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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-09-12
FRoM COL KERRIGAN's REGIMENT.
Balls Cross ROADS. VA,
Midnight, Sept s, 1861.

BALLS Cross ROADS. VA,
Midnight, Sept s, 1861.
lfi Editor AS it has gone the rounds of
the press-yours among others-that "a Union
picket shot a rebel officer on Friday afternoon,
30ih ult, with a rifle, near Baey's Cross
Roads," and as the name of the successful
marksman is withheld from the anxious pub
lie, aud Measurements have been made in con
nectton Herewith, will you please insert the
following in your paper, to enlighten your
readers. Set the matter in its true light, and
give the honor to him to whom it fairly be.
longs
Let me at once state that "a Union picket did
not shoot him with rite, but Hon. James e.
Kerrgan, colonel of the twenty fifth regiment
of New York volunteers, did there and then
shoot him with Springfield mushet handed to
him for the purpose, by Union picket belong
ing to Company A, second regiment Michigan
Infantry. The colonel rested his musket on
fence, took deliberate aim, fired, aud shot the
accoutered coxcomb dead. The gay uniform,
vain and pompous bearing, and rashness of the
Cavalier" rendered him conspicuous and
tempting target Tor our sharp shooters "ile
his fneries, in which his effeminaIe nature
seemed to glory, led him to destruction. What
pity that SO brave fop was not suffered to
parade unmoested before the face of the Union
troops, to the great delectation of the southern
bellies, and chagrin unutterable of the "Yan-
KEGS !" Alas that such Haunting colors were
doomed to tumble down into the-mud. On
being hit with the ball, he threw up his arms,
shrieked like a cowardly child, rolled over, and
bit the dust-the vile rebel!
Such the man whom the rebels mourn; such
the means and manner of his death such the
brave man who shot him.
Nothing important tonight from rebel pick
cts All is quiet. The night is too dark. To-
morrow's sun may usher in some fun"
RICHMOND.
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AN ACT requiring an oath of allegiance, and to
support the Constitution OF the United States, TO
be administered to certain persons i'll the civil
vice of the United States.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives OF the United States of America i'll Con-
gIess assembled, That it shall be the duty of the
heads of the several departments TO cause to be adj
rninisered TO each and every officer, clerk, or ems
pOyee now in theirrespectye departments, or in any
way connected herewith or who shall hereafter in
any way become connected Herewith, the fol-
lowing oath, viz; Il do solemnly swear tor
affirm, as the case may bel that j will
support, protect and defend the constitution
and government Of the United States against
all enemies whether domestic or foreign, ana that
will bear true faith allegiance, and loyalty TO the
convention or legislature to the contrary notWltlI-
standing; and further, that do this with tul
determine alton, pledge, and purpose, without any
mental reservation or evasion WhatsOeyer and lur-
Their that will well and faithfully perform all the
duties which may be required OF me Gy law. so
help me God.n And that each and every such civil
officer and employee in the departments aforesaid,
or in any way connected herewith, i'll the service
or employment OF the Urited States, who shall re-
fuse to take the oath fiji nation herein provided,
shall be Immediately d,lh d and discharged II ON
such service employment.
Sec. q And be it further enacted, That the oath
affirmation, herein provided Tor in the first sec
ton of this act may be taken before any justice OF
the peace, notary public, other person who is
legally authorized to administer oath in the state
or district where the same may be administered.
And that any violation OF such oath by any person
or persons taking the shall subject the offender
to all the pains and penalties of Wllliu ana corrupt
perjury who shall be liable to be indicted and pros
ecuted TO conviction for any such ollense before any
court having competent jurisdiction thereof: And
provided further, That such offender shall be forth
with discharged from such service or employment
App owed, August 8, 1851
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THE PRENTIss AND GRANT DlFFICULTY.-
Gen Prentiss claims that he was elected Brig
adler General on the 10th of April, that on the
the senate and were confirmed that having
been elected prior to all the others, and having
organized and drilled the brigade before any
of the others were in the field, making it one
OF the best in the service, his own selt.repect
and his duty to the officers of the brigade, re.
quires that he should insist on his claims to
seniority. Granting that all this is true,
1t is difficult to see how his own and his
officers interest can be promoted by his ten
dering his resignation. Major GrieIson has
arrived, stating that the order sent on last
evening for the troops to remain in camp at
jackson had not arrived, and that they were
then probably half way 10 Cape Girardeau.
Gen Grant ordered Gen. Prentiss to halt The
troops and march them back to jackson. Gen.
Prentlss thcreupon told Gen. Grant that he
would have nothing more to do with the com
mand, and as we ind rstand the matter, pac.
ed himself under arrest. Gen Grant at once
sent an order to Col. Cook, as the senior off
Ger, to take command OF the column, march 1t
back to jackson and await further orders.
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has been sold 10 the government for SoOOO' ana
the schooner Arletta Tor $500. Inc ne" pro
pelIer Valley City, of Derby, has been sou 10
government for $4,000.
The will of the late Gen Lyon gives all MS
property, some 100000, to the government
His commission as brigader general Is III
possession of Gov Buckingham, ana WIN ms
sword and chapeau will be preserved oy the
state of his birth.
The company of Capt. John b. DENNIS ~
Norwich, is reported to have been 'alnpele9
with by Il citizen OF the place, VINO luuu Ir
two men who had signed the muster ron 10
break from their Obligation, and leave the com
pany.
The Prince de Joinyille was passenger III
the Africa, just arrived at New YORK, ne Is
accompanied by his son, whom lie lntehus 10
place, with the consent OF the government III
the naval school AT Newport.
The Rev. Dir. Bethuue is about toreslgh lls
pastoral charge in New York, ana Pfonaoy
the pulpit altogether, with the INTENTION ol VS.
iting Europe, and making LAZY his lu'uie
home.
Capt. Baker, of the California regiment, and
son of Senator Baker of Oregon, with a scout
ing patty, captured Monday night, IIeuten'
ant, major, and five privateS oil il NHg''ii"
regiment
John X. Miner, Confederate agent was
arrested in New York, Tuesday, WINE con
summating the purchase OF machine ior III
fling cannon. Some 900 OF rebel specie
was taken with him.
John c. Breckenridge, since his return to
kentucky, has endeavored to throw OH MS
disguise, and to take his place with the open
enemies Of the government me traitors
count upon him as one OF the pillars OF tleir
cause.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The slaves along the Potomac are Watching
the strange movements which are tranSplrlhS
on the banks of that interesting river, to some
purpose. One night last week lady IN Lees
burg heard an unusual noise in the WOODS, anu
on accommodating, some hundred slaves were
discovered drilling with scytbes. The next
morning they were as stupid and ignorant as
ever, not man of them ever having heard OF
Lincoln, Or Beauregard, or anybody
Chas. Groesbeck OF Valparaiso, Ind, met
last week with terrible and painful death.
While amusing himself and friends with flrng
an Old cannon, he thOughtIessly placed MS
mouth over tine fuse to blow out hre, when
an explosion occurred, throwing the whole
charge into his throat, nosrils, and lungs. lie
fingered for five days in dreadful agony, una
BILE to swallow even drop OF water from the
ice which was placed in his mouth
Some forty members OF the New Y ork rI11e
regiment, encamped at Willett's Point, at
tempted TO desert, Monday night when the
guard, strengthened in anticipation OF the con-
spracy, fired upon them, killing two prlVates,
aud severely wOuEding four others. Captain
CrestO, to whose company most OF the desert
ers belonged, was arrested for having crim'
inal part in the mutinous conduct OF the men
under his command.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-09-12

The general conference of Congregational
churches in Massachusetts commenced its sit
ting at the Whiteieid Church, in this city, on
Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The attend.
ance was large. The conference organized by
the choice OF Rev. Samuel G. Buckingham Of
Springfield, moderator Rev. Joshua w Well
man of Newton, recording secretary Rev A.
7 Marvin of Winchendon, assistant scribe :
Rev 3 j Spalding OF this city, Rev. Horace
James of Worcester, and Deacon Samuel w.
Suckney OF Lowell, committee of arrange.
ments' Some time was spent in de otional
exercises, and the conference adjourned In
the evening, large congregation at the Pros
pect street church listened to an eloquent ser
mon from Rev. DR.. Kirk of Boston. -New-
baypOH Herald, 1lh.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-09-12

OHIo-The state election in Ohio takes
place in October. A cordial aud promising
union OF parties has been perfected in the nom
inaton of Hon. David Tod, an uncompro.
missing friend of the government, and advocate
of the war, for governor. He is statesman
of democratic antecedents, but one who SYM
pathizcs with the generous and all-engrosslng
loyalty OF Dickinson, Holt, and Douglas in the
last and best hours Of his life. He accepts the
nomination in the spirit with which it was ten
dered, pledged to go with that imperial state
to the utmost verge of his duty and his power
Tor the suhiugation OF the rebellion
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HIS CoLoRs STILL FLYING There has
been a floating libel that Parson Brownow'
after his brave fight had made judy OF HIM
self by yielding to the rebels, There are
crave doubts of its truth, of which this valiant
knight of the chm ch militant should have the
benefit. He recently sent letter to his friend
Bridges, who was taken by the Phillistines at
Monticello bearing on the envelope, under the
memorial Union emblem, the words LET no
man into whose hands this may fall believe
for a moment that l will desert the old flag.
They may rob and burn my possessions, and
hang me. Let not their lying, traitorous
tongues rob me of my good name.-WM. G..
BRowNLow."
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INSPIRING SCENE IN CINCINNATI.-Gen. O.
M. Mitchell, who has been assigned to duty in
Ohio, was announced to address his soldiers on
Friday last. The place of assembling was
thronged with an innumerable multitude of
people, who filled the air with shouts, which
made the banks OF the Ohio tremble. Gen.
Mitchell spoke in general terms OF the state of
the country and the circumstances which led to
his appointment and assignment to this com,
mand. He then addressed himself to the
troops, detailing with minuteness bis plan for
organizing the military power of the state, and
called upon them 10 say whether they would
volunteer under that plan and follow him to
the battle. For an instant there was still
ness as of death ON the next the whole regi
meni' as one man, spraug to its feet amidst the
widest huzzas, the waving of kerchiefs, and
the capping of hands. Sober minded citizens
suddenly became frantic with joy, and threw
up hats with an energy that threatened de-
struction to the ceiling. Ladies went tears of
patriotic JOY. When the storm of wild entbr.
siasm subsidized, the general calmly turned 70
the galleries, and said, "There stand vonr
home guards !" when the tempest broke forth
again, constituting such scene as none who
were present ever saw before.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-09-12

SuARPsHooTERs FOR THE Wharf.-The New
Hampshire company of sharpshooters, stall
wart looking body of men, one hundred and
three in number, under command of Capt.
Amos B. Jones of East Washington, who
measures six feet and two inches, passed
through this city last evening. They arrived
by the Nashua train at seven o'clock, and left
by the boat train for New York, where they
are to be attached to Col. Berdan's regiment Of
sharp shooters. The first lieutenant is VIM.
P Austin of Claremont, and the second lieu
tenant VIM, II. Gibbs of Hanover. The COM
pany was selected from all parts Of the state,
after a trial of some seven hundred men.
They were organized at Concord, where thsy
had been for several days past This compa.
ny carried very heavy rifles, one of them
weighing thirty.two pounds, and the others
from twenty-three to twenty seven pounds
EACH The guns with which most OF Berdan' s
men are armed are much lighter.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-09-12

GEN. CAss AND SLAvERY.-In recent
speech by President Fairfield, OF Hilsdaie
College, lie is represented to have stated that
during conversation with Gen Cass, short
time previous, the General said that although
he had always been heretofore opposed to
Abolition yet this was now the only way to
successfully and permantly end the contest.
without abolition, il we had peace to day. we
snouIl nave war tomorrow. This speaks con.
siderable for one who has always been so con.
servatve as the great Michigan statesman
and patriot-DetIoH AdUertiser, 9M.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-09-12

Dialogue No. =, between smith ana ZONES.
Smtl-llere was getting s. per day, now my employ
gives me Sl25 per day, and tells me am lucky to
get work for that.
JOnes-Why smith, should think you was, lori know
smart men who do not get HAN OF that and others
can not work ALL unless they work lor nothing aud
board themselves.
Smith-Well, am lucky and must get along, and buy
my Crockery and Carpets cheap and try and save some
thing II the times are hard.
JOnes-Yes We all try and something, and !
do know any better than for all poor people ana
purchasers who would save something, to buy their
Housekeeping Goods in the Bay state Block AT the Po-
etical exchange. Let call and il this IS not So
je5 off ORsON y. HEATH Proprietor.
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iHE HARVEST OF DEATH.-Dr Lyon bri.
g 3a surgeon under Gen. Lyon at the battle of
wilson Creek, was witness of the following
extraordinary incident: "a tall rebel soldier
waved large and costly secession flag def.
ahlly, when cannon ball struck him to the
earlii, dead a second soldier instantly pick
Gu up the PROSTATE flag, and waved it again
a second cannon ball shattered his body. A
. thir1 soldier raised and waved the flag, and a
.hlrd cannon ball crashed into his breast and
ne tell dead. Yet the fourth time was the fac
raised-the soldier waved it, and turned TO
clinlb over the fence with it into the woods,
as ne stood astride the fence moment, bal
anelng to keep the heavy flag upright, a fourth
cannon oall struck him in the side, cutting tim
completely N t'co, SO that one half of his body
lei' one side OF the fence and the other half the
o,ner SIDE, while the flag itself lodged on the
renee ana was captured few minutes after
, Maru oy our troops. Our troops captured
Press 9''"
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MLane's Celebrated Liver Pills, prepared bv
FLEMING BROS, Pittsburgh are ranked among the
most popular remedies of the day. That it will cure
liver complaint sick headache, dyspepsia is now be-
You'd doubt Read the following testimony from well
known lady and gentleman from our own city:
NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 1851.
Mr. and Mrs Williams, No. 2iS Seventh street, testify
That they have both been suffering from liver complaint
Tor about five years. during which time they have spent
large amount of money and tried many remedies but
to no purpose, Finally hearing of DE- NJ Lanes Pills,
prepared by Fleming Bros they purchased four boxes
which they according the directions accompany
ing each box and pronounce themselves perfectly
cured of that distressing disease.
Purchasers will be careful to ask for DR.. MLANE'S
CELEBRATED LIVER PILLS manufactured by FLEM-
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purportng be Liver Pills now the public DR..
MLane's genuine Liver Pills also his celebrated Verni
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genuine Ioith0ut the signature If FLEMING BROS.
81 d6tSwlt rhl1
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LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES,
Passed at the First Session OF the Thirty
Seventh Congress.

lIUBLIC-NO. 6o.l
AN ACT to increase the pay of the privates in the
regular army and of the volunteers in the service
of the United States, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and II ouse of Repre-.
sentatiyes of the United States of America in con.
gress assembled That the pay of the priyaes in the
regular army and volunteers in the service OF the
United States be thirteen dollars per month for
three years. from and after the passage of this act
and until otherwise fixed by law.
Sec. g. And be it further enacted That the pro-
visions of the act entitled 'An act for the relief of
the Ohio and other volunteers" approved July
twenty fourth eighteen hundred and siXty.one be
and the same are hereby extended to all volunteers
mustered into the service Of the United States,
whether for one two, or three years, or Tor and
during the war.
Sec 3. And be it further enacted, That all the
acts prOclamatOns, and orders of the president of
the United States after the fourth of March, eigh-
teen hundred and sixty -one, respecting the army
and navy of the United States and calling out or
relating to the militia volunteers from the states
are hereby approved and i'll all respects legalized
and made valid, to the same intent and with the
same effect as il they had been issued and done nm
der the previous express authority and direction Of
the congress of the United States
Approved, August &, 1861.
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"Kug Nae and 1'li do you GOOd."-l)r. lANG
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This same medicine is also put up in Il more concen
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Orders addressed to j. o LANGLEY or GRO e
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GEO r. SPURR and DAVID SCOTT Wholesale
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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-09-12

CALEB CUsmNG.-We are informed that
tue lion Caleb Gushing has recently been en-.
gagged in advocating, privately, of course the
adoption as the platform Of the democratic
party in the north, of the distinctive features
OF the JEFF. Davis Montgomery constitution,
On this platform, we are assured, Mr. Cnsb.
ing believes, or has believed till very recently
that a majority of the members OF the next
congress can be elected, and the republicans
p, put down forever. Pioe Ia Jagateiie IN. Y.
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limited States. If we don't succeed may l be
fine first one to be Flowed sky-ligh J!
doubt not some things of interest may
transpire before the election. Should this be
the case you may hear from me again
Yours, truly, Co. A.
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The Rocky Po1Nr excursion, it will be seen
by the advertisement, has been postponed TO
Friday. AS this is to be the last chance of the
season, it should be we'll improved
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-09-12

HeTick Aliens Gold Medal Saleratus i, manufactured
entirely different from any other Its chemical purity
renders as harmless the purest flour and its use will
strens'en weak stomachs cure dyspeptic persons
uS' win cream tarter instead of soda 1t is much bet
Ter Try it, Groeers and druggists sell it,
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SUPERIOR CoURT.-The following cases are
in order for to- day Nos. 1924, 1929, 1861,
1864, 1866, 1863, 1872, 1886, 1897, I'LL. 1925,
1745, 1916, 1748, 1852, 1O89 1895, 1880, 1901.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-09-12

RAIN.-The dry, dusty, and oppressive sea
son was agreeably relieved, yesterday, by a
welcome and old fashioned rain. Itcommenc-
ed falling about sunrise, and perseveringly
continued all day and far into the night
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ATTENTION Co C, 3RD RIFLEs.-The members of the
above named Company requested to meet at their
Armory' Warren Block, on THURSDAY Evening, Sept.
L, at u o'clock Ptrorder.
NJ. S. McCONVILLE, Capt Co. c,
j. j, O'GoRMAN, Clerk, pro tenn eft sl
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draper az Clark, Commission Merchants and
9ealers m Flour Grain, Meal, Grass Seed Seed Oats
Sa tsi.i line, C4iened Plaster Plaster Paris Ground
any also Sole Agents tor the sale of Names Super
phosplateS of Lime, and American Guan0-two of the
best fertilizers in The world as thousands who have sed
them, aGd know, testify to.
-, DRAPER 81 CLARK
apN df Nos. rs and 81 Front street, Worcester.
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Mr.. SIDNEY CLARKE, formerly of this city,
was on board the train which was thrown
from the Hannibal and St. Joseph railroad,
Mo- on Tuesday of last week His name APP
pears among those who were wounded, but
how seriously we have not been able to ascer-
tain He was at the time on business connect
ed with the command of Gen. Lane of Kansas.