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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-08-19
SEIGEL'S ARMY SAFE.

RoLLA, Mo-, Aug. 1.-THE St. Louis Re-
publican's correspondent furnishes the follow
ing item The forces engaged in the battle OF
Wilson's Creek reached their camping ground
at point eight miles southwes: of here, to-
cay, where there is an abundance Of water
and other facilities for camp life. Major
Sturgis assumed command OF the army at a
point thirty miles from Springfield and had
since conducted the retreat.
The Iowa first regiment reached here today
and will proceed Immediately TO St. Louis and
be disbanded, their term of service having ex-
pired. The loss Of this regiment was thirteen
killed. one hundred and thirty four wounded
seriously, eight MORALLY, and five missing.
Colonel Merritt, commanding the first Iowa
regiment, reports officially that the enemy
brought into the field $4,000 well armed and
disciplined troops, and 10000 irregular troops,
while our own force was only about 5000 in
the early part of the engagement, and consid.
eraby less than 1000 for the concluding four
hours of it,
Capt Emmitt Mcdonald of Habeas Corpus
notoriety, arrived at Major Sturgis' camp this
morning with a flag OF truce. ostensiby to me-
gotiate an exchange of prisoners, and procure
medical stores for the wodnded on both sides
but it is strongly suspected that he is really
acting as spy. What action Major Sturgis
will take in the matter is not known.
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FROM THE SOUTH.

LOUISVILLE, Aug. 17.-It is denied along
the Nashville railroad that the confederate au
thorities take money from those passing north
ward but it is known they take all gold in
transit, in some cases giving the owners south
ern currency Tor it.
A dispatch from the Nashville Union and
American TO the Louisville Courier, says that
president Davis has issued proclamation Or
dering all residents of the confederate states
who do not recognise the coniederacy, to de-
part within forty days, under pain oil being
condemned as aliens aud enemies. The same
dispatch corrects yesterdays dispatch, by say
ing that the battle took place at Lovettsville,
instead of Leesburg, wherein two hundred
federals and fifty contederates were killed, and
eleven hundred and fifty iederals made prison.
ers.
The Richmond Examiner says that official
sources indicate that two hundred and ten
thousand confederate troops were in the field
at the time of the passage of the bill author
izing the president to call out four hundred
thousand volunteers.
The Richmond Despatchis advocating Nor
folk as the great Atlantic port OF America.
The confederate congress adjourns on the 18th
10 meet in November. A young man from
Richmond, OF secession proclivities, and ap-
parently well informed OF the designs of tile
confederate army, says they intend an imme.
diate advance. lie predicts fighting at the
Relay House on the 18th, and says the south.
ern army is well provided with blankets, etc,
for winters campaign, and that they are in
a high state of discipline also, that there is a
universal desire 10 attack Washington.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-08-19
n SECESSION MEETING AT LOUIS
WILLIE IRA NSFOlEMED

LOUISVILLE, Aug. ia peace meeting
called by prominent secessionists, was held at
the court house this evening. AS the crowd
entered the hail. many were singing the Star
Spanged Banner" James Speed, uBionist,
was called to the chair, and James Traboe was
also nominated by persons who called the
meeting. division of the house took piece,
when Speed was declared elected. The seces.
sionsts, numbering hundred, then Withdrew
shouting for the southern c0ntederacy.
Speeches were made by Speed, Wolfe, Har-
Ian, and others. The following preamble and
resolutions were unanimously adopted. The
preamble sets forth that there is no installing
the position of Kentucky in the present civil
war, as she is undoubtedly for peace.
Resolved, That while this state desires to
be true to the Union, she also desires to have
peace with all the states.
Resolved, That we earnestly desire resto-
ration of peace to every part OF our beloved
country, and as the speediest and su. mode
Of etfecting that result, we appeal for cesSa.
ton of the war now being made on the Union.
Resolved, That we behold in a dissolution of
the Union remedy for no evils, but an aggra-
walton of all.
Resolved, That we do not see how peace
enduring and substantial, is to be attained by
the establishment Of two Independent govern
ments within the present Union.
heSOlVeu, tnat we ueprecale the attempt
being made to produce by force a disruption
of the Union.
Resolved, That for the purpose of restoring
peace all patriotic men abandon the sectional
parties at the north and at the south, and that
the rights OF the government should not be
abandoned while it dictates to armed rebellion.
Resolved, That the neutrality OF Kentucky
but foreshadowed her love Tor peace, and that
all negotiations looking for "A constitutional
settlement of all sectional differences and
preservation of the Union, shall have her
hearty cooperation.
Resolved, That we are unwilling that any
foreign power shall own the mouth OF the
Mississippi river, or any ports of the Union,
and therefore, are unaterably opposed to
dissolution of the Union.
Resolved, That we are for our country, now
and forever whether assailed by foreign or
domestic enemies.
The crowd filed the hall to overlooking.
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Important Announcement from the
War Department.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18.-The statement in
this correspondence, several days ago, that the
contederates were slowly moving their forces
to the line of the Potomac with view Of en-
tering Mary land and encouraging and support
ing the revolutionary spirit in that state, with
an ultimate design on Washington, is now re-
peated with an increased assurance OF Its
truth, and with such evidences as cannot be
disregarded With view of meeting all pos
sible contingencies which may arise in con-
nection with this subject, the administration
has just issued the following important order,
a prompt response to which, it is not doubted,
will be given, thus at once securing the capt.
tai against invasion and, at the same time,
atfordng additional confidence to the country
OF the earnestness Of the government In the
protection OF the general welare:--
WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, August
10Th, lS6l.-All commanders OF regiments of
volunteers accepted by this department IN the
states of Pennsy lvania, New Jersey, New
York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, vermont,
Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, and
Michigan, will take notice of and conform
promptly to the general order this day directed
to the governors OF the states above named,
which is as follows
To The Governor of the state of -: BY d.
recton of the president OF the United States,
you are urgently requested to forward, or
cause to be forwarded Immediately to the city
of Washington, all volunteer regiments. or
parts of regiments, at the expense OF the Unit
ed States government, that may be now en-
rolled within your state, whether under imme'
diate control, or by acceptances issued direct
from the war department, whether such voun'
teers are armed, equipped, or not The officers
of each regimental organization that may not
be full shall leave recruiting officers at their
several rendezvous, and adopt such other
measures as may be necessary TO fill up their
ranks at the earliest date possible.
AL officers OF volunteer regiments on ar
rival, will report to the commanding general,
who will provide equipments and other sup
plies necessary for their comfort. To insure
the movements Of troops more rapidly than
might otherwise be done, you will please cen.
fer with and aid all officers of independent
regiments i'll such manner as may be necessa-
~ to effect the object in view. AL clothing
or supplies belonging to or contracted for the
several regiments, shall be forwarded to
Washington tor their use, detailed reports Of
which shall be made to commanding general.
SIMON CAMERON, Secretary of War.
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rHOM WASHINGTON.

WAsH1NGToN, Aug 1S-Among the latest
appointments are Major General llallock OF
California for the regular army, and Col Geo.
A. Thomas to be brigader general of volun.
teers. The former received military educa'
ton, and is experienced, and the latter is an
army officer and attached TO Gen. Banks di-
vision.
All the military departments, composed of
the states of Delaware and Maryland and Vir-
ginia, together with the city OF Washington,
have been united in one grand department,
under the command of Major General McClel-
Ian as a consequence, Major Generals Dix
and Banks are thus placed in a subordinate
military position. The position of Fortress
Monroe is not included in this new arrange.
ment.
The state department has just issued the
following notice addressed to all whom il may
concern: "Until further notice no person will
be allowed to go abroad from port of the U.
s., without passport either from this depart.
ment, or countersigned by the secretary Of
state, nor will any person be allowed to land in
the U. s., without a passport from a minister
or consul of the U. S., or, il foreigner, from
his own government, countersigned by such
minister or consul. This regulation however,
is not to take effect in regard to persons com
ing from abroad until reasonable time shall
have elapsed for it TO become known in the
country from which they may proceed"
A scouting party, under Lieut. Gibson,
composed of the Lincoln Cavalry, Capt. Boyd,
while out to day in the ncighborhood of Pohick
Church, some twelve miles from here, encoun-
tered company of secession cavalry. A
slight skirmish ensued, during which private
Irwin, belonging to Philadelphia, was killed.
One of the Contederates was seen 10 fall from
his horse, but his friends succeeded in carrying
off his body.
Three men, representing themselves as be.
longing to the Empire Rangers of Louisiana,
came to our piGkets to-day. They left Rich
mond fourteen days ago After hearing they
were sent to Washington
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FROM FoKrREss aONROE.

FORTRESS MONROE, August ia flag of
truce conveyed to Craney Island, to-day, a
number of ladies wishing to go south.
Corporal Hur5urt Of the first Connecticut
regiment, who arrived yesterday from Rich
mond, brought with him a number of peti.
tons, drawn up by our wounded and impris.
oned soldiers, for compromise in relation to an
exchange of prisoners. They we've directed
to several prominent newspapers for publica
ton. Gen. Butler sent the whole batch to the
president Congressman Ely's name is said
to head one OF the petitions.
Gen, Butler yesterday assumed the respon-
sibilty Of paying the New York regiments
about twenty thousand dollars, which had beeu
deposited here for some time for want of a
paYmaSter.
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WORCESTER COUNTY HORTI-
DRIYATE SOHO OL.-ADELIZA


IL MAss-The Fail Term OF the Sixth year of this
boarding and day School will commence Sept IL. En-
glish, Classical, scientific, and Military.
c. b. METCALF, NJ A., Principal.
jyl5 dM&S&wtsep9
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-08-19
FROM THE NEW YORK SUNDAY
PAPERS.

WAsHINGToN, Aug. 17.-All the talk about
a direct attack on Washington is a mere feint
to cover Davis real purpose, which is the
closing of the lower Potomac and throwing a
strong army across the liver into st. Mary and
Charles counties, both Of which are secession
in sentiment. This done they would march
on Annapolis, counting on formidable rising
of the Mary land secessionists and the invest.
ment of Washington.
Henry Wager Hallec1 OF California is made
major general OF volunteers, and Egbert l..
Viele OF New York is appointed brigadier gen.
eral, to be put in charge ofthe camp OF rendez.
voDs and instruction near New York The
minimum standard for the regular army is
reduced to five feet three.
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cessionists near Palmyra, and one soldier killed
and several wounded. Gen. Pope immediate
ly sent orders to Gen Hurlburt to take such a
force as he deemed necessary to Marion coun
ty and quarter them on the people, and levy
contributions of horses, mules, provisions, and
such other things as are useful to soldiers,
amounting to $4,000, on the inhabitants of
the county, and $1,000 on the citizens of Pal
myra, for this outrage
KANSAS CITY, Mo, Aug. I've learn
from reliable sources that six hundred state
troops, well drilled and equipped, leave Fay
cite, Howard county, to-day, with the inten'
ton of Joining Gen. .JacksOns forces in the
southern part of the state. Four hundred of
them are said 10 be mounted men.
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TIMES DISPATCHES.

A heavy seizure o. goods for the rebels was
made near Annapolis junction to-day. The
goods were bought in Baltimore for Richmond
dealers. A draft for S4975, sent to pay for
them, with teams and wagons were also seiz.
ed and number of letters to the rebel officers
The steamer Freeborn has shelled the woods
at Matthias Point, from whence the rebels fired
on the Resolute'S boat clearing them up and
rendering them untenable for the time at least.
A general order by Gen. Scott unites the
military departments of Washington and
northeastern Virginia as the department of the
Potomac, under Gen. Mcclellan. Gen. Mans.
field is left without command and no intma.
ton has been given him as to what duty he
will be assigned to- His staff remain as here
totore.
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MISSOURI AErAIRs.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 17.-Fifty eight thousand
dollars were seized at St. Genevieve, yester
day at the request of the directors of the Pa
rent Bank here, to whom it was transferred
to-day by Gen,Fremont,
Dispatches reached here to day saying that
train conveying troops over the Hannibal
and ST. Joseph railroad was fired into by Sc
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pn1Nor NA.oI,EoN Avn sr,rE.

CLEVELAND, Auz. 18.-Prince Napoleon
and suite arrived here, last night, and took
rooms at the Angler House. They sail fol
Lake Superior to morrow evening in the
steamer North Star.
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THE SIXTEENTH REGIMENT.

New YORK, August 1S.- The sixteenth
Massachusetts regiment landed at Jersey City
from the Empire State and the State of Maine
shortly before noon. The regiment lett about
P. M, for Philadelphia.
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New YORK, Aug. Ill is understood that
the money found on Serrill, the rebel messen-
ger aboard the Persia, is worthless. 1t con
sits of post notes OF the bank of England pay
able only to his order.
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UAMILY BoARDTNG SCHOOL, Ar

Il STERLING, MASS This School, for both sexes.
is under the of WILLIAM A. T. WILLARD. assist
ed by competent Teachers 1t is his purpose to provide
for those placed under his charge good home and to at
tend faithfully to their moral physical and intellectual
training Thorough and careful instruction will be given
in the common and higher English branches in all the
studies preparatory to college or business life and in
Modern Languages. Music and Drawing. Sterling is
pleasant and healthful town. situated the Ftchburg
and Worcester railroad forty miles from Boston. and
twelve miles from Worcester and ritchburg The Inst
tuition is located half mile from the village. The build
ings and comprise every comfort and conyen
fence for school purposes. The Fairgrounds very
extensive, including Grove, Gymnasium and Cricket
Ground The next Term will commence sept End For
further particulars address WM A p. WILLARD. Ster
ling, Mass, apply to GEO. P. BURT, Esq. Of Wor
cestcr
DEMONSTRATION. Isaac Davis, Alonzo Hill. D. D,
Thos II Gage NJ. D., Worcester, and Hon d. W. Peck.
Sterling. dts2 aul4
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N &c HOI. S AC a D l. M
~ DUDLEY, MASS.


The Fail Term will open Aug, 49, aud continue IL
weeks Good facii les offered in every department of
Academic Instruction Number of students the past
year eightyhve per term. The principal conducts the
boarding house. and dcvotes careful personar attention
to every scholar Glasses formed the Fall for
intending teach In addition tile
of teachers Prof l.. H. RUSSELL, accomplished Eo-
cutionis will give Instruction in Elocchon and Rheto
rc The chief expenses Tuition from 81 so to 81 50;
Board for Gents, S225, for Ladies' 81. Deduction on
board Of fifty cents for regular absences from Friday
night until Monday morning Address the Principal
Catalogues or Circulars.
Dudlev .InIv ia 1891 d6wAw ivoo
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-10-31

DIA A remarkable Instance Of rebel
shameicsSness and proBeress to stealing
wa- manifested in Bishop General Polk i
recent eommuoieetion proposing aD ex-
ebaDge of pri-ouers. That communica.
ton was actually written on sheet OF
Congress letter pager, wit5 an cpe5ariug
of the capital at Washington aud the U.
niou arms stau PED upon It, with thirty,
three stars, aud was pant of the pluudeS
with y Li:h some traitor Senator or Cen.
grcssmau had filed bis trunk before lea,
viug Tor Tie esions OF secession, L vas
not enough for them to steal navy yards.
and ships, and ordinsnee, and IDcian
tonds, and custom houses, aud rifles, but
they actually descended to the meanuess
0. pilfeTlog stationary aud paper cutters,
and pen wiPeTs. So much for the honor
of Southern chigalry.
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An Odditv of the Last Century.

The editor Of recent edition OF Lady
Mary Wortley Montaaue's Letters gives
the following account of the Earl OF Penn
broke, great oddity Of hundred years
ago:
"Marryiug for The third tine at seven
ty FIVE. he maintained strict dominion O.
YER a wife, xhom other people thought
safely arrived at years of dscrttioD, and
quite fit to take care Of herself She
had leave to visit in al evening, but must
never, On account, stay out minute la
Ter than ten o'clock, his supper hour. -
One night. however, she stayed till past
twelve. He declined supping, teleng the
servants it could rot be ten o'clock, a.
their lady was not come home, When at
last she came iD terribl fright and be
gan makug thoussnt apologies, m !
dear" said he, very cooliy, you are un
der a mistake. it is but ju>t ten; your
watch, | see. goes too fast, aud so does
mine; we must have the man to morrow
to set them to rights, meanwhile, let u
go to supper"
His example on another occasion might
be worth iolIow;ng. OF all the Mede.
and Persian Laws established in bis house,
the mot peremptory was, that any ser
want who once ot drunk should be in
stautly discharged, no pardon granted,
no excuse ii,tened to Yet an old foot.
man, who had lived with him many years,
woul4 sometimes indulge in a pot Of ale
extraordinary, trusting to the VllfuI
blindness which be saw assumed wheG
conyenient. One fatal day even this
could not avail As my lort crossed the
hall, John appcaaed 10 full view; not
rather tipsey, or ii;tle disguised, bat
dead drunk, aud unable to stand, Lord
Pembroke went up to biu: "M7 poor
fellow. what ails you! you seem dreadful
ly i'll let ME feel your pul,c. God b!e,s
Us, be is in a raging fever; get bin to bed
directly, and seud for the spothecary F"
The apotbecary came, not to be consult
ed. for his lordshiP was physician-gener-
al in his own family, but to obey orders
to bleed the patient copiously, clap a
huge th>ter on his back, and give bim
poEcrful dose o; Fhy-io After few
day. of this treatment, wh"n the fellow
emerged weak aud wan as the seVercst
illness could have left bin, "IIah. honest
Johu," cried his master, Il IN truly glad
to see thee alive; you have had wonder
ful escape though, and ought to be thank
ful indeed Why, man, if had not
passed by aud sPied the condition you
we're 10. you would haze teen dead be-
fore now. Bot Johpi Johpi' (!ifting Up
his fUger,) "nO more Of these Jecers."
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Slight Misapprehension.

The propriety OF selecting officers OF
the same nationality to command troops
who do not folly uuderstand our Ian
guage, is fairly illustrated in the case OF
a German belonging to one of our regi-
mebts, who bad been detailed to guard
duty.
"Seutirel," said the officer of the day,
"your duty at this place is to salute all
officers according to their rank, to keep
Ere from approaching the magazine, and
ia case the enemy appears. you are tc
discharge your musket and run to the
camp. Do you understand"
eyes, Lieutenant replied the worthy
Germen.
1t appeared. little later, on being
questioned, that he understood be had
been instructed ito shoot all officers oil
rank. and then set FIRE to the magazine;
and if he saw an enemy to run away"
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The Maiden's Solilou w.

By THE BARD OF THE EAsToN HALL OF FASHION
really fear I'm destined
To live alone and free =
OF all the men who grace the earth,
Not one seems made for me.
Friends say that I was fastijious:
Walking through the brake passed
"Many stately reeds,'' aud now must take
"a crooked stick al last"
There was Mr. Smith, the merchant,
Some years ago, they said,
Would have deemed himself happy man,
Could he with me have we'd.
But |, like many others,
Stood in my own best light
Refused good man, just because
His eyes and hair were light.
Later in life, widower
With marriage offer camc--
He was good, agreeable and rich,
But Wiggins was his name,
Friends urged acceptance of his suit,
Were vexed with my reply:
Rather than be Dame Wiggins called,
An old maid | would die.
Well! if | was particular,
Tn none the less so now:
'Tis not to wealth, or station, that
My maiden heart will bow.
When in intcGrity's rough path,
Walking erect and free,
see man, | swish that Heaven
Had made just sEch for me-
Should such e'cr offer, be assured
I'd meet him with smile:
particularly if he's dressed
In clothing made by Pyle)
\ splendid assortment of Fall and Water
Clothing, at Pye's Hall of Fashion, opposite
he old Easton Bank.
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New York Markets.
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 30, Isl

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 30, 1861.
FLOUR AND NEAL Wheat Flour.
the sales comprise "a 600 btls at SIS 50a
S. 60 for SupeTfue State and Western;
S6aSB 05 for shipping brands of round
hoop Extra Ohio Rye -four; sales of
$50 bbs at S3aS4 S.. Coru Meal; sales
of $50 bbs at So 25 for New Haven
and Brandywiue, and So 80 ior Marsh 5
Calorc
GRAIN-.W Wheat; sales OF II, 800 bush
Chicago Spring at 81 lSasl 22a; 1880
do. Racine Spring at ST 2la$l %; rs,
200 do. Milwaukee Club at S 22aSl 249
Rye; sales of 500 lush River at Soc
Oat, 393 a4Oc, for State. Corn; sales Of
$4,000 bush at 57c for damaged, and
Ole. for Eastern mixed.
PROVISIONS-Pork; the sales are
400 bbls., at Sl3 25al5 75 for Mess, and
50 75aSl0 for Prime Butter and Cheese
are n moderate demend at steady rates
WHISKY is iu moderate request at
slightly lower rates; sales of 500 bbls. at
2Oda2lc.
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DisafFecticn in the North.

The Hon JOHN G. Breckinriuge. who
has ju>t arrised here Informs as t5at be
had reliable infoF n alton from some OF
bi. especial friends 10 l}erks county,
Pennsy ylyauis, thst large number Of the
citizeus of that county arc in heart BIZ
friend. and that il he uaoa2ei properly
be could raise q regiment to march under
his aud-ihat the fact Of their late
ticket formed for county officers being
Dearly all bis friends is strong proof that
such regiment light be raisod.-Rtcb
nl0lW laqulfeT.