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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-30
THE PEOPLES COMPLAINT.

That times very hard, anG money very tight.
That the people have not ork and In bad plight
And that for Carpets and Crockey they cannot pay hgh
And that, for all extras they must pass them by
OF this and other matters the people they complain,
And makes feel sad to their faces niied with
paint
Therefore, have concluded without regard to cost to
All Of nv Kitchen Goods Cutlery, and Carpets, well
Also, my Crockery and Glass Ware at discount am
with Brooms and Bru hes and everything. all cannot
be telling
For have full supply of House Furnishing Goods at
my Political Staton,-
It located in the Bay State Block at the Poets
Here have good Stock Goods and as cheaD as any,
upon my honor
Now come and all. buy your goods, and times
for better will change,
And little Ii will hold buy
the Poetcal Exchange.
And should my capital at the end of the be light,
Why then here Is energy and ambition witch Is in tor the
fight,
For life + battle field and If do right my customers
will rally.
And can put to flight hard times with one vigorous
sally.
And in Conclusion my customers thank for the avors
that are past;
Also for those which am receiving In the way of pat
ronage-may It always last.
B.-Thc people respectfully invited to call at
the Poetcal Exchange, and examine my Goods, which
jeIc - : dn oRsoN n. HEATH.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-10-04

which capacity she served on the Chicago and
Burlington railroad for three months. This
was six weeks age From that she drifted
into the vortex of sin, which every unprotected
woman finds in large city sooner or later -
She vent down Hill till the lowest round Of the
ladder was reached. She met, accidentally,
with one of the slaves whom she bad aided to
escape years before. and has lived with him
ever since in unlawful connection. The negro
ls Der tdtheT's otca SOFA by slave woman. and
BY natural ties is her brother There is no
Law, however, which sanctions that relation.
She was intelligent, and showed by her con-
versatien that she had seen better days. Ira
ces of former good looks were VISIBLE, aud a
strong. robust frame proved that dissipation
bad as yet had but little effect upon her body
bnt ier mind was, what the minds of all fallen
women are, wreck aud ruin. At an early
age of twenty >four she is shameless woman,
which is the lowest of Gods creatures. She
was sent to Bridewell for twenty days. She
sformed lite, but the necessity was inexo>
rab,e, and she went up as bFaSta IS any OF
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-10-04
A WoMAN's ADVENTURES.

Harriet Colhurn, in Chicago, Was, a few
days ago, charged With disofderly conduct
The particular offence was quarrellng with
negroe with whom she was living. There was
history attached TO her case--one of those
histories of real life which occasionally come
to light in the police court, aud almost surpass
belief 10 their strange details. Twelve years
ago she was the cherished daughter of a south
ern planter, at Nashville, Tenn. Her mother
was a Creole, but was the lawful wife Of her
father. At thirteen she ran away from home
with the son of New York merchant, named
Clifford, and was married to him.
Within year she was mother and wild
ow, her husband having died in California,
whittier she had accompanied him. She came
home and returned to her fathers house, where
she was kindly received. She remained there
a year or two, and, during her stay, assisted
four of her fathers slaves to escape, through
sympathy with their desire for freedom. She
married again with her fathers choice. Her
husband proved 10 be druukard, and she
obtained divorce from him. She married a
third time, still with the consent and advice
of her father. Her last husband, whose name
she now bears, proved her ruin. He was q
Missippi gambler, and for twelve months she
accompanied him up and down the river, dress
ed in boys clothes and passing for his broth.
err.
She 6nally left him, driven away By eonstani
abuse, and threw herself upon the world sol
support. Her FIRST effort was brakesman, II
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-10-04
Fearful Mistake near Glasgow.
UNION SOLDIERS KILLED By THEIR OWN
FRIENDS.

UNION SOLDIERS KILLED BY THEIR OWN
FRIENDS.
JEFFERSON CRY, Sept Pill p. NJ
Steamers fatan and War Eagle arrived this
evening. the latter having left here with tie
White Cloud and DesmOiaes on Wednesdsy.
with troops for Lexington JUST below Glas-
gov, hearing Secessionists were there in force.
il was deemed advisable TO surround the place.
Scouts we're accordingly stationed by Major
Tanner, Indiana Twenty second, aud Col.
Wheatley, or Lieutenant Colonel Hendrick,
OF the same regiment, it is stated, also sent
scouts around The ether way, and their meeting
in corn Eel, late at night, Thursday, they
aistoos one another for enemies, and 1firsd.
kltfir'g fwefre men eight Of The Ttcenfy strta,
three Of the Etghteenth, and one of the TtDsn-
fy second Indiana, and bounding sac or seuea
others. Major Tanner was dangerously wounds
ed; be NAV recover, but it is thought doubt
fn!. be Tas member of the Indiana LeoisS
iature, man Of talent, and reported as one
ef tho best effioers 10 the volunteer serVies.-
General Davis woald rather lose half regis
ment, be says, than the Major. At Saline,
our troops found the place deserted, and the
houses and stores piundered.
At Arrow Rock no rebels were found. bul
number h1d fed, heariog of the approach of
boats
At Glasgow fifteen hundred armed Seces-
sionists also 9ed before our troops
Onr soldiers on the steamers destroyed four
fiat boats used by the rebels for crossing the
Missouri.
Bonneville is now strongly fortified Three
regiments there, aud body of Home Guards.
Col. Worthington, of the Iowa Fifth, writes
that three quarters Of the Secessionists in the
country west of Bonneville. and capable of
bearing arms, are in the feld. He has sent
half bis regiment to Lamine.
lie also reports Green advancing 10 Lexinp-
ton, on this side of Missouri.
Col. Hendricks could obtain no information
OF Green's command at Arrow Rock.
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The Fight at BEOrrIsfOVva Missouri
Col Johnson Killed.
from the Laurence Republican. 1914. !

from the Laursnte Republican. 1914 !
messenger arrived last evening With des.
patches to lseavenworth from General Lane.
letter from General Lane to his wife,
written principally 90 private matters, has an
sddenda with substantially this announcement:
Colouels Montgomery and johnson, with a
detachment of my force, attacked the enemy
on Tuesday, with the loss of Private Copeland
and the gallsnt Colouel johnson. end six men
wounded. killing seven of the enemy, aud Ia
king all they had.
This was written evidently in hurry, on
tho evening of the departure of the messen-
gor.
The messenger reported verbally ihe same,
aud passed hurriedly on, adding that General
Lane had tokfn battery and large amount
Of other property.
The loss OF Jnhnson is serious one to tho
public service A beloved citizen, an able
ctfieer and good man has fallen.
The rebel force is represented es having
been under Gen. R4ines.
We learn from Capt. Sully that Col. Mont
gomery led the expedition, aud that it number.
ed six hDrdrsd meD. The engagement result
ted 10 the complete triumph of the Union
meu. One hundred rebel horses we're cap
tured, and all the tents aud supplies Of the
enemy. Our loss was only two
Col. Il. r. johnson vas a resident of this
county. He was one of the leading men in
the State, and universally respected. The
news Of bis death viii cause the deepest pain
to thousands Of manly hearts from one end of
Kansas tc the other. Col. johnson was
native of Ohio; be came to Kansas from Ken.
tueky seven years ago.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-10-04
Later from Missouri.

CHICAGO, "wednesday, Sept. 25, 1861.
From the reports Of some of Col Mulligan's
command, who reached this city last night, we
obtain the following additional particulars
concerning the fall OF Lexington
The men left Lexington on Saturday after
noon. Nearly two hours we're occupied 10
ferryiDg them over The river. At three o'clock
they started for Hannibal, forty miles distant,
under the guidance of several armed Seces-
siOnists. The advance portion reached Hau,il-
ton at sundoRn. Al 10 O'Clock most OF The
party took the train for Quincy. Along the
route to Hamilton they we're 10 general kindly
treated All the money they could raise was
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-10-04

employed to get wagons to carry the wounded,
though all the severely wounded remained at
Lexington. Only one commissioned officer,
Lieut. Hollenbere, escsped.
All accounts agree that the loss of the re-
bells in killed and dangerously wounded was
from 900 TO 1900.
The Quincy Whfg of last night states, on
information received from an intelligent mem.
Der of Colonel Marsha ll's regiment thss q
leading rebel surgeon conceded their loss to
be 1870. Our men lost 1870 killed a wouns
ded. Ssma 400 Of Col. Marstal's borscs were
killed, i, being impossible 10 shelter them
frcm the cannon of the enemy.
After tha surrender Of Lexing ton many of
eur meu killed ihCir horses 10 prevent them
from falling into ,be hands Of the enemy.
A large sun Of money, estimated at one
million five hundred Thousand dollars, 10 spe
Gle, was secured by Genersl Price; after being
buried by Col MnlIigsn IN the camp or ouud
to preserve il.
A special telegraphie despatcb to The Tri
b4ne, OF Ibis city. soys that Gen Sigei, win
large force, and also Gensrsls LIME and
Hunter. had arrived at Lexington, aud attack
ed Gen. Price.
An officer in The employ of the Government
heard heavy firing while passing Hamilton
yesterday, and says that il was believed that
Gen. SigeI bad Gen. Price in the same posi-.
tion that Col Malligan was placed in
Ia regasd 10 Gen Hunter. this cannot be
true, as be was at Rolla, ESQ miles from Lex-
ington, 90 Saturday.
JEFFERSON Cry, No., Sept. 26, 1861.
News received from Lexington reports Col
Grover Of the Home Guards killed from
wound in the thigh; also the death of Lieut.
Colonel White Of the Stiles Regiment Of st.
Louis, killed by a mrsket ball.
man named Eldridge, rebel from Lex
ingloD, is bsre under arrest as spy. He was
seut down by Gen. Price 10 learn .he strength
Of our forces. Papers found on him state our
forces at st. LoHis at only about 1000.
Ben MeCulloch is marching rapidly to form
a junction with Gen Price with large, we'll
armed aud veil disciplined force, and a good
supply of artillery. lie is now very near
Lexington.
ST LOUIS, Sept. 25, 1861.
By order from headquarters, Brgadier Gen.
Curtis assumes command at ST. Louis and vi-
cinity duriug the absence of Gen. Frement
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LATER
GALLANT CONDUCT OF COL. JOHNSON
HE DIES PIERCED iPITH NINE WOUNDS


He DIES PIERCED IPITH NINE WOUNDS.
From Adjutaut S. Il. Harrington, of the
Kansas Fifthl Col. Johnst3n's), we have learn
ed the details of the fight at Morristown, Mis-
souri,. The fight began just before sunrise on
Tuesdsy morning. The villains numbered
four hundred. Col. johnson rode at the head
of the eolumn. The 6rst shot Of the villains
was directed at Col. johnson. He rode gal
laDtly and fearlessly into he ranks of the
enemy, and nine shots took effect upon the
brave Kansas man zoe all knetO, loUed and hon
ored. No simiiU instance Of pesonaL bra
rery has occurred since the l0ar began.
Col. johnson received three bullet sounds in
The head, two buckshot in the neck, one bullet
in the left shoulder, one in the lef; thigh, one
in the right hand, and one in the left. His
death was almost instantaneous. He died
urging Kansas men to fight for The flag his own
life was lost in defending.
The engagement 'Uas brlef and complete
Union uictory. Our men killed and captured
all who did Tot run too rapidly, and burned
the villai town. Six we're wounded on our
side, and two killed, one from Capt. KreitE's
ttnIfry 1uFtks, end ope fiom Capt. Vielo's
company, QuiDdare. Parts of the following
companies were engaged.
Coptaius moonlight, Hunt, Gibson, Clark
Stewart, Harvey, Watson, Williams, Brodhead
SeemnH.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-10-04

The Rev. e. YATEs REESE, d. D., editor
of the Methodist Protestant newspaper Of Bal>
titnore, committed suicide by cutting his throat
on the l4th instant. The unfortunate man
had suffered from mental arrangement for
some time past, caused by our national troub-
les.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-10-04

The Richmond papers are filed with accounts
o. highway robberies, stabbings In she street,
and burglaries. The Richmond s'Whig" of
the 18th states that six more federal prisoners
have escaped.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-10-04

DR Patterson is to be hung in few days in
Massachusetts, for the murder Of young glrI
whom be had ruined. Great efforts have been
made TO procure change of sentence, but the
Governor refuses TO interfere.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-10-04

as SO many OF the male teachers have en-
listed aud there is probability of scarcity
os teachers this winter, those ladies who are
competent, should be preparing for Che eraml.
nations. Their services will nc doubt be re-
quired at a fair remuneration.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-10-04
TON OF PICKET FIRING ON
BOTH SIDES.

Tbs order of General Mcclellan, prohibit
ing the Union troops from firing on the rebol
pickess, except to repel the assaults of the
latter, Is being faithfully carried out. The
enemy seem to be desirous to initiate the or
der of General Mcclellan, and to-day there
YES general cessation of the usual musket-
ry fusilade along the lines. This fact has had
the effect to bring the piekets of beth armies
within speaking distance, and tosday many
social confabs took place between the soldiery.
Captain Morse. Of the Michigan Regiment, had
conversation with Georgia captain, in which
the latter stated that be was happy to hear
that Gen. Mcclellan had issued the humane
order 10 regard to firing on pickets, and said
that the rebels would reciprocate.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-10-04

Q. s. A" is the abreyiato title Of the
seeded States. The full designation il aCou-
federate Stealing Association
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-10-04
GAutntionaI.
EDITED By G. w. GREENE.

TAn communications for this department may
be addressed to the Editor, at Bedford, Bedford
county, Ps
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News From North Carolina.

A correspondent Of the Tribune, writing
from Fortress Monroe, says:
OF the sincerity of the population of the
island, in protesting Union sentiments, not a
doubt is entertained. The necessity of boats
of light draft Oh Pamli co Sound is urgent
The rebels continue TO navigate the Sound,
with steam and sail craft, through Beaufort
Bay to the sea at will, there beng no craft at
Hatieras to give them chase, although they
may be seen almost daily. The Government
cannot 10 soon supply this want. Col Haw-
kins contcmplstes abandoning Fort CLARK and
Withdrawing TO Fort Hatteras, leaving Lieut..
Col. Belts, with detachment, eneamped at
the Windmill, two miles above, on the Iunsr
beach. The sanitary oonduien of the post is
good, Notwithstanding the peculiar characseris4
ties of the place.
About We 60, the Sasqutha ma took ;he
bark .7fgonduk. HnIch was paced in charge OF
prizs-crew, aud seut 10 Philadelphia. Yes
sells that designed to enter Hatteras Inlet afe
said 10 have gone in at Beaufort, where there
does not seem to be the requisite blockadmg
force, If any at all. IL is represented that
the Union men of North Carolina are not
little disappointed that tie capture of Halter
as was not followed up when the whole State
ready 10 surrender, and before time was
given to the rebels to forufy tha main shore,
md coerce Uuion men into their measures. The
delay that has taken place 10 putting gunbosts
in tbe Sound Is represented as having been dis
heartening 10 those who were looking for the
coming Of the Federal foreos, and were ready
to join them in putting down rebellion =
Though ground has been lost, il may be re-
covered yet by energetic action By the army
and navy.
BRISK SKIRMTSH WITH THE ENEMY.
A Washington despatch to the New York
Herald says:
For some time pact the rebels near Munson's
Hill have been ip the habit of having strong
picket guard near an old barn, about mile
from Balley's Gross Roads From this rlsoe
the rebels have kept up an incessant FIRE ou
the Union troops. About one week ago, Lieu
tenant Dahlgren, OF the nsvytL attempted TO
IRE the barn by throwing new proiectile from
the ordinary musket, but his attempt failed OF
success. at dusk, on Monday night, Cspi.
BrethsDyder, with detachment of the Second
Michigan Regiment, approached within a safe
distance Of the barn, and, By means of firing
rcd,hot slugs al it, succeeded in destroying
the obnoxious building. The rebels made
three several attempts to extiuguish the flames,
but were repulsed by welldirected Dusketry
hre from the Miebieanders. Three large hav-
cocks and corncrib were destroyed at lbe
same time. Four of the enemy we're killed
ID the skirmish
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
FROM FORrREss MONROE,

BALTIMORE, June 1.-THE steamer which
arrived this morning from Old Point, brought
the following intelligence:
FoRrREss MONROE, June Ie-Commisssry
Taylor, just from Newport News, reports a skir-
mish there this morning.
detachment OF three companies were sent out
by Col. Phelps to gather some cattle belonging TO
the secessionists, when they Were fred on by a
company Of light horse, wounding three men.
The rebels escaped. The detachment, however,
succeeded in their purpose
The enemy are evidently landing a large body
Of troops toward the Point, seven miles above
Newport News, on the same side Of the river
Steamers come down the river daily
An attack from that quarter 10 anticipated We
are ready for them at Newport News, and the
battery erected by poor Greble will greatly annoy
Great Bethel
An experiment with Sawyer's American rife
cannon at the Rip Raps last evening was bril-
liant success. Sewalls Point is clearly in thin
range Of this Tremendous projectile. Seven Of the
eleven forty-elght pound shells exploded a short
distance from the reoel camp one Of them over
their entrenchment. 1t, Of course, created great
sens alton among the secessionists.
A house near the secession banner displayed
white flag.
There 10 grand parade Of six regiments this
afternoon.
At the fortress there 10 much classification In
Colonel Aliens regiment. Charges have been
preferred mutually by the colonel and the cap
tains OF the companies.
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Southern Intelligence

LOUISVILLE, June Is &C. b. Cotton, the new
surveyor Of customs at this port enters upon the
discharge Of bis duties on Monday.
The postmaster here will deliver letters from
the South, on payment OF the Federal postage by
the recipient
A gentleman at HopkinSville writes 10 the Lou
hville Journal that an officer OF the Tennessee
forces stationed near that State informed him that
Gov. Magotin, in answer 10 an inqu Of an ca =
Ger al 20 what part Of Kentucky be should occupy
with his troops, advised him 70 keep near the
State line, and hold himself in readiness 10 give
assistance 70 Kentucky when needed.
The Charleston Mercury II the llth states that
the privateer savannah bad been captured by the
brig Perry. The crew, 30 In number, had been
transferred 10 the Minnesota, and the privatett
sent to New York. Ii the crew should be hung,
the Mercury calls upon - President Davis % re-
taliate. The same paper also cOmplainT that TIA
ders In the har0or are in the habit Of supplying
provisions to tue bloc kading feet
The Raleigh Standard SAYS the North Carolina
volunteers have force Of ~ 600 men
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= fairs in MIsssurI

ST. LOUIS, June IS The steamer Satan with
the Second Battalion Of the First Regiment Mis-
souri, Volunteers, under command Of Lieut. Col.
Andrews, one section Of Tottenb Light Artillery
and two companies Of regulars under Captain
Lathrop, and the steamer J. :. Swan, with the
First Battalion OF the First Regiment under Col
Blair, and another section Of Totten's battery
and a detachment OF pioneers, and Gen. Lyon
and staf, numbering 500, all told, left here yes
terday for some point up the Missouri river sup
posed TO be Jefferson City Horses, was ons and
all necessary camp equipage, ammunition, and
provisions for long march accompanied tue
In the case Of o. A. Barri,t. arrested for treason
before Judge Treat, in the United STATES District
Court, an examination was waived and the prs-
oner was released in SO co bond for trial before
the United States Circuit Court yulyS.
ST. LOUIs, June I6-It ia reliably stated that
there are 1900 State troops at Boonsyie well en-
trenched, with cannon, determined 20 resist the
Federal forces. The secessi sta are said 70 have
full sway on both sides of the Missouri river from
at st Louis, and route 10 Jefferson city, there
are fourteen Illinois Regiments within few
hours march OF -. Louis.
There - a report Of a skirmsh near Indepen5-
ence, In which the Federal forces are represented
to have been repulsed, but this requires confrms-
ton.
JEFFERSON CRY, Mo-, June is The capital
OF Missouri was taken possession OF at z o clock
this afternoon the arrival Of the steamer satan
by I'VE companies Of Col. Blair's regiment Of
Nj issouri volunteers, under command OF Lieut.
NOi. hn0re~s' ana compdh OF REG ular ArtllerY
under Capt lotion, all under command Of BriRa-
dier Gen. Lyon. The balance OF the force re-
NAMED on board Of the J. e. Swan, until further
orders.
A company Of regulars, under Major Corant,
thoroughly searched the country for coutraband
articles, and found some wheels and other parts
OF artillery carriages. No violence was offered
but, on the contrary, the boats containing the
Federal troops were received with enth uIi asiic
cheers by a large concourse Of the citizens
Gov. Jackson and the other leading SecessionistE
left here on the steamer W bite Cloud at O'Clock
on the afternoon Of the 18th inst Much disap-
pointment was manifested by the troops on ind
Ing that the enemy had fed. Ths officers, how
ever, expressed no surprise, having been previ-
ously Informed Of the evacuation.
The troops under Lieut.. Col Andrew are now
occupying the State House. One or two houses
have been searched for Secession flags, but none
have been found.
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From Texas and Mckee.

NEW ORLEANS, June IL Texas sdvices say
that Cortinas was attacked about mile from ed
mOnd's Ranchero by force under Captain Ber-
nardes, and completely routed, killing seven Of
his men, wounding several, and dlspersing the
balance. Cortlnas escaped with about ten Of his
men into Mexico
1t is understood that revolution has been in
augurated In Tamaulipas by Gupnes, the defeated
nation declaring that be had removed the qucs-
ton as to who should be Governor from the ballot
box to the sword. liz was believed that the reyo-
luton would become general, and that Gupneo
would unite his forces with those Of Marc ueses
and Mejea, who have been setting the tuarez
Government at defiance.
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Of the New IIIinei. r. esimen,.

CHICAGO, June 15.-Order have been received
here direct from the government that the twelve
regiments now organized In this State shall on
Tuesday, the 18th instant, rendezvous as follows
At Quincy, C.l. Smiths Col. Palmer's, Col
Goods and Col. SCOTS regiments; at Alton, Col
Ross. Col. Turner'S, Col. Marsh's and Col
Hecker's; at Csssville, Col. Wymans, Col.
Dougherty's and Col. MullIgan's
The commissioners for the purchase Of arms
and equipments have been In session during the
week at Springfield, and have now adjourned
until "Wednesday next, wHen they award the con-
tract for swords large number Of competitors
were present, representing many Of the largest
manufacturers in the country