Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-13

an example Of, unless the disgraceful list of
derelictlons from duty is to be still further in.
creased"
HOPE FOR TENNEssEE.-The WASHINGTON
correspondent Of the Philadelphia Press saws
OF Tennessee con Saturday the vote on Sc.
cession in Tennessee disappointed the homes
Of confederate leaders. A large Union vote
was polled both in middle and east Tennessee.
In middle Tennessee, the Hon. WIN. H. Polk,
as commander OF a home regiment, is making
fine stand for the Union. He cordially acts
with Gov. johnson, who has almost unani-
mously carried the eastern portion of the
state. A gentleman just arrived from Knox.
vile least Tennessee,) represents the Union
lists fully armed for war, and only waiting for
the assistance Of the federal authorities. They
expect speedy aid through Kentucky If Gov.
johnson does not assume his place in the sen.
ate on the 4th OF July, it will be because of his
necessary presence as commanderin-chief of
the home forces. He is fully alive to the re-
sponsibities OF his position, and exhibits a
Jacksonian will, courage, and determination.
My informant tells me that perfect reign of
terror prevails in Nashville. Hon. r. J. Meigs,
an eminent lawyer and citizen, has been
Obliged to leave the state. Also number of
other Unonists of character and prominence.
Gen. Pillow announces in the Memphis papers
be shot if caught.
AN ADVENTURE OF MICHIGAN SoLDIERs.-
-Four soldiers of the Michigan regiment per-
formed very shrewd act on Saturday, twelve
miles out from Alexandria towards Manassas
junction. They were out prospecting" and
got away too far from camp. The sight of
some rebel troopers warned them of their. stu.
alton. Three of the four concealed themselves
IN hedge or thicket, and left one in the high.
way unarmed. Two rebel troopers soon came
up and arrested the federal soldier They
dismounted and asked the Michigan man who
he was. 81 belong to the Michigan regiment
of federal troops" was his reply "Then you
are our prisoner" said the troopers AT that
instant the three concealed federal soldiers
rushed from their ambush with the excama.
ton, mo, you are our prisoners !' Sure
enough, the Virginians we're taken completely
by surprise, and surrendered. The Michigan
boys are in high glee over the act
HE CHARGE AT FAIRFAx.-Every day
brings us little nearer the truth as to the
dashlng attack made by Lieut.. Tompkins on
the rebels at Fairfax Court House A reliable
citizen from that place says that the rebels
themselves admit that the number killed was
not less than twenty. Another letter adds
That twenty men tried to kill Tompkins
that they shot two horses under him, and must
have sent balls through his cap, but he wheeled
continuously, and shot every time he wheeled.
Also said their bravest man was Fayette Som:
ers, and that Murray Mason ia brother of SEN
ator Masonl ran. The mac whom TompkiNs
ordered off his horse, and whose horse he rode
here, was Douglas Forrest, son of Com For
rest, resigned.
SALE OF JEFF DAVIS GooDs.-The Mont.
gomery Confederation of the 31st ult says =
The sale of furniture, yesterday, at the presi-
dents house, was very successful, as most of
things put up brought quite as much as the
original cost. Some brought more, and on
the whole it is safe to say nothing was lost on
the few things sold The idea of having
household articles that had been used by the
first president of the republic was undoubtedly
strong incentive for many to purchase. and
others had the incentive of Mrs. Toodles-it
would be so handy to have such things in the
house Attic government building only such
furniture was sold as is generally used in
counting rooms and business houses, and the
sale was, consequently, at loss.