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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-11-26
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The Richmond Enquirer publishes, for the
first time, an official report OF the proceedings
of the Virginia state convention last spring
1t is full of interesting developments, we are
told, and we wait with some impotence to
read the history, and hope they may not be
garbled by the authorities there. The chief
instruments in the villainy, to force the con-
vention TO measures, are well known to have
been the StaUe dedteTS-men who wicld a large
amount OF money, and are very numerous in
Richmond, and whose regular business is to
buy up the surplus slaves for the supply of the
cotton states. When the latter seeded, there
was law passed putting IL tax of 500 upon
every slave brought in for sale from a state
outside Of the then conlederacy this was done
to operate upon the border slave states.
from whence all such supplies were derived,
and hence the importance TO the class alluded
to of taking Virginia out by any means, some
OF which may be gathered from the follow.
ing statement made by member of the con-
vention winch passed an ordinance for the
secession of Virginia. hin self Union man
When the convention assembled the Rich
mond secession mob were enraged to find
that a clear majority was for the Union.
They counted the members, and calculated
that, if the Union men could be kept away
they THE secessionistsl would be in majority,
~
this statement were waited upon, and were in.
formed that they were given the choice of do
ing one Of three thingS-either to vote for
the secession ordinance, to absent them.
selves, or be hanged. Resistance was
found to be useless; the mob was pre-
pared TO go to any extremity and the ten
yielded and absented themselves. But even
with this deduction, when the remaining
members met, the majority was found to be
opposed to secession. Intimidation and VIC
lence We're then again applied. The mob was
ready to put every man to death who opposed
its will, and thus the farce of passing an or
dinance was gone through WITH though it
was never passed by a majority, but by
mere plurality, obtained by forcby keeping
away Union men enough to have turned the
scale. Thus, by fraud and violence, was car
ried that measure which is converting part of
the state into a waste; it was passed, in fact
not by the delegates of the state, but by Tie
supendlaries and assassins in the employ OF
the chief conspirators
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what he thought of this outrageous war,
and whether Virginia had acted wisely in
having made herself the tail TO South Caro-.
lina's kite.
The individual replied, that consulting her
individual interests, Virginia had acted lashLy,
but upon general principles she lad done Yiqid,
and that the south had done right, ending by
avowng genuine seeesh sentiments General
Butler repeated his question: and received the
same reply, then drawing himself back in
formed the important individual, in a very
calm manner, that his name was BUTLER,
GENERAL b. f, BUTLER and as the head Of
the Department Of New England, he arrested
him as a traitor and seceSsoniSt and that he
shoLld be sent to Fort Warren in the morn
ing"
The surprise and fright of the hall boosy in"
dividua can very well be imagined, and it
was some moments before he could realize his
situation The general continued very stern
ly. that as a United States officer, he should
not allow any one to talk reasonable senti'
ments in his presence, but that as he saw he
was under the influence Divine. he would or
der him to his berth, and il in the morning lie
did not beg his pardon and ayow Union senti.
ments, he should proceed to Fort Warren.
The astOundcd individual crawled up into his
bunk, but before morning dawned, the fear Of
again meeting the general, and the idea of
putting up" at Fort Warren instead of the
Revere House, was SO terrty ing, that he
skulked away, and probably got off the train
at New London.
The incident should teach young men to
avoid wine, and not talk too openly in favor
OF rebels with strangers in railway trains.
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From the Boston Post.
The San Jaciuto reached the roads off Fort
Warren, Sunday morning, about O'Clock
and came to anchor. The steam tug MAY
Queen lett the city between and O'Clock.
Capt. Mcklm, the United States quartermas.
ter, was the only person on board her, United
States Marshal Keyes not being present, from
some cause unknown. Capt. McKim went on
board the San JacintO about 10 O'Clock. where
he was introduced by Captain Wiikos to
Mason and Slidell, and their two secretaries.
Eustls and Mcfarland. The compliments of
the day were passed, and thercupon converse.
ton OF general nature followed 1t was
agreed by all that the atmosphere was quite
chHty The distinguished party being ready
they were transferred, about IL O'Clock,
to the May Queen, and were, under an escort
commanded by Lieutenant Fairfax soon
conveyed to The island Upon their ar
rNai within The fort, Col DiMmick was at
tending divine service, which is now regularly
held on Sundays lie was informed OF their
arrival, and at once proceeded to his quarters
where they were III waiting. An Introduction
followed, Cept Mckim on this occasion being
master OF ceremonies The interview was
somewhat formal, but the veteran colonel was
kind and courteous, though firm and dignitied.
They were assigned their apartments, which
are as good as Tie fort affords, and in about
nan all hour were occupying them. Fheir
arrival, as may well be supposed, produced a
sensation at the fort, alike among the prisoners
and the garrison. rhc political prisoners in a
special manner manifested the most intense
interest, and so tar as they were allowed,
Hooked about the ilustrous new Corners.
They were, however permitted to have but
little conversation with them. OF the ap-
pearance OF the prisoners, we may say that
SiIdel is much detected. He does not bear his
fortunes with us brave Il front as was expected
On the contrary, Mason is prodigal OF air
mess, and displays a dare devil, don'tcare-
atlVeness that Is somewhat characteristic of
the man. SO far as outward appearance goes
lie Is sill IN ring parlance, game" The two
ministers" messed at the table of tile Com
modore, and political topics being avoided
the relations between them have been exceed
ingly pleasant. Upon taking leave of the Off
GERS IN the ward room OF the San Jacinto YES
terday morning friendly sentiments were cor
daily offered and Is cordially returned Col
ohel Dlinmck is 'ery strict IN regard to yisi-
tors entering the fort, and hereafter his in.
struetons are such That no boat, except the
tug employed by the government will be per.
United TO touch at the wharf There are only
TWO persons who can give passes to those hay-
ing business, which will be good, and mere
curiosity visitors will be entirely excluded.
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OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
City Hall, Worcester, Nov. %, 1861.

lily nan. W oICestcl; NV. Cos AOOA'
To the Editor of the Spy:
Dear Sir-Wnl you permit Inc, through
your paper, to ask public favor?
purpose to collect and preserve, in sub.
stsnlial form, the printed annual reports of the
school committee of this city.
No copies of the annual reports made before
the year 1866 are in the possession of the
school department, and the report for the year
1857 is also wanting. His honor the mayor
informs me that the school committee of
Worcester first printed their annual report in
the year 1887.
If persons having the reports for the years
above named from 1887 TO 1866, or for 1851
are willing to donate them to the city, and
will leave them at the Office of the superin-
to place in the public library and to preserve
in the school department of the city govern
ment connected history of the public schools
of this city for the last twenty five years
j. ID. L. JONES.
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SECESSION FINANCIERING.-The secession
conspiracy has many troubles, and not the
least of them arise from their desperate at
eUuvIncs navrenvr successful. They md
themselves quite unable to control the opera
ton of natural laws. But this, instead of in
ducing them TO hear reason and become wiser,
only fills them with rage and desperation. A
writer in the Richmond Enquirer, after stating
the case and urging that solution OF the ex-
isting difficulties must be found, proposes the
following measures, which are in the selectest
style of secession wisdom -
81 Let congress declare by solemn acts,
that whoever shall ask or receive a per cent.
in consideration of the exchange OF one sort
Of money for another, whether il shall be spe-
Gle for paper money, or one sort of paper mon.
ey for another, shat be guilty Of treason, and
punished Nth DEATH
2 Let it be instantly provided that each
state shall receive at its own treasury at par,
any paper monty which may be lawfully is
sued by any bank, corporation, or individual
within its jurisdiction.
8. Let it be provided that any such money
shall be received at par in payment of all tax
es and dues to the Confederate states treasury.
4. Authorizes the treasury department to
use 1he PuuHC iuhus anu seculltles ioi ue re-
demption OF any paper money IN the confed
crate states
5. Require each bank in the confederacy to
redeem the bills Of every other bank. Let
congress be warned and wake up 10 the fran
cial perils which beset US. The banks are the
allies of Lincoln
Nowhere else in the civilized world, proba-
bly,, could man be found, capable of writing
his name, who could seriously propose such
measures. 1t requires some effort to realize
the fact that even Richmond secessionist has
been found capable of proposing them. The
financial affairs in the rebellious states must
be in sad condition to suggest such remedy
even to a mailman.
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The troops sent into eastern Virginia by
Gen. Dix have captured nine fine brass field
pieces in the town of Only on Onancock In
let. This was the residence OF Gov. Wise.
till quite recently, and was a favorite resort
of the conspirators before they threw off their
disguise Those who were most deeply inter
ested in the campaign OF 1856, will remember
the formidable and seditious letters written
from "Only, near Onancock," by the ex-gov-
ernor, threatening rebellion even then if FIRE.
mont should he elected, and talking fippantly
of a march upon Washington and the seizure
of the archives. The threats were then be-
heved to be the insane rawlings of a fanatic,
rather than the expression of deliberate and
guilty purpose to destroy the government
Fremont unfortunately was not elected, and
the conspirators, with an administration mold.
ed to their purpose, had fair field for four
years longer to mature their internal plot. II
is no fault OF theirs that it has not succeeded.
for everything that could be done thronot
high-handed treason upon sea or land to nre-
pare for a successful rebellion, was done hv
administration senators and cabinet ministers
without restraint aud without shame The
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Company A.
Company IL.
Company A,

The tally keepers were Francis Bridges of
Go. II, and E. Hewitt Of Co. a. The umpires
were George Il. Merrill of Go. A, -- Of
Co. ID, aud Thomas Gleason OF Co Ii. AT
P. NJ, the hour at which, by mutual agree
ment, the game was TO cease, the tally stood
as above, leaving the challenged party, Co. II,
victorious by nine tallies. The game was
hard fought one. lasting three hours, and en-
gagged in by the best players of both compa-
mics. Other games Of minor importance took
place, each company finding entertainment,
some in one direction, some in another, accord
ing to difference of taste.
The day was well spent by all, and was in
deed a holiday which will be remembered with
pleasure until the thanksgiving of 1862, viii h
we hope will find law aud order triumphant
throughout all our borders, or those Of us who
may live until that time still fighting the bat
ties of liberty and just government. But
viii not lrespass farther on your time and pa
thence, when there are other more important
matters engaging your attention, but close
with tie assurance that We have 0sl none of
our interest in home matters, though so far
away, but are looking forward with pleasure
to the time, @hen, having done our duty well,
we may be permitted to return ami engage in
the more agreeable vocations of civil and do
mestic life. APE.
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HAS PENSACOLA BEEN TAKEN "A Wash
ington letter, dated Nov. oath, and printed in
the New York Evening Post, Yesterday, has
the following statement lit is singular fact
that the rebels in Washington (they are for
the most part femalesl were yesterday quite
depressed in their spirits over news they pro-
fess to have obtained by the underground rail
road, that Pensacola had fallen into the pos
session of the United States government. 1t
may turn out to be false news, but the seces-
sioaists OF Washington and Baltimore got such
an announcement yesterday from the south"
If this report should prove to be correct, it
would appear to be reasonable Cor the govern
nent to inquire diligently after the means by
which the secessiOnists in Washington get
such reports.
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GEN BuRNsIDE's DIvIsGoN.-The New
York Commercial Advertiser says: This ex-
petition is rapidly approaching the period of
its departure. The 51st Pennsy lvania volun-
teers have just been assigned to the division.
The transports Of the expedition will be armed
with two or three of WARDS steel rified can
non, the range OF which is long, and will effect
ually cover the landing of any body of troops.
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DIED.

In this city, Nov 25 Sarah Charlotte dau phter Of
ADram and Eliza PeasleC, yrs mos Is DAYS.
Funeral on Thursday Nov 2S, at 2 O'Clock D. m from
81 Pleasant street Friends relatives are invited to
attend without further notice
In this city, Nov %, Hattie l.. daughter Of and
Lnretha Raymond 3 yrs mo % DAYS.
In Oxford Nov "a, Mrs Sarah s. wife of Hosea Grover
As yrs limos.
In AthOl, Nov 25. Rev OHIO Burt, IS,
In Paxton, Nov 20, Seth Clapp, ".
In Greenwood Me, Thomas W Furlone, 30. The de-
ceased was of the first settlers Of Greenwood. His
los.
In Annapolis, Nov IT, of IS phod fever. Edwin L Howe
OF Barre, private in Co. X, twenty regiment NJ
Inc deceased was young of exemplary character
beloved by his associates the company and by large
circle of friends at home.
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a LETTER has been received by the secre-
tary of the Worcester Soldiers Relief Com
mittee from DR.. Calvin Cutter, surgeon of the
twenty first regiment, M ", dated Nov 10Th,
acknowledging the receipt of hospital supplies
in which he says " With single exception
we are now well supplied with all substantial
articles needed. This unsupplied want is
scoolen mittens. In handling and carrying arms
wooden mittens, with thumb, toretinger and
long acrists. Ii you could supply quantity OF
such mittens, it would be great favor to the
men," Attention is called to this request Of
DIR, Cutter, that ladies not engaged in knitting
for Col. Devens' regiment, may help the
committee to Immediately supply his want.
Also, a lstter from Rev. w. g. Eliot, of the
Sanitary Commission, ST. Louis, Mo, dated
Nov 18th, in which he says that what they
most need, is warm ,oootten and cotton flannel un-
dergarnents, socks, dressing gowns, and slip.
pers" 1t will be remembered that winter is
now upon us, and what is done to prevent
suffering must be done Immediately. No la.
dy need excuse herself from work, because SHE
does not know where supplies are needed, or
what are most needed, for here are two cases
where wants are pressing. 1t is hoped that
the ladies of Worcester and vicinity will co.
operate with the committee, and these wants
be promptly supplied. 10
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Both boarts adjourned for one week

THE PUBLIC LIBRARY was lighted up for
the first time, last evening, gas fixtures OF
new and beautiful pattern having just been
put in. 1t made brilliant appearance.
life size statue of DIR. Green has just been
placed in the Consultation Room of the. library
the work of our townsman, Mr.. B. H. Kinney,
and it is fine specimen OF his artistic skill.
II is faithful portraiture of the lineaments
and features OF the eminent patron of the in
stitution, so truly as to strike the behoder
most iavorably at the first view, on entering
the apartment The statue represents the
doctor in a sitting posture, in his well known
attitude, surrounded by his books, and SEEM
ing almost to speak as one approaches him.
The visitors to the library 1.-THE circulating
Department. now average over two hundred
and twenty per day.
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CITY AND COUNTY
METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS,
AT the State Lunatic Hospitan Worcesterortne week
ending Nov "a lS6i ~,
Thermometer. Whd nam


Al the meeting OF the city council, last even
ing, but little business of importance was
transacted. An order was passed, increasing
the salary of the city auditor TO sloO'
The committee to whom was referred the
revised city ordinances, made their report,
recommending few slight amendments
which were adopted.
An order was adopted, that the city contract
with Henry j. Rowland for printing the re-
vised ordinances in connection with The next
Worcester Directory issued by him for 1867,
provided the expense do not exceed SO
Sanford NJ. Kendall, Edward A. Murray,
Amos Nichols, Jonathan R. Putnam, and Sim
con N. Story were drawn as jurors at the next
civil term of the superior court, commencing
on the second Monday in December.
Sundry papers were referred to the mex
city government.
Both boarts adjourned for one week.
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THE coNrRABAND QUESTION.

Edwin Croswen, a very prominent ana
e.,o,,s man man among the old democrats
&c New York, has addressed letter TO Col
1obn Cochrane, fully endorsing his speech TO
b;s reoiment.-the speech that was so cordial
" endorsed by the secretary Of war, and in
which he advocated the policy of striking at
slavery in order TO hit the rebellion. And
Mr.. Croswo states in Il postscript to the let
ter that Hon Daniel S. Dickinson, who was in
his office when he wrote it, fully concurs IN
Mr.. Cochrane's view of this question: Mr.
Croswell compliments Secretary Cameron,
not only for endorsing the policy propos IN
the speech, but also for ''the effective ability
and vipor" with which he has discharged the
d,ties of his Office lie finds in Mr.. Coch'
rane,s views OF The "contraband question" the
desirable "mddle ground between abolition
ism. on one hand, and the bad "extreme" otsur-
rendering escaped or captured slaves, on the
other. Mr.. Cochrane and Mr.. Cameron Jared
very differently at the hands of the Journal
of Commerce and the Boston Courier, not to
speak of what was said on tile subject by the
New York Herald. The Journal of Commerce
said of Mr. Cochrane -
ale has grievousy erred if he imagined
that his late constituents i'll New York had
become abolitoniSiS, o. in any manner changed
their views Of the slavery question, and in his
desperate plunge into the embrace OF the Gar
rison and Phillips parry, he has hidden farewell
to New York democracy forever
The Journal OF Commerce spoke like an
oracle, and considered this utterance decisive.
Nevertheless it was mistaken, if the judgment
of Messrs Crosswell and Dickinson in regard
to what is proper for New York democrats
is worth anything. The Boston Courier
said =
"After reading the silly stump speech of
Col Cochrane, and Mr.. Secretary Camerons
expressed approval of it, we could not help
thinking that the latter parsonage must be
about TO retire from the cabinet,
In such paragraphs as these there is is APP
parent an extreme anxiety that slavery should
not come to harm, and, perhaps, rancorous
hatred OF those who have tlie audacity to deny
that slavery is a divine institution. But we
do not find in them such an estimate OF the
value of the Union as places it above that
institution. There is much more disposition
to hunt up "abolitionism" and pick quarrel
with it, than to put down treason and save
the government. The Courier is probably
incurable; but that journal is OF little or no
importance, save as an illustration of a mosl
unhappy condition OF mind closely allied to
insanity. We have believed that its con-
ductors would, some day, discover, that the
world moves, but we have lost that faith.
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in canister shot for ordnance, and 10 w. Il.
Frost of Clinton assignor to Washburn 6
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POLICE CoURT.-On Monday, John Har-
rington alias Farrell Leonard, for breaking the
store OF VIM. d. Holbrook, with intent to en-
ter, was bound over in $500 to answer at the
next criminal term of the superior court. Da.
vid Leo and Jerry Gelley, for being drunk,
were each fined 81 and costs The latter was
committed in default. George Keeler, Philip
Mape, and Margaret Mape, for larceny, were
each fined Sc and costs. Keller appealed,
and was bound over in $780,
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Experience teaches us that dclicacy prevents many
females from applying for the alleviate suffer-
ing and save life That objection is Cbviated in The case
of"Sr James Clarkes rs prepared after the prescrip
ton of Sir James Clarke Physician Queen of Eng
land aud well known to be the only safe and remedy
for female difficulties and distractions from any Cause
They be sent in bottle containing so pills post free
by enclosing 81 and postage stamps to any agent
Sold by BUSH n CO., and all Druggists.
mis- deod&weOw
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BatchelOr's Hair Dye, THE BEST IN TIE WORLD
w. A. Batcheors Splendid Hair DYE is the 0iqqal and
only Reliable and Harmless Hair bye known Instan.
tnaneous inits effects does stain the skin and nvig
CRATES the hair for life Be careful and none other
than the genuine, signed on each side of every box
WILLIAM A BACHELOR. Sold by all respectable Drug
gsts and Fancy Goods Stores ever where. Manufac.
tory No. 81 Barclay street. Gate 6 Bond street, and 232
broadway, New FORK d&wly aus
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wonderful spirit and vitality of republican in
stitutions has saved the government from the
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LUcRETIA BoRGIA, next Thursday eve.
ming, at the Boston Academy of Music, in
which Madame Comte Borchard, Madame
Strakoscli, Brignoli, and Susini are TO appear.
We suppose there are many lovers of music in
this city and vicinity who will rejoice in the
and get home the same night will require an
extra train. Whether this can be had must
depend upon the number who will pledge
themselves to take tickets at half price to Bos-
ton and back. AS the question of an extra
train must be settled to-day, let all who wish
to go call at John Boyden's and enter their
names.
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In this CITY, Nov 20, Rev d Jones. Lowell Newton
Emerson, Esq, of South Reading to Sarah Jane Knee
land of this city.
In Auburn, Nov 90 by Rev Charles Kendall Thomas
Eaton to Martha NJ Blood both of Auburn; 2st, by Rev
a. II. Chas Cushman of this
city, to Caroline Il, daughter Of John A1esh Esq of
Auburn,
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OYSTERS orsrERs.-J. LUDNGroN Il Co No. Foster
street. keeps constantly hand wholesale and retail
the best New Haven oysters As they constantly
ceiving them fresh and in large quantities. they able
the their customers. All orders left
their place will lie promptly attended to.