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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-12

Cut This Ont and Remember the Fact
That will sell month"; for the following prices,
at the Poetca Exchange :-Uommon BroOms IA cents
each, and heavier II and 20 cents good heavy
Shaker BroOms rs and 80 cents each; and offer good
all wool Carpets at 50 per yard former price Is cts
Also, cheap Carpets II cents and 90 IS 80 35 49, and
As cents per yard which think cheaper than
sold before in Worcester the above prices be cash
also will sell my Cruckery and Kitchen Goods cheaper
than offered before Please call and the prices
at the POetical Exchange. Bay state Block.
$50 diff ORSON \. HEATH, Proprietor.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-12

REPUBLICAN STATE CoMMITTEE,-The
members elect of the republican state commit.
tee met in Boston Friday noon. There was
quite large attendance. The committee was
organized by the choice of the following off.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-12

JONI NJ. Boris is still residing near Rich.
mond, taking no part in public affairs. JEFF.
Davis domestic enemies are said TO be very
bitter, making up in the intensity of their hate
what they lack in numbers. General Bishop
Polk is one of the rising stars in the rebel fir
mament, and is looking up to the secretarys ship
OF war.
TIE venerable John J. Crittenden is report
ed to have gone into the mountains of Ken
lucky, to rally their hardy denizens TO the
support Of the national flag He is every
where received with enthusiasm. Judge
Brock, patriarch of seventy years, is serving
as prvae in the Union ranks. The devoted
patriotism of these statesmen is producing fine
effect throughout the troubled state of Ken
lucky.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-12

President-Wm. Clafn of Newton
Secretary-Stephen N. Stockwell of Boston
Treasurer-James w Stone of Dorchester
Executive Committee-Wm. Clahin, Gerry NJ
Cochrane. George $. Boutwell,, Aaron c. Mayhem
Moses kimball, J. NJ Day, VIM. Brigham, J. NJ. S
Williams, 5. n. Stockwell, and James W. Stone
ex-oilicio.
Auditing Committee-W. E. Webster, j. d
Wheeler, j. Vincent Browne.
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Nem advertisements,
BARNARD, SUMNER, G co.

NHNS1 OOWnGuJ U OVs
Are now receiving the most elegant assortment of
DRESS GOODS,
that it will be possible show this season. INCLUDING
IMPERIAL REPPs, in Plain Solid Colors.
IMPERIAL Reps, Rich Printed r,onros
ErAFFE DE PARIS, Beautiful Fabric.
ARMURE REPPs.
PRINTED MERINO 81 MOUssELINE
DE LANES, very cheap
PLAIN ALL WOOL DE LANES, in SUI
perb quality and very choice shades including the very
desirable MARIE LOUISE BLUE
The above, together with upwards of
One Thousand Pieces
Medium and Low Priced Dress Goods
prices Ie3, Ia, go, and e5 Cents
New York, and comprise, altogether the most perfect
assortment ever shown in Worcester
Ladies, by making early selections, secure very
handsome Dress for moderate sum, at
BARNARD, SUMNER d cos.
X S p E c IA GAINS,
AT Twenty-Five Cents.
HAR NARD, MINER, a. co.
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% STRAY HORSE.-A horse 8
6ETS&A- years old. weighing 900 pounds, bay color,
&WN slong tall, followed the subscriber team from
-AAJeA~GIove street TO the Bay State House Stable
Oct. H. and now remains there The owner can have it
by calling on the subscriber proving property and pay
ing charges. ii. MATTIiEWS -
ol2 d3t+ No. Exchanpe street
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L. Il. Nichols, NJ. ID, Homeopathic Physi.
ciIn.-Olce andresdence liz Main street. Office hOurs
from to 3 and from to S O'Clock p NJ
Worcester, October 90 1850. DIFF jal5
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WANTED IMMEDIATELY--To en

. gage the personal interest of some person of
honorable intention, with capital of five thous
anu uoars in lifting place in the part
OF the city OF Worcester for business that will insure
GOOD per cent on the capital invested Good
gwen Address "R. d., Mt this office. diff oI2
4 OAT MAKERS WANTED.-Two or
three Girls to make Goats, wanted Immediately. at
Bank Building, Grafton. L. STOCKWELL.
OLE diff
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NTFW BOOK OF CHURCH MUSIC,

CHURCH Music consisting Of Psalm Tunes, Anihe mems,
Sentences and Chants for he OF ChOlkS SiST-
ISti SCHOOLS, CONVENTIONS, MU -ICAL ASsoCl'
AIIoNS, &c by LEONARD MARSHALL. Inc ,. an,
thor OF this work presents to the public aier
ty-fve years experience with Choirs classes alu ~
al Societies. especially suited to the wants oi ose
whom it is e,igned Particular care mas pee tahen ~
order that the Melody of each piece shouia 90 ia ~
pracei and in itself attractive and beauiliu anu " 80
eonstrct the whole harmony, that each part should De
sutiicenty distinct and at the same tnie SO ehuea
with ali the others that together they might produce an
effect pleasing attractive but not less scientific and
davotinna The elementary department Is on the sys-
te,, universally approved; the proportion of unes, in
70 the yriols has been carefully attended
~ INV ni some the very rares meters have been in
serted and the Anthems select Pieces and Chants
Of character which i Is thought cannot fail to be in
Sjnrng Glass and the Convention, and suitable the
suh1ine service of the house of God. Price 81 on re-
ceint Of which it will be mailed, postpaid. Per dozen
al Just published by OLIVER DlTSoN & CO., Bos-
ION dot OH
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N .NTIONl 60. G. THIKD BAT

A It. I.N IIUN !! co. 2, IHIhD BAT
IN TALON RIFLES.-There will be special Meet:
ing of the Comp ny, at their Armory, on TuEsDAh
EVENING Oct IS at "A O'Clock. A full attendance IS
requested as business OF importance will be Transacted
Per order Nj. S. MCC0NVILLE. Capt; Co x
i. j. O'GoRMAE, Clerk pro TEN. d3t OH
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The Union Eestorcd.-F. A. CLoUGH would
respectfully inform his friends and the public generally
that Union Block having been fully restored since the
ire he has rcOpened his old Hair Dressing Room in bet
Ter style than ever, where he Will he happy attend
upon all who may favor him with call dt APPS
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GRO GRAIN,

Extra heavv and without luster These Silks are tn
most desirable in New York. diff o'Pwa
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-12-20
From California.

Terrible rain storm on tie Pacific Coast.
SAN FRANCIsCO, Dec. 10. During
the past four days the heaviest rain storm
that has been experienced for years has
prevailed in California, causing severe
freshets in the valleys AMI great deStruc-
ton of property. The American River
rose to a great height, breaking through
the levee and flooding the city Of Sacra-
mento from one end TO the other. The
water is four feet deep in the streets this
morning, and the people are driven to
the second story of their houses. Bust
ness is entirely suspended.
The freshet from the recent heavy
rains extends throughout the valley por-
tons Of the state. The damage done is
immense. The farmers have suffered
great loss from the drowning of their
stock, while bridges, fences, and other
property have been swept away by the
food
A part of Maysville and Stockton, as
well as Sacramento, is under water. A
number of lives have been lost, but how
many is not known. Several brick bull
dings at Maysyille were undermined by
the food, and fell a heap of ruins. The
loss of property at Sacramento is estima-
ted at over half million of dollars, and
falls upon all the city. Communication
with many districts is cut off and business
is suspended.
Intelligence from San Francisco to the
l1th inst. says that the weather for the
previous two days had been more more
pleasant and is apparently becoming set
tied. The waters were generally reced-
ing.
About $4,000 have been subscribed
here for the relief of the sufferers at
Sacramento by the flood. The water has
been from two to twelve feet deep in
every house in that city. One third Of
the city is still oyerfowed. The water
however, is slowly receding.
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Lectures.

FRIEND EARLE,-I see by your pa
per of last week that the people Of New
port are moving in the right direction
4 course Of lectures well sustained in
each town in the county would not only
afford much pleasure to those who should
attend, but at the same time be a great
public good. The young must have
some entertainment. Those in active
life are deeply interested in the great
questions of the day. All, the older as
well as the younger, irrespective Of po-
Iitieal or religious preferences, would
take pleasure in coming together on such
occasions of general interest; and with
r.ch selection of speakers and due pre-
paration on their part much might be
accomplished for the instruction and i'm
pruvement Of ALL
How shall the work be done? If
Newport takes the lead, where are the
towns that will follow? cannot answer
particularly for Craftsbury, but believe
some arrangement can be made by which
this town would second Newport. What
response can be given from Albany
Irasburgh, Coventry and Derby? What
from the other towns to the east? Whal
from the valley?
One plan which might be proposed j:
this. Let so many towns as can raise
the necessary funds unite together, and
by joint committees make choice of per.
sons whom they will invite to lecture
In this way the lectures could be reason
ably expected at less cost than to hav,
each town act separately.
If there are other plans let them b,
proposed. If there are other towns tha
will enter into the arrangement, will they
not communicate in regard to the matter
through the Standard?
Yours respectfully,
c. A. J. MARSH.
Craftsbury, Dec. II, 1861,
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Great Battle in Western Virginia.

CINCINNATI, Dec, IA. A special dis
patch from Cheat Mountain to the Com
merciaI says:
Yesterday one Of the hardest and best
fought battles of the war was fought at
Allegheny Camp, Pocahontas, Va, be-
tween Gen. r, II. Milroy, commanding
the Union troops, and Gen. johnson of
Georgia, commanding the rebels. The
fight lasted from daylight until 3 o'clock
Z. NJ.
The Union loss is about thirty and the
rebel loss over two hundred, including a
Major and many other officers, and thir-
ty prisoners. Gen. johnson was shot in
the mouth, but not fatally.
The 18th Georgia regiment suffered
the most. Gen. Milroy'S force numbered
$50 men from the 9th and 18Th Indiana,
the 25th and SD Ohio, and the I'd Vir-
ginia. Gen. Johnson's force numbered
over 2000 men.
The 9th Indiana regiment fought
bravely to the last. After driving the
enemy into their barracks no less than
five times, our forces retreated in good
order. The rebels set fire to their camp
and retreated to Stanton. Gen. Milroy
has driven the last army out of Western
Virginia.
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Another ORLEANS b oY GoNE.--
Died at Camp Griffin, Virginia, Deem
Der 9Th, Edison +. FairbrotLer, son OF
Thomas Fairbroiher of Coventry, aged
twenty three years. Edsou was mem.
Der of Capt. Hale's company OF Orleans
county boys, in the sixth regiment, lie
was one of those boys who left a comfort
able home and large circle of relatives
and friends to defend the flag Of his
country, and to assist in crushing this
unholy rebellion. His disease was ty-
phoid fever, and as he was naturally Of
a slender constitution he lived only few
days after the first attack. His father
reached his bedside about three hours be-
fore his death, and found him in full pos.
session of bis mental faculties, and fully
prepared for the great change which
awaited him. His remains were buried
at Barton Landing last sabbath, at which
time an interesting discourse was deliv-
cred and the burial service Of the Meth
odist church read by Rev. Mr.. Copeland
of ST. Johnsbury. The Irasburgh Brass
Band were in attendance and discoursed
in sweet and mournful strains, and after
his remains we're deposited Ia the grave,
the Coventry military company closed
the solemn ceremonies by firing three
successive volleys over the grave.
The following sianzas were written in
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-12-20

BRITIsH BLUsTER-We hope none
of our readers will be frightened out of
their wit0by the belligerent news from
England which we publish liberal sup
ply Of this week The lion must roar
and shake his tangled name occasionally
else no one will believe that he is a rea
lion. By-and-bye, however, he will lie
down and submit to be patted right on
his terrible nose, with never a grow from
him. Just now be knows that we are
in a big fuss and have all that we can
conveniently attend to, he therefore deems
the opportunity to show his strength and
to scare us to good to be lost. In this
hact 'owever e hexibits is usual hignor-
ance of 'uman nature in general and of
Hamericans in particular Besides, is
latitude is not at all hexemplary for an
haboliionist.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-12-20

The MISSIONARY CoNyENTION.-Ac-
cordng to previous notice this convention
was held in the Congregationalist church
at Derby. The sudden and unexpected
change in the weather which took away
our sleighing and made the travelling for
any considerable distance almost imprac-
ticable, caused deep disappointment 10
the friends of missions, and, Of course, a
greatly diminished attendance. Those
who were present felt themselves well
repaid, and will be glad to attend another.
On the Wednesday evening a discourse
was preached by the Rev. Pllny II.
White of Coventry, giving a comprehen-
sive and interesting account Of the Amer
lean Board for the past half century,
Ga Thursday addresses Of highly in
teresting and profitable character were
delivered by Secretary Warren, and by
the veteran and distinguished visionary
to the HISTORIANS, the Rev. DR.. Perkins
There were only two regrets,-that the
weather had not been more propitious
aud that the convention had not beer
held two days instead Of one. Those
who we're not present sustained a preaI
loss, but those who were received ample
compensation.
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The Charleston Fire.

In the midst Of the most important
news which now appears to be bursting
in upon US from every direction, nothing
has more terrible significance than the
burning of Charleston. At five o'clock
on Thursday afternoon-to which time
our definite intelligence comes down-a
large part of the business portion of that
city had been laid in ashes. AT ten
o'clock Of the same night, the captain Of
the Illinois, passing by the harbor, beheld
the whole horizon lighted up by the
flames of and apparently still "raging
and uncomfortable conaagration." The
final extent of the ruin, therefore, is not
known to US but as wooden buildings
largely prevail, and the fire department
is in a disorgauized condition, the conha-
grafton, with such start, must have well
nigh destroyed the thjckly settled parts Of
the whole city. In enumeraiing thebuil-
dings burned the New York Herald say
at is worthy Of remark that Institute
Hall-where TIE Democratic convention
was held, which split the party and split
the nation; the thea;re--:o which the Sc
cessiouists retired 20 hold a separate con-
vcnton; St. Andrews Uall-where the
Mozart faction fgured the Charleston
Hotel and the Mills House-where the
warning factions respectively held their
headquarters IIibernian Hall-wbere
the secession ordinance was passed the
cannon and ammunition foundries, the
treason shops of the Mercury and Courier
and the headquarters of Governor Pick
ens-have been all laid in ashes. Does
it not look like a retribution Of Provi-
dence, and an omen and type Of the
future destruction of the rebellion?"
With the chronic suspicion OF a slave
community, the origin of the fire appears
at once to have been attributed to the
negroes. An discretionary plot is said
to have been discovered in Charleston,
and there are also rumors of a rising in
the interior Of the State. Arms are re-
ported to have been discovered in the
possession of negroes, who are also said
to have broken up two of the fire engines.
We must wait the confirmation Of these
rumors. The destruction Of great part
of the rebel city is bad enough, consider
ing the sufferings that will be entailed on
innocent women and children-but if the
horrors of real or apprehended insurrec-
ton are to be added, the terrible judy
ment they have brought on themselves
will move to pity even the most outraged
loyal hearts of the country. The wild
owa and orphans Of those who have been
sent out Of life by the wickedness Of
Charleston treason desire no such ven
geance. But it is no work of theirs.
Those who have sown the wind of po-
litica, must expect to reap the whirlwind
of social instruction. Perhaps the
storm of retribution has just set in, and
will now spread with fearful speed and
violence. We could wish that the return
of the South to the ark of the Constitu-
ton and the Union will be accomplished,
if hot voluntarily, through some more
mild and mereiful chastisement.-BoSton
Journal
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Great Fire in Charleston.

Particulars Of the confagratiOn- THE
fire stu raging-NegrO SLAVES tie in
cendiarieS.
FORTRESS MONROE, Dec. 10. The
Norfolk Day Book has the following:
BrdnchriHe, Dec. IL. Passengers just
arrived report destructive fire last night
at Charleston. The telegraph wires in
that city were destroyed by fire. The
fire commenced last night at nine o'clock,
in Russell & Co.'S sash factory at the
foot of Hazel street, and communicated
on the opposite side of Hazel to Came
ron & Co.'S machine shops. Under the
influence thus given, and stiff breeze,
with small supply of water, the conda-
grafton assumed a formidable character,
nearly equalling the most extensive con-
hagration on the American Continent
The theater, Floyd's coach factory oppo-
site the express office, the old executive
building, and all the houses between that
point and Queen street are burned. The
whole of one side of Broad street is de-
stroyed from Col. Gadsden's residence
to Mayyeck street. A considerable por.
ton Of the cry from East Bay to King
street is destroyed. Among the promi-
nent buildings burned are the Institute,
St Andrews Hall, Theater, Catholic Ca
thedraI, aud the Circular Church,
BraachrHe, Dec 12--5 P. NJ. The
fire is sill raging. A thousand houseless
persons are huddled in the streets.
BALTIMORE, Dec. a. The Old Point
boat brings a report Of the discovery and
prompt suppression, by the military au-
thorities, Of a negro Instruction at
Charleston.
The account states that the plot was
discovered by the body servant Of a mil
itary officer, who said that the negroes of
the city were to be joined by large bands
of negroes from the country, who were
to GENE in armed at night. lie said the
sash factory had been fired by a negro,
whom he designated and who has been
arrested. A small quantity Of arms was
found under the floor Of a negro's cabin,
They were all new and in good order,
In other negro cabins knives and hatch.
cts were found secreted.
The greatest CONSERVATION prevailed.
Families were closing and barring theif
windows. The fire companies being
composed Of men Who were engaged on
military duty elsewhere, the fire engines
were worked by negroes, who broke and
rendered useless two Of the best ones.
The offices of the Courier and Mercury
are said to be DESTROYED.
Another account states that negro in
surrections broke out in the interior Of
South Carolina two days before the fire,
which was still raging unchecked, but the
report is not well authenticated.
BALTIMORE, Dec. Is. The captain
of the Norfolk boat was informed by the
caDtain of the steamer Illinois .bat he
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-12-20

THE CAVALRY REGmENT.-After
many false reports of the departure of
this regiment, they are off at last for the
seat of war. They passed through New
York city on the 10th inst. Probably
no finer body of men than comprises
this regiment has left the state.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-12-20

Gg The Russian army at the present
time is about $4,000; the Austrian,
100000; the Prussian, 100000; the
French, $4,000; the English pretend
to muster $4,000, but this includes 2l8,-
600 blacks in India, $4,000 Colonists,
and $4,000 military and yeomanry, 40
600 volunteers, $4,000 pensioners, and
10000 constables.
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SUDDEN DEATH.-Rey Phincas
Bailey of Albany, a much respected
minister Of the gospel, died very suddenly
on Saturday last, while sitting in bis chair
lie was a man of sterling integrity and
inGexible in bis opposition to wrong in
whatever guise it appeared.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-12-20

New YORK CHARTER ELECTION
The official canvas for Mayor of New
York was completed on Friday, and
gives Opdyke, "the decent mans candi-
date" 613 votes over Gunther and 1918
over Wood.
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his memory by Capt. Hale, and were

his memory by Capt. Hale, and wer
sung by request at his grave;
Mourn for the dead no MORE
Ills young sun set in glory,
And his sweet soul Of patriot fire
Shall charm the page Of story
Mourn for the dead no more,
His task Of duty done,
And angel troops arrived
To escort him to his home.
His home, above the skies,
Soldier brothers lost to meet,
And gallant men from other corps,
With holy pride to greet.
Mourn for the dead no more,
We all shall soon be there,
Check then your tears, parents friends,
In faith, and hope, and prayer.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-12-20

A BIG Cow.-Mr c. w. Dewey Of
this town, lately slaughtered cow that
weighed $50 lbs. There was 100 lbs, OF
rough tallow. The hide weighed 81
lbs.