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Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-25
CITY AND COUNTY.

CHRIsTMAs.-It was splendid Christmas
weather yesterday. The air was bracing as
if blown from an iceberg, and the limbs and
twigs OF The trees were eucased in ice. There
was merry sleighing on Main street, and the
rush to the stores where suitable gift pur
chases could be- made was very great. In the
evening services were held in the First UniIa'
rian, the Episcopal, and the Methodist church.
es commemorative of Christmas eve; some
good music was given, and the churches were
handsomely trimmed with laurel, pine, and 9th
er evergreen Rev. Mr.. Richardson's society
had Christmas tree and social time general
ly at their vestry, and the Old South tea party
made all lively at Horticultural Hall till late
in the evening. The quantity of geese brought
into town yesterday, and taken through to
Providence and other places, indicates that
good cheer will prevail somewhere to-day.
AS we are up as early as any one, we may as
well begi II the cheering salutaton, and wish
you, gentle reader, a MERRY CHRISTMAS.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-25

Ciniin is making splendid Photographs coored OF
plain, tOm small Daguerre and AmbrutyDns at sa
Main street. dtf III '
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-25

If YOU wish for splendid picture your child call
CtdHtR' loo Main street. His arrangements are com
plete for producing likeness nstananeously dtf dis
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-25
EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, |

December II, 1861,
by Dear Sir: have the pleasure to ac-
knowledge the receipt this morning Of your
kind invitation for the 22I December next,
and to state that nothing but the eXigences OF
public affairs could prevent me from availing
myself OF the privilege you have been 50
thoughtful as to tender.
regret the more deeply the necessity that
deprives me OF the pleasure OF meeting the
New England Society on this occasion, since,
at no former time, have the memory and the
example Of our ioretathers furnished a more
instructive subject for our contemplation than
now, when the institutions they :onuded are
threatened by armed insurrection, and all the
powers of the government are pledged to the
support of the principles for which they toiled
and suffered.
l have the honor to be, with great respect,
Your obedient servant,
ABR. LINCOLN.
To r., r Wyman Esq Chairman
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-25

-. +. EEarrtS, Dentist. 1853 Main street onnosno
the new Mechanics Han Building. AZ
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Printers Proferhs.

DO not read aloud in the Office of The
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zing.
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Never inquire ihou of the printer 10.
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patriotism, christianity, and firm reliance
on Him who has never yet forsaken this ia
vored land, are still competent to adjust, in
the best way, all our present difficulties
In your hands my dissatisfied countrymen
and not in mine is the momentous issue OF
civil war; the government will not assail you.
You can have no conflict without being your
selves the aggressors. You have no oath
registered in heaven to destroy the govern
ment while | shall have the most solemn
one to preserve, protect and defend it. l
am 10th to close We are not enemies but
friends. We must not be enemies. Though
passion may have strained, il must not
break our bonds of affection. The mystic
chords of memory stretching from every
battle field and patriotic grave to every low
ing heart and hearihstone all over this broad
land will yet swell the chorus of the Union,
when again touched, as surely as they will
be the better angels OF our nature.
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NUMBER 10.

robbed, and were about rushing upon
"Monsieur Grampin" as the proper person
TO indemnify him for any loss he miehtbava
sustained, but were diverted by the enlranc.
OF some twenty of the city watch, armed
with short swords.
The sailors knew The character of ,hi.
posse, made up OF what were called bv
them "wharf-rat Frenchmen,n and were no
more dannled by their array of force than
they would have been by the display OF tin
swords in the hands of SO many trained
monkeys A fracas was. however, prevent.
ed between the sailors and the watch bv
me assurance of The maie that the monev
was safe, and a request from him that thew
would quietly return to the vessel. He pro-
posed to take the corpse on board, but was
informed by the captain of the watch that
the coroner's inquest must be held over il
before 1t could be removed. He then seal.
ed himself by the corpse of the captain, td
watch over it during the rest of the night /.
and the gamblers returned 10 the commoa
work of darkness, playing cards and drink.
ing liquor, meanwhile, now and then, utter-
ing curses upon the dead body of the cap-
| tain.
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KIND HEARTS.

Let but the heart be beautiful,
And care not for the face,
heed not that the form may want
Pride, dignity, or grace.
Let the mind be filed with glowing thots
And the soul with sympathy.
And care not if the cheek be pale,
Or the eye lack brilliancy.
What though The cheek be beautiful,
II soon must loose lis bloom;
The eyes bright lustre soon will fade
In the dark and silent tomb;
But the glory of the soul will live
Though the joyous life depart,
And the magic charm can never die.
OF true and noble heart.
The lips that utter gentle words
Have beauty all their own,
And more | prize kindly voice
Than music's sweetest lone
And though lis sounds are harsh or shfill
If the heart within beat free,
And echoes back each glad impulse,
'Tis all the world TO me.
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q boite poetrp.
A NATIOa'S PRAYER.
By J. HARRY HAYWARD.

God OF our fathers. now extend
Thy ever gracious hand,
And grasp from fell distractions powT
Our poor, distracted land
The land so blesi by Thee with all
A nation could desire,
Where like beacon for the world
Has burned dear Freedoms fire.
God of our fathers, st:lI the storm
That sweeps across our shore,
And into every lhrobbirg heart
The sweets Of concord pour
Bad Thou the winds OF passion stay,
The waveso. anger keep
No longer let the fearfu. gale
Round Freedom 5 cradle sweep.
God of our fathers give us. light,
Turn darkness into day,
Let wisdom in our councils sit,
Mid those who would betray,
Oh yield them light, that they may see
How fearful is the blow
That gives nation to despair,
And Freedom up 10 woe
God of our fathers, He who hears
The souls least WHISPERED prayer,
Now listen TO our peoples voice,
And take them meath thy care,
Thv hand is mighty to project.
Thy voice the dead may wake
Stretch forth thy hand-ohl speak The word
For our dear country's sake
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y Selfshness sometimes works WE'LL
II Eve had only eaten the whole apple in.
stead OF sharing it with Adam, human ma
ture would have been evil only on the
mothers side.
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VIt is said OF French ladies that their
that widows who have lost their husbands
practice attitudes of despair before look
ing glass.
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ga speaker at stump meeting, out
West declared that he knew no east. no
west, no north, no south. "Then." said a
iyPsy bystander, "you ongat TO go 20 school
and larn your geograpy."
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II Many man thinks it is virtue that
keeps him from turning rascal, when i, is
only full stomach. One should be care
ful and not mistake potatoes for principles.
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wA young lady in town says she would
like to do something so as to have her name
iii the papers. We advise her 10 get some
young man to put his name in with hers.
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y Deliver US from tenn ptation is petit
ton less dwelt upon than give us our daily
bread, and yet, without such deliverance,
the bread is not worth praying for.
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Women are said to haye stronger az
tachmenis than men. I: is not So Strength
OF attachment is evinced in little things.-
man is often attached to an old hat hni
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II some mems bodies were not straighlsr
than their minds, they would be crooked
enough to ride on their own backs.
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z Business before pleasure" as the
man said when he kissed his own wife be-
fore going out 10 kiss his neighbor's.
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H FACT.-If a mans Aim in this world
be good, the chances are that he will Hiss
Fire in the next.
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VAbout the only person we ever heard
of, that wasn't spoiled by being lionized,
was Jew named Daniel.
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Y Bfibery-ofering you pair ofIips-
for kiss. Jusiifable Corrupiion-Takine
the bribe
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One DRop AT TIME.-Have you eve

OSE DRoP AT A TIME.-Have you ever
watched an icicle as it formed You no.
ticed how it froze one drop a. time until
il was foot long or more II the water
was clear. the icicle remained clear, and
sparkled brightly in the sun, but if the wa
ter was but slightly muddy, the icicle look-
ed foul, aud its beauty was spoiled. Just
so our cbafaciers are forming-one little
thought, or feeling at time adds its infu-
ence If each thought be pure and right,
tho soul will be lovely, and will sparkle
with happiness bu: if impure and wrong,
there will be final deformiiy and wretched-
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q IT generally COSTS little to ge, wife,
but ofien ruinous amount to keep her.
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EA WARNING TO EuUHaE Players

IA WARsING TO EUCHRE PLAYERs.-A
young man in Rochester. who is very fond
of euchre and also very fond of the daugh-
ter of pillar of one of the churches, was
taking tea at the house of his adored short
time since and had some fruit cake offered
him. Being somewhat confused on ac-
count of his situation, as the cake was held
out, "I pass" The father hearing him,
and having played some in his younger
days, was horror struck at his infatuaton
for the game, and thought he would teach
him a lesson. He spoke bluntly-"You
pass, do you7 then, order you up-and
there's the door; shall make a march P'
The national Republican., 1861-11-05
RY j.. o. MCGUIRE & CO., A.ctionssrs.
TRUs7Kgs SALE OF WPRoVED PROPERTY

BY virtue of q deed of trust from 0amaliel Baiy
and wife, dated February I'D 1853 and recorder Ia
liber j. A. s. No. l6s, tolios $50 10 shall sell as
trustee, on THURSDAY, August 99th, at O'Clock,
p. NJ, In front Of the premises at public suction
70 the highest bidder, all that piece Of ground In
Of lot msrked five, .(5D in square numbered dye
hundred and thirty three (533 In the plat Of said
city, the same having front of twenty eight (.s)
feet two (2) inches on street north and o fine
three story brick dwelling and b. lex stable thereon.
Terms One.third cash; the balance In equal in
stalments at six and twelve months, secured by
deed Of trust on the premises II the terms Of sale
are not complied with within five days thereafter,
the truSee reserves the TO resell at the rk and
cost Of m defaul ting purchaser
All eonveyancing at the cost Of the PurSha..r. @
JAS. Q. MCGUIRE, Aucuonesr.
sa-The above sale is unavoida bly, post.
poued on account of the rain until THURSDAY
next, September 9Th, same hour and place
N. BLAIR, Trustee.
JAS. G. MCGUIRE CO.,
aug 3o-db Auctionesrs.
until THURSDAY, October sd. at the .ame hour
and place. M: BLAIR, Trustee.
JAS @. MCGUIRE CO,
sep 7-law&ds AuotionseR.
Tbs abevs sale I. further postponed
N. BLAIR, Trustee.
JAS, G. MCGUIRE CO,
DOT 2&2S-t Auotionsers
poned until MONDAY, Nov, llih, same hour and
place. N. BLAIR, Trustee.
JAS. MCGUIRE I co,
| oct 2S-N Auotoneers.
The national Republican., 1861-11-05
nNOPOsALs FOR BEEF CATTLE ON
THE HOOF.

Sealed proposals, for supplying to the Govern
meHt 900 Beef Cattle on the Hoof, invited the
18th day Of November, 1851 at II O'Clock NJ. The
Cattle to be delivered in Washington City, on the
directed to Lieut. s, C. GREEN, A G. s., U, y. A.,
223 G street, Washington City, endorsed Propo
sails"
Sealed proposals are also invited till the 18th day
of November, 1861, ut o'clock L. NJ Tor supply
the hoof The Cattle to be delivered at Harrisburg,
Pa on the 30th Of November 1851, or as soon there
after as the Government may direct The bids to be
directed to Lieut.. r. ii. BARROLL, A c. s., U. s
,9l8 G street, Washington, d. c., and endorsed
Seal, proposals are invited till the 10Th OF No
vember, 1851, at O'Clock p NJ, for supplying 90
head OF Beef Cattle to the Government. The Cattel
to be delivered the 30th day Of January, 1862 a.
either York, Chsmbersburg, or Hsrrsburg IA, as
the Government may direct. The bids to be directed
to Major A. BECKWITH, C. s., U. D., a. 22s G
Goyernment reserves to itself the right to pay IN
Treasury notes, and to reject any bid for any
cause No bid will be entertained unless the bidder
is present to respond to his bid.
Each lot OF Cattle delivered shall average at least
800 pounds gross weight; and no animal will be
received whi,h weighs less than GOO pounds gross
weight.
FoRM OF BID.
la b, do hereby propose to deliver to the Govern
Inent good BE, Cattle on the hoof Tor - pei
hundred ,ounds gross weight The cattle to be deliy
cred at according to the terms Of the enclosed al
vertsement. The Cattle to be weighed on the scales
weight. hereby agree to give good and "nhcien'
bond for the fulilment Of the contract, aad TO re
o.iye Treasury notes or other Government iunds Is
payment for the Cattle. ectss-td
The national Republican., 1861-11-05

DRIvATE TUITION.-A gentleman re-
L siding near the Treasury wishes t. devote three
urs daily 10 the preparation of students for West
Point, or any of the Universities
The course Of studies will include portions of the
cas sic authors ualy read with special attention
to Prosody and correct Enunciation; and with due
endeavors 10 discard the metrical babarisms preva
lent in some Of our seminares, and in the great
Schools Of England.
The Mathematical branch will embrace Algebra
and Geometry, together with the study Of the
French language, an acquaintance with which is
now indi ,pensable at West Point.
The entire course may be deemed sufficient to con
stitute the solid ba.is Of liberal education.
No. 40 Fl teenth street, near New York avenue.
nov 2-3teOdS
The national Republican., 1861-11-05
BY TELEG GRAPH.
THE STORM IN CHESAPEAKE BAY.

THE STORM IN UTIESAPEAKE BAY.
Baltimore, Nov. 3.-The storm of last night
was very severe in tho Chesapeake Bay. Sew.
eral canal barges we're blown ashore and
wrecked on their way from Havre de Grace to
Locust Point. Six or eight, loaded with coal
grain, &C., are reported ashore at North Point.
1t is also reported that two or three have found.
cred, and some lives are supposed to be lost.
The water was very high, and overaowed the
wharves in the lower part of the city. Some
damage has been done by flooding the cellars.
There were eleven barges wrecked at North
Point during the gale. They were all from
ports on the Susquehanna, Williamsport, Ber.
wick Cattawissa, and other points. Eight we're
laden with coal, two with lumber, and one with
oats. All are said to have gone to pieces. Only
one life was lost. The names of the boats have
not been ascertained.
The national Republican., 1861-11-05
A New HOSPITAL.

The young men of the East Washington Ii
brary Association, assisted by the mechanics
In the blacksmths' department in the navy
yards, have rented building at the corner Of
which they are fitting up as a hosp ital for the
soldiers. The building was opened on Sunday
for the reception of patients, and, during the
day, six sick members of the Michigan cavalry
we're admitted. The movement is very credit.
able to the young men engaged in It, and, no
doubt, the public will give lberally to help
them TO carry out their humane object. Any
donations will be thankfully received by the
Young men having the matter in CHARGE and a,
ihe hOspital,
The national Republican., 1861-11-05
THE REBELS UNDER FLOOD OPEN FIRE UPON
THE FEpERALs UNDER ROsECRANs.

Cincinnati, Nov. 4.-The special correspon.
dent Of the Gazette, in dispatch to that paper,
dated the I'd instant, says: " The rebels under
Gen. Floyd opened fire on Gen. Rosecrans'
forces, yesterday morning, from two points
opposite to Gauley bridge and Camp Tompkins.
"The telegraph office and Quartermaster's rs
store are no doubt destroyed.
"When my informant left Gauley yesterday,
the rebels shells were aimed at ferry.boats
aud the buildings above named.
"The enemy have heavy guns and large
body Of infantry"
lsECOND DISPATCH.
Cincinnati, Nov. 4.-The report from Gauley
to Saturday evening, is that General Floyd had
cut II road around hill to where Gen. Rose.
Grams was encamped, and was shelling the
camp.
General Rosecrans returned the Are, and
silenced two of the batteries. He also sent a
force up a new.nade road to attack Floyd in
the rear, and would completely surround him
None of the Federal troops we're killed.
The interruption to the telegraph was caused
by the operators leaving his office at the com
mencement of the fight, and, in returning, the
wagon upset, destroying his Instruments.
The enemy sunk the ferry. boat by shot
but it was afterward raised and put in use.
The national Republican., 1861-11-05
The Cry is, stiIi they Come

And all we can hear is, War war war %
But, for my part am tired Of the old story Of war.
But, oh Mrs. Brown, have you heard the very
latest news'. No. Why, SMITH, No. 4so Seventh
street, has Just received new stock of FALL
CLOTHING Of every description, and he offers to
sell them at such low prices They say he has q
knaok Of selling his goods at lower rates than the
other stores. How he does It, do not know Bat,
for my part, can assure you, Mrs. Brown, that he
markably low prices. l advise all to call at
SMITHS, No 460 Seventh street, opposite Post
Once, and look at his New Stock, and they will be
convinced that what Mrs, Jones said, is so.
aug 30-8m
The national Republican., 1861-11-05
The FTeshet.

At a late hour yesterday afternoon, the high
state of the water, caused by the recent
freshet, rose to height Of six feet over the
road on the Virginia side Of tho bridge, but II
was rapidly leaving the brick portion Of the
bridge, which had been subme rged. Persons
who are daily in the habit Of trading with the
different encampments on the Virginia side,
were, therefore, compelled, on reaching the
bridge, TO return with their goods.
The national Republican., 1861-11-05
DIED.

On the 3lst ultimo, MICHAEL CARROLL, in his
SD year. He was born in Petersburg, vir.
ginia, and spent the last 40 years Of his life in
this city, respected and loved by all who knew
him. For 35 years he was highly respected
member OF the Methodist Episcopal Church.
His life was beautiful exemplinoation of
Christian purity. Death performed his work
rather as an angel of mercy than as the king
Of terrors. Without struggle he slept in
Christ. baltimore papers copy.1
Death In the Navy.
ERNEST WALrER died, November Sd, at the
Naval Hospital, after a lingering illness, from
u wound received at Matthias Point.
The national Republican., 1861-11-05
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
LATER FROM EUROPE.

Quebec, November 4.-The steamship Jura
has arrived, bringing Liverpool dates to the
oath Of October.
Captain semmes, Of the privateer Sumter,
reached Liverpool in the steamship Edinburgh.
1t is expected that the Bank of France will
almost Immediately adopt some new measures
to paiate the existing crisis.
1t is the general impression that the recogni.
ton of the Kingdom of Italy will be the basis
for the reconstruction of the Austrian Cabinet.
The national Republican., 1861-11-05
The Ga milling Case.

Agreeably to postponement, this case came
up Saturday evening before Justice Thompson,
who, after hearing all the evidence, stated as
it was an important one, he would defer his
would hear the argument of counsel.
Owing to the aeness Of the hour, 1t was pro.
posed to make short speeches, when one of the
counsel, Mr.. Gillet l.. Gberson, objected, and
said II the defence insisted on arguing, he
would require an hour. Mr.. Davidge, for the
accused, dislked such inficton. Mr.. John H.
johnson, FOR the prosecution, proposed to opeE
the case, but would not be restricted, as he de
sired TO go into details. 1t was finally agreed
to submit the matter without argument, and
the accused to bail in the sum of $500 for his
appearance before the next term of the crimi
nal court, to answer the charge of keeping a
faro bank.
The national Republican., 1861-11-05
1IHIs Is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the

rJNHIs Is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the
/ subscriber hath obtained from the Orphans
Court of Washington County, In the District of Co
lumbia, letters OF administration on the Personal
estate of Nelson c. Driver, la'e OF Washington
county, deceased. All persons having claims
against the said deceased, are hereby warned totx
hIbit the same, with the vouchers thereof to the
subscriber, on or before the 29th day OF october
next; they may otherwise, by law, be excluded
from all benefit OF the said estate.
Given under my hand this 2}th day Of October.
MARGARET A, DRIVER,
oct 3O-3tw Administrative
The national Republican., 1861-11-05
Deaths OF Soldiers,

The following soldiers died yesterday:
John Walker, company D. Twenty seventh
Pennsylvania, at Roach's mills.
F. Somers, company G, Twenty third Penn
sylvania; Basius Smith, company L, Thirty
fifth Pennsylvania; Kimball Wood, company F,
Fiftieth New York; Jacob Askey, Fifth Penn
sylvania R. G.; and Charles Thompson, com.
pany B, Twelfth Pennsylvania reserve corps;
In the camps.
G. A. Bartlett, company H, Fifth Vermont, at
the Seminary.
The national Republican., 1861-11-05
India Rubber BIankets-NOw IL your
time 10 Huy,

1000 Rubber Blankets, feet long, feet
wide, at $3.50 each.
5000 Rubber Blankets, feet long, feet
wide, at 81 each.
at 81 each.
At the India Rubber Warehouse, 2OS Penn
sylvania avenune, between Ninth and fentt
streets, nov5-N