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Worcester daily spy., 1861-11-19

wounds in the hcpital-their spirits uncon'
quered, anxious welcome new soldiers to
avenge their calmties. Our own dead,
wherever they lie, all with voicelcss pathos
and solemnity for chers to take up the cause
in which they die, aud to continue THEIR
testimony in arms fr the defense OF the public
liberties
No time is to be ost Our cause is grand
and just. Great chievements are already
clustering around it, and still greater we
trust are in store Or it, The demonshative
power and maiestyof American liberty is be-
ginning to be deeloped and fortunate will
they be who shall bar part in its career. An
opportunity for acthg such part is now pre-
sented, in which h,who enlSts may pass at
once to the ranks oithose who, having shown
the power to win hnor, will gladly share it
with every new coner in their camp.
In behalf of ourlistracted country-in the
name of our gallant men already in the field
in tie presence of he auspicious signs OF The
success OF our arms, of the restoration OF our
flag wherever it hs been dishonored, and OF
the re establishment of the liberty for which
soldiers of Worcester county fought through
all the period of tie revoution-speedy and
ample enlistments, or making good the num-
bers Of the fifteenth regiment, are imperative
ly demanded
November Is, 1871.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-11-19
GEN. DIX,s INVASION.

The occupation of the counties of Accomac
and Northampton, on the narrow peninsula
east of the Chesapeake Bay, is accredited to
Gen. Dix, acting with the appreciation OF the
government. The plan OF the invasion was
prudently and successfully matured, and five
thousand loyal troops made a peaceful Sab
bath days journey to this important section
OF the Atlantic coast. The troops detached
upon this expedition are the following =
The seventeenth Massachusetts regiment, Col.
AmOry.
The fifth New York regiment, Col. Warren,
The twenty-iirst Indiana regiment Col. McMillen.
The sixth Michigan regiment, Col. Bacon.
The fourth Wisconsin regiment, Col. Payne.
MINIS Massachusetts battery
The second Delaware regiment, Col Wheaton.
The home guards, Col. Wallace.
Gen. Dix had prepared the people of the
two counties for the arrival of his troops by a
proclamation forwarded on Thursday preced
ing their departure, in which he states that tile
object OF the expedition was "to reopen inter
course with the loyal states, to restore to COM
merce its accustomed guides, by re establish.
ing the Ii hts on the coast; to afford a Tree
export for the produce of labor, Of free iu
SiCSn iOl tllS HCCtssdIlSs anu GOilllUIts vi let
which are required in exchange, and in a word
TO put an end to the embarrassments and re-
strictions brought upon them by causeess
and unjustfable rebellion. He assures the
Shareholders of the peninsula that Especial di-
rections have been given not to interfere with
the condition OF any person held to domestic
servitude, and in order that there may be no
ground tor mistake or pretext for misrepre-
sentation, commanders Of regiments or corps haze
been instructed not to permit such persons 10 come
Wihin their lines. The country will applaud
with united voice the promptness ard success
with which this expedition has been from the
beginning conducted But when it is remenl-
bered that the people there have joined with
the parent state in its rebellion against the
government, and that their 5000 slaves, out
numbering the free white population of the
two counties, have enabled them TO turn their
strength against lis with terrible effect the
generals zeal for the slave institution will not
add much to his credit, either as good gem
eral or high minded man. The secretary of
war may have something 10 say upon this
threatened repulse OF men who on the soil of
the cpemy may desire to work or to fight for
the Union
Worcester daily spy., 1861-11-19

village he was pursued by Finch, who struck
him upon the head with flatiron which he
had in his hands, inAicting severe
though not dangerous wound. The
young man. alarmed by the assault,
endeavored 10 escape, when Finch returned
to the house OF Mrs. Reeves, and in the heat
Of his frenzy took the lives of both herself
and her daughter before they could call for
assistance.
When the house was visited, short time
after the tragedy was committed, both ladies
were found dead, bearing upon their heads
marks of the crushing blows which the mani.
ac had Inflicted with the iron that had fallen
into his hands The murdered women were
English by birth, the mother being about sew
enty, and the daughter about thirty years of
age, an'l both were much respected and es.
teemed in the community where they resided.
Finch, after eXhausting his passion for their
blood, attempted to set fire to their house, but
was prevented by the neighbors, who arrived in
time TO secure his arrest. lie is about thirty.
five years of age, and had been employed as
blacksmith ly the Boston aud Worcester
railroad. With the exception OF lis iutem-
peyate habits, he was regarded as a good
workman, and was thought much of by the
family whom he destroyed.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-11-19

the fate of the American Union, if its govern.
ment had admitted what is called the ripht of
SECESSION. Gentlemen, | think we ought to
admit in fairness TO the Americans. that there
are some things worth fighting for, and that
national existence is one of these. T,ond
cheers And then, gentlemen, if we 90 to the
south-if we look at the matter lIon, the
southern point Of view, difficult as il may he
for us to do Go-I must say that | am not sur
prised at their conduct Ii they believe, as they
loudly proclaim they do believe, that slavery
is not an evil which is to be tolerated only
and brought to an end as soon as possible bui
a divine institution tor the benefit of mankind
TO he maintained, and ii possible, extended :
and which, il it is assailed even in il single
outpost must be defended to the death, then,
even though the citadel OF slavery be not as
sailed, but only an important outwork-then
it is but natural that the south should rise in
its defense But OF course, in this as in all
other revolutions, those who take part in them
must be judged finally by the moral verdict
of mankind upon the justice of the cause
which they have risen to assert But what
ever may be our private sympathies, we, as a
nation must take no part whatever in this
contest. Most earnestly do we trust and pray
that it may be brought to a speedy end and
yet | confess that there is another wish which
l think in our mind ought to stand even before
this one-and that is the wish that the end of
this war, whenever ii does come, be it soon or
late, may ne such as shall be worth the sacri-
fee and the cost-such as shall tend TO the
civilization OF the world, and promote the
cause Of human freedom
Worcester daily spy., 1861-11-19
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1861.
THE coEsp1RAToRs AT FORT WARREN.

Several days after Mason and Slidell had
cyaded The blockade, and were thought to be
far on thei. way to Europe, the Richmond
Examiner with some natural exultation said,
awe believe that, at no distant day, Mr.. Ma
son will have The pleasure of signing a treaty
of amity on behalf OF the confederate states
with one OF the Oldest dynasties Of Europe !"
This was but one of a thousand great eXpec.
tations' which were entertained in Secessia
when it was understood that these two captur-
ed scoundrels were fairly out at sea. What
wild hopes will be deferred and what dark
copspiracies will be thwarted by the change in
the fortunes Of the hoary headed ambassadors
OF treason cannot yet be told. 1t is certain
that their great purpose TO do mischief has been
checked, and the enthusiasm OF their people
depressed by their seizure and confinement
with the common traitors, whom they had
duped 10 their ruin, Justice has developed
itself finely through the courage OF one man,
who was willing 10 take the responsibility.
The approval OF Commodore Wilkes conduct
is as cordial and unanimous as that with which
the country rung when MAJOR Anderson
opened his guns upon the traitorous walls of
Fort hIoultrie Whatever the London Times
may say, history will applaud the conduct of
the heroic officer who weighed international
etiquette lightly, when the foes Of his country
were on the alert for its destruction. While
we are writing the tNo chosen representa-
tives OF the rebellion may be sailing into
Boston harbor-the unwilling guests of the
republic which they meant TO destroy. 1t is
the romance of justice that while the war
which these ministers of oppression and mis-
rule have done their best to inaugurate goes
fol- ward, they should be held as prisoners
where the first battles for free institutions and
good government were triumphantly fought.
Though it canaot now be precisely seen when
the war will end, or what changes the rapid
progress OF events will effect, it is reasonably
certain that tley will be allowed to reflect till
the end comes upon the fortunes that have
beiallen them, in the presence Of the memoir.
ais OF the great Revolution which they haye
taught their people to ridicule and despise.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-11-19
How the Capture of Rebel Ambassadors
Effected.

From the New York Times
WAsHINGToN, Nov. l7.-When Lieut.. Fair.
fax Of the san Jacino reached the deck Of
the Trent, lie met the captain and inquired #
he had Mason and Slidell on board lie hest
tated in answering, when Mr.. Fairfax discoy-
cred Mason at distance seated. Observing
this, the captain stated that they were on
board, and Mr.. Fairfax approached the rebel
envoy, and inquired If he was not Mr.. Mason.
Mason arose and stated that he was, when Mr.
Fairfax announced that he had orders for his
arrest. Mason turned to the captain and asked
if he intended to allow this outrage to be com
mtted upon his flag. The captain made some
response, which was nauGible to my inform
ant, Mr.. Slidel at that moment came up
from the cabin and lie also was informed by
MIR. Fairfax that lie had orders ior his arrest.
The ladies of the suite coming up at the
moment conversation in an under tone was
commenced, which was followed by very
affecting scene, as it became apparent that they
were to be separated. They expressed them
selves confidently that they would never see
Mr.. Sldell or Mr. Mason again, and when the
offer was made to his family to accompany
him, MIR. Sllel objected, and asked that they
continue the voyage.
In a private conversation, it is supposed
that they gave to Eusts and Mcfarland in.
structions what to do when they reached Eu-
rope, and were mucl aStonlShed TO learn they
were also to be transferred Their baggage
was brought up and examined and various
papers, which were supposed TO be Of service
to the government, were taken possession of.
a considerable amount of money was found.
The wearing apparel was transferred to the
boats, and soon the prisoners were on board
the San Jacinto Mason was very naughty in
his manner for time after reaching the yes
sci, but SLdel was pleasant and easy in his
nlauner.
Lieut. Fairfax is by birth Virginian, and
is one of the family OF that name in the east
ern part of the state. Gen Fairfax a rebel
Virginian, who played prominent part in the
effort to bring northwestern Virginia into the
rebellion, is a member of the same family.
The lieutenant entered the naval service from
North Carolina. and it is said that lie is a dis
tani relation OF Mason, whose arrest he made
Those who knew him speak in high terms of
his loyalty and integrity
Worcester daily spy., 1861-11-19

The ATLANTIC FOR DECEMBER.--The clos
lantic Monthly will be issued to-day. The
leading article, entitled "The Home OF Lalay-
ette, " is contributed by Prof G. w, Greene,
who, while visiting Europe many years ago,
made his home with Lafayette, Francis
Wayland, Jr., describes "A Field Night in the
House of Commons" when Gladstone and
Palmerston conducted the debate. "a New
Counterblast" is another of Mr.. Higginson's
admirable essays, who is also announced as a
contributor to the new volume. The political
articles. upon "Self Possession and PROPOSES
sion," by James Russell Lowell, and eng
land and Emancipation" by an unnamed
writer, are full of interest, and the author of
Glow to Rough 1t, gives in few words
great deal of good advice to the boys
in the field. Mrs Stowe adds two chapters
to her story of Agnes of Sorrento" and the
new writer upon whom Charlotte Bronte's
mantle has fallen continues ga Story Of To
Day" "Health in the Hospital" is an impor-
tant paper by Harriet Martineau, and "a Sto.
ry of Thanksgiving Time" will be read with
pleasure by many iresde during the coming
week. For poems there are "a Legend of the
Lake by Whittier, "The Wolves" by Paul
Creyton, and Union and Liberty" a national
anthem, by Holmes. The January number
will open with articles from Hawthorne,
Agassiz, Hillard Wasson, Windship, the la.
mented Winthrop, and other writers well
known to fame.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-11-19
shocking rrageaz in HollI.ton.

One OF the most shocking murders ever
committed in Massachusetts, occurred, yester.
day, near Braggvie on the Milford branch
OF the Boston and Worcester railroad, by
which worthy old lady and her daughter
lost their lives. The circumstances of the
tragical affair, as we have been able to gather
them. are as follows =
Between nine and Ten o'clock in the fore
noon, Mrs. Reeves and her daughter, who
lived about mile from the village, became
alarmed at the conduct of man boarding
with them, named Finch, who showed symp-
toms Of delirium tremens, and sent to the viii
lage for assistance. Two men were persuaded
to go to their relief but, as Finch remained
apparently quiet and harmless, one of them
left, and soon afterward the other, taking the
prccaution to conceal an ak which was upon
the premises. While on his way back to the
Worcester daily spy., 1861-11-19
GENERAL NEWS SUMMARY.



NJ. +, Maury, political prisoner, mas been
sent to adorn the inside OF Fort Warren. He
was recently arrested in Ohio, having in his
possession large number of letters from
parties in England to parties in the southern
states. 1t is said that he has just returned
from England
Rev. Charles Cleveland, the venerable city
missionary of Boston, now in his nnetieth
year, was recently knocked down and run
over by team on Franklin street. lie is
again recovering, and will return to his hu.
name duties.
MIDDLEsEX COUNTY.
The Railroad, Appleton, and Merchants
banks OF Lowell, have taken S260,000 in the
1910 treasury notes. There has been a large
ly increased demand for the notes among all
classes since the encouraging triumph at Port
Royal.
-Four barns, situated in different parts of
Medord, were burned Sunday night with
considerable quantity of hay and grain. On
the same night double house near the NAL
den line was also set on fire. and considerably
Injured.
BRISTOL COUNTY.
While Willard Slocum of South WeStport
was sinking rocks on his farm, last week, one
of them weighing two or three tons rolled ON
him, breaking both his legs and crushing them
was thought he would not recover.
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
The one hundredth birthday Of Samuel
Downing a native of New Hampshire and an
old revolutionary soldier, now residing at Ed
inbuGg, n " is to be celebrated the last day
Of the present month, by the citizens OF the
place, in public manner, and the old veteran
is to show his smartness by telling Il large tree
with his own hands. He was mustered into
the continental service at Exeter, and served
in the war of the Revolution three years and
three months.
1t is proposed to raise an artillery regiment
of 600 men in New Hampshire, armed with
100 rifled cannon capable of carrying a two
poundball two and half miles, and making 80
discharges minute. Each gun is TO be
mounted, and managed by six men instead of
horses. The men will also carry side arms.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The battle field of Wilson Creek, Missouri,
was visited recently by gentleman from ST.
Louis, who found several bodies still unburied,
desperate was the struggle, and the clustering
graves, the human bones, The skeletons Of
horses, the fragments Of clothing, and the shot
shattered trees, were eloquent with the mourn
ful history of the August battle.
The pilIage and punder committed at Beau
fort, after the flight OF the inhabitants, was
done Dy the neld slaves, as "slght token OF
their remembrance" of the injuries they had
been made to suffer. The more fortunate and
intelligent domestic slaves vainly endeavorel
TO stand between them and their plunder.
Hon. Christopher Robins m, our minister 10
Peru will sail in the steamer which leaves
New York on the first of December His in
structions are, it is said, of such a nature as
will soon lead TO a speedy adjustment of the
long pending questions i'll dispute between tile
two governments.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-11-19

The CAPTURED FoRAG1NG PARTY "A dis.
patch from Washington gives the following
particulars in regard 10 the capture of a
foraging party of the New York thirtieth
regiment :-"Fifiy-seyen men, with five four
horse wagons, went to Dooin and Bush's
farm, to bring in forage, which they had col.
lected a day OF two before. After loading up,
Dooin invited the men to dinner The SOL
diers foolishly accepted, and more foolishy
stacked their arms outside the house, and
then went in, leaving eight men acting as
pickets in the neighborhood. The moment
the men sat down to dinner Doolin dis.
patched a servant TO the house of Brush, a
mile distant with a message that he should
inform the rebels of the presence of our sol.
diers This being done, rebel cavalry. mum.
bering about two hundred, suddenly appeared.
overpowered the piekets before they could
give alarm, and surrounded our festive fools
at Doolins table. A number made their
escape, but The rest, with the wagons and
horses, were taken. Doolin and Brush who
previous to this time were supposed to be good
Union men, were arrested day on the charge
of having betrayed our troops"
Worcester daily spy., 1861-11-19

HELP FROM CALIFoRSIA.-The sons of
Massachusetts, now resident OF California are
subscribing money for the relief Of the fami
lies of Massachusetts volunteers. The sums
collected in the state are sent to San Francis.
co, from which city they are to be forwarded
to Gov. Audrew. The subscription paper
from the little town OF Chico, one of the small
est in tile state, is signed by six sons of the
Old Bay State, each for $25. Among the
names we recognize those Of Geo. Wood.
Frank A. Barton, and A. J. Egery, all origin
ally from Worcester county.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-11-19

FROM THE ENEMY.-We have reliable in.
formation that, when the news of the caplul e
Of Port Royal reached the confederate camp
1T TIdfIussas, three SOUTH carolina regiments
demanded permission, and declared their in
tention 10 return at once to the protection of
their own state. Orders were issued at head.
qunlers 10 PreCent their departure a all hazaids.
The doctrine of state sovereignty and the
right of secession does not seem TO find as
much favor with the confederate authorities
as it did at the outset Of the rebellion.-NeU
York Times
Worcester daily spy., 1861-11-19

Mason KEEPS HIS WoRD-It is thought
that Mason and Slidell may be sent to Join the
iIlustrious company at Fort Warren. Last
spring, when Mr. Robert c. Winthrop was in
Washington, he politely asked NIr Mason
when he would visit Boston. The naughty
senator replied, Not till come as an ambaS-
sador" The time has arrived, and MIR, Mason
may present his credentials at the fashionable
court in Fort Warren.-PyoU Jo,uadl
Worcester daily spy., 1861-11-19

20 the Komng Ladies' AND Gentlemen N
w nofccAter,[ihe subscriber continues 10 receive
pupls on WEDNESDAY snd SATURDAY. AfternCons
for , the study of DRAWING in Pencil or CTayon.
fuplls N every department received as usual Every
advantage Will be afforded to students who intcnd t
teach hh9tographs Painted AVID COPIED in Water col,
9gs' 1 OF ~ Tamlmg large collection Of Oil Paintings
wafer I0iorS ana lhdla Ink Drawings for sale and on
liee exhibition. 1NOS. EDWARDS.
Studio, Nos Is and 20 Flagg's building
Sb d}m
Worcester daily spy., 1861-11-19

The Confession and Experience of an In
Vaid.-Pubshed1 for the benefit and as a warning and
u "a Tautl0n to young men who suffer from Nervous De-
nIlN, premature Decay, &c.; supplying at the same
he the means OF Self Cure, by who cured himself
v % Des put TO great expense through medical imposi
non ana quaGkery. single copies may be had of tho
aa,utnor NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, ESq. Bedford, Kings
vclopc. dJt99vS GGyeoEy9,o G VAN e' s MA
Worcester daily spy., 1861-11-19

New CoTToN.-Mr. George L. Shute, a
marine on board the Wabash, has sent on a
specimen OF Sea Island cotton from Port
Royal. 1t is the first importation from the
south this year. He says there is plenty of
cotton there; all last years crop, aud This
years crop, much OF which is unpicked and
going to seed -NenJmNpon Herad
Worcester daily spy., 1861-11-19

1t Is bad thing to make tight, but gool thing to
make up quarre but it is better fight thun to have
your grocer palm OFF any other SalerauS you than
Herrick Aliens Gold Medal manufactured at III Liberty
Street New York We are glad TO that good many
of our merchants scug it, Notwithstanding they
can't make so good p1oht it as on other kinds II
any one wants to get up fight with us let them try and
putsome other sind OF saleraus onto US besides
Herrick AlIens Gold Medal
Worcester daily spy., 1861-11-19

Cht This Out and Remember the Fact
Iha will sell Tor month, for the following prices
at the IOeucal Exchange :-Common BroOms, IA cents
each and heavier at II and 20 cens good heavy
Shaker Brooms 25 and 33 cents each; and offer good
all wool Carpets at so cents per yard former price % cts
Also cheap Carpets at II cents and 90 25 80 20, 40 and
As per yard which think is cheaper than
sold befTe In Worcester; the above prices to be cash
also will sell my Crockery and Kitchen Goods cheaper
than offered before Please call and see the prices
at the Poetca Exchange. Bay State Block.
$50 diff ORSON n. HEATH, Proprietor.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-11-19

1ouNG MEMS RHETORICAL SoCIrY.-The regular meet
ing Will be held the Hall this Evening whon the fol-
lowing question will be discussed
Resolved Tha the removal of Fremont from the COM
mand at the west is personal insult and military dis
advantage
The public are invited to nttend
Worcester daily spy., 1861-11-19

PEoPLE's MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE Com
PANY.-The annual meeting OF this corpora
tion was held on the 18th instant, and the
following officers were chosen, viz:-Direc-
tors, Henry Chaplin, Joseph Pratt, Horatio N.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-11-19

OYSTERS, OYsrERs.-J. LUDNGToN Il Co No. Foster
street. keeps constantly on hand Wholesale ana retail
the best New Haven oysters they are constantly re-
ceivng them fresh and in large quantities. they are able
to meet the wants of their customers All orders left at
their place will lie promptly attended to.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-11-19

W. A. Bachelors Splendid Hair Dye the Grigqal and
only Reliable and Harmless Hair Dye known Instan.
tantaneous nits effects does stain the skin and ny
crates the hair for life BE and use none other
than the genuine signed each side of every box
WILLIAM A BACHELOR. Sold by all respectable Drug
gists and Fancy Goods Stores everywhere Manufac.
tory No 81 Barclay street. date IS Bond street. and 232
broadway, New York d&wly aus