davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-02-08

A CARD.
y7IuE Subscriber begs to tender his seknowl-
4 Judgements to the citizens Of Burlington and
vicinity, for the very liberal patronage bestowed
during the year, and having just replepishsd bis
Stock with good assortment Of
PRINTS AND DRESS GOODS
in general.
BALMORAL AND HOOP SKIRTS,
A nice lot of ladies
CLOAKS AND sHAWLs,
Of the latest styles
Hoods and Skating Caps, DOeskins. Cas''-
u,eres, and Bearer Cloths, Wool
Frocking, F2dn1sLs, Hos
iery, 4cr &C.,
Fjatters himself that adherence to the same
characteristics in Trade bat have marked tie
past, will be sufficient guaranty for the favor
and patronage of friends and the public generally
N. 3. All Goods sold at the lowest possible
prices for Cash. Come and sec
Come one, come all , aud if we can't suit you
well kesp'good natured, and by again.
Respectfully, L. W. PAGE
.I52, Church Street.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-02-08

IMPORTANT TO HOUSEKEKPERS
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-02-08
BARRE ACADEMY.

VNHE SPRING TERM will begin on Thursday,
Il February p.
is. SPAULDING.
Barre, Jan. %, 1861. w3t
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-02-08

LADIES * GENTLEMEN's MOOSE
ROOTS
w stantly a. hand, at
A. STRONG, HAYWARD & CO.
Feb. ,, 1861. dawtf
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-02-08

n Whereas, II hath been made to appear to u
the unders sued, that the country Is in state;ot
1lind. and very disastrous consequences sre 70 be
apprehended therefrom; aud whereas
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-02-08

4 NEW FEATURE IN THE SPICE
TUIDLT
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-29
MYSTERY IN THE CAMP.

BALTIMORE, May 2S.-A special despatch
from Willlamsport to the American says the
Virginia camp opposite that place was rein
forced by two cannons and two additional com.
panies, last Sunday. Mysterious movements
have been going ON the camp, the past two
da, S. The ferrymen was warned to permit
nothing except the mail, to pass after II
o'clock to day. The camp is guarded with
great care. Neither friend nor foe is permit.
ted to visit it. Only two companies have
been on parade since Friday. All this may
be a mask TO cover retreat, or they may be
preparing to cross the river into WiIliamsport.
The home guards keep a perpetual watch
and are ready at any hour to dispute their
passage over the river. The camp is in a
very unsafe position, being in the toe of u
horse shoe, where its provisions and all posi-
bility of retreat might be easily cut off. Man.
ifestly this is what Col Allen fears. On Sat.
urday night Geserter swan the Potomac and
escaped into Pennsylvania.
Bollman's rock, at Point of Rocks, ten miles
this side of Harper's Ferry, has been thrown
across the railroad track and into the canal,
Passongees change cars there. No freight
trains are running. The Virginians are using
the track between the rock and the ferry, for
transportation of troops and munitions.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-29
ERONE CALIFORNIA.

FoRT KEARNEY, May 2S.-The pony ex-
press, from San Francisco, May Is, has ar
rived.
The California legislature had decided to
adjourn on the 10th. A law had been passed,
authorizing sale of 100000 acres Of the
school lands belonging to the state, i'll limited
quantities, for ST % an acre, on liberal cred
it. A system of reclaiming vast tracts Of
swamp lands was also commenced.
Both houses passed resolutions, by large
majorties, pIedging the tealty of the state to
the federal government, and readiness to
comply with any acquisitions for aid to sup
press the rebellion.
The legislature proposed for a vote of the
people on amendments to the state consttu'
ton for elemental sessions of the legislature,
and an election OF state officers for four years.
The corner stone of new capitol is LAID
The San Francisco WOODEN factory, in ten
days, furnished 1000 complete uniforms and
blankets to fill out orders in San Francisco
and Marysville.
Lieut.. John Upton, Sd artillery, died at
Benicia on the 18th OF April.
Two engagements have been fought with
the Humboldt River Indians; Is Indians were
killed.
Major Arnold, who has been in command
of the military post at San Diego, has resigned.
The secesslonlsts are gong east. GOV' Johh-
ston, late commander OF the Pacific division OF
the army, is spending few weeks in Los An
geos with his brother in Jaw, prior 10 his de-
parlure for his home in Texas.
Company X, first dragons from fort Tigon,
are encamped at Los Angeles, in fine health,
and they are sound to a man for the Union.
DIR. Gould, at fort Humboldt, has resigned his
position as surgeon and left tor Alabama, his
native state.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-29
THEHAnEAs coKrus CASE.

BALTIMORE, May 25-The Court House is
densely crowded to learn the proceedings in
the Merrmau ha6euS corpus case. The Mar
shall reported that re was refused admittance
to fort McHenry to serve q writ on General
Cadwallader. Judge fancy read the follow
ing =
81 ordered the attachment yesterday be
cause upon the face OF the return the detention
OF the prisoner was unlawful upon two points
First, the president, under the constitution OIL
the United States, cannot suspend the priyi
lege of writ OF hdbeaS corpus nor authorize
any military officer to do so /; second, a mill.
tary officer has no right to arrest or deain
a person. nor subjugate him TO the rules and
articles of war, for an offense against the
laws of the United States, except in aid Of
judicial authority aud subject 10 lis control
and Il party is arrested by the military, it is
the duty OF the officer to deliver him over i'm
mediately to the civil authority, to be dealt
with according to law.
shall put my opinion in writing, and file
it in the office of the circuit court, in the
course of the week.
Judge fancy added that the military au.
thority was always subordinate to the civil au-
thorities, and that under ordinary circumStan
ces it would be the duty OF the marshal to
proceed with tie posse comitdtuS, and bring
Gen. CadwaIlader into COURT but from the
VIGOROUSLY superior force, he would have to
encounter this would,be impossible he sit
the marshal had done all in his power to dis.
charge his duty.
H said he should forward his opinion to
the president, calling upon him TO perform his
constitutional duty, and see that the laws be
faithfully executed, and enforce the decree of
the court"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-29
"BoRDER STATE CAUCUS. ),

FRANKFoRr, May 29.-In the convention
Mr.. Wyckliffe's resolution was adopted for
the appointment of a committee to consider
subjects for which the convention was called,
and also Crittenden's original amendment,
proposed insthe senate of the United States,
with such amendments as will secure to the
slave states just and equal rights under the
constitution.
Gov. Magoffin was present, and was invited
to seat during the sessions. Full delegations
are arriving from Missouri and Kentucky but
from no other states. John Caldwell appeared
from McMann and Zeivere counties, Tenn,
and was received as an advising and consult.
ing friend
ex-governor Morehead's letter TO the Jour.
nal said that, should Lincoln hereafter as.
sumo the aspect of war, for overrunning and
subjugating the seeded states, Kentucky.
without counting the cost, ought to take IN
arms at OF ce against the government. Until
then, she should compel both sides to respect
the inviolability of her soil. The course of
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-29
FROM ST. LOUIS AND CAIRO.

ST. LOUIS, May 28.-Orders were received
yesterday to occupy Birds Point, opposite
Cairo. The 4th Regiment has been selected
for this purpose, and will probably embark to-
day. The encampment in the suburbs Is to
be broken up and the troops quartered in the
arsenal at Jefferson barracks
1t is understood that Gen. Harvey has an
thorized the instant formation of companies of
Union home guard at Hannibal, st. Joseph,
Kansas City, and Springfield, who are to be
mustered into service and armed. All the
state troops have left jefferson City, except
two companies who remain as body guard OF
the governor.
CAIRO, May 27.-The work in Certifying
this place is rapidly progressing. The levee
is literally covered with men tearing up the
railroad, wheeling earth, &c.
The passengers from the south report the
continued concentration of troops at Randolph.
A considerable number arrived there to day
and more ale expected to-night. They are
jubi!ant over their reported victories in Vir-
gna.
CAIRO. May 28.-Three thirty-two pound
ers, and earri ,ges for three twenty four pound
ers, arrived here this evening. There is no
reliable information OF the movements of Gen.
Pillow or the confederate troops
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-29

BALTIMORE, May pa gentleman from
Norfolk, who came through Richmond and
Petersburg says. Gen. Butler has not com
menced operations. An attack was expected
daily, and the utmost vigilance was exercised
The troops at Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Cos
port, rumber 10000, according TO his esti
mate. Reinforcements arrived there Friday,
Saturday, and Sunday, from Weldon, N. c.,
Columbia, S. c., and Lynchburg.
No apprehension was felt that the place
could be takan. Twenty.eight car loads of
troops passed through Petersburg Saturday.
He thinks there were $4,000 at Richmond.
measures were being taken t. defend the lat
ter. Batteries are erected on York river and
Notifications about the city. The place is
said to be well supplied with artillery. He was
informed that there were 10000 troops at
Fredericksburg, and numerous batteries
arnptpd
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-29
MORE OF THE MYSTERY.

CHAMBERsBURG, Pa, May 2S.-The camp
opposite Williamsport was reinforce with 500
men, Monday night, and fou. field pieces
They are without regular army supplies and
are fed by secessionists in the neighborhood
On Monday, about fifty of them, under PIE.
tense of bathing, sounded the bottom of the
river for considerable distance. 1t is now
believed they contemplate fording the river.
1t is known that the secessionists at Viii.
Transport and Hagerstown are concocting a
ington county, Md. This move, it is sup
posed, is an attempt to interfere with the cleo
ton of Thomas TO congress, which is deemed
an overwhelming certainty. The Union men
of Hagerstown have nearly completed the
formation of home guard under command OF
Cant Aver
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-29
NEWS FROM NEW YORK.

New York, May 28.-The Commercials
dispatch says it is generally believed the led
eral troops have moved on Grafton and Har-
per's Ferry, from the west.
Eli Thayer has been ppointed an examiner
in the patent office The Garibald Guard,
over 1000 men, left by rail this evening for
Washington.
NEW YORK, May 28.--The steamer Coatz.
coalcos is anchored in quarantine 10 take
aboard BartIett's naval brigade for Fortress
Monroe. The steamer State of Georgia with
Aliens regiment, has sailed for Fortress Mon
roe
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-29

BosToN, May 28.-It is probably true that
two of the new s!oops ot-war ordered by con
gress will be built at the Charestown navy
yard.
The third district republican convention
held at Dedllam, to-day, voted not to make
any nomination for congress. Consequently
there will be little, if any, opposition to Judge
Thomas, the peoples candidate.
Brig Gen. Pierce, appointed to succeed Gen
Butler, promoted, left tor Washington, to-day
to report himself Tor duty.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-29

AUGUSTA, Me-, May %. : Lieut.. Oliver
o. Howard of the regular army, now one of
the professors at West Point, was to day elect
ed colonel Of the third regiment of Maine vol
unteers
BosToN BANK STATEMENT.-Capital stock,
S38 ,231 700; loans and discounts, sec, 525 600
specie, Sc, 402700; due from other banks. ST..
IA 800; due to othe banks, 50 300,oOO; de-
posts, SIS, $780, 900; circulation, Sc, 280,SOO.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-29
HILLS GLYCERINE.
OR SWEET pRINoIPLES OF oLLSi F2E j bMPR(

OR SWEET PRINCIPLES+ OF OILS, FOR IMPROV
ING AND BEAUTIFYJNG rHE HAIR.
This preparation first offered to the public in 1854
since which time, two important improvements have
been made suggested from time to time by those using ii
and by varied experiments, and now offered in state
great perfection and in and highly creditablc
STYLE well worthy he patronage OF all those who would
to themselves valuable hair dressing and pre-
sentative fluid that's really doubly valuable account
its containing those essential elements that requ-
site while Is void of all those deleterous substances
which generally used and which positively iniu-
rous to tn hair and head Prepared only by JOHN Q.
HILL, Apothecary, Mechanics Hall Building, Worces-
fer
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-29
THE BLOCKADE.

ST. Louis, Mo, May 20.-The Pensacola
correspondent OF the Mobile Advertiser says,
Lord Ly ons has written TO theBritish consul at
Pensacola, recognizing the blockade, in the
English vessels Of Its effect. No movements
Indicative OF hostilties had occurred
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-29

FOR CLEANSING, PRESERVING AND BEAUTlF

ING THE TEETH
Every body believe the annexed recommendations
of the Prepared 1ufa, from G. H. Mirick, who is at this
time successfully raetisng Dentistry in the city OF
Brooklyn n. Y Mr. Mirick is native of Worcester,
and a pupil of DR.. VIM. Newton. formerly of Wor-
cester hut of Ok ord, Mass who Is well known to
many of the resident citizens OF Worcester
The new dentrfce called Prepared Tufa,' and manu-
featured by Mr. John O. Hill, Apothecary of Worcester
Massachusetts, consider remarkably good prepare
Aside from its preventative and cleansing proper
ties (which are postve it embraces conyenie econ
ony agreeabeness in to an unsurpassed degree
II is the Onv dentrifce now recommend in nv prac-
tce and nothing would give me greater pleasure than 10
learn OF its universal use. H. u. MIktCh.
Brooklyn n. Y, March 20. 1861.
Prepared and sold by JOHN O. HILL, Apothecary,
Mechanics Hall WorcesteI. Mnss. deodtf mYl6
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-29

NEW YORK, May 2s.-Stocks are very firm but quiet
Chicago and Rock Island 80 Galena aud Chicago ut
Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati 934; Illinois Central
scrip IL, opening; Milwaukee and Prairie Uu Chen Y
Miehisan Central Al; Erie 22s Pacific Mail 6S Unit i
S5s United states ves 1881 coupons S3 Virginia skies
4SAi tennessee Skies 43; Missouri skies Alt.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-29

In Rutland MAY 81, by Rev c Allen, Menzies Moul
ton to Della L. daughter Of Warren Bigeow. Esq, all
of Rutland. -, .
In Shutesburv May 49, John Sweetscr of this city,
to Sarah 5, daughter of Charles Miles.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-29

such rascally traitors as this ex-governor
Morehead, is already as heavy as the land can
bear. Away with them.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-29
ESS. ToNoUIN MusK

The difficulty of obtaining good preparation of Musk
has suggested the proprety of introducing extract
OF this much desired and pleasant perfume Its quality
is guaranteed and its excellence cannot fail to be
knowledged upon use. Prepared only by JOHN @
HILL, Apothecary, Mechanics Hall Building Worcester
Mass. deOdtf mchZI
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-29

In this city, MAY &C. Rev Henry Eaton, IS yrs mos
Prayers at his late residence Pleasant street. this
afternoon at o'clock Friends are invited 70 attend
Taunton, 49,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-29

This new and ingenious Pomade is of the most ele
CANT and delicate preparations dressing the hair that
be Produced it is not given TO rancidty like other
pomades but retains it freshness. and fra
GRANGE for long time II is easily dfused in using,
and it mpars brilliant and lasting gloss to the hair
that it will command and receive the influence and pat
ronage of all whose tastes apprecatve and refined
Prepared only bv JOHN Q. HILL, Apotheeary, Me
chancs Hall Building, Worcester, Mass
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-29

~ llCE.-DlsSolutlon OF CopartnerShip.
The coparnership heretofore existing between the
subscribers under the name and firm of GOULD Il AN
DREWS. is this day dissolved by mutual consent aud
the affairs OF the will be settled by \ H. An
drews, to whom alone are be made and no
alone Is authorized to adjust all claims against the same
X. NJ. GOULD.
y. II, ANDREWS.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-29
Crotkrrp, 6Iass Nare. dc.

A L B E r T S. B r 0 w N ,
1871 Main street,
First Door North of the Post Office.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-29
NOPARTNFRSHIP NOTTCE-

~ subscribers have this day formed a copartnershil
Under the name and style Of KNOWLTGN & DUTCH,
iorthc purpose of transacng the wholesale AMI retail
business in Boots and Shoes, at No. Bay state House
BLOCK. CHAS l.. KNOWLTON.
j. &. DUTCH.
worcester, Dec Is. 1851
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-29

OTlCE-Dissolution of Copartnership.
ne eopartnershp heretofore existing between the
suoscrlbefs, under the name and firm of WARDEN a
JoNEs this day dissolved by consent and the
affairs OF the concern will tie settled by d. w Jones 10
whom payments alone to be made and who only Is
authorized to adjust all claims against the same ''
JOHN WARDEN.
-. ID. W. JONES.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-29

The Bolt business will he carried on nv the subscriber
at the old staud No. II Front street Wardens Block
myZ4 d6t ID. w. JONES'
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-29

w O ESTER ADEMY.
w REV. }. r. STONE, A. NJ, NJ. D., Principal.
The next Quarter commences MONDAY, May 10.
Competent and Popular Teachers in the Classics Mod
era Languages, and all that is necessary to furnish
education for Business advanced standing in Col
| lege.
~ Special attention given to those who wish to quail
| fv Themselves Tor Teachers.
Young ladies' and gentlemen desired be present
| at the opening of the session. d&wtf fl
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-29

STATE MUTUAL LIFE ASSUR-
~ ANCE COMPANY OF WORCESTER - Notice is
hereby given that The Annual Meeting OF the Assured
Members and Guarantee Stockholders of the Au
tua Lite Assurance Company of Worcester will be hold
en- at the Office of the Company, on WEDNESDAY,
June 5, at 10 o'clock a for the choice of Directors
to alter the Bylaws, and for the of any
other business which may properly before said
meeting. CLARENDON HARRIS, Scc'y
Worcester, May %, 1861. dtJe5
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-29
Notrtes.
L. ELLIS W RTH

ANAMEDICAL SOCIETY Notice is hereby given that
the COunseors of the Massachusetts Eclectic Medical
Society will meet at the LINCOLN House, in the city
Worcester, on TUESDAY. June 4, at 10 o'clock a. M,
for the examination of candidates for membership Per
order. 5. c. AMES, Cor. Sec y.
my2S deod3t
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-29

The undersigned will continue the wholesale and re-
tail Grocery business at the old stand Nos So and So
Main and invites continuance of the publie pat-
ronage so literally bestowed upon the late firm.
N ii. AN DREWS, ~ CO.
m ti( .ou & au,1rr
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-29

| STATE MUTUAL LIFE ASSUR
| ~ ANCE COMPANY OF WORCESTERSHIRE Stock
holders of this Company hereby notified that the
ANNUAL DIVIDEND of seven per cent will he payable
| the Office of the Company, on WEDNESDAY, June 5,
| to those holding stock on the 9th lust.
| WILLIAM DICKINSON Treasurer.
/ AIaA.l L Inh
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-29
miscellaneous
HORSES FOR. SA-

Pm HUhSEO FUN SALF.-iolX
Ss@ES9s good Vermont Horses for sale They can be
HTy1s seen at Gomez Stable, in rear of Tafts Ho
s7-@aA tel. The horses all young, and three OF
them large and suitable Tor work horses weighing
ll5I pounds each,
Worcester, May %, 1861. d6t* my2S
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-29

NOTICE.-The Selectmen of Grafton
hereby offer reward of two hundred dollars for
the apprehension and conviction of the person or per-
sons who set fire to the barns of Samuel H. Allen and
Lowell Baker, in said Grafton Friday evening Nav
g. or one hundred dollars for the apprehension and
vicon of the person persons fire to either of
them IONA. d. WHEELER,
II. :. WARREN, Selectmcn
GEO W ESTABRooK, Of
JOHN MCCLELLAN, Grafton.
A. W. RICE,
Grafton, May g. 1861. d3w* my9
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-05
American Incomes of NOn-ReSidentS t
be Taxed 5 per Cent.
Gold Watches to be Taxed One Dollar
and Silver Watches Fifty Cents.
OUR NATIONAL EXCISE DUTIES,
&C., &c, &c.

last for the mpos of direct tax and internal duties
raise tho Of twenty millions additional revenue
for defraying the expenses Of the government The bill
6rst up in the Senate and sent to the House of
Representatives, from which it returned with amend
ments, and Committees of Conference appointed the
suit Of whose elaboration was the bill given below
AN ACT
TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL. REVENUES FOR DEFRAY-
ING THE EXPENSES OF GOVERNMENT AND MAIN
TANNING THE PUBLIC CREDIT BY THE ASSESSMENT
AND COLLECTION OF A DIRECT TAX AND INTERNAL
DUTIES.
Be 1t enacted by the Senate and House or Representa-.
tves OF the United States of America Congress
bled That direct tax of twenty millions Of dollars be-
and is hereby, annually laid upon the United States and
the same shall be, and il hereby apportioned to the
States, respectively, in manner following
ArPORIIoNNENI pIEERRENT STATES AND