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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-27

have suspended. All confidence and credit
among individuals is gone.
If the west, to whom we are indebted for
our -four, meat, and corn, should shut down
upon us, we could not hold out three months.
1t will require from the west 100000 bushels
of corn to save this state alone from starvation.
The price OF slaves has gone down from $500
to $500 or 500, indeed they cannot be sold at
any price All our surplus capital has been
absorbed in taxes.
eve have just heard of the surrender of
Fort Sumter. Our people are growing over
the victory, and threaten 70 march on Wash
ington and take that, If the North are cow
ards let them give up but if there is any OF
the spirit of '76 left, our people here will see
sights.
"rhere is everywhere a large amount OF
Union sentiment but il dare not at present
show itself, but it will eventually. The leaders
have no intention of going back TO the Union,
bu. boldly declare that the Union must come
10 them, Cotton is king, and every knee must
bow to him. Nothing but a severe thraslilng
will bring them back. | expect the next
news we shall have will be the attempt to
take Washington. We have fools enough to
make the attempt. The Union party here is
poweress, and keep in subsection through
fear. The convention has taken away all the
power from the people. Not one paper has
the independ4 nee 10 take stand for the Union
Times are shocking hard"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-27

"FRANKIEs Book OF BIBLE MEN, pub.
lished by j. f. Tilton, is for sale at Mellen's,
who has also 'The Wits and Beaux Of Socie.
ty," by Grtce and Philip Wharton, published
by the Harpers, and "rhe Life and Career of
Major Andre" published by Ticknor & Fields.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-27
S4ardincr,s Rheumatic ana Eeur.,IoI

S5ardinsr's Rheumatic ANA Neuralgia
COMPOUND.-lhe popular prejudice against patent
medicines lave been removed in the minds of
the many who have tried the above Invaluable remedy
Certificates from among the first in the community
attest to the vrtues OF this Compound and the evidence
OF its value is overwhelming and well authenticated
as to convince the most cautious We woad call
ton TO the reliable names attached to the advertisement
in column Of this paper and advise trial this
excellent medicine, which has rapidly into
tlee 1.-THE attention 1.-THE Suffering only be gained
we feel assured that fail trialw remove all objections
which may exist they will mud the "COrp0undt
an lnestlmabe blessing. a21 dS&W3m
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-27

PATRIOTIC GIRLs.-The girls employed in
the weave shop in Pratt & Davis mill in
Unionville, have made beautiful United
States flag, which was flung to the breeze yes
terday. They fred national salute on the
occasion, and made very patriotic demonstra-
ton. Some of the girls have volunteered
their services if needed, as nurses in the army.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-27
FROM VIRGINIA The Gazette, extra, O

Alexandria, has tie annexed item:
"Alerandria, april 20.-A plot TO burn Will
lard's Hotel at Washington was discovered last
night. Fifteen lunches of inflammable mate
rial were found distributed in various parts of
the building, with slow matches attached.
Cassius M. Clay and seventy-ive border ruff
fans are quartered at Wizards, and it is sup
posed the plot was to eXterminate them"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-27

CARD.-During my absence as a member of the EN-
met Guards defence of our country my legal business
will be attended to by Geo. Swan, under the firm of
SWAN MccAFFERTY, at Office No. Flagg's Building.
NJ J. AicCAFFERTY.
Worcester April 90 1851 diff ap22
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-27

ton ;snsl Vice can he
Drought to eonvictOn Of Inc error of their and
saved from w0rli OF mental and bodily suffering by
needing the advice contained in The pop liar work ''J
NAN FRALlI, or PHYSIOLOGICAL RESEARCH.
ES 1t Is sound IN its doctrines, plain inoicnsve
in is dictates, and, being beautifully illustrated with
cOlored engravings brings everything hOm to the
ceDtlon THAT he who may read Price 2j cents
sent free everywhere, ON receipt of postage stamps
the amount. sold by the author, DR. IL. a. BARROW,
l94 Blocker ST. New York uur below NlcDougai
street, G. A. p MASON, l67 Broad street Providence
Il. L, General Agent. d3m% nch23
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Reports about Fort Plcken..

In the absence of authentic intelligence
from Fort Pickens, there are many conflicting
rumors of the condition of that fortress. The
Portsmouth (Ya.) Transcript of Sunday states
that the fort had been captured by the rebels,
with loss of $500 men on their side; but the
Baltimore Sun contradicts this report The
Cincinnati Gazette of the oath inst, however,
claims to have received direct intelligence that
the fort was really attacked, but that the as
sault was repulsed. The Gazette's account is
as follows =
"For several days past reports have been
circulated in this city that fight took place
at Fort Pickens on Wednesday or Thursday
of last week, ami that the rebels were defeated
with a heavy loss. We have now confirma
ton of the main feature of the above state
ment. Mr.. j. j. Clark drum major at New
port, has received letter from his son, who
is drum-major at Fort Pickens, which says
that on the 18th instant Fort Pickens was un
successfully attacked by the secession forces,
who were driven back with loss of thirty
three men. Not person in the garrison was
injured
The southern mail routes and telegraph
lines being still in the possession of the rebels,
we have no means of obtaining direct informa-
ton, and give these different rumors as they
come
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of medical examiners under the cattle commits
sioncrs, has transferred the sum due him from
the state, amounting to some hundreds OF dol
lars, 10 the Massachusetts soldiers fund for
the benefit OF soldiers and the families Of sol
diers called into service.
Mr. Jared Dennis of Norwich Falls, Ct,
contributes to the cause, five strong, able
bodied sons, all of whom are either at the
rendezvous, or on the way TO Washington. A
sixth son is nearly blind aud feels his mfr
nifty more now that it interteres with his de-
sire to serve his country. The old gentleman
fairly cried because he was too old to go him
self
Lieut.. Elbridge Gerry Lewis, aged 55, an
old member and officer of the Lynn rifle com.
pany died on Tuesday. Within few days.
at his request, his uniform aud sword were
hung upon the wall beside his dying bed,
that he might look upon them. III his very
last moments, too feeble to speak aloud, his
inquiries were, "How goes the battle"
The venerable Mrs. Greene OF East Green
wich, now in the ninety third year of her
age, sent to the city for yarn with which to
KNIT socks for our soldiers, saying that her
mother taught her to knit socks Tor the sol
diers of the revolution.
Ii will be remembered that Lieut.. Smead,
some months ago, was sent by Lieut.. Semmer
to Washington, as special messenger and
bearer Of important dispatches. While on the
way he stopped at Montgomery, submitted his
intelligence TO the perusal Of the rebel author
| tiles, aud then came on to Washington. The
knowledge of his treason had preceded him,
his name was stricken from the service, and
lie started for Fort Monroe, where his wife
aud children had been left, to take them home
to Georgia. The traitor was not allowed to
| enter the tort, and only had an interview with
Mrs. Smead outside the walls. Attended by a
few female friends the lady met her husband,
and in terms Of scorching rebuke reproached
| him for his shame. Go home with YOU !!
she exclaimed "Never Our pa.hs in this
world are hereafter separate. l disown you.
coward and traitor, you are no husband OF
mine, liencciorth you are to me as if dead.
| AS long as live l shall wear mourning, and
| be as widow; and rest assured shall edu-
| cate our children to eXecrate and despise your
memory as that OF recrcant and traitor.
Mrs. Snead has within the last week come
| north with her children to reside. While
passing through Baltimore their baggage was
stolen, and her entire travelling party subjected
to many brutal indgnilies
The citizens of Cambridge will hold meet
| ing, Saturday afternoon, under the venerable
| elm on Cambridge common, where Washing
ton unsheathed his sword when no took com
mand Of the American army. Ex-Gov
Wasllburn, Jared Sparks, Theophilus Par
SONS, and Joel Parker, are among the names
attached 10 the call.
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SCHOOL ExAMINATIoNs.-Th following
schools will have their annual examinations
this Saturday forenoon =
Pleasant Street-AIiss Walker, principal.
Ash Street-Mss Rogers, principal.
New Worcester-Aliss Ayres, principal.
Sycamore Stfeet-AIss Manly, principal.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-27

A CHANCE TO Do GooD.-This Saturday
afternoon, donations of money, or bleached
cotton cloth or wooden hose, will be thankfully
received for the Worcester soldiers, at the yes
try of Rev. Mr.. Swee;ser's church, where the
association of ladies having the matter in
charge are TO haze meeting.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-27

Something New at the G. reat Daguerrean
P3allce.8r Rec tenders his thanks the public fol
their liberal patronage and their attention ia
his LARGE PHOTOGRAPHS the largest eve. offered i'll
thiscity. photographs copied Life SIZE small Da.
Euerreotypes and Ambrotypes, plain finished. Par.
decentralization paid to making Views Stereoscopic OF
otherwise.
PARTICULAR ATTENTIoN.-I would also inform the
public and former patrons of Wing Eis that have
bought all Negatives made by them Fosters Block
Th1se wishing photographs from the same will please
call at my Rooms, corner OF Main and Front street
jal0 dit H. j. REED
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JOSIAH PORTER.
From his Harvard Classmates of 81.


Sand when you mount, alive you may not light
If you be traitor, or unjustly fight"
The Advertiser has Il letter from Camp Cur
tin, Harrisburg, which :-Everywhere
credit is given to Massachusetts as the banner
state and while her governor receives due
honor for his promptness, the appearance OF
her troops excited an admiration that could
not have been anticipated. The stories of the
kindness with which they were received are
really affecting People viewed with each
other in showering Inequalities upon them,
and in the streets OF Philadelphia men actually
Rugged and kissed them. Does not this sound
like the anecdotes of Italians marching forth
TO fight the battles of liberty?
The masters, submasters, and ushers, of the
Boston schools, have made proposition to re-
linquish portion of their salaries during the
continuance OF the national troubles, from 10
to % per GEN.. each, amounting ill the total to
about $4,000
The colored people OF New Bedford, in view
OF the fact, that in the absence OF a large por-
ton of the military OF that city, the people
might have sense of insecurity as TO their
persons and property, incident upon the eXlss.
tence of actual war, have pleged to the mayor
Of the city, and the governor four hundred
men who will fight, to be ready at any moment
to rally to their support wherever their seryi
ces may be required.
Its related that gentleman who has been
making efforts to get young friend into the
n Y, Custom-house, told Mr.. Barney that
the young man whose papers lie had left with
linn for an office had enlisted and gone to
Washington. Gle has y said Mr.. Barney,
"Well, write to him that the place shall be
kept open for him and let him nominate
friend to fill the place if he falls, and will
give it to him"
Hon. John Sherman, United States senator
from Ohio, is serving as private in one of the
Q4o- eQqmpanisss now encamped at Lancaster,
sIaa ~tii'S Az s0uo iaASu AiBuI ls8 o.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-27

1t is stated that senator Wigfal, aid to
Beauregard, has sent his mother and children
to Boston, and they are now residing near
that city, to remain during the southern rebel.
lion.
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Worcester, April 20, 1861.

WARRAYTED,-IIill' Liquid Amandine, for the cure
chapped hands, roughness the skin, &c. Prepared
and sold by JOHN Q. HILL, Apothecary, Mechanics
Hall Building. diff of.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-27
3lr6 advertisements.
JENKINS, HAMILTON. Il HYDE.
u9lV
a. FOR SALE-GLEN ARBOR-

On FOR SALE-GLEN ARBOR-
#sii; The late residence of W. NJ Chase This beaut-
As&ful estate, situated on West Buylston street. one
mile north Of the Court House in the city OF Worcester
contains SIX OF the best land for horticultural pur
poses to be found in the state The soil is IF the ric
character, gent slopng southwark, under the high
est state of cultivation, and has upon it as many fruit
young and thrifty apple trees Of the choicest varieties
fl bearing. great variety OF gear peach plum and
cherry trees also the smaller fruits the DOrches
ter and Lawton blackberry curran goose berry
and raspberry, etrawber v &c.
The Flower Garden is stocked with choice colec tion
oil towering shrubs. roses, herDaceous plants.
The house contains rooms, with rooms, wood
shed, &c. Connected with the house is of the best
constructed greenhouses and graperies in the Common
wealth, 40 by q feet, with span roof built by the day,
and heated hY Whites celebrated hot apnara
also, farming house, "a by IL feet The grape vines
set last year in extensive carefully prepared Dor
fciently established 10 into full bearing next
son. The stable cnains accommodations for horses
anu COW The buildings substantial and in good
pair he flower garden and house surrounded with
grounds several fine specimens Of evergreen trees
This estate will be sold at very price cash over
an existing mortgage of $1,000 which can remain for
elal years. For further particulars inquire of w. NJ
"A Franklin street. Boston, or ALDEN SEARS, Esq,
near the premises. Worcester. deod3w ap27
DRUM AND FIFE BOOKS. Mop
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tons and Music. BY X leach and Burdtt soc FIFE
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WINNERS PERFECT GUIDE FOR THE FIFE, leading to n
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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-27

pD FOR THE TRooPs.-Four addi-
tional carloads OF bread, nearly sou barrels,
went through town last evening, by the boat
train for New York.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-27

.'lsuy Me, and iii do you GsOod.'-Dr LANG
LkY'S ROOT AND HERB BIffEKS continue to be
the standard medicine Tor the of all Bilious and
Liver Complaints; llumors, from a pmue to the worst
putred sure Jaundice Headache; Piles; DysDe psa;
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Liver, restore the Appetite promote Digestion give
strength quicken the circulation and purity the blood
better than any medicine known. They are made
Of the best Roots and Herbs among which Sarsapar
lila, Yellow Dock Mandrake, Thor ughwort Cherry,
Poplar and Prickly Ash Banks, Rhubarb, Dandelion
and Others recently addcd all skillfuly combined as
to act in accordance with the laws Nature forming
the most eteclal Spring am summer Medicine that
be used Everybod" needs this medicine and all should
use It at once Pleasant and safe at ali times Only IS
and IS cents per bottle.
This same medicine is also put up in
end Herr PHiS, beautiful catarc without gripping or
pain, and will Costlveness and Piles. sold by ali
Dealers in Medicines.
Orders addressed to j. LANGLEY or GEO c.
GOODWIN Il CO.. Boston.
GEO. u, SPURR and DAVID SCOTT Wholesale
Agents for Worcester. weow,Sd6n Ineh25
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-27

JEFF. DAVIS was found hanging in effigy
at an early hour this morning, on tree at the
corner of Main and Elm streets, near the Lin
coin House.
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WAR INCIDENTS.

The circumstances of the arrest OF Lieut.. l.
N. Brown, late of the steamer Niagara, whlch
occasloned so great excitement Ill Dos'oh'
Thursday were as follows The rumor be-
came prevalent that, after lie resigned, lie
had bought tickets over the Boston and Wor'
cesler road for two savts, and that lie hau ut
tered reasonable sentiments III tate street
The first rnmor was untounded, Dut iau the
effect to create great excitement III the streets
While in State street, Brown is charged with
having stated that he was going to his pllnta-
ton, and should fight for the flag he found n.y.
ing over it, and for his native state. Ills re-
marks caused some angry feelings, but lie was
mot molested District Attorney Woodbury.
was unwilling to authorize his arrest, as nc
had no authority TO issue warrant uhdef Inc
proclamation of the president, as rebels by
that proclamation were allowed thirty days TO
lay down their arms He advised Mr.. w. L.
Burt, who was acting in the case, to Apply 10
Gov. Andrew, who at once commanded MS
arrest, which was accomplished In the mean
time the crowd, who were not able TO dscov'
err his quarters, had found some Of his baggage
at the depot, which they broke open, but find
ing no materials of war, disturbed no farther
Subsequently the mayor, in whose custody
Lieut.. Brown was placed, sent the chiet OF pc
lice to r. H. Dana, Esq, United States us
trict attorney, with information OF the fact that
Lieut.. Brown had been ordered to report to
Capt. Hudson of the Navy Yard, accompany
ing which was the inquiry as to whether that
order did not release him from civil arrest. An
affirmative answer TO the intelrogatory APP
pearing, the lieutenant and Mayor Wightman
proceeded 10 the navy yard. 80 the matter
stands at present. subject to further inquiry.
Josiah Porter, Isl lieutenant of the Boston
Light Artillery, is the first graduate of Har-
ward College called into active service. lie
was member of the class of 1852, and his
fell on alumni ofthat year have ordered for him
Il bowie knife, the same TO be the handsomest
and most serviceabIe article Of the kind ever
made in this country. The class, on Saturday
next, will proceed to the State House to tender
to the governor the knife, which they desire
him TO transmit to Lieut. Porter. In all other
respeclsa. Lieut.. Porter is completely equip
ped Tie knife bears the following inscrp
ton -
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-27

evening, by the Nashua train, and left in the
boat train for Norwich.
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CLINToN.-A letter from a member of the
Clinton Light Guards states that the company
had just been out on target shoot, at which
they did capital execution. They are aching
for orders to march south TO have shot at the
traitors. They use The Minnie rifle ball,
which is make 10 kill at distance of 800
yards.
They go to Marlborough, today, by invi-
tation, The town has appropriated literally
for the company, $1,000 for their uniforms and
$500 for the support of their families, and
about $1,000 additional has been raised by pri-
vate subscription, making the whole amount
about $500. Mr.. IL N. Bigelow contributed
$3.50. The company is full, awaiting orders,
and anxious to be off on duty.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-27

COughs.-The sudden changes Of our climate are
sources OF Pulmonary BRONCHIAL and AsTHMArIc AZ
dies peedy certainly when taken in the
early stages of the disease recourse should be
had to Br0WRs Bronchial TrocheS,' Lozenges let
the Cold, Cough, or Irritation of the Throat be ever
slight as by this precauton serious attack may
be etlectually warded off PUBLIC SPEAKERS and SING
ERs find them enectual forcearins and strengthen
ne The voice. See advertisement. G&w6m DIP
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-27

nruper az Clark, Commission Merchants. and
dealers in Flour, Grain, Meal Grass Seed. Seed Oats
salt, Lime Caiemed Plaster Plaster Paris, Ground
Oyster shells, Bone Dust and Farmers Produce gener
ally: also, Sole Agents tor the sale of Names Super
phosphates OF LIme and American Guan0-two OF the
best fertilizers in The word as thousands who hayeused
tnem and know, testify To.
DRAPER Il CLARK,
app dtf Nos 95 and 81 Front street Worcester
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-27

<1pIll lOOls
We are in the midst of the greatest excite.
ment. The storming of Fort Sumter and the
warlike news from the north has reused our
southern confederacy, and l assure you has
caused general gloom.
1--WE have come to the conclusion that the
north would not fight, that they would suffer
themselves to be spit upon without resenting
it. have told them all along they were mis-
taken in the character of the north, that they
were not always clustering, staggering, and
Boosting OF their ehivalry, but prepared them
selves cody and deliberately, and when fairly
aroused There was no backing out in them.
lWo or three companies have left this vicinity
Tor Fort Pickens, and states are collecting
from all the confederate troops princinalIv
young boys raised in the shade. An army If
regulars would whip million Of thon W.
begin to think there is fight in the north ond
that the war will be a bloody one. We hara
been told time and again by our fireaters t,,at
there would be no war that the north would
not fight. | have told them otherwise flat
war would come, that the best government
that ever existed would not be broken up will.
out struggle.
We are in bad condition for carrying on q
war. Our credit is not good. We have moi
money 10 carry Oh Il war three months with
out forcing it from the pockets Of the people
The banks in all the seeding states except ont
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-27

In this city, April IS, BY Rev Mr. souther George
Mich9icr to Mary sodler, both OF This city.
In Hartford Conn, April H. George Ii Branch Of the
Hartford Light Guard to Ellen lrat both OF Hart
ford The company left Tuesday morning for the federal
army.
In Indianapolis April 81 David Blankets of Paseack
New Jersey, to Lulhera NJ Gay formerly of Fitchburg
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-27

To Horse ners.--swect's Infalible Liniment
or Horses is unrNaled by any, and in all OF Lame
ness drlsingfrOm Sprains Bruises Wrenchiug eff
ectis magical aud certain liarness Saddle Calls,
Scratches, Mango, &c. walsu cure speedily, SPAWN
cient stages but confirmed cases are beyond the pos
5lbty of afadcafcufe. No of the kind however,
desperate or hopeessb but il may be aleviatod by
this Lniment and Its faithful application willalwaysre
movethe Lamencss, and enable the horse travel with
comparative ease.
Every horse should have this remedy at hand,
f)r!ts timely use al the first appearance of Laipeness
Intellectually prevent those toraadabe diseases
toned to which all horses liable and which render
So many otherwise valuable horses nearly worthless
mv2l d3taw&weowly
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-27

WEsTBoRo' The town of Westboro' has
voted $4,000 for war purposes. A subscription
paper which has been started has already the
amount OF $4,000 pledged, in addition, which
will be largely increased. a full company of
GA men has been formed, AL application las
been made at headquarters for a charter.
They desire to belong to the Third Battalion
Rifles. The women OF the place are busy,
making clothing for the soldiers.