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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-26

cts, we soon found them driven in, and at last
fully engaged with the enemy. We think he
was about 1000 strong. We commenced with
500, and increased al! day as fast us possible,
until We had near 2j00. The fight commenc-
&c, about 9 \. M and continued until dark ess
pot an end TO it, we being badly cut up, aud
driven from the field in hasty retreat Our
regiment was depended upon TO commence the
attack, and when we joined in line OF battle,
our company were thrown out IN front to frs,
engage the enemy, and, when drawn QUIT
the others were 10 charge upon him
but lie " ould not come out, kept concealed in
the oak bushes, knowing all about the ground
A running fire was kept up all day, our
men standing their ground like so many he
roes. A hasty retreat and surrender followed
l had one OF three things to Chuuse-to be
shot, surrender and be Il prisoner, or swim
the Potomac. J. chose the latter, and | am
here living 10 praise God for my NEST won.
dertui dcllverance, not only from fire and shot
bat from water. | swan with all on, and
saved every article | usually carry in my
pockets. BIllets whistled over my head,
around my ears aud within six inches OF me,
tearing tie trees aud bushes. Aud amidst all
this, most wonderful 10 tell | am not oven
scratched or harmed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-26

boats and canoes. | shall not soon forget one
OF our canoe trips along the southern shores
of Ascension. 1t was at night because then
the tide was favorable Shakespeare was right
when lao said, "rhere is a tide in the affairs
of men" This line will apply with force to
"the affairs Of men at Ascension. As we
were gliding along, and endeayoring to vile
away the still hours of midnight, watching the
stars and taking good care that our natives did
not upset our craft, we naturally fell into con
yersation upon the past. lie remarked, "You
are from Worcester county, well, let us see
what we know about the ministers of Wor.
cester. Some twenty years ago | visited
Worcester boarded at the Worcester House
and American Temperance House" "You
did All, well, did you go to hear the clergy.
men of the city :" "To be sure, | did | 90
to meeting wherever | am" "Wel -" said !,
"who preached in the Old South 2" 81 do not
remember his name but he was a large, portly
gentcman-good looking" "Ah, that was
Rev. Rodney a Miller" | replied "but who
p cached in tina, CalviniStic church down Main
street - His reply was, Neither do ! re.
member his name but he vas rather of a
thin, spare man-hcaI 4 hide iucliuc,l-hair
whiiishi smart preacher Our reply was,
that was DIR. SweCtsgr. But" he said, al
remember DIR. Smaley" lie then proceeded
to speak oi very pleasant aud agreeable
preacher ct the Unitarian church, near the
Antiquarian Hall. l remarked, "That must
have been DIR. Hill"
Not only was my canoe companion familiar
with scenes in the city OF Worcester, but also
those ~ the ncighbOiing towns He said that
he once attended church in Oxford, where he
heard my old pastor, Dr. Bardwell, formerly
OF Holden.
As you may suppose, we were not at a lose
Tor topics upon which TO converse II was
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-26
HOSPITAL NEEDS OF THE WESTERN ARMY.

Editor Of Spy:-The following letter has just
been received in reply to some queries for the
information of our ladies' committee, from
Rev. C. ~. Staples, recently minister OF the
Unitarian church in ST. Louis, and colleague
with Rev. DIR. Eliot, who is president of the
western sanitary commission. Mr.. Staples is
now chaplain Of the engineer regiment under
Col. Bissetl, which lie praises MS fine set OF
men. His letter, although not written for
print, and not giving specific hints that are
new, will probably interest your readers, as
showing that the boxes of hospital clothing
already forwarded to st. Louis will not be
loves labor LOST
HEADQUARTERS OF ENGINEER REGIMENT,
FORT LAM1NE Oct. 10, 1861 J
Y X Z This post is l75 miles west Of
st Louis, on the Pacific railroad and is de-
signed TO be permanent one for the present
strong force being needed to hold the rebels
in check here, protect the railroad bridge
across the Lanime river and as defense OF
Jefferson City. Fremont having gone south
with his whole force, one regiment is left to
build strong Notifications at this point, where
We shall probably remain for some time 10
come.
No 81 A 70 e t,, mo~ LIZ t aue' van Ea,,
ia M, ho,a nv, 80, f'i
'''' A.. O,,.i, ' i.qu'.y 'iioie S'''eiu'
,., ' o"e ,''ie 'G ele II
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all ~, s;ni, IS c. Era',,,,, va, , IJ,, ~.
arc or. NJ, loss ,,,a,, I0n .i, 'on ,S
a,;raI,, d,s,i,i,,a ~ ,o ;I'
o.d o,d ,oro ,r;l, t ,'ien SiuH
Inndred 49, f.v ~ po"Iy ~ Se ,',,i
dosnrihs tha ,,m5;ti,,n ,l,. ."''', ', Iu"y
~. t's "'e III eAGep' 70
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-26
THE FIGHT AT BALLS BLUFF.

Our later dispatches state that Lieut. j
Eyar;S Greene OF North Brookfeld is among
the killed at Balls Bluff. Lieut.. Greene was
young lawyer Of great promise in his pro
tession, possessing in an uncommon degree all
the manly qualities which make the good
officer and the useful citizen. His father, the
Rev. Daniel Greene, formerly secretary OF the
American Board of Commissioners of Foreign
Missions, now resides al Westborough, in this
county.
1t appears now that Capt Studley OF tie
Massachusetts fifteenth regiment was not
killed. Several letters have been received
here, in which the report of his death is con
tradicted. One of them, written to bis wife,
states that Capt. Studley was seen alive and
unhurl on the Virginia shore some time after
the firing had ceased and a dispatch from
Gen. Stone to Mrs. Studley says he is un-
doubleday a prisoner.
y Poolesville correspondent of the Boston
journal states that Lieut.. Grout was drowned.
Many OF those who were supposed to have
been drowned while attempting to swim 10 the
island were swept down the stream by the
current and finally landed on the Maryland
shore, where they found hospitality at the
houses Of citizens.
y letter we publish to day from Hon. ANA.
sa Walker, dated at Poolesville, states that
Capt Bowman was there safe. This we think
is a mistake, for accounts agree in stating that
Cant BOwman not being able tn swim fha
river was taken prisoner. Perhaps Mr. Walk.
er meant Capt. Forehand, and wrote Capt
Bowman's name inadvertently.
The letters received from friends of the
Fitchburg company, written Tuesday, state
that at that time twenty-uine were missing.
Capt. Simonds was wounded in the early part
of the action aud retired from the field. The
command then devolved upon Lieut. Charles
II Eager.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-26

lNfofIANr'-lhe fact cannot he too often stated or
LOO Stoh-y urged upon the public that the majority of
', III narSet is not only rerV unhealthy. but
Drhslns on disease generally. Thanks to science ui
perseverance and energy, that the man stiu lives who
invented Hefrck Aliens Gold Medal saleratus ybic,,
mas and is ctll doing such great wonders in the euIi
department We say that one trial Will convince the
most skeptca that there Is other to be compared
WIN H. Most of the merchants have it for sale Their
depot is ll2 Liberty street. New York
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-26

Twoiateresting milliners in Albany are en-
gagged in a bitter and unrelenting riyalry-one
charging the other with "fendish malIgnity,"
the other entering with prosecution for Shop
lifting" The curiosity hunters hope for ex.
citing developments while the dear creatures
are ION the rampage"
Clark Mills, the artist has just completed
the sections OF the grand figure OF Liberty
which is 10 surmount the dome Of the Capitol
1t is in bronze, and when put together will be
some 80 feet in height.
One Of the daughters Of Governor Douglas
OF Vancouver Island eoped and was married
at Port Townsend on the 18th of September,
10 Charles Good of Victoria
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-26
Special 3lOtttes.


worcester @5th Representative District.
ne ne Kepubiean Convention of the twcnty-fnh Wor-
@ i ls VII meet at Washington Hall in sutton
vi, hHbAl oct, 81, at O'Clock p. M Tor the
IrI o 81 onang TIVE representatives ana 10 tran
the convention Each town in the district i entitled IN
one delegate orevery fy voters or majority roction
VI 'h"' hu hDer' A. A. LOMBARD,j nt.,.,a4
), G. PAINE, district
OPS 10, -'''
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-26

LIEUT.. Cor. WARD.-In letter from Lieut..
Col. Ward to his wife, he states that he was
wounded in the left leg, and that the bone was
so badly splmtered that it waa necessary to
anputate the leg about halt way between the
knee and ankle. lie writes in excellent spirits
and expresses the most hopeful view of his
condition, suggesting how much worse he
might have been hurt, in the dreadful carnage
of the fight, that his amputated limb may be
mended with an artificial leg, and saying that
every thing possible is done for him. DR.. Bates
is around and omits nothing that can be done
in the case. AT present, he is in the hospital at
Poolesville. but he will be removed to pri-
yate house as soon as the removal can be
effected with safety. "And when am in a
fit state" he says. 81 shall come Immediately
home" A note from Rev. Mr.. Scandlin says
that "Col Ward is doing nicely. If any change
occurs Tor the worse, l will Immediately notify
you by telegraph"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-26

Col VIZ. RAYMOND LEE.-The Boston
Transcript says no one who knew Col. Lee
intimately needed the proud and sweet con.
frmation, by telegraph, of his bravery, and
high personal honor. A more gallant and
absolutely fearless officer does not head regi-
ment in our service. The life OF his poorest
soldier he would, from impulse and breeding,
regard before his own. His capacity as an
officer was clear. His West Point education,
lis knowledge of men and affairs, and his
whole mental and physical characteristics pro.
claimed him soldier. Passionately intolerant
of dishonesty, meanness and ungentemanly
conduct, fearless in word and act, transparent
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-26

The republicans convention OF the Worcester
southwest senatorial district was held at
Charlton, Thursday. Hon. Salem Towne of
Charlton presided. The informal ballot for
senator resulted as follows -
Whole number of votes, as
Necessary Tor a choice, %
John ID. COggsweil of Leicester had q
Henry Haynes Jr., of Southbridge, 10
and A. JOslin OF Webster 6, X. b. Dodge of Charl-
ton d Ebenezer Davis OF Dudley 2 scattering2 2.
On the fourth ballot, RUFUS B. Dodge of
Sutton was nominated, receiving % of the AZ
votes cast. Mr.. Dodge accepted the nomina-
ton in brief and acceptable speech.
John w. Bacon, of Natick, has been nomi-
mated for the senate by the republicans of the
third Middlesex district
In the first Suffolk district, Stephen N.
Stockwell was nominated by a nearly unani-
nous vote, but declined.
The democrats of the fifth Middesex sena.
torial district have nominated john w. 81.
monds Of Bedford for senator.
Charles Theodore Russell, of Cambridge,
is the democratic candidate for senator in the
second Middlcsex district
The republicans of the second Essex district
have nominated VIM. d. Northend OF Salem
for senator.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-26

The Musical INsTITUrE.-NextT Tuesday,
the 29h, this useful series OF meetings will be-
gin Each morning viii be devoted to the
study and practice of the voice. To all who
can spare the time this portion Of tie exer-
cises alone will richly repay them for their at.
tendance, as there is no one 10 whom it has not
a personal interest. The afternoons will be
given 10 the practice Of the Messiah" and So.
lecllons from new collections OF sacred music,
besides songs, duets, &c. We ask for it that
public favor and support which, under such a
leader as Prof Baker. it cannot fail to deserve.
We refer to the advertisement for further par
ticulars.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-26

The BosToN ACADEMY OF Music The
engagement OF Forrest at this establishment
has been very successful one. How long it
may be continued has not been seen by US
but all who desire to see him in the great
Shaksperian character OF Otheo will do well
to improve the opportunity offered by the
extra train from Boston, next Monday even-
ing, which will not leave until the close of
the performance.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-26

FIrcHBURG.-The Sentinel says that Jere
mah Andrews, Of that town. committed sui
eide by cutting his throat with a razor on
Wednesday. He had for some time been in
poor health, and frequently expressed deter
minaton to commit the act, and finally sue,
ceeded. He was sixty-five years of age, and
leaves family.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-26

air 51enneay, o. Ro8oury, nas discovered, n on
o. our common pasture weeds remedy that every
kind Of humor from the worst Scrofula down to com.
Two 66ttiesare warranted to cure month
one to three bottles will cure the worst kind pimp.es
Tygo or three bottles will clear the system of biles
Two bottles are warranted to cure the worst canker!n
r4ree Or i've bottles warranted to cure the wort
one or two bottles are warranted to cure all humors
tie eyes
Two bottles warranted to running Of the ears
and blotches among the hair.
-Four TO siS bottles are warranted to cure corrupt
one bottle win cure scaIy eruntions of tbeskin
TWO or three bottles are warranted to the
Two or three buttes are warranted to cure the mos
desperate case of rheumatism.
hrrc orlpur bottles are warranted to cure salt rheum
Five eight bottles will the worst case Of scrofula
One tu three bottles warranted cure me worst
sands tnat it has caused by canker in the stomach
Che to two bottles warranted To sick headache.
One t. two bottles are warranted TO regulate cOstiv
one to two bottles Will regulate all arrangements oftbe
Kidneys. VI '"'
Four bottles have cured ule worst cases ofurop
one three bottles have cured the worst case of plies
lei is always experienced. What mercy to Eel re
ief in such an excruciatng disease.
since lbs rst discovery nave from time to time add
ed various ote" herbs to IT. of one ofthen uippOcrtes
me Faero OF Medicine, says ut is an herb Of Jupiter
1t openeh distractions of the liver gail and sreep.
it espeClalfreud to the liver worth ali herbs
put iogetheri cooling it when too hot, and warming it
createth an appetite, cureth all gone and sinking
stitches ia the side. '"''''' '"N
texpells lraw. viselous and Shiny humors out of
the cody tceanseth all inward ulcers and congeaeo
b,0pG from the kidneys.
by opening distractions of the spleen it purgetb all
bHrn choer and melancholy vapors which riset to the
head and brain causing distressing headache feartl fore
bodnE OF trouble trembling OF the heart falntng and
The herb boiled VINE is particularly good to revive
the dropping spirit OF the aged and whoever has lnger
~ hSt d9 b bfs1orgs him to health
ne hDi i'm
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-26

In Spencer, Oct "a, Mary wife of Elliot Hall S.
In Southnridge Oct 49, susan f. wife Of Noryal New
ell, q yrs 10 mos
In Charlton Oct 10, Ossian d Bond 49,
In FtchDurg, Oct 70, William Getting Esq SO yrs
In Rutland Oct 10, Mrs Eliza w, wife of Jonas Cow
den, p.
In IIardwick, Sept 81, Of consumption, Joseph W
Stevens I.H
In Witiusyille Oct 90 Of ropsy Julia Frances smith,
formerly Of Woonsocket, daughter of Phillip and Bridget
Smith Of killcOgg county Cavan, ireland
In Nor Blackstone Oct q, Roland 3athbun S.
In Winchester, II, DC H. Josiah burbank formerly
of Odkham, "a. 'tIa
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-26

SERMONS PREACHED IN THE Chapel, OF
HARVARD COLLEGE" by Rev. James Walker,
d. D., published by Tcknor & Fields, may be
found in Worcester at IIolbrook's, who is
ready to furnish purchasers with any desira-
bic book. There are twenty. five sermons in
this volume which deserves attention. Dr.
Walker could not yaEy easily write a sermon
! that would not deserve attention, lie has
naturally faculty for strength, perspicuily,
aud comprehensiyeness, just as some other
men have natural faculty for weakness and
commonplace Stupditios Among the dis
courses which many will read with special
interest are those entitled, ''St Paul, or the
Scholar among the Apostles - Alleged In
fidelity Of Great Men," "Religion as affected
by the Progress Of the Physical Sciences"
Government of the Thoughts" " Sins of
Omission" Motives" Conditions of Sue
cess and "Thou Shalt Say No" But DIR.
Walkers natural and acquired accomplish
ments have made them all so good that many
readers may insist that we have moi named
the best.
IHE WORKS OF LORD BACON. The second
volume Of Brown & Taggard's very beautiful
edition of Lord Bacons Works is for sale at
Saniorls 1t contains Ode Arguments Sc
entiarum" and some other things, with care
fully written preiaces and notes. This enter.
prise OF Messrs. Taggard & Brown has had
encouraging success, we are glad to know.
Every man who prizes Lord Bacon's writings
ana means ever TO own them, should secure
the volumes of this first issue from the new
plates, and not wait until the plates become
worn and imperfect. The printing of this
work IS admirable, and the style of publication
Is IN all respec what it should be.
GREAT EXPECTATIONS, " by Charles
Dickens, can be found at Sanford's. 1t is
published in New York by James G. Gregory,
IN style to correspond with the other volumes
OF their very fue Illustrated Household
Edition" of Dickens works. In England this
work has the reputation of being one of the
best works Dickens has produced. We sh.Jl
give more particular account of it hereafter.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-26

SHREwsBURY.-The postmaster of Shrews-
bury gives notice; to day, that the old stamps
can be exchanged for the new issue, and will
not be received after November LIST.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-26

always, he had in those cries which test meu's
clear Judgement and decsigeuess. Thank
Heaven his life is spared, SO that he may yet
rejoiu his regiment, and return to his family
the war will be sure to give him.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-26

To The Young Ladies' and gentlemen OF
NOFce-Ier.-Ihe subscriber proposes form Glass,
to meet on WEDNESDAY snd SATURDAY Afternoons,
Of limited number, to commence about the first Oc.
tOOer, Tor the studying OF Drawing in Pencil Crayon
Pupils IN every department received usual Every
advantage Will be afforded to students whI intend to
teach. Photographs Painted and COPIED in Water Col
Oil Painting Large collection Oil Paintings
Water COlOrs and India Ink Drawings for and
free exhibition. THOS. EDWARDS.
Studio, Nos, Is and 20 Flagg's Building.
So d3m
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-26

MISUNDERSTANDING. Holden of Westmin.
ster has been commissioned lieutenant in com.
pany B, twentyseventh regiment, now in
camp at Springfield
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-26
CONNECTICuT.

The American missionary association has
been in session at Norwich, this week Rev.
David Thornton OF Maine has been elected
president for the ensuing year There was
an overlooking anti slavery sentiment in the
speeches and in the resolutions which were fl.
ndly adopted.
The employees of Woodruff & Beach, at
Hartford, Ilav= recently dubbed together for
the second time, and sent to the west, after
flour. They get it at cost OF 81 SO per bar.
rel, whereas the same grade retails at Hartford
Tor S8.
Miss Emily NJ Perry of Windiam has re-
covered a verdict OF $1,000 for breach of prom
Use, against Hiram w. Miner, a native OF sion
mglon, now living is Binghampton, N [.
Daniel S. Dickinson was her counsel.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-26

SUPERIOR CoURr-CRrMINAL TERM.-Tbe
GRAND ,nrv cana IN E,id,,, o,on,i,,.. a.1
'"'' ''i'' :, ""o
reported, Judge Rockwell on the bench. They
have considered 81 cases, and made % indct
ments, in all but four of which the narties
nleaded rot ouil,v Tho c,l,o,,i,,,- Ia -
!, ''0' s'''''' 'ie io''o"l"s Is 'isI ol
co., Us '','1 .. p's''' ''''u'
enbvrg larceny nlo5od a nGtoe :" God nun
eight months Louse If correIti3u S,o1,is9a,i
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-26

Col. LEONARD, 81 the 18th Mass. " NJ, is
in command Of three regimcn!s-the 10th In
diana, the LIST western Virginia, seven compa'
MES OF tue Massachusetts 18Th, battalion of
cavalry and two 10-poundcr Parrot guns, at
Shcpardstown and Williamsport.
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lsatcneIor,. INN nyr. rnr pr.r !, 49, ,l-=.-.s

H"tcheior's Hair Dye, the BEST IN rnB WORLD
w A. Bachelors splendid Hair Dye is the Criminal and
only Reliable and Harmless Hair Dye known Instan.
tantaneous nts effects does stain the skin and nvie
crates the hair for life. BE careful and use none other
than the genuine, signed each side of every box
WILLIAM A. BACHELOR Sold by all respectable Drug
eists and Fancy Goods Stores where. Manutac.
tory No. 81 Barclay street. date 6 Bond street. 232
bI"atWaN, New FORK. d&wly aus
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-26

A NOBLE ExAMsLG.--The captain, the two
lieutenants, and upwards Of eighty OF the pri,
Yates OF the Athol company, attached to Col.
Lees regiment, nov in camp at Springfield,
have pledged themselves TO abstain from all
intoxicating liquors as beverage while en-
enlisted in the service of The United States.
"Lct us pattern" their pledge says, "atter
our great aud noble general Geo B. McCleL
Ian The captain OF the company Capt
Caswcl) set the example, and was followed
by his men with almost entire unanmity.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-26

OYSTERS. OYsrrRs.-J. LuD1Sorox Il Co, Nod Foster
street keeps constantly on hand wholesale and retail
the New Haven oysters. As they arc constantly re-
ceving them fresh and in large quantities. they are able
to meet the wants of their All orders left at
their place will lie promptly attended to.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-26

TIE STATE TIoKEr.-The republican state
committee held a meeting in Boston, Friday,
TO ii the vacancies on the state ticket. Hon.
John Ncsmith OF Lowell was nominated for
lieutenant governor, and Hon Dwight Foster
OF Worcester for attorney general Both nom
nations were made unanimous, and the best
feeling prevailed. Mr.. Ncsmilh is large
manufacturer, and successful business man,
whose name and influence will give great
weight TO the administration.