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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-20
LATEST FROM THE FORTRESS.

FORTRESS MONROE, June Is, via Baltimore,
June 19.-The expedition yesterday, to enable
Capt. Smith, Of the Typographical Engineers.
TO make reconnaissance returned ate i'll the
evening, having travelled twenty five miles
1t went to Newmarket Bridge and to Newport
News, then five miles up James river passed
over TO the east branch of Buck river, and re-
turned by Newmarket Bridge.
Beside critical survey of this district, much
valuable information was obtained concerning
the position, strength, and purposes of the enc
my, who, in considerable force, occupy the dis
trict between Hampton and Buck river, with
the evident intention of drawing nearer to Old
Point. They are making a survey of the
routes and bridges, and it is the opinion of
Capt Smith that their plan is to throw for
ward bodies OF men so as to occupy the district
between Hampton and Yorktown.
Yesterday Lieut. George Ii. Butler with
others proceeded TO Big Bethel to being away
the remains of Major Winthrop. AT Little
Bethel picket took their message to Col.
Magruder, who sent Capt. Kisen Of Louisiana
to receive them. Two hours after Col. Mag.
ruder came, and they were handsomely re-
ceived. With Col. Magruder were Col. De
Rusey, brother of the chief of the engineers at
Fortress Monroe, Col. Hill of North Carolina,
and other late officers of the army.
None of Lieut.. Buffers party were permit
ted to go near the batteries. The body of.
Major Winthrop was taken up by Col. Mag
ruder's men, and escorted to the wagon by
force of 800, who fired volley. Most of them
had shot.guns. An escort was offered to
Hampton, but Lieut.. Butler declined it.
Col Magruder and others spoke in the high.
est terms OF Major Winthrop's bravery. lie
was distinctly seen for some time sading a
body of men to the charge, and had mounted
log, and was waving his sword and shouting
to his men to "Come on y when North Car
olina drummer boy borrowed gun, leaped on
the battery, and shot him deliberately in the
breast. He fell nearer to the enemy's works
than any other man went during the fight.
He wore the sword of Col. Wardrop of the
Massachusetts Third, and ii was supposed that
it was Col. w. who fell. The sword has been
sent to North Carolina as a trophy. 1t has on
it the name of Col. w.
a second experiment with Sawyer projec-
tile, from the Rip Raps, was tried to day. Ten
SINUS were fired, eight OF which fell either III
SIDE OF or short distance from the rebel bat
messed by Cen, Btnipt, The firing was wit
large party of gentlemen and ladies, and wo.
regarded as extraordinary, especially as tie
battery could not be seen at the Rip Raps.
The men in tile rebel camp were seen, from
the tug, to scatter in all directions.
The Minnesota, with the crew of the priva
teer Savannah on board, came into the Roads
this morning
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-20
EROM CAIRO.

CAIRo, June ia correspondent states
that Grundy Brant, just returned from the
south, says the bank OF the river seems lined
withcannon. At Memphis in few days heavy
battery of twenty guns would command the
approaches TO that city by the river. There
were not many troops there, the main body
being four miles back. The heaviest battery
in the south is at Randolph and it will be utterly
impossible for any force however large to pass
within its range. The number of men there
is variousy estimated from 1900 TO 5000.
AT Union City tn re is trouble among the
rebels, the Tennessee troops wishing to rally
at Memphis, while the Mississippi troops ex
press desire to march on Columbus, tortity
the town, and provoke Gen. Prentiss into hos
tities The guns at Union City are OF small
caiiber, except six 80 Founders, few howit-
zers, and two 81 Founders; while the APP
proaches to Columbus are not so well defend
ed. The works on the Notifications at Cairo
are progressing slowly. Everything done so
far has permanent look
William Ii. Russell, correspondent of the
London Times, arrived here today. lie says
nothing in regard to southern affairs; but com"
plains that his correspondence has been tam
pered with by the rebels, his letters detained,
altered and some not sent at all.
j. S. Newcomb Of New Orleans was, today,
arrested as secessionist. He took the oath
and was discharged
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FROM THE UpPEw POroNrAC,

HAGERsTowN, June 19.-The forward
movement across the Potomac, which was re-
called, occasioned much excitement, Monday
night, and set the whole army in commotion.
The subsequent orders TO advance originated
from report that Johnston was advancing
from Winchester with a heavy force on
Martnsburg, which proved untounded. Three
brigades are encamped at Williamsport, two
at this point, and number are under march
ing orders whose destination cannot be tee.
graphed.
Hamilton Downs, while conveying orders
to Col. Dares brigade to cross the Potomac,
Monday night, was accidentally shot by SEN
try. He will probably recover. A private in
Capt Bellies company was accidentally shot
last night. There were two firings upon pick
cts whilst they were south of the river, which
resulted in the capture of Il supposed spy
Cavalry have penetrated within four miles of
Winchester.
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THE wHEFLING CONVENTION.

WHEELING, June 19-The time OF the con-
vention to day was occupied with debate on
the ordinance to recognize the state govern
ment. Mr., West offered an amendment that
no person who voted for secession shall be al
lowed to hold office in the state daring the
war. 1t was supported by him and his col.
league, Martin, who, among other statements,
said the secessionists of his party are in the
habit of taking the oath of allegiance, and at
forwards repudiating it. He hal no confidence
in the oath of men who had to learn to disre-
gard an oath to be good secessionsts. The
amendment was lost, 10 against 60. The or
dnance was finally passed, 70 against 3. The
ordinance provides for the entire reorganization
of the state government Every officer will
be obliged to swear allegiance anew to the
United States, and repudiate the Richmond
convention. They will now proceed to choose
a governor and council. A new state seal and
tue other emblems of authority have been or,
dprpd
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THE DOUGLAs COMMITTEE,

WAsHINGToN, June 19-The Douglas mon
ument committee met today, Hon. John B.
Haskns in the chair. The committee report
ed that j. w. Forney would deliver an eulogy,
and that Prof. Henry had offered the use of
the lecture room in the Smithsonian Institute
for delivering The eulogy, on the Sd of July.
Prot. Henry was elected to preside. Resolu.
tiops were adopted that an address to the citi-
zens OF the United States be published, setting
forth the objects OF the committee, appointing
a sub committee for each state, and recon-
mending the friends of Judge Douglas, with
out distinction of party, to assemble in their
respective towns, villages, cities, on the even.
ing of the Sd OF July, for the purpose of form
ing relief and monument association, where
donations and subscriptions can be secured
aad forwarded to the treasurer. The friendly
aid of the ladies OF the United States is re-
quested The committee adjourned to Friday.
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FROM SOUTHERN PAPERs.


LOUISVILLE, June 19.-The Memphis Ap.
peal says, an hundred and fifty head OF Mexi.
can cattle were seized here, and also large lots
OF powder and lead.
The Lowensburg Tenn Flag of the 18th,
says that during the progress OF a Union meet
ing near Knoxville, a train with rebel troops
was fired into by the Unonst. Ali the rail
road bridges in the vicinity are now guarded
by the rebels.
The Jonesboro' (Tenn.) Express of the 18th,
publishes call Of Mr.. Nelson for the meeting
OF an east Tennessee convention, and express
es hope that the convention would submit to
a division of the state.
The Nashville Union of the 10Th says, the
evacuation OF Harper's Ferry was done to
meet Mcclellan halt way, and save him the
trouble Of marching over rough roads, and ex-
tend to him the old fashioned Virginia hospi-
tality. The same paper has been furnished
with letter from late federal officer, where
in the writer asserts that the French govern
ment is favorable TO the SOUTH and willing to
advance 100000, 900 for cotton.
The Charleston Mercury of the 18th, saws
T0tRn "a private letter received from New
for the reaction which has taken pace among
the monied men Of that city, and he thinks
that but one battle will be fought before Lin
coin will ask jeff Davis for terms OF separa-
ton.
The Memphis Appeal of the 18th has the
letter from Union City, stating that the citi-
zens there make the soldiers pay double price
for all they buy. The writer detests the peo-
pie who impose on poor soldiers, adding, that
there ale 10000 troops there and more COM
ing.
The Louisville papers say that regiment
has been ordered from that place to Columbus,
Ky, to protect the Union men from the dep
redalious of the secessionists. The Unionsts
had applied to Gen. Prentiss at Cairo, for pro
lection.
The New Orleans Crescent says that two
officers of the Brooklyn have been ashore Wis
itiug the city
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authorized to be raised four additional regi.
ments from Wisconsin and Iowa, one from
the latter to be cavalry.
The two companies Of the New York list,
who went to Port Tobacco several days ago,
have returned They Obtained much valua-
Bile information. Their opinion is that the
cavalry company who have been drilling
weekly in that neighborhood have gone to the
relief of the rebels at Acquia Greek. 1t seems
that Port Tobacco has been the headq uarters
for such recruits.
The steamer Mount Vernon today received
orders to get Immediately under way for some
point down the river and departed amply
manned and ammunitoned 1t is evident
that the rebels intend to interfere with the
navigation of the Potomac by erecting bat
teries on its beaks
The president declines receiving visitors
from this time till the opening of con ,ress
A train from Falls church which arrived
this evening. reports all quiet. The firing OF
cannon Occasioned some alarm subsequently,
but it was ascertained to be for practice.
Lieut.. Sheperd of the Massachusetts Filth has
been appointed provost marshall vice Capt.
Meder of the Pennsylvania 50th, There are
numerous reports from Fairfax, but they are
unreliable The rebels were certainly there
at O'Clock yesterday afternoon
j. Barnes of the Fairfax Riflemen was re-
leased to day on parole. The kind treatment
he received, he says, renders him powerless
to again bear arms against his captors.
Fairfax Court House will doubtless soon be
occupied by the federal troops, if such is not
already the case.
An old democratic office-holder, member
Of Dr. Samson's church, has written letter
from Richmond to friend in this city, pre-
dieting that Washington will be destroyed
before the first of August. This shows that
the rebels still cherish the idea OF attacking
the capital
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NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, June I9.-There is a report
here that 1900 Arkansas trooos, under Ben
McCuIloch, have invaded Missouri, the presi-
dent having sent Gov Letcher pardon for
convict who had been sentenced for robbing
the mail. Letcher answered that the presi-
dents powers were not recognized by Vir-
ginia.
Vienna has been occupied by four thousand
federal troops, including fifteen hundred
Jerseymen. 1t is believed that an advance
will approach Fairfax Court House tomorrow,
and Manassas Junction before many days.
The forces OF Gen. Johnston and Gen. Cad.
wallader 1t is believed, are likely to meet at
some point northwest of Harper's Ferry. The
First Massachusetts Regiment was reviewed
by the president, this morning, on their way
to camp. Their appearance elected great ad.
miration.
Vessels have been ordered from the navy
yard, today, to attend to the battery er citing
on White House point.
Gen. Schenck, and staff rested last night at
tarm house near Taylor's tavern, on the
Washington and Leesburg turnpike; one
mile south are two Connecticut regiments nm
der Gen. Tyler; two Ohio regiments rested
last night at Riley's mills. These changes of
position involve an advance OF Gen. Mellow
ell to the distance of about four miles The
positions now occupied are very strong, being
more easily defended than the camps from
which they departed yesterday.
A scout, who penetrated the village of Fair
fax Court House, last night, brings intelli.
gence that there are no longer any troops Wis
lille there The force OF 1900 TO 1000 men
who were there are judged to have fallen back
in the direction Of Centreville.
1t is judged by soule cautious persons here
that Beauregard, in Withdrawing his advance,
aims to catch MeDowePs columns in an am
buscade. He will hardly succeed after the
warning received at Vienna. The people OF
Vienna say the South Carolinians lost men,
killed by the return fire OF the Ohoans.
Good udngs have been received from Ken.
lucky in relation to the congressional election
of tomorrow. The Union lnen expect great
triumph.
The following postmasters are appointed =
Belfast, IL. Chase Rockland, M. c. Andrews
Saco, j. NJ Deeriug Claremont, N H., C. o.
Eastman; Amherst, Mass. l.. NJ. Boltwood
A requisition has been given to Speaker AL
len, and Hon. A. G Porter, of Indiana, fol
four additional tlree-years regiments to be
raised in the southern part Of that state. 1t i.
said almost companies enough are already
raised there to fill them. Indiana will thus
have % regiments, emitting her to a major
general. in which case Brigader General Nor
ris will probably be appointed.
The war department has also accepted OIL
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FROM KENTUCKY.

louisville, KY, June l9.-Col. Woodruff
and adjutant Wendell of the first Kentucky
regiment, lett for camp Clay today. The
Newcomb Greys, and a company OF state
guards with the exception of nine, refused to
take the oath of allegiance to the government.
Those refusing were mostly union men, who
took this method of severing from the state
guard. Disunion members and others, take
the oath, saying it is not an oath to support
the administration.
LOUISVILLE, June 19.-Mr. Mallory, union
candidate for congress in this district, address
ed a meeting here tonight, deprecating the
course of the secessonists, tavoring Ken
tucky'S remaining in the Union, opposing CO.
ercion, an denying that defending Washing
ton and suppressng rebellion was coercion.
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NEW YORK June l9-COTToN rules firm, sales ooo
bales at l4Ac for middling upands.
FL0URreceipts l5O6 9bs; sales 1850 bblss state and
western a l0c per bOi hghnr; superinc state 81 so a
4e5 extra state SAB q 49, round hoop Ohio $3.50 a
extra western s575 "a $40; southern firm: sales i9O0
bbls mixed 10 good 5,65 q 6,25 fancy and extra $40 a.
$50 Canada shade frmer sales 100 bbls extra 81 Is
q $50.
GRAIN.-wheat, good sound spring rules quite firm
sales 400 bush; Chicago spring SO 90 Os; Milwaukee
club % "a l6 northwestern club IS "a ll0 winter red
western sl.27 % l2s white w.stem 81 SIS al AS; white
Canada l.32; amber Wisconsin LII a llS amber Iowa
2O very ehoice white Kentucky on private Il rms
Corn frmer; sales SO 600 bush new mixed western 20 "a
4sc; new yellow western 50 @ SIC.
PROVISI0NS.-Beefd dun and nominal Pork dull and
dropping sales 300 bbs; mess sl531 @ 1885, prime slOI
whiskey 1rner sales 100 bbls at l6s q lie including
400 hhs ~ ID at the latter price sugars quiet; sales
alta Coffee more active, and prices very firm; Lagaye
ra, 800 bags at l33 @ 4c; Rio, 1865 bags, at II a l4c
Maracabo so bags l4c; jamaica 50 bags at Rae 81
Domingo. 2l2 bags at 2fc, Moasses steady; Porto Rico
Is hhds at II q 26c; Muscoyado, $50 hhds Is a lsc
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THE REBELS ADVANCING.

WASHINGTON, June 19.-The Star says
there is reason to believe that the lines of the
rebels extend from the neghborhood of DC.
eoquan as far as Centervilie. They are en-
trenching with heavy guns in the neiphbor
hood OF Fairfax station, 81 miles from Fairfax
Court House and IA from Alexandria. IL is
supposed that they may purpose extending
their forces up along the line of the Orange
and Alexandria railroad now rebuilding. with
view of attacking tie Zouaves who are
guarding the repaired bridges this side. All
the indications 90 to show that the rebels are
being pushed forward from Manassas june.
ton by daily installments to points nearer the
federal lines
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A SECESSION REPORT.

ALEXANDRIA, June 19.-The secession &C.
count OF the Vienna affair was received today,
from which it appears that the battery consist
ed OF ouly two small brass sixpounders work.
ed by an Alexandria artillery company, thirty
two men, Lieut.. D. Stewart, formerly of the
federal army. Two companies of South Caro-
lima troops were III ambuscade quarter of a
mile off, to render assistance it necessary,
These artillerymen were posted there soon
after the Connecticut expedition returned,
with Instructions 10 fire on the next train and
then retire. The rebels say they succeeded i'll
carrying off two wagon loads OF arms and six.
ty blankets, and burning in the baggage car
three gondolas and a lot of carpenters tools.
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FROM ALEXANDRIA.

ALEXANDRIA, June l9.-The report relative
to the occupation of Fairfax Court House by
federal troops is probably premature. A per
son who lett a town six miles this side, this
morning, reports all quiet and the rebels still
in possession.
The rebel account of the affair at Vienna
says that only "a men were in charge of the
guns, besides two companies of South Caro-
Ina troops lying in alnbuscade a quarter of a
mile distant
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ANDREW JOHNSON.

LEXINGTON, KY, June Ex-senator John.
son arrived here yesterday, en- route for Wash,
ington. lie made a three hours speech last
night to a very large audience. He was posi-
lively and Internationally in favor of the
Union and the maintenance of the general gov
eminent. He said East Tennessee would
never leave the Union if she was armed to
prevent sutjugation. His remarks were well
received and loudly applauded.
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BosToN, June l9.-The sloop Of war Pre-
BILE, Commander French, will be commissioned
tomorrow. She has crew of $50 men.
PROVIDENCE, June l9.-The Second Rhode
Island Regiment, accompanied by Governor
Sprague, LETT this evening tor Jersey City, in
the steamers Kill Won Kull and the State of
Maine.
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HANGING OF An INcExDIARY.

LANE, Ill, June 1T. ID. Burke, rabid
secessionist was hung, TO day, by the citizens,
from the third story window OF the court
house. He was charged with causing the de-
structive fires here on the 7th OF this month
and in December last, which was fully proved,
as also that he had planned burning the bust.
ness part of the town.
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Stock Market.

NEW YORK, June, la-stocks at the second session
more active and higher Chicago and Rock Island
Illinois Central scrip $50 ewlork Central 74e; Harlem
York Central skies 90a Illinois Central bonds 80; Miss
onr Skies 391 Tennessee skies $50 North Carolina sizes
AZ utcd States skies 1871 coupons S3f United States
fiYes Of ISb5, S5a.
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MOVING Down.

New YORK, June 19.-Advices from Wheel
ing say that a fleet OF II steamers, which re
Gently left Beilair, Ohio, took some five thou
sand troops, probably tor Charlestown, Va.
or for the Kanawha river.
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ADVANCE OF FEDERAL TROOPS,

WASHINGTON, June l9.-The federal forces
in Virginia under Gen. Mcdonald have ad
vanced their position four miles, today, in the
direction OF Fairfax Court House. The pick
cts on each side are almost within mailing
distance.
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GovERNoR NOMINATED.

WHEELING, VA June l9.-Frank Pierpont
of Marion county has been unanimously nom
mated Tor governor, by the convention in eau
Gus.
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Anlusenrents.

This establishment will furnish an entertainment hch
has received the unqualified endorsement Oi the Phila-
delphia press and consists of the LARGEST MOST
VERSATILE and TRULY ATTRACTIVE EXHIpITION
presented to the American public embracing as II
does the very best talent In the every dcnar
ment of polite amusement The finest vocasts the hest
dancers the most eccentric Ethiopian performers and
best pant0mimistS ever cOngregated in one exhibition
The manager has peculiar satisfaction in announcing 10
the people of Worcester this immense amount of Talent
The Ballet Troupe consists of
TWENTY-FIVE BEAUTIFUL YOUNG LADIESt
Led by MILE MILE FOWLER the most classic
dancer of the day, assisted by MISS KITTY BLANCH
ARD forming galaxy of beauty and talent unsurpassed
at the present day
The Ethiopian Comedians include such names as A. j.
most popular "black sketches" of the dav DENNY Gal
laghcr, 1.-THE boy with the auburn hair; j. X Campbell
who cannot be eXce!led or equaed In his "Es-
scence'; j. Mugan the "0riginal Old Bob RIDLEY -
aud Others Of meritcd prominence in the profession in
the Ter sichorean and PantOmimic departments are
Mons j. ID. l.. SzollOsy ii. Calladine, formerly with
the Ravels and II. +. Stone, late of the Martinez
Troupe. In the Musical department are MISS II o La
LANDE, ezZo soprano; MISS IDA DUVAL, coptraltO :
MAST GEORGE GERMAN, tenor and GEO. ED
son.
Doors open at o'clock performance TO commence at
o'clock The Melodeon Cornet Band led by Prof Kit.
ter will play avorte airs quarter an hour pre-
vious to each entertainment
There will be given GRAND MATINEE on wednes-
day Afternoon June 26 for Ladies' and Children Doors
open at O'Clock, to commence at 2.
Admission: Parquette and Dress Circle SOC; Family
Circle, Csc; Ampitheater, ijc.
FRANK RIVERS, Proprietor
JelI dot A 5. PRENTlSS, Business Agent.
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Qrp GOODS.
9Ig SuuuS'
r .OOK FOR B A r G A l N S
d r Y G. O O D s,
SHELDON'S.
FOR THE NEXT TWENTY DAYS,
Goods will be offered
At Greatly Reduced Prices, to Close the Entire
Stock.

Among the Desirable Bargains are:
A lot of Double Width CHENE MoHAIRs, at 42c,
considered cheap at 75c
full line of Striped and Figured BERAGE ANG
LAIS, tic, regular 25c goods
1000 yds GRAY GOODS, at6tc.
rs ps GRAY GOODS, worsted and Cotton, at I23c,
extra, for the price.
Extra Double Width GRAY GOODS, for Travelling
Suits at II and 25c.
full assortment of BERAGES, EsMARALDAs,
LAWNS, BRILLIANTS, and other seasonable Goods