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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-08-25

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OtiEens OF the United States that they have obtained the
AEency for and are now enabled 70 offer 70 the American
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Worcester daily spy., 1861-08-26


Mr.. Doty, from the town of Spencer, the
county seat of Roane county, Virginia, reach
ed the city yesterday, tor the purpose of So
Letting aid in men and arms to help the Union
men of that county. Mr.. Doty saws that peo.
pie residing i'll civilized communities can have
no conception of the inhuman outrages which
the Union men OF Roane county have been
compelled to suffer On Friday week the Sc.
cessionists surrounded the little town of Spen-
Ger, and forced the Union men, about forty in
number, into the court house with their arms.
The rebels approached very cautiously, and
although they numbered not less than two
hundred, few of them cared about coming
within gunshot OF the small band OF beseged
patriots young man named Boone most
estimabe person, who was with the Uuion
party, went up in the cupola of the court house
TO make observations, and while doing so was
shot and instantly killed by the rebels. Three
OF the rebels were killed in return, when they
retreated into the woods, not, however, until
they had stolen every thing OF a portable ma
ture belonging to the Union men of the town.
Mr.. Doty, who carries on the business of tan.
ming, lost everything he had. They even
hooked his untanned leather up out of the
vats in his tan yard and carried it off. In the
yard there were several green hides which the
scoundrels fortunately could not flnd. When
Mr.. ~. lett Tor this city some four or five days
ago he brought those hides with him, and has
them to show as the result Of thirty or forty
years industry. He is going back as soon as
he completes his business here. being deter
mined TO see the thing through The Union
men have been so prosecuted and robbed that
they have become perfectly desperate, have
generally sent their families away, and are
determined TO prosecute the war to the bitter
end
Worcester daily spy., 1861-08-26


Excepting the weapons with which he fights,
part of soldiers equipment is more i'm
portant than the covering and protection of his
feet. A long days march over muddy roads
with ill.itiing shoes, which the necessities of
campaign may require to be kept on through
the night, may occasion more discomfort, not
to say suffering, TO regiment OF infantry
than they who loll on soft cushioned sofas,
reading about battles, can easily conceive of.
The shoes worn by the rank and file of the
United States army are brogans-stout, well
made, sewed "rights- and.lefts." Now, in the
case of at least three men out of every four,
what seems Objectionable about these shoes is
that they can not be changed from one foot
to the other. The old-iashioned straight shoes
which our grandfathers kept well creased and
changed every day, remained square and up
right till worn out; but there are few feet
upon which "right-and,left" shoes do not,
in wearing, become SO one.sided as to be very
uncomfortable. These modern shoes, also,
unless kept in constant repair, have the disad
vantage-a very serious one TO the soldier
of being much less durable than those of the
old pattern. The best evidence in regard 10
the comparative merits of the two styles of
shoes for military service, would be the testi
mony Of men who have worn them. Ask the
first dozen middle aged men who are familiar
with both, which form of shoe they would
prefer, were they going to the war, and if ten
at least would not decide, all things consider.
ed, in favor of the straight pattern, we give
up the argument. 1t certainly matters little
from what foreign country our government
may have borrowed its model for army shoes,
provided the soldiers who ,cear them can show
good reasons for a change. There are other
considerations, the manner of making, wheth-
er pegged or sewed, the form OF the toes and
heels, the mode Of attaching the shoes to the
foot, the materials Of which to make them,
&C., &C., &c.,-and the government could hard.
ly do better with two hundred dollars than to
offer such prize for the best specimen of a
pair of army shoes.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-08-26
Colonel nerdan,. sharp.hootor..

The Pittsburg (Pa.) Chronicle says I'VE
are IN receipt of a letter from Colonel Berdan
IN which he informs us that he will have eight
hundred OF his sharpshooters in the field next
week, and expects ere long to swell the nun
Der to two thousand. The following extract
from his communication is commended to the
attention Of our readers -
In order to reach large class OF hardy
hunters who are accustomed to shoot large
game with common round ball, with common
rifles and open sights, l have determined TO
take those who, with such rifles, can shootten
consecutive shots at one hundred yards, with
rest, measuring fifty inches, or an average of
not more than five inches from the centre for
each shot, measuring from centre of ball
to centre of target. This do not con.
slder coming down in the test, for the rea.
son that those who can readily do this shoot
ing Will with the finer guns and telescope
sights, by little practice come up to the test
prescribed for all using the finer and nicer
guns. They will at once serve to send the
enemies OF our country to the hospital, and af-
ter short practice will put them under the
grass, where alone they will cease from
troubling us.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-08-26

The MASSACHUSETTS REGImENTs.-'Tbe
three remaining regiments in Massachusetts
the eighteenth and twentieth at Readvile, and
the nineteenth at Lynnield, will leave for
Washington early this week, all of them well
provided, thoroughly equipped, and nearly
full. We hear of movements, in various parts
of the state, for the formation of new regi
ments, which will be set on foot as soon as the
old ones have entered into the service. Col
Jones has taken preparatory steps to the re-
formation of the sixth regiment, with some
hope of success. While it is not probable
that either of the other three months regi-
ments will be reorganized under their former
names, many Of their members express their
willingness to return whenever their services
are desired
The Boston light artillery to be known
henceforth as the Massachusetts, Artillery Rat
terry No. ], is to be at once recruited to the
maximum and despatched to the seat of war
First Lieut. Josiah Porter has been promo,ed
to the command, and it is expected that as soon
as his equippage is ready, he will lead one
Worcester daily spy., 1861-08-26
GENERAL NEWS sUMMARY.


Some of the friends of the late Theodore
Parker in Boston, appropriately noticed the
anniversary OF his birth, on Friday evening
last. They met in Allston Hail, when John
r. Manly, OF the Fraternity" read one of
MIR. Parker's prayers, and addresses were made
by Rev. VIM. r. Alger, Wendell Phillips, and
others, Mr.. Phillips, according TO his custom,
taking his leading topic from passing events.
The office OF Theodore NJ. Smith, broker in
Brattle Square, Boston, was entered by false
keyes, early Friday afternoon, and robbed OF
watches, jewelry, and money 10 the value of
$1,000 or $2500 Mr. Smit was at the time
absent at dinner. Soon after the robbery was
discovered, two nIen entered the brokers' office
next door to Smi.h's TO buy mice" gold
watch, and while the broker was displaying
his wares, secreted one OF the most valuable
(S140,) and coolly remarking that they would
"look iurther," quietly walked away.
MIDDLEsEX COUNTY.
The house and barn Of Isaac Woods, in
Chelmsford, were consumed by fire, Saturday
morning. The loss is estimated at $1,000.
The cane factory, carried on by Mr.. Wake
field in South Reading, was destroyed by
fire, Friday evening. The loss was about
S30,000 insured for 1000, which is divided
among several Offices
ESSEX COUNTY.
The tax tables in Salem tor the present year
give 4 64I polls, 81 ,Zol boU real estate, 81 ,Uoo,-
600 personal estate, and tax OF Sl20,96l 10,
to meet S96376 10 for city debts and expendi-
lures, S19,662 81 county assessment, and
81, ,923 for the state.
HAMpDEN COUNTY.
Capt. Dyer, OF the regular army, who has
been placed over the Springfield armory, has
assigned to Mr.. Dwight the general supervis-
ion of all its operations, and liberal quarters
are to be provided for him upon the public
grounds, in place of the superintendent
house, which he has been compelled 10 give
up.
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
The town of BaInstead has been incorpora.
ted over one hundred years, and the first muir
der was committed in it ON the 14th inst, when
George Varney killed Hiram Leathers, his
father n-law, by stibbing him with large
pocket knife seven times, one wound penetrat-
ing the heart
RHODE ISLAND.
The two story stone dwelling house on the
top of Mount Pleasont, near Providence, be.
longing to Thomas g. Hazard, Esq was ruined
one night last week by some desperate, who
placed a keg OF powder in the cellar and ignited
it with slow match. The floors were ripped
up and torn into splinters, and the walls OF the
building cracked in every direction. The
family who had occupied the premises moved
out two days previous.
The Burnside Rifle Manufacturing Compa-
ny of Providence are erecting new armory
for the manufacture of their Burnside breech-
loading rifles, near the Woonasquatucket riv-
er. The main building is 254 feet long, AZ
feet wide, and two stories high. The ma
chinery for it will be that at the present ar
mory of the company, to which will be added
enough to give the new armory capacity of
Worcester daily spy., 1861-08-26
BRArrLEBoRo', Aug. "a, 1861.

mug AOOA'
EDITOR OF THE SPY One OF the best
meetings of the American Institute OF Instruc-
ton has Just closed its sessions, and this morn
ing the streets are filled with those who have
enjoyed while at the same time they have
pretty severely taxed, the generous hospitali-
ty of the citizens OF this place. Brattleboro'
contains but about four thousand people, scat
tered over large extent of territory, and many
of the families of the place are absent at the
present time SO that those who have borne
the toll and trouble of entertaining this very
large number of guests have been compare
lively few. The members of the Institute,
however, have no occasion to complain. The
determination on the part OF the committee Of
reception-and OF departure too-tor while
they welcomed the coming, they are as gener-
GUS in speeding the parting guests-to do all
I they could to .Ilake the visit here pleasant
one, has been man!estfa 9a il the GsAt sAt cAEf n! hi
hour before the cars are to leave, to take the
baggage of the ladies and carry it to the cars
and have it properly checked for its destina-
ton.
AT the close of the admirable address by
Prof North of Hamilton college, yesterday
afternoon, party of hundred or more made
the ascent OF Mount Wautasticut, lying just
over the river in N H. The ascent is certain
ly well fitted to train some of the muscles of
the legs-vulgarly called the lower extremi-
ties /; the descent was equally effective; for it
is a long walk of two miles, but well repays
the toll on a clear day. The pleasures of the
day were terminated by many of the members
of the Institute, by accepting the invitation of
the accomplished superintendent of the Law
renee Water Cure, Mr.. Emil Applebaum, to
meet social party in the spacious halls Of his
establishment. which has furnished SO pleas
ant home for many of the gentlemen and
ladies of the Institute.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-08-26
ID LED ID.


In this city Aug IS Freddie A. of Fri and Hannah
G Sanders. mos "a davs.
Funeral this afternoon at O'clock at their residence
Lincoln street. Relatives and friends are invited to
attend
In this city, Aug2s Nellie s. daughter of VIM Allen IL
mos days.
In Milford, Aug II, Nathaniel Cheevep, 81.
In Mendon, Aug l5 Phebe F wife of Charles Good
now. AZ yrs 5mOs
In Fitchburq Aug Is, Elmira D. wife of Calvin
FanswOrth, 3S.
In Southbrdge. Aug II, Sullivan Stone, 81 yrs mos.
In Clinton, at the Town Farm Aug a. Stilman Howe
a.
In Northbor9'. Aug II, after painful illness, Capt
Amory Barnard II.
In Lowell, Aug 23 VIM II Sunderland, 20. lie
belonged to the sixth regiment and returned with them
in rood health.
In Boston, Aug %, julius P Cammert of New York.
His funeral takes place TO day ondav) from the resi-
dence OF William Underwood Esq to whose daughter he
married the day before his death.
In New Boston, n H. Aug II, Lizzie Anna, daughter OF
Rev j l. A and A Fish of Webster.
In New Boston, Conn, Aug % widow Horatio Phelps,
ss.
In Hartford, Conn, Aug %, Mrs Emily wife of Judge
VIM Ellsworth, and eldest daughter of the late Noah
Webster. LII. d.
In Washington, at Camp Sprague, Aug 10, Gardner G
Brayton of Tverton. l, and member of the second
Rhode Island regiment q. He in the battle of Bun
Run but escaped unharmed only to fall an early prey to
disease,
Worcester daily spy., 1861-08-26

nc r. Ssanes,y Of Roxoury, nas discovered. m on
mon Pimple
Two bottles warranted to cure sore mouth
70 three bottles will cure the worst kind OF pimples
TWO or three bottles will clear the systenf biles
TWO bottles are warranted to cure the worst eankern
Three or tye bottles warranted to the worst
One bottles are warranted to cure all humors
the eyes.
Tw9 bottles warranted running of the ears
and blotches among the hair.
-Four to six BOTTLES are warranted to corrupt
One bottle will cure scay eruptons of the skin
or three bottles are warranted to cure the worst
Two or three bottles are warranted cure the mos
desperate case Of rheumatism.
Ihree orfour bottles warranted cure salt rheu
Five to eight bottles will cure the ofscroia
one % three bottles are warranted to the
csS o Dyyspepsla Know trom the experience of thou
saas that II has caused by canker in the stomach.
one 70 two Bottles are warranted to headache
One to tive bottles warranted regulate costiy
state of the bowels ~
One to bottles will regulate all
Kidneys. - VIC
Four to six bottles have cured the worst ofdrop
One e three bottles have cured the worst of piles
arellet is always experienced What mercy to GET re
iet in such an exeruciating disease
ed @ lts ntst discovery have from time TO time add
81 other herbs to it, of ofthem Hppocrates
ene amer OF MEDICINE, says: It herb Of Jupiter
IT openeth distractions of the liver gall and spleen
an especalend to the liver worth ali other herbs
cooling it when too hot, and warming it
tcreaeth appetite cureth all gone and sinking
stitches in the side.
A., lteXpeils all raw. visclous and Shiny humors out Of
blood from the kidneys.
m By opening distractions of the spleen it purgeth all
and melancholy vapors which riseth to the
ed ana BRAIN causing distressing headache fearful fore
swooning.
The herb boiledin wine particularly good revive
e urooplng spirit of the aged and whoever has anger
ing sickness after fever nothing restores him 10 health
SO QUICK as drinking the Juice of this herb.
seeds boiled in water cureth the most offensive
oreath and drank at bedtime, prevents what's common
ealled nightmare, and all melancholy dreams disease
olllous people are liable to-
The Father of Medicine says of another herb in this
sign Leo
sums the source of alllife and ruleh the heart;
ana this herb the best cordial the
OF the heart of any that grOws II comorteth the heart
euretb all palpation thereof taketn away trembling
aitng and smothering of II; yet 1t must be taken
Iuy or severe gripping will ensue, which must be cor
rected with fennel seed ginger.
NO change of diet the Won can
get, and enough fit.
bystrctly following the directions In the pamphlet
around each bottle and judcious application of the
9aat a.ea Otntnnent, ScTofa Ointment and Healing
UiRtment every ulcer and OF whatever kind ma
and permanently cured. r'
Manufactured by DONALD KENNEDY 10 warro,
reet,hoxbury, Mass. Price 1l. diff
Worcester daily spy., 1861-08-26

Hon. JOHN ScoTT HARRISON of Ohio, has
written letter declining The democratic nom
ination for lieutenant governor, on the ground
that it is not proper to torment contests and di-
visions at the present time. He thinks that
all should unite in supporting the government
and putting down traitors.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-08-26
RpMARkABLE-Mr Harrison Corbin of til

REMARKABLE.-Mr. Harrison Corbin of this
place, while engaged in blasting rocks last
May, was severely injured in one OF his hands
by a premature discharge. A week ago a
rough, irregular piece of stone, about the size
of walnut, worked out of the back of his
hand while he was engaged at his usual labor
Mr.. Corbm preserves the fragment as relic
of the well nigh fatal casualty Webster
Times
Worcester daily spy., 1861-08-26

Dialogue No. 2, between smith and ,Jomes
Smith-llere was getting 81 per day my employ
er gives me $l,25 per day and tells me am lucky to
get work for that
Jones-Why, Smith, should think you was, for know
some smart men who do not get halt of that and Others
can not work at all, unless they work Tor nothing aud
board themselves.
Smith-Well, am lucky and must get along, and buy
my Croekery and Carpets cheap, and try and
thing If the times are hard
Jones-1es, must all try and something, and
do not know better way than for all poor people and
purchasers who would save something, to buy Their
housekeeping Goods in the Bay State Block the Po
etcal exchange. Let us call and see il this is not so.
Jel5 Gtf 0ltS0N n. HEATH Proprietor.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-08-26
order, piely and patriotism prevail.

FIRE IN MENDoN.- The Milford Journal
states that the barn of Mr.. Alanson Freeman,
in Mendon, was totally destroyed by fire on
the 21st inst. The barn was very large, and
was filled with hay, grain, and farming stock.
The fire probably took from sparks flying from
bushes which Mr. Freeman was burning at
short distance from the premises. The build
ing alone was valued at $1,000, which with
the stock was fully insured
Worcester daily spy., 1861-08-26

The STATE CAMPAIGN.-The republican
state committee are to meet in Boston to-
morrow, (Tuesday ! to decide in regard to the
time and place Of holding the state convention
and other important business.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-08-26

To Horse OwDers.-Sweets IS Iufalible Liniment
OR Horses is unrvaled by any and in all of Lame
ness, arSngfrom Sprains, Bruises Wrenchng, its eff
tectis magical and certain, Harness Saddle Calls,
Scratches Mango, &C. it will also speedily. SPAWN
and Rngbone be easily prevented and cured in their
inepent stages but confirmed cases are beyond the
sibity of rddcatcure No of the kind, however,
is desperate hopeless may be aleviated by
this Liment. and its faithful application will always
move the ameness and enable the travel with
comparative
Every horse should have this remedy at hand
fjrts timely the first appearance OF La.peness
Intellectually prevent those formidable diseases men
toned, to which all horses liable and which
many otherwise valuable horses nearly worthless
mv2I d3taw,eSeoUly
Worcester daily spy., 1861-08-26
Loss of a sIunincent Legacy.


Horatio Davis, Esq, well known citizen of
Roxbury, died few days since, leaving
property of the estimated value of sixty or
seventy thousand dollars. He was single
man, with number of blood relations. With
in year he made will leaving the bulk of
his property to his nephew, Aaron, son OF
Charles Davis, appointing trustees to hold the
property until he 1.-THE nephew) was thirty
years of age, when it was to be handed over to
his sole control.
1t happened, however, that this nephew was
at the south when the secession troubles COM
menced, and though native of northern
loyal city (Roxbury,) he took the side of the
south, Joined a rebel regiment in New Orleans.
was appointed lieutenant, proceeded with them
to Virginia, and was participant in the battle
of Bull Run. Some time in February last,
Mr.. Davis heard of the rebel proclivities of
his nephew, and soon after sent for his lawyer,
who, by his directions, added codicil to his
will, by which the direction of his fortune was
entirely changed.
This codicil provides for the appointment of
three trustees, viz Geo. A. Simmons, ESQ,
with the mayor of Roxbury, and the president
OF the Roxbury Charitable Society, ex-officio.
These trustees are to have the entire estate in
trust with the exception of small amount to
be paid out in legacies to relatives and others
and are, semi-annually, to pay to the treasurer
OF the Roxbury Charitable Society, the inter
est accruing thereupon, to be expended for the
benefit of the poor of Roxbury, according to
the bylaws of that society This, he says, he
does, ITO testify his hatred of secession"
Worcester daily spy., 1861-08-26

To Oh WACHUsETT-A grand chance to
visit Wachuseu mountain TO those who wish
TO join an excursion party, is that announced
in our advertising columns.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-08-26
CITY AND COUNTY

The REV. DIR. CHEEvER, recently returned
from Great Britain. will lecture in Mechanics
Hall, this evening, on "The voice of England
to America, and the responsibility of both
countries in regard to Slavery and the War;"
commencing at y o'clock,
Worcester daily spy., 1861-08-26
hundred and afiy-six as fine cannoueers out of
Boston as Massachusetts, can furnish.
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF INSTRUCTION.

BRATTLEBoRo', Aug. %, 1861.
The exercises of the afternoon and evening
yesterday, were at the hall where the Ameri.
can Institute holds its sessions. First in order
was most valuable and practical lecture on
"rhe Human Voice." by Lewis b. Munroe,
Esq, OF Boston. In connection with a full
and clear statement of the defects OF voice.
and the causes OF its loss in many cases, he
gave ample and clear illustrations of the reme-
dies, his own case furnishing strong evidence
OF the good results of the system which lie
recommended. In connection with these IL
Illustrations, several reciaions were gwen
among them "The Bells" by E. A. Poe, elic'
iting universal admiration and applause.
The subject OF the best methods OF teaching
reading and elocuton was then discussed by
several gentlemen. In the evening, an excel
lent address was given by Leander Wetherell,
Esq, of Boston, on Liberal Education for
Woman" This morning T, d. Adams, Esq,
OF Newton, Mass, gave the most finished al
dress of the meeting, thus far, on "The Bear
ings or Popular Education on Civilization"
| had written thus far when an address was
given by Hon. Joseph White, secretary of the
board of education of Massachusetts, on the
subject of Universal Education the Great
Safeguard of Republican Government" and
though need not qualify the statement with
reference TO the address of MIR. Adams, it may
be added that Mr.. Whites discussion Of The
kindred subject was most fitting counterpart
OF it, occupying about half an hour, and alb
solutey thrilling the audience with its elo-
quence.
Another cong by Prof Wood, being paro.
dy of Dixie, entitled "The Yankee Band,
was then sung, when the institute proceeded
to the election of officers for the ensuing year,
with the following result
For PreSident-A. p. Stone of Plymouth.
Vice PreSidentS-Samuel Pettes of Roxbury
Barnas Sears OF Providence William Russell
of Lancaster Geo. S. Boutwell, of Groton,
and thrty-n others.
Recording .Secretary-Wm. E. Sheldon of
West Newton.
Corresponding SecretarieS-B. w. Putnam of
Boston, and John Kueeland of Roxbury.
TireaSner-Wm. ID. Ticknor of Boston.
CounseliorS- Daniel Mansfield of Cambridge
G gorge N. Bigelow of birmingham Joseph
White OF Williamstown and nine others.