A RUM-SELLER INDICTED FOR

 MANSLAUGHTER. a
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rum-sel!er in New Bedford, as we learn from the Mercury, by the name of John Rritnell. lately furnished one of his victims with brandy until he fell sen>eless to the door The helpless man was then dragged into cellar, where he was laid near win dow with neither sash nor shutter, the ther- mome,er being at l7 degrees, and cold water poured upon him. He was then taken from the cellar, with no signs of life about him except breathing, and the rum-seller wish ing to close his shop for the night, he was left in an oute: room, lying on his face with his head a0tfEin fourteen in:heS of c red hot stoUe. On that same spot he was found in the morning dead, He had not stirred The Jury of inquest returned the following verdict:

 "That Phillip G. Simmons came to his death by congestion of the brain, caused by the excessive use of brandy, and subsequent exposure to the cold, and of the head to ex- treme heat, upon the premises of John Brit nell, of whom ihe brandy was obtained, and through whose recklesSness the exposure took place. J. E. CoNGDoN, Foreman" Britnell was arrested on Thursday, last and held to bail in the sum of $lO00, on a charge of manslaughfe,.

 We learn from Col Hatch. that the sen, sation created in New Bedford by the event above recorded, is extensive and deep. A Town Meeting was called immediately which was held on Saturday, and unani- mou'ly attended. A vote was passed, ap. pointing large committee to take immedi- ate and energetic measures to suppress the 1 illegal traffic in intoxicating drinks, which was represented as greatly on the increase and constantly causing much suffering and crime, beside that which was so horribly exhibited to the public in the case of pool Simmons !-Bost. Jour.