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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-12-31
,rhal ssebel victory.

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Some OF the rebel newspaper dispatches
| have boosted OF success over the iederatIsts in
fight at Port Royal ferry. They did not
claim that any important result was reached !;
| but, it was said, the rebels successfully bonn
barded steamer and threw shells at troops
attempting to cross on flats, by which terrible
havoc was done TO the federal soldiers These
reports were quite as false rs anything of the
kind the rebels have put in circulation. A
correspondent of the Providence Press, writing
at Port Royal, Dec. 10, gives the following ac-
count of this affair: -
yesterday morning detachment of TWEEN
\ ty-flve men Of Capt. Days company were sent
upon accommodating expedition up the river,
in the Mayfiower, a light draft steamer. These
| boys made up their minds to penetrate some
| distance into the rebsl country let what would
| follow. They took with them cannon of
six pounds caliber and each carried good
| musket Col. Bell OF the third New Hamp-
| shire regiment, accompanied the expedition.
| Soon after the little band started the cannon
| was loaded and placed i'll position for an emer-
| gency, and the muskets were all put in the
best trim TOR a scene. The gallant little steam
| er swept off at a fine rate, while each OF the
| party was in fine spirits, and anxious to have
| something to do before returning
~ ie's'i'' .'1 eonp"y ~" ca, Us, :" 10.
~" ~" '" 20 III 80, ,ia .,,,' - =.
sn ..a p"..y VI . , AZ .'r;t,di,, ~
tnrnaJ san,lin, lie .ascals sca,,,pa,inm int,
H. L,,,t,s Tan,ai, ma. Lant ~, a,d sonn
after found himself in front Of battery of
three guns, all of which on sudden were dis
charged at his command, which barely missed
proving disastrous. one of the balls tearing
away portion OF a spar. and the Others pass.
ing 100 near iof sa1e'y. but our ooys were
'"uy ~. 'is 80 IN '''u ,I -
ter. so ranidly that. while the enemy were
firing seven times, Cur side sent among them
Ten shots, besides spiriteuiy peppering tne'h
".t" ~, .,'.,, la ha.',a;,aJ g,r
Cant. Day and his brave band kept on until
the boat got aground, when they were again
attacked ti win musketry, 10 whlch lhey replied.
ea .o uS 10 shara anJ II ,ba a,,a,,',,
had been little stronger our bows would have
only a very few of the enemy were at that
point Soon the Mayflower was again afioat,
ana started on her return' ohortiy aller inc
Sudda,I,, !, Ain, artillery rnn,nanv wifi Two
puns apneared upou the shore. and at once
commenced firing. Capt Day, who " as ready
for them. sent n shell. which burst in their
midst. After this our adventurous patty was
no more mulested. and returned 10 camp about
dark. AS strange as it NAV appear no one
was injured"
AN ECLIPSE OF THE Sun will occur this
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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-12-31

The Confession and Experience of an In
v:aiid.-Puhshed for the benefit and Il warning and
a caution to young men who suffer from Nervous De
bihtN, Premature Decay, &c supplying at the
time, the means OF Self Cure, by himself
after being quito great expense through medical impos
ton and quackery. single copies may be had of the
author, NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, So Bedford, Kings
County, n. Y, by enclosing postpaid addressed en-
elope d2taw&weow3m MA
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-12-31

THERE IS NEWS FROM THE SoUIH-No one should fail
to hear the terrible experience OF the Boston Schooas
ter in Alabama TO light.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-12-31

Tickets for Madame Granets Ball which to given
at Sliilbury the 3st, can be purchased Madame
G.'s residence or at Charles Tourteote's Milbury.
An omnibus will leave Warren Hall precisely o'clock
p Madame Grannets second term will commence
Friday afternoon o'clock for adults and at O'Clock
Saturday afternoon for Juveniles. d2t* dSO
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-12-31

HENRY GILES lectures tomorrow night at
Horticultural Hall.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-12-31

OYSTERS, oYsrERs.-J. LUDINGroN IL Co, No. Foster
street keeps constantly hand wholesale and retail
the best New Haven oysters they constantly
ceivng them fresh and in large quantities. they able
to meet the wants of their customers All orderseft at
their place will lie promptly attended to-
"GREAT EXPECTATIONS" will be realized by the
use of HILLS MIMI SPECIFIC, for Badness and
Failing on of the Hair.
GREAT EXPECTATIONS" will be realized by the
use OF WAX FLOSS for dressing the Hair.
"GREAT EXPECTATIONS" will he realized by the
use of PREPARED TUFA, for cleansing aud beauty
in9 the Teeth
"GREAr EXPECTATIONS will be realized by the
of the WAyERLY PERFUME for the Handker-
chief
"GREAr EXPECTS TIoNs" will be realized by the
of HILLS LIQUID AMANDINE, for Chapped
Hands, Roughness of tie Skin, &c.
Prepared and sold by
JOHN .. HILL, Apothecary
DIS d4m Mechanics Hail.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-12-31
A Gard to the Ladies'.


DIR. DUPONCOS GOLDEN PERIODICAL FILLS
FOX FEMALES,
inaliible in CORRECTING regulating, and removing all OBJ
stuclos from whatever cause, and always successful
as preventive
The combination of ingre dents these PILLS are per-
eetiy harmless Their efficacy and merits are based up
N an extensive practice tity years and where
tne etions have been strictly followed they
e. 'all 10 correct all irregularities. hey relieve pain
M 1 ana difficult Menstruaon (particulariy at tie
emanEe oi IeL They will the Whites and
an distractions arising from colds, exposure, any
Sause ana may be used successfully a preventive
rsnnues peculiarly situated, those surprising them
So arS cautioned against using these Pills while
III ht cniulloh lest they invite miscarriage, and the
pnplG.pr assumes no responsibility after this admOni
non athoueh their mildness would prevent any mischief
10 neult; otnerwlse the Pills Recommended Full
anu NpHeI, pifectons accompany each box Price 81.
Solu IN W0rceSeT Mass, by the following druggists:
DAVID SCOTT, 2jl Main street, ia MES TtEEN III
Ma" street and w. II. Goulding lIO Main street La.
dies, by sending by 81 to either the g6ore nnents
through the Worcester Post 0ce can have Tie nils
sent Confidently y mail, to any part OF the comfy
free of pOstago." Sold also by A. A burdeI ('linton
A. s., q, Blair, Warren. b. X DeLaad North Brook,
neld. and - q. Henry Westboro', by one DRUGGIST
in every village and city in the United States and by NJ
ID. Howe, Sole Proprietor New York.
n. B-Beware of Counterfes. Buy no Golden Pills
of any kind unless the box is signed s. d. Howe. All
Others are base imposition and therefore as you
value your lite and health Ito nothing OF being hum
plugged out OF your money buy only of those show
the signature of ID. Howe every box, which has
recently been added account of the Pills being coun-
terielted dom d27
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-12-31

in his concert, last night. Washburn Hall
was well filled.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-12-31
DIED.

DIED.
In this city, Dec 49, Sarah A, wife of william Lam
son, Al yrs mos % days.
Funefal en- Wednesday at clock D. m from the
resheuce of James X, PIERCE Main and Aus
without further notice.
In this CITY, Dec 80. of diptheria Charlotte Ellen,
mos. = = =
In Springfield Dec 80. George Noyes, conductor on
the Western railroad, a.
In New Bedford, Dec 2s Capt George Durham, 90
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-12-31

New ATTRACTIONS are offered at the Thea.
ter tonight.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-12-31

FURNISHES UNDERTAKER.
His Coffin Warer0oms at SO Front street. where
always be found large assortment OF Coins all diff
ferent kinds OF patterns Mentaic and W angt Caskets
Of all sizes Coffin Plates and Robes of the best pattern
and material. Residence SO Front street diff aul4
Will be iii attendance his Office l42 Main street, Wor
cesler to consali with patients all iseases during
Ihursuav AMI Friday, January I'd and 3d. (06ce 0drice
Lree LAdles and genemen invl ted calf dSi6tM
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-12-31

Cat This Out and Remember .ne Fact
That will sell or month"; for the following prices,
at the Poetical Exchange common Brooms IA cents
each and heavier al Il and 20 cents; good heavy
Shaker Brooms % and 80 cents each and offer good
al wool Carpets ut 80 yard former price IS
Also cheap Carpets at IT cents and 90 Is 80 35 40 and
40 GEMS per yard, which think cheaper than
sold before in WOrccster the prices TO be cash
also will sell Grockery and Kitchen Goods cheaper
than offered before. Please cali see the prices
at the Poetical Exchange. Bay state Block.
$50 DIFF 0RSON \. HEATH. Proprietor.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-12-31

The Union Ieestored.-F. A. CLpUGH would
respectfully INFORM his friends and the public generally
that Union Block having been fully restored since
hre, he has reopened his old ilaDresing Room bet
ter style than ever where he will he happy to attend
all who may favor him with call. DIT APPS
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-12-31

Car from being Il humiliation for the gov
eminent at Washington, the surrender OF the
prisoners will be one Of lis brightest glories.
1t will prove it to be possessed OF high moral
force, prove that it is illuminated when repre-.
scented as the slave OF the mob, incapable of
withstanding the clamor of the street, and
incapable OF accepting an hour of unpopu-
larity to assure the salvation of the repub-
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-12-31

CoUNT AGENoR GAsPARIN, one Of the best
and most enlightened friends we have in
France concludes an article on the Trent case
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-12-31

The store oe VIM. Taylor, OF Lee, was rob-
bed of So and some books and papers during
the fire Of the 23d inst, access being probably
gained to the store while persons were calling
for pals to be used in exlinguishing the fire.
Mr.. Tay or offers $50 for the detection of the
thief.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-12-31

Card.-Capt. Neil returns his thanks, and those Of
his command to the soldiers heliei society of Worces
ter for the and comfortable mittens furnished his
men by them. Ladies, we tender to the comp j.
ments of the season. and believe us we shall reuem-
Der with feelings OF gratitude handsome and much
i ecded Christmas present
(>igntd) Capt. TIIOS. O'NEIL,
In behalf 81 his Command.
Headquarters Co E. 25th Regiment NJ. v, !
Camp Hicks, Annapolis, Md Dec. rs, ls5l
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-04-17
Arrival OF she North prItou.

PORTLAND, Me-, April l6.-The steamer
North BTit0h arrived, from Liverpool on the
4th inst, and Londonderry on the 5th. The
Etna, from New York, and Palesttas from
Portland, had arrived ont. :, iN ,
Concessions TO Working-men in London
viii probably terminate the strike,
Mr., Train has been nominally fined, ON
complaint Of obstructing the streets of Lon :
don by horse railroads, and appealed. Clsi
The French navy is being reorganized into
divisions. One division has been ordered to
Syria. -'1..p - 4
Itwas announced that the Emperor was
about to review the garrison of Paris. Gov
ernment measures are being taxed for the
suppression of unlegalized religious assOoial
tions. Reported modihcatiOni in the ministry
is denied. 40. ...t 81
Paris BOurse is depressed. Rsntes are
lower. I'D - '........ ~,
GaFibaIai was received with great snthu-
siesm at Turin. ., ''.-, - y.
The Opinions at Turin advocates the with
erawal Of French troops from Rome, as the
national Italian army win soon perform
The military tOFcsiia the provinces win
The Emperor o., A1striS dsearesd the re, n
spnptiOnef PAgnents inAilFsS ip.I .pphardo-
Trkss,-Ths Porte has ordered the biock.
Sds ef he coast Of 4ostsasEse. Is
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-04-17
Lorenzo Dow,s Discovery Of a Thief.

After Lorenzo Dow had retired to his
room, after a hard day's travel, in the west
ern part of Virginia, a number of persons
collected in the bar-room to enjoy their
usual reyelries, as was the custom in that
part OF the country. At late hour in the
night, the alarm was given that one of the
company had lost his pocket-book and a
search was proposed. Whereupon the land
lord remarked that Lorenzo Dow was in the
house, and that if the money was there, he
knew that Lorenzo could find it. The sug-
gestion was instantly received with approba-
ton, and accordingly Mr.. Dow was aroused
from bis slumber, and brought forth to find
the money. As he entered the room, his
eyes ran through the company with search
ing inquiry, but nothing appeared that
could nix the guilt upon any one. The loser
appeared with countenance expressive of
great concern, and besought Mr.. Dow, for.
Heavens sake, to find the money. h- -
Have any left the company since you
lost your money r. said Mr.. Dow. tt1f e
"NOne," said the loser, ''none."
"Then," said Lorenzo, turning to the land
lord, sgo and bring me large dinner pot
This created no little surprise. But rs
eeded, his directions were unhesitatingly
obeyed. Accordingly the pot was brought
forward, and set in the middle Of the room.
"Now," said Lorenzo, "go and bring tbs
Old chicken cock from the rOOst." l7f7f1
This was also DONE and at Lorenzo diree-
tions the cock was placed in the pot, and
covered over with board or lid.
s'Let the door now be fastened and the
lights extinguished,'s said Nj. Dow, which
was also done Jis 9illI 80 Hau9
"Now," said he, "eVery person In the
room must rub his hands hard, against the
pot @ end nd, when a ths gully hand touches it the
Accordingly, all cauo forward, and
rubbed, OF pretended 70 rub against the pot
But no cock cr0Wed. & tas1a ON 10 f,ia
"Let the candles now Be lighted, ? said
horenz0, there Is no guilty person in here.
II the man had any m0ney, hel must have
lost II some place else. But stob,p said
Lorenzo, when all things were prepared. i7ei
Us now exhmine the hands, iht,r - =
This was the important part Of hls ar
rangement For on Examination, il was
found that one man had not rubbed against
the pot. The others hands being black
with the SCOT from the pot. was 3 proof Of
There" said Lorenzo, pointing to the man
with clean hands, athefo y The NAN who
| pick ed your p0ckstni 80 Dsil3 tfltA !
The eulOrb seeing his dsts5tlon. at once
acknowledged his gullt. ~ - .,-
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-04-17

There was not much Dragging" but each
true patriot pledged himself firmly, though
quietly, TO see the matter through, and to
support the Government at all hazards.
While all looked to the future, there was
an evident disinclination among many to
speculate on Major Andersons chances. For
him and his brave garrison, starvation and
ultimate surrender seemed their fate; and
oh how our hearts sunk as this great gloom
threw its shadow over them That they,
who had been so faithful to their nation, had
been left by that nation to a fate so degrad-
ing and humiliating. Were there not curses
both loud and deep upon the trescherous Adj
ministration which had deserted them in
their hour of need, and thanks to God that
the present Administration had done some-
thing for them, even though that something
should prove Intellectual
When the news came as IL did at a late
hour, that the feet were inside the bar our
hopes revived-psrticularly when military
men said that, once inside the bar, there was
nothing TO prevent the vessels, or some of
them, in the darkness Of the night guided by
skillful pilots, from approaching the fort and
landing men and provisions. Then we
prayed God it might be so, and that this
mornings sun should find tour flag still
there" and the brave men who have main
tanned its honor re-enforced with other brave
men, and so supplied that they can continue
to maintain its honor till Secession becomes
a thing of the past, and the country is again
united, and presents an invincible front to
foes abroad and traitors at home.
R0DERICK RANDOM.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-04-17
Charles Dickens as a Man.

DR.. Mckenzie, of the Philadelphia Press,
says of Charles Dickens;
Twenty years ago, when Dickens was in
the hight Of his popularity, his warm friend,
TaHourd, an able writer and critic, as well
as good lawyer, frankly told him that he
would be q rich man, as well as q better au-
thor, BY retTeating from the entanglements
and expenses of London life. He sug-
gested residence-such as Dickens now
has at Gads Hill-within a convenient
distance Of London. This would avoid Sun
day dinner parties and the extravaganees,
dissipations and temptations of Regents
Park career, and also give him more leisure.
to think, and clearer head TO work with.
But Mrs. Dickens had great share of her
sex's vanity at that time, and Dickenss
parasites, who enjoyed his liberal hospital
ity, urged him to remain in London-a FASH
| ionable as well as literary man.
A friend of Dickens, who knew him from
childhood, and dearly loves him to this hour,
lately wrote to US thus: ann. --,
There does not live larger hearted man
or better-minded man than Dickens, He
is liberal to fault He allowed his wife's
relations to hang upon him, to infest his
house, and to drain his-purse for years.
The great fault of his character is ostenta-
tion. With all his sagacity, Dickens is eter-
nally afraid of being sighted. He never
oOCAAAo " Dc hb us cdS6-uOL even In MS
own house. His restless eye wanders, like
comet in cage, beating the bars of his
eyelashes to escape. he has always seemed
TO me as if he had something on his mind
as well as in it. He danced the tight.rope
of display, for years, just managing to keep
out of the claws of the bailiffs. He has now
carried out the plan suggested to him by
Talfourd, and also by Lord Jeffrey, and lives
out of London, but near enough to enjoy
it, when he pleases. .-o., "
"What has become of all his money is
mystery to myself and others. His reign
has lasted fully twenty five years, and am
sure that underestimate his income at an
average of $4,000 a year. Here is gross
amount f200, ,000-equal to 1000, 900 of your
American dollars. Very little has Dickens
to show for all this. He is compelled to go
back to his Readings, which he now hates,
and commences his season, on the first Mon
day in March, by reading his Christmas
! Carol and the Boots of the Holy Tree Inn,
at st. James Hall, Piccadilly. A more
truly genial man than Dickens does not
live. He likes to see others enjoy them
selves, while Thaokeray seems to care only
for enjoying himself. One constantly hears
OF kind actions done by Dickens; never of
Thackeray in that way. In possession Of
good heart as well as vast genius, l think
that Dickens very closely resembles Walter
Scottn
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-04-17
TBRPsICHoREAN.
PARLoR GROVE.

TITO PICNIC PARTIES AND PLEAS
"a URE-SEEKERS.-Those beautiful and favor
ite grounds, known the " Parlor Grove" are now
being improved for the coming season, in such
manner as to render them, beyond all com parison,
the most convenient and attractive summer resort
10 the neighborhood of Cincinnati. The proprie-
tors are determined to spare pense in making
the "GroNe" all that the most fastdious pleasure
seeker can desire splendid platform for dancing,
forty feet by eighty; a new orchestra; seats and
tables in every convenient position a handsome
Eefreshment- room, in which those who do not like
The trouble of taking baskets with them, can sit
down to q comfortable meal at a moderate charge;
q safe place in which TO deposit baskets. Swings,
ETC., are among the Inducements held out to those
who wish to spend summers day In the woods,
and enjoy at the same time such convenienees as
can not be obtained elsewhere. The proprietors
reserve to themselves the privilege Of selling re-
freshments the grounds, for which right they will
be wiling to pay at the usual rate. No spiritous
liquors Will be permitted to be sold the grounds,
upon any pretense whatever. To religious societies
and schools, who may not require the use Of the
platform, q reduction will be made The proprie-
tors will spare no pains to secure for Paror Grove
O high reputation for respectability and orderly
maaagemeDt For terms and all arrangements,
apply, Wednesdays and Saturdays, till p. 81, at
90 Mains or by letter to g. Parlor Grove Delhi,
Hamilton COUNTY" mhl8xS
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-04-17


PRlzE-FIGHT IN THE SeUTHs-A few days
since, two mechanics, named Harry Clark
and John Mccarthy, together with their
friends, to the number Of 100, repaired to
one of the islands ON the Arkansas side of
the river, opposite Memphis, for the purpose
of engaging in a regular priEe-6ght. The
preliminaries had all been settled and on
reaching the island the ring was formed,
the seconds were appointed, the rules of the
ring agreed ON, and q collection taken mp 10
deiray the expenses of funeral, should one
be made necessary. All things being ready,
the parties appeared in the ring, stripped off
all clothing except pantaloons and shoes.
Clark was large, athletic person !; while
Mccarthy, who Is known as Little Red, -
was very small, but active. The eontest
was simply to decide which was the better
man. The contest lasted Just one hour and
forty five minutes, during which time fifty
seven rounds were fought, "Little Red be-
ing declared victor Clarke counted the
first knock down, and "Little Red drew
the frsl blood. rsg.a.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-04-17

HoRRIBLE DEATH OF SPoRTsMAM-The
BSSd, Who resided in tSs town % Of SS1s Cato r; in
Oayuga County, met with his death on
Thursday last in the following singular
manner He, in company with two Others,
were hunting near what is known as the
"0ld Galen Salt-Works," on the west border
of the Oayuga mAgshes, when Boyd, who
started after some snipe be had killed upon
the border Of q little pond, and had pro.
eeeded some three or faar rods from his COM
panions, commenced sinking in the soft
mud His cries attraeted the attention Di
his tKiends. but before they could reach him
he sank beyond his depth, aud was suil6-
Gated His comrades came very near sharing
his ta.e N thsi2 eherts to exlrieAle aia.