as an officer and per sonal friend, have obtained this gun case to present to you as a token of their esteem and a remembrance of the many pleapant hours we have passed together in official and social rela tions. This feeling has prompted them topre sent you with this evidence or their regard with the hope that nothing will ever occur to mar or destroy this friendship. When you visit the prairies in search of game, or settle down on your western farm, this case will serve to re mind you that your friends in the east still re member you. Please accept it with their best wishes for your future prosperity OFFICER HUNT’S REPLY. Brother Officers and Friends: I atn very happily surprised indeed in being made the recipient of so beautiful and accepta ble a gift at your hands. While lam very de sirous of giving a proper expressisn to my gratitude on this occasion, I am at a loss for words that will convey a Just appreciation of my feelings. But as 1 look upon your pleasant faces and this valuable token of your esteem, I feel that I must at least endeavor to thank you in words that have a proper bearing upon this case You could not have selected a more beautiful or pleasing gilt to present me, or one that would have given me more satisfaction. I assure you that as long as I live I shall keep and cherish it As a memento of your friend ship and good will. Whenever I use it, it will recall this pleasant scene, and revive the mem ory of the pleasant faces of the friends who made this gift, by whom 1 am sur rounded, and whose respect I shall always strive to deserve and retain. Accept with my heartfelt thanks my best wishes for the future prosperity and welfare of the donors, one and all. The present is neat and quite valuable, and bears appropriate engraving. After the pre sentation, upon invitation of Officer Hunt, the company repaired to Harris’s oyster rooms, on College street, where they partook of supper, and after the interchange of courtesies, sepa rated, apparently highly pleasod with the social event of the evening. The deserved compli- ment paid Officer Hunt, forms a pleasant and gratifying episode In his official career. Presentation.—Mr. John A. Emery, who recently resigned his position as Superintend ent of Durfee Mill No. 1, to take charge of the new Slade mill, was on Saturday evening last made the recipient of a visit, at hie residence, from the overseers and help of the Durfee mill, who took the occasion to present him with a splendid gold watch, as a testimonial of the respect and kind feeling which they entertained toward him. The presentation was made by Mr Joseph Stanwood in an appropriate speech, to which Mr. Emery happily responded. A cigar stand was also presented to Mr. Emery bv the ke>P°» e o,ott r f >o I, L‘ The evening was very pleasantly passed, and the JSmpany retired highly pleased with their I vleitaad gratified nt th* opportunity they had enjoyed of thus taeUfyingtbe oetoem wnlch tbav entertained for their late Superintendent. I —Jfsms. PROVIDENCE, R. 1., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1871. rail River. CITY UOV MooS'nc of tbo Mayer an« Board of Aidermen. The Mayor and Board of Aidermen met in their chamber yesterday. at three o’clock. Present—the full Board. The monthly mporte of the City Treasurer. Chief Engineer of the Fire Department, and the Harbor Master, were reoeivod in concur- I*MMe The resolution to receive Sprague street and declare it a public highway, was adopted. The resolution to pay 1100 to Broadway Bap tist Church, as a compensation tor damages caused by an overflow of water, was passed in concurrence. Resolutions were passed in concurrence re mitting taxes erroneously assessed upon Frank Brastow, trustee; Erastus Edwards, Charles Gorton, Louisa Miller, and F. E. Richmond. Permission was given to the Talbot Bros, to remove a wooden bolding, and to William A. Monroe to raise a wooden betiding. The committee on highways reported that the work of grading Aborn street had been sus pended in accordance with the petition referred to lhem. a The City Engineer presented a report opon the sundry encroachments unon sidewalks com plained of by the Chiet of Police. Laid on the table. The petition to receive Hudson sireot as a public highway was referred to the committee on streets. Aiderman Brayton made a motion to appoint commissioners to lay out Superior street at a uniform width of forty feet, which motion pre vailed, and the following named gentlemen were appointed: C. N. Harringlvn, Janies C. Hidden. Charles E. Paine, G. A. Williamson and E. s. Rhodes. The Surveyor of Highways was ordered to re move all obstructions on South street, from Eddy street to trie harbor line. The Water Commissioners wore authorised to construct sewers on Angell and Meeting •trMlSs The Superintendent of Lights, Chas. Smith. B resented bls annual teport for the year ending »ec. Ist, 1871. Received and ordered to be printed. Whole number of lights Deo. Ist, 1871, •23ti;gas, 1640; fluid, 683; established during the year, MS: expenses for the year ending Dec. Ist, 1871, r.»,874 «n. The expenses for 1870 were f100,C>66 05; and for 1889, *70,710 05. A communication was received from A.C. Barstow, notifying the Board that ho was con templating the’ erection of a fire proof store house on the “Calender Lot,” so called, having a front at least three hundred feet on Cove street. The proposed change by widening, straightening and extending Cove street would carry the street at least one hun dred feet norths at the point of the contem plated improvement, and If the Board had any plan for changing the street, he would willing ly confer with a committee respecting it at an early day. If it is deferred until the improve ments are made he would find it necessary to oppose the change. The communication was referred to the Cove Land Commissioners. The committee on city property was instruct ed to enquire into the expediency of purchas ing the land ofWm. J. Harris, south side of the Central Bridge. The change of the name of West Elmwood Avenue, was referred to Alderman Daboil. The change of the names of Hemlock and Mumford streets was referred to Alderman S, The ÜBoard U Board then adjourned to meet Monday next at p. m- THE COI’HIS. Court of Common Plena. (Before Justice Burges.) Wednesday. Dec. 13, John Cassidy vs. John Hurns, Verdict for defendant. J.B. Gurney A Co. vs. Isaac Jaconet. Ver dict for plaintiffs for amount claimed. Ruth 8. Pike et al. vs. Henry M. Pollard. TJis Is an action of trespass and ejectment brought to recover possession of land. It is alleged that the plaintiffs are seized and pos sessed of ccrtkln land in North Providence that the defendant, woo owns land adjoining the plaintiffs, entered upon plaintiffs’ land some time in the year 1870, and run a fence across a portion of the sama, thus depiiving the plain tiffs of the use and enjoyment ot tho same. De fence not disclosed. W. W. Douglass for plain tiffs G. L. Sayles for defendant. The Grand Jury, after presenting the Indict ments found by them at this term of tho Court, complained to the Court, through their fore man, that the rooms provided for the accommo dation of the Grand Inquest of this county are wholly inadequate and unfit for tho purpose; that the rooms are so exposed as to render it impossible for the Grand Jury to pursue their Investigations with secrecy that the rooms are so contracted that they do not afford comfort able sittings, and that the ventilation is so In adequate that the health of persons sitting in said rooms ns Grand Juryman is seriously Jeopardized by being confined In them. Tho Court acknowledged in fitting terms the Justice of the complaints of the Grand Jury, but Inti mated its want of power to remedy the difficul ties complianed of, and suggested that the legis lature has the entire control of such matters. Ruth 8. Pike et al vs. Henry N. Pollard. Do fence—That the defendant haa committed no trespaas because the fence waa bulk on the line between the two estates; that plaintiff assent ted to tho defendant’s putting up a temporary fence to keep thecattlo of plaintiff’s from going upon defendant’s land. W. W. Douglas for plaintiffs, G. L. Sayles for defendant. The Court adjourned till to-morrow, Thurs day, at o’clock. The following numbers on the old docket original actions Will be in order for trial to morrow, Thursday: 3527, 3532, 3533, 3540, 3544, 3558, 3585, 35«7. Cowrt off Manlstf atee. George F. Munroe was examined for an as sault on George Smith. That tho assault was a violent one was evident from the appearance of the beaten party whose head was badly bruised and swollen. This respondent was found guilty and sentenced to one month in Jail, from which be appealed to the March term of the Court nt Common Pleas, and gave bail in the sum of 8500. Thomas Kenney was convicted of the theft of a coat, cap and a pair of gloves valued at|B from Jacob T. Barstow, and sentenced to Jail lor tbirtv days. John Welch was convicted ut on two com plaints for selling liquor, and fined <2O and costa and ten days imprisonment upon one. while the sentence was suspended upon the other on bis promise that no more liquor should be sold on bls premises. Ann Miner was recognized to appear ou Sat urday upon a similar complaint. A complaintot the same nature against Jane Murphy was also continued to the same time. Matthew Murphy waived examination on the charge of stealing a watch from Stephen B. Gardner, and waa committed to await trial at he higher court. Toltec C««rt. WEDNESDAY, Dec. 13. All the cases before the Conrt thia morning are of partlee charged with having been iada eastly intoxicated. _ Fines of two dollars wars imposed upon Mea- Wednesday, Dec. 13. ry Lotbrop, Felix Crowther, Beniamin Palmer, Barney 8 eaoa, Joseph Brooks, William Gns sell and Thomas Gorman. Royal Hall raeelved a fine of 83. and Patrick Harrington, James McCanna and James Sulli van, to each. Peace Dale. Tub Tbmpbbancb Pboplb who assembled together in large numbers at daaard'a Hall, I last Saturday evening, were called to order shortly alter 7 o’clock by Bev. Geo. W. Fisher of this village, who acted as chairman. Rev. Lyman Partridge of Wakefield offered prayer, after which the popular Roger Williams Band of thia village, which was present, and without which a rally would be Incomplete, played one of its finest selections. Next came a song from the Temperance Choir, which has become Quite I celebrated lately for its line vocal music. This being done, the chairman Introduced to the au dience Mr, C. A. Webster of Providence, who epoke ou the evils of intemperance. His ro» marks were well received, and had groat effect on the crowded audience present. A declama tion entitled the •'Robin’s Song,” by Miss Cora Fisher, and the song by Mr. John Morgan, I “Throw Down the Bottle," wore very Interest ing, and were received with great applause. The chairman next introduced Mr. Henry 8. Woodworth of Providence, who referred to his oast experience as an example of ono that “knew how it was himself” to be intemperate. His remarks had a stirring effect, and were listened to with no ordinary interest. Next 1 osmo somo excellent mucic by the Band, from a new piece called Olivet Temple Quickstep, composed by Mr. Jarnos Carpenter, leader o< the Band, and dedicated to the Oli vet Temple of Honor of this village, who have the thanks of our citizens for the no bio work they are so thoroughly pursuing for tbecanseof temperance. Aitor the music wns over, Mr. Webster again came lorward, and in the course ol hie remarks related the history ol a certain young man in his city, showing how low he had got in the depths of intemperance, and bow ho bad wished and devised that he might refrain, but ae yet of no avail. But still be had hopes that without censing In hts ef forts, he should yet reap the reward and eave the young man from a drunkard’s grave. Those last remarks had great impression upon thn au dience, who gave the beet of attention. Alter Mr. Webster had finished, a duett, by Misses Halewell, was sung, which was received with mush applause. The exorcises of tho evening then closed bv music from tho band, which ended tho second grand temperance rally, equally if not moro successful than tho ono preceding it, about two weeks since. The Temple of Honor of onr village again deserve tho thanks of our community under whose auspices the above, as well as tho previ ous rally was gotten up. Knights Tbmplar —At a regular Assembly of Woonsocket Commandcry Knights Templar, hold in Masonic Hall, in lids village, Tuesday evening, Deb. Bth, a nice solid gold Past Com mander’s Jewel was presented to Sir Knight 8. W. usee, of Providence. Alter the presenta tion and response, the Assembly dissolved, and all repaired to Messrs. Cook, Mason A Co.’s hotel, where a nice turkey supper had been prepared, and was awaiting their advent. Eat ing and speaking was tho order of the evening- A very enjoyable timn was passed at the table. After they were sated with eating and speak ing, singing and Jesting, they reluctantly wend ed their way homewards. The following is the presentation speech. It war made by Mr. Amos Sherman, in a very feeling and elegant manner, and was very happily replied to by Mr. Razee: Sir Knight Raskk,—ln thia world. where selfishness la lhe moat prominent trait exhib ited In human character, nothing la more lovely I or commendable than an unselfish fidelity in lhe discharge of duty. Especially is thia the fact when the performance of such duty Is in I connection with the highest post of honor In an I Institution like ours, where our prosperity and harmony are almost entirely dependent upon the executive ability and fraternal demeanor of Its presiding officer, and sir, we Joel that wo should be false to ourlelvos. recreant to the ennobling principles of Knight Templarism, did we not appreciate such services, wherever and whenever rendered. With such sentiments as these, the members of this Commandcry Kivc commissioned me to perform the very casant duty of expressing to you, our Past ost Eminent Commander, our grateful appre ciation of your official services. We are not at this time unmlndlul of lhe promptness and ability which characterized your work In the dills rent Orders; we forget not the frankness and Knightly courtesy which were over so ap parent In your intercourse with your compan ions, not only within the secret precincts of our Asvium, bnt abroad in the public walks ot life. We remember your untiring exertions which contributed so largely to the well being and harmony of our Commandery—for all this we are graifful and, Sir Knight Razee, as a slight expression of our gratitude, In behalf of your brothers and companions, members of Woon socket Commandcry of Knights Templar, I pre sent you this Past Commander’s Jewel; we trust you will accept it, not alone as an ex pression of our grateful appreciation of your services as presiding officer of onr Com mandery, but more especially as a mark of our particular esteem and Friendship. Though thus tardily bestowed, it is a conclusive proof to you that the lapse of time cannot efface the feeling of kind regard which your companions bear toward you. As in the future you may have occasion to wear or to look upon thia Golden Emblem, may It remind you of the happy relation and pleasant ties which exist between yourself and the cheerful donors. In conclusion, we venture to express the hope that you may discharge Che duties of life a* faith fully as you have those of presiding omoer of our Commandery, and when the Divine Com mander shall send his Warder to summon you from your earthly Pilgrimages, may 7°“ blessed with the consciousness of a well H>cni life, and with the hope of a glorious immortality in lhe Asylnm above. _ Educational —Commissioner Bicknell will address the citizens of Cumberland at Rar.ee A Thompson’s Hall, at Diamond Hill, on Thurs day evening, at half-past seven. Subject: Duties of Parents to the School. Prof. P. H. Kile, of Westerly, will speak at Ashton on Friday evening, at half-past seven. An examination of teachers, as candidates for State certificates, will be held at Central Falls, on Friday, at Ip.m. Certificates will be given for primary, Intermediate, grammar and high grades of schools. The examination will not Interfere with the exercises of the Teachers’ Institute, to be held at the same place on Fri day and Saturday of this week. Prof. J.C. Greenough, of the State Normal School, gave the first lecture of his course on Minerals to the Teachers* Association of Bos ton on Saturday afternoon. Mr. Greenough gives the same lecture to the graduating class at the State Normal School the present term. We understand that the liberal proceeds from the Boston lecture are to be devoted to the ad dition of now materials to the Normal School Deportment of Mineralogy. Woonsocket PRICE ONE CENT. MM> MBItTINU IM MU«IC HILL. firemen Wy Dr. IS. I«. Moody wadi Olliers. The unfavorable state of the weather, last evening, doubtless deterred many tiom attend ing the maos meeting In Music Hall, who other wise would probably have been present; but, nevertheless, a numerous audience assembled on the occasion, and considerable Interest was manifested fa the proceedings. Before the opening of the meeting, Mr. F. F. Tingley en tertained the audience with some choice selec tions on the organ, and about eight o'clock Mr. C. Barstow opened tho meeting with ooms introductory remarks. The lecturer of the evening, Mr. D. L. Moody, la by no means a stranger, but has many friends here. He is a New England man and something like 15 years ago went west to engage m business, locating in Chicago. Hie heart was deeply impressed with a desire to go down among the masses, and much ot his time was spent in this work until he frit called to give up business and devote hit time and strength to Mission work entirely. Our peo ple know something of the result. He was tor several years President of tho Chicago Y. M. C. A.and through his efforts principally, a fine Association building was erected containing all the necessary apartments for carrying on their aggressive warfare against evil, also tho largest hall In that city, having a seating ca pacity of about 3 000. This building was at once the centre of religious work, for several years, until the devouring flames came and laid it low. Mr. Moody at once found friends ready to assist tn rebuilding it. Again the work goes on as before, Mr. Moody speaking to crowded houoos each Sabbath evening, and under his direction tho young men were sent out into the highways nnd hedges to seek out the wander ere. It is well known through the whole coun try that this work has been most successful. Mr. Moody was also deeply interested in the Mission Sunday School work and had gath ered a large school of more than a thousand children, also a large, independent, working, church. When the recent groat fire name upon that city, the groat Association building, tho Mis sion chapel, Mr. Moodvts house, together with all tho rost wore consumed. Mr. Moody is spondidb.a few wonks oast speaking to crowded houses. It Is his strong faith and simple love of truth, that gives him such powor wherever ho goes. Mr. C. M. Morton, of the "Illinois Mission,” will accompany Mr. Moody, and apeak Wednesday evening in Music Hall. Mr. Moody was Introduced by Mr. A. C. Bar stow. and gave an interesting account of the late lire in Chicago, tho terrible devastation it caused, and described the condition of things In that city at tho present Mme. He made a strong appeal for aid in behalf of the destitute persons in Chicago, and stated tho religious wants of tho community. At the conclusion or Mr. Moody’s address, Mr. C. M. Morton, of the "Illinois Mission” de livered an effective addfess. Mr. Moody received some liberal subscrip tions for the prosecution of bls benevolent cause, and a lively interest has evidently been created in tho missionary work. Fire ok bkow Strbet.— About half-past nine o’clock last evening, an nlarni of Uro was Bounded from Box