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The Sublime OF shoe.Malsrnr.

1t is at Coustantnope that shoe making
reaches its sublime pitch, and scars into abso
lute poetry. The bazaars display thousands
OF pairs OF slippers, delicate and small enough
to fit Cinderella's self, and OF Il dazzling spIen-
dor. The bearded and turbaned artisans, IN.
der whose fingers these cunning structures de.
velop themselves, must have painters soul
beneath their cattans. Velvet slippers, silk
slippers, cloth slippers, slippers OF woven
grass, slippers OF Iailet leather, slippers of
crimson, Of pink, of orange, white, azure, pur.
pie, OF all colOrs except the sacred green which
may not be pr0faned by such usage. Slippers
royalty embroidered in gold, brightly braided
in silver, jeweled with ruby and turquoise tut
ted with dainty down from the wild swans
breast OF snow, wrought in seed pearls the
whitest that Ouan and SereniD eau supply.
There are some slippers that seem to emu
late the gorgeous coloring of gaudy insects,
| the glorious mail of the dragon fly, the gold
| powdered purple OF the emperor rtly /;
there are others as chastely beautiful as the
| pale pinkish she'll on the sea shore, others
| again so elaborate that months must have been
required for the patient needle to eaborate
those golden sprigs OF flower to combine that
| intricate scroll OF pearl-work to complete that
| Arabic flourish What SORT of feet are worthy
| of those radiant coverings feet OF nymphS,
or peris, or actual bona.fide women Of this mat
| ter OF. fact, mutton chop world we live in ? AT
any rate, they must be small, shapely, and fair
to look upon and it is fact that Turkish
feet are remarkably delicate in both sexes.
Those superb shoes are not all for female
wear, some OF the slmplest-mere crimson or
violet velvet, sliliened with gold and hoss,sk,
till little of the ground work is lett visible
under the mass of needle work are meant for
dandy boys and gay young ages of fashion.
| True the degenerate pachas and other officials
prefer to bug THEN boots in the Rue Rvoi, but
still the slipper trade is gainfu one.
Besides the splendid fabrics have spoken
OF, and which are worn by sulans aud ladies
OF rank, there are everywhere exposed for
sale whole mountains OF the yellow slippers,
and yellow leather socks, which Turkish wo-
men alone may wear the red slipper popular
| with the male MOhammedans, aud the dull
| black or purple shoes to which the Greeks or
| Armenians are legally restricted. No christian
may wear yellow shoes on pain Of the bast ma
do, without he be dragoman, or under Euro
pean protection but nowadays every nou-
Mulammedan Who can afford it buys first his
berath OF naturalization, and then Il sufciency
OF French boots aud botines for himself and
family. So in the pamy days OF persecution,
Jews and Caguts, in some OF the most civilized
realms OF christian Europe, were compelled to
wear shoes OF Il peculiar hugh, as badge OF
prOsCrip tion.- Chambers
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-01

firing some time we began TO pull for our yes.
sci, so as to reach her before daylight.
In boarding the schooner, Private Smith
was killed in our boat, and j. r. Henry and
Charles Lamphere in the first launch, one
marine and two sailors and three marines
and ten sailors were wounded. Capt. Rey.
nolds was slightly wounded and also mid
shipman. The loss of the rebels must have
been great Charles Lanphere was the man
We used to call "big Harry" in Worcester.
lie was boatswains mate on our ship. The
dead were buried last night on the island,
with the honors of war. The wounded are
doing we'll.
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CAMP LINCoLN-'fhe twenty fifth regiment
IS being rapidly filled up, large accessions
being made, yesterday to the companies not
already full a company OF sixty five stalwart
booking men, from BadwinsvilIe and vicinity,
under Capt. w. L. Merritt, arrived on the
ground yesterday, being the tenth company
now in camp. They were accompanied by
the Baldwinsvile Brass Band. Previous 10
leaving home the members of The company
were served with breakfast at Upham's
Hotel in Baldwinsvie, provided by the citi-
zens Of the village. Col Henry Smith pre-
sided at the table, and the divine blessing was
invoked by Rev. Mr. Ballard of ROyalston.
After the eatables were disposed OF, remarks
appropriate to the occasion were made by
Gel. Smith, Rev. Mr. Ballard, and Rev. Dr.
Sabm of Templcton.
Mr.. Simmons responded to a sentiment com
Elementary to the volunteers. The soldiers
were then escorted to the depot by process
sion of citizens under the chief marshaship of
Col. Smith They were joined at the Gard.
ner depot by the volunteers from Hubbard
ston. The officers of the regiment, thus far
designated, are as follows:-
Colonel-Edwin Upton of Fitchburg.
Lieutenant Colonel-A B. II. Sprague of
Worcester.
MIdjor-Not yet designated
AdJuiant-E. A. Hardness of Worcester.
Quartermaster-W o. Brown Of Fitchburg.
Surgeon - Francis Leland of Milford.
Assistant Surgeon-J. Marcus Rice OF Wor
ceser.
Sergeant Major-Charles S. Davis of Wor-
cester.
Quarermaster Sergeant-Edward Brown
of Fitchburg.
Commissary Sergeant-E G. Watkins of
Worcester.
Drum Major-James H. Sampson of Wor-
cester.
Principal Musican-Eben Flagg of Boston.
The National Band of This oity, twenty DIX
pieces, has been engaged as the reginental
band.
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AID FOR THE ARMY HosPITALs.-In ac-
coldance with the call issued i'll Saturdays
Spy, and in the churches on Sunday, num-
Der OF ladies met at the Central church vestry
yesterday afternoon, for the purpose of form
ing a standing committee of the ladies Of Wor-
cester to take charge of contributions for the
army hospitals. The meeting was called to
order and opened with prayer, by Rev. DIR.
Sweetser, and organized by appointing Mrs.
Bay lies president. After some discussion of
methods, standing committee was elected,
consisting of two ladies from each church in
the city, and Mrs. Chas. Waslburn was elect
ed chairman.
The members of this committee are request
ed to meet at the church of the Unity, at 4
O'Clock this afternoon, to prepare some plan of
action. 1t is understood that the design of
this committee is TO seek information as to
precisely the articles needed from time TO
time, more direct and explicit than is furnished
by vague rumors in the papers, and leaving
the societies OF the city 10 work in their own
way; to have a central place, and response
bic committee for receiving and forwarding
contributions from the city and vicinity. Such
a committee has rendered efficient service in
New York, and. it's thought may secure 60,
operation and wise direction of the willing eff
forts Of the ladies of Worcester county.
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From the New Orleans Crescent.
Rebel Plan for the Fail CamDnfrI

RICHMOND, Sept. 13--The cabinet is now,
and has been for some time, divided on the
policy of tors. ard movement of the army Of
the Potomac. The object OF delay appears TO
arise from an apprehension that an attack
upon and the destruction Of the capital would
thoroughly arouse the north, and would speed
lily heal all the dissensions which have grown
up and are still increasing among the people,
upon the necessity OF peace or a further prose.
cution of the war. 1t is urged that the entire
north, to man, with means and money, would
flock to the support Of the federal government,
and instead of an army Of two hundred and
fifty thousand men we would have pressing
down upon us a million of irenzied and re-
vengetul soldiers, ready 10 butcher, lay waste
and destroy. The difficulties which now be
set the Lincoln government, in recruiting ard
filling the regiments now in service, would
Immediately vanish, and the entire north, in
forty days, would be one immense encamp-
ment. Others assert the true policy is to
await the action of the French and English
governments, that our difficulties may be ar.
ranged acithom further efasion Of blood The
army desires an onward movement the cap
ture OF Washington, the consequent uprising
in Mary land, and the possession OF Baltimore
Tor quartering the army in the winter. What
course will be settled upon is unknown, or
whether the army will Cross the Potomac, or
commence the erection of winter quarters on
this side, is also unknown. few days will
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CITY AND COUNTY
METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS, ..
At the State Ilntic IIosptalin Worceseror Tue "eeh
ending sept ", ln6l nia
TherlnOnneter. VINO, hut"'


The Worcester delegates To the state con
vrntion met at the Bay State House, last eve
ming, and appointed the following gentlemen
to ill vacancies in the delegation if any should
occur Ward /, Samuel Bannister; 2, llar-
rison Bliss 3, Harrison W. Pratt; 4, John
S. Clark; s. John f. Gleason 6, Lewis Cha
pin; 7, Adm Thaycr; s, Hartley Williams.
The delegates are requested TO meet at 10
O'Clock this morning, in the ante room on the
left OF the platform in Mechanics Hall.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-01

WORCESTER TEMPERANCE LEAGUE.-The
annual meeting OF the Worcester Temperance
League, to hear the reports of the directors
and treasurer, choose officers, and transact
the annual business, will be held in WashbGrn
Hall this Tuesday morning, at 10 o'clock.
All voting members are hereby requested 10
be present. The public anniversary Meeting
will be held in Mechanics Hall on Friday
evening, Oct. 4, at which w. w. Rice Esq,
president of the League, Rev. Horace James,
the secretary, Rev. j. H. Twomby, late
chairman of the directors, aud John B. Cough,
Esq, will make addresses. The meeting will
be free
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-01

HUBBARDsToN.- Appleton Clark,
Horace Underwood, and VIM. H. Lincoln are
delegates to the state convention. The repub"
lican town organization for the coming year
Horace Underwood, secretary, and Appleton
CLARK, Henry Prenliss, and Horace Under
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determine everything. 1t is evident that
change has taken place in the councils OF the
federal leaders, in regard to the next held OF
military operations, and it is also evident 'haV
the authorities here are appriScd Of ms change
the tactics Of The tedaodsts. AT TINS monen'
large bodies of troops are being sent 10
the Peninsula from Richmond-5000 men and
400 mounted men have been ordered to York
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special Notiee-on and after the first of October,
our business will be conducted strictly upoh the CASE
System The reduction in The terms Of credit by the
Importing, Commission apd JoDblng Houses renders it
necessary for to adopt this system at the same tire
believing ito he for the best interests Of customers
as well ourselves, We trust ALL our friends who have
heretofore had accounts with us will iuy understand
and appreciate reasons for this change and encour
age us in carrying this principle by continuance of
theirpatronage satisfied from the experience
OF those houses which before adopted this system
that it is the only principle by which the retail business
ought EVER to be conducted
JENKINS, HAMILTON, q HYDE.
s5O d3t
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WORCESTER, sept % 1851.
CAPT. j. WALDO DENNY.-Ay Dear Su. A little more
than five months ago, when brave hearts and strong
needed to defend national capitol, you
were among tie first that bucked ON the armor.
You and your comrades left home and friends with tbe
tears and blessings of the community showeIing upon
you You passed through the perGus in Balti-
more the memorable nineteenth Of April and were
among the soldiers that first arrived in Washington.
You and your little band spent many long days and
seepless nights at the CAPITOL off from all commune
cation with your friends chance of reinforcement
reetng upon your arms, mumentarlly expecting
tack rom the enemy, who in sight in large
bers. You held the capitol safely through thar time
painful anxiety and suspense. You helped to open and
keep open tue great thOruug hres leading the CAPT
tOl, north, east and west which has been
transported and you held in check the traitors and
treason of MARYLAND. You served your and
turned home, and was greeted with the welcome ap-
plaudits OF grateful people.
Now your country calls again, and again YOU
prompted to respond. With remarkable rapidity you
have succeeded in recruiting full company for the war
and will soon march again to the scene of action
As slight testimonial of esteem for these patriotic
services, ard incentive to future activity here
with present and beg that you will accept, OF Smith
Il Nelson's RevoiVers together with two hundred bail
cartridgcS,every one If which is weighty little
ment against secession, and if orciby addressed to the
he DIS and hearts of traitors, will be very likely TO affect
their underst anding.
Respectfully yours &c, ......
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The BURNED PrRATE.-A letter received
IN Boston, states that the privateer pirate de.
stroyed at the Pensacola navy yard, by boat
expedition from the Colorado, was the sT.adv
Davis" commanded by Capt. Renshaw, late
of the United States navy. This is quite as
likely to be correct as the dispatch that gave
her name as the judith"
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, q C.s
AUSTIN L. ROGERS.
CAMP LINCOLN, WORCESTER, I


Sept. &c. is6l
Hon. A. L. RoGERs.-Ag Dear Sir: Your valuable
gift and accompanying letter received the 25lh
inst and afforded fresh proofs that the soldier enlist
ed to fight the battles of the country forgotten by
his friends.
1t was my fortune to pass THROUGH exciting
paign with the sixth Massachusetts regiment under Col
Jones The history of that regiment written upon the
of history and whatever of fame it gained what
laures achieved, the result Of singeness of
purpose and al uDconquerabe patriotism of both Of
hcers and prvates Let the full measure of praise be
awarded to the brave and sesacricing prvates the
sixth! colonel however brave, and there is
brave than old commander Col Jones Is worth lit
tie without thousand brave behind him, and of
captain unsupported by gallant and unnnlhng COM
mand.
Once more responding to the call of patriotic duty
which no true man has right disregard have enlist
ed for the war TO crush ont rebellion You have placed
in my hands instrument which shall always be proud
to wear and which hope will prove servceuble in the
manner so happily suggest Thanking yon Tor your
gift well as other acts of personal kindness
forget. pledge TO YOU fidelity to the cause of my
country, aud lifelong defence of the flag the Union
Most truly yours,
j. WALDO DENNY,
Commanding Co. X. 18th REGIMENT.
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INCENDIARY ARREsT.-A man named Alden
Bryant was arrested last week in Dudley,
charged with setting fire, on the Friday night
previous to the barn of John Haskell. He
was arraigncd before trial justice Sto2kwell,
pleaded guilty to the charge, and was commit
ed in detault Of bail
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-01

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Sir James CIarLe's Female PiIIs.-The Pro
pretors hold hundreds of testimonials the virtues of
Sir james Clarke Female Fills. their peculiar nature
publications. certain it is they are the only
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SAD DEATH BY DRowNlNG IN Cor CAss'
REGIMENT.-'rh correspondent of the Boston
Herald at Arlington, Va, relates the follow.
ing melancholy accident which occurred Fast
Day afternoon, by which the Milford company
lost one of its best soldiers: "Two young
men, Hugh Doherty and Edward Fitzpatrick,
undertook the ieat of swimming the Potomac,
and started Off with their clothes pushed for
ward on Il plank Fitzpatrick led the way
and when in the middle of the stream, Do
herty was near him, and as he thought, swim
ming vigorously. Upon arriving on this side
peared. He went down without Il cry or
sound. Young Doherty was much liked in
his company Tor his quiet manners and atten
ton to duty. lie was only eighteen, and
leaves parent and sisters residing in Black
stone. Capt. ONeil with his officers made a
vigorous effort 10 secure the body.
Lettes. of Hon. Ismac Dnvis.
The following is Col. Davis letter accept
ing the nomination Of the democratic convert
ton for governor
WORCESTER, Sept, %, 1861
Hon. Moses BATEs--Dear SW:-YOur let
ter under date OF September 10th, was re-
ceved last evening, informing me that the
democratic state convention which assembled
at Worcester on the 18th inst, have unani-
mously selected re candidate Tor tile Of
flee of governor OF the commonwealth.
BY this action of the convention my name
is brought before the citizens OF the state. In
this time of our Country's trial, when Il widely
extended rebellion is threatening to Ovcrturn
the government subvert the constitution and
destroy the Union it would seem to be in har-
mOny with the teachings of wisdom and patri-
otism, that all good, loyal and patriotic men
should unite III sustaining and supporting the
government in all constitutional measures TO
overthrow and crush out this wicked rebellion.
If the political parties of the state would lay
aside all party issues and platforms, and let
the patriotic citizens select their best men 10
fill the state offices, it would add strength,
power and dignity to the state, and give ener.
gy and potency to the United States govern
ment. For move in this direction, we must
look TO the party in power. Should this take
place at reasonable time before the election,
will most cheertully withdraw my name rs
a candidate.
The resolutions adopted by the convention
are replete with patriotism, indicating that the
members OF the convention are unawed by the
combinations OF traitors, and that they are de-
ternned to love their country, to fight its bat
ties, and to make all necessary sacrifices to
sustain the constitution ard maintain the
Union. fully concur with the loyal spirit OF
the resolutions adopted by the convention, and
sincerely thank the members Tor this manifest.
alton of their confidence in me, and accept the
nomination with only the reservation above
stated.
With sentiments of very greet respect and
esteem am, sir,
Your friend and obedient servant,
ISAAC DAVIS.
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}. WALDO DENNY,
Commanding Co. X. 25th Regiment.

A CARD - The undersigned returns his thanks to
Messrs b. f. Hutchinson, W. L. Gray, Richard Fiske,
and other friends for the manifestation OF their presen-
tation TO him of beautiful sword, SASH belt and Of
Smith 81 Nelson's best Reyoivers together with one
hundred eadcn pills to assist secession Digestion and
other articles practical in military service IN
turning his thanks to these generous friends he only
that he trusts by future efforts in the service of his
country prove himself worthy of such generosity and
their future appreciation. a. II. FOSTER,
Commaudino On ID 1hth Reoiment
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CARD.-The undersigned gratefully acknowledges the
receipt of an elegant field lass and magnificent sash
from Mr.. T. W. Wellington They valuable in pc
cuniary sense hut more priced significant of II
and patriotic heart, from who has given
freely of his substance and laid the altar of his coun
try his dearest earthly hopes. A. b. K. SPRAGUE.
Camp Lincoln. Sept. 80 1861.
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BY REV. JOHN PIERPoNT.
God of this glorious earth,
Who seest the nations birth.
Growth, pride and fall;
Let ours Thy favor share,
Be ours Thy constant care,
While, with loud song and prayer,
On Thee we call.
Thou sendest down Thy rains
On her grand hills, and plains
Outstretched and wide:-
So be Thy spirit Shed
Down on her chosen Head,
And broad and broader spread,
On every side.
Let health and heart, 0 Lord,
Her manly toll reward;
Let arts of peace,
OF patient labor born,
Her halls, her tanes adorn,
And plenty fill her horn,
With large increase.
When, in righteous cause,
She hears Thy call, and draws
Her sword or bow:
Lend her Thy spear and shield,
Teach her those arms to WELD,
And from the battle field
Conquer to go.
Should 1reason's bloody hand
BE lifted. and the land
Quake with ala-m:
Then, clothe her i'll Thy might
The strength that robes the Right
And let Thy lightning smite
The traitors arm.
Ger all her lands and seas,
Wherever, on the breeze,
Her banners wave,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-01

DEATH IN THE FIFTEENTH REGIMENT
Edward L. Ware of Oakham, private in Co.
+, fifteenth regiment M. ", died at Pooes-
vile on the 23d ult., at the age Of twenty-four
years. He died of bilious fever. The funer.
al services were conducted by the chaplain of
the regiment, and he was buried in the Meth
odist cemetery.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-01

NJ. j. McCAFFERTY, ESQ, of this city, who
went with the rifle battalion as a volunteer
lieutenant OF the Emmett Guards, is spoken of
for major in the twenty fifth regiment. He
would make capital officer.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-01

Call for Herrick Aliens Gold Medal saleratus Agl-
tate until get it, If your grocer has not got it. ask
him go the wholesale agent get box and try H.
II is the best in the world Donot be put off with any ON
or. Use instead of soda it is great deal better Try
it, Most of the merchants have it, Their depot is liz
Liberty street, New York
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-01

JURoRs.--At a special meeting Of the board
of aldermen, held last evening, Daniel Fagg,
Ambrose Lincoln and Joseph T. Loriug were
drawn as grand jurors, TO attend the circuit
court OF the United States. to be holden at
Boston on the 18th Of October, and Asa L.
Burbank, Salem Griges. William G. Grout
and Benjamin Lewis, were drawn as petit ju-
rors to attend said court on The 22d of Octo-