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w Professor Bledsoe Las returned tt

H Professor Bledsoe Las returned to the
occupancy of his post as Chief of the War Bu-
least, did not take effect, and he is serving as
bureau officer under the new, acting administta
tioa of Mr.. Benjamin, of Louisiana, as Secretary
of War.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24

& TOLEN from the American HOTEL about the 18th
y of July last. BLACK LEATHER TRUNK, on
the ends of which was the name of the owner,
j. 8. MYERS. The trunk contained some cloth ERIN
ing, and an assortment of Medicines intended kAso
for the benefit of the sick soldiers in the company to
which he was attached Surgeon. The above re-
ward will be given for the delivery of said trunk and
contents to me, left with Mr. Brown at the Ameri
can Hotel or at the Spectator Office, for any nfor
nation that may get it again. sa.i
Sept. "a, 1s6I.-3t. .ta DR.. JOHN S.MYERS.
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"a good deal Of recruiting is now going
on in Richmond for the artillery service. An
entire regiment of artillery is.to be raised for
service on :he Peninsula, and is now, we under
stand, not far from completion
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24

@ Ex-Secretsry Walker has been appoint
Cd by the President to Brigsdier- Generalshp
Gen. Walker viii take command in the West
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24

line, by order of Adjutant General Richardson
will be discontinued until fuI ther orders.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24

~ Peter Il. Jefferson, a nephew Of Presi-
dent Jefferson, died recently in Scottsville Va,
at the house of Mr.. J. Madison NOEL, at the age
of seventy-three years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24

"A Dutchman was narrating his narrow es-
cape from drowning, when thirteen of his com
panions were lost by the upsettng of boat, and
he alone was saved. 'And how did you escape2'
asked one of his hearers. 81 It'd not CO in ter
tam pote," was his placid reply.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24

"a The Msrshals will appoint for the assess
ment and collection of the Confederate tax the
same officers in all the counties which perform
similar duties for the State Government.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24

w A communication calling upon Dr. S. A.
Cofman, of Rockingham, to announce himself a
candidate for Congress came to hand too late for
publication in this issue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24

80 Mississippi Regiment passed through
here on Friday last on the way to the Western
part of the State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24
THE. MARKETS.
RICHMOND MARKETS..

RepOrtedfortbs Spectator By W. d. Tompkins d Bro
RICHMOND. Sept. 21, 1851.
FLOUR-Receiptst this week liberal and prices not
quite so good. Sales of Super6ne at s51l to s51 Ex
ira s6 to s6115, Family 81.
WHEAT.-Red. 90; White, ST.. 8
Z CORN-58 to SO. our E
OATS-40 fair demand.
BUTTER.-25 to 80 and wanted.
LARD.-2O to %.
BACON-Hog round 90 to 25.
HAY-Baled clover 81. .25 and wanted timothy 40
to $l.50.
LIME.-$250 perl barrel and wanted
wanted. .e'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24

az Tie Richmond Wing says that Col JDo
NJ. Daniel, Editor of the Richmondi Examiner,
has gene to join Gen'l Floyd's staff, as aid de-
camp.
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Religious Notice.

Religious Notice..
Sacramental service will be administered in Hebron
Church on Sunday next. Religious services will COM
mence on Friday, at II o'clock. atSep. "A 1851.
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For the Spectator.


EDITOR OF THE SPECTATOR The Supernten-
tendent Of The Military Hospital, Staunton, Va,
takes pleasure in acknowledging the reception of
the following things since August 17tb, 1851:
Sundries from air. Wilson, Mt Meridian, Va
Sundries from Relief Association, Fishers
vile, Va, twice month.
Sundries from Relief Association, Greenville,
Va, weekly.
Sundries, Brownsburg, through Rev. Mr.. Ba-
ker. 9e
Sundres from Mrs. Rachel Black, Stuart's
Draft, Va.
: Sundries, Messy Greek, Va.
One large box sundres from Messing Ford, Va.
One large box of sundries from Georgia.
Bread from Mrs. Tinsley, Lunatic Asylum.
Sundres. Christians Greek, Va.
s. Rev. Mr.. Campbell
One box wines, Mrs. Judge Hopkins, Mobile.
IS Crackers, 6 !"
g 50. Sundries, " Z"
Sundries, Mrs. W. Nelson, Augusta Co., vs..
= Mrs. Wayt Bell, 6 s. :.
One large box of suEdries from Prince George
county, Va.
Sundries, Mrs. II. Guthrie, Augusta Co. Va.
S Mrs. j. G. Guthrie, g" &c 6
6 Mrs. O. Francisco, twice week.
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ARRSI ARMSti ARMSiii
BOOKS BOOKSI!7

LNINDING that in these war times cannot get along
IL doing credit business, am necessarily COM
pelled adopt the cash system I have to paw cash
for everything buy, and my sales are greatly curtail
ed in the sale of books hope my friends will see
the necessity of paying the cash for what few articles
they may have to purchase from me-
Sep 24-tf ROB'T COWAN
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Z COMMISSIONER,S NOTICE
PAY UP PROMPTLY.

\ s THE subscriber wishes to go down South in
"A "DIxie" for the purpose of laying in good sup
ply of CALICO and all other articles in the merchan.
dze line, aud the goods only be purchased for
CASH. he earnestly requests all persons indebted to
him to PROMPTLY, that he may get such art-
cles the community now most need.
Sent "a 1881 GARRTET, HIRSH
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24

SCHOOL Al. THE AUGUSTA CHURCH.
- ESSlON commences the second Monday in October
NJ and continues until the goth of June. Board in
the neigtborhood $40 per month For particulars
apply to C. M PACKER
Sep 24-3t Mt S;dnev
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ATT ENTION

= ATTENTION -"T
( (tOMPANY 3D." CHUkCHVIILLE MILITIA,
~ lou will parade at Churchville on the 1st Saur.
DAY In october for the purpose of eecting Captain
IN place of 7. H. Dryden, resigned
by oroer OIL j. ii. CRAWFORD,
Sep 34-2t Lieut. Col Com 16o Roc
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NIOTNE.-All persons indebted to the estate of
IN Joseph Cofman. deceased, respectfully re-
q'ested to- make payment, as longer indulgence can
!. Sept. "a, l86I.-3t. -. Administratnr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24

ATTENTION
foMpANY "B,' STAUNTON MILITIA, You
~ VIII parade the lst Saturday in October for the
purpose @ OF electlng Captain in the place of Capt.
Geo. b. Taylor resigned By order of
r. j. FL. CRAWFORD,
Nep Z4-2t Lieut. Col Com 1bOth Req
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LUMBER WANTED,

x 000 FEET of two-inch poplar, 1000 feet of
25bO feet of and three-inch ash all square edged
for which cash will be paid on delivery if delivered
within thirty days. AID. CHANDLER
s ept "a, 1881 at
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The Demanded Withdrawal of the COnfed.
crates from Kentucky-GOv. Mag0fin's veto
- = ~ Message.
1t has already been announced that Gov. Ma
Coffin had the courage and independence to re-
fuse bis official sarction to the bill demanding
the withdrawal ofthe Confedsrates from the soil
of Kentucky, while surrendering, at the same
time, to the unconditional occupation of the Fed
eral army. The following is his veto and objec-
tions. f.1s
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SO REWARD!

Sept. 27, 1s6l.-3ts
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DOYS' SCHOOL.-Rev. Geo. B. Tavior will
ID open his School, advertised in another column in
the ACADEMY, on Tuesday. October lst.
Z Sept a. 1s61.-2t ~"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24

HHE subscriber is now receiving supply OF Flats.
i Shakers, variety of Mourning Goods and . :
small assortment of Fall Millinery
Sep 24-3t KATE M. KELLEY
Worcester daily spy., 1861-08-09

Correspondence of the New York world.

Correspondence of the New York World.
The guests returned to the draw.
ing room, and the president entered, attended
by Mrs. Lincoln, who was so charmingly
dressed, and who looked so young and bloom
ing, that it seemed very good joke for her to
introduce as her son the youth, a head taller
than herself, who accompanied her. A friend
of Roberts, Mrs. GIimsley, the graceful and
dignified cousin OF Mrs. Lincoln, and the pres
idents private secretaries, Nicolay and Hay,
competed the home party. A vigorous course
OF presentation was then begun, with alternate
lulls of conversation, and spasms OF interest
when the grand form of Sumner appeared at
the door, when Governor Chase came in, the
most statuesque man in Washington, when
the postmaster general entered, ever earnest
and restless, with incarnate energy in his eyes
and mouth, or the secretary of the navy
walked dreamily forward, or Seward came in
with his clear eye and uGclouded brow, sim.
pie, noble and unaffected, in spite of fanatics
and special correspondents; the first statesman
OF the age, AT last everybody followed the
direction of rybody's eyes, and a sight
worth coming from France to see, was in the
door-Scoh leaning upon the arm Of McCieiLan
1t was splendid contrast. It's suggestions
transcended sense, and wandered into the do
main Of fancy and undeveloped possibilities.
SlX-ioot-tour leaning upon fiYe-oot eight
Seventy five upon thirty five History wait
ing upon prophecy-memory upon hope
Two suns, here in actual life as in Dryden's
grand absurdty, the one sinking in the gior.
fled west, the other climbing the flushing east
How people have grown TO love the old bat
tered leonue face, with the fires of uncon-
querable will still blazing in the hawk eyes
And how gladly has the popular heart hailed
tine advent OF the young general, who unites
in himself the elan OF the Zou,Zou with the
cool imperturbablity of the veteran strate
gist- He looked very soderly this evening,
the twin stars Of the major general cleaning
on his shoulders, and a queer four-cornered
dress rapier hanging trinity from his sword
belt He spoke French with ease and fuency.
The prince talked with him long and earnest
ly Gen. Scott spoke French with Mercier
Sumner was doing the senator with success
sive Gauls the presidents secretaries aired
their French with the Partisan importations,
and every one else. was garruIous or dumb,
according 10 The dictates of his own con
science"
Worcester daily spy., 1861-08-09
From the New York Express.

riuil lnc -HtN Aoih INpTtss'
An occurrence has recently come to light
which shows that Notwithstanding the clang of
arms, the vngaries of the God OF Love are as
mischevous as in the piping times OF peace.
In very fashionable street. not far from
Union Square, there tlwells charming widow
of thirty-siX, with her no less charming daugh
ter Of seventeen The widow had an abun
dance of this worlds substance, and lived in
luxurious style. A few months since, young
man attached to foreign consulate was intro.
duced to the family, and became constant
visitor. Becoming enamored OF the daughter,
he boldly confessed his attachment, and was
considerably elated at finding his ardent feel
ings reciprocated. He made his intentions
known TO the widow, who consented, but
would not hear of any marriage taking place
for two years alleging, as an excuse tor de-
lay, that her daughter was "O'er young to
marry yet" Things went on MS usual the
young man was OF course frequent visitor,
and eventually room was fitted up Tor his ac-
commodation in the house.
Within the past few weeks however, the
young lady imagined that she saw evidences
OF too great a familiarity between her mother
and her lover. Stolen gIances of affection
were exchanged, and secret meetings were OF
almost daily occurrence. Slung by the sup
posed peitidy OF her lover, the young lady
kept strict watch Ipon tue movements of the
parties. One evening this week, the lover,
mother, and daughter were sitting together,
when the daughter pleaded an engagement,
and asked TO be excused ior an hour She
left the house, but returned in ten minutes.
Stepping softly to the paror, she discovered
that which lett no doubt OF the poriidy of both.
The scene which ensued can better be mag.
ined than described Nobly sitting her own
feelings, the daughter insisted upon her moth.
er's honor being vindcaIcd, and yesterday
morning the lover and mother were united in
marriage. The dau Inter left the city, aud is
now living with her uncle, in Ulster county,
completely estranged from her mother, add
thoroughly disguised with the perfidy OF man
kind
Worcester daily spy., 1861-08-09


The tax law heretofore published is not the
law as finally passed. No tax is imposed upon
carriages, watches or domestic and malt Ii
quors. The bill as finally agreed upon by the
conference committee OF the house and senate
and passed, was essentially altered. The pro-
visions OF the law are substantially as fol.
lows =
l. S20,000,000 direct tax is levied on lands,
buildings and slaves, and appOrtioned between
the states in the ratio heretofore published.
2. Each state may assume the collection, by
its own officers, and payment to the United
to do so, between this time and the second
tuesday OF February next, and so notifying
the government, and for so doing, will be al
lowed fifteen per ceut reduction on the
amount.
3. The amount of any lquidated and deter
mined claim OF the state against the general
government may be frs; deducted from the
balance OF the tax remaining due after deduct
ing the 10 per cent,
4. All ret incomes (not deducting personal
or family eXpenSes), whether mIbusness,
salaries, or any other source except from
those on which United St tcs taxes are paid
in some other form, are taxed three per cent.
on the surplus over eight hundred dollars.
Tie income to be reckoned Tor the year pre-.
cedIng the first day OF January, 1862.
b. One assessor antl one collector are to be
appointed Tor each state, whose salary shall
not exceed S2500 each. These are to appoint
such subordinate assessors and collectors as
may be necessary, at salaries not exceeding
$1,000 each
6. The provisions for determining income,
aseertaining and Furnishing of fraud, &C., are
the same as in the bill heretofore published.
The provisions in the bill as reported, tax
ing liquors, beer, watches, carriages, Sc, were
stricken out.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-08-09
THE RRPosE.

TINS season Of apparent repose in the nation
! one which tries the faith of its friends, while
!; reveals the character of its hidden f)es.
Compelled 10 wait weary weeks and months
vbile 50 great danger hangs over US, the for
y.er. with patient courage and increasing hope,
s.sa press forward their preparations for GER
rssa yic,oTy, while the latter, encouraged 10y
;he b-iet lull in the storm, sneak here -and
there from their hiding places, to utter, in
phrases o; double meaning. their diseordant
ana hateful treason, Why life fingers in bod
,ss whose souls are dead, whom nothing
moves. even in the purest causes, but the bas.
- 7aileai spite, is one. of the inscruiable
rrseries. ol Divine Providence which is past
spair- oui. Covering their treason under the
fsi- AID sacred name of peace, they fling their
Intellectual tirebrands into camps which hold
The desiiny OF the republic in their grasp. and
szyaks division, disunion, anarchy, anything,
n 9irslersnce 10 the firm defense OF the Union,
zna The restoration OF its old renown.
81; sheFe is no place for these things.
The safety OF the country, like tue chas-
nty OF women, is thing not to be ar
goed about or subjected to calculations of
uuluy. The people educated in the school of
the frst revolution will never give up the
though. Of its preservation, till they are vii.
Ing 10 submit to the sacrifice OF honor and the
cruciaxion OF liberty and the government
thinks with them While the country seems
70 rest after the rush and heat Of the first on
set, is activity does not sleep. Thousands of
brave men are to-day on the way TO the differ
sni seals of operation, and the work of organ
izsiioa and discipline is going forward from
one end Of the land TO the other if with less
enthusiasm than in the first month Of this
ssrsnge campaign, yet with greater discretion
and promise OF superior power. Long sea
Sons Of unaccustomed trial are before them
tie p1irstions of the camp, the night march,
tie fearfu. exposure, the battle with its fiery
rain. But God rules, and He will fight with
-heru
Worcester daily spy., 1861-08-09

Mills SroPPING.--The Troy, Fall River,
Anawan, Melacomet, and Linen Mills, all of
which manufacture print goods, suspend ope-
rations tonight for the present, How long
they will remain closed is uncertain, but prob
ably until they can see some prospect of get
ting lack new dollar for an cid one. The
Union, Quequechan, Wahapee, an1 DR.. Dur
fees mills have been stopped several weeks.
The Pocasset is the only one in the city which
manufactures sheetings, aud as thcre is good
demand Tor this class OF goods at present, the
Pocasset will continue to run tull time.
The Fall River Print Works Mr. Robeson's J
and the Nail Mill have also been stopped seve,
raj weeks The American Print Works have
been running three days in week, but it is
uncertain how long they will continue to do
so. The woolen mill OF the Messrs. Eddy is
running full time, and is about commencing
the manufacture Of army cloth.
The thread mills Of Oliver Chase and Davis
& Russell and the wicking factory OF Angus
tus Chace, all III Fall River, Il. l.. have been
stopped from halt to three fourths OF the time
tor the past few weeks Every department of
business in this city and vicinity shares the
same depression, and nothing but grand,
decisive victory of the national aruls will put
a brighter look on business prospects than they
now wear.-F'aH RiUer Ne,cs, Ill.,
Worcester daily spy., 1861-08-09
CTTy AND COUNTY


The fifteenth regiment OF Massachusetts
volunteers, who have been encamped OH the
Brooks firm since the 28lh Of June, left their
encampment yeste. day afternoon. They
marched into the city and counermarched
through Main street, in full army uniform,
with their knapsacks and muskes, and equip
ped throughout for the war. The long array
men, presented a novel spectacle to the multi.
tudes who thronged the sidewalks, and filled
almost every window and balcony upon the
street. Loud hurrahs and cheers, aud the
waving OF handkerchief greeted the troops
as they passed
Col. Deveus, the field and staff officers were
mounted. The men wore their new army UNI
forms, and, with their handsome banners and
their military band, made brave show,
and looked worthy to bear the regimental
number that Worcester county soldiers had
made memorable O the war OF tile Revolution.
The regimental band was preceded by the tail
and erect form OF the new drum major, Mr..
Paul Bauer. Crowds of people followed them
to the cars, many of them near and dear
friends to the departing soldiers, among whom
many sad faces were seen. The train, con
sisting of twenty.four long cars, left the COM
mon while the Old South clock was striking
six, amid the parting cheers of the assembled
thousands.
The complete roster of the fifteenth regi-
ment, including the field and staff officers, and
the commissioned officers Of the several com
panes, is as follows =
| Colonel Charles Devens, Jr., Of Worces-
ter, formerly major OF the Third Battalion Ri
hes.
Lieutenant Colonel-George Ii. Ward of
| Worcester.
Maior-John w Kimball of Fitchburg, for
merly captain of Co. b.
Adjutant--George n. Hicks of Boston, for
merry lieutenant in Co. d, Third Battalion
Rifles.
Quartermaster-Ch Church Howe, formerly of
the Sixth Regiment NJ. V. NJ.
Surgeon-Dr Joseph N. Bates of Worces-
ter.
Assistant Surgeon-Dr. S. F. Haven, Jr.,
of Worcester.
Chaplain-Rev VIM. g. Scandln of Graf
ton.
Sergeant Major-F A. Walker OF North
DTOOkueiu.
Quartermaster Sergeant-Wm. r. Steele,
| formerly Of Third Battalion Rifles.
Commissary Sergeant-Wm. G. Waters.
Hospital Sleward-Henry Dearing.
| Co. A Of Leominster. Captain-George
| W lockwood. Lieutenants-Leonard Woods,
Frank Policy.
Co. B of Filchburg. Captain-C. S. ST.
mons. Lieutenants-Myron Goddard, Charles
II. Eager
Co. G of Clinton. Captain-Henry Bow
man. Observation-Disclosures L. Fuller, JAS
| N. johnson.
Co d of Worcester. Captain John NJ
| StudIsy Leutenants - E. z. Woodward
John VIM. Grout.
Co. L OF Oxford. Captain-Charles H..
Watson. Lieutenante-Nelson Bartholomew,
B. B. Vassal.
Co. f of Brookfeld. Captain-Sardus S.
Sloan. Lieutenants-Josiali E. Greene, L..
II. EIlenwood
Co. G of Grafton. Captain Walter Fore
hand, Lieutenants-Newel X. Holden, Ste
phen S. Kearney.
Co H OF Northbridge. Captan-Chase
Philbrick. Lieutenants-He Taft, Rict
ard Derby.
Co. 1 of Webster. Captain-George c.
Joslin. Leutenants-Amos Bartlett Frank
S. Corbin.
CO. X of Blackstone. Captain.-Moses W.
Getchell. Lieutenants-Edward Staples, Ael-
win Rowland (acting).
Worcester daily spy., 1861-08-09
rPUBLIc-No. 29.l


AN ACT to define and punish certain conspiracies.
BE ii enacted by the Senate and House Of Rerssentd-
tires Of america, in Congress assembled, That ii two
or more persons within any state or territory OF the
United States shall conspire together to overthrow
or to put down. or to destroy by force the govern
ment Of the United States or TO levy war against
the United States, oppose by force the author
itv OF the government Of the United Staiesi or by
force to prevent hinder, delay, the execution of
any law OF the United States; or by force TO Seize
take, or possess any property of the United States
against the will contrary to the authority OF the
United States; or by force, or intimidation, or
threat, to prevent any person from accepting or
holding any Office, or trust or place of confidence
under the Untal States, each and every person so
offending shall be guilty of high crime, and upon
conviction thereof in any district or circuit court of
the United States having jurisdiction thereof, or
district or supreme court of any territory OF the
United States having jurisdiction thereof shall be
punished by fine not less than five hundred dollars
and not more than five thousand dollars; or by i'm
prisonment with or without hard labor, the court
Shall determine fol period not less han six months
nor greater than six years. or by both such line and
imprisonment.
Approved, July 81, 1861.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-08-09


AN ACT authorizing the Secretary OF War to REIN
burse volunteers for expenses incurred i'll employ
ing regimental and other bands, and for other
purposes.
BE i enacted by the Senate and House Of Representa
tires Of the United States Of america IN Congress
bled That the secretary of war be and lie is hereby
authorized and directed to refund, out of any mon
ey in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, to
the volunteers called ont by the presidents proca-
nation of the fifteenth April, one thousand eight
hundred and siXty-one, such sums Of money as may
have been expended by the said volunteers i'll the
employment OF regimental or company bands dur
ing the period of their service under said proclama
ton: Provided The amount to be allowed shall not
exceed that be paid to volunteer bands regularly
mustered into the service under the presidents pro-
camation of May third, one thousand eight hun
-dred and sixtY .nne.
dent, in accepting and organizing volunteers under
the act entitled, IAN act to authorize the employ
men Of volunteers to aid in enforcing the laws and
protecting public property" approved July twenty
two, eighteen hundred and SIXTY zone, may accept
the service OF such volunteers without previous pro-
clamation, and in such numbers from any state OF
states as, i'll his discretion the public service may re-
quire. [ApproYed, July 81, 1861.