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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-23

How THE ENEMY GET lNFoRMATIoN.-Col.
Forney writes from Washington to the Phila-
delphia Press
SIT is the frequent boast of the Southern
traitors that every movement of our armies is
Immediately made known to them, and that
the free States abound with their spies, who,
under the cloak of loyal professions, obtain
possession of the confidence of the Union men,
which they use and abuse without hesitation.
Washington city is the very nest of these ver-
min. They often among the loudest to
shout hosannas to the Union but let battle
be lost to the American flag, and they cannot
restrain their joy. The female secessionists
who shelter themselves behind the immunities
and privileges of their sex, delight in every
kind of demonstration against the government,
and are only dangerous when they irrtate their
lords and masters by pretending to sympathize
with the canse of the country. Then they be-
come the efficient and vigilant auxilaries of
Davis and his crew. 1t is believed here that,
immediately after the movement upon Nun
sons Hill had been decided upon by the mill
tary authorities and the Cabinet, information
was conveyed to the rebel troops across the
Potomac, and upon this admonltion they re-
treated without the loss of a man."
DISTRESSING ACoIDENT.-On Monday, two
weeks. John BOUCHER, residing near Center
vile, Crawford county, met with most dis
tressing accident, which resulted in his being
killed almost instantly. IL appears tnat ne
was engaged on keel boat, and at the time of
the accident the boat was passing down Oil
Creek When at or near G. w. McClintock's,
as the boat was passing under foot log from
the shore to derrick, Mr.. BOUCHER was stand
ing with his side toward the log, but not SO as
to see it, which was just high enough to strike
his neck. AS the log struck him on the side
Of the neck his oar struck On the opposite
side, thus bringing it between the two, and SO
instantly cutting his throat He died in ABOUT
four minutes. He leaves family.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-23

os question for the regulsrs-what 10 the use
'ss' OF war to standfng army.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-23

Aipe fruits fall with-their own weight. Un-
''Pe politicians fall from their want of weight.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-15
THE WHEELING CONVENTION

WHEELING, June 14.-In the convention,
Mr. Carlisle, from the committee on business,
reported an ordinance vacating the seats of all
state officers now in rebellion against the Uni
ted States, and providing for a provisional
government and tor the election of state Off
GERS also providing that the state, county,
and municipal officers, Immediately Ike an
oath of allegiance to the United States. The
ordinance was made the special order for
Wednesday next.
In the afternoon a spirited debate ensued on
the declaration reported yesterday by Mr.,
Roisey of Monongahela, He took strong
grounds for an immediate division of the state.
Mr. Carlisle took the ground that congress at
the coming session would not be likely to re-
cognize division, which recognition is neces-
sary until rebellion in the southern states is
put down, the object of congress being 70 re-
store every original state of the Union. This
done, congress would recognize the provision
| al Legislature, and with the consent of the leg
islature and congress separation could be eff
ected at an early day.
Five hundred stand of arms, loan from
Massachusetts, arrived here, to day, for distri
button to the home guards in this and the adj.
joining counties. More are expected to-mor-
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-15
THE MARYLAND ELECTION.

BALTIMORE, June 14.--Complete returns
from the third district elect Leary, Union can
didate, by 375 majority. This district gave
Buchanan majority last fall. In the sixth dis
trict, so tar as heard from the election is in ia
vor of Calvert Union. The result is uncer
tain nothing from the first district yet
In the 9th district, Calvert is 1900 ahead,
with three towns to hear from, The general
impression is that all Union candidates are
elected, except Winter Davis.
BALTIMORE, June 14-Crisfeld, Union, is
elected in the first district. He has 124 major.
ity in Queen Anne's county, 400 in Caroline
county, $50 in Dorchester county; and Henry,
secessionst, vas 20 majority in Talbot county.
Mr. Thomas majority in Washington county
is 1000. 1t is believed the only Union candi-
date defeated is Winter Davis, by Henry May,
who claims to be an uncompromising enemy
of secession and an independent Union man.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-15
EROM THE WEST.

CHICAGO, June 14.-The troops at Cairo
were reviewed, yesterday, by Gen. Mcclellan,
who expressed high admiration for them.
The Memphis Appeal of yesterday gives an
extravagant account of the capture of the Sc
cession flag at Columbus, and says it required
five thousand federal troops and twelve pieces
of artillery.
1t is said reliable information has reached
Gen. Prentiss, that another secession company
is forming in Williamson county, ILL.,. The
parties engaged in the business are known.
He has also information that Island Number
Six, within the sovereignty of Kentucky, has
been taken possession of by the Tennessee
rebel troops Col Pitcher of the army has ar
rived at Chicago, to muster into the service OF
the United States the volunteer regiment now
here.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-15

Hermann, Mo, June IA gentleman from
Jefferson Cts says the steamer White Cloud
was loading there yesterday with canon ana
military stores 1t was said that Gov. Jack
son and all the state officers were to embark
on her for Arrow Rock, strong point sixty
miles above on the Missouri river. Col. kei
sey, with a guard of one hudIed men, were the
only troops at Usage bridge or Dod's Island
ST. LOUIS, June l4.-The steamers Jan
uary and Swan of the Missouri river expedi
ton passed Hermann, about eighty miles
above here at 4 o'clock, and the CITY OF
Louisiana passed Washington thirty miles this
side, at the same time.
The Second Regiment, under Col. Boern-
stein, went out on the Pacific Railroad this
afternoon, fully provided with camp equlpage
and munitions of war. 1t Is coWectured that
this regiment will embark on the City OF Lou
isiana, at Hermann, and follow the expedition
under Gen. Lyon Under guarantee OF pro
lection from the federal government, the Pa
cific Railroad Company are taking energetic
measures to Immediately repair the bridges on
that road.
The Evening News learns that the two Iowa
regiments eucamped at Keokuk, and 4OO ILL
nois troops from Quincy have been concentrated
at Hannibal, Mo, by order of Gen. Lyon, for
the purpose of holding it. Respecting Gov
Jackson's movements in that region, it is
said that portion Of this force will be sent
to Lexington and St. Joseph. The News
also says there is good reason to believe that
a considerable number OF confederate troops
have assembled in Arkansas and the Indian
Territory, and in northern Texas, for an adj
vance into Kansas and Missouri, to seize the
Newtown lead mines and march 10 the assist
ance OF Gov. jackson the moment he wants
them.
ST. AUBERT, Mo-, miles from Jefferson
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-15
Twenty or Thirty Lives Lost !

ST. JOINS, N. F., June 14.-The Montreal
screw steamship Canadian, Capt. Graham,
which sailed from Quebec on Saturday morn,
ing, June LIST, for Londonderry and Liverpool,
struck on a field of sunken ice eight miles
south of Belleville, on the 4th inst, and sunk
in thirty-fve minutes. One hundred and
eighty-one persons were saved in boats, and
landed on Cape Baud, from whence they were
brought into this port, this morning, by a
French barque. From twenty to thirty lives
were lost, including six cabin passengers but
as the chief papers went down in the sinking
ship, it is as yet impossible to tell the exact
number drowned. A portion OF the mails were
saved Among those drowned were the mail
officer and the second officer of the steamer
The Canadian struck the ice und the fore
mast, and her three compartments were all
broken in at once, whereupon she filled rapid
ly, and soon went down. The ice field did
not attract much attention when first discov
cred, as it looked small and was scarcely
above water. The steamer was going at slow
speed at the time she struck, The Canadian
had 40 cabin and II Storage passengers.
which with her crew OF about 80, made nearly
200 souls on board. The following is the list
of cabin passengers from Quebec Mr. Hut
ton, wife, and daughter Rev. Mr.. Gleason,
Mrs. Creeser, Mr.. McCaul aud child, Mr.. Nc
Caul, Miss Campbell, Mrs. Campbell, Mrs.
Noble and child, Mr.. Brady, Mr. Mckay, of
Montreal Mr.. Gault Fred Ashley, Mr.. Cor
don, Mr.. Morris, Mr.. J. Brandon, from Toron
to DR.. Dageley, Miss Birk, Miss Ardah-
Miss Holt, Mr. Aidet and lady, from Hamil-
ton; j. Young, Mr.. Thompson, from Chicago:
S. IL. Mayhem, G. w. Mayhem, A. Hcatrote,
from New York John Hershey, from Port
land T. L. Sykes and wife, from Clarence.
vile; Mr.. and Mrs. McFie, from New Or
leans s. R. Scott, A. r. Harrison, Mr.. Gil
mour, wife, and two children, and servant,
Mr., w. Dean, from CINCINNATI George RatI.
burn, returning to England and Miss Plon.
All the ships company are saved except the
following :-Aessrs. P9nton, mail clerk, Davis,
I'd officer, Eevart, Francis, Tempieton, sea-
men, Fogarey, fireman, Arbueklc and McMul.
len, cooks, and Fiuney, steward. All the
ships papers are lost She bad only 81 steer
age passengers-3 entered twice on the list.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-15
FROM THE SOUTH.

LOUISVILLE, June 1.-THE southern pa
pers are very much in want OF printing paper.
They advise the farmers to raise everything
in the shape of fodder, wheat, rye, oats, and
straw. Salt, lead, and leather are scarce.
James Stevens of this city is making ar
engagements TO build gun boats for the govern
ernment. The Nashville Patriot says that a
party, with the boat Red Revenger, on the
Cumberland river, have applied for letters %
marque. The custom house CT Atlanta,
Georgia, has been abolished, and one estab-
lished near the northern boundary of Tennes-
see.
The Memphis Avalanche advises free ne.
groes to go t. work in the entertainments al
Randolph, and says they will be forced to do
so if they do not volunteer. 1t adds that those
who volunteer will be discharged as soon as
the Notifications are completed, but those who
are forced will be detained until the close Of
the war
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-15
FROM GREAT BErHEL.

FORTRESS MONROE, June ID, via Baltimore,
June l4.--There have been no military move
ments OF importance to day.
The statement in the dispatch of yesterday,
that the rebels had retired from Great Bethel,
is true only far as their main body is con-
cerned, but the place is still held by them, and
can be reinforced at short notice.
Captain Davis, Lieutenant Leamon, and DR..
Martini of Colonel Duryce's regiment entered
the enemy's line with flag of truce yesIer.
day, and went within halta mile of Yorktown.
They saw a formidable battery at Great Beth
ell, but were not allowed to examine the
works From there to Yorktown by bride
paths, under escort of sergeant and four
troopers who met them at Newmarket bridge,
three miles from Hampton, to which point the
rebel pckets now extend. They were cour-
teously treated by Col. j. B. Magruder, who
commanded ut Great Bethel
There is a large encampment at Yorktown,
and the place is being strongly fortified.
There are also batteries between Great Bethel
and Yorktown
The rebels report one killed and five wound
ed, and express wish that Gen. Pierce may
be retained in command. Major Winthrop
was shot by Louisiana ri1eman, while head.
ing vigorous charge. He was buried by the
rebels, who greatly praised his heroism. Two
Zouaves had died. The prisoners are Benz.
f. Hopper and JOS L. Taylor, and the latter
is nephew of Moses Taylor The rebels
represent that they have other prisoners whom
they are willing to exchange. Capt. Phillips
has to-day visited Fortress Monroe with flag
of truce in reference to an exchange of pris
oners. There was an alarm last night. and
the whole garrison turned out.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-15
HAKPEts'S FERRY BEING EVACU.
ATEEEAND THE REBELS RETREAT.
ING IN GREAT HASTE.


BALTIMORE, June 14-Letters received at
the office OF the American, from Berlin, con,
firms the report of the burning of the Harper's
Ferry bridge. The correspondent heard the
explosion, and went up to see the confagra-
ton. All the troops had gone from the Mary
land side, and were hurrying out of Harper S
Ferry as fast as possible. He says the town
will be troopless by y o'clock tonight. They
were moving towards Winchester in great
haste.
A letter from Williamsport, Thursday eve
ming at seven o'clock, states that a messenger
arrived at the secession post. opposite that
town, at the top of his speed, called in all
pckets, and then all left with equal speed. A
correspondent at Sharpsburg says two Viz.
ginians were shot at dam No. 5, and that an
attack was being made on the warehouse at
Mercervie, which the people were preparing
to resist, the assailants' purpose being to rob
it.
FREDERICK, June IA resident here has
Just returned from Harpers Ferry. He states
that the bridge is entirely destroyed, except
the piers and tressel work Of the railroad with
in the town. They also destroyed the gov
ernment buildings, There being several burnt
when he left at eleven O'Clock A. NJ. The
armoiy was first fired and destroyed The
rife works, it is supposed, will follow. All
ttle was spOIlSu ~ lilS lulcElDT
several days ago. He estimates that about
four thousand troops are yet there. The main
body, it is said, are at Charestown, and at
point near Leesburg.
SHARPsBURG, June 14.-Reliable escaped
Virgnians report that the confederate troops
left Harper's Ferry to-day, one part retreating
to Winchester, another into Loudon county.
1t would seem TO indicate that the retreat to
Manassas Junction would continue. The rail-
road brid e was blown up an hour after sun
rise This morning. The remaining govern
ment buildings are all burnt. The railroad
bridge at Marlinsburg was burnt Today. Al
SO the bridge at Shepardstown. A dark smoke
is still ascending from the burning buildings
at Harpers Ferry.
WILLnMsPoRT, June 14.-The Shepards-
town bridge was burnt last night by the rebels.
The confederate pickets are withdrawn from
all points 20 miles above and 10 below. 1t is
rumored that the enemy are throwing up
earthworks at Shepard Ford, between dam
No. and Shepherdstown bridge.
A gentleman arrived this morning who Wis
tied Stewards camp at Hamesvile. four miles
this side OF Martnsburg, last evening. The
camp was broken up and the troops moved to
Martinsburg.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-15
ITEMS FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, June l4.-The postmaster
general has instructed the postmaster at Louis
vile that the order requiring mail matter com
ing from the disloyal states to he held for post
age, was not Intended to prevent its delivery
upon payment of postage.
The most eXtravagant and improbable ru-
mors are daily circulated, causing painful APP
prehensions
The appointment of Arson Burlingame has
been changed from minister 10 Austria to min
lister to China
Stephen A. Hurlbut and Capt. John Pope,
the latter of the army, and both OF Illinois,
have been appointed brigadier generals OF the
forces in that state.
Phillip Pendeton, who is receiving the Vir-
ginia troops at WiliamspOrt, is appointed
paymaster in the array.
Col Forney is selected to deliver the eulogy
of Douglas on the third Of July.
The use of percussion caps by troops except
when firing with cartridges is prohibited.
The New York list regiment to-day arrest
ed a spy at the navy yard. Letters on his cap
indicated that he was a member of the Piscou-
aquay MARY land) Rifles.
No arrivals or departures at the navy ya[d
occurred to-day. Six steamboats, are at the
wharf There is great activity in the shops,
preparing guns and ammunition.
The volunteer battalion near the chain
bridge are making fine progress with entrench-
ments, and preparing to mount guns SO as to
command the whole Virginia shore, and sweep
the bridge in case of necessity. From what
is known of the movements of Col. Stones
force, they are to protect the line of the Poto
mac. The LIST and I'd Ohio regiments have
gone into Virginia.
ALEXANDRIA, June IA slave belonging
in Maryland who fed here and took his abode
among the Zouaves, was returned to his owner
this afternoon on producing proper authority.
The military railroads are being pushed for
ward with great expedition Active military
movements here are predicated on the news
from Harper's Ferry, in order to prevent the
enemy from concentrating.
The Louissvlle Courier says the majority
against separation in east Tennessee is esti-
mated at 10000 or 10000.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-15

NEW YORK, June l4-CoTrON quiet and firm ,aes
250O bales, at I3s % lac for middliG upants.
FLOUR-receipts l2,995 bbs sales 6,40O hbls state
and western lower; supcrine 81 u a. Ais
ira state $3.50 490 round hoop Ohio $500 q $40;
Superhue western $3.50 q 400; common to good extra
western $40 q. $40; s6uthernsa.es 40OO bbs mixed
TO good SO g6,25; fancy and eXtaG4O q 800 Canada,
common grades lower; sales 500 bbs; $50 a. 50.
GRAlE.-Wheat, sound spring and winter red western
Is quite firm, with rather more doinghere is also lit
tie little more doing for export in which western info
ror and unsound grades heavy; sales PSI 100 bush
chicago spring SOC Los; Racine sprug Sll4 a LIS;
milwaukee, club LIP q Lis; usouud club SOC a ST. 90;
Corn steady; sales $4,000 Lush mixed western IS
"a 5Se for damaged; sound do, 40 a A.
PROVISlONS-Beef dull and heavy; sales trihing.
PORK lower; sales 700 bbs; mess Sl550 q 1852; prime
sl,5 Lard gnchanged sales 2v0 bbs, ats5 @9a Whis-
key shade rmer; sales $50 bills 5} a lG4c Sugars
firm and actiye sales 1919 hhds Porto Lieu 4s ode
Mnscovado Al @ 5lc. Coffee m
Freiehts to Liverpool unchanged.
SIaClNNATI June l4.-FloHr unsettled and irregular.
Whiskey firm. Provisions nominal. Exchange dull.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-15
ITEMS FROM PHILADELPHIA

PHILADELPHIA, June 14.-Baggs & Row
lands wagon factory was burned last night.
They were engaged on contract for army
wagons. 1t is supposed it was fired by an
emissary of the enemy. The building was
fred in three places.
The body OF Lieut.. Credible was brought to
Independence Hall at two o'clock today, and
will lay in state until four o'clock, when the
funeral takes place The escort will be mostly
by the home guard All the flags in the city
are at half mast The city authorities par
ticipate in the ceremony.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-15

New ORLEANS, June 4.--Texas adyices
say that Cortinas was attacked near Red
mond's ranch by force under Capt. Beena.
wales, and completely routed and dispersed.
Seven of his men were killed and several
wounded. Cortnas escaped with ten men
into Mexico. 1t is understood that revolution
is inaugurated in Tanaulipas Gurnco, the
defeated candidate for governor, has issued a
pronunciamento removing the question OF who
should be governor from the ballot box to the
sword 1t the impression that the revon-
ton will become general, and that Gurneo will
unite his forces with those of Marques and
Majica, who have been setting the Juarez gov
eminent at defiance.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-15
THE GOVERNMENT AND THE PRESS.

WAsHlNGToN, June 4.-The government
finds itself seriously embarrassed in the man
agement Of the present military campaign by
the premature publication of sufficient inform
alton to disclose its purposes to the public,
south as well as north, Portions of its plan
Tor the movement of troops have thus been
made known, enabling the rebels to Illustrate
the successful execution of them. This it is
no longer disposed to allow. Yet is unwilling
to exclude the press from advantages afforded
by the telegraph, and therefore is reluctant alb.
solutely to prohibit the transmission of dis
patches for publication. In view of this state
of things it is suggested that editors of the
leading journals in Philadelphia, New York;
Boston, and other cities, in mediately meet
here, and come to some satisfactory under.
standing which will relieve the government
from further embarrassment, and yet afford
the press all the facilities it can reasonably de-
sire under the circumstances.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-15

New YORK, June IA letter from Bay
ard Taylor to the Tribune says that Holland,
who was recently bearer of dispatches to the
government of the confederate states from
England, returned there on the City OF Balt
more lie rushed aboard few minutes before
the steamer left New York. His dispatches
were confided to a lady who concealed them
in her dress. He appears to have been great
| y frightened.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-15

NEW YORK, June l4.-StOeks steady, with fair bust
Illinois Central scrip 66f; MICHIGAN Central i4 Mchi.
gan southern guaranteed "A; York Ceuiral 73S
Michigan southern Railroad III; Uaem lO5; l.re 81
Pacific Mail 66 Hannibal and It Joseph bonus 30; Ohio
skies 1860 SS Vir. Skies Az North Carolina skies
81; Missouri Skies 3I5; Tennessee skies Sj}; United
States skies of 1881 registered, S34 United states skies
of 1884, coupons S3 United States ves OF I'LL coupons
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a TRAITOR AT FORTRESS MONROE.
THE REBELS MOVING FROM HAIR
PEERS FERRY.

New YORK, June 14-The New York Tri
bune's Fortress Monroe dispatch says that all
the particulars relating to the late expedition
were communicated to the rebels by traitor
in the camp. who has been arrested. A COM
pany in Col. Cars regiment have refused to
parade, because two OF its members were
drummed out for stealing
The Evening Posts dispatch states that
Gen. Scott has received dsp tches confirming
tile reported evacuation of Harper's Ferry by
the rebels, who have moved on to Leesburg,
of which place they are now in possession,
with several thousand men. Fairfax Court
House is also in their possession.
The Commercials dispatch says that it is
thought the rebels are at Winchester from
whence they are TO proceed to Strasburg, and
thence concentrate at Manassas Junction.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-15
OBsEoUIEs OF LIEUT.. OREBLE.

PHILADELPHIA, June 14.-Lieut. Grebc's
funeral ceremonies were quite imposing. Col.
SmaPs regiment participated. His remains
were inferred at VI oodland cemetery.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-15

II. c. GRAFTON and JOSEPH A. KNIGHT, having, for the
past eight years, been in employment in the
Manufacture of Leather Betting, and they having
purchased all Belt Tools and gone into the Belt
ufacturng business, take pleasure in recommending
them to old patrons and the public generally
worthy of their confidence and patronage
Worcester, 3rd Month"; nth, 1861. d&Ntf mems
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-15

&undersgned, having formed coparnership under the
and style of CIR ATOM IL KNIGHT and have taken
Belt business formerly carried by Messrs. T. K.
Earle Co, now prepared to furnish manufacturers
and others it'll Oak Tanned Stretched Leather Betting,
most favorable Having had twelve years
experience at the business, we feel confident we can
please all who may favor with call at 81 Front
street, QIardnp's Block) Worcester, Mass.
IL. &. GRAFTON.
JOSEPH A. KNIGHT.