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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-21


The republican convention for the fourth
councillor district was held at Fitchburg, Sat.
urday aternoon--lhe towns being very eener-
ally represented Col Merriam of Leomin-
ster was chosen temporary president On mo-
ton of Mr.. Williams Of Worcester, Messrs.
Williams, Ruggles OF Fitchburg, and Wash.
burn OF Greenfield were appointed a commit.
tee on credentials, who reported that thirty
six towns were represented by one hundred
and thirty five delegates. On motion OF Mr.
Kuowlton of Worcester, Messrs. Knowlton
Billings of Lunenburg, Davis of Greenfield,
and Merriam Of Westminster, were appointed
a committee on the permanent organization Of
the convention, and reported as follows =
For Presdent--William b. Washburn OF Green
Geld.
For Vice Presidents-Hon. G. f. Bailey of Fitch
burg, ID. .. Fiske of Shelburne, DR.. George Chan
dlar of Worcester, Ephraim Murdoch of Winchen-
dom Samuel w Button OF n orthield.
For Secretaries-D. A. Goddard of w Worcester,
Henry y. Willis of Fitchburg.
Messrs. Rice OF Worcester, Fay Of Athol,
and Adams of North Brookfeld, were desig-
mated to receive and count the votes on an
informal ballot for councillor, with the follow
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-21

The FIGHrs AT HARPER's FERRY.-NOt
much has been reported anywhere in regard
to the fights at Harper's Ferrp. 1t appears
that three engagements have taken place
there. The telegraph has not mentioned the
first 1t told us something OF the second, in
which the 32pounder was captured. The
Washington Star of Friday gives the following
account of what had been heard of this fight
at Washington -
'Last night, at half past ten, the war depart
ment received per telegraph copy OF mod
est dispatch iron Col, Geary to Gen Banks,
announcing that he had just routed a large
body OF the enemy, and stopped in the pursuit
only to take time to write that brief announce
ment on a 81 FOUNDER, for table, that an in
slant before fell into his hands"
AT a subsequent hour the following dispatch
descriptive OF the battle was received by the
government here from General Banks head
quarters:
"Col. Geary's overwhelming defeat of the
enemy, outuumbering him six or eight to one,
as they did, doubtless grew out of the fact that
his position Boivar's Heights, Immediately
in the rear OF Harper's Ferry-is a remarkably
strong one and the further fact that the in-
iantfy OF tint attacking force were Virginia
Ashby killed is Col. Turner Ashby of Fau-
quier, reported to be the best cavalry officer in
the oiigarchy's service. 1t is evident to US
that their pressed troops had no heart in the
battle, and only fought under the compulsion
of Ashby's cavalry. Such results are but the
beginning OF the rapidly approaching end in
Virginia.
There is very naturally some anxiety to
know who was killed or wounded on our side
in this engagement. The Marlborough com
pany, commanded by Capt Backmre, lately
a Methodist clergyman at Westborough and
in which a son Of Hon. 2. C. Bacon of this
CITY IS tiEst lisIit WIS m two Of the fights
The first fight, not mentioned in the telegraph
&c dispatches, was between one of the three
companies of the Massachusetts thirteenth reg
iment and body of rebel cavalry. The only
mention OF it we have heard is in private let
ter, Of which the Boston Traveller gives the
following account
"a letter has been received from an officer
of company c, thirteenth Massachusetts regi
ment, giving an account OF a skirmishi in which
that company was engaged on Sunday, two
days before their first fight, reported by tele-
graph. 1t having been ascertained that
large quantity OF wheat was stored near Boil
var four miles up the Shenandoah from Har-
per's Ferry, that company, in command OF
Lieut.. jackson, were sent to seize it. While
on the expedition, Corporal Simpson was sent
with detachment of men some distance from
the company. A body of rebel cavalry at
tempted to cut them off, but were discovered
by the company, and put to fight. Soon after
a cloud OF dust was seen in another direction,
and Lieut.. jackson took his company into the
woods. In about ten minutes fifty rebel horse
men made their appearance, close by them.
The company fred a voey, which put the
rebels to flight, it is supposed with a loss of
five or six killed and wounded. Not man of
Lieut.. Jackson's command received a wound"
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The republican county committee of Worcester C0un-
y invite all citizens of the county, who in favor Of
union for the support Of the government and for Wig
orous prosecution Of the war, against wicked and
provoked rebellion and who determined in good
authorities in all attempts 10 restore the of the
constitution and laws over portion of the country
to send one delegate for each town and each ward of
city and one additional delegate for two hundred
votes and for every fraction hundred
in each town ward, according to the last census of
voters to convention to be holden at BRINLEY HALL
in Worcester, TUESDAY, Oct %. at il o'clock a. M
for the pupose ofnosnang candidates for the following
county officers to be voted for at the next ensuing state
election: county commissioner clerk of the courts
county treasurer and register OF deeds and for the pur
pose OF ransacting other business which may prop
erly come before the convention The members of the
county committee requested to meet ut the said Hail.
at 10 O'Clock Of the day. Per order of the
committee. W. w. RICE. Chairman
j. 4. TUCKER, Secretary. d&wto22 %
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especially when, in glowing language, he Illus
trated his theme by pertinent illusions to the
lessons which are to be drawn from the results
Of ignorance and barbarsm, as seen in the
present rebellion. In conclusion Mr. Adams
made an earnest appeal to all teachers to strike
bands anew for their work, since no power
in the community promotes civilization more
than that of the teacher
AFTERNOON SESSION
The subject of the best methods OF teaching
mental arithmetic was taken up and discussed
in very able manner, by Messrs Macomber
of Uxbridge, Paine Of Grafton, Newton OF
Worcester, Harradon of Sutton, w. 5, Greene
of Worcester, DIR. Clarke of Whitinsyllle, and
DIR. Metcalf of Mendon. After recess OF ten
minutes, a spelling exercise was HAD, the
words being pronounced by the president
Twenty words were pronounced, and only one
persona Worcester teacher-speled all OF
them correctly. Mr.. Rockwell was called
upon to give an explanation OF his his method
of extracting the cube root, when the assocla-
ton united with the glee club in singing the
hymn "America" The meeting was then
closed by singing the doxology, Praise God,
from whom ali blessings flow" SC. Previous
to the adjournment the following resolutions
were adopted
Resolved, LIST, That the thanks Of this as.
ISOLATION be rendered to the officers OF the
Filchburg and Worcester, Providence and
Worcester, and Worcester and Nashua rail-
roads, Tor their Kindness i'll furnishing tree
return tickets to those members Of the asso-
citation who have occasion TO pass over these
roads,
Resolved, %, That our thanks are due, and
hereby given, TO the citizens of WhitiEsvillc,
for the generous hospitality they have so
kindly extended to the teachers and friends of
education present, and we could hope that
they will be in some degree repaid Tor their
kindness by the increased prosperity and use
fitness of their schools.
Resolved, Sd, That we tender our thanks to
I. d. Adams, Esq, for his interesting, IN
structive, and patriotic lecture, whose senti-
ments we fully and heartily approve.
Resolved, 4th, That our thanks are given to
the Quadrille Club under the leadership OF Mr..
Dantorth, tor the pleasure they have afforded
us by their excellent musical performances,
both by night and by day.
Resolved, 9th, That it is very important for
teachers 10 meet together occasionally, to dis
cuss topics connected with their profession,
and every Hye teacher in Worcester county will
attend the meetings OF this association
Resolved, 9Th, That we will each endeayor
to be present at the next session, bringing with
us one or more OF our absent fellow laborers.
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The Republican District Committee of the Worcester
Central Senatorial District invite all citizens the dis
rct who are in favor of union for the support the gov
eminent aud for vigorous prosecution Of The against
wicked and unprOyOked rebellion, and who are deter
mined in good faith and without reservation support
the constituted authorities in all attempts to restore the
sway OF the constitution and laws aver every portion of
the country to send one delegate foreach town each
ward of city. and additional delegate for every
two hundred voters, and for every fraction over
one hundred voters in each town ward according 10
the last census of VOtels to convention holden ut
Brinley Hall, Worcester, on TUESDAY, Oct. D. at .
O'Clock 10 nominate candidate to be voted for az
senator mt the ensuing state election and transact
any other business That may properly before the
convention. CHARLES BALLARD Chairman
Worcester, Oct. l6, 1851 dEwto22 ol6
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SECESSION IN SoUTHBRIDGE,-The South
bridge journal learns on reliable authority
Chat a nest Of secessionists exist in a certain
section of the town, of men who openly and
defiautly denounce the Union and'tbe govern
ment and with the most loathsome and pro-
voking effrontery uphold the south in their
atrocious treason and rebellion. They exist
in various places we might menton-on the
road not Il thousand miles from where good
farmers barn was burnt last falkland else
where the emissaries of treason are found
'peace men" the most daslardly and con
temptible of all Judas-taced humanity, advo-
eating concessions to cut-throats TO restore
peaceful relations with them are seen and
heard"
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The legal voters Of the Worcester east senatorial dis
tc who are III favor Of union for the support of GOV
ernnent ana Igor IT'S prosecution of the panst
wicked ami unprovoked rebellion, and who are defer
mined in good faith and without reservation to
the constituted authorities in all attempts restore the
sway of the constitution and laws every portion
the country, requested elect delegates to con-
yentlon to be held at the NORrHBOR0 HOTEL, in
NOuhboio on Thu RSDAY, October a. at 10 O'Clock a.
m, for the purpose Of nominating candidate Ter sena-
tors, and the transaction Of any other business The
basis OF representation in the convention to be one dele
gate for each one hundred voters according to the last
state census majority fraction VIII entitle town TO
an additional delegate Per order of the republican dis
trlct committee. I. r. HARRINGTON, Chairman
GEO. DAVIS Secretary.
Northboro', Oct L 1851 deo1to24* %
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The Republican Committee of The Worcester South
west Senatorial District invite all the citizens the
several towns composing said district who are in favor
OF union for the support Of the government and for
vigorous prosecution Of the against wicked ANA I'M
provoked rebellion, auJ who determined in good
faith and without reservation support the constituted
authorities in all attempts to restore the sway of the
constitution and laws every portion the county,
TO send one delegate for every hundred voters and one
additional delegate for every fraction over fifty accord
ing to the last census of voters, Convention to
be held at the Town Hall il Charlton, ON THURSDAY
the twenty-fourth day Of October at II O'Clock A. m
for the purpose OF nominating candidate for senator for
said district. r. b DODGE Chairman
SETH DANIELS. Secretary. dEwto24* ol6
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same day there were ten thousand one hun
bred and forty four horses and twenty-seven
Jllree weeks the forage master has received
one hundred and fifty tons OF hay and eight
thousand bushels OF oats per week, The issue
has been very near the same.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-21

A GOLDEN EAGLE, measuring seven feet
and one inch from tip 10 tip of his wings, was
shot in Auburn, last Saturday, by Mr. Daniel
B. Corey. This big bird was sitting on a wall
when first seen, but presently flew in large
pine tree. The first shot brought him to the
ground, but he was still in such fighting con-
dition that it was dangerous to approach him.
A second shot was required 10 make him
quiet.
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CITY. AND COUNTY

CAMP LINCoLN.-R Religious services were
held IN camp yesterday, under the direction OF
Rev. Mr.. Moss. All but TWO companies in the
regiment are now full. These two companies
are Capt, Atwood's, Co. C, which has eighty"
nine men, and Capt. Wagely's, Co. G, which
has sixty six. The attention OF patriotic young
men willing to serve their country, who have
not yet enlisted, is called to this fact. 1t is
expected orders will arrive to-day designating
the time when the regiment will eave-prob"
ably by Wednesday, if not before. The rcgi-
ment will be supplied 10 day with baggage
wagons, hospital wagons, ambulances, and
horses, portion of which have already arrived
at the depot.
First Lieutenant G. S. Campbell of Co D
was the recipient, OIL Saturday, of an elegant
sword, Sc, from his friends, through S. p.
Twiss, Esq.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-21

FORREST, AS JACK CADE.-Our readers will
remember the opportunity offered them, this
evening, by which they can go to Boston by
the p NJ. train, and return home after the
entertainment, at the price of one fare for the
round trip.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-21

MYSTERIOUS CIRcUMsTANCE.-The Milford
journal says that on Monday morning last,
some persons who were passing on the Hop.
kinton road, near the Catholic cemetery, dis
covered spot on the ground profusey satur-
ated with blood. The place was examined by
Mr.. w. P. Miller, who says there were distinct
footprints of men, as though scuflle had
taken place on the ground. On bank by the
roadside there were prints of a mans fingers,
as though some person had made efforts to
pull himself up the bank, and his fingers had
slipped. Mr.. Miller traced the droppngs OF
blood in the road for quarter of mile to.
wards Hopkinton. butcher knife was found
near the spot, on Monday afternoon, by Mr..
Whitman. DIR. Russell examined the locality,
and enterlains strong suspicious that there has
been foul play. The doctor thinks as much
blood has been spilled there as is contained in
the body of man.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-21

ALL SAINTS CHURoH.-The Bishop of the
diocese of Massachusetts, will visit this church
this evening, for the purpose of administering
the apostolic rite of confirmation Services
will commence at y o'clock. The public are
cordially invited to attend
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-21

To The Young ladies and Gentlemen of
Worceeter.-lhe subscriber proposes to form Glass
10 meet ON WEDNESDAY snd SATURDAY Afternoons,
o. limited number TO commence about the first Oc'
t0Der Tor the studying OF Drawing in Pencil Cravon
fnplls III every department received usual. Every
teach. photographs Painted and Coped in Water COL.
ors, or Oh Painting large collection Of Oil Paintings
water C0iors and India Ink Drawings for sale and on
free exhibition. THOS FDW ARDS
Sc -'0'' d Ia oi'" " rlass buoihs
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-21

THREE THOUSAND BUSHELS OF CHARCOAL are nowready
for delivery from the CITY CHARCOAL YARD (ihc only
yard in the city, prices as it can be afforded
the quality. Now is the tim to winters supply
before the roads blockaded with snow orders left
1.-THE AGENTS OFFICE IN CIARKs BLOCK, at either of
the coal Offices or at Penniman Il Harrngtons No.
Main street, will receive prompt attention DIT OBJ
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-21

STURBRiDGE.-rh annual meeting of the
Worcester South Agricultural Society was
held at the societys hall on Thursday, the 17th
inst. The following officers were chosen for
Hubbard of Brimfeld Recording Secretary
David Wright of Sturbrdge; Corresponding
Secretary-Dr. C. Fiske of Sturbridge; Treas
urer-Melyin Haynes of Sturbridge
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-21

COOP Quarters FOR THE SoLDIERs,-A
correspondent suggests that very comfortable
quarters for the soldiers stationed in Worcester
may be had at the South junction machine
shop. The building is empty, is two stories
high, and some five hundred feet long, and
would make excellent barracks for regiment
of men There is a large dry and level field
of several acres contiguous to the building,
very suitable for drilling purposes. The Nor
witch railroad passes close by it, and the West
ern railroad is but short distance away. AS
the season is wet, and cooler weather is soon
coming, we hope the place referred to will be
examined, Especially if another regiment is
TO be stationed here, as is repOrted,l and if
found suitable perhaps our soldiers may be
quartered on drier soil than the Agricultural
Grounds have been found to be during the
past week
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-21

OYSTERS, OYsrERs.-J. LupNGroN II Co. No. Foster
street. keeps constantly hand, wholesale and retail
the best New Haven oysters. AS they constantly
ccving them fresh and in large quantities they are able
omeet the wants Of their All orders left at
their place will lie promptly attended to.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-21

STERLlNG.-Delegates to the Republican
County Convention-Samuel Osgood, VIM
d Peck, john Houghton. To the Senatorial
CONGRATULATIONS Sawyer, I'd, Edward Bur-
pee, Joel Houghton.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-21

The members Of the Worcester Mozart Society are re-
qucsed to meet at Sons Of Temperance Hail, OH MON
DAY Evening" Oct 81 1851 q O'Clock, for business
and election of officers. Per order.
j. A. DORlLAy gec'v
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-21

CARD-The officers and me rbers Of Rapid Engine
Co., No 3 hereby tender their sincere thanks Union
Engine Co.. of Leicester for their assistance at the fire in
Darng's Mill Saturday morning, the 18th inst. If the
opportunity assist "he Union" we shall do it
with viii. The citizens who furnished us with hot
coffee that occasion, will please accept thanks for
the same. Per order a. W. WARD Clerk
New Worcester Oct 49, 1861
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Rrtruits G0Ianteo.
C4EN. BUTLER's BRIGADE.
Men OF the old Bay state!

another cali is made TO your patriotism. The gallant
Butler asks you to rally around his Standard.
THE HERO or HATTERAs AND ANNAPoLlSI
cans again TO MS brave county men, the frecmen Mas
sachusettS, TO come forward with strong hands and will
ling hearts TO the rescue OF this glorious country from
the hands Ufits enemies
Gen Butler having been authorized to raise Brigade
in sew England this call has been ISSUED for the pur
pose Of obtaining ensnents for regiment in this
ton Of the state
DIR A. 5. FLAGG having been authorized by Gen
Butler TO raise regiment has appointed HENRY
BACON, of Worcester, Recruiting Officer. to raise
Company in Worcester and vicinity
Pay and rations commence, and quarters and equip-
ments furnished at the time of enlistment.
100 Bounty will be paid by the Government at
the end u the War For further particulars inquire AT
the Recruiting Office, No. 2Sl Nj ain Street, Ppers
Block, up stairs. diff
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-21

That will sell for month, for the following prices
at the Poetical Exchange :COmmOn BroOms, Ia cents
EACH heavier ones at II and 20 good heavy
Shaker Brooms % and 80 cents each and offer good
all wool Carpets 80 yard former price Is
Also cheap Carpets at II cents and 20 25 49, 35 40 and
IS cents per yard which think is cheaper than
sold before In Worcester; the above prices be cash
also will sell my Crockery and Kitchen Goods cheaper
than offered before Please call and the prices
at the Poetical Exchange, Bay state Block.
$50 df ORS0N n. HEATH, Proprietor
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Snetla[ glntrtes


Horse 1flaukets.-Those in want had DC 511- -
on j. NJ FOLLANSB EE, No 3 Washington Square, be-
fore purchasing. diff ol9
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The Union Singing School now opened at Warren
Hall affords good opportunity for all who would
like to have thorough instruction in vocal music
See advertisement
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m S A. TREASURY NOTES, Z 81
" PER CENT. INTEREST.
Worcester Subscription Agency Continued.

BY authority from the Treasury Department, the Sub
payable three years from date with $40 per cent inter
est VIII be open at the Worcester Bank during business
hours q nteen working DAYS afttr the 10Th INST Specie
demand Treasury Notes and bills will be recev
ed for the loan. STEPHEN SALISBURY
Subscription A gent.
Worcester Oct. 10. 1861. deodtf ol0
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The Union sestored.-F. A. CLoUGH would
respectfully inform his friends and the public generally
that Unou Block having been fully restored since the
fire. he has reopened his cid HaifDr sing Room in bet
ter style than ever where he viii be happy attend
upon all WHO may favor him with call. DIT aps
hrs. Miller 81 ChamberIin, Dentists, l42
Main street. dit o4
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Worcester County Teachers' Association,
WHITINsyILLE, Oct. 10, lS6l.-The meet
ing Of the association was held last evening in
the chapel, commencing at seven O'Clock, the
president IL. r. Greene, Esq, in the chair.
The attendance was very good indeed, and the
exercises OF the evening were listened TO with
much interest and profit, being an calculation
of The method of finding the required answer
in any term of a proportion, by j. II. Newton
OF Worcester, and an exercise in the analysis
of the English language by the president of The
association. During the evening, as well as
the other sessions OF the association, the ex.
ercises OF the occasion ware enliyened by pa
triotic and other songs by Messrs. Daniorth,
Gardner, BLY,, and Prest Of this village
AT the opening Of the session, this morning,
the committee on nominations reported the
following officers for the ensuing year, which
were unanimously elected =
For Presidential II. Greene, Esq, of Wor.
cester Vice Presidents-G. b. Marble OF Leo
minister, c. q. q. Paine of Grafton, and Dr.
r. Il. Clarke OF Whilinsyille Secretary and
Treasurer-H. f. Rockwell o. AIllbury Ex-
cester; Nathanal Eddy OF Oxford, and c. w.
Garter of Fitchburg.
Il. d. Adams, Esq, principal of the High
School, Newton Corner, was introduced as
the lecturer for the forenoon, who commenced
his address by asserting that there can be no
security for republican institutions unless they
are based on the eternal principles OF justice
=. a.,
pie, need to learn. We need TO learn what
war is also and then we shall be wise enough
to legislate so as to avoid the causes of war.
We need also to know what human slavery is,
thing that we have not yet learned. If these
three lessons are learned, the loss of millions
of property need not be regretted as the price
of the attainment. Mr. Adams then announced
as his theme-"The Bearings of Popular Ed.
ucation upon Civilization" The address oc-
cupied an hour and was listened to with in
tense interest, and was frequently applauded,