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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-29

Col HIGGINsoN's REG1MENT.-A Beaufort,
S. c. letter says that Col. Higginson's regiment,
(tirst South Carona) numbers over seven hun
bred men, and is now encamped about three
miles below Beaufort. The camp was laid out
with order and regularity, and the men were dai.
ly improving in drill and discipline. The ne
groes learned the manual Of arms and the evo-
buttons of drill readily, and entered into the
work of perfecting their regiment with the zeal
and alacrity of white soldiers. The prejudice
that had prevailed against them, was giving
away TO more liberal views, with the prospect
that when danger comes the army will be glad
to welcome its dusky allies to the field
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-29

For the WEEKLY SPY, So year.
These are the new terms found necessary by
our cotempOraries, the New Bedford Mercury,
Springfield Republican, and Norwich Bulletin,
all smaller than our daily will be. Fhe reasons
for our change are these First, our present
sheet is too small to contain all that should APP
pear in the DAILY SPY, aud therefore is unsatis-
factory to most of our subscribers as we'll as to
ourselves; second, Cur attempt 10 overcome the
difficulty in the paper market, without changing
the subscription price, is a failure. We can not
make it successful. Notice has been given us
that paper of this size and quality will hereafter
cost US over $500 year more than we have here
tofore paid for the larger size and better quality.
Therefore, after much thought and consultation
on the subject, we decide to go back to the old
size and type and make the terms of subscrip-
ton as above stated.
Our subscribers will take notice that we shall
gain nothing by this increase of prices 1t will
not pay three-fourthS Of what will be added to
our expenses by the rise in the price of paper,
added to the taxes and the increase of our other
expenses. We had hoped that the price of paper
had gone up TO the highest point it would reach; ;
but three cents pound more is charged in the
Bill of which we have just had Lotice, with an
accompanying representation that hereafter the
charge will go higher still. We hope that print
ing paper will rot remain permanently at the
present ruinously high prices; but there is no
prospect of immediate improvement. While
cotton remains so high and scarce, the price Of
printing paper will in any case remain much
above the old figures
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-29

WEsTBoRo.-The golden wedding of Mr. and
Mrs. Jonas Longley of Westboro, was celebrated
on the 23d inst, by their children and friends
The festivities were peculiar and appropriate to
the event. and were made unusually interesting
by the profusion of gifts with which the aged
couple were surprised.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-29

DUDLES.-THe Webster Times states that Mr.
Dyer Davis of East Dudley met with serious
accident last week, by being thrown from his
wagon, both wheels of which passed over him.
He was severely cut upon his head, and other
wise badly but not fatally bruised
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-29
Worcester, Dec. &c, 1862.

FoRREsT.-We hear the inquiry from all sides
whether we are not to have an extra train by
which the admirers of this great actor here may
return home after hearing hun. In answer, we
are told that one can be had, provided tickets
enough at half price engaged to guarantee
against loss to the road. We have, II erelore, to
say to all who are interested, call at Boyden's
exchange to day and leave your names, that the
question may be settled.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-29

The LATE DR.. HAvEN.-The class of 1852 OF
Harvard college, of which surgeon s. Foster Ha-
ven, Jr., was a member, held meeting in Bos-
ION on Friday last Dr. Horace Richardson pre-
siding, and Henry G. Denny aching as secretary
Testimony to his blameless life, and devotion to
professional and public duties was borne by sew
eral gentlemen, and resolutions Ct respect for bis
memory were unanimously adopted
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-29
From Ne,y lMerinn.

KANSAS CITY, Dec 27.-Santa Fe adyices of
Dec. 18th state that it is now pretty well ascer-
tanned that there is no probability Of an immedi-
ave rcappearance Of Texans in New Mexico
Advices from fort Stanton are encournginT
Col. Warren was in active pursuit OF the rebels.
many settlers are on the way to Rio Bene to open
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-29

NEW, NV foKK Dec 2L-sToCKs are active excited, and
hlsher Chicago and Rock Island S23 Gaena and Chi
cago sOs Cleveland Toledo a. ex div Illinois Cen
tra scrip 1885, Michigan Central 922 Michigan southern
guara teed SSe; Michigan Southern 42s5 TIarlep "a.
hudson ~; hrie Railroad 63f; Pacific Mail 1859 megj
can od 1873 Missouri skies $50; Tennessee skies Sal.
Y Demand Notes l263; Treasury 3-lotG nofssss
Nl4; skies lyear certificates 9Gf A''s'
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-29

P,LICE CoURT.-0n Saturday, John ONeal,
for assault on his wife, was fined SIS and costs,
aad committed for non payment. Lyman Fay
was tried for larceny of hay from S. w Ranger
and acquitted Hon Peter C. Bacon counsel for
defendant
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-29

PROF. DUNN's LECTURES Those persons who
have subscribed for the lectures Of Prof Dunn are
requested to call at Sanfords book store and take
their tickets as the lectures to commence the 9th
of January.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-29

STEVENS PLATOON GUN.-This is the name
Of war engine that has been invented by Mr..
w. y. Stevens of this city. It is battery of
nine army rifles set six inches apart on an iron
bed, and mounted on wheels like piece OF light
artillery 1t is breech loader, and each barrel
carries an ounce ball. Metallic cartridges are
used. simple mechanical arrangement, man.
aged by one crank, loads and fires the battery,
and cleans away the shells of the cartridges.
The rifles may be centered ut any point or
spread to sweep any breadth of the field; and
they can be loaded and fired at the rate of IS
balls second, two for each barrel. shield of
steel screens those who work the machine. 1t is
evident that this platoon gun can be made to do
very effective service in many positions 1t
would be capital engine TO place in ambush for
an attacking party. We hope it may be proper
ly tested.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-29

ranches; and large numbers of miners were
rushing to the placers which were being so prof
itably worked when the Texans took possession
of that portion of the territory.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-29

The regiment to which they belong lost 1870 men
Killed, wounded and missing.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-29

GOOD THING-A continuance called ',Ssich-
ards Heater and Spark Arrester," attached to
the pipe Of one Of our office stoves does excel.
lent service. This particular stove has never be-
fore done so good service; and has never done
any service whatever at SO little cost. 1t is pa
tented article. H. L. Robertson has the right TO
sell it in Worcester and vicinity. 1t can be pro-
cured Of Mr.. Samuel Clark OIL Foster street.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-29

NEW YEARS BALL-W ssbington Engine Company No
fthls city, will give grand ball at Ncchances Hail
on Wednesday evening next Tickets for sale at Dor.
mans music store DIS dn
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-29

SABBATH SCHOOL MEETING.-The sabbath
school connected with the Old South church,
held its annual meeting last evening, large con-
gregation being present Rev. Mr.. Gould made
an interesting address, after which the efficient
superintendent, Mr.. VIM. D. Holbrook, made
his annual report, from which it appears that
the school is in very prosperous con-
dition, Notwithstanding the absence of the pas
Tor during the year, and the large drain that has
Deen made upon the school by enlistments in the
army The secretary, Mr.. c. w. Gilbert, gave
MS report, from which it appears that the school
has MY classes, with ifty-six teachers. The av-
erage attendance during the past year has been
but little less than for the last seven wears The
singing by the children, under the direction of
MIR. B. S, Mason, added much to the interest of
the occasion The exercises closed by the sing
ing of "America" by the congregation.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-29

MILFoRD.--The Milford company in the Mo.
Fart regiment lost three men killed, eight wound
zee, and five missing at Fredericksburg. The
names Of the killed were corporal Thomas Reed
John Bell, and ?. Sweeney. The wounded were
w IL Johnson, Henry B. Thayer, Leonidas
Wilkinson, Charles johnson, i. Stoddard, San
ford Bruce, Augustus Keene, and others. Corp.
Beed leaves wife and six children in Milford.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-29
THE SPY B6R tsea.

On the first of January, we shall restore our
daily sheet to the cid size and type, arrange the
: making up Of the paper so as to put in more
" reading matter, and raise the subscription price
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-29
LATEST NEWS
BY TELEGR APH
GEN. BANKS AT NEW ORLEANS.

10 THE WORCESTER DAILY SPY.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-09-20
Heaaquarters Army Of the Potomac, p
/ ra.sn yr5f-s Sept. Is, 10A. M.osn( p
Harper's Ferrv Fallen,
Disastrous Defeat and Surren-

Disastrous Defeat and Surren.
.s.a. "a. ISL der. ,4.n g.a
WASHINGTON, Sept. I6.-It is believed at
the war department that Harper's Ferry was
surrender to the rebels at o o'clock a. m.
yesterday, after COL Miles had been mortal,
ly wounded. ss gr aas r
Accounts to that effect, none of them Of.
fetal, have been received, both via Cham
bersburg and Point of Rocks. Ifit be true
nothing can prevent the mass of the rebel
army from making good its retreat::into Vir.
ginia. .ag sE,
Gen. Whites cavalry force cut its way
out from Harper's Ferry on Sunday night
and started for Chambersburg, capturing
Longsreet's ammunition train, and other
wagons to the number of sixty in all, on
their way. ra3"' ~ aa.. a6eeta a1edf q
The commander Of the cavalry reports
that Col. Miles had declared that he could
nothold Harper's Ferry longer than yester-
day morning-unless relieved. This fact
doubtless did much to induce the govern.
ment to give credence to unofficial accounts
of the surrender. aa Oh f.E a x
Nothing is made public from Mcclellan
since his official despatch of Sunday. The
general feeling here consequent on disas-
trous news from Harpe.'s Ferry and Nc.
Clelan's silence, continues rather gloomy.
Our loss at Harper's Ferry is at least
1000 men and million dollars worth Of
stock fE..f srs.sHf agarr .r5..
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T ST. PAUL. Sept, IA letter from Com
missioner Dole, introduced in the Lcgisla-
ture yesterday, dated Fort Ripley, Sept. IL,
to the Governor, says he has been there IL
days, cndeayoring to effect an amicable ar
rangement with the Chippewas, but despairs
being able to do SO. After sending mes
sengers to Hole in-the- Day, for ten days, he
finally consented to meet in Council at Crow
Wing. Instead of bringing 80 or 40 Chiefs
as agreed, he brought near 800 men, all
armed In council, Hole,in-the Day vas
bold and impudent. No result was reached
by the conference. 1t was to be renewed.
but collision was feared. Mr. Dole regards
the danger Of an out. break imminent
The letter was referred to committee OF
three, who reported and adopted resolutions
that David Cooper, II. NJ. Rice, Frederick
Ayres, and f. A. c. Hatch, be appointed
commissioners to repair to Fort Ripley, and
act on behalf of the State in conjunction
with the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, in
any negotiations best calculated to preserve
peace in the present outbreak.
! These Commissioners left last night.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-09-20

The News Of the last day or two is more
favorable to the Union cause in the east
1t seems that McClellan's army in Maryland
has fallen on the rear of the rebels under
jackson and Lee, and has had several SHARP
encounters with them, resulting generally
favorably to our side. A large number o
prisoners, some guns, and other munitions
have fallen into our hands. The fight still
going on it will be some days before the
final result is known. We shall hope fo1
the best in the mean time. s.,.... ,.,s.r,,r
LATER. The news still continues favorable
A severe engagement took place on the 1 7th
in which the Union army gained splendid
victory. A large number of prisoners taken
Loss very heavy on both sides. The indi
cations are, that if our successes are followed
mp vigorously, the whole rebel army of the
Potomac will be bagged. 80
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-09-20
From the fIawk-Eye.


We-publish below letter from Mr.. Fl III.
Trimble. We have already, publishing a
letter of some friend of Mr.. Trimble, stated
that our authority for the article Of which
he complains, was to be found in the Ottum-
wa papers, and the reports of the proceed
ings of the Convention, they contain. Ifthey
misrcpresented Mr.. Trimbles remarks. the
fault is not ours. We give Mr.. Trmb,e the
benefit OF his denial, in his own way, and
trust he will find it entirely satisfactory.
a32d3 BLooMplRLD, Sept. 10, 81.
EpITon Hawk Eye lon arriving at home
from ths South, ! learned that an article had
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-09-20
Republican County Convention

n6epUDI1Cslu COuuly CONVeHllOu
In accordance with previous notice. the
Republicans of Wapello County met in Con.
vention at Ottumwa, September 18th, and
organized by appointing J. w. Hedrick,
chairman, and G. Dudley. Secretary. r
On motion of j. W. Dixon, the chair ap-
pointed the following committee of five, on
credentials, viz: Messrs. Dixon, McPherrin,
Neighbor, Washburn and Taylor, which
committee reported delegates in attendance
from Agency, Dahlonega, Columbia, Center,
COMPETING. Cass, Green, Highland, Keokuk,
Pleasant, Polk and Richland --. 1921.
During the absence of the committee on
credentials, the Convention was addressed
by f. II. Stiles. Esq. in one Of his happiest
efforts, which elected loud applause. Mr..
Stiles reviewed the political history Of the
country, showing conclnsivcly why no loyal
Democrat could honestly act with the Ma
hony party of Iowa, and especially the obi
cations resting upon the friends of the Ia
mented Douglas to support the country in
preference to'party. a"i 14.#.f@
rg 81 RESOLUTIONS. a.e ~
Resoloed, That the only great issue before the
country, is whether the Government shall be sus-
tanned against the attacks the traitors and rebels
now in arms against It. ai '-a-f.E
Resolued, That we believe with Andy johnson, OF
Tennessee that the great and vital question before
the American People, is whether free Government
shall be preserved on the Western Continent, and
that the people are not to be diverted from that
question: by the agitation Of minor political issues
by ambitious and unprincipled demagogues, or by
the false cry Of Abolition Slavery. ....s
Resolved, That we despise and abhor, not alone
the overt act and avowed traitor but the treasona
BILE desire and disloyal sentiment.
Res'red That we remember with pride and gratitude
noble volunteers, who have freely gone forth
in defense Of country and we assure them that
those who return to their homes, after having rem
dered their services In the preservation Of bes
sed Government, viii be by us received with gener-
Gus welcome, and be held In lasting rememb rance
and esteem and over those that shall fall in defense
Of the old flag, will drop the heartfelt tear, and
cherish their names in everlasting remembra nee.
Resolued, That we earnestly invite the voters Of
this county, without regard to political association
TO elect man to the office Of Clerk of the District
Court, who will heartily endorse the principles ofthe
foregoing resolutions, and who is COMPETENT TO
FILL THE OFFICE.
On the second formal ballot, J. +. Gillas-
pie received 80 votes, being majority Of all
the votes cast. whereupon he was declared
duly nominated candidate for Clerk of the
District Court, at the ensuing election.
The following gentlemen were elected q
County Central Committee. to wi: Joseph
Hayne, J. f. Gillaspie, of Ottumwa r. w.
Boyd, Of Eddyville ; DR.. j. c. IIinsey, of
Dahlonega: W. A. Nye. Of Chilicothe, and
G. Dudley, Of Agency City. "
b, ,'' J. w. HEDRIcK, President
C. DUDLEY, Sec'y. a.A ''"'
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-09-20
Surgeons for the Battle r.: I'D.

WASHINGTON, Sept. IA demand has
been made from Headquarters army Poto-
mac for Surgeons and medical supplies
Surgeon General Hammond accord ingly
sent from Washington and caused to be
sent from eastern cities, first class surgeons
to the number of 100. He also dispatched
thither large medical supplies; immense hos.
pital accommodations being provided about
Washington. Gen. Hatch arrives he-e to.
day. He was wounded in the leg.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-09-20

New AND lNTEREsTING.-The Mercury has
dispatch from Oskaloosa to the effect that
j. B. Grinneii was acquainted with old John
Brown, and has bad some connection with a
r. r. under ground! 1t is said that fourteen
patriotic Democrats in Adams township were
thrown into 'conniption fits on reading this
startling news! sagA sa,g4 '.ot a
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-09-20

The Republicans present to the voters o.
the county, Mr.. John f. Gillaspie, as candi
date for Clerk atthe ensuing election. Mr.
Gillaspie is SO old citizen of this county
and has become known to the voters so gen.
orally by his position the past year in the
Treasurer and Collectors Office, that it is
hardly necessary to say anything in con.
nection with the announcement of his name
An experienced business man, an expert
and accomplished book-keeper, and splen.
did penman, his qualifications are most un.
questionably of the first order. Besides
this, Mr.. Gillespie proposes, il elected, to do
all the work himself, or practically at his
own expense, which will save the county a
large sum heretofore paid for clerk hire
1t strikes us that the people will be of the
opinion that Mr.. Gillaspie had better be
elected. ....
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-09-20

ryour paper Of the 10th ult., in
~rchce to my action in the Judicial Con
fvcntion held on the 14th ult., at Ottumwa
On examination I find therein the following
language used: ~
.Trimble made reply" to n speech o
Judge Hendcrshott, ''the burden of which
was an apology for having been engaged in
the army in support and defence Of the coun
try against the infamous traitors and savages
of the South"
This statement is wholly false in letter
and spirit, as is the entire article so far as il
relates me.
do not desire nor intend to be drawn into
a newspaper controversy. hut IL the author
Of the story deems it of sufficient Importance
I will meet him at any time and place in the
Second Judicial District he may name, and
grant him the opportunity of establishing
the charge. Till then, hold him concict
ed liar in public estimation.
Will you oblige by giving this place in
your paper.
Yours respectfully, II. H. TRrNBLE.
As Ottumwa papers are alluded to in the
above note, which we find in the Hawk.
Eye, in justice to Col Trimble we insert it.
and have just this to say about it II Col
Trimble win forward his remarks for publ.
cation we will publish them, and then the
public can form an opinion as to his meaning
from what he said. Quite a number of per
sons known to us to be men of truth and
veracity persist in representing that the gen
eral drift Of his speech on the occasion allu
ded to was apologize for going to the war
They still represent that he used expression.
such as that he supported this war as h
would pay an unjust tax, that he believed
the war to be unjust, and that he enlisted
in the army in order that there might be
conservative element in it to counteract tn
influence Of such men as Banks, Fremont
and other abolitionists, and so on. Now Col
/ Trimble certainly made speech here, il
which he alluded to the war and the part h
took in it. What words did he use? Tha
is the simple question. Give us the words
and It will be easy, without bandying the lie
or abusing anybody, to arrive at conclusion
approaching the truth, as to the meaning in
tended to be conveyed. It strikes us tina
this is fair proposition. ..'
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-09-20

The Mercury is in favor of war, but war
among the people of the North. Ninety-nine
words out of a hundred in that paper are de-
signed and calculated to foment divisions
and hatred among the people fits own sec
ton, who II pretends ought to sustain the
government in carrying on the war. 1t il
very indignant because Union men denounce
south ern sympathizers and semi secession
lists. because it says 1t will encourage the
rebels. What do the rebels think Of a pa
per that has called President Lincoln an Alb.
clifton Despot, and habitually denounces
and abuses supporters of the President in
his efforts to suppress the rebellion? e 'nt7 +.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-09-20

Mrs. Wittenmycr, Agent of the Soldiers
Aid Society, of this State, passed through
this place on her return to Keokuk from
Des MONIES, on Wednesday. We learned
from her that she had visited Corlnth, since
former visit to this place, and that the
condition and management Of the Hospitals
i'll that region, had much improved of late.