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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-21
IArpn MOON l.UM0rE.

ST. JOINS, N. f., Oct. 9-The steamship
Etna arrived off Cape Race at 10 O'Clock FRI
day night, bringing Liverpool dates OF the 9th
and Queenstown OF the 10th inst
1t was reported that the Prince Napoleon
had sent the emperor an important state paper
on American affairs
The king of Prussia had paid two days
visit to the emperor of France.
The sales Of cottonin the Liverpool market
for the two days was 80 900 bales, the marker
closing with firm feeling. In breadstuils
there was an upwald tendency PROVISIONS
quiet but steady consols 923 ~.
The London Times editorally thanks Mr.
Seward for the just exercise of bis judgment
relative TO the memorial against DIR. Russell,
their correspondent, although his (Sewafu 81
letter shows strong auder current ui spirit
The Times also repudiates the charges against
DR.. Russell, and believes that the good sense
of the Americans will see the folly oi lnterler'
ing with him DR.. RusselPs latest letter is
devoted TO the consideration OF the position OF
Maryland.
Mr.. Lindsay, member of the British parlla'
ment, in public lecture, again strongly urges
the expectancy OF England and France en-
deavoring to effect a peaceful separation be-
tween the northern and southern states.
The steamship Great Eastern had reached
Milford Haven for repairs, 1t was rumored
that the Emperor Napoleon had made over
lures for her purchase, but this was not cred.
tied Earl Russell in a reply to memorial
on Mexican affairs discourages interference
in the internal affairs Of Mexico hut says that
the government will exercise tue right OF re-
curing security Tor persons and property and
for the tulfment of engagements.
MIR. YandenhoH The celebrated actor, had
died at the age OF II years.
1t was stated that orders were about to he
issued to prepare the French squadron for
Mexico,
The high price of bread continued to claim
the attention OF Paris, and the government
had issued an assurance that the price would
not be further advanced.
Victor Emanuel had been reviewing the
troops at Bologna. Garibaldi had left Capre-
IA, but his destination was unknown.
The situation of affairs in hungary coniin-
ued without change. The assembly OF COM
initial of Grau had dissolved
The American minister at Berlin was nego'
tiatng with the Hanover government for the
ratification Of conditions for the abolition Of
state dues
The Spanish government had consented to
deliver up the Neapotan archives
Chinese news via Russia report the death OF
the Emperor of China.
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rur rrLrenArm ro urAu.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20.--On the opening of
the telegraph to Great Salt Lake City, the toll
lowing dispatches were exchanged =
GREAT SALT LAKE CITY.-I'o the President
of the United .StateS.-Utah, whose citizens
strenuously resist all imputations of disloyal-
ty, congratulates the president upon the com
pletion Of IN enterprise which spans the &C u
tinent uniles two oceans, and connects remote
extremities of the body polite with the great
governments heart. May the whole system
speedily thrill with quickened pulsations of
that heart, the parrcda hand of political
treason be punished, and the entire sis erhood
Of states ioin hands in glad reunion around
the national freside.
(Signed) FRANK FULLER,
Acting Governor Of Utah.
The following is the reply =
SlR-The completion OF the telegraph to
Grent Sail Lake City is suspicious of the sta
bili,y and union Of the republic. The govern
ment re.iprocates your congratulations
Signed. ABRAHAM LINCOLN
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THE 8LOCKADE OF THEE POTOMAC.
ATTACK ON TEE IgESOLUTE AND
CAPTUEsEOF TINES CEKoONEIs FAIR
FAX.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20-Acsounts OF the
attack by the rebel batteries on tue Resolute,
state that she was delayed three quarters OF
an hour by chain stretched across the river,
during which time one hundred and fifty shot
were fired by the rebels The schooner Fair
fax, winch the Resuute had in tow, being
nearest TO the batteries, received at least NIFTY
Finally, the ropes fastening her to the heso'
lutte parted and she driitd near the shore aud
was captured. Capt. Foster would have bred
her, but had not time, owing to the urgent
necessity OF caring for his own vessel, when
was iouling the chain. The Resolute was hit
a number Of times, bat no one on board her or
the other vessel was hurt The firing extended
through distance OF nearly miles, embracing
5 batteries fifteen miles in extent, nearly con
tinuous One shot from Shipping Point
reached the Mary land shore--a distance Of four
miles. II is stated that at a spot ON the
Mary land shore, opposite Shipping Point, IS
cleared OF trees, evidently TO prevent the led
eral troops from erecting batteries there un'
perceived by the rebels The latter are erect
ing batteries unperceived by the rebels. The
latter are erecting permanent batteries at
Cockpit Point and Freestone Point. CON
siderable number Of rebels were seen nara at
work there yesterday.
Twenty six vessels ran this blockade eilec-
tually on Thursday night The propellers
Seymour and Chamberlain have arrived at
Alexandria, having run the blockade, each
with a vessel loaded with hay in tow. There
is still large fleet of small craft below, waiting
for a chance 20 get by.
WASHINGTON, Sunday Evening, Oct. 10
The report OF the steam tug Resolute, men
toned in a previous dispatch, that the rebels
have stretched chain across the Potomac
near the Budd's Point ferry proves to be I'M
true, as has been ascertained by careful in
quiry in responsible quarters. Since last
Tuesday when the rebel batteries first regu.
larry opened, about fifty vessels have reached
Washington and Georgetown. The schooner
loaded with hay, cement and furniture, which
yesterday tell into the hands of the rebels, is
the first casualty Of that kind, and was alone
owing to the breaking of the hawser by which
it was fastened TO the Resolute and then drift
ing toward the Virginia shore. The other
vessel in tow arrived here safely with the Res
dilute, Notwithstanding the attack from the bat.
teries upon them. The tug Murray came up
during last night, with two schooners in tow.
They escaped unhurt, though fired upon. The
Murray returned the compliment.
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GREAT SALT LAKE, Oct. 19.-The Cafor
MIA pony express passed through here yester.
day, bringing the following dispatch tor the
press
SAN FRANCIsCo, Oct 12.-No change in the
market is given since the last express except
in tobacco p: sales 300 cases choice brands Vir.
ginia at advanced rates. Money remains
easy. The treasury shipment Yesterday was
somewhat below lie average. but the sales OF
government transfer drafts has probably made
up the fun average. Exchange on New York
II nor cant nreminm
fha brio Providence. from San Francisco TO
Victoria. foundered M sea ON September 18TH
MANY San Francisco merchants suffered heay-
ilv by the disaster. The cargo proved TO be a
total loss.
A fire broke out in. San Francisco on the
10Th. at The northeast corner OF Adyis and
Washington streets. which DESTROYED A mum
Der Of wooden buildings, doing about SIS, 900
worth of damage.
The legislature of Nevada territory contin-
ued in session. showing disposition 10 adopt
the laws OF California on an all important sub.
ipcts
Lady Franklin and her neice we've received
with much ceremony by the Nevada territori-
al legislature on the 8th inst
Dates received from Oregon to the 9th state
thai tate fair was held at Portland. which
ended on the 9Th. 1t was considered a sue
cess being the first held in Oregon Fifteen
thousand persons were on the ground. Miss
Case OF Salem, Mass, won the first prize for
the best female equestriansLip, there being
sixteen competitors.
The steamer Julia arrived at Portland on the
9Th, bringing $50, 900 in gold dust.
Judge Wait, presiding at the circuit court
for Washington Territory, has sentenced the
iour Indians, who murdered Briggs and his
soa, to be hung Nov 8.
The barque Yankee brings Sandwich ISL
ands dates to Sent. q. The Hawaiian gov
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LEXINGTON RprAKrN.

JEFFERSON CITY, Oct. 20-The following
is a special dispatch to the ST. Louis Demo.
Graf -
Major Wilve, of the first Missouri scouts,
arrived here today on the steamer Sioux City.
and reports that on the l6ti, $50 of his regi-
ment, under Major White, surprised the gar
rson at Lexington, and recaptured the place
and all the sick and wounded, together with a
quantity of guns pistols, and other articles,
which the rebels threw away in their flight
Two pieces OF cannon, which were in
the fort, were also captured. The Sioux
City brought down about one hundred OF our
sick and wounded among them Coils White
and Grover, who are slowly recovering. The
rebel garrison numbered three hundred The
condition OF Lexington is represented as de-
plorabe. Portions OF the town have been
stripped OF everything, and many of The in
habitants are actually suffering the necessaries
of life. The pickets at Usage bridge were
somewhat unsettled in Galloway county. A
rebel company is being recruited at st, Abbart
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uuvoNs ArDARNsrowN.

DARNsrowN, Oct. H.-The clmp is filled
with rumors of a retreat by our forces before a
superior body of rebels at aud above Harper's
Ferry Some say they have retreaIed as far
as Williamsport And there are reports OF the
recrossng OF our men to the Mary land slde,
and of a subsequent engagement at Harper
Ferry across the river, but nothing reliable mas
been obtained.
These indefinite rumors at Darnssown, on
the l7lh, last Thursday, were undoubtedly
oecasioned by vague reports Of the fight that
had taken place at darpers Ferry, of which
more reliable accounts have been telegraphed
from Baltimore.
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FROM WASHINGTON.
IMPORTANT RECONNAISSANCE.

WASHINGTON, Oct. l9-General Stevens,
having been ordered to more important field
of duty, will be followed by the Highland reg
lment, which he but recently commanded as
colonel One New York and two Pennsylva-
mia regiments are alternately on picket duty
at Vienna where the Iighianders have been
similarly employed.
Persons attached TO the steam tug Resolute
report that about eleven O'Clock tins morning,
while off Dec guam near Budd's Point, the
cable by which the Resolute was towing the
schooner Fairfax from Philadelphia broke,
when the latter driited toward the shore. The
rebels, in boats, started out and captured her
The Resolute was, it is added, fired at from
the battery in that vicinity, but being unable
to render assistance, made her way to Wash.
iugto1, where she arrived this evening The
Fairfax was heavily laden with hay. 1t is
reported that the rebels have stretched chain
over the river to impede the passage of YES
sells. The Resolute, being OF lighter draft
than the Fairfax, passed over ii.
Gen. Mccall, with the Pennsylvania reserve
corps, together with cavalry and artillery, left
Prospect Hill early this morning, on recon
nosance Information received to night says
they reached Dranesville, about ten miles
from Prospect Hill, without any opposition.
Drainsyille is within about 10 miles of Lees
burg.
Prof. La Mountain made balloon reconnoi-
sance this afternoon. The wind carried him
some six miles, over the rebels camps around
Fairfax Station and Court House, and he land.
ed at Blenkers headquarters. He saw sew.
eral encampments at Manassas, but no rebel
force was seen this side Of Fairfax Court
House, at which place there were only few
companies, with appearances OF a recent evac-
uation; there was larger force at Fairfax
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nnu ANnRrM sERENAnEn.

New York, Oct, l9.-Goy Andrew and
lady were serenaded this evening, at the resi-.
dence of Col Howe, in Grammercy Park, by
Dodworh's Band, under the auspices of the
Sons of Massachusetts,. After the serenade,
Col. Howe entertained the party, Gov. An
drew making felicitous speech, thanking the
Sons for the compliment, and giving high
praise to Massachusetts officers and soldiers
lor their excellent condition and discipline as
evinced in the camps on the Potomac, from
whence he had Just returned.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-21

MONTREAL, Oct 19-Col. Rankin, who
stands charged with endeavoring to enlist men
for the federal service, has been dismissed by
the government from the militia service Lit.
Clark has also been dismissed from the cavalry
service on the same charge.
The Toronto Leader condemns Mr.. Sew
ards circular, and says "lhe British govern
ment cannot be an idle spectator of works
avowedly intended as a menace" The Globe
says, che federal government is exercising a
wise discretion, which we Of the British EN-
pre-, considering oar anlecedents, should be
the last to inpugn."
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rRoM raE coAsT OF AFR1oA.

New YORK, Oct. 2O.--The British schooner
Shark was lost on the African coast, Aug. s..
Her crew were fired on by the natives, but es.
capped unframed. The natives then stripped
the vessel and plundered the cargo, frying
it off To the interior. Subsequently, the British
frigate Arrogant retaliated by destroying few
huts.
The steamers Mohican, Isaac Smith, and
Ellen, sailed today for Fort Monroe.
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ROVJ'r GREEN TEAS.

New York, Oct 2O,--It is reported that
Secretary Chase has decided that green teas
are manufactured articles, and, coming from
other than the places Of their growth, are
liable to duty of twenty five per cent. The
manufacture consists in a coloring process,
from which black teas are exempt.
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LOUISVILLE, KY. Oct. l9-Rcports, preya,
lent here to day, of the taking Of Greensburg,
Ky, by vastly superior numbers OF the rebel
forces, and Of the retreat OF Rousscaus brig
ade toward Louisville, appear to be wholly
without foundation.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-21

DETROIT, Mich, Oct 90 Elk Governor
Woodbridge died at his residence in this city
to-day, aged eighty four years.
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TTEE SQUADRON FIGHT NEAR NEW
YEw ORLEANs-TEE PREBLE NOT

WASHINGTON, Oct 20.-Offica intelligence
through gentleman Just from the south, says,
Our squadron below New Orleans had an
engagement with the rebel squadron under
Hollins, and that two of our vessels got
aground and suffered considerably. The sink
ing Of the Preble is denied. None Of our
vessels were captured and few lives were lost.
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LATEST NEWS.
~ THLBCRAPH
TO TH WQaGE8TER DAILY SPY

FREwtNT NOT REMOVED -- TGEE
CINCINNATI GAZETTE's STATE
MEM NOT TRUE.
ST. JoUls, Oct. l9..--A statement in the
Cincinnati Gazette, yesterday, to the effect
that Secretary Cameron, in his recent visit to
this department., brought an order from the
presidnt, instructing Gen. Fremont to trans
fer TN command Of the western military de-
partnent to Gen. Hunter, and that the order
was delayed at the request Of Gen. Fremont,
is pronounced untrue. If Secretary Cameron
had ;Ilch an order it was not presented. The
interview between Gen Fremont and Secreta
ry Cameron was satisfactory to both parties.
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-18
CIRCULAR.


To TIE Voters Of tie Cosnsies Of Ss6astian.
Pike, Uempstesd, LafayeHe. Co1Anstia,
Oa4ehisa, Cgark, Perry and Hot Springs ::
Having been urgently solicited by many of my
friends. to become candidate for Congress. this,
the I'd Congressional district, have consented to
do 80. 1t is the first time in my life, that my name
has been placed before the people of Arkansas for
public Office. except two small Offices in this
". am no politician. and as there is NO party is
sues before the people, there appears to be me-
cessity for canvassin8 the district The only thing
in my humble opinion, necessary for each voter tO
know. is. whether the individual he votes for is
capable and honest It is not my intention TO fol-
low the usual mode Of electioneering and If the
people think me capable of representing them l
will serve them to the best Of my ability It will
be my object to attend first to the great interests of
the country, in conquering peace with the abOli-
ton government, which is waging q war Of subiu-
cation upon the Confederate States.
The interests Of our district is peculiar-the
whole frontier bordering on the Indian Iine-and
it will be my object to secure every interest for it,
that is or may be needed.
have been for nearly fifteen years, engaged an
this place, in editing a newspaper, and my senti-
ments upon the rights Of the south have kong Leeu
known, and believe many Of the people In the
district know me by reputation, if not personally
There are several candidates for the same Office
before the people, to all of whom shall extend
every courtesy and kindness, AID have nothing to
say against the claims Of either award to then,
the same honest mutives, that believe actuate my
self in submitting MY name for SO high and honor
able positon a. seat in the first Congress in the
Confederate States. Should any Of them sue.
ceed III being elected. shall have no feelings oi
ermity towards the fortunate individual. but he
will always find me, as have always been to all
men friend.
/ am respectfully. de-,
JOHN F. WHEELER.
Fort Smith, Ark. Sept. IL. 1861
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-18
William Colnaau.

We are panied to announce the death OF
Mr.. WILLIAM CoLMAN. From a telegraph
dispatch to his friends here, we learn that he
died at keatsville, No., on his way home, of
wounds received at the battle of Oak Hills.
lie was private in Captain JAMES NJ.
STEvARr's Company. Although seriously
wounded in both legs, hopes were entertain
ed that he would eventually recover-but
his wounds took bad turn. modification
ensuel, and death came a willing messenger
to relieve him of his sufierings. The loss OF
Billy Colman'' in this community, will
be seriously felt and his place hard to be
filed. Another is added to those who; have
died for their country's good
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-18
For the Van Buren, Press.

Mr.. DUxHAM-DEAR SIR: 1t is not my
intention, by these lines, to detract from
any man the merit and praise to which he
is justly entitled. Nor am l disposed by
any means to puff men unless they posi-
lively deserve the merit and praise bestow-
ed. But see from New Orleans paper
published Aug. "a, 1861, mark of graft
tude and praise coming from Gen. McCul-
loch, said to have been bestowed on Gen.
Price. when it should have been Gen. Pearce
instead of Price. The tribute OF respect be-
slowed upon Gen. Pearce by Gen. McCul-
loch was uttered in the following language
After the fearful struggle was over, which
lasted six and half hours, Gen. McCul-
luch took Pearce by the hand, and said !:
{ Gen. Pearce, you saved me and won the
battle" This expression of gratitude and
praise was truly merited by Gen. Pearce,
on that dreadful day, for nothing but the
cool. deliberate skill Of the officers and the
the unsurpassed bravery and determination
of tho soldiers could have saved us from
utter ruin. Indeed, if the enemy had TAX
en- one month to select their position Of at
tack, and another month to have placed the
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-18

Southern army in the position they wanted
them. they could not have had greater
advantage.
When 1 saw our men, many of whom
were beardless boys. untrained and unac-
customed to war, to see their deliberate de-
termined and unHinching courage. indeed
felt like taking them in my arms. for never
did old veterans act with moro cool and de-
tcrmined bravery.
In the same paper see another falsehood
published, that is that there were live regi-
ments of Missourians that ran. and that
Gen. Price made two attempts to rally
them, but could not do it. This is shame
full falsehood. The Missourians only had
about five thousand men all told, and yet
no men ever fought with more bravery than
these men. The trouble is, there was from
l 200 to 1900 men (secessionists who had
been driven from their homes without arms
who were ordered by Gen. McCulloch to
leave) that got ont of the way IN grea'
confusion. But the Missouri army proper
no men could have fought with more cour,
age. as their report will show that out Of
5000. they had in killed and wounded over
| 700.
These simple statements l make in JUS
tice to trnth should be glad that the
Memphis papers would copy.
Respectfully. r. F. CoLBURS.
VAN buren,, Sept. IL, 1861.
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-18
Take Heed.

In consequence Of the large number Of
soldiers who viii be stationed on the from
tier, near here, and in view of the fact that
Maj. CLARKE, Quartermaster at Ft. Smith,
has already given notice that he will re-
quire large amount of clothing for the
army, it will appear evident that there will
be a scarcity of material for making clo-
thing in the county. Our stores are nearly
bare Of everything of the kind. and conse-
quently We must look to the local resources
Of the country to supply the deficiency.
We understand that there is large guam
tity Of wool in the connty. and the cotton
spinning factory. in this city, is now enga-
ged to its fullest capacity. in turning out q
superior article of cotton yarn. In view of
these facts then, there need be no want of
good material for clothing. if the people
will only set about manufacturing it. Let
it DO done. cit were well done, it were
done quickly
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-18
OBITUARY..

Mr. WrIIIAa COLEMAN, whose obituary we are
under the sad necessity to record, a native of
Schleswig. Holstein, from whence he emigrated to
this country about ten years ago. He selected this
State Is his future home, and he has been a resi-
dent of this place for the last eight years. When
the State WAS in imminent danger Of invasion, Mr..
Coleman was one of the first to rally to the stand
ard for her defence, and joined Capt Stewards
company. As a soldier. he cheerfully and consei-
entiousy discharged all his duties, willing TO un-
dergo any hardship and endure every privation for
the sake of his adopted country. On the memora-
bic battle of Oak Hills, while fighting, side by
side with his comrades, he was wounded in the
knee. While his friends carried him off the field,
a second ball entered his already shattered leg
Severe as his wounds We're, he murmured not !;
not groan escaped his lips. Conscious Of having
done his whole duty, be complained not. He, at
first was thought to be recovering. bat soon NOR
tfcation ensued with sorrow his friends received
the news that he was gradually sinking. He died
while On the road to his home at Keatsville. Mo-
As citizen, Mr.. Coleman gained the good opin-
ion Of everybody, and few die more universally
lamented by his fellow citizens than he. May he
rest in peace, B.