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Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-10

DANIEL S. DICKINsoN.-In the democratic
convention which finally nominated Franklin
Pierce, Mr.. Dickinson was delegate and was
pledged to vote for Lewis Cass When it was
found that Gen. Cass could not be nominated,
a caucus was held of his friends, and it was
agreed Mr.. Dickinson should be the man Il
committee waited upon him late at night, and
urged him by all the appeals Which the inge-
nuity of able politicians could suggest, Int he
refused to allow his name to be used as IL can
didate. Still, when the convention met in the
morning, he received a large vote on the first
ballot, including the entire vote OF the influeu-
tal state OF Virginia, and the indications were
that he might be nominated on another trial !;
he then took the floor, and although his friends
tried % pull him down, succeeded in making Il
speech, in which he nobly and peremptoriy
declined being considered candidate for the
presidency, on the ground that he came pledg-
ed to support Gen. Cass.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-10

LEICEsTER.-The Leicester Brass Band
assisted by the Quartette Club, and also by
Mr.. Tyler of North Brookfeld, gave concert
at the Town Hall, on Thursday evening last,
the proceeds of which are to be appropriated
TO procure yarn, to be made into gloves and
mittens for our soldiers Excellent and abund-
ant refreshments were provided by the ladies.
The music and singing, both excellent, were
alternately dispensed, and gave much pleasure
10 the audience. The young, and no. few,
of the older ladies' of this place, are now hold
ing weekly knitting meetings, and thus, while
helping our cold soldiers away, are keeping
Cdrm their memories here.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-10

SHOCKING ACCIDENT BY KEROSENE LAMP
ExPLosIoN.-We learn TINT another shocking
accident from kerosene oil occurred in this
city, last Friday, two children of Mr.. Walter
Speer being burned to death, and third mar.
rowly escaping A little boy, about eighteen
months old, crept upon chair upon the table,
upsetting it, and breaking kerosene oil lamp
which was lighted. The oil was scattered
over the little fellows dress, and gnited, set
ting his clothes on fire. An elder sister, nine
years old, attempted to extinguish the flames,
but, her own clothes taking fire, was obliged
to leave him, aud ran into the street, scream.
ing. Both we're terribly burned They lin
gered in great agony till near midnight, when
both died, The third child, little girl six
years old was ound in corner of the room,
uninjured, but almost suffocated. The anguish
OF the mother, en- her return, was so great that
it was deemed better for her not to see her
children. The circumstances of this case are
truly of a heartrending character happy
home in the morning changed at night to one
of sorrow; two children meeting a horrid
death, third narrowly escaping, and fond
mother rendered almost insane--NeUark (N.
~ AdUe,tiSer.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-10

Tue Louisville Journal has for some time
been fishing in northern waters, and few
silly fishes have fallen into its net, There
las been prevailing opinion, encouraged by
iudiclous advertising, tha, this oracle faved
Kentucky. Il becomes those who accept its
opinions on such rash presumption to see
that kentucky is not lost through the same
badly managed concern. 1t is, as far as can
be seen, dashng about between loyalty and
treason and squanderine whatever influence
il has for the benefit of those who are willing
to see ths Union destroyed.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-10

PRICE's SUCCESSOR IN MIssoURI.-We
learn, under circumstances which leave no
doubt OF the entire accuracy and reliability OF
the information, that Colonel Heath, atpresent
in the command OF General Floyd, in Western
Virginia, is to take command of the new de.
partment Of Missouri, with the rank OF mayor
general. General Heath will thus take com
mand over General Price, and the popular
rumor OF the latter officer being superseded
has this foundation. This new Arrangement
OF command in Missouri, and the singular ap
poiutment OF Colonel Heath to the major
generaIship of that department, have been
made by the president in consequence of the
recent admission OF Missouri into the conteder-
acy, which places that state, OF course, under
the military authority of the confederate exec
utye. General Heath was in the old federal
army, with the rank of captain.-Richmond
Examiner
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-10

REBEL LovERs--A small foraging party
from the Massachusetts first under command
oil Lieut.. Gambler Of Co. y, recently started
ont in quest OF $50 der" they we're march
ing quietly along wien they suddenly came
upon IL Glowing couple" busiIy engaged in CON
versati0n The soldiers closed around them
and they were made prisoners The man
proved 10 be a young rebel officer, who had
left his camp to have Il stolen interview with
his "lady love" Alas Tor young "secesh," +"
the course Of true love never did run smooth" 4"
The "oung lady was terribly heightened, but
was somewhat consoIed by the galIantry OF
the lieutenant, who had her Immediately for
warded to her parents while young "secesl'
was sent to Fort Lafayette. - Boston Trans
cyjpf
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-10

PRESENTATION TO LIEUT.. WooD.-Lieut
Wood of Co. A, fifteenth regiment, will be
remembered as the gallant young officer who
was carried from sick bed to the battlefield
of Balls Bluff, and was cured ly good dose
of fighting. He has since been promoted to
the captancy of the Blackstone company
His old companions in arms in company A
have presented him with valuable sash,
and the following speeches were made at the
presentation =
PRESENTATION SPEECH OF PRIVATE COOK.
Lieut. Wood: Dear Sir-I have been request
ed by the members of this company to offer
for your acceptance a present purchased by
their united contributions, and intended as
some small acknowledgment of their apprecia-
tion Of your character as an officer and man,
and as token OF love from this company, of
which you nave SO fUng DepI TITy-rIItJrr5
served in every capacity, from private to cap
tain, and, ! need not add filed every position
with ability. Accept, then, This SASH and
whenever you wear it remember ii as the gift
of those who will rejoice in your prosperity,
and sympathize with, and, If possible, aid you
in the hour Of adversely, which, we sincerely
hope is far distant.
RESPONSE OF LIEUT. WOOD.
Pirate Cook and Brother Comrades In this
token OF your love and respect, you have taken
me entirely by surprise. From my first con.
nection with Company A, my highest ambi-
ton has been to do my duty to the best Of my
ability. 1t | have done it to your acceptance
and satisfaction, wish for no better reward
than the approval OF your brave and noble
hearts. God helping me, no act Of mine shall
ever disgrace this generous giit of yours. The
prospect is, that ere long l may be called upon
to leave you, but never shall forget the brave
and generous hearted boys of Company A
and whenever l look upon this gift OF your
hearts, it will help to quicken me in the patti
of duty and remind me of that command-
each and every one Of which is dear to me as
an only brother Accept my hearty thanks
for your generous present
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-10

MILITARY DEpor AT PoRrLAND.-Great
exertons are making by the capitalists and
men ol influence in Portland, to constitute that
city a great military depot Of all the United
States. With a view 10 the result, commits
sioners are in Washington, and by the lberaIi-
ty of the citizens and Uncle Sam combined,
$4,000 600 are to be raised. The harbur's ia.
cities tor ingress and egress st all seasons, the
connections OF the city with Canada and the
west, and the general health OF the place, re-
commend the measure and it is understood
1.-THE powers that be" regard the proposal with
favor.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-10

The BiGELow MoNUMENT-The public
services attending the reception and dedica
ton of this beautiful monument on the old
common have been compiled in handsome
pamphlet from the press of John Wilson &
Son, Boston. 1t is illustrated with an engrav-
ing Of the structure, and contains many inter-
esting incidents relating to Col. Timothy
Bigelow, whose memory will be worthily pre-
served by the memorial which the gratitude
OF his descendant has placed among us.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-10

which prompted the ladies Of Millbury to send things
which have contributed greatly to the comfort OF
the sick and wounded Of this regiment" Inc COM
mtfee take this method TO assure the ladies of Mill
bury that their contribution was received ana ap,
urnnrinted Nov. % forwarded by Miss Barton OF
Washington large number of packages from in
dviduas to their friends III diiiel ent regiments in
the vicinity of Washington; Noy. -, forwarded TO
the fifteenth regiment at POo!sVile, dozen pairs
socks beOspread, $50 pairs luittcns, knit from yarn
contributed by the clerks OF the dry goods stores
Worcester: also a number of packages from ndi
yiduals to friends in the regiment,
Nov 30, forwarded to Louisville, Ky, box con-
tanning Sqults, comtorters, white plaid, and
2 gray blankets, pillows, % pillow cases, pairs
flannel drawers, 19 flannel shirts, ~ pairs socks "a
Sheets 10 hospital shirts, l3 towels old shirts,
lint bandages, and old linen; Harper's and Put
nam's Magazines
Also, forwarded to st. Louis, Missouri, Dec g. two
boxes. Box No ! containing Is bed quilts, COM
forts. blanket tick . pillows, q pairs stockings,
tracts; box No 3 white blankets 8 colored blain
kets, ii quilts and c0mtorters, Is pillows IL pairs
sheets, 10 pairs pillow cases, 10 towels, cotton
shirts, Canton flannel shirts, pair Canton flannel
drawers, 80 pairs stockings, pairs mittens, cotton
and linen pieces, books, numbers of Litteis Living
Age.
1t will be seen by this and former published
lists, that the ladies of Worcester and adjon-
ing towns have contributed very generously,
as well as very promptly, to the army and hos
pitas, and thus the committee have been able
TO send forward large quantities of supplies.
TO do this money has been needed only to meet
the expenses OF transportation, which, at even
the reduced, are no incOnsiderab!e sums. 10
obtain the necessary funds, the committee
have solicited and have met with Il willing
liberality in those on whom they have called.
They are happy to acknowledge the receipt of
S25 from the gentle men who hold in trust the
Soldiers Relief fund. But to enable the com
mittee to send forward supplies from time to
time, as they receive them, money is still
needed, and they take this method to call pub
lie attention tn the sDhippt uOt IBubfiUu that
all are wing-nay, ,oish TO aid in this enter
prise, which looks only to the comfort of those
who Tor time are deprived OF the comforts
of home. Any person willing to aid the com
mittee in this common cause will do SO by leay-
ing contributions of money at the Employment
Rooms 100 Main street, where there is a box
for that purpose, or with Mrs. William
Dickinson, lis Main street. treasurer of the
committee. PER ORDER.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-10

To the Young Ladies' and Gentlemen Of
N"rcester.-'l subscriber continues to receive
pupils on WEDNESDAY snd SATURDAY Afternoons,
for the study Of Drawing, in Pencil or Crayon.
Pupils in every department received usual. Every
advantage will be afforded to students who intend to
teach Photographs Painted ard COpet in Water Col.
Oil Painting large collection of Oil Paintings,
Water GOurs and India Ink Drawings for sale and on
free exhibition THOS. EDWARDS.
Studio, Nos Is and 20 Flagg's Building.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-10

PRESENT FOR PRESIDENT LINCOLN
There is now on exhibition at the store of MIR
Jacob March, No. 1S03 Grand street, valua-
bic watch OF curious construction, which is to
be presented by some leading citizen OF Viii
liamsburg, to President Lincoln. lie watch
is said to have been at one time the property
Of the royal family Of France. Besides being
timekeeper equal to the best chronometer, it
contains music box which plays several airs.
The dial is Of fine enamel, with painted
landscape view OF the palace of the Tuileries.
On the lace are also three moving figures of
solid gold and great beauty. The estimated
value Of the watch is 5000. But it is said to
be OF much greater value, by reason OF inter
estiug associations.-N T. Tribune.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-10

full as possible, and refreshments were pro.
vided for the company.
Before visiting Mr.. Aldrich portion of the
large company called on Mr.. Jison, who was
introduced to them by L. NJ. Lamb, Esq, and
warmly received, lie made a short speech
aldermen elect, also. were visited in the course
OF the evening, and received the congratula'
tiuns Of their friends.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-10

SKILLFUL WoRKMANsmIP.-We have seen
q curious and ingenious specimen of handi.
work, executed by VIM. Henry Baldwin, Jr.,
a prisoner Of war, who was wounded at the
battle Of Manassas. Ii is a pipe, made OF ma
hogany, and richly carved with limitations OF
leaves and flowers, while the mouth-pece and
mounlings are wrought of beef bones, pol
ished like ivory. The only instruments used
in this extraordinary specimen of carving
were old steel pens, which the prisoner man.
aged to pick up. He has presented it to DIR.
Higinbotham, surgeon of the post, as token
OF gratitude for kindness shown him during a
long period of suffering - Richmoad Dispatch.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-10
TIE STONE FLrEr.-The ships which W,

The STONE FLEET The ships which were
to sail from this port Saturday, remain in port,
on account OF the light and head winds. The
six ships fitting at Boston are ordered to sail
on the 10Th inst, and five at New London ON
the llth. Two will leave New York in time
to rendezvous and report 10 the officer com
manding the blockading squadron off Port
Royal entrance. The privilege oi dsmant'
ling these vessels after they are unk has been
sold to a firm in Boston for 500 for each yes
sci. They will send two steamers at once to
the localities where the vessels are sunk
fyrt0 Bgu5JBT9 Standard.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-10

For ANNAPOLIS .--Mr. Theodore N. Gates,
Of Co. X, twenty fifth Massachusetts regiment
will start tonight for Annapolis. ANY articles
intended to be sent by him should be left al
the insurance office of VIM. S. Denny as early
as convenient to-day.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-10
THE mUYlCIPAL ELECTION.

The city election, yesterday, resulted in the
choice of 2. EMORY ALpRIcH for mayor, by
a majority OF one hundred and eleven votes
over his competitor Colonel Davis. The vote
was the largest ever cast at a municipal elec-
ton, and that of Mr.. Aldrich was the largest
ever given for Successful candidate for
mayor. The official return OF the mayoralty
vote is as follows =
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-10

FORTS IN BosroN HARBoR-We learn that
Governor Andrew has received from Brigadier
General Iotten, chief OF the corps Of United
States engineers, land at the present time
acting president OF the board OF engineers
convened al Washington to act upon the
subject of our coast detenses,) assurances that
the representations made through him, by the
people OF Salem and Provncelown, in refer
ence to the present Iuscrare condition of the
harbors OF those ports, shall receive the imme-
dale aud careful attention OF the board.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-10

OF the above list the first eight upon the
ticket with Mr.. Aldrich were elected. DIR.
Bemis and Charles B. Pratt were on both tick
cts. The vote ior clerk Of The police court,
which was one OF the interesting features OF
the election, was as iollows:-
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-10

There were two scattering votes cast, max
ing the whole vote 1913, or 1913 larger than
the vote cast last year, and 17S larger than the
vote of the preceding year The official vote
for aldermen in the several wards is as fol
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-10

The BAY STATE Drill CLUB are notified
that their meetings will be resumed again at
City Hall to night.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-10

JAMES DAVENPORT of Cars Island which
is opposite the ship.yard OF Mr.. Joseph Coffin,
was drowned on Saturday afternoon last
while engaged in boating a load of wood from
off the Salisbury side. A young man by the
name OF Lancey was with him at the time the
boat sank, aud reached the shore. The de
ceased was about fifty years of age, and leaves
wife and six children, one OF whom is with
Captain Westcott's company in the Mozart
regiment. His body has not yet been recov-
ered.-Ne,obwypot Herald, 9M.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-10

Total, 1869 1896
Thus giving to Mr.. Jilson majority OF
which lie is entirely worthy, ard which will
be very gratifying to him aud his friends The
vote for ward officers did not essentially vary
from that OF the general ticket. In the list OF
officers elect, given below those in the first,
third, fourth, and fifth wards, were on the City
Hall, and the rest on tie Mechanics Hall tick.
ct, with the exception, we understand, Of
Mr.. Brimhall, who was elected for councilman
ward two, in place of Mr. Peckham, and
Mr.. Burbank who was elected oyerseer of
the poor in place of Mr.. Maynard The city
government for the ensuing year is therefore
constituted as follows:
llayor-P. EMORY ALDRICH.
Aldermen:
Ward 1-MERRICK BEMIs.
Ward 2-LUCIUs W. PoND.
Ward 3-ADAM HARRINGTON
Ward A. SAMUEL d. HARDING.
H'4.4s-,SIa STpoS0.
Ward 6-CHARLEs B. PRATT.
Ward 7-GEoRGE CHANDLER.
Ward 8-BENJAMIN WALKER.
Ward Officers:
Warden-Wm NJ. Johnson
Clerk-George +. Rice
nspectors-George L. Bliss, J. a. Andrews, II.
o. Lee.
School Committee-John Firth.
Assistant Assessor-N q. Tucker.
Oyerseer of the Poor-N Ii. Andrews.
Common Council-A. Y. Thompson, L. r. Hud-
son. Chas. Whittemore.
WARD IL
Warden--Luther Ross
Clerk-George w. Gale.
Inspectors-Sewall Rice, E. L. Drury, and E.
Tucker
School Committee-Edward Earle
Assistant ASsessor-W. A. 5. Smyth.
Oyerseer of the Poor--George q. Burbank.
Common Council-P. L. Moen, Phineas Ball, S.
Brimhall
WARD III
Warden-Thomas B. Underwood.
Clerk-GeOrge Holmes.
Inspectors-Patrick Nugent Solon W. Nelson, j.
B. Alden.
School Committee-Reg. j. j. Power
Assistant AssessOr-JasOn Temple.
Oyerseer of the Poor-D q. Temple.
Common Council-F. b. Norton, Lyman Brown,
Walter Henry.
Warden-Moses Taft.
Clerk-C. y. Tenney.
Inspectors-Sa Samuel Clark, G. H. Clark, Thomas
Lawler.
School Committee-James S. Woodworth for
three years; B. ID. Allen. for two years
0verseer of the Poor-Iames Mcfarland.
Assistant Assessor-Walter II. Bigelow.
Common Councils. X. Leland, Appleton Dad
nun, f. IL. Kelley.
warden-sias W. Goddard.
Inspectors-lindal Freeman, John j. McCur-
mick, John simmons.
School Committee-Ihomas Magennis.
Overseer of the Poor-Vernon A. Ladd.
Assistant Assessor-Benj. w. Fletcher.
Common Council-Edwin c. CleaYeland, Hugh
poherty, Richard Barker.
WARD VI.
Warden-J. b. Dexter.
Clerk-Brigham Balcom.
Hspectors-Lo Harrington. George S. Hop
pin, Henry Rawson.
School COmmttee-John S. Baldwin.
Assistant Assessor-Joel Davis.
OVerseer of the Poor-Ihomas Pierce.
Common COunci-Henry Goddard, j. w. Jor-
dan, John X. Greene.
WARD VII.
Warden-Putnam W. TAFT
Clerk-James IL. Bancroft.
Inspectors-J w. Jacobs, j. j. Russ, Charles A.
Goddard.
School Committee-Thomas NJ Lamb.
Assistant Assessor-GerTy Hutchinson.
Overseer of the Poor-George Geer
Common COuncil-J. L. Tucker, James f. Estey,
and George S. Barton.
WARD VII
Warden-lilley Raymond.
CleTk-Wm. A. Brigham.
Inspectors-James l.. Estey, Charles f. Green,
and George L. Smith
School Committee-Dr. William Workman.
Assistant Assessor-WaTen Williams.
OYerseers of the Poor-Leyi jackson.
Common Council-Caleb b. Metcalf Addison
Palmer, Albert N. Currier.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-10

d. d. ALLEN, on Front street, who keeps
on hand a supply OF the best ammunition for
rifles and shot guns, has for sale a quantity OF
Eley's elastic percussion caps,-very desirable
TO those who use guns in wet weather.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-10

SMART HITs.-Rev. Mr. Manning, in his
lecture at Institute Hall, last week, referred to
Messrs. Mason and Slidell as Commodore
Wilkes's "contrabands lie also referred to
Mason as the vindictve prosecutor of John
Brown, and said that while the gathering
hosts Of freedom were chanting on the Poto-
mac, John Browns soul is marching on, the
Virginia Senator, under the shadow of Bunker
HUI, at Fort Warren, whnes out, dolefully,
20 carry me back to Old Virginny. "-Nofjoh
County Journal
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-10

Row.-Several jolly sons Of the Emerald
Isle, in South Worcester, made themselves
merry at the house OF a boon companion
named Stilet, on MiIibury street, on Sunday
night last, resulting in fight, in which John
Sullivan received sundry blows upon the head
aud elsewhere, SO severely bruising him that
the city ply sician was sent for to dress the
wounds. The case is being investigated by
the police, aud measures initiated for bringing
the offending parties to justice.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-10

THE MOUNTED RIFLE RANGERs.--It is ex-
pected this fine squadron of men will leave for
the destination OF the expedition under Gen.
Butler, within six or eight days. They are
the pride OF the division, and are most excel
lenty equipped. Among their number is a
nephew Of jefferson Davis. He is refugee
from the south, his property having been con.
tiscated Oh account Of his Union sentiments.
He has brother, captain OF marines on the
privateer Sumter, a second commanding a
company OF Louisiana Zouaves, aud third a
private in the same company. Mr.. Bennthu.
sen, the person alluded to, now of Captain
Reads squadron, has been filling the position
OF quartermaster sergeant in Berdan's regi-
ment OF sharpshooters at Washington.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-10

The STONE FLEET.-The New Bedford
Standard OF Saturday evening says :-"The
stone ships which were TO sail from this port
to day remain in port on account of light and
head winds. The six ships fitting at Boston
are ordered TO sail on the l0th Inst. and live at
New London on the 1lth. Two will leave New
York i'll time to rendezvous and report to tie
officer commanding the blockading squadron
oil Port Royal entrance. The privilege OF dis
mantling these vessels after they are sunk has
been sold TO firm in Boston Tor S100 for each
vessel. They will send two steamers at once
to the l0calitles where the vessels are sunk"
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-10

HELP FOR THE FUGITIvEs.-llarriet Tub.
man, one OF the most efficient agents on The
underground railroad is stopping in town for
a few days. She is very interesting clarac
ter, and can entertain her listeners with many
thrilling incidents Of her eyeniul life She
was formerly worked as a slave in Maryland,
but succeeded in escaping to the land OF free
women. From this time forward she devoted
her life to the work of making slaves into free
persons, and has spirited away so many
IRON slavery as TO have caused John
Brown to style her his captain. Those
who have not forgotten the double res
cue VI rugItr'r, WHICH iruPPe..~I
Troy last spring, will regard Harriet Tub
man with peculiar friendliness, Tor it was she,
under the newspaper cognomen of "Moll
Pitcher, who was the master spirit of that af-
fair, and who toied the save-hounds SO sue
cesstully to acquire a great newspaper
fame Over five hundred fugitiyes arrived in
Canada on one train" recently, and with
those already there and constantly coming,
and others in Kansas, there is a call for help to
start these unfortunate people in their new
life. Any secondhand clothing or other do
nation, left as soon as possible at the store of
w. & I. Brown, corner of Main and Pearl
streets, she will be very thankful for and will
put to good use.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-10

THR "MAGIC SOAP, advertised in another
part OF the paper, has found much favor with
many housebeepers.