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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-20

The New REGIMENTs.-The citizen sol.
diery of Massachusetts and their friends will
learn with pleasure that especial pains will be
taken in the appointment Of quartermasters to
the regiments which are to be forwarded from
Massachusetts to the at OF war The com.
plants which were justly made by our troops
at Washington OF the incompeiency OF the
commissariat, it is intended shall not be re.
peated, and no person will hereafter receive a
commission from this common wealth for this
important position who is not in every way
competent.
Gov. Andrew, on hearing of the condition
of our troops at Washington, dispatched DIR.
S. G. Howe, (who is emnently qualified by
his attainments and experience in actual SER
vice to act in the NATTER to ascertain the san
itary condition of the soldiers, and to make
arrangements for their future comfort. By
his judcous action the evils which were COM
planned of have been in n great measure rem
eded.
Orders have been received from Washing
Ton that assistant surgeons only are to be Sc
lected ior the new regiments. The chief sur
geohs VIII be appointed from the Medical Blu
reau at Washington, and will be men of high
alialhments and experience.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-20

The "ANcIENr DOMINION. REV. NJ L.
Wcems, somea timid Rector OF Mount Vernon
Parish" during portion OF Washington's
residence there, published a life OF the great
hero. Describing Washington early military
career, while Commander of all the forces
raised in Virginia." he styles them "a disor-
derry militia, who would come ard 90 as they
pleased-get drunk and sleep where they
pleased-and in short, serve no other purpose
on earth but TO disgrace their officers, deceive
the settlers, and detraud the public" The
punctuation is his own.] In another page
Weems SAYS, GLOW adorable the goodness of
God for ordering that the ministerial attack on
our liberties should fall on the populouS and
high-oned New Enganders The heroic
spirit with which they repealed it, should, to
eternity, endear them to their southern broth
ers." VIII Virginia hearken to the gallant
Mount Vernon rector W.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-20
THE INvIoLABIL1TY OF oATHs.

The insensibility to personal honor on the
part of the rebels has become so marvellous as
to call out sepulchral rebuke from ex Presi-
dent Buchanan. The reckless facility with
which high civil an1 military officers have
thrown aside obligations which in all ages and
countries have been held sacred and inyiolable
has disturbed even his repose. And well it
may. Never a cause went forth for the con-
demnation Of the world clothed in such pan
opiy Of lies. From its head at Montgomery
through the long, descending scale Of rebellion,
nearly every one of its leaders has matched the
wickedness of his enterprise by the boldness
of his perjury. In popular government the
oath, uniting the sanctions OF religion with the
pledge of personal faith, is the security which
the ruler gives to the people. Its peculiar so.
lemnity is universally recognized and acknowl-
edged, and an honorable man holds it
closer than his life. But in the service Of this
rebellion all notions of honor, purity of pur-
pose, honesty in choice of means, seem to have
been reversed. Civilians who whsted their
paths of fidelity 10 the government down the
wind with the least concern are highest in the
councils of the new conspiracy. Military off
GERS who broke their faith under crcum
stances of the most conspicuous perfdy
are welcomed to the high places in the
rebel army-an army fifty organized against
the government with money stolen from its
treasury, and rifles captured from its arsenals.
each military officer, says the expresident,
"swears that he will bear true allegiance tie
the United States, and serve them honestly
and faithfully against all their enemies and OPP
posers whatever. They do not swear to sup
port the constitution of any states. Educated
by the United States, they belong to the United
States in peculiar sense. 1t is difficult to
excuse or paiate the step, when they go over
to the enemy and make war upon the time
honored flag of the country" So think the
loyal people Of the country, who constitute the
ultimate court of appeal and whose judg
menls are final and irreyocable.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-20
HOW THEY REGARD 1T.

1t is stated that the foreign ministers at
Washington regard with "astonishment" the
promptness and celebrity with which the peo-
pie have organized for the defence of the
Union. The same phenomenon has amazed
some Of our home statesmen, whp thought
they had fathomed the depths of American
patriotism before. Accustomed to look upon
masses of men as chiefly serviceable in cleo
tons, some of them easily believed it would
be impossible for them to rise to the dignity
of great sacrifice purely Tor their love of
country. That the skeptics have had some
reason for their distrust is evident enough,
when we remember how gently the despotism
of party leaders is often borne, and how blind
ly, TO save the trouble of thinking, great bod
les of people, often against their better ma
ture, act upon the false generalizations of 9th
ers. Fortunately, those who have the ability
tn influence multitudes, use it at their peril
and, if dishonesty, they generally come to
confusion in the end, as some public men,
even in New England, know to their sorrow.
Gamblers in politics, acting on Walpole's in
famous assumption that "al men have their
price" may practice their arts successfully to
the injury of an opposing party but it be-
comes a perious pastime TO pursue their
stockJobbing to the detriment OF the country.
An intelligent observer who understands the
philosophy of free government will readily
lnde--.a-A why men ~ad;aoil.-
AN ACCTTATTTI- A TlEn CASH TS&If
cordially and even passionately when t s.ssSa..,
of the government itself is in question. This
nation will never 90 back to the practices of
the old world despotsms, under which the
reigning dynasties secure their prestige by the
destruction OF their opponents. Much less
will it tolerate the wild assumption that mi
nority, defeated and rebuked in popular cleo.
ton, may rightly attempt The overthrow of
that constitution under which il he's been dis
armed No loyalty can he so sensitive as that
of people who know that they are response.
Bile for the preservation Of their free insttu
tons unimpaired. Every malignant blow
which is given TO them is felt as a personal
wrong, and inspires in the heart of every good
citizen the determination to execute, not re.
venge, but speedy and adequate justice This
sentiment of loyalty is the assurance of the
perpetuty Of popular institutions-that wisely
administered, they will be COLLECTS of Enman
wonder and human affection" for many gener-
atoms after the present passes away.
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of our OF bury mas discovered In on
anu 9i numor from the worst SeTofS d cures every
owe % ootses are warrant ed to cure month
nm The fsc rec bottles viii cure the worst ind az n
Two or three bottles will clear the a,,s,o,, 80
the stomsc are warranted to the worst
MINI W ye bottles are warranted to cure the wore.
-, One or two bottles warranted to cure al, ,.
and 5Siss are warranted to running of the ears
Four To six bottles are warranted TO cure corrpr, ~
one bottle win cure scaIy eruptions of theskin
IWo or three bottles are warranted to the worst
Two OF three bottles are to cure the mos
desperate ease of rheumatism ''
Five to eight bottles will the worst case OF scrofis
One TO three bottles warranted cure the worst
case OF Dyspepsia know from the experience thou
Cne to two bottles warranted sick headache
one 70 two bottles are warrantedto regulate costvt
state Of the bowels.
One to two bottesw regulate all arrangements oftht
Kidneys.
Four bottles have cured the worst cases of drop
sy.
One to three bottles cured the worst case of plies
arelief is always perienced What mercy to get re
lief IN such an eXcrdcating disease.
Since its lirst discovery, have from time to time add
cd Yarous Other herbs to it, of ofthem Hppocrates
the fa.her 81 5ledlcne, says at IS an herb Of Jupiter
topeneth distractions of the liver gall and spleen
II especialtrend to the liver worth all other herbs
when TOO cold avs ''iN " ''i'''is II
Itereateth an appetite, cureth all gone and sinking
stitches i'm the side.
"ltexpels all raw, viscious and Shiny humors out O
he body II cleanseth all inward ulcers CONCEALED
blood from the kidneys.
by opening distractions of the spleen, it purgeth all
Durt choer ana melancholy vapors which rseth the
head ana BRAIN causing distressing headache fearful
b1ding OF trouble trembling oil the heart, fanng and
swOoning.
The herb boedin wine is particularly good revive
the dropping spirit of the aged and whoever has ngcr
ing sickness after fever nothing him health
quick as drinking the juice of this herb.
The seeds boiled in water cureth the offensive
breath, and, drank bedtime prevents what common
lycaed nightmare and all melancholy dreams disease
bilious people are liable to-
The Father of Medicine says of another herb in this
composition that"t is an herb OF the sun, and the
sign Leo.
THE sun is the source of all life and ruleth the heart
and this herb the best cordial the
of the hear of any that grows 1t cOmOrteth the heart
careth all palptation thereof taketh away trembling
nntng and smothering of it, YETI must be taken
fully or severe gripping will ensue, which be
rected Will fennel seed or ginger.
No change of the best Won can
get and enough OF it.
Bystrictly following the directions in the pamphlet
around each bottle, and by udicOus application Ofhe
Sail RheuDt Ointment, Scr0tAta Ointment, and Healino
Ointment every ulcer and of whatever kind or ma
ture except that has taken roots perfectly
and permanently cured
Manufactured by DONALD KENNEDY, IL Warren
street RoXbury. Mass. Price 81. dtf f.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-20

All Physicians gree that large aud frequent
doses Of nauseous compounds taken into the stomach
from time to time, must have tendency to destroy the
healthful tone Of the vital organ of the human sys-
tem; and it is well known the medical profession
that the active principle of gallon of liquid medicine
can be placed in TEASPOON. Why, them the Civ
Ing large and nauscous draughts? The erroneous idea
that the more nauscous the medicine more potent
its effects is discarded by all candid reasoners
and it is iudsputahy proved beyond doubt that BRY-
ANS IULMoNIc WAFERs-a medicine of the most ag eea
able and palatable nature the efectual rene
dy for Coughs Colds, ami their consequences They in
variaby give relief in ten minutes and are so peasan:
to the taste that any child will take them
Price Is cents. Sold by all DRUGGISTS
M 10 de JGdc eOwm
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DIED..

IN ms CITY, Of consumption. Nav 10. Katy ovon,
and mos W ie'NN" ''''''' "seN 40 'e''S
mariner defal at the house, No Elliot street. Tuesday
nolaien, May IL, Jo' athan Chatin aged 81 yrs
RtIotio AT ms late residence Tuesday at o'clock.
Ia n NE ana friends are i'm tied 10 attend
mel Snutu Nav u, Layna Stevens daughter of SAM
Charles G,s 'u ~ yrs mos; 18th, Matilda, wife OF
John FnInr av i5 of malignant scarlet. fever DR.
clan w. wei known as very skillful physi-
sn iineoln l April 49, Bion Lincoln son Of senbcn
ly OF webster, Mass 20 "a mus 10 uhys' iorlher-
In Rockville, Cal March On
formerly OF Hardwick, Mass e' Nohroe' az years.
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From the saturday Evening Gazette MAY IS


THE FIRST REGIMENT.--There has been
for many months a spirit OF discomfort in the
first regiment, caused we believe by the I'M.
popularity OF Col Cowdin whether Justly or
unjustIy we do not know. When the war first
broke out the regiment was not in condition to
take the field at Il few days notice, but since
then it has been propealy equipped, and Tor
fortnight it has been ready to a man to leave
TOR Washington. Col. Cowdin has not been
backward in seeking an opportunity TO so, but
causes beyond his control have prevented his
regiment being sent forward. On Friday the
officers OF nine companies met and nominated
new field officers, cIecting Robert l. Burbank
colonel, Capt Edw. Pear, lieut.. COL, aud Capt
Alfred Adams, major. Col. Burbank prompt
ly declined the nomination. and the whole
proceeding being alike unmiitary and uuprec
edented, to-day the officers reconsidered their
action, having ascertained that the removal of
their officers is not within their province
They were probably miseG by the new law
which provides that the governor shall appoint
the colonel, etc, but where they obtained the
power to nominate officers for the governor to
appoint has not been discovered The city
has uniformed this regiment in the most thor
ough manner, aud it is to be regretted that
harmony does not exist but it is evident that
change will axe place, and under Il new
colonel or new organization the troops will
soon leave.
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Gbc lailg Spp

gallant Union men of Missouri and the iorces
that are doing and planning so much to con
found and annihilate secessionism in Missouri.
They need the assistance they ask, and we
trust that their appeal will have good fortune
here in Massachusetts
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-20
From the pallr AdvertIser. May Is.


The following extract from letter written
by an officer commanding corps of MaSsa-
chusetis militia is worthy of the special atleu-
ton of all our volunteer forces. Several arti-
cles have been published in the papers reflect
ing very harShly upon officers in actual ser
vice. They are written, III many cases, by
soldiers TO their friends, not designed to be
published, but handed to the papers by the re-
cipents. Editors should know that by their
to the writer and The service The officer to
whom we now refer has no personal reason for
the suggestion. as all tie letters from his com
mard indicate the warmest feelings OF attach
ment to him and his officers -
81 wish you would call attention of the pa.
pers to the letters from prvates, praising Off
Gers, &c. 1t is strictly forbidden by The army
regulations, and is a cause Of punishment by
court martial for any officer or private to write
or publish in any way any article praising, or
blaming, or discussing the conduct OF any off
Ger or man. You will see the propriety of
this while the service continues alter the
term is over each officer and private will be
fairly tried by the judgment of neigEbors at
home. But severe article on an officer,
written rom the camp and published at home,
and then returned to the camp, might do most
serious mischief and injustice. l make these
suggestions to the papers with more freedom,
from the fact that everything l have yel seen
from the men is of the kndest description /;
but no man can tell how soon he may be com
peeled to give orders which will be dstaste-
FIJI "
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-20

In THIS CITY, May Il, by Rev W Dadmun, Addison r
Munroe To Miss Aue Cooper, both of Worcester
In Bolton, Nav l2. Henry Wheeler to Hannah NJ
Winchester. both of Southboro
In Milford. May a. Jonathan Rowley of Jacksonville,
III, to Geureiana q Pnrkhurst Milford, daughter of
Ziba IA khnrst, Esq; Edwin Wgshburn to ilelen NJ
Daniels both of MilIod.
all of " ebstnc.
In Springfield. Nav s, Charles II Backus of New Ha-
Yenr to Sophronia Merri. OF West urren.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-20

The MISSOURI VOLUNTEERS namee
subscribed TO an appeal in behalf of the Mis-.
souri, Union Volunteers, which we publish this
morning, deserve TO command the entire con.
tidence Of our people. Frank 7. Blair needs
no introduction here. +. Sigel is widely known
and greatly respected among the Germans
he having won reputation in Europe as Gen
Sigel, and being eminenty worthy as man.
Coils. Boernstein and Schuttner are also men
of position and character. They represent the
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-20
Major General George IL. Mcclellan.

ltrom the Chicago IrlDune May IA
1t is with unieigned satisfaction we notice
that the President has erected the northwest
into war department, aud assigned Gen Nc
'Cielian the command. No titteI appointment
could be made. Gen. Mcclellan, for three
years, was the chief engineer and vice presi-
dent Of the Illinois Central Railroad Co., and
as such became known to most OF our leading
citizens as man of great energy and capacity.
He is now III the full vigor OF his powers, both
physical and mental. His age is less than
forty and nature has endowed him to endure
any amount of fatigue. BY the best army
officers, Mcclellan is regarded as among the
ablest of the young men in the profession; and
a suitable thealer only is required, which is
how presented, to enable him to exhibit the
highest qualities Of a commander. From
his past career, his future is full of promise.
He graduated at West Point with the high
est distinction thence lie was transferred to
Mexico, under Gen Scott, where for his vaor
he WAS twice brevetIed. After the war, he
was associated with Capt. Marcy in the explo~
rStion OF thes H-s'r'"S 1T he, Bed tiYsC. and
= -------l,-atret ssy.tr 70 "
was tIen Il pointed on the Crmcah commas
sion, which enabled him personally 10 inspect
the military systems of all the great European
France, Russia, Austria,
and Prussla---and to witness the operations OF
war, under the highest scientific attainments
aud on tue most stupenlous scale With a
mind capable Of grasping and appropriatng
great results, he is this day among the best cd
ucdted Of our army officers.
His connection with the railroads of the west
has given him accurate knowledge OF the to-
Biography aud resources of the country, which
will be OF the greatest Importance to him in a
military point OF view With prudence and
confidence in his strength, he would succeed
where holder and rasher man would fail. lie
sriH commit no mistakes. When he advances it
will be with strength that no ordinary force
can oppose /; ii he rcccdes, ruin and disaster
will not follow in his rear. We congratulate
the northwest that the conduct OF her armies
is to be conided to such man.
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Appeal in BehaIr of the Missouri Union
NOlumIrerk.


Volunteers.
Feiiow Citizens in The Free States -
Placed on an advanced post OF liberty in the pres
ent struggle for the maintenance of our govern
men We have, in obedience to the call OF our pi es
dent, organized the tour regiments of volunteers
from Missouri. As citizens OF state whose FIRST
EXECUTIVE is, AS YOU WELL KNOW, OPPOSED TO
THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITLD STATES, we, as u
matter OF course, cannot expect support from him.
or the state government, Tor lurtheing the purposes
Oh our leuelal government. WE ARE, THEREFORE,,
COMPELLED TO APPEAL TO THE sYMPATHIks OF
OUR FELLOW CITIZENS IN THE FREE STATES, who
have, with unprecedented unanimity, come TO the
support OF our government, Tor the necessary means
OF providing our first equipment Many of our men
are destitute OF the means TO purchase the necessary
uniform, blankets, &c. Having no claim on our
general government until after three months SER
wee we appeal to the sympathy of our Union-lOy-
ing fellow citizens i'll the free states, Tor the
ny assistance and support uy satisfied that a part
o that patriotic hbcrality freely shown to their
own volunteers Will not be Withheld from us. An.
tcpatms such sympathy, WE WILL STRAIN EVERY
NERVE TO UPHOLD THE AUTHORITY OF OUR FED
ERAL GOVERNMENT IN this remote and important
post OF tile great West, against treason and rebel
non, in order that the WISHES of the patriotic and
UhlOn-lollng men OF this country may soon be full
filled. and that rebellion be forever crushed and the
cause OF night and jusice.be triumphant over trea-
son and secession.
Gov Gustave hOcrner of Bellevie. ILL.,. has kind
y consented to act for us as receiver and disbuIser;
and, without consultation, we ice at liberty to ask
Isaac sherman, Esq and Sigismund Kaufman,
ESQ, OF the city OF New York, Evans Rogers, ESQ ,
OF Philadelphia and Judge Thomas Russell OF Bos-
ton, TO act in our behalf i'll those cities.
FRAME r, BLAIR, Col. l.t Regt. Mo. Volunteers.
+ SlGEL Col ID Ret Missouri Volunteers
MgHoLAS SCuUrINER. Col. ith Rtg't Mo Vol.
ST. Louis, No. May 6, 1851.
The gentlemen, whose names follow have agreed
TO act as committee to collect funds in aid OF the
Union volunteers OF Missouri. ANY member of the
committee will receive subscriptions. Hon. George
Morey, the treasurer, may be found at No 20 Old
State House. The secretary's Office is at No VIM
for Of Suplm ITS nj lN fha =,
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FLIGHT OF CITIZENS FROM MEMPHIS
FEARS OF SLAVE INsURRECrIoNs.-A cor
respondent of The Cincinnati Gazette says it is
estimated that from four to five thousand cit-
zens have lett Memphis, many OF them under
circumstances OF imminent peril. a commit
tee OF safety has its daily sessions. 1t is made
up of twe. ty-tve citizens. The president is
Il MIR. Titus, IA prominent business man. They
cause any they choose to be brought before
them, and after hasty &c pdrte examination,
they give a decision from which there is no
appeal. Up 10 this time their mandate has
beenan order TO leave the city on the first
train or boat north
All business is at stand still, other than
that which belongs 10 military outfit. Only
one regiment from middle Tennessee has gone
to Virginia, and in this a Memphis company
found a place. A military RENDEZVOUS has
been established at Randolph, 10 miles north
OF Memphis, where there are about 3OOO men,
well cqupped with battery o 81 Founders,
sent tliither from Charleston. The town of
Randolph consisted of about 700 people, and
many OF them have nov lett Tor refuge else
where. The bluff is high, and the battery
commands wide sweep OF the river These
troops are those gathered to await orders from
Montgomery.
The city'is filed with alarms and excite.
ments. Says one informant, hundreds OF wo.
men in Memphis never lay their heads upon
their pillows al night without dreaming OF ill.,
surreuion. On every public alarm the fire
bells are rung, and this brings the entire popu-
aton into the street. A lew nights since. Il
rumor spread that "A large body of troops were
coming southwark from the Ohio, and a tear
full scene of excthmeut filed Memphis for
hours. The fire bells rang turiously. The
numerous mounted patrols dashed To and tro
Women shrieked Mothers clasped their child
reu to their bosoms IN frantic agony. All was
confusion, and its greatest terrors lay in the
| doubt whether it was an instruction on south
ern soil or an invasion OF federal troops.
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The same earthquake which destroyed the
city of Mendoza, South America, with 6000
lives, also nearly swallowed up the city of Ju.
an one hundred and twenty leagues north,
with an estimated loss of 5000 lives.
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4 CARD.-During IS a member of The En-
7==a5y Geo. swan, under the -
will be attended, to t-fes No s FTio,l.. '"e Srm of
SWAN MoCAFFERTY at G..tt Z L; - y sSding
NJ. j. McCAFFERTY.
Worcester, April 20 1861. diff ap22
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GEN. MANSFIELD, now in command of the
troops at Washington, is brother of the late
Henry s. Mansfield OF Satersville, and uncle
of Henry S. Mansfield of Nlillville, and of
Joll:: and Joseph at Slatersvie. In the Mex
lean war Gen Mansfield was connected with
the Typographical engineers, with the rank Of
major, and won an envabe reputation. He
has just been made brigader general by the
war department, and given command of the
troops gathered fol the defense Of the capital
-IVoonSoctet Patriot