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Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-03

Historical lReminIsccnces-FOrt PoDham
The new fort TO be placed at the mouth of
the hennebec river, i'll Maine, on which the
work of construction has been ordered, com
mencement 10 be made forthwith, has been
most appropriately named by the Secretary
Of War, Fort PoPHAM. The correspondence
on the subject, on file in the War Office, is as
follows:
'To the Hon. SIMEON CAMERON,
Secretary Of lVdr:
Ihe undersigned, citizens OF Maine, respect
fully request that the new fort to be erected at
the mouth Of the Keiinebec river, in Maine.
may be named Fort PoPHAM, in honor of
Captain George Popham, brother of the
learned Chief Justice Popham, OF England
Capt. George Popham, as the Governor of the
first English Colony i'll New England, built a
fort at or near the site OF the proposed fort in
the year 1907, where he died February 9th,
l6OS, anG was buried, being the first person of
his race whose bones were laid beneath the
soil OF New England, and whose grave will be
appropriately marked by the fort that rises on
his place OF burial
(Signed) JOHN A. Poor.
RUEL WILLIAMS
WASHINGTON, Nov. IS, 1861"
This proposal for name was favorably re-
ceived at the engineer bureau by Gen. Tolten,
who laid the matter before the secretary of
war. On the 22l ot November, Gen. Came
ron acted on the foregoing petitions, and en-
tered on them "Name approved" The his
torical facts so happily brought forward by the
distinguished citizens of Maine, whose letter
we Lave given above, serve the purpose of re.
calling some of the most interesting events of
our early history, and OF fixing them more
strongly in mind. The first settlement of New
England was made under the charter of April
III, 1906. Sir John Popham, the illustrous
and learned chief justice of England, by the
appointment of Elzabeth, and Sir Ferdinando
Gorges, the Father OF English Colonization
in America" who procured this great charter
under which the English race was planted
. here, have been often overlooked, and were
often misquoted and traduced by the
Puritans Of Massachusetts, who came out
under the protection of this charter. The
Plymouth pilgrims who came over in
1920, from Leyden, were invited thither by
Gorges, as early as 1917, to aid him in holding
the country against the French. Captain
George Popham's letter TO King james, writ
ten from Fort St. George, at the mouth of the
Ksnnebee, in December, 1907, in the Latin
language, shows his pretensions to literary
culture. This letter is found in the fourth
volume of the Collections of the Maine Ills
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-03

Experience teaches that deIicacy prevents many
females from applying for the to alleviate suffer
ing and save life That objection obviated in the case
James Cares Pills prepared after the prescrip
on of SirJames Clarke Physician to the Queen of Eng
Land and well known to be the only safe and sue remedy
loremaie difficulties and obssrucons from any Cause
They can be sent in bottle containing 50 pills most free
by enclo ing 81 and postage stamps to any agent
Sold by BUSH a. CO., and all Druggists
MS dnodt,von,v
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-03

MUNICIPAL "JUNKETING"- The Boston
Transcript has the following account of the
manner in which its city fathers are accus-
toned to sweeten their public duties
Twenty years ago, such II thing as clam.
paghe supper at the expense of the city treas
ury was unknown. We should like to see the
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-03
The Pirate Captain Gordon Sentenced to
Death.

Death.
1t has been announced that Nathaniel Cor
don, captain OF the slave ship Erie, captured
off the coast of Africa, had been sentenced to
death. The decision was announced on Fri
day, and sentence was pronounced. When
the prisoner was ASKED the usual question,
whether lie had anything to say why sentence
should not be pronounced upon INN, he an
swered, with an attempt to smile II have
nothing to say whatever" AS the judge pro-
ceeded, however, he grew appai entity strong
er, and his eye tirner. Towards its close lie
exhibited less feeling than the spectators in
court-much less thanthe judge. Judge Ship
man, after passing sentence upon the prisoner,
SAID -
you are soon to be confronted with the
terrible consequences ol your crime, and it is
proper that | should call 10 your mind the duty
OF preparing ior that event which will soon ter
inmate your moral existence, and usher you
inlo the presence of the Supreme Judge.
Let me impiore you To seek the spiritual
guelance OF the ministers oi religion; and let
your repentance be as humble and thorough
as your crime was great. DO not attempt to
hide Its enormity from J oursell; think OF the
cruelty and wickedness OF seizing nearly a
thousand fellow beings, who never did you
| harm, and thrusting them beneath the decks
| OF small ship beneath burning tropical
sun, to die OF disease or sutfocalon, or be
| transported 10 distant lands, and be consigned,
they and their posteri4y, TO a tate tar more
| cruel than death.
Think of the sutferngs of the unhappy be.
ings whom you crowded on the Erie; of their
helpless agony and terror as you took them
from their native land; and especially think
Ut those who persisted under the weight oi
their miseries on the passage from the place
OF your capture to Monrovia! Remember
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-03

OYSTERS, OYsTERs.-J. LUDINGToN & Co, No. 4 Foster
street, keeps constantly hand wholesale and retail
the best New Haven oysters. AS they constantly
ceivng them fresh and in large quantities they are able
to meet the wants of their customers All orders left at
their place will be promptly attended to-
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-03

No more puny children, dccayed or yellow bread
if you will use nerrck Aliens Gold Medal Saleratus
There is nothing equal to it, 1t is far superior to soda TO
use with cream tartar Bread biscuit raised by It
more easily disested than by other. Try paper
and you will use ever after. Have the Gold Medal
0rn0ne. Grocers and drugeists Keen it
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-03

THE RAINBOW DIVISION Sons OF TEMPERANCE have
changed their time of meeting to this evening, at q
o'clock. Each member of both divisions is requested
be present.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-03

Since April 18th, the New York Bible Soci.
ETY. has distributed among the soldiers of the
regular army, prisoners of war, &C., 1858
testaments; and among volunteers, 10000
misunderstanding total of 74,358 testa-
ments.
Thanksgiving Day" is generally supposed
TO be an institution of New England birth,
but 1t appears 10 have been well known in
Shakspeare's time, for Biron, in Loves Labor's
Lost, tells Rosalind-"I cannot stay Thanks
giving"
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-03

CARD-The undersigned tenders his sincere thanks to
the New Worcester Engine Company, and others who
assisted in rescung his property destruction by fire
on the night OF Dec. l. JOSEPH CURTIS.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-03

LETTER FROM CAPT. HENRY BOWMAN
The following letter has been received by Ad-
jutant General Schouler from Capt Henry
Bowman of company c, fifteenth regiment,
who is now in close confinement with others
at Richmond, held as hostages for the priva-
teers now under conviction at New York, and
suffering the treatment of convicted crimi-
nails -
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-03

me confession and Experience of m In
ShhH.-fuhlshcd for the benefit and as warning and
cauu0n 10 young men who suffer from Nervous De
oniN N premature Decay, &c supplying at the same
Tine the means OF Self Cure by who cured himself
iier Deg PUT TO great expense through medical imn0si
t aion anu qiaGkery single copies may had of the
author, NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, Esq. Bedford, Kings
velOpe. l3ta,v ,yooII"9,,, '''''seu tii-
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-03
Special 3lotrtes.

Norccster,--lne suoscrlper continues tn rece,v6
pupiis on WEDNESDAY snd SATURDAY Afternoons
I9r lot the study Of ID rawing. in Pencil or Crayon
dupis IN every department received as usual Every
aavhntaEe VIII be afforded to students who Intend 10
teach. thotosraphs Painted and Copiet in Water Col
OTIS or Ull falnns large collection of Oil Paniinms
Water C9lors and India Ink Drawings for sale and on
iiee eAllDluon. TIIOS EDWARDS.
se otuulo' NOS u and 20 Flagg's Building.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-03

IlIOHNIUNUj n, -NUF' It 1OUI'
Ny Dear General: An opportunity having
been afforded nt sending letters, l shall avail
myself Of writing to you. Ipresume you will
have been apprised OF my situation. We are
all (seven OF us) confined in one cell-size ii
by II feet. Our mess is made up of Coils.
Coggswell and Wood of New York, Col. Lee
and Major Revere Of the massachusetts, 10th,
Capt. Keffer OF Philadell hia, and Capt. Rock
wood and myself OF the 10Th Massachusetts
regiment. We were transferred from the to-
bacco warehouse (where we had been confined
since the battle Of Leesburg) a fortnight ago.
Standing, as we do, tor these privateers i'll
New York, we are treated the same as persons
charged with crime. What will be the result
of all this | do not know. l trust all will be
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-03

Gents Fine shirts made to order in the most i'm
proved style, and in the hest manner at short notice
by A. WALBRlDGE, No. American House Block
Shlrt fatterhs cut diff o3l
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-03

''If we are marked to die, we enough
To do our country loss and, If to live,
The fewer men the greater share OF honor"
/ am fully confident that our good people
will do all within their power, and in so be-
lieving, shall patiently await the issue. May
not hear from you soon Remember ME
very uuy JUurs, IIENHI DUW MAN,
Capt. Co. c, Mass 15Ll Regiment
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-03

pr. j. Wesley Kelley, Analytical Physician,
VIII be in attendance at the Medical Office Id Main
street. Worcester to consult with patients upon ali dis
eases during THURSDAY and FRIDAY, the 5th and
9th OF December tQ7ce ddpice hse) Ladies and Gem
tenleR are iHuited 10 coH dGt,Nw2t n27
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-03

-. = II n I ~ II I n U z n y Z K T 4 K ID r.
His Colin Warerooms at 50 Front street where car
aiways be found large assortment of Collins OF all diff
tercmt Kinds OF patterns MentHle and Walnut Caskets
OF All sizes Collin Plates and Robes of the best pattern
and material. Residence SO Front street dtf auI4
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-03

.. II. EgarrIs, DentIst. l5S Main street opposItt
the new Mechanics Hall Building. o5
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-03

CIafln is making Card Photographs uncquaed in
tnls country. Give hln call. DIFF my2
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OFFICIAL,
TxrAsrEY Dlr.lrnEsr,l


NOTICE 10 HxREBY GIVEN that sealed proposals
win be received At this Department until the 18th
day Of Janrary inst for the issue Of such balance
OF i've millions of dollars in Treasury notes 90
may then be lawfully issued in exchanges for gold
coin Of the United States, deposited with the
Treasurer Of the United States, the Treasurer Of
the Mint at Philadelphia or the Assistant Tressur-
ers at Boston, New York, or st. Louis within Eve
days from the acceptance Of such proposals under
the authority Of the act Of Congress entitled IAN
act to authorizs the i,sue Of Treasury notes, and
for othtr purposes. approved December IL, leo.
Such Treasury notes will be issued upon the
receipt here Of certificates of deposit with those
officers TO the credit OF the +. Of the United
States. They vii be made payable 70 the order OF
such bidder or bidders as shall offer 20 make suoh
exchange at the lowest rate Of interest on suoh
notes. and they will carry that rate Of interest from
the date ofsuch deposit.
The proposals must state the rate Of interest
without condition, and without reference 10 other
bids, and contain other fractional rates than one
fourth one half or three fourths Of one per oentum
One per cent upon the amount proposed to be ex
changed must be deposited with one of the ofioers
above enumerated, whose oertifoats of such de-
posit must accompany each proposal security for
ITS fulhlment. If the proposal ID not accepted I'M
mediate directions will be given to return such de-
posit. Should the proposals vary from the provi-
sions Of the aot of Congress or Of this notice they
will not be considered.
All proposals under this notice must be sealed
and inscribed on the outside Proposals for
Treasury Notes" They will be opened and
awarded at this Department ct II O'Clock moor, ON
PHILIP F. THOMAS,
jail Secretary Of the Treasury,
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GEORGETOWN.
Correspondence Of TIE Star.

GEORGETOWN, January IL, 1851.
Mr.. George B Lipscomb, and not Mr.. J. w.
Hilleary, (as stated In our letter Of Yesterday
wa: elected third lieutenant Of Company "a ;"
Anderson Rifles, In place of Edwin kronse,
elected second lieutenant.
At meeting Of Company "B,n Anderson
Rifles, held In Forrest Hall las. evening, great
enthusiasm prevailed, This company numbers
90 men, and organized by electing the following
officers: Captain, F. w. Jones; first lieutenant
VIM. o. Drew; second lieutenant, Thos. orme;
VIM. III. silence.
Meetings of the proposed new compa of horse
and Of the Scott Rifles were held last evening, but
neither company was prepared to perfect an or
Several drills were progressing by the compa.
niles already organized last night, and all seem
anxiou. to learn the art military in double quick
time. May success attend their efforts
Another fire occurred here Yesterday evening
soon after dark. II was discovered to be the
stable attached TO the premises Of Robt. p. Dodge,
Esq and was entirely consumed, notwithstand
Ing the exertions Of the fremen and citizens gen
orally.
We are sorry to hear that Mr. Chas. d. WEIGH,
tax collector, in getting of shed while looking
him. breaking his leg below the knee joint He
was Immediately conveyed to his residence, and
the fracture, which Is a bad one was attended to
promptly by Drs. Snyder and Mackall. The pa
tent 10 comparatively comfortable this morning.
In view Of the acts Of incendiarism and lawless-
ness which ere Of nightly occurrence, there is q
disposition among the young members Of the
Anderson Rife Company to establish patrol
force. We hope the suggestion will be acted
upon at once, as in matters Of this kind prompt
ness is highly necessary, and the offenders NAV
take the hint and desist In time to save themselves
from the clutches of the law.
We learn, just as we close our letter, that an
attempt (the second one) was made last night to
set on fire private residence In the western part
Of our city. Organize the patrol, by all means
Owing to the change of weather, pork may be
quoted at 81 from wagons; 81 IS TO 81 so from
stores
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CONGRESSIONAL.

ssNArE.-Yesterday, after our report closed
The Presidents Message was taken up, when
Mr. Davis said that he should have adduced
authorities to prove his position had he spoken
on "Wednesday; but events had carried him past
that, and he now had to deal with events. The
President gives no new information In his last
message; feeble hands hold the reins of State
and men are now administering the Government
who have no constitutional right to the place
they hold. The policy of the Government changes
with every new accession to its members, and
finally, the whole thing Is thrown at the door OF
Congress.
Mr.. Davis considered II folly to make the city
Of Washington a camp for soldiery, when there
10 no instruction in it-and denied the right OF
the President to use force IN the protection Of
Federal property. He denied the right of force
or coercion in any case and had prepared a reso-
within a State II offensive to the people Of said
State. He said that civil war would be disastrous
TO both sections OF the country, but the North
would be by far the greatest sufferer IL the
republicans chose they could avert the calamity
nearly upon us, and restore tranquility to the
country. II was in their hands alone, and upon
their skirts would be the blood shed In the strug
gle that must otherwise ensue.
Mr.. Trumbull replied, in few remarks, say
Ing that ell that was required was that the ma
jority Of this great nation should bow down and
succumb to party who had brought the peril
upon us, and were now very anxious that some
body should give them at least bare excuse for
letting the thing alone. He believed that the
only time for compromise will be when States
sndll give up pubic properly In tnen possession
and return under the Constitution.
After some debate, on motion Of Mr.. Mason
the Presidents message was laid over until Sat-
urday, at 1 O'Clock.
The Senate then adjourned.
HoUsE.-The w Washington and Georgetown
Railroad bill was before the House when our re-
porter left.
No definite action was taken upon it.
The House went into Committee Of the Whole
on the state Of the Union, (Mr. Stanton in the
chair and took up the bill to incorporate the
Regents OF General Hospital for the District Of
Columbia. This bill was laid aside to be reported
to the House.
The bill providing for the incorporation Of the
Guardian Society and the reformation Of Juvenile
offenders in the District of Columbia was next
considered, and also laid aside to be reported to
the House.
The committee then rose and reported to the
House
The city railway bill was then recommitted to
the Committee for the District Of Columbia, with
orders to seport 1t at future day.
The House then adjourned.
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The GREAT UNION MEETING IN BALTIMORE
LAST NIsHT The Baltimore American Of To-
day says THE Union mass meeting, held at
the MARYLAND Institute last nigh was one Of the
most imposing and impressive demonstrations
tied beyond all reasonable questioning the Arm
and decided stand which the people Of this city
have determined to occupy In relation to the
preservation Of the Union. The immense hall
capable Of holding from five to six thousand
persons, was filled to the extremist density that
humanity could bear, whilst double the number
within the hall visited 1t In the hope Of gaining
entrance. The audience thus gathered was unaIi.
imous and cordial in response to the resolutions
and patriotic remarks Of the speak ers; the inter-
rupttons that Were attempted by the few induced
to attend with the view Of disturbing the meeting
only serving to demonstrate more forcibly the
unanimity and enthusiasm of the masses The
meeting was addressed bv Archibald Stirling,
VIM. II. Collins, Esq A r. Bradford, ESQ. :,
Hon Reverdy Johnson, and g. A. Pearre.''
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BOOK NorIcEs.-We expressed our admiration
some days ago Of the new edition of Lambs
Works, issued by Crosby, Nichols, Lee & Co., of
Boston, and now have occasion to commend
quite as heartily the edition Of Hallam's Middle
Ages, lin three volumes,) just issued by these
well-known publishers. The issues Of this house
seem to US the perfection of typographical beauty
and carefa editing, and we congratulate the
lovers OF "books that are books" upon the oppor-
tunitY Of enriching their Libraries with this adm
rable edition of the works Of a standard author
The work Is for sale by French 4 Richstein, 2fs
Pennsylvania avenue
From M. ID. Russell, Seventh street, we have
the metropolitan Catholic Almanac,' for 1861
containing an immense amount Of matter of
interest to Catholics and other denominations as
we'll
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FRIDAY. December D.


SENATE..Mr. Bigler presented several memo
rails from Pennsylvania, praying the preservation
OF the Union on a compromise basis
Mr. Cameron presented several Union memo
rails.
Mr.. Bigler moved to take up Mr.. Crittenden'
resolution.
After some debate as to proceeding with tn,
morning hour business,
Mr.. Bigler demanded the yeas and NAYS upor
the motion; when the motion was lost-yeas Is
s3l.
The Senate, after some private business, tool
up Mr. Hunters resolution, providing for the re-
toce of forts and arsenals in seeding States
Mr.. Trumbull moved as a substitute, House re-
solution Of thanks to Maj. Anderson.
Mr. Hunter said that there was no hope of pre-
serving the Union. You could not restore the
form new Union which, 1t might be, would he
stronger than the present Government MANY
dlmculties were In the way Of this project, he
well knew, but the love of empire on the Amer
lean mind mig bit accomplish that result.
He reviewed the history Of the agitation of the
slavery question, which he contended lad induced
the Southern States to believe that their soci al
system was not safe in the Union without add.
uonai constitutional guarantees for protection
The loss Of social system was the loss of moral
statuS-the reduction Of a State to anarchy He
stated, In form, the demands of the South, and
declared that to these should be annexed a veto
oY the south upon all matters affecting slavery.
House Mr.. Lovejoy offered resolution call.
Va tuc SIdtcs 10
transfer his authority as Commander.in-Chief of
the Army and Navy to Lieutenant General Win
feld Scott. Objected to.
Mr.. Hickman asked to be excused from serving
upon the special committee Of five on the alb.
stracted bonds. Agreed to.
On motion Of Mr.. Sherman, the regular order
OF business was taken up.
Mr.. Carter reported, from the Committee on the
District Of Colupbia, bill for the relief Of GER
tain parties who had suffered loss in macadamiz.
ing Pa. avenue.
Mr.. Branch moved It's reference to the Commit.
tee Of the Whole on the private calendar. Agreed
to.
Mr.. Bingham reported back, from the Commit.
tee on the Judiciary, bill for the relief of the
assignee of Hon; David C. Broderick, deceased;
and 1t was passed
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spirit OF the asrninx Press.

The LntslIrgsnesr refers TO the increasing dan
gers Of dissolution, and publishes letter from a
prominent Southern gentleman in this city, charg-
ing that at a caucus held by secession Senators
from Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi
Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas, on Saturday
night, 1t was arranged that they should assume
ali political and military power in the South,
and that they had "advised the Conventions now
In session, and soon to assemble, to pass ordi.
nances for Immediate secession; but, in order to
thwart any operations Of the Government here,
the Conventions Of the seeding states are to re-
tain their representations In the Senate and the
House" "They also advised, ordered,
directed the assembling Of Convention of Dele
gates from the seeding States at Montgomery on
the 18th Of February" Further, that IL was de-
terntned to take the most effectual means to dra-
COON the Legislatures of Tennessee, Kentucky,
Missouri, Arkansas, Texas. and Virginia into fol-
lowing the seeding States, and to appeal to the
popular passion in Maryland They had pos
sesssd themselves Of the telegraph, press, and
postmasters' cooperation, and relied upon defec.
lions in the army and navy.
The Constitutions has no editorial to-day.
The Republican expresses its disfavor Of the
Crittenden plan Of compromise.