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Lawton, Blackberry Raspberry. Goosberry,
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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-24

AMMUNITION SENT SoUTH.-Last night an
order was received at the Watertown Arsenal
to send south quantity OF ammunition.
Teams were at once employed, and a large
quantity was brought to this city during the
night, and taken 10 the Worcester depot.
This morning it was forwarded to Harrisburg,
each box being directed to Governor Curtin
OF Pennsylvania. 1t is supposed to have been
sent in accordance with Instructions brought
from President Lincoln to Gov. Curtin by Mr..
Lowry. The amount sent was twenty tons,
most of which was musket cartridges.
A special train of four long freight cars,
loaded with this ammunition, passed through
Worcester, yesterday, at IL o'clock, A. M.
From the Albany Evening journal, April %.
ARMING THE TRooPs.-Saturday evening
Gov. Morgan received orders from Secretary
Cameron to draw on the Springfield armory
for the muskets needed for the quota OF troops
to be furnished by this state The governor
Immediately telegraphed Tor $4,000 muskets
Thirteen thousand of the number arrived here
last evening by special train. Five thousand
of these were forwarded forthwith to Elmira,
and the remainder will be furnished to troops
from the Albany rendezvous. The remaining
10000 muskets will arrive i'll New York. to
day.
Adjutant General Reed also made requisi-
ton on the Watervliet arsenal for 100000
ball cartridges Of this number but 100000
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-24
FROM WARRINGTON.

NEW YORK, April 23.-Reports from Wash
iIg!$g 4z - Sunday i was F9 al,., i
NooH suIArIG loJ s1It on Monday.
Georgetown Heights are now held by the
regular troops. Ii is said that government
orders have gone to England tor the purchase
OF twenty Armstrong guns, which may be ex-
pected here at an early day
On Friday night last, fourteen boys from
Washington, captured steamer at Aexan.
dria, and brought her to Washington There
were twenty Jour thousand stand OF arms
aboard.
Lieut.. Maury disappeared from Washing
ton on Friday. Capt Scott has been placed
in command of the observatory.
AT Alexandria there is great excitement.
There are secession flags in every direction,
and are preparing for war. Three Union men
have been ordered to leave.
The federal government is strengthening
the public buildings at Washington The
Capitol is surrounded with hastily thrown up
deIences, and there are barricades around the
treasury department.
a number of secession Washingtonians had
lett for Virginia. The local trade of Alexan
dria, and al down the river, is entirely sus-
pended. Provisions and flour have advanced
in price.
New YORK, April 23.-Ion. p. b. Fouke
of illinois reached Philadelphia this afternoon,
from Washn gton Monday morning. He re-
ports the railroad communication between
Baltimore and Washington as perfect, and for
nearly thirty miles it is guarded by pickets OF
armed Marylanders. He saw nothing of either
the Massachusetts or Seventh Regiments, but
heard they were at Annapolis on Sunday.
MIR. Fouke had an interview with the presl-
dent and cabinet Sunday evening, who was
hourly expecting an attack from the Virginia
side, but was determined to hold ground till
the last. They manifested much anxiety to
hear from the north, all communication hav.
ing been cut off since Saturday afternoon.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-24
ChnrIes sumner ~ ,o,,,more.

The New York Tribune makes the follow.
ing statement :-"Senator Sumner of Massa
'chusetts, unsuspcious of danger, stopped in
Baltimore the night before the Massachusetts
troops were there, put up at Barnum's Hotel,
registered his name, and walked directly out
to visit a friend. Very soon, the house was
surrounded by fierce, vociferous thousands,
crying, Bring him out !" grooming, and threat
enlng TO tear down the house. They were as
sured that there was no such person in the
house. AT 81 o'clock Mr.. Sumner returned,
was taken i'll at IL side-door unrecognized, and
shown to his room. Here he was speedily
waited on by The landlord, and by the mana
ger, who each entreated him to leave, to save
his own life, with the house and its contents.
lie refused, since he could not get out of the
city, and had no right to expose private
dwelling 10 danger. The landlord then put
him INTO another room, and Of course denied
that a.y such person was in the house. The
mob were thus got rid OF. But Mr. Summers
desire TO wait for the second morning train,
was overuled by the landlords earnest re.
monsrauces, or rather entreaties, and he left
at A. NJ, private carriage taking him from
the private door, so that he should not be seen.
Tins was while no one pretended that any
atfront had been offered TO Baltimore, or any
special cause for riot existed. The mob wished
to kill him simply because lie was Charles
Sumner, the eminent republican senator from
Massachusetts"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-24

From the n. Y. World, April I'D.
the WORCESTER BATTALION.


More of the Massachusetts troops, compris-
ing the Third Battalion from Worcester ar
rived from Boston this morning, and were
quar:ercd at the Seventh Regiment armory
during the day. Last night they went aboard
the Ariel, which was steamed up ready to
leave at 10 o'clock. The Worcester battalion
numbered 300 fine looking men, and were un-
der command of Major Devens.
AS they passed down Broadway from the
Howard house, several ladies came out to the
line and shook hands with the soldiers, bidding
them hearty God speed. AT pier 4, where
they embarked on board the Ariel, the enthu-
siasm knew no bounds. Cheer on cheer went
up from the crowd, who formed a line from
the top Of the pier to the steamers gang
plank, and shook hands with the soldiers.
One of the crowd said 10 a company captain ::
"You are going ON dangerous mission !;
you may never return"
my friend, we prepared for that when we
left home"
One of the soldiers said Massachusetts
has had the first blood in the contest two of
our men have been Ded, and we swear to get
gallon for drop" He was loudly cheered by
his comrades The feeling among the troops
is intense. When one of the crowd shouted
good boys from Worcester" soldier
replied 1--WE are not drilled well, but we long
Tor handto-hand fight to avenge our broth
ers." Another held up his sword and shout
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-24

New York, April 23.-The steamer Yankee
reports that the Pawnee and the Keystone
State had left Fort Monroe for Washington,
with the crew of the Pennsylvania and the
marines who had occupied the navy yard bar
racks. They probably reached there this
(Monday) morning
Ii is stated that the government has pur-
chased the Montgomery and Monticello, and
that they are to converted into gunboats.
The steamer Bib is stationed at Sandy Hook
to overhaul inward and outward vessels. Ru-
NOR says that a number Of other steamers will
hencetorth cruise about the approaches of the
Sound and Sandy Hook.
Commander Breeze has been directed to
charter twenty light draft steamers for three
months service, to be armed with nine inch
pivot guns, and to fit them for sea.
Capt Newal Of the schooner French, ar.
rived to day from Suffolk, Va, and reported
that the ship Lalla Rookie, from Liverpool,
had been plotted into Lynn Haven, by a
Norfolk pilot, who refused 10 pilot her out,
and the captain of the Lalla Rookie expected
10 be taken as prize to jeff. Davis pirates.
New YORK, April 23.-The steamer Marion
sailed at six this evening, with ,lIe Thirteenth
Brooklyn regiment The steamers james
Adger, with the Sixty Ninth Regiment, and
the Alabama with the Eighth Regiment, sailed
at the same time.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-24

a Good COmpartsOn.-The Rev. William RoI-
latt well known Methodist clergyman, residing at Ma
pies, draws the following amusing but apt comparison
between DIR. NJ Flames celebrated Vermfuge, prepared
by Fleming Bros, Of Pittsburgh Pa, and ferret:
"A ferret, when placed at the entrance of rat hole
enters the aperture and draws the animals defunct
to the light And in like manner have | found Dr.
WLane's Ameriean HefmyUge to operate upon WORMS,
those dreadful and dangerous tomenteIs of children.
This remedy like the ferret, enters the aperture of the
mouth travels down the guilet hunt around the stom
ath lays hold of the worms shakes the life ont of the
reptiles, sweeps clean their den and carries their
case clear out of the system This least has been the
effect of the Vermifuge upon my children
nelghbor Of MI RouIatt, Mr. John Briggs, adopts
inc sime OF the reverend ecrtiyer thus both giving
ther most unequivoca approval o. this specific after
having witnessed its operation upon their own children.
Lei DINERS try 1t, and be satisfied
Purchasers will be careful to ask for DIR. MLANE'S
CELEBRATED YERMIFUGE, manufacturedby FLEM-
ING BkoS.' OF littsburg Pa. All other Vermifuges in
comparison are worthless. DIR MLane's genuine yerm
fuge also his celebrated Liver Pills can now be had at
all respectable drug stores None genuine ofout the
siga0tareOf FLEMING RPos
ap23 d6t&wlt T31i
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-24
LATEST FROM BALTIMORE.

PHILADELPHIA, April 23.-The Baltimore
papers state that the excitement of Sunday, in
that city, was succeeded by comparative quiet
and good order. Scouts were sent in every
direction TO guard against the approach of bod
les OF men. Nearly all the bar rooms were
closed on Moni!ay. During the morning.
messengers from Cockeysvlle brought inform
alton of the movement of the northern troops
They reported the number at 1000 or 3000
without tents. By order of Marshal Kane,
several wagon loads of bread and meat were
sent to the Pennsylvania troops, a number be.
ing sick and suffering. Three had died and
were buried in the camp. They subsequently
left the camp to return to Harrisburg.
Gov, Hicks has issued proclamation con-
voking the legislature for April Goth spe-
cial election will be held in Baltimore to-mor-
row.
The mails are now dispatched north by
wagon TO the Susquehanna river. The Balt-
moreans complain greatly of the -ant of the
mail and telegraph facilities.
No provisions OF any kind are allow, to be
transferred from Baltimore. Violence was
offered to the newly appointed collector, Hof-
man, of Baltimore, at Ilarper's Ferry, as lie
was going to take possession OF his office.
Several northerners have been arrested at
Baltimore, suspected as spies, but discharged.
The city is now well supplied with arms.
The city volunteers are largely increasing by
fresh arrivals from the country.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-24

HAvRE DE GRACE, April pa camp has
been established at Perryville, on the railroad,
near this place. 1t contains $500 men. A
party of marines joined it last night, with two
pieces of artillery. A sentinel was accidental.
ly killed, last night, belonging to Norristown,
Pa.
HAvRE DE GRACE, April 23--9 P. MA
gentleman just from Washington at O'Clock
this morning. via Baltimore this afternoon, re-
ports affairs in both cities as quiet. He heard
Of the capture Of Fort Pickens in the cars, but
not at Baltimore. Extras were issued, but
none brought on.
A system Of martial law exists in both cities,
but not officially proclaimed.
large union meeting at Elkton, Maryland,
to day, had 800 delegates present. Resolu
tons were passed that let Maryland do what
she will, Cecil county will not secede.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-24

New YORK, April 28.-The New York
Evening Post states that messenger passed
through Cockey sviIle, Md, on Sunday, with
positive orders from Gen Scott tor the troops
to be thrown forward into the camp as rapidly
as possible, for the purpose Of making IL de.
monslralion a ainst Baltimore at the earliest
moment practicable. 1t is said that there are
now six thousand men in the camp under Ma
jor Porter of the army, and that by tomorrow
the number will reach ten thousand. 1t is
said that about every able bodied man in the
townships along the southern frontier of Penn.
sylvania has enlisted
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-24

TO COnsumPtivcs.-The advertiser, having been
restored to health in few weeks by very simple
dy after having sueredsevera years with severe lung
Affection and that dread disease, Consumption-is
ions to make known to his fellow sufferers the of
To all who desireit he will send copy OF the prescrp
tionused Gree of charged with the directions for prepar
Ing and using the which they will find CURE
for CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, &c. The only
object of the advertserin sending the prescription
benefit the afflicted, and spread information which he
conceives to beinvauabe and he hopes every sufferer
will try his remedy, asst will cOstthem nothing andmay
prove blessing. Parties wishing the prescription will
please address REV. EDWABD A. WILSON,
oil dly Williamsbargh King Co. New York.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-24
NEWS FROM TuE SOUTH.

New YORK, April 23.-rhe steamer Flori-
da from Savannah, brought large number of
passengers, including many business men and
families glad TO escape. Sand batteries were
being thrown up at rybee. Troops in large
numbers continue TO occupy Charleston. The
steamer Isabel is fitted out as d man ofwar
The tug Huntress has been converted into an
armed revenue cutter The steamer Nash
vile was detained at Charleston. The town
of Savannah was wild with rejoicing over the
news OF an attack on the Massachusetts regi-
ment, and the report that hundred and
thirty of them Were killed.
Gov. Letcher of Va had made requisition
on Gen. Beauregard for two regiments.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-24

CINCINNATI, April pa company of 113
seceSsonsls lett Cynthia, Ky, TO join the con-
federate army. When they arrived at Frank
fort they were ordered to show flag, which
they did by displaying secession flag from
the car window. Several stones were thrown
at it, when lieutenant fired into the crowd,
which Immediately attecked ike secessionists
with shower OF boulders, paving stones, &c.
They finally got off with little damage.
There is great excitement, and threats are
made to tear up the track, and the citizens
declare that no more trains with secessonsts
shall pass through the city.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-24

company of sixty four men. Several young
men of the town have gone to the seaboard for
the purpose of enlistlng in the naval service.
Lancaster.
One Of the largest meetings ever held in old
Lancaster assembled at the town hall, Monday,
J, L. S. Thompson president, and IL. c. Kim
ball, secretary. The meeting was addressed
by Col. Francis B. Fay, who after few ear
nest and emphatic words, proposed, in series
of resolutions. that "the citizens Of Lancaster
old and young, rich and poor, abandon for the
present all side issues, know no party but the
Union, and recognize no guiding stars but lib,
erty and the constitution" The resolutions
were unanimously adopted with tumultuous
applause, every man rising to his feet. Thirty
citizens were al once enrolled, which number
will probably be doubled, for volunteer com.
pany. 1t was voted to form "home guard,
to look after the families of such as might be
called into the service OF the country The
prevailing Selling is intense and unmistakable.
Northbridse.
The citizens of Northbridge held an intor.
nal meeting in the chapel at Whitiasville, on
Monday evening. crowding the room to reple'
! ton, with one of the lorgest and most enthusi-
astc audiences ever convened in the town. 1t
was organized by the choice of DR.. II. Il.
Clarke as president, and L. L. Smith secretary,
and was addressed by Rev. Mr.. Clark, and
Messrs. Kendall, Philbrick, Gibbs, TAFT, whip
pie, Morse, and others, all expressing iervent
devotion to the Union, and the purpose to
stand by it to the end The meeting pledged
pecuniary assistance for the common defence,
and voted to supply the necessary equipments
to all persons volunteering from that town.
and to care for the families depending on them
for support. Fifty persons indicated their
readiness to be called upon whenever the coun-
try needs their services, and will immediately
enrol themselves into a volunteer company.
The people are to laise the national flag in
both villages of the town, and legal meeting
is to be Immediately called to act upon the
whole subject.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-24

The SEAT OF HosTILITlEs.-Th follow
ing is table of distances from Baltimore and
Washington to various points where impor-
tant military movements may take place.
Miles.
l. Philadelphia, Wilmington, end Baltimore
Railroad; Philadelphia to Baltimore, IS
q Northern Central Railroad: Harrisburg to
Baltimore, So
3. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Harper's Ferry
to Baltimore, 81
Parkersburgh to Baltimore, 1853
Wheeling TO Baltimore, 3I9
4. Washington Branch Railroad Baltimore to
Washington, 3S
Annapolis TO Washington 80
H. Alexandria London and Hampshire Rail
road: Alexandria to Leesburg, 81
6. Orange and Alexandria Railroad; Alexandria
TO Lynchburg, 10
7. Richmond Frederick, and Potomac Railroad:
Richmond and Petersburg Railroad: Peters
burg Railroad: Washington to Fredericks-
burg, 70
Washington to Richmond 1870
Washington to Petersburg, 1872
Washington to Weldon. n. c., PIG
Washington to Wilmington, N. c., S7S
Washington to Charleston, s. e., 5S7
8. Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad: Norfolk
to Petersburg, 50
8. Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad Portsmouth
to Weldon, N c., so
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-24
LATEST NEWS.
By TELEGRAPH
TO THE WORCESTER DAILY SPY
THE TROOPS AT ANNAPOLIS.

PHILADELNHIA April 23.-1he latest pri-
waite dispatches from Annapolis, received here
last night, were to the effect that the Massa-
chusetls Sixth and New York Seventh Regi-
ments had landed there without obstruction,
and intended 10 march Immediately to Annap-
oils Junction. Citizens of the town and
neighbo hood were preparing to give them a
guerrilla fight on their march The northern
troops had horses with them to transport their
baggage and artillery.
Private dispatches report that there has
been some fighting at Annapolis; that the Sc
cessionists attempted to plant a battery against
the troops, but were prevented and driven off
by the Massachusetts regment-and that they
were foiled i'll au attempt to seize the frigate
Constitution. Nile Pennsylvania troops, in
force, had taken possession of Havre de Grace
and there were determined efforts to open and
keep open the way to Washington,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-24
MAJOIt ANnERsoN,s srEEc1r.

New YORK, April 23.-Major Anderson had
reception to day, and spoke as follows, in
reply to an address from Mayor Wood =
s. Mr. Mayor 1T cannot be expected of me,
soldier, TO talk as / would like to, and as |
feel desire to. have only to say, have
tried to do my duty humbly, truthtuy and
faithfully, i'll defending the American flag,
God grant that we may maintain the honor
OF that flag and OF Che country. In him let us
trust, and all will be We'll"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-24

WHEELING, VA, April 23.-rhe city is
quiet, and the union sentiment buoyant. Re-
solutions passed al large meeting in Clarks.
bury, Harrison Co., yesterday, censurng the
course of Gov. Letcher and the Eastern Vir-
ginians. Eleven delegates were appointed to
meet delegates from the other northwestern
counties, in Wheeling, May 18th, to deter
mine upon what course shall be taken. Re-
ports thus far speak encouragingIy of the
union sentiment in western Virginia.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-24
SOUTHERN WAR TALK,

The New York Evening Post says that JEFF
terson Davis is at Richmond and that a New
York gentleman, from Charleston last Thurs
day, says the southern troops are in excellent
condition and discipline. 1t was the intention
of the southern contederacy TO march north
fifty Or sixty thousand men, expecting fifty
thousand in addition in Virginia
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-24

FLAG RAIsING.-The scholars in the Syca-
more street school, have purchased hand
some flag, and will raise 1t upon the school
house this morning, before the commencement
OF the morning exercises. 1t was procured by
subscriptions, in which the primary scholars
bore generous and conspicuous part.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-24
THREE DAYS
LATER FROM EUROPE.

FARTHER POINT, April 23.-The Jura.
from Liverpool April u, has arrived. News
unimportant Spain is making great prepare
tons for some war movement
The French and Spanish troops in Cochin
China captured five forts on the 18th after nm
obstinate resistance. There had been immense
damage and loss of life in Java by floods.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-24

New WoRcEsTER.-The people residing in
New Worcester held an enthusiastic meeting
Monday evening, in Union Hall, and decided
to erect flag staff on the public square, and
run up the stars and stripes in token of their
patriotism. Lorin Wetherell, Esq, presided,
and speeches were made by him, and by
Messrs. VIM. G. Hall, Charles Hersey, and
otbnro